Resolution 2022-32013RESOLUTION NO. 2022-32013
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AND APPROVING,
BY 5/7T" VOTE, FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING, THE CO -
NAMING OF THE PORTION OF MERIDIAN AVENUE, LOCATED BETWEEN
DADE BOULEVARD AND 28TH STREET, AS "RABBI SOLOMON SCHIFF
WAY," SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL OF THE CO -NAMING BY THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 2-1, RULE 9.02 OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE.
WHEREAS, on September 17, 2021, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Ordinance
No. 2021-4439., amending Section 82-503(c) of the City Code to provide for additional criteria for
the co -naming of streets in honor of prominent Jewish figure who made significant civic
contributions to Jewish history and/or Jewish -related initiatives; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the request of Mayor Dan Gelber, the co -naming of a yet to be
determined city street "Rabbi Solomon Schiff Way" was referred to the Neighborhood and Quality
of Life Committee ("NQLC") for the Committee's consideration and review; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Solomon Schiff ("Rabbi Schiff') was a pivotal force in building South
Florida's Jewish community who advocated for racial justice and built interfaith relationships
locally and around the world; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Schiff was a former director of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation's
Jewish Chaplaincy Program (now Mishkan Miami), and a past executive vice president of the
Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami, and served both organizations for more than 40 years;
and
WHEREAS, the Rabbinical Association has remained an important voice on matters within
the county's Jewish and general community; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Schiff was also a founding member and a past chairman of the
Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, a committee of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Schiff was on the forefront of building interfaith and interracial relations
since coming to South Florida in 1958, including welcoming Pope John Paul II to Miami in
September 1987; and
WHEREAS, in May, 1963 — just after he became president of the Rabbinical Association
- he joined with other community clergy in calling for equal rights for all during the height of the
Civil Rights Movement; and
WHEREAS, for his service on interfaith relations, Rabbi Schiff received a Papal Medal
from Pope Benedict XVI in 2008, and in in 2017, he received a Legion of Honor Award from the
Philadelphia -based Chapel of the Four Chaplains, joining the ranks of other past recipients
including former United States Presidents Harry Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Jimmy Carter
and Ronald Reagan as well as Nelson Mandela, former U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson and comedian/actor
Bob Hope; and
WHEREAS, at its September 20, 2021 meeting, the NQLC considered the request, and
recommended in favor of the co -naming; and
WHEREAS, co -naming the portion of Meridian Avenue, located between Dade Boulevard
and 28th Street after Rabbi Schiff would be especially fitting considering that he resided at 2444
Meridian Avenue for over 50 years; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, after the duly
noticed public hearing on January 20, 2022, considered the co -naming request, accepted the
recommendation of the NQLC, and approved the co -naming of the portion of Meridian Avenue,
located between Dade Boulevard and 28th Street, as "Rabbi Solomon Schiff Way" by a 5/7th vote;
and
WHEREAS, as Meridian Avenue is a platted, public road, the proposed co -naming must
be approved by the Miami -Dade County Board of County Commissioners pursuant to Rule 9.02
of Section 2-1 of the Miami -Dade County Code.
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, and approve, by 5/7th
vote, following a duly noticed public hearing, the co -naming of the portion of Meridian Avenue,
located between Dade Boulevard and 28th Street, as "Rabbi Solomon Schiff Way," subject to final
approval of the co -naming by the Miami -Dade County Board Of County Commissioners, in
accordance with Section 2-1, Rule 9.02 of the Miami -Dade County Code.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this a0 day of '((Iahuiy 2021.
ATTES • JAN 2 5 2022
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
PLO RP�lORATE
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Dan Gelber, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
City AUGMey Date
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/OIAMIBEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael A. Paz, City Attomey
DATE: January 20, 2022
1:45 p.m. Public Hearing
SUBJECT. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AND'
APPROVING, BY 5/7TH VOTE, FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC
HEARING, THE CO -NAMING OF THE PORTION OF MERIDIAN AVENUE,
LOCATED BETWEEN DADE BOULEVARD AND 28TH STREET, AS "RABBI
SOLOMON SCHIFF WAY," SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL OF THE CO -
NAMING BY THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2-1, RULE 9.02 OF
THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE.
RECOMMENDATION
ANALYSIS
See attached Commission Memorandum.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right
to Know" item, pursuant to
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes
Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Attorney
Sponsor
Mayor Dan Gelber
Does this item utilize G.O.
Bond Funds?
No
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ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Comnyssion Memorandum
Resolution
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfi.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael Paz, City Attorney
DATE: January 20, 2021
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION
OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AND
APPROVING, BY 5/7TH VOTE, FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC
HEARING, THE CO -NAMING OF THE PORTION OF MERIDIAN AVENUE,
LOCATED BETWEEN DADE BOULEVARD AND 28TH STREET, AS
"RABBI SOLOMON SCHIFF WAY," SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL OF
THE CO -NAMING BY THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2-1, RULE 9.02 OF
THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE.
In accordance with the City Code, the above -referenced item is to consider Mayor
Gelber's specific proposal to co -name the portion of Meridian Avenue, located between
Dade Boulevard and 28th Street in honor of the late Rabbi Solomon Schiff.
On September 17, 2021, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 2021-
4439, amending Section 82-503(c) of the CityCode to provide for additional criteria for the
co -naming of streets in honor of prominent Jewish figure who made significant civic
contributions to Jewish history and/or Jewish -related initiatives.
Pursuant to the request of Mayor Dan Gelber, the co -naming of a yet to be determined
city street "Rabbi Solomon Schiff Way" was referred to the Neighborhood and Quality of
Life Committee ("NQLC") for the Committee's consideration and review.
Rabbi Solomon Schiff ("Rabbi Schiff") was a pivotal force in building South Florida's
Jewish community who advocated for racial justice and built interfaith relationships locally
and around the world. Rabbi Schiff was a former director of the Greater Miami Jewish
Federation's Jewish Chaplaincy Program (now Mishkan Miami), and a past executive vice
president of the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami, and served both organizations
for more than 40 years. Rabbi Schiff was also a founding member and a past chairman
of the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, a committee of the Greater Miami Jewish
Federation.
Rabbi Schiff was on the forefront of building interfaith and interracial relations since
coming to South Florida in 1958, including welcoming Pope John Paul II to Miami in
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Commission Memorandum ' I Page 2 of 2
September 1987. In May, 1963 — just after he became president of the Rabbinical
Association - he joined with other community clergy in calling for equal rights for all during
the height of the Civil Rights Movement. For his service on interfaith relations, Rabbi Schiff
received a Papal Medal from Pope Benedict XVI in 2008, and in in 2017, he received a
Legion of Honor Award from the Philadelphia -based Chapel of the Four Chaplains, joining
the ranks of other past recipients including former United States Presidents Harry Truman,
Dwight D. Eisenhower, Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan as well as Nelson Mandela,
former U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson and comedian/actor Bob Hope.
At its September 20, 2021 meeting, the NQLC considered the request, and recommended
in favor of the co -naming. The City Administration consulted with Rabbi Schiff s family and
determined that co -naming the portion of Meridian Avenue, located between Dade
Boulevard and 28"' Street after Rabbi Schiff would be especially fitting considering that he
resided at 2444 Meridian Avenue for over 50 years.
As Meridian Avenue is a platted, public road, the proposed co -naming must be approved
by the Miami -Dade County Board of County Commissioners pursuant to Rule 9.02 of
Section 2-1 of the Miami -Dade County Code.
Should you have any questions or concerns about any of the foregoing, please don't
hesitate to contact me or Assistant City Attorney Farosha Andasheva.
RAP/FA/ag
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Cardillo, Lilia
From: Gonzalez, Jose R.
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2022 9:49 AM
To: Cardillo, Lilia; Ferrer, Josiel; Majstorovic, Milos
Cc: Burger, Michele; Granado, Rafael
Subject: Re: Resolution 2022-32013
Thanks Lilia. I will forward to our Mayor's Office as they will communicate with the County District Commissioner to
advance this co -naming at the County level.
Respectfully,
JOSE R. GONZALEZ, P.E.
DIRECTOR '
M IAM I BEACH
Transportation and Mobility Department
1688 Meridian Avenue. Suite 801. Miami Beach. FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7000 Ext. 6768 /
Cel: (786) 295-6863 / josegonzalez@miamibeachfl.gov
http://www.miamibeachfi.gov
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical,
historic community.
From: Cardillo, Lilia <LiliaCardillo@miamibeachfl.gov>
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2022 9:15:13 AM
To: Gonzalez, Jose R. <JoseGonzalez@miamibeachfl.gov>; Ferrer, Josiel<JOSIELFERRER@miamibeachfl.gov>;
Majstorovic, Milos <MilosMajstorovic@miamibeachfl.gov>
Cc: Burger, Michele<MicheleBurger@miamibeachfl.gov>; Granado, Rafael<RafaelGranado@miamibeachfl.gov>
Subject: Resolution 2022-32013
Hi Jose,
See attached resolution for you to handle.
Thank you,
MIAMIBEACH
Lilia Cardillo, Agenda Coordinator
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7411 / Fax: 786-394-4139 / www.miamibeachfl.gov