C7R - Name Flamingo Park Field After Bertman

Resolutions - C7 R

C7 R A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE AT ITS SEPTEMBER 10, 2025, MEETING NAMING THE FLAMINGO PARK BASEBALL FIELD AFTER STANLEY “SKIP” BERTMAN AND MOUNTING A SIGN ACCOMPANYING A PLAQUE AND SUPPORTING PEDESTAL, TO CELEBRATE THE WORK OF STANLEY "SKIP" BERTMAN; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-504(A)(6) OF THE CITY CODE. Applicable Area:

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

RECOMMENDATION

The Parks and Recreation Department supports naming the Flamingo Park Baseball Field in honor of Stanley “Skip” Bertman. This designation honors his work as a transformative figure in American baseball, while recognizing his deep roots in the City of Miami Beach and his lifelong dedication to the community and youth development.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

Stanley "Skip" Bertman is a celebrated former baseball coach and athletic director at Louisiana State University (LSU). A graduate of Miami Beach High School in 1956, he played football and baseball, then returned as a teacher and head baseball coach from 1962 to 1974, leading the team to a state championship and two runner-up finishes. He also coached football and oversaw youth leagues for the Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department. Bertman was named Florida High School Coach of the Year three times.

He later served as associate head coach at the University of Miami (UM) from 1976 to 1983, helping the Hurricanes win the 1982 national championship and famously orchestrating the “Grand Illusion” play in the College World Series. As LSU’s head coach from 1984 to 2001, he led the Tigers to five national titles and seven Southeastern Conference (SEC) championships, with a .724 career winning percentage and the highest NCAA tournament win rate in history.

He also earned three varsity letters as a player at UM and was part of the inaugural College Baseball Hall of Fame class in 2006. In 2010, he received the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s Lifetime Contribution to Sports award.

Naming the Flamingo Park baseball field after Skip Bertman would honor his extraordinary legacy and lifelong impact on Miami Beach athletics and the community as a whole.

At the July 23, 2025, Commission meeting, at the request of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, the Mayor and City Commission referred an item (C4 E) to the Public Safety and Neighborhoods Quality of Life Committee (“PSNQLC”), to discuss naming the Flamingo Park

Baseball Field after Stanley “Skip” Bertman. (Exhibit A)

At the September 10, 2025, meeting, the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee provided a favorable recommendation to the City Commission to designate the Flamingo Park Baseball Field after Stanley “Skip” Bertman. (Exhibit B)

ANALYSIS

The budget for the production and installation of a sign to name the Flamingo Park Baseball Field after Stanley “Skip” Bertman shall not exceed $10,000.00, with funding allocated from the Parks and Recreation Department 2026 fiscal year budget.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

The budget for the production and installation of a sign naming the Flamingo Park Baseball Field after Stanley “Skip” Bertman shall not exceed $10,000.00, with funding allocated from the Parks and Recreation 2026 fiscal year 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

CONCLUSION

The Public Safety, Neighborhoods and Quality of Life Committee (PSNQLC) provided a favorable recommendation on its September 10, 2025 meeting to name the Flamingo Park Baseball Field in honor of the work of Stanley “Skip” Bertman, and to approve the sign, accompanied by placement of a plaque in honor of the work of Stanley “Skip” Bertman; and directing the City Clerk to set a public hearing pursuant to section 82-504(A) of the City Code.

The budget for the production and installation of a sign shall not exceed $10,000, with funding allocated from the Parks and Recreation 2026 fiscal year budget.

Attachments: Exhibit A – Referral Memo from July 23, 2025, Commission Meeting Item C4 E Exhibit B – Discussion Memo from September 10, 2025, PSNQLC Meeting Item NB9

Applicable Area

South Beach

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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 and Recreation

Sponsor(s)

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Set PH, Name Flamingo Park Baseball Field after Stanley “Skip” Bertman. (Rosen Gonzalez) PKS

Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)

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Committee Referrals - C4 E

C4 E REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION REGARDING NAMING OF THE FLAMINGO PARK BASEBALL FIELD AFTER SKIP BERTMAN. Applicable Area:

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

RECOMMENDATION

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

Please place on the July 23 City Commission agenda a referral to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee is to consider my proposal to name the Flamingo Park baseball field after Skip Bertman. Whenever a request is made to re-name portion(s) of a public facility, including interior portion(s) of a park, Section 82-503(b) of the City Code requires the sponsor to submit the proposal in writing to an appropriate committee (in this case, the PSNQLC).

Stanley "Skip" Bertman is a former baseball coach and athletic director at Louisiana State University (LSU). Bertman spent his collegiate playing days as an outfielder and catcher at the University of Miami, in Coral Gables, Florida, from 1958–1960.

Skip is a graduate of Miami Beach High School, class of 1956, where he was a starting player in both football and baseball. Skip then spent 1962-1984 as a teacher at MBHS, and spent 11 seasons as head baseball coach at Miami Beach High School from 1962 to 1974, where his team won a state championship and was state runner-up twice.

Skip also served as Supervisor of Miami Beach Little League and Pony League program from 1962 to 1970 on the behalf of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department. In addition Skip also was the Miami Beach High School Football Teams Offensive Line Coach from 1962 to 1971, which including an undefeated Football Team in 1970.

Bertman was named Florida High School Coach of the Year three times. Based in part on these coaching credentials, Bertman went on to work as associate head coach at the University of Miami for eight seasons (1976–1983) under Ron Fraser. During this time, the Hurricanes won the national championship in 1982. In that 1982 College World Series, Bertman orchestrated one of the most famous plays in college baseball history—a phantom pickoff play known as the "Grand Illusion" which resulted in Wichita State's Phil Stephenson being thrown out at second base.

From 1984, Bertman led the LSU Tigers baseball team to five College World Series championships and seven Southeastern Conference (SEC) championships in 18 years as head coach. He amassed 870 wins, 330 losses, and three ties for a .724 winning percentage. His .754 winning percentage in NCAA baseball tournament competition is the highest among head coaches in college baseball history.

Bertman holds the distinction of being the first UM baseball coach to have his number retired.

In addition, Skip was quite a success as a player, earning three letters (1958-1960) as a catcher and outfielder with the Hurricanes. In 2006, Skip joined his former boss, Ron Fraser, as a member of the College Baseball Hall of Fame's Inaugural Induction Class.

In October 2010, Skip was given the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's "Lifetime Contribution to Sports" award.

Naming the Flamingo Park baseball field after Mr. Bertman would be a wonderful way to honor his legacy while he is still with us, and allow Miami Beach to experience the brilliance of Stanley "Skip" Bertman that the fans and players at the University of Miami, LSU and his many Miami Beach High School loved and experienced.

ANALYSIS

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

NA

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 Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Sponsor(s)

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Ref: PSNQLC - Name Flamingo Park Baseball Field after Skip Bertman. (Rosen Gonzalez)

Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)

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COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM

TITLE:

DISCUSSION REGARDING NAMING THE FLAMINGO PARK BASEBALL FIELD AFTER STANLEY “SKIP” BERTMAN.

RECOMMENDATION

Discuss naming the Flamingo Park Baseball Field after Stanley “Skip” Bertman.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

Stanley "Skip" Bertman is a former baseball coach and athletic director at Louisiana State University (LSU). Bertman spent his collegiate playing days as an outfielder and catcher at the University of Miami, in Coral Gables, Florida, from 1958–1960.

Skip is a graduate of Miami Beach High School, class of 1956, where he was a starting player in both football and baseball. Skip then spent 1962-1984 as a teacher at MBHS and spent 11 seasons as head baseball coach at Miami Beach High School from 1962 to 1974, where his team won a state championship and was state runner-up twice.

Skip also served as Supervisor of Miami Beach Little League and Pony League program from 1962 to 1970 on behalf of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department. In addition, Skip also was the Miami Beach High School Football Teams Offensive Line Coach from 1962 to 1971, which included an undefeated Football Team in 1970.

Bertman was named Florida High School Coach of the Year three times. Based in part on these coaching credentials, Bertman went on to work as associate head coach at the University of Miami for eight seasons (1976–1983) under Ron Fraser. During this time, the Hurricanes won the national championship in 1982. In that 1982 College World Series, Bertman orchestrated one of the most famous plays in college baseball history, a phantom pickoff play known as the "Grand Illusion" which resulted in Wichita State's Phil Stephenson being thrown out at second base.

From 1984, Bertman led the LSU Tigers baseball team to five College World Series championships and seven Southeastern Conference (SEC) championships in 18 years as head coach. He amassed 870 wins, 330 losses, and three ties for a .724 winning percentage. His .754 winning percentage in NCAA baseball tournament competition is the highest among head coaches in college baseball history.

Bertman holds the distinction of being the first UM baseball coach to have his number retired.

In addition, Skip was quite a success as a player, earning three letters (1958-1960) as a catcher and outfielder with the Hurricanes. In 2006, Skip joined his former boss, Ron Fraser, as a member of the College Baseball Hall of Fame's Inaugural Induction Class. In October 2010, Skip was given the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's "Lifetime Contribution to Sports" award.

Naming the Flamingo Park baseball field after Mr. Bertman would be a wonderful way to honor

his legacy while he is still with us and allow Miami Beach to experience the brilliance of Stanley "Skip" Bertman that his many fans and players at the University of Miami, LSU and Miami Beach High School loved and experienced.

ANALYSIS

At the July 23, 2025 Commission meeting, at the request of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, the Mayor and City Commission referred an item (C4 E) to the Public Safety and Neighborhoods Quality of Life Committee (“PSNQLC”), to discuss naming the Flamingo Park Baseball Field after Stanley “Skip” Bertman. (Exhibit A)

Stanley "Skip" Bertman is a celebrated baseball coach who began his career at Miami Beach High School and later led Louisiana State University to five national championships. He also played and coached at the University of Miami, where he helped win the 1982 national title. Naming Flamingo Park’s baseball field after him would honor his deep Miami Beach roots and lasting impact on the sport.

In accordance with the committee’s direction and design and sizing specifications, the preliminary cost estimate to name the Flamingo Park Baseball Field after Stanley “Skip” Bertman should not exceed $10,000.00.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

N/A

Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)

The Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on . See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

CONCLUSION

Discuss naming the Flamingo Park Baseball Field after Stanley “Skip” Bertman.

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

Parks and Recreation

Sponsor(s)

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Ref: PSNQLC – Name Flamingo Park Baseball Field after Skip Bertman. (Rosen Gonzalez)

Committee Referrals - C4 E

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

RECOMMENDATION

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

Please place on the July 23 City Commission agenda a referral to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee is to consider my proposal to name the Flamingo Park baseball field after Skip Bertman. Whenever a request is made to re-name portion(s) of a public facility, including interior portion(s) of a park, Section 82-503(b) of the City Code requires the sponsor to submit the proposal in writing to an appropriate committee (in this case, the PSNQLC).

Stanley "Skip" Bertman is a former baseball coach and athletic director at Louisiana State University (LSU). Bertman spent his collegiate playing days as an outfielder and catcher at the University of Miami, in Coral Gables, Florida, from 1958–1960.

Skip is a graduate of Miami Beach High School, class of 1956, where he was a starting player in both football and baseball. Skip then spent 1962-1984 as a teacher at MBHS, and spent 11 seasons as head baseball coach at Miami Beach High School from 1962 to 1974, where his team won a state championship and was state runner-up twice.

Skip also served as Supervisor of Miami Beach Little League and Pony League program from 1962 to 1970 on the behalf of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department. In addition Skip also was the Miami Beach High School Football Teams Offensive Line Coach from 1962 to 1971, which including an undefeated Football Team in 1970.

Bertman was named Florida High School Coach of the Year three times. Based in part on these coaching credentials, Bertman went on to work as associate head coach at the University of Miami for eight seasons (1976–1983) under Ron Fraser. During this time, the Hurricanes won the national championship in 1982. In that 1982 College World Series, Bertman orchestrated one of the most famous plays in college baseball history—a phantom pickoff play known as the "Grand Illusion" which resulted in Wichita State's Phil Stephenson being thrown out at second base.

From 1984, Bertman led the LSU Tigers baseball team to five College World Series championships and seven Southeastern Conference (SEC) championships in 18 years as head coach. He amassed 870 wins, 330 losses, and three ties for a .724 winning percentage. His .754 winning percentage in NCAA baseball tournament competition is the highest among head coaches in college baseball history.

Bertman holds the distinction of being the first UM baseball coach to have his number retired.

In addition, Skip was quite a success as a player, earning three letters (1958-1960) as a catcher and outfielder with the Hurricanes. In 2006, Skip joined his former boss, Ron Fraser, as a member of the College Baseball Hall of Fame's Inaugural Induction Class.

In October 2010, Skip was given the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's "Lifetime Contribution to Sports" award.

Naming the Flamingo Park baseball field after Mr. Bertman would be a wonderful way to honor his legacy while he is still with us, and allow Miami Beach to experience the brilliance of Stanley "Skip" Bertman that the fans and players at the University of Miami, LSU and his many Miami Beach High School loved and experienced.

ANALYSIS

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

NA

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 Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Sponsor(s)

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Ref: PSNQLC - Name Flamingo Park Baseball Field after Skip Bertman. (Rosen Gonzalez)

Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)

RESOLUTION NO. - - - - - -

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE AT ITS SEPTEMBER 10, 2025, MEETING NAMING THE FLAMINGO PARK BASEBALL FIELD AFTER STANLEY "SKIP" BERTMAN AND MOUNTING A SIGN ACCOMPANYING A PLAQUE AND SUPPORTING PEDESTAL, TO CELEBRATE THE WORK OF STANLEY "SKIP" BERTMAN ; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-504(A)(6) OF THE CITY CODE.

WHEREAS, at the July 23, 2025, Commission meeting, at the request of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, the Mayor and City Commission referred an item (C4 E) to the Public Safety and Neighborhoods Quality of Life Committee ("PSNQLC"), to discuss naming the Flamingo Park Baseball Field after Stanley "Skip" Bertman (Exhibit A); and

WHEREAS, Bertman is a graduate of Miami Beach High School (Class of 1956), who taught at Miami Beach High School, where he served as head baseball coach , leading the team to a state championship and two runner-up finishes from 1962 to 1971 , including its undefeated 1970 season; and

WHEREAS, Bertman spent his collegiate playing days as an outfielder and catcher at the University of Miami, in Coral Gables, Florida, from 1958- 1960; and

WHEREAS, during this time, he also served as Supervisor of the Miami Beach Little League and Pony League programs ( 1962-1970) through the Parks and Recreation Department, ultimately earning Florida High School Coach of the Year and earning three varsity letters from 1958 to 1960; and

WHEREAS , Bertman later served as associate head coach at the University of Miami from 1976 to 1983, helping lead the Hurricanes to a national championship in 1982, where he famously orchestrated the "Grand Illusion" pickoff play during the College World Series; and

WHEREAS, in 1984, Bertman led Louisiana State University to five College World Series titles and seven SEC championships over 18 seasons, compiling an 870-330- 3 record (.724) with a .754 NCAA tournament winning percentage-the highest in college baseball history; and

WHEREAS, Bertman was the first University of Miami baseball coach to have his number retired , was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame's inaugural class in 2006, and received the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's "Lifetime Contribution to Sports" award in 201 O; and

WHEREAS, naming the Flamingo Park baseball field after Stanley "Skip" Bertman would be a meaningful way to honor his legacy while he is still with us-allowing Miami Beach to celebrate the brilliance that players and fans at Miami Beach High, the University of Miami, and LSU have long admired; and

WHEREAS, the budget for the production and installation of a sign to name the Flamingo Park Baseball Field after Stanley "Skip" Bertman shall not exceed $10,000.00, with

funding allocated from the Parks and Recreation Department 2026 fiscal year budget; and

WHEREAS, at the September 10, 2025, meeting, the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee provided a favorable recommendation to the City Commission to designate the Flamingo Park Baseball Field after Stanley "Skip" Bertman. See Exhibit B.

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 recommendation of the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee, at its September 10, 2025 meeting, to name the Flamingo Park Baseball field after Stanley "Skip" Bertman and mount a sign accompanying a plaque and supporting pedestal, to celebrate the work of Stanley "Skip" Bertman; and direct the City Clerk to set a public hearing, pursuant to section 82-504(a)(6) of the City Code.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this __ day of _ _ _ _ 2025.

ATTEST:

Mayor Steven Meiner

Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk

(Sponsored by Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez)

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