R7G-Accept Recommendation Unexpected Vacancies On Land Use Boards -Weithorn-COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee at
its April 29, 2013 Meeting to Consider an Ordinance addressing unexpected vacancies on the City's
Land Use Boards, and including notice and waiting period provisions for the filling of such vacancies.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Increase satisfaction with neighborhood character. Increase satisfaction with development and growth
management across the City. Process improved through information technology.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.):
Item Summary/Recommendation:
Pursuant to a referral by Commissioner Deede Weithorn at the March 13, 2013 City Commission
meeting, the matter of unexpected vacancies on the City's Land Use Boards was referred to the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee.
Following a discussion at the April 29, 2013 meeting of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs
Committee, an Ordinance to address unexpected vacancies on the City's Land Use Boards was
unanimously recommended, and the City Attorney's Office was directed to draft an Ordinance to be
considered by the City Commission on June 5, 2013 that would include notice and waiting period
provisions for the filling of such vacancies.
The proposed Ordinance, with the corresponding memorandum, is included herein as Item R5F.
The Administration recommends approving the resolution.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
This item was heard on April 29, 2013 by the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee. The
Committee unanimously directed the City Attorney's Office to draft proposed legislation for the June
5, 2013 Commission Meeting addressing such unexpected vacancies.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount
Funds: 1 N/A
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3
OBPI Total
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Financial Impact Summary:
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Cit Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
Rafael E. Granado I Debora Turner
Si n-Offs:
Department Directo~" Assistant City Manager
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.rniarnibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera-Bower and Me
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager .-u---,__ __
Date: June 5, 2013
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR A D CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AT ITS APRIL 29, 2013
MEETING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE ADDRESSING UNEXPECTED
VACANCIES ON THE CITY'S LAND USE BOARDS, AND INCLUDING NOTICE AND
WAITING PERIOD PROVISIONS FOR THE FILLING OF SUCH VACANCIES.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
FUNDING
N/A
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to a referral by Commissioner Deede Weithorn at the March 13, 2013 City Commission
meeting, the matter of unexpected vacancies on the City's Land Use Boards was referred to the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee.
Following a discussion at the April 29, 2013 meeting of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs
Committee, an Ordinance to address unexpected vacancies on the City's Land Use Boards was
unanimously recommended, and the City Attorney's Office was directed to draft an Ordinance to be
considered by the City Commission on June 5, 2013, that would include notice and waiting period
provisions for the filling of such vacancies.
The proposed Ordinance, with the corresponding memorandum, is included herein as item R5F.
The proposed Ordinance provides that when filling special vacancies occurring prior to the end of a
member's term on the Board of Adjustment, Planning Board, Design Review Board and Historic
Preservation Board, the City Clerk must provide public notice of the vacancy and the Commission
cannot fill the vacancy for at least ten (1 0) business days after the newspaper publication of the
notice of special vacancy. The proposed Ordinance allows for the temporary filling of a special
vacancy if the City Commission finds that an emergency exists.
CONCLUSION
The Administration requests that the Mayor and City Commission accept the recommendation of the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee for the City Commission to consider an Ordinance to
address unexpected vacancies on the City's Land Use Boards.
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RESOLUTION NO.------
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AT ITS APRIL 29, 2013 MEETING TO
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE ADDRESSING UNEXPECTED
VACANCIES ON THE CITY'S LAND USE BOARDS, AND INCLUDING
NOTICE AND WAITING PERIOD PROVISIONS FOR THE FILLING OF
SUCH VACANCIES.
WHEREAS, pursuant to a referral by Commissioner Deede Weithorn at the March 13,
2013 City Commission meeting, the matter of unexpected vacancies on the City's land use
Boards was referred to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee; and
WHEREAS, following a discussion at the April 29, 2013 meeting of the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee, an ordinance to address unexpected vacancies
on the City's land use Boards was unanimously recommended and the City Attorney's Office
was directed to draft an ordinance to be considered by the City Commission that would include
notice and waiting period provisions for the filling of such vacancies.
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 accept the recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs
Committee for the City Commission to consider an ordinance to address unexpected vacancies
on the City's land use Boards.
PASSED and ADOPTED this ___ day of June, 2013.
ATTEST:
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
Matti Herrera Bower
Mayor
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