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REPORT:
Selena Brogdon, Commission Reporter
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INVOCATION AS PROVIDED IN RULE 5.05(H)
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Chairwoman Edmonson convened the Board of County Commissioners Special meeting concerning Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) relief efforts at 11:00 a.m.
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ROLL CALL
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In addition to the members of the Board, the following members were present: Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez; Deputy Mayors Edward Marquez and Maurice Kemp; County Attorney Abigail Price-Williams; First Assistant County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan; and Deputy Clerks Jovel Shaw, Selena Brogdon, and Kely Delille.
SETTING THE AGENDA
First Assistant County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan advised the Board the purpose for today�s special meeting was to implement Special Agenda Items related to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19/COVID) pandemic, provide an update on the Florida Legislature 2020 Session and Gubernatorial action, and consider Special Agenda Items No. 7A and 7A Substitute. She indicated no other business should be transacted other than the matters provided in the notice. Attorney
Bonzon-Keenan stated a motion to set the agenda was in order. In addition, she announced Commissioner Higgins requested to be added as co-sponsor for Special Agenda Item No. 11.
It was moved by Commissioner Sosa that today�s (7/16) special meeting agenda be approved. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Higgins, and upon being put to a vote, passed by a vote of 13-0.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD AS PROVIDED IN RULE 6.06
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Chairwoman Edmonson opened the reasonable opportunity for the public to be heard and the following person(s) appeared via Zoom or telephone to speak:
Mr. Dennis Edwards, Volunteer Board Member, Florida Cultural Alliance, 2907 Seminole Street; Coconut Grove, thanked Miami-Dade Mayor Gimenez and the Commission for supporting the non-profit arts and cultural community. He noted a quarter of a million dollars was cut from their budget. Mr. Edwards urged the Board to support the workers in the cultural arts field.
Mr. Miguel Ferro, Director, Wynwood Step Up, 3000 North; Miami Avenue, represented 500 families that earned a living devoted to 12 theatres of the Hispanic Community. He indicated their industry felt financial hardship due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19\COVID) because their revenue was dependent upon ticket sales. He urged the Board to support this item to provide relief for the 500 families (actors, producers, and directors) the theatres represented today.
After no one else appeared wishing to speak, the reasonable opportunity was closed.
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SPECIAL ITEM(S)
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Special Item No. 1
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Discussion Item
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Audrey M. Edmonson
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DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) PANDEMIC
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Special Item No. 2
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Discussion Item
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Audrey M. Edmonson
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DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING UPDATE FROM LOCAL MEDICAL EXPERTS
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Dr. Lanetta Bront�-Hall, President and CEO, Florida Sickle Cell Foundation (Miami/Fort Lauderdale) for Disease Research spoke in connection to Special Agenda Item No. 3. She thanked Chairwoman Edmonson for allowing her to share information about this disease during the pandemic. Dr. Bront�-Hall advised the Board the Center for Disease Control (CDC) added sickle cell disease to the list of underlying illness that could result in a severe case of COVID-19 if contracted, noting Florida ranked the highest in the birth of sickle cell disease in the nation with a great portion in Miami-Dade County. Dr. Bront�-Hall indicated patients not getting monthly blood transfusions treatment were at higher stroke risk and noted this condition was highly preventable. Dr. Bront�-Hall reported e-Prescribed would be implemented providing patient�s blood work and pain medication without a physical visit, encouraged by the CDC (tele-medicine/remote health care services). She advocated for temporary medical facilities to increase capacity for essential blood transfusion treatment for sickle cell patients and COVID related health care services in the Liberty City community.
Ms. Nancy Duerr, SAG-AFTRA, Local/National Board Member and Actor, Non-Profit Organization, (Screen Actors Guild, and Labor Union) 2451 Brickell Avenue; Miami, Florida. She spoke in the absence of Ms. Maria Rhodes. Ms. Duerr noted thousands of actors and related administrators were out of work and noted cultural organizations contributed to the financial engine of Miami-Dade County. From the extended family of the arts community, she thanked the commissioners for their leadership and generous support of the arts.
Ms. Ruth Wiesen, Director of the Thomas Armour Youth Ballet, 5818 SW 73rd Street; Miami, Florida thanked Miami-Dade Mayor Gimenez and commissioners for their strong support of arts and arts education. She indicated there were 50 employees that experienced hardship to meet expenses. She requested for COVID relief funds to be allocated to the arts industry to help strengthen and stimulate our Miami-Dade community.
Ms. Deborah Spiegelman, CEO, Miami Children�s Museum, 980 McArthur Causeway; Miami Beach, Florida thanked Miami-Dade Mayor Gimenez and commissioners for their support. She reported their doors were closed since March 13th and lost approximately $2 million in admission and program revenues. Ms. Spiegelman reported in these unprecedented times they have been creative by reducing their budget, reduced staff by 40%, developed new programs to expand their offerings. She urged the Board to allocated CARES Act Funds to their cultural institutions.
Dr. Yesenia Villalta, Administrator/Health Officer, Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade spoke in connection to Special Item No. 2 and provided an update regarding Miami-Dade COVID data; testing sites and results. She reported 392 new COVID cases were reported this morning, totaling 75,425 cases in Miami-Dade County. Thus far, she indicated over 462,196 people were tested in Miami-Dade. Dr. Villalta indicated the largest group impacted were between ages of 18 and 34. She indicated COVID cases increased due to exposure through contact with household family members and social gatherings. Dr. Villalta also reported emergency rooms visits have remained steady since July 15th, individuals with difficulty breathing decreased by 10%, 212 patients (54%) were on ventilators, and reported 1,246 deaths.
Dr. Tanira B. Damasceno Ferreira, Chief Medical Officer, University of Miami Health Hospitals/Clinics reported COVID cases tripled since March with an increase number of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients, stressing the medical system. She explained JMH�s future operational plans to run two hospitals, COVID and NON-COVID care services for two hospitals. Dr. Ferreira advocated for Miami-Dade Mayor Gimenez and the Board to disseminate a uniform message for the public to follow medical guidelines to stop community spread of COVID.
Mr. Carlos Migoya, President and Chief Executive Officer, Jackson Health Systems, explained the work that happened behind scene to stop the spread of COVID and was currently exploring with other hospitals, how many COVID patients could hospitals contained in the event of a surge. He corrected the record on CNN, national media television last night that falsely reported Miami-Dade, Jackson Memorial Hospital was converting make shift ICU beds. He indicated although COVID cases were on the rise, hospitalization was on the decline, discharging at the same rate of admittance. Mr. Migoya indicated the results and effects of restrictive measures taken to slow the spread of COVID would be noticeable two weeks later. He mentioned the shortage of the drug, Remdesivir was received but not enough doses for all hospitalized patients.
Dr. Marty spoke in connection to Special Agenda Item No. 2 to report Baptist Hospital System have reached maximum capacity and were transferring patients to other hospitals. She advocated to implement accurate and expedited test results (within 24 hours) to determine if following medical guidelines slow the spread and to emphasized the urgency to formulate a comprehensive action plan to contain the virus before the spread becomes uncontrollable.
Dr. Cheryl L. Holder, President, Florida State National Medical Association (Florida Chapter), presenting African American Physicians in the state of Florida urged the Board to provide support to diverse clinicians and highly vulnerable communities; North Miami, Liberty City, and Little Haiti (zip codes 33161 33168) by including the cooperation of trusted messengers to increase public awareness to combat COVID while seeking varied ways to deliver care and readdress ways to maximize the treatment for public health and to expand resources.
Dr. Marie Ettiene Chairwoman, Legislative Affairs in Public Relations for Haitian American Nurses Association/Second Vice President, Black Nurses Association (Miami Chapter) spoke in connection to Special Item No. 3 emphasizing the high importance of their jobs of connecting families during the hospice stage and noted healthcare providers placed themselves on the front line by risking their own immunity. Dr. Ettiene urged the Board to support this special item and other initiatives to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Dr. Anthony Hall (Neurosurgeon), President, James Wilson Bridges, President, National Medical Society, Inc. (Local Miami-Dade County Chapter) spoke in connection to Special Agenda Item No. 3 and opined by taking care of the vulnerable and special needs community (sickle cell patients in Miami-Dade), to alleviate hospitals from being over stressed by expanding services and practices in other facilities already established. In addition, he indicated the need for evening testing in Miami-Dade vulnerable communities.
Dr. Edward Lucas awaited for his opportunity to speak and was made unavailable due to a medical emergency. Dr. Holder spoke on his behalf in regards to how COVID-19 impacted the Latin community. She indicated the number of COVID cases increased in the Latin community was due to the need to inform the public through trusted messengers to educate residents how to stop the spread. She emphasized the importance to implement strategies to test/track to flatten the curve.
Ms. Janet Copeland 824 Cortez Street; Coral Gables spoke in reference to how residents without local identification were denied services (testing/food) during the COVID pandemic. She asked the Board to approve this item for residents to have a Miami-Dade County endorsed identification card via third party issued. She stated she would later follow up with the Board to initiate their support for this program.
Ms. Wendy Kallergis, President, Greater Miami Hotel Association spoke in support of the Hospitality Fund with Florida International University (F.I.U.) and Miami-Dade County, the $35 million Business Grant Program and the $5 million South Beach Seafood Festival (SOBE). She commended Miami-Dade Mayor Gimenez, F.I.U. partners, and others for their support.
Mr. John Shubin, Board of Trustees Chairman, History Miami, 46 SW 1st Street; Miami, Florida emphasized the importance of funding cultural institutions as an educational outreach to the community. He thanked the Board for the work they have done for the community.
Ms. Laura Munilla Board of Directors, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 6030 SW 114th Street; Miami, Florida asked the Board to allocate funds to the Arts and Cultural Organization. She noted Vizcaya visitation was operating at 15% of museum participation with an expected revenue loss of $3 million. Ms. Munilla opined the arts provides diversity and added culture to our community. She urged the Board to support the arts by keeping workers employed to keep the doors open was imperative for visitors and children.
Dr. Edward Lucas shared the COVID-19 devastation he witnessed in communities. He indicated by simply educating people to follow CDC medical guidelines could aid in the reduction of ICU admissions and even eradicate the virus.
Ms. Lourdes Lopez, Assistant Director, Miami City Ballet 2200 Liberty Avenue; Miami, Florida reported the arts permeate enrichment into our community but has experienced heavy impacts due to COVID-19 ; $60 million in revenue loses and 9,000 jobs lost. She urged the Board to support the art sector.
Mr. Chad Bernstein, Founder/CEO, Guitars Over Guns, 169 East Flagler Street; Miami, Florida stated his foundation served children and communities from Homestead to Miami Gardens. He endorsed to keep the cultural arts community alive. Mr. Bernstein highlighted the arts provides personal growth, allows the expression of humanity, and contributes to the economy. He asked the Board to support this item.
Ms. Shellie Solomon, President, Children of Inmates, 160 NW 176 Street; Miami Gardens, Florida served over 1,200 children of incarcerated parents. She indicated children have been severely impacted by the cessation of jail visitation due to COVID-19 which also caused a hindrance on the organizations operational model and shifted to being a public health response. Dr. Solomon indicated the organization�s goal was parent reunification.
Mr. Franklin Sirmans, Director, Perez Art Museum, 1103 Biscayne Boulevard; Miami, Florida. He asked the Board to support the Arts, a $1.4 billion industry in South Florida, employs 1400 hardworking people, and provides a learning experience for children. He thanked Mayor Gimenez and commissioners for their support to preserve thousands of jobs and the cultural arts industry.
Ms. Carlene Sawyer, Director, Gratuitous Piano 3550 Biscayne Boulevard; Miami, Florida reported their State funding was lost two weeks ago and had to make cuts. In spite of cuts, she was delighted to share they provided two concerts per week, world-wide, on-line. Ms. Sawyer opined the arts cultivated private and public partnerships to bring jobs and revenue to the community. She thanked Mayor Gimenez and staff for their support of the arts.
Ms. Susan Rubio Rivera 14830 SW 307 Street; Leisure City, Florida spoke in support of the United Way. She asked for the Board to approve funds to help the community impacted by COVID-19. She reported, thus far the United Way assisted 154 families, donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) gear and mask; and helped to bring mobile testing to specific areas.
Mr. Gary Reshefsky, Former President, Miami Children�s Museum, 7401 SW 66th Street; Miami, Florida noted cultural arts was vital to our community and the economy. He requested for the Board to approve COVID relief funds to support the Miami Children�s Museum and others.
Mr. Jeff Berkowitz, President, Children�s Museum 2665 South Bayshore Drive; Miami, Florida requested the Board to approve this item by allocating Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to cultural institutions to sustain the arts. He reported after closing their doors, March 13th, the museum launched 80 virtual programs for families. He thanked the commissioners� for the work they have done and asked the Board to approve this item to help the arts survive this economy.
Mr. Marcell Phillipe, Chairman, American Museum of the Cuban Dias Program 1200 Coral Way; Miami, Florida indicated COVID has widely impacted society financially.
Mr. Arturo Lopez stated museums have played an important role in merging communities together. He urged the Board to consider stabilizing the operational requirements needed to fund cultural institutions.
Mr. Cesar Alvarez, Chairman, Frost Science Museum requested the Board to allocate funds to the museum. He emphasized the Board�s decision to assist the arts would be viable to the museum�s long term success.
Ms. Rosey Gordon Wallace spoke in support of small business organizations, stated they economically contributed to Miami-Dade, and she asked the Board to continue their support to cultural organizations.
Mr. John Martinez, Casino Executive Director, Gray Wolf Peak Casino, 1615 NE 135 Street; Homestead, Florida thanked the Board for the work they do and asked for their support of Special Agenda Item No. 9.
Mr. Arturo Lopez, Executive Director Coalition of Florida Farm Worker�s Organization 14970 SW 209th Street; Leisure City, Florida; and Chair for the Migrant Service Provider stated his organization supports Farm Worker�s Organizations. He asked the Board to consider the big contribution farm workers provide to this economy and ask for CARES ACT funds be distributed equitably.
Mr. Timothy Barber, represented Black Archives and the Historic Lyrical Theatre, 819 NW 2nd Avenue; Miami, Florida spoke in support of Special Item No. 2. He opined the arts contributes to the economy and the community and urged the Board to support this item by keeping people employed. He thanked the Board for their time.
Ms. Harley Soza, member of Performing Arts Center (PAC) 3089 NW 94th Street; Miami, Florida advocated for the endorsement of a Community Identification (I.D.) Program for local residents to have identification after witnessing a personal friend denied emergency health care at a hospital for not having valid or proper local identification.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairwoman Edmonson closed the reasonable opportunity to speak.
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Special Item No. 3
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Discussion Item
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Audrey M. Edmonson
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DISCUSSION ITEM ON MEDICAL CARE IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
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Dr. Edward Lucas awaited for his opportunity to speak and was made unavailable due to a medical emergency. Dr. Holder spoke on his behalf in regards to how COVID-19 impacted the Latin community. She indicated the number of COVID cases increased in the Latin community was due to the need to inform the public through trusted messengers to educate residents how to stop the spread. She emphasized the importance to implement strategies to test/track to flatten the curve.
Ms. Janet Copeland 824 Cortez Street; Coral Gables spoke in reference to how residents without local identification were denied services (testing/food) during the COVID pandemic. She asked the Board to approve this item for residents to have a Miami-Dade County endorsed identification card via third party issued. She stated she would later follow up with the Board to initiate their support for this program.
Ms. Wendy Kallergis, President, Greater Miami Hotel Association spoke in support of the Hospitality Fund with Florida International University (F.I.U.) and Miami-Dade County, the $35 million Business Grant Program and the $5 million South Beach Seafood Festival (SOBE). She commended Miami-Dade Mayor Gimenez, F.I.U. partners, and others for their support.
Mr. John Shubin, Board of Trustees Chairman, History Miami, 46 SW 1st Street; Miami, Florida emphasized the importance of funding cultural institutions as an educational outreach to the community. He thanked the Board for the work they have done for the community.
Mr. Bruce Greer, Esquire., Board of Trustees President, Fair Child Tropical Botanical Gardens asked the Board to prioritize the arts in the appropriate category as other states such as New York that has kept the arts alive. He noted the arts are critical to the community, contributing to property value, employ residents, and create community.
Ms. Laura Munilla Board of Directors, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 6030 SW 114th Street; Miami, Florida asked the Board to allocate funds to the Arts and Cultural Organization. She noted Vizcaya visitation was operating at 15% of museum participation with an expected revenue loss of $3 million. Ms. Munilla opined the arts provides diversity and added culture to our community. She urged the Board to support the arts by keeping workers employed to keep the doors open was imperative for visitors and children.
Dr. Edward Lucas shared the COVID-19 devastation he witnessed in communities. He indicated by simply educating people to follow CDC medical guidelines could aid in the reduction of ICU admissions and even eradicate the virus.
Ms. Lourdes Lopez, Assistant Director, Miami City Ballet 2200 Liberty Avenue; Miami, Florida reported the arts permeate enrichment into our community but has experienced heavy impacts due to COVID-19; $60 million in revenue loses and 9,000 jobs lost. She urged the Board to support the art sector.
Mr. Chad Bernstein, Founder/CEO, Guitars Over Guns, 169 East Flagler Street; Miami, Florida stated his foundation served children and communities from Homestead to Miami Gardens. He endorsed to keep the cultural arts community alive. Mr. Bernstein highlighted the arts provides personal growth, allows the expression of humanity, and contributes to the economy. He asked the Board to support this item.
Ms. Shellie Solomon, President, Children of Inmates, 160 NW 176 Street; Miami Gardens, Florida served over 1,200 children of incarcerated parents. She indicated children have been severely impacted by the cessation of jail visitation due to COVID-19 which also caused a hindrance on the organizations operational model and shifted to being a public health response. Dr. Solomon indicated the organization�s goal was parent reunification.
Mr. Franklin Sirmans, Director, Perez Art Museum, 1103 Biscayne Boulevard; Miami, Florida. He asked the Board to support the Arts, a $1.4 billion industry in South Florida, employs 1400 hardworking people, and provides a learning experience for children. He thanked Mayor Gimenez and commissioners for their support to preserve thousands of jobs and the cultural arts industry.
Ms. Carlene Sawyer, Director, Gratuitous Piano 3550 Biscayne Boulevard; Miami, Florida reported their State funding was lost two weeks ago and had to make cuts. In spite of cuts, she was delighted to share they provided two concerts per week, world-wide, on-line. Ms. Sawyer opined the arts cultivated private and public partnerships to bring jobs and revenue to the community. She thanked Mayor Gimenez and staff for their support of the arts.
Ms. Susan Rubio Rivera 14830 SW 307 Street; Leisure City, Florida spoke in support of the United Way. She asked for the Board to approve funds to help the community impacted by COVID-19. She reported, thus far the United Way assisted 154 families, donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) gear and masks; and helped to bring mobile testing to specific areas.
Mr. Gary Reshefsky, Former President, Miami Children�s Museum, 7401 SW 66th Street; Miami, Florida noted cultural arts was vital to our community and the economy. He requested for the Board to approve COVID relief funds to support the Miami Children�s Museum and others.
Mr. Jeff Berkowitz, President, Children�s Museum 2665 South Bayshore Drive; Miami, Florida requested the Board to approve this item by allocating Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to cultural institutions to sustain the arts. He reported after closing their doors, March 13th, the museum launched 80 virtual programs for families. He thanked the commissioners� for the work they have done and asked the Board to approve this item to help the arts survive this economy.
Mr. Marcell Phillipe, Chairman, American Museum of the Cuban Dias Program 1200 Coral Way; Miami, Florida indicated COVID has widely impacted society financially.
Mr. Arturo Lopez stated museums have played an important role in merging communities together. He urged the Board to consider stabilizing the operational requirements needed to fund cultural institutions.
Mr. Cesar Alvarez, Chairman, Frost Science Museum requested the Board to allocate funds to the museum. He emphasized the Board�s decision to assist the arts would be viable to the museum�s long term success.
Ms. Rosey Gordon Wallace spoke in support of small business organizations, stated they economically contributed to Miami-Dade, and she asked the Board to continue their support to cultural organizations.
Mr. John Martinez, Casino Executive Director, Gray Wolf Peak Casino, 1615 NE 135 Street; Homestead, Florida thanked the Board for the work they do and asked for their support of Special Agenda Item No. 9.
Mr. Arturo Lopez, Executive Director Coalition of Florida Farm Worker�s Organization 14970 SW 209th Street; Leisure City, Florida; and Chair for the Migrant Service Provider stated his organization supports Farm Worker�s Organizations. He asked the Board to consider the big contribution farm workers provide to this economy and ask for CARES ACT funds be distributed equitably.
Mr. Timothy Barber, represented Black Archives and the Historic Lyrical Theatre, 819 NW 2nd Avenue; Miami, Florida spoke in support of Special Item No. 2. He opined the arts contributes to the economy and the community and urged the Board to support this item by keeping people employed. He thanked the Board for their time.
Ms. Harley Soza, member of Performing Arts Center (PAC) 3089 NW 94th Street; Miami, Florida advocated for the endorsement of a Community Identification (I.D.) Program for local residents to have identification after witnessing a personal friend denied emergency health care at a hospital for not having valid or proper local identification.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairwoman Edmonson closed the reasonable opportunity to speak.
In response to Commissioner Jordan�s inquiries regarding the new drug, Remdesivir, Mr. Carlos Migoya, President and Chief Executive Officer for Jackson Health Systems, stated 75 vials were received by Jackson Memorial Hospital (JMH) but it was still too early to tell if the drug was effective on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19\COVID) patients. He reported there was a worldwide shortage of this drug, now distributed by Gilead, the manufacturer versus the government. He explained the patient dosage would be a one week treatment, one vial each day. Mr. Migoya clarified to Commissioner Jordan patients were transferred out of Homestead Hospital(s) because there were more rooms within their own Baptist Hospital System.
Commissioner Jordan asked for the Miami-Dade County Attorney to prepare legislation for immigrants to receive identification to obtain medical services.
Commissioner Jordan requested statistics regarding families living in the same household affected with COVID-19. She pointed out there were no statistics provided about this particular issue. Commissioner Jordan indicated she wanted to be informed if families in this situation exist in her commission district to provide additional resources to those families.
In response to Commissioner Jordan�s concerns regarding families impacted with COVID-19, Mayor Gimenez indicated a program was established weeks ago for those situations which included hotel accommodations to help stop community spread, noting, more COVID-19 patients needed to take advantage of this program.
County Mayor Gimenez addressed Commissioner Jordan�s concerns if Miami-Dade�s economy was re-opened too soon to which he explained there was a gating criteria involved in making that determination, a positivity rate under 10% in conjunction with �The New Normal Guidelines Book.� Moving forward, he indicated promoting a more relaxed opening of businesses with less restrictions would require a 5% to 7% rate.
Commissioner Jordan expressed concern regarding the rise in COVID cases by reiterating several recent statistics, 32.6% increase of people with COVID-19 were between the ages of 18 � 34 and since yesterday there were 1,246 deaths in Miami Dade. She asked Mayor Gimenez what was the plan of action for gyms, beauty salons, and barber shops. Mayor Gimenez replied patrons must wear mask(s), if not those businesses would be closed if rules were not followed.
Commissioner Jordan suggested to use radio stations, trusted messengers, and local celebrities (Udonis Haslem or Luther Campbell) to educate the public to take proper action.
Chairwoman Edmonson indicated that plan was currently in progress and pre cautioned constituents to choose the correct trusted messengers to ensure the public would be properly educated about the Coronavirus. She advocated for people with sickle cell anemia to receive regularly monthly transfusions without interruption.
Commissioner Jordan also inquired if there were statistics or legislation regarding a county issued identification card to enable people to receive medical care services during the pandemic and asked for the County Attorney to prepare an item for her.
Commissioner Levine Cava indicated her team had legislation currently on hold and invited Commissioner Jordan to co-sponsor on this issue.
Commissioner Jordan will join Commissioner Levine Cava in preparing legislation and co-sponsoring the special item for immigrants to obtain County issued identification to have access to health care services during this pandemic.
In connection with Special Agenda Items No. 1 and 4, Commissioner Heyman spoke in support of casinos and indicated they have been considered a state of emergency, in the entertainment area, and emphasized they should be included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funds under Special agenda items numbers 4 and 11. She noted casinos were a mega employer to various facilities, employing thousands of people in Miami-Dade. She indicated Casino owners complied with not laying off employees and urged the Board to include the Casino industry when disseminating allocations from the CARES Act Fund.
Commissioner Heyman directed Deputy Mayor/Budget Director Jennifer Moon to research if casinos met the criteria to receive funding under the CARES Act. She indicated casinos were listed under a different category (entertainment) closely linked to hospitality and should be incorporated into this proposed special item. Commissioner Heyman accredited casino owners for being a major employer to thousands of local employees and noted they complied with safety measures under the capital improvements and prevented employee lay-offs during this critical time.
Commissioner Heyman mentioned the rapid increase of domestic violence in which Commissioner Sosa was leading the legislation on this issue and both were currently working with the criminal justice system.
In response to Commissioner Heyman�s concern regarding the increased mental health population and needed services, Ms. Moon indicated she would review unused allocations of COVID funds and in the future may be able to use unallocated funds of CARES Act money to assist with mental health issues.
Commissioner Heyman requested County Administration to locate county owned property, including libraries or City Halls, that could be used to facilitate Miami-Dade County Schools in expanding their social distancing capacities and reduce close physical contact as indicated in the Mayor�s Executive Order, particularly for the vulnerable population of students and teachers with underlying health conditions.
Commissioner Heyman provided the proper predicate for this proposed foregoing resolution to be an emergency by highlighting the following points for the Mayor�s proposed emergency ordinance to approve the Civil Uniform Citation Program needed to enforce mask wearing and other measures to reduce COVID-19 spread. She indicated the grounds for the predicate were listed as follows:
As a State of Emergency for Florida to provide fines up to $500 and imprisonment for up to 60 days
Include Code Inspectors (fire personnel) to increase the man power to follow up on executive orders to encourage compliance in addition to law enforcement
The implementation of additional code and law enforcement provides flexibility to not over crowd the jail population, under Miami-Dade County Code, Section 1-1
Under Miami-Dade Cod, Section, 1-1 provides for flexibility during an extraordinary situation (state-of emergency) for a review determined by officials and experts to address emergency matters to take appropriate action to protect public safety and health; comparatively, in this instance action to include the addition of authorized code enforcement personnel to provide civil citations under misdemeanor by allowing the ability to serve citations in an effort not to burden an overcrowded jail population and amending the recital clause.
First Assistant County Attorney Geri Bonzon Keenan indicated for the record the recital clauses and the effective date clause would establish the factual predicate to change the effective date to be included in the amendment for Special Item No. 7 Substitute to expedite the proposed emergency ordinance to make it effective immediately, today.
Commissioner Levine Cava raised concerns regarding the withholding of federal CARES Act Funds and requested Mayor Gimenez to use the CARES Act Fund to update the Miami-Dade Health Department�s out-of-date computer system to expedite reported data.
Mr. Migoya provided an oral status report to address Commissioner Levine Cava�s concerns regarding field hospitals capacity to receive COVID patients in preparation of a possible surge. He reported field hospitals challenges were the need of more beds at the incremental hospital, the designated area was a flood zone located in Miami Beach, and field hospitals would offer secondary care versus primary care. Mr. Migoya stated 100 nurses from out-of-state were deployed to arrive this week which include an additional 50 nurses as requested. Chairwoman Edmonson clarified mobile sites were for the vulnerable population Commissioner Levine Cava requested a regular detailed report of how isolation rooms were being utilized and made the following points and suggestions:
Support the marketing concept of deploying �trusted messengers� to spread education regarding COVID.
Pointed out Florida received $4.6 billion of undistributed funds not provided to counties.
Expand business programs to include small business programs to serve as non-profits to fulfill trusted messenger roles.
Use non-profit funds to provide assistance to the arts and cultural institutions and organizations.
Add business programs for non-profits to help expanded to serve the loan and small businesses programs.
Use the approved $10 million from the Housing Program by preparing mortgage relief for future evictions.
Support Utility Assistance and request for the program to mirror the Mahi Program.
Commissioner Levine Cava requested to be listed as a co-sponsor, along with Commissioner Sosa, on the Senior Meals Program, Non-Agenda item. (Legislative file number 201298) adopted by the Board July 13, 2020.
In response to Commissioner Levine Cava�s requested update regarding the League of Cities, Mayor Gimenez indicated the meeting was in reference to COVID-19 not the CARES Act Funds, noting the Miami-Dade Board of Commission would make the decision on how the monies were allocated.
Commissioner Levine Cava thanked Mayor Gimenez for adding United Way as a recipient of the CARES Act Funds.
Commissioner Levine Cava requested that Ms. Jennifer Moon verify whether or not needy families were asked by the United Way to provide documentation regarding their immigration status in order to receive assistance. She suggested to set up a criteria for cities to receive money by using the reimbursement model. Commissioner Levine Cava requested to allocate funds to mental health services by researching County money issued to isolate County dollars to fund mental health services.
Mayor Gimenez informed Commissioner Diaz there would be additional staffing available to enforce the emergency County Ordinance and other cities would require a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in order to issue civil citations. He also indicated that, in response to Commissioner Diaz� concern regarding Airbnbs and the hosting of parties and disobeying of social distance guidelines, a drive by order would be implemented to inspect Airbnb properties noncompliance with social distancing guidelines.
Commissioner Diaz raised concerns regarding people who received a negative COVID-19 test result reading but were never tested. Mayor Gimenez asked for those names to be forwarded to his office for additional inquiry as to how the mistake occurred to correct it.
Addressing Commissioner Diaz� concerns regarding the impasse that took place at the Miami-Dade League of Cities Board meeting regarding the appropriation of the $135 million CARES Act Fund, Mayor Gimenez indicated no further allocation list would be created, and emphasized this Board must make a decision on how the allocations of funds were to be distributed because collectively, the Board represent Miami-Dade County residents.
Commissioner Diaz requested to add an item on the agenda to help all citizens as it relates to the $137 million pending allocations. Mayor Gimenz suggested to set the item on the Official Agenda for the full Board�s consideration.
Chairwoman Edmonson requested for Mayor Gimenez to return with suggestions to allocate the $137 million (county wide) at the next Board meeting.
Commissioner Diaz stated he was currently working on an item to assist veterans and veteran businesses. He agreed with Mayor Gimenez and his constituents that people who do not follow guidelines should be fined, and supported the trust messenger project especially to have celebrities inform the younger generation about the dangers of COVID.
Commissioner Monestime advocated for the trusted messenger to broadcast COVID information in the Haitian Community via the County Channel with Haitian/Creole translation at least three times a week. He thanked the doctors for their participation and the information they provided at today�s meeting. He referenced the memorandum he sent on March 12th which addressed the hardest hit zip codes being affected by COVID, pointing out those vulnerable communities needed an effective plan on how relief efforts would be delivered. He suggested outreach be extended to low income families and use Community Base Organizations (CBO�s) and the clergy as a resource to provide additional assistance that low income communities need. He pointed out the medically vulnerable and low income communities were the last groups to be tested and the longest to remain with the effects and therefore outreach needed to be more effective.
In response to Commissioner Monestime�s aforementioned concerns regarding outreach to vulnerable communities and zip codes heavily impacted by COVID, Mayor Gimenez stated he would address those concerns today by working with Chairwoman Edmonson and the County Administration on creating items to bring before the Board for consideration to provide relief to underserved communities.
Mayor Gimenez assured Commissioner Monestime by reemphasizing Mr. Migoya�s correction of the record that Miami-Dade hospitals were not overwhelmed. He emphasized the importance for the community to continue safety measures.
In response to Commissioner Higgins comments and concerns of rapid COVID spread in Little Havana and whether pop up mobile test results were being reported on Miami Dade�s Dash Board, Deputy Mayor Maurice Kemp indicated mobile testing sites were currently set-up at various locations and efforts to work with the state to increase testing and to increase lab capacity were being made. He stated pop up mobile testing would be included in the Little Havana area as soon as a contract was secured. He stated he and Ms. Moon would work with the Health Foundation of South Florida regarding their proposal to provide additional resources that could be offered to hot spots which will include Little Havana.
Commissioner Higgins requested the pop up sites be flexible with people that do not have identification. She asked for these efforts to be expedited due to the surge of cases in Little Havana area. Commissioner Higgins added as a suggestion to use the Health Foundation of South Florida to go door to door to distribute resources.
In response to Commissioner Higgins� concern on how municipalities should properly request CARES Act Funds, Mayor Gimenez stated the cities needed to comprise their own plan. He added, all residents of Miami-Dade would benefit from plans the Commission implements, county-wide.
Commissioner Higgins asked the Board to consider allocating $30 million of CARES Act Funds, incrementally, for certain businesses, programs, and residents in preparation of a second COVID-19 surge to include:
allowing a four week trial and review of the Restaurant Program to determine if qualifying restaurants should continue to receive funding.
Devising creative ways to get CARES Act funds to residents for financial relief.
Expediting the Rental Assistance Program by adding incremental funding if the program works well to assist with anticipated rise of evictions and suggested the funding goes directly to the landlord.
In response to Commissioner Higgins concern on how municipalities should properly request CARES ACT FUNDS, Mayor Gimenez stated Miami Beach could comprise a plan and emphasized this Board would disseminate CARES Act Funds county-wide where all municipalities would benefit.
In response to Commissioner Martinez� inquiry regarding the Center for Disease Control�s (CDC) strategic goal for the Coronavirus, Mayor Gimenez stated the CDC�s goal was to have the level of contagion at 5%. He indicated Miami-Dade�s goal was to have contagion level sustained at 10%. In addition, Mayor Gimenez added another goal was not to overwhelm/overstress health care systems.
Mr. David Zambrano, Executive Vice President, Hospital Operations replied to Commissioner Martinez�s suggestion to use junior or senior year medical students to assist hospitals with COVID patients as a way to provide relief to medical care workers. Mr. Zambrano confirmed preferable senior and medical students in their post graduate year would be utilized to assist medical staff with COVID patients noting, the current schedule for relief was ongoing with different rotating teams starting next week.
Commissioner Martinez suggested that Mayor Gimenez contact the University of Miami to thank them for their dedication.
In response to Commissioner Martinez concern whether the government had the authority to enforce compliance with contact tracing and medical guidelines, Mayor Gimenez replied the government could not force people to comply with contact tracing. However, he commented people would voluntarily comply when the people trust their government.
Commissioner Moss thanked colleagues for supporting the business item and thanked Chairwoman Edmonson for allowing medical doctors to voice their professional opinions regarding COVID. He noted the importance of educating the community by using a Haitian radio in his commission district to inform that sector of the public.
Upon Commissioner Moss� questioning, Chairwoman Edmonson announced discussions and actions to be taken regarding non-profit organizations would take place.
Commissioner Moss asked Board members to keep an open mind about allowing other voices to be added to the forum to educate the public about COVID to reach more people in the community.
Mayor Gimenez asked that Commissioner Moss forward the names of the individuals not tested, yet received COVID test results in the mail so that an investigation can take place into those particular situations.
Commissioner Bovo raised concern regarding the impasse that took place at the League of Cities meeting and pointed out the legislative body of Miami-Dade must convey a uniform message as to what the next course of action. He suggested that the Board consider providing residents and business owners a clear and uniform directions/structions as to re-opening. Commissioner Bovo suggested a meeting among municipal Mayors to be deliver one unified message.
Chairwoman Edmonson replied she was working with Miami-Dade County Attorney to address that issue.
There being no further questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed special item.
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Special Item No. 4
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Discussion Item
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Audrey M. Edmonson
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DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY GRANT PROGRAM
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Presented
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REPORT:
In connection with Special Agenda Items No. 1 and 4, Commissioner Heyman spoke in support of casinos and indicated they have been considered a state of emergency, in the entertainment area, and emphasized they should be included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funds under Special agenda items numbers 4 and 11. She noted casinos were a mega employer to various facilities, employing thousands of people in Miami-Dade. She indicated Casino owners complied with not laying off employees and urged the Board to include the Casino industry when disseminating allocations from the CARES Act Fund.
Commissioner Heyman directed Deputy Mayor/Budget Director Jennifer Moon to research if casinos met the criteria to receive funding under the CARES Act. She indicated casinos were listed under a different category (entertainment) closely linked to hospitality and should be incorporated into this proposed special item. Commissioner Heyman accredited casino owners for being a major employer to thousands of local employees and noted they complied with safety measures under the capital improvements and prevented employee lay-offs during this critical time.
Commissioner Heyman mentioned the rapid increase of domestic violence in which Commissioner Sosa was leading the legislation on this issue and both were currently working with the criminal justice system.
In response to Commissioner Heyman�s concern regarding the increased mental health population and needed services, Ms. Moon indicated she would review unused allocations of COVID funds and in the future may be able to use unallocated funds of CARES Act money to assist with mental health issues.
Commissioner Heyman requested County Administration to locate county owned property, including libraries or City Halls, that could be used to facilitate Miami-Dade County Schools in expanding their social distancing capacities and reducte close physical contact as indicated in the Mayor�s Executive Order, particularly for the vulnerable population of students and teachers with underlying health conditions.
Commissioner Heyman provided the proper predicate for this proposed foregoing resolution to be an emergency by highlighting the following points for the Mayor�s proposed emergency ordinance to approve the Civil Uniform Citation Program needed to enforce mask wearing and other measures to reduce COVID-19 spread. She indicated the grounds for the predicate were listed as follows:
� As a State of Emergency for Florida to provide fines up to $500 and imprisonment for up to 60 days (1)
� Include Code Inspectors (fire personnel) to increase the man power to follow up on executive orders to encourage compliance in addition to law enforcement (2)
� The implementation of additional code and law enforcement provides flexibility to not over crowd the jail population, under Miami-Dade County Code, Section 1-1
� Under Miami-Dade Code, 1-1 provides for flexibility during an extraordinary situation (state-of emergency) for a review determined by officials and experts to address emergency matters to take appropriate action to protect public safety and health; comparatively, in this instance action to include the addition of authorized code enforcement personnel to provide civil citations under misdemeanor by allowing the ability to serve citations in an effort not to burden an overcrowded jail population and amending the recital clause. (3)
First Assistant County Attorney Geri Bonzon Keenan indicated for the record the recital clauses and the effective date clause would establish the factual predicate to change the effective date to be included in the amendment for Special Item Number 7 Substitute to expedite the proposed emergency ordinance to make it effective immediately, today.
Commissioner Levine Cava raised concerns regarding the withholding of federal CARES Act Funds and requested Mayor Gimenez to use the CARES Act Fund to update the Miami-Dade Health Department�s out-of-date computer system to expedite reported data.
Mr. Migoya provided an oral status report to address Commissioner Levine Cava�s concerns regarding field hospitals capacity to receive COVID patients in preparation of a possible surge. He reported field hospitals challenges were the need of more beds at the incremental hospital, the designated area was a flood zone located in Miami Beach, and field hospitals would offer secondary care versus primary care. Mr. Migoya stated 100 nurses from out-of-state were deployed to arrive this week which include an additional 50 nurses as requested. Chairwoman Edmonson clarified mobile sites were for the vulnerable population.
Commissioner Levine Cava requested a regular detailed report of how isolation rooms were being utilized and made the following points and suggestions:
Support the marketing concept of deploying �trusted messengers� to spread education regarding COVID.
Pointed out Florida received $4.6 billion of undistributed funds not provided to counties.
Expand business programs to include small business programs to serve as non-profits to fulfill trusted messenger roles.
Use non-profit funds to provide assistance to the arts and cultural institutions and organizations.
Add business programs for non-profits to help expanded to serve the loan and small businesses programs.
Use the approved $10 million from the Housing Program by preparing mortgage relief for future evictions.
Support Utility Assistance and request for the program to mirror the Mahi Program.
Commissioner Levine Cava requested to be listed as a co-sponsor, along with Commissioner Sosa, on the Senior Meals Program, Non-Agenda item. (Legislative file number 201298) adopted by the Board July 13, 2020.
In response to Commissioner Levine Cava�s requested update regarding the League of Cities, Mayor Gimenez indicated the meeting was in reference to COVID-19 not the CARES Act Funds, noting the Miami-Dade Board of Commission would make the decision on how the monies were allocated.
Commissioner Levine Cava thanked Mayor Gimenez for adding United Way as a recipient of the CARES Act Funds.
Commissioner Levine Cava requested that Ms. Jennifer Moon verify whether or not needy families were asked by the United Way to provide documentation regarding their immigration status in order to receive assistance. She suggested to set up a criteria for cities to receive money by using the reimbursement model. Commissioner Levine Cava requested to allocate funds to mental health services by researching County money issued to isolate County dollars to fund mental health services.
Mayor Gimenez informed Commissioner Diaz there would be additional staffing available to enforce the emergency County Ordinance and other cities would require a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in order to issue civil citations. He also indicated that, in response to Commissioner Diaz� concern regarding Airbnbs and the hosting of parties and disobeying of social distance guidelines, a drive by order would be implemented to inspect Airbnb properties noncompliance with social distancing guidelines.
Commissioner Diaz raised concerns regarding people who received a negative COVID-19 test result reading but were never tested. Mayor Gimenez asked for those names to be forwarded to his office for additional inquiry as to how the mistake occurred to correct it.
Addressing Commissioner Diaz� concerns regarding the impasse that took place at the Miami-Dade League of Cities Board meeting regarding the appropriation of the $135 million CARES Act Fund, Mayor Gimenez indicated no further allocation list would be created, and emphasized this Board must make a decision on how the allocations of funds were to be distributed because collectively, the Board represent Miami-Dade County residents.
Commissioner Diaz requested to add an item on the agenda to help all citizens.
Chairwoman Edmonson requested for Mayor Gimenez to return with savings and suggestions at the next Board meeting.
Commissioner Diaz stated he was currently working on an item to assist veterans and veterans businesses. He agreed with Mayor Gimenez and his constituents that people who do not follow guidelines should be fined, and supported the trust messenger project especially to have celebrities inform the younger generation about the dangers of COVID.
Commissioner Monestime advocated for the trusted messenger to broadcast COVID information in the Haitian Community via the County Channel with Haitian/Creole translation at least three times a week. He thanked the doctors for their participation and the information they provided at today�s meeting. He referenced the memorandum he sent on March 12th which addressed the hardest hit zip codes being affected by COVID, pointing out those vulnerable communities needed an effective plan on how relief efforts would be delivered. He suggested outreach be extended to low income families and use Community Base Organizations (CBO�s) and the clergy as a resource to provide additional assistance that low income communities need. He pointed out this group was the last to be tested and the longest to remain with the effects and therefore outreach needed to be more effective.
In response to Commissioner Monestime�s aforementioned concerns regarding outreach to vulnerable communities and zip codes heavily impacted by COVID, Mayor Gimenez stated he would address those concerns today by working with Chairwoman Edmonson and the County Administration on creating items to bring before the Board for consideration to provide relief to underserved communities.
Mayor Gimenez assured Commissioner Monestime by reemphasizing Mr. Migoya�s correction of the record that Miami-Dade hospitals were not overwhelmed. He emphasized the importance for the community to continue safety measures.
In response to Commissioner Higgins comments and concerns of rapid COVID spread in Little Havana and whether pop up mobile test results were being reported on Miami Dade�s Dash Board, Deputy Mayor Maurice Kemp indicated mobile testing sites were currently set-up at various locations and efforts to work with the state to increase testing and to increase lab capacity were being made. He stated pop up mobile testing would be included in the Little Havana area as soon as a contract was secured. He stated he and Ms. Moon would work with the Health Foundation of South Florida regarding their proposal to provide additional resources that could be offered to hot spots which will include Little Havana.
Commissioner Higgins requested the pop up sites be flexible with people that do not have identification. She asked for these efforts to be expedited due to the surge of cases in Little Havana area. Commissioner Higgins added as a suggestion to use the Health Foundation of South Florida to go door to door to distribute resources.
In response to Commissioner Higgins� concern on how municipalities should properly request CARES Act Funds, Mayor Gimenez stated the cities needed to comprise their own plan. He added, all residents of Miami-Dade would benefit from plans the Commission implements, county-wide.
Commissioner Higgins asked the Board to consider allocating $30 million of CARES Act Funds, incrementally, for certain businesses, programs, and residents in preparation of a second COVID-19 surge to include:
allowing for a four week trial and review of the Restaurant Program to determine if qualifying restaurants should continue to receive funding.
devising creative ways to get CARES Act funds to residents for financial relief.
expediting the Rental Assistance Program by adding incremental funding if the program works well to assist with anticipated rise of evictions and suggested the funding goes directly to the landlord.
In response to Commissioner Higgins concern on how municipalities should properly request CARES ACT FUNDS, Mayor Gimenez stated Miami Beach could comprise a plan and emphasized this Board would disseminate CARES Act Funds county-wide where all municipalities would benefit.
In response to Commissioner Martinez� inquiry regarding the Center for Disease Control�s (CDC) strategic goal for the Coronavirus, Mayor Gimenez stated the CDC�s goal was to have the level of contagion at 5%. He indicated Miami-Dade�s goal was to have contagion level sustained at 10%. In addition, Mayor Gimenez added another goal was not to overwhelm/overstress health care systems.
Mr. David Zambrano, Executive Vice President, Hospital Operations replied to Commissioner Martinez�s suggestion to use junior or senior year medical students to assist hospitals with COVID patients as a way to provide relief to medical care workers. Mr. Zambrano confirmed preferable senior and medical students in their post graduate year would be utilized to assist medical staff with COVID patients noting, the current schedule for relief was ongoing with different rotating teams starting next week.
Commissioner Martinez suggested that Mayor Gimenez contact the University of Miami to thank them for their dedication.
In response to Commissioner Martinez concern whether the government had the authority to enforce compliance with contact tracing and medical guidelines, Mayor Gimenez replied the government could not force people to comply with contact tracing. However, he commented people would voluntarily comply when the people trust their government.
Commissioner Moss thanked colleagues for supporting the business item and thanked Chairwoman Edmonson for allowing medical doctors to voice their professional opinions regarding COVID. He noted the importance of educating the community by using a Haitian radio in his commission district to inform that sector of the public.
Upon Commissioner Moss� questioning, Chairwoman Edmonson announced discussions and actions to be taken regarding non-profit organizations would take place.
Commissioner Moss asked Board members to keep an open mind about allowing other voices to be added the forum to educate the public about COVID to reach more people in the community.
Mayor Gimenez asked that Commissioner Moss forward the names of the individuals not tested, yet received COVID test results in the mail so that an investigation can take place into those particular situations.
Commissioner Bovo raised concern regarding the impasse that took place at the League of Cities meeting and pointed out the legislative body of Miami-Dade must convey a uniform message as to what the next course of action. He suggested that the Board consider providing residents and business owners a clear and uniform directions/structions as to re-opening. Commissioner Bovo suggested a meeting among municipal Mayors to be deliver one unified message.
Chairwoman Edmonson replied she was working with Miami-Dade County Attorney to address that issue.
There being no further questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed special item.
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Special Item No. 5
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201401
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Discussion Item
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Rebeca Sosa
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DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING UPDATE ON THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE'S 2020 SESSION AND GUBERNATORIAL ACTION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LEGISLATIVE AND BUDGET ISSUES
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Presented
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REPORT:
In response to Commissioner Sosa�s question of how Jackson Memorial Hospital (JMH) managed and administered scarce medication to coronavirus (COVID) patients due to low volumes received, Assistant County Attorney Jess Mc Carty provided an oral update regarding Florida Legislature�s 2020 Session and Gubernatorial Action. In addition, Assistant County Attorney Mc Carty addressed Commissioner Sosa�s other concerns regarding how Miami-Dade�s budget would be impacted this year and what type of assistance could Miami-Dade expect to receive. He thanked Mayor Gimenez, Chairwoman Edmonson, and Board members for their strong presence in Tallahassee, Florida. He reported the government approved $93.2 billion state budget and additional funding was needed from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to address COVID. He state the underlined funding, resulted in $20 million in vetoed cultural grants shared from the State to build reserves ($6.3 billion) to address COVID.
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Special Item No. 6
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201414
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Discussion Item
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Joe A. Martinez
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DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING THE COVID-19 ECONOMIC RECOVERY TASK FORCE MONTHLY REPORT #1 AT THE JULY 16TH SPECIAL MEETING
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Presented
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Special Item No. 6 Supplement
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201415
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Supplement
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COVID-19 ECONOMIC RECOVERY TASK FORCE MONTHLY REPORT #1
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Presented
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REPORT:
Commissioner Martinez referred to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Economic Recovery Task Force (Task Force) in which he highlighted Mr. Michael Finney�s recommendations. He emphasized that he agreed with Mayor Gimenez decision to enforce the emergency order today to cite people for not wearing mask. In addition, he requested to add an additional member from the Miami-Dade Millennial Task Force Board. Commissioner Martinez informed Board members that at the last meeting, a request was made to add one additional member from the International Trade Consortium (ITC) and one member from the Miami-Dade Millennial Task Force Board for a total of two additional members to the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force.
Mr. Michael Finney, President and CEO, Miami-Dade Beacon Council provided an oral report informing the Commission three (3) working groups were assembled to fight against COVID-19 as follows; the industry/small business, the marketing/outreach, and the new normal/guidelines. He indicated the next report would be forthcoming on August 3rd to include a list of recommendations suggested by the working groups. He gave a brief outline of what the working groups were considering regarding payroll requirements, wrap around services, and technical services. In addition, he indicated 20 organizations within the community could assist small businesses with technical support. He highlighted a few recommendations from the working groups listed below:
Expedite the release of COVID-19 assistanc funds
Eliminate requirements for not receiving support from the Payroll Protection Program (eliminate payroll cost and other related business costs)
Provide resources for organizations that provide technical assistance and wrap around services
Recruit trusted messengers, celebrities to persuade and encourage the public to follow medical guidelines
Conduct on-line needs assessment survey to gauge community needs
Develop campaign with local celebrities to encourage to follow medical guidelines
Develop grass roots efforts
Utilize surge teams to distribute information and resources
Add the youth (millennials) to the Committee
Mr. Finney thanked the Board for entrusting their Task Force with COVID-19 relief efforts and looked forward to presenting the next report at the next Board meeting.
Mr. Gary Hartfield provided a brief overview of how the Task Force would carry out their mission. He indicated they have been meeting with the three working groups twice a week and would report on their efforts and provide vital information to the Board to make best decisions for the community.
Commissioner Martinez stated he agreed with Commissioner Moss regarding the provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to employees and recognized the Committee�s recommendation to do the same. He indicated he would address this issue at a later time.
There being no further inquiries or concerns, Chairwoman Edmonson, closed the floor for the discussion item.
Chairwoman Edmonson stated people were more prone to accept COVID-19 testing if administered by their own ethnic group. She noted the use of radio was another means to educate particular groups, specifically the Latin and Haitian communities regarding this matter. Chairwoman Edmonson suggested testing sites hours should be extended to include evening testing for Little Haiti, Liberty City, Brownsville. In addition, she suggested for Commissioners Moss and Levine Cava to begin portable testing sites in the south area of Homestead and to extend testing to evening hours for areas with positive COVID-19 cases.
Commissioner Sosa emphasized the need for elected officials to jointly exhibit a group effort to deliver a uniform and comprehensive message to the public to stop the spread of COVID-19 virus due to increasing rates. She indicated the general public were not following medical guidelines and cited statistics that at Jackson Memorial Hospitals only 75 doses of medication for patients as a demonstration this was a serious situation and the scarcity of medication was not enough to administer for all COVID-19 patients. She raised concerns regarding the delayed response of getting the test results back. Commissioner Sosa asked if Mayor Gimenez would support businesses to remain open and asked if schools should re-open. She indicated the number of surging COVID-19 cases now affected people between the ages of 20 to 40. Commissioner Sosa re-emphasized a reasonable comprehensive approach was needed if things did not improve and it would be necessary to take more drastic measures.
In response to Commissioner Sosa�s question concerning how Jackson Memorial Hospital (JMH) managed and administered scarce medication to coronavirus (COVID) patients due to low volumes received, Assistant County Attorney Jess Mc Carty provided an oral update regarding Florida Legislature�s 2020 Session and Gubernatorial Action. In addition, Assistant County Attorney Mc Carty addressed Commissioner Sosa�s other concerns regarding how Miami-Dade�s budget would be impacted this year and what type of assistance could Miami-Dade expect to receive.
Upon Commissioner Sosa�s inquiry, Chairwoman Edmonson advised the letter requesting an extension of virtual meetings was forward for approval.
Commissioner Sosa thanked Mr. Migoya and his staff for the professional work they have produced.
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Special Item No. 7
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201313
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Ordinance
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Sally A. Heyman
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ORDINANCE RELATING TO CIVIL PENALTIES; AMENDING SECTION 28-81 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; MAKING VIOLATIONS OF EMERGENCY ORDERS ELIGIBLE FOR ENFORCEMENT THROUGH CIVIL VIOLATION NOTICES; AMENDING SECTION 8CC-5.1; PROVIDING FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR CIVIL DIVERSION; AMENDING SECTION 8CC-10; PROVIDING SCHEDULE OF CIVIL PENALTIES; AMENDING SECTION 8B-12; PROVIDING FOR ALTERNATIVE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORDERS; AMENDING SECTION 1-5; CLARIFYING THAT INJUNCTIVE RELIEF MAY BE SOUGHT NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PENALTIES; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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Withdrawn
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REPORT:
(See Agenda Item Special No. 7 Substitute; Legislative File Number 201385 for the Amended Version).
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7/1/2020
Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners
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7/13/2020
Per Ord 20-38, item placed by BCC Chair without committee review and not subject to 4-day rule by the Board of County Commissioners
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Special Item No. 7 Sub.
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201385
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Ordinance
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Sally A. Heyman
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ORDINANCE RELATING TO CIVIL PENALTIES; AMENDING SECTION 21-81 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; MAKING VIOLATIONS OF EMERGENCY ORDERS ELIGIBLE FOR ENFORCEMENT THROUGH CIVIL VIOLATION NOTICES; AMENDING SECTION 8CC-5.1; PROVIDING FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR CIVIL DIVERSION; AMENDING SECTION 8CC-10; PROVIDING SCHEDULE OF CIVIL PENALTIES; AMENDING SECTION 8B-12; PROVIDING FOR ALTERNATIVE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORDERS; AMENDING SECTION 1-5; CLARIFYING THAT INJUNCTIVE RELIEF MAY BE SOUGHT NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PENALTIES; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 201313]
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Amended
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REPORT:
(See Agenda Item Special No. 7 Substitute Amended; Legislative File No. 201444 for the Amended Version).
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7/13/2020
Per Ord 20-38, item placed by BCC Chair without committee review and not subject to 4-day rule by the Board of County Commissioners
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Special Item No. 7 Sub. Amended
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201444
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Ordinance
 Clerk's Official Copy
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Sally A. Heyman
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EMERGENCY ORDINANCE RELATING TO CIVIL PENALTIES ENACTED BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PURSUANT TO SECTION 1.02F OF THE HOME RULE CHARTER; AMENDING SECTION 21-81 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; MAKING VIOLATIONS OF EMERGENCY ORDERS ELIGIBLE FOR ENFORCEMENT THROUGH CIVIL VIOLATION NOTICES; AMENDING SECTION 8CC-5.1; PROVIDING FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR CIVIL DIVERSION; AMENDING SECTION 8CC-10; PROVIDING SCHEDULE OF CIVIL PENALTIES; AMENDING SECTION 8B-12; PROVIDING FOR ALTERNATIVE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORDERS; AMENDING SECTION 1-5; CLARIFYING THAT INJUNCTIVE RELIEF MAY BE SOUGHT NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PENALTIES; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NOS 201313 AND 201385]
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Adopted as amended
Ordinance 20-66
Mover: Sally A. Heyman
Seconder: Joe A. Martinez
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez emphasized that the measures taken through executive orders, media authorities, and public announcements to endorse and measure practices the public followed in regards to medical guidelines would be calculated by the County�s Dash Board and later studied. He indicated the statistics of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19/COVID) tests would be an indicator of whether the measures improved the health environment, by considering if COVID cases increased or declined or determine if more stringent measures would need to be taken to flatten the curve of the virus. Mayor Gimenez addressed the concern regarding the imposition of another shut down. In prioritizing public health, he advised hospital administrators to prepare hospitals for a possible surge by making an adequate assessment of operational capacities regarding emergency room intake, available intensive care unit (ICU) beds and respirators in conjunction with provisions to implement alterative resources and outreach assistance to provide the mass public adequate medical care if needed. He stated emphasis was placed on district mayoral constituents at the League of Cities Board meeting, and indicated future measures were unforeseen and contingent upon the outcome of the fore mentioned strategies. Mayor Gimenez stated hot spots were no longer sustained to only one area but wide spread across Miami-Dade County. He reported efforts to combat COVID-19 were ongoing with implementation of the following actions:
Addition of 250 additional contact tracers through Community Based Organizations (CBOs)
Use of downloadable application technologies to facilitate contact tracing
Wearing mask and social distancing at home
Reduction of the wait time in receiving testing results
Approval and expedited ordinance(s) to cite violators of medical guidelines
Amendment of the Miami-Dade Charter to incorporate Mayoral authority to allow action to impute an emergency executive order in an event of an unforeseen or State of Emergency
Tri-weekly meetings with South Florida hospital administrators including Broward and Palm Beach Counties to make provisions by medical demand
Increase hospital staff
Mr. Carlos Migoya, President/CEO Jackson Health System, responded to Chairwoman�s inquiry regarding labs were receiving 100% positive test results.
Mr. Migoya reported on Jackson Memorial Hospital�s (JMH) management of COVID-19 patients, treatment plans, and medical protocols. He stated the plan was to maximize current beds by expanding hospital wings to hold COVID patients and adding incremental beds. He noted that with Florida Governor Ron De Santis support, an additional 2,500 nurses would be added to JMH staff. He provided that Jackson Hospital�s action plan included efforts to continue monitoring ICU beds, and stated he supported the idea of changing community behavior.
Mayor Gimenez requested for this item to be expedited today to avoid the procedural 10 day waiting period because this item was considered an emergency due to public safety issues. Mayor Gimenez indicated another League of Cities meeting would be held tomorrow and would continue meeting three times a week.
First Assistant County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan indicated the 10 day veto period rule was already in the Charter where the Board could approve to adopt an emergency ordinance but required a criteria and the factual predicate to incorporate therein if it affected public safety.
Deputy Mayor Edward Marquez pointed out the Hospital Industry Relief Fund (HIRF Fund) Grant Program excluded home based businesses, such as home caterings.
First Assistant County Attorney Geri Bonzon Keenan read the title of foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.
In response to Commissioner Heyman�s request, Assistant County Attorney Anita Viciana read the following proposed amendments to this item to be added to the end of the current recital clauses at the top of handwritten page 7:
��WHEREAS, the need for the changes provided for in this ordinance has become immediate, amounting to an emergency, for a number of reasons; and
WHEREAS, the County has experienced a resurgence in the spread of COVID-19 in recent weeks, which has contributed to increased numbers of admitted patients that threaten to overwhelm the capacity of hospitals in Miami-Dade County; and
Whereas, this Board wishes to provide for robust and widespread enforcement of emergency orders and rules, including known and effective interventions to eliminate or slow the spread of COVID-19, such as mask requirements; and
WHEREAS, the need to expand the pool of authorized officials who can enforce violations of emergency orders and rules has become urgent and immediate as Miami-Dade police officers and other law enforcement officials have been become stretched thin and have themselves felt the effects of COVID-19 reducing their available ranks; and
WHEREAS, the recent resurgence of COVID-19 in Miami-Dade County has also impacted the numbers of individuals who are being admitted as patients in hospitals, including in intensive care units; and
WHEREAS, experts in the medical community have stressed the need for and importance of immediate compliance, and have repeatedly explained that every day matters with respect to efforts to halt or reduce the spread of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance would not only provide for increased enforcement capacity and capability by allowing all code inspectors to enforce compliance, but also, and perhaps more saliently, allow for enforcement without the need to involve the criminal justice system and potentially impact the jail population, efforts which contribute to increased social distancing; and
WHEREAS, the information provided by the medical community at the special meeting of July 16, 2020 relating to COVID-19 is incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the information provided by the County Mayor at the special meeting of July 16, 2020 related to COVID-19, and the need for civil citation enforcement as a critical tool to address the ongoing emergency, is incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, this Board finds that this ordinance meets a public health emergency affecting life, health, property, or public safety, and wishes to enact this ordinance as an emergency ordinance pursuant to section 1.02F of the Home Rule Charter by a two-thirds vote of the members of the Board and make it effective immediately in light of all the information received by this Board substantiating the need for it to be effective immediately, �"
Assistant County Attorney Anita Viciana indicated an additional amendment was proposed to add Section 8, and to read �This Board finds that this ordinance meets a public emergency affecting life, health, property, or public safety and pursuant to Section 1.02 (F) of the Home Rule Charter and by a two-third vote of the members of the Board adopts this ordinance as an emergency ordinance which shall be effective immediately�.
Assistant County Attorney Viciana advised the Board the title would also be amended to conform to the changes read.
Commissioner Heyman explained the proposed civil citation was connected to the newly proposed executive order and was categorized as an urgent matter to enforce behavioral change in lieu of rising COVID-19 cases in Miami-Dade. She stated it was created for the purpose of reducing the spread of COVID-19 and provide public protection to enforce emergency order(s) influenced by the medical community rules without shutting down businesses, to reduce the number of arrests to decrease jail population, and to change the effective date clause to make it effective immediately.
Chairwoman Edmonson opened the public hearing for this item, and there being no one wishing to speak via Zoom or telephone, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Heyman indicated non-participating municipalities law enforcement officers and code inspectors would not be able to write tickets, conduct inspections, nor issue civil citations for not wearing mask. She noted people that could not afford the citation fee could perform community service or participate in the Diversion Program.
In response to Commissioner Jordan inquiry to have the City of Miami Gardens participate in the Civil Citation Program, Commissioner Heyman indicated the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) needed to be updated to add cities wishing to participate.
In response to Commissioner Monestime�s concern of people not having the financial ability to pay citation fees due to the impact of COVID on the economy, Mayor Gimenez replied getting businesses to re-open and reinstating the regular way of life back to normal was dependent upon people abiding by the rules.
Chairwoman Edmonson informed Commissioner Monestime the doctors that spoke today would also serve as messengers to educate various communities. In addition, she stated she would meet with Mayor Gimenez regarding adding doctors to the budget as trusted messengers to ensure this item was included in the future budget to expedite the plan to educate people in hot spot communities.
Commissioner Heyman clarified to Commissioner Monestime the foregoing proposed citation program was a lesser penalty under the law due to the various options available to comply.
There being no further questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed special item, as amended.
First Assistant County Attorney Geri Bonzon Keenan read the title of the foregoing ordinance item into the record.
In response to Commissioner Heyman�s request, Assistant County Attorney Anita Viciana read the following proposed amendments to this item at the end of the current recital clauses at the top of handwritten page 7, into the record as follows:
��WHEREAS, the need for the changes provided for in this ordinance has become immediate, amounting to an emergency, for a number of reasons; and
WHEREAS, the County has experienced a resurgence in the spread of COVID-19 in recent weeks, which has contributed to increased numbers of admitted patients that threaten to overwhelm the capacity of hospitals in Miami-Dade County; and
WHEREAS, this Board wishes to provide for robust and widespread enforcement of emergency orders and rules, including known and effective interventions to eliminate or slow the spread of COVID-19, such as mask requirements; and
WHEREAS, the need to expand the pool of authorized officials who can enforce violations of emergency orders and rules has become urgent and immediate as Miami-Dade police officers and other law enforcement officials have been become stretched thin and have themselves felt the effects of COVID-19 reducing their available ranks; and
WHEREAS, the recent resurgence of COVID-19 in Miami-Dade County has also impacted the numbers of individuals who are being admitted as patients in hospitals, including in intensive care units; and
WHEREAS, experts in the medical community have stressed the need for and importance of immediate compliance, and have repeatedly explained that every day matters with respect to efforts to halt or reduce the spread of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance would not only provide for increased enforcement capacity and capability by allowing all code inspectors to enforce compliance, but also, and perhaps more saliently, allow for enforcement without the need to involve the criminal justice system and potentially impact the jail population, efforts which contribute to increased social distancing; and
WHEREAS, the information provided by the medical community at the special meeting of July 16, 2020 relating to COVID-19 is incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the information provided by the County Mayor at the special meeting of July 16, 2020 related to COVID-19, and the need for civil citation enforcement as a critical tool to address the ongoing emergency, is incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, this Board finds that this ordinance meets a public health emergency affecting life, health, property, or public safety, and wishes to enact this ordinance as an emergency ordinance pursuant to section 1.02F of the Home Rule Charter by a two-thirds vote of the members of the Board and make it effective immediately in light of all the information received by this Board substantiating the need for it to be effective immediately, �"
In addition, to add �Section 8, this Board finds that this ordinance meets a public emergency affecting life, health, property, or public safety and pursuant to Section 1.02 (F) of the Home Rule Charter and by a two-third vote of the members of the Board adopts this ordinance as an emergency ordinance which shall be effective immediately.
Assistant County Attorney Viciana advised the Board the title would also be amended to conform to these changes read.
Commissioner Heyman explained the proposed civil citation was connected to the newly proposed executive order categorized as an urgent matter to enforce behavioral change in lieu of rising COVID-19 cases in Miami-Dade. She stated it was created for the purpose of reducing the spread of COVID-19 and to enforce emergency order(s) for the medical communities rules without shutting down businesses, for the reduction of arrests to decrease jail population, and to change the effective date clause to make it effective immediately.
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Special Item No. 8
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201384
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Resolution
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Sally A. Heyman
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RESOLUTION AMENDING IMPLEMENTING ORDER 2-12 RELATING TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DIVERSION PROGRAM; REVISING OFFENSES ELIGIBLE FOR THE DIVERSION PROGRAM TO INCLUDE VIOLATIONS OF EMERGENCY ORDERS PURSUANT TO SECTION 21-81(D)(8) TO THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND MAKING A TECHNICAL CHANGE
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Resolution R-700-20
Mover: Sally A. Heyman
Seconder: Joe A. Martinez
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
Commissioner Heyman introduced the foregoing proposed special agenda item an alternative penalty for civil violations as described in the amended Sections of 8CC-5.1, 8CC-10 and 8B-12 of the Code. She also referred to in Special Agenda Item No. 7, Legislative File Number (201385) on today�s agenda.
There being no questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed special item.
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7/13/2020
Per Ord 20-38, item placed by BCC Chair without committee review and not subject to 4-day rule by the Board of County Commissioners
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Special Item No. 9
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Resolution
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Daniella Levine Cava
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RESOLUTION APPROVING TERM SHEET FOR A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH UNITED WAY OF MIAMI-DADE INC. TO PROVIDE AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000,000.00 IN FUNDS FROM THE 2020 CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT (�CARES ACT�) FOR A SHORT-TERM, HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE PANDEMIC RELIEF PROGRAM TO ASSIST MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19); AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND DOCUMENTS, AS WELL AS AMENDMENTS, EXTENSIONS, AND RENEWALS OF SUCH AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM AND TO EXERCISE TERMINATION, WAIVER, AND OTHER PROVISIONS SET FORTH THEREIN; WAIVING RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06; AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE REPORTS(Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted
Resolution R-701-20
Mover: Daniella Levine Cava
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Edmonson introduced the foregoing proposed special agenda item. Commissioner Levine Cava moved this item for discussion. This motion was seconded by Chairwoman Edmonson.
Commissioner Martinez raised concern regarding the percentage rate the United Way charged for administrative fees. Office Management and Budget Director Ms. Jennifer Moon confirmed to Commissioner Martinez the administrative fees for the United Way were under 15% and not 40% in this particular instance.
Commissioner Diaz requested that Special Agenda Item No. 9 be reconsidered to determine the percentage rate the United Way charged for administrative fees. This motion was moved by Commissioner Levine Cava and seconded by Commissioner Higgins and upon being put to a vote, the vote passed unanimously.
Ms. Jennifer Moon confirmed to Commissioner Diaz that the United Way did not charge 40% administrative fee in this particular case. She indicated the administrative fee was 15% and was needed to administer the program.
There being no further questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed special item.
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7/14/2020
Per Ord 20-38, item placed by BCC Chair without committee review and not subject to 4-day rule by the Board of County Commissioners
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Special Item No. 10
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Resolution
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RESOLUTION RATIFYING CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY ORDERS AND AMENDMENTS THERETO ENACTED BY THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR(Mayor)
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Adopted
Resolution R-702-20
Mover: Joe A. Martinez
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 13 - 0
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7/8/2020
Deferred by the Board of County Commissioners
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Special Item No. 11
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Resolution
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Dennis C. Moss
Esteban L. Bovo, Jr.
Daniella Levine Cava
Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Audrey M. Edmonson
Eileen Higgins
Sally A. Heyman
Barbara J. Jordan
Joe A. Martinez
Jean Monestime
Rebeca Sosa
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF A $35,000,000.00 BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM FOR HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY RELIEF FROM THE 2020 CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND, TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED RESTAURANTS AND NON-HOME BASED CATERERS IMPACTED BY THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) PANDEMIC; APPROVING TERM SHEET FOR GRANT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, THE SOUTH BEACH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL, AND FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY CHAPLIN SCHOOL TO PROVIDE AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000.00 IN FUNDS FROM THE BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM TO THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY RELIEF FUND TO ASSIST ELIGIBLE ESTABLISHMENTS THAT HAVE HAD TO TEMPORARILY CEASE OPERATIONS, LAY OFF OR FURLOUGH EMPLOYEES, OR WHOSE BUSINESSES HAVE BEEN SEVERELY DIMINISHED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC; AND DIRECTING COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND TO PROVIDE REPORTS
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REPORT:
See Special Item No. 11 Amended, Legislative File Number 201510 for the amended version.
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7/15/2020
Per Ord 20-38, item placed by BCC Chair without committee review and not subject to 4-day rule by the Board of County Commissioners
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Resolution
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Dennis C. Moss
Esteban L. Bovo, Jr.
Daniella Levine Cava
Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Audrey M. Edmonson
Sally A. Heyman
Eileen Higgins
Barbara J. Jordan
Joe A. Martinez
Jean Monestime
Rebeca Sosa
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF A $30,000,000.00 BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM FOR HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY RELIEF FROM THE 2020 CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND, TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED RESTAURANTS AND NON-HOME BASED CATERERS IMPACTED BY THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) PANDEMIC; AND REQUIRING REPORTS [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 201430]
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Adopted
Resolution R-703-20
Mover: Dennis C. Moss
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
Deputy Mayor Edward Marquez provided a Microsoft Power Point presentation of the $30 million proposed Business Grant Programs for Hospitality Industry Relief.
Commissioner Moss asked that the foregoing item to be bifurcated to provide financial assistance and support for local restaurants during this pandemic and urged the Miami-Dade Commission to provide more time to work with Florida International University (F.I.U.) and South Beach Wine and Food Festival (SOBEWFF), and requested that this item be presented to the full Board at its July 21, 2020 meeting.
Commissioner Moss asked that the foregoing item to be bifurcated to provide CARES ACT financial assistance and support for local restaurants including their employees during this pandemic. He urged the Miami-Dade Commission to allow additional time to work out details to provide more funding for Florida International University (F.I.U.) and South Beach Wine and Food Festival (SOBEWFF), and requested that this item be presented to the full Board at its July 21, 2020 meeting.
In reference to the aforementioned proposed amendment, Commissioner Moss asked that local restaurants, independently owned and operated, be added to take advantage of grants and loans offered by the federal government. In addition, he requested to include funding for personal protective equipment (PPE).
Later in the meeting, Commissioner Moss requested that the portion pertaining to the $5 million Business Grant Program for the Hospitality Industry Relief Fund (HIRF Fund) be bifurcated and considered by the Board at its July 21, 2020, Board meeting.
Commissioners Jordan, Martinez, Heyman, Diaz, Levine Cava, Higgins, Monestime, Bovo, Sosa, and Chairwoman Edmonson requested to be added as co-sponsors on the foregoing item.
Mr. Gary Hartfield, Internal Services Department, Small Business Development Division Director confirmed the funds offered to restaurants was a grant and not a loan and that restaurants with State Operational Licenses would also be eligible. He stated that small businesses with less than 10 to 15 employees would also qualify and were eligible for grant programs.
Later during the meeting, Mr. Marquez confirmed to Commissioner Moss sufficient funding would be allocated to both restaurant groups.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez pointed out employees would also be eligible for the portion allocated to F.I.U. noting the objective of the program was to target restaurants that did not receive assistance during the first distribution funds.
He confirmed the objective of the program was to target restaurants that did not receive assistance during the first distribution of funds and to keep the restaurant industry viable. He noted, however, home caterers were excluded from this program since business operations were being conducted from home.
Due to the exclusion of certain small businesses, Commissioner Monestime spoke in support of licensed mom and pop, licensed home based, and home catering businesses. He advocated for independent entrepreneurs/restaurants to be included in the grant funding with an increased allocation for long term sustainability of the industry.
Mayor Gimenez assured Commissioner Monestime the objective of this special item was to assist small mom and pop businesses.
Commissioner Moss clarified the maximum allocation per establishment was $25,000 with a maximum of two establishments.
Commissioner Souto pointed out Miami-Dade County had a strong food truck industry. He highlighted Tropical Park food truck groups that were featured on Anthony Bourdain�s television show and classified as the best food ever. He requested food trucks to be added to this special legislation because they were also restaurants with mobility.
It was moved by Commissioner Moss that the foregoing proposed resolution be amended to bifurcate the portion pertaining to the $5 million Business Grant Program for the Hospitality Industry Relief Fund (HIRF Fund) be considered at the July 21, 2020 Board meeting. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Higgins, and upon being put to a vote, passed by a vote of 13-0.
NOTE: The Clerk of the Board received a signed memorandum on July 16th from County Attorney Abigail Price-Williams requesting placement of Non-Agenda Item No. 15(F)1) to be added to July 21st, BCC Official Agenda.
The foregoing amended resolution has been assigned resolution number R-703-20.
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Resolution
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Dennis C. Moss
Eileen Higgins
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF A $5,000,000.00 BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM FOR HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY RELIEF FROM THE 2020 CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND, TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED RESTAURANTS, HOTEL RESTAURANTS, BARS AND CATERERS IMPACTED BY THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) PANDEMIC; APPROVING FORM OF GRANT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, THE SOUTH BEACH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL, AND FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY CHAPLIN SCHOOL TO PROVIDE AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000.00 IN FUNDS FROM THE BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM TO THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY RELIEF FUND TO ASSIST ELIGIBLE ESTABLISHMENTS THAT HAVE HAD TO TEMPORARILY CEASE OPERATIONS, LAY OFF OR FURLOUGH EMPLOYEES, OR WHOSE BUSINESSES HAVE BEEN SEVERELY DIMINISHED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC; AND DIRECTING COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND TO PROVIDE REPORTS
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REPORT:
Commissioner Moss, the sponsor of the foregoing proposed resolution requested the portion pertaining to the $5 million Business Grant Program for the Hospitality Industry Relief Fund be bifurcated and considered by the Board at its July 21, 2020, Board meeting.
In addition, Commissioner Moss asked if an amendment could be created to allow restaurants to be added to take advantage of grants and loans offered by the federal government. In addition, he requested for the amendment to include funding for personal protective equipment (PPE). Mr. Gary Hartfield, Internal Services Department, Small Business Development Division Director confirmed to Commissioners Martinez and Higgins the funds offered to restaurants was a grant and not a loan; and restaurants with a State Operational License would also be eligible. In addition, commissioner Moss requested for the bifurcation to provide financial assistance and support to local restaurants, independently owned and operated. Commissioner Moss also asked for this item to be bifurcated to work with Florida International University (FIU) and to bring this item back before the full Board on Tuesday, July 21st.
It was moved by Commissioner Moss that the foregoing proposed resolution be considered at the July 21, 2020 Board meeting. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Higgins, and upon being put to a vote, the vote passed 13-0.
The foregoing proposed resolution has been assigned resolution number R-703-20.
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201550
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Joe A. Martinez
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RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R-325-20; ADDING ADDITIONAL MEMBER APPOINTMENTS TO THE CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19) ECONOMIC RECOVERY TASK FORCE
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Adopted
Resolution R-783-20
Mover: Joe A. Martinez
Seconder: Audrey M. Edmonson
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
Commissioner Martinez presented a motion amending the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Economic Task Force (ERTF) to add two additional members as follows:
one seat each to be appointed by International Trade Consortium Board (ITC) and the Miami Dade Millennial Task Force Board.
This motion will be memorialized in the form of a resolution and was assigned Resolution No. R-783-20.
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REPORT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
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CONSENT AGENDA
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