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Joseph Magazine

Commissioner Group 62023-2027

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
28
Total speaking time
12:33:36
Avg per meeting
26:55
Segments
9510

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑May 2026[68]

Live Local Act and High-Density Development Pressures

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

high↑Mar 2026[46]

Environmental Resiliency and Coastal Protection

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

critical↑Feb 2026[35]

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.

critical↑Apr 2026[33]

North Beach Traffic Congestion and Signal Synchronization

Utilizes existing transportation budget and portable data collection devices.

high↑Oct 2026[32]

Mounted Police Patrol Re-establishment

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

high↑May 2026[22]

Short-Term Rental Conversion Incentives

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

critical↑May 2026[22]

Washington Avenue Corridor Upzoning & Affordability

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

critical↑Apr 2026[22]

Utility Rate Increases for Infrastructure Capital Improvements

Higher monthly utility bills for residents and businesses.

high↑Mar 2026[21]

Municipal Water Taxi Service Expansion

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

high↑Apr 2026[21]

Unpermitted Construction and Drainage Disputes at 3010 Alton Road

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

critical↑Mar 2026[20]

North Beach West Lots Park Master Plan

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

high↑Oct 2026[20]

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.

critical↓Sep 2026[20]

Terminal Island Private Helipad Proposal

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

high↑Oct 2026[19]

North Shore Library Relocation and Future Land Use

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

critical↑Jan 2026[19]

Pier Park / Nikki Beach Major Redevelopment

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

high↑Mar 2026[19]

Lincoln Road West Residential Incentives and Density

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

critical↑Oct 2026[18]

Sewer Pump Station No. 9 Placement at 4245 Alton Road

City expenditure for critical sewer and wastewater infrastructure upgrades.

high↓Jun 2026[17]

Nightclub Code Violations and Compliance (235 23rd Street)

Potential loss of operating license or fines for the establishment.

medium↑Nov 2026[16]

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%.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Proportionality Between Primary Dwellings and Accessory Structures

Increases property improvement values and construction investments within residential neighborhoods.

Decisions during term (821)

Recorded while Magazine was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedNov 6, 2026

Approval of October 16, 2026 meeting minutes

tabledNov 6, 2026

ZBA22-0143, 125-153 Collins Avenue — continuance

approvedNov 6, 2026

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

approvedNov 6, 2026

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

approvedNov 6, 2026

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

approvedNov 6, 2026

AFTER ACTION REPORT – OCTOBER 16, 2026

tabledNov 3, 2026

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

tabledNov 3, 2026

PB26-0826, Alton Beach Bayfront Overlay Temporary Sales Center

tabledNov 3, 2026

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

tabledNov 3, 2026

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

tabledNov 3, 2026

PB26-0852, Helipads in the I-1 District

tabledNov 3, 2026

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

approvedNov 3, 2026

PB26-0848, 1759 Purdy Avenue – Traffic Progress Report

approvedNov 3, 2026

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

approved7-0Nov 3, 2026

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

approved7-0Nov 3, 2026

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

approvedNov 3, 2026

OCTOBER 6, 2026 MEETING

approvedOct 28, 2026

Mounted Horse Police Patrol — FY 2028 budget consideration

approvedOct 28, 2026

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

approvedOct 28, 2026

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

Voting record (375)

369 yes6 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

R5 H — Resiliency Code periodic updates (second reading)

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

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

Voted yesSep 24, 2026

Item 5: Terminal Island Helipad Accessory Use

Voted yesSep 23, 2026

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.

Voted yesSep 23, 2026

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

Voted yesSep 23, 2026

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

Voted yesSep 23, 2026

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

Voted yesSep 23, 2026

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

Voted yesSep 23, 2026

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

Voted yesSep 23, 2026

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

Voted yesSep 23, 2026

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

Voted yesSep 23, 2026

NB 8. Goodwill South Florida Donation Trailers

Voted yesSep 23, 2026

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

Voted yesSep 23, 2026

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

Voted yesSep 23, 2026

Ad Valorem Millage Rate Adoption (R7 A)

Voted yesSep 23, 2026

Final Operating and Fund Budgets Adoption (R7 B)