R9B - Board, Committee Appointments - City Commission

Discussion Items - R9 B

R9 B BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS – CITY COMMISSION / AT-LARGE APPOINTMENTS. Applicable Area:

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TITLE:

BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS – CITY COMMISSION / AT-LARGE APPOINTMENTS.

RECOMMENDATION

Pursuant to the direction provided at the September 17, 2025, City Commission Meeting to bring back At-Large appointments following the Municipal Election, we respectfully recommend that this Item be deferred to the first City Commission meeting after the completion of the Municipal Election cycle, scheduled for December 17, 2025. However, to allow the newly seated Commission adequate time to make informed appointments, we recommend that At-Large board and committee appointments be scheduled for the first Commission meeting in 2026.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

See attached memorandum.

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

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

City Clerk

Sponsor(s)

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Board and Committee Appointments - City Commission / At-Large Appointments. CC

Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT: BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS – CITY COMMISSION / AT-LARGE APPOINTMENTS.

RECOMMENDATION

Pursuant to the direction provided at the September 17, 2025, City Commission Meeting to bring back At-Large appointments following the Municipal Election, we respectfully recommend that this Item be deferred to the first City Commission meeting after the completion of the Municipal Election cycle, scheduled for December 17, 2025. However, to allow the newly seated Commission adequate time to make informed appointments, we recommend that At-Large board and committee appointments be scheduled for the first Commission meeting in 2026.

ANALYSIS

Item R9 A includes the applicants who have filed with the Office of the City Clerk for the At-Large appointments below.

BOARD AND COMMITTEES:

1. AD HOC CITY LIGHTING PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE

VACANCIES (3):

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One North Beach resident.

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One Mid Beach resident.

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One Technical Member – Electrical engineer, preferably with expertise in urban lighting.

2. AD HOC CITY SANITATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

VACANCIES (3):

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Two North Beach residents.

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One member from the City as a whole.

3. AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

VACANCIES (5):

Five members shall be appointed at large by a majority vote of the Mayor and City Commission. These appointments must come from the following categories, with no more than one member representing each category.

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Representing those areas of labor actively engaged in home building in connection with affordable housing. (Category # 3)

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Actively engaged as a for-profit provider of affordable housing. (Category # 5)

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Actively engaged as a not-for-profit provider of affordable housing. (Category # 6)

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Actively serves on the local planning agency pursuant to Florida Statutes §163.3174 (Planning Board member) (Category # 8)

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Resides within the jurisdiction of the local governing body making the appointments. (Category # 9)

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Represents essential services personnel, as defined in the local housing assistance plan. (Category # 11)

Clerk’s Note: If the City, due to the presence of a conflict of interest by prospective appointees or other reasonable factors, is unable to appoint a citizen actively engaged in these activities in connection with affordable housing, a citizen engaged in the activity without regard to affordable housing may be appointed.

4. BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE

VACANCY (1):

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One Certified Public Accountant.

5. HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE

VACANCIES (5):

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One member shall be an administrator from an adult congregate living facility (ACLF), and/or an assisted living facility (ALF). (Category # 3)

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One (1) member shall be a representative of the nursing profession. (Category # 4)

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One member shall be a health benefits provider. (Category # 5)

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One Ex-Officio, Miami-Dade County Health Department.

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One Ex-Officio, Health Council of South Florida.

6. HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY BOARD

VACANCY (1):

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One Attorney.

7. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE

VACANCIES (5):

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Five members who shall reflect, as nearly as possible, the diversity of individuals protected under the City’s Human Rights Ordinance.

8. NEXT GENERATION COUNCIL (1-year term)

VACANCIES (2):

Members must be between 18 and 40 years old at the time of appointment.

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One member must be a business owner in the City. (Category A)

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One member must be licensed and actively practicing in the field of architecture or engineering. (Category C)

9. PERSONNEL BOARD (5/7 vote required)

VACANCY (1):

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One citizen of Miami Beach, not employed by the City and not having the same vocation as any other member of the Personnel Board. (Excluded vocations: Human Resources Director, International Sales Manager/Consultant, Clinical Pharmacist, Concert Producer/Impresario, and Assistant General Manager.)

10. SENIOR AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

VACANCIES (4):

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One resident of the Blackstone Apartments, recommended by the residents of the Blackstone Apartments and ratified by the City Commission. (Category # 4)

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One resident of Stella Maris House, selected by the board of directors of Stella Maris House. (Category # 5)

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One resident of Council Towers North, recommended by the residents of Council Towers North and ratified by the City Commission. (Category # 7)

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One resident of Council Towers South, recommended by the residents of Council Towers South and ratified by the city commission. (Category # 8)

11. TRANSPORTATION, PARKING, AND BICYCLE-PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES COMMITTEE

VACANCY (1):

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One South Beach neighborhood association member. (Category # 2)

12. VISITOR AND CONVENTION AUTHORITY

VACANCY (1):

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One Hotel Industry or One At-Large member.