2016-29508 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2016-29508
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE (FCWP), AND
APPROVING A NINETY (90) DAY PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE
TELEVISING OF SPECIAL MASTER HEARINGS FOR SHORT-TERM
RENTALS; AND.AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DIRECT THE
COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT TO TELEVISE THE SPECIAL
MASTER HEARINGS PERTAINING SOLELY TO SHORT-TERM RENTAL
VIOLATIONS CITED PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 142-109, 142-905 AND
142-1111 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES
FOR THE DURATION OF THE PILOT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission, at their May 11, 2016 Commission meeting,
referred to the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee an agenda item that would encapsulate
the televising of the City's Special Master Hearings; and
WHEREAS, the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee held its meeting on June 17,
2016, and discussed the televising of the City's Special Master Hearings, in conjunction with those
potential issues that could emerge from the televising of these type of hearings; and
WHEREAS, the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee recommendation was limited to
televising those Special Master Hearings that involve violations of Sections 142-109, 142-905 and
142-1111 of the City Code (short-term rental cases) pursuant to a Pilot Program for a period of
ninety (90) days; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission
accept the recommendation of the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee,and authorize the City
Manager to direct the Communications Department to implement the Pilot Program, which will
televise those Special Master Hearings involving short-term rental violations cited pursuant to
Sections 142-109, 142-905 and 142-1111 of the City Code for the duration of the Pilot Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,that the Mayor and City Commission
hereby accepts the recommendation of the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee(FCWP), and
approves a ninety(90)day Pilot Program for the televising of Special Master Hearings for short-term
rentals; and authorizes the City Manager to direct the Communications Department to televise the
Special Master Hearings pertaining solely to short-term rental violations cited pursuant to sections
142-109, 142-905 and 142-1111 of the Miami Beach Code of Laws and Ordinances for the duration
of the Pilot Program of ninety days.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Accepting The Recommendation Of The Finance And Citywide Projects Committee, And
Approving A Ninety (90) Day Pilot Program For The Televising Of Special Master Hearings For Short-Term
Rentals; And Authorizing The City Manager To Direct The Communications Department To Televise The
Special Master Hearings Pertaining Solely To Short-Term Rental Violations Cited Pursuant To Sections 142-
' 109, 142-905 And 142-1111 Of The Miami Beach Code Of Laws And Ordinances For The Duration Of The
Pilot Program Of Ninety Days.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Strengthen Internal Controls To Achieve More Accountability
Enhance External And Internal Communication From And Within The City
Ensure Compliance With Code Within Reasonable Time Frame Emphasizing The Code For Commercial
Development
Item Summary/Recommendation:
At the May 11, 2016 Commission Meeting a referral was made to the Finance and Citywide Projects
Committee to consider televising City Special Master hearings.The Finance and Citywide Projects Committee
held a discussion to consider televising the City's Special Master hearings at its meeting on June 17, 2016.
Televising all hearings would amount to over 300 hours of video and could require additional resources. The
Committee recommended that the Special Master hearings involving short-term rental violations of Section
142-109, 142-905 and 142-1111 of the City of Miami Beach Code of Laws and Ordinances be televised on
MBTV as a pilot program for ninety days.
The estimated hourly cost to televise on MBTV is$31.25. Since the number and the length of time of Special
Master hearings vary, it is difficult to estimate costs at this time. After the ninety day pilot program, staff can
calculate the costs based on actual meetings.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends adopting the resolution.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
The Mayor and City Commission referred this matter to the Finance and Citywide Projects(FWCP)Committee
at its May 11,2016 meeting and the FCWP passed a motion on June 17,2016 to recommend that the Special
Master hearings involving short-term rental violations of Sections 142-109, 142-905 and 142-1111 of the City of
Miami Beach Code of Laws and Ordinances be televised on MBTV as a pilot program for ninety days.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1 n/a
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3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary: The pilot program will be funded from existing resources. The estimated
hourly cost to televise on MBTV is $31.25. Since the number and the length of time of Special Master
hearings vary, the actual costs of this pilot program will be used as a basis to determine the fiscal impact
should this program be extended into FY 2017.
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Hernan D. Cardeno, Code Compliance
Sign-Offs:
Department Director Assistant •i I anager City M. a'.er
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MIAMIBEACH AGENDA ITEM R DATE .1'i3-1C
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSI A N MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members the City C?mmission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: July 13, 2016
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING E RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND
CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE (FCWP),AND APPROVING A NINETY(90) DAY
PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE TELEVISING OF SPECIAL MASTER HEARINGS FOR
SHORT-TERM RENTALS;AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DIRECT THE
COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT TO TELEVISE THE SPECIAL MASTER HEARINGS
PERTAINING SOLELY TO SHORT-TERM RENTAL VIOLATIONS CITED PURSUANT
TO SECTIONS 142-109, 142-905 AND 142-1111 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CODE OF
LAWS AND ORDINANCES FOR THE DURATION OF THE PILOT PROGRAM OF
NINETY DAYS.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends adopting the Resolution.
BACKGROUND
At the May 11, 2016 Commission Meeting a referral was made to the Finance and Citywide Projects
Committee to consider televising City Special Master hearings.
At its meeting on June 17, 2016 the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee held a discussion to
consider televising the City's Special Master hearings.
Televising all hearings would amount to over 300 hours of video and could require additional
resources. The Committee recommended that the Special Master hearings involving short-term
rental violations of Section 142-109, 142-905 and 142-1111 of the City of Miami Beach Code of
Laws and Ordinances be televised on MBTV as a pilot program for ninety days.
The estimated hourly cost to televise on MBTV is$31.25. Since the number and the length of time
of Special Master hearings vary, it is difficult to estimate costs at this time. After the ninety day pilot
program, staff can calculate the costs based on actual meetings.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the Resolution.
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