R7C - Co-name 17th St as "norman Braman Way

Resolutions - R7 C

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

9:56 a.m. Public Hearing

RECOMMENDATION

The City Administration (“Administration”) recommends that the Mayor and City Commission (“City Commission”) adopt the Resolution (Attachment A) pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee (“PSNQLC” or “Committee”).

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

At the December 11, 2024, City Commission meeting, at the request of Commissioner Alex Fernandez and Commissioner Joseph Magazine, the City Commission referred an agenda item (C4 R) to the PSNQLC to discuss co-naming 17 Street in honor of Norman Braman along with any amendment to Section 82-503 of the City of Miami Beach (“City”) Code that may be required to accomplish the co-naming.

Norman Braman, born on August 22, 1932, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, is married to Irma Braman. Mr. Braman has created a legacy in South Florida, not only through his business achievements but also through his deep commitment to enhancing the well-being of others. His leadership and generosity have shaped the cultural, healthcare and civic fabric of Miami Beach and beyond.

Norman Braman has played a pivotal role in advancing cancer care in our region. His philanthropic leadership was instrumental in the establishment of the Braman Comprehensive Cancer Center at Mount Sinai Medical Center, which is set to open in 2026. This center will provide state-of-the-art, personalized, and comprehensive cancer care for individuals across the region, leaving a lasting impact on the South Florida healthcare system.

Mr. Braman has also been key in preserving the memory of the Holocaust in Miami Beach. Mr. Braman is an original founder and former president of the Miami Beach Holocaust Memorial, a place of reflection, education, and remembrance for the community. His leadership in establishing the Memorial has helped future generations understand the significance of Holocaust remembrance and the importance of combating intolerance and hatred.

Additionally, Mr. and Mrs. Braman have been influential patrons of the arts, with a particular focus

on bringing world-class cultural events and exhibitions to Miami Beach. In the early 2000s, they helped bring the Swiss art fair Art Basel – one of the most prestigious contemporary art fairs in the world – to Miami Beach. Their contributions to the arts have solidified Miami Beach as a prominent destination for artistic and cultural innovation.

To co-name a City street in honor of Mr. Braman, an individual who has made lasting and significant contributions to the City of Miami Beach community through healthcare philanthropy, and arts and culture, the adoption of the limited, additional co-naming criteria in Section 82-503 of the City Code is required.

The sponsors respectfully submit that Norman Braman is worthy of consideration for a street co- naming opportunity to mark his contributions as a lifelong philanthropist, civic leader, and champion of healthcare, education and cultural preservation in our community.

ANALYSIS

Under existing criteria in Section 82-503 of the City Code, City streets or portions thereof, located in the City may be co-named in honor of: 1) a Miami Beach police officer who died or was killed in the line of duty; 2) a public facility located on the street to be co-named; 3) a private not-for- profit organization with significant historic value to the city and associated with structures which have a significant historical value or architectural significance to the city; 4) a geographic area 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) a deceased person who served as the spiritual leader of a prominent religious institution in the City of Miami Beach for 35 or more years and resided in the City of Miami Beach (expired on July 1, 2019); 7) a deceased person who is known for their role as a gay-rights pioneer and as one of the first openly LGBTQ people ever elected to public office in the U.S. (expired on May 1, 2022); 8) a deceased historical figure who was instrumental in helping Latin American countries achieve independence from the Spanish Empire (expired on July 1, 2022); 9) a prominent Jewish figure who made significant civic contributions to Jewish history and/or Jewish-related initiatives (expired on September 30, 2022); 10) a deceased Cuban-American artist who made vast contributions to Latin music history and culture (expired January 31, 2023); 11) a deceased photographer who documented the life and residents of Miami Beach (expired March 1, 2023); 12) a deceased spiritual leader of a prominent religious institution in the City of Miami Beach who also made significant civic contributions to the City (shall automatically expire on May 31, 2025); 13) a Grammy-award winning singer, actress, songwriter, author, philanthropist, and businesswoman who made extraordinary contributions to music and culture in the United States and internationally (shall automatically expire on July 31, 2027); 14) a deceased internationally renowned art collector who significantly contributed to the City's arts and culture (shall automatically expire on July 31, 2027); 15) notable women who made significant contributions to the civic and/ or political fabric of Miami Beach (shall automatically expire on July 31, 2027); and 16) a dedicated athlete, world-renowned streak runner, and community icon who made significant contributions to the wellness culture of Miami Beach (shall automatically expire on December 31, 2027).

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 subsection 82-503(c)(1)(a) of the City Code.

At the January 29, 2025, PSNQLC meeting, the Committee passed a motion recommending that the City Commission adopt an ordinance amending the City Code to include a criterion to allow the co-naming of 17 Street between Washington Avenue and Alton Road as “Norman Braman Way.”

At the March 19, 2025, City Commission meeting, the City Commission approved an ordinance (on first reading) amending the City Code to include subsection 82-503(c)(1)(a)(17) – “an individual who made lasting and significant contributions to the Miami Beach community through healthcare philanthropy, and arts and culture.” The Second Reading of the Ordinance is slated for City Commission consideration on April 23, 2025.

The proposal to co-name 17 Street between Washington Avenue and Alton Road as “Norman Braman Way” would fall under the specific criteria outlined in subsection 82-503(c)(1)(a)(17) of the City Code - “an individual who made lasting and significant contributions to the Miami Beach community through healthcare philanthropy, and arts and culture.”

Pursuant to the Miami-Dade County Code, the co-naming/re-naming of public streets in Miami- Dade County, including within incorporated municipalities, requires a Resolution from the local governing body (City Commission) where the street is located. 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 staff will coordinate with Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (“DTPW”) staff on the fabrication and installation of the new street co-name signs.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

The cost of fabricating and installing two (2) standard street co-designation signs at the west and east ends of the proposed “Norman Braman Way” (17 Street between Washington Avenue and Alton Road) would be approximately $500. The sign fabrication and installation work would be performed by DTPW; and the City would reimburse DTPW for the costs incurred. The funding for fabrication and installation of standard street co-designation signage is included within the Transportation and Mobility Department’s Operating Budget.

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

$500 / 106-9615-000349-30-403-529-00-00-00-

CONCLUSION

Should the City Commission accept the recommendation of the PSNQLC and approve by 5/7th vote, following a duly noticed public hearing, a Resolution approving the co-naming of 17 Street between Washington Avenue and Alton Road as “Norman Braman Way”, and subject to final approval of the street co-naming by the BCC, the Administration will coordinate with DTPW on the manufacturing and installation of the new street co-designation signs.

Applicable Area

South Beach

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

Transportation and Mobility

Sponsor(s)

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Co-sponsor(s)

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Condensed Title

9:56 a.m. PH, Accept Rec/Co-Name 17th Street - "Norman Braman Way.“ (Fernandez/Magazine) TR 5/7

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