C4E - Attract Grocers to North Beach

Committee Referrals - C4 E

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

RECOMMENDATION

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

Please place on the September 17, 2025 agenda a referral to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee (the “Committee”) to discuss possible incentives to attract grocery stores and/or other food vendors to North Beach.

North Beach lacks healthy food/grocery options. Currently there is a single Publix on 69th Street, and a few expensive bodega-style stores. I would like to discuss with my colleagues, ways in which the City might attract an additional grocery store or other creative solutions to bring healthy, affordable food to residents in North Beach.

An example of an innovative approach is New York City’s program “Green Carts”. This program allows carts and trucks that have an appropriate permit to sell fresh fruits and vegetables and other healthy foods in neighborhoods. Although such a program may not be suitable for North Beach, I would like to explore this and any other options with my colleagues.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

N/A

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

North Beach

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 Laura Dominguez

Sponsor(s)

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Ref: PSNQLC - Incentives to Attract Grocery Stores/Food Vendors to North Beach. (Dominguez)

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