Virginia Key Advisory Board

Meeting Agenda  –  October 27, 2026

LOBBYIST NOTE

Should any person desire to appeal any decision of the Miami Virginia Key Advisory Board with respect to any matter to be considered at this meeting, that person will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including all testimony and evidence upon which any appeal may be based (F.S 286.0105).

ANY PERSON WHO RECEIVES COMPENSATION, REMUNERATION OR EXPENSES FOR CONDUCTING LOBBYING ACTIVITIES IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS A LOBBYIST WITH THE CITY CLERK PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES BEFORE CITY STAFF, BOARDS, COMMITTEES, OR THE CITY COMMISSION. A COPY OF THE APPLICABLE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK (MIAMI CITY HALL), LOCATED AT 3500 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33133.

MEETING AGENDA

LOBBYIST NOTE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CALL TO ORDER

REQUEST(S) FOR ABSENCE WAIVER

MINUTES APPROVAL

SWEARING-IN OF PUBLIC

VKAB DISCUSSION(S)

1. Welcome New Members (Larry Gautier from Dade Heritage Trust and Lauren Jonaitis from Tropical Audubon Society) and Future Voting for New Chair of VKAB

2. 2027 Meeting Dates: 2/23/27, 4/27/27, 6/22/27, 8/24/27, 10/26/27, 12/21/27

3. Update on RFP for Rickenbacker Marina Site

4. Request for Update on City's application for 195 mooring balls.

5. Update on Seaquarium Site (Miami Dade County Commission had item on their Agenda 10/21)

6. Update on Marine Stadium RFP

7. Update on events planned on Virginia Key parking areas.

8. Update on traffic situation on Causeway

9. Update on Legislative item to reduce VKAB quorum requirement

PRESENTATIONS

Presentation by Gregory Frankel From The Frankel Firm Regarding Seaquarium Lease and Article 7

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