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Meeting Agenda
Thursday, February 26, 2026
9:00 AM
City Commission Meeting
City Hall
City Commission
Eileen T. Higgins, Mayor
Christine King, Chair, District Five
Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
Rolando Escalona, Commissioner, District Three
Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
James Reyes, City Manager
George K. Wysong lll, City Attorney
Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk
City Commission
Meeting Agenda February 26, 2026
ANY PERSON WHO IS A LOBBYIST PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VI OF THE CITY CODE MUST
REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK AND COMPLY WITH RELATED CITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LOBBYISTS
PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES BEFORE CITY STAFF, BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND THE
CITY COMMISSION. A COPY OF THE CITY CODE SECTION IS AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
CLERK OR ONLINE AT WWW.MUNICODE.COM.
ANY PERSON MAKING A PRESENTATION, FORMAL REQUEST, OR PETITION TO THE CITY COMMISSION
CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY MUST MAKE THE DISCLOSURES REQUIRED BY THE CITY CODE IN
WRITING. A COPY OF THIS CITY CODE SECTION IS AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK OR
ONLINE AT WWW.MUNICODE.COM.
PURSUANT TO SECTION 4(G)(5) OF THE CITY CHARTER, THE MAYOR MAY VETO CERTAIN ITEMS
APPROVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION WITHIN TEN CALENDAR DAYS FOLLOWING THE COMMISSION
ACTION. THE CITY COMMISSION MAY, AFTER THE VETO OCCURS, OVERRIDE SUCH VETO BY A FOUR -
FIFTHS VOTE OF THE COMMISSIONERS THEN PRESENT.
ANY PERSON MAKING OFFENSIVE REMARKS OR WHO BECOMES UNRULY IN THE COMMISSION
CHAMBERS WILL BE BARRED FROM FURTHER ATTENDING CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS AND MAY BE
SUBJECT TO ARREST. NO CLAPPING, APPLAUDING, HECKLING, OR VERBAL OUTBURSTS IN SUPPORT
OR OPPOSITION TO A SPEAKER OR HIS OR HER REMARKS SHALL BE PERMITTED. NO SIGNS OR
PLACARDS SHALL BE ALLOWED IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS. PERSONS EXITING THE
COMMISSION CHAMBER SHALL DO SO QUIETLY.
THE MATERIAL FOR EACH ITEM ON THE AGENDA IS AVAILABLE DURING BUSINESS HOURS AT THE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND ON-LINE, 24 HOURS A DAY, AT WWW. MIAMIGOV.COM.
ANY PERSON MAY BE HEARD BY THE CITY COMMISSION, THROUGH THE CHAIR FOR NOT MORE THAN
TWO MINUTES, ON ANY PROPOSITION BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION UNLESS MODIFIED BY THE
CHAIR. IF THE PROPOSITION IS BEING CONTINUED OR RESCHEDULED, THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE
HEARD MAY BE AT SUCH LATER DATE, BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION TAKES ACTION ON SUCH
PROPOSITION. THE CHAIR WILL ADVISE THE PUBLIC WHEN THE PUBLIC MAY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY
TO ADDRESS THE CITY COMMISSION DURING THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OR AT ANY OTHER
DESIGNATED TIME.
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ANYONE WISHING TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COMMISSION FOR ANY MATTER
CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING MAY NEED A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE ITEM. A VIDEO OF THIS
MEETING MAY BE REQUESTED AT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS OR VIEWED ONLINE AT
WWW.MIAMIGOV.COM. ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY REQUIRING ASSISTANCE, AUXILIARY AIDS,
AND SERVICES FOR MEETINGS MAY NOTIFY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK.
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THE LUNCH RECESS WILL BEGIN AT THE CONCLUSION OF DELIBERATION OF THE AGENDA ITEM BEING
CONSIDERED AT NOON. THE MEETING WILL END EITHER AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE DELIBERATION OF
THE AGENDA ITEM BEING CONSIDERED AT 10:00 P.M. OR AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE REGULARLY
SCHEDULED AGENDA, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. THIS RULE DOES NOT APPLY WHEN THE CITY
COMMISSION IS ENGAGED IN ITS ANNUAL BUDGET HEARINGS (ORDINANCE 12586).
IN THE EVENT THAT A SCHEDULED CITY COMMISSION MEETING IS CANCELLED OR IS NOT HELD DUE TO
A LACK OF A QUORUM OR OTHER EMERGENCY, A SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING WILL BE
AUTOMATICALLY SCHEDULED FOR THE TUESDAY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CANCELLED MEETING.
ALL OF THE SCHEDULED AGENDA ITEMS FROM THAT CANCELLED MEETING SHALL AUTOMATICALLY BE
SCHEDULED AS AN AGENDA ITEM AT THE SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING (ORDINANCE 14087).
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PR - PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
9:00 AM INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AM - APPROVING THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:
MV -MAYORAL VETO(ES)
(Pursuant to Section 4(g)(5) of the charter of Miami, Florida, Item(s) vetoed by the Mayor shall be
placed by the city clerk as the first substantive item(s) for the commission consideration.)
END OF MAYORAL VETO(ES)
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CA - CONSENT AGENDA
Unless a member of the City Commission wishes to remove a specific item from this portion of the agenda, Item
CA.1 through CA.5 constitute the Consent Agenda. These resolutions are self-explanatory and are not expected to
require additional review or discussion. Each item will be recorded as individually numbered resolutions, adopted
unanimously by the following motion.
"...that the Consent Agenda comprised of item CA.1 through CA.5 be adopted..."
The Presiding Officer or City Clerk shall state the following: "Before the vote on adopting items
included in the Consent Agenda is taken, is there anyone present who is an objector or proponent
that wishes to speak on any item in the Consent Agenda. Hearing none, the vote on the adoption
of the Consent Agenda will now be taken."
CA.1
18853
Department of Police
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING
THE PURCHASE OF A FORD CARGO VAN IN THE AMOUNT OF
SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY DOLLARS
($64,870.00), FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI'S ("CITY") POLICE
DEPARTMENT ("DEPARTMENT") TO BE UTILIZED FOR
INVESTIGATIONS RELATED TO INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST
CHILDREN THAT REQUIRE THE TRANSPORTATION OF
SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE
DEPARTMENT'S LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND, PROJECT
NUMBER 19-690001, AWARD 1169, TASK 04, EXPENDITURE
EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZATION 191602 AND ACCOUNT CODE
12500.191602.664000.0.0, SUCH EXPENDITURES HAVING BEEN
APPROVED BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE DIRECTIVES PROVIDED IN SECTION 932.7055, FLORIDA
STATUTES, AS AMENDED.
Districts Impacted: All
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CA.2
18736
Department of Police
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE AUDIT OF CERTAIN
CIVILIAN POSITIONS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI'S ("CITY") POLICE
DEPARTMENT ("DEPARTMENT") WITH A FISCAL IMPACT
ESTIMATED AT $150,000.00 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026, WHICH
SHALL BE FULLY FUNDED THROUGH THE REALLOCATION OF
APPROPRIATED FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT CODE
00001.191501.552010.0.0 MOTOR FUEL BUDGETED LINE ITEM,
RESULTING IN NO NET FISCAL IMPACT; SAID ACTIONS INCLUDE:
THE RECLASSIFICATION OF ONE (1) VACANT ADMINISTRATIVE
AIDE I POSITION AND (1) VACANT CLERK I POSITION TO CREATE
ONE (1) LATENT PRINT EXAMINER POSITION TO HELP TO REDUCE
THE BACKLOG OF LATENT PRINT CASES, IMPROVE
PRODUCTIVITY, AND HELP TO DISSEMINATE IDENTIFICATION
REPORTS TO DETECTIVES IN A TIMELY MANNER; ONE (1)
ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE II POSITION TO CREATE ONE (1) POLICE
COMMUNICATIONS RECORDS CUSTODIAN POSITION FOR
COORDINATING AND RESPONDING TO OVER 2500 PUBLIC
RECORDS REQUESTS YEARLY TO COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 119,
FLORIDA STATUTES, INCLUDING APPEARING IN COURT AND
GIVING SWORN DEPOSITIONS FOR THE COMMUNICATIONS UNIT;
FURTHER CREATING ONE (1) CITY -FUNDED VICTIM ADVOCATE
POSITION CRITICAL TO MAINTAIN SERVICE CONTINUITY AND
HONORING CITY'S COMMITMENT TO VICTIMS OF CRIME; ALL
PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R-21-0402 ADOPTED SEPTEMBER
23, 2021, AND RESOLUTION NO. R-21-0408 ADOPTED OCTOBER 1,
2021; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE ANY
NECESSARY CHANGES TO ADJUST, AMEND, AND APPROPRIATE
THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 OPERATING BUDGET, FIVE-YEAR
FINANCIAL PLAN, STRATEGIC PLAN, AND MULTI -YEAR CAPITAL
PLAN REGARDING CITY SERVICES AND RESOURCES AS
NECESSARY, LEGALLY ALLOWED, AND APPLICABLE IN ORDER TO
AUDIT AND CREATE SAID POSITIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT;
RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING CERTAIN NECESSARY
ACTIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER AND DESIGNATED CITY
DEPARTMENTS TO UPDATE THE RELEVANT FINANCIAL
CONTROLS, PROJECT CLOSE-OUTS, ACCOUNTING ENTRIES, AND
COMPUTER SYSTEMS; PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Districts Impacted: All
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CA.3 RESOLUTION
18784 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
De artment of ATTACHMENT(S), ACCEPTING NINE (9) RIGHT-OF-WAY DEEDS AND
p ONE (1) QUIT CLAIM RIGHT-OF-WAY DEED OF DEDICATION
Resilience and Public ("DEEDS"), AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND
Works INCORPORATED, FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES; APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDATION OF THE DEEDS IN THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; FURTHER
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RETAIN A COPY OF THE DEEDS.
CA.4
18862
Office of the City
Attorney
CA.5
18905
Office of the City
Attorney
Districts Impacted: All
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING
THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY ANTHONY DAVE CRUZ,
WITHOUT ADMISSION OF LIABILITY, THE TOTAL SUM OF THIRTY
SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($37,000.00) IN FULL AND COMPLETE
SETTLEMENT OF ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS,
INCLUDING ALL CLAIMS FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES, AGAINST THE
CITY OF MIAMI AND ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES
(COLLECTIVELY, "CITY") IN THE CASE STYLED ANTHONY DAVE
CRUZ VS. CITY OF MIAMI, PENDING IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, CASE NO.: 2024-22092-CA 01, UPON THE
EXECUTION OF A GENERAL RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS BROUGHT FOR NEGLIGENCE PENDING IN STATE
COURT AND A DISMISSAL OF THE CITY WITH PREJUDICE;
ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT NO.
50001.301001.545011.0000.00000.
Districts Impacted:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING
THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH LEGAL ACTION, IF
NECESSARY, AGAINST MINISHA MARSHALL LOCATED AT 1371
NORTHWEST 61 STREET, #2, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33142 ("PROPERTY")
TO OBTAIN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY AND SEEK ANY
OTHER LEGAL REMEDIES AVAILABLE AT LAW.
Districts Impacted:
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
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PH.1
18874
PH.2
18898
Department of
Resilience and Public
Works
PH - PUBLIC HEARINGS
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AFTER A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY
AND ALL ACTION(S) NECESSARY TO EXPEDITIOUSLY REQUEST
THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AND PUBLIC WORKS ("DTPW") CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
TRAFFIC FLOW MODIFICATIONS, WAIVE THE REQUIRED RESIDENT
CONCURRENCE, AND EXEMPT THE BALLOTING PROCESS, IN
ORDER TO EXPEDITIOUSLY PROCEED WITH THE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES AT TWENTY (20)
LOCATIONS IN THE ROADS RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD, AS
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A
CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO DTPW DIRECTOR
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Rolando Escalona
Districts Impacted:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), ACCEPTING THE PLAT TITLED "OAK ROW 2900,"
A REPLAT IN THE CITY OF MIAMI OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED
IN ATTACHMENT "1," SUBJECT TO SATISFACTION OF ALL
CONDITIONS REQUIRED BY THE PLAT AND STREET COMMITTEE
AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED,
AND THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 55-8 OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; ACCEPTING THE
DEDICATIONS SHOWN ON THE PLAT; AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
THE PLAT AND CAUSE THE RECORDATION OF THE PLAT IN THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Districts Impacted: District 2
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
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RE - RESOLUTIONS
RE.1 RESOLUTION
18642 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
De artment of ATTACHMENT(S), PERMITTING ENCROACHMENTS, PURSUANT TO
p SECTION 55-14(B) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA,
Resilience and Public IN CERTAIN CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") RIGHTS -OF -WAY IN
Works FURTHERANCE OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION'S ("FDOT") IMPROVEMENTS TO STATE ROAD
836 ("SR 836") AND INTERSTATE 395 ("1-395") FROM NORTHWEST
17 AVENUE TO BISCAYNE BAY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO NEGOTIATE THE CONVEYANCE OF FIFTEEN (15) EASEMENTS
TO THE GREATER MIAMI EXPRESSWAY AGENCY ("GMX") FOR SAID
ENCROACHMENTS AND ACCEPT TWO (2) EASEMENTS FROM GMX,
IN THE AREAS SUBSTANTIALLY DEPICTED HEREIN; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO
EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS RESOLUTION.
Districts Impacted: District 1
History:
01/08/26 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 02/26/26
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/26/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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RE.2 RESOLUTION
18763 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE
CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CHARTER"), FOR
CONSIDERATION AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
CONCURRENTLY WITH THE PRIMARY GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION
ON AUGUST 18, 2026, PROPOSING, UPON APPROVAL OF THE
ELECTORATE, AMENDING SECTION 4(B) OF THE CHARTER, TITLED
"FORM OF GOVERNMENT; NOMINATION AND ELECTION/ELECTION
OF MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION; TERMS OF OFFICE; RECALL,"
SECTION 7 OF THE CHARTER, TITLED "ELECTION OF CITY
COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR," AND SECTION 12 OF THE
CHARTER, TITLED "FILLING VACANCIES FOR MAYOR AND
COMMISSION," TO CHANGE THE NOVEMBER 2029 GENERAL
ELECTION FOR THE OFFICE OF MAYOR TO AUGUST 2028,
THEREBY SHORTENING THE CURRENT 2025-2029 TERM FOR THE
OFFICE OF MAYOR TO THREE (3) YEARS, AND PROVIDING THAT
ALL SUBSEQUENT YEARS FOR THE GENERAL ELECTIONS AND
RUN-OFF ELECTIONS OF THE CITY FOR THE OFFICE OF MAYOR
TO BE HELD EVERY FOUR (4) YEARS THEREAFTER SO THE DATES
OF THE GENERAL ELECTION FOR THE OFFICE OF MAYOR ARE
CONCURRENT WITH ANY STATEWIDE OR COUNTYWIDE
ELECTION; FURTHER MODIFYING THE RUN-OFF ELECTION
SCHEDULE TO NOVEMBER 2028, AMENDING THE PERIOD FOR
QUALIFICATION, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADJUSTMENT OF
EXISTING TERMS OF OFFICE DUE TO SAID CHANGE; FURTHER
PROVIDING THAT UPON APPROVAL OF THE ELECTORATE, THIS
AMENDMENT WILL BE IMMEDIATELY EFFECTIVE.
SPONSOR(S): Mayor Eileen T. Higgins
Districts Impacted:
RE.3 RESOLUTION
18926 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE AMENDED
GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("OMNI CRA"),
ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A," IN THE AMOUNT
OF SEVENTY-THREE MILLION, SIXTY FOUR THOUSAND TWO
HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS
($73,064,289.00) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1,
2025 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 ("AMENDED BUDGET"), AS
APPROVED BY THE OMNI CRA'S BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Damian Pardo
Districts Impacted:
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RE.4 RESOLUTION
18925 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER TO WORK WITH THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AND
ANY OTHER RELEVANT CITY OF MIAMI DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP
A VIRTUAL BUILDING INSPECTION SYSTEM FOR SIMPLE, LOW -
RISK PERMITS AND TO REPORT TO THE CITY COMMISSION IN
SIXTY (60) DAYS ON THE PROGRESS OF IMPLEMENTATION AND
WHETHER SUCH SYSTEM CAN BE IMPLEMENTED EITHER BY AN
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE OR AN AMENDMENT TO THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Rolando Escalona
Districts Impacted:
RE.5 RESOLUTION
18938 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A LANDSCAPE
AND STORMWATER MAINTENANCE MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT ("MMOA") BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY') AND
THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
("FDOT") ON STATE ROADS AND AN INTER -AGENCY AGREEMENT
WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ("MDC") ON COUNTY STREETS AS
NEEDED.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Rolando Escalona
Districts Impacted:
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RE.6
18939
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.
Districts Impacted:
RE.7 RESOLUTION
18942 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE AND PRESENT TO THE CITY
COMMISSION, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF ADOPTION OF THIS
RESOLUTION, THE DRAFT FINAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
("RFP") FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI-OWNED
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ("GSA") SITE LOCATED AT
1970 NW 13 AVENUE AND 1950 NW 12 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA,
FOLIO NOS. 01-3135-000-0163 AND 01-3135-0010-010 (THE "GSA
SITE"), FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL CONSISTENT WITH THE
POLICIES STATED HEREIN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela
Districts Impacted:
END OF RESOLUTIONS
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SR - SECOND READING ORDINANCE
SR.1 ORDINANCE Second Reading
18706 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION RENAMING
CERTAIN CITY OF MIAMI OWNED REAL PROPERTY CONSISTING OF
APPROXIMATELY 8,219 SQUARE FEET, LOCATED AT 1
SOUTHWEST SOUTH RIVER DRIVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, CURRENTLY
KNOWN AS "SIMON BOLIVAR PARK," AS "FISHERMAN'S PARK";
AMENDING CHAPTER 38/ARTICLE I OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "PARKS AND
RECREATION/IN GENERAL," BY AMENDING SECTION 38-30 OF THE
CITY CODE, CURRENTLY TITLED "NAMING OF SIMON BOLIVAR
PARK" TO RENAME THE PROPERTY DESIGNATED THEREIN AS
"FISHERMAN'S PARK"; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE
THE RENAMING OF THE PARK; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Rolando Escalona
Districts Impacted:
History:
01/08/26 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 01/22/26
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/22/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
AYES: Christine King, Damian Pardo, Rolando Escalona, Ralph
"Rafael" Rosado
ABSENT: Miguel Angel Gabela
01/22/26 City Commission PASSED ON FIRST READING Next:
02/26/26
RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS] Next:
2/26/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner, District Three
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
END OF SECOND READING ORDINANCE
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FR - FIRST READING ORDINANCES
Note: Any proposed ordinance listed as an item for first reading in this section may be adopted as
an emergency measure upon being so determined by the City Commission.
FR.1 ORDINANCE First Reading
18208 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
Civil Service Board CHAPTER 40/ARTICLE III/SECTION 128 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED "PERSONNEL/CIVIL
SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS / GRIEVANCES AND ABUSES
GENERALLY," TO ESTABLISH SECTION 40-128(C), TITLED
"WHISTLEBLOWER COMPLAINT," TO PROVIDE DIRECTIONS TO
PERSONS DESIROUS OF A HEARING BEFORE THE BOARD,
PURSUANT TO THE FLORIDA 'WHISTLE -BLOWER ACT';
CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN
IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.
Districts Impacted: All
History:
11/20/25 City Commission NO ACTION TAKEN Next: 12/11/25
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Next: 12/11/2025 9:00 AM
12/11/25 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 02/26/26
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/26/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
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FR.2 ORDINANCE First Reading
18888 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.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela
Districts Impacted:
History:
02/12/26 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 02/26/26
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/26/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
FR.3 ORDINANCE First Reading
18937 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 2/ARTICLE XI/DIVISION 9 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED
"ADMINISTRATION/BOARDS, COMMITTEES,
COMMISSIONS/RESERVED," MORE SPECIFICALLY BY AMENDING
SECTION 2-1121 THROUGH 2-1139 OF THE CITY CODE TO
ESTABLISH THE "INTERFAITH ADVISORY COUNCIL" ("COUNCIL"),
STATING THE COUNCIL'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.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Districts Impacted:
END OF FIRST READING ORDINANCES
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AC.1
18927
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 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.
Districts Impacted:
END OF ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION
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PZ -PLANNING AND ZONING ITEM(S)
Planning and Zoning matters may be heard at any time. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 13903 and
Section 166.041(c), Florida Statutes, for ordinances changing the list of uses and ordinances
requesting zoning changes of ten (10) contiguous acres or more, at least one (1) hearing shall be
after 5:00 PM unless the City Commission elects to conduct that hearing at another time by a 4/5ths
affirmative vote.
PZ.1
18709
Department of
Planning
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 55, SECTION 55-15 OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED,
CLOSING, VACATING, ABANDONING, AND DISCONTINUING FOR
PUBLIC USE THE THOROUGHFARE OF NORTHEAST 64 TERRACE
("NE 64 TERRACE RIGHT OF WAY") GENERALLY BOUNDED BY
NORTHEAST 67 STREET TO THE NORTH, NORTHEAST 7 AVENUE
TO THE EAST, NORTHEAST 64 STREET TO THE SOUTH, AND
BISCAYNE BOULEVARD TO THE WEST, AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A"; MAKING FINDINGS;
CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
LOCATION: Generally, 6443 Biscayne Blvd
APPLICANT(S): Melissa Tapanes Llahues, Esq., on behalf of ACRE
GCDM Bay Investments II LLC
PURPOSE: ACRE GCDM Bay Investments II, LLC requests approval to
vacate and close a portion of the NE 64 Terrace right -of -way —
approximately 13,791 sq. ft. (0.317 acres) in accordance with Chapter
55, Section 55-15 of the City of Miami Code of Ordinances, as reflected in
The Legion West Tentative Plat.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: On December 17, 2025,
failed to recommend approval by a supermajority, as there was a motion
recommending approval, which failed by a vote of five to three (5-3).
Note for the Record: PZAB File ID 18536 Linked to this Legislative
File; ePlan PZ-19-5147
Districts Impacted: District 5
History:
01/22/26 City Commission INDEFINITELY DEFERRED Next:
02/26/26
RESULT: INDEFINITELY DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next:
2/26/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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PZ.2 ORDINANCE First Reading
16820 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
De artment of ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10544, AS
p AMENDED, THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE MIAMI
Planning COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN, PURSUANT TO SMALL
SCALE AMENDMENT PROCEDURES SUBJECT TO §163.3187,
FLORIDA STATUTES, BY CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE
DESIGNATION FROM "MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL" TO "RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL" OF THE ACREAGE
DESCRIBED HEREIN OF REAL PROPERTY AT THE SOUTHEASTERN
PORTION OF 490 NORTHEAST 78 STREET ROAD, AT 496
NORTHEAST 78 STREET ROAD, AND AT 498 NORTHEAST 78
STREET ROAD, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A"; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
LOCATION: Approximately 490 NE 78 St Rd, 496 NE 78 St Rd, 498 NE
78 St Rd
APPLICANT(S): Christopher Penelas, Esq., on behalf of LGE 79, LLC
PURPOSE: Future Land Use Map designation from Medium Density
Multifamily Residential to Restricted Commercial.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: On October 30, 2024,
recommended approval, by a vote of 8-2.
Note for the Record: Companion File ID 16821; PZAB File ID 16790
Linked to this Legislative File: ePlan: PZ-24-17561
Districts Impacted: District 5
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History:
11/21/24 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 02/27/25
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/27/2025 9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Reyes
02/27/25 City Commission INDEFINITELY DEFERRED Next:
09/25/25
RESULT: INDEFINITELY DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS]
9/25/2025 9:00 AM
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: Christine King, Miguel Angel Gabela, Damian Pardo
ABSENT: Joe Carollo, Manolo Reyes
Next:
09/25/25 City Commission INDEFINITELY DEFERRED Next:
02/26/26
RESULT: INDEFINITELY DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS]
2/26/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
Next:
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PZ.3 ORDINANCE First Reading
16821 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
De artment of ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF ORDINANCE
p NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
Planning FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY CHANGING THE
ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM: "T6-8-O," URBAN CORE
TRANSECT ZONE - OPEN, AND "T4-R," GENERAL URBAN
TRANSECT ZONE — RESTRICTED, TO "T6-8-O," URBAN CORE
TRANSECT ZONE — OPEN, AND "T5-O," URBAN CENTER TRANSECT
ZONE — OPEN, FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 490
NORTHEAST 78 STREET ROAD AND FROM "T4-R," GENERAL
URBAN TRANSECT ZONE — RESTRICTED, TO "T5-O," URBAN
CENTER TRANSECT ZONE - OPEN, FOR THE PROPERTIES
GENERALLY LOCATED AT 496 NORTHEAST 78 STREET ROAD AND
498 NORTHEAST 78 STREET ROAD, MIAMI, FLORIDA, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
LOCATION: Approximately 490 NE 78 Str Rd, 496 NE 78 St Rd, and 498
NE 78 St Rd
APPLICANT: Christopher Penelas, Esq., on behalf of LGE 79, LLC
PURPOSE: This will change the zoning classification from "T6-8-O,"
Urban Core Transect Zone - Open and "T4-R," Urban Transect Zone —
Restricted to "T6-8-O," Urban Core Transect Zone — Open and "T5-O,"
Urban Center Transect Zone — Open for the property generally located at
490 Northeast 78 Street Road and "T4-R," General Urban Transect Zone
— Restricted to "T5-O," Urban Center Transect Zone — Open for the
properties generally located at 496 Northeast 78 Street Road and 498
Northeast 78 Street Road.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: On October 30, 2024,
recommended approval, by a vote of 8-2.
Note for the Record: Companion File ID 16820; PZAB File ID 16791
Linked to this Legislative File: ePlan PZ-24-17569
Districts Impacted: District 5
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History:
11/21/24 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 02/27/25
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/27/2025 9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Reyes
02/27/25 City Commission INDEFINITELY DEFERRED Next:
09/25/25
RESULT: INDEFINITELY DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS]
9/25/2025 9:00 AM
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: Christine King, Miguel Angel Gabela, Damian Pardo
ABSENT: Joe Carollo, Manolo Reyes
Next:
09/25/25 City Commission INDEFINITELY DEFERRED Next:
02/26/26
RESULT: INDEFINITELY DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS]
2/26/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Rosado
Next:
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PZ.4
15466
Office of Zoning
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION GRANTING /
DENYING THE APPEAL FILED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI'S ZONING
DEPARTMENT REVERSING / AFFIRMING THE PLANNING ZONING
AND APPEALS BOARD'S DECISION AS SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION
NO. PZAB-R-23-117 REVERSING THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S
REVOCATION OF A CERTIFICATE OF USE PURSUANT TO SECTION
2-211 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED ("CITY CODE") AND SECTION 7.1.2.1 OF ORDINANCE NO.
13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA,
AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT APPROXIMATELY 5830 NORTHWEST 12 AVENUE, MIAMI,
FLORIDA ("PROPERTY"), AND REVERSING / UPHOLDING THE
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REVOCATION OF THE CERTIFICATE OF
USE NO. 1402000285 FOR THE PROPERTY; MAKING FINDINGS;
CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
LOCATION(S): 5830 Northwest 12 Avenue
APPLICANT(S): Felix Rodriquez, Esq.
APPELLANT(S) to PZAB: Felix Rodriguez, Esq.
APPELLANT(S) TO CITY COMMISSION: Dan Goldberg, Former Zoning
Administrator; Tamara Frost, Zoning Administrator
PURPOSE: The Appellant seeks to appeal the Planning, Zoning and
Appeals Board decision.
FINDING(S):
OFFICE OF ZONING: Recommended denial of the appeal and upholding
the decision of the Zoning Administrator to deny the Certificate of Use.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: On December 6, 2023,
granted the appeal and reversed the decision of the Zoning Administrator
by a vote of 7 to 1.
Note for the Record: PZAB File ID 15048 Linked to this Legislative
File
Districts Impacted: District 5
History:
02/22/24 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 04/11/24
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/11/2024 9:00 AM
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Reyes
04/11/24 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 07/25/24
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/25/2024 9:00 AM
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Reyes
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07/25/24 City Commission INDEFINITELY DEFERRED Next:
02/13/25
RESULT: INDEFINITELY DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next:
2/13/2025 9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Manolo Reyes, Commissioner
AYES: Christine King, Miguel Angel Gabela, Damian Pardo,
Manolo Reyes
ABSENT: Joe Carollo
02/13/25 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 07/24/25
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/24/2025 9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
AYES: King, Carollo, Gabela, Pardo, Reyes
07/24/25 City Commission INDEFINITELY DEFERRED Next:
02/26/26
RESULT: INDEFINITELY DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next:
2/26/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
AYES: Christine King, Miguel Angel Gabela, Damian Pardo,
Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
ABSENT: Joe Carollo
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PZ.5 ORDINANCE Second Reading
18014 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
De artment of ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
p MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), AMENDING
Planning ARTICLE 6, TITLED "SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS," TO CLARIFY
AUTO -RELATED COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS, UPDATE
ASSOCIATED DESIGN STANDARDS, AND STREAMLINE THE
PROCESS FOR THE REESTABLISHMENT OF THOSE RECENTLY
OPERATING; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
APPLICANT(S): Arthur Noriega V, Former City Manager on behalf of the
City of Miami
PURPOSE: The amendments clarify regulations and update design
standards relating to Auto -Related Commercial Uses including Car
Washes, Gas Stations, Vehicle Rental Facilities, and Auto -Sales
Dealerships. A by Right process is available when certain criteria are
complied with. The updated standards also streamline the process for the
reestablishment of recently operating Auto -Related Commercial uses,
while providing protection to the neighborhood character and mitigating
the impact on adjacent properties.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: On December 17, 2025,
recommended approval, by a vote of 8-0.
Note for the Record: PZAB File ID 18632 Linked to this Legislative
File
Districts Impacted: All
History:
11/20/25 City Commission NO ACTION TAKEN Next: 12/11/25
RESULT:
NO ACTION TAKEN Next: 12/11/2025 9:00 AM
01/22/26 City Commission PASSED ON FIRST READING Next:
02/26/26
RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS] Next:
2/26/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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PZ.6 ORDINANCE Second Reading
18479 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
De artment of ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING
p ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED
Planning ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1, TITLED
"DEFINITIONS," TO INTRODUCE AND CLARIFY DEFINITIONS
RELATED TO VESSELS; FURTHER AMENDING ARTICLE 3, SECTION
3.6, TITLED "GENERAL TO ZONES/OFF-STREET PARKING AND
LOADING STANDARDS," AND ARTICLE 6, SECTION 6.1, TABLE 13,
TITLED "SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS/INTENT AND
EXCLUSIONS," TO CREATE CONSISTENCY WITH THE DEFINITIONS
AND ESTABLISH AND UPDATE REGULATIONS, PROCESSES, AND
BY RIGHT CRITERIA PERTAINING TO VESSELS, BOAT SLIPS, BOAT
HOUSES, AND DOCKS / PIERS; FURTHER AMENDING ARTICLE 6,
SECTION 6.3, TITLED "SUPPLEMENTAL
REGULATIONS/COMMERCIAL USES," TO ESTABLISH A NEW
SUBSECTION REGULATING MARINE -RELATED COMMERCIAL
ESTABLISHMENTS; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
APPLICANT(S): Arthur Noriega V, Former City Manager on behalf of the
City of Miami
PURPOSE: The amendments update definitions, clarify land use
regulations, and modernize design standards relating to Vessels, Boat
Slips, Boat Houses, Docks / Piers, and Marine -Related Commercial. A By
Right process has been made available when the proposal complies with
specified criteria. Updated standards support their development and
regulate their use, while also providing protection for neighborhood
character and mitigating the impact on adjacent properties.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: On November 19, 2025
recommended approval, by a vote of 9-0.
Note for the Record: PZAB File ID 18372 Linked to this Legislative
File
Districts Impacted: All
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History:
12/11/25 City Commission NO ACTION TAKEN Next: 01/22/26
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Next: 1/22/2026 9:00 AM
01/22/26 City Commission PASSED ON FIRST READING Next:
02/26/26
RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS] Next:
2/26/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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PZ.7 ORDINANCE First Reading
18838 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3, TITLED
"GENERAL TO ZONES," TO MODIFY THE AFFORDABLE AND
ATTAINABLE MIXED -INCOME TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT
DENSITY PROGRAM; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Christine King
APPLICANT(S): James Reyes, City Manager, on behalf of the City of
Miami
PURPOSE: The request seeks approval to amend the Miami 21 zoning
code by adjusting the number of attainable mixed -income housing units a
development must provide to qualify for the Attainable Mixed -Income
Housing Transfer of Development Density Program, to refine program
requirements and support mixed -income housing development.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: Scheduled to be heard on
February 18, 2026.
Note for the Record: PZAB File ID 18899 Linked to this Legislative
File
Districts Impacted: All
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PZ.8
18818
Department of
Planning
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
GRANTING/DENYING THE APPEAL FILED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI ("APPELLANT") AND
REVERSING/AFFIRMING/MODIFYING THE DECISION OF THE MIAMI
HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD'S
APPROVAL, PURSUANT TO SECTION 23-6.2(B)(4) OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, OF THE APPELLANT'S
APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS TO PERMIT NEW CONSTRUCTION AND SITE
IMPROVEMENTS, ON A PROPERTY LOCATED APPROXIMATELY AT
411 NORTHEAST 69 STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33138, WITHIN THE
PALM GROVE HISTORIC DISTRICT; WITH FOLIO NUMBER 01-3218-
004-0920.
LOCATION: Approximately, 411 Northeast 69 Street
APPLICANT(S) TO THE HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL
PRESERVATION BOARD ("HEPB"): Victor Turner, Director, City of
Miami Department of Housing and Community Development
APPELLANT(S) TO THE CITY COMMISSION: Victor Turner, Director,
City of Miami Department of Housing and Community Development
PURPOSE: Appellant requests the City Commission modify the HEPB
decision.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval of the appeal.
HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD: Deferred
on January 6, 2026 to February 3, 2026. On February 3, 2026, approved
with conditions, by a vote of seven to two (7-2).
Note for the Record: File ID 18665 Linked to this Legislative File
Districts Impacted: District 5
END OF PLANNING AND ZONING ITEM(S)
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DI - DISCUSSION ITEM
NOTE: Legislation may result from City Commission consideration of any Commission Discussion
item. Should Legislation result from the Discussion, public comment related to the Legislation will be
heard.
This portion of the agenda is separately designated as being available for the purpose of providing
and securing City Commission information, direction, and guidance in significant pending and
concluded matters, including matters not specifically set forth in this section.
It is anticipated that no input from anyone other than the City personnel is needed or expected while
the City Commission is considering any matter in this portion of the Agenda.
DI.1
18922
DISCUSSION ITEM
A DISCUSSION IN REFERENCE TO THE CHIEF OF POLICE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela
Districts Impacted:
End of Discussion Item
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FL - FUTURE LEGISLATION
Pursuant to Resolution R-23-0075, the full title of any amendment to the City of Miami Code, or
Text Amendment to the Miami 21 Code, sponsored or co -sponsored by the City Administration
shall be published in the "Future Legislation" section of the City Commission agenda for one (1)
regular City Commission meeting prior to placing the proposed amendment on a subsequent
City Commission agenda for First Reading. Items placed in the Future Legislation section
shall require no action from the City Commission.
The public may submit their comments to futurelegislation@miamigov.com Comments shall be
accepted through the period indicated under each Ordinance. Once the public comment period
has closed, said public comments shall be included as supporting documentation to the
legislation. The public comment period shall re -open for fifteen (15) days for additional public
comment after the proposed amendment is published after first reading.
(Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail
address released in response to a public records request or published pursuant to
Resolution R-23-0075, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact the City
Commission or City Administration by phone or in writing.)
FL.1
18708
Department of Building
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE BY THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 20 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION,"
PROVIDING GUIDELINES AND TIMELINESS FOR RE -CERTIFICATION
OF EXISTING DRAINAGE SYSTEMS.
Districts Impacted: All
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City Commission
Meeting Agenda February 26, 2026
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18904
Department of
Planning
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED
("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1 SECTION 1.2, TITLED
"DEFINITION OF TERMS," TO DEFINE ELECTRIC VEHICLE READY
AND ARTICLE 3, SECTION 3.6, TITLED "OFF-STREET PARKING AND
LOADING STANDARDS," TO REMOVE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CAPABLE
PARKING REQUIREMENTS ARTICLE 4, TABLE 4, TITLED "DENSITY,
INTENSITY AND PARKING (T4)," "DENSITY, INTENSITY AND
PARKING (T5)", "DENSITY, INTENSITY AND PARKING (T6)",
"DENSITY, INTENSITY AND PARKING (CS)', "DENSITY INTENSITY
AND PARKING (CI)", "DENSITY, INTENSITY AND PARKING (CI -HD)",
"DENSITY, INTENSITY AN PARKING (D1)", "DENSITY, INTENSITY
AND PARKING (D2)", AND "DENSITY, INTENSITY AND PARKING
(D3)", APPENDIX J "WYNWOOD NRD-1", AND APPENDIX P
"WYNWOOD NORTE NRD-2" TO REDUCE PARKING REQUIREMENTS
WHEN ELECTRIC VEHICLE READY PARKING IS PROVIDED; MAKING
FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.
Note for the Record: 18815 Linked to this Legislative File
Districts Impacted: All
END OF FUTURE LEGISLATION
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