Resolution 2021-31816 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-31816
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY
OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AND APPROVING, BY 5/7TH VOTE,
FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING, THE CO-
NAMING OF 22ND STREET, LOCATED BETWEEN
WASHINGTON AVENUE AND COLLINS AVENUE, AS "SIMON
BOLIVAR STREET."
WHEREAS, on June 23, 2021, the Mayor and City Commission adopted
Ordinance No. 2021-4424, which amended the criteria for the co-naming of City
streets in Section 82-503(c) of the City Code; and
WHEREAS, the new criteria set forth in Section 82-503(c) of the City Code
provides that streets in the City may be co-named in honor of deceased historical
figures who were instrumental in helping Latin American countries achieve
independence from the Spanish Empire, such as SimOn Bolivar; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the request of Vice-Mayor Michael Gongora, the
co-naming of 22nd Street, located between Washington Avenue and Collins
Avenue, and proximate to Collins Park, as "SimOn Bolivar Street" was referred to
the Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee ("NQLC") for the Committee's
consideration and review; and
WHEREAS, Simon Bolivar was a Venezuelan military and political leader
who was instrumental in helping Latin American countries achieve independence
from the Spanish Empire; and
WHEREAS, during his lifetime, Bolivar became known as "El Libertador"
through helping countries such as Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Panama,
and Bolivia all achieve independence; and
WHEREAS, co-naming 22nd Street, located between Washington Avenue
and Collins Avenue, and proximate to Collins Park, after SimOn Bolivar would be
especially fitting considering that a bust dedicated to Simon Bolivar is located in
Collins Park,
WHEREAS, at its July 21, 2021 meeting, the NQLC considered the request
for the co-naming of 22nd Street as "SimOn Bolivar Way," and recommended in
favor of the co-naming; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach,
after the duly noticed public hearing on July 28, 2021, considered the co-naming
request, accepted the recommendation of the NQLC, and approved the co-naming
of 22nd Street, located between Washington Avenue and Collins Avenue, and
proximate to Collins Park, as "Simon Bolivar" by a 5/7th vote.
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 hereby accept the recommendation of the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee, and approve, by 5/7th vote, following
a duly noticed public hearing, the co-naming 22nd Street, located between
Washington Avenue and Collins Avenue, as "Simon Bolivar Street."
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28rd day of July 2021.
162—z "f
Dan Gelber, Mayor
ATTE T'
/
8/2-An t
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk \� ...... a,,
�y
% IP!CORPORATED'
APPROVED AS TO
FORM'& LANGUAGE
&FOR EXECUTION
CItY AAttorney(A Date
Resolutions -R7 P
MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael Paz,Acting City Attorney
DATE: July 28, 2021
2:25 p.m. Public Hearing
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AND
APPROVING, BY 517TH VOTE, FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC
HEARING, THE CO-NAMING OF 22ND STREET, LOCATED BETWEEN
WASHINGTON AVENUE AND COLLINS AVENUE, AS "SIMON BOLIVAR
STREET."
ANALYSIS
•
•
The attached Resolution is submitted for consideration at the July 28, 2021 City Commission
meeting.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item, pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ Resolution
•
Page 1647 of 2012