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Resolution 2022-32425 RESOLUTION NO; 2022-32425 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CITY'S 2023 STATE AGENDA AS SET FORTH IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT"A" TO THIS RESOLUTION. WHEREAS, at the end of each calendar year, the Mayor and City Commission adopt the City of Miami Beach's state agenda to identify funding and legislative priorities that will be pursued by the City's representatives in Tallahassee, Florida in the following calendar year; and WHEREAS, it is critical for the City's legislative consultants to receive clear direction regarding the City's priorities each year to enable them to work collaboratively with the City Commission in the pursuit of funding for City projects, to advocate effectively for legislative initiatives that are in the best interests of the City and to educate state agencies on issues that impact the City; and WHEREAS, the City's 2023 State Agenda, attached as Exhibit 'A" to this Resolution, is presented to the Mayor and City Commission for approval; and WHEREAS,the proposed 2023 State Agenda will continue to be developed evolve as .the legislative process unfolds and the City's priorities regarding projects, authorizations and policy evolve; and WHEREAS, the Mayor.and the City Commission may, by Resolution, identify additional priorities to be included in the City's 2023 State Agenda and provided to the City's state legislative consultants. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby approves the City's 2023 State Agenda as set forth in the attached Exhibit "A". PASSED and ADOPTED this fg day of De-t- I , 2022.- MAYOR ATTE 4 DEC 1 6 2022 CITY ZRK APPROVED AS TO FORM&LANGUAGE OR EXECUTION NCO RP i,„„a , ORATED1 /Z 3J ZOZZ 1 •. City Attorney y AL Dote Resolutions -C7 B MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager DATE: December 14, 2022 SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH APPROVING THE CITY'S 2023 STATE LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE,AS SET FORTH IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT. RECOMMENDATION Adopt the Resolution BACKGROUND/HISTORY This item presents the City's State Legislative Priorities. The list will be provided to our State lobbyists to advocate for the issue set forth. ANALYSIS Each year, the Mayor and City Commission adopt the City's State Legislative Priorities that will be pursued by the City's representatives in Tallahassee. Throughout the year, additional priorities and resolutions are presented by the Mayor and City Commissioners for Commission approval. Once approved, the priorities or urges are updated to the package and provided to the State team. It is important for the City of Miami Beach to work with the members of the Miami-Dade Delegation, particularly the newly elected members representing Miami Beach. The Administration will work with our lobbyists to schedule appropriate briefings, as well as visits to Tallahassee to ensure we are advocating for desired changes to legislation, securing funding for projects, and working with State agencies on important issues. SUP ORTING SURVEY DATA In the 2022 Resident Survey, 58.7 % of residents were satisfied with the overall quality of services. FINANCIAL INFORMATION NA CONCLUSION Page 268 of 952 The Administration requests that the Mayor and City Commissioner approve the 2023 State Legislative Package. Applicable Area Not Applicable Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O. to Know" item,pursuant to Bond Funds? City Code Section 2-14? No No Strategic Connection. Non-Applicable Legislative Tracking Office of the City Manager Page 269 of 952 Agenda Item Date /021V MIAMI.BEACH 2023 STATE LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE QUALITY OF LIFE Extended Stay/Short-term Rentals -Vacation Rentals The City supports legislation that allows local governments to regulate vacation and extended stay/short-term rental properties. The City strongly opposes any legislation that preempts the regulation of short-term rental laws to the state including, but not limited to, the inspection and licensing of vacation rentals. Resolutions 2022-32001; 2021-3161 Casino Gambling The City strongly opposes any Bills related to casino gambling, and reaffirms its long-standing policy against casino gambling, and opposes any expansion by the Florida Legislature of casino gambling operations.in Florida, including but not limited to any attempt to: 1) supersede the prohibitions on gambling and casino operations in the City's land development regulations and Comprehensive Plan; 2)authorize the transfer of an existing gambling or casino license to a new location; or 3) allow an existing gambling or casino licensee to open a new facility at a new location under the existing license. Resolutions 2018-30199; 2021-31612; 2021-31655; 2021- 31564 Speed and Safety along City Waterways The City urges the Florida Legislature and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to support the City Administration's initiative to protect all persons utilizing the City's waterways by collaboratively working to provide for the installation of appropriate speed and safety signage along certain waterways within the City. Resolution 2021-31945 Noise Pollution Support legislation that would allow local governments to establish mechanisms to reduce vehicle noise pollution. Resolution 2022-32208 Sovereign Immunity Opposes legislation that would waive the sovereign immunity of local governments for claims for damages resulting in damages resulting from the actions of local governments. Resolution 2022- 32035; 2022-31966 TRANSPORTATION Regional Transportation Projects The City supports the efforts of Miami-Dade County, the Florida Department of Transportation, and the Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization to create a Bus Express Rapid Transit network, a key component of the Miami-Dade County Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit Plan, which would connect Miami and Miami Beach via three express bus routes along the I-395/MacArthur Causeway and the I-195/Julia Tuttle Causeway. Furthermore, the City urges FDOT to allow the use of the outside shoulder on the MacArthur Causeway for BERT South service. The City supports the efforts of the Florida Department of Transportation to create a safe and protected shared-use viaduct for pedestrians and cyclists along I-195/Julia Tuttle December 2022 MIAMI BEACH 2023 STATE LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE Causeway. FDOT is currently in the Project Development and Environment study phase; however, funding needs to be identified for future phases, including design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction, in the FDOT 5-year Work Program. The City supports the long-term efforts of the Florida Department of Transportation to design and build new access ramps from the existing 1-95 Express lanes to I-195/Julia Tuttle Causeway. This improvement will not only establish direct connectivity between two limited access facilities on the federal interstate system but will also alleviate traffic congestion on I-395/MacArthur Causeway. FDOT is currently in the Project Development and Environment Study phase; however, funding needs to be identified for future phases, including design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction, in the FDOT 5-year Work Program. Resolution 2022-32364 Pedestrian Safety Improvements The City supports legislation that provides opportunities for funding sources for pedestrian safety improvements. ENERGY/ENVIRONMENT Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands The City joins Miami-Dade County in urging the State of Florida and the federal government for a coordinated and united commitment and funding to restore and protect Biscayne Bay. Mitigation of Coral Reef Diseases The City urges the Florida Department of Environmental Protection ("FDEP")to develop a Management Plan for mitigating coral reef diseases, and further urging the FDEP and the South Florida Water Management District("SFWMD")to implement additional strategies to greatly reduce nutrient loading from all human sources and pathways as a matter of urgency. Resolution 2019-30888 Sargassum Seaweed Removal The City joins Miami-Dade County and urges the Governor and Legislature to appropriate funds for seaweed removal on beaches located in Miami-Dade County,to study the cause of the increase in sargassum seaweed, and to determine any possible solutions as well as alternative removal methods to minimize its impact on the beaches of Miami-Dade County and the City.The City seeks to ensure that marine habitat and wildlife continue to be protected. Expanded Polystyrene or Single-Use Plastic Bags The City urges the Florida Legislature to repeal Sections 403.708, 403.7033, and 500.90 of the Florida Statutes, and reject any other statutes that inhibit a Local Government's ability to regulate expanded polystyrene or single use plastic bags. Resolution 2019-30888 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction The City strongly opposes any legislation which would prevent the state from adopting or participating in greenhouse gas emissions reduction programs without explicit legislative authorization. Resolution 2021-31622 December 2022 MIAMI BEACH 2023 STATE LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE Energy Infrastructure The City strongly opposes any legislation which seek to preempt local government regulation of energy infrastructure. Resolution 2021-31623 Tree Pruning Notices The City strongly supports any legislation which seek to repeal section 163.045, Florida Statues, which currently preempts municipalities from requiring a notice, application, approval, permit, fee, or mitigation for tree pruning, trimming, or removal on residential property. Resolution 2021- 31662 RESILIENCY Property Insurance The cost of wind and flood insurance continue to increase, impacting Miami Beach residents and businesses. The City supports all efforts to increase the accessibility of insurance and keep prices affordable. Living Shorelines Julia Tuttle Causeway Alton Road South location was identified as an optimal location for a living shoreline. A living or hybrid shoreline would help protect the roadway from high tides, sea level rise and storm surge, as well as improve the health of Biscayne Bay through enhancing the marine habitat and providing water quality benefits. Financing for Energy Conservation and Efficiency The City urges the Florida legislature to provide funding to local,governments financing to create programs for residents and businesses that provide financing for energy conservation and efficiency(e.g., energy-efficient heating, cooling, or ventilation systems), renewable energy(e.g., solar panels), wind resistance (e.g., impact resistant windows), and other hardening improvements. Sea Level Rise/Coastal Flooding The City of Miami Beach is extremely vulnerable to rising sea level and climate change and support continued Resilient Florida funding. Increased storm events and higher tides result in tidal and storm induced flooding. It is essential that the state recognize the urgency and severity brought on by these conditions. The City urges the Florida legislature to provide funding for infrastructure improvements to reduce the City's risks of flooding. Resolution 2022-31997 Preserve Beaches/Beach Renourishment The City supports legislation that provides additional funding to preserve and repair the state's beaches and dune system. PREEMPTION Local Authority and Unfunded Mandates The City opposes legislation that would impact home rule powers of municipal governments or in any way reduces local control and authority,as well as any efforts to pass additional costs from December 2022 MIAMI BEACH 2023 STATE LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE the state down to the City. The City supports all efforts made to identify and reduce the number of unfunded mandates imposed on local government. Resolution 2021-31608 Municipal Preemption The City strongly opposes any State legislation that would preempt local rulemaking and weaken local governments'home rule powers and any other bill that would impair the city's ability to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens. Resolution 2021-31654 HUMAN RIGHTS Support of Human Rights Legislation The City strongly supports any legislation that would prohibit discrimination in Florida based on sexual orientation and gender identity in housing, employment, and public accommodations. The City strongly opposes any legislation that seeks to invalidate local ordinances that protect LGBTQ+employees and legalize the controversial and harmful practice of conversion therapies. Resolution 2020-31170; 2021-31639; 2022-32033; 2022-32049 GENERAL Growth Management The City strongly opposes any legislation that would make changes to the Bert J. Harris,Jr., Private Property Rights Protection Act. Resolution 2020-31174 Film, Television, and Digital Media Targeted Rebate Program The City urges the Florida Legislature to create a state-funded film,television, and digital media rebate program to incentivize the industry. Resolution 2021-31607 1% Homeless and Domestic Violence Tax The City urges the State of Florida to adopt legislation to amend Section 212. 0306, Florida Statutes,to allow for the collection of one percent( 1%)tax on food and beverage sales for consumption on premises in the City of Miami Beach, which would not apply to hotels and motels,to assist homeless persons and those at risk of homelessness, and for the construction and operation of domestic violence centers. Resolution 2021-31952 Affordable Housing The City strongly supports legislation seeking to increase affordable and workforce housing development, renovation, and preservation in Miami Beach. Affordable housing inventory focused on service and essential workers supporting the hotel, restaurant, and entertainment industries will increase household stability, support small businesses, and reduce traffic congestion. December 2022 MIAMI BEACH 2023 STATE LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE LEGISLATION TO BE MONITORED Legislation regarding the following issues will be monitored: • Alternative and Renewable Energy including Wind and Solar Energy • Protect condominium owners • State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program • Enterprise Zones • Medical/Recreational Marijuana • Telecommunications/Wireless Communications • Tourism-related Issues • LGBTQ Issues, including gender identity • Body Cameras • Senior Programs • Waterways and Water Regulations/Mooring Issues including Mooring Zones • Community Redevelopment Agencies(CRA) Legislation • Beach Re-nourishment/Erosion Protection • Resiliency and Environmental Sustainability • Flood Protection • Public Private Partnerships • Red light cameras • License Plate Readers • Single Use Plastics/Plastic Bags • Workforce &Affordable Housing Programs • Affordable Workspace • Florida Workers' Compensation Reform FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Additional funding opportunities is sought for the following projects/programs: • Seawalls • Adaptive Park and Recreation Center • Schools and Police school security • Education Programs • Water Projects • Economic Development • State Housing Initiatives Program (SHIP) Funding • Workforce and Affordable Housing • Historic Preservation • Planning for Resiliency/Mitigation • Security Cameras • Transportation December 2022 MIAMI BEACH 2023 STATE LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE December 2022