2014-28620 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2014-28620
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION
OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AT
ITS MAY 30, 2014 MEETING TO DEVELOP EVENT PROGRAMMING
GUIDELINES FOR THE NORTH BEACH BANDSHELL THAT ARE
FOCUSED ON CULTURAL EVENTS THAT EMPHASIZE COMMUNITY
BENEFIT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR A DISTRIBUTED SOUND
SYSTEM FOR THE NORTH BEACH BANDSHELL THAT
CONCENTRATES THE SOUND WITHIN THE PARAMETERS OF THE
FACILITY.
WHEREAS, live music events at the North Beach Bandshell are often louder than ambient music
and can be heard at a distance; and
WHEREAS, since the North Beach Blue Ribbon Committee has strongly advocated for greater
programming of the Bandshell, a discussion regarding the types of events and the noise issue was
referred to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC) and was discussed at the
Committee's May 30, 2014 meeting; and
WHEREAS, during its May 30, 2014 meeting, the NCAC passed a motion that events held at the
Bandshell be limited to cultural events programming that emphasize a community benefit and that will
help encourage economic development in North Beach; and
WHEREAS, the NCAC also recommended that all special events for the North Beach Bandshell
cease by 11:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, the NCAC further recommended that the Administration prepare, for consideration
by the City Commission, an RFP for a distributed sound system that concentrates the sounds within the
limits of the facility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby accept the
recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee at its May 30, 2014 meeting to
develop event programming guidelines for the North Beach Bandshell that are focused on cultural events
that emphasize community benefit and economic development and further -authorize the City
Administration to prepare an RFP for a distributed sound system for the North Beach Bandshell that
concentrates the sound within the parameters of the facility.
PASSED and ADOPTED this // day of 714n-e , 2014.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And Commission Of The City Of Miami Beach Accepting The Recommendation Of
The Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee At Its May 30, 2014 Meeting To Develop Event
Programming Guidelines For The North Beach Bandshell That are Focused On Cultural Events That
Emphasize Community Benefit And Economic Development And Further Authorizing The City Administration
To Prepare A Request For Proposals (RFP) For A Distributed Sound System For The North Beach Bandshell
That Concentrates The Sound Within The Parameters Of The Facility.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Supporting Data(Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc
Item Summa /Recommendation:
Live music events at the North Beach Bandshell are often louder than ambient music and can be heard by
neighboring residents. In a typical year, approximately six to eight noise exemptions are processed for events
at the Bandshell. Since the North Beach Blue Ribbon Committee has strongly advocated for greater
programming of the Bandshell, a discussion regarding the types of events and the noise issue was referred to
the Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee and was discussed at the Committee's May 30, 2014
meeting.
Chapter 12, Article II entitled, Special Events, of the City Code provides the City Manager or his/her designee
with the authority to issue, modify or revoke permits for special events. Section 12-5.(8), authorizes the City
Manager or his/her designee to issue a permit that authorizes a special event in conflict with Chapter 46,
Article IV, of the Code, or other applicable noise ordinance, only where the applicant has met all of the City's
requirements for obtaining a permit as prescribed and when the special event cannot be performed in
compliance with the applicable noise ordinance. Such a permit must specify the precise manner by which the
noise ordinance may be exceeded, by what duration, and at what locations. The City Manager, or designee,
is authorized to modify or revoke any such permit at his sole discretion.
During the May 30, 2014 Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee meeting, the Committee made a
motion that events held at the :Bandshell be limited to cultural events programming that emphasize a
community benefit and that will help encourage economic development in North Beach. Such events would
include programming such as dance and theater. In addition, the Committee recommended that all special
events for the Bandshell cease by 11:00 p.m. Finally, the Committee recommended that the City bid,
purchase and install a distributed sound system that concentrates the sounds within the limits of the facility.
Should the City Commission adopt the proposed resolution, the guidelines recommended by the
Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee shall be implemented for any future programming of the
Bandshell.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee moved to present the proposed resolution at their meeting of
May 30, 2014.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds:
2
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
N/A
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
John Rebar XT. 6644
Sign-Offs:
Department Director Assistant City Manager City Manager
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Member of the City ommission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: June 11, 2014
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE M YOR AND COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEAC FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AT ITS MAY 309 2014 MEETING TO
DEVELOP EVENT PROGRAMMING GUIDELINES FOR THE
NORTH BEACH BANDSHELL THAT ARE FOCUSED ON
CULTURAL EVENTS THAT EMPHASIZE COMMUNITY BENEFIT
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING
THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR A DISTRIBUTED SOUND SYSTEM FOR
THE NORTH BEACH BANDSHELL THAT CONCENTRATES THE
SOUND WITHIN THE PARAMETERS OF THE FACILITY.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends adopting the resolution.
BACKGROUND
Live music events at the North Beach Bandshell are often .louder than ambient music and can be
heard at a distance. On a typical year, approximately six to eight noise exemptions are processed.
Since the North Beach Blue Ribbon Committee has strongly advocated for greater programming of
the Bandshell, a discussion regarding the types of events and the noise issue was referred to the
Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee and was discussed at the Committee's May 30, 2014
meeting.
Chapter 12, Article II entitled, Special Events, of the City Code provides the City Manager or his/her
designee with the authority to issue, modify or revoke permits for special events. Section 12-5(8),
authorizes the City Manager or his/her designee to issue a permit that authorizes a special event in
conflict with Chapter 46, Article IV, of the Code, or other applicable noise ordinance, only where the
applicant has met all of the City's requirements for obtaining a permit as prescribed and when the
special event cannot be performed in compliance with the applicable noise ordinance. Such a
permit must specify the precise manner by which the noise ordinance may be exceeded, by what
duration, and at what locations. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to modify or revoke
any such permit at his sole discretion.
City Commission Memorandum—NCAC Recommendations Bandshell Programming
June 11,2014
Page 2 of 2
The following describes the current process:
• A letter of request"from the renter is sent to the Parks and Recreation Director requesting a
noise exemption.
• The renter must also send letters to the two neighboring condo associations informing them
of the upcoming event and their request for a noise exemption.
• Parks and Recreation prepares a memo to the City Manager or designee requesting the
exemption with all attached letters.
• The City Manager or designee approves or denies exemption.
With the recent concerns raised by neighboring residents of the North Beach Bandshell, Staff has
been advised that any such requests would be scrutinized more closely. In addition, all requests
must now include specific event information, such as:
• Type of event
• Time of noise
• Type of amplified sound - band, DJ, etc
• Type of instruments to be used
• What the community benefit would be
This information is also -being included to any notification letters that are distributed to the
neighboring condo associations.
During the May 30, 2014 Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee meeting, the Committee
passed a motion that events held at the Bandshell be limited to cultural events programming that
emphasize a community benefit and that will help encourage economic development in North
Beach. Such events would include programming such as dance and theater. In addition, the
Committee recommended that all events for the Bandshell cease by 11:00 p.m. Finally, the
Committee recommended that the City bid, purchase and install a distributed sound system that
concentrates the sounds within the limits of the facility. Should the City Commission adopt the
resolution, an RFP would be prepared for the City Commission and the guidelines recommended by
the Neighborhood/Community' Affairs Committee shall be implemented for any future event
programming of the Bandshell.
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