2011-27600 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2011 - 27600
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING,
FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING, THE
PLACEMENT OF A COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE ON THE CITY'S
BOARDWALK NEAR THE 41 STREET ENTRANCE, HONORING
JUDGE NORMAN CIMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 82-
504 OF THE CITY CODE.
WHEREAS, on April 5, 2010, Commissioner Michael Gongora requested a
referral to the May 2010 Neighborhoods Committee meeting regarding the 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; and
WHEREAS, as Mayor, Judge Ciment is credited with spearheading the beach
expansion and re- nourishment, along with the construction of the City's boardwalk; and
WHEREAS, as required by the City Code, the placement of the plaque honoring
Judge Ciment was discussed and approved by the Neighborhoods /Community Affairs
Committee at its June 29, 2010 meeting; and
WHEREAS, also as required by the City Code, the matter was referred to the
Arts in Public Places (AiPP) Committee on October 26, 2010, where the layout and
location of the plaque on the City's boardwalk, near the 41 Street entrance, was
approved; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 82 -504 of the City Code, at its regular meeting
on February 9, 2011, the City Commission held a duly noticed public hearing regarding
the placement of the Norman Ciment commemorative plaque.
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 approve, following a duly noticed public hearing, the placement of a
commemorative plaque on the City's Boardwalk, near the 41 Street Entrance, honoring
Judge Norman Ciment, in accordance with Section 82 -504 of the City Code.
PASSED and ADOPTED this £ day of February, 2011.
ATTEST:
M A I HERRERA BOW ROVED AS TO
MAYOR F ORM & LANGUAGE
ROBERT PARCHER, CITY CLERK tk FO / ELUTION
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A resolution of the Mayor and City Commission approving, following a duly noticed public hearing, the placement of a
commemorative plaque honoring Judge Norman Ciment on the City's boardwalk near the 41 Street entrance 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 /Community Affairs Committee meeting to discuss
the placement of a plaque on the boardwalk in honor of Judge 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, the City Commission called for a public hearing regarding the
placement of the Judge Norman Ciment commemorative plaque at their January 19, 2011, meeting and the City Clerk
subsequently published the appropriate Public Notice on January 27, 2011,meeting the requirement that the notice be
sent 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.
The Administration recommends the public hearing be held and the placement of the Norman Ciment commemorative
plaque be approved.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
NCAC Approval: 6/29/10 & 12/14/10; AiPP Approval: 10/26/10
Financial Information:
Source of oust
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Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Kevin Smith, Parks & Recreation Director
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager N
DATE: February 9, 2011
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, FOLLOWING A
DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING, THE PLACEMENT OF A
COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE ON THE CITY'S BOARDWALK NEAR
THE 41 STREET ENTRANCE, HONORING JUDGE NORMAN
CIMENT, 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
February 9, 2011
Final Approval for the Judge Norman Ciment Commemorative Plaque
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Pursuant to Section 82 -504 of the City's Code, the City Commission called for a public
hearing regarding the placement of the Norman Ciment commemorative plaque at their
January 19, 2011, meeting. The City Clerk subsequently published the appropriate
Public Notice on January 27, 2011, meeting the requirement that the notice be sent 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.
The proposed plaque will be developed using the standard specification the City is now
using for memorial/ commemorative 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 41 Street.
Funding to pay for the plaque will need to be identified, if this item is approved.
Conclusion
The Administration recommends the public hearing be held and the placement of the
Norman Ciment commemorative plaque be approved.
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EXHIBIT
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Commission Memorandum
February 9, 2011
Final Approval for the Judge Norman Ciment Commemorative Plaque
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH -
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that public hearing will be held by the Mayor and City Commission of the
City of Miami Beach, Florida, in the Commission Chambers, 3rd floor, City Hall, 1700 Convention
Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, to consider the following:
10:15 a.m. •
The Placement Of A Memorial Plaque On The City's Boardwalk Near The 41 st Street Entrance
Honoring Judge Norman Ciment For Final Approval Of The Placement Of Said Plaque In Accordance
With Section 82 -504 Of The City Code.
INTERESTED PARTIES are invited tolappear 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. Copies of these ordinances are
available for public inspection during normal business hours in the City Clerk's Office, 1700
Convention Center Drive, 1st Floor, City Hall, and Miami Beach, Florida 33139. This meeting may
be continued and under such circumstances additional legal notice would not be provided.
Robert E. Parcher, City Clerk
City of Miami Beach
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