Resolution 2022-32005RESOLUTION NO. 2022-32005
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RE-ESTABLISHING THE AD HOC
NORTH BEACH CRA ADVISORY COMMITTEE IN ORDER TO ADVISE
THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION IN CONNECTION WITH THE
NORTH BEACH CRA AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NORTH
BEACH CRA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; EXTENDING THE TERM OF
THE EXISTING MEMBERS FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR;
PRESCRIBING THE PURPOSE, POWERS AND DUTIES,
COMPOSITION, TERMS OF OFFICE, KNOWLEDGE AND
EXPERIENCE OF THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE LIAISON TO THE COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, on January 13, 2021, the Mayor and City Commission adopted
Resolution No. 2021-31560, establishing the Ad Hoc North Beach CRA Advisory
Committee (the "Committee") in order to advise the City Manager and City Mayor and
City Commission in connection with the proposed North Beach CRA, including review
and input with regard to the proposed redevelopment plan for the North Beach CRA
("Redevelopment Plan"), and the prioritization of public projects to be included in the
Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, under the Chairmanship of Mr. Jose Smith, who previously served
the City for many years as both a City Commissioner and City Attorney, and the
leadership of the other members of the Advisory Committee, including Vice Chair Daniel
Veitia, John Bowes, Romina Orozco-Encio, Betsy Perez, Manning Salazar, and David
Sexton, the Advisory Committee met diligently throughout the year and its support for
the CRA was instrumental to the City's successful effort to establish the North Beach
CRA and to obtain approval for the North Beach Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Committee sunsetted on January 13, 2022, and to ensure the
continued participation by North Beach residents, business owners, and community
representatives in connection with the North Beach CRA, the Committee should be re-
established for an additional year; and
WHEREAS, furthermore, the term of existing members below should be
extended for an additional year:
Jose Smith, Chair
Daniel Veitia, Vice Chair
John Bowes
Romina Orozco-Encio
Betsy Perez
Manning Salazar
David Sexton; and
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WHEREAS, the purpose, powers and duties, composition, terms of office,
knowledge and experience of the Committee members, and administrative liaison to the
Committee are set forth in Exhibit "A."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby re-establish the ad hoc North Beach CRA Advisory Committee in
order to advise the Mayor and City Commission in connection with the North Beach
CRA and implementation of the North Beach CRA Redevelopment Plan; extend the
term of the existing members for an additional year; prescribe the purpose, powers and
duties, composition, terms of office, knowledge and. experience of the committee
members; and provide for an administrative liaison to the committee.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of Ja 2022.
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
Dan Gelber, Mayor
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(Sponsored by Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez)
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EXHIBIT "A"
Ad Hoc North Beach CRA Advisory Committee
A. Purpose
The purpose of the Ad Hoc North Beach CRA Advisory Committee is to make advisory
recommendations to the Administration and the City Commission, from a macro
perspective, regarding the North Beach CRA.
B. Powers and duties.
The Ad Hoc North Beach CRA Advisory Committee shall have the following powers and
duties:
(1) Provide advisory recommendations regarding the implementation of the
Redevelopment Plan for the North Beach CRA, and public projects which would
be funded by the North Beach CRA, including recommendations relative to the
overall timing, cost efficiencies, and prioritization of proposed public projects in
the North Beach CRA;
(2) Provide advisory recommendations regarding the interlocal agreement with
Miami -Dade County relating to the North Beach CRA, and all related matters
pertaining to the North Beach CRA.
C. Membership Composition
The Ad Hoc North Beach CRA Advisory Committee shall be composed of seven (7) at -
large appointments, all of whom shall be appointed to serve for a term of no more than
one (1) year at a time.
(1) The seven (7) members shall be affiliated with the City; this requirement
shall be fulfilled in the following ways:
(a) Resident Members. One (1) of the seven (7) at -large members must
currently reside generally within the North Beach area for a minimum
of five years, and at least three (3) of the seven (7) at -large members
must currently reside within the geographic boundaries of the North
Beach CRA area, or within a 300 foot radius thereof, for a minimum
of five years; or
Business Member. At least one (1) of the seven (7) members shall
demonstrate an Ownership Interest, for a minimum of five years, in a
Business established within the geographic boundaries of the North
Beach CRA area, without regard to that person's residency. A
candidate who is both a resident and a business owner may qualify
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for either the Resident Member category pursuant to Section C(1)(a)
above, or the Business Member category pursuant to this subsection.
(c) Real Estate Industry Member. One (1) out of seven (7) members of
the Committee must be a real estate industry professional, residing
generally within the City of Miami Beach.
Attorney Member. One (1) out of seven (7) members of the
Committee must be an attorney with experience in land use, real
estate, or other related practice areas, residing generally within the
City of Miami Beach or maintaining a full-time law practice and
physical office located in North Beach.
(e) General Requirements. Each of the seven (7) members must have a
demonstrated interest in neighborhood leadership issues, including,
without limitation, neighborhood business groups, homeowners
associations, condominium associations, cooperatives, civic groups,
or other similar qualifications.
For the purposes of this Section C, the following terms shall have the following
meaning:
• "Ownership Interest" shall mean the ownership of ten percent
(10%) or more (including the ownership of 10% or more of the
outstanding capital stock) in a business.
• "Business" shall mean any sole proprietorship, sponsorship,
corporation, limited liability company, but shall exclude a business
engaged in real estate development and property management, or
a law firm (as individuals practicing in those areas would be
covered under the Real Estate Industry Member category in
subsection C(1)(c) herein, or the Attorney Member category in
subsection C(1)(d)).
Appointed members shall be required to demonstrate compliance with the City affiliation
requirements herein by executing an affidavit, in a form prepared by the City Clerk's
Office, stipulating that they have met the requirements set forth above, prior to being
sworn in as a member.
D. Conflict of interest.
in accordance with Florida law, under circumstances presenting a conflict of interest, an
advisory board member should abstain from voting with respect to any measure in
which the advisory board member has a personal, private, or professional interest and
which inures to his special private gain or the special gain of a principal by whom he is
retained. The City Attorney's Office liaison shall assist advisory board members in
addressing any potential voting conflicts, as necessary.
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E. Administrative Liaison
The supporting departments for the Ad Hoc North Beach Development Advisory
Committee shall be the City Manager's Office, the Economic Development Department,
and the Office of Capital Improvements. The City Attorney's Office shall provide counsel
to the Committee, and the City's Office of the Inspector General shall provide oversight.
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C7 - Resolutions AM
MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney
DATE: January 20, 2022
SUBJECT.A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RE-ESTABLISHING THE AD HOC NORTH
BEACH CRAADVISORY COMMITTEE IN ORDER TOADVISE THE'MAYOR
AND CITY COMMISSION IN CONNECTION WITH THE NORTH BEACH
CRA AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NORTH BEACH CRA
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE EXISTING
MEMBERS FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR; PRESCRIBING THE PURPOSE,
POWERS AND DUTIES, COMPOSITION, TERMS OF OFFICE,
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE OF THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE LIAISON TO THE COMMITTEE.
ANALYSIS
Pursuant to the request of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, the above -referenced
Resolution is submitted for consideration by the Mayor and City Commission at the January 20,
2022 Commission meeting.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
Is this a "Residents Right
to Know" item, pursuant to
City Code Section 2-14?
No
Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Attorney
Does this item utilize G.O.
Bond Funds?
No
Sponsor
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
ATTACHMENTS:
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Resolution
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