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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2026-02-12 MinutesCity of Miami City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com Meeting Minutes Thursday, February 12, 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 III, City Attorney Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 9:00 AM INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Present: Chairwoman King, Commissioner Gabela, Commissioner Pardo, Commissioner Escalona and Commissioner Rosado On the 12th day of February 2026, 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 9:09 a.m., recessed at 11:24 a.m., reconvened at 11:33 a.m., recessed at 11:35 a.m., reconvened at 12:31 p.m. and adjourned at 12:31 p.m. Note for the Record: Commissioner Escalona entered the Commission chambers at 9:10 a.m., and Commissioner Gabela entered the Commission chambers at 9:10 a.m. ALSO PRESENT: Janes Reyes, City Manager George K. Wysong III, City Attorney Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk Chair King: And at this time, we are going to have Pastor Covington of Gamble Memorial Church of Christ lead us in prayer. Mr. Covington: First of all, I'd like to say good morning to everyone. We ask you to take a moment of silence for Mrs. Thelma Gibson. Thank you for the Lord's day. I'm not going to be before you long. I'd like to read a scripture, then we're going to go ahead and pray. Invocation delivered. Chair King: Commissioner, I'll lead us in the pledge of allegiance. I never really do. Pledge of Allegiance delivered. City ofMiami Page 1 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS PR.1 PROTOCOL ITEM 18941 Honoree Kiwanis Club of Little Havana Presenter Mayor and Commissioners Protocol Item Proclamation RESULT: PRESENTED Chair King: Welcome to the City of Miami Commission meeting for February 12, 2026. We will be starting shortly with a presentation. I am joined today with nay colleagues Commissioner Damian Pardo, Commissioner Ralph Rosado, Commissioner Rolando Escalona, as well as our mayor. Let's start with our presentation. Presentation made. 1) Mayor Higgins and Commissioners presented a Proclamation to recognize the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana. For more than five decades, the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to serving children, families, and neighborhoods through youth development programs, cultural celebrations, and community -driven initiatives and consistent with its legacy of founding and organizing some of Miami's most iconic cultural events, including Carnaval Miami and the Calle Ocho Festival. The Kiwanis Club of Little Havana has played a central role in organizing and sustaining the annual Three Kings Parade, ensuring its growth, continuity, and lasting community impact partnerships with community organizations. The Club has helped transform the Three Kings Parade into a meaningful and inclusive celebration that brings together families, children, and residents of all backgrounds. The Three Kings Parade is a cherished cultural tradition that celebrates the arrival of the Three Wise Men and reflects the values of generosity, family, and community that have long enriched the cultural fabric of the City of Miami. The City of Miami recognizes that the continued success of the Three Kings Parade is made possible through the dedication, service, and leadership demonstrated by the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana and its members. Elected Officials paused in their deliberations of governance to recognize and honor the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana for its enduring service and dedication to our community. City of Miami Page 2 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 ORDER OF THE DAY Chair King: Mr. City Attorney, I believe you have a statement. George Wysong (City Attorney): Yes, Madam Chair, thank you. Good morning. Welcome to the City of Miami Commission meeting. 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If the applicant agrees with the staff recommendation, the City Commission may proceed to its deliberation and decision. The applicant may also waive the right to an evidentiary hearing on the record. For appeals, the appellant will present its appeal to the City Commission, followed by the appellee. Staff will be allowed to make any recommendation they may have. Please silence all cell phones and other noisemaking devices. This meeting can be viewed live on Miami TV, the City's Facebook page, the City's Twitter page, the City's YouTube channel, and Comcast Channel 77. The broadcast will also have closed captioning. Thank you, Madam Chair. Chair King: Thank you, Mr. City Attorney. Mr. City Clerk -- Mrs. Clerk. Nicole Ewan (Assistant City Clerk): Good morning, Chair, thank you. 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 Assistant City Clerk, immediately after I finish explaining these procedures. Those individuals who are appearing remotely may he 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 or procedures we have established. for this meeting? Chair King: Yes, thank you. Ms. Ewan: Madam Chair, can I proceed with administering the oath? Chair King: Please. Ms. Ewan: Thank you. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. If anyone will be speaking on today's Planning and Zoning items, that's PZ.1, 2, and 3, may I have you stand and raise your right hand? The Assistant City Clerk administered the oath required under City Code Section 62-1 to those persons giving testimony on zoning items. Ms. Ewan: Thank you, Chair. Chair King: Thank you. Mr. City Attorney -- I'm sorry, Mr. City Manager. James Reyes (City Manager): Good morning, Chairwoman. Chair King: How are you today? City of Miami Page 4 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 Mr. Reyes: I'm doing great. Good morning, Chairwoman, Madam Mayor, Commissioners, Clerk, Attorney. At this time, the Administration would like to defer or withdraw the following items: RE.1, to be indefinitely deferred; FR.5, to be deferred to February 26; and D1.2, to be withdrawn. Chair King: Thank you. I'm going to ask my colleagues now if they have any items that they would like to withdraw or defer. Commissioner Pardo: No. Chair King: Commissioner Gabela? Commissioner Gabela: No. Commissioner Escalona: No. Commissioner Rosado: No. Chair King: Okay. May I have a motion to set the agenda? Commissioner Pardo: So moved. Commissioner Gabela: Second. Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Motion carries unanimously. Mr. City -- Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): Chair? Chair King: -- Clerk. Mr. Hannon: My apologies. Just for the record, I have some cosponsor requests. Mayor Higgins will be cosponsoring RE.12, RE.14, SR.1, and SR.2. Chair King will be cosponsoring RE.4 and RE.5. Commissioner Escalona will be cosponsoring RE.4 and RE.5. Thank you, Chair. Chair King: Thank you. Commissioner Pardo: Madam Chair, I also had a cosponsor request for RE.10, RE.12, and RE.14. Chair King: Thank you. Mr. City Clerk, did you get that? City of Miami Page 5 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ALL ITEM(S) 18921 Office of the City Clerk DISCUSSION ITEM PUBLIC COMMENTS SUBMITTED ONLINE BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR THE FEBRUARY 12, 2026, CITY COMMISSION MEETING. RESULT: PRESENTED Chair King: At this time, I'm going to open the floor for public comment. Those who wish to speak on behalf of any of the items that are currently on our agenda, please step forward, five at time. Thank you. Good morning. Don Worth: Morning. My, name is Don Worth. I'm a resident of 1390 Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, and I'm here to support restoration of the Marine Stadium. The stadium is not a nostalgia project. The feasibility study done for the City demonstrated that it should be in the top tier of all performing arts venues nationwide. And when the City did do an RFP (Request fbr Proposals) for an operator, the two best operators in the country responded because they see opportunity. Why restore it? First, the stadium will provide a bold new attraction for our tourism -based economy. As Bill Talbert, former CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of GMCVB (Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau) said, two words, no competition. The stadium is often compared to Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver. Red Rocks is the largest tourist attraction in the state and generates $20 million annually in tax revenue for the city. Second, the stadium will provide a valuable community benefit. Miami's greatest physical asset is the water, but most of the residents who live in your districts can't afford those million -dollar condos. At the stadium, everyone is a VIP (Very Important Person) with a water view seat. We must make sure it's accessible to the community. One idea, keep it open as a park during selected hours so families can enjoy those spectacular views. I imagine you're concerned about costs. There are significant non -city funds available to help pay for it. The proposed study is important so that we can update both the construction costs and the sources of funding. Having a professional operator like Oak View on board changes the game. Finally, please understand the opportunity we have here. I've taken some of the most high profile people in the entertainment industry into this building, and to a person when they see it, they are stunned and don't understand why it just sits here. Many of us have put 18 years of blood, sweat, and tears into this project. This commission can be the one to finally, get the ball rolling. This is a legacy project, for you. Please vote yes. And i f you do, we plan to return to you with a proposal that you simply can't refuse. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Elvis Cruz: Thank you. Good morning. Elvis Cruz, 631 Northeast 57th Street, regarding PZ.2, amendments to the soccer stadium agreements. In 2019, the voters were promised 11 soccer fields. In 2019, after the election, this press release confirmed a public park with 11 soccer fields and the picture showed the complex, again, with 11 soccer fields. But in 2022, things got suspicious when the commission approved this agreement where the number of soccer fields was left blank, yet no one mentioned that during the hearing. In 2023, the development agreement was officially recorded with the county clerk. This document is attached to today's agenda, yet this officially recorded agreement before you today is not signed by any parties. Is this even legally valid? The 2023 original, which they are striking out in red, does not say how many soccer fields will be built, but in today's amendment, City ofMiami Page 6 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 they want you to approve only 6 soccer fields, not 11. And it would only be free to city of Miami kids 16 and under, which would exclude high school soccer teams. They originally agreed to zoysia grass, which is best for soccer fields and two feet of soil, but now they want to use cheaper, less desirable grass with only one foot of soil. Please say no to this bait and switch. Keep the 11 soccer fields promised to the voters, not 6. Make it free for kids 18 and under to benefit high school teams. Keep the zoysia grass. Do not allow a less desirable species. Keep two feet of topsoil, if that is better for the public. They are already getting a super sweetheart deal. And please restore Miami Marine Stadium. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Rosa Lowinger: Good morning. My name is Rosa Lowinger, 900 Bay Drive, Miami Beach, Florida. I am a Cuban American who grew up in Miami Beach and works in historic preservation both here and around the world. And I'm here today to argue on behalf of the Miami Marine Stadium 's preservation. For many of us in the Cuban community, the stadium is far more than a building. It is a (FOREIGN LANGUAGE), the personal part of our legacy that embolden -- that embodies the bold modernism that flourished in 1950s Havana, which was a culture of innovation and civic ambition. When that spirit could no longer flourish on the island, it came here to Miami, where we were given a home and opportunity. The stadium is proof of that exchange and what happened here. It also happens to be a world -- a work of world -class modernist architecture that's been honored by the prestigious Getty Foundation with a Keeping It Modern Grant that allowed us to ascertain that the graffiti can be safety removed and the concrete can be repaired. With that grant, the Getty placed the stadium in the same company of landmarks like the Sydney Opera House, the Eames House of Los Angeles, and the Bauhaus architecture of Tel Aviv. Imagine for a moment if the once neglected and dilapidated art deco buildings of Miami Beach had been demolished when they were worn and faded. Had that happened, I can assure you there would be no Art Basel Miami Beach. There would be no global recognition of our city as an arts and design capital. Architectural identity is the foundation of a cultural economy, and we have that in the stadium. So, I urge you please don't think of this as nostalgia; this is foresight. The stadium is world -class, it's known throughout the world, and it's an opportunity to honor the immigrant energy that built this city, preserving our excellence and recognizing once and for all the possibilities afforded by what (FOREIGN LANGUAGE) achieved in this city we call home. Thankyou., Chair King: Thank you. Commissioner Regalado, would you like to get up? 1 don 't -- have -- you have a commission meeting to go to or something? If you don't mind please -- Raquel Regalado: No, 1 don't mind. Chair King: -- give professional courtesy. Ms. Regalado: I'm happy to wait. I don't have a problem. I don't like jumping in front of them, but I'm happy to wait, and I'll take your questions, so happy to do it. No worries. Chair King: Oh, okay. Just checking, just checking. Ms. Regalado: We're fine. Chair King: Good morning. Elissa Margulies: Good morning. My name is Elissa Margulies. I live at 3333 Rice Street, in Center Grove. I'm here about RE.4 and 5 and PZ.2. They say you always City ofMiami Page 7 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 remember your first. My first was Jimmy Buffett. My last was Bosha (phonetic), by the way. 1 remember that too. In a world of Instagram reels, YouTube shorts, and disappearing messages, we need places where long-term memories can be created. For those of us fortunate enough to have attended a concert at the Miami Marine Stadium, we remember the perfect combination of sunsets, music, and water. It didn 't matter if you sat in the bleachers, boat, or float, the acoustics and views were magical. Sadly, this precious jewel has been defaced and neglected, just another forgotten relic. But the City has a rare opportunity to correct an admitted mistake. An entire generation was unable to experience what this unique venue offered. It's imperative that the stadium is restored in a way that pays homage to its past, even while updating it for the future. Hopefidly, our new city manager and our commissioners will take their role as guardians seriously. We need you to start holding developers to their promises, and you can start with Freedom Park. The previous city manager was replaced for a reason, lots of reasons. Please don't allow his way of doing business to be your legacy. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Jamila Stephens: Hi, good morning. My name is Jamila Stephens. I reside at 3181 Hibiscus' Street. We're here today in support of R -- FR.2. And we're going to read a resolution so it's included in the record. The Coconut Grove Village West Homeowners and Tenants Association has resolved to name the new aquatic facility at Elizabeth Virrick Park, Verneka Sturrup Silva Aquatic Facility in honor of Verneka Sturrup Silva, a local community leader and advocate. Whereas, Verneka Sturrup Silva was born in Miami, Florida to William Sam Sturrup and Ellen Ingraham Sturrup, who were among the earliest settlers in Coconut Grove who migrated from the Bahamas. Whereas, after graduating from Booker T. Washington High School in Miami and earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Ms. Silva began a 40-plus year career in the Miami -Dade County Public School System, holding positions of physical education teacher, guidance counselor, and lastly, assistant principal at Coral Gables Senior High School from where she's retired in 1986. She embarked on and completed graduate and post graduate pursuits at Atlanta University, New York University, and Barry University, while working full-time raising her daughter and caring for her parents. Whereas, she was a lifelong member of the Historic Christ Episcopal Church in Coconut Grove, served in various capacities, and in 1978, was licensed by the Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida as a lay minister, becoming one of the first females in the diocese to receive that distinction. Whereas, Ms. Silva worked closely with the Father Theodore R. Gibson, Ms. Elizabeth Virrick, and other concerned residents in the 1950s and 1960s in their slum clearance effort in Coconut Grove. An outgrowth of that project was the establishment of a City of Miami owned and operated park and pool in name and honor of Elizabeth Virrick for the neighborhood families to enjoy. Whereas, she was recognized over the years for many achievements from civic, social, and religious organizations, and educational institutions at local, state, and national levels. Whereas, Ms. Silva's lasting efforts on the lives of those individuals in her realm, family, neighbors, colleagues, sorors, students, it's a clear testament of why naming the aquatic facility in her honor and in the Coconut Grove neighborhood where she spent her lifetime is so deserving. Now be it hereby resolved that we, the Executive Board, and members of the Coconut Grove Village West Homeowners and Tenants Association, sometimes referred to as HOATA, extend our resounding support of District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo's proposal to name a new aquatic facility at Elizabeth Virrick Park as the Verneka Sturrup Silva Aquatic Facility, signed this 10th day of February 2026. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. City of Miami Page 8 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): And Chair, my, apologies, if we could have the speaker's name again. Chair King: May we have your name again? Ms. Stephens: I'm Jamila Stephens, and I would like to submit this into the record. Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Hannon: Thank you, Chair. Chair King: Good morning. Bruce Matheson: Good morning. Bruce Matheson, 3191 Grand Avenue, Miami, Florida. Our Marine Stadium is unique in all the world and part of Miami's skyline. Built for all our citizens and visitors to enjoy. Boats, music, theater, prayer, et cetera. It is waiting to be reintroduced to the world. The only one in the world. Please don 't let us down. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Stuart Blumberg: Good morning. Stuart Blumberg, 7532 Cutlass Avenue, North Bay Village, Florida. I have been involved in my, career in many iconic venues, Performing Arts Center, Convention Center, Convention Center Hotel, et cetera, et cetera. This is the last one on my bucket list. This is the one that I want to see which is closest to my heart, which is the Miami Marine Stadium. Having been a member of the audience back in those days, and I have been around a long time, I watched Richard Nixon become nominated on a floating stage at the Marine Stadium. I watched Chris Christopherson, Willie Nelson, Jinznzy, Buffett. It's such an iconic, iconic venue. It means Miami. It says Miami. It fits with the Vizcaya. It fits with the Tower Theater. It fits with the Coconut Grove Playhouse. It is tradition. It is history in this community. I was fortunate enough to sit on the evaluation committee to pick a company to manage this facility when it opens. 1 was unanimously in my favor of the Oak View Group. Their significant contribution, their incredible commitment to making this project work was unbelievable, even to the extent that when and if this is voted for, they have people locally on the ground ready to hit the ground running. I was involved in the MS -- AMS study, the same company that did the Performing Arts Center. This is a venue for the future of Miami. It is Red Rock on the water. There'll be nothing like it, and it'll be part of the history of this wonderful city. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Annie Lord: Good morning. My name is Annie Lord. I'm the executive director at Miami Homes, for All, 3250 Southwest 3rd Avenue in Miami. And thank you so much, Madam Chair and Madam Mayor. I'm here to speak about RE.18, which is the consideration of proposals to redevelop the GSA (General Services Administration) site, a 19-acre site in Allapattah. And I applaud the movement forward of development of this site. This is a fantastic opportunity to help address the needs of our communities, including the terrible deficit of affordable housing we have in the city of Miami. We're -- Miami Homes for All is also part of a coalition called the Public Land for Public Good Coalition. And I know that I and some of my, peers have had a chance to speak with many, of the commissioners and with the mayor's team about this, but this site has long been slated for redevelopment. And we hope, in 2019 actually, I don't know if I had a chance to tell everybody here, but we conducted, Miami Homes for All, with our partners in Public Land for Public Good, conducted a community engagement, a really in-depth community engagement process that yielded three insights from residents and business owners. They wanted City ofMiami Page 9 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 community, services, green space, and affordable housing. And so what we are hoping that you all will do is make sure that whatever comes of this site, one of the last great opportunities for development of affordable housing and other services in Miami, will align with the community. We generally propose and support a competitive City -driven process, an RFP (Request for Proposals) process that makes it clear to community members and developers alike what is expected and what is desired. But we know -- we're not anti -development. We want to see this develop, but we want to see it have something for everybody, and it is big enough to have something for everybody. And just to be one more point of specificity, the community wanted to see a really reasonable thing, 20 percent of all the units developed on site, affordable between 60 and a hundred percent of the area median income, which is well pegged to kind of the upper end of the range of income in the neighborhood. So, we are happy to meet with you at any time. Thank you so much Jroyour consideration and good luck as you redevelop this site. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Gina Guilford: Good morning, Madam Mayor and Commissioners. My name is Gina Guilford, 7625 Southwest 50th Avenue, Miami. I am here today representing the Villagers'. The Villagers is the oldest historic preservation group in Miami, and we are entirely run by volunteers. The Villagers is requesting your support of the restoration and operation of Miami Marine Stadium. As a personal note, I was born and raised in Miami, and I grew up with Miami Marine Stadium as part of my childhood. I watched my sisters waterski there with the Miami Ski Club. My parents attended one of the iconic Jimmy Buffett concerts, and I also listened to Ray Charles sing Georgia from a boat on Biscayne Bay. There is no other place like Miami Marine Stadium in our world or in our country. It is our Red Rocks. After 33 years, we applaud the City of Miami's efforts to restore this famous and architecturally significant symbol of our city. The Miami Marine Stadium has been named a national treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is on the watch list of World Monuments Fund, has been designated historic by the City ofMiami, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. This one -of -a -kind masterpiece, designed by Cuban -horn architect Hilario Candela, represents the hest of Miami, and we look forward to bringing it back to our community. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Misha Ezratti: Good morning, Commissioners. My name is Misha Ezratti. I live at 1717 Northview Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, 33140. Today we stand at an important moment as we take the next step towards restoring one of Miami's great landmarks, the Miami Marine Stadium. Built in 1962, the stadium had its heyday for 30 years until it was shuttered after Andrew hit in 1992, although the stadium itself was not damaged. In 2008, a dedicated restoration movement began. After 18 years of hard work, they're finally ready to move forward. I'm a home builder throughout the state of Florida, and my passion is architecture. The design of this stadium represents an architectural marvel with its incredibly long cantilevered spans. It also sits on one of the most amazing pieces of real estate in South Florida. To acquire a parcel like the Marine Stadium and construct a new facility would be astronomical in price, but we have one sitting here that has been unused for almost 33 years. This is an amazing opportunity to transform a dead asset into a high impact location from a visual, cultural, and revenue perspective. Resurrecting this stadium is not only possible, but achievable within a reasonable time frame and for a budget that pales in comparison to what the cost would be if we had to start from scratch with land acquisition, zoning, financing and construction. This is a unique opportunity to build on the vibrant and rich culture we have in Miami. We are now a global destination and having a venue that would rival Red Rocks, Jones Beach, or Hollywood Bowl would cement Miami's place as a mecca for entertainment and world class experiences in a natural setting. The resolution before you would City ofMiami Page 10 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 appoint the Oak View Group as the operator of the Marine Stadium once restored. If passed by the Commission, the decision will go to the voters in August 2026, and then return to the Commission. So, this is just an initiation, and the people should have a right to choose if the restoration provides the community benefit that all of us supporters believe it does. In closing, the resolution is about opportunity, the opportunity to restore a beloved landmark, strengthen our economy, enhance our community, and let voters decide the future of the Marine Stadium. Let's take this next step together. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Chris McAliley: Good morning. My name is Chris McAliley. Excuse me. I speak to you today on behalf of the board of directors of the Miami Rowing Club, which is the next -door neighbor of the Miami Marine Stadium. And we are here to endorse the City's efforts to move forward with restoration of the stadium and a wise use of the stadium, the basin, and that 13 acres of asphalt that is currently called a flex park right behind the stadium, which is immediately, adjacent to our rowing club. MRC (Miami Rowing Club) has been a grateful partner of the city of Miami for more than 40 years. We are located next door to the Marine Stadium, and we have hundreds of athletes, young people, middle and high schoolers, old people like me, rowing, dragon boating, outrigger canoeing, using that gem of a basin. Because it is surrounded by land on three sides, it is the only place in the city of Miami, Biscayne Bay, where athletes using paddles and oars can safely get on the water most days of the year. Any decisions made about the Marine Stadium and the Flex Park directly impact the Miami Rowing Club. So, of course, the devil will be in the details about how this process will move forward. We understand this is a first step to put the question to the voters, and we trust that if the voters support it, that the operator and the City will welcome us as a partner so that the development of this gem can be done in a way that supports the operations of the Miami Rowing Club. So, we look forward to a partnership with the City and the hoped for operator for -- we can do a lot better with the state of that 13 acres of asphalt and that decaying stadium. We can do a lot better, and we think we could be a part of that in a really wonderful way. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. David Puyanic: Hi, good morning, Council. My name's David Puyanic. I was born in Miami, grew up on Key Biscayne, and now live in Miami Shores at 9259 North Bayshore Drive. My dad took me to concerts at the Marine Stadium by boat when 1 was a kid. I remember those experiences fondly, floating around in an inner tube with my brothers listening to music. The Marine Stadium is a world class and absolutely amazing and unique venue. There are few, if any, waterfront venues like it in the world. In addition its location -- in addition to its location, it has amazing architecture that should be preserved. Miami has grown into a world -class city since the Marine Stadium was shut down and deserves such a venue to come back. The Marine Stadium deserves and is ready for a second life. Oak View is a first-class organization that manages many first-class menus in addition to the Miami Beach venue. My, understanding is they get how -- they get -- my understanding is they get how exciting this venue could be. They're as good as any of a fit to manage this venue. I can't wait to go as an adult to see a show at the Marine Stadium from the water while I float around in an inner tube. I can't wait to take my kids to introduce them to this great experience. Please vote in favor of the resolution, and let's take a big step to giving the Marine Stadium the second life it deserves. Thank you so much. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Christine Rupp: Good morning, Mayor Higgins, Chairwoman King, Commissioners. This is my first appearance with the new commission, and how nice to see such a City of Miami Page 11 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 lovely group of people here. So, thank you. Christine Rupp, executive director, Dade Heritage Trust, 190 Southeast 12th Terrace. As you can imagine, I'm speaking here on RE.4 and RE.5 in support of the operator Oak View Group for the Mianii Marine Stadium. As Miami's historic preservation -- another historic preservation group in Miami, we've been working for well over 15 years with some of the individuals and organizations that have spoken here today to see the stadium come back to life. And I want to say from a preservation point of view, choosing an operator is a first step. It's a logical step, because you can't just preserve a building for the sake of preserving it. You have to know what the end use is going to be. And it makes -- it just makes so much sense, and it's a progressive step forward by this commission to select an operator, have the voters select an operator so we know what the restoration effort will be. So, I applaud you for the step that you're taking here because it makes perfect sense. I also want to add, I don't want to be repetitive for all the wonderful speakers that have appeared before you today, but this stadium is recognized locally, nationally, internationally, and prior to my coming to Dade Heritage Trust, I was the director at the Coral Gables Museum. Several years ago, we did a beautiful exhibit showcasing the stadium, and it received such amazing feedback. We were sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express. So, there is no doubt there's going to be corporate interest in this stadium, and it's going to be an amazing economic driver for the city if you look long term. Think about people coming into town, hotel rooms, restaurants, all of the economic benefits' that are going to be driven by a restored stadium. So, thank you so much, and we highly endorse this item -- these items. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Paula De Carolis: Good morning. Good morning, Council. My name is Paula De Carolis, 2144 Southwest 12th Street, Miami, Florida, 33135. I am here in support of FR.3. I am vice chair at Miami -Dade County Public Schools Citizens Coalition. I'm a voting member at the Parent Budget Advisory Subcommittee and recording secretary at FCIC (Florida Crime Information Center) with Miami -Dade County Public Schools. 1 also am a parent of two children attending public education. And an education advisory, hoard would provide significant benefits to our community. It would demonstrate leadership on education, build a coalition among parents, educators, and local small business owners, and create a formal mechanism of early informed community input. Such board could offer well -considered recommendations, improve transparency and public trust, foster collaboration across governmental entities, and strengthen coordination of existing resources. It would also provide greater predictability to the commission, reduce risk, and ultimately enhance the quality of education, an outcome that directly shapes our future workforce and the long-term vitality of our city. And by the way of background, several neighboring municipalities, including the Village of Key Biscayne, Miami Beach, Miami Shores, and Pembroke Pines, to name a few, already have education advisory boards, and these boards serve as valuable assets to the communities. I would like to thank Commissioner Ralph Rosado for sponsoring this item and respectfully ask the Commission to support it. There is approximately 50 Miami -Dade County public schools that are located within the city of Miami and all would benefit from the creation of this ordinance and partnership. Thank you for your consideration. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. James Torres: Good morning, Chairwoman. James Torres, president of the DNA (Downtown Neighbors Alliance). I want to briefly address agenda item RE.7, which could become a creation of the Business Improvement District along Calle Ocho. RE (Resolution) reflects a simple idea. If people are willing to pay for these enhanced services, they should have a say in how those services are addressed and delivered. This is not the reality in Downtown Miami. Downtown residents are subject to a City ofMiami Page 12 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 mandatory downtown development hostage tax. This is an opt out, no service agreement and little direction accountability is given. The executive director is constantly writing out checks to podcasters at the rate of $20,000 per item. And despite that ongoing tax burden, Downtown continues to struggle with cleanliness, noise, congestion, and public safety. Corporate welfare checks are given almost on a monthly basis. And the ongoing impact of homelessness is also an issue. RE.7 points to a better model. So, if this board is willing to listen to RE.7, it should also listen to its residents in converting the DDA (Downtown Development Authority) into a business improvement district. It is voluntarily approved by owners, which is something that we've never had the opportunity to vote on. So, we're kindly asking if you're going to look at this item as a BID (Business Improvement District), please also consider the DDA and being converted once again. The city is also looking at a way to entrust its residents. This should be enforced by you as the commission to create this BID. Thank you very much. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Steven Wernick: Good morning, Commissioners, Madam Mayor. My name is Steve Wernick. I'm here on behalf of the Wvnwood Community Enhancement Association in support of PZ.3, which is the Wvnwood Norte NRD-2 text amendments. I'm really pleased to be here today. The mission of the Wynwood CEA (Community Enhancement Association) is to provide a unified voice for neighborhood improvements and enhancing the quality of life of current and future residents. I want to thank Chairwoman King for sponsoring this item. It's been a pleasure working with your office over these last several months with the Planning Department. This is a continued collaboration to preserve and strengthen one of Miami's oldest working and diverse urban neighborhoods. It remains diverse, it remains energetic, and we appreciate your support today. I have a resolution from the board that I'll submit into the record. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Michael Pizzi: Good morning. My name is Michael Pizzi, and 1 represent a 20-year police officer, Lieutenant Weslyn Lewis Francois. And I want to tell the mayor, the chairwoman, and the commissioners, I thought it was important for me to come here personally, and thank the mayor, the chairwoman, and the commissioners for your positive leadership in supporting the settlement agreement on the agenda between Weslyn Lewis Francois and the City that's recommended by the City Attorney's Office. So, I just wanted to come here myself and speak in support of the settlement agreement that's recommended by the City. 1'd also thank you for your leadership in bringing closure to this item and moving the city in a really wonderful, positive direction. And on behalf of nay client and on behalf of myself, I just want to say I think it's wonderful that you're -- with the mayor and the commissioners that you're bringing closure to some of these things, and you're moving the city in a really positive direction where the focus is on really great things happening, and doing really, really good. They're making changes to make sure that the city moves positively. So, I just wanted to say thank you for supporting this. We're happy to close this out. And thank you for your leadership. And it's really great that the city has the leaders you have. And thank you very much. Thank you very much. Appreciate it. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Richard Heisenbottle: Good morning, Chairwoman King, Commissioners, and Madam Mayor. My name is Rich Heisenbottle. I'm president of RJ Heisenbottle Architects, and it is indeed a pleasure to be here on a day that is a day of action, a day when we finally end the logjam that has gone on with Miami Marine Stadium for so many years. I want to talk to you a little bit about Hilario Candela, the architect City ofMiami Page 13 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 lb Miami Marine Stadium. Born in Cuba, educated at the University of Havana, graduate of Georgia Tech University, Mr. Candela designed the Marine Stadium in 1963. He went on to become president of Spillis Candela and Partners, which at the time was the largest Hispanic -owned architectural firm in the United States. He was part of the restoration team that was headed by my fine when the City engaged us in 20 -- in -- when did they do it? 2017. It's been that long, right? To develop restoration plans for the stadium. He built the stadium to be a venue for boat racing. The stadium operated from 1963 to 1992 and hosted hundreds of boat races and concerts on this floating stage. And performers like Jimmy Buffett, Arthur Fiedler, the Boston Pops, Benny Goodman, rock stars like Queen and the Beach Boys all performed on this stage and it became much more. The stadium is an integral part of Miami's community, hosting other events like political rallies, Easter Sunday services, boxing, wrestling, and the annual Virgin of Charity event. Today, the stadium has a significant place in Miami's culture and history. Today, your vote, after these years of delay, and your commitment by all the parties involved here to finally make -- come up with a preservation solution for this iconic structure, will stand as a test of time. Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Heisenbottle: Allow me to -- Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Heisenbottle: -- introduce -- Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Heisenbottle: -- Hilario Candela Jr., who's behind me. Chair King: Okay, thank you. Hilario Candela: Good morning. My name is Hilario Candela. 1 am recently a proud new resident here of Coconut Grove at 2666 Tigertail Avenue, 33133. I am here to support the revitalization of the Marine Stadium. This is obviously deeply personal for me. I have largely been an observer regarding the restoration effort, much to my chagrin. Along the way, I've seen the effort and the purity of a grassroots organization come together around a singular cause. Unfortunately, I have also seen the pain and suffering of a long and challenging process. My sincere hope is that my father's award -winning design and his signature achievement be receive -- be restored -- I apologize -- and preserved. He gave his life to our comnumity. This facility was designed and built fbr our community. Of the few historic landmarks we have, none have a unique designation bestowed upon them by the many organizations you have heard from other speakers today. 1 am humbled by how so many in our community are in love with this facility, many of whom have never witnessed the stadium in operation. Perhaps it is because the stadium literally rises and floats above the water. Where else can you experience the calm of the marine basin, the energy of Miami's skyline, the extraordinary architecture, and our vibrant culture all at the same time. Imagine a future watching a concert, a sporting event, a graduation, a ceremony, all while enjoying that same breathtaking view. That was and remains the stadium's purpose. We have the opportunity, respectfully, the obligation, to bring this historic and iconic landmark back to life. Let this he our Eiffel Tower -- Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Candela: -- our Big Ben, our Empire State Building, to be celebrated locally and from afar. City of Miami Page 14 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Candela: And if 1 may, Dreams, like structures, can endure when they are built on hope -- Chair King: Thank you. Mr. Candela: -- purpose, and the public at large. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning. Tyler O'dneal: Good morning and thank you for your time. My name is Tyler O'dneal and I'm coming from the United Way Miami. And I am here in support of FR.3 to implement an education advisory board with the city of Miami. I would like to personally thank Commissioner Rafael Rosado for bringing this to the forefront and the potential support of all the commissioners today. There are other municipalities that have successful EABs (Education Advisory Boards). Examples including the Village of Key Biscayne, Miami Beach, Miami Shores, and Pembroke Pines. And with this new iteration of the commission, the timing to form a partnership between institutions can never be better. The benefit of having an EAB would not only benefit our schools and families, but also could be an effort to bolster the connection between private and public sectors. This would improve transparency and public trust in our education systems and educate coordination of existing resources. I respectfully ask for the entire commission to support this item. Thank you again for your consideration. Chair King: Thank you. Beverly Heller: Good morning. My name is -- Chair King: Good morning. Ms. Heller: -- Beverly Heller. I live at 5916 La Gorce Drive, Miami Beach, and I'm here as a parent and a grandparent to strongly support Commissioner Rosado's initiative, FR.3, to create an education advisory board similar to the successful City of Miami Beach Quality Education Committee, which I have sat on and chaired for many years, over 20 years, not chaired it, but just sat on it. The Miami Beach Committee receives recommendations from parents, students, and educators, and the community. The members research and determine if the recommendations are worthy, and if so, via contract with various entities, get the necessary support for the needed educators. This is so you know what we do. I know that while your committee's makeup is different from the one that we have and that you envision, just having a group supporting educational matters will make a significant positive difference and give a voice to those who might not now be involved. Three, some of the initiatives that we have been successful to get passed at Miami Beach has been free early pickup Pre-K education for every one of our children on Miami Beach, free. We also have gotten a scoreboard for Miami Beach Senior High School. We have medical care in every school on Miami Beach, and we have community intervent -- together with the museums and the parks and all kinds of things for our kids to visit free. An educational advisory board costs the city nothing, but it is worth everything. If -- I hope you support the educational advisory board for your city, and it will positively affect generations of families to come. And I invite you to visit us on Miami Beach to see how our quality education works and the successes that we have. Thank you so much. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Thank you. Good morning. City ofMiami Page 15 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 Mateo Lopez: Hello, good morning. I am Mateo Lopez, 1450 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Miami, and I am the legislative advisor to Miami -Dade County School Board Member Joseph S. Geller, who could not join us today. But I am here on behalf of our office to speak in support of Commissioner Ralph Rosado's FR.3 item, which establishes the Education Advisory Board. Our office has seen firsthand the kind of good that comes from having a committee centered around education, as you just heard before me. This Education Advisory Board will provide a space for parents to come together and work with our City of Miami and our school district for the sake of all children. I know this works because our office works closely with the City of Miami Beach that has their own version called the Quality of Education Committee, or QEC for short. The QEC has been the birthplace of countless collaborations between our city and our Miami Beach schools. Together, we have solved local concerns efficiently, created opportunities for students to showcase their talents, and made sure that our children receive the best education possible. We urge the commission to support this item that will strengthen the bond between our families, the city, and the school district. It truly takes a village, and this is an opportunity for everyone to have a seat at the table to uplift our students, schools, and community. Thank you so much. Chair King: Thank you. Is there any --? Annette Spillane: Good morning, Commissioners and Mayor Higgins. My name is Annette Spillane, 788 Northeast 23rd Street, Miami, Florida, District 2. And I'm here today not just as a resident, but as a mom. Every day I hold my child's hand as we cross your streets. I don't think about traffic engineering formulas or signal timing plans. I think about whether the car turning right sees us. I think about how wide the road is. I think about how fast the vehicles are moving. And I think about whether we will make it across safely. That feeling, that moment of uncertainty in a crosswalk is something no parent, no grandparent, no older adult, no person using a walker or wheelchair should ever have to experience. We are designing streets that serve vehicles well, but too often they don't serve the people who live there. Speed and aggressive driving turn everyday mistakes into life -altering tragedies. That's why 1 strongly support Resolution CA.1 on speeding enforcement and RE.12 establishing a Vision Zero policy. When we improve crossings, we aren't just improving infrastructure, we are restoring dignity and safety to everyday life. As a mom, I want my child to grow up in a community where crossing the street is not a risk calculation. As a neighbor, I want seniors to feel confident walking to the pharmacy or to the park. As a resident, I want Miami -Dade to lead with courage and clarity. Thank you so much for your leadership and for choosing safety. Chair King: Thank you. Good morning again. Ms. Regalado: Good morning again. Commissioner Raquel Regalado representing District 7. It's always a pleasure to be in the city of Miami. I'm here as your county partner to support the item today for the Marine Stadium and also to provide some clarity as to the restrictions of the site. The Miami Marine Stadium was a piece of land that was deeded to the City of Miami by Miami -Dade County. And it has very specific restrictions and a covenant that rides with the land. In 2008, then Mayor Manny Diaz wanted to demolish the Miami Marine Stadium. And that resulted in a action that started at the county. And my father, then Commissioner Tomas Regalado, later Mayor Tomas Regalado, moved to declare it historic. The preservation of that site has been a priority for the County and for the City for a very long time. The Friends of the Marine Stadium have been working for over a decade, and my father has worked with them. And in the Miami Forever Bond there was an allocation for the preservation of the Marine Stadium. The reverter language is very clear, and in the past administration, there was a movement here to have residential use at the Marine Stadium. And for those of you who remember, I conducted a meeting with the County on the limitations of the Marine Stadium and the County's City ofMiami Page 16 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 intent to move on the reverter should the restrictions of the use be challenged. Currently, I'm in support of Commissioner Pardo's item. We've been working very, closely on the Rickenbacker. The last eight years has been very difficult for the County dealing with the Marine Stadium. We are in favor of one operator. Your predecessors, I worked with them in the issues with the Rickenbacker. What has been happening with the Rickenbacker and the Marine Stadium is similar to Virginia Key. The County will get a request for a permit on a Thursday for an event that's happening on a Saturday and everyone has to rush to figure out how we're going to deal with the traffic. We already have issues with Crandon, with Bill Baggs, and with the general maintenance of the Rickenbacker on the weekends. So, having one operator, one contact. And I want to thank Commissioner Pardo for baking in all the work that we've been doing on the Rickenbacker and the transit plan in terms of moving the vehicles into this RFP. It's really going to make our work with the City of Miami a lot easier. It's also important to focus on the investment to the infrastructure. One of the things that I talked about last time that the Marine Stadium came up is the need for the City to invest in the infrastructure. The lack of infrastructure on that site, same to Virginia Key, creates a lot of chaos for the County in managing the Rickenbacker. One of the examples is you can Uber to the site, but you cannot Uber back because there is not connectivity to the -- to Wi-Fi. So, we have people wandering around the Rickenbacker, phones in the air, trying to find a signal. I'm currently working with the commissioner on an event plan that will help us with that. And there also are a lot of limitations in terms of water and sewer. When a former commissioner on this dais wanted to put temporary housing there, we had to provide a lot of information that I'm happy to provide to all of you regarding the lack of water and sewer infrastructure and the need to add it there in terms of preservation of the site and the proper use of it. So, all that being said, I'm here as your county partner. We're excited to move forward with the restoration of the Marine Stadium. My father was unable to attend because he has another commitment, but he did tell me to remind you all that it is his fourth child and he feels very strongly for it and will be involved in everything Marine Stadium. I finally want to tell you as a native Miamian, I know that growing up here, we were in a minority. We are no longer a minority in Miami -Dade County. As native Miamians, we're very thoughtful that people come here and after 10 years, we consider them Miamians. But the reality is that for those of us who grew up here, going to the handful of historic sites that we have left, they mean a lot to us. So, while I appreciate everyone that mentioned growing up here and Jimmy Buffett and all the things that they saw at the Marine Stadium, those events were great. They're iconic. I attended many there. But for native Miamians, I ask you to consider that while other people return to their homes of origin and they take their children to the places that they went to as children, we only have a handful of places. So, I ask you to consider that when you look towards the future of the Marine Stadium. It is iconic. It will be a beautiful venue. It will be the face of the city of Miami for many years to come. But for those of us who are born and raised here and have no place to return to, it is for us not just nostalgic, but very important. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Is there anyone else that would like to speak on behalf of any of the items here on our agenda? Seeing none, public comment period is now closed. Thank you. City of Miami Page 17 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 AM - APPROVING THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS: AM.1 City Commission - City Commission Meeting - Oct 23, 2025 9:00 AM MOTION TO: Approve RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado ABSENT: Gabela Chair King: Gentlemen, may 1 have a motion to pass the meeting minutes of the following meetings: October 23rd, 2025, November 20th, 2025, and December 11 th, 2025? Commissioner Pardo: So moved. Commissioner Escalona: Move. Chair King: So, I have a motion and a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Item passes. AM.2 City Commission - City Commission Meeting - Nov 20, 2025 9:00 AM MOTION TO: Approve RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado ABSENT: Gabela Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item AM.2, please see Item AM.1. AM.3 City Commission - City Commission Meeting - Dec 11, 2025 9:00 AM MOTION TO: Approve RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado ABSENT: Gabela Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item AM.3, please see Item AM.1. City ofMiami Page 18 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 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 19 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 CA.1 18700 Department of Police CA - CONSENT AGENDA The following item(s) was Adopted on the Consent Agenda MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), ESTABLISHING A NEW SPECIAL REVENUE PROJECT TITLED "FY 2026 SPEEDING AND AGGRESSIVE DRIVING ENFORCEMENT SATURATION PATROL PROJECT," AND ACCEPTING A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ("FDOT"), IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($268,000.00) WITH NO CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") MATCH REQUIRED; APPROPRIATING THE GRANT FUNDS TO THE MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR SPEEDING AND AGGRESSIVE DRIVING DETERRENCE AND INCREASE INSTANCES OF HIGH VISIBILITY AND SATURATION PATROL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, BETWEEN THE CITY AND FDOT; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DESIGNATE THE CHIEF OF POLICE OR DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE ACCEPTANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE GRANT. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0059 This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda. Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item CA.1, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)." CA.2 RESOLUTION 18751 Department of Resilience and Public Works A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), ACCEPTING FOUR (4) RIGHT-OF-WAY DEEDS OF DEDICATION AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED ("DEEDS"), FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDATION OF THE DEEDS IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI- DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RETAIN A COPY OF THE DEEDS. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0060 This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda. END OF CONSENT AGENDA City of Miami Page 20 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 Chair King: Gentlemen, are there any items of the consent agenda that you would like to pull_for discussion, CA.1 or 2? Commissioner Pardo: No. Commissioner Rosado: No. Commissioner Escalona: No. Chair King: I'm going to wait till my colleague returns just to make sure. Commissioner Gabela? No, not at all. Commissioner Gabela: I'm sorry. Chair King: Not at all. We passed the meeting minutes. I didn't think you would have an issue with the meeting minutes. Commissioner Gabela: I'm sorry? Chair King: We passed the meeting minutes -- Commissioner Gabela: Oh. Chair King: -- AM.I, 2, and 3. We're on the consent agenda. Would you like to pull either CA.1 or 2 for discussion? Commissioner Gabela: No. Chair King: Okay. May I have a motion -- Commissioner Rosado: So moved. Chair King: -- for CA.1 and 2? I have a motion. Commissioner Gabela: Second. Chair King: I have a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Motion carries unanimously. City of Miami Page 21 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 PH - PUBLIC HEARINGS PH.1 RESOLUTION 18755 Department of Housing and Community Development A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE D4 COMMERCIAL FA?ADE AND CODE COMPLIANCE PILOT PROGRAM ("PROGRAM") AS SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT "B," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF UNALLOCATED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG") ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, FROM FISCAL YEAR ("FY") 2025-2026, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($317,500.00) FOR THE PROGRAM, 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-26-0061 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Chair King: Gentlemen, of the PH (Public Hearing) items, are there any items that you would like to pull for discussion? Commissioner Pardo: No. Commissioner Escalona: No. Commissioner Rosado: No. Commissioner Gabela: No. Chair King: Okay, may I have a motion -- Commissioner Gabela: Motion. Chair King: -- for PH.1, PH.2 as amended, and PH3? Commissioner Gabela: Motion. Chair King: I have a motion. Commissioner Rosado: Second. Commissioner Escalona: Second. Chair King: I have a second. All in favor? City of Miami Page 22 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Motion passes unanimously. PH.2 RESOLUTION 18814 Commissioners and Mayor A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENTS, EXTENDING THE TIME TO FOR ARK OF THE CITY, INCORPORATED, A FLORIDA NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION, TO COMPLETE THE REHABILITATION AND COMMENCE THE JOB TRAINING PROGRAM AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1302 NORTHWEST 54 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, ("PROPERTY"), AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, FOR SIXTY (60) ADDITIONAL MONTHS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING, AN AMENDMENT TO MODIFY THE ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY AND UPON THE ISSUANCE OF A FINAL CERTIFICATE OF USE AND UPON THE CITY'S WRITTEN DETERMINATION THAT ALL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG") NATIONAL OBJECTIVES AND PROGRAM OBLIGATIONS REQUIRED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT ("HUD") HAVE BEEN SATISFIED, THAT ALL LEGAL REMEDIES INCLUDING THE CITY OF MIAMI'S RIGHT OF REVERSION ON THE PROPERTY BE REMOVED; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS, MODIFICATIONS, AND EXTENSIONS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE, SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0062 MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s) RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S) MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PH.2, please see Item PH.1. City of Miami Page 23 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 PH.3 RESOLUTION 18816 Commissioners and Mayor A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), EXTENDING THE TIME FOR ARK OF THE CITY, INCORPORATED, A FLORIDA NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION, TO COMPLETE THE REHABILITATION AND COMMENCE THE JOB TRAINING PROGRAM AT THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 551 NORTHWEST 71 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, 7142 NORTHWEST 5 COURT, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AND 7148 NORTHWEST 5 COURT, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; FURTHER AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO MODIFY THE ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTIES AND REMOVE THE CITY OF MIAMI'S RIGHT OF REVERSION, AS A LEGAL REMEDY, OF THE PROPERTIES UPON ISSUANCE OF A FINAL CERTIFICATE OF USE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS, MODIFICATIONS, AND EXTENSIONS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE, SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0063 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PH.3, please see Item PH.1. END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS City of Miami Page 24 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 RE.1 18138 Department of Building RE - RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI AND CARTER OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, INC., IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM. MOTION TO: Indefinitely Defer RESULT: INDEFINITELY DEFERRED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.1, please see "Order of the Day." RE.2 RESOLUTION 18819 Office of Capital Improvements A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A PETROLEUM CLEANUP PARTICIPATION PROGRAM ("PCPP") AGREEMENT AND SITE ACCESS AGREEMENT ("SAA"), CONDITIONAL CLOSURE AGREEMENT ("CCA"), AND DECLARATION OF INTERIM RESTRICTIVE COVENANT ("DIRC"), ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ("FDEP") AND ITS SELECTED AGENCY TERM CONTRACTOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF GRANTING ACCESS TO CONDUCT A FDEP FUNDED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND REMEDIATION, ON CITY OF MIAMI OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1390 NORTHWEST 20 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33142 (FOLIO 01-3135-000-0163), IN WHICH THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND REMEDIATION WILL BE CONDUCTED BY A FDEP SELECTED CONTRACTOR AT NO COST TO THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY"), AND RESERVING FOR THE CITY THE RIGHT TO BE INFORMED ABOUT ALL TESTING RESULTS AND REMEDIATION DECISIONS IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT FDEP'S WORK ON THE PROPERTY DOES NOT AFFECT NORMAL FACILITY OPERATIONS. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0064 City of Miami Page 25 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Chair King: Gentlemen, from the resolutions, RE.1 being indefinitely deferred, do you have any items that you would like to pull for discussion from the RE (Resolution) items? Commissioner Gabela: RE.12. Chair King: RE.12. Commissioner Gabela: And I imagine a lot of you want to pull RE.18. Chair King: RE.18. Commissioner Pardo: I have none. Commissioner Rosado: RE.3. Chair King: RE.3. Commissioner Escalona? Commissioner Escalona: None. Chair King: Okay. So, may I have a motion to pass RE.2, RE.4 as amended, and our clerk will have a statement. RE.5 as amended, and our clerk will also have a statement for that one. RE.6, 7, 8, 9, 10 as amended, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16 as amended, and 17. Commissioner Pardo: So moved. Chair King: I have a motion. Commissioner Escalona: Second. Commissioner Rosado: Second. Chair King: I have a second. All in favor? Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): Chair, my apologies, briefly befbre the vote. For RE.4, RE.4 will be amended pursuant to a substitution memo dated February 11 th, 2026. RE.5 will be amended pursuant to two substitution memos, both dated February 9th, 2026. And to add the following resolution number in the body of the legislation, R- 26-0056. RE.10 will be amended pursuant to a substitution memo dated February, 9th, 2026. And RE.16 will be amended pursuant to a substitution memo dated February 10th, 2026. Thank you, Chair. Chair King: Thank you. I have a motion and a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Motion carries. Commissioner Rosado: Madam Chair, could I take a moment of personal privilege? I just want to congratulate my colleague, Commissioner Pardo, on his work on the City of Miami Page 26 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 Marine Stadium item. I think this was very well thought through. The outpouring of support for this has been really impressive. It's a facility 1 think a lot of us love, and the idea that it will be restored and brought back to life is something I think we should all be very excited about. Commissioner Pardo: Thank you. Commissioner Rosado: Thank you. Chair King: I believe that's why we all sponsored -- cosponsored. Commissioner Pardo: And thank you all for cosponsoring and supporting this. Thank you. And I really want to thank the administration who worked very, very hard, the mayor who really lent a lot of help, support, especially in the -- in the final hours to help push all of this get through. Thank you, all. Mayor Higgins: Madam Chair, if I just might say, I want to thank the City Attorney for revising the items last night. The reason this was able to pass on consent is because the item was fixed properly back in the offices rather than here on the dais. But Mr. City Attorney, please, on these items where we could potentially be committing over $100 million unintentionally, have another set of eyes, because both of the items, as they were originally drafted, were incorrect, and the ones we passed today, we should be proud of because we are advancing Miami Marine Stadium in a fiscally responsible way with a great plan. And the two items that were on the agenda that were substituted last night were neither fiscally responsible nor legally correct. So, please, next time we do these things, give them a little check over and then we won't have to work so late at night. Thank you. Commissioner Pardo: I also wanted to thank you, George, and the work that your team did was really helpful. City of Miami Page 27 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 RE.3 18403 Office of the City Attorney RESOLUTION 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: Adopt RESULT: FAILED MOVER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: Gabela, Escalona NAYS: King, Pardo, Rosado Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item RE.3, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)." Chair King: Okay. Commissioner Rosado, you pulled F -- RE.3? Commissioner Rosado: I do, Madam Chair. I've got a number of concerns about this item. I know it's been deferred several times, and I've received a series of questions from residents, and I wonder if Mr. Attorney could take us through this item. I mean, this is a really large payout. George Wysong (City Attorney): I will have the assistant city attorney that's handling the case. And remember, this is a case in litigation. So, we're going to be a little bit guarded in our comments because if this settlement is not approved, we end up in trial and we don't want any statements to be deemed policy statements by the City Commission. So, please tread carefully. Stephanie Panoff: Good morning. Commissioner Rosado: Good morning. Yes, could you walk us through the item? City of Miami Page 28 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 Ms. Panoff• Correct. Okay, this is a settlement for a total sum of $400,000. It's inclusive of all attorney's fees that could be awarded as a result of any sort of liability against the City in this case. Further, it is an agreement to permit to reimburse the plaintiff the vacation and sick time that she utilized in a one-year period that she claims was due to her emotional distress during this time. Those reimbursements, however, are subject to the caps under the collective bargaining agreement for the FOP (Fraternal Order of Police). In addition, she gets to retire at the rank of major in title. And at that time, subject also to the caps, she can bank out her compensatory, sick, and vacation time at the major rate of pay. Commissioner Rosado: What are the allegations? Ms. Panoff. The allegations Jrothis case are retaliation under the Whistleblower Act, retaliation under Title VII, which is the Civil Rights Act of 1964, race discrimination under Title VII, as well as sex discrimination under Title VII Chair King: If may, Commissioner Rosado, and in the interest of time and fairness, I believe we were all briefed on the specifics of this, and I don't think it's fair for us to go through this on the dais. Were you not briefed on this? Commissioner Rosado: I do, but I've received a number of questions about this. This item has been on -- Chair King: Okay, so should we defer -- Commissioner Rosado: -- multiple agendas. Chair King: -- this item so you can further get more clarity on this? Commissioner Rosado: I think this is a really serious matter, and I'd like to -- Chair King: Yes, it absolutely is. Commissioner Rosado: -- request -- Chair King: It absolutely is, but the questions that you are asking are questions that should be asked during your briefing. Commissioner Rosado: I'd like to request an executive session of the entire commission and defer this item to the next commission meeting, so we can make a determination at that point. Ms. Panoff.1 will inform the Commission that the court is asking for a status update as of tomorrow. The court has been patient, did grant us additional time for today's deferment. I don't know if the court is going to grant additional time or not, if there is another deferment, even if it's only for a two -week period, but certainly I can request one. Commissioner Rosado: Yes, go ahead. Chair King: So, again, I believe, you know, I'm the only attorney sitting up here. I don't know everything. I'm just an attorney. But I believe that if we don't come to a resolution, you would either have to prepare to go to trial, and then at any time during that period, if we agree to a settlement or not, the court will accept that. Is that not how it works? If we don't -- Ms. Panoff. I -- City of Miami Page 29 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 Chair King: -- if we don't settle, if we don't agree to the settlement today, will the court say move forward with trial? Ms. Panoff: Yes. Commissioner Escalona: Can we just call the question? Commissioner Rosado: Well, I have a question for Morales, if he would step up to the podium. So, my understanding -- Chair King: Hold up. Commissioner Rosado, through the chair. Commissioner Rosado: Yes. Chair King: Good morning, Chief. Manuel Morales: Good morning, everyone. Manny Morales, Chief of Police, 400 Northwest 2nd Avenue. Madam Chair, Madam Mayor, Commissioners. Commissioner Rosado: So, my understanding is you actually would like for this to go to court. Mr. Morales: That's right, Commissioner. I know that I'm not named specifically as the defendant on the case. The City always takes the burden. But listen, I've been here 32 years with the Miami Police Department and five years almost as your chief And it takes making hard decisions. And this case was certainly one of those, right? But for those 32 years that I've been here, I've always guided myself by the principles that rules matter, that behavior matters, that professional decorum matters. And to have something like this pass and move on and make a settlement sends the entire Miami Police Department a message that those things do not matter as long as you're willing to get an attorney. She heard him here today, this morning, obviously, he stands to gain a substantial amount from that settlement, right? But it is about the men and women of the Miami Police Department who come every day and do what's right, and are expected to do what's right. So, I would love to see this go to trial. Chair King: Thank you. Commissioner Gabela? Commissioner Gabela: Okay, so the problem we're facing here is that 1 understand what the chief is saying. I respect what you're saying. I do. Mr. Morales: Thank you, sir. Commissioner Gabela: Problem is, you know, we have a fiduciaiy duty in my view. You know. I have one with my taxpayers, my residents. I represent 20 percent of the city, one fifth of, you know, the city of Miami. And the problem with this is that this goes to court., and for any reason, Chief and I'm not doubting you at all, but for any reason, you know, we get into a situation that we lose, this thing is going to turn into a million dollars, a million plus, okay? And I, for one, want to stop the lawsuits that have been going on in the past and the bleeding of the city coffers, you know, and this is part of it. If today I vote for going forward, it's nothing against you. It's nothing against your department. I understand what you said. It's a business decision at the end of the day. It's a business decision at the end of the day, whether we want to expose ourselves to one point something mill, you know, if we should lose this, you know, and should we gamble or not? For me, that's what it is, but I yield to my colleagues and whatever you guys want to do. Chair King: Commissioner Escalona? City of Miami Page 30 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 Commissioner Escalona: I'd like to call the question. Chair King: So, I believe Commissioner Rosado -- Commissioner Rosado: Yes. Chair King: -- would like to defer it and have an executive session. Commissioner Rosado: I would. If nothing -- Chair King: Do I have a motion? Commissioner Rosado: Yes, I'd like to move to call an executive session, defer this item. I think if nothing has been done wrong, I think taking it to court should be perfectly sufficient. Chair King: So, I have a motion. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): And my apologies, to what date, sir? Chair King: What date? Commissioner Rosado: To the next -- to the March meeting. Mr. Hannon: March 12th, understood. Chair King: Okay, I have a motion. Do I have a second? I see the city attorney wants to weigh in. Ms. Panoff.• I'm not sure we can have an executive session and have a vote March 12th. So, I just want to make sure we have sufficient time to have the session and have the vote. Commissioner Rosado: I think -- I think we're saying the same thing. That's why I didn 't move it to the next meeting because I'm not sure we'd have enough time by then. Chair King: So, she's saying that she doesn't think March 12th is enough time. Ms. Panoff I've been told March 12th is fine. Chair King: Okay. I have a motion. Do I have a second? Seeing none, motion fails for lack of second. Commissioner Gabela: Call the question like the gentleman said. Chair King: So, Commissioner Escalona, do I have a motion to approve the settlement? Commissioner Escalona: Move. Commissioner Gabela: Second. Chair King: I have a motion. Do I have a --? Commissioner Gabela: Second. City of Miami Page 31 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 Chair King: I have a motion and a second. Mr. Hannon: To approve or deny? My apologies. Commissioner Gabela: To approve. Chair King: To approve. Mr. Hannon: Understood. Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor? Commissioner Gabela: Aye. Commissioner Escalona: Aye. Chair King.: No. Commissioner Rosado: No. Commissioner Pardo: I'm really torn on this, obviously. I'm going to go no. Chair King: Motion jails. Mr. Hannon: Motion jails, 2-3. Chair King: RE.12 was pulled. Commissioner Gabela? Commissioner Gabela: Yeah. I -- Mr. Hannon: So, my apologies, Chair. RE.3 is still in play. It's just that the motion -- Mr. Wysong: No, the Commission -- Chair King: We didn't approve the settlement. Mr. Wysong: -- rejected the settlement proposal, so we're going to trial. Mr. Hannon: Okay, so it was three no's to two yes. Oh, my apologies. Thank you for the clarification. I apologize. City of Miami Page 32 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 RE.4 RESOLUTION 18856 Commissioners and Mayor A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-86(C)(6)B OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, ("CITY CODE"), APPROVING THE CITY MANAGER'S AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 1926386, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A," TO GLOBAL SPECTRUM L.P. D/B/AOVG360 ("CONTRACTOR") FOR (I) THE MANAGEMENT OF THE MIAMI MARINE STADIUM, VIRGINIA KEY CENTER, AND FLEX PARK FOR A FIVE (5) YEAR TERM AT TWELVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($12,500.00) PER MONTH PLUS SEVEN PERCENT (7%) OF GROSS REVENUES, INCLUDING FOOD AND BEVERAGE AND SPONSORSHIP REVENUE, (II) CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE MIAMI MARINE STADIUM FIFTEEN THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($15,000.00) PER MONTH, PLUS REIMBURSEMENT FOR PRE -APPROVED OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES, AND (III) A LONG-TERM MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF MIAMI MARINE STADIUM AND FLEX PARK FOR AN INITIAL TERM OF TEN (10) YEARS WITH UP TO THREE (3) ADDITIONAL TEN (10) YEAR RENEWAL TERMS AT AN ANNUAL BASE MANAGEMENT FEE OF FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($400,000.00) WITH CPI ADJUSTMENTS COMMENCING IN YEAR FOUR (4) AFTER STADIUM OPENING, PLUS INCENTIVE FEES EQUAL TO SEVEN PERCENT (7%) OF GROSS EVENT REVENUE AND FOOD AND BEVERAGE SALES, AND FIFTEEN PERCENT (15%) COMMISSION ON GROSS SPONSORSHIP AND PREMIUM SEATING REVENUES ("BUSINESS TERMS"), SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND BUDGETARY APPROVAL AT THE TIME OF NEED; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A FIVE (5) YEAR MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT AND EXPERT CONSULTANT AGREEMENT, BOTH IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITH CONTRACTOR FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED SERVICES CONSISTENT WITH THE BUSINESS TERMS, PROVIDED HOWEVER, THAT EXECUTION OF A LONG-TERM MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT EXCEEDING FIVE (5) YEARS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY A MAJORITY OF THE ELECTORATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 3(F)(III) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CHARTER"), AND FURTHER SUBJECT TO CITY COMMISSION APPROVAL OF THE FINAL AGREEMENT; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, AND EXTENSIONS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AND SUBJECT TO ALL ALLOCATIONS, APPROPRIATIONS, AND PRIOR BUDGETARY APPROVALS, AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE, INCLUDING, THE CITY OF MIAMI'S PROCUREMENT ORDINANCE, ANTI -DEFICIENCY ACT, AND FINANCIAL INTEGRITY PRINCIPLES, ALL AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY CODE, AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS, AS MAY BE DEEMED NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0055 City of Miami Page 33 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s) RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S) MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item RE.4, please see "Order of the Day," "Public Comments for All Item(s)," and Item RE.2. RE.5 RESOLUTION 18855 Commissioners and Mayor A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING, SETTING FORTH AND SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE FOR THEIR APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL THE FOLLOWING REFERENDUM BALLOT QUESTION: "SHALL THE CITY ENTER INTO A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH GLOBAL SPECTRUM L.P. TO ACTIVATE AND MANAGE EVENTS AT THE HISTORIC MIAMI MARINE STADIUM AND FLEX PARK, 3501 RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY, MIAMI, FL 33149, AS FOLLOWS: CITY RECEIVES 93% OF GROSS SALES OF ALL EVENTS AFTER DEDUCTING A $33,333 MONTHLY MANAGEMENT FEE, CITY RECEIVES 85% OF SPONSORSHIP REVENUES, 40 YEAR TERM, GLOBAL SPECTRUM TO PAY THE CITY UP TO $10,000,000 TOWARDS THE RESTORATION OF HISTORIC MARINE STADIUM?"; CALLING FOR A REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION AND PROVIDING THAT THE BALLOT QUESTION WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AT THE REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD CONCURRENTLY WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 18, 2026; DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING THE CITY CLERK AS THE OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO THE USE OF VOTER REGISTRATION BOOKS AND RECORDS; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE HEREIN RESOLUTION TO BE DELIVERED TO THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, NOT LESS THAN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF SUCH ELECTION; PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS RESOLUTION. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0056 MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s) RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S) MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item RE.5, please see "Order of the Day," "Public Comments for All Item(s)," and Item RE.2. City of Miami Page 34 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 RE.6 RESOLUTION 18847 Commissioners and Mayor A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), REALLOCATING FUNDS, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FOUR MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($4,550,000.00) ("FUNDS") FROM CERTAIN PROJECT(S) IN THE CITY OF MIAMI'S ("CITY") FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 MULTI -YEAR CAPITAL PLAN ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R-25- 0412 ("CAPITAL PLAN"), AND RE -APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE CAPITAL PROJECTS, ALL AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; THE USE, ALLOCATION, AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IDENTIFIED 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 AND BOND COUNSEL APPROVAL; FURTHER APPROVING 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 ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS AS NECESSARY AND APPLICABLE, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING CERTAIN NECESSARY ACTIONS BY THE CITY MANAGER AND DESIGNATED CITY DEPARTMENTS IN ORDER TO UPDATE THE CAPITAL PLAN, RELEVANT FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, FOR PROJECT CLOSE-OUTS, AND FOR GRANTS AND OTHER FUNDING SOURCES IN PROGRESS IN CONNECTION HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0065 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.6, please see Item RE.2. City of Miami Page 35 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 RE.7 RESOLUTION 18849 Commissioners and Mayor A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EVALUATE THE CALLE OCHO CORRIDOR AND TO WORK IN COORDINATION WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY, CITY CLERK, AND THE DISTRICT 3 CITY COMMISSIONER TO INITIATE THE PROCESS TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS THE CALLE OCHO BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ("CALLE OCHO BID"), FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING PUBLIC SAFETY, CLEANLINESS, ECONOMIC VITALITY, AND REINVESTMENT IN THE CALLE OCHO CORRIDOR, FURTHER ESTABLISHING THAT THE CALLE OCHO BID WILL BE STRUCTURED TO LEVY AND COLLECT A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN CHAPTER 170, FLORIDA STATUTES, WITH ALL FUNDS GENERATED TO BE REINVESTED WITHIN THE DISTRICT FOR SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS THAT DIRECTLY BENEFIT THE ASSESSED PROPERTIES; PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF RECITALS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0066 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE. 7, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)" and Item RE.2. RE.8 RESOLUTION 18851 Commissioners and Mayor A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION WAIVING THE PRIVATE PROPERTY LIMITATION FOR SPECIAL EVENTS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 52/ARTICLE I/SECTION 2 OF THE CODE OF CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED, "SPECIAL EVENTS/SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT/SPECIAL EVENTS IN GENERAL; DURATION AND LIMITATIONS; CITY COMMISSION WAIVER" FOR THE DOLCE & GABBANA EXHIBITION BEING HELD AT THE INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART LOCATED AT 23 NORTHEAST 41 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA FROM MARCH 5, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 14, 2026. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0067 City of Miami Page 36 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 RE.9 18852 Department of Police MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.8, please see Item RE.2. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDING, IN THE EVENT OF AN AWARD, FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ("FEMA") IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE MILLION THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($5,327,169.00) (GRANT FUNDS"), WITH NO MATCHING FUNDS REQUIRED, TO PROCURE AN UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM ("UAS") DETECTION SYSTEM WITH ACCESSORIES AND A TWO -WEEK TRAINING COURSE FOR IMPLEMENTING COUNTER-UAS ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI'S JURISDICTION, INCLUDING FOR THE TWENTY- EIGHT (28) DAY FAN FEST AT BAYFRONT PARK AND SURROUNDING SOFT -TARGET AREAS DURING THE NON - STADIUM FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION ("FIFA") WORLD CUP VENUES ("PURPOSE"); FURTHER, UPON THE EVENT OF THE AWARD OF THE GRANT FUNDS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL REVENUE ACCOUNT, TITLED "FIFA WORLD CUP GRANT PROGRAM," APPROPRIATING AND ALLOCATING THE GRANT FUNDS TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR SAID PURPOSE; 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 FUNDS AND ACCEPTANCE THEREOF; 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 GRANT FUNDS AND COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF THE AWARD AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF RECITALS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0057 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.9, please see Item RE.2. City of Miami Page 37 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 RE.10 18870 Department of Building RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-111 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ORACLE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AS FURTHER SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED ("SERVICES") FROM MYTHICS, LLC (FORMERLY MYTHICS, INCORPORATED) ("CONTRACTOR") UTILIZING CONTRACT NO. 180233 ("PUBLIC AGENCY CONTRACT") SECURED BY MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA ("PUBLIC AGENCY") PURSUANT TO A COMPETITIVE PROCESS IN COMPLIANCE WITH CITY LAWS, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES, AVAILABLE THROUGH OMNIA PARTNERS; ALLOCATING FUNDING FROM VARIOUS SOURCES WITHIN THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT'S ENTERPRISE PERMITTING CAPITAL BUDGET, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND BUDGETARY APPROVAL AT THE TIME OF NEED; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 24, 2022, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITH CONTRACTOR FOR THE SERVICES IN AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF THIRTEEN MILLION ONE HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE DOLLARS AND THIRTY-ONE CENTS ($13,102,431.31), AS A ONE-TIME PURCHASE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING RENEWALS, EXTENSIONS, OR AMENDMENTS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, SUBJECT TO ALLOCATIONS, APPROPRIATIONS, PRIOR BUDGETARY APPROVAL, AND COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE, INCLUDING, THE CITY OF MIAMI'S PROCUREMENT ORDINANCE, ANTI -DEFICIENCY ACT, AND FINANCIAL INTEGRITY PRINCIPLES, ALL AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY CODE, AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS, AS MAY BE NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-113 OF THE CITY CODE, FURTHER AUTHORIZING ACCESS TO COMPETITIVELY SOLICITED AND AWARDED CONTRACTS AVAILABLE THROUGH COOPERATIVE PURCHASING ENTITY OMNIA PARTNERS, PUBLIC SECTOR, INCORPORATED ("OMNIA PARTNERS"), SUBJECT TO ANY AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, EXTENSIONS, NEW AND REPLACEMENT CONTRACTS BY OMNIA PARTNERS, TO BE UTILIZED CITYWIDE ON AN AS -NEEDED CONTRACTUAL BASIS, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND BUDGETARY APPROVAL AT THE TIME OF NEED; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0068 City of Miami Page 38 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 RE.11 18871 Commissioners and Mayor MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s) RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S) MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item RE.10, please see "Order of the Day" and Item RE.2. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), ALLOCATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM THE DISTRICT 3 COMMISSIONER'S SHARE OF THE FUNDS APPORTIONED BETWEEN THE FIVE (5) COMMISSION DISTRICTS PURSUANT TO THE ANTI -POVERTY INITIATIVE FORMULA FOR THE COMMISSIONER OF EACH DISTRICT IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION SEVENTY-SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED ONE AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($1,076,301.00) FOR THE DISTRICT SPONSORED "DISTRICT 3 SENIOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ("PROGRAM"), AS SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; 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, AS AMENDED, 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, PROJECTS CLOSE-OUTS, ACCOUNTING ENTRIES, AND COMPUTER SYSTEM IN CONNECTION HEREWITH. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0069 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.11, please see Item RE.2. City of Miami Page 39 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 RE.12 18872 Commissioners and Mayor RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO DEVELOP A VISION ZERO POLICY ("POLICY") TO ASSIST THE CITY OF MIAMI TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF ELIMINATING CRASHES THAT RESULT IN FATALITIES OR SEVERE INJURIES, WHILE IMPROVING MOBILITY, AND PRESENT THE POLICY TO THE CITY COMMISSION TO REVIEW FOR ADOPTION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0070 MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s) RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S) MOVER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item RE.12, please see "Order of the Day" and "Public Comments for All Item(s)." Chair King: Commissioner Gabela? Commissioner Gabela: Okay, so we're here on the --1'm sorry, what is it again? RE (Resolution) --? Chair King: 12. Commissioner Gabela: RE.12, RE.12. So, I don't have a problem with this, you know, for the safety reasons, you know, et cetera, et cetera. I do have a problem if this policy is installed and it's going to slow up the traffic situation, the bad traffic situation that we already have in the city of Miami. That's my concern. Okay, that's my concern. You know, I understand it's a safety thing, but we got to, you know, be careful here, we don't get into a situation where this is going to create a problem with the already problematic traffic situation that we have here in the city. I just -- I want to put it on the record. Mayor Higgins: Madam Chair? Chair King: Yes, ma'am? Mayor Higgins: If I might, just, Mr. Manager, as you go forward with this item, should it be approved, Miami -Dade County was required by the federal government to draft a Vision Zero plan, so that exists. So, you know, Juvenal, you should have an easy time mooching off that data, and I know you contributed to that effbrt. The federal government has grant money called Safe Streets for All, which looks at high - crash intersections to look at how we can stop car crashes. Sometimes it involves pedestrian, but more often than not, actually vehicles by redesigning the physicality of the intersection. So, it's not necessarily designed to stop traffic. It's designed to really say, these are the intersections where people are getting killed. Could be as a pedestrian, could he in a car. There are 100 high -crash sites in the county; 50 of them are on state roads, so they're out of local control. But 19 of those in the county plan were in the city of Miami. And then when I chaired the Transportation Committee at the county, we have received funding to improve nine of those. Let me see if I -- no, seven are funded. Six of those are with the Safe Streets for All grant, which the federal government is moving to the All funding grant agreement. And City of Miami Page 40 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 RE.13 18875 Commissioners and Mayor then one is from FDOT's (Florida Department of Transportation) Highway Safety Improvement Fund, but there's definitely others that are not funded. So, 1 think we should have -- it shouldn't be too difficult a task for you to do this because a lot of the data is there, so 1 think I've asked to cosponsor this item, but it's a good safety project for drivers and for pedestrians. Thank you. And we have money for half of the ones in the city already ready. Chair King: Mr. Manager? James Reyes (City Manager): Madam Chair, if I may. We -- the administration would like to request 90 days in lieu of the 30 in the item, so we briefed all the commissioners on that. Commissioner Gabela: Yes, you have. And I was satisfied with the briefing. I just wanted to make light -- I just want to make sure that it's on the record that we don't go the other way. So, I'm satisfied. Chair King: Okay. And do we need to make an amendment for the 90 days? Commissioner Rosado: And I accept the amendment. That's very reasonable. Chair King: Okay. So, may I have a motion to pass RE.12 -- Commissioner Escalona: Move. Chair King: -- as amended for 90 days? I have a motion. Commissioner Rosado: Second. Commissioner Gabela: Second. Chair King: I have a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Item passes. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO CREATE A PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE WEB PORTAL ON THE CITY OF MIAMI'S ("CITY") WEBSITE THAT ALLOWS THE PUBLIC TO SEARCH AND VIEW CITY EMPLOYEE SALARY INFORMATION; FURTHER DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO WORK WITH THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY, DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT A USER-FRIENDLY, SEARCHABLE PORTAL THAT COMPLIES WITH APPLICABLE PUBLIC RECORDS LAWS AND PRIVACY PROTECTIONS; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO REPORT ITS PROGRESS TO THE CITY COMMISSION WITHIN 60 DAYS. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0071 City of Miami Page 41 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 RE.14 18876 Commissioners and Mayor MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.I3, please see Item RE.2. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO INITIATE THE PROCESS OF EVALUATING AND IMPLEMENTING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE -ASSISTED TOOLS FOR ZONING VERIFICATION LETTERS AND THE PRESCREENING OF ZONING APPLICATIONS IN ORDER TO EXPEDITE REVIEW TIMES AND ADDRESS THE CITY'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND HOUSING AFFORDABILITY CRISIS; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO PROVIDE THE CITY COMMISSION WITH A REPORT ON HIS EVALUATION AND FINDINGS WITHIN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) DAYS OF ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0072 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item RE.14, please see "Order of the Day" and Item RE.2. City of Miami Page 42 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 RE.15 18882 Commissioners and Mayor RE.16 18883 Commissioners and Mayor RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENTS, REALLOCATING FUNDS, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($550,000.00) ("FUNDS") FROM CERTAIN PROJECT(S) IN THE CITY OF MIAMI'S ("CITY") FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 MULTI- YEAR CAPITAL PLAN ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R-25-0412 ("CAPITAL PLAN"), AND RE -APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE CAPITAL PROJECTS, ALL AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; THE USE, ALLOCATION, AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IDENTIFIED 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 AND BOND COUNSEL APPROVAL; FURTHER APPROVING 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 ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS AS NECESSARY AND APPLICABLE, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING CERTAIN NECESSARY ACTIONS BY THE CITY MANAGER AND DESIGNATED CITY DEPARTMENTS IN ORDER TO UPDATE THE CAPITAL PLAN, RELEVANT FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, FOR PROJECT CLOSE-OUTS, AND FOR GRANTS AND OTHER FUNDING SOURCES IN PROGRESS IN CONNECTION HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0073 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.15, please see Item RE.2. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE AMENDED BUDGET OF THE BAYFRONT PARK MANAGEMENT TRUST, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A," IN THE AMOUNT OF THIRTY-ONE MILLION, FORTY-ONE THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($31,041,752.00) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2025, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0074 City of Miami Page 43 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 RE.17 18884 Commissioners and Mayor MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s) RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S) MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.16, please see Item RE.2. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), REALLOCATING FUNDS, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) ("FUNDS") FROM CERTAIN PROJECT(S) IN THE CITY OF MIAMI'S ("CITY") FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 MULTI -YEAR CAPITAL PLAN ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R-25-0412 ("CAPITAL PLAN"), AND RE - APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE CAPITAL PROJECTS, ALL AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; THE USE, ALLOCATION, AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IDENTIFIED 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 AND BOND COUNSEL APPROVAL; FURTHER APPROVING 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 ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS AS NECESSARY AND APPLICABLE, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING CERTAIN NECESSARY ACTIONS BY THE CITY MANAGER AND DESIGNATED CITY DEPARTMENTS IN ORDER TO UPDATE THE CAPITAL PLAN, RELEVANT FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, FOR PROJECT CLOSE-OUTS, AND FOR GRANTS AND OTHER FUNDING SOURCES IN PROGRESS IN CONNECTION HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0075 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.17, please see Item RE.2. City of Miami Page 44 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 RE.18 18887 Commissioners and Mayor RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EVALUATE THE UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR CERTAIN CITY -OWNED PROPERTIES, SPECIFICALLY THE CITY -OWNED GSA LOT LOCATED AT 1970 NORTHWEST 13 AVENUE & 1950 NORTHWEST 12 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, FOLIO NOS. 01- 3135-000-0163 & 01-3135-0010-010; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PLACE A DISCUSSION ITEM ON AN AVAILABLE CITY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION, AND SUBMIT A WRITTEN REPORT REGARDING SAID UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS, CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 18-119 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0076 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item RE.18, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s). " Chair King: And RE.18, Commissioner Gabela? Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, I pulled it. So, this is the big one that I've been trying to move since I got here. And it pretty much is going to affect all of us, because this is where we hold our motor pool, the trash operation, public works, we have a lot of assets there. But, you know, it was good for a time, an era in the city of Miami 20, 30, 40 years ago where the dirt was cheap and we're not in the situation that we are in now. I feel that we're in a situation now that that -- those acres are being very inefficiently, in my view, you know, used. And I think we can do better. By developing that, those acres, you know, we're going collect property taxes where we were not before, so it's going to be a positive for the city in that way. The people that I have sat down with, and there have been probably four or five different entities, okay, have -- we've always asked that the motor pool, all of our operations basically have to be taken care of you know. And then the big one has been the trash situation, you know, the trucks and the nature of that business and the, you know, because what that's about. But at the end of the day, okay, I want to break the inertia. I want momentum. I want to get this going, you know, and that's what this is about. And all of us are going to benefit because not only I'm negotiating to get a new GSA (General Services Administration) building that includes motor pool that we will have new equipment for our mechanics, and you know, and parking and all these other things, but there's a lot of stuff that -- there's other stuff that the benefits that come along with, like affordable housing, you know. On the other side, on the east side, there's other capacity from 1,500 to 2,500 market rate affordable and low income, you know, so it's the whole gamut of what we need in the City of Miami workforce. And I think this is going to be a plus for all of us. And I would urge my colleagues to vote with me to get the process started. Thank you. Chair King: May I have a motion? City of Miami Page 45 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 Commissioner Escalona: Move. Commissioner Gabela: Motion. Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Motion carries unanimously. Commissioner Gabela: Thank you. END OF RESOLUTIONS City of Miami Page 46 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 SR - SECOND READING ORDINANCES SR.1 ORDINANCE Second Reading 18693 Commissioners and Mayor AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 55/ SECTION 55-10 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS/BUILDING PERMITS; ISSUANCE; RESTRICTIONS; EXCEPTIONS," TO EXEMPT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CARPORT, COVERED ENTRY, DRIVEWAY, PATIO, OR POOL FROM CHAPTER 55-10 REQUIREMENTS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: 14441 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item SR.1, please see "Order of the Day." Chair King: Mr. City Attorney, would you please read the title of the ordinances in our second readings? George Wysong (City Attorney): Second reading. Yes, Madam Chair. Second Reading 1, second reading ordinance. 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: That concludes the second reading ordinances. Chair King: Gentlemen, would you like to pull any of the second reading items for discussion? Commissioner Gabela: No, I'm good. Commissioner Escalona: No. Commissioner Pardo: No. Chair King: May I have a motion for SR. 1 -- Commissioner Gabela: Motion. City of Miami Page 47 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 Chair King: -- 2, and 3? I have a motion. Commissioner Escalona: Move -- second. Chair King: I have a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Items passes unanimously. SR.2 ORDINANCE Second Reading 18548 Commissioners and Mayor 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, ENERGY - EFFICIENT APPLIANCES, LOW -FLOW TOILETS, INSULATION, PERMEABLE PAVEMENT, 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. ENACTMENT NUMBER: 14442 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item SR.2, please see "Order of the Day" and Item SR.1. SR.3 ORDINANCE Second Reading 18442 Commissioners and Mayor AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 10/ARTICLE VI/SECTION 10-101, TITLED "BUILDINGS / UNSAFE STRUCTURES / UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND UNSAFE STRUCTURES PANEL," MORE PARTICULARLY BY AMENDING SECTION 10-101(M), TITLED "POST -HEARING EXTENSION OF TIME; AMNESTY PROGRAM," TO CONVERT THE EXISTING COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AMNESTY PILOT PROGRAM TO A PERMANENT PROGRAM; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: 14443 City of Miami Page 48 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item SR.3, please see Item SR.1. END OF SECOND READING ORDINANCES City. of Miami Page 49 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 FR - FIRST READING ORDINANCES FR.1 ORDINANCE First Reading 18825 Commissioners and Mayor AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE II, SECTION 2-32 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "ADMINISTRATION/MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION/TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING," TO REMOVE PROVISIONS SPECIFYING THE TIME OF HEARINGS FOR CERTAIN ORDINANCES INVOLVING ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS OF TEN (10) CONTIGUOUS ACRES OR MORE OR CHANGES TO PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL, OR PROHIBITED USES WITHIN A ZONING CATEGORY, THEREBY DEFERRING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 166.041(3)(C)(2), FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. rMOTION TO: Pass on First Reading RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Chair King: Mr. City Attorney, would you please read the first reading ordinances title for the record? George Wysong (City Attorney): Yes, Madam Chair. First Reading Ordinance 1, FR.1. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: FR.2. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: FR.3. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: FR.4, first reading ordinance. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: FR.5 has been deferred. Thank you, Madam Chair. Chair King: Gentlemen, are there any items on the first reading items that you would like to pull for discussion? Commissioner Gabela: Four. Commissioner Escalona: Four. City of Miami Page 50 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 Chair King: Four, four. Anything else? Anyone else? Okay. May I have a motion to pass FR.1, FR.2, FR.3? Commissioner Escalona: Move. Commissioner Gabela: Second. Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Motion carries. FR.2 ORDINANCE First Reading 18829 Commissioners and Mayor 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 38-41, TITLED "NAMING OF FACILITIES AT ELIZABETH VIRRICK PARK"; MORE SPECIFICALLY, NAMING THE AQUATIC FACILITY AT ELIZABETH VIRRICK PARKAS THE "VERNEKA STURRUP SILVA AQUATIC FACILITY"; 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: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item FR.2, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)" and Item FR.1. City of Miami Page 51 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 FR.3 ORDINANCE First Reading 18824 Commissioners and Mayor AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 2/ARTICLE XI/DIVISION 6 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "ADMINISTRATION/BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS/RESERVED," MORE SPECIFICALLY BY AMENDING SECTION 2-1011 THROUGH 2-2018 OF THE CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH THE "EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD" ("BOARD"), STATING THE BOARD'S PURPOSE, POWERS, DUTIES, COMPOSITION, APPOINTMENT QUALIFICATIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP; PROVIDING FOR OFFICERS, RULES OF PROCEDURE, MEETINGS, QUORUM, LEGAL AND STAFF SUPPORT, ASSIGNMENT OF PERSONNEL, WAIVERS, OTHER NECESSARY PROVISIONS, AND PUBLIC NOTICE; 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: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item FR.3, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)" and Item FR.1. FR.4 ORDINANCE First Reading 18868 Commissioners and Mayor AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 2/ARTICLE II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "ADMINISTRATION/MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION," BY AMENDING SECTION 2-33 OF THE CITY CODE, TITLED "ORDER OF BUSINESS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE," TO AMEND THE TIME IN WHICH AN ELECTED OFFICIAL MAY PLACE AN ITEM ON THE CITY COMMISSION AGENDA FROM NOON SEVEN BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING TO NOON ELEVEN BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING; 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, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item FR.4, please see Item FR.1. Chair King: Discussion for FR.4. I believe, Commissioner Gabela, you -- City of Miami Page 52 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, look, I'm going to be voting no for this. After, you know, careful review, 1 think it's enough time that we have already, the 10 days, that's going to kind of hamper us. 1 did say, yeah, 1 was going to do it, George. 1 apologize for that. You know, but on careful review, it's not --1 don't think it's to our best interest. Let me put it that way. So, I'll just leave it at that. That's my vote. Commissioner Escalona: Question, right now, the deadline is Tuesday at 5 p.m., right? George Wysong (City Attorney): Correct. Commissioner Escalona: What if we make it Sunday? I think that's -- we meet in the middle. Mr. Wysong: Yeah, I won't -- I won't deny any additional time that you're willing to give, so that would be beneficial, certainly. Friday? Chair King: Commissioner Rosado? Commissioner Rosado: I can support the modified suggestion. I actually was going to ask a question about substitution memos. I -- we receive so much information so late in the game, that actually is more concerning to me because sometimes it's substantive information. If it's a scriveners error, that's fine, but if we're receiving like revised deal terms and things like that, we need more time to process the information. Mr. Wysong: Yeah, I mean, built in the code, if you are willing to wield it, you have the five-day rule, which says that if you receive something at the last minute and you're uncomfortable, you can invoke the five-day rule, which says it doesn't get heard this meeting, it moves to the next meeting. But the whole point of this ordinance is to prevent -- to try and make the proposed legislation as good or better, as hest as it can he, so we don't have substitution memos. And so that's how we end up, unfortunately, with some of these substitution memos is that we get stuff at the very last moment. Chair King: So, and gentlemen, this is my item. And it was -- it is an attempt to make sure that administration has the appropriate time to review our items. And it's not meant to hamper us. I definitely don't want to do that. But I want to give administration a fair opportunity to review items so that we don't have to have as many substitution items, so that we don't have items that have errors in it, as Madam Mayor spoke about today, to give them a fair opportunity because it is a lot that comes with trying to get our items together, making sure they're reviewed for legal sufficiency, and if they're not reviewed for legal sufficiency, that leaves us at -- at a vulnerable place, right? Not necessarily me, because I'm the only lawyer up here, and I kind of review my items for legal sufficiency, but again, I don't practice every area of law that comes before us, so I rely on our city attorneys to be able to guide us through making sure that we have the best items to put forth to serve our community so that's why I advanced this. Commissioner Gabela: I'm going along -- I'm going along with Rolando. Chair King: I'm going along with that too. Commissioner Pardo: I am too. Chair King: Everybody's going along -- which, which I, which I expected. Commissioner Pardo: Yeah. City of Miami Page 53 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 Chair King: I would expect nothing less from my colleagues to have a friendly amendment. Commissioner Pardo: That's Sunday at midnight, right? Chair King: Exactly. Commissioner Pardo: Midnight. Chair King: Okay. Commissioner Pardo: Okay, just to be clear. Chair King: So, may I have a motion to pass FR.4 as amended? Commissioner Pardo: So moved. Commissioner Escalona: Move. Commissioner Gabela: Second. Chair King: I have a motion. Second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Motion carries unanimously. FR.5 ORDINANCE First Reading 18888 Commissioners and Mayor AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 18/ARTICLE III OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "FINANCE/CITY OF MIAMI PROCUREMENT ORDINANCE", BY AMENDING SECTION 18-119, TITLED "UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS," TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR EVALUATING UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS RECEIVED BY THE CITY AND PROVIDING FOR UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS TO BE PRESENTED TO THE CITY COMMISSION; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Defer RESULT: DEFERRED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: Item FR.5 was deferred to the February 26, 2026 City Commission Meeting. Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item FR.5, please see "Order of the Day." END OF FIRST READING ORDINANCES City of Miami Page 54 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 AC.1 18854 Office of the City Attorney AC - ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION UNDER THE PARAMETERS OF SECTION 286.011(8), FLORIDA STATUTES, A PRIVATE ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION WILL BE CONDUCTED AT THE FEBRUARY 12, 2026, MIAMI CITY COMMISSION MEETING. THE PERSON CHAIRING THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING WILL ANNOUNCE THE COMMENCEMENT OF AN ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION, CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC, FOR PURPOSES OF DISCUSSING THE PENDING LITIGATION IN THE MATTER OF JOE CAROLLO V. CITY OF MIAMI, ET AL., CASE NO. 2006-014464-CA-01, PENDING IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA, TO WHICH THE CITY IS PRESENTLY A PARTY. THE SUBJECT OF THE MEETING WILL BE CONFINED TO SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS OR STRATEGY SESSIONS RELATED TO LITIGATION EXPENDITURES. THIS PRIVATE MEETING WILL BEGIN AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 A.M. (OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE COMMISSIONERS' SCHEDULES PERMIT) AND CONCLUDE APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR LATER. THE SESSION WILL BE ATTENDED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION, WHICH INCLUDE THE CHAIRWOMAN CHRISTINE KING, COMMISSIONERS MIGUEL ANGEL GABELA, DAMIAN PARDO, ROLANDO ESCALONA, AND RALPH "RAFAEL" ROSADO; CITY MANAGER JAMES REYES; AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL FABIAN A. RUIZ. A CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER WILL BE PRESENT TO ENSURE THAT THE SESSION IS FULLY TRANSCRIBED AND THE TRANSCRIPT WILL BE MADE PUBLIC UPON THE CONCLUSION OF THE ABOVE -CITED, ONGOING LITIGATION. AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION, THE REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING WILL BE REOPENED AND THE PERSON PRESIDING OVER THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING WILL ANNOUNCE THE TERMINATION OF THE ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION. RESULT: DISCUSSED Chair King: At this time, the City of Miami Commission meeting for February 12, 2026 shall reconvene. Mr. City Attorney. George Wysong (City Attorney): Thank you, Madam Chair. The Attorney -Client Session was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. At this time, the City of Miami Commission meeting for February 12, 2026 is now in recess. We will resume as soon as the attorney -client session is over. [Later...] City of Miami Page 55 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 Chair King: Good afternoon. Welcome back to the City of Miami Commission meeting for February 12, 2026. We are now in session. Mr. City Attorney, do you have a statement to make? Mr. Wysong: Yes, Madam Chair. The attorney -client session in relation to Joe Carollo versus City of Miami has concluded, and we're returning back to the main City Commission meeting. Thank you. Chair King: Thank you. And at this time, the City of Miami Commission meeting is now finished, closed, over Jrothe February 12, 2026 meeting. Happy Valentine's Day, everyone. Commissioner Pardo: Happy Valentine's. END OF ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION City of Miami Page 56 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 BC.1 17490 Office of the City Clerk BC - BOARDS AND COMMITTEES RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE BAYFRONT PARK MANAGEMENT TRUST FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN. APPOINTEES: NOMINATED BY: Pasco (Pat) Santangelo Commissioner Rolando Escalona Jose (Joe) Gomez Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0077 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: A motion was made by Commissioner Pardo, seconded by Commissioner Rosado, and was passed unanimously, to appoint Jose (Joe) Gomez as a member of the Bayfront Park Management Trust; further waiving the employment prohibition contained in Section 2-884(e) of the Code of the City of Miami, as amended, by a four/fifths (4/5ths) vote of the members of the City Commission, as said requirement relates to the appointment of Jose (Joe) Gomez as a member of the Bayfront Park Management Trust. Chair King: PZ (Planning and Zoning) -- oh, wait, we have BC (Boards and Committees) -- BC.1. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): Thank you, Chair. BC.1, Bayfront Park Management Trust. Commissioner Rosado will be reappointing -- will be appointing Jose `Joe" Gomez, a city resident who works fbr another municipality. Therefore, pursuant to Section 2-884(e) of the City Code, he will require a four-f fths employment waiver. Chair King: Do I have a --? Mr. Hannon: And Commissioner Escalona will he reappointing Pat Santangelo. My apologies. Chair King: Do I have a motion? Commissioner Rosado: So moved. Commissioner Escalona: So move. Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor? City ofMiami Page 57 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Mr. Hannon: Thank you, Chair. That concludes the boards and committees. END OF BOARDS AND COMMITTEES City of Miami Page 58 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 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. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0078 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Chair King: Okay. Mr. City Attorney, would you please read the titles of the Planning and Zoning items for the record that are required? That would be PZ.2 -- George Wysong (City Attorney): Yes, Madam Chair. Chair King: -- and PZ.3. Mr. Wysong: PZ.1 is a resolution. PZ.2, second reading ordinance. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: PZ.3, first reading ordinance. The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: That concludes the P&Z (Planning and Zoning) items. Chair King: Thank you. Gentlemen, are there any items on the P&Z items that you would like to pull for discussion? Commissioner Gabela: Yes, 2. Chair King: 2? Commissioner Gabela: PZ.2. Yeah, real quick. Chair King: PZ.2? Anyone else? City of Miami Page 59 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 Commissioner Escalona: No. Commissioner Rosado: No. Chair King: No? So, may I have a motion to pass PZ.1 and 3? Commissioner Pardo: So move. Mr. Wysong: Madam Chair, PZ.1 is -- well, it's a -- I was going to say it's quasi- judicial, but it's not an appeal, so I take that back. Chair King: Okay, PZ.1 and 3. Commissioner Escalona: Move. Chair King: I have a motion. Commissioner Rosado: Second. Mr. Wysong: And could I say PZ.1, District 3 Commissioner would like to make a Jennings disclosure. They met with the owner. Commissioner Escalona: Yeah. Chair King: Okay, got it. PZ.1 and 3, unless you want to say something else, George. Mr. Wysong: No, Madam Chair. Chair King: I have a motion for PZ.1 and PZ.3. Commissioner Escalona: Move. Chair King: I have a motion. Commissioner Rosado: Second. Chair King: All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Items passes unanimously. City of' Miami Page 60 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 PZ.2 ORDINANCE Second Reading 18590 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH Department of ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING AN AMENDMENT, IN A FORM Planning ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO THE DEVELOPMENT 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. ENACTMENT NUMBER: 14444 MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s) RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S) MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: For additional minutes referencing Item PZ.2, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)" and Item PZ.1. Chair King: Commissioner Gabela, PZ.2. Commissioner Pardo: And I have a Jennings on PZ.2. Chair King: PZ.2. Commissioner Gabela: Okay, so real quick on the -- on the issue of Freedom Park, I just want to make sure that everything is as remains as we spoke of yesterday and nothing has changed before we go ahead and approve it. Barbara Hernandez (Assistant City Manager): Nothing has changed, Commissioner. Commissioner Gabela: Okay, then I have no other questions. Commissioner Pardo: I would -- Commissioner Gabela: I'm ready for a (UNINTELLIGIBLE). Commissioner Pardo: -- like to take the opportunity to clam something about the courts which came up through our office a few times, the soccer fields -- the soccer courts. Commissioner Escalona: Yeah. City ofMiami Page 61 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 Commissioner Pardo: The original lease in 2022 stated six. Apparently there had been some flexibility desired. So that idea that 12 courts aren't happening is not the case. They wanted to make them flex and pop up so they didn't commit to the exact number. So, if you compare what they're doing now to what they did before, it's just a ministerial -- it's just a change in the language so that these courts could be closer to the access and residents would be able to get there. So, it's all based on resident input. None -- all of this comes from, you know, the residents. I thought that was important to say only because our office got a few inquiries. Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, they were changed from the top of the parking, which is all the way to the west, to make it closer as the -- as Commissioner Pardo correctly said, closer to the people, which is to the east along 37th Avenue. Ms. Hernandez: You both are correct. The soccer fields are to do with the stadium. That is part of their benefits to provide to the community. That has nothing to do with the 50-acre park. That was never part of the deal of the 50-acre park. Now we're getting a better park, the 50 acres with the dog park, playground, pavilion and other walking paths. The soccer fields have to do with the stadium. And you're right, they're on the east side of the stadium now with better access. Commissioner Pardo: And there's no impact on no net loss with green space? Ms. Hernandez: No, sir. Commissioner Pardo: Okay, thank you. Chair King: Thank you. Anyone else? I'm going to say I have a Jennings disclosure. While no one has spoken to me on this item, this particular item, I have spoken to them about the overall project. So, just to err on the side of caution -- Commissioner Pardo: That's what I did. Chair King: --1 have a Jennings disclosure. So, may 1 have a motion? Commissioner Gabela: Motion. Chair King: I have a motion. Commissioner Pardo: Second. Chair King: As -- this is also as amended, and our city clerk has a brief statement. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): Thank you very much, Chair. PZ.2 will be amended pursuant to a substitution memo dated February 4th, 2026. Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Motion passes. Mr. Hannon: As amended. Chair King: As amended. City ofMiami Page 62 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 PZ.3 ORDINANCE First Reading 18846 Commissioners and Mayor - PZ AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), SPECIFICALLY BY AMENDING APPENDIX P — WYNWOOD NORTE NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION DISTRICT 2 ("NRD-2"), BY AMENDING APPENDIX P, SECTION 3.2.1, TITLED "GENERAL TO ZONES/NRD-2 THOROUGHFARES AND CORRIDORS," TO ALLOW FOR DOMINANT SETBACK WAIVERS ON A WYNWOOD NORTE CORRIDOR; BY AMENDING APPENDIX P, SECTION 3.3, TITLED "GENERAL TO ZONES/WYNWOOD NORTE PUBLIC BENEFITS PROGRAM," TO ADJUST BONUS HEIGHT REGULATIONS IN ALL T4 AND T5 TRANSECT ZONES WITHIN WYNWOOD NORTE; BY AMENDING APPENDIX P, SECTION 5, TITLED "SPECIFIC TO ZONES," TO CLARIFY AND UPDATE BONUS HEIGHT REGULATIONS IN T5 TRANSECT ZONES; BY AMENDING APPENDIX P, SECTION 7, TITLED "SIGN REGULATIONS," TO MODIFY MASTER SIGN PACKAGE REQUIREMENT FOR STRUCTURES WITH MULTIPLE COMMERCIAL OR OFFICE TENANTS; BY AMENDING APPENDIX P, SECTION 9, TITLED "STREET MASTER PLAN," TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL NRD-2 SETBACK REQUIREMENTS ALONG WYNWOOD NORTE THROUGHFARES; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item PZ.3, please see "Public Comments for All Item(s)" and Item PZ.1. END OF PLANNING AND ZONING ITEM(S) City ofMiami Page 63 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 DI.1 18166 Office of the City Clerk DI - DISCUSSION ITEMS DISCUSSION ITEM A DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE TERMS OF ELECTED OFFICIALS AS MEMBERS OF VARIOUS TRUSTS, AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND AGENCIES PURSUANT TO CITY OF MIAMI CODE SECTION 2-35. RESULT: DISCUSSED Chair King: Discussion Item 1 -- Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): Thank you, Chair. Chair King: -- elected officials and members of boards. City Clerk. Mr. Hannon: Again, thank you, Chair. DI.1 is a discussion regarding the annual review of the terms of elected off cials as members of various trusts, authorities, boards, committees, and agencies pursuant to City of Miami Code Section 2-35. Our assistant city clerk is handing out a one page document that basically lists the chairperson designations, the vice chairperson designations, and the outside agencies. And essentially, you could maybe, if you want, you can go by category, if you would like to just maybe make one motion. If you're looking at maintaining the status quo for the chairperson category, you can do so. You can go one at a time. It's the will of the body. Chair King: Okay, let's go -- let's go through -- let's go through the first set, appointed as chair. Are there any amendments that you would like to make to the first group? Commissioner Pardo: I'm fine as is. Chair King: Okay; so may I have a motion to continue appointed as chair, Commissioner Christine King, Midtown CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency); Commissioner Miguel Gabela, Bayfront Park Management Trust; Commissioner Ralph Rosado, Downtown Development Authority; Commissioner Damian Pardo, Omni CRA; and Commissioner King, Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA. Commissioner Pardo: So moved. Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Okay. City ofMiami Page 64 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 DI.2 DISCUSSION ITEM 18886 A DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING SOLID WASTE EFFICIENCY. Commissioners and Mayor MOTION TO: Withdraw RESULT: WITHDRAWN MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item DL2, please see "Order of the Day." DI.3 DISCUSSION ITEM 18885 A DISCUSSION REGARDING POLICE. Commissioners and Mayor RESULT: DISCUSSED Chair King: Okay. The only thing left are the discussion items. Commissioner Escalona is taking a slight break. Would anyone else like to take a break? Commissioner Rosado: Madam Chair, are we doing the attorney -client session after the meeting? Is that the way that --? Chair King: 1 would like to take the attorney -client session after our Omni CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) meeting because that would be the end of commission and we can go to the attorney -client session and then break for the day versus break for lunch and come back. It's up to you guys. Commissioner Pardo: No, that's good. Commissioner Rosado: That's fine. Chair King: Fine? Fine? Okay. Commissioner Gabela, would you like to start the Discussion Item 3? Commissioner Gabela: Okay, Item 3. Regarding the police department. So, I am of the opinion, Chief that at some point I asked whether there was a succession plan in place. And I am of the opinion we know you're leaving in October, okay, and I would like to see, you know, some kind of search sooner rather than later. I do not want to get to October when we know that you are leaving and then, all of a sudden, we have to rush and find a chief Why? Because if we start the search now -- and nobody's asking you to leave, by the way. But if we start the search now, it gives us time to come up with the person that we're all comfortable with. And then if we have a problem down the line with that person, we have time again to correct the situation. The last thing that I want is I don't want us to get into a situation like what happened with Acevedo, okay? You know, and so if we don't talk about this, the conversation must be had regarding this, you know. We need at some point to have a plan of action, and you know, we can 't -- you know, it shouldn't be in October when we already know the chief is leaving. It has to happen months before so we have a smooth transition, and you can also help with the transition by the way. City ofMiami Page 65 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 Mr. Morales: Correct. James Reyes (City Manager): Chair, Mayor? Chair King: Mr. Manager? Mr. Reyes: If I may. Commissioner, we already have a timeline as to how we're going to approach a transition in order to ensure the continuity of service to our community. So, you have our word that we will have a transition in place. You will know who that is at the beginning of the transition, and there'll be ample time -- Commissioner Gabela: And when will that take place? Because I have not been privy to that information. Mr. Reyes: Well, as we discussed it when we were briefing, the plan is three months from before Chief Morales's retirement. Commissioner Gabela: So, three months before October. Mr. Reyes: We will start a transition where Chief Morales will remain and make sure that we have continuity of service all the way through his retirement. Commissioner Gabela: Thank you. Mr. Morales: And Commissioner, if I may, even though what you're talking about is that my DROP, my deferred retirement option, ends at October of this year, there is a pathway to retain. I -- this has been the honor of a lifetime to be the chief of Miami. And at some point, I would love to transition to other things in nay life, enjoy my grandchildren, hopefully future children with my new wife, and enjoy the retirement of many years that I've devoted to public service. But there is a vehicle to retain, so there's not a cutoff date when I have to leave. There is Section 40-199 of City Code that allows for police and fire chiefs to remain after the deadline of the DROP. Since 1998, six police chiefs and fire chiefs have been asked by not only the administration, but also the mayor and the commission to stay, so there is no risk of there being a void here. I'm in no hurry to leave. Commissioner Gabela: So, is it your intention to stay after October? Mr. Morales: I will be here as long as you all will have me, as long as the citizens of Miami continue. And just to kind of highlight a few things, because get a little emotional when you get to the end. In this tenure that I've had as chief, we have seen homicides drop by 43 percent since I took over in 2021. Shootings down 42 percent. Robberies, 40 percent. Sex offenses, 25 percent, aggravated assaults, 12 percent. In that time, we have made more arrests, we have had less complaints, less uses of force by officers. We have reduced the time that our officers are taking away from the department by either calling sick or taking time off. So, we are incredibly proud of having -- we have built an incredible relationship, not only with our elected body, but more importantly, with the community. And we have a very strong understanding and level of cooperation with our union, which is very important. So, the stability that we have seen is absolutely jaw dropping, and like I said, I would stay as long as you guys will have me. Commissioner Gabela: No, no, I'm not questioning your record at all, like I said. It's just that, you know, I wanted to know what's what and what's going to happen in the future, you know. I would appreciate, however, you know, in the future, but somebody, is going to come, you know, to my area to be, you know what I'm talking about. City ofMiami Page 66 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 Mr. Morales: Yes, sir. Commissioner Gabela: To be notified and asked. Because I believe three or four or five years ago, that's actually in the books, that somebody, 1 think it was the late Manolo Reyes who actually passed that directive. So, but thank you for your response. Mr. Morales: Yes, sir. Thank you. Commissioner Rosado: Mr. Attorney, I have a couple of questions, actually. Thank you, Madam Chair. Chair King: Okay. Commissioner Rosado: Through the Chair, of course. Chair King: I think Commissioner Escalona wanted to say something next. Commissioner Rosado: Absolutely. Chair King: You're good for now? Okay. Commissioner Rosado: Mr. Wysong, how much have we spent on legal fees related to the Ball & Chain fiasco to date? George Wysong (City Attorney): I'd have to get you the exact numbers, but when you're saying the legal fees in defense of the elected officials. Commissioner Rosado: Yes. Mr. Wysong: And this is -- Commissioner Rosado: How many -- how many millions are we talking about? Mr. Wysong: -- this is like a spitball. I would say six million. Commissioner Rosado: Six million? Mr. Wysong: Four million was covered by insurance, so the City has paid, 1 believe, $2 million, (FOREIGN LANGUAGE), more or less. Commissioner Rosado: And during that whole fiasco, how central was Morales to the entire thing? Mr. Wysong: Actually, he was not chief of police at the time. He was an assistant chief, I believe, at the time, but that's a difficult question to ask. And please, I would also mention that if filing was filed today based on comments made by elected officials in this case, trying to impugn those comments as admissions of liability. So, I would respectfully urge you not to call it a fiasco because that's sort of weakening our case. Commissioner Rosado: I would say the public considers it a very public fiasco that we've all read about, and it's costing us a lot of money. And my understanding -- Chair King: Commissioner Rosado, Commissioner Rosado, we do have an attorney - client session for this. I don't think that this is the appropriate forum. And again, political speech, political rhetoric, fiasco, that's opinions. It's not fact. The city City of Miami Page 67 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 attorney just cautioned you and us about -- because this is ongoing litigation. We do have an attorney -client session. You can bring these issues up during that session. Mr. Wysong: And all that information at the conclusion of litigation will be -- it's all court transcribed, so the public will have an opportunity to review all that information as well at the conclusion of litigation. Commissioner Rosado: Madam Chair, could I --? Chair King: I'm not saying that you're wrong. I'm not -- I'm not -- you -- we all -- we all have our opinions, and we describe what is going on, but the descriptions and our personal opinions don't necessarily translate into what's happening legally. Like, for example, I was not here during the time -- I was not an elected official during this period that you're discussing. And I don't pretend to know all the facts. I rely on the City Attorney's Office, but I would like to ask you to please take the advice of our city attorney and let's have that discussion at our attorney -client session. Commissioner Rosado: Could I ask some questions of Morales? Chair King: No, not on that subject, because the city attorney already just told you that he was not involved. Commissioner Rosado: No, understood. On other -- Chair King: On -- Commissioner Rosado: -- on other matters related to the agenda item at hand. Chair King: Oh, no, no. For the discussion item regarding police, absolutely. Commissioner Rosado: So, as 1 understand it, because I've heard this now from a number of individuals both within your department, other departments, civilians, et cetera, one of the things you're looking at doing once you're done with your retirement, which could be in October, but I think should probably be much sooner than that, quite frankly, is that you're thinking of campaigning for public office. Are you? Mr. Morales:: Commissioner, I have been approached by members of the community that would love to see me continue my public service after I'm done in uniform. But that is so far off in the future in this business of public safety, I work one day at a time, sir. I have absolutely no plans right now to pursue that anytime soon. Commissioner Rosado: So, my understanding is actually different. I've heard from at least a dozen individuals who have said -- unrelated individuals' -- who have said that you have said that you are going to be running, for the District 4 seat, which puts me in a really uncomfortable position, because we're paying you essential1v half a million dollars a year to be campaigning on the job is what it appears to me. If we see your social media, if we see the fact you're having events in District 1 on the border of District 4 without having consulted with the District 1 commissioner, again, I just hear it so often that it's words coming from your mouth, not from other people's. And so, I don't know what kind of trust I can have in you at all for you to continue in this role. So, certainly, I'm not -- I'm not willing to work with you all the way to October or even much sooner than that, quite frankly. I find it -- I find it dishonest for you to say that you're being approached when you are telling people out in the community that you are running for this seat. And I welcome that. We live in a democracy. City ofMiami Page 68 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 Chair King: Absolutely. Commissioner Rosado: But you can't be working for the City and be doing that. Mr. Morales: Commissioner, listen, I -- Chair King: Chief Chief Commissioner Gabela: My name was brought up, so at some point I'm going to have to respond. Chair King: Okay. Chief, Commissioner Rosado, I think your last statement said it best. We live in a democracy. And whether or not the chief is going to run for public office or not or run for your seat, 1 don't think that this is the place to question or make a statement on someone's constitutional right to run for office. I -- Commissioner Gabela? Commissioner Gabela: Okay. Since my, you know, my name wasn't brought up, but DI (District 1), I represent DI. Let me just, you know, be strict since you got into that, Commissioner Rosado, okay. Chief you know, I would be comfortable, and I believe when you say that you make a pledge, you know, if you should continue to October, that you're not running while -- and I'm not saying you are, I'm listening to the comments. Mr. Morales: Alright. Commissioner Gabela: I would -- you know, I got to tell my people, if this is the case, whether I have a police chief or I have a police chief/politician. I need to know that in light of the -- the -- the allegement [sic], what he's alleging about you too. Now, let me just make it clear to both of you, okay? My district will not be used, you know, for this kind of thing. If you both are running against each other, if that's the case, I'm not going to --1'm not going to fall for it. That's why 1 called now that you mentioned that, because 1 didn't want to get into that. 1 didn't want to get into that. I'm not -- I'm not Carollo. I don't like doing this to you. I'm not that, okay, that isn 't me. Okay, but I must be clear with you people, if this is the case going forward, okay, I expect everybody to do what they're supposed to do, you know, and not go into other people's district, you know, and then you as a (UNINTELLIGIBLE) go into my district too because I said to, what I think the message was, and I said if you guys start doing that, I'm going to start going into your district, okay, and 1'rn going to start campaigning in your district. You know, so I'm in the middle here, okay? I'm minding my own business here, you know what I mean, trying to do my thing, and then all these things start to happen. You know, so I'm in the middle of you two. I want you to understand, okay? And I can't be clearer, but there is a directive, okay? There is a directive by the late Manolo Reyes that says that when you are going to, like, for example, what happened the other day about two weeks ago, that coffee to meet the chief. And I'm not saying anything. I'm not saying anything, okay? But that happened. I wasn't notified before. I am the District 1 commissioner. You know, I invite you guys. You guys don't invite me. It's the other way around. Mr. Morales: Yes, sir. Commissioner Gabela: And you guys did it the other way around. You put the horse before the cart. I need to be assured, please, sir, that you, ifyougo out to October, that you are going to be the chief That you're not going to be the chief slash you're running for office for me. And by the way, you have the right to run for office. It's every -- you know, it's everybody's right. I don't have a problem with that. What I have a problem with is if funny stuff starts to happen here, you know, and all of a sudden, you know, I find myself in this situation where I got to tell both of you, hey City ofMiami Page 69 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 guys, this is not a, free for all. You know what 1 mean? So, I'm extremely clear with my things. I don't like to, you know, dance around the issue or whatever. 1 wasn't going there, but now I'm taking it there because they did mention DI, and I want to be clear. 1 want to be clear. So, that's it for me. If 1 have a pledge from you that that's not going to happen, I am satisfied, okay, in light of the circumstances of what Commissioner Rosado just pointed out. Chair King: So, I want to say something. He brought up coffee with a cop. Since I've been the District 5 Commissioner, the Chief has had coffee with a cop. They go to McDonald's on 62nd and 7th. The commanders have coffee with a cop. I'm not invited necessarily. I can go if1 want. I don't have -- Commissioner Gabela: That's not the way it works. Chair King: Right. No, I'm -- I'm -- I'm just saying that -- Commissioner Gabela: No, no, I get it. Chair King: -- in history, he has had coffee with -- coffee with the chief coffee with cops, not just the chief. My NROs (Neighborhood Resource Officers), our commanders have had outreach in District 5. I don't have the issue that you have with this in between. I'm just saying for the record that that has been a practice to talk to the community, kind of like Crime Watch. I saw it as -- Commissioner Gabela: No, no, no. But you got to tell me -- Chair King: Right. Commissioner Gabela: -- if you're going to go talk about Crime Watch in my district Chair King: So, that's your -- Commissioner Gabela: -- you have to notify me. You should notify me. Chair King: So, that's -- Commissioner Gabela: I'm not painting on the wall. I'm not painted on the wall. I'm a commissioner for District 1. I represent one fifth of the population here in the city of Miami. With all due respect, I expect you to let me know about it. I would have probably said yeah, you know what I mean? I don't have a problem. I would have probably said yeah. But I felt there was a disrespect, honestly speaking, now that we're bringing -- and 1 wasn't going to bring this up. I was not going to bring this up. This is not the way 1 operate, okay? But since we're on the subject, okay? And by the way, there was a problem that apparently the late Manolo Reyes had to pass a directive, and I wasn't here, and I don't know if you were here or not, that this sort of thing couldn't happen. That if this was going to happen, the district office had to be notified. And look it up, please, because it's there on the directive. So, if I have that pledge from you, me personally, I do not have a problem. However, you know, if there's funny business going on, then I am going to have a problem. Because here's the thing, you know, whoever's running for office, and you can, and you're entitled to, you know, if you think you, you know, you can, you should, you're entitled to. You know, it's our -- you know, it's our right. However, there's a problem where if' the allegation is that you're going to use, you know, your position to do this, then that's a problem for me. That's a problem Jrome because I need to know, again, that I have a full-time chief on the job, not thinking of politics, but he is the chief. That's it for me. I end it there. City ofMiami Page 70 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 Commissioner Escalona: Madam Chair? Commissioner Gabela: I'm not going to talk about this anymore. Chair King: So, again, Commissioner Gabela, I just wanted to point out that this didn 't just start happening because he's -- the police department, not just the chief has had coffee with the community in District 5 since I've been elected. That's all I was saying. You know, you have a right as a commissioner if you want to be informed. They don't have to ask me to engage with the community is all I was saying. I wasn't saying that -- I'm not getting in the middle of -- I'm not getting in the middle of that ping pong ball. Commissioner Escalona? Commissioner Escalona: Yes, I do have to agree with Gabela, Madam Chair, on this. If something is happening in my district, whether it's coffee with a cop, et cetera, I would like to be notified for sure. That's one thing. Another thing is that if we are going to move forward with a new chief I would like to have a proper process and I would like to just start looking for somebody. I don't know if he's going to stay in October or not, but 1 would like to have a proper transition. And that requires time. And we're six months away from October. So, if we are moving forward, I would like to start the process sooner rather than later. Chair King: Administration had said they were going to start the process. Commissioner Escalona: Oh, they did? Chair King: Yes, they were going to start the process three months out of -- from October. Commissioner Escalona: Do we believe that three months --? Mr. Reyes: Just for a point of clarification, what we said is that transition would start three days -- so three months, I'm sorry. That process is before the transition. So -- Commissioner Escalona: Exactly, my point because it takes time to look for somebody, you know, and then that person needs to understand how city of Miami operates. Mr. Reyes: Right. And I don't know if Madam Mayor wants to add, but upon being appointed to this position, that's a conversation that was had very early on when we knew Chief's pending retirement. Mayor Higgins: Just to build on that, Madam Chair, ifI may, when Mr. Reyes and 1 were talking about whether he would be interested in being city manager, 1 discussed with him that one of the most important decisions that we would be making as a city government is the transition to a new chief because our existing chief was in the DROP and was scheduled to retire. And so, we have been talking about that even before he was appointed city manager, and that transition will happen, and it will be smooth. Chair King: Thank you. Commissioner Rosado? Commissioner Rosado: Yes. Mr. Manager, I find it completely unacceptable that we would have any employees campaigning officially, or unofficially while on the job. I would like to respectfully request that you appoint an interim chief and begin the search for a permanent chief immediately. Chair King: Is that a motion? City ofMiami Page 71 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 Commissioner Rosado: Yes, it is. Chair King: There's a motion on the floor. Is there a second? Motion fails for lack of second. Mr. Wysong: Just to clan fv, the decision of the chief of police is the City Manager's decision. I know there's oftentimes confusion between, like, who can appoint, like, for example, I am your appointee. The chief of police, however, is purely the designation of the city manager, and you know, there's provisions in relation to retention, like, you don't have the -- you can, I guess, do a no confidence. But your action, as you did, should be directed to the administration to take action. But ultimately, the action lies with the city manager. Commissioner Gabela: Here's the thing. Here's the thing. What I do agree with my colleagues is -- what I do agree, okay, maybe it doesn 't have to be like happened today, but I do agree that this transition of looking for another chief has to start sooner rather than later. Commissioner Escalona: I would say now. Commissioner Gabela: That I agree with. Mr. Wysong: Understood. Commissioner Gabela: In October, and this is not acceptable to me in October, unless, unless that the chief,' you know, signs a piece of paper that says, hey, I'm not running, I'm not going to run in the future. You know what I mean? You know, but again, I cannot have a chief representing my people, whether he's either a chief -- Commissioner Escalona: Yeah. Commissioner Gabela: -- or a politician or both things. I can't, I can't risk it because, you know, you lead a serious business, and you've done a good job, by the way. And me personally, I'm not out here -- you've been very cordial with me. And every time you 've, you know, met with me, you've been very cordial, and I thank you for that, okay? So, this is not anything personal, you know, at least for me, for you, I'm not looking to hurt you in, you know, and your pension or anything like that. But I also have, you know, a duty to the people that elected me, as do you, that 1 have to know if this allegation is made, that this is not the case. You know what I mean? Because we need a police chief like you've done, like the good work that you've done in the past. That's what we want. You know, if that's not the case, I would agree that we -- either way, 1 agree that this transition needs to start happening now, you know, because -- so we have time, like Commissioner Escalona says. Mr. Reyes: Madam Chair. So, first and foremost, I want to just for clarity purposes, Coffee with the Chief is a function that happens in this county pretty much every week by one of the 34 police departments in this county. It is not a political event. That's -- I just want to make that clear for the record so that other chiefs perhaps are not negatively impacted. With that said, something as important as the choice of a police chief something as important as honoring over 25 years of service to this community in a police department in the role of chief all of you have now said that you have an expectation for me to find a credible, valuable candidate. The message can't be, though, to those candidates that based on hearsay, you would be removed in the city of Miami. That is not the way you should operate in public safety or for any of my directors, for that matter. Hearsay should not result in the termination of over a 30-year career in public service. So, I want to say to all of my directors that if someone feels that our chief violated policy, I expect a formal complaint that we City ofMiami Page 72 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 could investigate accordingly. And if policy violations were made, I will be the first one that will come before you and replace the chief. However, there will be a proper investigation conducted and we will take proper action when, in fact, we find that those allegations are sustained against the chief. Simple hearsay hurts our recruitment process as a city because there is not a well -qualified chief that will raise their hand to volunteer, especially even internally from the department, to volunteer to take that role when simply we can have somebody say that somebody told me that the chief is going to run. So, I have an expectation that none of my directors nor my chief campaign on duty. If there is an iota of evidence that either of my directors or my chief is campaigning on duty, you have my word that they will be terminated accordingly. Commissioner Gabela: I need to respond to that. Hang on a minute. I need to respond. Chair King: Hold -- Commissioner Gabela: Number one, we're not -- Chair King: Commissioner Gabela. Commissioner Gabela: -- number one, we're not the county. Chair King: Commissioner Gabela, I'm just asking -- Commissioner Gabela: Number one, we're not the county. Chair King: -- you to go through the Chair. Commissioner Gabela: We're the city of Miami. That's number one. Number two, number two, in actual fact, in the two years that I've been there, and now you guys are looking for my mouth because I was going to shut up and leave it at that, but since we're going on, let's go on. Number two, for two years, okay, nobody has ever said to me from the department, and I'm sorry, but this is the truth, hey, I'm going to have coffee (UNINTELLIGIBLE). This is the first time that's happened. I'm not stupid here, okay? I'm not stupid here. So, let's get -- and I'm not making allegations, by the way. I'm not making allegations, but I'm not going to have me, (FOREIGN LANGUAGE) Miguel Angel Gabela, I'm not going to have -- either you're a chief or --1 can't have both. Okay, because this is serious business that they do. Okay, this is nothing toward, you know, toward him. I have nothing ill to say of the chief. He's always been cordial with me. However, on the professional side, now I wear the hat as commissioner, I have to ask the question. I have to ask the question. Okay, so let me state it on the record. For two years that I've been there, the police department have never said to me, hey, we're going to do this or that. Number two, the late Commissioner Manolo Reyes on this dais passed legislation that that couldn't happen, that you must, you know, contact the district office, okay, before that was going to happen, you know. And if anybody wants to look up that legislation Commissioner Escalona: I have it here, Gabela. Commissioner Gabela: -- please let's look up for that legislation. I end it there again. Commissioner Escalona: Commissioner Gabela, he's right. I have the resolution here. Commissioner Gabela: So, there's a reason why. City ofMiami Page 73 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 Chair King: You guys -- Commissioner Gabela: There's a reason why that was done. Chair King: And we just lost it. You guys, Commissioner Escalona, when you want to address the -- Commissioner Escalona: Yeah. Chair King: -- and Administration, please say "Madam Chair," "through the Chair, through the Chair." Commissioner --- through the chair. Commissioner Gabela: Through the Chair. I'm sorry, through the Chair, yes. Chair King: Just so -- because we're getting a little -- we're getting a little excited, you know. Our Caribbean is coming out. Caribbean is coming out of us. So, I just want to kind of get the temperature down a little bit. We can say what we need to say, but we don't have to get excited too much, too much. I know it's in our nature. Commissioner Escalona: Madam Chair, may I? Chair King: Please. Commissioner Escalona: So, I agree with Gabela. There was a resolution on 12/12/2019 by Commissioner Joe Carollo, Resolution R-19-05-17, that pretty much is addressing what Gabela is saying. You cannot have any events, nor him, nor anybody else, without notifying the commissioner first. This is a resolution right here. So, they have to let us know. That's just my point. Mr. Reyes: Through the Chair? Chair King: Point taken. Mr. Manager. Mr. Reyes: And our -- and as an administration, our expectation is that all of our chiefs and our directors follow that resolution. Chair King: Point taken. Anyone -- I think, anyone else? No? No? No? Okay. Discussion item is over. Let's get to discussion item -- Commissioner Pardo: Thank you, Chief. Chair King: Thank you, Chief END OF DISCUSSION ITEMS City ofMiami Page 74 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 NA.1 18929 Office of the City Clerk NA.2 18930 Office of the City Clerk NA - NON -AGENDA ITEM(S) RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AS CHAIRPERSONS ON VARIOUS TRUSTS, AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND AGENCIES FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN. APPOINTED AS CHAIRPERSON: Commissioner Gabela of the Bayfront Park Management Trust Commissioner Rosado of the Downtown Development Authority Commissioner King of the Midtown Community Redevelopment Agency Commissioner Pardo of the Omni Community Redevelopment Agency Commissioner King of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0079 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item NA.1, please see Item DL1. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING COMMISSIONER ROLANDO ESCALONA AS VICE CHAIRPERSON OF THE MIDTOWN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0080 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Christine King, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Chair King: Appointed as vice chair. The Midtown CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) vice chair is vacant. Would anyone like to be appointed as the Midtown CRA vice chair? Commissioner Gabela: I appoint Rolando because I think Rolando should be -- Commissioner Escalona: Thank you. City ofMiami Page 75 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 NA.3 18931 Office of the City Clerk NA.4 18932 Office of the City Clerk Chair King: Okay. Commissioner Gabela: -- a member (UNINTELLIGIBLE). Chair King: I second that. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Okay. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING COMMISSIONER CHRISTINE KING AS VICE CHAIRPERSON OF THE OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0081 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Chair King: There's a vacancy for the Omni CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) vice chair. 1 would like to be the vice chair because we work close together and it's -- Commissioner Pardo: I think you'd be perfect for it. Chair King: Okay. Commissioner Pardo: I look forward to it. Chair King: Can I have a motion? Commissioner Gabela: Motion. Commissioner Pardo: So moved. Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King.• Okay. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING COMMISSIONER DAMIAN PARDO AS VICE CHAIRPERSON OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0082 City ofMiami Page 76 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 NA.5 18933 Office of the City Clerk MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Chair King: And there's a vacancy for a vice chair for the Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency). And I think Commissioner Pardo makes sense for that. Commissioner Pardo: Yes, I would like very much so. Chair King: So, I'd like to appoint Commissioner Pardo. May I have a motion? Commissioner Rosado: So moved. Chair King: Second. Commissioner Escalona: Second. Chair King: All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Okay. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING COMMISSIONER ROLANDO ESCALONA AS A MEMBER OF THE MIAMI RIVER COMMISSION. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0083 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Chair King: Appointed as a member. Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela for the Miami River Commission. I would like to appoint -- well, I'm the chair right now, so I can't do the appointment, butt support Commissioner Gabela remaining the Miami River Commission member as long as he wants to continue to do it. Commissioner Rosado: So moved. Commissioner Gabela: 1 want to yield that to Commissioner Escalona so he can have something. Commissioner Escalona: Okay. Chair King: Okay. Commissioner Gabela: Because he had part of the river also. Chair King: Oh, great, okay. So all three of us do. May I have a motion? City ofMiami Page 77 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 NA.6 18934 Office of the City Clerk NA.7 18935 Office of the City Clerk Commissioner Pardo: So moved. Chair King: A second? Commissioner Escalona: Second. Commissioner Rosado: Second. Chair King: Okay. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING COMMISSIONER CHRISTINE KING AS A MEMBER OF THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0084 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Chair King: Do we want to --? I'd like to remain on the GMCVB (Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau). Is that okay with you guys? Commissioner Escalona: Yes. Commissioner Pardo: Yep. Chair King: Okay, may 1 have a motion? Commissioner Escalona: Move. Commissioner Rosado: Second. Chair King: All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Okay. 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-26-0085 City of' Miami Page 78 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 NA.8 18936 Office of the City Clerk MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Chair King: Commissioner Ralph Rosado, Florida League of Cities, want to keep that? Commissioner Rosado, do you want to keep that? Commissioner Rosado: Yes. Chair King: Okay, may 1 have a motion? Commissioner Gabela: Motion. Chair King: I have a motion and a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Okay. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING COMMISSIONER CHRISTINE KING AS A MEMBER OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES. ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0086 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado Chair King: Now, Commissioner Gabela, would you like to remain --? Commissioner Gabela: Yeah, 1 committed already to them. Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): So, for the Miami -Dade County League of Cities, Commissioner Gabela was elevated by the Miami -Dade County League of Cities to their executive board. He's now the treasurer of the Miami -Dade County League of Cities, which now allows the City to appoint to its seat on the Miami -Dade County League of Cities. So, you may appoint another commissioner other than Commissioner Gabela. Chair King: Oh, I see, because you're an executive now, eh? Congratulations. Commissioner Rosado: Madam Chair? Chair King: Yes? Commissioner Rosado: I was just going to say, I've been -- I've been attending the Miami -Dade League of Cities, so I think there was some confusion when that was appointed last year, and I think the resolution wound up just reflecting Florida League, but in reality, I attend the Miami -Dade League. So, it's one of the -- one of City ofMiami Page 79 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 the ones where two of us are able to participate. Commissioner Gabela is now in line for the presidency, so 1 just become the City s voting member. Chair King: For -- Commissioner Rosado: For the Miami -Dade League. Chair King: You're on the Florida League of Cities? Commissioner Rosado: Right, but it was actually the -- it was supposed to be, and we didn't -- I don't think anybody caught it. It was supposed to be an appointment to the Miami -Dade League as the voting member, because Commissioner Gabela is on the executive board. Once somebody does that, their seat, the City seat opens up. Chair King: So, okay, Commissioner Rosado, for selfish reasons, I might want to venture off into the Miami -Dade League of Cities, if that's okay with you guys. Commissioner Escalona: Yes. Chair King: Yes? May I have a motion? Commissioner Gabela: Motion. Chair King: Second? Commissioner Escalona: Yeah, second. Chair King: I got a motion and a second. All in favor? The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Thank you. And that concludes our hoards and committees? Mr. Hannon: Yes, ma'am. Chair King: Alrighty. City of Miami Page 80 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 NA.9 18940 Office of the City Clerk DISCUSSION ITEM UNDER THE PARAMETERS OF SECTION 286.011(8), FLORIDA STATUTES, A PRIVATE ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION WILL BE CONDUCTED AT THE FEBRUARY 26, 2026, MIAMI CITY COMMISSION MEETING. THE PERSON CHAIRING THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING WILL ANNOUNCE THE COMMENCEMENT OF AN ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION, CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC, FOR PURPOSES OF DISCUSSING THE PENDING LITIGATION IN THE MATTER OF WILLIAM O. FULLER, MARTIN PINILLA, II, THE BARLINGTON GROUP, LLC, CALLE OCHO MARKETPLACE, LLC, YO AMO CALLE SIETE, LLC, LITTLE HAVANA ARTS BUILDING, LLC, LITTLE HAVANA ARTS BUILDING TOO, LLC, TOWER HOTEL, LLC, BRICKELL STATION, LLC, PIEDRA VILLAS, LLC, FUTURAMA, LLC, EL SHOPPING, LLC, BEATSTIK, LLC, VIERNES CULTURALES/CULTURAL FRIDAYS, INC., LITTLE HAVANA BUNGALOWS, LLC, AND LHAB TREST, LLC V. CITY OF MIAMI, ET AL., CASE NO. 23-CV-24251-FAM, PENDING IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA, TO WHICH THE CITY IS PRESENTLY A PARTY. THE SUBJECT OF THE MEETING WILL BE CONFINED TO SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS OR STRATEGY SESSIONS RELATED TO LITIGATION EXPENDITURES. THIS PRIVATE MEETING WILL BEGIN AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 A.M. (OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE COMMISSIONERS' SCHEDULES PERMIT) AND CONCLUDE APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR LATER. THE SESSION WILL BE ATTENDED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION, WHICH INCLUDE CHAIRWOMAN CHRISTINE KING, COMMISSIONERS MIGUEL ANGEL GABELA, DAMIAN PARDO, ROLANDO ESCALONA, AND RALPH "RAFAEL" ROSADO; CITY MANAGER JAMES REYES; CITY ATTORNEY GEORGE K. WYSONG III; DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY KEVIN R. JONES; ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY SUPERVISOR ERIC J. EVES; AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL RAQUEL A. RODRIGUEZ ESQ., ANGEL CORTIIVAS, ESQ., AND JONATHAN KASKEL, ESQ. A CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER WILL BE PRESENT TO ENSURE THAT THE SESSION IS FULLY TRANSCRIBED AND THE TRANSCRIPT WILL BE MADE PUBLIC UPON THE CONCLUSION OF THE ABOVE -CITED, ONGOING LITIGATION. AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION, THE REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING WILL BE REOPENED AND THE PERSON PRESIDING OVER THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING WILL ANNOUNCE THE TERMINATION OF THE ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION. rRESULT: DISCUSSED Chair King: And that shall conclude the City of -- no, it does not because we have -- George Wysong (City Attorney): Well, no, we have -- Chair King: I forgot, the attorney -client session. Mr. Wysong: Could I read the one -- Chair King: Please. Mr. Wysong: for the following meeting? City of Miami Page 81 Printed on 03/10/2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 ADJOURNMENT Chair King: Yes, please. Mr. Wysong: Which will satisfy Commissioner Rosado. The Attorney -Client Session was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney. Mr. Wysong: And you wanted me to wait till after the Omni to read the commencement of the shade meeting for today. Chair King: Yes. Mr. Wysong: Alright. Chair King: At this time, the City of Miami Commission meeting for February 12, 2026 is now in recess. We shall go into the Omni CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) meeting and after the Omni CRA meeting, we will reconvene and go to our attorney shade meeting -- attorney -client shade meeting. The meeting adjourned at 12:31 p.m. City of Miami Page 82 Printed on 03/10/2026