2013-28142 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -28142
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE
MAYORS' CLIMATE ACTION PLEDGE, AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR
THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE
COMPACT, AGREEING TO CONSIDER IMPLEMENTING THE
REGIONAL CLIMATE ACTION PLAN IN WHOLE OR IN PART AS
APPROPRIATE FOR EACH MUNICIPALITY, AND URGING ALL
MAYORS OF MIAMI -DADE COUNTY TO SUPPORT THE MAYORS'
CLIMATE ACTION PLEDGE.
WHEREAS, Florida is considered one of the most vulnerable areas of the
country to the consequences of global climate change with Southeast Florida being at
the frontline to experience the impacts of a changing climate, especially sea level rise;
and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the need for immediate, coordinated and visionary
action to address the impacts of a changing climate and provide for economic and
environmental resilience in Southeast Florida, in 2010 the counties of Palm Beach,
Broward, Miami -Dade and Monroe (Compact Partners) entered into the Southeast
Florida Regional Climate Change Compact (Compact); and
WHEREAS, further recognizing the role of State water managers and local
governments in this regional initiative, the South Florida Water Management District and
one municipal representative from each participating county were invited to participate in
this early phase; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Compact commitment and through a two
year collaborative process involving nearly 100 subject matter experts representing
public and private sectors, universities, and not - for - profit organizations, the Compact
Partners developed the Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP); and
WHEREAS, the RCAP offers recommendations that provide the common
integrated framework for a stronger and more resilient Southeast Florida, including:
• Providing the common framework for Sustainable Communities and
Transportation Planning to be aligned across the region
• Recognizing the need to protect and address vulnerable Water Supply,
• Management and Infrastructure and preserve fragile Natural Systems and
Agricultural resources;
• Providing steps to move towards resilience and reducing emissions through
exploring alternatives and decreasing the use of Energy and Fuel;
• Building upon strength as effective emergency responders and integrating
climate change hazards in Risk Reduction and Emergency Management
Planning;
• Providing for effective Public Outreach initiatives to educate the public on the
consequences of climate change and providing guidance for developing and
influencing Public Policies related to climate change; and
WHEREAS, recognizing that there are more than 100 municipalities within the
region that will play an important role in the implementation of the RCAP, the Compact
Partners included municipalities in the development of the RCAP; and
WHEREAS, municipalities individually have been working to achieve
sustainability, and the RCAP presents an opportunity to align these individual local
efforts with the regional framework and vision; and
WHEREAS, municipalities play a key role in the annual Regional Climate
Leadership Summits, participated in RCAP Working Groups and now is the time to
solidify local government support to advance the RCAP; and
WHEREAS, the RCAP now serves as the foundation document of Climate
Resilience Planning as part of the seven county Prosperity Plan in support for economic
development; and
WHEREAS, the RCAP does not provide a mandate but rather serves as a living
guidance document with options that each regional and local government may align to
their own plans and adopt and utilize based on their interests and vision for the future;
and
WHEREAS, the willingness of counties and municipalities to jointly develop and
advocate for mutually beneficial agreements, policies and strategies intended to
influence regional, state and national resilience efforts advances "Good Neighbor"
relationships; and
WHEREAS, in 2005 the U.S. Conference of Mayors adopted the U.S. Mayors'
Climate Protection Agreement (Mayors' Agreement) that became a national model for
effective collaboration and the framework for more than 1,000 municipalities throughout
the nation to take actions to reduce global warming and address the impacts of a
changing climate (climate disruption); and
WHEREAS, in 2012 the need exists for Mayors within the region of Southeast
Florida to collaborate on a renewed agreement that will advance regional climate action
planning within Southeast Florida efforts while continuing to advance the national goals
of the U.S. Mayors' Agreement; and
WHEREAS, utilizing the U.S. Mayors' Agreement as a model for influencing
regional climate policies and effective public outreach, all municipalities throughout the
Southeast Florida region are invited to sign on to the 2012 South Florida Mayors'
Climate Action Pledge and to collaborate on implementation of the RCAP starting today
and for tomorrow.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,
Section 1. The City of Miami Beach endorses the Mayors' Climate Action Pledge.
Section 2. The City of Miami Beach affirms support for the Southeast Florida
Regional Climate Change Compact.
Section 3. The City of Miami Beach agrees to consider integrating the Regional
Climate Action Plan framework in whole or in part as appropriate for each municipality
into existing and future municipal sustainability action plans, comprehensive plans
and /or climate action plans where and when appropriate and financially feasible.
Section 4. The City of Miami Beach urges all Mayors within Miami -Dade County
to join the Mayors' Climate Action Pledge.
Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
ADOPTED this 6 day of February 2013.
Attest:
Rafa I Granado, City Clerk ....... Ma ra Bower, Mayor
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami Beach, Florida, Supporting The
Southeast Florida Climate Action Plan And Adopting The Ma ors' Climate Action Pledge.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Enhance The Environmental Sustainability Of The Community.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.):
Two- thirds of Miami Beach residents (66 %) gave the City positive marks for its efforts to be a green or
sustainable City.
Item Summary/Recommendation:
In 2010, the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact (Compact) began as a collaborative
effort among Palm Beach, Broward, Miami -Dade and Monroe Counties, their municipalities, and their
partners. The purpose of the Compact is to unite, organize, and assess the southeast Florida region
through the lens of climate change and develop unified action over the next five years. In October 2012,
the Compact released the Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP), which was discussed at this year's
Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit (Summit). The RCAP's overall objective is to
integrate climate adaptation and mitigation into existing decision - making systems and to develop a plan
that can be implemented through existing local and regional agencies, processes and organizations. The
RCAP is available electronically at http: // southeastfloridaclimatecompact .org /compact- documents /.
Recently, the City was selected as the municipal representative from Miami -Dade County for the
Compact's Steering Committee. The Compact Staff Steering Committee, comprised of representatives
from each of the partner counties and selected municipalities, was created to coordinate the RCAP
implementation.
The RCAP provides a framework to help guide policies and serves as a living document with options that
each regional or local government may adopt and utilize based on their interests and vision of the future.
The RCAP lists 110 actionable recommendations that are broken down into the following areas:
Sustainable Communities & Transportation Planning; Water Supply, Management & Infrastructure;
Natural Systems; Agriculture; Energy & Fuel; Risk Reduction & Emergency Management; and Outreach &
Public Policy. Staff from the Public Works, Planning and Building Departments are reviewing the 110
recommendations to determine specific applicability to the City. Staff will identify the recommendations
that can be implemented specifically by the City and those that are regional initiatives that the City can
support. The RCAP recognizes the diversity of issues across Southeast Florida and that the
implementation of the recommendations will occur at various stages and varying degrees by a multitude
of agencies and jurisdictions, but with the benefit of working within a regional context.
In December 2012 at the Summit, Mayor Bower sat on a panel of elected officials of the four southeastern
Counties and partner municipalities to discuss the changing regional circumstance and the importance of
the RCAP as a framework for future planning and investment decisions. Following the meeting, the
Mayor signed the Mayors' Climate Action Pledge with the intent of bringing it before the Commission for
discussion and approval. The Mayors' Pledge seeks to unite the communities of Southeast Florida
around a common approach to regional sustainability and community resilience. Specifically, the Mayors'
Climate Action Pledge calls for:
• Support of the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact;
• Consideration for integrating the RCAP framework into future sustainability plans, comprehensive
plans, and climate action plans where feasible and financially appropriate; and,
• Similar action by other municipalities by adopting the Pledge themselves.
THE ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS APPROVING THE RESOLUTION.
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Co mission
FROM: Kathie G. Brooks, Interim City Manager
DATE: February 6, 2013
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN AND ADOPTING THE MAYOR'S CLIMATE
ACTION PLEDGE.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the resolution.
BACKGROUND
On December 12, 2012, a discussion of the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Action Plan and
the Mayor's Climate Action Pledge was referred to the Sustainability Committee. At the January
15, 2013 Sustainability Committee, the Committee recommended that the City support the
Southeast Florida Climate Action Pledge and adopt the Mayor's Climate Action Pledge.
ANALYSIS
In 2010, the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact (Compact) began as a
collaborative effort among Palm Beach, Broward, Miami -Dade and Monroe Counties, their
municipalities, and their partners. The purpose of the Compact is to unite, organize, and assess
the southeast Florida region through the lens of climate change and develop unified action over
the next five years.
In October 2012, the Compact released the Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP), which was
discussed at this year's Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit (Summit). The
RCAP's overall objective is to integrate climate adaptation and mitigation into existing decision -
making systems and to develop a plan that can be implemented through existing local and
regional agencies, processes and organizations. The RCAP is available electronically at
http:// southeastfloridaciimatecompact .org /compact- documents /
Recently, the City was selected as the municipal representative from Miami -Dade County for the
Compact's Steering Committee. The Compact Staff Steering Committee, comprised of
representatives from each of the partner counties and selected municipalities, was created to
coordinate RCAP implementation. Early on, this committee convened a technical work group to
develop regionally coordinated baseline planning tools, including a regional greenhouse gas
emissions inventory, a unified sea level projection, and a common methodology for mapping
inundation and performing vulnerability assessments. The counties also coordinate joint policy
and legislative priorities, and meet at a yearly leadership summit, as called for in the Compact
Resolution.
February 6, 2013 City Commission Memo
Southeast Florida Climate Action Plan & Mayor's Climate Action Pledge
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The RCAP provides a framework to help guide policies and serves as a living document with
options that each regional or local government may adopt and utilize based on their interests and
vision of the future. The RCAP lists 110 actionable recommendations that are broken down into
the following areas:
1. Sustainable Communities & Transportation Planning
2. Water Supply, Management & Infrastructure
3. Natural Systems
4. Agriculture
5. Energy & Fuel
6. Risk Reduction & Emergency Management
7. Outreach & Public Policy
Staff from the Public Works, Planning and Building Departments are reviewing the 110
recommendations to determine specific applicability to the City. Staff will identify the
recommendations that can be implemented specifically by the City and those that are regional
initiatives that the City can support. The RCAP recognizes the diversity of issues across
Southeast Florida and that the implementation of the recommendations will occur at various
stages and varying degrees by a multitude of agencies and jurisdictions, but with the benefit of
working within a regional context.
In December 2012 at the Summit, Mayor Bower sat on a panel of elected officials of the four
southeastern Counties and partner municipalities to discuss the changing regional circumstance
and the importance of the RCAP as a framework for future planning and investment decisions.
Following the meeting, the Mayor signed the Mayors' Climate Action Pledge with the intent of
bringing it before the Commission for discussion and approval. The Mayors' Pledge seeks to
unite the communities of Southeast Florida around a common approach to regional
sustainability and community resilience. Specifically, the Mayors' Climate Action Pledge calls
for:
• Support of the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact;
• Consideration for integrating the RCAP framework into future sustainability plans,
comprehensive plans, and climate action plans where feasible and financially
appropriate; and,
• Similar action by other municipalities by adopting the Pledge themselves.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends approving the Resolution.
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