Resolution 2024-33432RESOLUTION NO. 2024.33432
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
2021.31955 TO REQUIRE A DR. STANLEY SUTNICK CITIZENS'
FORUM TO BE HELD DURING SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION
MEETINGS (EXCEPT FOR SPECIAL MEETINGS CALLED TO
ADDRESS A PUBLIC EMERGENCY) FOR A MINIMUM PERIOD OF
FIFTEEN (15) MINUTES AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE MEETING.
WHEREAS, historically, the City Commission has provided for citizen input at City
Commission meetings; and
WHEREAS, on January 12, 1991, a Citizen' Forum was formally created by motion of the
City Commission to provide an established time during Commission meetings for residents to
address the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, on July 28, 1993, pursuant to City Commission motion, the Citizens' Forum
was renamed the "Dr. Stanley Sutnick Citizens' Forum' (the 'Sutnick Forum') in recognition of the
civic activist who contributed to the creation of the formal forum; and
WHEREAS, over the years, the schedule for the Sutnick Forum has been changed, with
current schedule being from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. during regular
City Commission meetings; and
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2021, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution
No. 2021-31955, clarifying, pursuant to Section 2-11 of the City Code, that a Sutnick Forum shall
also be held during City Commission Presentation and Award meetings for a minimum period of
fifteen (15) minutes, but only at Presentation and Award meetings at which there are substantive
agenda items for consideration by the Mayor and City Commission, in addition to proclamations
and awards; and
WHEREAS, currently, the Mayor and City Commission only hold Sutnick Forums during
regular monthly City Commission meetings and City Commission Presentation and Awards
meetings, but only at Presentation and Awards meetings where there are substantive agenda
items for consideration by the Mayor and City Commission, in addition to proclamations and
awards; and
WHEREAS, In addition to regular City Commission meetings and City Commission
Presentation and Awards meetings at which substantive items are considered, the City
Commission now desires to additionally hold a Sutnick Forum at the commencement of Special
City Commission meetings; and
WHEREAS, the provisions of this Resolution shall not apply to Special City Commission
meetings called to address a public emergency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITYOF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, thatthe Mayorand City Commission
hereby amend Resolution No. 2021-31955 to require a Dr. Stanley Sutnick Citizens' Forum to be
held during Special City Commission meetings (except for special meetings called to address a
public emergency) for a minimum period of fifteen (15) minutes at the commencement of the
meeting.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 11 day of Drcel# !✓ , p70gzq.
ATTEST:
DEC 12 2024
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
(Sponsored by Vice -Mayor Tanya K. Shalt)
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teven Meiner
Mayor
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: December 11, 2024
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO, 2021-31955 TO
REQUIRE A DR. STANLEY SUTNICK CITIZENS' FORUM TO BE HELD DURING
SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS (EXCEPT FOR SPECIAL MEETINGS
CALLED TO ADDRESS A PUBLIC EMERGENCY) FOR A MINIMUM PERIOD OF
FIFTEEN (15) MINUTES AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE MEETING.
Pursuant to the request of Vice -Mayor Tanya K. 8han, the attached Resolution has been placed
on the December 11, 2024 City Commission meeting agenda.
On January 12, 1991, a Citizens' Forum was formally created by motion of the City Commission
to provide an established time during Commission meetings for residents to address the City
Commission. On July 28, 1993, pursuant to City Commission motion, the Citizens' Forum was
renamed the "Dr. Stanley Sutnick Citizens' Forum" (the "Sutnick Forum") in recognition of the civic
activist who contributed to the creation of the formal forum.
Over the years, the schedule for the Sutnick Forum has been changed, with current schedule
being from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. during regular City Commission
meetings.
On December 8, 2021, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2021-31955,
clarifying, pursuant to Section 2-11 of the City Code, that a Sutnick Forum shall also be held
during City Commission Presentation and Award meetings for a minimum period of fifteen (15)
minutes, but only at Presentation and Award meetings at which there are substantive agenda
items for consideration by the Mayor and City Commission, in addition to proclamations and
awards.
ANALYSIS
Currently, the Mayor and City Commission only hold Sutnick Forums during regular monthly City
Commission meetings and City Commission Presentation and Awards meetings, but only at
Presentation and Awards meetings where there are substantive agenda items for consideration
by the Mayor and City Commission, in addition to proclamations and awards.
The attached Resolution amends Resolution No. 2021.31955 to additionally require a Sutnick
Forum to be held during Special City Commission meetings (except for special meetings called
to address a public emergency) for a minimum period of fifteen (15) minutes at the
commencement of the meeting.
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If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: https:ttwww.miamibeachft.govlcity-hall/cityzlerklmeeting-noticest
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Applicable Area
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Is this a" -Residents Right to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.p. Bond
Pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Proiect?
NO No
Was this Agenda Item initialhr reauested by a lobbvist which, as defined in. Code. Sec..2-481.
includes a Principal enuatied in lobbvinq? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist($) and principal(s)
Department
City Attorney
Sponsodsi
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt
Co-sponsorfs)
Condensed Title
Amend Reso 2021-31955 - Sutnick Hour for Special Meetings (Bhatt)
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