R5AC - Require Advance Presentation Submission

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, ENTITLED “CITY COMMISSION,” BY AMENDING SECTION 2-14, ENTITLED “MEETING PROCEDURES AND AGENDAS,” BY CREATING SECTION 2-14(C)(5), ENTITLED “ADVANCE SUBMISSION OF PRESENTATIONS,” TO REQUIRE THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS TRANSMIT TO THE CITY CLERK, FOR FURTHER DISTRIBUTION TO THE MAYOR, ALL CITY COMMISSIONERS, AND ALL CHARTER OFFICERS, A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE VERSION OF ANY WRITTEN AND/OR VISUAL AND/OR AUDIOVISUAL PRESENTATIONS OR OTHER MATERIALS OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER TO BE DISPLAYED, SHARED, OR DISSEMINATED BY THE MAYOR OR A COMMISSIONER AT A CITY COMMISSION AND/OR CITY COMMITTEE MEETING, NOT LESS THAN FOUR (4) BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO SUCH MEETING; PROVIDING THAT THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE WAIVED BY A 5/7THS VOTE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OR A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE CITY COMMISSION COMMITTEE AT WHICH THE PRESENTATION IS TO BE DISPLAYED, SHARED OR DISSEMINATED; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  

December 17, 2025
Sponsors
City Attorney
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Laura Dominguez

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R5 AC AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, ENTITLED “CITY COMMISSION,” BY AMENDING SECTION 2-14, ENTITLED “MEETING PROCEDURES AND AGENDAS,” BY CREATING SECTION 2-14(C) (5), ENTITLED “ADVANCE SUBMISSION OF PRESENTATIONS,” TO REQUIRE THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS TRANSMIT TO THE CITY CLERK, FOR FURTHER DISTRIBUTION TO THE MAYOR, ALL CITY COMMISSIONERS, AND ALL CHARTER OFFICERS, A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE VERSION OF ANY WRITTEN AND/OR VISUAL AND/OR AUDIOVISUAL PRESENTATIONS OR OTHER MATERIALS OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER TO BE DISPLAYED, SHARED, OR DISSEMINATED BY THE MAYOR OR A COMMISSIONER AT A CITY COMMISSION AND/OR CITY COMMITTEE MEETING, NOT LESS THAN FOUR (4) BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO SUCH MEETING; PROVIDING THAT THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE WAIVED BY A 5/7THS VOTE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OR A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE CITY COMMISSION COMMITTEE AT WHICH THE PRESENTATION IS TO BE DISPLAYED, SHARED OR DISSEMINATED; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Applicable Area:

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:
City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico

DATE:

DATE: December 17, 2025 3:00 p.m. First Reading Public Hearing
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, ENTITLED “CITY COMMISSION,” BY AMENDING SECTION 2-14, ENTITLED “MEETING PROCEDURES AND AGENDAS,” BY CREATING SECTION 2-14(C)(5), ENTITLED “ADVANCE SUBMISSION OF PRESENTATIONS,” TO REQUIRE THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS TRANSMIT TO THE CITY CLERK, FOR FURTHER DISTRIBUTION TO THE MAYOR, ALL CITY COMMISSIONERS, AND ALL CHARTER OFFICERS, A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE VERSION OF ANY WRITTEN AND/OR VISUAL AND/OR AUDIOVISUAL PRESENTATIONS OR OTHER MATERIALS OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER TO BE DISPLAYED, SHARED, OR DISSEMINATED BY THE MAYOR OR A COMMISSIONER AT A CITY COMMISSION AND/OR CITY COMMITTEE MEETING, NOT LESS THAN FOUR (4) BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO SUCH MEETING; PROVIDING THAT THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE WAIVED BY A 5/7THS VOTE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OR A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE CITY COMMISSION COMMITTEE AT WHICH THE PRESENTATION IS TO BE DISPLAYED, SHARED OR DISSEMINATED; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

The sponsor, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, presents the attached ordinance for consideration on first reading.

The City of Miami Beach is committed to the principles of transparency, accountability, and effective governance.

The sponsor contends that the transmission to the City Clerk of a complete and

accurate version of any written and/or visual and/or audiovisual presentations (including PowerPoint presentations or other visual aids) and other materials to be displayed, shared, or disseminated at a City Commission and/or City Commission Committee meeting, for further distribution to the Mayor, all City Commissioners, and all Charter Officers, not less than four (4) business days prior to any City Commission and/or City Commission Committee meeting will enhance the quality of debate and decision-making.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

N/A

Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? No (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

Is this a “Residents Right to Know” item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?

Is this item related to a G.O. Bond Project?

No

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 Attorney

Sponsor(s)

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

3:00 p.m. 1st Rdg, Four-Day Rule for Presentations. (Dominguez) CA

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