Resolution 2023-32631RESOLUTION NO. 2023-32631
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE,
AND APPROVING A GRANT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $50,000 TO
PRIDELINES, INC., A NOT -FOR -PROFIT CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF
FLORIDA, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A SAFE
SPACE PROGRAM FOR LGBTQIA+ MIAMI BEACH YOUTH; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY CLERK AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, THE CITY'S
STANDARD GRANT AGREEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE FOREGOING;
AND FURTHER, IN VIEW OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION
AND THE PUBLIC PURPOSES SERVED BY THIS PROGRAMMING,
DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PRIORITIZE AN ALLOCATION OF A
$50,000 GRANT TO PRIDELINES, INC. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024 AND ON A
RECURRING BASIS, AS PART OF THE CITY'S ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS
EACH YEAR THEREAFTER.
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Youth Commission made a motion at their December 14,
2022 meeting as follows: the Youth Commission requests the Mayor and Commission support
the identification of a safe space in the City of Miami Beach for LGBTQ+ youth to be able to
speak openly about issues of concern and participate in monthly information sessions where
guest speakers provide useful information to positively impact their lives; and
WHEREAS, at the February 1, 2023 Commission meeting, Commissioner Alex
Fernandez referred to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee support in
the identification of a safe space in Miami Beach for LGBTQIA+ Youth; and
WHEREAS, at the March 23, 2023 Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life
Committee meeting, members unanimously supported the development and implementation of
a Safe Space program for LGBTQIA+ Miami Beach Youth; and
WHEREAS, staff from the Office of Education and Performance Initiatives and the Miami
Beach Police Department met to discuss the feasibility of using the Police Department
Community Room (1st Floor) as a safe space for Miami Beach teens to gather; and
WHEREAS, staff determined that an alternate option was preferred; and
WHEREAS, Chief Education Officer Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld met with members of
Pridelines to review opportunities for partnership to support Miami Beach youth; and
WHEREAS, Pridelines is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to
providing safe space, social support, skills building, leadership development and referrals to
mental health, health care and support services for LGBTQ youth and their straight allies
throughout South Florida; and
WHEREAS, currently, Pridelines at The LGBTQ Visitor Center located at 1130
Washington Avenue may be an option for a safe space and to expand youth programming on
Miami Beach
WHEREAS, a potential partnership with Pridelines would include, but not be limited. to,
the below programs:
Rainbow Circle - A peer -led LGBTQ support and discussion group. Topics covered
often include coming out, relationships, bullying, peer pressure, .drugs and alcohol,
depression and self-esteem. Youth are encouraged to express their thoughts and
feelings without fear in a safe and supportive environment
Beyond the Binary - A peer led group for transgender and gender non -conforming
youth, and is one of a few programs serving transgender youth in Miami -Dade
County
Social Fridays - Fun social activities with friends that include game nights, movie
nights, and art projects
WHEREAS, the attached proposal from Pridelines includes additional details as to
programming options for consideration to support a Safe Space for Miami Beach LGBTQIA+
youth and families; and
WHEREAS, at the May 23,- 2023 Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life
Committee meeting, the Committee unanimously supported providing a grant in the amount of
$50,000 on a recurring basis.
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 Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality
of Life Committee, and approve a grant•in the total amount of $50,000 to Pridelines, Inc., a not -
for -profit corporation of the State of Florida, for the development and implementation of a safe
space program for LGBTQIA+ Miami Beach youth; authorize the City Clerk and City Manager to
execute the City's standard grant agreement with respect to the foregoing; and further, in view
of the importance, of this organization and the public purposes served by this programming,
direct the Administration to prioritize an allocation of a $50,000 grant to Pridelines, Inc. in fiscal
year 2024 and on a recurring basis, as part of the City's annual budget process each year
thereafter.
PASSED and ADOPTED this A day of. ?��� , 2023.
ATTEST:
Dan Gelber, Mayor
JUL d 5 2023
ado, City Clerk
(sponsored by Commissioner Alex Fernandez)
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: June 28, 2023
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF' THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE
COMMITTEE, AND APPROVING A GRANT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$50,000 TO PRIDELINES, INC., A NOT -FOR -PROFIT CORPORATION OF
THE STATE OF FLORIDA, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF A SAFE SPACE PROGRAM FOR LGBTQIA+ MIAMI
BEACH YOUTH; AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK AND CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE CITY'S STANDARD GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
RESPECT TO THE FOREGOING; AND FURTHER, IN VIEW OF THE
IMPORTANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION AND THE PUBLIC PURPOSES
SERVED BY THIS PROGRAMMING, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION
TO PRIORITIZE AN ALLOCATION OF A $50,000 GRANT TO PRIDELINES,
INC. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024 AND ON A RECURRING BASIS, AS PART OF
THE CITY'S'ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS EACH YEAR THEREAFTER.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that this be submitted for consideration through the FY 2024
budget process. As this is not budgeted in FY 2023, a budget amendment will have to return to
the Commission for approval.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
At the March 23, 2023 Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee meeting,
members unanimously supported the development and implementation of a Safe Space
program for LGBTQIA+ Miami Beach Youth. At the February 1, 2023, Commission meeting,
Commissioner Alex Fernandez referred to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life
Committee support in the identification of a safe space in Miami Beach for LGBTQIA+ Youth.
The Miami Beach Youth Commission made a motion at their December 14, 2022 meeting as
follows:
The Youth Commission requests the Mayor and Commission support the identification of a safe
space in the City of Miami Beach for LGBTQ+ youth to be able to speak openly about issues of
concern and participate in monthly information sessions where guest speakers provide useful
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information to positively impact their lives.
Staff met with the Youth Commission at their February 28, 2023 meeting to determine venue
preference, meeting dates and times, and topics of discussion. A grant to cover programming
for this Safe Space LGBTQIA+ youth program in Miami Beach is an option.
ANALYSIS
Staff from the Office of Education and Performance Initiatives and the Miami Beach Police
Department met to discuss the feasibility of using the Police Department Community Room (1 st
Floor) as a safe space for Miami Beach teens to gather. Following multiple conversations, it
was determined that an alternate option was preferred.
Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld met with members of Pridelines to review opportunities for partnership to
support Miami Beach youth. Pridelines is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
dedicated to provide safe space, social support, skills building, leadership development and
referrals to mental health, health care and support services for LGBTQ youth and their straight
allies throughout South Florida.
Currently, Pridelines @ The LGBTQ Visitor Center located at 1130 Washington Avenue may be
an option for a safe space and to expand youth programming on Miami Beach. A potential
partnership with Pridelines would include, but not be limited to, the below programs:
- Rainbow Circle - A peer -led LGBTQ support and discussion group. Topics covered often
include coming out, relationships, bullying, peer pressure, drugs and alcohol, depression and
self-esteem. Youth are encouraged to express their thoughts and feelings without fear in a safe
and supportive environment
- Beyond the Binary - A peer led group for transgender and gender non -conforming youth, and is
one of a few programs serving transgender youth in Miami -Dade County
- Social Fridays - Fun social activities with friends that include game nights, movie nights, and art
projects
The attached proposal from Pridelines includes additional details as to programming options for
consideration to support a Safe Space for Miami Beach LGBTQIA+ youth and families.
This new program would have an annual recurring budget impact of $50,000.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
49% of residents are satisfied or very satisfied with public schools in Miami Beach
42% of LGBTQIA+ young people seriously contemplate suicide each year
Trevor Project noted increase in calls from Florida youths in 2022-23
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FY 2023: $50,000
FY 2024: $50,000 per year annually
Applicable Area
Not Applicable
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Strategic Connection
Prosperity - Be known for (K-12) educational excellence.
Legislative Tracking
Education and Performance Initiatives
Sponsor
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ YC Motion December 14, 2022
❑ Pridelines Proposal
❑ C4J February 2023 Memo
❑ Resolution
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DocuSign Envelope ID: CF6385EB-7759-4AC2-9680-834A9C9FC6C7
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
NO. LTC # 525-2022 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Honorable Mayor Dan.Gelber and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk f, arat-Ak
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DATE: December 14, 2022
SUBJECT: Youth Commission Motion
The Youth Commission would like you to be aware of the following motion regarding a safe space
and programming for LGBTQ+ Miami Beach youth, made at their December 14, 2022 meeting.
C: Executive Staff
Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld, Chief Education Officer
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City of Miami Beach
Youth Commission
Meeting of December 14, 2022
Members Present: Penelope Heller, Natanya Rogoff, Owen Basner, Brett Burstein, Aubrey
Rosenhaus, and Ava Annunziato
Members Absent: N/A
Motion
Made by Ava Annunziato
Second by Penelope Heller
The Youth Commission requests the Mayor and Commission support the identification of a safe
space in the City of Miami Beach for LGBTQ+ youth to be able to speak openly about issues of
concern and participate in monthly, informational sessions where guest speakers provide useful
information to positively impact their lives.
The Youth Commission urges the Mayor and Commission to support the above request.
Motion Passage: Votes 6-0
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PRIDELINES YOUTH SERVICES
Miami Beach LGBTQ+ Community Center
LGBTQ+ Youth, Ages 13-19, Programming Proposal (1-Year of SuploW:
— Rainbow Circle (12 -1x a month)
— Beyond the Binary (12 -1x a month)
— Fun Fridays (12 -1x a month)
— Miami Beach Pride Weekend Activity
(Designated Teen Safe Space / Time for High School -Enrolled Youth, Ages 13-19,
ONLY)
The Rainbow Circle, Ages 13 -19
A peer -led LGBTQ+ support & discussion youth group covering a range of age -appropriate
topics like coming-out, healthy relationships, bullying,, peer -pressure, drugs & alcohol,
positive identity / image development, self-esteem, anxiety and depression, college and
careers, as well as civics, social and environmental justice activism.
Beyond the Binary, Ages 13 - 19
A peer -led support & discussion group for transgender and gender non -binary / non-
conforming youth focusing on age -appropriate topics like holistic wellness / well-being, as
well as the cultivation of long-lasting friendships, and a sense of belonging and affirming
community.
Focus Cohort -
— 10-15 Sustained, High School -Enrolled, Youth Participants Per Activity
— 25-50 Semi -Regular Youth Engaged at the Center at least 2x per month
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Budget Justification:
Meals, Snacks, Beverages:
$125 per Rainbow Circle, Beyond the Binary, and Fun Friday
$375 per month 1 $4,500 / year
Fun Friday Activity:
$500 per event
$500 per month j $6,000 / year
Special Guest / Workshop Facilitator:
(4 of 12 Rainbow Circle events feature Special Guest)
(4 of 12 Beyond the Binary events feature Special Guest)
(Examples of Special Guest programming include: Arts Therapy Facilitator, Social Media
Content Creator / Influencer, LGBTQ+ Adolescent Psychologist [to conduct a wellness
workshop], Etc. — Pridelines Groups are peer -led and Special Guest interest, identification
and selection are gauged by popular opinion and up to majority vote)
$350 per consultant (Planning and Implementation)
$2,800 / year
Personal / Young Professional Development:
(Academic Enrichment, Resources, Trainings, Certifications, PT / Summertime / Holiday
Break Employment Support, Etc.)
$3,750 / year
Apparel:
$1,250 / year
Miami Beach Pride Weekend Activity:
(Approximately 45 people, drink / food, games, prizes, large group art project - e.x.,
Splatter Painting)
$2,500 / year
Drop -In Hours - Virtual Schooling, Study Hall, Youth Lounge:
Tues., Wed., Thurs.-10am-6pm
Free Printing, Subscriptions to online academic resources, major newspapers, educational
media, tv streaming services, etc.)
$1,200 / year
Programming Supplies:
Miscellaneous Programmatic Materials (e.x., Arts & Crafts Therapy, Tech Equipment
Maintenance - iMacs)
$3,000 / year
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[$25,000 Direct -Service Programming Expenses]
Administration - Program Staff Salary Support:
- Youth Programs Manager, FT
- Peer Navigator, FT
$20,000 / year
Operations:
(Rent, Utility, General Facility Maintenance)
$5,000 / year
Total Request for Support = $50,000 (1-Year Programming)
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Coversheet
Committee Assignments - C4 J
MIAMIBEACH
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Commissioner Alex Fernandez
DATE: February 1, 2023
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE -
SUPPORT THE IDENTIFICATION OF A SAFE SPACE IN MIAMI BEACH FOR LGBTQIA+ YOUTH.
Please place the above item on the February 1, 2023 City Commission Meeting Agenda as a referral to the Public Safety and
Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee.
Under the current political climate, legislative attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community have become all too common across the United
States. Here in Florida, our LGBTQIA+ youth have been specifically targeted with the passage of damaging laws such as HB
1557/SB 1834, otherwise called the Don't Say Gay Bill, and SB 1024 that bars transgender youth from participating in pubic
school -sanctioned sports.
It is because of this troubling trend that we must act quickly and compassionately to protect our children regardless of gender
identity and sexual orientation. Through a unanimously passed motion from the Miami Beach Youth Commission, it is in their view
that the City of Miami Beach support the identification of a safe space within the City for LGBTQIA+ youth to be able to speak
openly about issues of concern and participate in monthly sessions where guest speakers provide useful information and
resources to positively impact their lives.
I would like the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee to consider this motion and assist in making this very
crucial community resource come to fruition.
Miami Beach has been a haven for the queer community for generations. It is fitting that Miami Beach extends its inclusivity,
acceptance, and protection to our LGBTQIA+ youth.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
N/A
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents RightIQ Does this item utilize G.O.
Know" item, pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
Strategic Connection
Non -Applicable
Lggislative Tracking
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
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