Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee

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April 21, 2023 - 9:30 AM

 


Jason Greene, Liaison
Nattaly Cuervo, Support Staff

 

 

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OLD BUSINESS
VIDEO1.DISCUSS MOTION FROM THE AD HOC NEIGHBORHOOD RESILIENCE PROJECTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
June 22, 2022 - C4 B
Commissioner Arriola
Public Works
VIDEO2.DISCUSS PROTECTIONS FOR TENANTS
October 26, 2022 -C4 M
Commissioner Arriola
Office of Housing and Community Services
3.

ESTABLISH A UNIVERSAL RENTAL APPLICATION FEE PROCESSING PROGRAM

October 26, 2022 - C4K
Commissioner Fernandez
Office of Housing and Community Services
VIDEO4.DISCUSS POTENTIAL FOR PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENTS IN THE OCEAN DRIVE, LINCOLN ROAD, AND ESPANOLA WAY COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS
April 29, 2021 -C4 Q
Commissioner Richardson
Transportation & Mobility
5.DISCUSS AND REVIEW OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE LICENSING OF BOAT OPERATORS
October 13, 2021 - R9 AJ
Commissioner Fernandez
Finance / Code Compliance
VIDEO6.
DISCUSS EXPLORING DIFFERENT FINANCIAL AND FUNDING MODELS FOR RENOVATING OR BUILDING A NEW BYRON CARLYLE THEATER
February 9, 2022 - C4 G
Commissioner Richardson
Facilities and Fleet Management
VIDEO7.DISCUSS THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU PARTNERSHIP PLANNING WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
January 20, 2022 - C4 AD
Commissioner Richardson
Economic Development and Marketing & Communications
VIDEO8.DISCUSS THE USE OF TECHNOLOGICAL CAPABILITIES TO COMPLIMENT AND ENHANCE THE OPERATIONS OF THE PARKING DEPARTMENT INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE OF CITATIONS AND PREVENTING THE ABUSE OF DISABLED PARKING PERMITS.
December 14, 2022 - C4 F
Commissioner Richardson
Parking Department
VIDEO9.DISCUSS THE ADOPTION OF AN OPTIONAL CITY REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT FOR PERSONS WITH DISABLED PARKING PERMITS, PLACARDS OR LICENSE PLATES, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE SUCH REGISTERED PERSONS WITH EXTENDED FREE PARKING AT ON-STREET PARKING METERS, BEYOND THE MAXIMUM FREE PARKING PERIOD SET FORTH IN STATE LAW - TO HELP CURB THE ABUSE AND MISUSE OF DISABLED PARKING PERMITS.
December 14, 2022 - C4 J
Commissioner Fernandez
Parking Department
NEW BUSINESS
10.DISCUSS THE NORTH BEACH CRA COMMERCIAL FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
12/14/22 C4A
Economic Development
VIDEO11.DISCUSSION REGARDING ACCELERATING FUNDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ADDRESS THE WATER QUALITY CONCERNS WITHIN THE PARK VIEW CANAL PRIOR TO THE FY24 BUDGET PROCESS
March 27, 2023 - C7 AD / R9 S / R9 T
Commissioner Richardson, Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez, & Commissioner Fernandez
Environment & Sustainability
12.

DISCUSSION REGARDING THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PARKING GARAGE AND AFFORDABLE/WORKFORCE HOUSING PROJECT AT THE CITY OWNED SURFACE PARKING LOT (P-23) LOCATED AT 1625 WEST AVENUE

February 22, 2023 - C4 F
Commissioner Richardson
Office of Capital Improvement Projects
VIDEO13.

A DISCUSSION OF A PROPOSED MIXED-USE WORKFORCE HOUSING AND OFFICE PROJECT ON THE CITY PARKING LOT AT 1000 WASHINGTON AVENUE

June 23, 2021 - C4 N
Commissioner Fernandez
Facilities and Fleet Management Department
VIDEO14.

A DISCUSSION OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA (“CITY”) AND MIAMI BEACH GARDEN CONSERVANCY, INC. (THE “CONSERVANCY”), DATED APRIL 24, 2018, FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE BOTANICAL GARDENS, LOCATED AT 2000 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139 (“AGREEMENT”)

Facilities and Fleet Management Department
Status: Item to be submitted as a supplemental 
15.DISCUSS ALLOCATING UP TO $50,000 TO SPONSOR NICOLE HENRY'S FREE 2023 SUMMER CONCERT IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
February 22, 2023 - C7 N
Commissioner Richardson
Tourism and Culture
VIDEO16.

A DISCUSSION REGARDING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, A PUBLIC BODY CORPORATE POLITIC (RDA), (LANDLORD) AND OPEN VISION ONE, LLC (TENANT), FOR THE USE OF APPROXIMATELY 4,236 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR RETAIL SPACE AT THE ANCHOR SHOPS AND GARAGE, AS A RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 1560 COLLINS AVENUE, SUITE NOS. 3-4; SAID AMENDMENT MODIFYING THE FINANCIAL TERMS OF THE LEASE

Facilities and Fleet Management Department
VIDEO17.

DISCUSSION REGARDING CURRENT FUNDING FOR THE SOUTH BEACH JAZZ FESTIVAL AND 2024 FESTIVAL FUNDING AS PART OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET PROCESS

March 27, 2023 - C4 G
Commissioner Richardson
Tourism and Culture
VIDEO18.DISCUSS WAIVING SPECIAL EVENT FEES, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $21,748 FOR THE ANNUAL MODEL VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT HELD MARCH 18-19, 2023
February 22, 2023 - C7P
Commissioner Arriola
Tourism and Culture
VIDEO19.DISCUSS A $10,000 GRANT FOR MIAMI BEACH FIENBERG FISHER K-8 AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT
December 14, 2022 - C4 H
Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez
Education and Performance Initiatives
20.

DISCUSS PRIORITIZING THE EXPANSION OF THE FREEBEE RIDE SERVICE IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AS PART OF THE FY 2024 ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS TO POTENTIALLY EXPAND THE AVAILABLE VEHICLES TO UP TO EIGHT (8) VEHICLES TO MORE EFFICIENTLY SERVICE THE MID-BEACH AREA

February 1, 2023 - C4 AB
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Transportation & Mobility
VIDEO21.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO IDENTIFY AND PLAN FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF ADDITIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OR, ALTERNATIVELY, TRAFFIC CONTROL OFFICERS, TO DIRECT TRAFFIC AND/OR OPERATE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON MAJOR CORRIDORS IN THE CITY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, 5 STREET, 41 STREET, 63 STREET, 74 STREET, BELLE ISLE, AND NORTH BAY/ ALTON ROAD DURING THE PEAK HOURS (4 P.M. - 7 P.M.) OF TRAFFIC CONGESTION; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PRESENT ITS PLAN TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION AT THE FEBRUARY 22, 2023 CITY COMMISSION MEETING, INCLUDING ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS INITIATIVE, IN AN EFFORT TO MITIGATE THE SERIOUS TRAFFIC CONGESTION ISSUES ADVERSELY AFFECTING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF CITY RESIDENTS

February 22, 2023 - R7J
Commissioner Meiner & Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez
Police
VIDEO22.DISCUSSION REGARDING A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ALLOCATING A GRANT TO THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL), INC. TO BE USED FOR ITS COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT) TEEN SUMMER WORK PROGRAM
February 22, 2023 - C4G
Commissioner Richardson
Police
VIDEO23.UPDATE ON THE DISCUSSION REGARDING THE UPCOMING EXPIRATION OF NIKKI BEACH LEASE
October 26, 2022 - C4 L
Commissioner Arriola
Facilities and Fleet Management
VIDEO24.

DISCUSSION REGARDING ANCHOR LIMITATION AREAS BEYOND THE AREA OF THE PROPOSED MOORING FIELD

December 14, 2022 - C4 I
Commissioner Arriola
Environment & Sustainability
VIDEO25.

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DICUSS FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR PRIVATE SEAWALL RESILIENCY PROJECTS, AS WELL AS AN UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF THE CITY’S PRIVATE PROPERTY ADAPTATION PROGRAM

February 1, 2023 - C4 I
Commissioner Dominguez
Environment & Sustainability
VIDEO26.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN THE AREA OF INDIAN CREEK DRIVE/41ST STREET, AND TAKING THE FOLLOWING ACTION: (1) URGING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (“FDOT”) TO EXPEDITE THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE DUAL SOUTHBOUND RIGHT TURN LANES AT THE INTERSECTION OF INDIAN CREEK DRIVE/41 STREET, TO ALLEVIATE CHRONIC TRAFFIC GRIDLOCK AT THIS MAJOR INTERSECTION, UNTIL SUCH TIME AS FDOT COMPLETES THE PLANNING STUDIES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A PERMANENT CONFIGURATION TO ACCOMMODATE A SECOND RIGHT TURN LANE AT THIS INTERSECTION; (2) REQUESTING THE CITY’S POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ASSIGN ADDITIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO 41ST STREET DURING PEAK TRAFFIC HOURS, AND PRIORITIZING THE HIRING OF SEASONAL TRAFFIC CONTROL OFFICERS AS PART OF THE FY 2024 ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS TO ASSIST WITH FLOW OF TRAFFIC ON MAJOR CORRIDORS, INCLUDING 41ST STREET; (3)REQUESTING THAT THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO COORDINATE A ROUND TABLE WITH FDOT, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS, THE CITY OF MIAMI, AND NEIGHBORING COASTAL CITIES, AMONG OTHERS, TO DISCUSS REGIONAL TRAFFIC CONCERNS, INCLUDING ADDRESSING THE CAPACITY OF REGIONAL ROADS SHARED BY THE VARIOUS JURISDICTIONS TO ACCOMMODATE EXISTING AND PROJECTED TRAFFIC PATTERNS; (4) DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION DEVELOP A NEW POLICY FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION, TO ALLOW NIGHTTIME WORK WHEREVER POSSIBLE, AND EXPEDITE THE COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS THAT OTHERWISE ADVERSELY IMPACT TRAFFIC ALONG MAJOR CORRIDORS; (5) REQUESTING THAT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION (“TPO”) PRIORITIZE REGIONAL COORDINATION OF NEW DEVELOPMENT TO ENSURE THAT REGIONAL ASSETS SUCH AS THE CAUSEWAYS MAINTAIN CAPACITY WITHIN EXISTING DENSITY LIMITS; (6) REFERRING TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE A DISCUSSION OF THE POTENTIAL CLOSURE DURING PEAK HOURS OF CERTAIN CITY STREETS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS LOCATED IMMEDIATELY NORTH AND SOUTH OF 41ST STREET BETWEEN FLAMINGO DRIVE AND NORTH BAY ROAD, EXCEPT FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS, IN AN EFFORT TO IMPROVE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS, AS WELL AS PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLIST SAFETY; AND (7) REFERRING TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE A DISCUSSION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL USE OF TECHNOLOGY TO ANALYZE TRAFFIC PATTERNS IN CONGESTED CORRIDORS, TO SUPPORT THE CITY AND OTHER AGENCIES WITH JURISDICTION WITH TRAFFIC PLANNING EFFORTS

February 22, 2023 - R7 I
Commissioner Fernandez & Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez
Police & Transportation
VIDEO27.REVIEW CAPITAL PROJECTS REQUIRING ADDITIONAL FUNDS
February 1, 2023 - C4 AA
Commissioner Richardson
Management & Budget
28.FUNDING FOR CERTAIN COMMUNITY EVENTS/OUTREACH
February 1, 2023 - C4 AD
Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez
Management & Budget
VIDEO29.
DISCUSS WORKING WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO ESTABLISH A POSITION WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (DERM) FOR A CITY REPRESENTATIVE WHO WOULD BE DEDICATED TO ASSISTING CITY RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES WITH OBTAINING REQUIRED DERM APPROVALS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BTRS OR DERM PERMITS FOR CONSTRUCTION WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH

February 22, 2023 - C4 S
Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez & Commissioner Fernandez
Human Resources & Building Department
30.

DISCUSS CREATING A NEW EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION THAT PROVIDES FOR HIGHER PAY WITHOUT PENSION BENEFITS

February 22, 2023 - C4 T
Commissioner Arriola &Commissioner Fernandez
Human Resources
31.DISCUSS ORGANIZING PROGRAMMING FOR VARIOUS ENTITIES: CUBAN SINGER/SONGWRITER ALBITA RODRIGUEZ, SINGER-SONGWRITER MORDECHAIS SHAPIRO, RAPPER "VANILLA ICE," BLUES SINGER SAM MOORE, MUSICIAN DAVID BYRNE, ARTIST MATISYAHU
Feb 1, 2023 - C7 AA, Feb 22, 2023 - C7Q, C7R, C7S, C7T, C7V
Commissioners Arriola, Rosen Gonzalez, Richardson
Tourism and Culture
VIDEO32.

A DISCUSSION REGARDING FUNDING THE PURCHASE OF DIGITAL CINEMA EQUIPMENT, WHICH SHALL REMAIN PROPERTY OF THE CITY, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000, FOR USE BY O CINEMA FOR THE DURATION OF ITS LEASE OPERATING THE MOVIE THEATER AT CITY-OWNED PROPERTY, HISTORIC CITY HALL

February 22, 2023 - R7 R
Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez
Facilities and Fleet Management Department
DEFERRED ITEMS
33.

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 IV, ENTITLED “OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 4, ENTITLED “INDEPENDENT CITY AUDITOR,” TO CREATE SECTION 2-254 THEREOF, ENTITLED “CITY’S INTERNAL AUDIT” TO ESTABLISH A CITY INTERNAL AUDITOR; AMENDING ARTICLE IV, ENTITLED “OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 5, ENTITLED “OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL,” BY AMENDING SECTION 2-256 THEREOF, ENTITLED “OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL,” TO REFLECT THE REASSIGNMENT OF THE INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTION UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATION; AND, PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE

July 20, 2022 - R5 R
Commissioner Richardson / Arriola
Office of the City Manager
Status: Item to be heard at the May 24, 2023 FERC meeting 
34.

DISCUSS INDEXING THE LIVING WAGE RATES FOR EMPLOYEES OF SERVICE CONTRACTORS AND CITY EMPLOYEES FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2024, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VI, DIVISION 6, OF THE CITY CODE.

Procurement
Status: Item to be heard at the May 24, 2023 FERC meeting
35.

DISCUSS THE CITY’S ROLLOFF CONTRACTOR PERMITTING PROCESS AND RELATED PERMIT FEES (GENERALLY CONSISTING OF 20% OF THE ROLLOFF CONTRACTOR’S GROSS RECEIPTS), AND WHETHER THE CITY CODE SHOULD BE AMENDED TO CLARIFY THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A ROLLOFF PERMIT (AND PAYMENT OF THE PERCENTAGE OF GROSS RECEIPTS) IS REQUIRED FROM OTHER PERSONS ENGAGING IN DEMOLITION AND/OR REMOVAL OF CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS OR BULK WASTE IN THE CITY

March 27, 2023 - C4 I
Commissioner Richardson
Public Works
Status: Item to be heard at the May 24, 2023 FERC meeting
36.

DISCUSS BUDGETING FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A DOCUMENTARY TO HIGHLIGHT THE ARTS AND CULTURE G.O. BOND.

March 27, 2023 - C4 J
Commissioner Arriola
Communications / OMB
Status: Item to be heard at the May 24, 2023 FERC meeting 
37.REGARDING MIAMI BEACH SPONSORSHIP OF THE PELICAN HARBOUR SEABIRD STATION
March 27, 2023 - C4 K
Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez
Tourism and Culture Department
Status: Item to be heard at the May 24, 2023 FERC meeting 
38.

DISCUSS PRODUCING AN EVENT INSPIRED BY "SAVOR THE SUMMIT" ON OCEAN DRIVE

March 27, 2023 - C4 L
Commissioner Arriola
Tourism and Culture Department
Status: Item to be heard at the May 24, 2023 FERC meeting 
39.

DISCUSS OWNERSHIP, REPAIRING BROKEN SIDEWALKS AND ADDRESS FLOODING ISSUES ON MIAMI BEACH DRIVE BETWEEN 24TH AND 29TH STREET, AND OPTIONS FOR THE CITY TO ASSUME THE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THESE SERVICES FOR THE ENTIRETY OF MIAMI BEACH DRIVE.

March 27, 2023 - C4 M
Commissioner Fernandez
Public Works
Status: Item to be heard at the May 24, 2023 FERC meeting 
40.

DISCUSS IMPLEMENTING A WATER TAXI / FERRY SERVICE IN THE CITY, AND PROVIDING A POTENTIAL SUBSIDY FOR THE PROGRAM, IN AN EFFORT TO REDUCE THE FARES CHARGED TO PASSENGERS AND PROMOTE AN ALTERNATIVE MODE OF TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND DOWNTOWN MIAMI

March 27, 2023 - C4 N
Commissioner Richardson
Transportation & Mobility
Status: Item to be heard at the May 24, 2023 FERC meeting
41.

DISCUSS OBTAINING FEDERAL, STATE AND COUNTY FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT A FREE WATER TAXI / FERRY SERVICE PROGRAM IN MIAMI BEACH, TO INCENTIVIZE RESIDENTS TO USE WATER TAXIS AS AN ALTERNATIVE MODE OF TRANSPORTATION

March 27, 2023 - C4 O
Vice-Mayor Meiner
Transportation & Mobility
Status: Item to be heard at the May 24, 2023 FERC meeting 
42.

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS RELAUNCHING SLEEPLESS NIGHT

February 1, 2023- C4 H
Commissioner Arriola
Tourism and Culture Department
43.

UPDATE FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REGARDING STEPS TAKEN TO IMPROVE BUSINESS RETENTION AND ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES.

December 12, 2018 - C4 E
Commissioner Arriola
Economic Development
Status: Item to be heard at the May 24, 2023 FERC meeting
44.

DISCUSS A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 28, 2015 BY AND BETWEEN THE MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, A PUBLIC BODY CORPORATE POLITIC (RDA), (LANDLORD) AND CUBICHE 105, LLC (TENANT), FOR THE USE OF SUITES NOS. 1-3 OF THE ANCHOR SHOPS, LOCATED AT 1555 WASHINGTON AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA; SAID AMENDMENT MODIFYING THE FINANCIAL TERMS OF THE LEASE.

December 14, 2022 - C4 B
Facilities and Fleet Management
Status: Item to be heard at the May 24, 2023 FERC meeting 
45.DISCUSSION REGARDING TYLER TECHNOLOGIES PERFORMANCE AND STRATEGY FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH 
October 13, 2023 - C4 J
Commissioner Arriola
Information Technology
Status: Item to be heard at the May 24, 2023 FERC meeting 
FINANCE & ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE SCHEDULE
46.HOW A PERSON MAY PARTICIPATE DURING A HYBRID COMMITTEE MEETING
Finance