LTC 495-2024 HISPANIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MOTIONMIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
NO.LTC#495-2024 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:Honorable Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission
FROM:
DATE:
Rafael E.Granado,City Clerk ~
November 8,2024
SUBJECT:HISPANIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MOTION
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (LTC)is to inform the Mayor and City
Commission of the following Motion passed by the Hispanic Affairs Committee at their
August 8,2024 meeting:
Members present:
Carmen Datorre,Elba Machado,Rosary Plana Falero,Gustavo Briand,and Natasha
Fernandez
Members absent:Julian Linares
Staff Present:Leonor Hernandez,Commission Liaison
MOTION:
Motion to support the acceptance of the donation of a bust of Don Jose de San Martin,
liberator of Argentina,Chile and Peru,to be placed at Collins Park among the other
busts at that location and to be placed on a pedestal similar to the one from Benito
Juarez,or in the alternative,to be placed at a strategic location in North Beach such as
the plaza of the Normandy Fountain or other location in North Beach where the City
Administration and City Commission agree to.(See attached L TC021-2024 previously
sent on this request).
Motion made by Gustavo Briand
Motion seconded by Carmen Datorre
Motion unanimously approved by all members present
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Don Jose de San Martin Fact Sheet
•Regarded as a national hero of Argentina,Chile,and Peru.
•Birth:February 25,1778,Yapeya,Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata
(modern-day Argentina)
•Death:August 17,1850,Boulogne-sur-Mer,France
•Nationality:Argentine
•Significant Contributions to Argentina:
1.Military Leadership:San Martin was a skilled military
commander and strategist.He played a pivotal role in the
Argentine War of Independence and was one of the principal
leaders in the fight for liberation from Spanish colonial rule.
2.Army of the North:San Martin organized and led the Army of
the North,which fought against Spanish forces in the northern
regions of Argentina.The most notable victory was the Battle
of San Lorenzo in 1813,a significant step towards Argentine
independence.
3.Respect for Civilian Rule:San Martin was a staunch supporter
of civilian rule and constitutional government.After securing
independence in Argentina and other South American nations,
he willingly resigned his command and withdrew from direct
involvement in politics and governance,setting an important
precedent for democratic transition.
4.Legacy:San Martin's legacy is celebrated in Argentina,where
he is considered one of the nation's founding fathers and is
often referred to as "The Liberator."His contributions to
Argentina's independence continue to be an integral part of
the country's history and identity.
MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO.LTC #
021-2024
LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission
Rafael E.Granado,City Clerk ~
January 19,2024
SUBJECT:HISPANIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MOTIONS
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (L TC)is to inform the Mayor and City Commission of
the following Motions passed by the Hispanic Affair Committee during the July 13,2023 and
December 12,2023 meetings:
July_13,2023 Meeting:
Communications -QR Codes
Motion:
The Hispanic Affairs Committee,in light of the continued growth of the monuments of historical
Hispanic figures at Collins Park,would like to urge the Commission to consider and recommend
the addition of QR codes on the monuments that would provide information on each historic
figure/bust and their respective significance.The link should provide information as to each
figure,the provenance of the creation of the bust,and the historical background of the artist.
Motion made by Elba Machado
Motion Seconded by Gustavo Briand
The motion was unanimously approved by all members present.
Members Present:Rosary Plana Falero,Carmen Datorre,Gustavo Briand,Elba Machado,
Atiosis Blanco
Members Absent:Liliana Martinez,Julian Linares
Staff Present:Leonor Hernandez,City Liaison
December 12,2023 Meeting:
Adult Education
Motion made at the request of School Board Member Lucia Baez and discussion among the
committee members,to recommend to the City Commission to explore ways to expand existing
program for adult education at Fienberg Fisher Elementary School,in that school or any other
location or any other public school within the City of Miami Beach having availability.
Expanding programs for adult education offered in our City will help our residents to improve job
market opportunities.
Motion made by Elba Machado and Atiosis Blanco
Unanimously approved by all members present.
Members Present:Rosary Plana Falero,Carmen Datorre,Gustavo Briand,Elba Machado,
Liliana Martinez,Atiosis Blanco,Julian Linares
Staff Present:Leonor Hernandez,City Liaison
Private Parking Lot Signage
Motion to recommend to the City Commission to address private parking lots'current signage to
clearly differentiate from City public parking (including but not limited to color,font size,
messaging,etc.).Also,specify in the sign that Citywide and a disabled parking permit are not
honored and require payment.Especially,because the current signage has impacted the most
vulnerable members of our community,our elderly residents,and residents with disabilities.
Motion made by Julian Linares and seconded by Gustavo Briand.
Unanimously approved by all members present.
Members Present:Rosary Plana Falero,Carmen Datorre,Gustavo Briand,Elba Machado,
Liliana Martinez,Atiosis Blanco,Julian Linares
Staff Present:Leonor Hernandez,City Liaison
Don Jose de San Martin Bust
To recommend to the City Commission,that in order to honor City residents representing the
communities of Argentina,Chile,and Peru,install a bust of General Don Jose de San Martin at
Collins Park.
Motion made by Gustavo Briand and Seconded by Elba Machado.
Unanimously approved by all members present.
Members Present:Rosary Plana Falero,Carmen Datorre,Gustavo Briand,Elba Machado,
Liliana Martinez,Atiosis Blanco,Julian Linares
Staff Present:Leonor Hernandez,City Liaison
CC:Marcia Monserrat,Chief of Staff
Members of the Hispanic Affairs Committee
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