Appointing certain individuals as members of the virginia key advisory board for terms as designated herein. Appointees: nominated by: mayor eileen higgins commissioner damian pardo

CITY OF MIAMI INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission Date: May 31, 2026 Subject: Virginia Key Advisory Board From: Todd B. Hannon City Clerk References: Agenda for June 11, 2026 Enclosures: List of members The Virginia Key Advisory Board was created to (1) review and consider all available information pertaining to the best mode of governance of Virginia Key; (2) review and consider what the short and long term vision will be for the Marine Stadium as to its restoration, development, function, use, role and contribution to the City and to the community in general; (3) oversee and guide all island wide land in relation to recreation, thematic integration, sustainable transportation, impact of climate change, as well as natural and manmade features following the 2010 Master Plan; (4) review and consider the best business model for the Marine Stadium to operate in a manner which enriches the City and the community in the arts, recreation, culture, sports and education while operating sustainably and generating sufficient revenues over expenses so that it will function like an enterprise fund which will not need to access the general operating budget of the City on a recurring basis; (5) review and consider the planning, maintenance, and operational challenges for Virginia Key in terms of the kinds of open spaces, events, shows, features, goals, objectives and promotions that are consistent with the 2010 Master Plan; (6) hold public hearings, public meetings or public workshops to receive and to discuss public input, and to formulate any recommendations, findings or recommendations of the Board; (7) issue a written report that is made available to the public and make a presentation before the City Commission by the Board’s chairperson at least once per year making recommendations regarding all or any of the foregoing matters and related issues and concerns; (8) serve in an advisory capacity to the City Commission and recommend any changes to City laws, rules, regulations, practices, policies, or to help the City better promote the restoration, reopening, and success of Marine Stadium and Virginia Key; (9) review and recommend to the Director of the Planning and Zoning Department for approval or disapproval of applications for any zoning change or future land use plan (“FLUM”) amendment to the comprehensive plan on Virginia Key; and (10) notwithstanding anything contrary in Chapter 18 of the City Code, review and recommend to the City Manager for approval or disapproval of any procurement, as defined in Section 18-73 of the City Code, as amended, that exclusively affects Virginia Key. Two (2) appointments are required at this time. • Mayor Eileen Higgins has one (1) nomination for a seat currently held by: 1. Andres Rivero, incumbent, whose term expired on December 17, 2025.1, 2 • Commissioner Damian Pardo has one (1) nomination for a seat currently held by: 1. Jacqui Colyer, incumbent, whose term expired on March 14, 2026.3 1 Per Code Section 2-885(b), “When the nominating mayor leaves office the board member’s term shall expire.” 2 This item was continued from March 12, 2026, Commission meeting. 3 This item was continued from March 12, 2026, Commission meeting. For your convenience, we are including a copy of the membership of the board. By copy of this memorandum, we are requesting that the Agenda Office place this issue on the June 11, 2026 Commission Agenda. TBH:ne c: Rafaella Aleixo, Liaison Thomas M. Fossler, Assistant City Attorney Miriam M. Santana, Agenda Coordinator