HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2021-3163RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA,
CONDEMNING HATE AND EXTREMISM; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach is committed to defending democratic
institutions, the integrity of our elections, and the security of people and facilities that carry out
the democratic process; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach is committed to ending the spread of hate,
bigotry, and harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender,
gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic
as defined by law; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach wishes to affirm its commitment to the well-
being and safety of all of its community members and to ensure that they will be protected, and
their rights respected; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach wishes to affirm its commitment to cultivating
an inclusive community, including within City operations and institutions; and
WHEREAS, the diversity of our community is beneficial to all within it, making us
stronger and more resilient; and
WHEREAS, each of our elected leaders has the ability and obligation to promote
inclusiveness; celebrate diversity; work to ensure equitable opportunities in all major facets of
society; prevent the spread of misinformation and disinformation; and reject hate and bias in all
forms and should set a positive example for their constituents in this regard; and
WHEREAS, the January 6, 2021 domestic terrorism incident at our nation's Capitol does
not reflect the values of the City of Sunny Isles Beach; and
WHEREAS, the Anti -Defamation League's (ADL) report on Murder and Extremism in
the United States in 2019 found that domestic extremists killed at least 42 people in the United
States in 17 separate incidents in 2019, making 2019 the sixth deadliest year on record for domestic
extremist -related killings since 1970; and
WHEREAS, the ADL report found that the extremist -related murders of 2019 were
overwhelmingly (90%) linked to right-wing extremists, with all but one of the incidents tied to
right-wing extremism, and 81% of extremist -related murders in 2019 committed by white
supremacists specifically; and
WHEREAS, disinformation, misinformation, and online conspiracy theories are
spreading and inspiring real-world violence; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach supports the peaceful exercise of free speech,
free assembly, and freedom to worship safely for all people; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and confirmed
by the City Commission and are incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. Affirmation of Commitment. The City of Sunny Isles Beach affirms its ongoing
commitment to cultivating an inclusive, safe, and just society and culture — including within the
City of Sunny Isles Beach operations and institutions — that values the diversity of our community,
works to ensure equitable opportunities in all major facets of society, and celebrates both our
individuality and commonality.
Section 3. Denouncement of Domestic Terrorism. The City of Sunny Isles Beach denounces
the January 6, 2021 domestic terrorism incident at our nation's Capitol.
Section 4. Denouncement of Hate. The City of Sunny Isles Beach denounces anti-government
extremism, white supremacy, racism, antisemitism, misogyny, Islamophobia, anti-LGBTQ+ hate,
ableism, and all hateful speech and bias -motivated violent actions in our community.
Section 5. Denouncement of Extremist Conspiracy Theories. The City of Sunny Isles Beach
denounces extremist conspiracy theories, misinformation, and disinformation that cultivate an
alienated and mistrustful electorate, undermine democratic institutions and processes, and increase
the likelihood of violence.
Section 6. Denouncement of Exploitation of Government. The City of Sunny Isles Beach
denounces attempts to exploit governmental procedure and basic government functions for
personal political gain.
Section 7. Commitment to Intolerance. The City of Sunny Isles Beach commits to fostering
an environment within City operations and institutions that does not tolerate anti-government
extremist, white supremacist, racist, antisemitic, misogynist, Islamophobic, anti-LGBTQ+, ableist,
and other hateful speech and actions.
Section 8. Commitment to Counter Actions. The City of Sunny Isles Beach commits to
countering hate and extremism by offering an ongoing public lecture series on anti -bias and anti -
racist strategies, through engagement with community leaders, governmental transparency and
public information -sharing regarding efforts to fight extremism, and the investigation and
prosecution of those who commit criminal acts, consistent with civil liberties protections.
Section 9. Call to Residents. The City of Sunny Isles Beach urges residents to join us by
adopting these values in their own lives, calling attention to these harms, and denouncing hate and
extremism to help keep us all safe.
Section 11. Conflicts. All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith, be and the
same are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 12. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21" day o anu ry 2021.
George H. Scholl, Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Edward A. Dion, City Attorney
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Vice Mayor Svechin (`Yes) (No)
Commissioner Goldman (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Lama Yes) (No)
Commissioner Viscarra (Yes) (No)
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
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MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Dana Goldman, Commissioner
DATE: 1/21/2021
RE: Resolution Condemning Hate and Extremism
RECOMMENDATION:
This Resolution is presented for your consideration.
REASONS:
In the aftermath of the January 6th attack on the US Capitol building,
and in response to the manifold, heinous and extremist acts that
threaten the very existence of our democratic and religious institutions,
the Mayor and City Commission are urged to adopt this resolution
condemning hate and extremism.
ATTACHMENTS:
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Resolution
Item Number: 10.J.
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