HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 2021-4457 ORDINANCE NO. 2021-4457
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 82 OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED "PUBLIC
PROPERTY," BY AMENDING ARTICLE VI, ENTITLED "NAMING OF
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND ESTABLISHMENT OF MONUMENTS OR
MEMORIALS," BY AMENDING SECTION 82-503 THEREOF, ENTITLED
"NAMING OF PUBLIC FACILITIES; CO-NAMING AND RE-NAMING OF
STREETS," BY AMENDING SUBSECTIONS (C)(1)(A) AND (C)(2)(A) TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CO-
NAMING OF STREETS IN HONOR OF A DECEASED CUBAN-
AMERICAN ARTIST WHO MADE VAST CONTRIBUTIONS TO LATIN
MUSIC HISTORY AND CULTURE; PROVIDING SUNSET PROVISIONS
THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY,
CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, under existing criteria in Section 82-503 of the City Code, City streets
may only be co-named of (1) Miami Beach police officers who died or were killed in the
line of duty; (2) a public facility located on the street to be co-named; (3) private not-for-
profit organizations with significant historic value to the city and associated with structures
which have a significant historical value or architectural significance to the city; (4)
geographic areas within the city; or (5) a commercial establishment that has been in
business in the City of Miami Beach for 100 or more years and which is located on the
street to be co-named; and
WHEREAS, at the July 28, 2021 City Commission meeting, at the request of Mayor
Dan Gelber, an agenda discussion item was referred to the Neighborhood and Quality of
Life Committee ("NQLC") for it to consider the co-naming of Meridian Avenue in Honor of
the late Celia Cruz; and
WHEREAS, at its September 20, 2021 meeting, the NQLC reviewed the proposal,
and without making a recommendation on the merits, directed for this proposal to be fully
considered by the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, at the October 13, 2021 City Commission meeting, the Mayor and
City Commission directed the City Administration and City Attorney's Office to draft
limited, additional co-naming criteria amendments to Section 82-503 of the City Cod in
order to co-name a City street in honor of Celia Cruz; and
WHEREAS, known to many as the "Queen of Salsa," Celia Cruz is unquestionably
an enduring symbol of Cuban Culture and continues to be recognized as one of the most
popular Latin artists of all time nearly 18 years after her death; and
WHEREAS, Cruz began her rise to worldwide stardom in the 1950's with the
legendary Afro-Cuban group La Sonora Matancera, and enjoyed a nearly 60-year career
of recording and performing salsa, rumba and reggaeton, while also starring in films and
appearing on radio; and
WHEREAS, in 1994, President Clinton awarded Cruz the National Endowment for
the Arts award, the highest recognition granted by the United States government to an
artist, and in 1999, Cruz was inducted into the International Latin Music Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, a strong connection exists between Celia Cruz and Miami Beach and
the surrounding areas — on March 13, 2003, Celia Cruz gave her final performance and
last public appearance at the Miami Beach Convention Center during the tribute special
Celia Cruz: Azucar!, just four months before her passing; and
WHEREAS, in 2005, a 6,000-square foot exhibit titled Azucar! The Life and Music
of Celia Cruz opened at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American
History—the exhibit was later displayed at The Bass Museum in Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, in 2016, the Wolfsonian-FIU Museum opened the exhibit Promising
Paradise: Cuban Allure, American Seduction, which highlighted Cuba's once thriving
nightlife and featured one of the glamourous gowns that Cruz wore while performing at
the famous Cuban nightclub and casino the Tropicana; and
WHEREAS, co-naming Meridian Avenue, located between Dade Boulevard and
18th Street/Harvey Milk Way, after Celia Cruz would be particularly fitting due to its
proximity to the Miami Beach Convention Center, the place of her final performance and
last public appearance prior to her death.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. That section 82-503 of Article VI of Chapter 82 of the Code of the City of
Miami Beach is hereby amended as follows:
CHAPTER 82
PUBLIC PROPERTY
Article VI. Naming of Public Facilities and Establishment of
Monuments or Memorials
Sec. 82-503. Naming of public facilities; co-naming and renaming of streets.
(c) Co-naming/renaming of streets or portions thereof.
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(1) a. Streets, or portions thereof, located in the city may be co-named in honor
of:
1. Miami Beach police officers who died or were killed in the line of duty;
2. A public facility located on the street to be co-named;
3. Private not-for-profit organizations with significant historic value to the
city and associated with structures which have a significant historical
value or architectural significance to the city and which are located on
the street, or portion thereof, to be co-named;
4. Geographic areas within the city;
5. A commercial establishment that has been in business in the City of
Miami Beach for 100 or more years and which is located on the street to
be co-named; or
6. Deceased person who served as the spiritual leader of a prominent
religious institution in the City of Miami Beach for 35 or more years and
resided in the City of Miami Beach.
7. Deceased persons who are known for their role as a gay-rights pioneer
and as one of the first openly LGBTQ people ever elected to public office
in the U.S.
8. Deceased) historical figure who was instrumental in helping Latin
American countries achieve independence from the Spanish Empire.
9. A prominent Jewish figure who made significant civic contributions to
Jewish history and/or Jewish-related initiatives.
10. Deceased Cuban-American artist who made vast contributions to Latin
music history and culture.
The provisions in this subsection 82-503(c)(1)a., shall not apply to streets
named or co-named prior to June 21, 2014. The provisions in subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.6. and (c)(2)a.7. shall automatically sunset on July 1, 2019. The
provisions in subsection 82-503(c)(1)a.7. and (c)(2)a.8. shall automatically
sunset on May 1, 2022. The provisions in subsection 82-503(c)(1)a.8. and
(c)(2)a.9. shall, automatically sunset on July 1, 2022. The provisions in
subsections 82-503(c)(1)a.9 and (c)(2)a.10 shall automatically expire on
September 30; 2022. The provisions in subsections 82-503(c)(1)a.10 and
(c)(2)a.11 shall automatically expire on January 31, 2023.
b. Notwithstanding the provisions in subsection 82-503(c)(1)a., the following
streets, or portions thereof, shall not be co-named or renamed: 5th Street,
41 st Street, 71 st Street, Collins Avenue, Washington Avenue, Alton Road,
and Ocean Drive. The provisions in this subsection 82-503(c)(1)b., shall not
apply to streets, or portions thereof, that are co-named or renamed prior to
December 27, 2014.
(2) Whenever a request is made to co-naming shall first be considered and reviewed
by the committee according to the following procedures:
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a. Any person, organization, association, corporation or other entity, including
a member of the city, may propose that a street be co-named, by submitting
the request in writing to the committee. At a minimum, such request shall
include the following:
1. The street, or portion thereof, to be co-named; and
2. The proposed co-name of the street, or portion thereof; and
3. The reason for the request; and
4. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.1., a factual summary including the date and circumstances
under which the officer died or was killed in the line of duty; and
5. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.3., a factual summary confirming the significant historic value
of the private not-for-profit organization, and the associated structure, to
the city; and
6. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.5., a factual summary confirming the commercial
establishment's contribution to the city; and
7. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.6., a factual summary confirming the_status of the person as
a spiritual leader of a prominent religious institution in the City of Miami
Beach for 35 or more years and that the person resided in the City of
Miami Beach.
8. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.7., a factual summary confirming the status of the person as
a gay-rights pioneer and one of the first openly LGBTQ people ever
elected to public office in the U.S.
9. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.8., a factual summary confirming the status of the person as
a deceased historical figure who was instrumental in helping Latin
American countries achieve independence from the Spanish Empire.
10. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.9., a factual summary confirming the status of the person as
prominent Jewish figure who made significant civic contributions to
Jewish history and/or Jewish-related initiatives.
11. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.10., a factual summary confirming the status of the person as
a deceased Cuban-American artist who made vast contributions to Latin
music history and culture.
b. Within a reasonable time after receipt of the request, the committee shall
meet to consider and review same. Notice of the meeting shall be given to
the person and/or organization that made the request.
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c. After reviewing the request, the committee shall transmit its recommendation
to the city commission regarding the request. The committee's
recommendation requires a simple majority vote.
d. Within a reasonable time after receiving the recommendation from the
committee, the commission shall call a public hearing regarding the co-
naming. Notice of the public hearing shall be published at least ten days prior
to the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the city.
e. At the close of the public hearing, the city commission may approve the
request. Any request to co-name a street or portion thereof pursuant to this
subsection 82-503(c) must be approved by a 5/7 the vote of the city
commission.
f. Any person, not-for-profit organization, or commercial establishment to be
recognized by the co-naming of a street, or portion thereof, must be in good
standing in the community at the time of final approval of same by the city
commission and if, after the street is co-named, the person recognized, or
the principal(s) of the not-for-profit commercial establishment recognized are
subsequently convicted or adjudicated guilty of a felony, the co-name shall
be removed from the street sign. In addition, the city commission may
approve the removal of the co-name of a street at a public hearing if said
person, not-for-profit organization, or commercial establishment is no longer
in good standing in the community. In either case, neither the city, nor any of
its officers, employees, contractors, or agents, shall have any liability to the
person, not-for-profit organization, or commercial establishment recognized
by the co-naming of the street or to the principal(s) of such not-for-profit
organization or commercial"establishment (including, without limitation, if
such person or principal(s) are deceased, his/her heirs, relatives,
successors, or assigns), and/or any other party(ies) for any costs or claims
resulting from such removal (and including, without limitation, reimbursement
of any costs incurred for design, fabrication, installation, and/or maintenance
of the street sign, if applicable).
SECTION 2. REPEALER.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are
hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY.
If any section, subsection, clause or provision of this Ordinance is held invalid, the
remainder shall not be affected by such invalidity.
SECTION 4. CODIFICATION.
It is the intention of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach,
and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this ordinance shall become and be made
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part of the Miami Beach City-Code. The sections of this ordinance may.be renumbered
or relettered to accomplish,such intention, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to
"section," "article," or other appropriate word.-
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. .
This Ordinance shall take effect on the �P day of Dec<'"6,r02 l
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of �� ��'� , 202
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ATTEST:
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Dan Gelber, Mayor
Rafael E. Granado,. City Clerk
DEC 1 3 2021
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(Sponsored by Mayor Dan Gelber
co-sponsored by Commissioner Michael Gongora and
Commissioner David Richardson)
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE:,
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MIAAAI BE
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney
DATE: December 8, 2021
10:35 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing
SUBJECT:AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,AMENDING CHAPTER 82 OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED "PUBLIC PROPERTY," BY
AMENDING ARTICLE VI, ENTITLED "NAMING OF PUBLIC FACILITIES
AND ESTABLISHMENT OF MONUMENTS OR MEMORIALS," BY
AMENDING SECTION 82-503 THEREOF, ENTITLED "NAMING OF PUBLIC
FACILITIES; CO-NAMING AND RE-NAMING OF STREETS," BY
AMENDING 'SUBSECTIONS (C)(1)(A) AND (C)(2)(A) TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CO-NAMING OF
STREETS IN HONOR OF A DECEASED CUBAN-AMERICAN ARTIST WHO
MADE VAST CONTRIBUTIONS TO LATIN MUSIC HISTORY AND
CULTURE; PROVIDING SUNSET PROVISIONS THEREOF; AND
PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
ANALYSIS
Pursuant to the request of sponsor Mayor Dan Gelber, and co-sponsors Commissioner David
Richardson and Commissioner Alex Fernandez, the above-referenced Ordinance is submitted
on Second Reading for consideration by the Mayor and City Commission at the December 8,
2021 City Commission meeting.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
Is this a "Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item, pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes No
Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Attorney
Sponsor
Mayor Dan Gelber and Co-sponsored by Vice-Mayor Richardson and Commissioner
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Fernandez
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