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City of Miami
Marked Agenda
City Commission
Francis X. Suarez, Mayor
Ken Russell, Vice Chair, District Two
Alex Diaz de la Portilla, Commissioner, District One
Joe Carollo, Commissioner, District Three
Manolo Reyes, Commissioner, District Four
Jeffrey Watson, Commissioner, District Five
Arthur Noriega, V, City Manager
Victoria Mendez, City Attorney
Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
https://miamifLiqm2.com
Thursday, February 11, 2021
9:00 AM City Hall
9:00 AM INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Present: Vice Chair Russell, Commissioner Diaz de la Portilla, Commissioner Carollo,
Commissioner Reyes and Commissioner Watson.
On the 11 th day of February 2021, the City Commission of the City of Miami, Florida, met
at its regular meeting place in City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida, in
regular session. The Commission Meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Russell at 9:21
a.m., recessed at 12: 00 p.m., reconvened at 12: 24 p.m., recessed at 12: 47 p.m., reconvened at
3:13 p.m., and adjourned at 9:53 p.m.
Note for the Record: Commissioner Diaz de la Portilla entered the Commission chambers at
9:23 a.m., and Commissioner Garollo entered the Commission chambers at 10:10 a.m.
ALSO PRESENT:
Arthur Noriega, V, City Manager
Victoria Mendez, City Attorney
Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk
PART A - NON -PLANNING AND ZONING ITEM(S)
PR - PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
PR.1
8629
PROTOCOL ITEM
Honoree
Presenter
Protocol Item
Black History Month
City Commission
Tribute
Alexander C. Lightbourne
Mayor Suarez and
Commissioner Watson
Proclamation
Miami Janitors 32B1 5610
Mayor Suarez and
Vice Chair Russell
Salute
City of Miami
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RESULT: PRESENTED
1) In recognition of the many sacrifices and great contributions by African
Americans, Miami City Commission celebrated Black History Month with a special
presentation by various members of the Lemon City Community.
2) Mayor Suarez and Commissioner Watson presented a Distinguished Citizen's
Award to the late Alexander C. Lightbourne in recognition of his service and in
remembrance of his contribution as one of the 162 black men who signed the charter
to incorporate the City of Miami in 1896. Mr. Lightbourne was a founding member
of Bethel AME Church, served as a sergeant -at -arms for the Florida House of
Representatives, and was a teacher of justice and of peace.
3) Mayor Suarez and Vice Chair Russell presented a Salute to Miami Janitors 32B1
5610 for their contribution to the health and safety of the City's communities, with
nearly 40, 000 janitors employed across the metropolitan area. Furthermore, the City
recognizes that in order to attract and retain businesses in finance, technology, and
other sectors, the City's commercial sector should uphold a responsible standard for
cleaning services inside its commercial office buildings. The City Commission
supports and urges cleaning contractors to provide adequate working conditions for
essential workers who service commercial office properties. Elected leadership of
the City of Miami paused in our deliberations of governance to salute Miami
Janitors.
ORDER OF THE DAY
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ALL ITEM(S)
8619 DISCUSSION ITEM
Office of the City
Clerk
PUBLIC COMMENTS SUBMITTED ONLINE BY MEMBERS OF THE
PUBLIC FOR THE FEBRUARY 11, 2021 CITY COMMISSION
MEETING.
RESULT: PRESENTED
MV - MAYORAL VETO(ES)
NO MAYORAL VETOES
There were no mayoral vetoes associated with legislation that is subject to veto by the Mayor.
END OF MAYORAL VETO(ES)
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CA - CONSENT AGENDA
The following item(s) was Adopted on the Consent Agenda
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Carollo, Reyes, Watson
ABSENT: Diaz de la Portilla
CA.1 RESOLUTION
8421
Department of
Resilience and
Public Works
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), ACCEPTING TWO (2) RIGHT-OF-WAY DEEDS
OF DEDICATION, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN
EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, FOR HIGHWAY
PURPOSES; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
RECORDATION OF SAID DEEDS IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; FURTHER DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO RETAIN COPIES OF SAID DEEDS.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-21-0061
This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
CA.2 RESOLUTION
8486
Department of Real
Estate and Asset
Management
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A SOVEREIGN SUBMERGED LANDS
LEASE ("LEASE") AS A CONDITION PRECEDENT TO
OPERATING A TWO -SLIP PUBLIC DOCKING FACILITY TO BE
USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE MOORING OF RECREATIONAL
VESSELS AND A WATER TAXI SERVICE, IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, BETWEEN THE CITY
OF MIAMI ("CITY") AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND
("STATE") FOR THE USE OF STATE-OWNED SUBMERGED
LANDS LOCATED ADJACENT TO CITY -OWNED UPLAND
PROPERTY AT THE MIAMI CONVENTION CENTER, LOCATED
APPROXIMATELY AT 400 SOUTHEAST 2ND AVENUE, MIAMI,
FLORIDA FOR A TERM ENDING AUGUST 11, 2025;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE FUTURE LEASE RENEWALS, EXTENSIONS,
AMENDMENTS, AND MODIFICATIONS, ALL IN FORMS
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, PROVIDED THAT ANY
SUCH FUTURE LEASE RENEWALS, EXTENSIONS,
AMENDMENTS, AND MODIFICATIONS DO NOT CONTAIN
MATERIAL AMENDMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS OF THE LEASE.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-21-0062
This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
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CA.3 RESOLUTION
8551
Office of the City
Attorney
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
TO PAY PIA ALLIKIVI, WITHOUT ADMISSION OF LIABILITY, THE
AGGREGATE TOTAL SUM OF SIXTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
($65,000.00) IN FULL AND COMPLETE SETTLEMENT OF ANY
AND ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, INCLUDING ALL CLAIMS FOR
ATTORNEYS' FEES, AGAINST, THE CITY OF MIAMI AND ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES (COLLECTIVELY, "CITY")
IN THE CASE STYLED PIA ALLIKIVI VS. CITY OF MIAMI,
PENDING IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE ELEVENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, CASE NO.: 19-15518 CA 21, UPON THE EXECUTION
OF A GENERAL RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
BROUGHT FOR NEGLIGENCE AND PENDING IN STATE COURT,
AND A DISMISSAL OF THE CITY WITH PREJUDICE;
ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT NO.
50001.301001.545013.0000.00000.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-21-0063
This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
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PH - PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH.1 RESOLUTION
8412
Department of
Housing and
Community
Development
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), ACCEPTING A SPECIAL GRANT ALLOCATION
OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $4,771,821.00 ("FUNDS"); AUTHORIZING THE
ALLOCATION OF THE FUNDS AS SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT "A,"
ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN RESPONSE TO
THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, ALL IN
FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID
PURPOSE, SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF THE FUNDS.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-21-0064
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Carollo, Reyes, Watson
ABSENT: Diaz de la Portilla
PH.2 RESOLUTION
8549
Department of
Housing and
Community
Development
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF
EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT OF
$14,130,464.60 FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
THE TREASURY; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF
SUCH FUNDS AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED; APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN
EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AS SPECIFIED
IN EXHIBIT "B," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, ALL IN
FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID
PURPOSE, SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-21-0065
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Carollo, Reyes, Watson
ABSENT: Diaz de la Portilla
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PH.3 RESOLUTION
8308
Department of
Resilience and
Public Works
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), ACCEPTING THE PLAT TITLED "GROVE
UNDERLINE", A REPLAT IN THE CITY OF MIAMI OF THE
PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN ATTACHMENT "1", SUBJECT TO
SATISFACTION OF ALL CONDITIONS REQUIRED BY THE PLAT
AND STREET COMMITTEE AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A",
ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, AND THE PROVISIONS
CONTAINED IN SECTION 55-8 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; ACCEPTING THE DEDICATIONS
SHOWN ON THE PLAT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE PLAT AND
CAUSE THE RECORDATION OF THE PLAT IN THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
MOTION TO: Withdraw
RESULT: WITHDRAWN
MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
SECONDER: Jeffrey Watson, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Carollo, Reyes, Watson
ABSENT: Diaz de la Portilla
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
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RE - RESOLUTIONS
RE.1 RESOLUTION
8245
Department of
Human Services
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL REVENUE PROJECT TITLED "2020-
21 MIAMI HOMELESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM-CE
CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM" AND ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIX
HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY
NINE DOLLARS ($672,769.00) CONSISTING OF A GRANT FROM
THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT ("HUD") THROUGH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
HOMELESS TRUST ("TRUST") FOR A TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD
TO PROVIDE OUTREACH, INFORMATION, REFERRAL,
ASSESSMENT, AND PLACEMENT SERVICES TO HOMELESS
INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY;
ALLOCATING THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") REQUIRED PASS -
THROUGH MATCHING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF THREE
HUNDRED TWENTY THREE TWO HUNDRED NINETY SEVEN
DOLLARS ($323,297.00) FROM THE "2020-2021 MEMORANDUM
OF AGREEMENT GRANT" FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNT
NUMBERS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AND ANY AND ALL
OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS, EXTENSIONS, AND
RENEWALS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY, IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE ACCEPTANCE OF
SAID GRANT AWARD FORA TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD
WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL
TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIODS, SUBJECT TO THE CITY'S
RECEIPT OF THE PASS -THROUGH FUNDS, THE TRUST'S
FUTURE ALLOCATIONS, AND THE CITY'S APPROPRIATION OF
FUNDS.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-21-0066
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Carollo, Reyes, Watson
ABSENT: Diaz de la Portilla
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RE.2 RESOLUTION
8548
Commissioners
and Mayor
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT OF A PLAZA DESIGNATION
PURSUANT TO SECTION 54-136(2) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AT THE INTERSECTION OF
SOUTHWEST 23RD AVENUE AND SOUTHWEST 8TH STREET,
MIAMI, FLORIDA TO COMMEMORATE ARTURO DIAZ ARTILES,
SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-21-0059
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Diaz de la Portilla, Carollo, Reyes, Watson
RE.3 RESOLUTION
8567
Commissioners
and Mayor
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF EUGENIO ROLANDO
MARTI N EZ.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-21-0067
MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s)
RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S)
MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Diaz de la Portilla, Carollo, Reyes, Watson
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RE.4
8555
Office of the City
Attorney
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO
OUTSIDE COUNSEL, WITHOUT ADMISSION OF LIABILITY, IN
FULL AND COMPLETE SETTLEMENT OF ANY AND ALL CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS, INCLUDING ALL CLAIMS FOR ATTORNEYS'
FEES, AGAINST, THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") AND ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES IN THE CASE STYLED
WEST FLAGLER ASSOCIATES, LTD., VS. CITY OF MIAMI,
PENDING IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA, CASE NO.: 19-21670-CIV-
SCOLA, UPON THE EXECUTION OF A JOINT STIPULATION OF
SETTLEMENT.
MOTION TO: Defer
RESULT: DEFERRED
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Alex Diaz de la Portilla, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Diaz de la Portilla, Carollo, Reyes, Watson
Note for the Record: Item RE.4 was deferred to the February 25, 2021, City
Commission Meeting.
RE.5 RESOLUTION
8577
Commissioners
and Mayor
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION URGING THE
FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT HOUSE BILL 387 AMENDING
THE "PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAM"
("PACE") TO ASSIST PROPERTY OWNERS WITH A FINANCING
OPTION UNDER THE PACE PROGRAM FOR FLOOD MITIGATION
AND RESILIENCY IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE
OFFICIALS NAMED HEREIN.
MOTION TO: Withdraw
RESULT: WITHDRAWN
MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
SECONDER: Jeffrey Watson, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Carollo, Reyes, Watson
ABSENT: Diaz de la Portilla
END OF RESOLUTIONS
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SR - SECOND READING ORDINANCES
SR.1 ORDINANCE Second Reading
7849
Department of
Resilience and
Public Works
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 54/ARTICLE I/SECTION 54-8 OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED
"STREETS AND SIDEWALKS/IN GENERAL/USING STREET OR
SIDEWALK FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES, EXCEPTIONS, PERMIT
AND FEES"; CREATING STANDARDS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
PERMITS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR VERTICAL AND
HORIZONTAL BANNERS ON POLES; PROVIDING FOR BOTH
REGULATORY FEES RELATED TO PROCESSING SAID PERMITS
AND PROPRIETARY FEES RELATED TO THE USE OF THE
RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE SAME; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: 13963
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Carollo, Reyes, Watson
ABSENT: Diaz de la Portilla
SR.2 ORDINANCE Second Reading
8394
Commissioners
and Mayor
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 38/ARTICLE I OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED "PARKS AND RECREATION/IN
GENERAL", BY AMENDING SECTION 38-18, TITLED "NAMING OF
FACILITIES AT HADLEY PARK"; MORE SPECIFICALLY, NAMING
THE FOOTBALL FIELD IN HADLEY PARK TO THE "LUTHER
CAMPBELL FOOTBALL FIELD"; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE
DATE.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: 13964
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Carollo, Reyes, Watson
ABSENT: Diaz de la Portilla
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SR.3 ORDINANCE Second Reading
8431
Commissioners
and Mayor
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 2/ARTICLE XI/DIVISION 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED
"ADMINISTRATION/BOARDS, COMMITTEES,
COMMISSIONS/STANDARDS FOR CREATION AND REVIEW OF
BOARDS GENERALLY"; MORE SPECIFICALLY, BY AMENDING
SECTION 2-887 OF THE CITY CODE, TITLED "QUORUM
REQUIREMENTS; EXCEPTIONS", AND SECTION 2-892 OF THE
CITY CODE, TITLED "SUNSET REVIEW OF BOARDS"; FURTHER,
ADDING A NEW DIVISION 26, TITLED "MIAMI TECHNOLOGY
COUNCIL"; STATING THE COUNCIL'S PURPOSE, POWERS,
DUTIES, COMPOSITION, APPOINTMENT QUALIFICATIONS, AND
REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP; PROVIDING FOR
OFFICERS, RULES OF PROCEDURE, MEETINGS, COMMITTEES,
QUORUM, BUDGET, LEGAL AND STAFF SUPPORT,
ASSIGNMENT OF PERSONNEL, WAIVERS, OTHER NECESSARY
PROVISIONS, AND PUBLIC NOTICE; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE
EFFECTIVE DATE.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: 13965
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Carollo, Reyes, Watson
ABSENT: Diaz de la Portilla
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SR.4 ORDINANCE Second Reading
7338
Commissioners
and Mayor
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 20 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA,
AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "FLOOD DAMAGE
PREVENTION;" MORE PARTICULARLY, BY AMENDING
SECTIONS 20-1, TITLED "DEFINITIONS," SECTION 20-3, TITLED
"DEVELOPMENT IN EITHER SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS,
OR NONSPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS," AND SECTION 20-4,
TITLED "DEVELOPMENT WITHIN SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD
AREAS", TO CODIFY THE NORTH AMERICAN VERTICAL DATUM
OF 1988 ("NAVD 88") AS THE APPLICABLE VERTICAL DATUM
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADMINISTERING THE CITY OF MIAMI'S
("CITY") FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION REGULATIONS;
FURTHER AMENDING CHAPTER 29 OF THE CITY CODE,
TITLED "LANDFILLS AND WATERFRONT IMPROVEMENTS;"
MORE PARTICULARLY, BY AMENDING SECTION 29-81, TITLED
"DEFINITIONS," SECTION 29-82, TITLED "PURPOSE OF
ARTICLE," SECTION 29-83, TITLED "PERMITS FOR
WATERFRONT IMPROVEMENTS —REQUIRED," SECTION 29-84,
TITLED "SAME —APPLICATION", SECTION 29-89, TITLED
"DESIGN," SECTION 29-91, TITLED "CONSTRUCTION," SECTION
29-92, TITLED "MATERIALS," SECTION 29-93, TITLED "REVIEW
OF PLANS; DUTY TO INSPECT," SECTION 29-94, TITLED
"PROCEDURE FOR INSPECTIONS," AND SECTION 29-95,
TITLED "MAINTENANCE," TO ESTABLISH NEW STANDARDS
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, AND REPAIR
OF SEAWALLS AND BULKHEADS; ESTABLISHING A NEW
MINIMUM HEIGHT OF SIX FEET (6') NAVD 88 FOR NEW AND
RECONSTRUCTED SEAWALLS AND BULKHEADS CITYWIDE;
PROVIDING FOR A VARIANCE PROCEDURE FOR SUCH
ELEVATION REQUIREMENT; PROVIDING FOR A DEFINITION
AND PERMITTING CONSTRUCTION OF LIVING SHORELINES;
IMPOSING A DUTY ON PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNERS TO
MAINTAIN SEAWALLS AND BULKHEADS IN GOOD REPAIR AND
TO PREVENT TIDAL WATERS FROM FLOWING OVER OR
THROUGH SUBSTANDARD OR DAMAGED SEAWALLS OR
BULKHEADS TO ADJACENT PROPERTIES AND PUBLIC
RIGHTS -OF -WAY; PROVIDING FOR ENHANCED PENALTIES
FOR PROPERTY OWNERS THAT FAIL TO DO THE SAME;
PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF FEES FOR RECONSTRUCTION
OF SUBSTANDARD OR DAMAGED SEAWALLS UPON
FURNISHING OF PROOF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP; PROVIDING
FOR COMPLETE MITIGATION OF CODE COMPLIANCE FINES
FOR PROPERTY OWNERS WITH SUBSTANDARD OR DAMAGED
SEAWALLS OR BULKHEADS FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION THAT
UNDERTAKE STEPS TO CORRECT THOSE VIOLATIONS WITHIN
THE TIMEFRAME FOUND HEREIN; CREATING A NEW
SUBSTANTIAL REPAIR THRESHOLD THAT PROVIDES FOR
SEAWALLS AND BULKHEADS TO BE RECONSTRUCTED TO
PRESENT SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF RESILIENCE AND PUBLIC WORKS UNDER
CERTAIN QUALIFYING CIRCUMSTANCES; MODIFYING THE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR
PERMITS IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION,
REPAIR, AND RECONSTRUCTION OF SEAWALLS AND
BULKHEADS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE COMPLETE
MITIGATION OF FINES FOR VIOLATIONS RELATED TO THE
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DISREPAIR OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS UPON ADHERENCE TO
CERTAIN PRESCRIBED TIMEFRAMES; FURTHER AMENDING
CHAPTER 54/SECTION 54-46 OF THE CITY CODE, TITLED
"STREETS AND SIDEWALKS/AGREEMENT AND BOND AS TO
PAVING AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS BY PERSONS
SUBMITTING PLATS, REPLATS, ETC., TO COMMISSION," TO
ESTABLISH A NEW MINIMUM HEIGHT OF SIX FEET (6') NAVD 88
FOR NEW AND RECONSTRUCTED SEAWALLS AND
BULKHEADS FOR APPLICABLE PROPERTIES SUBMITTED TO
THE CITY'S EXISTING PLATTING PROCESS; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE
EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION TO: Defer
RESULT: DEFERRED
MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
SECONDER: Ken Russell, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Carollo, Reyes, Watson
ABSENT: Diaz de la Portilla
Note for the Record: Item SR.4 was deferred to the March 25, 2021, City
Commission Meeting.
END OF SECOND READING ORDINANCES
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FR - FIRST READING ORDINANCES
FR.1 ORDINANCE First Reading
8556
Commissioners
and Mayor
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 10/ARTICLE IX/SECTION 10-134 OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED
"BUILDINGS/FENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR
OVERTOWN/SUNSET", BY EXTENDING THE SUNSET
PROVISION; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading with Modification(s)
RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING WITH MODIFICATION(S)
MOVER: Jeffrey Watson, Commissioner
SECONDER: Ken Russell, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Reyes, Watson
ABSENT: Diaz de la Portilla, Carollo
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FR.2 ORDINANCE First Reading
8564
Commissioners
and Mayor
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 17/ARTICLE I OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED
"ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION/TREE PROTECTION IN
GENERAL", CHAPTER 17/ARTICLE 11 OF THE CITY CODE,
TITLED "ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION/ ENVIRONMENTAL
PRESERVATION DISTRICTS", AND CHAPTER 23/ARTICLE 1 OF
THE CITY CODE, TITLED "HISTORIC PRESERVATION/HISTORIC
PRESERVATION"; MORE SPECIFICALLY, BY AMENDING
SECTION 17-2, TITLED "DEFINITIONS", SECTION 17-8, TITLED
"APPEALS, APPELLATE FEES", SECTION 17-26, TITLED
"DEFINITIONS", SECTION 17-31, TITLED "ENVIRONMENTAL
PRESERVATION DISTRICTS", SECTION 17-33, TITLED
"REMOVAL OF TREES AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY WITHIN
ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION DISTRICTS", SECTION 23-2,
TITLED "DEFINITIONS", SECTION 23-4, TITLED "DESIGNATION
OF HISTORIC RESOURCES, HISTORIC DISTRICTS, MULTIPLE
PROPERTY DESIGNATIONS, AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES
AND ZONES", SECTION 23-6, TITLED "TRANSFER OF
DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS AND DENSITY FOR HISTORIC
RESOURCES; PROVISION FOR A DETERMINATION OF
ELIGIBILITY PROCESS, AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR
RESOURCES WITHIN THE MIAMI MODERN (MIMO)/BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD HISTORIC DISTRICT; PROHIBITING CERTAIN
USES; AND ESTABLISHING A 35-FOOT HEIGHT LIMIT", AND
SECTION 23-6.2, TITLED "CERTIFICATES OF
APPROPRIATENESS", TO SPECIFICALLY PROVIDE A
DEFINITION OF INTERVENOR AND AN OPPORTUNITY FOR
INTERVENOR STATUS FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC HEARINGS
RELATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION AND HISTORIC
PRESERVATION MATTERS; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading
RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING
MOVER: Jeffrey Watson, Commissioner
SECONDER: Ken Russell, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Reyes, Watson
ABSENT: Diaz de la Portilla, Carollo
END OF FIRST READING ORDINANCES
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AC - ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION
AC.1 ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION
8561
Office of the City
Attorney
UNDER THE PARAMETERS OF SECTION 286.011(8), FLORIDA
STATUTES, A PRIVATE ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION WILL BE
CONDUCTED AT THE FEBRUARY 11, 2021 MIAMI CITY
COMMISSION MEETING. THE PERSON PRESIDING OVER THE
COMMISSION MEETING WILL ANNOUNCE THE
COMMENCEMENT OF AN ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION,
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC, FOR PURPOSES OF DISCUSSING
THE CASE OF ERNESTO CUESTA, ET AL. VS. CITY OF MIAMI
AND WEST FLAGLER ASSOCIATES, LTD., CASE NO. 20-006298
CA (43), PENDING BEFORE THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 11TH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND
WEST FLAGLER ASSOCIATES, LTD. VS. CITY OF MIAMI, CASE
NO. 19-CV-21670-RNS, PENDING IN THE UNITED STATES
DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA,
TO WHICH THE CITY IS PRESENTLY A PARTY. THE SUBJECT
OF THE MEETING WILL BE CONFINED TO SETTLEMENT
NEGOTIATIONS OR STRATEGY SESSIONS RELATED TO
LITIGATION EXPENDITURES. THIS PRIVATE MEETING WILL
BEGIN AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 A.M. (OR AS SOON
THEREAFTER AS THE COMMISSIONERS' SCHEDULES PERMIT)
AND CONCLUDE APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR LATER. THE
SESSION WILL BE ATTENDED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY
COMMISSION WHICH INCLUDE VICE-CHAIRMAN KEN RUSSELL
AND COMMISSIONERS ALEX DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA, JOE
CAROLLO, MANOLO REYES, AND JEFFREY WATSON; CITY
MANAGER ART NORIEGA, V; AND ATTORNEY RAQUEL
RODRIGUEZ. A CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER WILL BE
PRESENT TO ENSURE THAT THE SESSION IS FULLY
TRANSCRIBED AND THE TRANSCRIPT WILL BE MADE PUBLIC
UPON THE CONCLUSION OF THE ABOVE -CITED, ONGOING
LITIGATION. AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE ATTORNEY -CLIENT
SESSION, THE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING WILL BE
REOPENED AND THE PERSON PRESIDING OVER THE
COMMISSION MEETING WILL ANNOUNCE THE TERMINATION
OF THE ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
END OF ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION
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8151
Office of the City
Clerk
BC - BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP LOAN
PROGRAM TASK FORCE FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES:
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
NOMINATED BY:
Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla
Commissioner Ken Russell
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Manolo Reyes
Commissioner Jeffrey Watson
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BC.2
8152
Office of the City
Clerk
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT COUNCIL FOR
TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES:
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
NOMINATED BY:
Mayor Francis Suarez
Mayor Francis Suarez
Mayor Francis Suarez
Mayor Francis Suarez
Mayor Francis Suarez
Mayor Francis Suarez
Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla
Commissioner Ken Russell
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Manolo Reyes
Commissioner Jeffrey Watson
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BC.3
6672
Office of the City
Clerk
BC.4
8523
Office of the City
Clerk
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR TERMS
AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES:
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
NOMINATED BY:
Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla
Commissioner Ken Russell
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Manolo Reyes
Commissioner Jeffrey Watson
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING A CERTAIN
INDIVIDUAL AS A MEMBER OF THE BAYFRONT PARK MANAGEMENT TRUST FOR
A TERM AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEE:
Mercedes Rodriguez
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-21-0069
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
SECONDER: Jeffrey Watson, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Reyes, Watson
ABSENT: Diaz de la Portilla, Carollo
NOMINATED BY:
Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla
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8531
Office of the City
Clerk
BC.6
8533
Office of the City
Clerk
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE
APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE CIVILIAN
INVESTIGATIVE PANEL FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES:
Merdochey LaFrance
Gabriel Paez
Joseph John Rinaldi
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
NOMINATED BY:
Civilian Investigative Panel
Civilian Investigative Panel
Civilian Investigative Panel
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE CLIMATE RESILIENCE COMMITTEE FOR
TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES:
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
NOMINATED BY:
Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla
Commissioner Jeffrey Watson
Commission -At -Large
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6958
Office of the City
Clerk
BC.8
8153
Office of the City
Clerk
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE CODE COMPLIANCE TASK FORCE FOR
TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES:
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
NOMINATED BY:
Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla
Commissioner Ken Russell
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Manolo Reyes
Commissioner Jeffrey Watson
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD FOR TERMS
AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES:
(Alternate Member)
(Alternate Member)
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
NOMINATED BY:
Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla
Commissioner Jeffrey Watson
Commission -At -Large
Commission -At -Large
Commission -At -Large
City of Miami
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6734
Office of the City
Clerk
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING A CERTAIN
INDIVIDUAL AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE FOR A TERM AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEE: NOMINATED BY:
Constance Gilbert
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-21-0070
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Jeffrey Watson, Commissioner
SECONDER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Reyes, Watson
ABSENT: Diaz de la Portilla, Carollo
Commissioner Jeffrey Watson
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8534
Office of the City
Clerk
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD FOR TERMS
AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES:
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
NOMINATED BY:
Mayor Francis Suarez
Mayor Francis Suarez
Mayor Francis Suarez
Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla
Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla
Commissioner Ken Russell
Commissioner Ken Russell
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Manolo Reyes
Commissioner Manolo Reyes
Commissioner Jeffrey Watson
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BC.11
5976
Office of the City
Clerk
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ADVISORY BOARD
FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES:
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
NOMINATED BY:
Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla
Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla
Commissioner Ken Russell
Commissioner Ken Russell
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Manolo Reyes
Commissioner Manolo Reyes
Commissioner Jeffrey Watson
Commissioner Jeffrey Watson
IAFF
FOP
AFSCME 1907
AFSCME 871
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8154
Office of the City
Clerk
BC.13
7963
Office of the City
Clerk
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR TERMS AS
DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES:
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
NOMINATED BY:
Mayor Francis Suarez
Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla
Commissioner Ken Russell
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Manolo Reyes
Commissioner Jeffrey Watson
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY BOARD FOR
TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES:
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
NOMINATED BY:
Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Manolo Reyes
Commissioner Jeffrey Watson
City of Miami
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8267
Office of the City
Clerk
BC.15
8269
Office of the City
Clerk
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING A CERTAIN
INDIVIDUAL AS A MEMBER OF THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER,
QUEER ("LGBTQ") ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEE:
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
NOMINATED BY:
Commissioner Jeffrey Watson
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE MAYOR'S COUNCIL ON GLOBAL
COMPETITIVENESS FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES:
NOMINATED BY:
Mayor Francis Suarez
Mayor Francis Suarez
Mayor Francis Suarez
Mayor Francis Suarez
Mayor Francis Suarez
Mayor Francis Suarez
Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla
Commissioner Ken Russell
Commissioner Manolo Reyes
Commissioner Jeffrey Watson
Commission -At -Large
Commission -At -Large
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Marked Agenda
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8155
Office of the City
Clerk
BC.17
8156
Office of the City
Clerk
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE FOR
TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES:
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
NOMINATED BY:
Mayor Francis Suarez
Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla
Commissioner Ken Russell
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Manolo Reyes
Commissioner Jeffrey Watson
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI FOREVER BOND PROGRAM CITIZENS'
OVERSIGHT BOARD FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES:
NOMINATED BY:
Mayor Francis Suarez
Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla
Commissioner Ken Russell
Commissioner Ken Russell
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Jeffrey Watson
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7261
Office of the City
Clerk
BC.19
3693
Office of the City
Clerk
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING A CERTAIN
INDIVIDUAL AS A MEMBER OF THE MIAMI RIVER COMMISSION FOR A TERM AS
DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEE:
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
NOMINATED BY:
Commission -At -Large
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE STARS OF CALLE OCHO WALK OF FAME
COMMITTEE FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES:
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
NOMINATED BY:
Mayor Francis Suarez
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commission -At -Large
Commission -At -Large
Commission -At -Large
City of Miami
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5453
Office of the City
Clerk
BC.21
5844
Office of the City
Clerk
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
(UDRB) FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES:
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
NOMINATED BY:
Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla
Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla
Commissioner Ken Russell
Commissioner Ken Russell
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Manolo Reyes
Commissioner Manolo Reyes
Commissioner Jeffrey Watson
Commissioner Jeffrey Watson
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING A CERTAIN
INDIVIDUAL AS A MEMBER OF THE VIRGINIA KEY ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM
AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEE:
Monty Trainer
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-21-0071
NOMINATED BY:
Commission -At -Large
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7246
Office of the City
Clerk
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
SECONDER: Jeffrey Watson, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Reyes, Watson
ABSENT: Diaz de la Portilla, Carollo
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE VIRGINIA KEY BEACH PARK TRUST FOR
TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES:
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
END OF BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
NOMINATED BY:
Mayor Francis Suarez
Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Manolo Reyes
Commissioner Jeffrey Watson
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DI - DISCUSSION ITEMS
DI.1 DISCUSSION ITEM
8432
Department of Real
Estate and Asset
Management
A DISCUSSION ITEM OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
PROVIDING INFORMATION CONCERNING MARINAS OWNED BY
THE CITY OF MIAMI.
MOTION TO:
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
ABSENT:
Defer
DEFERRED
Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
Jeffrey Watson, Commissioner
Russell, Carollo, Reyes, Watson
Diaz de la Portilla
Note for the Record: Item DI1 was deferred to the March 25, 2021, City
Commission Meeting.
DI.2 DISCUSSION ITEM
8438 A DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING HOMELESSNESS.
Commissioners
and Mayor
MOTION TO:
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
ABSENT:
Note for the Record
Commission Meeting.
Defer
DEFERRED
Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
Jeffrey Watson, Commissioner
Russell, Carollo, Reyes, Watson
Diaz de la Portilla
DI.3 DISCUSSION ITEM
8377 A DISCUSSION REGARDING USACE BACK BAY STUDY.
Department of
Resilience and
Public Works
RESULT:
: Item DL2 was deferred to the February 25, 2021, City
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DI.4 DISCUSSION ITEM
8440 A DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING THE GIFT CARD PROGRAM.
Commissioners
and Mayor
DI.5
8566
City Manager's
Office
MOTION TO: Defer
RESULT: DEFERRED
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Diaz de la Portilla, Carollo, Reyes, Watson
Note for the Record: Item DI.4 was deferred to the February 25, 2021, City
Commission Meeting.
DISCUSSION ITEM
A DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING ENGAGING MR. MIGUEL
DE GRANDY FOR THE REDISTRICTING PROCESS AND
REQUESTING A WAIVER OF CONFLICTS, IF APPLICABLE.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
DI.6 DISCUSSION ITEM
8569
Commissioners
and Mayor
A DISCUSSION REGARDING LAND ACQUISITION FOR
AFFORDABLE HOUSING HOMEOWNERSHIP.
MOTION TO: Defer
RESULT: DEFERRED
MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
SECONDER: Jeffrey Watson, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Carollo, Reyes, Watson
ABSENT: Diaz de la Portilla
Note for the Record: Item DI.6 was deferred to the February 25, 2021, City
Commission Meeting.
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Marked Agenda
February 11, 2021
DI.7 DISCUSSION ITEM
8568 A DISCUSSION REGARDING LAND ACQUISITION FOR PARKS.
Commissioners
and Mayor
MOTION TO: Defer
RESULT: DEFERRED
MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
SECONDER: Jeffrey Watson, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Carollo, Reyes, Watson
ABSENT: Diaz de la Portilla
Note for the Record: Item DI.7 was deferred to the February 25, 2021, City
Commission Meeting.
END OF DISCUSSION ITEMS
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PART B: PZ - PLANNING AND ZONING ITEM(S)
PZ.1 ORDINANCE First Reading
6530
Commissioners
and Mayor - PZ
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF ORDINANCE
NO. 13114, AS AMENDED, BY CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION FROM "T6-24-A-O," URBAN CORE TRANSECT-
OPEN, TO "T6-24-B-O," URBAN CORE -OPEN TRANSECT ZONE,
FOR APPROXIMATELY 35.7 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED AT 15,
23, 27, 35, 41, AND 79 NORTHEAST 17 TERRACE; 1300, 1301, 1317,
1306, 1330, 1334, 1348, 1350, 1353, 1367, 1368, 1401, 1501, 1511,
1527, 1635, 1729, 1765, 1755, AND 1749 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE; 31,
38, 42, 48, 52, 64, 108, AND 128 NORTHEAST 17 STREET; 1301,
1304, 1312, 1315, 1326, 1334, 1344, 1350, 1415, 1421, 1425, 1433,
1442, 1445, 1502, 1512, 1518, 1524, 1529, 1536, 1540, 1552, 1635,
1650, 1643, 1748, AND 1749 NORTHEAST MIAMI COURT; 21, 45,
AND 140 NORTHEAST 16 STREET; 1304, 1310, 1311, 1325, 1326,
1361, 1400, 1422, 1442, 1452, 1502, 1512, 1516, 1532, 1542, 1598,
1600, AND 1629 NORTHEAST 1 AVENUE; 1302, 1324, 1370, 1600,
1622, 1644, AND 1652 NORTHEAST 2 AVENUE; 1410, 1420, 1424,
1425, 1432, 1433, 1441, 1442, 1452, 1515, 1525, 1531, 1537, 1545,
1550, 1553, 1602, 1610, 1616, 1624, 1632, AND 1642 NORTHEAST
MIAMI PLACE; 18, 50, 75, AND 84 NORTHEAST 15 STREET; 30, 47,
55, 65, 73, AND 124 NORTHEAST 14 STREET; 14, 18, AND 59
NORTHWEST 14 STREET; 17 AND 33 NORTHWEST 13 STREET;
1311, 1331, 1341, 1351, AND 1361 NORTHWEST MIAMI COURT;
1305, 1315, 1330, 1346, 1367, 1610, AND 1655 NORTHEAST 1
COURT; AND 125 NORTHEAST 13 STREET, ALL AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
MOTION TO: Withdraw
RESULT: WITHDRAWN
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Alex Diaz de la Portilla, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Diaz de la Portilla, Carollo, Reyes, Watson
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PZ.2 ORDINANCE First Reading
8365
Department of
Planning
PZ.3
8366
Department of
Planning
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10544, AS
AMENDED, THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE MIAMI
COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN, PURSUANT TO SMALL
SCALE AMENDMENT PROCEDURES SUBJECT TO SECTION
163.3187, FLORIDA STATUTES, BY CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND
USE DESIGNATION FROM UNDESIGNATED TO "PUBLIC PARKS
AND RECREATION" OF APPROXIMATELY 9 ACRES DESCRIBED
HEREIN OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 3301
RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading
RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING
MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
SECONDER: Ken Russell, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Diaz de la Portilla, Carollo, Reyes, Watson
ORDINANCE First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF ORDINANCE
NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, BY CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION FROM UNDESIGNATED TO "CS", CIVIC SPACE,
OF APPROXIMATELY NINE (9) ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY
GENERALLY LOCATED AT 3301 RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY,
MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN
EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; MAKING FINDINGS;
CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading
RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING
MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
SECONDER: Ken Russell, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Diaz de la Portilla, Carollo, Reyes, Watson
END OF PLANNING AND ZONING ITEM(S)
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FL - FUTURE LEGISLATION
FL.1 ORDINANCE
8454
Department of
Resilience and
Public Works
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION GRANTING
TO PEOPLES GAS SYSTEM, A DIVISION OF TAMPA ELECTRIC
COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A NON-
EXCLUSIVE NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO USE
THE PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA,
AND IMPOSING PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS RELATING
THERETO; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENTS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI
DURING A TERM OF 30 YEARS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
REPEALING PRIOR ORDINANCE.
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
END OF FUTURE LEGISLATION
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NA.1
8627
City Commission
NA.2
8634
City Commission
NA.3
8638
City Commission
NA - NON -AGENDA ITEM(S)
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING
OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO FILE AN APPEAL OF THE CIRCUIT
COURT'S ORDER ON CROSS -MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY
JUDGMENT IN THE MATTER OF ERNESTO CUESTA, ET AL. VS.
CITY OF MIAMI, ET AL., MIAMI-DADE CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO.
20-6298 CA (43).
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-21-0060
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Alex Diaz de Ia Portilla, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Diaz de la Portilla, Carollo, Reyes, Watson
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION URGING THE
117TH UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ADOPT THE AMERICAN
RESCUE PLAN IN ORDER TO GET CRUCIAL RELIEF TO THE
AMERICAN PEOPLE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE; DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION
TO THE ELECTED OFFICIALS AS STATED HEREIN.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-21-0073
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Alex Diaz de Ia Portilla, Commissioner
SECONDER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Diaz de la Portilla, Carollo, Reyes, Watson
DISCUSSION ITEM
DISCUSSION BY COMMISSIONER WATSON REGARDING
ENFORCEMENT OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
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DIRECTIVE
DIRECTION BY COMMISSIONER REYES TO THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS TO DETERMINE
THE REASONS FOR THE DELAY WITH THE GOLDEN PINES
PROJECT THAT WAS INITIATED BACK IN 2016; AND TO TAKE
REMEDIAL ACTION INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
TERMINATING THE CITY'S AGREEMENT WITH TY LIN;
FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO REPORT ON
THE STATUS OF WHAT ACTIONS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO HIS
OFFICE WITHIN FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
SUPPORTING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY EFFORTS TO
COLLABORATE WITH THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF
ENGINEERS RELATED TO THE MIAMI-DADE BACK BAY
COASTAL STORM RISK MANAGEMENT DRAFT INTEGRATED
FEASIBILITY REPORT AND PROGRAMMATIC ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT STATEMENT AND RECOGNIZING THE POSITIVE
MOVEMENT THAT HAS OCCURRED SINCE RELEASE OF THE
TENTATIVELY SELECTED PLAN TO ADDRESS CONCERNS
RELATED TO GREATER USE OF NATURE -BASED FEATURES,
IMPACTS TO WATER VIEWS, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS,
DESIGN FOSTERING ACCESS TO BISCAYNE BAY, AND
COORDINATION WITH LANDOWNERS; AND TO REQUEST THE
FINAL REPORT CONTAIN RECOMMENDATIONS THAT PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY THAT ALLOWS THE CITY OF MIAMI
AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT INPUT TO
DECISIONS MADE DURING THE PLANNING, ENGINEERING,
AND DESIGN PHASE.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-21-0068
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
SECONDER: Ken Russell, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Reyes, Watson
ABSENT: Diaz de la Portilla, Carollo
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RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING
THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS
NECESSARY, INCLUDING DIRECTING THE PLANNING
DIRECTOR TO PERFORM A PLANNING EXERCISE, TO
CONDUCT A STUDY REGARDING THE T6-24-B-O ZONING
TRANSECT AND ZONING ATLAS AMENDMENT FOR THE OMNI
AREA, ENCOMPASSING ALL OF THE INCENTIVES AND
REQUIREMENTS DISCUSSED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
DURING THE FEBRUARY 11, 2021 CITY COMMISSION MEETING,
WITH ASSISTANCE OF A CONSULTANT AS NEEDED AND AS
FEASIBLE; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE A
STATUS REPORT TO THE COMMISSIONERS WITHIN THREE (3)
MONTHS AND TO REPORT BACK TO THE CITY COMMISSION
WITHIN SIX (6) MONTHS.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-21-0072
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Alex Diaz de la Portilla, Commissioner
SECONDER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Diaz de la Portilla, Carollo, Reyes, Watson
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS FOR A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY, BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") AND
HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY
PARTNERSHIP ("H&K"), AND ENGAGING MR. MIGUEL DE
GRANDY, FOR THE PROVISION OF REDISTRICTING SERVICES,
IN ANTICIPATION OF THE BID WAIVER THAT SHALL BE
BROUGHT BEFORE THE COMMISSION FOR APPROVAL AS AN
ITEM ON THE COMMISSION'S FEBRUARY 25TH, 2021
COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-21-0074
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Ken Russell, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Carollo, Reyes, Watson
NAYS: Diaz de la Portilla
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RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
UNDERTAKE ANALYSES AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES AS SET
FORTH BELOW, AND AFTER PROVIDING SUCH ANALYSES AND
FEASIBILITY STUDIES TO THE CITY COMMISSION, THE MAYOR,
AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO URGE LEGALIZATION ON BOTH
THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVELS TO ESTABLISH (A) A
METHOD BY WHICH CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") EMPLOYEES CAN
CHOOSE TO RECEIVE ALL OR A PORTION OF THEIR
COMPENSATION IN BITCOIN WITH NO LIABILITY THEREFOR TO
THE CITY; (B) AN EXCHANGE PROCESS THAT ALLOWS
RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO PAY FOR MUNICIPAL FEES
AND SERVICES IN BITCOIN; AND (C) A METHOD OF MAKING A
LIMITED INVESTMENT OF GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS IN BITCOIN;
FURTHER AFTER SUCH REQUIRED ANALYSES AND
FEASIBILITY STUDIES HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO THE CITY
COMMISSION, THE MAYOR, AND THE CITY ATTORNEY,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
ANALYZE THE LEGAL STEPS NECESSARY FOR SUCH
FEDERAL AND STATE OF FLORIDA AMENDMENTS TO ALLOW
BITCOIN TO BECOME LEGAL CURRENCY FOR THE ABOVE
STATED PURPOSES; THE CITY MANAGER IS FURTHER
AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO CREATE A COMMUNITY
EDUCATION PROGRAM ABOUT BITCOIN IN EACH OF THE
ENGLISH, SPANISH, AND CREOLE LANGUAGES.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-21-0075
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Alex Diaz de la Portilla, Commissioner
SECONDER: Ken Russell, Commissioner
AYES: Russell, Diaz de la Portilla, Reyes, Watson
NAYS: Carollo
DISCUSSION ITEM
UPDATE BY THE CITY MANAGER REGARDING THE CITY'S
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
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DISCUSSION ITEM
UNDER THE PARAMETERS OF SECTION 286.011(8), FLORIDA
STATUTES, A PRIVATE ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION WILL BE
CONDUCTED AT THE FEBRUARY 25, 2021 MIAMI CITY
COMMISSION MEETING. THE PERSON PRESIDING OVER THE
COMMISSION MEETING WILL ANNOUNCE THE
COMMENCEMENT OF AN ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION,
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC, FOR PURPOSES OF DISCUSSING
THE CASE OF ERNESTO CUESTA, ET AL. VS. CITY OF MIAMI
AND WEST FLAGLER ASSOCIATES, LTD., CASE NO. 20-006298
CA (43), PENDING BEFORE THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 11TH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, TO
WHICH THE CITY IS PRESENTLY A PARTY. THE SUBJECT OF
THE MEETING WILL BE CONFINED TO SETTLEMENT
NEGOTIATIONS OR STRATEGY SESSIONS RELATED TO
LITIGATION EXPENDITURES. THIS PRIVATE MEETING WILL
BEGIN AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 A.M. (OR AS SOON
THEREAFTER AS THE COMMISSIONERS' SCHEDULES PERMIT)
AND CONCLUDE APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR LATER. THE
SESSION WILL BE ATTENDED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY
COMMISSION WHICH INCLUDE VICE-CHAIRMAN KEN RUSSELL
AND COMMISSIONERS ALEX DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA, JOE
CAROLLO, MANOLO REYES, AND JEFFREY WATSON; CITY
MANAGER ART NORIEGA, V; AND ATTORNEY RAQUEL
RODRIGUEZ. A CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER WILL BE
PRESENT TO ENSURE THAT THE SESSION IS FULLY
TRANSCRIBED AND THE TRANSCRIPT WILL BE MADE PUBLIC
UPON THE CONCLUSION OF THE ABOVE -CITED, ONGOING
LITIGATION. AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE ATTORNEY -CLIENT
SESSION, THE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING WILL BE
REOPENED AND THE PERSON PRESIDING OVER THE
COMMISSION MEETING WILL ANNOUNCE THE TERMINATION
OF THE ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
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ADJOURNMENT
DISCUSSION ITEM
UNDER THE PARAMETERS OF SECTION 286.011(8), FLORIDA
STATUTES, A PRIVATE ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION WILL BE
CONDUCTED AT THE FEBRUARY 25, 2021 MIAMI CITY
COMMISSION MEETING. THE PERSON PRESIDING OVER THE
COMMISSION MEETING WILL ANNOUNCE THE
COMMENCEMENT OF AN ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION,
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC, FOR PURPOSES OF DISCUSSING
THE CASES OF ERNESTO CUESTA, ET AL. VS. CITY OF MIAMI
AND WEST FLAGLER ASSOCIATES, LTD., CASE NO. 20-006298
CA (43), PENDING BEFORE THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 11TH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND
WEST FLAGLER ASSOCIATES, LTD. VS. CITY OF MIAMI, CASE
NO. 19-CV-21670-RNS, PENDING IN THE UNITED STATES
DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA,
TO WHICH THE CITY IS PRESENTLY A PARTY. THE SUBJECT
OF THE MEETING WILL BE CONFINED TO SETTLEMENT
NEGOTIATIONS OR STRATEGY SESSIONS RELATED TO
LITIGATION EXPENDITURES. THIS PRIVATE MEETING WILL
BEGIN AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 A.M. (OR AS SOON
THEREAFTER AS THE COMMISSIONERS' SCHEDULES PERMIT)
AND CONCLUDE APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR LATER. THE
SESSION WILL BE ATTENDED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY
COMMISSION WHICH INCLUDE VICE-CHAIRMAN KEN RUSSELL
AND COMMISSIONERS ALEX DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA, JOE
CAROLLO, MANOLO REYES, AND JEFFREY WATSON; CITY
MANAGER ART NORIEGA, V; AND ATTORNEY RAQUEL
RODRIGUEZ. A CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER WILL BE
PRESENT TO ENSURE THAT THE SESSION IS FULLY
TRANSCRIBED AND THE TRANSCRIPT WILL BE MADE PUBLIC
UPON THE CONCLUSION OF THE ABOVE -CITED, ONGOING
LITIGATION. AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE ATTORNEY -CLIENT
SESSION, THE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING WILL BE
REOPENED AND THE PERSON PRESIDING OVER THE
COMMISSION MEETING WILL ANNOUNCE THE TERMINATION
OF THE ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
The meeting adjourned at 9:53 p. m.
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