C4E - Expand Green Space, Reduce Pollution

Committee Referrals - C4 C4E

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

RECOMMENDATION

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

Please place the above item on the City Commission agenda as a referral to the Land Use and Sustainability Committee (“LUSC”).

Green space on both public and private property is essential to enhancing the livability, resilience, and economic vitality of Miami Beach. Increased access to parks, tree canopy, and natural landscapes promotes community health, reduces the urban heat island effect, and attracts residents and visitors.

Additionally, sustainable landscaping practices and pollution reduction efforts—including stormwater management, air quality improvements, and the responsible use of materials— support the City’s climate adaptation goals and environmental stewardship.

I would like the LUSC to review existing City policies and consider amendments that: • expand public green spaces throughout the City, • encourage open green space on private property, • promote sustainable landscaping practices that conserve water, protect biodiversity, and minimize chemical use, and • reduce local pollution sources.

ANALYSIS

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

NA

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

Applicable Area

Citywide

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

Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Sponsor(s)

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Ref: LUSC - Prioritize Green Space, Reduce Pollution. (Rosen Gonzalez)

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