HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemorandumCITY OF MIAMI
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Commission
From: Todd B. Hannon
City Clerk
Date: June 30, 2024
Subject: Commission on the Status of
Women and Quality of Life Committee
References: Agenda for July 11, 2024
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 Miguel Angel Gabela has one (1) nomination for a seat currently:
1. Vacant.2
• Commissioner Damian Pardo has one (1) nomination for a seat currently held by:
1. Sandy Moise, incumbent, whose term expired on December 1, 2023.3' 4
• Commissioner Joe Carollo has one (1) nomination for a seat currently:
1. Vacant.5
• Commissioner Manolo Reyes has one (1) nomination for a seat currently:
1. Vacant 6
• Commissioner Christine King has one (1) nomination for a seat currently held by:7' 8
1. Constance Gilbert, incumbent, whose term expired on November 9, 2021.
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, April 13, 2023, May 11, 2023, June 8, 2023, July 13, 2023, September 14, 2023, October 12,
2023, November 16, 2023, December 14, 2023, January 11, 2024, February 8, 2024, March 14, 2024, April 11, 2024, May 9,
2024, and June 18, 2024, 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, April 13, 2023, May 11, 2023, June 8, 2023, July 13, 2023, September 14, 2023, December 14, 2023,
January 11, 2024, February 8, 2024, March 14, 2024, April 11, 2024, May 9, 2024, and June 18, 2024, Commission meetings.
3 This item was continued from November 16, 2023, December 14, 2023, January 11, 2024, February 8, 2024, March 14, 2024,
April 11, 2024, May 9, 2024, and June 18, 2024, Commission meetings.
4 Per Code Section 2-1013(c), "The term of each member shall terminate when the nominating city commissioner ... leaves
office".
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, April 13, 2023, May 11, 2023, June 8, 2023, July 13, 2023, September 14, 2023, October 12, 2023,
November 16, 2023, December 14, 2023, January 11, 2024, February 8, 2024, March 14, 2024, April 11, 2024, May 9, 2024, and
June 18, 2024, Commission meetings.
6 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, April 13, 2023, May 11, 2023, June 8, 2023, July 13, 2023, September 14, 2023, October 12, 2023,
November 16, 2023, December 14, 2023, January 11, 2024, February 8, 2024, March 14, 2024, April 11, 2024, May 9, 2024, and
June 18, 2024, Commission meetings.
7 Per Code Section 2-1013(c), "The teen of each member shall terminate when the nominating city commissioner ... leaves
office".
s 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, April 13, 2023, May 11, 2023, June 8, 2023, July 13, 2023, September 14, 2023, October 12, 2023,
November 16, 2023, December 14, 2023, January 11, 2024, February 8, 2024, March 14, 2024, April 11, 2024, May 9, 2024, and
June 18, 2024, Commission meetings.
• Commission -At -Large has two (2) nominations for seats currently:9
1. Vacant.
2. Vacant.
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 July 11,
2024, Commission agenda.
TBH:ne
c: Asseline Hyppolite, Liaison
Deanna Rasco, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Miriam M. Santana, Agenda Coordinator
9 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, April 13, 2023, May 11, 2023, June 8, 2023, July 13, 2023, September 14, 2023, October 12, 2023,
November 16, 2023, December 14, 2023, January 11, 2024, February 8, 2024, March 14, 2024, April 11, 2024, May 9, 2024, and
June 18, 2024, Commission meetings.