Resolution 2024-33270 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33270
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO RE-
PAINT THE HISTORIC SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY CENTER ("SSCC"), IN
CONSULTATION WITH BARBARA HULANICKI, IN ONE LIGHT NEUTRAL
COLOR TO ACCENTUATE AND REVITALIZE ITS BRUTALIST
ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES.
WHEREAS, the South Shore Community Center (the "South Shore Community
Center" or the "SSCC"), located:at 833 6th Street, was built in 1971 and designed by
renowned architect Morris Lapidus; and
WHEREAS, the SCC:was one of the contenders as the site for the new Fire
Station 1; and
WHEREAS, On August 20, 2024, in a Countywide referendum, Miami-Dade
County voters gave their approval for the construction of a new Fire 'Station No. 1 in
Flamingo Park, instead of the previously proposed location at 833 6th Street; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission wish to direct the Administration to
re-paint the historic South Shore Community Center, in consultation with Barbara
Hulanicki, in one light neutral color to accentuate and revitalize its brutalist architectural
features; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hulanicki shall work with.the City's Historic Preservation Officer
in selecting the colors to ensure that Morris Lapidus' intentional design is highlighted
and preserved.
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 direct the Administration to re-paint the historic South Shore
'Community Center("SSCC"), in consultation with Barbara Hulanicki, in one light neutral
color'to accentuate and revitalize its brutalist architectural features.
PASSED and ADOPTED THIS // day of 5040(2024.
ATTEST: •
SEP 2 9 2024
Steven Meiner, Mayor
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
(Sponsored by Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez) 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: September 11, 2024
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ADD THE
SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY CENTER ("SSCC") TO THE LIST OF HISTORIC
BUILDINGS TO BE RE-PAINTED UTILIZING THE LEONARD HOROWITZ COLOR
PALETTE, IN CONSULTATION WITH BARBARA HULANICKI TO ENSURE THE
APPROPRIATE SELECTION OF COLORS FROM THE HOROWITZ PALETTE TO
ACCENTUATE THE ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES OF THE SSCC.
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Kristen
Rosen Gonzalez.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
The sponsor of this item requests that the Administration be prepared to address the fiscal impact
of this proposed measure, if any, at the City Commission meeting.
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 lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
Co-sponsor(s)
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ADD THE SOUTH
SHORE COMMUNITY CENTER ("SSCC") TO THE LIST OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS
TO BE RE-PAINTED UTILIZING THE LEONARD HOROWITZ COLOR PALETTE, IN
CONSULTATION WITH BARBARA HULANICKI TO ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE
SELECTION OF COLORS FROM THE HOROWITZ PALETTE TO ACCENTUATE THE
ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES OF THE SSCC.
WHEREAS, in the early 1980s, New York designer Leonard Horowitz collaborated with
Barbara Capitman to develop a color palette comprising approximately 40 colors, aimed at
revitalizing the aging Art Deco facades in Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, with the assistance of Ernest Martin, then Director of the Dade County Office
of Community and Economic Development, funding was secured to implement a facade painting
program utilizing the Horowitz color palette, administered by the Miami Beach Community
Development Corporation (MBCDC);
WHEREAS, over fifty property owners participated in the program, resulting in the
rejuvenation of numerous Art Deco buildings in Miami Beach;
WHEREAS, on February 26, 2024, the Land Use and Sustainability Committee (LUSC)
reviewed a proposal to repaint the Colony Theater and Beach Patrol Headquarters utilizing the
Leonard Horowitz color palette, with consultation from famous artist and fashion designer Ms.
Barbara Hulanicki to ensure the color scheme complements architectural features; and
WHEREAS, the South Shore Community Center, located at 833 6th Street, was one of the
contenders as the site for the new Fire Station 1; and
WHEREAS, on August 20, 2024, in a Countywide referendum, Miami-Dade County voters
gave their approval for the construction of a new Fire Station 1 in Flamingo Park instead; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission wish to add the South Shore Community
Center, which was built in 1971 and designed by renowned architect Morris Lapidus, to the list of
historic buildings to be re-painted utilizing the Horowitz color palette.
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 direct the Administration to add the South Shore Community Center
("SSCC') to the list of historic buildings to be re-painted utilizing the Leonard Horowitz color
palette, in consultation with Barbara Hulanicki to ensure the appropriate selection of colors from
the Horowitz palette to accentuate the architectural features of the SSCC.
PASSED and ADOPTED THIS day of 2024.
ATTEST:
Steven Meiner, Mayor
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO
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(Sponsored by Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez) &FOR EXECUTION
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