Ord No 25-22-2446ORDINANCE NO. 25-22-2446
An Ordinance amending all sections of the City of South Miami Code of
Ordinances Chapter 2, Sections 2-2.1, 2-26, 2-26.1 through 2-26.13; Chapter 12,
Section 12-43; Chapter 15B, Section 15B-7; and Chapter 16, Sections 16.20 and
16-33 allowing for remote attendance at meetings and providing relevant
definitions.
WHEREAS the City of South Miami has numerous boards, committees, and task forces
(Boards); and
WHEREAS it is difficult to find people who have the time to physically attend meetings;
and
WHEREAS the City has established excellent systems for connecting remote attendance
at Board meetings which allows for all members to see and hear, and to be seen and heard, by other
members who attended in person or remotely; and
WHEREAS some Board member would not be able to attend meetings regularly without
having remote access to meetings; and
WHEREAS some Board member who are working cannot afford to spend the time driving
to and from meetings; and
WHEREAS driving to and from meetings contributes to global warming; and
WHEREAS the City Commission desires to provide more flexibility for attendance at
meetings by amending the sections of the City of South Miami Code of Ordinances that establish
Board meeting requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and incorporated by reference as if
fully set forth herein and as the legislative intent of this Ordinance.
Section 3. Chapter 2 titled "ADMINISTRATION AND CITY GOVERNMENT", Article
I, titled "IN GENERAL", Section 2-2.1. -Rules of procedure of City Commission, of the City of
South Miami's Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
Sec. 2-2.1. -Rules of procedure of city commission.
The following rules of procedure shall govern all meetings of the city commission, namely:
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(e) Roll call and quorum. Before proceeding with the business of the commission, the
city clerk or his deputy shall call the roll of the members and the names of those present shall be
entered in the minutes. Four (4) members of the commission shall constitute a quorum whether
present physically or through a means of communication that will allow the member to hear the
entire proceedings in which he or she participates and to be heard by those in attendance at the
meeting. Upon affidavit by the city manager, filed with the city clerk, that an emergency exists
which will affect the health, safety or welfare of the citizens of the city, three (3) members shall
constitute a quorum for such emergency matters and the meeting shall be limited to only those
emergency matters. The minutes of such meeting shall reflect the filing of the affidavit. A quorum
for City Commission meetings is four (4) members. Until such time as a court of
competent jurisdiction determines that Section 166.041, F .S., does not
require the physical presence of a majority of the governing body in order to take action,
3 (three) members must be physically present, and the other members may attend
remotely. However, in order for a Commission member to attend remotely, the following
conditions must be met: (a) the members attending remotely must be able to be seen and heard by
and be able to see and hear every Commission member who attends the
meeting, either in person or remotely; (b) all other people who attend the meeting, either in person
or remotely, must be able to see and hear Commission members who attend remotely, and (c) the
remotely attending Commission members must be able to see and hear all those people who are
speakers at the meeting, whether they are physically present or attending remotely.
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Section 4. Chapter 2 titled "ADMINISTRATION AND CITY GOVERNMENT", Article
III, titled "BOARDS AND COMMITTEES", Section 2-26. -Commission for women, of the City
of South Miami's Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
Sec. 2-26. -Commission for women.
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( e) Organization of the commission. Members of the commission for women shall elect
such officers, in addition to the chairperson and a vice-chairperson, as may be deemed
necessary. Six (6) members shall constitute a quorum necessary to hold a meeting to
take any action. Members shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for
necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties as approved by
the city commission. A budget shall be established by the city manager, as soon as
possible, for purpose of funding expenses. Regular and special meetings of the
commission shall be scheduled, and notice of such meetings shall be given, as provided
in this Code for meetings of the city commission; provided, however, that scheduling
special meetings shall require the written request of six (6) commission members,
Minutes shall be kept by city staff of all meetings. A quorum is six (6) members that
attend either in person or remotely provided the members attending remotely can be
seen and heard by, and the remotely attending member can see and hear, everyone
attending the meeting in person and remotely.
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Section 5. Chapter 2 titled "ADMINISTRATION AND CITY GOVERNMENT", Article
III, titled "BOARDS AND COMMITTEES", Section 2.26.1. -Junior commission for women, of
the City of South Miami's Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
Sec. 2.26.1. -Junior commission for women.
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(d) Change in number of members. The number of persons serving on the commission may
be increased or decreased by the city commission based on the level of participation by
young women. In the event of a change in members, the number of members that must
be present to constitute a quorum for a meeting shall be half (Yl) the total members plus
one (1). In the event of any increase in the number of members, the terms of office shall
be prescribed by the city commission. A quorum includes those members who are
physically present as well as those members who attend remotely provided the
members attending remotely can be seen and heard by, and the remotely attending
member can see and hear, everyone attending the meeting in person and remotely.
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(h) Meetings, expenses. Regularly scheduled meetings shall be held monthly at city hall at
a convenient time to be decided by the commission members. The members may
change the place and time of a particular meeting by motion and a vote of the majority
of members present at a regularly scheduled meeting. A majority of the members in
good standing shall constitute a quorum necessary to hold meetings and take action.
Regular and special meetings shall be scheduled, and notice shall be given, as provided
in the city code for meetings of the city commission; provided, however, that
scheduling special meetings shall require the written request of a majority of the
members in good standing. Minutes shall be kept either by recording or in written form.
Members shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for necessary and
authorized expenses incurred in the performance of the work of the commission. A
budget may be established by the city manager for the purpose of funding expenses.
The words "members present" for the purposes of this Section means members who
are physically present as well as those members who attend remotely provided the
members attending remotely can be seen and heard by, and the remotely attending
member can see and hear, everyone attending the meeting in person and remotely.
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Section 6. Chapter 2 titled "ADMINISTRATION AND CITY GOVERNMENT", Article
III, titled "BOARDS AND COMMITTEES", Section 2-26.2. -Community redevelopment agency
advisory board, of the City of South Miami's Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and shall
read as follows:
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(d) Quorum. A quorum for meeting of the board shall be three-fifths of the members of the
board, and all actions shall require a majority vote of those members in attendance. The
words "members in attendance" for the purposes of this paragraoh means members
who are physically present as well as those members who attend remotely provided the
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members attending remotely can be seen and heard by, and the remotely attending
member can see and hear, everyone attending the meeting in person and remotely.
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Section 7. Chapter 2 titled "ADMINISTRATION AND CITY GOVERNMENT", Article
III, titled "BOARDS AND COMMITTEES", Section 2-26.3. -Parks and recreation board, of the
City of South Miami's Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
Sec. 2-26.3. -Parks and recreation board.
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(c) QUorum. A quorum for meetings of the board shall be four (4) of the voting members
of the board. A quorum includes those members who are physically present as well as
those who attend remotely provided the members attending remotely can be seen and
heard by, and the remotely attending member can see and hear, everyone attending the
meeting in person and remotely.
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Section 8. Chapter 2 titled "ADMINISTRATION AND CITY GOVERNMENT", Article
III, titled "BOARDS AND COMMITTEES", Section 2-26.4. -Public safety advisory board, of
the City of South Miami's Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
Sec. 2-26.4. -Public safety advisory board.
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(d) Quorum. A quorum for meetings of the board shall be three-fifths of the members of
the board. A quorum includes those members who are physically present as well as
those who attend remotely provided the members attending remotely can be seen and
heard by, and the remotely attending member can see and hear, everyone attending the
meeting in person and remotely. * * *
Section 9. Chapter 2 titled "ADMINISTRATION AND CITY GOVERNMENT", Article
III, titled "BOARDS AND COMMITTEES", Section 2-26.5. -Capital improvement advisory
board, of the City of South Miami's Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and shall read as
follows:
Sec. 2-26.5. -Capital improvement advisory board.
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(d) A quorum for meetings of the board shall be four (4) members of the board, and all
actions shall require a majority vote of the members in attendance. The words
"members in attendance" for the purposes of this paragraph means members who are
physically present as well as those members who attend remotely provided the
members attending remotely can be seen and heard by, and the remotely attending
member can see and hear, everyone attending the meeting in person and remotely.
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Section 10. Chapter 2 titled "ADMINISTRATION AND CITY GOVERNMENT",
Article III, titled "BOARDS AND COMMITTEES", Section 2-26.6. -Community relations board,
of the City of South Miami's Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
Sec. 2-26.6. -Community relations board.
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(d) Quorum. A quorum for meeting of the board shall be a majority of the members of the
board. A quorum includes those members who are physically present as well as those
who attend remotely provided the members attending remotely can be seen and heard
by, and the remotely attending member can see and hear, everyone attending the
meeting in person and remotely.
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Section 11. Chapter 2 titled "ADMINISTRATION AND CITY GOVERNMENT",
Article III, titled "BOARDS AND COMMITTEES", Section 2-26.7. -Commercial development
board, of the City of South Miami's Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and shall read as
follows:
Sec. 2-26.7. -Commercial development board.
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(d) A quorum for meetings of the board shall be seven (7) members of the board, and all
action shall require a majority vote of those members in attendance. The words
"members in attendance" for the purposes of this paragraph means members who are
physically present as well as those members who attend remotely provided the
members attending remotely can be seen and heard by, and the remotely attending
member can see and hear, everyone attending the meeting in person and remotely.
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Section 12. Chapter 2 titled "ADMINISTRATION AND CITY GOVERNMENT",
Article III, titled "BOARDS AND COMMITTEES", Section 2-26.8. -Budget and finance
committee, of the City of South Miami's Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and shall read as
follows:
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Sec. 2-26.8. -Budget and finance committee.
(d) Meetings, quorum. Regularly scheduled meetings shall be held at least quarterly at city
hall at a convenient time to be decided by the committee members. The members may
change the place and time of a particular meeting by motion and a vote of the majority
of members present at a regularly scheduled meeting. A majority of the members
present and in good standing shall constitute a quorum necessary to hold meetings and
take action. Additional special meetings may be scheduled, and notice shall be given,
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as provided in the city Code for special meetings of the city commission; provided,
however, that scheduling special meetings shall require the vote or written request of a
majority of the members. The committee shall appoint a chairperson and a vice-
chairperson. The chairperson shall conduct all meetings. In the absence of the
chairperson, the vice-chairperson shall conduct the meeting. All meetings shall be
properly noticed, open to the public and minutes shall be kept by recording and in
written form. Members shall serve without compensation. For purposes of properly
posting notices, the chairperson shall notify the city clerk at least twenty-four (24)
hours in advance about the date of the meetings. The words "members present" for the
purposes of this Section means members who are attending in person as well as those
members who attend remotely provided the members attending remotely can be seen
and heard by, and the remotely attending member can see and hear, everyone attending
the meeting in person and remotely.
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Section 13. Chapter 2 titled "ADMINISTRATION AND CITY GOVERNMENT",
Article III, titled "BOARDS AND COMMITTEES", Section 2-26.9. -Commission for senior
citizens, of the City of South Miami's Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and shall read as
follows:
Sec. 2-26.9. -Commission for senior citizens.
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(c) Change in number of members. The number of persons serving on the commission may
be increased or decreased by the city commission based on the level of participation
and need. In the event of a change in members, the number of members that must be
present to constitute a quorum for a meeting shall be half the members plus one. In the
event of any increase in the number of members, the terms of office shall be prescribed
by the city commission. The words "members that must be present", for the purposes
of this Section means those members who are physically present as well as those who
attend remotely provided the members attending remotely can be seen and heard by,
and the remotely attending member can see and hear, everyone attending the meeting
in person and remotely.
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Section 14. Chapter 2 titled "ADMINISTRATION AND CITY GOVERNMENT",
Article III, titled "BOARDS AND COMMITTEES", Section 2-26.10. -Parking board, of the City
of South Miami's Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
Sec. 2-26.10. -Parking board.
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(d) Quorum. A quorum shall be four (4) members and an affirmative vote ofa majority of
the members present shall be required to pass upon any matter the board recommends.
The words "members present", for the purposes of this Section, means those members
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who are physically present as well as those who attend remotely provided the members
attending remotely can be seen and heard by, and the remotely attending member can
see and hear, everyone attending the meeting in person and remotely.
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Section 15. Chapter 2 titled "ADMINISTRATION AND CITY GOVERNMENT",
Article III, titled "BOARDS AND COMMITTEES", Section 2-26.11. -Affordable housing
advisory committee, of the City of South Miami's Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and
shall read as follows:
Sec. 2-26.11. -Affordable housing advisory committee.
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(c) Change in number o/members. The number of persons serving on the committee may
be increased or decreased by the city commission. In the event of a change in members,
the number of members that must be present to constitute a quorum for a meeting shall
be half the total members plus one (1). The words "members that must be present", for
the purposes of this Section, means those members who are physically present as well
as those who attend remotely provided the members attending remotely can be seen
and heard by, and the remotely attending member can see and hear, everyone attending
the meeting in person and remotely.
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Section 16. Chapter 2 titled "ADMINISTRATION AND CITY GOVERNMENT",
Article III, titled "BOARDS AND COMMITTEES", Section 2-26.12. -Green task force, of the
City of South Miami's Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
Sec. 2-26.12. -Green task force.
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(f) Quorum. A quorum shall be four (4) members. An affirmative vote of the majority of
the members present shall be required to pass upon any matter the committee-
recommends. The words "members present", for the purposes of this Section, means
those members who are physically present as well as those who attend remotely
provided the members attending remotely can be seen and heard by, and the remotely
attending member can see and hear, everyone attending the meeting in person and
remotely.
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Section 17. Chapter 2 titled "ADMINISTRATION AND CITY GOVERNMENT",
Article III, titled "BOARDS AND COMMITTEES", Section 2-26.13. -Audit committee, of the
City of South Miami's Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
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Sec. 2-26.13. -Audit committee.
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(f) Quorum. Two (2) members shall constitute a quorum and all action 'must be taken by
an affirmative vote of two (2) members, unless the audit committee is comprised of
three (3) or more members and in such event all action must be taken by an affirmative
vote of a majority of the members. A quorum includes those members who are
physically present as well as those members who attend remotely provided the
members attending remotely can be seen and heard by, and the remotely attending
member can see and hear, everyone attending the meeting in person and remotely.
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Section 18. Chapter 12 titled "HEALTH AND SANITATION", Article III, titled
"HEAL TH FACILITIES AUTHORITY", Section 12-43. -Creation; membership, of the City of
South Miami's Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
Sec. 12-43. -Creation; membership.
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(d) Organization and meetings. The authority, at its initial meeting and annually thereafter,
shall elect one (I) of its members as chairman and one (I) as vice chairman. Three (3)
members of the authority shall constitute a quorum, and the affirmative vote of a
majority of the members present shall be necessary for any action taken by the
authority. No vacancy in the membership of the authority shall impair the right of a
quorum to exercise all the rights and to perform all the duties of the authority. Any
action taken by the authority under the provisions of this article may be authorized at
any regular or special meeting, and each such resolution shall take effect immediately
and need not be published or posted. All meetings of the authority, as well as records,
books, documents and papers, shall be open and available to the public in accordance
with Section 286.011, Florida Statutes, as the same may be amended from time to time.
The words "members present", for the purposes of this Section, means those members
who are physically present as well as those who attend remotely provided the members
attending remotely can be seen and heard by, and the remotely attending member can
see and hear, everyone attending the meeting in person and remotely.
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Section 19. Chapter 15B titled "PARKS AND RECREATION", Section 15B-7. -Parks
acquisition, development, operation, and maintenance fund, of the City of South Miami's Code of
Ordinances is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
Sec. 15B-7. -Parks acquisition, development, operation and maintenance fund.
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(6) Oversight committee. The parks and recreation oversight committee ("committee") is
hereby created to review the expenditure of the additional revenue proceeds and
resultant interest or investment earnings, to advise upon expenditures and allocations
for the following year, and to make recommendations to the city commission on the
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implementation of particular projects and on any reallocations in addition to the other
duties and responsibilities granted to them by any other ordinance. The committee shall
be comprised of the same members as are on the parks and recreation board who shall
have the ex-officio duties of and be members of the parks and recreation oversight
committee. The Committee shall conduct its business at the same time, date and place
as the parks and recreation board. The parks and recreation oversight committee shall
continue in existence through December 31, 2018, and thereafter if so provided by
ordinance. The number of members of the committee, who appoints or nominates them,
including any qualifications required, the term of membership., and qaenuB fer
meetiags shall Be the same as fer the parks and reereatiea Beard. A quorum is four (4)
voting members who are physically present as well as those who attend remotely
provided the members attending remotely can be seen and heard by, and the remotely
attending member can see and hear, everyone attending the meeting in person and
remotely.
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Section 20. Chapter 16 titled "PENSIONS", Article II, titled "CITY PENSION PLAN",
Section 16-20. -Board of trustees, of the City of South Miami's Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended and shall read as follows:
Sec. 16-20. -Board of trustees.
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(b) The board shall hold meetings upon such notice, at city hall, and at such times as its
members may from time to time determine but in no event less than once each calendar
quarter. A majority of the members present ef the heard at the time ia effiee shall
constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. All action taken by the board at any
meeting shall be by vote of the majority of its members present at such meeting. The
words "members present" for the purposes of this Section means members who are
physically present as well as those members who attend remotely provided the
members attending remotely can be seen and heard by, and the remotely attending
member can see and hear, everyone attending the meeting in person and remotely.
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Section 21. Chapter 16 titled "PENSIONS", Article III, titled "POLICE OFFICERS",
Section 16-33. -Membership of board; term; officers; meetings; quorum, of the City of South
Miami's Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
Sec. 16-33. -Membership of board; term; officers; meetings; quorum.
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(b) The board shall annually elect from its membership a chairman and secretary. The
chairman, when present, shall preside at all meetings. The secretary shall keep complete
minutes of all proceedings of the board and shall comply with requirements of F .S. §
185.06(3). At each quarterly meeting a report detailing the assets and liabilities of the
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fund as of th e date of s uch meeting s hall be presented. All elections of the board s ha ll
be by a majority vote, Q[a qu o rum be in g present. Fou r (4) or m o re tru s tee s s h a ll
co nst itute a quorum . Tru s tee s s h all rece ive n o compensati on as s u c h but m ay be
reimbu rs ed for any expenses re lated to b oard business. Effect i ve Nove m be r 19 , 20 19,
th e prese nc e of three (3) o r m o re tru s tees s ha ll co n s titute a qu orum. T h e wo rds "being
present" fo r th e pur poses of thi s Sect ion m ea n s m e mbe r s w h o a re physica ll y p r esent a s
we ll as t h ose m e mbe rs w h o atte nd rem o t e lv provided the members attend in g re m o te lv
ca n be seen and heard by. and t h e rem o tel y a ttend in g member ca n see and hear.
eve ryo n e attending th e m eeting in person and re m ote lv .
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Section 22. Corrections. Co nfo rming language o r technica l sc ri vener·type correct ions
may be made by the C ity Attorney for any confo rming amendmen ts to be in corporated into the
fin a l o rdinance.
Sec ti on 23. Cod ification. The pro vis ion s of thi s ordi nance s hall be come and be made part of the
C ity of So uth Miami Land Deve lopment Code as amended; that the sections of thi s ordinance may be
renumbered or re·lenered to accompl is h s uch intentio n; and that the wo rd "ordinance " may be changed to
"s ection " or otbe r ap prop ria te \,'o rd.
Sect ion 24. Ordinances in C ontlict. Al l ord inances o r parts of o rdin a nces a nd a ll
sec tion s a nd pa rts of sect io n s of ord in ances in direct co ntli c t h e rewith are h ereby r e pea led.
Section 25. Severability. Ifany sect io n , c la use, sente nce, o r phrase of thi s ordi na n ce is
fo r any reason h eld in va li d or uncon s titut io na l b y a court of competent juri s diction , th is ho ldin g
w ill not affect the val id it y of th e re m a ining po rti ons of th is o rdi nance .
Section 26. Effective Date. Thi s o rdinance wi ll become effecti ve upon enactment.
PASS E D AND ENACTED thi s 4th day o f Octobe r, 2022.
151 Reading: 9/20 /22
2 nd Read in g: 10/4 /22
A PPROVED: -2 /~~
R E AD AND AP PROVED AS TO FORM: COMM ISS ION VOTE: 4 -1
Yea
Yea
Yea
Nay
Yea
LA NGUAGE, LEGALITY , AND Mayor Phi lip s:
EXE~U T'O::;~ ~NEY
Co mmiss ioner Gil:
Co mmi ssione r Harri s:
Co mm iss ione r Liebman :
Co mm iss io ner Corey:
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Agenda Item No:5.
City Commission Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: October 4, 2022
Submitted by: Thomas Pepe
Submitting Department: City Attorney
Item Type: Ordinance
Agenda Section:
Subject:
An Ordinance amending all sections of the City of South Miami Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Sections 2-2.1,
2-26, 2-26.1 through 2-26.13; Chapter 12, Section 12-43; Chapter 15B, Section 15B-7; and Chapter 16,
Sections 16.20 and 16-33 allowing for remote attendance at meetings and providing relevant definitions. 3/5
(City Attorney)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
Ord amending Code of Ord & LDC re Remote Quorum by CMT RC.docx
MDBR Ad.pdf
MH Ad.pdf
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, MIAMI-DADE
STATE OF FLORID A
COUNTY OF MI AM I·DADE:
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared
GUILLERMO GARC IA, who on oalh says that he or she is the
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS. legal Notices of the Miami Daily
Business Review f/kla Miami Review, a dalty (except
Satu rday , Sunday and Legal Holidays) newspape r,
published at Miami in Miami-Dade County, Florida ; thai the
attached copy of advertisement, being a Legal Advertisement
of Notice in the matter o f
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI· PUBLIC HEARINGS -OCT. 4 , 2022
in the XXXX Court,
was published in said newspaper by prin t in the issues of
and/or by publication on the newspaper's website, if
authorized , on
09/23 /2022
Affiant further says that the newspaper complies with all
legal requirements for pu blication in chapter 50 , Florida
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GUILLERMO GARCIA personally known to me
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA
CITY COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
In order to balance the need for the City of South Miami to function and
conduct vital business during the COVlD 19 pandemic and, at the same
time, to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizens, officers,
officials and administrative staff, and pursuant City of South Miami Code,
Chapter 286.011, Fla. Stat, the City's Home Rute Powers, and City
Manager's declaration of a state of emergency due to the Coronavirus, the
City will be holding its City Commission Meeting live in chambers and
VIRTUALLY through communications media technology (CMl) until the
state of emergency has ended or social distancing is no longer required by
any relevant Executive Orders. All Commission members will participate in
Chambers or by video conferencing through the Zoom platform and members
of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at (hJ.!Jts :!1zoom .usf!l3056636338)
and participate. At a minimum, at least three members of the City Commission
will be physically present in the City Commission Chambersl and they will
be broadcast on the Zoom platform along with all other members of the
Commission, City Staff and the public who may attend remotely from the
Commission Chambers and from other locations.
The meeting is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 4 ..... 2022, at 1:00 p.m.
to consider the following public hearing item(s):
A Resolution relating to a Final Plat application to allow a replat of
a O.90-acre property, comprised of three contiguous, vacant
parcels located at the southeast comer of SW 64th Terrace and
SW 71s1 Drive Court , and as legally described herein.
An Ordinance amending aJi sections of t"e City of Sou ," Miami
Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Sections 2~2.1, 2~26, 2~26.1
through 2~26.13; Chapter 12. Section t2~43; Chapter 158, Section
15B~7; and Chapter 16, Sections 1a2Q and 16-33 allowing for
remote attendance at meetings and providing relevant definitions.
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If you desire to present evidence or you are unable to use Zoom, there are
procedures to follow and other options available including a dedicated
phone line to listen and participate in the meeting and limited public
attendance, all of which is set forth in the meeting notice posted at City
Hall and at bttp:/Iww\.'t:...sj>uthmlamlfl.gpv/580/Public-Meetings-Notices.
Anyone who wishes to review pending application, supporting
documentation or who desire to have documents made available for
viewing by everyone during the meeting must contact the City CIef1< by
calling 305-663-6340.
Note that pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, a person who decides to
appeal any decision made by a Board. Agency or Commission with 1
respect to any matter conside red at its meeting or hearing', a record ~ the
proceedings will be requ ired for said appeal and such person will be
required to have a verbatim transcript of the proceedings including the
testimony and evi dence upon which the appeal is to be based.
ADA: To request a modification to a policy, practice or procedure or te
request an auxiliary aide or service In order to participate in a City
program, activity or evenl, you must on or before 4:00 p.m. 3 business
days before the meeting (not counting the day of the meeting) deliver you r
request to the City Clerk by telephone: 305-663-6340, by mail at 6130
Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida or email at npayne@southmiamifl.gov.
Nkenga A. Payne, CMC, FCRM
City Clerk
1 The minimum standards for adopting a resolution or enacting an
ordinance are set forth in 166.041(4) ... A majority of the members of the
governing body shall constitute a quorum. An affirmative vote of a maj ority
of a quorum present is necessary to enact any ordinance or adopt any
resolution .•••
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA
CITY COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
In order to balance the need for the CIty of South Miami to function and conduct vital business during the COVID 19 pandemic and, at the
same lime, to protect the heaHh, safety and welfare of its citizens, officers, officials and administratille staff, and pursuant City of South
Miami Code, Chapter 286.011, Ra. Stat, the CIty's Home Rule Powers, and aty Manager's declaration of a state 01 emergency due1D
the Coronavirus, the City will be holding its City Commission Meeting live in chambers and VIRTUALLY through communicatioos media
technology (CMT) until the statB of emergency has ended or social distancing is no longer required by any relevant Executiva Orders.
All Commission members will participate in Chambers or by video conferencing through the Zoom platform and members of the public
may Join the meeting via Zoom at (bttps:lfZOOntuslV30566363381 and participate. At a minimum, at least three members of the City
Commission will be physically present in the City Commission Chambers1 and they will be broadcast on the Zoom plaHorm along with
all other members of the Commission, City Stan and the public who may attend remotely from the Commission Chambers and from
other locations.
The meeting is scheduled to begin on TI.~IL DCIIII .. 4. !D!!.II 7:DD p.lI. to consider the following public hearing item(s):
A Resolution relating to a Rnal Plat application to allow a replat of a 0.9O-acre property, comprised of three contiguous, vacant
parcels located at the southeast comer of SW 64th Terrace and SW 71 st Drive Court, and as legally described herein.
An Ordinance amending all sections of the City of South Miami Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Sections 2-2.1, 2-26, 2·26.1
through 2-26.13; Chapter 12, SectIon 12-43; Cha. 158, Section 158-7; and Chapter 16, Sections 16.20 and 16-33 allowing for
remote aHendance at meetings and providing relevant definitions.
If you desire to present evidence or you are unable to use Zoom, there are procedures to follow and other options available induding a
dedicated phone line to listen and partldpate In the meeting and limited public anendance, all ofwhlch Is set forth In the meeting notice
posted at City Hall and at bttn:l/'IY'IY'IY.southmiamift.gov!580/I'ublio-Meelings-Natices. Anyone who wishes to review pending application,
supporting documllntation or who desire to have documents made available for viewing by IIYlllyone during the meeting must contact
the City Clerk by calling 305-863-6340.
Nolll tllli pursuant to Florida SIaIuIes 286.0105, a PI!ll'SOl'l who decides to appeal any decision made 11)1 a Board, Agency or Commission with respect: to any
ITIIdIer consldarad at II! maetlng or haaring, a record of thB proceedings will be ruqulred for said appeal and such p&rSOn will be required III haw a wrblltlm
transcript of the proceedings induding the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
ADA: To request a modification III a policy, practice or procedure or III request an auxiliary aide or SIIIVice in orderto participate in a City program, activity
or event, you ITIIst on or before 4:00 p.m. 3 business days before the meeting (not counlilg the day of the meeting) deliver your request to the City Clerk by
Il!IlephonII: 3Q5.663-6340, by mall at 6130 SUII!III DrlWl, South Miami, Florida or email atnpayn.sDlllhmlamlft.gov.
Nkenga A. Payne, GMG, FCRM
GityCierk
'Tl1elMlll'Mlm IlandlrdllDr Idoptlng a rlUullon or enacting an ordll'lll'lCll an lei Ior11ln 166.041(4) ._,. maJorItY 01 the membn 01 the gDYllmlng body IIId
c:onllilulll a !pIrUm. An IIIimIIi¥II vomllf a...pity of a quolIIII PllIIIInt iI n8c811111yID IIIICI any ordinanCIIII" adopt any 1lI.:Jlulion.-
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8:00 PM -Performance Aventura, Fl33 1 80