606-2014 RDA Reso RESOLUTION NO. 606-2014
A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI
BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY(RDA),SETTING THE DATES FOR
THE YEAR 2015 RDA MEETINGS.
WHEREAS, pursuant to its By-Laws,the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency(RDA)shall
meet at such times as prescribed by resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission also sit as the RDA, and schedule the
Redevelopment Agency meetings to coincide with the City Commission meetings; and
WHEREAS, in order to make the City Commission/RDA meetings more efficient and prevent
residents from spending hours waiting for time certain items to be heard, Mayor Philip Levine
proposed in 2013 that all presentations and awards be heard at a separate City Commission
meeting dedicated solely for that purpose; and
WHEREAS, by placing the Presentations and Awards portion of City Commission meetings
on the alternate meeting date, it is anticipated that the regular City Commission/RDA meetings will
start on time, which will increase the likelihood that time certain agenda items are heard at their
scheduled times, or closely thereafter; and
WHEREAS, if needed,the separate City Commission/RDA meeting date for Presentations
and Awards may also be utilized for items that are deemed emergencies and/or continued or not
reached during the regular City Commission/RDA meeting; and
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS
OF THE MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,that the Mayor and City Commission hereby
approve the proposed 2015 RDA Meeting dates and Presentation and Awards/RDA Meeting dates
set forth in Exhibit"A" hereto.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 19th day of November 2014.
PHI L I AIRPERSON
ATTEST:
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EXHIBIT "A"
PROPOSED 2015 RDA MEETING DATES
RDA Meetings Presentation &Awards/RDA Meetings
January 14 (Wednesday) January 27 (Tuesday)
February 11 (Wednesday) February 25 (Wednesday)
March 11 (Wednesday) March 18 (Wednesday)
April 15 (Wednesday) April 29 (Wednesday)
May 6 (Wednesday) May 20 (Wednesday)
June 10 (Wednesday) None
July 8 (Wednesday) July 29 (Wednesday)
August-RDA in recess
September 9 (Wednesday) (September TBA) 2 Rdg of Budget
October 14 (Wednesday) October 21 (Wednesday)
November 9* (Monday) November 23*(Monday)
December 9 (Wednesday) December 16 (Thursday)
*Meeting(s) for election related items only.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
FA resolution setting the dates for the year 2015 Redevelopment Agency(RDA) meetings.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Supports multiple KIO's.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): N/A
Item Summa /Recommendation:
The Mayor and City Commission also sit as the Redevelopment Agency Board, and schedule the
Redevelopment Agency meetings to coincide with the City Commission meetings. Pursuant to the Miami
Beach Redevelopment Agency By-Laws, the Redevelopment Agency(RDA)shall meet at such times as
prescribed by resolution.
The Administration recommends that when preparing the RDA meeting calendar, the City Commission
take into consideration the following events: U.S. Conference of Mayors; Miami-Dade County Days; Art
Basel; ICMA Conference;August recess; September to set the tentative/final millage and budget approval;
November for election/runoff election meetings(if it is an election year);and Federal&Religious Holidays.
(Note: The Miami Beach Annual Boat Show is scheduled for February 12-16, with move-in scheduled to
start on February 6-11 and move-out scheduled on February 17-20,which creates significant parking and
traffic challenges for the City Hall area.)
In order to make the City Commission/RDA Meetings more efficient and prevent residents from spending
multiple hours waiting for a time certain item to be heard, Mayor Philip Levine in 2013 proposed that all
presentations and awards be heard at a separate meeting. By placing all presentations and awards on the
alternate meeting date,the regular City Commission/RDA meetings will start business on time,which will
increase the likelihood that time certain agenda items are taken up at the time listed,or closely thereafter.
Additionally, having a designated Presentations and Awards Commission Meeting will allow the City
Commission an opportunity to properly acknowledge and show gratitude to those individuals or groups who
have taken an active role in serving our community. If needed,the Presentations and Awards Commission
Meeting may be utilized for items that are deemed emergencies and/or continued or not reached during
the previous RDA Meeting. The Administration recommends approving the resolution.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds:
1
2
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
Sign-Offs:
Department Director Assistant City Manager City Manager
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AGENDA .ITEM 1
MIAMIBEACH DATE RZY
MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Heath, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
REDEVELOPMENT AGEN Y MEMORANDUM
TO: Chairperson Philip Levine and Members f the Rede elopment Agency
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, Executive Director
DATE: November 19, 2014
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIRPER ON AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI
BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (RDA), SETTING THE DATES FOR
THE YEAR 2015 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETINGS.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The Mayor and City Commission also sit as the Redevelopment Agency Board, and
schedule the Redevelopment Agency meetings to coincide with the City Commission
meetings. Pursuant to the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency By-Laws, the
Redevelopment Agency (RDA) shall meet at such times as prescribed by resolution.
The Administration recommends that when preparing the RDA meeting calendar, the
City Commission take into consideration the following events: U.S. Conference of
Mayors; Miami-Dade County Days; Art Basel; ICMA Conference; August recess;
September to set the tentative/final millage and budget approval; November for
election/runoff election meetings (if it is an election year); and Federal & Religious
Holidays. (Note: The Miami Beach Annual Boat Show is scheduled for February 12-16,
with move-in scheduled to start on February 6-11 and move-out scheduled on February
17-20, which creates significant parking and traffic challenges for the City Hall area.)
In order to make the City Commission/RDA Meetings more efficient and prevent
residents from spending multiple hours waiting for a time certain item to be heard, Mayor
Philip Levine in 2013 proposed that all presentations and awards be heard at a separate
meeting. By placing all presentations and awards on the alternate meeting date, the
regular City Commission/RDA meetings will start business on time, which will increase
the likelihood that time certain agenda items are taken up at the time listed, or closely
thereafter. Additionally, having a designated Presentations and Awards Commission
Meeting will allow the City Commission an opportunity to properly acknowledge and
show gratitude to those individuals or groups who have taken an active role in serving
our community. If needed, the Presentations and Awards Commission Meeting may be
utilized for items that are deemed emergencies and/or continued or not reached during
the previous RDA Meeting.
In preparing the recommended meeting dates, the Administration set three goals: 1)
schedule one RDA meeting and one Presentations and Awards RDA meeting a month, if
possible; 2) schedule RDA meetings on Wednesdays; and 3) not schedule RDA
meetings during the month of August, while the RDA is in recess.
Based on the consensus reached at the October 22, 2014 Committee of the Whole, it is
recommended that the City Commission/RDA meetings be set as follows:
RDA Meetings Presentations &Awards RDA Meetings
January 14 (Wednesday) January 27 (Tuesday)
February 11 (Wednesday) February 25 (Wednesday)
March 11 (Wednesday) March 18 (Wednesday)
April 15 (Wednesday) April 29 (Wednesday)
May 6 (Wednesday) May 20 (Wednesday)
June 10 (Wednesday) None
July 8 (Wednesday) July 29 (Wednesday)
August- City Commission in recess
September 9 (Wednesday) (September TBA) 2"d Rdg of Budget
October 14 (Wednesday) October-26-21 (Wednesday)
November 9* (Monday) November 23*(Monday)
December 9 (Wednesday) December 16 (Thursday)
*Meeting(s) for election related items only.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission approve the
proposed City RDA meeting dates and Presentation and Awards RDA meeting dates for
the year 2015.
JLM/R /Ic
Attachment "A": List of legal and religious holidays.
Attachment "B": List of Jewish holidays.
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Attachment "A"
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH LEGAL AND RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS 2015
New Year's Day Thursday, January 1, 2015
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 19, 2015
President's Day Monday, February 16, 2015
Good Friday Friday, April 3, 2015
Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015
Memorial Day Monday, May 25, 2015
Independence Day Friday, July 3, 2015
Labor Day Monday, September 7, 2015
Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 26, 2014
Day after Thanksgiving Friday, November 27, 2014
Christmas Friday, December 25, 2015
Attachment "B"
JEWISH HOLIDAYS 2015
Fast of Tevet 10 January 1
Tu B'Shevat February 4
Purim March 4-5 (work should be avoided)
Ta'anit Esther March 4
Shushan Purim March 6
Passover April 3-11 (work permitted only on April 6-9)
Second Passover May 3
Lag B'Omer May 7
Sefirat HaOmer April 4 - May 23
Shavuot May 23-25 (no work permitted)
The'Three Weeks July 4-25
Fast of the 17th of Tammuz July 5
Fast of Tish'a B'Av July 25-26
The 15th of Av July 31
Rosh Hashanah September 13-15 (no work permitted)
The Month of Elul August 16 - September 13
Fast of Gedaliah September 16
Yom Kippur September 22-23 (no work permitted)
Sukkot September 27 - October 4 (work permitted on Sept. 30-
Oct. 2)
Hoshanah Rabbah October 4
Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah October 4-6 (no work permitted)
Chanukah December 6-14
Fast of Tevet 10 December 22