HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemorandumCITY OF MIAMI
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Commission
From: Todd B. Hannon
City Clerk
Date: April 18, 2023
Subject: Commission on the Status of
Women and Quality of Life Committee
References: Agenda for May 11, 2023
Enclosures: List of members and
Ordinance 0-13864
The Commission on the Status of Women and Quality of Life Committee was created (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 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.
Eight (8) appointments are needed at this time.
• Mayor Francis Suarez has one (1) nomination for a seat currently:
1. Vacant.'
1 This item was continued from November 21, 2019, January 9, 2020, February 13, 2020, February 13, 2020, March 12, 2020,
May 14, 2020, June 11, 2020, July 9, 2020, September 10, 2020, October 8, 2020, November 19, 2020, December 10, 2020,
January 14, 2021, February 11, 2021, March 11, 2021, April 8, 2021, May 13, 2021, June 10, 2021, July 8, 2021, September 13,
2021, October 14, 2021, November 18, 2021, December 9, 2021, January 13, 2022, February 10, 2022, March 10, 2022, April 14,
• Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla has one (1) nomination for a seat currently:
1. Vacant 2
• Commissioner Sabina Covo has one (1) nomination for a seat currently:
1. Vacant.3
• Commissioner Joe Carollo has one (1) nomination for a seat currently:
1. Vacant 4
• Commissioner Manolo Reyes has one (1) nomination for a seat currently:
1. Vacant.5
• Commissioner Christine King has one (1) nomination for a seat currently held by:6' 7
1. Constance Gilbert, incumbent, whose term expired on November 9, 2021.
• Commission -At -Large has two (2) nominations for seats currently:8
1. Vacant.
2. Vacant.
2022, May 12, 2022, June 9, 2022, July 19, 2022, September 8, 2022, October 13, 2022, November 17, 2022, January 12, 2023,
February 9, 2023, March 9, 2023, and April 13, 2023, Commission meetings.
2 This item was continued from November 21, 2019, January 9, 2020, February 13, 2020, March 12, 2020, May 14, 2020, June
11, 2020, July 9, 2020, September 10, 2020, October 8, 2020, November 19, 2020, December 10, 2020, January 14, 2021,
February 11, 2021, March 11, 2021, April 8, 2021, May 13, 2021, June 10, 2021, July 8, 2021, September 13, 2021, October 14,
2021, November 18, 2021, December 9, 2021, January 13, 2022, February 10, 2022, March 10, 2022, April 14, 2022, May 12,
2022, June 9, 2022, July 19, 2022, September 8, 2022, October 13, 2022, November 17, 2022, January 12, 2023, February 9,
2023, March 9, 2023, and April 13, 2023, Commission meetings
3 This item was continued from November 21, 2019, January 9, 2020, February 13, 2020, March 12, 2020, May 14, 2020, June
11, 2020, July 9, 2020, September 10, 2020, October 8, 2020, November 19, 2020, December 10, 2020, January 14, 2021,
February 11, 2021, March 11, 2021, April 8, 2021, May 13, 2021, June 10, 2021, July 8, 2021, September 13, 2021, October 14,
2021, November 18, 2021, December 9, 2021, January 13, 2022, February 10, 2022, March 10, 2022, April 14, 2022, May 12,
2022, June 9, 2022, July 19, 2022, September 8, 2022, October 13, 2022, November 17, 2022, and April 13, 2023, Commission
meetings.
4 This item was continued from November 21, 2019, January 9, 2020, February 13, 2020, March 12, 2020, May 14, 2020, June
11, 2020, July 9, 2020, September 10, 2020, October 8, 2020, November 19, 2020, December 10, 2020, January 14, 2021,
February 11, 2021, March 11, 2021, April 8, 2021, May 13, 2021, June 10, 2021, July 8, 2021, September 13, 2021, October 14,
2021, November 18, 2021, December 9, 2021, January 13, 2022, February 10, 2022, March 10, 2022, April 14, 2022, May 12,
2022, June 9, 2022, July 19, 2022, September 8, 2022, October 13, 2022, November 17, 2022, January 12, 2023, February 9,
2023, March 9, 2023, and April 13, 2023, Commission meetings.
5 This item was continued from November 21, 2019, January 9, 2020, February 13, 2020, March 12, 2020, May 14, 2020, June
11, 2020, July 9, 2020, September 10, 2020, October 8, 2020, November 19, 2020, December 10, 2020, January 14, 2021,
February 11, 2021, March 11, 2021, April 8, 2021, May 13, 2021, June 10, 2021, July 8, 2021, September 13, 2021, October 14,
2021, November 18, 2021, December 9, 2021, January 13, 2022, February 10, 2022, March 10, 2022, April 14, 2022, May 12,
2022, June 9, 2022, July 19, 2022, September 8, 2022, October 13, 2022, November 17, 2022, January 12, 2023, February 9,
2023, March 9, 2023, and April 13, 2023, Commission meetings.
6 Per Code Section 2-1013(c), "The term of each member shall terminate when the nominating city commissioner ... leaves
office".
7 This item was continued from December 9, 2021, January 13, 2022, February 10, 2022, March 10, 2022, April 14, 2022, May
12, 2022, June 9, 2022, July 19, 2022, September 8, 2022, October 13, 2022, November 17, 2022, January 12, 2023, February 9,
2023, March 9, 2023, and April 13, 2023, Commission meetings.
s This item was continued from November 21, 2019, January 9, 2020, February 13, 2020, March 12, 2020, May 14, 2020, June
11, 2020, July 9, 2020, September 10, 2020, October 8, 2020, November 19, 2020, December 10, 2020, January 14, 2021,
February 11, 2021, March 11, 2021, April 8, 2021, May 13, 2021, June 10, 2021, July 8, 2021, September 13, 2021, October 14,
2021, November 18, 2021, December 9, 2021, January 13, 2022, February 10, 2022, March 10, 2022, April 14, 2022, May 12,
2022, June 9, 2022, July 19, 2022, September 8, 2022, October 13, 2022, November 17, 2022, January 12, 2023, February 9,
2023, March 9, 2023, and April 13, 2023, Commission meetings.
For your convenience, we are including a copy of the current membership of said committee. By
copy of this memorandum, we are requesting that the Agenda Office place this issue on the May 11,
2023, Commission agenda.
TBH:ne
c: Asseline Hyppolite, Liaison
Thomas Fossler, Assistant City Attorney
Miriam M. Santana, Agenda Coordinator