Resolution 2025-33716 RESOLUTION NO 202533716
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, MADE AT ITS MAY 14, 2025, MEETING, TO APPROVE
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE, LOCATED
AT 415T STREET AND PINE TREE DRIVE, IN HONOR OF RABBI TIBOR
STERN; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SET A PUBLIC
HEARING ON JULY 23, 2025, PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-504(A) OF
THE CITY CODE.
WHEREAS, Rabbi Tibor H. Stern was a distinguished Torah scholar, spiritual
leader, and prolific author whose influence extended across communities in the United
States and beyond; and
WHEREAS, in 1955, Rabbi Stem arrived in Miami Beach, where he served as the
spiritual leader of Beth Jacob Congregation until 1964, and later became the Rabbi of the
Jacob C. Cohen Community Synagogue, a position he held from 1964 to 1990; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Stern continued his leadership as the Rabbi of Congregation
Chevra Shas of Tower 41 for approximately the past 15 years; was a visionary in
strengthening Jewish life in Miami Beach, played a pivotal role in establishing the Miami
Beach eruv in 1982 and served as chairman of the Miami Beach Eruv Council.
Additionally, he chaired the Rabbinic Building Commission during the reconstruction of
the Daughters of Israel mikvah; and
WHEREAS, beyond his local impact, Rabbi Stern was a respected leader in the
broader Orthodox Jewish community. He served as vice president of the Union of
Orthodox Rabbis of the U.S. and Canada and was a member of the Executive of the
Rabbinical Council of America; and
WHEREAS, a dedicated philanthropist, Rabbi Stern was actively involved with
numerous charitable organizations, particularly the Bikur Cholim hospital in Israel, and
his intellectual contributions were vast, authoring over 35 volumes of scholarly works and
Torah publications that continue to be revered worldwide; and
WHEREAS, at the March 19, 2025, City Commission meeting, the Mayor and City
Commission referred a discussion item regarding installing a memorial plaque on 41��
Street and Pine Tree Drive in honor of Rabbi Tibor Stern to the Public Safety and
Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee (the "Committee"); and
WHEREAS, at its May 14, 2025, meeting, the Committee discussed and
recommended the installation of a commemorative plaque at 41�1 Street and Pine Tree
Drive in Rabbi Stern's honor; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 82-504(a) of the City Code, establishing a
memorial plaque requires a public hearing, with notice of the public hearing regarding the
establishment of the memorial plaque published at least ten days prior to the hearing in
a newspaper of general circulation in the City.
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 accept the recommendation of the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality
of Life Committee, made at its May 14, 2025, meeting, to approve the establishment of a
commemorative plaque located at 41s' Street and Pine Tree Drive, in honor of Rabbi
Stern, and direct the City Clerk to set a public hearing on July 23, 2025, pursuant to
Section 82-504(a) of the City Code.
PASSED and ADOPTED this �f day of ���� 2025.
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ATTEST: even Meiner, Mayor
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Enc Carpenter, City Manager
DATE: June 25, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CIN COMMISSION OF THE CITV OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETV AND NEIGHBORHOOD �UALIN OF LIFE COMMITTEE, MADE
AT ITS MAY 14, 2025, MEETING, TO APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
COMMEMOR4TIVE PLA�UE, IOCATED AT 41ST STREET AND PINE TREE
DRIVE, IN HONOR OF RABBI TIBOR STERN;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 23, 2025, PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-
504(A) OF THE CITY CODE.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends the City Commission approve the Resolution and se[the public
hearing for July 23, 2025.
BACKGROUNDIHISTORY
On March 19, 2025, the Mayor and City Commission approved the refertal of item C4 T,
sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner, to discuss at Ihe Public Safery and Neighborhood Quality of
Life Committee ("PSNQLC" or the "Committee") installing a memorial plaque on 41 st Street and
Pine Tree Drive in honor of Rabbi Tibor Stem.
ANALYSIS
The referral memo described Rabbi Tibor H. Stern as a dis�inguished Torah scholar, spintual
leader, and prolifc author whose influence extended across communities in the United States and
beyond. The memo further went on to describe his accomplishments. His rabbinic career began
with leadership roles at Congregation Kerem Israel in Kansas City, Missouri, and Beth Israel in
Oakland, Califomia.
In 1955, Rabbi Stem arrived in Miami Beach, where he sened as the spiritual leader of
Beth Jacob Congregation until 1964. He then became the Rabbi of the Jacob C. Cohen
Community Synagogue, a position he held from 1964 [0 1990. Later, he continued his leadership
as the Rabbi of Congregation Chevra Shas of Tower 41.
A visionary in strengthening Jewish life in Miami Beach, Rabbi Stem played a pivotal role
in establishing the Miami Beach eruv in 1982 and served as chairman of the Miami Beach
Erw Council. Additionally, he chaired the Rabbinic Building Commission during the
reconstruction of the Daughters of Israel mikvah.
Beyond �is bcal impact, Rabbi Slern was a respected leader in the broader Orthodoz
Jewish communiry. He served as vice president of the Union o(Orthodoz Rabbis of the U.S. and
Canada and was a member ot the Executive of the Rabbinical Council of America. A dedicated
philanthropist, Ra66i Stem was actively irnolved with numerous chantable organizations,
particularty lhe Bikur Cholim hospital in Isreel. His intellectual conlributions were vast, aulhoring
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over 35 volumes of scholady works and Torah publications that continue to be revered woddwide.
On May 14, 2025, the Committee discussed the item antl recommended in favor of establishing
a commemorative plaque in Rabbi Stern's honor. Pursuant to Section to 82-504 (a) of the City
Code, ihis recommendation is being transmiried to the Mayor and City Commission for
wnsideretion and, consistent with Ihe requirements of Section 82-504 (a)(6), setting a public
heanng for July 23, 2025.
If the Commission ultimatety approves hononng the life of Rabbi Tibor Stern with a memorial
plaque to be installed at 41 st Street and Pine Tree Dnve (the'ProjecY)in accordance with Section
82-564 0/ [he City Code, the Project will consist of inslallation of Ihe commemorative plaque,
induding design,fabrication, installation, and necessary impmvements to the area. The total wst
for this Project is approximately$7,500.00.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
The fiscal impact for Ihis Project is approximately$1,500.00.
Does this Ordinance reauire a Business Imoact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the 8usiness Impact Estimate (BIE)was published on:
See BIE at: https Ilwww miamibeachFl qov/citv-halllcitvtlerklmeetina-noticesl
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends adopting the ResoWtion accepting ihe recommendation of the
PSN�LC at its May 14, 2025, meeting to establish a commemorative plaque at 41�' Sireet and
Pine Tree Drive, in honor o( Rabbi Tibor Slern. Furthermore, said Resolution setting a public
hearing on July 23, 2025, to consider whether to approve the proposed commemorative plaque
by a 5l7ths vote; and directing the Ciry Clerk to provide public notice of the hearing consistent
with the requiremen[s of Section 82-504(a)(6)of the Ciry Code.
ADDlicable Area
Middle Beach
Is this a "Residenls Rioht to Know" item. Is this item related lo a G.O. Bond
oursuant to CiN Code Section 2-177 Proiect?
Yes No
Was this Aaenda Item initiallv reauested bv a lobbvist which as defined in Code Sec. 2d81
includes a princioal enoaqed in lobbvino9 No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and pnncipal(s):
Deoartment
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Facilities and Fleet Management
Soonsorlsl
Mayor Steven Meiner
Co-soonsor(sl
Condensed 7itle
Set PH/Accept RedEstablish Commemorative Plaque in Honor ot Rabbi Stern. (Meiner) FF
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