HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-34140RESOLUTION NO. 2026-34140
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE LIGHTING OF
CITY HALL PURPLE DURING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH IN MARCH
2026, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ADMINISTRATION TO IMPLEMENT A STUDENT SHADOWING
PROGRAM WITH WOMEN LEADERS AT CITY HALL DURING
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH IN MARCH 2O26, AND ENCOURAGING
THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR SUSTAINING
ANNUAL RECOGNITION OF WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH, INCLUDING
SIMILAR INITIATIVES IN FUTURE YEARS.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach celebrates Women's History Month each March to
honor the achievements and contributions of women in shaping our community and society; and
WHEREAS, Women's History Month originated as a national celebration in 1987 following
a congressional resolution, and it continues to recognize the vital role women have played in
American history and society; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission seeks to visibly demonstrate its commitment to gender
equity and recognition of women leaders by lighting City Hall purple throughout March 2026,
except during the designated Multiple Sclerosis Awareness period as referenced in Resolution
No. 2026-34085 brought by Commissioner Dominguez and adopted on February 5, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to complement this symbolic gesture with an educational
initiative by inviting students to shadow women leaders at City Hall during Women's History Month
in March 2026, thereby fostering mentorship, civic engagement, and leadership development
among future generations; and
WHEREAS, these actions align with the City's values of inclusion, empowerment, and
community engagement, and will further enhance the observance of Women's History Month in
Miami Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby approve
the lighting of City Hall purple during Women's History Month in March 2026, authorize and direct
the City Administration to implement a student shadowing program with women leaders at City
Hall during Women's History Month in March 2026, and further encourage the City Administration
to develop a plan for sustaining annual recognition of Women's History Month, including similar
initiatives in future years.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this o75 day
ATTEST:
MAR 0 3 2026
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas)
Co -Sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. 8hatt
Co -Sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez
of 2026.
Steven Meiner, Mayor
iP 0RATED.
APPROVED AS TO
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: February 25, 2026
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE LIGHTING OF CITY HALL PURPLE
DURING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH IN MARCH 2O26, AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO IMPLEMENT A STUDENT
SHADOWING PROGRAM WITH WOMEN LEADERS AT CITY HALL DURING
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH IN MARCH 2O26, AND ENCOURAGING THE CITY
ADMINISTRATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR SUSTAINING ANNUAL
RECOGNITION OF WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH, INCLUDING SIMILAR
INITIATIVES IN FUTURE YEARS.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Vice Mayor Monica Matteo-
Salinas
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
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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.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
524 of 1589
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
No
Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
Proiect?
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
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Monica Matteo-Salinas
Co-sponsors)
Condensed Title
Light City Hall Purple for Women's History Month. (Matteo-Salinas) CA
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
525 of 1589