HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2020-03-25 Notice of Special MeetingEwan, Nicole
From: Hannon, Todd <thannon@miamigov.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2020 7:58 PM
Subject: Mayor Suarez has called for a Special City Commission Meeting on Wednesday,
March 25, 2020 at 8:00 p.m.
Attachments: EC) 20-69.pdf, Re: Special City Commission Meeting requested for Wednesday,
March 25, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.; Re: Special City Commission Meeting requested for
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Good evening Honorable Commissioners,
I wanted to inform you that pursuant to Miami City Code Section 2-33(I), Mayor Suarez has called for a Special City
Commission Meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. The special meeting is being called to
discuss and take any and all actions necessary to deal with a mandatory shelter in place order or curfew, accessibility
of meals and other services to seniors, the City of Miami's Marlins Park testing initiative, and an update from the City
Manager on the City's progress regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
For your information, the Governor issued Executive Order Number 20-69 that suspends the requirement of a
quorum to be present in person or requires a local government body to meet at a specific public place. The Executive
Order also allows local government bodies to utilize communications media technology, such as telephonic and video
conferencing for local government body meetings.
Todd B. Hannon
City Clerk
Office of the City Clerk
City- of Miami
P:305-250-5366
F: 305-858-1610
Email: thannon(a�miamigov.com
Attention: All communications (including email addresses) sent and received through the City of Miami's email system are considered public
record. The Florida Public Records Act (FPRA) requires the City to make all public records available for inspection and to provide copies upon
request. Please govern yourself accordingly.
Ewan, Nicole
From: Suarez, Francis (Mayor) <fsuarez@miamigov.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2020 7:11 PM
To: Hannon, Todd
Subject: Re: Special City Commission Meeting requested for Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at
6:00 p.m.
I would like to call a special City Commission on the issues contained on the email below pursuant to my charter and
legal authority for 8pm on Wednesday.
Francis Suarez
Mayor
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
305-250-5300
fsuarez@miamigov.com
On Mar 22, 2020, at 7:09 PM, Hannon, Todd <thannon@miamigov.com> wrote:
FYI regarding the subjects for which the special meeting is being called.
From: Barrera, Alex <abarrera@miamigov.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2020 2:46 PM
To: Hannon, Todd <thannon@miamigov.com>; Diaz de la Portilla, Alex (Commissioner)
<adiazdelaportil la@miamigov.com>
Subject: Re: Special City Commission Meeting requested for Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 6:00
p. M.
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From: Hannon, Todd <thannon@miamigov.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2020 2:45:53 PM
To: Diaz de la Portilla, Alex (Commissioner)<adiazdelaportilla@miamigov.com>
Cc: Barrera, Alex <abarrera@miamigov.com>
Subject: Special City Commission Meeting requested for Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Good afternoon Commissioner Diaz de la Portilla,
Per your request, I am confirming that you would like to have a Special City Commission Meeting on
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss and take any and all actions necessary to deal
with a mandatory shelter in place order or curfew, accessibility of meals and other services to
seniors, the City of Miami's Marlins Park testing initiative, and an update from the City Manager on
the City's progress regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please respond to this email confirming the aforementioned information is correct.
Thank you.
Todd B. Hannon
City- Clerk
Office of the City Clerk
City- of NEami
P:305-250-5366
F: 305-858-1610
Email: thannon(a�,miamigov.com
Attention: All communications (including email addresses) sent and received through the City of Miami's email system are
considered public record. The Florida Public Records Act (FPRA) requires the City to make all public records available for
inspection and to provide copies upon request. Please govern yourself accordingly.
Ewan, Nicole
From: Suarez, Francis (Mayor) <fsuarez@miamigov.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2020 7:12 PM
To: Hannon, Todd
Subject: Re: Special City Commission Meeting requested for Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 25 at 8pm. Thank you.
Francis Suarez
Mayor
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
305-250-5300
fsuarez@miamigov.com
On Mar 22, 2020, at 7:09 PM, Hannon, Todd <thannon@miamigov.com> wrote:
FYI regarding the subjects for which the special meeting is being called.
From: Barrera, Alex <abarrera@miamigov.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2020 2:46 PM
To: Hannon, Todd <thannon@miamigov.com>; Diaz de la Portilla, Alex (Commissioner)
<adiazdelaportil la@miamigov.com>
Subject: Re: Special City Commission Meeting requested for Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 6:00
p. M.
Yes, that is correct.
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From: Hannon, Todd <thannon@miamigov.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2020 2:45:53 PM
To: Diaz de la Portilla, Alex (Commissioner)<adiazdelaportilla@miamigov.com>
Cc: Barrera, Alex <abarrera@miamigov.com>
Subject: Special City Commission Meeting requested for Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Good afternoon Commissioner Diaz de la Portilla,
Per your request, I am confirming that you would like to have a Special City Commission Meeting on
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss and take any and all actions necessary to deal
with a mandatory shelter in place order or curfew, accessibility of meals and other services to
seniors, the City of Miami's Marlins Park testing initiative, and an update from the City Manager on
the City's progress regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please respond to this email confirming the aforementioned information is correct.
Thank you.
Todd B. Hannon
City Clerk
Office of the City Clerk
City- of NEami
P:305-250-5366
F: 305-858-1610
Email: thannon(a�,miamigov.com
Attention: All communications (including email addresses) sent and received through the City of Miami's email system are
considered public record. The Florida Public Records Act (FPRA) requires the City to make all public records available for
inspection and to provide copies upon request. Please govern yourself accordingly.
STATE OF FLORIDA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 20-69
(Emergency Management — COVID-19 — Local Government Public Meetings)
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2020, I issued Executive Order 20-51 directing the Florida
Department of Health to issue a Public Health Emergency as a result of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2020, the State Surgeon General and State Health Officer
declared a Public Health Emergency exists in the State of Florida as a result of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, I issued Executive Order 20-52 declaring a state of
emergency for the entire State of Florida as a result of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, President Donald J. Trump and the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention ("CDC") issued the "15 Days to Slow the Spread" guidance advising
individuals to adopt far-reaching social distancing measures, such as working from home and
avoiding gatherings of more than 10 people; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, I wrote a letter to Attorney General Ashley Moody
seeking an advisory opinion regarding concerns raised by local government bodies about their
ability to hold meetings through teleconferencing and other technological means in order to protect
the public and follow the CDC guidance regarding social distancing; and
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, Attorney General Ashley Moody delivered an opinion
to me indicating that certain provisions of Florida law require a physical quorum be present for
local government bodies to conduct official business, and that local government bodies may only
conduct meetings by teleconferencing or other technological means if either a statute permits a
quorum to be present by means other than in person, or that the in person requirement for
constituting a quorum is lawfully suspended during the state of emergency; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and appropriate to take action to ensure that COVID-19
remains controlled, and that residents and visitors in Florida remain safe and secure;
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, RON DESANTIS, as Governor of Florida, by virtue of the
authority vested in me by Article IV, Section (1)(a) of the Florida Constitution, Chapter 252,
Florida Statutes, and all other applicable laws, promulgate the following Executive Order to take
immediate effect:
Section 1. I hereby suspend any Florida Statute that requires a quorum to be present in
person or requires a local government body to meet at a specific public place.
Section 2. Local government bodies may utilize communications media technology,
such as telephonic and video conferencing, as provided in section 120.54(5)(b)2., Florida Statutes.
Section 3. This Executive Order does not waive any other requirement under the
Florida Constitution and "Florida's Government in the Sunshine Laws," including Chapter 286,
Florida Statutes.
Section 4. This Executive Order shall expire at the expiration of Executive Order 20-
52. including any extension.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
State of Florida to be affixed, at Tallahassee, this
20th da of March, 2020
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