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Ordinances - R5 C

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:	Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:	Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney
DATE:	March 13, 2024
	10:20 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing
SUBJECT:	AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 62 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED, “HUMAN RELATIONS,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, ENTITLED “DISCRIMINATION,” BY AMENDING SECTION 62-35 ENTITLED “MEMBERSHIP,” TO PROVIDE A PREFERENCE FOR THE ATTORNEY MEMBER OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE TO BE A MEMBER OF THE FLORIDA BAR, BUT OTHERWISE ALLOW FOR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN ANY OTHER UNITED STATES JURISDICTION TO SERVE ON THE COMMITTEE IF THE ATTORNEY HAS CIVIL RIGHTS-RELATED EXPERIENCE; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No

If so, specify name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): N/A

ANALYSIS

The proposed Ordinance was approved on first reading at the February 21, 2024 City Commission meeting. No changes have been made between first and second reading.

The Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on March 1, 2024.

See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/

SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA

N/A

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

N/A

Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14?		Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
No		No

Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Attorney

Sponsor
Commissioner Laura Dominguez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

ATTACHMENTS:
	Description
	Commission Memorandum
	Ordinance