LTC 357-2025 Resolutions from Miami Beach United (MBU) Board of Directors - Relating to Items on the September 3, 2025, Commission Meeting.357-2025
MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
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LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO : Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission
Eric Carpenter, City Manager
Ricardo J. Dopico, City Attorney
Joseph M. Centorino, Inspector General
~ .. / FROM: Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk ,/ q
DATE: September 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Resolutions from Miami Beach United (MBU} Board of Directors -Relating to Items
on the September 3, 2025, Commission Meeting.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Miami Beach United (MBU), please find resolutions in advance of
the Commission Meeting of September 3, 2025, pertaining to:
R5 C O/C-9:25 a.m. 2 nd Rdg, Clarify Penalties for BTR Violations. (Fernandez) CA
R5 E 9:40 a.m. 2nd Rdg, Amend Notice Requirement for Prospective Bulk Condo Owners . (AF) CA
R5 P 10:45 a.m. 1st Rdg PH, Commercial Vessel Activity Hours at Pub Marinas/Penalties. (SM) CA
R5 S 10:52 a.m. 1st Rdg PH, Pilot Prog/Permit Electric Bicycles w/ Children on Beachwalk. (LO) CA
R? N NR-City Sponsored Senior Events. (Bhatt/Magazine) CA
R? P NR-Create Task Force to Enforce Camping/Quality of Life Offenses. (DS/JM/AF/SM) PD
R9 I Discuss Persistent Defects in OneMeeting, Resident Connect Feature . (Dominguez)
R9 V Discuss Procurement for Food/Beverage Concession Kiosks at City Parks. (Dominguez) PKS
Note that the actual agenda item numbers differed from the list provided by MBU; we have corrected
this on the list referenced above .
Miami Beach United Board of Directors
Resolutions for City Commission meeting 9.03.2025
RSC Sponsored by Fernandez -9:25 am Second Reading Public Hearing
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT CLARIFYING THE PENAL TIES FOR
BUSINESSES THAT REPEATEDLY OPERATE WITHOUT PROCURING THE
REQUIRED LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT
Miami Beach United OPPOSES this ordinance which would dilute current penalties
from a mandatory thirteen (13) month prohibition on the issuance of any BTR for
third offenses to instead authorize the City Manager to impose this prohibition only
by showing that the violation was knowing and willful.
This places an undue burden on the City Manager to determine if the vendor's
inaction to obtain a BTR is willful or non-willful. It is highly subjective and
burdensome on the City Manager since there is already an appeals process in place
by the Special Magistrate.
Miami Beach United believes this ordinance should have been noticed as a
Residents Right to Know item as it will negatively affect residents who are repeatedly
subject to establishments that violate BTR regulations.
RSE Sponsored by Fernandez -9:40 am Second Reading Public Hearing
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE A PROSPECTIVE BULK OWNER OF
RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS TO PROVIDE NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL UNIT
OWNERS OF ANY PRESENT OR PENDING APPLICATION, OR OTHER REQUEST, TO
AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OR LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS IN
CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CONDOMINIUM
PROPERTY
Miami Beach United SUPPORTS this ordinance seeking to further protect
Condominium owners from aggressive or predatory buyout practices.
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R5P Sponsored by Meiner-10:45 am First Reading Public Hearing
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FURTHER RESTRICTING COMMERCIAL
VESSEL ACTIVITY AT PUBLICLY OWNED MARINAS BETWEEN THE HOURS
OF 7 PM AND 7 AM DAILY.
Miami Beach United SUPPORTS this change in the curfew for commercial charters.
Despite increased enforcement by the Police and Code Enforcement, persistent
problems with misconduct justify the need to further restrict commercial charter
activity.
R5S Sponsored by Dominguez -10:52 AM First Reading Public
Hearing
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT PROVIDING AN EXCEPTION, FOR A NINE
MONTH PILOT PROGRAM BASIS, TO PERMIT AN ADULT RIDING AN
ELECTRIC BICYCLE WITH A CHILD 16 YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER TO
OPERA TE SUCH ELECTRIC BICYCLE ON THE BEACHWALK AND OTHER
SPECIFIED AREAS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS
Miami Beach United OPPOSES this Pilot Program. There is already a huge
enforcement problem with E-Bikes, E-Scooters, and other electric conveyances on
pedestrian walkways. Adding exceptions to the existing rules would further
exacerbate this problem. We would prefer to see our existing bike lanes made safer
for E-vehicle circulation .
R7 J Sponsored by Suarez, Magazine, Fernandez
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO CREATE AND DEPLOY A
SPECIALIZED TASK FORCE SINGULARLY FOCUSED ON ENFORCEMENT OF THE
CITY'S CAMPING ORDINANCE AND OTHER QUALITY OF LIFE OFFENSES, DURING
THE DAYTIME AND THE NIGHTTIME HOURS, WITH PRIORITY TO BE GIVEN TO THE
AREAS OF LINCOLN ROAD, WASHINGTON AVENUE, COLLINS PARK, ALTOS DEL
MAR PARK, AND THE BEACHWALK.
Miami Beach United SUPPORTS this resolution to strengthen the enforcement of
the camping ordinance and enhance the overall quality of life for both individuals
and the broader community. This effort aligns with the City's compassion-driven
goals, ensuring that affected individuals are offered alternative accommodations
through resources provided by the City and County, ultimately promoting a more
dignified and supportive living environment.
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R7N Sponsored by Bhatt and Magazine
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
(1) ASSERT AND MAINTAIN COMPLETE CONTROL OVERALL ASPECTS OF CITY-
SPONSORED SENIOR EVENTS (SENIOR HOLIDAY PARTY, SENIOR PROM, SENIOR
SUMMER BASH, AND THE SENIOR POLICE BALL), INCLUDING ENFORCING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND ALL ASPECTS OF THE EVENTS PROGRAMMING;
(2) LIMIT ATTENDANCE TO MIAMI-BEACH RESIDENTS WHO ARE 55 YEARS OF AGE
OR OLDER AND CITY EMPLOYEES (INCLUDING CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS AND
OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS) NECESSARY TO STAFF AND EXECUTE THE EVENTS,
INCLUDING PROGRAMMING AND ENTERTAINMENT; AND (3) ENCOURAGE ALL
ATTENDEES TO REFRAIN FROM CAMPAIGNING FOR ANY POLITICAL OFFICE OR
CAUSE WHILE ATTENDING THE EVENTS.
Miami Beach United SUPPORTS this ordinance which protects the integrity of City-
sponsored senior events such as the Senior Holiday Party, Senior Prom, Senior
Summer Bash, and the Senior Police Ball. Senior events should be welcoming,
enjoyable, and free from political influence to ensure they serve their intended
purpose: community, connection, and celebration .
The City should control all aspects of these events and limit attendance to Miami
Beach residents aged 55 and older, and only allow attendance by_City employees,
elected officials, or contractors whose participation is essential to the event 's
success. Keeping politics out by encouraging all attendees to refrain from
campaigning or promoting any political office or cause during these events .
ALL City sponsored spaces and events should be politics free . Our seniors deserve
respectful, apolitical spaces where they can relax, socialize, and enjoy the
community they helped build because senior events should be about people, not
politics.
R9J Sponsored by Dominguez
DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION: PERSISTENT DEFECTS IN THE GRANICUS ONEMEETING
ELECTRONIC AGENDA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND LACK OF FUNCTIONALITY FOR
"RESIDENTS RIGHT TO KNOW" AND "MB RESIDENT CONNECT" FEATURES .
Miami Beach United strongly SUPPORTS this action to fulfill the City's
commitment to provide timely information to our residents on issues which
impact their properties ·and lives. We believe this has gone on way too long
and needs to be addressed.
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ITEM ON OUR RADAR:
R9V Sponsored by Dominguez
DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION TO CONSIDER POTENTIAL PROCUREMENT FOR FOOD
AND BEVERAGE CONCESSION KIOSKS AT SELECT CITY PARKS.
MBUNews
MBU Board Update
Miami Beach United President Clare McCord has resigned due to a
medical issue that will prevent her from completing her term. She
will serve as Special Advisor to the Board. Vice President Robert
Selsam will serve as Acting President for the remainder of this year.
We wish Clare a speedy recovery and thank her for her continued
service .
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