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December 11, 2024 - 8:30 AM

 

Mayor Steven Meiner

Vice-Mayor Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner David Suarez

 

City Manager Eric Carpenter

City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico

City Clerk Rafael E. Granado

 

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AGENDA KEY

 

Consent Agenda:

C2 - Procurement Requests

C4 - Committee Referrals

C6 - Commission Committee Reports

C7 - Resolutions

 

 

 

 

 

Regular Agenda:

R2 - Procurement Requests

R5 - Ordinances

R7 - Resolutions

R9 - Discussion Items

R10 - City Attorney Reports/Executive Sessions

Reports and Informational Items

RDA - Redevelopment Agency

CRA - NB Community Redevelopment Agency

PA - Presentations and Awards

 

AGENDA

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE

 

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

4.

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONS, WITHDRAWALS, AND DEFERRALS

 

5.

RECESS FOR LUNCH AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M.

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

Procurement Requests - C2

 

C2 A

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO THE INVITATION TO BID (ITB) 2024-550-MP PAINTING (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR) AND WATERPROOFING SERVICES; PREQUALIFYING THE INITIAL POOL OF CONSULTANTS: EG. PAINTING ENTERPRISES INC., J & J INC. D/B/A EAGLE PAINTING, FIVE 12 PAINTING AND REMODELING, FONSIS LLC, POD LLC D/B/A PAINTERS ON DEMAND, QUICK PAINTING GROUP, THOUSAND AND ONE PAINTING, CORP. D/B/A THOUSAND AND ONE CONSTRUCTION, VULCAN CONSTRUCTION AND METAL WORKS, LLC, WGM QUALITY PAINTING, INC., FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO KEEP THE ITB OPEN TO PREQUALIFY ADDITIONAL CONSULTANTS; AND DELEGATING TO THE CITY MANAGER THE AUTHORITY TO ADD CONSULTANTS TO THE POOL, PROVIDED THAT ANY SUCH CONSULTANT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ITB, AND TO REMOVE CONSULTANTS, AND FURTHER PROVIDING THAT ANY PURCHASE OVER $300,000 SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE CITY COMMISSION. (FACILITIES AND FLEET MANAGEMENT) 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Procurement

 

 

C2 B

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONTRACT PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO BID (ITB) 2024-106-LB FOR INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF PARKING LOT LIGHTING. (FACILITIES AND FLEET MANAGEMENT) 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Procurement

 

 

Committee Referrals - C4

 

C4 A

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE MEETING TO DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL INSTALLATION OF SPEED TABLES ON 47TH STREET IN ORDER TO REDUCE TRAFFIC SPEEDS AND INCREASE ROAD SAFETY. 

Applicable Area: Middle Beach

Transportation and Mobility

Commissioner David Suarez

 

 

C4 B

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE – ANNUAL EVALUATION OF PARKING IMPACT FEE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

City Manager

 

 

C4 C

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO PROPOSE A HOUSING STIPEND FOR THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION AIDES DUE TO INCREASED COST OF LIVING, RISING HOUSING COSTS, AND LACK OF ATTAINABLE HOUSING SUPPLY IN MIAMI BEACH. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

ITEM MOVED TO C7 AF

 

C4 D

REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD – LINCOLN ROAD EAST RESIDENTIAL USE INCENTIVES. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

 

 

C4 E

REFERRAL TO LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS AND REVIEW PLANNING/ZONING RESTRICTIONS THAT DELAY THE PERMIT PROCESS AND CONSIDER POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

 

 

C4 F

REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS/REVIEW THE FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE 2024 AD HOC HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE ADVISORY REVIEW COMMITTEE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

 

 

C4 G

REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PROVIDE RELIEF FROM THE CITY’S LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS FOR RENOVATIONS TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES THAT EXCEED 50% OF THE VALUE OF THE EXISTING BUILDING. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

 

 

C4 H

REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY ZONING DISTRICTS TO EXPAND EXISTING ALLOWANCES FOR ARTIFICIAL TURF IN REAR AND SIDE YARDS.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

 

 

C4 I

REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR LIMITED RELIEF FROM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS TO PERMIT THE INSTALLATION OF PACKAGED TERMINAL AIR CONDITIONER (PTAC) UNITS AND MINI-SPLITS AC UNITS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

 

 

C4 J

REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY CODE (LDRS) FOR THE RO, RESIDENTIAL/OFFICE DISTRICT ALONG ALTON ROAD, BETWEEN 12TH AND 14TH STREETS, AS WELL AS APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE NONCONFORMANCE USE REGULATIONS, TO PERMIT ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS ON A LIMITED BASIS, AS AN ACCESSORY USE.  

Applicable Area: South Beach

City Attorney

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

 

 

C4 K

REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE to DISCUSS STRENGTHENING THE CITY’S GREEN PROCUREMENT POLICIES WITH REGARD TO SINGLE-USE PLASTIC FOOD SERVICE ARTICLES AND ENCOURAGE THE USE OF ALTERNATIVES, AND CONSIDER GUIDELINES FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE, AS PART OF FUTURE CITY CONTRACTS, ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF SINGLE-USE PLASTICS AND COMMITMENTS TO USE ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

 

 

C4 L

REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS REPLACING THE DRAWBRIDGE AT 63RD STREET WITH A FLYOVER TO ELEVATE TRAFFIC CONGESTION. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

 

 

C4 M

REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE INSTALLATION OF BLUE STAR AND GOLD STAR MEMORIAL MARKERS AT CANOPY PARK.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

 

 

C4 N

REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS ADDING A REQUIREMENT FOR SECURE AND ACCESSIBLE BICYCLE AND MICROMOBILITY STORAGE TO THE SPECIAL EVENT REVIEW PROCESS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

 

 

C4 O

REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS REORIENTING THE CITY’S CODE DEPARTMENT TO ADOPT A MORE PROACTIVE RATHER THAN REACTIVE APPROACH TO ENFORCEMENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

 

 

C4 P

REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS A PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO NEIGHBORS OF IMPENDING TRAPPING AND EXTERMINATION SERVICES.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

 

 

C4 Q

REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS EXPANDING CITIBIKE PROGRAM.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

 

 

C4 R

REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER CO-NAMING 17TH STREET IN HONOR NORMAN BRAMAN.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

 

 

C4 S

REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE TO DISCUSS ALLOWING MULTIFAMILY RESIDENCE BUILDINGS TO HOLD GARAGE SALES TWO (2) TIMES PER YEAR. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

 

 

C4 T

REFERRAL TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOODS QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE: REQUESTING ASSISTANCE FROM OUTSIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO SUPPORT MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT DURING ART WEEK 2025. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Addendum added on 12/9/2024

 

C4 U

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE STATUS OF THE BYRON CARLYLE PROJECT AND THE STRUCTURE FOR THE CONTEMPLATED RFP(S). 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Addendum added on 12/10/2024

 

Commission Committee Reports - C6

 

C6 A

REPORT OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

 

 

C6 B

REPORT OF THE NOVEMBER 25, 2024, LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

 

 

C6 C

REPORT OF THE NOVEMBER 8, 2024 FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE MEETING. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Finance

 

 

Resolutions - C7

 

C7 A

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AND WANNEMACHER JENSEN ARCHITECTS, INC., FOR ADDITIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES REQUIRED TO REDESIGN AND RELOCATE THE PROPOSED FIRE STATION NO. 1 TO FLAMINGO PARK, ON ALTON ROAD BETWEEN 11TH AND 12TH STREETS, WEST OF THE FOOTBALL FIELD AND TRACK, IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33345, FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,611,752.34; UTILIZING PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED PROJECT FUNDING. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Capital Improvement Projects

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

 

 

C7 B

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK, KAUFMAN LYNN CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE NEW FIRE STATION NO. 1, SAID AMENDMENT INCLUDES 1) TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES REQUIRED TO RELOCATE THE PROPOSED FIRE STATION NO. 1 TO THE FLAMINGO PARK SITE, ON ALTON ROAD BETWEEN 11TH AND 12TH STREETS, WEST OF THE FOOTBALL FIELD AND TRACK, IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33345, FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $194,500 AND 2) RESCINDING THE REMAINING BALANCE OF THE GMP AMOUNT FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK NOT COMPLETED IN THE CREDIT AMOUNT OF ($24,264,381) FOR A TOTAL CREDIT IN THE AMOUNT OF ($24,069,881); TO BE CREDITED BACK TO THE PROJECT BUDGET FOR FUTURE USE. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Capital Improvement Projects

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Supplemental updated on 12/6/2024 (Revised Resolution and Agreement)

 

C7 C

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, IN SUBSTANTIAL FORM, THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COLLINS PARK ARTIST WORKFORCE HOUSING PROJECT ON THE CITY-OWNED LAND LOCATED AT 224 23RD STREET (THE “PROPERTY”), PURSUANT TO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND ASSOCIATED GROUND LEASE: (1) A TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF EASEMENT, IN THE DRAFT FORM ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION AS EXHIBIT “1”, RELATING TO A NON-EXCLUSIVE UTILITY EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT (“FPL”), RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 21250, AT PAGE 620, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, LYING IN A PORTION OF LOT 11, IN BLOCK 2, OF THE AMENDED MAP OF OCEAN FRONT PROPERTY OF THE MIAMI BEACH IMPROVEMENT COMPANY, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, AT PAGE 7 (THE “PLAT”), THAT PROVIDES ELECTRICAL SERVICES TO THE MIAMI BEACH REGIONAL LIBRARY; (2) A NEW 10 FOOT WIDE NON-EXCLUSIVE UTILITY EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF FPL, IN THE DRAFT FORM ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION AS EXHIBIT “2”, HAVING APPROXIMATELY 1,702 SQUARE FEET AND LYING IN A PORTION OF LOTS 7, 8, 9 AND 11, IN BLOCK 2, OF THE PLAT, REPLACING THE TERMINATED EASEMENT, TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL SERVICES TO THE LIBRARY; AND (3) A NEW NON-EXCLUSIVE UTILITY EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF FPL, IN THE DRAFT FORM ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION AS EXHIBIT “3”, HAVING APPROXIMATELY 1,302 SQUARE FEET AND LYING IN A PORTION OF LOTS 7 AND 9, IN BLOCK 2, OF THE PLAT, TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL SERVICES TO THE DEVELOPED PROJECT; AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE THE DOCUMENTS. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Economic Development

 

 

C7 D

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A WAIVER OF MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER ROOM RENTAL FEES, FOR THE LUBAVITCH EDUCATIONAL CENTER, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $33,484 FOR USE OF THE GRAND BALLROOM FOR THE 2025 ANNUAL CHABAD GALA, TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 25, 2025. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Economic Development

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Supplemental updated on 12/6/2024 (Memorandum)

 

C7 E

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE 2024 PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION (PPI) ANNUAL UPDATE AND EVALUATION REPORT, ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION AS EXHIBIT A, DEVELOPED FOR THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM (CRS) (THE PROGRAM); AND FURTHER CREATING AN AD HOC ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO SERVE AS A PPI COMMITTEE FOR THE 2025 PROGRAM, TO IMPLEMENT, MONITOR, AND EVALUATE THE PPI, AND PRESCRIBE THE PURPOSE, DUTIES, APPOINTMENTS, AND TERMS OF THE COMMITTEE'S MEMBERS, FOR A TERM COMMENCING ON JANUARY 1, 2025 AND EXPIRING ON DECEMBER 31, 2025. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Environment and Sustainability

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

 

 

C7 F

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A DONATION OF A 2014 E-Z-GO EXPRESS S4 GOLF CART, HAVING AN APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $3,825.00, TO MIAMI BEACH NAUTILUS MIDDLE SCHOOL, IN SUPPORT OF ITS EFFORTS TO ENHANCE CAMPUS SECURITY FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF. 

Applicable Area: Middle Beach

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

 

 

C7 G

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING (AND, AS TO CERTAIN AGREEMENTS, RETROACTIVELY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING) THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO APPLY FOR, AND ACCEPT FUNDING, EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS, AND APPROPRIATE FUNDING RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOLLOWING GRANTS, PROGRAMS, AND AGREEMENTS: 1) BRANCHES INC., MIAMI-DADE VITA COALITION PARTNERSHIP, VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $1,600 AND 2) SEA TURTLE CONSERVANCY, SEA TURTLE LICENSE PLATE PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $24,000. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Grants Management

 

 

C7 H

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, FINDING THAT THERE IS GOOD FAITH EVIDENCE INDICATING THAT THE COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, LOCAL 3178 (THE “CWA”) HAS MAJORITY SUPPORT FOR CERTIFICATION; AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RECOGNIZE THE CWA AS THE EXCLUSIVE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING REPRESENTATIVE OF THE PROPOSED UNIT AND TO EXECUTE THE CWA’S RECOGNITION-ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PETITION. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Human Resources

 

 

C7 I

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT ITS NOVEMBER 6, 2024, MEETING, DIRECTING ADMINISTRATION TO ESTABLISH A SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM AT THE SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY CENTER, SUBJECT TO FUNDING THROUGH A FUTURE BUDGET AMENDMENT. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Parks and Recreation

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

 

 

C7 J

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT ITS NOVEMBER 6, 2024 MEETING, APPROVING OPTION 1, PRESENTED TO THE COMMITTEE IN CONNECTION WITH THE INSTALLATION OF A FENCE AND SIDEWALK (IMPROVEMENTS) AT POLO PARK, ADJACENT TO THE FIELD AND BASKETBALL COURTS OF MIAMI BEACH NAUTILUS MIDDLE SCHOOL, AS A SECURITY MEASURE; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS AND/OR AGREEMENTS WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA (SCHOOL BOARD) RELATING TO THE INSTALLATION OF THE IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SOLE COST OF THE SCHOOL BOARD AND UPON TERMS MUTUALLY AGREEABLE TO THE PARTIES. 

Applicable Area: Middle Beach

Parks and Recreation

 

 

C7 K

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT ITS NOVEMBER 6, 2024, MEETING, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PARTNER WITH THE ADEN PERRY HERO LIFE RING INITIATIVE TO INSTALL LIFE RINGS IN 14 CITY PARKS (16 LOCATIONS), AND POSSIBLY EXPANDING IN THE FUTURE TO OTHER LOCATIONS NEAR WATERWAYS ACROSS MIAMI BEACH. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Parks and Recreation

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

 

 

C7 L

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, IN SUBSTANTIAL FORM, A NON-EXCLUSIVE UNDERGROUND UTILITY EASEMENT (EASEMENT) IN FAVOR OF FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT (FPL), IN THE DRAFT FORM ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION AS EXHIBIT “1”, FOR USE OF AN EASEMENT AREA HAVING APPROXIMATELY 2,830 SQUARE FEET AND LYING IN A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 7A, AND A PORTION OF THE 30 FOOT WIDE BRIDLE PATH (PRIVATE ROAD) LYING EAST OF AND ADJACENT THERETO, ALL AS SHOWN ON THE “AMENDED PLAT OF GOLF COURSE SUBDIVISION”, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, AT PAGE 26, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN CONNECTION WITH THE HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL UNDERGROUNDING PROJECT, LOCATED AT 1933-1945 MERIDIAN AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH, WHICH WILL SERVE TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL SERVICES TO THE HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL SITE, INCLUDING THE NEW HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER; AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE THE EASEMENT. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Public Works

 

 

C7 M

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE, FINALIZE, AND EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE COLONY THEATRE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MIAMI NEW DRAMA, INC. TO REFLECT A $200,000 INCREASE TO THE MANAGEMENT FEE, AS APPROVED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Tourism and Culture

 

 

C7 N

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE LIGHT POLE BANNER APPLICATION AS SUBMITTED BY THE ORANGE BOWL HOST COMMITTEE FOR THE CAPITAL ONE ORANGE BOWL PLAYOFF SEMIFINAL GAME TAKING PLACE ON JANUARY 9, 2025 AT THE HARD ROCK STADIUM, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Tourism and Culture

 

 

C7 O

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ORGANIZE AND HOST AN OPEN HOUSE EVENT LOCATED AT 7605 COLLINS AVENUE (THE “PROPERTY”) TO FACILITATE A COMMUNITY DISCUSSION REGARDING POTENTIAL FUTURE USES OF THE PROPERTY; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PROMOTE AND PUBLICIZE THE OPEN HOUSE TO ENSURE BROAD COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS TO ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO REPORT BACK TO THE CITY COMMISSION VIA A LETTER TO COMMISSION WITH THE RESULTS AND FEEDBACK GATHERED DURING THE OPEN HOUSE EVENT, ALONG WITH ANY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NEXT STEPS REGARDING THE FUTURE UTILIZATION OF THE PROPERTY. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

 

 

C7 P

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPEALING TO HIS EXCELLENCY ARCHBISHOP THOMAS WENSKI TO URGE CAMILLUS HOUSE TO RECONSIDER THE REDUCTION IN EMERGENCY SHELTER BEDS - A DRASTIC PIVOT FROM ITS LONGSTANDING SERVICES THAT WOULD ADVERSELY IMPACT THE MOST VULNERABLE IN THE SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY - AND TO FURTHER URGE CAMILLUS HOUSE TO UPHOLD ITS LEGACY OF COMPASSIONATE CARE WHILE PROTECTING THE DIGNITY AND WELL-BEING OF THE HOMELESS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

 

 

C7 Q

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO IDENTIFY POSSIBLE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT (FIND) TO FUND SPECIFIC CITY PROJECTS, INCLUDING CLEAN-UP EFFORTS AND ENFORCEMENT AT MONUMENT ISLAND, COMPLETION OF BAYWALK SEGMENTS, COMPLETION OF THE 5TH STREET PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE, ACQUISITION OF MARINE PATROL VESSELS AND EQUIPMENT, SHORELINE STABILIZATION, CONSTRUCTION OF DOCKS AND UPLAND FACILITIES FOR A WATER TAXI SERVICE AND REPAIR AND CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC SEAWALLS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

 

 

C7 R

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO COLLABORATE WITH HOTEL OPERATORS ALONG OCEAN DRIVE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OCEAN DRIVE ASSOCIATION, TO FACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF FLOWER BASKETS ON LIGHT POLES AT THE EXPENSE OF THE HOTEL OPERATORS, TO FURTHER BEAUTIFY THE STREET AT NO COST TO THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

 

 

C7 S

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE UNDERUTILIZED TAXICAB SPACES BY EXPLORING THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING “FLEX SPACES” FOR PARKING THAT CAN BE UTILIZED BY DIFFERENT USERS DURING DIFFERENT TIMES OF THE DAY AND WEEK. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

 

 

C7 T

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING OCTOBER AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH (DVAM) ALONGSIDE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, AND DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO IMPLEMENT INITIATIVES BEGINNING IN OCTOBER 2025 TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF DVAM, INCLUDING ILLUMINATING CITY BUILDINGS IN PURPLE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

 

 

C7 U

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO WORK WITH ITS EXISTING CONSULTANT, MIDATLANTIC SOLID WASTE CONSULTANTS, (A) TO PREPARE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR A “SINGLE HAULER” TO PROVIDE MULTI-FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES, SUCH RFP TO BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION PRIOR TO ISSUANCE AND (B) SIMULTANEOUSLY TO PREPARE AN ANALYSIS ADDRESSING (1) THE FISCAL IMPACT OF TRANSITIONING TO A SINGLE HAULER SYSTEM, (2) THE FEASIBILITY OF A HYBRID SYSTEM, AND (3) THE EFFICACY OF WASTE HAULER SYSTEMS USED IN SIMILARLY UNIQUE COASTAL CITIES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

 

 

C7 V

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO REVIEW THE PRACTICE OF FLUORIDATING THE PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY IN LIGHT OF CONCERNS OVER EFFICACY AND POTENTIAL HEALTH RISKS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner David Suarez

 

 

C7 W

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2021-31955 TO REQUIRE A DR. STANLEY SUTNICK CITIZENS’ FORUM TO BE HELD DURING SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS (EXCEPT FOR SPECIAL MEETINGS CALLED TO ADDRESS A PUBLIC EMERGENCY) FOR A MINIMUM PERIOD OF FIFTEEN (15) MINUTES AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE MEETING. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

 

 

C7 X

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PRIORITIZE THE INSTALLATION OF BATHROOMS IN THE DOMINO PAVILIONS IN NORTH SHORE BANDSHELL PARK. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

 

 

C7 Y

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO CONDUCT AN EMERGENCY HEAD COUNT OF UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND REPORT ITS FINDINGS TO THE FULL CITY COMMISSION VIA LETTER-TO-CITY COMMISSION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

 

 

C7 Z

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THAT ALL RENT IN EXCESS OF THE MINIMUM FIXED RENT RECEIVED PURSUANT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MB MIXED USE INVESTMENT, LLC, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF THE CONVENTION CENTER HEADQUARTER HOTEL BE EARMARKED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING WORKFORCE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LAND ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, SUBSIDIES, OR OTHER RELATED EXPENSES FOR THE CREATION OF WORKFORCE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS IN THE CITY, AS DETERMINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION FROM TIME TO TIME; AND DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE, NOT LESS FREQUENTLY THAN ANNUALLY COMMENCING ON THE FIRST YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPENING OF THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER HEADQUARTER HOTEL, PERIODIC REPORTS TO THE CITY COMMISSION REGARDING THE AMOUNT OF RENT COLLECTED IN EXCESS OF THE MINIMUM FIXED RENT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

 

 

C7 AA

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO IMPLEMENT LIGHTING AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ON COLLINS AVENUE BETWEEN 5TH STREET AND 15TH STREET CONSISTENT WITH THE DESIGN TO BE USED ON OCEAN DRIVE, AS PART OF THE ONGOING EFFORTS TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SPACES, SAFETY, AND AESTHETICS IN MIAMI BEACH; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO MAKE THIS PROJECT A PRIORITY DURING THE FY 2026 BUDGET PROCESS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

 

 

C7 AB

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ISSUE A BI-WEEKLY LETTER TO COMMISSION (LTC) COMMENCING ON DECEMBER 20, 2024, PROVIDING REGULAR UPDATES ON CODE ENFORCEMENT, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, AND THE STATUS OF SPECIAL MAGISTRATE CASES INVOLVING PROPERTIES AND/OR BUSINESSES LOCATED IN NORTH BEACH; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO CAUSE A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPEAR BEFORE THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE EVERY OTHER MONTH COMMENCING IN FEBRUARY 2025 TO ADDRESS ANY ONGOING CONCERNS AND NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN NORTH BEACH; AND FURTHER, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-32356 WHICH DIRECTED THE ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE REGULAR STAFFING UPDATES FROM THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT, INCLUDING A MONTHLY REPORT ISSUED BY LETTER TO COMMISSION. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Supplemental updated on 12/6/2024 (Revised Resolution)

 

C7 AC

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO COMMISSION COMMITTEES, AND AMENDING AND RESTATING RESOLUTION NO. 94-21382 (AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NOS. 97-22607, 98-22693, 2003-25446, 2013-28437, 2015-28905, 2015-28962, 2019-31107, 2024-32896, 2024-32990 AND 2024-33256) TO REQUIRE, SUBJECT TO WAIVER BY THE CITY COMMISSION ON A 6/7THS VOTE, THAT ANY ORDINANCE INITIATED BY ANY MEMBER(S) OF THE CITY COMMISSION AND RELATED TO PUBLIC SAFETY (I.E. ANY ORDINANCE THAT PROVIDES FOR A CRIMINAL PENALTY AND/OR IS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT), SHALL FIRST BE REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE (“PSNQLC”), EXCEPT FOR EMERGENCY ORDINANCES PURSUANT TO CITY CHARTER SECTION 2.05; AND FURTHER, TO REQUIRE THE PSNQLC TO TRANSMIT ITS RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COMMISSION PRIOR TO FIRST READING. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Supplemental updated on 12/9/2024 (Revised Resolution)

 

C7 AD

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF DAVID A. GOMEZ, LEED AP, AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Human Resources

Addendum added on 12/9/2024

 

C7 AE

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO TERMINATE FOR CONVENIENCE THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MR. RONALD L. BOOK, P.A., DATED OCTOBER 29, 2021. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner David Suarez

ITEM MOVED FROM R7 K

 

C7 AF

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A STIPEND IN THE AMOUNT OF $500 PER MONTH FOR EACH CITY COMMISSIONER AIDE TO ENABLE THESE CRITICAL MEMBERS OF THE STAFF TO FIND SUITABLE HOUSING IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO IDENTIFY FUNDING WITHIN THE FY 2025 BUDGET FOR THIS PURPOSE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

ITEM MOVED FROM C4 C

Supplemental updated on 12/10/2024 (Revised Memorandum and Resolution)

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

Ordinances - R5

 

R5 A

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 58 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED "HOUSING," BY AMENDING ARTICLE Ill, ENTITLED "PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS," BY AMENDING SECTION 58-298 THEREOF, ENTITLED "RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS", TO REQUIRE PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOUSES AND BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY TO TAKE MEASURES TO PROTECT ANIMALS ON THE PROPERTY; AND, PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  9:15 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Continued from 11/20/2024 – R5 A

Supplemental updated on 12/9/2024 (Revised Memorandum and Revised Ordinance)

 

R5 B

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 58 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED "HOUSING," BY AMENDING ARTICLE III, ENTITLED “PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS,” BY AMENDING SECTION 58-298 THEREOF, ENTITLED “RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS,” TO REQUIRE PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOUSES AND BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY TO PROVIDE AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 58 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED "HOUSING," BY AMENDING ARTICLE III, ENTITLED “PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS,” BY AMENDING SECTION 58-298 THEREOF, ENTITLED “RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS”, TO REQUIRE PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOUSES AND BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF ANIMAL TRAPPING OR EXTERMINATION SERVICES;  AND, PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE;  AND, PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.   9:16 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

 

 

R5 C

SHADE AND PALM TREE REQUIREMENTS - CHAPTER 4 LDR

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE MIAMI BEACH RESILIENCY CODE, ENTITLED "LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS," BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, ENTITLED "REQUIREMENTS," BY AMENDING SECTION 4.2.3, ENTITLED “MINIMUM STANDARDS” BY ALLOWING PALMS TO COUNT TOWARD MINIMUM STREET TREE REQUIREMENTS; AND, PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  9:20 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Mayor Steven Meiner

Not reached on 11/20/2024 – R5 B

 

 

R5 D

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 46 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED "ENVIRONMENT," BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, ENTITLED "CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF TREES AND PLANTS," BY AMENDING DIVISION 2, "TREE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION"; BY AMENDING SECTION 46-58, ENTITLED "TREE REMOVAL REQUIREMENTS, EXEMPTIONS AND PROHIBITED SPECIES," TO PROVIDE THAT AN EXISTING PALM TREE MAY BE REPLACED WITH A NEW PALM TREE AT THE SAME LOCATION WITH NO ADDITIONAL MITIGATION REQUIREMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  9:21 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Mayor Steven Meiner

Continued from 11/20/2024 – R5 L

 

 

R5 E

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 106, ENTITLED “TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, ENTITLED “METERED PARKING,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 1, ENTITLED “GENERALLY,” BY AMENDING SECTION 106-55, ENTITLED “PARKING RATES, FEES, AND PENALTIES; EXCEPTIONS;” BY AMENDING PARKING METER TIME LIMITS IN THE NORTH BEACH ZONE, EXCEPT SIX (6) METERED PARKING LOTS LOCATED BETWEEN COLLINS AVENUE AND HARDING AVENUE FROM 79 STREET TO 87 TERRACE; AND AMENDING THE CORRESPONDING PARKING FEE SECTION OF APPENDIX A TO THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED “FEE SCHEDULE,”; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  9:25 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: North Beach

Parking

Commissioner David Suarez

First Reading on 11/20/2024 – R5 Y

 

 

R5 F

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 106, ENTITLED “TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, ENTITLED “METERED PARKING,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 2, ENTITLED “RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS,” BY AMENDING SECTION 106-79, ENTITLED “ISSUANCE OF PERMITS; PLACEMENT OF SIGNS;” TO ALLOW THE CITY MANAGER DISCRETION TO MODIFY ELIGIBILITY IN ESTABLISHED RESTRICTED RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT ZONES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  9:26 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: North Beach

Parking

Commissioner David Suarez

First Reading on 11/20/2024 – R5 AJ

 

 

R5 G

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 70 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED “MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, ENTITLED “PUBLIC PLACES,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 2, ENTITLED “BICYCLING, SKATEBOARDING, ROLLER SKATING, IN-LINE SKATING, MOTORIZED MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION, ELECTRIC BICYCLES, MOPEDS, MOTORCYCLES, MOTORIZED BICYCLES, AND MOTORIZED SCOOTERS,” BY AMENDING SECTION 70-66, ENTITLED “DEFINITIONS,” BY CONFORMING THE DEFINITION OF MOTORIZED SCOOTER TO STATE LAW; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 70-67, ENTITLED “PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES,” BY PERMITTING SENIOR CITIZENS HAVING ATTAINED A CERTAIN AGE TO OPERATE ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND MOTORIZED BICYCLES UPON THE BEACHWALK AND THE LUMMUS PARK PROMENADE SUBJECT TO A MAXIMUM SPEED OF EIGHT (8) MILES PER HOUR; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  9:30 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Not reached on 11/20/2024 – R5 Z

 

 

R5 H

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 70 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED “MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, ENTITLED “PUBLIC PLACES,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 2, ENTITLED “BICYCLING, SKATEBOARDING, ROLLER SKATING, IN-LINE SKATING, MOTORIZED MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION, ELECTRIC BICYCLES, MOPEDS, MOTORCYCLES, MOTORIZED BICYCLES, AND MOTORIZED SCOOTERS,” BY AMENDING SECTION 70-66, ENTITLED “DEFINITIONS,” BY CONFORMING THE DEFINITION OF MOTORIZED SCOOTER TO STATE LAW; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 70-67, ENTITLED “PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES,” BY PROHIBITING MOTORIZED MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION, BICYCLING, IN-LINE SKATING, ROLLER SKATING, AND SKATEBOARDING ON THE BAYWALK; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  9:31 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

 

 

R5 I

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2023-4567, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 102 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED “TAXATION,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE V, ENTITLED “LOCAL BUSINESS TAX,” BY REPEALING SECTION 102-388 THEREOF, ENTITLED “LEVY, COLLECTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF 1% LOCAL OPTION FOOD AND BEVERAGE TAX (HOMELESS AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TAX),” THEREBY STRIKING FROM THE CITY CODE ALL PROVISIONS AUTHORIZING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO LEVY, COLLECT, AND ADMINISTER THE 1% LOCAL OPTION FOOD AND BEVERAGE TAX (ALSO KNOWN AS THE “HOMELESS AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TAX”) WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 212.0306 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES; AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  9:35 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner David Suarez

Not reached on 11/20/2024 – R5 E

 

 

R5 J

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH NEW RATES FOR ARTIST VENDOR FEES AND AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ENTITLED "BUSINESS," BY AMENDING ARTICLE XV, ENTITLED "STREET PERFORMERS AND ART VENDORS," BY AMENDING SECTION 18-903, ENTITLED “ARTIST VENDOR CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS AND RULES,” BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (3)(F) TO PROVIDE THAT ARTIST VENDOR CERTIFICATE FEES SHALL BE SET FORTH IN APPENDIX A TO THE CITY CODE AND BY CREATING SUBSECTION (5) THEREOF, TO INCLUDE A LIMITATION ON THE ISSUANCE OF ARTIST VENDOR CERTIFICATES FOR NONEXPRESSIVE PRODUCTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 18-905 ENTITLED “PERMIT APPLICATION AND RULES” BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (7) TO CLARIFY THAT ARTIST VENDOR PERMIT FEES ARE SET FORTH IN APPENDIX A TO THE CITY CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  9:40 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner David Suarez

Not reached on 11/20/2024 – R5 AA

 

 

R5 K

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, CHAPTER 66, ENTITLED “MARINE STRUCTURES, FACILITIES AND VESSELS,” ARTICLE III, ENTITLED “PIERS, DOCKS AND BOAT RAMPS,” BY AMENDING SECTION 66-107, ENTITLED “USE OF THE BARRY KUTUN BOAT RAMP AND ASSOCIATED PIERS/DOCKS AT MAURICE GIBB PARK,” TO ESTABLISH A DOCKAGE AGREEMENT PROGRAM AT THE BARRY KUTUN BOAT RAMP AT MAURICE GIBB PARK; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  9:45 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner David Suarez

First Reading on 11/20/2024 – R5 AB

 

 

R5 L

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED “TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE III, ENTITLED “PUBLIC OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES,” BY CREATING SECTION 106-118, ENTITLED “PRIVATE PROPERTY USED FOR MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING; SIGNAGE REQUIRED; PENALTIES,” BY ESTABLISHING SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO OWNERS OR OPERATORS OF PRIVATE PROPERTY WHEN SUCH PROPERTY IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR PAID MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  9:50 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

First Reading on 11/20/2024 – R5 AC

 

 

R5 M

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED, "ARTS, CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT," BY AMENDING ARTICLE III, ENTITLED "CITY SPONSORSHIP OF EVENTS," BY AMENDING SECTION 12-9 THEREOF, ENTITLED "SPONSORSHIP TERMS AND CONDITIONS" TO ALLOW FOR A LARGER ADVANCE OF ANY CITY CASH SPONSORSHIP CONTRIBUTION MADE IN ADVANCE OF THE EVENT IF (A) THE EVENT ORGANIZER CAN ESTABLISH THAT LIMITING THE ADVANCE TO FIFTEEN PERCENT (15%) WOULD CAUSE AND UNDUE HARDSHIP, (B) THE EVENT ORGANIZER IS A MIAMI BEACH-BASED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, (C) THE EVENT ORGANIZER HAS PRODUCED THE EVENT IN QUESTION FOR AT LEAST FIVE (5) YEARS, AND (D) THE EVENT BUDGET IS NOT GREATER THAN $500,000; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  9:55 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

First Reading on 11/20/2024 – R5 AD

 

 

R5 N

NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND USE BOARDS

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, SUBPART B, ENTITLED “MIAMI BEACH RESILIENCY CODE,” CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION AND REVIEW PROCEDURES,” ARTICLE II, ENTITLED “GENERAL DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION AND HEARING PROCEDURES,” SECTION 2.2.4, ENTITLED “PUBLIC HEARING,” SECTION 2.2.4.1, ENTITLED PUBLIC NOTIFICATION,” BY MODIFYING THE PUBLISHED NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CITY’S LAND USE BOARDS; AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  10:10 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner David Suarez

Not reached on 11/20/2024 – R5 AF

 

 

R5 O

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 789, THE CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES SALARY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEGOTIATED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, PROVIDING FOR QUALIFYING INCUMBENTS IN THE CLASSIFICATIONS IN GROUP V REPRESENTED BY THE GOVERNMENT SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA (“GSAF”), OPEIU LOCAL 100 AS FOLLOWS: EFFECTIVE THE FIRST FULL PAY PERIOD ENDING IN JULY OF 2025, THERE WILL BE AN ACROSS THE BOARD COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT (“COLA”) OF THREE PERCENT (3%), AND THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM OF EACH SALARY RANGE WILL ALSO BE INCREASED BY THREE PERCENT (3%); EFFECTIVE THE FIRST FULL PAY PERIOD ENDING IN APRIL OF 2026, THERE SHALL BE AN ACROSS THE BOARD COLA OF THREE PERCENT (3%), AND THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM OF EACH SALARY RANGE WILL ALSO BE INCREASED BY THREE PERCENT (3%); EFFECTIVE THE FIRST FULL PAY PERIOD ENDING IN APRIL OF 2027, THERE SHALL BE AN ACROSS THE BOARD COLA OF THREE PERCENT (3%), AND THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM OF EACH SALARY RANGE WILL ALSO BE INCREASED BY THREE PERCENT (3%); REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND CODIFICATION.  10:15 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

Human Resources

Mayor Steven Meiner

First Reading on 11/20/2024 – R5 AH

 

 

R5 P

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 789, THE CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES SALARY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEGOTIATED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, PROVIDING FOR THE CLASSIFICATIONS IN GROUP III, REPRESENTED BY THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE (“FOP”), WILLIAM NICHOLS LODGE NO. 8; EFFECTIVE THE FIRST FULL PAY PERIOD JULY 2025, SELECTED PAY INCENTIVES AND FIVE PERCENT (5%) CJIS PAY WILL BE ROLLED INTO SELECTED BASE PAYS, AND THERE WILL BE AN ACROSS THE BOARD COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT (“COLA”) OF THREE PERCENT (3%); EFFECTIVE THE FIRST FULL PAY PERIOD ENDING IN APRIL OF 2026, THERE SHALL BE AN ACROSS THE BOARD COLA OF THREE PERCENT (3%); EFFECTIVE THE FIRST FULL PAY PERIOD ENDING IN APRIL OF 2027, THERE SHALL BE AN ACROSS THE BOARD COLA OF THREE PERCENT (3%); AN ADDITIONAL FOUR PERCENT (4%) STEP SHALL BE ADDED TO THE END OF THE RANGE FOR THE POLICE OFFICER AND DETENTION OFFICER CLASSIFICATIONS EFFECTIVE THE FIRST FULL PAY PERIOD OF JULY 2025, AND AN ADDITIONAL FOUR PERCENT (4%) STEP ADDED TO THE END OF THE RANGE FOR THE POLICE OFFICER AND DETENTION OFFICER CLASSIFICATIONS EFFECTIVE THE FIRST FULL PAY PERIOD OF APRIL 2026; ALL POLICE SERGEANT AND POLICE LIEUTENANT PAY STEPS SHALL BE ADJUSTED BY FOUR PERCENT (4%) EFFECTIVE THE FIRST FULL PAY PERIOD OF JULY 2025, AND POLICE SERGEANT AND POLICE LIEUTENANT PAY STEPS SHALL BE ADJUSTED BY FOUR PERCENT (4%) EFFECTIVE THE FIRST FULL PAY PERIOD OF APRIL 2026; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND CODIFICATION.  10:16 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

Human Resources

Mayor Steven Meiner

First Reading on 11/20/2024 – R5 AI

 

 

R5 Q

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING APPENDIX A TO THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED “FEE SCHEDULE” BY AMENDING (1) THE FEE CHARGED TO FILE A RECERTIFICATION REPORT TO ALLOW FOR A DISCOUNT AS SET FORTH IN APPENDIX “A” OF THE CITY CODE FOR TIMELY FILED REPORTS AND (2) THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT PERMIT FEES APPLICABLE TO SCOPE OF WORK REQUIRED TO BE PERFORMED BY A RECERTIFICATION REPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RECERTIFICATION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 8-11 OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  10:35 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

Building

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

First Reading on 11/20/2024 – R5 AK

 

 

R5 R

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED “BUILDING REGULATIONS,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE VII, ENTITLED “PERMITS APPLIED FOR ON OR AFTER MARCH 1, 2002,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 2, ENTITLED “DEMOLITION,” BY AMENDING SECTION 14-421 THEREOF, ENTITLED “NOTICE TO DEMOLITION TO AFFECTED PERSONS,” BY EXPANDING THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS AS WELL AS THE RADIUS OF THE NOTICE TO AFFECTED PERSONS SET FORTH IN SUBSECTION (B); AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  10:40 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

First Reading on 11/20/2024 – R5 AL

 

 

R5 S

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 58 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED “HOUSING,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE III, ENTITLED “PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS,” BY AMENDING SECTION 58-298 THEREOF TO REQUIRE PROPERTY OWNERS OF COMMERCIAL, HISTORICALLY DESIGNATED BUILDINGS IN THE ART DECO CULTURAL DISTRICT TO MAINTAIN THE HISTORIC CHARACTER BY PROMPTLY ADDRESSING EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE, UNAPPROVED SIGNAGE OR AWNINGS, AND OTHER VISUAL BLIGHT VIOLATIONS; AND, PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  10:45 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

First Reading on 11/20/2024 – R5 AM

 

 

R5 T

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 58 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED “HOUSING,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE III, ENTITLED “PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS,” BY AMENDING SECTION 58-298 THEREOF TO PROVIDE THAT PROPERTY OWNERS OF COMMERCIAL, HISTORICALLY DESIGNATED BUILDINGS IN ALL HISTORIC DISTRICTS WITHIN THE CITY ARE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THE HISTORIC CHARACTER OF SUCH BUILDINGS BY PROMPTLY ADDRESSING EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE, UNAPPROVED SIGNAGE OR AWNINGS, AND OTHER VISUAL BLIGHT VIOLATIONS; AND, PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  10:46 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

 

 

R5 U

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CREATING “THE HOUSING PROTECTION ORDINANCE,” BY AMENDING CHAPTER 58 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED “HOUSING,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE IV, ENTITLED “RENTAL HOUSING,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 3, ENTITLED “TERMINATION OF TENANCY,” BY AMENDING SECTION 58-386, ENTITLED “WRITTEN NOTICE OR TERMINATION OF TENANCY,” TO REQUIRE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORDS TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 90 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CITY OF PROPOSED INCREASES IN TENANTS’ MONTHLY RENT PAYMENT OF TEN PERCENT OR MORE FOR SPECIFIED RECIPIENTS OF CITY SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  10:55 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

First Reading on 11/20/2024 – R5 AO

 

 

R5 V

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION,” ARTICLE VI, “PROCUREMENT,” DIVISION 3, “CONTRACT PROCEDURES,” BY CREATING SECTION 2-379, TO BE ENTITLED “PROHIBITION ON CITY CONTRACTS WITH CAMPAIGN CONSULTANTS,” TO PROHIBIT THE CITY FROM CONTRACTING WITH AN INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY WHICH HAS, WITHIN A DEFINED PERIOD OF TIME PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION OR EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT WITH THE CITY, PERFORMED SERVICES FOR COMPENSATION TO A CANDIDATE FOR CITY ELECTED OFFICE, AND PROVIDE FOR A WAIVER; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  11:00 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

First Reading on 11/20/2024 – R5 AP

Supplemental updated on 12/9/2024 (Revised Memorandum and Revised Ordinance)

 

R5 W

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 82 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED “PUBLIC PROPERTY,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE VI, ENTITLED “NAMING OF PUBLIC FACILITIES AND ESTABLISHMENT OF MONUMENTS OR MEMORIALS,” BY AMENDING SECTION 82-503 THEREOF, ENTITLED “NAMING OF PUBLIC FACILITIES; CO-NAMING AND RE-NAMING OF STREETS,” BY AMENDING SUBSECTIONS (C)(1)(A) AND (C)(2)(A) TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CO-NAMING OF STREETS IN HONOR OF A DEDICATED ATHLETE, WORLD-RENOWNED STREAK RUNNER, AND COMMUNITY ICON WHO MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE WELLNESS CULTURE OF MIAMI BEACH; PROVIDING SUNSET PROVISIONS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  11:05 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

First Reading on 11/20/2024 – R5 AQ

 

 

R5 X

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE MIAMI BEACH EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT PLAN CREATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2006-3504, AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED, TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ELECTED OFFICIALS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  11:10 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: South Beach

City Attorney

Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Not reached on 11/20/2024 – R5 AR

 

 

R5 Y

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 86 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED, “SALES,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, ENTITLED “GARAGE SALES,” BY AMENDING DIVISION II, ENTITLED “PERMIT,” BY AMENDING SECTION 86-58 THEREOF, ENTITLED “CONDITIONS FOR ISSUANCE” TO ALLOW MULTIFAMILY RESIDENCE BUILDINGS UP TO TWO (2) GARAGE SALE PERMITS DURING 12-MONTH PERIOD; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  11:15 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

 

 

R5 Z

SHRUBBERY AND FENCING HEIGHTS – CHAPTER 14

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SUBPART A OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH ENTITLED “GENERAL ORDINANCE,” CHAPTER 14, ENTITLED “BUILDING REGULATIONS,” ARTICLE I, ENTITLED “IN GENERAL,” BY CREATING SECTION 14-1, ENTITLED “BEACHWALK ACCESS AND VISIBILITY,” TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR PEDESTRIAN VISIBILITY TO AND FROM THE BEACHWALK; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  11:20 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

 

 

R5 AA

FAR EXCEPTION FOR GENDER-NEUTRAL RESTROOMS

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, SUBPART B, ENTITLED “MIAMI BEACH RESILIENCY CODE,” CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED “GENERAL PROVISIONS,” ARTICLE II, ENTITLED “DEFINITIONS,” SECTION 1.2.1, ENTITLED “GENERAL DEFINITIONS,” BY AMENDING THE DEFINITION FOR FLOOR AREA TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION FOR UNISEX OR GENDER-NEUTRAL RESTROOMS; AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  11:25 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

 

 

R5 AB

VISIBILITY TRIANGLE REQUIREMENTS FOR OCEANFRONT PROPERTIES – LDR AMENDMENT

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE RESILIENCY CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 7, ENTITLED “ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS,” ARTICLE III, ENTITLED “OVERLAY DISTRICTS,” DIVISION 1, ENTITLED “DUNE PRESERVATION AND OCEANFRONT OVERLAYS,” SECTION 7.3.1.2, ENTITLED “OCEANFRONT,” BY REFERENCING COMPLIANCE WITH NEWLY CREATED SECTION 14-1 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CODE, ENTITLED “BEACHWALK ACCESS AND VISIBILITY,” AND ADOPTING CORRESPONDING AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  1:30 p.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

 

 

R5 AC

HOTEL APPROVAL PROCESS

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE MIAMI BEACH RESILIENCY CODE, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION AND REVIEW PROCEDURES,” ARTICLE VII, ENTITLED “COMMISSION WARRANT,” TO CREATE SECTION 2.7.2, ENTITLED “HOTEL APPROVAL PROCEDURES” AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  1:35 p.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

 

 

R5 AD

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 82 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ENTITLED "PUBLIC PROPERTY," BY AMENDING ARTICLE III, ENTITLED “USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 1, ENTITLED “GENERALLY,” BY AMENDING SECTION 82-72 THEREOF, ENTITLED “COMMERCIAL VESSEL ACTIVITY HOURS OF OPERATION AT PUBLICLY-OWNED MARINAS,” TO MODIFY EXCEPTIONS TO THE PROHIBITED HOURS OF DEPARTURE FOR COMMERCIAL VESSELS AT PUBLICLY-OWNED MARINAS AND MARINE FACILITIES; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  1:40 p.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner David Suarez

 

 

R5 AE

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 50 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ENTITLED "FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION," BY AMENDING SECTION 50-10 THEREOF, ENTITLED "OTHER PERMITS AND REVIEWS," BY PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF FIREWORKS PERMITS FOR THE DISPLAY, USE, OR DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS IN BISCAYNE BAY OR IN ANY RESIDENTIAL AREA IN THE CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  1:45 p.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

 

 

R5 AF

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION," BY AMENDING ARTICLE III, ENTITLED “AGENCIES, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 26, ENTITLED “GENERAL BOND OBLIGATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE,” BY AMENDING SECTION 2-190.109 THEREOF, ENTITLED “COMPOSITION” TO MODIFY THE MANNER IN WHICH VOTING COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE APPOINTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION; AND, PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  1:50 p.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

 

 

Resolutions - R7

 

R7 A

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING, AMENDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE UNIFIED RESTRICTED RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT (RRPP) PILOT PROGRAM ZONE IN NORTH BEACH (NORTH BEACH RRPP ZONE 26) ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33222 ON JULY 24, 2024, TO INCLUDE BROADWATER BEACH ARMS #1 INC CO-OP LOCATED AT 6490 COLLINS AVENUE; BROADWATER BEACH ARMS II INC CO-OP LOCATED AT 6494 COLLINS AVENUE; BROADWATER BEACH ARMS #3 INC CO-OP LOCATED AT 6498 COLLINS AVENUE; AND THE OLSEN HOTEL CONDO LOCATED AT 7300 OCEAN TERRACE.  9:27 a.m. Public Hearing

Applicable Area: North Beach

Parking

Commissioner David Suarez

 

 

R7 B

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, BY 5/7TH VOTE, FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 11, 2024, PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-504 (A) OF THE CITY CODE, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE LOCATED ON 3RD STREET AND THE BEACHWALK, IN HONOR OF ROBERT RAVEN KRAFT.  11:06 a.m. Public Hearing

Applicable Area: South Beach

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

 

 

R7 C

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AND APPROVING, BY 5/17TH VOTE, FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING, CO-NAMING OF 3RD STREET BETWEEN OCEAN DRIVE AND WASHINGTON AVENUE AS "ROBERT 'RAVEN' KRAFT WAY," SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL OF THE CO-NAMING BY THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2-1, RULE 9.02 OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE.  11:07 a.m. Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

 

 

R7 D

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 AS SET FORTH IN ATTACHMENTS A, “PROJECTS”; B, “SOURCE OF FUNDS”; AND C “PROGRAMS."  2:15 p.m. Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

Management and Budget

 

 

R7 E

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (BEACH HIGH), FOR THE INITIATION OF A METAL DETECTOR PROGRAM, ON A PILOT PROGRAM BASIS, TO ENHANCE SCHOOL SAFETY THROUGH THE UTILIZATION OF METAL DETECTORS AT BEACH HIGH, WHICH WILL PROVIDE AN IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL LAYER OF PROTECTION FOR STUDENTS, STAFF, AND VISITORS; AND DIRECT THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE ANY ACTIONS NECESSARY TO FACILITATE THIS PARTNERSHIP AND SUPPORT THE SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF A PILOT METAL DETECTOR PROGRAM; AND FURTHER, DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, THE SUPERINTENDENT OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND THE PRINCIPAL OF MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Mayor Steven Meiner

Deferred and Ref: QEC on 10/30/2024 – C7 Z / Exp: 2/27/2025

 

 

R7 F

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO BEAUTIFY THE MANUAL GATES CURRENTLY LOCATED AT EACH END OF THE PEDESTRIAN PLAZA ON OCEAN DRIVE, IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE VISUAL APPEAL OF THIS ICONIC STREET; AND DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO IDENTIFY FUNDING IN THE FY 2025 BUDGET FOR THESE PURPOSES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Not reached on 11/20/2024 – C7 AL

Supplemental updated on 12/9/2024 (Revised Resolution)

 

R7 G

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AND AVR CONTRACTORS, CORP., PURSUANT TO ITB-2023-321-DF, FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AT THE COLLINS PARK PERFORMING ARTS VENUE - ROTUNDA, WITH SAID CHANGE ORDER IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2.1 MILLION, PLUS A 10% OWNER'S CONTINGENCY, AND 300 CALENDAR DAYS INCREASE IN THE PROJECT CONSTRUCTION TIME, TO ADDRESS UNFORESEEN STRUCTURAL DEFICIENCIES AND REPAIRS TO THE EXISTING SANDCAST PANELS AROUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING, WATERPROOFING TO ADDRESS WATER INFILTRATION AND REPAIRS TO THE EXTERIOR STRUCTURAL WALLS, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE SECOND CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2025 CAPITAL BUDGET. 

Applicable Area: Middle Beach

Capital Improvement Projects

 

 

R7 H

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE DESIGN FOR THE 41ST STREET CORRIDOR REVITALIZATION PROJECT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ADDITIONAL SCOPE ITEMS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE COMMUNITY, DESIGN REVIEW BOARD, AND THE MAYOR‘S 41ST STREET BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE, SUBJECT TO FUNDING BEING APPROPRIATED IN FISCAL YEAR 2026 CAPITAL BUDGET PROCESS. 

Applicable Area: Middle Beach

Capital Improvement Projects

Not reached on 11/20/2024 – R7 M

 

 

R7 I

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING: (1) THE CITY MANAGER TO EXERCISE THE RIGHT OF FIRST OFFER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 36.2 AND EXHIBIT 36.2(A) OF THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT OF LEASE, DATED AS OF DECEMBER 1, 1999 (GROUND LEASE), BETWEEN THE CITY (OWNER) AND LIPT COLLINS AVENUE, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION (TENANT), RELATING TO TENANT'S NOTICE TO THE CITY (OFFER NOTICE) OF ITS INTENT TO SELL TO MR PELICAN GARAGE, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, TENANT'S LEASEHOLD INTEREST IN THE GROUND LEASE AND TENANT'S TITLE AND INTEREST IN THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THE LAND LOCATED AT 1027-1041 COLLINS AVENUE (LAND), CONSISTING OF A PARKING GARAGE CONTAINING 278 PARKING SPACES AND APPROXIMATELY 3,350 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR RETAIL SPACE (COLLECTIVELY, THE PROJECT), IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000,000.00 PLUS CLOSING COSTS; (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DISAPPROVE THE SALE OF THE PROJECT TO THE PROPOSED PURCHASER IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 10.5(A) OF THE GROUND LEASE; (3) AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO CONVERT THE PROJECT INTO A CONDOMINIUM FORM OF OWNERSHIP IN ORDER TO SECURE THE MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE GARAGE UNIT; AND (4) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PURCHASE OF THE PROJECT AND THE CONDOMINIUMIZATION PROCESS.  

Applicable Area: South Beach

Facilities and Fleet Management

 

 

R7 J

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-366(C)(2) OF THE CITY CODE FOR EXEMPT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTE 287.057, A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NEW HOPE C.O.R.P.S., INC. TO PROVIDE VARIOUS HOUSING SERVICES, INCLUDING STREET OUTREACH, DETOX, TREATMENT, RECOVERY, TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S UNSHELTERED POPULATION , IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $568,000 FOR THE INITIAL TERM OF THE AGREEMENT, WITH SAID AGREEMENT COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND EXPIRING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, WITH ONE (1) ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR RENEWAL TERM, AT THE CITY MANAGER'S OPTION AND SUBJECT TO FUNDING APPROVAL.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Housing and Community Services

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

 

 

R7 K

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO TERMINATE FOR CONVENIENCE THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MR. RONALD L. BOOK, P.A., DATED OCTOBER 29, 2021. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner David Suarez

ITEM MOVED TO C7 AE

 

R7 L

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, PURSUANT TO SECTION 106-118 OF THE CITY CODE, THE PRIVATE PARKING LOT SIGNAGE, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT “A,” TO BE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF PRIVATE PROPERTIES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR PAID MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING, SO THAT THE OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF SUCH PRIVATE PROPERTIES MAY POST THE SIGNS, IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 106-118, TO ENSURE THAT MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVERS ARE AWARE THAT THE PROPERTY IS PRIVATE PROPERTY AND IS NOT A PUBLIC PARKING FACILITY OPERATED BY A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

 

 

R7 M

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE WRITTEN RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER (AS SET FORTH IN THE CITY COMMISSION MEMORANDUM ACCOMPANYING THIS RESOLUTION) AND WAIVING BY A 5/7TH VOTE THE FORMAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENT, AS PERMITTED IN SECTION 2-367(E) OF THE CITY CODE, FINDING SUCH WAIVER TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT WITH RUBIN, TURNBULL & ASSOCIATES, INC. AND RUTLEDGE-ECENIA, (AGREEMENTS) TO PROVIDE STATE LEGISLATIVE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A TERM OF UP TO ONE YEAR, FOR A FEE OF $54,000 (PAYABLE IN EQUAL MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS) FOR EACH FIRM AND INCLUDING SUCH OTHER TERMS AS ARE CUSTOMARY IN SIMILAR AGREEMENTS FOR SUCH SERVICES; AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Manager

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Addendum added on 12/6/2024

Supplemental updated on 12/9/2024 (Resolution)

 

Discussion Items - R9

 

R9 A

BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

 

 

R9 B

BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS – CITY COMMISSION / AT-LARGE APPOINTMENTS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

 

 

R9 C

DR. STANLEY SUTNICK CITIZEN'S FORUM. (8:35 A.M./1:00 P.M.) 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

 

 

R9 D

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE PRESENTATION BY STATE REPRESENTATIVE FABIAN BASABE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

Mayor Steven Meiner

 

 

R9 E

DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION: COMMENT ON 72ND STREET COMMUNITY COMPLEX REDESIGN PHASE AND HOW TO OPTIMIZE THE PROJECT, INCLUDING IF OTHER RECREATIONAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/OPTIONS WOULD BE PREFERABLE IN ORDER TO PRESERVE BOTH INTENT AND COST FEASIBILITY OF PROJECT. 

Applicable Area: North Beach

Capital Improvement Projects

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Deferred on 11/20/2024 – R9 AA / Exp: 3/20/2025

Supplemental updated on 12/6/2024 (NoBe HOA Partners Letter)

 

R9 F

DISCUSSION AND UPDATE ON LINCOLN ROAD PHASE 2 PROJECT. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Deferred on 10/30/2024 – R9 Y / Exp: 2/27/2025

 

 

R9 G

DISCUSS STREAMLINING CITY COMMISSION AGENDA PROCEDURES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Not reached on 11/20/2024 – R9 D; 10/30/2024; 9/11/2024; 7/24/2024; 6/26/2024; 5/15/2024; 4/3/2024; 3/13/2024 / Deferred 2/21/2024 / Exp: 3/20/2025

 

 

R9 H

DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION ON THE POTENTIAL UTILIZATION OF METAL DETECTORS TO ENHANCE SAFETY AND SECURITY AT CITY HALL. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Not reached on 11/20/2024 – R9 E; 10/30/2024; 9/11/2024; 7/24/2024; 6/26/2024; 5/15/2024; 4/3/2024; 3/13/2024 / Deferred 2/21/2024 / Exp: 3/20/2025

 

 

R9 I

DISCUSSION/UPDATE REGARDING FDOT IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS AT INDIAN CREEK / 41ST STREET INTERSECTION. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Mayor Steven Meiner

Mayor Steven Meiner

Not reached on 11/20/2024 – R9 F

 

 

R9 J

REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD - HOTEL PROHIBITION IN CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Not reached on 11/20/2024 – R9 J

 

 

R9 K

DISCUSS THE MANNER AND MECHANISM IN WHICH THE CITY'S RESIDENTS CAN OBTAIN UPDATED INFORMATION REGARDING THE PENDING STATUS OF CRIMINAL OFFENSES PROSECUTED BY THE STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Police

Mayor Steven Meiner

Not reached on 11/20/2024 – R9 K

 

 

R9 L

DISCUSS NEW STRATEGIES AND MORE EFFICIENT ALLOCATION OF POLICE RESOURCES FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL DURING PEAK TRAFFIC PERIODS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Police

Mayor Steven Meiner

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Not reached on 11/20/2024 – R9 L

 

 

R9 M

DISCUSS OPTIONS IN ORDER TO ADDRESS THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S CONCERNS REGARDING THE CASE DISPOSITION DATA PROVIDED BY THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CLERK OF THE COURTS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Police

Mayor Steven Meiner

Not reached on 11/20/2024 – R9 M

 

 

R9 N

DISCUSSION AND UPDATE REGARDING THE CITY'S IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NOISE METER AND CAMERA PILOT PROGRAM 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Police

Mayor Steven Meiner

Not reached on 11/20/2024 – R9 N

 

 

R9 O

DISCUSSION REGARDING LINCOLN ROAD SIDE STREET SIGNAGE PILOT. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Planning

Commissioner David Suarez

Not reached on 11/20/2024 – R9 O

 

 

R9 P

DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION - UPDATE FROM MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT ON CIVILIAN VOLUNTEER PATROL PROGRAM. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Mayor Steven Meiner

Mayor Steven Meiner

Not reached on 11/20/2024 – R9 P

 

 

R9 Q

DISCUSS PRELIMINARY TIMEFRAME FOR THE BYRON CARLYLE CULTURAL CENTER PROJECT. 

Applicable Area: North Beach

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner Joe Magazine

Not reached on 11/20/2024 – R9 Q

 

 

R9 R

DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION: ENGAGE WITH FDOT TO DISCUSS POSSIBILITY OF REINSTATING THE ALTON ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Mayor Steven Meiner

Mayor Steven Meiner

Not reached on 11/20/2024 – R9 S

 

 

R9 S

DISCUSS ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE DURING ITS MAY 1, 2024 MEETING, TO CONSIDER THE DEVELOPER'S ADHERENCE AND DILIGENCE WITH THE TIMELINE AND BENCHMARKS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPER FOR THE 5TH STREET PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND THE MONDRIAN HOTEL/MIRADOR CONDOMINIUMS (1000-1200 WEST AVENUE) BAYWALK PROJECTS WHEN AWARDING, DISCUSSING OR VIEWING ANY FUTURE PUBLIC OR PUBLIC/PRIVATE

DEVELOPMENT OR GRANT APPLICATIONS. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Capital Improvement Projects

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Not reached on 11/20/2024 – R9 T

Supplemental updated on 12/6/2024 (Memorandum)

 

R9 T

DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION REGARDING UNAUTHORIZED DISSEMINATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF MBPD INVESTIGATIVE INFORMATION. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Mayor Steven Meiner

Mayor Steven Meiner

Not reached on 11/20/2024 – R9 U

 

 

R9 U

UPDATE ON THE ADMINISTRATION'S PLAN TO INCENTIVIZE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS PROPOSED UNDER THE LIVE LOCAL ACT TO PRIORITIZE INCOME-ELIGIBLE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH EMPLOYEES (INCLUDING LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIRE RESCUE PERSONNEL) AND MIAMI BEACH EDUCATORS AS WORKFORCE HOUSING TENANTS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Economic Development

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Not reached on 11/20/2024 – R9 V

 

 

R9 V

DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION – UPDATE FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATION ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RESOLUTIONS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION CONCERNING INCREASED POLICE VISIBILITY. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Mayor Steven Meiner

Mayor Steven Meiner

Not reached on 11/20/2024 – R9 W

 

 

R9 W

DISCUSS/UPDATE ON WEST AVENUE PROJECT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Not reached on 11/20/2024 – R9 Y

 

 

R9 X

DISCUSS/UPDATE ON THE ROOSEVELT THEATRE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Not reached on 11/20/2024 – R9 AB

 

 

R9 Y

DISCUSS/UPDATE ON G.O. BOND LOG CABIN PROJECT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Not reached on 11/20/2024 – R9 AC

 

 

R9 Z

DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION ON ALL AVAILABLE ALTERNATIVES TO THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH (CITY) PURSUANT TO THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER 29, 2021, BETWEEN THE CITY AND RONALD L. BOOK, P.A., PURSUANT TO RFQ NO. 2021-136-WG, FOR STATE LEGISLATIVE CONSULTING SERVICES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner David Suarez

Not reached on 11/20/2024 – R9 AD

 

 

R9 AA

DISCUSS IMPROVING SAFETY AND COORDINATION FOR CONSTRUCTION IN AND AROUND THE VENETIAN ISLANDS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

 

 

R9 AB

DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION REGARDING A PROFESSIONAL POLICE PERSONNEL STAFFING AND WORKLOAD ANALYSIS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Police

Mayor Steven Meiner

Supplemental updated on 12/10/2024 (Revised Memorandum)

 

R9 AC

DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION: DEVELOP AND ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A PADEL FACILITY ON ONE OF THE SURFACE LOTS ABUTTING LINCOLN LANE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner David Suarez

 

 

R9 AD

DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION: PERSISTENT DEFECTS IN THE GRANICUS ONEMEETING ELECTRONIC AGENDA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND LACK OF FUNCTIONALITY FOR "RESIDENTS RIGHT TO KNOW" AND "MB RESIDENT CONNECT" FEATURES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

 

 

R9 AE

DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION – UPDATE FROM ADMINISTRATION CONCERNING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS AND OUTREACH FOR CITY EMPLOYEES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Mayor Steven Meiner

Mayor Steven Meiner

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

 

 

R9 AF

DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION: PROMOTION PROCESS IN THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner David Suarez

 

 

R9 AG

DISCUSS/UPDATE ON THE CURRENT STATE OF REGAL SOUTH BEACH MOVIE THEATRE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Addendum added on 12/5/2024

 

R9 AH

DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION: ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGES POSED BY HIGH IMPACT PERIODS, LIKE ART WEEK, FOR THE VENETIAN ISLANDS NEIGHBORHOOD. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Addendum added on 12/9/2024

 

R9 AI

DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION, RECAP OF ART WEEK 2024: KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR FUTURE PLANNING. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Addendum added on 12/9/2024

 

R9 AJ

DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION: INCREASING FERRY SERVICE DURING ART WEEK AND OTHER HIGH-IMPACT EVENTS IN 2025 AND BEYOND. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Addendum added on 12/9/2024

 

City Attorney Reports/Executive Sessions - R10

 

R10 A

CITY ATTORNEY'S STATUS REPORT 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

 

 

Reports and Informational Items

 

1.

REPORT FROM COMMISSION COMMITTEES OF WITHDRAWN ITEMS NOT HEARD WITHIN (6) SIX MONTHS FROM REFERRAL DATE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

 

 

Notices

 

1.

MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (RDA) AND NORTH BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) MEMBERS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

 

 

2.

USE OF AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT FOR PRESENTATIONS DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

 

 

3.

HOW A PERSON MAY PARTICIPATE DURING THE HYBRID CITY COMMISSION MEETING / COMMISSION MEETING PROCEDURES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

 

 

4.

2024 COMMISSION MEETING DATES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

 

 

5.

CITY COMMISSION AT-LARGE NOMINATIONS - RELEASE(S). 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

 

 

6.

ADVERTISEMENTS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

 

 

7.

RESIDENTS RIGHT TO KNOW ITEMS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

 

 

8.

TIME CERTAIN AND AGENDA ITEMS LIST. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk