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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2025-11-20 MinutesCity of Miami City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com Meeting Minutes Thursday, November 20, 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 November 20, 2025 9:00 AM INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Present: Chairwoman King, Vice Chair Carollo, Commissioner Gabela, Commissioner Pardo and Commissioner Rosado On the 20th day of November 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 9:36 a.m., recessed at 12: 06 p.m., reconvened at 3: 02 p.m., and adjourned at 5:49 p.m. Note for the Record: Commissioner Gabela entered the Commission chambers at 9:40 a.m., and Vice Chair Carollo entered the Commission chambers at 11:53 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 -- we are going to have Reverend Brown of the National Church of God start our meeting with prayer. Reverend. Reverend Brown: Good morning. Let us look to the hills from which cometh our help realizing that our help cometh from the Lord. Invocation delivered. Chair King: Thank you. Commissioner Gabela. Pledge of Allegiance delivered. Chair King: Thank you. City of Miami Page 1 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS PR.1 18555 PROTOCOL ITEM Honoree Presenter Protocol Item Prematurity Awareness Month March of Dimes Mayor and Commissioners Proclamation Community Police Relations Foundation Mayor and Commissioners Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Detective Elias Santos Mayor and Commissioners Certificates of Appreciation It's 4 The Kids Foundation Ricky Patel Mayor and Commissioners Certificates of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department's Bicycle Response Team and Bicycle Certified Officers Mayor and Commissioners Certificates of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department's Marine Patrol Unit Mayor and Commissioners Certificates of Appreciation RESULT: PRESENTED Chair King: -- meeting for November 20th, 2025. I'm so happy to see all of you here. We're going to start our meeting, as we always do, with recognitions for folks that have done special things in the City of Miami. Presentations made. 1) Mayor Suarez and Commissioners presented a Proclamation declaring the month of November as Prematurity Awareness Month, which is a March of Dimes collaborative effort. Prematurity Awareness Month is a month -long observance in November dedicated to raising awareness about premature birth, supporting families, and highlighting that 1 in 10 babies are born prematurely. Education and awareness are key to promoting healthier pregnancies. The March of Dimes is a nonprofit organization committed to ending preventable maternal health risks and death, and closing the health equity gap for all families. Elected Officials paused in their deliberations of governance to recognize the work and dedication to the community while educating families about premature births, thereby proclaiming the month of November as "Prematurity Awareness Month" in the City of Miami. 2) Mayor Suarez and Commissioners presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Community -Police Relations Foundation (CPR Foundation), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to strengthening trust and collaboration between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Through programs such as feeding families, youth mentorship, police -led sports, mental -health support for officers, and human - City of Miami Page 2 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 trafficking awareness, the CPR Foundation fosters positive interactions and meaningful dialogue. Working with agencies including the City of Miami Police Department and Miami PAL, the Foundation continues to promote safer, more unified neighborhoods. Elected Officials paused in their deliberations of governance to pay tribute to the CPR Foundation's mission of fostering a more harmonious and connected society where strong bonds between law enforcement promote safety and opportunity for all residents of the City of Miami. 3) Mayor Suarez and Commissioners presented a Certificate of Appreciation to honor Detective Elias Santos, Badge #28560, who has faithfully served the City of Miami Police Department for several years, demonstrating exceptional professionalism, integrity, and commitment to the residents of the Flagami Neighborhood. Detective Santos has demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and dedication, leading complex investigations that enhanced public safety. Notably, in 2023, he coordinated a multi - agency arson investigation resulting in the arrest of four suspects, and in 2025, he led a multi jurisdictional commercial burglary case, recovering over $500, 000 in stolen property. Elected Officials paused in their deliberations of governance to recognize and celebrate Detective Santos for his exemplary service, his contributions to public safety, and his continued dedication to the Flagami community and the residents he so honorably protects in the City of Miami. 4) Mayor Suarez and Commissioners presented a Certificate of Appreciation to honor It's 4 The Kids Foundation, a Miami -based 501(c) (3) nonprofit founded in 2013 by Ricky Patel. The organization is dedicated to supporting children in need locally and globally, providing hope, care, and essential resources. Initiatives include the Bags of Hope program, distributing over 34,000 duffel bags to foster children, the Drums of Hope program delivering 890,000 meals, and support for a Haiti orphanage. Serving more than 3,000 children monthly through various programs, the Foundation's work transforms lives. Officials honored its impactful service and dedication to children and families. Elected Officials paused in their deliberations of governance to honor and recognize It's 4 The Kids Foundation for its extraordinary local and global impact, transforming lives through service, empathy, and unwavering dedication to children and families in need within the City of Miami. 5) Mayor Suarez and Commissioners presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Miami Police Department's Bicycle Response Team and Bicycle Certified Officers. On October 1 through 3, 2025, the Miami Police Department's Bicycle Response Team and Bicycle Certified Officers embarked on a 260-bicycle ride from Bayfront Park in Miami, Florida, to Orlando, Florida, to raise awareness and funds for Leukemia & Lymphoma and Blood Cancer United. The team raised over $37,000 while ensuring extensive security for riders and communities along the route, working alongside the Florida Highway Patrol. Despite extreme weather and long hours, officers demonstrated professionalism, resilience, and dedication. Officials paused in their deliberations of governance to honor and recognize the service and dedication of its law enforcement officers, whose commitment to public safety extends beyond city borders. 6) Mayor Suarez and Commissioners presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the City of Miami Police Department's Marine Patrol Unit for their dedication to protecting Miami's waterways, including the Miami River and Biscayne Bay. The Unit enforces federal, state, and local laws, intercepts drug smugglers and human traffickers, removes derelict vessels, and conducts rescues and medical responses. Collaborating with agencies such as the U.S. Coast Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife, they safeguard marine wildlife and ecosystems. Since July 2025, the Unit has made 97 arrests, issued 73 civil citations, and completed over 1,600 vessel inspections, demonstrating professionalism and commitment. Elected Officials paused their deliberations of governance to recognize, honor and commend the City of Miami City of Miami Page 3 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 ORDER OF THE DAY Police Marine Patrol Unit, which strengthens public trust, enhances the safety of both residents and visitors, and upholds Miami's reputation as a safe and thriving coastal city. Chair King: At this time, our city clerk -- I'm sorry. At this time, our city man -- our city attorney will read the statement. 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The procedures for individuals who will be providing testimony to be sworn in for Planning and Zoning items and any quasi-judicial items on today's City Commission agenda will be as follows: The members of City staff or any other individuals required to be sworn in who are currently present at City Hall will be sworn in by me, the City Clerk, immediately after I finish explaining these procedures. Those individuals who are appearing remotely may be sworn in now or at any time prior to the individual providing testimony for Planning and Zoning items and/or quasi-judicial items. Commissioners, are you comfortable with all the notice provisions set forth in these uniform rules and procedures we have established for this meeting? Chair King: Yes. Mr. Hannon: Thank you, 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'll be speaking on any of today's Planning and Zoning items, those are the PZ items, may I please have you stand and raise your right hand? The City Clerk administered oath required under City Code Section 62-1 to those persons giving testimony on zoning items. City of Miami Page 5 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Mr. Hannon: Thank you. Chair King: Thank you, Mr. City Clerk. Mr. City Manager, do you have any items that will be withdrawn or deferred from this agenda? 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. 7, to be deferred to the December 11 th meeting; PH.8, to be deferred to the December 11 th meeting; RE.27, to be withdrawn,. RE.28, to be withdrawn; FR.1, to be indefinitely deferred; DI.1, to be deferred to the December 11 th meeting; PZ.1, to be deferred to the January 8th, 2026 meeting; PZ.2, to be deferred to the January 8th, 2026 meeting; PZ.3, to be indefinitely deferred; PZ.4, to be withdrawn; and PZ.17, to be deferred to December 11 th. That concludes the items. Commissioner Gabela: Sorry, I missed one before the D1 [sic]. Which one's the one before the DI.1? Chair King: FR.7. Commissioner Gabela: FR. 7? Chair King: Um-hmm. Mr. Manager -- Mr. Noriega: No, FR.1. Chair King: No, he said before the DI.1. Commissioner Gabela: So, you said DI.1, and then before that, which is the one I missed? Chair King: FR.7. Commissioner Gabela: FR. 7. Mr. Noriega: No, not -- not FR. 7. It was RE.27 and 28, both to be withdrawn. RE -- Chair King: But didn't -- Mr. Noriega: -- RE.27. Chair King: What did you say about FR (First Reading) --? Oh, I'm sorry. Mr. Noriega: FR.1 was the one that was indefinitely deferred. Chair King: I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Commissioner Gabela: You said RE.27 and RE.28, correct? Mr. Noriega: To be withdrawn. Commissioner Gabela: Right. And then after -- can you keep going until you get to the D1 thing--DI.1? Mr. Noriega: You want me to just read through them? City of Miami Page 6 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Commissioner Gabela: No, no, no, no. Just after the RE.28. Mr. Noriega: Okay, after RE.27 and 28 -- Mr. Noriega: -- it's FR.1 to be indefinitely deferred, DI.1 to be deferred to December l l th. Commissioner Gabela: Got it. Okay, I'm good. That's all I need, yeah. Chair King: Okay, Mr. Manager, the rules for discussion items, if it's not heard on this, the agenda that it's printed, it will be withdrawn. We're not rolling them over. Mr. Noriega: That's fine. I can add it as a -- Chair King: You got to look at the memo. Mr. Noriega: I can add it as a discussion item to the next meeting, that's fine. I'll just add it as a discussion item -- Chair King: Yes. Mr. Noriega: -- for the next meeting. Chair King: Because it comes off this -- Mr. Noriega: Yeah. Chair King: Okay. Mr. Noriega: Yeah, so it will be withdrawn. Chair King: Okay. Gentlemen, do you have any items that you would like to defer or withdraw on this agenda? Commissioner Pardo. Commissioner Pardo: I just have a request to have PH.13 heard after the break. Chair King: Okay. Commissioner Pardo: Thank you. Commissioner Gabela: PH.13? Chair King: Commissioner Gabela, do you have any items that you would like to defer? Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, so on the -- you just made light of the discussion items. So, DI.2, you can defer that. DI.3, the same thing. And then D4 [sic] and D5 [sic], that's new. Chair King: Okay. And remember guys, we are limited to two discussion items per meeting. Then -- Commissioner Gabela: Those kept rolling over. Chair King: Right, but they're coming off now -- City of Miami Page 7 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Commissioner Gabela: Right. Chair King: -- because we're not rolling anything over. Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, no problem. Chair King: Commissioner Rosado, any items that you would like to defer? Commissioner Rosado: No. Chair King: Okay. Commissioner -- Mr. City Clerk? Mr. Hannon: Thank you, Chair. I just have a few administrative items to read into the record. For sponsor/cosponsor requests, Chair King will be sponsoring PH.1. Commissioner Pardo will be sponsoring PH -- Commissioner Pardo will be sponsoring PZ.15 and cosponsoring RE.19, FR.6, and PZ.18. Commissioner Rosado will be cosponsoring RE.11. And, Chair, may I at least make a brief reference to the pocket items that are going to be introduced today? Chair King: Please. I would actually like our City Attorney to read the titles of the pocket items for the record. Are you going to do that? Commissioner Gabela: Excuse me. Sorry. RE.11? Mr. Hannon: Commissioner Rosado will be cosponsoring RE.11. Commissioner Gabela: Okay, because that's my item. Commissioner Rosado: Yes. Commissioner Gabela: I just want -- Mr. Hannon: Yes. He's simply cosponsoring RE.11. Commissioner Gabela: Got it. Mr. Hannon: I need to just make a brief reference to the pocket items so we can identify them as PI.1, 2, and 3, and then the city attorney then can read the titles into the record. Mr. Wysong: Okay. Mr. Hannon: So, the mayor has a pocket resolution to appoint Andres Rivero to the mayor's vacant seat on the Virginia Key Advisory Board; that'll be PI.1. Commissioner Pardo has a pocket resolution to appoint Commissioner Rosado to the Florida League of Cities; that'll be Pocket Item 2. Commissioner King has a pocket resolution associated with a waiver for Robert Holland; that'll be Pocket Item 3. Chair King has a resolution authorizing interlocal agreement between the Midtown CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) and the City of Miami to allow for administrative support services to the Midtown CRA on a temporary basis; that'll be PI.4. And Chair King has a first reading ordinance, exempt Miami -Dade County owned property, unplatted land; that'll be PI.5. Thank you, Chair. Chair King: Thank you. Mr. City Attorney, would you please read the titles of those? Mr. Wysong: Yes, Madam Chair. I'll skip PI.1 because it's just an appointment. PI.2. City of Miami Page 8 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 The Resolution was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: PI.3. The Resolution was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: PI.4. The Resolution was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: And finally, PI.5. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: Thank you, Madam Chair. Chair King: Thank you. And at this time -- Mr. City Clerk. Mr. Hannon: May you request a motion for the order of the day? Chair King: Yes. At this time, I will request a motion. Commissioner Pardo: So moved. Chair King: A second? Commissioner Gabela: Second. Chair King: I have a motion and a second to set the agenda for the day. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Motion carries unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ALL ITEM(S) 18564 DISCUSSION ITEM Office of the City Clerk PUBLIC COMMENTS SUBMITTED ONLINE BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR THE NOVEMBER 20, 2025, CITY COMMISSION MEETING CRESULT: PRESENTED i Chair King: And at this time, I will open the floor for public comments. Those who would like to speak that is before us, please step forward. I'm going to go with ladies first. Unidentified Speaker: Ladies first. Chair King: Good morning. Maji Ramos: Good morning. Nice to see everybody again. My name is -- City of Miami Page 9 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Chair King: Remember, five at a time so we don 't block the doors. Just five at a time, standing. Good morning. Ms. Ramos: Good morning. My name is Maji Ramos. I'm a realtor and sustainability and resiliency advocate. I know what that sounds like. It sounds a little crazy, but I'm here because I'm very concerned with FR.4 and PZ.12. I'm protecting our property values. I'm trying to protect our economy and the future of our city. I don 't believe that this is the way to go. I am pro smart growth. I don't want to go on record as anti growth. I am pro growth, but it needs to be smart, sustainable growth, and this is not the way. I did watch the RFT [sic] presentation video, spoke with people in the Resiliency Committee, and I read the email sent by Commissioner Pardo's office. Thank you. This ordinance creates a new resilience trust fund with no independent auditor, no public dashboard, with no guarantee of the money won 't be diverted, just like what's happened in the past. We have a history that's not very good. Residents have asked for independent audits for years. Every attempt has been avoided. Second, this tool is being marked as Edgewater only, but the language created -- creates a precedent that can be applied to anything, it could be applied to T4, T5, T6, areas citywide. Once it's in Chapter 62, it becomes expandable, and this is dangerous. Third, doubling density does not increase resilience. It doesn't reduce flooding, lower insurance, or solve our affordability issues. This just simply isn't the way to go. Miami's housing crisis is driven by wages, speculation, insurance, and loss of older units. We need independent oversight, real infrastructure. We need resilience before density. This is the only way forward. Thank you. Applause. Chair King: No, no, um -um, um -um. It's like this. Don 't want to -- good morning. Rick Madan: Good morning, Commissioners. My name is Rick Madan. I'm the president of the Biscayne Neighborhoods Association and I reside at 2900 Northeast 7th Avenue. I'm here to speak in strong support of FR.4 and PZ.12. We recognize there's been understandable confusion and concern citywide. Let me be clear, this legislation does not double density in Miami. The ability to achieve this density is already established in the city's comprehensive plan adopted in 2017. What this legislation does is offer a new strategic pathway, a tool supported by PZAB (Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board) and the Climate Resilience Committee to access that existing density only in exchange for a direct local public benefit. For too long, Edgewater has been a donor town. Our residents and developers pay significant taxes and impact fees, yet those funds are dispersed across the entire city. We see very little return to fix our critical local infrastructure. We see 40- and 50-story buildings continue to go up in Edgewater, often without proper consideration for massive strain they place in our already struggling infrastructure. Simultaneously, noise waivers are given out like candy, destroying the quality of life for longtime residents. We are struggling with rampant flooding, cracked sidewalks, serious traffic issues, and lack of green space. We need funds to connect our bay walk. It's vital for resilience and quality of life. FR.4 and PZ.12 are a culmination of months of hard work with property owners. They create the Edgewater Resilient Trust Fund to ensure that money generated by development in Edgewater stays in Edgewater to fix these problems. We're asking for the ability to responsibly invest in our own neighborhood's resilience. I care deeply about all of Miami, and I understand the fear that this will spread indiscriminately. However, as proposed legislation, the city staff have confirmed -- Chair King: Thank you. Thank you. Mr. Madan: Thank you. City of Miami Page 10 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Madan: Please vote yes. Thank you. Albert Gomez: Chairwoman, before you start my clock, I just -- I have to say something because it's hurting my bottom line right now. Starting a meeting an hour after it's scheduled is a common practice in the City of Miami, and you're taxing the residents, okay? It's so responsible, and I don't want to get a name -- Chair King: Sir, should I stop recognizing people? Should we cut out the proclamations? Mr. Gomez: I'm just saying, you know, like -- Chair King: Should we cut out the proclamations? That's part of the meeting. Mr. Gomez: Well, I'm going to spend my two minutes that I have written up speaking about this. Chair King: Sir, sir, sir. Elvis Cruz: Do it at lunch. Mr. Gomez: And I'm not contentious about this. This is contentious, starting at this time. I'm just letting you know. Chair King: I'm not clear what you would like. Should I not recognize our police and all of the folks that we recognized today? Mr. Gomez: That started at 10 o 'clock. That started at 10 o 'clock, ma 'am. Chair King: Okay. Mr. Gomez: Chairwoman, I respect you and I respect your work. This is something that we need to address. Chair King: I appreciate -- I appreciate what you're saying, and we'll take it under advisement. Mr. Gomez: Please, thank you so much. I appreciate that. Chair King: Okay. Thank you for your advocacy. Mr. Gomez: I appreciate it. And I appreciate you. I came here today to address four items on the agenda; PZ.16, PH.13, FR.4, and PZ.12. With deep concern for the public trust and the long-term fiscal health of our city, first, RE.16, when we approve more spending, more obligation, more liabilities at a time when budgets are already strained, we must add who's watching the books, who's auditing decisions independently. Our city budgets are ballooning, our liabilities are mounting, especially through lawsuits and obligations that should have been anticipated and yet we continue to move forward through a fiscal roof that won 't cave in. Approving RE.16 without demanding independent auditors, full transparency is like writing a blank check. We need to address this. This leads us to PH.13. Here lies a massive land giveaway, a high -value property transferred without ensuring the city or its residents' benefit of full market value. By undervaluing the public asset, we fail the people of Miami. We fail the budget. We undermine our ability to remain fiscally resilient. If we're facing shortfalls, how can we justify handing over a public treasure City of Miami Page 11 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 at a steep discount? Let us instead demand a fair market value, let the city and its people see the proceeds, and let the assets service the public, not just private interests. And now FR.4 and PZ.12, ironically, we are approving further development, further density, further pressure on the city services, county services, on our roads, on our neighborhood livability, while at the same time claiming we build resilience, especially in neighborhoods like Edgewater, already vulnerable to flooding, sea level rise, and sunny day inundations. We talk about resilient trust funds, but we do not increase the impact fees. This is backwards. You don 't add more liability and problems zoned with greater risk and fewer safeguards. You don 't layer more development, more traffic, more infrastructure burdens without corresponding community -based oversight impact fees that reflect the true cost of comprehensive planning. What we have instead is patchwork, shotgun changes to codes like Miami 21 that were developed through community -driven processes. We are watching. Please start involving us in these life -changing decisions. Chair King: Thank you. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): And Chair, if I could have the speaker's name. Sir, if I could have the name for your record -- the name. Mr. Gomez: Albert Gomez, District 2. And by the way, Marine Patrol rocks. Chair King: It does, it does. Good morning. Mr. Cruz: Good morning, Elvis Cruz, 631 Northeast 57th Street, on items FR.4, PZ.6, 7, and 12. Resilience, affordable housing, workforce housing, transit -oriented development, transit station neighborhood development, and public benefits are all political camouflage to allow developers to build bigger and denser, with less parking, under the cover story that it's to help the public, but it's really to please developers and their insatiable profit motivations because, after all, they're the ones who give campaign contributions. The City's unspoken goal is infinite growth regardless of how it affects our quality of life, be it traffic congestion, harming neighborhood character and scale, sewage treatment, garbage disposal and parking capacity, hurricane evacuation time, potable water supply, acres of park land per thousand residents and so on. Miami is already zoned to allow eight times more housing units than were counted in the 2010 census, according to the City's own maximum density potential analysis. But the Planning Department now says its own study is unsophisticated, apparently because it goes against the City's unspoken goal of infinite growth. How much is enough? How much is too much? Even if the City's housing units were to be only doubled, the strain on our infrastructure and harm to our quality of life would be horrible. Please vote no on double density. Watson Island was given to Miami to be used in perpetuity as a public park, and now you want to sell it off for a price far below fair market value. Come to your senses. Do the right thing. Save Watson Island from greedy developers who want to build 48-story high- rise condos on land that was meant to be a beautiful waterfront park for the public to enjoy. The political legacy you save might just be your own. Don 't you want the voters to like you? Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Cruz: Thank you. Chair King: Good morning. Andy Parrish: Good morning, Commissioners. You know, after all this time, I should know better than to follow Elvis Cruz. I'm speaking on PZ.12 in general. When I first joined eight years ago -- I served eight years on the Planning and Zoning Board. And City of Miami Page 12 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 I remember one of my first meetings, a charter school came before us and somebody on my board immediately said, move to approve. And I looked at him and said, what are you --? And they all laughed and said, it's for the children. And then, of course, we debated the parking and all the other issues that come with any location of any -- anything like that. Well, to follow up with what Elvis just said, there are now magic words, the main one being affordable housing, which is abused over and over, should be stricken from the English language, doesn 't mean anything. Same with maybe this resiliency. We are a city of neighborhoods, and you guys all represent neighborhoods. So, every -- our zoning code, Miami 21, actually has provisions for growth, controlled growth throughout. What I'd really like to say to you is you represent the premier city in the state of Florida. To say, oh, the county has its own plans for our neighborhoods. The state has Live Local. We can 't do anything. That is BS. I'm sorry. You represent the greatest city in the state of Florida, even in the little tiny city of South Miami challenged the state not so long ago. And they didn 't win, but they slowed everything down and got the state to consider what they were saying. You could do the same on every growth issue. You could say, slow down. We don 't have to kowtow to the county. We don 't have to kowtow to the state. We can at least slow them down by legal challenges, which I'm sure George over there is saying, oh, my God, don 't dump that on me. But you do have the power to say we are the premier city in the state, and we are not going to be bulldozed by either the county or the state without challenging you. Thank you very much. That's my message to you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Elissa Margulies: Good morning. My name is Elissa Margulies. I live at 3333 Rice Street in Center Grove. And there's a saying I'm sure all of you have heard. Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. When I hear that proposals for double density only applies to Edgewater and not the Grove, you can imagine my skepticism. I live in Center Grove, which is within the NCD (Neighborhood Conservation District). However, I find myself surrounded by exemptions and waivers at every turn for reasons that are less than genuine. The Well, the Lincoln, and even an office building on Oak Street are all examples of buildings that are out of scale with the rest of the conservation district. These are luxury properties. They don 't serve any noble purpose. So, now we live with the consequences, higher density and even more traffic with no measurable benefit to our community. Grove residents did not ask for this. It was foisted upon us. In the City of Miami, the goalposts are always moving, and yet they only move in one direction, in favor of developers. Why not ever in favor of the people who live here? If this ordinance only affects Edgewater, then why not exclude the Grove? The Planning Department's response on the D2 (District 2) Zoom, which Commissioner Pardo hosted on Tuesday was clear that while the current proposal is for Edgewater, the city needs to leave the door open for other areas in the future. I am imploring you please to add guardrails against overdevelopment and not aid and abet it. Quality of life should be your number one priority, not bowing to developers. Manila, Mumbai, Miami, your legacy is at stake. These buildings won 't always be shiny and new, and you don 't want to be responsible or remembered for cramming too many people into too little space, something that can never be undone. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Stanley Young: Good morning, Chairwoman. Good morning, Commissioners and staff. My name is Chaplain Stanley Young, 500 Northwest 2nd Avenue. I speak on PH.1 and PH.4. PH.1, we desperately need real -- I'm not asking for myself I'm doing good. I'm asking for those who didn 't make it here, who I see and meet each and every day, who just got priced out of their home or apartment that they're living in, who 's on disability. Some of our most growing population that are on the streets are men and women who got priced out of their apartment, who are our elderly, who City of Miami Page 13 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 are disabled. Some of our most crucial people are now showing up in shelters who are needing a safe place to lay their head. A home, a bed, is not a luxury item. It is a needed item that we all need to have. And Miami, it seems to be the mecca when it comes to homelessness. We here in this sacred halls have an opportunity to make a bigger difference in the housing and the homelessness that is going on here in Miami - Dade County. It is something that most of your shelters are located here. Most of your homelessness are just located here in the City of Miami. So, that gives you a great responsibility to just to answer the call that has been given to you. I think you can't do it all by yourself and we do not expect for you to do it all by yourself. Thank you. God bless. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Brenda Betancourt. Good morning, Brenda Betancourt, 1436 Southwest 6th Street. Just have questions on PH.8. Why are we are doing 99 years, giving the land of the resident of the City of Miami to developers for 99 years to do affordable housing, supposedly? Remember, workforce, which is 120 percent AMI (Area Median Income) on rental is not workforce. It's not affordable housing. It's not Section 8. It's not low- income rentals. It's regular rental at 40 percent and the other 60 percent the developer is going to do regular rental under the city land. So, PH.8, I really would like to understand if affordable housing is going to be 100 percent Section 8 for seniors or people with disability, or it's going to be just for the developer to get 40 percent workforce and 60 percent regular rental like they're doing in Robert King High in the land that it was supposedly just for seniors to receive housing. Supporting RE.7. Ralph, thank you so much, Commissioner Rosado, because Flagler and 49th Street are going to be revamped. You are showing that if you're a commissioner, you want to do the job, you will work with the state and the county to fix your road. So, thank you very much. RE.8, the Horacio Aguirre appointment for the Bayfront Park Trust, I think is very important because that will give a little different view of the Trust that has been having so many questions. So, it needs (UNINTELLIGIBLE) honorable men. RE.9, Antonio Diaz, which is an independent inspector general, the Commissioner Manolo Reyes, he's worked so hard. Why is it so hard for commissioners to understand that we need the audit for independent inspector? It is what we've been asking. So, we hope that you guys make a decision hopefully soon. And RE.16, go back again to what the prior speaker. Why are we changing now money from one side to another without audit? Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. And I want to remind everyone, please don 't call any of us out by name, even for the good and the bad, you know, irrespective. Keep it neutral. Thank you. Good morning. Hank Sanchez -Resnik: Morning. Hank Sanchez -Resnik, 3259 Gifford Lane. I'm the founder of Bike Coconut Grove. I'm on the board of Friends of the Commodore Trail, and I'm a member of the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee of the County. I'm here about the Bicycle Master Plan. I want to support it, RE.6. And a little background. In 2008 -- I've been a bicycle advocate most of my life, adult life -- I set up a meeting with Mayor Diaz. There was no bicycle plan for the City of Miami in 2008, which is disgraceful. Mayor Diaz was very responsive, and he had all the senior staff in the meeting, and we created the first bicycle plan for the City of Miami, which was passed, adopted by the commission in 2009. 16 years later, we have a revision. That is way too long to be waiting for a revision, and it doesn 't reflect well on the City's commitment to supporting bicycling and bicyclists. Three years ago, the new revised plan, which is before you today, came before the BPAC (Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee). It has some really great things in it. It's very comprehensive. It's huge. And my comment then was, this thing has everything, including the kitchen sink. And if I'm a commissioner, how am I going to have any idea of what the policies should be? Where would we go with this? How would we implement it? So yesterday I City of Miami Page 14 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 sent out an alert asking bicyclists and members of the community to request that you defer the item. During the day I talked with the executive director of Transit Alliance, a wonderful respected group in this town who's standing behind me, and they are really advocating for the plan and I support the plan too with an amendment that I think you'll be hearing about. So, please -- Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Sanchez -Resnik: -- adopt the plan and adopt the amendment. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Brooke White: Good morning. Thank you for your time. My name is Brooke White, 3196 Gifford Lane. I'm speaking on behalf of the Coconut Grove Elementary Parent Teacher Association on PZ.19. Dear Commissioner, thank you for your continued support of the Coconut Grove Elementary. The school's parent teacher association represents 500 more students, families, and 70 plus teachers and staff. On behalf of the Coconut Grove Elementary PTA (Parent Teacher Association), we look forward to a productive working relationship with Allen Morris Company regarding Kirk Munroe Park improvements, item PZ.19. Kirk Munroe Park is an anchor of the Coconut Grove Elementary Community with families actively using it before and after school for many after -school activities including tennis, celebrations, and many more. The PTA is excited about potential improvements to Kirk Munroe Park and the collaboration between the City of Miami and Allen Morris Company effectuating park improvements in a way that beautifies while maintaining current functions. The PTA is focused on the following elements: Maintaining existing tennis courts and rebuilding hitting walls, creating a playground that is more inviting and accessible for school children, maintaining existing secure access on Matilda Street, ensuring minimal disruption during construction process, specifically park closure only once the park improvements are approved and ready to start construction, improvements completed within one school year. Confirming park improvements can be accomplished regardless of timeline for Fuller Street. We appreciate the ability to participate in the process. Thank you for your wonderful leadership. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Catherine Dos Santos: Good morning, everybody. Good morning, Commissioners. Good morning, Chairwoman. My name is Cathy Dos Santos. I am the executive director at Transit Alliance Miami. Address is 2150 Coral Way, Suite 7B, Miami, Florida, 33145. And I am a transit advocate. I am also a cyclist and a bike advocate. We are here today, quite a few of us of different ages, different parts of Miami. We all bike, if not live and work in the City of Miami. And we want to say thank you for putting forward the plan to hopefully be adopted. That's what we're here to advocate for today, for the adoption of the plan. And I do want to echo Hank's and sort of finish his comment that this plan is not perfect, but it has been too long without an update to what the City of Miami is going to do for cyclists in Miami. Miami is one of the most unsafe places in the country to be a cyclist. It is also a solution for addressing the high cost of transportation and the traffic that has been plaguing us all. And that's what we're here to push for adoption. And most importantly, the smart implementation of the really good projects in this plan. So, to that point, I do want to speak more to the amendment that we are advocating for, along with the adoption of the plan today. And we're asking that within the next six months, the City comes back with a few recommendations, hopefully in a short format of under 12 pages. First, that outlines policy guidelines developed in consultation with the cycling community that will help the City staff to implement this plan efficiently and expeditiously. Ten high priority projects that can be realistically completed within the next five years and a City of Miami Page 15 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 commitment to update the plan and assess its progress within the next five years after the date that it's adopted. So, hopefully, after today. Thank you so much. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Karla Cohen: Good morning. I'm Karla Cohen, located at 736 Northwest 59th Street and I'm here to speak about PZ.8. My address is included in a rezoning application that myself and another homeowner are also included in but we did not apply for. So, it's just created some concerns for us as homeowners of how it could affect us and why our zoning is being changed. We don't really understand what's going on and what the long-term implications are. We have asked questions, but we haven 't really gotten any concrete explanation for what someone else's plans are for our own properties. So, please consider that as you vote on this today. It is the second reading of it, and I've had many notices put on my property in reference to this, and I will show up for each one. So, just please, thank you. Chair King: Ace, Ace, would you please step aside and speak to her about PZ.8? Ms. Cohen: Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Thank you for your advocacy. Good morning. Madeline Kaufman: Good morning. My name's Maddie Kaufman, and I live at 2508 Southwest 19th Terrace. I'm the program director of Debris Free Oceans and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Zero Waste Miami, which is a coalition of more than 100 businesses, governments, and nonprofits working to catalyze zero -waste projects. And I was here because we just found out that free water refills are not being allowed at the Coconut Grove Arts Festival because of a contract with Coca-Cola. And so that's really reducing our capacity to reduce single -use plastics and is a public health issue because of water access, which is an inherent right. And there actually is someone who's ready to provide the water refill and they do want to pay for them to do so, but the contract's prohibiting it. So, I don't know if there's anything that can be done at this point or if in the future there can be a policy to prevent contract language like that in the future. But I'm happy to work on this with any of you. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Clifford Losh: Good morning. My name is Cliff Losh. I'm a resident at 2811 South Bayshore Drive. And I'd like to echo the opposition to FR.4 and PZ.12. That kind of -- the density that has occurred recently on some buildings that are being put up right now is problematic to the culture and living conditions in Coconut Grove. The idea that you could willy-nilly double the density anywhere a developer pleases is hard to imagine. I can 't imagine why anybody could ever support that. Clearly, I think you 'd have a tough time finding any residents in Coconut Grove that would support it, except maybe a couple in the big heads of the companies of the big developers. So why anybody would propose this to be applicable across the city is inexplicable. Somebody had mentioned that perhaps we just don 't understand the measure. Well, pretty hard to understand, but if so, help us understand why it's such a good idea. I mean, clearly, lack of housing is an issue and high -density development around transportation nodes might well make sense, but not in the middle of a place like Coconut Grove. That, I think, is about all I need to say. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Nicholas Duran: Good morning, Nicholas Duran, Policy and Advocacy Manager for Transit Alliance Miami, 2150 Coral Way, Suite 7B. I'm here to speak on Item RE.6 City of Miami Page 16 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 and to ask this Commission, what is a life worth to the City of Miami? This year alone, over 25 cyclists or pedestrians have been killed by drivers on our roads. Another 44 have faced life -altering injuries. In fact, on my way here this morning, I witnessed a cyclist who was nearly struck by a driver, despite the cyclist following the rules of the road. That Miami consistently ranks among the most dangerous cities in America to be a cyclist isn 't simply a statistic. These are families who 've been robbed of the chance to sit at the table with their loved ones this Thanksgiving. Spouses who 've been left widowed. Children who 've lost parents. Or parents who 've had to bury their child. So, again, I ask you, what is a life worth to the City of Miami? These deaths are entirely preventable. That's why I'm urging you not just to approve the updates to the bike master plan, but to work with us in the cycling community to retroactively amend and implement this plan and guarantee adequate protections for all road users. We need this plan without question, but it also does not go far enough. Together we can do better. Thank you to the resolution sponsors for their leadership. And I plead with this board to vote with your conscience on this issue. Don't settle. Meet us a step further. We have technical feedback that we can provide to improve the plan, and we want to work with you to save lives. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Juan Crespi: Good morning. My name is Juan Crespi. I'm an architect, offices at 227 Northeast 26th Terrace in Edgewater. And I'm speaking in support of the FR.4, PZ.12, which offers opportunities and options for the Edgewater community. I've been in Edgewater since the 1960s, first as a resident, then as an owner. And in 1980, I brought my business, Architects International, to Edgewater, where I'm presently located. I participated in the Miami 21 through representing the Concerned Citizens of Edgewater. And we're very proud of what Miami 21 has done, and improvements are always required. Miami 21 facilitated development, and that development has occurred in the bayfront properties extremely well. It has also in the Biscayne Boulevard frontage. But I really identify myself and my properties with more like infill properties. We're not in the bay. We're not in Biscayne. We're caught in between 2nd Avenue and Biscayne or in between the area of Biscayne and the bay. These properties need help. We're caught between the high taxes and the numbers are not working for developers. In my own experience, the parking ratio is the issue. The FR.4 and PZ.12 offer an opportunity by alleviating the parking ratio, provided you purchase into the Edgewater RTF (Resilience Trust Fund). So, it's not a free -- there's a confusion with density. Density is there; there is no density increase. And the ability to provide less parking is what we need. These are going to be -- the infill properties are like mid -level or mid -size, mid -rise. Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Crespi: And parking is the killing element. And I thank you and I hope you vote for FR. 4 and PZ.12. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Claudia Anderson: Good morning. My name is Claudia Anderson. I reside at 2600 Southwest 27th Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33133. I'm sure you can guess what I'm here to talk about. This is my ,first time speaking at a city commission, so thank you so much for your time. I'm here because, as my peers ahead of me have said, investing in a dedicated bike master plan is not only necessary in terms of saving time, saving money, but also lives. I was really happy to hear that some of the commissioners here are avid cyclists, which is great. That only, I think, adds more to the necessity to implement this type of master plan. It's about creating and fostering a community and a city of respect because when drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists can operate harmoniously on the road, I think that showcases that a city cares for its residents and City of Miami Page 17 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 its visitors. My life shouldn't be in jeopardy because I don't own a car, so I want to add that as a global city, Miami needs a comprehensive bike plan because this really demonstrates to residents but also to visitors that we are a forward -thinking community that offers a safe and dynamic transportation options, right, where we can have different abilities to move around in a way that's safe and also contributes to our health. I'd also ask that you implement the amendments that were put forth by Transit Alliance Miami, and I really appreciate your time and thank you so much for considering approving the bike master plan. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Emily Copeland: Good morning. My name is Emily Copeland. I reside at 1744 Lenox, Miami Beach. However, today I'm here on behalf of the Miami Yacht Club as its current Commodore. I've been a member for almost eight years, and they've managed to have me on the board for all of those eight years, so it's been a long time coming. First and foremost, I just wanted to thank the commissioners for your support just to get us here today as PH.14. Obviously, we are in support of our future on Watson Island. Passage of PH.14 would mean a historic moment for the Miami Yacht Club. We've been on Watson Island for almost over 80 years, and we will be celebrating 100 years as an organization in 2027. We are eager -- with a new lease, we are eager to partner with the City of Miami, as we have in the past, to provide office space and dockage for the City of Miami Marine Patrol, as well as office space and dockage for the Watson Island mooring field management team. That's an important point for us as we are very strong advocates for water safety for our sailors and for recreational boaters on Biscayne Bay. A new lease would also afford us the opportunity to continue our long tradition of providing community access to the water, which is rare in Miami as we all know. We will continue to promote sailing, environmental education, and public benefits that increase access for the City of Miami residents. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Berenice Yanez: Good morning. My name is Berenice Yanez. I live at 500 Northeast 29th Street in Edgewater. I'm here in support of RE. 6. I biked here, or rather I biked to the train and then from the train back here again. And let me tell you, from Edgewater up 29th Street to get into Government Center, not a nice bike ride. There's segments that have bike lanes, and those are great. You're like, I can be here. The parts where there are not bike lanes, I chant to myself I pay taxes, too. The streets are mine, too. I pay taxes, too. I can be here, too. And really, I'm riding thinking to myself, if a car hits me, I'm not in the wrong. But if a car hits me, only I am hurt. So really, we do need to support this bike plan, this bike network, because people are on the streets and we are risking our lives. We're not going to stop riding. But if the streets were better, if they were more accessible to riders, and not just bikes, right? We have scooters, we have skateboards, we have that, and also electric versions. We have people in wheelchairs, we have everything, like the sidewalks are not accessible, it's not working for bikers either. But if it were, then there would be less cars on the street, would help with a lot of the traffic issues, and it would really just make everything safer for those of us that are already on the streets. I don 't own a car. I don 't have an option to say today I don 't feel like biking, I don 't feel like fighting people on the road. It's either I walk or I Uber, which is expensive. And we've all here been talking about how unaffordable it is to be in the city. I used to live in South Beach, and that was very nice. I'm not going to compare the density of South Beach to Miami and the different roads, but they do have bike lanes that will take you everywhere. Living out at Edgewater, I'm so close to everything I need, but I can't bike there easily. Again, I'm on Biscayne. You can 't bike down Biscayne. Then you 're on the sidewalks with pedestrians. So, I really urge the commissioners, really, we do need this network, this bike master plan with some of the amendments and additions, City of Miami Page 18 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 right? It's not perfect. And I invite all of you to come out biking with us. Commissioner King, (UNINTELLIGIBLE) said do not call out people but you said you haven 't ridden in a while. I understand and like some of us know where it's a good place to start again. So, I really would like to be out on the streets with you guys so we can really move this bike plan forward. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Irela Bague: Good morning, Madam Chair. Irela Bague, 15 Madeira Avenue, Number 6, Coral Gables, Florida, 33134. Morning, Commissioners. As the former Chief Bay Officer for Miami -Dade County, I'm here in support of the renewal of the lease for the Miami Yacht Club. The Miami Yacht Club is a historic gem on Biscayne Bay. And it's a place where the community has connected for generations on the waterfront. The club has a long positive record of service, blending recreation, environmental stewardship, and partnerships with local organizations such as the Sea Keepers, Seaworthy Collective, Miami Water Keepers, Blue Scholars, Volunteer Cleanup, and many, many others. They dem -- this demonstrates their deep commitment to protecting Biscayne Bay and supporting the Miami's residents and visitors alike. So, to secure a future for our community on the waterfront that's accessible to all is crucial and important, and let's keep this historic gem there on Biscayne Bay. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Zoheb Anjum: Hi, good morning. My name is Zoheb. I biked here from 2745 Southwest 26th Street. I have been a Miami kid since 2003. I moved here. The first elementary school I went to in Miami was Tucker Elementary. I really love this city, I love South Florida, and every time I hear that Florida is the most dangerous state to be a cyclist in, it frustrates me because I think of so many times where I'm biking through Miami in springtime, I can smell the mango flowers, I can see the sunlight, it's a beautiful time. And then I nearly get run off the road. On my way here, you know, I had to go through a bike lane that is on the right side of the right turning lane. And then eventually it's on the left side of the right turning lane. I don 't know what is expected of me. I don't think drivers know what is expected of me. I stick to the sidewalk, and I do my best to avoid the (FOREIGN LANGUAGE). I am here in a strong support of RE.6. I really want you guys to adopt a bike master plan with as many amendments as necessary to make it as ambitious for the city as possible. This should be the best place to bike in the United States. The weather is gorgeous. The trees are everywhere. It should be amazing to cycle here, and it just isn't because we have not built the infrastructure for it. Right now, cyclists are competing on the sidewalk with pedestrians who are rightly frustrated. Sometimes cyclists are on the road competing with drivers who are sometimes complaining about traffic. As a younger person, I'm also here in support of housing, and I know a lot of the frustration some people might have with that is with the traffic that comes with it. One way to get a lot of traffic off of our roads is to make it much, much easier for people to cycle instead. I strongly encourage you to support this plan and make whatever amendments are necessary to have an ambitious city. Thank you so much. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Henrietta Schwarz: Good morning. My name is Henrietta Schwarz. I live at 2627 South Bayshore Drive. No matter how many residents come to speak against egregious ideas, this commission votes in favor of developers. I'm wondering if this commission body is a training ground for developer lobbyists. Surprise us. Listen to us. Vote against double density and vote against the Watson Island giveaway. Thank you. City of Miami Page 19 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Mike Friedman: My name is Mike Friedman. I'm the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Alchemy Media. I'm here to speak on behalf of FR.6. I wanted to thank Commissioners Rosado and Pardo for cosponsoring this proposed ordinance. And I'd like to thank my colleagues for the amount of time and energy that they put into bringing this proposed ordinance to the commission at this stage. I'm not here to speak against this proposed ordinance. It's a terrific idea and it will absolutely help clean up graffiti in the city, as it has in other cities around the country. But I am here to advocate for a more balanced pilot program. A pilot's just that, it's a test to ensure that the City gets the results that it's looking for and the best results possible so that the City can evaluate the results of that pilot over time. I'm here to advocate for a more balanced pilot program than the proposed sole source program that's being pushed at this stage of the game. Two incredibly experienced entities that share common roots in street media and managing these types of programs for years in other major markets would give the City the best of all worlds and ultimately gives the City the ability to judge over time the program to see where it's been successful and where it needs to be tweaked and to be built upon. I guess in hindsight, if you look back, there's plenty of water in this tank, so to speak. There are more construction sites in the urban core of Miami that need cleaning up than any one entity could probably do sufficiently anyway. So, I'm here to advocate for a more balanced, a more competitive pilot program. So, I thank you for your consideration. I thank you for your consideration, Commissioner. And I thank the board for their consideration as well. Thank you very much. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Amy Morales: Good morning. My name is Amy Morales and I live at 829 Southwest 9th Avenue, and I'm here to speak on RE.6 and urge you to fully fund the bike master plan. If you want to move towards a less car dependent city, we must invest in biking infrastructure and planning that allows for communities to safely get to where they need to go and that requires voting yes today, but continuing to amend the current plan to strengthen bicycling and pedestrian mobility. Florida ranks amongst the deadliest place for walking and biking. The City of Miami today can set a precedent of care and investment. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Ted Castellanos: Good morning, Commissioners. My name is Ted Castellanos. I biked here from 4226 Southwest 62nd Avenue, and I am obviously here for an advocacy for the Bike Master Plan. As -- I think it'd be redundant to say -- to reiterate what has already been said in reference to building healthier communities, lessening traffic, getting us out of our cars. And not only do we hope to get people out of their cars, but some of us, this is our main source of transportation. This is how we get around the City of Miami, biking and the train. This is how we move from job to job. This is how the workers move from their homes to their workplaces. I just also would like to remind you that, yes, we are the most dangerous state for bikers. We are the most dangerous state for bikers. And we plead that you pass this because I won't lie to you when I say that every day when I leave my house on my bike, I say, may I come home safely. I remind myself may I come home safely. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Alejandro Uribe: Good morning, Madam Chair, Commissioners. Alex Uribe with offices at 2800 Ponce de Leon Boulevard. I'm here to speak on FR.6. FR.6 is an absolutely excellent pilot program. This is a very exciting potential way to address visual pollution in our urban core, the pilot program is well thought out. And the only City of Miami Page 20 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 thing we want to add is that the pilot program can absolutely benefit from competition. In terms of providers, beyond just the sole source, it's going to be good for the City, for the City's revenue. It's going to be good for the landowners. We're going to have options when it comes to who's going to provide that service. And I wanted to note that I was here last night for the PZAB review of the item. And the PZAB also agreed that competition is a vital aspect of the program to improve the pilot program as it's currently written. So, I would urge you to please look at that, open it up beyond a single source competition. It's only ever made things better all around. Thank you very much. Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Uribe: And thank you for -- also in support of RE.20. There are a lot of businesses in Wynwood that are dependent on passage of that. So, thank you very much, Madam Chair, for sponsoring that. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Jason Asturias: Good morning, good morning. My name is Jason Asturias. I reside in Edgewater, 425 Northeast 14 -- 22nd Street, sorry. I live, breathe Edgewater. I work around there. I go to the gym there. My life is Edgewater. I am here to support PZ.12. I think I've read it, and I think there are good things that can happen to a growing city, especially that area. I love Edgewater. So, yeah, I'm here to support PZ.12, and thank you for your time. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Pauline Shepherd: Good morning. I'm Pauline Shepherd. I'm speaking for the residents and the neighbors on 1445 Northwest 38th Street. We are concerned about this 12-story building going up on the corner of 38th Street and 15th Avenue with the traffic and people have been thrown out of their home and have nowhere to live. Question number one, why is it we keep building these buildings and people have nowhere to live? We are being hassled with phone call to buy your property. And I think that's a scandal and a shame. We already paying taxes, high taxes. People have the widows and the older people paying high taxes, high insurance. How could we keep up with the property? It's no way to live. Say low rental, what is low rental? When people are paying $1,200 and $1,500 a month for rent, that's not low rental. And we are concerned about the traffic on 38th Street and 39th Street. They come through speeding like they're on I-95. We don't need that. And instead of building high rise, and people have nowhere to live, we can't afford a house because there's no houses to buy. There's no apartment to buy. Everything is high rise. And the rent is sky high. We have no place to live today. And I'm only speaking for the residents on 38th Street and 39th Street and 40th Street. We are being forced out of the property. Homeowners -- developer want to buy your property. We can 't afford to sell your property because you have nowhere to live after you sell your property. Chair King: Thank you. Ms. Shepherd: That is a concern. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Gregory Frankel: Good morning. My name is Gregory Frankel. I reside on Imathla Street in Coconut Grove. I'm here to speak about item PH.13. In 2024, the voters of the City of Miami approved the charter amendment to sell a 3.2-acre waterfront parcel on Watson Island to current lessees for fair market value. Today, you are set to vote to sell the parcel for $29 million. Common sense will tell you this is not fair City of Miami Page 21 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 market value. Residential waterfront lots in Miami -Dade County sell for more than $29 million. In 2023, developers put a group together to purchase the 15-acre Herald site across the water for $1.225 billion. And some of the developers just paid $200 million plus on a site similar size but permitted for fewer doors, 56 compared with 105 plus hotel rooms at Watson Harbor. But we don 't need to use common sense alone. An appraisal commissioned by the City dated just three days ago appraised the value of the property between $257 and $342 million. The City defends the $29 million price tag by saying the value of the property is the value of the lease. They say they don't have the right to sell the property in what is called fee simple. This is magical realism. The truth is that this is not a sale of property subject to the lease. This is a sale of property to the lessee with a cancellation of the lease. Nothing stops them from turning around the next day and selling the property for $250 to $350 million, the true fair market value. And what did the taxpayers of Miami see in return? $25 million after $4 million going to the state and $9 million for affordable housing. The developers weren 't originally even looking to buy the parcel. They just wanted a simple lease transfer and an extension. This purchase came about when the City asked for $9 million for affordable housing. Well, you got the $9 million, but you are leaving tens, if not hundreds of millions of dollars on the table if you vote yes today. It's incumbent on the city commission today that it hit pause on this deal and renegotiate. Don 't take part in the biggest sellout in the City of Miami history. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Barbara Simmons: Good morning. My name is Barbara Simmons, and I reside at 1454 Northwest 39th Street. And Miss Shepherd, who was just up here, she's my neighbor. She's been living in the area for over 50 years, and I've been there 44 years. What we're here, you know, I understand that people do new places to live. In this big apartment building, you was talking about building right on 38th and 15th, 12 stories, you're taking away our privacy. People could be able to look down in the yard, knowing when you 're going and coming, you know. It's not fair to us. The area is already congested. Cars, like she said, they speed up and down the streets. I done went to my commissioner office three times complaining about the overgrown trees along the 112 where it overgrown the light. Nothing has been done. Why are we keep voting these people in and they're not doing anything for us and I'm getting tired of it, you know. I'm just -- I'm just an average homeowner who's trying to make it, you know, and I just want you all to think about us when it's time to come voting on these issues because we are homeowners who've been living there and we're not intending to move. And we -- you know, we voted for you all because you told -- you promised us that you would do this and you would do that. And as the years pass, nothing happens. You know, we don 't see you again in the neighborhood, you know, and I'm just saying, please think about the homeowners. We can 't afford to move. We can 't -- you know, the taxes are high, but we're willing to stay there and pay it. And I done raised my two children, me and my husband, but I lost my husband four years ago, and I'm a widow, and I'm still trying to make it. So, you all think about us when you talk about building these apartment buildings in a residential neighborhood, 12-story high. People going down -- I live on the one way of 39th and 14th. People come in the opposite way. It's going to be a bad accident there one day. And people -- Chair King: Thankyou. Ms. Simmons: -- you know, it's just sad. Chair King: Thankyou. Ms. Simmons: Think about it. City of Miami Page 22 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Cecilia Tavera: Good morning. My name is Cecilia Tavera, 2 Grove Isle Drive, Coconut Grove. I'm here to speak against PH.13. I've been a realtor since 1992, and in my experience and opinion, selling that part of Watson Island for $29 million when you have appraisals for over $240 million and another one for over $340 million makes no sense. I can't believe I'm going to say this, but even ChatGPT knows better than when asked about the value of the land. It said the land should sell between $150 million and $300 million with a recommended asking price to test the market of $240 to $260 million if the seller, quote, parentheses, City, can accept a safe -- sale, sorry, with some public use park and community benefit requirements. And this is ChatGPT, by the way, which I can 't believe it. You have comparable residential lots that are selling for over $40 million to tear down the houses. There's a property that is listed for $99 million with an acre and a half. You have three and a half acres in Watson Island that you're selling for $29 million. So, I just do not understand. In my fantasy island dream, I would like to have a construction moratorium until our infrastructure can catch up. This is not dealing in the best interest of the city or your constituents or our environment. Commissioners, please do the right thing and pause before voting on this. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Laurie Bowen: Good morning and thank you. My name is Laurie Bowen. I live at 50 Biscayne Boulevard. As I'm sure you're aware, 50 Biscayne is an integral part of the Bayfront Park community. I'm here to express concerns about FR.5, the transfer of funds from the Bayfront Trust. The new organization and governance to replace the Bayfront Trust has not been agreed or voted upon. The community has had no engagement on how the dissolution of the Trust will be managed, and specifically, how the funds generated by Bayfront will be managed. It's important for our commissioners to understand that we're aware that Bayfront generates more profit than any other park in the City of Miami. These profits are generated by many things, but a big part is through the events that run in Bayfront, events like Ultra and other concerts generate excessive noise, traffic, garbage, and disrupt the community enjoying their property, enjoying Bayfront Park, and the neighborhood. Taxpayers and residents put up with this disruption because they know it's good for investment in the park, and it supports downtown area businesses. If the taxpayers of Bayfront Park area are going to suffer with these concerts and have the profits go to other districts, this is a failure in government policy. My request is for now, leave the funds in the Trust, engage the community in the future of Bayfront, and let's get this right together. Thank you very much. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Louis McMillian: Good morning, Louis McMillan. I have worked in the Edgewater area for over 20 years at 235 Northeast 25th Street, and I'm here in full support of FR. 4 and PZ.12. This is, in my opinion, a terrific example of productive and proactive policy because we're utilizing incentive to fund the local infrastructure that's needed, you know, infrastructure that you've been hearing for seawall and for drainage and for sidewalks and bike lanes. So, the money raised in the area stays in the area, which is, I think, a very important thing some people are confusing. So, I acknowledge the Planning Director Snow and Assistant Director Sevanne and the Commissioner for the diligence and proactive thought that's displayed in crafting this policy. And so, yeah, I urge you to vote yes. You know, local incentive for local infrastructure development. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. City of Miami Page 23 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Marcos Loureiro: Good morning. My name is Marcos Loureiro, 600 27th Street, Edgewater. Good morning, City officials, Commissioners, Madam Chairman. Congratulations on your re-election on November the 4th. I wish you a productive four years and successful. I came here for three topics. Number one, RE.9. This is the third time I stand here supporting the independent general -- inspector general. In fact, Commissioner Pardo sponsored a work [sic] with Noriega's team, and I got to know Mr. Diaz. He was a very decent man, so I strongly support. I mean, we postponed twice. Hopefully, today will be a day. The next one I want to mention is PZ.12 and FR.4. I've been living in Edgewater for 10 years, 35 in South Florida, but 10 years in Edgewater. And I would like to share a couple of observations that I sense. Number one, since I moved in 2015, many constructions came about. Paraiso, Biscayne Beach, Aria, Missoni, Elysee. Those developers provided funding, and the funding went to somewhere. We have issues in Edgewater. We have flooding. We have public safety. We have traffic. So, we need to retain the funding where we live. Number two is -- the second observation is regarding Miami 21. I know this was written a long time ago. However, it's a little bit loose in some areas. I don't want to go into details, but I participated in a session here where a developer put a tiny little park and was able to boost his (UNINTELLIGIBLE). Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Loureiro: So, just to conclude, reading the material, I support those two items. Thank you. James Torres: That's okay. I don't need an intro. I'm with you. Good morning, Chairwoman. James Torres, president of Downtown Neighbors Alliance, representing thousands of downtown residents, the very people who fund the DDA (Downtown Development Authority) through its special tax. I will be speaking on DI.4, the DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) item. I'm here to say what many already know. The DDA's culture of waste, bloated staff and misrepresentation of our tax dollars still continues. Months of this board has promised accountability, promised change in terms of its direction. That has yet to come to fruition. Let's be honest, we're still living with the simple fact of a $700, 000 luxury high-rise building in which the DDA looks down on its peasants. We have a staff that makes over $100,000, and many of that are not even here to serve. We also have a budget that's built for insiders, consultants, and PRs (Public Relations), not the residents. Just a few weeks ago, the DDA did exactly what it always does. It recently cut a check for $10,000 to the Boys -- the Millionaire's Boys Club for a boat race at Biscayne Bay. This particular race is owned and operated by Tom Brady, Will Smith, and Marc Anthony, just to show that these billionaires still came to the DDA and received a check for $10,000, which is all taxpayer money. None of these people needed the $10,000. Downtowners asked for relief and we still continue to ask for that relief Chairwoman. The $10,000 could have covered other items that the downtown corridor desperately needs; graffiti removal, trees, planting, cleaning up of streets, and other items that make the community more visible. We're pleading with this board once again to start looking at what is already here before on a DI.4 item, and we welcome DOGE to come here before anything else. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. John Porter: Hi, good morning. John Porter, 14100 Northwest 1st Avenue. I'm here speaking on PH.14. I'm the Vice Commodore of the Miami Yacht Club. That's a sailor's way of describing the vice president of a sailing club that just wants an opportunity to share a love of sailing and the joy of being out on the bay with our community. I want to thank all of the commissioners, all of your staff for being such great partners and so supportive throughout this process. As we look to the next chapter of this community campus, I have great admiration for everyone here who City of Miami Page 24 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 sees our vision, who knows what our mission is, and are ready to come aboard all of the opportunities that are before us on the horizon. Thousands of Miamians have found a love of our bay on our campus, a love of sailing, boating. They've learned about resiliency, preservation, stewardship, and it's all happened at the Miami Yacht Club, and so I appreciate all of you. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Geraldine Ordonez: Good morning. My name is Geraldine Ordonez. It's ivy first time speaking here, and it's a pleasure to see my government at work. I am here on behalf of the Master Bike Plan, although I think my shirt says this very well. And as a resident of Flagami, I'm an advocate for safe streets. I got here by bicycle, and that means -- I reside at 4298 Southwest 5 Terrace, which means that I had to take Le Jeune. I had to take 27th Street, and I had to navigate through a lot of inconsistencies in the bike paths. Sometimes I felt safe, sometimes I had to share my space with the sidewalk and the pedestrians. And I feel very strongly that we need to improve the safety of our streets. We need to improve them for all of us, for the cyclists, for the riders, for the pedestrians. And so, I also would like to ask that you take our input into this master plan, that it is also written with input by the community. Thank you for your time. Chair King: Thank you. Thank you for your advocacy. Good morning. Alessandro Langhoff Good morning. I'm Alessandro Langhoff. I live at 1933 Southwest 22nd Terrace. I am a sailor at Miami Yacht Club. I sail high performance catamarans. It is second nature to me. I would like to ask the commissioners that you guys renew the lease and continue supporting our club's long history and traditions. Miami Yacht Club is unique in that we can host high performance sailing events. In fact, right this weekend, we are hosting an Olympic development program with sailors that are going to Portugal to represent our country. But high performance sailing is not only what Miami Yacht Club does. It is also the perfect place to learn to sail with hundreds of dedicated coaches, including myself My little brother is in fact learning to sail there. I am coaching him as well. My hope is to represent this country in the future Youth Olympics. I ask that you guys please renew the lease of Miami Yacht Club and keep our traditions alive. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Thomas Kinnedy: Good morning. My name is Thomas Kinnedy, City of Miami resident. So, I just want to start out by saying that you all have really outdone yourself with the agenda today because it's hard to keep track of the amount of public money and property that is being given away to special interests. I actually feel that if I sprinkled holy water in the place today, sparks will start flying. But I'm going to focus on the FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) giveaway that's being proposed. Please do not give away another $7.5 million in sports welfare to FIFA. You're not bidding on anything, they don't need any incentive, and they're already bringing the World Cup here. And they've already been given $5 million in cash from the City on top of the $60 million given by the County. They don 't need it. And you know who needs the $7.5 million of in -kind services from the City? Your constituents and us, the residents. And I just want to tell the public, We are told that this city doesn 't have the money or the capability to restore cultural landmarks like the Playhouse, like the Olympia Theater, and we are being asked to give $7.5 million to FIFA, one of the wealthiest organizations in the world that's already been given over half of -- over $60 million from the County and $5 million from the City? No, no. Vote down the $7.5 million. Thank you. And thank you, Commissioner Gabela. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. City of Miami Page 25 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Horacio Stuart Aguirre: Good morning, Chairwoman King. Horacio Stuart Aguirre as vice chair of the Bayfront Park Management Trust today, this morning. I'd like to brief comment about that topic. This is 60 acres, 28 on one side and 32 on the other side of one of the most prestigious parks in the state of Florida, probably the only crown jewel that we have of such in the City of Miami and certainly Miami -Dade County. The Trust has done a magnificent job over many, many decades. There has been areas of improvement. There have been areas where things weren't done as optimally as could have been. But by and large, we do a great, great job. It's a very difficult task. It's not just a soccer field. It's not a baseball diamond. As a matter of fact, it's none of that. It's an international venue. It's a recreational site. It's a place where friends and lovers and families and children go to play, go to reflect, go to rediscover life, go to see the beauty. It's also a business that generates a fair amount of money to be self-sustaining. Our park right now is in need of renovation. The money that we have in our coffers is sorely, sorely needed to renovate a park that has not been renovated in decades. So, I'm here to urge you to retain the Bayfront Park Management Trust to do the job that it does to run a park, run a business, and see this park into the future. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Katrina Morris: Good morning. Katrina Morris, I live in District 2. I am urging the Commission to vote against FR.4 and PZ.12, the supposed future resilience fund, which has not been defined in any way. I also could not find staff report anywhere publicly accessible. So, the -- it mentions affordability as one of the possible benefits. According to the 2020 to 2024 analysis of impediments to fair housing choice for the City of Miami, there are 31,779 vacant housing units, which represents 15.7 percent of total units in the city. That's high, even for a seasonal area. However, and this is important, not all of those are available in the usual housing market. The same report says that 18,755 of those vacant units are for recreational, seasonal, or occasional use, or are owned or rented but just not occupied. So, this would double density with zero requirements for affordable housing, workforce housing, which is 120 percent of AMI, which ends up to about, is it $90, 000 per year that you can make to qualify for affordable housing? And they don 't even want to do that. That is all. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Jessica Fernandez: Good morning, Commissioners, Chairwoman King, Commissioner Rosado, Gabela, and Pardo. I'm here to speak on PZ.16, Commissioner Rosado 's item. I -- first I want -- first of all, I want to commend the city on behalf of Crown Castle, on taking up this ordinance to update communications towers and facilities. You know, the City's commitment to improving wireless connectivity for residents, businesses, and government services is a key component of upgrading infrastructure, so I want to thank you so much. Crown Castle, we are the nation's leading provider of shared communications infrastructure. We have -- just in the city alone, we have over 30 cell towers, numerous rooftop attachments, about 400 small cells, and over 250 miles of route fiber. There are a couple of items in the ordinance that I think that we would like to work with you and seeing if there's any possibility to amend our view on some of the language. For example, distinguishing single carrier, multi carriers is impractical. Some of the requirements being asked for, for landscaping buffers, while it's really important for aesthetics, it poses additional risks for fire. And, you know, sometimes in an urban environment is not as feasible and does not really provide that meaningful visual mitigation. Also, where possible, we really want to be able to make sure that we have not limiting towers to three co - locations, right? We want to be able to co -locate as much facilities to not encourage more facilities to be built. I will -- I have submitted my comments to you all, and I thank you so much for your consideration. City of Miami Page 26 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. John Dolson: Hi, John Dolson, 4205 Lennox Drive, Coconut Grove. I wasn 't going to come down here today, but I was watching it on TV from home because I'm heading to Colorado tomorrow, and we're packing up. But I saw all those bicyclists down here, and I thought, you know, if I go down there on my car, it's probably going to take me 45 minutes to get down here and park. But I could be there in 12 minutes on a bike, lock it up front, and then go home, and I'll have time to get ready. So, I think you need to pass this bike plan. It's long overdue. This stretch through Coconut Grove, five -mile stretch through Coconut Grove, is the most dangerous bike path, I think, in Florida. To the north of it and to the south, those are paths that are in really good shape, so that's one thing. Secondly, as a geologist, you've got a real challenge ahead of you. Sea level rise is real. I teach out at the University of Miami. Sea level rise has been eight inches in the last 50 years. It averages a foot per year. It's coming. And I'll give you a radical notion. I already heard it once today. Put a moratorium on building more things along the coast. Stick your money where your mouth is. We know the sea level rise is coming. We know the infrastructure is stretched. So just put a halt to it. Turn that into public spaces. So, I oppose FR.4, PZ.12. The Watson Island thing, I don 't get. I'd like to see these things go back to workshops for the public so that people have a chance to better understand the finances. Lastly, Miami does have a terrible track record of actually spending what's been allotted in the right spot. So put some oversight on whatever you do. Thank you very much. That's all I got to say. Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Dolson: Back home now. Chair King: Good morning. Good morning. Armando Rodriguez: Good morning. My name is Armando Rodriguez. I am here for PZ.12 and FR.4. I am a property owner in Edgewater, and I have been a community activist in Edgewater for the last 40 years. I'm a founder of the Concerned Citizens of Edgewater Neighborhood Association. I was involved in opening a police mini -station in Edgewater, stopping the movement of Camillus House to Edgewater with (UNINTELLIGIBLE) and Dorothy Quintana. Opposing to the container park of the Port of Miami in Edgewater, and a member of the (UNINTELLIGIBLE) task force with Janet Reno. I'm 80 years old. I have been a college professor all my life and a teacher and a school administrator. I am not a developer. I am not associated with developers. And I'm here to favor PZ.12 and FR.4 for Edgewater, particularly for the area between 25th and 36th Street. With the exception of one person, all the Zoning Board approved this months ago. I'm only speaking for Edgewater. We have been over years, over a year working on this proposal, so much needed in Edgewater. This will give Edgewater the funds to solve the floating problems and other issues that we are facing today. I want to bring to your attention, Commissioners -- Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Rodriguez: -- something very important. Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Rodriguez: Something very important. Most of the people that were in favor of this today were either activists, property owners, or business people in Edgewater. I wonder if the people that were opposed are activists, property owners, or business in Edgewater. Please approve this today. Thank you. City of Miami Page 27 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Rodriguez: Thank you. Chair King: Good morning. Billy Corben: Good morning, good morning. Billy Corben. Madam Chair, congratulations on your re-election, proving the adage that in a democracy, people get the government they deserve. I'm here on FR.4, 5, PH.13, RE.18, 22, 29, everything. This is not an agenda. This is a Miami Mafia hit list, a minefield of payoffs and giveaways. It's a robbery in real time, in broad daylight, and the victims, once again, are your constituents, the taxpayers. You're not public servants today, you are lobbyists, facilitating the City's largest ever transfer of wealth and property from your struggling constituents to millionaire and billionaire developers, special interest and sports team owners, aka the prospective future employers of the city manager and the mayor. Isn't it ironic that on Give Miami Day, you are giving Miami away for pennies on the dollar? I lost count. There's what, at least half a billion dollars in public cash and real estate on the table, and you should not be voting on anything other than essential services today. Everything should be deferred until the new mayor, new commissioner, and new city manager take office. In case you haven't figured that out yet, you cannot trust this city manager. Don 't listen to him. All he does is lie to you. This is his and the mayor's last chance to steal from us on their way out the door. They will be gone, and you will still be here dealing with the consequences. Keep this up, you're all going to get recalled. Voters were promised fair market value for their Watson Island property. $29 million for land your own appraisal says is worth as much as $340 million is not fair market value. Voters were promised a public park in Melreese before the soccer stadium opened. Why does the Resilience Fund area for Edgewater include Watson Island and the Venetian Islands? That is not Edgewater. Don't give another $7.5 million in sports welfare to FIFA. They don't need the money, your constituents do. And, of course, you should stop paying Joe Carollo 's legal fees. You should have done it years ago. Most importantly, you should instruct the next city manager to immediately initiate collection proceedings to get back the $20 to $30 million that Joe Carollo owes the taxpayers. Happy Thanksgiving. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Paul Meyer: Good morning. My name is Paul Meyer. I live at 2130 Southwest 22nd Terrace, Shenandoah. So, I came to share my opinion on FR.4 to vote against it. You know, just in my neighborhood, they built a huge building and they're looking down now on my neighbor's backyards. Now when the water and it rains too much, they have to pump out their garage. And they have a big tube that comes and it goes on Southwest 22nd Terrace, floods the streets, blocks the sun. Yeah, I could go on. I think people have said enough about this. So -- but I was inspired today by these young people with bike helmets on. And I thought I'd hopefully have a minute to say something about that from my three -year -old daughter, Luna. She loves to bike ride. And 25 people have gotten killed this year. Didn 't think I'd get emotional. 25 people killed, 40 maimed. I feel like that's going to happen with me and my three -year -old daughter. I drive defensively. I'm so happy to hear that people are fighting for this. You know, we need to be a biking city to protect people, to reduce pollution. And, you know, my daughter just says, you know, every morning, like, let's go to the (FOREIGN LANGUAGE) with (FOREIGN LANGUAGE). And sometimes I don't want to go on my bike with my three -year -old daughter because we could get killed or we could get maimed. So, wow, it's pretty embarrassing to be in front of you all. But hey, she's three years old. She can 't talk too well. So, let's protect our parks, protect our streetways. Thank you for your service. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. City of Miami Page 28 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Joel Rodriguez: Good morning. Joel Rodriguez, 227 Northeast 25th Street. So, I'm here regarding RF.4 [sic] and PZ.12 in support. So, my wife and I stumbled into Edgewater in 1996, and in spite of the rehabs and the drugs and the prostitution, we fell in love with the potential. And even without knowing, we ended up dedicating the rest of our life to this community. By 1999, we're living at 3300 Biscayne Boulevard, and our son comes into our life, and a few years later, our daughter. And fortunately, because of all the hard work of Concerned Citizens of Edgewater, you can put two little kids in your cart -- in a stroller and walk down Biscayne without any of the concerns that my wife and I used to have. The item that we're talking about today is going to provide critical infrastructure that Edgewater desperately needs that will last in Edgewater for years and years to come. And not only that, it does encourage developers to build more obtainable housing opportunities, obtainable ownership. Today, a developer can use Live Local and build a thousand units to the acre, more than three times of what's even being suggested today, and pay $0 into this fund. So, if we want -- my request for the commission is to consider saying yes to this item so that the money that comes into Edgewater stays in Edgewater. Thank you very much. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Miguel Soliman: Good morning, Madam Chair. Miguel Soliman, 1436 Southwest 6th Street. First of all, congratulations, Madam Chair, for your excellent win. I'm here -- want to congratulate also Commissioner Rosado for -- in support of RE. 7. It's good to see that. I envy -- from District 3, I envy his continuing roadway improvement. We don 't have it in District 3. I also am in support of RE. 8. I think the appointment of Horacio Aguirre is an excellent choice. Also, I'd like to see RE.9. I'd like to support, I think it's about time we get Anthony Diaz as an independent inspector. I think that's long overcoming and we need to get that done. I'd also like to speak on item PH.8. I'm all for affordable elderly rental housing projects for low-income seniors. I just want to make sure that we don 't fall into the trap like, for example, in the Robert King High Complex. That project -- that property was supposed to be 100 percent for low- income seniors. We wind up having buildings there that have 20 percent of the apartments are low-income for seniors and 80 percent so-called affordable housing, which is equal to market value, sometimes even higher rents than market value. Our property, our city properties that were donated for the purpose of helping our seniors are being used by developers and only providing 20 percent. Please make sure that's not the case on PH.8. Thank you very much and Happy Thanksgiving to all. Chair King: Thank you. Is there anyone else that would like to speak on behalf of any of the items here before us today? Seeing none, public comment period is now closed. MV -MAYORAL VETO(ES) There were no mayoral vetoes associated with legislation that is subject to veto by the Mayor. END OF MAYORAL VETO(ES) City of Miami Page 29 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 AM - APPROVING THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS: AM.1 City Commission - City Commission Meeting - Sep 11, 2025 9:00 AM MOTION TO: Approve RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado ABSENT: Carollo Chair King: Gentlemen, may I have a motion for AM.1, 2, 3, and 4? That is City Commission meeting minutes for September 11 th, 2025, first budget hearing, September 13th, 2025, City Commission meeting, September 25th, 2025 minutes, and AM4, second budget hearing minutes for September 25, 2025. I heard one motion. Do I have a second? Commissioner Pardo: Second, second. Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Item carries unanimously. AM.2 City Commission - First Budget Hearing - Sep 13, 2025 10:00 AM MOTION TO: Approve RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item AM.2, please see Item AM.1. AM.3 City Commission - City Commission Meeting - Sep 25, 2025 9:00 AM MOTION TO: Approve RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item AM.3, please see Item AM.1. City of Miami Page 30 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 AM.4 City Commission - Second Budget Hearing - Sep 25, 2025 5:05 PM MOTION TO: Approve RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item AM.4, please see Item AM.1. City of Miami Page 31 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 CA.1 18297 Department of Fire - Rescue CA.2 18046 Department of Fire - Rescue CA - CONSENT AGENDA The following item(s) was Adopted on the Consent Agenda MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner LAYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADOPT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY ("LMS") DATED SEPTEMBER 2025 ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY"), ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE -RESCUE, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, AND EXPEND SUB -AWARD MITIGATION GRANT FUNDS THROUGH VARIOUS STATE AND FEDERAL PROJECT FUNDING PROGRAMS AVAILABLE UPON ADOPTION OF THE LMS AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY STANDARDS. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0455 This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ESTABLISHING A NEW SPECIAL REVENUE ACCOUNT TITLED "URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE ("US&R") STATEWIDE SUSTAINMENT GRANT"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $337,500.00 FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ("FDEM"), AND APPROPRIATING SAID GRANT FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUSTAINING FLORIDA URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE TASK FORCE 2 TEAM CAPABILITIES; 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, FOR THE ACCEPTANCE AND COMPLIANCE WITH SAID GRANT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0456 This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda. City of Miami Page 32 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 CA.3 18345 Department of Police CA.4 18346 Department of Police RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL REVENUE PROJECT TITLED "LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT - AED"; ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ("FDLE") IN THE OF AMOUNT $64,611.00, WITH NO MATCHING FUNDS REQUIRED, FOR THE PROVISION OF TWENTY-THREE (23) AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR UNITS WITH ACCESSORIES AND FIVE (5) PANASONIC TOUGHBOOK LAPTOPS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT WITH FDLE, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DESIGNATE THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO IMPLEMENT THE ACCEPTANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUNDS AND COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF THE AWARD AGREEMENT. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0457 This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), ESTABLISHING A NEW SPECIAL REVENUE PROJECT TITLED "MIAMI SEATBELT ENFORCEMENT PROJECT FY 2026"; ACCEPTING A SUBGRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ("FDOT"), IN THE AMOUNT OF NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($90,000.00), WITH NO LOCAL MATCH FUNDS REQUIRED; APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY INITIATIVES AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO REDUCE SEATBELT VIOLATIONS AND INCREASE HIGHWAY SAFETY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SUBGRANT AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, WITH FDOT; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DESIGNATE THE CHIEF OF POLICE OR ANY OTHER DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE ACCEPTANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE SUBGRANT AWARD. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0458 This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda. City of Miami Page 33 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 CA.5 18349 Department of Police CA.6 18455 Department of Police RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI AND THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND ITS PARTICIPATING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, TO RECEIVE AND EXTEND MUTUAL AID IN THE FORM OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO ENSURE PUBLIC SAFETY AND ABILITY TO ADEQUATELY RESPOND TO INTENSIVE SITUATIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NATURAL AND MAN-MADE DISASTERS OR EMERGENCIES AS DEFINED IN PART 1, CHAPTER 23, FLORIDA STATUTES, TITLED "FLORIDA MUTUAL AID ACT. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0459 This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), ESTABLISHING A NEW SPECIAL REVENUE PROJECT TITLED, "COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION GRANT PROGRAM"; ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING A PROSPECTIVE GRANT AWARD AVAILABLE OFFERED BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ("FDLE") IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $327,373.00, WITH NO MATCHING FUNDS REQUIRED, FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") POLICE DEPARTMENT'S ("MPD") COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY UMMAH FUTURES INTERNATIONAL, LLC (UMMAH"); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS, MODIFICATIONS, AND EXTENSIONS THERETO RELATED TO THE SAID GRANT AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE EVENT OF AN AWARD OF THE GRANT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI AND UMMAH FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES RELATED TO MPD'S COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DESIGNATE THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO IMPLEMENT THE ACCEPTANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUNDS AND COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF THE AWARD AGREEMENT. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0460 This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda. City of Miami Page 34 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 CA.7 18403 Office of the City Attorney RESOLUTION Item Pulled from Consent A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY WESLYN LEWIS FRANCOIS FOUR -HUNDRED -THOUSAND -DOLLARS ($400,000.00), INCLUSIVE OF ALL FEES AND COSTS, PERMISSION TO RETIRE AT THE RANK OF MAJOR AT TIME OF SEPARATION FROM THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") WITH VACATION, SICK, AND COMPENSATORY PAYOUTS AT THE MAJOR RATE PURSUANT TO THE CITY'S ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY, AND THE NON -MONETARY CONDITIONS OF RESCINDING SELECT DISCIPLINES AND A 90-DAY ACTION PLAN, REIMBURSEMENT OF SICK AND VACATION TIME BALANCES AT COMMANDER CLASSIFICATION FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS, AND MUTUAL NON -DISPARAGEMENT AGREEMENT IN FULL AND COMPLETE SETTLEMENT OF ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY HER, INCLUDING ALL CLAIMS FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES, AGAINST THE CITY OF MIAMI, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES IN THE CASE OF WESLYN LEWIS FRANCOIS VS. CITY OF MIAMI, CASE NO. 24- CV-23943-CMA, PENDING IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA, UPON THE EXECUTION OF A GENERAL RELEASE OF HER CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, AND A DISMISSAL OF HER CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF MIAMI WITH PREJUDICE; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM GENERAL LIABILITY ACCOUNT NO. 50001.301001.545013.0000.00000. MOTION TO: Continue RESULT: CONTINUED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record: Item CA. 7 was continued to the December 11, 2025, City Commission Meeting. Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item CA. 7, please see "Order of the Day." CA.8 RESOLUTION 18301 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH De artment of ATTACHMENT(S), ACCEPTING EIGHT (8) RIGHT-OF-WAY p DEEDS AND ONE (1) QUIT CLAIM RIGHT-OF-WAY DEED OF Resilience and DEDICATION, AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND Public Works 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-25-0461 This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda. City of Miami Page 35 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 CA.9 RESOLUTION 18348 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH De artment of ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO p EXECUTE AN OFF -SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION AND Resilience and MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE Public Works ATTACHED FORM, WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ("FDOT"), FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON STATE ROAD 7 / UNITED STATES ROUTE 441 ("U.S. 441") / NORTHWEST 7 AVENUE FROM SOUTH OF NORTHWEST 43 STREET TO NORTH OF NORTHWEST 45 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, FOR GENERAL ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CORRIDOR, INCLUDING IMPROVEMENTS ON ROADS NOT ON THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM. CA.10 18284 Office of the City Attorney ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0462 This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AN OFFER TO SETTLE AND TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL SETTLEMENT DOCUMENTS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITHOUT ADMISSION OF LIABILITY, IN SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIMS AND DEMANDS WITH ELITE MARINE CONCIERGE, INC., IN THE CASE STYLED THE CITY OF MIAMI V. ELITE MARINE CONCIERGE, INC., CASE NO. 2024- 010082-CA 23, PENDING IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, REGARDING UNPAID AMOUNTS DUE TO THE CITY PURSUANT TO A REVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY AT 3501 RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0463 This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda. City of Miami Page 36 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 CA.11 RESOLUTION 18497 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH De artment of ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO p EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ("MOU"), IN Resilience and SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED Public Works AS EXHIBIT "A," BETWEEN THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING COOPERATIVE GUIDELINES FOR STORMWATER PUMP OPERATIONS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE C-4 BASIN OPERATING PLAN BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER MAJOR STORM EVENTS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY EXTENSIONS, AMENDMENTS, AND DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE MOU; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0464 This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda. END OF CONSENT AGENDA Chair King: Gentlemen, are there any items on the consent agenda that you would like to pull for discussion? Commissioner Pardo: No. Commissioner Gabela: No. Chair King: Commissioner -- okay. Then may I have a motion for CA.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, and 11 ? Vice Chair Carollo: Move. Commissioner Pardo: So moved. Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Passes unanimously. City of Miami Page 37 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 PH.1 18199 Department of Housing and Community Development PH - PUBLIC HEARINGS RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPROVING THE CITY OF MIAMI DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES STRATEGIES ("STRATEGIES") AS RECOMMENDED BY THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE ("AHAC") AND AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 420.9076, FLORIDA STATUTES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO IMPLEMENT SAID STRATEGIES. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0465 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item PH.1, please see "Order of the Day" and "Public Comments for All Item(s)." Chair King: We are on the PH (Public Hearing) items. Are there any items that you would like to pull from the PH items? That would be PH.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, or 15. PH.13 will be heard after the break. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): And Chair, my apologies briefly. Commissioner Rosado would like to be shown as a cosponsor for PH.1. Thank you. Chair King: Okay. Vice Chair Carollo: So, all PH items are in play. Chair King: Except -- Vice Chair Carollo: 13 after the break. Chair King: And PH.8 is deferred until 12/11, December 11th. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay, alright. Commissioner Gabela: So, motion. Vice Chair Carollo: Second. Chair King: I have a motion. Commissioner Gabela: Except 13, for all except 13. Chair King: Right. I have a motion and a second. All in favor? City of Miami Page 38 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 PH.2 18201 Department of Housing and Community Development PH.3 18271 Department of Housing and Community Development The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Motion carries unanimously. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, BY A FOUR - FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-614 OF THE CODE OF THE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), WAIVING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 2-612 OF THE CITY CODE TO ALLOW ALEXANDER AGUILAR, A CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") EMPLOYEE TO BECOME A CITY VENDOR AS OWNER OF A PROPERTY LOCATED IN MIAMI DADE COUNTY, WHICH IS CURRENTLY RENTED TO A TENANT PARTICIPATING IN THE CITY'S TENANT - BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ("TBRA"), AND TO RECEIVE HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS ("HAP") AS LANDLORD UNDER A VALID EXISTING LEASE AGREEMENT. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0466 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PH.2, please see Item PH.1. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), ALLOCATING PROGRAM INCOME FROM HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS ("HOME") FUNDS GENERATED FROM APRIL 1, 2025, TO AUGUST 31, 2025, IN THE AMOUNT OF $391,748.40 AND AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $947,890.24 OF RECAPTURED FUNDS FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,339,638.64, AS SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ALL THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS, EXTENSIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS, FOR SAID PURPOSES. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0467 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PH.3, please see Item PH.1. City of Miami Page 39 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 PH.4 18273 Department of Housing and Community Development PH.5 18274 Department of Housing and Community Development RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), ALLOCATING PROGRAM INCOME FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG") FUNDS GENERATED FROM APRIL 1, 2025, TO AUGUST 31, 2025, IN THE AMOUNT OF $78,251.20 FOR ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES, AS SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, EXTENSIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS, AS MAY BE NECESSARY, SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS, FOR SAID PURPOSE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0468 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PH.4, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)" and Item PH.1. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS ("HOPWA") PROGRAM INCOME FUNDS ("FUNDS"), IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,255.29, AS MORE PARTICULARLY SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS, EXTENSIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS FOR SAID PURPOSE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0469 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PH.5, please see Item PH.1. City of Miami Page 40 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 PH.6 18269 Department of Housing and Community Development PH.7 18200 Department of Housing and Community Development RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN ("LHAP") POLICIES, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, FOR FISCAL YEAR ("FY") 2022-2025, TO MODIFY THE SINGLE FAMILY EMERGENCY PROGRAM, SINGLE FAMILY REHABILITATION PROGRAM AND SINGLE FAMILY REPLACEMENT HOME PROGRAM, RESPECTIVELY; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE CHANGES TO THE LHAP PLAN FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION ("FHFC"); FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0470 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PH.6, please see Item PH.1. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), ALLOCATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS, USING THE SALE PROCEEDS GENERATED FROM THE SALES OF INFILL TWIN HOME UNITS LOCATED IN DISTRICT 1, IN THE AMOUNT OF $153,100.00 TO COVER THE PROJECT COST OVERRUNS, IN ORDER TO DEVELOP THE TWIN HOMES AS SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, EXTENSIONS, AND MODIFICATION, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0471 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PH. 7, please see Item PH.1. City of Miami Page 41 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 PH.8 18359 Department of Housing and Community Development RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S FINDING, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "C," THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 29-B(A) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CHARTER"), AND SECTION 18-182(C) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"); WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SAID PROCEDURES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A NINETY NINE (99) YEAR GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT ("LEASE"), RENEWABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 99 YEARS, BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") AND SG LITTLE HAVANA, LLC ("DEVELOPER"), ON THE CITY -OWNED PARCELS OF LAND, IDENTIFIED AS GROUP "A," BY FOLIO NUMBER(S) 01-4102-006- 6450, 01-4102-006-6460, 01-4102-006-6470, 01-4102-006-6480 AN D 01-4102-006-6490, LOCATED IN MIAMI, FLORIDA AND GROUP "B," IDENTIFIED AS FOLIO NUMBER(S) 01-4138-003-2280, 01-4138- 003-2270, 01-4138-003-2260, 01-4138-003-2250, 01-4138-003-2240 AND 01-4138-003-2150, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBITS "A" AND "B," RESPECTIVELY, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE ELDERLY RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT FOR LOW-INCOME SENIORS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS, EXTENSIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY; SUCH LEASE SUBJECT UPON SUCCESSFUL REMEDIATION OF EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, IF ANY. MOTION TO: Continue RESULT: CONTINUED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record: Item PH.8 was continued to the December 11, 2025, City Commission Meeting. Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PH.8, please see "Order of the Day" and "Public Comments for All Item(s)." City of Miami Page 42 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 PH.9 RESOLUTION 18466 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH Department of Real ATTACHMENT(S), PURSUANT TO SECTION 29-B(C) OF THE p CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, Estate and Asset AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND Management EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT ("EASEMENT"), IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO THE FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY, A FLORIDA PROFIT CORPORATION, FOR A PERPETUAL, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT OVER FOUR (4) AREAS CONTAINING A COMBINED TOTAL SIZE OF APPROXIMATELY ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR (125,294) SQUARE FEET, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, (COLLECTIVELY, THE "EASEMENT AREA") WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY') OWNED PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY FOLIO NUMBERS 01-3132-000-0090, 01-3132-000- 0095, 01-3132-000-0100, 01-3132-000-0105, MIAMI, FLORIDA (COLLECTIVELY "PROPERTY"), FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC UTILITY FACILITIES, INCLUDING CABLES, CONDUITS, APPURTENANT EQUIPMENT, AND APPURTENANT ABOVE GROUND EQUIPMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE EASEMENT, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO RECONSTRUCT, IMPROVE, AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF THE FACILITIES WITHIN SAID EASEMENT AREA. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0472 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PH.9, please see Item PH.1. City of Miami Page 43 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 PH.10 18370 Commissioners and Mayor RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-85(A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S FINDING, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "B," THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") AND WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SAID PROCEDURES; AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FROM THE MAYOR'S DISCRETIONARY ACCOUNT IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($50,000.00) ("FUNDS") TO THE ALLAPATTAH COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, A FLORIDA NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION ("ALLAPATTAH CDC"), TO SUPPORT ITS VARIOUS INITIATIVES IN THE LITTLE SANTO DOMINGO HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE; THE USE, ALLOCATION, AND APPROPRIATION OF THE FUNDS REFERENCED HEREIN ARE SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS AND THE RECEIPT OF ALL NECESSARY APPROVALS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE CITY ATTORNEY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE ANY CHANGES TO ADJUST, AMEND, AND APPROPRIATE THE CITY'S OPERATING BUDGET, FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, STRATEGIC PLAN, MULTI -YEAR CAPITAL PLAN, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS AS NECESSARY AND APPLICABLE, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING CERTAIN NECESSARY ACTIONS BY THE CITY MANAGER AND THE DESIGNATED CITY DEPARTMENTS TO UPDATE THE RELEVANT FINANCIAL CONTROLS, PROJECT CLOSE-OUTS, ACCOUNTING ENTRIES, AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS IN CONNECTION HEREWITH. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0473 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PH.10, please see Item PH.1. City of Miami Page 44 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 PH.11 18460 Commissioners and Mayor RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-85(A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S FINDING, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A," THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") AND WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SAID PROCEDURES; AUTHORIZING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE DISTRICT 1 COMMISSIONER'S SHARE OF THE CITY'S ANTI- POVERTY INITIATIVE IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($100,000.00) TO LITTLE HAVANA ACTIVITIES & NUTRITION CENTERS OF DADE COUNTY, INC., A FLORIDA NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION ("LHANC"), IN SUPPORT OF THE ANTONIO MACEO PARK CONGREGATE MEALS PROGRAM; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0474 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PH.11, please see Item PH.1. City of Miami Page 45 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 PH.12 18418 Commissioners and Mayor RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENTS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 29-B(C) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT ("EASEMENT"), IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO THE FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY, A FLORIDA PROFIT CORPORATION, FOR A PERPETUAL, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT OF A PORTION OF CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY') OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 144 NORTHEAST 5 STREET (FOLIO NO. 01-0107-090-1050), MIAMI, FL, COMMONLY KNOWN AS FIRE STATION NO. 1 ("PROPERTY'), CONTAINING A TOTAL SIZE OF APPROXIMATELY TWO HUNDRED FIFTY (250) SQUARE FEET, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED ("EASEMENT AREA"), FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC UTILITY FACILITIES, INCLUDING CABLES, CONDUITS, APPURTENANT EQUIPMENT, AND APPURTENANT ABOVE GROUND EQUIPMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE EASEMENT, WITH THE RIGHT TO RECONSTRUCT, IMPROVE, AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF THE FACILITIES WITHIN SAID EASEMENT AREA LOCATED AT THE PROPERTY. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0501 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PH.12, please see Item PH.1. City of Miami Page 46 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 PH.13 18468 Commissioners and Mayor RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 29-C OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE ("AGREEMENT") WITH IG LUXURY LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("IG LUXURY"), A WHOLLY -OWNED INDIRECT SUBSIDIARY OF BH3 IG DEVELOPER LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("DEVELOPER"), FOR THE SALE, UPON SATISFACTION OF CERTAIN CLOSING CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, OF A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 888 MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA, FOLIO 01-3231-061-0010, SUCH PORTION CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 3.2 ACRES AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN THE AGREEMENT (THE "PROPERTY"), FOR A PURCHASE PRICE OF TWENTY-NINE MILLION DOLLARS ($29,000,000.00), FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL AND HOTEL PROJECT ("PROJECT"); FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A COMMUNITY PUBLIC BENEFITS AGREEMENT ("CBA") PURSUANT TO WHICH DEVELOPER OR ITS AFFILIATES WILL PROVIDE CERTAIN COMMUNITY BENEFITS INCLUDING PAYMENT TO THE CITY OF NINE MILLION DOLLARS ($9,000,000.00) FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS, ALL SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE CBA; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A PARTIAL RELEASE AND MODIFICATION OF THE DEED RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN DEED NO. 19447 ("STATE DEED") BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND ("STATE"); FURTHER AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF PAYMENT BY CITY TO THE STATE IN THE AMOUNT OF FOUR MILLION DOLLARS ($4,000,000.00) IN EXCHANGE FOR THE STATE'S RELEASE AND MODIFICATION OF RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN THE STATE DEED; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED ("DEED") CONVEYING THE PROPERTY TO IG LUXURY, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY; PROVIDING THAT SUCH SALE AND CONVEYANCE BE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE STATE THROUGH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE OTHER ANCILLARY DOCUMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ESTOPPELS, AMENDMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS REASONABLY REQUIRED BY DEVELOPER, IG LUXURY OR THEIR LENDERS REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY AS SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT AND THE CBA, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY. MOTION TO: Continue RESULT: CONTINUED MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner AYES: Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado NAYS: King City of Miami Page 47 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Note for the Record: Item PH.13 was deferred to the December 11, 2025, City Commission Meeting. Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item PH.13, please see "Order of the Day" and "Public Comments for All Item(s)." Chair King: Commissioner Pardo? You'd asked to have PH.13 -- Commissioner Pardo: Sure. Chair King: -- heard in the afternoon after the break. Is -- would you like to hear it now? Commissioner Pardo: Sure. Chair King: Okay, let's go back to PH.13. Commissioner Pardo? Commissioner Pardo: Yeah, I'd like to have the city manager and the developer explain how this transaction makes sense for the city. Arthur Noriega (City Manager): All right. So, let me start by saying there's a lot of dialogue around the giveaway. And I think for most people that have not really put this entire deal into context, I want to do a little historical reference. So, this property that we're talking about was leased to a developer 27 years ago. This is a -- we're already 27 years into this agreement, more or less. I mean, don't tie me to that exact number. But this is an existing leasehold. It has very specific terms and conditions, and it has a very specific cap on the entitlements, right? You can 't go in there and build 500 units because it's not allowed. What was approved by the voters and what was approved as part of the original lease put a cap on the number of units and the number of hotel rooms you could put there. That has a value, right? So, when the appraisers did their valuation, yes, they did a valuation as if that 3.2 acres had no encumbrances on it. That's required by charter, right? But it's unrealistic because this has a lease, right, number one, and it also has caps again on the entitlement. So, the purpose of the appraisal and the appraisals that matter are IRR's and CBRE's appraisal with the limitations, which include the lease, right, and the capped entitlement. Those valuations came in at between $27 and $29 million, right? We used the higher appraised value, which was the $29 million value, as we are required by charter. The sale of the 3.2 acres still requires them, right, to adhere to those caps. They don't get to suddenly now, like I said, build 300, 400, 500 units. It doesn't exist. They are capped at what they can build. That valuation by both appraisers took that into consideration. That's why that value is $29, and it's not $100 million, right? Add to the fact that the lease itself, which they purchased from the prior developer, right, had a value as well. That has a limited value in and of itself because it has limitations to it in terms of the term. It just happens to be a lease that is older, was established during a different market, there were different set of expectations in terms of -- in terms of what the vision the City had in terms of the development scale, right, and the density. And they came to us once they bought it and they said, look, we're going to still build to this -- to these limitations versus what was done on the other side of the island, which was we tore the lease up and started basically from scratch. They didn 't do that. They adhered to the lease. So that valuation is appropriate to the term of the lease, right, and the limitations that are -- that are in place in terms of the restriction on density. That's why it's valued at $29 million. It's not a giveaway. There's no real $250 million value on this property. There's no true $150 million value to this property. This value is the present-day value of the lease, right, taken away from what the value would have been if you'd sold it, right, and with those restrictions, and what you end up with is a net $29 million. That's the explanation. People can frame this, they can -- they can massage it in whatever way they want, but there were two City of Miami Page 48 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 appraisers who valued this deal based on those specific lease terms and the entitlement cap, and that's the value they came up with. We went with the higher value, and that's what's presented here. In the end, we've spent 20 plus years with this property in the condition it's in. We're on the precipice of being -- finally be able to realize this development opportunity, which by the way isn 't even just about a payment, right? There's real estate tax value that's in -- that comes to the City in terms of the value of the improvements. We're going to get this now on both sides of that island, when both sides of the island up to this point have been way underserved and way underutilized in terms of city assets. So, I -- you know, I'm happy to continue to defend this. I think it's a good, you know, deal, for the City, and quite, frankly, where we'll -- where the City will be financially as it relates to these two development programs, will be light years ahead of where we've been for the last two plus decades. And I don't know if you want to add any context to that. Commissioner Rosado: Mr. Manager, while Mr. Motwani is standing up, do we have an estimate of what the city's property tax revenue would be once the project is built? Do we have an approximation of the annual value to the city? Mr. Noriega: They may have done it as part of their pro forma because they obviously pay it, but I don 't know -- I don 't have that offhand. Nitin Motwani: Complete estimates, but roughly over $20 million a year in tax -- property taxes. Vice Chair Carollo: That's not only to the city, that's county. Mr. Motwani: Correct. That's property taxes that we as the developer pay. Vice Chair Carollo: School board. Mr. Motwani: Correct. Vice Chair Carollo: So, the city would probably -- Commissioner Rosado: 30 percent. Vice Chair Carollo: -- be somewhere in 37 percent. Commissioner Rosado: So, approximately a little over $7 million. Vice Chair Carollo: 7.4, 7.5 million. Mr. Motwani: Yep, you know, for 100 years or so. But I think what's important to know also, and I think the manager did a great job articulating this, the City has not owned this land fee simple for 27 years and it will not own this land fee simple for the next 99 years. What it does have is the right to the income from that lease that's in place. And that's what was present value. In working with the manager and with Larry Spring, they did ensure that the appraisers took into account a residual land value 99 years from now. So that was taken into account. It was clear direction from the manager and from Larry, from Mr. Spring. And so this process has been heavily negotiated with your staff for the better part of 10 months now. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay. Madam Chair, can I ask a few questions? Chair King: Yes. Get closer to your mics, please. City of Miami Page 49 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Vice Chair Carollo: Yes. Thank you. I don't know who's best to answer this, the manager or Larry, but what is the total amount on the lease that they pay per year on the whole property that they're acquiring, that they're buying? How much do they pay us as a lease? Mr. Motwani: Yeah, it's approximately -- Andrew can correct me if Ern wrong -- it's around $828, 000 a year, currently. Vice Chair Carollo: $828,000, approximately, and how much does it increase by per year? Mr. Motwani: There's a -- fixed for the next 10 years and then a CPI (Consumer Price Index) increase after that. Vice Chair Carollo: And it's for how many years? Mr. Motwani: 99 years. Vice Chair Carollo: When did they get the 99 years? Because when it first was given, it was for 99 years. So how did that happen? Mr. Motwani: The 99 years starts when we start construction. This was part of the settlement that the City had under the previous -- Vice Chair Carollo: Okay. Mr. Motwani: -- developers. Vice Chair Carollo: So, the 99 years that was the original lease was changed as part of the settlement that when construction would begin is when the 99 years would begin again? Mr. Motwani: So, to be clear, it was a 75 year lease from when the developer -- I'm -- correct me if I'm wrong, because this was before we owned it. It was 75 years, I believe, from when the developer had it. As part of the settlement, it became 75 years from when construction commenced. And as part of the referendum last year, the 75 years was increased to 99 years. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay. That's explained. Now, how many acres do we have there all together? Combine everything. Mr. Noriega: The entire island? Or just their -- Vice Chair Carollo: No, no, no. In -- in the property -- Mr. Noriega: It's a little over 11 acres. Vice Chair Carollo: A little over 11? Mr. Noriega: Correct. Vice Chair Carollo: And 3.2 is the partial that they're -- Mr. Noriega: Correct. City of Miami Page 50 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Vice Chair Carollo: -- trying to acquire and buy. So, it's maybe not quite a quarter percent, maybe 27 percent, something like that, of the full amount. So, I gather what we're getting in rent here somewhere $250, 000 for this 3.2 acre. Am I correct? Mr. Motwani: No, the $800,000 was the 3.2-acre portion. Vice Chair Carollo: Well -- Mr. Motwani: The City -- yeah, the City will continue to get its lease payments on the other 8 acres. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay, so that's what I've asked. The full -- Mr. Motwani: Oh, I'm sorry, for the 11 acres. Vice Chair Carollo: -- amount of the land. That -- yeah, what was the lease payment? Mr. Motwani: Here, come stand up here. It's $2 million for the 11 acres, but there's also the marina that we do not own anymore that is part of that. Vice Chair Carollo: Yeah, and for these 3.2 then is 828 -- Mr. Motwani: Correct. Vice Chair Carollo: -- that you pay the City -- Mr. Motwani: Correct. Vice Chair Carollo: -- in the lease. Okay. So now it's 99 years, but it's throughout 99 years. And for the first 10 years, it stays the same. Then how does it increase? By CPI? Mr. Motwani: Yes, there's a CPI increase. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay. Let me add something here up real quick. Commissioner Gabela: There's another -- Vice Chair Carollo: Not even counting the CPI increase after 10 years, which would give you 89 more years for the CPI, that would increase the amount. You're probably going to be looking at an average of about 2.5 per year. Unless things get real ugly with the $38 trillion of debt that we have, then it'll go sky high. But let's look at the average from the past. About 2.5 per year. You know, some years it's higher, some years it's lower. Just based on 89 -- you know, the 99 years, it's $82 million. A hair's hit below that you would have to pay the City. And if we start counting 10 years from now, the rest of the 89 years at 2.5 percent and compounding that, you 're looking at a heck of an amount that the City would have gotten throughout that time. I don 't know, I'm just throwing a number out. It would definitely be somewhere in the area of maybe getting close to $200 million, maybe even much more. I don 't know, I don 't have a calculator to calculate 89 years times 2.5 and then compounding each year, that's a lot of money, a tremendous amount of money. I can 't believe that the present- day value of that money is only $29 million. And where I stand is, if that's all that it's worth, well, keep your 99 year lease. You know, you could sell and construct everything with 99 years right now from the time you start construction and you pay us -- the City of Miami is going to be better off instead of getting $29 million right now and then it's your land. You're only going to pay property taxes. We're not going to be paid anything more, right? Am I correct? City of Miami Page 51 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Greg Freedman: I -- I didn 't hear -- Vice Chair Carollo: I said, once you pay us the $29 million, the only thing we're going to get from you in these 3.2 acres is going to be property taxes. Mr. Motwani: So, there'll be property taxes. There'll be sales taxes -- Vice Chair Carollo: Yeah, yeah, yeah, but -- Mr. Motwani: -- employment, all that. Yes. Vice Chair Carollo: But we're not getting no more lease. Mr. Motwani: Right. The lease -- there will be no more lease payments. Vice Chair Carollo: So from something that could be maybe $200 million, maybe a little more, maybe a little less, throughout the life of this contract, to get just $29 million now, as a business person, I would say, you know -- Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, I got -- Vice Chair Carollo: -- keep paying me the lease for the city's future. Thank you, but no thank you, I don 't need your $29 million now and at the end of 99 years, the City will keep the land. Maybe it'll be all underwater then and, you know, nobody wins. It could be. But in the meantime, I just see a much more of a benefit for the City in getting the money in 99 years. I just don 't understand why you have a problem in building this with a 99 year lease. You shouldn 't have any problem. Commissioner Gabela: There's another problem here. I agree with what you're saying. There's another problem. We've just been handed, and correct me if I'm wrong, a change, you know, and I'm going to invoke my five-day rule where I'm not ready for this, to be honest with you. I mean, this conversation needs to be had. You know, I'm not ready for this. I will be respectfully a no vote. By the same token, I understand that, you know, we continue kicking the can down the road. And meanwhile, we're not making any property taxes from anybody, including yourself. So that I understand. But also, he's got a point. He's got a point. And, you know, I can't expect now that you have something new and -- on something like this and all of a sudden, I'm supposed to make a decision today. Vice Chair Carollo: Well, look, Commissioner, I have no dog in this fight. The only dog that I have is I'm looking for the City's best interest. And what I'd like for Larry, the administration, to do is to give me a projection on 2.5 percent CPI increase on a yearly average, beginning in year 10 from now until the remaining 89 years, and calculate it and compound it the other 89 years, then put the remaining 10 years at $828,000, and give me the full amount at the end of 99 years that they would have had to have paid in lease payments, not property taxes or anything else. Because they could do the same thing that they presented to us in constructing, building hotels, condominiums with a 99 year lease that we're giving them, and we keep the property. Obviously, we don 't take $29 million up front. They say that. Then the deal is being presented to us. Mr. Noriega: So, I think it -- it behooves us to kind of look at what's actually being calculated and -- so that we're not sort of guessing at the numbers. In the appraisals, they did the net present value calculation on that rent payment for that particular portion. Remember that although rent increases, the value of that, the value of the dollar 50 years from now is worth a lot less than it is now, right? City of Miami Page 52 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Vice Chair Carollo: It might not be worth anything. Mr. Noriega: Yeah. Yeah it might not be worth anything. So, the net present value of that structured lease payment over the life of the balance of this lease is actually $27 million. Vice Chair Carollo: Well, I understand all that, but I want to see the amount at the end based upon what I've asked. Then I want to do my own calculations of what the present-day value would be. Mr. Noriega: Sure. Commissioner Gabela: But wait a minute, so purchasing power, you lose it in money, in dollar bills. You lose that purchasing power every year. But in the land, the land usually -- real estate is like this, but at the end it always goes up. So unless there's an underwater -- Vice Chair Carollo: Exactly. Land always goes up. Commissioner Gabela: I see where he's going. Vice Chair Carollo: Yeah, and look -- Commissioner Gabela: This is really -- Vice Chair Carollo: -- let's be clear. The most valuable piece of land that the city of Miami has, by far, by square foot, is Watson Island. You're right in between Downtown Miami and Miami Beach, South Beach. The views are equal to none there. So, this is the most valuable piece of property anywhere in the City of Miami limits. And all that I'm trying to do, I don 't want to stop this development. I want them to go forward and make their money. But I want to make sure that the city is getting a fair shake for the future. That's all. And, you know, at least, look, a few years from now, they won 't have me to kick around and blame me for something besides the other stuff they're trying to blame me for and further, you know, I don't want no developer to ever, when they're talking and counting the millions they've made in any project, to say, man, we took those people for fools. At least let them say that there's one guy in there that knew how to add and subtract. And again, maybe once they give me all these numbers, I might come to the same conclusion that I'm being told. But right now, I just think that, you know, I want to see, not guess, at what the final number could be 99 years from now when all of us aren 't going to be around. And I think that's the only thing that I can say here that should be a certainty, none of us will be around. So, we're doing this for the future. But I want to see what that final amount is. And then I want to come to my own conclusion to see if the present-day value of all that money could be 29. I might find that it might be double that. I don't know, and -- but I will say this, that there's nothing to prevent them from building with 99 years. And you could build with 99 years. Am I wrong in that or not, Nitin? Mr. Motwani: You know, the answer is yes, things can get financed. Everything gets more complicated with that. But we were prepared as moving forward with the referendum last year on a 99 year lease. And in front of this commission, we've talked about increasing contributions towards other things, including $9 million. We had already committed to an entire economic benefit agreement, including a thousand - foot promenade that we're paying for, including local hiring, including other things. But that was asked of us, and that's where this fee -simple came from. And so, the challenge is we continue to -- we just lost another year going into a different direction based off fee -simple, based off a conversation that happened and a vote that happened City of Miami Page 53 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 unanimously at this commission, and then a 62 percent referendum in our favor, and then spent the better part of a year negotiating with the City staff. And the appraisers that you mentioned, Commissioner, are your two appraisers that your staff hired. Vice Chair Carollo: I understand that. Mr. Motwani: Both -- and the state also had to sign off and vet those as well. And if I could, Commissioner Gabela, we haven't made any changes in the last five days. I believe that may be the other side of the island, so I think there may be some confusion. We often are confused with the other side of Watson Island, which we're excited to see move forward also. We also want the helipad. We want to see Watson Island happen. We agree it's great real estate, Commissioner. The joke or the rumor that there's a curse on this island feels more and more real every day, because it's been three years now, and every time we're making two steps forward, we end up making three steps back, and so Mr. Spring can review the numbers with you, because he spent a lot of time on it. Commissioner Pardo: And Larry -- I'm sorry to interrupt, but I just wanted to ask Larry a quick question. If it was -- when we sold fee -simple on the north side of the island, not to create more confusion about north and south, we sold 5.3 acres on the north side of the island for $139 million. Vice Chair Carollo: Plus everything else they gave -- were going to give. Commissioner Pardo: No, I mean that -- Vice Chair Carollo: Because he threw in about $9 million that he said he's giving. Commissioner Pardo: No, I'm talking about the north side of the island. Vice Chair Carollo: Right, right. Commissioner Pardo: Yeah. Vice Chair Carollo: They also gave millions more beyond $131 million. Commissioner Pardo: Right. Larry Spring: Well -- Mr. Noriega: Well -- but let's clarify that too, because that is, what, four times the number of units that this has entitled to it, right? Commissioner Pardo: Right. Mr. Noriega: Right? It's -- Unidentified Speaker: Six times. Mr. Noriega: Yeah, six times. It's a much bigger project, a lot more value added, and their payments on the value spread out over time, by the way, it's not coming up front. It's not front -loaded like this is, too. So, there's a lot of considerations in terms of the economy. Vice Chair Carollo: I'll give you that. Mr. Noriega: Yeah -- City of Miami Page 54 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Commissioner Pardo: But -- Mr. Noriega: -- it's just a different -- it's a different deal. Vice Chair Carollo: And look, if it weren't the problems that we went through on this property, this would not even be a question, because the price I think we all would agree would be tens upon tens of millions of dollars more. But they acquired a lease, they bought the lease that was there before, and we got put up against the 8-ball, and I find it somewhat amusing that the guy that got us there now is dressed up as a saint, Saint Ken, and he forgot that it was his motion up here, him pushing the commission into an arena that we never should have gone. I wasn 't here at the time, even though he accused me of that in a debate. I wasn 't here at the time. It cost the City about $20 million in the damages that we had to pay. In addition -- Commissioner Gabela: I believe it was $20 million. Vice Chair Carollo: Uh-huh. Commissioner Gabela: Somewhere in there. Vice Chair Carollo: And somewhere in the area of four, maybe more than -- more than that, million, in our own attorney's fees and the attorney's fees for the other side, $29, $30 million. And this is why this is even muddier than ever, because frankly, the guy that had the original lease, if we would have just given him a little more rope, he would have hung himself, because he had no idea of complying, no intention, rather, of complying, nor did he have the financial whereabouts of -- apparently. This is why he's selling to them. The same thing happened on the other side, when we kept getting those French guys coming every six months before the commission, wanting us to forgive millions of dollars, and I voted against it each time because it was outrageous. And they would come with alligator tears. And they promised that 'd be the last time they would be here, then they would come back again. And I knew what happened there. I just don't want to get to the point to have to talk about it publicly, you know, it's you guys' problems. But the City of Miami got hurt into the tens of millions of dollars there because what did they do? They finally sold it and flipped it. And when they did the flipping, we would have been entitled to all the millions that we forgave them and they made. But people have very, very short memories up here. And there's no media that covers what's important to the city. They cover what they want to cover. But -- so anyway, I'm not blaming them for this whole thing, because it's got a history. But I need to be sure that -- on what this really is worth, because I don 't want history to say that, hey, I was part of approving a real bad deal for the city, what some would call a giveaway. And if it's a good deal, like we're being told, then, you know, I want to push the quail out. It's --was taught to me, that saying by flush the quail, by some southern gentleman that took me quail hunting and showed me how to quail hunt, and I want to flush the quail here. And if everything's what Ern being told, then let's put it out there so there's no doubt. If it's not that that way, then I'm going to expect either for you to go forward on your 99-year lease or to provide additional dollars if you want to buy it. Chair King: I believe there was a response to his question with respect to mathematical calculation. Vice Chair Carollo: Well, he's going to have to go through it. I doubt it if he could -- Chair King: If you don 't have the mathematical calculation, I don 't want to hear any - - he asked a specific question. If you can calculate year one, year two, year three, that's how you asked for it. City of Miami Page 55 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Vice Chair Carollo: Well, this is going to be 89 years on 2.5 percent increase every year, compounded. Chair King: So, if it's going to take you some time to make that calculation, then I'll move on to Commissioner Pardo's question. Commissioner Pardo: I think they may have an answer. Mr. Spring: Through the Chair, Larry Spring with Achievement Consulting Group. Commissioner, that calculation that you're looking for is in the appraisal, so I can give it to you right now. Vice Chair Carollo: Go ahead. Mr. Spring: It's there. Commissioner Gabela: Larry, what I'm going to ask, I'm in the same boat. I'm not going to go for this today. I'm not going to pretend that you guys -- I need you guys -- Mr. Spring: I was just letting you know it was there. Commissioner Gabela: -- and I'm not trying to torpedo your deal, okay? Commissioner Pardo: Yeah. Commissioner Gabela: I understand the situation. I understand the history of this place and what you just said. I'm not trying to torpedo your deal, but I got to be responsible here. I got a fiduciary duty to the taxpayer, okay? And we need to get, like the Commissioner Carollo says, every possible dollar that's reasonable for you and for us. So, what I would like is for you guys to walk me through the numbers so I can understand the numbers exactly, and what we're doing, and that's what I ask. That's not going to be done today, okay? So, as for me, I'm a no at this minute, and I ask for you guys to meet up in my office, wherever you like, and walk me through the numbers, you know what I mean, for an hour, 45 minutes, whatever, so I can understand exactly what is going on here. Commissioner Rosado: I -- Vice Chair Carollo: Excuse me -- Chair King: Commissioner Pardo? Commissioner Pardo: Yeah, I just wanted to -- Chair King: Hold on, hold on. Commissioner Pardo: -- actually follow up with where I was going. Larry, originally, I had made the comment it was $139 million for 5.3 acres. What we're looking at now is 3.2 acres. Correct me if I'm wrong or if I misunderstood something. The two appraisals that the City ordered, our appraisers looked at that value, looked at that comp, and looked at the present value of those lease payments to come up with a today value of what is fair and market price for a property that is not fee simple -- Mr. Spring: That's correct. City of Miami Page 56 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Commissioner Pardo: -- it's a restricted property. All of that impacts value in a large way. From what I know of the appraisal and having looked at pieces of it, it comes up to the higher of the two values from those two appraisals, which was $29 million. Mr. Spring: That is correct. Commissioner Pardo: Okay. Commissioner Rosado: I -- I share -- gentlemen, if I could. I share Commissioner Gabela 's concerns and Commissioner Carollo 's concerns as well. This is important enough and permanent enough that I would actually like to make a motion to defer to the December 11 th meeting and for each of us to have a more detailed sit-down with you. I'm not looking to kick the can down forever. I think you 've sensed my impatience on a number of items. On this one, it's detailed enough that the idea of trying to do math here now at this moment in time before making a decision seems like not the best use of anyone's time. I'd like to make a motion to defer the item to December 11 th. I'd like to meet with each of you. Vice Chair Carollo: Second. Second. Commissioner Rosado: I think we've done this without the chair in place -- Commissioner Pardo: She'll be right back. Vice Chair Carollo: Second. If I may say this, Larry, Larry, you give me what you have there because what my quick calculations, and I didn 't take my smart pill today, by the way, shows me that beginning first 10 years stays the same beginning in year 10, so you got 89 more years, by the end of year 89, the yearly payments would have increased 290 percent. Mr. Spring: So -- Vice Chair Carollo: 290 percent. Now, I think 290 percent is, you know -- Mr. Spring: So, to give you the details, you were starting off correctly. It starts -- the net cash flow on this starts out at $939,000 a year and at the end of it grows to $12, 024,000. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay. Mr. Spring: But the present value -- Vice Chair Carollo: If you add up all the -- if you add up all the years -- Mr. Spring: Right. Vice Chair Carollo: -- the whole 99 years, what does it come to? Mr. Spring: I have to do that simple math, but it's here on the thing. Vice Chair Carollo: I thought you told me you had it. Mr. Spring: Yeah, I do. I have the -- I have it here in front of me. It's not summarized because it's the present value. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay, can you just humor me at least, can you give me the amount before the meeting is over? City of Miami Page 57 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Mr. Spring: Yeah, I'll give it to you right -- before I leave here, you'll have it in your hands. Vice Chair Carollo: And it's based on what percent per year increase did they use? Mr. Freedman: Commissioner, both appraisers did exactly what you said, which is they took the rent every year. Vice Chair Carollo: Yeah, but what was the interest rate on the CPI? Mr. Freedman: For CPI, there's a floor of 1 percent and a ceiling of 5 percent. Both appraisers use a 3 percent over the whole 99 years to grow to that number. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay, so I was very conservative with it. Mr. Freedman: You were. Vice Chair Carollo: I used 2.5. Mr. Freedman: Both appraisers did exactly what you said, including the value of the land, and then discounting that back by the 99 years. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay. Mr. Freedman: The other piece there, and which is why both of them came within a couple million dollars of each other, because the difference there is the discount rate. The rent is established in the lease. But just as a point to Commissioner Pardo 's, the other side of the island, you mentioned $135 or $139 million. Regardless of when that money is being paid, because ours is being paid in one shot, that was for 600 units. So even if you -- I'm not looking to change your mind, we'll take the deferral, we'll sit and do the math. But just simplistically, 600 units on $139 million, that math is much simpler to do. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay, but how many units do you have? Mr. Freedman: 105 is what we're restricted to. Vice Chair Carollo: Condominiums, but then you're going to be able to do, what, 150 hotel units? Mr. Freedman: Our program is approximately 80 hotel keys. And the hotel keys carry Vice Chair Carollo: I thought I understand 105 condos, another 150 units, and then a separate tower for 350. Mr. Freedman: No, I think you're mixing the towers. For this tower, for the 3.2 acres, the original program that we intended was 80 hotel keys and 105 units. And the residences, the pure condominium residences, are restricted to 105. That's never changed. We've never changed that. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay, so this side is 105 condo units. Mr. Freedman: Correct. Vice Chair Carollo: And 80 or so hotels. City of Miami Page 58 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Mr. Freedman: 80 lodging units. Vice Chair Carollo: Which is hotel. What size will those be? Will they be normal hotels? Mr. Freedman: Yes. There's hotel keys that range in size. The point there is, is that the land value attributable to hotel keys is a fraction of the condominiums. Vice Chair Carollo: Yeah, but you're -- you 're -- Mr. Freedman: And just one more comment about the lease. Vice Chair Carollo: You 're limited to that, and I understand that, and that's something that I will take into consideration because it's a much smaller project. Mr. Freedman: Yeah, and just the last point, you made a great comment, which is, we can do exactly what we plan on doing under the lease. Vice Chair Carollo: Yeah. Mr. Freedman: The tax revenue that is substantial, you take that same $20 million and compound it the same way you just did on the lease payments. That's billions and billions of dollars over that same period of time. Under a leasehold, that is significantly less. Vice Chair Carollo: Well, I would do that, but the reality is that I won 't need to do that because you give the City $29 million. Government is like a big sinkhole. The more you dump into it, the more it'll eat up. And we're going to see the $29 million be gone real quick. So, it'll be to humor myself to figure out, compounding it throughout the same time, how much it'll bring. But it ain't going to be around quick. We'll give $7.5 million to FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) or whoever comes next, another $10 million to the Underline, and money here and money there, it'll be gone quicker than you can blink. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): My apologies, Vice Chair, for the interruption. If I could have the speaker's name for the record, sir? Mr. Freedman: Greg Freedman. Mr. Hannon: Thank you, sir. Mr. Freedman: Thank you. Mr. Motwani: So just to make sure we're all clear, so between the two appraisals that the city has, one is net present value based on the assumptions we went through at $27 million for the value of what the City owns, the other is at $28.9 million. We would be paying $29 million plus $9 million of additional community benefits on top of what we already previously agreed to. And to the extent we came back and said, we changed our minds, we want to go build 500 condos, we would have to come back to the commission, go back to the voters, and start this process all over again, and then pay whatever that appraised value is. Vice Chair Carollo: I -- I understand that. Larry, can you do another exercise, just for the heck of it? The $29 million that they're going to give, then run it through 99 years, let's do 3 percent, let's do 4 percent interest. Do one at three, one at four. Who knows City of Miami Page 59 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 what the interest rate will be in the future. You know, we might go back to the heydays where it's back to 18, 20 percent, but we'll see. Commissioner Gabela: Okay, so what are we doing here, folks? Are we -- Vice Chair Carollo: We're deferring this. Commissioner Gabela: -- we deferring? Vice Chair Carollo: There's a motion to defer. Commissioner Gabela: Okay, so -- Chair King: Oh, there's a motion to defer? Vice Chair Carollo: There's a motion and a second to defer. Commissioner Pardo: Yeah. Chair King: Wait, who? Commissioner Rosado: Yeah, Chair -- I -- Chairwoman, when you stepped out, I made a motion to defer, and I'd like to add to that motion that I'd like the administration to create a one page document summarizing the deal because there is a tremendous amount of misinformation, misunderstanding out there in the public consciousness that I'd like to nip at. Chair King: Okay. Vice Chair Carollo: Yeah, I think it's important that that's done because this commission cannot look like it's giving property away. So, I think it's important for the City's future that you do it. Chair King: Okay. I'm not in favor of a deferral, but it's whatever my colleagues agree on. We -- we have been going through this for years. We've negotiated an extensive community benefits package. And fun fact, the voters voted for this. This is not something that we're making up. This is not something that we've taken on ourselves. This is a referendum that was approved by the voters, not us, not this commission. There are several compelling arguments. I just want to put one thing on the record with the manager, because in addition to the $9 million that is being for community benefits, affordable housing, the City is contributing $9 million for affordable housing for all of our districts for us because while Watson Island is situated in D2 (District 2), the other districts will not benefit from that. And I was very vocal about that early on because my constituents are not going to Watson Island to go to the park. They will not. So, I was pleased with the deal that we, we as a body, with the exception of you, Commissioner Rosado, created with this and I thought that it was good for the entirety of the city of Miami and I still do. I, again, do not like this where we go back and forth, back and forth, and at the time -- at this time, then it's as if we all have amnesia. But whatever the will of the body is, but that's my feeling. I'm ready to move on this with, with the assurance from administration, Mr. Manager, that that match of 9 million for affordable housing from the City is part of the deal. Let me hear you say that. Mr. Noriega: I'm happy to commit that $9 million. Commissioner Pardo: And infrastructure. City of Miami Page 60 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Mr. Noriega: And infrastructure. Chair King: Right, and/or affordable housing and/or infrastructure. So, I believe that there's a motion on the floor when I stepped away; is there a second? Vice Chair Carollo: There was. Mr. Hannon: There was a second. Chair King: There's a motion and a second. All in favor? Vice Chair Carollo: Aye. Commissioner Rosado: Aye. Commissioner Gabela: Aye. Chair King: No. Vice Chair Carollo: This is to bring back next meeting -- Commissioner Rosado: Yes. Vice Chair Carollo: -- December llth. Chair King: Okay. Mr. Hannon: My apologies, Chair, is that -- Chair King: I don 't know -- Mr. Hannon: 4-1? Commissioner? Commissioner Pardo: Yeah. Chair King: You voted to defer it as well? Commissioner Pardo: It's until the next meeting, right? Mr. Hannon: Yes, to the 11 th. Commissioner Pardo: And just basically to bring more public -- Commissioner Rosado: Yeah. Commissioner Pardo: -- process. Chair King: Okay. I'm -- I'm good for public process, I guess. Commissioner Pardo: So unanimous. No? Chair King: No. Commissioner Pardo: Okay. Chair King: No, because I like us to -- City of Miami Page 61 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 PH.14 18463 Commissioners and Mayor Commissioner Pardo: I understand. Chair King: -- for our word. Commissioner Pardo: No, all good points, yeah. Chair King: You know, for our word. Okay. So, it's deferred to the next commission meeting. Thank you. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENTS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 29-D OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, WAIVING THE BIDDING AND REFERENDUM REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT"), IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY') AND MIAMI YACHT CLUB, INC., A NON-PROFIT FLORIDA CORPORATION ("LESSEE"), FOR THE LEASING OF APPROXIMATELY 6.56 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY AND BAY BOTTOM LAND, OF CITY -OWNED WATERFRONT PROPERTY ON WATSON ISLAND, LOCATED AT 1001 MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA ("PROPERTY"), FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING A YACHT CLUB, SAID AGREEMENT TO: (1) COMMENCE ON APRIL 1, 2026 AND CONTINUE FOR AN INITIAL TERM OF THIRTY YEARS, WITH TWO (2) OPTIONS TO RENEW OF FIVE (5) YEARS EACH; (2) BE AT AN ANNUAL BASE RENT OF ONE HUNDRED FORTY FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($144,000.00), AND PERCENTAGE RENT EQUAL TO TEN (10%) OF GROSS SALES EXCEEDING ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($120,000.00) WITH A TWO AND HALF PERCENT (2.5%) INCREASE IN THE ANNUAL BASE RENT, WITH TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS MORE SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN SAID AGREEMENT; 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. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0477 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PH.14, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)" and Item PH.1. City of Miami Page 62 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 PH.15 18467 Commissioners and Mayor RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-85(A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S FINDING, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A," THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") AND WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SAID PROCEDURES; AUTHORIZING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE DISTRICT 2 COMMISSIONER'S SHARE OF THE CITY'S ANTI- POVERTY INITIATIVE IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($120,000.00) TO REBUILDING TOGETHER MIAMI-DADE, INC., A FLORIDA NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION ("RTMD"), IN SUPPORT OF THE SAFE AT HOME & TREE TRIMMING PROGRAM; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0478 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PH.15, please see Item PH.1. END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS City of Miami Page 63 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 RE.1 18280 Office of the City Clerk RE - RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), OFFICIALLY ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY CLERK'S CERTIFICATION OF THE CANVASS AND DECLARATION OF THE RESULTS, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A," OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 2025, FOR THE ELECTION OF MAYOR, COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3, COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5, AND THE REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 2025 TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0479 MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s) RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S) MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Chair King: Gentlemen, are there any items from the RE (Resolution) items that you would like to pull for discussion? Commissioner Gabela: I got a list. Chair King: For RE? Commissioner Gabela: Yeah. RE.2, RE.8, RE.9. Chair King: Wait, wait, wait, wait. Hold on, hold on. Okay. You said RE.2? Commissioner Gabela: RE.2, RE.9. Chair King: RE.9. Commissioner Gabela: RE.10. Chair King: RE.10. Commissioner Gabela: RE.10, I want to defer. I'm sorry. I made a mistake. RE.10, I want to defer. Chair King: You want to defer. Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, that's fine. Arthur Noriega (City Manager): Madam Chair. I just realized that RE.2, there was a request to defer to the January 22nd meeting. I didn 't include it in the order of the day. I know Commissioner Gabela wants to pull it for discussion, but I had intended to defer that item. City of Miami Page 64 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Chair King: Okay, well, we have another one that wants to be deferred. RE.10, you said you want to defer, Commissioner Gabela? Commissioner Gabela: Yes, that's mine. So, I want to defer that one. Chair King: Okay, so I'm going to take a vote on that. Are there any other items that you want to pull for discussion with the REs? Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, 11. Chair King: RE.11. Commissioner Gabela: Which I'm sure some of you want to discuss it. 13. Chair King: 13. Commissioner Gabela: No, I'm good on 13. I'm sorry. Chair King: You're good on 13. Commissioner Gabela: I'm good on 13. Okay, bear with me here. 22, it's a vote up and down, but something's changed. So, RE.22 and 29. Chair King: 29. Commissioner Pardo, do you have any items on the REs that you would like to pull for discussion? Commissioner Pardo: RE.18. Chair King: RE.18, okay. Commissioner Rosado, are there any items that you would like to pull for the REs? Commissioner Rosado: I'd like to pull RE.6. Chair King: RE. 6. Commissioner Rosado: And no other items. Chair King: Vice Chair? Vice Chair Carollo: Could we go over the items that have been deferred so far? Chair King: For the resolutions are -- Vice Chair Carollo: Either deferred or assigned to another meeting or withdrawn. Chair King: RE.28 has been withdrawn. Vice Chair Carollo: RE.28? Chair King: Correct. Mr. Noriega: 27 and 28. Chair King: RE.28 and 27 have been withdrawn. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay. City of Miami Page 65 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Commissioner Rosado: Could we go through them? Chair King: Who just asked that? Commissioner Rosado: That was me, Madam Chair. Chair King: Oh, okay. I'm going to go -- okay, so for now, we have items that are being pulled is RE.2. Commissioner Gabela: No, it's going to be deferred. Chair King: You want to defer? Commissioner Gabela: No, he said he was going to defer. Chair King: Oh, okay. I'm sorry. Commissioner Gabela: But he missed it, right? Chair King: Okay. [Later...] Chair King: Anyone else wants to pull any items for discussion? All right. Commissioner Pardo: No, but I did want to give a quick shout out to the DDA (Downtown Development Authority) for their support of the Brickell Avenue bridge plaque. Chair King: Okay. Commissioner Pardo: The residents are happy about that. Chair King: Okay. So, may I have a motion for RE.1, RE.3, RE.4, RE.5, RE.7, RE.8, RE.12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, RE.19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26. Have a motion? Commissioner Pardo: So moved. Commissioner Rosado: So moved. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): Okay, Chair. So, there's a couple of things that I need to do here. So, RE.1 will be as amended pursuant to a substitution memo dated November 18, 2025, in addition to submitting a memo into the record as backup documentation. That's RE.1. RE.3 is to be amended to include Florida Statute information. Chair King: RE.19? Mr. Hannon: I'm almost there, sorry. My apologies. So, RE.19 will be amended pursuant to a substitution memo dated November 12, 2025. RE.26 will be amended pursuant to a substitution memo dated November 12, 2025. And I also, for RE.9, I -- that's been pulled. Chair King: That's been pulled. Mr. Hannon: And for RE.14, I have a submittal by Commissioner Rosado. So, for RE.14, there's a submittal. And that is all I have. Thank you, Chair. City of Miami Page 66 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Chair King: So, I have a motion and a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Motion carries unanimously. At this time, gentlemen, I would like to break for lunch, and if we may take up the Midtown CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) very quickly. Is that okay -- Commissioner Pardo: Yep. Chair King: -- before we break? Okay, let's flip the tape and get the Midtown CRA. Thank you, everyone. We will resume two hours after the completion of the Midtown CRA. That conclude -- that -- we're in recess for the City of Miami Commission meeting for November 20th, 2025. Thank you. City of Miami Page 67 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 RE.2 RESOLUTION 17812 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH Department of ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, p RETROACTIVELY RATIFYING, CONFIRMING, AND APPROVING Solid Waste THE CITY MANAGER'S EMERGENCY FINDINGS, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A", PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-90 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"); WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING METHODS AS NOT BEING PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI; RETROACTIVELY APPROVING THE SELECTION OF JMP GROUP LLC, ("CONTRACTOR") FOR THE PROVISION OF LITTER WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES (CITYWIDE) ("SERVICES") FOR AN APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $1,668,092.20 FOR FY24-25 AND $1,292,000.00 FOR FY25-26; RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "B," WITH CONTRACTOR FOR THE PROVISION OF THE SERVICES; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS, MODIFICATIONS, AND EXTENSIONS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, SUBJECT TO ALL ALLOCATIONS, APPROPRIATIONS, AND BUDGETARY APPROVALS HAVING BEEN PREVIOUSLY MADE, COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE, INCLUDING, THE CITY OF MIAMI'S PROCUREMENT ORDINANCE, ANTI -DEFICIENCY ACT, AND FINANCIAL INTEGRITY PRINCIPLES, ALL AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY CODE, AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS, AS MAY BE DEEMED NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE. MOTION TO: Defer RESULT: DEFERRED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: Item RE.2 was deferred to the January 22, 2026, City Commission Meeting. Chair King: RE.2 will be deferred and RE.10 will be deferred. May I have a motion to defer RE.2 and RE.10? Commissioner Rosado: So moved. Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: That is to the December 11 th meeting. December 11 th. Commissioner Gabela: December 11 th, okay with you, Art? City of Miami Page 68 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Arthur Noriega (City Manager): Well, for RE.2, it was January 22nd. Chair King: And RE.2, January -- Mr. Noriega: 22nd. Commissioner Gabela: 22nd. Chair King: 22nd or 20 -- Mr. Noriega: January 22nd -- Chair King: 22nd. Mr. Noriega: -- the second meeting in January. Chair King: Okay, January 22nd. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): So, my apologies, so RE.2 is to defer? Chair King: January 22nd, deferred. Mr. Hannon: Okay. And RE.10 is to what date? Chair King: December 11 th. Okay, and what remains that has been not -- well, I'll tell you what was pulled. Commissioner Gabela: You know what, you can defer RE.10 indefinitely. I'm done, RE.10. Chair King: Oh, you can just withdraw it. Commissioner Gabela: Okay, withdraw. Okay. Chair King: Todd, do you need another motion to withdraw it? Mr. Hannon: No, so right now we still have a motion on the floor. The motion on the floor is to defer RE.2 to January 22nd, 2026. Now RE.10 is going to be withdrawn. Chair King: Yes. Mr. Hannon: Okay. Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: I did it already, but just so you make sure, okay. Vice Chair Carollo: RE.9 was withdrawn or deferred? Chair King: No, RE.9 is pulled for discussion. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay, alright. City of Miami Page 69 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Chair King: So, I'll tell you what we have pulled for discussion. We have RE.6 pulled for the discussion. RE.9 pulled for discussion. RE.11 is pulled for discussion. RE.18 is pulled for discussion. RE.22, pulled for discussion. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay. Chair King: And RE.29 is pulled for discussion. Vice Chair Carollo: Alright. Chair King: Okay. RE.3 RESOLUTION 17392 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH Office of ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING APPROPRIATIONS RELATING TO Mana ement and OPERATIONAL AND BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE g FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025. Budget ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0480 MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s) RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S) MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.3, please see Item RE.1. RE.4 RESOLUTION 18369 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH f ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING Office o Mana of and THE CITY MANAGER TO UNDERTAKE THIS AMENDMENT IN g ORDER TO ADD TO AND TO REVISE CAPITAL PROJECTS IN Budget THE CITY OF MIAMI'S ("CITY") FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 MULTI- YEAR CAPITAL PLAN ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R-25-0412 ("ADOPTED CAPITAL PLAN"), AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR ADDED PROJECTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING CERTAIN NECESSARY ACTIONS BY THE CITY MANAGER AND DESIGNATED CITY OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENTS IN ORDER TO UPDATE THE RELEVANT FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR ONGOING CAPITAL PROJECTS, PROJECT CLOSE-OUTS, AND FOR GRANTS AND OTHER FUNDING SOURCES IN PROGRESS IN CONNECTION HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0481 City of Miami Page 70 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.4, please see Item RE.1. RE.5 RESOLUTION 18395 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH De artment of ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO p EXECUTE A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION GRANT AGREEMENT, Resilience and IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, BETWEEN THE Public Works CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ("FDOT"), ACCEPTING THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S CONTRIBUTION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100,626.00, FOR CAPITAL FUNDING FOR UP TO THREE (3) REPLACEMENT TRANSIT VEHICLES ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0482 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.5, please see Item RE.1. City of Miami Page 71 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 RE.6 RESOLUTION 18325 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH Department of ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BICYCLE p MASTER PLAN, DATED SEPTEMBER 2025, PREPARED BY Resilience and KIMLEY HORN, INC. FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI'S DEPARTMENT Public Works OF RESILIENCE AND PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NUMBERS 40- B203613 & 40-B70245, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A" ("BICYCLE MASTER PLAN"), TO UPDATE THE 2009 BICYCLE MASTER PLAN PROVIDING UPDATED TYPICAL SECTIONS, IDENTIFYING IMPROVEMENTS, OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVING SAFETY AND MOBILITY, AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE BICYCLE MASTER PLAN; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Defer RESULT: DEFERRED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record: Item RE.6 was deferred to the January 22, 2026, City Commission Meeting. Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item RE.6, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)." Chair King: Welcome back to the South -- welcome back to the City of Miami Commission meeting for November 20th, 2025. We are going to pick up where we left off. The first item that was pulled is RE.6. It's approve and adopt a Bicycle Master Plan. I'm not sure who pulled that. Commissioner Rosado: I pulled it, Madam Chair. Chair King: Okay. Commissioner Rosado: Several of the bicycle folks had reached out to me, as I think they -- I imagine they may have reached out to several of us. So, there's a couple things I'd like to put on the record that were emailed to me. They requested, I think, four things. That policy implementation guidelines be prepared with input from the cycling community, that a -- the 10 high priority projects that are implementable be identified, that a five-year action plan be created, and that there be progress review every five years. What I'd like to request is that we defer the item to January and have them present to the DDA (Downtown Development Authority), because I know that there's some concerns that downtown stakeholders have mentioned, and so they'd like to have this presented at the Downtown Development Authority meeting for December, which is December 19th, and that also there be a meeting here in the chambers that is both an in person meeting with a Zoom or Teams option that we can promote so that neighborhood associations and others can also provide some feedback. Chair King: I like the idea of the community input, and I would also like to be a cosponsor. This is smart legislation. It's important, and I share the concerns. That's partly why I stopped riding my bike, because I'm afraid. I'm legitimately afraid, and City of Miami Page 72 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 the reason why I fell off my bike is because a car was coming at me, and I got scared. I hit the brake. I flipped over, bounced up on my hand, broke my hand, and now I'm PTSD (Post -Traumatic Stress Disorder), I guess you would say PTSD. And I'm like, to get to a nice bike trail, I'd have to traverse Biscayne Boulevard. And I'm not going to do that on my bicycle. You can 't get on the sidewalk because then I'm impeding people walking and this and that. So, I'm glad that you took this up, and I'd like to cosponsor it. And I understand that there's a request for a deferral, Commissioner Pardo. Commissioner Pardo: Yeah, obviously, I also agree. We've had a lot of the same comments as Commissioner Rosado just put on the record. So, I'll let go of that. And as a biker, I can definitely say I don 't actually know anyone who's been biking as long as I have who hasn 't been hit by a car in one way or another, including myself even small, you know, things. And riding, if you're not riding on the street, which I largely try not to, where possible, then you're competing with utility poles, the other pole, broken sidewalks. They're really -- we need this desperately. I couldn't be more in favor of having this open forum and a Zoom opportunity. And I like the fact that we're doing this and deferring this until the next meeting. Chair King: What I love about community input, nine times out of the ten, the community really, they are the subject matter experts. I'm not a subject matter expert on bike safety, creating paths that would be safe. So, I love the idea of having the community have -- give us advice on how to get this right. So, may I have a motion to defer RE --? I'm sorry. Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, real quick, I'd just like to say just a caution that I'm all for it, the safety and everything, as long as it doesn 't impede the traffic situation that we have in Miami. You know, that it doesn't make the traffic situation worse. So, I'm all for it, but let's be clear that, you know, what I don 't want to do is, you know, open more lanes and then it's going to affect the traffic situation that's already bad enough as is. That's all. Chair King: Okay. May I have a motion to defer? Commissioner Gabela: Motion. Commissioner Rosado: To January -- Chair King: To January. Commissioner Rosado: -- 22nd. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): January 8th or January 22nd? Chair King: I think the second meeting in January is best. Mr. Hannon: January 22nd. Unidentified Speaker: Second. Chair King: Okay. I have a motion and a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Motion carries. Item is deferred until January 22nd. City of Miami Page 73 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 RE.7 RESOLUTION 18344 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH De artment of ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO p EXECUTE AN OFF -SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION AND Resilience and MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE Public Works ATTACHED FORM, WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ("FDOT"), FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON STATE ROAD 968 / FLAGLER STREET AT SOUTHWEST 49 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, FOR GENERAL ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS CORRIDOR, INCLUDING IMPROVEMENTS ON ROADS NOT ON THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0483 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.7, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)" and Item RE.1. RE.8 RESOLUTION 18426 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING Ba front Park BAYFRONT PARK MANAGEMENT TRUST ("TRUST") MEMBER Y HORACIO STUART AGU I RRE AS VICE CHAIRPERSON OF THE Management Trust TRUST; FURTHER APPOINTING TRUST MEMBER ANA MATOS AS TREASURER OF THE TRUST. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0484 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.8, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)" and Item RE.1. RE.9 RESOLUTION 18090 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT and Ma or BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI AND ANTONIO G. DIAZ AS y INDEPENDENT INSPECTOR GENERAL, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-160(C) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, AS AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0485 City of Miami Page 74 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s) RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S) MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item RE.9, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)." Chair King: The next item that was pulled is RE9., approve employment agreement for our inspector general. I'm not sure who pulled that item. Commissioner Gabela: I think it was me. Chair King: You? Okay. Commissioner Gabela: No, because I don't know if we want to talk about it or not. I mean, I know what I'm going to do. I'm ready for a motion, but -- Commissioner Pardo: I'm good. Commissioner Gabela: Are you? Commissioner Rosado: We've got a substitute memo that the city clerk can distribute. I'm also comfortable with this item. I think we've, hopefully, given everybody on the dais time to be able to process it and meet with Mr. Diaz, and I think it's important to move forward. I know that the change that I had requested is to try to strike a balance between his concerns that there could be a termination for exclusively political reasons, and with our consideration that we would like to terminate somebody if they're also not performing. And so, what I had proffered is something I'd seen in another contract where his termination could be made, whether with or without cause, subject to a four -fifths vote, so not a unanimous vote, but a four -fifths, but over the span of two meetings, which would give everyone time to cool off if at one meeting tempers flare -- Chair King: Let it mature. Commissioner Rosado: -- it would have to come back. What's that? Chair King: Let it mature. Commissioner Pardo: Let it mature. Commissioner Rosado: Let it mature. That's a good phrase. Commissioner Gabela: Has anything changed from yesterday, the briefing in this document here? Xavier Alban (Deputy City Attorney): No, what we briefed is what was put in that document. And the message that was sent after to all the commissioner's offices was after that, your briefing so. Commissioner Gabela: So, what does this entail here? Commissioner Rosado: I think that might be the -- City of Miami Page 75 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Commissioner Gabela: In brief Commissioner Rosado: -- the two meeting and four -fifths item. I don't think that was in the original document. I think that's the change. Commissioner Pardo: The part that was really important to me was the arbitration so that if he was fired, you know, purely as retaliatory from part of the commission, he would have a place to go that could actually reinstate him if it was found that it was retaliatory. So, I'm all in. Chair King: Well, I don 't know that -- but that wouldn 't exist, right? Because if he can be terminated without cause, there is no retaliation. It's just without cause. So that kind of would take us in a circle. Commissioner Pardo: He needs to prove retaliation. Mr. Alban: So he would still be able to bring a claim of retaliation, but he would have to prove that. Unidentified Speaker: Correct. Chair King: Okay. Commissioner Gabela: So, the burden of proof would be on him? Mr. Alban: Yes. Commissioner Gabela: On the second round of the -- Chair King: Okay. Well, I'm good. Ready for a vote? Commissioner Gabela: Ready. Commissioner Rosado: Yes. Chair King: May I have a motion? Commissioner Pardo: Motion. Commissioner Gabela: Second. Chair King: All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): And that will be as amended. Chair King: As amended. Now, gentlemen -- Commissioner Gabela: Congratulations, sir. Commissioner Rosado: Welcome, Mr. Diaz. Chair King: If -- City of Miami Page 76 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 RE.10 17688 Commissioners and Mayor RE.11 18462 Commissioners and Mayor Commissioner Pardo: We have an inspector general. Chair King: If you don't mind, may we swear him in right now? Commissioner Pardo: Would love it. Chair King: Take a pause. Commissioner Rosado: Sure. Chair King: Okay. Todd, do I have to recess the meeting? No, we can just do it? Okay, we're going to swear you in immediately so you can get to work. At this time, Antonio G. Diaz was sworn in as Independent Inspector General by City Clerk Todd B. Hannon. RESOLUTION 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: Withdraw RESULT: WITHDRAWN MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.10, please see Item RE.2. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE AND ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ("RFP") TO IDENTIFY A QUALIFIED OPERATOR TO MANAGE GRAPELAND WATER PARK, LOCATED AT 1550 NORTHWEST 37 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA ("PARK") WITH THE GOALS OF EXTENDING THE PARK'S OPERATIONAL SEASON BEYOND THE CURRENT TWO -MONTH PERIOD, INCREASING PUBLIC ACCESS, AND PROMOTING AFFORDABILITY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0486 City of Miami Page 77 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item RE.11, please see "Order of the Day." Chair King: Commissioner Gabela, I believe the next item is yours, Grapeland Water Park. Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, so basically for those that are interested in knowing what the attempt here is to do the RFP (Request for Proposals), to get an operator to run it, because like I said, and I think I said this the last time I was here or the time before, that I went out and I took an inspection. My residents were concerned that the park was only opening up two months out of the year. This park was built in 2008 at a cost of $8 million to the taxpayer. I don't know for how many years now it's been open only two months out of the year. And the explanation was that, you know, we only have, you know, that when it gets a little bit chilly, people don 't want to go to the park, which is ridiculous, because everybody knows that we have, you know, good weather here nine or ten months out of the year at least. Chair King: Eleven and a half. Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, 11 and a half. Yes, I mean, how many Decembers have we been here, you know, on Christmas, and you have a hot day, a hot summer day, right? Chair King: Yes. Commissioner Gabela: So, you know, there's no excuse for this. And my residents want to see the park open at least seven months out of the year, you know. And I think the ingredients are there now that the Freedom Park is coming, you know, corporate events. So, really, there's no excuse for what's going on, and that's what this is about. And with your help, I'd like to get that done so we can have an RFP to see who, you know, have a competitive process. Chair King: Commissioner, I believe this is smart legislation. I can tell you our weather here is conducive of having that park open year round, particularly when the snowbirds come. We have 60 degree weather and they're walking around in shorts and tank tops. Commissioner Gabela: Yep. Chair King: And last year I ran the Miami Marathon. I ran the half marathon. It was so hot. It was so hot. And that was the first Saturday -- the first Sunday in February. We have tremendous weather and that park should not be closed. And with the proper marketing so that our tourists know that it is there -- Commissioner Gabela: It's going to be a moneymaker. Chair King: It will be. City of Miami Page 78 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 RE.12 18505 Commissioners and Mayor Commissioner Gabela: And it's going to take care of the neighborhoods, and we're going to have a discounted price -- Chair King: Absolutely. Commissioner Gabela: -- for the neighbors and the residents of the City of Miami, all of you guys. So, I think it's going to be a win -win situation. Commissioner Pardo: I think it's important to provide access to the water as well. You know, if it's only operating two months out of the year, it's much better, alleviates some of the stress on all the surrounding, you know, areas that provides access. Chair King: Yes. Commissioner Pardo: I think it's great. Commissioner Rosado: Yeah, I agree with everyone. I think this is a great idea. I drive by this property every day on my way home My kids grew up going there and I'm often wondering like why it's not open, right? I didn 't realize it was all the way down to two months a year. So, kudos, Commissioner. Commissioner Gabela: Thank you. Chair King: Okay, may I have a motion? Commissioner Pardo: Motion. Commissioner Gabela: Second. Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Passes unanimously. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A ROAD JURISDICTION TRANSFER AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY AND AS GENERALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ("FDOT"), TO TRANSFER A PORTION OF NORTHEAST 6TH STREET BETWEEN STATE ROAD 5 ("SR-5") / UNITED STATES ROUTE 1 ("US-1") / BISCAYNE BOULEVARD AND NORTHEAST 2ND AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE SAID TRANSFER FROM THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") STREET SYSTEM TO THE FDOT'S STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM, AS STATED HEREIN; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE FDOT, DISTRICT 6. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0487 City of Miami Page 79 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 RE.13 18476 Commissioners and Mayor RE.14 18451 Commissioners and Mayor MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.12, please see Item RE.1. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE ("CERTIFICATE"), IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A," BY THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") FOR THE BENEFIT OF DULCE VIDA APARTMENTS, LLC ("COMPANY"), AHP HOUSING FUND 402, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("INVESTOR MEMBER"), AND CITIBANK, N.A., A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION ("LENDER"), TO TRANSFER ITS INTEREST IN THE COMPANY WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CERTIFICATE AND CONFIRMING THE CITY'S RIGHT OF REVERSION CEASES AT THE COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE INCOME -RESTRICTED RESIDENTIAL UNITS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS TO SAID CERTIFICATE, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0488 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.13, please see Item RE.1. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DECLARING NO OBJECTION AND SUPPORTING THE PLACEMENT OF A PLAQUE HONORING "THE PILLAR OF HISTORY" INCLUDING THE "TEQUESTA FAMILY" SCULPTURE LOCATED ON THE BRICKELL AVENUE BRIDGE, MIAMI, FLORIDA; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICIALS. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0489 City of Miami Page 80 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.14, please see Item RE.1. City of Miami Page 81 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 RE.15 18413 Commissioners and Mayor RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, 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 STIRRUP PROPERTIES, INC., A FLORIDA PROFIT CORPORATION ("SELLER"), FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS FOLIO NUMBER(S) 01-4121-007- 6190 AND 01-4121-007-6195, LOCATED AT 3501 PLAZA STREET AND 3503 PLAZA STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA (COLLECTIVELY THE "PROPERTY"), FOR A PURCHASE PRICE OF ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,100,000.00); 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 ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,155,000.00) PURSUANT TO SECTION 62-642, AND SECTION 62-401 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), UPON THE CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION, FROM THE PUBLIC BENEFITS TRUST FUND NO. 10095, TO THE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND NO. 11560; APPROPRIATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,155,000.00) FROM THE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND NO. 11560 TO CAPITAL FUND NO. 34000,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; FURTHER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT ONE OR MORE APPLICATIONS FOR A FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT AND REZONING AS NECESSARY TO DESIGNATE TO "PARKS AND RECREATION" ON THE CITY'S ADOPTED FUTURE LAND USE MAP ("FLUM") OF THE MIAMI COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ("MCNP") AND "CS" TRANSECT ZONE ON THE CITY'S ADOPTED ZONING ATLAS ("ZONING ATLAS") OF THE MIAMI 21 ZONING CODE (ORDINANCE NO. 13114 OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED) ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), UPON THE ACQUISITION BY THE CITY; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY CHANGES TO ADJUST, AMEND, ALLOCATE, AND APPROPRIATE THE BUDGET, AND ANY PART THEREOF, REGARDING CITY OF MIAMI SERVICES AND RESOURCES AS NECESSARY AND LEGALLY ALLOWED; RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING CERTAIN NECESSARY ACTIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER AND DESIGNATED OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENTS TO UPDATE THE RELEVANT FINANCIAL CONTROLS, PROJECT CLOSE-OUTS, City of Miami Page 82 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 RE.16 18464 Commissioners and Mayor ACCOUNTING ENTRIES, AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AND FOR GRANTS AND OTHER FUNDING SOURCES IN PROGRESS AND FOR NECESSARY RELATED DOCUMENT NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTIONS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABLE EFFECTIVE DATES. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0490 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.15, please see Item RE.1. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING APPROPRIATIONS RELATING TO THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R-25-0413 ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2025, AS AMENDED, THE FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, THE STRATEGIC PLAN, AND THE MULTI -YEAR CAPITAL PLAN PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R-25-0412 ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2025, AS AMENDED (COLLECTIVELY, THE "BUDGET"), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY CHANGES TO ADJUST, AMEND, ALLOCATE, AND APPROPRIATE THE BUDGET, AND ANY PART THEREOF, REGARDING CITY OF MIAMI SERVICES AND RESOURCES AS NECESSARY AND LEGALLY ALLOWED; RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING CERTAIN NECESSARY ACTIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER AND DESIGNATED OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENTS TO UPDATE THE RELEVANT FINANCIAL CONTROLS, PROJECT CLOSE-OUTS, ACCOUNTING ENTRIES, AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AND FOR GRANTS AND OTHER FUNDING SOURCES IN PROGRESS AND FOR NECESSARY RELATED DOCUMENT NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTIONS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABLE EFFECTIVE DATES. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0491 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.16, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)" and Item RE.1. City of Miami Page 83 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 RE.17 18436 Commissioners and Mayor RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, 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 BARBARA CABALLERO ("SELLER"), FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS FOLIO NUMBER 01-4001-021- 2840, LOCATED AT 150 NORTHWEST 63 COURT, MIAMI, FLORIDA ("PROPERTY"), FOR A PURCHASE PRICE OF SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($740,000.00); 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; FUNDING FOR THE ACQUISITION SHALL NOT EXCEED EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($800,000.00) WITH FUNDS BEING ALLOCATED, APPROPRIATED, AND AWARDED FROM DISTRICT 4 PARK ENHANCEMENTS AND EXPANSION CAPITAL PROJECT, 40-B243516, USING PARK IMPACT FEES, TO COVER THE COST OF SAID ACQUISITION, INCLUSIVE OF THE COST OF SURVEYS, ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTS, TITLE INSURANCE, SECURING THE PROPERTY, DEMOLITION, PROJECT SIGNAGE AND ALL RELATED CLOSING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID ACQUISITION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT; FURTHER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT ONE OR MORE APPLICATIONS FOR A FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT AND REZONING AS NECESSARY TO DESIGNATE TO "PARKS AND RECREATION" ON THE CITY'S ADOPTED FUTURE LAND USE MAP ("FLUM") OF THE MIAMI COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ("MCNP") AND "CS" TRANSECT ZONE ON THE CITY'S ADOPTED ZONING ATLAS ("ZONING ATLAS") OF THE MIAMI 21 ZONING CODE (ORDINANCE NO. 13114 OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED) ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), UPON THE ACQUISITION BY THE CITY. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0492 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.17, please see Item RE.1. City of Miami Page 84 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 RE.18 18506 Commissioners and Mayor RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ESTABLISHING CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") POLICY TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT RELATED TO THE 2026 WORLD CUP MATCHES TO BE HELD IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, CONSISTING OF A PREVIOUSLY BUDGETED CASH CONTRIBUTION, AND IN - KIND CITY SERVICES VALUED IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($7,500,000.00); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ONE OR MORE RELATED AGREEMENTS, EACH IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITH GREATER MIAMI SPORTS COMMISSION, INC., D/B/A FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 MIAMI HOST COMMITTEE, AND ANY OTHER REQUIRED ENTITIES TO PROVIDE CASH AND IN -KIND SUPPORT CONSISTENT WITH THIS RESOLUTION; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, OR EXTENSIONS, EACH IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, SUBJECT TO ALL ALLOCATIONS, APPROPRIATIONS, AND PRIOR BUDGETARY APPROVALS, AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AS MAY BE DEEMED NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS REQUIRED TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSE OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0493 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Pardo, Rosado NAYS: Gabela ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item RE.18, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)." Chair King: The next item is RE.18, establish policy, provide funding support related to the 2026 World Cup matches. I'm not sure who pulled this item. Commissioner Pardo: I did. Chair King: Oh, Commissioner Pardo. Commissioner Pardo: Yeah, I did. What I'd like is for the City Manager, if you could address the item. Arthur Noriega (City Manager): Certainly, and we have obviously representatives from FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) here. They had put a request -- well, we've been talking about this -- City of Miami Page 85 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Commissioner Pardo: Or they'd like to address whoever. Mr. Noriega: Yeah, I'll do a quick introduction and let, you know, one of them step to the podium if they -- you know, and kind of add a little further context to it. But for probably the better part of a year now, we've been talking about the City's involvement with regards to the World Cup, and obviously, expressly the activation of the FanFest at Bayfront Park. The City's already committed $5 million in cash to the event. And then there was an in -kind request, started off at a much higher number. We've been negotiating more specifically around the real need that would need to be addressed in terms of staffing of the various departments, Police, Fire, Solid Waste, Code, as a resource to the activation. We settled it on this $7.5 million number. Subsequent to that, the federal government offered a program for reimbursement through Homeland Security, to which, you know, anywhere from 80 to 90 percent of our commitment will be reimbursed to the City. So, you know, in the end, the financial lift is not even remotely as heavy as we thought it was originally going to be, so we figured it was the appropriate time to bring this to the Commission. Before we know it, we're going to blink, and you know, World Cup's going to be here and, you know, Miami will certainly be in the spotlight of that. So, really, really excited to work with them on this. And we've been excited. They've been excellent partners. You know, obviously, this is a signature event and one that really is almost generational. Probably won 't come back to Miami for, if ever, but not in our lifetime, given this event's global impact. So, with that said, Felipe, Karla, you guys want to jump in? Felipe Angulo: Good afternoon. Felipe Angulo, offices at 235 Catalonia Avenue here with Karla Fortuny as well as a part of the World Cup Host Committee. Thank you for giving us the time. And as the City Manager just referenced, we've been working closely with the administration on how this number has come up for in -kind services. We've arrived to the $7.5 million number in working in conjunction with the Police Department, the Fire Department, Solid Waste and Code Enforcement. We're happy to also elaborate that the Trump Administration has allocated $625 million for these funds to be able to get reimbursed for host cities. There's 11 host cities in the United States. So, so long as municipal partners apply for this, this grant, and we submit invoices for public safety, so police and fire, we're able to obtain up to a 90 percent reimbursement on that. I'm happy to address any questions any of you might have. Commissioner Pardo: Yeah, so I just want to -- I want to stress a few facts. Number one, this money doesn't leave the City of Miami. This money stays in the City of Miami. Number two, these are services that the City of Miami is expending, period, no matter what, because we're hosting FIFA. Number three, we're able to get -- what we're going to expend anyway, we're able to get it reimbursed up to 80 to 90 percent because it happens to be tied to FIFA. So, it's not money that we're spending and giving out. These are real expenses we're going to take anyway. And we're fortunate to have this ability to reimburse 80 to 90 percent of these real expenses that we're going to have to incur no matter what. So, I think we had a lot of questions about it, and I think that was lost in translation as far as, you know, the people that have been discussing this item. So, I think it's important that people take away that this is actually a big benefit for the City of Miami. Chair King: Commissioner? Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, look, I'm not going to be voting for this, and I think this is a problem in light of all the hardships that's going on in the country with families, you know, having, you know, problems with the grocery bills, with rent. I think this is a slap in the face. I mean, if we got money to do this, then hell, let's give it back to the taxpayer and not, you know, charge so many taxes, you know, yearly. You know, and the other thing is, I'm concerned the reimbursement that you guys keep talking about, I for one am concerned because the Trump Administration has rescinded a lot of the City of Miami Page 86 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 stuff that they think is wasteful spending. You know, so I'm not willing to go out there and take a chance and then, you know, we're not reimbursed, and then all of a sudden we're out of 7.5. That's just me, you know, and I respect everybody else's opinion, you know, but at the end of the day, I can 't in good conscience, you know, vote for this. I mean, I was just giving out, I've been for eight days now on the turkey run, what I call the turkey run, with my wife and all my staff like 20 of us giving, you know, out turkeys for eight days now, and you have to see the need out there of these families. You know, this would be, in my view, you know, a slap in the face to these that we got money to do this kind of thing, you know. This is -- you know, FIFA has money. And listen, I've got nothing against FIFA. My grandkids love soccer. My -- my -- I got two girls and the oldest one, Caroline, is married to an Argentine. So, it's in the -- it runs in the, in the family, in the blood, you know, but I can 't do this. I can 't find myself And I've looked at this. You guys came into my office. You, you know, enlightened me on the, you know, the reimbursement and stuff but I just can 't do it, my friends, I'm sorry. I'm going to take the prudent way, you know. In light of the situation that's going on here, I just can't do it in good faith. I'll leave it at that. Mr. Angulo: And Commissioner, if I may address, and Madam Chair, with your permission. So, with the reimbursement of the $625 million that the federal government has allocated, that money has already been provided to the Office of Management and Budget, and it's already set aside. So, if you go on FEMA 's (Federal Emergency Management Agency) website, they have that dollar amount already allocated and set up for the host committees to be able to apply for. I just want to make sure that's clear, sir. And also, when we talk about these dollars, the $ .5 million, those dollars do not leave the City of Miami coffers. They remain until an invoice is submitted from Police or from Fire, Code Enforcement, or Solid Waste to be able to then be eligible for that reimbursement. So, it's the police officers, it's the firefighters, it's Code Enforcement employees, and Solid Waste employees that will be having those -- that will be receiving the benefits of this as they're providing the service throughout the games. Commissioner Pardo: There is absolutely a tremendous amount of need out there. No discussing that. And whatever we can do to help that and alleviate that, we should. But we are going to spend this money no matter what in police and fire just to keep our streets safe, organized, and have this event come off. So, that's where we're at. Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, I just think that -- I just think this is -- at the end of the day, you know, this is not a foundation that, you know, that's not for profit. This is a for profit. And, you know, I'm a capitalist, okay? I am a capitalist. I'm a Republican. You know, I'm a business owner. I know all this stuff. But, you know, why don't we do it the other way? If they're so sure of this, let them pay, and we'll reimburse the other way around. But I'm concerned, you know what I mean? Because, you know, the public isn't going to understand all the details involved in this. They're going to think that, oh, these guys, they have $7.5 mil to give out; we already given $5 mil out. I kind of call this, you know, I don 't want to use the word, you know, corporate welfare, if you will, you know, and that's just the way I feel about it. So, with all due respect, I'm going to be voting no. I thank you for the explanation, but I'm going to be voting no. I'm a no on this. I can 't do it with good conscience. Chair King: So, for me, I had my concerns, and I am satisfied with the efforts that are being made to ensure that small businesses, minority businesses, are going to get a piece of this pie. And that's how we alleviate some of the stress that my colleague is speaking about because I have heard from several small businesses that, hey, I have an opportunity here. I'm going to be able to do X and Y at this event. And it's a month -long fan fest, correct? Mr. Angulo: Yes, ma 'am. City of Miami Page 87 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Chair King: A month -long fan fest for our hotels, our restaurants, our small businesses. This is going to be an economic boon for businesses. the City of Miami and Miami -Dade County as a whole with all of the folks that are going to converge on the City of Miami for this event. So, I am happy that our small businesses are not left out and that was my major concern. So, I will be voting in addition to the reimbursement. In addition to the reimbursement, the City will get reimbursed for up to 90 percent of its investment in this. So, I will have to wait for Commissioner -- Commissioner Pardo: I also wanted to add, I think that a very important piece of this is the economic analysis that was provided which estimates it's a $920 million economic impact right here in our region. So, I mean, I think that's critical. I echo everything the chairwoman just said about small businesses. We had a lot of conversations about how do we get licenses and even how do we make sure that every district can be represented so that our small businesses can be part of this. So, I don 't know if you want to comment a little bit about the economic impact, but I think that's a very important aspect that is always kind of glossed over. Mr. Angulo: Commissioner, the level of tourism that we're anticipating for these games is something that the City of Miami has not seen in a very long time. One example, for example, is in the Super Bowl. We saw all of the hotels in the downtown urban core area and even spreading throughout that had a complete capacity. Restaurants are completely full. And I know I've been able and fortunate enough to discuss with all three of you about priorities for small businesses in your districts to be able to get activated during these games. So, we continue to work with you on this. We will be continuing to work with you throughout up to the day of the first games and moving forward to make sure that those small businesses are able to participate in this. And I mean, this is a world -class event that we're very excited to be able to work together with the City of Miami on. Unidentified Speaker: Thank you. Chair King: I'd like to add that from its inception, I have been advocating for one or a couple games to be shown in the Little Haiti Soccer Park in my district. I have a very large soccer -- youth soccer program in District 5. In addition to, for the first time in 52 years, the Haiti soccer team is now in the World Cup. And that means the world to my constituents. That means the world to my constituents. And I can tell you, hosting, having a viewing in the Little Haiti Soccer Park is huge. It's an economic boon for my community. It's an economic boon for the restaurants in Little Haiti, for the businesses in Little Haiti. And it's a source of pride for the residents of Little Haiti. And to have our youth teams be able to watch these games in our community, and to engage our vendors to come out because we're going to need food. We're going to need security. We're going to need trash pickup, all the things that the City cannot do on its own. For us, for D5 (District 5), for my constituents, this is a good investment in our community, for our businesses, for the families and for the Haitian soccer team that's going to be in the World Cup. Commissioner Pardo: Yeah and I would say the same is true. Thank you for bringing that up. The same is true to the extent we can do that like at Armbrister Park or any of the parks. I mean, I think that's a great way to involve community and build around the event and make it even more inclusive and accessible because for a lot of people it's just not accessible. Mr. Angulo: Well, Commissioner, the goal of the World Cup Host Committee here in Miami, specifically the Miami host committee, is to be able to activate the local area, right? The membership of the host committee does consist of local partners who want to prioritize the economic input and the activations that will affect all of the City of Miami Page 88 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 community. So, we plan on working with not just the City of Miami, but of course, as you're aware, Miami -Dade County as a whole, and making sure that if you don't have the fortunate ability to be able to participate in the games, that the games are going to come to you, and that those folks will be able to watch some of the games and come to some of the events that we'll be hosting. Commissioner Pardo: Is there a way for input, public input, if people had, you know, a desire to see it in a specific park or an activation in any place, is there a way maybe that they can --? Mr. Angulo: So, Commissioner, based off of whatever requests might come from either of the five of you, if you have any specific -- Commissioner Pardo: Our district offices are the best way. Mr. Angulo: We would love to hear from them, and obviously, however we can participate together, we will. Commissioner Pardo: Thank you. Chair King: I think we are -- if we can hear from Commissioner Rosado's chief of staff. I'm not sure where he went. Oh, here he comes. Commissioner Rosado, would you like to weigh in on this? Commissioner Rosado: I have no further questions. Chair King: Okay. So, may I have a motion for RE.18? Commissioner Pardo: So moved. Chair King: Second? Commissioner Rosado: Second. Chair King: All in favor? Commissioner Pardo: Aye. Chair King: Aye. Commissioner Gabela: No. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): Motion passes, 3-1 -- Chair King: 3-1. Thank you. Mr. Angulo: Thank you, everybody. Mr. Hannon: -- with Commissioner Gabela voting no. City of Miami Page 89 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 RE.19 18396 Commissioners and Mayor RE.20 18390 Commissioners and Mayor RESOLUTION 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 CONTAINED THEREIN AND CO -DESIGNATING NORTHWEST 1ST AVENUE BETWEEN WEST FLAGLER STREET AND NORTHWEST 1 STREET AS "HARVEN RUVIN WAY" IN HONOR OF HARVIN RUVIN'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM AND ENVIRONMENT; 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-25-0494 MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s) RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S) MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.19, please see "Order of the Day" and Item RE.1. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION EXTENDING THE NRD-1/WYNWOOD BID NOISE PILOT PROGRAM, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NUMBER 14330 FOR CHAPTER 36/SECTION 36-4 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED "NOISE/OPERATION OF RADIOS, PHONOGRAPHS, OR OTHER SOUND -MAKING DEVICES; BANDS, ORCHESTRAS, AND MUSICIANS — GENERALLY," AND CHAPTER 36/SECTION 36-5 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED "NOISE/SAME — HOURS OF OPERATION OF JUKEBOXES, RADIOS, ETC.; EXEMPTION FOR EVENTS ON CITY -OWNED PROPERTY; RELAXATION," FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0495 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.20, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)" and Item RE.1. City of Miami Page 90 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 RE.21 18478 Office of the City Attorney RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF PEDRO J. GARCIA, AS PROPERTY APPRAISER FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY V. CITY OF MIAMI, BH3 IG DEVELOPERS, LLC AND JIM ZINGALE, AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, IN THE 11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, CIVIL CASE NUMBER 2024-013804-CA-01, AGREEING TO A TAX ASSESSMENT VALUE FOR FOLIO NUMBER 01-3231-061-0010 AND 01-3231-061-0020 FOR TAX YEAR 2023 OF $102,335,443.00, TAX YEAR 2024 OF $104,484,928.00 AND TAX YEAR 2025 OF $104,490,418.00, AND FOR WHICH FLAGSTONE ISLAND GARDENS, LLC AND/OR BH3 IG DEVELOPERS, LLC WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT PURSUANT TO THE MASTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DATED APRIL 20, 2020, 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. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0496 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.21, please see Item RE.1. City of Miami Page 91 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 RE.22 18495 Commissioners and Mayor RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMMEDIATELY CEASE PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO CEASE AUTHORIZING SUCH PAYMENTS BEYOND THE MANDATE RESULTING FROM THE FIRST DIRECT APPEAL OF THE FINAL JUDGMENT OR FINAL ORDER, IN ANY PROCEEDINGS WHEREIN AN ELECTED OFFICIALS IS FOUND LIABLE IN THEIR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY OR FOUND TO HAVE ACTED IN BAD FAITH, WITH MALICIOUS PURPOSE, OR IN A MANNER EXHIBITING WANTON AND WILLFUL DISREGARD OF HUMAN RIGHTS, SAFETY, OR PROPERTY, UNLESS THE CITY COMMISSION BY 4/5TH VOTE DETERMINES OTHERWISE; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PROVIDE A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ANY PERSON OR ENTITY TO WHOM ITS PROVISIONS MAY APPLY OR THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THEM. MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: FAILED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: Gabela, Pardo NAYS: King, Rosado ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item RE.22, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)." Chair King: RE.22 was pulled. I'm not sure by who. RE.22? Commissioner Gabela: RE.22, that was my motion a while back and then we had deferred this for several meetings and then I think there was an amendment made that -- so in other words as to the -- regarding the coverage of elected officials if there's lawsuits in our defense and it was established that I think there's a consensus that we're going to cover ourselves for the first trial, the appeal, then what I call the second appeal, they call it the en banc appeal, and then that's where it stops. And then if you want to go to the Supreme Court to take your case, it requires a four -fifth vote. Did I get that right, Wysong? George Wysong (City Attorney): Yes, so -- Commissioner Gabela: And that's what this vote is on, right? Mr. Wysong: Right. It basically authorizes the payment in advance of attorney's fees for any commissioner or elected official through the trial court and through the first level of appeal. And just -- you know, I know there's a little bit of confusion, but like when a motion for rehearing or a motion for rehearing en banc, that's not really a new appeal. It's a continuation of the initial appeal. So, it would be until the -- so, basically, in most cases, the mandate of the lower appellate court issue. So, in the short term, there's no Supreme Court. Commissioner Gabela: And if we want to go to the Supreme Court and then it'd be a four -fifth vote. City of Miami Page 92 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Mr. Wysong: Then if the Commissioner -- Commissioner Gabela: If we want to cover somebody to go the Supreme Court. Mr. Wysong: -- decided that, yes, they should have defense up front, they can request their colleagues by a four -fifths vote to agree to cover the Supreme Court portion. Commissioner Rosado: And a four -fifths vote would mean that everybody else on the dais would support it. Mr. Wysong: It's more or less a unanimous vote. Commissioner Rosado: Essentially, it's -- so it's a unanimous vote, because you wouldn 't be voting for yourself Commissioner Gabela: That's a good question. Chair King: You would vote for yourself. Commissioner Rosado: Well, it -- Commissioner Gabela: Well, you'd obviously have a conflict of interest, right? Commissioner Rosado: -- presumably you 'd be voting for yourself, but in this case, you -- I imagine you actually would need to recuse yourself Commissioner Gabela: I imagine. Commissioner Rosado: So, you'd need a unanimous vote. That would be a very tall order. Chair King: Let me ask this question. Does the Florida Supreme Court support attorney's fees all the way through, for every process, every step of the legal process? Kevin Jones (Deputy City Attorney): Yes, it's -- it's a policy decision, but yes, you can -- that has been our policy up until today, has been that we represent the commissioners when they're sued in their official capacity in advance. So, what's being -- Chair King: But the Florida Supreme Court -- Mr. Jones: That's correct. Chair King: -- there's case law on it. The Florida State Legislature has said that as elected officials, we are entitled to legal representation. Mr. Jones: That's correct. There's a statute. Chair King: Correct, as long as it's not a criminal case or anything like that. Mr. Jones: You'd have to be -- well, you'd have to be within the course and scope of your employment as commissioner. Chair King: Okay. So, I'm not in favor of this. I'm not going to vote in favor of this because I'm not going to give up my rights as given to me. And it's going to send a chilling effect, I believe, to other persons who are interested in serving. And, you City of Miami Page 93 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 know, I'm going to go along with whatever my colleagues say, but this is a no vote for me. This is always going to be a no vote for me. No matter which way you package it, it's going to be a no vote for me because the Florida Supreme Court has opined, the Florida Legislature has said we are entitled to this as long as we are acting in the scope of our work as an elected, and that's -- that's it for me. Commissioner Rosado: I feel the same way that the chairwoman does. I can just -- I've had a series of like premonitions on this item. While I understand that it's coming from a responsible place on the commissioner's part, I can just somehow see us -- one of us three years down the road being in this situation and saying, oh, why did I vote for that? So, I'm going to be a no vote on this one as well. Commissioner Gabela: No, and listen -- I'm sorry. Commissioner Pardo: I'm going to support the item. I mean, I think if you got that far down the road, you have been found guilty by a court and you've had the opportunity to do an appeal at the Third District, and you've had an opportunity to have an en banc appeal, correct? That's three layers. Commissioner Gabela: Yep. Commissioner Pardo: So, if you're all the way down that road and you're still guilty, then you should take care of your own expenses. Chair King: Correction. City attorneys, please correct him. And please advise how many people have lost on the lower court and then at the Supreme Court has had it turned around. You have not been found -- Mr. Jones: Yes, an en banc request is still -- you 're still on the first level of an appeal. It's not -- it's not a second appeal. There have been -- there have been many cases where we've been on either side of the results where an appellate court has reversed in our favor. There have been some instances where we've gone to the Supreme Court as the winner below, and then the Supreme Court reverses once you get there. So, you know, verbally it's not done until it's done, right? It could change at any level. Commissioner Pardo: Right. The difference for me is if it reverses, they get their expenses reimbursed. Commissioner Gabela: Right, exactly. Commissioner Pardo: We're not carrying that cost. Chair King: Yes, but understand this, what about young people who may want to serve? They don 't have that kind of money. They can 't take this job. Not everybody is independently wealthy and can afford to upfront legal fees. That's not an incentive that, oh, by the way, if you win, we'll give you back your money. They have to come up with the money first. And there are plenty, plenty, plenty of instances where people have been wrongly convicted, wrongly convicted. We don't live in a society where everything is fair. And if it was, I would agree with you. But that is not the case. I don't think we need to belabor this because we've all -- Commissioner Pardo: I just have one question for the attorneys. Chair King: Uh-huh. Commissioner Pardo: How many times have we been in that situation? City of Miami Page 94 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Mr. Jones: Okay, but when you say that situation, where we have --? Commissioner Pardo: The one we're discussing right now, where it would reach this level? Commissioner Gabela: He means this is a one in a hundred year -- Commissioner Pardo: Right. Mr. Jones: No, no. Commissioner Gabela: -- you know, one in a fifty year -- Commissioner Pardo: I mean, it isn't like this is a policy that -- Mr. Jones: So, there was a -- so there was a case involving financial urgency where we won in every lower court until it got to the Supreme Court. Commissioner Pardo: I mean involving a commissioner. Mr. Jones: No, that was involving -- I'm talking generally about -- Commissioner Pardo: Oh, no, I'm talking about this item. Mr. Jones: Okay. In recent memory, I don 't know of a commissioner that has -- that has gotten to this level, right, -- Commissioner Pardo: Okay, yeah -- Mr. Jones: -- recently. Commissioner Pardo: I'm still for. Commissioner Gabela: Well, listen, since -- let's just take the vote, up or down, and whoever's with it is with it. Commissioner Pardo: Yeah. Commissioner Gabela: And apparently -- so I'm going to motion, you know, to pass it. You 're on my side -- Commissioner Pardo: Second. Commissioner Gabela: -- as I hear you. Chair King: So, I have a motion -- Commissioner Gabela: If you're not, it's going to fail then you'll do a motion and that's it. Chair King: So, I have a motion and a second. All in favor? Commissioner Pardo: Aye. Commissioner Gabela: Aye. Chair King: No. City of Miami Page 95 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 RE.23 18499 Commissioners and Mayor Commissioner Rosado: No. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): Motion fails 2-2 with Commissioner Rosado and Commissioner King voting no. Commissioner Gabela: Okay. Chair King: Okay. Commissioner Gabela: You want to now do it the other way around? Chair King: No, there's no need. Commissioner Gabela: No? Okay. All right. RE.22. Chair King: Having technical difficulties with my Remarkable, the page won't turn. This is going to make an argument for Commissioner Gabela because he uses paper and I use technology. Gadgets. Okay. Let's see. Here we are. Here we are. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ALLOCATING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE DISTRICT 4 COMMISSIONER'S DISCRETIONARY ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($5,000.00) TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ("M-DCPS") FOR THE FAST TRACK TO CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM ("PROGRAM"); FURTHER ALLOCATING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE MAYOR'S DISCRETIONARY ACCOUNT IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($5,000.00) TO MDCPS FOR THE PROGRAM; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS, INCLUDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AND CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0497 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.23, please see Item RE.1. City of Miami Page 96 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 RE.24 18500 Commissioners and Mayor RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE ONE OR MORE REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS ("RFPS") TO QUALIFIED DEVELOPERS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED WITHIN CITY COMMISSION DISTRICT 4 THAT ARE SUITABLE FOR AFFORDABLE OR MIXED -INCOME HOUSING, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF APPROXIMATELY EIGHTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT (18,688) SQUARE FEET OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 25 SOUTHWEST 51 AVENUE AND 5050 WEST FLAGLER STREET, IDENTIFIED BY FOLIO NOS. 01-4106-025- 0010 AND 01-4106-025-0020 (COLLECTIVELY, "WEST FLAGLER PARCELS"), AND APPROXIMATELY TWENTY THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY (20,320) SQUARE FEET OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 425 NORTHWEST 37 AVENUE, IDENTIFIED BY FOLIO NOS. 01-4104-023-0200, 01-4104-023-0190, AND 01-4104-023-0180 (COLLECTIVELY, "MAGIC CITY PARCELS"); PROVIDING THAT THE RFPS FOR THE WEST FLAGLER PARCELS AND THE MAGIC CITY PARCELS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO WORKFORCE HOUSING INTENDED FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND OTHER VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, AND SHALL REQUIRE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS THAT OPTIMIZE HOUSING DENSITY AND SEEK REDUCED PARKING REQUIREMENTS UNDER APPLICABLE ZONING REGULATIONS, SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS; AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO REPORT BACK TO THE CITY COMMISSION WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS WITH AN UPDATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0498 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.24, please see Item RE.1. City of Miami Page 97 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 RE.25 18501 Commissioners and Mayor RE.26 18507 Commissioners and Mayor RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ISSUING A NOISE WAIVER PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 36-4(A) AND (C) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "NOISE/OPERATION OF RADIOS, PHONOGRAPHS OR OTHER SOUND -MAKING DEVICES; BANDS, ORCHESTRAS AND MUSICIANS —GENERALLY; EXEMPTION," AND SECTION 36-5(A) AND (C) OF THE CITY CODE, TITLED "NOISE/SAME — HOURS OF OPERATION OF JUKEBOXES, RADIOS, ETC.; EXEMPTION FOR EVENT ON CITY -OWNED PROPERTIES; RELAXATION," FOR ART BASEL EVENTS, DECEMBER 4 THROUGH 6, 2025, AND NEW YEAR'S EVE EVENTS, DECEMBER 30 THROUGH 31, 2025, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 300 NORTHEAST 71 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0499 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.25, please see Item RE.1. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMMEDIATELY ALLOW CITY EMPLOYEES TO CONTRIBUTE THE MONETARY VALUE OF ACCRUED HOLIDAY AND ANNUAL LEAVE TIME TO THE CITY'S EMERGENCY DISASTER RELIEF FUND OR A SIMILAR CITY - DESIGNATED FUND MECHANISM FOR THE PURPOSE OF DONATING TO GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT MISSION AND FOOD FOR THE POOR, INC., TO SUPPORT HURRICANE MELISSA RELIEF EFFORTS IN JAMAICA AND OTHER AFFECTED AREAS; TO PUBLICIZE AND MAKE AVAILABLE FORMS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES TO COMPLETE IN ORDER TO CONTRIBUTE SAID LEAVE TIME; TO EFFECTUATE THE DONATION ON BEHALF OF THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF MIAMI; AND TO PROVIDE A REPORT. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0500 MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s) RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S) MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.26, please see Item RE.1. City of Miami Page 98 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 RE.27 18509 Commissioners and Mayor RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER, BY SEPARATE RESOLUTION AND PURSUANT TO SECTION 29-B(A) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CHARTER"), WITH AUTOMATIC REVERTER PROVISIONS, SUBJECT TO ALL CONDITIONS PRECEDENT REQUIRED BY THE CITY MANAGER, HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, THE CITY OF MIAMI OWNED PARCEL OF LAND AND ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON LOCATED AT 1251 SOUTHWEST 7TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, TO MABRUK USA LLC., A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PARCEL FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING. MOTION TO: Withdraw RESULT: WITHDRAWN MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.27, please see "Order of the Day." City of Miami Page 99 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 RE.28 18510 Commissioners and Mayor RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER, BY SEPARATE RESOLUTION AND PURSUANT TO SECTION 29-B(A) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CHARTER"), WITH AUTOMATIC REVERTER PROVISIONS, SUBJECT TO ALL CONDITIONS PRECEDENT REQUIRED BY THE CITY MANAGER, HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, INCLUDING OBTAINING TITLE OF THE PROPERTIES, THE CITY OF MIAMI OWNED PARCELS OF LAND AND ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON LOCATED AT 1340 SOUTHWEST 8TH STREET AND 825 SOUTHWEST 13TH COURT, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, TO N.R. INVESTMENTS, INC, A FLORIDA PROFIT CORPORATION ("DEVELOPER"), FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PARCEL FOR AFFORDABLE AND/OR WORKFORCE HOUSING. MOTION TO: Withdraw RESULT: WITHDRAWN MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.28, please see "Order of the Day." City of Miami Page 100 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 RE.29 18496 City Manager's Office RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENTS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AMENDMENTS TO THE GROUND LEASE FOR MIAMI FREEDOM PARK COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ("COMMERCIAL LEASE"), THE GROUND LEASE FOR SOCCER STADIUM DEVELOPMENT ("SOCCER LEASE"), AND THE CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT ("CAA") BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") AND MIAMI FREEDOM PARK, LLC ("MFP"), IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO: (I) INCREASE THE INITIAL TERM OF THE COMMERCIAL LEASE AND SOCCER LEASE TO FIFTY-FIVE (55) YEARS AND REDUCE THE RENEWAL OPTIONS TO TWENTY- TWO (22) YEARS EACH, (II) ACCOMMODATE THE CITY'S FUTURE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ("ADMINISTRATION BUILDING") AND THE FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT SUBSTATION ("FPL SUBSTATION") BY AMENDING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PUBLIC PARK PARCEL AS SHOWN IN THE ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED EXHIBIT A, REMOVING THE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND REMEDIATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH SPACES, AND EXTENDING THE PARK COMPLETION DEADLINE FOR THE FPL SUBSTATION STAGING AREA TO OCCUR AFTER ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR THE STADIUM, WHICH REVISIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CITY COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MFP, (III) AUTHORIZE THE RELOCATION OF SPORTS FIELDS FROM ATOP THE STRUCTURED PARKING FACILITY, (IV) RESTRICT THE TWENTY MILLION DOLLAR ($20,000,000.00) PARK CONTRIBUTION TO BE EXCLUSIVELY USED FOR THE PUBLIC PARK, AND (V) AMEND THE PARK PROJECT REQUIREMENTS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO AUTHORIZE THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN ENTRYWAY, DIRECTIONAL, MONUMENT, OR PYLON SIGNAGE WITHIN THE PUBLIC PARK PARCEL GENERALLY IN THE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIED IN THE ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED EXHIBIT B; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AMENDMENTS, IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO THE CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS GRANTED TO MFP TO REMOVE PORTIONS OF THE PUBLIC PARK UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AND FPL SUBSTATION FROM THE EASEMENT AREA; FURTHER PROVIDING THAT THE AUTHORITY GRANTED HEREIN SHALL BE SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE, AS AMENDED, AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0502 City of Miami Page 101 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 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.29, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)." Chair King: RE.29. That was pulled. Commissioner Gabela: Yeah. I believe -- I think -- Chair King: Was that you, Commissioner Gabela? Commissioner Gabela: I think -- I pulled it, right? Chair King: I'm not -- Commissioner Gabela: Was it me? Chair King: -- I didn't write down who pulled it. Commissioner Pardo: I didn 't pull it. Commissioner Gabela: Yeah. So, here's the deal. The -- what -- I don 't have any problems with -- with what's been amended here, but I just want to put on the record, my only concern is that when the ball park, the Freedom Park, the stadium was completed, I believe it's going to be early next year, the -- in early next year, that the park that was supposed to be handed to us, the 50 something, what is it, Art, 50 something acres? Arthur Noriega (City Manager): 58 acres. Commissioner Gabela: What is it? Mr. Noriega: 58. Commissioner Gabela: 58 acres was also supposed to be turned over to us with greenery and some things added to it. The -- what they're telling us now, the Freedom Park people, is that the stadium is probably going to be finished in time, but the -- but park is not. So, we had a briefing yesterday, I believe, and I think you guys wanted -- the administration wanted a year to do the parcel -- to go ahead and finish the Freedom Park, you know, situation, right, the stadium, but then the park can be done, you know, about a year from now. That, to me, I stated on the record, was a little bit, you know, too long, okay? And what I -- what I want to express and what I want to say publicly is I think we should be able to do it in six to nine months, you know, nine months at maximum. But I want to stipulate it in there so we also have, you know, what we were promised because the -- what's going to happen is that if we do this and then people see a construction site between the stadium and the parking lot and no greenery, okay, you know, there's going to be an uproar, you know, what happened? Are they going to do it? And we know you're going to do it. I believe the Freedom Park people are good people. I believe they're respectful, you know, and the company, you know, and I believe you're going to do what you say you're going to do. The problem is the perception with the -- especially with the neighbors to the east of you guys, you know, that they have to live with all the stuff that's been going on with City of Miami Page 102 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 construction. So, I just want to, you know, put that in the record. And I don 't want to do it more than nine months, you know, I want to put a stipulation in there that we will live -- you know, we understand you guys don 't want to be in a bind. That's kind of our making, in a sense, because we weren 't ready. Let's call it that without going into the weeds of what actually happened here, because what happened here was I was brought a plan. We started, you know, we want this, we don't want this, this and that. And then somehow it blew up to 47 mil, was it, or somewhere in the 48 mil? And the maximum was 27 mil. So, we were about 20 mil short. This is really what happened. So, we need to get -- go back to the drawing board, identify the basics of what we really need, and then the stuff that you're going to do later on, but you need the infrastructure to do it, you know, so you lay the groundwork. And we don 't have to tear up again and waste money on it again and then go back and build something else. That's the idea here, right? And so that's it, right? We're pretty much on the same page and I'm good with a maximum, you know, we'll shoot for six months, maximum nine months. Mr. Noriega: Okay. Well, for purposes of that conversation that we had yesterday, and Iris, obviously, you weren't privy to it because this was an internal briefing, right? Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, this was a briefing. Mr. Noriega: We talked about that intentionally we brought this item in sort of two parts, right? There's this amendment that's here now. We're going to address the park deliverable and milestone in the subsequent meeting. This entire sort of situation was really brought about by the fact that we really wanted to improve the scope of the park. And in doing that, what we kind of got left with in terms of the dilemma with MFP (Miami Freedom Park) is that -- and Inter Miami, is that they could deliver the baseline, what they were asked to deliver as part of the agreement. But then, in some cases, we might have to dig some of that back up again to do the improvements that we want to make later. And we thought, well, that seems a little short-sighted. So, we've been working on a way to solve for that. And I think that's what the issue is. We're still not there. We still haven 't solved for that problem, which is why we didn 't bring it this time, because we weren't ready, that part of it, that aspect of it. I took the commissioner's feedback on this. And so, as we continue to have conversations, we're going to try to solve for some of his concerns and then, you know, bring something back that, quite frankly, everybody's comfortable with relative to the park delivery. Iris Escarra: Iris Escarra, offices at 333 Southeast 2nd Avenue, and thank you so much. Commissioner, just to mention, we were on track to complete the park in line with the stadium. However, there was a more efficient use of the $20 million that the City is going to have as part of the development of the park. So, for example, just giving you one line item, grass. It's an approximately $1.6 million expenditure in grass. So, if we put the grass in, the trees, the walkway, the basic original plan, the City would then have to come in, rip that grass out and do their improvements. So, they were like, hold on, put that in a bucket, let's do more, fix that up, and then come back and use. So, it's a better efficiency, better use, better stretch of the dollars, and we're committed to completing it in the appropriate time. We're working with the City on what those improvements could be. It's a contaminated site, so the permitting through DERM (Department of Environmental Resources Management) is -- also adds a level of complexity that right now we're able to enhance the delivery of those items, make it more cost-effective, then turning it over to the City and then the City start the permitting process and so forth. We can amend with what the improvements are that are agreed upon and if the short time frame is, we'll sit down, we'll hammer it out, we're doing workshops with the City to see what is the best use of those dollars to stretch them out and get the best value for that park. So, thank you very much and we appreciate the opportunity to collaboratively work with you all on that. City of Miami Page 103 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Commissioner Gabela: So, what I'd like to do is amend the nine months into this, you know, agreement that we're going to do today, incorporate it into the -- Chair King: I believe -- Commissioner Rosado. Commissioner Rosado: I was essentially going to ask that I understand the attorney's explanation and sort of the practical aspects of the variety of improvements and the sequencing and the permitting and all that. And so I was going to ask if the commissioner had -- Commissioner Gabela had a modification that he was going to suggest as part of it. Ms. Escarra: Correct. Commissioner Rosado: Is that the only modification? Does that take care of the concerns? Commissioner Gabela: No, there was another modification that they're doing on the - - I believe it's a 50-year -- what is it, 99? What was the -- that you had changed something that they can -- Mr. Noriega: We -- all we did was extend the initial term. The overall term stays exactly the same to 55 years. So, the initial term, when you get to the next renewal, is at 55 years. Commissioner Rosado: Does that -- Commissioner Gabela: Yeah -- Commissioner Rosado: -- address everything? Commissioner Gabela: -- that satisfies me. You know, I'm just concerned about the, you know, the -- you know, that they -- you know, that the -- like I said, that the stadium is built and then that doesn 't happen for whatever reason. So, I just like to put it in there. That way I think we're safeguarded everything happening in a timely manner. And to give you guys the time that you need so we can all have a meeting of the minds, and I think six to nine months is, you know, ample time. Ms. Escarra: The -- from -- and I just want to be clear, it's nine months from the opening of the stadium to finish the park so we can all work backwards from the enhance -- Commissioner Gabela: Nine months from -- nine months from today. Mr. Noriega: That's what he's talking about. Commissioner Gabela: Nine months from today, because, remember -- Ms. Escarra: Well, nine months for the -- Commissioner Gabela: You're supposed -- Ms. Escarra: -- for the original park plan, we could do. Commissioner Gabela: It's supposed -- you 're supposed to open up in March, right? March of -- City of Miami Page 104 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Ms. Escarra: Yeah, yeah. Commissioner Gabela: So, the latter part of March or early March? Ms. Escarra: Well, it's probably going to be the latter part of March, but I don't want to (UNINTELLIGIBLE). Commissioner Gabela: So, let's pretend it's the latter part of March, at the end of March, right? So now, what are we, in November? So that's four months, take away from nine, five, so that gives you an extra five months, right? Ms. Escarra: For the basic park? Commissioner Gabela: For -- for the -- Ms. Escarra: The enhanced park, Commissioner, is going to take us a little bit longer just because we have to go back and draw all those drawings. We have to construct it. Like, for example, some of the things we're talking about is new infrastructure, new drainage, new different items. Those items may take us a few. Now, if we scale back what the enhanced park improvements are, we could probably come up. We want to turn over that park as quickly as possible as well, so we're on the same wavelength. We just don 't know yet the full breadth of all the improvements to be done to be able to give it a time frame. Commissioner Gabela: No, no, I know. But I need something to be incorporated also that you know what I mean? We've got to have an agreement. Ms. Escarra: Understood. Commissioner Gabela: We had an agreement for March. Now that's not going to happen. But the stadium is going to come online because I know your contract and all this stuff you know, demands it. Ms. Escarra: Right, right. Commissioner Gabela: I got that, and I don't want to interfere with your, you know, in hampering you guys, you know, of not getting -- Ms. Escarra: If it could be -- Commissioner Gabela: Right, but I need -- I need to have it also for my residents that, you know, that, hey, okay, you know, the stadium is going to be built. There were problems. Everything was going to be built together and handed over. Now it's not. We understand. But -- but not a year. Ms. Escarra: Oh, no, I get you. Commissioner Gabela: Not a year from -- Ms. Escarra: If it could be -- Commissioner Gabela: -- if you -- if what you guys -- Ms. Escarra: If it could be nine months from when you tell us what the enhanced park improvements are. City of Miami Page 105 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Commissioner Gabela: So, the way you're -- what you're saying is that I say nine months from today. So really, that gives you five months extra, really, is the math, right? Do the math. Right? Ms. Escarra: But for the basic park. Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, for the basic park. What -- what -- Ms. Escarra: Oh no, I thought we were -- Commissioner Gabela: -- for the park that you're going to turn over to us. Ms. Escarra: Oh, got you, got you. I misunderstood. I thought you were talking about the enhanced park, because the enhanced park has a lot more work to be done. And I don 't know if I misunderstood. I apologize. Commissioner Gabela: So, what I'm saying is that when the nine months come due, so we're January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August. We're looking at August, okay? By August, we should have the basics of you know, the utilities should have been laid already. We should have already decided on what we need, and therefore the utilities laid, the groundwork and grass at least, and maybe a trail. You know what I mean? And then the other -- do the basics. Let's do the basics to get to the $28 mil is what I'm saying, and then from there on, you know, somebody put 12 pickleballs. Well, we might not need 12 pickleball courts. Ms. Escarra: Right. Commissioner Gabela: Somebody could -- and I talked with this -- we went over this. Ms. Escarra: Yeah. Commissioner Gabela: They put the bathroom and then the -- and then you have that center that I can't remember what it's called. Ms. Escarra: There's a building structure in the center. Commissioner Gabela: Well, if you're going to have bathrooms there, why do you need, you know, a couple of feet away another bathroom? That costs money there. That was -- I think to bring a pipe there, I think it was like $200, $225, $250, 000, right? So, we can eliminate that because we're already going to have bathrooms in that, you know, building, right? And that's what I'm talking about. Go do the basics. See what you need. Okay, you need grass. You need a jogging court because everybody's going to jog, walk. You need -- I think you need a pet -- you know, a park for the small pets and big pets. That's a necessity. Ms. Escarra: Right. Commissioner Gabela: And we start working from there until we get to the $27 mil. Ms. Escarra: Understood. Commissioner Gabela: That's what I'm saying. Ms. Escarra: And we're on board. The only thing I just want to be clear of is -- from what -- what kicks the nine months, because as soon as you guys tell us -- City of Miami Page 106 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Commissioner Gabela: August. I'm saying August That's the deadline. That's what I said, from today. You guys were supposed to deliver it January, February, March, right? Ms. Escarra: Correct. Commissioner Gabela: Now we're saying -- Ms. Escarra: March is the basic park. Commissioner Gabela: -- we're going to give you another five months, right? So really what it is is that what I'm saying is we're going to give you another five months to -- in other words, you guys are already going to build your stadium, you got your, you know, certificate of operation, whatever, in March -- Ms. Escarra: Right. Commissioner Gabela: -- in the latter part of March, and then in August, let's say September, let's make it six months, in September, okay, the latter part of September, then the park, you turn over the park to us with greenery -- Mr. No ri ega : So, Iris -- Commissioner Gabela: -- you know, with the basics. Mr. Noriega: -- Iris, this is a bit of a shift from what we were talking about. Ms. Escarra: This -- and it's -- Mr. Noriega: It is. So, we're going -- we're sort of going back to the original scope a little more, leaning harder on that so that -- because his concern is, and -- Ms. Escarra: So, is it a middle ground, meaning the basic? Mr. Noriega: Yes. Yeah, it is more -- Ms. Escarra: Oh, oh, oh. Mr. Noriega: -- of a middle ground, but he wants to see the park, especially from that neighborhood to the east -- Ms. Escarra: Oh, yeah. Mr. Noriega: -- the basic scope that we had always talked about at -- that at a minimum has to be delivered. Commissioner Gabela: We don't want to see a construction site in September. We do not want to see -- Ms. Escarra: Understood. Understood. Commissioner Gabela: -- a construction site in -- Ms. Escarra: I apologize. I thought it was the complete park with all that stuff -- Commissioner Gabela: No, no. No, no, no. City of Miami Page 107 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Ms. Escarra: -- that was just construction -wise. We would not be able to do -- Commissioner Gabela: No, no, no. I'm not -- Mr. Noriega: No. Ms. Escarra: -- that. Commissioner Gabela: No. The park, the park that you guys are supposed to hand over to us. Ms. Escarra: Yes, I'm clear now. Commissioner Gabela: I'm talking about that part of it. Ms. Escarra: Enhanced as much as possible with whatever we can get all by September. Mr. Noriega: Correct. Commissioner Gabela: Right. Ms. Escarra: I'm clear now. Vice Chair Carollo: Chairwoman? Ms. Escarra: I apologize. Vice Chair Carollo: Chair? Ms. Escarra: I thought it was the big park. I was like -- Commissioner Gabela: No, no, no, no, no, no. Ms. Escarra: -- oh my God. Commissioner Gabela: No. Ms. Escarra: Okay. No, I think that works. That works. Commissioner Gabela: We're good? Okay. Ms. Escarra: That works. Thank you so much. Chair King: Vice Chair? Vice Chair Carollo: If I can, and I think I comprehend and understand what Commissioner Gabela is trying to get accomplished. The only thing that I heard here was DERM, and any time you deal with DERM -- Commissioner Gabela: They're a problem. Vice Chair Carollo: Correct. It's out of our control. You don't know what they'll do. I think in that nine months frame that you're giving as maximum, you've got to give some leeway because no one's got control on DERM, and if we can 't get it done with DERM, then we're going to be, you know, foolish to try to push it, and then we've got to come back and tear up whether grass or anything else. City of Miami Page 108 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Commissioner Gabela: Right, we don't want to do that. Vice Chair Carollo: Yeah. So, I think the only thing that I would include in here is give some leeway if there are DERM problems, and without getting the permits and so on. Commissioner Gabela: But here's the thing, you guys -- here's the thing, DERM was also -- always a consideration with you guys, even for the March deadline, right? Ms. Escarra: We have currently, right now, a DERM permit that is the one we're currently working under. We would have to revise that permit with whatever the enhanced improvements are going to be, put that into the permit. They have to approve it, and then we can complete the work. But we have an active permit, which is already months of savings of time. Mr. Noriega: I think we're fine given this pivot. I think we're fine. If we're moving off the original -- the latest conversation we had -- Ms. Escarra: Understood. Mr. Noriega: -- I think we're fine from a DERM perspective. If for some reason -- because we're not delivering the full -- the full sort of enhanced park at this point, we're not going down that road. Ms. Escarra: Understood. Mr. Noriega: So I think if there's, for any reason, we run into a problem, come back, I'm sure the commissioners, the commissioner, will be reasonable with regards to -- Ms. Escarra: And we can track that. Commissioner Gabela: Just to have something on paper. Mr. Noriega: Yeah. Commissioner Gabela: To have something on paper that we can work with. Mr. Noriega: Yeah. Commissioner Gabela: I mean, I'm sure -- if -- like Commissioner Carollo is rightly saying, if you have a problem with DERM, I'm sure that if you come back and explain it -- Ms. Escarra: No, we could keep you all briefed on where we are. Commissioner Gabela: -- you know what I mean? And if it's a month later, it's a month later, you know, big deal. Ms. Escarra: Yeah. Commissioner Gabela: But the point is to have something on paper so the residents know that we're taking care of business, you know what I mean? Ms. Escarra: I'm clear. Commissioner Gabela: That, you know, things are going to be done for them. City of Miami Page 109 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Ms. Escarra: Perfect. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay, so we could include in there if there are delays because of DERM -- Commissioner Gabela: Yeah. Vice Chair Carollo: -- they would bring it back to the commission. Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, that's -- that's good for me. Ms. Escarra: Yeah. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay. Commissioner Gabela: That'll -- that'll work for me. Ms. Escarra: That works. Chair King: Iris? Just question, if we -- I had a -- I wasn 't sure about a number yesterday. Did we clear that up? Was I right or were you right? Ms. Escarra: It was 3 percent, ma'am. Chair King: Okay. Anyone else have any comments? May I have a motion? Vice Chair Carollo: Move. Commissioner Gabela: Second. Chair King: All in favor? Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): And Chair? Chair King: Yes. Mr. Hannon: My apologies. Mr. City Attorney, are you clear on the amendment? George Wysong (City Attorney): Yes. Well, the first issue was whether it was being amended. So, you want this item amended to have the language that we discussed? Vice Chair Carollo: Yeah. Commissioner Gabela: Correct. Mr. Wysong: We will -- yes, we're clear on the language and will -- Vice Chair Carollo: Yeah, with the addition of the DERMpart. Mr. Wysong: Yes. Vice Chair Carollo: That we include it. Mr. Wysong: My team 's on it. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay. City of Miami Page 110 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Ms. Escarra: Understood. Thank you so much, everyone. Vice Chair Carollo: Thank you. Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Mr. Hannon: As amended. Chair King: As amended. Ms. Escarra: Thank you. END OF RESOLUTIONS City of Miami Page 111 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 SR - SECOND READING ORDINANCES SR.1 ORDINANCE Second Reading 18272 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S), TEMPORARILY DESIGNATING PORTION OF and Ma or THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") CITY) AS A "CLEAN ZONE," WHICH WILL y PROVIDE FOR THE SAFE AND ORDERLY USE OF CITY VENUES, STREETS, AND SIDEWALKS BY VENDORS, PEDDLERS, STREET TICKET SELLERS, AND PEDESTRIANS DURING THE 2026 FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION ("FIFA") WORLD CUP AND FIFA WORLD CUP RELATED EVENTS ESTABLISHED BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 MIAMI HOST COMMITTEE ("ACTIVITIES") IN THE CLEAN ZONE; ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO REGULATE COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES DURING THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP AND RELATED EVENTS IN THE CLEAN ZONE BEGINNING AT 12:01 A.M. ON MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026, AND ENDING AT 11:59 P.M. ON MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026; AND FURTHER PROHIBITING THE SALE, OFFER FOR SALE, OR DISTRIBUTION OF COUNTERFEIT GOODS, TICKETS, WARES, AND MERCHANDISE OF FIFA OR THE FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 MIAMI HOST COMMITTEE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: 14412 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Chair King: We are -- okay. We are now on -- Vice Chair Carollo: (UNINTELLIGIBLE) just left. Chair King: -- second reading. Mr. City Attorney, would you please read the title of the items for the record? 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, second reading ordinance. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: SR.3, second reading ordinance. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: And finally, SR.4, second reading ordinance. City of Miami Page 112 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: That concludes the second reading. Chair King: Thank you. Gentlemen, are there any second reading items that you would like to pull for discussion? No? Vice Chair Carollo: No. Chair King: Okay. Vice Chair Carollo: On the SR (Second Reading), right? Chair King: On the second reading items. Vice Chair Carollo: No. Chair King: Commissioner Pardo just stepped out. I'm going to wait for him to come just in case he -- I know he wants to pull an item for discussion. I don 't want to move ahead without him. So, we'll just take a little pause. Commissioner Rosado: Chairwoman, on the -- on the clean zone language, your concerns were all addressed? Chair King: Yes, yes, yes. Commissioner Rosado: Okay. Chair King: I think I spoke of all of the issues I had with the clean zone during the other discussion about FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) and I'm satisfied with their efforts, particularly with respect to small businesses, minority businesses, and Little Haiti and the viewing and all of that. Commissioner Pardo, do you want to pull any second reading item for discussion? No one else does. Commissioner Pardo: No. Chair King: Okay. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay, motion. Chair King: May I have a motion? I have a motion. Commissioner Rosado: Second. Chair King: All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Motion carries unanimously. City of Miami Page 113 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 SR.2 ORDINANCE Second Reading 18122 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING CHAPTER 50/ARTICLE IV/SECTION 158 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, and Mayor 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. ENACTMENT NUMBER: 14413 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item SR.2, please see Item SR.1. SR.3 ORDINANCE Second Reading 18333 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING Commissioners CHAPTER 2/ARTICLE II/SECTION 2-35 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED and Mayor "ADMINISTRATION/MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION/TERMS OF ELECTED OFFICIALS AS MEMBERS OF ANY AUTHORITY, BOARD, OR COMMITTEE; ANNUAL REVIEW" TO CHANGE THE MONTH IN WHICH ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE APPOINTED TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF ANY AUTHORITY, BOARD, OR COMMITTEE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: 14414 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item SR.3, please see Item SR.1. City of Miami Page 114 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 SR.4 ORDINANCE Second Reading 18318 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING Commissioners CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE I, TITLED "DEVELOPMENT IMPACT AND and mi or OTHER RELATED FEES/IN GENERAL,"OFTHE CODE OF THE Ma y CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), SPECIFICALLY BY AMENDING SECTION 13-5, TITLED "DEFINITIONS" AND SECTION 13-8, TITLED "DEFERRAL OF IMPACT FEES FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND WORKFORCE HOUSING; WAIVERS OF CONTRIBUTIONS INTO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND," TO CLARIFY APPLICABILITY OF THE DEFERRAL AND REFUND OF IMPACT FEES FOR WORKFORCE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING DWELLING UNITS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: 14415 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item SR.4, please see Item SR.1. END OF SECOND READING ORDINANCES City of Miami Page 115 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 FR - FIRST READING ORDINANCES FR.1 ORDINANCE First Reading 17979 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING De artment of CHAPTER 62/ARTICLE VII OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF p MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED Planning "PLANNING AND ZONING/HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD," MORE PARTICULARLY BY AMENDING SECTION 62-32 OF THE CITY CODE, TITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES," TO ESTABLISH FEES FOR STANDARD CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS AND PROVIDE OTHER FEE UPDATES RELATED TO HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Indefinitely Defer RESULT: INDEFINITELY DEFERRED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item FR.1, please see "Order of the Day." FR.2 ORDINANCE First Reading 18294 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING De artment of CHAPTER 55 / SECTION 55-14 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF p MIAMI, AS AMENDED, TITLED "SUBDIVISION Resilience and REGULATIONS/ENCROACHMENTS ONTO, INTO, BELOW, Public Works AND/OR ABOVE RIGHTS -OF -WAY, PUBLIC EASEMENTS, PRIVATE EASEMENTS, OR EMERGENCY ACCESS EASEMENTS; EXCEPTIONS," TO INCLUDE FOR THE ALLOWANCE OF ENCROACHMENTS ABOVE OR BELOW PRIVATE PLATTED ALLEYS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Chair King: Mr. City Attorney, would you please read the first reading ordinances into the record George Wysong (City Attorney): Yes, Madam Chair. Chair King: -- the titles? City of Miami Page 116 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Mr. Wysong: Yes, Madam Chair. First reading ordinance, FR.2, first reading ordinance. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: FR.3, first reading ordinance. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: FR.4, first reading ordinance. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: FR.5, first reading ordinance. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. [Later...] George Wysong (City Attorney): All right. And then finally, FR.7, first reading ordinance. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: That concludes the first reading ordinance. Vice Chair Carollo: Madam Chair. Chair King: Yes? Vice Chair Carollo: I'd like to make an amendment to FR.3 in the ordinance. This doesn 't make sense to have an effective day of abolishment on June 1st. You have the 4th of July that's coming that that would be disruptive to do it then. And you would have been doing it just before FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) gets started in June and it goes all the way to mid -July, 13th or something like that. So, I'd like to make an amendment that instead of June 1st, it would go to July 15, 2026, so that two major events for the city, one an international event, and one is the biggest 4th of July activities and festival in the whole state of Florida, so that neither one of them gets disrupted. Chair King: Okay, well -- Commissioner Gabela: Second. Chair King: -- before we take that on, let me see, are there any other items that you would like to pull for discussion other than FR.3? Commissioner Pardo: FR (First Reading) -- Chair King: I see FR.4 is pulled -- Commissioner Pardo: Yeah. Chair King: -- FR.5 is pulled. Are there any others? Vice Chair Carollo: Well, I just want to make that amendment. City of Miami Page 117 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Chair King: But yes -- Vice Chair Carollo: No other. Chair King: -- before we get to that. Commissioner Rosado. Commissioner Rosado: No. Chair King: Okay. Okay, so may I have a motion to pass FR.2, FR. 7? Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): Chair? So, FR.7 is somewhat related, I believe, to FR.3. Vice Chair Carollo: Yeah. Chair King: Oh, okay. So -- Vice Chair Carollo: Yeah, it -- [Later...] Chair King: All right, so may I have a motion to pass FR.2? Vice Chair Carollo: Yeah. Move. Commissioner Rosado: Move. Commissioner Pardo: So moved. Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Okay. FR.3 ORDINANCE First Reading 18439 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING Commissioners ORDINANCE NO. 14382 FOR THE ABOLISHMENT OF THE and Ma or BAYFRONT PARK MANAGEMENT TRUST, ADOPTED ON JULY y 10, 2025, TO EXTEND THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SUCH ORDINANCE TO JUNE 1, 2026; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading RESULT: FAILED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: Carollo, Gabela NAYS: King, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item FR.3, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)" and Item FR.2. City of Miami Page 118 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Chair King: So back to FR.3. FR.3 and FR. 7 is kind of related. Any -- Commissioner Rosado: And FR.5. Chair King: And FR.5, okay. So, let's just start the discussions on this. Who would like to --? Vice Chair Carollo: Well, I'd like to make an amendment in FR.3, that instead of June Chair King: Well, I think we should discuss it before we make -- Commissioner Pardo: Yeah. Yes. Chair King: I think we should discuss it before we go with trying to make an amendment. Vice Chair Carollo: Sure. I -- I -- Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, he's got a motion, I second that. Chair King: Okay. So discussion. Vice Chair Carollo: Yeah. I put my reasoning on the table that if it's going to be abolished, it should not be on June 1st, it should be on July 15th for the simple reason that you have one, the July 4th, just a month away, and you have FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) activities downtown that will be between June and mid -July. Arthur Noriega (City Manager): So -- Vice Chair Carollo: So that's why we make it July 15th instead of June 1st on this ordinance. Mr. Noriega: So for purposes of just clarity, because we need to be clear, right, on what the instruction is, right? There are two different dates on two different items. So I think we need -- there needs to be some decision made relative to what the date we're going to use. And you can't -- you have to either reject one and amend the other, or amend one and reject the other. One has to go away, and then the amendment has to apply -- Vice Chair Carollo: That's clear, Mr. Manager, that's clear, but if we take this one up first -- George Wysong (City Attorney): There's actually -- Vice Chair Carollo: -- obviously if this doesn 't pass -- Mr. Noriega: Well, but one deals with structure. Vice Chair Carollo: -- then we can discuss the others. If it passed, there's no need to go into the other. Mr. Wysong: Well, 3 and -- 3 and 7 are alternatives. They're exactly the same except for the date. So it would probably be easier for your motion to amend FR. 7, which is just filling in the date. FR.3 has an extended date of June 1, 2026. FR. 7 has a blank date. City of Miami Page 119 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Vice Chair Carollo: Okay. Mr. Wysong: So if you want to fill in the blank on FR. 7. Vice Chair Carollo: 7 has got a blank date. Mr. Wysong: Yes, sir. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay, so then -- Mr. Wysong: Now, just so you know, FR.5 also has a date of February 1, but it has more. It has creating a department and stuff like that. So, they all essentially do the same thing as far as extending the date, but FR.5 has additional information as far as creating a department. So really, you could eliminate 3, 5 -- well, if -- assuming you want to create the department, you could eliminate 3, 7 and just do 5. Or if you don 't want to create the department, you could just amend 7 to put whatever date you want. Commissioner Rosado: I'd like to make a motion on FR.5 to adopt it as is. Chair King: Hold on. We have to deal with what's at hand first. Okay, so there's a motion for FR.3 with an amendment to extend it to July 15th, 2026. All in favor? Commissioner Gabela: Aye. Vice Chair Carollo: Aye. Commissioner Rosado: No. Commissioner Pardo: I wanted to discuss the item, so I'm going to say no so that we can discuss this item. Chair King: Okay, I'm going to say no as well. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): So the motion fails 2-3. City of Miami Page 120 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 FR.4 ORDINANCE First Reading 18452 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING CHAPTER 62 OFTHE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), and Mayor TITLED "PLANNING AND ZONING," TO CREATE A NEW ARTICLE XX, TITLED "RESILIENCE TRUST FUND," THEREBY ESTABLISHING LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS THAT IMPLEMENT DOUBLING OF DENSITY ALLOWED FOR ALL APPLICABLE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS PURSUANT TO THE INTERPRETATION OF THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE MIAMI COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading with Modification(s) RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING WITH MODIFICATION(S) MOVER: Damian Pardo, 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.2. Chair King: Okay. Now, FR.4. Commissioner Pardo: Yeah, I pulled that. And if I can -- if I can ask the city manager if you could have Planning staff just come up here and describe FR.4 and the companion PZ (Planning and Zoning) item with what we're trying to do in Edgewater. I will say, just as a way of background, the several resident groups and property owners in Edgewater approached our office. First of all, Mr. Snow, I want to commend you and your staff. You guys have been amazing. You have met with property owners and with resident groups several times over eight months. And this all comes from that process. And I just wanted you to explain a little bit about the technical aspects and the real aspects and what this will do for the residents in Edgewater. David Snow: Absolutely, and good evening, Madam Chair and Commissioners; David Snow, Planning Director. So, you know, we started this process, man, probably about six months ago, where we looked -- were looking at a creative solution to kind of help alleviate the challenges that the Edgewater community was experiencing with infrastructure needs. And of course, Edgewater is also one of the more rapidly developing areas of the city of Miami. And so, we were looking at ways that development -- additional development capacity could help with contributions into a trust fund for resilient infrastructure. So, in -- under our future -- our comp plan, there is a mechanism that allows for additional density capacity available. And that's in our comp plan today. It's used for various programs today, whether it's for historic preservation, affordable housing, those various programs allow for additional density capacity. And so, we looked at that as an opportunity to establish a new program for resilient infrastructure. And so that's, in a sense, how this came about. Commissioner Pardo: There are a couple of things I want to address. One is that we are doubling density in the city of Miami only because we've received so many e- mails making that statement. I want people to understand that that density is already there. That density is there, and we are putting forward a tool, a mechanism, by which City of Miami Page 121 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 someone who chooses to develop can access that density, but in exchange they have to give $35, 000 per door into this resiliency fund, which will be captured only for Edgewater. Mr. Snow: Correct. So -- correct, so just to kind of get in a little bit in the weeds. So, the density today in Edgewater is 150 dwelling units an acre, but the comp plan allows you to go up to 300 dwelling units an acre through various programs, whether it's transfer development rights, those type of things. And in this program, with the payment contribution of $35, 000 a unit, you'd be able to get the additional density. And it also should be noted that, you know, we are experiencing other pressures from other programs, whether it's from the state in the Live Local Act or it's with RTZ (Rapid Transit Zone), additional densities are being granted through those programs. And so, essentially, we're losing out under our code by not allowing those other developments to have additional density capacity. Chair King: Okay, Director Snow, I have a -- so this FR.4, does -- it only relates to District 2? Mr. Snow: Right now, it's designed specifically for Edgewater and Watson Island and the Venetian Islands. Chair King: Okay, because I'm not in favor of this to stretch into District 5 and no historic areas. None. I don't want there to be a loophole. I don't want there to be a comeback. And one of our very thoughtful public commenters said we should take up arms. We should sue the state about Live Local. We don 't have a say what happens in our community with -- because of Live Local. You can come and plop a 55-story building anywhere you want if you use the Live Local legislation. That's not fair to us. We need to push back, like other municipalities, in addition to the RTZ. Because irrespective of whether you live in a historic area or not, if you cite Live Local, they have it by right. Am I correct? Mr. Snow: That is correct. A thousand dwelling units an acre. Chair King: It's by right, and we don't get anything. And I don't want to carve out, you know, little things because then developers can just come in anybody's neighborhood and 55 stories plop up. I have this issue in Overtown right now and I'm trying to figure out how to work through this because I read in the newspaper that we're getting a 55-story tower plopped in the middle of an area that is not suitable for such a development. So, I'm asking staff to do something about this, because this is all of our problem. But for Commissioner Pardo, if this makes sense for his district, that's fine. But I don't want it in District 5, and I want language in this legislation that exempts, if not all of the districts, say for, you know -- I know what you said, but put it in the legislation in big, bold letters that it's not -- it is only for -- it is not, not for District 5, for historic districts, for, you know, for historic neighborhoods, neighborhoods designated historic, and you have my support for that. Commissioner Pardo: And I don't know if there's a way to make that map more prominent so that people can see the geography of exactly where this applies. I wanted you to also just briefly discuss or mention the Live Local density for that same area. Mr. Snow: Yes, so we can bring up the map shortly. All right, so two things. One, I just want to talk quickly about the boundaries and how those were done, because those were done very methodically. Commissioner Pardo: Stormwater. City of Miami Page 122 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Mr. Snow: Exactly. So those boundaries -- Commissioner Pardo: I mean storm surge. Mr. Snow: -- were decided based on -- so one, the first neighborhood we looked at was Edgewater. But we looked at our coastal high hazard zone map, and we looked at our stormwater master plan and made sure that those aligned, okay? And we established the, which we call now the Resiliency Trust Fund Areas. That is an exhibit of FR.4 that's before you right now. And we'll bring up the map shortly. So, I just want the commissioners to be aware of that. The part on the Live Local. So the state law grants development. Any Live Local project, anywhere in the city, if you meet the criteria, you're getting 1,000 dwelling units an acre. Today, the Edgewater, this project would enable these developments to do up to 300 dwelling units an acre. So, we're not quite doing 1,000, but we're giving a little bit more to make these projects feasible under our current city ordinance. Chair King: Well, my question here is, why, as a developer, would I go with this versus Live Local? Because the state supersedes municipal governments. So, if I was a developer, I don't need this. I'll just go Live Local. And you can't stop -- right -- Commissioner Pardo: Because there are some developers that really care about the character of the neighborhood. And if they can make the money that is reasonable for them and still fit a model that works for the neighbors and the community, they're better off for it. They're not going to have the kind of resistance and the kind of challenges. Mr. Snow: And I would also say that there's a better level of comfort to do a development under a municipal ordinance versus a state ordinance from financing and all of those things. It just -- it's much more comfortable to do it under the city ordinance. Commissioner Gabela: (INAUDIBLE). Mr. Snow: Correct. Commissioner Gabela: (INAUDIBLE). Mr. Snow: So right now it's not, but the goal is that we can look at other areas of need that can be supported by this program and have additional maps. Commissioner Pardo: I think a really important point to this is affordable home ownership. Areas like Edgewater have very high -end, pricey condos that you can buy or rentals, but it's very difficult for someone in that workforce salary space to be able to afford any kind of ownership of anything in Edgewater. Mr. Snow: Right. Commissioner Pardo: So we heard from a lot of residents and a lot of the property owners, they really want something like this because they could actually achieve being able to live where they grew up or being able to maintain the character of the neighborhood. And that's an important aspect that really hasn 't been discussed greatly, but I wanted to make sure it was on the record. Mr. Snow: Yep. Yeah, and we did also -- in part of the substitution memo that came out for this item, included both the exhibit that's before you right now, which is the boundary map, as well as an affordable housing discount. So, if you are doing affordable housing, you 're getting a discount on that $35, 000 per unit rate. City of Miami Page 123 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Chair King: Yes, but what is your definition of affordable housing? Because if you say 120 percent AMI (Area Median Income), no, that's not affordable housing. 100 percent AMI, it's not affordable housing. Now, if you tell me that it's 60 or 80 percent AMI, I'm going to be like, okay, well, what's considered affordable housing? Mr. Snow: Right. So, I'm not going to tell you it's 120. But it is within that range of the 60 to I think it's 100 percent AMI. So, we have a range and it's more in the workforce specific range. Chair King: Right, so 100 percent AMI is not -- it's not affordable, is what I'm saying. My colleague, Commissioner Reyes, was so ardent. Commissioner Pardo: But that was his cap, 100. Chair King: No, but listen, we all deal with developers here. Let's be clear. We all deal with developers. So, I understand this inside and out. They'll say 60, 80, 100. You might have two units of 60, two units of 80, 300 units of 100. That's not affordable, and they don 't have to give you the 60, 80 in any kind of mathematical calculation. If they satisfy you with two 60, two 80, that qualifies as affordable housing. And it's not. When you have 100 percent AMI, that's -- what's your income level? Mr. Snow: For the program? Chair King: No, what's the 100 percent AMI income level? Mr. Snow: So that's probably around $90, 000. Chair King: Okay. Commissioner Gabela, is -- for your district, is that affordable housing? Commissioner Pardo: For an individual or a family? Chair King: For an individual. It's an individual. Mr. Snow: Individual. Yeah. Chair King: I'm asking the question because I know the answer. Mr. Snow: Yeah. Chair King: I'm asking the question. I know the answer. Commissioner Gabela: Look, so -- what I would say is, you know, the thing is -- so what I would say is, do the pilot program in your area, see how that works out, but I agree, for everyone, keep us out of the situation for now. For now and later on, maybe if we want to, you know. Commissioner Pardo: And I do think we should push back. I think with RTZ we are in litigation. I don 't know -- Chair King: We are. Commissioner Pardo: Right. City of Miami Page 124 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Chair King: We're push -- you know, but let me tell you, when I got elected, the first thing I said was push back on RTZ. Weren 't you in my briefings? I said it. And then we waited until they had the noose around our neck before we took any action. I saw that coming, but we're so slow at taking action. We are, someone said earlier today, one of our public commenters, we are the strongest, most popular city almost -- we're neck and neck with New York and Los Angeles. But we act like, you know, we're a small little town of 500 people and we're not. And we need to stand up for our residences. That be in Tallahassee, that's in D.C., wherever it is, we need to stand up. And this Live Local is atrocious for us. RTZ is atrocious for us. And the City of Miami, the electorate body should be able to decide what is best for our community, not someone else. Commissioner Gabela: Maybe we should -- on that note, maybe we should have a workshop where we nominate one of ourselves to go negotiate with those guys. I think the mayor was negotiating with them, I remember last year we all met, you know, (UNINTELLIGIBLE) looking eye to eye. Commissioner Pardo: Yeah. Commissioner Gabela: We all said our names and nothing became of that, and I believe the mayor was negotiating and then I never heard what -- what had happened with that negotiation. Maybe we should set that in motion? I don't know. Chair King: That's true. That's true. Commissioner Gabela: I'm just saying. Chair King: So -- but I'm supportive of Commissioner Pardo, I'm supportive of your efforts for your district, but I think at least for myself and Commissioner Gabela, we're on the same page. Commissioner Rosado: Me as well. Chair King: Commissioner Rosado, are you with -- I don 't know how you feel about FR. 4. Vice Chair Carollo: FR (First Reading) ? Chair King: 4. Vice Chair Carollo: I think I said what I need to say about this throughout the different meetings, so I'll make it short and leave it up to all of you. Commissioner Pardo: So, I have a motion then? Commissioner Rosado: Well, could I add something? I would like to add, there's just a tremendous amount of confusion around this item. The number of e-mails I've gotten from people who are in fact District 4 residents saying that they hate that this is going to apply to Coral Way and District 4, et cetera. There's way, way too much misinformation out there. I'd like to see, before second reading, I'd like to see a workshop on this for the public, so folks can understand what's going on. And I'm going to make the same request, and I'll probably make it at many meetings. I'd like to see a one page document that summarizes, that is the CliffsNotes version of this. Because clearly, if there's that level of misinformation, that means there's lots and lots of information, but it's too much, and people aren 't reading it. So, one pager and a town hall, otherwise, I won 't be voting on this on -- for second reading. City of Miami Page 125 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Commissioner Pardo: And I'll say I think we're open to some change on the discount with the ranges, 100 percent. I'll just throw that out there too. Chair King: And so, to Commissioner Rosado's point, I've gotten e-mails as well, but we all can take back to -- I don 't know if you're suggesting a special meeting, because we can all take it back to our respective districts. Commissioner Pardo: Yeah, we can. Chair King: You know, we don 't have to have a special -- Commissioner Pardo: And we have documents to share, too. Chair King: Right. Commissioner Rosado: Yeah, I don't mean a special meeting for the commission. I think a public workshop where folks can participate. Same thing that I requested for another item before, an in person meeting here that is also available via Zoom or Teams, whatever the case may be. So, if folks want to participate from home, they can. They can ask questions, et cetera. And it should be accompanied by a very simple public document. So, that I'm not being asked by 10 people why I'm adopting this that's going to affect Coral Way next to my house, which it's -- it's not. So, I don 't know where that came from, but it's now widespread. Mr. Snow: Yeah. Chair King: Okay. Again, look, I would shop it with my neighbors. Commissioner Pardo: Yeah. Chair King: I know my neighbors are, a few of them are watching and then they're going to spread it throughout the community. So, hi, guys. But -- so they understand that D5 (District 5) is exempt, every historic area is exempt in D5. Commissioner Pardo: And most -- most of the e-mails we actually got, none of them were from Edgewater. So, it's folks in other areas -- Commissioner Rosado: Right. Commissioner Pardo: -- that are kind of you know -- but yeah, if we can make a motion, I'll make it. Chair King: So, I have a motion. Commissioner Gabela: Second. Chair King: All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): Chair? Chair King: As amended. Mr. Hannon: Yes, pursuant to a substitution memo dated November 18th, 2025. Chair King: Thank you. City of Miami Page 126 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 FR.5 ORDINANCE First Reading 18440 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING Commissioners ORDINANCE NO. 14382 FOR THE ABOLISHMENT OF THE and Ma or BAYFRONT PARK MANAGEMENT TRUST ("TRUST"), ADOPTED y ON JULY 10, 2025, TO EXTEND THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SUCH ORDINANCE TO FEBRUARY 1, 2026; FURTHER AMENDING CHAPTER 2/ARTICLE IV, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED "ADMINISTRATION / DEPARTMENTS," BY ADDING A NEW DIVISION 18 TO ESTABLISH THE "DEPARTMENT OF DOWNTOWN BAYFRONT PARKS AND OPEN SPACES" ("DEPARTMENT"); FURTHER AMENDING CHAPTER 38/ARTICLE II, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED "PARKS AND RECREATION / USE REGULATIONS," TO UPDATE APPLICABLE USE REGULATIONS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE, ALLOCATION AND APPROPRIATION OF ALL FUNDS OF THE TRUST UPON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF ORDINANCE NO. 14382, TO BE PLACED IN A NEW SPECIAL REVENUE ACCOUNT TITLED "DOWNTOWN BAYFRONT PARKS AND OPEN SPACES" TO BE ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY MANAGER AND TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR OPERATION, IMPROVEMENTS, MAINTENANCE, AND ASSOCIATED ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF THE PARKS AND OPEN SPACES OPERATED, MANAGED, MAINTAINED, OR CONTROLLED BY THE DEPARTMENT; RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING CERTAIN NECESSARY ACTIONS BY THE CITY MANAGER IN ORDER TO UPDATE THE OPERATING BUDGET, CAPITAL PLAN, RELEVANT FINANCIAL CONTROLS, AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, FOR PROJECT CLOSE-OUTS, AND FOR GRANTS AND OTHER FUNDING SOURCES IN PROGRESS IN CONNECTION HEREWITH; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO CREATE AN ENTERPRISE FUND IN A FUTURE FISCAL YEAR AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR THE PURPOSES STATED HEREIN, INCLUDING THE ASSUMPTION OF ANY CONTRACTS RELATED TO THE MANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATIONS OF BAYFRONT PARK AND MAURICE A. FERRE PARK, AND TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO ABSORB, TRANSITION, OR OTHERWISE WIND DOWN OPERATIONS OF THE BAYFRONT PARK MANAGEMENT TRUST, AS MAY BE DEEMED NECESSARY; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Indefinitely Defer RESULT: INDEFINITELY DEFERRED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado City of Miami Page 127 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item FR.5, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s),"Item FR.2, and Item FR.3. Chair King: Which bring us to FR.5 or FR. 7? Commissioner Pardo: FR.5, I think. Commissioner Rosado: Yeah, again, I'd like to move FR.5. Commissioner Pardo: So I want to discuss that from mainly the perspective of the downtown residents. Once again, we're talking about structures and really important aspects of daily life in downtown, but we're not really including or engaging the very community. They have been for decades under a system where they have basically captured funds almost like an enterprise funds, that work for their geography in downtown with Bayfront Park and Maurice Ferre Park. They have all kinds of things in their area from events to other things that impact the quality of their life and the character of their neighborhood. And many times, they've seen this income stream as kind of like an offset to some aspects of how their quality of life is diminished. So, maintaining those funds in that geography is first and foremost for the residents of downtown that at some point we can add the Edward T. Graham Heritage Trail, where I actually think there are a lot of other funding sources and discussions around the Edward T. Graham Heritage Trail, like state support, federal support, all different ways to kind of deal with it, but I see them as separate items. So as long as that is in this right now in this moment, I wouldn 't be able to support FR. 5. Commissioner Gabela: So, can I weigh in since I -- Commissioner Pardo: Unless you have an amendment where -- Commissioner Gabela: Okay, so I hear what you're saying, and it's your district at the end of the day, and I think -- Commissioner Pardo: You said you would not be able to support FR.5. Commissioner Pardo: Well, I can -- if it's included right now as encompassing all of the Edward T. Graham Heritage Trail in this pot of funds that are really used and downtown residents -- Chair King: I see -- I see what you're saying. Commissioner Pardo: Yeah, but I'm -- Chair King: I got you. Commissioner Pardo: All right. Commissioner Gabela: So I suggest that we do what Commissioner Carollo is asking for July 15, and then sometime after that, the transfer takes place without it going to the area that you want. In other words, staying for whatever the mechanism is after July the 15th, right, 2026. Then after that, the transfer takes place, but stays within the framework and doesn 't go as what he's saying. He doesn 't want to go to what I think you want, Commissioner Rosado, to go to the Underdeck, is what I think you're saying. And I hear you, what I -- because there's another thing. The 20 mil or 21 that's there in liquid, to the credit of Commissioner Carollo, let's say that because he was there prior for eight years. I think you don 't want to see it -- Vice Chair Carollo: Thank you. City of Miami Page 128 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Commissioner Gabela: -- to go to other areas because you still want the park to be maintained, which has also been my concern. Commissioner Pardo: Security. I mean, all the aspects -- Commissioner Gabela: Right. Commissioner Pardo: -- that add to the quality of life for residents of downtown. Commissioner Gabela: And I hear you. So what I think is -- we should do is what Commissioner Carollo, July 15, 2026, I step down, okay? Whatever transfer happens and whatever way this body deems it and whatever vehicle we decide to do it in, whether it's called the Department of -- what's it called again? Commissioner Pardo: Parks? Commissioner Gabela: The Department of Parks or -- Commissioner Pardo: Downtown Bayfront Parks and Open Spaces. Commissioner Gabela: Or whatever the mechanism is, and do it that way. And then safeguard you from your concern, that the monies leave Bayfront Trust and Maurice Ferre Park, that those parks do need to be maintained, you know, with money that they generate and stay in the area. Commissioner Pardo: And that we have time to involve the residents, be able to kind of roll it out differently. I know you've done a lot of work with the master plan in the area that's very important to the residents as well. Commissioner Gabela: And I would be happy to host town hall meetings. Commissioner Pardo: Great. Commissioner Gabela: With everybody here. Chair King: So here's my -- here's my -- here's my take on it. I agree. I don't think any of the money should be diverted to the Reverend Edward T. Graham Heritage Trail. Now, if we are going, and the reason why I voted no for July 15, 2026, because we're either going to do it or we're not going to do it. If we're going to go to July 2026, then it should just stay the way it is. It should just stay. Commissioner Gabela: You guys are the ones who wanted to change it. I didn 't want to change anything. Chair King: No, no, no, not you guys. I was not here for that. Commissioner Gabela: I'm just abiding by what you guys are doing. Chair King: I was not here for that. I did not vote on that. I didn 't vote on that. Commissioner Gabela: You know, you're right, you're right. Chair King: I wasn 't, so -- Commissioner Gabela: But listen, not rehashing, let's not rehash this. City of Miami Page 129 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Chair King: Right, not rehashing -- Commissioner Gabela: Because then we're going to get into trouble. Chair King: -- but this is a decision that you guys made, but if -- if it's the will of the body to go to 2026, I think it just should stay the way it is. I never thought it was broken. Commissioner Gabela: Okay, then I'll -- Chair King: But -- Commissioner Gabela: -- motion for it to stay the way it is, if that's the will of Commissioner Carollo, Commissioner Pardo, and Commissioner -- I mean, up to you guys. Chair King: So I just -- I don't know, you know, whatever the will is, because if we keep it to 2026, aren't we saying that it's okay? Aren't we saying that it's fine? No? Commissioner Rosado: Madam Chair? Commissioner Gabela: Look, I volunteer this, okay? Whatever happens. Okay. On July 15th, 2026, I'm stepping down. I will give you my resignation letter, post-dated. Chair King: Well, I'm saying -- I'm saying -- Commissioner Gabela: No, because -- Chair King: -- for me, that's not necessary because -- Commissioner Gabela: But I want to do it, you know why? Because at the end of the day, I have to tend to my area, to be honest with you. This takes a lot of work. And I'll give Commissioner Carollo credit where it's due, you know, with the park. You know, the park does generate revenues, okay. That's the truth of the matter. So, at the end of the day, you know what I mean? I have to tend to my area, folks. I have to tend to my area at some point, okay? And I can vow to you that I am stepping down July 15th, 2026. We'll have another vote on somebody else being the chairman of the Bayfront Trust, and that's what I think we should do. Now, you guys tell me which way we're headed. Vice Chair Carollo: Commissioner? Can I? Chair King: I think Commissioner Pardo -- I mean Commissioner Rosado wanted -- Vice Chair Carollo: I'll just be real brief Chair King: -- it -- but he hasn 't had a turn yet, so. Commissioner Rosado: I -- I do, I'm actually concerned that we have now sort of to a large extent, discarded the Graham Trail, which is a project that lost 75 percent of its funding in one fell swoop. Here is a vehicle to get that project built, which is significant, which was promised to the community for a very long time, which is an important part of a larger segment, and we just sort of like, kicked it to the curb is what it feels like. Chair King: No, not -- no -- City of Miami Page 130 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Commissioner Pardo: No. Chair King: -- it has -- Commissioner Rosado: There's -- there's -- Commissioner Gabela: We're not kicking it to the curb. Chair King: Hold on. Hold on. Commissioner Rosado: There is no other likely vehicle -- Chair King: No, no, no, no, hold on. Commissioner Rosado: -- for funding for it. Chair King: Hold on, hold on, hold on. My position, and, you know, I have the most to gain if we get -- I have the most to gain, right? Let's be clear about that. But it's not fair to the residents of downtown to take from them and give to something else. I'm taking from developers that are coming before me for the Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) because they want something. They want to see their project flourish. So, they're going to give me something in -- Commissioner Pardo: As well as Omni. Chair King: As well as the Omni. And we are exploring other avenues. So, I don 't want anyone to think that I would only support this because I'm getting funding for Reverend Edward T. Graham. And I'm not going to take from the residents of downtown selfishly, right? Selfishly. I'm not going to do that. Commissioner Pardo: Thank you. Chair King: And my position here is that if we believe that we should keep it until 2026, I believe what we're saying is that it's okay to be operated by whoever is the chair as an independent body, the Bayfront Trust, that's governed by folks that are appointed by each of us, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera. So, if we're going to go with 2026, it would be my recommendation that you just leave it as is. And if it's not that -- cause again, I wasn't here for that -- for that vote. I don't know what the logic behind that vote was, but what we're -- if we're saying that we can drag it to 2026, then what is the need to make it a department within the city? I'm just asking. I'm not saying that I'm right. I'm not saying that I'm wrong. I'm just saying that if we feel that we should wait because of all of these events, because guess what folks, July 2026, there's going to be another event. And then July 2026, you are planning the new year's eve celebration, because that's not something that you plan in two weeks. You have to -- so you either have to rip the Band-Aid off and do it, or you have to say the way it's working is working. And Vice Chair? Commissioner Gabela: So I say, let's deal with FR. 7 -- Chair King: Wait a minute, hold on, hold on. But the vice chair wanted to speak after Commissioner Rosado. Vice Chair Carollo: Look, that's a topic that this commission could deal with it now or deal with it in the future. But first of all, let me thank Commissioner Gabela for making some of the statements that he made on the work that we did in bringing funding there. But he also made a statement that after being there a while, he's realized what we went through. A commissioner, with all the responsibilities that you City of Miami Page 131 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 have in your own district, you really don 't have the time to look over an operation of that type like you should, because you 're so busy in your own district, you 've got to be in there, you're dependent on people there. The board is fine. You've got a board. But the board is not actively involved like the chairman is. They're part-time. They come in once a month, you call that part-time, and then the park doesn't have sufficient staff for a lot of stuff, and, frankly, doesn 't have the type of professional staff that you need. And then things happen, who gets blamed? The chairman, whoever that might be. So, that's the fundamental problem that I see that the park has had throughout the decades, no matter who's been chairman. A city commissioner truly doesn't have the time to handle that responsibility. I think what Commissioner Gabela is saying that it's eating up so much of his time, like it did with me. Time that is being taken away from the residents in your own district. And that's why I had thought, and I had thought about this long before Commissioner Gabela came in, and part of it was frustration and seeing the way that, you know, the thing been operated, and I didn 't have the time to be there day by day and hold people by the hand. And the other is that the city has more resources to give to it, but I will go along with whatever is the will of this commission in doing that, because you could always revisit it in the future, you know, and whatever the will is, but frankly, out of all the money the parks have, and they've got enough money to make these places look beautiful. You need to spend monies there, because these are the two main parks in the city of Miami. They're your central parks. It's not only about downtown residents, because the park belongs to all the city of Miami. It's about the tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of tourists, visitors that come there every year. The Dogs and Cats Walkway and the Sculpture Gardens, that's brought in an estimated two million people or so since it opened up. More people than the museums bring. The dog park, the actual dog park in Maurice Ferre, it's the best in the state. Everybody wants to bring their dog there. The fountain now, the way that it is, that's another icon for Miami that everybody that goes there can 't believe what they're seeing. Yes, it's expensive to run it per year, but this is why we planned ahead to bring in plenty of funding so that we could pay the electric bill, the water bill for it. And the wheel, you know, it's another wheel, but it attracts people too with Bayside, and Bayside 's improving everything. You have the potential for millions of more dollars in additional income to the future. That would not cause any uproar to the area, would not bring extra noise or concern to residents. But that's for another time. Frankly, the 57 statues of dogs and cats, they need to be kept every several months. They need to be waxed so you keep the beautiful painting that our local artists painted them with, shiny and good so the sun doesn 't harm them. But if at any point in the future, this city decides that it doesn 't want those dogs and cats statues, I'll be happy to take them. I'll bring them to Shangri-La. They're going to appreciate them there. And I guarantee you, we're going to have even more people coming to see them there than even the amount that we have here. And I'll even help pay to get some of them out if you don 't want them in the future. I think it would be a mistake, but I'm offering. Chair King: Commissioner Pardo? Commissioner Pardo: Madam Chair, given the discussion, should we just indefinitely defer this item? Vice Chair Carollo: Is that sufficient, Commissioner Gabela? Mr. Wysong: So just a warning there. The ordinance in effect now abolishes the Bayfront Park Management Trust effective January 2nd. So, if you indefinitely defer these and don 't take action, it goes away on January 2nd. Commissioner Pardo: Well, just that item, FR.5. Vice Chair Carollo: Yeah. City of Miami Page 132 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Mr. Wysong: Okay. No, I just wanted to clarify. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay. Chair King: Okay. Commissioner Rosado? Commissioner Rosado: I guess I would just bring back the comment about the Graham Trail. I'm concerned that we are -- we have no real plan to get that done. Chair King: No, I have a plan. Commissioner Pardo: We do. Chair King: I have a plan. I'm working on it all the time. Vice Chair Carollo: Well, I'm sure if they're building a presidential library, they will provide the funding and reconsider it if we would just extend the trail a little bit more to the new presidential library. Chair King: So -- Todd? I need some direction here because we've kind of gone all around the mulberry bush. Commissioner Gabela: (INAUDIBLE). So, real quick. Chair King: Yes. Commissioner Gabela: Look, I say we do FR. 7, okay, if I'm not mistaken. We change the effective date to July 15, 2026, okay? After that, I'm stepping down. And then two, you abolish the FR.5 until we get to that point, like Commissioner Carollo says, and then we revisit. And at that point in time, you guys still want to, you know, abolish it and put it into the, you know, city or whatever vehicle is used, then we do it right then and there, and we're done. As for the trail matter, that's a separate matter. Chair King: So, let's take up FR.5. Let's take up FR.5. Do I have a motion for FR.5? Mr. Hannon: Well, Commissioner Rosado made a motion at 4: 50 to pass FR.5 as is. However, are you looking for a motion to indefinitely defer FR.5? And like Commissioner Gabela mentioned -- Chair King: Okay -- Mr. Hannon: -- then you can address FR.5. Chair King: I got you. I got you. So, there's a motion and a second for FR.5, yes? Mr. Hannon: There's only a motion. Vice Chair Carollo: There's only a motion. Chair King: There's only a motion. Okay. Do I have a second for FR.5? Commissioner Gabela: No, so wait a minute. So my motion is -- Chair King: No, no, we're going to come to yours on the -- Commissioner Gabela: No, no, I know that, but -- okay. City of Miami Page 133 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Chair King: We're going to come to yours on 7. Commissioner Gabela: No, not mine. Carollo's motion. Chair King: There's a motion for FR.5. Do I have a second? Seeing none, FR.5 dies. Mr. Hannon: Well, no. Chair King: What happens? Mr. Hannon: So just the motion fails for lack of a second. So, it's still in play. So, if you wanted to make a motion to indefinitely defer FR.5. Chair King: I got you. Commissioner Gabela: Motion to indefinitely defer. Commissioner Pardo: Second. Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. FR.6 ORDINANCE First Reading 18472 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING Commissioners CHAPTER 62/ARTICLE XIII/DIVISION 7 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "PLANNING and Mayor AND ZONING/PLANNING AND ZONING APPROVAL FOR TEMPORARY USES AND OCCUPANCIES; PERMIT REQUIRED/RESERVED," MORE PARTICULARLY BY AMENDING DIVISION 7 TO BE TITLED "TEMPORARY OFF -SITE COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING ON CONSTRUCTION FENCING," TO ALLOW A PILOT PROGRAM FOR OFF -SITE COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING SIGNAGE ON A TEMPORARY BASIS FOR CERTAIN SITUATED CONSTRUCTION SITE FENCING WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI URBAN CORE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Continue RESULT: CONTINUED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: Item FR.6 was continued to the December 11, 2025, City Commission Meeting. Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item FR.6, please see "Order of the Day" and "Public Comments for All Item(s)." George Wysong (City Attorney): FR. 6, first reading ordinance. City of Miami Page 134 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Commissioner Pardo: Madam Chair, FR. 6, I have it as deferred until December 11 th. Commissioner Gabela: Which one? Commissioner Pardo: For FR. 6. Yeah. Chair King: Was FR. 6 deferred? No, it wasn 't. I don 't have it on my list as deferred. Commissioner Gabela: No, I don't remember that deferred. Commissioner Rosado: No, could -- yeah, I have it as being heard tonight. Could we hear the item? Chair King: Would you like to pull it for discussion? Commissioner Pardo: I wanted to defer it because -- yeah, there are a lot of kind of technical issues with this that we were kind of helping with. It will change the item significantly enough that it might be reset, which is why we wanted to go ahead and defer it. Chair King: Okay. I don 't have an issue with that. Commissioner Rosado: Should we not hear it? Chair King: Well, not if it's going to be deferred. Commissioner Pardo: Not if it's going to be changed. Yeah. Commissioner Gabela: Okay, motion, second. Commissioner Pardo: I'll make the motion to go ahead and defer to -- Commissioner Gabela: I'll second. Commissioner Pardo: -- December 11 th. Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. City of Miami Page 135 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 FR.7 ORDINANCE First Reading 18485 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING Commissioners ORDINANCE NO. 14382 FOR THE ABOLISHMENT OF THE and mi or BAYFRONT PARK MANAGEMENT TRUST, ADOPTED ON JULY Ma y 10, 2025, TO EXTEND THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SUCH ORDINANCE TO ; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE 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 additional minutes referencing Item FR.7, please see Item FR.2 and Item FR.3. Chair King: Now -- Vice Chair Carollo: Can we then take up -- Commissioner Gabela: FR. 7. Chair King: FR. 7. Vice Chair Carollo: FR. 7 that we're extending it to July 15, 2026. Commissioner Gabela: He's made the motion; I'm the second. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay. Chair King: Okay. Do I have a motion? I have a motion and a second. Vice Chair Carollo: Yeah. Chair King: All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): As amended. Vice Chair Carollo: (UNINTELLIGIBLE) vote. Commissioner Rosado: Yes. Chair King: Yes. Yes. Motion carries. Mr. Hannon: Unanimous. Chair King: Unanimous. Vice Chair Carollo: All right. END OF FIRST READING ORDINANCES City of Miami Page 136 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Commissioners and Mayor DI.1 18453 City Manager's Office DI - DISCUSSION ITEMS DISCUSSION ITEM A DISCUSSION REGARDING AN ACCESS AGREEMENT FOR TV PRODUCTION INVOLVING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. MOTION TO: Withdraw RESULT: WITHDRAWN MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item DI.1, please see "Order of the Day." DI.2 DISCUSSION ITEM 17641 A DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING THE USE OF CITY FUNDS OUTSIDE OF COMMISSIONERS DISTRICTS. MOTION TO: Withdraw RESULT: WITHDRAWN MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Chair King: And we have Discussion Items 4 and 5. That is in play. Discussion Item 4 and Discussion Item 5. Vice Chair Carollo: Can we read the future legislation items so we can vote on them? Chair King: Oh, we -- we don't have to vote on the future legislation items. It's just -- Vice Chair Carollo: Okay. Well, it says ordinance. Chair King: -- it's just a notice. It's a notice. It'll come back on the agenda -- Vice Chair Carollo: Okay. Chair King: -- after it's been noticed. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay. Chair King: Okay. So -- Vice Chair Carollo: What else do we have? Chair King: We have Discussion Item 4 and Discussion Item 5. Vice Chair Carollo: 4 and 5. City of Miami Page 137 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Commissioner Gabela: (INAUDIBLE). Chair King: Forget about which one? Commissioner Gabela: (INAUDIBLE). Chair King: From Discussion Item 4 is state D-O-G [sic] report and Discussion Item 5 is term limits. Commissioner Gabela: (INAUDIBLE). Chair King: Forget about it. Okay. No, I have those as withdrawn, 2 and 3, already. Commissioner -- Commissioner Gabela: (INAUDIBLE). Chair King: Yes. Commissioner Gabela: And then the other one was (INAUDIBLE). Chair King: Okay. No, we don 't have to, we -- we don 't have to take a motion to the -- defer the DIs (Discussion Item) because the discussion items are no longer deferred. If we don 't hear them, they're off. And then if the person wants to put it back, the commissioner wants to put it back, they put it back. But remember, guys, we have two discussion items per commissioner. So, Commissioner Gabela doesn 't want to hear D4 [sic] or D5 [sic]. So that shall -- Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): Can I just make a simple request just to withdraw DI.2 through DI.5? Chair King: Todd, there's no need to withdraw them, because if they're not heard, they're automatically withdrawn pursuant to the memo. Okay, Todd, can I have a motion to withdraw DI.1 -- Commissioner Rosado: So moved. Commissioner Pardo: So moved, or second. Chair King: All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Okay, but we want to make that an operation of law. It's in the memo. If you have a discussion item and it's not discussed, it does not roll over to the next commission meeting. So, whatever legislation we have to do -- to impact -- to do that, let's get -- Mr. Hannon: Right, I'm just getting it from a Mason's standpoint. So -- Chair King: Okay, got you. That's why we did it. Got you. You guys, thank you. Thank you all. Thank you for making my swearing in so special. This shall conclude -- Commissioner Pardo: And congratulations. Chair King: -- the November 20th, 2025 commission meeting. Thank you. City of Miami Page 138 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 DI.3 17692 Commissioners and Mayor DI.4 18422 Commissioners and Mayor DI.5 18490 Commissioners and Mayor DISCUSSION ITEM A DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING ELECTRIC VEHICLES. MOTION TO: Withdraw RESULT: WITHDRAWN MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item DL3, please see Item DL2. DISCUSSION ITEM A DISCUSSION REGARDING THE DOGE REPORT WHICH STATES THAT THE CITY IS OVER SPENDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $95 MILLION. MOTION TO: Withdraw RESULT: WITHDRAWN MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item DI.4, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)" and Item DI.2. DISCUSSION ITEM A DISCUSSION REGARDING TERM LIMITS. MOTION TO: Withdraw RESULT: WITHDRAWN MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item DI.5, please see Item DI.2. END OF DISCUSSION ITEMS City of Miami Page 139 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 PZ.1 18133 Department of Planning PART B: PZ -PLANNING AND ZONING ITEM(S) RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING AN EXCEPTION WITH CONDITIONS TO ALLOW AN UP TO ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) PARKING REDUCTION IN THE TOTAL NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES FOR A STRUCTURE WITH A FLOOR AREA OF TEN THOUSAND (10,000) SQUARE FEET OR LESS LOCATED WITHIN A TRANSIT CORRIDOR AREA PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 4, TABLE 4 (T4) AND ARTICLE 7, SECTION 7.1.2.6, OF ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION GENERALLY LOCATED AT 506 SOUTHWEST 8 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED EXHIBIT "A"; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Defer RESULT: DEFERRED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record: Item PZ.1 was deferred to the January 8, 2026, City Commission Meeting. Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PZ.1, please see "Order of the Day." City of Miami Page 140 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 PZ.2 18132 Department of Planning RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 55, SECTION 55-15 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA AS AMENDED, TO VACATE AND CLOSE TWO (2) PUBLIC ALLEYS: 1.) A FIFTEEN FOOT (15') WIDE ALLEY THAT RUNS NORTH AND SOUTH; AND 2.) A SIXTEEN FOOT (16') WIDE ALLY THAT RUNS FROM THE PROPERTY LINE FOR APPROXIMATELY 150.03 FEET BOTH GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE WEST SIDE OF NORTH MIAMI AVENUE BETWEEN NORTHWEST 34 TERRACE AND NORTHWEST 35 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA ("ALLEY VACATION"), AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Defer RESULT: DEFERRED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record: Item PZ.2 was deferred to the January 8, 2026, City Commission Meeting. Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PZ.2, please see "Order of the Day." City of Miami Page 141 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 PZ.3 ORDINANCE First Reading 13878 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH De artment of ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF ORDINANCE p NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, Planning FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM "T5-L," URBAN CENTER TRANSECT ZONE - LIMITED, TO "T6-8-O," URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONE — OPEN, OF THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1121, 1127, 1133, 1141, 1149, 1157, 1213, 1219, 1227, 1229, AND 1235 NORTHWEST 1 PLACE; 132, 139, AND 145 NORTHWEST 12 STREET; 140 NORTHWEST 13 ST; AND 1118, 1126, 1134, 1142, 1212, 1218, 1228, AND 1238 NORTHWEST 1 COURT, 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: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PZ.3, please see "Order of the Day." PZ.4 ORDINANCE First Reading 17650 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING Commissioners ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY and Ma or - PZ OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY y AMENDING ARTICLE 4, TITLED "STANDARDS AND TABLES," SPECIFICALLY BY AMENDING TABLE 3, TITLED "BUILDING FUNCTION: USES," TO ESTABLISH DEFINITIONS AND REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES IN RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, AND NOT -FOR -PROFIT INSTITUTIONS, AND TABLE 4, TITLED "DENSITY, INTENSITY AND PARKING," TO ESTABLISH RULES FOR APPLYING DENSITY ALLOWANCES; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Withdraw RESULT: WITHDRAWN MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PZ.4, please see "Order of the Day." City of Miami Page 142 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 PZ.5 ORDINANCE Second Reading 17586 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING De artment of ORDINANCE NO. 10544, AS AMENDED, THE MIAMI p COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, Planning FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO THE EXPEDITED STATE REVIEW PROCESS SUBJECT TO SECTION 163.3184, FLORIDA STATUTES, BY AMENDING THE INTERPRETATION OF THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP AND THE CORRESPONDENCE CHART TO CREATE A NEW FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION CALLED "TRANSIT ORIENTED NODE"; AMENDING APPENDIX LU-1; AMENDING POLICY LU-5.1.3 AND POLICY LU-5.2.1; AND AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTIES GENERALLY BOUNDED BY NORTHWEST 7TH AVENUE TO THE WEST, NORTHWEST 76TH STREET TO THE NORTH, NORTHEAST 2ND AVENUE TO THE EAST AND NORTHWEST 70TH STREET TO THE SOUTH IN MIAMI, FLORIDA, APPROXIMATELY 143.75 ACRES, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED IN EXHIBIT "A," FROM "GENERAL COMMERCIAL," "LIGHT INDUSTRIAL," "MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL," "MEDIUM DENSITY RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL," AND "MAJOR INSTITUTIONAL, PUBLIC FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITIES" TO "TRANSIT ORIENTED NODE — 1" AND "TRANSIT ORIENTED NODE — 2"; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMISSION; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: 14384 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Chair King: That leaves us with PZ (Planning and Zoning) items. Mr. City Attorney, would you read the title of the PZ items -- George Wysong (City Attorney): Yes, Madam Chair. Chair King: -- that are still in play? Do you have a list of the ones that have been deferred or withdrawn? Mr. Wysong: I believe so. Starting off with the PZ.5, second reading ordinance. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: PZ.6, second reading. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: PZ. 7, second reading ordinance. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. City of Miami Page 143 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Mr. Wysong: PZ.8, second reading ordinance. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: PZ.9, second reading ordinance. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: PZ.10, second reading ordinance. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: PZ.11, second reading ordinance. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: PZ.12, first reading ordinance. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: PZ.13, first reading ordinance. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: PZ.14, first reading ordinance. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: PZ.15, first reading ordinance. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: PZ.16, first reading ordinance. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. [Later...] George Wysong (City Attorney): And last but not least, PZ.19, first reading ordinance. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: That concludes the PZ (Planning and Zoning) item. Chair King: PZ.19, is that deferred? No. okay. Gentlemen, are there any of the PZ items that you would like to pull for discussion? Commissioner Rosado: PZ. 6 and 7. Chair King: PZ. 6 and 7. Anything else? Anyone else? Commissioner Gabela: Wasn't that PZ.9 pulled? Chair King: No. You want to pull it? City of Miami Page 144 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Commissioner Gabela: No, no. I don't want to pull it, but I thought that we had pulled it for December the 11 th. Wasn 't it deferred? No? Chair King: PZ.9? No. Commissioner Gabela: No? Chair King: Well, it's not -- Commissioner Gabela: PZ.19. PZ.19. Chair King: PZ.19. I don 't have any notes on PZ.19 being deferred. Commissioner Gabela: No? Okay. Chair King: No? David Snow (Director, Planning): So, we -- we had talked about possible deferral, but Chair King: Right, I have that note for -- Mr. Snow: Right. Chair King: -- but it's not. Mr. Snow: It's not. Chair King: Okay. Commissioner Gabela: Okay. All right. Chair King: Okay. Any other items that you guys would like to pull? So far we have PZ. 6 and PZ. 7. Any others? Nope. Seeing none, may I have a motion for PZ.5 -- Vice Chair Carollo: Move. Chair King: -- PZ.8, PZ.9, PZ.10, PZ.11 -- Commissioner Rosado: 12. Chair King: -- PZ.12, PZ.13, 14, 15, 16, and 19. Vice Chair Carollo: Move. Commissioner Pardo: Second. Commissioner Gabela: Second. Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in -- Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): Chair? Chair King: Yes? Mr. Hannon: For PZ.12, it needs to be amended pursuant to a substitution memo dated November 17th, 2025. So, PZ.12 as amended. City of Miami Page 145 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Chair King: Okay, all -- Mr. Wysong: Mr. -- Mr. City Clerk, PZ. 7 is also being amended -- Chair King: That's -- Mr. Hannon: PZ. 7 was pulled. Chair King: -- we had -- we're not voting on PZ. 7. Mr. Wysong: Oh, I'm sorry. Chair King: Do -- I have a motion and a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Items passes. PZ.6 ORDINANCE Second Reading 17618 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 3 AND 7 OF ORDINANCE NO. 13114, AS AMENDED, THE Department of ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, ("MIAMI Planning 21") BY AMENDING THE EXISTING JUNGLE ISLAND SPECIAL AREA PLAN, INCLUSIVE OF THE REGULATING PLAN AND CONCEPT BOOK, TO ALLOW THE REZONING OF THE T6-12-0 TO T6-36A-O FOR APPROXIMATELY 5.3 ACRES A PORTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 18.61 ACRES (810,795 SQUARE FEET) AS PART OF THE AMENDMENT WITH A NAME CHANGE TO THE "ECORESILIENCY SPECIAL AREA PLAN ("SAP"), LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 1111 MAC ARTHUR CAUSEWAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A"; THE SAP CONSISTS OF A PHASED PROJECT WHICH INCLUDES TWO RESIDENTIAL TOWERS WITH A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 48 STORIES, 600 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS AND APPROXIMATELY 2,874,128 SQUARE FEET OF TOTAL DEVELOPMENT FLOOR AREA; THE SAP SHALL CONTAIN A 13.235 ACRE PUBLIC WATERFRONT PARK; THE SAP WILL MODIFY THE TRANSECT ZONE REGULATIONS THAT ARE APPLICABLE TO THE SUBJECT PARCEL AND WHERE A REGULATION IS NOT SPECIFICALLY MODIFIED BY THE SAP, THE REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF MIAMI 21 WILL APPLY; MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND STATING CONCLUSIONS OF LAW; PROVIDING FOR BINDING EFFECT; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: 14416 City of Miami Page 146 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item PZ.6, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)" and Item PZ.5. Commissioner Rosado: And my -- my comment regarding PZ. 6, it's just that I've been approached by a few folks that have suggested that we incorporate as a condition of approval the preparation of a shadow study that assesses the impact on neighboring city assets and that would include for example the Outboard Club and the Yacht Club, so that if there is shadow cast strongly on these sites, that the building orientation could be changed. Commissioner Gabela: Right, and I'd just like to put on the record that I had gotten mixed up, rightly so, by the gentleman that was here earlier on the south side of the island, and I got it confused with the south side, but they have assured me this is only clarifications that -- that are here, so I'm okay. Vice Chair Carollo: Well -- Chair King: Okay. Vice Chair Carollo: -- I'm -- I'm amazed that people that have prime acre of the city of Miami that are paying us practically nothing for the use of it, that they're going to have major concern about someone that's paying us $130 plus million dollars, plus a million more in benefits, and that is going to pay tens of millions of taxes a year. Only in Miami. So, this is why we're giving these people this land practically for free, so they can come and gripe on those that are truly paying their way in the city, into the tens of millions. I don 't know. You know, I could understand if it was residents that were living next door. It's a different story. But where nobody lives and they're getting a free ride, it's beyond me. But that's up to you guys, whatever you want to do. Commissioner Rosado: I understand. At the end of the day, though, they're city assets. So, this is a protection. It doesn't force the shrinking of any of the proposed projects. It just maybe shifts things by a few feet. Vice Chair Carollo: The shifting could be millions of dollars -- Commissioner Pardo: But I think that's separate to what is being discussed here. Commissioner Rosado: It would be a condition for the SAP (Special Area Plan). So, it would be a condition as part ofPZ.6. Commissioner Pardo: I mean, it hasn't been discussed at all. It's not in the SAP. Vice Chair Carollo: No. Commissioner Pardo: I don't know -- is the city manager --? I don't know how it impacts. I mean -- Vice Chair Carollo: It will impact tremendously. City of Miami Page 147 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Commissioner Pardo: Yeah, but it's not -- it's not in these items. I mean, I think you could do it as a separate item altogether. Vice Chair Carollo: Look -- Commissioner Rosado: I mean, it would end up being a modification to the SAP. Brian May: Good afternoon. Brian May with -- representing Terra Development Group, who is a developer on this project. We would respectfully ask that this not be a condition of the SAP. We can -- we're happy to provide a shadow study, and we're happy to work with both the Yacht Club, where I think this is emanating from. I don 't think this is an issue, frankly -- Commissioner Pardo: It isn't, it isn't. Mr. May: -- for the Outboard Club. But I would say that because of the height of the building, there will be some shadow somewhere on the Yacht Club site at some point during the day. I think it's minimal. There were preliminary shadow studies that were conducted early on, but not with the latest placement of the buildings on the property. But we would hate for this to be some condition for the SAP approval. We're happy to conduct the study. We're happy to provide it to the Yacht Club folks and Outdoor Club folks for that point. Chair King: I think that many of the Yacht Club members were here today with respect to their lease, and if they had an issue with it, I think they would have brought Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, nobody said anything. Commissioner Pardo: No. Chair King: Nobody said anything. Commissioner Gabela: Nobody said anything. Commissioner Pardo: Nobody's brought this up. Chair King: Right, so I think -- Vice Chair Carollo: Did we approve that, by the way? Commissioner Pardo: Yes. Chair King: Yes. Yes, we renewed their lease. Vice Chair Carollo: Maybe we need to reconsider that one. Frankly, how many acres should we have there? Commissioner Pardo: We approved it. Vice Chair Carollo: Yeah, but how many acres do we have there? Commissioner Pardo: I think we should move on. Vice Chair Carollo: Okay. Mr. May: But this is our SAP attorney -- City of Miami Page 148 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Chair King: I think we can answer his question. Mr. May: Iris is our SAP attorney. Commissioner Pardo: Yeah. Chair King: We can answer his question. Iris Escarra: What was the question? I apologize. Commissioner Pardo: How many acres -- Chair King: How many acres does the Yacht Club have? Ms. Escarra: The Yacht Club? Chair King: Yes. Vice Chair Carollo: Yes. Chair King: I think it's three. Vice Chair Carollo: It's more, I think. Chair King: No? Ms. Escarra: The Yacht Club? Vice Chair Carollo: It's more. Ms. Escarra: No, I think the Yacht Club is a little bit more because they have submerged lands. Vice Chair Carollo: Yeah. Chair King: Okay. Ms. Escarra: What happens is that our park is 13.3 acres, but a portion of that, over two acres, is submerged lands. The Yacht Club has a little footprint from upland, but they have a bigger marina. Chair King: Right. Okay, that's what I mean. Their footprint land -- Ms. Escarra: Their footprint is small for where their building and parking is -- Chair King: Right. Ms. Escarra: -- but they have bigger -- way more marina. Chair King: Okay. Right. So, I don 't -- I don 't know. They didn 't complain and they were here. Commissioner Gabela: I'm ready for a motion. Vice Chair Carollo: Yeah. City of Miami Page 149 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Commissioner Pardo: I'm good. Vice Chair Carollo: I'll make a motion. Commissioner Pardo: Second. Chair King: I've got a motion and a second. Ms. Escarra: Can I just verify? This is to approve, right? Vice Chair Carollo: Yes. Commissioner Pardo: Correct. Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, yeah. Chair King: Yes. So, this is for -- this is for PZ. 6 and 7? Commissioner Pardo: Yes. Chair King: For PZ.6 and 7, I have a motion and a second. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): Chair? Chair King: And Todd has to make a statement for PZ.7. Mr. Hannon: So, for PZ.7, it needs to be amended pursuant to a substitution memo dated November 19, 2025. So, PZ.7 as amended. Chair King: As amended. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Motion passes. Mr. Hannon: And PZ.6 as is. Chair King: As is. Ms. Escarra: Thank you so much, everyone. Thank you. Chair King: Okay. And I believe, gentlemen, that takes care of all of our PZ (Planning and Zoning) items; am I correct? Commissioner Pardo: Yes, ma'am. Chair King: Okay. There are future legislation items that you guys can read on your own. City of Miami Page 150 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 PZ.7 ORDINANCE Second Reading 17619 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH De artment of ATTACHMENT(S), RESCINDING AND TERMINATING THE p PREVIOUSLY APPROVED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, UNDER Planning ORDINANCE NO. 13974, ASSOCIATED WITH JUNGLE ISLAND SPECIAL AREA PLAN ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 13973; AND FURTHER APPROVING A NEW DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, ASSOCIATED WITH AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING JUNGLE ISLAND SPECIAL AREA PLAN, INCLUSIVE OF THE REGULATING PLAN AND CONCEPT BOOK, AS PART OF THE AMENDMENT WITH A NAME CHANGE TO THE "ECORESILIENCY SPECIAL AREA PLAN ("SAP"), PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 163, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE SAID DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, A DRAFT OF WHICH IS ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "B," BETWEEN ECORESILIENCY MIAMI LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AND OR ASSIGNS, ("APPLICANT") AND THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA ("CITY"), GOVERNING THE PROPERTIES GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1111 MAC ARTHUR CAUSEWAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED EXHIBIT "A"; THE SAP CONSISTS OF A PHASED PROJECT WHICH INCLUDES TWO RESIDENTIAL TOWERS WITH A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 48 STORIES, 600 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS AND ASSOCIATED AMENITIES, AND UP TO 25,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL COMMERCIAL SPACE EXCLUDING BACK -OF - HOUSE AREA AND OTHER CUSTOMARY NON -HABITABLE AREAS, FOR A COMBINED CAPACITY OF APPROXIMATELY 2,812,000 SQUARE FEET ; THE SAP SHALL CONTAIN A 13.235 ACRE PUBLIC WATERFRONT PARK; THE SAP WILL MODIFY THE TRANSECT ZONE REGULATIONS THAT ARE APPLICABLE TO THE SUBJECT PARCEL AND WHERE A REGULATION IS NOT SPECIFICALLY MODIFIED BY THE SAP, THE REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE MIAMI 21 CODE WILL APPLY; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. THE PROPOSED AGREEMENT MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT AT 444 SW 2ND AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33130. ENACTMENT NUMBER: 14417 MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s) RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S) MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PZ.7, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)," Item PZ.5, and Item PZ.6. City of Miami Page 151 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 PZ.8 ORDINANCE Second Reading 18135 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH De artment of ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10544, AS p AMENDED, THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE MIAMI Planning COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN, PURSUANT TO SMALL SCALE AMENDMENT PROCEDURES SUBJECT TO §163.3187, FLORIDA STATUTES, BY CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM "MEDIUM DENSITY RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL" TO "RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL" OF THE ACREAGE DESCRIBED HEREIN OF A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY AT 5800 NORTHWEST 7 AVENUE, 744 NORTHWEST 59 STREET, 742 NORTHWEST 59 STREET, AND 736 NORTHWEST 59 STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED EXHIBIT "A"; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: 14418 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PZ.8, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)" and Item PZ.5. PZ.9 ORDINANCE Second Reading 18130 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH De artment of ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF ORDINANCE p NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, Planning FLORIDA AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM "T5-L," URBAN CENTER TRANSECT ZONE — LIMITED, TO "T6-8-O," URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONE — OPEN, OF THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1501 NORTHWEST 37 STREET, 1521 NORTHWEST 37 STREET, AND 1535 NORTHWEST 37 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: 14419 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PZ.9, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)" and Item PZ.5. City of Miami Page 152 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 PZ.10 ORDINANCE Second Reading 18107 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING De artment of ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY p OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 6, Planning 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. ENACTMENT NUMBER: 14420 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PZ.10, please see Item PZ.5. PZ.11 ORDINANCE Second Reading 17649 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS and Mayor- PZ AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3, SECTION 3.14.4, TITLED "PUBLIC BENEFITS," TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY IN EXCHANGE OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES; AMENDING ARTICLE 4, TABLE 3, TITLED "BUILDING FUNCTION: USES," AND ARTICLE 6, TITLED "SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS," TO UPDATE CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL USES SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC TRANSECT ZONES BY PROCESS OF EXCEPTION, WARRANT OR BY -RIGHT, AND CLARIFYING PHYSICAL STANDARDS AND REVIEW STANDARDS FOR EDUCATIONAL USES IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 33, ARTICLE XA AND ARTICLE XI OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: 14421 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PZ.11, please see Item PZ.5. City of Miami Page 153 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 PZ.12 ORDINANCE First Reading 18388 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING Commissioners ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY and Ma or - PZ OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), y SPECIFICALLY BY AMENDING ARTICLE 4, TABLE 4, TITLED "DENSITY, INTENSITY AND PARKING (T4)", "DENSITY, INTENSITY AND PARKING (T5)", AND "DENSITY, INTENSITY AND PARKING (T6)," TO IMPLEMENT THE DOUBLING OF DENSITY ALLOWED UNDER THE INTERPRETATION OF THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE MIAMI COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading with Modification(s) RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING WITH MODIFICATION(S) MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PZ.12, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)," "Public Comments for All Item(s)," and Item PZ.5. PZ.13 ORDINANCE First Reading 18178 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING De artment of ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY p OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), Planning SPECIFICALLY BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3, SECTION 3.15, TITLED "AFFORDABLE AND ATTAINABLE MIXED -INCOME HOUSING SPECIAL BENEFIT PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS," SECTION 3.16.A, TITLED "WORKFORCE HOUSING SPECIAL BENEFIT PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS," AND SECTION 3.16.B, TITLED "WORKFORCE LIVING DEVELOPMENT HOUSING PROGRAM SPECIAL BENEFIT SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS," TO ALLOW FOR LIMITED COMMERCIAL USES IN CERTAIN SPECIFIED `RESTRICTED' TRANSECT ZONES; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PZ.13, please see Item PZ.5. City of Miami Page 154 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 PZ.14 ORDINANCE First Reading 18179 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING Commissioners ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY and Ma or - PZ OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY y AMENDING ARTICLE 4, TABLE 4, TITLED "STANDARDS AND TABLES/DENSITY, INTENSITY AND PARKING (T5) AND DENSITY, INTENSITY AND PARKING (T6)," TO CLARIFY PARKING STANDARDS RELATING TO MICRO DWELLING UNITS AND LODGING LINER UNITS AND BY AMENDING ARTICLE 6, SECTION 6.1, TABLE 13, TITLED "SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS/INTENT AND EXCLUSIONS/T5 - URBAN CENTER ZONE AND T6 - URBAN CENTER ZONE," TO ALLOW MICRO DWELLING UNITS BY RIGHT WHEN LOCATED WITHIN CERTAIN SPECIFIED TRANSECT ZONES AND ALSO LOCATED WITHIN A TRANSIT -ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT ("TOD") AREA, TRANSIT STATION NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT ("TSND"), NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION DISTRICT ("NRD"), IN PROXIMITY TO A UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE, AND/OR A PODIUM LINER AND TO UPDATE AND STREAMLINE REGULATORY PROCESSES AND ASSOCIATED STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR CRITERIA; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PZ.14, please see Item PZ.5. PZ.15 ORDINANCE First Reading 18180 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING De artment of ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY p OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY Planning AMENDING ARTICLE 7, TITLED "PROCEDURES AND NONCONFORMITIES," TO ESTABLISH A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION(S) PROCEDURE REGARDING LAND USE REGULATIONS; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PZ.15, please see "Order of the Day" and Item PZ.5. City of Miami Page 155 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 PZ.16 ORDINANCE First Reading 18258 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING Commissioners ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY and Ma or - PZ OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY y AMENDING ARTICLE 1, TITLED "DEFINITIONS," TO CLARIFY DEFINITIONS RELATING TO PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITIES ("PWSF") AND ARTICLE 6, TITLED "SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS," TO STREAMLINE PWSF ENTITLEMENT PROCESSES AND UPDATE ASSOCIATED DESIGN CRITERIA; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PZ.16, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)" and Item PZ.5. PZ.17 ORDINANCE First Reading 18259 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING De artment of ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY p OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY Planning AMENDING ARTICLE 3, SECTION 3.9, TITLED "GENERAL TO ZONES/SPECIAL AREA PLANS," CLARIFYING PUBLIC BENEFIT REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH SPECIAL AREA PLANS ("SAP"); AND AMENDING SECTION 3.14, TITLED "GENERAL TO ZONES/PUBLIC BENEFITS PROGRAM," CLARIFYING HOW SAP PUBLIC BENEFITS ARE CALCULATED; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Continue RESULT: CONTINUED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record: Item PZ.17 was continued to the December 11, 2025, City Commission Meeting. Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PZ.17, please see "Order of the Day." City of Miami Page 156 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 PZ.18 ORDINANCE First Reading 18457 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE and Ma or - PZ ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS y AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 10, SECTION 10.3.3, TITLED "SIGN REGULATIONS/CLASS C SIGNS (COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING SIGNS)," TO REFERENCE CHAPTER 62 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), REGARDING ANY APPLICABLE PILOT PROGRAM FOR OFF -SITE COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING SIGNAGE ON A TEMPORARY BASIS FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION SITE FENCING WITHIN THE CITY'S URBAN CORE; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Continue RESULT: CONTINUED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: Item PZ.18 was continued to the December 11, 2025, City Commission Meeting. Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item PZ.18, please see "Order of the Day." George Wysong (City Attorney): PZ.18. I believe PZ.18 should be deferred because that was a companion to FR. 6. Commissioner Rosado: Yes. Chair King: Todd, do I need to make a motion for PZ.18 to be deferred? Commissioner Pardo: I'll make a motion. Commissioner Rosado: Second. Chair King: All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): To what meeting? Commissioner Pardo: The next one. December I1 th. Chair King: When did we say? December -- did we say December 11 th for FR? Commissioner Rosado: Yes. Chair King: Okay. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. City of Miami Page 157 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 PZ.19 ORDINANCE First Reading 18486 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH De artment of ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, p PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 163, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND Planning and AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE Zoning SAID DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, A DRAFT OF WHICH IS ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "B," BETWEEN COCONUT GROVE CONDO, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ("APPLICANT") AND THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA ("CITY"), GOVERNING THE PROPERTIES GENERALLY LOCATED AT 3101 AND 3131 GRAND AVENUE, AND 3100, 3104, 3114, 3124, 3150, AND 3158 FLORIDA AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED EXHIBIT "A"; THE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTS OF A MIXED -USE CONDOMINIUM PROJECT COMPRISED OF RETAIL, OFFICE, AND RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM USES WITH A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 5 STORIES, 19 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS, UP TO 70,000 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE, UP TO 40,000 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR RETAIL COMMERCIAL SPACE, AND ASSOCIATED AMENITIES; PURSUANT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, THE APPLICANT SHALL ALSO PROVIDE IMPROVEMENTS TO KIRK MUNROE PARK LOCATED AT 3101 FLORIDA AVENUE AND IMPROVEMENTS TO FULLER STREET; WHERE A REGULATION IS NOT SPECIFICALLY MODIFIED BY THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, THE REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE CITY CODE WILL APPLY; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. THE PROPOSED AGREEMENT MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT AT 444 SW 2ND AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33130. MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PZ.19, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)" and Item PZ.5. END OF PLANNING AND ZONING ITEM(S) City of Miami Page 158 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 FL.1 18448 City Manager's Office FL.2 18208 Civil Service Board FL.3 18404 Department of Resilience and Public Works FL - FUTURE LEGISLATION ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 23 OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "HISTORIC PRESERVATION" TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXCEPTION TO PERMIT EVENT VENUES IN HISTORICALLY DESIGNATED STRUCTURES RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 40/ARTICLE III OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED "CIVIL SERVICE RULES", TO ESTABLISH SEC. 40-128(C), TO BE TITLED "WHISTLEBLOWER COMPLAINT," TO PROVIDE DIRECTIONS TO PERSONS DESIROUS OF A HEARING BEFORE THE BOARD, PURSUANT TO THE FLORIDA `WHISTLE -BLOWER ACT'; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. L RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 49 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "SANITARY SEWERS, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL", TO ADD DEFINITIONS AND PROHIBIT ILLICIT DISCHARGE AND ILLEGAL CONNECTION TO THE CITY'S STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN City of Miami Page 159 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 FL.4 18014 Department of Planning FL.5 18487 Department of Planning ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY AMENDING ARTICLE 6, TITLED "SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS," TO CLARIFY AUTO - RELATED COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS, UPDATE ASSOCIATED DESIGN STANDARDS, AND STREAMLINE THE PROCESS FOR THE REESTABLISHMENT OF THOSE RECENTLY OPERATING; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. L RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1, TITLED "DEFINITIONS", SECTION 1.2 "DEFINITION OF TERMS" TO INTRODUCE A DEFINITION FOR "ADULT DAYCARE INDOOR ACTIVITY AREA"; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 4, TITLED "STANDARDS AND TABLES", TABLE 3 "BUILDING FUNCTION: USES" TO INCLUDE A CROSS REFERENCE TO SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS AND TABLE 4 "DENSITY, INTENSITY AND PARKING" TO CLARIFY PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR ADULT DAYCARE; AND BY AMENDING ARTICLE 6, TITLED "SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS", TO ALLOW ADULT DAYCARE FACILITIES BY -RIGHT OR BY PROCESS OF WARRANT WITHIN CERTAIN SPECIFIED TRANSECT ZONES AND WHEN SPECIFIED CRITERIA ARE MET; PROVIDING FOR CRITERIA; MAKING FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. rRESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN END OF FUTURE LEGISLATION City of Miami Page 160 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 NA.1 18560 Office of the City Clerk NA.1 18560 Office of the City Clerk NA - NON -AGENDA ITEM(S) RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING A CERTAIN INDIVIDUAL AS A MEMBER OF THE VIRGINIA KEY ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM AS DESIGNATED HEREIN. APPOINTEE: NOMINATED BY: Andres Rivero Mayor Francis Suarez ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0475 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED BUT RECONSIDERED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING A CERTAIN INDIVIDUAL AS A MEMBER OF THE VIRGINIA KEY ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM AS DESIGNATED HEREIN. APPOINTEE: NOMINATED BY: Andres Rivero Mayor Francis Suarez ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0475 MOTION TO: Reconsider RESULT: RECONSIDERED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado City of Miami Page 161 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 NA.1 18560 Office of the City Clerk RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING A CERTAIN INDIVIDUAL AS A MEMBER OF THE VIRGINIA KEY ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM AS DESIGNATED HEREIN. APPOINTEE: NOMINATED BY: Andres Rivero Mayor Francis Suarez ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0475 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item NA.1, please see "Order of the Day." Chair King: Gentlemen, may I have a motion for the pocket items? Pocket Item 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5? Commissioner Rosado: So moved. Commissioner Gabela: Pocket item. Can you repeat what those pocket items are again because I got a little bit --? Chair King: Okay. Mr. City Attorney, would you read the pocket items, the titles of the pocket items? George Wysong (City Attorney): Yes, Madam Chair. And Mr. City Clerk, could you -- ? I don't have P1.1. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): Yes. PI.1 is just a simple resolution appointing Andres Rivero to the mayor's vacancy in the Virginia Key Advisory Board. Commissioner Gabela: Two. Mr. Wysong: PI.2. The Resolution was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Commissioner Gabela: Three. Mr. Wysong: Three is -- The Resolution was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: PL 4. City of Miami Page 162 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 The Resolution was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: And then, finally, PI.5. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: Those are the five. Commissioner Gabela: Thank you. I'm ready. Chair King: May I have a motion forPl.1, 2, 3, 4, and 5? Commissioner Pardo: So moved. Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor? Commissioner Pardo: Aye. Chair King: Aye. Commissioner Gabela: I am voting P1 [sic], yes. P2 [sic], yes. P4 [sic], yes. P5 [sic], yes. No on P3 [sic]. Chair King: You -- Mr. Hannon: Okay, so Chair, yeah, we need to -- Chair King: P3 [sic]. Commissioner Gabela: P3 [sic], no. Mr. Hannon: Right. Chair King: Okay. Mr. Hannon: So, let's just go ahead and reconsider the vote that was taken. Chair King: Okay. Mr. Hannon: So, if there's a motion to reconsider. Chair King: For what? Mr. Hannon: Well, because the motion -- Chair King: You want me to do them all over again? Mr. Hannon: Well, because Commissioner Gabela wants to vote no, I believe. Chair King: No, on P3.3 [sic]. Mr. Hannon: PI.3. Chair King: Yes. Mr. Hannon: But the motion that was just passed was for 1 through 5, so -- City of Miami Page 163 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 NA.2 18561 Office of the City Clerk Chair King: Okay, all right. Mr. Hannon: -- I don't think Commissioner Gabela wants to vote no for all of them. Chair King: May I have a motion for PL1 ? Mr. Hannon: Well, so if we could reconsider the motion that was just made for 1 through 5. Chair King: Just for P3 [sicj? Mr. Hannon: No, the motion that was just made was for 1 through 5. Chair King: Okay, I got you. Okay, may I have a motion to reconsider. Commissioner Pardo: So moved. Chair King: Second? I have a motion and a second to reconsider the pocket items. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. [Later...] Chair King: Okay. Now, may I have a motion for PI.1, 2, 4, and 5? Commissioner Rosado: So moved. Commissioner Pardo: Second. Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Motion carries. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING COMMISSIONER RALPH "RAFAEL" ROSADO AS A MEMBER OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0476 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED BUT RECONSIDERED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado City of Miami Page 164 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 NA.2 18561 Office of the City Clerk NA.2 18561 Office of the City Clerk NA.3 18556 City Commission RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING COMMISSIONER RALPH "RAFAEL" ROSADO AS A MEMBER OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0476 MOTION TO: Reconsider RESULT: RECONSIDERED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING COMMISSIONER RALPH "RAFAEL" ROSADO AS A MEMBER OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0476 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item NA.2, please see "Order of the Day" and Item NA.1. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION BY A FOUR - FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER PUBLIC HEARING, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-614 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), MAKING FINDINGS, AND WAIVING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 2-612 OF THE CITY CODE, TO ENABLE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN EXPERT CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT W. HOLLAND THROUGH HIS FIRM, THE LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT W. HOLLAND, LLC, TO TRANSACT BUSINESS WITH AND FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0503 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED BUT RECONSIDERED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado City of Miami Page 165 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 NA.3 18556 City Commission NA.3 18556 City Commission RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION BY A FOUR - FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER PUBLIC HEARING, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-614 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), MAKING FINDINGS, AND WAIVING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 2-612 OF THE CITY CODE, TO ENABLE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN EXPERT CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT W. HOLLAND THROUGH HIS FIRM, THE LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT W. HOLLAND, LLC, TO TRANSACT BUSINESS WITH AND FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0503 MOTION TO: Reconsider RESULT: RECONSIDERED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION BY A FOUR - FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER PUBLIC HEARING, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-614 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), MAKING FINDINGS, AND WAIVING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 2-612 OF THE CITY CODE, TO ENABLE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN EXPERT CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT W. HOLLAND THROUGH HIS FIRM, THE LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT W. HOLLAND, LLC, TO TRANSACT BUSINESS WITH AND FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0503 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item NA.3, please see "Order of the Day" and Item NA.1. Chair King: May I have a motion for PL3, pocket item 3? Commissioner Gabela: Hold it. Whoa, whoa, whoa. Back up, back up, back up, back it up. Sony. I mistook that for something else. Mistake on my part. Guilty as charged. Let's take -- that vote was unanimous. I withdraw my motion, and I'm all for the PI (Pocket Item) items like yourselves. I mistook that item for something else. Chair King: Okay, okay. City of Miami Page 166 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 NA.4 18557 City Commission Commissioner Gabela: I apologize. My apologies. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): So, PI.3 is in play. So, if we have a motion and a second, let's just go ahead and vote. Chair King: I believe Vice Chair asked for the title of PI.3. You, George. George Wysong (City Attorney): I'm sonny, someone asked me a question. Chair King: P -- Pocket Item 3. Mr. Wysong: Read it again? Chair King: The title for vice chair. Mr. Wysong: Yes, sorry about that. PI.3. The Resolution was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Chair King: So, I have a motion and a second. Commissioner Rosado: Second. Commissioner Gabela: All in favor. Chair King: Motion carries unanimously. Thank you, gentlemen. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, AUTHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, BETWEEN THE MIDTOWN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("MIDTOWN CRA") AND THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") TO ALLOW FOR THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE MIDTOWN CRA, ON A TEMPORARY BASIS, UNTIL AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MIDTOWN CRA IS APPOINTED; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY AND TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF RECITALS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0504 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED BUT RECONSIDERED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado City of Miami Page 167 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 NA.4 18557 City Commission NA.4 18557 City Commission RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, AUTHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, BETWEEN THE MIDTOWN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("MIDTOWN CRA") AND THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") TO ALLOW FOR THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE MIDTOWN CRA, ON A TEMPORARY BASIS, UNTIL AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MIDTOWN CRA IS APPOINTED; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY AND TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF RECITALS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0504 MOTION TO: Reconsider RESULT: RECONSIDERED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, AUTHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, BETWEEN THE MIDTOWN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("MIDTOWN CRA") AND THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") TO ALLOW FOR THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE MIDTOWN CRA, ON A TEMPORARY BASIS, UNTIL AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MIDTOWN CRA IS APPOINTED; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY AND TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF RECITALS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-25-0504 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item NA.4, please see "Order of the Day" and Item NA.1. City of Miami Page 168 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 NA.5 ORDINANCE First Reading 18558 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING Cit Commission CHAPTER 55/ SECTION 55-10 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF Y MIAMI, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS/BUILDING PERMITS; ISSUANCE; RESTRICTIONS; EXCEPTIONS," TO EXEMPT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ("COUNTY") OWNED PROPERTY IS UNPLATTED LAND WHICH IS EXEMPT FROM COUNTY PLATTING REQUIREMENTS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado NA.5 ORDINANCE First Reading 18558 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING Cit Commission CHAPTER 55/ SECTION 55-10 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF Y MIAMI, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS/BUILDING PERMITS; ISSUANCE; RESTRICTIONS; EXCEPTIONS," TO EXEMPT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ("COUNTY') OWNED PROPERTY IS UNPLATTED LAND WHICH IS EXEMPT FROM COUNTY PLATTING REQUIREMENTS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Reconsider RESULT: RECONSIDERED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado City of Miami Page 169 Printed on 01/23/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 NA.5 ORDINANCE First Reading 18558 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING Cit Commission CHAPTER 55/ SECTION 55-10 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF Y MIAMI, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS/BUILDING PERMITS; ISSUANCE; RESTRICTIONS; EXCEPTIONS," TO EXEMPT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ("COUNTY") OWNED PROPERTY IS UNPLATTED LAND WHICH IS EXEMPT FROM COUNTY PLATTING REQUIREMENTS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. ADJOURNMENT MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item NA.5, please see "Order of the Day" and Item NA.1. The meeting adjourned at 5:49 p.m. City of Miami Page 170 Printed on 01/23/2026