Miami Beach Commission meeting, September 10, 2026

City of Miami Beach City Commission

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 8:30 AMCity Hall, 1700 Convention Center Dr
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19 items and how they turned out

R5.A · File R5 AOrdinance adopted on second reading

Prohibiting saltwater fishing from certain viaducts, bridges, and restricted swim areas

Viaducts, bridges, jetty area between 29th and 33rd Streets, and restricted swim areas
7–0Moved: Alex Fernandez · Seconded: David Suarez

The commission voted 7–0 on second reading to amend City Code Chapter 82 to clarify and restrict areas where saltwater fishing is prohibited on bridges, viaducts, and designated swim areas.

R9.AG / C7.AY · File R9 AGResolution adopted as amended

Resolution urging Miami-Dade County to permit seasonal closure of Ocean Drive to vehicles

Ocean Drive between 5th Street and 15th Street
7–0Moved: Tanya K. Bhatt · Seconded: Laura Dominguez

The commission approved a resolution 7–0 urging Miami-Dade County to approve pedestrianizing Ocean Drive between 5th and 15th Streets from Thanksgiving through March 31.

C7.BH · File C7 BHResolution adopted as amended

Program to enable installation of license plate readers on private property

Citywide
6–1Moved: Monica Matteo-Salinas · Seconded: Steven Meiner · No: Suarez

The commission approved a $50,000 public-private partnership framework 6–1 to mount city license plate readers on consenting private properties following state road removal mandates.

C7.BH.1 · File C7 BH.1Floor resolution adopted

Discontinuing use of and access to Flock Safety technology

Citywide / Venetian Islands
7–0Moved: Alex Fernandez · Seconded: Laura Dominguez

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C7.BG · File C7 BGResolution adopted

Evaluation of feasibility of 5th Street pedestrian bridge and over-water alternatives

5th Street / Alton Road / 500 Alton Road
7–0Moved: Laura Dominguez · Seconded: Tanya K. Bhatt

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R5.E-F · File R5 E, R5 FAdopted on second reading as amended

Alton City Center Overlay: Comprehensive Plan amendment and Land Development Regulations

West side of Alton Road to east side of West Avenue between Lincoln Road and 17th Street (former Epicure site)
6–1Moved: Joseph Magazine · Seconded: Monica Matteo-Salinas · No: Suarez

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R5.D · File R5 DApproved on first reading as amended

Water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater utility rate increases for revised capital plan

Citywide
6–1Moved: Joseph Magazine · Seconded: Alex Fernandez · No: Suarez

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C7.AP · File C7 APResolution adopted

Marketing campaign agreement with Amplify Marketing for Grand Theft Auto VI promotion

Beachfront concession equipment and public property
4–3Moved: David Suarez · Seconded: Monica Matteo-Salinas · No: Fernandez, Suarez, Meiner

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R7.A · File R7 AResolution adopted

Amended and restated concession agreement with Boucher Brothers Pier Park LLC

1 Ocean Drive (Pier Park)
7–0Moved: Alex Fernandez · Seconded: David Suarez

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R5.Z · File R5 ZOrdinance adopted on second reading

Allison Island Special Taxing District code incorporation and landscaping expansion

Allison Island
7–0Moved: Steven Meiner · Seconded: Alex Fernandez

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R5.AF · File R5 AFApproved on first reading

Wolfsonian Arts District parking exemptions and multi-story rooftop additions

Wolfsonian Arts District (1001 Washington Avenue area)
7–0Moved: Monica Matteo-Salinas · Seconded: Laura Dominguez

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R9.AA · File R9 AADiscussion item approved with direction

Lummus Park special event programming for March 2027 and Wodapalooza sponsorship

Lummus Park and Lummus Park Beachfront
7–0Moved: David Suarez · Seconded: Joseph Magazine

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R5.AC · File R5 ACApproved on first reading as amended

Grandfathering non-resident artist vendors with zero-tolerance counterfeit clause

Citywide public rights-of-way
7–0Moved: Monica Matteo-Salinas · Seconded: David Suarez

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R5.AI-AJ · File R5 AI, R5 AJDeferred to October 14, 2026

RM-3 Architectural District FAR incentives for Raleigh, South Seas, and Richmond Hotel aggregation

1775 Collins Avenue (Raleigh Hotel site)
7–0Moved: Laura Dominguez · Seconded: Alex Fernandez

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C7.I · File C7 IApproved as amended on month-to-month terms

Sublease agreement with Miami City Ballet at 224 23rd Street

224 23rd Street
7–0Moved: Alex Fernandez · Seconded: Monica Matteo-Salinas

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R7.B-L · File R7 B, R7 C, R7 D, R7 E, R7 F, R7 G, R7 H, R7 I, R7 J, R7 K, R7 LTentative millage and budgets adopted on first reading

FY 2027 tentative millage rate, operating and capital budgets, and special taxing districts

Citywide
7–0Moved: Joseph Magazine · Seconded: Alex Fernandez

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C4.G · File C4 GReferred to Planning Board

Referral to Planning Board for bonus floor area in CD-3 between Lincoln Road and 17th Street

CD-3 zoned properties between Lincoln Road and 17th Street, Meridian Avenue and Meridian Court
7–0Moved: Joseph Magazine · Seconded: Alex Fernandez

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C7.BJ · File C7 BJResolution adopted

Collaboration with Hugel event producers and National Hotel for Art Basel activation

Beachfront at National Hotel
6–1Moved: Monica Matteo-Salinas · Seconded: Alex Fernandez · No: Suarez

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R9.J · File R9 JBriefed and continued to next meeting

Sidewalk repair program updates

Citywide

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