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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item Cover PageAGENDA ITEM COVER PAGE File ID: #5233 Resolution Sponsored by: Mayor Francis Suarez, Commissioner Keon Hardemon, Commissioner Ken Russell, Commissioner Wifredo Gort, Commissioner Joe Carollo, Commissioner Manolo Reyes A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CONDEMNING AIRBNB, INC.'S DECISION TO REMOVE LISTINGS OF RENTALS IN ISRAELI SETTLEMENTS IN THE WEST BANK; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE DESIGNATED OFFICIALS STATED HEREIN. A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CONDEMNING AIRBNB, INC.'S DECISION TO REMOVE LISTINGS OF RENTALS IN ISRAELI SETTLEMENTS IN THE WEST BANK; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE DESIGNATED OFFICIALS STATED HEREIN. WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") continues to foster a strong relationship with Israel and is home to one of the largest Jewish populations outside of Israel; and WHEREAS, Israel is a steadfast ally of the United States and the American people; and WHEREAS, the City shares democratic values, common strategic interests, and bonds of friendship and mutual respect with Israel, which is our friend and ally in the Middle East; and WHEREAS, Airbnb, Inc. ("Airbnb") is a privately held global company headquartered in San Francisco, California that operates an online marketplace and hospitality service which is accessible via its websites and mobile applications, where its members can use the service to arrange or offer lodging and tourism experiences; and WHEREAS, Airbnb recently decided to remove all listings of rentals in Israeli settlements in the area historically known as Judea and Samaria, now more commonly referred to as the "West Bank," while continuing to allow non -Israeli listings in the West Bank; and WHEREAS, the Miami City Commission believes that Airbnb's actions are antithetical to the values that we hold dear in the City; 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 adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The Miami City Commission condemns Airbnb's decision to remove all listings of rentals in Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Section 3. The Miami City Commission expresses its strong support and steadfast commitment to the security, welfare, and survival of the sovereign State of Israel. Section 4. The Miami City Commission expresses its desire that all businesses that operate in the City conduct their business in a way that does not discriminate against anyone for any reason, including but not limited to their nationality or religion. Section 5. The Miami City Commission urges Airbnb to reconsider its misguided decision to de -list only Israeli owned properties in the West Bank. -,IV ov . �y City of Miami City Hall �sSI�P �IAT1° ° Legislation 3500 Pan American Drive r'0 Miami, FL 33133 R N N) Resolution www.miamigov.com Enactment Number: R-18-0572 File Number: 5233 Final Action Date:12/13/2018 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CONDEMNING AIRBNB, INC.'S DECISION TO REMOVE LISTINGS OF RENTALS IN ISRAELI SETTLEMENTS IN THE WEST BANK; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE DESIGNATED OFFICIALS STATED HEREIN. WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") continues to foster a strong relationship with Israel and is home to one of the largest Jewish populations outside of Israel; and WHEREAS, Israel is a steadfast ally of the United States and the American people; and WHEREAS, the City shares democratic values, common strategic interests, and bonds of friendship and mutual respect with Israel, which is our friend and ally in the Middle East; and WHEREAS, Airbnb, Inc. ("Airbnb") is a privately held global company headquartered in San Francisco, California that operates an online marketplace and hospitality service which is accessible via its websites and mobile applications, where its members can use the service to arrange or offer lodging and tourism experiences; and WHEREAS, Airbnb recently decided to remove all listings of rentals in Israeli settlements in the area historically known as Judea and Samaria, now more commonly referred to as the "West Bank," while continuing to allow non -Israeli listings in the West Bank; and WHEREAS, the Miami City Commission believes that Airbnb's actions are antithetical to the values that we hold dear in the City; 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 adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The Miami City Commission condemns Airbnb's decision to remove all listings of rentals in Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Section 3. The Miami City Commission expresses its strong support and steadfast commitment to the security, welfare, and survival of the sovereign State of Israel. Section 4. The Miami City Commission expresses its desire that all businesses that operate in the City conduct their business in a way that does not discriminate against anyone for any reason, including but not limited to their nationality or religion. Section 5. The Miami City Commission urges Airbnb to reconsider its misguided decision to de -list only Israeli owned properties in the West Bank. Section 6. The City Clerk is directed to send a copy of this Resolution to the Miami - Dade County League of Cities; Miami -Dade County; all municipalities in Miami -Dade County; all the Mayors of the United States Conference of Mayors; and Tom Cochran, the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the United States Conference of Mayors. Section 7. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.' APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: l i ria i "ndez, City Attor iey 12/412018 Per Directive, City Clerk's Office transmitted on 1/9/2019. If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) 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.