Surfside public meetings in 2024
37 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Youth Council
The Surfside Youth Council meeting on December 18, 2024 will review the proposed schedule and agenda deadlines for 2025. Council members will also report on individual interview progress, the Biophilic Cities Initiative, a job/internship database, a lecture opportunity at the Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center, and short‑term project ideas. No formal decisions are indicated; items are presented for discussion.
- 2025 Meetings Schedule and Agenda Items Deadlines
- Council Members Individual Interviews and Flyer/Survey Progress
- Biophilic Cities Initiative
- Job/Internship Database
- Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center Lecture Opportunity
Sustainability and Resiliency Committee
The Sustainability and Resiliency Committee will approve the November 21, 2024 meeting minutes. It will then discuss a composting workshop program, the concept of biophilic cities, a draft job description for a Sustainability and Resiliency Officer, and the town’s sustainability initiative and policy priorities. Finally, it will set the 2025 meeting schedule and agenda‑item deadline dates.
- Composting Workshops/Program – discussion of the 'Compost for Life' initiative
- Biophilic Cities – discussion of the biophilic cities concept for town planning
- Sustainability and Resiliency Officer Job Description – review of draft description
- Sustainability Initiative and Policy Priorities – discussion of priority matrix
- 2025 Meetings Schedule and Agenda Item Deadlines – set dates for next year
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will approve the November 20, 2024 meeting minutes and review several permit applications, including sign permits for 9487 and 9517 Harding Avenue and new residential projects at 9106 Byron Avenue, 408 Surfside Boulevard, 9248 Emerson Avenue, and a multi‑family resubmittal at 8800 Collins Avenue. The board will also consider an ordinance to create Section 90‑49.6, establishing demolition provisions and related fines, appeals, and enforcement for detached single‑family homes, duplexes, and townhouses in the H30A, H30B, H30C, and H40 zoning districts. The next meeting is scheduled for January 30, 2025.
- Sign Permit – 9487 Harding Avenue (26 Sushi and Wok)
- Sign Permit – 9517 Harding Avenue (Josh’s Deli)
- New Single Family Home – 9106 Byron Avenue
- New Multi‑Family Residential Resubmittal – 8800 Collins Avenue
- Ordinance to create Section 90‑49.6 demolition provisions for H30A, H30B, H30C, H40 zones
Parks and Recreation Committee
The Parks and Recreation Committee will approve minutes from a September meeting and set the schedule and deadlines for 2025. The committee will also discuss updates for 96th Street Park, including kayak vending, and review community events and programs.
- Approval of September 2024 meeting minutes
- Discussion of 2025 meeting schedule and deadlines
- 96th Street Park update and kayak vending
- Review of community events (Halloween, Winter Wonderland)
- YMCA After School Program update
Town Commission
The Surfside Town Commission will vote on a series of resolutions, including a $1,600,000 purchase of the property at 9333 Harding Avenue. Other items include a FY 2025 budget amendment, a sustainability and resiliency ordinance that creates a green‑building fee, several mutual‑aid agreements with neighboring municipalities, and a services agreement with RecTrac LLC (Vermont Systems) for the community center. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda approvals, public‑comment periods, and reports from the town manager and attorney.
- Resolution to purchase 9333 Harding Avenue for up to $1,600,000
- FY 2025 Budget Amendment Resolution No. 1
- Sustainability and Resiliency Ordinance establishing a 5% construction‑cost fee for projects lacking green‑building certification
- Mutual Aid Agreements with the Town of Golden Beach, City of Miami Beach, and City of Sunny Isles Beach
- Resolution approving Services Agreement with RecTrac, LLC d/b/a Vermont Systems for community‑center software and hardware renewal
Resort Tax Board
The Resort Tax Board will discuss vendor selection for the 2025 Third Thursdays events and a partnership proposal from Plastic Fisherman. The board will also review the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and 2025 HistoryMiami tours.
- Third Thursdays 2025 Vendor Selection: Beachside Events, Kitty is Here, Creative Cloud Experiences, and The Wavey Group
- Plastic Fisherman updated partnership proposal
- Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony discussion
- HistoryMiami 2025 Tours discussion
- Approval of November 14, 2024 Special Resort Tax Board Meeting Minutes
Special Town Commission Meeting
The Town Commission is meeting to consider a resolution regarding the Town Manager's employment. The body will discuss the termination of Peter Jankowski and the appointment of an Acting Town Manager.
- Resolution to terminate Peter Jankowski as Town Manager
- Appointment of an Acting Town Manager
Sustainability and Resiliency Committee
The Sustainability and Resiliency Committee will review past sustainability initiatives since 2020, outline future policy priorities, consider staffing resources for sustainability work, and receive a verbal report on the Seaside Adaptations events. No formal decisions are listed; the items are for discussion.
- Review of Surfside’s sustainability initiatives since 2020
- Presentation of sustainability initiative and policy priorities
- Discussion of sustainability staffing resources
- Verbal report on the Seaside Adaptations events
Pension Board
The Surfside Pension Board will review and approve the August 1, 2024 meeting minutes. It will discuss new business items including proposed 2025 meeting dates, the election of a vice‑chairman, updates on trustee terms, preparation of the annual report, and an auditor engagement letter. Reports from the board actuary, investment consultants, and attorney will be presented, and staff will report on payroll data, the fiduciary liability policy renewal, and other administrative matters.
- Approval of August 1, 2024 minutes
- Proposed 2025 meeting dates
- Election of vice‑chairman
- Auditor engagement letter
- Renewal of fiduciary liability policy
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will review several property applications including a new multi-family residential project and a single-family home addition. The board will also discuss the 2025 meeting schedule.
- 9040 Collins Avenue: New Multi-Family Residential application
- 9033 Froude Avenue: Single-Family Home Addition application
- 9599 Harding Avenue: Facade Change and Sign application
- 9200 Collins Avenue: Sign Reface application
- Discussion of 2025 Planning and Zoning Board Meetings Schedule
Special Resort Tax Board Meeting
The Resort Tax Board will review the November resort tax and vacancies report. The board will also discuss a recap of Summer Sundays Extension Events and plans for holiday displays, including a Santa Claus display, nativity scene, and Christmas tree lighting.
- November Resort Tax and Vacancies Report
- Summer Sundays Extension Events recap
- Santa Claus Display options
- Nativity Scene options
- Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Town Commission
The Town Commission will discuss new sustainability and resiliency requirements for projects, including a potential 5% construction cost fee. The body is also reviewing ordinances for short-term rentals and property demolition, as well as awarding a construction management contract.
- Proposed sustainability fee of 5% of total construction cost for projects not meeting green building certification
- Ordinance amending short-term rental regulations
- Ordinance creating demolition provisions for homes and townhouses in H30A, H30B, H30C, and H40 districts
- Contract award to Whiting-Turner Contracting Company for Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) services
- Professional services agreement with Chrome Engineering, Inc. for structural plan review
Youth Council
The Youth Council will meet to select a Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also discuss the objectives and goals of the council with Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Adrian Hernandez.
- Selection of Chair
- Selection of Vice Chair
- Discussion of Youth Council objectives and goals with Adrian Hernandez
Planning and Zoning Board
The Surfside Planning and Zoning Board will review applications for new single‑family homes at 9016 Byron Avenue, 9157 Dickens Avenue, and 9056 Emerson Avenue, as well as a new multi‑family residential project at 8809 Harding Avenue. The board will also approve the minutes from the September 25, 2024 meeting and set the next meeting date for November 20, 2024.
- 9016 Byron Avenue – new single‑family home application
- 9157 Dickens Avenue – new single‑family home application
- 8809 Harding Avenue – new multi‑family residential application
- 9056 Emerson Avenue – new single‑family home application
- Approval of September 25, 2024 Planning and Zoning Board meeting minutes
Youth Council - Cancelled
The scheduled meeting for the Youth Council on October 23, 2024, was cancelled. The provided agenda was procedural and included the selection of leadership and a discussion on council goals.
- Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
- Discussion of Youth Council objectives and goals with Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Adrian Hernandez
Sustainability and Resiliency Committee
The committee will meet to select its Chair and Vice Chair. Members will discuss sustainability and resiliency priorities and expectations.
- Selection of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
- Discussion of Sustainability and Resiliency Priorities and Expectations
Resort Tax Board
The Surfside Resort Tax Board will review a report on October resort tax and vacancies, then discuss several tourism and community items: a recap of the International Coastal Cleanup Day and ideas for new events, a proposal to supplement the approved holiday lighting package with additional Christmas decor, a plan for a Community Center Santa Claus display, potential museum partnerships, and an update on additional turtle sculptures.
- International Coastal Cleanup Day recap and new event partnership ideas
- Christmas lighting and decor supplement to the approved holiday lighting package
- Community Center Santa Claus display proposal
- Museum partnership proposals
- Update on additional turtle sculptures
Town Commission
The commission will consider several ordinance amendments, including changes to stormwater management, lot coverage limits, yard regulations, and short‑term rentals. They will also vote on a contract renewal with Beach Time Max, LLC for beach‑furniture service at the community center and a resolution updating the town travel policy. A resolution approving website hosting and support services with Smooth Fusion, Inc. is also on the agenda. All items are scheduled for the regular meeting on October 8, 2024.
- Extension of agreement with Beach Time Max, LLC for beach‑furniture service at the community center
- Resolution amending the town travel, transportation and meal policy for officials and employees
- Resolution approving website hosting and support services with Smooth Fusion, Inc.
- Ordinance amending Section 90‑2 to reduce maximum lot coverage in H30A and H30B zoning districts
- Ordinance amending stormwater management requirements (Division 2, Chapter 34) and related fence, wall, hedge standards
Special Town Commission Meeting - Quasi-Judicial Hearing
The Special Town Commission will hold a quasi‑judicial hearing. The main agenda item is a resolution to approve or deny the site‑plan application for a new multi‑family residential project at 9300 Collins Avenue, proposing up to 75 dwelling units and 137 parking spaces. The meeting also includes opening remarks, public speaker procedures, and adjournment.
- Resolution on site‑plan application for 9300 Collins Avenue (75 units, 137 parking spaces)
- Review of architectural, civil, landscape, and survey plans dated 9‑13‑24 for 9300 Collins
- Discussion of zoning table and draft covenant for 9300 Collins
- Consideration of Memorandum of Understanding with 9300 Collins Owner, LLC (Resolution No. 2024‑3310)
- Opening, public speaker card requirement, cross‑examination rules, and adjournment
Joint Town Commission and Planning and Zoning Board Workshop
The Town Commission and Planning and Zoning Board will hold a joint workshop. The meeting consists of a discussion regarding zoning matters for the H30A and H30B districts led by Town Attorney Mark Blumstein.
- Discussion on zoning matters for H30A and H30B districts
Special Town Commission Meeting
The Surfside Town Commission will meet to consider a motion for reconsideration of a previous vote on Ordinance No. 2024-1785. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 7, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the Commission Chambers.
- Motion for Reconsideration of Ordinance No. 2024-1785
- Ordinance No. 2024-1785 amending multiple previous ordinances
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will review applications for several new single-family homes and signage. The board is also considering an ordinance to decrease maximum lot coverage in H30A and H30B zoning districts.
- Proposed ordinance to decrease maximum lot coverage in H30A and H30B zoning districts
- New multi-family residential application for 9300 Collins Avenue
- New single-family home applications for 9250 Bay Drive, 9016 Byron Avenue, 9032 Froude Avenue, 408 91st Street, 9116 Abbott Avenue, 9157 Dickens Avenue, and 9056 Emerson Avenue
- Facade change requests for 9477 Harding Avenue and 9332 Carlyle Avenue
- New sign applications for 9427 Harding Avenue and 9545 Harding Avenue
Special Town Commission Meeting - Budget Hearing
The Town Commission will discuss and vote on the final budget and millage rate for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2024. This meeting determines the town's spending plan and property tax rates for the upcoming year.
- Adoption of final millage rate of 4.1000 mills for FY 2025
- Adoption of the FY 2025 Final Budget Resolution
Special Town Commission Meeting
The Surfside Town Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct second readings on two ordinances regarding stormwater management and zoning regulations, and to approve agreements for school bus services and parking software.
- Second reading of ordinance amending stormwater management and fence standards
- Second reading of ordinance amending zoning yard and setback regulations
- First reading of ordinance to revise 'lot coverage' definition
- Resolution approving school bus transportation agreement with Charterup, LLC
- Resolution approving parking software agreement with CivicSmart Technologies
Community Relations Board
The Community Relations Board is meeting to discuss the selection of new board members and the board's mission statement. The agenda also includes updates on community events and safety education.
- Selection of additional board members
- Discussion of Community Relations Board Mission Statement
- Gun Violence and Safety Education discussion
- Pizza & Palm Fronds Event update
- Presentation on community involvement events
Parks and Recreation Committee
The committee will review updates on the 96th Street Park project and discuss kayak-related matters at that location. The meeting also includes recaps of summer activities and planning for fall programming and a bicycle safety event.
- 96th Street Park Project Update
- 96th Street Park/Kayak Discussion
- Summer Program Recap
- Fall Programming/Events
- Bicycle Safety/Rodeo Event
Town Commission
The Surfside Town Commission meeting will consider a consent agenda that includes routine minutes, youth sports program agreements, a special‑events contract up to $80,000, a sister‑city designation, a sewer pump purchase, and a budget amendment. Commissioners will then vote on several ordinances updating storm‑water, yard and short‑term‑rental regulations. The meeting concludes with resolutions on solid‑waste assessment rates, interlocal advertising agreements, engineering and design services for the 96 Street Park, employee health‑benefits contracts, a new personnel policies manual, and a payroll software agreement.
- Approval of Budget Amendment No. 6 for the FY 2024 town budget
- Contract with Premier Bounce N Slide Party Rentals, LLC for special events, not to exceed $80,000 for FY 2024/2025
- Resolution approving youth tennis program agreement with GM Sports Tennis, LLC
- Ordinance amending storm‑water management requirements for new single‑family homes
- Resolution establishing a sister‑city relationship with Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Special Town Commission Meeting - Budget Hearing
The Surfside Town Commission will discuss the FY 2025 millage rate and adopt a tentative rate of 4.1000 mills, which is 16.21% higher than the rolled‑back rate of 3.5282 mills. It will also adopt a tentative budget for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1 2024 and ending Sep. 30 2025 and confirm the date of a second public hearing on the budget. Public comment periods are scheduled before adjournment.
- Discussion of FY 2025 millage rate
- Adoption of tentative FY 2025 millage rate of 4.1000 mills (16.21% above 3.5282 mills)
- Adoption of tentative FY 2025 budget covering Oct 1 2024 – Sep 30 2025
- Confirmation of date for second budget public hearing
- Public comment periods
Resort Tax Board
The Surfside Resort Tax Board will consider reports and updates on several tourism and community initiatives, including a recap of the Summer Sundays series and proposals for the Surf Food Fest. It will also discuss the new season of the Surfside Farmers Market, updates on the Miami ARTE Tango Festival and the Miami International Film Festival screening, as well as town branding, additional turtle sculptures, and the museum program. Routine agenda items include approval of minutes, public comments, and scheduling the next meeting.
- Summer Sundays Series Recap
- Surf Food Fest Events Proposal
- Surfside Farmers Market New Season
- US Tango Foundation: Miami ARTE Tango Festival update
- Miami International Film Festival Screening Update
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will consider two ordinances regarding stormwater retention and yard/building regulations. The board is also reviewing several applications for new single-family homes and one facade change.
- Ordinance for on-site stormwater retention and retention wall standards for new single-family homes
- Ordinance amending yard projections, accessory buildings, and rooftop equipment in H30A and H30B districts
- Facade change request for 9332 Carlyle Avenue
- New single-family home applications for 9016 Byron Ave, 9116 Abbott Ave, and 408 91st St
- New single-family home applications for 9056 Emerson Ave, 9250 Bay Drive, 9032 Froude Ave, and 9157 Dickens Ave
Planning and Zoning Board Workshop
The Planning and Zoning Board will discuss proposed changes to town design guidelines. These discussions cover new definitions, purpose and intent, town patterns, and site design.
- Proposed new definitions for Design Guidelines
- Revisions to Purpose and Intent
- Revisions to Town Patterns
- Revisions to Site Design
Parks and Recreation Committee - Cancelled
The meeting scheduled for August 19, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda listed discussions regarding the 96th Street Park project and various community programs.
- 96th Street Park Project Update
- Summer Program Recap
- Movies in the Park
- Fall Programming/Events
- 96th Street Park/Kayak Discussion
Community Relations Board
The Community Relations Board will select a chair and vice chair, introduce board fundamentals, and consider appointing additional board members. The board will also discuss a Palm‑Frond Pizza Party event and set the date for the next meeting on September 19, 2024.
- Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
- Appointment of Additional Board Members
- Palm‑Frond Pizza Party Event
- Introduction of Fundamentals of the Community Relations Board
- Next Meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 19, 2024
Town Commission
The Town Commission will discuss several ordinances regarding zoning, permit fees, and parking regulations. The body is also deciding on professional engagements for an undergrounding project and a memorandum of understanding for a property at 9300 Collins Avenue.
- Approval of FDOT grant for on-demand services via Freebee
- Ordinances to adjust permit fees and regulate underground parking
- Engagement of bond counsel and financial advisors for the undergrounding project
- Resolution to keep the south crosswalk removed at 96th Street and Harding Avenue
- MOU with 9300 Collins Owner, LLC regarding a modified project proposal
Resort Tax Board
The Resort Tax Board is meeting to review tourism-related initiatives and event recaps. The board will discuss art branding, holiday lights, and museum access programs.
- Discussion of Surfside Art Branding
- Review of Do the Dunes and Summer Sundays event recaps
- Discussion of Museum Access Program
- Update on Turtle Sculptures
- Review of Signature Coastal Events
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will approve minutes from the June 26 and June 27 meetings. It will review monument sign applications for 9149 Collins Avenue and for 9001, 9101, and 9111 Collins Avenue. The board will also consider two ordinances amending Town Code Section 90-79 to regulate underground parking and Section 90-70 to modify the sign code.
- Approval of June 26, 2024 Special Planning and Zoning Board Meeting minutes
- Approval of June 27, 2024 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting minutes
- Review of monument sign application for 9149 Collins Avenue
- Review of directional monument sign applications for 9001, 9101 & 9111 Collins Avenue
- Ordinance amendments to Town Code Section 90-79 (underground parking) and Section 90-70 (sign code)
Special Town Commission Meeting
The Town Commission will consider ordinances to adjust permit fees and monument sign rules. The body is also deciding on the employment agreement for Town Manager Peter Jankowski and a professional services agreement for an interim finance director. Additionally, the commission will discuss a special election for Town Charter amendments.
- Employment agreement for Town Manager Peter Jankowski
- Ordinance to adjust permit fees in Section 14-29 of Town Code
- Ordinance to amend monument sign rules in Section 90-73 of Town Code
- Professional services agreement with Munilytics, Inc. for interim finance director services
- Resolution amending the November 5, 2024 special election for Town Charter amendments