C7N - Establish Beachfront Advisory Group

Resolutions - C7 N

C7 N A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 259.032(8) OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES, THE BEACHFRONT MANAGEMENT PLAN AD-HOC ADVISORY GROUP FOR ONE YEAR TO REVIEW AND PROVIDE INPUT ON THE CITY'S UPDATED BEACHFRONT MANAGEMENT PLAN PRIOR TO TRANSMITTAL TO THE STATE, AND PRESCRIBING THE DUTIES, APPOINTMENT, AND TERMS OF THE ADVISORY GROUP'S MEMBERS. Applicable Area:

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

RECOMMENDATION

The Administration recommends the creation of an advisory group and the appointment of its members in accordance with Chapter 259.032 (Attachment A) of the Florida Statutes.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

At the May 6, 2015 City Commission meeting, Resolution No. 2015-29009 was adopted, which approved and authorized the creation of a Beachfront Management Plan Ad Hoc Advisory Group, in accordance with Chapter 259.032 of the Florida Statutes, to review and provide input on the City’s updated Beachfront Management Plan.

At the February 10, 2016 City Commission meeting, Resolution No. 2016-29296 was adopted, which approved and authorized the Administration to submit the draft 2016 Beachfront Management Plan, excluding Exhibit 'D' entitled 'Concession Operations Rules and Regulations,' which was under review by the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee, to the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of State Lands." (https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Final-Beachfront-Management- Plan-August-2016.pdf)

ANALYSIS

The City of Miami Beach leases the property eastward of the erosion control line (ECL) from the State of Florida. As part of this lease agreement, the city is required to submit a land management plan every 10 years for the State' s approval. The city's land management plan, also known as the Beachfront Management Plan, must outline the property's uses, management activities, and planned projects. As such, the plan details the city' s concession operation rules and regulations, special event permit requirements, dune management strategy, and other key beach management activities.

The administration is in the process of preparing the latest update to the plan. ln accordance with Chapter 259.032 of the Florida Statutes, the city must create an advisory group of community stakeholders to review the draft plan and provide comments at a minimum of one public meeting. Florida Statute requires specific representation of organizations which is included below. The proposed advisory group includes, at a minimum, representatives of: • A local elected official:

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o Commissioner Alex Fernandez The lead land managing agency designees: o Jason Casanova, Amy Knowles, Lissette García-Arrogante, Elizabeth Miro, City of Miami Beach. Co-managing entities designees: o Rashid Istambouli, or Designee, Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Department. o Chris Bumpus, or Designee, Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management. Local private property owner: Susan Askew The appropriate soil and water conservation district: Designee A local conservation organization: Designee, The Nature Conservancy Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission: Designee Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Designee

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

N/A

CONCLUSION

The City of Miami Beach is updating its Beachfront Management Plan as required by its lease with the State. To meet state requirements, the city must form an advisory group of community stakeholders to review the draft plan and provide feedback at a public meeting.

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

Environment and Sustainability

Sponsor(s)

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Create/Appoint Members to Beachfront Management Plan Advisory Group. (Fernandez) EN