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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCode Task Force ResolutionCity of Miami 1 i.RR cl Legislation alldl 1 l + Resolution: R-19-0118 File Number: 5594 City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com Final Action Date: 3/14/2019 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ESTABLISHING THE CODE COMPLIANCE COMPLIANCE TASK FORCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 14 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AND CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE XI, DIVISION 2, SECTION 2-883 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TO REVIEW, RECOMMEND, AND ADVISE ON MATTERS RELATED TO THE PROCESSING, HANDLING, AND INVESTIGATING OF CODE COMPLIANCE VIOLATIONS; STATING THE TASK FORCE'S PURPOSE, POWERS, DUTIES, COMPOSITION, APPOINTMENT QUALIFICATIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP; PROVIDING FOR OFFICERS, MEETINGS, QUORUM, LEGAL AND STAFF SUPPORT, ASSIGNMENT OF PERSONNEL, WAIVERS, AND PUBLIC NOTICE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. SPONSOR(S): City Commission WHEREAS, it was recommended at the February 14, 2019 City Commission meeting to create a five (5) member task force composed of residents of the City of Miami ("City") that can meet, collect information, gather feedback from other residents, review comments, and provide recommendations to the City Commission and administration related to code compliance issues; and WHEREAS, Section 14 of the Charter of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City Charter'), allows for the Mayor, City Commission, or any committee thereof to investigate the official acts and conduct of any City Official and to secure information upon any matter; and WHEREAS, Chapter 2, Article XI, Division 2, Section 2-883 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City Code"), allows for the creation of new boards by either Ordinance or Resolution; and WHEREAS, the City Commission has deemed it necessary to establish a Code Compliance Task Force ("Task Force") to review and provide recommendations regarding code compliance matters; and WHEREAS, the Task Force's responsibilities shall be deemed completed upon submission of its written recommendations to the City Commission and after a public meeting on said recommendations; 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. City of Miami Page 1 of 3 File ID: 5594 (Revision: A) Printed On: 3/26/2019 File ID: 5594 Enactment Number: R-19-0118 Section 2. The Code Compliance Task Force is hereby established. Section 3. Purpose, Powers, and Duties. The purpose, powers, and duties of the Code Compliance Task Force are: a. To review the policies and procedures of the Department of Code Compliance; b. To collect information and feedback from community members related to code compliance matters; c. To review pending code compliance processes; and d. To provide written recommendations to the City Commission. Upon submission of said written recommendations to the City Commission, the City Commission shall hold a public meeting to consider the written recommendations. At the conclusion of the City Commission's consideration of the written recommendations, the Task Force's responsibilities shall be deemed completed and the Task Force will be automatically sunsetted. Section 4. Membership, Composition, Appointments, Qualifications, Minimum Attendance Requirements, Removal, Appointment to Fill Vacancies, and Waiver. a. Composition, Appointment, and Qualifications. The Task Force shall consist of five (5) regular voting members. All members shall be permanent residents of the City and shall have good reputations for integrity and community service. All members will serve without compensation. In addition, all members should have demonstrated an interest in, or experience relating to, the City Code or other governmental code enforcement procedures and processes. All members shall be subject to the provisions set forth in Section 2-884 of the City Code. Each District Commissioner shall appoint a member to the Task Force. No alternate members shall be appointed. b. Minimum Attendance Requirements and Removal. It is expected that the appointed members of the Task Force attend each and every meeting. Attendance requirements and removal therefrom shall be pursuant to Section 2-886 of the City Code. c. Vacancies Vacancies on the Task Force shall be filled pursuant to Section 2-885(a)(3) of the City Code. Section 5. Officers. At the initial meeting, the members of the Task Force shall select and designate a Chairperson and Vice -Chairperson from among the members of the Task Force who shall serve at the pleasure of the Task Force. Section 6. Meetings and Quorum. All meetings of the Task Force shall be noticed and open to the public. The public shall be encouraged to submit oral or written comments to the Task Force. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) plus on (1) of the Task Force's total members shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of convening any meeting. An affirmative vote of not less than fifty percent (50%) plus one (1) of City of Miami Page 2 of 3 File ID: 5594 (Revision: A) Printed on: 3/26/2019 File ID: 5594 Enactment Number: R-19-0118 the members present and voting at any meeting is required for any action to be taken by the Task Force. Section 7. Rule of Procedures The Task Force may adopt its own order of business and rules of procedure governing its meetings and take actions on matters within its jurisdiction not inconsistent with the provisions set forth herein, which rules of procedure shall be filed with the City Clerk. The Task Force and any executive committee or subcommittee, if applicable, shall comply with all requirements of Chapters 119 (Public Records) and 286 (Sunshine Law) of the Florida Statutes. The minutes of each meeting shall be promptly made available and such records shall be open to public inspection. Copies of minutes of all Task Force meetings shall be furnished to the Mayor, City Commissioners, City Attorney, and City Manager. Section 8. Legal Counsel The City Attorney shall serve as legal counsel to the Task Force and shall provide legal advice on all matters considered by the Task Force. The City Attorney or designee shall provide legal support to the Task Force and attend all Task Force meetings. Section 9. Assignment of Staff It shall be the duty of the City Manager to provide full cooperation and sufficient personnel for necessary administrative support to the Task Force including assignment of an individual to act as liaison and secretary to the Task Force as well as the assignment of individuals from City Departments and Offices, as may be necessary, to advise the Task Force about ongoing and pending projects. It shall be the duty of the Task Force's liaison to keep minutes or cause said minutes to be taken at all meetings, maintain committee correspondence, post meeting notices with the City Clerk, file reports, and perform all other necessary support functions. The City Manager may participate in deliberations of the Task Force, as requested by the Task Force, and may give technical and policy advice to the Committee as requested. The City Manager shall ensure that the Code Compliance Director and/or the Director's designee will be present at all meetings and available to provide assistance to the Task Force upon request. Section 10. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.' APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: 1 i ria i ndez, City ttar ey 3!2512019 1 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. City of Miami Page 3 of 3 File ID: 5594 (Revision: A) Printed on: 3/26/2019