Ordinance 2024-4629 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-4629
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 82 OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED "PUBLIC PROPERTY," BY
AMENDING ARTICLE VI, ENTITLED "NAMING OF PUBLIC FACILITIES
AND ESTABLISHMENT OF MONUMENTS OR MEMORIALS," BY
AMENDING SECTION 82-503 THEREOF, ENTITLED "NAMING OF PUBLIC
FACILITIES; CO-NAMING AND RE-NAMING OF STREETS," BY
AMENDING SUBSECTIONS (C)(1)(A) AND (C)(2)(A) TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CO-NAMING OF
STREETS IN HONOR OF A NOTABLE WOMAN FIGURE WHO MADE
SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CIVIC, CULTURAL, OR
POLITICAL FABRIC OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH; PROVIDING
SUNSET PROVISIONS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER,
SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, under existing criteria in Section 82-503 of the City Code, City streets
may only be co-named of (1) Miami Beach police officers who died or were killed in the line
of duty; (2) a public facility located on the street to be co-named; (3) private not-for-profit
organizations with significant historic value to the city and associated with structures which
have a significant historical value or architectural significance to the city; (4)geographic areas
within the city; or (5) a commercial establishment that has been in business in the City of
Miami Beach for 100 or more years and which is located on the street to be co-named; and
WHEREAS, at the October 18, 2023 City Commission meeting, two items sponsored
by Vice-Mayor Laura Dominguez and co-sponsored by Commissioner Kristen Rosen
Gonzalez were referred to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee
("PSNQLC") to discuss the co-naming of 12th Street between Ocean Drive and Washington
Avenue in honor of Naomi Wilzig and 13th Street between Ocean Drive and Meridian Avenue
in honor Gloria Estefan, respectively, along with any amendment to Section 82-503 of the
City Code that may be required to accomplish the co-naming; and
WHEREAS, both referral items were discussed at the February 14, 2024 PSNQLC
meeting, and received favorable recommendations to the City Commission to proceed with
both co-naming and necessary amendments to Section 82-503(c)(1) of the City Code with a
sunset date; and
WHEREAS, similarly, at the February 21, 2024 City Commission meeting,
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt referred an item to the PSNQLC to discuss a motion by the
Miami Beach Commission for Women (the "Commission"), citing lack of streets co-named
after women in the City, and providing a list of seven (7) noteworthy candidates for
consideration for co-naming of additional City streets in honor of women who have
significantly impacted the City's civic and political life; and
WHEREAS, at the April 17, 2024 PSNQLC meeting, the Committee discussed the
Commission's motion, agreeing that the City could benefit from uplifting and honoring more
women who have contributed to the history of the City; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez proposed former Miami Beach Mayor
Matti Bower, and Commissioner Bhatt proposed former City Commissioner Nancy Liebman,
respectively, as examples of other women who could be candidates for street co-
designations; and
WHEREAS, in order to co-name a City street in honor of a notable woman figure who
made significant contributions to the civic, cultural, or political fabric of Miami Beach, the
adoption of the limited, additional co-naming criteria set forth herein is required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. That section 82-503 of Article VI of Chapter 82 of the Code of the City of Miami
Beach is hereby amended as follows:
CHAPTER 82
PUBLIC PROPERTY
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Article VI. Naming of Public Facilities and Establishment of
Monuments or Memorials
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Sec. 82-503. Naming of public facilities; co-naming and renaming of streets.
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(c) Co-naming/renaming of streets or portions thereof.
(1) a. Streets, or portions thereof, located in the city may be co-named in honor of:
1. Miami Beach police officers who died or were killed in the line of duty;
2. A public facility located on the street to be co-named;
3. Private not-for-profit organizations with significant historic value to the city
and associated with structures which have a significant historical value or
architectural significance to the city and which are located on the street, or
portion thereof, to be co-named;
4. Geographic areas within the city;
5. A commercial establishment that has been in business in the City of Miami
Beach for 100 or more years and which is located on the street to be co-
named; or
6. Deceased person who served as the spiritual leader of a prominent religious
institution in the City of Miami Beach for 35 or more years and resided in the
City of Miami Beach.
7. Deceased persons who are known for their role as a gay-rights pioneer and
as one of the first openly LGBTQ people ever elected to public office in the
U.S.
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8. Deceased historical figure who was instrumental in helping Latin American
countries achieve independence from the Spanish Empire.
9. A prominent Jewish figure who made significant civic contributions to Jewish
history and/or Jewish-related initiatives.
10. Deceased Cuban-American artist who made vast contributions to Latin
music history and culture.
11. Deceased photographer who documented the life and residents of Miami
Beach.
12. Deceased spiritual leader of a prominent religious institution in the City of
Miami Beach who also made significant civic contributions to the City.
13. Grammy-award winning singer, actress, songwriter, author, philanthropist,
and businesswoman who made extraordinary contributions to music and
culture in the United States and internationally.
14. Deceased internationally renowned art collector who significantly contributed
to the City's arts and culture.
15. Notable women who made significant contributions to the civic and/or
political fabric of Miami Beach.
The provisions in this subsection 82-503(c)(1)a., shall not apply to streets named
or co-named prior to June 21, 2014. The provisions in subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.6. and (c)(2)a.7. shall automatically sunset on July 1, 2019. The
provisions in subsection 82-503(c)(1)a.7. and (c)(2)a.8. shall automatically
sunset on May 1, 2022. The provisions in subsection 82-503(c)(1)a.8. and
(c)(2)a.9. shall automatically sunset on July 1, 2022. The provisions in
subsections 82-503(c)(1)a.9 and (c)(2)a.10 shall automatically expire on
September 30, 2022. The provisions in subsections 82-503(c)(1)a.10 and
(c)(2)a.11 shall automatically expire on January 31, 2023. The provisions in
subsections 82-503(c)(1)a.11 and (c)(2)a.12 shall automatically expire on March
1, 2023. The provisions in subsections 82-503(c)(1)a.12 and (c)(2)a.13 shall
automatically expire on May, 2025. The provisions in subsections 82-
503(c)(1)a.13-a.15 and (c)(2)a.14-a.16 shall automatically expire on July 31,
2027.
b. Notwithstanding the provisions in subsection 82-503(c)(1)a., the following
streets, or portions thereof, shall not be co-named or renamed: 5th Street, 41st
Street, 71 st Street, Collins Avenue,Washington Avenue,Alton Road, and Ocean
Drive. The provisions in this subsection 82-503(c)(1)b., shall not apply to streets,
or portions thereof, that are co-named or renamed prior to December 27, 2014.
(2) Whenever a request is made to co-naming shall first be considered and reviewed by
the committee according to the following procedures:
a. Any person, organization, association, corporation or other entity, including a
member of the city, may propose that a street be co-named, by submitting the
request in writing to the committee. At a minimum, such request shall include the
following:
1. The street, or portion thereof, to be co-named; and
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2. The proposed co-name of the street, or portion thereof; and
3. The reason for the request; and
4. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.1., a factual summary including the date and circumstances
under which the officer died or was killed in the line of duty; and
5. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.3., a factual summary confirming the significant historic value
of the private not-for-profit organization, and the associated structure, to
the city; and
6. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.5., a factual summary confirming the commercial
establishment's contribution to the city; and
7. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.6., a factual summary confirming the status of the person as a
spiritual leader of a prominent religious institution in the City of Miami
Beach for 35 or more years and that the person resided in the City of
Miami Beach.
8. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.7., a factual summary confirming the status of the person as a
gay-rights pioneer and one of the first openly LGBTQ people ever elected
to public office in the U.S.
9. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.8., a factual summary confirming the status of the person as a
deceased historical figure who was instrumental in helping Latin
American countries achieve independence from the Spanish Empire_
10. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.9., a factual summary confirming the status of the person as
prominent Jewish figure who made significant civic contributions to
Jewish history and/or Jewish-related initiatives.
11. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.10., a factual summary confirming the status of the person as
a deceased Cuban-American artist who made vast contributions to Latin
music history and culture.
12. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.11., a factual summary confirming the status of the person as
a deceased photographer who documented the life and residents of
Miami Beach.
13. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.12., a factual summary confirming the status of the person as
a deceased spiritual leader of a prominent religious institution in the City
of Miami Beach who also made significant civic contributions to the City.
14. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.13, a factual summary confirming the status of the person as
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a Grammy-award winning singer, actress, songwriter, author,
philanthropist, and businesswoman who made extraordinary
contributions to music and culture in the United States and internationally.
15. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.14, a factual summary confirming the status of the person as
a deceased internationally renowned art collector who significantly
contributed to the City's arts and culture.
16. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.15, a factual summary confirming the status of the person as
a notable woman who made significant contributions to the civic and/or
political fabric of Miami Beach.
b. Within a reasonable time after receipt of the request, the committee shall meet
to consider and review same. Notice of the meeting shall be given to the person
and/or organization that made the request.
c. After reviewing the request, the committee shall transmit its recommendation to
the city.commission regarding the request. The committee's recommendation
requires a simple majority vote.
d. Within a reasonable time after receiving the recommendation from the
committee, the commission shall call a public hearing regarding the co-naming.
Notice of the public hearing shall be published at least ten days prior to the
hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the city.
e. At the close of the public hearing, the city commission may approve the request.
Any request to co-name a street or portion thereof pursuant to this subsection
82-503(c) must be approved by a'5/7ths vote of the city commission.
f. Any person, not-for-profit organization, or commercial establishment to be
recognized by the co-naming of a street, or portion thereof, must be in, good
standing in the community at the time of final approval of same by the city
commission and if, after the street is co-named, the person recognized, or the
principal(s) of the not-for-profit commercial establishment recognized are
-subsequently convicted or adjudicated guilty of a felony, the co-name shall be
removed from the street sign. In addition, the city commission may approve the
removal of the co-name of a street at a public hearing if said person, not-for-
profit organization, or commercial establishment is no longer in good standing in
the community. In either case, neither the city, nor any of its officers, employees,
contractors, or agents, shall have any liability to the person, not-for-profit
organization, or commercial establishment recognized by the co-naming of the
street or to the principal(s) of such not-for-profit organization or commercial
establishment (including, without limitation, if such person or principal(s) are
deceased, his/her heirs, relatives, successors, or assigns), and/or any other
party(ies) for any costs or claims resulting from such removal (and including,
without limitation, reimbursement of any costs incurred for design, fabrication,
installation, and/or maintenance of the street sign, if applicable).
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SECTION 2. REPEALER.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby
repealed.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY.
If any section, subsection, clause or provision of this Ordinance is held invalid, the
remainder shall not be affected by such invalidity.
SECTION.4. CODIFICATION:
It is the intention of the Mayor and City Commission of the.City of Miarrii Beach, and it
is hereby ordained that the provisions of this ordinance shall become and be made part of
the Miami Beach City Code. The sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or relettered
to accomplish such intention, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section,""article,"
or other appropriate word.
SECTION 5. .EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take effect on the 3 day of Atity4517, 2024..
PASSED AND ADOPTED this on day of -� . , 2024. •
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ATTEST:
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Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk --0 `F;q'
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(sponsored by Vice-Mayor Laura Dominguez .
co-sponsored by Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez)
Cosponsored by Commissioner Tanya K.Bhatt
Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Joseph Magazine APPROVED AS TO
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: July 24, 2024 10:45 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,AMENDING CHAPTER 82 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED"PUBLIC PROPERTY,"BY AMENDING ARTICLE VI,
ENTITLED "NAMING OF PUBLIC FACILITIES AND ESTABLISHMENT OF
MONUMENTS OR MEMORIALS," BY AMENDING SECTION 82-503 THEREOF,
ENTITLED "NAMING OF PUBLIC FACILITIES; CO-NAMING AND RE-NAMING OF
STREETS," BY AMENDING SUBSECTIONS (C)(1)(A)AND(C)(2)(A)TO PROVIDE •
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CO-NAMING OF
STREETS IN HONOR OF A NOTABLE WOMAN FIGURE WHO MADE
SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CIVIC, CULTURAL, OR POLITICAL
FABRIC OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH; PROVIDING SUNSET PROVISIONS
THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ANALYSIS
The attached Ordinance was prepared at the request of Vice-Mayor Laura Dominguez and
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez for consideration at the May 15, 2024 City Commission
meeting.
At the October 18, 2023 City Commission meeting, two items sponsored by Vice-Mayor Laura
Dominguez and co-sponsored by Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez were referred to the
Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee("PSNQLC")to discuss the co-naming
of 12th Street between Ocean Drive and Washington Avenue in honor of Naomi Wilzig and 13th
Street between Ocean Drive and Meridian Avenue in honor Gloria Estefan, respectively, along
with any amendment to Section 82-503 of the City Code that may be required to accomplish the
co-naming.
Both items were discussed at the February 14, 2024 PSNQLC meeting, and received favorable
recommendations to the City Commission to proceed with both co-naming and necessary
amendments to Section 82-503(c)(1 )of the City Code with a sunset date.
Similarly, at the February 21, 2024 City Commission meeting, Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt
referred an item to the PSNQLC to discuss a motion by the Miami Beach Commission for Women
(the "Commission"), citing lack of streets co-named after women in the.City, and providing a list
of seven (7) noteworthy candidates for consideration for co-naming of additional City streets in
honor of women who have significantly impacted the City's civic and political life.
At the April 17, 2024 PSNQLC meeting, the Committee discussed the Commission's motion,
agreeing that the City could benefit from uplifting and honoring more women who have contributed
to the history of the City.
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Commissioner Alex Fernandez proposed former Miami Beach Mayor Matti Bower, and
Commissioner Bhatt proposed former City Commissioner Nancy Liebman, respectively, as
examples of other women who could be candidates for street co-designations.
Under existing criteria in Section 82-503 of the City Code, City streets may only be co named of
(1) Miami Beach police officers who died or were killed in the line of duty; (2) a public facility
located on the street to be co-named; (3) private not-for-profit organizations with significant
historic value to the city and associated with structures which have a'significant historical value
or architectural significance to the city; (4) geographic areas within the city; or (5) a commercial
. establishment that has been in business in the City of Miami Beach for 100 or more years and
which is located on the street to be co-named.
In order to co-name a City street in honor of a notable woman figure who made significant
contributions to the civic, cultural, or political fabric of Miami Beach, the adoption of the limited,
additional co-naming criteria set forth herein is required.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? Yes
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
The Business Impact Estimate (BIE)was published on 7/5/2024. See BIE at:
https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
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Applicable Area
Citywide
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?
No No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which,as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in Iobbvinq? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Co-sponsor(s)
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt
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Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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