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Meeting Agenda
Thursday, January 22, 2026
9:00 AM
City Commission Meeting
City Hall
City Commission
Eileen T. Higgins, Mayor
Christine King, Chair, District Five
Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
Rolando Escalona, Commissioner, District Three
Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
James Reyes, City Manager
George K. Wysong lll, City Attorney
Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk
City Commission
Meeting Agenda January 22, 2026
ANY PERSON WHO IS A LOBBYIST PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VI OF THE CITY CODE MUST
REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK AND COMPLY WITH RELATED CITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LOBBYISTS
PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES BEFORE CITY STAFF, BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND THE
CITY COMMISSION. A COPY OF THE CITY CODE SECTION IS AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
CLERK OR ONLINE AT WWW.MUNICODE.COM.
ANY PERSON MAKING A PRESENTATION, FORMAL REQUEST, OR PETITION TO THE CITY COMMISSION
CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY MUST MAKE THE DISCLOSURES REQUIRED BY THE CITY CODE IN
WRITING. A COPY OF THIS CITY CODE SECTION IS AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK OR
ONLINE AT WWW.MUNICODE.COM.
PURSUANT TO SECTION 4(G)(5) OF THE CITY CHARTER, THE MAYOR MAY VETO CERTAIN ITEMS
APPROVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION WITHIN TEN CALENDAR DAYS FOLLOWING THE COMMISSION
ACTION. THE CITY COMMISSION MAY, AFTER THE VETO OCCURS, OVERRIDE SUCH VETO BY A FOUR -
FIFTHS VOTE OF THE COMMISSIONERS THEN PRESENT.
ANY PERSON MAKING OFFENSIVE REMARKS OR WHO BECOMES UNRULY IN THE COMMISSION
CHAMBERS WILL BE BARRED FROM FURTHER ATTENDING CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS AND MAY BE
SUBJECT TO ARREST. NO CLAPPING, APPLAUDING, HECKLING, OR VERBAL OUTBURSTS IN SUPPORT
OR OPPOSITION TO A SPEAKER OR HIS OR HER REMARKS SHALL BE PERMITTED. NO SIGNS OR
PLACARDS SHALL BE ALLOWED IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS. PERSONS EXITING THE
COMMISSION CHAMBER SHALL DO SO QUIETLY.
THE MATERIAL FOR EACH ITEM ON THE AGENDA IS AVAILABLE DURING BUSINESS HOURS AT THE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND ON-LINE, 24 HOURS A DAY, AT WWW. MIAMIGOV.COM.
ANY PERSON MAY BE HEARD BY THE CITY COMMISSION, THROUGH THE CHAIR FOR NOT MORE THAN
TWO MINUTES, ON ANY PROPOSITION BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION UNLESS MODIFIED BY THE
CHAIR. IF THE PROPOSITION IS BEING CONTINUED OR RESCHEDULED, THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE
HEARD MAY BE AT SUCH LATER DATE, BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION TAKES ACTION ON SUCH
PROPOSITION. THE CHAIR WILL ADVISE THE PUBLIC WHEN THE PUBLIC MAY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY
TO ADDRESS THE CITY COMMISSION DURING THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OR AT ANY OTHER
DESIGNATED TIME.
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ANYONE WISHING TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COMMISSION FOR ANY MATTER
CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING MAY NEED A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE ITEM. A VIDEO OF THIS
MEETING MAY BE REQUESTED AT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS OR VIEWED ONLINE AT
WWW.MIAMIGOV.COM. ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY REQUIRING ASSISTANCE, AUXILIARY AIDS,
AND SERVICES FOR MEETINGS MAY NOTIFY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK.
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THE LUNCH RECESS WILL BEGIN AT THE CONCLUSION OF DELIBERATION OF THE AGENDA ITEM BEING
CONSIDERED AT NOON. THE MEETING WILL END EITHER AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE DELIBERATION OF
THE AGENDA ITEM BEING CONSIDERED AT 10:00 P.M. OR AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE REGULARLY
SCHEDULED AGENDA, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. THIS RULE DOES NOT APPLY WHEN THE CITY
COMMISSION IS ENGAGED IN ITS ANNUAL BUDGET HEARINGS (ORDINANCE 12586).
IN THE EVENT THAT A SCHEDULED CITY COMMISSION MEETING IS CANCELLED OR IS NOT HELD DUE TO
A LACK OF A QUORUM OR OTHER EMERGENCY, A SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING WILL BE
AUTOMATICALLY SCHEDULED FOR THE TUESDAY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CANCELLED MEETING.
ALL OF THE SCHEDULED AGENDA ITEMS FROM THAT CANCELLED MEETING SHALL AUTOMATICALLY BE
SCHEDULED AS AN AGENDA ITEM AT THE SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING (ORDINANCE 14087).
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PR - PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
9:00 AM INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AM - APPROVING THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:
AM.1 City Commission City Commission Meeting of October 9, 2025 9:00 AM
MV - MAYORAL VETO(ES)
(Pursuant to Section 4(g)(5) of the charter of Miami, Florida, Item(s) vetoed by the Mayor shall be
placed by the city clerk as the first substantive item(s) for the commission consideration.)
END OF MAYORAL VETO(ES)
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CA - CONSENT AGENDA
Unless a member of the City Commission wishes to remove a specific item from this portion of the agenda, Items
CA.1 through CA.4 constitute the Consent Agenda. These resolutions are self-explanatory and are not expected
to require additional review or discussion. Each item will be recorded as individually numbered resolutions,
adopted unanimously by the following motion.
"...that the Consent Agenda comprised of items CA.1 through CA.4 be adopted..."
The Presiding Officer or City Clerk shall state the following: "Before the vote on adopting items
included in the Consent Agenda is taken, is there anyone present who is an objector or proponent
that wishes to speak on any item in the Consent Agenda. Hearing none, the vote on the adoption
of the Consent Agenda will now be taken."
CA.1
18629
Department of Police
CA.2
18652
Department of Police
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-82(A) OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"),
CLASSIFYING A WHITE 2015 FORD EXPLORER K-9 VEHICLE, ASSET
NUMBER 215403, VIN NUMBER 1FM5K8AR6FGC08486, AS FURTHER
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED
("VEHICLE"), AS CATEGORY "A" STOCK SURPLUS; AUTHORIZING
THE DONATION OF SAID VEHICLE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
POLICE DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS, ALL IN
FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AND IN
COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES, AND
REGULATIONS, AS MAY BE DEEMED NECESSARY FOR SAID
PURPOSE.
Districts Impacted: All
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING A
DONATION TO THE "DO THE RIGHT THING" PROGRAM, IN THE
AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
($170,000.00); ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE LAW
ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND, PROJECT NUMBER 19-690001,
AWARD 1169, AND ACCOUNT CODE 12500.191602.883000.0.0, WITH
SUCH EXPENDITURES HAVING BEEN APPROVED BY THE CHIEF OF
POLICE AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE DIRECTIVES PROVIDED IN
SECTION 932.7055, FLORIDA STATUTES, AS AMENDED.
Districts Impacted: All
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CA.3
18769
Department of Solid
Waste
CA.4
18643
Department of
Resilience and Public
Works
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), ACCEPTING THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE
RESULTING CONTRACT FROM REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
("RFQ") NO. 495344 FOR THE PROVISION OF COMMERCIAL SOLID
WASTE HAULING SERVICES FROM GREAT WASTE AND
RECYCLING SERVICE, LLC. TO GREAT WASTE SERVICE LLC.;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ACCEPTANCE
OF ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF CONTRACT, IN
SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, WITH GREAT WASTE
SERVICE LLC.; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING
ANY AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, AND EXTENSIONS SUBJECT TO
ALL ALLOCATIONS, APPROPRIATIONS, PRIOR BUDGETARY
APPROVALS, AND COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PROVISIONS
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED
("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, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AND
IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES, AND
REGULATIONS, AS MAY BE DEEMED NECESSARY FOR SAID
PURPOSE.
Districts Impacted: All
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), ACCEPTING SEVEN (7) RIGHT-OF-WAY DEEDS
OF DEDICATION ("DEEDS"), AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A,"
ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES;
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDATION OF THE
DEEDS IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RETAIN A
COPY OF THE DEEDS.
Districts Impacted: All
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
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PH.1
18681
Department of Housing
and Community
Development
PH - PUBLIC HEARINGS
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG") FUNDS FROM FISCAL
YEAR ("FY") 2025-26, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FIFTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($50,000.00) FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO PROSPERA INITIATIVES, INC.,
D/B/A PROSPERA, TO BE UTILIZED FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
TO FOR -PROFIT BUSINESSES AND TO CARRY OUT OTHER
ELIGIBLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN DISTRICT 4, 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.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Districts Impacted: District 4
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PH.2 RESOLUTION
18661 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE
VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING,
CONFIRMING, AND APPROVING THE CITY MANAGER' S
RECOMMENDATION AND WRITTEN FINDING, ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A," PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-
85(A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED ( "CITY CODE" ); WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS
FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING METHODS AS NOT BEING
PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI
( "CITY" ) TO ESTABLISH A CONTRACT FOR THE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS TO
PORTIONS OF KIRK MUNROE PARK AND PORTIONS OF THE
PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY ALONG FULLER STREET
( "PROJECT" ); ALLOCATING THREE MILLION AND 00/100
DOLLARS ($3,000,000.00) FROM CAPITAL PROJECT NO. 40-
B253530 OR OTHER LEGALLY AVAILABLE FUNDING SOURCES
FOR THIS PURPOSE, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF
FUNDS AND BUDGETARY APPROVAL AT THE TIME OF NEED;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE A CONTRACT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY, WITH COCONUT GROVE CONDO, LLC, A
DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ( "DEVELOPER" )
FOR THE PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE
MILLION AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($3,000,000.00) IN CITY FUNDS
( "CITY CONTRIBUTION" ), WITH A TWO MILLION AND 00/100
DOLLAR ($2,000,000.00) DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTION
( "DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTION" ) FOR A TOTAL PROJECT
AMOUNT OF FIVE MILLION AND 00/100 DOLLARS
($5,000,000.00); FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS,
INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, AND
EXTENSIONS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY, SUBJECT TO ALL ALLOCATIONS,
APPROPRIATIONS, PRIOR BUDGETARY APPROVALS, AND
COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY
CODE, INCLUDING, THE CITY OF MIAMI' S PROCUREMENT
ORDINANCE, ANTI -DEFICIENCY ACT, AND FINANCIAL
INTEGRITY PRINCIPLES, ALL AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 18 OF
THE CITY CODE, AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS, AS MAY BE DEEMED
NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; FINDING THAT THIS WAIVER
AND DIRECT AWARD COMPLY WITH SECTION 255.20(1)(C)10.,
FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Damian Pardo
Districts Impacted:
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PH.3 RESOLUTION
18762 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), PURSUANT TO SECTION 29-B(C) OF THE
CHARTER OF CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CHARTER"),
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
A GRANT OF EASEMENT ("EASEMENT"), IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE
TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, A POLITICAL
SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, BY AND THROUGH ITS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS AND ITS
DEPARTMENTAL SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST ("COUNTY'), FOR A
PERPETUAL NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT OVER A PORTION OF
CITY -OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2795 SOUTHWEST 37TH
AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, IDENTIFIED BY FOLIO NUMBER 01-4116-
000-0220, AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS DOUGLAS PARK
("PROPERTY"), CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY FOUR HUNDRED
THIRTY NINE (439) SQUARE FEET WITHIN THE PROPERTY, AS
LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED
EXHIBIT "A" ("EASEMENT AREA") FOR THE LIMITED PURPOSE OF
ENTERING UPON THE PROPERTY AND INSTALLING NEW TRAFFIC
SIGNAL POLES AND TRAFFIC CONTROL CABINET, THEREBY
UPGRADING THE EXISTING SPAN WIRE SYSTEM TO MAST ARM
SYSTEMS ("FACILITIES"), TOGETHER WITH ALL APPURTENANT
AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT REASONABLY NECESSARY FOR THE
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE FACILITIES, WITH FULL
RIGHTS OF INGRESS AND EGRESS THERETO; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS AND
MODIFICATIONS TO THE EASEMENT, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE
TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO
EFFECTUATE SAID EASEMENT.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Districts Impacted: District 4
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
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RE.1
18732
Department of Parks
and Recreation
RE.2
18309
Department of
Planning
RE - RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED ONE MILLION AND 00/100 ($1,000,000.00), CONSISTING
OF A REIMBURSEMENT GRANT AWARD FROM THE ALLIANCE FOR
AGING INC., A FLORIDA NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION,
ADMINISTERING FUNDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ELDER AFFAIRS ("DOEA"); FURTHER ESTABLISHING A NEW
SPECIAL REVENUE PROJECT TITLED "LOCAL SERVICES PROGRAM
AT REBECA SOSA CENTER 2025-2026," FOR THE PERIOD
BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, ALL IN FORMS
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR THE ACCEPTANCE,
IMPLEMENTATION OF, AND COMPLIANCE WITH SAID GRANT
AWARD.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Districts Impacted: District 4
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING THE HISTORIC AD VALOREM TAX
EXEMPTION, BASED ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD, FOR
THE OWNER, ALFONSO LOZADA, OF THE HISTORICALLY
DESIGNATED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 920 NORTHWEST 9 COURT,
MIAMI, FLORIDA, WITHIN THE SPRING GARDEN HISTORIC
DISTRICT.
Districts Impacted: District 5
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RE.3
17982
Department of
Planning
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING THE UPDATED PLANNING AND
ZONING SCHEDULE OF FEES, PURSUANT TO SECTION 62-22 OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY
CODE"), TITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES," AS DESCRIBED IN THE
ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED EXHIBIT "A"; MAKING FINDINGS;
CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Districts Impacted:
History:
10/23/25 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 12/11/25
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/11/2025 9:00 AM
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: Christine King, Miguel Angel Gabela, Damian Pardo,
Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
ABSENT: Joe Carollo
12/11/25 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 01/22/26
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/22/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
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RE.4
17812
Department of Solid
Waste
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE,
RETROACTIVELY RATIFYING, CONFIRMING, AND APPROVING 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.
Districts Impacted: All
History:
11/20/25 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 01/22/26
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/22/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
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RE.5 RESOLUTION
18325 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
De artment of ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BICYCLE
p MASTER PLAN, DATED SEPTEMBER 2025, PREPARED BY KIMLEY
Resilience and Public HORN, INC. FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI'S DEPARTMENT OF
Works 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.
Districts Impacted: All
History:
10/23/25 City Commission CONTINUED Next: 11/20/25
RESULT: CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/20/2025 9:00 AM
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: Christine King, Miguel Angel Gabela, Damian Pardo,
Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
ABSENT: Joe Carollo
11/20/25 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 01/22/26
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/22/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
AYES: Christine King, Miguel Angel Gabela, Damian Pardo,
Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
ABSENT: Joe Carollo
RE.6 RESOLUTION
18489 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION WAIVING THE
FOUR (4) EVENTS FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN (7) DAYS PER
EVENT ON THE SAME PRIVATE PROPERTY PURSUANT CHAPTER
52/ARTICLE I OF THE CODE OF CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED, TITLED, "SPECIAL EVENTS/SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT,"
FOR THE PADEL X EVENT BEING HELD AT 1361 NORTHEAST 1
AVENUE FROM JANUARY 28, 2026, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Damian Pardo
Districts Impacted:
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RE.7
18711
Office of Capital
Improvements
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AN AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, WITH
THE MIAMI-DADE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT ("WASD") FOR
THE PROVISION OF WATER AND SANITARY SEWER SERVICES AT
3701 SOUTHWEST FIRST AVENUE FOR THE WOODSIDE PARK
COMMUNITY CENTER, CAPITAL PROJECT NO. 40-B193517.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Rolando Escalona
Districts Impacted: District 3
RE.8 RESOLUTION
18761 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AND PRESENT
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI CODE OF ORDINANCES THAT REQUIRE AN ORDINANCE TO
AMEND ESTABLISHED FEES, IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY
COMMISSION TO APPROVE FEE CHANGES BY RESOLUTION TO BE
CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COMMISSION AT THE ,
2026 CITY COMMISSION MEETING; FURTHER DIRECTING THAT ALL
FEE SCHEDULES BE MAINTAINED FOR PUBLIC VIEWING BY THE
CITY CLERK AND POSTED ON THE CITY'S MAIN WEBSITE AND ON
THE WEBPAGE OF EACH RELEVANT DEPARTMENT.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Districts Impacted:
RE.9 RESOLUTION
18759 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 CO -DESIGNATING
SOUTHWEST 20 STREET FROM SOUTHWEST 36 COURT TO
SOUTHWEST 32 PLACE AS "BOB VALLEDOR LANE" IN HONOR OF
ROBERT VALLEDOR'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI;
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY
ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE CO -DESIGNATION; AND FURTHER
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICIALS.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Districts Impacted:
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RE.10 RESOLUTION
18775 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT, BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") AND MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY ("COUNTY"), IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM
ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A," TO ALLOW
INSTALLATION BY THE COUNTY OF A RAISED CROSSWALK UNDER
A TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECT AND FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI TO
MAINTAIN SUCH FEATURE LOCATED ON BRICKELL BAY DRIVE
APPROXIMATELY FIVE HUNDRED (500) FEET SOUTH OF
SOUTHEAST 8TH STREET.
SPONSOR(S): Mayor Eileen T. Higgins
Districts Impacted:
RE.11 RESOLUTION
18770 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION TRANSFERRING
FUNDS FROM THE DISTRICT 1 SHARE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI'S
ANTI -POVERTY INITIATIVE ("API") PROGRAM IN A TOTAL AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND AND 00/100
DOLLARS ($210,000.00) FOR THE DISTRICT 1 HOLIDAY MEALS
DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM, TO THE DISTRICT 1 DISCRETIONARY
ACCOUNT FOR EXPENDITURES CONSISTENT WITH THE API
PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela
Districts Impacted:
RE.12 RESOLUTION
18771 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER TO TEMPORARILY PAUSE CERTAIN ACTIONS AND
FUNDING ALLOCATIONS AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO
RESOLUTION NO. R-25-0542 AND RESOLUTION NO. R-25-0543
ADOPTED ON DECEMBER 11, 2025; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Rolando Escalona
Districts Impacted:
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RE.13 RESOLUTION
18772 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION WAIVING THE
PRIVATE PROPERTY LIMITATION FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
PURSUANT CHAPTER 52/ARTICLE I/SECTION 2 OF THE CODE OF
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED "SPECIAL
EVENTS/SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT/SPECIAL EVENTS IN GENERAL;
DURATION AND LIMITATIONS; CITY COMMISSION WAIVER," FOR
THE GROVE BIMINI-NASSAU QOZB, LLC'S RACQUET SPORTS
EVENT TO BE HELD AT THE FOLLOWING CONTIGUOUS
ADDRESSES OF 3410, 3520, 3522, 3530, 3560 AND 3574 GRAND
AVENUE AS WELL AS 3428, 3521, 3547, 3551, 3559, 3577 AND 3587
THOMAS AVENUE FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2026, THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2026.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Damian Pardo
Districts Impacted:
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RE.14 RESOLUTION
18774 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 CARLOS ENRIQUE CHAVEZ ("SELLER"), FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2840 NORTHWEST
4 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA AND IDENTIFIED BY FOLIO NUMBER 01-
4104-011-0800, ("PROPERTY"), FORA PURCHASE PRICE OF SIX
HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($615,000.00); 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 SIX HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($695,000.00) WITH FUNDS BEING ALLOCATED,
APPROPRIATED, AND AWARDED FROM DISTRICT 4 PARK
ENHANCEMENTS AND EXPANSION CAPITAL PROJECT NO. 40-
B243516,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 THE
PROPERTY AS "PARKS AND RECREATION" ON THE CITY'S
ADOPTED FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE MIAMI
COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AND "CS" TRANSECT
ZONE ON THE CITY'S ADOPTED ZONING ATLAS OF THE MIAMI 21
ZONING CODE, UPON ACQUISITION BY THE CITY.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Districts Impacted:
RE.15 RESOLUTION
18777 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION COMBINING THE
MARCH 12, 2026, AND MARCH 26, 2026, CITY COMMISSION
MEETINGS INTO ONE (1) MEETING TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY,
MARCH 12, 2026, STARTING AT 9:00 A.M. TO BE HELD AT CITY
HALL, 3500 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA; DIRECTING
THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK TO TAKE ANY AND ALL
ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT THE PUBLIC IS
PROPERLY NOTIFIED OF THE CHANGE IN DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Christine King
Districts Impacted:
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Meeting Agenda January 22, 2026
RE.16 RESOLUTION
18778 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ESTABLISHING A
TASK FORCE HEADED BY THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR
GENERAL TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF
BUSINESS LICENSES WITH POSSIBLE TIES TO THE CUBAN
GOVERNMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE TASK FORCE'S DUTIES,
COMPOSITION, AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING
FOR COORDINATION WITH FEDERAL AND STATE AUTHORITIES;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Districts Impacted:
RE.17 RESOLUTION
18779 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER TO REPLENISH SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND
00/100 DOLLARS ($75,000.00) IN THE SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT
AND FIFTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($50,000.00) IN THE
OFFICE ACCOUNT IN THE DISTRICT 3 COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
BUDGET WITH LEGALLY AVAILABLE FUNDING SOURCES;
DECLARING THAT THE 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;
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; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Rolando Escalona
Districts Impacted:
END OF RESOLUTIONS
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Meeting Agenda January 22, 2026
SR - SECOND READING ORDINANCES
SR.1 ORDINANCE Second Reading
17938 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
De artment of Building CHAPTER 10/ARTICLE I/DIVISION 2/SECTION 10-18 OF THE CODE
p 9► OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"),
TITLED "BUILDINGS/IN GENERAL/BUILDING ADMINISTRATION,
FEES, AND WAIVERS/BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE; WAIVERS;
ELEVATOR, ESCALATOR, BOILER ETC.," AMENDING SECTION 10-18
OF THE CITY CODE TO INCORPORATE CURRENT ELEVATOR
INSPECTION FEES, BOILER AND UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSEL
FEES, AND FINES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Note for the Record: Went on FL on 09/11/2025
Districts Impacted: All
History:
09/11/25 City Commission NO ACTION TAKEN
RESULT:
Next: 09/25/25
NO ACTION TAKEN Next: 9/25/2025 9:00 AM J
09/25/25 City Commission PASSED ON FIRST READING Next:
10/23/25
RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS] Next:
10/23/2025 9:00 AM
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
10/23/25 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 12/11/25
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/11/2025 9:00 AM
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: Christine King, Miguel Angel Gabela, Damian Pardo,
Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
ABSENT: Joe Carollo
12/11/25 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 01/22/26
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/22/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
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SR.2 ORDINANCE Second Reading
18601 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER
38/ARTICLE I OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED, TITLED "PARKS AND RECREATION/IN GENERAL," BY CREATING
SECTION 38-40, TITLED "NAMING OF SUPERHERO PARK," TO PROVIDE
FOR THE NAMING OF THE PROPERTY CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY
14,200 SQUARE FEET LOCATED AT 235 NORTHWEST 26 AVENUE, MIAMI,
FLORIDA AS "SUPERHERO PARK"; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE
THE NAMING OF THE PARK; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Districts Impacted:
History:
12/11/25 City Commission PASSED ON FIRST READING Next:
01/08/26
RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS] Next:
1/8/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
01/08/26 City Commission BACK TO FIRST READING WITH
MODIFICATION(S) Next: 01/22/26
RESULT: BACK TO FIRST READING WITH MODIFICATION(S)
[UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/22/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner, District Three
AYES: Christine King, Miguel Angel Gabela, Damian Pardo,
Rolando Escalona
ABSENT: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
01/08/26 City Commission RECONSIDERED
RESULT: RECONSIDERED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
01/08/26 City Commission BACK TO FIRST READING WITH
MODIFICATION(S)
RESULT: BACK TO FIRST READING WITH MODIFICATION(S)
[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
END OF SECOND READING ORDINANCES
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FR - FIRST READING ORDINANCES
Note: Any proposed ordinance listed as an item for first reading in this section may be adopted as
an emergency measure upon being so determined by the City Commission.
FR.1 ORDINANCE First Reading
18448 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
City Manager's Office CHAPTER 23/ARTICLE I OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
Y g FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED "HISTORIC
PRESERVATION/HISTORIC PRESERVATION," BY AMENDING
SECTION 23-6.1, TITLED "WAIVERS, EXCEPTIONS AND
EXCLUSIONS FOR LOCALLY DESIGNATED HISTORIC RESOURCES,"
TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXCEPTION TO PERMIT EVENT VENUES IN
HISTORICALLY DESIGNATED STRUCTURES; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Districts Impacted:
History:
11/20/25 City Commission NO ACTION TAKEN Next: 12/11/25
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Next: 12/11/2025 9:00 AM
12/11/25 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 01/22/26
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/22/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
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FR.2 ORDINANCE First Reading
18548 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 10/ARTICLE 1/DIVISION 2/SECTION 10-20 OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED
"BUILDINGS/IN GENERAL/BUILDING ADMINISTRATION, FEES, AND
WAIVERS/RESERVED," TO CREATE A PILOT PROGRAM PURSUANT
TO SECTION 2-33(C)(9) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED "SUSTAINABLE IMPROVEMENTS
PILOT PROGRAM," THAT INCENTIVIZES RESIDENTIAL STORM -
PROOFING AND FUTURE -PROOFING HOME UPGRADES -
INCLUDING IMPACT -RESISTANT WINDOWS, REINFORCED ROOFS,
FLOOD PROTECTION, SOLAR PANELS, ENERGY -EFFICIENT
APPLIANCES, LOW -FLOW TOILETS, INSULATION, AND OTHER
SUSTAINABLE IMPROVEMENTS - THROUGH REDUCED PERMIT
COSTS, EXPEDITED PERMIT REVIEW, AND PUBLIC OUTREACH
MATERIALS TO INFORM RESIDENTS OF THE PROGRAM AND
ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Damian Pardo
Districts Impacted:
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FR.3 ORDINANCE First Reading
18706 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION RENAMING
CERTAIN CITY OF MIAMI OWNED REAL PROPERTY CONSISTING OF
APPROXIMATELY 8,219 SQUARE FEET, LOCATED AT 1
SOUTHWEST SOUTH RIVER DRIVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, CURRENTLY
KNOWN AS "SIMON BOLIVAR PARK," AS "FISHERMAN'S PARK";
AMENDING CHAPTER 38/ARTICLE I OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "PARKS AND
RECREATION/IN GENERAL," BY AMENDING SECTION 38-30 OF THE
CITY CODE, CURRENTLY TITLED "NAMING OF SIMON BOLIVAR
PARK" TO RENAME THE PROPERTY DESIGNATED THEREIN AS
"FISHERMAN'S PARK"; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE
THE RENAMING OF THE PARK; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Rolando Escalona
Districts Impacted:
History:
01/08/26 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 01/22/26
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/22/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
AYES: Christine King, Damian Pardo, Rolando Escalona, Ralph
"Rafael" Rosado
ABSENT: Miguel Angel Gabela
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FR.4 ORDINANCE First Reading
18776 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 62/ARTICLE XIII/DIVISION 7 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED "PLANNING AND
ZONING/PLANNING AND ZONING APPROVAL FOR TEMPORARY
USES AND OCCUPANCIES; PERMIT REQUIRED/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.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Districts Impacted:
END OF FIRST READING ORDINANCES
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BU - BUDGET
BU.1 DISCUSSION ITEM
18752 MONTHLY REPORT
Office of Management I SECTION 2-497 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES
and Budget (RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF MANAGEMENT AND
BUDGET)
II SECTION 18-502 (CITY'S ANTI -DEFICIENCY ACT)
III SECTION 18-542 (FINANCIAL INTEGRITY PRINCIPLES)
Districts Impacted:
END OF BUDGET
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DI - DISCUSSION ITEM
NOTE: Legislation may result from City Commission consideration of any Commission Discussion
item. Should Legislation result from the Discussion, public comment related to the Legislation will be
heard.
This portion of the agenda is separately designated as being available for the purpose of providing
and securing City Commission information, direction, and guidance in significant pending and
concluded matters, including matters not specifically set forth in this section.
It is anticipated that no input from anyone other than the City personnel is needed or expected while
the City Commission is considering any matter in this portion of the Agenda.
DI.1 DISCUSSION ITEM
18760 A DISCUSSION REGARDING AN UPDATE OF RECENT PERMITS
PROGRESS AND UPCOMING IMPROVEMENTS.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Districts Impacted:
END OF DISCUSSION ITEM
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PZ -PLANNING AND ZONING ITEM(S)
Planning and Zoning matters may be heard at any time. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 13903 and
Section 166.041(c), Florida Statutes, for ordinances changing the list of uses and ordinances
requesting zoning changes of ten (10) contiguous acres or more, at least one (1) hearing shall be
after 5:00 PM unless the City Commission elects to conduct that hearing at another time by a 4/5ths
affirmative vote.
PZ.1
15113
Department of
Planning
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DENYING THE
APPEAL FILED BY ARTHUR NORIEGA V, CITY OF MIAMI CITY
MANAGER, AND MIGUEL FERRO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF
BAYFRONT PARK, ("APPELLANT") OF THE DECISION OF THE
PLANNING, ZONING, AND APPEALS BOARD THEREBY REVERSING
THE CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT'S ISSUANCE OF
WARRANT NO. PZ-23-16544 ISSUED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 4,
TABLE 12, AND ARTICLE 7, SECTIONS 7.1.1.2 AND 7.1.2.4 OF
ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, ("MIAMI 21 CODE") TO ALLOW FOR
THE RECREATIONAL FACILITY USE ON A PARCEL ZONED "CS,"
CIVIC SPACE TRANSECT ZONE, LOCATED AT 1095 BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD, MIAMI, FLORIDA; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
LOCATION: 1095 Biscayne Boulevard
APPELLANT TO THE CITY COMMISSION: Arthur Noriega V, Former
City of Miami City Manager and Miguel Ferro, Executive Director of
Bayfront Park
APPELLANT TO THE PZAB: Steven Smith, President of the Board of
Directors of 900 Biscayne Condo
WARRANT APPLICANT(S): Miguel Ferro, Executive Director of Bayfront
Park
PURPOSE: To uphold Warrant PZ-23-16544 for a Recreational Facility
Use on "CS" Civic Space Transect Zone.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended the issuance of the Warrant
be upheld.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: On November 5, 2023,
the board approved the appeal, by a vote of 5-2, thus revoking the
Planning Department's Warrant.
Districts Impacted: District 2
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History:
12/14/23 City Commission CONTINUED Next: 01/11/24
RESULT: CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/11/2024 9:00 AM
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
AYES: Christine King, Joe Carollo, Miguel Angel Gabela, Damian
Pardo
ABSENT: Manolo Reyes
01/11/24 City Commission CONTINUED Next: 02/08/24
RESULT: CONTINUED [4 TO 1] Next: 2/8/2024 9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
AYES: Christine King, Miguel Angel Gabela, Damian Pardo,
Manolo Reyes
NAYS: Joe Carollo
02/08/24 City Commission CONTINUED Next: 03/14/24
RESULT: CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/14/2024 9:00 AM
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Reyes
03/14/24 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 05/09/24
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/9/2024 9:00 AM
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Reyes
05/09/24 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 05/23/24
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/23/2024 9:00 AM
MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
AYES: Christine King, Joe Carollo, Miguel Angel Gabela, Manolo
Reyes
ABSENT: Damian Pardo
05/23/24 City Commission ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S)
RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S) [3 TO 2]
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
SECONDER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
AYES: Miguel Angel Gabela, Damian Pardo, Manolo Reyes
NAYS: Christine King, Joe Carollo
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09/12/24 City Commission CONTINUED Next: 10/10/24
RESULT: CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/10/2024 9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Christine King, Chair, District Five
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Reyes
10/10/24 City Commission MEETING CANCELLED Next: 10/15/24
RESULT: MEETING CANCELLED Next: 10/15/2024 9:00 AM
10/15/24 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 10/24/24
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/24/2024 9:00 AM
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Reyes
10/24/24 City Commission CONTINUED Next: 11/21/24
RESULT: CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/21/2024 9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Reyes
11/21/24 City Commission CONTINUED Next: 12/12/24
RESULT: CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/12/2024 9:00 AM
MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Reyes
12/12/24 City Commission CONTINUED Next: 01/23/25
RESULT: CONTINUED [3 TO 1] Next: 1/23/2025 9:00 AM
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: Christine King, Joe Carollo, Miguel Angel Gabela
NAYS: Damian Pardo
ABSENT: Manolo Reyes
01/23/25 City Commission INDEFINITELY DEFERRED Next:
06/26/25
RESULT: INDEFINITELY DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next:
6/26/2025 9:00 AM
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Reyes
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06/26/25 City Commission INDEFINITELY DEFERRED Next:
01/22/26
RESULT: INDEFINITELY DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next:
1/22/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: Christine King, Miguel Angel Gabela, Damian Pardo,
Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
ABSENT: Joe Carollo
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PZ.2
16562
Department of
Planning
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION TO RECONSIDER
RESOLUTION NO. R-24-0212, WHICH DENIED THE APPEAL FILED BY
ARTHUR NORIEGA V, CITY OF MIAMI CITY MANAGER, AND MIGUEL
FERRO, THE THEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BAYFRONT PARK,
("APPELLANT") OF THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING, ZONING, AND
APPEALS BOARD THEREBY REVERSING THE CITY OF MIAMI
PLANNING DEPARTMENT'S ISSUANCE OF WARRANT NO. PZ-23-
16544 ISSUED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 4, TABLE 12, AND ARTICLE
7, SECTIONS 7.1.1.2 AND 7.1.2.4 OF ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), TO ALLOW FOR THE RECREATIONAL
FACILITY USE ON A PARCEL ZONED "CS," CIVIC SPACE TRANSECT
ZONE, LOCATED AT 1095 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, MIAMI, FLORIDA;
MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Note for the Record: PZAB File ID 15113 Linked to this Legislative
File
Districts Impacted:
History:
09/12/24 City Commission CONTINUED Next: 10/10/24
RESULT: CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/10/2024 9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Christine King, Chair, District Five
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Reyes
10/10/24 City Commission MEETING CANCELLED Next: 10/15/24
RESULT: MEETING CANCELLED Next: 10/15/2024 9:00 AM
10/15/24 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 10/24/24
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/24/2024 9:00 AM
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Reyes
10/24/24 City Commission CONTINUED Next: 11/21/24
RESULT: CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/21/2024 9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Reyes
11/21/24 City Commission CONTINUED Next: 12/12/24
RESULT: CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/12/2024 9:00 AM
MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Reyes
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Meeting Agenda January 22, 2026
12/12/24 City Commission CONTINUED Next: 01/23/25
RESULT: CONTINUED [3 TO 1] Next: 1/23/2025 9:00 AM
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: Christine King, Joe Carollo, Miguel Angel Gabela
NAYS: Damian Pardo
ABSENT: Manolo Reyes
01/23/25 City Commission INDEFINITELY DEFERRED Next:
06/26/25
RESULT: INDEFINITELY DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next:
6/26/2025 9:00 AM
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Reyes
06/26/25 City Commission INDEFINITELY DEFERRED Next:
01/22/26
RESULT: INDEFINITELY DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next:
1/22/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: Christine King, Miguel Angel Gabela, Damian Pardo,
Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
ABSENT: Joe Carollo
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City Commission
Meeting Agenda January 22, 2026
PZ.3 ORDINANCE First Reading
18563 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY AMENDING
ARTICLE 4, TITLED "STANDARDS AND TABLES," SPECIFICALLY BY
AMENDING TABLE 3, TITLED "BUILDING FUNCTION: USES," TO
ESTABLISH DEFINITIONS AND REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL
USES FOR CERTAIN "Cl" CIVIC INSTITUTION PROPERTIES
AFFILIATED WITH OR OWNED BY A RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL,
NOT -FOR -PROFIT INSTITUTION, OR A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY,
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.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
APPLICANT(S): Arthur Noriega V, Former City Manager on behalf of the
City of Miami
PURPOSE: Amending Article 4, Table 3 of the Miami 21 Zoning Code
(Ordinance 13114) by amending sections that address the Definitions,
Standards, and Uses as it pertains to establishing Residential Uses in
Religious, Educational, and Not -For -Profit Institutions.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
Note for the Record: PZAB File ID 18402 Linked to this Legislative
File
Districts Impacted: All
History:
12/11/25 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 01/22/26
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/22/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
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Meeting Agenda January 22, 2026
PZ.4
18709
Department of
Planning
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 55, SECTION 55-15 OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED,
CLOSING, VACATING, ABANDONING, AND DISCONTINUING FOR
PUBLIC USE THE THOROUGHFARE OF NORTHEAST 64 TERRACE
("NE 64 TERRACE RIGHT OF WAY") GENERALLY BOUNDED BY
NORTHEAST 67 STREET TO THE NORTH, NORTHEAST 7 AVENUE
TO THE EAST, NORTHEAST 64 STREET TO THE SOUTH, AND
BISCAYNE BOULEVARD TO THE WEST, AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A"; MAKING FINDINGS;
CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
LOCATION: Generally, 6443 Biscayne Blvd
APPLICANT(S): Melissa Tapanes Llahues, Esq., on behalf of ACRE
GCDM Bay Investments II LLC
PURPOSE: CRE GCDM Bay Investments II, LLC requests approval to
vacate and close a portion of the NE 64 Terrace right -of -way —
approximately 13,791 sq. ft. (0.317 acres) in accordance with Chapter
55, Section 55-15 of the City of Miami Code of Ordinances, as reflected in
The Legion West Tentative Plat.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
Note for the Record: PZAB File ID 18536 Linked to this Legislative
File; ePlan PZ-19-5147
Districts Impacted: District 5
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Meeting Agenda January 22, 2026
PZ.5 ORDINANCE Second Reading
18590 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING AN AMENDMENT, IN A FORM
Department of ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO THE DEVELOPMENT
Planning AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI FREEDOM
PARK, LLC ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION VIA ORDINANCE
NO. 14094 AND RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 33783,
PAGE 2301 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA GOVERNING THE PROPERTIES GENERALLY LOCATED AT
4000 NORTHWEST 14 STREET AND 1900/1950 NORTHWEST 37
AVENUE TO UPDATE SECTION 14 AND EXHIBIT D OF THE
DEVELOPMENT REGARDING PUBLIC BENEFITS, CONSISTENT
WITH THE RELATED LEASE DOCUMENTS, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER
163, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE
CITY ATTORNEY, THE AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT, A DRAFT OF WHICH IS ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A;" MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
LOCATION: Approximately 4000 NW 14 Street and 1900/1950 NW 37
Ave
APPLICANT(S): Arthur Noriega V, City Manager on behalf of the City of
Miami
PURPOSE: Amendment to the Development Agreement
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: N/A
Note for the Record: ePlan PZ-20-6123
Districts Impacted: District 1
History:
12/11/25 City Commission PASSED ON FIRST READING WITH
MODIFICATION(S) Next: 01/22/26
RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING WITH MODIFICATION(S)
[UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/22/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
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City Commission
Meeting Agenda January 22, 2026
PZ.6 ORDINANCE First Reading
18487 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
De artment of ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING
p ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED
Planning ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1/SECTION 1.2, TITLED
"DEFINITIONS/DEFINITION OF TERMS" TO INTRODUCE A
DEFINITION FOR "ADULT DAYCARE INDOOR ACTIVITY AREA";
FURTHER AMENDING ARTICLE 4, TITLED "STANDARDS AND
TABLES," TABLE 3, TITLED "BUILDING FUNCTION: USES," TO
INCLUDE A CROSS REFERENCE TO SUPPLEMENTAL
REGULATIONS AND TABLE 4, TITLED "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 EFFECTIVE DATE.
APPLICANT(S): Arthur Noriega V, City Manager, on behalf of the City of
Miami
PURPOSE: To allow Adult Daycare as a by -Right use, subject to
compliance with defined criteria and within specified Transect Zones.
Further, to allow Adult Daycare in "T5-R," Urban Center Transect Zone -
Restricted and "T6-R," Uban Core Transect Zone — Restricted, by process
of Warrant, clarify associated definitions, and update parking
requirements.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: On November 5, 2025
recommended approval, by a vote of 7-0.
Note for the Record: PZAB File ID 18373 Linked to this Legislative
File
Districts Impacted: All
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City Commission
Meeting Agenda January 22, 2026
History:
11/20/25 City Commission NO ACTION TAKEN Next: 12/11/25
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Next: 12/11/2025 9:00 AM
12/11/25 City Commission PASSED ON FIRST READING Next:
01/22/26
RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS] Next:
1/22/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
AYES: Christine King, Miguel Angel Gabela, Damian Pardo,
Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
ABSENT: Joe Carollo
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City Commission
Meeting Agenda January 22, 2026
PZ.7 ORDINANCE Second Reading
18259 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
De artment of ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
p MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY AMENDING
Planning 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.
APPLICANT(S): Arthur Noriega V, City Manager on behalf of the City of
Miami
PURPOSE: Amending Article 3 titled "General to Zones" Section 3.9 and
of the Miami 21 Code, related to providing for additional public benefits to
mitigate against any adverse impacts due to an increase in density,
intensity and height resulting from a rezoning and or any deviations from
the development standards outlined in the Miami 21 Code. In addition to
amending Section 3.14, providing public benefits associated with Special
Area Plans and clarifying how public benefits are calculated, creating a
new public benefit section titled Education, providing for additional
development capacity in support of Education Facilities in T6 transect
zones and by amending Article 4, Table 3 and Article 6, Section 6.3.7,
related to Educational Uses, providing for a simplified approval process
based on specific transect zones, and clarifying physical and review
standards for educational facilities in accordance with Chapter 33 of the
Miami -Dade County Code.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: On October 8, 2025,
recommended approval, by a vote of 7-0.
Note for the Record: PZAB File ID 18024 Linked to this Legislative
File
Districts Impacted: All
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City Commission
Meeting Agenda January 22, 2026
History:
10/23/25 City Commission NO ACTION TAKEN Next: 11/20/25
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Next: 11/20/2025 9:00 AM
11/20/25 City Commission CONTINUED Next: 12/11/25
RESULT: CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/11/2025 9:00 AM
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: Christine King, Miguel Angel Gabela, Damian Pardo,
Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
ABSENT: Joe Carollo
12/11/25 City Commission PASSED ON FIRST READING WITH
MODIFICATION(S) Next: 01/22/26
RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING WITH MODIFICATION(S)
[UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/22/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: Christine King, Miguel Angel Gabela, Damian Pardo,
Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
ABSENT: Joe Carollo
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City Commission
Meeting Agenda January 22, 2026
PZ.8 ORDINANCE First Reading
18481 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 MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL" TO "RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL" OF THE ACREAGE
DESCRIBED HEREIN OF REAL PROPERTY AT 500, 522, AND 544
NORTHEAST 78 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED EXHIBIT "A"; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
LOCATION: Generally, 500 NE 78 Street, 522 NE 78 Street, and 544 NE
78 Street
APPLICANT(S): Andres Rivero, Esquire on behalf of 500 NE LLC
PURPOSE: This will amend the designation on the Future Land Use Map
for the above property from "Medium Density Multifamily Residential" to
"Restricted Commercial."
FINDING(S):
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
Note for the Record: PZAB File ID 18247 Linked to this Legislative
File; ePlan PZ-24-18175
Districts Impacted: District 5
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Meeting Agenda January 22, 2026
PZ.9 ORDINANCE First Reading
18482 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
Department 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 "T4-R," GENERAL URBAN
TRANSECT ZONE — RESTRICTED, TO "T5-O," URBAN CENTER
TRANSECT ZONE - OPEN, FOR THE PROPERTIES GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 500 NORTHEAST 78 STREET, 522 NORTHEAST 78
STREET, AND 544 NORTHEAST 78 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.
LOCATION: Generally, 500 NE 78 Street, 522 NE 78 Street and 544 NE
78 Street
APPLICANT(S): Anthony De Yurre, Esquire, on behalf of 500 Northeast
LLC.
PURPOSE: Anthony De Yurre, Esquire, on behalf of 500 Northeast LLC.
PURPOSE: This will change the above Property from "T4-R," General
Urban Transect Zone — Restricted to "T5-O," Urban Center Transect Zone
— Open.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
Note for the Record: PZAB File ID 18241 Linked to this Legislative
File; ePlan PZ-24-18174
Districts Impacted: District 5
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City Commission
Meeting Agenda January 22, 2026
PZ.10 ORDINANCE First Reading
18675 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
Department 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 "DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL" AND "MAJOR
INSTITUTIONAL, PUBLIC FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION AND
UTILITIES" TO "LOW DENSITY RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL" OF THE
ACREAGE DESCRIBED HEREIN OF REAL PROPERTY AT 145 AND
151 NORTHWEST 60 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.
LOCATION: Generally, 151 NW 60 Street; 145 NW 60 Street
APPLICANT(S): Melissa Tapanes Llahues Esquire on behalf of Raider
Road, LLC
PURPOSE: Raider Road LLC ("the Applicant") is requesting a Small -
Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use
Map (FLUM) designation for the properties located at 151 NW 60 Street
and 145 NW 60 Street. The request is to amend the current designations
of "Major Institutional, Public Facilities, Transportation and Utilities" and
"Duplex Residential" to "Low Density Restricted Commercial." The total
area of the proposed amendment is approximately 1.13 acres and
qualifies as a small-scale amendment under Section 163.3187, Florida
Statues.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended denial.
Note for the Record: PZAB File ID 18533 Linked to this Legislative
File; ePlan PZ-24-17606
Districts Impacted: District 5
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Meeting Agenda January 22, 2026
PZ.11 ORDINANCE First Reading
18676 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
De artment of ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF ORDINANCE
p NO. 13114, THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA,
Planning AS AMENDED, ("MIAMI 21 CODE") BY CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION FROM "Cl," CIVIC INSTITUTION ZONE, AND "T3-
O,"SUB-URBAN TRANSECT ZONE — OPEN, TO "T4-L," GENERAL
URBAN TRANSECT ZONE — LIMITED, FOR THE PROPERTY
GENERALLY LOCATED AT 151 NORTHWEST 60 STREET AND 145
NORTHWEST 60 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED EXHIBIT "A"; FURTHER RECOMMENDING TO THE
CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTANCE OF THE VOLUNTARILY
PROFFERED COVENANT ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS
EXHIBIT "B"; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
LOCATION: Generally, 145 NW 60 Street and 151 NW 60 Street
APPLICANT(S): Melissa Tapanes Llahues Esq on behalf of SUR Capital,
LLC
PURPOSE: The Applicant, SUR Capital, LLC, represented by Melissa
Tapanes Llahues, Esq., is requesting a zoning amendment to change the
Miami 21 zoning classification for the properties located at 151 NW 60th
Street and 145 NW 60th Street. Specifically, the request is to rezone the
first property from "Cl" Civic Institution to "T4-L" General Urban Transect
Zone — Limited, and the second property from "T3-O" Sub -Urban Transect
Zone — Open to "T4-L" General Urban Transect Zone — Limited.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended denial.
Note for the Record: PZAB File ID 18534 Liked to this Legislative
File; ePlan: PZ-24-17607
Districts Impacted: District 5
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Meeting Agenda January 22, 2026
PZ.12 ORDINANCE First Reading
18014 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
Department of ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
p MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), AMENDING
Planning 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.
APPLICANT(S): Arthur Noriega V, Former City Manager on behalf of the
City of Miami
PURPOSE: The amendments clarify regulations and update design
standards relating to Auto -Related Commercial Uses including Car
Washes, Gas Stations, Vehicle Rental Facilities, and Auto -Sales
Dealerships. A by Right process is available when certain criteria are
complied with. The updated standards also streamline the process for the
reestablishment of recently operating Auto -Related Commercial uses,
while providing protection to the neighborhood character and mitigating
the impact on adjacent properties.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: On December 17, 2025,
recommended approval, by a vote of 8-0.
Note for the Record: PZAB File ID 18632 Linked to this Legislative
File
Districts Impacted: All
History:
11/20/25 City Commission NO ACTION TAKEN Next: 12/11/25
RESULT:
NO ACTION TAKEN Next: 12/11/2025 9:00 AM
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City Commission
Meeting Agenda January 22, 2026
PZ.13 ORDINANCE First Reading
18479 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
De artment of ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING
p ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED
Planning ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1, TITLED
"DEFINITIONS," TO INTRODUCE AND CLARIFY DEFINITIONS
RELATED TO VESSELS; FURTHER AMENDING ARTICLE 3, SECTION
3.6, TITLED "GENERAL TO ZONES/OFF-STREET PARKING AND
LOADING STANDARDS," AND ARTICLE 6, SECTION 6.1, TABLE 13,
TITLED "SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS/INTENT AND
EXCLUSIONS," TO CREATE CONSISTENCY WITH THE DEFINITIONS
AND ESTABLISH AND UPDATE REGULATIONS, PROCESSES, AND
BY RIGHT CRITERIA PERTAINING TO VESSELS, BOAT SLIPS, BOAT
HOUSES, AND DOCKS / PIERS; FURTHER AMENDING ARTICLE 6,
SECTION 6.3, TITLED "SUPPLEMENTAL
REGULATIONS/COMMERCIAL USES," TO ESTABLISH A NEW
SUBSECTION REGULATING MARINE -RELATED COMMERCIAL
ESTABLISHMENTS; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
APPLICANT(S): Arthur Noriega V, Former City Manager on behalf of the
City of Miami
PURPOSE: The amendments update definitions, clarify land use
regulations, and modernize design standards relating to Vessels, Boat
Slips, Boat Houses, Docks / Piers, and Marine -Related Commercial. A By
Right process has been made available when the proposal complies with
specified criteria. Updated standards support their development and
regulate their use, while also providing protection for neighborhood
character and mitigating the impact on adjacent properties.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
Note for the Record: PZAB File ID 18372 Linked to this Legislative
File
Districts Impacted: All
History:
12/11/25 City Commission NO ACTION TAKEN Next: 01/22/26
RESULT:
NO ACTION TAKEN Next: 1/22/2026 9:00 AM
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Meeting Agenda January 22, 2026
PZ.14
18657
Department of
Planning
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
GRANTING/DENYING THE APPEAL FILED BY ELVIS CRUZ AND
REVERSING/AFFIRMING/MODIFYING THE DECISION OF THE MIAMI
HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD'S
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 23-
6.2(B)(4) OF THE CODE OF CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED,
OF THE APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS TO PERMIT MODIFICATIONS TO PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED PLANS FOR RENOVATION OF A CONTRIBUTING
STRUCTURE AND NEW CONSTRUCTION WITHIN THE
MIMO/BISCAYNE BOULEVARD HISTORIC DISTRICT LOCATED
APPROXIMATELY AT 5101 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, MIAMI,
FLORIDA, 33137, WITH FOLIO NUMBERS 01-3219-018-0070 AND 01-
3219-017-0090.
LOCATION(S): Generally, 5101 — 5125 Biscayne Boulevard
APPLICANT(S): Carlos L. Diaz, Esquire, on behalf of E S Windows Real
Estate LLC
APPELLANT(S): Elvis Cruz
PURPOSE: To appeal the Historic and Environmental Preservation
Board's decision.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval with conditions.
HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD: Motion to
Approve with Conditions on December 2, 2025, passed by a unanimous
vote of eight (8).
Note for the Record: HEPB File ID 18445 Linked to this Legislative
File; ePlan PZ-25-19327
Districts Impacted: District 2
End of Planning and Zoning Item(s)
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