Ordinance 2025-4701ORDINANCE NO.2025-4701
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,AMENDING CHAPTER 62 OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,ENTITLED,"HUMAN RELATIONS,"BY AMENDING
ARTICLE II,ENTITLED "DISCRIMINATION,"BY AMENDING SECTION 62-35
THEREOF,ENTITLED "MEMBERSHIP,"TO AMEND THE HUMAN RIGHTS
COMMITTEE MEMBER TERM LIMITS;AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER,
SEVERABILITY,CODIFICATION,AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,on January 3,2010,the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach adopted Ordinance No.2010-3669,which,among other amendments to the Miami Beach
Human Rights Ordinance,established the City of Miami Beach Human Rights Committee (the
Committee");and
WHEREAS,the Committee's term limits are governed by Section 2-22(5)of the City Code,
generally providing that direct appointees designated by individual members of the City
Commission shall serve for no more than eight consecutive years,while at-large appointees shall
serve for no more than six years;and
WHEREAS,recognizing the importance of retaining experienced and knowledgeable
members,the Mayor and City Commission find that it is in the best interests of the City and the
Committee to amend Section 62-35 to extend these term limits,ensuring greater continuity and
stability within the Committee;and
WHEREAS,the proposed amendments allow for exceptions to the term limits in
recognition of exceptional service,allowing the City Commission to re-appoint termed out
Committee members for an additional two-year term if it is determined that that the member has
made significant contributions beneficial to the City;and
WHEREAS this amendment aims to support the Committee's ongoing efforts by
preserving institutional knowledge,consistent participation,and enhance its ability to effectively
serve the community.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT DULY ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.That Section 62-35 of Chapter 62 of the City Code is hereby amended as follows:
Chapter 62
HUMAN RELATIONS
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ARTICLE II.DISCRIMINATION
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DIVISION 1.GENERALLY
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Section 62-35.Membership.
(a)The committee shall consist of a minimum of five and a maximum of 11 members,with
one out of every five members to be a direct appointment by the mayor,and with the
remaining members to be at large appointments of the city commission.
(b)The members of the committee shall reflect,as nearly as possible,the diversity of
individuals protected under the city's human rights ordinance.In keeping with this policy,not
less than two months prior to making appointments or re-appointments to the committee,the
city manager shall solicit nominations from as many public service groups and other sources,
which he/she deems appropriate,as possible.
(c)At least one of the committee members shall possess,in addition to the general
qualifications set forth herein for members,a license to practice law in any United States
jurisdiction (including the District of Columbia and any territory of the United States);be an
active member of and in good standing with their respective bar association;and have
experience in civil rights law.Preference will be given to a committee member who possesses
a license to practice law in the State of Florida;is an active member of and in good standing
with the Florida Bar;and has experience in civil rights law.
(d)Members shall serve without compensation.
(e)Term limits.Members appointed by individual city commissioners (referred to as "direct
appointees")shall serve for no more than eight consecutive years on the committee.
Members appointed by the city commission as a whole (referred to as "at-large appointees")
shall serve for no more than six years on the committee.At the expiration of their term,
nothing set forth in this subsection shall prohibit any direct or at-large appointee from being
reappointed to their position for an additional two-year term if:
1.The individual commissioner who appointed a direct appointee finds that the appointee
has made contributions that are of special benefit to the city while serving on the
committee.
2.The city commission as a whole finds that an at-large appointee has made contributions
that are of special benefit to the city while serving on the committee.
SECTION 2.REPEALER.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3.SEVERABILITY.
lf 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 Code
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of the City of Miami Beach,Florida.The sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered or re-
lettered 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 _»day or /ecc_,2025.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this lg day or February _,2025.>
ATTEST:rl MAR O 3 2025
Rafael E.Granado,City Clerk
(Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez)
Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K.Bhatt
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:City Attorney Ricardo J.Dopico
DATE:
TITLE:
February 26,2025 9:45 a.m.Second Reading Public Hearing
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,AMENDING CHAPTER 62 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH,ENTITLED,"HUMAN RELATIONS,"BY AMENDING ARTICLE
II,ENTITLED "DISCRIMINATION,"BY AMENDING SECTION 62-35 THEREOF,
ENTITLED "MEMBERSHIP,"TO AMEND THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE
MEMBER TERM LIMITS;AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER,SEVERABILITY,
CODIFICATION,AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Ordinance was prepared at the request of Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez.
On January 3,2010,the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach adopted
Ordinance No.2010-3669,which,among other amendments to the Miami Beach Human Rights
Ordinance,established the City of Miami Beach Human Rights Committee (the "Committee").
The Committee's term limits are governed by Section 2-22(5)of the City Code,generally providing
that direct appointees designated by individual members of the City Commission shall serve for
no more than eight consecutive years,while at-large appointees shall serve for no more than six
years.
Recognizing the importance of retaining experienced and knowledgeable members,the sponsor
of this Ordinance find that it is in the best interests of the City and the Committee to amend Section
62-35 to extend these term limits,ensuring greater continuity and stability within the Committee.
The proposed amendments set forth in this Ordinance allow for exceptions to the term limits in
recognition of exceptional service,allowing the City Commission to re-appoint termed out
Committee members for an additional two-year term if it is determined that that the member has
made significant contributions beneficial to the City.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?Yes
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If applicable,the Business Impact Estimate (BIE)was published on:2/5/2025
See BIE at:https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know"item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-172
No
Is this item related to a G.O.Bond
Project?
No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which,as defined in Code Sec_2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying?No
If so,specify the name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Co-sponsor(s)
Commissioner Tanya K.Bhatt
Condensed Title
9:45 a.m.2°Rdg,Amend Human Rights Committee Member Term Limits.(AF/TB)CA
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