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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2025-09-25 MinutesCity of Miami City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com Meeting Minutes Thursday, September 25, 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 Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four Arthur Noriega, V, City Manager George K. Wysong III, City Attorney Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 9:00 AM INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Present: Chairwoman King, Vice Chair Carollo, Commissioner Gabela, Commissioner Pardo and Commissioner Rosado On the 25th day of September 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 9:40 a.m., recessed at 12:18 p.m., reconvened at 4:04 p.m., recessed at 4:07 p.m., reconvened at 5:51 p.m., and adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Note for the Record: Commissioner Rosado entered the Commission chambers at 9:41 a.m., and Vice Chair Carollo entered the Commission chambers at 10:04 a.m. ALSO PRESENT: Arthur Noriega, V, City Manager George K. Wysong III, City Attorney Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk Chair King: And at this time, we are going to begin the meeting with prayer. We are honored today, a leader of the Universal Society of Hinduism -- how do you say --? (COMMENTS MADE OFF THE RECORD) Chair King: Rajan Led -- Zed. Rajan Zed: I shall be reading from ancient Hindu scriptures, some as old as 1500 BCE (Before Common Era) in Sanskrit, then interpreted in English. Invocation delivered. Pledge of Allegiance delivered. City ofMiami Page 1 Printed on 11/4/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 PR - PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS PR.1 PROTOCOL ITEM 18255 Honoree World Alzheimer's Awareness Month Presenter Mayor and Commissioners Protocol Item Proclamation Jorge's Pharmacy Mayor and Commissioners Proclamation State of Florida Badia Senior Meals Program Mayor and Commissioners Check Presentation RESULT: PRESENTED Chair King: Welcome to the City of Miami Commission Meeting for September 25th, 2025. We are going to begin our meeting by recognizing some special folks and/or organizations who have contributed to the City of Miami and we would like to honor them for their service. I'm going to begin with my colleague, Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela. Presentations made. 1) Mayor Suarez and Commissioners presented a Proclamation to proclaim the month of September as World Alzheimer's Awareness Month, an annual international campaign held in September to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease, which is a progressive neurodegenerative brain disorder, tragically robs individuals of their memories and leads to progressive mental and physical impairments. 7.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, including an estimated 500,000 under age 65 living with younger -onset Alzheimer's disease; included in this number are an estimated 580,000 individuals in the State of Florida of which an estimated 76,000 reside in Miami - Dade County. Miami -Dade County has the number one prevalence for Alzheimer's in the entire country, with over 16% of the 65 and over population living with Alzheimer's and in 2025 in the United States, nearly 12 million caregivers provided an estimated 18 billion hours of unpaid care valued at more than 413 billion dollars. In Florida, over 870,000 caregivers provided over 1.4 billion hours of unpaid care valued at an estimated twenty-nine billion dollars. Alzheimer's disease is one of the most expensive diseases in the United States and in 2025 the direct costs to American society of caring for those with Alzheimer's disease will total an estimated 413 billion dollars; and the human cost of Alzheimer's disease is immeasurable and in recognition of the individuals, families, friends, and caregivers dealing with Alzheimer's disease, the researchers who are seeking a cause or cure. Elected Officials paused in their deliberations of governance to stand together to raise awareness, show support, and honor those affected by Alzheimer's and recognize the efforts of the Alzheimer's Association to raise funds and promote awareness to fight Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, thereby improving the quality of human life for those living with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers and thereby proclaiming the month of September as "World Alzheimer's Awareness Month" in the City of Miami. City of Miami Page 2 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 ORDER OF THE DAY 2) Mayor Suarez and Commissioners presented a Proclamation to recognize Jorge's Pharmacy which was founded on June 8, 1973 by Jorge Monteagudo, a Cuban immigrant whose vision was to create a pharmacy where no patient in need would be turned away, Jorge's Pharmacy became a beacon of hope and kindness in Miami. The pharmacy's history is rooted in its dedication to the community, operating for over 50 years and maintaining a focus on local service. Jorge's Pharmacy has stood as a cornerstone of the South Florida community, providing trusted medical care, compassion, and support to countless residents. Under Jorge's leadership, the pharmacy became known not just for its expertise but for its generosity, with Jorge personally paying for prescriptions when patients could not afford them, reflecting his belief that medicine is about service, dignity, and compassion. Jorge's Pharmacy extended its impact far beyond its counters, supporting organizations such as the American Cancer Society, Shriners Children's Hospital, St. Jude Children's Hospital, and La Liga Contra el Cancer; while donating food, toys, and turkeys to families throughout Miami during the holidays. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jorge and his team exemplified the spirit of community, care by donating masks to University of Miami Sylvester Cancer Center and offering comfort, encouragement, and personal care to patients in need. Through the vision and commitment of its founder, Jorge's Pharmacy has become a lasting symbol of what can be achieved through perseverance, generosity, and a deep dedication to others. Elected Officials paused in their deliberations of governance to recognize the achievements, and steadfast dedication of Jorge Monteagudo and for making Jorge's Pharmacy a family -owned business that continues to operate, accepting most major insurances, Medicaid and Medicare, while keeping Monteagudo's legacy alive by continuing to serve the City ofMiami. 3) Mayor Suarez and Commissioners received a check from the State of Florida for the Badia Senior Meals Program on behalf of State Senator Ileana Garcia and State Representative Alex Rizo. The check, in the amount of one million dollars, will assist with providing daily nutritious hot meals for seniors in the City of Miami. Elected Officials paused in their deliberations of governance to accept this check and thanked the State of Florida elected officials for assisting in the betterment of the quality of life of residents living in the City of Miami. Chair King: At this time -- thank you so much. At this time, Mr. City Attorney, would you please read your statement? George Wysong (City Attorney): Yes, Madam Chair. Thank you. Good morning. Detailed information -- George Wysong, City Attorney, City of Miami. 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 of which is available online at www.municode.com. 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The procedures for individuals who are providing testimony to be sworn in for Planning and Zoning items and any quasi-judicial items under today's City Commission agenda will be as follows: The members of the 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 the notice provisions set forth in these uniform rules and procedures we have established for this meeting? Chair King: Yes. Mr. Hannon: And, Chair, may I administer the oath for 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, the PZ items, may please have you stand and raise your right hand? The City Clerk administered 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. Mr. City Manager, are there any items on this agenda that will be withdrawn or deferred at this time? 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: CA.2, to be indefinitely deferred; PH.2, to be deferred to October 23rd; RE.1, to be withdrawn; RE.3, to be deferred to the October 9th meeting; RE.9, to be indefinitely deferred; DI.1, to be deferred to October 23rd; DI.3, to be withdrawn; DI.4, to be withdrawn; PZ.1, to be deferred to October 23rd; PZ.4, to be indefinitely deferred; and PZ.5, to be indefinitely deferred. That concludes the items. Vice Chair Carollo: Madam Chair, (INAUDIBLE) go through it one more time. (INAUDIBLE). City of Miami Page 5 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Mr. Noriega: CA.2, to be indefinitely deferred; PH.2, to be deferred to October 23rd; RE.1, to be withdrawn; RE.3, to be deferred to October 9th; RE.9, to be indefinitely deferred; DL1, to be deferred to October 23rd; D1.3, to be withdrawn; DL4, to be withdrawn; PZ.1, to be deferred to October 23rd; PZ.4, to be indefinitely deferred; and PZ.5, to be indefinitely deferred. Chair King: Gentlemen, are there any items on this agenda that you would like to have withdrawn or deferred? Commissioner Pardo? Commissioner Gabela? Commissioner Gabela: For discussion or -- Chair King: No -- Commissioner Gabela: -- deferred? Chair King: -- just for withdrawn or deferred. Commissioner Gabela: Not right now. Chair King: Vice Chair? Vice Chair Carollo: (INAUDIBLE). Mr. Hannon: Thank you, Chair. For the record, Commissioner Rosado will be co -sponsoring RE.16, SR.1, and SR.3. Additionally, there are two pocket items. The first pocket item is a resolution adding the Carrie P. Meeks Senior Center and Cultural Center to the list of early voting sites to be used for the November 4th general election, and if required, December 9th runoff election. The other pocket item is a resolution waiving the private property limitation for special events, Reserve Padel special event. Chair King: Thank you. 1 believe, Commissioner Rosado, I was checking with you to see if you had any items that you would like to withdraw or defer. Commissioner Rosado: I do not. Chair King: May I have a motion to set the agenda? Commissioner Gabela: Motion. Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Motion carries. City ofMiami Page 6 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ALL ITEM(S) 18257 DISCUSSION ITEM Office of the City Clerk PUBLIC COMMENTS SUBMITTED ONLINE BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR THE SEPTEMBER 25, 2025, CITY COMMISSION MEETING RESULT: PRESENTED Chair King: At this point, I am going to open the floor for public comment. You may speak on any item that is here, any item on the agenda that is before us today. Please limit the lines to five. I believe our Fire Department is walking up already to advise. And when you -- when you come up, please state your name and the item for which you are speaking. Good morning, Elvis. How are you today? Elvis Cruz: Good morning. Elvis Cruz, 631 Northeast 57th Street. PH.3, the Olympia Theater, will today go down in Miami history as the day you enabled more of the City's dysfiinctionality or the day you did the right thing? Over my 45 years of civic activism, I've learned that the City of Miami loves to do things for its own comfort and convenience, even if it causes the public's discomfort and inconvenience. The City's default position is inaction, and for 50 years, the City has done the wrong thing. They tell us that they are incapable of restoring and maintaining the Olympia, yet a charter school can? Are they smarter than us? We have a capital budget of $1.7 billion. We have TDRs (Transfer of Development Rights), and we can get historic preservation grants. Yet somehow, a school can afford the restoration, but we can't? Of course, we can. You just got to hire the capable people. We should be setting an example for all our residents to maintain their property. Commissioner Pardo and all of you, this is your chance to be the hero, to change the City's long, horrible habit of deferred maintenance, which is really a euphemism for demolition by neglect, which the City did with the Miami Baseball Stadium, the Orange Bowl, and the Miami Marine Stadium. Imagine if a child told their parents, mom, dad, I'm not good at math, so you shouldn't make me take algebra. You should preserve and protect this precious asset instead ()Peeing it as a liability to be disposed of. What do you want your legacy to be? Commissioners, as Winston Churchill said, it is not enough that we do our best. Sometimes, we have to do what's required. Please do the right thing. Don't sell the Olympia Theater. Please restore it. Lastly, for item CA.5, please do not accept the big billboard. Please have it demolished. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Just a note, please do not address any of the commissioners individually by their names. Side note. Thank you. Mr. Cruz: I'm sorry, I apologize. I didn 't realize that that was a no -no. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. John Dolson: John Dolson, 4205 Lennox Drive, Coconut Grove, Florida. It's too easy to stand up here and be cynical about the Olympia Theater deal. It's far too easy. People here have -- you know, we've got plenty of reason to be cynical in the past about many decisions that have been made. That's just a given. But this is a good deal. This is $50 million of private money going in with a vested interest by a school to restore that theater and bring it back to life. We don't need Coconut Grove Playhouse 2. We need solutions, not complaints. The City has shown over and over and over it doesn't have the will, the manpower, or the capability to run a theater. It's a good deal. Make it happen today. On the PAMM (Peres Art Museum Miami) City of Miami Page 7 Printed on 11 /7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 billboard, I totally agree. That's a monstrosity. Now, we just heard about this a couple days ago. Didn't even realize this solution was coming. Our commissioner for District 1 did not know. District 2 did not know that this deal was in place. Please put that off long enough to let the residents of our district look at that deal, talk it over; and decide if it's a good one for the City of Miami. Thanks a lot. Let's not be cynical today. Let's do the right thing. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Ken Russell: Good morning, Chair, Commissioners. Ken Russell, 3142 Ohio Street, Little Bahamas of Coconut Grove. 1 completely agree with Mr. Dolson, with Elvis Cruz about the Olympia Theater on PH.3. Please do not sell it. Let's keep our jewel and asset. Chair King: Commissioner? Mr. Russell: But I'm here to -- Chair King: It was one for and one against. It was one against -- Mr. Russell: My mistake. Chair King: -- one for. Mr. Russell: I apologize. Chair King: Okay. Mr. Russell: I agree with Elvis Cruz that we should keep it. But actually, I'm here to speak to you about SR.2, the definition of a homestead property in order to preserve affordability. I agree with that wholeheartedly and I applaud that. I'd like to see us go a little further. There is an ordinance that you can pass in the next month that will change senior citizens homestead definitions for the next year and for here to come. By opting into an existing state program under statute, all seniors who qualify who are homesteaded can double the homestead exemption from $50,000 to $100,000. And this is for vulnerable homesteaded seniors, not for the wealthy. And for those who have owned their home for more than 25 years, you can eliminate their taxes in the City altogether by simply opting in by ordinance next month, presenting that to the County by December 1st, and your seniors will be really helped. This does not have a major impact, less than $2 million on the City budget overall, but it could help probably 3 to 4,000 seniors who have owned their homes. And their taxes have tripled over the last 2.5 years that they've owned that home, but they're on fixed income. So, I've passed around a draft ordinance, the Clerk has it as well, but of course, your capable attorneys can put it together if there's a willing sponsor. This is one of those types of things that you could easily get universal sponsorship on because there's no downside. Thank you for your consideration. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Debbie Dolson: Good morning. Debbie Dolson, 4205 Lennox Drive, Coconut Grove. I'd like to speak about the Olympia Theater. The City has a lot of jobs, a lot of responsibilities, but managing and operating a theater is not one of them. It's failed as a steward of the Olympia Theater, and it's time to pass it on to an organization that will restore it, make it available to educate our children, and make it available to the public. Does the City have the funds or the will to restore or save this theater? No. If they did, we wouldn't be here. So, vote yes on PH.3. CA.5, the PAMM billboard. State Representative Vicki Lopez stood right here in this hall recently and City of Miami Page 8 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 spoke to the City Commission and informed you that this sign exceeds the state of Florida size regulations. It's too big. It's illegal. Are you willing to violate state laws and set a precedent for other districts, maybe even your own district, to have an oversized billboard? Because once this starts, it's going to spread. Downtown residents and District 2 Commissioner Pardo need to be included in the settlement discussions. So, please defer CA.5 until all stakeholders have been heard, community meetings have been held, because the residents deserve a seat at the table. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. James Franklin: Good morning. My name is James Franklin, 12705 Southwest 114th Avenue. And I'm here to speak to RE.15, the storm resolution. I was a hurricane forecaster at NHC (National Hurricane Center) for almost 20 years, and a person who flew with research missions for 17 years before that. And the resolution refers to proposed NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) budget cuts, and I think it's important that people in harm's way from hurricanes stand up for the work that NOAA has done. Hurricane forecast errors have been cut -- track errors -- in half over the last 25 years, and the intensity errors by a third. And much of that improvement was due to NOAA research. If the President's budget for NOAA goes into effect, NOAA research will be shut down. (COMMENTS MADE OFF THE RECORD) Mr. Franklin: NOAA research will be shut down, and that will bring most of those improvements to a halt starting pretty immediately. NOAA research flights with the Doppler radar would be shut down. By next year, certain important tools for the Hurricane Center would become unavailable. So, I'm pleased to see this resolution, and I hope the Commissioners will support it. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Andy Parrish: Good morning. Andy Parrish, 3940 Main Highway. I'm completely opposed to these giant billboards going in downtown, even though I live in the Grove. I know almost all the neighbors who are immediately near that where those billboards are going to be are opposed to it. I've been coining down here for 40 years. There's only one commissioner here who will go unnamed who probably remembers me from corning down all those years. But the big change in the commission district is the amount of respect you give each other. It used to be when I came down here, the commissioner whose district something was, was given not absolute respect, but his desires and wishes were deeply respected by his colleagues. And I don't think that always happens here. It's more like who gangs up against who. So, that change, I'm going to make some predictions, which I've never done when I come down here. First of all, I think there's going to be a ballot referendum passed, StrongerMiami.org, which is going to be passed because we've already half of the signatures needed to get it passed on the ballot for next year. It's going to provide nine commission districts, and I think that will pass overwhelmingly. Then each of you will need four additional votes to have your way, which means you'll have to negotiate with each other respectfully. So, I continue to predict when this comes back on these billboards, if you pass this agreement today to settle this, it will come back before you and it will require four additional commission votes to support the district commissioner, but I predict it will get all nine. And Mr. City Attorney, when they vote all nine to repeal what you do today, if you pass these billboards, I strongly suggest in the settlement agreement, you put that the, when it's canceled, that the billboard companies cannot appeal it, cannot get fees, cannot get cancellation payments. Put all that in the agreement so when this comes back and you guys vote it down, all nine of you, it will be undone. Thank you. City ofMiami Page 9 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Rick Madan: Good morning Commissioners. Rick Madan, I reside at 2900 Northeast 7th Avenue. I want to quickly voice my support for a few important items on the agenda today. RE.5, it's a great step towards greater accountability with the independent inspector general. RE.9, I think, was deferred, so I'll skip that one. I also support RE.16, the water taxi expansion, a great initiative that I hope includes an Edgewater stop to help our community with the traffic, so thank you for that. However, I'm here primarily to speak about the settlement with Perez Art Museum over its illegal billboard, CA.5. You know, this issue is more about than just a billboard. It's about whether our city laws apply to everyone equally. This settlement, which would allow a sign twice the legal size to remain, would set a dangerous precedent. It sends a message that a powerful organization can simply pay a fee to bypass our ordinances, undermining the very laws that are in place to protect our community's quality of life. The community has not had the time to weigh in on this. We deserve to be a part of the decision. As commissioners, you've all championed preserving our waterfront. How can you vote in favor of a settlement that allows an illegal sign to continue lighting our city? With elections coming up in November, let's be clear that this vote will be a test of your commitment to transparency and holding the line on illegal development. The community is watching, and we will remember how you vote on this issue. I urge you to defer this item and give the public a chance to be heard. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Sandy Moise: Good morning, Commissioners. My name is Sandy Moise, 5910 Northeast Sixth Court, Miami. I'm here today urging you to either vote no on PH.3 or defer it. This item proposes to give away our historic and iconic Olympia Theater to SLAM! (Sports Leadership and Management) Foundation for just $10 via a shady no -hid arrangement made behind closed doors. From the beginning, this deal has raised more questions than answers, and the closer we look, the worse it gets. City officials have acted more like paid lobbyists than public servants, appearing on podcasts and social media to spin a narrative that simply doesn't hold up. Meanwhile, we, the residents, the true stakeholders, have been left in the dark and left behind. In May, we were told repairs to the Olvmpia would cost $30 million. Now, with no receipts, no engineering report, and no transparency, we're suddenly told the cost has ballooned to $77 million. The City's own appraisal of the property, even iif one exists, has been yet to be made public. And the contract, it's filled with vague promises and loopholes, including no concrete plan for who will manage the Olympia Theater, what types of programming will be offered, or how the public will be meaningfully able to access it for 180 days out of the year. Let's talk about the Flagler District BID (Business Improvement District), which agreed to support the deal, but only if SLAM! pays them up to $1 million a year. If that kind of money is available, why isn't the City keeping ownership of the theater and collecting that million dollars in revenue each year to benefit all taxpayers? And what about the Gusman heirs? How much are they or their foundation being paid through the settlement? And who's paying the settlement? Is it us taxpayers again? What happens to the public deed restrictions? Who receives the TDR development rights? And how will regular public school students, not just SLAM! charter school kids, ever benefit from access to this historic cultural space? We're not any closer to answers or accountability than we were in July. What we are closer to is giving away one of Miami's greatest public treasures in a backroom deal that does not reflect the will or the best interests of the people. Don't discard the Olympia. Discard the officials who neglected and betrayed it. Our cultural soul deserves -- Chair King: Thank you. City ofMiami Page 10 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Ms. Moise: -- better than a backroom giveaway. Chair King: Thank you. Ms. Moise: Thank you. Chair King: Good morning. Marcos Lourier: Good morning, Chairwoman. Good morning, Commissioners. I'm here to talk about three topics. Number one is CA.5. 1 think most of the people already articulated it's too big, too bright, illegal. I really encourage you guys to defer this, because it's nonsense. Number two is RE.5. About a month ago, Commissioner Pardo had a workshop, Partnering for Progress, and I have a chance to speak with Antonio G. Diaz. And I took a note of what he said. It's about eliminating corruption. It's about creating a culture of accountability where the rules apply to everyone, with no exception. So, I strongly support this RE.5. And last but not least, I would like to congratulate the water taxi stop. I think it will help in many fronts, especially in Edgewater. Not only traffic, but security. So, I really support your motion. Thank you. Good day. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): Chair, my apologies. Can I have the speaker's name for the record, sir? Mr. Lourier: My name is Marcos Lourier. I said it at the beginning. Mr. Hannon: Thank you, sir. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Franklin Sirmans: Good morning, Madam Chair. Good morning, Commissioners. My name is Franklin Sirmans. I'm the director of the Perez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Boulevard. I'm here in support of the proposed settlement regarding the PAMM sign. PAMM is more than a museum. It is a public square for ideas, a classroom without walls, and a gathering place that brings Miami together. The sign acts as a beacon as well as our digital canvas, allowing us to project, among other things, art for our community to enjoy. The sign revenue is not a luxury, it is essential. Without it, PAMM cannot maintain the free access and outreach programs that make it truly the people's museum. In each of your districts, here are the numbers of children reached just during the 2024-25 school year alone by our vibrant youth programs, not including our MDCPS (Miami -Dade County Public Schools) PAMM student pass and free second Saturdays. District 1, 1,717. District 2, 1,252. District 3, 1,406. District 4, 1,399. District 5, 2,889. Every free program for a child from the three- to .five -year -olds at our PAMM Storytime to the leaders of tomorrow who are heading off to college for the PAMM Teen Arts Council sparks curiosity that may one day turn into a career, an innovative entrepreneurial business, or a work of art that defines Miami on the world stage. We often speak of infrastructure in terms of roads and bridges, but cultural infrastructure is equally essential to a thriving city. Art is a cornerstone of sustainable development. It is what makes Miami not only livable, but lovable. And it is certainly one of the economic drivers of our growing downtown community. Our partnership with the City has always been strong. Please let today end with an agreement to move forward together. We are better together. Miami deserves a healthy art museum for all to enjoy. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. City ofMiami Page 11 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Helena Maria Lim: Good morning, Mrs. King. My name is Helena Maria Lim, and I'm an executive member of the DNA (Downtown Neighbors Alliance), but 1 will be speaking on my own capacity. I live at 253 Northwest 2nd Street, Apartment 4008. My, husband and myself moved in 2021 permanently from Manhattan, New York to Miami. And we bought an apartment on Biscayne Boulevard, a high -end downtown residential neighborhood overlooking Bayside Park and the Bay. I am appalled and very saddened with the sudden and increasingly appearance of enormous billboards that are slowly polluting our once beautiful, clear skyline. I sincerely trust that the commissioners and relevant City officials will take heed of the concerns by residents and halt the sale of downtown airspace before it is too late. Downtown Miami is a residential area. It's not touristic Times Square. As for the Olympic Theater, please save it and keep this historic building for cultural use. Thank you for the opportunity to address this forum. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning again. Alex Rizo: Good morning. Good morning again, Madam Chair, Mr. Vice Chair, Commissioners and Mr. Manager. State Representative Alex Rizo, 601 West 43rd Place, Hialeah, Florida. I'm here to speak in support of PH 3, the Olympia Theater. As a state representative, I have the responsibility of hearing, proffering bills, voting on things. But the other thing that we must do as state representatives, the only constitutional duty that we have is to pass a balanced budget. And many times, we're faced with very difficult decisions. Those decisions are what is wanted, what is needed, and you juxtapose that with how much money there is to meet all of those needs and wants. Every municipality in the state of Florida will soon, possibly and probably, be dealing with budget, I'm not going to say shortfalls, but tighter budgets because citizens in the state of Florida want property tax reform. And as you know, that hits municipalities. I believe that that will pass. That is a stark reality. I believe that is corning. And that's something that every single person on this dais needs to take into consideration. The largest section of our budget is health care. The second largest is education. Way, way, way, way, way down the list is cultural preservation. And it's not that we don't want to do it. Again, wants versus needs and dealing with our citizens. I think this is a wonderful opportunity to not only preserve the Olympia, but also restore it. And I think that we should pass it and all support it. Everyone should support it. And I certainly commit to supporting it in any capacity that I can. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Cristina Palomo: Good morning, Commissioners. Chair King: Good morning. Ms. Palomo: I'm Cristina Palomo. I reside at 244 Biscayne Boulevard, and I'm here in strong opposition to CA.5. So, I know most of you have listened over the last few years to many residents express the opposition to the billboard at the PAMM and raise serious concerns over its impact on their views and general character of the neighborhood. I myself have worked with many investors and tenants in the buildings across from it, and I can tell you I haven't run across anyone who doesn't consider it an eyesore to be bombarded with the visual pollution of bright advertisements within their living space. If you agree to this settlement, it opens the door to more signs, bigger and brighter, and allowing them will be a betrayal to the residents who spent years trying to protect the aesthetic integrity of our neighborhood and the natural landscape of our parks that visitors from all over the world enjoy. But even if none of this is important to you, there is still an even more concerning aspect to this proposed settlement, which is that it sets a precedent to just negotiate away a non- conforming use or structure in exchange for money. This sends a horrible message City ofMiami Page 12 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 that entitles those who are capable of making large sum payments to rewrite the rules so that they don't apply to them. And they can do so avoiding to comply with proper permitting and code. When on the other hand, a typical resident spends years jumping through hoops to navigate permitting and code just to open a small business. I'm one of those. This commission should be very cognizant that this type of message does not resonate in any way with the voters in the City of Miami. And I ask you to please take this into consideration and thank you for your time. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Beatriz Morris: Good morning, Commissioners. My name is Beatriz Morris and 1'rn in support of PH.3. I am the principal of Mater Preparatory Academy. Our school serves families in Little Havana, Allapattah, as well as those who work in the courthouse and Jackson Hospital. We are part of the heart of Miami, supporting children whose parents keep this city running every day. Our students and families are committed to education. And as their elementary principal, one of the questions I get over and over is, where will my students go for middle/high? Right now, that answer is unanswered. Our students and families are committed to education. They want security and safety. And what better than the Olympia Project? This project provides much needed solution to a high school where our students will continue their education in a high, inspiring, performing, historical setting. This opportunity is more than bricks and mortar. This is about stability and family continuing their education. On behalf of our school, our parents, I want to support and thank you for your leadership in identjing a team that our city -- that we can agree will be successful in delivering our vision. I thank you and on behalf of the families, support this and an effort I deeply gratitude for the commitment you are showing to our students and families. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Monester Lee Kinsler: Good morning, everyone in their respective places, especially the commissioners that have been supportive. My name is Monester Lee Kinsler, MLK for short. I am the founder of A Leap of Faith Foundation. I'm here on behalf of the PH.3, the Olympia Theater, which we know cis the Gusman Theater. The Gusman Theater is what inspired me to be the artist that I am today. I have over 15 scripts. When I saw that on the news, I was appalled because as a writer and a producer; I have to pay big money, to rent a venue to help the community. I come with arts from the health aspect, from the criminal aspect, and from all the aspects we deal with in our community. I deal with social activists and social justice causes through arts. Why do I have to pay so much for a venue just to bring awareness to our community? And how is it that people who are not going to do nothing but prostitute me, because 1 have to pay them, but they cannot keep that building going. 1 have 15 scripts can keep y 'all buildings going all throughout Dade County for years. How is it that the developers get the access to prostitute my community? So, I would love for y'all to pay attention to who we giving these buildings to, for what? Why would you need a theater and you can't even produce nothing? You going to have to put people in there to do it. So, I'm asking, why can't A Leap of Faith Foundation have the building so we can take crime and homelessness off the street through the artistic measure? Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Joseph Ruiz: Good morning, Madam Chair, members of the Commission. Joe Ruiz with offices at 396 Alhambra Circle. I'm here on behalf of the applicant for items PZ.2 and PZ.3. These are for rezoning of future land use map change for the properties located at 175 Northeast 55th Street and 184 Northeast 56th Street. I'm proud to say that we worked closely with the community on these applications, City ofMiami Page 13 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 including the Little Haiti Revitalization Trust. And to that end, 1'd like to submit a letter of support from the Trust into the record. 1'd also like to submit a voluntarily proffered covenant into the record and also respectfully ask that when this item comes up that we modif,'v the rezoning request from T5-O to T5-L, which came at the request of the Trust. Thank you all very much. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Katrina Morris: Morning. Katrina Morris, 4130 Lybyer Avenue, Coconut Grove, Florida, 33133. 1 would like to know which is true because they can't all be true. As reported in the Coconut Grove Spotlight when discussing the extra 300 police officers Miami -Dade will need in the future, City of Miami Police Chief Manny Morales stated during the June Commission meeting, "Our officers are doing well, but I'm looking at the City and how we're growing. It's not that there is a need now, but there is a need to prepare for what Miami is to become. " He said that according to the department projections, Miami will see an increase of about 7,000 dwelling units over the next few years. The cost for these police officers to serve the future residents of Miami that don't exist and that is not necessary as we're sitting is $161 million. At the same time, we're told that the cost to restore the Olympia and provide fbr cultural programming is too much. And there isn't enough of a demand for a historical venue. Are you saying that the future inhabitants of those 7,000 dwelling units will all be criminals and uninterested in live shows? The other thing we're told is that SLAM! team can run the theater profitably, despite being a school and not a cultural programming organization, with Miami Dade College running the programming, which is very vague. Which is it? Can the venue not support public programming, or can it be run profitably as a public venue? Which is it? Finally, I have not heard a reason why the City of Miami should exercise a quitclaim deed and surrender the deed to SLAM!. If the theater is not to be sold or altered in use later, and that all SLAM! is looking for is revenue from its use and programming, why not do the standard 99-year lease with the same restrictions as noted in Exhibit C for the purchase and sale agreement? I don't understand why we're giving it to them. You are really had lawyers. 1 would fire you all. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Analisa Duran: Good morning. I'm Analisa Duran, 1101 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida 33132. I'm here as a representative of the Philip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science as the Senior Director of Science Education in opposition of CA.5. Frost Science strongly opposes the continued operation of the illegal LED (Light Emitting Diode) sign at PAMM. For over a year, this commercial installation has undermined the integrity of Maurice A. Ferro Park, formerly Museum Park, creating a distracting and commercialized environment that conflicts with the cultural and educational mission of our institutions. The sign 's scale and brightness compromise the visitor experience and disrupt nighttime programming and the museum's wildlife through light pollution. The park was envisioned as a civic space for education, science, and culture, and this sign erodes that vision while setting a troubling precedent for the future of our shared public spaces. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Saif Hamideh: Good morning. Saif Hamideh, 5600 Biscayne Boulevard. I'm here to urge the City to accept the settlement with PAl1Vl so the great folks at PAMM can move on and get to -- get to the work that they're doing. Now every single day in Spain there are more people visiting Spain than there are who live in Spain and that's because centuries ago they made an investment in art and architecture and that beauty built a culture and a community and that's what we're doing here in Miami today. But, unfortunately, we do not have the funds from both the state and City of Miami Page 14 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 private patronage to build a world -class museum the way it needs to be built. I've traveled across the United States, I've worked with several public art programs in New York, Chicago, LA (Los Angeles), even Cleveland, Ohio, and I've seen larger budgets for the arts and culture than here in Miami. And so, what the team has done is gone out and found a creative way to face two major headwinds and try to build a program in the face of adversity. I would urge you to accept this so Franklin Sirmans and team can go back to doing what they're doing, which is opening a flagship institution for the community to learn about art and to beautify our city and to bring people from all over the world to the cultural capital, Miami, Florida. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Giselle Bernal: Good morning, Commissioners. My name is Giselle Bernal, principal of Mater Academy at Corpus Christi in Allapattah, speaking on PH.3. I serve more than 800 K-8 families, families who work hard, who struggle, who count on us every day. Alongside the parish priest, Father Menendez, we do all we ean. But the question I hear from parents again and again is this, where will my child go for high school? And the truth is, I don't have an exact answer. They need options, and the Olympia Theater project gives us that. It's not just about restoring a building. It's about giving our children the high school they need, right here in their city, in a space that fills them with pride. I thank you today, and I'm asking all of you to listen to the voices of the families that I represent. They deserve stability and hope for their children 's future. On behalf of our students, teachers, and parents, I urge you to make this happen. We thank you for your leadership. Our Allapattah community is counting on you. Thank you. Chair King: Good morning. Michelle Pestana: Good morning, Commissioners. My name is Michelle Pistana, 980 MacArthur Causeway on behalf of Miami Children's Museum Charter Elementary School. I am the proud principal of Miami Children's Museum Charter School, located within Miami Children's Museum. Our school has a truly unique location off of the MacArthur Causeway, just minutes away from downtown Miami. From this vantage point, we serve hundreds of families from the inner core of our city, many, of whom live and work in the heart of Miami. Every day, I see the commitment of our parents and students to education, and I hear their concerns of what comes next. The question is, where will our students go? Today my answer to them is uncertain. The Olympia Theater project offers the clear practical solution our families need. It will provide a needed pathway close to home in a setting that reflects the energy and creativity of both our students and the City of Miami. On behalf of our teachers, students, and families, I want to thank you for your vision in identifying a team in our city that we can all agree will be successful delivering your vision for this great facility. On behalf of our families, we stand in full support of this effort, and we are deeply grateful for the commitment you are making to our children and their future. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Diliana Alexander: Good morning, Madam Chair. Good morning, Commissioners. My name is Diliana Alexander, and I'm the co-founder and executive director of FilmGate Miami, Florida's premier media nonprofit organization. For over 13 years, we have supported independent filmmakers, immersive creators, and educators in our region, making sure Miami's creative economy has a strong and innovative future. I speak today in support of PH3 and SLAM! 's purchase of the Olympia Theater. As a downtown resident, commercial property owner and a leader of a nonprofit that has collaborated with schools, students, and community partners, I know how vital the Olympia is to our cultural fabric. SLAM! has promised to this City ofMiami Page 15 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 community to preserve and restore the Olympia Theater, to keep its doors open for cultural programming and community use, to provide students real opportunities in the arts and media performances right here in downtown Miami -- well, right there -- and to partner with other non -profits like ours so the Olympia is not just a school asset, but a living hub for creativity and education. So, if you bake that into the contract, and SLAM! is committed and accountable, they will ensure the Olympia does not fall into further disrepair, and becomes -- and it's not a closed and empty shell. Instead, it will be restored, activated, and shared, a place where residents, students, artists, and visitors can gather to celebrate Miami's culture. And we saw how activated it was last weekend with Marcello Hernandez and the Netflix special. That was -- it was amazing to see this youthful energy on Flagler Street. We would like to see this every day, not just once in a while. So, on behalf of FilmGate Miami and our members, I urge you to approve this transfer. Let's give the Olympia Theater a future as vibrant as its past. A future -- Chair King: Thank you. Thank you. Ms. Alexander: Thank you so much. Chair King: Good morning. Eileen Hernandez: Good morning. My name is Eileen Hernandez, and I am the principal of Mater Academy Kiwanis in Little Havana, 998 Southwest 1st Street, Miami, Florida, 33130. And I'm here in honor of PH.3 for the Olympia Theater. Our school is located in East Little Havana, just a few blocks away from downtown Miami. Mater Kiwanis was founded as a partnership between Mater Academy and the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana. And together, we have been able to serve families in this historic neighborhood with a high -quality public education. We serve many, of your most needy families. They are hardworking and deeply committed to their children's success. The Olympia Theater project will help provide the high school our families most desperately need, something that is close to home, in a safe and inspiring space that honors Miami's history while preparing our children for the future. This opportunity is more than just restoring a building. It's about creating continuity for our families, stability for our students, and hope for the next generation. On behalf of the Mater Kiwanis community, I want to thank you for your leadership in identifying a team in our city that we can all agree will be successful in delivering your vision Jroa greater facility. We stand in strong support for this proposal, and we are gratefid for your commitment to the children and families in the Little Havana area. Thank you very much for your time. Jenayra Rodriguez: Good morning, Commissioners. My name is Jenny Rodriguez, and I'm here on behalf -- excuse me -- of Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in downtown Miami. For years, Frost Science has been a cultural anchor in District 2, welcoming millions of visitors for learning, discovery, and exploration. The oversized LED billboard installed by Perez Art Museum and Orange Barrel Media undermines that vision this campus was built on. This billboard overwhelms our public space, takes away from the natural beauty of the waterfront, and disrupts the immersive environment our institution have worked so hard to create. We ask you to please not rush into a settlement on item CA.5, 18137. Approving it would set a precedent that puts short-term advertising ahead of Miami's long-term cultural vitality. This campus was meant to be a place for children, families, and residents to experience the arts and science and not a platform for third party ads. On behalf of Frost Science, I respectfully urge you to protect the integrity of our campus and keep the focus on culture, education, and community. Thank you very much. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. City ofMiami Page 16 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Sheila Caleo: Good morning. Good morning, Commissioners. 1 am Sheila Caleo, the proud principal of Mater Grove Academy, located inside of the Boys and Girls Club campus in Coconut Grove, 2805 Southwest 32nd Avenue. Mater Grove Academy was founded in 2011 in a partnership with the Boys and Girls Club, and this year we proudly celebrate our 15th year of educating students together. Together, we serve 1,200 students, kindergarten through eighth grade, in our shared campus. And just as the Boys and Girls Club has nurtured young people through sports and after - school programs, the Olympia Theater will nurture them through arts, culture, and creativity, representing the next chapter for our students as a high school. The Olympia will give our families a high -quality option and a top-notch education in a setting that is both historic and inspiring. And most importantly, it will provide our students the opportunity to pursue a high -quality high school education through the arts. The Olympia ensures continuity for our students while keeping the talent and energy right here in our community. We are very proud to support this effort, and we thank you for your support. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to the future of our students and our city. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Bill Teck: Good morning, Commissioners. Thank you for this forum. My, name is Bill Teck. I'm here to speak on PH.3, the Olympia Theater. I'm a lifelong Miami resident, born and raised, and I'm here to speak to you as a filmmaker and also someone who grew up attending different concerts and films and festivals at the Olympia Theater. It's very close to my heart. I even remember the late film critic Bill Cosford hosting some screenings that were outside of the festival. It's very important to stress the relevance of preserving the Olympia as a movie palace, which is what it was built for. I'm a working filmmaker, attend festivals all the time. My latest film is -- was just nominated for a Grammy for Best Music Film. And this is important that we have this culture in Miami and that we preserve it. It was built for that. It's important to continue having it as a venue for Miami's Film Festival. And I know the SLAM! team can make that happen. I've followed them since before day one. My son attended and graduated from the schools that SLAM! is affiliated with, and I've seen firsthand the enthusiasm, the grace, the care, and the sense of serving the community that these organizations bring. I also know the individuals who lead this group of schools. I agree that you've identified one of the few organizations in our city that you can rest assured will be successful in delivering your vision for this great building. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Luca Sabatini: Good morning. My name is Luca Sabatini. I'm a 15-year-old -- 15- year resident of the city of Miami. I'm here to talk in favor of PH.3. I'm also a touring professional in the arts and entertainment. And, you know, based on the work I do throughout the country, actually, it seems to me that the theaters that are thriving and are successful and can keep up with the demand are the ones that have been privatized and have fallen in the hands of institutions and groups of people that really care. You know, it seems that the City of Miami has made it clear that at the moment, as the state senator said, it's about needs and wants. It's not that you don't want, we don't blame you for that perhaps, but at the moment it's not an urgent need. But it is an urgent need for the community. I think that to have a space that can be what a theater is supposed to be, which is a place of fruition for the arts, is very important. It seems to me that the agenda that the SLAM! group has put together is very, intentional, does address many good initiatives from education to restoration, not just for the sake of beautifying a historical theater, but for the sake of putting it to good use once again. I think that it's really a no-brainer to pass this PH.3 situation, and I'm deeply in favor of it, and I know all of the young professionals in the city are in favor of it as well. Thank you. City ofMiami Page 17 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Olga Camarena: Good morning, Madam Chair and Commissioners. My name is Olga Camarena. I'm here to speak in support of the PH.3. I have the honor to be the principal of Mater International Academy at San Roberto Belarmino Campus, 3405 Northwest 27th Avenue. Our school serves families in Little Havana and Allapattah. My, parents desperately needs a high school. Every day they ask me where my child will go for high school. Right now, the answer is uncertain. The Olympia Theater project provides the solution. It offers our students a receiving high school close to home in a safe, inspiring, and historic setting. This opportunity is about far more than restoring a landmark. It is about continuity for families, stability for children, and a stronger community JroMiami. On behalf of our school, I thank you all for your leadership in identfing a team in our city that we can all agree will be successful delivering your vision for this great facility. In support of hundreds of families at our school, we thank you for this effort. We are deeply grateful for the commitment you are showing to our students and our community. Also, my godson, Marcello Hernandel, just performed multiple sold -out shows at the Olympia Theater this past weekend. As his godmother, thank you again for making sure this theater continues to serve Miami. I'm 100 percent confident that the team you've selected will not only deliver on your vision, but will also _fix the air conditioning once for all. Thank you very much. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Zohair Sultan: Good morning, Commissioners. My name is Z. Sultan. I'm the vice president of the DNA, Downtown Neighbors Alliance, as well as a resident at the Paramount. I'm here to speak on two issues, one being the PAMM Orange Barrel Media billboard, and the second being the DDA (Downtown Development Authority) bylaw changes. On the first topic, downtown residents have fought the 10-story billboard at the Perez Art Museum for over a year. You repealed the 2023 law that enabled outside signs and direct illegal action. Thank you. Now there's a proposal to settle with PAMM Orange Barrel Media for $500, 000 per year. That's not really accountability. It's a pay to play precedent for breaking the rules and negotiating after the fact. The sign went live despite an ongoing dispute and repeal of the enabling law. Residents are calling it a digital blight. The proposed settlement would keep the jumbo sign operating with conditions instead of restoring the status quo. This rewards noncompliance and invites copycats. Commissioners, I ask you to reject the settlement, pursue the case to judgment, and enforce our zoning and lease terms with no special carve outs. When rules are enforced, we protect residents, our waterfront parks, and the City's credibility. The second of which is going to be the DDA bylaw changes. We ask that you center resident voices. The board has 15 seats on the DDA. The draft floating number of residents to only three seats is insufficient. Downtown is no longer just offices. It's tens of thousands of residents paying into the district and living with the consequences of everyday decisions. We ask that the board reflects the community it serves, ensure expired terms are filled on time, nominations are transparent, and compliance with the ownership designation rules is verified at appointment. In closing, we ask that residents aren't asking for special treatment, we're asking for equal treatment. Enforce the rules on the billboards, don't monetize non-compliance, and modernize DDA representation so residents finally have a voice. Thank you for your time. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Kevin Mynait: Good morning. I am not David Letterman. My name is Kevin Mynait. I live at 7950 Northeast Bayshore Court. I'm also the Senior Director of Production and Artistic Operations at Florida Grand Opera, and I'm here today in support of City ofMiami Page 18 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 PH.3 and the use of the Olympia Theater. Florida Grand Opera has a long and storied history in the state of Florida. We're the oldest performing arts organization in the state. We are also the seventh or ninth oldest performing arts opera company, sorry, in the United States. We believe there is great synergy between education, arts education, historic preservation, and the work that we do. We believe -- we serve over 42,000 children yearly through our education programs, through our final dress performances in Miami -Dade County, and we are strongly in support of this move with SLAM! and the preservation of the Olympic [sic] Theater. We look forward to the opportunities that this building will provide. Florida Grand Opera in its original days as Greater Mianii Opera Association performed at the Olympia. And we look forward to being back there working with SLAM! in education capacity. Thank you very much. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Alexander Cordovas: Good morning. My name is Alexander Cordovas, 400 Northwest 1st Avenue. I come here today as a downtown resident urging you to support the proposal for PH.3. If you attended the last meeting, I spoke about how the changes happening in downtown have had a positive effect on my life and that of the community. And the Olympia Theater's restoration is no different. It's not just about saving a building; it's an investment in our city's cultural and economic future. We've seen how the restorations on Flagler have brought back life into our community. The addition of the SLAM! next door further strengthens this vision. As a Mater Academy alum, I see firsthand the positive effects of high performing charter schools in our community. I'm a direct benefit. Students already spill into downtown businesses daily, and the synergy between the school and the theater will only deepen that connection. I've seen what SLAM! can do, shaping the next generation to be engaged citizens with pride in their school, pride in the Olympia, and in their city. I have faith in this restoration, and I have faith in that restoration will ensure the Olympia Theater will once again become a cultural anchor for us all. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Denise Galves Turros: Good morning. Denise Galvez, resident of the City. I know a lot of people here that are speaking are not residents of the City. I happen to have a small business and be a resident of the City. So, I'm going to try to speak in generality since there's so many items. First of all, I find it really hypocritical that we're talking about handing over the Olympia Theater because of money, while in the same exact agenda, we're talking about giving away millions for legal settlements and the purchases of properties in Little Havana with no plans as to what is going to be done with these properties. When I walk the neighborhoods, the number one thing 1 get is they're sick of the waste, they're sick of the corruption and affordability. And 1 -- it's really, really disheartening to see the City misspend our hard-earned tax money on things like buying properties in Little Havana that's on the agenda with zero plans as to what's going to happen to that property. I could tell you the Ciy's done that before and that's -- that property is now empty and blighted and full of homeless. So, I'm asking you to please vote no on that purchase in Little Havana. I'm also asking you to please set a precedent here. When it comes to the legal fees of commissioners, okay, who commit all sorts of alleged crimes, if they are not exonerated by a court and a jury, we should not be paying their legal fees. They want to take it up with the State who accused them, they can take it up with the State, but we should not be paying their legal fees. And for those other commissioners who are not sitting here today, who were found guilty of a federal judgment, they should be responsible for those fees as well. We should claw back that money and use it for affordable housing with an actual plan in partnership with public and private institutions, not the City. Thank you. City ofMiami Page 19 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Caterina Haddad: Hi, my name is Caterina Haddad, 212 North Miami Avenue. I'm here to support the plans for the Olympia Theater. I'm a senior marketing manager for Club Space and Three Points. I work a lot in cultural programming, grassroots and national. I live and work in downtown, and I've been deeply involved in the community since 2017. Downtown has always been my hub. My work is rooted in building bridges between artists and audiences, grassroots creativity in major institutions, Miami's legacy and its future. That's why I support this plan. The Olympia is more than a building; it's a landmark in our city's story with enormous untapped potential to become a cultural hub again. The plan proposed honors its history while reimagining its future as an accessible and sustainable home Jrothe arts. The idea of another piece of downtown breathing a new life excites me as somebody who has watched it slowly come back to life in the past few years. The commitment to collaboration with local operators also excites me with the possibility for Miami's local voices to be heard, shaping programming that is diverse, innovative, and inclusive. The Olympia can be a stage where international names perform, but also where local producers, educators, and creatives like us share our work and connect with our community in meaningful ways. So, I'm here to support the plan. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Millie Sanchez: Good morning, Commissioners. Millie Sanchez, 1717 North Bayshore Drive. I'm one of the )(blinders of SLAM!, and I currently serve as the chief administrative officer for the organization. I think that everyone here can agree on one thing, and that you've heard, the Olympia is an iconic landmark that must be preserved. SLAM! has stepped up to do just that with a commitment to, at minimum, $50 million for the renovation and preservation of the theater. That is the level of investment necessary to restore and preserve this landmark. Our proposal saves the Olympia Theater, which you have heard from many to do just that. It saves the City and its taxpayers from hearing that cost. And, you know, one very important factor in all this is that the Gusman family, the benefactor, the original benefactor; the family supports this plan. As you have heard at multiple meetings, and I see that Mr. Barket is here, so you may hear that again today, it resolves their litigation and honors Maurice Gusman's vision that the Olympia remain a cultural institution open to the people of Miami. Under this proposal, the theater stays a theater; the public continues to enjoy the venue, and the adjoining tower becomes a hub for education, culture, and the arts. We've been working hand -in -hand with community groups representing the arts and civic partners to bring this vision to life. Many of them came out to speak today, so I thank them as well. Today, you have the power to secure the future of Olympia. A yes on PH.3 preserves this historic landmark, it ends the litigation, and it advances the revitalization of our city's downtown corridor. SLAM! has been serving this community for almost 15 years. We care about our city and about our community. And as your partner, we will continue to be good public stewards. We are fully capable and committed to delivering on this vision. With your support, we can make that vision a reality today. Thank you. And as a resident of District 2 and a stakeholder, I trust that you will do what is right for our city. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Sasha Torres: Good morning. My name is Sasha Torres, 2007 Southwest 8th Street. I have been in culture and arts almost my entire life. I think this is a unique opportunity with an excellent group in SLAM! that's going to provide the support to make the Olympia what it deserves to be. It's languished. It's just been too long, and we need a group that's going to go in there, get the job done, and get it done right. So, I'm just here to lend my support. Thank you. City of Miami Page 20 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Stanley Young: Good morning, Chairwoman and Commissioners and staff. Chaplain Stanley Young of Freedom Prison and Jail Ministry', assisting those inmates that are coming out our prisons and jails to get their life started out right. I'm here to speak about a -- what I do in the community. Igo into all of Miami and share -- Chair King: Excuse me. Chaplain, can you --? Mr. Young: RE.2. Chair King: RE.2. Mr. Young: RE.2. I was going to get to -- this community sticks out out of all the communities I go to that I go to to pass out Narcan. I go to talk to the community, try to get those who need the help and assistance that they need. But this community needs your help. I mean, there's a lot of drugs, a lot of alcohol in this community that needs your attention. We need to continue. You're doing a great job in help bringing up some of our communities, but we need to continue. We need to continue to fund and help these unsung heroes that goes into the community that helps bring up the -- our community so our community can house good people living in some adequate housing. So, continue your work, continue funding some of these organizations that are doing that kind of work because that's the kind of work that I dedicated my life to, to helping that brother, that sister to get up off the streets out of the, you know, out of drugs and out of things that's really bringing them down. But it takes you to revitalize our community, to bring our community up. There's still a lot of old properties that really needs to be torn down and have some new properties built. That's not an easy task, I understand, but it is a doable task. Thank you. God bless. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Raissa Fernandez: Good morning. My name is Raissa Fernandez, 992 Northwest 5th Street. Commissioners, thank you for the opportunity to speak on PH.3. I urge you to vote no on this proposed agreement for the Olympia Theater. This building is one of the City of Miami's most cultural treasures. What is before is not a true investment in restoration and community need and it also doesn't mean the urgent need of our residents. We don't have to look further for inspiration. Miami Senior High, where 1 and many others in our community have deep roots, was beautifully restored through the leadership of public -- Miami -Dade Public Schools, alongside preservation partners and non-profit organizations. That effort proved that what is possible when we commit to preserving our history while lifting the people who live here. Olympia deserves the same. We hear today many of Mater Academy's faculty and staff about their students. Yes, these families deserve safe and stable schools that they can thrive in. But many of those very students live in low-income neighborhoods in our city where many have been -- where many of those teachers have not been here to advocate for housing, parks, programming that support the children's health and safety in their community. If we truly want to help them, then the Olympia Theater should be restored and converted into something that addresses those needs directly and maintain the cultural heritage of the theater, like affordable work housing for the families and maybe some of those students that go to those schools. The Olympia Theater belongs to the people of Miami. Just like Miami Senior High was preserved for future generations, so too should the Olympia Theater be. Please reject this agreement and instead invest in a plan that honors our history while meeting the needs of our residents. Thank you. City of Miami Page 21 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Charles Gibson: Good morning, Madam Chair, board members. My name is Charles Gibson, and I'm speaking on behalf of PH.3 in support of it. I'm a longtime resident, been here my whole life, but I am here as a -- as a -- to ask for the Commission to support this item. I'm the founder and current board chair of Gibson Charter School. We serve the Overtown area. We have a K-5 school there. We've been there for approximately, about 10 years at this point, and it's always a question of where are my kids going to go next. With the Olympia project, we have an opportunity, you all have an opportunity, to have another step for some of our kids who want to get into that type of program. One of the things is that the, as you all know, Gusman Center, it needs work. It needs support. There have been many opportunities, many different private entities who've come to try to enhance the project, but every time they see the sticker bill, there's a back out. It's been very difficult. It's been going on for years. And finally, we have an opportunity to preserve this beautiful example of Miami. I know many of you, if you all grew up in this area, you 've probably been there for one reason or another. And I think it's time that we move forward. We should not be holding up projects with phantom ideas without any real pocketbooks. The SLAM! Foundation has the money, they have the wherewithal, and they have the operational experience to make this work. I urge all of ,you commissioners to vote yes, and let's move.forward. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Terrell Fritz: Good morning, Madam Chair and City Commissioners. Terrell Fritz, 111 East Flagler Street, director of the Flagler Business Improvement District, here to voice the BID 's enthusiastic support for item PH.3 regarding the Olympia Theater. We are encouraged that the substitute resolution now reflects commitments we have advocated, Including that SLAM! shall aim for an annual minimum budget of $750,000 to $1 million towards theater operations and cultural programming. And recognizing that SLAM! made commitments to the Flagler BID Board do not oppose zoning amendments that allow compatible entertainment, nightlife, and food and beverage uses. These provisions help ensure that the Olympia thrives not only as a future educational asset, which we assume it will be, but also preserves its status as a cultural, civic, and economic anchor for the downtown community. We do, however, have one outstanding concern. Clause 8 of the quitclaim deed is ambiguous and could be interpreted to allow conveyance of the Olympia to another party without Commission approval, as long as the use remains for educational and civic uses. The decision to convey the Olympia to SLAM! has been built on trust of the organizations and individuals the community has just met. We're confident the City would not unreasonably withhold future approval and we respectfully ask that this be amended to safeguard public oversight of the historic theater by requiring Commission approval. Thank you for your leadership in this exciting endeavor. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Robert Deresz: Good morning. Nice to see you. I guess I'm talking to three of you. That's more than I normally see. Bob Deresz, 200 Southeast 15th Road, 33129, District 2. Been here since 1970, a Grovite half the time. Please don't disregard the Olympia Theater, Gusman Theater. Vote no and issue a fair and transparent RFP (Request for Proposals). Which -- what bothers me, you know, people don't have a good memory. Twenty, twenty-five years ago, we put tens of millions of dollars in that theater, but people forget. So, what's going to happen 20 years from now? Are they going to put in another 50, or actually, because of inflation, $75 million to continue to maintain it? Why don't we have a reserve like we do in condominiums, you know, and make sure they pay something every year so that they don't -- you know, there isn't any default. Which brings to the fact, look, who will wave that City of Miami Page 22 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 magic wand, that's all of a sudden leases and RFPs are 75 years and 99 years. 99 years. It's like we're paying on Watson Island or Parrot Jungle. Oh, and this reminds me, I think about how, you know, 50 years, 60 -- 40 years ago, or 30 years ago, we're all sitting here talking about Parrot Jungle, you know, and giving that away over on Watson Island, and then it turned into 30 years of them not paying any of their rent at all, and to try to find out how those people, how much they were paying themselves and their lawyers every year. You could not find that out. And then it turns into, it was Parrot Jungle, and today we sold it, right? All you have to do is put in a ballot that we're going to increase our taxes, and all these voters that don't know anything will vote yes. And we lost that, along with the other property. The Parrot -- that Parrot Jungle -- Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Deresz: -- that property on Watson Island, a million -- Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Deresz: Thank you. I wish -- Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Deresz: -- I had more time. Chair King: Sorry. Mr. Deresz: Thank you very much. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Mike Llorente: Good morning, Madam Chair, Commissioners. Mike Llorente, LSN (Local State National) Law, 3800 Northeast 1st Avenue, representing Frost Science. The agreement authorizing the PAMM sign, quote, "violates the City Charter because it was executed without approval by a majority of voters at a ballot referendum. A ballot referendum was required here." Those are not my words. That's the City Attorney's Office in court pleadings. The PAMM sign is not in compliance with state law, despite PAMM's arguments to the contrary, and jeopardizes significant federal highway funding for the state. Quote, `1 believe that statewide enforcement issues would arise if PAMM's interpretation were to hold, potentially impacting the department's federal funding per the 1972 FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) agreement. " Not my words. That's an FDOT attorney who also prepared a draft letter threatening to issue to PAMM a notice of violation of illegally erected sign. Then we have the FHWA, the ultimate jurisdiction, authority with jurisdiction. They've been knocking on FDOT's door all year trying to get someone to explain how this sign does not violate state and federal law. An FHWA official warned FDOT that the advertisements on the PAMM sign, quote, "could disqualify the sign from a waiver under the outdoor advertising regulations." The PAMM sign, Commissioners, is a 10-story illuminated red flag. It violates the City Charter, it violates state law, it violates federal law, and it jeopardizes hundreds of millions in state highway funding. Item CA.5 invites you to ignore these red flags and to become a partner in the business venture, notwithstanding the law, notwithstanding strident opposition from the community, including the Frost. Item R5 -- CA.5 is a bad idea. Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Llorente: Please vote no. Thank you. City of Miami Page 23 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Mark Rosenblum: Good morning. My name is Mark Rosenblum, COO (Chief Operating Officer), Perez Art Museum, Miami, PAMM, 1103 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami 33132. I'm here to speak in support of the proposed settlement regarding the PAMM sign. I'd like to start with a salute to this leadership group. Thank you for your continued support of the arts, for allowing our flagship institution to become a leader in our field, educating our communities, promoting the Miami name all over the globe. This does not happen with just the hard work of our skilled local workforce and our world -class facility. It takes significant annual operating fiends to deliver. Yes, we clearly punch above our weight. We are motivated to be the best because that's what Miami deserves. You understood this when you approved the ordinance allowing us to start the process. You understood this when you issued a building permit to begin construction. And you understood this when you allowed us to turn the sign on more than a year ago. So, today, I again thank you for understanding. It is time to agree on a settlement to allow us to move forward. Arts funding is in danger at every level of the government. Museums like ours are forced to lean on creative ideas and the private sector. Please don't penalize us for finding non-traditional sources of funding. I remind you all, we employ over 250 people in this community. Our free programs and educational initiatives reach over 25,000 children and elders each year, crossing all your districts. In a sea of lighted signs, buildings, and bridges in downtown Miami, our sign is one with an important purpose. PAMM has proven itselfa responsible steward of this sign and these funds, leveraging them to deliver value to our residents and our economy. If we diminish the arts, we diminish Miami. If we sustain them, we strengthen both our economy and our souls. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Andy Alfonso: Good morning, Madam Chair, Commissioners. My name is Andy Alfonso speaking in support of PH.3. I stand here as a very, very proud graduate of Mater Academy Charter High and Performing Arts Academy. That title is one of the great honors of my life, and I carry it with me everywhere that I go. The organizations and the people who are leading this proposal have proven themselves as good and faithful stewards, not only in my life, but in the lives of thousands of students, of families, and graduates across the schools. I speak not only as an alumnus, but also as someone who deeply cares for and has passion Jrothe arts, from dancing, classical ballet, to working alongside arts and cultural groups. There is real enthusiasm in the arts community for what this plan represents, the innovation and the creativity that it will bring to our city. I asked myself, if I were sitting at this dais today, what would 1 want to hear to guide my decision, and know that 1 was making the best choice for our city. There have been many, many plans and discussions about the past, but as we stand here today, in the present, looking at this proposal before us, and also casting future -- vision for the future of Miami, the question stands, is this the right path forward? And are these the right organizations, the right people to make it happen? And my answer to that is unequivocally, without any doubt or reservation, yes. Having worked across education, government, media, and entertainment, I am confident that the proposed plan represents the best interest of the City. I believe that God's providence often shows itself in these moments. The right people, positioned in the right place, at the right time, and that's what I see here. I think it most certainly includes each of you. Thank you for your consideration. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. City of Miami Page 24 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Kim Guilarte Gil: Hi, good morning. Good morning, Commissioners. My name is Kim Gilarte Gil, and 1 am here in support of PH.3. Thirty years ago, 1 had the privilege of serving as the founding principal of Mater Academy. Today, 1 serve as chief operating officer of the Mater Academy network with schools across our nation, but headquartered right here in our city. What began as a small effort rooted in Centro Mater in Little Havana has grown into a network that now serves tens of thousands of students across the nation. Over the decades, Mater has remained committed to its mission of providing high -quality public education, particularly to the families of Miami who first inspired our work. The SLAM! Network was originally nested inside Mater Academy and eventually became a separate and independent network. Today, Mater and SLAM! continue to collaborate closely, sharing the same vision for students and communities. Here in the City of Miami, Mater Academy directly serves over 8,000 families. Several of the principals from those schools are here with us today. They have shared with you their urgent need for receiving a high school and Olympia Theater project provides that solution. This opportunity will ensure that our students have a pathway to continue their education in their own city, close to home, in a historic and inspiring setting. On behalf of Mater Academy, I want to thank you for your leadership in safeguarding the Olympia's future and in identifying a team in our city that we can all agree will be successful delivering your vision for this great facility. We are happy to stand with you, and we are grateful for your commitment to the children and families we serve. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Amanda Milian: Good morning, Commissioners. My name is Amanda Milian, and I'm here to speak on behalf of PH.3. I am beyond honored to stand here today as an alumna of SLAM, the inaugural student station general manager of SLAM! Radio, the first and only student -run national radio station in the country, and now as a proud employee of SLAM!. My journey in the halls of SLAM! and our Sirius XM studio is a testament to the incredible opportunities SLAM! provides, and I'm here to ensure the next generation gets the same shot that 1 did. When 1 was a student at SLAM!, I discovered my passion for radio and production through hands-on experiences that opened my eyes to what was possible. Because of SLAM!'s commitment to fostering creativity and skills, I now work with our students every day at SLAM! Radio, living out my dream. But I did not go back just to share my story. I returned to SLAM! because I believe in paying it forward. All students deserve the same access to arts and media that transformed my life. That's why I am so excited about the Olympia project. This initiative will bring more arts access to our entire community, amplifying what SLAM! does best, preparing kids for their future careers. It's about giving every student the tools to tell their story, to find their voice, and to build a path to success, whether that's in radio, production, or in any field that they dream of. The Olympia project isn't just about art, it's about opportunity. It's about ensuring that every kid and artist in our city has a chance to shine just like I did. Together, we're not just shaping the future of our community, we're empowering the next generation to lead it. I hope you support this project as it will open doors for so many more students just like I once was. Let's keep the arts alive and our students thriving. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Tony Mesa: Good morning, Madam Chair and Commissioners. My name is Tony Mesa, and I serve as the chair and president of SLAM!, and I'm here to speak in support of PH.3. During this process, I have learned how the Olympia is like a big puzzle. And to solve that puzzle, someone has to have all the pieces. Unfortunately, over the years, no one has been able to bring all the pieces to the City to solve it. There's always been a piece missing, often many pieces, until now. SLAM! is City of Miami Page 25 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 uniquely positioned and has all the pieces to solve the Olympia puzzle. The financial piece, a $50 million plus commitment to restore and preserve it, a commitment that ensures zero cost, not one penny, to the City and its taxpayers. The capacity piece. SLAM! is a reliable, responsible nonprofit with a proven record, strong, valuable partners, and a mission that aligns with this plan. The purpose piece. Maurice Gusman's vision of the Olympia being a cultural institution for public use with a civic purpose will not only be preserved, but it will be amplified with the plan's use of the adjoining tower as an educational and cultural hub. The Gusman family supports this plan, so much so they will end their litigation if approved. These are the pieces to the Olympia puzzle. SLAM! is very fortunate to have them. No one else does. With your support, we want to use them to save the Olympia. The 100-year anniversary of the Olympia Theater is next year. I think it's fitting that all of this is happening on its eve. And while none of us can be at the second 100-year anniversary and all the anniversaries thereafter, a yes vote today ensures that others will. We hope to have the privilege to make this commitment, bear this responsibility, and honor Mr. Gusman's vision. We thank you for your vision and for your consideration in making that possible. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Larry Milian: Good morning, Commissioners. My name is Larry Milian, and I am the proud national director of SLAM! Radio, the nation only student -led radio station on Sirius XM I'm here today speaking in favor of PH.3 to give you a little bit of my perspective. Every day our students are learning how to produce live radio shows, interviewing national figures, and creating original programming that reaches listeners across the country and across the globe. It is proof of what young adults can achieve when they're given the tools, the mentorship, and the platform to lead. Imagine our students gravitate to gaining knowledge, doing research, and speaking their opinions, their truths. They understand the show must go on, just like in life, and they answer the call every day. Their work ethic is only surpassed by their passion to learn and to exercise their First Amendment rights. The Olympia Theater project gives us the chance to expand that impact in the most amazing way. Inside the restored building, we plan to launch a radio cafe, a space that will give Flagler Street the life, the performances, conversations, and live programming it deserves. Artists, community members, and our students will all have access to this space, creating a unique hub where ideas and creativity flow freely. It will be a place where young broadcasters sit alongside established artists, where the community and the classroom meet, and where future professionals take their first steps. Through SLAM! Radio, we've already built partnerships with major organizations and leaders in the arts and the media. We've proven that Miami students can compete and succeed on a national stage. Now with the Olympia Theater as our home base, we can bring that same level of energy downtown, changing not just the landscape of Flagler, but the cultural footprint of the City as a whole. This is more than just restoring a theater. This is for our students, for our neighborhood, and for Miami 's future of the arts. I ask you to support so we can continue building this vision together. God bless you. God bless the city of Miami, and God bless the United States of America. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Douglas Rodriguez: Good morning. Douglas Rodriguez, 230 Southwest 17th Road, currently the principal at Mater Brickell Academy and Miami Tech on the campus of Miami Dade Community College, Wolfson Campus. I'm also currently involved in the pre planning for the Olympia project and have had the opportunity to look at the space and what the potential is to create the most dynamic and robust performing arts program in the country. And I want this Commission to think about the dichotomy of what I'm saying. We're talking about the most technologically City of Miami Page 26 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 advanced school and performing arts program in the country, sitting adjacent to a 100-year-old theater. And I think back to two weeks ago when I went to a performance in that theater as 1 sat outside looking at the building and getting ready to go inside and see this amazing performance in this incredibly historic and wonderful theater. It dawned on me the theater is made of brick and concrete. That's not what makes that theater special. What makes that theater special is the fact that there are connections that we make historically throughout our lives and events that have taken place in that theater that have an impact on us. I want you to think about the next hundred years, the 200 students a year that will graduate from that theater and will walk across that stage as part of the Olympia Project, making 20,000 new students who create a love and a connection for that theater. If we're looking at the future of the theater, it's more than just about the next 10 years. It's about the next hundred, long after we're gone. I've had the opportunity to serve this county as principal in many schools throughout every corner of the county, from Miami Central High School, Ronald Reagan Doral High School, Miami Springs High School, Mater Biscayne Academy, Doral Academy, all of those. I've had my imprint on those schools and the educational programs, and I can assure this Commission that we will deliver on delivering a quality program. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Armando Ruiz: Good morning, Commissioners. My name is Armando Ruiz. I am a student of SLAM! Miami as well as the lead student host of SLAM! Radio. I am speaking in support of item PH3, restoring the Olympia Theater. Before anything, I would like to speak about the importance of choices. Sometimes a singular choice can lead to a whole future which was unimaginable at the time. When I was given the choice to join SLAM! Radio, my response was, "Umm, sure," because I was hesitant. You know, the class was called digital audio production. I had no idea what that meant. And I had never done anything in communications before. Now here I am, speaking in front of the commissioners of the City of Miami, speaking for that same program, all because I made a choice to say yes. I mean, how many students can say that? How many students can say that they have spoken to and interviewed Pitbull, Gente de Zona, Grammy Award winning producers, professional sports players, politicians, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera? That's a pretty good resume, all because I said yes that day. I wouldn 't have had that choice, that opportunity, without SLAM! Radio. And because of SLAM! Radio, I've grown in maturity, confidence, and a lot of experiences. I'm sure you can imagine how eye-opening and uniquely exciting something like this is. Now imagine what can be done by expanding a curriculum like this to the scale of. a theater. That is why it is so important to support the preservation of the Olympia Theater, to support education that prepares us for careers, and for making sure Miami students have opportunities to succeed. Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Ruiz: Please choose to say yes to PH.3. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Aaron Demayo: Good morning, Chairwoman. Good morning Commissioners. My name is Aaron Demayo. I am the chair of the City's Climate Resilience Committee. I'm here to speak today on item RE.15, address is 66 West Flagler, 33130. On September 15th, our commission -- our committee unanimously adopted the storm resolution, science -based tracking and operational resilience JroMiami, and it's to strengthen preparedness and reaffirm the City's commitment to science -based storm forecasting. The weather has a profound impact on the lives and economy of South Florida. This is not about climate change. This is not about the past. This is not City of Miami Page 27 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 about a distant future. This is about today and tomorrow and having the data and systems in place that you all need and the emergency response team needs in order to make well-informed decisions and save lives and property. That's why we recommend that the Commission support the STORM (Science -based Tracking and Operational Resilience for Miami) initiative and sustain investment at the federal, state, and local levels and to strengthen partnerships so Miami is always ready with science and data needed to act. Thank you all. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Sorry, good morning. Rolando Llanes: Good morning, Madam Chair, Commissioners. My name is Rolando Llanes. I'm the principal of Civica Architecture. And I have the pleasure of being the architect working alongside Richard Heisenbottle and his team and the folks at SLAM! on what would potentially be, if this were -- this item were to be approved, the full restoration and rehabilitation of the Olympia Theater. But come before you really, and I felt compelled to stand up, to remind myself and all of us of another project that I was very much involved in. Almost 30 years to the day, I stood in this room, before it was renovated beautifully by the team of Richard Heisenbottle, with local community folks to hope and to present plans for the adaptive reuse and restoration of another iconic work of architecture in the City of Miami that used to be on the corner of Northwest 23rd Avenue and loth Avenue and 23rd Street. I don't know if you remember it, but it was Miami Baseball Stadium, also known as Bobby Maduro Stadium. We stood here with local community groups, with Father Menendez, with the late Joe Fleming, with the late Yoel Kamide (phonetic), and members' of the Allapattah community showing the city of Miami and the community at large plans to adaptively reuse that iconic stadium, that iconic building. We pleaded with the development community. We pleaded with the City of Miami. We pleaded with the historic preservation folks to see if anyone -- with nonprofits -- to see if anyone would step forward and do what they had to do to do their part to put their money where their mouth is to preserve one of the most iconic buildings in the City of Miami. At the end of the day, a wrecking hall called apathy tore that stadium down in 2001. It no longer stands; it's gone forever. We're left with documentaries and books. So -- Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Llanes: -- the last point will make is that while you -- Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Llanes: -- consider the brightness of a -- Chair King: Sir? Mr. Llanes: -- billboard -- Chair King: Sir? Mr. Llanes: -- don't -- do what you have to do to make sure that the lights of the -- Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Llanes: -- Olympia Theater shine brightly for the next generation. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. City of Miami Page 28 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Therese Vento: Good morning. Therese Vento, general counsel of the Perez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Boulevard, speaking about the PAMM digital sign settlement. In the pending lawsuit, PAMM recently filed a motion for summary, judgment detailing the evidence and legal arguments why PAMMshould win without the need of a trial. It was compelling. The City of Miami Legal Department, taking into consideration the respected opinions of others, saw the handwriting on the wall. If the court rules in PAMM's favor, PAMM could activate the sign 24/7 at the light levels in the original sign ordinance. The case before the court is currently on hold while the parties finalize that settlement. We are sure the City Attorney conveyed to you at the July shade meeting PAMM's proposed settlement that permanently retains what PAMM had voluntarily agreed to last year, going dark between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. and reduced brightness at dawn and dusk. Residents currently don't see the PAMM sign at all when most people are asleep. However, there are plenty of other large and bright signs which they and nearby animals can see at night, including the brightly lit Frost Science Museum, four billboards at Ferre Park, other large waterfront digital signs, and soon the Signature Bridge. The parade of horribles that were predicted by opponents to the PAMM sign has not happened. Let's call the opposition to the PAMM sign what it is. Selective outrage. The sign is not coming down, but that's not a surprise. This Commission has noted repeatedly during the six commission meetings held on this topic that doing so would expose the City to huge liability because of vested permits. And Attorney Wysong noted at April 25, 2024 meeting that some folks mistakenly thought that by opting the compromise sign ordinance, the signs were going to come down. Quote, "That's not the case. They will be in a non -conforming status, which means they can stay until they are essentially taken down or abandoned by the sign companies." Please vote in favor. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Reinaldo Mare: Good morning, Commissioners. My name is Reinaldo Mare, City of Miami District 3 resident, a proud SLAM! Miami parent, and I am speaking in favor of PH.3. First, I want to thank you for always supporting education and the future of children in the City of Miami. As a parent, we know the arts and education go hand in hand. The Olympia Theater is not just a historic building, it's an opportunity for the future generation. With SLAM! vision, the restoration will create new opportunities for our kids to learn and experience the arts in ways that inspire their creativity and confidence. Approving this proposal means investing directly in the next generation. Our children are Miami's future and giving them access to inspiring world -class spaces like the Olympia and this tower. Thank you for leading the vision and standing beside SLAM! and the families working towards the brighter future for the children in our city Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Jenea Reed: Good morning. I'm Jenea Reed, with the law .firm Stearns Weaver Miller in downtown Miami, and we represent Perez Art Museum Miami in connection with the litigation against the City. The sign at PAMM has already been the subject of extensive review by the City Commission and by the public. The sign was approved in 2022 after two City Commission meetings and a Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board meeting. And the issue appeared then on the Commission agenda eight additional times over a five -month span in 2024, on January llth, January 25th, February 8th, February 22nd, March 14th, April llth, April 25th, and May 23rd with extensive public comment. So, the notion that additional public commentary on this issue is needed is incorrect. There has been plenty of public commentary regarding the sign at PAMM, and in response, PAMM has been a good neighbor for more than a year, voluntarily dimming the sign and turning it off every night at 11 p.m. These voluntary restrictions result in significant loss of revenue and City of Miami Page 29 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 other signs in the area remain illuminated 24/7. It's a clear disadvantage financially and otherwise, but PAMM remains a committed and responsible respectful community partner. We are here today with one goal, which is to ensure that this litigation gets resolved collaboratively today. A settlement will allow PAMM and the City to move forward on mutually acceptable terms and continue the long-standing and positive relationship that the parties enjoyed for many years. But the current settlement offer will expire today after today's meeting. If an agreement cannot be reached, we are prepared to continue litigating. And based on the facts, we are confident we will win. The City will continue to incur substantial legal expense to likely obtain an outcome that will allow the City to operate -- the sign to operate continuously without the restrictions and the brightness controls. It's in everyone's interest to turn the page on this -- Chair King: Thank you, thank you. Ms. Reed: -- decision and move forward with the settlement. Chair King: Thank you. Ms. Reed: Thank you. Chair King: Good morning. Amaya Machado: I'm sorry. Good morning. My name is Amaya Machado. I'm a student with SLAM! Radio -- or with SLAM!, and I'm an executive producer at SLAM! Radio. To come here today and to speak about something I truly love, like SLAM! Radio, is an amazing opportunity in itself. But it's also a clear example of everything they teach us. Experiences like this, structure, and support are all things SLAM! Miami provides for its students. I've been able to progress in broadcasting, and it's shown me that there are pathways for me in industries that I would have never considered before. Mr. Milian is my teacher at SLAM! Radio, and he has taught me that my voice has value. And if it weren't for him, 1 wouldn't he the young woman I am today. The Olympia Theater project would be a chance to do the same for students who are just like me, and need a safe space to support and help them excel in anything they set their mind to. To see that we are the future, and we are what the world is going to be, so we have a say. Thank you so much. Have a good day. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Brian Kern: Good morning, Commissioners. Brian Kern here from 900 Biscayne Boulevard, speaking on CA.5. You've all received emails from me on behalf of the 2,000 voters 1 represent that live in my building. And 1 'm here to reiterate those concerns. So, earlier in the week, I took a walk. I went from the river downtown all the way up to the PAMM. So, it's 15 blocks. Just went up the east side of Biscayne along Bayfront Park and Maurice Ferre. On that 25-minute walk, I counted 19 digital billboards. This is the kiosks hogging our sidewalks. These are the monstrosities that Commissioner Carollo threw up along Bayfront and Maurice Ferre Park. And finally, the PAMM's giant screen. This body has already allowed Orange Barrel Media and other ad companies to turn our public spaces into a private ad gallery. On that walk, I was served more advertisements than had I just spent the same time surfing the Internet. It's exhausting and it needs to stop. The City should not legitimize a structure that was built illegally on City land enabled by corrupt legislation. The only legitimate outcome is removal, not a sweetheart deal that rewards the violator. I also want to address some of the comments from those defending PAMM's position here, representatives from the PAMM, I believe. What other flagship art museum in the world funds itself through massive digital City of Miami Page 30 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 billboards? There's none that I'm aware of. That sign is not a beacon, it's a nuisance to neighbors, it's a dangerous distraction to drivers on an already dangerous stretch of roadway, and it's a stain on our city's skyline. What does it say about Miami as a city when one of its leading cultural institutions, one that claims to nurture the city's youth, resorts to something as crass as this? And what does it say about our city government that instead of defending residents in public space, you're even considering protecting an illegal billboard to appease lobbyists and corporate interests? Please reject the settlement and protect the residents. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Nadir Rivas: Good morning, Chairwoman, and good morning to the Commissioners. My name is Nadir Rivas, and I am currently speaking in favor of PH.3. I am currently a student at SLAM! Miami, and I want to thank you guys for your commitment to education and for creating opportunities that allow students like me to grow. Having a chance to speak with you all today is an honor. At SLAM! Miami, I've had the opportunity to broadcast my voice on national radio and that experience has changed my perspective on life. It taught me to have a value of my own voice and gave me confidence to speak with knowledge. In class, I've learned life lessons that I'll carry into my future, like the importance of doing things the right way and being able to communicate ideas clearly. The Olympia project takes all of this to another level. Its history and presence in downtown Miami make it more than just a building. It's a symbol of culture, creativity, and opportunity. Having access to a space like this can mean -- means that students like me perform, practice in a professional environment, all this while being connected to the heart of our city. The Olympia Theater will not only help us grow our skills, but it will also put many students on a path to greater success. Thank you for supporting education and ensuring that Miami students can have every opportunity to succeed. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Horacio Stuart Aguirre: Good morning, Chairwoman King. Horacio Stuart Aguirre, as the volunteer chairman for the Miami River Commission. And I'm here to support Commissioner Gabela's resolution regarding manatees; for the record, that's R16 [sic]. And, you know, Commissioner, like you, I also live on the Miami River. And like every other member of the Miami River Commission and the Miami River District, we truly appreciate the manatees. They're wonderfid, God's creatures, they're manatees, they're mammals. They live in families, and they give a great deal to our community. But like you, we also respect the need Jroemployment in the recreational yachting and boating industry. Boating is a family sport, it's a family pastime, it keeps families together. And right now, we have a real shortage of facilities for recreational yachting so -- and recreational boating that is such a big part of our economic engine in Miami. So, we support your initiative on this matter, Commissioner. Thank you, Chairwoman. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Peter Homer: Good morning. Peter Homer on behalf of the Frost Museum on CA.5 on this. I'm outside litigation counsel for Frost Museum. And as you know, the Frost is a nonprofit. Unlike PAMM, unlike OBM (Orange Barrell Media), whose money is really what is driving this, they are purely money driven at this point. Frost, on the other hand, seeks only to further the public interest. It protects the aesthetics of the arts and the science district. And indeed, it's important for the Commission to understand this. Before approaching PAMM, OBM proposed to Frost to use its Biscayne Boulevard frontage for a mega sign. Frost, consistent with its educational mission, and the Arts District aesthetics said no, no deal, even though it would have garnered millions of dollars for that entity. When the City, became embroiled in this City of Miami Page 31 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 litigation here, Frost sought to intervene. 1 did so on behalf of Frost on that. The City agreed to our intervention on that. PAMM and their OBM-supplied council resisted that intervention. Much like their hurry -up approach that they want you to take today on this, PAMM and OBM didn't want meaningful resistance on that. I want to stress to you there is no exigency here that requires you to do this on a hurry -up fashion here. I know they want to desire to do that. The motion for summary judgment briefing was not completed. The motion for summary judgment was not set for hearing at this point. And I'm completely confident in the City's position. I have all the respect in the world for the City Attorney's Office and what they can accomplish. I've looked at those carefully, those materials on this, and I believe they will prevail. But even if they don't prevail, it's important -- Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Homer: Okay. Chair King: Thank you so much. Mr. Homer: Okay. Timothy Barket: Good morning. Chair King: Good morning. Mr. Barket: Timothy Barkett, and I represent the Gusman family and the Gusman Foundation. In 2019, Bruce Gusman came to my office with a repair or demolish order that was posted on the theater and the adjacent building and said, "Tim, this is enough. It's gone way too far. We need to do something and take this theater back. Bruce, what are we going to do with it?" "Well, we'll figure that out. " So, over the last six years of litigation, the City of Miami has put out RFPs. We've worked very hard trying to figure out a solution. That was the sentiment when we went to mediation with the City. What are you guys going to do with it? Well, that's what we started working on. And then we came across Mater Academy and SLAM!. We visited their campuses. We met with their people. We are so confident that they could do the right thing with this building. We brought SLAM! to the City of Miami. We brought it to the mayor. We brought it to you as commissioners. You commissioners were a little skeptical in the beginning. Mr. Pardo had town halls, and there were a lot of people skeptical. But you see the overwhelming support that we have here today. This is a wonderfid thing. You see these young students standing up advocating for this. I don't know if this is going to work, but I want to play a sound clip and I hope it works. At this time, an audio presentation was made. Mr. Barket: That was Maurice Gusman in 1975 when he gave this building to the City of Miami. We want civic use, and we found it, and everybody here should support it. The Karens that aren't supporting us need to close their mouth, open their eyes and ears, and look at this deal, and they too will be convinced it's the right thing. Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Barket: Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Ms. Morris: (INAUDIBLE). City of Miami Page 32 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Chair King: Is there anyone else that would like to speak on behalf of any item on our agenda. Seeing none, the public comment period is now closed. Gentlemen, we have a long day today. It is 12 o'clock. We have two CRA (Community, Redevelopment Agency) meetings. Can I get you to maybe take a couple of items off of the agenda for now? Is that okay? Okay. Hold on one second. 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 33 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 CA.1 18108 Department of Planning CA - CONSENT AGENDA The following item(s) was Adopted on the Consent Agenda MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $180,000.00 FROM THE WYNWOOD BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ("BID"), MORE SPECIFICALLY NRD-1 PUBLIC BENEFITS TRUST FUND COMMITTEE FUNDS ("FUNDS"), FOR THE WYNWOOD URBAN DESIGN VISION PLAN PROJECT ("PROJECT"), FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING THE BID'S REQUESTED URBAN DESIGN PLANS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FUNDING ACCEPTANCE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, FOR SAID PURPOSE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0392 This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda. City of Miami Page 34 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 CA.2 18138 Department of Building CA.3 18011 Department of Resilience and Public Works RESOLUTION - Item Pulled from Consen` A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI AND CARTER OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, INC., IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM. MOTION TO: Indefinitely Defer RESULT: INDEFINITELY DEFERRED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item CA.2, please see "Order of the Day." RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), ACCEPTING FIVE (5) RIGHT-OF-WAY DEEDS 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. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0393 This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda. CA.4 RESOLUTION 18152 Department of Resilience and Public Works A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL MASTER AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITH MIAMI- DADE COUNTY ("COUNTY"), TO PROVIDE UTILITY WORK FOR THE COUNTY, ESTABLISHING THE PROCEDURE FOR THE PERFORMANCE AND REIMBURSEMENT OF THE UTILITY WORK, INCLUDING THE UTILITY DESIGN WORK TO BE PERFORMED AND THE UTILITY CONSTRUCTION WORK TO BE CARRIED OUT; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE INDIVIDUAL JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM AS "EXHIBIT A," WITHOUT REQUIRING FURTHER CITY COMMISSION APPROVAL. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0394 This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda. City of Miami Page 35 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 CA.5 18137 Office of the City Attorney RESOLUTION - Item Pulled from Consent A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF JORGE M. PEREZ ART MUSEUM OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, INC., D/B/A PEREZ ART MUSEUM MIAMI VS. CITY OF MIAMI, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, CASE NUMBER 2024-12120- CA-01, SETTLEMENT TO INCLUDE A MINIMUM ANNUAL PAYMENT OF $500,000.00 BY PEREZ ART MUSEUM TO CITY OF MIAMI, LIMITATIONS ON THE OPERATION OF THE DIGITAL SIGN, AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE LIMITATIONS, IN EXCHANGE FOR THE MANAGER'S CONSENT TO THE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN PEREZ ART MUSEUM AND ORANGE BARREL MEDIA PURSUANT TO SECTION 16.1 OF THE LEASE, IN FULL AND COMPLETE SETTLEMENT OF ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BETWEEN THE PARTIES, INCLUDING ALL CLAIMS FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS FOR EACH PARTY, UPON THE EXECUTION OF A GENERAL RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS PENDING A DISMISSALS WITH PREJUDICE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0414 MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s) RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S) MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Rosado NAYS: Pardo Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item CA.5, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)." Chair King: CA.5. Commissioner Pardo. Commissioner Pardo: Sure, I'll start. 1 want to give a little bit of background. Obviously, Orange Barrel Media is a very strong organization with lots of lobbyists. I think I see three of them here. They have lobbyists in the federal government, the state government, the county government, and in our city government. A few years back, an ordinance was passed that allowed for mega signs. Now, to have an idea of what that means, the state of Florida has a maximum of 950 square feet. That's the biggest sign you can have in the whole state of Florida. This ordinance allowed them to be 1,800 square feet, which is bigger than my home. The state of Florida requires that they can only be 65 feet high. This ordinance allowed it to go to 100 feet high. And this has been the problem with that billboard because while that ordinance was in place, the City of Miami issued a permit. Once the City of Miami issues a permit, it's done. It would -- we would suffer millions of dollars in damages because it's vested, it's a right, they have a right to have that sign operating. Problem though, at the same time, is that the City of Miami has a lease with the PAMM (Perez Art Museum Miami), and under the lease with the PAMM, they were in violation because they did not receive approval from the City of Miami for that same sign. So, at that time, we directed the City through the City Attorney's Office to go ahead and litigate, thinking that we would try to bring down the sign. And if we didn't have the support to bring down the sign, we would get the best deal possible for the city of Miami. About 86 percent of the downtown residents, when we did this poll back then, City of Miami Page 36 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 this is, I think this is like 18 months ago, this is a long time already, but 86percent of the downtown residents were against this. So, this was kind of like a very clear mandate for us to go ahead and fight this fight. So, in the interim, we -- and this is my thinking, City Attorney, correct me if I'm wrong, but my thinking is that that was your charge, right? George Wysong (City Attorney): That's correct. And we were going to file suit, but the PAMM folks sued us first, but then we filed a counterclaim. So, we got to court, and we've litigated the matter, and some of the speakers even mentioned things that are in our complaint. Commissioner Pardo: So, every few months, I would give a phone call, follow up, say, hey, how are we doing, what's going, da, da, da, da, da, and then we -- you announced we would have a shade session. Mr. Wysong: That's right. Commissioner Pardo: And then why were we having that? What was the purpose of the shade session? Mr. Wysong: So, the purpose of the shade session was that the plaintiff/counter defendant, had -- we had mediation basically with the parties. And they presented an offer of settlement. And it's our respon -- Commissioner Pardo: To you. Mr. Wysong: To the city. Commissioner Pardo: To the city. Mr. Wysong: And it's our responsibility to present that settlement offer in good faith, and so that's what we did. Commissioner Pardo: But the session that at least 1 attended, there was no outcome. Mr. Wysong: There was no outright resolution, correct. Commissioner Pardo: There was no resolution. In fact, we didn't even know if we could settle. Mr. Wysong: Correct. There was no settlement at the end of that shade meeting. Commissioner Pardo: Right. So, after that session, this item, this settlement pops up on this agenda and, you know, basically, I'm told that four of my colleagues requested this settlement on this agenda. But if there was no agreement on any of the terms, like I just want to know what -- what were the conversations? Like how did people -- Mr. Wysong: Well, so as I tried to explain in the briefing that there's two ways to resolve. One is we can have a shade meeting, and all get in a room outside the Sunshine law and discuss an item, but if a majority of city commissioners say, please place an item on the agenda to settle this, you know, those are my clients, and if their desire is to resolve the litigation in an expeditious manner, then that's what we do. And so, we brought that offer of settlement, placed it on the agenda, and that's how we ended up here today. City of Miami Page 37 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Commissioner Pardo: So, 1 imagine a lobbyist, and 1 know there's a former District 2 commissioner, there's a lobbyist, different lobbyists went to different commissioners, and they requested these same terms. Mr. Wysong: Well, there's a lot of lobbyists on this issue, some for, some against, and I'm sure they have gone to each of your offices and tried to advocate either for settlement or opposition to the settlement. Commissioner Pardo: But my point is, like, what did they say? Did they say, hey, we want the settlement, or did they give you the terms? Mr. Wysong: Well, the terms of the settlement are included in the resolution that was published on the agenda. So, it's been published. It's there. Commissioner Pardo: But is that what was requested by each of the different offices? Mr. Wysong: That was the settlement offer by the plaints. And the notion was that, let's put that settlement offer on the city commission agenda to see if we get consensus to approve it. Commissioner Pardo: Because, I mean, I know, especially Commissioner Gabela, you've mentioned that these one -on -ones are never good. But essentially, I have not had the ability to make any case or represent, as the District 2 Commissioner, my residents with this being placed on an agenda and a bunch of one-on-one conversations. I mean, I don't know if a dollar amount is a good thing or if we should be getting a percentage of the revenue. I don't even know what the revenues are under this. I don 't know if there are other modifications or if they should change the times during daylight savings time. There has been zero information communicated about any of this as far as any kind of variables or any kind of negotiation that we could possibly have. So, it's very disappointing to me that the folks representing us kind of, you know, don't provide any of this information and instead it's kind of like, hey, here, you know. Go deal with it on the dais. 1 don't think this is right. I don 't think this is the way to go. I think that we just saw a very good example with the Olympia Theater of what can happen when we follow a community process, and we involve the community and maybe even involve the PAMM. As a cultural institution, I'm a bit shocked that it's not more responsive to either the Frost or its residents and that people aren 't more willing to come together on this. I, you know, would love to see us, and as the district commissioner, I wouldn't do this to any one of you. I think that I should have the deference to be able to hold community meetings and to be able to include residents and residents' input. And, you know, I'm just very, very disappointed at the way this has been handled. Because one-on-one, you know, a lobbyist or someone talking to a commissioner, that commissioner calling you, me being left out of that whole process for each separate commissioner and not doing another shade meeting is the wrong call. We should have had the opportunity to meet face -to face so that I could say this in front of my colleagues and make these arguments and then move forward. So, I would like to request that we defer this to the second meeting in October to at least give us a month, 30 days, to be able to do some work in the community. Chair King: Commissioner Gabela? Commissioner Gabela: Okay, so first, you guys tell us not to talk about the shade meetings, but then you're kind of talking about the shade meetings. So, let me know when I cross the line, because you know what I mean? Mr. Wysong: Right. City of Miami Page 38 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Commissioner Gabela: We're talking about it, hut we're not talking about it. Mr. Wysong: And just to be -- Commissioner Gabela: Okay. Mr. Wysong: -- just to be consistent, we should not discuss things that occurred in the shade meeting because that's kind of -- Commissioner Gabela: Okay, but you kind of -- you guys kind of were right now, you know, but that's okay. So, the way 1 remember it, you know, here's the problem, you know, you asked a question, and if I say what happened in the shade meeting, how am I going to explain, you know, I remember being there. And I remember that there was a settlement brought to us, okay? You know, from my perspective, since I've been here, this has been, you know, an issue. And my issue is not whether -- I don't have one side of whether the sign stays up or comes down, you know, I'm not that. My problem has been that we gave these people a permit. We told them that they can build, you know, and in this instance, we happen to be the landlord, like you correctly say, of the PAMM. And we also happen to be the same people that give out permits. So, it's like saying to it, go ahead and build your house, oh, but I'm sorry, I made a mistake after it's built. I'm sorry, I got to take that hack. And, you know, you spent the million dollars or whatever you did to build your house and the effort and now we're telling you, and I say that with all due respect, Commissioner, and then we tell you, we made a mistake. Sony, you got to tear down, you know, your house. You know, the -- and then I remember that through the months we made a motion here because we thought the courts were going to take care of it, right? Which you mentioned the other day that the courts were still involved. Now, from my perspective -- Commissioner Pardo: There's no rush to do this at all. Commissioner Gabela: No, hut let me -- let me get to where I'm going. So, from my, perspective, okay, if we end up on the wrong side of this, this is going to cost us millions. This reminds me of the Watkins [sic] Island fiasco years ago, where one commissioner, you know, was successful in persuading the other commissioners to go along with it. We got sued, and I think we paid to the tune of $22 million. This is very similar to that, because the problem is, that we told them that they can build and then we told them you can't build. Now, here's the other thing that I keep hearing that's interesting to me. We keep hearing that the state is going to come and, you know, take it down or give them -- well, I don't see the state protecting their interests, you know. Why doesn't the state come down if this is, you know, in fact a matter, and why don't they, you know, issue a violation and say, you've got to take the sign down? Because I keep hearing this, but I don 't see the state taking -- you know, defending their position, you know. I don't see that. So, you know, I'm confused, you know. And then the other thing is, my fear is that we get to trial, okay, because we're not going to settle, we get the trial, then we're not going to get anything out of it. Right now, I believe we're close to $500,000 a year that they're going to give us with a 5 percent annual increase. Please, Wysong, if I make a mistake, you know, correct me, you know, so far -- Mr. Wysong: It's just $500,000 per year. Now, there is a caveat that if the -- that's based on what's in the city code. If the city code amount -- this is basically $80,000 over what they would have paid if they were a legal conforming sign. So, in the event that the city code is changed to increase that amount, this amount that they pay us would increase with that change to the code. City ofMiami Page 39 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Commissioner Gabela: Okay, apart from the monies that they're offering now, okay, if we should make a settlement and this body would decide to go for it, right, we're also going to be able to regulate them. If they win in court, we're not going to be able to regulate them. So, I want to regulate them when they can turn the sign on and off : Okay, this provides that. And I want, you know, yes, I like that revenue that's coming to the city, because I don't want to get into a lawsuit, and I don't want to have to have the taxpayer foot the bill, you know, to the -- you know, to what happened with the fiasco in Watson Island, you know. So, as for me, I'll be voting for this, Commissioner, and I don't mean any disrespect with you, and I understand where you 're coming from. But the problem here is that somebody got us into trouble because somebody told these people that they can build, and the people built, and now we're telling them, sorry, we made a mistake. Well, it ain't like that, people, in the real world, you know. I don't think this is, you know, a good presence for even us Commissioner Pardo: I mean -- Commissioner Gabela: -- that we issue a permit and the permit means nothing at the end of the day, you know. So, for me, you know, I prefer to make a settlement where I am earning revenues for the city rather than paying -- than the city -- you know, the taxpayer footing the bill, and we get to regulate it. And I believe that they -- that now they're off from 11 o'clock in the evening to 6 o'clock in the morning, but I believe they're -- they -- somebody told me this, that maybe they're willing to go an extra hour off' you know. We get to regulate it. If we go all the way to the end, okay, and we lose this thing, we're going to be out millions of dollars. And you guys always keep telling me, you know, be careful with the lawsuits, you know, this and that. Well, I'm being careful with the lawsuits, you know. And so that's where I'm at, respectfully, and I respect you, sir and -- Commissioner Pardo: Yeah, but -- I mean, this is -- Chair King: Commissioner Pardo, I think some other commissioners want to speak, so I want to -- Vice Chair Carollo: One of your better speeches up here on the dais, Commissioner Gabela. Commissioner Gabela: Thank you. Vice Chair Carollo: But you brought up something that caught my curiosity and my mind back to memory lane. What you were referring to was when Commissioner Russell insisted and pushed this commission to go along with him in a lawsuit against -- Commissioner Gabela: That is correct. Vice Chair Carollo: -- yeah, against one of the leases we had in Watson Island, and it ended up costing $20 million to settle after the city lost, and close to maybe $10 million in attorney's fees. Now, in this particular case, there hasn't been many, items in the last couple of years that has been discussed publicly up here as much as this item. The facts are that, for better or worse, the City of Miami signed off on every single permit that they needed. And while there's a claim that, well, we had a separate lease with the Perez Museum, that they couldn't do that, it appears that that's also not accurate in what was signed with the Perez Museum. But even if' that's the case, the city should have known that and should never then have signed off on all those permits. So, either way, in the terrain that we're in now, in the courts, our chances are tough in winning this. And here's what we will be facing, City of Miami Page 40 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 tremendous amount of dollars that they're going to hit us with in losses, attorney's fees that 1 don't know how substantial -- Commissioner Pardo: Seriously? Vice Chair Carollo: -- it would be, but they will be there. Yeah, seriously. Commissioner Pardo: Okay. Vice Chair Carollo: You know, it's a difference when somebody sues you, you don't have the ability to say no, and they keep suing you time and time again for the same thing. It's a big difference when you have the ability to prevent lawsuits like this, which is what Commissioner Gabela was talking about. The -- we go to court, we lose, on top of that, what I described, we're going to lose on half a million a year that we would be getting. Believe you me, the city of Miami needs every dollar that it can get. So those are the reasons that I would be voting in favor of this, because I don't see how the city of Miami is going to be in any better shape than accepting this today. The consequence, I think, would be dire if we don't accept it. Now, I know it's going to look great that we fought it, but at what price? So that it still stays up there and doesn't come down? Chair King: Commissioner Rosado? Commissioner Rosado: Sure. I mean I have to tell you I absolutely hate this item and the fact that this has dragged on and it's something that we're dealing with now. There's so many items like this. I don't think the sign should have been put up in the first place but once we permitted it everything changed as far as I'm concerned. I would like to support Commissioner Pardo's request to defer it. I don't think we need to defer it a month. I think this is such a widely known item, I would be perfectly comfortable supporting a deferral for one meeting, because I think its possible to have public engagement next week. On the Olympia item, we were able to turn around and have very, robust public engagement very quickly, because people were paying a lot of attention. That's what I would support on this item. I think we could perhaps look at the payment amount. I think perhaps there may be some wiggle room to be considered there. I think there should be a 5 percent annual increase. I don't think it should be contingent on any other regulatory changes. I think we should look at how sun -up affects -- the sunrise affects the lighting, so that it should run with that, so that it's not up before the sun is up. It's not a dramatic change, but I think it's something that would make a difference. And I think very explicitly that the fitinds generated by this, every single dollar should not be swept into the general fund. Those dollars, I think, should be kept downtown for the benefit of downtowners and downtown issues. Commissioner Pardo: So, from my perspective, this is a bad deal for the city of Miami, and this is a gift to PAMM We are talking about dollar amounts. We're not even talking about percentages over time. We don 't know what the revenues are. We haven't even involved the community to know what's important to the community. We don't know if what's important to them is the illumination or the hours of operation or anything else. We have not involved them in any kind of negotiation. In fact, we have not been involved in any negotiation. These terms have been here, that's your settlement. And that is not what we should be doing. We shouldn't be picking winners and losers in this case. We should be trying to call people to unity, call people to heal on this issue, and try to figure out a middle road. I am sure that there is a place where we can get people to agree. Now you say one meeting. We're the ones who did the forums for the Olympia. That's not something you can do in a week or two weeks. I'm asking for 30 days thinking that's us working really hard and trying to get to a middle ground with cultural organizations and with residents that City of Miami Page 41 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 have been fighting this for 18 months. So, all I'm asking for is that. As the district commissioner, this is in my district, the person who wasn't even included in this settlement that came before you. Chair King: So, I, too, dislike this item. It has been going on forever. And it also reminds me of the exercise equipment in the park. My issue is that I'm not sure how you didn 't get briefed, because I got briefed. And a lot of the concessions that are in this agreement, this settlement agreement, are the concessions that I brought up. Turning the sign off at a certain time; the illumination not being so bright. Those were my ideas. 1 was the one that was advocating for compromise all along, but there was no compromise. And now that here we are in this situation and there's a settlement, now you want to take it to the community, because I've known about this for a while. I don't know. I didn't say put this on the agenda, but I've known about it. We talked about it. We agreed to it. We agreed to something. Because we're not supposed to -- Commissioner Pardo: No, we didn't agree to this. Chair King: -- we're not supposed to -- I mean, they just can't come up with an agreement without briefing us. So, George, you did brief us on this agreement, the terms of this agreement. Mr. Wysong: Yes, Madam Chair, we briefed each of -- Chair King: Okay, because I just want to make sure I'm not -- I'm not crazy. However, it is your district, and I think if there's anyone up here, I'm for having meetings in the community. I would be willing, one meeting. I would be willing to give you one meeting, but not 30 days. It shouldn't drag out and there's -- because I'm in favor of the settlement. Let me just say that. I am in favor of the settlement. But I don 't want to take away your right to take it to the community and have -- so I will give you, if -- I'm not willing to do 30 days, but I will give you until the next meeting to present this to your community, because it's your community. Commissioner Pardo: Well, I'm appreciative of any time I can get. Obviously, I don 't agree that it should be that short, but I'm appreciative and grateful. I will say that that -- so that means that if we come back and we have amendments to this somehow, if for example, their main point isn 't that they need X amount of dollars, they would rather see us do something different. Can we still incorporate any of that feedback into --? Chair King: So, wait, let me -- okay, first, George, is there a time sensitivity here that we have to do it today? Mr. Wysong: The only time sensitivity is you saw one of the counsel get up here and said it's a now or never, you know, this is our final offer, and it's rescinded. I don 't know if they're willing to come up and say they'd give the commissioner a meeting to Chair King: So that would -- that would be a game changer for now or never because I don't want to, like this has been dragging on, if it's a now or never issue, it's got to be now because -- Commissioner Gabela: Can I just weigh in for one quick minute? Chair King: Sure. City of Miami Page 42 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Commissioner Gabela: So, in light, and I'm like you, I'm ready to go, I'in ready to vote on this and put it to bed. Now, if I can count, and you need three votes, if -- if you're saying that you're willing to entertain it, then 1 would caution you, from Orange Barrel, that you don't have the votes up here right now, the way you're leaning. So, I would -- Vice Chair Carollo: I don 't know if that's the case or not, Commissioner Gabela. I think that if this comes to a -- Chair King: If this is a now or never deal, because -- Vice Chair Carollo: -- if this comes to a head -- Commissioner Gabela: But that's what I'm cautioning about it. If this is a now or never, you know, consider, you know -- Vice Chair Carollo: And look, we all have been here for a while and we know how things are done. This is to buy time. This is one of the issues that has been discussed back and forth the most and most people in the public that feel affected and have been able to participate. We all know it's true. Commissioner Gabela: I agree. Ms. Reed: Ms. Chairwoman -- Vice Chair Carollo: So, what I'm saying is -- Chair King: Let -- let her answer the question, Commissioner, let her answer the question. Ms. Reed: Thank you, Ms. Chairwoman. My name is Jenea Reed. I'm counsel on behalf of Perez Art Museum Miami. And as I stated earlier during the public comment period, it is -- today is the time. Again, as I mentioned previously, this issue has been talked about more than eight times in the public in terms of the sign. All of the issues that were brought up right now just before you in terms of there being vested rights, in terms of -- none of that is going to change in terms of the community's input. There are vested rights that are at issue here. The permits were issued. None of that is going to change based on the information that you get from the community. Now, again, our position is it is today, it needs to be today, and if we're pushed to a different forum, that the settlement offer will expire. Chair King: Well, that does change things, because -- Commissioner Pardo: So -- Chair King: -- I do want to -- I will vote for it, because in our community, we have a saying, am better than (UNINTELLIGIBLE). You got to know what I'm saying. Something is better than nothing. I'm not willing to roll the dice, like you said, and this has, again, I was in favor of compromise from day one, and everybody was no, it has to come down, it has to come down. And I knew it would come to this because that's how -- that's how things are. It's compromise. Everybody's not going to be happy, but, you know, we can't just -- we can't just go on with the litigation and litigation. Commissioner Pardo? Commissioner Pardo: Yeah. Okay. So, this is not about the permit. This is about the lease and our litigation under the lease. George, when I asked you about this, I mean, sorry, City Attorney, when I asked you about this, you said there was no rush, City of Miami Page 43 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 that we were in process. And what else is she going to say? Of course she's going to say now is the time. You know, this is our final offer. 1 mean, this is part of the negotiation that we're living right now. Chair King: No, but she can say that. They can say no -- Commissioner Pardo: Right, but -- Chair King: -- and go to carry us into court. Mr. Wysong: Yeah, so we're not set for trial yet. We have each filed a motion for summary judgment, but the case was stayed pursuant to the settlement negotiations, but -- Commissioner Pardo: So, the case is stayed? Mr. Wysong: But -- Chair King: Only for the settlement negotiations. If we don't settle, they pull the settlement. We don't agree to settle, we're going to court, and we don't want to do that. I don 't want to -- I don't want to do that. Commissioner Pardo: Is there any flexibility, City Attorney, to be able to work around this so that we can have community input? Because people keep saying, wow, people have been coming up here and giving public comment. But when you come here and you give a public comment, you are not negotiating. You are not being given the information so that you can make a wise decision for your own interests. And what we are doing here is we're siding with moneyed interests versus our residents. And that's exactly what we should never do. And for a little more time, we might be able to get to a much better place. Mr. Wysong: Right, understood. And the issue with litigation is, and with settlements, is the primary motivation for settling is the uncertainty of the result. You know, you have no idea what's going to happen. And so, they say, for example, that today is the day. They may relent, but they may not relent. And they may say, you know, we gave you -- you had a mediation, you didn't resolve it, came to City Commission, you didn 't resolve it. We're done. That's up to them. We can't control that. We're willing to, you know, do what we can to get the best deal for the city. But I can't control what -- Commissioner Pardo: And what is your professional assessment of this case? What is our downside? Mr. Wysong: Well, the downside is, as they've expressed, is that if the city were to lose, and just as you say, the issue at hand is the contract required consent from the city manager. Consent was never obtained, from the city manager. So, we then filed a claim saying that they were in breach of the contract because they did not get the consent. The question, one of the uncertainties of litigation is how significant of an event that will be. Will the court find that that's a reason to hold them in breach and throw them out of their lease? We don't know. And so worst -case scenario, as they've indicated, is that they would turn the sign back on 24/7, because a lot of their monetary predictions, I believe, at the beginning, and some of the numbers that we've heard today about what they're garnering from the sign were based on, I think, a 24-hour operational model. They've shut it down during this pendency at 11 p.m. until 6 a.m., and so having the amount of opportunity that they have to generate money from the sign. So there's potential that that could go away. There's potential that I think that if there's another element of the settlement is that they've agreed to City of Miami Page 44 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 reduce the number of lumens in the sign. I don't see them turning it back up to, you know, outrageous levels because, you know, I could see someone else filing a suit for nuisance or something like that. But the main -- and also the revenues, you know, they've come to the table with $80,000 above what they would normally have to pay. And so, we could lose that opportunity for additional enhanced revenue. So, those are sort of what's at play here. Commissioner Pardo: So, we're not talking about millions of dollars of damages? Mr. Wysong: Well, no. Once again, the uncertainty is we believe -- we believe it's fairly certain that there are no attorney's fees claims in this case -- Commissioner Pardo: Okay. Mr. Wvsong: -- at this point. There's also no damage claim at this point. It's a declaratory judgment action. But that doesn't foreclose them from filing some additional action or something like that, saying that we unreasonably didn't resolve this or something. Who knows? It's another uncertainty of litigation. Commissioner Pardo: And so obviously, we're giving up the ability to have won or have had a ruling in our favor, and we're releasing them of all claims. Mr. Wysong: Right. In our best day, we would get the court to conclude that the consent should have been provided. It wasn't. And that they were in breach of the agreement. And then we would then move to terminate the lease, you know, and take over the property. And at that point, something else might happen. But that's in our best day. Commissioner Pardo: Did we ever get an appraisal? Mr. Wysong: I'm sorry? Commissioner Pardo: Did we get an appraisal or anything? Mr. Wvsong: Well, there's appraisal. for the property or -- Commissioner Pardo: For the -- Mr. Wysong: There's no appraisal for that. Commissioner Pardo: Okay. Commissioner Gabela: Can 1 ask you a question, George? So, you said that they had upped the ante from 400 something to close to 5, right? Mr. Wysong: To 500, yes. Commissioner Gabela: And I think it was -- so it was 70 more, right? Mr. Wysong: It's 80 more. Commissioner Gabela: 80, okay. Do the math, gentlemen. Mr. Wysong: That's 4 -- Commissioner Gabela: Take $80,000 and divide it into, what was it before? City of Miami Page 45 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Mr. Wysong: I think it's 420. Commissioner Gabela: 420, divided into 420. Commissioner Pardo: It's 22 percent. Commissioner Gabela: It's a 19 percent increase. So, you know, it's a substantial increase from what they were proposing. Commissioner Pardo: But if we were putting a percentage, we would get a percentage of their revenue, and as their revenue grows, our take grows. Commissioner Gabela: What I'm afraid of happening here is that it's not like this is the first time that we've discussed this. We've discussed this many times, you know. I repeat, this is one of the first big items that we 've discussed when you and I came in. Commissioner Pardo: Not as a settlement. Commissioner Gabela: No, not as a settlement, but as a -- you know, as what it was. But here's the point, every time I heard you guys, there was no compromise. You just wanted the sign down. And what we got to understand here is the sign, if we don't want to get sued, and we don't., you know, I for one, I repeat, you know, I have a fiduciary duty to the taxpayer, to my districts, okay? To my district, that, you know, money for no good reason goes out rather than spending it on roads, schools, and other stuff So, the point that I'm trying to make is, you know, if you guys are doing this, because you want to succeed somehow, to tear down the sign, I don't think that's going to happen. Commissioner Pardo: No, it's -- Commissioner Gabela: That's not a reality right now, and that's what I'm trying to say. Commissioner Pardo: To get a better deal. Commissioner Gabela: What more better of a deal? Commissioner Pardo: I just said let's -- Commissioner Gabela: Let's negotiate right now. Commissioner Pardo: -- get a percentage. Commissioner Gabela: All right, let's negotiate right now. Commissioner Pardo: Okay. Commissioner Gabela: Are you in a position to negotiate right now? Commissioner Pardo: Let's do it. Ms. Reed: I am not in a position to negotiate because the deal that we have offered is the deal that we have offered. We've -- Commissioner Gabela: Right. City of Miami Page 46 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Ms. Reed: -- as Commission -- the Chairwoman King has stated, many of the provisions that are in here are things that were specifically asked for. These are things that have significant revenue loss with respect to PAMM in terms of not being able to turn the sign on for -- from 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. That's significant revenue loss. We're already losing revenue with respect to that, and that's something that has been considered in terms of how we addressed and how we came to the table with respect to the negotiations. So, to suggest somehow that now there's a different deal that needs to be had or any of those types of things, there is no ability to have that. Additionally, I'm not really clear on where the city thinks that they would have a basis for having the percent with respect to the revenue. There's no basis with respect to that. There's no basis to be able to achieve that type of result. And as it has been stated, the sign is here. The sign is here. It was permitted by the city. It was allowed by the city. We've followed all of the specific procedures that needed to go forward in terms of having the sign available and having it up. And so, to now suggest somehow that, you know, the settlement terms -- or they need to be looked at again or they need to be renegotiated, we've come here in good faith. We've come to mediation in good faith. And so, to have this continue to drag on and to suggest somehow that my client should defer this to another time period when the negotiations have been longstanding is just unreasonable. Vice Chair Carollo: Well, Chair? Bottom line is that I've heard Commissioner Pardo say that he doing this to do a better deal, negotiate more. So, he's basically agreed that they do have vested rights. And that's the whole point, that they're giving $500,000 after they've cut seven hours out of the 24 hours in the day when they made their original deal with the museum. That's revenue that they have lost. And on top of that, we're going to get halfa million dollars. Now, keep this in mind. If this is a deal that is directly with the city, no middleman, but there is a middleman. The middleman is the Perez Museum. And after they cut a deal there at the Perez Museum, I'm sure it was very tough on, they are willing to give us half a million after even taking out seven out of the 24 hours that they could sell. So there ain't much more meat in the hone here to get. I would just like to ask you one question, because normally, 1 would ask no less than 3 percent increases, which is what 1 think we have established in Bayfront Park so the people can know what the increases are per year, but this is a deal that I know is to the bone, because of what the Perez Museum did with you. This is a deal after you did a deal already. So, we're getting monies from you after you had done a deal with the Perez Museum that is supposed to be their monies, your monies, and that was it. Now you've got a third partner into the deal. And can you go at least 2 percent more increase, which I think would be a fair amount, per year? Ms. Reed: Just to be clear, what are you asking? Are you asking for a 2 percent escalator in terms of? Vice Chair Carollo: 2 percent escalator each year on the $500,000 that you've offered. Ms. Reed: I do not currently have authority for that, but I can confer with my client very quickly to identify -- Vice Chair Carollo: Okay. Ms. Reed: -- is that an offer that you are presenting to be able to -- Vice Chair Carollo: Yes, so that I can bring this to a head and have a vote. Ms. Reed: And again, would that be with respect to this being resolved today? City of Miami Page 47 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Vice Chair Carollo: Excuse me? Ms. Reed: Would that be with respect to resolving this today? Vice Chair Carollo: Yes. Ms. Reed: Okay, let me -- Commissioner Pardo: So, we're negotiating now. Ms. Reed: I am not authorized to negotiate -- Commissioner Pardo: Okay. Ms. Reed: -- which was what -- Vice Chair Carollo: I -- I -- look -- Ms. Reed: -- I stated at the beginning, but I can take -- if you have an offer that I am obligated to take it to my client. Vice Chair Carollo: This is a small percentage that will increase throughout the years and -- Commissioner Pardo: Why not five, why not -- Commissioner Rosado: Five is what I mentioned before. Five is where I think we should land. The value of $500,000 depreciates year after year in terms of what it buys us. From our side, I'd like to reiterate, I would like these dollars to stay exclusively for the benefit of Downtown and Overtown. I think something that would benefit folks in that vicinity is the Underdeck, which we've lost our grant for, unfortunately. I'd like to see every single penny he dedicated to that project, which benefits people that are in the proximity of the sign. Commissioner Gabela: So now what you're saying is that the money is going to go to you -- Commissioner Rosado: To the -- specifically the Underdeck/Graham Greenway project. Vice Chair Carollo: You've changed this so many times already. Commissioner Rosado: That's on our end. Commissioner Pardo: Yeah. Commissioner Rosado: That doesn't affect -- Commissioner Pardo: We should include the residents. Commissioner Rosado: That's -- Vice Chair Carollo: What -- you know, I'm going to tell you what I'm going to suggest and this body could do as it please, but I think it's coming to the wire on what we need to do here. City of Miami Page 48 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Chair King: Can you go and see if you can get the 2 percent COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment)? Vice Chair Carollo: Yeah, while she's going -- Ms. Reed: I will ask. Chair King: Ask your -- ask your client. Ms. Reed: 1 will ask. Vice Chair Carollo: While she's going, I'd like to talk about where I'd like for this money to go. And this is something that I brought up the last fiscal budget hearing for us to look for this one. Chairwoman, and you expressed strong support for it. I think when you hear this, you will be even more supportive like all of us. This is from the federal U.S. Education Department from the federal government. Twelfth grade math and reading scores in the U.S. hit near low. American high school seniors scores in major math and reading tests fell to their lowest level on record, according to results released this past Tuesday by the U.S. Education Department. Twelfth graders' average math scores was the worst since the current test began in 2005. That's on math. And reading was below any point since the assessment started in 1992. The share of'12th graders who were proficient slipped by 2 percent between 2019 and 2024, to only having 35 percent of our 12th graders nationally proficient in reading, and 22 in math. I submit to you that as a country, that as a city, we're not going to be able to compete in this globalized world with these grades if we don't help our future, our kids in school. So, I will propose that this half million that we're getting, and increases per year, along with some other monies that I found, and I will put a million dollars from my own district budget into it, would go to the establishment of a tutoring program from elementary school to high school so that every child, every student, that needs help with their homework, schoolwork, that we can provide a teacher that can tutor them at least twice a week, maybe more if we raise some money, and they need it, and that teach girls to be a mentor, a life mentor for them. We all know here that we have many, many families in our city, father and mother work across the board. They don't have the time, even if they wanted to, to help the kids with their schoolwork. How many single mother homes do we have? And the single mother works late. The grandmother; the grandmothers, the parents of today, with the advancement in math and science, et cetera, they don't know how to help their kids in many cases. So, we need, cis a city, to invest in our future. Otherwise, our future is not going to be pretty if we don't make sure that our kids can graduate and graduate with good grades, can go to colleges around our country with scholarships, and including many of our top athletes where they fall sometimes is that they can't qualify for the school they want to go to because of the educational component. If we do this, this is the greatest accomplishment that we can do for our city's future, investing in our youth. And this is where I would suggest this money goes to. It will cover Overtown, Downtown, and the rest of the money, if you want, that we bring in can cover the rest of the city. And I think this is only the beginning. We have to find more funding for this into the future. And I have asked the manager to speak to the Kiwanis of Little Havana that have been very invested in this, for them to be part of it together with Alonzo Mourning and what was established in the community center with him in Overtown back when I was mayor. And they could lead this, bring teachers from school board, from charter schools, so that our kids can have the tools that they need to succeed. Chair King: Okay. She was -- Commissioner Rosado: Madam Chair, if I could add something while she's -- City of Miami Page 49 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Commissioner Pardo: Yeah. Commissioner Rosado: -- conversing with her colleagues. Chair King: Wait, because she's coming right hack and I want to know the answer to the question. Ms. Reed: So, the answer to the question of the 2 percent escalator that was offered is that we would accept that as a amendment or a change to the settlement terms with all the other terms being the same. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay. Chair King: Okay, and add -- Vice Chair Carollo: I will make the motion. Chair King: -- one more thing. I'd like the hours to change from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Ms. Reed: That part would, again, what is the basis, for us to change it to 7 a.m.? Chair King: Because by 7:00, whether it's daylight savings time or not, by 7:00 a.m. the sun has come up. Everybody doesn't wake up at 6:00 in the morning, but the sun is up. So, the concerns that the residents have, it's still dark at 6:00 a.m. depending on the time of the year. Vice Chair Carollo: I -- I don't know, Chair, if this might be a bridge too far -- Chair King: Let me see. Vice Chair Carollo: -- because every hour that they take out -- Chair King: I understand. Vice Chair Carollo: -- it's a lot of revenue they lose. Ms. Reed: We are authorized to accept a 7:00 a.m. change. So, from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. would be agreed to by PAMM. Chair King: Okay. I have a motion. Vice Chair Carollo: You have a motion. Chair King: Do -- Mr. City Clerk. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): In addition to Commissioner Carollo's amendment, in addition to Commissioner King's amendment, there's one other amendment that needs to be made, and that's to change demands pending a dismissals with prejudice to demands pending and dismissals with prejudice. Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Mr. Hannon: Who's the seconder? City of Miami Page 50 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Chair King: Commissioner Gabela. Vice Chair Carollo: And in the amendments that 1 had, there were two. The one on the 2 percent and the one on the money going to a fund for education. Chair King: No, let's -- Commissioner Pardo: No, no, no. Chair King: -- let's -- Commissioner Pardo: No, I don't agree with that at all. Commissioner Gabela: No, no, we're not (UNINTELLIGIBLE). We didn't do that. Chair King: No, let's work that out at a different time. Commissioner Gabela: Yeah. Commissioner Rosado: Yeah, let's cross this -- Chair King: Let work that out at a different time. Vice Chair Carollo: Well, bottom line is we have half a million dollars more, Mr. Manager, for the budget this evening to work with. Commissioner Pardo: Aren 't the other boards on a percentage basis? Chair King: I don't know. Vice Chair Carollo: I don't know what you're talking about. Chair King: Wait, wait, I'm in the middle of a vote. I have a motion and a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Mr. Hannon: It sounds unanimous as amended. Commissioner Pardo: No. Chair King: No. Commissioner Pardo: No. I'm a no. Mr. Hannon: 4-1. Chair King.• 4-1. Mr. Hannon: 4-1 with Commissioner Pardo voting no. Chair King: Thank you. Ms. Reed: Thank you for your time, Commissioner. Chair King: And that concludes the commission meeting for September 25th, 2025. City of Miami Page 51 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Commissioner Gabela: Is that everything on the agenda? Did 1 miss something? Chair King: That was it. Commissioner Gabela: That was it? END OF CONSENT AGENDA Chair King: For the CA (Consent Agenda) items, I would -- I would assume we want to discuss CA.5. So, I'm going to put CA.5 for discussion. Are there any other items in the CA items that you would like to pull for discussion? We have remaining CA.1, 3, and 4. Commissioner Gabela: I'm ready for a motion. Chair King: May I have a motion? Commissioner Gabela: Motion. Commissioner Pardo: Second. Commissioner Rosado: Second. Chair King: All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Motion -- all in -- unanimous vote for CA.1, 3, and 4. Passes. PH - PUBLIC HEARINGS PH.1 RESOLUTION 18016 Department of Resilience and Public Works A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), ACCEPTING THE PLAT TITLED "KUKENAN SUBDIVISION," A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MIAMI OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN ATTACHMENT "1," SUBJECT TO SATISFACTION OF ALL CONDITIONS REQUIRED BY THE PLAT AND STREET COMMITTEE AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, AND THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 55-8 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; ACCEPTING THE DEDICATIONS SHOWN ON THE PLAT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE PLAT AND CAUSE THE RECORDATION OF THE PLAT IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0395 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Chair King: Okay. Of the PH (Public Hearing) items, gentlemen -- City of Miami Page 52 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Commissioner Rosado: We only have one remaining, right? Which is just PH.1 ? Chair King: No, we have PH 1 and we have PH.3, which is a four fifths vote. Does anyone want to pull any of the PH items? Commissioner Rosado: PH.3. I thought we'd already pulled it. Chair King: Okay, we're going to pull PH.3. So, may I have a motion for PH1 ? Commissioner Gabela: Motion. Commissioner Rosado: So moved. Commissioner Gabela: Second. Chair King: All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: PH 1 passes. PH.2 RESOLUTION 18020 Department of Resilience and Public Works A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), ACCEPTING THE PLAT TITLED "CUSHMAN CAMPUS," A REPLAT IN THE CITY OF MIAMI OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN ATTACHMENT "1," SUBJECT TO SATISFACTION OF ALL CONDITIONS REQUIRED BY THE PLAT AND STREET COMMITTEE AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, AND THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 55-8 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; ACCEPTING THE DEDICATIONS SHOWN ON THE PLAT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE PLAT AND CAUSE THE RECORDATION OF THE PLAT IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA. MOTION TO: Defer RESULT: DEFERRED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: Item PH.2 was deferred to the October 23, 2025, City Commission Meeting. Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PH.2, please see "Order of the Day." City of Miami Page 53 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 PH.3 RESOLUTION 18056 Commissioners and Mayor A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S FINDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-182(C) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A", AND WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SAID PROCEDURES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 29-B(C) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "B," CONVEYING THE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE OLYMPIA THEATER, LOCATED AT 174 EAST FLAGLER STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA ("PROPERTY"), AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN THE AGREEMENT, BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") AND SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT, INC., A FLORIDA NOT -FOR -PROFIT CORPORATION ("SLAM") BY WAY OF QUITCLAIM DEED ("DEED") WITH RESTORATION REQUIREMENTS, USE RESTRICTIONS, AND REVERTER PROVISIONS, TO SLAM FOR THE REHABILITATION AND UTILIZATION OF THE PROPERTY EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATION AND CIVIC PURPOSES, WITH TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE AGREEMENT; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS, EXTENSIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGREEMENT AND DEED, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AS DEEMED NECESSARY TO CONSUMMATE THE CONVEYANCE FOR SAID PURPOSE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0405 MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s) RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S) MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item PH.3, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)." Chair King: PH.3, purchase and sale agreement Olympia Theater. Vice Chair Carollo: Which one? Chair King: Olympia Theater. PH.3. Commissioner Pardo: PH.3. Chair King: That was pulled. Commissioner Pardo: Yeah. Well I'd like to be a co-sponsor on that as well. City of Miami Page 54 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Vice Chair Carollo: What was pulled? PH.3? Commissioner Pardo: PH.3. Vice Chair Carollo: The Olympia Theater. Commissioner Pardo: The Olympia Theater. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay. Commissioner Pardo: And, you know, I just want to say my reasoning behind this. 1 think that Tim Barket made a very compelling case when he spoke about the Gusman litigation, when he spoke about the fact that Maurice Gusman donated this property to the City of Miami. Because the City of Miami was not capable of keeping up this property, ultimately, they had to sue us to try to continue its upkeep. And over the years, RFPs (Requests for Proposals) have been made. Nobody has replied because they wanted the city to put a lot of money in it. And this is the first opportunity where we have a group that's willing to put up $50 million to completely renovate the Olympia Theater. Plans done by Rich Heisenbottle, who restored this building, restored the Freedom Tower, has restored some of the most precious buildings in our community, and those plans are already in permitting. So, we have an opportunity with an educational use partner that has great credibility. We have community -driven cultural programming, and we have organizations involved like Miami Dade College, that have signed on to an agreement, Flagler BID (Business Improvement District) supporting it, the DDA (Downtown Development Authority), and many others who came here this morning to support. So, I just think that we have this incredible opportunity. As the District 2 Commissioner, I just saw the saga of the Coconut Grove Playhouse play out. And I would not want to see this happen. I don't want to see us lose an opportunity. I don't want to see us suffer with the saying of you know, good -- what is the perfection? Good is the -- Commissioner Rosado: Perfect is the enemy of good. Commissioner Pardo: -- perfect is the enemy of good, exactly. Perfect is the enemy of good. So, I would hate that for this to be the case. Vice Chair Carollo: Would -- Madam Chair and fellow commissioners, the facts are that not just the City of Miami was not good in running -- doing the upkeep of the Gusman, neither -- neither was the Off-street Parking Authority. The bottom line is that Mr. Gusman I know had a great heart, but he was a great businessman too. And he knew that as beautiful as that theater was, it was a white elephant. You could not make money on it. And it was going to cost him and his heirs, if he left it with them, a bundle in the future to run it. They were going to have a deficit every year. And then the upkeep for a place like that was going to be substantial. Frankly, the more I look at a place like that, I become more and more convinced that these are the areas that government is just not capable of running like the private sector. There are things that the government can excel in and there are things that the government is just a disaster in. And this is one of those. It's not just that can we find the money to do the upgrading, then you're going to be having a deficit every year, substantial, and it's not going to be that many years down the road either before you're back in having to pour more money in it. It's an old building, and old buildings like that have to he kept. And then what do we do with the rest of the space? It's always been a dilemma for the City. So, as much as I don't like to part with City property, this is one of those cases that the deal on the table is a good deal for the city, because while we're not making any money in the actual sale, we're going to save substantial monies, not only on refurbishing that whole building, but every year on a big deficit, a big hole that it's going to give us. But more so, we're still going to have the Olympia Theater City of Miami Page 55 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 available for our government purposes, for the public to use, slightly over half the year or half the year where it's going to become available. So, we're getting the best of both worlds. They're putting the money to upgrade the whole building, and we can still use and we'll still have the Olympia Theater. Now there's a third component that's one that more than ever I find it vefy appealing. And that's the component of having a charter school there. Downtown is growing by leaps and bounds and the areas around. We need more schools. The school board just is not keeping up with it. And charter schools are taking up the slack. And here we have a charter school that has proven that every charter school they touch, it's a home run, out of the ballpark. Where kids have high grades, kids are getting scholarships into so many different colleges. And this is going to open up the doors in a major way to many children into the future, particularly in a new area that we don't have too many schools teaching kids about radio and theater like this and so on. I, you know, I wish that it was not so, but I have to be a realist, I have to be a realist and know that what's before us is a good deal for the city. We're dealing with serious people that have the dollars. And based upon what I said before, Mr. Manager, you're making sure that there is certain guarantees that those dollars will come in. And finally, if something unexpected would happen in the future, a Cat 5 comes in, earthquake, that, you know, we shouldn't have any in Miami, but you never know the way this world is, and that building would be lost or a fire. And then somebody wants to come in and put another huge high-rise there. We're putting the guarantees that the city will receive a reasonable percentage of profits also into the fieture if that would happen. I think it's only fair, but right now, we're getting off our backs a huge amount of money, and we 're still having the Olympia Theater for all kinds of community purpose or governmental purposes. That's where I'm at. Chair King: Thank you. Commissioner Pardo: And Madam Chair, I did have an amendment, and I believe the City Clerk is aware. It simply takes out two words that say, "Aim for..." It says "SLAM! has agreed to an annual minimum budget of $750,000 -- $2 million towards theater operations and cultural programming, including fundraising and in -kind support through educational amenities." Chair King: Thank you. Is there any -- Vice Chair Carollo: I -- I accept that. Chair King: Is there anyone here from SLAM!? What 1 wanted to ask is, there was a very thoughtful public speaker that came up and she says she has scripts, plays that she has written. Would the community be able to utilize this space? Is that part of the community benefits? 1 know we've negotiated community benefits, but 1'd like to know if there is an opportunity for locals to have their work showcased at the Olympia Theater. Millie Sanchez: Yes. Through the Chair, thank you. Yes, I remember her. She was standing here speaking about that. And one of the things that we've done is after several meetings with the community and with the public, we met, for example, with the Flagler BID and with the DDA and they work with actual local film makers, local artists, and so one of the priorities is making sure that we are partnering with them. There was also a speaker from FilmGate here who supports those local artists. So, yes, the answer is yes. Our goal is to make sure that it's not just about having those event spaces for, you know, performers, such as maybe Sting or performers. Chair King: Marcello. City of Miami Page 56 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Ms. Sanchez: Right, Marcello. But also featuring local artists and community groups that may not have a chance, or have the space, or have the funding to do that. So, there's -- one of the groups that we're working with do a lot of grants in the community for that, and that's been something that obviously we're passionate about, because that was really -- it's about not just about having and putting Miami on the map, but making sure that our local community has access. So, the answer to that is yes. Chair King: Well, that's wonderful, because I also have a youth program Overtown Urgent Inc. (Incorporated), and they do media stuff They create documentaries and it would be amazing if they could partner with the theater and get behind the camera scenes. So, I just wanted to make sure. Ms. Sanchez: And what we've done, again, we've put a website and we've asked people to come reach out and that's how we've made these connections. So, if you have those contacts, if there's anyone out there, obviously after this meeting, if this goes through, the goal is to make those plans and be able to put that on our list of priorities for what the theater will support. But yes, I want to, you know, highlight that the goal here is it's definiteiv to make sure that folks like that have an opportunity because that is really what makes our city special and so. Chair King: Thank you. Do I --? Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): Chair, if I could have the speaker's name Jrothe record. Ms. Sanchez: Millie Sanchez, SLAM! Foundation. Chair King: Do I have a motion? Commissioner Rosado: Actually, Madam Chair, I have a couple of things I want to get on the record if that's okay. I have a DDA support resolution which the Clerk's Office will distribute. And so, they made a presentation to the board after the initial presentation that they had made a few months ago. I will tell you, after that first presentation, I was a no on this item, but I'm really glad that they agreed to the three public meetings, which were really well attended and teased out a lot of questions and concerns that folks have, and so I feel much more comfortable with this deal than I did a few months ago. It's much more robust and beneficial to the city. 1-- you know, 1 think the -- 1 had to wrap my brain around the school -use, right? Because the folks have said a number of times they'd love to see a boutique hotel and a restaurant. And I think that sounds wonderful. But the unsolicited proposal process in Florida is very, very, very well known. And nobody's moved forward to try to offer that kind of thing. After thinking about it for a bit, I actually think a school -use is perhaps pretty ideal and I'll tell you why. The school means that they're going to activate the building during the day. when normally a venue like that is basically dead, right? You wouldn't see folks there Monday through Friday during the daytime. So, they're going to activate it at those hours. And then when the school shuts down, that's when we'd be having performances. So, this is a venue that will now have activity probably 14 hours a day. And that's exactly the kind of thing you want in your downtown. There's something that I saw, everything that was requested by the DDA board made it into the agreement or the resolution. There's one thing that did not make it in, which is the downtown permit clinic, which is very popular. It has one of the retail fronts that's part of the Olympia, and I know that they want to take over that space, and they need to be able to separate that use from their use. And so, I would like to request that they cover the relocation costs up to a fee that 1 think is pretty nominal of $20,000. And we've actually identified a ground floor location at one of the Miami Dade College garages. It's available. They have said City of Miami Page 57 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 we could move the use there. And it's just a couple blocks away from the Olympia. And so, this is something that downtown folks could use to pull their permits. In fact, tonight during the budget hearing, I'm going to be asking to try to make this something that's open two days a week, because it is so popular and so used in downtown. Vice Chair Carollo: What is it that you're actually requesting? Commissioner Rosado: That they cover the relocation costs so we continue to have a downtown permit clinic. Right now, it's in the Olympia, it's in one of the retail storefronts. And I know that they want to take over all of the storefronts, right? So, there's another tenant who will also be moving away. They're going to use one or more of these Jrotheir radio station, et cetera, but we've had this discussion. It's something that didn't make it into the contract that I think that they're willing to do. Ms. Sanchez: Yes, we are definitely willing to allocate those costs. Vice Chair Carollo: All right, so hearing from no one else, Chair, I will make the motion with the amendment at hand. Chair King: Do I have a second? Commissioner Rosado: Second. Chair King: I need -- I need to read something into the record. Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, me too. Chair King: You want to say something? Commissioner Gabela: No, you go ahead. Chair King: No, no, no. That was. for the vote. Go, go, go. Commissioner Gabela: No, I just want to say that I -- we want to show the public that, you know, this is not -- has been at this for years. Nothing has been done. This is a win -win for everybody, and if -- and these are serious people. And if it doesn 't happen and they don't do what they say they're going to do, we have a reverter clause. So, you know, the public should feel safe that we're not giving this thing away. It's responsible, you know, corporate -- good corporate people that are going to run this, I think, correctly, so I think it's a win -win. I just want to put that on the record. We're not giving it away. There's a reverter clause if things don't happen the way they -- the good gentleman, ladies have said. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. I have a motion and a second for PH.3, as amended pursuant to a substitution memo dated September 24th, 2025. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Mr. Hannon: In addition to Commissioner Pardo and Commissioner Rosado 's amendments. Chair King: In addition to Commissioner Pardo and Commissioner Rosado 's amendment. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. City of Miami Page 58 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Chair King: Motion carries. Mr. Hannon: Unanimously. Chair King: Unanimously. END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS City of Miami Page 59 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 RE.1 18049 Department of Fire - Rescue RE - RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ESTABLISHING A NEW SPECIAL REVENUE PROJECT TITLED "FISCAL YEAR 2025 — DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ("FEMA"), URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE ("US&R") COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT"; ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,440,311.00 CONSISTING OF A GRANT AWARD FROM FEMA TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE -RESCUE FOR THE PROVISION OF ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, TRAINING, SUPPORT, EQUIPMENT CACHE PROCUREMENT, MAINTENANCE, OFFICE SPACE, AND STORAGE SPACE FOR THE US&R FLORIDA TASK FORCE 2 PROGRAM ("FL-TF2"); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT SAID GRANT AWARD; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, AND EXTENSIONS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE ACCEPTANCE OF AND COMPLIANCE WITH SAID GRANT. MOTION TO: Withdraw RESULT: WITHDRAWN MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.1, please see "Order of the Day." RE.2 RESOLUTION 17977 Liberty City Community Revitalization Trust A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE SECOND AMENDED BUDGET OF THE LIBERTY CITY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION TRUST, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "E," IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION, THREE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY- TWO AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($1,318,882.00) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2024, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0396 City ofMiami Page 60 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s) RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S) MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item RE.2, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s). " Chair King: Commissioner Pardo, you'd like to pull RE.5 for discussion. Any other - - any other --? Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, I'd like to pull RE.11. Chair King: RE.11. Okay. Vice Chair Carollo: RE.5 has been pulled? Chair King: RE.5 was pulled. RE.11 is pulled. We have remaining RE.12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17. Vice Chair Carollo: (INAUDIBLE) RE.5, RE.11 (INAUDIBLE). Chair King: RE.5, RE.11. Vice Chair Carollo: I'd like to pull RE.12 (INAUDIBLE). Chair King: RE.12. Commissioner Pardo: And I'd like to pull RE.15. Chair King: RE.15. Commissioner Gabela: RE.15. Chair King: Is that it? Okay, so may I have --? Arthur Noriega (City Manager): Madam Chair, the City Clerk's raising his hand. Chair King: I know. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): And just for the record, RE.2 as amended. Chair King: RE.2 as amended, got it. So may I have a motion to pass RE.2 as amended, RE.4 -- Commissioner Gabela: What was that amendment? In brief. Mr. Hannon: So, it's my understanding that RE.2 will be amended pursuant to a substitution memo dated September 19th, 2025. Commissioner Gabela: Okay. No problem. Thank you. Chair King: Again, RE.2 as amended, RE.4, RE.6, RE.7, RE.10, RE.13, 14, 16, and 17. May I have a motion? City ofMiami Page 61 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Commissioner Gabela: Motion. Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Commissioner Gabela: Sorry but -- the motion's line, but could you repeat just the ones that we just did? RE.2? Chair King: Hold on. Commissioner Gabela: 4. Chair King: Let me go back. 2, 4, 6, 10, 13, 14, 16, and 17. Commissioner Gabela: Thankyou. Mr. Hannon: Chair, I believe RE.7 -- George Wysong (City Attorney): And 7. Mr. Noriega: 7 as well. Mr. Hannon: -- was included in the motion, RE.7. Chair King: RE.7 also passed. Commissioner Gabela: Right. Okay. Thankyou. Chair King: Okay. City ofMiami Page 62 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 RE.3 17845 Office of the City Attorney RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE FOLLOWING: SEVEN HUNDRED FIVE THOUSAND FIFTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($705,055.00) TO KUEHNE DAVIS LAW, P.A.; ONE HUNDRED TWENTY ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY THREE DOLLARS AND THIRTY THREE CENTS ($121,723.33) TO SUSY RIBERO-AYALA, P.A.; EIGHTY SIX THOUSAND AND NINETY- SEVEN DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS ($86,097.50) TO GUNSTER; NINETY EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIVE DOLLARS ($98,535.00) TO RICHARD DIAZ P.A.; TWO HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($208,000.00) TO COLLAZO LAW FIRM, P.A.; ONE HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SIX DOLLARS AND EIGHTY ONE CENTS($109,926.81) FOR COSTS AS REIMBURSEMENT FOR LEGAL FEES AND COSTS IN THE CASE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA v. ALEX DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA, ET. AL., CASE NO. F23- 018478; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT NO. 50001.301001.545014.0000.00000. MOTION TO: Defer RESULT: DEFERRED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: Item RE.3 was deferred to the October 9, 2025, City Commission Meeting. Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.3, please see "Order of the Day." RE.4 RESOLUTION 18187 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 CODESIGNATING SOUTHWEST 17 COURT BETWEEN WEST FLAGLER STREET AND SOUTHWEST 1 STREET AS "ANTONIO ALFONSO WAY" IN HONOR OF ANTONIO ALFONSO'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE CODESIGNATION; AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICIALS. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0397 City ofMiami Page 63 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.4, please see Item RE.2. RE.5 RESOLUTION 18090 Commissioners and Mayor A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI AND ANTONIO G. DIAZ AS INDEPENDENT INSPECTOR GENERAL, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-160(C) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, AS AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Defer RESULT: DEFERRED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: Item RE.5 was deferred to the October 9, 2025, City Commission Meeting. Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item RE.5, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)." Chair King: If we could cover the rest, except one, if you could just indulge me, I know it was, if it's not controversial, if we could approve RE.5, the employment agreement for our inspector general, if that's controversial and you need a lot of discussion -- Commissioner Pardo: It's -- Vice Chair Carollo: I don't think we'll need a lot of discussion, maybe not, but there are some areas that we need to bring up. I think Commissioner Pardo asked for that to be pulled. Chair King: Okay. All right. Vice Chair Carollo: So maybe we can bring it back. Chair King: So, okay, we'll do that after. George Wysong (City Attorney): And Madam Chair, we have a shade meeting as well. Chair King: And a shade meeting, so -- Commissioner Gabela: So, are we, we've got two contentious items to deal with. Chair King: Right. So no, we're not going through those. City ofMiami Page 64 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Commissioner Gabela: Okay. Chair King: What I'm saying is we break now, take up our CRA meetings, and then we break until 4 o'clock. We have a shade meeting. Commissioner Gabela: And we'll all be back at 4 o'clock? The five of us? Everybody's participating? Chair King: Yes. Well, you guys got to show up for the budget hearing. Commissioner Gabela: Yeah. Okay. Chair King: Okay. So, do we agree? Vice Chair Carollo: Yes. Commissioner Gabela: Yeah. Chair King: Yes? Okay. The commission meeting is now in recess. We will resume at 4 o'clock. [Later...] Chair King: RE.5, approve employment agreement, inspector general. Vice Chair Carollo: I would like to ask that there would be a 5 percent reduction on the requested salary, particularly when there's an increase of 5 percent that we're going to include in the amount each year. As to the other items, while I had some hesitations, I had a good conversation with the applicant, and he made a good case for himself in explaining some of my concerns. And while we're not as large as the county, Broward County, some other places that he showed me, they're paying more for the inspector general in these locations. But Miami's not as big either. So, that's the point that I wanted to touch upon. I have some concerns in one other area, but I think we could bring that back if need be in the near future and deal with it. I don't want to get into -- unless there's a lot more discussions or concerns, I don't want to get into too much more right now. This is a process that was very transparent. We had some of our top law enforcement agencies, whether state attorneys, whether others, that selected. I'm not about to second guess whom they selected from the people that they had as applicants. I --1 only needed to address the package that was given, and that's the only area that I'd like to change. Chair King: Commissioner Pardo? Commissioner Pardo: My, only concern here was that he could be terminated with a four -fifths vote of the commission. Vice Chair Carollo: Well, that's the one that I talked about before, Commissioner. Commissioner Pardo: Yeah, but no, just let me finish this. And there really is no manner for him, like a layer between that four -fifths. Obviously, if he's investigating all of us and there are enough of us that are upset, he's in a precarious position. I'd rather see something like that go to an arbitration, and then if there's no cause, an arbiter finds that there is no cause, he's reinstated to his position. So that that four - fifths isn't the controlling -- Vice Chair Carollo: Those, I think, are things that are certainly in the realm. I'm not going to shut the door to it at all because I think there's good arguments that could City ofMiami Page 65 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 be made to it. We just have a heck of a meeting. We've got to get through it. I've got commitments that 1 hope we're done, because otherwise I'm going to be in big trouble thinking that we're going to finish this earlier. If there's, you know, smaller items like this that we could bring it back, you could bring it back next meeting or whatever. Commissioner Pardo: Yeah, or can it just be a friendly amendment now to the -- Vice Chair Carollo: I just think that we need to think more on that one. Is it just that way that we do it or not, or do we do it a stronger way? Commissioner Pardo: I think it's important because it's all about the true independence of his position. Vice Chair Carollo: Well, that's true, but you know how hard it is to get a four -fifth vote? Commissioner Pardo: Not when you're investigating everybody. Vice Chair Carollo: No, well -- well, Emilio Gonzalez was here investigating commissioners like Manolo Reyes and others, and there was only a three -two vote to get rid of him. That's how hard it is to get a four -fifth. And on the other hand, you had a six -months former police chief that there were five votes to get rid of him, but he only wanted to sue three, three Hispanics. So, it could go either way in that, but this is going to get into a lot of discussion, a lot more than we really have time for today. I'd like to get at least -- get him on board that he's hired, and then take this one, you know, next month and, you know, do it. And I promise that I'll give it whatever time we need to. Commissioner Pardo: So you're promising that we'll do it next month? Vice Chair Carollo: Yeah, that's what I'm saying. Commissioner Pardo: Okay. Vice Chair Carollo: I just really want to get to the bottom line because the most important thing that we have in today's agenda that we 've got to get done is our budget. Commissioner Pardo: All right. Vice Chair Carollo: And there's a couple of things there that some of you might be happy, especially coming from me, but I'm looking at the whole city and not just one part that I think I found the dollars to make the budget better that I want to deal with and we really need to get that budget out of the way. In fact, the vast majority of people that are here are for the budget so. Chair King: So let me understand, because I share your concerns. I brought that up with you yesterday, right? Isn't that funny? Because I said he should truly be independent, akin to like the Florida Supreme Court. They don't have to worry about voting party because they're appointed for life and they can't be taken, removed, fired. So, I have that same concern. So maybe it is better that we defer it so we could bake in some guardrails. And I don't know how you feel about this 5 percent reduction. So, it's the will of the body what you guys want to do. Vice Chair Carollo: Chair, look if you want to defer it at all for the next meeting -- City ofMiami Page 66 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Chair King: I don't think we can -- Vice Chair Carollo: --1 wanted to -- Chair King: -- I don 't -- Vice Chair Carollo: -- I wanted to at least get him going. Chair King: I don't know if we can appoint without -- without -- we cannot. George is shaking his head before I can even get it out. We can't appoint him without approving his employment contract, correct? They're shaking their head. Can't appoint -- George Wysong (City Attorney): That is correct per the code. Chair King: So, it would -- we would have to -- either have to do it all right now or defer it for another meeting. Antonio Diaz: George, the -- I'm sorry, George. The code could also be changed in the future as well. Mr. Wysong: Right. The code is an ordinance, and so -- Mr. Diaz: Correct. Mr. Wysong: -- if there is a procedure for changing it, it would, of course, require two readings, but it could be changed. Vice Chair Carollo: Well, Tony, if you're willing to wait, what the chairwoman is saying is just to defer one more meeting and get it all right with plenty of time, for you to be able to speak, express your opinion. And, you know, I've heard what Commissioner Pardo said, hut we might possibly want to discuss one that's a little tighter in protection and independence on it also. So, you know, if you're saying to us, Mr. Attorney, that you've got to do it all or none, then I guess it's best that we defer this for the next meeting. And let's make sure that we bring this up quickly so that we have enough time for this item. This is a very important item for the citv's future. Chair King: Do I have a motion to defer? Vice Chair Carollo: Motion. Chair King: Second? Commissioner Pardo: Second. Commissioner Rosado: Second. Chair King: All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Motion carries to the October 10th. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): October 9th. Chair King: 9th. City of Miami Page 67 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Mr. Diaz: Thankyou. Vice Chair Carollo: Do let us know on the 5 percent, but I think right now it's the least of it here. Mr. Diaz: I think the most important thing is the independence of the office more than even the pay. Vice Chair Carollo: Well, that's why I made that statement. Mr. Diaz: Thankyou. Vice Chair Carollo: Thank you. Commissioner Pardo: Thank you. RE.6 RESOLUTION 18171 Commissioners and Mayor A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION PURSUANT TO SECTION 54-137 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), CO -DESIGNATING NORTHEAST 73 STREET A BLOCK EAST OF NORTHEAST MIAMI COURT AS "ADOLPHE ADRAS WAY" IN HONOR OF ADOLPHE ADRAS' CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE CODESIGNATION; AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICIALS. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0398 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.6, please see Item RE.2. City ofMiami Page 68 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 RE.7 RESOLUTION 18170 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 AND CO -DESIGNATING NORTHWEST 10 STREET BETWEEN NORTHWEST 2 AVENUE AND NORTHWEST 1 AVENUE AS "HAROLD L. FRANCIS WAY" IN HONOR OF HAROLD L. FRANCIS' CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE CODESIGNATION; AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICIALS. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0399 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.7, please see Item RE.2. RE.8 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: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: Item RE.8 was deferred to the October 9, 2025, City Commission Meeting. Chair King: Okay, are there any items that you would like to pull that remain on the RE (Resolution) items? We have RE.2, RE.4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 -- Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): Chair, 9 was indefinitely deferred. Chair King: -- oh, I'm sorry, 10 -- Commissioner Gabela: RE.8, I'm going to defer 8. Chair King: You want to defer RE.8? City ofMiami Page 69 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Commissioner Gabela: That's correct. Chair King: I need a motion. Commissioner Gabela: Motion. Chair King: Can I -- second? Commissioner Pardo: Second. Chair King: I have a motion in the second to defer RE.8 to what day? Commissioner Gabela: Next commission meeting. October the -- Mr. Hannon: October 9th? Chair King: October 9th. Commissioner Gabela: That's fine. Chair King: Okay. I have a motion -- Commissioner Pardo: And I'd like to pull RE.5. I'd like to discuss. Chair King: Okay, let me get this motion done first. I have a motion and a second to defer RE.8 to October 9th meeting. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Okay. RE.9 RESOLUTION 18100 Commissioners and Mayor A RESOLUTION OF MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE A CIVIL ACTION PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE SECTION 111.07 TO RECOVER THE ATTORNEY'S FEES PAID FROM PUBLIC FUNDS FOR THE DEFENSE OF JOE CAROLLO IN TRIAL CASE NO. 18-24190-CIV-SMITH AND APPELLATE CASE NO. 23- 12167, WHETHER LABELED AS ATTORNEY'S FEES OR AS "COSTS" WHEN PAID TO A SUBCONTRACTED ATTORNEY. MOTION TO: Indefinitely Defer RESULT: INDEFINITELY DEFERRED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.9, please see "Order of the Day." City ofMiami Page 70 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 RE.10 18136 Commissioners and Mayor RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION OF KREATIVE HUB, INC., DBA CREATIVE HUB ACADEMY, TO THE PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS 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-25-0400 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.10, please see Item RE.2. City ofMiami Page 71 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 RE.11 18177 Commissioners and Mayor RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT'), IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") AND LOPEZ OPTICAL, INC., A FLORIDA FOR PROFIT CORPORATION ("SELLER"), FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS FOLIO NUMBER(S) 01-4111-013-0510 AND 01- 4111-013-0500, LOCATED AT, 1340 SOUTHWEST 8 STREET AND 825 SOUTHWEST 13 COURT MIAMI, FLORIDA (COLLECTIVELY "PROPERTY"), FOR A PURCHASE PRICE OF FIVE MILLION NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,900,000.00); 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 TO EFFECTUATE SAID ACQUISITION; AND, FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ALLOCATE FUNDING FOR THE ACQUISITION WITH FUNDS BEING ALLOCATED, APPROPRIATED, AND AWARDED FROM THE DISTRICT 3 MIAMI FOR EVERYONE PROGRAM FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO DOLLARS AND TWENTY-SIX CENTS ($2,784,432.26), FROM THE D3 AFFORDABLE HOUSING/PARKS LAND ACQUISITION AND PARK ENHANCEMENTS FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED FORTY-THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,243,000.00), AND FROM THE D3 SHARE OF THE CITY ANTI -POVERTY INITIATIVE FUNDS ("API") ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION NINE HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-FOUR CENTS ($1,990,567.74) FOR A COMBINED TOTAL OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIX MILLION EIGHTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($6,018,000.00), TO COVER THE COST OF SAID ACQUISITION, INCLUSIVE OF THE COST OF SURVEYS, ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTS, TITLE INSURANCE, SECURING THE PROPERTY, PROJECT SIGNAGE AND ALL RELATED CLOSING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID ACQUISITION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT. MOTION TO: Defer RESULT: DEFERRED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: Item RE.11 was deferred to the October 9, 2025, City Commission Meeting. Chair King: RE.11, Purchase and Sale Agreement, Lopez Optical. City ofMiami Page 72 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Vice Chair Carollo: If we could defer this for the next meeting. Chair King: May 1 have a motion? Vice Chair Carollo: Motion. Chair King: Second? Commissioner Rosado: Second. Chair King: All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): To what meeting? Chair King: The -- Vice Chair Carollo: Next meeting. Chair King: October 9th? Vice Chair Carollo: Yeah. Chair King: Okay, and -- Arthur Noriega (City Manager): Just for -- what did we defer? Which item was that? Mr. Hannon: RE.11. Chair King: RE.11. Vice Chair Carollo: RE.11. That's the property on Southwest 8th Street, 25,000 or so square feet Ibr housing and commercial on the bottom for Miami 21. City ofMiami Page 73 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 RE.12 18109 Commissioners and Mayor RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY BUDGETARY AND FINANCIAL ACTIONS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NECESSARY BUDGETARY AMENDMENTS TO ALLOW FOR THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 50 SOUTHWEST 68 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33144 ("PROPERTY") TO BE USED FOR PUBLIC PARK PURPOSES, SUBJECT TO ALL ALLOCATIONS, APPROPRIATIONS, PRIOR BUDGETARY APPROVALS, COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE, INCLUDING THE CITY'S ANTI -DEFICIENCY ACT, AND FINANCIAL INTEGRITY PRINCIPLES, ALL AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY CODE, IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS, AS MAY BE DEEMED NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; FURTHER APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE SUBMISSION, EXECUTION AND/OR RECORDATION OF NECESSARY APPLICATIONS, DOCUMENTS, INSTRUMENTS, OR AMENDMENTS TO ALLOW FOR THE PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR PUBLIC PARK PURPOSES, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0406 MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s) RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S) MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Chair King: PH.3, purchase and sale agreement of the Olympia Theater. Commissioner Rosado: Madam Chair, I actually think we have RE.12 was within the items there that we were taking. Chair King: He did tell me that. RE.12, used property for public park, 50 Southwest 68th Street. Who pulled that? Vice Chair Carollo: 1 pulled that for information purpose. And let me read this. 1 don't mind to help any district commissioner for additional parkland or money for parks. But this resolution says, resolution of the Miami City Commission approving and authorizing the city manager to take any and all necessary budgetary and financial actions, including but not limited to necessary budgetary amendments to allow for the real property located at 50 Southwest 68th Avenue to be used for public park purpose. Now, is this a property that the city owns already or not? Arthur Noriega (City Manager): Yes. Commissioner Rosado: It is, it's one that the city closed on a few months back. City ofMiami Page 74 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Vice Chair Carollo: Okay. Commissioner Rosado: And -- and so I'd like to use it. Vice Chair Carollo: So, yeah -- Commissioner Rosado: Go ahead. Vice Chair Carollo: That's fine. So, my only question is, and this is part of what we approved back during the financial crisis when 1 was mayor, Commissioner Teele made the motion there in the commission of the time. What is the cost that's going to involve getting it out? Because if he 's got budgets in his office that he wants to allocate to it, I have no problem. But my concern is that it could be a high amount, he doesn't have the budget, and we just approve forcing the manager even to make budgetary amendments. Mr. Noriega: Yeah, I think the initial intent of this property acquisition was for housing. He's -- his intent, I think, is to repurpose it for a public park. Vice Chair Carollo: That's fine. Mr. Noriega: So, the idea is, functionally, some of the resources we used, obviously, because it was being acquired for housing, are different pots of money -- pools of money. Vice Chair Carollo: Yeah, but you don't have an amount of what it's going to cost to do whatever he envisions to do here in the park, right? Mr. Noriega: I don't know that we've established -- Vice Chair Carollo: Okay, so the only thing that I would like to put as a friendly amendment that all monies would come from designated park recreation monies from District 4. Commissioner Rosado: Yeah. Absolutely. Mr. Noriega: That's fine. Vice Chair Carollo: That's fine? Mr. Noriega: Yeah. Vice Chair Carollo: Yeah, because if not, we start making resolutions like this, and sooner or later, we're going to get in trouble doing it this way. So that's the only thing. All right. I'll make the motion. Chair King: May I have a motion? I have a motion. Do I have a second? Commissioner Rosado: Second. Chair King: As amended, all in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay, what else do we have? City ofMiami Page 75 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 RE.13 18176 Commissioners and Mayor RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DECLARING NO OBJECTION AND SUPPORTING THE PLACEMENT OF A FLORIDA HISTORICAL MARKER IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED AT SOUTHWEST 37 AVENUE AND SOUTHWEST 20 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA TO COMMEMORATE THAT CORAL GATE BECAME MIAMI'S FIRST PLANNED SUBDIVISION IN 1948 AND BECAME THE CITY'S FIRST NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT IN 2002; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICIALS. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0401 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.13, please see Item RE.2. RE.14 RESOLUTION 18172 Department of Resilience and Public Works A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE BEAUTIFICATION GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE WEST FLAGLER STREET MEDIAN BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT ("PROJECT"); FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, NECESSARY FOR THE SUBMISSION OF SAID GRANT APPLICATION AND, IF AWARDED, THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS, INCLUDING ANY GRANT AGREEMENT(S) AND ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS, APPLICATIONS, RENEWALS, EXTENSIONS, AMENDMENTS, AND MODIFICATIONS THERETO, REGARDING THE GRANT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND COMPLIANCE FOR THE PROJECT WITH THE BEAUTIFICATION GRANT PROGRAM. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0402 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.14, please see Item RE.2. City ofMiami Page 76 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 RE.15 18188 Commissioners and Mayor RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CLIMATE RESILIENCE COMMITTEE, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE STEPS NECESSARY TO AFFIRM THE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO SCIENCE -BASED WEATHER TRACKING AS THE FOUNDATION FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, AND TO ADVOCATE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL FUNDING, TO MITIGATE LOCAL RISKS, TO COORDINATE WITH REGIONAL PARTNERS TO ADDRESS POTENTIAL FEDERAL BUDGET CUTS TO NOAA, AND TO ADOPT THE "SCIENCE -BASED TRACKING AND OPERATIONAL RESILIENCE FOR MIAMI" (STORM) INITIATIVE. MOTION TO: Defer RESULT: DEFERRED MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: Item RE.15 was deferred to the October 9, 2025, Cit) Commission Meeting. Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item RE.15, please see "Public Comments for All Itefn(s). " Chair King: Next item is RE.15. Someone pulled? Commissioner Pardo: Defer to the next meeting. Chair King: RE.15. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay. Chair King: Okay. May I have a motion? Commissioner Gabela: Motion. Commissioner Rosado: So moved. Vice Chair Carollo: Second. Chair King: All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Deferred to October 9th. City of' Miami Page 77 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 RE.16 18190 Commissioners and Mayor RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO UPDATE THE MANATEE PROTECTION PLAN TO SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZE ALL WATER TAXI STOPS IN THE CITY OF MIAMI, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A," ADOPTED ON MARCH 22, 2024, BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIAMI DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AND TO INCLUDE A PROCESS TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL WATER TAXI STOPS, INCLUDING STOPS THROUGHOUT THE CITY; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ("COUNTY") BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND THE COUNTY'S DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0403 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item RE.16, please see "Order of the Day," "Public Comments for All Item(s)," and Item RE.2. Commissioner Rosado: Actually, Madam -- Madam Chair, our city clerk reminded me that for an item that was voted on earlier today, RE.16, I had provided him with a support resolution for Commissioner Gabela's manatee item related to the -- Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, to -- Vice Chair Carollo: That passed, right? Commissioner Rosado: -- the water taxis -- Chair King: But it passed. Commissioner Rosado: Just he -- he wanted me to go ahead and read in the record that we have a support resolution from the DDA (Downtown Development Authority). Chair King: Okay. Commissioner Gabela: Okay. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): And that -- we're good to go. Chair King: So now the meeting is -- okay. The meeting has now adjourned. Thank you for your advocacy. City ofMiami Page 78 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 RE.17 18192 Commissioners and Mayor RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CODESIGNATING SOUTHWEST 13TH COURT BETWEEN SOUTHWEST 8TH STREET AND SOUTHWEST 13TH STREET AS "TERESA 'TERRI' CALLAVA WAY," IN HONOR OF HER OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIC AND CULTURAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE CODESIGNATION; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN NAMED OFFICIALS. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0404 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.17, please see Item RE.2. END OF RESOLUTIONS City ofMiami Page 79 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 SR - SECOND READING ORDINANCES SR.1 ORDINANCE Second Reading 18037 Commissioners and Mayor AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING CHAPTER 18/ARTICLE IV OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "FINANCE/GRANTS," MORE SPECIFICALLY BY AMENDING SECTION18-139, TITLED "ANTI -POVERTY INITIATIVE - ESTABLISHED," TO EXPAND THE ELIGIBLE USE OF ANTI- POVERTY INITIATIVE ("API") FUNDS BY CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") DEPARTMENTS; FURTHER ENSURING THAT SAID AMENDMENT IS INCORPORATED INTO ALL API APPLICATIONS AND FUNDING REQUEST FORMS GOING FORWARD; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: 14395 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item SR.1, please see "Order of the Day." Chair King: Mr. City Attorney, would you please read into the record the titles for the second ordinances? George Wysong (City Attorney): Yes, Madam Chair. SR.1. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: SR.2. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: And SR.3. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: Thank you, Madam Chair. Chair King: Gentlemen, of the second reading items, are there any items that you would like to pull for discussion? Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, I'd like to pull 3 and 4. Chair King: There's only three. Commissioner Gabela: FR.1, 2, 3, and 4. City of Miami Page 80 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Chair King: No, no, we're on SR (Second Reading). Commissioner Gabela: Oh, sorry. Chair King: We're only on the SRs. Commissioner Gabela: Excuse me. My mistake. Chair King: Okay. Commissioner Rosado: I'd like to pull SR.2. Chair King: Anything else from the SRs? Okay. [Later...] Chair King: May I have a motion -- Vice Chair Carollo: Move. Chair King: -- for SR.1 -- Commissioner Gabela: Second. Chair King: -- and 3? All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Items passes. SR.2 ORDINANCE Second 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 35-12 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. ENACTMENT NUMBER: 14397 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo NAYS: Rosado Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item SR.2, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)" and Item SR.1. City of Miami Page 81 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Chair King: Okay. SR.2 was pulled for discussion. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay, let me -- Chair King: Parking on homestead property. Vice Chair Carollo: I didn't pull it. Commissioner Rosado: I -- I did pull it. Chairwoman, I know that this is your item, but it's something that my neighbors have heard about and asked me to vote against because it allows folks to park vehicles on the grass in front of their homes, and my neighbors are not supportive. Chair King: Okay. May I have a motion? Vice Chair Carollo: Motion. Chair King: Second? Commissioner Pardo: Second. Chair King: All in favor? Vice Chair Carollo: Aye. Commissioner Pardo: Aye. Chair King: Motion carries. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): The motion passes 4-1 with Commissioner Rosado voting no. Chair King: Thank you. Commissioner Gabela: That was R -- I'm sorry, that was? Chair King: It was RE (Resolution) -- Commissioner Rosado: SR.2. Chair King: -- I mean SR.2. Vice Chair Carollo: SR.2. Chair King: SR.2. Okay. City of Miami Page 82 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 SR.3 ORDINANCE Second Reading 17970 Commissioners and Mayor AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION REPEALING SECTION 62-2.2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED "INDEPENDENT FEASIBILITY AND ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDIES"; PROVIDING FOR THE TREATMENT OF PENDING APPLICATIONS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: 14396 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item SR.3, please see "Order of the Day" and Item SR.1. END OF SECOND READING ORDINANCES City of Miami Page 83 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 FR - FIRST READING ORDINANCES FR.1 ORDINANCE First Reading 17938 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING Department of CHAPTER 10/ARTICLE I/DIVISION 2/SECTION 10-18 OF THE Building CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "BUILDINGS/IN GENERAL/BUILDING ADMINISTRATION, FEES, AND WAIVERS/BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE; WAIVERS; ELEVATOR, ESCALATOR, BOILER ETC.," AMENDING SECTION 10-18 OF THE CITY CODE TO INCORPORATE CURRENT ELEVATOR INSPECTION FEES, BOILER AND UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSEL FEES, AND FINES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Chair King: Mr. City Attorney, would you please read into the record first reading items? George Wysong (City Attorney): Yes, Madam Chair. First reading ordinances, FR.1. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: FR.2 The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: FR.3. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: And FR.4. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: That concludes the first reading ordinances. [Later...] Chair King: So, may I have a motion for FR.1, 2, and FR.4? Commissioner Rosado: So moved. Commissioner Gabela: Second. Chair King: All in favor? City of Miami Page 84 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): FR.4 is amended pursuant to a substitution notice dated September 24, 2025. Chair King: Yes, as amended. FR.2 ORDINANCE First Reading 18002 Office of Grants Administration FR.3 18122 Commissioners and Mayor AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 2/ARTICLE IV OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "ADMINISTRATION/DEPARTMENTS" ADDING A NEW DIVISION 17 TO ESTABLISH THE GRANTS DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE PURPOSE, AUTHORITY, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT; FURTHER AMENDING CHAPTER 18/ARTICLE IV OF THE CITY CODE, TITLED "FINANCE/GRANTS" TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT AWARDS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item FR.2, please see Item FR.1. ORDINANCE First Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING CHAPTER 50/ARTICLE IV/SECTION 158 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED "SHIPS, VESSELS, AND WATERWAY/MIAMI VESSEL MOORING CODE/RESERVED," TO ALLOW FOR VESSEL ANCHORAGE LIMITATION AS PROVIDED BY SECTION 327.60(2)(F)(3), FLORIDA STATUTES, IN SPECIFIED AREAS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Defer RESULT: DEFERRED MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: Item FR.3 was deferred to the October 9, 2025, City Commission Meeting. Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item FR.3, please see Item FR.1. Chair King: You also pulled FR.3? City of Miami Page 85 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Commissioner Gabela: FR.3, yes. Chair King: What's about that? Is that a quick one or --? Commissioner Gabela: Okay, so on the FR.3, I understand why we're doing it, but here's the problem. If make it harder for those guys that live on boats outside the perimeter of the mooring field, and I know what we're trying to do. My fear is that I don't want to make those guys, because they're way ojf, now they can't come to shore, now they're homeless. Now we've got another guy that, because he can't live on the boat, now we've got another guy here that we've got to deal with in the streets. So that's my concern on that one there. I mean, I want to -- I'm all for, you know, law and order, you know, everything clean, but my only fear is that, you know, some of these guys that are living out there, they're living out there for a reason because they -- you know, they can't afford rent and they live on their boats, you know what I mean? And if you're going to get them, you know, I think we have a limit now of l00 feet, I've been briefed on this and now it's 300 feet. Do we really want to make it impossible for those guys then to have nowhere to go and then we got more of a homeless situation going on? Just saying, my two cents worth, that you know -- so I'm concerned with this, what we're trying to do. Commissioner Pardo: So, Marine Patrol has been really instrumental with this, and this mimics an existing ordinance in the City of Miami Beach that was passed by Commissioner David Suarez, and it's really aimed at derelict vessels. We have a very big problem with vessels that are just left there and cost tens of thousands of dollars to remove them and deal with them. So, this is actually much better for enforcement. Marine Patrol is 100 percent behind it. And of course, we sponsored it. We think it's a good idea. Commissioner Gabela: Do you think, Commissioner, that we can amend it to say if we, in fact, certify that the vessel is derelict, then we take it, but if there's somebody living on the vessel, then -- Commissioner Pardo: I mean, they're not -- they're not kicking people out of the vessel. They're -- you know, they're trying to enforce a 300 foot barrier anchoring outside, making sure that they are outside of the mooring field. So, I'll defer to the city attorney, maybe you can -- George Wysong (City Attorney): Well, so the statute and/or the Miami Beach ordinance, as Commissioner Pardo and Gabela both said, that it extends -- right now it's illegal to moor a vessel within 100 feet of a managed mooring field. State law permits us to extend that to 300 feet. Actually, .state law extended it to 300 feet. We could opt out. And so, there's another provision in the state law, which are ordinance tracks, which says that if your -- you moor your vessel for more than 30 days between the hours of sunrise and sunset, or actually it's sunset to sunrise, then we can remove that vessel. But it doesn't -- it's not earmarked towards a derelict vessel per se, it includes both boats that are just moored there and boats that are moored there for the purposes of living aboard. So, it will affect both type of boaters. Chair King: Okay, so how about, do you guys want to defer FR.3? Commissioner Pardo: Yeah, let's go ahead and defer it. Chair King: Just so we could get more information. Commissioner Pardo: To the next meeting, and that way -- City of Miami Page 86 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Commissioner Gabela: That's fine with me. Chair King: Okay. Commissioner Pardo: Yeah, you can get -- Commissioner Gabela: I know what you're trying to do, and I commend it, but I just want to make sure that the, you know, the wrong people don't get affected. Chair King: So may 1 have a motion to defer FR.3 to -- Commissioner Rosado: So moved. Commissioner Pardo: Second. Vice Chair Carollo: (INAUDIBLE). Chair King: FR.3, to the October -- Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): October 9th. Chair King: -- October 9th? Mr. Hannon: Yes. Chair King: October 9th. Mr. Hannon. First meeting in October. Chair King: Okay. So, now may I have a motion for FR.1, FR.2, and -- Mr. Hannon: I'm sorry. Was there a vote on the motion to defer? Chair King: Yeah. Yes. Mr. Hannon: Okay, unanimous. Understood. Chair King: Yes. City of Miami Page 87 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 FR.4 ORDINANCE First Reading 18186 Commissioners and Mayor AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 14/ARTICLE II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT/DOWNTOWN DISTRICT," MORE PARTICULARLY BY AMENDING DIVISION 1, TITLED "GENERALLY," TO DEFINE RESIDENCY IN THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA ("AUTHORITY") AND BY AMENDING DIVISION 2, TITLED "DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY," TO AMEND THE COMPOSITION OF THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA ("AUTHORITY'S") BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND VARIOUS AMENDMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE AUTHORITY'S DEFINITIONS, POWERS AND DUTIES, AND REMOVAL OF MEMBERS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading with Modification(s) RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING WITH MODIFICATION(S) MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item FR.4, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)" and Item FR.1. Chair King: I believe, Commissioner Gabela, you want to pull? Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, 3 and the 4. I got a real quick question. Chair King: Quick question or --? Commissioner Gabela: Quick question, just want to know how many seats are being up to the residents. So, I got the briefing, but I just want to make sure the public knows that we've -- that you've allotted for more seats from residents. Chair King: Is that FR.4? Is that FR.4? Commissioner Rosado: It is -- Chair King: Okay. Commissioner Rosado: -- its FR.4. Chair King: Okay. Do you have an answer? Commissioner Rosado: I do, yes. So, we're guaranteeing at least one seat for each of the three sub -districts. So, one for Brickell, one for the Central Business District, one for the Arts and Entertainment District. And overall, 40 percent of seats would be for residents, of downtown residents. Commissioner Gabela: So, there has been a net gain for the residents? City of Miami Page 88 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Commissioner Rosado: I'm sorry? Commissioner Gabela: There has been a net gain for the residents of seats. Commissioner Rosado: There has been. Commissioner Gabela: Okay, that's all I wanted to know. Thank you. Chair King: Okay. END OF FIRST READING ORDINANCES City of Miami Page 89 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 AC.1 18185 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 SEPTEMBER 25, 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, ET AL., 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, DAMIAN PARDO, AND RALPH "RAFAEL" ROSADO; CITY ATTORNEY GEORGE K. WYSONG III; 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 CORTIIVAS, ESQ., AND JONATHAN KASKEL, ESQ. A CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER WILL BE PRESENT TO ENSURE THAT THIS SESSION IS FULLY TRANSCRIBED AND THE TRANSCRIPT WILL BE MADE PUBLIC UPON THE CONCLUSION OF THE LITIGATION. AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION, THE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING WILL BE REOPENED AND THE PERSON CHAIRING THE COMMISSION MEETING WILL ANNOUNCE THE TERMINATION OF THE ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION. RESULT: DISCUSSED Chair King: Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome hack to the City of Miami Commission meeting for September 25th, 2025. We are now going to have our city attorney read a statement for the record for our shade meeting. George Wvsong (City Attorney): Thank you, Madam Chair. City ofMiami Page 90 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 The Attorney -Client Session was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: Thank you, Madam Chair. Chair King: Thank you, Mr. City Attorney. At this time, the commission meeting is in recess for the shade meeting. We will return as soon as that meeting has concluded. Thank you and thank you for your advocacy. [Later...] Chair King: Welcome to the City of Miami Commission meeting JroSeptember 25, 2025. We are going to resume our regular commission meeting. There were a few items that we didn't finish up. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): And my apologies, Chair. The city attorney will just make a brief statement if the Attorney -Client session has concluded. Chair King: Thank you. Mr. City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: Thank you, Mr. City Clerk. Madam Chair, the shade meeting in Fuller versus the -- Fuller et al. versus the City of Miami et al. at this time has concluded and we're moving to the regular City Commission meeting. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you, Mr. City attorney. The budget hearing will start as soon as we're finished with the City of Miami Commission meeting. Commissioner Gabela, did we finish with FR.3? Commissioner Gabela: (INAUDIBLE). Chair King: FR.3 is the overnight anchoring limitations. Did we vote on that? Mr. Wysong: We deferred it to October 9th. Chair King: We deferred it, okay. So, that takes -- Commissioner Gabela: Okay, I'm sorry, where are we at? What's the question? Chair King: Wait. Hold on, he said we deferred it. END OF ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION City ofMiami Page 91 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 DI.1 18039 City Manager's Office DI.2 18054 Department of Building DI - DISCUSSION ITEMS DISCUSSION ITEM A DISCUSSION AND UPDATE ON THE RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OR OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY TO REFER ALL NON -CRIMINAL COMPLAINTS REGARDING VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, OF SITTING CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS. MOTION TO: Defer RESULT: DEFERRED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: Item DLI was deferred to the October 23, 2025, City Commission Meeting. Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item DI.1, please see "Order of the Day." DISCUSSION ITEM A DISCUSSION ITEM TO PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON ORDINANCE 14307 WHICH AMENDED SECTION 10/ARTICLE VI OF THE CITY CODE BY WAY OF CREATING A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AMNESTY PILOT PROGRAM. MOTION TO: Defer RESULT: DEFERRED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: Item DL2 was deferred to the October 9, 2025, City Commission Meeting. Chair King: I'm going -- there's a Discussion Item 2, update on Ordinance 14307, commercial property pilot, amnesty pilot program. Commissioner Gabela: DI.2. Chair King: DL2, is that yours? Commissioner Gabela: No, I didn't pull that. Chair King: No, it's for discussion. Commissioner Gabela: Oh, for -- no, but I didn't pull it. I mean, I don't know who pulled it. City ofMiami Page 92 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Vice Chair Carollo: Okay, so we can move on. Chair King: It's -- no, no, it's literally a discussion item. Whose -- Vice Chair Carollo: Yeah, but if no one put it in, we can move on. Chair King: No, somebody -- whose discussion item is it? Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): On the agenda, it states Department of Building. Vice Chair Carollo: Well -- Chair King: Department of Building. Do we want -- Vice Chair Carollo: No, we can wait for the next meeting. Chair King: Okay. Vice Chair Carollo: We've got a lot of stuff now. Chair King: Can I have a motion to defer -- Vice Chair Carollo: Motion to defer. Chair King: -- DL2? Commissioner Gabela: Second. Chair King: All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: To the first meeting in October. DI.3 DISCUSSION ITEM 17642 Commissioners and Mayor A DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION REGARDING DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. MOTION TO: Withdraw RESULT: WITHDRAWN MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item DL3, please see "Order of the Day." City ofMiami Page 93 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 DI.4 DISCUSSION ITEM 18189 Climate Resilience Committee A DISCUSSION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION RELATED TO THE SCIENCE -BASED TRACKING AND OPERATIONAL RESILIENCE FOR MIAMI" (STORM) INITIATIVE. MOTION TO: Withdraw RESULT: WITHDRAWN MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item DI.4, please see "Order of the Day." END OF DISCUSSION ITEMS City, of Miami Page 94 Printed on 11 /7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 PZ.1 12288 Office of Zoning PART B: PZ - PLANNING AND ZONING ITEM(S) RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION GRANTING / DENYING THE APPEAL FILED BY LOUIS J. TERMINELLO, ESQ., ON BEHALF OF 6925 BISCAYNE, LLC, REVERSING / AFFIRMING THE PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD'S DECISION AS SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION NO. PZAB-R-22-017 AFFIRMING THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S DENIAL OF A CERTIFICATE OF USE PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-211 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE") AND SECTION 7.1.2.1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 6901 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, MIAMI, FLORIDA ("PROPERTY"), AND REVERSING / UPHOLDING THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S DENIAL OF THE CERTIFICATE OF USE FOR A CANNABIS DISPENSARY AND / OR CLINIC FOR THE PROPERTY; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Defer RESULT: DEFERRED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: Item PZ.1 was deferred to the October 23, 2025, City Commission Meeting. Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PZ.1, please see "Order of the Day." City ofMiami Page 95 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 PZ.2 ORDINANCE First Reading 15940 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 SECTION 163.3187, FLORIDA STATUTES, BY CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM "MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL" TO "RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL" OF THE ACREAGE DESCRIBED HEREIN OF REAL PROPERTY AT 175 NORTHEAST 55 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AND THE WESTERN PORTION OF 184 NORTHEAST 56 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, ALL AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; MAKING FINDINGS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item PZ.2, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s). " Chair King: Mr. City Attorney, would you please read into the record the title of the PZ (Planning and Zoning) items? George Wysong (City Attorney): Yes, Madam Chair. The remaining PZ items are PZ.2, first reading ordinance. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: PZ.3, first reading ordinance. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: PZ. 6, first reading ordinance. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: And finally, PZ.7, first reading ordinance. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: Thank you, Madam Chair. Chair King: Thank you. Gentlemen, any of the PZ items you would like to pull for discussion? Vice Chair Carollo: Chair? (INAUDIBLE). Chair King: They can't hear you. City ofMiami Page 96 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Vice Chair Carollo: I'm saying that (INAUDIBLE) full board for the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency). Chair King: They say they can't -- still can 't hear you. It's not working. Vice Chair Carollo: (INAUDIBLE). Chair King: Right. It's not working. Vice Chair Carollo: It's not working -- well, now it is. Now it is. Thank God I'm not in the United Nations. If we could go to the CRA items and then take up the rest of the meeting in the afternoon. We're past noon. I have an engagement that I can't miss. Chair King: Well, let's take these PZ items up first. If -- does anyone have -- want to pull these items? Any -- any PZ items? Anybody? Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): And I believe the planning director needs to state an amendment for the record regarding PZ.3. Chair King: Mr. Planning Director. David Snow (Director, Planning): Yes. So, for PZ.3, the applicant has requested both the proffered covenant, restricted covenant for the rezone of the property. In that covenant, they spec] changing the designation of the T5-O to T5-L. So that is something that the commission will need to consider. Chair King: As amended. Okay. So, may I have a motion for PZ.2, 3 -- Vice Chair Carollo: Move. Chair King: -- 6, and 7? Commissioner Gabela: Second. Vice Chair Carollo: As amended. Does the director have any objections to that amendment? Mr. Snow: No objections. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay. Chair King: 1 have a motion and a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Items passes. Gentlemen, we have a long day today. The only items remaining on our agenda are one discussion item, and we have two CRA meetings, a shade meeting, and our budget meeting. Commissioner Gabela: By the way, there's one in the back. Can we pass that now? It's an easy one. FL (Future Legislation). Chair King: Oh, it's just for information. Commissioner Gabela: Oh, okay. City of Miami Page 97 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Chair King: You just read it. We don't have to pass it. Commissioner Gabela: Okay. Chair King: Okay. So, what is the pleasure of the team? Do you want to break, do the CRA meetings, and then get the rest of this? I would propose that we do the remainder of this -- Vice Chair Carollo: Well -- Chair King: -- say, 4 o'clock? Vice Chair Carollo: If we could do the CRA, because I -- we always break -- Chair King: Right, so that's why I'm saying. Vice Chair Carollo: -- it's our tradition by noon. Chair King: If we do the CRA meetings, then we break and we come back, like, 4 o'clock, because we have to be here at 5 o'clock -- Vice Chair Carollo: Right. Chair King: -- for the budget meetings. PZ.3 ORDINANCE First Reading 15941 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH Department of ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF ORDINANCE Planning NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE") BY CHANGING THE ZONING TRANSECT OF THE WESTERN PORTION OF THE PROPERTY BIFURCATED BY TWO (2) TRANSECT ZONES LOCATED AT 184 NORTHEAST 56 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, FROM "T4-R," GENERAL URBAN TRANSECT ZONE — RESTRICTED, TO "T5-O," URBAN CENTER TRANSECT ZONE — OPEN, AND THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 175 NORTHEAST 55 STREET FROM "T4-R," GENERAL URBAN TRANSECT ZONE — RESTRICTED, TO "T5-O," URBAN CENTER TRANSECT ZONE — OPEN, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading with Modification(s) RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING WITH MODIFICATION(S) MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PZ.3, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)" and Item PZ.2. City ofMiami Page 98 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 PZ.4 ORDINANCE First Reading 16820 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH Department of ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10544, AS Planning AMENDED, THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE MIAMI COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN, PURSUANT TO SMALL SCALE AMENDMENT PROCEDURES SUBJECT TO §163.3187, FLORIDA STATUTES, BY CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM "MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL" TO "RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL" OF THE ACREAGE DESCRIBED HEREIN OF REAL PROPERTY AT THE SOUTHEASTERN PORTION OF 490 NORTHEAST 78 STREET ROAD, AT 496 NORTHEAST 78 STREET ROAD, AND AT 498 NORTHEAST 78 STREET ROAD, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A"; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Indefinitely Defer RESULT: INDEFINITELY DEFERRED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PZ.4, please see "Order of the Day." City ofMiami Page 99 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 PZ.5 ORDINANCE First Reading 16821 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH Department of ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF ORDINANCE Planning NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM: "T6-8-O," URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONE - OPEN, AND "T4-R," GENERAL URBAN TRANSECT ZONE — RESTRICTED, TO "T6-8-O," URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONE — OPEN, AND "T5-O," URBAN CENTER TRANSECT ZONE — OPEN, FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 490 NORTHEAST 78 STREET ROAD AND FROM "T4- R," GENERAL URBAN TRANSECT ZONE — RESTRICTED, TO "T5-O," URBAN CENTER TRANSECT ZONE - OPEN, FOR THE PROPERTIES GENERALLY LOCATED AT 496 NORTHEAST 78 STREET ROAD AND 498 NORTHEAST 78 STREET ROAD, MIAMI, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Indefinitely Defer RESULT: INDEFINITELY DEFERRED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PZ.5, please see "Order of the Day." PZ.6 ORDINANCE First Reading 17942 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH Department of ATTACHMENTS, AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF ORDINANCE Planning NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OR MIAMI ("MIAMI 21 CODE") AS AMENDED, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM "T5-L" URBAN CENTER ZONE — LIMITED TO "T5-O" URBAN CENTER ZONE -OPEN OF THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 349 SOUTHWEST 12TH STREET, 375 SOUTHWEST 15TH ROAD, 1109 AND 1131 SOUTHWEST 4TH AVENUE, AND 364 SOUTHWEST 11TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A"; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PZ.6, please see Item PZ.2. City ofMiami Page 100 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 PZ.7 ORDINANCE First Reading 18129 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 "T5-O," URBAN CENTER TRANSECT ZONE - OPEN, TO "T6-8-O," URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONE — OPEN, FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 710 SOUTHWEST 16 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: Pass on First Reading RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PZ.7, please see Item PZ.2. END OF PLANNING AND ZONING ITEM(S) City ofMiami Page 101 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 FL - FUTURE LEGISLATION FL.1 18107 Department of Planning ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 6, TABLE 13, TITLED "SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS", TO PERMIT STORAGE OF FISHING EQUIPMENT AND/OR FISHING SUPPLIES, BY RIGHT, ON WORKING WATERFRONT PROPERTIES INCLUDED IN APPENDIX PA-1 OF THE MIAMI COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN END OF FUTURE LEGISLATION City ofMiami Page 102 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 NA.1 18253 City Commission NA.2 18254 Office of the City Clerk NA. NON -AGENDA ITEM(S) RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION RESCINDING, IN ITS ENTIRETY, RESOLUTION NO. R-25-0341, ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2025, AND APPROVING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW RESOLUTION MAKING PROVISIONS FOR EARLY VOTING IN THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 100.3605 AND 101.657 FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 2025 AND A RUN-OFF ELECTION, IF REQUIRED, ON DECEMBER 9, 2025; DESIGNATING CERTAIN SITES AND A SCHEDULE FOR EARLY VOTING; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0390 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item NA.1, please see "Order of the Day." Chair King: Okay. May I have a motion for Pocket Item 1 and 2? Commissioner Gabela: Motion. Commissioner Pardo: Second. Chair King: All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Motion carries. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION WAIVING THE PRIVATE PROPERTY LIMITATION FOR SPECIAL EVENTS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 52/ARTICLE I/SECTION 2 OF THE CODE OF CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED, "SPECIAL EVENTS/SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT/SPECIAL EVENTS IN GENERAL; DURATION AND LIMITATIONS; CITY COMMISSION WAIVER," FOR THE RESERVE PADEL SPECIAL EVENT HELD AT 75 NORTHEAST 39 STREET FROM SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0391 City ofMiami Page 103 Printed on 11/7/2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 ADJOURNMENT MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item NA.2, please see "Order of the Day" and Item NA.1. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. City, of Miami Page 104 Printed on 11 /7/2025