C4AP - Lummus Park Plaque

Committee Referrals - C4 AP

C4 AP REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE – DISCUSS THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE ADJACENT TO THE CONTEMPLATED ART DECO RAINBOW CROSSWALK REPLICA TO BE INSTALLED IN LUMMUS PARK. Applicable Area:

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

RECOMMENDATION

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

Please place on the December 17, 2025 agenda a referral to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee (the “Committee”) to discuss the installation of a new commemorative plaque in Lummus Park to accompany the Art Deco rainbow crosswalk replica.

The proposed plaque could provide a narrative explaining how the crosswalk—an important symbol of inclusivity and community pride—was removed by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), despite the strong support and wishes of Miami Beach residents to preserve it.

The intent of this plaque 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.

The Administration should be prepared to discuss the design, cost, and specific location for the proposed plaque, with the goal of having it unveiled concurrently with the Art Deco crosswalk replica.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

None.

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

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

Office of Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Sponsor(s)

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Ref: PSNQLC - Commemorative Plaque for Art Deco Rainbow Crosswalk. (Fernandez)