The Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Commission Meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. with the Sutnick Hour where residents may speak on any topic. The meeting will be held at: Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, 2nd Floor, Meeting Rooms 222-225;
or Zoom at https://miamibeachfl-gov.zoom.us/j/81392857671; or Dial: 1.305.224.1968 or 888.475.4499 (Toll Free) Webinar ID:1392857671# March 13, 2024 – 8:30 AM
It will also be streamed live on MBTV Channel 660 on Atlantic Broadband or 99 on AT&T U-Verse, on the City’s website, and on Facebook Live at facebook.com/cityofmiamibeach.
IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK ON AN ITEM DURING THE MEETING:
Via Zoom, please click the “raise hand” button on the screen to raise your hand as soon as the item is called. This will pull you to the top of the list and make it easier for the team to find you in the list of attendees. Or via phone, press *9 to raise a hand to be placed in queue to speak.
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6/7 VOTE REQUIREMENT FOR FUTURE INCREASES IN FAR
R5J Sponsored by Meiner & Fernandez — First Reading
Executive Summary:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RESILIENCY CODE TO REQUIRE AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF SIX-SEVENTHS OF ALL MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION PRIOR TO ANY FUTURE INCREASE IN THE FLOOR AREA OR FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) OF ANY PROPERTY IN THE CITY
MBU RESOLUTION:
Miami Beach United SUPPORTS requiring a 6/7 vote of the City Commission for any increase in the Floor Area Ratio of any property in the City. Because FAR increases have the potential to alter the character of the City, we believe this higher threshold for approval is warranted.
Read the Commission document by clicking HERE
PROCESS FOR FUTURE INCREASES IN FAR
R5K Sponsored by Fernandez — First Reading
Executive Summary:
AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REVIEW OF FUTURE INCREASES IN FLOOR AREA AND/OR FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR)
MBU RESOLUTION:
Miami Beach United SUPPORTS this ordinance and believes that it is imperative in light of SB718 to establish policies, procedures and requirements that will result in appropriate and equitable levels of review for FAR increases; however, we agree with the recommendation of the Charter Review Committee that the process as it is currently proposed can be streamlined to make it more workable.
Read the Commission document by clicking HERE
ADDRESSES THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF BUII:DING HEIGHTS THAT MAY BE PERMITTED UNDER THE LIVE LOCAL ACT
R5N Sponsored by Dominguez, Fernandez, and Meiner — First Reading
Executive Summary:
AMENDS LIVE LOCAL ACT RELATED SOUTH BEACH DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO LIMIT BUILDING HEIGHT TO 150 FT AND MODIFY SETBACK REQUIREMENTS SOUTH OF 23RD STREET
MBU RESOLUTION:
Miami Beach United SUPPORTS this proposal which attempts to control over development caused by Live Local Act by limiting height and F.A.R. However, clarification needed as to why the Gateway Overlay height is proposed for 150 ft height which is not in parity with Alton Road zoning of 50 ft/65ft/75ft.
Read the Commission document by clicking HERE
MAKE THE AD HOC NEIGHBORHOOD RESILIENCY PROJECTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE A REGULAR COMMITTEE
R5S Sponsored by Dominguez — First Reading
Executive Summary:
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO MAKE THE AD HOC NEIGHBORHOOD RESILIENCY PROJECTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE A REGULAR COMMITTEE TO ADVISE THE ADMINISTRATION AND CITY COMMISSION ON POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS TO RESIDENT OUTREACH IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY’S RESILIENCY PROJECTS
MBU RESOLUTION:
Miami Beach United SUPPORTS this ordinance, which makes this Committee a permanent standing advisory board of the City, allowing the Committee to continue to do the important work of helping the city to better inform and engage residents regarding resiliency infrastructure projects, to build and strengthen stakeholder and community support and feedback, and to highlight areas of concern in delivering critical resiliency projects. MBU is committed to initiatives such as this which afford our residents improved communication on projects which critically impact their lives and property while providing valuable input to enhance future projects.
Read the Commission document by clicking HERE
EXPLORE EASY DIAL- IN NUMBER FOR INFORMATION AND SERVICES
R7F Sponsored by Meiner
Executive Summary:
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO EXPLORE A CENTRAL, EASY TO REMEMBER DIAL-IN OPTION FOR RESIDENTS TO USE AND NOTIFY THE CITY, SUCH AS 3-1-1, TO ADDRESS PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE ISSUES, NON-EMERGENCY COMPLAINTS, AND SIMILAR MATTERS.
MBU RESOLUTION:
Miami Beach United SUPPORTS this initiative to explore a dial-in option which would make it easier for residents to report issues quickly. Providing an alternative means of input to those who might have trouble using the City’s existing app helps ensure that we are capturing and addressing important issues or problems in real time.
Read the Commission document by clicking HERE
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