Resolution 2018-30368RESOLUTION NO. 2018 -30368
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, BY 517TH VOTE, AND
FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING, THE NAMING OF THE
CLUBHOUSE STRUCTURE LOCATED IN THE PARK TO THE NORTH OF
THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER AS THE "CARL FISHER
CLUBHOUSE."
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 currently known as the Carl Fisher Clubhouse or the
Miami Beach Municipal Golf 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; the
main Convention Center park; and the Clubhouse) was referred to the May 22, 2018
Neighborhood /Community Affairs Committee ("NCAC"); 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presented, with the exception of "Tree of Life Park," which was withdrawn by the City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 Attomey that 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, the NCAC also recommended that the City
Commission name the clubhouse the "Carl Fisher Clubhouse," which is a current name for the
facility; and
WHEREAS, at the June 6, 2018 City Commission meeting, the City Commission passed
Resolution No. 2018 - 30343, which accepted the recommendation of the NCAC, at its May 22,
2018 meeting, 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 proposed naming.
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 approve, by 5/7T vote, and following a duly noticed public hearing, the
naming of the clubhouse structure located in the park to the north of the Miami Beach
Convention Center as the "Carl Fisher Clubhouse."
PASSED and ADOPTED this 27 day of ,JNfru 2018.
ATTEST:
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AEL E. GRANADO, CITY CLERK
DA ELBER,MAYOR
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: June 27, 2018
5:02 p.m. Public Hearing
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, BY 5/7TH VOTE, AND FOLLOWING A
DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING, THE NAMING OF THE CLUBHOUSE
STRUCTURE LOCATED IN THE PARK TO THE NORTH OF THE MIAMI BEACH
CONVENTION CENTER AS THE "CARL FISHER CLUBHOUSE."
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration approve, pursuant to Section 82- 503(a) of the City Code and following a duly
noticed public hearing, the renaming of the clubhouse structure located in the park to the north of the
Miami Beach Convention Center the 'Carl Fisher Clubhouse."
ANALYSIS
As the renovation of Miami Beach Convention Center nears completion, there is an opportunity to
name the clubhouse located adjacent to the previously existing 21st Street Community Center (also
known locally as Miami Beach Municipal Golf Clubhouse, and Carl Fisher Clubhouse).
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 collaborated on suggested names for the
clubhouse.
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 clubhouse was referred to the May 22, 2018 Neighborhood /Community Affairs ( "NCAC ")
Committee.
During the May 22, 2018 NCAC meeting, NCAC recommended that the City Commission Name the
clubhouse the "Carl Fisher Clubhouse."
During the June 6, 2018 City Commission meeting, the Commission set the public hearing for June
27, 2018 to consider the proposed naming the clubhouse structure located in the park to the north of
the Miami Beach Convention Center the 'Carl Fisher Clubhouse."
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CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends the approval pursuant to Section 82- 503(a) of the City Code and
following a duly noticed public hearing and a 5 /7th vote, the renaming of the clubhouse structure
located in the park to the north of the Miami Beach Convention Center the 'Carl Fisher Clubhouse."
KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES SUPPORTED
Maximize The Miami Beach Brand As A World Class Destination
Legislative Tracking
Tourism, Culture and Economic Development
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ PH Reso Carl Fisher Clubhouse - Form Approved
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