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) 2025-023-MP, TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A POOL OF PREQUALIFIED CONTRACTORS FOR FUTURE CITYWIDE REHABILITATION PROJECTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (SHIP); AND APPROVING THE INITIAL POOL OF PREQUALIFIED CONTRACTORS: A & H ENVIRONMENTAL, CORP., BUILDING & REMODELING, INC., BYRDSON SERVICES, LLC, CENTERLINE SERVICES GROUP, INC., CUNANO BUILDERS, CORP., FERNTEC, CORP., HRT CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC, LLORENS CONTRACTING, LLC, PAYA CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, LLC, RESIPRO, LLC, AND SOLUTIONS CAPITAL GROUP, INC. FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO KEEP THE ITB OPEN TO PREQUALIFY ADDITIONAL CONTRACTORS; AND DELEGATING TO THE CITY MANAGER THE AUTHORITY TO ADD CONTRACTORS TO THE POOL, PROVIDED THAT ANY SUCH CONTRACTOR MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ITB, AND TO REMOVE CONTRACTORS FOR NON-PERFORMANCE. (OFFICE OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY SERVICES) 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Procurement

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 2024-524-DF, FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE NORTH BEACH TOWN CENTER (NORTH SHORE D) NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH RISBECK ENGINEERING INC., AS THE TOP-RANKED PROPOSER; FURTHER, IF THE ADMINISTRATION IS NOT SUCCESSFUL IN NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT WITH RISBECK ENGINEERING INC., AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH CES CONSULTANTS, INC., AS THE SECOND RANKED PROPOSER; FURTHER, IF THE ADMINISTRATION IS NOT SUCCESSFUL IN NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT WITH CES CONSULTANTS, INC., AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC. AS THE THIRD RANKED PROPOSER; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT UPON CONCLUSION OF SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATIONS BY THE ADMINISTRATION. (PUBLIC WORKS) 

Applicable Area: North Beach

Procurement

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ISSUE INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE (ITN) 2025-253-DF CITY-OWNED BUILDING SPACE AVAILABLE FOR LEASE AT 1701 MERIDIAN AVENUE, UNIT 4. (FACILITIES AND FLEET) 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Procurement

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO AWARD INVITATION TO BID (ITB) 2024-511-JP FOR WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT – FIRE FLOW PACKAGE NO. 1. (PUBLIC WORKS) 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Procurement

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONTRACT PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO BID (ITB) 2024-512-DF FLAMINGO AND CITY CENTER WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT – FIRE FLOW PACKAGE NO. 2. (PUBLIC WORKS) 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Procurement

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (“RFP”) 2025-218-ND FOR CONSTRUCTION, MANAGEMENT, AND OPERATION OF PADEL/PICKLEBALL FACILITY ON SURFACE PARKING LOT OR PARKING GARAGE ROOFTOP ADJACENT TO LINCOLN LANE NORTH. (OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER) 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Procurement

REFERRAL TO THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER FEATURING ARTWORKS BY LESSER-KNOWN ARTISTS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD – SETBACK REGULATIONS FOR AIR CONDITIONING UNITS 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD – RO DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR NONCONFORMING USES AND ALCOHOL SALES 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Planning

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD – VARIANCE FEE WAIVERS FOR BUILDING RECERTIFICATION. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD – WEBSITE ADVERTISING FOR LDR AMENDMENTS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner David Suarez

REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD – VOTE REQUIREMENT FOR RELEASE OF COVENANT REQUIRING NONTRANSIENT USES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD – LAND USE INCENTIVES FOR SCHOOL AND EDUCATION FACILITIES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD – PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7.5.5.2 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY CODE TO CREATE A DISTANCE SEPARATION EXEMPTION FOR RETAIL COSMETIC STORES THAT CONTAIN ADULT MATERIAL. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD – CLARIFY AND AMEND REGULATIONS ON THE COMMERCIAL USE OF SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Supplemental updated on 2/24/2025 (Memorandum and Draft Ordinance)

Supplemental updated on 2/25/2025 (PHS Board Resolution)

REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO 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

Office of Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Supplemental updated on 2/25/2025 (PHS Board Resolution)

REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE LEGISLATION INCREASING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR VAPE/TOBACCO DEALERS TO PROTECT CHILDREN. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE – REVIEW DESIGN OPTIONS AND MAINTENANCE STRATEGIES FOR “MIAMI BEACH RED” SIDEWALKS.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE CONVERSION OF 7605 COLLINS AVENUE INTO A MARINE SCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER AND MUSEUM. 

Applicable Area: North Beach

Office of Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner David Suarez

REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE – AMEND 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

Office of Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE REGARDING THE PENDING DISCUSSION ON THE INSTALLATION OF "THE GLORY OF OLD GLORY," A SERIES OF MURALS BY ARTIST ENZO GALLO, TO UPDATE AND EXPAND THE LIST OF POTENTIAL INSTALLATION SITES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE AND THE SISTER CITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS A POSSIBLE CITY PARTNERSHIP WITH LINCOLN ROAD BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO CREATE AN ANNUAL LINCOLN ROAD MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL TO LAUNCH IN FEBRUARY 2026. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Office of Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE MEETING TO DISCUSS ADOPTING THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Transportation and Mobility

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE POSSIBLE INSTALLATION OF SMALL AEROPONIC GARDENS AT A LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED IN THE CONVENTION CENTER CAMPUS. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Office of Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS UPGRADING THE CITY'S HOLIDAY DECOR. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S MINIMUM AGE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HIRING OF CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICERS AND POLICE OFFICER TRAINEES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER INITIATING A CULINARY EXCHANGE PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PARIS ÎLE-DE-FRANCE CHAMBER OF TRADES AND CRAFT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS EXTENDING INSTALLATION OF WHITE DIVIDING PAVERS TO THE REMAINING AREAS OF THE BEACH WALK.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS INCREASE IN GRAFFITI AND STICKERING ACROSS THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS A POTENTIAL PARKING PROGRAM WITH DISCOUNTED PARKING RATES FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND EDUCATION-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS DEVELOPING A COMPREHENSIVE, CITYWIDE PLAN TO COMMEMORATE AND ELEVATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH ANNUALLY. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE AND THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER BEAUTIFICATION OF THE ALLEYWAYS BEHIND ROASTERS & TOASTERS AND CAFÉ AVANTI ON THE 41ST STREET CORRIDOR.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS REQUESTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A MUSCLE BEACH IN NORTH BEACH, CONSIDERING THE WIDELY RECOGNIZED POSITIVE IMPACT ON HEALTH, COMMUNITY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE OBSERVED AT MUSCLE BEACH IN SOUTH BEACH. 

Applicable Area: North Beach

Office of Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Tany K. Bhatt

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE - DISCUSS COMMISSIONING OF A SURVEY OF DRIVERS EXITING MIAMI BEACH TO INFORM TRAFFIC MITIGATION POLICIES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner David Suarez

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF PUBLIC BEACHFRONT CONCESSION AGREEMENT(S) AS IT PERTAINS TO THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND ADVERTISING / SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO EXPLORE WORKFORCE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS AND EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVES WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO PURCHASE A NEW TRAILER TO SUPPLEMENT THE CITY’S TRAP-NEUTER-VACCINATE-RELEASE (“TNVR”) PROGRAM AND THE KITTY CAMPUS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS SPONSORING A PROJECTION MAPPING EVENT IN CANOPY PARK FOR MEMORIAL DAY 2025 OR ANOTHER SUITABLE FESTIVE DATE.  

Applicable Area: South Beach

Office of Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO EXPAND MIAMI BEACH'S PARTNERSHIP WITH MIAMI SWIM WEEK. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Office of Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner David Suarez

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE AND THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO 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.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE AND THE QUALITY EDUCATION COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER EXPANDING THE CITY'S PREKINDERGARTEN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO INCLUDE OPTIONS FOR THREE-YEAR-OLD STUDENTS 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE FOR QUALITY EDUCATION IN MIAMI BEACH TO DISCUSS IDENTIFYING A PUBLIC SCHOOL IN THE CITY TO HOST THE HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH CAMP. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL SHORT-TERM IMPROVEMENTS AT MIAMI BEACH PROMENADE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MIAMI BEACH DRIVE), SITUATED BETWEEN 24TH STREET AND 29TH STREET, INCLUDING REHABILITATION OF SIDEWALKS, LANDSCAPES, LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER NECESSARY AESTHETICS. 

Applicable Area: Middle Beach

Office of Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Addendum added on 2/20/2025

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS EXPANDING THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH'S CURRENT HEALTH BENEFITS TO INCLUDE FERTILITY TREATMENTS FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Addendum added on 2/24/2025

Supplemental updated on 2/25/2025 (Updated Memorandum)

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE - DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL CREATION OF A SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT TO FUND THE IMPLEMENTATION SECURITY FEATURES IN THE BAYSHORE NEIGHBORHOOD. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Office of Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner David Suarez

Addendum added on 2/24/2025

Supplemental updated on 2/25/2025 (Revised Memorandum)

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE - DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL CREATION OF SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS TO FUND THE INSTALLATION OF GUARD GATES AND/OR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF OTHER SECURITY FEATURES IN VENETIAN ISLANDS. 

Applicable Area: Middle Beach

Office of Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner David Suarez

Addendum added on 2/24/2025

REFERRAL TO THE SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE – SUPPORT AND SOLIDARITY FOR OUR SISTER CITY OF ODESSA, UKRAINE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Addendum added on 2/25/2025

REFERRAL TO LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE - DISCUSS REQUIRING MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION TO DISCLOSE AND REQUEST AN OPINION FROM THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSION ON ETHICS AND PUBLIC TRUST (AND/OR, IF APPLICABLE, THE FLORIDA COMMISSION ON ETHICS) PRIOR TO SPONSORING AND PLACING ON A CITY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA ANY ITEM THAT WOULD IMPACT OR APPLY TO THE MEMBER, OR A RELATIVE OR BUSINESS ASSOCIATE OF THE MEMBER, OR A PRINCIPAL BY WHOM THE MEMBER IS RETAINED, INCLUDING ANY ITEM THAT IMPACTS REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE MEMBER OR THAT IMPACTS PROPERTY WITHIN THE VICINITY OF SUCH PROPERTY OWNED BY THE MEMBER; AND REQUIRING THAT ANY SUCH CONFLICT OPINION(S) BE ATTACHED TO THE AGENDA ITEM. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Addendum added on 2/26/2025

REPORT OF THE JANUARY 24, 2025 FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE MEETING.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Finance

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AND WANNEMACHER JENSEN ARCHITECTS, INC., FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE 72ND STREET COMMUNITY COMPLEX, FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH INCLUDING AN ADDITIONAL PARKING LEVEL AND PERMANENT PICKLEBALL COURTS; FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $486,812.00, UTILIZING PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED PROJECT FUNDING. 

Applicable Area: North Beach

Capital Improvement Projects

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AND BROOKS + SCARPA ARCHITECTS, INC., FOR THE PROVISION OF ADDITIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR ADDITIONAL SCOPE TO PROVIDE UPGRADES TO STRING LIGHTS, TREE LIGHTING AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR LPR CAMERAS, FOR THE 41ST STREET CORRIDOR REVITALIZATION PROJECT, FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF$ 391,277.18. 

Applicable Area: Middle Beach

Capital Improvement Projects

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. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AND KAUFMAN LYNN CONSTRUCTION, INC., CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK FOR THE 72ND STREET COMMUNITY COMPLEX PROJECT, SAID AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR: 1) ADDITIONAL SCHEMATIC LEVEL BUDGET ESTIMATES AND CONSTRUCTABILITY ANALYSIS THAT WAS NOT PART OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT OF SERVICES; 2) UNANTICIPATED AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO COST ESTIMATES IN RESPONSE TO COMMISSION DISCUSSIONS AND REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATED TO PROGRAM CHANGES AND ADJUSTMENTS; AND 3) AN ALLOWANCE FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR FUTURE UNFORESEEN MEETINGS AND CONSTRUCTABILITY ANALYSIS, IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $95,000, UTILIZING PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED PROJECT FUNDING. 

Applicable Area: North Beach

Capital Improvement Projects

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, (1) WAIVING ON A 5/7TH VOTE AND PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-587(C) OF THE CITY CODE, THE REQUIRED ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ("AIPP") CONTRIBUTION AND APPROPRIATION FOR THE CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL PROJECT (THE "PROJECT") BEING DEVELOPED PURSUANT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MB MIXED USE INVESTMENT, LLC ("THE DEVELOPER"); (2) APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A FINANCIAL GUARANTEE BOND IN LIEU OF THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ("AIPP") CONTRIBUTION; AND (3) GRANTING THE DEVELOPER A ONE-YEAR PERIOD FROM SITE POSSESSION TO COORDINATE WITH THE ADMINISTRATION AND THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMITTEE ON A SATISFACTORY PROPOSAL FOR PUBLIC ART INSTALLATION(S) WITHIN THE HOTEL GROUNDS WHICH INSTALLATIONS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY COMMISSION. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Manager

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE AT ITS JANUARY 24, 2025 MEETING TO ACCEPT THE ADMINISTRATION’S RECOMMENDED BLEND ON USES AT THE SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY CENTER AND TO OPERATE A SUMMER CAMP STARTING THE SUMMER OF 2025. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Finance

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

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) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) MATCHING GRANT; IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $84,000; 2) LIFE TIME FOUNDATION, KIDS RUN MIAMI GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $1,600; AND 3) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY THROUGH THE UNITED WAY OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM (EFSP) PHASE 42, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $35,000.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Grants Management

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS (RFA) FOR FY 2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS AND FY 2025 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) FUNDS, TO FUND ELIGIBLE PUBLIC SERVICES, AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACTIVITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FROM THESE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) ENTITLEMENT ALLOCATIONS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Housing and Community Services

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE SALVATION ARMY FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES; AMENDING SECTION 3.1 OF THE AGREEMENT, "FIXED FEE" TO STIPULATE THE RENEWAL TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT, APPROVING THE INCREASE IN THE DAILY BED RATE FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER BEDS FROM $36.08 PER BED, PER DAY, TO $38.00 PER BED, PER DAY; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Housing and Community Services

​​A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND CAMILLUS HOUSE, INC. FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES; AMENDING SECTION 3.1 OF THE AGREEMENT, "FIXED FEE" TO STIPULATE THE RENEWAL TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT, APPROVING THE INCREASE IN THE DAILY BED RATE FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER BEDS FROM $30.54 PER BED, PER DAY, TO $57.00 PER BED, PER DAY, AND AMENDING "EXHIBIT A," "SCOPE OF SERVICES," DECREASING THE AMOUNT OF CONTRACTED BEDS FROM EIGHTEEN (18) BEDS PER DAY TO EIGHT (8) BEDS PER DAY, BASED ON BUDGET APPROPRIATION; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT.​  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Housing and Community Services

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM MACDONALD, AS THE PARKING DIRECTOR OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Human Resources

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 JANUARY 29, 2025 MEETING, DIRECTING ADMINISTRATION WORK WITH THE MIAMI BEACH GARDEN CLUB TO INSTALL BLUE STAR AND GOLD STAR MEMORIAL MARKERS AT CANOPY PARK.  

Applicable Area: South Beach

Parks and Recreation

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

DEMOLITION PERMIT NOTIFICATION

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY, NEIGHBORHOODS AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT ITS MAY 22, 2024 MEETING, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO NOTIFY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION VIA A LETTER TO COMMISSION WHEN A DEMOLITION PERMIT IS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY PURSUANT TO THE “RESILIENCY AND SAFE STRUCTURES ACT” (FLORIDA STATUTE 553.8991). 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner David Suarez

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE, AT ITS JANUARY 24, 2025 MEETING, TO IMPLEMENT A ONE-YEAR LINCOLN ROAD OUTDOOR CONCESSION ABATEMENT PROGRAM AT 100% REDUCTION FOR THE FIRST THREE MONTHS FOR ANY NEW RESTAURANT AND A 50% REDUCTION FOR THE MONTHS OF AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, AND OCTOBER OF 2025 (DEEMED THE SLOWEST MONTHS OF THE YEAR); AND FOR SUCH REDUCTIONS TO BE EFFECTIVE DURING THE OCTOBER 2025-MARCH 2026 BILLING PERIOD. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Public Works

ITEM MOVED TO R7 E

​A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE, AT ITS JANUARY 24, 2025 MEETING, TO CONSIDER FUNDING DURING THE FY 26 BUDGET PROCESS FOR A COMPREHENSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE STUDY FOR NORTH BEACH 

Applicable Area: North Beach

Public Works

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

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 JANUARY 29, 2025 MEETING, TO CONSIDER FUNDING DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET PROCESS, TO ENGAGE THE CONSULTANT KIMLEY HORN, TO CONDUCT A STUDY FOR THE RELOCATION OF THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT'S OPERATIONS OFFICE, CURRENTLY LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE 17TH STREET PARKING GARAGE.  

Applicable Area: South Beach

Public Works

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DIRECT THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE A SPECIAL EVENT SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE FIFA WORLD CUP HOST COMMITTEE FOR 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP-RELATED EVENTS IN MIAMI BEACH, SUCH SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT TO INCLUDE: (1) A MAXIMUM CASH SPONSORSHIP CONTRIBUTION OF $1.5 MILLION, (2) A WAIVER OF SPECIAL EVENT FEES, LUMMUS PARK USER FEES, SQUARE FOOTAGE FEES, CITY SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000, (3) A ZONE OF EXCLUSIVITY, (4) POURING RIGHTS EXCLUSIVITY WAIVER, AND (5) THE PUBLIC BENEFITS TO INCLUDE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, A FIFA WORLD CUP KICKOFF CONCERT, OFFICIAL WATCH PARTY LOCATION IN NORTH BEACH AND POTENTIAL LEGACY PROJECT IN THE CITY’S PARKS; AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Tourism and Culture

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

ITEM WITHDRAWN

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, WAIVING THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE BOUCHER BROTHERS DISPLACEMENT FEE REQUIRED PER THE BOUCHER BROTHERS CONCESSION AGREEMENT IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $44,565.42, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE 2025 TYR WODAPALOOZA EVENT WHICH TOOK PLACE IN JANUARY 23-26, 2025, IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Tourism and Culture

Supplemental updated on 2/24/2025 (Memorandum and Resolution)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE ADMINISTRATION TO FILL KEY POSITIONS IN ALL CITY DEPARTMENTS TO ENSURE THE EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF CITY SERVICES AND MEET THE DEMANDS OF THE COMMUNITY. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Mayor Steven Meiner

Deferred from 2/3/2025 – C7 Y / Exp: 6/3/2025

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS FROM THE BARRY S. STERNLICHT FOUNDATION AND BARRY AND MIMI STERNLICHT FOUNDATION, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $20,000, FOR THE CITY’S 2025 PROGRAMMING FOR COMMUNITY SENIORS; FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROPRIATE SUCH DONATED FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DONOR'S GIFT, AS SPECIFIED IN THIS RESOLUTION. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Mayor Steven Meiner

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY AS NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXTENDING THE ANNUAL ALLOCATION OF $666,666.66 FROM THE MIAMI BEACH RESILIENCY FUND FOR THE PRIVATE PROPERTY ADAPTATION PROGRAM, CREATED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2020-31504, FOR FIVE (5) ADDITIONAL YEARS, THROUGH FY 2030; AND FURTHER, WAIVING THE REQUIREMENT ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2023-32647 THAT THE ADMINISTRATION REVIEW AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING RECURRING GRANT PROGRAMS WITH REGARD TO THE FUNDING ALLOCATION DIRECTED TO BE MADE BY THIS RESOLUTION. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, (1) AUTHORIZING A ONE-TIME INCREASE IN CITY SPONSORSHIP OF MIAMI BEACH PRIDE 2025 BY $16,914.42 AND (2) AUTHORIZING A WAIVER OF UP TO $8,084.58 IN RENTAL FEES FOR THE USE OF PRIDE PARK ON MARCH 29. 2025, IN SUPPORT OF MIAMI BEACH PRIDE’S FAMILY PICNIC EVENT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Supplemental updated on 2/25/2025 (Resolution)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN ANNUAL ALLOCATION OF $3,000 TO EACH OF THE CITY’S SIX ADVISORY COMMITTEES ADDRESSING HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS (I.E., THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE, CITY OF MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION FOR WOMEN, DISABILITY ACCESS COMMITTEE, BLACK AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, HISPANIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, AND LGBTQIA+ ADVISORY COMMITTEE) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $18,000 IN THE AGGREGATE, TO ENABLE THESE COMMITTEES TO SPONSOR EDUCATIONAL, COMMUNITY-WIDE EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, SUBJECT TO CITY MANAGER’S APPROVAL. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A $5,000 SPONSORSHIP FOR THE EXEMPLARY WOMEN AWARDS EXHIBIT TO BE INSTALLED IN LUMMUS PARK ALONG THE OCEAN WALK IN CELEBRATION OF WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH IN MARCH 2025. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO COLLABORATE WITH THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU (GMCVB) ON EXTENDING THE CITY’S ‘FIND YOUR WAVE’ CAMPAIGN WITH A FOCUS ON FAMILIES AND THE LGBTQ AUDIENCE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION, IN ORDER TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES, TO COMMENCE THIS CAMPAIGN IN APRIL 2025 AND RUN IT THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2025 TO PROMOTE MIAMI BEACH AS A VIBRANT, DIVERSE, AND WELCOMING DESTINATION. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ELIGIBILITY OF MIAMI TAKEOVER, LLC TO APPLY FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,000 FROM THE MIAMI BEACH VISITOR AND CONVENTION AUTHORITY (VCA). 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO UPDATE THE CITY’S OFFICIAL WEBSITE SECTIONS PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, SUCH AS UTILITY BILLS AND RESIDENT PARKING PERMITS, TO AUTOMATICALLY PROVIDE A LINK TO THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH RESIDENT GUIDE UPON REGISTRATION. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADDING THE EXPANSION OF FUNDING FOR THE VOLUNTARY PREKINDERGARTEN (VPK) EDUCATION PROGRAM TO COVER THE COST OF A FULL-DAY PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAM FOR ALL STUDENTS, AND TO INCLUDE PROGRAM OPTIONS FOR THREE-YEAR-OLD STUDENTS TO THE CITY’S LIST OF 2025 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS FROM PREDATORY TACTICS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FINANCIAL STRAIN OF COSTLY DEFERRED MAINTENANCE, NECESSARY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS, AND RISING INSURANCE COSTS; AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY’S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 TO THE CENTER FOR COMBATING ANTISEMITISM (CENTER) TO ENABLE THE CENTER TO PROVIDE ANTISEMITISM SENSITIVITY TRAINING SESSIONS AND MAKE ITS ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM “ANTISEMITISM IS BAD MEDICINE” AVAILABLE TO UP TO 5,000 MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER EMPLOYEES FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, HAVING DETERMINED THAT TRAINING HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND STAFF AT THE CITY’S LARGEST HOSPITAL SERVES AN IMPORTANT PUBLIC PURPOSE, AND DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO IDENTIFY AND ALLOCATE FUNDING FOR THIS GRANT IN FY 2025; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE, AND THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE, A GRANT AGREEMENT FOR THE FOREGOING PURPOSE WITH THE CENTER IN THE CITY’S STANDARD FORM OF GRANT AGREEMENT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner David Suarez

Supplemental updated on 2/20/2025 (Resolution)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO FIND A PERMANENT SOLUTION FOR LAW-ABIDING VENEZUELANS REFUGED IN MIAMI BEACH AND ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES, ENSURING THEIR SAFETY, SECURITY, AND ABILITY TO CONTINUE CONTRIBUTING TO THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO CALEB VITELLO, ACTING DIRECTOR OF IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE), SENATOR ASHLEY MOODY, SENATOR RICK SCOTT AND CONGRESSWOMAN MARIA ELVIRA SALAZAR. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO IDENTIFY AND ALLOCATE $250,000 IN FUNDING TO ENABLE THE CITY TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO FUND THE MIAMI BEACH PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AND PIER PARK STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO BEAUTIFY AND SECURE THE WALKWAYS AND STREET ENDS AT PIER PARK AND TO ENHANCE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY, TRAFFIC FLOW AND INFRASTRUCTURE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE REVITALIZATION OF THE PARK IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE CITY’S ONGOING GOALS OF ENHANCING SAFETY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND AESTHETICS IN THIS IMPORTANT PUBLIC SPACE; AND FURTHER, WAIVING, BY 5/7TH VOTE, THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE REVIEW REQUIREMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2-14(D)(1)(A) OF THE CITY CODE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO HONOR THE LATE LONGTIME CLERK OF COURTS HARVEY RUVIN BY NAMING THE NEW DOWNTOWN COURTHOUSE FACILITY AFTER HIM IN ORDER TO PRESERVE HIS MEMORY AND TO IMBUE THE NEW FACILITY WITH MR. RUVIN’S WELL-KNOWN AND WELL-DESERVED REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE AND INTEGRITY IN SERVICE TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY JUDICIARY. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE, AT ITS JANUARY 16, 2025 MEETING, AND DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO COLLABORATE WITH A UNIVERSITY TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY OF RESIDENTS AND THE WORKFORCE EMPLOYED BY MAJOR EMPLOYERS IN MIAMI BEACH. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO ORGANIZE AND PRODUCE AN EXHIBIT ENTITLED “MIAMI BEACH ART DECO” IN LUMMUS PARK FOR APRIL 2025 TO CELEBRATE THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE, UNIQUE AESTHETICS, AND COMMUNITY EFFORTS THAT DEFINE MIAMI BEACH’S ART DECO HERITAGE, WITH A BUDGET OF $75,000 TO BE UTILIZED FROM THE CITY’S LARGE SCALE SPECIAL EVENT FUND; AND FURTHER, ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION AND WAIVING, BY 5/7 OF THE VOTE, THE COMPETITIVE BID REQUIREMENT UNDER SECTION 2-367(E) OF THE CITY CODE TO ALLOW EASTERN HARBOUR GROUP, A LONGSTANDING CITY-APPROVED VENDOR, TO BE THE SOLE VENDOR FOR THE EXHIBIT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THIS EXHIBIT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Mayor Steven Meiner

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Addendum added on 2/21/2025

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ENCOURAGING MIAMI BEACH GAY PRIDE, INC. TO ALLOW FULL PARTICIPATION OF ALL PUBLIC AND ELECTED OFFICIALS IN THE GAY PRIDE FESTIVAL AND PARADE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner David Suarez

Addendum added on 2/24/2025

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A GRANT OF $5,000 TO AYUDA, INC. TO CONTINUE PROVIDING ART CLASSES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS RESIDING AT STELLA MARIS HOUSE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Addendum added on 2/24/2025

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO CONDUCT A SATISFACTION SURVEY OF CITY-COVERED HEALTHCARE INSURANCE PARTICIPANTS TO INCLUDE SPECIFIC INQUIRIES TO ESTABLISH COVERAGES NEEDED AND DESIRED BY PARTICIPANTS THAT MAY NOT CURRENTLY BE COVERED BY ANY CITY HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN SO THAT THE CITY ADMINISTRATION MAY BE ADEQUATELY INFORMED OF PARTICIPANT NEEDS AS THEY NEGOTIATE FUTURE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS FOR CITY PARTICIPANTS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Addendum added on 2/25/2025

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PARTICIPATE IN NON-BINDING SETTLEMENT DISCUSSIONS IN CLEVELANDER OCEAN, LP V. CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, CASE NO. 2021-011642-CA-01. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Mayor Steven Meiner

Addendum added on 2/25/2025

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXTENDING FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIX (6) MONTHS, THE 41ST STREET TRAFFIC RE-CIRCULATION PILOT PROGRAM (“PILOT PROGRAM”) WHICH MAINTAINS TWO-WAY TRAFFIC ON SHERIDAN AVENUE AND ROYAL PALM AVENUE FROM 40TH STREET TO 41ST STREET, AND PROHIBITS NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND LEFT TURNS ONTO 41 STREET DURING WEEKDAY AFTERNOON PEAK PERIODS, FROM 3:30 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M., SUBJECT TO OBTAINING ALL NECESSARY APPROVALS FROM MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND/OR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NECESSARY TO EXTEND THE PILOT PROGRAM. 

Applicable Area: Middle Beach

City Attorney

Commissioner David Suarez

Addendum added on 2/25/2025

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, REAFFIRMING OUR STRONGEST POSSIBLE SUPPORT FOR OUR SISTER CITY, ODESSA, UKRAINE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Addendum added on 2/25/2025

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO LIGHT UP MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL IN THE COLOR OF ORANGE TO COMMEMORATE THE LOSS OF THE BIBAS FAMILY WHO WERE ISRAELI VICTIMS OF OCTOBER 7TH. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Mayor Steven Meiner

Addendum added on 2/25/2025

PRIDE PARK - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND FLUM AMENDMENT

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.4.1 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, BY AMENDING THE “RESILIENT LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT,” GOAL RLU 1, ENTITLED “LAND USE,” OBJECTIVE RLU 1.1, ENTITLED “ESTABLISHMENT OF FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORIES” AT TABLE RLU 1.1, AND BY CREATING POLICY RLU 1.1.18.B ENTITLED “RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE - CIVIC AND CONVENTION CENTER (ROS-CCC); AND PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES, SECTIONS 163.3181 AND SECTION 163.3187, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT PRIDE PARK, WHICH IS COMPRISED OF LESS THAN 10 ACRES, FROM THE CURRENT DESIGNATION OF “PUBLIC FACILITIES - CONVENTION CENTER FACILITIES (PF-CCC),” TO THE FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORY OF RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE - CIVIC AND CONVENTION CENTER (ROS-CCC)”; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; TRANSMITTAL; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  9:15 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: South Beach

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

RESIDENTIAL USE INCENTIVES –  COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH YEAR 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, PURSUANT TO THE EXPEDITED STATE REVIEW PROCESS OF SECTION 163.3184(3), FLORIDA STATUTES, BY AMENDING THE “RESILIENT LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT,” GOAL RLU 1, ENTITLED “LAND USE,” OBJECTIVE RLU 1.1, ENTITLED “ESTABLISHMENT OF FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORIES” AT TABLE RLU 1.1 TO PROVIDE CONSISTENCY WITH FLOOR AREA RATIO (F.A.R.) REGULATIONS; AT POLICY RLU 1.1.5, ENTITLED “LOW DENSITY MULTI FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-1),” TO PROVIDE FAR INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE THE CONVERSION OF LEGALLY ESTABLISHED TRANSIENT USES TO RESIDENTIAL USES IN THE “WEST AVENUE BAYFRONT OVERLAY”; BY AMENDING POLICY RLU 1.1.6 ENTITLED “MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-2),” TO PROVIDE FAR INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF RESIDENTIAL USES AND THE CONVERSION OF EXISTING TRANSIENT USES TO RESIDENTIAL USES FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE “MID BEACH RESIDENTIAL USE INCENTIVE AREA,” AND TO PROVIDE FAR INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE THE CONVERSION OF LEGALLY ESTABLISHED TRANSIENT USES TO RESIDENTIAL USES IN THE “WEST AVENUE BAYFRONT OVERLAY”; BY AMENDING POLICY RLU 1.1.7 ENTITLED “HIGH DENSITY MULTI FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-3),” TO PROVIDE FAR INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF RESIDENTIAL USES AND THE CONVERSION OF EXISTING TRANSIENT USES TO RESIDENTIAL USES FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE “MID BEACH RESIDENTIAL USE INCENTIVE AREA”; BY AMENDING POLICY 1.1.25, ENTITLED “HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARD (R-PS-4),” TO PROVIDE FAR INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF RESIDENTIAL USES AND THE CONVERSION OF EXISTING TRANSIENT USES TO RESIDENTIAL USES; BY AMENDING OBJECTIVE 1.2, ENTITLED “LAND USE REGULATION,” TO ESTABLISH POLICY 1.2.8, ENTITLED “RESIDENTIAL USE INCENTIVES,” TO PROVIDE MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OBTAINING THE FAR INCENTIVES SET FORTH IN THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, TRANSMITTAL AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  9:20 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner David Suarez

Second Reading Public Hearing on 11/20/2024 - R5 M (Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-4664)

MINIMUM HOTEL UNIT SIZE REQUIREMENTS

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE MIAMI BEACH RESILIENCY CODE, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 7, ENTITLED “ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS,” ARTICLE I, ENTITLED “GENERAL TO ALL ZONING DISTRICTS,” BY AMENDING SECTION 7.1.5, ENTITLED “UNIT SIZES,” AT SUBSECTION 7.1.5.2, ENTITLED “UNIT SIZE STANDARDS,” BY MODIFYING THE MINIMUM LODGING AND HOTEL UNIT SIZES CITY-WIDE; BY AMENDING CHAPTER 7, ENTITLED “ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS,” ARTICLE II, ENTITLED “DISTRICT REGULATIONS,” BY AMENDING SECTION 7.2.4, ENTITLED “RM-1 RESIDENTIAL MULTIFAMILY LOW INTENSITY,” AT SUBSECTION 7.2.4.3, ENTITLED “DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (RM-1)”; BY AMENDING SECTION 7.2.5, ENTITLED “RM-2 RESIDENTIAL MULTIFAMILY, MEDIUM INTENSITY,” AT SUBSECTION 7.2.5.3, ENTITLED “DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (RM-2)”; BY AMENDING SECTION 7.2.6, ENTITLED “RM-3 RESIDENTIAL MULTIFAMILY, HIGH INTENSITY,” AT SUBSECTION 7.2.6.3, ENTITLED “DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (RM-3)”; BY AMENDING SECTION 7.2.10, ENTITLED “CD-1 COMMERCIAL, LOW INTENSITY DISTRICT,” AT SUBSECTION 7.2.10.3, ENTITLED “DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (CD-1)”; BY AMENDING SECTION 7.2.11, ENTITLED “CD-2 COMMERCIAL, MEDIUM INTENSITY DISTRICT,” AT SUBSECTION 7.2.11.3, ENTITLED “DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (CD-2)”; BY AMENDING SECTION 7.2.12, ENTITLED “CD-3 COMMERCIAL, HIGH INTENSITY DISTRICT,” AT SUBSECTION 7.2.12.3, ENTITLED “DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (CD-3)”; BY AMENDING SECTION 7.2.13, ENTITLED “MIXED USE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT,” AT SUBSECTION 7.2.13.3, ENTITLED “DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (MXE)”; BY AMENDING SECTION 7.2.14, ENTITLED “NORTH BEACH TOWN CENTER-CORE DISTRICT (TC),” BY MODIFYING SUBSECTION 7.2.14.4, ENTITLED “DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (TC),” TO MODIFY THE MINIMUM LODGING AND HOTEL UNIT SIZE; AND BY MODIFYING SUBSECTION 7.2.14.6, ENTITLED “TOWN CENTER-CENTRAL CORE (TC-C) DISTRICT,” BY REMOVING “MICRO-HOTEL” AS A PERMITTED USE, ALONG WITH ASSOCIATED REFERENCES; BY AMENDING SECTION 7.2.15, ENTITLED “PERFORMANCE STANDARD DISTRICT (PS),” AT SUBSECTION 7.2.15.2, ENTITLED “RESIDENTIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS DISTRICTS (R-PS),” TO MODIFY THE MINIMUM LODGING AND HOTEL UNIT SIZE; AND BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 7.2.15.3, ENTITLED “COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS DISTRICTS (C-PS),” TO MODIFY THE MINIMUM LODGING AND HOTEL UNIT SIZE; AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, APPLICABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  9:25 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner David Suarez

HOTEL USE APPROVAL CLARIFICATION – LDR TEXT AMENDMENT

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE MIAMI BEACH RESILIENCY CODE, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 7, ENTITLED “ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS,” ARTICLE II, ENTITLED “DISTRICT REGULATIONS,” BY AMENDING SECTION 7.2.4, ENTITLED “RM-1 RESIDENTIAL MULTIFAMILY LOW INTENSITY,” AT SUBSECTION 7.2.4.2, ENTITLED “USES (RM-1),” AND BY AMENDING SECTION 7.2.5, ENTITLED “RM-2 RESIDENTIAL MULTIFAMILY, MEDIUM INTENSITY,” AT SUBSECTION 7.2.5.2, ENTITLED “USES (RM-2),” AND BY AMENDING SECTION 7.2.6, ENTITLED “RM-3 RESIDENTIAL MULTIFAMILY, HIGH INTENSITY,” AT SUBSECTION 7.2.6.2, ENTITLED “USES (RM-3),” AND BY AMENDING SECTION 7.2.10, ENTITLED “CD-1 COMMERCIAL, LOW INTENSITY DISTRICT,” AT SUBSECTION 7.2.10.2, ENTITLED “USES (CD-1),” AND BY AMENDING SECTION 7.2.11, ENTITLED “CD-2 COMMERCIAL, MEDIUM INTENSITY DISTRICT,” AT SUBSECTION 7.2.11.2, ENTITLED “USES (CD-2),” AND BY AMENDING SECTION 7.2.12, ENTITLED “CD-3 COMMERCIAL, HIGH INTENSITY DISTRICT,” AT SUBSECTION 7.2.12.2, ENTITLED “USES (CD-3),” AND BY AMENDING SECTION 7.2.13, ENTITLED “MIXED USE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT,” AT SUBSECTION 7.2.13.2, ENTITLED “USES (MXE),” AND BY AMENDING SECTION 7.2.14, ENTITLED “NORTH BEACH TOWN CENTER-CORE DISTRICT (TC),” AT SUBSECTION 7.2.14.2, ENTITLED “USES (TC-1, TC-2),” AND BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 7.2.14.3, ENTITLED ‘USES (TC-3),” AND BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 7.2.14.6, ENTITLED “TOWN CENTER-CENTRAL CORE (TC-C) DISTRICT,” AND BY AMENDING SECTION 7.2.15, ENTITLED “PERFORMANCE STANDARD DISTRICT (PS),” AT SUBSECTION 7.2.15.2, ENTITLED “RESIDENTIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS DISTRICTS (R-PS),” AND BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 7.2.15.3, ENTITLED “COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS DISTRICTS (C-PS),” BY REFERENCING THE HOTEL APPROVAL PROCESS ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTION 2.7.2, AND CONFORMING THE REGULATIONS FOR EACH RESPECTIVE ZONING DISTRICT TO REFLECT THAT THE APPROVAL OF A WARRANT BY THE CITY COMMISSION SHALL BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE REVIEW OF A LAND USE BOARD APPLICATION OR BUILDING PERMIT FOR A HOTEL, SUITE HOTEL, APARTMENT HOTEL, OR HOSTEL, SUBJECT TO EXCEPTIONS, AND SUBJECT TO THE PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS AND REVIEW CRITERIA IN SECTION 2.7.2; AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, APPLICABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  9:30 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

WASHINGTON AVENUE RESIDENTIAL PLAN - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH YEAR 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, PURSUANT TO THE EXPEDITED STATE REVIEW PROCESS OF SECTION 163.3184(3), FLORIDA STATUTES, BY AMENDING THE “RESILIENT LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT,” GOAL RLU 1, ENTITLED “LAND USE,” OBJECTIVE RLU 1.1, ENTITLED “ESTABLISHMENT OF FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORIES,” AT TABLE RLU 1.1 TO CONFORM TABLE RLU 1.1 WITH THE AMENDED FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) REGULATIONS FOR EACH RESPECTIVE FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORY; BY AMENDING POLICY RLU 1.1.6, ENTITLED “MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-2),” POLICY RLU 1.1.9, ENTITLED “MEDIUM INTENSITY COMMERCIAL (CD-2),” POLICY RLU 1.1.10, ENTITLED “HIGH INTENSITY COMMERCIAL (CD-3),” AND POLICY RLU 1.1.28, ENTITLED “GENERAL MIXED USE COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARD (C-PS2),” TO PROVIDE FAR AND DENSITY INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF NON-TRANSIENT RESIDENTIAL USES AND THE CONVERSION OF EXISTING TRANSIENT USES TO NON-TRANSIENT RESIDENTIAL USES FOR APPLICABLE PROPERTIES LOCATED ON WASHINGTON AVENUE; BY AMENDING OBJECTIVE RLU 1.2, ENTITLED “LAND USE REGULATION,” TO AMEND POLICY 1.2.8, ENTITLED “RESIDENTIAL USE INCENTIVES,” TO AMEND THE MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OBTAINING THE FAR AND DENSITY INCENTIVES SET FORTH IN THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, TRANSMITTAL AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  9:35 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing*

Applicable Area: South Beach

Planning

Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioners Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Continued from 2/3/2025 - R5 T

WASHINGTON AVENUE RESIDENTIAL PLAN - LDR AMENDMENT

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE MIAMI BEACH RESILIENCY CODE, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED “GENERAL PROVISIONS,” ARTICLE II, ENTITLED “DEFINITIONS,” SECTION 1.2.1, ENTITLED “GENERAL DEFINITIONS,” BY AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF FLOOR AREA AND CREATING A DEFINITION FOR MICRO-MOBILITY STATION; BY AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED “OFF-STREET PARKING,” ARTICLE II, ENTITLED “VEHICLE PARKING, BICYCLE PARKING AND OFF-STREET LOADING REQUIREMENTS,” AT SECTION 5.2.4, ENTITLED “VEHICLE OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS,” BY AMENDING THE PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING TIER 2; BY AMENDING CHAPTER 7, ENTITLED “ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS,” ARTICLE I, ENTITLED “GENERAL TO ALL ZONING DISTRICTS,” BY AMENDING SECTION 7.1.11, ENTITLED “RESIDENTIAL USE INCENTIVES,” TO ESTABLISH RESIDENTIAL USE INCENTIVES SPECIFIC TO PROPERTIES FRONTING WASHINGTON AVENUE FROM 5TH STREET TO 17TH STREET; BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, ENTITLED “DISTRICT REGULATIONS,” SECTION 7.2.5, ENTITLED “RM-2 RESIDENTIAL MULTIFAMILY, MEDIUM INTENSITY,” AT SUBSECTION 7.2.5.5, ENTITLED “MID BEACH RESIDENTIAL USE INCENTIVE AREA (RM-2),” TO ESTABLISH RESIDENTIAL USE INCENTIVES SPECIFIC TO PROPERTIES IN APPLICABLE RM-2 ZONING DISTRICTS FRONTING WASHINGTON AVENUE FROM 6TH STREET TO 7TH STREET; BY AMENDING SECTION 7.2.11, ENTITLED “CD-2 COMMERCIAL, MEDIUM INTENSITY DISTRICT,” AT SUBSECTION 7.2.11.5, ENTITLED “WASHINGTON AVENUE (CD-2),” TO MODIFY EXISTING DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS SPECIFIC TO PROPERTIES FRONTING WASHINGTON AVENUE AND TO CREATE A RESIDENTIAL INCENTIVE AREA SPECIFIC TO WASHINGTON AVENUE; BY AMENDING SECTION 7.2.12, ENTITLED “CD-3 COMMERCIAL, HIGH INTENSITY DISTRICT,” BY CREATING SUBSECTION 7.2.12.5, ENTITLED “WASHINGTON AVENUE RESIDENTIAL INCENTIVE AREA (CD-3),” TO CREATE A RESIDENTIAL INCENTIVE AREA SPECIFIC TO WASHINGTON AVENUE; BY AMENDING SECTION 7.2.15, ENTITLED “PERFORMANCE STANDARD DISTRICT (PS),” AT SUBSECTION 7.2.15.3, ENTITLED “COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS DISTRICTS (C-PS),” TO CREATE A RESIDENTIAL INCENTIVE AREA SPECIFIC TO WASHINGTON AVENUE; AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  9:40 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing*

Applicable Area: South Beach

Planning

Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioners Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Continued from 2/3/2025 – R5 U

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 62 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED, “HUMAN RELATIONS,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, ENTITLED “DISCRIMINATION,” BY AMENDING SECTION 62-35 THEREOF, ENTITLED “MEMBERSHIP,” TO AMEND THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE MEMBER TERM LIMITS; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  9:45 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

First Reading Public Hearing on 2/3/2025 – R5 AA

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 14, ENTITLED “NEXT GENERATION COUNCIL,” BY AMENDING SECTION 2-176, ENTITLED “ESTABLISHED; PURPOSE,” SECTION 2-177, ENTITLED “POWERS AND DUTIES,” AND SECTION 2-178 , ENTITLED “COMPOSITION,” TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE ON THE NEXT GENERATION COUNCIL;  AND, PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  9:50 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

First Reading Public Hearing on 2/3/2025 – R5 S

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES," ARTICLE I, ENTITLED "IN GENERAL," BY AMENDING SECTION 6-3 THEREOF, ENTITLED "HOURS OF SALE/VIOLATIONS," BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (a)(9) THEREOF, TO UPDATE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SUBSECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  9:55 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

First Reading Public Hearing on 2/3/2025 – R5 AB

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED "ARTS, CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT," BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, ENTITLED “SPECIAL EVENTS,” BY CREATING SECTION 12-5.2 THEREOF, ENTITLED “SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL PARTIES AND EVENTS”;  AND, PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.   10:15 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Supplemental updated on 2/25/2025 (PHS Board Resolution)

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 IV, ENTITLED “OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 5 THEREOF, ENTITLED “OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL”, BY AMENDING SECTION 2-256 THEREOF, ENTITLED “OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL,” TO AUTHORIZE “RED FLAG” REVIEW BY THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF PROPOSED OR IMPENDING CITY ACTION;  AND, PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.   10:20 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Supplemental updated on 2/25/2025 (Attachment – OIG No. 24-23)

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 ALL OTHER HISTORIC DISTRICTS (AS DEFINED) 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.  10:25 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

First Reading Public Hearing on 2/3/2025 – R5 M

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.  10:30 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Continued from 2/3/2025 – R5 N

Item Withdrawn

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 I, ENTITLED “IN GENERAL,” BY CREATING SECTION 58-2, THEREOF, TO BE ENTITLED "FAIR APPROVAL PROCESS” REQUIRING CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE AN APPLICATION FROM A POTENTIAL RESIDENT WITHIN FIFTEEN (15) BUSINESS DAYS; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  10:35 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Continued from 2/3/2025 – R5 O

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.  10:40 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Continued from 2/3/2025 – R5 P

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 “OFF-STREET PARKING LOTS AND FACILITIES,” BY CREATING SECTION 106-119 THEREOF, ENTITLED “REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE PROPERTIES USED FOR MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING; PENALTIES,” BY REQUIRING OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF PRIVATE PROPERTIES THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING TO PLACE CERTAIN SIGNAGE IN SUCH PRIVATE PARKING LOTS AND FACILITIES; BY IMPOSING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PRIVATE PARKING INVOICES; BY REQUIRING SPECIFIED APPEAL PROCEDURES FOR PRIVATE PARKING INVOICES; BY REQUIRING A 15-MINUTE GRACE PERIOD AT PRIVATE PARKING LOTS AND FACILITIES; BY PROHIBITING PRIVATE PARKING LOTS AND FACILITIES FROM SELLING, OFFERING TO SELL, OR TRANSFERRING ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM A PARTY USING THE PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR PARKING SERVICES; BY PROVIDING CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  10:45 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

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 AN INDIVIDUAL WHO MADE LASTING AND SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH COMMUNITY THROUGH HEALTHCARE PHILANTHROPY, AND ARTS AND CULTURE; PROVIDING SUNSET PROVISIONS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.   10:50 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 86 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED “SALES,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, ENTITLED “GARAGE SALES,” BY AMENDING SECTION 86-58, ENTITLED “CONDITIONS FOR ISSUANCE,” BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (A) TO PROVIDE THAT A GARAGE SALE PERMIT AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 86-56 SHALL BE ISSUED FOR A GARAGE SALE LOCATED IN ANY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE OR MULTIFAMILY BUILDING ON NO MORE THAN TWO OCCASIONS DURING ANY 12-MONTH PERIOD, AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  10:55 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

Finance

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Supplemental updated on 2/24/2025 (Ordinance)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION,” SECTION 2-1 THEREOF, ENTITLED “REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD,” SECTION 2-2 THEREOF, ENTITLED “ALTERNATIVE PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICES ONLINE” AND SECTION 2-14 THEREOF, ENTITLED “MEETING PROCEDURES AND AGENDAS,” FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONFORMING/IMPLEMENTING INTO THE CODE VOTER-APPROVED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER AND CITIZENS’ BILL OF RIGHTS CONCERNING INCREASED PUBLIC RIGHT TO BE HEARD VIA TWO (2) STANLEY SUTNICK CITIZENS’ FORUMS AT REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS, ALTERNATIVE PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICES ONLINE, AND AMENDED PROCEDURE FOR DEFERRAL OF COMMISSION ITEMS AS WELL AS REQUIREMENT FOR TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR CITY ORDINANCES (EXCEPT EMERGENCY ORDINANCES AND PROPOSED ORDINANCES SUBJECT TO ADOPTION PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED IN CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE); AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  11:00 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE CHAPTER 38, ENTITLED “ELECTIONS,” SECTION 38-4 THEREOF, ENTITLED “ACCEPTANCE OF ELECTION RETURNS; INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS,” FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONFORMING/IMPLEMENTING INTO THE CODE VOTER-APPROVED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER CONCERNING RUNOFF ELECTION DATE AND DATE OF INSTALLATION AND COMMENCEMENT OF TERMS; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  11:05 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE III, ENTITLED “AGENCIES, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 1, ENTITLED “GENERALLY,” AT SECTION 2-22 THEREOF, ENTITLED “GENERAL REQUIREMENTS,” TO ADOPT RESTRICTIONS ON THE APPOINTMENT OF A CITY VENDOR, INCLUDING A PRINCIPAL OR EMPLOYEE OF A VENDOR, TO A CITY BOARD OR COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.   11:10 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner David Suarez

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.  1:30 p.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner David Suarez

Not reached on 2/3/2025 – R5 Q

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.  1:35 p.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: South Beach

City Attorney

Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Not reached on 2/3/2025 – R5 R

OCEAN TERRACE MXE ZONING DISTRICT CHANGE TO CD-2 - LDR OVERLAY

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE MIAMI BEACH RESILIENCY CODE, ENTITLED “ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS,” ARTICLE III, ENTITLED “OVERLAY DISTRICTS,” AT SECTION 7.3.6, “OCEAN TERRACE OVERLAY,” TO AMEND THE OCEAN TERRACE OVERLAY REGULATIONS TO CLARIFY THAT REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO PROPERTIES THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY ZONED MXE WILL CONTINUE TO APPLY TO PROPERTIES FRONTING OCEAN TERRACE; AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, REPEALER, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  5:00 p.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: North Beach

Planning

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

OCEAN TERRACE MXE DISTRICT CHANGE TO CD-2 – FLUM AMENDMENT

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORY PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.4.1 OF THE MIAMI BEACH RESILIENCY CODE, AND PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 163.3181 AND SECTION 163.3187, FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR THE MXE (MIXED-USE ENTERTAINMENT) DISTRICT IN NORTH BEACH LOCATED ALONG OCEAN TERRACE BETWEEN 73RD AND 75TH STREETS, AND WHICH IS COMPRISED OF LESS THAN 10 ACRES, FROM THE CURRENT DESIGNATION OF MXE, “MIXED USE ENTERTAINMENT,” TO THE FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORY OF CD-2, “COMMERCIAL, MEDIUM INTENSITY”; AND PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, TRANSMITTAL, REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  5:01 p.m. First Reading Public Hearing**

Applicable Area: North Beach

Planning

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

OCEAN TERRACE MXE ZONING DISTRICT CHANGE TO CD-2 – ZONING MAP AMENDMENT

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP, REFERENCED IN SECTION 7.2.1.2 OF THE MIAMI BEACH RESILIENCY CODE, ENTITLED “DISTRICT MAP,” PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.5.1, ENTITLED “CHANGE TO ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES (REZONING),” BY CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FOR THE MXE (MIXED-USE ENTERTAINMENT) DISTRICT LOCATED IN NORTH BEACH ALONG OCEAN TERRACE BETWEEN 73RD AND 75TH STREETS, AND WHICH IS COMPRISED OF LESS THAN 10 ACRES, FROM THE CURRENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF MXE “MIXED USE ENTERTAINMENT,” TO CD-2, “COMMERCIAL, MEDIUM INTENSITY”; AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, REPEALER, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  5:02 p.m. First Reading Public Hearing**

Applicable Area: North Beach

Planning

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

C-PS2 DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS - 6TH STREET OVERLAY

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 II, ENTITLED “DISTRICT REGULATIONS,” SECTION 7.2.15, ENTITLED “PERFORMANCE STANDARD DISTRICT (PS),” AT SUB-SECTION 7.2.15.3, ENTITLED “COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS DISTRICTS (C-PS),” TO AMEND THE PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL USE REGULATIONS, AS WELL AS DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, INCLUDING MAXIMUM PERMITTED BUILDING HEIGHT, WITHIN THE C-PS2 ZONING DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  5:03 p.m. First Reading Public Hearing**

Applicable Area: South Beach

Planning

Mayor Steven Meiner

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Not reached on 2/3/2025 – R5 AE

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL FUND, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS, AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 AS SET FORTH IN THIS RESOLUTION AND IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A."   2:00 p.m. Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

Management and Budget

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 AS SET FORTH IN ATTACHMENTS A, “PROJECTS”; B, “SOURCE OF FUNDS”; AND C “PROGRAMS."  2:05 p.m. Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

Management and Budget

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 JANUARY 29, 2025 MEETING, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO EVALUATE THE POTENTIAL REMOVAL OF BULB-OUTS AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS TO INCREASE PARKING AND/OR MITIGATE TRAFFIC CONGESTION, SUBJECT TO A FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET AMENDMENT OR CONSIDERED AS A BUDGET ENHANCEMENT THROUGH THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET PROCESS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Transportation and Mobility

Mayor Steven Meiner

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Supplemental updated on 2/24/2025 (Memorandum and Attachment)

Supplemental updated on 2/25/2025 (Resolution)

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 JANUARY 29, 2025 MEETING, FOR THE PARKING DEPARTMENT TO IMPLEMENT A NOTIFICATION SYSTEM THAT ALERTS RESIDENTS IF THEIR VEHICLE IS ILLEGALLY PARKED, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO COMPLY WITH THE CITY’S PARKING POLICIES BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS TOWED. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Parking

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE, AT ITS JANUARY 24, 2025 MEETING, TO IMPLEMENT A ONE-YEAR LINCOLN ROAD OUTDOOR CONCESSION ABATEMENT PROGRAM AT 100% REDUCTION FOR THE FIRST THREE MONTHS FOR ANY NEW RESTAURANT AND A 50% REDUCTION FOR THE MONTHS OF AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, AND OCTOBER OF 2025 (DEEMED THE SLOWEST MONTHS OF THE YEAR); AND FOR SUCH REDUCTIONS TO BE EFFECTIVE DURING THE OCTOBER 2025-MARCH 2026 BILLING PERIOD. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Public Works

ITEM MOVED FROM C7 M

BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

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

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

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

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE PRESENTATION BY THE OFFICE OF STATE SENATOR SHEVRIN D. JONES (SD-34) ON KEY ISSUES IMPACTING MIAMI BEACH. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

Mayor Steven Meiner

PRESENTATION BY COUNTY COMMISSIONER MICKY STEINBERG. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

DISCUSSION AND UPDATE ON LINCOLN ROAD PHASE 2 PROJECT. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Not reached on 2/3/2025 – R9 D; 12/11/2024; Deferred on 10/30/2024 – R9 Y / Exp: 6/3/2025

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 2/3/2025 – R9 E; 12/11/2024; 11/20/2024; 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: 6/3/2025

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 2/3/2025 – R9 F; 12/11/2024; 11/20/2024; 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: 6/3/2025

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 2/3/2025 – R9 G

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 2/3/2025 – R9 H

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 2/3/2025 – R9 I

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 2/3/2025 – R9 J

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 2/3/2025 – R9 K