HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 2021-4453 ORDINANCE NO. 2021-4453
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE MIAMI
BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION," BY
AMENDING ARTICLE III, ENTITLED "AGENCIES,
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES," BY AMENDING DIVISION
32, ENTITLED "LGBTQ ADVISORY COMMITTEE," TO
CHANGE THE NAME OF THE COMMITTEE TO THE
"LGBTQIA+ ADVISORY COMMITTEE," AMENDING
SECTIONS 2-190.144-190.145 THEREOF, TO REFLECT
THE NAME CHANGE; AND, PROVIDING FOR
REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, at its meeting on October 6, 2021, the LGBT Advisory Committee
passed a motion recommending that its name be changed to the LGBTQIA+ Advisory
Committee, as referenced in the attached LTC No. 428-2021; and
WHEREAS, the LGBTQ Advisory Committee has previously used the terms
"LGBT" and "LGBTQ" in its title to identify the Committee; however, as communities
evolve with expanding identities that are not reflected within the LGBTQ acronym, the
LGBTQ Advisory Committee would like to honor this and change its name to the
"LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee" so that its name represents the same level of
inclusivity reflective of the Committee's work; and
WHEREAS, the LGBTQIA+ acronym stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Allies, and anyone else that is not
covered, including but not limited to genderqueer, genderfluid, and nonbinary
individuals; and
WHEREAS, the LGBTQ Advisory Committee is committed to the same core
values of inclusivity, respect, and celebration of diversity, and using the term
"LGBTQIA+" as opposed to the term "LGBTQ," is a more inclusive term for the diversity
and the broad range of people and expressions within the LGBTQ community in Miami
Beach and elsewhere; and
WHEREAS, in view of the forgoing, all references in Division 32 of Chapter 2 of
the City Code to "LGBTQ" should be amended to "LGBTQIA+."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. That Division 32 of Article III of Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of Miami
Beach is hereby amended as follows:
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CHAPTER 2
ADMINISTRATION
ARTICLE III. AGENCIES, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
DIVISION 32. — LGBTQIA+ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Sec. 2-190.144. Committee purpose.
The purpose of the LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee is to provide guidance and
advice to the city commission and the city manager with recommendations on initiatives
to be implemented and supported by the city regarding a variety of issues to ensure the
welfare and future of the Miami Beach LGBTQIA+ Community.
Sec. 2-190.145. Powers and duties.
The committee shall make advisory recommendations to the city commission and
the city manager on initiatives to be implemented and supported by the city regarding a
variety of issues to ensure the well-being and quality of life of the Miami Beach
LGBTQIA+ Community.
SECTION 2. REPEALER.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are
hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY.
If any section, subsection, clause or provision of this Ordinance is held invalid,
the remainder shall not be affected by such invalidity.
SECTION 4. CODIFICATION.
It is the intention of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach,
and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this ordinance shall become and be
made part of the Miami Beach City Code. The sections of this ordinance may be
renumbered or relettered to accomplish such intention, and the word 'ordinance" may
be changed to "section," "article," or other appropriate word.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take effect on the IS day of ]��L��btr , 2021.
PASSED'AND ADOPTED this 9 day of -Docern6er , 2021.
Q. ...B Dan .Gelber, Mayor
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Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
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(Sponsored by Commissioner Michael Gongora)
(Co-Sponsored by Commissioner David.Richardson)
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MIAMI BEA
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael Paz, City Attorney
DATE: December 8, 2021
10:05 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing
SUBJECT:AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE MIAMI
BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION," BY AMENDING
ARTICLE III, ENTITLED "AGENCIES, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES," BY
AMENDING DIVISION 32, ENTITLED "LGBTQ ADVISORY COMMITTEE,"
TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE COMMITTEE TO THE "LGBTQIA+
ADVISORY COMMITTEE," AMENDING SECTIONS 2-190.144-190.145
THEREOF, TO REFLECT THE NAME CHANGE; AND, PROVIDING FOR
REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION,AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ANALYSIS
See attached Commission Memorandum.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item, pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes No
Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Attorney
Sponsor
Vice-Mayor David Richardson and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Alex Fernandez
ATTACHMENTS:
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D Ordinance
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael Paz, Acting City Attorney
DATE: October 13, 2021
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE MIAMI
BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION," BY AMENDING
ARTICLE III, ENTITLED "AGENCIES, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES," BY
AMENDING DIVISION 32, ENTITLED "LGBTQ ADVISORY COMMITTEE,"
TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE COMMITTEE TO THE "LGBTQIA+
ADVISORY COMMITTEE," AMENDING SECTIONS 2-190.144-190.145
THEREOF, TO REFLECT THE NAME CHANGE; AND, PROVIDING FOR
REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The above-referenced Ordinance, sponsored by Commissioner Michael Gongora and co-
sponsored by Commissioner David Richardson, is submitted on First Reading for
consideration by the Mayor and City Commission at the October 13, 2021 City
Commission meeting.
At its meeting on October 6, 2021, the LGBTQ Advisory Committee (the "Committee")
passed a motion recommending that its name be changed to the LGBTQIA+ Advisory
Committee, as referenced in the attached LTC No. 428-2021.
The LGBTQIA+ acronym stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or
Questioning, Intersex, Allies, and anyone else that is not covered, including but not limited
to genderqueer, genderfluid, and nonbinary individuals. The Committee would like to
change its name to the "LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee" so that its name represents the
same level of inclusivity reflective of the Committee's work.
RAP/FA/ag
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