2003-25257 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2003-25257
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, BY 5/7THS VOTE,
THE RENAMING OF ISLAND VIEW PARK TO "MAURICE GIBB
MEMORIAL PARK", SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY A MAJORITY OF
THE ELECTORATE IN A REFERENDUM REGARDING THE PROPOSED
NAME CHANGE.
WHEREAS, a request to rename Island View Park to "Maurice Gibb Memorial Park" came
before the Community Affairs Committee for discussion and recommendation at its meeting on May
20, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the Community Affairs Committee considered and reviewed the aforestated
renaming of said public facility and, after reviewing the proposal in accordance with the established
selection criteria, as set forth in Article VI, Section 82-501 through 82-504 of Chapter 82 of the
Miami Beach City Code, unanimously recommended that the Mayor and City Commission consider
the proposal to rename Island View Park to "Maurice Gibb Memorial Park"; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 82-504 of the City Code, the Mayor and City Commission
at its June 11, 2003 meeting, called a duly noticed public hearing for July 2, 2003, to obtain citizen
input and consider the name change request; and
WHEREAS, following said public hearing, the Mayor and City Commission herein approve,
by 5/7ths vote, the renaming of Island View Park to "Maurice Gibb Memorial Park", subject to
approval by a majority of the electorate in a referendum regarding the proposed name change.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission accept the recommendation of the Community Affairs Committee approving, by 5/7ths
vote, the name change of Island View Park to "Maurice Gibb Memorial Park"; said renaming to be
subject to approval by a majority of the electorate in a referendum regarding the proposed name
change.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 2nd day of
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a public hearing will be held by the
Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, in the
Commission Chambers, 3rd floor, City Hall, 1700 Convention Center
Drive, Miami' Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, July 2, 2003, at 10:30 a.m.,
to consider the following:
TO CONSIDER RENAMING ISLAND VIEW PARK, LOCATED AT 18TM
STREET AND PURDY AVENUE, TO "MAURICE GIBB MEMORIAL PARK."
inquiries may be directed to the City Manager's Office at (305) 673-7010.
INTERESTED PARTIES are invited to appear at this meeting, or be
represented by an agent, or to express their views in writing addressed
to the City Commission, c/o the City Clerk, 1700 Convention Center
Drive, I st Floor, City Hall, Miami Beach, Florida 33139.
Robert E. Parcher, City Clerk
City of Miami Beach
Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Fla. Stat., the City hereby advises the
that ~f a erson decides to appeal any decision made by the City
public ·: ' · P - tter cons dered at its meeti.ng .or.!ts
uomm~ss~on w~th respect to any ma ............. e
hearing, such person must ensure rna! a verbatim recora u~ L,
proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence
upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute
consent by the City for the introduction or admission of otherwise
inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or
appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons
needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding, or to
request information on access for persons with disabilities, or to request
this publication in accessible format, or to request sign language
interpreters, should contact the City Clerk's office at (305) 673-7411, no
later than four days priOr to the proceeding. If hearing impaired, contact
the C Clerk's office via the Florida Relay Service numbers, (800) 955-
8771 ~ or (800) 955-8770 (VOICE).
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CI~Y OF MIAMI BEACH
COMt~ISSlON ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
IA resolution approving, by 5/7ths vote, the renaming of Island View Park to "Maurice Gibb Memorial Park,"
subject to approval by a majority of the electorate in a referendum regarding the proposed name change.
Issue:
IShall the City Commission approve renaming Island View Park to "Maurice Gibb Memorial Park"?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The Administration recommends that the City Commission approve renaming Island View Park to "Maurice
Gibb Memorial Park."
Advisory Board Recommendation:
At the Community Affairs Committee meeting of May 20, 2003, a request was made by the Maurice Gibb
family for Island View Park to be re-named the Maurice Gibb Memorial Park. A motion was made by
Commissioner Steinberg, seconded by Commissioner Bower, recommending approval of this request to
the City Commission for the re-naming of the park to be placed on the ballot for the November 2003
election.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds:
2
3
4
Finance Dept. Total
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
I Mayra Diaz Buttacavoli
Sign-Offs:
Department Director Assistant City Manager
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AGENDA ITEM
DATE
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
To:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Date: July 2, 2003
From:
Jorge M. Gonzalez
City Manager-~-~,~,/~-~-"~J~/~' PUBLIC HEARING
Subject:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, BY 5/7THS VOTE, THE
RENAMING OF ISLAND VIEW PARK TO "MAURICE GIBB MEMORIAL
PARK," SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY A MAJORITY OF THE
ELECTORATE IN A REFERENDUM REGARDING THE PROPOSED NAME
CHANGE.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the resolution.
ANALYSIS
At the Community Affairs Committee meeting of May 20, 2003, a request was made by the
Maurice Gibb family for Island View Parkto be re-named the Maurice Gibb MemorialPark.
A motion was made by Commissioner Steinberg, seconded by Commissioner Bower,
recommending approval of this request to the City Commission for the re-naming of the
park to be placed on the ballot for the November 2003 election.
Pursuant to Chapter 82 of the Miami Beach City Code, the City Commission is required to
consider the proposal at a public hearing.
If the City Commission approves said proposal by 5/7th vote at the public hearing, then the
name selection will be submitted to the electorate of the City by referendum at the next
regularly scheduled election. The name selection must then be approved by a majority of
the electorate voting at the referendum in order to change the name of Island View Park to
"Maurice Gibb Memorial Park".
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission approve renaming Island View
Park to "Maurice Gibb Memorial Park."
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