2008-26796 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2008-26796
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING,
AS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-503 OF THE CITY
CODE, TO CONSIDER THE. NAMING OF AN INTERIOR PORTION
OF THE NORTH SHORE YOUTH CENTER IN MEMORY OF JOE
AND FLORA FONTANA.
WHEREAS, a discussion concerning a request for the renaming of the North
Shore Youth Center in memory of Mr. Joe Fontana and his wife, Flora, was initially held
at the Neighborhoods/ Community Affairs meeting on October 30, 2007 ;and
WHEREAS, the discussion focused on the question of whether to name the
entire building, or an interior portion thereof, after Mr. and Mrs. Fontana; and
WHEREAS, the Committee ultimately moved to recommend the renaming of the
North Shore Youth Center after Joe and Flora Fontana, but also maintained the option to
name an interior portion of the facility; and
WHEREAS, as the aforestated item was initially brought to the Committee so
close to the election of the new Mayor and three (3) City Commission seats, it was
referred back to the Committee to be heard again, following the elections; and
WHEREAS, accordingly, additional discussion concerning the aforestated
naming proposal was held at the Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee
meetings on February 27, 2008, and March 26, 2008; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting on March 26, 2008, the Committee recommended
that the naming of an interior portion of the North Shore Youth Center in memory of Joe
and Flora Fontana be referred to the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, accordingly, pursuant to Section 82-503 of the City Code, within a
reasonable time after receiving the recommendation from the Committee for a naming
(or re-naming) of a public facility (or portion thereof), the City Commission shall call a
public hearing to consider same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Mayor and
City Commission hereby set a public hearing, as required pursuant to Section 82-503 of
the City Code, to consider the naming of an interior portion of the North Shore Youth
Center in memory of Joe and Flora Fontana; notice of which public hearing shall be
published at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation
in the City.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 16th
ATT ST:
GtiC~
CITY CLERK
Robert Parcher
day of April 2008.
MA OR
Matti Herrera Bower
APPROVED AS TO
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
(:nndPnSed Title:
A Resolution setting a public hearing to consider the renaming of an interior portion of the
North Shore Youth Center after Joe and Flora Fontana.
Intended Outcome Su
Issue:
Shall the Mayor and City Commission set a public hearing to consider renaming an interior
portion of the North Shore Youth Center after Joe and Flora Fontana?
Item Summaryircecommenaat~on:
A discussion conceming the renaming of the North Shore Youth Center after Joe Fontana and
his wife was initially held at the Neighborhoods/ Community Affairs meeting on October 30, 2007.
The question focused on naming the entire building or a portion of it after Mr. and Mrs. Fontana.
The Committee at that time moved to recommend the renaming of the North Shore Youth Center
after Mr. and Mrs. Fontana and to discuss the option of naming an interior portion of the facility.
However, as this item was so closely timed with the election of the new Mayor and Commission
members this item was referred back to the committee for reconsideration and direction prior to
proceeding.
Two additional discussions concerning the renaming were held at the Neighborhoods/
Community Affairs Committee meetings on February 27, 2008 and March 26, 2008. Possible
interior spaces discussed were the gymnasium or more appropriately the auditorium and stage
for which Mr. Fontana had an affinity. The final motion was to refer the naming of an interior
portion of the North Shore Youth Center after Joe and Flora Fontana back to the full Commission
for discussion and possible action.
Pursuant to Section 82-503 of the City of Miami Beach City Code, the City Commission is
required to consider the proposal at a public hearing. As such, the Administration is requesting
that a public hearing be set for May 14, 2008 to consider this request.
Adviso Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1 N/A
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Financial Impact Summary:
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
Kevin Smith, Director of Parks & Recreation
Sign-Offs:
Department Director Assistant Ci
Manager City Manager
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the Ci Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: April 16, 2008
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING AS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-503 OF THE CITY CODE, TO CONSIDER THE
NAMING OF AN INTERIOR PORTION OF THE NORTH SHORE YOUTH
CENTER AFTER JOE AND FLORA FONTANA.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the resolution setting the public hearing.
BACKGROUND
A discussion concerning a request for the renaming of the North Shore Youth Center after
Mr. Joe Fontana and his wife was initially held at the Neighborhoods/ Community Affairs
meeting on October 30, 2007. The discussion focused on the question of naming the entire
building or a portion of it after Mr. and Mrs. Fontana. The Committee moved to recommend
the renaming of the North Shore Youth Center after Joe and Flora Fontana and to discuss
the option of naming an interior portion of the facility. However, as this item was so closely
timed with the election of the new Mayor and Commission members this item was referred
back to the committee for reconsideration and. direction prior to proceeding.
Two additional discussions concerning the renaming of the North Shore Youth Center or an
interior portion of it were held at the Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee on
February 27, 2008 and March 26, 2008. Possible interior spaces discussed were the
gymnasium or more appropriately the auditorium and stage for which Mr. Fontana had an
affinity. The final motion was to refer the naming of an interior portion of the North Shore
Youth Center after Joe and Flora Fontana back to the full Commission for discussion and
possible action.
Pursuant to Section 82-503 of the City of Miami Beach City Code, the City Commission is
required to consider the proposal at a public hearing. As such, the Administration is
requesting that a public hearing be set for May 14, 2008 to consider this request.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends the approval of this Resolution setting the public hearing to
consider the naming of an interior portion of the North Shore Youth Center after Joe and
Flora Fontana.
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