2012-27889 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2012-27889
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 AND COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO ERECT A MEMORIAL HONORING BARBARA
CAPITMAN, IN THE FORM OF A BRONZE BUST RESTING ON A
TERRAZZO PLINTH, TO BE INSTALLED IN LUMMUS PARK.
WHEREAS, in an April 11, 2011 correspondence sent to the attention of Mayor Matti
Herrera Bower, a request was made by the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL) to place
a memorial in Lummus Park recognizing Barbara Capitman's many contributions and
accomplishments with respect to historic preservation in the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, the item was subsequently referred by the City Commission to the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee at the City Commission meeting of January 11,
2012; and
WHEREAS, as required by City Code, the placement of the memorial honoring Ms.
Capitman was discussed at the February 27, 2012 Committee meeting; and
WHEREAS, prior to taking action on MDPL's request to erect the memorial honoring Ms.
Capitman, the Committee was advised of the existing moratorium on naming requests; so being
advised, it recommended exempting the proposed memorial from said moratorium (which was
initially recommended by the Committee at its January 11, 2011 meeting, pending the adoption
of guidelines to limit these requests in the future); and
WHEREAS, at its February 27, 2012, the Committee unanimously recommended the
memorial in honor of Ms. Capitman; and
WHEREAS, at the March 21, 2012 meeting, the City Commission lifted the moratorium
on naming requests, accepted the recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs
Committee to erect a memorial honoring Barbara Capitman in Lummus Park and, as required
pursuant to Section 82-504 of the City Code, scheduled a public hearing to be held at the City
Commission meeting of April 11, 2012; and
WHEREAS, following a duly noticed meeting held on April 11, 2012, it is recommended
that the Mayor and City Commission accept the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee's
recommendation and approve the establishment of the aforementioned memorial honoring Ms.
Capitman.
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 and accept, following a duly noticed public hearing, as required
pursuant to Section 82-504 of the City Code, the recommendation of the Neighborhood and
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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 hereby approve and accept, following a duly noticed public hearing, as required
pursuant to Section 82-504 of the City Code, the recommendation of the Neighborhood and
Community Affairs Committee to erect a memorial honoring Barbara Capitman, in the form of a
bronze bust resting on a terrazzo plinth, to be installed in Lummus Park.
PASSED and ADOPTED this l��t. day of April, 2012.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A resolution 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
to erect a memorial honoring Barbara Capitman, to be installed in Lummus Park.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Increase community satisfaction with City government
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): Miami Beach Customer Survey indicates 5% 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 Summa /Recommendation:
PUBLIC HEARING
In an April 11, 2011 correspondence sent to Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, a request was made by the Miami
Design Preservation League(MDPL)to place a memorial in Lummus Park recognizing Barbara Capitman's
many contributions and accomplishments. The item was referred to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs
Committee by the Commission at the January 11,2012 meeting.The memorial request was discussed at the
Committee's February 27, 2012 meeting. Prior to taking action on the request,the Committee recommended
exempting the proposed memorial from the moratorium on naming requests that was recommended by the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee at its January 11, 2011 meeting, pending the adoption of
guidelines to limit these requests in the future.
At the February 27, 2012, NCAC meeting,the members unanimously recommended approving the memorial
in honor of Ms. Capitman.
At its March 21, 2012 meeting the City Commission approved a resolution lifting the moratorium on naming
request, accepted the recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee to erect a
memorial honoring Barbara Capitman in Lummus Park and set the required public hearing to be held at the
City Commission meeting of April 11, 2012 as required pursuant to Section 82-504 of City Code. It should
also be noted that at the March 21, 2012 Commission meeting the MDPL's request to modify their requested
location for the placement of the memorial honoring Barbara Capitman (from the 1100 block to the 1300
block of Lummus) was noted in the public record.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary: The Capitman Family has committed to underwrite the proposed memorial.
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Kevin Smith, Parks & Recreation Director
Sign-Offs:
Department Director Assistant 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: April 11, 2012
SUBJECT: 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 TO ERECT A
MEMORIAL HONORING BARBARA CAPITMAN, IN THE FORM OF A
BRONZE BUST RESTING ON A TERRAZZO PLINTH, TO BE INSTALLED IN
LUMMUS PARK.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution
KEY INTENDED OUTCOME SUPPORTED
Increase community satisfaction with City government
BACKGROUND
In an April 11, 2011 correspondence sent to the attention of Mayor Matti Herrera Bower from the
Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL) and signed by the Capitman Memorial Committee
Chairman Michael Kinerk, a request was made for the approval to place a memorial recognizing
Barbara Capitman in Lummus Park honoring Ms. Capitman for her many contributions and
accomplishments, including creating the world famous Art Deco District, being the founder of the
Miami Design Preservation League and her involvement in the worldwide movement to preserve
Art Deco. Attached please see a copy of the April 11, 2011 correspondence and a conceptual
design/site plans of the proposed memorial.
ANALYSIS
Pursuant to the process in current code for the placement of memorials and monuments, the
MDPL request was subsequently referred by the City Commission to the Neighborhood/
Community Affairs Committee (NCAC) at the City Commission meeting of January 11, 2012. The
placement of the memorial honoring Ms. Capitman was discussed by the at its February 27, 2012
Committee meeting.
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Prior to taking action on MDPL's request to erect the memorial honoring Ms. Capitman, the
Committee was advised of the existing moratorium on naming requests; so being advised, it
recommended exempting the proposed memorial from said moratorium which was initially
recommended by the Committee last year at its January 11, 2011 meeting, pending the adoption
of guidelines to limit these requests in the future. It should also be noted that the recommendation
for the moratorium on naming requests, and the request for the Administration to draft guidelines
to limit these requests, was also approved by the City Commission at its February 9, 2011
meeting. As directed, the Administration and City Attorney's Office prepared an amendment of
the City's Naming Ordinance, which includes the requested additional guidelines. This
amendment was included, discussed and approved by the City Commission, on first reading, as a
separate agenda item on the March 21, 2012 City Commission meeting agenda.
The NCAC members unanimously recommended approving the memorial in honor of Ms.
Capitman and directed the administration to proceed pursuant to Section 82-504 of the City
Code.
At the March 21, 2012 meeting, the City Commission approved a resolution lifting the moratorium
on naming request, accepted the recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs
Committee to erect a memorial honoring Barbara Capitman in Lummus Park and set the required
public hearing to be held at the City Commission meeting of April 11, 2012. It should also be
noted that at the March 21, 2012 Commission meeting the MDPL's request to modify their
requested location for the placement of the memorial honoring Barbara Capitman (from the 1100
block to the 1300 block of Lummus) was noted in the public record.
NEXT ACTIONS
As required under Section 82-504 — Monuments or memorials of the City Code, the following
actions will be taken at the conclusion of the required public hearing to consider the Capitman
Memorial:
• (7) At the close of the public hearing, the city commission may approve the
establishment of the monument or memorial. In approving the establishment, the
commission shall be governed by its established selection criteria. Additionally, any
proposal to establish a monument or memorial must be approved by a five-sevenths vote
of the city commission.
• (8) Upon approval of the establishment of the monument or memorial, the city
commission shall forward the proposal to the arts in public places committee. The arts in
public places committee will then make recommendations to the city commission
regarding the location, aesthetic quality, maintenance, and other related issues, in
accordance with the established criteria.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the public hearing be held and that the recommendation of
the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee honoring Barbara Capitman, in the form of a
bronze bust resting on a terrazzo plinth, to be installed in Lummus Park, be approved.
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MIAMI DESIGN PRESERVATION LEAGUE
1001 OoKm Drh,%Mond Bea4 FL PA.BOX 190180,Moro]Beach,FL 39119-0180
W&=ndor.om Phone:(305)672.2014
April 11,2011
The Honorable Mattl Herrera Bower
Mayor,the City of Miami Beach
Miami Beach,Florida33139
Dear Mayor Bower.
We are writing to you to make a formal proposal that a memorial be erected to honor
Barbara Baer Capitman,(1920-1990),the person most responsible for creating our world-
famous Art Deco Historic Dlstrlc,and also founder of the Miami Design Preservation League
and a worldwide movement to preserve Art Deco.We•belleve the memorial should be
placed in Lummus Park to recognize forever the contribution she made to the People and
City of Miami Beach,Florida,as well as the American historic preservatlon movement and
global appreciation of the Art Deco style. The Miami Beach Art Deco District which she
promulgated has become a world-recognized destination and centerpiece in a sustained
revival of Miami Beach's tourism Industry and our city's quallty of life.
The Capitmen family has committed to underwrite the proposed memorial.We have
retained Laurinda Spear of ARQU17ECTON/C4GEOto plan the memorial. It would consist of
a bronze bust of Barbara sculpted around 1940 by her mother,(the artist Myrtle Bachrach
Baer),resting on a terrazzo plinth to be located within Lummus Park.
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Barbara Baer Capitman's creative and courageous genius deserves such a permanent
memorial. When she founded the Miami Design Preservation League In 1976,Miami Beach's
touristic appeal had reached a low point.Trained as an art historian and with a long career.
as a writer on design and a publicist for industrial designers,Barbara identified the
architecturally-significant character of our 1930s buildings,organized surveys required to
attain historic district status and set in motion the process that granted national recognition
for the 5outh Beach neighborhood when It was declared the nation's first Twentieth
Century Historic District in 1979.
Our Board has unanimously endorsed the concept of this memorial.in making this proposal,
MDPL looks forward to working with all Miami Beach elected officials a nd city executives to
bring the Barbara Beer Capitman Memorial to reality. We would be most grateful if you
also endorse this concept and act to move it forward through appropriate channdls. .
' Slnc rely yours,
M•Ichael.D.Kinerk .
Chairman,MDPL 4*'Itrnan Memorial-CoMmlttee;.
MDPL Chalrman Emer/tus
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PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2012 at 11:15 A.M. or_as soon thereafter as possible in the City Commission Chambers,
Third Floor, City Hall, located at 1700 Convention-Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139 lifting the Moratorium on
naming requests and,following which,accepting the recommendation of The Neighborhood/CommunityAff airs Committee
to erect a memorial honoring Barbara Capitman,in the form of a bronze bust resting on a terrazzo plinth,to be installed in
the 1300 block of Lummus Park.
Inquiries may be directed to the Parks and Recreation Department(305)673-7730.
All 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 Planning Department,1700 Convention Center Drive,City Hall,Miami Beach,Florida 33139.Copies of the
proposed amendments are available in the Planning Department.
Pursuant to Florida Stat.286.0105,the City hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal any decision made
by the Planning Board 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 must include 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 special accommodation to participate
in this proceeding should contact the,Board's Administrator no later than four days prior to the proceeding at
(305)673-7550 for assistance;if hearing impaired,telephone the Florida Relay Service numbers,(305)673-7218 or 711,
for assistance.
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