HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2019-2920 RESOLUTION NO. 2019- 2i 20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR
FLORIDA SENATE BILL 76 AND FLORIDA HOUSE BILL 107
WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT THE USE OF WIRELESS
COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES WHILE DRIVING; URGING THE
FLORIDA LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS TO
SUPPORT AND APPROVE THE LEGISLATION; DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO DISTRIBUTE COPIES OF THIS
RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Senator Wilton Simpson has filed Senate Bill 76, with co-introducers
Senators Passidomo, Hooper, Mayfield, Book, Rouson, Berman and Perry for consideration by the
Florida Legislature, and Representatives Jackie Toledo and Emily Slosberg have filed House Bill
107 which would amend Chapter 316 of the Florida Statutes to prohibit a person from operating a
motor vehicle while listening or talking on a wireless communications device for the purpose of
voice interpersonal communication; and
WHEREAS, these proposed revisions to Chapter 316 of the Florida Statutes will assist in
preventing crashes related to the act of using a wireless communications device while driving a
motor vehicle; and
WHEREAS, these bills will also delete the provision requiring that enforcement be
accomplished only as a secondary action; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the public throughout the state of Florida that the
Florida Legislature adopt the proposed Senate Bill 76 and House Bill 107.
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" clauses are hereby ratified and incorporated
herein.
Section 2. Support for Senate Bill 76 and House Bill 107. The City Commission hereby
expresses support for Senate Bill 76 and House Bill 107 and urges the Florida Legislature to adopt
and Governor Ron DeSantis to support and approve them.
Section 3. Directions to the City Clerk. The City Clerk is directed to distribute copies of this
Resolution to Senators Simpson, Passidomo, Hooper, Mayfield,Book, Rouson, Berman and Perry,
Governor Ron DeSantis, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the Florida
Senate,the Florida League of Cities, the Florida Association of Counties, the Florida City County
Management Association, and the Miami-Dade County League of Cities.
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Reso expressing support for SB 76 and HB 107
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 21st day of zr.ag—
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL UFFICIENCY:
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Julia Grachova, Interim City Attorney
Moved by: CONIMI SS(O4%- \1 ISCMM
Seconded by: V IC.E IA 'L SVC iiJ
Vote:
Mayor Scholl j (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Svechin (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Goldman 1(Yes) (No)
Commissioner Lama (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Viscarra I (Yes) (No)
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Reso expressing support for SB 76 and HB 107
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MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Christopher J. Russo, City Manager
DATE: 2/21/2019
Resolution Supporting Florida Senate Bill 76 and House
Bill 107 to Amend Section 316 of the Florida State
RE: Statutes Prohibiting the Use of Wireless
Communications Devices While Operating a Motor
Vehicle
L. RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the proposed
Resolution supporting Florida Senate Bill 76 and Florida House Bill
107 to prohibit the use of wireless communications devices while
operating a motor vehicle.
REASONS:
Based on the need to protect the safety and welfare of pedestrians,
and particularly due to recent accidents that have taken place in the City,
both Vice Mayor Svechin and Commissioner Lama separately
approached me regarding their support for these bills.
The proposed legislation will prohibit the use of wireless
communications devices while operating a motor vehicle and will delete
the provision requiring that enforcement be accomplished only as a
secondary action, which will authorize law enforcement officers to stop
motor vehicles and issue citations to persons who are using a wireless
communications device while driving.
Additionally,the proposed bills stipulate that only in the event of a crash
resulting in death or personal injury, will a users billing records for a
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wireless communications device be admissible'ac evidence in any
proceeding to determine whether a violation has been committed.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution •
Senate Bill 76- Prohibits Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving
House Bill 107 -Prohibits Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving
Item Number: 10.J.
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