Resolution 2022-32353 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-32353
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE AT
ITS SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 MEETING TO APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
A MEMORIAL PLAQUE, LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
POLICE DEPARTMENT'S HEADQUARTERS, IN MEMORY OF RABBI PHINEAS
WEBERMAN; SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-504 OF THE CITY CODE, TO CONSIDER
WHETHER TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED MEMORIAL BY A 5/7THS VOTE;
AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PROVIDE PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE
HEARING CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 82-504
(A)(6).
WHEREAS, Rabbi Phineas Weberman founded the Ohev Shalom Congregation of Miami
Beach in 1960 and was the synagogue's head rabbi for over 54 years; and
WHEREAS, for decades, Rabbi Weberman was a source of wisdom and solace for both
officers and civilian personnel whilst serving as Police Chaplain with the Miami Beach Police
Department; and
WHEREAS, at the June 22, 2022 City Commission meeting, the Mayor and City
Commission referred a discussion regarding the installation of a memorial plaque recognizing the
contributions of Rabbi Phineas Weberman to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life
Committee (the "Committee"); and
WHEREAS, at its September 21, 2022 meeting, the Committee discussed and
recommended the installation of a commemorative plaque within the City of Miami Beach Police
Department's Headquarters in Rabbi Phineas Weberman's honor; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 82-504(a) of the City Code, establishing a memorial
requires a public hearing, with notice of the public hearing regarding the establishment of the
memorial plaque to published at least ten days prior to the hearing in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City.
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 Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life
Committee at its September 21, 2022 meeting, approve the establishment of a memorial, located
within the City of Miami Beach Police Department's Headquarters, in memory of Rabbi Phineas
Weberman; set a public hearing on November 16, 2022, pursuant to Section 82-504 of the City
Code, to consider whether to approve the proposed memorial establishment by 5/7ths vote; and
direct the City Clerk to provide public notice of the hearing consistent with the requirements of
Section 82-504(a)(6).PASSED and ADOPTED this (20 day of &At( 2022.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T.Hudak, City Manager
DATE: October 26, 2022
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE
COMMITTEE AT ITS SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 MEETING TO APPROVE THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A MEMORIAL PLAQUE, LOCATED WITHIN THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT'S HEADQUARTERS, IN
MEMORY OF RABBI PHINEAS WEBERMAN; SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-504 OF
THE CITY CODE, TO CONSIDER WHETHER TO APPROVE THE
PROPOSED MEMORIAL BY A 517TH VOTE; AND DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO PROVIDE PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE HEARING CONSISTENT
WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 82-504(A)(6).
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends adopting the Resolution.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
On June 22, 2022, at the request of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, the Mayor and
City Commission approved the referral of item C4 T, to the Public Safety and Neighborhood
Quality of Life Committee ("PSNQLC" or the "Committee"), to discuss installing a memorial
plaque recognizing the contributions of Rabbi Phineas Weberman to the Miami Beach Police
Department's Chaplain Program.
ANALYSIS
Rabbi Phineas Weberman founded the Ohev Shalom Congregation of Miami Beach in 1960
and was the synagogue's head rabbi for over 54 years. For decades, Rabbi Weberman was a
source of wisdom and solace for both officers and civilian personnel whilst serving as Police
Chaplain with the Miami Beach Police Department.
Upon review of request, the Administration recommended honoring the life and
accomplishments of Rabbi Phineas Weberman with a memorial plaque to be installed in the
lobby of the Miami Beach Police Department Headquarters at 1100 Washington Avenue (the
Project). The Project will consist of installation of the commemorative plaque, including design,
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fabrication, and necessary improvements to the area.
On September 21, 2022, the Committee discussed the item and recommended in favor of
establishing a memorial plaque in Rabbi Phineas Weberman's honor. Pursuant to Section to
82-504 (a) of the City Code, this recommendation is being transmitted to the Mayor and City
Commission for consideration and, consistent with the requirements of Section 82-504 (a)(6),
setting a public hearing for November 16,2022.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The fiscal impact for this Project is approximately$500.00.
Amount(s)/Account(s):
Funding for this Project has been appropriated in the following account:
520-1720-000342-
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends adopting the Resolution accepting the recommendation of the
Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee at its September 21, 2022 meeting,
to establish a memorial plaque in honor of Rabbi Phineas Weberman within the City of Miami
Beach Police Department's Headquarters. Furthermore, said Resolution setting a public
hearing on November 16, 2022 to consider whether to approve the proposed memorial by a
5/7ths vote; and directing the City Clerk to provide public notice of the hearing consistent with
the requirements of Section 82-504(6)of the City Code.
Applicable Area
Not Applicable
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item. pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes No.
Strategic Connection
Non-Applicable
Legislative Tracking
Facilities and Fleet Management
Sponsor
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
ATTACHMENTS:
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