Resolution 2024-33193 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33193
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION 2024-32964, WHICH
ESTABLISHED THE "AD HOC HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE
REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE," BY EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE
COMMITTEE BY TWO MONTHS, TO SUNSET ON NOVEMBER 1, 2024
(SUBJECT TO EARLIER OR LATER SUNSET BY THE CITY COMMISSION).
WHEREAS,on March 13, 2024, the Mayor and City Commission, adopted Resolution No.
2024-32964, establishing the "Ad Hoc Historic Preservation Ordinance Review Advisory
Committee"for the period ending on September 1, 2024 (subject to earlier or later sunset by the
City Commission); and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Committee is to conduct a comprehensive review of the
City's historic preservation regulations and to make recommendations to improve/streamline the
review process for projects located in historic districts or on individual historic sites; and
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2024 and June 26, 2024, the Mayor and City Commission
appointed qualified individuals to the Committee; and
WHEREAS, once a sufficient number of members were appointed, the Committee held
its first meeting on June 27, 2024; and
WHEREAS, to allow the Committee to complete its review of the Historic Preservation
Ordinance and develop final recommendations, the term of the Committee should be extended
for an additional-two (2) months, to sunset on November 1, 2024.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that Resolution 2024-32964, establishing the "Ad Hoc
Historic Preservation Ordinance Review Committee," is hereby amended to extend the
Committee term by two months, to sunset on November 1, 2024(subject to earlier or later sunset
by the City Commission).
PASSED AND ADOPTED this all day of Jul 2024
Steven Meiner, Mayor
ATTEST:
JUL 3 0 2024
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
(Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez)
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MIAMIBEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rickelle Williams, Interim City Manager
DATE: July 24, 2024
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-32964, WHICH
ESTABLISHED THE"AD HOC HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE REVIEW
ADVISORY COMMITTEE," BY EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE COMMITTEE BY
TWO MONTHS, TO SUNSET ON NOVEMBER 1, 2024 (SUBJECT TO EARLIER
OR LATER SUNSET BY THE CITY COMMISSION).
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the Resolution.
(City Commission)
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
HISTORY
On January 31, 2024, at the request of Commissioner Alex Fernandez, the City Commission
referred a discussion regarding the establishment of an Ad Hoc Historic Preservation Ordinance
Review advisory committee (Item C4 H) to the Land Use and Sustainability Committee (LUSC).
On February 26, 2024, the LUSC discussed this proposal and recommended that the City
Commission establish an Ad Hoc Committee for the purpose of reviewing current historic
preservation regulations and making recommendations to the City Commission.
On March 13, 2024, the City Commission, adopted Resolution No.2024-32964, establishing the
"Ad Hoc Historic Preservation Ordinance Review Advisory Committee"for the period ending on
September 1, 2024 (subject to earlier or later sunset by the City Commission).
BACKGROUND
The City's first Historic Preservation Ordinance was adopted in 1982 and has been amended
multiple times over the past four (4) decades. The current Historic Preservation Ordinance is
contained within Chapter 2, Article XIII of the Resiliency Code, and includes regulations specific
to the review of projects by the Historic Preservation Board (HPB), maintenance of designated
properties and demolition by neglect, issuance of certificates of appropriateness, and historic
designation procedures.
Between 1983 and 2022, the City designated fourteen (14) historic districts, seventeen (17)
historic sites, and thirty-one (31) historic single-family homes, which are all subject to the
regulations contained in the Historic Preservation Ordinance.
ANALYSIS
As recommended by the LUSC at their February 26, 2024 meeting, the Ad Hoc Historic
Preservation Ordinance Review Advisory Committee was established by the City Commission for
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a limited period. The committee will be tasked with a comprehensive review of the City's historic
preservation regulations and will provide recommendations to the City Commission regarding
possible amendments. This may include the possible expansion of the Historic Preservation
Board (HPB) review criteria, as well as providing recommendations to improve and/or streamline
the review process for projects located in historic districts or on individual historic sites.
Ad Hoc Committee Structure
The purpose of the Ad Hoc Historic Preservation Ordinance Review Advisory Committee (the
"Committee") is to comprehensively assess and evaluate the City's current Historic Preservation
Ordinance contained within Chapter 2, Article XIII of the Resiliency Code. Additionally, the
committee will make recommendations for possible modifications to the historic preservation
review criteria, and for improving and/or streamlining the review process for projects located in
historic districts or within individual historic sites.
The structure for the committee is detailed in the attached appendix, and summarized hereto:
Membership Composition, Knowledge and Experience
1. The Committee shall be composed of seven (7)at-large appointments made by the Mayor
and City Commission as a body.
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. The
foregoing requirement may be waived by majority vote of the City Commission for
individuals with specific knowledge or expertise relative to historic preservation processes.
3. Members shall be chosen from the following categories:
a. An individual with financial expertise;
b. An individual with development expertise;
c. An individual with construction expertise, particularly with the renovation and
restoration of historic buildings;
d. A former member of the historic preservation board;
e. An individual with preservation experience, who also currently resides in a local
historic district;
f. A representative nominated by the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL);
g. An attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Florida.
4. Members of the Committee shall select a chairperson by majority vote at the Committee's
first meeting.
Power and Duties
The Committee shall have the following powers and duties:
a. To request the presence of a representative from the supporting department, as
needed at its meetings.
b. To generate recommendations based on the Committee's insights, experiences, and
observations.
c. To prepare and submit a report to the City Commission with the Committee's findings
and recommendations.
Duration
Pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-32964, which was adopted on March 13, 2024 and established
the Committee, on September 1, 2024 the Committee is scheduled to sunset, subject to an earlier
or later sunset date, as may be determined by the City Commission.
UPDATE
The Resolution creating the Ad Hoc Historic Preservation Ordinance Review Committee was
adopted by the Mayor and City Commission on March 13, 2024 (Resolution No. 2024-32964).
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On May 15, 2024 and June 26, 2024, the Mayor and City Commission appointed qualified
individuals to the Committee, and the Committee held its first meeting on June 27, 2024.
To allow the Committee time to complete its review of the Historic Preservation Ordinance and
develop final recommendations, the Administration is recommending the term of the Committee
be extended for an additional two(2)months,to sunset on November 1,2024, subject to an earlier
or later sunset by the City Commission.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
No Fiscal Impact
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
N/A
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the Resolution.
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?
Yes No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481 t
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s):
Department
Planning
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
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Extend "Ad Hoc Historic Preservation Ordinance Review Advisory Committee." (Fernandez) PL
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