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LTC 389-2025 LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee MotionsMIAMI BEACH OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK LTC No. 389-2025 LETTER TO COMMISSION TO: FROM: Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk � DATE: September 16, 2025 SUBJECT: LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee Motions On January 11, 2017, the Miami Beach City Commission authorized the installation of aesthetic surface treatments at the intersection of 12th Street and Ocean Drive. The project included pavers at three crosswalks featuring pastel colors inspired by the palette of Leonard Horowitz, co-founder of the Miami Design Preservation League. Installed in October 2018, the artwork serves as both a tribute to Horowitz and in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. On August 21, 2025, the Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) issued a letter to the City of Miami Beach specifically ordering the removal of the "Pavement surface at the intersection of Ocean Drive and 12 Street (three crosswalks)" by September 4, 2025, and stating that FOOT would remove the crosswalks at the City's expense if the City failed to comply. In response, the Miami Beach City Commission sponsored several legislative items at the September 3, 2025, City Commission meeting to address the FOOT directive. The Advisory Committee reviewed and discussed the items at their meeting on September 9, 2025, and approved the following motions: Motion 1: Support the resolution sponsored by Commissioner Joseph Magazine (item C7 AM on the September 3, 2025, City Commission agenda) that proposes the donation of two benches in Lummus Park to be painted to symbolize the history of the LGBTQ+ Community. It is recommended the benches are donated, as a gift, to the Advisory Committee who will subsequently donate them to the city. The benches will be displayed in the event the colored pavers on 12th Street and Ocean Drive are removed. Motion Made by: Michael Bath Motion Seconded by: Laurence Moser Motion passed unanimously Motion 2: In the event that the crosswalk is removed by FOOT or its agents, the City of Miami Beach should take all necessary measures to preserve the colored pavers at 12th Street and Ocean Drive and repurpose them as part of a memorial in recognition of their Art Deco, cultural, community, and artistic significance. Motion Made by: Eddy Rivero Motion Seconded by: Vincent Becchinelli Motion passed unanimously We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community Motion 3:The City of Miami Beach is encouraged to formally explore the potential designation of the entirety of Ocean Drive as a "Heritage Site",in its current as-is condition,in accordance with the State of Florida's criteria for such designation,which includes a minimum age of 50 years.This designation should be pursued as soon as possible. Motion Made by:Timur Tugberk Motion Seconded by:Laurence Moser Motion passed unanimously Members Present:Carol Coombes,Christoph Babka,Michael Bath,Vincent Becchinelli,Eddie Marti Kring,Laurence Moser,Victoria Pelletier,Eddy Rivero,Lymari Veloz,Jonathan Welsh and Facundo Yebne We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community