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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM 2001
To: The Honorable Mayor Feliu and Members of the City Commission
Via: Yvonne S. McKinley, City Manager
From: Julian Perez, Planning Directot`49 .
Date: August 7, 2007 ITEM No,
Subject:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
MIAMI, RELATED TO THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI CITY CODE, CREATING SECTION
2.26.12 ENTITLED "GREEN TASK FORCE," IN ORDER TO CREATE A GREEN BUILDING
COMMITTEE FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BACKGROUND:
The subject ordinance would amend the City Code by creating a seven (7) member "Green
Task Force" appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Commission.
The purpose of this Task Force is to study the application of LEED (Leadership in Energy
Efficient Design) Certification to new or remodeled city owned buildings; new building
construction; development of a tree master plan; evaluation of local incentives to promote LEED
certification; and develop language to encourage future commercial and residential
developments to be energy and water efficient. The Task Force would exist for a two (2) year
period and its duty will be to advise the City Commission on the adoption of green building deign
standards and energy and water efficient policies.
By adopting this Ordinance the City of South Miami will be in a unique opportunity to provide
leadership on the development of green design policies that will of benefit the City's natural
resources and quality of life. On May 15, 2007, the City Administration presented a report on
current "Green Design" initiatives sponsored by both the public and private sector. This report
recommended the establishment of the "Green Task Force" for the City of South Miami.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Department recommends that the ordinance creating the City of South Miami
"Green Task Force" be adopted by the City Commission.
Attachments:
- Draft Resolution
- Public Notices
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RESOLUTION NO
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, RELATED TO THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
CITY CODE, CREATING SECTION 2.26.12 ENTITLED "GREEN TASK
FORCE," IN ORDER TO CREATE A GREEN BUILDING COMMITTEE
FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the available scientific evidence suggest the existence of
serious and escalating threats to our environment as a result of a continuous increase
in the emission of greenhouse gas; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Miami has a unique opportunity to provide
leadership to develop sustainable communities based on environmental, cultural and
economic policies that protect our natural resources and quality of life through the
Green Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Miami can demonstrate leadership on
environment issues through the application of land use and zoning district
regulations which encourages efficient use of our natural resources; and
WHEREAS, at the City Commission meeting on May 15, 2007, the City
Administration presented a report on Green design initiatives and activities to protect
the quality of life in South Miami, which report recommended the establishment of a
Green Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of a Green Task Force will allow for: study
of and the application of LEED (Leadership in Energy Efficient Design)
Certification to new or remodeled city owned buildings; new building construction;
development of a tree master plan; evaluation of local incentives to promote LEED
certification; and develop language to encourage future commercial and residential
developments to be energy and water efficient.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1: The City of South Miami does hereby establish a Green Task Force.
Section 2: Sec. 2.26.12 of the City of South Miami Code is created to read:
Sec. 2.26.12 Green Task Force.
(a) Created. There is hereby created a Green Task Force for the City. The Task
Force shall consist of seven (7) members. 'The Chairperson of the Task Force shall
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I be the Vice Mayor of the City Commission; one (1) member from the Environmental
2 Review and Preservation Board; one (1) from the Planning Board; one (1) from the
3 Historic Preservation Board; one (1) local developer; and two (2) residents from the
4 City of South Miami. Each of the Boards shall recommend from its membership a
5 representative to the Mayor and Commission to become a member of the Green Task
6 Force. The Mayor shall appoint the Board's representatives, local developer and two
7 residents with the consent of the City Commission.
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9 (b) Vice -chair and staff. The City Commission shall select a member of the
10 Commission to serve as the vice -chair of the Task Force. The City Manager or
11 designee shall serve as the Executive Secretary to the Task Force.
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13 (c) Appointment and terms of members. Members of the Task Force shall be
14 appointed by the mayor with advice and consent of the City Commission to two year
15 terms or until their successor is appointed. The members may serve up to three
16 consecutive terms. Staggered terms will be implemented with the 2008 Task Force,
17 and approximately half of the Task Force will be elected annually.
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19 (d) Resignation and Vacancies. If a vacancy occurs on the Task Force for any
20 reason, the mayor shall nominate a replacement for the unexpired portion of the
21 term.
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23 (e) Attendance. A member missing three (3) consecutive meetings or five (5) non -
24 consecutive meetings per calendar year will result in removal from the Task Force.
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26 (f) Quorum. A quorum shall be four (4) members. An affirmative vote of the
27 majority of the members present shall be required to pass upon any matter the
28 committee recommends.
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30 (g) Duties. The duties of the Task Force shall include, but are not limited to:
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32 (i) Development of goals, criteria and strategies for maximizing green
33 building design and energy and water efficient construction in the
34 City of South Miami for future residential and commercial
35 development consistent with LEED certification standards;
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37 (ii) Coordination of green building issues and policy development with
38 City departments;
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40 (iii) Support for the integration of green building and energy and water
41 efficient practices into City departments;
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43 (iv) Coordination of the technical review of the City Tree Master Plan and
44 participation of the Planning Department in the preparation of
45 programs and plans that support green design and energy and water
46 efficient practices as well as cultural and economic policies that
47 protect our natural resources and quality of life;
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(v) Develop and oversee a green building and energy and water efficient
training program for City departments;
(vi) Develop potential local incentives to promote LEED certification; and
(vii) Develop a Green Building Compliance Guide.
(h) Compensation. Task Force shall not receive compensation for their services.
Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 4. 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 of this ordinance.
Section 5. This ordinance shall be codified and included in the Code of Ordinances
Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect immediately at the time of its passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM
CITY ATTORNEY
day of , 2007
APPROVED:
MAYOR
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Feliu
Vice Mayor Wiscombe:
Commissioner Palmer:
Commissioner Birts:
Commissioner Beckman:
JP
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RESOLUTION NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, RELATEI) TO THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
CITY CODE, CREATING SECTION 2.26.12 ENTITLED "GREEN TASK
FORCE," IN ORDER TO CREATE A GREEN BUILDING COMMITTEE
FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the available scientific evidence suggest the existence of
serious and escalating threats to our environment as a result of a continuous increase
in the emission of greenhouse gas; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Miami has a unique opportunity to provide
leadership to develop sustainable communities based on environmental, cultural and
economic policies that protect our natural resources and quality of life through the
Green Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Miami can demonstrate leadership on
environment issues through the application of land use and zoning district
regulations which encourages efficient use of our natural resources; and
WHEREAS, at the City Cornmission meeting on May 15, 2007, the City
Administration presented a report on Green design initiatives and activities to protect
the quality of life in South Miami, which report recommended the establishment of a
Green Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of a Green Task Force will allow for: study
of and the application of LEED (Leadership in Energy Efficient Design)
Certification to new or remodeled city owned buildings; new building construction;
development of a tree master plan; evaluation of local incentives to promote LEED
certification; and develop language to encourage future commercial and residential
developments to be energy and water efficient.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1: The City of South Miami does hereby establish a Green Task Force.
Section 2: Sec. 2.26.12 of the City of South Miami Code is created to read:
Sec. 2.26.12 Green Task Force.
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(a) Created. There is hereby created a Green Task Force for the City. The Task
Force shall consist of seven (7) members. The Chairperson of the Task Force shall
be the Vice Mayor of the City Commission; one (1) member from the Environmental
Review and Preservation Board; one (1) from the Planning Board; one (1) from the
Historic Preservation Board; one (1) local developer; and two (2) residents from the
City of South Miami. Each of the Boards shall recommend from its membership a
representative to the Mayor and Commission to become a member of the Green Task
Force. The Mayor shall appoint the Board's representatives, local developer and two
residents with the consent of the City Commission.
(b) Vice -chair and staff. The City Commission shall select a member of the
Commission to serve as the vice -chair of the Task Force. The City Manager or
designee shall serve as the Executive Secretary to the Task Force.
(c) Appointment and terms of members. Members of the Task Force shall be
appointed by the mayor with advice and consent of the City Commission to two year
terms or until their successor is appointed. The members may serve up to three
consecutive terms. Staggered terms will be implemented with the 2008 Task Force,
and approximately half of the Task Force will be elected annually.
(d) Resignation and Vacancies. If a vacancy occurs on the Task Force for any
reason, the mayor shall nominate a replacement for the unexpired portion of the
term.
(e) Attendance. A member missing three (3) consecutive meetings or five (5) non-
consecutive meetings per calendar year will result in removal from the Task Force.
(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.
(g) Duties. The duties of the Task Force shall include, but are not limited to:
(i) Development of goals, criteria and strategies for maximizing green
building design and energy and water efficient construction in the
City of South Miami for future residential and commercial
development consistent with LEED certification standards;
Coordination of green building issues and policy development with
City departments;
Support for the integration of green building and energy and water
efficient practices into City departments;
(iv) Coordination of the technical review of the City Tree Master Plan and
participation of the Planning Department in the preparation of
programs and plans that support green design and energy and water
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efficient practices as well as cultural and economic policies that
protect our natural resources and quality of life;
(v) Develop and oversee a green building and energy and water efficient
training program for City departments;
(vi) Develop potential local, incentives to promote LEED certification; and
(vii) Develop a Green Building Compliance Guide.
(h) Compensation. Task Force shall not receive compensation for their services.
Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 4. 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 of this ordinance.
Section 5. This ordinance shall be codified and included in the Code of Ordinances.
Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect immediately at the time of its passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
C lay of 2007
APPROVED:
• IS
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Feliu
Vice Mayor Wiscombe:
Commissioner Palmer:
Commissioner Birts:
Commissioner Beckman:
JP
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