C4C - Rename 12th St as Pride St

Committee Referrals - C4 C

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

RECOMMENDATION

Pursuant to Section 84-503(c)(2) of the City Code, I respectfully request that the City Commission refer to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee consideration of the co- naming of 12th Street from Washington Avenue to Ocean Drive as “Pride Street.”

Twelfth Street serves as a significant and symbolic location within the City of Miami Beach. It has a long history of being the center of the LGBTQ community with the LGBTQ visitor center and gay-owned businesses in close proximity. It has also served as an entry to the 12th 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.

Currently, Section 82-503(c) of the City Code sets forth specific criteria for the co-naming of streets. In order for the City to proceed with co-naming 12th Street at Ocean Drive as “Pride Street,” an amendment to Section 82-503 is required. Specifically, such amendment would authorize co-naming in recognition of communities that have made significant contributions to the City’s cultural, social, or civic life.

Upon adoption of such an amendment, the co-naming of “Pride Street” would be consistent with the Code’s intent to celebrate and memorialize groups that have positively impacted the identity and civic fabric of Miami Beach

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

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

Citywide

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 Alex Fernandez

Sponsor(s)

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Co-sponsor(s)

Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Condensed Title

Ref: PSNQLC - Co-name 12th Street Washington Ave to Ocean Dr as "Pride Street." (AF/LD/TB)

Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)

Not reached on 9/3/2025 - C4 S