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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, May 08, 2025
9:00 AM
City Commission Meeting
City Hall
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 Commission
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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
Chair King: And at this time, we are going to begin our meeting with prayer. We have the
honor of having Reverend Dr. Gilroy -- Glenroy to lead us in prayer today from Temple
Missionary Baptist Church. Good morning.
Glenroy Deveauz: Good morning, everyone. We are honored that we have been asked to say
the prayer.
Invocation delivered.
Chair King: Thank you. And now we'll have the Pledge of Allegiance.
Pledge of Allegiance delivered.
Chair King: Thank you.
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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 exemplifying 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 transfbrmative
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, exempl j'ing 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 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.
Chair King: City of Miami Commission meeting for May 8th, 2025, the eve of the
weekend of Mother's Day. Everyone that has a mother, please celebrate. We are
going to get started in a few moments when the mayor joins me. We have a couple of
proclamations to present, and then we will move into our meeting. 1 am joined today
by my colleagues, Commissioner Angel Miguel -- 1 did that backwards -- Miguel
Angel Gabela. I just like to say angel. And Commissioner Damian Pardo. I know I
saw the mayor, Mr. Mayor. Good morning. (FOREIGN LANGUAGE). Espanol
lesson.
Mayor Suarez: Thank you, Madam Chair. We have a couple of recognitions today
and we 're going to start with one that 's unique.
Presentations made.
Mayor Suarez: I just want to acknowledge that the mayor of South Miami is here in a
professional capacity, but we always like to acknowledge our elected officials who
are here in the audience with us. Thank you for being here.
Chair King: Thank you.
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AM - APPROVING THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:
AM.1 City Commission - City Commission Meeting - Mar 13, 2025 9:00 AM
ORDER OF THE DAY
MOTION TO: Approve
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo
Chair King: I would ask my colleagues ifI may have a motion to approve the City my
-- City Commission meeting minutes for March 13th.
Commissioner Gabela: Motion.
Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor?
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
Chair King: Mr. City Attorney, would you please read your statement for the record?
George Wysong (City Attorney): Yes, Madam Chair, thank you. George Wysong, City
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Madam Chair.
Chair King: Thank you, Mr. City Attorney. Mr. City Clerk, would you please read
your statement?
Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): Thank you, Chair. The procedures for individuals who
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Chair King: Yes.
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Mr. Hannon: Chair, may 1 administer the oath for the Planning and Zoning items?
Chair King: Please.
Mr. Hannon: Thank you, Chair. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. If you 're
speaking on any of today's Planning and Zoning items, that is the PZ items, may I
please have you stand and raise your right hand? Chair, for the record, there are --
there is no one in the chambers indicating that they're here to speak on the Planning
and Zoning items, so there's no need to administer the oath.
Chair King: Thank you. Mr. City Manager, are there any items on this agenda that
will be withdrawn and/or deferred?
Arthur Noriega (City Manager): Good morning, Madam Chair, Commissioners, Mr.
City Attorney, Mr. City Clerk. At this time, the Administration would like to defer the
following items: PH.5, to be deferred to May 22nd; PH7, to be deferred to May 22nd;
and FR.2, to be deferred to June 12th. That concludes the three items.
Chair King: Thank you. I will now ask my colleagues if there are any items on this
agenda that they would like to withdraw and/or defer. Mr. Vice Chair?
Vice Chair Carollo: Not at this time, Chair.
Chair King: Thank you. Commissioner Pardo?
Commissioner Pardo: Not at this time.
Chair King: Commissioner Gabela?
Commissioner Gabela: No.
Chair King: At this time I will -- oh, may I have a motion to set the agenda?
Commissioner Pardo: So moved.
Vice Chair Carollo: Moved.
Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor?
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
Chair King: The agenda has been set.
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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
Chair King: At this time, 1 will open the floor for public comment. If there's anyone
here who would like to speak on behalf of any item that is before us today, please step
forward. Good morning. Please state the item that you are speaking on.
Stanley Young: PH 1, 2, 3, and 4. Chaplain Stanley Young, 500 Northwest 2nd
Avenue. I am a chaplain here in Miami -Dade County. I walk the streets to engage
with the homeless that are in our fair city, and I had to stop everything when I seen
the PH (Public Hearing) items that was up for consideration. Seniors are our number
one homeless people that I have met that are coining, trying to get into the shelters,
they're on the streets with their strollers. So, I'm so glad to see that you actually has a
resolution to actually to address our seniors because they have worked and have been
a very active part of our community. And we need to do something that will be able to
assist them personally with their plight. I thank you and I commend you with that. The
Choice vouchers for PH.2, Choice vouchers are very good help, you know, for those
that really do need assistance with their rent, with their bills, or what may have you.
And lastly, the CGB [sic] grants that you put out to assist organizations, those unsung
heroes who don't work directly with the County or the City that act there like myself,
who are trying to -- our best to assist homeless people, who assist people, veterans,
just people -- you know, homelessness does not discriminate. I have met so many
gifted people from all walks of life who now find their self homeless. And they really
do need your help. And I thank you for doing your best to try to help and assist them.
Thank you, God bless.
Chair King: Thank you. Good morning.
Denise Galvez Turros: Good morning. I am speaking on PH.1, not because Tin in
opposition to it, but just because I want to call attention to something that it mentions,
which is our historic preservation fund. As a former member of the Historic
Preservation Board now for eight years, we've been asking Jromany years for our
guidelines to be updated there from 2008. They cause a lot of conflict and issues in all
of the districts citywide. There's a lot of lack of clarity in the NCD (Neighborhood
Conservation District) districts and in the historic preservation guidelines of the city.
We have a proposal to redo those guidelines. It's $150,000. I see here that they're
allocating $406, 000 from that fund for other purposes, which by the way, I support
because I believe in senior housing and affordable housing. But if you guys can please
collectively make it a priority to please put funds towards the historic preservation
guidelines of the city. I guarantee you it will help all of you in your offices with a lot
of the conflicts and issues we have with unsafe structures. It would have helped a lot
with the Coconut Grove Playhouse also, which unfortunately is going to be
demolished, but it's not too late to do right by our city. Please, I implore you to take a
look at that and make it a priority. Thank you.
Chair King: Thank you.
[Later...]
Ms. Galvez Turros: Can I --?
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Commissioner Gabela: Yeah. She said four something.
Ms. Galvez Turros: I know that Commissioner Gabela has also encountered issues
because there are no guidelines. There's not even a document that they're willing to
share with anybody from the public because it's so outdated. And it has major
conflicts with Miami 21, so they won 't even share it. So, these poor constituents come
to us all the time begging, and they're like way, you know, beyond the path of
resolution, and we can't help them, because we're powerless.
Chair King: I'm glad --
Ms. Galvez Turros: So, these guidelines would help everybody.
Chair King: I'm glad you brought that up, because it is a concern. I hear it a lot in my
district. Good morning.
Xiani Cox: Good morning. My name is Xiani Cox. I came here to speak on a certain
land deal, but it -- but, once again, it has been pushed off the agenda, deferred again,
that's four times now. And let's be real, this isn't about needing more time. This is
about avoiding public backlash. Every deferral is a desperate --
Chair King: I'm sorry, sir, what item?
Mr. Cox: It was supposed to be on PH.5, but this has been deferred four times
already, and I think it's quite --
Chair King: Okay, so I'm going to have the city attorney explain to you why deferrals
happen and why they happen the day of We can't announce it. Mr. City Attorney,
could you chime in?
George Wvsong (City Attorney): Yes, Madam Chair. Once the item is on the agenda,
it becomes an item of the whole city commission, and therefore, you can't -- one
commissioner can't unilaterally, move something off the agenda or something like
that, so they would each have to vote. We need a majority vote in order for that item
to be deferred. This particular item you're talking about, we're in negotiations with
the State, and it's really been the State that's been dragging its feet. So, it's
unfortunate. Sometimes these things happen. The deal's not ready, and so it's not
intended to wear you down. It's just we have procedures that we have to follow, and
we are following those procedures.
Mr. Cox: Okay. Thank you.
Chair King: Thank you. Is there anyone else here who would like to speak? Please.
Come on.
Kim Birkenfeld: I'm almost there.
Chair King: No rush. Take your time.
Ms. Birkenfeld: Yes, if it may please the commission. My name is Kim Birkenfeld. I
live at 2475 Brickell Avenue. I've been a resident of Miami for like 20 years. And I
would like -- can you hear me now? I'm okay. So, my name is Kim Birkenfeld. I live at
2475 Brickell Avenue. I've been here for like 20 years, and I'm here to speak on CA.2,
if that's okay. It's wonderful. Of course, it should go jbrward. I need to state though
that I hope that moving forward there can be someone on the sailing side and
someone on the city side, so that if the worst thing happens and a sailor gets run over
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by a powerboat, there's somebody to follow up. Because I know the Sailing Center
especially helps out those who are not from traditional sailing families. And if you are
not, if your child gets hurt and you know nothing about sailing, you don't know what's
happening. And the sailing world can pretty much keep a lid on things because it 's a
sport that has its own rules, and people outside of the community don't know the
rules. They don't know that a sailor can't get hit by a powerboat. But that's not all
right. So, I just want to protect those who are up and coming in the sailing world, the
residents of Miami that don't know about sailing and want to learn to sail. If we could
just have someone on the commission, the city and the sailing, to be in charge if
something happens, something goes wrong. That's all 1 ask going forward. It's
beautiful. I love the Sailing Center, and it should obviously get passed.
Chair King: Thank you.
Ms. Birkenfeld: Thank you very much.
Chair King: Is there anyone else that would like to speak? Seeing none, the public
comment period is now closed.
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 - 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
CA.1 RESOLUTION
17400
Department of
Parks and
Recreation
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.
Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item Number CA.1, please see "End
of 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.
Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item Number CA.2, please
see "Public Comments for all Item(s)."
Chair King: Gentlemen, are there any items on the Consent Agenda that you would
like to pull for discussion?
Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, I'd like to pull 2.
Chair King: CA.2?
Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, real quick, I sold the gentleman -- Pat, how are you? I
sold the gentleman a boat last week, and I'm going to be not voting on this, just in an
abundance of caution --
Chair King: Okay.
Commissioner Gabela: -- for a conflict of interest.
George Wysong (City Attorney): Right. And I spoke with the commissioner, and due to
the proximity of the personal transaction with this item, we agreed that it would make
most sense in an abundance of caution for him to declare a voting conflict, and he will
be filing the voting conflict form.
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Chair King: Okay.
Vice Chair Carollo: (INAUDIBLE).
Mr. Wysong: The conflict was --
Vice Chair Carollo: No, no. Okay. Who 's got the conflict?
Mr. Wysong: Commissioner Gabela.
Commissioner Gabela: I sold the gentleman a boat --
Vice Chair Carollo: Oh, I'm sorry.
Commissioner Gabela: -- a couple weeks ago, and I don't want to --
Vice Chair Carollo: No, no, no.
Commissioner Gabela: You know, I don 't want any --
Vice Chair Carollo: The --
Commissioner Gabela: You know, I'm for you, man. I hope you get your thing, but I
can't, you know.
Vice Chair Carollo: That's --
Commissioner Gabela: That's all.
Vice Chair Carollo: That 's fine, that's no problem. I just didn't understand. No
problem.
Chair King: Commissioner Pardo.
Vice Chair Carollo: Let me congratulate Commissioner Pardo on this. This is
something that I think a lot of people want to see happen. It originally got approved
when I was mayor of the city. And this has been a tremendous help for our Olympic
teams in sailing throughout all these years. And while, yeah, it's a prime property that
they're using that belongs to the city, it's to a very well worth cause. The U.S.
Olympics, where our finest young men and women have done excellence throughout
the years. Thank you for bringing this forward.
Commissioner Pardo: No, thank you guys. I mean, you do an amazing job. I love
going there, and really, we benefit from your service and everything you do in our
community. Thank you.
Chair King: Thank you.
[Later...]
Chair King: May I have a motion for CA.2?
Vice Chair Carollo: Move.
Commissioner Gabela: Let me step out.
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Commissioner Pardo: Motion.
Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor?
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
Chair King: Motion carries unanimously.
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.
Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item Number CA.3, please see "End
of 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.
Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item Number CA.4, please see "End
of Consent Agenda."
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END OF CONSENT AGENDA
Chair King: Commissioner Pardo, are there any items that you would like to pull?
Commissioner Pardo: No.
Chair King: So, may 1 have a motion --
Vice Chair Carollo: Move, move.
Chair King: -- to pass CA.1 as amended, CA.3, and 4.
Vice Chair Carollo: Move.
Commissioner Gabela: Second.
Chair King: All in favor?
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
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PH - PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH.1 RESOLUTION
17437
Department of
Housing and
Community
Development
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
Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item Number PH.1, please
see "Public Comments for all Item(s). "
Chair King: Gentlemen, of the Public Hearing items, are there any items that you
would like to pull for discussion from PH 1, 2, 3, 4, or 6 for discussion?
Commissioner Pardo: No.
Vice Chair Carollo: None.
Chair King: Commissioner Gabela, are there any of the PH items that you would like
to pull for discussion? PH.1, 2, 3, 4, or 6?
Commissioner Gabela: No, I'm good.
Chair King: May I have a motion?
Vice Chair Carollo: Move.
Chair King: I have a motion and a second to pass PH.1, 2, 3, 4, and 6. All in favor?
Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): My apologies, Chair. Who was the seconder?
Commissioner Pardo: I'll second.
Chair King: All in favor?
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
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Chair King: Motion carries unanimously.
PH.2 RESOLUTION
17438
Department of
Housing and
Community
Development
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
Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item Number PH.2, please see
"Public Comments for all ltem(s)"and Item Number PH.1.
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PH.3 RESOLUTION
17439
Department of
Housing and
Community
Development
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
Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item Number PH.3, please see
"Public Comments for all Item(s) " and Item Number PH.1.
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PH.4 RESOLUTION
17446
Department of
Housing and
Community
Development
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) 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
Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item Number PH.4, please see
"Public Comments for allltem(s)" and Item Number PKI.
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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 (4/5THS) 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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Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item Number PH.5, please see
"Order of the Day" and "Public Comments for allltem(s)."
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
DIRECTOR.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0172
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo
Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item Number PH.6, please see Item
Number PH.1.
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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 (4/5THS) 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.
Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item Number PH.7, please see
"Order of the Day."
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
Chair King: Gentlemen, of the resolutions, are there any items that you would like to
pull for discussion? RE.1, as amended, or RE.2?
Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): And my apologies, Chair. I just need to read a brief
statement for RE.1. In addition to the amendment -- thank you, Chair, for stating that
-- I will also be submitting the substitution memo into the public record as a backup
document, and I will also be submitting into the public record a separate memo dated
May 6, 2025, containing the official results of the Civil Service Board election as a
backup document. Thank you, Chair.
Chair King: Thank you. Anyone want to pull one of the two for discussion?
Commissioner Pardo: No.
Chair King: Vice Chair? Commissioner Gabela?
Commissioner Gabela: I'm good.
Vice Chair Carollo: Move.
Chair King: I have a motion.
Commissioner Pardo: Second.
Chair King: And a second. All in favor?
The Commission (Collectively): Ave.
Chair King: Items passes unanimously.
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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, FOR A 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
Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item Number RE.2, please see Item
Number RE.1.
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
Chair King: Mr. City Attorney, would you please read the title of the second reading
ordinances for the record?
George Wysong (City Attorney): Yes, Madam Chair. SR.], second reading.
The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney.
Chair King: May I have a motion?
Vice Chair Carollo: Move.
Commissioner Pardo: Second.
Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor?
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
Chair King: Item passes unanimously.
END OF SECOND READING ORDINANCE
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FR - FIRST READING ORDINANCES
FR.1 ORDINANCE First Reading
17552
Commissioners
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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
Chair King: Mr. City Attorney, would you please read into the record the title of the
first reading ordinances?
George Wysong (City Attorney): Yes, Madam Chair. First Reading 1 will be modified.
There's a change to the title, which I'll read now.
The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney.
Mr. Wysong: FR.2, an ordinance of the Miami City Commission --
Chair King: FR.2 has been deferred until 6/12.
Mr. Wysong: Oh, I'm sorry. I apologize for that. FR.3.
The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney.
Chair King: Thank you. May I have a motion?
Vice Chair Carollo: Move.
Commissioner Gabela: Motion.
Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor?
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
Chair King: Items passes unanimously.
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FR.2 ORDINANCE First Reading
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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.
Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item Number FR.2, please see
"Order of the Day."
FR.3 ORDINANCE First Reading
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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
Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item Number FR.3, please see Item
Number FR.1.
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
Chair King: Mr. City Attorney, would you please read the titles into the record for the
PZ (Planning and Zoning) items?
George Wysong (City Attorney): Yes, Madam Chair. PZ.1, first reading ordinance.
The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. (
Mr. Wysong: PZ.2, also a first reading ordinance.
The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney.
Chair King: Thank you. Gentlemen, may I have a motion?
Vice Chair Carollo: Move.
Commissioner Gabela: Before the motion, I'd just like to say something very quick.
Vice Chair Carollo: Yes.
Chair King: Okay.
Commissioner Gabela: If there's no problem. I'm going to be voting for this because I
don't hold vendettas against anybody here.
Vice Chair Carollo: Excuse me?
Commissioner Gabela: I'm going to be voting for this. It's in your area. It's a park.
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Vice Chair Carollo: Yes.
Commissioner Gabela: I think you're doing the right thing. I do not hold vendettas
like you do to me where you voted against the Allapattah CRA (Community
Redevelopment Agency), and I just wanted to put that on the record. But I -- consider
that next time I have something on the agenda, or he has something on the agenda,
please don't hold vendettas because we don 't do it to you, I don't do it to you. Thank
you.
Vice Chair Carollo: Commissioner, thank you.
Commissioner Gabela: That's all. I'm done. No, no, but very quickly.
Vice Chair Carollo: Can I just say a word?
Commissioner Gabela: Yes, absolutely.
Vice Chair Carollo: Thank you, Commissioner, for your words. But respectfully, if
you look at the history since you've been here, I have voted for just about every item
that you have requested in this commission, from one to the other the exception of
that one, and I stated why. So, I thank you for that. And for the record, I think we
should put down here that this is for the Miami Marlins, a request that they made on
the land that we gave to the County when none of us were here, in one of the worst
deals in the history of Miami was made with former owners of the Marlins, I should
clarify, and I hope that what 1 have been told, Mr. Manager, is correct, that at the end
of that lease, whenever it will be, that land, in the contract that was signed by this city
back then, reverts back to the City.
Chair King: Thank you. I have a motion and a second. All in favor?
Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): I'm sorry, Chair. Who 's the seconder?
Vice Chair Carollo: Commissioner Pardo, I think.
Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor?
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
Chair King: Motion carries unanimously.
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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
Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item Number PZ.2, please see Item
Number PZ.1.
END OF PLANNING AND ZONING ITEM(S)
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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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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
Chair King: I would like to direct Administration to do just that. This past Tuesday
was Constituent Tuesday, and a good part of my district is historic. And a family came
to Constituent Tuesday. The woman was in tears because they have been trying to
replace their windows with hurricane impact windows since September of last year.
And they are caught in some kind of bureaucratic hell. And she 's terrified because
hurricane season is coming, and she can't get any movement. Our staff has made
efforts, and we are working with them to resolve that, but that's not something that a
constituent should have to come to me about. The process needs to be addressed. So,
Mr. City Manager, I'm asking that you direct staff, however that goes, whatever that
process is, to look at the guidelines for the Historic Preservation Board and maybe
there are avenues where, for example, replacing windows can move more seamlessly
through the system.
Commissioner Gabela: By the way, correction, it's $86,000.
Chair King: I've got 89.
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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
Chair King: There is a future legislation, just making note of it for the record, and 1
believe our city attorney has a statement to read.
George Wysong (City Attorney): Yes, Madam Chair. I've been requested by our
outside counsel to request a shade meeting.
The Attorney -Client Session was read by title into the public record by the City
Attorney.
Mr. Wysong: Thank you, Madam Chair.
Chair King: Thank you, Mr. City Attorney. And this concludes the May 8th, 2025 City
of Miami Commission meeting. Thank you all for your attendance and your advocacy.
Vice Chair Carollo: Thank you.
The meeting adjourned at 10:33 a.m.
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