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Resolution 2023-32725RESOLUTION NO. 2023-32725 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CITY'S 2024 STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA AS SET FORTH IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A" TO THIS RESOLUTION. WHEREAS, each year, the Mayor and City Commission adopt the City of Miami Beach's state legislative agenda to identify funding and legislative priorities that will be pursued by the City's representatives in Tallahassee, Florida during the upcoming Legislative Session; 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 2024 State Legislative Agenda, attached as Exhibit 'A" to this Resolution, is presented to the Mayor and City Commission for approval; and WHEREAS, the proposed 2024 State Legislative Agenda will continue to be developed 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 2024 State Legislative 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 2024 State Legislative Agenda as set forth in the attached Exhibit "A". PASSED and ADOPTED this 13'h day of September 2023. ATTEST: SEP 2 0 2023 Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk -IN 0 ° ORAT D` Dan Gelber, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM & LAk4GUAGE & FOR EXECUTION 9 f � -4 L�Crly AGanyr� 0�0� Cardillo, Lilia From: Monserrat, Marcia Sent: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 5:19 PM To: Cardillo, Lilia Subject: RE: Please provide the updated Legislative Priorities attachment. Attachments: 2024 State Legislative Priorities 10042023.pdf Lilia — attached are the priorities as amended by commission direction. From: Cardillo, Lilia <LiliaCardillo@miamibeachfl.gov> Sent: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 2:27 PM To: Monserrat, Marcia <MarciaMonserrat@miamibeachfl.gov> Subject: Please provide the updated Legislative Priorities attachment. 9:44:51 a.m. C7 B A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CITY'S 2024 STATE AGENDA AS SET FORTH IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A" TO THIS RESOLUTION. Office of the City Manager ACTION: Resolution 2023-32725 adopted as amended. Item Separated by Mayor Gelber. Motion made by Mayor Gelber seconded and adopted by acclamation. Marcia Monserrat to handle. AMENDMENT: • Add the Live Local Act and the Unsafe Structure Bill to the list of the City's priorities. DIRECTION: • Look at all legal actions that can be taken and come back to the next City Commission Meeting of October 18, 2023 with more information. Office of the City Attorney to handle. MIAMIBEACH Lilia Cardillo, Agenda Coordinator OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel: 305-673-7411 / Fax: 786-394-4139 / www rniamibeachfl.gov We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and plan in our vibrant, tropical, historic community 1 MIAMI BEACH 2024 STATE LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE This package outlines the legislative program of the City of Miami Beach for the 2024 Session. While these priorities aim to direct the City's advocacy efforts in Tallahassee, the list is not comprehensive, and there may be emerging issues or developments that will necessitate action from the Commission. QUALITY OF LIFE PRIORITIES 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 opposes any Bills pertaining to casino gambling. It firmly reaffirms its longstanding policy against casino gambling and expresses its opposition to any expansion of casino gambling operations in Florida by the Legislature. This opposition includes any attempts to override the existing prohibitions on gambling and casino operations outlined in the City's land development regulations and Comprehensive Plan. The City also opposes authorizing the relocation of existing gambling or casino licenses and opening new facilities at different locations using existing licenses. The City does not support any compacts with tribal authorities that aim to gain approval for casinos on non -tribal lands. 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, safety signage, anchoring limitation areas, and a regulated public mooring field along certain waterways within the City. The City urges the Legislature to expand anchoring limitation areas that restrict the overnight mooring near residential areas of Miami Beach that would complement and allow for the operation of a regulated mooring field. Resolution 2021-31945 Anchoring Limitation Areas The City urges the Florida Legislature to directly establish an Anchoring Limitation Area (ALA) for the residential islands within Biscayne Bay, including Sunset Islands, Star Island, Palm Island, and Hibiscus Island prior to the commencement of the Mooring Field Project operations. Resolution 2023-32646 Noise Pollution Support legislation that would allow local governments to establish mechanisms to reduce vehicle noise pollution. Resolutions 2022-32208; 2022-32439 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 MIAMI BEACH 2024 STATE LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE PUBLIC SAFETY PRIORITIES Secondary Baker Act Options The City urges the Florida Legislature to promulgate legislation requiring a more comprehensive assessment and evaluation period for persons who have repeatedly met the established criteria and been taken for involuntary examination pursuant to Florida's Baker Act, in order to provide hospitals and other receiving facilities the opportunity to conduct a more detailed and thorough examination to assess whether such persons require further treatment or commitment at an appropriate mental health facility. Resolution 2023-32584 TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIES Bus Express Rapid Transit Network The City supports the efforts of Miami -Dade County, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), 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 1-395/MacArthur Causeway and the 1-195/Julia Tuttle Causeway. 1-95 Express Lane Access Ramp The City supports the long-term efforts of FDOT to design and build new access ramps from the existing 1-95 Express lanes to 1-195/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 1-395/MacArthur Causeway. Shared -Used Viaduct for Pedestrians and Cyclists The City supports the efforts of FDOT to create a safe and protected shared -use viaduct for pedestrians and cyclists along 1-195/Julia Tuttle Causeway and 1-395/MacArthur Causeway. Including a bi-directional shared -use viaduct connecting the baywalks in Miami and Miami Beach. Resolution 2022-32364. Waterborne Transportation Service The City urges the FDOT to provide financial assistance for the operation of cross -by commuter waterborne transportation (i.e. water taxi/ferry) service connecting Miami Beach and downtown Miami to reduce traffic congestion along 1-395/MacArthur Causeway. Collins Ave Multimodal Corridor Planning Study The City supports the recommended alternative in the FDOT Collins Avenue Multimodal Corridor Planning Study from 41 Street to 63 Street and urges FDOT to fully fund the design and construction phases of the project in the FDOT 5-Year Work Program. Resolution 2023-32579 Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements The City supports legislation that provides opportunities for funding sources for pedestrian safety improvements. In particular, the City urges the FDOT to allow the painting of green bike lanes on state roads to enhance bicycle safety, improve bike lane visibility, and raise driver awareness. Currently, FDOT allows green paint to be applied only at bicycle -vehicle conflict points along bike lanes and not throughout the entire bike lane. MIAMI BEACH 2024 STATE LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE 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. Residents -Only Entry Lane The City requests that the Florida Legislature provide the FDOT with the regulatory authority to establish an MOT that prioritizes Miami Beach residents via a residents -only lane during any State of Emergency of High Impact Period, along the 1-395/MacArthur Causeway and the 1-195/Julia Tuttle Causeway. Resolution 2023-32709 ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES 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 continue to appropriate funds for seaweed removal on beaches located in Miami -Dade County, 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 single -use plastics, 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 Energy Infrastructure The City strongly opposes any legislation which seeks to preempt local government regulation of energy infrastructure. Resolution 2021-31623 Tree Pruning Notices The City strongly supports any legislation which seeks to repeal section 163.045, Florida Statutes, which currently preempts local governments from requiring a notice, application, approval, permit, MIAMI BEACH 2024 STATE LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE fee, or mitigation for tree pruning, trimming, or removal on residential property. Resolution 2021- 31662 Fertilizer The City urges the Florida Legislature to grandfather or preserve any local ordinances that were enacted prior to the passing of any statue that inhibits local governments ability to protect Biscayne Bay by regulating fertilizer management. Federal Funding Opportunities The City urges the State of Florida to apply for and accept federal funds being offered for energy efficiency, electric vehicle infrastructure, resilience, and greenhouse gas emissions reduction. RESILIENCY PRIORITIES Property Insurance The cost of wind and flood insurance continues to increase, impacting Miami Beach residents and businesses. The City supports all efforts to increase the accessibility of insurance and keep prices affordable. The City opposes all efforts by Citizens Property Insurance to "force out" policyholders requiring them to seek coverage from private insurance. The City opposes all requirements to purchase additional flood insurance. 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 supports 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 and Enhance Dunes, Beaches/Beach Renourishment The City supports legislation that provides additional funding to preserve, restore and enhance the state's beaches and dune system that provide significant recreational, environmental benefits, and help protect the City from storm surge flooding. MIAMI BEACH 2024 STATE LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE Resilient Adaptation of Public Assets and Private Property The City supports legislation that provides additional funding and incentives to reduce the impact of flooding by adapting existing buildings, including private homes, residences, and commercial properties, through strategies including floodproofing, green infrastructure, and structural elevation. PREEMPTION PRIORITIES Local Authority and Unfunded Mandates The City opposes legislation that would impact home rule powers of local governments or in any way reduces local control and authority, as well as any efforts to pass additional costs from 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 Local Government 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 Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation The City opposes any amendment to the Live Local Act or any other bill that would further preempt or otherwise limit the City's authority to engage in comprehensive planning and/or land development regulation. The City seeks to promote development that is consistent with the scale and character of our community, including our historic districts, and limit impacts to hurricane evacuation routes. Historic Preservation The City opposes any legislation that would preempt the City's authority to enforce provisions of our historic preservation designations and ordinances. HUMAN RIGHTS PRIORITIES 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 HOUSING PRIORITIES Senior Programming and Housing The City strongly supports any legislation that creates additional funding for subsidized housing and programming for seniors 65 and older. MIAMI BEACH 2024 STATE LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE 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. GENERAL PRIORITIES 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 Rehabilitation Facilities for Homeless Persons The City strongly supports legislation that creates funding for rehabilitation facilities to assist homeless persons' physical, medical, and/or mental healthcare needs on both a short-term and long-term basis. Public Records Request The City supports legislation that prohibits anonymous public record requests to ensure the responsible use of public information and enhance the records request process. Handicapped Placard Abuse The City supports legislation to establish stronger regulations and penalties to deter the abuse of handicapped parking placards, to preserve accessible parking spaces. 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 MIAMI BEACH 2024 STATE LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE • 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 MIAMIBEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager DATE: September 13, 2023 SUBJECT.A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CITY'S 2024 STATE AGENDA AS SET FORTH IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A" TO THIS RESOLUTION. RECOMMENDATION Accept the resolution. • ► I Ih . • : This package outlines the legislative program of the City of Miami Beach for the 2024 State Legislative Session. While these priorities aim to direct the Citys advocacy efforts in Tallahassee, the list is not comprehensive, and there may be emerging issues or developments that will necessitate action from the Commission. ANALYSIS Each year, the Mayor and City Commission adopt the City's State Legislative Priorities that will be pursued by Citys 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 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. CONCLUSION The administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commissioner approve the 2024 State Page 542 of 2938 Legis!a6ve Package. Applicable Area Not Applicable [oil E ,Strategoc Connection Non -Applicable Legislafnre Tracking Office of the City Manager ATTACHMENTS: Description No Draft 2024 State Legislative Priorities Page 543 of 2938 MIAMI BEACH 2024 STATE LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE This package outlines the legislative program of the City of Miami Beach for the 2024 Session. While these priorities aim to direct the City's advocacy efforts in Tallahassee, the list is not comprehensive, and there may be emerging issues or developments that will necessitate action from the Commission. UALITY OF LIFE PRIORITIES 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 mduding, but not knaed to, the inspection and licensing of vacation rentals. Resolutions 2022-32001; 2021-3161 Casino Gambling The City opposes any Bills pertaining to casino gambling. It firmly reaffirms its longstanding policy against casino gambling and expresses its opposition to any expansion of casino gambling operations in Florida by the Legislature. This opposition includes any attempts to override the existing prohibitions on gambling and casino operations otaned in the City's land development regulations and Comprehensive Plan. The City also opposes authorizing the relocation of existing gambling or casino licenses and opening new faciTtes at different bcations using existing licenses. The City does not support any compacts with tribal authorities that aim to gain approval for casinos on non -tribal lands. Safety along City Waterways The City urges the Florida legislature and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to support the C4 Administration's initiative to protect all persons utilizing the City's waterways by collaboratively working to provide for the installation of appropriate speed, safety signage, anchorhV limitation areas, and a regulated public mooring field along certain waterways within the City. The City urges the Legislature to expand anchoring limitation areas that restrict the overnight mooring near residential areas of Miami Beach that would complement and allow for the operation of a regulated mooring field. Resolution 2021-31945 Anchoring Limitation Areas The City urges the Florida Legislature to directly establish an Anchoring Limitation Area (ALA) for the residential islands within Biscayne Bay, including Sunset Islands, Star Island, Palm Island, and Hibiscus Island prior to the commencement of the Mooring Field Project operations. Resolution 2023-32646 Noise Pollution Support legislation that would allow local governments to establish mechanisms to reduce vehicle noise pollution. Resolutions 2022-32208; 2022-32439 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 Page 544 of 2938 MIAMI BEACH 2024 STATE LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE PUBLIC SAFETY PRIORITIES Secondary Baker Act Options The City urges the Florida Legislature to promulgate legislation requiring a more comprehensive assessment and evaluation period for persons who have repeatedly met the established criteria and been taken for involuntary examination pursuant to Florida's Baker Act, in order to provide hospitals and other receiving facilities the opportunity to conduct a more detailed and thorough examination to assess whether such persons require further treatment or commitment at an appropriate mental health facility. Resolution 2023-32584 TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIES Bus Express Rapid Transit Network The City supports the efforts of Miami -Dade County, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), 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 1-395/MacArthur Causeway and the 1-195/Julia Tuttle Causeway. 1-95 Express Lane Access Ramp The City supports the long-term efforts of FOOT to design and build new access ramps from the existing 1-95 Express lanes to 1-195/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 1-395/MacArthur Causeway. Shared -Used Viaduct for Pedestrians and Cyclists The City supports the efforts of FOOT to create a safe and protected shared -use viaduct for pedestrians and cyclists along 1-195/Julia Tuttle Causeway and 1-395/MacArthur Causeway. Including a bi-directional shared -use viaduct connecting the baywalks in Miami and Miami Beach. Resolution 2022-32364. Waterborne Transportation Service The City urges the FOOT to provide financial assistance for the operation of cross -by commuter waterborne transportation (i.e. water taxifferry) service connecting Miami Beach and downtown Miami to reduce traffic congestion along 1-395/MacArthur Causeway. Collins Ave Multimodal Corridor Planning Study The City supports the recommended alternative in the FOOT Collins Avenue Muttimodal Corridor Planning Study from 41 Street to 63 Street and urges FDOT to fully fund the design and construction phases of the project in the FDOT 5-Year Work Program. Resolution 2023-32579 Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements The City supports legislation that provides opportunities for funding sources for pedestrian safety improvements. In particular, the City urges the FOOT to allow the painting of green bike lanes on state roads to enhance bicycle safety, improve bike lane visibility, and raise driver awareness. Currently, FDOT allows green paint to be applied only at bicycle -vehicle conflict points along bike lanes and not throughout the entire bike lane. Page 545 of 2938