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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Public Comments Submitted Online for the March 13, 2025 City Commission MeetingOnline Public Comment Report - City Commission - March 13, 2025 Online Public Comment Report for March 13, 2025, Regular City Commission Meeting March 13, 2025 1:51 PM MDT Public Comment motero@miamigov.com First Last Street Agenda Nam Nam Addres Public Comment Item e e s PZ. 3 700 #16957 Soph Trag NE Excepti As a resident and homeowner on NE 25th street. I strongly oppose the proposed change to the is ash 25th on - 459 parking on our street. Street NE 25 Street Sand y Mois e RE. 15 #17295 Accept 5910 Grant - NE 6th NFWF Court Legion Park ShoreLin e Dear Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners, I am so impressed. It is not even Earth Month and there are so many environmentally friendly items on the agenda! I am writing to express my strong support for Agenda Item RE.15, which would allow the City of Miami to accept a $707,727.23 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's (NFWF) National Coastal Resilience Fund to develop a Living shoreline at Legion Park and NE 64th Street. This initiative is critical to strengthening Miami's coastal resilience, improving water quality, and protecting our vulnerable shore Line ecosystems. Biscayne Bay and Miami's shoreline are under constant threat from coastal erosion, rising sea Levels, storm surges, and habitat Loss. Hard infrastructure Like seawalls provides Limited benefits and often exacerbates erosion over time. In contrast, Living shorelines are a proven, nature -based solution that: v Reduce erosion and stabilize shorelines naturaLty.V Provide habitat for marine Life, birds, and poLtinators.V Improve water quality by filtering pollutants and stormwater runoff. v Enhance public access to natural coastal areas for recreation and education. v Increase Miami's resilience to hurricanes and extreme weather events. Legion Park is a key waterfront green space, serving as a gathering place for residents, a critical habitat for wildlife, and a buffer between the urban Landscape and Biscayne Bay. Investing in a Living shoreline at this Location wilt restore natural coastal defenses, protect nearby infrastructure, and promote biodiversity. I commend the City of Miami for demonstrating its commitment to sustainabitity and climate resilience through smart, science -backed conservation strategies. I urge the Commission to approve Agenda Item RE.15 and fully support the implementation of this critical project. This investment in a Living shore Line at Legion Park wilt benefit both people and nature, setting a model for future coastal resilience efforts in Miami. Thank you for your thoughtful Leadership in advancing environmental sustainabitity, protecting our city's future, and protecting our biodiversity. Sincerely, Sandy Moise Sand Mois 5910 CA. 3 Dear Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners, I am writing to express my strong support for y e NE 6th #17145 Agenda Item CA.3, which proposes authorizing the City Manager to apply for a reimbursement grant Court Authoriz from the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) Waterways Assistance Program to help purchase a e - new marine patrol vessel for the City of Miami Police Department. Approving this resolution is vital FIND for enhancing the safety and security of our waterways, given the significant boating activity in Grant Miami -Dade County. Miami -Dade County boasts one of the highest numbers of registered vessels in Reimbu Florida. According to the Florida Fish and Wild Life Conservation Commission (FWC), the county Leads rsement the state with 74,622 registered recreational vessels. Additionally, there are over 18,000 registered personal watercraft (jet skis) This substantial number underscores the popularity of boating in our Purchas region and highlights the critical need for robust marine Law enforcement to ensure safety and e of compliance with regulations. The Marine Patrol Unit is responsible for enforcing boating Laws, New conducting search and rescue operations, and ensuring the overall safety of our waterways. The Marine increasing number of vessels, inexperienced operators, speeding and reckless activity had generated Patrol an increase in the demand for marine patrol services. Miami Dade consistently ranks in the top two spots in the state for vessel related accidents and deaths. Securing a new marine patrol vessel wilt 17376 Submittal -Public Comments Submitted Online for the March 13, 2025 City Commission Meeting First Last Street Nam Nam Addres e e s Sand y Mois e 5910 NE 6th Court Agenda Public Comment Item Vessel equip officers with the latest technology and enable officers to respond more swiftly and effectively MPD to emergencies, better enforce boating laws, reduce incidents of violations, and promote responsible boating practices. More enforcement will create safe waterways for humans and marine and wildlife. I hope you will hire more marine patrol officers to go with the new boat! As an avid kayaker on Biscayne Bay, I can assure you that the visible presence of a marine patrol unit on the water deters much of the speeding and reckless activity. When marine patrol is not present, the Bay becomes the Wild, Wild, West. Approving Agenda Item CA.3 to pursue grant funding for a new marine patrol vessel is a prudent and necessary step to ensure the continued safety and security of Miami's waterways. I urge the City Commission to support this resolution and demonstrate a commitment to maintaining safe and enjoyable waterways for all. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Sincerely, Sandy Moise Dear Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners, I am writing to express my strong support for the proposed resolution CA.7 authorizing the City Manager to apply for $50,000 in reimbursement grant funding from the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) Waterways Assistance Program for the purchase of a vessel for the Parks and Recreation Department Ranger Program. This initiative is critical to protecting and maintaining the City of Miami's spoil islands and waterfront parks, which are valuable natural resources that require active stewardship and enforcement. I applaud the City of Miami's courageous leadership and difficult decision to dose the spoil islands last year due to the CA. 7 excessive pollution. The spoil islands are a gem, yet when not monitored are trashed. As they are #17124 part of the Parks Department, it is only fitting to assign a park ranger to the spoil islands to provide Authoriz a physical presence. The same regulations that apply to the parks on the mainland should apply to e - the spoil islands. I provide stewardship with Urban Paradise Guild on Morningside Picnic Island as FIND part of the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve's Island Adoption program. Since Leave No Trace was Grant implemented, the amount of trash left behind is much less, but unfortunately without active Reimbu monitoring of these somewhat secluded islands, we still have some people who leave a mess. rsement During our last dean -up on Morningside Picnic Island we spent over an hour picking up small pieces of pink balloon fragments and white and pink fabric flower petals, most likely a gender reveal party. Purchas We also observed areas where fires were created, and the destruction of several Florida Keys e Vessel Blackbead trees, a state threatened species. This beautiful native tree has coiled seed pods with red for the seeds inside, which are consumed by various bird species, and it serves as a larval host plant for the Spoil Cassius blue, Orange Sulphur, and the endangered Miami Blue butterflies The Parks and Recreation Islands Ranger Program is a smart and necessary solution to address these issues, and a dedicated vessel and would allow rangers to better patrol, maintain, and protect these areas. They wilt be able to prevent Waterfr illegal activities and preserve public access to these natural areas, improve emergency response to ont assist boaters, kayakers, and visitors using the spoil islands, and provide environmental protection Parks through active stewardship, habitat restoration, and public education. Investing in a vessel for the Parks and Recreation Department Ranger Program is a proactive step toward safeguarding our spoil islands, ensuring they remain dean and accessible. By approving this grant application, the City of Miami is committing to responsible stewardship, environmental protection, and increased enforcement in areas that desperately need attention. I urge the City Commission to fully support this resolution and move forward with securing funding for this vital project. Thank you for your Leadership in and ensuring our natural spaces remain accessible and well -maintained for future generations. Sincerely, Sandy Moise Sand Mois 5910 PH. 9 Dear Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners, I wilt never forget the Fish Kilt of August 2020. y e NE 6th #17205 What started with spotting a few dead fish turned into thousands of dead fish washing ashore along Court Sole our city's waterfront parks, and thousands more gasping for air as they suffocated to death. The Source - stench was unbearable. Our Bay is critically ill, and the Scavenger 2000 is proactive solution to heal WMT - Biscayne Bay. I am incredibly excited to see such an innovative approach to combatting pollution in Scaven our waterways on a City of Miami Commission Agenda! I am writing to express my strong support ger for Agenda Item PH.9, which would authorize the City of Miami to negotiate and execute an 2000 agreement with Water Management Technologies, Inc. (WMT) for the continued operation of the Depoltut Scavenger 2000 Depollution Boat. This initiative is crucial for protecting Biscayne Bay, improving ion water quality, and addressing pollution in our navigable canals and outfalLs. Biscayne Bay is one of Services Miami's most valuable natural resources, providing environmental, economic, and recreational benefits to our residents and visitors. However, the Bay faces increasing threats from pollution, stormwater runoff, debris accumulation, and oxygen depletion. These issues contribute to fish kills, algae blooms, seagrass die -off, and declining water quality, which threaten marine life and our coastal economy. The Scavenger 2000 Depollution Boat is an innovative solution that plays a vital role in addressing these challenges. In addition to removing floating debris, this vessel is equipped with an oxygenation system that actively improves water quality by increasing dissolved oxygen First Last Street Nam Nam Addres e e s Agenda Item Public Comment leveLs. This process helps to: V Prevent fish kills caused by low oxygen leveLs.V Reduce oil sheens and floating contaminants that degrade water quaLity. V Capture and remove trash and debris before they spread further into the Bay. V Support marine life and ecosystem health by improving water conditions. Through the use of the Scavenger 2000, the City of Miami is taking proactive steps to restore and protect Biscayne Bay, ensuring that our waterways remain dean, safe, and vibrant for both wildlife and residents. This investment is not just about aesthetics; it is a necessary environmental action that aligns with broader resilience and conservation efforts. Coming from someone who has picked up a lot of trash that has washed onto our waterfront park shorelines and spoil islands, I urge the Commission to approve Agenda Item PH.9 and prioritize funding for water depollution services. Our city has a responsibility to protect Biscayne Bay, and this initiative is a critical component of that mission. Thank you for your leadership, innovation, and commitment to the health of our waterways. Sincerely, Sandy Moise Edgewater is currently suffering from lack of parking availability NOT condo building construction. 2000 PZ. 3 NE 25th cannot lose parking, it will gravely limit those who cannot use the handy and reliable transit N #16957 services of the Trolley, Mover or Bus. Limit the financially unattractive and unattainable condos for Liz Amar BAYS Excepti the grave majority of immediate population. NE 25th services major businesses like Mt Sinai and is illo HORE on - 459 also a dead end to Biscayne Bay. DO NOT LIMIT PARKING NOR PARKING REQUIREMENTS JUST NE 25 TO APPEASE THE DEVELOPERS WHO BARELY CONTRIBUTE TO THE CONSTITUTENTS WHO DR Street LIVE IN THE EDGEWATER COMMUNITY. INSTEAD OF LIMITING THE COMMUNITY, LIMIT THE DEVELOPERS!! RE. 23 #17332 Direct 2900 CA - NE 7th. Amend RIC MAD Chapter K AN Ave Enough is enough. You dont need more than 8 years in office. Go do something else. Unit ph480 Section 4B - 4 Form of Govern ment RE. 23 #17332 Direct CA - 2000 Amend Given the city's track record of nepotism and corruption, limiting the Mayor and commissioner roles Amar Chapter to two terms is absolutely needed. Age is definitely a factor and the longer you sit in a public role, Liz BAYS illo HORE the further you are removed from reality. The City needs fresh blood. I absolutely support limit Section terms. DR 4B - Form of Govern ment RE. 23 #17332 Good morning Chairwoman King and City Commissioners, I am here today to let you know that I support creating Lifetime Term Limits here in the City of Miami and this legislation is vital to Direct restoring a sense of fairness, and increasing representation within our political system. I was born 1445 CA and raised right here in Miami, and my Father -side of our family has resided here in our city since Amend NW 1896. Over the last twenty years since leaving FIU, I have served as an Ally, Advocate, and Activist Mich Hepb Chapter ael urn 14th in my community. Educating and engaging our voters with conversations on how their government Terrac actually works and how they can collectively unite their voices to share their concerns and solutions Section e 4B to cultivate a better city for all of us. Implementing Lifetime Term Limits for our elected representatives is one of those solutions and I wholeheartedly support this resolution. If there is Form of something I can do to help you all get this policy passed, do not hesitate to let me know. Make Govern Today Great! Michael A. Hepburn District 1 Resident (City of Miami) ment First Last Street Nam Nam Addres e e s Agenda Item Public Comment RE. 23 1900 #17332 N. Direct Baysh CA - Hello. I wish to express my support for R.E. 23. Term limits are the only way to ensure that no one ore Amend makes a Lifetime career out of running for office in Miami. Too many times, we've witnessed the ugly Rich Rodri Dr., Chapter things that can happen when people are repeatedly elected, consolidating power and influence and and guez Apt. - developing a sense of invincibility. It has a corrosive effect on the public's trust in elected officials. 1716, Section My opinion would be the same even in the case of an elected official that I might support. You have Miami, 4B - two terms to make your impact. After that, you need to move on. Thank you. FL Form of 33132 Govern ment 700 NE PZ.3 I OPPOSE the proposed changes to parking on NE 25th St. I Live on the same block where these 25th #16957 WiLti St, apt Excepti changes are proposed and we already have trouble finding parking anytime anyone visits or for Nejo vendors that come work at the building. There is absolutely no public parking (nor private parking) am 1204, on - 459 33137 NE 25 within a 5 block radius, which wilt make it impossible to Live here if these changes are approved. Miami/ Street Thank you FL PZ. 3 #16957 Pierr Kha 665 ne Excepti I am opposing Do not agree with the ordinance for PZ3 e wLy 25th st on - 459 NE 25 Street Star Lofts Bldg PZ. 3 #16957 700 ne ALvar Gonz Excepti 25th st I am opposing do not agree with the ordinance for PZ3 o aLez #1102 on - 459 NE 25 Miami, FL Street 33137 RE. 23 #17332 Direct CA - 788 Amend BeLin DeLg NE Chapter I am strongly in favor of Term Limits for Mayor and Commissioners. da ado 23rd - Street Section 4B - Form of Govern ment Rahit Brigg 501 RE. 23 I am strongly in support of a two term Limit. s NE #17332 31st Direct St CA - Miami Amend FL Chapter 33137 Section First Last Street AAonda Nam Nam Addres [tail of Public Comment e e s Govern ment 700 Northe PZ. 3 #16957 sam haLp ast Excepti 25th I do not approve and I am opposed uel ern on - 459 Street NE 25 unit 2002 Street RE. 23 #17332 Direct CA - 2900 Amend ne 7th Rh s WiLtia Avenu Chapter I don't want more cars parked on the street. I believe they should have to build the full amount of y ms garage parking. Would be nice to have less development around here and stricter zoning eapt Section 2403 4B - Form of Govern ment 700 Northe PZ. 3 #16957 ast Edua Muni 25th Excepti I oppose this proposal as it would increase traffic, reduce parking, and attract the wrong crowd to a rdo z on - 459 very community friendly neighborhood. Street NE 25 Apt 1404 Street RE. 23 #17332 601 Direct NE CA- 23rd Amend Feen St Unit Chapter I strongly support 2 term limits on commissioners and mayors in the city of Miami in order to Kelly ey TH1 promote accountability and fresh leadership. Miami Section FL 4B - 33137 Form of Govern ment RE. 23 #17332 Direct 1040 CA - Biscay Amend I strongly support this measure. I applaud commissioner Pardo for starting the process! Miami needs Clau Rous Blvd Chapter new blood in its ranks. What we have right now is a round and round we go by a handful of families. dia sel #4007 Serving the citizens shouldn't be a lifelong form of earning a salary. Serve and go back to the real Section world. Thank you Miami, - 33132 4B Form of Govern ment Vane Cond 333 RE. 23 I support RE. 23 because I believe term limits are essential for fostering dynamic and responsive ssa e NE #17332 Leadership. White tong -standing experience can provide continuity, Leadership should not become a 24th Direct Lifetime position. Our communities benefit when new individuals, with fresh perspectives and First Last Street Agenda Nam Nam Addres Item Public Comment e e s Street CA - innovative ideas, have the opportunity to step into leadership roles and contribute to positive Unit Amend change. A healthy government reflects the evolving needs of the people it serves, and that requires 1709 Chapter new voices at the table. Fresh leadership helps challenge the status quo, encourage creative problem -solving, and ensure that decision -making remains aligned with the current and future needs Section of our city. By setting term limits, we prevent stagnation, reduce the risk of entrenched power 4B - dynamics, and open doors for capable individuals who are eager to make a difference. This isn't Form of about diminishing the contributions of those who have served —it's about ensuring a continuous Govern cycle of engagement, progress, and accountability for the benefit of the entire community. ment RE. 23 #17332 Direct CA - Amend I support lifetime term limits for City of Miami elected officials as proposed by Commissioner Prado. 4171 Other elected politicians at the state and federal level are subject to term limits and I believe the Jenn Varg Chapter Pamo same should apply to our city officials. Term limits for city officials would help us to have a more y as - na Ave representative government, and would hopefully bring fresh ideas and perspectives to our city Section government. Thank you. 4B - Form of Govern ment RE. 23 #17332 Direct 2900 CA - I trust you wilt support this reform to limit Mayor and Commissioners holding office for no more than NE 7th Amend two terms. White I support much of the work the City Leadership does, term Limits make Jeffri Chapter representatives more responsive to constituents and more efficient in achieving their goals as they Dara es Ave, - have a Limited time to effect change.Term Limits ensure that the city Leadership is composed of unit Section people with real -world expertise, not career politicians. Rotation allows for fresh ideas and Less 303 4B - opportuity for special interests to become entrenched. Thank you for your consideration. Form of Govern ment DI. 3 200 Shore #17185 I urge you to vote in favor of the FLORA proposal to promote the health and expansion of our tree Discussi canopy. You wilt take another important step forward for our health, sustainabitity and property Patri Woo Dr. S., cia dson Miami, on - values by Leveraging the 15 degrees heat reduction tree shade provides, along with the welt FL FLORA researched contribution of tree canopy to storm water drainage and property values. Thank you, ResoLuti Patricia Woodson 33133 on STAR LOFT BUILD I NG PZ. 3 700 NE 25 #16957 Mari FaLto Excepti o n ST on - 459 IAM OPPOZING DO NOT AGREE WITH THE ORDINANCE FOR PZ3. #2102 NE 25 MIAMI Street FLORI DA 33137 Ana Turca 2900 RE. 23 No more career politicians holding into power indefinitely. Maximum two terms for Mayor and n ne 7th #17332 Commissioners. Cre avenu Direct First Last Streetqda Nam Nam 3804e/s w nd Public Comment ae e 3137 Chapter miami - Section 4B - Form of Govern ment 700 PZ. 3 NE 25th #16957 Eliza Pow Excepti beth ers St, OPPOSED. on - 459 Miami FL NE 25 Street 33137 PH. 3 #17187 700 Accept NE Proposa l - Cazo 25th Vive Sant Constru street, Oppose it k hana ction - miami, FL Single 33137 Family and/or Twin Homes 700 PZ. 3 NE 25 #16957 Cher Deg th Excepti street Opposing change in parking lene ado on - 459 Miami NE 25 FL 33137 Street RE. 23 #17332 Direct CA - 900 Amend PLEASE vote to approve that this is put it on the November ballot so that the voters can decide and Mich feuli Biscay Chapter it is not determined by only 5 commissioner who we already know that Carollo and King will vote ael ng ne - NO to keep if off the ballot! LET THE VOTER DECIDE!! It is time that Miami begins to correct the Blvd Section wrongs of the past so it doesn't continue to happen in the future. 4B - Form of Govern ment 700 NE BC. 17 25th #17168 Please do not cut the amount of parking on NE 25th street- we need it! Please stop giving Les Patra street, Off- developers everything they ask for- take care of us mere mortals :)- as it is, Aria Reserve is ee s Unit Street destroying our building and we literally have no recourse and no response. Leave parking alone. 903 Parking Please. Miami Board 33137 Pete Ehrli 243 RE. 23 Please vote yes to support term limits. Permanent elected officials is a bad idea. ch NE #17332 First Last gRet Direct Benda Nam Nam A�s Public Comment e e ktfPnd Miami Chapter FL - 33137 Section 4B - Form of Govern ment 2020 N Baysh RE. RE Dian Mari ore Dr. - a etti 1908 RESOL Miami, UTIONS FL 33137 RE 23 - supporting limiting elected officials to only two terms. RE. 23 #17332 Direct CA - 1900 Hern N Amend Mag ande Baysh Chapter Strongly support this and all TERM LIMITS! da - z ore Section Drive 4B - Form of Govern ment RE. 9 #16860 2900 Suspen NE d 7th. Upfront RIC MAD AN Ave Paymen Taxpayers should not be paying excess legal fees. Unit is - ph480 Elective 4 Officials Legal Fees RE. 23 #17332 Direct CA - Term limits are crucial to help ensure that public servants are acting for the wellbeing of the Amend community. We need a variety of points of views and ideas to facilitate development and ensure that Aleja Fiallo 333 ne Chapter current frustrations and challenges are addressed appropriately. It is also important to maintain a ndra s 24th st - balance of power, and term limits are a way to foment that. Public servants should be doing exactly Section what their position says, working for the public, and not thinking about ways to stay in their 4B - positions indefinitely. Form of Govern ment Ron Marq 275 PZ. 3 The traffic in Biscayne and 2nd Avenue is getting chaotic, with several traffic lanes in the adjacent ado ues NE #16957 streets being eliminated for public parking and bycicle stands. This exception is going to further 18th Excepti degrade current situation, and should not be approved - the developer needs to adhere with Miami St on - 459 21 requirements - period. First Last Street Agenda Nam Nam Addres Item Public Comment e e s NE 25 Street PZ. 3 700 #16957 Char Pow NE Excepti There are not enough parking spaces currently on 25th street. Where will we park if you cut back Led ers 25th on - 459 parking spaces? street NE 25 Street PZ. 3 1900 #16957 Mag Hern N Excepti This is already a congested area with inadequate parking. Cutting would worsen congestion and hurt da ande Baysh on - 459 the community. z ore NE 25 Drive Street RE. 5 #17222 Authoriz e- 2900 FIND NE Grant 7th. Reimbu RIC MAD K AN Ave rsement Totally in favor of this Unit - ph480 Margare 4 t Pace Park Shorelin e- Phase 1 700 PZ. 3 NE 25th #16957 Katri Excepti Voting to oppose this , impacting residential street and residents with family and friends who visit our Abad Street na on - 459 neighborhood. Miami, FL NE 25 33137 Street RE. 23 #17332 Direct CA - 121 Amend NE We believe this measure is essential for ensuring fresh perspectives and responsive leadership within GAR WON Chapter Y G 34th our city government. No more lifetime politicians needed in small town government, positive St Unit changes needed only! 2916 Section 4B - Form of Govern ment Ron Marq 275 RE. 23 We need to approve this resolution to allow fresh thinking in the Miami City in a rapida chance ado ues NE #17332 environment. 18th Direct St CA - Amend First Last Street Agenda Nam Nam Addres Item Public Comment e e s Chapter Section 4B - Form of Govern ment RE. 23 #17332 Direct CA - 2900 Amend Clau Dom Chapter NE 7th We would like to ask to limit commissioners and mayors to 2 terms only. dia o - Ave Section 4B - Form of Govern ment 700 PZ. 3 NE #16957 Sant 25th Excepti Lisa You cannot take parking away from us. We need MORE parking not less parking. hana St, on - 459 Miami NE 25 33137 Street RE. 23 #17332 2900 Direct NE 7th CA - Ave, Amend Tany De unit Chapter a Poli 4105 showinf support for agenda item RE23 limiting commissioner and mayor to 2 terms Miami, Section FL 4B - 33137 Form of Govern ment PZ. 3 700 #16957 Jessi Soto NE Excepti N/A ca ongo 25th on - 459 street NE 25 Street Cans Ozg 29th RE. 23 N/A u ul #17332 Direct CA - Amend Chapter Section 4B - Form of First Last Street Nam Nam Addres e e s Agenda Item Govern ment Public Comment End of Report