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City Commission JNNY sCityof Sunny Beach George"Bud" Scholl,Mayor 0 T=_ , - 18070 Collins Avenue, Suite 250 Dana Goldman,lice Mayor . Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 Isaac Aelion, Commissioner v '-;"4 wy 2 Jeanette Gatto,Commissioner • '�' + (305)947-0606 City Hall Lorisa Svechin,Commissioner * (305)949-3113 Fax '9`"/99)* �oP 4"- (305)947-2150 Building Department Christopher J.Russo City Manager 305 947-5107 Fax Hans Ottinot,City Attorney crof suN ( ) Mauricio Betancur,CMC,City Clerk MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Commissioner Larisa Svechin DATE: March 15, 2018 RE: Resolution Urging The Florida Legislature To Repeal Firearm Regulation Penalties Under Section 790.33. Florida Statutes. RECOMMENDATION This Resolution is presented for your consideration. REASONS • It is undisputed that the number one responsibility of this City Commission is protect our residents. Our residents certainly believe that this City is ultimately responsible for their safety even though the safety of our residents is a shared responsibility between numerous government agencies. When tragedy strikes a community, residents of a community expect local officials to take action. The recent tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where a number of young lives were lost, requires local governments to be more proactive. As President of Sunny Isles Beach Parent Teacher Student Association ("SIB PTSA"), I work closely with the parents, teachers and students in this community. They have real concerns about their safety. However, local officials cannot make changes unless permitted by the Florida Legislature. While the Legislature recently took steps to combat gun violence in public schools, the Legislature must allow local officials to discuss methods or enact ordinances that may prevent gun violence from reoccurring. Under Section 790.33, Florida Statutes, the Florida Legislature has prohibited local officials from enacting legislation relating to guns and local officials can face severe penalties starting from civil fines up to $5000 and removal from office. A number of local officials, especially from the City of Coral Gables, are not waiting for the next tragedy to strike to take action. Certain officials have taken action against gun violence despite the penalties under state law. I certainly believe this City and other local governments need to have the tools to address safety issues. Without the repeal of the penalties, local officials will not be able to address these issues from a comprehensive perspective. To this end, I ask my colleagues by support this Resolution to urge Florida Legislature to repeal the punitive punishments imposed under Section 790.33, Florida Statutes and give us the ability to have a conversation about gun regulation and reform. The time has come!