2008-26816 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2008-26816
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI M OF THE NORTH SHOREOYOUTH CENTERIAFTER
THE AUDITORIU
JOE AND FLORA FONTANA.
WHEREAS, a request to rename the North Shore Park Youth Center in memory of Mr.
Joe Fontana and his wife, Flora, was held at the Neighborhoods/ Community Affairs meeting on
October 30, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the discussion focused on the question of whether to name the entire
building, or an interior portion thereof, after Mr. and Mrs. Fontana; and
WHEREAS, the Committee ultimately moved to recommend the renaming of the North
Shore Youth Center after Joe and Flora Fontana, but also maintained the option to name an
interior portion of the facility; and
WHEREAS, as the aforestated item was initially brought to the Committee so close to
the election of the new Mayor and three (3) City Commission seats, it was referred back to the
Committee to be heard again, following the elections; and
WHEREAS, additional discussion concerning the aforestated naming proposal was held
at the Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee meetings on February 27, 2008, and
March 26, 2008; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting on March 26, 2008, the Committee recommended naming
an interior portion of the North Shore Youth Center in memory of Joe and Flora Fontana; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 82-503 of the City Code, the Mayor and City
Commission, at its April 16, 2008 meeting, called for a duly noticed public hearing for May 14,
2008, to obtain citizen input and consider the naming of an interior portion, as requested; and
WHEREAS, the Administration would further recommend that the Mayor and City
Commission name the Auditorium after the Fontana's; and
WHEREAS, accordingly, following said public hearing, the Mayor and City Commission
hereby approve the naming of an interior portion (namely, the Auditorium) of the North Shore
Youth Center after Joe and Flora Fontana.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, following a duly noticed public
hearing, hereby approve the naming of the Auditorium of the North Shore Youth Center after
Joe and Flora Fontana.
PASSED and ADOPTED this
_ day of May 2008.
MAY
Matti Herrera BoweAPPRO~/ED AS TO
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CITY CLERK
Robert Parcher
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution approving the naming of an interior portion of the North Shore Youth Center after Joe
and Flora Fontana.
Intended Outcome
N/A
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): N/A
Issue:
Shall the Mayor and City Commission name an interior portion of the North Shore Youth Center after
Joe and Flora Fontana?
Item Summa /Recommendation:
A discussion concerning the renaming of the North Shore Youth Center after Joe Fontana and his wife was
initially held at the Neighborhoods/ Community Affairs meeting on October 30, 2007. The question focused
on naming the entire building or a portion of it after Mr. and Mrs. Fontana. The Committee at that time
moved to recommend the renaming of the North Shore Youth Center after Mr. and Mrs. Fontana and to
discuss the option of naming an interior portion of the facility.
Two additional discussions concerning the renaming of the North Shore Youth Center or an interior portion
of it were held at the Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee on February 27, 2008 and March 26,
2008. Areas discussed were the gymnasium (due to it being the largest area in the facility) and the
auditorium and stage for which Mr. Fontana had invested his personal attention during the design phase to
ensure the stage elements (lighting, sound, backdrops, curtain etc.) met his standards based on his
knrotondof the NorthlShore Youth Centeb after Joe and FloraoFontana back tott a full Commiss otnrfor
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discussion and possible action.
Pursuant to Section 82-503 of the City Code, the Mayor and City Commission at its April 16, 2008, meeting
called for a duly noticed public hearing for May 14, 2008, to obtain citizen input and consider the naming of
an interior portion as requested.
-dviso Board Recommendation:
The Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee at their March 26, 2008 meeting recommended
that an interior room be named for Joe and Flora Fontana at the North Shore Youth Center.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount
Funds: 1 N/A
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Financial Impact Summary:
Account
Approved
'~*y Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Kevin Smith, Director of Parks & Recreation
Si n-Offs:
Department Director Assistant
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission ^
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager ~a r-- --jA/L~~~-°~G~
DATE: May 14, 2008
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
NAMING TER AFTER JOE AND F ORA ONTANA. RTH SHORE
YOUTH CENT
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND
A request for the renaming of the North Shore Youth Center after Mr. Joe Fontana and his
wife Flora was initially held at the Neighborhoods/ Community Affairs meeting on October
30, 2007. The discussion focused on the question of naming the entire building or a portion
of it after Mr. and Mrs. Fontana. The Committee moved to recommend the renaming of the
North Shore Youth Center after Joe and Flora Fontana and to discuss the option of naming
an interior portion of the facility. However, as this item was so closely timed with the election
of the new Mayor and Commission members this item was referred back to the committee
for reconsideration and direction prior to proceeding.
Two additional discussions concerning the renaming of the North Shore Youth Center or an
interior portion of it were held at the Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee on
February 27, 2008 and March 26, 2008. Areas discussed were the gymnasium (due to it
being the largest area in the facility) and the auditorium and stage forwhich Mr. Fontana had
invested his personal attention during the design phase to ensure the stage elements
(lighting, sound, backdrops, curtain etc.) met his standards based on his knowledge from
his long career in sh Shore tYouth Ce tlealafterlJoe and Florar Fontana) back to theefull
portion of the North
Commission for discussion and possible action.
Pursuant to Section 82-503 of the City Code, the Mayor and City Commission at its April 16,
2008, meeting called for a duly noticed public hearing for May 14, 2008, to obtain citizen
input and consider the naming of an interior portion as requested.
CONCLUSION
The resolution identifies the North Shore Youth Center Auditorium as the room to be named
after Joe and Flora Fontana. Subsequent to the public hearing and City Commission
direction this may be adopted or amended to specify an alternate area.
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~ MIAMIBEA~H
CITY QF MIAMI BEACH
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY given thata public hearing will be held by the City Commission ofthe City of Miami
Beach, in the Comm(ssion~tiambers, 3rdfloor,'Cfty Ha11,170QConventipn Center Drive, Miami Beach,
Florida, on Wednesday, May 14,:28 at 10:45 a.m., To Consider, As_Required Pursuant To Section
82-503"'OfiThc -fifty Code, :The"Naming Of An =Interior Portion :Of The `North Shore Youth .Center In
Memory Of Joe And Flora Fontana. _ "
INQUIRIES. may be directed to the'Parksand Recreation Department at (305)673-7730.
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, 1st Floor, City Hall, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. This meeting may be opened`~and
continued and,. under such circumstances~additional legal notice would nofbe provided..
Robert E. P_archer
'City Clerk "
City of Miami Beach
Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Fla. Stat., the City hereby advises the public that: 'rf a person decides
to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at
its meeting or i#s hearing, such person must- ensure. that a verbatim record of the 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.
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