Letter to Chief Clements Resolution NO. R-485-23Juan Fernandez-Barquin
CLERK OF THE COURT AND COMPTROLLER
Miami -Dade County, Florida
CLERK OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER
SUITE 17-202
111 N.W. 1st Street
Miami, FL 33128-1983
Telephone: (305) 375-5126
July 5, 2023
Mr. Richard M. Clements
Chief of Police
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Dear Chief Clements:
A copy of Resolution No. R-485-23 adopted on June 21, 2023, is provided to you at the request of
the Miami -Dade Board of County Commissioners.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact this office.
Sincerely,
Juan Fernandez-Barquin
Clerk of the Court and Comptroller
By
Basia Pruna, Director
Clerk of the Board Division
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Attachment(s)
OFFICIAL FILE COPY
CLERK OF THE BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA MEMORANDUM
Agenda Item No. 3(A)(4) .
TO: Honorable Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III DATE: June 21, 2023
and Members, Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Geri Bonzon-Keenan SUBJECT:. Resolution approving the City of
County Attorney Miami Beach codesignation of
the portion, of Bonita Drive from
71 st Street to Indian Creek Drive
as "Rabbi Pinchas Weberman
Resolution No. R-485-23 Drive"
The accompanying resolution was prepared and placed on the agenda at the request of Prime Sponsor
Commissioner Micky Steinberg.
Geri Bonzon-Keenan
County Attorney
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MEMORANDUM
(Revised)
TOt Honorable Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III DATE: June 21, 2023
and Members, Board of County Commissioners
FROM:. onzon-Keenan
County Attorney
Please note any items checked.
SUBJECT: Agenda Item No. 3(A)(4)
"3-Day Rule" for committees applicable if raised
6 weeks required- between first reading and public hearing
' 4 weeks notification to municipal officials required prior to public
hearing
Decreases revenues or increases expenditures without balancing budget
Budget required
Statement of -fiscal impact, required.
Statement of social equity required
Ordinance creating a new board requires detailed County Mayor's
report for public hearing
No committee review
Applicable legislation requires more than :a majority vote (i.e., 2/3's
present 2/3 membership , 3/Fs , unanimous , GDMP
7 vote requirement per 2=116.1(3)(h) or (4)(c) , CDMP 2/3 vote
requirement. per 2-1.16A(3)(h) or (4)(c) or CDMP 9 vote
requirement per 2-116.1(4)(c)(2) _) to approve
Current information regarding funding source, index code and available
balance, and available capacity (if debt is contemplated) required
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Approved Mayor
Veto
Override
RESOLUTION NO. R485-23
Agenda. Item No. 3(A)(4).
6-21-23
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CODESIGNATION OF THAT PORTION OF BONITA
DRIVE FROM 71 ST STREET TO INDIAN CREEK DRIVE AS
"RABBI PINCHAS WEBERMAN DRIVE"
WHEREAS, Rabbi Pinchas Weberman, a pioneer for the Miami -Dade Jewish community
and one of the County's most famous and well -respected rabbis, passed away on July 27, 2022 at
age 92; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Weberman was born in 1930 and moved to Miami Beach in 1960,
where he founded the Ohev Shalom Congregation which is still active today at 7055 Bonita Drive;
and
WHEREAS; Rabbi Weberman served as the synagogue's head rabbi for over 54 years and
also served as the chaplain for the Miami Beach Police Department for decades; and
WHEREAS, in addition, Rabbi Weberman founded the Miami Beach Eruv Council and
taught .at the Yeshiva Gedola of Miami, Toras Chaim of Miami,. and the Bais Yaakov of Miami;
and
WHEREAS,. in honor of Rabbi Weberman, on April ' 28, 2023, the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach adopted Resolution 2023-32589, which codesignated the .
portion of Bonita Drive between 71 st Street and Indian Creek Drive as "Rabbi Pinchas. Weberman
Drive"; and
WHEREAS, a copy of Resolution 2023-32589 is attached hereto and incorporated by
reference; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach would like the County to install signage indicating
this codesignation on County street signs and traffic signal mast arms; and
WHEREAS, this Board would also like to honor Rabbi Weberman by approving the City
of Miami Beach's codesignation of the portion of Bonita Drive from 71st Street to Indian Creek
Drive as "Rabbi Pinchas Weberman Drive"; and
WHEREAS, the portion of Bonita Drive from 71 st Street to Indian Creek Drive is a city -
maintained road located in the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, this codesignation is located in County Commission District 4,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Board:
Section 1. Approves the City of Miami Beach's codesignation of that portion of Bonita
Drive from 71st Street to Indian Creek Drive as "Rabbi Pinchas Weberman Drive."
Section 2. Directs the Clerk of the Board to send certified copies of this Resolution to
the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, the United States Postal Service, the
Traffic Signals and Signs Division , of the Department of Transportation and Public Works, the
Development Services Division of the Regulatory and Economic Resources Department, the
Miami, Beach Police Department, and the Miami Beach Fire Department.
The Prime Sponsor of the foregoing resolution is Commissioner Micky Steinberg. It was
offered by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins , who moved its adoption. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner ' Marleine Bastein and upon being put to a vote, the vote was
as follows:
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Oliver G. Gilbert, III,. Chairman absent
Anthony Rodriguez, Vice Chairman aye
Marleine Bastien aye Juan Carlos Bermudez aye
Kevin Marino Cabrera absent Sen. Rene Garcia aye
Roberto J. Gonzalez aye Keon Hardemon absent
Danielle Cohen Higgins aye Eileen Higgins absent
Kionne L. McGhee aye Raquel A. Regalado aye
Micky Steinberg aye
The Chairperson thereupon declared this resolution duly passed and adopted this 2ISt day
of June, 2023. This resolution shall become effective upon the earlier of (1) 10 days after the
date of its adoption .unless vetoed by the County Mayor, and if vetoed, shall become effective
only upon an override by this Board, or (2) approval by the County Mayor of this resolution and
the filing of this approval with the Clerk of the Board.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
o M �y� BY ITS BOARD OF
y o ss� COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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a JUAN FERNANDEZ-BARQUIN, CLERK
*'* Basia Pruna
By:
Deputy Clerk
Approved by County Attorney as , r
to form and legal sufficiency. V
Veronica Sanchez
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-32589
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF . MIAMI , BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND
NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AND
APPROVING ' BY 517TH VOTE, FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED
HEARING, THE. CO -NAMING' OF THE BONITA DRIVE CORRIDOR
FROM 71ST STREET TO INDIAN CREEK DRIVE AS "RABBI
PINCHAS WEBERMAN DRIVE"- SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL OF
THE CO -NAMING BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 201, RULE
9.02 OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE.
WHEREAS, at the November 16, 2022 City Commission meeting, at the request
of Mayor Dan Gelber, an agenda discussion item was referred to the Public Safety and
Neighborhood Quality -of Life Committee ("PSNQLC") for it to consider the co -naming of
the Bonita Drive Corridor from 71st Street to Indian Creek Drive in honor of the late Rabbi
Pinchas Weberman, along with any amendment to Section 82-503 of the City Code that
may be required to accomplish the co -naming; and
WHEREAS,at its January 11, 2023 meeting, the Public Safety and Neighborhood
Quality of Life Committee unanimously recommended the co -naming of the Bonita Drive
Corridor from 71 st Street to Indian Creek Drive in honor of the late Rabbi .Pinchas
Weberman, along with any amendment to Section 82-503 of the City Code that may be
required.to accomplish.the naming; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Pinchas Weberman moved to Miami Beach in 1960 with his
family, and his synagogue was built in 1964, and is active to this day at the exact location
of 7055 Bonita Drive; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Weberman's founding of Ohev Shalom Congregation was the
beginning of his, leadership and devotion of the residents and tourists of Miami Beach;
and
WHEREAS, on April 28, 2023, the Mayor and City Commission adopted an,.
ordinance amending Section 82-503(c) of the City.Code to provide for additional criteria
for the co -naming of street in honor of a spiritual leader of a prominent religious institution
in the City of Miami Beach who also made significant civic contributions to the City; and
WHEREAS, the proposed co -naming of the Bonita Drive Corridor from 71st Street
to Indian Creek Drive in honor of the late Rabbi Pinchas Weberman would be a fitting
tribute since his synagogue, is located on 7055 Bonita Drive; and
WHEREAS, as Bonita Drive 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 MIAM1 BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the Public Safety and Neighborhood
Quality of Life Committee, and approve, by 5/7th vote, following a duly noticed public
hearing, the co -naming of the portion of Bonita Drive Corridor, located between 71 st Street
and Indian creek Drive as "Rabbi Pinchas Weberman Drive"; 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 28tn day of April, 2023.
ATTEST:
MAY 0 2 2023
Rafael E. Granado; City Clerk
Dan Gelber, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
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City A&tney _�. 'Date
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STATE OF FLORIDA )
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE )
SS:
I, JUAN FERNANDEZ-BARQUIN, Clerk of the Court and Comptroller, in
and for Miami -Dade County, Florida, and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County
Commissioners of said county, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing
is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. R-485-23 adopted by the Miami -
Dade County Board of County Commissioners, at its meeting of June 21,
2023 as appears of record.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
official seal on this 5th day of July A.D., 2023.
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Juan Fernandez-Barquin,
Clerk of the Court and Comptroller
Board of County Commissioners
Miami -Dade County, Florida
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By:
Deputy Clerk
Board of County Commissioners
Miami -Dade County, Florida