Commission Meeting
City Hall, Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor, 1700 Convention Center Drive
March 7, 2018 - 8:30 AM

 

Mayor Dan Gelber

Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman

Commissioner Ricky Arriola

Commissioner Michael Gongora

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
Commissioner Mark Samuelian

Commissioner Micky Steinberg


City Manager Jimmy L. Morales
City Attorney Raul J. Aguila
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.
6.PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS WILL COMMENCE AT APPROXIMATELY 5:00 P.M.


CONSENT AGENDA
C2 - Competitive Bid Reports
C2A

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 2018-002-JC, FOR DISASTER RECOVERY SERVICES.

VIDEOEmergency Management/Procurement
C2BREQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 2018-166-WG, FOR VALET PARKING CONCESSIONS.
VIDEOParking/Procurement
C2CREQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONTRACT PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO BID (ITB) NO. 2018-085-ZD FOR MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER (MBCC) FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT.
VIDEOTourism, Culture and Economic Development/Procurement
C2DREQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 2018-076-ND EXTERIOR REPAIR AND COATING OF PRESTRESSED CONCRETE WATER TANKS.
VIDEOPublic Works/Procurement
C4 - Commission Committee Assignments
C4AREFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE TO RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON CITY CONTRACTS AND MUNICIPAL FUNDING TO FEED THE MIAMI BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS 501(C)(3).
VIDEOCommissioner John Elizabeth Aleman
C4BREFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS A MID-YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE UPCOMING INTERNATIONAL TENNIS FEDERATION (ITF) TOURNAMENT TAKING PLACE AT THE NORTH SHORE PARK TENNIS CENTER.
VIDEOParks and Recreation
C4CREFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE RENEGOTIATION OF THE MIAMI BEACH TENNIS MANAGEMENT, LLC AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL TENNIS MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS SERVICES AT THE CITY’S FLAMINGO PARK TENNIS CENTER.
VIDEOParks and Recreation
C4DREFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY GUARDS IN THE CITY.
VIDEOPolice
C4EREFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE OF A DISCUSSION REGARDING THE GARAGE RATE INCREASES APPROVED IN 2015.
VIDEOParking
C4F

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE TO REVIEW STATUS, ISSUES, AND PLANS RELATED TO THE INDIAN CREEK DRIVE FLOODING MITIGATION PROJECT.

VIDEOCommissioner Mark Samuelian
C4GREFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - DISCUSSION ON EMPTY STOREFRONTS AND HOW THE CITY CAN INCENTIVIZE LANDLORDS TO FIND TENANTS TO ACTIVATE OUR STREETS.
VIDEOCommissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
C4HREFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE OPEN SPACE MODIFICATION FOR SMALL CONDOMINIUM BUILDINGS.
VIDEOCommissioner Michael Gongora
C4I

REFERRAL TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - DISCUSSION REGARDING NAMING OF BALLROOM FACILITIES IN THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER.

VIDEOTourism, Culture and Economic Development
C4JREFERRAL TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AND THE TRANSPORTATION, PARKING, BICYCLE-PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES COMMITTEE REGARDING AN AUTONOMOUS MASS TRANSIT SHUTTLE TEST PROGRAM IN MIAMI BEACH.
VIDEOCommissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
C4K

REFERRAL TO THE TRANSPORTATION, PARKING, AND BICYCLE-PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND PROVIDE INPUT ON CURRENT COUNTY SMART PLANS.

VIDEOCommissioner Mark Samuelian
C4LREFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD - ORDINANCE MODIFYING REQUIREMENTS FOR ARTISTIC MURALS AND SUPERGRAPHICS.
VIDEOPlanning
Vice-Mayor Micky Steinberg & Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman
C4M

REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD - ORDINANCE MODIFYING SINGLE FAMILY HOME UNDERSTORY REGULATIONS.

VIDEOPlanning
Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman
C4NREFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD - ORDINANCE AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE REZONING OF THE PROPERTY AT 550 9TH STREET FROM HOSPITAL DISTRICT (HD) TO COMMERCIAL MEDIUM INTENSITY (CD-2).
VIDEOPlanning
Commissioner Michael Gongora
C4OREFERRAL TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO STUDY A PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY PROMENADE LINKING THE MIAMI BEACH BOTANICAL GARDEN TO ALL OPEN SPACES ADJACENT TO DREXEL AVENUE AND LINCOLN ROAD, SUCH PROMENADE CONTINUING TO AND ENDING AT THE CORNER OF DREXEL AVENUE AND 16TH STREET (THE SITE OF THE UPCOMING TIME OUT FOOD COURT).
VIDEOCommissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
C4P

REFERRAL TO THE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER CITY-FUNDED SWALE TREE MAINTENANCE.

VIDEOCommissioner John Elizabeth Aleman
C4QREFERRAL TO  THE HISPANIC AFFAIRS  COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE CITY’S WEBSITE PROFICIENCY IN SPANISH.
VIDEOCommissioner Michael Gongora
C6 - Commission Committee Reports
C6AREPORT OF THE FEBRUARY 7, 2018 LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING: 1. A) NORTH BEACH MASTER PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE TOWN CENTER (TC) ZONING DISTRICTS. 1. B) DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PROPOSED FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) INCREASE FOR THE TOWN CENTER ZONING DISTRICTS. 2. NORTH BEACH NATIONAL REGISTER CONSERVATION DISTRICT OVERLAY. 3. DISCUSSION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF BALCONIES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE FLORIDA LIFE SAFETY CODE. 4. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS IN THE RS DISTRICTS FOR NON-AIR-CONDITIONED SPACE BELOW THE FIRST HABITABLE LEVEL OF SINGLE FAMILY HOMES. 5. DISCUSSION TO SET POLICY DIRECTION FOR PRIVATELY OWNED SEAWALLS AND DOCKS ADJACENT TO CITY-OWNED PUBLIC SUBMERGED LAND. 6. DISCUSSION REGARDING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR RIDE SHARE LOCATIONS CITYWIDE. 7. DISCUSSION REGARDING A PROPOSAL TO BUILD A PUBLIC BAYWALK FROM 10TH TO 12TH STREETS AND A PUBLIC MARINA (ITEM WITHDRAWN).
VIDEOPlanning
C6B

REPORT OF THE FEBRUARY 21, 2018 NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING: 1. DISCUSSION REGARDING RESIDENTIAL PARKING RATES FOR RESIDENTS WITHOUT A MOBILE PHONE. 2. DISCUSSION REGARDING REGULATING KITEBOARDING AND OTHER WATERCRAFT ACTIVITIES ON MIAMI BEACH. 3. DISCUSSION REGARDING ILLEGAL KITE SURFING ON 24TH STREET. 4. DISCUSSION REGARDING A POTENTIAL ANTI-SEXUAL HARASSMENT ORDINANCE TO PROTECT HOTEL EMPLOYEES BASED UPON LEGISLATION ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO. 5. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CURRENT ROUTES AND CONDITIONS OF THE MIAMI BEACH TROLLIES, AS WELL AS ACCESSIBILITY FOR SENIORS AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS. 6. DISCUSSION REGARDING 1) 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; AND 2) REGULATIONS FOR DOCKLESS BIKESHARING PILOT PROGRAM. 7. DISCUSSION ON OFFERING MIAMI BEACH AS A PILOT CITY FOR UBER SELF-DRIVING CARS. 8. DISCUSSION REGARDING POST ACTION ON HOLIDAY LIGHTING PROGRAM. 9. DISCUSSION DIRECTING STAFF TO ENHANCE NEXT YEAR’S HOLIDAY DECORATION. 10. DISCUSSION REGARDING KEEPING THE ENTRANCE TO MIAMI BEACH LIT UP YEAR-ROUND. 11. DISCUSSION REGARDING ENHANCING NORTH BEACH THROUGH CREATIVE FUNDING OPTIONS, AND DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO DEVELOP A QUALITY OF LIFE PLAN THAT INCLUDES OPTIONS WITH RESPECT TO TRAFFIC, PARKING AND NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECTS, CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH BEACH MASTER PLAN, WITH SUCH PROJECTS TO POTENTIALLY BE FUNDED BY A DEDICATED FUNDING STREAM FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NORTH BEACH AREA. 12. DISCUSSION REGARDING NON-TOXIC PRODUCTS IN MIAMI BEACH. 13. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE RATIONAL RECOVERY PROJECT, SPONSORED BY THE FREEZONE YOUTH SELF RESPECT AND SOUTH BEACH SOBER COACH. 14. DISCUSSION REGARDING ECONOMIC INCENTIVES FOR SMALL AND LEGACY OWNED BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. 15. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE NUMBER OF SEATS ON THE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ADVISORY BOARD. 16. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PERMANENT TERMINATION OF THE CITY’S MONTH-TO-MONTH AGREEMENT WITH XEROX STATE AND LOCAL SOLUTIONS, INC. ("XEROX") REGARDING THE PHOTO RED LIGHT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM. 17. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE FUTURE LOCATION OF 2018 CICLOVlA EVENTS. 18. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE CITY’S LIST OF DESERVING ORGANIZATIONS AND/OR GROUPS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS AS PER THE CITY’S COMPLIMENTARY TICKET POLICY PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2014-28638. 19. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CITY’S GROWING YOUTH BASEBALL PROGRAM MANAGED BY DANNY BERRY’S BASEBALL CAMP, INC. AND WAIVER OF BID TO CONTINUE THE CURRENT YOUTH BASEBALL PROGRAM. 20. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CITY OFFERING AFFORDABLE SPINNING CLASSES. 21. DISCUSSION REGARDING MIAMI BEACH PAVER MEMORIAL PROGRAM. 22. DISCUSSION REGARDING FORMING A CITIZEN ANIMAL ADVOCACY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE. 23. DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING A NEW BARK BEACH IN SOUTH BEACH 24. DISCUSSION REGARDING EXCESSIVE DOG FECES THROUGHOUT THE CITY 25. DISCUSSION ON POTENTIALLY ADDING THE NAME "MIAMI BEACH BOULEVARD" TO 5TH STREET. 26. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CLEANLINESS INDEX PROGRAM. 27. DISCUSSION REGARDING CABLERUNNER AND ITS TECHNOLOGY. 28. DISCUSSION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE III, ENTITLED “AGENCIES, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 18, AND SECTIONS 2-190.11 THROUGH 2-190.14 THEREOF, ENTITLED “RESERVED,” TO CREATE THE “SENIOR AFFAIRS COMMITTEE,” AND TO ESTABLISH AND SET FORTH THE PURPOSE, POWERS, DUTIES, COMPOSITION, AND SUPPORTING DEPARTMENT FOR THE COMMITTEE, AND, PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 29. DISCUSSION REGARDING 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. 30. DISCUSSION REGARDING 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 THE BEACHWALK 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 FINDINGS TO THE CITY COMMISSION. 31. DISCUSSION DIRECTING THE CITY TO REVIEW ACCEPTABLE LIGHTING FOR SIDEWALK CAFES ON OCEAN DRIVE. 32. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE INCREASE IN CRIME IN MIAMI BEACH AND HAVING MORE COMMUNITY POLICING CITYWIDE.

VIDEOOffice of the City Manager
Supplemental updated on 3/2/2018 (Memorandum)
C6CREPORT OF THE FEBRUARY 23, 2018 FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE MEETING: 1. DISCUSSION REGARDING AN AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY (“LESSOR”) AND MIAMI BEACH SENIOR CITIZENS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC. (“LESSEE”) INVOLVING 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. 2. DISCUSSION REGARDING CONSIDERING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A STUDENT LOAN REDUCTION PROGRAM FOR CITY EMPLOYEES, TO HELP PAY OFF THEIR STUDENT DEBT FASTER. 3. DISCUSSION ON CITY PRIORITIZATION AND FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT CROSSWALKS AND SIGNALIZATION AT COLLINS AVENUE AT 79TH STREET AND AT 83RD STREET. 4. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ORCHARD PARK NEIGHBORHOOD TEMPORARY PUMPS. 5. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE USE OF TEMPORARY PORTABLE PUMPS AND GENERATORS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MITIGATING FLOODING OF CITY STREETS. 6. 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 STAR CAPITAL, LLC. 7. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUSTAINABLE FUNDING SOURCES FOR EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS IN MIAMI BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 8. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE FEES CHARGED TO DEVELOPERS TO APPEAR BEFORE THE CITY'S LAND USE BOARDS. 9. UPDATE ON ENERGOV PERMITTING SYSTEM. 10. DISCUSSION REGARDING G.O. BOND. 11. DISCUSSION OF BUS SHELTER DESIGN CONCEPTS. 12. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE 72ND STREET PARKING AND PARK COMPLEX. 13. DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER REVISING THE “SPECIAL EVENT 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. 14. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ADDITIONAL PEDESTRIAN SECURITY MEASURES CITYWIDE. 15. DISCUSSION REGARDING POTENTIAL SHORT TERM PUBLIC SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS SUCH AS HIGH-INTENSITY LIGHTING ON COLLINS COURT. 16. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CREATION OF A NIGHT MANAGER POSITION. 17. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ADDITIONAL FUNDING NEEDED FOR THE PARKING ACCESS/REVENUE CONTROL SYSTEM (PARCS) EQUIPMENT FOR THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER GARAGE - PROJECT NUMBER 21618. 18. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE STRUCTURAL DEFICIENCIES IDENTIFIED AT THE FILLMORE AND THE 17 STREET GARAGE THROUGH THE FORTY-YEAR CERTIFICATION PROCESS. 19. DISCUSSION REGARDING CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR RENOVATIONS AT THE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY, CIP DEPARTMENT, AND MIAMI CITY BALLET. 20. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CONTINUED RENTAL OF THE WAREHOUSE CURRENTLY OCCUPIED BY THE SPECTRA TEAM DURING THE CONVENTION CENTER RENOVATION. 21. DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED WATER AND SEWER AND STORMWATER PROJECTS AGAINST THE LINE OF CREDIT. 22. DISCUSSION ON REQUIRING SUSTAINABILITY STANDARDS SIMILAR TO LEED FOR RETROFITS IN CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES. 23. DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER FUTURE APPROPRIATIONS AND ENCUMBRANCES FOR ABOVE GROUND WORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECTS IN ANTICIPATION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION (G.O.) BOND FUNDS. 24. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE COMMUNITY PARK (FKA) PAR 3 PROJECT. 25. DISCUSSION REGARDING SIMPLIFYING THE SIDEWALK CAFÉ APPLICATION PROCESS FOR BUSINESSES IN NORTH BEACH AND WASHINGTON AVENUE. 26. DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER AN INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR NORTH BEACH RESTAURANTS TO ACTIVATE THE SIDEWALKS BY ASSISTING THEM IN OBTAINING A SIDEWALK CAFÉ PERMIT TO ALLOW UP TO TWO TABLES AND FOUR CHAIRS TO BE PLACED IN THE CITY’S RIGHT-OF-WAY. 27. DISCUSSION REGARDING CABLERUNNER AND ITS TECHNOLOGY. 28. DISCUSSION REGARDING CREATING A DEDICATED SOCCER FIELD AT BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. 29. DISCUSSION REGARDING DELAYING THE GRANT EXECUTION FOR THE OUTDOOR CAFÉ AT THE BASS MUSEUM OF ART. 30. DISCUSSION REGARDING FUNDING FOR CULTURAL PROGRAMMING DURING MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. 31. DISCUSSION REGARDING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BLUE RIBBON EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMITTEE. 32. DISCUSSION REGARDING INCLUDING A COMPETITION-SIZED SWIMMING POOL WITHIN THE 72ND STREET MIXED USE PROJECT. 33. DISCUSSION REGARDING MAURICE GIBB MEMORIAL PARK’S BUDGET AND DESIGN SCOPE. 34. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CITY’S GROWING YOUTH BASEBALL PROGRAM MANAGED BY DANNY BERRY’S BASEBALL CAMP, INC. AND WAIVER OF BID TO CONTINUE THE CURRENT YOUTH BASEBALL PROGRAM. 35. DISCUSSION REGARDING USES OF ADDITIONAL RDA AMENDMENT FUNDING PENDING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY APPROVAL. 36. DISCUSSION REGARDING SPONSORING THE 2019 MIAMI BEACH FIT FEST IN NORTH BEACH AND WAIVING ALL ASSOCIATED PERMIT FEES. 37. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE FILM INCENTIVE GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA AS RATIFIED BY THE PRODUCTION INDUSTRY COUNCIL. 38. DISCUSSION REGARDING A WATERLESS CAR WASH RFP AT GARAGES. 39. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE COSTS RELATED TO HAVING MIAMI BEACH COMMIT TO ENSURING THAT ALL GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS WILL BE POWERED BY 100% RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY. 40. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE TRACKING OF TOTAL SHORT TERM RENTAL VIOLATIONS IMPOSED AGAINST PROPERTY OWNERS. 41. DISCUSSION REGARDING FUTURE STORMS' DEBRIS REMOVAL SITE.
VIDEOFinance
C7 - Resolutions
C7AREAPPOINTMENT 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, 2018 AND ENDING ON OCTOBER 23, 2018; 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, 2018 AND ENDING ON OCTOBER 23, 2018.
VIDEOOffice of the City Clerk
C7B

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE WRITTEN RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER (AS SET FORTH IN THE CITY COMMISSION MEMORANDUM ACCOMPANYING THIS RESOLUTION) AND WAIVING, BY 5/7TH VOTE, THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENT, FINDING SUCH WAIVER TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY, AND APPROVING, IN SUBSTANTIAL FORM, A CONCESSION AGREEMENT (ATTACHED TO THE CITY COMMISSION MEMORANDUM ACCOMPANYING THIS RESOLUTION), BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE MARKET COMPANY, INC., FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE ESPANOLA WAY STREET MARKET ON A MONTH-TO-MONTH BASIS; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE FINAL NEGOTIATED CONCESSION AGREEMENT.

VIDEOTourism, Culture and Economic Development
C7C

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CITY'S SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2018 FOOTVOLLEY WORLD CLASSIC, TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH FROM APRIL 6, 2018 TO APRIL 8, 2018 (THE "EVENT); WAIVING SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FEES RELATED TO THE EVENT; AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH PRO FOOTVOLLEY TOUR, LLC. IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000, TO OFFSET EXPENSES FOR CITY SERVICES RELATED TO THE EVENT.

VIDEOTourism, Culture and Economic Development
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
Supplemental updated on 3/6/2018 (Revised Memorandum)
C7D

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AND CREATING AN AD HOC SMALL BUSINESS TASK FORCE TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS AND IDEAS TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION TO BETTER SUPPORT AND EXPAND SMALL BUSINESS ACTIVITY IN THE CITY; AND, PRESCRIBING THE DUTIES, COMPOSITION, MANNER OF APPOINTMENT, SUPPORTING DEPARTMENT, AND TERM OF OFFICE OF TASK FORCE MEMBERS.

VIDEOTourism, Culture, and Economic Development
Commissioner Mark Samuelian
Supplemental updated on 3/5/2018 (Resolution)
C7E

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 TO DELAY THE GRANT FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE OUTDOOR CAFE FURNISHINGS AT THE BASS MUSEUM OF ART, UNTIL DECEMBER, 2018.

VIDEOTourism, Culture and Economic Development
C7F

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 WAIVER OF SPECIAL-EVENT SQUARE FOOTAGE FEES AND POLICE AND FIRE ADMINISTRATIVE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2019 MIAMI BEACH FITFEST EVENT, TO BE HELD IN NORTH BEACH FROM JANUARY 26-27, 2019, WITH SUCH WAIVER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,290.00.

VIDEOTourism, Culture and Economic Development
Commissioner Ricky Arriola and Commissioner Michael Gongora
C7G

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 THE CITY'S PRODUCTION INDUSTRY COUNCIL, AND APPROVING THE CITY'S FILM INCENTIVE GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA WITH RESPECT TO THE AWARD OF FILM INCENTIVE GRANTS FOR PRODUCTIONS TAKING PLACE WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.

VIDEOTourism, Culture and Economic Development
C7H

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 FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 IN SUPPORT OF VARIOUS CULTURAL ACTIVATIONS DURING MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, AS FURTHER SPECIFIED AND SET FORTH IN THE COMMISSION MEMORANDUM ACCOMPANYING THIS RESOLUTION; WITH SUCH FUNDING SUBJECT TO AND CONTINGENT UPON AN APPROPRIATION APPROVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION, AS PART OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2017/18 OPERATING BUDGET.

VIDEOTourism, Culture and Economic Development
Commissioner Ricky Arriola
Supplemental updated on 3/6/2018 (Attachment)
C7I

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 (FINANCE COMMITTEE) TO INCREASE THE FUNDING FOR THE PARKING ACCESS/REVENUE CONTROL SYSTEM (PARCS) EQUIPMENT FOR THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER GARAGE - PROJECT NUMBER 21618, IN THE AMOUNT OF $121,000.

VIDEOParking
C7J

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING (AND, AS TO CERTAIN AGREEMENTS, RETROACTIVELY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING) THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO APPLY FOR, 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 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP), IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000; 2) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP), IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $310,000; 3) UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION (USTA) FLORIDA SECTION FOUNDATION, PROGRAM SUPPORT GRANTS, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $10,000; 4) UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION (USTA) FLORIDA SECTION FOUNDATION, EQUIPMENT GRANTS, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $2,500; 5) JAMS FOUNDATION, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $40,000; 6) FLORIDA RESILIENT COASTLINES PROGRAM IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $75,000.

VIDEOBudget and Performance Improvement
C7KA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM RAILS TO TRAILS CONSERVANCY CORPORATION, OF AN AUTOMATED BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN   COUNTER   VALUED   AT   APPROXIMATELY $7,500 (WHICH DONATION SHALL INCLUDE THE COST OF INSTALLATION), TO MONITOR THE VOLUME OF BICYCLISTS AND PEDESTRIANS TRAVELING ALONG THE CITY'S MIDDLE BEACH RECREATIONAL CORRIDOR.
VIDEOEnvironment and Sustainability
C7L

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 TO PROCEED WITH DESIGNATING FOUR CITY 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.

VIDEOEnvironment and Sustainability
C7M

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 CONCEPT NUMBER FOUR (4), AS A PRIMARY CONCEPT FOR FURTHER DESIGN DEVELOPMENT BY ACAI ASSOCIATES, INC., THE CITY'S DESIGN CONSULTANT WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN OF THE CITY'S BUS SHELTERS.

VIDEOTransportation
Commissioner Ricky Arriola
Supplemental updated on 3/2/2018 (Resolution)
C7N

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REGARDING THE SOUTH BEACH TROLLEY ROUTE, VEHICLE COMFORT, AND ACCESSIBILITY.

VIDEOTransportation
Commissioner Michael Gongora
Supplemental updated on 3/5/2018 (Resolution)
C7O

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 THE NORTH SHORE PARK TENNIS CENTER AS THE MIAMI BEACH TENNIS CENTER AND, PURSUANT TO SECTION 82- 503(A) OF THE CITY CODE, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 11, 2018 TO CONSIDER THE RENAMING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE PUBLIC NOTICE.

VIDEOParks and Recreation
Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman
Supplemental updated on 3/6/2018 (Resolution)
C7P

A 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. 2 TO THE DESIGN/BUILD AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AND RIC-MAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE STORMWATER PUMP STATION ON 19TH STREET BETWEEN CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE AND MERIDIAN AVENUE PROJECT; SAID AMENDMENT NO. 2 PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXTENSION TO THE MIAMI BEACH BOTANICAL GARDEN ALONG THE COLLINS CANAL AS PART OF THE STORMWATER PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $387,124, PLUS OWNER’S CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,712, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $425,836; WITH PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FUNDING.

VIDEOCapital Improvement Projects
C7Q

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL WORK ORDER WITH SHIFF CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, INC., FOR THE BISCAYNE POINT ISLAND ENTRANCE ENHANCEMENT PROJECT, IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $47,296.87, PLUS OWNER'S CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,729.00, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $52,025.87, UTILIZING THE COMPETITIVELY BID NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE (NJPA) COOPERATIVE CONTRACT; TO BE FUNDED WITH PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FUNDING IN THE CAPITAL BUDGET.

VIDEOCapital Improvement Projects
C7R

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 (FCWPC) TO PROCEED WITH THE DESIGN OF THE COMMUNITY PARK (FKA PAR 3) PROJECT AS PRESENTED.

VIDEOCapital Improvement Projects
Commissioner Mark Samuelian
C7S

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 TO INCLUDE A COMPETITION-SIZED POOL (AQUATIC COMPLEX) IN THE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE PROPOSED 72ND STREET MIXED USE PROJECT.

VIDEOCapital Improvement Projects
C7T

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH TO ACCEPT DONATIONS FROM T-MOBILE USA, INC., AND HOTWIRE COMMUNICATIONS LLC., IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $15,000, FOR THE CITY'S ANNUAL MIAMI BEACH YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL, TO BE HELD ON MARCH 17, 2018, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO MAKE SUCH EXPENDITURES OR REIMBURSEMENTS CONSISTENT WITH THE AFORESTATED EVENT AND PURPOSE.

VIDEOMarketing and Communications
Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman
C7U

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RETROACTIVELY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT DONATIONS FROM T-MOBILE USA INC., IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $5,000, IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY'S PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT'S 2017 SENIORS' HOLIDAY PARTY.

VIDEOMarketing and Communications
C7V

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, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR RENOVATIONS AT THE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY LOCATED AT 451 DADE BOULEVARD, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000.50; THE CIP DEPARTMENT, LOCATED AT 1701 MERIDIAN AVENUE, THIRD FLOOR, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $92,121.00; AND MIAMI CITY BALLET, LOCATED AT 2200 LIBERTY AVENUE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,308.00.

VIDEOProperty Management
C7W

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 FEBRUARY 23, 2018 MEETING, TO IDENTIFY FUNDING FOR THE FILLMORE MIAMI BEACH AT THE JACKIE GLEASON THEATER, LOCATED AT 1700 WASHINGTON AVENUE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $654,734.30; AND FOR THE 17TH STREET PARKING GARAGE, LOCATED AT 640 17TH STREET, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $833,494.90, TO ADDRESS THE DEFICIENCIES IDENTIFIED THROUGH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FORTY YEAR RECERTIFICATION PROCESS.

VIDEOProperty Management
C7X

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. ___________, THE GRANTING OF A WAIVER OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD APPLICATION FEE TO REVIEW A SUPER GRAPHIC ART PIECE, FOR THE MIAMI DESIGN PRESERVATION LEAGUE, A FLORIDA NOT-FOR-PROFIT, BY A 4/7TH VOTE OF THE CITY COMMISSION, WHICH ART PIECE IS TO BE LOCATED AT 1001 OCEAN DRIVE, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA.

VIDEOOffice of the Mayor and Commission/Office of the City Attorney
Commissioner Ricky Arriola
ITEM MOVED TO R7 I
C7Y

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUIRING THE POSTING OF SIGNAGE IN THE FOLLOWING CITY DEPARTMENTS: PROCUREMENT, BUILDING, CODE COMPLIANCE, PLANNING, CITY CLERK, CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY, AND THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION, WHICH VISIBLY ADVISES POTENTIAL AND CURRENT CITY VENDORS, LOBBYISTS, DEVELOPERS, AND APPLICANTS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AND LAND USE APPROVALS, OF THEIR REQUIRED COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE STATE AND LOCAL ETHICS AND DISCLOSURE LAWS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CHAPTERS 112 AND 119 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES, THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND CODE OF ETHICS ORDINANCE, AND THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT PROVISIONS, AS ALL SUCH LAWS MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME; AND, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DEVELOP AND PREPARE THE REQUIRED SIGNAGE FOR APPROVAL BY THE CITY COMMISSION.

VIDEOOffice of the City Attorney
Commissioner Michael Gongora
Supplemental updated on 3/5/2018 (Resolution)
C7Z

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PRIORITIZE AND EXPEDITE THE PERMITTING OF LICENSE PLATE READERS IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE CITY'S CRIME SUPPRESSION EFFORTS.

VIDEOOffice of the City Attorney
Commissioner Mark Samuelian
Supplemental updated on 3/5/2018 (Resolution)
C7AA

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY TO PRIORITIZE AND EXPEDITE THE LIGHTING ENHANCEMENT PROJECT ON COLLINS COURT IN THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC SAFETY.

VIDEOOffice of the City Attorney
Commissioner Mark Samuelian
Supplemental updated on 3/6/2018 (Resolution)
C7AB

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, REAFFIRMING RESOLUTION NO. 2016-29482, IN LIGHT OF THE RECENT MASS SHOOTING ON FEBRUARY 14, 2018, AT MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL IN PARKLAND, FLORIDA, AND URGING FEDERAL AND STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS TO RESTRICT THE AVAILABILITY AND USE OF MILITARY-GRADE AND/OR HIGH-CAPACITY MAGAZINE ASSAULT WEAPONS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.

VIDEOOffice of the City Attorney
Vice-Mayor Micky Steinberg & Co-sponsored by Commissioner Michael Gongora
ITEM MOVED FROM R7 F
C7ACA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, WELCOMING AND ENCOURAGING AMAZON TO OPEN ITS SECOND HEADQUARTERS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, IN VIEW OF THE COUNTY’S DIVERSE COMMUNITY AND BROAD ANTIDISCRIMINATION LAWS THAT PROMOTE DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, AND INCLUSION AT THE CITY AND COUNTY LEVEL.
VIDEOOffice of the City Attorney
Commissioner Michael Gongora & Co-sponsored by Commissioner Samuelian
Addendum added on 3/5/2018
C7ADA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA, OPPOSING A RULE PROPOSED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ENTITLED “PROTECTING STATUTORY CONSCIENCE RIGHTS IN HEALTH CARE; DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY” WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, WOULD BROADLY EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALTH CARE WORKERS TO REFUSE TO PARTICIPATE IN CERTAIN MEDICAL PROCEDURES ON THE BASIS OF A MORAL OR RELIGIOUS OBJECTION; AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TRANSMIT THIS RESOLUTION AND THE COMMENTS SET FORTH HEREIN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
VIDEOOffice of the City Attorney
Commissioner Michael Gongora
Addendum added on 3/5/2018
REGULAR AGENDA
R5 - Ordinances
R5ARM-1 RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS PARKING AMENDMENT:
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,” AT SECTION 130-32, ENTITLED “OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1,” TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1, TO ALLOW THE PLANNING BOARD, THROUGH THE CONDITIONAL USE PROCESS, TO WAIVE ALL REQUIRED PARKING FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION FOR RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS IN THE RM-1 DISTRICT, PROVIDED THE PROPERTY IS LESS THAN 8,000 SQUARE FEET AND THE CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION INCLUDES A TRAFFIC OPERATIONS PLAN; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; CODIFICATION; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
VIDEO
10:00 a.m. Second Reading Public HearingPlanning
Continued from February 14, 2018 - R5 CCommissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
R5B

PLANNING BOARD CUP APPEAL STAYS:
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.

VIDEO
10:05 a.m. Second Reading Public HearingPlanning
Continued from February 14, 2018 - R5 GCommissioner Ricky Arriola
R5C

ASSISTED LIVING AND MEDICAL USE CLEAN-UP:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 142, “ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS,” ARTICLE I, “GENERAL TO ALL ZONING DISTRICTS,” TO ESTABLISH SECTION 142-2, ENTITLED “ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES AND MEDICAL USES,” TO INDICATE THAT ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES AND MEDICAL USES ARE REGULATED BY CHAPTER 142, ARTICLE V, DIVISION 2, ENTITLED “ASSISTED LIVING AND MEDICAL USES” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; AMENDING CHAPTER 142, “ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS,” ARTICLE II, “DISTRICT REGULATIONS,” AT SECTIONS 142-153, 142-213, 142-243, 142-303, 142-333, 142-455, 142-587, 142-594, AND 142-736 TO REMOVE ADULT CONGREGATE LIVING FACILITIES (ACLF), NURSING HOMES, AND RELATED USES FROM THE LISTS OF PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL, OR ACCESSORY USES AS THESE USES HAVE BEEN CONSOLIDATED AND ARE REGULATED BY CHAPTER 142, ARTICLE V, DIVISION 2, ENTITLED “ASSISTED LIVING AND MEDICAL USES” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND REMOVE THE TERM ADULT CONGREGATE LIVING FACILITIES AS THIS TERM IS NOW OBSOLETE, AND ALSO ADDING A CROSS-REFERENCE TO DIVISION 2, TO IDENTIFY MEDICAL CONDITIONAL USES; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 58, ENTITLED “HOUSING,” ARTICLE III, ENTITLED “PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS,” DIVISION 3, ENTITLED “MINIMUM STANDARDS,” AT SECTION 58-296, ENTITLED “ADULT CONGREGATE LIVING FACILITIES,” TO RENAME THE SECTION “ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES”; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

VIDEO
10:10 a.m. Second Reading Public HearingPlanning/Office of the City Attorney
First Reading Public Hearing on February 14, 2018 - R5 LCommissioner John Elizabeth Aleman
R5D

FEE WAIVER FOR NONPROFITS:

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 “APPENDIX A - FEE SCHEDULE” TO AUTHORIZE VIA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION THE REDUCTION OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD OR HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD FEES FOR NONPROFITS PROPOSING ART IN PUBLIC PLACES AND/OR NON-COMMERCIAL ARTISTIC MURALS, GRAPHICS AND IMAGES; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 82 “PUBLIC PROPERTY,” ARTICLE VII “ART IN PUBLIC PLACES” TO REQUIRE SAID MURALS OR GRAPHICS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMITTEE PRIOR TO REVIEW OF THE APPLICABLE BOARD; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

VIDEO
10:15 a.m. Second Reading Public HearingPlanning
First Reading on February 14, 2018 - R5 MCommissioner Ricky Arriola
R5E

FENCE HEIGHTS FOR OCEANFRONT PROPERTIES:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 142, “ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS,” ARTICLE IV, “SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS,” DIVISION 4, “SUPPLEMENTARY YARD REGULATIONS,” AT SECTION 142-1132, “ALLOWABLE ENCROACHMENTS WITHIN REQUIRED YARDS,” TO MODIFY FENCE REGULATIONS FOR OCEAN FRONT PROPERTIES AND PROPERTIES ZONED WD-2; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

VIDEO
1:30 p.m. Second Reading Public HearingPlanning
First Reading on February 14, 2018 - R5 NCommissioner John Elizabeth Aleman
R5FAN 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 III, ENTITLED "AGENCIES, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES," BY AMENDING DIVISION 18, AND SECTIONS 2-190.11 THROUGH 2-190.14 THEREOF, ENTITLED "RESERVED," TO CREATE THE "SENIOR AFFAIRS COMMITTEE," AND TO ESTABLISH AND SET FORTH THE PURPOSE, POWERS, DUTIES, COMPOSITION, AND SUPPORTING DEPARTMENT FOR THE COMMITTEE, AND, PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
VIDEO
1:35 p.m. Second Reading Public HearingOffice of the City Attorney
First Reading on February 14, 2018 - R5 OCommissioner Michael Gongora
R5G

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF BALCONIES FOR LIFE SAFETY MODIFICATIONS:

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, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 118, “ADMINISTRATION AND REVIEW PROCEDURES,” ARTICLE VI, “DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURES,” AT SECTION 118-260, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW PROCEDURES,” TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF BALCONIES; PROVIDING CODIFICATION; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

VIDEO
First ReadingPlanning
Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman
R5H

ARTIFICIAL GRASS - CHAPTER 126 LANDSCAPE:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, SUBPART B, ENTITLED “LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS,” BY AMENDING CHAPTER 126, “LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS,” SECTION 126-2, “DEFINITIONS,” TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR “GRASS,” AND “ARTIFICIAL GRASS”; BY AMENDING SECTION 126-6(B) BY MODIFYING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALLOWABLE SOD AREAS IN SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICTS, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR ARTIFICIAL GRASS; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

VIDEO
First ReadingPlanning
Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman
R5I

NORTH BEACH TOWN CENTER REVITALIZATION OVERLAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH YEAR 2025 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED “FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT;” “OBJECTIVE 1: LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS,” AT POLICY 1.2, TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE NORTH BEACH TOWN CENTER REVITALIZATION OVERLAY, TO AN FAR OF 3.5 FROM THE CURRENT FAR OF 2.25 TO 2.75 FOR TOWN CENTER CORE CATEGORY (TC-1), FROM 2.0 FOR THE TOWN CENTER COMMERCIAL CATEGORY (TC-2), FROM 1.25 FOR THE TOWN CENTER RESIDENTIAL OFFICE (TC-3), AND FROM 2.0 FOR THE PUBLIC FACILITY: GOVERNMENTAL USES (PF) FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS; AND DESIGNATING THE NORTH BEACH TOWN CENTER REVITALIZATION OVERLAY FOR THE PROPERTIES GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN 72ND STREET TO THE NORTH, COLLINS AVENUE TO THE EAST, 69TH STREET TO THE SOUTH, AND INDIAN CREEK DRIVE/DICKENS AVENUE TO THE WEST ON THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; TRANSMITTAL; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

VIDEO
First ReadingPlanning
Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman
R5J

NORTH BEACH TOWN CENTER FAR INCREASE LAND DEVELOPMENT 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,” DIVISION 20, “TC NORTH BEACH TOWN CENTER DISTRICTS,” AT SECTION 142-737, TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) FOR THE PROPERTIES BOUNDED BY 69TH STREET ON THE SOUTH, COLLINS AVENUE ON THE EAST, 72ND STREET ON THE NORTH AND INDIAN CREEK DRIVE/DICKENS AVENUE ON THE WEST, TO AN FAR OF 3.5 FROM THE CURRENT FAR OF 2.25 TO 2.75 FOR TC-1 DISTRICT, FROM 2.0 FOR THE TC-2 DISTRICT, AND FROM 1.25 FOR THE TC-3 DISTRICT, AS REQUIRED BY THE REFERENDUM APPROVED BY THE CITY’S VOTERS ON NOVEMBER 7, 2017; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

VIDEO
First ReadingPlanning
Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman
R5KAN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 62 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED “HUMAN RELATIONS,” BY CREATING ARTICLE VI THEREOF, TO BE ENTITLED “PROTECTION OF HOSPITALITY EMPLOYEES FROM ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT,” BY PROVIDING REGULATIONS REGARDING THE PERSONAL SAFETY OF HOSPITALITY EMPLOYEES; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
First ReadingOffice of the City Attorney
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
R5LAN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION,” ARTICLE VII, “STANDARDS OF CONDUCT,” DIVISION 2, “OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENCY MEMBERS,” SECTION 2-462, “PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CITY COMMISSION FROM HAVING CERTAIN POST-SERVICE CONTRACTS WITH CITY,” TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO WAIVERS OF THE POST-SERVICE RESTRICTIONS APPLICABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION, BY REQUIRING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING IN ORDER TO GRANT SUCH A WAIVER; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
VIDEO
First ReadingOffice of the City Attorney
Commissioner Michael Gongora & Co-sponsored by Commissioner Steinberg
R5M

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, ENTITLED “CITY COMMISSION,” BY AMENDING SECTION 2-12, ENTITLED “MEETING PROCEDURES AND AGENDAS,” BY AMENDING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA ITEMS; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

VIDEO
First ReadingOffice of the City Attorney
Commissioner Michael Gongora
R5N

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 46 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "ENVIRONMENT," BY AMENDING ARTICLE IV, ENTITLED "NOISE," BY AMENDING SECTION 46-152, ENTITLED "NOISES; UNNECESSARY AND EXCESSIVE PROHIBITED," BY AMENDING THE HOURS PROHIBITING POWER TOOLS AND LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT FROM BETWEEN 8:00 P.M. AND 7:00 A.M., TO BETWEEN 8:00 P.M. AND 8:00 A.M.; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

VIDEO
First ReadingOffice of the City Attorney
Commissioner Michael Gongora
Supplemental updated on 3/5/2018 (Memorandum/Ordinance)
R7 - Resolutions
R7AA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017/18.
2:00 p.m. Public HearingBudget and Performance Improvement
THIS ITEM IS DEFERRED
R7B

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL FUND, ENTERPRISE FUND, INTERNAL SERVICE FUND, AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2017/18.

2:05 p.m. Public HearingBudget and Performance Improvement
THIS ITEM IS DEFERRED
R7C

1.  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, ON FIRST READING OF THIS RESOLUTION, AND APPROVING, AN AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY AND MIAMI BEACH SENIOR CITIZENS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC. (LESSEE), IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY’S LEASE OF AIR RIGHTS FOR AFFORDABLE ELDERLY HOUSING AT COUNCIL TOWERS SOUTH, LOCATED AT 533 COLLINS AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR A PERIOD OF FIFTY YEARS, COMMENCING JULY 9, 2026 AND ENDING JULY 8, 2076; FURTHER WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENT IN SECTION 82-39(A) OF THE CITY CODE, FINDING SUCH WAIVER TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING, AS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-37(A)(2) OF THE CITY CODE, FOR SECOND (AND FINAL) READING AND PUBLIC HEARING.

 

2.  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, ON FIRST READING OF THIS RESOLUTION, AND APPROVING, AN AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY AND MIAMI BEACH SENIOR CITIZENS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC. (LESSEE), IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY’S LEASE OF AIR RIGHTS FOR AFFORDABLE ELDERLY HOUSING AT COUNCIL TOWERS NORTH, LOCATED AT 1040 COLLINS AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR A PERIOD OF FIFTY YEARS, COMMENCING JULY 9, 2026 AND ENDING JULY 8, 2076; FURTHER WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENT IN SECTION 82-39(A) OF THE CITY CODE, FINDING SUCH WAIVER TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING, AS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-37(A)(2) OF THE CITY CODE, FOR SECOND (AND FINAL) READING AND PUBLIC HEARING.

VIDEOFirst ReadingsTourism, Culture, and Economic Development
Commissioner Ricky Arriola
R7D

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE URBAN LAND INSTITUTE (ULI) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PANEL (TAP) SCOPE OF SERVICES, ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT A HERETO, FOR THE REVIEW OF THE CITY'S STORMWATER MANAGEMENT STRATEGY, FUNDED BY 100 RESILIENT CITIES.

VIDEOOffice of the City Manager
Commissioner Mark Samuelian
R7E

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 FEBRUARY 21, 2018 MEETING AND THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE AT ITS FEBRUARY 23, 2018 MEETING 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 CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND DANNY BERRY'S BASEBALL CAMP, INC., FOR YOUTH BASEBALL PROGRAMMING, FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS, WITH TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $70,200.00 ANNUALLY, SUBJECT TO FINAL NEGOTIATION OF THE AGREEMENT BY THE ADMINISTRATION, AND LEGAL REVIEW AND FORM APPROVAL OF THE FINAL NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; DELEGATING TO THE CITY MANAGER THE AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING (BASED ON FUTURE GROWTH OF THE PROGRAM), WITH SUCH AMENDMENTS NOT-TO- EXCEED A TOTAL OF $25,000; AND FURTHER, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AT ITS FEBRUARY 21, 2018 MEETING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENGAGE DOVER, KOHL AND PARTNERS TO INCLUDE A STUDY ANALYZING THE POSSIBLE INCLUSION OF A LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL FIELD ON THE WEST LOTS.

VIDEOParks and Recreation
R7F

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, REAFFIRMING RESOLUTION NO. 2016-29482, IN LIGHT OF THE RECENT MASS SHOOTING ON FEBRUARY 14, 2018, AT MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL IN PARKLAND, FLORIDA, AND URGING FEDERAL AND STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS TO RESTRICT THE AVAILABILITY AND USE OF MILITARY-GRADE AND/OR HIGH-CAPACITY MAGAZINE ASSAULT WEAPONS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.

Office of the City Attorney
Vice-Mayor Micky Steinberg & Co-sponsored by Commissioner Michael Gongora
ITEM MOVED TO C7 AB
R7GA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CITY’S SPONSORSHIP AND HOSTING OF THE MARCH FOR OUR LIVES SPECIAL EVENT, SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE IN THE CITY ON MARCH 24, 2018 (THE “EVENT”); FINDING THAT THE EVENT WOULD SERVE A PUBLIC PURPOSE, BY RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF ISSUES RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE AND CALLING FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION, CONSISTENT WITH PRIOR RESOLUTIONS OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION, URGING FEDERAL AND STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS TO RESTRICT THE AVAILABILITY AND USE OF MILITARY-GRADE AND/OR HIGH CAPACITY MAGAZINE ASSAULT WEAPONS; FURTHER, APPROVING THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE EVENT: (1) AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF ALL SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FEES, INCLUDING USER FEES, SQUARE FOOTAGE FEES, AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEES OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THE EVENT; (2) AUTHORIZING THE SOLICITATION OF CASH AND IN-KIND DONATIONS TO A TO BE DETERMINED 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SOLICITATIONS BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION, TO OFFSET THE ACTUAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCTION OF THE EVENT; (3) APPROVING, PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2016-29506, A TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE OF DADE BOULEVARD, FROM MERIDIAN AVENUE TO 23RD STREET; 23RD STREET FROM DADE BOULEVARD TO COLLINS AVENUE, AND COLLINS AVENUE FROM 23RD STREET TO 19TH STREET ON SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018, FROM 8 A.M. THROUGH 2 P.M., FOR THE EVENT; AND (4) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL STEPS THAT MAY BE NECESSARY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTION OF THE EVENT.
VIDEOTourism, Culture and Economic Development
Mayor Dan Gelber
R7H

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REGARDING KITEBOARDING IN MIAMI BEACH, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO DEVELOP KITEBOARDING REGULATIONS, INCLUDING A CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT, BASED UPON THE INTERNATIONAL KITEBOARDING ORGANIZATION (IKO) LEVEL 3, OR EQUIVALENT, FOR KITEBOARDERS, AND AN ENFORCEMENT PLAN; AND TO DESIGNATE KITEBOARDING LOCATIONS AT 35TH STREET, 76TH STREET, AND 84TH STREET, WITH LESSONS RESTRICTED TO THE 76TH STREET LOCATION; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO RESEARCH ADDITIONAL KITEBOARDING LOCATIONS AT 25TH STREET, 53RD STREET, AND 64TH STREET.

VIDEOTourism, Culture and Economic Development
Commissioner Mark Samuelian
Supplemental updated on 3/6/2018 (Resolution)
R7I

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. ___________, THE GRANTING OF A WAIVER OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD APPLICATION FEE TO REVIEW A SUPER GRAPHIC ART PIECE, FOR THE MIAMI DESIGN PRESERVATION LEAGUE, A FLORIDA NOT-FOR-PROFIT, BY A 4/7TH VOTE OF THE CITY COMMISSION, WHICH ART PIECE IS TO BE LOCATED AT 1001 OCEAN DRIVE, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA.

Office of the Mayor and Commission/Office of the City Attorney
Commissioner Ricky Arriola
ITEM MOVED FROM C7 X
R7J

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 (ITN) NO. 2018-003-JC, FOR INSURANCE CERTIFICATE TRACKING SYSTEM AND RELATED SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO SIMULTANEOUS NEGOTIATIONS, WITH EXIGIS, LLC, AS THE TOP RANKED PROPOSER, AND COMPLIANCE HUB, AS THE SECOND HIGHEST RANKED PROPOSER; FURTHER, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SELECT THE FINAL PROPOSER DEEMED BY THE CITY MANAGER TO OFFER THE BEST OVERALL TERMS AND SERVICE TO THE CITY; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FINAL SELECTED PROPOSER, UPON CONCLUSION OF SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATIONS BY THE ADMINISTRATION.

VIDEOHuman Resources/Procurement
Addendum added on 3/6/2018
R9 - New Business and Commission Requests
R9ABOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS.
Office of the City Clerk
R9B

BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS - CITY COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS.

Office 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
R9DMOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON ITEM R9 D ON THE FEBRUARY 14, 2018 CITY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA.
Vice-Mayor Micky Steinberg
and Co-sponsored by Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman
R9E2018 G.O. BOND PROGRAM UPDATE.
VIDEOFinance
Commissioner Ricky Arriola
R9FDISCUSS THE STATUS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TYLER CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE MODULE.
VIDEOCommissioner John Elizabeth Aleman
Deferred from February 14, 2018 - R9 O
R9GUPDATE ON THE BUILDING PERMIT REPRIEVE ORDINANCE, AND DISCUSSION ON WHETHER TO EXTEND THE PROGRAM.
VIDEOVice-Mayor Micky Steinberg
Deferred from February 14, 2018 - R9 AA
R9HUPDATE ON THE CITY'S 2018 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES.
VIDEOOffice of the City Manager
R9IDISCUSSION REGARDING COLLINS PARK AND OTHER PARK SECURITY CONCERNS AND THE PARK RANGER PROGRAM.
VIDEOParks and Recreation/Code Compliance/Police
R9JDISCUSS NORTH BEACH YARD.
VIDEOCommissioner Ricky Arriola
R9KDISCUSSION REGARDING THE DEAUVILLE BEACH RESORT.
VIDEOCommissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
R9LDISCUSS WHY THE MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS POLICE DEPARTMENT IS ON A DIFFERENT RADIO FREQUENCY THAN MUNICIPAL/COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENTS?
VIDEOCommissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
R9MREQUESTING AN ORAL REPORT FROM THE ADMINISTRATION ON THE WATER QUALITY OF BISCAYNE BAY SURROUNDING THE CITY’S NEW PUMP SYSTEMS.
VIDEOCommissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
R9NREQUESTING AN ORAL REPORT FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE STATUS OF PERMITS ISSUED FOR MIAMI BEACH PUMPS BY THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (DERM).
VIDEOCommissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
R9ODISCUSSION REGARDING THE PRICE OF THE ADVERTISEMENT ON THE BORINQUÉN BUILDING IN MIAMI.
VIDEOCommissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
R9PDISCUSSION REGARDING HOW THE TALL HEDGES, SOME SOARING UP TO 6-FEET TALL, ON PRIVATE PROPERTIES, LOCATED ADJACENT TO DRIVEWAYS AND SIDEWALKS, POSE A DANGER TO PEDESTRIANS AND OBSTRUCT WALKABILITY.
VIDEOCommissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
R9QDISCUSSION REGARDING INSTALLING   A TESLA/ELECTRIC CAR SUPER CHARGER AT EITHER CITY HALL GARAGE OR 17TH STREET GARAGE PREFERABLY, OR OTHER CITY LOCATIONS.
VIDEOCommissioner Michael Gongora
R9R

DISCUSSION REGARDING SCHOOL SAFETY EFFORTS.

Commissioner Mark Samuelian
R9SDISCUSSION REGARDING RECENT INCREASES IN RESIDENTIAL WATER BILLS AND RATES.
VIDEOCommissioner John Elizabeth Aleman
R9T

DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CLOSURE OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES MIAMI BEACH SENIOR CENTER.

VIDEOCommissioner John Elizabeth Aleman
Co-Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Micky Steinberg
R9UDISCUSSION REGARDING THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH’S POTENTIAL JOINDER IN LITIGATION TO BE FILED BY THE CITY OF WESTON, FLORIDA, SEEKING A DECLARATION THAT THE PROVISIONS PUNISHING ELECTED OFFICIALS, SET FORTH IN SECTION 790.33, FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR VIOLATING STATE PREEMPTION PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE REGULATION OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION, ARE INVALID.
VIDEOOffice of the City Attorney
Commissioner Michael Gongora
R9V DISCUSSION ON ORGANIZING A CITY OF MIAMI BEACH TEAM FOR THE 2018 AIDS WALK.
VIDEOCommissioner Michael Gongora
R9WPROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 12, 2018 AS GIRL SCOUT DAY AND THE WEEK OF MARCH 11-17, 2018 AS GIRL SCOUT WEEK.
VIDEOCommissioner John Elizabeth Aleman
R9XDISCUSSION REGARDING THE REQUEST TO WAIVE PARKING FEES FOR GAY PRIDE PARADE 2018.
Tourism, Culture and Economic Development
Addendum added on 3/5/2018
R10 - City Attorney Reports
R10ACITY ATTORNEY'S STATUS REPORT.
Office of the City Attorney
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
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.
4.2018 COMMISSION MEETING DATES.
5.

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