Resolution 2019-30902RESOLUTION NO. 2019- 30902
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CALLING FOR A
SPECIAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 5, 2019, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, A BALLOT QUESTION
ASKING WHETHER THE MAIN CONVENTION CENTER
PARK /P -LOT (LOCATED GENERALLY WEST OF CONVENTION
CENTER DRIVE, EAST OF MERIDIAN AVENUE, AND
BETWEEN 18TH AND 19TH STREETS) SHALL BE NAMED
"PRIDE PARK "?
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
In accordance with provisions of the Charter of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, and the
general laws of the State of Florida, a Special Election is hereby called and directed to be held in
the City of Miami Beach, Florida, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, for
the purpose of submitting to the electorate the question as set forth hereinafter.
SECTION 2.
That the appropriate and proper Miami -Dade County election officials shall conduct the
Special Election hereby called, with acceptance of the certification of the results of the Special
Election to be performed by the City Commission. The official returns for each precinct shall be
furnished to the City Clerk of the City of Miami Beach as soon as the ballots from all precincts
have been tabulated.
SECTION 3.
That the voting precincts in the City of this Special Election shall be as established by the
proper and appropriate Miami -Dade County election officials. All electors shall vote at the polling
places and the voting precincts as determined by the Miami -Dade County election officials.1
SECTION 4.
Not fewer than thirty days' notice of the adoption of this Resolution and of its provisions
calling this Special Election shall be given by publication in the Miami Herald, a newspaper of
general circulation in Miami Beach, Miami -Dade County, Florida. Such publication shall be made
Pursuant to City Code Section 38 -3(b), "[t]he City Clerk shall further publish, in a newspaper
meeting the requirements set forth in Florida Statutes § 50.031 and on the City's website, the
polling places for the election twice, once in the third week and once in the first week prior to the
week in which the election is to be held."
in accordance with the provisions of Section 100.342, Florida Statutes, and Section 38 -3 of the
Code of the City of Miami Beach.
SECTION 5.
The Notice of Election shall be substantially in the following form:
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION HAS BEEN CALLED
BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, AND WILL BE HELD IN SAID CITY FROM 7 :00 A.M. UNTIL 7:00 P.M.
ON NOVEMBER 5, 2019, AT WHICH TIME THERE SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO
THE DULY REGISTERED AND QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH THE FOLLOWING QUESTION:
Naming of the main Convention Center Park /P -Lot as "Pride Park"
In April 2019, the City began construction of a 5.8 -acre public park on what is currently a surface
parking lot, known as the main Convention Center Park/P -Lot (located generally west of
Convention Center Drive, east of Meridian Avenue, and between 18th and 19th Streets). The park
will include wandering paths around a central lawn, a play and fitness area, and a Veterans Plaza.
Shall the new park be named "Pride Park "?
YES
NO
The Notice shall further set forth pertinent information regarding eligibility of electors to
participate in this Election.
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SECTION 6.
That the official ballot to be used in the Special Election to be held on November 5, 2019,
hereby called, shall be in substantially the following form, to wit
OFFICIAL BALLOT
Naming of the main Convention Center Park /P -Lot as "Pride Park"
In April 2019, the City began construction of a 5.8 -acre public park on what is currently a surface
parking lot, known as the main Convention Center Park/P -Lot (located generally west of
Convention Center Drive, east of Meridian Avenue, and between 18th and 19th Streets). The park
will include wandering paths around a central lawn, a play and fitness area, and a Veterans Plaza.
Shall the new park be named "Pride Park "?
SECTION 7.
YES
NO
The form of the ballots to be used in this Special Election and their preparation shall be in
compliance with all statutory requirements relating to the use of mechanical or other approved
voting machines or devices.
SECTION 8.
Registration of persons desiring to vote in the Special Election shall be in accordance with
the general law of the State of Florida governing voter registration. Qualified persons may obtain
registration forms to vote at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive,
First Floor, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, during normal business hours, and at such other voter
registration centers and during such times as may be provided by the Supervisor of Elections of
Miami -Dade County. The Miami -Dade County Supervisor of Elections will register voters for this
Special Election until 5:00 p.m. on October 7, 2019. All persons eligible to vote in this Special
Election must be registered before the time and date set forth herein or have registered previously,
as provided by law. Each person desiring to become a registered voter shall be responsible for
properly filling out the registration form and returning it to the Miami -Dade County Elections
Department. All questions concerning voter registration should be directed to the Miami -Dade
County Elections Department, 2700 NW 87 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33172; Telephone: (305) 499 -
VOTE (8683).
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SECTION 9.
That voters participating via a Vote -by -Mail ballot in this Special Election shall be entitled
to cast their ballots in accordance with the provisions of the Laws of the State of Florida with
respect to such voting,
SECTION 10.
That the City of Miami Beach shall pay all expenses for conducting this Special Election
and will pay to Miami -Dade County or directly to all persons or firms, upon receipt of invoice or
statement approved by the Supervisor of Elections of Miami -Dade County, Florida.
SECTION 11.
If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Resolution or of the ballot measure set
forth above in this Resolution is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, then the holding shall in no way affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
Resolution or the ballot measure set forth herein.
SECTION 12.
This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon /itss passage.
PASSED and ADOPTED this day of .114//
ATTEST:
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Rafel E. Granado, City Clerk
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an Gelber, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
City Attorney
Date
BALLOT QUESTION
NOVEMBER 5, 2019 SPECIAL ELECTION
I. BALLOT QUESTION:
Naming of the main Convention Center Park /P -Lot as "Pride Park"
In April 2019, the City began construction of a 5.8 -acre public park on what is currently a surface
parking lot, known as the main Convention Center Park /P -Lot (located generally west of
Convention Center Drive, east of Meridian Avenue, and between 18th and 19th Streets). The park
will include wandering paths around a central lawn, a play and fitness area, and a Veterans Plaza.
Shall the new park be named "Pride Park "?
YES
NO
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MIAMI BEACH
Resolutions - R7 M
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Raul J. Aguila, City Attorney
DATE: July 17, 2019
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION ON
NOVEMBER 5, 2019, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE
ELECTORATE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, A BALLOT
QUESTION ASKING WHETHER THE MAIN CONVENTION CENTER
PARK /P -LOT (LOCATED GENERALLY WEST OF CONVENTION CENTER
DRIVE, EAST OF MERIDIAN AVENUE, AND BETWEEN 18TH AND 19TH
STREETS) SHALL BE NAMED "PRIDE PARK "?
RECOMMENDATION
Please see Memorandum attached.
Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Attorney
Sponsor
Mayor Dan Gelber
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
D Memorandum
Pride Park Ballot Question
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MIAMIBEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
RAUL AGUILA, CITY ATTORNEY
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber
Members of the City Commission
Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
FROM: Raul J. Aguila, City Attorney
DATE: July 17, 2019
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CALLING FOR A
SPECIAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 5, 2019, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, A BALLOT QUESTION
ASKING WHETHER THE MAIN CONVENTION CENTER
PARK/P -LOT (LOCATED GENERALLY WEST OF CONVENTION
CENTER DRIVE, EAST OF MERIDIAN `• AVENUE, AND
BETWEEN 18TH AND 19TH STREETS) BE NAMED "PRIDE
PARK "?
Pursuant to Section 82 -503 of the Code of the City of Miami Beach, the attached Resolution has
been prepared calling for a City of Miami Beach Special Election to be held on November 5, 2019,
for the purpose of submitting to the City's voters the following question:
In April 2019, the City began construction of a 5.8 -acre public park
on what is currently a surface parking lot, known as the main
Convention Center Park /P -Lot (located generally west of Convention
Center Drive, east of Meridian Avenue, and between 18th and 19th
Streets). The park will include wandering paths around a central
lawn, a play and fitness area, and a Veterans Plaza. Shall the new
park be named "Pride Park "?
The subject ballot measure asks the City's voters whether the current surface parking lot, known
as the main Convention Center Park/P -Lot ( "P- Lot "), located generally west of Convention Center
Drive, east of Meridian Avenue, and between 18th and 19th Streets, should be named "Pride
Park."
At its meeting on April 24, 2019, the Neighborhood /Community Affairs Committee ( "NCAC ") held
a discussion regarding whether to name the P -Lot as "Pride Park." Following the discussion, the
NCAC voted to transmit a favorable recommendation on the proposed name to the City
Commission.
Page 848 of 1502
Commission Memorandum re: Ballot Question to name Pride Park
July 17, 2019
Page 2
On May 8, 2019, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No. 201930821, accepting
the recommendation of the NCAC to name the P -Lot as "Pride Park," and, pursuant to Section
82 -503' of the City Code, setting a public hearing on June 5, 2019, to obtain citizen input and
consider the naming request.
Following the duly noticed June 5, 2019 public hearing, the Mayor and City Commission
approved, by 5 /7ths vote, the naming of the P -Lot as "Pride Park," subject to and contingent upon
the approval of the majority of the electorate voting in a Citywide referendum. The subject
Resolution calls for a Special Election to be held on November 5, 2019, to submit the request to
the City's voters.
Finally, it should be noted that today is the last regularly - scheduled meeting of the City
Commission at which a Resolution may be adopted placing a ballot question on the City's
November 5, 2019 ballot.'
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1 NOTE: Should the City Commission wish, after today's meeting, to place a ballot measure on
the November 5, 2019 ballot, such action could be taken no later than September 6, 2019 at a
Special Commission meeting (such deadline established by County Charter and County Elections
Department).
Page 849 of 1502
BALLOT QUESTION
NOVEMBER 5, 2019 SPECIAL ELECTION
I. BALLOT QUESTION:
Naming of the main Convention Center Park/P -Lot as "Pride Park"
In April 2019, the City began construction of a 5.8 -acre public park on what is currently a surface
parking lot, known as the main Convention Center Park/P -Lot (located generally west of
Convention Center Drive, east of Meridian Avenue, and between 18th and 19th Streets). The park
will include wandering paths around a central lawn, a play and fitness area, and a Veterans Plaza.
Shall the new park be named "Pride Park "?
YES
NO
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MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
LTC No.
528-2019
LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
DATE: October 2, 2019
SUBJECT:Final Precinct/Polling Place List For The November 5, 2019 Miami Beach
General and Special Elections.
Attached please find the final Precinct/Polling Place List for the November 5, 2019 Miami
Beach General and Special Elections.
Please note that Precinct 038, which is normally housed at the Veterans of Foreign War
Post #3559, located at 650 West Avenue, was not available for this election and the
registered voters will be relocated to Rebecca Towers, located at 200 Alton Road.
F:\CLER\CLER\000_ELECTION\00000 2019 GENERAL & SPECIAL ELECTIONS\LTC\LTC Final Precinct Polling Place
List for the November 5,2019 Miami Beach General and Special Elections. .docx
MIAMI BEACH
MIAMI BEACH GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
MIAMI BEACH PRECINCT AND POLLING PLACE LIST
Polling & Name Location Polling & Name Location
Precinct Precinct
Place No. Place No.
011.0/011.2 Biscayne 800 77 Street 030.0 Miami Beach 2000 Convention
Elementary School Botanical Garden Center Drive
013.0 North Shore 7501 Collins Avenue ' 031.0 Miami City Ballet 2200 Liberty
Branch Library Avenue
014.0 North Shore Park 501 72 Street 032.0 Miami Beach 227 22 Street
Youth Center Regional Library
015.0 Normandy Shores 2401 Biarritz Drive 033.0 Miami Beach Senior 2231 Prairie
Golf Club High School Avenue
018.0 Indian Creek Fire 6860 Indian Creek 036.0 Miami Beach Police 999 11 Street
Station #4 Drive Athletic League
019.0 Normandy Park & 7030 Trouville 037.0 Miami Beach City 1700 Convention
Pool Esplanade Hall Center Drive
020.0/020.1 Ronald W. Shane 6500 Indian Creek 038.0 T— Rebecca Towers 200 Alton Road
Center Drive
023.0 Miami Beach Fire 5303 Collins Avenue 040.0 South Pointe 1050 4 Street
Station#3 Elementary School
024.0 Nautilus Middle 4301 N. Michigan 041.0 South Shore 833 6 Street#2
School Avenue Community Center
025.0 St. Johns on the 4760 Pine Tree Drive 042.0 Feinberg Fisher K-8 601 14 Place
Lake Methodist Center
Church
028.0 Temple Beth 4144 Chase Avenue 043.0 Miami Beach Police 1100 Washington
Sholom Department Avenue
029.0 North Beach 4100 Prairie Avenue 048.0 Rebecca Towers 200 Alton Road
Elementary School
Please note that the above list is subject to change, if needed.
T = Temporary Polling Change
The voting precincts for the November 5, 2019 City of Miami Beach General and Special Elections shall be as
established by the Miami-Dade County election officials. On Election Day, all electors shall vote at the voting locations
and the voting precincts in which the official registration books show that the electors reside. All questions concerning
voting locations and voting precincts should be directed to the Miami-Dade County Elections Department, 2700 NW 87th
Avenue, Miami, Florida 33172; Telephone: 305.499.VOTE (8683) or TTY: 305.499.8480.
For more information, please contact the City of Miami Beach Office of the City Clerk at 305.673.7411 or via email at
CityClerk( miamibeachfl.gov.
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
City of Miami Beach, Florida
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305.673.7411
www.miamibeachfl.gov
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