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Resolution 2022-32310 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-32310 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING DISAPPOINTMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL BOARD'S FAILURE TO RECOGNIZE OCTOBER, 2022 AS LGBTQ HISTORY MONTH; URGING PARENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STUDENTS TO USE THE SCHOOL BOARD'S FAILURE TO ACT AS OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND ADDRESS LGBTQ ISSUES AND HISTORY IN A POSITIVE LIGHT; URGING PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS TO ADOPT THE ATTACHED SAMPLE RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER, 2022 AS LGBTQ HISTORY MONTH; URGING PRINCIPALS OF INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS WITHIN MIAMI- DADE COUNTY TO RECOGNIZE OCTOBER, 2022 AS LGBTQ HISTORY MONTH WITHIN THEIR SCHOOLS AND TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND TEACH LGBTQ HISTORY IN THEIR SCHOOLS, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PUBLISH ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE THE ATTACHED SAMPLE RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER, 2022 AS LGBTQ HISTORY MONTH SO THAT IT MAY BE DOWNLOADED AND ADOPTED BY STUDENT BODIES, CLUBS, OR OTHER STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS WISHING TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE LGBTQ HISTORY. WHEREAS, LGBTQ History Month, founded in 1994 by Missouri high-school history teacher Rodney Wilson, is an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements; and WHEREAS, the month of October was selected to coincide with National Coming Out Day (October 11), which was already established, and the anniversary of the first march on Washington for gay and lesbian rights in 1979; and WHEREAS, the LGBTQ History Month is meant to highlight and celebrate the history and achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people; and WHEREAS, on September 7, 2022, the Miami-Dade School Board (the "School Board") considered a proposal sponsored by School Board member Lucia Baez Geller, to recognize October as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer("LGBTQ") History Month, and teach 12th graders about two landmark Supreme Court cases impacting the LGBTQ communities; and WHEREAS, despite School Board member Lucia Baez Geller's efforts on behalf of the LGBTQ community, the School Board voted 8-1 to strike down the proposal; and WHEREAS, the School Board recognizes heritage or history months throughout the school year to teach students about history, whether it be about Hispanic heritage, Black history or women's history; and WHEREAS, in 2021, the School Board overwhelmingly voted to recognize October as National LGBTQ History Month; and - WHEREAS, the School Board's latest nearly unanimous 8-1 vote against recognizing October as LGBTQ History Month is a shameful step backwards, and an alarming bellwether of rising anti-LGBTQ rhetoric that has swept Florida since the passage of the controversial "Parental Rights in Education" law, most commonly known as the "Don't Say Gay", earlier this year; and WHEREAS, the School Board refused to follow its own precedent in recognizing October as LGBTQ History Month by citing concern over violating the "Don't Say Gay" bill, despite the Board's own lawyer opining that the recognition was on solid legal footing; and WHEREAS, in bowing down to the pressure of fringe groups such as the Proud Boys and County Citizens Defending Freedom, who were present at the meeting and made public comments laced with anti-LGBTQ rhetoric against the recognition, the School Board inadvertently created a piece of LGBTQ History itself, but found itself on the wrong side of it; and WHEREAS, a study conducted by San Diego State University surveyed thousands of youth across the nation and found that 1% of kids ages 9-10 identify as gay, bisexual, or transgender, which is a significant percentage because the age group is so young; and WHEREAS, researchers from the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States surveyed college students who identify as gay and bisexual and found that 48% of gay and bisexual college students knew their sexual preferences in high school; and WHEREAS, many of LGBTQ student suffer teasing, bullying, harassment, violence and internalized oppression that can lead to academic consequences, risky behavior and even suicide; and WHEREAS, LGBTQ youth face unique challenges and recent studies show that during 2021 alone, 42% of LGBTQ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year; and WHEREAS,the Trevor Project estimates that at least one LGBTQ youth between the ages of 13-24 attempts suicide every 45 seconds in the U.S.; and WHEREAS, respectful, positive treatment and discussions on gender and sexuality helps LGBTQ students feel safe, seen, valued, and respected, and decreases the educational, mental, and physical harms that they experience; and WHEREAS, the School Board's refusal to recognize October as LGBTQ History Month sent a chilling message to LGBTQ youth that their sexuality and identity are something that must be hidden, prohibited, and not celebrated; and WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach is a diverse and inclusive community and has demonstrated a long history of opposing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, among other categories; and WHEREAS, as stated in the City's Human Rights Ordinance, "prejudice, intolerance, bigotry and discrimination and disorder occasioned thereby threaten the rights and proper privileges of its inhabitants and menace the very institutions, foundations and bedrock of a free, democratic society;" and WHEREAS, although the School Board failed to uphold its responsibility to genuinely care about the wellbeing of all students in Miami-Dade County, our community may still lead by example; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of Miami Beach therefore urge parents of students enrolled in Miami-Dade County schools to use the School Board's failure to act as an opportunity to engage with their children and address LGBTQ issues and history in a positive light; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission further urge Parent-Teacher Associations and/or organizations to adopt the attached sample Resolution declaring October, 2022 as LGBTQ history month; and WHEREAS, and furthermore,the Mayor and City Commission urge principals of individual schools within Miami-Dade County to recognize October, 2022 as LGBTQ History Month, and to acknowledge and teach LGBTQ history in their schools, to the fullest extent permitted by law.. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby: (1) express disappointment with the Miami-Dade School Board's (the "School Board")failure to recognize October, 2022 as LGBTQ History Month; (2) urge parents of Miami-Dade County students to use the School Board's failure to act as opportunity to engage with their children and address LGBTQ issues and history in a positive light; (3) urge Parent-Teacher Associations and/or organizations to adopt the attached sample Resolution declaring October, 2022 as LGBTQ History Month; (4) urge principals of individual schools within Miami-Dade County to recognize October, 2022 as LGBTQ History Month, and to acknowledge and teach LGBTQ history within their schools, to the fullest extent permitted by law; and (5) direct the City Administration to publish on the City's website the attached sample Resolution declaring October, 2022 as LGBTQ History Month so that it may be downloaded and adopted by student bodies, clubs, or other student organizations wishing to honor and recognize LGBTQ history. PASSED AND ADOPTED this N day of C't i74Ht6g,(2022. Attest: /D 4WY Dan Gelber, Mayor 9)114) Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk kllICORIIHATED'40 '= (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) %,, •.. � .: APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR EXECUTION ic City Attorney. Date Resolutions-C7 AQ • MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Rafael A.Paz,City Attorney DATE: September 14,2022 SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING DISAPPOINTMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL BOARD'S FAILURE TO RECOGNIZE OCTOBER, 2022 AS LGBTQ HISTORY MONTH; URGING PARENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STUDENTS TO USE THE SCHOOL BOARD'S FAILURE TO ACT AS OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND ADDRESS LGBTQ ISSUES AND HISTORY IN A POSITIVE LIGHT; URGING PARENT- TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS TO ADOPT THE ATTACHED SAMPLE RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER, 2022 AS LGBTQ HISTORY MONTH; URGING PRINCIPALS OF INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO RECOGNIZE OCTOBER,2022 AS LGBTQ HISTORY MONTH WITHIN THEIR SCHOOLS AND TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND TEACH LGBTQ HISTORY IN THEIR SCHOOLS, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PUBLISH ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE THE ATTACHED SAMPLE RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER, 2022 AS LGBTQ HISTORY MONTH SO THAT IT MAY BE DOWNLOADED AND ADOPTED BY STUDENT BODIES, CLUBS, OR OTHER STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS WISHING TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE LGBTQ HISTORY. ANALYSIS Pursuant to the request of Vice-Mayor Alex Fernandez,the above-referenced Resolution is submitted for consideration by the Mayor and City Commission at the September 14,2022 Commission meeting. SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA N/A. FINANCIAL INFORMATION None. Applicable Area Not Applicable 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 Alex Fernandez ATTACHMENTS: Description a Resolution SAMPLE LGBTQ HISTORY MONTH RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE , DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2022 AS LGBTQ HISTORY MONTH. WHEREAS, LGBTQ History .Month, founded in 1994 by Missouri high-school history teacher Rodney Wilson, is an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements; and WHEREAS,the month of October was selected to coincide with National Coming Out Day (October 11), which was already established, and the anniversary of the first march on Washington for gay and lesbian rights in 1979; and WHEREAS, the LGBTQ History Month is meant to highlight and celebrate the history and achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people; and WHEREAS, according to Gay& Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation ("GLAAD"), "during the early years, the celebration was largely marked by a call to action and commemoration...but since then, LGBT History Month has blossomed into a national coordinated effort to highlight exemplary role models from the LGBT community"; and WHEREAS, LGBTQ History Month commemorates the impact that the LGBTQ community has had on local, national, and international history; honors members of the LGBTQ community who have been lost to hate crimes and HIV/AIDS; and features celebrations such as pride parades, picnics, parties, workshops, and concerts; and WHEREAS, LGBTQ+ identities have existed as long as humans have, but history books tend to either barely mention, completely ignore or deliberately erase LGBTQ+people's existence and contributions; and WHEREAS, there are many reasons why LGBTQ History Month is important, including the following reasons: to remember those across the world who live without rights; to learn about historic LGBTQ+figures and events; to remember how far we have come in the fight for equality; to teach LGBTQ youth about the generosity and resiliency of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as the ability to stand up and achieve what they believe in; and WHEREAS, during the last decade, our country has made tremendous strides in the LGBTQ equality movement, including legalizing gay marriage nationwide, electing LGBTQ elected officials on local, state, and federal levels, the repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy; and WHEREAS,celebrating LGBTQ History Month is particularly important now as the LGBTQ community is once again being targeted by a slew of homophobic and transphobic bills introduced and adopted across the country, including the state of Florida; and WHEREAS, this year we must reflect not only on the progress that has been made in the national and global effort to advance human rights, but also on the specific challenges that remain for members of LGBTQ communities in the U.S. and around the world; and WHEREAS, prides itself on its longstanding commitment to recognize and honor the LGBTQ community, including supporting and encouraging a dialogue that promotes equality, dignity, and human rights for all; and WHEREAS, accordingly, desire to designate the month of October 2022, as LGBTQ History Month to wholeheartedly reflect the commitment to represent and fight on behalf of all students. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY that the hereby designate the month of October 2022, as LGBTQ History Month. PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2022. ATTEST: Cardillo, Lilia From: Cardillo;Lilia Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2022 10:04 AM To: Rosenfeld, Leslie; Romero, Heydi Cc: Hudak,Alina;Woodruff,John;Granado, Rafael Subject: RESOLUTION 2022-32310 Attachments: Resolution 2022-32310.pdf Hi Leslie, See attached Resolution No. 2022-32310 for the Administration to handle. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING DISAPPOINTMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL BOARD'S FAILURE TO RECOGNIZE OCTOBER,2022 AS LGBTQ HISTORY MONTH; URGING PARENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STUDENTS TO USE THE SCHOOL BOARD'S FAILURE TO ACT AS OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND ADDRESS LGBTQ ISSUES AND HISTORY IN A POSITIVE LIGHT; URGING PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS TO ADOPT THE ATTACHED SAMPLE RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER,2022 AS LGBTQ HISTORY MONTH; URGING PRINCIPALS OF INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO RECOGNIZE OCTOBER,2022 AS LGBTQ HISTORY MONTH WITHIN THEIR SCHOOLS AND TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND TEACH LGBTQ HISTORY IN THEIR SCHOOLS,TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW;AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PUBLISH ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE THE ATTACHED SAMPLE RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER, 2022 AS LGBTQ HISTORY MONTH SO THAT IT MAY BE DOWNLOADED AND ADOPTED BY STUDENT BODIES,CLUBS,OR OTHER STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS WISHING TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE LGBTQ HISTORY. Please send us copies of any transmittal letters that you send or any other action taken by you, so we may include in the file. Thank you, MIAMIBEACH Lilia Cardillo,Agenda Coordinator OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33139 Tel:305-673-7411/Fax:786-394-4139/www.miamibeachfl.gov We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community 1 Granado, Rafael From: Berthier, Melissa Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 12:27 PM To: Granado, Rafael Cc: Granado, Rafael Subject: Re: RESOLUTION 2022-32310 Let's see if she handles! Happy to help if not. From:Granado, Rafael<RafaelGranado@miamibeachfl.gov> Sent:Wednesday,September 28, 2022 12:24:55 PM To: Berthier, Melissa<MelissaBerthier@miamibeachfl.gov> Cc: Granado, Rafael<RafaelGranado@miamibeachfl.gov> Subject: FW: RESOLUTION 2022-32310 Hi Melissa, I sent the below email to Dr. Rosenfeld yesterday to handle. This resolution,amongst other things, directs the City Administration to publish on the city's website the sample resolution declaring October 2022 as LGBTQ History Month so that it may be downloaded and adopted by student Bodies,clubs,or other student organizations wishing to Honor and recognize LGBTQ history. Since your Department is in charge of the website, I wanted to bring the matter to your attention as well. Thank you. Regards, MIAMIBEACH 811nkSUPPORT BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Rafael E. Granado, Esq., City Clerk OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel: 305.673.7411 rafaelgranado anmiamibeachfl.gov We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community. From:Cardillo, Lilia<LiliaCardillo@miamibeachfl.gov> Sent:Tuesday,September 27, 2022 10:04 AM To: Rosenfeld, Leslie<LeslieRosenfeld@miamibeachfl.gov>; Romero, Heydi<HeydiRomero@miamibeachfl.gov> Cc: Hudak,Alina <AlinaHudak@miamibeachfl.gov>;Woodruff,John<JohnWoodruff@miamibeachfl.gov>; Granado, Rafael<RafaelGranado@miamibeachfl.gov> Subject: RESOLUTION 2022-32310 Hi Leslie, 1 See attached Resolution No. 2022-32310 for the Administration to handle. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING DISAPPOINTMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL BOARD'S FAILURE TO RECOGNIZE OCTOBER,2022 AS LGBTQ HISTORY MONTH; URGING PARENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STUDENTS TO USE,THE SCHOOL BOARD'S FAILURE TO ACT AS OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND ADDRESS LGBTQ ISSUES AND HISTORY IN A POSITIVE LIGHT; URGING PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS TO ADOPT THE ATTACHED SAMPLE RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER, 2022 AS LGBTQ HISTORY MONTH; URGING PRINCIPALS OF INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO RECOGNIZE OCTOBER,2022 AS LGBTQ HISTORY MONTH WITHIN THEIR SCHOOLS AND TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND TEACH LGBTQ HISTORY IN THEIR SCHOOLS,TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW;AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PUBLISH ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE THE ATTACHED SAMPLE RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER, 2022 AS LGBTQ HISTORY MONTH SO THAT IT MAY BE DOWNLOADED AND ADOPTED BY STUDENT BODIES,CLUBS, OR OTHER STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS WISHING TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE LGBTQ HISTORY. Please send us copies of any transmittal letters that you send or any other action taken by you, so we may include in the file. Thank you, MIAMIBEACH Lilia Cardillo,Agenda Coordinator OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33139 Tel:305-673-7411/Fax:786-394-4139/www.miamibeachfl.gov We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community 2 Granado, Rafael From: Granado, Rafael Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 12:25 PM To: Berthier, Melissa Cc: Granado, Rafael Subject: FW: RESOLUTION 2022-32310 Attachments: Resolution 2022-32310.pdf Hi Melissa, I sent the below email to Dr. Rosenfeld yesterday to handle. This resolution,amongst other things, directs the City Administration to publish on the city's website the sample resolution declaring October 2022 as LGBTQ History Month so that it may be downloaded and adopted by student Bodies, clubs,or other student organizations wishing to Honor and recognize LGBTQ history. Since your Department is in charge of the website, I wanted to bring the matter to your attention as well. Thank you. Regards, MIAMIBEACH 8kSUPPORT BREAST ' CANCER AWARENESS Rafael E. Granado, Esq., City Clerk OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel: 305.673.7411 rafaelgranado@miamibeachfl.gov We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community. From:Cardillo, Lilia<LiliaCardillo@miamibeachfl.gov> Sent:Tuesday,September 27, 2022 10:04 AM To: Rosenfeld, Leslie<LeslieRosenfeld@miamibeachfl.gov>; Romero, Heydi<HeydiRomero@miamibeachfl.gov> Cc: Hudak,Alina<AlinaHudak@miamibeachfl.gov>;Woodruff,John<JohnWoodruff@miamibeachfl.gov>; Granado, Rafael<RafaelGranado@miamibeachfl.gov> Subject: RESOLUTION 2022-32310 Hi Leslie, See attached Resolution No. 2022-32310 for the Administration to handle. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING DISAPPOINTMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL BOARD'S FAILURE TO RECOGNIZE OCTOBER, 2022 AS LGBTQ HISTORY MONTH; URGING PARENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STUDENTS TO USE THE SCHOOL BOARD'S FAILURE TO ACT AS OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND ADDRESS LGBTQ ISSUES AND HISTORY IN A POSITIVE LIGHT; URGING PARENT-TEACHER 1 ASSOCIATIONS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS TO ADOPT THE ATTACHED SAMPLE RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER, 2022 AS LGBTQ HISTORY MONTH; URGING PRINCIPALS OF INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO RECOGNIZE OCTOBER,2022 AS LGBTQ HISTORY MONTH WITHIN THEIR SCHOOLS AND TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND TEACH LGBTQ HISTORY IN THEIR SCHOOLS,TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED,BY LAW;AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PUBLISH ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE THE ATTACHED SAMPLE RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER, 2022 AS LGBTQ HISTORY MONTH SO THAT IT MAY BE DOWNLOADED AND ADOPTED BY STUDENT BODIES,CLUBS, OR OTHER STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS WISHING TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE LGBTQ HISTORY. Please send us copies of any transmittal letters that you send or any other action taken by you, so we may include in the file. Thank you, MIAMIBEACH Lilia Cardillo,Agenda Coordinator OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33139 Tel:305-673-7411/Fax:786-394-4139/www.miamibeachfl.gov We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community 2