HomeMy Public PortalAboutMayors' Climate Action PledgeMAYORS' CLIMATE ACTION PLEDGE
A PLEDGE OF THE MUNICIPALITIES OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY ENDORSING THE MAYORS' CLIMATE ACTION
PLEDGE, AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE SOUTHEAST
FLORIDA REGIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE COMPACT,
AGREEING TO CONSIDER IMPLEMENTING THE
REGIONAL CLIMATE ACTION PLAN IN WHOLE OR IN
PART AS APPROPRIATE FOR EACH MUNICIPALITY,
AND URGING ALL MAYORS OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY
TO SUPPORT THE MAYORS' CLIMATE ACTION
PLEDGE.
WHEREAS, Florida is considered one of the most vulnerable areas of the country to the
consequences of global climate change with Southeast Florida being at the frontline to experience
the impacts of a changing climate, especially sea level rise; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the need for immediate, coordinated and visionary action
to address the impacts of a changing climate and provide for economic and environmental
resilience in Southeast Florida, in 2010 the counties of Palm Beach, Broward, Miami -Dade and
Monroe (Compact Partners) entered into the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact
(Compact); and
WHEREAS, further recognizing the role of State water managers and local governments
in this regional initiative, the South Florida Water Management District and one municipal
representative from each participating county were invited to participate in this early phase; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Compact commitment and through a two year
collaborative process involving nearly 100 subject matter experts representing public and private
sectors, universities, and not -for-profit organizations, the Compact Partners developed the
Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP); and
WHEREAS, the RCAP offers recommendations that provide the common integrated
framework for a stronger and more resilient Southeast Florida, including:
• Providing the common framework for Sustainable Communities and Transportation
Planning to be aligned across the region
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WHEREAS, in 2012 the need exists for Mayors within the region of Southeast Florida to
collaborate on a renewed agreement that will advance regional climate action planning within
Southeast Florida efforts while continuing to advance the national goals of the U.S. Mayors'
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, utilizing the U.S. Mayors' Agreement as a model for influencing regional
climate policies and effective public outreach, all municipalities throughout the Southeast Florida
region are invited to sign on to the 2012 South Florida Mayor's Climate Action Pledge and to
collaborate on implementation of the RCAP starting today and for tomorrow;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PLEDGED THAT:
Section 1. The Village of Key Biscayne endorses the Mayors' Climate Action Pledge.
Section 2. The Village of Key Biscayne affirms support for the Southeast Florida Regional
Climate Change Compact.
Section 3. The Village of Key Biscayne agrees to consider integrating the Regional
Climate Action Plan framework in whole or in part as appropriate for each municipality into
existing and future municipal sustainability action plans, comprehensive plans and/or climate
action plans where and when appropriate and financially feasible.
Section 4. The Village of Key Biscayne urges all Mayors within Miami -Dade County to
join the Mayors' Climate Action Pledge.
Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Pledge shall become fective upon adoption.
ADOPTED this 12 day of November, 2013.
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MA FRANKLIN CA LAN
November 12, 2013
Mayor Caplan made a motion to adopt the ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Kelly.
The Attorney and Director Kurlancheek addressed the Council regarding this ordinance.
It was the consensus of Council to add the following: a grand fathering clause, a radius for trees root
bed, specific shade of green, pet waste, fading, holes and matting.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. The Mayor closed
the public hearing.
The ordinance, as amended, was adopted on first reading by a 5-2 roll call vote. The vote was as
follows: Councilmembers Holloway, Kelly, Taintor, Vice Mayor Lindsay and Mayor Caplan voting
Yes. Councilmembers Davey and London voting No.
Mayor Caplan made a motion to hear the above ordinance on second reading on December 3, 2013.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Kelly and approved by a 5-2 voice vote. The vote was
as follows: Councilmembers Holloway, Kelly, Taintor, Vice Mayor Lindsay and Mayor Caplan
voting Yes. Councilmembers Davey and London voting No.
There were no ordinances on second reading, considered by Council.
11. RESOLUTIONS: The resolution was heard before the Consent Agenda.
12. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The following items were discussed:
Mayor and Councilmembers. Councilmember Taintor addressed the Council regarding the new
flood insurance regulations, reporting that flood insurance premiums will continue to get higher
every year.
Mayor Caplan addressed the Council regarding the renewal of the Manager's contract pursuant to
Section 2. Term, Subsection 2.2 of the contract.
Mayor Caplan made a motion to extend the Manager's contract to October 1, 2014 and to increase
the insurance stipend to be the consistent with the rest of the employees. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Davey and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Davey, Holloway, Kelly, London, Taintor, Vice Mayor Lindsay and Mayor Caplan
voting Yes.
Mayor Caplan addressed the Council regarding the Mayor's Climate Action Pledge.
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Councilmember Davey made a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the Mayor's Climate Action
Pledge at the request of other Mayors within Miami -Dade County. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Holloway and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Davey, Holloway, Kelly, London, Taintor, Vice Mayor Lindsay and Mayor Caplan
voting Yes.
Councilmember Kelly addressed the Council regarding the request for speed bumps from residents
on Hampton Lane.
Councilmember Davey made a motion to install speed bumps on Hampton Lane as requested. The
motion was seconded by Mayor Caplan and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Davey, Holloway, Kelly, London, Taintor, Vice Mayor Lindsay and Mayor Caplan
voting Yes.
Mayor Caplan addressed the Council regarding the November 5th Hearing of the Miami -Dade
County Commission regarding the improvements to the Tennis Center. The Manager also addressed
the Council regarding this issue.
Councilmember London addressed the Council proposing to make the temporary dog park at 530
Crandon Boulevard to a permanent dog park. It was the consensus of Council to allow the Dog Park
Committee, as requested, to further study other sites within the Village before making a final
decision
Village Attorney. The Attorney did not submit a report.
Village Clerk. Pursuant to Section 2.02 (b) of the Village Charter, an election was held for the Vice
Mayor's seat.
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations. Councilmember London nominated Councilmember
Davey.
Councilmember Davey nominated Councilmember Taintor. The motion was seconded by Vice
Mayor Lindsay. Councilmember Taintor declined the nomination due to health reasons.
The London nomination was seconded by Councilmember Taintor. The Mayor closed the floor for
nominations.
A vote was taken on the nomination of Councilmember Davey to be the next Vice Mayor. The vote
was as follows: Councilmembers Davey, Holloway, Kelly, Lindsay, London, Taintor and Mayor
Caplan voting Yes.
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