REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE COMMUNITY PARK (FKA PAR 3) PROJECT.

REFERRAL TO THE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE REGARDING PARKING INCENTIVES FOR "SMARTWAY" (ILEV - INHERENTLY LOW EMISSION) VEHICLES.

REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - DISCUSSION TO SET POLICY DIRECTION FOR PRIVATELY OWNED SEAWALLS AND DOCKS ADJACENT TO CITY-OWNED PUBLIC SUBMERGED LANDS.

REPORT OF THE DECEMBER 20, 2017 NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING: 1. DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER HOSTING THE NEW AND PROPOSED MIAMI BEACH POP FESTIVAL, TO BE HELD ANNUALLY ON THE BEACH AREA FROM 5TH STREET TO 10TH STREET, WITH THE INAUGURAL DATES OF FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018 THROUGH SUNDAY DECEMBER 16, 2018. 2. DISCUSSION REGARDING NAMING THE TENNIS CENTER AT NORTH SHORE PARK AS “MIAMI BEACH TENNIS CLUB AT NORTH SHORE PARK.” 3. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE RENAMING OF NORTH SHORE OPEN SPACE PARK TO NORTH SHORE OCEANSIDE PARK. 4. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE RENAMING OF NORTH SHORE OPEN SPACE PARK TO NORTH BEACH OCEANSIDE PARK. 5. DISCUSSION REGARDING GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING SOURCES TO SUPPORT MIAMI BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 6. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PROGRESS MADE BY THE ADMINISTRATION TO IMPLEMENT TROLLEY SERVICE FROM MIAMI BEACH TO THE WYNWOOD AND MIDTOWN MIAMI NEIGHBORHOODS. 7. DISCUSSION ON OFFERING MIAMI BEACH AS A PILOT CITY FOR UBER SELF-DRIVING CARS. 8. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE WATER TAXI SERVICE. 9. DISCUSSION REGARDING WHY PRAIRIE AVENUE, LEADING TO MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS FROM THE NORTH, HAS BEEN NARROWS DOWN TO BARELY FIT TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC. 10. DISCUSSION ON THE FUTURE USE OF THE BYRON CARLYLE THEATER SITE. 11. DISCUSSION REGARDING REGULATING KITEBOARDING AND OTHER WATERCRAFT ACTIVITIES ON MIAMI BEACH. 12. DISCUSSION OF THE CURRENT ROUTES AND CONDITIONS OF THE MIAMI BEACH TROLLIES, AS WELL AS ACCESSIBILITY FOR SENIORS AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS. 13. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE QUALITY OF THE FOOD BEING SERVED TO SENIOR RESIDENTS BY FOOD PROVIDERS PAID FOR BY THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH; AND DISCUSS THE CREATION OF AN ELDER CARE COMMITTEE OR TASKFORCE TO FOCUS ON SENIOR ISSUES. 14. DISCUSS THE ADOPT-A-BENCH PROGRAM APPLICATION FROM MAXIMILIAN CAMINO. 15. DISCUSS THE ADOPT-A-BENCH APPLICATION FROM JANE GOODMAN. 16. DISCUSSION REGARDING A POTENTIAL RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH FREE SWIMMING LESSONS FOR EVERY INFANT AND CHILD IN MIAMI BEACH. 17. DISCUSSION ON THE 23RD STREET AND 63RD STREET COMPLETE STREETS FEASIBILITY STUDIES. 18. RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE BUSINESS TERMS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT TO SKINNY LABS INC. D/B/A SPIN, IN CONNECTION WITH A SIX (6) MONTH CITYWIDE PILOT PROGRAM FOR STATIONLESS BIKE SHARING SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE A FINAL PERMIT AGREEMENT BASED UPON THE TERMS SET FORTH HEREIN; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FINAL PERMIT AGREEMENT. 19. DISCUSSION REGARDING NON-TOXIC PRODUCTS IN MIAMI BEACH. 20. DISCUSSION REGARDING CONTRACTING EMERGENCY SERVICES TO SAVE MIAMI BEACH TREES AFTER A HURRICANE.  21. DISCUSSION REGARDING A POTENTIAL ANTI-SEXUAL HARASSMENT ORDINANCE TO PROTECT HOTEL EMPLOYEES BASED ON LEGISLATION ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO. 22. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF LANDSCAPING BY THE MURANO AT PORTOFINO CONDOMINIUM ALONG THE PUBLIC BAYWALK ADJACENT TO THE MIAMI BEACH MARINA. 23. DISCUSSION OF THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF TWO (2) NEIGHBORHOOD MONUMENT SIGNS REQUESTED BY THE SOUTH OF FIFTH NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION. 24. DISCUSSION REGARDING ENHANCING NORTH BEACH THROUGH CREATIVE FINANCING. 25. DISCUSSION TO REVIEW THE CITY’S SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND TRAINING. 

REPORT OF THE DECEMBER 11, 2017 SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE MEETING: 1) DISCUSSION ON REQUIRING SUSTAINABILITY STANDARDS SIMILAR TO LEED FOR RETROFITS IN CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES. 2) DISCUSSION ON HAVING MIAMI BEACH COMMIT TO ENSURING THAT ALL GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS WILL BE POWERED BY 100% RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY. 3) DISCUSSION ON ALTERNATIVES TO PLASTIC WARE IN BEACH CONCESSIONS. 4) RESILIENCY STRATEGY. 5) DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CODE TO ALLOW GREATER USAGE OF ARTIFICIAL TURF IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.

REPORT OF THE DECEMBER 15, 2017 FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE MEETING: 1. UPDATE ON ENERGOV PERMITTING SYSTEM. 2. DEBRIS REMOVAL CONTRACTS - HURRICANE. 3. DISCUSSION REGARDING A PROPOSAL TO BUILD A PUBLIC BAYWALK FROM 10-12 STREETS AND A PUBLIC MARINA. 4. DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER AMENDING OUR CITY EMPLOYEE LEAVE ORDINANCE FOR TIME DONATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES CARING FOR ILL FAMILY MEMBERS. 5. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE USE OF THE AUDITORIUM AT THE SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY CENTER, LOCATED AT 833 6TH STREET, BY SOUTH FLORIDA SENIORS IN ACTION, INC., FOR A PERIOD TO RUN COTERMINOUS WITH ITS EXISTING LEASE AGREEMENT, COMMENCING FEBRUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 20, 2019. 6. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE TRACKING OF TOTAL SHORT TERM RENTAL VIOLATIONS IMPOSED AGAINST PROPERTY OWNERS. 7. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUSTAINABLE FUNDING SOURCES FOR EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS IN MIAMI BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 8. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE REQUEST BY THE HISPANIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE FOR FUNDING TO BE PROPERLY ALLOCATED FOR THE RECOMMENDED PROGRAMMING AS PART OF THE BUDGET PROCESS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018. 9. DISCUSSION REGARDING A WATERLESS CAR WASH RFP. 10. DISCUSSION REGARDING FEES CHARGED TO DEVELOPERS TO APPEAR BEFORE THE CITY’S LAND USE BOARDS. 11. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE NORTH BEACH TOWN CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL, INVOLVING CITY-OWNED PARKING LOTS, MADE BY NORTH BEACH TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT, LLC, AN AFFILIATE OF PACIFIC START CAPITAL, LLC. 12. DISCUSSION REGARDING CONSIDERING IMPLEMENTATION OF A STUDENT LOAN REDUCTION PROGRAM FOR CITY EMPLOYEES, TO HELP PAY OFF THEIR STUDENT DEBT FASTER. 13. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE COSTS RELATED TO HAVING MIAMI BEACH COMMIT TO ENSURING THAT ALL GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS WILL BE POWERED BY 100% RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY. 14. DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER REVISING THE  “SPECIAL EVENTS REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES,” BY AMENDING THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS: “MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS,” “EXTERNAL REVIEW PROCEDURE,” “BOOKING POLICY,” “USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY,” “SPECIAL EVENT FEE SCHEDULE” AND “SPECIAL EVENT CLASS MATRIX,” HEREBY PERMITTING AND RESTRICTING FURTHER USES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND RECONCILING SPECIAL EVENT FEES TO MATCH RECENT INCREASES ASSOCIATED WITH OTHER PUBLIC RENTAL USES. 15. DISCUSSION REGARDING AN EXTENSION TO THE CITY’S LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR AFFORDABLE ELDERLY HOUSING AT COUNCIL TOWERS SOUTH, LOCATED AT 533 COLLINS AVENUE, AND COUNCIL TOWERS NORTH, LOCATED AT 1040 COLLINS AVENUE, FOR A PERIOD OF FIFTY (50) YEARS, COMMENCING JULY 9, 2026 AND ENDING JULY 8, 2076. 16. DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER ACCELERATED REPLACEMENT FOR NEW TENNIS LED LIGHTING WITH INSTALLATION COMPLETED AT THE END OF MARCH 2018 IN PREPARATION FOR THE INTERNATIONAL TENNIS FEDERATION’S YOUNG SENIORS WORLD TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL TOURNAMENT. 17. DISCUSSION OF BUS SHELTER DESIGN CONCEPTS. 18. DISCUSSION REGARDING  G.O. BOND. 19. DISCUSS THE CREATION OF A COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY IN NORTH BEACH. 20. DISCUSSION REGARDING WAIVING ALL SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FEES AND PROVIDING FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 FOR THE TELEVISED 2018 WORLD FOOTVOLLEY CLASSIC. 21. DISCUSSION ON CITY PRIORITIZATION AND FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT CROSSWALKS AND SIGNALIZATION OF COLLINS AVENUE AT 79TH STREET AND AT 83RD STREET. 22. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CURRENT STATUS AND THE FUTURE OF THE LOG CABIN. 23. DISCUSSION REGARDING USES OF ADDITIONAL RDA FUNDING (PENDING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY APPROVAL). 24. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CREATION OF A CITY OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL. 25. DISCUSSION REGARDING COLLINS PARK AND OTHER PARK SECURITY CONCERNS AND THE PARK RANGER PROGRAM. 26. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL OF DESIGNATING CERTAIN PROPERTIES AS GREEN REUSE AREAS PURSUANT TO FLORIDA’S BROWNFIELDS REDEVELOPMENT ACT, IN ORDER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A BROWNFIELD SITE REHABILITATION AGREEMENT AND PREPARE AND FILE A VOLUNTARY CLEANUP TAX CREDIT APPLICATION. 27.  DISCUSSION REGARDING ENHANCING NORTH BEACH THROUGH CREATIVE FINANCING. 28. DISCUSSION REGARDING FUNDING FOR A POLE MOUNTED CIGARETTE ASH CAN PILOT PROGRAM. 

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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RETROACTIVELY 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 TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOLLOWING GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS: 1) FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $230,000; 2) THE CHILDREN'S TRUST GRADE 6-12 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $500,000; 3) THE CHILDREN'S TRUST GRADE K-5 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $500,000; 4) PEREZ ART MUSEUM MIAMI FOR THE INSIDE|OUT ART INSTALLATION PROGRAM; 5) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $40,000; 6) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $133,000; AND 7) CITIES OF SERVICE ENGAGED CITIES AWARD IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $100,000.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A POLICY GOVERNING THE SELECTION OF CONTRACTORS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AWARDED BY THE CITY PURSUANT TO THE STATEWIDE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) PROGRAM; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ), AT A MINIMUM, ONCE A YEAR, IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A POOL OF QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE BIDS AND EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE PRE-QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS FOR PROJECT SUMS EXCEEDING $50,000, BUT NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL PROJECT AWARD LIMIT AUTHORIZED BY THE CITY’S LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN (LHAP); AND FURTHER REQUIRING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A LETTER TO COMMISSION EACH FISCAL QUARTER, DELINEATING ANY APPROVED BIDS/AGREEMENTS THAT EXCEED THE $50,000 THRESHOLD.

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 NO. 2017-163-WG, FOR UNDERWRITER SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC; MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INC.; J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC; CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.; WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.; JEFFERIES LLC; GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC; PNC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC; ESTRADA HINOJOSA & COMPANY, INC.; STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INC.; LOOP CAPITAL MARKETS LLC; HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.; SIEBERT, CISNEROS, SHANK & CO., L.L.C.; 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.

A 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 20, 2017 MEETING TO RENAME NORTH SHORE OPEN SPACE PARK AS NORTH BEACH OCEANSIDE PARK AND, PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-503(A) OF THE CITY CODE, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 14, 2018 TO CONSIDER THE RENAMING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE PUBLIC NOTICE.

A 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 20, 2017 MEETING TO APPROVE THE ADOPT-A-BENCH PROGRAM APPLICATION FROM JANE GOODMAN AND, PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-504 OF THE CITY CODE, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 14, 2018 TO CONSIDER THE APPLICATION AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE PUBLIC NOTICE.

A 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 20, 2017 MEETING TO APPROVE THE ADOPT-A-BENCH PROGRAM APPLICATION FROM MAXIMILIAN CAMINO AND, PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-504 OF THE CITY CODE, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 14, 2018 TO CONSIDER THE APPLICATION AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE PUBLIC NOTICE.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE AT ITS DECEMBER 15, 2017 MEETING; AND APPROVING THE ACCELERATED REPLACEMENT OF THE LIGHTING SYSTEM AT THE NORTH SHORE TENNIS CENTER WITH A NEW LED LIGHTING SYSTEM, IN PREPARATION FOR THE INTERNATIONAL TENNIS FEDERATION'S YOUNG SENIORS WORLD TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL TOURNAMENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $294,360.00, AND SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THIS APPROPRIATION FROM THE FY 2017-2018 CITY BUDGET.

A 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 20, 2017 MEETING TO INCREASE THE DONATION PRICE OF THE ADOPT-A-BENCH PROGRAM FROM $10,000.00 TO $20,000.00 PER BENCH.

A 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 20, 2017 MEETING AND DIRECTING THE CITY OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS TO CREATE A MARKETING CAMPAIGN FOR THE FREE SWIMMING AND WATER SAFETY PROGRAMS OFFERED FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN BY THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, AND AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO CONDUCT A COMMUNITY CHARRETTE TO OBTAIN PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING THE FUTURE USE OR DEVELOPMENT OF THE BYRON CARLYLE THEATER LOCATED AT 500 71ST STREET.

A 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 DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO CREATE A CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN TO FUND THE RESTORATION OF THE NORTH BEACH LOG CABIN, IN ADDITION TO PURSUING GRANT FUNDING AND PURSUING POSSIBLE CITY FUNDING THROUGH THE FY 2018/19 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT PROCESS; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SELECT THE APPROPRIATE CROWDFUNDING PLATFORM.

1. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CALLING FOR A SPECIAL MAIL BALLOT ELECTION TO BE HELD FROM MARCH 8, 2018 TO APRIL 20, 2018, TO DETERMINE WHETHER A MAJORITY OF THE AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS APPROVE THE CREATION OF A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS THE WASHINGTON AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (THE “DISTRICT”); PROVIDING THAT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY SHALL CONDUCT SUCH ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR THE FORM OF BALLOT; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE OF SUCH ELECTION AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY CODE AND STATE LAW.

2. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND WASHINGTON AVE BID INC. (THE “BID”), TO CONDUCT A SPECIAL MAIL BALLOT ELECTION TO DETERMINE WHETHER A MAJORITY OF THE AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS APPROVE THE CREATION OF A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS THE WASHINGTON AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, WHICH ELECTION SHALL BE CONDUCTED BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE BID SHALL COVER THE COSTS OF CONDUCTING SUCH ELECTION.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AND APPROVING A) EXTENDING THE SOUTH BEACH TROLLEY ROUTE (LOOPS A AND B) TO COLLINS PARK AND B) ELIMINATING THE "VIA 10 STREET LOOP" TO ENABLE AN APPROXIMATE 15 MINUTE FREQUENCY OF SERVICE ALONG THE NEW ROUTE ALIGNMENT.

A 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 APPROVING THE SELECTION OF BUS SHELTER DESIGN CONCEPTS THREE (3) AND FOUR (4) DEVELOPED BY ACAI ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR FURTHER DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND COST ESTIMATION.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO PRELIMINARY NEGOTIATIONS WITH MIAMI DADE COLLEGE, RELATING TO A FUTURE SATELLITE MIAMI DADE COLLEGE CAMPUS AT THE SITE OF THE BYRON CARLYLE THEATER, OR AT SUCH OTHER SITE IN NORTH BEACH TO WHICH THE PARTIES MAY OTHERWISE AGREE.

PARKING DISTRICTS NO. 6 & 7 - HOTEL AND APARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 130, OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, ENTITLED "OFF-STREET PARKING," ARTICLE II "DISTRICTS; REQUIREMENTS," TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING DISTRICT NO. 6; TO EXTEND THE BOUNDARIES OF PARKING DISTRICT NO. 7; AND TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING DISTRICT NO. 7; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; CODIFICATION; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

RM-3 HOTELS - ARCHITECTURAL DISTRICT PARKING:

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, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 130 "OFF- STREET PARKING," ARTICLE II, "DISTRICTS; REQUIREMENTS," BY AMENDING THE OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR OCEANFRONT HOTELS ZONED RM-3 IN THE ARCHITECTURAL DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT SITES - FAR:

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 118, "ADMINISTRATION AND REVIEW PROCEDURES" ARTICLE I "IN" GENERAL," TO CLARIFY THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE FLOOR AREA RATIO ("FAR") FOR UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT SITES CONTAINING BUILDINGS WITH NONCONFORMING FAR AND/OR ELEVATED OPEN-AIR BRIDGES, PASSAGEWAYS OR CONNECTIONS USED SOLELY FOR PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION BETWEEN BUILDINGS; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; CODIFICATION; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

PROVISIONAL PARKING LOT AMENDMENT:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 130, OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDRs), ENTITLED "OFF-STREET PARKING," ARTICLE III "DESIGN STANDARDS", TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR TEMPORARY PARKING LOTS AND DELETING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 130-70 IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE STANDARDS FOR PROVISIONAL PARKING LOTS FROM THE LDRs PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; CODIFICATION; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

NORTH SHORE LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE; AMENDING SECTION 118-593, “HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGNATION;” AMENDING SECTION 118-593(e), “DELINEATION ON ZONING MAP;” AMENDING SECTION 118-593(e)(2), “HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICTS (HPD)” BY DESIGNATING THE NORTH SHORE HISTORIC DISTRICT LOCATED GENERALLY BETWEEN 87TH STREET ON THE NORTH, 73RD STREET ON THE SOUTH, COLLINS COURT TO THE EAST, AND DICKENS AVENUE (BETWEEN 73RD STREET AND 75TH STREET) AND THE WESTERN LOT LINE OF THE PROPERTIES ON THE WEST SIDE OF HARDING AVENUE TO THE WEST; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY’S ZONING MAP SHALL BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE NORTH SHORE HISTORIC DISTRICT; ADOPTING THE DESIGNATION REPORT ATTACHED HERETO AS APPENDIX “A”; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY CODE, REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

NORMANDY ISLES HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE; AMENDING SECTION 118-593, “HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGNATION;” AMENDING SECTION 118-593(e), “DELINEATION ON ZONING MAP;” AMENDING SECTION 118-593(e)(2), “HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICTS (HPD)” BY DESIGNATING THE NORMANDY ISLES HISTORIC DISTRICT WITH THE NORTHERN PORTION OF THE DISTRICT LOCATED GENERALLY BETWEEN THE NORMANDY SHORES GOLF COURSE AND SOUTH SHORE DRIVE TO THE NORTH, THE SOUTH SIDE OF MARSEILLE DRIVE AND THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1133 NORMANDY DRIVE TO THE SOUTH, NORTH SHORE DRIVE AND BAY DRIVE TO THE EAST, AND RAY STREET AND RUE NOTRE DAME TO THE WEST, AND THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE DISTRICT LOCATED GENERALLY BETWEEN THE NORTHERN LOT LINE OF THE PROPERTIES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BAY DRIVE AND 71ST STREET TO THE NORTH, BISCAYNE BAY TO THE SOUTH, INDIAN CREEK AND BISCAYNE BAY TO THE EAST, AND RUE VERSAILLES AND BAY DRIVE TO THE WEST; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY’S ZONING MAP SHALL BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE NORMANDY ISLES HISTORIC DISTRICT; ADOPTING THE DESIGNATION REPORT ATTACHED HERETO AS APPENDIX “A;” PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY CODE, REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

DIGITAL SUPERGRAPHICS - SIZE LIMITS:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 138, “SIGNS,” ARTICLE VI, “SPECIFIC USE SIGNS,” AT SECTION 138-204, “NON-COMMERCIAL GRAPHICS AND IMAGES,” BY MODIFYING THE EXISTING REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRONIC GRAPHICS AND IMAGES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

PLANNING BOARD CUP APPEAL STAYS (OPTION A & OPTION B):
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 118 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION AND REVIEW PROCEDURES," BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION AND REVIEW PROCEDURES," BY AMENDING SECTION 118-9, ENTITLED "REHEARING AND APPEAL PROCEDURES," TO ALLOW THE ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT TO AN APPLICANT WHOSE PLANNING BOARD CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL APPLICATION IS ON APPEAL, ALLOWING AN EXCEPTION TO THE CITY'S RULE THAT REQUIRES FINAL RESOLUTION OF ALL ADMINISTRATIVE AND COURT PROCEEDINGS, SO LONG AS THE CERTAIN CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN 118-9 ARE COMPLIED WITH, AND PROVIDED THE APPLICANT EXECUTES A WRITTEN AGREEMENT HOLDING THE CITY HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFYING THE CITY FROM ANY LIABILITY OR LOSS SHOULD THE COURT PROCEEDINGS NOT END FAVORABLY TO THE APPLICANT; AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

CD-2 HEIGHT AND EXISTING NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS:
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 MAXIMUM PERMITTED HEIGHT AND NUMBER OF STORIES FOR SITES WITH EXISTING NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED "ARTS, CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT," BY CREATING ARTICLE III, ENTITLED "CITY SPONSORSHIP OF EVENTS," BY CREATING SECTION 12-6, ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS;" BY CREATING SECTION 12-7, ENTITLED "REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY SPONSORSHIP OF EVENTS," TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA AND REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL OF CITY SPONSORSHIP FOR CERTAIN EVENTS; BY CREATING SECTION 12-8, ENTITLED "SPONSORSHIP REQUESTS BY ADVISORY BOARDS OR ADVISORY COMMITTEES," TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL OF SPONSORSHIP REQUESTS FROM ADVISORY BOARDS OR ADVISORY COMMITTEES; BY CREATING SECTION 12-9, ENTITLED "SPONSORSHIP TERMS AND CONDITIONS," TO PROVIDE CERTAIN MINIMUM TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR SPONSORSHIP CONTRACTS; BY CREATING SECTION 12-10, ENTITLED "APPLICABILITY," TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS; BY CREATING SECTION 12-11, ENTITLED "AMENDMENT OR REPEALER," TO REQUIRE A FIVE-SEVENTH (5/7TH) VOTE OF THE CITY COMMISSION TO AMEND OR REPEAL ANY PROVISION OF THIS ARTICLE; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION," ARTICLE VI, "PROCUREMENT," DIVISION 3, "CONTRACT PROCEDURES," BY CREATING SECTION 2-377, TO BE ENTITLED "NON-DISCRIMINATION BY CITY CONTRACTORS," TO ESTABLISH NON-DISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY CONTRACTORS; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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," ARTICLE IV, "USES IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY, DIVISION 5, "SIDEWALK CAFES," TO AMEND THE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR SIDEWALK CAFE OPERATORS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL PENALTY PROVISIONS FOR SPECIFIED VIOLATIONS OF THIS DIVISION; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE WRITTEN RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER (AS FURTHER SET FORTH IN THE CITY COMMISSION MEMORANDUM ACCOMPANYING THIS RESOLUTION) AND WAIVING, BY 5/7TH VOTE, THE FORMAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENT, FINDING SUCH WAIVER TO BE IN THE CITY’S BEST INTEREST, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CREDIT CARD PROCESSING AGREEMENT FOR THE MIAMI BEACH GOLF CLUB AND NORMANDY SHORES GOLF CLUB, WITH ETS CORPORATION, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR A THREE (3) YEAR TERM, WITH TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE (1) YEAR RENEWALS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $115,000.00 EACH YEAR.

BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS - CITY COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS.

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

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

DISCUSSION REGARDING THE USE OF TEMPORARY PORTABLE PUMPS AND GENERATORS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MITIGATING FLOODING OF CITY STREETS.

DISCUSSION RELATED TO EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION PROGRAM 2017.

1.  A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, IN CONCEPT, THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION PROGRAM TO INSTALL MOTION SENSORS FOR LIGHTING IN CITY BUILDINGS AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INVESTIGATE THE COSTS AND FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING SUCH SUGGESTION AND TO REPORT HIS FINDINGS TO THE CITY COMMISSION.

2.  A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, IN CONCEPT, THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION PROGRAM TO PLACE WAYFINDING SIGNAGE ON BEACH WALK BETWEEN 6TH AND 16TH STREET (SERPENTINE AREA) AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INVESTIGATE THE COST AND FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING SUCH SUGGESTIONS AND TO REPORT HIS FINDINGS TO THE CITY COMMISSION.

3.  A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, IN CONCEPT, THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION PROGRAM TO VINYL WRAP TRAFFIC CONTROL BOXES THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INVESTIGATE THE COST AND FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING SUCH SUGGESTION AND TO REPORT HIS FINDINGS TO THE CITY COMMISSION.

4.  A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, IN CONCEPT, THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION PROGRAM TO CHANGE THE TRAFFIC FLOW IN THE CITY HALL GARAGE AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INVESTIGATE THE COSTS AND FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING SUCH SUGGESTION AND TO REPORT HIS FINDINGS TO THE CITY COMMISSION.

DISCUSSION REGARDING POTENTIAL STAGING SITES FOR HURRICANE RESPONSE.

DISCUSS RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BLUE RIBBON EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMITTEE.

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