Resolution 2024-33124 RESOLUTION NO, 2024-33124
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE "AD HOC NIGHTLIFE
INDUSTRY TASKFORCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE," FOR
A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR (SUBJECT TO EARLIER OR
LATER SUNSET BY CITY COMMISSION) TO ADVISE
THE ADMINISTRATION AND CITY COMMISSION ON
NIGHTLIFE ISSUES, AND TO PROVIDE A FORUM TO
ADDRESS QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES AFFECTING OUR
RESIDENTS AND NIGHTLIFE BUSINESS OWNERS; AND
PRESCRIBING THE PURPOSE, COMPOSITION,
POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, the Nightlife Industry Task Force ("NITE") was originally established
in 2001 to advise the City Manager on nightlife issues, and to provide a forum to
address quality of life issues affecting our residents, as a result of the City's popularity;
and
WHEREAS, the NITE also strived to enhance communication and cooperation
between the Nightlife Industry, the City Commission, and the City Administration, and to
provide more specific trends impacting the industry and creating a mechanism to quickly
and proactively address issues; and
WHEREAS, since 2001 the City's status as a world-class tourist destination has
increased tenfold, inviting national and international attention not only to the City's
famous beaches and nightlife but also to crime and debauchery that impact the City
during high-impact periods and events, such as the Spring Break and Memorial Day
Weekend; and
WHEREAS, cities such as New York City have also taken the step to create task
forces to address the quality of life issues associated with nightlife (see Exhibit "A"); and
WHEREAS, it would be beneficial for the City to revive the Task Force and re-
establish communication between the City's nightlife industry, the City Commission, and
the City Administration; and
WHEREAS, the purpose, composition, and powers and duties of the Committee
members, and administrative liaison to the Committee are set forth in Exhibit "A"
attached to this Resolution.
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 establish the "Ad Hoc Nightlife Industry Task force Advisory
Committee," for a period of one year (subject to earlier or later sunset by City
Commission) to advise the Administration and City Commission on nightlife issues, and
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to provide a forum to address quality of life issues affecting our residents and nightlife
business owners; and prescribing the purpose, composition, powers and duties of the
Committee. .
PASSED AND ADOPTED this a( day of 2024.
Steven Meiner, Mayor..
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(Sponsored by Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez)
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EXHIBIT "A"
Ad Hoc Nightlife Industry Task Force Advisory Committee
A. Purpose
The NITE will serve to advise the City Manager on nightlife issues and to provide
a forum to address quality of life issues affecting our residents, as a result of the
City's popularity. The NITE will endeavor to continue and enhance
communication and cooperation between the Nightlife Industry and the
Administration. The purpose of this Task Force is to provide more specific details
regarding trends impacting the industry and creating a mechanism to quickly and
proactively address issues in an effort to keep the public updated on event
planning.
B. Membership Composition
1. The Task Force shall be composed of seven members, with seven (7) direct
appointments made by individual city commissioners and the mayor, all of whom
shall be appointed to serve for a term of no more than one (1) year at a time. At
least three (3).members must be representatives from nightclubs, restaurant or
entertainment establishments, or the hotel industry.
2. Membership criteria for the NITE: 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 individuals with specific knowledge or expertise relative to
the nightlife Industry.
C. Powers and duties
The NITE's powers and duties are as follows:
a. To serve in an advisory capacity to the City Manager with respect to
matters pertaining to the nightlife industries and businesses in the City,
and its impact on the quality of life of our City.
b. To advise the City of nightlife industry trends and events that may require
an increase or adjustment in the level of City services.
c. To make recommendations as to the needs and concerns of the public
and the nightlife industries and businesses in the City, including how those
needs can best be met.
d. To advise on methods of promoting the safe growth and stability of
nightlife industries and businesses in the City.
e. To focus on and make recommendations regarding targeted marketing
initiatives.
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f. Review and make recommendations regarding the City's MEP. Review
and make recommendations regarding the laws affecting the nightlife
industry.
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.
E. Administrative Liaison
The supporting departments for the Task Force shall be the City Manager's Office,
Public Works Department, and the Police Department. The City Attorney's Office shall
provide counsel to the Task Force.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: June 26, 2024
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE "AD HOC NIGHTLIFE INDUSTRY
TASKFORCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE," FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR
(SUBJECT TO EARLIER OR LATER SUNSET BY CITY COMMISSION)TO ADVISE
THE ADMINISTRATION AND CITY COMMISSION ON NIGHTLIFE ISSUES, AND
TO PROVIDE A FORUM TO ADDRESS QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES AFFECTING
OUR RESIDENTS AND NIGHTLIFE BUSINESS OWNERS; AND PRESCRIBING
THE PURPOSE, COMPOSITION, POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEE.
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Kristen
Rosen Gonzalez.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project?
No No
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 the name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
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