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FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE 

Hybrid Meeting - Commission Chambers and Zoom

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July 26, 2024 - 10:30 AM

 

Commissioner Joseph Magazine, Chair 

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, Vice-Chair 

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Member 

Commissioner Alex Fernandez, Alternate 

 

Jason Greene, Liaison 

Nattaly Cuervo, Support Staff 

 

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OLD BUSINESS

 

1.

DISCUSS THE POSSIBILITY OF THE CITY ENTERING INTO ONE OR MORE AGREEMENTS WITH PRIVATE PARKING FACILITY OPERATORS IN NORTH BEACH IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AVAIlaBLE PARKING SPACES FOR NORTH BEACH RESIDENTS. 

Applicable Area: North Beach

Parking

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner David Suarez

December 13, 2024 – C4 D

Item to be submitted via supplemental 

 

2.

DISCUSS AN INCREASE TO THE INSPECTOR GENERAL'S PENSION ACCRUAL 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Human Resources

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

October 18, 2023 – C4 L

 

 

3.

UPDATE ON NEGOTIATIONS WITH 1940 BARCLAY PARTNERS, LLC, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 2023-115-KB, FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1940 PARK AVENUE (THE BARCLAY) FOR A DEVELOPMENT AND GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Economic Development

Item to be submitted via supplemental 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

4.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A PLAN AND A COST ESTIMATE FOR TRAPPING, SPAYING OR NEUTERING, AND RELEASING ALL COMMUNITY CATS WITHIN MIAMI BEACH WITHING AN EFFICIENT AND EXPEDITED TIMELINE, WITH THE PLAN TO BE PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE ("FERC") AT ITS JULY 26, 2024 MEETING. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Public Works

Commissioner David Suarez

May 15, 2024 – C7 AJ

 

 

5.

DISCUSS STRATEGIES IN BRIDGING MIAMI BEACH FIENBERG FISHER K-8 FUNDING GAP IN LIGHT OF THEIR TITLE I FUNDING LOSS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Education and Performance Initiatives

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

 

 

6.

DISCUSS THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING COMMITTEE FOR QUALITY EDUCATION IN MIAMI BEACH SCHOOLS’ (“QEC”) MOTIONS PROMULGATED IN LTC 145-2024 RELATING TO STAFFING OF SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Police

Commissioner David Suarez

May 15, 2024 – C4 V

 

 

7.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE APPROPRIATE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE POSSIBLE EXTENSION OF THE TERM OF THE MIAMI BEACH MARINA LEASE, TO INCLUDE OPTIONS FOR BOTH A SHORT-TERM (LESS THAN 10 YEARS) AND LONG-TERM (10 YEARS OR MORE) EXTENSION, AND TO PRESENT A DRAFT TERM SHEET THAT INCLUDES BOTH OPTIONS TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE (FERC) AND THE PUBLIC SAFETY NEIGHBORHOODS AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE (PSNQLC) FOR REVIEW BY EACH COMMITTEE AS SOON AS REASONABLY PRACTICABLE 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner David Suarez

April 3, 2024 – C7 U

Item to be submitted via supplemental 

 

8.

DISCUSS THE POSSIBLE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN OUTLOTS ALONG INDIAN CREEK DRIVE FOR THE CREATION OF BUS PULLOUT BAY/BUS STOPS TO AMELIORATE TRAFFIC.  .

Applicable Area: Middle Beach

Transportation and Mobility

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

March 13, 2024 – C4 F

 

 

9.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE AT ITS MARCH 22, 2024 MEETING TO DIRECT THE ADMINISTRATION TO INITIATE NON-BINDING DISCUSSIONS WITH LIVE NATION WORLDWIDE, INC. REGARDING THE POSSIBLE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW THEATER AT THE JACKIE GLEASON THEATER SITE; AND REFERRING THIS MATTER BACK TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner David Suarez

May 15, 2024 – C7 AE

 

 

10.

DISCUSS SPECIAL EVENT GUIDELINES AND CITY SPONSORSHIPS, FEE WAIVERS AND OTHER SUBSIDIES FOR SPECIAL EVENTS 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Tourism and Culture

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

January 31, 2024 – C4 T

 

 

11.

DISCUSS POSSIBLE EXPANSION OF THE COMPOSITION OF THE SPECIAL EVENT REVIEW COMMITTEE BEYOND CITY ADMINISTRATION 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Tourism and Culture

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

January 31, 2024 – C4 AC

 

 

12.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF SUB-CONTRACTING SOME OF THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT'S PERMITTING FUNCTIONS FOR MAJOR COMMERCIAL PROJECTS TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S BUILDING DEPARTMENT; AND FURTHER, REFERRING THIS MATTER TO BE FULLY CONSIDERED AND DISCUSSED BY THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Building

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

May 15, 2024 – C7 AF

 

 

13.

DISCUSS A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTIONS 90-276 - 90-278 OF THE CITY CODE, CLARIFYING THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A ROLLOFF PERMIT (AND PAYMENT OF THE PERCENTAGE OF GROSS RECEIPTS) IS REQUIRED FROM THOSE INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES ENGAGED IN DEMOLITION AND/OR REMOVAL OF CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND/OR BULKY WASTE IN THE CITY, AND PROVIDING LIMITED EXEMPTIONS FROM OBTAINING A ROLLOFF PERMIT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Public Works

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

June 26, 2024 – C4 F

Item to be submitted via supplemental 

 

14.

DISCUSS BEAUTIFYING WASHINGTON AVENUE BY ENHANCING LIGHTING AND STREET-SCAPING 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Public Works

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner David Suarez

June 26, 2024 – C4 C

 

 

15.

DISCUSS THE INCORPORATION OF THE SINGLE-FAMILY RECYCLING PROGRAM FEE, WHICH IS PRESENTLY COVERED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS SANITATION FUND, AS A DISTINCT LINE ITEM ON THE UTILITY BILL TO PASS THROUGH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FEE.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Public Works

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

June 26, 2024 C4 E

 

 

16.

DISCUSS DISCOUNTING FEES FOR THE EXISTING BUILDING RE-CERTIFICATION APPLICATION PROCESSING FEES TO INCENTIVIZE PROPERTY OWNERS TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS IN A TIMELY MANNER. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Building

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

June 26, 2024 – C4 H

 

 

17.

DISCUSS THE ECONOMIC IMPACT AND FEASIBILITY OF ALLOWING OUTDOOR DINING CONCESSIONS ON OCEAN DRIVE TO REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 5 P.M. ON WEEKDAYS, AND POSSIBLY ON WEEKENDS, DURING SPRING BREAK. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Public Works

Commissioner Tanya Bhatt

June 26, 2024 – C4 I 

 

 

18.

EXPLORE CREATION OF AN EMPTY SPACE RE-UTILIZATION INITIATIVE TO SET UP AS PHOTO SHOOT STUDIOS FOR ASPIRING ARTISTS/PHOTOGRAPHERS (ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY). 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

June 26, 2024 – C4 K

 

 

19.

DISCUSSION ON THE POSSIBILITY OF MAKING UP THE FUNDING SHORTFALL FOR MIAMI BEACH ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS CAUSED BY THE NEW STATE BUDGET CUTs. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

June 26, 2024 – C4 L

 

 

20.

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

Applicable Area: South Beach

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner David Suarez

June 26, 2024- C4 M

 

 

21.

DISCUSS NEXT STEPS AND FUNDING FOR THE PINE TREE DRIVE AND 46 STREET TRAFFIC CIRCLE PROJECT. 

Applicable Area: Middle Beach

Capital Improvement Projects

June 26, 2024 – C4 AF

 

 

22.

HIGHLIGHT THE DEMAND FOR THE MIAMI BEACH SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM, AND EXPLORE THE EXPANSION OF THE MIAMI BEACH SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM IF NEEDED. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

June 26, 2024 – C4 AO

 

 

23.

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

Applicable Area: Citywide

Information Technology

Commissioner Fernandez 

October 13, 2021 – C4 J

 

 

24.

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO INCORPORATE THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN CITY OPERATIONS AND FURTHER IMPROVE CITY SERVICES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, CITY PERMITTING PROCESSES, 311 NON-EMERGENCY REPORTING, TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT, AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION; AND TO DISCUSS A POTENTIAL PARTNERSHIP WITH MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE ON AI INITIATIVES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Information Technology

Mayor Meiner 

June 26, 2024 – C4 G

 

 

FUTURE ITEMS

 

25.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING OF A PEDESTRIAN JOGGING PATH AROUND THE MIAMI BEACH GOLF CLUB AND PRESENT ITS FINDINGS AND ESTIMATED COST TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE AND THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION. 

Applicable Area: Transportation 

Commissioner Joseph Magazine 

Commissioner David Suarez 

May 15, 2024 – C7 BF

Status: Item to be heard at the September 20, 2024 FERC meeting

 

26.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO EXPLORE FEASIBLE STRATEGIES FOR CREATING AND EXPANDING "GREEN ROOFS", AS WELL AS INCORPORATING GREENERY AND LANDSCAPING ON CITY BUILDINGS, AND PRESENT ITS FINDINGS TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE AND THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION. 

Applicable Area: Facilities and Fleet Management 

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

 

 

Commissioner David Suarez

May 15, 2024 – C7 BH

Status: To be heard at the September 20, 2024 FERC meeting

 

27.

DISCUSS THE CREATION OF AN ARTISTIC RECYCLING PROGRAM ON MIAMI BEACH THAT ACCENTUATES THE SIGNATURE STYLE OF THE AREAS OF MIAMI BEACH (SOUTH, MID, NORTH ETC.) AND CAN POTENTIALLY DOUBLE AS USE FOR BRAND AWARENESS AND PROMOTION OPPORTUNITIES 

Applicable Area: Tourism and Culture 

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

June 26, 2024 – C4 B

Status: Item to be heard at the September 20, 2024 FERC meeting 

 

28.

DISCUSS FENCING FOR VACANT / ABANDONED LOTS 

Applicable Area: Planning Department 

Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez 

Commissioner Bhatt

January 31, 2024 – R5 E

Status: Last heard at the June 28, 2024 FERC Meeting. To be heard at the September 20, 2024  FERC meeting.

 

29.

DISCUSS THE POSSIBILITY OF THE CITY ASSUMING CONTROL AND MANAGING THE SUNSET HARBOUR LIFT STATION 

Applicable Area: Public Works

Commissioner Suarez 

April 3, 2024 – C4 L

Status: Last heard at the June 28, 2024 FERC Meeting. To be heard at the September 20, 2024  FERC meeting.

 

30.

DISCUSS QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE CRITERIA TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE PROCUREMENT OF A “SINGLE HAULER” FOR MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL. 

Applicable Area: Public Works 

Commissioner Fernandez 

January 31, 2024 – C4 S

Status: Last heard at the March, 2024 FERC Meeting. To be heard at the September 20, 2024  FERC meeting.

 

31.

DISCUSS THE ISSUANCE OF NEW MONEY WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS 

Applicable Area: Finance 

Finance 

Status: Last heard at the April 19, 2024 FERC Meeting. To be heard at the October 18, 2024 FERC meeting.

 

32.

DISCUSS INDEXING THE LIVING WAGE RATES FOR EMPLOYEES OF SERVICE CONTRACTORS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2025, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VI, DIVISION 6, OF THE CITY CODE 

Applicable Area: Procurement 

Procurement 

April 3, 2024 – C4 K

Status: To be heard at the October 18, 2024 FERC meeting

 

33.

DISCUSS POTENTIALLY ENACTING A RED FLAG ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL TO REVIEW CITY COMMISSION AGENDAS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING ALL AGENDA ITEMS THAT WILL LIKELY RESULT IN AN EXPENDITURE GREATER THAN $100,000.00 

Applicable Area: Office of the Inspector General 

Commissioner Fernandez 

June 26, 2024 – C4 J

Status: To be heard at the September 20, 2024 FERC meeting

 

WITHDRAWN ITEMS

 

CONDUCT A DETAILED REVIEW OF THE TWO DIFFERENT MODELS FOR THE PROPOSED BYRON CARLYLE CULTURAL CENTER 

Applicable Area: Facilities and Fleet Management 

Commissioner Bhatt 

April 3, 2024

Status: Item withdrawn by sponsor 

 

MIAMI BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025 

Applicable Area: Tourism & Culture 

Commissioner Fernandez 

January 31, 2024 – C4 AG

Status: Item withdrawn by sponsor 

 

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS CREATING A FUND TO PROVIDE FITTED UNIFORMS FOR FRONTLINE PERSONNEL, SUCH AS SANITATION, CODE ENFORCEMENT, AND PARKING ENFORCEMENT STAFF. 

Applicable Area: Human Resources 

March 13, 2024 – R9 I

Status: Item withdrawn by sponsor 

 

DISCUSS THE POSSIBLE ACQUISITION OF PARKING GARAGE AT 6625 INDIAN CREEK DRIVE FOR PUBLIC PARKING OR OTHER PURPOSES. 

Applicable Area: Parking Department and Facilities & Fleet Management 

Commissioner Bhatt 

March 13, 2024 – C4 E

Status: Item withdrawn by sponsor 

 

DISCUSS THE CONVEYANCE OF THE BARCLAY PLAZA APARTMENTS (1940 PARK AVENUE) TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, A PUBLIC ENTITY OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, FOR THE SOLE AND RESTRICTED PURPOSES OF DEVELOPING AND OPERATING THE BARCLAY AS AN AFFORDABLE AND/OR WORKFORCE HOUSING FACILITY AND DISCUSS THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE BARCLAY PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 2023-115-KB.   

Applicable Area: Economic Development 

Economic Development 

September 13, 2023 – R9 M

Status: Item withdrawn by sponsor 

 

DISCUSS LIVE NATION PROJECT TO BUILD NEW THEATER 

Applicable Area: Facilities and Fleet Management 

Commissioner Magazine

January 31, 2024 – C4 AD

Status: Item withdrawn by sponsor 

 

RELOCATE CAT COLONIES AWAY FROM BEACH DUNES 

Applicable Area: Public Works 

Commissioner Suarez

Commissioner Fernandez 

April 3, 2024 – C4 V

Status: Item withdrawn by sponsor 

 

DISCUSSION TO FUND AN INDEPENDENT THIRD-PARTY STUDY ON ELECTROMAGNETIC FREQUENCY (EMF) READINGS AT THE FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT (FPL) SUBSTATION LOCATED AT 1031 4TH STREET. 

Applicable Area: Public Works 

Commissioner Suarez 

January 31, 2024 – C4 Y

Status: Item withdrawn by sponsor