Resolution 2025-33943 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-33943
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-33813,
WHICH ESTABLISHED RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR CANDIDATE
PRESENTATIONS ON MBTV FOR THE NOVEMBER 2, 2025 GENERAL
ELECTION, TO GRANT THE CITY CLERK LIMITED AUTHORITY TO
PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR CANDIDATES WITH VALID REASONS
TO REQUEST ADJUSTMENTS TO THEIR ASSIGNED APPOINTMENT TIMES,
PROVIDED THAT SUCH ADJUSTMENTS ARE MADE ONLY WITHIN THE
DAYS ALREADY SCHEDULED FOR RECORDING.
WHEREAS, on July 23, 2025, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2025-33813,
establishing the rules and guidelines for MBTV Candidate Presentations, including the assignment
of recording times in ballot order; and
WHEREAS, the Resolution currently permits the City Clerk to alter recording times only in
the event of unforeseen circumstances, with notification to the Mayor and City Commission via
Letter to Commission (LTC); and
WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes that candidates may have legitimate
professional or personal conflicts that prevent them from attending their assigned recording time,
despite being available on the designated recording day; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to preserve fairness and equal opportunity for all
candidates while allowing limited flexibility to accommodate valid scheduling conflicts.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that:
1. Resolution No. 2025-33813 is hereby amended to authorize the Ciry Clerk to accept
requests from candidates with valid reasons for adjusting their assigned
appointment times for MBTV Candidate Presentations.
2. The City Clerk may approve such adjustments only if: a. The request is based on a
valid and documented reason; b. The adjustment occurs within the same recording
day(s) already scheduled by Resolution No. 2025-33813; c. The adjustment does
not disrupt the overall recording process or compromise fairness among candidates.
3. All other provisions of Resolution No. 2025-33813 shall remain in full force and
effect.
PASSED and ADOPTED THIS 17th day of September 2025.
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MIAMIBEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
DATE: September 17, 2025
TITLE: DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION: GRANT THE CITY CLERK LIMITED AUTHORITY TO
PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR CANDIDATES WITH VALID REASONS TO
REQUEST ADJUSTMENTS TO THEIR ASSIGNED APPOINTMENT TIMES FOR
MBTV CANDIDATE PRESENTATIONS.
RECOMMENDATION
That the Mayor and City Commission grant the City Clerk Limited authority to provide
accommodations for candidates with valid reasons to request adjustments to their assigned
appointment times for MBTV Candidate Presentations, provided that such adjustments are made
only within the days already scheduled for recording.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
On July 2025, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2025-33813, which established the
rules and guidelines for Candidate Presentations on MBN for the November 2, 2025 General
Election.
As written, the Resolution requires that time slots for recording be assigned in ballot order, with
candidates responsible for appearing at their designated time. The City Clerk is permitted to alter
recording times only in the event of unforeseen circumstances, and must then notify the Mayor
and Commission by Letter to Commission (LTC).
While the Resolution provides structure and ensures equal treatment, it does not presently allow
flexibility for candidates who may have unavoidable professional or personal conflicts at their
assigned time. Absent such flexibility, a candidate with a legitimate conflict risks forfeiting their
opportunity to participate, despite being available on the designated recording day.
To preserve fairness while accommodating legitimate conflicts, I request that the Commission
authorize the City Clerk to:
1. Accept requests from candidates with valid reasons for adjusting their assigned
appointment times.
2. Allow such adjustments strictly within the same recording day(s) already scheduled by
Resolution.
3. Ensure that any accommodations are documented for transparency, and that the
adjustments do not disrupt the overall recording process.
ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
NA
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerklmeetinq-noticesl
FINANCIQL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Riqht to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
Qursuant to City Code Section Z-17? Proiect?
Yes No
Was this Aqenda Item initially requested bv a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-081,
includes a principal enqaaed in lobbyinq? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzaiez
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Disc/Act: Authorize City Clerk to Adjust MB1V Candidate Presentation Scheduling for Valid
Conflicts. (KRG}
Previous Action lFor Citv Clerk Use Onlv)