Resolution 2024-33191 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33191
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, AT ITS JUNE 5, 2024 MEETING, TO APPROVE THE
PLACEMENT OF A COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE IN THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF PRIDE PARK NEAR A TREE IN HONOR OF CIVIL RIGHTS
ACTIVIST AND PRESERVATIONIST JOE TOM EASLEY; SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2024, PURSUANT TO SECTION
82-504 OF THE CITY CODE, TO CONSIDER THE INSTALLATION OF THE
COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE PUBLIC NOTICE.
WHEREAS, at the May 15, 2024, City Commission meeting, at the request of
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, the Mayor and City Commission referred an item (C4 M) to the
Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee ("PSNQLC"), to discuss the
placement of a plaque in honor of civil rights activist and preservationist Joe Tom Easley at
Pride Park; and
WHEREAS, at the June 5, 2024 Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life
Committee ("PSNQLC") meeting, the item was moved to the full Commission with a favorable
recommendation; and
WHEREAS, Joe Tom Easley, who passed away in February of 2022, was a leading
national civil and gay rights activist, a noted attorney instrumental in getting "don't ask/don't tell"
repealed, and a fierce advocate for historic preservation, serving on the board of the Miami
Design Preservation League for many years; and
WHEREAS, his marriage to husband Peter Freiberg was among the first same-sex
unions announced in the New York Times; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Easley served in the Navy during the Vietnam War, spent years
fighting for the repeal of "don't ask/don't tell," and used his skills as a speaker, teacher and
leader to serve the gay community; and
WHEREAS, he was a chairman of the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, a
group that sought to end discrimination against gay military personnel, served as chairman of
the Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, an LGBT group, and as president of the
Human Rights Campaign Foundation; and
WHEREAS, his husband, Peter Freiberg, and the Palm View Neighborhood
Association have requested that the City of Miami Beach honor Joe Tom Easley; and
WHEREAS, the Palm View Neighborhood Association requests doing so within the
Palm View neighborhood, and-are suggesting placing the plaque near a tree in the northwest
corner of Pride Park; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Easley fought played a pivotal role in the establishment of Pride Park
and therefore, the Palm View Neighborhood Association believes the park would be a suitable
place to honor his memory and legacy; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department and the Economic Development
Department support placing a memorial plaque in the northwest corner of Pride Park near a
tree; and
WHEREAS, the cost to produce and. install a 12" x 12" plaque and a supporting
pedestal, is approximately$3,000 - $5,000.
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 approve the recommendation of the Public Safety Neighborhoods and
Quality of Life Committee, at its June 5, 2024 meeting, to approve the placement of a
commemorative plaque in the northwest corner of Pride Park near a tree in honor of civil rights
activist and preservationist Joe Tom Easley; setting a public hearing on September 11, 2024,
pursuant to section 82-504 of the City Code, to consider the installation of the commemorative
plaque; and direct the City Clerk to publish the appropriate public notice.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 02y day of /id 2024.
ATTEST:
ah( JUL 3 0 2024
RAFAEL E. GRANADO, CITY CLERK STEVEN MEINER, MAYOR
Sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt % IINCORPIORATEDJ`
APPROVED AS TO
Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez FORM & LANGUAGE '''4cH 26,-�=
& FOR EXECUTION
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City orney Date
Resolutions -C7 S
MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rickelle Williams, Interim City Manager •
DATE: July 24, 2024
TITLE: 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,AT ITS
JUNE 5, 2024 MEETING, TO APPROVE THE PLACEMENT OF A
COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PRIDE PARK
NEAR A TREE IN HONOR OF CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST AND PRESERVATIONIST
JOE TOM EASLEY; SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2024,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-504 OF THE CITY CODE, TO CONSIDER THE
INSTALLATION OF THE COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE; AND DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE PUBLIC NOTICE.
RECOMMENDATION
Accept the recommendation of the Public Safety Neighborhoods and Quality of Life Committee,
at its June 5, 2024 meeting, to approve the placement of a commemorative plaque in the
northwest corner of Pride Park near a tree in honor of civil rights activist and preservationist Joe
Tom Easley; setting a public hearing on September 11, 2024, pursuant to section 82-504 of the
City Code, to consider the installation of the commemorative plaque; and directing the City Clerk
to publish the appropriate public notice.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
At the May 15, 2024 City Commission meeting, at the request of Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt,
the Mayor and City Commission referred an item (C4 M)to the Public Safety and Neighborhood
Quality of Life Committee("PSNQLC"),to discuss the placement of a plaque in honor of civil rights
activist and preservationist Joe Torn Easley at Pride Park. (Exhibit A). At the June 5, 2024 Public
Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee ("PSNQLC") meeting, the item was moved
to the full Commission with a favorable recommendation. (Exhibit B).
ANALYSIS
Joe Tom Easley, who passed away in February of 2022, was a leading national civil and gay
rights activist, a noted attorney instrumental in getting"don't ask/don't tell" repealed, and a fierce
advocate for historic preservation, serving on the board of the Miami Design Preservation League
for many years.
His marriage to husband Peter Freiberg was among the first same-sex unions announced in the
New York Times. Mr. Easley served in the Navy during the Vietnam War, spent years fighting for
the repeal of"don't ask/don't tell," and used his skills as a speaker, teacher and leader to serve
the gay community. He was a chairman of the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, a group
that sought to end discrimination against gay military personnel, served as chairman of the
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, an LGBT group, and as president of the Human
Rights Campaign Foundation.
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His husband, Peter Freiberg, and the Palm View Neighborhood Association have requested that
the City of Miami Beach honor Joe Tom Easley. They request doing so within the Palm View
neighborhood, and are suggesting to place the plaque near a tree in the northwest corner of Pride
Park. Mr. Easley fought hard to make Pride Park happen and therefore, they believe it would be
a suitable place to honor his memory and legacy.
The Parks and Recreation Department and the Economic Development Department support
placing a memorial plaque in the northwest corner of Pride Park near a tree. The cost to produce
and install a 12"x 12" plaque and a supporting pedestal, is approximately$3,000 -$5,000.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
The Parks and Recreation Department will be covering the costs through its current budget,
estimated at approximately $3,000 -$5,000.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
The Business Impact Estimate (BIE)was published on . See BIE at:
https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Account: 011-0950-000343-28-406-545-00-00-00-
Amount: $3,000.00—$5,000.00
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project?
•
Yes No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481 s
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s):
Department
Parks and Recreation
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt
Co-sponsor(s)
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Condensed Title
Set PH, Install Commemorative Plaque for Joe Tom Easley in Pride Park. (Bhatt) PKS
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Committee Assignments-C4 M
MIAMIBEACH •
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commissioi
FROM: Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt
DATE: May 15,2024
SUBJECT:REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE
TO DISCUSS THE PLACEMENT OF A PLAQUE IN HONOR OF CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST AND
PRESERVATIONIST JOE TOM EASLEY AT PRIDE PARK.
ANALYSIS
Please place on the agenda a referral to the PSNQLC a discussion about installing a memorial park in Pride Park for late Miami
Beach resident Joe Tom Easley. Joe Tom was a leading national civil and gay rights activist, was a noted attorney instrumental in
getting "don't ask/don't tell" repealed, and was a fierce advocate for historic preservation, serving on the board of Miami Design
Preservation League for many years.
His husband Peter Freiberg and the Palm View Neighborhood Association would like to have a plaque honoring Joe Tom, and
while they initially thought someplace in their neighborhood migit work, the feeling is that a location in the northwest corner of
Pride Park,which Joe Tom fought hard to make happen,would be a more suitable location.
Please see the links below to learn more about Joe Tom's remarkable life and legacy.
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/obituaries/article258677928.html
https://www.washington post.com/obituaries/2022/02/22/joe-tom-easley-gay-rights-dead/
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/23/us/joe-tom-easley-dead.html
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2022/02/23/law-professor-Igbt-rights-advocate-joe-tom-easley-dies-at-81/
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
n/a
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
n/a
Applicable Area
South Beach
is this a"Residents Right to Does this item utilize G.O.
Know"Item.-pursuant to Bond Funds?
city Code Section 2.14?
No No
Strategic Connection
Non-Applicable
Legislative Tracking
Commissioner Tanya K.Bhatt
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NEW BUSINESS 12,,
MIAMI BEACH
COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM
TO: Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee Members
FROM: Rickelle Williams, Interim City Manager
DATE: June 5, 2024
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION REGARDING PLACEMENT OF A PLAQUE IN HONOR OF
CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST AND PRESERVATIONIST JOE TOM EASLEY AT
PRIDE PARK
HISTORY:
At the May 15, 2024 Commission meeting, at the request of Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, the
Mayor and City Commission referred an item (C4 M) to the Public Safety and Neighborhood
Quality of Life Committee ("PSNQLC"),'to discuss the placement of a plaque in honor of civil
rights activist and preservationist Joe Tom Easley at Pride Park. (Exhibit A).
ANALYSIS
Joe Tom Easley, who passed away in February of 2022, was a leading national civil and gay
rights activist, a noted attorney instrumental in getting "don't ask/don't tell" repealed, and a fierce
advocate for historic preservation, serving on the board of the Miami Design Preservation
League for many years.
His marriage to husband Peter Freiberg was among the first same-sex unions announced in the
New York Times. Mr. Easley served in the Navy during the Vietnam War, spent years fighting for
the repeal of "don't ask/don't tell," and used his skills as a speaker, teacher and leader to serve
the gay community. He was a chairman of the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, a group
that sought to end discrimination against gay military personnel, served as chairman of the
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, an LGBT group, and as president of the Human
Rights Campaign Foundation.
His husband, Peter Freiberg, and the Palm View Neighborhood Association have requested that
the City of Miami Beach honor Joe Tom Easley. They request doing so within the Palm View
neighborhood, and are suggesting to place the plaque near a tree in the northwest corner of
Pride Park. Mr. Easley fought hard to make Pride Park happen and therefore, they believe it
would be a suitable place to honor his memory and legacy.
The Parks and Recreation Department and the Economic Development Department support
placing a memorial plaque in Pride Park. The cost to produce and install a 12" x 12" plaque and
a supporting pedestal, is approximately$3,000-S5,000.
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CONCLUSION:
It is recommended that the PSNQLC discuss and make a recommendation on the placement of a plaque in
honor of civil rights activist and preservationist Joe Tom Easley at Pride Park. If recommended, and
approved by the City Commission, this will require an appropriation of a budget, not to exceed $5,000, to
purchase the plaque and pedestal.
Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a "Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item, pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes No
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
CI Exhibit A—Referral Memo from May 15,2024 Commission Mee:ing-Item C4 M Memo
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C.anmMeeAssi pu its-C4 M
MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Maya and Men bets of the City Can mission
FROM: CommissicrmerTarrya K Matt
DATE May 15,2024
SUBJECT:REFERRAL TO TI-E PUBLIC SAFETY AND t.flGIMRhIOOD QUALITY OF LFE COMMI I Itt
TO DISCUSS 11-E PLACEMENT OF A PLAQUE IN HONOR OF CIVL.RIGHTS ACTIVIST'AND
PRESERVATIONIST JOE TOM EASLEYAT PRIDE PARK
ANALX
Please place an the agenda a referral to the PSNQLC a discussion about nstaFrg a manorial park in Ride Pak far late Mani
Beach resident Joe Tam Easley.Joe Tom was a Ieadng national civil and gay rights activist,was a noted attorney istrtrna tal n
gettng"don't ask/daft ter repealed,and was a fierce advocate fa-historic preservation,serviig on the board of Mani Design
Presavatiai League for many yeas.
His Ft and Peter Fre'bag and the Pain View Neighborhood Association mot id Bice to have a plaque I-cm ng Joe Tan,and
%File they Maly tha4it someplace in them neighbahcod might work,the feeing is that a location h the northwest caner of
Ride Paris,wild"Joe Tan fought had to make Fgppart,walJd be a mare suitable timbal.
Please see the inks below to lector mare about Joe Tomb remarkable lie and legacy.
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$IPPOR RNG SURVEY DATA
n/a
FIVANDIAL IPFORMATION
n/a
AppiIablaPtaa
South Beach
b tits a"Residents Right to [loss VYs Deem utilize G.O.
Knave"ilea.rpusuant to BandEux162
city Code Section 2-14?
No No
elialeglarzonection
Na}Appicabie
LegilliathianIckkg
Comm issiarerTanya K Bhatt
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Funding Verification for the Pride Park commemorative plaque$3,000-$5,000
Account#:011-0950-000343-28-406-545-00-00-00-
Available:$119,221.54
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0,.g.nai Budget 1.924.650 CO CI 1,150,000.00 (r I 1,080,00C Co (r I 00 (r J
Tta sfen In 298.30C 00 552..340.00 n 172.500 00 n .00 (•1
Tranafe•s Out -147 640 30 U -22.075.98 I ■ I -54,500.00 I I 00 [I
Reoee4 Bodge: 2,C75,310 00 , 1,680 364.02 1.:98.000 G0 00
pma:,Me-nor 1,172,358.24 FirI 1,372,529.73 n 1,137,792.54 n .00
Encumbrances 747,694 22 I 00 n 00 (■l 00 (• I
Repuisaions 36.036.00 1 r ( .00 n
Ara.461e 119221 54 307,834 29 60,207.36 00
e•cer:.sad 94 26 B=68 94.97 00
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