DISCUSS THE NORTH BEACH WATER QUALITY AND PARK VIEW CANAL REPORT  

Applicable Area: North Beach

Environment and Sustainability

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

February 3, 2025 – C4 R

DISCUSS A COMPREHENSIVE BRANDING CAMPAIGN FOR THE ART DECO HISTORIC DISTRICT OF SOUTH BEACH. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Marketing and Communications

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

February 3, 2025-C4 V

DISCUSS POSSIBLE LEGISLATION INCREASING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR VAPE/TOBACCO DEALERS TO PROTECT CHILDREN. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner David Suarez

February 26, 2025-C4 K

DISCUSS AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ADDRESS THE ADDITIONAL OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS FOR TWO (2) STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOMES THAT EXCEED 60 FEET IN LENGTH. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner David Suarez

February 3, 2025-C4 AC

​​DISCUSS AN ORDINANCE INCREASING FINES AND PENALTIES FOR FREQUENT CODE VIOLATIONS THAT AFFECT RESIDENT QUALITY OF LIFE​  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Code Compliance

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

June 26, 2024 – C4 R

REQUEST FOR THE ADMINISTRATION TO EXPLORE AND RECOMMEND NEW, MORE FORWARDLEANING RESILIENCY CODE UPDATES FOR OUR BUILT ENVIRONMENT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

June 26, 2024-C4 X

REVIEW CURRENT LOADING REQUIREMENTS, AND HOW TO MITIGATE THE IMPACTS OF LOADING AND DELIVERIES ON TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND RESIDENTS’ QUALITY OF LIFE (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, INCREASED ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS AS WELL AS LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS). 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Parking

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

July 24, 2024-C4 X

DISCUSS THE STATUS OF THE NORTH BEACH MASTER PLAN. 

Applicable Area: North Beach

Economic Development

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

November 20, 2024-C4 P

COORDINATE WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PROMOTE HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ADAPTIVE RE-USE OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

November 20, 2024-C4 W

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

Procurement

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

December 11, 2024-C4 K

DISCUSS STATUS OF OCEAN DRIVE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AND LUMMUS PARK ENHANCEMENT PROJECT 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Capital Improvement Projects

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

February 3, 2025-C4 U

PROVIDE A PRESENTATION OF THE OCEAN DRIVE CORRIDOR PROJECT STATUS AND FUTURE DIRECTION.

Applicable Area: South Beach

Capital Improvement Projects

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

May 15, 2024-C4 AN

DISCUSS AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH SIDEWALK MATERIAL/ COLOR POLICY 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Public Works

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

November 20, 2024-C4 T

DISCUSS REVIEW DESIGN OPTIONS AND MAINTENANCE STRATEGIES FOR MIAMI BEACH RED SIDEWALKS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Public Works

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

February 26, 2025- C4L

MONTHLY UPDATES ON HISTORIC HOTEL REDEVELOPMENT ON COLLINS AVENUE BETWEEN 14TH AND 20TH STREETS, INCLUDING AN OVERVIEW OF PENDING PERMITS AND PROGRESS UPDATES FROM DEVELOPMENT TEAMS. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

October 30, 2024-C4 H

DISCUSS SETTING PARAMETERS FOR PROPERTY OWNERS TO PRESENT CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS TO THE CITY ADMINISTRATION AND CITY COMMISSION, AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO INVOKING THE PREEMPTIONS IN THE LIVE LOCAL ACT, TO ENCOURAGE LONG-TERM NON-TRANSIENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (INCLUDING WORKFORCE HOUSING) THAT IS MORE COMPATIBLE WITH THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

March 13, 2024-R9 AR

DISCUSS AND REVIEW PLANNING/ZONING RESTRICTIONS THAT DELAY THE PERMIT PROCESS AND CONSIDER POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

DISCUSS REPLACING THE DRAWBRIDGE AT 63RD STREET WITH A FLYOVER TO ALLEVIATE TRAFFIC CONGESTION. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Transportation and Mobility

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

December 11, 2024 - C4 L

DISCUSS DEDICATED BUS LANES ON WASHINGTON AVENUE.  .

Applicable Area: South Beach

Transportation and Mobility

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

June 26, 2024 - C4 W

DISCUSS POTENTIALLY REQUIRING COMMERCIAL CHARTER VESSEL OPERATORS TO PROVIDE SANITATION/PUMP-OUT LOGS EVIDENCING COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE SANITATION LAWS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Police

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

February 21, 2024 – C4 J

DISCUSS POSSIBLE LEGISLATION REGULATING TEMPORARY AND/OR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

February 3, 2025-C4 W

DISCUSS SAFETY CONCERNS RELATED TO UTILITY WORK PERFORMED ON PUBLIC PROPERTY. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Public Works

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

March 19, 2025-C4 D

DISCUSS UPDATES TO THE RESILIENCY CODE 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

February 3, 2025-C4 S

DISCUSS THE CURRENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY CODE (LDRS) APPLICABLE TO TOBACCO AND VAPE SALES, INCLUDING MINIMUM DISTANCE SEPARATION AND NORTH BEACH USE RESTRICTIONS, AND POTENTIAL DISTINCTIONS BETWEEN STANDALONE TOBACCO/VAPE SHOPS AND THE SALE OF THESE PRODUCTS AS AN INCIDENTAL OR ACCESSORY USE TO A GROCERY, CONVENIENCE STORE, OR OTHER SIMILAR RETAIL USE. 

Applicable Area: North Beach

Planning

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

February 3, 2025-C4 Z

DISCUSS POTENTIAL ENHANCEMENTS TO THE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS IN RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY (RS) DISTRICTS, TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE CHARACTER OF THE CITY’S SINGLE-FAMILY NEIGHBORHOODS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

February 3, 2025-C4 AA

ORDINANCE – DISTANCE SEPARATION EXEMPTIONS FOR ADULT MATERIAL IN RETAIL COSMETIC STORES.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

April 23, 2025-R5 T

DISCUSS AND CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CONSTRUCTION, PARKING, AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN (CPTMP) REQUIREMENT IN CHAPTER 106 OF THE CITY CODE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE SUSPENSION OF A BUILDING PERMIT OR ISSUANCE OF A STOP WORK ORDER; AND DISCUSS PROACTIVE ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS BY THE POLICE, CODE COMPLIANCE, AND PARKING DEPARTMENTS WITH REGARD TO PARKING OR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Parking

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

February 26, 2025-C4 J

BI-MONTHLY UPDATE ON CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES, AND THE STATUS OF SPECIAL MAGISTRATE CASES, INVOLVING PROPERTIES AND/OR BUSINESSES LOCATED IN NORTH BEACH AND TO ADDRESS ANY ONGOING CONCERNS AND NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN NORTH BEACH. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Code Compliance

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

December 11, 2024-C7 AB

DISCUSS POSSIBLE PROCUREMENT OF A NEW MONUMENT SIGN FOR MAURICE GIBB MEMORIAL PARK. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Capital Improvement Projects

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

March 19, 2025-C4 C

DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INTEGRATE UNDERGROUND CISTERNS WITHIN THE WEST LOTS (DUAL REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE). 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Public Works

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

March 19, 2025-C4 E

DISCUSS EXISTING CITY PROGRAMS AND REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO THE DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE OF RETAIL STOREFRONTS, PARTICULARLY ALONG THE CITY’S PRIMARY RETAIL BUSINESS CORRIDORS, AND CONSIDER NEW PROGRAMS OR AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING GUIDELINES TO STRENGTHEN DESIGN STANDARDS, ENSURE CLEANLINESS, PROMOTE UNIFORMITY AND COHESIVENESS, AND ENHANCE CURB APPEAL. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Economic Development

Mayor Steven Meiner

March 19, 2025-C4 U

DISCUSS AMENDING SECTION 2.1.1.1 OF THE MIAMI BEACH RESILIENCY CODE, WHICH REQUIRES THE DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN APPLICANTS AND THIRD PARTIES IN CONNECTION WITH LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS BEFORE THE LAND USE BOARDS, TO (1) EXPAND APPLICABILITY TO ALSO INCLUDE PRIVATE APPLICATIONS BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION, AND (2) REQUIRE, AT A MINIMUM, THE DISCLOSURE OF THE MATERIAL TERMS OF ANY SUCH SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

February 26, 2025-C4 N

DISCUSS AND IDENTIFY POTENTIAL SITES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF “THE GLORY OF OLD GLORY,” A SERIES OF MURALS BY ARTIST ENZO GALLO, WHICH WERE REMOVED, PRESERVED, AND DONATED TO THE CITY PRIOR TO THE DEMOLITION OF THE WELLS FARGO BANK ON ALTON ROAD, INCLUDING AN EXPANDED LIST OF POTENTIAL INSTALLATION SITES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

February 26, 2025-C4 O and May 15, 2024-C4 AJ

DISCUSS THE CREATION OF A MIAMI BEACH HISTORICAL MUSEUM, AND IDENTIFY POTENTIAL SITES ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION AN UNDERUTILIZED OR VACANT STOREFRONT IN A CITY OWNED BUILDING, IN ORDER TO COMPLEMENT THE CITY’S ROBUST CULTURAL OFFERINGS WITH A NEW INSTITUTION FOCUSED ON THE HISTORY OF MIAMI BEACH (DUAL REFERRAL TO FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE). 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Tourism and Culture

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

February 26, 2025-C4 AH

REQUIRE APPLICANTS FOR ZONING INCENTIVES TO BE IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE CITY PRIOR TO FILING A COMPLETED APPLICATION, INCLUDING RESOLVING ALL OPEN CODE VIOLATIONS, PAYING ALL OUTSTANDING FINES, FEES, OR OTHER BILLS TO THE CITY, AND PROHIBITING HABITUAL OFFENDERS WITH A PATTERN OF CODE VIOLATIONS DURING THE PRECEDING FEW YEARS FROM APPLYING UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

February 3, 2025-C4 Y

DISCUSS HOLDING COMPANIES DOING BUSINESS WITHIN CITY LIMITS RESPONSIBLE FOR EDUCATING THEIR DRIVERS ABOUT THE PROHIBITION OF BLOCKING/DOUBLE PARKING IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAYS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Parking

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

February 3, 2025-C4 AB

CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO DISINCENTIVIZE THE CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES BUILT ON ELEVATED BERMS, INCLUDING REQUIRING DESIGN REVIEW BOARD REVIEW FOR ALL SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

February 3, 2025-C4 AD

DISCUSS BEAUTIFYING THE FLYOVER BRIDGE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY TO FIFTH STREET IN SOUTH BEACH. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Public Works

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

February 3, 2025-C4 AE

CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO NOTICE REQUIREMENTS IN THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO FACILITATE RESCHEDULING OF LAND USE BOARD MEETINGS IN THE EVENT THAT A MEETING IS CANCELED DUE TO A LACK QUORUM; AND DISCUSS AMENDMENTS TO LAND USE BOARD MEMBER ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner David Suarez

February 3, 2025-C4 AW

DISCUSS THE USE OF RENT IN EXCESS OF THE MINIMUM FIXED RENT RECEIVED FOR THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER HEADQUARTER HOTEL BEING EARMARKED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING WORKFORCE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Manager

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

December 11, 2024-C7 Z

DISCUSS CHANGES IN STATE LAW PERTAINING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CONSIDER CORRESPONDING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 104 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED “TELECOMMUNICATIONS,” AND RELATED PROVISIONS IN THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Public Works

City Attorney

October 30, 2024-C4 B

DISCUSS ADDING TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE AGENDA MONTHLY UPDATES ON THE G.O. BOND BEACHWALK REFORESTATION PROJECT.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Environment and Sustainability

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

October 30, 2024-C4 D

CONSIDER AMENDING THE CITY’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO REQUIRE A 6/7TH VOTE OF THE CITY COMMISSION PRIOR TO THE ADOPTION OF ANY INCREASE IN A PROPERTY’S ZONED HEIGHT.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

October 30, 2024-C4 F

CONSIDER A WAIVER OF THE MAXIMUM GRANT AMOUNT PERMITTED UNDER THE CITY’S PRIVATE PROPERTY ADAPTATION PROGRAM, PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 2023-32614, TO FUND THE WORK NECESSARY TO RAISE THE HISTORIC HOME LOCATED ON 6005 ALTON ROAD. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Environment and Sustainability

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

October 30, 2024-C4 S

DISCUSS FUTURE PROGRAMMING FOR WEST LOTS.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Parks and Recreation

Commissioner David Suarez

September 11, 2024-C4 M

DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ADOPTING A "LIVE BETTER" PROGRAM, INCLUDING ZONING AND OTHER INCENTIVES, TO PROMOTE ATTAINABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS IN MIAMI BEACH FOR MIDDLE-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

September 11, 2024-C4 V

AN AMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND RESILIENCY CODE NONCONFORMING BUILDING PROVISIONS AND RM-1 DISTRICT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW INTRODUCTION OF ON-SITE PARKING AND RESIDENTIAL USES WITHIN NONCONFORMING HOTEL USE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BELLE ISLE (DUAL REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD).  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

September 11, 2024-C4 W

DISCUSS THE CREATION OF A TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS (TDR) PROGRAM FOR WASHINGTON AVENUE.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

June 26, 2024-C4 Y

PROVIDE A PRESENTATION OF THE 41ST STREET CORRIDOR PROJECT STATUS AND FUTURE DIRECTION. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Capital Improvement Projects

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

May 15, 2024-C4 AK

DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY CODE (LDR’S) AND THE CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REGARDING ALLOWABLE USES AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS WITHIN THE 40TH STREET RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY OVERLAY ONLY APPLICABLE TO RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Mayor Steven Meiner

May 15, 2024-C4 AS

BARCLAY PROPOSAL – LDR AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS (DUAL REFERRAL TO FERC AND PLANNING BOARD). 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

City Manager

April 3, 2024-C2 C

DISCUSS A PROPOSAL TO CONVERT THE CLEVELANDER TO A RESIDENTIAL PROJECT WITH NO OUTDOOR BAR/ENTERTAINMENT 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

City Attorney

January 31, 2024-C4 AF