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COMMISSION MEETING

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March 19, 2025 - 8:30 AM

 

Mayor Steven Meiner

Vice-Mayor Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner David Suarez

 

City Manager Eric Carpenter

City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico

City Clerk Rafael E. Granado

 

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AGENDA KEY

 

Consent Agenda:

C2 - Procurement Requests

C4 - Committee Referrals

C6 - Commission Committee Reports

C7 - Resolutions

 

 

 

 

 

Regular Agenda:

R2 - Procurement Requests

R5 - Ordinances

R7 - Resolutions

R9 - Discussion Items

R10 - City Attorney Reports/Executive Sessions

Reports and Informational Items

RDA - Redevelopment Agency

CRA - NB Community Redevelopment Agency

PA - Presentations and Awards

 

AGENDA

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE

 

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

4.

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONS, WITHDRAWALS, AND DEFERRALS

 

5.

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

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

Procurement Requests - C2

 

C2 A

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 2024-277-KB, FOR SECURITY OFFICER SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS AND THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO DYNAMIC INTEGRATED SECURITY, INC., THE SECOND-RANKED PROPOSER, AS THE PRIMARY CONTRACTOR AND TO GOOD GUARD FLORIDA, INC., THE THIRD-RANKED PROPOSER, AS THE SECONDARY CONTRACTOR; FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS AFTER THE ADMINISTRATION HAS CONCLUDED NEGOTIATIONS; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MONTH-TO-MONTH EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING AGREEMENTS WITH FPI SECURITY SERVICES, INC. AND SECURITY ALLIANCE, LLC, UNTIL THE REPLACEMENT AGREEMENT(S) HAVE BEEN EXECUTED AND SECURITY OFFICER SERVICES HAVE BEEN TRANSITIONED TO THE NEW SERVICE PROVIDER(S). (POLICE) 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Procurement

 

 

C2 B

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONTRACT PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO BID (ITB) 2025-008-MP, FOR PRESSURE WASHING SERVICES. (FACILITIES AND FLEET MANAGEMENT)  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Procurement

 

 

C2 C

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 2025-284-ND FOR A WATER TAXI SERVICE. (TRANSPORTATION) 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Procurement

 

 

C2 D

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ROUTINE RENEWAL OPTIONS, TASK ORDERS, CHANGE ORDERS, OR CONTRACT AMENDMENTS FOR CITY-AWARDED CONTRACTS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Procurement

 

 

Committee Referrals - C4

 

C4 A

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

Not reached on 2/26/2025 – C4 AO

 

 

C4 B

REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD – MINIMUM LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS FOR SINGLE FAMILY PROPERTIES THAT EXCEED THE 50% RULE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

 

 

C4 C

REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE PROCUREMENT OF A NEW MONUMENT SIGN FOR MAURICE GIBB MEMORIAL PARK.  

Applicable Area: South Beach

Office of Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

 

 

C4 D

REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS SAFETY CONCERNS RELATED TO UTILITY WORK PERFORMED ON PUBLIC PROPERTY. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

 

 

C4 E

REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE AND TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INTEGRATE UNDERGROUND CISTERNS WITHIN THE WEST LOTS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

 

 

C4 F

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE REMEDIATION RESULTING FROM THE PARK VIEW CANAL REPORT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

 

 

C4 G

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE – DISCUSS A PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE A DISCOUNT ON BUILDING PERMIT FEES FOR RENOVATIONS UP TO $100,000 FOR HOMEOWNERS AGED 65 AND OLDER, WITH AN ASSESSED PROPERTY VALUE OF $750,000 OR LESS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

 

 

C4 H

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE – DISCUSS PLANTING 100 JAMAICAN TALL COCONUT PALMS AT LUMMUS PARK. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

 

 

C4 I

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE - DISCUSS POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND ETHICAL CONCERNS RELATED TO MIAMI DESIGN PRESERVATION LEAGUE’S MULTIPLE ROLES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner David Suarez

 

 

C4 J

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A CITY HALL GREEN ROOF.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

 

 

C4 K

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS A SYSTEMIC REVIEW OF ALL IMPACT FEES AND CPI INCREASES.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

 

 

C4 L

REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY OF DEVELOPING CUSTOM AGENDA AND MEETING MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FOR USE BY THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

 

 

C4 M

REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING CROSSWALKS, ALONG WITH THE NEED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL CROSSWALKS IN NORTH BEACH.  

Applicable Area: North Beach

Office of Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

 

 

C4 N

REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE - MONTHLY UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF THE 5TH STREET PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND THE MONDRIAN HOTEL/MIRADOR CONDOMINIUM BAYWALK PROJECTS. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Office of Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

 

 

C4 O

REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER NAMING THE 5TH STREET PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AFTER LATE COMMISSIONER MARK SAMUELIAN. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

 

 

C4 P

REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS POTENTIALLY UPDATING THE WATER QUALITY STANDARD FOR PARK VIEW CANAL.  

Applicable Area: North Beach

Office of Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

 

 

C4 Q

REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER HOLDING MONTHLY COMMUNITY ACTIVATIONS FOR RESIDENTS ON WEST LOT NUMBER FOUR (4) BETWEEN 82ND - 83RD STREETS. 

Applicable Area: North Beach

Office of Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

 

 

C4 R

REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER A POTENTIAL "TASTE OF NORTH BEACH" RESTAURANT CRAWL ACTIVATION.  

Applicable Area: North Beach

Office of Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

 

 

C4 S

REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS POTENTIALLY BRINGING FOOD TRUCKS TO COLLINS PARK. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

 

 

C4 T

REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE FOR A DISCUSSION REGARDING INSTALLING A MEMORIAL PLAQUE ON 41ST AND PINE TREE DRIVE TO HONOR RABBI STERN. 

Applicable Area: Middle Beach

Office of Mayor Steven Meiner

Mayor Steven Meiner

 

 

C4 U

REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE - 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

Office of Mayor Steven Meiner

Mayor Steven Meiner

 

 

C4 V

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL EXTENSION OF, AND MODIFICATIONS TO, THE SEWAGE CONVEYANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner David Suarez

Addendum added on 3/14/2025

 

C4 W

REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS UNIFORM OVERSIGHT AND REGULATION OF BEACHFRONT CONCESSIONS AND CHAIR USAGE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Addendum added on 3/14/2025

 

Commission Committee Reports - C6

 

C6 A

REPORT OF THE FEBRUARY 20, 2025 LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

 

 

C6 B

REPORT OF THE FEBRUARY 21, 2025 FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE MEETING. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Finance

 

 

Resolutions - C7

 

C7 A

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ELECTING COMMISSIONER DAVID SUAREZ, GROUP V, AS VICE-MAYOR, FOR A TERM COMMENCING ON APRIL 1, 2025, AND TERMINATING ON JULY 31, 2025. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

 

 

C7 B

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND THE OUTSIDE POSSESSION DATE FOR UP TO SIXTY (60) DAYS 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"), TO THE EXTENT REASONABLY REQUIRED FOR THE DEVELOPER TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL CLOSE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Manager

 

 

C7 C

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AND AVR CONTRACTORS, CORP., PURSUANT TO ITB-2023-299-ND, FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AT FLAMINGO PARK LODGE; SAID CHANGE ORDER WILL INCREASE CONTRACT TIME BY 272 CALENDAR DAYS FOR UNFORESEEN SCOPE AND REPLENISH THE PROJECT CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,000 TO ADDRESS FUTURE UNFORESEEN SCOPE OF WORK, UTILIZING PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED PROJECT FUNDING.  

Applicable Area: South Beach

Capital Improvement Projects

 

 

C7 D

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 TO IMPLEMENT A TEXT MESSAGING SYSTEM FOR CODE COMPLIANCE COMPLAINTS AND THE MARKETING COMPONENT FOR PUBLIC AWARENESS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Code Compliance

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Supplemental updated on 3/14/2025 (Memorandum)

 

C7 E

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 MEETING ON MARCH 11, 2025, AND APPROVING “OPERATION CLEAN WATER” TO URGENTLY ADDRESS STREET LEVEL POLLUTANTS IN THE NORTH BEACH WATERSHED ENTERING THE STORMWATER SYSTEM AND IMPACTING PARK VIEW CANAL WATER QUALITY, AS IDENTIFIED IN THE REPORT DATED FEBRUARY 24, 2025, ENTITLED “ASSESSMENT OF ENTEROCOCCI IN GROUNDWATER AND STORMWATER AT THE MIAMI BEACH PARK VIEW CANAL.” 

Applicable Area: North Beach

Environment and Sustainability

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Item to be Submitted in Supplemental

 

C7 F

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 USE BYRON CARLYLE BUILDING PROGRAM SCENARIO TWO FOR MODELING YEARLY OPERATING COSTS. 

Applicable Area: North Beach

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner David Suarez

 

 

C7 G

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 JANUARY 24, 2025, MEETING TO DIRECT THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO EXPLORE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPECIALTY UMBRELLA PROGRAM AND TO DEVELOP A BUDGET ENHANCEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,000.00 TO BE CONSIDERED DURING THE FY 2026 BUDGET PROCESS.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

 

 

C7 H

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 INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT (FIND), WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $3,082,000; AND 2) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT), HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY SUBGRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $375,000. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Grants Management

 

 

C7 I

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN (LHAP) FOR THE STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) PROGRAM FOR FY 2025/2026, 2026/2027 AND 2027/2028, AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM ACT, CODIFIED IN SECTIONS 420.907 - 420.9079, FLORIDA STATUTES; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO TRANSMIT THE LHAP TO THE FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION FOR ITS REVIEW AND APPROVAL.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Housing and Community Services

 

 

C7 J

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF STEVEN ANTHONY, AS THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Human Resources

 

 

C7 K

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 FEBRUARY 21, 2025 MEETING, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO SELECT AND IMPLEMENT, AFTER CONSULTATION WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM VARIOUS SOUTH OF FIFTH RESTAURANTS, A PILOT PARKING PROGRAM, AS SET FORTH IN EITHER OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2 HEREIN, FOR SOUTH OF FIFTH RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION WITH ADVANCE NOTIFICATION, VIA LETTER TO COMMISSION (“LTC”), REGARDING ITS SELECTION OF EITHER OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2, PRIOR TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUCH OPTION. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Parking

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner David Suarez

 

 

C7 L

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 MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONCESSION AGREEMENT WITH THE FRENCH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CRAFTS & TRADES CORP. (CONCESSIONAIRE) FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF A MONTHLY FRENCH MARKET AT THE SOUTH POINTE PARK WASHINGTON AVENUE ENTRY PLAZA. DURING A SIX-MONTH PILOT PROGRAM, COMMENCING ON APRIL 6. 2025: SAID AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE WAIVER OF CONCESSION FEES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM OF THE PILOT PROGRAM; AND SHOULD THE PILOT PROGRAM BE SUCCESSFUL, THE CITY COMMISSION MAY APPROVE AN EXTENDED TERM WITH MODIFIED BUSINESS TERMS. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Parks and Recreation

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Supplemental updated on 3/14/2025 (Memorandum, Attachments, and Resolution)

 

C7 M

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE AT ITS FEBRUARY 12, 2025 MEETING, TO CREATE A SIX (6) MONTH PILOT PROGRAM REQUIRING LARGE SCALE SPECIAL EVENTS IN PUBLIC PROPERTY WITH OVER 5,000 ATTENDEES TO PROVIDE FREE ACCESSIBLE BICYCLE AND MICROMOBILITY STORAGE FOR ATTENDEES AND WAIVING THE SQUARE FOOTAGE FEES FOR THE STORAGE AREA AS AN INCENTIVE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Tourism and Culture

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

 

 

C7 N

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE SPECIAL EVENTS REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES; SAID REVISIONS TO (1) EXTEND THE CURRENT TERM LIMIT ON POP-UP PERMITS FROM NINETY (90) DAYS TO NINE (9) MONTHS, WITH THE POSSIBILITY FOR PERMIT HOLDERS TO FURTHER EXTEND THE TERM TO ONE (1) YEAR, TO INCENTIVIZE BUSINESSES TO ACTIVATE VACANT STOREFRONTS, (2) ALLOW POTENTIAL RESTAURANTS AND BARS ON LINCOLN ROAD TO APPLY FOR POP-UP PERMITS TO ACTIVATE VACANT STOREFRONTS AND (3) ADD A SUGGESTED $5,000 MINIMUM DONATION TO A PUBLIC BENEFIT FUND FOR EVENTS OCCUPYING MORE THAN 40,000 SQUARE FEET OF PUBLIC SPACE AND THAT CHOOSE A DONATION AS A RESIDENT BENEFIT.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Tourism and Culture

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

 

 

C7 O

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, TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE USE OF THE MIDDLE TURN LANE AS A REVERSIBLE LANE ON 41ST STREET TO IMPROVE TRAFFIC FLOW DURING PEAK TRAFFIC HOURS, SUBJECT TO A FISCAL YEAR 2025 OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENT, OR CONSIDERED AS A BUDGET ENHANCEMENT THROUGH THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET PROCESS. 

Applicable Area: Middle Beach

Transportation and Mobility

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

 

 

C7 P

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 FEBRUARY 21, 2025 MEETING, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PROCEED WITH THE RESTRIPING AND/OR REPAINTING OF DAMAGED AND/OR FADED GREEN BICYCLE LANES CITYWIDE, SUBJECT TO A FISCAL YEAR 2024/5 (“FISCAL YEAR 2025”) OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $375,000. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Transportation and Mobility

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

 

 

C7 Q

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING FLORIDA SENATORS ASHLEY MOODY AND RICK SCOTT, AS WELL AS HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE MARIA ELVIRA SALAZAR, TO ADVOCATE FOR THE IMMEDIATE REVIEW, REEVALUATION, AND REINSTATEMENT OF THE LAID-OFF NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA) SCIENTISTS AND STAFF TO ENSURE THE CONTINUED SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF MILLIONS OF FLORIDIANS WHO DEPEND ON NOAA'S WORLD-CLASS HURRICANE TRACKING AND WEATHER FORECASTING SYSTEMS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

 

 

C7 R

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE REPORTS ON ALL THAT WAS ACCOMPLISHED AS A RESULT OF THE THREE NEIGHBORHOOD WALK-THROUGHS, ALSO KNOWN AS “BLOCK PARTIES,” CONDUCTED WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS AND RELEVANT CITY DEPARTMENTS TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE CITY; AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO CREATE A TEMPLATE FOR SUCH REPORTS AND ISSUE AFTER-ACTION REPORTS FOR ALL FUTURE WALK-THROUGHS VIA LETTER TO THE CITY COMMISSION. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

 

 

C7 S

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A $5,000 SPONSORSHIP FOR THE FIRST MIAMI BEACH PET PARADE TO BE HELD ON MARCH 29, 2025, AT LUMMUS PARK BETWEEN 14TH STREET AND OCEAN DRIVE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

 

 

C7 T

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO IMPLEMENT LIGHTING AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ON COLLINS AVENUE BETWEEN 63RD STREET AND 87TH TERRACE CONSISTENT WITH THE DESIGN TO BE USED ON OCEAN DRIVE, AS PART OF THE ONGOING EFFORTS TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SPACES, SAFETY, AND AESTHETICS IN MIAMI BEACH; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO MAKE THIS PROJECT A PRIORITY DURING THE FY 2026 BUDGET PROCESS AND TO IDENTIFY ALL POSSIBLE SOURCES OF FUNDS, INCLUDING ANY GRANTS AS WELL AS NORTH BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TRUST FUND REVENUES, THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS PROJECT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

 

 

C7 U

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE MONTHLY UPDATES BEFORE THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF ONGOING AND FUTURE PROJECTS INVOLVING THE USE OF THE LEONARD HOROWITZ COLOR PALETTE FOR ART DECO BUILDING RESTORATION IN COLLABORATION WITH BARBARA HULANICKI. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

 

 

C7 V

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE MOTION OF THE COMMITTEE FOR QUALITY EDUCATION TO INCLUDE PUBLIC SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS (PTAS) AND PRIVATE SCHOOL EQUIVALENTS IN THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS ANCILLARY MARKETS TO ENABLE FUNDRAISING FOR SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND APPROVING THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO COVER THE COST OF TENTS AND PROVIDING $500 IN SEED MONEY FOR EACH SCHOOL THAT WISHES TO PARTICIPATE, WITH THE TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO MAKE THIS A PRIORITY DURING THE FY 2026 BUDGET PROCESS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

 

 

C7 W

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON WATER, SEWER AND STORMWATER RATE INCREASES UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE ADMINISTRATION HAS DEVELOPED AN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR FIXED-INCOME AND LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, SUCH MORATORIUM TO BE LIFTED UPON APPROVAL OF THE PROGRAM BY THE CITY COMMISSION; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PRESENT DETAILED PROGRAM OPTIONS TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE FOR DISCUSSION. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

 

 

C7 X

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,000 TO THE MIAMI BEACH ERUV COUNCIL, INC., FOR THE PURPOSE OF OFFSETTING COSTS RELATED TO THE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE FOR A PERIOD OF SIX (6) MONTHS OF THE PORTIONS OF THE ERUV LINE LOCATED ON THE CITY'S PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAYS, IN FURTHERANCE OF THE CITY'S INTEREST IN ENSURING THE SAFETY OF STRUCTURES INSTALLED ON PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAYS AND SUPPORTING TOURISM, REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT, REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT AND JOB GROWTH; AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CITY'S STANDARD GRANT AGREEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE FOREGOING. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

 

 

C7 Y

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO REVIEW THE CITY’S ON-STREET PARKING SIGNAGE, INCLUDING SIGNAGE IN FREIGHT LOADING ZONES, RESIDENTIAL PARKING ZONES, AND OTHER ON-STREET PARKING AREAS, IN ORDER TO DETERMINE HOW SUCH SIGNAGE COULD BE IMPROVED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION IN A CLEARER, MORE READILY UNDERSTANDABLE MANNER; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO REVIEW PARKING SIGNAGE USED IN OTHER MUNICIPALITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY TO IDENTIFY THE BEST EXAMPLES AND VERBIAGE FOR THE CITY TO POTENTIALLY EMULATE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

 

 

C7 Z

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, AUTHORIZING A ONE-TIME GRANT OF $5,000.00 TO THE CENTER FOR FOLK AND COMMUNITY ART TO SPONSOR ITS ALIVE ON SOUTH BEACH AND IT’S JUST A CONVERSATION PROGRAMMING, WITH MONIES TO BE DRAWN FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED BY THE CITY TO AID CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS IMPACTED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S REDUCTION IN FUNDING FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

 

 

C7 AA

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS TO TERMINATE THE CITY’S RELATIONSHIP WITH AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF LIVING ARTS TRUST, INC. D/B/A O CINEMA: (1) TERMINATE FOR CONVENIENCE THE O CINEMA LEASE AT THE CITY OWNED FACILITY AT OLD CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 1130 WASHINGTON AVENUE, WITH 180 DAYS’ PRIOR NOTICE, AND (2) IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE ANY GRANT FUNDING SUPPORTING THE O CINEMA PROJECT PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF OPERATIVE GRANT AGREEMENTS WITH LIVING ARTS TRUST (O CINEMA). 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Mayor Steven Meiner

 

 

C7 AB

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) TO LEASE CITY-OWNED RETAIL SPACE TO BE IDENTIFIED BY THE ADMINISTRATION FOR THE OPERATION OF AN INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE, WITH THE LOCATION SO IDENTIFIED AND THE DRAFT RFP DOCUMENT TO BE PRESENTED TO THE CITY COMMISSION AT ITS MAY 21, 2025 MEETING FOR APPROVAL. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

 

 

C7 AC

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A ONE-TIME MATCHING GRANT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $20,000 TO THE LINCOLN ROAD BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, INC. (“LINCOLN ROAD BID”) FOR PRIDE ACTIVATIONS ON LINCOLN ROAD IN HONOR OF 2025 MIAMI BEACH PRIDE, AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LINCOLN ROAD BID IN THE FORM OF THE CITY’S STANDARD GRANT AGREEMENT TO MEMORIALIZE THE TERMS OF THE GRANT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

 

 

C7 AD

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ISSUE REFUNDS TO RESIDENTS WHO WERE CHARGED THE $30 FLAT RATE FOR PARKING AT CERTAIN CITY-OWNED SURFACE LOTS AND PARKING GARAGES UPON PROVIDING DOCUMENTATION OF AMOUNT PAID AND PROOF OF RESIDENCY, WITH SUCH REFUNDS TO BE IN THE AMOUNT OF THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FLAT RATE APPLICABLE TO NON-RESIDENTS AND THE REGULAR RESIDENT RATE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

 

 

C7 AE

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A PLAN, FOR APPROVAL BY THE CITY COMMISSION, RELATED TO THE USE OF PUBLIC BENEFIT FUNDS TO BE PAID BY YACHTING PROMOTIONS, INC. TO THE CITY PURSUANT TO THE LONG-TERM LICENSE AGREEMENT RECENTLY APPROVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION FOR THE USE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY ALONG THE INDIAN CREEK WATERWAY AND AT PARKING LOT P-71. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

 

 

C7 AF

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000 TO THE VISION FRAME, LLC (PRODUCER) FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE DOCUMENTARY FILM "LAPIDUS: ARCHITECT OF JOY" (WORK), SUCH FUNDING TO BE MADE AVAILABLE ONLY UPON PRODUCER'S SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTATION SATISFACTORY TO THE CITY IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, THAT THE PRODUCER HAS RAISED AT LEAST $1,000,000 FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE WORK; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO INCLUDE THIS GRANT IN THE FY 2026 BUDGET; AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CITY'S STANDARD CULTURAL GRANT AGREEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE FOREGOING. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

 

 

C7 AG

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVISE THE CITY COMMISSION, VIA SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA MEMORANDUM, OF THE PLANNING BOARD’S RECOMMENDATIONS, INCLUDING THE VOTE OF THE BOARD, ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OR LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, WHEN THE PLANNING BOARD MEETING AT WHICH THE RECOMMENDATION WAS MADE OCCURS AFTER THE DATE THE COMMISSION MEMORANDUM IS ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FOR FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

 

 

C7 AH

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO WORK WITH THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND DEPARTMENT HEADS IN IDENTIFYING AREAS FOR THE POSSIBLE IMPLEMENTATION OF FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY MEASURES THAT WOULD ALLOW FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE FINANCIAL EXPENDITURE TRAJECTORY FOR THE CITY WITHOUT IMPACTING THE CRITICAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO OUR COMMUNITY AND TO PRESENT FINDINGS TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE AS PART OF THE DISCUSSION RELATED TO THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL POLICY. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner David Suarez

 

 

C7 AI

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 FEBRUARY 21, 2025 MEETING, TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33200 TO ALLOW GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO THE MAYOR AND EACH COMMISSIONER AS TO THE USE OF THE $12,500 ALLOCATION PER COMMISSIONER FOR EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH CARRYING OUT THEIR PUBLIC DUTIES, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF A HOUSING STIPEND OF UP TO $300 PER MONTH PER LEGISLATIVE AIDE WHO IS A MIAMI BEACH RESIDENT AS WELL AS CONTRIBUTIONS TO NON-PROFIT CIVIC OR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, PROVIDED THAT THE CONTRIBUTIONS SERVE A PUBLIC PURPOSE AND THAT THE FUNDS ARE NOT USED IN CONNECTION WITH POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS OR LOBBYING. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Addendum added on 3/14/2025

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

Ordinances - R5

 

R5 A

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.   9:15 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

First Reading on 2/26/2025 – R5 J

Supplemental updated on 3/13/2025 (Revised Memorandum and Revised Ordinance)

 

R5 B

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH NEW RATES FOR ARTIST VENDOR FEES AND AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ENTITLED "BUSINESS," BY AMENDING ARTICLE XV, ENTITLED "STREET PERFORMERS AND ART VENDORS," BY AMENDING SECTION 18-903, ENTITLED “ARTIST VENDOR CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS AND RULES,” BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (3)(F) TO PROVIDE THAT ARTIST VENDOR CERTIFICATE FEES SHALL BE SET FORTH IN APPENDIX A TO THE CITY CODE AND BY CREATING SUBSECTION (5) THEREOF, TO INCLUDE A LIMITATION ON THE ISSUANCE OF ARTIST VENDOR CERTIFICATES FOR NONEXPRESSIVE PRODUCTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 18-905 ENTITLED “PERMIT APPLICATION AND RULES” BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (7) TO CLARIFY THAT ARTIST VENDOR PERMIT FEES ARE SET FORTH IN APPENDIX A TO THE CITY CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  9:20 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner David Suarez

Continued from 2/3/2025 – R5 L

ITEM TO BE OPENED AND CONTINUED TO JUNE 25, 2025

 

R5 C

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.   9:25 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

First Reading Public Hearing on 2/26/2025 – R5 K

 

 

R5 D

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.  9:30 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Continued from 2/26/2025 – R5 N

ITEM IS OPENED AND CONTINUED TO MAY 21, 2025

 

R5 E

HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD FEE WAIVER FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOME APPLICATIONS

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, SUBPART B, ENTITLED “MIAMI BEACH RESILIENCY CODE,” BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION AND REVIEW PROCEDURES,” ARTICLE II, ENTITLED “GENERAL DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION AND HEARING PROCEDURES,” SECTION 2.2.3, ENTITLED “DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION SUBMISSION AND REVIEW,” BY AMENDING SECTION 2.2.3.5, ENTITLED “FEES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS,” TO PROVIDE A FEE WAIVER FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APPLICATIONS IN SINGLE FAMILY ZONING DISTRICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  9:35 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

 

 

R5 F

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 70 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED “MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, ENTITLED “PUBLIC PLACES,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 2, ENTITLED “BICYCLING, SKATEBOARDING, ROLLER SKATING, IN-LINE SKATING, MOTORIZED MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION, ELECTRIC BICYCLES, MOPEDS, MOTORCYCLES, MOTORIZED BICYCLES, AND MOTORIZED SCOOTERS,” BY AMENDING SECTION 70-66, ENTITLED “DEFINITIONS,” BY CONFORMING THE DEFINITION OF MOTORIZED SCOOTER TO STATE LAW; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 70-67, ENTITLED “PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES,” BY PROHIBITING MOTORIZED MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION, BICYCLING, IN-LINE SKATING, ROLLER SKATING, AND SKATEBOARDING ON THE BAYWALK; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  9:40 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Continued from 2/26/2025 – R5 O

 

 

R5 G

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.  9:45 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

First Reading Public Hearing on 2/26/2025 – R5 P

 

 

R5 H

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.  9:50 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Not reached on 2/26/2025 – R5 Q

 

 

R5 I

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.  9:55 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

Finance

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

First Reading Public Hearing on 2/26/2025 – R5 R

 

 

R5 J

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

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez

First Reading Public Hearing on 2/26/2025 – R5 S

 

 

R5 K

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.  10:15 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez

First Reading Public Hearing on 2/26/2025 – R5 T

 

 

R5 L

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 II, ENTITLED “CITY COMMISSION,” BY AMENDING SECTION 2-14 THEREOF, ENTITLED “MEETING PROCEDURES AND AGENDAS,” TO REQUIRE THAT ANY RESOLUTIONS PLACED ON A CITY COMMISSION AGENDA WITH A FISCAL IMPACT GREATER THAN $75,000 AND SEEKING A WAIVER OF THE REQUIRED REVIEW BY THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE BY 5/7THS OF THE VOTE BY THE CITY COMMISSION MAY NOT BE PLACED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA AND SHALL INSTEAD BE HEARD AS A REGULAR AGENDA ITEM; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  10:20 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner David Suarez

 

 

R5 M

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 58 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED "HOUSING," BY AMENDING ARTICLE III, ENTITLED “PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS,” BY AMENDING SECTION 58-298 THEREOF, ENTITLED “RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS,” TO REQUIRE PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOUSES AND BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF ANIMAL TRAPPING OR EXTERMINATION SERVICES;  AND, PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.   10:25 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

 

 

R5 N

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 46 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED “ENVIRONMENT,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE IV, ENTITLED “NOISE,” BY AMENDING SECTION 46-152, ENTITLED “NOISES; UNNECESSARY AND EXCESSIVE PROHIBITED,” TO REMOVE FROM THE PROHIBITION OF THE USE OF LOUDSPEAKER TYPE DEVICES ATTACHED TO AND UPON VEHICLES A CARVE-OUT PERMITTING THE LEGITIMATE USE OF SUCH DEVICES IN POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS, CONSISTENT WITH FLORIDA SUPREME COURT PRECEDENT; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.   10:30 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Mayor Steven Meiner

 

 

R5 O

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 2/26/2025 – R5 V

 

 

R5 P

NORTH BEACH OCEANFRONT OVERLAY - 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 SMALL SCALE PROCEDURES IN SECTION 163.3187, FLORIDA STATUTES, BY AMENDING GOAL RLU 1: LAND USE; OBJECTIVE RLU 1.1: ESTABLISHMENT OF FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORIES; POLICY 1.1.7: HIGH DENSITY MULTI FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-3), CREATING THE NORTH BEACH OCEANFRONT OVERLAY LAND USE OVERLAY CATEGORY PROVIDING AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH FLOOR AREA INCENTIVES FOR PARTIAL RECONSTRUCTION OF CONTRIBUTING BUILDINGS; AND DESIGNATING THE NORTH BEACH OCEANFRONT OVERLAY DISTRICT ON THE 2040 FUTURE LAND USE MAP; 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

Private Applicant

 

 

R5 Q

NORTH BEACH OCEANFRONT OVERLAY - LDR AMENDMENT

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE RESILIENCY CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 7, “ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS,” ARTICLE II, “DISTRICT REGULATIONS,” SECTION 7.2.6, “RM-3 RESIDENTIAL MULTIFAMILY, HIGH INTENSITY,” SUBSECTION 7.2.6.3, “DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (RM-3),” TO REFERENCE MODIFIED DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH BEACH OCEANFRONT OVERLAY, FURTHER AMENDING CHAPTER 7, “ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS,” ARTICLE III, “OVERLAY DISTRICTS,” BY CREATING SECTION 7.3.11, ENTITLED “NORTH BEACH OCEANFRONT OVERLAY DISTRICT,” TO ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS THAT INCENTIVIZE DEVELOPMENTS INCLUDING THE PARTIAL RECONSTRUCTION OF CONTRIBUTING BUILDINGS ON CERTAIN EXISTING OCEANFRONT LOTS WITHIN THE NORTH BEACH RESORT LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  5:02 p.m. First Reading Public Hearing**

Applicable Area: North Beach

Planning

Private Applicant

 

 

R5 R

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 2/26/2025 - R5 AA

 

 

Resolutions - R7

 

R7 A

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE FOURTH 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

 

 

R7 B

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE FIFTH 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

 

 

R7 C

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE WRITTEN RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER AND WAIVING BY 5/7TH VOTE, THE FORMAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENT, AS PERMITTED IN SECTION 2-367(E) OF THE CITY CODE, FINDING SUCH WAIVER TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY, AND APPROVING, IN SUBSTANTIAL FORM, A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PAVE MOBILITY, INC. TO CONDUCT A ONE (1) YEAR PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN AUTOMATED PARKING ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM, PURSUANT TO THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE, AT ITS APRIL 19, 2024 MEETING, AT THE FOLLOWING FOUR (4) MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS: P-12 (900 WASHINGTON AVENUE), P-13 (1000 WASHINGTON AVENUE), P-16 (1262 COLLINS AVENUE), AND P-71 (4621 COLLINS AVENUE). 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Parking

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

 

 

R7 D

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 FEE ABATEMENT PROGRAM, PROVIDING A 100% REDUCTION FOR THE FIRST THREE (3) 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 REQUIRING RESTAURANTS TO APPLY FOR THE ABATEMENT AND SATISFY CRITERIA APPROVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION, SUCH AS DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL HARDSHIP; AND FURTHER, PROVIDING THAT SUCH REDUCTIONS WILL BE EFFECTIVE DURING THE OCTOBER 2025-MARCH 2026 BILLING PERIOD.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Public Works

 

 

R7 E

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE AT ITS FEBRUARY 21, 2025 MEETING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO: 1) PRESENT AN ORDINANCE FOR FIRST READING AT THE APRIL 23, 2025 CITY COMMISSION MEETING, AMENDING THE CITY'S WATER, SEWER AND STORMWATER RATES, WITH THE INITIAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MONTHLY RATE STRUCTURE TO TAKE EFFECT ON OCTOBER 1, 2025 AND THE IMPACT FEE ADJUSTMENT TO START AS PROPOSED IN THE COMMISSION MEMORANDUM ACCOMPANYING THIS RESOLUTION; AND 2) DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT AN EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN REGARDING THE CITY'S INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM, INCLUDING AN EXPLANATION OF THE CITY'S WATER AND SEWER RATE STRUCTURE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Public Works

 

 

R7 F

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ENCOURAGING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION, WHEN PLANNING ITS UPCOMING ARTWORK INSTALLATIONS, TO CONSIDER SOCCER-THEMED WORKS OF ART IN SUPPORT OF THE FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 COMING TO SOUTH FLORIDA, AND IN ANTICIPATION OF THE CITY HOSTING A LAUNCH WEEKEND KICKOFF CONCERT AND BEING DESIGNATED AS AN OFFICIAL WATCH PARTY LOCATION, AMONG OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS, FOR THE FIFA WORLD CUP 2026. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

City Attorney

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

 

 

Discussion Items - R9

 

R9 A

BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

 

 

R9 B

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

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

 

 

R9 C

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

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

 

 

R9 D

PRESENTATION BY PROPERTY APPRAISER TOMAS REGALADO. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

 

 

R9 E

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 2/26/2025 – R9 F; 2/3/2025; 12/11/2024; Deferred on 10/30/2024 – R9 Y / Exp: 6/26/2025

 

 

R9 F

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 2/26/2025 – R9 G; 2/3/2025; 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: 6/26/2025

 

 

R9 G

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 2/26/2025 – R9 H; 2/3/2025; 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: 6/26/2025

 

 

R9 H

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 2/26/2025 – R9 I

 

 

R9 I

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 2/26/2025 – R9 K

 

 

R9 J

DISCUSSION REGARDING LINCOLN ROAD SIDE STREET SIGNAGE PILOT. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Planning

Commissioner David Suarez

Not reached on 2/26/2025 – R9 N

 

 

R9 K

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

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Mayor Steven Meiner

Mayor Steven Meiner

Not reached on 2/26/2025 – R9 P

 

 

R9 L

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

Applicable Area: Citywide

Economic Development

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Not reached on 2/26/2025 – R9 S

 

 

R9 M

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

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Mayor Steven Meiner

Mayor Steven Meiner

Not reached on 2/26/2025 – R9 T

 

 

R9 N

DISCUSS/UPDATE ON WEST AVENUE PROJECT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Not reached on 2/26/2025 – R9 U

 

 

R9 O

DISCUSS/UPDATE ON THE ROOSEVELT THEATRE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Not reached on 2/26/2025 – R9 V

 

 

R9 P

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

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Not reached on 2/26/2025 – R9 X

 

 

R9 Q

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

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Not reached on 2/26/2025 – R9 Z

 

 

R9 R

DISCUSS A 6/7TH VOTE THRESHOLD FOR LDR AMENDMENTS INCREASING ALLOWABLE BUILDING HEIGHT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Not reached on 2/26/2025 – R9 AA

 

 

R9 S

DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION – UPDATE FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT ON SECURITY PLANNING TO PREVENT MASS ATTACKS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Mayor Steven Meiner

Mayor Steven Meiner

Not reached on 2/26/2025 – R9 AC

 

 

R9 T

DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION: UPDATE ON THE CONFIGURATION OF OCEAN DRIVE BETWEEN 5TH STREET AND 14TH PLACE. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Office of Mayor Steven Meiner

Mayor Steven Meiner

Not reached on 2/26/2025 – R9 AD

 

 

R9 U

DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON ENHANCING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCESSIBILITY AND EFFICIENCY AT SENIOR CENTERS WITH A DEDICATED MID-SIZE BUS SERVICE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Transportation and Mobility

Mayor Steven Meiner

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Not reached on 2/26/2025 – R9 AE

 

 

R9 V

DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION: SPRING BREAK 2025 TRAFFIC PLAN. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Not reached on 2/26/2025 – R9 AG

 

 

R9 W

DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION: PARTNERSHIP WITH THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND FOR THE BISCAYNE BEACH ELEMENTARY COMMUNITY SCHOOLYARD. 

Applicable Area: North Beach

Education and Performance Initiatives

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

 

 

R9 X

DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION: UPDATE ON BIKINI HOSTEL DETAILING AND DESCRIBING ALL POSSIBLE SCENARIOS, SOLUTIONS AND OUTCOMES AVAILABLE. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Office of Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

 

 

R9 Y

DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION: LACK OF WASTE PICK-UP SERVICES AND COMPLIANCE WITH CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Mayor Steven Meiner

Mayor Steven Meiner

Addendum added on 3/13/2025

 

City Attorney Reports/Executive Sessions - R10

 

R10 A

CITY ATTORNEY'S STATUS REPORT 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

City Attorney

 

 

Reports and Informational Items

 

1.

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

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

 

 

Redevelopment Agency Items (RDA)

 

RDA-1.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, ADOPTING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 OPERATING BUDGETS FOR THE CITY CENTER REDEVELOPMENT AREA, THE ANCHOR SHOPS AND PARKING GARAGE, THE PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SHOPS AND PARKING GARAGE, AND THE COLLINS PARK PARKING GARAGE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Management and Budget

 

 

Notices

 

1.

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

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

 

 

2.

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

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

 

 

3.

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

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

 

 

4.

2025 COMMISSION MEETING DATES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

 

 

5.

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

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

 

 

6.

ADVERTISEMENTS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

 

 

7.

RESIDENTS RIGHT TO KNOW ITEMS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk

 

 

8.

TIME CERTAIN AND AGENDA ITEMS LIST. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Clerk