HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2023-3473RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - " V.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR HOUSE BILL 269 WHICH PROHIBITS THE
DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN MATERIALS EVIDENCING RELIGIOUS OR ETHNIC
ANIMUS AND ENHANCES CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR PERSONS WHO COMMIT
THESE VIOLATIONS; 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, during the 2023 Legislative Session of the State of Florida, Representatives
Caruso and Lopez sponsored House Bill 269, commonly referred to as the "Public Nuisances Bill"
("HB 269"); and
WHEREAS, HB 269 amends sections 403.413, 784.048, 806.13, and 871.01 of the Florida
Statutes to better address and prevent harmful behavior; and
WHEREAS, HB 269 prohibits the distribution of certain materials that leads to littering, as
well as the projection of certain images onto buildings or other property without permission,
provides enhanced criminal penalties for persons who commit violations while evidencing
religious or ethnic animus, and reclassifies and increases penalties for those who commit such
offenses; and
WHEREAS, HB 269 is an important step towards creating a safer and more inclusive
community for all residents of the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach ("City") affirms its stance and denounces all forms
of discrimination and hate crimes; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the passage of the aforementioned bill is in the
best interest of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Support of House Bill 269. The City Commission hereby expresses support for
House Bill 269, and urges the Florida Legislature to adopt, and Governor Ron DeSantis to support
and approve, the bill.
Section 2. Directions to the City Clerk. The City Clerk is hereby directed to distribute copies
of this Resolution to Representatives Caruso and Lopez, Governor Ron DeSantis, the Speaker of
the Florida House of Representatives, the President of the Florida Senate, the Florida League of
Cities, and the Miami -Dade League of Cities.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
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Larisa Svechin, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SU.FfICIENCY:
Valerie Vicente, City Attorney
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Vote:
Mayor Svechin
Vice Mayor Joseph
Commissioner Lama
Commissioner Stuyvesant
Commissioner Viscarra
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(No)
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3113 Fax
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Larisa Svechin, Mayor
DATE: February 16, 2023
RE: Express Support of Florida House Bill 269 - Public Nuisances
RECOMMENDATION:
This Resolution is presented for your consideration.
REASONS:
During the 2023 Legislative Session of the State of Florida, Representatives Caruso and Lope:
sponsored House Bill 269, commonly referred to as the "Public Nuisances Bill". The proposec
legislation would amend sections 403.413, 784.048, 806.13, and 871.01 of the Florida Statutes to
better address and prevent harmful behavior. The legislation would also prohibit the distribution of
certain materials that leads to littering, as well as the projection of certain images onto buildings or
other property without permission, provides enhanced criminal penalties for persons who commit
violations while evidencing religious or ethnic animus, and reclassifies and increases penalties for
those who commit such offenses. This is an important step towards creating a safer and more
inclusive community for all residents of the State of Florida.
This Resolution expresses the city's support of the passage of House Bill 269.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Item Number: 10.1-