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FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE 

Hybrid Meeting - Commission Chambers and Zoom

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November 08, 2024 - 10:30 AM

 

Commissioner Joseph Magazine, Chair 

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, Vice-Chair 

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Member 

Commissioner Alex Fernandez, Alternate 

 

Jason Greene, Liaison 

Nattaly Cuervo, Support Staff 

 

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OLD BUSINESS

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

June 26, 2024 – C4 AF

 

 

OB 5.

DISCUSS BEAUTIFYING WASHINGTON AVENUE BY ENHANCING LIGHTING AND STREETSCAPING ON WASHINGTON AVENUE

Applicable Area: South Beach

Public Works

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

June 26, 2024 – C4 C

 

 

OB 6.

DISCUSS ESTABLISHING A MATCH FUNDING PROGRAM TO INCENTIVIZE BUILDING OWNER PARTICIPATION IN THE HULANICKI ART DECO PASTEL COLORS INITIATIVE

Applicable Area: South Beach

Economic Development

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

July 24, 2024 – C4 G

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

NB 1.

DISCUSS THE DESIREABILITY, FEASABILITY, AND COST OF CONSTUCTING A CHILDREN'S PARK AT THE EUCLID CIRCLE ON LINCOLN ROAD.

Applicable Area: Citywide

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner David Suarez

June 26, 2024 – C4 M

 

 

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

 

 

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 K. Bhatt

May 15, 2024 – C7 BH

 

 

NB 4.

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

C4 B – June 26, 2024

 

 

NB 5.

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

 

 

NB 6.

COLLINS PARK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER NEXT STEPS

Applicable Area: South Beach

Economic Development

September 11, 2024 – C4 G

 

 

NB 7.

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

 

 

NB 8.

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE COMMITTEE TO 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 and Sustainability

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

July 24, 2024 – C4 D

 

 

NB 9.

THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE APPROPRIATE MECHANISM TO FUND A TRANSFORMATIVE TREE CANOPY PROJECT IN TARGETED AREAS THROUGHOUT MIAMI BEACH.

Applicable Area: North Beach

Environment and Sustainability

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

July 24, 2024 – C4 I

 

 

NB 10.

DISCUSS SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAMMING

Applicable Area: South Beach

Finance

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

September 11, 2024 – C4 K

 

 

NB 11.

FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND TAKING ACTION ON THE 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: North Beach

Environment and Sustainability

Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

July 24, 2024- C4 E

 

 

NB 12.

DISCUSS THE CREATION OF INCENTIVES TO ESTABLISH MIAMI BEACH AS THE LOCAL HUB FOR WORLD CUP 2026

Applicable Area: Citywide

Tourism and Culture

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

C4 M – July 24, 2024

 

 

NB 13.

DISCUSSION REGARDING THE LIVING WAGE RATES BEGINNING JULY 2025, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VI, DIVISION 6, SECTION 2 - 408, OF THE CITY CODE.

Applicable Area: Citywide

Procurement

April 3, 2024 – C4 K

 

 

NB 14.

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 and Mobility

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

 

 

NB 15.

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: South Beach

Parks and Recreation

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

June 26, 2024 - C4 AO

 

 

NB 16.

DISCUSS POTENTIAL FINANCING FOR MCKENNIE'S MAGICAL YOUTH MISSION FOUNDATION YOUTH SOCCER CAMPS WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF THE U.S. MEN‘S NATIONAL TEAM PLAYERS.

Applicable Area: Citywide

Parks and Recreation

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

October 30, 2024 - C4 AA

 

 

FUTURE ITEMS

 

F 1.

UTILITY COST RELIEF PROGRAM FOR TENANTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS

Applicable Area: City wide 

Public Works & Housing 

September 25, 2024 – R9 A

To be heard at the December 20, 2024 FERC meeting

 

F 2.

DISCUSSION REGARDING TYLER TECHNOLOGIES' PERFORMANCE AND STRATEGY FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH

Applicable Area: City wdie 

Information Technology 

Vice-Mayor Fernandez 

October 13, 2024 – C4 J

Last heard at the September 20, 2024 FERC meeting.  To be heard at the December 20, 2024 FERC meeting

 

F 3.

DISCUSS  THE POSSIBLE CREATION OF INCENTIVES FOR OWNERS OF VACANT COMMERCIAL  PROPERTIES TO LEASE VACANT SPACES

Applicable Area: City wide 

Economic Development 

Mayor Meiner

Vice-Mayor Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Tanya Bhatt 

July 24, 2024 – C4 K 

Last heard at the October 18, 2024 FERC meeting. To be heard at the December 20, FERC meeting

 

F 4.

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: South 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 December 20, 2024 FERC meeting

 

F 5.

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: Mid Beach 

Economic Development 

Economic Development 

April 3, 2024 – C2 C

Last heard at the September 20, 2024 FERC meeting.  To be heard at the December 20, 2024 FERC meeting.

 

F 6.

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 

To be heard at the December 20, 2024 FERC meeting

 

F 7.

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 January 2025 FERC meeting.

 

F 8.

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: City wide 

Building Department 

Vice-Mayor Fernandez 

May 15, 2024 – C7 AF

To be heard at the February 2025 FERC meeting

 

F 9.

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 February 2025 FERC meeting.

 

F 10.

DISCUSS THE ISSUANCE OF NEW MONEY WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS

Applicable Area: City wide

Finance 

Finance 

February 21, 2024 – C4 B

Last heard at the April 19, 2024 FERC Meeting. To be heard at the February 2025 FERC meeting.

 

F 11.

DISCUSS ACTIVATIONS AT LUMMUS PARK BEACHFRONT DURING FORMULA 1 WEEKEND 2025

Applicable Area: South Beach 

Tourism and Culture 

Vice-Mayor Fernandez 

October 30, 2024 – C4 N

To be heard at the December 20, 2024 FERC meeting

 

F 12.

 DISCUSS A CITY OF MIAMI BEACH COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL POLICY

Applicable Area: City Wide

Finance 

Commissioner Magazine 

October 31, 2024 – C4 O

To be heard at the December 20, 2024 FERC meeting

 

F 13.

DISCUSS  CONTRACTING WITH PRIVATE OWNERS OF GARAGES THAT ARE CURRENTLY  OPERATIONAL OR THAT ARE UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN NORTH BEACH FOR  EMERGENCY RESIDENT PARKING DURING A STATE OF EMERGENCY.

Applicable Area: City Wide 

Parking Department 

Commissioner Bhatt

October 30, 2024 – C4 P

To be heard at the December 20, 2024 FERC meeting

 

F 14.

 DISCUSS  THE POTENTIAL FUNDING FOR FY 26 TO EXPAND THE MARINE PATROL UNIT TO  DETECT AND DETER CRIME AND QUALITY OF LIFE OFFENSES IN BISCAYNE BAY

Applicable Area: City wide 

Police & Office of Management and Budget 

Vice-Mayor Fernandez 

October 30,2024 -C4 Q

To be heard at the December 20, 2024 FERC meeting

 

F 15.

 DISCUSS  DIVIDING AREA 2 INTO TWO (AREAS/ZONES): EAST OF INDIAN CREEK AND WEST OF  INDIAN CREEK, AND FUNDING FOR ANY ADDITIONAL POLICE OFFICERS  NECESSARY FOR FY 26 TO PROPERLY STAFF THIS INITIATIVE.

Applicable Area: City wide 

Police Department 

VIce- Mayor Fernandez 

October 30,2024 – C4 R

To be heard at the December 20, 2024 FERC meeting

 

F 16.

DISCUSS THE CREATION OF A FOUNDATION FOCUSED ON SOLICITING DONATIONS OF  WORKS OF ART FOR THE CITY’S PERMANENT ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COLLECTION  AND/OR TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS.

Applicable Area: CIty wide 

Tourism and Culture 

Mayor Meiner 

October 30,2024 – C4 T

To be heard at the December 20, 2024 FERC meeting

 

F 17.

 DISCUSS  THE POLICE DEPARTMENT POTENTIALLY PURCHASING HANDHELD NARCOTICS  ANALYZERS TO TEST SEIZED CONTRABAND AND PROTECT MIAMI BEACH POLICE  OFFICERS FROM POSSIBLE EXPOSURE.

Applicable Area: CIty wide 

Police Department 

Mayor Meiner 

October- C4 U

To be heard at the December 20, 2024 FERC meeting

 

F 18.

DISCUSS  REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSED PROPERTY MANAGERS

Applicable Area: City wide 

Code Compliance / City Attorneys Office 

Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez 

October 30,2024 – C4 V

To be heard at the December 20, 2024 FERC meeting

 

F 19.

DISCUSS  THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PRIVATE SECTOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD.

Applicable Area: CIty wide 

Economic Development 

Commissioner Magazine 

October 30,2024 – C4 W

To be heard at the December 20, 2024 FERC meeting

 

F 20.

 DISCUSS  THE CREATION OF A STANDALONE MARKETING BUDGET SPECIFICALLY  DEDICATED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Applicable Area: City wide 

Economic Development 

Commissioner Magazine 

October 30, 2024- C4 X

To be heard at the December 20, 2024 FERC meeting

 

F 21.

DISCUSS  A POTENTIAL PARKING PILOT PROGRAM FOR SOUTH OF FIFTH RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES

Applicable Area: South Beach 

Parking Department 

Commissioner Magazine 

October 30, 2024 – C4 Y

To be heard at the December 20, 2024 FERC meeting

 

F 22.

CITY  PARTNERSHIP WITH BEACHFRONT CONCESSIONAIRES FOR EVENT SPECIFIC  UMBRELLA PROGRAM

Applicable Area: CIty wide 

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner Magazine 

October 30, 2024 – C4 Z

To be heard at the December 20, 2024 FERC meeting

 

F 23.

DISCUSS INSTALLING TEMPORARY PADDLE/PICKLE BALL COURTS IN PRIDE PARK

Applicable Area: Mid Beach 

Parks & Recreation 

Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez 

October 30, 2024 – C4 AB

To be heard at the December 20, 2024 FERC meeting

 

FERC SCHEDULE

 

2024 Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee Schedule 

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