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Marked Agenda July 10, 2025
City of Miami
Marked Agenda
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
Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
Arthur Noriega, V, City Manager
George K. Wysong III, City Attorney
Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
https://miamifLiqm2.com
Thursday, July 10, 2025
9:00 AM City Hall
9:00 AM INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Present: Chairwoman King, Vice Chair Carollo, Commissioner Gabela, Commissioner
Pardo and Commissioner Rosado
On the loth day of July 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 9:30 a.m.,
recessed at 12:16p.m., reconvened at 3:21 p.m., and adjourned at 4:59 p.m.
Note for the Record: Vice Chair Carollo entered the Commission chambers at 9:49 a.m.
ALSO PRESENT:
Arthur Noriega, V, City Manager
George K. Wysong III, City Attorney
Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk
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PR - PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
PR.1 PROTOCOL ITEM
17875
Honoree
Presenter
Protocol Item
Katy Puig
Mayor and
Commissioners
Proclamation
Larry M. Spring Mayor and Proclamation
Commissioners
RESU LT:
PRESENTED
1) Mayor Suarez and Commissioners presented a Proclamation to recognize and honor
Katerina "Katy" Puig. Ms. Puig is a courageous young woman whose unwavering
spirit, resilience, and leadership have profoundly inspired the City of Miami and all
who know her. As captain of the Our Lady of Lourdes Academy soccer team, Katy
has demonstrated extraordinary talent, discipline, and dedication both on and off the
field and in the face of tremendous adversity, M. Puig has shown exceptional
strength and perseverance overcoming unimaginable challenges with grace,
determination, and an unbreakable will to move forward. Ms. Puig's journey has
united the Miami community, rallied support and reminds us all the power of hope,
the impact of love, and the resilience of the human spirit. M. Puig continues to
inspire her peers, educators, teammates, and neighbors not only through her
recovery and achievements, but through her courage, faith, and unwavering
positivity. Elected Officials paused in their deliberations to honor Ms. Katy Puig
whose stories reflect the values of strength, unity, and compassion.
2) Mayor Suarez and Commissioners presented a Proclamation to recognize Mr. Larry
M. Spring CPA (Certified Public Accountant) who has faithfully served the City of
Miami with distinction, integrity, and unwavering commitment through various
executive leadership roles including his most recent tenure as Assistant City
Manager/Chief Financial Officer. Throughout his decades of public service, Mr.
Spring's expertise in strategic planning, budgeting, and risk management has
provided invaluable leadership in overseeing departments including Finance,
Procurement, Budget and Strategy, Real Estate, Asset Management, Economic
Innovation and Development, Housing and Community Development, and Grants,
ensuring compliance with policies, laws, and national standards. Mr. Spring's
leadership was pivotal in numerous high profile accomplishments, including the
financing of the Marlins Stadium and Port Tunnel, citywide healthcare plan
redesign, and redevelopment agency expansions, all while earning unqualified audit
opinions from external auditors. In addition to his governmental service, Mr. Spring
has contributed to the broader community through his role with the Miami Parking
Authority, and his participation in national and local professional organizations
such as the Government Finance Officers Association and the American Institute of
CPAs. Elected Officials paused in their deliberations to recognize the exemplary
career, legacy of leadership, and professional excellence of Mr. Spring, whose
impact will be felt for generations throughout the City's operations and financial
future and recognize and honor Mr. Larry M. Spring for his decades of distinguished
public service, financial acumen, and tireless dedication to the advancement of the
City of Miami and express our heartfelt gratitude and wish him continued success in
all future endeavors.
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ORDER OF THE DAY
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ALL ITEM(S)
DISCUSSION ITEM
17872 PUBLIC COMMENTS SUBMITTED ONLINE BY MEMBERS OF THE
PUBLIC FOR THE JULY 10, 2025, CITY COMMISSION MEETING.
Office of the City
Clerk
RESULT: PRESENTED
AM - APPROVING THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:
AM.1 City Commission - City Commission Meeting - May 8, 2025 9:00 AM
MOTION TO: Approve
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
MV - MAYORAL VETO(ES)
There were no mayoral vetoes associated with legislation that is subject to veto by the Mayor.
END OF MAYORAL VETO(ES)
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PA - PERSONAL APPEARANCE
PA.1 PERSONAL APPEARANCE
17834
Commissioners
and Mayor
A PRESENTATION BY COMMISSIONER MIGUEL ANGEL GABELA
REGARDING BAYFRONT PARK.
RESULT: PRESENTED
END OF PERSONAL APPEARANCE
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CA.1
17662
Department of
Economic
Innovation &
Development
CA - CONSENT AGENDA
The following item(s) was Adopted on the Consent Agenda
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION OF BARRY
UNIVERSITY, NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, AND THE
TECHNICAL COLLEGES AT MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC
SCHOOLS TO THE PARTICIPATING COLLEGES AND
UNIVERSITIES IN THE CITY OF MIAMI'S VENTURE MIAMI
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ("PROGRAM"); FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN
FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR THE
PURPOSE STATED HEREIN AS IT RELATES TO THE PROGRAM.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0245
This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
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CA.2 RESOLUTION
17806
Department of
Human Services
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AMENDMENT NUMBER 4 OF THE "MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT ("MOA") PROGRAM, PC-2425-MOA"
("AGREEMENT") BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") AND
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY THROUGH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
HOMELESS TRUST ("COUNTY") TO SUPPORT EXTENDED
OUTREACH AND HOUSING SERVICES TO HOMELESS
INDIVIDUALS REFERRED TO THE CITY'S DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN SERVICES, HOMELESS SERVICES DIVISION, BY THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY JUDICIAL AND HEALTH SYSTEMS
("PROGRAM"); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT
AND APPROPRIATE AN ADDITIONAL FORTY THOUSAND
($40,000.00) DOLLARS FROM THE COUNTY, WITH NO CITY
MATCHING FUNDS REQUIRED, FOR A TOTAL PROGRAM
APPROPRIATION NOT TO EXCEED THREE HUNDRED AND
EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($380,000.00)("GRANT") FROM
THE COUNTY; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS,
EXTENSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND RENEWALS ALL IN
FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, CONDITIONED
UPON THE AVAILABILITY OF CITY RESOURCES THAT MAY BE
REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT THE ACCEPTANCE OF AND
COMPLIANCE WITH THE GRANT; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE UP TO TWO
CONSECUTIVE ONE-YEAR RENEWALS TO THE AGREEMENT
AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN FORMS
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, IN FURTHERANCE OF
THE GRANT.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0246
This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
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CA.3 RESOLUTION
17757
Department of
General Services
Administration
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, PURSUANT
TO SECTION 18-85 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE") AWARDING A
CONTRACT TO GRAPHIC DESIGNS INTERNATIONAL LLC
("GRAPHIC DESIGNS") PURSUANT TO INVITATION FOR BID
("IFB") NO. 1852386 FOR VEHICLE DECALS AND STRIPING ON
AN AS NEEDED BASIS FOR AN INITIAL TERM OF THREE (3)
YEARS WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR ONE (1) ADDITIONAL
THREE (3) YEAR TERM ("CONTRACT"); ALLOCATING FUNDS
FROM THE GSA OPERATING BUDGET AND THE VARIOUS
SOURCES OF FUNDS FROM THE END USER DEPARTMENTS
AND AGENCIES; SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
AND BUDGETARY APPROVAL AT THE TIME OF NEED;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING ANY 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, 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 ALL
APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS, AS MAY BE
DEEMED NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0247
This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
CA.4 RESOLUTION
17703
Department of Real
Estate and Asset
Management
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE
CITY ATTORNEY, BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") AND
RIVERCOW, LLC ("LESSEE") FOR MUTUAL TERMINATION OF
THE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 8034 NORTHEAST 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA;
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE
AND EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING
AMENDMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS TO SAID AGREEMENT, IN
A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AS MAY BE
NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0248
This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
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CA.5 RESOLUTION
17685
Department of
Resilience and
Public Works
CA.6
17819
Office of the City
Attorney
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), ACCEPTING EIGHT (8) RIGHT-OF-WAY
DEEDS AND ONE (1) QUIT CLAIM RIGHT-OF-WAY DEED OF
DEDICATION ("DEEDS"), AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A,"
ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, 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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0249
This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY TARVAN
HANKS JR., WITHOUT ADMISSION OF LIABILITY, THE TOTAL
SUM OF $90,000.00 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 TARVAN HANKS JR. VS. CITY OF MIAMI, ET AL.,
PENDING IN THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, CASE NO. 2025-CA-001049, UPON THE
EXECUTION OF A GENERAL RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS BROUGHT UNDER STATE LAW PENDING IN STATE
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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0250
This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
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PH - PUBLIC HEARING
PH.1 RESOLUTION
17246
Department of Real
Estate and Asset
Management
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/STHS)AFFIRMATIVE VOTE,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 29-C OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH ECORESILIENCY MIAMI,
LLC ("DEVELOPER") FOR THE SALE, UPON SATISFACTION OF
CERTAIN CLOSING CONDITIONS, OF +5.4 ACRES OF THAT CERTAIN
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1111 PARROT JUNGLE TRAIL ("PROPERTY")
FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL USES, IN EXCHANGE FOR
CANCELLATION OF THE EXISTING LEASE AND CONSIDERATION
EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN FAIR MARKET VALUE OF ONE
HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ($135,000,000.00),
INCLUDING DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW +13.3-ACRE PUBLIC
WATERFRONT PARK ON THE REMAINDER OF PROPERTY AT A COST
TO DEVELOPER OF THIRTY SEVEN MILLION DOLLARS
($37,000,000.00), PAYMENTS TO CITY OF TEN MILLION DOLLARS
($10,000,000.00) AT CLOSING AND ONE MILLION DOLLARS
($1,000,000) PER YEAR PER PHASE WITH ANNUAL ESCALATIONS OF
THREE PERCENT (3%) AND A PRESENT VALUE OF ONE HUNDRED
TEN MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND
TWENTY-FOUR DOLLARS ($110,875,024) OVER NINETY-NINE YEARS),
AND CERTAIN COMMUNITY BENEFITS VALUED AT THIRTY-FOUR
MILLION SIX -HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($34,600,000),
INCLUDING PAYMENT TO THE CITY OF FIFTEEN MILLION DOLLARS
($15,000,000.00) FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND
INFRASTRUCTURE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A PARTIAL RELEASE AND MODIFICATION
OF THE DEED RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN DEED NO. 19447
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA INTERNAL
IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND ("STATE"); AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A QUIT -CLAIM DEED TO DEVELOPER, IN A
FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY; PROVIDING, THAT
SUCH SALE AND CONVEYANCE BE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AND
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE THROUGH THE
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE
AND EXECUTE OTHER ANCILLARY DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS
REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE
PROPERTY AS SET FORTH IN THE PURCHASE AND SALE
AGREEMENT, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY.
MOTION TO: Defer
RESULT: DEFERRED
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
Note for the Record: Item PH.1 was deferred to the July 24, 2025, City
Commission Meeting.
END OF PUBLIC HEARING
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RE - RESOLUTIONS
RE.1 RESOLUTION
17525
Office of
Management and
Budget
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING
THE CITY MANAGER TO UNDERTAKE THIS AMENDMENT IN
ORDER TO ADD TO AND TO REVISE CAPITAL PROJECTS IN
THE CITY OF MIAMI'S ("CITY") FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 MULTI-
YEAR CAPITAL PLAN ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R-24-0328 ("ADOPTED
CAPITAL PLAN"), AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED, AND TO
APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR ADDED PROJECTS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED; RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING
CERTAIN NECESSARY ACTIONS BY THE CITY MANAGER AND
DESIGNATED CITY OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENTS IN ORDER
TO UPDATE THE RELEVANT FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND
COMPUTER SYSTEMS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR
ONGOING CAPITAL PROJECTS, PROJECT CLOSE-OUTS, AND
FOR GRANTS AND OTHER FUNDING SOURCES IN PROGRESS
IN CONNECTION HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0251
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
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RE.2 RESOLUTION
17391
Office of
Management and
Budget
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING APPROPRIATIONS RELATING TO
THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET
PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R-24-0389 ADOPTED ON
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024, AS AMENDED, THE FIVE-YEAR
FINANCIAL PLAN, THE STRATEGIC PLAN, AND THE MULTI-
YEAR CAPITAL PLAN PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R-24-
0328 ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2024, AS AMENDED
(COLLECTIVELY, THE "BUDGET"), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY CHANGES TO ADJUST,
AMEND, ALLOCATE, AND APPROPRIATE THE BUDGET, AND
ANY PART THEREOF, REGARDING CITY OF MIAMI SERVICES
AND RESOURCES AS NECESSARY AND LEGALLY ALLOWED;
RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING CERTAIN
NECESSARY ACTIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER AND
DESIGNATED OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENTS TO UPDATE THE
RELEVANT FINANCIAL CONTROLS, PROJECT CLOSE-OUTS,
ACCOUNTING ENTRIES, AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH AND FOR GRANTS AND OTHER
FUNDING SOURCES IN PROGRESS AND FOR NECESSARY
RELATED DOCUMENT NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTIONS, ALL
IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY; PROVIDING
FOR APPLICABLE EFFECTIVE DATES.
MOTION TO: Defer
RESULT: DEFERRED
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
Note for the Record: Item RE.2 was deferred to the July 24, 2025, City
Commission Meeting.
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RE.3
16366
Office of the City
Attorney
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING, SETTING FORTH, AND
SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE A PROPOSED AMENDMENT
TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED ("CHARTER"); CREATING NEW SECTION 13 OF THE
CHARTER, TITLED "REDISTRICTING," THEREBY AMENDING
THE CHARTER TO PROVIDE THAT CITY COMMISSION
DISTRICTS MAY NOT BE DRAWN WITH THE INTENT TO FAVOR
OR DISFAVOR A CANDIDATE OR INCUMBENT, ESTABLISH A
CITIZENS' REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE TO DRAW DISTRICTS
AFTER EACH CENSUS AND WHEN REQUIRED BY LAW,
PROVIDE PROCESS FOR THE REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE TO
PROPOSE REDISTRICTING PLANS TO THE CITY COMMISSION
FOR FINAL ACTION, SET REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE
MEMBERS' QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES, TERM OF OFFICE, AND
PROCESS FOR APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL; CALLING FOR A
REFERENDUM AND PROVIDING THAT THE CHARTER
AMENDMENT WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AT
THE REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 4, 2025; DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING THE CITY
CLERK AS THE OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY
COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO THE USE OF VOTER
REGISTRATION BOOKS AND RECORDS; FURTHER DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE
HEREIN RESOLUTION TO BE DELIVERED TO THE SUPERVISOR
OF ELECTIONS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA NOT LESS
THAN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF SUCH
ELECTION; PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR
THIS RESOLUTION.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0243
MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s)
RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S)
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
NAYS: Carollo
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RE.4 RESOLUTION
17688
Commissioners
and Mayor
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, PURSUANT
TO SECTION 14 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TO ISSUE A SUBPOENA TO WILLIAM
ORTIZ, CHIEF OF STAFF FOR COMMISSIONER JOE CAROLLO,
TO APPEAR BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION ON JUNE 12,
2025, FOR THE PURPOSE OF INVESTIGATING OFFICIAL ACTS
AND CONDUCT OF A CITY OFFICIAL.
MOTION TO: Defer
RESULT: DEFERRED
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
Note for the Record: Item RE.4 was deferred to the July 24, 2025, City
Commission Meeting.
RE.5 RESOLUTION
17800
Commissioners
and Mayor
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING
COMMISSIONER RALPH "RAFAEL" ROSADO AS CHAIRPERSON
OF THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0252
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
RE.6 RESOLUTION
17820
Department of
Human Services
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE
CITY ATTORNEY, WITH SUNDARI FOUNDATION, INC., A
FLORIDA NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION, TO CONTINUE THE
CITY OF MIAMI SHELTER AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
PROGRAM, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF BEDS AND
SERVICES FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING
HOMELESSNESS IN THE CITY OF MIAMI AT A TOTAL COST NOT
TO EXCEED $175,000.00 FOR AN INITIAL PERIOD OF ONE YEAR
CONCURRENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 WITH UP TO
FIVE (5) CONSECUTIVE ONE (1) YEAR OPTION TO RENEW FOR
SAID PURPOSE, WITH CONDITIONS AS STATED IN THE
AGREEMENT.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0253
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MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
RE.7 RESOLUTION
17830
Commissioners
and Mayor
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, BY A FOUR -
FIFTHS AFFIRMATIVE (4/STHS) VOTE, PURSUANT TO SECTION
54-137 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), WAIVING THE RESTRICTIONS
RELATED TO STREET RENAMING CONTAINED THEREIN,
CODESIGNATING NORTHWEST 28 AVENUE BETWEEN
NORTHWEST 17 STREET AND NORTHWEST 15 STREET AS
"MARIANELA AMADOR WAY" IN HONOR OF MARIANELA
AMADOR'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI; FURTHER
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICIALS.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0254
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
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RE.8 RESOLUTION
17832
Commissioners
and Mayor
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING, SETTING FORTH, AND
SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE A PROPOSED AMENDMENT
TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED ("CHARTER") AMENDING SECTION 4(B) OF THE
CHARTER, TITLED "FORM OF GOVERNMENT; NOMINATION
AND ELECTION/ELECTION OF MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION;
TERMS OF OFFICE; RECALL," TO ESTABLISH THAT NO
PERSON WHO HAS BEEN ELECTED OR APPOINTED TWO (2)
TIMES TO THE OFFICE OF MAYOR OR COMMISSIONER SHALL
BE ELIGIBLE FOR REELECTION TO THAT OFFICE DURING
THEIR LIFETIME, SAID LIFETIME TERM SHALL NOT INCLUDE
ANY TIME SERVED AS A RESULT OF HAVING BEEN ELECTED
TO FILL A VACANCY; FURTHER PROVIDING THAT THE MAYOR
AND CITY COMMISSION'S TERM LIMITS ARE MEASURED
RETROACTIVELY FROM THEIR FIRST ELECTIONS OR
APPOINTMENTS; FURTHER PROVIDING THAT UPON
APPROVAL OF THE ELECTORATE, THIS AMENDMENT WILL BE
IMMEDIATELY EFFECTIVE; CALLING FOR A REFERENDUM AND
PROVIDING THAT THE CHARTER AMENDMENT WILL BE
SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AT THE REFERENDUM
SPECIAL ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 4, 2025;
DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING THE CITY CLERK AS THE
OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY COMMISSION WITH
RESPECT TO THE USE OF VOTER REGISTRATION BOOKS AND
RECORDS; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE
A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE HEREIN RESOLUTION TO BE
DELIVERED TO THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OF MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA NOT LESS THAN FORTY-FIVE (45)
DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF SUCH ELECTION; AND
PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS
RESOLUTION.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0244
MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s)
RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S)
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
NAYS: King, Carollo
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RE.9 RESOLUTION
17835
Commissioners
and Mayor
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING
THE CITY MANAGER TO INITIATE NEGOTIATIONS WITH MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO JOINT USE
AGREEMENTS TO EXPAND PUBLIC ACCESS TO
RECREATIONAL SPACES AT VARIOUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LOCATED WITHIN DISTRICT 4 DURING NON -SCHOOL HOURS;
FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO REPORT BACK
TO THE COMMISSION WITH UPDATES ON THE PROGRESS OF
SUCH NEGOTIATIONS WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0256
MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s)
RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S)
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
ABSENT: King
Note for the Record: A motion was made by Commissioner Rosado, seconded by
Commissioner Pardo, and was passed by the following vote: AYE(S):
Commissioners Rosado, Pardo, and Carollo / NAY(S): Commissioner Gabela /
ABSENT: Commissioner King; to grant Commissioner Rosado's request to hear
agenda item RE.9.
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RE.10
17836
Commissioners
and Mayor
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING
THE CITY MANAGER TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT AND
PREPARE A LIST OF CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") OWNED
PROPERTIES SUITABLE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MIXED
INCOME HOUSING, WITH THE GOAL OF ISSUING ONE OR
MORE REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS TO QUALIFIED
DEVELOPERS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SUCH PROPERTIES,
AND PROVIDING THAT PROPOSALS PRIORITIZE MAXIMUM
HOUSING DENSITY UNDER APPLICABLE ZONING
REGULATIONS, DEVELOPER QUALIFICATIONS, AND UNIT
PRICING; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
REPORT BACK TO THE CITY COMMISSION WITHIN NINETY (90)
DAYS WITH AN INVENTORY LIST, ANY ISSUED SOLICITATIONS,
AND ANY RECOMMENDATIONS.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0257
MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s)
RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S)
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
ABSENT: King
Note for the Record: A motion was made by Commissioner Rosado, seconded by
Commissioner Pardo, and was passed by the following vote: AYE(S):
Commissioners Rosado, Pardo, and Carollo / NAY(S): Commissioner Gabela /
ABSENT: Commissioner King; to grant Commissioner Rosado's request to hear
agenda item RE.10.
END OF RESOLUTIONS
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SR - SECOND READING ORDINANCES
SR.1 ORDINANCE Second Reading
17629 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
Office of Zoning CHAPTER 2/ARTICLE IV/DIVISION 2, TITLED
ADMINISTRATION/DEPARTMENTS/PLANNING, BUILDING AND
ZONING DEPARTMENT," BY ESTABLISHING SECTION 2-214,
TITLED "ANCILLARY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) COMPLIANCE," TO
INTRODUCE REGISTRATION AND COMPLIANCE
REQUIREMENTS FOR ANCILLARY DWELLING UNITS; FURTHER
AMENDING CHAPTER 10/ARTICLE V, TITLED "BUILDINGS/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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: 14377
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
SR.2 ORDINANCE Second 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 SR.2 was deferred to the July 24, 2025, City Commission Meeting.
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SR.3 ORDINANCE Second Reading
17797
Commissioners
and Mayor
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION REPEALING
CHAPTER 38/ARTICLE III OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "PARKS AND
RECREATION/BAYFRONT PARK MANAGEMENT TRUST" IN ITS
ENTIRETY TO ABOLISH THE BAYFRONT PARK MANAGEMENT
TRUST ("TRUST"); FURTHER AMENDING CHAPTER 2/ARTICLE
XI/DIVISION 2 TITLED "ADMINISTRATION/BOARDS,
COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS/STANDARDS FOR CREATION
AND REVIEW OF BOARDS GENERALLY" TO REMOVE
REFERENCES TO THE TRUST; FURTHER AMENDING CHAPTER
18/ARTICLE III/SECTION 18-72 TITLED "FINANCE/CITY OF MIAMI
PROCUREMENT ORDINANCE/APPLICATION AND EXCLUSIONS"
TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO THE TRUST; FURTHER
AMENDING CHAPTER 54/ARTICLE I/SECTION 54-9 TITLED
"STREETS AND SIDEWALKS/IN GENERAL/ PLACING SIGNS,
ADVERTISEMENT, OR DISPLAYS ON ANY PORTION OF PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY, STREET OR SIDEWALK SURFACE" TO
REMOVE REFERENCES TO THE TRUST; FURTHER DIRECTING
THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE CITY'S OPERATION OF THE
BAYFRONT PARK AND MAURICE FERRE PARK IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS ORDINANCE; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE
EFFECTIVE DATE.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: 14382
MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s)
RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S)
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
NAYS: Carollo
ABSENT: King
Note for the Record: A motion was made by Commissioner Pardo, seconded by
Commissioner Gabela, and was passed by the following vote: AYE(S):
Commissioners Pardo, Gabela, and Rosado / NAY(S): Commissioner Carollo /
ABSENT: Commissioner King; to grant Commissioner Pardo's request to hear
agenda item SR.3.
END OF SECOND READING ORDINANCES
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FR - FIRST READING ORDINANCES
FR.1 ORDINANCE First Reading
17780 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
City Manager's CHAPTER 55/SECTION 55-10 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
Office MIAMI, AS AMENDED (CITY CODE) TITLED "BUILDING
PERMITS; ISSUANCE; RESTRICTIONS; EXCEPTIONS," TO
ALLOW FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION AND TEMPORARY
ACTIVATIONS ON UNPLATTED OR PLATTED LAND THAT HAS
NOT BEEN SUBDIVIDED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 55 OF THE
CITY CODE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading
RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
FR.2 ORDINANCE First Reading
17556
Commissioners
and Mayor
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 35/ARTICLE I OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "MOTORIZED
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC/IN GENERAL," SPECIFICALLY BY
AMENDING SECTION 35-1 OF THE CITY CODE, TITLED
"DEFINITIONS," TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR A HOMESTEAD
PROPERTY, AND BY ESTABLISHING A NEW SECTION 35-11 OF
THE CITY CODE, TITLED "PARKING FOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPT
PROPERTY," PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN ALLOWABLE PARKING
ON A HOMESTEAD; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article M, Section 2-33(k), Miami City
Code, item FR.2 was deferred to the July 24, 2025, City Commission Meeting.
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FR.3 ORDINANCE First Reading
17816
Commissioners
and Mayor
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON
ENFORCEMENT OF SECTION 62-2.2 OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED
"INDEPENDENT FEASIBILITY AND ECONOMIC IMPACT
STUDIES," OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED,
FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS, FURTHER
RECOMMENDING TO THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
PROVIDING FOR EXTENSION AND/OR TERMINATION OF SAID
MORATORIUM BY RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR THE
TREATMENT OF PENDING APPLICATIONS; 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.3 was deferred to the July 24, 2025, City Commission Meeting.
END OF FIRST READING ORDINANCES
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DI - DISCUSSION ITEMS
DI.1 DISCUSSION ITEM
17686 A DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ANNUAL REPORTS OF
City Manager's BOARDS/COMMITTEES.
Office
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City
Code, item DI.1 was deferred to the July 24, 2025, City Commission Meeting.
DI.2 DISCUSSION ITEM
17641
Commissioners
and Mayor
A DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING THE USE OF CITY FUNDS
OUTSIDE OF COMMISSIONERS DISTRICTS.
MOTION TO: Defer
RESULT: DEFERRED
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
Note for the Record: Item DL2 was deferred to the July 24, 2025, City Commission
Meeting.
DI.3 DISCUSSION ITEM
17691
Commissioners
and Mayor
A DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING THE BUILDING COLLAPSE AT
3129 NW 7 AVE.
MOTION TO: Defer
RESULT: DEFERRED
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
Note for the Record: Item DI.3 was deferred to the July 24, 2025, City Commission
Meeting.
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DI.4 DISCUSSION ITEM
17692 A DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Commissioners
and Mayor
MOTION TO: Defer
RESULT: DEFERRED
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
Note for the Record: Item DL4 was deferred to the July 24, 2025, City Commission
Meeting.
DI.5 DISCUSSION ITEM
17642
Commissioners
and Mayor
A DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION REGARDING DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
MOTION TO: Defer
RESULT: DEFERRED
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
ABSENT: King
Note for the Record: A motion was made by Commissioner Pardo, seconded by
Commissioner Gabela, and was passed by the following vote: AYE(S):
Commissioners Pardo, Gabela, and Rosado / NAY(S): Commissioner Carollo /
ABSENT: Commissioner King; to grant Commissioner Pardo's request to hear
agenda item DI.5.
Note for the Record: Item DI.5 was deferred to the September 25, 2025, City
Commission Meeting.
DI.6 DISCUSSION ITEM
17837
Commissioners
and Mayor
A DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING THE REDEVELOPMENT OF
THE MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT'S HEADQUARTERS LOCATED
AT 400 NW 2ND AVE.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
Note for the Record: A motion was made by Commissioner Rosado, seconded by
Commissioner Pardo, and was passed by the following vote: AYE(S):
Commissioners Rosado, Pardo, and Carollo / NAY(S): Commissioner Gabela /
ABSENT: Commissioner King; to grant Commissioner Rosado's request to hear
agenda item DI.6.
END OF DISCUSSION ITEMS
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PART B: PZ - PLANNING AND ZONING ITEM(S)
PZ.1 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.
PZ.2
17670
Department of
Planning
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
7
Note for the Record: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-33(k), Miami City
Code, item PZ.1 was deferred to the July 24, 2025, City Commission Meeting.
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
GRANTING/DENYING THE APPEAL FILED BY BERCOW RADELL
FERNANDEZ LARKIN & TAPANES, PLLC ON BEHALF OF THE
PROPERTY OWNER, NICOLAS BERARDI AND MAGDALENA
MURMAN ("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 AN ADDITION, AND AFTER -THE -
FACT ALTERATIONS AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS, ON A PROPERTY
LOCATED APPROXIMATELY AT 5935 NORTHEAST 6 COURT,
MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33137, WITHIN THE MORNINGSIDE HISTORIC
DISTRICT, WITH FOLIO NUMBER 01-3218-031-0450.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0258
MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s)
RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S)
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
ABSENT: King
Note for the Record: A motion was made by Commissioner Rosado, seconded by
Commissioner Pardo, and was passed by the following vote: AYE(S):
Commissioners Rosado, Pardo, and Carollo / NAY(S): Commissioner Gabela /
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PZ.2
17670
Department of
Planning
PZ.2
17670
Department of
Planning
ABSENT:• Commissioner King; to grant Commissioner Rosado's request to hear
agenda item PZ.2.
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
GRANTING/DENYING THE APPEAL FILED BY BERCOW RADELL
FERNANDEZ LARKIN & TAPANES, PLLC ON BEHALF OF THE
PROPERTY OWNER, NICOLAS BERARDI AND MAGDALENA
MURMAN ("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 AN ADDITION, AND AFTER -THE -
FACT ALTERATIONS AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS, ON A PROPERTY
LOCATED APPROXIMATELY AT 5935 NORTHEAST 6 COURT,
MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33137, WITHIN THE MORNINGSIDE HISTORIC
DISTRICT, WITH FOLIO NUMBER 01-3218-031-0450.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0258
MOTION TO: Reconsider
RESULT: RECONSIDERED
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
AYES: Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
ABSENT: King
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
GRANTING/DENYING THE APPEAL FILED BY BERCOW RADELL
FERNANDEZ LARKIN & TAPANES, PLLC ON BEHALF OF THE
PROPERTY OWNER, NICOLAS BERARDI AND MAGDALENA
MURMAN ("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 AN ADDITION, AND AFTER -THE -
FACT ALTERATIONS AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS, ON A PROPERTY
LOCATED APPROXIMATELY AT 5935 NORTHEAST 6 COURT,
MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33137, WITHIN THE MORNINGSIDE HISTORIC
DISTRICT, WITH FOLIO NUMBER 01-3218-031-0450.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0258
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MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s)
RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S)
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
AYES: Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
ABSENT: King
PZ.3 ORDINANCE First Reading
17804 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
Department of ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10544, AS
Planning AMENDED, THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE MIAMI
COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN, PURSUANT TO SMALL
SCALE AMENDMENT PROCEDURES SUBJECT TO §163.3187,
FLORIDA STATUTES, BY CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE
DESIGNATION FROM "DUPLEX — RESIDENTIAL" TO "PUBLIC
PARKS AND RECREATION" OF THE ACREAGE DESCRIBED
HEREIN OF REAL PROPERTY AT 3691 SOUTHWEST 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.
MOTION TO: Defer
RESULT: DEFERRED
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
Note for the Record: Item PZ.3 was deferred to the July 24, 2025, City Commission
Meeting.
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PZ.4 ORDINANCE First Reading
17808 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
Department of ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF ORDINANCE
Planning NO. 13114, THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA,
AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION FROM "T3-O," SUB -URBAN TRANSECT ZONE —
OPEN, TO "CS," CIVIC SPACE TRANSECT ZONE, FOR THE
PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 3691 SOUTHWEST 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.
MOTION TO: Defer
RESULT: DEFERRED
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
Note for the Record: Item PZ.4 was deferred to the July 24, 2025, City Commission
Meeting.
PZ.5 ORDINANCE Second 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 7.1.3.7, 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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: 14378
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
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PZ.6 ORDINANCE Second 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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: 14379
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
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PZ.7 ORDINANCE Second 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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: 14380
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
PZ.8 ORDINANCE Second 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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: 14381
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MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
END OF PLANNING AND ZONING ITEM(S)
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NA.1 RESOLUTION
17823
Department of
Resilience and
Public Works
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ACCEPT A PERPETUAL SIDEWALK EASEMENT, IN
SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, FROM FBWS
DEVELOPMENT SENIOR LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLIC PEDESTRIAN
ACCESS TO PORTIONS OF SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTED ON NW
22ND STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0255
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
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NA.2
17874
Office of the City
Clerk
ADJOURNMENT
DISCUSSION ITEM
UNDER THE PARAMETERS OF SECTION 286.011(8), FLORIDA
STATUTES, A PRIVATE ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION WILL BE
CONDUCTED AT THE JULY 24, 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 JORGE M. PEREZ ART MUSEUM OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, INC., D/B/A PEREZ ART MUSEUM V. CITY OF MIAMI,
CASE NUMBER 2024-012120-CA-01, PENDING IN THE
ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, TO WHICH THE CITY IS PRESENTLY A PARTY AND
HAS FILED A COUNTERCLAIM AGAINST JORGE M. PEREZ ART
MUSEUM OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, INC., D/B/A PEREZ ART
MUSEUM. 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, VICE-CHAIRMAN JOE CAROLLO,
COMMISSIONERS MIGUEL ANGEL GABELA, DAMIAN PARDO,
AND RALPH "RAFAEL" ROSADO; THE CITY MANAGER, ARTHUR
NORIEGA V; THE CITY ATTORNEY GEORGE K. WYSONG III,
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY KEVIN R. JONES; DEPUTY CITY
ATTORNEY XAVIER E. ALBAN, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
SUPERVISOR ERIC J. EVES, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEYS
MARGUERITE SNYDER AND NICHOLAS BASCO. A CERTIFIED
COURT REPORTER WILL BE PRESENT TO ENSURE THAT THIS
SESSION IS FULLY TRANSCRIBED AND THE TRANSCRIPT WILL
BE MADE PUBLIC UPON THE CONCLUSION OF THE
LITIGATION. AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE ATTORNEY -CLIENT
SESSION, THE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING WILL BE
REOPENED AND THE PERSON CHAIRING THE COMMISSION
MEETING WILL ANNOUNCE THE TERMINATION OF THE
ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
The meeting adjourned at 4: 59 p.m.
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