2011-27576 Reso ' _
RESOLUTION NO 2011 - 27576
- A RESOLUTION OF THE • MAYOR. AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE •
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING - THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE . • NEIGHBORHOOD /COMMUNITY
• AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REGARDING THE _ PLACEMENT OF A
MEMORIAL PLAQUE ON THE CITY'S BOARDWALK NEAR THE 41
• STREET ENTRANCE HONORING JUDGE NORMAN CIMENT AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING • FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF THE
PLACEMENT OF SAID PLAQUE IN 'ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
82 -504 OF THE CITY CODE. •
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WHEREAS, on April - 5, 2010, • Commissioner Michael re Gongora requested a
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referral to the May, 201,0 Neighborhoods Committee meeting of the issue regarding the
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placement of a plaque on the boardwalk in honor of Judge Norman Ciment who was a
City Commissioner from 1967 -1971 and who also served as Mayor from 1981 -1983;
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WHEREAS, as Mayor, Judge Ciment is credited with s earheadin the creation
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of the Art Deco District, the beach expansion, and re- nourishment along with the
- construction of the City's boardwalk and •
WHEREAS, as required by City Code, the placement of the plaque honoring p p q g
Judge Ciment was discussed at Neighborhoods /Community Affairs Committee and
• was approved on June 29, 2010; and
WHEREAS, also as required . •by • the City. Code,' the matter was referred to the
• Arts in Public Places Committee on October 26, 2010, where the layout and location of .
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the memorial plaque on the City's boardwalk near the 41 Street entrance was
approved by the AiPP Committee; and
- • WHEREAS, following the approval of the AiPP Committee on October 26 2010
the item was again referred back to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee for -
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discussion at ts December 14, 2010 meeting where it - was again supported by the •
committee members; and . • .
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 82 -504 of the City Code, upon approval . y , p . and
recommendation by the Neighborhood /Community Affairs Committee, the City
. Commission shall call for a public hearing regarding the placement of the memorial and
at the close of the hearing, the City Commission may approve the proposed memorial;
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WHEREAS, a public hearing should be called before the.Ma or and '
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• on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 and the City Clerk should publish the appropriate ro riate
•Public Notice at least 10 days .prior to said Public Hearin in a a er of general
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circulation in the City of Miami Beach at which time and place all interested p arties will
be heard. • -
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT 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's regarding the placement of a memorial plaque on the City's
Boardwalk near the 41s Street entrance honoring Judge Norman Ciment and the setting
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of a public hearing for final approval of the placement of said plaque in accordance with
Section 82 -504 of the City Code.
PASSED and ADOPTED this / ? 6 ‘ day of January, 2011.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A resolution accepting the recommendation of the Neighborhoods /Community Affairs Committee regarding the
placement of a memorial plaque on the City's boardwalk near the 41 Street entrance and setting a public hearing for
the final placement of the plaque in accordance with Section 82 -504 of the City Code.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Increase community satisfaction with City government
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): Miami Beach Customer Survey indicates 75% of residents
and 68% of businesses rated Miami Beach city government as excellent or good in meeting their needs and
expectations.
Issue:
1 Shall the Mayor and City Commission adopt the resolution?
Item Summary /Recommendation:
On April 5, 2010, a referral was made to the May Neighborhoods Committee meeting to place a plaque on the
boardwalk in honor of Norman Ciment.
As required by City Code the placement of the plaque was discussed at the Neighborhoods /Community Affairs
Committee and approved on June 29, 2010. The plaque design was referred to the Arts in Public Places Committee
for their review and the plaque layout and location were approved at the Arts in Public Places meeting on October 26,
2010. (Please see Exhibit `A" — plaque layout). Following the approval of the AiPP Committee, the item was again
referred back to the Neighborhood /Community Affairs Committee for discussion at their December 14, 2010 meeting.
The Committee recommended the placement of the plaque. The plaque would be placed at the entry of the Miami
Beach Boardwalk at 41 Street.
Pursuant to Section 82 -504 of the City's Code, upon approval and recommendation by the Neighborhoods/
Community Affairs Committee, the City Commission shall call for a public hearing regarding the placement of the
memorial and, at the close of the public hearing, the City Commission may approve the proposed memorial. A public
hearing should be called before the Mayor and Commission on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 and the City Clerk
should publish the appropriate Public Notice at least 10 days prior to said Public Hearing in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City of Miami Beach at which time and place all interested parties will be heard.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
NCAC Approval: 6/29/10 & 12/14/10; AiPP Approval: 10/26/10
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1 $450.00 Funding will need to be identified within the City budget
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OBPI Total $450.00
Financial Impact Summary: There are no funds identified for this plaque or additional plaques and memorials
should they be requested.
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Kevin Smith, Parks & Recreation Director
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Department Director . istant City Man . • er City Manager
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: January 19, 2011
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOODS /COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REGARDING THE PLACEMENT OF A
MEMORIAL PLAQUE ON THE CITY'S BOARDWALK NEAR THE 41
STREET ENTRANCE HONORING NORMAN CIMENT AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF THE PLACEMENT OF
SAID PLAQUE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 82 -504 OF THE CITY
CODE.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution
KEY INTENDED OUTCOME SUPPORTED
Increase community satisfaction with City government
BACKGROUND
On April 5, 2010, Commissioner. Gongora requested a referral to the May
Neighborhoods /Community Affairs Committee meeting to place a plaque on the
boardwalk in honor of Norman Ciment. Judge Norman Ciment was a City Commissioner
from 1967 -1971 and also served as Mayor from 1981 -1983. As Mayor, he is credited
with spearheading the creation of the Art Deco District, the beach expansion and re-
nourishment, along with the construction of the boardwalk.
ANALYSIS
As required by City Code the placement of the plaque honoring Mr. Ciment was
discussed at the Neighborhoods /Community Affairs Committee and approved on June
29, 2010. Subsequently, also as required by the City Code, the plaque design was
referred to the Art in Public Places Committee for their review. The plaque layout and
location were approved at the Art in Public Places meeting on October 26, 2010 (Please
see Exhibit `A" — plaque layout).
Following the approval of the AiPP Committee on October 26, 2010, the item was again
referred back to the Neighborhoods /Community Affairs Committee for discussion at their
December 14, 2010 meeting, where it was again approved.
Commission Memorandum
January 19, 2011
Setting of Public Hearing for Norman Ciment Memorial Plaque
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The proposed plaque will be developed using the standard specification the City is now
using for memorial plaques. The plaque will be 10 "x 12" using (PMS417c Gray
background), with raised graphics and border (PMS428 Silver Tone). Attached for your
review is a sample of the style, format and wording for the plaque. The plaque would be
placed at the entry of the Miami Beach Boardwalk at 41S Street.
Pursuant to Section 82 -504 of the City's Code, upon approval and recommendation by
the Neighborhoods /Community Affairs Committee the City Commission shall call for a
public hearing regarding the placement of the memorial and, at the close of the public
hearing, the City Commission may approve the proposed memorial.
Conclusion
Pursuant to the process that has been undertaken, should this proposed memorial
plaque be approved, a public hearing must be set before the Mayor and Commission
and the City Clerk must publish the appropriate Public Notice at least 10 days prior to
said Public Hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Miami Beach at
which time and place all interested parties will be heard.
JMG/ HMF /KS
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Commission Memorandum
January 19, 2011
Setting of Public Hearing for Norman Ciment Memorial Plaque
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