Resolution 2024-32955 RESOLUTION NO! 2024-32955
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
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THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE
"AD HOC CITY LIGHTING PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE,"
FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR (SUBJECT TO EARLIER OR
LATER SUNSET BY THE CITY COMMISSION), TO REVIEW
EXISTING LIGHTING INFRASTRUCTURE, IDENTIFY AREAS
FOR IMPROVEMENT, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO
THE CITY REGARDING A COMPREHENSIVE LIGHTING PLAN
FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach is committed to enhancing the safety, aesthetics,
functionality and energy efficiency of lighting in public spaces, rights of way and commercial and
residential areas for the benefit of residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, an effective and comprehensive lighting plan is essential for promoting public
safety, improving the overall atmosphere, and ensuring the vitality of the City; and
WHEREAS, a lighting plan should consider functional aspects, such as visibility and
security, as well as aesthetic elements like ambiance and architectural lighting; and
WHEREAS, these aspects must be carefully balanced against the equally important
objective of protecting sea turtles, nesting birds and other wildlife that grace our beautiful City by
limiting glare and the adverse ecological impact of artificial lighting; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes the need for collaboration with, and input
from, various stakeholders, including residents and businesses, to develop a well-informed and
complete City-wide lighting plan; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission wish to establish an Ad Hoc City Lighting
Plan Advisory Committee (the "Committee") for the purpose of making recommendations to the
City regarding a comprehensive lighting plan for the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, the purpose, composition, power and duties of the Committee are set forth in
Exhibit 1 attached hereto.
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 establish the "Ad Hoc City Lighting Plan Advisory Committee," for a period
of one (1) year (subject to earlier or later sunset by the City Commission), to review existing
lighting infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and make recommendations to the City
regarding a comprehensive lighting plan for the City of Miami Beach.
PASSED AND ADOPTED,this /3 day of //NITA. , 2024.
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MAR 1 5 2024 Steven Meiner, Mayor
Rafa I E. ranado, City Clerk
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
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Exhibit 1
Ad Hoc City Lighting Plan Advisory Committee Powers, Duties and Composition
A. Purpose
1. The purpose of the Ad Hoc City Lighting Plan Advisory Committee (the "Committee")
would be to review existing lighting infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and
make recommendations to the City regarding a comprehensive lighting plan for the City
of Miami Beach that addresses safety, aesthetics, functionality and energy efficiency of
lighting in public spaces, rights of way and commercial and residential areas for the benefit
of residents and visitors.
2. The Committee consider functional aspects, such as visibility and security, as well as
aesthetic elements like ambiance and architectural lighting.
3. The Committee shall make recommendations regarding the following elements that would
be addressed in a Comprehensive Lighting Plan:
a. Safety and Security(Street Lighting and Public Spaces)
b. Environmental Impact
c. Architectural Lighting for Landmarks, Public Buildings and Monuments
d. Energy Efficiency,
e. Lighting Design Guidelines for Commercial and Residential Structures
f. Such other matters as the Mayor and City Commission shall determine by.Referral
to the Committee - V
4. The Committee will meet on a monthly basis, or as frequently as the Committee deems
necessary to make final recommendations. The Committee will sunset at the end of one
(1)year unless determined by the Mayor and City Commission that it should be extended.
B. Membership Composition
1. The Committee shall be composed of seven (7)at-large appointments made by the Mayor
and City Commission as a body.
2. Minimum membership criteria for the Committee: individuals must be residents of the City
for a minimum of two (2) years, or demonstrate ownership/interest in, or employment
relationship with a business established in the City for a minimum of two (2) years.
Exceptions to the foregoing may be approved by a majority vote of the City
Commission for the electrical engineer member.
3. The composition of the Committee shall be as follows:
a. Resident Members.
i. At least two (2) of the seven members must currently reside within
the North Beach area, generally considered as that portion of Miami
Beach located north of 63rd Street
ii. At least two (2) of the seven members must currently reside within
the Mid Beach area, generally considered as that portion of Miami
Beach located south of 63rd Street and north of 23rd Street
iii. At least two (2) of the seven members must currently reside within
the South Beach area, generally considered as that portion of Miami
Beach located south of 23rd Street
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b. Technical Member. At least one (1) of the seven members must be an
electrical engineer, preferably with expertise in urban.lighting
4. The Mayor and City Commission will consider the following additional criteria when
making appointments:
a. Applicable knowledge and experience relevant to.the Committee's purpose
b. Past and present community service, especially leadership roles and
experience on other advisory committees or boards
C. 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.
D. Administrative Liaisons
The supporting departments for the Committee shall be the City Manager's Office, the
Planning Department and the Public Works Department. The City Attorney's Office shall
provide counsel to the Committee.
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Resolutions-C7 P
MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney
DATE: March 13, 2024
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE "AD HOC CITY
LIGHTING PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE," FOR A PERIOD OF ONE
YEAR (SUBJECT TO EARLIER OR LATER SUNSET BY THE CITY
COMMISSION), TO REVIEW EXISTING LIGHTING INFRASTRUCTURE,
IDENTIFY AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT, AND MAKE
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY REGARDING A COMPREHENSIVE
LIGHTING PLAN FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s): N/A
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner David
Suarez.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
N/A
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
Legislative Tracking
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Sponsor
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Commissioner David Suarez
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
o Resolution
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Exhibit 1
Ad Hoc City Lighting Plan Advisory Committee Powers, Duties and Composition
A. Purpose
1. The purpose of the Ad Hoc City Lighting Plan Advisory Committee (the "Committee")
would be to review existing lighting infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and
make recommendations to the City regarding a comprehensive lighting plan for the City
of Miami Beach that addresses safety, aesthetics, functionality and energy efficiency of
lighting in public spaces, rights of way and commercial and residential areas for the benefit
of residents and visitors.
2. The Committee consider functional aspects, such as visibility and security, as well as
aesthetic elements like ambiance and architectural lighting.
3. The Committee shall make recommendations regarding the following elements that would
be addressed in a Comprehensive Lighting Plan:
a. Safety and Security(Street Lighting and Public Spaces)
b. Environmental Impact
c. Architectural Lighting for Landmarks, Public Buildings and Monuments
d. Energy Efficiency
e. Lighting Design Guidelines for Commercial and Residential Structures
f. Such other matters as the Mayor and City Commission shall determine by Referral to
the Committee
4. The Committee will meet on a monthly basis, or as frequently as the Committee deems
necessary to make final recommendations. The Committee will sunset at the end of one
(1)year unless determined by the Mayor and City Commission that it should be extended.
B. Membership Composition
1. The Committee shall be composed of seven (7) direct appointments made by individual
City Commissioners and the Mayor.
2. Membership criteria for the Committee: individuals must be residents of the City for a
minimum of two (2) years, or demonstrate ownership/interest in, or employment
relationship with a business established in the City for a minimum of two(2) years.
C. 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.
D. Administrative Liaisons
The supporting departments for the Committee shall be the City Manager's Office, the
Planning Department and the Public Works Department. The City Attorney's Office shall
provide counsel to the Committee.
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