Alex J. Fernandez

Live Local Act and High-Density Development Pressures

Long-term economic impacts on local residential development patterns and workforce housing availability.

Environmental Resiliency and Coastal Protection

Property owner faces potential code compliance fines if the variance is denied and reconstruction costs increase.

5th Street Pedestrian Bridge and Baywalk Connection

The city's and developer's financial obligations under the 2019 Development Agreement would transfer to an over-water alternative if pursued.

North Beach Traffic Congestion and Signal Synchronization

Utilizes existing transportation budget and portable data collection devices.

Mounted Police Patrol Re-establishment

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

Short-Term Rental Conversion Incentives

Any incentive program would carry city costs, which have not yet been quantified.

Washington Avenue Corridor Upzoning & Affordability

More than $20 million in private investment is going into the Cameo building.

Utility Rate Increases for Infrastructure Capital Improvements

Higher monthly utility bills for residents and businesses.

Municipal Water Taxi Service Expansion

Envisioned at no cost to the city, with possible revenue share from private operators.

Unpermitted Construction and Drainage Disputes at 3010 Alton Road

Potential civil litigation costs and impacts on property values for adjacent homes.

North Beach West Lots Park Master Plan

Funded by approximately $5 million in existing GO bond funds and CRA allocations.

Green Roof Incentives and Code Amendments

Any incentive programs could shift costs or offer savings to builders and property owners, but no figures have been proposed.

Terminal Island Private Helipad Proposal

Private project costs absorbed by the applicant, with no direct city expenditure.

North Shore Library Relocation and Future Land Use

Subject to future capital improvement planning and comprehensive park design studies.

Pier Park / Nikki Beach Major Redevelopment

Tens of millions of dollars in private investment by the concessionaire.

Lincoln Road West Residential Incentives and Density

Will impact property values and development feasibility for commercial and residential parcels along the Lincoln Road corridor.

Sewer Pump Station No. 9 Placement at 4245 Alton Road

City expenditure for critical sewer and wastewater infrastructure upgrades.

Nightclub Code Violations and Compliance (235 23rd Street)

Potential loss of operating license or fines for the establishment.

Humanitarian disaster relief by Global Empowerment Mission

GEM reports nearly $1 billion in aid delivered over twelve years with administrative costs as low as 3.7%.

Proportionality Between Primary Dwellings and Accessory Structures

Increases property improvement values and construction investments within residential neighborhoods.

Approval of October 16, 2026 meeting minutes

ZBA22-0143, 125-153 Collins Avenue — continuance

ZBA26-0203, 7805 Noremac Avenue — variances for two-story addition

ZBA26-0210, 6380 North Bay Road — four variances for new waterfront home

ZBA26-0211, 5000 North Bay Road — lot coverage and planter projection variances

AFTER ACTION REPORT – OCTOBER 16, 2026

PB25-0808 & PB25-0809, South Pointe Overlay District – LDR and Comprehensive Plan Amendments

PB26-0826, Alton Beach Bayfront Overlay Temporary Sales Center

PB26-0827 & PB26-0828, North Beach Residential Incentives – LDR and Comprehensive Plan Amendments

PB26-0847, 2201 Collins Avenue (W Hotel/Waldorf Astoria) Conditional Use Permit Modification

PB26-0852, Helipads in the I-1 District

PB26-0859 & PB26-0860, 5757 Alton Road – Zoning Map and Future Land Use Map Changes

PB26-0848, 1759 Purdy Avenue – Traffic Progress Report

PB26-0861, 309 23rd Street – Change of Operator for Neighborhood Impact Establishment

PB26-0849, 1445 Washington Avenue (Cameo Theater) – Conditional Use Permit

PB26-0856, 834 1st Street (former Fogo de Chao) – Conditional Use Permit

OCTOBER 6, 2026 MEETING

Mounted Horse Police Patrol — FY 2028 budget consideration

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

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

A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Fernandez to adopt the Resolution. Seconded by Mayor Meiner.

A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Fernandez to adopt the Consent Agenda, excluding the separated and Addendum Items, seconded by Commissioner Dominguez

A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Fernandez to adopt the Resolution as is, seconded by Mayor Meiner.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bhatt to adopt the Resolution, seconded by Commissioner Suarez.

A motion was made by Commissioner Matteo-Salinas to adopt the Resolution, seconded by Commissioner Bhatt.

Vice-Mayor Fernandez moved to adopt the Resolution, seconded by Commissioner Suarez.

Vice-Mayor Fernandez moved to adopt the Resolution, seconded by Commissioner Suarez.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bhatt, seconded by Vice-Mayor Fernandez, to adopt the Ordinance as amended.

A motion was made by Commissioner Magazine to adopt the Resolution; seconded by Vice-Mayor Fernandez.

Commissioner Suarez moved to adopt the Resolution; seconded by Mayor Meiner.

Commissioner Suarez moved to adopt the Ordinance on Second Reading; seconded by Commissioner Matteo-Salinas.

Vice-Mayor Fernandez moved to adopt the Ordinance on Second Reading; seconded by Commissioner Suarez.

Vice-Mayor Fernandez moved to adopt the Resolution; seconded by Commissioner Bhatt.

Commissioner Matteo-Salinas moved to adopt the Resolution, seconded by Vice-Mayor Fernandez.

Vice-Mayor Fernandez moved to adopt the Ordinance on First Reading; seconded by Commissioner Bhatt.

Commissioner Magazine moved to adopt the Ordinance on Second Reading; seconded by Vice-Mayor Fernandez.

Vice-Mayor Alex Fernandez moved approval of the Ordinance on Second Reading. Commissioner David Suarez seconded the motion.

Vice-Mayor Fernandez moved to adopt the Ordinance on First Reading; seconded by Commissioner Suarez.

Commissioner Suarez moved to adopt the Ordinance on Second Reading; seconded by Vice-Mayor Fernandez.

Vice-Mayor Fernandez moved to adopt the Ordinance on Second Reading; seconded by Commissioner Suarez.

Commissioner Monica Matteo-Salinas made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Alex Fernandez.

Commissioner Bhatt moved to adopt the Resolution as amended; seconded by Vice-Mayor Fernandez.

Commissioner Bhatt moved to adopt the Ordinance as amended on First Reading; seconded by Vice-Mayor Fernandez.

Commissioner Dominguez moved to adopt the Ordinance on Second Reading; seconded by Commissioner Bhatt.

Commissioner Suarez moved to adopt the Ordinance on First Reading; seconded by Commissioner Bhatt.

Commissioner Monica Matteo-Salinas moved to reconsider the prior action on Items R5 AH and R5 AI, seconded by Vice-Mayor Alex Fernandez.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dominguez to approve the Ordinances on First Reading, as amended, with the following conditions: (1) a voluntary public-benefit contribution of $1.2 million for infra

Following reconsideration, Vice-Mayor Fernandez moved to approve Items R5 AH and R5 AI on First Reading, as amended, to include: (1) a $1.2 million infrastructure contribution; (2) a maximum combined

Vice-Mayor Fernandez moved to adopt the Resolution, seconded by Commissioner Suarez.

A motion was made by Commissioner Magazine to defer Item R7 D to November 18, 2026, seconded by Commissioner Suarez.

Commissioner Suarez moved to adopt the Resolution; seconded by Commissioner Bhatt.

Vice-Mayor Fernandez moved to adopt the Resolution with additional language; seconded by Commissioner Suarez.

R5 H — Resiliency Code periodic updates (second reading)

R5 X — Tidal flood protection enforcement amendments (second reading)

R5 AE / R5 AF / R7 E — Barclay mixed-use project (1940 Park Avenue)

R5 AH / R5 AI — Raleigh Hotel RM-3 FAR amendments

Vice-Mayor Fernandez moved to approve Item R9 B, Miami Beach Pride: $250,000 and Miami-Dade LGBTQ+ & Allied Chamber of Commerce: $25,000, seconded by Commissioner Magazine.

Motion made by Board Member Fernandez to adopt the NBCRA Resolution; seconded by Suarez.

A motion was made by Commissioner Magazine to adopt Item R7 B as amended, including direction to refer Attachment C, Item 38, to the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee (FERC) for further review

A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Fernandez to adopt the Resolution; seconded by Dominguez.

A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Fernandez to adopt the Resolution; seconded by Commissioner Suarez.

Vice-Mayor Fernandez made a motion to adopt the Resolution; seconded by Commissioner Suarez.

Vice-Mayor Fernandez made a motion to adopt the Resolution; seconded by Commissioner Dominguez.

A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Fernandez to adopt the Resolution; seconded by Dominguez.

A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Fernandez to adopt the Resolution; seconded by Mayor Meiner.

Motion made by Board Member Fernandez to adopt the NBCRA Resolution; seconded by Board Member Suarez.

Ad Valorem Millage Rate Adoption (R7 A)

Final Operating and Fund Budgets Adoption (R7 B)

Normandy Shores Millage Rate Adoption (R7 C)

Normandy Shores Operating Budget Adoption (R7 D)