The Wennesday, February 26, 2025 Commission Meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. with the Sutnick Hour where residents may speak on any topic. The meeting will be held at: Miami Beach City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, 3rd Floor, Commission Chamber

or Zoom at https://miamibeachfl-gov.zoom.us/j/81392857671

or Telephone: 1.305.224.1968 or 888.475.4499 (Toll-Free) Webinar ID: 813 9285 7671

November 20, 2024 - 8:30 AM

It will also be streamed live on MBTV Channel 660 on Atlantic Broadband or 99 on AT&T U-Verse, on the City’s website, and on Facebook Live at facebook.com/cityofmiamibeach.

IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK ON AN ITEM DURING THE MEETING: 

Via Zoom, please click the “raise hand” button on the screen to raise your hand as soon as the item is called. This will pull you to the top of the list and make it easier for the team to find you in the list of attendees. Or via phone, press *9 to raise a hand to be placed in queue to speak.

Want to read the proposed Commission agenda items and get info about the Commission meeting? Click HERE

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C2F Sponsored by Procurement

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (“RFP”) FOR CONSTRUCTION, MANAGEMENT, AND OPERATION OF PADEL/PICKLEBALL FACILITY ON SURFACE PARKING LOT OR PARKING GARAGE ROOFTOP ADJACENT TO LINCOLN LANE NORTH.

MBU RESOLUTION:

Miami Beach United is encouraged that the City is undertaking a fuller discussion

process and public engagement on this issue, and that alternative locations are being explored. We DO NOT SUPPORT the conversion of any of our much-needed and well-used City surface parking lots into a sports facility. We are hopeful that comprehensive discussion which includes residents and businesses regarding this proposal will help find the best ways to positively impact Lincoln Road without taking away longstanding benefits of immediate parking nearby for office and other businesses.

Finally, we maintain our stance that a full process is critical before the City issues an RFP for a lease of under 10 years which does not require a vote by referendum, and we remain concerned that to proceed as originally proposed may also subvert the intent of the City Charter on the lease and sale of City land.

Read the Commission document by clicking HERE

R5C Sponsored by Gonzalez -- 9:25 AM First Reading Public Hearing

MINIMUM HOTEL UNIT SIZE REQUIREMENTS ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO ELIMINATE THE ABILITY TO HAVE HOTEL UNITS LESS THAN 335 SQFT IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS AND TO ELIMINATE THE 175 SQFT MICRO UNITS EXEMPTION FOR NORTH BEACH TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENTS

Miami Beach United SUPPORTS this ordinance amendment increasing the minimum hotel unit size to 335 SQFT and eliminating the 175 SQFT micro-unit exemption for North Beach Town Center. However, we strongly urge the Commission to amend this ordinance to raise the minimum hotel unit size to the previous Citywide minimum of standard of 400 SQFT and eliminate the 175 SQFT exemption for micro-unit and co-living, Citywide.

Read the Commission document by clicking HERE

R5E, R5F Sponsored by Suarez, Bhatt, Fernandez, Magazine – 9:35 AM First Reading Public Hearing

WASHINGTON AVENUE RESIDENTIAL PLAN - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND LDR AMENDMENTS INCLUDES VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RELATED TO PARKING (INCLUDING REQUIREMENT FOR MICRO-MOBILITY PARKING), FAR, HEIGHT AND DENSITY INCREASES FOR NON-TRANSIENT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES, MINIMUM LOT SIZE AND MAXIMUM RESIDENTIAL UNIT SIZE.

MBU RESOLUTION:

Miami Beach United DOES NOT SUPPORT this proposal. While we recognize that

Washington Avenue definitely needs improvement, and that redevelopment could play a part, we believe that such sweeping and significant zoning change requires a full Master Plan process that includes stakeholders and community outreach.

Read the Commission document by clicking HERE

R5J Sponsored by Fernandez, Dominguez – 10:15 AM First Reading Public Hearing

ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REQUIRING A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FOR LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL PARTIES AND EVENTS (piloted during Art Basel}

MBU RESOLUTION:

Miami Beach United SUPPORTS this resolution. Large scale events and gatherings, often commercial in nature, and with commercial grade sound equipment, have a serious detrimental impact on residential neighborhoods both in terms of noise and traffic. This ordinance amendment would require a city special permit in order to hold such gatherings.

Read the Commission document by clicking HERE

R5K Sponsored by Fernandez – 10:20 AM First Reading Public Hearing

AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO AUTHORIZE THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL TO NOTIFY THE CITY COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION OF A PROPOSED OR IMPENDING CITY ACTION WHICH WOULD BE A VIOLATION OF CITY POLICIES OR RULES, OR GOVERNING LAW, OR WOULD RESULT IN WASTE, FRAUD,ABUSE OR INEFFICIENCY.

Miami Beach United SUPPORTS this ordinance which empowers the Inspector General (IG) to act proactively in notifying the Commission and Administration when there is potential legislation which is illegal, based on consultation with the City Attorney, or when proposed projects, programs or plans in the opinion of the IG, would be significantly detrimental to the efficient operation of the City. The legislation as drafted, however, does not make clear what is meant by the requirement that the IG has "conclusively determined" that a proposed action would result in significant waste, fraud, abuse or inefficiency.

Read the Commission document by clicking HERE

R5N Sponsored by Fernandez – 10:20 AM First Reading Public Hearing

ORDINANCE CREATING “THE HOUSING PROTECTION ORDINANCE,” TO REQUIRE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORDS TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 90 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CITY OF PROPOSED INCREASES IN TENANTS’ MONTHLY RENT PAYMENT OF TEN PERCENT OR MORE FOR SPECIFIED RECIPIENTS OF CITY SERVICES

Miami Beach United DOES NOT SUPPORT this ordinance, which would require

landlords with tenants who possess subsidized housing vouchers to give the city written notice when rents are increased by 10% or more. Although this sounds like a good idea, the process is unclear and the action required by City staff may prove burdensome and have unintended consequences.

Read the Commission document by clicking HERE

R5P  Sponsored by Suarez - 10:45 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE PROPERTIES USED FOR MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING; PENALTIES,” BY REQUIRING OWNERS AND OPERATORS TO PLACE CERTAIN SIGNAGE IN SUCH PRIVATE PARKING LOTS AND FACILITIES; BY REQUIRING SPECIFIED APPEAL PROCEDURES FOR PRIVATE PARKING INVOICES; BY REQUIRING A 15-MINUTE GRACE PERIOD AT PRIVATE PARKING LOTS AND FACILITIES

Miami Beach United SUPPORTS this resolution. People utilizing a parking garage or lot have a right to know whether they are using a publicly operated facility or not. This ordinance requires the posting of requisite signage indicating whether such a facility is public or private. It also provides for a required 15 minute grace period for a parking violation and provides other protections for individuals using these lots or garages.

Read the Commission document by clicking HERE

R5S Sponsored by Fernandez – 11:00 AM First Reading Public Hearing



AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MIAMI CODE CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION,” TO CONFORM/IMPLEMENTING VOTER-APPROVED

AMENDMENTS TO THE CITIZENS’ BILL OF RIGHTS CONCERNING INCREASED “REASONABLE RIGHT TO BE HEARD” (VIA TWO (2) STANLEY SUTNICK CITIZENS’ FORUMS AT REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS), “ALTERNATIVE PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICES ONLINE”, AND “MEETING PROCEDURES AND AGENDAS" (AMENDED PROCEDURE FOR DEFERRAL OF COMMISSION ITEMS AS WELL AS REQUIREMENT FOR TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR CITY ORDINANCES)

Miami Beach United SUPPORTS this ordinance which amends the City Charter and Citizens’ Bill of Rights to include voter-approved enhancements to the public’s right to know and right to speak on issues before the Commission.

Read the Commission document by clicking HERE

R5W Sponsored by Suarez and Fernandez -- 10:50 AM First Reading Public Hearing

ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MIAMI BEACH EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT PLAN SO THAT FUTURE ELECTED OFFICIALS SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE CITY'S PENSION PLAN, BUT WILL BE IN THE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT SYSTEM INSTEAD.

Miami Beach United SUPPORTS this amendment which provides for Elected Officials’ retirement by participation in a Defined Contribution Retirement System, while ensuring that any Employee who is currently participating in the Pension Plan on the effective date of this ordinance and is subsequently elected to office as an Elected Official without a break in service, may continue to participate in the Pension Plan.

Read the Commission document by clicking HERE

R9X Sponsored by Dominguez

DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION: PERSISTENT DEFECTS IN THE GRANICUS ONEMEETING ELECTRONIC AGENDA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND LACK OF FUNCTIONALITY FOR "RESIDENTS RIGHT TO KNOW"; AND "MB RESIDENT CONNECT" FEATURES.

Miami Beach United strongly SUPPORTS this action. It is critical that Residents Right to Know and MB Resident Connect features be functioning optimally to fulfill the City’s commitment to provide timely information to our residents on issues which impact their properties and lives.

Read the Commission document by clicking HERE

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