LTC 245-2016 Motions by the Committee on the Homeless MIAMIBEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC # 245-2016 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members o the City Co ission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: June 1, 2016
SUBJECT:Motions by the Committee on the Homeless
The purpose of this LTC is to transmit the attached motions made by the Committee on the
Homeless at its most recent meetings.
Should you have any questions, please contact me.
JLM/KGB/MLR
c: Kathie G. Brooks, Assistant City Manager
Maria.L Ruiz, Department Director
Resolution of the Committee on the Homeless
The Committee on the Homeless recommends that the Mayor and Commission support
the motion by the LGBT Advisory Committee to require any homeless shelter that the City
of Miami Beach contracts with to take an LGBTQ sensitivity training course offered by an
approved organization.
UNANIMOUSLY PASSED and ADOPTED this 18th dayof May, 2016.
Valerie N arrete,Chair
On behalf of the Committee on the Homeless
The Committee on the Homeless at its April 20, 2016 meeting passed the following two
motions:
1. Motion - For the Commission to support the installation of portable showers for the use
of the homeless throughout the City as a means of encouraging the homeless to seek
services and supports.
Motion made by: Gail Harris; Seconded by: Donna Zemo.Adopted unanimously by
voice vote.
2. Motion: The Committee on the Homeless recommends that the Mayor and Commission
explore limiting package store alcohol sales to no earlier than 10:OOam.
Motion made by: Lori Bakkum; Seconded by Freddy Funes.Adopted 6 - 1 by voice
vote.
The Committee on the Homeless at its May 18, 2016 meeting passed the following motion:
1. For the Commission to consider the installation of the PIT Stop Program throughout the
City of Miami Beach.The PIT Stop Program provides clean and safe portable public toilets,
sinks, used needle receptacles and dog waste stations.
Motion made by: Donna Zemo; Seconded by Gail Harris.Adopted unanimously by
voice vote.
Va erie Navarrete,Chair
On behalf of the Committee on the Homeless