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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNBCRA Advisory Committee April-14 minutes 1700 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, FL 33139 www.miamibeachfl.gov/northbeachcra NORTH BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NBCRA) ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Normandy Shores Golf Club, 2401 Biarritz Drive Members in Attendance • Ronnie Issenberg Chair • David Cohen • Romina Orozco-Encio • Sam Latone • Laura Veitia • David Sexton, ex officio 1. Call to Order & Attendance NBCRA Advisory Committee (“Committee”) Chair Ronnie Issenberg called the meeting to order at 4:38 p.m. Committee Business 2. Approval of March 2026 Meeting Minutes Committee member Sam Latone made a motion to approve the minutes for the March 10, 2026 meeting, and Committee member Laura Veitia seconded the motion. The minutes were approved by acclamation. 3. Legislative Update • Presenter: Catalina Rodriguez, Assistant City Attorney Assistant City Attorney Rodriguez informed the Committee that the State legislative session ended without any changes affecting CRAs. She also provided a brief update on the Commercial Façade Program application for Miami Beach Express, Inc. approved at the March 18, 2026 Commission/CRA Board meeting. 4. City Liaison Updates • Economic Development Department / NBCRA Staff Staff shared that North Beach is not included in IKE's current digital kiosk implementation plan. Furthermore, Public Works indicated that placement at Normandy Fountain Plaza is restricted North Beach CRA Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes – March 10, 2026 2 due to 250-foot advertising radius restrictions around existing bus shelters. All viable locations fall within overlapping restricted zones. Public Works will review alternative sites. Regarding the 71st Bridge Lighting Upgrade Project, Mr. Francisco Brignoni, Redevelopment Specialist, reminded the Committee that Public Works previously presented two lighting concepts, and the Committee passed a motion recommending preference for one option. A Letter to Commission (LTC) reporting the Committee’s motion has been transmitted and now requires sponsored Commission action to move forward. Staff will recirculate the LTC so that Committee members may reach out to Commissioners if desired. • Presenter: David Gomez, Director of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Department Mr. Gomez informed the Committee about ongoing discussions relating to relocating the Log Cabin to the West Lots. He noted that a location change at this stage would add approximately $1.2 million in costs and could raise questions about eligible CRA funding. A brief discussion ensued regarding future plans for the West Lots and the Log Cabin. New Business 5. Good and Welfare Chair Issenberg continued the previous discussion on activating underused City-owned spaces, highlighting the former domino pavilion in Bandshell Park, which is currently used for bicycle storage. The group briefly discussed its location. Mr. Sam Latone shared information he received regarding sidewalk improvements and agreements between the City and FDOT, prompting Committee discussion about developer responsibilities for repairs and maintenance. Mr. David Sexton updated the members on discussions with the City about Art in Public Places, highlighting a plan to create a mural at Bay Market, 909 Normandy Drive. Mr. David Cohen raised concerns about the condition and cleanliness of the North Beach boardwalk. City staff noted that the NBCRA allocated $189,000 for enhanced sanitation services in FY 2026, and Mr. Gomez mentioned that follow-up is already underway. Ms. Laura Veitia shared about her neighbor's initiative to install a sign for Normandy Isles signage ,. The Committee discussed beach erosion concerns in North Beach, and were reminded about an upcoming public meeting concerning updates to City regulations for beachfront concessionaires and updates to the Beachfront Management Plan. North Beach CRA Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes – March 10, 2026 3 Member Veitia referenced incentives offered by other CRAs to support business owners. City staff noted ongoing internal discussions about developing a commercial subsidy or assistance program, similar to an existing program in South Beach, the Commercial Lease Subsidy Program. Members requested a status update on the Byron Carlyle Project. Staff explained that the subject matter is currently under the cone of silence associated with the pending competitive solicitation on the April 20 Commission agenda. Action Item • Staff to provide update on a potential commercial lease subsidy program. • Staff to follow up about responsibility for Beachwalk upkeep. • Staff to follow up with the Public Works Department in regard to the City’s vendor contract for IKE digital kiosks and report back to the Committee. 6. Adjournment A motion to adjourn was approved, and the meeting concluded at 5:38 p.m. Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. – Normandy Shores Golf Club