Amend human relations and discrimination protections in city code

An ordinance of the mayor and city commission of the city of miami beach, florida, amending chapter 62 of the code of the city of miami beach, florida, entitled “human relations,” by amending article ii, entitled “discrimination,” by amending division 1, entitled “generally,” by amending section 62-31 thereof, entitled “definitions,” section 62-33 thereof, entitled “purpose; declaration of policy,” and section 62-37 thereof, entitled “duties and powers;” and by amending division 3, entitled “regulations,” by amending section 62-86 thereof, entitled “discrimination in employment,” section 62-88.1 thereof, entitled “discrimination in public services,” section 62-90 thereof, entitled “use of municipal facilities,” and section 62-91 thereof, entitled “municipal funds; and by amending division 4, entitled “exceptions,” by amending section 62-111 thereof, entitled “employment,” and by amending section 61-112 thereof, entitled “housing,” to create an additional protected classification category in order to prohibit discrimination based upon a person's hair texture or hairstyle if such texture or style is commonly associated with a particular race or national origin; and providing for repealer, severability, codification, and an effective date. 10:10 a.m. Second reading public hearing human resources first reading 9/14/2022 - r5 k vice-mayor alex fernandez and commissioner kristen rosen gonzalez