Commission Meeting
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March 17, 2021 - 8:30 AM

 

Mayor Dan Gelber

Commissioner Ricky Arriola

Commissioner Michael Gongora

Commissioner Steven Meiner

Commissioner David Richardson

Commissioner Mark Samuelian

Commissioner Micky Steinberg


Interim City Manager Raul J. Aguila
Acting City Attorney Rafael Paz
City Clerk Rafael E. Granado


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AGENDA KEY  

Consent Agenda:

Regular Agenda:

C2 - Competitive Bid Reports

R2 - Competitive Bid Reports

C4 - Commission Committee Assignments

R5 - Ordinances

C6 - Commission Committee Reports

R7 - Resolutions

C7 - Resolutions

R9 - New Businesses & Commission Requests

 

R10 - City Attorney Reports        



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
C2 - Competitive Bid Reports
C2AREQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) 2021-136-WG FOR STATE LEGISLATIVE CONSULTING SERVICES.
Office of the City Manager/Procurement
C2BREQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) 2021-149-KB CITY OF MIAMI BEACH REBRANDING SERVICES.
Marketing and Communications/Procurement
ITEM DEFERRED
C2CREQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONTRACT PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO BID (ITB) 2021-032-AY FOR ELECTRIC MOTOR REWIND PUMP REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE.
Public Works/Procurement
ITEM DEFERRED
C2DREQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO EXERCISE TERM RENEWAL OPTIONS, SERVICE/TASK ORDER AND CHANGE ORDERS FOR CITY AWARDED CONTRACTS.
Procurement
C4 - Committee Assignments
C4A

REFERRAL TO ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMITTEE - EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION TO PROMOTE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES IN SOUTH POINTE PARK.

Organizational Development and Performance Initiatives
C4BREFERRAL TO THE PRODUCTION INDUSTRY COUNCIL A REQUEST IT ANALYZE CITY FEES RELATED TO PRODUCTION OF FILM, TELEVISION, AND DIGITAL INDUSTRIES.
Commissioner David Richardson
C4CREFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS LITTER GETTING INTO THE CITY'S STORMWATER DRAINS WITH POTENTIAL ACTION IF DEEMED NECESSARY.
Commissioner Mark Samuelian
C4DREFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS CLOSING THE LOOPHOLE FOR UN-CALCULATED ROOFTOP HEIGHT AND FLOOR TO AREA RATIO (FAR).
Commissioner Mark Samuelian
C4EREFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS ADDING BED AND BREAKFASTS TO THE WEST AVENUE OVERLAY PROHIBITIONS.
Commissioner Mark Samuelian
C4FREFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF THE URBAN FORESTRY MASTER PLAN.
Commissioner Steven Meiner
C4GREFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE (TO BE HEARD AT ITS MARCH 24, 2021 MEETING) AND PLANNING BOARD RELATING TO PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO RETAIL FULFILLMENT CENTERS. 
Office of the City Attorney/Planning
Commissioner David Richardson
C4HREFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD - AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE CATERING AND CONCESSION SERVICES MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT, DATED JUNE 5, 2013, BETWEEN THE CITY AND SERVICE AMERICA CORPORATION D/B/A CENTERPLATE FOR CATERING CONCESSIONS AT THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER; SAID AMENDMENT (1) EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL FOUR (4) YEARS, ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2026; (2) RESTRUCTURING THE FINANCIAL TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT AND (3) EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF SERVICES OF THE AGREEMENT TO INCLUDE CATERING AND CONCESSION SERVICES FOR THE CARL FISHER CLUBHOUSE AND ANNEX, LOCATED WITHIN THE 21ST STREET COMMUNITY CENTER COMPLEX, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO 2020-109WG FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATOR FOR THE CARL FISHER CLUBHOUSE.
Tourism and Culture/Procurement
Deferred from December 9, 2020 - R7 H
C4IREFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD - ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO LINCOLN ROAD RETAIL USES AND SIZE LIMITS.
Planning
Commissioner Ricky Arriola
C4JDUAL REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 142-3 OF THE CITY CODE, TO PROHIBIT PERSONS AND BUSINESS ENTITIES FROM ENGAGING IN THE RENTAL OR LEASE OF MOTOR VEHICLES IN ALL ZONING CATEGORIES IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
VIDEOOffice of the City Attorney
Commissioner David Richardson
C4KREFERRAL TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE CURRENT OPTIONS ON WHAT TO DO WITH THE BYRON CARLYLE TO INCLUDE ALTERNATIVES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATION.
Commissioner Mark Samuelian
C4LREFERRAL TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE - DISCUSSION REGARDING FUNDING FOR THE BYRON CARLYLE THEATRE.
Commissioner Michael Gongora
C4MREFERRAL TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE - DISCUSSION REGARDING THE NUMBER OF TAXI PARKING SPACES IN MIAMI BEACH.
Vice-Mayor Michael Gongora
C4NREFERRAL TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AT THE INTERSECTION OF ALTON ROAD AND CHASE AVENUE.
Commissioner Steven Meiner
C4OREFERRAL TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE POSSIBILITY TO EXTEND THE OUTDOOR SEATING PROGRAM IN SELECTED AREAS.
Commissioner Steven Meiner
C4PREFERRAL TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE DEVELOPMENT OF VIRTUAL SCHOOL TOURS TO PROMOTE THE MIAMI BEACH K-12 EDUCATION SYSTEM TO FAMILIES CONSIDERING A MOVE TO MIAMI BEACH. 
Commissioner Steven Meiner
C4QREFERRAL TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS STREET LIGHTING IN THE LAKEVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD. 
Commissioner Steven Meiner
C4RDUAL REFERRAL TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE AND THE HISPANIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - DISCUSSION REGARDING RENAMING A PUBLIC STREET AFTER SIMON BOLIVAR.
Vice-Mayor Michael Gongora
C4SREFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR POLICE AND PARKING TOWING PERMITS, AS REVISED; AND ALSO TO DISCUSS COMMISSIONER RICHARDSON’S PROPOSAL REGARDING AMENDING THE CODE TO ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL POLICE AND PARKING TOWING PERMITTEES; THE VIABILITY OF BRINGING TOWING IN-HOUSE; AND A DRAFT COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF TOWING PERMITS; AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE TO ACCOMMODATE  THE SAME.
Parking
C4TREFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE - REVISED G.O. BOND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.
Office of the City Manager
Mayor Dan Gelber
C4UREFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS AN AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND GLOBAL SPECTRUM L.P. FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER TO (1) EXTEND THE TERM FOR AN ADDITIONAL EIGHTEEN (18) MONTH  PERIOD WITH SUCH EXTENSION COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1, 2022, AND ENDING ON FEBRUARY 28, 2024, TO ACCOUNT FOR IMPACTS RELATED TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC;  AND (2) EXPAND THE SCOPE OF SERVICES OF THE AGREEMENT TO INCLUDE THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE TWO CITY FACILITIES (CLUBHOUSE BUILDINGS), LOCATED WITHIN THE 21ST STREET COMMUNITY CENTER COMPLEX, (CURRENTLY KNOWN AS THE “CARL FISHER CLUBHOUSE” AND THE “LITTLE STAGE THEATER”), THE COLLINS CANAL PARK, AND PRIDE PARK; WHICH AMENDMENT NO.4 SHALL REQUIRE A WAIVER, BY 5/7TH VOTE, OF THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENT IN SECTION 2-367(e) OF THE CITY CODE.
Tourism and Culture
ITEM DEFERRED
C4VREFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO IDENTIFY FUNDING SOURCES FOR UPCOMING SEAWALL NEEDS.
Commissioner Mark Samuelian
Co-sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg
C4WREFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS IMPLEMENTING TEN YEAR VESTING FOR ALL FUTURE EMPLOYEES.
Commissioner Ricky Arriola
C4XREFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS EXTENDING THE PREKINDERGARTEN EDUCATIONAL PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR. 
Commissioner Ricky Arriola
Co-sponsored by Commissioner Meiner
C4YREFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE STATUS AND PLAN FOR THE BARCLAY PROPERTY.
Commissioner Ricky Arriola
C4ZREFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS RE-ESTABLISHING THE TEMPORARY ART INSTALLATION PROGRAM.
Commissioner Ricky Arriola
C4AAREFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE COMPOSTING PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND STUDY THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH EXPANDING THE PROGRAMS.
Commissioner David Richardson
C4ABREFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS (1) INCREASING THE CITY’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE TREE PRESERVATION TRUST FUND; AND (2) THE FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY OF USING THE WEST LOTS (OR A PORTION THEREOF) FOR THE CULTIVATION OF TREES THAT ARE NOT READILY AVAILABLE IN  A NURSERY SETTING, FOR FUTURE INSTALLATION THROUGHOUT THE CITY AS PART OF THE CITY’S PUBLIC PROJECTS.
Commissioner David Richardson
C4ACREFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE (TO BE HEARD AT ITS APRIL 2021 MEETING) TO DISCUSS THE RENEWAL OF THE CITY’S AGREEMENT WITH THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU (“GMCVB”).
Tourism and Culture
Supplemental updated on 3/12/2021 (Memorandum)
C4ADREFERRAL TO THE MARCH 26, 2021 FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE SPONSORSHIP OF CELEBRITY BEACH SOCCER MATCH 2021.
Commissioner Steven Meiner
Co-sponsored by Commissioner Michael Gongora
C4AEREFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE FUNDS ALLOCATED TO NAUTILUS MIDDLE SCHOOL FROM THE SUPER BOWL HOST COMMITTEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 INTENDED TO BE UTILIZED FOR THE SCHOOL. 
Commissioner Steven Meiner
C4AFREFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITY’S PLAN TO REMOVE AND RELOCATE PALM TREES. 
Commissioner Steven Meiner
C4AGREFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES ON MARKETING, BRANDING, AND PROPERTY VALUES AS A RESULT OF REDUCING THE PERCENTAGE OF PALM TREES IN MIAMI BEACH.
Commissioner Steven Meiner
C4AHREFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE COST OF MAINTAINING SHADE TREES, INCLUDING SANITATION AND LEAF BLOWING COSTS.
Commissioner Steven Meiner
C4AIREFERRAL TO THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS CARES ACT FUNDS.
Mayor Dan Gelber
Addendum added on 3/12/2021 (Approved by Mayor)
C4AJREFERRAL TO NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 46 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED "ENVIRONMENT," BY AMENDING ARTICLE Il, ENTITLED "CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF TREES AND PLANTS," BY AMENDING DIVISION 2, ENTITLED "TREE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION," BY AMENDING SECTION 46-58, ENTITLED “TREE REMOVAL REQUIREMENTS, EXEMPTIONS, AND PROHIBITED SPECIES” TO PROHIBIT REMOVAL OF TREES AND PALMS IDENTIFIED IN APPENDIX F OF THE URBAN FORESTRY MASTER PLAN FROM PUBLIC PROPERTY; AMENDING SECTION 46-63 THEREOF, ENTITLED “CRITERIA AND CONDITIONS FOR HERITAGE TREE DESIGNATION AND HERITAGE TREE REMOVAL AND RELOCATION,” TO PERMIT PALMS OR GROUPING OF PALMS TO QUALIFY FOR DESIGNATION AS HERITAGE TREES IN THE SAME MANNER AS OTHER SPECIMEN TREES; AND, PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Office of the City Attorney
Commissioner Steven Meiner
Addendum added on 3/15/2021 (Approved by Mayor)
C4AKREFERRAL TO LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 126 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED “LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS,” BY AMENDING SECTION 126-6 THEREOF, ENTITLED “MINIMUM STANDARDS” TO INCLUDE THE PALMS IDENTIFIED IN APPENDIX F OF THE URBAN FORESTRY MASTER PLAN FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING THE NUMBER OF REQUIRED STREET TREES, AND THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF TREES REQUIRED PER LOT OR PER ACRE OF NET LOT AREA; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Office of the City Attorney
Commissioner Steven Meiner
Addendum added on 3/15/2021 (Approved by Mayor)
C6 - Commission Committee Reports
C6AREPORT OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 2021 LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING: 1. OCEAN DRIVE MXE LAND USE AND ZONING AMENDMENTS. 2. PARKING REDUCTIONS – MXE. 3. COMMERCIAL HEIGHT LIMITS FOR OFFICE USES – ALTON ROAD. 4. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO DEVELOP AND LAUNCH AN INSPIRATIONAL RESILIENCY VISION CAMPAIGN, CONSISTENT WITH THE GUIDANCE SET FORTH IN THIS RESOLUTION, WHICH WILL ENVISION HOW THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH WILL LOOK LIKE IN THIRTY YEARS OR LONGER, AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PRESENT A RECOMMENDED APPROACH TO THE RESILIENCY VISION CAMPAIGN BEFORE THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE AT ITS MAY 26, 2020 MEETING. 5. UPDATE ON PROJECTS: A) WEST AVENUE B) INDIAN CREEK C) PALM & HIBISCUS D) FIRST STREET.  6. DISCUSS ENACTING LIMITATIONS ON BIG BOX STORES ON LINCOLN ROAD. 7. DISCUSSION REGARDING TIGHT URBANISM. 8. DISCUSSION ON THE CITY’S DRAFT CLIMATE ACTION PLAN AND PRESENT OPTIONS TO CONTINUE TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. 9. REVIEW CITY CODE SECTION 90-277 CONCERNING ANY CONTAINERS OR DUMPSTERS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY REQUIRING A PERMIT. 10. DISCUSSION REGARDING AN ALTERNATIVE HARMONIZATION PLAN FOR 959 WEST AVENUE.
Office of the City Manager
C6BREPORT OF THE FEBRUARY 19, 2021 FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE MEETING: 1. DISCUSSION REGARDING MIAMI BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND ITS FINANCIAL CONDITION. 2. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PROGRESS MADE ON THE $330,000 APPROPRIATED FROM THE CITY’S GENERAL RESERVES ALLOCATED TO SUPPORT RENT, MORTGAGE, AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. 3. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE REVIEW OF THE JULIA TUTTLE BUS RAPID TRANSIT DEMONSTRATION PROJECT. 4. DISCUSSION ON THE CITY'S DEPENDENCE ON TOURISM REVENUES AND HOW TO MITIGATE 5. DISCUSS FUNDING BOLLARDS ALONG THE BEACHWALK. 6. UPDATE FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REGARDING STEPS TAKEN TO STREAMLINE THE BUSINESS PERMITTING PROCESS, IMPROVE BUSINESS RETENTION AND ATTRACT NEW BUSINESS. 7. DISCUSSION REGARDING ADDING A FUNDING SOURCE FOR THE BAYSHORE PARK (FORMER PAR 3) PROJECT UTILITY RELOCATION. 8. DISCUSS A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, A FLORIDA MUNICIPAL CORPORATION (CITY) AND MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, A PUBLIC BODY CORPORATE AND POLITIC (THE "RDA") (HEREINAFTER COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS "LANDLORD"), AND THE MOONLIGHTER FABLAB, INC., A FLORIDA NOT-FOR PROFIT CORPORATION (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS "TENANT") FOR SUITE G IN THE PENNSYLVANIA GARAGE CONDOMINIUM INCLUSIVE OF THE NORTHEASTERLY 935 SQUARE FEET, LOCATED AT 1661 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA. 9. DISCUSS A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, A FLORIDA MUNICIPAL CORPORATION (CITY) AND MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, A PUBLIC BODY CORPORATE AND POLITIC (RDA), (HEREIN AFTER COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS LANDLORD), AND THE MIAMI BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, A FLORIDA NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION FOR APPROXIMATELY 721 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR RETAIL SPACE AT THE ANCHOR SHOPS GARAGE, LOCATED AT 100 16TH STREET, SUITE NO. 6, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS AND TWENTY-FIVE (25) DAYS RETROACTIVELY COMMENCING ON JANUARY 1, 2021 AND ENDING ON JANUARY 26, 2024. 10. DISCUSS A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, A FLORIDA MUNICIPAL CORPORATION (CITY) AND SOBE CATS SPAY & NEUTER, INC, FOR THE USE OF A CITY-OWNED PROPERTY CONTAINING A 2400 SQUARE FOOT CITY-OWNED BUILDING, LOCATED AT 8128 COLLINS AVENUE (PREMISES), TO PROVIDE TRAP, NEUTER, VACCINATE, AND RELEASE PROGRAM (TNVR) AND OTHER ANIMAL WELFARE RELATED SERVICES. 11. DISCUSS FUNDING FOR THE LAZARUS PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY CAMILLUS HOUSE. 12. DISCUSS THE COST OF OBTAINING A ZONING VERIFICATION LETTER. 13. DISCUSS ADOPTING A BIKE SAFETY ORDINANCE. 14. DISCUSS THE INSTALLATION OF A MOTORIZED GATE AT SOUTH POINTE PARK. 15. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT’S BUDGET AND WHETHER ADDITIONAL FUNDS ARE NEEDED TO MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER IN THE CITY. 16. DISCUSS INVESTING IN PLAYGROUNDS IN LUMMUS PARK. 17. DISCUSS THE CURRENT STATE OF AND FUTURE PLANS FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH PARKING DEPARTMENT. 18. DISCUSS A PROPOSED EXTENSION OF THE CITY’S EXISTING LEASE WITH 1 WASHINGTON AVENUE CORP, THE CITY’S LONG-TERM TENANT AND OPERATOR OF THE “SMITH & WOLLENSKY” RESTAURANT FACILITY AT SOUTH POINTE PARK, WITH THE FOREGOING SUBJECT TO INDEPENDENT THIRD-PARTY APPRAISALS OF THE LEASE AND NEGOTIATION OF THE LEASE AMENDMENT TERMS, INCLUDING PROPOSED TENANT IMPROVEMENTS, WHICH WOULD BE COMPLETED BY THE LESSEE, AT NO COST OR EXPENSE TO THE CITY. 19. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ANNEXATION OF THE WESTERNMOST ISLANDS OF THE VENETIAN ISLANDS AND MAKING THEM A PART OF MIAMI BEACH, AND TO REVIEW PROPERTY TAXES, ECONOMIC IMPACT, AND VALUE. 20. DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY’S HOMELESS WALK-IN CENTER. 21. DISCUSSION REGARDING MIAMI NEW DRAMA’S TERM SHEET FOR COLLINS PARK GARAGE PROJECT. 22. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 34 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH ENTITLED "COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT," BY AMENDING ARTICLE Ill THEREOF, ENTITLED" SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS," BY AMENDING DIVISION 5, ENTITLED" DISTRICT 4," BY AMENDING SECTION 34-203 THEREOF, TO ELIMINATE THE AD VALOREM CAP OF $500 PER PROPERTY PER YEAR, CONSISTENT WITH ORDINANCE NO. 2002-3380; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 23. DISCUSSION REGARDING AMENDING MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE CHAPTER 78, ARTICLE II THEREOF, ENTITLED “EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS;” AMENDING SECTION 78-81, “ENTITLED GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE,” AND SECTION 78-82, ENTITLED “HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION," TO PROVIDE THAT ANY EMPLOYEE WHO ELECTS TO DECLINE PARTICIPATION IN THE CITY’S GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE FOLLOWING RETIREMENT MAY RESUME COVERAGE WITH THE CITY’S CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS THE COST OF COVERAGE IF IT IS DEMONSTRATED THAT THE RETIRED EMPLOYEE HAS MAINTAINED CONTINUOUS COVERAGE UNDER ANOTHER GROUP HEALTH PLAN SINCE THEIR DATE OF RETIREMENT OR SINCE THE DATE ON WHICH THEY LAST OPTED OUT OF THE CITY’S GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN. 24. REVIEW OF A PROPOSED TRANSACTION WITH THE GREATER MIAMI JEWISH FEDERATION, INC., A FLORIDA NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION (THE “FEDERATION”), THE CITY’S LONG-TERM LESSEE AND OPERATOR OF THE HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL SITE LOCATED AT 1933-1945 MERIDIAN AVENUE (THE “MEMORIAL”), FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE MEMORIAL AND ADJACENT MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT AT 775 19TH STREET TO THE FEDERATION, TO PERMIT THE FEDERATION, AT ITS SOLE COST AND EXPENSE, TO DEVELOP, CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A STATE-OF-THE-ART HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER, FOR THE PRESENTATION OF EXHIBITS, LECTURES AND OTHER INTERACTIVE PROGRAMMING THAT CONNECTS THE HOLOCAUST EXPERIENCE TO CONTEMPORARY CIVIC LIFE AND PROMOTES TOLERANCE, REMEMBRANCE AND GLOBAL HUMAN RIGHTS. 25. DISCUSS A CITY OF MIAMI BEACH GRANT OF $25,000 TO CLEAN MIAMI BEACH AND/OR OTHER POTENTIAL GRANTS OR SOURCES OF FUNDING. 26. DISCUSS A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S EXISTING DEVELOPMENT AND GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MB MIXED USE INVESTMENT LLC FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL, WHICH PROPOSED AMENDMENTS INCLUDE: (1) DESIGN CHANGES TO REDUCE MASS, HEIGHT AND FIRST FLOOR PROGRAMMING; (2) ELIMINATION OF ON-SITE PARKING REQUIREMENT; (3) ABILITY TO UTILIZE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER MEETING ROOMS; AND (4) EXTENSION OF OUTSIDE DATES IN THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. 27.DISCUSSION REGARDING THE LGBTQ ADVISORY COMMITTEE MOTION REGARDING FUNDING FOR LGBTQ COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. 28. REVIEW OF ALL CITY DEPARTMENTS FOR JUSTIFICATION AND EFFICIENCY. 29. 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, FLORIDA, ENTITLED “ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, ENTITLED “IN GENERAL,” BY AMENDING SECTION 6-3 THEREOF, ENTITLED “HOURS OF SALE/VIOLATIONS,” BY REQUIRING THOSE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS LOCATED ON OCEAN DRIVE, BETWEEN 5TH STREET AND 15TH STREET, POSSESSING A 5 A.M. ALCOHOL LICENSE AND SELLING OR SERVING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE(S) LATER THAN 12 A.M., TO RETAIN THE SERVICES OF AN OFF-DUTY POLICE OFFICER, FROM 12 A.M. UNTIL THIRTY (30) MINUTES PAST THE CLOSING TIME OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENT, FOR ALL SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS (AND ALL SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS FOR THOSE HOLIDAY WEEKENDS OR CITY-SPONSORED EVENTS) DURING WHICH ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE SOLD OR SERVED BEYOND 12 A.M.; ESTABLISHING EXCEPTIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Finance
C6CREPORT OF THE FEBRUARY 24, 2021 NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE MEETING: 1. DISCUSSING CRIME IN MIAMI BEACH. 2. DISCUSSION REGARDING MIAMI BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. 3. DISCUSSION REGARDING NORMANDY SHORES GATE DISTRICT. 4. DISCUSSION REGARDING PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ON THE BEACHWALK. 5 DISCUSSION REGARDING AMENDING THE SPECIAL MASTER ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT CERTAIN CODE VIOLATIONS SUCH AS LIFE SAFETY OR HABITUAL PROPERTY VIOLATIONS ARE PRIORITIZED ON THE SPECIAL MASTER CALENDAR AND ARE SET FOR HEARING ON A PRIORITY BASIS WITHOUT UNDUE DELAY. 6. DISCUSS AREAS TO IMPROVE LIGHTING IN SOUTH BEACH'S RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL AREAS AS WELL AS SOUTH POINTE PARK AND LUMMUS PARK. 7. DISCUSSION REGARDING 2021/2022 HOLIDAY LIGHTING. 8. DISCUSS OPTIONS TO BRING FIBER OPTIC INTERNET CONNECTIVITY TO MIAMI BEACH. 9. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE GARAGE ADVERTISING AGREEMENT. 10. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE STRATEGIC MARKETING PLAN FOR 2021 AND THE NEW NORMAL. 11. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE, AT ITS FEBRUARY 28, 2020 MEETING, AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT ITS SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 MEETING (IN PART), AND APPROVING THE REVISIONS TO THE SPECIAL EVENTS GUIDELINES RELATING TO CITY SPONSORSHIPS; SAID GUIDELINES CREATING AN EVALUATION PROCESS TO ANALYZE AND PROCESS SPONSORSHIP REQUESTS BASED UPON WEIGHTED CRITERIA, AND ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL TOTAL SPONSORSHIP BUDGET NOT TO EXCEED $1,500,000. 12. DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLE WAYS TO IMPROVE THE HOMELESS ISSUE IN MIAMI BEACH. 13. DISCUSSION REGARDING CO-NAMING OF 18TH STREET IN HONOR OF THE LATE HARVEY MILK. 14. DISCUSSION REGARDING LIGHTING IN LUMMUS PARK AND MARINE TURTLE PROTECTION. 15. DISCUSSION REGARDING METHODS TO REDUCE EXCESSIVE VEHICULAR SPEEDING IN MIAMI BEACH. 16. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TRAFFIC ANALYSIS FOR THE 63 STREET COMPLETE STREETS STUDY PROPOSING ELIMINATION OF ONE EASTBOUND LANE ON 63 STREET TO ACCOMMODATE PROTECTED BICYCLE LANES. 17. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE NORTH BEACH REGIONAL PARKING PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS. 18. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE JACK STEWART MURAL PRESENTLY AT THE VERSAILLES AND ITS POSSIBLE RESTORATION AND INSTALLATION ON THE 17TH STREET GARAGE OR SOME OTHER CITY PROPERTY. 19. QUARTERLY BUILDING DEPARTMENT UPDATE. 20. DISCUSSION REGARDING NOISE CONCERNS IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. 21. DISCUSSION REGARDING CREATING A BEACH WALK ART EXHIBIT. 22. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE HISPANIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MOTION ASKING THAT THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION REQUIRE THAT CITY STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE ETHICS TRAINING FROM THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSION ON ETHICS AND PUBLIC TRUST. 23. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE TOPS PROGRAM: OFF DUTY POLICE. 24. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF EXTRANEOUS AND POTENTIALLY OUTDATED LEGISLATION IN MIAMI BEACH.
Office of the City Manager
C7 - Resolutions
C7A

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROPRIATING FUNDING, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING (AND, AS TO CERTAIN AGREEMENTS RETROACTIVELY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING) THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT FUNDING (INCLUDING MATCHING FUNDS AND ANY RELATED CITY EXPENSES) AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOLLOWING GRANTS, PROGRAMS AND AGREEMENTS: 1) US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $890,000; 2) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,  2021 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $710,000; 3) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, MOTORCYCLE SAFETY CAMPAIGN, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $75,000; 4) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IMPAIRED DRIVING INITIATIVE, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $75,000; 5) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SPEED/AGGRESSIVE DRIVING INITIATIVE, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $75,000; 6) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, OCCUPANT PROTECTION AND CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY CAMPAIGN, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $75,000; AND, 7) FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT, WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $78,000.

Grants and Intergovernmental Affairs
C7BREAPPOINTMENT OF CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER
1.  A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-36 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, CONCERNING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ENRIQUE ZAMORA, ESQ., TO SERVE AS CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER, FOR A TERM COMMENCING ON APRIL 24, 2021 AND ENDING ON OCTOBER 23, 2021; PROVIDED FURTHER THAT CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER ZAMORA SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO HOLD HEARINGS AND IMPOSE FINES, LIENS AND OTHER NON-CRIMINAL PENALTIES AGAINST VIOLATORS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY CODES AND ORDINANCES, AND SHALL ALSO BE AUTHORIZED TO APPOINT SUCH OTHER SPECIAL MASTERS AS MAY REASONABLY BE REQUIRED TO CONDUCT THE SUBJECT HEARINGS; AND FURTHER INCORPORATING ALL OTHER MATTERS SET FORTH WITHIN CHAPTER 30 OF THE CITY CODE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SECTIONS 30-37 AND 30-38 THEREOF, CONCERNING THE COMPENSATION AND DUTIES OF THE CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER.

2.  A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND REAPPOINTING, PURSUANT TO SECTION 102-356 OF THE CITY CODE, ENRIQUE ZAMORA, ESQ. (CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER REAPPOINTED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. _____________), AS THE CITY MANAGER’S “DESIGNEE” UNDER SECTION 102-356 OF THE CITY CODE; SAID DESIGNATION COMMENCING WITH ZAMORA’S TERM AS CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER ON APRIL 24, 2021 AND ENDING ON OCTOBER 23, 2021.
Office of the City Clerk
C7CA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH TO ACT AS NON-FEDERAL SPONSOR TO MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER OF FLORIDA, INC. (“MOUNT SINAI”), IN ORDER FOR MOUNT SINAI TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FUNDING, AS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE GRANT RULES, IN CONNECTION WITH MOUNT SINAI’S RESILIENCY PROJECT TO HARDEN AND RAISE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES AT THE HOSPITAL CAMPUS, SUBJECT TO MOUNT SINAI INDEMNIFYING THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH FOR ANY COSTS AND EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH ACTING AS THE NON-FEDERAL SPONSOR FOR THE RESILIENCY PROJECT .
Office of the City Manager
C7D

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 19, 2021 MEETING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS INCORPORATING CLASS A OFFICE SPACE NEAR LINCOLN LANE NORTH, INCLUDING THE 17TH STREET MUNICIPAL GARAGE, AS DIRECTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION AT ITS FEBRUARY 24, 2021 MEETING.

Economic Development
C7EA 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 19, 2021 MEETING, AND URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO ENACT MEASURES THAT PRIORITIZE ATTRACTION OF TECHNOLOGY AND FINANCIAL SERVICES FIRMS; AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE ATTRACTION OF THESE TARGETED INDUSTRIES.
Economic Development
C7FA 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 19, 2021 MEETING, AND AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT BUSINESS ATTRACTION INDUCEMENTS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING EXPEDITED PLAN REVIEW AND PERMITTING INCENTIVES FOR TARGETED INDUSTRIES.
Economic Development
C7GA 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 19, 2021 MEETING, AND AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO CREATE A JOB CREATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATTRACTING TARGETED INDUSTRIES TO MIAMI BEACH.
Economic Development
C7HA 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 A TEMPORARY EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (COUNTY) FOR THE NON-EXCLUSIVE ACCESS AND USE OF A STAGING AREA ON CITY PROPERTY, LOCATED AT THE BEACHFRONT PARKING LOTS AT 46 STREET, 53 STREET, AND 65 STREET IN ORDER TO PROVIDE ACCESS POINTS TO THE COUNTY OR ITS DESIGNEE TO PLACE CLEAN SAND ON THE CITY'S BEACHES UNDER A UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROGRAM. 
Environment and Sustainability
C7I

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, STRONGLY OPPOSING HOUSE BILL 617, AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL 1236, BOTH OF WHICH WOULD PREVENT THE STATE FROM ADOPTING OR PARTICIPATING IN GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION PROGRAMS WITHOUT EXPLICIT LEGISLATIVE AUTHORIZATION; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT THIS RESOLUTION TO THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE.

Environment and Sustainability
Vice-Mayor Michael Gongora
C7J

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, STRONGLY OPPOSING SENATE BILL 856, AND ITS RELATED BILL, HOUSE BILL 839, BOTH OF WHICH SEEK TO PREEMPT LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATION OF ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE and THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Environment and Sustainability
Vice-Mayor Michael Gongora
C7K

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A DONATION OF SURPLUS FUNDS FROM THE MIAMI BEACH HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY (“MBHFA”) ACCOUNT, PURSUANT TO A RESOLUTION OF THE MBHFA ADOPTED AT ITS FEBRUARY 1, 2021 MEETING, IN THE AMOUNT OF $78,000, FOR APPROPRIATION AND DISBURSEMENT BY THE CITY TO NON-PROFIT HUMAN HEALTH SERVICE AGENCIES, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 154.209(14), FLORIDA STATUTES; AND FURTHER, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE MBHFA THAT SUCH SURPLUS FUNDS BE APPROPRIATED AND DISBURSED FOR THE BENEFIT OF MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER, TO BE USED FOR ITS COVID-19 RELATED EFFORTS.

 

Finance
C7LA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER PERTAINING TO THE AWARD OF BIDS, PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO BID (ITB) NO. 2021-018-DF FOR MADELEINE VILLAGE APARTMENTS SEAWALL REPLACEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH DAVID MANCINI & SONS, INC, THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER; FURTHER, SHOULD THE ADMINISTRATION NOT BE SUCCESSFUL IN NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT WITH DAVID MANCINI & SONS, INC, AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH EBSARY FOUNDATION CO, THE SECOND LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT UPON CONCLUSION OF SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATIONS BY THE ADMINISTRATION.  
Housing and Community Services/Procurement
C7M

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE GREATER MIAMI HEBREW ACADEMY FOR THE USE, BY THE ACADEMY'S STUDENTS DURING THE ACADEMY'S HOURS OF OPERATION, OF SIX (6) ON-STREET PARKING SPACES LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE 2400 BLOCK OF PINE TREE DRIVE, WHILE THE ACADEMY UNDERGOES RENOVATIONS; SAID AGREEMENT COMMENCING UPON EXECUTION BY ALL PARTIES AND EXPIRING ON FEBRUARY 28, 2022, SUBJECT TO EXTENSION, AT THE CITY'S OPTION, FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF UP TO SIX MONTHS.

Parking
C7N

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”), ATTACHED HERETO AS “EXHIBIT 1”, BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH (“CITY”), MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD (M-DCSB) AND THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY OWNER: NORTH BEACH TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT, LLC REFERRED TO AS “PROPERTY OWNER,” 6961-6985 ABBOTT AVENUE, 300-326 71ST STREET, AND 6972 HARDING AVENUE (HEREINAFTER THE “PROPERTY”); WHICH AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR THE PAYMENT OF MITIGATION TOWARD SCHOOL BOARD CONCURRENCY BY PROPERTY OWNERS TO M-DCS DUE TO THE PROPERTY OWNER’S APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON THE PROPERTY; AND WHICH AGREEMENT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (ILA) BETWEEN M-DCSB AND THE CITY, DATED DECEMBER 12, 2007.

Planning
C7O

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”), ATTACHED HERETO AS “EXHIBIT 1”, BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH (“CITY”), MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD (M-DCSB) AND THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY OWNER: ABBOTT AVENUE PARTNERS, LLC REFERRED TO AS “PROPERTY OWNER”, 409 71ST STREET, 430 72ND STREET, 7120-7140 ABBOTT AVENUE AND 7117-7135 BYRON AVENUE (HEREINAFTER THE “PROPERTY”); WHICH AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR THE PAYMENT OF MITIGATION TOWARD SCHOOL BOARD CONCURRENCY BY PROPERTY OWNERS TO M-DCS DUE TO THE PROPERTY OWNER’S APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON THE PROPERTY; AND WHICH AGREEMENT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (ILA) BETWEEN M-DCSB AND THE CITY, DATED DECEMBER 12, 2007.

Planning
Planning Department
C7P

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. 2021-068-DF, FOR ROOFING CONSULTANT SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH RAYMOND ENGINEERING-GEORGIA, INC. AND NOVA ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC, TIED AS FIRST RANKED PROPOSERS, TO SERVE AS CO-PRIMARY CONSULTANTS; ESTABLISHING A POOL OF PREQUALIFIED CONSULTANTS TO ASSIST WITH SMALLER ROOFING CONSULTANT SERVICES (OR RELATED NEEDS), AND WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRE-QUALIFIED CONSULTANT POOL, AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH RMS BUILDING ENVELOPE CONSULTANTS LLC AND UNIVERSAL ENGINEERING SCIENCES, LLC, TIED AS THIRD RANKED PROPOSERS; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH EACH OF THE FOREGOING PROPOSERS UPON CONCLUSION OF SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATIONS BY THE ADMINISTRATION. 

Property Management/Procurement
C7QA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE (LUSC) AT ITS FEBRUARY 17, 2021 MEETING, TO APPROVE, IN CONCEPT, THE ALTERNATE HARMONIZATION PLAN FOR 959 WEST AVENUE, AS PROPOSED BY GUMENICK PROPERTIES, TO DE-LINK THE BAYWALK PROJECT FROM THE PROPOSED ALTERNATE HARMONIZATION PLAN, AND TO EXPEDITE THE OPENING OF THE BAYWALK AND MOVE THE REOPENING OF THE BAYWALK UP ON THE G.O. BOND PRIORITIZATION LIST; FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PRESENT THE BAYWALK PLAN AT A FUTURE LUSC MEETING, WITH THE FINAL ALTERNATE HARMONIZATION PLAN FOR 959 WEST AVENUE SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION.
Public Works
C7R

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUSPEND OR PRORATE ANNUAL SIDEWALK CAFÉ PERMIT FEES FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME COMMENCING ON APRIL 1, 2021, THROUGH AND INCLUDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021, PURSUANT TO CITY CODE SECTION 82-383(B) AND THE CITY’S DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY, DATED MARCH 12, 2020, IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

Public Works
Commissioner Steven Meiner
C7SA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXTENDING THE DURATION OF THE "RESTAURANT RECOVERY OUTDOOR SEATING PILOT PROGRAM," AS ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2020-31276, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2021, WHICH PROGRAM TEMPORARILY ALLOWS RESTAURANTS TO EXPAND SIDEWALK CAFE SEATING AREAS ONTO PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY, OR OTHER OUTDOOR SEATING AREAS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, VIA SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS ISSUED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12-5 OF THE CITY CODE, WITH ANY SUCH PERMITS SUBJECT TO EACH RESTAURANT OPERATOR'S COMPLIANCE WITH (1) APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY'S SIDEWALK CAFE ORDINANCE, AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 82, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 5 OF THE CITY CODE; AND (2) SOCIAL DISTANCING AND SANITATION REQUIREMENTS OR GUIDELINES IMPOSED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND CITY OF MIAMI BEACH UNDER ANY APPLICABLE EMERGENCY ORDER, WHICH SHALL CONTINUE UNLESS TERMINATED BY THE CITY COMMISSION. 
Public Works
Vice-Mayor Michael Gongora
C7TA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT IN FAVOR OF FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY, IN THE FORM ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION (EXHIBIT A), FOR THE NONEXCLUSIVE USE OF A 10 (TEN) FOOT WIDE EASEMENT ON CITY PROPERTY, HAVING APPROXIMATELY 100 SQUARE FEET, LYING IN A PORTION OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 53 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, AND ALSO LYING IN UN-NUMBERED LOTS LYING WESTERLY OF, AND ADJACENT TO, BLOCK 16 OF THE "AMENDED PLAT OF THE OCEAN FRONT PROPERTY OF THE MIAMI BEACH IMPROVEMENT COMPANY", RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 8, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND WESTERLY OF AND ADJACENT TO THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE FOR INDIAN CREEK DRIVE AND THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF 31ST STREET, FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY FACILITIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CABLES, CONDUITS, AND APPURTENANT EQUIPMENT.
Public Works
C7U

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT ITS JANUARY 28, 2021 MEETING, REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF BIKE RACKS ON PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY CLOSE TO MIAMI BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Transportation and Mobility
Commissioner Mark Samuelian
C7V

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE LINCOLN ROAD BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, TO REMOVE FROM THE ASSESSMENT ROLL THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1620 DREXEL AVENUE, WHICH IS OWNED AND OCCUPIED BY MIAMI BEACH COMMUNITY CHURCH, INC., A RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION USED AS A PLACE OF WORSHIP OR EDUCATION, WHICH PROPERTY IS EXCLUDED AND EXEMPT FROM THE DISTRICT PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2015-28992 AND SECTION 170.201(2), FLORIDA STATUTES; AND, ACCORDINGLY, WAIVING $28,000 IN OUTSTANDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.

Office of the City Attorney
Supplemental updated on 3/12/2021 (Revised Memorandum/Revised Resolution)
C7WA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN 3098 ALTON ROAD, LLC AND THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000, AND WAIVER OF CODE ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER APPLICABLE FINES; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE THE NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE STEPS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FINAL EXECUTION OF THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THOSE DOCUMENTS AND/OR AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE FULL AND FINAL SETTLEMENT OF THE LITIGATION, ON TERMS AND CONDITIONS THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH THIS RESOLUTION AND ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY MANAGER AND ATTORNEY. 
Office of the City Attorney
Supplemental updated on 3/12/2021 (Resolution)
C7X

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE AGREEMENT, BETWEEN THE CITY AND MME FLORIDA, LLC, (“MME”) REGARDING MME FLORIDA, LLC V. CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, CASE NO. 2019-008157-CA-27, WHICH CHALLENGED THE ENACTMENT OF CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2019-4247, PERTAINING TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1428 ALTON ROAD, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA.

Office of the City Attorney
C7Y

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING MARCH 2021 AS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.

Office of the City Attorney
Commissioner Micky Steinberg and Co-Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Gongora and Commissioner Richardson
C7Z

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE U.S. SENATE TO APPROVE THE “EQUALITY ACT,” WHICH WILL SERVE TO EXTEND FEDERAL ANTI-DISCRIMINATION PROTECTIONS TO LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER (“LGBT”) AMERICANS, BY PROVIDING THEM WITH EQUAL PROTECTION UNDER THE LAW.

Office of the City Attorney
Vice-Mayor Michael Gongora and Co-sponsored by Commissioners Micky Steinberg and Mark Samuelian
C7AA

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, STRONGLY OPPOSING SENATE BILL 90, WHICH SEEKS TO CANCEL EXISTING MAIL BALLOT REQUESTS FOR MILLIONS OF VOTERS AROUND THE STATE AND LIMIT VOTE-BY-MAIL APPLICATIONS TO ONE ELECTION CYCLE; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE.

Office of the City Attorney
Commissioner Micky Steinberg and Co-Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Gongora
C7AB

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO PROHIBIT THE SMOKING OF TOBACCO AND VAPING ON PUBLIC BEACHES AND PUBLIC PARKS, AND PROVIDE COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE CIVIL PENALTIES AND CITATIONS FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE.

Office of the City Attorney
Vice-Mayor Michael Gongora
C7AC

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING SUNSHINE STATE ONE-CALL OF FLORIDA, INC. TO PROVIDE MUNICIPALITIES WITH BETTER GUIDANCE REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY MARKINGS USED BY MEMBER OPERATORS AND EXCAVATORS TO LOCATE UNDERGROUND UTILITY FACILITIES, AND/OR URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION PROVIDING MUNICIPALITIES WITH THE ABILITY TO REGULATE THE REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY MARKINGS USED BY MEMBER OPERATORS AND EXCAVATORS TO LOCATE UNDERGROUND UTILITY FACILITIES PRIOR TO EXCAVATION, CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNDERGROUND FACILITY DAMAGE PREVENTION AND SAFETY ACT, FLORIDA STATUTES 556.101-556.117.

Office of the City Attorney
Mayor Dan Gelber
Addendum added on 3/12/2021 (Approved by Mayor)
C7ADA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE TO COLLABORATE ON AN APPLICATION TO THE AARP 2021 COMMUNITY CHALLENGE FOR A GRANT, WITH UNIDAD OF MIAMI BEACH, INC. AND THE BASS MUSEUM OF ART, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $60,000, AND TO APPROPRIATE AND ACCEPT FUNDING (INCLUDING MATCHING FUNDS AND ANY RELATED CITY EXPENSES) AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE GRANT.
Grants and Intergovernmental Affairs
Mayor Dan Gelber
Addendum added on March 12, 2021 (Approved by Mayor)
C7AE

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE NO. 2020-239-KB, REVENUE SHARING AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF BUS SHELTERS AND OTHER STREET FURNITURE; AND AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH OUTFRONT MEDIA, AS THE SOLE PROPOSER; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT: 1) THE FINAL NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE CITY COMMISSION; AND 2) IF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVES THE AGREEMENT, THE PROPOSED BUS SHELTER DESIGN SHALL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE CITY COMMISSION. 

Transportation/Procurement
Addendum added on March 15, 2021 (Approved by Mayor)
C7AF

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, STRONGLY OPPOSING SENATE BILL 284, AND ITS RELATED BILL, HOUSE BILL 55, BOTH OF WHICH SEEK TO PREEMPT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FROM ADOPTING ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS THAT REQUIRE SPECIFIC BUILDING DESIGN ELEMENTS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, UNLESS CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET.

Office of the City Attorney
Commissioner Mark Samuelian
Addendum added on 3/16/2021 (Approved by Mayor)
REGULAR AGENDA
R5 - Ordinances
R5AAN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING APPENDIX A, “FEE SCHEDULE,” TO REVISE AND ESTABLISH FEES CHARGED FOR REINSPECTION ON BUILDING PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
VIDEO
10:05 a.m. Second Reading Public HearingBuilding
First Reading on February 10, 2021 - R5 DVice-Mayor Michael Gongora
R5B

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, FLORIDA, ENTITLED “PUBLIC PROPERTY,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE IV, ENTITLED “USES IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 5, ENTITLED “SIDEWALK CAFES,” BY AMENDING SUBDIVISION II, ENTITLED “PERMIT,” BY AMENDING SECTION 82-382 THEREOF, ENTITLED “APPLICATION,” BY ESTABLISHING CRITERIA TO BE UTILIZED IN THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER AN APPLICATION, SEEKING ISSUANCE OR RENEWAL OF A SIDEWALK CAFÉ PERMIT, SHOULD BE APPROVED OR DENIED; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

VIDEO
10:25 a.m. Second Reading Public HearingPublic Works
First Reading on February 10, 2021 - R5 JCommissioner Mark Samuelian and Commissioner Steven Meiner
R5CAN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 14, "ENTITLED "BUILDING REGULATIONS," DIVISION 2, "PERMIT FEES," AT SECTION 14-61, ENTITLED “PERMITTING FEES, GENERALLY” TO TEMPORARILY WAIVE PERMIT FEES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTIES UNTIL MARCH 31, 2023; AMENDING APPENDIX A, “FEE SCHEDULE,” TO REFLECT ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION PERMIT FEE WAIVERS; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
VIDEO
10:10 a.m. Second Reading Public HearingEnvironment and Sustainability
First Reading on February 10, 2021 - R5 FCommissioner Mark Samuelian and Co-sponsored by Vice-Mayor Gongora & Commissioner Steinberg
R5DAN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED “PURCHASING,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE II THEREOF, ENTITLED “CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS - MINIMUM WAGES AND BENEFITS,” BY AMENDING SECTION 31-27, ENTITLED “ESTABLISHMENT OF MINIMUM WAGES,” TO EXTEND THE WAGE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS ON CITY-OWNED LAND THAT ARE DEVELOPED BY PERSONS OR ENTITIES OTHER THAN THE CITY, PURSUANT TO A (I) DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, (II) GROUND LEASE, OR (III) MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY; BY AMENDING SECTION 31-31, “ENTITLED EXCEPTIONS,” TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PROJECTS FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
VIDEO
10:15 a.m. Second Reading Public HearingOffice of the City Attorney
First Reading on February 10, 2021 - R5 GCommissioner David Richardson and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg
R5E

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ENTITLED “CIVIL EMERGENCIES,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE 2, ENTITLED “STATE OF EMERGENCY,” BY AMENDING SECTION 26-31 THEREOF, ENTITLED “DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY,” BY CLARIFYING AND UPDATING CERTAIN PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 26-33 THEREOF, ENTITLED “DISCRETIONARY EMERGENCY MEASURES,” BY UPDATING CERTAIN TERMS CONTAINED THEREIN; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 26-34 THEREOF, ENTITLED “FILING AND PUBLICATION,” TO PROVIDE FURTHER PUBLIC NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO THE DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY OR EMERGENCY MEASURES IMPLEMENTED PURSUANT THERETO; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 26-36 THEREOF, ENTITLED “VIOLATIONS,” TO ESTABLISH SPECIFIED PENALTIES FOR THOSE BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS OPERATING IN VIOLATION OF AN IMPOSED CURFEW; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

VIDEO
10:20 a.m. Second Reading Public HearingOffice of the City Attorney
First Reading on February 24, 2021 - R5 AMayor Dan Gelber
R5F

FAENA DISTRICT OVERLAY - REVISED BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 142, ENTITLED “ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS," ARTICLE III, ENTITLED "OVERLAY DISTRICTS," AMENDING DIVISION 10, ENTITLED "FAENA DISTRICT OVERLAY," SECTION 142-869, ENTITLED “COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS,” TO AMEND THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE HEIGHT FOR RM-3 OCEANFRONT LOTS GREATER THAN 70,000 SQUARE FEET IN SIZE, WHICH ALSO CONTAIN A CONTRIBUTING HISTORIC STRUCTURE; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

VIDEO
First ReadingPlanning
Commissioner Ricky Arriola
R5G

AMENDMENTS TO COMPOSITION OF DRB AND PB

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 118 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION AND REVIEW PROCEDURES," ARTICLE II, ENTITLED "BOARDS," DIVISION 2, ENTITLED “PLANNING BOARD,” SECTION 118-53, ENTITLED “COMPOSITION”; AND DIVISION 3, ENTITLED “DESIGN REVIEW BOARD,” SECTION 118-72, ENTITLED “MEMBERSHIP”; TO AMEND THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE CITIZEN AT LARGE MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY ON THE PLANNING BOARD AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

VIDEO
First ReadingPlanning
Vice-Mayor Michael Gongora
R5H

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 106, ENTITLED "TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES," BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, ENTITLED "METERED PARKING," BY AMENDING DIVISION 1, ENTITLED "GENERALLY," BY AMENDING SECTION 106-55, ENTITLED "PARKING RATES, FEES, AND PENALTIES; EXCEPTIONS," BY CREATING A NEW SUBSECTION (S), TO BE ENTITLED "HIGH IMPACT PERIOD PARKING RATES," WHICH AUTHORIZES THE CITY MANAGER TO ACTIVATE A TEMPORARY PARKING RATE INCREASE DURING HIGH IMPACT PERIODS; AND BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (I), ENTITLED "EXCEPTIONS," BY CLARIFYING THE APPLICABILITY OF THE RESIDENT DISCOUNT PARKING RATE; AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

VIDEO
First ReadingParking
Commissioner David Richardson
R5I

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,” SECTION 6-3 THEREOF, ENTITLED “HOURS OF SALE/VIOLATIONS,” TO AMEND THE HOURS OF PACKAGE SALES OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (WHICH INCLUDE SALES OF ALCOHOL FOR OFF-PREMISES CONSUMPTION) IN SPECIFIED AREAS OF THE CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

VIDEO
First ReadingPlanning/Office of the City Attorney
Mayor Dan Gelber
R5J

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED ADMINISTRATION, BY AMENDING ARTICLE VI THEREOF, ENTITLED PROCUREMENT, BY AMENDING DIVISION 3 THEREOF, ENTITLED CONTRACT PROCEDURES, BY AMENDING SECTION 2-378, ENTITLED “INSPECTOR GENERAL CONTRACT ALLOCATION,” TO REPEAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE CONTRACT ALLOCATION METHODOLOGY UTILIZED FOR FUNDING THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

VIDEO
First ReadingOffice of Management and Budget/Office of the City Attorney
Sponsored by Commissioner Samuelian
R5K

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 70 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, 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 70-70.1 THEREOF, ENTITLED "RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERSONS AND BUSINESS ENTITIES PROVIDING RENTALS OR LEASES OF MOPEDS, MOTORCYCLES, AND MOTORIZED BICYCLES," TO EXPAND THE CITY MANAGER’S AUTHORITY TO ORDER THE IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION AND CLOSURE OF THOSE BUSINESS ENTITIES RENTING OR LEASING CERTAIN VEHICLES UPON THE CITY MANAGER’S DECLARATION OF A HIGH IMPACT PERIOD; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

VIDEO
First ReadingOffice of the City Attorney
Commissioner David Richardson & Co-sponsored by Mayor Dan Gelber and Commissioner Mark Samuelian
R5LAN 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 VII, ENTITLED "STANDARDS OF CONDUCT," BY AMENDING 2-486 THEREOF, ENTITLED "CONE OF SILENCE," TO STRENGTHEN THE ROLE OF THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL IN PROCUREMENT-RELATED MATTERS, BY PROVIDING AN EXCEPTION FOR COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE INSPECTOR GENERAL AND THEIR STAFF; BY AMENDING ARTICLE IX, ENTITLED "PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEES DISCLOSING SPECIFIED INFORMATION," BY AMENDING SECTIONS 2-518, 2-519, AND 2-520 THEREOF, TO ESTABLISH THE INSPECTOR GENERAL AS AN APPROPRIATE PARTY TO DISCLOSE INFORMATION WHICH WOULD BE PROTECTED UNDER ARTICLE IX (CITY'S WHISTLEBLOWER ORDINANCE); AND, PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
VIDEO
First ReadingOffice of the City Attorney
Commissioner Mark Samuelian and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Meiner
R7 - Resolutions
R7A

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL FUND, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS, AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021 AS SET FORTH IN THIS RESOLUTION AND IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A." 

VIDEO1:30 p.m. Public HearingOffice of Management and Budget
R7B

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021 AS SET FORTH IN ATTACHMENTS A, "PROJECTS"; B, "SOURCE OF FUNDS"; AND C, "PROGRAMS."

VIDEO1:35 p.m. Public HearingOffice of Management and Budget
R7C

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER, TO AUTHORIZE NEGOTIATIONS RELATING TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 2020-180-ND, FOR DESIGN/BUILD SERVICES FOR 72ND STREET COMMUNITY COMPLEX (THE RFP); AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE HASKELL COMPANY, AS THE TOP RANKED PROPOSER; FURTHER, IF THE ADMINISTRATION IS NOT SUCCESSFUL IN NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HASKELL COMPANY, AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH PCL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC., AS THE SECOND RANKED PROPOSER; FURTHER, IF THE ADMINISTRATION IS NOT SUCCESSFUL IN NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT WITH PCL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC., AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH KAUFMAN LYNN CONSTRUCTION, INC., AS THE THIRD RANKED PROPOSER; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THE FINAL NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION. 

VIDEOCapital Improvement Projects/Procurement
Deferred from February 10, 2021 - C7 R
R7D

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. 2 TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AND RIC-MAN CONSTRUCTION FLORIDA, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR INDIAN CREEK (SR AIA) PHASE Ill IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, FOR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK, INCLUDING GENERATOR RELOCATION, CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SHEET PILE WALLS, REVISED BARRIER WALLS, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,349,872, PLUS $534,987 OWNER'S CONTINGENCY, FOR A TOTAL CHANGE ORDER AMOUNT OF $5,884,859, AND A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $19,521,843; AND A TIME EXTENSION OF ONE HUNDRED AND THREE (103) CALENDAR DAYS TO COMPLETE THE ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK ASSOCIATED WITH THE INDIAN CREEK (SR AIA) PHASE Ill IMPROVEMENTS FROM 25 TO 41 STREETS PROJECT; AND FURTHER PROVIDING THAT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 SHALL BE SUBJECT TO AND CONTINGENT UPON AN APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS VIA A CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT.

Capital Improvement Projects
R7EA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE, UPON REQUEST OF EITHER THE MAYOR OR ANY MEMBER OF THE CITY COMMISSION, A LIST OF ALL DATABASES AND CATEGORIES OF DATA UTILIZED BY THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT, IN ORDER TO ASSIST THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION IN MAKING EFFECTIVE, INFORMED, DATA-SUPPORTED DECISIONS. 
Commissioner Steven Meiner
Deferred from February 10, 2021 - R7 F
ITEM DEFERRED
R7F

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, REAFFIRMING THE CITY’S LONGSTANDING POLICY REQUIRING CITY EMPLOYEES TO SAFEGUARD THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF SENSITIVE INFORMATION CONCERNING THE CITY OR ITS OPERATIONS, WHICH POLICY IS IMPLICIT IN CITY CODE SECTION 2-452, PROHIBITING THE DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION BY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY, AND IN OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE AND STATE LAW.

VIDEOOffice of the City Attorney
Deferred from January 13, 2021 - R7 ICommissioner Steven Meiner
R7GA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND THE DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY, DATED MARCH 12, 2020, IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH TO ADDRESS THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, AS EXTENDED THROUGH MARCH 17, 2021, SUCH EXTENSION FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF SEVEN (7) DAYS, COMMENCING AT 12:00 A.M. ON MARCH 18, 2021, AND ENDING AT 11:59 P.M. ON MARCH 24, 2021; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTINUE TO EXTEND THE DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL 7-DAY INCREMENTS, WHICH WOULD COMMENCE AT 12:00 A.M. ON MARCH 25, 2021, AND END AT 11:59 P.M. ON APRIL 21, 2021; PROVIDED THAT THE SCOPE OF ANY EMERGENCY MEASURES ORDERED BY THE CITY MANAGER SHALL, CONSISTENT WITH ALL PRIOR EMERGENCY MEASURES IMPOSED BY THE CITY MANAGER TO DATE, BE LIMITED TO RESPOND TO IMMEDIATE THREATS POSED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC; PROVIDING THAT NO EMERGENCY ACTION TAKEN BY THE CITY MANAGER SHALL BE BINDING ON THE CITY COMMISSION BEYOND THE PERIOD OF THE COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY, OR OTHERWISE LIMIT THE ABILITY OF THE CITY COMMISSION TO UNDO ANY ACTION OF THE CITY MANAGER, WHETHER CONTRACTUALLY OR LEGISLATIVELY; FURTHER, PROVIDING THAT THE SUBJECT DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY SHALL BE TERMINABLE BY THE CITY COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND, FINALLY, PROVIDING THAT THE CITY MANAGER SHALL BE REQUIRED TO CALL A CITY COMMISSION MEETING PRIOR TO ORDERING ANY EMERGENCY MEASURE THAT IS MORE RESTRICTIVE THAN THE EMERGENCY MEASURES IN EFFECT AS OF MARCH 18, 2021.
VIDEOOffice of the City Attorney
R7HA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT FOR PARKING GARAGE ADVERTISING WITH ALCHEMY MIAMI BEACH LLC ON A MONTH-TO-MONTH BASIS; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THAT THE ADMINISTRATION NEGOTIATE AN AMENDMENT TO THE PARKING GARAGE ADVERTISING CONTRACT WITH ALCHEMY MIAMI BEACH LLC, WITH THE FINAL TERMS SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION.
Marketing and Communications
Vice-Mayor Michael Gongora
ITEM DEFERRED
R7I

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE AT ITS FEBRUARY 19, 2021 MEETING, TO AUGMENT THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT'S BUDGET IN ORDER TO (1) ENHANCE STAFFING WITHIN THE ADCD, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $5.5 MILLION OVER A 3-YEAR PERIOD; (2) ACCELERATE INSTALLATION OF SECURITY CAMERAS, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $500,000 (ONE-TIME); AND (3) CREATE A REAL TIME CRIME CENTER, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $1.5 MILLION (ONE-TIME).

VIDEOPolice
Commissioner David Richardson and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Samuelian and Vice-Mayor Gongora
Supplemental updated on 3/15/2021 (Resolution)
R7J

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO ISSUE A LETTER TO THE CITY COMMISSION, IDENTIFYING THE PALM TREE REMOVALS ANTICIPATED TO TAKE PLACE WITHIN THE NEXT 90 DAYS, IN ORDER TO PERMIT MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION TO IDENTIFY TREE REMOVALS IN SPECIFIC AREAS THAT MAY BE OF SIGNIFICANT CONCERN, AND REQUEST THAT THE CITY ADMINISTRATION HOLD SUCH TREE REMOVALS IN ABEYANCE UNTIL SUCH TIME AS LEGISLATION PROPOSED AT THE MARCH 17, 2021 CITY COMMISSION MEETING REGARDING PRESERVATION OF PALM TREE LANDSCAPES ICONIC TO MIAMI BEACH’S CULTURE AND HISTORY IS CONSIDERED; AND FURTHER PROVIDING THAT THE INTENT OF THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION IS TO ACCOMMODATE PRESERVATION CONCERNS WHILE MINIMIZING ANY DELAYS TO CITY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS THAT ARE CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS.   

VIDEOCommissioner Steven Meiner
Supplemental updated on 3/16/2021 (Resolution)
R9 - New Business and Commission Requests
R9ABOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS.
Office of the City Clerk
R9B

BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS - CITY COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS.

VIDEOOffice of the City Clerk
R9CDR. STANLEY SUTNICK CITIZEN'S FORUM. (8:30 A.M./1:00 P.M.)
VIDEOOffice of the City Clerk
R9DCITY COMMISSION FILE NO. 2020-001
APPEAL, FILED BY BEACH LEGAL PROPERTIES, INC., OF A MIAMI BEACH DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ORDER ISSUED ON JULY 7, 2020 DENYING BEACH LEGAL'S APPLICATION TO REMOVE A CONCRETE PYLON STRUCTURE THAT IS PARTIALLY ATTACHED TO THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 317 71ST STREET, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33141 (DRB FILE NO. 19-0398).
VIDEO9:05 a.m.Office of the City Attorney
R9E

DISCUSSION AND UPDATE REGARDING LOCAL PREPARATIONS PERTAINING TO THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-2019).

VIDEOMayor Dan Gelber
R9FDISCUSSION, AND TAKE ACTION IF NECESSARY, REGARDING THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE NEW CITY MANAGER, INCLUDING APPROVAL OF THE SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES FOR CITY MANAGER.
VIDEO10:35 a.m.Office of the City Attorney/Office of the City Clerk
Supplemental updated on 3/15/2021 (Memorandum and Summary of Articles)
R9GUPDATE ON THE PALM AND HIBISCUS RESILIENCY PROJECT.
4:00 p.m.Commissioner Mark Samuelian
Co-sponsored by Commissioner Gongora
Supplemental updated on 3/15/2021 (Summary of Administration's Response)
R9HDISCUSSION, AND IF NECESSARY, TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION ON SIGNAGE OF SAFE STREETS PILOT PROGRAM. 
Commissioner David Richardson
Continued from February 10, 2021 - R9 J
R9IDISCUSSION OF THE STATUS OF 5G POLES THROUGHOUT THE CITY, INCLUDING IN THE HISTORIC DISTRICT.
Commissioner David Richardson
Deferred from July 29, 2020 - R9 K
ITEM DEFERRED
R9JDISCUSSION REGARDING THE DAYCARE FACILITY AT SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY CENTER. 
VIDEOCommissioner Micky Steinberg
Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Michael Gongora
R9KDIRECT THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH ADMINISTRATION TO PERFORM A FACILITY ASSESSMENT ON THE BYRON CARLYLE STRUCTURE AND DETERMINE HOW MUCH IT WILL COST TO BRING IT UP TO CODE AND MAKE IT HABITABLE AND REFER THE RESULTS OF THE ASSESSMENT TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE COMMITTEE. 
VIDEOMayor Dan Gelber
Co-sponsored by Commissioner Samuelian
R9LDISCUSS/TAKE ACTION TO DIRECT THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENGAGE A MARKET RESEARCH FIRM TO PREPARE AND CONDUCT A PROFESSIONAL SURVEY OF CITY RESIDENTS AND CITY BUSINESSES, TO ASSIST THE CITY COMMISSION IN DETERMINING THE FUTURE OF THE BYRON CARLYLE SITE BY OBTAINING STATISTICALLY VALID SURVEY RESULTS WHICH REFLECT THE COMMUNITY’S DESIRES AND EXPECTATIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF THE BYRON CARLYLE SITE, INCLUDING POTENTIAL USES (CULTURAL USES, RETAIL USES, OR OTHER USES OF THE PROPERTY) AND OPTIONS FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE EXISTING BUILDING OR DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW FACILITY ON THE PROPERTY, WITH THE DRAFT SURVEY QUESTIONS SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF THE FINAL SURVEY.
VIDEOOffice of the City Attorney
Commissioner David Richardson
R9MUPDATE FROM THE ADMINISTRATION AND SFM ON THE SAFETY OF SFM EMPLOYEES.
Commissioner David Richardson
ITEM DEFERRED
R9NDISCUSSION REGARDING THE NOMINATION OF THE PALACE AS A LEGACY BUSINESS.
VIDEOVice-Mayor Michael Gongora
R9ODISCUSSION ON THE STATUS OF THE FIRST STREET PROJECT WITH POTENTIAL NEXT STEPS AND ACTION IF NEEDED.
VIDEOCommissioner Mark Samuelian
R9PINTRODUCTION OF GINO SANTORIO, NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO OF MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER.
Mayor Dan Gelber
R9QDISCUSSION ADDRESSING FLOODING IN OUR COMMUNITY.  
VIDEOCommissioner Micky Steinberg
R9RDISCUSS AND, IF NECESSARY, TAKE ACTION REGARDING THE OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE THE CITYWIDE TREE CANOPY COVERAGE GOAL, FROM 22% BY 2040 TO 25% TREE CANOPY COVERAGE BY 2040, OR EARLIER.
VIDEOCommissioner David Richardson
R9S

DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION REGARDING RETAINING OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL TO ASSIST THE CITY AND ITS STATE LOBBYING TEAM IN OPPOSING ANY LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS TO EXPAND GAMBLING WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY.    

 

VIDEOMayor Dan Gelber
R9TDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATION FOR BANDSHELL.
VIDEOMayor Dan Gelber
R9UCOMMENCE DISCUSSIONS FOR SELECTION OF NEW CITY ATTORNEY.
VIDEOOffice of the City Manager
Addendum added on March 15, 2021 (Approved by Mayor)
R9VDISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION IF NECESSARY, REGARDING CITY OF MIAMI BEACH SPRING BREAK POLICING. 
VIDEOMayor Dan Gelber
Addendum added on 3/16/2021 (Approved by Mayor)
R9WDISCUSSION ON THE INCREASED TRAFFIC WE ARE SEEING ALONG 41ST STREET RELATED TO THE INDIAN CREEK PROJECT.
VIDEOVice-Mayor Michael Gongora
Addendum added on 3/16/2021 (Approved by Mayor)
R10 - City Attorney Reports
R10A

CITY ATTORNEY'S STATUS REPORT.

Office of the City Attorney
R10BCLOSED ATTORNEY-CLIENT SESSION RE: 3098 ALTON ROAD, LLC V. CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT CASE # 2018-039378-CA-01.
12:00 p.m.Office of the City Attorney
Addendum added on March 12, 2021 (Approved by Mayor)
R10CCLOSED ATTORNEY-CLIENT SESSION RE: OCEAN TERRACE HOLDINGS, LLC V. CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND THOMAS R. MOONEY, FLORIDA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT CASE # 20-17802 CA 43.
VIDEO12:30 p.m.Office of the City Attorney
Addendum added on March 12, 2021 (Approved by Mayor)
Reports and Informational Items
1.REPORT FROM COMMISSION COMMITTEES OF WITHDRAWN ITEMS NOT HEARD WITHIN (6) SIX MONTHS FROM REFERRAL DATE.
Office of the City Clerk
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (RDA)
1.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (RDA), FOLLOWING A DULY ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY’S FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE, AND WAIVING, BY 5/7TH VOTE, THE FORMAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENT IN SECTION 82-39(A) OF THE CITY CODE, FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST WOULD BE BETTER SERVED BY WAIVING SUCH CONDITION, AND APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT, DATED AUGUST 12, 2019, AMONG THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, THE RDA (COLLECTIVELY, LANDLORD), AND  MOONLIGHTER FABLAB, INC. (TENANT) FOR USE OF APPROXIMATELY 6,720 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE, LOCATED AT 1661 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE (DEMISED PREMISES); SAID AMENDMENT INCREASING THE SIZE OF THE DEMISED PREMISES, BY ADDING THE REMAINING 935 SQUARE FEET OF AVAILABLE SPACE AT THE PROPERTY, FOR USE OF A TOTAL OF 7,655 SQUARE FEET; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRPERSON AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE THE FINAL NEGOTIATED LEASE.

10:01 a.m. Public HearingProperty Management
ITEM DEFERRED
NORTH BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NBCRA)
1.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE NORTH BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TRANSMITTING THE DRAFT NORTH BEACH REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TO THE CITY'S PLANNING BOARD FOR REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS AS TO ITS CONFORMITY WITH THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 163.360(4) OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES.

Economic Development
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS (COMMENCES AT APPROXIMATELY 5:00 P.M.)
PA1PROCLAMATION TO BE PRESENTED TO THE MIAMI BEACH TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FOR THEIR RECENT ACHIEVEMENT OF RECEIVING THE 2021 COMPLETE STREETS AWARD FOR IMPLEMENTING THREE PILOT PROJECTS IN COLLABORATION WITH RESIDENTS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS.
VIDEOCommissioner Mark Samuelian
PA2PROCLAMATION TO BE PRESENTED TO MIAMI BEACH FIREFIGHTERS RYAN YUHR AND ARMANDO ALBALADEJO FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE DURING A ROUTINE COVID VACCINE SHOT.
VIDEOCommissioner Mark Samuelian
PA3AWARD TO BE PRESENTED TO MATTHEW GULTANOFF AND THE FLAMINGO PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION FOR THEIR WORK AND COLLABORATION WITH THE CITY IN IMPLEMENTING THE SLOW STREETS PILOT PROGRAM IN THE FLAMINGO PARK NEIGHBORHOOD.
VIDEOCommissioner Mark Samuelian
PA4PROCLAMATION TO BE PRESENTED TO DR. DEBBIE FOR HER COMMITMENT TO THE MIAMI BEACH COMMUNITY FOR 30 YEARS.
VIDEOCommissioner Michael Gongora
PA5CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO BE PRESENTED TO SARA FIONNA FUCHS FOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE CITY’S PROTECTION OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AGAINST POTENTIAL DISCRIMINATION.
VIDEOCommissioner Steven Meiner
New Item added on 3/16/2021 (Approved by Mayor)
Notices
1.MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (RDA) AND NORTH BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) MEMBERS.
2.HOW A PERSON MAY PARTICIPATE DURING THE HYBRID CITY COMMISSION MEETING / COMMISSION MEETING PROCEDURES.
3.USE OF AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT FOR PRESENTATIONS DURING PUBLIC VIRTUAL MEETINGS.
4.2021 COMMISSION MEETING DATES.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.

6.CITY COMMISSION AT-LARGE NOMINATIONS - RELEASE(S).
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TIME CERTAIN.