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FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE Hybrid Meeting - Commission Chambers and Zoom Join webinar at https://miamibeachfl-gov.zoom.us/j/86360595462; or Telephone: 1.301.715.8592 or 888.475.4499 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 863 6059 5462 October 18, 2024 - 10:30 AM |
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Commissioner Joseph Magazine, Chair Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Member Commissioner Alex Fernandez, Alternate |
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Jason Greene, Liaison Nattaly Cuervo, Support Staff |
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Visit us at www.miamibeachfl.gov for agendas and video streaming of City Commission Committee Meetings. |
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OLD BUSINESS |
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OB 1. | DISCUSS THE POSSIBILITY OF THE CITY ENTERING INTO ONE OR MORE AGREEMENTS WITH PRIVATE PARKING FACILITY OPERATORS IN NORTH BEACH IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AVAILABLE PARKING SPACES FOR NORTH BEACH RESIDENTS. Applicable Area: North Beach Parking Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner David Suarez December 13, 2023 – C4 D
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OB 2. | DISCUSS FENCING FOR CITY OWNED VACANT/ABANDONED LOTS Applicable Area: Citywide Facilities and Fleet Management Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt January 31, 2024 – R5 E
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OB 3. | A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A PLAN AND A COST ESTIMATE FOR TRAPPING, AND SPAYING OR NEUTERING ALL COMMUNITY CATS WITHIN MIAMI BEACH OVER A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS, WITH THE PLAN TO BE PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE ("FERC") AT ITS JULY 26, 2024 MEETING. Applicable Area: Citywide Public Works Commissioner David Suarez May 15, 2024 – C7 AJ
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OB 4. | DISCUSS NEXT STEPS AND FUNDING FOR THE PINE TREE DRIVE AND 46 STREET TRAFFIC CIRCLE PROJECT. Applicable Area: Middle Beach Capital Improvement Projects Capital Improvement Projects June 26, 2024 – C4 AF
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OB 5. | DISCUSS A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER TO AUTHORIZE NEGOTIATIONS RELATING TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 2024-234-ND, FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SEAWALLS AND LIVING SHORELINES; AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH BCC ENGINEERING, LLC, AS THE PROPOSER DETERMINED TO BE THE BEST QUALIFIED TO SERVE AS THE PRIME/LEAD CONSULTANT FOR SEAWALLS; FURTHER, IF THE ADMINISTRATION IS NOT SUCCESSFUL IN NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT WITH BCC ENGINEERING, LLC, AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH CUMMINS CEDERBERG, INC., AS THE PROPOSER DETERMINED TO BE THE SECOND BEST QUALIFIED CONSULTANT FOR SEAWALLS; FURTHER, IF THE ADMINISTRATION IS NOT SUCCESSFUL IN NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT WITH CUMMINS CEDERBERG, INC., AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH GHD SERVICES INC., AS THE PROPOSER DETERMINED TO BE THE THIRD BEST QUALIFIED CONSULTANT FOR SEAWALLS; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH CUMMINS CEDERBERG, INC., AS THE PROPOSER DETERMINED TO BE THE BEST QUALIFIED TO SERVE AS THE PRIME/LEAD CONSULTANT FOR LIVING SHORELINES; FURTHER, IF THE ADMINISTRATION IS NOT SUCCESSFUL IN NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT WITH CUMMINS CEDERBERG, INC., AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH MOFFATT & NICHOL, INC., AS THE PROPOSER DETERMINED TO BE THE SECOND BEST QUALIFIED CONSULTANT FOR LIVING SHORELINES; FURTHER, IF THE ADMINISTRATION IS NOT SUCCESSFUL IN NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT WITH MOFFATT & NICHOL, INC., AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH GHD SERVICES INC., AS THE PROPOSER DETERMINED TO BE THE THIRD BEST QUALIFIED CONSULTANT FOR LIVING SHORELINES; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT(S) UPON THE CONCLUSION OF SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATIONS BY THE ADMINISTRATION. (PUBLIC WORKS) Applicable Area: Citywide Procurement Vice-Mayor Fernandez July 24, 2024 – C2 F
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NEW BUSINESS |
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NB 1. | DISCUSS THE DESIREABILITY, FEASABILITY, AND COST OF CONSTUCTING A CHILDREN'S PARK AT THE EUCLID CIRCLE ON LINCOLN ROAD. Applicable Area: South Beach Facilities and Fleet Management Commissioner David Suarez June 26, 2024 – C4 M
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NB 2. | EXPLORE CREATION OF AN EMPTY SPACE RE-UTILIZATION INITIATIVE TO SET UP AS PHOTO SHOOT STUDIOS FOR ASPIRING ARTISTS/PHOTOGRAPHERS (ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY). Applicable Area: South Beach Facilities and Fleet Management Commissioner Joseph Magazine June 26, 2024 – C4 K
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NB 3. | RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO EXPLORE FEASIBLE STRATEGIES FOR CREATING AND EXPANDING "GREEN ROOFS", AS WELL AS INCORPORATING GREENERY AND LANDSCAPING ON CITY BUILDINGS, AND PRESENT ITS FINDINGS TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE AND THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION. Applicable Area: Citywide Facilities and Fleet Management Commissioner Joseph Magazine Commissioner David Suarez Commissioner Tanya Bhatt May 15, 2024 – C7 BH
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NB 4. | DISCUSS ESTABLISHING A MATCH FUNDING PROGRAM TO INCENTIVIZE BUILDING OWNER PARTICIPATION IN THE HULANICKI ART DECO PASTEL COLORS INITIATIVE Applicable Area: Citywide Economic Development Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez July 24, 2024 – C4 G
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NB 5. | DISCUSS THE CREATION OF LEASING INCENTIVES FOR OWNERS OF VACANT COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES Applicable Area: Citywide Economic Development Mayor Steven Meiner Vice-Mayor Alex Fernandez Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt July 24, 2024 – C4 K
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NB 6. | DISCUSS THE CREATION OF AN ARTISTIC RECYCLING PROGRAM ON MIAMI BEACH THAT ACCENTUATES THE SIGNATURE STYLE OF THE AREAS OF MIAMI BEACH (SOUTH, MID, NORTH ETC.) AND CAN POTENTIALLY DOUBLE AS USE FOR BRAND AWARENESS AND PROMOTION OPPORTUNITIES. Applicable Area: Citywide Tourism and Culture Commissioner Joseph Magazine June 26, 2024 – C4 B
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NB 7. | A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF SUB-CONTRACTING SOME OF THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT'S PERMITTING FUNCTIONS FOR MAJOR COMMERCIAL PROJECTS TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S BUILDING DEPARTMENT; AND FURTHER, REFERRING THIS MATTER TO BE FULLY CONSIDERED AND DISCUSSED BY THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE. Applicable Area: Citywide Building Vice-Mayor Alex Fernandez May 15, 2024 – C7 AF
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NB 8. | DISCUSS A PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING AS THE POLICY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH THAT MEDICAL MARIJUANA IS MEDICINE AND NOT AN ILLICIT RECREATIONAL DRUG; THAT EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY WHO ARE PRESCRIBED MEDICAL MARIJUANA BY A PROPERLY LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA LAW SHALL BE PERMITTED TO USE THIS PROPERLY PRESCRIBED MEDICATION DURING NONWORKING HOURS AND SUFFICIENTLY IN ADVANCE OF ANY SCHEDULED WORK SHIFT IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THE EMPLOYEE IS NOT IMPAIRED BY THE USE OF THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA WHILE ON THE JOB; AND DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO DRAFT AND PROMULGATE WRITTEN DIRECTIVES EFFECTUATING THIS CITY POLICY Applicable Area: Citywide Human Resources Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez July 24, 2024 – C7 AR
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NB 9. | REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS POTENTIALLY ENACTING A RED FLAG ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL TO REVIEW CITY COMMISSION AGENDAS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING ALL AGENDA ITEMS THAT WILL LIKELY RESULT IN AN EXPENDITURE GREATER THAN $100,000.00. Applicable Area: Citywide Office of the Inspector General Vice-Mayor Alex Fernandez June 26, 2024 – C4 J
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NB 10. | DISCUSS A POTENTIAL PARTNERSHIP WITH BEACH BOX FOR THE INSTALLATION OF BEACH BOX KIOSKS AND/OR PORTABLE LOCK BOXES ON THE CITY’S BEACHES. Applicable Area: Citywide Facilities and Fleet Management Commissioner Laura Dominguez July 24, 2024 – C4 N
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NB 11. | DISCUSS INSTALLING SHADE ABOVE CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT IN CANOPY PARK Applicable Area: South Beach Parks and Recreation Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez September 11, 2024 – C4 F
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NB 12. | DISCUSS INSTALLING PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR CHILDREN IN PRIDE PARK. Applicable Area: South Beach Parks and Recreation Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez September 11, 2024 – C4 E
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NB 13. | COLLINS PARK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER NEXT STEPS Applicable Area: South Beach Economic Development September 11, 2024 – C4 G
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NB 14. | DISCUSS IMPLEMENTATION OF A PUBLIC SEATING SPONSORSHIP PILOT PROGRAM ON LINCOLN ROAD Applicable Area: South Beach Public Works Vice-Mayor Fernandez Commissioner Joseph Magazine September 11, 2024 – C4 I
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NB 15. | DISCUSS A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE, AT ITS APRIL 19, 2024 MEETING, TO ACCEPT THE CITY ADMINISTRATION’S UPDATE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH PARKING DEPARTMENT ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS. Applicable Area: Citywide Parking Commissioner Joseph Magazine July 24, 2024 – R7 M
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FUTURE ITEMS |
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F 1. | DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION TO FUND EXPANDING THE NORTH BEACH TREE PLANTING PILOT PROGRAM TO ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 78TH, 79TH, AND 80TH STREETS OR OTHER POTENTIAL LOCATIONS Applicable Area: North Beach Environment & Sustainability Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez July 24, 2024 – C4 D Item to be heard at the November 8, 2024 FERC meeting. |
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F 2. | DISCUSS THE APPROPRIATE MECHANISM TO FUND A TRANSFORMATIVE TREE CANOPY PROJECT IN TARGETED AREAS THROUGHOUT MIAMI BEACH Applicable Area: Citywide Environment & Sustainability Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez July 24, 2024- C4 I Item to be heard at the November 8, 2024 FERC meeting. |
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F 3. | DISCUSS SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAMMING Applicable Area: South Beach Finance Commissioner Bhatt September 11, 2024- C4 K Item to be heard at the November 8, 2024 FERC meeting |
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F 4. | DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON FAVORABLE PUBLIC SAFETY NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO EXPAND THE TREE CANOPY IN NORTH BEACH THROUGH A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY FIRM FOR TWO (2) MAIN THOROUGHFARES SUCH AS ABBOTT AVE OR DICKENS AVE AND EXPLORE PARK VIEW ISLAND WITH ASSOCIATED FUNDING. Applicable Area: Citywide Environment & Sustainability Commissioner Suarez Commissioner Magazine July 24, 2024 – C4 E Item to be heard at the November 8,2024 FERC meeting |
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F 5. | DISCUSS THE CREATION OF INCENTIVES TO ESTABLISH MIAMI BEACH AS THE LOCAL HUB FOR WORLD CUP 2026 Applicable Area: Citywide Tourism and Culture Commissioner Magazine July 24, 2024 – C4 M Item to be heard at the November 8, 2024 FERC meeting |
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F 6. | DISCUSS INDEXING THE LIVING WAGE RATES FOR EMPLOYEES OF SERVICE CONTRACTORS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2025, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VI, DIVISION 6, OF THE CITY CODE Applicable Area: Citywide Procurement Procurement April 3, 2024 – C4 K Item to be heard at the November 8, 2024 FERC meeting |
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F 7. | DISCUSS FUNDING NEEDS FOR: 1) BICYCLE LANE IMPROVEMENTS AND SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS IDENTIFIED IN THE BICYCLE-PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN (BPMP) PROJECTS IMPLEMENTATION MATRIX; 2) RESTRIPING AND/OR REPAINTING GREEN BICYCLE LANES CITYWIDE; 3) DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS ALONG THE BEACHWALK TO ADDRESS PONDING; 4) POTENTIAL WIDENING OF THE BEACHWALK AT CRITICAL CHOKEPOINTS; AND 5) PURCHASING SOLAR-POWERED ELECTRONIC SPEED FEEDBACK DEVICES AND DATA COLLECTION SENSORS Applicable Area: Citywide Transportation Commissioner Bhatt Commissioner Dominguez September 11, 2024 – C4 J Item to be heard at the November 8, 2024 FERC meeting |
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F 8. | HIGHLIGHT THE DEMAND FOR THE MIAMI BEACH SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM, AND EXPLORE THE EXPANSION OF THE MIAMI BEACH SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM IF NEEDED Applicable Area: Citywide Parks & Recreation Commissioner Magazine June 26, 2024 – C4 AO Item to be heard at the November 8, 2024 FERC meeting |
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F 9. | DISCUSS THE ACTIVATION OF ALLEYS IN SOUTH BEACH (ART DECO SIGNS) AND NORTH BEACH (MIMO SIGNS) Applicable Area: North Beach Public Works Commissioner Bhatt July 24, 2024 – C4 L Item to be heard at the November 8, 2024 FERC meeting |
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F 10. | DISCUSS THE POSSIBLE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN OUTLOTS ALONG INDIAN CREEK DRIVE FOR THE CREATION OF BUS PULLOUT BAY/BUS STOPS TO AMELIORATE TRAFFIC Applicable Area: Mid Beach Transportation Vice-Mayor Fernandez March 13, 2024 – C4 F Last heard at the July 26, 2024 FERC Meeting. To be heard at the November 8, 2024 FERC meeting. |
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F 11. | DISCUSS QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE CRITERIA TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE PROCUREMENT OF A “SINGLE HAULER” FOR MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL. Applicable Area: Citywide Public Works Vice-Mayor Fernandez January 31, 2024 – C4 S Last heard at the March, 2024 FERC Meeting. To be heard at the November 8, 2024 FERC meeting. |
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F 12. | DISCUSS THE ISSUANCE OF NEW MONEY WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS Applicable Area: Citywide Finance Finance February 21, 2024 – C4 B Last heard at the April 19, 2024 FERC Meeting. To be heard at the November 8, 2024 FERC meeting. |
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F 13. | DISCUSS THE POSSIBILITY OF THE CITY ASSUMING CONTROL AND MANAGING THE SUNSET HARBOUR LIFT STATION Applicable Area: South Beach Public Works Commissioner Suarez April 3, 2024 – C4 L Last heard at the September 20, 2024 FERC Meeting. To be heard at the November 8, 2024 FERC meeting. |
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F 14. | DISCUSS BEAUTIFYING WASHINGTON AVENUE BY ENHANCING LIGHTING AND STREETSCAPING ON WASHINGTON AVENUE Applicable Area: South Beach Public Works / G.O. Bond Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez Commissioner Magazine Commissioner Suarez Vice-Mayor Fernandez Commissioner Bhatt
June 26, 2024 – C4 C Last heard at the September 20, 2024 FERC meeting. To be heard at the November 8, 2024 FERC meeting. |
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F 15. | A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE, TO AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 2023-115-KB, FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1940 PARK AVENUE (THE BARCLAY) AND AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR A DEVELOPMENT AND GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH 1940 BARCLAY PARTNERS, LLC, THE SOLE PROPOSER, WITH THE FINAL MATERIAL TERMS FOR THE PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION; AND FURTHER, REFERRING THE PROPOSED PROJECT AND ANY ACCOMPANYING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE, THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE, AND THE PLANNING BOARD FOR REVIEW, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY CODE. Applicable Area: South Beach Economic Development Economic Development April 3, 2024 – C2 C Last heard at the September 20, 2024 FERC meeting. To be heard at the November 8, 2024 FERC meeting. |
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F 16. | A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE APPROPRIATE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE POSSIBLE EXTENSION OF THE TERM OF THE MIAMI BEACH MARINA LEASE, TO INCLUDE OPTIONS FOR BOTH A SHORT-TERM (LESS THAN 10 YEARS) AND LONG-TERM (10 YEARS OR MORE) EXTENSION, AND TO PRESENT A DRAFT TERM SHEET THAT INCLUDES BOTH OPTIONS TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE (FERC) AND TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY NEIGHBORHOODS AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE (PSNQLC) FOR REVIEW BY EACH COMMITTEE AS SOON AS REASONABLY PRACTICABLE. Applicable Area: Mid Beach Facilities and Fleet Management Commissioner Suarez April 3, 2024 – C7 U Last heard at the July 26, 2024 FERC Meeting. To be heard at the November 8, 2024 FERC meeting |
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F 17. | UTILITY COST RELIEF PROGRAM FOR TENANTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS Applicable Area: Citywide Public Works & Housing September 25, 2024 – R9 A
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WITHDRAWN ITEMS |
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W 1 | DISCUSS THE POSSIBLE EXPANSION OF THE COMPOSITION OF THE SPECIAL EVENT REVIEW COMMITTEE BEYOND MEMBERS OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATION Applicable Area: Citywide Tourism & Culture Vice-Mayor Fernandez Commissioner Magazine January 31, 2024 – C4 AC Item was not heard in 6 months |
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W 2 | DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION ON FAVORABLE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR POTENTIAL COMPOSTING PROGRAM AND MORE SPECIFICALLY TO EXPAND AT HOME COMPOSTING FOR RESIDENTS AND AT YOUTH AND RECREATION CENTERS WITH ASSOCIATED FUNDING REQUIREMENTS Applicable Area: Citywide Enviroment & Sustainability Mayor Meiner July 24, 2024 – C4 C Withdrawn by sponsor |
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FERC SCHEDULE |
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2024 Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee Schedule Applicable Area: |
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