Miami Beach public meetings in 2025

Commission Meeting

The City Commission will consider several procurement requests for citywide services and infrastructure. The body is also reviewing various committee referrals regarding land use, public safety, and financial assistance programs.

• Negotiations for a Construction Manager at Risk for the Bass Museum of Art expansion project
• Concession agreement with Water Taxi of Miami Beach, LLC
• Agreement with Limousines of South Florida, Inc. for municipal circulator services
• RFQ for professional design services for Miami Beach Convention Center roof remediation
• Referral to discuss a condominium special assessment assistance program for vulnerable residents

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will review new applications for street modifications and electronic murals. The board will also consider a modification to a previous order for the James Royal Palm Hotel.

• HPB25-0678: Slow Streets 2.0 on Jefferson Avenue and 13th Street
• HPB25-0675: Electronic Murals at 1651 Washington Avenue
• HPB25-0673: Application for 407 Lincoln Road
• HPB25-0677: Modification to board order for 1545 Collins Avenue (The James Royal Palm Hotel)
• HPB25-0656: Request for continuance/withdrawal for 1600 Washington Avenue, 425 16th Street, and 1601 Drexel Avenue

Commission Meeting - Election Related/Inauguration Ceremony

The Miami Beach City Commission will adopt a resolution certifying the results of the December 9, 2025 run‑off election. The commission will also administer the oath of office to the mayor and commissioners. Additionally, the commission will elect Commissioner Monica Matteo‑Salinas as Vice‑Mayor for a term beginning December 15, 2025 and ending March 31, 2026. The meeting includes standard procedural notices and a consent agenda of routine items.

• Adopt certification of the December 9, 2025 run‑off election results (Resolution R7 A).
• Administer oath of office to the mayor and commissioners (Resolution R7 B).
• Elect Commissioner Monica Matteo‑Salinas as Vice‑Mayor for Dec 15, 2025 – Mar 31, 2026 (Resolution R7 C).

CANCELED - Board of Adjustment

The Miami Beach Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for December 12, 2025, has been canceled. The agenda included a request for continuance for ZBA25-0189 at 1631 West 28th Street.

• Canceled meeting
• ZBA25-0189 at 1631 West 28th Street
• Approval of minutes
• After Action Report – November 7, 2025
• Attendance

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will consider and vote on a consent agenda of right-of-way requests for several properties, including locations on Collins Avenue, Normandy Drive, and 71st Street. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, city attorney updates, and discussion of new design applications. Items may be continued or withdrawn as noted in the agenda.

• DRB25-1127 – 6526 Collins Avenue Right of Way
• DRB25-1128 – 962 71st Street Right of Way
• DRB25-1130 – 1300 Normandy Drive Right of Way
• DRB25-1131 – 7140 Collins Avenue Right of Way
• DRB25-1132 – 6970 Collins Avenue Right of Way

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing several requests for residential use incentives on Lincoln Road East and West. The board will also consider a modification for the Royal Palm Hotel and new applications for parking and residential plan amendments.

• PB24-0731, PB25-0737, PB25-0739, PB25-0738: Residential Use Incentives for Lincoln Road East and West
• PB25-0779: Modification of CUP for Royal Palm Hotel at 1545 Collins Avenue
• PB25-0802: Mechanical Parking at 7710 Collins Avenue
• PB25-0765: CD-3 Urban Core Residential Plan and LDR Amendments at 1600 Washington Ave
• PB25-0766: Urban Core Residential Incentives Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendment at 1600 Washington Ave

Special Commission Meeting

The Miami Beach Special Commission will vote on four resolutions adopting amendments to the General Fund, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, and Special Revenue Funds budgets for fiscal year 2025, as well as operating‑budget amendments for fiscal year 2025 and 2026 in the North Beach community redevelopment area. Additional resolutions adopt operating‑budget amendments for the City Center redevelopment area for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. A public citizens’ forum led by Dr. Stanley Sutnick will also be heard.

• R7 A – Resolution adopting the ninth amendment to FY 2025 general, enterprise, internal service, and special revenue fund budgets (citywide)
• R7 B – Resolution adopting the fourth amendment to the FY 2025 operating budget for the North Beach Community Redevelopment Area
• R7 C – Resolution adopting the first amendment to FY 2026 general, enterprise, internal service, and special revenue fund budgets (citywide)
• R7 D – Resolution adopting the first amendment to the FY 2026 operating budget for the North Beach Community Redevelopment Area
• R9 A – Dr. Stanley Sutnick Citizens’ Forum (public hearing)

The commission adopted Resolution 2025‑33952, the Ninth Amendment to the FY2025 General Fund, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds and Special Revenue Funds, with a 5‑0 vote. The amendment directs the $28 million FY2025 surplus to be rolled into the General Fund Reserve rather than the Capital Reserve, with specific allocations of $9.9 million, $3.45 million, $1.18 million and $13.4 million as explained by the Budget Director. The commission also adopted Resolutions 2025‑33953, 2025‑33954 and 2025‑33955, amending the FY2025 North Beach CRA budget and FY2026 citywide and North Beach budgets, each passing 5‑0. No public comments were heard and the Mayor’s virtual intent to vote was recorded but not counted.

• Adopted Resolution 2025‑33952 (FY2025 budget amendment) – approved 5‑0
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑33953 (FY2025 North Beach CRA budget amendment) – approved 5‑0
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑33954 (FY2026 citywide budget amendment) – approved 5‑0
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑33955 (FY2026 North Beach CRA budget amendment) – approved 5‑0

Design Review Board

The Miami Beach Design Review Board will approve minutes, receive city attorney updates, and discuss several pending design applications. Items include continuances for projects on Venetian Way, Abbott Avenue, Palm Avenue, Alton Road, and Collins Avenue, plus a new application for 120 MacArthur Causeway. The board may also modify previously approved orders.

• DRB25-1121 – new design application for 120 MacArthur Causeway
• DRB25-1100 – request for continuance on 28 Venetian Way right‑of‑way
• DRB25-1088 – request for continuance on 6945 Abbott Avenue
• DRB25-1087 (a.k.a. DRB24-1026) – continued item for 94 Palm Avenue
• DRB25-1101 – continued item for 1140 Alton Road

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will consider several applications filed with the Planning Department, including two single‑family homes on Michigan Avenue, a Miami Beach Apartments project, the Cadet Hotel on James Avenue, and the Fontainebleau Hotel on Collins Avenue. The board will also address extensions of time for a Meridian Avenue property and any continuances or withdrawals. Minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• HPB25-0674 / HPB24-0638 – 1210 Michigan Avenue, single‑family home
• HPB25-0670 – 1835 Michigan Avenue, single‑family home
• HPB24-0640 – 1440 Michigan Avenue, Miami Beach Apartments
• HPB25-0672 – 1701 James Avenue, Cadet Hotel
• HPB25-0669 – 4441 Collins Avenue, Fontainebleau Hotel

Commission Meeting - Election Related

The Miami Beach City Commission will adopt a resolution certifying the results of the November 4, 2025 general election. It will also adopt a resolution amending Resolution No. 2025-33810 to elect Commissioner Joseph Magazine as Vice‑Mayor for a term from August 1, 2025 through December 15, 2025. The agenda includes routine notices on meeting participation, advertisements, and residents’ right‑to‑know items.

• Adopt certificate of results of the November 4, 2025 general election (citywide)
• Amend resolution to elect Commissioner Joseph Magazine as Vice‑Mayor, term Aug 1–Dec 15, 2025
• Notice on how a person may participate during the hybrid City Commission meeting
• Advertisement notice
• Residents’ Right to Know items notice

The Commission adopted Resolution 2025‑33950, formally certifying the November 4, 2025 general election results for mayor and city commissioners. The Commission also adopted Resolution 2025‑33951, amending a prior resolution to elect Commissioner Joseph Magazine as Vice‑Mayor and extend his term through December 15, 2025. Both resolutions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote; Vice‑Mayor Magazine and Commissioners Rosen Gonzalez and Suarez were absent.

• Adopted Resolution 2025‑33950 certifying election results (vote 4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑33951 electing Joseph Magazine as Vice‑Mayor and extending term (vote 4‑0)

Board of Adjustment

The Miami Beach Board of Adjustment will discuss two previously continued zoning variance applications (ZBA25-0176 at 50 East Di Lido Drive and ZBA25-0191 at 1691 Michigan Avenue) and one new application (ZBA25-0172 at 6801 Indian Creek Drive). The agenda also includes city attorney updates, a jurisdictional memorandum, swearing‑in of the public, approval of minutes, an after‑action report, and a reminder of the next meeting on December 12, 2025.

• ZBA25-0176 – variance request for 50 East Di Lido Drive
• ZBA25-0191 – variance request for 1691 Michigan Avenue
• ZBA25-0172 – new variance request for 6801 Indian Creek Drive

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss several land use and comprehensive plan amendments. The meeting includes reviews of specific property developments and proposed changes to commercial district regulations.

• PB25-0784: New application for 120 MacArthur Causeway
• PB25-0805: Temporary Conditional Use Regulations in Commercial Districts
• PB25-0794: Faena District Overlay – Comprehensive Plan Amendment
• PB25-0795: Faena District Overlay – FAR Preservation Incentive
• PB24-0715: Progress report for single family home lot split at 1800, 1810, & 1818 Michigan Ave and 1039 18th Street

CANCELED - Commission Meeting

The Commission meeting scheduled for October 29, 2025, was canceled. The provided agenda contains procedural boilerplate and a list of items that were slated for discussion prior to the cancellation.

• Proposed negotiations for public information outreach services with HML Public Outreach LLC, Infinite Source Communications Group, LLC, and Media Relations Group, LLC
• Proposed concession agreement with Water Taxi of Fort Lauderdale, LLC
• Proposed contract for maintenance and repair of city pool equipment
• Proposed referral to discuss a financial incentive program for landlords converting short-term rentals to long-term leases
• Proposed referral to discuss developing West Lots along Collins Avenue between 79th and 87th Street into a planned city park

The October 29, 2025 City Commission meeting was cancelled following the tragic death of Police Officer David Cajuso. All agenda items were deferred to the December 17, 2025 meeting, except Item C7 A, which was moved to the November 10, 2025 meeting, and Item R7 A, which was moved to the November 20, 2025 meeting. Four items (R7 G, R7 K, R7 L, R7 P) were withdrawn and will not be considered unless reintroduced.

• Meeting cancelled; no actions taken
• All agenda items deferred to Dec 17, 2025 City Commission meeting
• Item C7 A (Amending Resolution No. 2025-33810) moved to Nov 10, 2025 meeting
• Item R7 A (First Amendment to the Capital Budget FY 2026) moved to Nov 20, 2025 meeting
• Withdrawn: R7 G – revisions to Sobe Toscana lease, outdoor cafe at 22 Washington
• Withdrawn: R7 K – $25K one‑time grant, Clean Miami Beach
• Withdrawn: R7 L – $25K one‑time grant, League Against Cancer, Inc.
• Withdrawn: R7 P – restaurant grading system

Design Review Board

The Miami Beach Design Review Board will review several pending items, including continuances, modifications to prior approvals, and new design applications. New applications include a project at 6945 Abbott Avenue and another at 900 South Shore Drive – Lot 9. The board will also discuss permeability requirements and approve meeting minutes.

• Continuance request for DRB24-1061, 1414 Alton Road
• Modification of previously approved order for 6940 Abbott Avenue (DRB24-1070)
• New application DRB25-1088 at 6945 Abbott Avenue
• New application DRB25-1114 at 900 South Shore Drive – Lot 9
• Discussion on permeability requirements

Presentations and Awards Meeting

The Miami Beach City Commission meeting on October 22, 2025 will feature a series of proclamations and certificates of recognition for individuals, organizations, and community events. Items include honors for the South Beach Jazz Festival, a Holocaust survivor, and local volunteers. The agenda also contains standard procedural notices and a check presentation from the Community Emergency Response Team. No legislative actions or policy decisions are listed.

• PA 1 – Proclamation presented to South Beach Jazz Festival
• PA 4 – Proclamation honoring Holocaust survivor David Schaecter
• PA 10 – Certificate of Recognition presented to Aerial Recovery
• PA 12 – Certificate of Recognition for Clean Miami Beach volunteers
• PA 18 – Check presentation from Community Emergency Response Team highlighting city savings

The hybrid commission meeting featured Mayor Steven Meiner and Commissioner Alex Fernandez presenting a Certificate of Recognition to the South Beach Jazz Festival and proclamations honoring Café Avanti, the city’s Park Ranger Program, and Holocaust survivor David Schaecter. These were ceremonial recognitions only; the minutes record no votes, approvals, denials, or policy actions. The meeting otherwise proceeded according to standard procedural format.

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board is meeting to review new and continued applications for property modifications. The board will consider requests for several addresses, including sites on Ocean Drive and Meridian Avenue.

• New application for 225 Ocean Drive (HPB25-0666)
• New application for 1200 Meridian Avenue (HPB25-0668)
• New application for 323 23rd Street (HPB25-0658)
• New application for 230 1st Street (HPB25-0661)
• New application for 336 Meridian Avenue (HPB25-0663)

Board of Adjustment

The Miami Beach Board of Adjustment will hold a hybrid meeting to review and potentially continue several zoning applications. The agenda includes requests for continuances and withdrawals for specific properties, as well as new applications for review.

• Approval of September 12, 2025 minutes
• Requests for continuances/withdrawals for ZBA22-0143, ZBA24-0161, ZBA25-0189, and ZBA25-0191
• New applications for ZBA25-0175 and ZBA25-0190
• Jurisdiction analysis by City Attorney's Office
• Future meeting date reminder: November 07, 2025

Land Use and Sustainability Committee

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee will consider potential incentives for living seawalls and green roofs, discuss affordable housing programs, and review updates on various city projects.

• Consider incentives for living seawalls and green roofs
• Discuss 'Live Better' program for attainable housing
• Review updates on North Beach water quality and historic hotel redevelopment
• Discuss potential amendments to construction permit penalties
• Review status of the 41st Street Corridor Project

Planning Board

The Miami Beach Planning Board will review progress reports on several existing development applications and a new application. It will also discuss three proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and City Code, including side‑yard open‑space requirements, bicycle ride‑share station incentives, and temporary conditional‑use regulations in commercial districts. The meeting is a hybrid session held in the Commission Chambers and via Zoom.

• Progress report on PB21-0441, 2038 Collins Avenue
• Progress report on PB25-0773, 1784 West Ave
• New application PB24-0660, 1620 Drexel Avenue
• Proposed amendment PB25-0798, Side Yard Open Space Requirements in Single-Family Districts
• Proposed amendment PB25-0799, Bicycle Ride Share Station Incentives

Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee will discuss expanding the North Beach tree canopy, funding security features in Venetian Islands and Bayshore, and earmarking Convention Center hotel rent for affordable housing.

• Expand North Beach tree canopy on Abbott Ave or Dickens Ave
• Potential special taxing district for guard gates in Venetian Islands
• Earmark Convention Center hotel rent for affordable housing
• Discuss small aeroponic gardens at Convention Center
• Review impact fees and parking rates for workforce

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee approved a recommendation to include a green roof project in the FY 2027 budget. It also approved a contract with Limousines of South Florida for circulator services. Several items were deferred to the next available FERC meeting, and two motions to hear items at the full Commission passed unanimously.

• Approved green roof project recommendation for FY 2027 budget (motion passed 2-0) – OB5/NB1
• Approved contract with Limousines of South Florida for circulator services (motion passed 2-0) – OB19
• Motion to have MDPL management agreement heard at Commission passed unanimously – OB15
• Motion to discuss MDPL conflict‑of‑interest at Commission passed unanimously – OB16
• Deferred discussion of tree canopy expansion in North Beach to next FERC meeting – OB1
• Deferred discussion of special taxing district for security features in Venetian Islands – OB6
• Deferred discussion of underground cistern plan for West Lots – OB8
• Deferred discussion of seagrass management plan funding – NB4

Commission Meeting - Budget Related

The City Commission will hold second reading public hearings to adopt the final operating budgets and millage rates for fiscal year 2026. The meeting includes budget approvals for the general city funds, the Normandy Shores District, and various redevelopment agencies.

• Adoption of final ad valorem millage of 5.8702 mills for FY 2026 (6.5% above rolled-back rate)
• Adoption of debt service millage rate of 0.2779 mills
• Final FY 2026 budgets for General, G.O. Debt Service, City Center RDA, and North Beach CRA funds
• Final FY 2026 millage rate of 0.7305 mills for Normandy Shores Local Government Neighborhood Improvement District
• Adoption of the Final Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2026-2030

The Commission unanimously (7‑0) voted to direct staff to create a detailed plan for returning the projected $11 million General Fund surplus to residents. Jason Greene, Tameka Otto Stewart, and City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico were assigned to handle the task. The plan is to be presented at the next Commission meeting on October 29, 2025.

• Directed staff to develop $11 M surplus return plan (7‑0)

Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee will discuss the issuance of the second tranche of General Obligation bonds and various citywide economic development strategies. The body is also reviewing several property leases, fee changes, and potential special taxing districts for neighborhood security.

• Issuance of the second tranche of General Obligation (G.O.) bonds
• Proposed lease for Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Centers at 833 Sixth Street
• Proposed fee increase for temporary use permit renewals for elevators
• Application by Playboy Enterprises International, Inc. for the Job Creation Incentive Program
• Potential special taxing districts for security features in Venetian Islands, Bayshore, North Bay Road, and Flamingo Drive

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee approved a declaration of intent to issue $72,282,000 in GO bonds for neighborhoods and infrastructure. It also approved a lease for 833 Sixth Street, a six‑month extension of the MDPL management agreement, equipment acquisition for the parking department, and a recommendation to negotiate the Sunset Harbor pump‑station agreement. Several other items were deferred to future FERC meetings.

• Approved $72,282,000 GO bond tranche 2 (motion passed 2‑0)
• Approved lease agreement for 833 Sixth Street property, 5‑year term with renewal and waiver of competitive bidding (motion passed 2‑0)
• Approved 6‑month extension of MDPL management agreement for the Ocean Front Auditorium (motion passed 2‑0)
• Approved equipment acquisition for parking department enforcement as presented (motion passed 2‑0)
• Approved recommendation to negotiate Sunset Harbor pump‑station agreement with favorable terms (motion passed 2‑0)
• Deferred promenade improvements, underground cistern integration, bus pull‑out bay, and other items to December or October 2025 FERC meetings

Design Review Board - Special Meeting

The Miami Beach Design Review Board will hold a hybrid meeting to review two new applications: DRB25-1113 at 409 East San Marino Drive and DRB25-1117 at 8101 Collins Avenue. The agenda includes standard items such as the approval of minutes, city attorney updates, and discussion of continuances or modifications to previously approved orders.

• Review of DRB25-1113 at 409 East San Marino Drive
• Review of DRB25-1117 at 8101 Collins Avenue
• Approval of minutes
• City Attorney updates
• Discussion of continuances and modifications

Commission Meeting

The Commission is reviewing several development projects, including a padel/pickleball facility at the G5 parking garage and a $7.604 million grant for the Collins Park Cultural Facility. The body will also consider referrals for a vacant storefront registry and incentives for living seawalls.

• Lease for padel/pickleball facility at 640 17th Street (G5 Parking Garage)
• $7.604 million grant to Miami New Drama, Inc. for Collins Park Cultural Facility
• Not-to-exceed $3,396,680.55 for West Avenue Phase III project design and inspection
• Ground lease term sheet for redevelopment of 1940 Park Avenue (The Barclay)
• Referral to discuss a vacant storefront registry program with fees and fines

The Commission adopted the Consent Agenda, approving Resolution 2025-33906 which authorizes a lease with Miami Beach Racquet Club to build, manage and operate a padel/pickleball facility on the rooftop of the G5 parking garage at 640 17th Street for a term of nine years and 364 days. The motion passed unanimously, 7‑0. All other items were referred to the appropriate committees for further study.

• Adopted Consent Agenda (excluding separated items) – vote 7-0
• Approved lease agreement with Miami Beach Racquet Club for padel/pickleball facility (Resolution 2025-33906)
• Referred vacant storefront registry program to Land Use and Sustainability Committee
• Referred incentives for living seawalls on private property to Land Use and Sustainability Committee
• Referred co‑naming of 12th Street as "Pride Street" to Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee
• Referred establishment of community court system to Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee
• Referred incentives to attract grocery stores to North Beach to Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee
• Referred feasibility of family success centers to Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee

Historic Preservation Board

The Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board will consider several pending items, including continuances, extensions, and modifications to previously approved orders. New applications for historic designation are listed for properties on Collins Avenue and 2nd Street. A discussion item on sidewalk color within historic districts will also be addressed. The board will vote on these matters during the September 16, 2025 meeting.

• HPB25-0656 continuance request for 1600 Washington Avenue, 425 16th Street, and 1601 Drexel Avenue
• HPB24-0641 extension of time for 1800 Michigan Avenue
• HPB25-0660 modification of order for 1244 Ocean Drive
• HPB25-0662 modification of order for 3425 Collins Avenue
• HPB25-0652 new application for 6979 & 6985 Collins Avenue

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider new applications and a request for continuance regarding specific properties. The board is reviewing these items pursuant to the City's Land Development Regulations.

• ZBA25-0176, 50 East Di Lido Drive (Request for continuance/withdrawal)
• ZBA25-0184, 1725 Daytonia Road (New application)
• ZBA25-0187, 2034 North Bay Road (New application)
• ZBA25-0188, 5940 North Bay Road (New application)

Land Use and Sustainability Committee

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee is meeting to discuss amendments to land development regulations and the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The body will review proposals for workforce housing, commercial vehicle regulations, and green procurement policies.

• Administrative review of temporary surface parking lots
• 2040 Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)
• Deregulation initiative for vacant retail on Lincoln Road, Washington Avenue, 71st Street, and Collins Avenue
• Proposed 'Live Better' program for middle-income attainable housing
• Amendments to penalties for Construction, Parking, and Traffic Management Plan (CPTMP) violations

Design Review Board

The board will review and act on several design applications, including lots on 1120 Bay Drive, 900 South Shore Drive, and 8101 Collins Avenue. Items on the consent agenda will be approved, while other applications will be discussed, continued, or modified. The meeting also includes updates from the City Attorney and routine business such as swearing‑in of the public.

• DRB25-1106 – 1120 Bay Drive, Lot 9 (consent agenda)
• DRB25-1117 – 8101 Collins Avenue (discussion)
• DRB25-1089 – 1601 West 24 Street (new application)
• DRB25-1080 – 6788 Collins Avenue (open and continued item)
• DRB25-1086 – 1801 Alton Road (modification to previously approved order)

Planning Board

The Miami Beach Planning Board will consider a liquor store prohibition on Lincoln Road, a request to increase distance separation for tobacco and vape stores, and several zoning and comprehensive plan amendments. Items include a lot split on Collins Avenue, a 40th Street overlay amendment, and an urban core residential incentives plan. The board will also address procedural items such as minutes approval and consent agenda items.

• PB25-0776 – Liquor Store Prohibition on Lincoln Rd
• PB25-0777 – Increase Distance Separation for Tobacco and Vape Stores
• PB25-0780 – 7605 Collins Ave – Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map Amendments
• PB25-0786 – 40th Street Overlay – LDR Amendments
• PB25-0766 – 1600 Washington Ave – Urban Core Residential Incentives Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendment

Commission Meeting

The Miami Beach City Commission will vote on several items, including a capital‑improvement amendment that adds $239,449 to the Lincoln Road project contract, raising the total to $7,717,855.71. It will also consider a waiver of competitive bidding for a three‑year web‑hosting agreement with Webauthor.com, limited to $24,000 per year, and an increase of up to $15,400 for the Nurse Enhancement Initiative. Additional agenda items cover procurement of a vessel‑removal contractor pool and multiple committee referrals on planning, public‑safety, and finance topics.

• Approve amendment No. 5 to the contract with James Corner Field Operations for Lincoln Road improvements, adding $239,449 (total $7,717,855.71) – Resolution C7 A
• Waive competitive bidding to award a three‑year web‑hosting contract to Webauthor.com, up to $24,000 annually – Resolution C7 B
• Increase city contribution to the Nurse Enhancement Initiative by up to $15,400 – Resolution C7 C
• Establish a pool of pre‑qualified contractors for vessel removal, towing, impoundment, and disposal – Consent Agenda C2 A
• Referral to the Planning Board for side‑yard open‑space requirements in single‑family districts – Committee Referral C4 C

The Miami Beach City Commission adopted a resolution to create a pre‑qualified pool of contractors for vessel removal, towing, impoundment and disposal. It also approved several procurement items, including a contract for electric leaf blowers and routine renewal options for existing contracts. Additional items were referred to various committees for further study and recommendation.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-33849 establishing a pre‑qualified vessel removal contractor pool (vote 6‑0, Commissioner Suarez absent)
• Approved ITB 2025-011-JP for electric leaf blowers and accessories (Public Works)
• Approved routine renewal, task order, change order, and contract amendment requests for city‑awarded contracts
• Approved ratification of items approved by City Manager under Resolution No. 2025-33807
• Referred micromobility usage study for K‑12 students to the Quality Education and Youth Commission
• Referred periodic updates to the Resiliency Code to the Planning Board
• Referred side‑yard open space requirements in single‑family districts to the Planning Board
• Referred bicycle ride‑share station incentives to the Planning Board

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss and decide on several land use applications. The meeting includes a review of new applications and the approval of minutes from June 6, 2025.

• ZBA25-0180: 5736 La Gorce Drive
• ZBA25-0181: 211 North Coconut Lane
• ZBA25-0182: 433 South Hibiscus Drive
• ZBA25-0183: 1745 West 23rd Street

Special Planning Board Meeting

The Miami Beach Planning Board will review several new applications, including a temporary moratorium on floor‑area‑ratio increases, vendor appointments to land‑use boards, and procedural consent agenda items. The board will also consider a proposal to prohibit liquor stores on Lincoln Road and a measure to increase the required distance between tobacco and vape retailers. Standard agenda items such as the swearing‑in of the public, approval of minutes, and attorney updates will also be addressed.

• PB25-0768 – Floor Area Increase (FAR) Temporary Moratorium
• PB25-0747 – Vendor Appointments to Land Use Boards
• PB25-0772 – Suspension of Exterior Color Review Requirements
• PB25-0776 – Liquor Store Prohibition on Lincoln Rd
• PB25-0777 – Increase Distance Separation for Tobacco and Vape Stores

Commission Meeting

The Miami Beach City Commission will vote on several resolutions, including calling a general election for Nov 4, 2025 with a possible Dec 9 run‑off, reappointing the chief special magistrate and other magistrates, and authorizing early‑voting drive‑through drop‑box locations. The commission will also consider procurement requests such as an RFQ for a construction manager at risk for the Bass Museum of Art expansion and a referral to the Planning Board for 40th Street overlay and comprehensive plan amendments. Additional items include routine contract renewals and committee referrals on various city programs.

• Approve RFQ 2025‑402‑DF for Construction Manager at Risk for Bass Museum of Art expansion (South Beach)
• Referral to Planning Board for 40th Street Overlay LDR and Comprehensive Plan amendments (Middle Beach)
• Resolution calling for a general election on Nov 4, 2025 with a possible Dec 9 run‑off
• Resolution reappointing Chief Special Magistrate Annette Epelbaum Cannon, Esq. and other magistrates
• Resolution authorizing early‑voting drive‑through drop‑box locations for the Nov 4, 2025 election

The commission voted 7-0 to adopt the consent agenda, excluding separated items. It approved several procurement requests for the Bass Museum expansion, architectural services, and a learning management system. Two resolutions were adopted: one for the Collins Park Rotunda management agreement and another authorizing the manager to handle contracts through September. Several items were referred to committees for further action.

• Adopted Consent Agenda (except separated items) – vote 7-0
• Approved RFQ for Bass Museum of Art expansion project (C2 A)
• Approved RFQ for professional architectural and engineering services (C2 B)
• Approved RFQ for applicant tracking and learning management system (C2 C)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-33806 for Collins Park Rotunda management agreement (C2 D)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-33807 authorizing manager to handle contracts through Sept. 3 (C2 F)
• Referred 40th Street overlay and comprehensive plan amendments to Planning Board (C4 A)
• Referred drone vacation watch program discussion to Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee (C4 G)

Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee will discuss a range of items, including updates on traffic projects, housing programs, and public safety. A key decision item is the issuance of the second tranche of the city's general obligation bonds. Several other topics are for discussion only, such as fee discounts, special taxing districts, and a new lease agreement at 833 Sixth Street.

• NB 23: Discuss issuance of the second tranche of the General Obligation (G.O.) bonds
• OB 2: Discuss next steps and funding for the Pine Tree Drive and 46 Street traffic circle project
• OB 3: Update on negotiations with 1940 Barclay Partners, LLC for redevelopment of 1940 Park Avenue
• NB 22: Discuss proposed new lease agreement for 833 Sixth Street city‑owned property
• NB 20: Discuss suspension of annual CPI increase to residential parking rates and cashless payment options

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee approved a recommendation authorizing the city administration to negotiate and award security officer contracts to Dynamic Integrated Security as the primary contractor and Security Alliance as the secondary contractor. The committee also approved a recommendation to suspend the FY 2026 Consumer Price Index increase for residential parking rates. Additionally, the committee voted to return the Barclay property redevelopment proposal to the full Commission with a favorable recommendation. All other items were deferred to the September 26, 2025 FERC meeting or withdrawn.

• Approved recommendation to negotiate security contracts with Dynamic Integrated Security (all in favor)
• Approved recommendation to suspend FY 2026 CPI increase for residential parking rates (all in favor)
• Approved recommendation to return Barclay property redevelopment proposal to Commission with favorable recommendation (all in favor)
• Deferred multiple items to the September 26, 2025 FERC meeting
• Item withdrawn by sponsor (sewage conveyance services agreement)
• MDPL scheduled to return to September 26, 2025 FERC meeting to present organizational changes

July 11, 2025 Budget Workshop

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee is meeting to discuss the preliminary operating budget and millage rate for Fiscal Year 2026. The committee will also receive an update on the preliminary capital budget for the same period.

• Fiscal Year 2026 preliminary operating budget
• Fiscal Year 2026 millage rate
• Fiscal Year 2026 preliminary capital budget update

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee approved several budget changes for FY 2026. It eliminated the $300,000 Employee Wellness Program and the $125,000 Mid‑Beach Composting Hub, added $129,000 for extended palm‑tree lighting on 71st St, and transferred $120,000 from a commissioner’s aide to the Sanitation Fund for pressure‑washing on Lincoln Road. The committee also kept funding for four senior events at the Convention Center and removed $25,000 for the Seafood Festival.

• Eliminate Employee Wellness Program ($300,000) – directed by committee
• Eliminate Mid‑Beach Composting Hub ($125,000) – directed by committee
• Add funding for extension of wraparound palm‑tree lighting on 71st St (East of Normandy Fountain and Collins Ave) ($129,000) – directed
• Remove funding for Seafood Festival ($25,000) – rejected administration recommendation
• Maintain funding for four senior events at the Convention Center – rejected reduction proposal
• Approve transfer of $120,000 from Commissioner Bhatt’s second aide to Sanitation Fund for pressure‑washing on Lincoln Road (100‑300 blocks)
• Schedule first budget hearing for September 17, 2025 to consider listed grant and service items

Design Review Board

The Miami Beach Design Review Board will review requests for continuances or withdrawals, modifications to previously approved orders, and several new design applications for specific properties. It will also discuss a sidewalk color proposal and draft parklet design guidelines. Decisions will be made on each listed item, subject to possible continuance.

• DRB25-1086 – 1801 Alton Road (continuance/withdrawal request)
• DRB25-1089 – 1601 West 24 Street (continuance/withdrawal request)
• DRB25-1080 – 6788 Collins Avenue (modification to prior order)
• DRB24-1077 – 6625 Brevity Lane and 6626 Sheffield Lane (new application)
• DRB25-1096 – 850 Commerce Street (new application)

Land Use and Sustainability Committee

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee is meeting to discuss various citywide regulations, including development incentives and parking enforcement. The body will review potential amendments to the Resiliency Code and land development regulations for single-family districts.

• Proposed requirement for bicycle ride-share stations for new development incentives
• Discussion on increasing fines for frequent code violations affecting quality of life
• Review of property wall and fence height and setback regulations in single-family districts
• Proposed penalties for Construction, Parking, and Traffic Management Plan (CPTMP) violations
• Discussion on the North Beach Water Quality and Park View Canal Report

Presentations and Awards Meeting

The Miami Beach City Commission meeting on July 9, 2025 is a hybrid session to present a series of proclamations and certificates of recognition to community members and organizations. Items include a proclamation for Cafe Avanti’s 36‑year anniversary, a certificate for teacher David Reese, and a proclamation declaring Grey Bull Rescue Day. The meeting also includes procedural notices and a consent agenda of procurement and committee items.

• Proclamation for Cafe Avanti celebrating 36 years in the Miami Beach community (Citywide)
• Certificate of Recognition for Miami Beach Senior High School teacher David Reese (Citywide)
• Proclamation presented to John K. Byrne for contributions to journalism, civic engagement, and LGBTQ advocacy (Citywide)
• Certificate of Recognition awarded to MBPD’s Real Time Intelligence Center team (Citywide)
• Proclamation declaring Grey Bull Rescue Day (new item added 7/7/2025, Citywide)

The commission deferred the proclamation honoring Cafe Avanti to the October 22, 2025 City Commission meeting. Lilia Cardillo will place the item on that agenda. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the remaining agenda items were presentations and recognitions.

• Proclamation for Cafe Avanti deferred to Oct 22, 2025 (deferred action)

Historic Preservation Board

The Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board will consider several applications for historic site designations, continuances, and extensions of time. Items include requests for continuance or withdrawal, extensions of time for previously scheduled applications, and new single‑family home proposals. The board may also discuss a possible historic designation for a property on 6th Street. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• HPB25-0650 – 1826 Collins Avenue (request for continuance/withdrawal)
• HPB24-0641 – 1800 Michigan Avenue (extension of time)
• HPB25-0659 – 3193 Royal Palm Avenue (single‑family home application)
• HPB24-0639 – 833 6th Street (possible historic site designation)
• HPB25-0646 a.k.a. HPB21-0482 – 1300 Lenox Avenue (open and continued item)

Planning Board- Canceled

The Miami Beach Planning Board will review several pending applications, including continuances or withdrawals for properties at 1426A Alton Rd, 1100 Lincoln Road, 3925 Collins Avenue, 3500 Flamingo Drive, and 455 Lincoln Road. The board will also vote on a temporary moratorium on floor area increase (FAR) and on suspending exterior color review requirements. Additional items include vendor appointments to land‑use boards and consent‑agenda procedures.

• PB25-0757 (formerly PB File No. 2058) – 1426A Alton Rd – request for continuance/withdrawal
• PB25-0741 – 1100 Lincoln Road – request for continuance/withdrawal
• PB25-0768 – Floor Area Increase (FAR) Temporary Moratorium
• PB25-0772 – Suspension of Exterior Color Review Requirements
• PB25-0747 – Vendor Appointments to Land Use Boards

Special Commission Meeting

The Special Commission will hold second‑reading public hearings on comprehensive plan and land‑development‑regulation amendments for the Alton Beach Bayfront and North Beach Oceanfront overlay districts. It will vote on resolutions approving a development agreement for the Alton Beach Bayfront project and another for the North Beach Deauville project. Additional items include a citizens' forum and procedural notices.

• R5 A – Alton Beach Bayfront Overlay District comprehensive plan amendment (second reading)
• R5 B – Alton Beach Bayfront Overlay District LDR amendments (second reading)
• R5 C – North Beach Oceanfront Overlay comprehensive plan amendment (second reading)
• R7 A – Resolution approving Alton Beach Bayfront Development Agreement (125 residential units, ground‑floor retail, public park)
• R7 B – Resolution approving North Beach Oceanside District Deauville Development Agreement (140 hotel units, 200 residential units, retail, parking)

The commission adopted four overlay district ordinances (R5 A, B, C, D) and approved a development agreement resolution for the Alton Beach Bayfront Overlay. Votes were 6‑1 on R5 A and B (Vice‑Mayor Suarez opposed) and 6‑0 on R5 C and D (Suarez absent). The development agreement resolution passed by voice vote 6‑1, also opposed by Vice‑Mayor Suarez.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-4748 (R5 A) – vote 6‑1, Vice‑Mayor Suarez opposed
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-4749 (R5 B) – vote 6‑1, Vice‑Mayor Suarez opposed
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-4750 (R5 C) – vote 6‑0, Vice‑Mayor Suarez absent
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-4751 (R5 D) – vote 6‑0, Vice‑Mayor Suarez absent
• Adopted Resolution 2025-33803 (R7 A) – voice vote 6‑1, Vice‑Mayor Suarez opposed

Commission Meeting

The City Commission will review procurement requests for water taxi services and elevator modernization. The meeting also includes numerous committee referrals regarding zoning, public safety, and city finance.

• Establishment of a prequalified contractor pool for elevator replacement with South Florida Elevator Service, Corp. (purchases over $300,000 require Commission approval)
• Negotiations for water taxi service with top-ranked proposer Water Taxi of Fort Lauderdale LLC
• Referral to prohibit package liquor stores along Lincoln Road in the CD-3 zoning district
• Referral to discuss a temporary hiring freeze for non-essential positions
• Referral to petition Miami-Dade County for autonomous control over Ocean Drive

The Miami Beach City Commission adopted its Consent Agenda, including a resolution to create a pool of pre‑qualified elevator contractors. It approved a resolution authorizing negotiations with Water Taxi of Fort Lauderdale LLC (and backup providers) for a city water‑taxi service, with a 7‑0 vote. The commission also voted 7‑0 to add a previously omitted agenda item (C7 AP) to the meeting agenda.

• Added Item C7 AP to agenda – approved 7‑0
• Adopted Consent Agenda (except separated items) – approved 7‑0
• Resolution 2025-33707 establishing elevator contractor pool – adopted
• Resolution 2025-33708 authorizing water‑taxi negotiations – approved 7‑0
• Motion to approve Item for inclusion in agenda – approved 7‑0

Presentations and Awards Meeting

The City Commission will hold a meeting to present various proclamations and certificates of recognition. These items honor local residents, business owners, and community organizations.

• Proclamation for Robin Jacobs for community leadership
• Proclamation for Cafe Avanti celebrating 36 years in Miami Beach
• Certificate of Recognition for Monica Campos, Teacher of the Year
• Proclamation for the Hyundai Air & Sea Show
• Certificates of Recognition for 2025 hurricane preparedness leadership

The Commission formally proclaimed June 18 2025 as Robin Jacobs Day to honor her three decades of civic leadership. A proclamation recognizing Cafe Avanti’s 36‑year service was deferred to the July 9 2025 meeting. Monica Campos, a North Beach Elementary teacher, received a Certificate of Recognition as the 2025 Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year. Mayor Steven Meiner presented a proclamation supporting the Hyundai Air & Sea Show.

• Declared June 18 2025 Robin Jacobs Day (proclamation presented)
• Deferred Cafe Avanti proclamation to July 9 2025 Presentations and Awards Meeting
• Presented Certificate of Recognition to Monica Campos, Teacher of the Year
• Presented Hyundai Air & Sea Show proclamation (Mayor Meiner)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will meet to discuss several property applications and continued items. The board is reviewing requests for specific addresses under the City's Land Development Regulations.

• HPB25-0651: 7305 Collins Avenue (New Application)
• HPB24-0641: 1800 Michigan Avenue (Continued Item)
• HPB24-0632: 1730 Jefferson Avenue (Continued Item)
• HPB25-0647/HPB 7431 and HPB24-0618: 1020 Pennsylvania Avenue (Continued Items)
• HPB25-0650: 1826 Collins Avenue (Request for Continuance/Withdrawal)

Budget Workshop

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee will discuss the city’s preliminary operating budget for fiscal year 2026, including an update to the millage rate. It will also review the preliminary capital budget for fiscal year 2026. Both items are listed as new business for the June 13, 2025 meeting.

• Preliminary operating budget for FY 2026 and millage rate update (citywide)
• Preliminary capital budget for FY 2026 (citywide)

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee heard a presentation on the FY 2026 preliminary operating budget, noting a 6.9% property‑tax increase and a projected $771,000 General Fund surplus. The committee also reviewed the FY 2026 preliminary capital budget, which totals $327,917,810 with $133,475,186 recommended for funding and $194,442,624 unfunded. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Design Review Board

The Miami Beach Design Review Board will review eight new project applications submitted to the Planning Department, including sites on Nautilus Drive, Marseille Drive, 82 Street, and Palm Avenue. The board will also address a modification to a previously approved order for 1420‑1428 Bay Road and approve corrected minutes from April 10 and May 15, 2025. The meeting is a hybrid session held in the Commission Chambers and via Zoom.

• DRB24-1040 – modification to previously approved order for 1420‑1428 Bay Road
• DRB24-1052 – new application for 4330 Nautilus Drive
• DRB24-1057 – new application for 1405 Marseille Drive
• DRB24-1058 – new application for 1415 Marseille Drive
• DRB24-1059 – new application for 1425 Marseille Drive

Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee will consider a mayoral resolution directing the city to study and expand green roofs and landscaping on municipal buildings, with findings due in 90 days. The meeting also includes discussion of earmarking speed‑camera funds for safety, possible parking fee changes, and a hotel employee parking program. Several old‑business items will be reviewed, such as the Pine Tree Drive traffic circle and potential bus pull‑out stops on Indian Creek Drive.

• Resolution directing a study of green roofs and building landscaping (citywide)
• Earmarking speed‑detection system funds for school‑zone pedestrian and cyclist safety (citywide)
• Amending parking fees to provide free parking for constituents meeting with the mayor (South Beach)
• Discussion of a hotel employee parking program at the 17th Street Garage (G5) (South Beach)
• Old business: discussion of the Pine Tree Drive and 46th Street traffic circle project (Middle Beach)

The committee voted to allocate up to $440,000 for scholarships for 4‑year‑old pre‑kindergarten students and up to $220,000 for 3‑year‑old students, with all members in favor. It also approved a recommendation to implement a hotel employee parking program at the G5 and G9 garages. The board approved extending the Miami Beach Band Shell management agreement with a possible funding increase to $150,000. Finally, it approved the second amendment to the Boucher Brothers concession agreement, creating a 25% city revenue share and a $10,000 annual contribution for nine years.

• Approved pre‑kindergarten scholarship budget up to $660,000 (all in favor)
• Approved recommendation to implement hotel employee parking program at G5 & G9 (all in favor)
• Approved extension of Band Shell management agreement with option for $150,000 funding increase (all in favor)
• Approved second amendment to Boucher Brothers concession: 25% city revenue share and $10,000 per year for 9 years (all in favor)

Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee

The committee will receive a monthly update on the status of the 5th Street Pedestrian Bridge and the Mondrian Hotel/Mirador Condominium Baywalk projects in South Beach. It will also discuss security and repair needs at the North Shore Branch Public Library, the iguana remediation services agreement, and the design for Phase 1 of the Washington Avenue Project from the 2018 G.O. Bond program. Additional items include exploring a unified valet system on Ocean Drive, a discounted parking program for educational institutions, and a proposed crisis‑intervention response program with behavioral health first responders. The meeting will further consider police hiring criteria, speed‑hump locations in Flamingo Park, and other parking and public‑safety topics.

• Monthly update on 5th Street Pedestrian Bridge and Mondrian Hotel/Mirador Baywalk projects (South Beach)
• Discussion of a unified valet system from 5th to 15th Street on Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue, and Washington Avenue
• Proposal for a citywide crisis‑intervention response program deploying behavioral health first responders
• Review of police department minimum age and educational requirements for hiring officers and trainees
• Identification of locations for speed humps or speed tables in the Flamingo Park neighborhood

Planning Board

The Miami Beach Planning Board will review a request to modify citywide commercial/industrial/residential height and setback regulations (PB24-0661). It will also discuss multiple development projects, including 1350 Collins Avenue, 1759 Purdy Ave, 1724 Bay Rd, 230 1st Street, 81 Washington Avenue, 235 23rd Street, 1681 Lenox Ave, and a lot split at 1601 W 24th Street. The board will vote on vendor appointments to land‑use boards and adopt the meeting minutes.

• PB24-0661 – Citywide height and setback regulation modifications
• PB24-0719 – 1350 Collins Avenue project
• PB23-0606 – 1759 Purdy Ave & 1724 Bay Rd projects
• PB24-0707 (a.k.a. PB23-0577) – 230 1st Street & 81 Washington Avenue (Le Jardin Boucherie & Genzo‑Omakase Room)
• PB25-0754 – Lot split at 1601 W 24th Street

Land Use and Sustainability Committee

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee will discuss safety concerns with utility work, a proposal to replace the 63rd Street drawbridge with a flyover, and updates on the Ocean Drive Corridor and historic hotel redevelopment projects. The agenda also includes discussions on amending the resiliency code disclosure requirements, increasing fines for frequent code violations, and setting new requirements for zoning incentive applicants. Additional items address open‑space requirements for larger single‑family homes and other planning and code‑compliance matters.

• Replace drawbridge at 63rd Street with a flyover (traffic congestion alleviation)
• Ordinance increasing fines and penalties for frequent code violations
• Amend Section 2.1.1.1 of the Miami Beach Resiliency Code disclosure requirements
• Require applicants for zoning incentives to be in good standing with the city
• Amend land development regulations for additional open space for two‑story single‑family homes over 60 ft

Special Commission Meeting

The Special Commission will consider a resolution to approve the first reading of a development agreement for the Alton Beach Bayfront project, which includes up to 125 residential units, ground‑floor retail, and a public park at 1250 West Avenue and nearby addresses. The meeting also includes a citywide citizens’ forum hosted by Dr. Stanley Sutnick and several informational notices.

• Resolution R7 A – Alton Beach Bayfront Overlay Development Agreement for 125 residential units, retail, and a public park at 1250 West Avenue, 1247 & 1255 West Avenue, and 1234 13 Street
• Discussion Item R9 A – Dr. Stanley Sutnick Citizens’ Forum (citywide)
• Notice – How to participate in the June 9, 2025 Special Commission meeting
• Notice – Use of audio‑visual equipment for presentations during public meetings
• Notice – Advertisements

The Special Commission adopted Resolution R7 A, the Alton Beach Bayfront Overlay Development Agreement, on first reading with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. The resolution sets the second reading and public hearing for June 25, 2025, and requires the final agreement to appear in the June 18 agenda. The City Manager and City Attorney were directed to negotiate adjustments and the developer must provide the executed purchase‑and‑sale agreement for the Bikini Hostel property.

• Adopted R7 A Alton Beach Bayfront Overlay Development Agreement (first reading) – vote 7‑0
• Scheduled second reading and public hearing for June 25, 2025

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss new and existing land use applications. The board will consider requests for continuances or withdrawals for two properties and a new application for one property.

• ZBA22-0143: 125-153 Collins Ave. (Request for continuance/withdrawal)
• ZBA24-0161: 605 Lincoln Road Unit 800RF (Request for continuance/withdrawal)
• ZBA25-0179: 3741 Royal Palm Avenue (New application)

Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee will discuss a comprehensive financial policy and the allocation of funds for public safety and community programs. The body is also reviewing several parking fee adjustments and potential infrastructure projects across North, Middle, and South Beach.

• Proposed annual allocation of $3,000 to each of six human and civil rights advisory committees (total not to exceed $18,000)
• Discussion on earmarking Convention Center hotel rent excess for workforce and affordable housing
• Potential repeal of the city's red-light camera ordinance
• Proposed discount for building department permit fees for homeowners aged 65 and older
• Discussion on a special taxing district for guard gates and security on Flamingo Drive

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee approved a motion to spend up to $250,000 from the Sanitation Fund for a trap‑neuter‑vaccinate‑release (TNVR) program trailer. The motion was made by Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner Magazine, and passed unanimously. Several other items were referred to the City Commission for FY 2026 budget consideration, while many topics were deferred to future FERC meetings.

• Approved up to $250,000 for a TNVR program trailer (unanimous)
• Referred Comprehensive Financial Policy to Budget Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Referred kids parks Sunday‑class expansion to FY 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Referred division of Area 2 into two police zones and FY 2026 staffing to budget (unanimous)
• Referred expansion of Marine Patrol unit to FY 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Referred wrap‑around palm‑tree lighting on Meridian Ave to FY 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Referred Festival of Lights extension to North Beach to FY 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Referred mobile police substation purchase to FY 2026 budget (unanimous)

Presentations and Awards Meeting

The City Commission is holding a meeting dedicated to presentations and awards. The body will issue proclamations and certificates of recognition to various individuals and community organizations.

• Proclamation for 103-year-old Holocaust survivor Lucy Lowell
• Proclamation for Miami Beach Bicycle Center's 48th anniversary
• Proclamation for Maceo Hall
• Certificate of recognition for Bella Cuba Restaurant
• Certificate of recognition for Civilian Volunteer Patrol Program and volunteers

The Miami Beach City Commission held a hybrid meeting on May 28, 2025 and presented several proclamations and certificates of recognition. Mayor Steven Meiner proclaimed Lucy Lowell Day and honored the Civilian Volunteer Patrol volunteers. Commissioner Alex Fernandez proclaimed Miami Beach Bicycle Center Day, and Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt proclaimed Maceo Hall Day. Commissioner Laura Dominguez presented a Certificate of Recognition to Bella Cuba Restaurant. No votes or formal approvals were recorded.

• Proclaimed Lucy Lowell Day (presented proclamation)
• Proclaimed Miami Beach Bicycle Center Day (presented proclamation)
• Proclaimed Maceo Hall Day (presented proclamation)
• Presented Certificate of Recognition to Bella Cuba Restaurant
• Presented Certificates of Recognition to Civilian Volunteer Patrol volunteers

Commission Budget Retreat

The City Commission is meeting for a budget retreat to discuss citywide management and budget items. The agenda does not list specific proposals, votes, or dollar amounts for decision.

• City Commission Budget Retreat agenda (R9 A)

The Miami Beach Commission held a budget retreat to present the preliminary FY 2026 budget, including revenue projections, expenditure estimates, and the budget development timeline. Commissioners discussed property‑tax values, reserve requirements for the General Fund and Resort Tax Fund, and the City’s financial policies. No formal approvals, votes, or adoptions were recorded; the session was an informational briefing and planning discussion.

Commission Meeting

The City Commission will consider several procurement awards for citywide services and review numerous committee referrals. The meeting includes decisions on security officer services and janitorial contracts, as well as a resolution regarding early voting sites for 2025 run-off elections.

• Contract for security officer services to Dynamic Integrated Security, Inc. and Good Guard Florida, Inc.
• Professional services agreements for janitorial services with SFM Services, Inc. and Clean Space, Inc.
• Resolution to expand to four early voting sites for the 2025 run-off election
• Easement agreement for Florida Power & Light (FPL) at Flamingo Park
• Referral to discuss suspending annual CPI increases for residential parking rates

At 9:44 a.m., the commission voted 7‑0 to approve three addendum items: C4 W suspending annual CPI increases on residential parking rates, C7 AI implementing a parking holiday for July and August, and C7 AJ urging the governor to veto Senate Bill 1730 (Live Local Act). Earlier, the security officer services procurement (Item C2 A) was referred to the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee for further discussion, also by a 7‑0 vote. Several other procurement requests (C2 B‑F) were approved as recorded.

• Approved addendum items C4 W, C7 AI, C7 AJ (vote 7‑0)
• Referred Item C2 A (security officer services) to Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee (vote 7‑0)
• Approved procurement request C2 B for janitorial services (resolution adopted)
• Approved procurement request C2 C for barricade rental and traffic control equipment
• Approved procurement request C2 D for wet screen hauling services
• Approved procurement request C2 E for deep well cleaning, draining, system maintenance, and repairs
• Approved procurement request C2 F for routine renewal options, task orders, change orders, or contract amendments

Design Review Board

The Miami Beach Design Review Board will review a modification to a prior board order for the property at 5980 N Bay Road. The board will also approve minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting and consider five new development applications at Lenox Avenue, Bay Road, Collins Avenue, and 72nd Street. Additional items such as continuances, withdrawals, and city attorney updates will be addressed.

• Modification to previously approved order DRB25-1082 (formerly DRB22-0794) at 5980 N Bay Road
• New application DRB24-1078 for 1681 Lenox Avenue
• New application DRB25-1081 for 1820 Bay Road
• New application DRB25-1080 for 6788 Collins Avenue
• New application DRB24-1072 for 299 72nd Street

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will consider several applications for historic designations and modifications to previous board orders. The board will also discuss recommendations for the Historic Preservation Ordinance and land use incentives for educational facilities.

• Possible historic site designation for 833 6th Street (HPB24-0639)
• Modifications to board orders for 1300 Lenox Avenue and 100 21st Street
• New applications for 910 Marseille Drive, 7116 Bay Drive, 260 Euclid Avenue right-of-way, and 100 Lincoln Road CU-1
• Ad Hoc Historic Preservation Ordinance Review Advisory Committee recommendations
• Ordinance regarding land use incentives for schools and educational facilities

Land Use and Sustainability Committee

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee will discuss various planning and environmental issues, including water quality in North Beach and branding for the Art Deco Historic District. The body is reviewing potential legislation for tobacco dealer distance requirements and amendments to single-family home open space rules.

• Proposed legislation increasing distance requirements for vape/tobacco dealers
• Amending Land Development Regulations for two-story single-family homes exceeding 60 feet in length
• Ordinance to increase fines and penalties for frequent code violations
• Discussion on replacing the 63rd Street drawbridge with a flyover
• Ordinance regarding distance separation exemptions for adult material in retail cosmetic stores

Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee will discuss a comprehensive financial policy and several funding proposals. The body is reviewing potential expenditures for public safety, workforce housing, and community infrastructure.

• Proposed $18,000 total annual allocation ($3,000 each) for six human and civil rights advisory committees
• Discussion on earmarking Convention Center hotel rent for workforce and affordable housing
• Potential repeal of the city's red-light camera ordinance
• Proposed funding for FY 2026 to expand the Marine Patrol Unit in Biscayne Bay
• Discussion on creating special taxing districts for security features in Bayshore, North Bay Road, and Venetian Islands

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee approved a recommendation to fund a $120,000 shade structure at Miami Beach Senior High School, passing the motion 3‑0. It also approved recommendations for a July‑August FY 2025 parking discount, a parking department cleaning crew in the FY 2026 budget, and additional lighting at the 17th Street Parking Garage, all passing unanimously. A motion to refer the Byron Carlyle workforce housing component to the North Beach CRA Advisory Committee was approved, and several items were deferred to the June 4 2025 committee meeting.

• Approved $120,000 shade‑structure funding recommendation (motion passed 3‑0)
• Approved parking discount program for July‑August FY 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved funding recommendation for parking department cleaning crew FY 2026 (all in favor)
• Approved additional lighting at 17th Street Parking Garage (all in favor)
• Approved referral of Byron Carlyle workforce housing component to North Beach CRA Advisory Committee (all in favor)
• Deferred OB1‑OB4 and NB1‑NB4, NB6‑NB12, NB14‑NB15, NB17‑NB22, NB24‑NB25 to June 4 2025 FERC meeting
• Heard OB6, OB7, NB13, NB23 and scheduled to return to FERC with specific plans
• NB8 withdrawn by sponsor

Planning Board

The Miami Beach Planning Board will review multiple residential use incentive applications for Lincoln Road West and East, including comprehensive plan and land development regulation amendments. The board will also consider vendor appointments, a hotel project at 600‑660 Washington Ave., and a parking lot proposal at 400 Collins Avenue. Additional agenda items include new comprehensive plan and code amendments related to schools, floor‑area‑ratio incentives, landscape requirements, and historic preservation recommendations.

• PB25-0737 – Lincoln Road West Residential Use Incentives, Comprehensive Plan Amendment
• PB24-0731 – Lincoln Road West Residential Use Incentives, LDR Amendments
• PB25-0738 – Lincoln Road East Residential Use Incentives, Comprehensive Plan Amendment
• PB22-0539 – 600‑660 Washington Ave., Angler's Hotel project
• PB File No. 2046 – 400 Collins Avenue, Parking Lot proposal

CANCELED - Board of Adjustment

The May 2, 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting was canceled, so no applications or reports were approved or acted upon. The agenda listed a March 7, 2025 after‑action report and two zoning board applications (ZBA24-0161 at 605 Lincoln Road Unit 800RF and ZBA22-0143 at 125‑153 Collins Ave.) that remain pending review by the Planning Department.

• After Action Report – March 7, 2025
• ZBA24-0161, 605 Lincoln Road Unit 800RF
• ZBA22-0143, 125‑153 Collins Ave.

Commission Meeting

The Miami Beach Commission will consider approving contracts for derelict vessel removal, Miami Beach Convention Center food carts, and senior meal site operations. The agenda also includes numerous committee referrals regarding budget, zoning, and neighborhood issues.

• Approval of contractors for derelict vessel removal (Adventure Environmental, DRC Emergency Services, etc.)
• Authorization to negotiate food cart concessions at Miami Beach Convention Center
• Referral to discuss security gates at Rebecca Towers senior housing
• Referral to discuss potential special taxing district for Flamingo Drive security
• Referral to discuss kayak launch location in North Beach

The Commission adopted the consent agenda with a unanimous 7‑0 vote, excluding several separated items. It approved Resolution 2025‑33588 establishing a pool of prequalified contractors for derelict vessel removal and disposal. Additional procurement resolutions were adopted for portable food concession carts, a senior meal site program, and multiple service contracts for landscape maintenance, tree trimming, contract renewals, and motorcycle leasing.

• Adopted consent agenda (7-0) excluding separated items
• Resolution 2025‑33588 adopted – prequalified contractors for derelict vessel removal
• Resolution 2025‑33589 adopted – authorize negotiations for portable food concession carts
• Resolution 2025‑33590 adopted – senior meal site program contract negotiation
• Approved RFP 2025‑015‑ND for routine landscape maintenance services
• Approved RFP 2025‑272‑ND for palm pruning and tree trimming services
• Approved routine renewal options, task orders, change orders, and contract amendments
• Approved ITB 2025‑141‑MP for leasing motorcycles for the Police Department

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will review several applications, including possible historic designations for 1700 Washington Avenue, 833 6th Street, and 1210 Michigan Avenue. It will also consider a continuation request for a single‑family home at 1730 Jefferson Avenue and discuss updates on property maintenance at 2901‑2911 Indian Creek Drive. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the February 11, 2025 session and a city attorney update.

• HPB25-0648 – possible historic designation of 1700 Washington Avenue
• HPB24-0639 – possible historic designation of 833 6th Street
• HPB24-0638 – possible historic designation of 1210 Michigan Avenue
• HPB24-0626 – update on maintenance, fencing, and building permit for 2901‑2911 Indian Creek Drive
• HPB25-0647 – modification to previously approved board order for 1020 Pennsylvania Avenue

Land Use and Sustainability Committee

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee is meeting to discuss amendments to construction and flood protection enforcement and the potential conversion of 7605 Collins Avenue into a marine science center. The body will also review zoning incentive requirements and the status of the North Beach Master Plan.

• Proposed penalties for Construction, Parking, and Traffic Management Plan violations, including stop work orders
• Possible conversion of 7605 Collins Avenue into a Marine Science Education Center and Museum
• Proposed requirement for zoning incentive applicants to resolve all open code violations and fines
• Discussion on the Ocean Drive Corridor Improvement and Lummus Park Enhancement Project
• Proposed disclosure of settlement agreements between applicants and third parties for land development

Design Review Board

The Miami Beach Design Review Board will meet on April 10, 2025 to review two new development applications: DRB24-1030 for 8, 9 & 10 Century Lane and DRB24-1042 for 1520 Stillwater Drive. The agenda also includes City Attorney updates, a swearing‑in of public, and approval of the March 13, 2025 after‑action minutes. Items may be continued if additional information is needed.

• Review of DRB24-1030, 8, 9 & 10 Century Lane
• Review of DRB24-1042, 1520 Stillwater Drive
• Approval of March 13, 2025 after‑action minutes
• City Attorney Updates memorandum (April 10, 2025)
• Swearing‑in of public

Presentations and Awards Meeting

The Miami Beach City Commission will present a series of proclamations and certificates recognizing individuals, businesses, and events across the city. Items include honors for a longtime elementary school teacher, local museums, restaurants, and community leaders, as well as a proclamation declaring the week of May 19‑25, 2025 as National Public Works Week. The meeting also includes routine procedural notices and a lunch recess.

• Proclamation honoring Aaron Larkin for 35 years of service to North Beach Elementary School
• Proclamation declaring May 19‑25, 2025 as National Public Works Week
• Proclamation for Toni's Sushi Bar and certificates for its owners
• Proclamation for Café Avanti celebrating 36 years in the community
• Certificate of recognition for the Soul Vegan Food Festival during Black History Month

The Commission formally proclaimed April 9, 2025 as Aaron Larkin Day in Miami Beach. A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Christopher Norwood for his curatorial work. A Certificate of Recognition was also presented to Shawn Christian for his contributions to the Harlem Renaissance exhibition.

• Proclamation honoring Aaron Larkin presented by City Manager Carpenter
• Certificate of Recognition presented to Christopher Norwood by Commissioner Dominguez
• Certificate of Recognition presented to Shawn Christian by Commissioner Dominguez

Planning Board

The Miami Beach Planning Board will review a series of proposed changes to land development regulations, including modifications to height and setback rules, commercial use of single-family homes, and regulations for alcohol sales and adult material.

• PB25-0744: Commercial use of single-family homes – LDR Amendment
• PB25-0748: Variance fee waivers for building recertification
• PB25-0750: RO District Regulations for Nonconforming Uses and Alcohol Sales
• PB25-0753: Distance Separation Exemptions for Adult Material in Retail Cosmetic Stores
• PB25-0746: Vote Requirement for the Release of Covenants Requiring Non-Transient Uses

CANCELED - Board of Adjustment

The scheduled meeting for the Board of Adjustment on April 4, 2025, was canceled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and placeholders.

Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee will consider a proposed lease agreement for approximately 13,367 square feet at 999 11th Street, South Beach, for a term of nine years and 364 days. The meeting also includes discussion of several ongoing projects, such as the Pine Tree Drive traffic circle, lighting upgrades on Washington Avenue, and potential parking fee changes. Additional items cover tree‑canopy expansion, park enhancements, and possible inter‑local agreements for trolley service.

• NB21 – Lease agreement for 13,367 sq ft. at 999 11th St., South Beach, nine‑year term
• OB4 – Funding and next steps for Pine Tree Drive and 46th Street traffic circle project
• OB1 – Beautifying Washington Avenue with enhanced lighting and streetscaping
• NB8 – Discussion of amending parking fees to provide free parking for constituents
• NB17 – Possible inter‑local agreement with North Bay Village to extend Miami Beach trolley route

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee voted 2-0 to add infertility treatments as a benefit for participants in the city’s self‑funded health plan. It also moved several items back to the City Commission with favorable recommendations, including Washington Avenue beautification, wrap‑around palm tree lighting on 71st Street, and a children’s park at Euclid Circle. Some projects were deferred to the April 16, 2025 FERC meeting.

• Approved addition of infertility treatments to city health plan (2-0)
• Motioned to return Washington Avenue beautification to Commission with favorable recommendation
• Motioned to return wrap‑around palm tree lighting extension on 71st Street to Commission for FY 2026 budget
• Motioned to return children’s park at Euclid Circle to Commission’s 5‑year Capital Improvement program
• Motioned to return temporary speed cushions on 47th Street to Commission with favorable recommendation
• Deferred Pine Tree Drive and 46th Street traffic circle project to April 16, 2025 FERC meeting
• Item not heard: private parking agreements for emergency resident parking (withdrawn by sponsor)
• Deferred senior high school field renovation contribution to April 16, 2025 FERC meeting

Commission Meeting

The City Commission will vote on electing Commissioner David Suarez as Vice-Mayor for a term starting April 1, 2025. The body is also considering several procurement requests for city services and referring multiple policy items to committees for further study.

• Election of Commissioner David Suarez as Vice-Mayor (C7 A)
• Approval of a contract for pressure washing services (C2 B)
• Request for qualifications for a water taxi service (C2 C)
• Proposed $65,000 contingency replenishment for Flamingo Park Lodge construction (C7 C)
• Implementation of a text messaging system for code compliance complaints (C7 D)

The Commission voted 7‑0 to adopt the Consent Agenda, excluding the separated items. The procurement request for security officer services (C2) was deferred to the April 23, 2025 meeting. The request to award a pressure‑washing services contract (C2 B) was also deferred to April 23, 2025 with a 7‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Deferred security officer services contract to April 23, 2025
• Deferred pressure‑washing services contract to April 23, 2025 (7-0)
• Separated items removed from Consent Agenda

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will discuss and vote on several development applications, including a request for a continuance, and approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Approval of minutes from February 13, 2024
• DRB24-1060, 424 West Di Lido Drive
• DRB24-1074, 3900-4000 Alton Road
• DRB24-1040, 1500 Bay Road
• Withdrawn application DRB24-1068, 4880 Pine Tree Drive

Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committe

The Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee will discuss relocating the City Hall early voting site and adding a third early voting location for the 2025 run‑off election. It will also consider creating special taxing districts to fund guard gates and other security features in the Venetian Islands and in the Bayshore and North Bay Road neighborhoods. Additional topics include AI‑powered sidewalk delivery robots, a potential repeal of the city’s red‑light camera ordinance, and various community‑enhancement projects.

• Relocation of the City Hall early voting site and addition of a third early voting location (Item 1)
• Potential creation of a special taxing district to fund guard gates and security features in the Venetian Islands (Item 3)
• Potential creation of a special taxing district to fund security features in Bayshore and North Bay Road neighborhoods (Item 4)
• Discussion of deploying AI‑powered sidewalk delivery robots in Miami Beach (Item 8)
• Potential repeal of the city’s red‑light camera ordinance (Item 28)

CANCELED - Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board meeting scheduled for March 11, 2025 was canceled. No items were decided or discussed at this time. The agenda listed items such as approval of minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting, a City Attorney update, and three property applications (1210 Michigan Avenue, 833 6th Street, and 1825 Collins Avenue). Those items remain pending until a future meeting.

• Approval of minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting
• City Attorney Updates Memorandum dated March 11, 2025
• HPB24-0638 – 1210 Michigan Avenue (single‑family home application)
• HPB24-0639 – 833 6th Street (possible historic site designation)
• HPB24-0643 – 1825 Collins Avenue (new application)

Land Use and Sustainability Committee

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee will discuss a range of historic preservation and development topics, including incentives for restoring historic buildings and updates to the city’s sea‑level‑rise adaptation plan. It will also consider amendments to flood‑resilience standards and a Transfer of Development Rights program for Washington Avenue. Finally, the committee will vote on expediting the Baywalk opening and advancing it on the G.O. Bond prioritization list.

• Review final report of the 2024 Ad Hoc Historic Preservation Ordinance Advisory Review Committee (citywide)
• Discuss creation of a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program for Washington Avenue (South Beach)
• Present and discuss the draft Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan funded by the Resilient Florida Grant (citywide)
• Expedite opening of the Baywalk and move it up the G.O. Bond prioritization list (South Beach)
• Consider amendments to Chapter 54 “Floods” resilience standards for tidal flood protection (citywide)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review new and continued land use applications. The board is deciding on requests filed pursuant to the City's Land Development Regulations.

• ZBA24-0170: 4521 Pine Tree Drive
• ZBA24-0171: 8-14 Star Island Drive
• ZBA24-0161: 605 Lincoln Road Unit 800RF (Request for continuance/withdrawal)
• Approval of January 8, 2025 After Action Report

Planning Board

The board will consider a continuance request for a night club at 1235 Washington Avenue. It will discuss progress reports for 455 Lincoln Road and the Le Jardin project at 230 1st Street & 81 Washington Avenue. Previously continued items include amendments to the Alton Beach Bayfront Overlay District and a proposal to increase porous surface requirements for parking lots. New comprehensive plan and code amendments for Lincoln Road residential use incentives will also be reviewed.

• Continuance request – PB24-0656, 1235 Washington Avenue (Night Club)
• Progress report – PB22-0553, 455 Lincoln Road
• Alton Beach Bayfront Overlay District amendment – PB24-0703, 1250 West Avenue
• Porous surface requirements increase for parking lots – PB24-0734
• Lincoln Road West Residential Use Incentives – Comprehensive Plan Amendment – PB25-0737

Commission Meeting

The City Commission is meeting to approve several procurement requests for citywide water main replacements and housing contractor pools. The body is also processing numerous referrals to planning and public safety committees regarding zoning, police hiring, and city beautification.

• Establishment of a prequalified contractor pool for SHIP citywide rehabilitation projects
• Professional design services for North Beach Town Center neighborhood improvement project
• Water main replacement awards for Fire Flow Package No. 1 (Citywide) and Package No. 2 (South Beach)
• Proposal for a padel/pickleball facility on a parking lot or garage rooftop near Lincoln Lane North
• Referral to discuss police department minimum age and educational requirements for hiring

Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee will review the impact of a rolled-back property tax rate on the 2025 budget, discuss various parking fee and emergency strategies, and evaluate funding for tree canopy expansion and utility relief programs.

• Discussion on FY 2025 budget impact of rolled-back property tax rate
• Proposed $500 monthly stipend for city commissioner aides
• Discussion on funding tree canopy expansion in North Beach
• Proposal to discuss emergency resident parking with private garage owners
• Discussion on amending parking fees for constituents meeting with the mayor

Land Use and Sustainability Committee

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee will discuss several ongoing projects, including a status update on the North Beach Master Plan and a proposal to speed up the Baywalk opening by moving it higher on the G.O. Bond prioritization list. Other items include updates on historic hotel redevelopment, a consent agenda for the Land Use Board, and discussions on sanitation log requirements for commercial charter vessels.

• Expedite opening of the Baywalk and move it up the G.O. Bond prioritization list (South Beach)
• Status discussion of the North Beach Master Plan (North Beach)
• Monthly updates on historic hotel redevelopment on Collins Avenue between 14th and 20th Streets (South Beach)
• Implementation of a consent agenda for Land Use Board meetings (citywide)
• Discussion of requiring sanitation/pump‑out logs from commercial charter vessel operators (citywide)

CANCELLED: Presentations and Awards Meeting

The Miami Beach City Commission meeting scheduled for February 19, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda included a series of proclamations, certificates of recognition, and presentations.

• Cancelled: Presentations and Awards Meeting
• Proclamation for Toni's Sushi Bar
• Proclamation for Miami Beach Bicycle Center
• Proclamation for Cafe Avanti
• Proclamation for Black History Month

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and review several property design applications. The board will consider new applications, continued items, and requests for continuances for specific addresses.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• New applications for 6470 Allison Road and 790 Lakeview Drive
• Continued items for 1265 North Biscayne Point Road, 1470 Lincoln Terrace, and 110 N Hibiscus Drive
• Continuance requests for 1500 Bay Road and 4880 Pine Tree Drive

Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committe

The committee will discuss purchasing portable ticket printers for uniform traffic citations and the requirement for secure bicycle storage at special events. Other topics include utilizing Project Green Light to reduce pollution and the timeline for the Miami Beach Convention Center hotel.

• Discuss purchasing portable ticket printers for traffic citations
• Discuss secure bicycle storage for special events
• Discuss using Project Green Light to reduce traffic and pollution
• Discuss timeline for Miami Beach Convention Center hotel
• Discuss activating underutilized spaces in Altos del Mar Park

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will review several historic property applications, including 900 Ocean Drive and projects on Washington and Collins Avenues. It will discuss a resolution supporting a Miami‑Dade County tax exemption for the restoration of the Versailles Hotel at 3425 Collins Avenue. A university presentation on construction‑induced coastal subsidence will be heard, and routine items such as election of officers and approval of minutes will be addressed.

• Review of HPB24-0628 application for 900 Ocean Drive
• Review of HPB23-0591 applications for 1509 & 1515 Washington Avenue and 1500 Collins Avenue
• Resolution supporting a tax exemption for the Versailles Hotel restoration (3425 Collins Avenue)
• Presentation on InSAR observations of construction‑induced coastal subsidence by University of Miami
• Update on HPB24-0626 (2901‑2911 Indian Creek Dr.) property maintenance, fencing, and building permit status

Board of Adjustment - Cancelled - Item will be moved to the March 7th, 2025, Agenda.

The February 7, 2025, meeting of the Board of Adjustment was cancelled. Items from this agenda will be moved to the March 7, 2025, agenda.

Special Commission Meeting

The Special Commission will hear a discussion and possible action on the configuration of Ocean Drive between 5th Street and 14th Place. A Dr. Stanley Sutnick Citizens' Forum will be held citywide. Additional notices on audio‑visual equipment, hybrid meeting participation, advertisements, and Residents' Right to Know items will be presented.

• Discussion/Action: Update on Ocean Drive configuration between 5th St and 14th Pl (South Beach)
• Dr. Stanley Sutnick Citizens' Forum (citywide)
• Notice: Use of audio‑visual equipment for presentations during public meetings
• Notice: How a person may participate during the hybrid City Commission meeting
• Notice: Advertisements and Residents' Right to Know items

Planning Board

The Miami Beach Planning Board will review several comprehensive plan and code amendments, including updates to overlay districts and zoning changes. New applications include a citywide increase of the minimum hotel unit size and a zoning district change for Ocean Terrace. The board will also address continuance or withdrawal requests for existing projects such as a night club at 1235 Washington Avenue.

• PB24-0656 – 1235 Washington Avenue night club (continuance/withdrawal request)
• PB24-0698 – Development regulations for the Alton Beach Bayfront Overlay District (comprehensive plan amendment)
• PB25-0736 – Ocean Terrace MXE Zoning District Change to CD-2 – LDR Overlay (new application)
• PB24-0730 – Increase of Minimum Hotel Unit Size Citywide (new application)
• PB24-0703 – 1250 West Avenue – Alton Beach Bayfront Overlay District (continuance/withdrawal request)

Commission Meeting

The Commission will review a proposal to increase the city's living wage by 3% effective July 1, 2025. The body is also considering multiple procurement contracts for infrastructure and city services, as well as various committee referrals regarding public safety and land use.

• Proposed living wage increase to $13.01 per hour with benefits or $16.46 without
• Contract awards for Lincoln Road Improvements Phase 2 (Drexel and Meridian Avenues)
• Contract for subaqueous water main replacement under Collins Canal at 22nd and 23rd Street
• Referral to discuss the potential repeal of the city's red light camera ordinance
• Referral to discuss regulation of electric bicycles in public spaces

Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committe

The Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee will meet on January 29, 2025 to discuss a range of citywide and neighborhood issues. Topics include a potential ocean rescue base at 7605 Collins Avenue, re‑establishing a nuisance abatement board, a proposed ordinance requiring neighbor notice for trapping and extermination services, and several proposals on parking, trees, and public safety equipment. The committee will also review items related to code enforcement, multifamily garage sales, and bike‑share expansion.

• Discuss utilizing 7605 Collins Avenue as a potential base of operations for ocean rescue.
• Discussion/take action on re‑establishing a nuisance abatement board.
• Proposed ordinance to require notice to neighbors of impending trapping and extermination services.
• Discussion allowing multifamily residence buildings to hold garage sales two times per year.
• Discussion implementing a system that notifies residents of illegal parking before towing.

Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee

The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee will discuss a comprehensive financial policy and the impact of rolled-back property tax rates on the FY 2025 budget. The body will also review various funding requests for public safety, infrastructure, and environmental projects.

• Proposed $500 monthly housing stipend for City Commissioner aides
• Analysis of rolled-back property tax rate impact on FY 2025 budget
• Proposed lease with Vida Bros, LLC for retail space at 100 16 St
• Discussion on funding for FY 2026 police staffing and Marine Patrol Unit expansion
• Proposed utility cost relief program for low-income tenants and homestead owners

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and review design applications. The board will consider new applications and continued items for specific residential or commercial addresses.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• New application: 1470 Lincoln Terrace (DRB24-1049)
• New application: 110 N Hibiscus Drive (DRB24-1032)
• Continued item: 1265 North Biscayne Point Road (DRB24-1038)
• Continuance/Withdrawal request: 1500 Bay Road (DRB24-1040)

Land Use and Sustainability Committee

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee will discuss amending land development regulations to allow limited alcohol sales in residential districts and promote attainable housing. The agenda also includes items on parking, traffic, and historic redevelopment.

• Amend LDRs to permit alcohol sales in RO district along Alton Road
• Discuss 'Live Better' program for attainable housing
• Discuss amending setback requirements for AC units
• Discuss increasing fines for code violations
• Discuss amending height increase vote requirements

Historic Preservation Board -- CANCELED --

The Historic Preservation Board meeting scheduled for January 14, 2025 was canceled. The agenda listed items such as approval of minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting, a City Attorney updates memorandum, and applications for 900 Ocean Drive and 3425 Collins Avenue. No decisions or votes were made at this meeting.

• Approval of minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting
• City Attorney Updates Memorandum dated January 14, 2025
• Application HPB24-0628 for 900 Ocean Drive
• Resolution supporting a Miami‑Dade County tax exemption for the restoration of the Versailles Hotel at 3425 Collins Avenue

Board of Adjustment

The Miami Beach Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss zoning applications and elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair. The meeting will be held in person and online.

• Election of a Chair and a Vice-Chair
• ZBA22-0143, 125-153 Collins Ave.
• ZBA24-0169, 41 La Gorce Circle
• Approval of minutes for November 1, 2024
• After Action Report – November 1, 2024

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss several new development applications and comprehensive plan amendments. Key items include zoning changes for a Mixed Use Entertainment district in North Beach and new requirements for housing impact statements.

• PB24-0727 and PB24-0728: Mixed Use Entertainment District in North Beach zoning and plan amendments
• PB24-0733 and PB24-0735: Housing Impact Statement requirements for development applications
• PB24-0721 and PB24-0720: Parking garage applications for 49 Collins Avenue and 101 Ocean Drive
• PB23-0625: New hotel application for 1509–1515 Washington Avenue and 1500 Collins Avenue
• PB24-0734: Porous surface requirements for parking lots and driveways