LTC 175-2025 Ad Hoc Nightlife Taskforce Advisory Committee - April 10, 2025 Motions175-2025175-2025
MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
NO. LTC #
LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor Steven Meiner a~e,ers of the City Commission
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk / 25 (
April 23, 2025
SUBJECT: Ad Hoc Nightlife Taskforce Advisory Committee -April 10, 2025 Motions
This Letter to the Commission (L TC) provides an update on motions passed at the April 10, 2025
meeting of the Ad Hoc Nightlife Taskforce Advisory Committee. (Committee).
Members Present:
• Steve Polisar, Chair • Lea Stevenson
• Edison Farrow • David Wallack
• Joel Stedman
Motion 1:
Motion 2:
Spring Break Regulations Policies and Permitting
The Committee recommends that the Mayor and Commissioners review and clarify
the Spring Break rules, specifically as they relate to entertainment, queuing, and
inconsistent business operations regulations. The Committee would like to
collaborate with the Administration to improve the Miami Beach nightlife industry
viability and reassess Spring Break restrictions.
Motion made by:
Seconded by:
Vote:
David Wallack
Steve Polisar
Passed unanimously (5 -0)
Entertainment and Collateral Iss ues
The Committee recommends that the Mayor and Commissioners review
ordinances regulating the nightlife industry to ensure the laws reflect the modern
day operation of the nightlife industry and the diverse options of entertainment,
including, but not limited to restaurants, lounges, clubs, etc. Specifically, the
growing costs and logistical challenges of operating sidewalk cafes, the 40% food
sale requirement for late-night entertainment, and the 2 AM alcohol bans, fees,
and penalties.
Motion made by:
Seconded by:
Vote:
Joel Stedman
Steve Polisar
Passed unanimously (5 -0)
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April 10, 2025 Motions
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Motion 3:
Motion 4:
Policing and Security
The Committee recommends a meeting with the Chief of Police to discuss
response times, perception, visibility, staffing, homelessness, etc. The key is to
provide well -lit areas and visible crowds that are inviting and make residents,
tourists and visitors feel safe.
Motion made by:
Seconded by:
Vote:
Edison Farrow
Joel Stedman
Passed unanimously (5 -0)
Communication s/Marketing
The Committee recommends that the Administration create a positive Miami
Beach marketing campaign to combat the negative Spring Break campaign and
attract events and activations that reflect the many great experiences Miami Beach
has to offer including nightlife amenities .
Motion made by :
Seconded by:
Vote:
Edison Farrow
David Wallack
Passed unanimously (5 -0)
Any questions about the foregoing may be directed to Committee Co-Liaisons: Scott Flanagan,
Police Department Captain, scottflanagan@miamibeachfl.gov ; Heather Shaw, Economic
Development Interim Director, heathershaw@miamibeachfl.gov , and Hernan Cardena, Code
Compliance Department Director, hernancardeno@miamibeachfl.gov .
HC/SF/HS