CommissionMiami Beach

City Commission

Track committee activity, current roster, and published meeting coverage for City Commission in Miami Beach.

0 active membersLast meeting Jul 22, 202621 summaries in 30d

Summaries

Active roster

Latest activity

Aug 11, 2026

Municipality

Miami Beach

Latest coverage

Commission Advances Traffic and Resident Programs

Published Aug 11, 2026

Related summaries

Published meeting coverage connected to City Commission.

Briefing

Jun 24, 2026

Commission Advances Traffic and Resident Programs

The Commission approved the Bayshore Neighborhood Traffic Calming Project and advanced several resident-focused initiatives, including a proposed $10,000 recurring Police Athletic League grant, three-hour parking near the Holocaust Memorial, and a pool-access pilot through the end of 2026.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Miami Beach Commission Meeting Summary

The City Commission issued 10 proclamations recognizing Pulse Remembrance Day, Pride Month, ALS Awareness Day, local businesses, public service, community leadership, and a resident who rescued a child from a rip current.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 20, 2026

Miami Beach Commission Meeting Summary

The Commission adopted Resolution 2026-34276 on a 4-3 vote and unanimously approved a related referral to examine funding critical resiliency and neighborhood infrastructure through dedicated capital millage and reduced reliance on water and sewer rate increases.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 6, 2026

Miami Beach Commission honors community leaders

The City Commission issued proclamations and certificates recognizing residents, educators, students, public-safety leaders, artists, and local businesses, including Miami Beach Senior High School’s first-place county and second-place national Academic WorldQuest results.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 5, 2026

Commission Reviews FY 2027 Budget Gaps

Miami Beach’s preliminary FY 2027 General Fund budget shows a $21.4 million gap, reduced to $17.7 million after a proposed $3.7 million increase in the Resort Tax contribution. Administration is evaluating more than $20 million in potential reductions while the Commission reviews taxes, services, staffing, and capital needs.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 22, 2026

Miami Beach Commission meeting summary

The Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, including maintaining the living wage at $13.01 per hour with health benefits or $16.46 without them, and approved a contract for Dade Boulevard water main and sewer work.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Miami Beach Honors Community Leaders and Businesses

The City Commission issued proclamations and certificates recognizing community service, public safety, education, local businesses, student actions, and city employees’ Spring Break 2026 efforts. The Commission also deferred a proclamation for Dr. Gershon Fink to the May 6, 2026, Presentations and Awards meeting.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Commission advances projects and policy proposals

The City Commission adopted the uncontested consent agenda by a 7-0 vote and advanced several proposals, including closing Ocean Drive during the month of the 2026 World Cup matches, funding one-time seagrape pruning along the beach walk, and planning four lighted pickleball courts at Bayshore Park.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Miami Beach honors community leaders and programs

The City Commission issued proclamations and certificates recognizing education, public safety, transportation, environmental, cultural, and civic contributions. Highlights included the Miami Beach Water Taxi averaging more than 1,000 passengers daily, Miami Beach Senior High students receiving a record $33 million in 2025 scholarships, and Fire Chief Digna Abello being honored as the first and only woman fire chief in Miami-Dade County.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Commission Ends Meridian Path Project

The City Commission voted 7-0 to discontinue the North Meridian Avenue multi-use path project, cancel related funding allocations, and direct staff to evaluate traffic-calming measures and bicycle infrastructure options instead.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Miami Beach Targets Faster Permitting

The City Commission approved a 30-day deadline for launching mid-review permit communication and set a goal to cut permits requiring four or more review cycles by 50% within six months. Staff reported that 68% of permits are completed within two review cycles or fewer, while 16% require four or more cycles.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 5, 2026

Commission Advances Housing and Service Changes

The Commission unanimously referred a proposed 12-month naturally occurring affordable housing pilot in North Beach to committee, with costs capped at $100,000. It also adopted changes affecting trolley service rates, employee pay, and city department structure.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Dec 17, 2025

Commission preserves current trolley service

The City Commission voted 7-0 to approve a trolley service agreement as amended, maintaining service from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. with existing headways.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Dec 15, 2025

Miami Beach Certifies Election Results

The City Commission unanimously certified the December 9, 2025, runoff election results, administered oaths to Mayor Steven Meiner and Commissioners Laura Dominguez, Alex Fernandez, and Monica Matteo-Salinas, and elected Matteo-Salinas vice-mayor through March 31, 2026.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Nov 20, 2025

Miami Beach Rolls Over Budget Surplus

The Commission approved budget amendments covering a $28 million Fiscal Year 2025 surplus, including $9.9 million in unfinished expenditures, $3.45 million for General Fund Reserves, $1.18 million for future golf course renovations, and $13.4 million held in reserves for later decisions.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Nov 10, 2025

Commission Certifies Election Results

The City Commission adopted the certified November 4 election results by a 4-0 vote; because no Group I commissioner candidate won a majority, a runoff is scheduled for December 9, 2025.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Oct 29, 2025

Commission Meeting Canceled, Items Deferred

Miami Beach canceled the October 29 City Commission meeting following the passing of Police Officer David Cajuso; no agenda items were acted on. Most items were moved to December 17, 2025, while the vice-mayor resolution moved to November 10 and the FY 2026 capital budget amendment moved to November 20.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Oct 22, 2025

Miami Beach honors community contributions

The City Commission recognized the completion of Bayshore Park and honored the residents, designers, contractors, and staff involved in delivering the new public green space. The meeting also highlighted 3,401 hours of Community Emergency Response Team service, valued at $118,320.79, along with numerous community, environmental, cultural, and public-safety contributions.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Sep 30, 2025

Commission Approves Budget and Surplus Plan

Miami Beach commissioners voted 7-0 to direct staff to develop a plan for returning a projected $11 million FY 2025 General Fund surplus to residents, with recommendations due October 29, 2025. They also approved the FY 2026 budget and reduced the operating millage rate from 5.8702 to 5.8560 mills after identifying $793,500 in additional cuts.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Sep 17, 2025

Miami Beach Commission Approves Key City Actions

The Commission approved several citywide actions, including authorization tied to approximately $3.2 million in Resilient Florida funding, $427,000 for water-quality improvements, and $11,500 in justice-grant funding. It also approved quarterly code-enforcement sweeps in North Beach, a statement opposing political violence, and a revised $750,000 sponsorship allocation that directs $50,000 to Miami Beach Flag Football.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Sep 3, 2025

Commission advances projects and parking changes

The commission approved a $239,449 increase for the Lincoln Road capital improvement contract, bringing the total to $7,717,855.71.

1 min readMunicipal coverage