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RESOLUTION NO. 2018 - 7S96- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, CONDEMNING AIRBNB'S DECISION TO REMOVE LISTINGS OF RENTALS IN ISRAELI _. SETTLEMENTS IN THE WEST BANK; DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO DISTRIBUTE COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach continues to foster a strong relationship with Israel, and is home to a large Jewish population; and WHEREAS, Israel is a steadfast ally of the United States and the American people; and WHEREAS, the City shares democratic values, common strategic interests, a sister city, and bonds of friendship and mutual respect with Israel, which is our friend and ally in the Middle East; and WHEREAS,Airbnb, Inc. ("Airbnb"), is a privately held global company headquartered in San Francisco, California that operates an online marketplace and hospitality service which is accessible via its websites and mobile applications, where its members can use the service to arrange and offer lodging, primarily homestays, or tourism experiences; and WHEREAS,Airbnb recently decided to remove all listings of rentals in Israeli settlements in the area,historically known as Judea and Samaria, now more commonly referred to as the"West Bank", while continuing to allow non-Israeli listings in the West Bank; and WHEREAS, the Sunny Isles Beach Commission believes that Airbnb's actions are contrary to values we hold dear in the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing Whereas paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution. Section 2. Condemning Airbnb's Decision to Remove Listings of Rentals in the West Bank. The City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach hereby approves this Resolution condemning Airbnb's decision to remove listings of rentals in the West Bank. Section 3. Direct the City Clerk to Distribute Certified Copies of this Resolution. The City Clerk is directed to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the following representatives, United States Senators for the State of Florida,Congressional House Representative for the District of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,the Members of the Florida Congressional Delegation,the Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Commissioner Sally Heyman, and Consular General of Israel Lior Haiat.