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AM-Amedea CRY
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI 11111.1
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 Manage
From: Julian Perez, Planning Dire ;t?
Date: December 4, 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, AMENDING SECTION 2.26.12 ENTITLED "GREEN TASK
FORCE," IN ORDER TO MODIFY THE MEMBERSHIP AND
CHAIRPERSON SELECTION PROCESS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BACKGROUND
At the City Commission meeting on September 4, 2007, Ordinance No. 26 -07 -1927 was adopted
establishing a Green Task Force. The ordinance amended the City Code to create a seven member
Task Force and it also set forth the duties of the Task Force.
During the interim period before the appointment of the Task Force members it was agreed that
certain changes in the membership would be appropriate. The basic changes are: increasing the
number of citizen members from two to three; elimination of the City Commission member;
providing for the Task Force to select its Chair and Vice - chair; and clarification that staggered
terms would start in 2009.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the draft ordinance be approved on first reading.
Backup Documentation:
Draft Resolution
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, RELATED TO THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
CITY CODE, AMENDING SECTION 2.26.12 ENTITLED "GREEN TASK
FORCE," IN ORDER TO MODIFY THE MEMBERSHIP AND
CHAIRPERSON SELECTION PROCESS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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 City Commission at its meeting on September 4, 2007,
adopted Ordinance No. 26 -07 -1927 establishing the Green Task Force; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that certain adjustments are required in
the membership of the Task Force and the selection of the Chairperson and Vice -
Chairperson.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1: That 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: 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; ands three L31 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, the
local developer ands three residents with the consent of the City Commission.
The members of the Task Force shall annually select a Chairperson and Vice -
Chairperson.
(b) Staff support.
The City Manager or
his/her designee shall serve as the Executive Secretary to the Task Force.
(c) Appointment and terms of members. Members of the Task Force shall be
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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 theme 2009 Task
Force.
(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;
(ii) Coordination of green building issues and policy development with
City departments;
(iii) 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
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.
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I Section 4. If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance is for any
2 reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this
3 holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
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5 Section 5. This ordinance shall be codified and included in the Code of Ordinances.
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7 Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect immediately at the time of its passage.
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10 PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2007
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13 ATTEST: APPROVED:
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16 CITY CLERK MAYOR
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21 COMMISSION VOTE:
22 READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM: Mayor Feliu
23 Vice Mayor Wiscombe:
24 Commissioner Palmer:
25 Commissioner Birts:
26 Commissioner Beckman:
27 CITY ATTORNEY
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