The Land Use & Sustainability Committee forwarded a proposal to allow a private helipad as an accessory to a private marina on Terminal Island, after an acoustic model showed short, infrequent events at roughly conversational levels. South-of-Fifth residents asked for live testing and stronger conditions before the full commission considers the measure.

Council members emphasize prioritizing fire safety over marine museum funding amid budget concerns.

Residents raise worries about compliance and noise from nearby venues in Sunset Harbor.

City honors Miami Beach Bicycle Center for decades of community commitment and service.

Jack Vincent Zara requests a 5-foot facade waiver for his new family home in Miami Shores.

City staff reported statistically significant reductions in enterococci levels since 2020 and outlined near-term installations of hydrodynamic separators and a planned nanobubble oxygenation system; construction of separators is targeted to start in early 2027 and sampling will continue.

Miami Beach staff presented 'Art Deco: Designed to Move You', a marketing campaign including a choreographed video and illustrated walking maps paid for by GMCVB; the committee praised the product, approved recommending a similar campaign for North Beach, and heard public praise from local preservation groups.

After residents described repeated home flooding and totaled cars, the committee asked police, public works and emergency management to correlate prior flood reports with weather alerts and propose a near-term communications and limited staffing plan to discourage through-drives during hazardous flood events.

A resident told the commission that Miami Beach’s drinking water contains PFAS at levels he described as “thousands of times” higher than EPA guidance; Public Works director said Miami‑Dade water meets current federal and state maximum contaminant levels and that PFAS is an emerging contaminant to be regulated in the coming years.

The board approved demolition of the contributing Parkside Hotel at 235 Washington Avenue to create open recreational space for Base Camp 305 school, approving a reconstructed interpretive façade at the property line with detailed conditions and staff review.

The Miami Beach Design Review Board voted to approve exterior modifications and a pedestrianization plan for 723 North Lincoln Lane, a multi‑building retail/residential assemblage branded in the presentation as “Nolley.” The project includes storefront reconfiguration, a covered 17‑foot via, landscaping and a maintenance agreement with the city.

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The Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee voted July 15 to recommend the consultant-endorsed "organic paths" concept for the Miami Beach Promenade master plan, directing staff to complete the 100% master plan for presentation to the full commission.

The committee continued items on the proposed 5th Street pedestrian bridge to September after hearing that a developer-hired consultant is reviewing utility conflicts; speakers and commissioners pressed the city to enforce developer commitments and explore alternate alignments or overwater options if utility relocation proves infeasible.

The board discussed a request to demolish two contributing 1‑story postwar buildings on South Shore Drive and replace them with a four‑story residential building; staff supported demolition given flood elevation and adaptive‑reuse constraints, but board members requested design revisions and continued the item to September.

The Bass Museum and its architect presented a plan to expand the museum campus with a new gallery building and civic plaza; board members praised the concept but asked for more detailed materials, landscape and entrance details, and continued the application to September for further refinement.

The Historic Preservation Board approved a variance and amendment to a prior order for a 70‑unit affordable senior housing project after staff and the applicant said an FPL transformer had been installed in the front yard for reasons tied to flood compliance and could not be feasibly relocated.

After requesting additional seating and better sightlines to retail, the board approved revised site plans for the North Beach (72nd Street) Community Complex and accepted staff’s recommendation that the artist choose the mural color (the board favored the original green but accepted the artist’s discretion); the board also asked staff to study layered lighting and bollards at key access points.

Commissioners discussed an idea for private on‑demand water taxis to supplement the city's water taxi. Transportation staff identified public docking candidates (Maurice Gibb Memorial Park floating dock, Miami Beach Marina subject to Suntex) and flagged code and concession issues. Committee asked staff to explore locations including North Beach and return in September with a feasibility memo.

The parking director and Pave Mobility briefed the committee on a camera‑based license‑plate enforcement pilot covering four lots; the vendor said the pilot produced high citation coverage and the committee voted to instruct staff to negotiate citywide expansion with resident exemptions and lot‑improvement expectations.

Miami Beach staff recommended adjusting the GMCVB destination‑management agreement from a flat share to a sliding 8%–15% fee on the 2% resort tax, with a proposed $9 million cap and reduced incentives; the committee agreed to extend the current contract month‑to‑month and return the matter to the commission after more work on KPIs and caps.

Project sponsor Michael Comrades and staff described a plan to convert the North Lincoln Lane alley into a pedestrianized promenade with new storefronts, relocated utilities and a "Via" pedestrian spine. Commissioners praised the design but raised major concerns about a proposed covenant in lieu that could transfer FAR and effectively encumber city land; staff will continue negotiations and return to the commission.

Committee reviewed terms of a proposed long‑term ground lease for the city‑owned Barclay parcel at 1940 Park Avenue: 99‑year framework (51‑year initial term), a $2,000,000 upfront payment, developer assumption of development costs, and affordability covenants covering roughly 22% of 105 units. Commissioners pressed for stronger failure‑to‑perform protections, liquidation damages, and clarity on covenant in lieu proposals before final approval.

Police and the committee supported piloting emergency call boxes at a handful of high‑need intersections on 41st Street; staff suggested starting with a limited set, consulting neighborhood officers and including an add‑alternate in the 41st Street reconstruction procurement to obtain pricing.

Members asked staff to study ride‑share geofencing, temporary lane repurposing ahead of hotel construction, coordinated staffing for large events and a focused traffic study at the Convention Center/18th Street garage entrance.