20151209 Titles
City Commission Meeting
City Hall, Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor, 1700 Convention Center Drive
December 9, 2015
Mayor Philip Levine
Commissioner John Elizabeth Alemán
Commissioner Ricky Arriola
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
Commissioner Michael Grieco
Commissioner Joy Malakoff
Commissioner Micky Steinberg
City Manager Jimmy L. Morales
City Attorney Raul J. Aguila
City Clerk Rafael E. Granado
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AGENDA
1. Call to Order - 8:30 a.m.
2. Inspirational Message and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Requests for Additions, Withdrawals, and Deferrals
4. Recess for lunch at approximately 12:00 p.m.
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Commission Agenda, December 9, 2015
CONSENT AGENDA
C2 - Competitive Bid Reports
C2A Request For Approval To Exercise Term Renewal Options On Contracts For Routine Operational
Requirements.
(Procurement)
C2B Request For Approval To Award Contracts To Structured Cabling Solutions, Inc., As Primary
Vendor, And ASE Telecom & Data, Inc., As Secondary Vendor Pursuant To Invitation To Bid
(ITB) No. 2015-203-AK For Telecommunications Wiring Services.
(Procurement/Information Technology)
C2C Request For Approval To Award A Contract Pursuant To Invitation To Bid (ITB) No. 2015-097-WG
For Swimming Pool Equipment Replacement, Maintenance And Repair.
(Procurement/Parks & Recreation)
C2D Request For Approval To Award A Contract Pursuant To Invitation To Bid (ITB) No. 2015-182-JR
For City Hall Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning (HVAC) & Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
Replacement.
(Procurement/Property Management)
C2E Request For Approval To Award A Contract Pursuant To Invitation To Bid (ITB) No. 2015-267-KB
For Continuing Services (As Needed) For The Construction Of Seawalls Citywide.
(Procurement/Public Works)
C2F Request For Approval To Issue Request For Proposals (RFP) For Design Build Services For The
Construction Of Two Stormwater Pump Stations; One At The Northeast Corner Of The
Convention Center And The Other On 19th Street, Between Convention Center Drive And
Meridian Avenue; Each Pump Station Will Have A Separate Proposal.
(Public Works)
C4 - Commission Committee Assignments
C4A Referral To The Land Use And Development Committee - Discussion Regarding A Proposed
Zoning Ordinance Amendment To Allow A ‘Hall For Hire’ As A Conditional Use Within Existing
Religious Institutions Located Within The Museum Local Historic District And In The RM-2 Zoning
District.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Joy Malakoff)
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C4B Referral To The Planning Board - Discussion Regarding Proposed Ordinance Amendment
Pertaining To Historic Hotel Unit Sizes Within Designated Historic Districts.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Michael Grieco)
(Legislative Tracking: Planning)
C4C Referral To The Land Use And Development Committee – Discussion Regarding Proposed
Amendment To Section 118-5 Unity Of Title; Covenant In Lieu Thereof.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Michael Grieco)
(Legislative Tracking: Office of the City Attorney)
C4D Referral To The Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee - Discussion Regarding An
Innovative Bicycle Parking System.
(Transportation)
C4E Referral To The Finance And Citywide Projects Committee - Discussion Regarding The Renewal
Of The Agreement Between The City Of Miami Beach, And Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. (F.K.A.
Clear Channel Adshel, Inc.) To Construct, Operate And Maintain Bus Shelter Structures And
Other Street Furniture Throughout The City, Pursuant To City Of Miami Beach Request For
Proposals No. 107-99/00.
(Transportation)
C4F Referral To Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee - Discussion Regarding The Proposed
South Beach Trolley Route And Service Plan.
(Transportation)
C4G Referral To Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee - Discussion Regarding The Proposed
Traffic Flow Modification For 42nd Street, Between Prairie Avenue And Pine Tree Drive.
(Transportation)
C4H Referral To Land Use And Development Committee And The Planning Board - Discussion
Regarding Amending The Washington Avenue Zoning Incentive To Include 16-17th Streets: An
Ordinance Amending The Land Development Regulations (LDRs) Of The City Code, By
Amending Chapter 142, “Zoning Districts And Regulations,” Article II, “District Regulations,”
Division 6, “CD-3 Commercial, High Intensity District,” To Create Section 142-340, “CD-3 District,
Washington Avenue Between 16th Street And 17th Street Development Regulations And Area
Requirements,” To Modify The Development Regulations For Properties Fronting Washington
Avenue To Include The CD-3, Commercial - High Intensity District Properties Fronting 16th And
17th Street And Authorizing For New Hotel Construction Or Conversion To Hotel Use, With The
Minimum Hotel Room Unit Size Of 175 Square Feet, And Provide Some Additional Design
Regulations Relating To The Hotel Use; Providing For Codification; Repealer; Severability; And
An Effective Date.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Michael Grieco)
(Leg islative Tracking: Office of the City Attorney)
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C4I Referral To The Cultural Arts Council And The Finance And Citywide Projects Committee -
Discussion Regarding Incentivizing Local Theater In Miami Beach.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg & Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Joy Malakoff)
C4J Referral To Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee - Discussion Regarding Citywide
Street Light And Coverage Audit.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Michael C. Grieco)
C4K Referral To The Sustainability & Resiliency Committee - Discussion Regarding Potential Drafting
Of Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance In Anticipation Of The State Pilot Program.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Michael C. Grieco)
C6 - Commission Committee Reports
C6A Report Of The October 7, 2015 Land Use And Development Committee Meeting: 1. Sidewalk
Café Ocean Drive Umbrellas. 2. Discussion Regarding The Review Of All Planning Fees,
Including Fees Associated With Plans Review, Board Applications And Other Ministerial
Functions. 3. Discussion Regarding Grade Elevations For New Construction. 4. Discussion
Regarding A Modification To The Notice Procedures For Quasi-Judicial Applications Before
Historic Preservation Board, Board Of Adjustment, Planning Board, And Design Review Board. 5.
Discussion Regarding Traffic Studies. 6. Discussion: Legal Opinion Concerning Whether A
Vacancy On The Historic Preservation Board Renders The Board Improperly Constituted And
Without Power To Act, And To Discuss An Amendment To Sec. 2-22(21) To Require The Mayor
And City Commission To Fill Board Vacancies Within 90 Days. 7. Discussion Regarding
Amending The City Charter And City Code To Provide That, Instead Of The Board Of
Adjustment, The Chief Special Master Shall Hear And Decide Appeals From, And Review, Any
Order, Requirements, Decision Or Determination Made By An Administrative Official Charged
With The Enforcement Of The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Miami Beach. 8. Proposed Alton
Road Alcoholic Beverage Establishment Overlay. 9. Discussion Regarding The Vacation Of A
Portion Of The Alley Between Alton Road And West Avenue, Just South Of 17th Street - As Part
Of A Proposed Mixed Use Project That Will Include Residential, Retail And Structured Parking,
Including Public Parking. 10. Proposed Amendment To Section 146-306 - Development
Regulations In The CD-2 Commercial Medium Intensity District. 11. Washington Avenue Zoning
Incentives - An Ordinance Amending The Land Development Regulations (LDRs) Of The City
Code, By Amending Chapter 142, “Zoning Districts And Regulations,” Article II, “District
Regulations,” Division 5, “CD-2 Commercial, Medium Intensity District,” To Establish Section 13-
309, “Washington Avenue Development Regulations And Area Requirements,” To Modify The
Development Regulations For Properties Fronting Washington Avenue, Between 6th Street And
Lincoln Road; By Amending Chapter 130, “Off-Street Parking,” Article II, “Districts;
Requirements,” To Establish Parking District 7 To Modify The Parking Requirements For The
Properties Fronting Washington Avenue, Between 6th Street And Lincoln; Providing For
Codification; Repealer; Severability; And An Effective Date.
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C6B Report Of The October 28, 2015 Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee Meeting: 1)
Discussion Regarding The Possible Appointment Of A Dedicated Liaison To The 41st Street
Corridor. 2) Discussion Regarding Revisions To The Beachfront Concession Rules And
Regulations. 3) Report From Miami-Dade County Public Schools On The Status Of The Action
Plan Related To Nautilus Middle School And Progress To Date. 4) Discussion Regarding A
Competition Swimming Pool. 5) Discussion Regarding Naming The Accessible Beach And
Playground At Allison Park, 65th Street And Collins Avenue, “Sabrina’s Beach And Playground At
Allison Park.” 6) Update On Muss Park Pavilion. 7) A Discussion Regarding The Convention
Center Park And Veteran’s Plaza. 8) A Discussion Regarding The July 4th Celebration. 9)
Discussion Regarding Multi-Use Asphalt Skate/Bike Pump Track ln North Beach. 10) Monthly
Crime Statistics Report.
C6C Report Of The October 28, 2015 Sustainability And Resiliency Committee: 1) Mayor’s Blue
Ribbon On Flooding And Sea Level Rise Update. 2) Sustainability Committee Update. 3)
Discussion Regarding AECOM’s Progress On The Development Of The City’s Comprehensive
Resiliency Program. 4) Discussion Regarding The Incorporation Of Green Alleys. 5) Discussion
To Improve The Resiliency Of Government Buildings And Operations To Reduce And Mitigate
The Impacts Of Greenhouse Gases. 6) Discussion Regarding Seawalls, Policy And Enforcement.
C7 - Resolutions
C7A A Resolution Retroactively Approving And Authorizing The City Manager, Or His Designee, To
Apply For, Accept, And Appropriate Funding (Including Matching Funds And Any Related City
Expenses), And Execute Any And All Documents Or Agreements In Connection With Grants And
Funding Requests From The Following Sources: 1) Knight Foundation For The Knight Cities
Challenge; 2) Florida Department Of Environmental Protection, Coastal Partnership Initiative For
The Florida Coastal Management Program, In The Approximate Amount Of $30,000; 3) National
Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration For The Community-Based Marine Debris Removal
Program, In The Approximate Amount Of $100,000; 4) Robert Wood Johnson Foundation,
Culture Of Health Prize, In The Approximate Amount Of $25,000; And 5) U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, In The Amount Of $60,000.
(Budget & Performance Improvement)
C7B A Resolution Adopting The Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) For Miami-Dade County.
(Budget & Performance Improvement)
C7C A Resolution Opposing SB 598, HB 181, And Any Similar Legislation That Would Preempt Local
Governments From Imposing Certain Requirements On State-Funded Public Works Projects
Such As A) Imposing Requirements On Contractors Pertaining To Wages, Benefits, Hiring,
Staffing, And Training, And B) Restricting Qualified Bidders From Submitting Bids, Being
Awarded Bids Or Contracts, Or Performing Work Based On Prior Poor Performance Or
Misconduct; Directing The City’s State Lobbyists To Include This Issue As A 2016 State
Legislative Priority; And Directing The City Clerk To Transmit A Copy Of This Resolution To
Certain State And Local Officials.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg)
(Legislative Tracking: Office of the City Attorney)
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C7D A Resolution Acknowledging Receipt Of The 2015 Triennial Incentives Review And
Recommendation Report From The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
(Housing & Community Services)
C7E A Resolution Approving And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Grant Agreement
Between The City And The Miami Beach Watersports Center, Inc., In The Total Amount Not To
Exceed $85,000.00, To Support The Para-Rowing Program For Rowers With A Disability At
Ronald W. Shane Center.
(Parks & Recreation)
C7F A Resolution Approving A Five (5) Year Extension To The Use Agreement With The School
Board Of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Dated October 18, 2000, Providing Parking Spaces For
North Beach Elementary Faculty And Staff; Said Extension Commencing On July 23, 2016, And
Expiring On July 22, 2021.
(Parking)
C7G A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager And City Clerk To Execute A Professional Services
Agreement, And Any Amendments For Adjustments To Scope Of Work And Allocation Of Funds,
With Cambridge University Technical Services Limited, For Services Regarding The Department
Of Justice Grant Agreement For A Body-Worn Cameras Research And Evaluation Project, In An
Amount Not To Exceed $371,379.
(Police)
C7H A Resolution Accepting The Recommendation Of The City Manager Pertaining To The Ranking
Of Firms, Pursuant To Request For Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2015-160-YG For Constructability,
Cost, And Value Engineering Review Services, Authorizing The Administration To Enter Into
Negotiations With U.S. Cost, Inc. D/B/A Rib U.S. Cost, Keith & Schnars, P.A., And Haks
Engineers, Architects And Land Surveyors, P.C.; Should The Administration Be Unable To
Negotiate An Agreement With Any Of The Recommended Firms, The Administration Is
Authorized To Negotiate With Other Ranked Firms In Order Of Rank; And Further Authorizing The
Mayor And City Clerk To Execute An Agreement, Upon Conclusion Of Successful Negotiations By
The Administration.
(Procurement/Capital Improvement Projects)
C7I A Resolution Accepting The Recommendation Of The City Manager Pertaining To The Ranking
Of Firms, Pursuant To Request For Proposals (RFP) No. 2015-195-LR For Health Care Benefits
Consulting Services.
(Procurement/Human Resources)
C7J A Resolution Ratifying An Agreement Between The City Of Miami Beach And Centurian Collins
Property Owner, LLC (Developer), Attached Hereto As Exhibit 1, In Which The Developer
Designed, Developed, Constructed And Partially Funded Improvements Along Liberty Avenue
From The Northern Corner Of 23 Street To Collins Canal, Which Improvements Are Valued At
$265,430.29, And Authorizing The City To Reimburse Developer $95,000, As The City’s Full And
Final Contribution Toward The Cost Of Constructing The Liberty Avenue Improvements.
(Public Works)
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C7K A Resolution Retroactively Approving A Contribution From The Ocean Drive Association, In An
Amount Not To Exceed $60,000.00, In Support Of The Fireworks Show On The Beach And The
Closure Of Ocean Drive, From 5th To 15th Streets, For The 2015-2016 New Year’s Celebration.
(Tourism, Culture & Economic Development)
C7L A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Funding Agreement (“Agreement”)
With The State Of Florida Department Of Transportation (“FDOT”) Attached Hereto As Exhibit 1,
Which Agreement Provides That FDOT Shall Remove Nine (9) Parking Spaces Along Alton Road
In Order To Install Certain Roadway Improvements And In Exchange FDOT Shall Provide
$139,995.00 As Payment To The City For The Loss Of Said Parking Spaces.
(Public Works)
C7M A Resolution Approving And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Sponsorship
Agreement With Miami Beach Bowl LLC, In The Amount Of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($150,000), To Sponsor The 2015 Miami Beach Bowl, A Post-Season College Football Game At
Marlins Park On December 21, 2015.
(Tourism, Culture & Economic Development)
C7N A Resolution Ratifying A Corrective Perpetual Easement Between The City Of Miami Beach
(“City”) And The State Of Florida Department Of Transportation (“FDOT”), Which Reflects The
Actual Locations The City Installed Three Storm Water Pump Stations Along Alton Road,
Between 5th And 10th Streets; And Further Approving And Authorizing The Mayor And City Clerk
To Execute A First Amendment To The Associated October 5, 2012 Maintenance Memorandum
Of Agreement.
(Public Works)
C7O A Resolution Urging The Florida Legislature To Oppose Florida House Bill 401, Which Would (1)
Provide Immunity From Liability For Health Care Facilities Or Health Care Providers That Refuse
To Administer, Recommend, Or Deliver Medical Treatments Or Procedures That Would Be
Contrary To Religious Or Moral Convictions Or Policies; (2) Provide Immunity From Liability For
Individual Persons, Closely Held Organizations, Religious Institutions, Or Businesses Owned Or
Operated By A Religious Institution That Refuse To Produce, Create, Or Deliver Custom
Products Or Services That Would Be Contrary To Religious Or Moral Convictions Or Policies; (3)
Provide Immunity From Liability For A Private Child-Placing Agency That Refuses To Perform,
Assist In, Recommend, Consent To, Or Participate In The Placement Of A Child That Would Be
Contrary To Religious Or Moral Convictions Or Policies; And (4) Preempt Local Regulations To
The Contrary.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg)
(Legislative Tracking: Office of the City Attorney)
C7P A Resolution Accepting The Recommendation Of The City’s Committee For Quality Education
And Urging Florida Governor Rick Scott And The Florida Legislature To Increase Per Pupil
Education Funding In Florida Public Schools To Equal Or Exceed The National Average Of
Approximately $10,700 Per Pupil.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg)
(Legislative Tracking: Office of the City Attorney)
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C7Q A Resolution Accepting The Recommendation Of The City Manager To Reject All Proposals
Received Pursuant To Request For Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2015-206-KB, For Roofing
Consulting Services, And Authorizing The City Administration To Issue A New RFQ For Roofing
Consulting Services Following An Industry Review Meeting.
(Procurement/Property Management)
End of Consent Agenda
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REGULAR AGENDA
R2 - Competitive Bid Reports
R2A Request For Approval To Issue A Request For Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2015-245-KB For
Architectural And Engineering Design Services For The Lincoln Road District Improvements.
(Procurement/Capital Improvement Projects)
(Continued from October 21, 2015 - R2A)
R5 - Ordinances
R5A Consolidation & Standardizing Of Notification Procedures, And Rehearing & Appeal Procedures
1. An Ordinance Creating Section 118-8 Entitled “Notice Procedures” At Chapter 118,
“Administration And Review Procedures,” In Order To Consolidate And Standardize The
Notice Provisions From The Various Subsections Of The Land Development Code In One
Section; Amending And/Or Striking The Various Notice Provisions From Article II “Boards,”
Division 5 “Board Of Adjustment” At Section 118-134; Article IV “Conditional Use
Procedure” At Section 118-193; Article VI “Design Review Procedures” At Section 118-
254; Article X “Historic Preservation” Division 3 “Issuance Of Certificate Of
Appropriateness/Certificate To Dig/Certificate Of Appropriateness For Demolition” At
Section 118-563; And Division 4 “Designation” At Section 118-591; Providing For
Repealer; Severability; Codification; And An Effective Date. 10:00 a.m. Second Reading
Public Hearing
(Sponsored by Commissioner Michael Grieco)
(Legislative Tracking: Planning)
(First Reading on October 14, 2015 - R5L1)
2. An Ordinance Consolidating And Standardizing The Rehearing And Appeal Procedures,
Including Administrative Appeals And Quasi-Judicial Applications Before Historic
Preservation Board, Board Of Adjustment, Planning Board, And Design Review Board, By
Creating The Following Sections: Chapter 118, “Administration And Review Procedures,”
At Section 118-9, Entitled “Appeal And Rehearing Procedures”; And Amending Article II
“Boards” Division 3 “Design Review Board” At Section 118-71; Division 5 “Board Of
Adjustment” At Sections 118-134, 118-136, 118-137, 118-138; Article IV “Conditional Use
Procedure” At Sections 118-193, And 118-197; Article VI “Design Review Procedures” At
Sections 118-258, 118-260, 118-261, 118-262, 118-263; Article VIII “Procedures For
Variances And Administrative Appeals” At Sections 118-352 And 118-358; Article IX
“Nonconformances” At Sections 118-395 And 118-397; Article X “Historic Preservation”;
Division 2 “Historic Preservation Board Review Of Projects” At Sections 118-532, 118-536,
And 118-537; Division 3 “Issuance Of Certificate Of Appropriateness/Certificate To Dig/
Certificate Of Appropriateness For Demolition” At Sections 118-563, 118-564, 118-565;
Division 5 “Single-Family Ad Valorem Tax Exemption” At Section 118-609; Chapter 142,
“Zoning Districts And Regulations” At Article II “District Regulations,” Division 2 “RS-1,
RS-2, RS-3, RS-4 Single Family Residential Districts At Section 142-108 In Order To
Remove Any Conflicts With Newly Created Section 118-9; Providing For Repealer;
Severability; Codification; And An Effective Date. 10:00 a.m. Second Reading Public
Hearing
(Sponsored by Commissioner Michael Grieco)
(Legislative Tracking: Planning)
(First Reading on October 14, 2015 - R5L2)
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R5B Land Development Regulations Fee Structure And Permitting Fees
1. An Ordinance Amending The Land Development Regulations Of The Code Of The City Of
Miami Beach, Florida; By Amending Chapter 114 Entitled “General Provisions,” At Section
114-7; Chapter 118 Entitled “Administration And Review Procedures,” Article I Entitled “In
General”, At Sections 118-3 And 118-6, Article III Entitled “Amendment Procedure”, At
Section 118-162, Article IV Entitled “Conditional Use Procedure,” At Section 118-193 And
118-196, Article VI Entitled “Design Review Procedures,” At Sections 118-253 And 118-
255, Article VII Entitled “Division Of Land/Lot Split,” At Section 118-321, Article VIII
Entitled “Procedure For Variances And Administrative Appeals,” At Sections 118-353 And
118-357, Article IX Entitled “Nonconformances,” At Section 118-399, Article X Entitled
“Historic Preservation,” At Sections 118-562, 118-563, 118-564, And 118-591; Chapter
138, Entitled “Signs,” At Sections 138-135 And 138-136; Chapter 142, Entitled “Zoning
Districts And Regulations,” At Section 142-108; And Further Amending Chapter 118,
Entitled “Administration And Review Procedures,” To Create Section 118-7 And 118-8;
Updating And Consolidating The Sections Of The Land Development Regulations
Requiring The Assessment Of Fees In Order To Improve Predictability, Transparency And
Efficiency Of The Code; Providing For Repealer, Severability, Codification, And An
Effective Date. 10:05 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing
(Sponsored by Commissioner Joy Malakoff)
(Legislative Tracking: Planning/Building/Fire/Public Works)
(First Reading on October 14, 2015 - R5N1)
2. An Ordinance Amending The Code Of The City Of Miami Beach, Florida, Amending
Appendix A, “Fee Schedule” To Revise Building, Fire, Planning, And Public Works Fees
Charged For Services Related To Land Development And Permitting; Providing For
Repealer, Severability, Codification, And An Effective Date. 10:05 a.m. Second Reading
Public Hearing
(Sponsored by Commissioner Joy Malakoff)
(Legislative Tracking: Planning/Building/Fire/Public Works)
(First Reading on October 14, 2015 - R5N2)
3. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14, “Building Regulations,” Division 2, “Permit Fees,” At
Sections 14-61, 14-62, 14-66, 14-67, 14-68, 14-70, And 14-72; Chapter 15, “Zoning
Review Fee Associated With The Building Permit Process,” Article II, “Zoning Review
Fees Associated With The Building Permit Process,” At Sections 15-31, 15-32, 15-33, 15-
34, 15-35, 15-36, And 15-37; Chapter 50, “Fire Prevention And Protection,” At Sections
50-3, 50-4, 50-5, 50-6, 50-7, And 50-8; Chapter 66, “Marine Structures, Facilities And
Vehicles,” Article III, “Piers, Docks And Boat Ramps,” At Section 66-114; Chapter 86,
“Sales,” Division 2, “Permit,” At Section 86-56; Chapter 98, “Streets And Sidewalks,”
Article III, “Excavations,” Division 2, “Permit,” At Sections 98-93 And 98-94; Further
Amending Chapter 50, “Fire Prevention And Protection,” To Create Sections 50-9, 50-10,
50-11, 50-12, 50-13, 50-14, And 50-15; Chapter 98, “Streets And Sidewalks,” Article III,
“Excavations,” Division 2, “Permit,” To Create Sections 98-95, 98-96, 98-97, 98-98, 98-99,
And 98-100; Updating And Consolidating The Sections Of The City Code Of Ordinances
That Require The Assessment Of Fees For Permitting Services In Order To Improve
Predictability, Transparency And Efficiency Of The Code; Providing For Repealer,
Severability, Codification, And An Effective Date. 10:05 a.m. Second Reading Public
Hearing
(Sponsored by Commissioner Joy Malakoff)
(Legislative Tracking: Planning/Building/Fire/Public Works)
(First Reading on October 14, 2015 - R5N3)
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R5C An Ordinance Amending Chapter 46 Of The Code Of The City Of Miami Beach, Entitled
“Environment,” By Amending Article III, Entitled “Litter,” By Amending Division 1, Entitled
“Generally,” By Amending Section 46-92 To Amend The Enforcement And Penalty Provisions For
Violations Of Subsections (b), (c), (d), And (e), By Increasing Penalties For Violations Of
Subsections (b), (c), (d), And (e), And Imposing Criminal Penalties For Violations Of Subsection
(b) On Beaches, Parks, Marinas, Piers, Docks, And Boat Ramps; To Amend Provisions In
Subsections (l) And (m) Regarding Appeals From Violations; And To Amend The Provisions In
Subsection (m) Regarding Liens For Unpaid Fines; And Providing For Repealer, Severability,
Codification, And An Effective Date. 10:10 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing
(Sponsored by Commissioner Grieco)
(Legislative Tracking: Environment & Sustainability)
(Continued from October 14, 2015 - R5D)
R5D An Ordinance Amending Chapter 82 Of The Code Of The City Of Miami Beach, Entitled “Public
Property,” By Amending Article IV, Entitled “Uses In Public Rights-Of-Way,” By Amending Division
5, Entitled “Sidewalk Cafes,” By Amending Subdivision II, Entitled “Permit,” By Amending Section
82-381 Thereof, Entitled “Permitted Areas; Conditional Permit; City Manager's Right To Remove
Sidewalk Cafes,” By Requiring Display Of Prices For Food And Drink Menu Items Or Any Food
And Drink Menu Specials, And Establishing A Notice Provision To Customers Regarding Any
Automatic Gratuity Or Service Charge By The Operator Of The Sidewalk Café; By Amending
Section 82-382 Thereof, Entitled “Application,” Mandating That A Sidewalk Café Application Be
Denied For Failure To Have Food And Drink Menus Which Includes Prices For Food And Drink
Menu Items, Food And Drink Menu Specials, Or Notification Of Any Automatic Gratuity Or Service
Charge Imposed By The Sidewalk Café Operator; By Amending Section 82-385 Thereof, Entitled
“Minimum Standards, Criteria, And Conditions For Operation Of Sidewalk Cafes,” By Prohibiting A
Sidewalk Café To Operate Without Food And Drink Menus Which Show The Pricing For Any
Food And Drink Menu Item Or Food And Drink Menu Special, And Fail To Notify Customers Of
Any Automatic Gratuity Or Service Charge Imposed By The Sidewalk Café Operator; And
Providing For Repealer, Severability, Codification, And An Effective Date. 10:15 a.m. Second
Reading Public Hearing
(Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg)
(Legislative Tracking: Office of the City Attorney)
(First Reading on October 14, 2015 - R5K)
R5E An Ordinance Amending Chapter 106 Of The Miami Beach City Code, Entitled “Traffic And
Vehicles,” By Amending Article II, Entitled “Metered Parking,” By Amending Division 1, Entitled
“Generally,” By Amending Section 106-47, Entitled “Freight, Commercial, And Passenger Curb
Loading Zones; Hours, Deliveries”; By Deleting Subsection (c), (d) And (e); By Amending
Subsection (b) To Require Property Owners And Businesses To Confirm Compliance With
Subsection (g) For Commercial Motor Vehicles Deliveries And Services; By Prohibiting Deliveries
Or Services For Commercial Motor Vehicles That Fail To Comply With Subsections (f) Through
(n); By Creating A New Subsection (d) And (e), Which Limits The Authority Of The Special
Master; By Amending The Enforcement And Penalty Provisions For Violations Of Subsection (b);
Providing For Codification, Repealer, Severability, And An Effective Date. 10:20 a.m. Second
Reading Public Hearing
(Sponsored by Commissioner Michael Grieco)
(Legislative Tracking: Office of the City Attorney/Parking)
(Continued from October 14, 2015 - R5E)
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R5F Sunset Harbour CD-2 Entertainment Prohibition
An Ordinance Amending The Code Of The City Of Miami Beach, Florida By Amending Chapter
142, “Zoning Districts And Regulations,” Article II, “District Regulations,” Division 5, “CD-2
Commercial Medium Intensity District,” At Section 142-305, “Prohibited Uses,” By Adding Bars,
Dance Halls, And Entertainment Establishments As Prohibited Uses Within The CD-2, Sunset
Harbour Neighborhood, Generally Bounded By Purdy Avenue, 20th Street, Alton Road And Dade
Boulevard; Providing For Codification; Repealer; Severability; Applicability; And An Effective Date.
10:25 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing
(Sponsored by Commissioner Joy Malakoff)
(Legislative Tracking: Planning)
(First Reading Public Hearing on October 21 - R5A)
R5G An Ordinance Amending Miami Beach City Code Chapter 2 “Administration,” Article VII
“Standards Of Conduct,” Division 5 “Campaign Finance Reform,” Encompassing City Code
Sections 2-487 “Prohibited Campaign Contributions By Vendors,” City Code Section 2-488
“Prohibited Campaign Contributions By Lobbyists On Procurement Issues,” City Code Section 2-
489 “Prohibited Campaign Contributions By Real Estate Developers,” And City Code Section 2-
490 “Prohibited Campaign Contributions By Lobbyists On Real Estate Development Issues,” By
Providing That Commencing Upon The Effective Date Of The Ordinance, Members Of The City
Commission Or Candidates For Said Offices Shall Be Prohibited From Either Directly Or Indirectly
Soliciting, Accepting Or Depositing Any Campaign Contribution Regarding City Elected Office
From A Vendor, Lobbyist On A Procurement Issue, Real Estate Developer, Or Lobbyist On A
Real Estate Development Issue; Providing For Repealer, Severability, Codification, And An
Effective Date. 10:30 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing
(Sponsored by Commissioners Micky Steinberg & Michael Grieco)
(Legislative Tracking: Office of the City Attorney)
(First Reading on October 14, 2015 - R5J)
R5H An Ordinance Amending Miami Beach City Code Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 5 Entitled
“Campaign Finance Reform,” By Adding Thereto Section 2-491 Entitled “Disclosure Of
Solicitation,” Requiring Any Candidate Or Campaign Committee Of A Candidate For The Offices
Of Mayor Or Commissioner Or Member Of The City Commission Who, On Behalf Of A Political
Committee Which Supports Or Opposes Candidates For Elected City Office, Solicits Campaign
Contributions For City Elected Office From A Vendor, Lobbyist On A Procurement Issue, Real
Estate Developer And/Or Lobbyist On A Real Estate Development Issue, To Disclose The Date
Of Solicitation As Well As Name And Contribution Amounts Of Any Individual Who Was Solicited,
Disclosure To Be Filed In Office Of The City Clerk. First Reading
(Sponsored By Commissioners Micky Steinberg & Michael Grieco)
(Legislative Tracking: Office of the City Attorney)
(Continued from October 14, 2015 - R5O)
R5I Art In Public Places Review Process
An Ordinance Amending The City Code, By Amending Chapter 82, "Public Property," Article VII,
“Art In Public Places," Division 4, "Procedures," At Section 82-612, "Selection Of Artists And
Works Of Art," In Order To Amend The Procedures For Selecting Artists; Providing For
Codification; Repealer; Severability, And An Effective Date. First Reading
(Sponsored by Commissioner Joy Malakoff)
(Legislative Tracking: Tourism, Culture & Economic Development)
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R5J Traffic Study Requirements
An Ordinance Amending The Land Development Regulations Of The City Code, By Amending
Chapter 118, “Administration And Review Procedures,” Article VI, “Design Review Procedures,”
At Section 118-253, By Including Application Requirements For Design Review Board
Applications, To Include Threshold Requirements For The Submission Of Traffic Studies, And By
Amending Chapter 118, “Administration And Review Procedures,” Article X, "Historic
Preservation," Division 3, “Issuance Of Certificate Of Appropriateness To Dig/Certificate Of
Appropriateness For Demolition,” At Section 118-562, By Including Threshold Requirements For
The Submission Of Traffic Studies For Historic Preservation Board Applications; Providing For
Codification; Repealer; Severability; And An Effective Date. First Reading
(Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg)
(Legislative Tracking: Planning)
R5K Single Family Regulations - Lot Coverage, Unit Size, Height, Setbacks, And Courtyards
An Ordinance Amending The Land Development Regulations Of The Code Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, By Amending Chapter 142, “Zoning Districts And Regulations,” Division 2, “RS-1,
RS-2, RS-3, RS-4 Single-Family Residential Districts,” At Sections 142-105, 142-106, And 142-
108, By Modifying, Simplifying, And Clarifying How Lot Coverage, Unit Size, Roof Deck, Height,
Setback, And Courtyard Requirements Are Applied In The Single Family Residential Districts;
Eliminating Certain Design Review Waivers For Second Floor Volume And Side Elevation
Requirements; Providing Codification; Repealer; Severability; And An Effective Date. First
Reading
(Sponsored by Commissioner Joy Malakoff)
(Legislative Tracking: Planning)
R5L Electric Vehicle Parking
An Ordinance Amending The Land Development Regulations Of The City Code, By Amending
Chapter 130, “Off-Street Parking,” Article II, “Districts; Requirements,” By Creating Section 130-
39, Entitled “Electric Vehicle Parking Requirements,” To Provide Minimum Requirements For
Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces And Charging Stations; Amending Article III, “Design Standards,”
By Creating Section 130-72, Entitled “Electric Vehicle Parking Space Standards,” To Establish
Design Standards For Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces; And Amending Article V, “Fee In Lieu Of
Parking Program,” Section 130-132, Entitled “Fee Calculation,” To Establish An Additional Fee In
Lieu Of Parking For Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces, And Section 130-134, Entitled “Deposit Of
Funds; Account,” To Provide That Funds Generated By The Additional Fee In Lieu Of Parking For
Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces Shall Be Deposited In The City’s Sustainability And Resiliency
Fund; Providing For Codification, Repealer, Severability And An Effective Date. First Reading
(Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg)
(Legislative Tracking: Planning)
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R5M Chapter 6 - Alcoholic Beverages
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6, Entitled “Alcoholic Beverages,” Of The Code Of The City Of
Miami Beach, Florida, Article I, Entitled “In General,” Section 6-3 Thereof, Entitled “Hours Of
Sale,” And Amending Chapter 82, Entitled “Public Property,” By Amending Article IV, Entitled
“Uses In Public Rights-Of-Way,” Division 5, Entitled “Sidewalk Cafes,” Subdivision II, Entitled
“Permit,” Section 82-388 Thereof, Entitled “Hours Of Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages; Enforcement,”
To Clarify That An Alcoholic Beverage Establishment Permitted To Serve Alcoholic Beverages
For On-Premises Consumption Until 5:00 a.m. May Continue To Serve Alcoholic Beverages For
On-Premises Consumption And For Consumption At The Establishment’s Sidewalk Cafe Until
7:00 a.m. On New Year’s Day And During Certain Major Event Days Or Weekends As May Be
Designated Or Approved By The City Commission; And Providing For Repealer, Severability,
Codification, And An Effective Date. First Reading
(Sponsored by Commissioner Grieco)
(Legislative Tracking: Office of the City Attorney)
R5N An Ordinance Granting To Peoples Gas System, A Division Of Tampa Electric Company, Its
Successors And Assigns, A Non-Exclusive Natural Gas Franchise Agreement To Use The Public
Rights-Of-Way Of The City Of Miami Beach, Florida, And Prescribing The Provisions And
Conditions Under Which Said Franchise Shall Be Exercised; Providing For Monthly Payments To
The City; Providing An Effective Date; And Repealing Prior Ordinance. First Reading
(Public Works)
R5O An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 Of The Code Of The City Of Miami Beach, Entitled
“Administration,” By Amending Article VI, Entitled “Procurement,” By Amending Division 3,
Entitled “Contract Procedures,” By Amending Section 2-375, To Be Entitled “Non-Discrimination;
Contract Requirements; Waiver,” To Provide That The City Shall Not Procure Goods Or Services
From, Or Otherwise Contract With, A Business Which Engages In The Boycott Of A Nation Or
Country, Or A Business Which Blacklists Or Otherwise Refuses To Deal With A Person Or Entity
Based On Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Or National Origin, And Providing Requirements For
City Contracts And Waiver Provisions; Providing For Repealer; Codification; Severability; And An
Effective Date. First Reading
(Sponsored by Mayor Philip Levine)
(Legislative Tracking: Office of the City Attorney)
Clerk’s Note:
Item R5P from October 14, 2015, was removed from this agenda due to lack of sponsorship
(Amend Ch. 2, Prohibit Lobbying By Campaign Consultants).
R7 - Resolutions
R7A A Resolution Setting The Dates For The Year 2016 City Commission Meetings. Joint City
Commission & Redevelopment Agency
(Office of the City Clerk)
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R7B A Resolution Approving, Upon Second And Final Reading Of This Resolution And Following A
Duly Noticed Public Hearing, A Ground Lease Agreement In The Form Attached To This
Resolution, Between The City (Owner Or Landlord) And Sabrina Cohen Wellness Center Project,
Inc. (Tenant), In Connection With The Use Of 5,100 Square Feet Of City-Owned Land, Located At
Allison Park, Having A Street Address Of 6475 Collins Avenue (Premises), For A Term Of Ninety-
Nine (99) Years, For The Purpose Of Constructing And Operating An Ada Accessible Wellness
Center At The Tenant’s Sole Expense. 10:35 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing
(Sponsored by Commissioner Joy Malakoff)
(Legislative Tracking: Office of the City Attorney/Parks & Recreation/Public Works)
(First Reading on October 21, 2015 - R7E)
(Item to be Submitted in Supplemental)
R7C A Resolution Adopting The First Amendment To The Capital Budget For Fiscal Year 2015/16.
10:40 a.m. Public Hearing
(Budget & Performance Improvement)
R7D A Resolution Adopting The First Amendment To The General Fund, Enterprise Fund, Internal
Service Fund, And Special Revenue Fund Budgets For Fiscal Year 2015/16. 10:45 a.m. Public
Hearing
(Budget & Performance Improvement)
R7E A Resolution Adopting An Amendment To The Budget For Fiscal Year 2015/16; Which Amended
Budget Is Attached Hereto As Exhibit A. 10:50 a.m. Public Hearing
(Sponsored by Commissioner Michael Grieco)
R7F Sunset Islands 3 & 4 Utility Improvement District: Final Assessment Roll And Agreements With
Utilities For Undergrounding
1. A Resolution Approving, Following A Duly Noticed Public Hearing Pursuant To Sections
170.07 And 170.08, Florida Statutes, The Final Assessment Roll For The Special
Assessment District Known As The Sunset Islands 3 & 4 Utility Improvement District, And
Confirming Such Assessments As Legal, Valid, And Binding First Liens Upon The
Property Against Which Such Assessments Are Made Until Paid. 11:00 a.m. Public
Hearing
(Capital Improvement Projects/Office of the City Attorney)
(Public Hearing Set on October 21, 2015 - R7H)
2. A Resolution Approving And Authorizing The Mayor And City Clerk To Execute, In A Form
Acceptable To The City Attorney, An Easement Agreement With Florida Power & Light,
As Well As Agreements With Florida Power & Light In The Amount Of $939,915, An
Agreement With AT&T In The Amount Of $169,056, And An Agreement With Atlantic
Broadband In The Amount Of $82,626, For The Placement Underground Of Overhead
Utilities On Sunset Islands 3 & 4; Authorizing The City To Fund The Agreements With The
Utilities, The Installation Of Conduits, And All Financing Costs, Which Shall Be Funded
With Special Assessments.
(Capital Improvement Projects/Office of the City Attorney)
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R7G A Resolution Amending The City's State Legislative Agenda To Include Support Of House Bill 45,
“Florida Competitive Workforce Act,” Which Would Ban Discrimination In Employment, Housing
And Public Accommodations For All Floridians When It Comes To Sexual Orientation And
Gender Identify Or Expression.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Michael Grieco)
(Legislative Tracking: Office of the City Attorney)
R7H A Resolution Approving The Substantive Terms, As Set Forth In The Draft Agreement Attached
As Exhibit “A” To This Resolution, Between The City And A National Salute To America’s Heroes,
LLC (Applicant), For The Production Of An Aircraft Flight Demonstration And Aquatic Show With
Ancillary Activities Such As Entertainment, Exhibits, Concession Sales, Commencing On January
1, 2016, And Ending On December 31, 2021; Authorizing The City Manager To Negotiate And
Finalize The Agreement Based On The Approved Terms Set Forth Herein, And, Further
Authorizing The Mayor And City Clerk To Execute The Final Agreement Upon Conclusion Of
Successful Negotiations, Provided That In The Event That The City And Applicant Deem It
Necessary To Include Any New Substantive Terms (Which Are Not Contained In The Attached
Draft Agreement) Then Such New Substantive Terms Shall Be Subject To Prior Approval By The
Mayor And City Commission Before Final Execution Thereof.
(Sponsored By Commissioner Michael Grieco)
(Legislative Tracking: Tourism, Culture & Economic Development)
R7I A Resolution Accepting The City Manager’s Recommendation By 5/7th Vote And Waiving The
Competitive Bidding Requirement, Finding Such Waiver To Be In The Best Interest Of The City,
And Approving And Authorizing The Mayor And City Clerk To Execute An Agreement With ETC
Institute For Community Satisfaction Survey Services, In The Amount Of $85,572.
(Budget & Performance Improvement)
R7J A Resolution Calling For A March 15, 2016 Special Election, For The Purpose Of Submitting To
The Electorate Of The City Of Miami Beach, Florida A Question Asking Whether City Should
Lease 2.65-Acre Property At Northeast Corner Of 17th Street And Convention Center Drive To
Portman Miami Beach LLC For 99 Years, Requiring, Per Resolution 2015-29115, Construction/
Operation Of Privately-Funded 800 Room Hotel With 288 Foot Height Limit, Connected To
Convention Center Via Pedestrian Skybridge; No Gambling; And Rent To City After Hotel Opens,
Including Greater Of: Minimum Rent ($12,373,785 Over First Ten Years, Adjusted Thereafter) Or
Percentage Of Hotel's Revenues Annually.
(Office of the City Attorney/Office of the City Manager)
R7K A Resolution Calling For A March 15, 2016 Special Election, For The Purpose Of Submitting To
The Electorate Of The City Of Miami Beach, Florida A Question Asking Whether The City Should
Lease 5,100 Square Feet Of Beachfront Property At Allison Park, 6475 Collins Avenue, To
Sabrina Cohen Wellness Center Project, Inc., A Not-For-Profit Corporation, For 99 Years, With
Rent Of $18.00 Annually, Requiring, Per Resolution 2015___________, Construction/Operation
Of Privately Funded Accessible Wellness Center With 50 Foot Height Limit (Including Physical
Therapy, Adaptive Gym, And Pool) To Serve Persons With Disabilities; And Discounts To
Disabled Residents And Disabled Military Service Members?
(Office of the City Attorney)
(Item to be Submitted in Supplemental)
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R7L A Resolution Authorizing The Miami-Dade County Canvassing Board For The March 15, 2016
Presidential Preference Primary Election To Serve As The Canvassing Board For The City Of
Miami Beach’s Special Election To Be Held On March 15, 2016.
(Office of the City Clerk)
R7M A Resolution Recognizing And Approving Early Voting For The March 15, 2016 City Of Miami
Beach Special Election.
(Office of the City Clerk)
R7N A Resolution Approving Funding And An Expenditure In An Amount Not To Exceed $25,000 For
The Public Purpose Of Informing And Educating The Voters Of The City Of Miami Beach
Regarding The Ballot Questions In The City’s Special Election On March 15, 2016, Which Will Be
Held In Conjunction With The Presidential Preference Primary Election, In Order To Achieve A
More Informed Electorate Vote.
(Office of the City Attorney/Office Of the City Clerk/Communications)
R7O A Resolution Approving And Authorizing The Mayor And City Clerk To Execute A Baywalk
Easement Between Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida, A Florida Not-For-Profit Corporation
(Mount Sinai), As Grantor, And The City, As Grantee, As Contemplated In Resolution No. 2014-
28609 (Which Resolution Authorized A $15,000,000 Grant To Mount Sinai Medical) Granting The
City The Right To Develop, Design, Construct, Operate, And Maintain A Public Baywalk Along
The Northern And Western Boundaries Of The Mount Sinai Property For The Public’s Use.
(Office of the City Attorney)
R7P A Resolution Accepting The Recommendation Of The City Manager Pertaining To The Ranking
Of Firms, Pursuant To Request For Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2015-211-KB For Architectural And
Engineering Design Services For The North Shore Open Space Park, Authorizing The
Administration To Enter Into Negotiations With: Calvin Giordano And Associates, Inc. As The Top
Ranked Proposer; And Should The Administration Not Be Successful In Negotiating An
Agreement With Calvin Giordano And Associates, Inc., Authorizing The Administration To Enter
Into Negotiations With EDSA, Inc., As The Second Highest Ranked Proposer; And, Should The
Administration Not Be Successful In Negotiating An Agreement With EDSA, Inc., Authorizing The
Administration To Enter Into Negotiations With Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc., As The Third
Highest Ranked Proposer; And Further Authorizing The Mayor And City Clerk To Execute An
Agreement, Upon Conclusion Of Successful Negotiations By The Administration.
(Procurement/Capital Improvement Projects)
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R7Q A Resolution Accepting The Recommendation Of The City Manager Pertaining To The Ranking
Of Firms, Pursuant To Request For Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2015-240-KB For Architectural And
Engineering Design Services For The Future Community Park (Former Par 3) Project, Authorizing
The Administration To Enter Into Negotiations With Savino & Miller Design Studio As The Top
Ranked Proposer; And Should The Administration Not Be Successful In Negotiating An
Agreement With Savino & Miller Design Studio, Authorizing The Administration To Enter Into
Negotiations With Bermello Ajamil And Partners, Inc., As The Second Highest Ranked Proposer;
And Should The Administration Not Be Successful In Negotiating An Agreement With Bermello
Ajamil And Partners, Inc., Authorizing The Administration To Enter Into Negotiations With TBG
Partners, As The Third Highest Ranked Proposer; And, Further Authorizing The Mayor And City
Clerk To Execute An Agreement, Upon Conclusion Of Successful Negotiations By The
Administration.
(Procurement/Capital Improvement Projects)
R7R A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor And City Clerk To Execute An Agreement Between The City
Of Miami Beach And Kimley-Horn And Associates, Inc., For The Preparation Of Environmental
Analysis For Miami Beach Transit Projects Including The Beach Corridor Transit Connection
Project And Related Services, Pursuant To Request For Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2015-213-KB,
(Procurement/Transportation)
R7S A Resolution Approving And Authorizing The City To Accept A Donation Of In-Kind Services
From Terra Group, LLC, With An Estimated Value Of $20,000.00, For Interim Improvements To
North Shore Open Space Park.
(Parks & Recreation)
R7T A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Decline, In Writing, The Owner’s Reciprocal Right
Of First Refusal, As Required Pursuant To The Terms Of Section 36.2 Of The Agreement Of
Lease (“Ground Lease”) Between The City (“Owner”) And 1691 Michigan Ave Investments LP
(“Tenant”), Dated As Of September 1, 1999, Involving The Improvements To The Property
(“Project”) Located At 1691 Michigan Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida; And Further Approving
Tenant’s Sale Of The Project To CLPF - Lincoln, LLC GP, A Subsidiary Of Clarion Lion
Properties Fund Holdings, LP (“Proposed Purchaser”), Subject To The Administration’s
Successful Completion Of Its Evaluation Of The Proposed Purchaser In Accordance With Article
10 Of The Lease (“City’s Due Diligence”), And Payment To The City Of Its Reasonable Costs
Incurred In Connection With The Proposed Sale Including, Without Limitation, Reimbursement Of
The City’s Due Diligence Costs; And Further Authorizing The City Manager And City Clerk To
Execute Any And All Closing Documents On Behalf Of The City.
(Tourism, Culture & Economic Development)
R7U A Resolution Approving And Authorizing The Administration To Negotiate A Lease Agreement
Consistent With The Essential Terms Set Forth In This Resolution Between The City Of Miami
Beach, As Tenant, And 1680 Costa, LLC, As Landlord, For Use Of Approximately 3,792 Rentable
Square Feet Of Property, Located At 1680 Meridian Avenue, Suites 401 & 402, Miami Beach,
Florida, To Be Used As Administrative Offices For The City’s Transportation Department; Said
Lease Agreement Having An Initial Term Of Three (3) Years, Commencing On January 1, 2016,
And Ending On December 31, 2018, With One (1) Renewal Option For Three (3) Years, At The
City’s Option; And Upon Successful Negotiations, Authorizing The Mayor And City Clerk To
Execute Said Lease Agreement.
(Tourism, Culture & Economic Development)
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R7V A Resolution Approving And Authorizing The Mayor And City Clerk To Execute An Amendment
No. 1 To Lease Agreement Between The City And Alpha 22 LLC (Tenant), Dated October 16,
2013 (Lease), Involving The Use Of Approximately 2,216 Square Feet Of City Owned
Unimproved Land, Located At 22 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida (Property), Adjacent
To An Existing Restaurant Space Located At 816 Commerce Street, Miami Beach, Florida
(Restaurant), Currently Used As An Outdoor Seating Area, Concurrent With The Lease/Use Of
The Restaurant; Said Amendment Approving The Sale Of The Restaurant, Consenting To The
Assignment Of The Lease By Alpha 22 LLC (As Tenant And Assignor) To Florida Food District
Inc. (As New Tenant And Assignee).
(Tourism, Culture & Economic Development)
R7W A Resolution Approving And Authorizing The Mayor And City Clerk To Execute Change Order
No. 4 To The Construction Contract Dated April 9, 2014, With Southern Underground Industries,
Inc., For The Implementation Of The City’s “Tidal Flooding Mitigation Project” (The Agreement);
Said Change Order No. 4, In The Amount Of $855,080 For Construction Services, Plus A Project
Contingency, In The Amount Of $85,508, For A Total Cost Of $940,588, To Allow The Installation
Of Additional Check Valves On Outfalls In Various Locations Requiring Protection From Tidal
Flooding Issues On Sunset Islands 1 And 2, Palm And Hibiscus Islands, And North Bay Road;
And To Repair Broken Stormwater Pipes At North Bay Road, Between 52nd And 59th Streets.
(Public Works)
R7X A Resolution Authorizing The Continuation Of The Current Standard Software Maintenance
Contract With New World Systems Corporation, On A Month-By-Month Basis, Commencing
January 1, 2016, On The Same Terms And Conditions, Subject To Termination For Convenience
Without Cause By The City Manager, Until Completion Of Current Negotiations For A
Subsequent Agreement Or The Identification Of An Alternative Service Provider.
(Police)
R7Y A Resolution Approving And Authorizing The Mayor And City Clerk To Execute A Termination
And Release Agreement (“Termination Agreement”) By And Between The City Of Miami Beach
(“City”) And Brian Tolle (“Artist”).
(Tourism, Culture & Economic Development)
R7Z A Resolution Approving And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 3 To
The Construction Contract Between The City Of Miami Beach, Florida, And Lanzo Construction
Co., Florida, For The Construction Of The City Of Miami Beach Right-Of-Way Infrastructure
Improvement Program, Venetian Islands Bid Package 13C (Project), Dated March 13, 2013 (The
Contract); The Change Order Includes: 1) Construction Work Associated With Six (6) New
Stormwater Pump Stations That Meet The Enhanced Stormwater Criteria In The Not-To-Exceed
Amount Of $12,257,864 Plus Time Extension Of 365 Calendar Days Required To Complete This
Work Within San Marino, Dilido And Rivo Alto Islands; And 2) Increasing The Owner’s
Contingency In The Amount Of $1,225,787; The Resulting Amount Of $13,483,651 Will Be Added
To The Construction Contract.
(Capital Improvement Projects Office)
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R7AA A Resolution Accepting The Written Recommendation Of The City Manager Regarding The
Existence Of A Public Emergency And, Accordingly, Waiving, By 5/7th Vote, The Competitive
Bidding Requirement, Finding Further That The Best Interest Of The City Would Be Served By
Such Waiver; Authorizing The City Manager Or His Designee To Negotiate Amendment No. 3, To
The Design-Build Agreement Between The City And Lanzo Construction Co., Approved Pursuant
To Resolution No. 2014-28765, For The Sunset Harbour Pump Station Retrofit And Drainage
Improvements Project; Said Amendment, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $___________, To
Bring Sunset Drive, And Parking Lot P46 To A 3.7 Feet NAVD Elevation; Further Authorizing The
Mayor And City Clerk To Execute The Amendment, Upon Completion Of Successful
Negotiations.
(Public Works)
(Item to be Submitted in Supplemental)
R7BB A Resolution Accepting The Recommendation Of The City Manager To Enter Into Further
Negotiations With Lanzo Construction Co., Florida, For Phase 2 Construction Services And
Further Authorizing The Mayor And City Clerk To Execute A GMP Amendment No. 3, In The Not-
To-Exceed Amount Of $35 Million, To The Design-Build Agreement Between The City Of Miami
Beach And Lanzo Construction Co., Florida, For Design-Build Services For Neighborhood No. 13:
Palm And Hibiscus Islands Right-Of-Way Infrastructure Improvements (The Project), Dated
September 18, 2014 (The Contract), Upon Conclusion Of Successful Negotiations, Plus A Ten
Percent Owner's Project Contingency For A Grand Total Of $38,500,000, With Previously
Appropriated Funding And Additional Funding Request Subject To The 1st Amendment To The
FY 15/16 Capital Budget.
(Capital Improvement Projects Office)
(Item to be Submitted in Supplemental)
R9 - New Business and Commission Requests
R9A Board And Committee Appointments.
(Office of the City Clerk)
R9A1 Board And Committee Appointments - City Commission Appointments.
(Office of the City Clerk)
R9A2 Appointment Of David C. Greeff To The Housing Authority.
(Sponsored by Mayor Philip Levine)
R9B1 Dr. Stanley Sutnick Citizen’s Forum. (8:30 a.m.)
R9B2 Dr. Stanley Sutnick Citizen’s Forum. (1:00 p.m.)
R9C Update On The Miami Beach Convention Center Project.
(Office of the City Manager)
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R9D Discussion And Approval Of The 2016 State Legislative Priorities.
(Sponsored by Mayor Philip Levine)
R9E Discussion Regarding Potential Acquisition Of The Property Located At 6961 Indian Creek Drive
In North Beach For A Building Department Satellite Office.
(Tourism, Culture & Economic Development)
R9F Discussion Regarding Expediting A Playground Area Adjacent To The Scott Rakow Youth Center
(Where Previously Approved) That Would Help Service The Younger Children In The Aftercare
Program.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg)
R9G Discussion Regarding City Policies For The Approval Of Temporary Parklets Along Washington
Avenue, Between 5th Street And Lincoln Road, As Part Of A Pilot Project.
(Transportation)
R9H Discussion And Update Regarding Efforts Thus Far And The Proposal To Conduct A Traffic
Calming Study In The Nautilus Area.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg)
(Legislative Tracking: Transportation)
R9I Discussion Regarding The Miami Beach Committee For Quality Education Request For Our
Lobbyists In Tallahassee To Request Of The Governor And Florida Legislature To Increase Per
Pupil Education Funding To Minimally Equal The National Average Of Approximately $10,700.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Joy Malakoff)
R9J Report Pursuant To Article V, Budget, Finance And Pre-Collective Bargaining Analysis; Section
5.04. 11:05 a.m. Public Hearing
(Human Resources)
R9K Referral To The Planning Board - Discussion Regarding Proposed Ordinance Amendment
Pertaining To Alcoholic Beverage Establishments In The Alton Road Corridor, Adjacent To West
Avenue And Along 17th Street Facing The Palm View Neighborhood.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Joy Malakoff)
(Legislative Tracking: Planning)
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R10 - City Attorney Reports
R10A City Attorney’s Status Report.
(Office of the City Attorney)
R10B Notice Of Closed Executive Session
Pursuant To Section 447.605, Florida Statutes, A Closed Executive Session Will Be Held During
Recess Of The City Commission Meeting On Wednesday, December 9, 2015, In The City
Manager’s Large Conference Room, Fourth Floor, City Hall, For A Discussion Relative To
Collective Bargaining.
Reports and Informational Items
1. Reports and Informational Items (see LTC No. 462-2015)
2. List of Projects Covered by the Cone of Silence Ordinance – LTC No. 457-2015.
(Procurement)
3. Report From Commission Committees Of Withdrawn Items Not Heard Within (6) Six Months
From Their Referral Date.
(Office of the City Clerk)
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Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency
City Hall, Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor, 1700 Convention Center Drive
December 9, 2015
Chairperson of the Board Philip Levine
Member of the Board John Elizabeth Alem án
Member of the Board Ricky Arriola
Member of the Board Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
Member of the Board Michael Grieco
Member of the Board Joy Malakoff
Member of the Board Micky Steinberg
Member of the Board Miami-Dade County Commissioner Bruno A. Barreiro
Executive Director Jimmy L. Morales
Assistant Director Kathie G. Brooks
General Counsel Raul J. Aguila
Secretary Rafael E. Granado
AGENDA
Call to Order - 2:00 p.m.
1A A Resolution Of The Chairperson And Members Of The Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency
(RDA), Setting The Dates For The Year 2016 Redevelopment Agency Meetings. Joint City
Commission & Redevelopment Agency
(Office of the City Clerk)
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