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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLTC 215-2026 Ordinances and Resolutions from Miami Beach United (MBU) Board of Directors - Relating to Items on the May 20, 2026 Commission MeetingLETTER TO COMMISSION MIAMI BEACH OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK L TC #215-2026 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk A May 18, 2026 \ Ordinances and Resolutions from Miami Beach United (MBU) Board of Directors -Relating to Items on the May 20, 2026 Commission Meeting. On behalf of the Board of Directors of Miami Beach United (MBU), please find the Ordinances and Resolutions in advance of the Commission Meeting of May 20, 2026 pertaining to: C? H Adopt 7th Amended Rules and Regulations for Beachfront Concessions. PFFB C? Y Amend State Legislative Priorities, Impacts of Development on Traffic/Transportation. (TB) CA C? Al C? AS R5 F R5 K R5 R Moratorium on Adoption of Ordinances to Increase Water/Sewer/Stormwater Rates. (AF/OS) CA End Resident Tows. (Fernandez/Bhatt/Dominguez/Magazine/Matteo­ Salinas/Meiner/Suarez) CA 9:35 a.m. 2nd Rdg, Reduce Dist/Prima Facie Evid/Noise Violation. (SM/LD/MMS/AF/TB) CA NR-9:45 a.m. 2nd Rdg,Building Permit Forgiveness/Assistance Ord. (AF/MMS/TB/DS/LD) CA 10:15 a.m. 2nd Rdg,Distance Separation Exemp-TobaccoNape Uses inNB. (LO) PL 5/7 R5 Y NR-10:40 a.m. 1st Rdg, Amend Procurement Procedures Waivers/Bid/Award Criteria. (AF) CA R5AA R5AB R5AC R5AE R5AF NR-10:50 a.m. 1st Rdg, Regulation of Micromobility Devices. (Bhatt) CA O/C- 10:51 a.m. 1st Rdg, Motorized Means of Transportation Prohibitedin Certain Parks. (TB) CA 10:52 a.m. 1st Rdg, Habitual Municipal Offender. (MMS-SM) CA 11 :00 a.m. 1st Rdg, Lincoln Rd West Residential Use Incentives-Comp Plan Amend. (OS) PL 11 :01 a.m. 1st Rdg, Lincoln Rd West Residential Use Incentives-LORAmend. (OS) PL 5/7 R5AL R7 J R7 AF 11:30 a.m.1st Rdg,Condominium Prospective Bulk Owner Notice. (Fernandez)CA NR-Procedure for Priority Items.(Bhatt)CA Endorsing Middle North Bay Road Security District.(Suarez)CA F:ICLER\$ALL\alTC'S\LTCTemplate For CityClerk\LTC214-2026 MBUOrdinances and Resolutions for May 20,2026.docx ORDINANCES &RESOLUTIONS May 20.2026 Commission Meeting C7H Sponsored by Parks,Facilities,Fleet &Beaches A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SEVENTH AMENDED AND RESTATED RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR BEACHFRONT CONCESSION OPERATIONS TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT BEACHFRONT CONCESSION AREAS PURSUANT TO A VALID CONCESSION AGREEMENT,LICENSE AGREEMENT,SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT,OR OTHER VALID PERMIT,AUTHORIZATION OR AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY. Miami Beach United OPPOSES this item as it stands in contradiction to the Commission's prior stated aims to turn Miami Beach away from an alcohol-hazed beach party toward an environment centered on health and fitness.The restated rules would effectively permit a string of open-air bars the length of the beach,eligible for special events. C7Y Sponsored by Bhatt AMENDING THE CITY'S STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES TO REQUEST THAT THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE AMEND APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE COMMUNITY PLANNING ACT TO GRANT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS GREATER AUTHORITY TO REVIEW DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS FOR IMPACTS ON TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE AND IMPOSE REASONABLE CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS. Miami Beach United SUPPORTS this effort to have the State give more leeway to local governments to better review development applications. C7AI Sponsored by Fernandez A RESOLUTION REINTRODUCING A MORATORIUM ON THE ADOPTION OF ANY ORDINANCE TO INCREASE WATER,SEWER,AND STORMWATER RATES;SAID MORATORIUM TO REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL THE EARLIEST TO OCCUR OF THE FOLLOWING:(A) RESCISSION OF THIS RESOLUTION BY A FIVE-SEVENTHS (517TH) VOTE OF THE CITY COMMISSION,(B)THE OCCURRENCE OF A,IPUBLICSAFETYEMERGENCYDUETOTHEFAILUREOF WATER, SEWER,OR STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE,OR (C)THE ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER BY AN AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION REQUIRING THE CITY TO MAKE UNBUDGETED REPAIRS TO ITS WATER,SEWER,OR STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE. Miami Beach United believes the Commission needs to carefully consider the financial implications of this matter and should take decisive action without changing the number of votes required to approve or oppose a fee increase. C7AS Sponsored by Fernandez,Dominguez,Salinas,Magazine A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,APPROVING THE "END RESIDENT TOWS"REFORM TO REDUCE UNNECESSARY TOWING OF RESIDENTS'VEHICLES,IMPROVE FAIRNESS IN PARKING ENFORCEMENT,AND INCREASE ENFORCEMENT AGAINST NON-RESIDENT PARKING ABUSE,LOADING ZONE VIOLATIONS,AND OTHER PUBLIC SAFETY OFFENSES;ESTABLISHING A 12-MONTH, 24/7 PARKING ENFORCEMENT PILOT PROGRAM IN DESIGNATED AREAS OF THE CITY BEGINNING NO LATER THAN JULY 1,2026; AUTHORIZING LIMITED ACCESS TO STATE VEHICLE INFORMATION, SUBJECT TO STATE APPROVAL,TO SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AND COURTESY NOTIFICATIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR IMMEDIATE IMPLEMENTATION. Miami Beach United SUPPORTS this reform because it protects residents from unnecessary vehicle towing while maintaining strong and effective parking enforcement throughout the City The program creates a more balanced,fair,and resident-focused approach by prioritizing accessibility, reducing obstruction and illegal parking,improving freight loading and emergency access enforcement,preserving residential parking availability, and addressing non-resident abuse ofresidential parking zones.The IreformalsoadoptsMiamiBeachUnited's suggestion to limit no-tow exceptions to violations which don't extend past 24 hours and ensures that enforcement resources are focused on violations that most directly impact public safety and neighborhood quality of life. R5F Sponsored by Meiner,Dominguez,Salinas,Fernandez,Bhatt -9:35 AM Second Reading Public Hearing AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EXCESSIVE NOISE ORDINANCE TO REDUCE THE DISTANCE TO ESTABLISH PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF THE SPECIFIED NOISE VIOLATION DURING SPECIFIED HOURS TO 25 FT FOR VESSELS,FLOATING STRUCTURES OR VEHICLES Miami Beach United SUPPORTS this ordinance amending existing regulations on excessive noise between the hours of 11 PM and 7 AM by reducing the distance from which a noise can be heard. R5K Sponsored by Fernandez,Salinas,Bhatt --10:35 AM Second Reading Public Hearing BUILDING PERMIT FORGIVENESS AND ASSISTANCE ORDINANCE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO EXTEND THE DURATION OF THE BUILDING PERMIT REPRIEVE PROGRAM FOR OWNERS OF SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL,MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, MIXED-USE OR COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES WHO HAVE FAILED TO OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT,OR WHO HOLD EXPIRED PERMITS, THROUGH DECEMBER 31,2028.CURRENT PROGRAM WAS ENACTED IN 2017 AND HAS BEEN RENEWED CONTINUOUSLY FOR 1-2 YEARS.THE PURPOSE WAS TO ENCOURAGE PROPERTY OWNERS WHO PERFORMED WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT TO VOLUNTARILY COMPLY WITH PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND NOT INCUR A PENALTY.THIS AMENDMENT WOULD APPLY ONLY TO PROPERTIES WHERE UNAUTHORIED WORK WAS PERFORMED ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31,2022. Miami Beach United SUPPORTS this ordinance to encourage people who did work without a permit prior to 2023 to bring their properties into conformance without penalty We believe that this should be the last extension of this program as plenty of time will have occurred for people to utilize it. R5R Sponsored by Dominguez --10:15 AM Second Reading Public Hearing ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO MODIFY THE MINIMUM DISTANCE SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS FOR TOBACCO AND VAPE DEALERS IN NORTH BEACH.THIS AMENDMENT BENEFITS A SINGLE PROPRIETER AND WAS UNANIMOUSLY OPPOSED BY THE PLANNING BOARD. Miami Beach United OPPOSES the proposed ordinance,which would weaken existing safeguards intended to restrain access to tobacco and vaping products,particularly for children and adolescents.The ordinance also undermines ongoing efforts by the Commission to address the over-concentration of these businesses,which are already prevalent throughout the city There is a strong potential for a precedent that could encourage future requests for additional exceptions and other special favors. RSV Sponsored by Fernandez -10:40 AM First Reading Public Hearing ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES RELATED TO "REJECTION OF BIDS;NEGOTIATION;SOLE SOURCE PURCHASES;WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING,"AND THE INCLUSION INCLUDE ADDITIONAL FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED 'IWHENDETERMININGTHELOWESTANDBEST BIDDER.THIS IS IN RESPONSE TO RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE INSPECTOR GENERAL. Miami Beach United SUPPORTS this resolution to increase transparency and accountability in the procurement process and awarding of contracts. R5AA Sponsored by Bhatt -10:50 AM First Reading Public Hearing ORDINANCE AMENDMENT CREATING DEFINITION FOR "MICROMOBILITY DEVICE"AND DECRIBING RESPONSIBILITES FOR THEIR OPERATION,REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND ENFORCEMENT OF VIOLATIONS. Miami Beach United SUPPORTS this ordinance regarding micromobility devices because it promotes safety for operators,pedestrians and motorists.The ordinance would state a definition for micromobility devices, provide regulations,and set penalties for violations for micromobility devices in the public rights-of-way R5AB Sponsored by Bhatt --10:51 AM First Reading Public Hearing ORDINANCE AMENDMENT WHICH WOULD EXEMPT FLAMINGO PARK,COLLINS PARK AND COLLINS CANAL PARK FROM THE PROHIBITION OF MOTORIZED MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION IN CITY PARKS MBU OPPOSES this amendment.We firmly supported the ordinance prohibiting such vehicles in all City Parks which we believe offers important protection for our residents and visitors,and we believe that protection must stand without exception. R5AC Sponsored by Salinas,Meiner --10:52 AM First Reading Public Hearing AMENDMENT STRENGTHENING "HABITUAL MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE VIOLATION OFFENDERS"BY CHANGING DEFINITION OF HABITUAL OFFENDER FROM FOUR (4)TIMES IN 12 MONTHS TO THREE (3) TIMES IN TWO (2)YEARS. Miami Beach United SUPPORTS this amendment which enhances the City's ability to identify and address repeat habitual violators by lowering the number of violations required and extending the review period.The change promotes accountability,improves enforcement consistency,and supports the protection ofpublic safety,neighborhood integrity,and community welfare through earlier intervention with chronic offenders. R5AE.R5AF Sponsored by Suarez -11 :00 AM First Reading Public Hearing LINCOLN ROAD WEST RESIDENTIAL INCENTIVES PLAN -- COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND LOR AMENDMENT ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE FAR AND OTHER ZONING INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF NON-TRANSIENT RESIDENTIAL USES FOR APPLICABLE PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE AREA BOUNDED BY WEST AVENUE TO DREXEL AVENUE AND FROM LINCOLN LANE TO 17"STREET Miami Beach United SUPPORTS reducing transient uses,but we are concerned with the reduction ofparking requirements in this proposal.We are not taking a position at this time and will be waiting to see if there are further changes ahead of second reading. R5AL Sponsored by Fernandez --11:30 AM First Reading Public Hearing IORDINANCEAMENDMENTTOMODIFYTHENOTICEREQUIREMENT FOR PROSPECTIVE BULK OWNERS OF RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS,TO INCLUDE A STATEMENT OF RIGHTS UNDER STATE LAW;, AND PROVIDING FOR REFERENCES TO FLORIDA STATUTES Miami Beach United SUPPORTS this amendment,as we did the original ordinance.Expanding the required information in this way provides more transparency,protects Residents Right To Know,and helps to mitigate miscommunication or confusion. R7J Sponsored by Bhatt A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR EACH CITY COMMISSIONER TO IDENTIFY UP TO THREE PRIORITY ITEMS ON EACH REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA THAT THE COMMISSIONER WISHES TO PRESENT;PROVIDING THAT EACH COMMISSIONER MAY PROVIDE A RANKED LIST OF PRIORITY ITEMS IN WRITING TO THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M.ON THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING;PROVIDING THAT THE MAYOR SHALL USE REASONABLE EFFORTS TO CALL EACH COMMISSIONER'S PRIORITY ITEMS, SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE TIME LIMITS IN THE CITY CODE;AND PROVIDING FOR THE ORDER IN WHICH PRIORITY ITEMS SHALL BE CALLED. Miami Beach United OPPOSES this resolution,although we agree with the intent of this resolution to ensure that every commissioner's items get a fair chance to be heard.Nonetheless,we do not think this requires codification or a specific number of items from each commissioner. R7AF Sponsored by Suarez RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE CREATION BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT TO FUND THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF A SECURITY GUARD HOUSE AND GUARD GATES, AS WELL AS SECURITY SERVICES,IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NORTH BAY ROAD NEIGHBORHOOD. Miami Beach United OPPOSES this effort to essentially privatize a public street.We note that Alton Road is already over capacity,and this would only make it worse,further impeding emergency vehicles and inconveniencing residents who don't live on North Bay Road.