Resolution 2025-33627 I
RESOLUTION NO. 202533627
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION
TO WORK WITH THE MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
TO BRING BACK THE ANNUAL WOMEN'S CONFERENCE FOR
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH 2O26, AN INITIATIVE ORIGINALLY
CREATED BY FORMER MAYOR MATTI BOWER; AND REFERRING
A REQUEST TO THE MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
TO DISCUSS AND RECOMMEND POTENTIAL CONFERENCE
TOPICS AND GUEST SPEAKERS.
WHEREAS, during her first year in office, former Mayor Matti Herrera Bower
established the City's Women's Conference as an annual celebration of women's
leadership, contributions, and history; and
WHEREAS, the Women's Conference became a hallmark event held during
National Women's History Month each March, and continued throughout Mayor Bower's
tenure; and
WHEREAS, the Conference featured dynamic and influential women speakers, a
luncheon showcasing the artistry and talent of extraordinary women chefs, and
programming honoring outstanding women who shaped Florida's history; and
WHEREAS, reinstating this impactful tradition would reflect the City's ongoing
commitment to gender equity, civic engagement, and the celebration of women's
achievements across all sectors; and
WHEREAS, the advisory Miami Beach Commission for Women is uniquely
positioned to help reimagine and plan the Conference, drawing on its collective
expertise and community connections, in light of their involvement with the annual
Women's Exhibit during National Women's History Month; and
WHEREAS, as follows, the Mayor and City Commission wish to direct the City
Administration to collaborate with the Miami Beach Commission for Women to bring
back the annual Women's Conference, to be held during National Women's History
Month in March 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission further refer a request to the Miami
Beach Commission for Women to discuss and recommend potential topics,
programming elements, and invited guests for the 2026 Women's Conference.
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 City Administration to work with the Miami Beach
Commission for Women to bring back the annual Women's Conference for Women's
History Month 2026, an initiative originally created by former Mayor Matti Bower; and
refer a request to the Miami Beach Commission for Women to discuss and recommend
potential conference topics and guest speakers.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1� day of AP�'� 2025.
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Stevo einer, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
(sponsored by Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez)
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MIAMIBEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Rirardo J. Dopico
DATE: April 23, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, DIRECTWG THE GTV ADMINISTRATION TO WORK WITH THE
MIAMI BEACH COMM�SSION FOR WOMEN TO BRING BACK THE ANNUAL
WOMEN'S CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH 2O26, AN
INITIATIVE ORIGINALLY CREATED BY FORMER MAYOR MATTI BOWER; AND
REFERRING A REQUEST TO THE MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
TO DISCUSS AND RECOMMEND POTENTIAL CONFERENCE TOPICS AND
GUESTSPEAKERS.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Kristen
Rosen Gonzalez.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
NIA
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: https�llwww.miamibeachfl.00vlcity-hall/city-clerklmeetinq-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
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Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to Citv Code Section 2-177 Proiect�
No No
Was this Aoenda Item initiallv reouested bv a lobbyist which. as defined in Code Sec. 2-481.
includes a orincioal enaaqed in lobbvina? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and princlpal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsorls)
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
CO-SpOfI50f(5)
Condensetl Title
Bring Back Annual Women's Conference for Womeds History Month 2026. (Rosen Gonzalez)
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