2011-27636 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -27636
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING MIAMI -DADE COUNTY'S
RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE THE VENETIAN CAUSEWAY, FROM EAST
SAN MARINO ISLAND TO WEST RIVO ALTO ISLAND, AS "JUDGE IRVING
CYPEN WAY" WITH THE FURTHER RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNTY
THAT, WHEN PLACING THE NAME, THE COUNTY INSTALL IT WITH A
SMALLER FONT IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE HISTORIC INTEGRITY OF
THE VENETIAN CAUSEWAY.
WHEREAS, Judge Irving Cypen was born in Chicago, Illinois, of a Russian immigrant father
and at the age of five his family moved to Florida; and
WHEREAS, Judge Cypen married his wife, Hazel, in 1941, and together they raised five
children; and
WHEREAS, Judge Cypen was the first Jewish person to be elected to the Dade County
Circuit Court; and
WHEREAS, Judge Cypen was also the heart and soul of the Miami Jewish Home ;and
Hospital, and was its greatest benefactor, raising over $75 million, and personally donating $1
million; and
WHEREAS, besides the main campus, the Miami Jewish Home and Hospital operates
satellite services that include mental health, memory and research programs, as well as
Florida's only teaching nursing home program; and
WHEREAS, Judge Irving Cypen passed away on January 30, 2009, at the age of 90; an
WHEREAS, at the Miami -Dade County Board of County Commissioner's (BCC) meetin on
July 20, 2010, the BCC passed Resolution No. R- 795 -10, urging the City to honor the memory
of Judge Irving Cypen, as well as his contributions to his community, by co- designating
Venetian Way, from East San Marino Island to West Rivo Alto Island, as "Judge Irving Cypen
Way "; and
WHEREAS, the Venetian Causeway is an American Scenic Highway and is a nationally
registered historic property; and
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on February 3, 2011, the City's Neighborhoods/
Community Affairs Committee unanimously moved to recommend to the City Commission to
support the BCC's Resolution, with the caveat that the name being added be subordinate to the
historic Venetian Causeway designation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby approve
the County's Resolution for co- designation of the Venetian Causeway, from East San Marino
Island to West Rivo Alto Island, as "Judge Irving Cypen Way," with the further recommendation
to the County that, when placing the name, the County install it with a smaller font in order to
preserve the historic integrity of the Venetian Causeway.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this /31b day of i 2011.
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CITY CLERK A 4 - _ T
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APPROVED AS TO
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Supporting The County's Resolution For Co- designation Of The Venetian Causeway From
East San Marino Island To West Rivo Alto Island As Judge Irving Cypen Way.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Ensure well- maintained infrastructure
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.):
According to the City's 2007 Community Satisfaction Survey, 84% of City residents rated recent capital
projects completed as "excellent" or "good."
Issue:
I Shall the Mayor and City Commission adopt the Resolution?
Item Summary /Recommendation:
At the Miami -Dade County Board of County Commissioner's (BCC) meeting held on July 20, 2010,
Resolution No. R- 795 -10 (attached) was passed urging the City to honor the memory of Judge Irving
Cypen, as well as his contributions to his community, by co- designating Venetian Way from East San
Marino Island to West Rivo Alto Island as "Judge Irving Cypen Way ".
Commissioner Jonah Wolfson referred this matter to the City's Neighborhoods/ Community Affairs
Committee meeting held February 3, 2011. At the meeting, the committee unanimously moved to
recommend to the City Commission to support the BCC's Resolution with the caveat that the name being
added be subordinate to the historic Venetian Causeway designation.
THE ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
Neighborhoods/ Communes Affairs Committee a••royal on Februa 3, 2011.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
2
3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary: N/A
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Fred H. Beckmann, ext 6012
Sign -Offs:
Department D -, / or Asst Cit • �;; City Ma . • er,
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MIAMIBEACH u
AGENDA ITEM C L
DATE 3 /
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: April 13, 2011
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE MIAMI -DADE COUNTY'S
RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE THE VENETIAN CAUSEWAY, FROM EAST SAN
MARINO ISLAND TO WEST RIVO ALTO ISLAND, AS "JUDGE IRVING CYPEN
WAY" WITH THE FURTHER RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNTY THAT,
WHEN PLACING THE NAME, THE COUNTY INSTALL IT WITH A SMALLER
FONT IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE HISTORIC INTEGRITY OF THE
VENETIAN CAUSEWAY.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND
Judge Irving Cypen was born in Chicago, Illinois, of a Russian immigrant father and at the age of
five his family moved to Florida. Judge Cypen married his wife Hazel in 1941, and together raised
five children. He was the first person of Jewish heritage to be elected to what was then the Dade
County Circuit Court.
Judge Cypen was also the heart and soul of the Miami Jewish Home and Hospital, and was its
greatest benefactor, raising over $75 million and donating over a million dollars himself. Besides the
main campus, the Miami Jewish Home and Hospital operates satellite services that include mental
health, memory and research programs as well as Florida's only teaching nursing home program.
Judge Irving Cypen passed away on January 30, 2009, at the age of 90.
ANALYSIS
At the Miami -Dade County Board of County Commissioner's (BCC) meeting held on July 20, 2010,
Resolution No. R- 795 -10 (attached) was passed urging the City to honor the memory of Judge Irving
Cypen, as well as his contributions to his community, by co- designating Venetian Way from East
San Marino Island to West Rivo Alto Island as "Judge Irving Cypen Way ".
The Venetian Causeway is an American Scenic Highway and is a nationally registered historic
property.
Commissioner Jonah Wolfson referred this matter to the City's Neighborhoods/ Community Affairs
Committee meeting held February 3, 2011. At the meeting, the committee unanimously moved to
recommend to the City Commission to support the BCC's Resolution with the caveat that the name
being added be subordinate to the historic Venetian Causeway designation.
Commission Memorandum — Co- designation of Venetian Causeway
April 13, 2011
Page 2 of 2
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends approving the Resolution.
Attachments:
1. Miami -Dade County Resolution No. R -795 -1
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Approved Mayor Agenda Item No. 5(A)
Veto 7 -20 -10
Override
RESOLUTION NO. R- 795 -10
RESOLUTION CODESIGNATING VENETIAN WAY FROM
EAST SAN MARINO ISLAND TO WEST RIVO ALTO ISLAND
AS "JUDGE IRVING CYPEN WAY "; URGING THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH TO JOIN IN THIS CO- DESIGNATION
WHEREAS, Judge Irving Cypen was born in Chicago, Illinois, of a Russian immigrant
father, and at the age of five his family moved to Florida; and
WHEREAS, Judge Cypen married his wife Hazel in 1941, and together they raised five
children; and
WHEREAS, Judge Cypen was the first person of Jewish heritage to be elected to what
was then the Dade County Circuit Court; and
WHEREAS, Judge Cypen also was the heart and soul of the Miami Jewish Home and
Hospital, and was its greatest benefactor, raising over $75 million dollars and donating over a
million dollars himself; and
WHEREAS, besides the main campus, the Miami Jewish Home and Hospital operates
satellite services that include mental health, memory and research programs as well as Florida's
only teaching nursing home program; and
WHEREAS, Judge Irving Cypen passed away on January 30, 2009, at the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, this Board would like to honor the memory of Judge Irving Cypen, as well as
his contributions to this community, by co- designating Venetian Way from East San Marino
Island to West Rivo Alto Island as "Judge Irving Cypen Way "; and
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Agenda Item No. 5(A)
Page No. 2
WHEREAS, Venetian Way from East San Marino Island to West Rivo Alto Island is a
County maintained road located within the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, this proposed co- designation is located in County Commission District 4,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI -DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Board:
Section 1. Having conducted a public hearing, codesignates Venetian Way from East
San Marino Island to West Rivo Alto Island as "Judge Irving Cypen Way ".
Section 2. Urges the City of Miami Beach to join in this co- designation.
Section 3. Directs the Clerk of the Board to transmit certified copies of this resolution
to the City Manager of the City of Miami Beach, the United States Postal Service, the Traffic
Signal and Signs Division of the Public Works Department and Land Development Division of the
Public Works Department, the Miami Beach Police Department and the Miami Beach Fire
Department.
The Prime Sponsor of the foregoing resolution is Commissioner Sally A. Heyman and the
Co- Sponsor is Commissioner Audrey M. Edmonson. It was offered by
Commissioner Sally A. Heyman , who moved its adoption. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Audrey M. Edmonson and upon being put to a vote,
the vote was as follows:
Dennis C. Moss, Chairman aye
Jose "Pepe" Diaz, Vice - Chairman absent
Bruno A. Barreiro absent Audrey M. Edmonson aye
Carlos A. Gimenez aye Sally A. Heyman aye
Barbara J. Jordan aye Joe A. Martinez aye
Dorrin D. Rolle aye Natacha Seijas aye
Katy Sorenson aye Rebeca Sosa absent
Sen. Javier D. Souto aye
Agenda Item No. 5 (A )
Page No. 3
The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 20` day of
July, 2010. This resolution shall become effective ten (10) days after the date of its adoption
unless vetoed by Mayor, Ma or, and if vetoed, shall become effective only upon an override by this
Board.
MIAMI -DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Co 010-61/ BY ITS BOARD OF
1.0 q4 0 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Cn NTY Z
HARVEY RUVIN, CLERK
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By: DIANE COLLINS
Deputy Clerk
Approved by County Attorney as
to form and legal sufficiency.
Jess M. McCarty