Resolution 2018-30343RESOLUTION NO. 2018 -30343
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO NAME THE
CLUBHOUSE STRUCTURE LOCATED IN THE PARK TO THE NORTH OF
THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER THE "CARL FISHER
CLUBHOUSE "; AND, PURSUANT TO SECTION 82 -503 OF THE CITY
CODE, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 27, 2018 TO CONSIDER
THE NAMING; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH THE
APPROPRIATE PUBLIC NOTICE; AND, FURTHER, REFERRING THE
ISSUES OF THE NAMING THE PARKS ADJACENT TO THE CONVENTION
CENTER TO THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION FOR WOMEN FOR
ITS INPUT AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
WHEREAS, as the renovation of Miami Beach Convention Center nears completion,
there is an immediate opportunity to rename the park to the north of the Convention Center, the
main park to the east of the Convention Center, and the clubhouse located adjacent to the 21st
Street Street Community Center (also known locally as Miami Beach Municipal Golf Clubhouse,
or the Carl Fisher Clubhouse) to reflect the spirit of the new Miami Beach Convention Center;
and
WHEREAS, the clubhouse, completed in 1916, is one of the oldest structures still
standing in Miami Beach, and was constructed by Carl Fisher as the clubhouse for one of the
City's three golf courses; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitor Bureau ( "GMCVB) and City staff
have collaborated on suggested names for the parks and clubhouse; and
The suggested names for the Main Convention Center Park were:
1. Convention Center Park, and
2. City Center Park;
The suggested names for the Northern Park were:
1. Clubhouse Park,
2. Tree of Life Park,
3. Great Fichus Park, and
4. North Convention Center Park
The suggested names for the Twenty -First Street Community Clubhouse were
1. The Clubhouse,
2. The Old Clubhouse, and
3. The Historic Clubhouse; and
WHEREAS, on the May 16, 2018 City Commission Meeting Agenda, Item C4 AK
(Discussion Regarding Naming For the New Park to the North of the Convention Center Park;
the main Convention Center park; and the Clubhouse) was referred to the May 22, 2018
Neighborhood /Community Affairs ( "NCAC ") Committee; and
WHEREAS, during the May 22, 2018 NCAC meeting, the proposed names were
presented, with the exception of "Tree of Life Park, " which was withdrawn by the City
Administration due to counsel from the City Attorney that the nature of the name would require a
referendum; and
WHEREAS, the NCAC recommended that the names for the main Convention Center park
and the names for the northern park be submitted to the City of Miami Beach Commission For
Women for its input and recommendations; and
WHEREAS, during its discussion, NCAC also recommended that the City Commission
name the clubhouse the "Carl Fisher Clubhouse," which is a current name for the facility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY 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 to name the clubhouse structure located in the park to the north of the Miami Beach
Convention Center as the "Carl Fisher Clubhouse" and, pursuant to Section 82 -503 of the City
Code, set a Public Hearing for June 27, 2018 to consider the name; direct the City Clerk to
publish the appropriate public notice; and, further, refer the issue of the naming for the parks
adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention Center to the City of Miami Beach Commission for
Women for its input and recommendations.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of `Acne- , 2018.
ATTEST:
Rafae E. Granado, City
Dan Gelber, Mayor
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: June 6, 2018
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD /COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ON THE NAME "CARL
FISHER CLUBHOUSE" AND, PURSUANT TO SECTION 82- 503(A) OF THE CITY
CODE, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 27, 2018 TO CONSIDER THE
NAME AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE
PUBLIC NOTICE, AND FURTHER REFERRING THE NAMING FOR THE PARKS
ADJACENT TO CONVENTION CENTER TO THE COMMISSION ON WOMEN.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission accept the
Neighborhood /Community Affairs Committee ( "NCAC ") recommendation to name the the "Carl Fisher
Clubhouse" made on May 22, 2018 and approve the setting of a public hearing, for formal approval of
the name on June 27, 2018.
ANALYSIS
As the renovation of Miami Beach Convention Center nears completion, there is an immediate
opportunity to rename the Park to the north of the Convention Center, the main park to the east of the
Convention Center and the clubhouse previously located adjacent to the 21st Street Street
Community Center (also known locally as Miami Beach Municipal Golf Clubhouse, and Carl Fisher
Clubhouse) to reflect the spirit of the new Miami Beach Convention Center.
The clubhouse, completed in 1916, is one of the oldest structures still standing in Miami Beach, and
was constructed by Carl Fisher as the clubhouse for one of his three golf courses.
The Greater Miami Convention Center and City staff have collaborated on suggested names for the
parks and clubhouse.
The suggested names for the Main Convention Center Park were
1. Convention Center Park, and
2. City Center Park;
The suggested names for the Northern Park were:
1. Clubhouse Park,
2. Tree of Life Park,
3. Great Ficus Park, and
4. North Convention Center Park
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The suggested names for the Twenty -First Street Community Clubhouse were
1. The Clubhouse,
2. The Old Clubhouse, and
3. The Historic Clubhouse
On May 16, 2018 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item C4 AK - Discussion Regarding Naming
For the New park to the north of the Convention Center Park; the main Convention Center park; and
the clubhouse was referred to the May 22, 2018 Neighborhood /Community Affairs ( "NCAC ")
Committee.
During the May 22, 2018 NCAC meeting, the proposed names were presented, with the exception of
"Tree of Life Park" which was withdrawn by the Administration due to counsel from the City Attorney
that the generic nature of the name would require a referendum.
NCAC recommended that staff present the names for the main Convention Center park and the
names for the northern park to the Miami Beach Commission For Women and solicit their
recommendations.
During the discussion, NCAC recommended that the City Commission Name the clubhouse the "Carl
Fisher Clubhouse."
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends the approval of naming the "Carl Fisher Clubhouse" and
recommends the setting of a public hearing regarding the naming for June 27, 2018.
In addition, the Administration recommends the approval to solicit name suggestions for the main
Convention Center park and the northern park from the Miami Beach Commission For Women.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES SUPPORTED
Maximize The Miami Beach Brand As A World Class Destination
Legislative Tracking
Tourism, Culture and Economic Development
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