Resolution 2024-32915 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-32915
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE HALL OF FAME SELECTION
PROCEDURES, AND PROVIDING THAT PROSPECTIVELY, THE HALL OF
FAME SELECTION COMMITTEE SHALL NOMINATE, AND THE CITY
COMMISSION SHALL APPROVE, ONLY ONE (1) INDUCTEE EVERY TWO (2)
YEARS.
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2017, the City Commission adopted Resolution No.2017-
29987 accepting the recommendations of the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Lice
Committee, and approving the creation of a Miami Beach Hall of Fame to be located on the
South Concourse Wall of the Miami Beach Convention Center, and the creation of a selection
committee and selection process; and
WHEREAS, currently, the Hall of Fame nomination process takes place every year, and
up to five inductees may be recommended to the City Commission for approval by the Hall of
Fame Selection Committee; and
WHEREAS,the recognition of excellence through a Hall of Fame induction process serves
as a prestigious honor and significant milestone in various fields; and
WHEREAS, there must be a balance between maintaining the exclusivity of the Hall of
Fame and acknowledging deserving individuals; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City`Commission wish to amend future Hall of Fame Selection
procedures by providing that the Hall of Fame selections shall take place every two (2)yeasr and
only one (1) inductee shall be nominated by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee and approved
by the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, by limiting the induction to a singular person, the spotlight can be entirely
focused on celebrating and honoring that individual's achievements, allowing for a more profound
and meaningful tribute, highlighting their unique impact on the Miami Beach community; and
WHEREAS, reducing the frequency of inductions allows the Selection Committee to
dedicate more time and resources to assess the accomplishments, impact, and legacy of each
nominee.
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, relating to the Hall of Fame selection procedures,' provide that prospectively,
the City Commission-appointed Hall of Fame Selection Committee shall nominate, and approve
only one (1) inductee every two (2)years.
PASSED and ADOPTED this a/ day of Qr/Nr , 2023.
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FEB 2 3 2024 Steven Meiner, Mayor
Rafael E. G nado, City Clerk • APPROVED AS TO
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney
DATE: February 21, 2024
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE HALL OF FAME
SELECTION PROCEDURES, AND PROVIDING THAT PROSPECTIVELY,
THE HALL OF FAME SELECTION COMMITTEE SHALL NOMINATE, AND
THE CITY COMMISSION SHALL APPROVE, ONLY ONE (1) INDUCTEE
EVERY TWO (2)YEARS.
ANALYSIS
The proposed Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Alex
Fernandez
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Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item. pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
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Commissioner Alex Fernandez
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Subject: FW: Hall of Fame Support for C7-V
From: Ceci Velasco <execdirector@oceandrivemb.com>
Date: Friday, December 8, 2023 at 6:05 PM
To: Dominguez, Laura<Laura@miamibeachfl.gov>
Subject: Hall of Fame Support for C7-V
Dear Commissioner Dominguez,
I trust this email finds you well.As a resident and the Vice Chairman of the Hall of Fame selection committee, I am
writing to express my wholehearted support for Commissioner Fernandez's resolution.
I understand that this matter is a consent item, but I wanted to take a moment to voice my endorsement. In addition to
this, I have some recommendations to enhance the nomination and selection process,and I would be pleased to share
them with you separately. However, one suggestion stands out to me as particularly significant—the requirement for a
nomination to be accompanied by a minimum of 10 letters of support.
In my view,this community honor should remain exclusive, and having a substantial number of individuals willing to
provide thoughtful letters of support is crucial for a recognition of this caliber. I believe that a collection of at least 10
such letters would contribute significantly to the authenticity and significance of the nomination.
I am more than willing to discuss these suggestions further at a time that suits you.Your consideration of these
recommendations is greatly appreciated,and I look forward to the continued success of the Hall of Fame selection
process.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Warm regards,
Ceci
Ceci Velasco-Garcia
Executive Director
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