2011-27698 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -27698
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING,
FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING, AS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO SECTION 82 -504 OF THE CITY CODE, THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD /COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A
COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE HONORING LUIS HERNANDEZ, TO BE
INSTALLED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE JOSE MARTI MONUMENT
LOCATED IN COLLINS PARK (ATTACHED TO THE MONUMENT'S
FOUNDATION).
WHEREAS, in a correspondence, sent to the attention of the City Commission,
dated April 30, 2011, Mr. Jose Argote, Chairman of the Committee for Public
Recognition to Mr. Luis Hernandez, indicated his committee was seeking approval to
have a commemorative plaque honoring Mr. Hernandez on a small pedestal in a public
park, such as Collins Park; and
WHEREAS, at the July 14, 2010 City Commission Meeting, the proposal was
referred to the Neighborhoods /Community Affairs Committee; and
WHEREAS, the placement of the plaque honoring Mr. Hernandez was
discussed at the Neighborhoods /Community Affairs Committee and approved on
August 31, 2010; the Committee recommended approval of the request; and
WHEREAS, the proposal was thereafter referred to the Art in Public Places
(AiPP) Committee; at its April 12, 2011 meeting, the AiPP Committee recommended
that a plaque commemorating Mr. Hernandez be installed on the north side of the Jose
Marti monument located in Collins Park, attached to the foundation of the monument,
centered on the base and 2" from the south and north edges of the base; and
WHEREAS, a follow -up discussion was held at the Neighborhoods /Community
Affairs Committee meeting on May 5, 2011, and the Committee gave its unanimous
recommendation for the request to proceed to the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, at its June 1, 2011 Meeting, the City Commission approved
Resolution No. 2011 - 27669, calling for a public hearing, as required pursuant to Section
82 -504 of the City Code, to consider the proposal: and
WHEREAS, such duly noticed public hearing was held at the City Commission
Meeting of July 13, 2011.
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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, following a duly noticed public hearing, as required pursuant to Section
82 -504 of the City Code, hereby approve and accept the recommendation of the
Neighborhood /Community Affairs Committee for the placement of a commemorative
plaque honoring Luis Hernandez, to be installed on the north side of the Jose Marti
Monument, located in Collins Park (attached to the Monument's foundation).
PASSED and ADOPTED this I3 day of July, 2011.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A resolution approving, following a dully noticed public meeting, as required pursuant to Section 82 -504 of the
City Code, accepting the recommendation of the Neighborhoods /Community Affairs Committee and
approving the placement of a commemorative plaque honoring Luis Hernandez, to be installed on the north
side of the Jose Marti monument located in Collins Park.
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:
Shall the Mayor and City Commission adopt the resolution?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
A request from the community to honor Luis Hernandez with a commemorative plaque in Collins Park was
referred to the Neighborhoods /Community Affairs Committee at the July 14, 2010 Commission meeting. The
Committee approved and referred it to the Arts in Public Places Committee at their August 31, 2010 meeting.
The issue was discussed at the AiPP Committee meetings on March 15 and April 12, 2011. Following
requested revisions the plaque location was agreed upon and the request was unanimously approved by the
AiPP committee. A follow -up discussion was held at the Neighborhoods /Community Affairs Committee
meeting on May 5, 2011 where the members gave their unanimous approval for this request to proceed.
Pursuant to Section 82 -504 of the City's Code the Mayor and City Commission called for a public hearing
regarding the placement of the memorial at their June 1, 2011, meeting. The public hearing was set for July
13, 2011. The City Clerk subsequently published the appropriate Public Notice on June 23, 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. At the close
of the public hearing the City Commission may approve the proposed memorial.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
Arts in Public Places Committee 3/15/11 & 4/12/11; NCAC 8/31/10 & 5/5/11
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1 No expense to Mr. Argote has stated his committee will assume all costs for
the City this project.
2
3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary: All expenses to be paid for with private funds. 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
Sign -Offs:
Department Director ssis : nt City Manager City Manager
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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 July 13, 2011 r2</v
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC
HEARING, AS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO SECTION 82 -504 OF THE CITY CODE,
TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOODS /COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AND APPROVING THE PLACEMENT OF A
COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE HONORING LUIS HERNANDEZ, TO BE INSTALLED
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE JOSE MARTI MONUMENT LOCATED IN COLLINS
PARK (ATTACHED TO THE MONUMENT'S FOUNDATION).
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution
KEY INTENDED OUTCOME SUPPORTED
Increase community satisfaction with City government
BACKGROUND
As delineated in the attached correspondence from Mr. Jose Argote, Chairman of the
Committee for Public Recognition to Mr. Luis Hernandez, dated April 30, 2010, the committee
was seeking approval to either have a plaque honoring Mr. Hernandez on a small pedestal in a
public park, such as Collins Park, or have a reproduction of the Certificate of Recognition
presented by the City to Mr. Hernandez on March 10, 2010, affixed to the side of the Jose Marti
bust pedestal which is also located in Collins Park. (Please see Attachment — A — copy of the
April 30, 2010 request). The item was subsequently referred by Commissioner Jonah Wolfson
and the City Commission to the Neighborhoods /Community Affairs Committee at the July 14,
2010 Commission meeting.
ANALYSIS
As required by City Code the placement of the commemorative plaque honoring Luis
Hernandez to be placed on the Jose Marti bust was first discussed at the
Neighborhoods /Community Affairs Committee meeting held the August 31, 2010.
At that meeting Mr. Argote presented the plaque request, expounded on Mr. Hernandez's
accomplishments and contributions to the Miami Beach community, stated he and his
committee would assume all related expenses for the plaque and requested the Committee,
Commission and Administration support their request.
Commission Memorandum
July 13, 2011
Setting of Public Hearing for Luis Hernandez Commemorative Plaque
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Following a brief discussion the Committee members recommended the matter proceed and
referred it to Arts in Public Places Committee, as required by City Code Section 82 -504.
This matter was first discussed at the Arts in Public Places Committee meeting on March 15,
2011. The members of the AiPP Committee recommended that the matter be continued until the
April meeting to provide Mr. Argote and his committee the opportunity to revise the proposal
based on the following conditions:
1. The plaque should be 12" x 12" x 3/16" deep;
2. Material: 1/4 inch thick 316 gauge marine grade stainless steel;
3. Font: Futura Standard;
4. Copy (verbiage): Black etched copy with a protective clear coat finish;
5. Beveled edges at a 45 degree angle;
6. Blind installation onto surface with studs and adhesive;
7. The following specifications shall also be applied:
• First Line: 48 Points
• Second Line: 60 Points BOLD
• Third & Fourth Line: 48 Points
• Middle Sentence: 36 Points
• Final Sentence: 42 Points
The Arts in Public Places Committee also requested that Mr. Argote review the proposed plaque
wording with his committee and provide a revised draft to Mr. Leyva so the AiPP Committee
members could review and comment on it prior to April 12 meeting. The plaque request was
returned to the AiPP Committee for review and discussion at their meeting held on April 12,
2011. At that meeting it was agreed that the recommended plaque installation location would be
on the north side of the Marti monument attached to the foundation of the monument, centered
on the base and 2" from the south and north edges of the base. (Please see Attachment - B for
additional details). Following a brief discussion, the committee members unanimously
recommended the request. The wording was then reviewed and refined by the Administration
and accepted by Mr. Argote. Please see Attachment - C for the proposed plaque wording.
A follow -up discussion was held at the Neighborhoods /Community Affairs Committee meeting
on May 5, 2011, where the members gave their unanimous approval for this request to proceed.
Pursuant to Section 82 -504 of the City's Code upon approval and recommendation by the
Neighborhood /Community Affairs Committee the City Commission called for a public hearing
regarding the placement of the memorial at their June 1, 2011 meeting. The public hearing was
set for July 13, 2011. The City Clerk subsequently published the appropriate Public Notice on
June 23, 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. At the close of the public hearing the City
Commission may approve the proposed memorial.
Conclusion
The Administration recommends that the public hearing be held, and if there is no opposition,
the placement of the Luis Hernandez commemorative plaque be approved.
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Commission Memorandum
July 13, 2011
Setting of Public Hearing for Luis Hernandez Commemorative Plaque
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ATTACHMENT — A
Committee for Pu6Cu Rgcognition to 94r. Luis .Jfernandez.
1613 S. W 100
Miami, EFL 33165
786.280.8956
Committee for Miami Beach, April 30, 2010.
Public Recognition
to Mr. Luis City of Miami Beach Commission. •
Gentlemen:
Hernandez:
The undersigned, Jose M. Argote, in behalf of the Committee for Public Recognition
Jose M. Argote, to Mr. Luis Hernandez, hereby petition the City of Miami Beach Commission to place
Chairman of the a plaque with a commemorative inscription recognizing Mr. Luis Hernandez for his
Committee. 80'b birth date, which will be on July 30m, 2010, and his retirement as President of the
Miami Beach Latin Chamber of Commerce, founded by him. Mr. Hernandez was
appointed President Emeritus by said institution.
Jimmy Resnik, Real
Estate Business The City has several choices to place said plaque, that basically could be a
Person, Miami reproducing or very similar to the Certificate of Appreciation recently issued to Mr.
Beach. Hernandez,
Said plaque could be affixed to a public building, or placed in a small pedestal in any
Julia Davila Sargen, public park, such as Collins Park, near other busts located at the corner of Jose Marti
Community Activist, Street (21st Street) at Collins Avenue. The plaque could be signed by the Committee
Miami Beach. for Public Recognition to Mr. Luis Hernandez
Nelson Alvariiio, Another choice could be to reproduce by color photocopy the Certificate of
Recognition recently issued by the City of Miami Beach to Mr. Hernandez and
Architect, Miami PORCELAINIZED It Then the plaque could be affixed on the East side of the pedestal
Beach. already installed on Collins Park, supporting the bust to Cuban Patriot Jose Marti.
Said pedestal and bust face South, and were placed by initiative and paid by Mr.
Hernandez and his family.
On any other alternative that the City consider appropriate.
Any expense related to said plaque will be paid by this Committee for Public
Recognition to Mr. Luis Hernandez, by private donations; at no cost to the City of
Miami Beach. The Committee will prepaid or reimburse all expenses to the City, at the
City's discretion.
. Mr. Hernandez's merits as a precursor and community activist for the past fifty years
are described in the narrative attached to this petition.
Your attention to this matter will be greatly appreciated.
Respectful] .....�
om ittee for Publi • • ecognition to Mr. Luis Hernandez.
Commission Memorandum
July 13, 2011
Setting of Public Hearing for Luis Hernandez Commemorative Plaque
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Setting of Public Hearing for Luis Hernandez Commemorative Plaque
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ATTACHMENT - C
IN RECOGNITION OF
LUIS C. HERNANDEZ
A PIONEER IN HISPANIC ACTIVISM
IN MIAMI BEACH
Founder of
"Tiempo Nuevo" newspaper,
the Miami Beach Latin Chamber of Commerce and
the Jose Marti Benevolent Association,
and a leader in the campaign
to name a portion of 21st Street
in memory of Cuban patriot Jose Marti.
A community activist
always working towards a
better Miami Beach.
• NE THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2011 1 13N1
m MIAMIBEACH
CITY OF MIA - I BEACH
NOTICE PUBL1:c
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that `a public hearing will. be held by the Mayor
and City Commission of the Cit o1, Miiami Beach, ch, Florida, in the Commissi ;
Chambers, 3rd floor, City Hall, 1700"Convention Center :Drive; Miami BeaC11
Florida, on Wednesday, July 13,211, to consider the following:
10:15 a.m.
A Public Hearing, As Required Pursuant To Section 82- 504 Of The City Cc5de,
To Accept The Recommendation Of. The Neighbo► lCc raity= 4fi#
Committee And Approving The 'placement Of A :'Ctmmemorative Pla u
Honoring Luis Hernndez, To Be installed On Th North Side Of ;The Jose Marti
Monument Located In Collins Park (Attached To The Monument's Foundation)
Inquiries may be directed to the Parks and Recreation Department
(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. Any of these items may be opened
and continued and under such circumstances additional legal notice would
not be provided.
Robert E. Parcher, City Clerk
City of Miami Beach
Pursuant to Section 286.0105, FL Statutes, the City hereby advises the public
that: if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission
with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or its 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.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing
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