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Ord No 06-14-2184ORDINANCE NO. 06-14-2184 An ordinance amending the City of South Miami Code of Ordinances section 2-22, term limits of board and committee members. WHEREAS, section 2-22 of the South Miami Code of Ordinances was passed in 2009 to allow new members to serve on city boards and committees; and . WHEREAS, in some instances it is extremely important to retain board or committee member to preserved institutional knowledge. As an example, the City Commission recognizes (i) the time and effort dedicated by the appointed trustees to obtain the knowledge and skills required to manage the City of South Miami Pension System, (ii) the unique skills and knowledge developed by trustees over years to manage the City of South Miami Pension System, (iii) the significant expense incurred by the City of South Miami in training and educating its trustees, and (iv) that longer service by effective trustees would be in the best interest of the City's pension system; and WHEREAS, the City Commission deems it to be in the public interest to amend term limits of its boards and committees. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, THAT: Section 1. Section 2-22 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of South Miami, Florida, setting and defining term limits for board and committee members, is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 2-22. -Term limits . .L Appointees are limited to two (2) consecutive two-year terms of membership on a specific commission, board, or committee. An appointee may not be reappointed to the same commission, board or committee after completion of two (2) consecutive terms. After serving a maximum of two (2) consecutive year terms, an appointee shall not be reappointed to the same commission, board or committee unless at least one year has elapsed between the term limited position and the effective date of commencement of the proposed appointment for a new term. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, an appointee shall not be precluded, at anytime following completion of service on a commission without being required to comply with the lapse of time between appointments. Term limits will be applied prospectively, commencing with appointments made after January 1,2009. 2. Exception: The appointer, or his or her successor in office, may extend the term limits of his or her appointment with the advice and consent of a majority of the City Commission. 1 Ord. No. 06-14-2184 Section 2. Codification. The provisions of this ordinance shall become and be made part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of South Miami as amended; that the sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or re-lettered to accomplish such intention; and that the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section" or other appropriate word. Section 3. Severability. If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions ofthis ordinance. Section 4. Ordinances in Conflict. All ordinances or parts of ordinances and all sections and parts of sections of ordinances in direct conflict herewith are hereby repealed. However, it is not the intent of this section to repeal entire ordinances, or parts of ordinances, that give the appearance of being in conflict when the two ordinances can be harmonized or when only a portion of the ordinance in conflict needs to be repealed to harmonize the ordinances. If the ordinance in conflict can be harmonized by amending its terms, it is hereby amended to harmonize the two ordinances. Therefore, only that portion that needs to be repealed to harmonize the two ordinances shall be repealed. Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective upon enactment. PASSED AND ENACTED this15th day of April ,2014. APPROVED: COMMISSION VOTE: 5-0 Mayor Stoddard: Yea Vice Mayor Harris: Yea Commissioner Edmond: Yea Commissioner Liebman: Yea Commissioner Welsh: Yea 2 40SE, __ _ 2014 SE SOAPBOX Summit on parent-student link I've lmown Miami-Dade's Rookie Teacher of the Year Angelica Fulchini (Dedicat- ed Rookie, Neighbors, March 23) for several years. She and so many teachers in Miarni-Dade deserve recog- nition for their dedication to our children. Fulchini acknowledges the importance of commu- nity relationships and pa- rent involvement. This was an integral part of my own experience growing up in South Florida. From a young age I knew that having a mom who taught in my schools meant having a pa- rent who was involved in ev- ery aspect of my daily life. My mother lmew the value of education. I know my path could have been much different without her support. Parental advocacy and community organizing are How to soundoff To submit your letter. e-mail sandron@Mia~iHerald;co~, or write Soapbox, c/o J\Jeighbors,3SnNW 91SfAve:,Miami; FL 3317i Fax: 305-376"5287; LeUerSrnlfstaddie~¥ aspeci(c ic LOCAL issue, and must be Signedwit~aname, City 9('" . neighborhood,. as well as atelephone ri4mbe(fo,.;yer~..: ., ... ification purpos~.Lettersinore than 350 ,words will no! be accepted, anqwiitersareHniitedto9neletter.every four weeks:Letters\'iilLrurias space'~II?ws;;andin9Ybe '. " edited forlength'style and claJity,Ttie deadline for letters)} ,is nooh WedneSd~Y':.j:; • <,:: {' •• ',,: some of the most powerful actions we can take for our children, On May 10, Teach For America is partnering with alumni, parents, teachers and Florida International University to host the first R.O.O.T.S (Realizing Our Own True Strengths) Mia- mi, a parent and student leadership summit, at FIU's Graham Center. I hope this will be a part of the ongoing partnership and collaborative effort in our community centered on a shared vision for our chil- dren and education. FOI more information about the summit, please visit realizingourowntrue strengths.tumblr.com. -Kiesha Moodie, alumni affairs director, Teach For America Miami-Dade We're.open early,soyou.ar.8-n'tlat~]o Service nowopen~un~y. .. (g) MiamiHerald.com CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI COURTESY NOTICE NOTice IS HEREBY given that the City Commission of the City of South Miami, Florida will conduct Public Hearing(s) at its regular City Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 15. 2014 beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive, to consider the following item(s): A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a three year contract with Thomas F. Pepe. Esquire. to provide legal services as the City Attorney for the City of South Miami. An Ordinance related to a request for a zoning map amendment to the City of South Miami official zoning map, to re-zone the Agency owned property assemblage referred to as the Marshall Williamson properties, folio numbers 09-4025-000-0850; 09-4025-000-0852; and 09-4025-065-0090. from a current zoning designation of "RS-4" (Single-Family) to the "RM-1S" (LoW Densi1y Multi-Family ResidentiaO to allow for additional residential dwelling units within the Madison Square Mixed-Use Development Project. { An ordinance amending City of South Miami Code of Ordinances section 2-22, term limits of boar~ and committee members. I An Ordinance creating Article IV of Chapter 18. and creating Section 18-27 which shall provide for an additional $50,000 tax exemption for City of South Miami low~income senior citizens. ALL interested parties are invited to attend and will be heard. For further information. please contact the City Clerk's Office at: 305-663-6340. Marla M. Menendez, CMC City Clerk Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, the City hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by this Board, Agency or Commission with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing. he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that 10r such purpose, affected person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. SOUTH MOTORS HONDA. AUTI-iUF\IZEO::;ERvICECE:-.'iER New Beginners Classes: (866) 475-7566 SouthHonda.com ~ >';';?i .'~ ...•. ?'s?~7dY' •. ~~:~: ~ & Marme Sciell.ce O""\:!rni;;ht {$ D~y Ca:rn~ {Jptlcms avai.1able! Questions'? _. . '/.w Contact E:d~!catlon Director Emily Berglund c " 952-769.7636 ......... _ .. ~_./ pigeonkeyed@gmaiLcom April? 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