C7E - Authorize Video-record Mayor, Commission Candid...

Resolutions - C7 E

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

RECOMMENDATION

Adopt the Resolution.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

Immediately preceding the City's 2001 General Election, the City Commission authorized the Administration to video-record and replay on the City’s Government Channel, now known as MBTV, a candidate forum sponsored by a local organization. The 2001 City Commission also referred the issue of selecting two additional forums to be recorded and aired to the Community Affairs Committee, now known as the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee. On September 25, 2001, the Community Affairs Committee considered the issue of candidate forums. The Committee was not comfortable selecting only two additional forums to air. It was believed that selecting only two would be unfair, as other organizations might be left out. After much discussion, the Committee recommended arranging a Candidate Presentation, where each qualified candidate would be given up to five minutes of airtime on the City’s Government Channel to present themselves and their platform. Pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-24626, the City Commission approved the recommendation of the Community Affairs Committee. Subsequently, in 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023, the City Commission authorized the Administration to video-record and replay on the City’s Cable Channel the five-minute Candidate Presentations. The Office of the City Clerk and the Office of Marketing and Communications, using the Candidate Presentation Guidelines, attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” will coordinate the Candidate Presentations for those candidates who have qualified to run for election in the City's upcoming November 4, 2025, General Election. The rehearsal dates are scheduled for September 15 and 16, 2025. The final video recording will take place on September 18 and 19, 2025. Upon approval of this Resolution by the City Commission and after receipt of the qualifying documents during the Qualifying Period, each qualified candidate will be asked to confirm their attendance and will receive a copy of the Presentation Guidelines along with their designated timeslots. A sample Rehearsal/Final Video Recording Schedule is attached as Exhibit “B.” The City Clerk will finalize the Rehearsal/Final Video Recording Schedule after the conclusion of the Qualifying Period. Upon adoption of this Resolution, a "Save the Dates" memorandum will

be sent to the candidates. A sample of the Save the Dates memorandum is attached hereto as Exhibit "C."

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

No additional funding is required to video-record and air on MBTV the Mayor and Groups I, II, and III Commission Candidate Video Presentations, as the Administration will use funds budgeted and appropriated in FY 24/25 for MBTV.

Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)

If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

CONCLUSION

It is recommended that the City Commission authorize the video recording and airing on MBTV of the Mayor and Groups I, II, and III Commission Candidate Presentations for the November 4, 2025 General Election.

Applicable Area

Citywide

No

Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No

If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):

Department

City Clerk

Sponsor(s)

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Authorize Video-Recording and Broadcasting Candidate Presentations – Nov 4, 25 Election On MBTV. (CC)

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