Miami Beach public meetings in 2022

Planning Board Meeting

The Miami Beach Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on December 20, 2022, at 10:00 AM, both virtually and in person at City Hall. The board will discuss affordable and workforce housing (continued from November 22), demolitions, and a new application for 1111 Lincoln Road. A continued item for the Surfcomber Hotel at 1717-1731 Collins Avenue is also on the agenda.

• Discussion on Affordable and Workforce Housing [Continued from 11-22-22]
• Demolitions [Continued from 11-22-22]
• PB22-0554: 1717-1731 Collins Avenue — The Surfcomber Hotel (continued item)
• PB22-0549: 1111 Lincoln Road, 4th Floor (new application)
• PB22-0561: Washington Avenue Overlay Co-living amendments (new code amendment)

The committee approved lease agreements for retail spaces at 1560 Collins Ave and 1701 Meridian Avenue. Two funding requests were referred for administrative handling, and several other items were deferred or closed.

• Approved lease for Lime Tree Café at 1560 Collins Ave (2-1)
• Approved lease renewal for Taste Bakery Café at 1701 Meridian Avenue at $41.00sq. ft. (2-1)
• Decided $5,000 sponsorship request from Bibi Art Media Inc will be handled administratively
• Decided $2,000 funding request from Black Affairs Advisory Committee will be handled administratively
• Closed item regarding Flamingo Park neighborhood open/slow streets pilot project expansion
• Deferred waste hauler fee, Lummus Park miniature golf, and Greater Miami Convention and Visitor’s Bureau items to November 2022 meeting

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will vote on consent agenda items including a contract for interactive digital media kiosks and a new mobile parking payment system. Commissioners have proposed numerous referrals to committees covering topics from Art Basel traffic management to disabled parking abuse and police officer education requirements.

• Resolution to negotiate with IKE Smart City for interactive digital media kiosks
• Authorization to seek a replacement contract for mobile parking payment solutions
• Referral to discuss a $1,000,000 interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust
• Referral to discuss improving traffic gridlock during Art Basel 2022
• Referral to discuss a proposed overlay for Century Lane and Farrey Lane on Belle Isle

The City Commission authorized negotiations for interactive digital media kiosks and adopted an ordinance requiring the replication of buildings demolished by neglect in historic districts. The board also approved a 3-year labor agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police and funded a $13.2M gap for Bayshore Park.

• Approved negotiations with IKE Smart City, LLC for digital media kiosks (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance requiring replication of contributing buildings demolished by neglect (7-0)
• Ratified 3-year labor agreement with Fraternal Order of Police (7-0)
• Approved $13.2M appropriation to cover funding gap for Bayshore Park (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance prohibiting vitamin shops in CD-3 districts on Lincoln Road (5-1)
• Approved $75,000 sponsorship and fee waiver for International Piano Festival
• Directed administration to seek Letters of Interest for Byron Carlyle Theater operators (7-0)
• Adopted resolution to reduce speed limit to 20 mph on Prairie Avenue (7-0)

Historic Preservation Board Meeting

The Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board will hold a regular meeting on December 13, 2022, to discuss and potentially vote on several applications. New applications include properties at 407 Lincoln Road, 1745 James Avenue, and 1901 Collins Avenue. The board will also consider continued items at 1030 6th Street and 803 2nd Street, as well as a discussion on demolition by neglect violations.

• HPB22-0518: New application for 407 Lincoln Road
• HPB22-0545: New application for 1745 James Avenue
• HPB22-0546: New application for 1901 Collins Avenue
• HPB22-0536 (a.k.a. HPB20-0420): Continued item for 1030 6th Street
• HPB22-0521: Continued item for 803 2nd Street

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will adopt the certification of the December 6, 2022 run-off election results for City Commission Group II and declare Laura Dominguez elected. The meeting also includes administering the oath of office to Dominguez. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Adopt resolution certifying December 6, 2022 run-off election results for City Commission Group II
• Declare Laura Dominguez elected to City Commission Group II
• Administer oath of office to Commissioner Laura Dominguez

The City Commission adopted the certified results of the December 6, 2022 run-off election for City Commission Group II. Laura Dominguez was declared elected and was subsequently administered the Oath of Office and Oath of Civility.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-32421 certifying Laura Dominguez as elected to City Commission Group II (6-0)
• Administered Oath of Office and Oath of Civility to Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee Meeting

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee will discuss the Bayshore Park project budget, which has a funding gap of $12.9 million to $16.2 million. The administration recommends funding the full $42.7 million project, including CCTV infrastructure, and will present a capital budget amendment at the December 14 Commission meeting. The committee will also consider awarding a construction contract to Buslam Company Partners Inc. for $35.2 million, subject to grant funding.

• Bayshore Park project budget gap of $12.9M to $16.2M
• Recommended total project budget of $42.7M including CCTV
• Proposed construction contract award to Buslam Company Partners Inc. for $35,161,527
• Potential $3M Resilient Florida grant for stormwater lake
• Funding sources include Mid-Beach Quality of Life fund ($1.3M), Capital Reserve ($5.2M), PAYGO ($2.7M)

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee recommended the administration's funding plan for the Bayshore Park project. The item was moved to the December 14th Commission Meeting for a final decision.

• Recommended funding $4 million from storm water Bayshore Neighborhood and $9.2 million from FY 2022 funds for Bayshore Park project
• Noted $3 million in remaining funding is contingent on a pending Florida Resilience Communities Grant

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on December 9, 2022, to consider two new variance applications and elect a chair and vice-chair. The main item is a request to convert an exterior walkway into an air-conditioned corridor at 6437 North Bay Road. The board will also review an after-action report from January 2022 and may discuss continued items.

• Variance request ZBA22-0140 to enclose an outdoor walkway at 6437 N Bay Rd
• Variance request ZBA22-0141 at 400 W 44th Street
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• After Action Report from January 7, 2022 meeting

Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Meeting

The Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee will discuss 25 items, including ways to improve homelessness, a quarterly Building Department update, and creating a searchable condominium database. Other topics include the Ring doorbell camera program, parking operations, and various quality-of-life issues.

• Discussion of homeless outreach programs including Favela Miami employment services and New Hope C.O.R.P.S. substance abuse outreach
• Quarterly Building Department update: 3,417 permits issued July–September 2022, average 22.5 days turnaround
• Discussion on creating a searchable city database for condominium transparency
• Discussion of Ring doorbell camera program MOU with police for crime/safety sharing
• Discussion of a resolution to allow hookah use at outdoor dining concessions by amending concessionaire agreements

Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Meeting

The committee will receive an update on the Fifth and Alton parking garage, including recent repairs, security upgrades, and capital projects. The garage is a public-private partnership with Edens, and the city is monitoring maintenance and safety issues. This is a discussion item with no final decision expected.

• Update on Fifth and Alton parking garage conditions and $450K elevator upgrade
• Discussion of pedestrian crosswalk with flashing light at Harding Avenue and 87th Street
• Discussion of a historical marker honoring Desi Arnaz in Lummus Park
• Discussion of noise enforcement from vehicle exhausts
• Discussion of civilian volunteer patrol program update

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will hold public hearings on three budget amendments: the fourth amendment to the FY 2022 operating budget, the second amendment to the FY 2023 operating budget, and the second amendment to the FY 2023 capital budget. The FY 2022 amendment includes transferring $35.6 million to capital projects, including $5.2 million for capital project gaps, and projects a General Fund reserve of $95.6 million.

• Fourth amendment to FY 2022 operating budget, including $35.6 million transfer to capital projects
• Second amendment to FY 2023 operating budget
• Second amendment to FY 2023 capital budget
• RDA budget amendments for City Center, Anchor Shops, Pennsylvania Avenue Shops, and Collins Park parking garages
• Projected General Fund reserve of $95.6 million, meeting the 3-month reserve policy goal

The City Commission and Redevelopment Agency adopted several resolutions to amend general, enterprise, and capital budgets. These actions reconciled revenues and expenditures, including the identification of $5.2 million in additional savings for the Capital Projects Reserve. The Commission also referred the Bayshore Project to the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee.

• Adopted 4th amendment to FY2022 budgets (5-0)
• Adopted 2nd amendment to FY2023 budgets (5-0)
• Adopted 2nd amendment to FY2023 Capital Budget (5-0)
• Referred Bayshore Project to Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee
• Adopted RDA 678-2022: 2nd amendment to FY2022 RDA operating budget (5-0)
• Adopted RDA 679-2022: 1st amendment to FY2023 RDA operating budget (5-0)

Planning Board Meeting

The Planning Board approved a mixed-use project at 1920 Alton Road and a single-family home lot split at 320 West Di Lido Drive. The board also approved a modified application for 455 Lincoln Road and continued discussions on housing and demolitions.

• Approved After Action Report – October 25, 2022 (7-0)
• Withdrawn: PB21-0452 – 1826 Collins Avenue Mechanical Lift Parking Garage
• Continued discussion on Affordable and Workforce Housing to December 20, 2022
• Continued discussion on Demolitions to December 20, 2022
• Approved as modified and continued to January 24, 2023: PB 16-0075 (601-685 Washington Avenue)
• Approved PB22-0504: 320 West Di Lido Drive Single Family Home Lot Split/Subdivision of Land (7-0)
• Approved as modified: PB22-0553 - 455 Lincoln Road Qudres - Andres Carne de Res (6-1)
• Approved as modified: PB22-0556 - 1920 Alton Road Mixed-use project (7-0)

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will vote on a resolution to formally adopt the certificate of results from the November 8, 2022 special election and declare the outcome for eight ballot questions. The agenda also includes a second resolution to certify the special election results for the Group II commission vacancy. No other substantive items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Resolution adopting certificate of results for Nov. 8 special election on eight ballot questions
• Resolution adopting certificate of results for Nov. 8 special election to fill Group II commission vacancy

The City Commission formally adopted the certified results of the November 8, 2022, Special Election, including several referendums and the Group II Commissioner race. Because no candidate for Group II received a majority, a run-off election was scheduled for December 6, 2022. The Commission also received an update on recent flooding and pump operations.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-32416 certifying Special Election results (4-0)
• Certified approval of $159M General Obligation Bond for Arts and Cultural Facilities
• Certified approval of Charter amendment requiring voter approval for certain City-owned property sales/leases
• Certified approval of dedicated use of Lincoln Road parking lot rent payments
• Certified approval of FAR incentives for RPS4 District and 1st Street Overlay
• Certified denial of FAR increase for North Beach Oceanside Resort Overlay District
• Certified denial of City property leases at 1664 Meridian Avenue and 1080 Lincoln Lane North/1688 Lenox Avenue
• Adopted Resolution 2022-32417 certifying Group II Commissioner results (4-0)

Land Use and Sustainability Committee Meeting

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee will discuss and provide a recommendation on proposed amendments to the Ocean Terrace Overlay, including reducing the Neighborhood Impact Establishment threshold, adding hostels to prohibited uses, and restricting outdoor entertainment. The committee will also discuss several other items, such as potential overlay regulations for Century Lane and Farrey Lane on Belle Isle, expediting the Baywalk opening, and prohibiting apartment hotels in additional districts.

• Proposed reduction of NIE threshold in Ocean Terrace Overlay from 200/300 persons to 100 seats or 125 occupancy, mirroring Sunset Harbour
• Adding hostels to prohibited uses in Ocean Terrace Overlay
• Adding Outdoor Entertainment Establishments and Open-Air Entertainment to prohibited uses in Ocean Terrace Overlay
• Discussion on prohibiting apartment hotels in additional districts or citywide
• Discussion on potential pedestrianization of 200-300 blocks of Lincoln Road and limited vehicular access on the 100 block

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission endorsed the Miami Beach Music Festival for March 2024, including fee waivers and a five-year term subject to benchmarks. Other key actions included adopting salary ordinances for city employees and approving a $4M contribution for the Collins Park Artist Workforce Housing project, contingent on county funding.

• Approved conceptual sponsorship for Miami Beach Music Festival 2024 with fee waivers (6-0)
• Approved $4M contribution for Collins Park Artist Workforce Housing contingent on $2M county grant (5-0)
• Adopted salary ordinances for classified and unclassified employees (6-0)
• Approved $275,000 STEM funding allocation for public schools (6-0)
• Approved conceptual interactive mapping for planned developments (6-0)
• Approved municipal prosecution team coverage for weekends and holidays (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance prohibiting vitamin shops as primary use on Lincoln Road (5-1)
• Adopted ordinance for resident preference in Special Magistrate appointments (6-0)

Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee Meeting

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee will discuss a proposed mixed-use workforce housing and office project on a city parking lot at 1000 Washington Avenue, along with several other items including solid waste franchise hauler agreements, pedestrian enhancements on commercial corridors, and a miniature golf activation at Lummus Park. Many items on the agenda are deferred to future meetings, including discussions on tenant protections, a composting program, and the Byron Carlyle Theater renovation funding models.

• Discussion of proposed mixed-use workforce housing and office project on city parking lot at 1000 Washington Ave
• Discussion of solid waste commercial franchise hauler presentation
• Discussion of resolution authorizing negotiations for miniature golf activation at Lummus Park between 5th and 7th Street
• Discussion of potential pedestrianization of 200-300 blocks of Lincoln Road and limited vehicular access on 100 block
• Discussion of ordinance to establish a City Internal Auditor and reassign internal audit function

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee moved several items to the City Commission with favorable recommendations, including the pedestrianization of Lincoln Road and increased rental waivers for non-profits. Other actions included renaming a city division to focus on education and deferring numerous items to January 2023.

• Recommended moving the pedestrianization of the 200 to 300 blocks of Lincoln Road to City Commission (All in favor)
• Recommended increasing rental waivers for qualifying non-profit events from 12 to 18 (All in favor)
• Recommended moving the Miami Beach International Piano Festival Winter Academy fee waiver to Commission (All in favor)
• Recommended moving negotiations for a Goodwood festival event in March 2023 to City Commission
• Accepted recommendation to rename the Office of Organization and Development & Performance Initiatives to reflect a focus on education
• Moved the Lummus Park miniature golf agreement to Commission without recommendation
• Deferred 10+ items, including workforce housing at 1000 Washington Ave and local hiring preferences, to January 2023
• Withdrew outside employment rules discussion as it is being handled administratively

Historic Preservation Board Meeting

The board will hold a virtual and in-person meeting to discuss and possibly vote on several historic preservation applications, including a new historic site designation for the Collins Canal. They will also consider modifications to previously approved board orders and hear new applications for properties on 2nd Street and Harding Avenue.

• HPB22-0537: Possible designation of Collins Canal as a historic site
• HPB22-0538: Application for 2701 and 2727 Indian Creek Drive, 233 27th Street, and 230 28th Street
• HPB22-0515: Application for 1665 & 1667 Washington Avenue (time certain not earlier than 11:30 a.m.)
• HPB22-0521: New application for 803 2nd Street
• HPB21-0498: New application for 7418 Harding Avenue

Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee Meeting

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee will discuss establishing a maximum fee for waste hauler services for multi-family dwellings under 25 units, and consider authorizing negotiations for a miniature golf activation at Lummus Park. The committee will also review proposed lease agreements for retail spaces at 1560 Collins Ave and 1701 Meridian Ave, and discuss a $5,000 sponsorship request from Bibi Art Media Inc.

• Discussion on establishing a maximum fee for waste hauler services for multi-family dwellings under 25 units
• Authorizing negotiations with Rockefeller Sports and Games for a miniature golf activation at Lummus Park (2 years + 3 one-year renewals)
• Proposed lease for 2,697 sq ft retail space at 1560 Collins Ave (9 years + 272 days)
• Proposed lease for 734 sq ft retail space at 1701 Meridian Ave (5 years + one 4-year renewal)
• Discussion of a $5,000 sponsorship request from Bibi Art Media Inc to promote Miami Beach

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee approved two retail lease agreements for ground floor spaces. Additionally, the committee decided to handle two small sponsorship and funding requests administratively.

• Approved lease for Lime Tree Café at 1560 Collins Ave (2-1)
• Approved lease renewal for Taste Bakery Café at 1701 Meridian Avenue at $41.00sq. ft. (2-1)
• Decided $5,000 sponsorship request from Bibi Art Media Inc will be handled administratively (Unanimous)
• Decided $2,000 funding request for Black Affairs Advisory Committee will be handled administratively (Unanimous)
• Closed item regarding Flamingo Park neighborhood open/slow streets pilot project expansion
• Deferred waste hauler fee, Lummus Park miniature golf, and Greater Miami Convention and Visitor’s Bureau items to November 2022 meeting

Land Use and Sustainability Committee Meeting

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee will discuss and potentially endorse a draft ordinance to create alternate member positions on the Design Review Board, Historic Preservation Board, and Planning Board. Currently, these boards have no alternates, leading to short boards when members are absent or conflicted. The committee will also discuss several other items, including potential regulations for nuisance uses in North Beach and amendments to rules for package liquor stores.

• LDR amendment to establish alternate member categories for land use boards (Design Review Board, Historic Preservation Board, Planning Board)
• Potential LDR amendments to commercial district regulations for North Beach to limit nuisance uses
• Discuss amending regulations on hours of operation and prohibited areas for package liquor stores
• Discuss amending Chapter 46 of the City Code pertaining to heritage tree designation
• Discuss repurposing a city parking lot/garage for workforce housing

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will consider several competitive bid awards, including a contract for architectural design services for the Ocean Drive Corridor Improvement and Lummus Park Enhancement Project. The agenda also includes numerous referrals to committees on topics such as zoning changes, composting sites, tenant protections, and public safety issues.

• Negotiate with Calvin, Giordano & Associates for Ocean Drive Corridor and Lummus Park design (C2-B)
• Approve pool of real estate brokerage firms including Colliers International Florida (C2-C)
• Referral to Planning Board for Washington Avenue overlay co-living expansion (C4-A)
• Referral to discuss Nikki Beach lease expiration (C4-L)
• Referral to discuss universal rental application fee program (C4-K)

The Commission approved a $1M contribution to the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust and authorized the purchase of 78 hybrid police interceptor vehicles. Several ordinances were adopted, including a ban on discrimination based on hair texture or hairstyle and new remedies for tenants in condemned buildings.

• Approved $1M contribution to Miami-Dade Homeless Trust (4-2)
• Approved $3,375,945 purchase of 78 hybrid police interceptor vehicles
• Adopted ordinance prohibiting discrimination based on hair texture or hairstyle (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance providing additional remedies for tenants in condemned buildings (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance allowing municipal prosecution of breach of peace/disorderly conduct (5-0)
• Approved $12.7M change order for West Avenue Phase II Improvements North of 14th St
• Adopted resolution designating Nov 20, 2022, as Transgender Day of Remembrance (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for 72nd Street Community Complex design/build services (6-0)

Planning Board Meeting

The Miami Beach Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on October 25, 2022, at 10:00 AM. The board will discuss affordable and workforce housing, consider a request to continue a conditional use permit for outdoor entertainment at the Surfcomber Hotel (1717 Collins Avenue), and review amendments to vitamin shop regulations and rehearing/appeal provisions. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person attendance at City Hall and virtual participation via Zoom.

• Discussion on Affordable and Workforce Housing (continued from September 20, 2022)
• PB22-0554: Request to continue conditional use permit for outdoor entertainment at 1717 Collins Avenue (Surfcomber Hotel) to November 22, 2022
• PB22-0557: Amendment to Vitamin Shop Regulations
• PB22-0559: Reform and Updating of Rehearing and Appeal Provisions
• PB 16-0075: Revocation/modification hearing for 601-685 Washington Avenue (continued item)

The Planning Board approved recommendations to the City Commission regarding affordable housing incentives and the creation of a housing trust fund. The Board also issued favorable recommendations for Vitamin Shop regulations and updated rehearing and appeal provisions.

• Approved recommendation to City Commission to explore waiving impact fees, capping permit fees, prioritizing affordable housing permits, and reducing water/waste fees
• Approved recommendation to City Commission to create a housing fund trust
• Approved recommendation to staff to develop incentives based on other jurisdictions' best practices
• Approved favorable recommendation for PB22-0557 Vitamin Shop Regulations
• Approved favorable recommendation for PB22-0559 Reform and Updating of Rehearing and Appeal Provisions
• Continued PB22-0554 (1717 Collins Avenue, The Surfcomber Hotel) to December 20, 2022
• Approved modification for PB 16-0075 (601-685 Washington Avenue) and continued to November 22, 2022
• Approved September 20, 2022 After Action Report

Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Meeting

The Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee will discuss 27 items, including an update on the Fifth and Alton parking garage's maintenance and capital improvements, creating a dog park on Collins Avenue, and adding padel courts at 4000 Chase Avenue. Other discussions cover noise enforcement from vehicles, the Ring doorbell camera program, drone use for 911 calls, and pedestrian safety improvements. The committee may also take action on a pedestrian crosswalk at Harding Avenue and 87th Street.

• Update on Fifth and Alton parking garage maintenance and capital improvements (roof, CCTV, elevator, stormwater)
• Discussion on creating a dog park between 5300 and 5330 Collins Avenue
• Discussion on padel courts at 4000 Chase Avenue parking lot 60
• Discussion on noise enforcement from vehicle exhausts
• Discussion on pedestrian crosswalk with flashing light at Harding Avenue and 87th Street

Historic Preservation Board Meeting

The Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board will hold a regular meeting to consider new applications, continued items, and modifications to previously approved board orders. Notable properties include 1052 Ocean Drive, 8430 Byron Avenue, 2701-2727 Indian Creek Drive, and 1690 Collins Avenue. The board may also discuss requests for continuances and extensions of time.

• New application for 1052 Ocean Drive (HPB21-0455)
• New application for 8430 Byron Avenue (HPB22-0512)
• New application for 2701 and 2727 Indian Creek Drive, 233 27th Street, and 230 28th Street (HPB22-0538)
• New application for 1690 Collins Avenue (HPB22-0539)
• Modification to previously approved board order for 1030 6th Street (HPB22-0536 a.k.a. HPB20-0420)

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will discuss proposed updates to the Land Development Regulations (LDR) and Resiliency Code. The updates aim to modernize the 1989 code, improve readability with graphics, and mitigate impacts from climate change and sea level rise.

• Proposed increase of minimum floor-to-ceiling height for new non-residential buildings from 12 to 14 feet
• Proposed consolidation of all definitions into a single section in Chapter 1
• Proposed new requirements for street tree soil volume and stormwater permeability
• Proposed establishment of citywide short-term and long-term bicycle parking requirements
• Proposed removal of 'Average Unit Sizes' from all zoning districts

The City Commission held a workshop to discuss proposed updates to the Resiliency Code and Land Development Regulations (LDRs). No votes were taken; the item was a discussion only, with a second reading and public hearing scheduled for October 26, 2022. The proposed code includes changes to building height measurements tied to Base Flood Elevation, a new warrant process allowing up to 25% modifications from design parameters, and removal of average unit sizes from zoning districts.

• Discussion held on proposed Resiliency Code and LDR updates; no action taken
• Second reading and public hearing scheduled for October 26, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee Meeting

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee is meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023 budget and various funding requests. The body will also review proposals for mixed-use developments on city-owned parking lots and the sale of vacant property.

• FY 2023 budget follow-up from September 14, 2022 hearing
• Proposed mixed-use project at city-owned parking lot 1262 Collins Avenue
• Proposed mixed-use workforce housing and office project at 1000 Washington Avenue
• Sale of city-owned vacant property at 226 87th Terrace
• Lease agreement for 2,884 sq ft of retail space at 100 16 Street for Sports Action

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee voted to send several items to the full City Commission with favorable recommendations, including an economic development update, a lease agreement for retail space at the Anchor Shops and Garage, and the North Sea South Beach Music Festival. The committee also approved $125,000 in funding for the South Beach Wine and Food Festival, contingent on funds not being needed before March 15, 2023, and directed the administration to move forward with pedestrian enhancements on Espanola Way East and Drexel Avenue. Several other items were deferred to the October 31, 2022 meeting.

• Moved economic development update to full commission with favorable recommendation (all in favor)
• Approved $125,000 for South Beach Wine and Food Festival, contingent on funds not needed before March 15, 2023 (all in favor)
• Moved North Sea South Beach Music Festival to October 26 commission meeting with favorable recommendation, requiring a succession plan (all in favor)
• Moved lease agreement for 100 16 Street retail space to commission for ratification: 5-year lease with 4-year 364-day option at $50/sqft (all in favor)
• Directed administration to move forward with pedestrian enhancements phases 1 (Espanola Way East) and 3 (Drexel Avenue) (all in favor)
• Moved sale of city-owned property at 226 87th Terrace to October commission, recommending city offer same amount as property owner offered (all in favor)
• Closed discussion on building department's implementation of state safety reforms (no further action)
• Deferred multiple items to October 31, 2022 FERC meeting

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission is reviewing several ordinances including fee waivers for workforce housing and cost-of-living adjustments for classified and unclassified employees. The agenda also includes various legal settlements and environmental research funding.

• $130,000.00 settlement with Cody Wade
• $119,000.00 settlement with Khalid Vaughn
• $122,000.00 for water quality research at Park View Canal
• Workforce housing fee waivers and financial incentives
• Cost-of-living adjustments for AFSCME and IAFF employees

The City Commission unanimously adopted the final FY2023 budgets, millage rates, and capital improvement plan for the city and its redevelopment agencies. They also approved workforce housing fee waivers, employee salary ordinances, and a conditional use permit database. Several items were deferred, including a proposed nightlife task force and a discussion on North Beach Elementary School.

• Adopted final FY2023 budgets for General, GO Debt Service, RDA, NBCRA, Enterprise, Internal Service, and Special Revenue funds (6-0)
• Set final ad valorem millage at 5.8155 mills for general operating and 0.2360 mills for debt service (6-0)
• Adopted FY2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan and FY2023 Capital Budget (6-0)
• Approved workforce housing fee waivers and incentives ordinance on second reading (6-0)
• Approved salary ordinances for AFSCME, IAFF, and unclassified employees with COLA increases (6-0 each)
• Adopted ordinance on first reading to incorporate state disorderly conduct as municipal offense (6-0)
• Approved resolution to compile a public database of Conditional Use Permits (6-0)
• Approved settlements of $130,000 to Cody Wade and $119,000 to Khalid Vaughn (consent agenda)

Land Use and Sustainability Committee Meeting

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee is reviewing reforms to automatic stay provisions for land use appeals to reduce project delays. The body is also discussing the use of a property at 610 Española Way for affordable housing and potential zoning overlays.

• Proposed resolution for MDCPS to lease 610 Española Way for affordable housing
• Proposed amendments to the Washington Avenue Overlay for co-living use
• Discussion of a new 6th Street Overlay between Washington Avenue and Alton Road
• Proposed reform of automatic stay provisions for land use board appeals
• Discussion on extinguishing grandfathered motor scooter rentals

Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Meeting

The committee is reviewing the status of the Fifth and Alton parking garage, which is a public-private project. The discussion addresses concerns regarding the property's deteriorating condition and the need for strengthened security to prevent unsafe driving maneuvers on the top deck.

• Update regarding the Fifth and Alton parking garage
• Discussion of North Sea South Beach Music Festival for Spring 2023
• Discussion of creating a dog park between 5300 and 5330 blocks of Collins Avenue
• Discussion of padel courts on 4000 Chase Avenue parking lot 60
• Discussion regarding the potential utilization of drones for 911 emergency calls

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission adopted the tentative FY 2023 budget and a millage rate of 5.8155 mills for general operating purposes, which is 13.2% more than the rolled-back rate. The Commission also ratified three-year labor agreements with AFSCME and IAFF unions, and approved a ban on smoking in parks and on beaches effective January 1, 2023. Additionally, the Commission created an Ad Hoc Iguana Remediation Advisory Committee and approved a $200,000 sponsorship for the Miami Beach Open 2023 beach soccer and tennis tournament.

• Adopted tentative FY 2023 budget and millage rate of 5.8155 mills for general operating purposes (Resolution 2022-32313).
• Ratified 3-year labor agreements with AFSCME (Resolution 2022-32311) and IAFF (Resolution 2022-32312).
• Approved a ban on smoking in parks and on beaches, effective January 1, 2023 (Ordinance 2022-4509).
• Created a 7-member Ad Hoc Iguana Remediation Advisory Committee and approved RFQ for iguana remediation services (Resolution 2022-32269).
• Approved a $200,000 sponsorship for the Miami Beach Open 2023 beach soccer and tennis tournament (Resolution 2022-32324).
• Adopted the Resiliency Code and Land Development Regulations update on first reading (Ordinance adopted on First Reading).
• Approved an ordinance prohibiting discrimination based on hair texture or hairstyle on first reading (Ordinance adopted on First Reading).
• Approved an ordinance to waive certain fees for workforce housing developments on first reading (Ordinance adopted on First Reading).

Historic Preservation Board Meeting

The Historic Preservation Board will meet to consider new applications and modifications for specific properties and citywide infrastructure. The board will also discuss height and rooftop addition regulations for the Museum Historic District.

• Modification of board order for 1116 Ocean Drive
• New applications for 1445 Pennsylvania Avenue, 1901 Collins Avenue, 1360 Collins Avenue, and 8645 Harding Avenue
• New application for Ocean Terrace Park between 73rd Street and 75th Street
• New application for Citywide Bus Shelters
• Discussion on Museum Historic District height and rooftop addition regulations

Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee Meeting

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee is reviewing the application process for charter boat operator licenses due to increased water traffic. The agenda also includes discussions on various city projects, including a potential new Byron Carlyle Theater and several deferred items regarding housing and infrastructure.

• Review of licensing applications for charter boat operators
• Discussion of funding models for the Byron Carlyle Theater renovation
• Proposed lease agreement for retail space at 100 16th Street
• Funding for the Police Athletic League's counselor-in-training program
• Pilot program to reduce nuisance flooding using $5,000,000 from the Resiliency Fund

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee discussed waste hauler services for multi-family dwellings under 25 units and strongly agreed not to support an exclusive contract with one vendor, suggesting an RFP process allowing up to 5 operators. They also directed the City Attorney to research adding a clause to prevent franchise hauler operators from merging while under contract. The item will be brought back to the October 31, 2022 FERC meeting. Other items were discussed and scheduled for future meetings, but no final approvals were made.

• Opposed exclusive waste hauler contract, suggested RFP allowing up to 5 operators
• Directed City Attorney to research anti-merger clause for waste hauler contracts
• Approved motion to research digital billboard quotes (all in favor)
• Approved motion to hear Miami Beach Open 2023 at September 14, 2022 Commission Meeting (all in favor)
• Approved motion to hear proposed lease agreement for Unique Brazilian Jewelry at Commission (all in favor)
• Approved motion to include Police Athletic League counselor-in-training program in FY 2023 budget as recurring line item (all in favor)

Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Meeting

The Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee is discussing various public safety, transportation, and zoning issues. A primary focus is a pilot project to segregate cyclists and pedestrians on the beachwalk between 15th and 24th Streets.

• Pedestrian safety pilot project on the beachwalk between 15th and 24th Streets
• Proposed 4-way stop sign configuration at West 46 Street and Royal Palm Avenue
• Resolution to create a public database of Conditional Use Permits (CUP)
• Proposed North Beach Historic Preservation Fund using monies from a case at 6701 Collins Avenue
• Discussion on padel courts at 4000 Chase Avenue Parking Lot 60

Planning Board Meeting

The Miami Beach Planning Board approved several items, including a mixed-use development at 1840 Alton Road, a school at 7902 Carlyle Avenue, and modifications to the Shelborne Hotel. It also transmitted favorable recommendations to the City Commission for code amendments on workforce housing fee waivers, resiliency code, and RPS4 accessory uses, among others. Two overlay items were withdrawn by sponsors, and a historic site designation was withdrawn due to lack of property owner consent.

• Approved mixed-use development at 1840 Alton Road (6-0)
• Approved school at 7902 Carlyle Avenue and 600 79 Street (6-0)
• Approved Shelborne Hotel as modified (6-0)
• Transmitted 4th Street Overlay LDR to City Commission with favorable recommendation (6-0)
• Transmitted CD-3 Rooftop Additions in Museum District to City Commission with unfavorable recommendation (5-1)
• Transmitted Workforce Housing Fee Waivers to City Commission with favorable recommendation (6-0)
• Transmitted Resiliency Code to City Commission with favorable recommendation (6-0)
• Transmitted RPS4 Amendment Accessory Uses to City Commission with favorable recommendation (6-0)

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission is considering a special election to fill the Group II vacancy following the passing of Commissioner Mark Samuelian. Additionally, the body will discuss a resolution regarding the issuance of general obligation bonds for arts and cultural institutions.

• Special election date for Commission Group II vacancy: November 8, 2022, with a run-off on December 6, 2022
• Estimated maximum cost for special election: $238,689.43
• Proposed bond issuance up to $159,000,000 for arts, cultural institutions, and related housing

The City Commission adopted an ordinance and resolution to hold a special election on November 8, 2022, to fill the Group II vacancy, with a run-off on December 6 if needed. It also approved a resolution to place a $159 million general obligation bond question for arts and cultural facilities on the same ballot. The bond resolution passed 5-1, with Vice-Mayor Rosen Gonzalez opposed.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-4507 setting Nov. 8, 2022 special election for Group II vacancy (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-32260 calling the special election for Group II vacancy (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-32261 to place $159M G.O. bond for arts/cultural facilities on Nov. 8 ballot (5-1)

Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee Meeting

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee is reviewing the preliminary operating and capital budget for Fiscal Year 2023. The meeting includes a budget briefing on specific enhancement requests and project statuses. Numerous other items on the agenda were deferred to future meetings.

• FY 2023 Preliminary Operating & Capital Budget Update
• Miami Design Preservation League request to increase Art Deco Weekend funding from $100K to $150K
• Resiliency Code Project status update with $309K in remaining payments for Phase 2
• Discussion of $5,000,000 from the Resiliency Fund for a nuisance flooding pilot program (deferred to July 29)
• Proposed $25,000 allocation for Flagler Monument Island conservation (deferred to July 29)

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission voted 5-1 to place a $159 million general obligation bond on the November 8, 2022 ballot to fund arts and cultural facilities, including museums, performance venues, and artist/workforce housing. The Commission also approved placing several other referendums on the ballot, including the North Beach Oceanside Resort Overlay (Deauville redevelopment) and the Lincoln Road parking lot leases. Several ordinances were adopted, including rooftop additions in the CD-3 district and reform of automatic stay provisions.

• Approved $159M arts/culture G.O. bond referendum (5-1)
• Approved North Beach Oceanside Resort Overlay referendum (5-1)
• Approved Lincoln Road parking lot lease referendums (5-1)
• Adopted ordinance on rooftop additions in CD-3 district (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance reforming automatic stay provisions (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance on Sunset Harbour office height (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance extending parking district sunset (5-1)
• Failed ordinance on parking garage height on Terminal Island (4-2)

Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee Meeting

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee is reviewing proposed budget updates for fiscal year 2023. Discussions include potential funding gaps in various city projects caused by rising construction costs and supply chain disruptions.

• FY 2023 Preliminary Capital Budget Update
• FY 2023 Preliminary Operating Budget Update
• Vacation Alton / 17th and Lincoln Road parking lot pumps discussion
• $5,000,000 resiliency fund pilot program for neighborhood flooding
• $25,000 allocation for Flagler Monument Island conservation

Historic Preservation Board Meeting

The Historic Preservation Board is meeting to review new and continued applications for specific properties. The board will also discuss incentives for retaining architecturally significant single-family homes and regulations for the Museum Historic District.

• Museum Historic District height and rooftop addition regulations
• New applications for 1685 Collins Avenue and 760 Ocean Drive
• Discussion on Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive MXE Overlay
• Application for 93 Palm Avenue withdrawn due to HB 423 owner consent requirements
• Review of 1735 Lenox Avenue single-family home

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission is holding second reading public hearings on several proposed ordinances that would modify the hours of sale for alcoholic beverages. These items include citywide changes, specific regulations for the South of Fifth area, the 41st Street corridor, and West Avenue/Alton Road.

• Ordinance to amend alcohol sale hours and establish 'Responsible Vendor Qualification'
• Ordinance to eliminate exceptions to 2:00 a.m. closing times South of Fifth Street
• Ordinance to prohibit on-premises alcohol service between 2:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on West Avenue and Alton Road
• Ordinance to eliminate exceptions to 2:00 a.m. closing times in the 41st Street corridor
• Ordinance to prohibit alcohol service between 2:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. in the Expanded Art Deco Cultural District

The City Commission adopted several resolutions, including a commercial lease subsidy program for arts and culture businesses and a noise meter and camera pilot program to address vehicle noise. It also upheld the Design Review Board's approval of a 17-story tower at 5333 Collins Avenue. The Commission discussed but did not decide how to fill the vacant Group II seat, with a motion to appoint and hold an election in 2023 failing to pass. Several alcohol hours ordinances were continued to future meetings.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-32207 establishing Commercial Lease Subsidy Program with $120,000 FY2023 appropriation (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-32208 authorizing noise meter and camera pilot program (6-0)
• Upheld Design Review Board decision for 17-story tower at 5333 Collins Avenue (no motion, affirmed)
• Adopted Ordinance on First Reading reforming automatic stay provisions (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance on First Reading for Sunset Harbour office height amendment to 75 feet (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance on First Reading extending Parking District No. 7 sunset provision for 5 years (6-0)
• Withdrew Resolution to rescind Rockefeller Sports and Games minigolf negotiations
• Opened and continued all alcohol hours of sale ordinances to future meetings

Land Use and Sustainability Committee Meeting

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee is reviewing a proposed overlay for the MXE district between 5th and 16th Streets. The plan suggests incentives, including increasing the maximum Floor Area Ratio from 2.0 to 3.0, to encourage the conversion of hotels into residential or office developments.

• Proposed Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive MXE Overlay to increase FAR to 3.0
• Proposed ordinance to amend maximum height for rooftop additions in Museum Historic District
• Proposed LDR amendment for an oceanside FAR overlay between 66th and 68th Streets
• Proposed RPS-4 amendment for accessory uses
• Discussion on prohibiting apartment hotels in additional districts citywide

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission approved first reading of development agreements and ground leases for mixed-use projects on city-owned parking lots P25, P26, and P27 near Lincoln Road, advancing them toward a voter referendum. The commission also adopted several ordinances, including a new sidewalk café framework and a resolution to reform commission meeting rules. A resolution to find a permanent home for the Rainbow Intergenerational Childcare Center failed.

• Approved first reading of development agreement for P25/P26 lots (5-1)
• Approved first reading of ground lease for P25/P26 lots (5-1)
• Approved first reading of development agreement for P27 lot (5-1)
• Approved first reading of ground lease for P27 lot (5-1)
• Adopted ordinance to repeal sidewalk café regulations and create new framework (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending commission meeting rules and procedures (5-1)
• Failed resolution to find permanent home for Rainbow Intergenerational Childcare Center (2-4)
• Approved new towing permits with flat residential rate of $150 (6-0)

Planning Board Meeting

The Miami Beach Planning Board approved several new applications, including a mixed-use project at 120 MacArthur Causeway, a private school at 251 Washington Avenue, and a vacation of a portion of Alton Court. The board also transmitted several code amendments to the City Commission with favorable recommendations, including changes to parking district sunset provisions, office height in Sunset Harbour, and rooftop additions in the CD-3 district. A proposal to sell city property at 266 87 Terrace was denied, and the item was continued to September 20, 2022.

• Approved PB21-0453 at 120 MacArthur Causeway with modifications to transportation conditions and sound system control (7-0)
• Approved PB22-0497 at 251 Washington Avenue for a private school with modifications to transportation conditions and a revised operational plan (7-0)
• Approved vacation of a portion of Alton Court between Lincoln Road and 17th Street (5-2)
• Denied sale of city property at 266 87 Terrace (2-5), then continued to September 20, 2022 (6-1)
• Continued sale of city property at Commerce Street and Jefferson Avenue to September 20, 2020 (4-3)
• Transmitted Parking District No. 7 sunset provision extension to City Commission with favorable recommendation (7-0)
• Transmitted Sunset Harbour Development Overlay office height amendment with favorable recommendation and modification (7-0)
• Transmitted Terminal Island Parking Garage Heights Ordinance to City Commission with favorable recommendation (7-0)

Planning Board Meeting

The Planning Board is reviewing a working draft of the proposed Miami Beach Resiliency Code. This update aims to address climate adaptation, modernize land development regulations, and simplify the city's code structure.

• Resiliency Code Workshop: updates to General Provisions, Administration, Concurrency, Landscape, Signs, and Zoning
• Proposed changes to off-street parking tiers and bicycle parking requirements
• New resilience and adaptation standards tied to Base Flood Elevation
• Proposed definitions for Neighborhood Impact Lot and Neighborhood Impact Structure

Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Meeting

The committee will receive a status update from the Office of Inspector General regarding the Building Department's permitting and inspection processes. The agenda also includes numerous discussions on neighborhood topics such as traffic, landscaping, and local infrastructure.

• OIG Building Department Process Review
• Discussion regarding 2019 'Brick Paver' program amendment
• Discussion regarding single-family residential district parking regulations
• Resolution to create a database of Conditional Use Permits (CUP)
• Proposal for a North Beach Historic Preservation Fund

Historic Preservation Board Meeting

The Historic Preservation Board will meet to review new and continued applications for specific properties. The board will also discuss an ordinance regarding Collins Avenue MXE Height Amendments.

• Discussion of Collins Avenue MXE Height Amendments Ordinance
• New applications for 185 South Shore Drive, 280 South Shore Drive, 239 1st Street, and 251 Washington Avenue
• Continued items for 411 Michigan Avenue, 419 Michigan Avenue, 944 5th Street, 225 37th Street, and 301 Ocean Drive
• Modification of previously approved board order for 1501 Collins Avenue
• Request for continuance or withdrawal for 622 15th Street

Land Use and Sustainability Committee Meeting

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee is considering whether to repeal a specific exception that allows building permits to be issued while a Conditional Use Permit is under appeal. The body will also discuss various land development, resiliency, and infrastructure projects.

• Proposed repeal of the exception permitting building permits during Conditional Use Permit appeals (Section 118-9)
• LDR update and resiliency code
• Rooftop additions in the CD-3 district
• Parking garage heights on Terminal Island
• Washington Avenue Overlay – PD7 extension

Planning Board Meeting

The Planning Board is meeting to conduct a Resiliency Code Workshop. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items and general categories for applications and amendments.

• Resiliency Code Workshop

Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee Meeting

The committee is discussing a plan to improve student safety during drop-off and pick-up at Miami Beach Senior High School. Members are also reviewing various lease agreements, fee structures, and funding models for city projects.

• Proposed lease with Open Vision One, LLC for 4,236 sq ft of retail space at 1560 Collins Ave
• Discussion on living wage rates for the calendar year beginning January 1, 2023
• Proposed maximum fee for waste hauler services for multi-family dwellings under 25 units
• Funding opportunities for landscaping and security at Normandy Shores neighborhood rear gates
• Allocation of $25,000 for Flagler Monument Island conservation and vessel restrictions

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee recommended moving forward with the municipal mooring field design and permitting, adding $227,000 to the FY 2022 budget. It also approved motions to send several items to the full City Commission, including a 9-year retail lease at 1560 Collins Ave, a living wage rate matching the unions, a sustainability fee waiver for workforce/affordable housing, a parking incentive pilot with $130,000 prioritized, and $100,000 for Normandy Shores rear gate improvements. Most other agenda items were deferred to the July 29, 2022 meeting.

• Recommended moving forward with municipal mooring field design/permitting, adding $227,000 to FY 2022 budget (all in favor)
• Approved motion to send 9-year lease at 1560 Collins Ave (Anchor Shops) to Commission (all in favor)
• Approved motion to send living wage rate matching unions to Commission (all in favor)
• Approved motion to send sustainability fee waiver for workforce/affordable housing to Commission (all in favor)
• Approved motion to send parking incentive pilot with $130,000 in FY2023 budget to Commission
• Approved motion to add $100,000 to FY 2023 Capital Budget for Normandy Shores rear gates
• Deferred 20+ items to July 29, 2022 FERC meeting

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission is discussing amendments to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and City Code regarding the Alton Road Gateway Area. The body is also considering calling for special elections on August 23, 2022, to decide on a park name and floor area ratio increases.

• Proposed naming of a new park between Alton Road and West Avenue as 'Canopy Park'
• Proposed increase of maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) from 2.0 to 2.6 in the Alton Road Gateway Area
• Ordinance to modify FAR limits and building heights for properties in the Alton Road Gateway Area
• Amendment to the Cultural Arts Neighborhood District Overlay (CANDO) to expand boundaries and allow indoor entertainment
• Management agreement amendment with Live Nation Worldwide, Inc. for the Fillmore Miami Beach

The City Commission adopted on first reading two ordinances and a resolution to advance the Alton Road Gateway redevelopment plan, which includes a new Community Health Center and a voter referendum on increasing the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) from 2.0 to 2.6. The Commission also referred a proposal to the Planning Board to consider development incentives for the Deauville Hotel site, despite objections from Vice-Mayor Rosen Gonzalez. Additionally, the Commission approved an amendment to the Live Nation agreement to suspend operations at the Fillmore for up to 15 months during hotel construction.

• Adopted Alton Road Gateway Comprehensive Plan amendment on first reading (5-0)
• Adopted Alton Road Gateway development regulations amendment on first reading (5-0)
• Adopted resolution calling August 23 special election for FAR increase referendum (5-0)
• Referred Deauville Hotel FAR overlay proposal to Planning Board and LUSC (4-1)
• Referred MXE district hotel conversion incentives to Planning Board (5-0)
• Adopted resolution naming new park 'Canopy Park' subject to referendum (5-0)
• Adopted resolution calling August 23 special election for park name referendum (5-0)
• Approved Amendment 5 to Live Nation agreement for Fillmore closure (5-0)

Planning Board Meeting

The Planning Board will review several new applications, including development agreements for city-owned parking lots. The agenda also includes multiple code amendments regarding mobility fees, demolition requirements, and alcohol sale hours.

• Historic Site Designation for 93 Palm Avenue
• Development Agreement for City-Owned Parking Lots P25 and P26
• Development Agreement for City-Owned Parking Lot P27
• Code amendment regarding Mobility Fee to Appendix A Clarification
• Code amendment regarding Alcohol hours of sale on Alton Road and West Ave

The Miami Beach Planning Board voted to transmit favorable recommendations to the City Commission for the development of city-owned parking lots P25, P26, and P27, with conditions including no big-box retail, compensation to the affordable housing fund, and public access to office parking after hours. The board also recommended transmitting several code amendments, including one on demolition by neglect replication requirements, which passed with a split vote. A proposal to prohibit towing as a conditional use was transmitted with an unfavorable recommendation.

• Approved minutes of April 26, 2022 meeting (6-0)
• Continued PB22-0505 (93 Palm Avenue historic designation) to June 21, 2022 (6-0)
• Suspended progress reports for PB21-0435 (Lincoln Eatery) (6-0)
• Modified conditional use permit for 601-685 Washington Avenue and continued to September 20, 2022 (6-0)
• Transmitted prohibition of towing as conditional use with unfavorable recommendation (6-0)
• Transmitted PB22-0520 and PB22-0521 (parking lot development) with favorable recommendation and conditions (5-1)
• Transmitted PB22-0516 (demolition by neglect replication) with favorable recommendation (4-2)
• Transmitted PB22-0514 and PB22-0515 (Alton Gateway regulations) with favorable recommendation (4-2)

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission is conducting a budget workshop to review financial trends and preliminary budgets. The session focuses on fiscal stewardship and planning for the upcoming fiscal year.

• FY 2023 Preliminary General Fund Budget
• FY 2023 Preliminary Resort Tax Fund Budget
• Collective Bargaining Update
• Review of Capital Projects
• Discussion of Parking, Transportation, Building, and North Beach CRA funds

The Miami Beach City Commission held a budget workshop to review the FY 2023 preliminary budget, community survey results, and capital project needs. No formal decisions were made; the workshop was informational, with discussions on potential enhancements like marine patrol, fireboat staffing, and homeless outreach. The FY 2023 General Fund shows an $11 million gap, requiring a 5.5% property value increase to balance.

• No formal votes or decisions taken during workshop
• Reviewed FY 2023 preliminary General Fund budget with $11M gap
• Discussed potential enhancements including $1.2M for marine patrol
• Discussed $3.2M set-aside for Spring Break programming
• Reviewed collective bargaining proposals with union COLA asks up to $91M

City Commission Meeting

The special meeting scheduled for May 18, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda had included a citizen's forum and an update on the West Avenue Phase II Neighborhood Improvements Project.

• Update on West Avenue Phase II Neighborhood Improvements Project
• Dr. Stanley Sutnick Citizen's Forum

The May 18, 2022 special commission meeting was canceled, and no items were heard. The agenda included a citizen's forum and an update on the West Avenue Phase II improvements project, but neither was addressed.

• Meeting canceled; no items heard

Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Meeting

The Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee is discussing a wide range of municipal issues, including criminal prosecution reforms and neighborhood improvements. The body is reviewing the expansion of pickleball and padel facilities and potential changes to discrimination ordinances.

• Proposed ordinance to prohibit discrimination based on hair texture or hairstyle
• Discussion on creating a dedicated Miami Beach judicial pool for misdemeanor cases
• Proposed expansion of the Landscape Neighborhood Overlay for La Gorce Island to protect palm trees
• Review of short-term rental enforcement and tax compliance monitoring
• Discussion on establishing a North Beach Historic Preservation Fund using monies from a case at 6701 Collins Avenue

Land Use and Sustainability Committee Meeting

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee is reviewing a proposal to repeal an exception that allows building permits to be issued while a conditional use permit appeal is pending. The agenda also includes discussions on zoning districts, heritage trees, storm drain covers, and urban design guidelines.

• Repeal of exception allowing building permits during pending conditional use permit appeals
• Amendment to RPS4 zoning district regarding FAR incentives for transient use conversion
• Update on West Avenue, Indian Creek, Palm & Hibiscus, and First Street projects
• Discussion on the feasibility and cost of installing citywide storm drain covers
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 46 regarding heritage tree designation

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission approved term sheets for two major mixed-use developments on city-owned parking lots near Lincoln Road, directing the administration to negotiate development agreements and ground leases. The commission also advanced several alcohol hour rollback ordinances on first reading, including a citywide 2 a.m. outdoor cutoff, and approved a resolution to place a charter amendment on the August ballot requiring voter approval for certain density transfers from street vacations.

• Approved term sheet for Lincoln Road Holdings LLC (P27 lot) for mixed-use development (5-2)
• Approved term sheet for Lincoln Road Property Owner LP (P25/P26 lots) for mixed-use development (5-2)
• Adopted first reading of ordinance for 2 a.m. citywide outdoor alcohol cutoff (7-0)
• Adopted first reading of ordinance for midnight outdoor alcohol cutoff on West Avenue/Alton Road (7-0)
• Adopted resolution for Aug. 23 ballot question on requiring voter approval for FAR aggregation from street vacations (4-3)
• Withdrew sale of 6175 Pine Tree Drive property; directed staff to explore park options
• Approved $22M parking revenue bonds and $70M refunding bonds (4-2, 1 abstention)
• Extended sidewalk cafe/parklet permit application deadline to July 1, 2022 (7-0)

Design Review Board Meeting

The Miami Beach Design Review Board convened virtually and in person on May 3, 2022, but the minutes contain only the agenda and procedural items, with no recorded votes or outcomes. The document lists applications for continuances, extensions, and new projects, but no substantive decisions are documented.

Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee Meeting

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee is reviewing funding options for the renovation or construction of the Byron Carlyle Theater. The body is also discussing business retention incentives and various city service reports.

• Funding models for Byron Carlyle Theater including city-funded, private lease, or public-private partnership
• Potential incentive for Groot Hospitality, LLC at 1680 Meridian Avenue to provide up to 20 parking access cards per year
• Request for $100,000 one-time contribution to Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce for 'Pro Start' training at Miami Beach Senior High School
• Negotiated term sheets for mixed-use developments on city-owned parking lots P25, P26, and P27
• Discussion on the City of Miami Beach Committee for Quality Education's motion regarding student safety at Miami Beach Senior High School

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee voted to recommend two mixed-use development proposals for city-owned parking lots P25, P26, and P27 to the May 4 Commission meeting for inclusion in a voter referendum. The committee also moved several other items forward, including funding for the Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series and a $100,000 request for a hospitality training program, while deferring multiple items to the May 27 meeting.

• Moved mixed-use development term sheets for P25, P26, P27 to Commission with favorable recommendation (2-1)
• Approved prioritizing $80,000 for UNIDAD's acoustic system in FY2023 capital budget (unanimous)
• Moved Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series funding to Commission with favorable recommendation, funded from Resort Tax contingency (all in favor)
• Moved FIU retroactive fee waivers and sponsorship to Commission for approval (unanimous)
• Moved $100,000 Pro Start hospitality training program request to Commission with favorable recommendation
• Moved business retention incentive policy for Groot Hospitality to May 27 FERC meeting with additional detail (2-1)
• Deferred Byron Carlyle Theater funding model discussion to May 27 FERC meeting
• Deferred solid waste franchise hauler discussion to May 27 FERC meeting, with Commission consideration before July (2-0)

Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Meeting

The Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee is reviewing citywide crime statistics and police deployment outcomes. The agenda includes discussions on various public safety topics ranging from noise enforcement to pedestrian safety.

• Crime statistics and community policing trends
• Public safety equipment updates including camera technology and license plate readers
• Proposed ordinance for required resuscitation (CPR) equipment in businesses
• Amending city code regarding single-family residential district parking
• Short-term rental enforcement and monitoring efforts

Planning Board Meeting

The Planning Board is meeting to discuss several code amendments regarding apartment-hotel conversion incentives and parking subzones. The board will also review progress reports for specific properties, including noise violations at the Lincoln Eatery.

• Apartment-Hotel Conversion Incentives and Overlay (PB22-0511, PB22-0500)
• Lincoln Road West Parking Subzone (PB22-0499)
• Lincoln Road GU Development Sites and Parking Amendments (PB22-0507, PB22-0508)
• Lincoln Lane North GU Development Regulations Height Amendment (PB22-0509)
• Progress report for Lincoln Eatery at 723 N Lincoln Lane regarding noise violations

The Miami Beach Planning Board approved several items, including recommending to the City Commission a comprehensive plan amendment to retain workforce and affordable housing in conjunction with market value for Lincoln Road GU development sites. The board also transmitted favorable recommendations for parking, height, and other amendments, and continued or dismissed several progress reports. All votes were unanimous except where noted.

• Approved minutes for Jan 25 and Mar 22, 2022 meetings by acclamation
• Continued PB21-0435 (723 N Lincoln Lane MCUP) to May 24, 2022 (6-1, Durham nay)
• Dismissed progress report for PB0616-0034 (1100 West Avenue) with no further action (6-1, Durham nay)
• Modified order and continued PB21-0452 (1826 Collins Ave parking garage) to July 26, 2022 (6-1, Durham nay)
• Recommended to City Commission to retain workforce/affordable housing with market value for Lincoln Road GU sites (unanimous)
• Transmitted favorable recommendation for PB22-0508 parking amendments (unanimous)
• Transmitted favorable recommendation for PB22-0509 height amendment (unanimous)
• Transmitted favorable recommendation for PB22-0511 apartment-hotel conversion incentives (unanimous)

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission is reviewing a proposal to expand the Collins Park Arts District Overlay to allow indoor entertainment and cultural uses. The body is also considering the issuance of up to $92 million in parking revenue bonds for system improvements and refunding.

• Proposed ordinance to expand Collins Park Arts District Overlay boundaries and allow indoor entertainment as an accessory use to hotels or restaurants
• Resolution to issue up to $22,000,000 in Parking Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A for parking system improvements
• Resolution to issue up to $70,000,000 in Parking Revenue Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2022B
• Resolution to authorize the City Manager to request and accept FY 2023 federal appropriation funding
• Proclamation for Arnie and Silvia Weiss regarding Ukraine efforts

Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee Meeting

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee is reviewing proposals for mixed-use office, retail, and parking developments on city-owned lots. The body is also discussing a funding request for a high school scoreboard.

• Proposed $12,500 city contribution for a Miami Beach Senior High School athletic scoreboard
• Discussion of negotiated term sheets for mixed-use developments on parking lots P25, P26, and P27
• Proposal by Location Ventures, LLC for a parking garage and mixed-use project at 1262 Collins Avenue (P16)
• Proposed 99-year lease for P16 project including 169 parking spaces and 8,167 sq ft of retail

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee approved a $12,500 city donation for a new athletic scoreboard at Miami Beach Senior High School, matching funds from the Miami Dolphins and Miami-Dade County School Board. The committee also accepted an unsolicited proposal for a mixed-use project at the city parking lot at 1262 Collins Avenue (P16), referring it to the Commission with a favorable recommendation. Term sheets for parking lots P25, P26, and P27 were discussed and will be brought back for further consideration at the April 29, 2022 meeting.

• Approved $12,500 donation for Miami Beach Senior High School scoreboard (2-0)
• Accepted unsolicited proposal for parking garage and office/retail project at 1262 Collins Avenue (P16), referred to Commission with favorable recommendation
• Directed administration to grant bid waiver and allow 60-day public proposal period for P16 project
• Deferred term sheet decisions for parking lots P25, P26, and P27 to April 29, 2022 meeting

Historic Preservation Board Meeting

The Historic Preservation Board will review new and continued applications for specific properties. The board will also discuss height amendments for office buildings and the Collins Avenue MXE district.

• New applications for 225 37th Street, 301 Ocean Drive, and 1 Lincoln Road/1671 Collins Avenue
• New applications for 3900 Collins Avenue & 227 39th Street
• Continued items for 411 Michigan Avenue, 419 Michigan Avenue, 944 5th Street, and 622 15th Street
• Discussion on height increase for office buildings in the CD-3 District and Collins Avenue MXE height amendments
• National Register Nomination for the North Beach Bandshell (7275 Collins Avenue)

Land Use and Sustainability Committee Meeting

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee is reviewing proposed amendments to land development regulations and the comprehensive plan. The body will discuss various quality-of-life strategies, sustainability projects, and potential restrictions on apartment hotels.

• Proposed repeal of the exception allowing building permits while a Conditional Use Permit appeal is pending
• Proposed amendment to Alton Road Gateway regulations for a Miami-Dade County Community Health Center at 710 Alton Road
• Proposed parking and building height amendments for the Lincoln Lane North development project
• Discussion on extinguishing grandfathered motor scooter rentals via an amortization timeline
• Proposed ordinance to prohibit removal of trees and palms in landscape neighborhood overlays from public property

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission adopted several ordinances on first reading related to alcohol sales hours, including a citywide 2 a.m. rollback (R5 R, 4-3) and a separate ordinance limiting extended hours to existing 5 a.m. establishments (R5 S, 4-3). An ordinance to eliminate existing 2 a.m. exceptions in the Alton Road/West Avenue area failed (R5 P). The commission also adopted first readings for ordinances expanding the Art Deco overlay district and increasing height limits for office buildings in the CD-3 district.

• Adopted citywide 2 a.m. alcohol sales rollback on first reading (4-3)
• Adopted ordinance limiting 5 a.m. sales to existing establishments on first reading (4-3)
• Failed to eliminate 2 a.m. exceptions on Alton Road/West Avenue (4-3)
• Adopted expansion of Art Deco overlay district on first reading (7-0)
• Adopted height increase for CD-3 office buildings on first reading (6-1)
• Adopted ordinance allowing self-storage in Town Center-Central Core on first reading (7-0)
• Deferred Collins Avenue MXE height amendment to Historic Preservation Board (7-0)
• Approved $1.98M in donations for Aspen Ideas Climate Conference (7-0)

Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee Meeting

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee is reviewing a proposal for a General Obligation Bond to fund capital improvements for cultural assets. A preliminary inventory of needs suggests enhancements totaling over $134 million. The discussion includes the potential fiscal impact on homeowners based on various bond amounts.

• Possible issuance of a G.O. Bond for arts and culture
• Proposed capital enhancements totaling over $134M
• Discussion of a parking garage/mixed-use project at 1262 Collins Avenue (P16)
• Request for $25,000 from the City for a Miami Beach Senior High School scoreboard
• Sale agreements for vacant properties on 87th Terrace, Commerce Street, and Pine Tree Drive

Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Meeting

The Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee is reviewing various city matters including police procedures, park developments, and local ordinances. Discussions include the potential use of mobile arrest-processing centers and several proposals regarding city parks and street configurations.

• Utilization of Mobile Arrest-Processing Centers to increase officer presence
• Establishment of a North Beach Historic Preservation Fund using funds from 6701 Collins Avenue violations
• Designation of 6181 Pine Tree Drive as a potential public park
• Ordinance requiring specific businesses to maintain resuscitation (CPR) equipment
• Proposed creation or expansion of pickleball facilities in city parks

Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Meeting

The Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee is discussing police processing efficiency, roadway safety, and potential new ordinances for businesses. The body is also reviewing updates on criminal activity near Jefferson Avenue and the 63rd Street Bridge schedule.

• Proposed ordinance requiring specified businesses to maintain CPR resuscitation equipment
• Proposed ordinance requiring food businesses with seating to post choking rescue signage
• Discussion on using mobile arrest-processing centers to increase police field time
• Proposed co-naming of a South Beach street for Andrew "Andy" Sweet
• Review of roadway safety along the Alton Road corridor in Middle Beach

Planning Board Meeting

The Planning Board voted to transmit eight ordinance amendments to the City Commission with favorable recommendations, including changes to the Collins Park Arts District overlay, self-storage uses in the Town Center-Central Core district, height increases for office buildings in CD-3, Collins Avenue MXE height changes, and an expansion of the Art/MiMo overlay. The board also set a revocation/modification hearing for a mechanical lift parking garage at 1826 Collins Avenue and continued a progress report for the Lincoln Eatery at 723 N Lincoln Lane. Minutes from the February 22 meeting were approved; January 25 minutes were continued to April 26.

• Approved minutes for Feb 22, 2022 meeting (6-0)
• Continued Jan 25, 2022 minutes to April 26, 2022
• Continued Lincoln Eatery progress report for 30 days (4-1)
• Set revocation/modification hearing for 1826 Collins Ave garage for April 26, 2022 (6-0)
• Recommended expanding Collins Park Arts District overlay without entertainment (6-1)
• Approved amendment removing DJ-only entertainment language (5-1)
• Transmitted TC-C self-storage LDR amendment (Option A) with favorable recommendation (6-0)
• Transmitted TC-C self-storage comprehensive plan amendment (Option B) with favorable recommendation (6-0)

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission is meeting to discuss the City Manager's March 22, 2022 declaration of a state of emergency. This action relates to public safety impacts caused by excessively large crowds in South Beach during the Spring Break 2022 high impact period.

• Discussion and action on the March 22, 2022 state of emergency declaration regarding Spring Break crowds

The City Commission adopted After-the-Fact Resolution 2022-32094, authorizing the City Manager to extend the declared State of Emergency through 6:00 a.m. on March 28, 2022, to address large crowds during the Spring Break 2022 High Impact Period. The resolution also authorizes the City Manager to implement emergency measures, including a curfew in a restricted area and earlier closing times for package liquor stores. The vote was 6-0, with Commissioner Arriola absent.

• Adopted After-the-Fact Resolution 2022-32094 extending the State of Emergency (6-0)
• Authorized City Manager to implement emergency measures, including a curfew
• Amended motion to allow the City Manager to restrict alcohol sales at all premises
• Approved the extension of the State of Emergency through 6:00 a.m. on March 28, 2022

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission is deciding on several contracts, including a $50,000 agreement for the North Beach Composting Hub and a $130,372.57 change order for Madeleine Village Apartments. The body is also processing numerous referrals to committees regarding zoning, public safety, and parking revenue bonds.

• Change order of $130,372.57 for rehabilitation of Madeleine Village Apartments at 7861-7871 Crespi Boulevard
• $50,000 professional services agreement with Miami Beach Garden Conservancy, Inc. for North Beach Composting Hub
• Selection of BofA Securities, Inc. and Estrada Hinojosa & Co., Inc. for Stormwater Refunding Revenue Bonds
• Grant not to exceed $30,000 for Miami Beach Senior High School Rock Ensemble afterschool program
• Referral to Planning Board for amendment to R-PS1 and R-PS2 districts to incentivize apartment hotel conversion to residential

The City Commission approved a $3.7 million capital budget amendment and a $375,747 sponsorship for the FTX Grand Prix Festival, including fee waivers and city services. It also adopted several ordinances, including building recertification changes and a 2:00 a.m. alcohol sales rollback for South of Fifth, Alton Road/West Avenue, and 41st Street, though these were deferred to the Planning Board. The commission also approved a $1.54 million change order for Venetian Islands roadwork using barges.

• Approved $3.7M capital budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved FTX Grand Prix Festival sponsorship, $375,747 (7-0)
• Adopted building recertification ordinance with annual maintenance logs (7-0)
• Deferred alcohol sales rollback ordinances to Planning Board (R5 M, R5 N, R5 O)
• Approved $1.54M change order for Venetian Islands roadwork via barges (5-0)
• Approved PepsiCo exclusive beverage contract, $2.3M over 10 years (6-0)
• Referred 710 Alton Road health center FAR increase to committees (7-0)
• Adopted resolution urging IG to complete Indian Creek report (4-3)

Historic Preservation Board Meeting

The Historic Preservation Board will review new and continued applications for specific properties. The board will also discuss an amendment to Land Development Regulations regarding the replication of contributing buildings demolished without a certificate of appropriateness.

• Discussion of Amendment to Chapter 118, Article X of Land Development Regulations regarding demolished contributing buildings
• New applications for 1300 Lenox Avenue and 622 15th Street
• Continued items for 833 6th Street, 550 Washington Avenue, 1901 Collins Avenue, 411 Michigan Avenue, 419 Michigan Avenue, 944 5th Street, and 333-345 Jefferson Avenue
• Modification of board order for 1751, 1757 & 1775 Collins Avenue
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair

Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee Meeting

The Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee is discussing strategies to address homelessness and crime, including a $100,000 allocation for the Lazarus Project. The body is also reviewing several proposals to rename city parks and facilities and discussing transportation safety and accessibility.

• Allocation of $100,000 to renew the Camillus House Lazarus Project agreement
• Proposed renaming of North Beach Bandshell at 7275 Collins Avenue to 'Miami Beach Bandshell'
• Proposed renaming of Indian Beach Park to Mid-Beach Park
• Discussion on a $25,000 donation given to the city in 2013
• Proposed co-naming of Meridian Avenue as Celia Cruz Way

Land Use and Sustainability Committee Meeting

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee is considering an expansion of the Art Deco/MiMo Commercial Character Overlay District to limit specific business uses. The committee is also discussing zoning amendments, building permit rules, and environmental protections.

• Proposed expansion of Art Deco/MiMo Overlay to Washington Avenue (5th St to Dade Blvd) and properties from 16th St to 23rd St east of Washington Avenue
• Proposed height increase to 80 feet for office space in CD-3 District on Washington Avenue between Lincoln Road and 17th Street
• Proposed ordinance to prohibit removal of trees and palms in landscape neighborhood overlays from public property
• Discussion on allocating $25,000 for Flagler Monument Island to stop motorized vessels and enhance ecological features
• Proposed amendment to repeal an exception allowing building permits while a conditional use permit appeal is pending

Design Review Board Meeting

The Miami Beach Design Review Board approved 10 applications, including several with conditions, continued 4 items to future meetings, and withdrew 1 application. The board also approved the February 1, 2022 meeting minutes with a minor correction.

• Approved minutes of Feb 1, 2022 meeting (minus name 'Gonzalez')
• Continued DRB21-0706 (120 MacArthur Causeway) to 5/3/2022
• Continued DRB21-0704 (West Avenue Phase II) to 4/5/2022
• Withdrew DRB21-0705 (10 Century Lane) - no action
• Approved DRB21-0759 (1745 West 24th St)
• Approved DRB21-0765 (1933 Meridian Ave, Holocaust Memorial Center) w/ conditions (5-1)
• Approved DRB21-0703 (1671 West Ave) w/ conditions
• Continued DRB21-0734 (Pine Tree Dr/46th St/Sheridan Ave roundabout) to 4/5/2022

Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee Meeting

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee is reviewing various city projects including parking garage proposals, tree relocation costs, and economic development strategies. The agenda includes discussions on funding for local schools, arts and culture bonds, and potential commercial corridor enhancements.

• Discussion of Barclay Plaza Apartments at 1940 Park Avenue
• Costs associated with removing and relocating palm trees
• Potential issuance of a G.O. bond for Arts and Culture
• Repurposing city-owned surface parking lots near 41st Street into Class A office space
• Proposed parking garage and mixed-use office/retail project at 1262 Collins Avenue

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee recommended issuing a formal competitive solicitation to sell the Barclay Plaza Apartments at 1940 Park Avenue, with proceeds earmarked for low-income or workforce housing. It also advanced several other items, including a $150,000 budget enhancement for a health and wellness program, a pedestrian enhancement project in East Espanola, and a cost-sharing plan for a school drop-off safety project. Many items were deferred to the March 30, 2022 meeting.

• Recommended formal competitive solicitation to sell Barclay Plaza, proceeds for workforce housing (all in favor)
• Added $150,000 to FY2023 budget for Parks & Recreation health and wellness program (all in favor)
• Recommended commencing pedestrian enhancement project in East Espanola (all in favor)
• Recommended splitting school drop-off safety project cost equally among City, County, and School Board (all in favor)
• Accepted Miami Beach United tech jobs resolution, focusing on certain verticals but not exclusive (all in favor)
• Added $50,000 to FY2023 budget for art on public infrastructure pilot on 41st Street (all in favor)
• Recommended issuing RFLI for repurposing city-owned parking lots near 41st Street into Class A office space (all in favor)
• Amended FY2022 budget to include $30,000 for Miami Beach Rock Ensemble (all in favor)

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission is meeting to discuss the Art Deco Cultural District Vision Plan and decide on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include managing the Spring Break 2022 high impact period and addressing workforce housing and city-owned parking lot developments.

• Proposed prohibition of alcohol sales for on-premises consumption between 2:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. south of 16th Street from March 7 to March 21, 2022
• Approval of a ground lease for the Collins Park Artist Workforce Housing Project for households earning 120% or less of the area median income
• Authorization to negotiate mixed-use developments for city-owned parking lots P25, P26, and P27
• Designation of March 3, 2022, through March 29, 2022, as a 'High Impact Period' for Spring Break 2022
• Request for FDOT and City Inspector General investigations into lane closures on 41st Street and Jefferson Avenue

The City Commission adopted an ordinance prohibiting alcohol sales for on-premises consumption between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. at establishments south of 16th Street from March 7-21, 2022, during the Spring Break high-impact period. The Commission also approved the Art Deco Cultural District Vision Plan in concept, authorizing next steps for the Ocean Drive G.O. Bond project, and approved a resolution granting the City Manager extended high-impact authority for March, excluding the two most restrictive measures.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-4472 restricting alcohol sales after 2 a.m. south of 16th St. during Spring Break (4-3)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-32053 approving amended ground lease for Collins Park Artist Workforce Housing (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-32054 authorizing negotiations for Class A office development on parking lots P25/P26 (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-32055 approving Spring Break 2022 high-impact plan, excluding promoter BTR suspension and sidewalk cafe closures (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-32056 accepting ADCD Vision Plan in concept and authorizing RFQ for Ocean Drive project (5-2)
• Referred ordinance correcting historic preservation scrivener's error to Planning Board (7-0)
• Appointed members to Health Advisory Committee, Historic Preservation Board, and Parks Board
• Did not adopt resolution urging FDOT investigation into 41st Street lane closures

Planning Board Meeting

The board voted 6-1 not to revoke or modify the conditional use permit for the Fairwinds Hotel at 1000-1030 Collins Avenue, concluding that item. It also denied a modification to a previously approved conditional use permit for indoor entertainment at 1826 Collins Avenue, and scheduled a progress report and pre-notice for a potential revocation/modification meeting in April. Several items were continued, including the January 25 minutes and the Collins Park Arts District overlay amendment, both to March 22, 2022.

• Voted 6-1 not to revoke or modify the CUP for Fairwinds Hotel at 1000-1030 Collins Avenue
• Denied modification of previously approved CUP for indoor entertainment at 1826 Collins Avenue
• Scheduled progress report and pre-notice for potential revocation/modification meeting in April for 1826 Collins Avenue
• Continued approval of January 25, 2022 minutes to March 22, 2022
• Continued PB21-0453 (120 MacArthur Causeway) to a future date until re-advertised
• Continued PB22-0484 (self-storage use in TC-C district) to March 22, 2022
• Transmitted with favorable recommendation COA administrative appeals clarification ordinance (PB21-0478)
• Transmitted with favorable recommendation mobility fee waiver for restaurants and sidewalk cafes (PB22-0483)

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will meet at the Bass Museum for a goals conference to discuss long-term city priorities. The session includes discussions on city vision, resiliency, transportation, and economic development. Additionally, the Commission will consider several changes to procedural protocols.

• City vision discussion: Live, Work, Play
• Resiliency priorities and transportation discussion
• Economic development discussion
• General Obligation Bonds priorities and updates
• Proposed procedural protocols including a 4-day rule for late items

This was a goals conference, not a voting meeting, so no formal decisions were made. The Commission discussed procedural changes, including a consent agenda model, a 4-day rule for agenda items, limiting committee meeting durations, and adding a sergeant of arms. They also discussed city vision priorities like resiliency, transportation, and public safety. Staff was directed to compile a list of the ideas for future review.

• Discussed adopting a consent agenda model for first-reading ordinances and non-public hearing items.
• Discussed implementing a 4-day rule for placing items on the agenda.
• Discussed limiting the duration of Commission Committee meetings.
• Discussed adding a sergeant of arms for meeting security and order.
• Discussed using action minutes instead of full transcripts for meetings.
• Discussed allowing public comments in advance for first-reading items.
• Discussed prioritizing General Obligation Bond projects and cultural investments.
• Directed the City Attorney to create a list of procedural ideas for future review.

Land Use and Sustainability Committee Meeting

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee is reviewing several land use amendments, including height modifications for the Collins Avenue MXE district. Other items include discussions on parking requirements, self-storage use in North Beach, and various urban design and preservation strategies.

• Zoning amendment for building heights along Collins Avenue
• Ordinance regarding the Collins Park Arts Overlay District
• North Beach Town Center District self-storage use proposal
• Lincoln West parking requirement discussion
• Repeal of automatic stay provisions for building permits

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission is meeting to vote on a consent agenda including procurement contracts and several committee referrals. Key discussions include a proposed hotel room market study and potential funding for Miami Beach Senior High School projects.

• Proposed independent consultant study on the maximum number of hotel rooms and short-term rentals
• Request for $100,000 for a 'PRO START' hospitality training program at Miami Beach Senior High School
• Request for $25,000 for a new athletic scoreboard at Miami Beach Senior High School
• Contract awards for ammunition purchase and streetlight maintenance for all roads within city limits
• Resolution urging the Florida Legislature to reject Senate Bill 146 and House Bill 5 regarding abortion

The City Commission took first steps toward rolling back alcohol sales hours, passing several ordinances on first reading that would establish a 2 a.m. cutoff for on-premises consumption in the Art Deco Cultural District, along West Avenue/Alton Road, and citywide during the Spring Break high-impact period, with various exemptions for hotels and other areas to be finalized. The commission also rejected a proposal to require a voter referendum for naming rights on certain city-owned properties and did not adopt a resolution to proceed with Segment 2 of the West Avenue Improvement Project, instead directing staff to provide additional reports and an Inspector General investigation.

• Adopted first reading of ordinance for 2 a.m. alcohol sales in Art Deco Cultural District with exemptions to be determined (6-1)
• Adopted first reading of ordinance for 2 a.m. alcohol sales along West Avenue/Alton Road (5-2)
• Adopted first reading of ordinance for 2 a.m. alcohol sales citywide during Spring Break high-impact period, March 7-21 (5-2)
• Adopted first reading of ordinance to prohibit new 5 a.m. alcohol licenses (4-3)
• Rejected ordinance to reinstate voter referendum for naming rights on certain city properties (2-5)
• Did not adopt resolution to proceed with West Avenue Improvement Project Segment 2; directed staff reports and Inspector General investigation
• Adopted resolution urging Florida Legislature to reject 15-week abortion ban (6-1)
• Adopted resolution allocating $50,000 for antisemitism diversity initiative (4-3)

Historic Preservation Board Meeting

The Historic Preservation Board is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The board will also review new and continued applications for historic preservation at several specific addresses.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• New application: 1685 Collins Avenue (HPB17-0176)
• New application: 1901 Collins Avenue (HPB21-0481)
• New application: 1801 Collins Avenue (HPB21-0491)
• Continued item: 550 Washington Avenue (HPB20-0440)

The Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board approved two new applications on Collins Avenue, continued three items to the March 8, 2022 meeting, and withdrew one application. The board also discussed the Deauville Hotel update and approved the January 11, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved HPB17-0176 at 1685 Collins Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved HPB21-0491 at 1801 Collins Avenue: Certificate of Appropriateness (unanimous)
• Approved HPB21-0491 at 1801 Collins Avenue: Variances (unanimous)
• Continued HPB21-0486 at 411 Michigan Avenue, 419 Michigan Avenue & 944 5th Street to March 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Continued HPB20-0440 at 550 Washington Avenue to March 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Continued HPB21-0481 at 1901 Collins Avenue to March 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Withdrew HPB21-0467 at 7801 Atlantic Way
• Approved minutes of January 11, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Design Review Board Meeting

The Miami Beach Design Review Board met to review design applications and height waivers. The board approved designs for several properties, while denying height waivers for two specific addresses.

• Approved design with conditions for 5661 Pine Tree Drive (height waiver failed)
• Approved design with conditions for 1649 W 22nd Street (height waiver failed)
• Approved design and extended variances for 666 71st Street
• Approved applications for 1255 North Biscayne Point Road, 424 East DiLido Drive, 415 E Rivo Alto Drive, and 11 East Rivo Alto Drive
• Continued the application for The Holocaust Memorial Center at 1933 Meridian Avenue to 3/1/2022

The Design Review Board approved several design applications with conditions, including projects at 5661 Pine Tree Drive, 1649 W 22nd Street, 1255 North Biscayne Point Road, 666 71st Street, 424 East DiLido Drive, 415 E Rivo Alto Drive, and 11 East Rivo Alto Drive. Height waiver requests for 5661 Pine Tree Drive and 1649 W 22nd Street failed. Several items were continued to future meetings.

• Approved minutes of January 4, 2022 (unanimous)
• Continued DRB21-0706 (120 MacArthur Causeway) to 3/1/22
• Continued DRB21-0734 (Pine Tree Drive roundabout) to 3/1/22
• Continued DRB21-0718 (8 Farrey Lane) to 4/5/22
• Denied height waiver for 5661 Pine Tree Drive (4-4)
• Approved design with conditions for 5661 Pine Tree Drive (unanimous)
• Denied height waiver for 1649 W 22nd Street (4-4)
• Approved design with conditions for 1649 W 22nd Street (unanimous)

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission approved a design-build contract with The Haskell Company for the 72nd Street Community Complex with a guaranteed maximum price not to exceed $84,871,516, plus a $4,427,047 owner's contingency. The Commission also adopted an ordinance expanding the parklet program citywide, approved a resolution to expand municipal prosecution of certain misdemeanors, and re-opened Washington Avenue to its pre-COVID-19 configuration. Several items were deferred to the February 9, 2022 meeting, including the repeal of 2:00 a.m. alcohol sale exceptions and the Collins Park Artist Workforce Housing lease amendment.

• Approved $84.9M design-build contract for 72nd Street Community Complex (5-2)
• Adopted ordinance expanding parklet program citywide (6-1)
• Approved expansion of municipal prosecution for battery, indecent exposure, criminal mischief (7-0)
• Approved re-opening Washington Avenue to pre-COVID-19 two-lane configuration (6-1)
• Adopted ordinance banning gas-powered leaf blowers (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance restricting package store locations and delivery hours (7-0)
• Approved $358,366 total support package for 2022 South Beach Wine & Food Festival (7-0)
• Deferred repeal of 2:00 a.m. alcohol exceptions to February 9, 2022 meeting

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission is discussing policy options to change the citywide alcohol sales and consumption termination time from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. This follows a non-binding straw ballot where 56.52% of voters supported the change. The Administration recommends waiting for a court ruling on a related legal challenge before adopting a new ordinance.

• Discussion of four options for 5:00 a.m. exceptions based on venue type and location
• Proposed exception for oceanfront hotels with at least 200 rooms
• Proposed exception for fully enclosed restaurants in commercial districts
• Proposed exceptions for specific areas including Washington Avenue, Normandy Drive, and 71st Street
• Review of legal challenges from Clevelander Ocean, LP regarding alcohol rollback

The City Commission held a discussion-only meeting on the proposed 2:00 a.m. termination of alcohol sales, with no votes taken. Staff presented five options for implementing the rollback, ranging from limited exemptions for oceanfront hotels to performance-based standards. The Commission directed staff to prepare ordinances based on Options 3 and 4 for the February meeting, including maps and legal research.

• Directed staff to bring proposed ordinances based on Options 3 and 4 to February meeting
• Directed staff to prepare maps and GIS maps for February meeting
• Directed City Attorney to research state statutes on outdoor alcohol sales
• Directed City Attorney to research state law and city ordinances on open container laws
• Directed staff to research how many oceanfront hotels would be excluded under Option 1

Historic Preservation Board Meeting

The Historic Preservation Board will meet to discuss new and continued applications for property reviews. The board will also receive an update regarding the Deauville Hotel.

• New application: 2340 Collins Avenue
• New application: 333, 337, 343 and 345 Jefferson Avenue
• Continued item: 93 Palm Avenue
• Continued item: 550 Washington Avenue
• Continued item: 601 Washington Avenue

The Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board convened on January 11, 2022, but the minutes provided are only the agenda, not the actual meeting record. No decisions, approvals, or votes are documented in the supplied text.

Board of Adjustment Meeting

The Board of Adjustment will meet to conduct regular business and review appeals. The primary item is an appeal regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property on Meridian Avenue.

• Appeal of administrative issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness for 310 Meridian Avenue (ZBA21-0135)

Design Review Board Meeting

The Miami Beach Design Review Board held a meeting on January 4, 2022, and approved several major projects. These include a new single-family home at 1255 North Biscayne Point Road, a new two-story residence at 4150 Nautilus Drive, a five-unit townhouse development at 7300 Trouville Esplanade, and a 21-story mixed-use building at 7125-7145 Carlyle Avenue. The board also approved a large right-of-way improvement project for West Avenue and a stormwater treatment system at 1671 West Avenue. Several other applications for new residences and signage were also approved.

• Approved new single-family home at 1255 North Biscayne Point Road.
• Approved new two-story residence at 4150 Nautilus Drive, including a variance for a roof overhang.
• Approved five-unit townhouse development at 7300 Trouville Esplanade, including a variance and waiver.
• Approved modifications to the 21-story mixed-use building at 7125-7145 Carlyle Avenue.
• Approved West Avenue Phase II right-of-way improvements.
• Approved stormwater treatment system at 1671 West Avenue.
• Approved new four-story residence at 10 Century Lane.
• Approved new two-story residence at 424 West Rivo Alto Drive, including a height waiver.