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Ordinance 13864
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File Number: 6155 Final Action Date: 10/10/2019
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER
2/ARTICLE XI OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "ADMINISTRATION/BOARD,
COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS," TO REALIGN THE MIAMI COMMISSION ON
THE STATUS OF WOMEN, THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY
BOARD, THE CITY OF MIAMI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE, THE
EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD, AND THE SENIOR CITIZENS' ADVISORY
BOARD INTO THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN AND THE
QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE"); MORE SPECIFICALLY BY
ADDING DIVISION 6, SECTIONS 2-1011 TO 2-1019 TO CREATE THE
COMMITTEE; REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY DIVISION 8, TITLED "MIAMI
COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN;" REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY
DIVISION 11, TITLED "PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD;"
REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY DIVISION 13, TITLED "CITY OF MIAMI
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE;" REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY DIVISION 20,
TITLED "EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD;" REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY
DIVISION 23, TITLED "SENIOR CITIZENS' ADVISORY BOARD;" CONTAINING
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, there are a number of committees, commissions, and boards
("Committees") that have been created since 1999; and
WHEREAS, the ordinances creating these Committees have not been significantly
updated and realigned to serve with the City of Miami's ("City") current vision and mission; and
WHEREAS, many of the Committees have overlapping duties and functions, which
strain the limited resources of the City; and
WHEREAS, on March 28, 2019, the Miami City Commission directed the City Manager
to reduce/consolidate the number of Committees; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that the functions of the Miami
Commission on the Status of Women, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, City of Miami
Beautification Committee, Education Advisory Board, and Senior Citizens' Advisory Board
should be combined and realigned with the newly formed Commission on the Status of Women
and Quality of Life Committee;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordinance are
adopted by referenced and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
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Section 2. Chapter 2/Article XI/Division 6 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as
amended ("City Code"), is further amended in the following particulars:1
"CHAPTER 2
ADMINISTRATION
ARTICLE XI. BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
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DIVISION 6. RESERVEDCOMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN AND QUALITY
OF LIFE COMMITTEE.
Sec. 2-1011 Reserved. Established.
There is hereby established an advisory committee to the City to be known as the
"Commission on the Status of Women and Quality of Life Committee" which shall hereinafter be
referred to as the "Committee."
Sec. 2-1012. Purpose, powers, and duties.
The purpose, powers, and duties of the Committee are:
(1) To serve in an advisory capacity to the City Commission, Mayor, and City Manager;
(2) To advise on any possible barrier which may impede the participation of women in
city -sponsored programs and activities; support legislation granting women equal rights and
equal opportunities; inspire in women the desire for self-improvement and pride of being,
regardless of age, marital status, race, color, or creed; seek for every woman the
opportunities equal to her potential and responsibility; and seek opportunities for and to
encourage the active involvement of women in matters relating to community progress and
to encourage capable women in roles of leadership;
(3) To provide periodic review of all existing and potential City parks, recreational
facilities, transportation, and capital projects including equipment, programs, and activities;
(4) To advise and make recommendations to the City Commission concerning subjects
of particular interest to senior citizens such as health, nutrition, medical services, recreation,
transportation, housing, utility rates, employment, and other matters related to the safety
and welfare of senior citizens;
(5) To serve in an advisory capacity to the City Commission and recommend, in writing,
any proposed policy changes that would enhance the beautification and aesthetic appeal of
the City, including the issuance of recommendations to the City Manager or designee on
any actions taken by the City as it pertains to beautification and aesthetic enhancement;
(6) To coordinate with the City and Miami -Dade County Public Schools regarding the
use of schools and parks as community hubs; develop joint -use agreements where the
City's parks and public schools can share resources to provide additional or expanded
1 The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be imposed by
the City Attorney, including but not limited to, those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code
provisions.
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programming to the community; coordinate activities of the City with those activities of local
public schools, colleges, and universities to promote educational opportunities for citizens
and residents of the City; and develop recommendations regarding programs which may be
created to enhance educational opportunities in the City;
(7) To recommend to the City Commission, Mayor, and City Manager such ordinances,
resolutions, and policies to carry out the purposes of the provisions set forth herein;
(8) To submit an annual report to the City Commission, Mayor, and City Manager; and
(9) To make recommendations regarding grants and donations on behalf of the City
from foundations and other entities and individuals for the purpose of carrying out the above
listed functions, subject to approval by the City Commission.
Sec. 2-1013. Membership and qualifications.
(1) The Committee shall consist of nine (9) members.
(2) Each City Commissioner shall nominate one (1) person to the Committee. The
Mayor shall nominate one (1) person to the Committee. The City Manager shall nominate
one (1) person to the Committee. There shall be two (2) at -large members who shall be
appointed by the City Commission. All nominated members must be confirmed by a
majority vote of the City Commission. All members must reside, own a property, own a
business, or work in the City and otherwise comply with Section 2-884 of the City Code.
(3) The term of each member shall terminate when the nominating City Commissioner,
Mayor, or City Manager leaves office.
(4) Board members shall continue to serve until their successors have been appointed
and qualified.
(5) In order to fill a vacancy due to death, resignation, or removal, the City Commission
shall appoint the replacement as originally set forth in Section 2-1013(2) of the City Code.
(6) There shall be no alternate members.
Sec. 2-1014. Quorum and voting; meetings; and attendance requirements.
(1) Quorum and voting. At all meetings of the Committee, a minimum of five (5)
members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Each member shall
have one (1) vote on every issue submitted to a vote of the Committee. The decision of a
majority of the voting members present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be
the act of the Committee.
(2) Meetings. The Committee shall hold regular quarterly meetings and may hold such
other meetings as it deems necessary. All meetings of the Committee shall be public.
Minutes of the proceedings of all actions taken at the meeting of the Committee shall be
submitted to the City Clerk.
(3) Attendance requirements. A voting member shall be automatically removed if (a) in
a given calendar year, the voting member is absent from three (3) consecutive meetings or
(b) the voting member is absent from four (4) properly noticed meetings within a twelve (12)
month period without an excused absence or does not comply with Section 2-886 of the City
Code. A member shall be deemed absent when the member is not present at the meeting
at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the meeting's duration. The application of the
provisions of this Section may be waived by four -fifths (4/5ths) vote of the members of the
City Commission.
Sec. 2-1015. Officers and staff.
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(1) The Committee shall elect from among its members a chairperson and vice -
chairperson. The Committee may also elect from among its members such other officers as
deemed necessary or appropriate. Officers shall serve a term of (1) year or until a
successor is elected.
(2) The Office of the City Attorney shall provide legal services to the Committee as may
be necessary and requested by the Committee.
(3) The City Manager shall provide administrative support to the Committee, which shall
include the services of an individual to keep minutes of the meetings, maintain Committee
correspondence, post meeting notices, file reports, and perform any and all necessary
support functions.
Sec. 2-1016. Bylaws.
(1) The Committee shall adopt such bylaws as it deems necessary for the conduct of its
business. The bylaws may include procedural rules, the designation of regular meeting
dates, and the procedures for calling special meetings.
(2) Bylaws, as well as any amendments thereto:
(a) Must be consistent with this Chapter; and
(b) May be adopted only by a majority vote of the entire membership, provided that, in
each case, at least twenty (20) days' written notice of the proposed amendment has been
provided to all Committee members.
Sec. 2-1017. Subcommittees.
The Committee may create such subcommittees as it deems necessary for the conduct
of its business.
Sec. 2-1018. Compensation.
Members of the Committee shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for
expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of the member's duties subject to the
prior written approval of the City Manager.
Sec. 2-1019-Sunset review.
The Committee will be initially reviewed in 2023 and thereafter be reviewed every four
(4) years.
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Section 3. Chapter 2, Article XI, Division 8 of the City Code, titled
"Administration/Boards, Committees, Commissions/Miami Commission on the Status of
Women," is hereby repealed in its entirety and reserved.
Section 4. Chapter 2, Article XI, Division 11 of the City Code, titled
"Administration/Boards, Committees, Commissions/Parks and Recreation Advisory Board," is
hereby repealed in its entirety and reserved.
Section 5. Chapter 2, Article XI, Division 13 of the City Code, titled
"Administration/Boards, Committees, Commissions/City of Miami Beautification Committee," is
hereby repealed in its entirety and reserved.
Section 6. Chapter 2, Article XI, Division 20 of the City Code, titled
"Administration/Boards, Committees, Commissions/Education Advisory Board," is hereby
repealed in its entirety and reserved.
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Section 7. Chapter 2, Article XI, Division 23 of the City Code, titled
"Administration/Boards, Committees, Commissions/Senior Citizens' Advisory Board," is hereby
repealed in its entirety and reserved.
Section 8. If any section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, or word of this Ordinance
is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not be affected.
Section 9. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its adoption and
signature of the Mayor.2
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
ndez, ity Attor ey 10/10/2019
2 This Ordinance shall become effective as specified herein unless vetoed by the Mayor within ten (10)
days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Ordinance, it shall become
effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission or upon the effective date stated
herein, whichever is later.
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