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Home My WebLink AboutR-00-0400J-00-405 5/1/00 00- 4 0 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION SUNSETTING THE VIRGINIA KEY PARK CIVIL RIGHTS TASK FORCE ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 99-382, AS AMENDED; FURTHER ESTABLISHING THE VIRGINIA KEY BEACH ADVISORY BOARD FOR A PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2000, TO, ADVISE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COMMISSION REGARDING THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF VIRGINIA KEY PARK; SETTING FORTH SAID ADVISORY BOARD'S PURPOSE, POWERS, AND DUTIES; AND PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENTS, OFFICERS, MEETINGS; QUORUM, AND ASSIGNMENT OF PERSONNEL, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP. WHEREAS, pursuant Resolution No. 99-382, adopted June 8, 1999, the City Commission established the Virginia Key Park Civil Rights Task Force to advise and make recommendations -to the City Commission related to the future development of Virginia Key Park; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 99-382 was amended on October 26, 1999, pursuant to Resolution No. 99-820, to require that a charrette be held to exchange information and formulate strategies to assist in the development of Virginia Key Park; and WHEREAS, the Virginia Key Park Civil Rights Task Force held a charrette, completed all the duties assigned to it, and issued a final report, pursuant to Resolution No. 99-382, as amended; and CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 1 1 2000 Resolution No. AN 40. WHEREAS, planning and development on Virginia Key continues to require monitoring; and WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to establish an advisory board for the -limited purpose of monitoring planning and development on Virginia Key until December 31, 2000, and until such time as an Authority for such purpose is created pursuant to provisions contained in the City Code; and WHEREAS, the. City Commission, pursuant to Section 2-882 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, may create citizens' groups for specific advisory purposes where such groups existence is limited to a period of less than one year; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if, fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The . Virginia Key Park Civil Rights Task Force, established pursuant to Resolution No. 99-382, as amended, is hereby sunsetted. Section 3. The Virginia Key Beach Advisory Board ("Advisory Board") is hereby created and established for a period ending December 31, 2000. Section 4. Purpose, powers and duties. The purpose, powers and duties of the Advisory Board are: Page 2 of 5 (1) To serve in an advisory capacity to the City Commission and to make recommendations in writing related to development on Virginia Key; and (2) To issue a final report six months from the date of this Resolution, or later, if deemed necessary by the City Commission. Section 5. Membership, qualifications. The Advisory Board shall consist of the same fifteen (15) members who served on the Virginia Key Park Civil Rights Task Force, which is comprised of members appointed as set forth in Subparagraphs (1), (2), and (3) hereinbelow. The members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in official duties, as may be determined and approved by the City Commission. (1) Two (2) individuals appointed by the Mayor who shall are qualified elector of the City of Miami. (2) Five (5) individuals, one (1) appointed by each member of the City Commission, who are qualified electors of the City of Miami. (3) Eight (8) individuals, appointed by the Commission at -Large, representative of organizations and individuals who have historical ties to the community and have a particular interest in the development of Virginia Key. Section 6. Officers. The members of the Advisory Board shall select and designate from its members a chairman, and such other officers as may be deemed necessary, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Advisory Board. Section 7. Rules of procedure. The Advisory Board may adopt its own order of business and rules of procedure governing its meetings, and actions on matters within its jurisdiction, not inconsistent with the provisions set forth herein, which rules of Page 3 of 5 JJU 0 procedure shall be filed with the City Clerk. Copies of minutes of all Advisory Board meetings shall befurnished to the Mayor, Commissioners and the City Manager. Section 8. Meetings and quorum. (a) Meetings. All meetings of the Advisory Board shall be open to the public and are subject to the Florida Sunshine Law or Florida Public Records Law. They shall be held at City Hall, located at 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida, unless the Advisory Board elects to hold a meeting at another location and such location has been duly noticed. (b) Quorum. The members of the Advisory Board present shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of convening any meeting. An affirmative vote of not less than fifty percent (50%) of the members present and voting at any meeting is required for any action to be taken by the members. Section 9. Assignment of personnel. It shall be the duty of the City Manager to provide full cooperation and sufficient administrative support to the Advisory Board, including assignment of personnel and all necessary administrative support. The City Clerk shall provide services to maintain minutes of meetings, Advisory Board correspondence, post meeting notices, and file reports. Section 10. Notices and Filing of Records. It shall be the duty of the City Clerk to comply with applicable laws related to public notice and filing of records. Section 11. Legal Counsel. The City Attorney shall serve as legal counsel to the Advisory Board. Page 4 of 5 l� e U U • Section 12. Availability of Funds. The City Manager and the City Clerk shall identify and provide funding sources from which costs for legal notices, mailing, printing and supplies shall be allocated. Section 13. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor." PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of May , 2000. JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR in accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2-36, since the Mayor did not indicate approval of ibis legislation by signing it in the designated place provided, said I �gi .y: _f i; �^yj b ores effective with thr, elapse of ten (10.) rays0,,-7 the dr 'ora�zr L::;� <, �m ado sarne, without the Maya° exer� a �e ATTEST: +IR3 WALTER J. FOEMAN CITY CLERK AP OVE AS TO FQ D CORRECTNESS:(/ 7Y ATTORNEY W4370:BSS �i If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. Page 5 of 5 Irv,— 0 0 s CITY OF MIAMI CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 2-2 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Members of the City C sion. FROM: Alejandro Vilarello, City Att ey DATE: May 1, 2000 RE: May 11, 2000 City Ca�2fiissi Meetin -%%.Resolution-Sunsetting the irginia Key Park Civil Rights Task Force established pursuant tosolution No. 99-382, as amended; Establishing the Virginia Key Beach A isory Board for a period ending December 31, 2000 (J-00-405) At the request of the Virginia Key Park Civil Rights Task Force, we have prepared the attached Resolution which provides for the sunsetting of the Task Force, established pursuant to Resolution No. 99-382, as amended, and further providing for the establishment of the Virginia Key Beach Advisory Board for a period ending December 31, 2000. This office is in the process of drafting an Ordinance to establish a "Virginia Key Beach Authority" and present same to the City Commission for review and consideration prior to sunsetting the Virginia Key Beach Advisory Board .at the end of the year. The legislation will create an Authority to direct, operate, manage and maintain all aspects of Virginia Key Beach to ensure maximum community utilization and enjoyment, including the ability to attract organized activities and functions to Virginia Key Beach. W4381:BSS Attachment c: Donald W. Warshaw, City Manager Walter J. Foeman, City Clerk Elvi Alonso, Agenda Coordinator 400