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City Commission Meeting
ADDENDUM MATERIAL 1
City Hall, Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor, 1700 Convention Center Drive
March 13, 2013
Mayor Matti Herrera Bower
Vice-Mayor Jonah Wolfson
Commissioner Jorge R. Exposito
Commissioner Michael Gongora
Commissioner Jerry Libbin
Commissioner Edward L. Tobin
Commissioner Deede Weithorn
Interim City Manager Kathie G. Brooks
City Attorney Jose Smith
City Clerk Rafael E. Granado
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registration of all lobbyists with the City Clerk prior to engaging in any lobbying activity with the City
Commission, any City Board or Committee, or any personnel as defined in the subject Code
sections. Copies of the City Code sections on lobbyists laws are available in the City Clerk's office.
Questions regarding the provisions of the Ordinance should be directed to the Office of the City
Attorney.
ADDENDUM AGENDA
C4 -Commission Committee Assignments
C4N Referral To The Land Use And Development Committee To Discuss An Ordinance Requiring
An Outside Firm Or The City Being The Entity That Mails Notice In Land Use Situations.
(Requested by Vice-Mayor Jonah Wolfson)
C40 Referral To The Finance And Citywide Projects Committee To Discuss Permit Expiration
Courtesy Notices; Amnesty For Expired Permits; And Length Of Time For Building Permits.
(Requested by Commissioner Deede Weithorn)
C4P Referral To The Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee To Discuss Unexpected Board
Vacancies Requiring Commission Vote.
(Requested by Commissioner Deede Weithorn)
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C4 -Commission Committee Assignments (Continued)
C4Q Referral To The Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee To Discuss Bicyclist Safety Campaign
With The Miami Beach Police Department, Deco Bikes And Local Bicycle Rental Companies.
(Requested by Commissioner Deede Weithorn)
C4R Referral To The Land Use And Development Committee To Discuss Chapter 30, Entitled "Code
Enforcement," Article I, Entitled "In General," Article II, Entitled "Special Masters," And Article Ill,
Entitled "Enforcement Procedure," Of The Code Of The City Of Miami Beach, Florida.
(Requested by Vice-Mayor Jonah Wolfson)
C4S Referral To The Land Use And Development Committee To Discuss Chapter 46, Entitled
"Environment," Article IV, Entitled "Noise," Of The Code Of The City Of Miami Beach, Florida.
(Requested by Vice-Mayor Jonah Wolfson)
C7 -Resolutions
C70 A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 2013-28115 Which Created The Mayor's Ad Hoc Committee
To Plan The 2013 Sustainable & Authentic Florida Conference And Dissolving Said Committee.
(Requested by Mayor Matti Herrera Bower)
(Legislative Tracking: City Attorney's Office)
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Kathie Brooks, Interim-City Manager
FROM: Jonah Wolfson, Vice Mayor
DATE:
SUBJECT: Agenda Item
Please place on the March 131h, 2013, Commission Meeting Agenda a referral to the
Land Use and Development Committee to discuss an ordinance requiring an outside
firm or the City being the entity that mails notice in Land Use situations.
If you have any questions, please contact Leonor Hernandez at extension 6437.
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
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Ms. Kathie Brooks, Interim City Manager
Mr. Rafael Granado, City Clerk
Commissioner Deede Weithorn
March 7, 2013
Referral to Finance Committee:
Permit Expiration Courtesy Notices; Amnesty for Expired Permits; and,
Length of Time for Building Permits
It has been the norm of our Building Department to send property owners and/or a permit
holder a courtesy notification in the mail within 30 days of the expiration of their permit
informing them that their permit will expire. The purpose of this notification is to allow a
property owner or permit holder to request an inspection prior to a permit expiring to either
close the permit or automatically extend the permit for a period of 180 if an inspection is
approved. These courtesy notices also provide an opportunity for those property owners who
have invested in pulling a permit but have as of yet not begun construction the opportunity
request a permit extension prior to permit expiration.
Failure to extend, close, or renew a building permit prior to expiration will require a permit
holder to pay a fee of 25% of the original permit fee plus a $57 processing fee if the permit is
renewed within 180 days of the expiration of the permit. If the request to renew a permit
occurs after 180 days of the expiration date a fee of 25 percent of the original permit fee, plus
a fee of 20 percent of the new permit fee shall be charged.
As a result of the expenses associated with renewing an expired permit, property owners and
permit holders have come to rely on the notification cards which the Building Department
mails to residents. Though the City's Building Department considers the notification cards a
courtesy, they have become an expectation of the property owners and permit holders.
Recently, Commissioner Weithorn's office has received complaints from residents alleging late
delivery and at times even no delivery oft he Building Department's courtesy notification cards
and, as a result, these property owners and permit holders have had their permit placed in
expired status.
As such, Commissioner Deede Weithorn would like to refer to the Finance Committee a
discussion item regarding the courtesy notification cards issued by the Building Department. As
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part of this discussion, consideration should be given to the possibility of:
1. Creating policy formally establishing that the existing courtesy notices must be
provided to property owners and/or permit holders at least 130 days prior to
permit expiration;
2. Amnesty or a reduction of fees be provided to property owners and/or permit
holders who have an expired permit as a result of receiving a late notification
card which was post marked no earlier than 30 days prior to the expiration of a
permit; and,
3. Allowing property owners to pull permits for a period of time more than six
months and not to exceed one year and/or allow permit extensions of more
than 180 days.
Should you have any questions and/or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at
extension 6528.
Alex J. Fernandez,
Deputy to Commissioner Weithorn
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Ms. Kathie Brooks, Interim City Manager
Mr. Rafael Granado, City Clerk
Commissioner Deede Weithorn
March 7, 2013
Referral to Neighborhoods Committee:
MEMORANDUM
Unexpected Board Vacancies Requiring Commission Vote
Occasionally seats unexpectedly become vacant on the City's "power boards." Frequently
these unexpected vacancies occur at times other than at the end of terms which usually occur
at the end of the calendar year. These vacancies open the opportunity for a new appointment
through a vote of the City Commission. Further, it has become the unwritten standard that, in
order to be considered a viable applicant to fill a vacancy on any of these boards, the
interested party should individually meet with the Mayor and City Commission to provide the
elected officials the opportunity to get to know the applicant and his/her qualifications prior to
casting a vote in favor or against their appointment to a board.
In an effort to provide interested and qualified residents an opportunity to apply and be
considered for appointment, Commissioner Deede Weithorn would like to propose a minimum
thirty day period between a seat becoming vacant (at times other than the end of a term or
term limit) and a vote of the City Commission to fill the vacant seat. This period will especially
help those interested parties who may have the necessary professional experience but lack the
personal contact with the elected officials to quickly obtain a meeting.
Commissioner Weithorn would like to refer this item for discussion to the Neighborhoods
Committee. Should you have any questions and/or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact
me at extension 6528.
Alex J. Fernandez,
Deputy to Commissioner Weithorn
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION
TO:
FROM:
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SUBJECT:
Ms. Kathie Brooks, Interim City Manager
Mr. Rafael Granado, City Clerk
Commissioner Deede Weithorn
March 7, 2013
Referral to Neighborhoods Committee:
Bicyclist Safety Campaign
MEMORANDUM
In its efforts to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality and promote alternative modes of
transportation, in March, 2011 the City of Miami Beach partnered with Deco Bike and together
launched a successful bicycle share program. On January 24th, 2013, the Commission of the City
of Miami voted unanimously to allow Deco Bike to expand its operations into Miami. This
expansion will result in 50 new station locations and 500 bikes to be located in Miami's
downtown, Coconut Grove, Omni, Little Havana, Midtown, Design District and the Brickell
Financial District. And, according to Deco Bike's website, the new network will link with Deco
Bike's well-known Miami Beach bike sharing program to form one of the largest programs in
the US with 150+ station locations and more than 1,500 bikes.
With a membership of over 500,000 and over 1.2 million rides in 2012 alone, Deco Bikes touts
its Miami Beach partnership as the busiest fleet-per-bike bicycle share program in the United
States. As such, Miami Beach has witnessed an undisputable increase of bicyclists sharing the
roadways with motor vehicles-a trend which can be expected to continue to increase once
the City of Miami expansion is launched later in 2013.
With such great success in getting residents and visitors out of vehicles and on bicycles comes
the responsibility of protecting the safety of all who use our roads. According to the Bikes
Belong Foundation, most bicycle safety campaigns in the United States are geared to
automobile drives. However, other cities throughout the nation and internationally with high
bicyclist activity have engaged in bicycle safety campaigns to educate bicyclists on the rights
and laws that apply to them as well.
Cities such as Louisville, KY; Cambridge, MA; and, Columbia, MOhave created initiatives with
law enforcement to enforce bike safety laws. In Cambridge, MA local police are participating in
physical education classes for kids' bicycle safety education. Portland, OR provides low income
bicyclists free or discounted safety equipment including helmet, lights, reflectors, and bells.
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Larger and more traffic congested cities such as New York City provides bicyclists a helpful
handbook with information on making cycling safer and easier, including applicable laws and
tips on using newer bike facilities such as protected lanes and bike boxes.
In the State of Florida, as in New York, bicyclists have all of the rights and all of the duties
applicable to the driver of any other vehicle -Florida State Statutes 316.2065. Though a
bicyclist may be cited by law enforcement for violations of traffic laws, it is Commissioner
Weithorn's vision for the City of Miami Beach to engage in an educational campaign for
bicyclists. As such, Commissioner Weithorn would like to refer to the Neighborhoods
Committee a discussion item to create a public safety campaign with the Miami Beach Police
Department, Deco Bikes, and local bicycle rental companies.
Should you have any questions and/or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at
extension 6528.
Alex J. Fernandez,
Deputy to Commissioner Weithorn
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OFFICE OF HIE MAYOR AND COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Kathy Brooks, Interim-City Manager
FROM: Jonah Wolfson, Vice Mayor
DATE: March 81h, 2013
SUBJECT: Agenda Item
Please place on the March 131h, 2013, Commission Meeting Agenda a referral to the
Land Use and Development Committee to discuss Chapter 30, entitled "Code
Enforcement," Article I, entitled "In General," Article II, entitled "Special Masters,"
and Article Ill, entitled "Enforcement Procedure," of the Code of the City of Miami
Beach, Florida.
If you have any questions, please contact Leon or Hernandez at extension 6437.
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Kathy Brooks, Interim-City Manager
FROM: Jonah Wolfson, Vice Mayor
DATE: March 81h, 2013
SUBJECT: Agenda Item
Please place on the March 131h, 2013, Commission Meeting Agenda a referral to the
Land Use and Development Committee to discuss Chapter 46, entitled
"Environment," Article IV, entitled "Noise," of the Code of the City of Miami Beach,
Florida.
If you have any questions, please contact Leon or Hernandez at extension 6437.
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
To: Kathie G. Brooks, Interim City Manager
From: Matti Herrera Bower, Mayor
Date: March 7, 2013
Re: Commission Agenda Item
Please place on the consent agenda for the March 13, 2013 Commission Meeting a
resolution to dissolve the Mayors Ad Hoc Committee to Plan the Sustainable and Authentic
Florida 2013 Conference.
The Committee met recently and decided among themselves, through a duly passed motion,
that the work required to produce a successful conference would best be accomplished
through a separate not for profit organization.
I support their decision, urge the Commission to affirm their wishes and look forward to a
successful Conference.
Should you have any questions, please contact Gabrielle Redfern at Extension 6157.
Thank you.
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RESOLUTION NO. -----
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2013-28115
WHICH CREATED THE MAYOR'S AD HOC
COMMITTEE TO PLAN THE 2013 SUSTAINABLE &
AUTHENTIC FLORIDA CONFERENCE AND
DISSOLVING SAID COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Resolution No. 2013-28115, the Mayor and City Commission
created a Mayor's Ad Hoc Committee ("Committee") whose purpose was to report to and
receive input from the Mayor and City Committee with regard to the planning of the 2013
Sustainable & Authentic Florida Conference ("Conference") to be held in Miami Beach, Florida
in October of 2013; and
WHEREAS, at the Committee's meeting of March 7, 2013, the Committee discussed the
difficulties in proceeding forward in planning the Conference due to its structure as a City
Committee and the ability of the Committee to best accomplish the planning of the Conference
through the structure of a 501 (c)(3) corporation; and
WHEREAS, based upon its discussion and careful consideration of the best way to
proceed with the planning of the Conference, a motion was made and passed by the
Committee to respectfully recommend to the Mayor and Commission that the Committee be
dissolved; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission accept the recommendation of the
Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that Resolution No. 2013-28115 is
hereby rescinded and the Mayor's Ad Hoc Committee to plan the 2013 Sustainable & Authentic
Florida Conference is hereby dissolved.
PASSED and ADOPTED this ___ day of _____ , 2013.
ATTEST:
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
Matti Herrera Bower
Mayor
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