Council approves Mounted Horse Police Patrol — FY 2028 budget consideration

Mounted Horse Police Patrol — FY 2028 budget consideration

0 yes, 0 no

Funkshion Labs / Paraiso Swim Week sponsorship and five-year agreement

0 yes, 0 no

Second tranche of 2019 G.O. Bonds — declaration of intent

0 yes, 0 no

Repainting extra-tall Lincoln Road light poles (OB 4)

0 yes, 0 no

Utility rate increase notices on water and sewer bills (NB 3)

0 yes, 0 no

On-demand water mobility services — RFLI (OB 1)

0 yes, 0 no

Additional parking on north side of 18th Street — Option One (NB 6)

0 yes, 0 no

Supplemental water conservation rebate program (NB 5)

0 yes, 0 no

Aerial cable car connecting Miami Beach and Miami (NB 10)

0 yes, 0 no

Temporary Sales Centers - Alton Beach Bayfront Overlay

Alton Beach Bayfront Overlay, Miami Beach, FL

An ordinance amending the Resiliency Code to modify regulations for temporary sales centers and allow them within the Alton Beach Bayfront Overlay.

Discussed — no decision yet

Single-Family Home Berms and Design Review Requirements

The city is considering code changes to discourage single-family homes built on elevated berms and require Design Review Board approval for all single-family homes.

What it means: Single-family neighborhood residents concerned about scale and aesthetic compatibility.

Green Roof Incentives and Code Amendments

The committee will explore incentives and code changes to encourage green roof installations on new and existing buildings.

What it means: Property owners taking advantage of incentives and the broader community through better stormwater management.

Storefront Design Guidelines and Administrative Approvals

The committee will discuss creating new storefront design guidelines to improve retail and commercial areas, along with allowing faster administrative approvals for upgrades.

What it means: Retail and commercial property owners and tenants seeking to modernize storefronts.

Lincoln Road West Residential Incentives and Density

A discussion is planned on protecting historic Lincoln Road from upzoning by offering residential development incentives along the 17th Street corridor.

What it means: Historic preservation advocates, business owners, and residents valuing neighborhood heritage.

Live Local Act and High-Density Development Pressures

Officials will discuss setting parameters for property owners to present creative development proposals as alternatives to Live Local Act state preemptions.

What it means: Residents in need of attainable workforce housing and neighborhoods desiring compatible design.

Green Space Expansion and Sustainable Landscaping Policies

Leaders will review policy updates to prioritize expanding public and private green spaces, promoting sustainable landscaping, and reducing pollution.

What it means: All residents and visitors enjoying an enhanced urban environment and reduced pollution.

Lincoln Road Retail Modernization

A discussion is planned on protecting historic Lincoln Road from upzoning by offering residential development incentives along the 17th Street corridor.

What it means: Historic preservation advocates, business owners, and residents valuing neighborhood heritage.

North Beach Traffic Congestion and Signal Synchronization

Police and transportation departments will provide updates on ongoing efforts to ease traffic bottlenecks and synchronize traffic lights in North Beach.

What it means: North Beach residents, commuters, and visitors experiencing daily transit delays.

North Beach Affordable Housing Pilot Program

The committee will discuss establishing a dedicated fund to support rental assistance and preserve affordable housing options in Miami Beach.

What it means: Low- and moderate-income residents seeking stable housing and rental assistance.

Water conservation rebates

With water rates just raised, the committee wants the commission to consider supplemental city rebates for low-flow toilets and shower heads, on top of existing county programs, to help residents cut usage and bills.

What it means: Residents who upgrade to water-efficient fixtures and see lower bills.

Critical Resiliency and Neighborhood Infrastructure Financing

The city is moving to unlock the next round of the voter-approved $439 million bond program — $81.9M for parks projects like 72nd Street and Flamingo Park, and $35.2M for police/fire projects including Fire Station One. No borrowing yet; it's a declaration of intent so the city can spend and reimburse itself later.

What it means: About $117 million in future bond debt for parks and public safety projects, though no borrowing occurs immediately.

18th Street parking expansion

Eleven new legal parking spots near the 17th Street garage — but at $61,000, members blasted the cost as mostly consultant, permitting and self-charged impact fees, and demanded a breakdown before the commission votes.

What it means: $61,000 from parking funds for roughly 11 spaces — over $5,000 per spot.

Utility Rate Increases for Infrastructure Capital Improvements

After a resident complaint exposed that rate-hike notices had vanished from printed water bills during a software conversion, the city restored them — and the committee wants the practice codified so it can't be quietly dropped.

What it means: Every water and sewer customer who wants advance warning before rate hikes.

Mounted Police Patrol Re-establishment

The mayor wants to bring back mounted police patrols, last used in 1992, as a community-engagement and crowd-visibility tool. Startup could run $400,000–$500,000 with ~$100,000 a year, potentially offset by donations.

What it means: Up to roughly $500,000 to launch and $100,000 a year to operate, potentially reduced by donations.

Proposed Aerial Cable Car Service Connecting Miami Beach and Miami

A pitched idea to connect Miami Beach and Miami by cable car drew sharp skepticism over cost (potentially hundreds of millions), slow speeds, and a prior TPO study that rejected aerial transit. The committee agreed only to discuss it further at the commission.

What it means: Potentially commuters and tourists if a public-private partnership ever materializes.

Paraiso Swim Week sponsorship and event fee structure

The committee backed keeping the Miami Beach-born Swim Week here with a retroactive sponsorship and fee waiver plus a five-year deal — while flagging a bigger fight over the heavy police/fire fees the city charges special events.

What it means: $24,061 sponsorship plus $6,258.85 in waived fees, with a five-year commitment to be negotiated.

Municipal Water Taxi Service Expansion

The city may invite private operators to run ride-share-style boat service, aimed at getting cars off the road during big weekends. An RFLI would gauge vendor interest first; members want safeguards on docks, alcohol and vessel types.

What it means: Residents and visitors looking for a car-free way to move around, especially during high-traffic weekends.