Commission Meeting
City Hall, Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor, 1700 Convention Center Drive
January 11, 2017 - 8:30 AM

 

Mayor Philip Levine

Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman

Commissioner Ricky Arriola

Commissioner Michael Grieco

Commissioner Joy Malakoff

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
Commissioner Micky Steinberg


City Manager Jimmy L. Morales
City Attorney Raul J. Aguila
City Clerk Rafael E. Granado


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AGENDA KEY  

Presentations and Awards:

Regular Agenda:

PA - Presentations and Awards

R2 - Competitive Bid Reports

R5 - Ordinances

Consent Agenda:

R7 - Resolutions

C2 - Competitive Bid Reports

R9 - New Businesses & Commission Requests

C4 - Commission Committee Assignments

R10 - City Attorney Reports        

C6 - Commission Committee Reports
C7 - Resolutions

Reports and Informational Items

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.


Presentations and Awards


CONSENT AGENDA

C2AREQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONTRACT PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO BID (ITB) NO. 2017-032-ND FOR PAINTING AND STRIPING OF DEDICATED BICYCLE LANES.
VIDEOTransportation / Procurement
C2BREQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 2017-002-JC EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORT BILLING AND COLLECTION SERVICES.
VIDEOFire / Procurement
C2CREQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 2017-074-WG, FOR INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA KIOSKS.
VIDEOPublic Works / Procurement
Supplemental updated on 1/9/2017
C4 - Commission Committee Assignments
C4A

REFERRAL TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE SITE PLAN FOR THE NORTH SHORE OPEN SPACE PARK.

VIDEOCapital Improvement Projects
C4BREFERRAL TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO OFFER MIAMI BEACH AS A PILOT CITY FOR UBER SELF-DRIVING CARS.
VIDEOCommissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
C4C

REFERRAL TO THE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE REGARDING BEST PRACTICES FOR BEACH SAND SIFTING AND MAINTENANCE.

VIDEOCommissioner Michael Grieco
C4D

REFERRAL TO THE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE FOR THE CITY TO OFFER CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING, COMMENCING IN 2017.

VIDEOCommissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
C4EREFERRAL TO FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE - DISCUSSION REGARDING RECOMMENDED TRAFFIC CALMING IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CENTRAL BAYSHORE NEIGHBORHOOD.
VIDEOTransportation
C4FREFERRAL TO THE FINANCE & CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE CURRENT SAFEGUARDS IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE SECURITY OF CITYWIDE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS AND HOW BEST TO IMPROVE THEM.
VIDEOCommissioner Ricky Arriola
C4GREFERRAL TO THE FINANCE & CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE THE BUILDING OF A WHEELCHAIR RAMP AT THE ENTRANCE OF UNIDAD.
VIDEOCommissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
C6AREPORT OF THE DECEMBER 12, 2016 SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE: 1) DISCUSSION REGARDING THE SECURING AND STORAGE OF COMMERCIAL DUMPSTERS. 2) DISCUSSION ON REQUIRING SUSTAINABILITY STANDARDS SIMILAR TO LEED FOR RETROFITS IN CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES. 3) MAYOR'S BLUE RIBBON PANEL ON FLOODING AND SEA LEVEL RISE.  4)  RESILIENCY STRATEGY. 
VIDEOEnvironment and Sustainability
C6BREPORT OF THE DECEMBER 16, 2016 FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE: 1. DISCUSSION REGARDING WHETHER OR NOT TO PURSUE FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONCESSIONS FOR SOUNDSCAPE PARK, COLLINS PARK, AND THE MIAMI BEACH BOTANICAL GARDEN (MAY 21, 2014 COMMISSION ITEM C4C) (CONTINUED FROM MAY 20, 2016 FCWPC MEETING). 2. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY WITH THE OWNER OF 5860 NORTH BAY ROAD IN ORDER TO RESOLVE THE EXISTING BOUNDARY LINES, AND THE LOCATION OF A FUTURE CITY PUMP STATION AND SEWER LINE (JUNE 8, 2016 COMMISSION ITEM C4F). 3. DISCUSSION ON THE POTENTIAL EXPANSION OF THE BIG BELLY TRASH PROGRAM (NOVEMBER 9, 2016 COMMISSION ITEM C4F). 4. DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER "VERTICAL GARDENS" ON HIGHWAY PILLARS AND OVERPASSES IN LIEU OF OR IN ADDITION TO PAINTING (OCTOBER 18, 2016 COMMISSION ITEM R9X). 5. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE EXPIRATION OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH (LANDLORD) AND COLONY THEATRE CAFÉ, INC. (TENANT) FOR THE USE OF APPROXIMATELY 1,371 SQUARE FEET OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 1040 LINCOLN ROAD, MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA (PREMISES); SAID LEASE EXPIRING OCTOBER 31, 2017. 6. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE USE OF 7,655 SQUARE FEET OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY (PENN GARAGE RETAIL), LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR AT 1661 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE (PENN GARAGE), MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, INCLUDING A NEW LEASE AGREEMENT FOR A PORTION OF PENN GARAGE RETAIL BETWEEN THE MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH (COLLECTIVELY, LANDLORD) AND MIAMI BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (TENANT), FOR THE USE OF 935 SQUARE FEET, LOCATED AT 530 17TH STREET, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, (PREMISES) FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS AND TWENTY-FIVE (25) DAYS, COMMENCING RETROACTIVELY DECEMBER 7, 2016 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2018. 7. DISCUSSION REGARDING WHY INSURANCE ITEMS ARE REFERRED TO FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE.
VIDEOFinance
C6CREPORT OF THE DECEMBER 9, 2016 NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: 1. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE ADDITION OF A SKATE PARK IN NORTH SHORE OPEN SPACE PARK. 2. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ALTERNATIVES DISCUSSED AT THE FEBRUARY 24, 2016 COMMISSION WORKSHOP ON TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT - REVISIT ON PRAIRIE AVENUE TO ALLOW RIGHT TURNS TO TRAVEL EASTBOUND. 3. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE TEMPORARY RELOCATION OF MAURICE GIBB PLAYGROUND. 4. MONTHLY CRIME UPDATE. 5. DISCUSSION ON THE STATUS AND POSSIBLE EXPANSION OF THE BIG BELLY PILOT PROGRAM. 6. DISCUSSION AND UPDATE ON NORMANDY POOL. 7. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CITY'S USE OF HOST COMPLIANCE SERVICES. 8. DISCUSSION REGARDING PAINTED BIKE LANES. 9. DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION ON MAKING MIAMI BEACH A "CITY OF KINDNESS." 10. DISCUSSION REGARDING RECOMMENDED TRAFFIC CALMING IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CENTRAL BAYSHORE NEIGHBORHOOD. 11. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE FUTURE ACTIVATION AND PROGRAMMING OF LUMMUS PARK. 12. DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER APPROVING THE PLACEMENT OF A PLAQUE AT THE BELLE ISLE PARK FLAG POLE DEDICATED TO THE HEROIC MEN AND WOMEN IN THE ARMED FORCES AND FIRST RESPONDERS FOR THEIR SERVICES. 13. DISCUSS THE PLACEMENT OF FARAH SERVICE EUE SPORTS EQUIPMENT AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY. 14. DISCUSSION ON AN ADDITIONAL DESIGNATED DOG AREA IN NORTH BEACH. 15. DISCUSSION TO NAME THE SOUTH POINTE PARK FOUNTAIN IN MEMORY OF MARK N. OVERTON, FORMER DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE MBPD.
VIDEOOffice of the City Manager
C6DREPORT OF THE DECEMBER 12, 2016 LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING. 1. CMB PREPARATIONS FOR LIKELY PASSAGE OF STATE MEDICAL MARIJUANA CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. 2. DISCUSSION REGARDING INCENTIVIZING THE RETENTION, RAISING AND/OR RELOCATION OF HISTORIC/ARCHITECTURALLY SIGNIFICANT SINGLE FAMILY HOMES (SFH). 3. DISCUSSION ON AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CODE TO ADDRESS THE ALLOWANCE OF "ENTERTAINMENT" IN NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE USES AND ESTABLISHMENTS. 4. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE USE REGULATIONS FOR THE WEST AVENUE OVERLAY DISTRICT. 5. DISCUSSION REGARDING PROHIBITING VARIANCES TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM SIZE OF ACCESSORY RETAIL ON OCEAN DRIVE. 6. DISCUSSION REGARDING PROHIBITING EXTERIOR SPEAKERS IN NON-EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS ON OCEAN DRIVE. 7. DISCUSSION PERTAINING TO DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE PALM VIEW HISTORIC DISTRICT TO ADDRESS RESILIENCY, SUSTAINABILITY AND ADAPTATION. 8. UPDATE ON THE TRANSIT HUB ON THE 500 BLOCK OF ALTON ROAD. 9. PROPOSED MIAMI BEACH MARINA REDEVELOPMENT AND ASSOCIATED LEGISLATIVE CHANGES. 10. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO ESTABLISH MORE AGGRESSIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYEE TRANSPORTATION PLANS. 11. DISCUSSION TO RE-ZONE THE WESTERN SIDE OF THE 600 BLOCK OF WASHINGTON AVENUE FROM RM-2 TO CD-2.
VIDEOPlanning
C7 - Resolutions
C7AA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ON BEHALF OF THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF A KAWASAKI TERYX 4X4 OFF-ROAD VEHICLE FROM MANGO’S TROPICAL CAFE, 900 OCEAN DRIVE, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, WITH AN APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $10,000.
VIDEOPolice
C7BA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AT ITS DECEMBER 9, 2016 MEETING TO NAME THE FOUNTAIN WITHIN SOUTH POINTE PARK IN MEMORY OF MARK N. OVERTON, FORMER DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND, PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-503(B) OF THE CITY CODE, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 8, 2017 TO CONSIDER THE NAMING OF THE FOUNTAIN, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE PUBLIC NOTICE.
VIDEOParks and Recreation
C7CA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER PERTAINING TO THE RANKING OF PROPOSALS WITH RESPECT TO PHASE I OF THE RFP SELECTION PROCESS PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 2016-204-KB, FOR DESIGN/BUILD SERVICES FOR A NEW PARKING GARAGE FACILITY AND RELATED INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE COLLINS PARK PARKING GARAGE.
VIDEOCapital Improvement Projects / Procurement
C7DA 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 LETTERS OF INTEREST (RFLI) NO. 2016-219-KB, FOR A DESIGN COMPETITION FOR AN ICONIC LGBT CROSSWALK; ACCEPTING THE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN PROVIDED BY THE TOP-RANKED ARTIST/DESIGNER, SAVINO & MILLER DESIGN STUDIO; AND, FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITH THE TOP-RANKED ARTIST/DESIGNER IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00.
VIDEOTransportation / Procurement
Commissioner Ricky Arriola
C7EA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN CERTAIN MUNICIPAL PARKING GARAGES, AND AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 2017-081-WG, FOR MUNICIPAL PARKING GARAGE ADVERTISING SERVICES.
VIDEOMarketing & Communications / Procurement
C7FA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIPS FROM T-MOBILE; THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACES DEPARTMENT; KRAVE PURE FOODS, INC.; EXHALE ENTERPRISES, INC.; AND TATE’S BAKE SHOP, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $5,800, IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY’S JANUARY CICLOVlA EVENT.
VIDEOMarketing and Communications
C7GA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE AGREEMENT FOR LIGHT POLES, FIXTURES AND BASES BETWEEN THE CITY AND HD SUPPLY POWER SOLUTIONS, LTD. (A/K/A ANIXTER POWER SOLUTIONS, LLC), TO ANIXTER INC., AS THE SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO ANIXTER POWER SOLUTIONS, LLC BY MERGER; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF AGREEMENT AND CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF AGREEMENT, SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE FORM ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION.
VIDEOProcurement
C7HA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING, AS A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-367(D) OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, THE PURCHASE OF SPIRAX SARCO METER SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT, PARTS, SOFTWARE, SERVICE, AND RELATED ITEMS FOR THE CITY'S SATELLITE CITY FLOW METERING SYSTEMS, FROM G-TEC EQUIPMENT SERVICES, LLC, THE EXCLUSIVE AGENT FOR SPIRAX SARCO METER SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT, PARTS, SOFTWARE, SERVICE, AND RELATED ITEMS IN THE CITY'S GEOGRAPHIC REGION.
VIDEOPublic Works / Procurement
C7IA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND UNIFY, INC. (ASSIGNOR), FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS AT VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES, TO ATOS IT SOLUTIONS & SERVICES, INC. (ASSIGNEE), AS THE SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST BY ACQUISITION; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF AGREEMENT, SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE FORM ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION, AS APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
VIDEOInformation Technology / Procurement
C7JA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE AGREEMENT, DATED OCTOBER 10, 2014, BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC., FOR REPLACING THE CITY'S ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SYSTEM AND THE CITY'S PERMITTING SYSTEM, TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS REGARDING PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
VIDEOInformation Technology
C7KA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH FOR THE COLLABORATIVE PREPARATION OF THE ASSESSMENT OF FAIR HOUSING (AFH), WHICH ASSESSMENT IS REQUIRED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD); AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE MOU BY THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO SUBMIT THE MOU TO HUD FOR ITS REVIEW.
VIDEOHousing and Community Services
C7LA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE CITY'S AGREEMENTS WITH THE SALVATION ARMY AND CAMILLUS HOUSE, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY SHELTER BEDS, EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR BOTH AGREEMENTS FROM APRIL 30, 2017 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE CURRENT LEVEL OF SERVICE THROUGH THE END OF THIS FISCAL YEAR; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT WITH THE SALVATION ARMY, REQUIRING FIVE (5) ADDITIONAL SHELTER BEDS SERVING WOMEN AND FAMILIES.
VIDEOHousing and Community Services
C7MA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, AND APPROPRIATE FUNDING (INCLUDING MATCHING FUNDS AND ANY RELATED CITY EXPENSES), AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOLLOWING GRANTS AND FUNDING AGREEMENTS: 1) THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2016/17 FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $25,000 FOR IDENTIFICATION ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE CITY'S HOMELESS OUTREACH PROGRAM AND 2) THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2016/17 IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $25,000 FOR THE CITY'S HOTEL/MOTEL PLACEMENT AND THE HOTEL/MOTEL INFORMATION SYSTEM (HMIS) STAFFING PROGRAM.
VIDEOBudget and Performance Improvement
C7NA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, AND THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT TO TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO EXPEDITE AND COMPLETE THE CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE I OF THE BISCAYNE BAY COASTAL WETLANDS (BBCW) PROJECT; URGING THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, AND THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT TO TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO EXPEDITE THE PLANNING OF PHASE II OF THE BBCW PROJECT SO THAT SUCH PLANNING OCCURS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND PRIOR TO THE CURRENT SCHEDULED START DATE OF 2021; DIRECTING THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH’S STATE AND FEDERAL LOBBYISTS TO ADVOCATE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION THAT WOULD ACCOMPLISH THE GOALS SET FORTH IN THIS RESOLUTION; DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO INCLUDE THIS ITEM IN ITS LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR THE 2017 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS AND FUTURE LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FORWARD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY FOR CIVIL WORKS, THE SECRETARY OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, AND THE GOVERNING BOARD AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT.
VIDEOOffice of the City Attorney
Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman
C7OA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2016-29607, IN ORDER TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A REVISED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ARTS FOR LEARNING/MIAMI, INC., A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT FIENBERG-FISHER K-8 CENTER, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,000, WITH A REVISED TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $81,000, WHICH AGREEMENT SHALL HAVE AN INITIAL TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR, WITH THE OPTION, AT THE CITY’S SOLE DISCRETION, TO EXTEND FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO (2) YEARS CONTINGENT UPON THE APPROPRIATION OF REQUIRED FUNDING BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION.
VIDEOTourism, Culture and Economic Development
Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman
C7PA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE; AND AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE A NEW LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND COLONY THEATRE CAFE, INC. D/B/A SEGAFREDO, FOR THE USE OF APPROXIMATELY 1,371 SQUARE FEET OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1040 LINCOLN ROAD, MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA.
VIDEOTourism, Culture and Economic Development
C7Q

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND FRIENDS OF THE BASS MUSEUM, INC.; SAID AMENDMENT PERMITTING THE OPERATION OF AN OUTDOOR CONCESSION AREA ADJACENT TO THE MUSEUM, WHICH WILL PROVIDE FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONCESSION SERVICES TO MUSEUM VISITORS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC; AND FURTHER PROVIDING THAT THE FINAL NEGOTIATED AMENDMENT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE ADVANCE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION.

VIDEOTourism, Culture and Economic Development
C7RA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, OPPOSING ANY RELIGIOUS-BASED OR NATIONALITY-BASED REGISTRATION OF PERSONS ENTERING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
VIDEOOffice of the City Attorney
Commissioner Michael Grieco
Supplemental updated on 1/9/2017
C7SA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, WAIVING BY 5/7TH VOTE, THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENT, FINDING SUCH WAIVER TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY, AND RETROACTIVELY AWARDING $60,000 TO H.O.P.E. IN MIAMI-DADE, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY AGREEMENTS.
VIDEOHousing and Community Services
C7TA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE TO AMEND THE CITY’S TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AS SET FORTH IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “3”.
VIDEOHuman Resources
Addendum added on 1/9/2017


REGULAR AGENDA

R5 - Ordinances
R5A

DEMOLITION MORATORIUM FOR PROPERTIES FRONTING TATUM WATERWAY:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE SUBJECT OF A SIX (6) MONTH MORATORIUM FOR PROPERTIES FRONTING ON TATUM WATERWAY AND LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF TATUM WATERWAY DRIVE AND BYRON AVENUE FROM 77TH STREET TO 87TH STREET, PROPERTIES LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF HAWTHORNE AVENUE FROM 77TH STREET TO CRESPI BOULEVARD, PROPERTIES LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF CRESPI BOULEVARD FROM HAWTHORNE AVENUE TO 85TH STREET, AND PROPERTIES LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 85TH STREET BETWEEN CRESPI BOULEVARD AND BYRON AVENUE; IMPOSING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM UPON THE RECEIPT OF OR PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS, PERMITS OR PENDING APPROVALS PERTAINING TO DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES ON TATUM WATERWAY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE RETROACTIVE TO FIRST READING, JANUARY 11, 2017; FOR ZONING IN PROGRESS PURPOSES, THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UPON FIRST READING OF THIS ORDINANCE, AND NO APPLICATIONS FOR DEMOLITION WITHIN THE DESIGNATED AREA SHALL BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCE PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EXPIRATION DATE.

VIDEO
10:00 a.m. First Reading Public HearingPlanning / Office of the City Attorney
Commissioner Ricky Arriola & Co-Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Joy Malakoff
R5B17TH STREET SOUTH ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENT REGULATIONS:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 142, “ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS,” ARTICLE II, “DISTRICT REGULATIONS,” AT DIVISION 6, “CD-3 COMMERCIAL, HIGH INTENSITY DISTRICT,” SECTION 142-332, “MAIN PERMITTED USES”; TO AMEND THE OPERATION, LOCATION, AND USE RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTERTAINMENT, DANCE HALL AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS LOCATED SOUTH OF 17TH STREET, BETWEEN LENOX AVENUE AND MERIDIAN AVENUE, AND PROPERTIES WITH A LOT LINE ADJOINING LINCOLN ROAD, FROM COLLINS AVENUE TO ALTON ROAD; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
VIDEO
10:05 a.m. Second Reading Public HearingPlanning
First Reading PH on December 14, 2016 - R5 KVice-Mayor Joy Malakoff
R5C

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - TRANSIT INTERMODAL FACILITIES:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, BY OBJECTIVE 1, ENTITLED "LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS," TO ALLOW "TRANSIT INTERMODAL FACILITIES" AS A PERMITTED USE WITH IN THE FOLLOWING LAND USE CATEGORIES: LOW INTENSITY COMMERCIAL CATEGORY (CD-1), MEDIUM INTENSITY COMMERCIAL CATEGORY (CD-2), HIGH INTENSITY COMMERCIAL CATEGORY (CD-3), PUBLIC FACILITY HOSPITAL - PF (PF-HD), PUBLIC FACILITY: GOVERNMENTAL USES (PF), PARKING (P), GENERAL MIXED USE COMMERCIAL "PERFORMANCE STANDARD" CATEGORY (CPS-2), TOWN CENTER CORE CATEGORY (TC-1), AND TOWN CENTER COMMERCIAL CATEGORY (TC-2); AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP TO MODIFY THE DESIGNATION "RECREATION OPEN SPACE" (ROS) ALONG THE JULIA TUTTLE TO "PUBLIC FACILITY" (PF); AMENDING THE PARKING (P) LAND USE CATEGORY TO ALLOW THOSE USES PERMITTED IN SURROUNDING LAND USE CATEGORIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, RESIDENTIAL USES WHEN ASSOCIATED WITH A TRANSIT INTERMODAL FACILITY OR PARKING FACILITY; AMENDING AND UPDATING THE GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND RELATED POLICIES OF THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT AS FOLLOWS: OBJECTIVE 1, ENTITLED "LEVEL OF SERVICE," TO REFLECT THE CITY'S ADOPTED MODE OF TRANSPORTATION HIERARCHY; OBJECTIVE 2, ENTITLED "COORDINATION WITH LAND USE," TO DETAIL THE NEEDS FOR TRANSIT INTERMODAL FACILITIES; OBJECTIVE 3, ENTITLED "ROADWAY PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION," TO INCORPORATE ADDITIONAL MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS; OBJECTIVE 4, ENTITLED "MASS TRANSIT," TO ENCOURAGE MASS TRANSIT OPTIONS THROUGH THE 2015 TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN; OBJECTIVE 5A, ENTITLED "TRANSIT MODE" TO DETAIL OPTIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE; OBJECTIVE 6, ENTITLED "MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY OPTIONS," TO CLARIFY STRATEGIES TO IMPLEMENT MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS; OBJECTIVE 7, ENTITLED "ENHANCE, PROTECT, AND PRESERVE THE CITY'S NEIGHBORHOODS," TO CLARIFY COORDINATING AGENCIES AND STRATEGIES; OBJECTIVE 8, ENTITLED "PARKING," TO ENCOURAGE SMART PARKING SYSTEMS; OBJECTIVE 10, ENTITLED "TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS," TO REQUIRE COORDINATION RELATING TO "TRANSIT INTERMODAL FACILITIES;" THE GLOSSARY OF TERMS TO INCLUDE THE TERM "TRANSIT INTERMODAL FACILITY" AND RELATED DEFINITIONS; AMENDING AND UPDATING THE POLICIES WITHIN THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT TO INCLUDE COORDINATION RELATING TRANSIT INTERMODAL FACILITIES; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; TRANSMITTAL; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

VIDEO
10:10 a.m. Second Reading Public HearingPlanning
Continued from December 14, 2016 - R5 BCommissioner Ricky Arriola
R5D

LDR - TRANSIT INTERMODAL FACILITIES:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 114-1, ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS" TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR A "TRANSIT INTERMODAL FACILITY" AND ASSOCIATED DEFINITIONS; AMENDING CHAPTER 130, "OFF- STREET PARKING," ARTICLE II, "DISTRICTS; REQUIREMENTS," SECTION 130-32, "OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1," AND SECTION 130-33, "OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING DISTRICTS NOS. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, AND 7," TO ESTABLISH PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR "TRANSIT INTERMODAL FACILITIES," AND ESTABLISHING SECTION 130-40, "BICYCLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS," TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR BICYCLE PARKING FOR "TRANSIT INTERMODAL FACILITIES"; AMENDING CHAPTER 130, "OFF-STREET PARKING," ARTICLE III, "DESIGN STANDARDS," SECTION 130-68, "COMMERCIAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL PARKING GARAGES," ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS AND TO ALLOW FOR UP TO FIVE STORIES IN ADDITIONAL BUILDING HEIGHT (50 FEET) SHOULD A "TRANSIT INTERMODAL FACILITY" BE AN ACCESSORY USE TO A MAIN USE PARKING GARAGE; BY AMENDING CHAPTER 142, "ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS," AT ARTICLE II, "DISTRICT REGULATIONS," TO INCLUDE A "TRANSIT INTERMODAL FACILITY" WITHIN THE LIST OF PERMITTED USES FOR THE FOLLOWING DISTRICTS: COMMERCIAL LOW INTENSITY (CD-1), COMMERCIAL, MEDIUM DENSITY (CD-2), COMMERCIAL, HIGH INTENSITY (CD-3), CIVIC AND GOVERNMENT USE (GU), HOSPITAL DISTRICT (HD), COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARD, GENERAL MIXED USE (C-PS2), NORTH BEACH TOWN CENTER CORE (TC-1), NORTH BEACH TOWN CENTER MIXED USE (TC-2); BY ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 142, "ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS," AT ARTICLE V, "SPECIALIZED USE REGULATIONS," DIVISION 4, "TRANSIT INTERMODAL FACILITIES," TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS AND PROVIDE UP TO FIVE STORIES IN ADDITIONAL HEIGHT (50 FEET) SHOULD A "TRANSIT INTERMODAL FACILITY" THAT IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH A MAIN USE PARKING GARAGE BE AN INCLUDED USE WITHIN A PROPERTY OR UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT SITE WITHIN ONE OF THE ABOVE DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

VIDEO
10:15 a.m. Second Reading Public HearingPlanning
Continued from December 14, 2016 - R5 ACommissioner Ricky Arriola
R5E

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 46 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED "ENVIRONMENT," BY AMENDING THE TITLE OF ARTICLE VI ENTITLED "EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE SALE AND USE RESTRICTIONS," TO ADD THE WORDS "FOR FOOD SERVICE ARTICLES," AND CREATING ARTICLE VII, TO BE ENTITLED "EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE RESTRICTIONS FOR FLOATING DOCKS, FLOATING PLATFORMS, AND BUOYS," TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS THEREFOR, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

VIDEO
10:20 a.m. Second Reading Public HearingEnvironment and Sustainability
First Reading on December 14, 2016 - R5 JCommissioner John Elizabeth Aleman
R5F

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 IV, “USES IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 5, “SIDEWALK CAFES,” BY AMENDING SUBDIVISION II, “PERMIT,” BY AMENDING SECTION 82-385, ENTITLED “MINIMUM STANDARDS, CRITERIA, AND CONDITIONS FOR OPERATION OF SIDEWALK CAFES” TO AMEND SIDEWALK CAFE STANDARDS AND CONDITIONS OF OPERATION FOR BUSINESSES LOCATED ON OCEAN DRIVE BETWEEN 5TH STREET AND 15TH STREET; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

VIDEO
10:25 a.m. Second Reading Public HearingPlanning
First Reading on December 14, 2016 - R5 ICommissioner Ricky Arriola
R5GSUNSET HARBOUR HEIGHT AND SETBACK:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY CODE, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 142, "ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS," ARTICLE II, "DISTRICT REGULATIONS", DIVISION 5, "CD-2, COMMERCIAL, MEDIUM-INTENSITY DISTRICT," SECTION 142-306, "DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS," BY AMENDING THE SETBACKS AND MAXIMUM PERMITTED HEIGHT AND NUMBER OF STORIES FOR MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT IN THE SUNSET HARBOUR AREA; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
VIDEO
First ReadingPlanning
Continued from December 14, 2016 - R5 HPrivate Application
R5HAN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 82, ENTITLED "PUBLIC PROPERTY", AT DIVISION V, ENTITLED "SIDEWALK CAFES," AT SECTION 82-383, RELATING TO PERMIT FEES AND PENALTIES; TO REQUIRE PRE-PAYMENT, PRIOR PAYMENT OF THE ANNUAL SIDEWALK CAFE PERMIT FEE; AND ELIMINATING THE ABILITY TO PAY IN TWO ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
VIDEO
First ReadingPublic Works
Commissioner Ricky Arriola
R5IAN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 66 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED "MARINE STRUCTURES, FACILITIES AND VEHICLES," BY AMENDING ARTICLE IV, ENTITLED "VESSELS," BY CREATING SECTION 66-155 THEREOF TO BE ENTITLED "PROHIBITION OF ADVERTISING SIGNS ON VESSELS," WHICH PROHIBITS THE OPERATION OF AN ADVERTISING VESSEL UPON THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTIONAL WATERS OF THE CITY; BY ESTABLISHING PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
VIDEO
First ReadingOffice of the City Attorney
Commissioner Michael Grieco
Supplemental updated on 1/6/2017
R7 - Resolutions
R7A

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, FOLLOWING A DULY ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE, AND WAIVING, BY 5/7TH VOTE, THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENT, FINDING SUCH WAIVER TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY; AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT, SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE FORM ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION, BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (COLLECTIVELY, LANDLORD) AND THE MIAMI BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (TENANT), FOR THE USE OF APPROXIMATELY 935 SQUARE FEET OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY (PREMISES), LOCATED AT 530 17TH STREET, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS AND TWENTY-FIVE (25) DAYS, COMMENCING RETROACTIVELY ON DECEMBER 7, 2016 AND ENDING ON DECEMBER 31, 2018. JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COMMISSION

New time: 2:00 p.m. Public HearingTourism, Culture and Economic Development
R7BA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, BY 5/7TH VOTE, FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING, THE PLACEMENT OF A COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE AT THE BELLE ISLE PARK FLAG POLE IN HONOR OF THE HEROIC MEN AND WOMEN IN THE ARMED FORCES AND FIRST RESPONDERS FOR THEIR SERVICE.
VIDEO11:35 a.m. Public HearingParks and Recreation
Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman
R7CA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016/17.
VIDEO11:45 a.m. Public HearingBudget and Performance Improvement
Supplemental updated on 1/6/2016
R7DA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING, SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE FORM ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION, THE TITLE VI/NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY AND PLAN, SUPPLEMENTING THE EXISTING TITLE VI PROGRAM PLAN, BY EXPANDING ITS APPLICATION TO ALL CITYWIDE SERVICES (INSTEAD OF JUST TRANSPORTATION); AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO MAKE SUCH FURTHER MODIFICATIONS TO THE TITLE VI/NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY AND PLAN AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES WHICH OVERSEE THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS IN WHICH THE CITY PARTICIPATES.
VIDEOTransportation
Supplemental updated on 1/6/2016
R7EA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE OFFICES OF THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO WORK WITH THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE WASHINGTON AVENUE PROPERTY OWNERS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 170, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO STABILIZE AND IMPROVE THE WASHINGTON AVENUE RETAIL BUSINESS DISTRICT, WHICH IS LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED HISTORIC DISTRICT, THROUGH PROMOTION, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND OTHER SIMILAR SERVICES.
VIDEOOffice of the City Attorney
Commissioner Michael Grieco
R7FA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, REAFFIRMING THE CITY’S POLICIES OF NONDISCRIMINATION AND INCLUSION, CREATING A SAFE SPACE PROGRAM FOR BUSINESSES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CITY TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR COMMITMENT TO THE SAFETY AND EQUAL TREATMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, AND QUESTIONING (“LGBTQ”) COMMUNITY, AND DIRECTING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT OUTREACH EFFORTS TO PROMOTE THE SAFE SPACE PROGRAM.
VIDEOPolice Department / Office of the City Attorney
Commissioner Michael Grieco
R7GA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF EVA SILVERSTEIN AS THE DIRECTOR FOR THE TOURISM, CULTURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
VIDEOHuman Resources
R7HA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO REQUIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES TO OFFER PROPERTY INSURANCE PRODUCTS THAT ADDRESS SEA LEVEL RISE AND INCENTIVIZE GREEN MEASURES THAT MITIGATE THE RISKS RELATED TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND FLOODING.
Office of the City Attorney
Deferred from December 14, 2016 - R7 PCommissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
R9 - New Business and Commission Requests
R9ABOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS.
VIDEOOffice of the City Clerk
R9B

BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS - CITY COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS.

VIDEOOffice of the City Clerk
R9C

DR. STANLEY SUTNICK CITIZEN'S FORUM. (8:30 A.M.)

DR. STANLEY SUTNICK CITIZEN'S FORUM. (1:00 P.M.)

VIDEOOffice of the City Clerk
R9DDISCUSSION ON INSTALLING A RESILIENT FLORIDA-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPE AT CITY HALL THAT INCLUDES AN EDUCATIONAL ELEMENT AND NATIVE PLANT IDENTIFICATION GARDENS.
VIDEOEnvironment and Sustainability
Commissioner Micky Steinberg
R9EDISCUSSION REGARDING LOWERING SPEED LIMITS AND/OR TRAFFIC CALMING IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS.
VIDEOCommissioner Michael Grieco
R9F

DISCUSSION REGARDING INCORPORATING SAFETY BOLLARDS AT ALL LINCOLN ROAD INTERSECTIONS.

VIDEOCommissioner Michael Grieco
R9G

DISCUSSION REGARDING MIAMI BEACH’S APPROACH TO RECYCLING AND BEST PRACTICES MOVING FORWARD.

VIDEOCommissioner Michael Grieco
R9HDISCUSSION REGARDING THE MAYOR CHARLES HALL AND ANDREE JULIETTE BRUN BUSTS FORMERLY LOCATED AT THE JACKIE GLEASON THEATER AND AN UNTITLED SCULPTURE BY THE ARTIST LENORE FORMERLY STORED AT THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER.
VIDEOTourism, Culture and Economic Development
R9IDISCUSSION REGARDING LINCOLN ROAD CAFE PENALTIES FOR HALLOWEEN PERMIT VIOLATIONS.
VIDEOCommissioner John Elizabeth Aleman
R9JDISCUSSION AND REFERRAL TO NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: CREATION OF LEGACY BUSINESS REGISTRY AND OTHER POSSIBLE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT AND PROTECT SMALL BUSINESSES.
VIDEOCommissioner Michael Grieco
R9KREPORT REGARDING THE RECENT BANK ACCOUNT FRAUD.
VIDEOOffice of the City Manager
Supplemental updated on 1/9/2017
R9LDISCUSSION REGARDING POLICE/FIRE/SANITATION FEES TO BE INCURRED BY MIAMI DESIGN PRESERVATION LEAGUE (MDPL)/ART DECO WEEKEND.

VIDEOCommissioner Michael Grieco
R9MUPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON MIAMI BEACH MOSQUITO CONTROL EFFORTS/COUNTY ALTERNATIVES.
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
R9NDISCUSSION REGARDING IDENTIFYING AN OPERATOR FOR THE PLANNED FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONCESSION AT SOUNDSCAPE PARK.
VIDEOTourism, Culture and Economic Development
R9ODISCUSSION REGARDING REMOVAL OF FUTURE RESIDENTIAL USE FROM THE RFP FOR THE NEW COLLINS PARK GARAGE.
Vice-Mayor Joy Malakoff
R9PDISCUSS GIVING ALL CITY BOARDS/COMMITTEES AN AUGUST RECESS, TO ALLOW FOR VOLUNTEER BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS TIME TO TRAVEL, BE WITH FAMILY, AND HAVE A BREAK.
VIDEOCommissioner Rosen Gonzalez
R9QDISCUSSION AND REFERRAL TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, ON THE CREATION OF A MIAMI BEACH HALL OF FAME AND ESTABLISHING CRITERIA, PLACEMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS.
VIDEOCommissioner Micky Steinberg
R9R

DISCUSSION REGARDING WHAT OCCURRED TO THE MEDALLION DEDICATED TO MUHAMMAD ALI THAT VANISHED YEARS AGO FROM HALL C OF THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER.

VIDEOCommissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
R9SDISCUSSION ON WHAT PROACTIVE ACTIONS THE CITY AND OTHERS CAN TAKE TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF ZIKA SPREADING IN MIAMI BEACH IN THE FUTURE.
VIDEOCommissioner Micky Steinberg
R9T

DISCUSSION - WHERE IS THE $3.6 MILLION MISSING FROM CITY'S SUNTRUST ACCOUNT?

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
R9UDISCUSS URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO COLLECT A 1% TAX ON FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION TO FUND EFFORTS TO END HOMELESSNESS.
VIDEOCommissioner Ricky Arriola
Supplemental updated on 1/9/2017
R9V

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING CALLED BY COMMISSIONER KRISTEN ROSEN GONZALEZ, TO BE HELD DURING LUNCH RECESS OF THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2017, IN THE CITY MANAGER’S LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR, CITY HALL TO DISCUSS HIRING PRACTICES REGARDING COMMISSION AIDES.

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
R9WDISCUSSION ON REINSTATING THE STEERING COMMITTEE TO AID IN THE NORTH BEACH MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS.
VIDEOCommissioner Micky Steinberg
R9XDISCUSS ADOPTING A CHARTER BALLOT QUESTION ASKING CITY VOTERS WHETHER CITY COMMISSIONERS SHOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO HIRE AND FIRE THEIR OWN ADMINISTRATIVE AIDES.
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
R9YDISCUSSION REGARDING THE TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE CITY’S STATE LEGISLATIVE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CORCORAN & ASSOCIATES, INC., AND SOUTHERN STRATEGY GROUP, INC., AND REALLOCATION OF FUNDING TO THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION TO PERFORM SUCH SERVICES INTERNALLY.
VIDEOOffice of the City Attorney
Mayor Philip Levine
Addendum added on 1/6/2017
R9ZDISCUSS PLACING "THANK YOU FOR NOT SMOKING" SIGNS AT EVERY PUBLIC BEACH.
VIDEOVice-Mayor Joy Malakoff
Addendum added on 1/9/2017
R10ACITY ATTORNEY’S STATUS REPORT.
Office of the City Attorney
R10B

NOTICE OF CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
PURSUANT TO SECTION 447.605, FLORIDA STATUTES, A CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION WILL BE HELD DURING RECESS OF THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2017, IN THE CITY MANAGER’S LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR, CITY HALL, FOR A DISCUSSION RELATIVE TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Human Resources
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 FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE, AND WAIVING, BY 5/7TH VOTE, THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENT, FINDING SUCH WAIVER TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY; AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRPERSON AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT, SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE FORM ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION, BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND THE MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (COLLECTIVELY, LANDLORD) AND THE MIAMI BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (TENANT), FOR THE USE OF APPROXIMATELY 935 SQUARE FEET OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY (PREMISES), LOCATED AT 530 17TH STREET, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS AND TWENTY-FIVE (25) DAYS, COMMENCING RETROACTIVELY ON DECEMBER 7, 2016 AND ENDING ON DECEMBER 31, 2018. JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COMMISSION
Tourism, Culture and Economic Development
Addendum added on 1/6/2017
Notices
1.MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (RDA) MEMBERS.
2.HOW A PERSON MAY APPEAR BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA.
3.USE OF AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS FOR PRESENTATIONS DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS.
4.2017 COMMISSION MEETING DATES.
5.

ADVERTISEMENTS FOR THE JANUARY 11, 2017 COMMISSION MEETING.