LTC 021-2024 HISPANIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MOTIONSM IAM I BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC#
021-2024
LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk ~
January 19, 2024
SUBJECT: HISPANIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MOTIONS
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (L TC) is to inform the Mayor and City Commission of
the following Motions passed by the Hispanic Affair Committee during the July 13, 2023 and
December 12, 2023 meetings:
July 13,_ 2023 Meeting:
Com munication s - QR Codes
Motion:
The Hispanic Affairs Committee, in light of the continued growth of the monuments of historical
Hispanic figures at Collins Park, would like to urge the Commission to consider and recommend
the addition of QR codes on the monuments that would provide information on each historic
figure/bust and their respective significance. The link should provide information as to each
figure, the provenance of the creation of the bust, and the historical background of the artist.
Motion made by Elba Machado
Motion Seconded by Gustavo Briand
The motion was unanimously approved by all members present.
Members Present: Rosary Plana Falero, Carmen Datorre, Gustavo Briand, Elba Machado,
Atiosis Blanco
Members Absent: Liliana Martinez, Julian Linares
Staff Present: Leonor Hernandez, City Liaison
December 12, 2023 Meeting :
Adult Education
Motion made at the request of School Board Member Lucia Baez and discussion among the
committee members, to recommend to the City Commission to explore ways to expand existing
program for adult education at Fienberg Fisher Elementary School, in that school or any other
location or any other public school within the City of Miami Beach having availability.
Expanding programs for adult education offered in our City will help our residents to improve job
market opportunities.
M otion m ade by E lba M achado and A tiosis B lanco
Unanim ously approved by all m em bers present.
M em bers Present: R osary Plana Falero , C arm en Datorre, G ustavo B riand, E lba M achado,
Li liana M art inez, A tiosis Blanco, Julian Li nares
S taff Present: Leonor H ern andez, C ity Li aison
Private Parking Lot Signage
Motion to recommend to the City Commission to address private parking lots' current signage to
clearly differentiate from City public parking (including but not limited to color, font size,
messaging, etc.). Also, specify in the sign that Citywide and a disabled parking permit are not
honored and require payment. Especially, because the current signage has impacted the most
vulnerable members of our community, our elderly residents, and residents with disabilities.
Motion made by Julian Linares and seconded by Gustavo Briand.
Unanimously approved by all members present.
Members Present: Rosary Plana Falero, Carmen Datorre, Gustavo Briand, Elba Machado,
Liliana Martinez, Atiosis Blanco, Julian Linares
Staff Present: Leonor Hernandez, City Liaison
Don Jose de San Martin Bust
To recommend to the City Commission, that in order to honor City residents representing the
communities of Argentina, Chile, and Peru, install a bust of General Don Jose de San Martin at
Collins Park.
Motion made by Gustavo Briand and Seconded by Elba Machado.
Unanimously approved by all members present.
Members Present: Rosary Plana Falero, Carmen Datorre, Gustavo Briand, Elba Machado,
Liliana Martinez, Atiosis Blanco, Julian Linares
Staff Present: Leonor Hernandez, City Liaison
CC: Marcia Monserrat, Chief of Staff
Members of the Hispanic Affairs Committee
REG/lh