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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2025-05-22 MinutesCity of Miami City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com Meeting Minutes Thursday, May 22, 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 Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 9:00 AM INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Present: Chairwoman King, Vice Chair Carollo, Commissioner Gabela, and Commissioner Pardo On the 22nd 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 9:25 a.m., and adjourned at 12:23 p.m. Note for the Record: Vice Chair Carollo entered the Commission chambers at 9:54 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 start our meeting with prayer. Today we are honored to have minister Cheryl Coleman from Friendship Missionary Baptist Church to lead us in prayer today. Amen. Cheryl Coleman: Amen. Invocation delivered. Chair King: Thank you, thank you. Amen, amen. What a way to begin our meeting. Commissioner Gabela, would you join us with the --? Pledge of Allegiance delivered. Chair King: Thank you. City of Miami Page 1 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 PR - PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS PR.1 PROTOCOL ITEM 17704 Honoree Presenter Protocol Item General Services Administration and Fleet Management Division Mayor and Commissioners Proclamation Heiva I Miami Polynesian Cultural Festival Mayor and Commissioners Proclamation Tierra Armstrong Mayor and Commissioners Proclamation John A. Greco Mayor and Commissioners Proclamation RESULT: PRESENTED Chair King: Miami Commission meeting for May 22nd, is it? May 22nd, 2025. I'm so excited to see all of you here. Love your advocacy. We are going to start our meeting with some proclamations, some recognitions. Presentations made. 1) Mayor Suarez and Commissioners presented a Proclamation to recognize the City of Miami Department of General Service Administration (GSA) and the City's Fleet Management Division. Through their exceptional leadership, advanced technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives, the City of Miami's fleet team has set a high standard in public fleet operations, ensuring that City vehicles are dependable, safe, and eco-friendly. The City of Miami has been recognized by the NAFA Fleet Management Association as one of the Top 100 Fleets of 2025, a prestigious honor that celebrates excellence in fleet operations, outstanding performance, and contributions to the overall mission of municipal service. Elected officials paused in their deliberations of governance to acknowledge the dedication, innovation, and efficiency of the City of Miami's fleet professionals who consistently go above and beyond to ensure vehicles are operating at peak performance, contributing to the safety and well-being of the public and elevating the quality of life for the City of Miami's employees and community. 2) Mayor Suarez and Commissioners presented a Proclamation to the Heiva I Miami Polynesian Cultural Festival and its founders Monica Diaz and Andre Souza for their extraordinary contributions to cultural prosperity and community spirit. May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, which is a time to honor and uplift the rich cultural contributions of AAPI communities around the country and here at home with the Heiva I Miami Polynesian Cultural Festival. Heiva a Tahitian word meaning "Celebration of Life" embodies the spirit of resilience, joy, and cultural union. Heiva I Miami marks a significant milestone as the first Polynesian Cultural Festival in the City of Miami, and first ancestral games ever held on U.S. Continent soil, honoring a proud heritage through language, sport, music, and dance. The Heiva I event gathered Polynesian delegates, vendors, over City of Miami Page 2 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 100 athletes and more than 1,000 attendees on Virginia Key, transforming the island into a living celebration of Polynesian identity and shared traditions. Elected Officials paused in their deliberation of governance to recognize Heiva I Miami for its visionary role in elevating the presence and voice of the Polynesian community in South Florida by showcasing traditions and connecting participants and observers alike with ancestral wisdom and spiritual expression fostering a Polynesian legacy proudly within the cultural mosaic of the City of Miami. 3) Mayor Suarez and Commissioners presented a Proclamation to Ms. Terra Armstrong, a Miami -based painter and muralist. Ms. Armstrong recently partnered with the Eco Plant Earth Legacy Garden Initiative to complete a mural at Greater St. Paul A.M.E. in the Little Bahamas area of Coconut Grove. She has also contributed to the beautification and enrichment by creating murals in Little Haiti, Wynwood and works for Art Basel, Formula 1, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ms. Armstrong has devoted her artistic career to representing communities of color in the United States, Mexico, and England using her work to explore themes of the human experience blended with the divine. She has collaborated with international brands such as Nike, Puma, and Christie's Auction House. Ms. Armstrong's multicultural lived experiences have profoundly influenced her art, allowing her to create works that express the complexity of identity and the interconnectedness of humanity. Elected Officials paused in their deliberations of governance to recognize Tierra Armstrong for her extraordinary contributions to the arts in the City of Miami and her role in shaping Miami's cultural identity through her powerful and transformative works. 4) Mayor Suarez and Commissioners presented a Proclamation to Mr. John A. Greco. Mr. Greco joined the Office of the City Attorney for the City of Miami on June 16, 2008, and during his nearly two -decade tenure, practiced in both state and federal courts across all dimensions of municipal law, including but not limited to constitutional, land use, zoning, tort, labor, employment, civil rights, election, environmental, and code enforcement law. Mr. Greco held key leadership positions within the Office of the City Attorney, serving with distinction as Interim City Attorney, Chief Deputy City Attorney, Deputy City Attorney, and Division Chief of Appeals and Litigation, where he consistently demonstrated exceptional legal acumen, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to public service. His work led to critical legal victories in numerous precedent -setting appellate and trial court cases, significantly protecting and advancing the legal interests of the City and its residents, including published opinions in landmark cases such as Keating v. City of Miami, Flava Works, Inc. v. City of Miami, Amnesty International v. Battle, Lelieve v. Oroso, and Peery v. City of Miami. Mr. Greco received the Florida Bar's highest legal recognition with Board Certification in Appellate Practice in 2016 and Board Certification in City, County, and Local Government Law in 2023, an accomplishment that reflects the highest standards of competence and professionalism in the legal field. In addition to his litigation work, he authored several influential scholarly articles that have shaped the development of general and municipal law, and lectured extensively in areas such as appellate law, constitutional rights, zoning and land use, and governmental legal practices. Prior to his service with the City, Mr. Greco contributed to the legal field as an Assistant School Board Attorney for Miami -Dade County Public Schools, in private practice, and through prestigious clerkships with the Florida Second District Court of Appeal and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Elected Officials paused in their deliberation of governance to commend and acknowledge the steadfast commitment to justice, depth of legal knowledge, and tireless public service that leave behind a legacy that will continue to benefit the City of Miami and its legal institutions for generations to come and therefore proclaimed, that the City of Miami recognizes and honors Mr. John A. Greco, for his outstanding contributions to City of Miami Page 3 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 ORDER OF THE DAY the community, his unwavering commitment to justice, and his enduring legacy of service to the City of Miami and wished him a happy retirement. Chair King: At this time, Mr. City Attorney, would you please read your statement for the record? George Wysong (City Attorney): Yes, Madam Chair, thank you. George Wysong, city attorney. Detailed information about the processes, order of business, rules of procedure, and scheduling or rescheduling of City Commission meetings can be found in Chapter 2, Article 2 of the City Code, a copy ofwhich is available online at www.municode.com. Any person who is a lobbyist pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 6 of the City Code must register with the City Clerk and comply with related City requirements for lobbyists before appearing before the City Commission. 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This meeting can be viewed live on MiamiTV, the City's Facebookpage, the City's Twitter page, the City's YouTube channel and Comcast Channel 77. The broadcast will also have closed captioning. Thank you, 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 will providing testimony be sworn in for Planning and Zoning items and any quasi- judicial items on today's City Commission agenda will be as follows: the members of City staff or any other individuals required to be sworn in who are currently present at City Hall will be sworn in by me, the City Clerk, immediately after I finish explaining these procedures. Those individuals who are appearing remotely may, be sworn in now or at any time prior to the individual providing testimony for Planning and Zoning items and/or quasi-judicial items. Commissioners, are you comfortable with all notice provisions set forth in these uniform rules and procedures we have established for this meeting? Chair King: Yes, thank you. Mr. Hannon: Thank you, Chair. And Chair, may I administer the oath of the Planning and Zoning items? Chair King: Please. Mr. Hannon: Thank you, Chair. Good morning ladies and gentlemen. If you will be speaking on any of today's Planning and Zoning items, those are the PZ items, may I please have you stand and raise your right hand? City of Miami Page 5 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 The City Clerk administered the oath required under City Code Section 62-1 to those persons giving testimony on zoning items. Mr. Hannon: Thank you, Chair. Chair King: Thank you, Mr. City Clerk. At this time, Mr. Manager, will you please advise if there are any items on this agenda that will he 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 and/or withdraw the following items: PH.9, to be deferred to the June 12th meeting; PZ. 1, to be indefinitely deferred; PZ.2, to be indefinitely deferred; and PZ.3, to be indefinitely deferred. That concludes the items. Chair King: Gentlemen, do you have any items on this agenda that you would like to have withdrawn and/or deferred? Commissioner Gabela: I have a pocket item that I would like to add. Chair King: I'm sorry, what did you say? Commissioner Gabela: 1 have a pocket item. Chair King: What's your pocket item? Commissioner Gabela: What is my pocket item? Chair King: Uh-huh -- is it a discussion? Is it the one that I got --? Commissioner Gabela: It's -- it's a discussion pertaining to this -- I want to settle this without making a big hoopla here today. Chair King: The Clerk didn't hear you. I'm trying to -- because I got an e-mail from your staff requesting a pocket item. Is that the same one? Because I said it should be a discussion item. So, that -- you can just bring that as a discussion item. Commissioner Gabela: Okay. Chair King: Okay. Gentlemen, any other items that you wish to withdraw or defer? Commissioner Carollo? Vice Chair Carollo: No, not at this time. Chair King: Commissioner Pardo? May I have a motion to set the agenda? Vice Chair Carollo: Move. Chair King: I have a motion. Commissioner Pardo: Second. Chair King: I have a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Mr. Hannon: Chair, my apologies. Mayor Suarez, just during the order of the day, Mayor Suarez does have a resolution regarding a TEP (Temporary Event Permit) City of Miami Page 6 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 waiver for Reserve Padel Miami Special Event. Maybe before we get to public comment period, the City Attorney can read that title into the record. Chair King: Mr. City Attorney, can you read that for the record? Mr. Wysong: Yes, Madam Chair. The Resolution was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Vice Chair Carollo: I'm sorry, what is that that he was reading? Mr. Wysong: That's a pocket item from the mayor to basically waive the time limitation for the Padel event on Watson Island. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay, this is a one event, right? Mr. Wysong: Yes, sir. Vice Chair Carollo: Only for that one time? Mr. Wysong: No, so they have set up a Padel facility there and this would allow them to continue events through the end of the year, December 31 st, 2025. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay, so what is the waiver for? Mr. Wysong: They're only allowed, per the code, 10 days per organisation. Vice Chair Carollo: Right. Mr. Wysong: And so, they have reached their maximum limit, so without this, they would have to stop running the Padel event. Vice Chair Carollo: Do you know, or does the District 2 commissioner know if there has been any complaints on noise there at all on this item? Conanaissioner Pardo: No. No, there haven't, and the reason it's coming to us is because we changed the regs to make this process more transparent. So, now all of these things are having to come to commission. Vice Chair Carollo: That's fine. Commissioner Pardo: But it's ordinary. Vice Chair Carollo: That's fine. Okay. Thank you. Chair King: Mr. City Clerk, I understand you have a statement? Mr. Hannon: Yes, thank you. Regarding PZ.1, 2, and 3. Pursuant to Section 62-22 of the City Code, an indefinitely deferred action initiated by the City will cost the City to mail, notice, advertise, and posting of properties as applicable. Thank you, Chair. Chair King: Thank you. City of Miami Page 7 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OF ALL ITEM(S): 17693 Office of the City Clerk DISCUSSION ITEM PUBLIC COMMENTS SUBMITTED ONLINE BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR THE MAY 22, 2025, CITY COMMISSION MEETING. RESULT: PRESENTED Chair King: At this time, I'm going to open the floor for public comment. If there's anyone that wishes to make a comment, please come to the lectern, five at a time so that we don't block the exit. Thank you for your understanding. Good morning. Cristina Palomo: Good morning, Commissioners -- Vice Chair Carollo: Chair. I've got to step out, got to do my radio program real quick, a little bit. Chair King: Okay. Vice Chair Carollo: Thank you. Ms. Palomo: So, my name is Cristina Palomo. I reside at 244 Biscayne Boulevard. I'm a downtown resident and former president of the Downtown Neighbors Alliance. I'm here to speak for item D14 [sic], the Downtown Development Authority item. So, when I look at my trim notice, which shows the taxes 1 pay towards the DDA, it's about $220 per year. And for that amount, 1 get the following tangible benefits that I enjoy while living downtown. Live music, markets and activations at Flagler Street, I ride the Freebee when it's too hot to walk, street janitorial services, trash pickup daily, enhanced security cameras, downtown ambassadors, arts and entertainment, grants, funding and programming for residents, permit clinic assisting residents and local businesses to navigate the nightmare of City permitting, grants to assist with improving store facades, et cetera. This is for $18 a month, I pay more for streaming services. On the other hand, $3,200, the lion's share of my City of Miami taxes, goes to the Municipal General Fund, which includes police, public works, code enforcement, et cetera. In other words, the agencies that are actually tasked with handling some of downtown's biggest challenges, like crime, graffiti, cleanliness, and upkeep of buildings. So, if the things we are all so upset about as downtowners are issues that mainly belong under the other city agency's purview, and we are paying more per month for those than what we actually pay DDA per year, then why are we here discussing an exit from paying taxes into DDA? I will tell you why. It is misdirected outrage fueled by a campaign full of exaggeration and misinformation that has been waged by our own downtown neighborhood advocacy organization, the DNA. Chair King: Thank you. Thank you. Ms. Palomo: That's it? Chair King: That's it. Ms. Palomo: Well, please I ask the Commission to continue to support the DDA and the efforts to keep enhancing our footprint and I encourage every downtown resident City of Miami Page 8 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 here today to reach out to DDA and take full advantage of the many benefits there for you through their program. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Thank you for your advocacy. Good morning, Elvis. Elvis Cruz: Good morning, Commissioner. Thank you, Elvis Cruz, 631 Northeast 57th Street. My main issue today is RE.4, the tree issue. Specifically, we have to pay close to $2, 000 to appeal a tree that the City wants to cut down. We have two trees in Morningside that the City wants to cut down for no valid reason. I've not been able to get an arborist report out of the City, so 1 had to commission my own arborist report, and I've sent your office a copy of that. Commissioner Pardo: Just so you know, the arborist report was sent to the civic association. Mr. Cruz: Ah, but not to me. Chair King: Commissioner Pardo -- Commissioner Pardo: Well, the civic association -- Mr. Cruz: Okay. Commissioner Pardo: Yeah. Chair King: -- through the Chair, 1 wanted to have -- Commissioner Pardo: I'm sorry, Chair. Chair King: -- decorum and thank you. Go ahead, Elvis. Mr. Cruz: Okay, so continuing right along, to appeal a tree decision, again, $2,000, there's two trees, so we have to pay close to $4, 000 out of our own pocket just to be able to appear in front of the HEP (Historic and Environmental Preservation) Board. It's insanity. So, I would ask you, perhaps, Commissioner, you can consider a pocket item to do away with appeal fees just to save trees. Next item, ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units). Please do not take away single-family zoning throughout the city of Miami, which is what the ADUs would do. Number three, I'm honored that we have greatness in our midst. Olympic gold medalist Gerald Tinker is in the house. Mr. Tinker, I enjoyed watching you in the Olympics win that gold medal. You're going to be honored later today. I'm on your side. And lastly, the PZ.11, please protect Coconut Grove by not allowing those three bonus floors. There's a lot of people here in favor of PZ.11. Some of them are microphone shy. I would ask everybody here who's in favor of PZ.11 to please stand and be recognized. Raise your hand. Thank you. And lastly, yes, please do not let the DDA tax the homeowners in downtown. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Commissioner Pardo, I would prefer if when the item comes up you make the comments, because then if we engage everybody that makes the comment, then we'll be here forever. Commissioner Pardo: That's fine. Just the civic association has the information. Chair King: Okay. Thank you. Good morning. City of Miami Page 9 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 Thelma Reddick: Good morning. My name is Thelma Reddick. My address is 1211 Northwest 51 Terrace, Miami, Florida. And 1 do live in the area of Miami, the city of Miami. My complaint is 1 have been discriminated by the city -- Chair King: Ms. Thelma, Ms. Thelma, you have to speak on an item that is before us on the agenda. This isn't the forum to make a complaint. If you would like to continue, I'll have someone from the City Attorney's Office speak to you, but you have to speak on an item that is before us on the agenda. Ms. Reddick: Okay. Thank you. Chair King: Would you like me to get the City Attorney to come and speak with you? Ms. Reddick: Yeah. Chair King: Yes. Mr. City Attorney, can you have an attorney speak with Ms. Thelma? Ms. Reddick: Okay. George Wysong (City Attorney): Absolutely. Chair King: Thank you, Ms. Thelma. Thank you for corning. Ms. Reddick: Okay. Chair King: Okay. Good seeing you. Ms. Reddick: Thank you. Chair King: Good morning. Reynold Martin: Good morning. My name is Reynold Martin. I'm of 3325 Percival Avenue. I'm here representing the Coconut Grove Village West Homeowners and Tenants Association. I am a class member of Gerald Tinker, who's here in the audience, among other classmates and other people from Coconut Grove and the team that Gerald played with at Coral Gables High School. I'm here to support the co -designation of Charles Terrace as Gerald Tinker Terrace. It's a long time coming, thanks a lot, Commissioner. You've helped us bring this before the city. And it's an honor and a privilege to be here to speak on behalf of Gerald. Gerald is a native son of Coconut Grove, who was raised on Charles Terrace, attended and ran track and played varsity football at the old George Washington Carver Junior/Senior High School, and then at Coral Gables High, from where he graduated in 1969, along with a number of us. His caring and jovial demeanor led him to develop lasting friendships, which I personally can attest to. Gerald is a great friend. We've known each other for a long time. We played football together; basketball together, done everything but run track with Gerald. Mr. Tinker excelled in track and football, first at Memphis State University and then at Kent State, transferring and representing the United States in the 1972 Summer Olympics, where he got a gold medal with his cousin Larry Black in the 4 by 100 meters. In the years following the Olympics, Gerald played pro football as a wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons and the Green Bay Packers. He was also employed in the corporate sector and devoted many hours volunteering in the community. It is with great pride that I appear before you requesting that this lasting tribute be bestowed upon a gifted athlete and a model and deserving citizen whose accomplishments on and off the track and field will serve as an inspiration to many. I thank you. City of Miami Page 10 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Martin: And 1 do have a resolution from the homeowner's association. Chair King: Thank you. Thank you. We love doing that kind of stuff. We just honored Nat Moore with a co -designation in my district and myself and Commissioner Gabela attended and we were so excited to be there. It was a wonderful, wonderful time. I look forward to his. Good morning, ma'am. Aural Solh Kabbani: Good morning, Madam Chair. Good morning, Commissioners. My name is Aural Solh Kabbani. I'm a registered voter of the city of Miami. I'm also an owner in downtown Miami for close to two decades now. I'm a past president of the Downtown Neighborhood Alliance and I'm a current board member -- a resident of downtown Miami, current board member of the Miami Downtown Development Authority. I'm here to speak on item DI14 [sic]. I've watched downtown transform from a near ghost town into a vibrant hub, thanks largely to the Miami Downtown Development Authority. Are things perfect? Absolutely not. Is there room for improvement? Absolutely yes. But I urge you here today to please protect downtown and protect our quality of life. People are impressionable. People rarely do their own research. They react to headlines. Sadly, bad actors are using deception and sensationalism to mislead residents and spin a false narrative that has dire consequences. What will we lose if this propaganda succeeds? Will residents be happy when thousands of bags of trash pile up? Will residents be happy when there is no one on the street doing homeless outreach? When we have less police officers, more crime, more noise, and overall more blight in our downtown? Please support the Downtown Development Authority. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Ryan Arnaiz: How are you? My name is Ryan Arnaiz. I live at 2900 Northeast 7th Avenue there in Edgewater. I'm here to speak on the taxes from the DDA. I don't want any more extra taxes. Let the people vote on that. Put it on the agenda, let's have a real public conversation on that, and give us the choice after 50 plus years on this topic. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. James Angleton: Good morning. I'm Ambassador James Angleton, 1100 Brickell Bay Drive, Miami, Florida, and I'm here to speak about the DDA. I would like to enter into the record an element of the -- taken from the City Code for you all to read. I'm one of the original founding family members of the DDA. It was my father; Ted Harrison, Ted Hollo, some of the finest people in Miami who were owners of Mosa Park West downtown, developed a lot, owned a lot of Biscayne Boulevard, Ranch House. You name it, I've been here a long time. Madam Chairman and Commissioners, you have been handed directly from the city code, highlighted in yellow are the duties they -- and the mechanisms they have entitled. Basically, they have failed in many areas. I like what the DDA is about. It needs -- has departed, really, from its original mission statement. In red is what the DDA does poorly. I think you need a new leadership role model there. I'd like to see a new board also. I think you should also look at the finances and then perhaps see a different group. The DDA does a lot of very good, but it could do a heck of a lot better. I'd even donate my time for one year to be the leader again and to help take it forward. I'm a turnaround specialist, and to this degree, I hope you all make the wise decisions. There's a lot of people here that are going to speak. You're going to hear some truths and maybe not so many. But I wish you all well. Thank you jrowhat you're doing. And please take consideration as you hear this, what's in yellow and what's in red, City of Miami Page 11 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 because 1 think it's a really good item for you to use as a tool as your decision making today. Thank you all for what you're doing. Chair King: Thank you. Thank you .for your advocacy. Good morning. Kristen Browde: Good morning, Madam Chair and commissioners. Kristen Browde, 888 Biscayne Boulevard. I had no idea I was part of some propaganda effort. But the DDA would be a great business improvement district. It spends a small portion of its money actually making life better for the residents. A very small portion. We met with a number of you last year when they were looking for a budget increase. Now they're looking for 19 percent more. Last year, we came to you and said, this is ridiculous. What did they do? They said, you know what, this budget we requested, we can find a million dollars to take out of it, and they did, and nonetheless, they had money to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to promote wrestling events, to provide money to my favorite soccer team, Barca. But they don't need our money. They're the most -- they're the richest soccer team in the world. They spend money on things that may do wonderful things for our businesses, but do very, very little for us. The appropriate thing to do, I believe, is to change this from an entity that taxes the residents to a business improvement district, because it does improve business, absolutely. Let the business owners, if they want to pay for it, pay for it. But to impose this tax burden on city residents, some of whom, like me, are looking at retirement, is just inappropriate. And for them to be seeking a 19 percent tax increase in this environment seems absurd. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you for your advocacy. Good morning. Deja Lighty: Good morning. Hello, my name is Deja Lighty, and I reside at 41 Southeast 5th Street. I am here today to show my support for the Downtown Development Authority. As a dog owner and a single woman living in the Brickell area, I am frequently walking my dog and traveling by foot around downtown. I am constantly seeing -- Chair King: Pull your mie down just a little bit. Ms. Lighty: -- people in DDA -- Chair King: Pull your mie down just a little bit. Ms. Lighty: Sony. I am constantly seeing people in DDA shirts cleaning up trash, pressure washing the sidewalks, removing graffiti, and being a presence in the streets. The ambassadors always make me feel safe, especially in some of the abandoned parts of Flagler that absent landlords seem to have neglected. I love the new dog spot at the First Street Metro Mover station, and I also take the Freebee circulator from time to time when I need to get to a Heat game especially. With all the different services the DDA provides for free, they really make my quality of life better every day in downtown and Brickell. I wholeheartedly stand behind the DDA as they are a crucial part of the revitalization of downtown. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Terrell Fritz: Good morning, Madam Chair, Co -Chair, and City Commissioners. I'm Terrell Fritz, Executive Director of the Flagler Business Improvement District, and a proud resident at 111 East Flagler Street. In support of RE.6, on behalf of the BID (Business Improvement District) Board of Directors, we enthusiastically endorse extending the waiver for Julia and Henry's Downtown Cup. This activation embodies our vision for Flagler Street, which is community -based, business -supportive, and vibrant. But now I'm going to change hats and speak on my own behalf as a resident. City of Miami Page 12 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 I've long supported the Downtown Neighbors Alliance, but DNA's campaign to dismantle the Miami DDA risks harming those it claims to defend. The DNA's budget is a reinvestment in our community. Clean streets, safety ambassadors, cultural events and public projects like Flagler Street and the Baywalk. Fully 53 percent, which is not a small amount of budget, funds quality of life, arts, culture and urbanism initiatives which directly benefit residents. 17 percent backs small business grants and retail activations. Even the controversial $725,000 in sports sponsorships, less than 4 percent of the budget, generate measurable media exposure and visitor spending. If residents want a greater voice in the DDA, they deserve it. The place for that is the committees and the public budget process, and the DDA has just added a residents and business owners town hall in August, when there is time to amend the budget. Constructive debate, not reductive social media slogans will make downtown Miami stronger. Instead, the DNA's campaign is pitting neighbor against neighbor, resident against business, and at a time when DDA is under interim leadership. I would urge Commissioner Carollo to please withdraw or defer this item, this discussion item, and don't provide a platform for this harmful campaign. Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Fritz: We will not get to respond to that. On the subject of the DDA, James Torres and the DNA do not represent me. Chair King: Thank you. Thank you. Good morning. Suzanne Amaducci: Hi, good morning, Madam Chairwoman, Commissioners, Mr. City Attorney. My name is Suzanne Amaducci. I'm a resident, Coconut Grove resident, at 3510 Vista Court. I am also a proud board member of the Miami Downtown Development Authority, where I chair the Business Development Committee. I volunteer my time and my talent for the good of the city. I just wanted to remind this commission that the purpose of the DDA is to grow, strengthen, and promote the economic health and vitality of downtown Miami, and that is what we do every day. If you look at where the city has come in the past 20 years, I mean, today I'm very proud to be attending the opening of Miami World Center. It was an impossibility, if everyone remembers, it was the donut hole in the city that could never be developed. I personally don't believe in nevers. I believe in working together and finding solutions. I am happy today to see the huge turnout, pro and against the DDA. Happy to work together. I've been listening to what people are saying. Many of these people I've never seen at a Miami Downtown DDA meeting. Never. But that's okay. I've been listening to what they've been saying. The misinformation is shocking. But in order Jrosolutions to happen, we need to deal with the facts. We need to be open-minded and everyone needs to roll up their sleeves, willing to work together to make the city a better place. And that is our goal. Absolutely. Can everything be improved? Absolutely. People have to work together and be open-minded. I ask that you please swiftly appoint a new chair. Unfortunately, our chairman, Manolo Reyes, who cared very much about the people, passed away. If you could swiftly appoint a chair so we can get back to business and help improve our city. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. [Later...] Chair King: Good morning. Jaime Casado: Good morning. Happy Thursday. My name is Jaime Casado. I am the president and CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of RETO Health and Performance. I am one of the proud grantees of the Miami DDA and today I'm here to support them City of Miami Page 13 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 because of a big reason for me. And it is they gave me the opportunity to establish my business here in the United States and in the city of Miami. 1 live in Brickell. We open a beautiful business in Brickell Avenue. We have the headquarters in Madrid, Spain. A year and a half ago, I didn't speak English at all, I didn't know anyone here in the US, so we bring all the talent we have in our team from Europe, different parts of Latin America, US, Canada, to bring the technology and the research in the healthcare industry. So, right now, thanks to the DDA, we're open here in Brickell, because we were studying different markets like Chicago and New York. And we decided to open here because of the Miami DDA. And why? Because thanks to them, today we have one of the best preventive medicine doctors here in the world. We have the best professionals in the industries of health healthcare, preventive medicine, longevity, wellness. So, thanks to that, we are studying and doing research with the best universities here and with Miami Dade College as well to research and prevent cancer, heart diseases, pulmonary diseases. So, thanks to that and thanks to the Permit Clinic as well of the Miami DDA, we were able to understand the market, to understand the law and do everything properly and hire the best talent and bring the best talent in the world here to the city of Miami. And thanks to that, of course, we bring more investors, more people, more entrepreneurs and more businesspeople from another part of the world to keep investing in this beautiful city. Thank you so much. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Ijamyn Gray: Great rising, kings and queens. Brother Ijamyn Gray, 3520 Douglas Road. So, I'm here representing all the troubled youth living in Miami that just look for that best quality of life. I'm here to speak on RE.2, which is the designation of Gerald Tinker Ave. We definitely want to support him on that initiative. He's been a pioneer in our community, in my community, the oldest black community in Miami - Dade County, for a long time. And then I also wanted to talk about the D14 [sic], the DDA, and the wasteful spending. I have nothing against anybody that runs that. I'm just asking, we have our youth right here that's on boot camp, that's on probation, that's just looking for that best quality of life, that pathway to prosperity. And we continue to put these barriers up. So, Encouraging Dreamers was created for kids just like that and myself who lost their whole 20s that just want to change the narrative. So, I'm asking if we're going to waste some money, can you waste it spending it on our youth giving us an opportunity to excel, to do what the city of Miami and Miami -Dade County and the HUD (Housing and Urban Development) strategic plan is, is to empower the next generation. So, we could come with all the excuses that we want, but I ask that you represent and you empower and help me change the narrative with our youth. With that being said, we like to say our motto here at Encouraging Dreamers is we're washing away our youth past, give them a wax and a shine for a brighter future. So, we use the car wash and bring them in, clean them off, give them a wax job and send them back out there in the community, and you won't even recognize them. Thank you for your time and we look forward, hopefully, to partnering with you guys and helping me elevate the quality of life for all of our constituents. Like I said, when you see we've got kids representing all of y'all districts. So, I don't know what else to say. We've been up here numerous times. Thank you all and y'all have a blessed day. Chair King: Thank you. Applause. Chair King: No clapping, no clapping. Like this, like this. Good morning. City of Miami Page 14 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 June Savage: Good morning, Commissioners. Hi. June Savage. So, I'd like to address the city attorney first. 1 thank you for showing up. 1 don't know where Joe is today. This is his agenda. He should be here. Chair King: Ma'am, please do not address any of us personally. Ms. Savage: That's fine. Okay. Chair King: Thank you. What item are you here to speak on? Ms. Savage: I'm here to speak on the DDA. Chair King: Okay. Ms. Savage: So, I have a question for the city attorney to define miscellaneous on the tax rolls for the people that do pay for the DDA. I would like him to maybe respond to that when I am done. I would like to say that the DDA was created the year that I was born. So, we need to revamp this. And I don't want to get rid of the DDA. What I'd like to do is to merge this. I'd like for the heads of state to get together with the mayor and merge it with the Greater Miami and Beaches Visitor and Convention Bureau. That's what I'd like to see. Not get rid of the DDA jobs, but they -- to move over with them. Now, to just have the DDA as this small little entity of the City of Miami makes no sense. We should do something on a larger scale for the entire city, which would include, let's say, the Camillus House, putting a half a penny sales tax on, let's say, beverages, and then use that money for the funding. 1 went to the DDA meetings. 1 went to the lieutenant that spoke. Now, I spoke to someone of the DDA today. We can cut 4 percent right off off the bat right there. No one's giving the mayor of the city, of Miami credit for bringing all of the incredible events and things that are going on here. It's not just the DDA. Thank you. Chair King: You still have 30 seconds. Ms. Savage: Oh, I do? Chair King: Yes. Ms. Savage: Oh, I heard that buzz. Chair King: No, the one buzz -- Ms. Savage: I recall my 30 seconds. Okay. All right. So, besides having them merge, I think that you guys should be conducting this business and not letting it come to something like this here where it gets all excited. My T-shirt was not paid for by myself. I don't have a visa card, so it's not some kind of a back campaign payment to get people here. These people are actually here on their own accord. But I think if you all move the DDA with the Greater Miami and Beaches Convention Center, because they need some revamping, and create it through the entire city, I think that is a better idea than just getting rid of them. We'd save those jobs, too. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. John Rojas: Hi, good morning. To stay compliant with the time, I'm just going to read what I wrote here. My name is John Rojas. I'm here to speak regarding item D14. [sic] As someone who has owned and operated a small business in downtown Miami for over 20 years, I can say without hesitation that the Downtown Development Authority has been one of the most important forces supporting our community in downtown. Their work has made a positive impact far beyond what is City of Miami Page 15 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 visible on the outside. They are driving support where it matters the most, through small grants, cultural programs, marketing initiatives, quality of life, and much more. Of course, the one-on-one personal level assistance we get provided by Wanda, Mirna, and others, and by the way, they very often have to listen to our concerns regarding the day-to-day issues like the never-ending Flagler Street reconstruction project, which by now seems to have been going on forever. We are in a rapidly changing urban environment, and I think the DDA has done an essential -- is an essential partner for the city, and their success, I believe, is our success as well. Continuing to invest and collaborate with them is probably one of the smartest things the city can do to keep downtown moving in the right direction. That's my opinion and 1 know a lot of my colleagues, big business owners, believe the same way also. 1 thank you for your time and your service. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Kyle Hazelwood: Good morning. My name is Kyle Hazelwood. I reside at 1424 Northeast Miami Place, and I'm here to speak on DL4. My partner Courtney and I are the founders of Magic City Flea and the organizers of Flagler Street Market and the Downtown Miami Holiday Village. And today I want to speak to my experience working with the DDA. The DDA has been instrumental to our success. Being an open-air flea market, we were exposed to everything you can think of and there have been many times where if not for the DDA ambassadors, something terrible could have happened. They put themselves directly in danger to ensure the safety of all of our patrons. I've seen it with my own eyes, and 1 would hate to even think about what could have happened had they not been there. Moreover, I think the Holiday Village is a perfect example of the DDA in action. I would love to stand here and tell you what a brilliant idea I had, but the truth is the whole idea of the Holiday Village came from the DDA. We met with them, and with their help, we brought the vision to life. The Holiday Village brought 75,000 people to Flagler Street over a six -week period and caused a six year high in sales for many businesses. People told us that they had not seen those numbers since before the pandemic. The DDA even made sure to cover the vending fee of all downtown businesses, which to me, just showed how much they care about the area that they serve. The DDA has been an incredible partner to us, and I would hate to see a world where they are not involved in the development of downtown Miami. I don't want to see the tragedy of the commons play out downtown, and I don't think it's fair to blame the DDA for very complex issues that are far beyond one organization's ability to solve. Uplifting downtown will take collaboration from everyone in the community, especially the DDA. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Thank you for your advocacy. Good morning. Dori Guerra: Good morning. My mom's going to speak and then I'm going to translate for her. Chair King: Perfect. Anna Mendoza de Guerra: Good morning (FOREIGN LANGUAGE). Dori Guerra: Good morning, Madam Chair, and Commissioners -- Chair King: I understood every word she said. Ms. D. Guerra: Okay. Chair King: Now, I won't -- it's going to get a little more advanced for me. (FOREIGN LANGUAGE). City of Miami Page 16 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 Ms. A. Guerra: Okay, good. Congratulation. Chair King: (FOREIGN LANGUAGE). Ms. A. Guerra: Congratulation. Chair King: Gracias. Ms. A. Guerra: (FOREIGN LANGUAGE). Ms. D. Guerra: I'll be quick Chair King: I believe 1 got like 80 percent of it, but we have a court reporter here and she needs the translation. Is that why you're making faces and throwing your hands up? (COMMENTS MADE OFF THE RECORD) Ms. D. Guerra: I'll give it to you real quickly. Chair King: Okay. Ms. D. Guerra: She speaks in opposition, as I do, to PH.6. It's an abomination. My home is in the bull's eye of the project, Ground Zero. 1 know my neighbors and our community as well as anyone else living in it. And I have spoken to very many about this proposal, with the exception of only a handful. We are all completely, entirely opposed. Look at the map. It's a blilLard of 26 devices in our tiny neighborhood. 26 barriers to smooth traffic, which will make driving nearly impossible. (COMMENTS MADE OFF THE RECORD) Ms. D. Guerra: Practically impossible, yes. Sorry. I personally would have to go through the three, maybe four, devices every time I leave or return to my home. This is nuts. It's overkill. Please, in these tough economic times, do not waste taxpayer money on a project that almost everyone opposes. Oh, and by the way, why are you denying me and my neighbors our right to vote on this, to say yes or no? Thank you. Please vote no against PH 6, Madam Chair and Commissioners. Mr. Hannon: Chair, my apologies -- Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Hannon: Would you mind placing your name on the record? Or stating your name on the record. Ms. D. Guerra: Doriel Guerra and I also live at 1443 Southwest 23rd Street. Chair King: Gracias Pr my Spanish lesson today. Good morning. Oh, I'm sorry, it's his turn. Good morning. Nathaniel Burn: Good morning. My name is Nathaniel Burn and I'm representing Brightline Trains at 350 Northwest 1st Avenue, Suite 200. On behalf of Brightline Trains, I'd like to submit this letter to the Commission. Chair King: You're speaking on what agenda item? Which item? City of Miami Page 17 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 Mr. Burn: The Miami DDA. Chair King: Miami DDA, okay. Mr. Burn: D14 [sic]. On behalf of Brightline Trains, I'd like to submit this letter to the Commission in support of the Miami DDA. Our company and the guests we serve have witnessed firsthand how the Miami DDA's strategic initiatives have enhanced the appeal, accessibility and economic vitality of the downtown area. This letter goes into greater detail, and we'll submit for the record. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Mabelys Melton: Good morning, Madam Chair and Commissioners. My name is Mabel Melton, and I live at 2580 Tecumseh Drive. I too am here to speak in opposition to PH 6. I have a financial interest in my mother's home, and as a realtor, it is my professional conclusion that 26 traffic -impeding installations will significantly harm the property values of every dwelling in this small neighborhood. I direct your attention to this item in your agenda. You are being asked to waive the required resident concurrence for this project. We know from the expensive litigation over the road barriers the City deployed in the same neighborhood a few years ago that the County controls these roads. As we know that, the County has an exception to allow these types of projects by municipal public hearing instead of otherwise required voting by affected property owners. Know that you are being asked to do here. Shut down the residents' right to vote. That is undemocratic. That's downright un-American. There is no emergency. There is absolutely no need for urgency. Why not listen to the residents whose quality of life will be harmed? Why not put this to a vote? Madam Chair and Commissioners, as you can see this map, my mother's -- Mr. Hannon: Chair? Chair? (COMMENTS MADE OFF THE RECORD) Ms. Melton: Thank you. As you can see this map, Madam Chair, I will point to my mother's home. Right there. It is in the bull's eye. It's ground zero. These people had a hard time enough when the barriers were put up. Had a hard time getting ambulances. The majority of the folks that live in this neighborhood are senior citizens. They're not poor, they're not destitute, they've owned their homes all their lives. And along comes one person and decides that they want to change how people get in and out of the neighborhood for what? For what? I urge you, I urge you all to vote against this. Let the public speak and say their piece. And then we can have a hearing. Thank you very much. Chair King: Thank you. Thank you for your advocacy. Good morning. Hilmon Sorey: Good morning, Madam Chair and Commissioners. I'm speaking on behalf of DI.4. My name is Hilmon Sorey. I'm a resident of 1200 Brickell Bay Drive and also a co-founder of The Source, which is located at 14 Northeast 1st Street in downtown. We're a downtown innovation hub working with aspiring local entrepreneurs and job seekers to create economic opportunity. The DDA was instrumental in our decision to locate our offices in Downtown Miami, where we employ a diverse group of 10 in technology, marketing, administrative, and training roles. The DDA has consistently supported our efforts to provide job skills for training events, individuals who might be upskilling or reskilling, and trying to adapt to technology changes in this technology focused economy. Our team and our clients and our partners benefit from the assistance of the Freebee as well as the downtown ambassadors, as we tend to put in consistent late nights on a regular basis. The DDA has also supported our startup accelerator in an effort to provide resources, access, City of Miami Page 18 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 space, and funding to over 60 local founders and entrepreneurs every year. Anyone who is downtown often can see the impact the DDA has had from Christmas on Flagler through the Saturday market and the consistent refurbishment of storefronts, remediation of graffiti, and consistent support of local small businesses. For Miami to be perceived as a world -class city, I believe that our downtown cannot be an afterthought. I think that it's critically important that the DDA continues its mission to provide support to those without homes, cultural enrichment, attract businesses and reduce crime. Thank you very much. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Xiani Cox: Good morning. My name is Xiani Cox, and 1 live -- and 1 'in a resident of the city of Miami and I'm speaking ahead of D14 [sic] because every time the DDA conies up, the public is ignored, so I'm just here to explain what the DDA does and what's been going on. So, it -- so what's been going on recently that I've been noticing is the DDA -- that they give $450,000 to FC Barcelona, hands $100,000 to the UCF, and the rest -- where does that rest of that money goes? $3.85 million dollars on salaries and benefits, $3.35 million on vague initiatives, and nearly $2. million -- $2 million in sponsorships, and promotions, and this board is mostly managed by business interest instead of everyday residents of the city of Miami. So, the public is basically completely shut out, I would say. The DDA's top three executives make over -- earn over $625,000 combined. The DDA -- at least four marketing staffers make six figures, and they still pay $175,000 to outside PR firms. Meanwhile, working Miamians are footing the bill. Let's call it what it is, it's a double taxation. Polling from the Downtown Neighbors Alliance says it all. 85 percent oppose the UFC giveaway. 84 percent oppose the DDA tax. 56 percent want the DDA dissolved. Even Brickell and Downtown groups want out of this taxing district. And here's the kicker. 56 percent of the DDA's $13.5 million budget comes from the very residents now demanding an exit. Meanwhile, residents are left with filthy streets and rising condo fees, all while the DDA keeps cashing in. The DDA is a taxpayer -funded scam fueled by corporate giveaways, sky-high salaries and zero accountability. Please put this on the ballot and let the residents of Downtown and Brickell vote on this. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good afternoon -- good morning. Wishful thinking. Good morning. Iris Escarra: Good morning. Iris Escarra, with offices at 333 Southeast 2nd Avenue. First, I'd also like to congratulate John Greco for his amazing service at the City of Miami. I had the privilege of working with him from the outside and he is a true professional, a lawyer we would all strive to be like, so congratulations to John and his family. I'm here today on behalf of HLP Coconut Grove on PZ.11. We understand the board's decision and the board's direction on this particular item, and we have no opinion on such, but we did want to protect our client's vested rights for the property at 33 Southwest 27th Avenue. We'll be putting a record -- letter into the record for such and the board will proceed as they seem -- fit, thank you so much. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Jeff Dorfman: Good morning, Commissioner. My name is Dr. Jeff Dorfman. I live at 2020 North Bayshore Drive. I'm treasurer and director of Biscayne Neighborhoods Association. We are a non-profit that represents 16,000 people in Edgewater and Midtown. I speak in favor of the resolution CA.3 supporting the Marine Patrol. I see Mr. Carollo left this meeting. Chair King: Sir -- City of Miami Page 19 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 Mr. Dorfinan: Yes. Chair King: -- please do not direct comments to any one of us personally. Mr. Dorfman: Okay. I will not direct it to Mr. Carollo. In the past, some of my comments have been disparaged after speaking here by saying he's not from around here. So, for someone who says to me that I'm not from around here, I'd like to know what do you say to the people of Miami who are also not from around here? Why, not tell Miami residents, Mr. Carollo, if you plan to obey -- Chair King: Sir, sir, sir. Mr. Dorfinan: I'm sorry. Chair King: Do not direct your comments directly to one of us. Mr. Dorfinan: Okay. Chair King: And how are your comments in support of Marine Patrol? Mr. Dorfman: I just want to know if he plans to obey President Trump and deport Miami residents. Chair King: Sir, it is not on our agenda. You are in support of Marine Patrol. Mr. Dorfman: 1 am in support of Marine Patrol. 1 have a translator here who is here to translate my English words into Spanish. Chair King: President Trump doesn't want that. Am I wrong? That's what he said. Mr. Dorfinan: So, is -- Chair King: You mentioned President Trump. Mr. Dorfinan: Yes. Chair King: He says the United States' official language is English. Am I wrong, colleagues? Mr. Dorfinan: So, do you intend to deny the civil rights of the 70 percent -- Chair King: Sir -- Mr. Dorfinan: -- of Miami residents who speak Spanish? Chair King: -- you said you support Marine Patrol. You have to -- Mr. Dorfinan: I do support Marine Patrol -- Chair King: Okay, thank you. Mr. Dorfinan: -- but I also support civil rights. Chair King: Sir, we do not translate every person that comes here, their language, into Spanish. Mr. Dorfinan: But why not if 70 percent of the people in the city speak the language? City of Miami Page 20 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 Chair King: Sir, thank you. Thank you. Mr. Dorfinan: Okay, will -- Chair King: Thank you. Thank you. Mr. Dorfinan: -- one support -- Chair King: Thank you. Thank you. Mr. Dorfinan: We don't want to deport Miami residents. Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Dorfinan: Mr. Carollo, where are you, sir? Chair King: Sir. Good morning. Larissa Macko: Good morning. My name is Larissa Macco. I am a proud Miami native. I live at 1424 Northeast Miami Place, in downtown. I have been a Miami native, as 1 mentioned, and I've watched our city evolve not just in the skyline, but in spirit. And I'm here in support of the DDA. And so, what the DDA has done is more than just improve infrastructure, but it's helped cultivate a sense of place and pride. From cleaner, safer streets to thoughtful community activations in support of small businesses. They've helped shape Miami where people just don't visit, they belong. I've personally, witnessed the difference between families walking downtown at night, entrepreneurs opening doors in areas that were once overlooked, and artists bringing life to concrete walls. And that kind of growth doesn't happen without intention. It happens because people show up, collaborate, and care. And that's what the DDA has consistently done. Shout out to the Freebee, which has been an incredible and accessible way to move around and stay connected. It's definitely not just a ride; it makes the downtown feel like a neighborhood. And I'd personally love to thank the DDA, because when I moved from the suburbs into the city, I was welcomed, felt like it was my home, and connected me within the community that I didn't know would have existed. And that's what Miami is really about. People who care show up and make space for another. So, let's continue to support the efforts that are helping the city thrive together. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Elaine Black: Good morning. My name is Elaine Black from the Liberty City Trust, 4800 Northwest l2th Avenue. I am here in support of Resolution 1, to amend the budget to allow the Liberty City Trust to have a youth employment program for the summer of 2025. It will provide employment for young people in the greater Liberty City area. I appreciate your support. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Alexander Karavias: Good morning. My name is Alexander Karavias. I am the owner of Meraki Greek Bistro in Downtown Miami. I'm here to speak on behalf of the support of the DDA, Miami DDA. I think they have been very, very helpful. I've owned a business in downtown for over 10 years, and the DDA support has been vital to our survival, the survival of a lot of small businesses in downtown amidst the chaos of Flagler Street and other construction that's happening. I don't think the DDA is giving any organization money or resources. I think they're investing it, same way they're investing their time and resources into small businesses like us. City of Miami Page 21 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 The survival of small businesses like ourselves, 1 think, improves and is vital to the quality of life of our neighbors and of the residents. We depend on the neighbors and residents for us to be able to survive and make through. So, I think that we should all collaboratively help the DDA, help the small businesses and support them instead of trying to dissolve it and look for other ways to fix the problems. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Derrich Brown: Morning. My name is Derrich Brown. I live in 2020 North Bayshore Drive. But my journey started 16 years ago at 888 Biscayne Boulevard. And I received a text message propaganda about dissolving the DDA. And it made me think back to when 1 came down here 16 years ago, and it was practically embarrassing for a major metropolitan city to have a downtown that looked like Miami did. It was somewhat scary to go outside at night and get a taxi. I'm old enough to go pre-Uber, and to go outside and get a taxi was somewhat dangerous of just drug addicts or criminals that may be walking around on Biscayne Boulevard just a block away from the stadium. How I've seen that transform with world -class restaurants, events that are now being brought in by the DDA that are being competed for with major cities like New York and Los Angeles, FC Barcelona being a great example, they're picking Miami and they're picking Downtown Miami because it's now an appealing place to do business, it's an appealing place to live, and 1 think it's a misguided conversation, it's a misguided judgment to not take into account how much the city and that district has transformed, even over the recent past 15 to 16 years, and to stop that work that is by no means done, but to stop it now would be a horrible decision. Chair King: Thank you. Thank you for your advocacy. Good morning. Blonsky Batalien: Morning, everyone. My, name is Blonsky, and I live on 111 East Flagler Street. So, I have been downtown for like seven years now. And now I started working last year with the DDA. Before then, I didn't know much of the thing that they actually do. Like me, myself as an ambassador, like I started working there in November. Within a few months I really have a scope of all the things. Like me, personally, I've stopped two fires, one at Ross, one by Meraki, as an ambassador. Late night, midnight a few weeks ago, I helped a young girl. She was drunk, lost her car, everything. We assist her, even get on the phone, get the mom, send her Uber. So, it's easy for everybody to just want the DDA gone because they really don't know a lot of the things that we do, such as like keeping the street clean. When the light is actually off, we have to go see it, walk there late at night, call it in. So, people want to just destroy things instead of actually taking a look and see like how the DDA itself help the city. So, I'm really asking you guys to -- for your full support and helping us keep doing this work. Chair King: Thank you. Thank you for your work. Good morning. Stephen Gross: Good morning, my name is Stephen Gross. I'm a resident at 325 South Biscayne Boulevard in downtown. And I want to start off with a little story and interaction I had with the MDDA [sic]. I'm speaking on behalf of the MDDA [sic]. I was getting on the Metro Mover one day out by the Venetian, and on the -- while I was waiting for the train, there was a person with an orange MDDA [sic Jshirt on. And we struck up a conversation about homelessness And she told me a real heartfelt story that she was homeless, and she decided to go to the shelter. And the next day after she went to the shelter, cleaned up and got settled, there was a job fair. And she went down to the job fair and there was a booth there for the MDDA [sic]. And she got a job cleaning up the city. And she started making money and she became a supervisor on that crew. And now she has her own place and her own home and she's working. And she goes out every day to the homeless and she City of Miami Page 22 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 advocates to them that they can change their life too, because she's done it. And that was all made possible by the MDDA [sic]. They do great things. In my religion we call a mitzvah, .something -- you should do good every day. The MDDA [sic] does good things every single day. They create a lot of mitzvahs. Some of the stuff that I want to share with you. If we didn't have the MDDA [sicJ, more than 4,500 bags of trash would not be collected a month. More than 1,125 inches of graffiti would not be removed. More than 22 blocks would not be power washed. 650 hours additional patrol of off -duty officers would cease. 21 security cameras and 8 license plate readers in the Central Business District feeding into Real -Time Crime Center would go away. They do great stuff The ambassadors downtown make people feel comfortable, more so than the police. Not that I'm knocking the police. But if you're lost, or you don't know where you're going, or there's a homeless person that's not making you feel comfortable, they're there. And they give you secure walks. And they make sure you get where you need to go. And people need to remember that. As far as the business that they bring you to downtown, if there's people around here that don't understand business, that we have to put money out to get people to come in, we're not the only city, let's get rid of the DNA. We don't need the DNA. We need the MDDA [sic]. Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Gross: Thank you very much. Have a great day. Chair King: Good morning. Frederick Utley: Good morning, all. My name is Frederick Utley. 1 live at 2811 South Bayshore Drive. I'm here representing the South Bayshore Condominium Association. I'm speaking in opposition to RE.5, which would increase the number of events allowed by The Hangar next door. When this area was originally conceived of and developed, it was not to be a large-scale event area. It was to be a public park for residents, with restaurants. This unlimited increase in the number of events allowed without any checks or balances is not in the spirit of what this area, in our view, and I represent 1,400 units with -- that's 2,800 voters, what, in our unanimous view, this area is to be for. These events lead to noise, traffic, garbage, alcohol, and drugs. We have -- I am, in fact, after this going to go meet with the owners of The Hangar, and we will -- we have already been in discussions, and we will arrive at reasonable accommodations so that they will mitigate the adverse effects on our community. So, I would like that process, and we have already exchanged ideas, they've been accommodating, we believe we will reach an agreement. We would like the commission to consider these limitations and restrictions in their conditioning of any increase in events in this area, in particular at The Hangar. Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Utley: So, that's -- Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Utley: So, I urge you to defer RE -- Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Tini Irwin: Pardon me. The road of independence and liberties aged my eyes a little bit, so I got to use my spectacles here. Good morrow, esteemed commissioners and gathered citizens. I stand before thee not as a mere man of modern times, but as a herald of liberty, invoking the spirit of our forefathers who once declared enough. For too long we the people of downtown Brickell have been shackled by the unjust City of Miami Page 23 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 yoke of double taxation. Our hard-earned coin hath been squandered on frivolities and grand handouts to wealthy enterprises. Chair King: Sir? Sir? Mr. Irwin: While our streets suffer crime -- Chair King: Sir? Mr. Irwin: -- homelessness and neglect. Chair King: Sir? We need your name for the record and if you could -- I'm not sure what your name is today, but if you could also state for the record what item you're speaking on. 1 think 1 know, but just for the record. Mr. Irwin: Tim Irwin on DI.4. Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Irwin: We do not labor and toil to see our community bled dry. We seek not charity, but justice, the right to decide our own fate, free from the taxing grip of the Downtown Development Authority, the DDA. Let it be known, we demand our independence, we shall not be their cash machine. Let the people vote. Let them decide the future for our community. Put it in the ballot. Our call is simple. Liberty from waste, freedom from exploitation, and the power to govern our own destiny. Let us choose our path forward. I bid you to heed our call, for the spirit of independence doth still burn bright within us. I thank thee. Chair King: Thank: you, and thank you for your advocacy. Love it. Good morning. Commissioner Gabela: I love the part offreedom of exploitation. Chair King: Good morning. Amanda Olivastro: Good morning. My name is Amanda Olivastro, representing Julia and Henry's, here to speak in favor of RE.6, extending the waiver period for the Downtown Cup event to June 18th. Since its launch on May 2nd, the Downtown Cup has proven to be more than just a temporary activation. It's a vibrant, inclusive, green space that fosters play, connection, and community right on Flagler's newly finished streetscape. It's a reminder that when we create intentional and accessible spaces, people show up. The extension will allow us to expand our programming around free events for the community. On May 31st, we're hosting the UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) Champions League Final Block Party. This isn't just a watch party, it's an all -day celebration on Flagler Street for all ages. When Flagler Street is activated, businesses thrive. When it's not, activity becomes unpredictable. We must continue to give people a reason to discover downtown. Thank you for your support and consideration. On another note, I want to express my full support for the Miami DDA. As both a resident of downtown at 200 Biscayne Boulevard Way, as well as a representative of Julia and Henry's, let inc be clear, the DNA does not speak for me. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Federico Bariolo: Good morning. My name is Federico Bariolo. I'm a resident of the -- in Brickell, 465 Brickell Avenue, and I also have the privilege to -- and the pleasure to serve on the Brickell Homeowner Association Executive Committee. I would like to make some statements on behalf of the DDA issue, and to say that we City of Miami Page 24 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 are advocating, the Brickell Homeowner Association is advocating that the City of Miami Commission remove the Brickell neighborhood from the catchment area of the Downtown Development Authority. As you know, after the tragedy of Surfside, all condo owners are, you know, facing increasing fees. There is a condominium crisis. We are probably entering a camouflage recession and increasing taxes with no tangible quality of life services in return. And the DDA exorbitant salary expenditures are out of touch with the income levels of the vast majority of city of Miami residents. And Brickell contribution to the city extends far beyond property value. It helps subsidize the city garbage collection and generate a significant portion of municipal revenue. And I think that today, yet, Brickell is fundamentally different from Downtown. The DDA original mission was to redevelop Downtown, not Brickell. And in redeveloping Downtown, 1 think they did through the years a pretty good job. But Brickell does not require the same marketing or developing efforts that Downtown requires. It stands strong on its own. Thank you very much. Chair King: Thankyou. Good morning. Sandra Perez: Good morning, Ms. Chairman. Good morning, Commissioners. My name is Sandra Perez. I live at 244 Biscayne Boulevard. I am here as a proud -- resident of downtown. I'm here to speak in support of the DDA. I think the prior speakers have discussed all the positive improvement the DDA has done, so I don't want to go ahead and continue on the same path. What 1 want to do is instead use my time to state that 1 don't agree with Mr. Torres from the DNA; he doesn't speak for me. 1 don't agree, 1 don't think he has a vision for the DDA. The DDA has done wonderful things. I live in the same community he lives in, and unfortunately, under his leadership certain things have downgraded in our community, while approving other items that are in conflict of interest. I just don't want to get into very details. However, like I said, I don't -- he doesn't speak for me. I don't agree in canceling anything to do with the DDA. The DDA has done wonderful things for downtown. Actually, the improvements that I had seen in downtown had made me move my kids and myself from Miami Lakes to Downtown. So, I plead with the community to continue, you know, the wonderful work of the DDA. Thank you. Chair King: Thankyou. Good morning. Margarita Czupryn: Good morning, Commissioners. My name is Margarita Czupryn, and Pm also a fellow downtowner. I want to take a moment to thank Commissioner Gabela for his recent statement on social media, one part stood out to me in particular. Miami deserves an honest, ethical, and effective government, demand better for our city. And I couldn't agree more. That's why I'm here today, to echo that call for accountability, and transparency by asking for your support in putting a very simple question on the ballot, should downtown residents and stakeholders have the opportunity to decide whether or not we want to continue being a part of the Downtown Development Authority? We want a voice, and more importantly, we want a choice. It's time to let the people of Downtown Mianii decide what kind of representation and leadership works best for our community. If we feel the DDA no longer reflects our priorities, we should have the democratic right to step away. That process starts with a vote. Nothing more and nothing less. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Thank you for your advocacy. Good morning. Christopher Walker: Good morning. My name is Christopher Walker, and I am a resident of District 1 at 3109 Northwest 11 th Street. I've come to speak in regards to item RE (Resolution) 817646. I've spent the last 20 years studying, working, and building a family, to make Miami my home. The city has undergone so many changes, many, of them positive, and others simply growing pains. Freebee is a City of Miami Page 25 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 homegrown Miami company that has been operating and serving the community for aver a decade. Many others here have -- that are supporting the DDA have mentioned Freebee as one of the wonderful things that's funded. Freebee is synonymous with Miami. I find it disconcerting that the city would give such an audacious slap in the face to a local business by awarding a no -bid contract to a non -local company. I urge the council to shoot down this referendum and show its support for fair and equal competition by running an RFP (Request for Proposal). I love my city, and I know that wise and competent minds will understand the danger this precedent will set and the message the City Council is sending to the Miami business community. Thank you for your time. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Abbey Ape: Hi, good morning. My name is Abbey A. I am a resident of District 2. I wear a lot of different hats, so I see a lot of different perspectives. And I'm speaking on DI.4. First, I just want to say how great it is to see so many people out here. I think it's time that we get a bigger chamber, potentially. Hopefully, that's something that we can see in the future so that we can continue to engage all of our residents. And for today's topic, I just want to acknowledge that I have attended a lot of the DDA events with my family on the Downtown side of the neighborhood, and we always have a really good time. However, I do want to affirm our neighbors in Brickell who may sometimes not feel seen because those activations do not happen on the Brickell side, only on the Downtown side. A lot of the neighbors have felt overlooked and are even asking to be removed from the catchment area. I do think that there is a lot of room for improvement, and I hope that today's conversation leads to greater clarity, better balance, and commitment to serving all neighborhoods and communities within their catchment area. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Danielle Villoch: Good morning, Commissioners. My name is Danielle Villoch, and I'm here today as a Coconut Grove resident and homeowner speaking in strong support of passing PZ.11 without amendment. In addition to a current homeowner, I grew up in Coconut Grove, I went to school in Coconut Grove for 12 years, and I've seen Coconut Grove through its many phases and iterations. The current phase of development in Coconut Grove leaves it in a dangerous balance of being overdeveloped and losing the authenticity and the original character of the City of Miami's oldest neighborhood. Passing PZ11 without amendment is integral to preserving Coconut Grove. Allowing bonus height in these areas threatens to undermine the original intent of Neighborhood Conservation District 3 and threatens the preservation of the heritage of this dear community to the City of Miami. The increased building height leads to higher density which in turn strains infrastructure, traffic, and public services. I know Coconut Grove residents have repeatedly sent the commissioners photos of traffic backing up from the circle on 27th, all the way almost to 32nd Avenue in the mornings. Even without this additional density, Coconut Grove experiences significant traffic congestion and storm water management issues. In addition to traffic from existing residents and schools, Google Maps and Waze regularly reroutes people from US-1 through our back streets. These streets and this neighborhood district cannot handle additional density. Thank you so much for your consideration. Chair King: Thank you. Thank you for your advocacy. Good morning. Aaron Brill: Good morning, Commissioners. My name is Aaron Brill, and I'm a resident of 495 Brickell Avenue, Miami. I'm here today regarding agenda item DI4 because the Downtown Development Authority is spending our tax dollars in ways that are completely out of touch with the real needs of our community. In just a few City of Miami Page 26 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 short months, the DDA has approved $100,000 to the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), $450,000 to FC (Futbol Club) Barcelona, another $175,000 to the College Football Playoffs Championship in 2026. That's over $700,000 in public funds handed over to wealthy global brands while our neighborhoods are being neglected. Just take a look around Icon Brickell. We pay for services like City trash pickup, but we don't receive them. Trash piles up, the streets are dirty, the area's become a magnet for homelessness, with people forced to live in unsafe and unsanitary conditions. We have homeless people defecating on our baywalk and I have the photos to prove it. This isn't just mismanagement; it's a clear case of misplaced priorities. And let me be clear, it is -- this isn't about eliminating the DDA at all. It's about the fact that the DDA can function without taxpayer money. The DDA can and should without -- should operate without pulling from the pockets of residents who are already paying for the services that they're not receiving. We should be funding public safety, supporting local small businesses, and uplifting the community -based cultural programs without writing blank checks for the global corporations. So, today I'm calling on the Commission to please do the right thing. Please support a public referendum on the DDA. Let the people fund it, decide how it operates. We deserve a voice, we deserve real investment in our neighborhoods, and we are not going away. Thank you very much. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Paris Wallace: Good morning. My name is Paris Wallace. I'm a resident here in the Grove. 1 wanted to speak on two things today. First is the passage of PZ.11 without any amendments. This was a loophole that your predecessors allowed, and I'm very proud that you are closing that loophole. Unfortunately, there's another giant loophole on the agenda today, which is PZ.5. Essentially, PZ.5 will allow the City to push forward projects for private developers and supersede rules that have been set up for the protection of public safety and for the residents. I actually am the guy who went and watched the Zoning Board presentation by the City for this specific PZ.11 - - excuse me, PZ.5, and they said it was for three projects that they needed this ability; one in Little River, one in West Grove, and one in Allapattah. Unfortunately, the way this is written will give a loophole big enough to drive a Mack truck through to allow anyone who's connected, anyone -- any developers or other folks who have connections in the city, for the City to move forward their development despite the rules of the city, to be able to supersede the rules that every normal person plays by, to allow them to get ahead and do projects that otherwise wouldn't be permitted. So, I encourage you to send this back to the City, to say -- and I definitely support the projects in Little Rivet-, West Grove, and Allapattah. Give them the ability to move those forward, but do not give the blanket ability for the City to intervene on behalf of private landowners and developers. This may be the -- you know, the meaning of this will disappear over time. And in three months and in three years, just like PZ.5 - - or excuse me, PZ.II, we're going to be back here closing this loophole after rich, wealthy, well-connected developers have snuck a freight train through. Thank you so much. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Jeffrey Florez-Taylor: Good morning, Madam Chair and Commissioners. My name is Jeff. I also live here in Coconut Grove. So, the first time I spoke before this Commission was two meetings ago, which was my first time ever. And I am back today to reaffirm my strong support for PZ.11, which excludes all properties in the Grove under NCD-3 from T5 bonus height. PZ.11 received unanimous support from the Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board, and this Commission, at its first reading, also voted unanimously to support that. So, as you've heard from a few neighbors here today, it also has overwhelming backing from the community and represents a great step for our neighborhood. So, I'll keep this short. I respectfully urge you to City of Miami Page 27 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 please support PZ.11 without amendment and vote in favor of final passage today. So, thank you again, and thank you to Commissioner Pardo and his full team for their leadership on this. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Thank you. Good morning. Katrina Morris: Hi. Chair King: Hi, good morning. How are you doing? Ms. Morris: Good morning. Katrina Morris, Coconut Grove resident and homeowner. I am here to speak on RE.4, which Chairman King, 1 -- you have sponsored, which I think is a good step forward. But we received an email that it was going to be deferred. Chair King: The Manager forgot to say that initially, so it was -- Ms. Morris: Okay. Well, then, I'm going to speak on it. I think it's a great first step. We do need an assessment for our overall tree canopy within the City of Miami to know where we're going before we start to figure out how to get there. I think this should be taken slowly, especially with something like PZ.5 on the agenda, which would, you know, if there's a tree violation, if somebody wants to move forward, they can get the approval, a blanket approval, and move forward with a tree violation in place. We would ask that we define what best practices are being used, what the criteria will be used to evaluate them, which municipalities or models will serve as the basis for comparison, and what environmental regulations will be included in this assessment, such as stormwater drainage, swales, landscaping code, recycling, composting, herbicide, pesticide use, et cetera. So, I love the idea of this. I think that it needs to be really robust, and before it comes -- any legislation comes before the City and the public, that it go through the process. I also advocate against PZ.5, and I do advocate for PZ.11. I would have included NCD-2 as well, but that's going to be 30 stories. You know, thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Yadira Diaz: Good morning, Commissioners. My name is Yadira Diaz, and I'm a Downtown Miami resident for the last three years. I'm also the founder of Gradible, a sustainability startup born right here in Miami. I want to take a moment to recognize the impact the Miami DDA has had both personally and professionally. I take the Freebee all the time, and because of it, I know it's possible for me and others to live move -- to live and move easily in a City which matters. And the fact that they're Teslas help reduce our carbon footprint, especially when 40 percent of Miami's emissions come from transportation. I see the DDA everywhere, from small business pop -ups to health and wellness events, startup pitch competitions, and even sports activations like the one I recently saw on Flagler Street in collaboration with the MLS (Major League Soccer) and Delta. I also want to acknowledge the Downtown ambassadors. One walked me home at night purely out of kindness. Another helped me find a business I couldn't locate. And these small moments may seem minor, but they make the City feel safe, human, and livable. Professionally, the DDA has been an incredible partner for my startup. When I learned that the City of Seattle was offering a $500 rebate for sustainability upgrades, I pitched a similar idea to the DDA and they doubled it. Thanks to their leadership, we launched a $1,000 rebate for coffee shops in their jurisdiction to implement programs like reusable cup systems and surplus food donations that will help organizations like Camillus House. This will also help with waste reduction, which is crucial as we face a looming landfill crisis. And they didn't stop there. I'm running out of time, but I've been listening to many comments shared today, and I just want to say I believe in City of Miami Page 28 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 fairness and transparency. No system is perfect, but based on my lived experience, the DDA has shown up, stepped up, and made meaningful progress possible. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Steve Capellini: Good morning. I'm Steve Capellini. I live in Coconut Grove on Florida Ave., here today representing the board of Center Grove Neighbors. Center Grove Neighbors has 500 active participants and there are 7,000 more or less residents in this area. And we passed a resolution on the board of Center Grove Neighbors to indicate strong support of PZ.11, rescinding T5 bonus height for NCD- 3. And we'd also like to commend our commissioner in District 2 for his leadership on this important legislation and going forward with the support of all the other commissioners. Thank you very much. Chair King: Thankyou. Good morning. Eddie Gloria: Good morning, Madam Commissioner and Board. My name's Eddie Gloria. Fin the CEO (Chief Executive Office') of Camillus House. And I'm here to speak on DI4. My address is 1603 Northwest 7th Avenue. Camillus House has been serving this city through many great programs, and one of which is the DDA funded DET, the Downtown Enhancement Team. That program has over the years served thousands of people who have come through and have been able to transfer from our system into great jobs and into more stable housing. Just a back of the envelope estimate, based on the number of people we've served, the program has been able to save the City more than $10 million in the cost associated with these folks often going into ER (Emergency' Room) or the justice systems and other resources of the City. We love these great partnerships. We understand you have a very difficult task. You have a lot of information that's been presented today. I don't envy your position and the decisions you have to make. I commend you for truing to listen and being reasonable about that. And I hope that in more than anything, reason prevails here. This program is a critical piece to the community. We appreciate the funds and the support for that, and ask that you consider and remember that in this process. We appreciate the partnership with the City of Miami. We often look to you to guide and help us make great decisions and this is another one of those great moments. So, thank you so much for your partnership and your position on all of this. Be well. Chair King.: Thank you. Good seeing you. Good morning. Gayathri Melissa Samuel: Good morning. Can you all hear me? Oh, how about now? Perfect. Good morning, Chairwoman and Commissioners. My name is Melissa Samuel and I'm a lifelong resident of Coconut Grove. My grandmother has lived here since 1970s and my, family runs JJ Orchids, which is a small business located in the heart of Coconut Grove. I'm here to speak on Resolution 8 and to urge you all to support a fair and transparent RFP (Request for Proposals) process that gives local providers like Freebee a chance to compete. Right now, there's a resolution to award a contract to a county company without opening it up for public bidding. That's deeply concerning especially when we have already a proven local partner like Freebee that's been serving our community with dedication for years. Freebee isn't just a transportation service. They've supported small businesses, reduced traffic, created local jobs, and provided reliable neighborhood focused service. Moving forward with a no -bid contract for a non -local company ignores the value of a trusted provider who has -- who knows this community and has already invested in it. Coconut Grove deserves decisions that reflect transparency, fairness, and the voices of the people who live and work here. Thank you. Chair King: Thankyou. Good morning. City of Miami Page 29 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 Amenia McNeil: Good morning. My name is Amenia McNeil. I'm the executive director of the Martin Luther King Economic Development Corporation located at 6114 Northwest 7th Avenue, and I'm here to ask for support of item PH.8. With this grant, MLKEDC (Martin Luther King Economic Development Corporation) would he able to refurbish a space located at the residence of MLK building, which is on 62nd Street. And so, support of this item will assist our organization in expanding the capacity and training of the Kitchen Incubator Program. Currently our participants have been learning and working on as how to grow their food based businesses with a focus on catering. But with having a cafe, they can now shift that focus and get training and experience into how to run a restaurant business. If you have had a chance to drive down 62nd Street, you'll see that it is going -- undergoing great transformation, but there are limited options in terms of food, mainly fast food restaurants. So, in addition to allowing this program to give a benefit to our participants with training, in return, our participants can then provide a benefit to the community by providing good food. And if you had a chance to have the food of our participants it's fresh, it's not fast, it's superb. So, again we just ask for support. We thank the City, of course, for the past support we have received because the successes that we have had in this Kitchen Incubator Program have would not have been possible without the support of this honorable Commission. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Commissioner Gabela: By the way, I've had your food; it's very good. Ms. McNeil: Thank you. Chair King: Good morning. Rolando Masserrer: Good morning, Commissioners and Chairwoman. My name is Rolando Masserrer. I live at 244 Biscayne Boulevard, and I'm here to speak on the DDA. I've been in Downtown for almost 14 years, at a time it's been mentioned when it was very desolate, not necessarily always fun to walk around in. And I've seen what the DDA and really the City's done to, you know, reinvent Downtown. Going back to the activations that we've heard about on Flagler, but before that, you know, when they took over the parking lot on Biscayne, which was something that I was hoping would be permanent, but anyways, they've been just great for Downtown. The ambassadors, a big shout out to them, that they've been spoken to. There's a couple things that's just really concerning, you know. I agree with some of the complaints coming from the DNA (Downtown Neighbors Alliance), the graffiti, the homelessness, right? I don't understand why it's all being pinned to the DDA. And on top of that, it's being done so in a really dishonest and, you know, deceitful campaign of smear. Instead of working with the DDA, they're going about in a way to destruct it, and I don't even know what they want to do with it. I don't know if they've thought that through. What happens to Downtown without the DDA? Who steps in? Are we expecting, I don't know, magicians to step in? I'm not sure. We can reform, we can look at it, that's all great, but the DDA needs to stay, and if it doesn't stay, it needs to be a plan. It can't just be looking for a future brochure or campaign brochure, you know. This is much more important than that. This is the lives of a lot of people and an investment of a lot of people, both residents as well as businesses. So, thank you vet)/ much. Chair King: Thank you. Thank you for your advocacy. Good morning. Kristen Lynch: Good morning. Kristen Lynch, 2678 Tigertail. I moved here in 2020, and I recently got activated into paying attention to local politics after crossing City of Miami Page 30 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 South Bayshore and it being terming. And it's a very slippery slope ,from that to watching Zoning Board meetings and reading deep legislation and nerding out. And so, I'm here today actually to urge you to oppose PZ.5. PZ.5 would allow the City of Miami to apply for development approvals on behalf of property owners with outstanding code violations or unpaid liens. This change would set an incredibly dangerous precedent and essentially says that if you break the rules, don't worry, the City of Miami might step in and fix it for you. There's nothing to stop this from being abused. What's to stop a developer from lobbying the City to push through a rezoning or a variance on their behalf? What's to stop this from becoming a tool for political favoritism? Having watched the meeting from April 2nd, I know that this was introduced to solve a specific issue, but we shouldn't open the door citywide just to fix a narrow planning challenge. That's like fixing a leaky faucet by flooding the entire house. There are better, more targeted solutions. This amendment weakens accountability, invites abuse, and sends the wrong message. Please reject this change. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Michelle Hung: Good morning. Fin Michelle Hung, and I'm here representing the Downtown Media -- oh, pardon. I'm here on -- for DI.4. I'm here to represent the Downtown Media Center. We are one of the only cultural organizations in Downtown Miami. We are a creative, co -working hub dedicated to film, storytelling, and community connection. Since our founding, the Miami Downtown Development Authority has been a consistent and hands-on partner. They've helped us navigate permits, supported us and our community with safety guidance, and supported our programs. Their team regularly shows up attending our events, sharing them with their networks, and even serving as jurors for our creative showcases. They're not just advisors, they're collaborators, and they're hands-on directly in our community. The DDA has been instrumental in uplifting both business and cultural Downtown -- and culture Downtown. Thanks to their efforts, over 40 artists and organizations have received funding through their creative collaborator- grants. More than 700 residents and businesses have been supported through the Permit Clinic. 18 new businesses have opened up or moved to Downtown. And while some groups now tout initiatives Downtown, we must be clear, much of that progress wouldn't exist without the DDA's vision and groundwork. We're concerned about a growing lack of continuity and vision from other groups who seem to overlook this fact. The DDA is a non partisan, proactive and mission driven. We fully support their continued leadership because they are vital to safety, culture, and economic well-being of Downtown Miami. And personal notes, in the time that I've been in Downtown Miami, compared to 2022 to now in 2025, I've seen a dramatic increase in not just the livelihood of it -- it was very -- I don't want to call it decrepit, but you know, it was not an ideal place to walk alone, especially as a woman, and it wasn't -- it didn't feel safe. But now today, I definitely can say with full force, I'm pretty confident walking at night. I mean, let's say 80 percent confident. But I think what the DDA has done has been great, and I've seen the direct impacts of it in real time. Thank you for your time. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Claudio Miro: Good morning, Madam Chair, Commissioners. My name is Claudia Miro, vice president at Freebee, headquartered right here in Miami at 371 Northeast 61 st Street, 33137. Let me repeat that. We are local. We've served the City for over 13 years, operating five services in the City of Miami, four of which are right here in District 2. We operate 22 of the 34 cities that make up Miami -Dade County. We are not outsiders. We are embedded, experienced, and committed to this community. We are here today because District 2 is attempting to use a piggyback contract to bypass a trusted local vendor, Freebee, in favor of a company with no local presence, no City of Miami Page 31 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 track record here, inferior technology, at a much higher cost. Let's be clear, the service being brought back to Coconut Grove was created by Freebee, funded by the BID (Business Improvement District), we built it from the ground up, and it became one of the most successful automated transit services in the city. You don't scrap what works, you build on it. And for the record, if this is about getting it done quickly, Freebee also has the same ability to offer piggyback with contracts competitively bid right here in Miami -Dade County and District 2 was well aware. And by the way, that County approval that District 2 received applies to the service, not the vendor, so the City could move forward just as quickly with Freebee using that same County approval. Even more important, Freebee can deliver the same service for $100,000 less. That's $100,000 in taxpayer service. So, why weren't we included, or our calls returned? Why wasn't a better deal even explored? Freebee's mission aligns perfectly with the BID. We don't just move people; we support local businesses. Our app features local merchants for free. Our team walks the streets, visits businesses, drives engagement. Circuit doesn't offer that and never has. And let's not forget riders. Putting two overlapping services in the same area on two different apps creates unnecessary confusion. That's not better service, that's bad planning. This is more than a transit contract. It's about transparency, taxpayer value, and putting community first. Freebee is local, Freebee is proven, and Freebee is ready. Let us save you money, let us compete. Thank you. Applause. Unidentified Speaker: No. Chair King: Ah, ah, ah, get them out. Where's my sergeant at arms? Why? You guys, I've warned you, I've asked you, we are trying to keep decorum. Please excuse yourself those who have clapped. Excuse yourself Unidentified Speaker: I'm sorry. Chair King: Good morning. Mary Yasel: Hi, good morning. My name is Mary Yasel, and I've been a resident of Miami for the past eight years, and it has been a pleasure to build my own businesses here and help provide many, opportunities in the community. I have businesses from real estate to beauty and health centers, and I am speaking today as a business owner in Miami. I understand the power of accessibility and visibility. That's why Freebee isn't just a rideshare app. I believe that it is a strategic partner for local businesses like mine. Freebee offers eeo friendly on -demand transportation that connects people directly to our doors. By making it easier for customers to explore neighborhoods, visit shops, salons, and restaurants without the hassle of parking or driving, Freebee drives real foot traffic. It also aligns with the values of innovation and sustainability that define the future of business. It's free for riders, electric powered, and hyper -local, making it an ideal platform for targeted marketing and authentic community engagement. For businesses that care about growth, impact, and relevance in Miami's fast -paced market, Freebee, I believe, is very important and essential. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Ephraim Murillo: Good morning, Chairwoman. I haven't seen you in the longest. I really like your Spanish, Ms. King. My name is Ephraim Murillo, Jr. I'm the co- founder of Luzeph Investments Group. I live in 600 Brickell Key Drive, Number 700. And I'm here to support Freebee. Freebee is -- I use Freebee in Bal Harbour. And I just can't believe that we're not giving the opportunity to Freebee to actually be part City of Miami Page 32 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 of District 2. And (UNINTELLIGIBLE). You have done a lot of things that are not good. But this, you have to get behind Freebee. There's no -- Chair King: Sir, sir, sir, do not address any gilts -- Mr. Murillo: Okay. Chair King: -- directly, please. Mr. Murillo: There's no reason why a company that has had already 29 contracts in Miami -Dade County, not to be in my district, 1 took the time from my very busy schedule to be here because the commissioner has not been able to sit down with Freebee and give them the opportunity to talk about everything that they could do. Not only Freebee is good for people that could ride it, but also for the business. You know, as a marketing expert, as a PR (Public Relations) guy, whenever you have a free lead, a free prospect that is going to be in the car and that is going to see your business, and then that business is going to give you a discount if you ride with Freebee, is unheard of that the commissioner does not support it. Chair King: Again, sir, do not address any -- Mr. Murillo: How many minutes do I have still? Chair King: I'm sorry? Mr. Murillo: How many minutes do I have? Chair King: None. Mr. Murillo: Okay, perfect. Chair King: I asked you -- Mr. Murillo: Thank you so much. Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Murillo: Thank you, Ms. King. Nice seeing you. Nice seeing you again, (INAUDIBLE). Francisco Medina: Hello, guys, my name is Francisco. This is in reference to item RE.8, 17646, and I'm against this item, all right. (UNINTELLIGIBLE) commissioner without an RFP, request for a proposal, trying to push through a deal to bring an on -demand transportation service to Coconut Grove using an outside vendor. This will cost residents more money. It isn't local. And if that's not bad enough, they're using a piggyback contract from Hollywood. They're not even in Miami -Dade County. Let that sink in. All right? Freebee is a local on -demand company. It has a strong track record in Coconut Grove. They success -- they successfully operated an on -demand service in the Grove before the pandemic. Okay, and it continued to run a well -received hybrid bus route service here in the area as well. They are local, they are proven, and they deserve a fair shot. Commissioner Gabela made a great point in an emergency meeting on Tuesday about the importance of fair and open RFPs. I hope that him and the rest of you guys stick with that, all right. As a City of Miami resident, I strongly urge the Commission to reject this no -bid deal and instead open it up to a transparent, competitive RFP, okay. That way it ensures the most innovative, cost-effective service for our community. Thankyou guys for listening. City of Miami Page 33 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 Chair King: Thank you. Thank you for your advocacy. Good morning. Miguel Mirandes: Hello, Madam Chair and Commissioners. Thank you for the opportunity to speak this morning. My name is Miguel Mirandes, and my address is 760 Northeast 85th Street. I'm a City of Miami resident who's here in strong support of our local transit provider, Freebee, while being concerned about resolution RE.8. As an avid user of the service since 2019 throughout the City of Miami, I chose to reach out on my own in favor of Freebee to find out why they were being excluded. The response I got from District 2 representatives was a bit concerning. In the words of the community, liaison, Javier Gonzalez, he called the no -bid process transparent and balanced, when it's blatantly neither. From my understanding, no RFP was issued, no competitive process was held, and no qualified local providers were given a fair shot. Out of the respect for the Miami community, I hope you'll vote no on item RE.8 and open this contract up to a bid process. I'd also like to express my full support for the Miami DDA and everything they have done for the Downtown Miami community. Thank you for your time. Chair King: Thank you. Thank you for your advocacy. Good morning. Branden Fernandez: Good morning. Hello, Commissioners. My name is Branden Fernandez, and I'm a proud Coconut Grove resident at 3001 Southwest 27th Avenue. I'm speaking here today in strong opposition to RE.8, which aims to award a no -bid contract to a non -local transit provider with zero footprint or proven track record here in our county of Miami -Dade. Though 1 may also stand here as a supporter of the homegrown and local operator in Freebee, my primary concern is for my fellow residents in the Grove community and throughout District 2. More often than not, it is the taxpayers who lose whenever a closed -door arrangement is made for a public service contract. I think we all can agree on that. Many of us in the Grove voted and supported our commissioner because his office promised a transparent -- promised transparency, fairness, and a commitment to ethical leadership. I myself was one of those people. However, this no -bid deal the District 2 office has arranged behind closed doors goes very much against those principles and has left many of us in the Grove community confused and disappointed. My only hope is that if this resolution RE.8 were not to pass, we may finally have a competitive and transparent procurement process for transit services in my neighborhood. To the entirety of the Commission, I respectfully, request that you vote against this no -bid microtransit deal in favor of an open RFP. You also have an opportunity to support an open and fair process and ensure that my Coconut Grove community gets the best microtransit deal possible. Again, I strongly, strongly implore you all to stand against this no -bid arrangement for Coconut Grove and vote against RE.8. Thank you for your time. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Desiree D 'Souza: Good morning Commissioners. How are you all? Desiree D 'Souza. I've come on DI.4. I just want to speak on behalf of the residents. As you can tell in the room -- sorry, excuse my back, everybody, as you can tell in the room that most people here were all corporate. DDA helps. They do what they have to. We as residents, we need separation. I believe they can support themselves without taxation on us. So, that's all I'm here to say. No propaganda. I belong to the DNA. I have my, own voice. I have my own values. I respect everybody in the room. However, we fight for the residents, and they fight for the businesses. So, that's all I've come here to say, and thanks for your time. Chair King: Thank you. Thank you for your advocacy. Good morning. City of Miami Page 34 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 Estelamary Del Cristo: Good morning. Good morning. My name is Estelamary Del Cristo. (COMMENTS MADE OFF THE RECORD) Ms. Del Cristo: Good morning. Can you hear me? Chair King: Yeah. Ms. Del Cristo: Okay. Good morning. My name is Estela del Cristo and I'm a proud resident of the City of Miami as well as a tenured employee for Freebee. I began my career as a driver ambassador in nearby Coral Gables and have proudly served rides and riders in other municipalities nearby, such as Key Biscayne and Pinecrest. I'm here today to express my frustration with the Commission on behalf of the fellow Freebee driver ambassadors who are also proudly serve this city and county. The fact that my hometown is considering awarding a no -bid contract to a non -local company is a slap in the face to 250 plus staff members who live here, work here, and are present years -- presently years building up the community to trust Freebee as a transit service. I strongly urge you to reject this no -bid contract and give us a chance to once again serve our community of Coconut Grove. Thank you. Have a good day. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Lucy Foerster: Good morning, Commissioners. My name is Lucy Foerster, and I am here as a proud resident of District 2 and Coconut Grove and as a professional who deeply is invested in my local community. I live here, I work here, I also play here. And like many, others, I deeply care about the decisions that are being made to affect our neighborhood. Freebee isn't just a transportation service. It's a part of what makes Coconut Grove feel like a village. Since 2018, Freebee has been a consistent asset for our community. They help keep local economy moving and make it easier for people to support neighborhood businesses and they play a major role in helping many of them survive during different times. To this day, Freebee continues to operate in Coconut Grove, showing up for the community, not just through a service but through partnership and engagement. As the executive director of the Way Forward Foundation, previously known as the Woody Foundation, our mission is to enhance the quality of life for people living with paralysis. And I've seen this commitment from Freebee firsthand. They have been a generous donor of ours and a dedicated partner, consistently stepping up to make a difference in the local community and the work that we do. What I'm asking for is simple, a process that is full and fair and to be allowed for them to submit an RFP. Let this local company have a chance to compete. Freebee is Coconut Grove. Let's make sure we support the people and the businesses that have already supported us. Thank you for your time. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Logan McLeod: Good morning, Commissioners. How are you? I am Logan McLeod. I'm VP (Vice President) of National Business Development for Circuit. So, I'm here to speak on RE.8. I'm going to keep it simple, and I'm just going to talk facts. The facts are, this was an open process and transparent. We submitted a proposal, so did Freebee. Coconut Grove BID, specifically Mark Burns, assessed it. Members of the City assessed it, weighed it, and chose us overall as the best solution. Not just from a cost perspective, but from an innovation and overall impact from a mobility perspective. Yes, you don't know us, but we are not an outsider. We've been in business for over 13 years. We have over 250 vehicles live nationally, seven states and the District of Columbia, and then also all over Broward and Palm Beach City of Miami Page 35 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 County, also Downtown Orlando. This is not our first rodeo. We have proven ourselves, and we have won this business, fair and square. Now 1 understand that you all came here and supported the local business, and I'm all for that. Respect. Really, respect. So, what I ask, though, is that there's, I believe, a line between concern and fear. And I'm seeing a little bit offear here. And if they operate 22 cities and we're just saying one location, what's the fear of us coming in and competing, right? That's what this country was built on, is competition. So, allow us to come in here, show what we can do, show the residents in the community what we can do, and I promise you, you will be pleasantly surprised. I appreciate your time. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Ivonne Berrios: Good morning. My name is Ivonne Berrios, and I'm here to speak on item DI.4. I am the chief operating officer, chief financial officer, and board treasurer, very proud of it, of the Miami Downtown Development Authority of the City of Miami. I serve alongside a board of residents, business owners from the DDA district. And I also want to add to the record some additional letters of support, our annual report, and also facts so the city commissioners have a copy of them. In my role I see a lot of the vital services and I see the need and how the Miami DDA provides the residents, business owners, and visitors daily. The largest portion of our budget is dedicated to quality of life, more than 53 percent of it. This is our current budget, as next year's budget is still in the works. We also have the Downtown Enhanced Team that for people that do not know, is a second chance program that we have more than 60 individuals having an opportunity of being seen and work for the City. We also focus in the cleaning beautification. We also provide off -duties police officers for Brickell and Downtown. And security camera network, which we are expanding into Brickell and alongside baywalk. We support organizations that address homelessness, and we have the Downtown ambassadors, who help thousands of individuals and businesses monthly. In addition, we provide grants for businesses, arts and culture, institutions and community events, all with the goal of making our district a livable and welcoming neighborhood. These are services provided by the Miami DDA and that will cease if the scope of the agency were to change. The impact to residents and businessowners, visitors will be devastating, no doubt on that. I respectfully ask that you consider the impact on Downtown Miami's quality of life without the support of the Miami DDA. Thank you all. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Stanley Young: Thank you, Commissioners, for giving us this time. This is Chaplain Stanley Young of Freedom Prison and Jail Ministry, 500 Northwest 2nd Avenue here in Miami. I am speaking on PHI, PH.2, and PH.3, the community housing development that HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development) set up many years ago to help those who needed housing, who needed a place to stay. I'm here to advocate for those that are coming out of our prisons and jails. As you have known that I have been, you know, singing the same song for the last two years, that they need your support, they need your help. They need you to help give them that new direction, that new start in life that they so desperately need. I walk the streets of Miami, and I share with them and try to direct them, try to assist them in any and every way that I can. I need your support to support them to do what they need in your community. They need housing. There's no housing even in our shelters and even our treatment centers because they are full. They're full because there's no affordable housing that is in the community that they really need, who are in the shelters, need to get out of the shelters to help those who are living on the streets. So, you are doing a great job. You -- I keep seeing the Department of Housing and Community Development. Anytime they pop up, I'm very much for it. The CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) grants that you use to help assist those who are trying to assist those who need housing, who need grants. I really thank you, City of Miami Page 36 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 Commissioners, staff, and all those that work to serve our community. 1 thank you. God bless. Chair King: Thank you. Mariela Gabela: Go ahead. No. Mr. Todd, I would like you to swear me in because when you swore everybody', it was for a PZ item. This is for his pocket item. I want you to swear me in. Chair King: Ma'am, love you, first. We don't have any pocket items before us right now, and we're only talking about the items that are on the agenda. Commissioner Gabela: Actually, there is a pocket item. Chair King: No. Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, you said yes. Chair King: It's a discussion item. Ms. Gabela: Okay, I'm talking about that discussion item. Chair King: Okay. You don't have to be -- Ms. Gabela: I'm giving information. Chair King: You don't have to be sworn in for the discussion item. Ms. Gabela: Okay. Chair King: Okay. Ms. Gabela: My name is Mariela Gabela, 1701 Northwest South River Drive. And I'm probably going to cry, but I'm going to stay to the end. Number one -- Chair King: Do not -- Ms. Gabela: -- I want him -- Chair King: Do not address -- Ms. Gabela: -- to take my kids -- Chair King: Do not address any of us. Ms. Gabela: -- out of his mouth. Number one. Chair King: Do not address any of us personally. Ms. Gabela: He's messing with our -- with my livelihood now, okay? He's been messing with my livelihood since 2023, okay? He's had a person outside my house watching me night and day. He has the sergeant at arms over there take photos of me and watch me day and night. I'm the wife of an elected official and that guy over there is always watching me, and his employees are always taking photos of me and watching me. This is not a communist country. He's not -- he thinks that I'm going to be here. Mary Lugo and Sean, in 2019 I was sitting in their car -- because this is the way he runs the city -- said that they had a photo playing with a photo back and City of Miami Page 37 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 forth. Because he send them -- a gentleman to a mall to take photos of a guy that they wanted to blackmail and say to his wife that he was gay. 1 was sitting in that car and that's why I tell you to swear me in. Because I'm saying the truth right here. That's how he functions. You all have a date, expiration date with him. And the day you do - - and by the way, his chief of staff anything that he does, if he has come into my property to take photos, I have grandkids, one- and three -year -old. And if I catch him doing anything that they're taking -- they were in the middle of the campaign, they were across the street from the park. That is -- you 're not supposed to be there. They were there watching us 24/7, following us to restaurant, following everywhere. Paid by him, his PAC (Political Action Committee), okay? And by the way, Mary Lugo told me that she has Sean as the president of the union because he's of color -- Chair King: Thank you. Ms. Gabela: -- and he's stupid. Chair King: Thank you. Thank you. Commissioner Gabela: Thank you. Lourdes Molina: I donate my time to Mariela Gabela. Chair King: She walked out. Ms. Molina: Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Gary Ressler: Good morning. Commissioner Gabela: That's my wife, so you all know. That's my wife, Mariela, that she's talking about. There's an item here that she's talking about because we've been harassed now since 2023 by Commissioner Carollo. That's what she's talking about. Just want to make that clear. Thank you. Chair King: Good morning. Mr. Ressler: Good morning, Madam Chairwoman, Commissioners. Gary Ressler with offices at 169 East Flagler Street. I'm a board member of the Miami DDA and chair of its Quality of Life Committee. You've heard some confusing messaging this morning. Double taxation, $13 million paid by residents, 90 percent increase on taxes, waste and overspending. But what if I told you those claims aren't just misleading, they're deliberate distortions. First, there is no double taxation. The enhanced services provided by the DDA are found nowhere else in the city. If the Miami DDA were to cease operations, the services provided by the agency would stop immediately and not be assumed by another entity. There's no City of Miami coming to rescue Downtown Miami. That means in just one month, more than 4,500 bags of trash would not be collected. 650 hours of additional patrol by off duty officers would cease. 21 security cameras and eight license plate readers in the Central Business District feeding into the Real-time Crime Center would go offline. Second, residents do not pay $13 million to the DDA annually. That number is closer to $7.5 million, a meaningful number. And what do residents get in return? More than $7.2 million in quality -of -life initiatives that touch the streets. That includes the Downtown Enhancement Team, enhanced security services with the City of Miami Police, the Downtown Ambassadors, and dozens of grants to organizations dedicated to helping address homelessness like Lotus House and Hermanos de la Calle. Another 6 percent or close to $1.2 million are invested in cultural grants and City of Miami Page 38 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 public events. Much needed funding to 40 plus cultural institutions, artists, and family events on the street in Downtown Miami. In addition, business incentive grants have helped 18 businesses move or open to Downtown Miami in the last year. The Permit Clinic has helped more than 700 businesses and residents maneuver through the complicated permitting process. In 2010, there were 30,000 residents in Downtown Miami. Chair King: Thankyou. Mr. Ressler: Today that number is 130. This afternoon you will hear -- Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Ressler: -- from one. I beg of you to please reconsider and support the Downtown Development Authority. Chair King: Thankyou. Good morning. Kent Calero: Good morning. My name is Kent Calero. I'm a business owner in South Florida. I'm also the kid that went to seven elementary schools because my parents moved every year, and I was poor; and I had nothing. And I'm here today for one reason, opportunity, fair opportunity. Our procurement process at the state level, the county level, the city level is flawed. We give preference to organizations that may have had a local impact in Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Naples, and all of a sudden, every city in Florida can piggyback on these agreements. Everyone, regardless of what's best for Miami, what's best for Coconut Grove, and Coral Gables. We need to open up our procurement process for fair bidding for all organizations. We can't give preference to companies that have gotten a contract because they knew somebody because it was best maybe for Naples. We're not Naples, we're not Hollywood, we're not Broward, we're the City of Miami. We have to do what's best for the City of Miami. And we have to open up procurement. I support open competitive bidding, and I think Freebee should be given a chance to bet on this contract. That's it. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Marianne Kurlandski: Marianne Kurlandski, can you hear me? Marianne Kurlandski, resident of Coconut Grove. (COMMENTS MADE OFF THE RECORD) Ms. Kurlandski: Can you hear me now? Okay. Marianne Kurlandski, resident of Coconut Grove, speaking on PZ.11, PZ.5, RH.5 [sic],, PH.5, and RE.4. It's my first time speaking here today. I'm in favor of PZ.11, which repeals the inclusion of Coconut Grove in T5 bonus height, righting a past wrong. In addition, against RH.5 [sic], increasing events at the hangar; against PH.5, bringing the Circuit to the Grove with an extraneous micro transport when we already have the Freebee that people are happy with. Against PZ.5, creating a loophole, allowing permit issuances where there are outstanding violations. And with respect to RE.4, requesting that best practices be revised to specify best practices to grow the canopy, the tree canopy. All of these items have one theme in common when it conies to Coconut Grove. Coconut Grove's unique character and livability is under attack and in danger. The Grove is a residential area with great schools, civic institutions, and a great place to raise a family. Increasing density, events, tourism, and traffic erodes these qualities. Many examples of what happens to neighborhoods that go down this road, residents, mom and pop businesses, and civic institutions that serve them get City of Miami Page 39 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 driven out. Property values collapse. 1 urge the Commission to consider these items when considering all of those. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Jamie Wooden-Whisby: Good morning to everyone in their respective places. My name is Chef Jamie Wooden-Whisbv, and I'm here in support of item PH.8. I am here as a small business owner in District 5 and a member of the MLKEDC Kitchen Incubator Program. I am here as a live witness to attest to the amazing things MLKEDC is doing for members of the community like myself. I have been a part of the MLKEDC Kitchen Incubator since its inception about seven years ago. And since my time there, 1 have been afforded the opportunity to withstand the tough trials and tribulations as a small business owner with extreme foundational support and backing by MLKEDC. When other businesses failed, even during the pandemic, I was blessed to withstand and remain in business because I didn't have to pay astronomical commercial rental fees like all other colleagues I know who failed. I have experienced financial growth, and therefore, I have been able to now be a first- time homeowner, an investment property owner in the very hood I grew up in, Liberty City. I'm a very first multi -- I now own my very first multi -unit, a duplex, in the same neighborhood I grew up in. And now I'm showing my children what generational wealth looks like. I'm a product of Liberty City Housing Projects, also known as the Pork and Beans, and now I'm able to even hire members of the community all because of the financial growth I've experienced while being a part of the MLKEDC Kitchen Incubator. So, that's my time. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning -- good afternoon. Vanessa Conde: Good morning. Can you hear me? I'm going to speak on DI.4. My name is Vanessa Conde, and I'm a resident and a board member in a community in Edgewater, and I appreciate the opportunity to speak with you today. I was invited to and attended a DDA board meeting which helped to better understand the organization's work and explore whether there's a future role for all of Edgewater because only a sliver of it contributes right now in its broader plans. While I was glad to observe the process, I left with some open questions about how our neighborhood could ultimately fit in the picture. The meeting highlighted the scale and scope of the DDA 's current projects, much of which appeared to focus on the Downtown core, so it left me wondering whether future expansion into the growing and financially booming Edgewater neighborhood is being considered. And I may be premature with this statement, but I'm a strategist by trade, so I tend to think ahead. I've heard a mix of perspectives from constituents in other parts of the City, some of whom questioned the return on their DDA contributions and others who value the organizational -- organization's' role in shaping the urban experience. I'm not here to take sides, but rather to ask if all of Edgewater is eventually brought into the fold, what would that mean for our community? And most importantly, will we have a seat at the decision -making table? So, I respectfully ask, is there any consideration being given to expanding the DDA ;s reach into our area, Edgewater? How will residents be informed and engaged along the way? Because unless you are involved like I am, or are impacted directly by the DDA, a lot of people don't know about the DDA and what they do. And if inclusion means a tax contribution, would the community have the opportunity to weigh in, perhaps through a formal process or ballot initiative? And that's it. Thank you for your time and your continued leadership in ensuring all of Miami's neighborhoods have a voice in shaping the City'sfuture. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Raissa Fernandez: Good afternoon. City of Miami Page 40 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 Chair King: You're right. Good afternoon. Ms. Fernandez: It's been a long comment period, right, this morning. So, good morning, my name is Raissa Fernandez. I'm in 992 Northwest 5th Street in Little Havana. I come here as a resident on some of the items in reference to the tree canopy assessment, the Coconut Grove height, the DDA, the Freebees, all of this comes together in a very shocking light to me as someone that was born and raised in this neighborhood, in this city. To me, this is incredible that we have the wife of an elected official, we have our city government in a very big turmoil in 2025. I think that these type of problems really shed a very ugly light in our city and the investments and the people that have worked very hard to continue to support this city and its functions. I think it's us -- as leaders, you have to really shape up because if you guys were a 500 fortune company, you guys would all probably be fired here. And the crisis that we are potentially corning, I don't hear anybody talking about this. The county is expected to have a $430 million shortfall coining soon to a city and a county, that's what's supposed to be important to us. We should be having budget hearings, really thinking about ways to save and cut the waste, right? Because as everyone here fights for their own neighborhoods and more money through DDA, when Little Havana and some of the residents asked for an improvement district, we were shut down. And Little Havana faces enormous pressure from Downtown, from the Grove, from Brickell with homelessness. So, should we -- Chair King: Thank you. Ms. Fernandez: -- expand the DDA to Little Havana as well? Chair King: Thankyou. Ms. Fernandez: Because I can show you pictures. Chair King: Thank you. Ms. Fernandez: I can bring you. Chair King: Thank you. Ms. Fernandez: So, I hope that you guys really like -- Chair King: Thank you. Ms. Fernandez: -- put your hats on and let's get to work. Chair King: Thankyou. Good morn -- good afternoon. Keith Linch: Good afternoon. I'm Keith Linch. I live at 3156 Southwest 27th Avenue. I'm here on my own behalf and on behalf of the Glasshaus Condominium Association. I'm here to support PZ.11, the repeal of the bonus height restriction. This is something that really doesn't seem consistent at all with Coconut Grove. And I think it's important to highlight the repeal is only relevant to Coconut Grove. It's not the entire ordinance. Clearly, there are places in the city where there's density, transit, other goals, trying to get cars off the road where it's suitable. But in Coconut Grove, it's not, and it threatens the character of the neighborhood. Obviously, high- rise or mid -rise is on Bayshore and it has been historically, but this encroachment into the more northern and western parts of the city will basically lead to the entire change of the character of Coconut Grove, something that Miami is famous for, something that Miami should cherish, something that we should all seek to preserve. City of Miami Page 41 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 Urban planning and new urbanism all respect history. And if we don't respect the history of this area, we will lose it. Thankyou very much. Chair King: Thank you. Good afternoon. Rafael Sosa: Good afternoon. My name is Rafael Sosa. I'm a resident of 1400 Northwest River Drive. I'm opposed to RE.8. They opened the BID contract that Circuit was referring to -- referring specifically to them was two years ago. So, we're going back and still, you know, I don't know, going on a two-year contract versus something that's happening now. Doesn't make sense. Circuit was ultimately awarded that contract because they were already local, which is the same thing that we're asking for. 1 happen to be the regional performance manager for the area. I run Coconut Grove directly, as long as -- I mean, as well as many other areas in the central Miami region, District 1 being one of them. We have already established partnerships. We have, I would say, love from the residents. It doesn't make sense to go with somebody outside. I don't know what the, I don't know, speculations are on the commission side, but either way, on my side, on the viewpoint from many people here, just to sum it up, clearly, it's a better option. It makes sense, it's known, it's local. It just makes sense. If it makes sense, it makes dollars, and that's what it's all about, keeping the City alive, keeping everybody, you know, to where they need to go. We service people for free to go to doctor's offices and many places and we're really -- I would say, I'm the happiest I've ever been working for a company than I've been in my. 25-year career. So, that goes to say a lot, and I've worked with giant corporations, and there's nothing better than Freebee. So, that's all 1 want to say. Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Sosa: Thankyou. Chair King: Good afternoon. Brenda Betancourt: Yeah, good afternoon. Brenda Betancourt, 1436 Southwest 6th Street. It's too many things going on today, but for the PH 6, which is the closing of the street in the Silver Bluff area, we went through this before, so I hope the Commissioner Joe Carollo, reconsider and think about the neighborhood. And as it is, you can't change the entire laws, the entire regulation in one neighborhood just for one person. We already went through this in Little Havana when the vendors were banished from Little Havana because one person. So, let's please hope the Commissioner Carollo will consider. RE.4, which is the canopy, why all these entities or people who's working about the canopy doesn't go against FPL (Florida Power & Light)? I see how FPL treat our trees, and I don't see any of them complaining in FPL and saying, hey, FPL, I need you to preserve our canopies. So, why a person who owns a property who needs to do something because the tree is damaging their property cannot actually do something for the tree that belongs in the property of them? So, I understand, I love trees, but if you're going to fight, fight with the FPL too, since you are such in love with the trees, and you don't want to cut a leaf. So, it's just too many things in this. DDA and Freebee, I'm just going to say this. Commissioner, are you going to just keep defending entities and not the residents? Simple fact. Everybody who's staying in this podium has been benefit or work for Downtown Development Authority. I am not even part of the Downtown anymore. I used to live there for a short period of time. But you voters are not those entities. Chair King: Thank you. Ms. Betancourt: So, just think about it. City of Miami Page 42 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Sue McConnell: Hi there. Chair King: Afternoon, I mean. Ms. McConnell: Sue McConnell, RE.8, and of course, it's Freebee. We've been working on this for four years. Went to our commissioner, we thought we were squared away on it, we need it desperately with the Playhouse going down for about a year. We don't know what we're going to do. The people that work for the City don't face the problems that we face because most of them have decals or placards, and they can park wherever they want to. We're the ones that really suffer full time. Mixing these two companies together 1 think is terribly confusing because they're not going to know whether they should call Freebee or call this -- I'll call it the C Company. I think it's bad for the neighborhood. It's going to be sad for visitors. They'll get completely confused. We have Freebee in, let's see, Pinecrest, Key Biscayne, and the Gables. They've done very well there, they've done very well with us, and I don't understand what the object is to move them. And I understand that this new company is more expensive than ours. So, if it is, we could take that money and buy a couple more Freebees. So, please consider that. You know that this is my strong point, right? Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good afternoon. Miguel Soliman: Good afternoon, Madam Chair, Commissioners. Miguel Soliman, 1436 Southwest 6th Street. I'm in support of item CA.1. I'd like to commend our city manager and our police chief for looking at ways to save money from our budget and evaluating this situation that may possibly bring savings to our budgets. I'd also like to take advantage while we're addressing the police department, and I'd like to make a suggestion, an idea, share an idea with our chief of police as far as the scooter situation that we have. Scooters are violating everyone's right, cutting through traffic. It's horrendous what we're going through. And although our police chief has taken action, I'd like to suggest that he post, similar to how we put speed traps and stop -- and police officers looking at stops, if you go to a bridge, when that bridge comes down at any time during the city, you're going to see 10, 12, 15 scooters cut right through traffic and go to the front of the line, waiting for the bridge to go up. Right there, they're violating. That's a real easy way to get these scooters out of our -- out of our traffic and the situation, the hazardous situation. So, I'd like to share that idea with our police chief and hope that he finds it reasonable to deal with the situation in that manner. Also, I'd like to support RE.9. Commissioner King, you serve a district that is very difficult and is in great need, and I believe that we should support you -- Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Soliman: -- in renovating the buildings and support -- Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Soliman: -- your proposal. Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Soliman: And my, last item -- Chair King: No, no, thank you. City of Miami Page 43 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 Mr. Soliman: That's it? Chair King: That's it. Mr. Soliman: Alright. Chair King: You buzzed. Mr. Soliman: Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good afternoon. Zohair Sultan: I'm just waiting for this thing to plug on, I guess, the AV. Chair King: Hurry up. Mr. Sultan: Good afternoon. My name is Z. Sultan, vice president of the Downtown Neighborhood Alliance and a resident of the Paramount Building in Downtown. And I'm here to speak on agenda item DI4. We're here today because thousands of Downtown residents are experiencing something deeply un-American, taxation without representation. The DDA collects over 58 percent of its annual budget from residential property taxes, yet residents have almost no voice on its board and have very little to show for it. We're taxed like stakeholders, but treated like outsiders. This goes against the very foundation of this country. Our nation was built on the principle that taxation must come with representation, and it was one of the core reasons why we fought in the American Revolution. Over the past year, we've uncovered a pattern of troubling spending, lavish executive perks, hundreds of thousands in grants to billion -dollar corporations like UFC and FC Barcelona that would most likely come to Miami anvways, and almost no tangible benefit for the people funding it, the residents. So, we asked the public, what do you think? We surveyed 850 voters across Downtown, Brickell, and Edgewater, and 85 percent opposed the UFC grant. 58 percent said the DDA had no positive impact. And most importantly, 56 percent supported even dissolving the DDA. If you look at the perspective shared here today, many of the voices supporting the DDA come from a business background. And as a business owner myself, I empathize with that, but that's exactly where the heart of this issue lies. The DDA is fundamentally structured to support businesses, and if it is delivering value to them, then businesses should bear the cost, not the residents. Residents want out and they deserve at least a right to choose. That is why we are asking the Commission to place a question on the November ballot. Should residents be removed from the DDA's taxing district? Let's be -- Chair King: Thank you. Thank you. Good morning -- good afternoon. James Torres: Good afternoon, Commissioner. My name is James Torres, president of the Downtown Neighbors Alliance. I'm here because the DDA has been double taxing Brickell and Downtown. Now I want to set the record straight on one thing. If the DDA separates itself from the residents, they are still able to function. Morningside will still have its trash picked up. Allapattah will still have its trash picked up. And the same thing in Overtown. Let's be very, clear. We spend nearly $8 million. We pay nearly $8 million of the DDA's 13.5 annual budget, almost 60 percent. Yet no Downtown residents sits on that board. Let's be very clear. No Downtown resident sits on that board. Meanwhile, our tax dollars are being handed out to billion -dollar corporations, $100,000 to UFC, $450,000 to FC Barcelona, $175, 000 to college football. That is nearly $750, 000 that also goes to marketing and PR contracts. And what does that get us? Rising crime, crumbling streets, homelessness, graffiti throughout the Downtown corridor and Brickell, all while City of Miami Page 44 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 condo crisis is in full effect. To our District 2 commissioner, you were elected to represent all -- Chair King: Sir, sir. Mr. Torres: I'll redirect. Chair King: Sir. Mr. Torres: I'll redirect. Represented fiw District 2. You 're turning your back on the community. We've reached out to you several times. We do need your help to follow up on this issue. The rest of the Commission, you have a decision to make here today. Commissioner Gabela, there was a young lady here today that quoted you in your -- Chair King: Sir, please do not -- Mr. Torres: I'll redirect. Chair King: -- address any of us personally. Mr. Torres: I'll redirect before my time expires, Chairwoman. At the end of the day, there was a social post today where you came out and talking about taxes. That is the same thing that we're asking, that this board steps up to the plate and helps the residents. They can still function on a budget without 58 percent of the taxpayer money that is going to this agency. I urge you and encourage you to please step forward and help this community like you're trying to do -- Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Torres: -- at the Bayfront Park area. Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Torres: Commissioner King, help us. Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Torres: Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Is there anyone else here who would like to speak for public comments? Ma'am, please come forward. Rose Fountain: My name is Rose Fountain. I live in Coconut Grove, and I am thinking of what is occurring with the Freebees, and I just have one comment, and that is please do not trash our Freebees. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Seeing no one else here for public comment, public comment period is now closed. Thank you all for your advocacy and your thoughtfulness. 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) City of Miami Page 45 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 CA.1 17467 Department of Police CA - CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE AUDIT OF SEVERAL VACANT CIVILIAN POSITIONS, WHICH MAY IMPACT A BUDGET SAVINGS OF UP TO $73,000.00 OR INCREASE ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES OF UP TO $102,000.00 IN AGGREGATE AND REDUCE FULL TIME EMPLOYEES BY THREE (3) POSITIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, OF THE CITY OF MIAMI'S ("CITY") POLICE DEPARTMENT ("DEPARTMENT"); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY CHANGES TO ADJUST, AMEND, AND APPROPRIATE THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 OPERATING BUDGET, FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, STRATEGIC PLAN, AND MULTI -YEAR CAPITAL PLAN REGARDING CITY SERVICES AND RESOURCES AS NECESSARY, LEGALLY ALLOWED, AND APPLICABLE IN ORDER TO AUDIT AND CREATE SAID POSITIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT; RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING CERTAIN NECESSARY ACTIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER AND DESIGNATED CITY DEPARTMENTS TO UPDATE THE RELEVANT FINANCIAL CONTROLS, PROJECT CLOSE-OUTS, ACCOUNTING ENTRIES, AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS; PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item CA.1 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. City of Miami Page 46 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 CA.2 17479 Department of Finance RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-111 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES ON AN AS - NEEDED BASIS FROM U.S. BANCORP ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. D/B/A PFM ASSET MANAGEMENT ("PFM") UTILIZING THE CITY OF PALM BAY, FLORIDA, CONTRACT NO. 66-0-2021/SZ ("PALM BAY CONTRACT"), AWARDED PURSUANT TO A COMPETITIVE PROCESS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY LAWS, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES, AS DETERMINED BY THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER, FOR A TERM OF FOUR (4) YEARS FROM MARCH 1, 2022, THROUGH FEBRUARY 27, 2026, WITH SIX (6) REMAINING OPTIONS TO RENEW FOR ADDITIONAL ONE (1) YEAR PERIODS; ALLOCATING FUNDING FROM VARIOUS SOURCES WITHIN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT'S OPERATING BUDGET, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND BUDGETARY APPROVAL AT THE TIME OF NEED; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT, DATED APRIL 1, 2024, WITH PFM, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO REMOVE THE NOT -TO -EXCEED $50,000.00 CONTRACT LIMIT; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING RENEWALS, EXTENSIONS, OR AMENDMENTS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, SUBJECT TO ALLOCATIONS, APPROPRIATIONS, PRIOR BUDGETARY APPROVAL, AND COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE, INCLUDING, THE CITY OF MIAMI'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 APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS, AS MAY BE NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item CA.2 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. City of Miami Page 47 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 CA.3 RESOLUTION 17510 Department of Real Estate and Asset Management CA.4 17532 Office of the City Attorney A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT ("LEASE"), IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, BETWEEN THE CITY AND RMK MERRILL STEVENS LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("LANDLORD"), FOR THE USE OF APPROXIMATELY 250 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE LOCATED AT 881 NORTHWEST 13TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33125, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING AN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE AND PROVIDE SECURE VESSEL STORAGE FOR THE CITY'S POLICE DEPARTMENT MARINE PATROL DIVISION FOR AN ANNUAL RENT OF SIXTY DOLLARS ($60.00), FOR AN INITIAL TERM OF ONE YEAR WITH NO INCREASE IN THE ANNUAL RENT, SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS MORE SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN SAID LEASE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS AND MODIFICATIONS TO SAID LEASE, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AS MAY BE NECESSARY. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item CA.3 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY MONICA BUSTILLO AND ERIC DENIS, WITHOUT ADMISSION OF LIABILITY, THE TOTAL SUM OF $175,000.00 IN FULL AND COMPLETE SETTLEMENT OF ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, INCLUDING ALL CLAIMS FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES, AGAINST THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") AND ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES IN THE CASE STYLED MONICA BUSTILLO AND ERIC DENIS VS. CITY OF MIAMI, ET AL., PENDING IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA, CASE NO. 1:24-CV-22462- JB, UPON THE EXECUTION OF A GENERAL RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BROUGHT UNDER 42 U.S.C. § 1983 AND STATE LAW PENDING IN FEDERAL COURT AND A DISMISSAL OF THE CITY AND ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES WITH PREJUDICE; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT NO. 50001.301001.545010.0000.00000. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item CA.4 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. City of Miami Page 48 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 CA.5 RESOLUTION 17535 Office of Capital Improvements, Dept of Resilience and Public Works, & Dept of Parks and Recreation A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING THE CITY OF MIAMI'S LIST OF EXPEDITED PROJECTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-117 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "ECONOMIC STIMULUS AWARDS AND AGREEMENTS," BY REPLACING THE CURRENT "ATTACHMENT A - 05/23/24 REVISED" WITH "ATTACHMENT A - 05/22/25 REVISED," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCLUDING NEW AND ON -GOING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SOLICITATIONS AND PROJECTS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING ANY AGREEMENTS, AMENDMENTS, AND EXTENSIONS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, SUBJECT TO ALL ALLOCATIONS, APPROPRIATIONS, PRIOR BUDGETARY APPROVAL, AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE 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 NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item CA.5 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. CA.6 RESOLUTION 17482 Department of Resilience and Public Works A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), ACCEPTING SEVEN (7) RIGHT-OF-WAY DEEDS AND ONE (1) QUIT CLAIM RIGHT-OF-WAY DEED OF DEDICATION, AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED ("DEEDS"), FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDATION OF THE DEEDS IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RETAIN A COPY OF THE DEEDS. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item CA.6 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. City of Miami Page 49 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 CA.7 RESOLUTION 17616 Department of Resilience and Public Works A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), TO EFFECTUATE THE REVERSIONARY CLAUSE IN THAT RIGHT-OF-WAY DEED FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES RECORDED IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 29380, PAGE 4136 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND REVERTING SAME TO THE PRESENT ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNER PURSUANT TO SECTION 255.22, FLORIDA STATUTES; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A QUIT CLAIM DEED, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, FOR SAID PURPOSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item CA.7 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. END OF CONSENT AGENDA City of Miami Page 50 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 PH - PUBLIC HEARINGS PH.1 RESOLUTION 17526 Department of Housing and Community Development A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS ("CDBG-CV3") FUNDS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 IN THE AMOUNT OF $586,128.88 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ("HCD") TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION ("PARKS DEPARTMENT") TO BE UTILIZED FOR CDBG-CV3 ELIGIBLE PARK IMPROVEMENTS TO CHARLIE DELUCCA PARK IN DISTRICT 1, AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS, EXTENSIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAW, FOR SAID PURPOSE. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item PH.1 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. PH.2 RESOLUTION 17527 Department of Housing and Community Development A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), ALLOCATING PROGRAM INCOME FROM HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM ("HOME") FUNDS GENERATED FROM JANUARY 1, 2025 TO MARCH 31, 2025, IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,788.21 AND AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $113,368.66 OF RECAPTURED FUNDS FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $127,156.87 AS SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ALL THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS, EXTENSIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS, FOR SAID PURPOSE. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item PH.2 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. City of Miami Page 51 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 PH.3 RESOLUTION 17528 Department of Housing and Community Development A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), ALLOCATING PROGRAM INCOME FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG") FUNDS GENERATED FROM JANUARY 1, 2025, TO MARCH 31, 2025, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,387.80 FOR ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES, AS SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, EXTENSIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS, AS MAY BE NECESSARY, SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS, FOR SAID PURPOSE. rRESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item PH.3 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. PH.4 RESOLUTION 17613 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 TWENTY-TWO (22) LOCATIONS IN THE RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS OF DISTRICT 1, 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. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item PH.4 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. City of Miami Page 52 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 PH.5 RESOLUTION 17617 Department of Resilience and Public Works A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ("COUNTY"), A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, REPLACING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT THAT WAS EXECUTED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 07-0272, ADOPTED MAY 10, 2007, AS AMENDED, TO CONTINUE TO ALLOW THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") TO RECEIVE ITS PORTION OF MUNICIPAL SHARE FUNDS FROM THE CHARTER COUNTY TRANSIT SYSTEM SURTAX FOR TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT PROJECTS AND TO ALLOW THE USE OF THE SURTAX FOR ON -DEMAND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, TO SERVE VISITORS, RESIDENTS, AND WORKERS BY PROVIDING A CONVENIENT, EFFICIENT MOBILITY OPTION TO CIRCULATE THROUGHOUT DESIGNATED AREAS OF COCONUT GROVE AND COCONUT GROVE BID AREAS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item PH.5 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. PH.6 RESOLUTION 17615 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, 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 TWENTY-SIX (26) LOCATIONS IN THE RESIDENTIAL SILVER BLUFF NEIGHBORHOOD, 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. LRESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item PH.6 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. City of Miami Page 53 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 PH.7 RESOLUTION 17614 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 TEN (10) LOCATIONS IN THE RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS OF DISTRICT 5, 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. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note, for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item PH.7 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. PH.8 RESOLUTION 17581 Commissioners and Mayor A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-85(A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), BY A FOUR FIFTHS (4/STHS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S FINDINGS, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "B," THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY"), WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SAID PROCEDURES; AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE DISTRICT 5 COMMISSIONER'S SHARE OF THE CITY'S ANTI -POVERTY INITIATIVE ("API"), IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000.00) TO MARTIN LUTHER KING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, A FLORIDA NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION ("MLKEDC") IN SUPPORT OF ITS MLKEDC KITCHEN INCUBATOR CAFE REFURBISHMENT PROJECT; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item PH.8 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. City of Miami Page 54 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 PH.9 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, UPOI 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 ATACOSTTO DEVELOPER OF THIRT' SEVEN MILLION DOLLARS ($37,000,000.00), PAYMENTS TO CITY 0 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 PRESEN- 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 DEE[ 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 T( 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 THI 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: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo Note for the Record: Item PH.9 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. City of Miami Page 55 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 PH.10 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. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item PH.1 0 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS City of Miami Page 56 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 RE - RESOLUTIONS RE.1 RESOLUTION 17505 Liberty City Community Revitalization Trust A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE AMENDED BUDGET OF THE LIBERTY CITY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION TRUST, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "D," IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION, TWO HUNDRED FORTY-THREE THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($1,243,882.00) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2024, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note, for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item RE.1 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. RE.2 RESOLUTION 17605 Commissioners and Mayor A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, BY A FOUR - FIFTHS AFFIRMATIVE (4/5THS) VOTE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 54-137 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), WAIVING THE RESTRICTIONS RELATED TO THE CODESIGNATION OF NAMED STREETS CONTAINED THEREIN AND CODESIGNATING "CHARLES TERRACE" BETWEEN JEFFERSON STREET AND SOUTHWEST 37TH AVENUE AS "GERALD TINKER WAY" TO HONOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF GERALD ALEXANDER TINKER; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICIALS; PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. LRESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item RE.2 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. City of Miami Page 57 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 RE.3 RESOLUTION 17627 Department of Real Estate and Asset Management A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. R-24-0133, ADOPTED ON APRIL 11, 2024, PROPOSING THE NAMING OF THE UNDERDECK PROJECT AS THE "REVEREND EDWARD T. GRAHAM GREENWAY" AND REPLACING IT WITH A RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE NAMING OF THE UNDERDECK PROJECT AS THE "REVEREND EDWARD T. GRAHAM HERITAGE TRAIL" IN HONOR OF HIS EXTRAORDINARY LEGACY AND ENDURING IMPACT ON THE CITY OF MIAMI; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITH FDOT FOR SAID PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note, for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item RE.3 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. RE.4 RESOLUTION 17628 Commissioners and Mayor A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONDUCT A CITY-WIDE ASSESSMENT OF TREE AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND THE SUBSEQUENT ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES TO ENSURE BEST PRACTICES AS DIRECTED HEREIN; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO REPORT BACK TO THE CITY COMMISSION WITHIN ONE HUNDRED (180) DAYS TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE CURRENT PRACTICES REGARDING TREES AND THE ENVIRONMENT ALIGN WITH BEST PRACTICES AND IF THEY DO NOT, TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW TO IMPROVE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL PROCESSES. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item RE.4 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. City of Miami Page 58 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 RE.5 RESOLUTION 17637 Commissioners and Mayor A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 52/ARTICLE I/SECTION 52-2(H) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED "SPECIAL EVENTS/SPECIAL EVENTS IN GENERAL; DURATION AND LIMITATIONS; CITY COMMISSION WAIVER/SPECIAL EVENTS ON CITY OF MIAMI PROPERTY"; TO WAIVE THE TIME LIMITATION OF TEN (10) SPECIAL EVENTS PER YEAR PER LOCATION FOR THE SPECIAL EVENTS SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE AT THE CITY OF MIAMI PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3385 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, FROM JUNE 1, 2025 TO DECEMBER 31, 2025, WITH CONDITIONS AS STATED HEREIN. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item RE.5 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. RE.6 RESOLUTION 17644 Commissioners and Mayor A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION EXTENDING THE TEN (10) DAY PER ORGANIZATION, PER YEAR SPECIAL EVENT MAXIMUM WAIVER FOR EVENTS ON THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 52/ARTICLE I OF THE CODE OF CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED, "SPECIAL EVENTS/SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT" FOR THE DOWNTOWN CUP SPECIAL EVENT BEING HELD CURRENTLY THROUGH JUNE 18, 2025. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item RE.6 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. RE.7 RESOLUTION 17645 Commissioners and Mayor A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE AMENDED BUDGET OF THE BAYFRONT PARK MANAGEMENT TRUST, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A", IN THE AMOUNT OF THIRTY MILLION, ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY-TWO DOLLARS ($30,123,752.00) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2024, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item RE.7 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. City of Miami Page 59 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 RE.8 RESOLUTION 17646 Commissioners and Mayor A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMISSION, AUTHORIZING THE ACCESSING OF THE CITY OF HOLLYWOOD ("HOLLYWOOD") CONTRACT NO. RFP-045-23-SK- CITYWIDE MICRO -TRANSIT SERVICES, PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-111 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), WHICH WAS COMPETITIVELY SOLICITED AND AWARDED TO CIRCUIT TRANSIT INC. ("CIRCUIT TRANSIT") FOR AN INITIAL TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR WITH THREE (3) ADDITIONAL ONE (1) YEAR OPTIONS TO RENEW; SUBJECT TO ANY EXTENSIONS AND/OR REPLACEMENT CONTRACTS BY CITY OF HOLLYWOOD; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE VARIOUS SOURCES OF FUNDS OF THE USER DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES; SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND BUDGETARY APPROVAL AT TIME OF NEED; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, AND EXTENSIONS; SUBJECT TO ALLOCATIONS, APPROPRIATIONS AND BUDGETARY APPROVAL HAVING BEEN PREVIOUSLY MADE, AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE CITY OF MIAMI'S PROCUREMENT ORDINANCE, ANTI -DEFICIENCY ACT, AND FINANCIAL INTEGRITY PRINCIPLES, ALL AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY CODE, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS, AS MAY BE NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE. LRESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item RE.8 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. City of Miami Page 60 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 RE.9 RESOLUTION 17647 Commissioners and Mayor A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION REALLOCATING FUNDS, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($250,000.00) ("FUNDS") FROM PROJECT NO. 40-B40715, DISTRICT 5 CAPITAL RESERVE AND RE -APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO RENOVATION OF DILAPIDATED STRUCTURES IN DISTRICT 5 PROJECT NO. 40-B183135; 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; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE ALLOCATION TO THE ARK OF THE CITY, INC., A FLORIDA NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION, TO COMPLETE THE REHABILITATION OF THE JOB TRAINING PROGRAM AT LOCATED AT 1302 NORTHWEST 54 STREET, MIAMI, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item RE.9 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. END OF RESOLUTIONS City of Miami Page 61 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 SR - SECOND READING ORDINANCE SR.1 ORDINANCE Second Reading 17378 Commissioners and Mayor AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 36/SECTION 36-4 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "NOISE/OPERATION OF RADIOS, PHONOGRAPHS, OR OTHER SOUND -MAKING DEVICES; BANDS, ORCHESTRAS, AND MUSICIANS —GENERALLY, EXEMPTION" AND CHAPTER 36/SECTION 36-5 OF THE CITY CODE, TITLED "NOISE/SAME — HOURS OF OPERATION OF JUKEBOXES, RADIOS, ETC.; EXEMPTION FOR EVENTS ON CITY -OWNED PROPERTY; RELAXATION," TO CREATE ALTERNATE HOURS FOR RESTRICTIVE TIMES AND ALTERNATE DISTANCES FOR SOUND FOR THE MIAMI RIVERSIDE SPECIALTY DISTRICT; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item SR.1 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. END OF SECOND READING ORDINANCE City of Miami Page 62 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 FR - FIRST READING ORDINANCE FR.1 ORDINANCE First Reading 17606 Commissioners and Mayor AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 2/ARTICLE IV/DIVISION 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "ADMINISTRATION/DEPARTMENTS/PLANNING, BUILDING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT," MORE PARTICULARLY BY AMENDING SECTION 2-211, TITLED "DENIAL OR REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATE OF USE," BY RESTRICTING CHAPTER 10 OF THE CITY CODE VIOLATIONS FROM CAUSING A DENIAL OR REVOCATION OF A CERTIFICATE OF USE IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note, for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item FR.1 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. END OF FIRST READING ORDINANCE City of Miami Page 63 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 AC.1 17638 Office of the City Attorney AC - ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION 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. City of Miami Page 64 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item AC.1 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. END OF ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION City, of Miami Page 65 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 DI.1 17462 City Manager's Office DI - DISCUSSION ITEMS DISCUSSION ITEM A DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ANNUAL REPORTS OF BOARDS/COMMITTEES. RESULT: DISCUSSED Chair King: Good morning. John Cunill: Good morning, Madam Chair, Commissioners, City Manager, John Cunill, 1000 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33131. I'm here on agenda item DI [sic], the annual reports, as the Chairman of the Code Enforcement Board and the Nuisance Abatement Board. I am happy to announce that the board is serving the purpose for which it was created. The board has been serving the community. Chair King: Sir, are you giving your report now? Todd B. Hannon: Yes -- Mr. Cunill: Yes, the -- Mr. Hannon: Yes, Chair. Chair King: Okay. Mr. Hannon: So he doesn't have to wait until -- Chair King: I understand. Go ahead, I -- Mr. Cunill: The board is definitely serving the community. Both boards are serving the community's needs, giving everyone the opportunity to be heard and express their concerns. At this time, we don't see any other board, either public or private, which would better serve the function of the Code Enforcement Board. As to an ordinance creating the board, maybe there would be the suggestion to create an ordinance allowing extensions of time to be administratively decided by the chair, so that would allow people more time to be heard. The membership requirements should not be modified, and I would recommend or suggest to the commissioners' that when there's a vacancy, please fill it as soon as possible, that we can keep hearing as many cases. We spend about two to four hours, three times a week, so we want to make sure that everybody's getting their opportunity to have their violation heard. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. City of Miami Page 66 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 DI.2 DISCUSSION ITEM 16942 Commissioners and Mayor A DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING LOST INCOME TO THE CITY WITH VOTE FOR SOLUTION. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item DL2 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. DI.3 DISCUSSION ITEM 17641 Commissioners and Mayor A DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING THE USE OF CITY FUNDS OUTSIDE OF COMMISSIONERS DISTRICTS. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item DI.3 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. DI.4 DISCUSSION ITEM 17642 Commissioners and Mayor A DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION REGARDING DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. LRESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item DL4 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. END OF DISCUSSION ITEMS City, of Miami Page 67 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 PART B: PZ - PLANNING AND ZONING ITEM(S) PZ.1 ORDINANCE First Reading 6608 Department of Planning AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10544, THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE MIAMI COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN, AS AMENDED, PURSUANT TO SMALL SCALE AMENDMENT PROCEDURES SUBJECT TO SECTION 163.3187, FLORIDA STATUTES, BY CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM "MEDIUM DENSITY RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL" TO "PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATION" OF APPROXIMATELY 1.87 ACRES OF A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5175 AND 5035 NORTHEAST 2 AVENUE AND FROM "MEDIUM DENSITY RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL" TO "RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL" OF APPROXIMATELY 24.10 ACRES OF A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5175 AND 5035 NORTHEAST 2 AVENUE AND ALL OF 5125 NORTHEAST 2 COURT, MIAMI, FLORIDA, ALL AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; MAKING FINDINGS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Indefinitely Defer RESULT: INDEFINITELY DEFERRED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo City of Miami Page 68 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 PZ.2 ORDINANCE First Reading 6117 Department of Planning AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 3 AND 7 OF ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY REZONING CERTAIN PARCELS FROM "T5- 0", URBAN CENTER -OPEN, AND "T5-R", URBAN CENTER - RESTRICTED, TO "CS", CIVIC SPACE, AND "T6-8A-0", "T6-8B-0", AND "T6-12-0", URBAN CORE -OPEN, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 25.97 ACRES (1,131,253 SQUARE FEET) FOR THE "SABAL PALM VILLAGE SPECIAL AREA PLAN" ("SAP") GENERALLY LOCATED AT 5175 NORTHEAST 2 AVENUE, 5035 NORTHEAST 2 AVENUE, AND 5125 NORTHEAST 2 COURT, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A", CONSISTING OF A PHASED PROJECT DIVIDED INTO A MAXIMUM OF FOUR (4) PHASES WHICH INCLUDE APPROXIMATELY 2,929 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS, 400 LODGING UNITS, 168,011 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE, 296,297 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE, 43,760 SQUARE FEET OF SPECIAL TRAINING/VOCATIONAL SCHOOL, AND 4,782 PARKING SPACES; MODIFYING THE TRANSECT ZONE REGULATIONS THAT ARE APPLICABLE TO THE SUBJECT PARCELS AND WHERE A REGULATION IS NOT SPECIFICALLY MODIFIED BY THE SAP, THE REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE MIAMI 21 CODE APPLY; THE SQUARE FOOTAGE NUMBERS ABOVE ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY INCREASE OR DECREASE AT TIME OF BUILDING PERMIT BUT SHALL NOT EXCEED 5,899,658 SQUARE FEET OF TOTAL DEVELOPMENT AND SHALL CONTAIN A MINIMUM OF 195,272 SQUARE FEET OF CIVIC SPACE AND A MINIMUM OF 248,923 SQUARE FEET OF OPEN SPACE; MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND STATING CONCLUSIONS OF LAW; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Indefinitely Defer RESULT: INDEFINITELY DEFERRED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo City of Miami Page 69 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 PZ.3 ORDINANCE First Reading 6118 Department of Planning AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 163, FLORIDA STATUES, BETWEEN SPV REALTY LC AND THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") RELATING TO THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PARCELS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NET 22.47 ± ACRES FOR THE SABAL PALM VILLAGE SPECIAL AREA PLAN ("SPV SAP") COMPRISED OF AN ASSEMBLAGE OF PARCELS LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 5175 NORTHEAST 2 AVENUE, 5035 NORTHEAST 2 AVENUE, AND 5125 NORTHEAST 2 COURT, MIAMI, FLORIDA, ALL AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDEVELOPMENT OF LAND FOR MIXED USES; AUTHORIZING USES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, LODGING, CIVIC, EDUCATIONAL AND CIVIL SUPPORT, PARKING, AND ANY OTHER USES AUTHORIZED BY THE SPV SAP AND PERMITTED BY THE MIAMI COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN — FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION AND ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Indefinitely Defer RESULT: INDEFINITELY DEFERRED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo City of Miami Page 70 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 PZ.4 14120 Department of Planning RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION GRANTING/DENYING THE APPEAL FILED BY 970 N.W. 8TH STREET ROAD, LLC, ("APPELLANT") AND REVERSING/AFFIRMING/MODIFYING THE DECISION OF THE MIAMI HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD'S DENIAL, PURSUANT TO SECTION 23-6.2(B)(4) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, OF THE APPELLANT'S APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS TO PERMIT DEMOLITION OF TWO (2) CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURES, LOCATED APPROXIMATELY AT 812 NORTHWEST 8 STREET ROAD AND 830 NORTHWEST 8 STREET ROAD, MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33136, WITHIN THE SPRING GARDEN HISTORIC DISTRICT; WITH FOLIO NUMBERS 01-3135- 027-1080 AND 01-3135-027-1070. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note, for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item PZ.4 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. PZ.5 ORDINANCE First Reading 17385 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING Department of ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Planning OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 7, SECTION 7.1.3.7, TITLED "NO APPROVAL AVAILABLE IF CODE ENFORCEMENT VIOLATIONS," TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR APPLICATIONS MADE BY THE CITY OF MIAMI; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. FRESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item PZ.5 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. City of Miami Page 71 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 PZ.6 ORDINANCE Second Reading 17018 Commissioners and Mayor - PZ AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1, TITLED "DEFINITIONS," TO UPDATE THE DEFINITIONS OF ANCILLARY DWELLING UNITS AND RELATED STRUCTURES; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3, TITLED "GENERAL TO ZONES," TO INTRODUCE ANCILLARY DWELLING UNIT REGULATIONS AND DESIGN STANDARDS; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 4, TITLED "STANDARDS AND TABLES," TO CLARIFY THE TRANSECT ZONES AND RESIDENTIAL TYPES THAT ALLOW FOR ANCILLARY DWELLING UNITS, TO CLARIFY PARKING REQUIREMENTS, AND TO UPDATE RELATED ILLUSTRATIONS; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 5, TITLED "SPECIFIC TO ZONES," TO CLARIFY BUILDING DISPOSITION AND BUILDING CONFIGURATION STANDARDS AND TO UPDATE RELATED ILLUSTRATIONS PERTAINING TO ANCILLARY DWELLING UNITS AND OTHER RELATED STRUCTURES; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 6, TITLED "SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS," TO UPDATE ANCILLARY DWELLING UNIT MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM UNIT SIZES AND APPLICABLE WAIVER PROCESSES; BY AMENDING APPENDIX A, TITLED "NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT," SECTION A.2., TITLED "VILLAGE WEST ISLAND DISTRICT AND CHARLES AVENUE (NCD-2)," AND SECTION A.3., TITLED "COCONUT GROVE NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT NCD-3," TO CLARIFY REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO ANCILLARY DWELLING UNITS AND RELATED STRUCTURES; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item PZ.6 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. City of Miami Page 72 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 PZ.7 17524 Department of Planning RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS AN EXCEPTION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 3, SECTION 3.15.3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, ("MIAMI 21 CODE") TO ALLOW AN ATTAINABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO ABUT THE T3 TRANSECT ZONE WHERE ALL DWELLING UNITS ARE AT OR BELOW EIGHTY PERCENT (80%) AREA MEDIAN INCOME ("AMI") AND A PORTION IS ON CITY -OWNED LAND; FURTHER APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS SIX (6) SUBORDINATE WARRANTS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 3, SECTION 3.15.4, SECTION 3.15.4(D), SECTION 3.15.4(E), SECTION 3.15.4(F), SECTION 3.15.4(G), AND SECTION 3.15.5(C) OF THE MIAMI 21 CODE TO ALLOW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ATTAINABLE MIXED -INCOME HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO BE DEVELOPED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3.15.4 OF THE MIAMI 21 CODE, INCLUDING TO ALLOW PARKING TO EXTEND INTO THE SECOND LAYER ABOVE THE FIRST STORY, TO ALLOW A PEDESTRIAN CROSS BLOCK PASSAGE TO NOT BE REQUIRED, TO ALLOW SUCH DEVELOPMENT ABUTTING TWO (2) THOROUGHFARES TO HAVE ONLY ONE (1) PRINCIPAL FRONTAGE WITH NO MINIMUM PRINCIPAL FRONTAGE LINE, AND TO ALLOW THE PROPERTY TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM LOT AREA REQUIREMENTS, AND TO ALLOW AN ADDITIONAL FIFTEEN PERCENT (15%) PARKING REDUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.15.5; AND APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS A WAIVER PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 3, SECTION 3.15.4(D) OF THE MIAMI 21 CODE REGARDING THE SIZE, LOCATION, AND MATERIALS FOR SUCH SCREENING ELEMENTS, FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1199, 1177, 1165, 1155, 1153, 1147, 1141, AND 1135 NORTHWEST 62 STREET, 1196 NORTHWEST 63 STREET, AND 6255 NORTHWEST 12 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED EXHIBIT "A"; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item PZ.7 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. City of Miami Page 73 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 PZ.8 17576 Department of Planning PZ.9 17519 Department of Planning RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING THE RELEASE OF A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "B," IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 3850 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item PZ.8 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 55, SECTION 55-15 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TO CLOSE, VACATE, ABANDON, AND DISCONTINUE FROM PUBLIC USE, A PORTION OF NORTHWEST 34 TERRACE, BETWEEN NORTHWEST 2 AVENUE AND NORTHWEST 1 AVENUE, 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. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item PZ.9 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. City of Miami Page 74 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 PZ.10 ORDINANCE Second Reading 17163 Commissioners and Mayor - PZ AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), SPECIFICALLY BY AMENDING ARTICLE 7, SECTION 7.2.3, TITLED "ALTERATIONS AND EXPANSION OF NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES," AND SECTION 7.2.6, TITLED "NONCONFORMING USES," TO ALLOW EXISTING LEGAL NONCONFORMING PUBLIC STORAGE FACILITIES IN THE "T5," URBAN CENTER ZONE, AND THE "T6," URBAN CORE ZONE, TO REPAIR, REMODEL, OR ALTER MORE THAN FIFTY PERCENT (50%) OF A NONCONFORMING PUBLIC STORAGE FACILITY STRUCTURE AND RE-ESTABLISH A NONCONFORMING USE BY EXCEPTION PROVIDED THE REPAIR, REMODEL, OR ALTERATION OF THE STRUCTURE INCORPORATES THE DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA SET FORTH IN ARTICLE 4, TABLE 12 OF THE MIAMI 21 CODE; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item PZ.10 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. PZ.11 ORDINANCE Second Reading 17440 Commissioners and Mayor - PZ AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3, TITLED "GENERAL TO ZONES," SECTION 3.14, TITLED "PUBLIC BENEFITS PROGRAM," TO EXCLUDE PROPERTIES LOCATED WITHIN OR ABUTTING THE COCONUT GROVE NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT (NCD-3) FROM BEING ABLE TO UTILIZE T5-O BONUS HEIGHT; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CRESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article M, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item PZ.11 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. City of Miami Page 75 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 PZ.12 ORDINANCE First Reading 17383 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING Department of ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Planning OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), SPECIFICALLY BY AMENDING APPENDIX J, SECTION 3.4, TITLED "GENERAL TO ZONES/WYNWOOD PUBLIC BENEFITS PROGRAM," TO ALLOW PROPERTIES WITHIN WYNWOOD NRD-1 "T5-L," URBAN CENTER — LIMITED, ZONING TRANSECT TO OBTAIN BONUS HEIGHT; BY AMENDING APPENDIX J, SECTION 4, TITLED "STANDARDS AND TABLES," TABLE 2 TO CLARIFY PARKING CALCULATIONS AND TABLE 3 RELATED TO PARKING AND LOADING; BY AMENDING APPENDIX J, SECTION 5, TITLED "SPECIFIC TO ZONES," TO CLARIFY ART REQUIREMENTS ON NEW BUILDINGS AND FACADE ALTERATIONS LOCATED WITHIN A "T5," URBAN CENTER TRANSECT ZONE, OR "T6," URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONE, AND TO UPDATE NRD-1 STANDARDS RELATED TO LOT COVERAGE, BALCONY ENCROACHMENTS, MINIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT, AND FLOORPLATE DIMENSIONS TO INCLUDE LODGING USES; BY AMENDING APPENDIX J, SECTION 6, TITLED "LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS," TO UPDATE THE LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE AREAS IN PARKING LOTS; AND BY AMENDING APPENDIX J, SECTION 8, TITLED "STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN," TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL NRD-1 SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR NRD-1 CORRIDORS AND WYNWOOD THROUGHFARES; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item PZ.12 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. PZ.13 ORDINANCE First Reading 17323 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING Department of ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Planning OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), SPECIFICALLY BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3, SECTION 3.16 OF THE MIAMI 21 CODE, TITLED "WORKFORCE HOUSING SPECIAL BENEFIT PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS," TO INTRODUCE A NEW WORKFORCE HOUSING PROGRAM WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item PZ.13 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. City of Miami Page 76 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 PZ.14 ORDINANCE First Reading 17596 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING Department of ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Planning OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 7, TITLED "PROCEDURES AND NONCONFORMITIES," MORE PARTICULARLY BY AMENDING SECTION 7.1.2.1, TITLED "PERMITTED USES," AND SECTION 7.1.2.7, TITLED "NO APPROVAL AVAILABLE IF CODE ENFORCEMENT VIOLATIONS," TO UPDATE THE CRITERIA FOR WHEN A CERTIFICATE OF USE MAY BE DENIED OR REVOKED; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article Il, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item PZ.14 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. City of Miami Page 77 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 PZ.15 ORDINANCE First Reading 17531 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING Department of ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Planning 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 AND TO ADJUST SETBACK REQUIREMENTS; 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 Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item PZ.15 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. END OF PLANNING AND ZONING ITEM(S) City of Miami Page 78 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 FL.1 17599 Department of Planning FL.2 17629 Office of Zoning 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, ("MIAMI 21 CODE") AMENDING ARTICLE 3, TITLED "GENERAL TO ZONES", TO ADD SECTION 3.18, TITLED "TRANSIT STATION NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT" TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT WITH DESIGN FLEXIBILITY AND PUBLIC BENEFITS; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, SPECIFICALLY BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2/ARTICLE IV, TITLED "PLANNING, BUILDING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT," BY ESTABLISHING SECTION 2-14, TITLED "ANCILLARY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) COMPLIANCE," TO INTRODUCE REGISTRATION AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ANCILLARY DWELLING UNITS; AND FURTHER AMENDING CHAPTER 10/ARTICLE V, TITLED "CODE RELIEF PROGRAM," BY ESTABLISHING SECTION 10-77, TITLED "ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) AMNESTY PROGRAM" TO INTRODUCE AN AMNESTY FOR EXISTING ANCILLARY DWELLING UNITS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN END OF FUTURE LEGISLATION City of Miami Page 79 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 NA.1 17694 Commissioners and Mayor NA.2 17695 Office of the City Clerk NA. NON -AGENDA ITEM(S) RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION WAIVING THE TEN (10) DAY PER ORGANIZATION, PER YEAR SPECIAL EVENT MAXIMUM WAIVER FOR EVENTS ON THE PUBLIC PROPERTY PURSUANT CHAPTER 52/ARTICLE I OF THE CODE OF CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED "SPECIAL EVENTS/SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT" TO ALLOW FOR THE RESERVE PADEL MIAMI SPECIAL EVENT WHICH IS HELD AT 1000 MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY, TO CONTINUE FROM MAY 22, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City Code, item NA.1 was deferred to the June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting. DISCUSSION ITEM DISCUSSION BY COMMISSIONER GABELA REGARDING HIS CONCERNS THAT HE HAS BEEN TARGETED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT. RESULT: DISCUSSED Chair King: Gentlemen, it is almost 12:30. I am going to take the temperature of this Commission. How would you like to proceed? I will not be here for the afternoon session. Commissioner Gabela: Can I -- can I suggest, I have an important discussion item that has to do with all of us, and I'd like to take that up now. Chair King: No, sir. Commissioner Gabela: (UNINTELLIGIBLE). Chair King: We have one -- a pocket item that is time sensitive, and I would like not to just get to discussion items. I'd like to move through the agenda if we possibly can and take the discussion item -- Commissioner Gabela: So, you're going to leave mine for last? Is what you're going to do? Chair King: No, no, sir. I'm not going to leave yours for last. I will take it up in -- Commissioner Gabela: But you're not going to be here. You said you're not going to be here. Chair King: But I don't have to be here. There's three of you which makes a quorum. Commissioner Gabela: No, no, no. I need your vote on this because I've been -- I've been targeted by the City of Miami Code Enforcement Department -- City of Miami Page 80 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 Chair King: Commissioner, Commissioner. Commissioner Gabela: -- through the City Manager because I'm doing my job on Bayfront Trust and Commissioner Carollo is harassing me. Chair King: Okay, Commissioner -- Commissioner Gabela: He wants -- he wants my house -- Chair King: Commissioner. Commissioner Gabela: -- to be investigated when 1 have done -- Chair King: Commissioner Gabela, please, please -- Commissioner Gabela: No, ma'am, no, ma'am. I know what's going on here. Chair King: No, Commissioner Gabela -- Commissioner Gabela: So, I'll tell you what, then I'm leaving. If I don't do this, I'm leaving right now. This is ridiculous that you don't want to -- Chair King: I -- Commissioner Gabela: I've asked -- Chair King: -- did not say that we would not take it up. I said we would take it up in order. Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, but when you leave. I need your vote. I need your vote, Madam Chair. Chair King: Okay, but Commissioner Gabela -- Commissioner Gabela: I need your vote. Chair King: -- I have a commitment. Commissioner Gabela: Okay, then let's take care of this. Chair King: We have other work to be done. And we will go in order -- we will go in order as we always do. Commissioner Gabela: The Mayor presented something today at the last minute and you took it. Every time -- I always end up -- Chair King: It is time sensitive. Commissioner Gabela: -- in the same thing. Chair King: No, sir -- Commissioner Gabela: Mine is time sensitive. You know why? Because the Code Enforcement is coming after me -- Chair King: Okay. City of Miami Page 81 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 Commissioner Gabela: -- for doing my job at Bayfront Trust. Vice Chair Carollo: Oh. Chair King: Well, Commissioner Gabela -- Commissioner Gabela: Ma'am, that's what's going on here. Chair King: Commissioner Gabela, if that's -- Commissioner Gabela: And if you don't let -- Chair King: -- if that's your position -- Commissioner Gabela: Right. Chair King: -- because I'm not going to take the discussion items out of order, if that's your position and you leave, we won't have any more commission meeting if that's what you want. (COMMENTS MADE OFF THE RECORD) Commissioner Gabela: This is a resolution item. Chair King: No, it's a discussion item. Again, if we can have some training on the agenda process and how this commission should work with protocols, I would appreciate that because I don't want it to seem as if I'm being unfair. Commissioner Gabela: You're being unfair because I am being harassed. Chair King: I am not being unfair. Commissioner Gabela: I am being harassed, ma'am. Chair King: I am not being unfair. Commissioner Gabela: I am being harassed, and I want to save the City of Miami -- Chair King: You will be able to speak when it's -- Commissioner Gabela: This is -- this is -- Chair King: Okay. Commissioner Gabela: If you -- if you allow me, please. Chair King: The Commission meeting is now in recess. Thank you for your advocacy. (COMMENTS MADE OFF THE RECORD) Chair King: The Commission -- I will not be here. My commissioners are here; it's three. They have a quorum. They can -- (COMMENTS MADE OFF THE RECORD) Chair King: Okay, so then the Commission meeting has now -- City of Miami Page 82 Printed on 08/25/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Gabela: (INAUDIBLE). Chair King: -- resumed. The Commission -- the Commission -- (COMMENTS MADE OFF THE RECORD) Vice Chair Carollo: You know what? Chair King: Thank you. The Commission has recessed. Thank you. Vice Chair Carollo: Why don't you quit whining. Chair King: The Commission meeting is over. Thank you. The meeting adjourned at 12:32 p.m. City of Miami Page 83 Printed on 08/25/2025