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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2025-33992RESOLUTION NO. 2025-33992 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 AT ITS SEPTEMBER 10, 2025, MEETING NAMING THE FLAMINGO PARK BASEBALL FIELD AFTER STANLEY "SKIP" BERTMAN AND MOUNTING A SIGN ACCOMPANYING A PLAQUE AND SUPPORTING PEDESTAL, TO CELEBRATE THE WORK OF STANLEY "SKIP" BERTMAN; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-504(A)(6) OF THE CITY CODE. WHEREAS, at the July 23, 2025, Commission meeting, at the request of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, the Mayor and City Commission referred an item (C4 E) to the Public Safety and Neighborhoods Quality of Life Committee ("PSNQLC"), to discuss naming the Flamingo Park Baseball Field after Stanley "Skip" Bertman (Exhibit A); and WHEREAS, Bertman is a graduate of Miami Beach High School (Class of 1956), who taught at Miami Beach High School, where he served as head baseball coach, leading the team to a state championship and two runner-up finishes from 1962 to 1971, including its undefeated 1970 season; and WHEREAS, Bertman spent his collegiate playing days as an outfielder and catcher at the University of Miami, in Coral Gables, Florida, from 1958-1960; and WHEREAS, during this time, he also served as Supervisor of the Miami Beach Little League and Pony League programs (1962-1970) through the Parks and Recreation Department, ultimately earning Florida High School Coach of the Year and earning three varsity letters from 1958 to 1960; and WHEREAS, Bertman later served as associate head coach at the University of Miami from 1976 to 1983, helping lead the Hurricanes to a national championship in 1982, where he famously orchestrated the "Grand Illusion" pickoff play during the College World Series; and WHEREAS, in 1984, Bertman led Louisiana State University to five College World Series titles and seven SEC championships over 18 seasons, compiling an 870-330-3 record (.724) with a .754 NCAA tournament winning percentage —the highest in college baseball history; and WHEREAS, Bertman was the first University of Miami baseball coach to have his number retired, was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame's inaugural class in 2006, and received the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's "Lifetime Contribution to Sports" award in 2010; and WHEREAS, naming the Flamingo Park baseball field after Stanley "Skip" Bertman would be a meaningful way to honor his legacy while he is still with us —allowing Miami Beach to celebrate the brilliance that players and fans at Miami Beach High, the University of Miami, and LSU have long admired; and WHEREAS, the budget for the production and installation of a sign to name the Flamingo Park Baseball Field after Stanley "Skip" Bertman shall not exceed $10,000.00, with funding allocated from the Parks and Recreation Department 2026 fiscal year budget; and WHEREAS, at the September 10, 2025, meeting, the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee provided a favorable recommendation to the City Commission to designate the Flamingo Park Baseball Field after Stanley "Skip" Bertman. See Exhibit B. 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 accept the recommendation of the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee, at its September 10, 2025 meeting, to name the Flamingo Park Baseball field after Stanley "Skip" Bertman and mount a sign accompanying a plaque and supporting pedestal, to celebrate the work of Stanley "Skip" Bertman; and direct the City Clerk to set a public hearing, pursuant to section 82-504(a)(6) of the City Code. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17 day of Dlcew 2025. ATTEST' / d ' DEC Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk Mayor Steven Meiner APPROVED AS TO 2 2 2025 FORM & LANGUAGE & FO UTION /oJ2o I mys City A orney 2R Date Sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez Cosponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez Resolutions - C7 AC MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager DATE: December 17, 2025 TITLE: 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 AT ITS SEPTEMBER 10, 2025, MEETING NAMING THE FLAMINGO PARK BASEBALL FIELD AFTER STANLEY "SKIP" BERTMAN AND MOUNTING A SIGN ACCOMPANYING A PLAQUE AND SUPPORTING PEDESTAL, TO CELEBRATE THE WORK OF STANLEY "SKIP" BERTMAN; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-504(A)(6) OF THE CITY CODE. RECOMMENDATION The Parks and Recreation Department supports naming the Flamingo Park Baseball Field in honor of Stanley "Skip" Bertman. This designation honors his work as a lransformative figure in American baseball, while recognizing his deep roots in the City of Miami Beach and his lifelong dedication to the community and youth development. Stanley "Skip" Bertman is a celebrated former baseball coach and athletic director at Louisiana State University (LSU). A graduate of Miami Beach High School in 1956, he played football and baseball, then returned as a teacher and head baseball coach from 1962 to 1974, leading the team to a state championship and two runner-up finishes. He also coached football and oversaw youth leagues for the Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department. Bertman was named Florida High School Coach of the Year three times. He later served as associate head coach at the University of Miami (UM) from 1976 to 1983, helping the Hurricanes win the 1982 national championship and famously orchestrating the "Grand Illusion" play in the College World Series. As LSU's head coach from 1984 to 2001, he led the Tigers to five national titles and seven Southeastern Conference (SEC) championships, with a .724 career winning percentage and the highest NCAA tournament win rate in history. He also earned three varsity letters as a player at UM and was part of the inaugural College Baseball Hall of Fame class in 2006. In 2010, he received the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's Lifetime Contribution to Sports award. Naming the Flamingo Park baseball field after Skip Bertman would honor his extraordinary legacy and lifelong impact on Miami Beach athletics and the community as a whole. At the July 23, 2025, Commission meeting, at the request of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, the Mayor and City Commission referred an item (C4 E) to the Public Safety and Neighborhoods Quality of Life Committee ("PSNQLC"), to discuss naming the Flamingo Park 1421 of 3458 Baseball Field after Stanley "Skip" Bertman. (Exhibit A) At the September 10, 2025, meeting, the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee provided a favorable recommendation to the City Commission to designate the Flamingo Park Baseball Field after Stanley "Skip" Bertman. (Exhibit B) ANALYSIS The budget for the production and installation of a sign to name the Flamingo Park Baseball Field after Stanley "Skip" Bertman shall not exceed $10,000.00, with funding allocated from the Parks and Recreation Department 2026 fiscal year budget. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT The budget for the production and installation of a sign naming the Flamingo Park Baseball Field after Stanley "Skip" Bertman shall not exceed $10,000.00, with funding allocated from the Parks and Recreation 2026 fiscal year budget. Does this Ordinance reauire a Business Impact Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY) If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: See BIE at: https:tlw .miamibeachfl,govlcity-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/ FINANCIAL INFORMATION CONCLUSION The Public Safety, Neighborhoods and Quality of Life Committee (PSNQLC) provided a favorable recommendation on its September 10, 2025 meeting to name the Flamingo Park Baseball Field in honor of the work of Stanley "Skip" Bertman, and to approve the sign, accompanied by placement of a plaque in honor of the work of Stanley "Skip" Bertman; and directing the City Clerk to set a public hearing pursuant to section 82-504(A) of the City Code. The budget for the production and installation of a sign shall not exceed $10,000, with funding allocated from the Parks and Recreation 2026 fiscal year budget. Attachments: Exhibit A — Referral Memo from July 23, 2025, Commission Meeting Item C4 E Exhibit B — Discussion Memo from September 10, 2025, PSNQLC Meeting Item NB9 Applicable Area South Beach 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? 1422 of 3458 Re RE Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): Department Parks and Recreation Sponsor(s) Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Alex Fernandez Co-sponsor(s) Condensed Title Set PH, Name Flamingo Park Baseball Field after Stanley "Skip" Bertman. (LD\AF) PKS Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only) 1423 of 3458 C4 E REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION REGARDING NAMING OF THE FLAMINGO PARK BASEBALL FIELD AFTER SKIP BERTMAN. Applicable Area: 1424 of 3458 Committee Referrals - C4 E MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez DATE: July 23, 2025 TITLE: REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION REGARDING NAMING OF THE FLAMINGO PARK BASEBALL FIELD AFTER SKIP BERTMAN. BACKGROUND/HISTORY Please place on the July 23 City Commission agenda a referral to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee is to consider my proposal to name the Flamingo Park baseball field after Skip Bertman. Whenever a request is made to re -name portion(s) of a public facility, including interior portion(s) of a park, Section 82-503(b) of the City Code requires the sponsor to submit the proposal in writing to an appropriate committee (in this case, the PSNQLC). Stanley "Skip" Bertman is a former baseball coach and athletic director at Louisiana State University (LSU). Bertman spent his collegiate playing days as an outfielder and catcher at the University of Miami, in Coral Gables, Florida, from 1958-1960. Skip is a graduate of Miami Beach High School, class of 1956, where he was a starting player in both football and baseball. Skip then spent 1962-1984 as a teacher at MBHS, and spent 11 seasons as head baseball coach at Miami Beach High School from 1962 to 1974, where his team won a state championship and was state runner-up twice. Skip also served as Supervisor of Miami Beach Little League and Pony League program from 1962 to 1970 on the behalf of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department. In addition Skip also was the Miami Beach High School Football Teams Offensive Line Coach from 1962 to 1971, which including an undefeated Football Team in 1970. Bertman was named Florida High School Coach of the Year three times. Based in part on these coaching credentials, Bertman went on to work as associate head coach at the University of Miami for eight seasons (1976-1983) under Ron Fraser. During this time, the Hurricanes won the national championship in 1982. In that 1982 College World Series, Bertman orchestrated one of the most famous plays in college baseball history --a phantom pickoff play known as the "Grand Illusion" which resulted in Wichita State's Phil Stephenson being thrown out at second base. From 1984, Bertman led the LSU Tigers baseball team to five College World Series championships and seven Southeastern Conference (SEC) championships in 18 years as head coach. He amassed 870 wins, 330 losses, and three ties for a .724 winning percentage. His .754 winning percentage in NCAA baseball tournament competition is the highest among head coaches in college baseball history. Bertman holds the distinction of being the first UM baseball coach to have his number retired. 1425 of 3458 In addition, Skip was quite a success as a player, earning three letters (1958-1960) as a catcher and outfielder with the Hurricanes. In 2006, Skip joined his former boss, Ron Fraser, as a member of the College Baseball Hall of Fame's Inaugural Induction Class. In October 2010, Skip was given the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's "Lifetime Contribution to Sports" award. Naming the Flamingo Park baseball field after Mr. Bertman wuuld be a wonderful way to honor his legacy while he is still with us, and allow Miami Beach to experience the brilliance of Stanley "Skip" Bertman that the fans and players at the University of Miami, LSU and his many Miami Beach High School loved and experienced. ANALYSIS FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT NA Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY) If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: See BIE at: hftps:liw .miamibeachfi.gov/city-hall/city-clerklmeetina-notices/ FINANCIAL INFORMATION CONCLUSION 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? Yes 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 Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez Sponsorial 1426 of 3458 Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez Co-sponsor(s) Condensed Title Ref: PSNQLC - Name Flamingo Park Baseball Field after Skip Bertman. (Rosen Gonzalez) Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only) 1427 of 3458 9. DISCUSSION REGARDING NAMING THE FLAMINGO PARK BASEBALL FIELD AFTER STANLEY "SKIP" BERTMAN. Applicable Area: 1428 of 3458 NEW BUSINESS 9 MIAMI BEACH COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM TO: Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee Members FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager DATE: September 10, 2025 TITLE: DISCUSSION REGARDING NAMING THE FLAMINGO PARK BASEBALL FIELD AFTER STANLEY "SKIP" BERTMAN. Discuss naming the Flamingo Park Baseball Field after Stanley "Skip" Bertman. Stanley "Skip" Bertman is a former baseball coach and athletic director at Louisiana Stale University (LSU). Bertman spent his collegiate playing days as an outfielder and catcher at the University of Miami, in Coral Gables, Florida, from 1958-1960. Skip is a graduate of Miami Beach High School, class of 1956, where he was a starting player in both football and baseball. Skip then spent 1962-1984 as a leacher at MBHS and spent 11 seasons as head baseball coach at Miami Beach High School from 1962 to 1974, where his team won a state championship and was state runner-up twice. Skip also served as Supervisor of Miami Beach Little League and Pony League program from 1962 to 1970 on behalf of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department. In addition, Skip also was the Miami Beach High School Football Teams Offensive Line Coach from 1962 to 1971, which included an undefeated Football Team in 1970. Bertman was named Florida High School Coach of the Year three times. Based in part on these coaching credentials, Bertman went on to work as associate head coach at the University of Miami for eight seasons (1976-1983) under Ron Fraser. During this time, the Hurricanes won the national championship in 1982. In that 1982 College World Series, Bertman orchestrated one of the most famous plays in college baseball history, a phantom pickoff play known as the "Grand Illusion" which resulted in Wichita State's Phil Stephenson being thrown out at second base. From 1984, Bertman led the LSU Tigers baseball team to five College World Series championships and seven Southeastern Conference (SEC) championships in 18 years as head coach. He amassed 870 wins, 330 losses, and three ties for a .724 winning percentage. His .754 winning percentage in NCAA baseball tournament competition is the highest among head coaches in college baseball history. Bertman holds the distinction of being the first UM baseball coach to have his number retired. In addition, Skip was quite a success as a player, earning three letters (1958-1960) as a catcher and outfielder with the Hurricanes. In 2006, Skip joined his former boss, Ron Fraser, as a member of the College Baseball Hall of Fame's Inaugural Induction Class. In October 2010, Skip was given the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's "Lifetime Contribution to Sports" award. Naming the Flamingo Park baseball field after Mr. Bertman would be a wonderful way to honor 1429 of 3458 his legacy while he is still with us and allow Miami Beach to experience the brilliance of Stanley "Skip" Bertman that his many fans and players at the University of Miami, LSU and Miami Beach High School loved and experienced. ANALYSIS At the July 23, 2025 Commission meeting, at the request of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, the Mayor and City Commission referred an item (C4 E) to the Public Safety and Neighborhoods Quality of Life Committee ("PSNQLC"), to discuss naming the Flamingo Park Baseball Field after Stanley "Skip" Bertman. (Exhibit A) Stanley "Skip" Bertman is a celebrated baseball coach who began his career at Miami Beach High School and later led Louisiana State University to five national championships. He also played and coached at the University of Miami, where he helped win the 1982 national title. Naming Flamingo Park's baseball field after him would honor his deep Miami Beach roots and lasting impact on the sport. In accordance with the committee's direction and design and sizing specifications, the preliminary cost estimate to name the Flamingo Park Baseball Field after Stanley "Skip" Bertman should not exceed $10,000.00. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT NIA Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY) The Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on. See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachft.gov/city-hall/city-clerklmeeting-notices/ FINANCIAL INFORMATION CONCLUSION Discuss naming the Flamingo Park Baseball Field after Stanley "Skip" Bertman. Applicable Area South Beach 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? Yes im Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal enqaqed in lobbying? No 1430 of 3458 If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): Department Parks and Recreation Sponsor(s) Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez Co-sponsors) Condensed Title Ref: PSNQLC — Name Flamingo Park Baseball Field after Skip Bertman. (Rosen Gonzalez) 1431 of 3458 C4 E REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION REGARDING NAMING OF THE FLAMINGO PARK BASEBALL FIELD AFTER SKIP BERTMAN. Applicable Area: 1432 of 3458 Committee Referrals - C4 E MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez DATE: July 23, 2025 TITLE: REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION REGARDING NAMING OF THE FLAMINGO PARK BASEBALL FIELD AFTER SKIP BERTMAN. RECOMMENDATION BACKGROUNDIHISTORY Please place on the July 23 City Commission agenda a referral to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee is to consider my proposal to name the Flamingo Park baseball field after Skip Bertman. Whenever a request is made to re -name portion(s) of a public facility, including interior portion(s) of a park, Section 82-503(b) of the City Code requires the sponsor to submit the proposal in writing to an appropriate committee (in this case, the PSNQLC). Stanley "Skip" Bertman is a former baseball coach and athletic director at Louisiana State University (LSU). Bertman spent his collegiate playing days as an outfielder and catcher at the University of Miami, in Coral Gables, Florida, from 1958-1960. Skip is a graduate of Miami Beach High School, class of 1956, where he was a starting player in both football and baseball. Skip then spent 1962-1984 as a teacher at MBHS, and spent 11 seasons as head baseball coach at Miami Beach High School from 1962 to 1974, where his team won a state championship and was state runner-up twice. Skip also served as Supervisor of Miami Beach Little League and Pony League program from 1962 to 1970 on the behalf of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department. In addition Skip also was the Miami Beach High School Football Teams Offensive Line Coach from 1962 to 1971, which including an undefeated Football Team in 1970. Bertman was named Florida High School Coach of the Year three times. Based in part on these coaching credentials, Bertman went on to work as associate head coach at the University of Miami for eight seasons (1976-1983) under Ron Fraser. During this time, the Hurricanes won the national championship in 1982. In that 1982 College World Series, Bertman orchestrated one of the most famous plays in college baseball history —a phantom pickoff play known as the "Grand Illusion" which resulted in Wichita State's Phil Stephenson being thrown out at second base. From 1984, Bertman led the LSU Tigers baseball team to five College World Series championships and seven Southeastern Conference (SEC) championships in 18 years as head coach. He amassed 870 wins, 330 losses, and three ties for a .724 winning percentage. His .754 winning percentage in NCAA baseball tournament compefition is the highest among head coaches in college baseball history. Bertman holds the distinction of being the first UM baseball coach to have his number retired. 1433 of 3458 In addition, Skip was quite a success as a player, earning three letters (1958-1960) as a catcher and outfielder with the Hurricanes. In 2006, Skip joined his former boss, Ron Fraser, as a member of the College Baseball Hall of Fame's Inaugural Induction Class. In October 2010, Skip was given the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's "Lifetime Contribution to Sports" award. Naming the Flamingo Park baseball field after Mi. Berman would be a wonderful way to honor his legacy while he is still with us, and allow Miami Beach to experience the brilliance of Stanley "Skip" Bertman that the fans and players at the University of Miami, LSU and his many Miami Beach High School loved and experienced. ANALYSIS FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT NA 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://www,miamibeachfi.gov/city-hall/cityclerk/meeting-notices/ CONCLUSION 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? Yes 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 Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez Sponsor(s) 1434 of 3458 Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez Co-sponsor(s) Condensed Title Ref: PSNOLC - Name Flamingo Park Baseball Field after Skip Bertman. (Rosen Gonzalez) Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only) 1435 of 3458