HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-34175RESOLUTION NO. 202634175
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE FAVORABLE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY NEIGHBORHOOD
QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT ITS FEBRUARY 19, 2026
MEETING, TO PAINT CITY BIKE RACKS IN RAINBOW COLORS, IN
LIGHT OF FDOT'S REMOVAL OF RAINBOW CROSSWALKS
INCLUDING THE CITY'S OWN AT 12TH STREET AND OCEAN DRIVE.
WHEREAS, on February 19, 2026, the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life
Committee (°PSNQLC°) discussed initiatives related to commemorating the City of Miami Beach's
longstanding support for the LGBTQ+ community; and
WHEREAS, the PSNQLC considered the feasibility of directing the City Administration to
paint certain City bicycle racks in rainbow colors in light of the State of Florida Department of
Transportation's removal of rainbow crosswalks, including the City's former rainbow crosswalk at
12 Street and Ocean Drive; and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost of implementing the rainbow bicycle rack pilot program
ranges from approximately $2,250 to $2,700 for up to three locations, with installation and
maintenance anticipated to be performed by City crews; and
WHEREAS, the PSNQLC voted to move this item forward to the City Commission with a
favorable recommendation.
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 favorable recommendation of the Public Safety and Neighborhood
Quality of Life Committee, at its February 19, 2026 meeting, to paint City bike racks in rainbow
colors, in light of FDOT's removal of rainbow crosswalks including the City's own at 12th Street
and Ocean Drive.
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ATTEST: Steven Meurer, Mayor
MAR 2 0 2026
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
App tared by CommissionerTanya K. Shah
Sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez
Co -Sponsored by Commissioner Monica Matteo-Saline
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager
DATE: March 18, 2026
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION
OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT
ITS FEBRUARY 19, 2026 MEETING, TO PAINT CITY BIKE RACKS IN RAINBOW
COLORS. IN LIGHT OF FDOT'S REMOVAL OF RAINBOW CROSSWALKS
INCLUDING THE CITY'S OWN AT 12TH STREET AND OCEAN DRIVE.
RECOMMENDATION
The City Administration ("Administration") recommends that the Mayor and City Commission
("City Commission") adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
During the February 19, 2026 Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee
("PSNQLC" or "Committee") meeting, the following three (3) agenda items were discussed
separately and moved to the City Commission with favorable recommendations from the
Committee:
ITEM 6 — DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION REGARDING THE FEASIBILITY OF DIRECTING CITY
ADMINISTRATION TO PAINT CITY BIKE RACKS IN RAINBOW COLORS, IN LIGHT OF
FDOT'S REMOVAL OF RAINBOW CROSSWALKS INCLUDING THE CITY'S OWN AT 12TH
STREET AND OCEAN DRIVE.
ITEM 7 — DISCUSS / TAKE ACTION REGARDING INSTALLING A COMMEMORATIVE
PLAQUE ADJACENT TO THE CONTEMPLATED ART DECO RAINBOW CROSSWALK
REPLICA AT LUMMUS PARK IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
ITEM 8 — CONSIDER THE CO -NAMING OF 12 STREET FROM WASHINGTON AVENUE TO
OCEAN DRIVE AS "PRIDE STREET".
ANALYSIS
Below is a synopsis of each item and the actions to be taken by the Administration on each item,
pursuant to the Committee's recommendations.
ITEM 6 — DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION REGARDING THE FEASIBILITY OF DIRECTING CITY
ADMINISTRATION TO PAINT CITY BIKE RACKS IN RAINBOW COLORS, IN LIGHT OF
FDOT'S REMOVAL OF RAINBOW CROSSWALKS INCLUDING THE CITY'S OWN AT 12TH
STREET AND OCEAN DRIVE (Attachment A).
The proposed rainbow -color bicycle rack installation pilot program would provide a visible,
functional, and legally compliant way for the City to honor and reaffirm its longstanding support
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for the LGBTQ+ community, particularly in the vicinity of the former Leonard Horowitz -inspired
rainbow crosswalk in Lummus Park. Implementing up to three (3) pilot locations throughout the
City would allow the City to evaluate community response, utilization, durability, and maintenance
needs before considering any expansion of the program.
ITEM 7 — DISCUSS / TAKE ACTION REGARDING INSTALLING A COMMEMORATIVE
PLAQUE ADJACENT TO THE CONTEMPLATED ART DECO RAINBOW CROSSWALK
REPLICA AT LUMMUS PARK IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH (Attachment 8).
The intent of the plaque placement is to document the history of progress made by the LGBTQ
community, including Miami Beach's commitment to diversity and inclusion that led to the
installation of the original Art Dew rainbow crosswalk. The plaque should document the history
of how, notwithstanding the fact that the crosswalk was among the safest on Ocean Drive, the
State of Florida ordered its removal citing safety concerns — a decision widely perceived as an
attack on the LGBTQ community. The plaque would serve as a respectful and informative
companion to the existing commemorative marker, preserving the memory of the crosswalk and
the values it represented, and further serving as a reminder that while we have advanced in
securing LGBTQ rights, those rights remain under constant attack and should not be taken for
granted. If approved by the City Commission, and funded, the Department of Parks, Facilities,
Fleet and Beaches suggests installing a stainless -steel plaque mounted on a pedestal that would
be placed adjacent to the Art Dew Rainbow Crosswalk replica at Lummus Park.
ITEM 8 — CONSIDER THE CO -NAMING OF 12 STREET FROM WASHINGTON AVENUE TO
OCEAN DRIVE AS "PRIDE STREET" (Attachment C).
In order to co -name 12 Street from Washington Avenue to Ocean Drive as "Pride Street", Section
82-503(c) of the City Code must be amended to provide for additional criteria for the co -naming
of 12 Street from Washington Avenue to Ocean Drive as "Pride Street". The amendment would
require two readings by the City Commission. Following City Commission approval, the proposed
co -naming would need to be sponsored by a Miami -Dade County Commissioner and approved
by the Miami -Dade County Board of County Commissioners ("BCC") via a resolution. Subsequent
to BCC approval, the City's Transportation and Mobility Department will coordinate with the
Miami -Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works ("DTPW") on the fabrication
and installation of the new street co -name signs.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Item 6 —The estimated cost to purchase one (1) individual rainbow -color bicycle rack is
approximately $150, Each pilot location is envisioned to include five (5) to six (6) bicycle racks,
resulting in an estimated material cost of $750 to $900 per location. If up to three (3) pilot locations
are selected, the total estimated cost of the rainbow -color bicycle racks would range from
approximately $2,250 to $2,700. Note this estimate does not include the costs associated with
the installation of new concrete pads (if required), staff labor for installation, or ongoing
maintenance. These costs are anticipated to be minimal as the installation and maintenance
would be performed by City crews. Funding for the installation of bicycle racks citywide is currently
identified in the Transportation and Mobility Department's annual operating budget.
Item 7 — The projected cost of the commemorative plaque is approximately $10,000.00. Funding
for this project would be considered as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget process.
Item 8 — Should the City Commission wish to move forward with co -naming 12 Street between
Washington Avenue and Ocean Drive, the fabrication and installation of the new co -naming signs
would be performed by DTPW; and the City would reimburse DTPW for the costs incurred for this
work. The cost is nominal and can be absorbed within the Transportation and Mobility
Department's Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget.
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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:llw.miamibeachFl.govlcity-halllcity-clerk/meeting-noticesl
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
NIA
CONCLUSION
Should the City Commission adopt the resolution accepting the recommendations of the
PSNOLC, at its February 19, 2026 meeting, the Administration will move forward with the
following three (3) Pride -related initiatives: (1) paint City bike racks in rainbow colors, in light of
FDOT's removal of rainbow crosswalks including the City's own at 12 Street and Ocean Drive;
(2) install a commemorative plaque adjacent to the contemplated Art Deco rainbow crosswalk
replica at Lummus Park (subject to funding appropriation through the Fiscal Year 2027 budget
process); and (3) co -name 12 Street from Washington Avenue to Ocean Drive as "Pride Street".
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 principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
Transportation and Mobility
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Co-soonsorls)
Condensed Title
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NR- Accept Rec, Paint City Bike Racks in Rainbow Colors. (TB-LD-AF) TR
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
Not reached on 2/25/2026 - C7 AD
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM
TO: Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee Members
FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager
DATE: February 19, 2026
TITLE: DISCUSSfTAKE ACTION REGARDING THE FEASIBILITY OF DIRECTING CITY
ADMINISTRATION TO PAINT CITY BIKE RACKS IN RAINBOW COLORS, IN
LIGHT OF FDOT'S REMOVAL OF RAINBOW CROSSWALKS INCLUDING THE
CITY'S OWN AT 12TH STREET AND OCEAN DRIVE.
The City Administration ("Administration") recommends installing rainbow -color bicycle racks at
up to three (3) locations in the City of Miami Beach ("City") as a six (6)-month pilot program. The
Administration further recommends that the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life
Committee ("PSNQLC" or "Committee") discuss this item and provide input regarding the
proposed pilot program.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
At the December 17, 2025 City Commission meeting, at the request of Commissioner Tanya K.
Bhatt, the Mayor and City Commission ("City Commission") referred an item (C4 T) to the
PSNQLC to discuss and take action regarding the feasibility of directing the Administration to
paint City bike racks in rainbow colors, in response to the removal of the City's rainbow crosswalk
at the intersection of Ocean Drive and 12 Street by the Florida Department of Transportation
("FDOT").
On June 30, 2025, the FDOT issued Engineering and Operations Memorandum No. 25-01
requiring all traffic control devices, including pavement surface markings, be compliant with the
FDOT Design Manual, the Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices, and the Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and
Maintenance for Streets and Highways, 2023 edition, on all public roads in the State. The FDOT's
Memorandum served as official notification to remedy all non -compliant pavement markings
across the State, including, but not limited to, rainbow crosswalks. On August 21, 2025, the FDOT
notified the City, via letter, regarding the required removal of the rainbow crosswalk at the
intersection of Ocean Drive and 12 Street. Pursuant to this directive, on October 5, 2025, the
FDOT removed the City's Leonard Horowitz -inspired rainbow crosswalk at the intersection of
Ocean Drive and 12 Street.
In response, the Transportation and Mobility Department staff reviewed how other Florida cities
have honored LGBTQ+ pride while complying with the current FDOT regulation. City staff
contacted the City of St. Petersburg to learn about their rainbow bicycle rack initiative,
implemented after their rainbow crosswalks and pride-themed pavement treatments were
removed. The City of St. Petersburg installed a total of 11 pride-themed bicycle rack sets at the
intersection of Central Avenue and 25 Street, using standard (inverted U) bicycle racks as a
visible, permanent expression of support for the LGBTQ+ community (Attachment A).
ANALYSIS
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Given the symbolic importance of the former Leonard Horowitz -inspired rainbow crosswalk at the
intersection of Ocean Drive and 12 Street, the Transportation and Mobility Department staff
recommend Lummus Park as the primary South Beach location for the installation of rainbow
bicycle racks. As shown in Attachment B — Lummus Park Existing Racks and Rendering, there
are existing "wave" style bicycle racks installed on concrete pads along Ocean Drive near 11
Street. The existing bicycle racks can be easily removed and replaced with new rainbow -color
bicycle racks, eliminating the need for any concrete work at this site.
Furthermore, the Transportation and Mobility Department staff has identified the following
additional candidate locations for installation of rainbow -color bicycle racks for consideration by
the PSNOLC:
• Mid -Beach: Pride Park or Bayshore Park
• North Beach: Bandshell area or North Beach Oceanside Park
Specific bicycle rack locations within these parks have not yet been determined and would require
field assessments to confirm visibility from adjacent roadways, ADA accessibility, clearance from
utilities and landscaping, and constructability. With the exception of Lummus Park (where existing
concrete pads exist), most sites will likely require the installation of new concrete pads.
Consistent with the configuration used in Lummus Park (Attachment B) and the example from the
City of St. Petersburg (Attachment A), each pilot location is envisioned to include a set of five (5)
to six (6) rainbow -color bicycle racks spaced approximately three (3) feet apart, requiring an area
of roughly 14 feet by 10 feet.
The six (6)-month pilot program would allow the City to assess community feedback, utilization,
durability and maintenance needs of the rainbow -color bicycle racks under coastal, high -usage
conditions before considering any future expansion of the program.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
The estimated cost to purchase one (1) individual rainbow -color bicycle rack is approximately
$150. Each pilot location is envisioned to include five (5) to six (6) bicycle racks, resulting in an
estimated material cost of $750 to $900 per location. If up to three (3) pilot locations are selected,
the total estimated cost of the rainbow -color bicycle racks would range from approximately $2,250
to $2,700. Note this estimate does not include the costs associated with the installation of new
concrete pads (if required), staff labor for installation, or ongoing maintenance. These costs are
anticipated to be minimal as the installation and maintenance would be performed by City crews.
Funding for the installation of bicycle racks citywide is currently identified in the Transportation
and Mobility Department's annual operating budget.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
The Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on.
See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfi.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
TBD
CONCLUSION
The proposed rainbow -color bicycle rack installation pilot program would provide a visible,
functional, and legally compliant way for the City to honor and reaffirm its longstanding support
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for the LGBTQ+ community, particularly in the vicinity of the former Leonard Horowitz -inspired
rainbow crosswalk. Implementing up to three (3) pilot locations throughout the City would allow
the City to evaluate community response, utilization, durability, and maintenance needs before
considering any expansion of the program.
The above information is provided to the PSNQLC for discussion and input on the proposed pilot
program framework.
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? Protect?
Yes
Rd
Was this Agenda Item initially reguested 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): N/A
Department
Transportation and Mobility
Soonsortsl
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt
Co-sponsor(sl
Condensed Title
Discuss/Take Action to Paint Bike Racks in Rainbow Colors. TR
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM
TO: Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee Members
FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager
DATE: February 19, 2026
TITLE: DISCUSS / TAKE ACTION REGARDING INSTALLING A COMMEMORATIVE
PLAQUE ADJACENT TO THE CONTEMPLATED ART DECO RAINBOW
CROSSWALK REPLICA AT LUMMUS PARK IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
The Administration recommends that the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life
Committee ("PSNQLC") evaluate the installation of a commemorative plaque for the contemplated
Art Deco rainbow crosswalk at Lummus Park. Further, the Administration recommends that while
the PSNQLC evaluates the installation of a commemorative plaque for the contemplated Art Deco
rainbow crosswalk at Lummus Park and any associated costs for the project, it also carefully
considers several critical factors that will significantly impact the General Fund budget:
1. The Commission's December 17, 2025 Resolution: The Commission has directed the
Administration to prepare the FY 2027 budget based on the projected rolled -back millage rate.
This directive may necessitate expenditure reductions of up to $25 million from the current
service -level budget before any consideration of enhancements.
2. Escalating Capital Needs: The City continues to face an increasingly unfunded Capital
Improvement Program, placing additional pressure on long-term financial sustainability.
3. State -Level Tax Policy Risks: The State is contemplating measures to eliminate or
significantly reduce property taxes. Given that 62% of the General Fund revenue is derived from
property taxes, this poses a substantial risk to the City's fiscal stability.
Additionally, the Department of Parks, Facilities, Fleet and Beaches has numerous unfunded
capital and renewal and repair projects. While considering new projects, it is important to evaluate
those against existing needs. A few current critical capital needs include:
• Flamingo Park Football Stadium: Artificial turf (Estimated $1,400,000)
• Lummus Park: Playground replacement (Estimated $1,320,000)
• Muss Park: Playground Pour -in -Place safety surface ($200,000)
These considerations are essential to ensure that decisions regarding costs for the installation of
a commemorative plaque for the contemplated Art Deco rainbow crosswalk at Lummus Park,
aligns with the City's broader long-term financial stability and strategic priorities. If the Committee
wishes to pursue this project, it will be part of the FY27 budget process.
At the December 17, 2025, City Commission meeting, at the request of Commissioner Alex
Fernandez, the Mayor and City Commission referred a discussion item to the Public Safety and
Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee, to discuss/take action regarding installing a
commemorative plaque for the contemplated Art Deco rainbow crosswalk at Lummus Park in the
City of Miami Beach. (Exhibit A).
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The referral memo outlined that the intent of the plaque placement is to document the history of
progress made by the LGBTQ community, including Miami Beach's commitment to diversity and
inclusion that led to the installation of the original Art Deco rainbow crosswalk. The plaque should
document the history of how, notwithstanding the fact that the crosswalk was among the safest
on Ocean Drive, the State of Florida ordered its removal citing safety concerns — a decision
widely perceived as an attack on the LGBTQ community. The plaque would serve as a respectful
and informative companion to the existing commemorative marker, preserving the memory of the
crosswalk and the values it represented, and further serving as a reminder that while we have
advanced in securing LGBTQ rights, those rights remain under constant attack and should not be
taken for granted
At the February 5, 2026, City Commission meeting, Resolution Number 2026-34115 was adopted
directing the Administration to allocate funding, in an amount not to exceed $120,000 from the
2025 year-end surplus, for the design and installation in Lummus Park of a replica of the City's
rainbow crosswalk. (Exhibit B)
ANALYSIS
If approved, and funded, the Department of Parks, Facilities, Fleet and Beaches suggests
installing a stainless -steel plaque mounted on a pedestal that would be placed adjacent to the Art
Deco Rainbow Crosswalk replica at Lummus Park. The projected cost is approximately
$10,000.00. Final plaque design and verbiage to be discussed at Committee.
N/A
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
The Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on .
See BE at: https://www miamibeachfl gov/city-hall/city-clerklmeetino notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The estimated cost of the project is approximately $10,000.00. Funding for this project would be
considered as part of the FY 2027 budget process.
CONCLUSION
The Administration supports this item and recommends that while the PSNQLC evaluates the
installation of a commemorative plaque for the contemplated Art Deco rainbow crosswalk at
Lummus Park, it also carefully considers the factors identified in the "Recommendation"
component of this memo that will significantly impact the General Fund budget.
These considerations are essential to ensure that decisions regarding costs for the installation of
a commemorative plaque for the contemplated Art Deco rainbow crosswalk at Lummus Park
aligns with the City's broader long-term financial stability and strategic priorities. If the Committee
wishes to pursue this project, it will be part of the FY27 budget process.
Attachments:
Exhibit A - Referral Memo from December 17, 2025 Commission Meeting Item C4 AP
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Exhibit B — Resolution 2026-34115
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 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
Parks, Facilities, Fleet & Beaches
Soonsor(s)
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Co-sponsors)
Condensed Title
Discuss/Take Action Installing Commemorative Plaque for the Contemplated Art Deco Rainbow
Crosswalk at Lummus Park (Fernandez)
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM
TO: Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee Members
FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager
DATE: February 19, 2026
TITLE: CONSIDER THE CO -NAMING OF 12 STREET FROM WASHINGTON AVENUE TO
OCEAN DRIVE AS "PRIDE STREET".
The City Administration ("Administration") recommends that the Public Safety and Neighborhood
Quality of Life Committee ("PSNQLC" or "Committee") discuss this item and provide a
recommendation on whether to propose an amendment to Section 82-503(c) of the City Code to
provide for additional criteria for the co -naming of 12 Street from Washington Avenue to Ocean
Drive as "Pride Street".
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
At the September 17, 2025 City Commission meeting, at the request of Commissioner Alex
Fernandez, the Mayor and City Commission ("City Commission") referred an item (C4 C) to the
PSNQLC to discuss the co -naming of 12 Street between Washington Avenue and Ocean Drive
as "Pride Street" along with any amendment to Section 82-503 of the City Code that may be
required to accomplish the co -naming.
Twelfth Street serves as a significant and symbolic location within the City. It has a long history
of being the center of the LGBTQ community with the LGBTO visitor center and LGBTQ-owned
businesses in close proximity. It has also served as an entry to the 12 Street beach, popularly
called the Gay Beach in Miami Beach. This area has become emblematic of inclusion, diversity,
self-expression, and unity, and it represents a safe space for the LGBTQ community and allies.
ANALYSIS
Under the existing criteria in Section 82-503 of the City Code, city streets may only be co -named
in honor of (1) Miami Beach police officers who died or were killed in the line of duty; (2) a public
facility located on the street to be co -named; (3) private not -for -profit organizations with significant
historic value to the City and associated with structures which have a significant historical value
or architectural significance to the City; (4) geographic areas within the City; (5) a commercial
establishment that has been in business in the City of Miami Beach for 100 or more years and
which is located on the street to be co -named; (6) Grammy -award winning singer, actress,
songwriter, author, philanthropist, and businesswoman who made extraordinary contributions to
music and culture in the United States and internationally; (7) deceased internationally renowned
art collector who significantly contributed to the City's arts and culture; (8) notable women who
made significant contributions to the civic and/or political fabric of Miami Beach; (9) dedicated
athlete, world-renowned streak runner, and community icon who made significant contributions
to the wellness culture of Miami Beach; and (10) an individual who made lasting and significant
contributions to the Miami Beach community through healthcare philanthropy, and arts and
culture. Note that criteria (6) through (8) above shall automatically expire on July 31, 2027;
criterion (9) above shall automatically expire on December 31, 2027; and criterion (10) above
shall automatically expire on March 31, 2028.
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Whenever a request is made to co -name streets, or portions thereof, in the City, Section 82-
503(c)(2) of the City Code requires the sponsor to submit the proposal in writing to an appropriate
committee (in this case, PSNQLC), which shall include the following: (1) the street, or portion
thereof, to be co -named; (2) the proposed co -name of the street, or portion thereof; (3) the reason
for the request; and (4) a factual summary confirming that the proposed person falls under the
specific criteria outlined in Section 82-503(c)(1)(a) of the City Code.
In order to co -name 12 Street from Washington Avenue to Ocean Drive as "Pride Street", the
PSNQLC must first recommend an amendment to Section 82-503(c) of the City Code to provide
for additional criteria for the co -naming of 12 Street from Washington Avenue to Ocean Drive as
"Pride Street". The amendment would require two readings by the City Commission.
Following City Commission approval, the proposed co -naming would need to be sponsored by a
Miami -Dade County Commissioner and approved by the Miami -Dade County Board of County
Commissioners ("BCC") via a resolution. Subsequent to BCC approval, the City's Transportation
and Mobility Department will coordinate with the Miami -Dade County Department of
Transportation and Public Works ("DTPW") on the fabrication and installation of the new street
co -name signs.
It is important to note that at the July 24, 2024 City Commission meeting, the City Commission
adopted Resolution No. 2024-33217, accepting the recommendation of the PSNQLC, and
approving, by 5/7 vote, following a duly noticed public hearing, the co -naming of 12 Street
between Ocean Drive and Washington Avenue as "Naomi Wilzig Way", subject to final approval
of the co -naming by the Miami -Dade County Board of County Commissioners, in accordance with
section 2-1, rule 9.02 of the Miami -Dade County Code. In addition, at the September 3, 2025 BCC
meeting, the BCC adopted a resolution approving the City of Miami Beach's co -designation of
that portion of 12 Street from Ocean Drive to Washington Avenue as "Naomi Wilzig Way".
Historically, Miami -Dade County has approved more than one co -name along the same street
segment.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Should the PSNQLC recommend and the City Commission wish to move forward with co -naming
12 Street between Washington Avenue and Ocean Drive, the fabrication and installation of the
new co -naming signs would be performed by the DTPW; and the City would reimburse DTPW for
the costs incurred for this work. The cost is nominal and can be absorbed within the
Transportation and Mobility Department's Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
The Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on .
See BIE at: httos://www.miamibeachfi.gov/city-hail/city-clerkimeeting-notices/
Amount $500 / 106-9615-000349-30-403-529-00-00-00-
CONCLUSION
In order to co -name 12 Street from Washington Avenue to Ocean Drive as "Pride Street", the
PSNQLC must first recommend an amendment to Section 82-503(c) of the City Code to provide
for additional criteria for the co -naming of 12 Street from Washington Avenue to Ocean Drive as
"Pride Street".
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This item is being presented to the PSNQLC for discussion and a recommendation.
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? Protect?
Yes No
Was this Agenda Item initially reguested 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): N/A
Department
Transportation and Mobility
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Co-soonsor(sl
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt
Condensed Title
Co -Name 12 Street from Washington Ave to Ocean Dr as Pride Street - TR
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