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Marked Agenda May 8, 2025
City of Miami
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City Commission
Francis X. Suarez, Mayor
Christine King, Chair, District Five
Joe Carollo, Vice Chair, District Three
Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
Commissioner, District Four
Arthur Noriega, V, City Manager
George K. Wysong III, City Attorney
Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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Thursday, May 8, 2025
9:00 AM City Hall
9:00 AM INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Present: Chairwoman King, Vice Chair Carollo, Commissioner Gabela, and Commissioner
Pardo
On the 8th day of May 2025, 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 Chairwoman King at 9:32 a.m.,
and adjourned at 10:33 a.m.
Note for the Record: Vice Chair Carollo entered the Commission chambers at 10:04 a.m.
ALSO PRESENT:
Arthur Noriega, V, City Manager
George K. Wysong III, City Attorney
Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk
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PR - PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
PR.1 PROTOCOL ITEM
17549
Honoree
Presenter
Protocol Item
Energy Star Certification
Mayor and
Commissioners
Proclamation
Wade Sanders
Mayor and
Commissioners
Proclamation
Sergeant -at -Arms Alberto
Garcia
Mayor and
Commissioners
Proclamation
RESULT: PRESENTED
1) Mayor Suarez and Commissioners presented a Proclamation to recognize the City of
Miami's achievement of being awarded the ENERGY STAR Certification for its
Miami City Hall building. ENERGY STAR Certified buildings save energy, save
money, and help protect the environment. An ENERGY STAR certified building uses
35% less energy and generates 35% fewer emissions. The City's Building Efficiency
305 program (BE305) established through Ordinance 14005, identified City Hall as
a building that showed increased energy efficiency. Elected Officials paused in their
deliberations of governance to acknowledge that the City has been leading on this
initiative and thereby recognize Miami City Hall as ENERGY STAR Certified.
2) Mayor Suarez and Commissioners presented a Proclamation to proudly recognize
Mr. Wade L. Sanders. Mr. Sanders was born and raised in Liberty City and rose
from humble beginnings, shaped by the work ethic of his father —a City of Miami
Beach waste collector, instilling in him the core values of perseverance, humility,
and commitment to service. From overcoming the challenges of school
desegregation at Miami Edison Senior High to becoming a standout athlete and
scholar at North Carolina Central University. Mr. Sanders began his municipal
service with a spirit of innovation and excellence, holding leadership roles in the
cities of Hollywood, Sunny Isles Beach, and Miami. His creation of hurricane
emergency response plans and digitization of waste management systems, including
the implementation of Rubicon and Samsara technologies have advanced the City
of Miami's efforts in sustainability, safety, and operational efficiency. Mr. Sanders
worked as Director of the Department of Solid Waste, where he oversaw essential
services impacting more than 67,000 households. His testimony as a cancer survivor
has brought hope and inspiration to countless individuals, further exemplJing his
strength, courage, and enduring impact. Mr. Sanders' commitment to the City of
Miami is unmatched commuting eighty-five miles daily from Boynton Beach to lead
his department with discipline and punctuality, setting a powerful example for all
employees. He is known for fostering a workplace culture rooted in excellence, and
accountability, and continuously mentors those around him to serve with integrity,
pride, and purpose. Elected Officials paused in their deliberations of governance to
honor and commend the legacy of excellence, integrity, and over 30 years of service
of Mr. Wade L. Sanders' lifelong devotion to public service and the transformative
contributions to the City of Miami and wished him a happy retirement.
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3) Mayor Suarez and Commissioners presented a Proclamation to proudly recognize
Mr. Alberto Garcia. Mr. Garcia, a dedicated public servant, began his distinguished
law enforcement career with the City of Miami Police Department (MPD) on
January 13, 1992, committing over three decades to serving and protecting the
community with honor, courage, and integrity. Throughout his career, Mr. Garcia
served in multiple critical roles within the Miami Police Department (MPD),
including the Uniform Patrol Division, the Crime Suppression Unit, and the Special
Investigation Section, where he played key roles within both the Narcotics and
Intelligence Units. Mr. Garcia was assigned to the prestigious Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI) Joint Terrorism Task Force, exemplying his commitment to
national security and interagency collaboration in combating threats to public safety
and for the past 15 years, Mr. Garcia faithfully served as Sergeant -at -Arms,
providing leadership, discipline, and mentorship to his colleagues while maintaining
order and professionalism within the ranks. Mr. Garcia's unwavering dedication,
strategic insight, and courageous service have left an indelible mark on the
department, earning him the respect and admiration of both peers and community
members alike. Elected Officials paused in their deliberations of governance to
acknowledge Sergeant -at -Arms Alberto Garcia and his service to departmental
integrity, and commitment to community trust and wished him a happy retirement.
AM - APPROVING THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:
AM.1 City Commission - City Commission Meeting - Mar 13, 2025 9:00 AM
MOTION TO: Approve
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo
ORDER OF THE DAY
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OF ALL ITEM(S):
17625
Office of the City
Clerk
DISCUSSION ITEM
PUBLIC COMMENTS SUBMITTED ONLINE BY MEMBERS OF THE
PUBLIC FOR THE MAY 8, 2025 CITY COMMISSION MEETING.
RESULT: PRESENTED
MV - MAYORAL VETO(ES)
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.1
17400
Department of
Parks and
Recreation
CA - CONSENT AGENDA
The following item(s) was Adopted on the Consent Agenda
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, ACCEPTING
THE BID RECEIVED, PURSUANT TO INVITATION FOR BID ("IFB")
NO. 1893387 FOR THE PURCHASE OF WATER FOUNTAINS FOR
VARIOUS CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") PARKS ON AN AS NEEDED
BASIS, FROM THE APPARENT LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND
RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, MOST DEPENDABLE FOUNTAINS, INC.
("MOST DEPENDABLE FOUNTAINS"), FOR AN INITIAL
CONTRACT TERM OF TWO (2) YEARS WITH THE OPTION TO
RENEW FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL TWO (2) YEAR PERIODS;
ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE VARIOUS SOURCES OF
FUNDS FROM THE END USER DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES,
SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND BUDGETARY
APPROVAL AT THE TIME OF NEED; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING ANY AGREEMENTS, AMENDMENTS,
RENEWALS, AND EXTENSIONS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE
TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, SUBJECT TO ALL ALLOCATIONS,
APPROPRIATIONS, PRIOR BUDGETARY APPROVAL, AND
COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"),
INCLUDING THE CITY'S PROCUREMENT ORDINANCE, ANTI -
DEFICIENCY ACT, AND FINANCIAL INTEGRITY PRINCIPLES, ALL
AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY CODE, AND IN
COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES, AND
REGULATIONS, AS MAY BE DEEMED NECESSARY FOR SAID
PURPOSE.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0164
This matter was ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S) on the Consent
Agenda.
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CA.2 RESOLUTION - Item Pulled from Consen'
17394
Department of Real
Estate and Asset
Management
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY,
THE EARLY EXERCISE OF THE TWO (2) RENEWAL OPTIONS OF
FOUR (4) YEARS EACH, FOR A TOTAL RENEWAL OF EIGHT (8)
YEARS, AVAILABLE UNDER THE LEASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") AND UNITED STATES
SAILING CENTER, INC., A NON-PROFIT FLORIDA
CORPORATION, PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 29-D OF THE CITY CHARTER, AS AMENDED, FOR USE
OF A PORTION OF CITY -OWNED WATERFRONT PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2476 SOUTH BAYSHORE DRIVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA;
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE
AND EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0167
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Pardo
ABSTAIN: Gabela
Note for the Record: Commissioner Gabela abstained from voting on item CA.2 and
submitted a FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR
COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS with the
Office of the City Clerk on May 8, 2025, in accordance with Section 112.3143,
Florida Statutes.
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CA.3 RESOLUTION
17486
Department of Risk
Management
CA.4
17529
Office of the City
Attorney
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY TO AND
ON BEHALF OF REINIER GARCIA, SUBJECT TO THE
CONDITIONS IMPOSED BY CHAPTER 440, FLORIDA STATUTES,
THE TOTAL SUM OF $150,000.00, INCLUDING $100.00 FOR A
SEPARATE GENERAL RELEASE, IN FULL SETTLEMENT OF ALL
CLAIMS AND DATES OF ACCIDENT ALLEGED AGAINST THE
CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY"), ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS AND
EMPLOYEES, WITHOUT ADMISSION OF LIABILITY, UPON
EXECUTING A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, HOLD HARMLESS,
AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT AS WELL AS A GENERAL
RELEASE OF THE CITY, ITS PRESENT AND FORMER
OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES, FROM ANY AND ALL
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS; ALLOCATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $149,900.00 FROM ACCOUNT NO.
50001.301001.524000.0000.00000 AND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $100.00, FOR THE SEPARATE GENERAL RELEASE, FROM
ACCOUNT NO. 00001.980000.531010.0000.00000.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0165
This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY WESLEY
LAURENT ONE -HUNDRED -AND -THIRTY -THREE -THOUSAND -
DOLLARS ($133,000.00) IN FULL AND COMPLETE SETTLEMENT
OF ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY HIM, INCLUDING
ALL CLAIMS FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS, AGAINST
THE CITY OF MIAMI, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES
IN THE CASE OF WESLEY LAURENT VS. CITY OF MIAMI, CASE
NO. 24-CV-22553-DPG, PENDING IN THE UNITED STATES
DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA,
UPON THE EXECUTION OF A GENERAL RELEASE OF HIS
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, AND A DISMISSAL OF HIS CLAIMS
AGAINST THE CITY OF MIAMI WITH PREJUDICE; ALLOCATING
FUNDS FROM GENERAL LIABILITY ACCOUNT NO.
50001.301001.545013.0000.00000.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0166
This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
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PH.1
17437
Department of
Housing and
Community
Development
PH.2
17438
Department of
Housing and
Community
Development
PH - PUBLIC HEARINGS
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), ALLOCATING ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE
AMOUNT OF $406,328.41 FROM THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SCHEDULE OF FEES, FROM FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 TO THE
SENIOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ("PROGRAM") BASED
ON THE UPDATED ANTI -POVERTY INITIATIVE ("API")
PERCENTAGES, AS SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED, AND ESTABLISHING THAT FUTURE
ALLOCATIONS WILL FOLLOW THESE UPDATED API
PERCENTAGES UNLESS OTHERWISE MODIFIED; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING
AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, EXTENSIONS, AND MODIFICATION,
ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AS MAY
BE NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0168
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING THE CITY OF MIAMI'S ("CITY")
FIVE (5) YEAR PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY ("PHA") PLAN FOR
FISCAL YEARS 2025-2029, FOR THE CITY'S CONTINUED
PARTICIPATION IN THE SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE
VOUCHER AND MODERATE REHABILITATION PROGRAMS;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE FIVE (5)
YEAR PHA PLAN, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, FOR
REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
("HUD") FOR THE CITY'S CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN SAID
PROGRAMS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS, ALL IN FORMS
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0169
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo
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PH.3
17439
Department of
Housing and
Community
Development
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT
TO THE CITY OF MIAMI'S ("CITY") ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR
FISCAL YEAR ("FY") 2024-2025, TO REFLECT CHANGES IN THE
RESALE AND RECAPTURE PROVISIONS IN THE HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS ("HOME") PROGRAM, WHEN
FUNDS ARE USED FOR HOME BUYER ACTIVITIES, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS,
INCLUDING AMENDMENTS, EXTENSIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS,
ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AS MAY
BE NECESSARY TO SUBMIT THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT
TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT ("HUD") FOR APPROVAL.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0170
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo
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PH.4
17446
Department of
Housing and
Community
Development
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/STHS) AFFIRMATIVE
VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING,
APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S FINDING,
ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A," THAT
COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES
ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS FOR THE CITY OF
MIAMI ("CITY") PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 29-B(A) OF THE
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AND
SECTION 18-85 (A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR
SAID PROCEDURES; ALLOCATING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG") PROGRAM FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $563,500.00 AND AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF
$36,500.00 FOR CONTINGENCY FUNDING FOR A TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $600,000.00 TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ("MDC"), FOR
THE REHABILITATION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") OWNED
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1371 NORTHWEST 61 STREET, MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "B,"
ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, ON WHICH MDC WILL
REHABILITATE THE HOUSING UNITS TO BE UTILIZED FOR
AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, WHO ARE REFERRED
THROUGH MDC'S HOMELESS TRUST COORDINATED ENTRY
PROCESS, PROVIDED THAT THIS ALLOCATION IS SUBJECT TO
THE RECEIPT BY THE CITY MANAGER OF THE APPROVAL OF
THE ALLOCATION BY THE CITY OF MIAMI'S (CITY) HOUSING
AND COMMERCIAL LOAN COMMITTEE ("HCLC "); AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER, WITH AUTOMATIC
REVERTER PROVISIONS, THE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY TO
MDC'S HOMELESS TRUST, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE
CITY ATTORNEY, SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, LOCAL AND CITY
LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PROJECTS AND CDBG FUNDS AND SUBJECT TO THE
DEVELOPER FULFILLING ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
SET; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS, EXTENSIONS, AND
MODIFICATIONS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE, SUBJECT TO THE RECEIPT
BY THE CITY MANAGER OF HCLC'S APPROVAL, FOR SAID
PURPOSE.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0171
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo
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PH.5 RESOLUTION
17246
Department of Real
Estate and Asset
Management
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/STHS) AFFIRMATIVE
VOTE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 29-C OF THE CHARTER OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, WAIVING COMPETITIVE
BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE
AND EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH
ECORESILIENCY MIAMI, LLC ("DEVELOPER") FOR THE SALE,
UPON SATISFACTION OF CERTAIN CLOSING CONDITIONS, OF
+5.4 ACRES OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1111
PARROT JUNGLE TRAIL ("PROPERTY") FOR RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL USES, IN EXCHANGE FOR CANCELLATION OF THE
EXISTING LEASE AND CONSIDERATION EQUAL TO OR GREATER
THAN FAIR MARKET VALUE OF ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE
MILLION DOLLARS ($135,000,000.00), INCLUDING DEVELOPMENT
OF A NEW +13.3-ACRE PUBLIC WATERFRONT PARK ON THE
REMAINDER OF PROPERTY AT A COST TO DEVELOPER OF
THIRTY SEVEN MILLION DOLLARS ($37,000,000.00), PAYMENTS TC
CITY OF TEN MILLION DOLLARS ($10,000,000.00) AT CLOSING AND
ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) PER YEAR PER PHASE WITH
ANNUAL ESCALATIONS OF THREE PERCENT (3%) AND A
PRESENT VALUE OF ONE HUNDRED TEN MILLION EIGHT
HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND TWENTY-FOUR
DOLLARS ($110,875,024) OVER NINETY-NINE YEARS), AND
CERTAIN COMMUNITY BENEFITS VALUED AT THIRTY-FOUR
MILLION SIX -HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($34,600,000),
INCLUDING PAYMENT TO THE CITY OF FIFTEEN MILLION
DOLLARS ($15,000,000.00) FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND
INFRASTRUCTURE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A PARTIAL RELEASE AND
MODIFICATION OF THE DEED RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN
DEED NO. 19447 BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE STATE OF
FLORIDA INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND ("STATE");
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A QUIT -CLAIM
DEED TO DEVELOPER, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY; PROVIDING, THAT SUCH SALE AND CONVEYANCE BE
SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AND EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE STATE THROUGH THE STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE OTHER
ANCILLARY DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS REQUIRED TO
EFFECTUATE THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY
AS SET FORTH IN THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT, ALL IN
A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY.
MOTION TO: Defer
RESULT: DEFERRED
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo
Note for the Record: Item PH.5 was deferred to the May 22, 2025, City
Commission Meeting.
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PH.6 RESOLUTION
17500
Department of
Resilience and
Public Works
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AFTER A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE
ANY AND ALL ACTION(S) NECESSARY TO EXPEDITIOUSLY
REQUEST THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS ("DTPW') CONSIDER
THE PROPOSED TRAFFIC FLOW MODIFICATIONS AND WAIVE
THE REQUIRED RESIDENT CONCURRENCE AND EXEMPT THE
BALLOTING PROCESS IN ORDER TO EXPEDITIOUSLY PROCEED
WITH THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC CALMING
DEVICES AT THIRTY (30) LOCATIONS IN THE RESIDENTIAL
NEIGHBORHOODS OF CITY OF MIAMI DISTRICT 2, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A
CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE DTPW
DI RECTOR.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0172
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo
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PH.7 RESOLUTION
17328
Department of
Resilience and
Public Works
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/STHS) AFFIRMATIVE
VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING,
CONFIRMING, AND APPROVING THE CITY MANAGER'S
RECOMMENDATION AND WRITTEN FINDINGS, ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A," PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-
85(A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED ("CITY CODE"); WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR
COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING METHODS AS NOT BEING
PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI
("CITY") TO ESTABLISH A CONTRACT FOR BEAUTIFICATION
SERVICES FOR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD
AND THE BUTTERFLY GARDENS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3)
YEARS WITH GREATER MIAMI SERVICE CORPS ("GMSC"), FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF RESILIENCE AND PUBLIC WORKS
("RPW'); ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT NO.
13000.201000.534000.0000.00000 AND OTHER FUNDING
SOURCES, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND
BUDGETARY APPROVAL AT THE TIME OF NEED; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING ANY AGREEMENTS,
AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, AND EXTENSIONS, ALL IN FORMS
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, SUBJECT TO ALL
ALLOCATIONS, APPROPRIATIONS, PRIOR BUDGETARY
APPROVALS, AND COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE
PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, THE CITY'S PROCUREMENT ORDINANCE, ANTI -
DEFICIENCY ACT, AND FINANCIAL INTEGRITY PRINCIPLES, ALL
AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY CODE, AND IN
COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES AND
REGULATIONS, AS MAY BE DEEMED NECESSARY FOR SAID
PURPOSE.
MOTION TO: Defer
RESULT: DEFERRED
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo
Note for the Record: Item PH.7 was deferred to the May 22, 2025, City
Commission Meeting.
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
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RE.1
17413
Office of the City
Clerk
RE - RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), OFFICIALLY CONFIRMING THE CITY CLERK'S
CERTIFICATION OF THE DECLARATION OF RESULTS OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ELECTION HELD ON APRIL
24, 2025, AND APRIL 25, 2025.
ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE: SEAT REPRESENTED:
Maria G. Cabrera Seat No. 1
Brandon Lanier Seat No. 2
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0173
MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s)
RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S)
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo
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RE.2 RESOLUTION
17577
Commissioners
and Mayor
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), ALLOCATING ADDITIONAL FUNDING ON A
REIMBURSEMENT BASIS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
SEVEN MILLION AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($7,000,000.00) FROM
LEGALLY AVAILABLE FUNDING SOURCES AS FURTHER
DESCRIBED HEREIN, FORA TOTAL ALLOCATION NOT TO
EXCEED TWELVE MILLION AND 00/100 DOLLARS
($12,000,000.00) TO 8TH STREET PROPERTIES, LLC, A FLORIDA
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("DEVELOPER"), FOR THE
AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPONENTS OF AN 8-STORY, HIGH
RISE MIXED USE COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX
PROJECT TO BE LOCATED AT 829 SOUTHWEST 8TH STREET,
845 SOUTHWEST 8TH STREET, AND 847 SOUTHWEST 8TH
STREET TO BE KNOWN AS "ESSENCE MIAMI" ("PROJECT"),
SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY'S DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES, THE
RECEIPT BY THE CITY MANAGER OF THE WRITTEN APPROVAL
OF THE ADDITIONAL ALLOCATION BY THE CITY'S HOUSING
AND COMMERCIAL LOAN COMMITTEE ("HCLC") AND SUBJECT
TO THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED
IN THE HCLC APPROVAL (COLLECTIVELY, "HCLC APPROVAL"),
AND ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE
THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS FOR SAID PURPOSE; SUCH
ALLOCATION TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, LOCAL, AND CITY LAWS,
RULES, AND REGULATIONS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PROJECTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE CITY'S
SEVEN (7) AFFORDABLE HOUSING BONDS PROJECTS
STRATEGIES, AND THE MIAMI FOREVER AFFORDABLE
HOUSING LIMITED AD VALOREM BONDS (COLLECTIVELY,
"LAWS"); SUBJECT TO THE RECEIPT BY THE CITY MANAGER
OF THE HCLC APPROVALS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS,
EXTENSIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS, ALL IN FORMS
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, SUBJECT TO
COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS AND SUBJECT TO THE
DEVELOPER FULFILLING ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
TO BE SET FORTH IN THE HCLC APPROVALS, IN ORDER TO
ALLOCATE THE CITY'S FUNDING TO THE PROJECT; RATIFYING,
APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING CERTAIN NECESSARY
ACTIONS BY THE CITY MANAGER AND DESIGNATED CITY
DEPARTMENTS IN ORDER TO UPDATE THE CAPITAL PLAN,
RELEVANT FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS
IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, FOR PROJECT CLOSE-OUTS,
AND FOR GRANTS AND OTHER FUNDING SOURCES IN
PROGRESS IN CONNECTION HEREWITH; FURTHER
APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO UNDERTAKE THIS AMENDMENT IN ORDER TO
ADD TO AND TO REVISE CAPITAL PROJECTS IN THE CITY'S
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 MULTI -YEAR CAPITAL PLAN ADOPTED
ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R-24-
0328 ("ADOPTED CAPITAL PLAN"), AS SUBSEQUENTLY
AMENDED, APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS SET FORTH HEREIN, AS
APPLICABLE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0174
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo
END OF RESOLUTIONS
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SR - SECOND READING ORDINANCE
SR.1 ORDINANCE Second Reading
17416
Commissioners
and Mayor
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 62/ARTICLE XIII/DIVISION 3/SECTION 62-535 OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED
"PLANNING AND ZONING/PLANNING AND ZONING APPROVAL
FOR TEMPORARY USES AND OCCUPANCIES; PERMIT
REQUIRED/TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN CONJUNCTION WITH
PERMANENT OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL USES OR
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES/TEMPORARY USES ON VACANT
LAND," BY MODIFYING EXEMPTIONS; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: 14366
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo
END OF SECOND READING ORDINANCE
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FR - FIRST READING ORDINANCES
FR.1 ORDINANCE First Reading
17552
Commissioners
and Mayor
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 54/ARTICLE I/SECTION 54-4 OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED
"SPECIAL EVENTS/SPECIAL EVENTS PERMITS/APPLICATION
REQUIREMENTS," TO ADD THE DEPARTMENT OF RESILIENCE
AND PUBLIC WORKS FEES FOR USE OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT-
OF-WAY; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading with Modification(s)
RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING WITH MODIFICATION(S)
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo
FR.2 ORDINANCE First Reading
17556
Commissioners
and Mayor
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 35/ARTICLE I OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "MOTORIZED
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC/IN GENERAL," SPECIFICALLY BY
AMENDING SECTION 35-1 OF THE CITY CODE, TITLED
"DEFINITIONS," TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR A HOMESTEAD
PROPERTY, AND BY ESTABLISHING A NEW SECTION 35-11 OF
THE CITY CODE, TITLED "PARKING FOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPT
PROPERTY," PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN ALLOWABLE PARKING
ON A HOMESTEAD; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION TO: Continue
RESULT: CONTINUED
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo
Note for the Record: Item FR.2 was continued to the June 12, 2025, City
Commission Meeting.
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FR.3 ORDINANCE First Reading
17578
Commissioners
and Mayor
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 54/ARTICLE I/SECTION 54-3 OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, AS AMENDED, TITLED "STREETS AND
SIDEWALKS/IN GENERAL/PERMIT REQUIRED FOR WORK THAT
OBSTRUCTS OR CLOSES A STREET, SIDEWALK, OR IMPEDES
TRAFFIC; FEES; WAIVER OF FEES," TO PROVIDE FOR WAIVER
OF PERMIT FEES FOR SINGLE-FAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PROJECTS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading
RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo
END OF FIRST READING ORDINANCES
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PART B: PZ - PLANNING AND ZONING ITEM(S)
PZ.1 ORDINANCE First Reading
17513 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
Department of ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10544, AS
Planning AMENDED, THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE MIAMI
COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN, PURSUANT TO SMALL
SCALE AMENDMENT PROCEDURES SUBJECT TO §163.3187,
FLORIDA STATUTES, BY CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE
DESIGNATION FROM "MEDIUM DENSITY RESTRICTED
COMMERCIAL" TO "PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATION" OF THE
ACREAGE DESCRIBED HEREIN OF REAL PROPERTY AT 1628
NORTHWEST 6 STREET, 1653 NORTHWEST 5 STREET, AND 1644
NORTHWEST 6 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED EXHIBIT "A,"; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading
RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo
PZ.2 ORDINANCE First Reading
17515 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
Department of ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF ORDINANCE
Planning NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY CHANGING THE
ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM "T5-L," URBAN CENTER
TRANSECT ZONE — LIMITED, TO "CS," CIVIC SPACE TRANSECT
ZONE, FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1628
NORTHWEST 6 STREET, 1653 NORTHWEST 5 STREET, AND 1644
NORTHWEST 6 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED EXHIBIT "A"; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading
RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo
END OF PLANNING AND ZONING ITEM(S)
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FL.1
17531
Department of
Planning
FL - FUTURE LEGISLATION
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1,
SECTION 1.2, TITLED "DEFINITIONS/DEFINITIONS OF TERMS,"
TO UPDATE AND ADD DEFINITIONS RELATED TO PARKING
STRUCTURES AND PODIUM HEIGHT; BY AMENDING ARTICLE
3, SECTION 3.15, TITLED "GENERAL TO ZONES/ AFFORDABLE
AND ATTAINABLE MIXED -INCOME HOUSING SPECIAL BENEFIT
PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS," AND SECTION
3.16, TITLED "WORKFORCE HOUSING SPECIAL BENEFIT
PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS" TO UPDATE
AFFORDABLE AND ATTAINABLE MIXED -INCOME HOUSING AND
WORKFORCE HOUSING PARKING DESIGN STANDARDS; BY
AMENDING ARTICLE 4, TABLE 4, TITLED "STANDARDS AND
TABLES/DENSITY, INTENSITY AND PARKING" AND TABLE 12,
TITLED "DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA," TO UPDATE PARKING
REQUIREMENTS FOR LINER USES AND TO CLARIFY DESIGN
REVIEW CRITERIA FOR PARKING STRUCTURES AND
PODIUMS; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 5, TITLED "SPECIFIC TO
ZONES," SPECIFICALLY SECTIONS 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.8, 5.9, AND
5.10, TO CLARIFY DESIGN STANDARDS FOR PARKING
STRUCTURES AND PODIUMS, CLARIFY ALLOWABLE PARKING
SCREENING ENCROACHMENTS, CREATE DEVELOPMENT
INCENTIVES FOR LINER BUILDINGS, AND MODIFY LOADING
AND ACCESS REGULATIONS WHEN ABUTTING T3 TRANSECT
ZONES; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 6, SECTION 6.1, TITLED
"SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS/INTENT AND EXCLUSIONS"
TO UPDATE AND CLARIFY THE LOCATIONS THAT ALLOW FOR
MICRO DWELLING UNITS IN LINERS; AND BY AMENDING
ARTICLE 7, SECTION 7.1, TITLED "PROCEDURES AND
NONCONFORMITIES/PROCEDURES," FOR UNIFORMITY IN
CODE LANGUAGE; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
END OF FUTURE LEGISLATION
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17551
City Commission
NA - NON -AGENDA ITEM(S)
DIRECTIVE
DIRECTION BY CHAIRWOMAN KING TO THE CITY MANAGER TO
REVIEW THE GUIDELINES USED BY THE CITY FOR
NEIGHBORHOODS LOCATED IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DISTRICTS TO DETERMINE IF THE GUIDELINES CAN BE
UPDATED TO CREATE GREATER EFFICIENCIES AND
STREAMLINE THE PROCESSES ASSOCIATED WITH
PERMITTING (E.G. WINDOWS) AND OTHER MATTERS.
MOTION TO: Direct
RESULT: DIRECTED
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NA.2
17626
Office of the City
Clerk
DISCUSSION ITEM
UNDER THE PARAMETERS OF SECTION 286.011(8), FLORIDA
STATUTES, A PRIVATE ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION WILL BE
CONDUCTED AT THE MAY 22, 2025, MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
MEETING. THE PERSON CHAIRING THE CITY COMMISSION
MEETING WILL ANNOUNCE THE COMMENCEMENT OF AN
ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION, CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC, FOR
PURPOSES OF DISCUSSING THE PENDING LITIGATION IN THE
MATTER OF WILLIAM O. FULLER, MARTIN PINILLA, II, THE
BARLINGTON GROUP, LLC, CALLE OCHO MARKETPLACE, LLC,
YO AMO CALLE SIETE, LLC, LITTLE HAVANA ARTS BUILDING,
LLC, LITTLE HAVANA ARTS BUILDING TOO, LLC, TOWER
HOTEL, LLC, BRICKELL STATION, LLC, PIEDRA VILLAS, LLC,
FUTURAMA, LLC, EL SHOPPING, LLC, BEATSTIK, LLC, VIERNES
CULTURALES/CULTURAL FRIDAYS, INC., LITTLE HAVANA
BUNGALOWS, LLC, AND LHAB TREST, LLC V. CITY OF MIAMI,
JOE CAROLLO, IN HIS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, ARTHUR
NORIEGA, IN HIS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, VICTORIA MENDEZ, IN
HER INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, RACHEL DOOLEY, IN HER
INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, ASAEL MARRERO, IN HIS INDIVIDUAL
CAPACITY, DANIEL S. GOLDBERG, IN HIS INDIVIDUAL
CAPACITY, WILLIAM ORTIZ, IN HIS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, LUIS
TORRES, IN HIS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, ADRIAN PLASENCIA, IN
HIS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, RENE DIAZ, IN HIS INDIVIDUAL
CAPACITY, IVONNE BAYONA, IN HER INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY,
JOHN DOES 1-20, CASE NO. 23-CV-24251-RAR, PENDING IN THE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, 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 CHAIRWOMAN CHRISTINE
KING, COMMISSIONERS MIGUEL ANGEL GABELA AND DAMIAN
PARDO; THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, LARRY M. SPRING,
JR.; CITY ATTORNEY GEORGE K. WYSONG III; CHIEF DEPUTY
CITY ATTORNEY JOHN A. GRECO; DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
KEVIN R. JONES; ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY SUPERVISOR
ERIC J. EVES; ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY MARGUERITE
SNYDER; AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL RAQUEL A. RODRIGUEZ
ESQ., ANGEL CORTINAS, ESQ., AND JONATHAN KASKEL, ESQ.
A CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER WILL BE PRESENT TO
ENSURE THAT THIS SESSION IS FULLY TRANSCRIBED AND
THE TRANSCRIPT WILL BE MADE PUBLIC UPON THE
CONCLUSION OF THE LITIGATION. AT THE CONCLUSION OF
THE ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION, THE REGULAR COMMISSION
MEETING WILL BE REOPENED AND THE PERSON CHAIRING
THE COMMISSION MEETING WILL ANNOUNCE THE
TERMINATION OF THE ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:33 a.m.
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