LTC 389-2016 Motions by the Hispanic Affairs Committee MIAMI BEACH
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LTC NO. #
389-2016 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of 1 e City C• mission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: September 21, 2016
SUBJECT: Motions by the Hispanic Affairs Corn thee
On August 8, 2016, the Hispanic Affairs Committee adopted the following motions:
1. A motion of the Hispanic Affairs Committee inquiring from the City on the
diversity/sensitivity training requirements in place for security guard services and other
City-contracted services that are in contact with the public.
Motion made by Alex Fernandez', and seconded by Herb Sosa.
Adopted 6-0 by voice vote.
2. A motion of the Hispanic Affairs Committee urging the City Commission and
Administration to adopt a policy requiring diversity/sensitivity trainings for certain City-
contracted services, specifically contracted security guards, equivalent to the
diversity/sensitivity trainings undertaken by the Police department should the requested
requirement for diversity/sensitivity training currently not exist.
Motion made by Alex Fernandez', and seconded by Herb Sosa.
Adopted 6-0 by voice vote.
3. Recognizing the modern-day challenges of law enforcement, today more than ever, the
Hispanic Affairs Committee commends the public service of the honorable brave men and
women of the Miami Beach Police Department who place the lives of others ahead of their
own while protecting our community.
Motion made by Alex Fernandez', and seconded by Regina Suarez.
Adopted 5-2 by voice vote.
On September 12, 2016, the Hispanic Affairs Committee adopted the following motions:
4. A motion of the Hispanic Affairs Committee urging the City Commission to place a historic
marker on Collins and 11th Street to honor the memory of Alfredo Gonzalez Sr.. The
historic marker should tell the story of Mr. Gonzalez who exiled to the United States from
Cuba with nothing, achieved the American dream in Miami Beach, and made significant
contributions to the community. By highlighting Mr. Gonzalez's story, the City would
memorialize the history of a generation of Hispanics who established themselves in Miami
Beach.
Motion made by Alex Fernandez', and seconded by Regina Suarez.
Adopted 5-0 by voice vote.
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
c: Marcia Monserrat, Chief of Staff
Members of the Hispanic Affairs Committee
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Mr. Fernandez,the Chair of the Hispanic Affairs Committee, passed the gavel to Ms.Velasco prior to making the
first, second, and third motions adopted at the meeting. Mr. Fernandez passed the gavel to Herb Sosa prior to
making the fourth motion.
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safely to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.