Resolution 2025-33665 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-33665
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO FLORIDA
SENATORS SHEVRIN JONES, ALEXIS CALATAYUD, AND ILEANA
GARCIA, AND REPRESENTATIVES VICKI LOPEZ AND FABIAN
BASABE FOR THEIR ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH WITH REGARD TO SENATE BILL 1730 (THE "LIVE
LOCAL ACT") DURING THE 2025 FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE SESSION,
WHICH INCLUDES IMPORTANT PROTECTIONS FOR THE
CHARACTER OF HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS; AND FURTHER,
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE RESPECTIVE ELECTED OFFICIALS LISTED
HEREIN.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach (the
"City") wish to express sincere gratitude to Florida Senators Shevrin Jones, Alexis
Calatayud, and Ileana Garcia, and Representatives Vicki Lopez and Fabian Basabe for
their advocacy on behalf of the City with regard to Senate Bill 1730 (the "Live Local Act")
during the 2025 Florida Legislative session, which included important protections for
historic neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, SB 1730, as originally introduced, would have permitted
developments within districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places to be built
up to the maximum allowable height for commercial or residential buildings within a one-
mile radius; and
WHEREAS, this generated widespread concern, particularly within the Miami
Beach community, due to the potential for wholesale demolition of historic neighborhoods,
the acceleration of gentrification through the replacement of naturally affordable housing
with high-rise towers, and the fear of transforming South Beach into a high-density urban
landscape; and
WHEREAS, State Senator Shevrin Jones offered an important amendment to SB
1730 that promotes the character of historic neighborhoods by allowing for local
regulations relating to architectural design, such as facade replication, in order to better
maintain an area's architectural identity; and
WHEREAS, for a city like Miami Beach—whose global identity and economic
vitality are inextricably linked to its architectural heritage and historic character—these
amendments represent a significant and meaningful departure from the original bill and
directly address core community concerns regarding the preservation of our built
environment.
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 express gratitude to Florida Senators Shevrin Jones, Alexis
Calatayud, and Ileana Garcia, and Representatives Vicki Lopez and Fabian Basabe for
their advocacy on behalf of the City with regard to Senate Bill 1730(the "Live Local Act")
during the 2025 Florida Legislative session, which includes important protections for the
character of historic neighborhoods; and further, direct the City Clerk to transmit a copy
of this resolution to the respective elected officials listed herein.
PASSED and ADOPTED this a( day of in4`Y , 2025.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: May 21, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO FLORIDA SENATORS SHEVRIN
JONES, ALEXIS CALATAYUD, AND ILEANA GARCIA, AND REPRESENTATIVES
VICKI LOPEZ AND FABIAN BASABE FOR THEIR ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH WITH REGARD TO SENATE BILL 1730 (THE "LIVE
LOCAL ACT") DURING THE 2025 FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE SESSION, WHICH
INCLUDES IMPORTANT PROTECTIONS FOR THE CHARACTER OF HISTORIC
NEIGHBORHOODS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE RESPECTIVE ELECTED
OFFICIALS LISTED HEREIN.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Alex
Fernandez.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
Does this Ordinance reauire a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable,the Business Impact Estimate (BIE)was published on:
See BIE at: https:l/www.miamibeachfl.aov/city-hall/citv-clerk/meetina-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
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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. 2481
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor($
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Co-sponsor($
Condensed Title
Express Gratitude to Fla Senators/Reps for Amendments to SB 1730 (Live Local Act).
(Fernandez) CA
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only'
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,wrwv.miamibeachtl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-7411
May 28, 2025
Senator Ileana Garcia
2828 Coral Way, Suite 208
Miami, FL 33145
Dear Senator Garcia,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33665:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO FLORIDA SENATORS
SHEVRIN JONES, ALEXIS CALATAYUD, AND ILEANA GARCIA, AND
REPRESENTATIVES VICKI LOPEZ AND FABIAN BASABE FOR THEIR
ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH WITH REGARD TO
SENATE BILL 1730 (THE "LIVE LOCAL ACT") DURING THE 2025 FLORIDA
LEGISLATIVE SESSION, WHICH INCLUDES IMPORTANT PROTECTIONS
FOR THE CHARACTER OF HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS; AND FURTHER,
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION
TO THE RESPECTIVE ELECTED OFFICIALS LISTED HEREIN. (Sponsored by
Commissioner Alex Fernandez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez
MIAMI BEACH
City of Mlaml Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-7411
May 28, 2025
Senator Alexis Calatayud
11011 SW 104th Street, Suite 5101
Miami, FL 33176
Dear Senator Calatayud,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33665:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO FLORIDA SENATORS
SHEVRIN JONES, ALEXIS CALATAYUD, AND ILEANA GARCIA, AND
REPRESENTATIVES VICKI LOPEZ AND FABIAN BASABE FOR THEIR
ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH WITH REGARD TO
SENATE BILL 1730 (THE "LIVE LOCAL ACT') DURING THE 2025 FLORIDA
LEGISLATIVE SESSION, WHICH INCLUDES IMPORTANT PROTECTIONS
FOR THE CHARACTER OF HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS; AND FURTHER,
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION
TO THE RESPECTIVE ELECTED OFFICIALS LISTED HEREIN. (Sponsored by
Commissioner Alex Fernandez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
•
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibecichfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-7411
May 28, 2025
Senator Shevrin D. Jones
214 Senate Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Senator Jones,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33665:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO FLORIDA SENATORS
SHEVRIN JONES, ALEXIS CALATAYUD, AND ILEANA GARCIA, AND
REPRESENTATIVES VICKI LOPEZ AND FABIAN BASABE FOR THEIR
ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH WITH REGARD TO
SENATE BILL 1730 (THE "LIVE LOCAL ACT") DURING THE 2025 FLORIDA
LEGISLATIVE SESSION, WHICH INCLUDES IMPORTANT PROTECTIONS
FOR THE CHARACTER OF HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS; AND FURTHER,
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION
TO THE RESPECTIVE ELECTED OFFICIALS LISTED HEREIN. (Sponsored by
Commissioner Alex Fernandez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
•
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-7411
May 28, 2025
Representative Fabian Basabe
200 House Office Building
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Representative Basabe,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33665:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO FLORIDA SENATORS
SHEVRIN JONES, ALEXIS CALATAYUD, AND ILEANA GARCIA, AND
REPRESENTATIVES VICKI LOPEZ AND FABIAN BASABE FOR THEIR
ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH WITH REGARD TO
SENATE BILL 1730 (THE "LIVE LOCAL ACT") DURING THE 2025 FLORIDA
LEGISLATIVE SESSION, WHICH INCLUDES IMPORTANT PROTECTIONS
FOR THE CHARACTER OF HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS; AND FURTHER,
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION
TO THE RESPECTIVE ELECTED OFFICIALS LISTED HEREIN. (Sponsored by
Commissioner Alex Fernandez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-7411
May 28, 2025
Representative Vicki L. Lopez
222 The Capital
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Representative Lopez,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33665:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO FLORIDA SENATORS
SHEVRIN JONES, ALEXIS CALATAYUD, AND ILEANA GARCIA, AND
REPRESENTATIVES VICKI LOPEZ AND FABIAN BASABE FOR THEIR
ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH WITH REGARD TO
SENATE BILL 1730 (THE "LIVE LOCAL ACT") DURING THE 2025 FLORIDA
LEGISLATIVE SESSION, WHICH INCLUDES IMPORTANT PROTECTIONS
FOR THE CHARACTER OF HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS; AND FURTHER,
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION
TO THE RESPECTIVE ELECTED OFFICIALS LISTED HEREIN. (Sponsored by
Commissioner Alex Fernandez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
•
•
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez