LTC 014-2018 Hispanic Affairs CommitteeMIAMIBEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC# 014-2018 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber & Members of the,City Com i sion
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager I,
DATE: January 12, 2018
SUBJECT: Hispanic Affairs Committee
The Purpose of this Letter to the Commission (LTC) is to inform the Commission of several Motions
passed by the Hispanic Affairs Committee at their January 8, 2018 meeting.
Members Present: Miguel Brizuela, Luz Angela Diaz, Alex Fernandez, Gabriel Paez, Ana Cecilia
Velasco,
Members Absent: Francis Trullenque
MOTION: To urge the City Commission to adopt an Ordinance amending the composition of the
Hispanic Affairs Committee to:
2 appointments by the Mayor
2 appointments by each City Commissioner
1 appointment by the Miami Beach Latin Chamber of Commerce.
Motion entertained by Chairman Alex Fernandez
Moved by Miguel Brizuela for the chair
Seconded by Ceci Velasco
Motion Adopted 5-0 by voice
Absent: Francis Trullenque
MOTION: To urge the City Commission to amend the Code of the City of Miami Beach regarding
the Hispanic Affairs Committee:
- Deleting the language granting the Chair of the Committee or the Chair's designee an ex -
officio seat on the Community Relations Board, which has sunset.
- Allow the Chair of the Committee or the Chair's designee to serve as an ex -officio member of
the Miami Beach Human Rights Committee and as an ex -officio member of the proposed
Elder Affairs Committee
Motion entertained by Chairman Alex Fernandez
Motion Made by: Miguel Brizuela
Motion Seconded by: Gabriel Paez
Motion Adopted 5-0 by voice
Absent: Francis Trullenque
MOTION: Creating two subcommittees of the Hispanic Affairs Committee:
1. Policy Sub Committee: tasked with reviewing agendas of the City Commission,
Commission Committees, and other boards and committees of the City of Miami Beach,
analyzing said legislation, and bringing to the Hispanic Affairs Committee recommendations
on legislation and policy affecting the Hispanic community to be considered by the full
membership of the Hispanic Affairs Committee.
2. Community Relations Sub Committee: tasked with working with staff on events related to
the Hispanic Affairs Committee including Hispanic Heritage Month events and the Jose Marti
event. Further tasked with seeking and creating opportunities to engage with the Hispanic
community to better identify their needs and means by which to enhance their quality of life,
safety, health, education, opportunities, and prosperity.
All actions of the sub committees are not final until ratified by the full board of the Hispanic Affairs
Committee unless a delegated authority has been granted.
Motion entertained by Chairman Alex Fernandez
Motion Made by: Miguel Brizuela
Motion Seconded by: Gabriel Paez
Motion Adopted 5-0 by voice
Absent: Francis Trullenque
MOTION: Nominating Alex Fernandez to serve as Chair of the Hispanic Affairs Committee.
Motion Made by: Gabriel Paez
Motion Seconded by: Miguel Brizuela
Motion Adopted 5-0 by voice
Absent: Francis Trullenque
*Alex Fernandez did not accept the appointment to serve as Chair of the committee for a third
consecutive term.
MOTION: Nominating Ceci Velasco to serve as Chair of the Hispanic Affairs Committee.
Motion Made by: Alex Fernandez
Motion Seconded by: Angela Diaz
Motion Adopted 5-0 by voice
Absent: Francis Trullenque
MOTION: Delegating to Ceci Velasco authority make any final decisions on behalf of the Hispanic
Affairs Committee relating to the Jose Marti event.
Motion Made by: Alex Fernandez
Motion Seconded by: Angela Diaz
Motion Adopted 5-0 by voice
Absent: Francis Trullenque
At the request of the Alex Fernandez, a joint sunshine meeting will be organized with Transportation
Committee and the Hispanic Affairs Committee to discuss the feasibility of recommending to the City
Commission and Administration a public private partnership regarding transportation.
cc: Marcia Monserrat, Chief of Staff
Members of the Hispanic Affairs Committee
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