HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2017-2765 RESOLUTION NO. 2017- 71(05-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO
REQUIRE ALL VEHICLE FOR HIRE AND SHORT-TERM
VACATION RENTAL COMPANIES AND HOTELS TO ADOPT
BUSINESS PRINCIPLES TO PREVENT HUMAN TRAFFICKING;
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO DISTRIBUTE COPIES OF
THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the crime of human trafficking destroys lives around the world and is present
in every country especially in tourist cities like Sunny Isles Beach, resulting in a$150 billion dollar
a year industry; and
WHEREAS, forced labor, commercial sexual exploitation and involuntary domestic
servitude have been found to exist within Miami-Dade County and its municipalities; and
WHEREAS, in March 2016, Uber became the first ride-sharing company to sign a pledge
issued by the group ECPAT (Ending Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and Trafficking of
Children for Sexual Purposes)to adopt business principles that will help prevent human trafficking;
and
WHEREAS,the City of Sunny Isles Beach wishes to maintain collaborative relations with
other governmental agencies and adopt positions of legislative advocacy to prevent Human
Trafficking within Miami-Dade County and its municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of Sunny Isles Beach wishes to encourage vehicle for
hire companies such as Lyft and taxi companies as well as short-term vacation rental companies
such as Airbnb and hotels to help prevent Human Trafficking by adopting business principles to
learn what steps to take if they suspect their businesses are being used to facilitate Human
Trafficking.
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. Supporting Action against Human Trafficking. The City Commission of the City
of Sunny Isles Beach urges the Board of County Commissioners to require vehicle for hire
companies such as Lyft and taxi companies as well as short-term vacation rental companies such
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as Airbnb and hotels to adopt business principles to prevent Human Trafficking and increase the •
likelihood that victims will be informed of who to contact to get necessary help.
Section 3. Directions to the City Clerk. The City Clerk is directed to distribute copies of this
Resolution to the State Attorney of Miami-Dade County, the Mayor and County Commissioners
of Miami Dade County, Sunny Isles Beach Director of Tourism and Marketing Council, and to
executives of vehicle for hire, short-term vacation rental companies and hotels doing business in
Sunny Isles Beach.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 21' day of December, 2017.
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George Scholl, Mayor
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M'auricio Betan r, MMC, City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Seconded by: \11. 4-H0 -- abi- 11144
Vote:
Mayor Scholl (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Goldman (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Aelion (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Gatto /(Yes) (No)
Commissioner Svechin V (Yes) (No)
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MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Commissioner Larisa Svechin
DATE: December 21, 2017
RE: Resolution supporting action against Human Trafficking
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the proposed Resolution supporting action
against Human Trafficking.
REASONS
Child sex trafficking is a crime that happens throughout the United States, and such criminal
activities at times unintentionally may be facilitated by companies involved in the tourism
industry. Indeed, the crime of human trafficking destroys lives around the world and is present in
every country especially in tourist communities, resulting in a $150 billion dollar a year industry.
Forced labor, commercial sexual exploitation and involuntary domestic servitude have been
found to exist within Miami-Dade County. To combat Human Trafficking, the Board of County
Commissioners recently adopted an ordinance requiring the posting of Human Trafficking
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awareness signs at adult entertainment clubs and massage parlors. The purpose of this ordinance
is to make such businesses more responsible in combating Human Trafficking. I certainly believe
that businesses can do more to combat Human Trafficking. For example,'in March 2016, Uber
became the first ride-sharing company to sign a pledge issued by the group ECPAT (Ending
Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes) to adopt
business principles that will help prevent human trafficking.
The City of Sunny Isles Beach wishes to maintain collaborative relations with other
governmental agencies and adopt positions of legislative advocacy to prevent Human Trafficking
within Miami-Dade County. As such, I ask my colleagues on the City Commission to approve
this Resolution to encourage vehicle for hire companies such as Lyft and taxi companies as well
as short-term vacation rental companies such as Airbnb and local hotels to help prevent Human
Trafficking by adopting business principles to learn what steps to take if they suspect their
businesses are being used to facilitate Human Trafficking.