Monica Matteo-Salinas
About
Monica Matteo-Salinas's platform focuses on addressing local growth and economic concerns in Miami Beach. Her key priorities include tackling the city's overdevelopment and addressing affordability issues.
Campaign promises (2)
- developmentMonica Matteo-Salinas campaigned on tackling overdevelopment in Miami Beach.Related votes
- developmentMonica Matteo-Salinas pledged to address affordability issues in the city.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 34
- Total speaking time
- 4:32:41
- Avg per meeting
- 8:01
- Segments
- 4248
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Top issues during term (20)
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.
Decisions during term (821)
Recorded while Matteo-Salinas was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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
Voting record (364)
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