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REPORT:
Sandra Petithomme, Commission Reporter
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INVOCATION AS PROVIDED FOR IN RULE 5.05(H)
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Edmonson called the Board of County Commissioners Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) relief Special meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
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ROLL CALL
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In addition to the members of the Board, the following staff persons were present: Mayor Carlos Gimenez, Deputy Mayors Edward Marquez and Maurice Kemp, First Assistant County Attorney Geri-Bonzon-Keenan; Clerk of the Board Division Director Melissa Adames, Deputy Clerks Sandra Petithomme, and Kelly Delille.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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REPORT:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairwoman Edmonson.
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REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD AS PROVIDED IN RULE 6.06
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Edmonson opened the reasonable opportunity for the public to be heard, and called for members of the public wishing to speak on any non-public hearing items. She invited Mr. Cedric Brazle Jr., Miami-Dade County Commission Auditor, to present each caller correspondingly to the following special agenda items:
Albert Childres, Observer of BCC Special meeting.
Evelio C. Torres, President and CEO of Early Learning Coalition (ELC), spoke in connection to Special Item No 4. He thanked the Commission for introducing Special Item No. 4; noting it was critical to support the community with early learning programs. Mr. Torres indicated as parents return to work there were many struggling family owned day cares that had low attendance. He noted Miami Dade College was experiencing the same situation with low enrollment. Mr. Torres stressed in order to improve the economy, parents needed a safe place to leave their children. He noted support for small businesses and providing vital services to working families was essential.
Max Rothman, Executive Director of Alliance for Aging, 791 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne MIAM Fl., spoke about the funding for adult day care centers. Mr. Rothman indicated the Alliance for Aging was an adult day care in the Community. He stated the adult day care was structured to enable the alliance, to continue providing meals to the elderly and adult day care services. Mr. Rothman expressed his support for the Commissions� efforts and would provide his assistant to advance those efforts.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairwoman Edmonson closed the reasonable opportunity.
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SPECIAL ITEMS
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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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REPORT:
County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez provided the Commission with an update of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID19). He noted Miami Dade County COVID-19 infections had decreased in positivity and hospitalization. Mayor Gimenez noted there were 300 people were hospitalized with the coronavirus; 100 people in the intensive care unit (ICU), and less than 100 people on ventilators. He stated that Jackson Health System hospital currently had in-patient capacity, but emphasized that although the trend in cases had decreased, vigilance should continue to be maintained.
Mayor Gimenez indicated Governor Ronald DeSantis had issued an order that impeded some of Miami Dade County rules implemented to combat the spread of COVID. He stated that he met with administrators and county attorneys from Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe Counties, along with Miami Dade County Attorneys to address Governor DeSantis order, and to develop orders orders without violating State orders. He outlined Governor DeSantis issued order as follows:
� Mandated 100 percent capacity for restaurants and businesses with food licenses. If restrictions were imposed to restaurants and businesses with food license, there must be an outline of what the final impact could be and the reason why limitation were imposed.
� Suspended issuance and collection of civil citation for those who were not wearing mask until after the emergency period.
� No individual business type such as, restaurants, grocery store(s), bars, night club cannot be closed for operations, restrictions could be imposed, but the named businesses entities cannot be closed.
Mayor Gimenez stated after meeting with county officials, the administration wanted to identify what could be enforced. He noted on Saturday he signed an order, reinstituting some limits and rules, on restaurants and businesses with license to serve food as follows:
� Restaurants and businesses with license to serve food may scale up to 100 percent with tables 6 feet separation and 6 people per table from the same house hold.
� Restaurants and businesses with license to serve food that can only reach 50 percent capacity was required to have tables 6 feet separation.
� Restaurants and businesses with license to serve food that have a lot of space, could add and go to the 50 percent threshold up to 100 percent, but must have 6 feet separation.
� Customer who enters into the restaurant must wear their mask and may remove the mask once the customer was seated. If the customer stands up or walk around in the restaurant the customer must wear the mask. This applies to restaurants, bars, restaurants, and night clubs.
� Live entertainment music cannot be louder than someone having a conversation that could impeded normal conversation. If the person have to yell while speaking over loud music particles could come out, which would release more virus. This applies to all businesses in Miami Dade County.
� Park System - Businesses that have playgrounds were allowed to be open just as long as the equipment were clean. Additionally, he noted the administration had spoken to the municipalities that Miami Dade County Parks do have a closing system in place. Miami Dade County parks would be closing at 10:00 p.m.
� Miami Dade County curfew would remain in effect for 11:00 p.m.
� Sports � All sports league type were allowed to play/commence, athletes do not have to wear a mask while participating inside or when playing. Athletes must wear a mask while outside.
Mayor Gimenez informed the Commission, that the administration was working with the County Attorney�s Office to institute and develop rules for the adult daycare(s) and adult community centers. He noted adult daycares and adult community centers was currently allowed to reopen, with regulations of 50 percent capacity and a mask must be worn in the facilities. Mayor Gimenez emphasized that it did not mean all County municipalities with adult care services could be reopened, but meantthe County could no longer close private entities that provide adult care services.
Mayor Gimenez indicated after the briefing with staff, the primary focus was enforcement on businesses, while individuals could still be cited on a second degree misdemeanor. He stressed the need to continue to drive the message about wearing mask, physical separation of 6 feet, and washing your hands, as recommended by the doctors, and stated by applying and demonstrating those recommendations it would help combat the spread of the virus tremendously. Mayor Gimenez noted experts predicted a second wave in the fall, and stated that he spoke with Carlos A. Migoya, President and Chief Executive Officer, of Jackson Health System concerning hospital in anticipation of a possible second wave.
Mayor Gimenez reiterated the importance of enforcing the rules on an uncompromising approach to businesses, and stressed that businesses who do not abide by the rules would be educated, then cited, and lastly shut down.
Commissioner Heyman thanked Mayor Gimenez for the work he was doing during this pandemic. She stated she DeSantis State issued order, because of the lack of consideration for positivity rates and Miami Dade County population. She also voiced her concerns about the impact on restaurants, as a result of the 11:00 p.m. curfew. Commissioner Heyman asked whether restaurants could remain open longer than 11:00 p.m., notably for restaurants that had been incompliance with Miami Dade County issued order since March.
Mayor Gimenez indicated Miami Dade medical experts and the White House administration advised against extending the curfew. He noted the entities wanted to see the measure the County was taking and how it would impact the community. Mayor Gimenez stated it was advised to wait a period of 10 days to see whether the curfew could be extended to 12:00 a.m.
Commissioner Levine Cava pointed out this matter was another example of the State�s preemption of decisions being made by local government. She noted the decision to reopen was out of touch with the needs of the local government. Commissioner Levine Cava thanked the Mayor for staying the course with masking and exercising precaution. She noted an abundance of caution must be followed in order to reopen the economy. Also, Commissioner Levine Cava stated the administration was having issues with contact tracing, where certain individuals did not want to provide specific information. She encouraged the public to continue testing and indicated rapid testing was coming soon to the County.
Commissioner Moss voiced his concerns regarding the preemption conducted by the State. He noted the last minute decision was unsettling and it did not provide the local governments� adequate time to respond. Commissioner Moss inquired about how the medical experts perceived the decision made by Governor DeSantis to reopen the economy.
Mayor Gimenez stated both medical experts were not pleased with the reopening of the economy. He noted the medical experts believed the County was on the right path and sequence of this pandemic. Subsequently, Mayor Gimenez indicated the County was still working with the outlined frame work from Governor DeSantis issued order. He noted that he met with the League of Cities to discuss enforcing the rules and assured the Commission the rules would be enforced throughout Miami Dade County.
Commissioner Moss thanked Mayor Gimenez for meeting with the League of Cities. He noted meeting with the League of Cities allowed cities to conform to the same enforcement by trying to protect the safety and interest of Miami Dade County residents. Additionally, Commissioner Moss advised the County Attorneys� and the commission to prepare in the event the local governing board of Miami Dade County rights was being violated.
Pursuant to Commissioner Diaz�s question regarding what other measures could be pursued for restaurants, bars, and clubs to extend the curfew, while maintaining safety in the community, Deputy Mayor Jennifer Moon reiterated Mayor Gimenez statements regarding the medical experts� recommendations. She noted the medical experts advised identifying and monitoring Covid19 infections, should the rate in positivity and hospitalization increase. Deputy Mayor Moon stated if the County remained stable for positivity and hospitalization rate, then the administration would consider extending the curfew.
In response to Commissioner Martinez�s question regarding the intent of the curfew; Deputy Mayor Moon indicated the intent of the curfew was to monitor and prevent people from gathering out too late.
Commissioner Martinez pointed out the curfew was not being enforced, because it was impossible for the police to enforce the curfew. Commissioner Martinez stressed the curfew was not plausible, and it was impacting small businesses.
In response to Commissioner Bovo�s inquiry on whether local businesses had been included or involved in dialogue when the rules were developed, Deputy Mayor Moon indicated the administration met with several industry representatives, including restaurants, retail, bar owners, and logistics etc. when the protocols were developed. She noted as a result of the Governors preemption, the administration had 24 hours to develop protocols.
Deputy Mayor Moon indicated the administration developed the same rules that was in place, but had adjusted some of the rules specifically to large and small restaurants. She underlined the guidelines for the adult day care services as general protocols of facial coverings, physical distancing, heating ventilation air condition (hvac) system, and cleaning.
Commissioner Bovo stressed the need for the administration to exercise flexibility to small businesses that could not comply with the regulations. He emphasized the Commission�s priority was the health and safety of the community, but many of the residents were not working, which added to the mental stress. Commissioner Bovo asked that the administration be mindful of the small business who were impacted by County regulations. He stated he was opposed the state redirecting the commissions� authority to decide on regulations for the County. He believed the Commission should decide on how to develop regulations for the County, during this pandemic.
Responding to Commissioner Bovo�s question about the closure of exercise equipment in some of the parks; Deputy Mayor Moon confirmed the residents were permitted to utilize the exercise equipment in all Miami Dade County parks.
Pursuant to Commissioner Sosa�s question as to whether safety measures was in preparation to commence commission meetings in a safe manner for the commissioners, attorneys, and the public; Tara Smith, Director of Internal Services indicated in anticipation of the committee and Board of County Commissioners (BCC) in-person meetings, preparation had begun . She noted the significant challenge was the limited space in the chambers for the commissioners. Ms. Smith noted the HVAC system was in mint-condition with the appropriate level of rated filters. She stated public accommodation would occur in a safe socially distance manner with seating in the lobby. Ms. Smith also indicated she engaged an industrial hygienist to provide recommendations on developing options to accommodate the dais; as well as speaking with medical experts to ensure that all options were reviewed.
Ms. Smith further indicated there were long and short term implications in redesigning the dais, noting the short term implication was to move seats 4 and 6 feet in between the plastic barriers. She also pointed out the dais had 19 seats, to which only 11 seats could be redesigned to correspond with distancing. She reiterated she would consult with the medical and air quality experts to ensure safety, before presenting the redesign to the commission.
Commissioner Sosa indicated she consulted with an architect that stated 14 people could be seated at the dais. She asked that Chairwoman Edmonson expedite the redesign of the dais, in which Chairwoman Edmonson asked that the redesign be conducted after she leaves office.
Ms. Smith requested that Commissioner Sosa�s architect collaborate with the County�s in-house architect to move immediately on the chamber redesign.
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Special Item No. 2
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202000
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Report
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ORAL UPDATE ON CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND(Mayor)
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Approved
Report
Mover: Audrey M. Edmonson
Seconder: Barbara J. Jordan
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent: Suarez , Martinez , Bovo, Jr.
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Edmonson invited Deputy Mayor Edward Marquez to present a Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Financial Update and Strategy, Power point presentation.
Deputy Mayor Edward Marquez provided the Commission with the following information as follows;
� Current Allocations of Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) $474,000,000.00
� Status of Grant Programs
� Available for Further Allocation
� Total COVID-19 Expenditures to Date
� Status of Grant Programs
� Applications by Programs
� Grant Programs Disbursements by Commission District
� Status of $100M Municipal Grant Programs
� Municipal Reimbursements as of September 29, 2020
Commissioner Levine Cava stated the funds had not been adequately funded. She urged Deputy Marquez to incorporate funds that could be expenditure. Commissioner Levine Cava also asked whether another special meeting would be held to seek reallocating the funds, and Chairwoman Edmonson confirmed there would be a special meeting held in October.
Commissioner Monestime inquired about what criteria was needed for the taxicab/jitney limousine grant program. He revealed out of 163 applications only 10 applications were approved. Commissioner Monestime eluded that it must be difficult to qualify for the taxicab/jitney/limousine program.
Deputy Mayor Jennifer Moon clarified the number of taxicab/jitney/limousine grant program applications as follows:
� 191 applications 6 by jitney drivers, 78 by limousine drivers , and 107 by taxicab drivers
� 111 reviewed
� 10 approved
� 81 were missing documents and staff was still working with the drivers.
� 20 were denied because the applicants already received assistance from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which deemed the applicants ineligible for the program.
Discussion ensued amongst Commissioner Monestime and Deputy Mayor Moon regarding the documentation process, as well as staff assisting drivers with the documentation needed for eligibility of the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act reimbursement.
Deputy Mayor Marquez interjected that the United States Treasury required the County to possess have documentation that expenses were incurred so that they could be reimbursed it could take a number of variation of expense type.
Ms. Alice Bravo, Director of Transportation & Public Works further explained the federal criteria required that documentation be provided to exhibit direct impact as a result of the pandemic. She noted the documentation requested from the drivers were income tax from current and prior years, as well as bank statements. Ms. Bravo stated after meeting with the federal consulting those were the documentation needed to comply with federal guidelines for reimbursement.
Commissioner Monestime noted although the federal requirements must be followed; he hoped that the documentation requested did not pose a burden on the drivers.
Pursuant to Commissioner Diaz�s question regarding the last date the data was collected; Deputy Mayor Marquez indicated the data was last collected on Septembers 15th and September 30th prior to the commission meetings.
Commissioner Diaz questioned the municipalities funding request and whether the funding request was granted at a 100 percent. Deputy Mayor Marquez indicated the municipalities request were payroll funds. He noted the funding approved from now until December. Deputy Mayor Marquez stated further consultation was needed on funding the municipalities, because most municipalities request a greater amount that exceeded the CARES Act funding in the amount of $75 million.
Further discussion ensued amongst Commissioner Diaz, Deputy Mayor Marquez, and Deputy Mayor Jennifer Moon regarding the allocation of funding to municipalities.
Commissioner Moss raised concerns about staff inability to allocate funds by the end of December. He suggested that staff review where there greater need was exhibited to help allocate the funds, as well as collaborating programs with the municipalities.
In response to Commissioner Moss�s question as to whether $200,000 was allocated to the municipalities; Deputy Mayor Marquez confirmed $200,000 was allocated to the cities and once the applications incurred the funding would be distributed more rapidly.
Deputy Mayor Marquez invited Tanya Shannon, Consultant for the CARES Act funding, to further explain the process of distributing the Cares Act funds.
Ms. Shannon provided the Commission with the application process for municipalities. She noted most of the applications had insufficient information; therefore, staff would assist the municipalities with the application process to help distribute the funds rapidly.
After Commissioner Moss asked about the amount requested from the municipalities, Ms. Shannon indicated there was a two-step process to deem the municipalities eligible for the funding. She noted step-one was that the municipalities provide information on what was financially needed, along with what had been accomplished; and step-two was to provide the information and review the information to determine eligibility.
Commissioner Moss asked whether $200,000,000 in request funding had to be vetted and Ms. Shannon confirmed that $200,000,000 had to be vetted. She further explained the vetting process of funding.
Commissioner Moss asked that staff provide information on the funding amount for the limousine taxi jitney program, as well as the veterans program. He reiterated his concerns about the limited duration of time to distribute these funding in the community.
Pursuant to Commissioner Jordan�s question as to what formula was utilize to handle the number of applications requesting resources with limited funding. She also asked whether the municipalities had an outline of what type of documentation was acceptable for eligibility. Ms. Shannon stated weekly training had been conducted to assist with the system, submit documentation, and what documentation was required. She noted email reminders had been transmitted and a team member would reach out to the applicants to assist with advancing to the next step. Ms. Shannon also indicated she worked with municipalities to obtain Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance.
Commissioner Levine Cava questioned what system was offered to assist with the application process. She noted taxi drivers had to provide tax returns that was already in the regulatory system. Commissioner Levine Cava believed the application requirements were redundant and created unnecessary barriers. She asked whether staff from the library and the Community Action and Human Services could assist with the application process.
Deputy Mayor Marquez stated the consultant would review the process and a more lenient approach would be established for the applicants.
Commissioner Higgins raised concerns about the application process for the restaurant program. She noted the application process was stalled and asked that the process be reviewed. Additionally, Commissioner Higgins suggested that the administration adopt United Way application process to move funding to the families rapidly.
Commissioner Sosa requested that an explanation be provided after the presentation, as to why City of Miami Spring and City of West Miami had $0 when both cities requested for the utilities assistance program. She pointed out that other cities were granted funding from the utilities assistance program.
Deputy Mayor Marquez provided the commissioners with a Power point presentation of Municipalities $25 Million Allocation New coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Program.
Commissioner Jordan urged the County to continue providing resources to the community, despite duplicate rental and utilities assistance programs conducted by the municipalities. She also noted that funding was needed for unincorporated Miami-Dade residents and encourage that funding be provided to as much citizens as possible.
Commissioner Levine Cava suggested allocating the funds by population percentage. She noted cities with smaller population would be allocated larger funding, while large cities would receive a reduced allocation amount.
Discussion ensued amongst Deputy Mayor Marquez and Commissioner Levine Cava concerning the distribution of funds based on city population.
Deputy Mayor Marquez indicated the City of Miami was the largest city in Miami-Dade County followed by City of Miami Gardens.
Commissioner Heyman asked that the administration be cognizant of the commissioners who share cities. She pointed out in some cases cities were asked to reduce the requesting amount to help other cities with funding.
Commissioner Sosa requested that Mr. Marquez provide an update of the questions and ideas posed by the Commission. She also noted it was not ideal to change the rule to establish a percentage after funding was already approved.
Commissioner Levine Cava stated after Deputy Mayor Marquez presentation, she was under the impression the administration was not distributing allocations, but was looking to the board to determine the allocations. She noted the municipalities funding request exceeded the available funding amount. She noted if the Board does not take action funding would not be allocated.
First Assistant County Attorney Geri-Bonzon-Keenan clarified this item was an update and not an action item.
Mayor Carlos Gimenez proposed that all input regarding the distribution of funding received at today�s (9/30) Commission meeting, would return as a voting item at the next Commission meeting.
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Special Item No. 3
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Report
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Rebeca Sosa
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MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (MIA) RETROACTIVE FINANCIAL RELIEF REPORT - JULY 2020(Mayor)
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Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent: Higgins , Suarez , Bovo, Jr.
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Edmonson relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairwoman Sosa.
Commissioners Moss, Jordan and Monestime asked to be listed as co-sponsors.
Commissioner Levine Cava commented on an urgent continuation involving American Airlines (AA) scheduled layoffs of AA employees, and Vice-Chairwoman Sosa advised the discussion would take place at committee.
Vice-Chairwoman Sosa invited Mr. Lester Sola, Aviation Director & Chief Executive Officer, to further expound on Special Item 3.
Mr. Sola opined that the current report was for July, and the August report would be provided shortly after. He noted the initial release plan offered, was extended by the Board to continue until the end of the year. Mr. Sola indicated there were discussions about additional relief into the future, but he wanted to monitor the situation before the Board next session. He also noted the Department wanted to monitor congress decisions before proceeding with additional relief.
Vice-Chairwoman Sosa stated the report would be reviewed, and requested that Mr. Sola follow up with Commissioner Levine Cava�s concern regarding the AA airline layoffs.
The Board proceeded to vote to accept the foregoing proposed report.
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Special Item No. 4
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201956
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Resolution
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Daniella Levine Cava
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR THE COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A FORGIVABLE LOAN OR GRANT PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN CHILD AND ADULT DAY CARE CENTERS IN THE UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICE AREA THAT HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) USING $5 MILLION FROM FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE 2020 CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT (CARES ACT), AND UP TO $5 MILLION FROM ANY OTHER LEGALLY AVAILABLE CARES ACT FUNDS, INCLUDING UNSPENT OR RECAPTURED CARES ACT FUNDS FROM OTHER PROGRAMS; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND REQUIRING REPORTS
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REPORT:
See Agenda Item Special Item No. 4 Amended, Legislative File No. 202301 for the amended version.
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Special Item No. 4 Amended
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Resolution
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Daniella Levine Cava
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR THE COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A FORGIVABLE LOAN OR GRANT PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN CHILD AND ADULT DAY CARE CENTERS IN THE UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICE AREA THAT HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) USING $5 MILLION FROM FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE 2020 CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT (CARES ACT), AND UP TO $5 MILLION FROM ANY OTHER LEGALLY AVAILABLE CARES ACT FUNDS, INCLUDING UNSPENT OR RECAPTURED CARES ACT FUNDS FROM OTHER PROGRAMS; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND REQUIRING REPORTS [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 201956]
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Adopted as amended
Resolution R-908-20
Mover: Daniella Levine Cava
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent: Edmonson , Higgins , Suarez
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REPORT:
Commissioner Levine Cava presented an amendment to Special Item No. 4.
Assistant County Attorney Leigh C. Kobrinski introduced the amended version of Special Item No. 4 as follows: to Section 1 to add the following language, after the second sentence: ��in developing the program the County Mayor or Mayor Designee, shall explore partnership with the Early Learning Coalition and the Alliance for Aging; to Section 3 to add the following phrase in the 3rd line: ��including the recommendation on the distribution of funding between child and adult daycare centers.�
Commissioner Levine Cava commented on the hardship of both child and adult care industries. She noted the child care system had been opened partially, yet many had closed or reduce in population because of the pandemic. Commissioner Levine Cava noted the adult daycares were currently open by virtue of Governor Ronald DeSantis order, but had lost time and support. She stated the division by dollars to the children and adult system, must be reviewed to determine the hardship of each center.
Commissioner Levine Cava asked that the administration provide recommendation on how to allocate the funds.
Commissioners Heyman, Jordan, and Moss asked to be listed as co-sponsors.
Pursuant to Vice-Chairwoman Sosa�s question about including Early Head Start program and whether the amendment only included non-profits or for-profits; Commissioner Levine Cava confirmed that Early Head Start was included in the amendment, as well as profit organizations.
Vice-Chairwoman Sosa advised when working with profit organization to obtain financial verification to ensure the funds were being distributed to those in need.
Commissioner Levine Cava agreed to obtain financial verification for profit organizations as well as the inclusion of Early Head Start in the amendment.
There being no further questions, or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution.
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Special Item No. 5
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201576
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Jose "Pepe" Diaz
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR DESIGNEE TO USE LEGALLY AVAILABLE FUNDING SOURCES, INCLUDING POSSIBLE DONATIONS FROM THE PRIVATE SECTOR, TO INSTALL A PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY LOCAL MARKER OR MONUMENT TO COMMEMORATE AND HONOR DOCTORS AND NURSES IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY WHO HAVE BEEN ON THE FRONT LINES DURING THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) PANDEMIC, AND TO PREPARE A REPORT; URGING THE PRESIDENT AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO INSTALL A NATIONAL MARKER OR MONUMENT TO COMMEMORATE AND HONOR SUCH DOCTORS AND NURSES ACROSS THE COUNTRY
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Resolution R-909-20
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent: Edmonson , Higgins , Suarez
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REPORT:
Commissioner Diaz indicated the foregoing proposed resolution was to commemorate doctors, nurses, with a statue who have been frontline workers during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). He noted the doctors and nurses had protected and cared for the community during this pandemic. Commissioner Diaz directed Mayor Gimenez to develop an idea on how to pursue the commemoration statue for the frontline workers.
Vice-Chairwoman Sosa, Commissioners Moss and Jordan asked to be listed as cosponsor on the foregoing proposed resolution.
Commissioner Souto recommended Mr. Michael Springs, Director of Department Cultural Affairs to assist with the commemoration statue efforts.
There being no further questions, or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution.
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9/11/2020
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Health Care and County Operations Committee
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Special Item No. 6
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201997
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Resolution
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Sen. Javier D. Souto
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST TO CREATE, OPERATE AND MANAGE A TEMPORARY MOBILE MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO COUNTY RESIDENTS IN THE UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICE AREA WHO HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (�COVID-19�); ALLOCATING $3,000,000.00 FROM FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE 2020 CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT (CARES ACT) FOR THE UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICE AREA TO ACHIEVE THIS PURPOSE; DIRECTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST AND THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND REQUIRING A REPORT
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Resolution
Mover: Sen. Javier D. Souto
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Higgins , Suarez
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REPORT:
Commissioner Heyman pointed out that Public Health Trust already had a mobile unit called South Florida Behavioral Network, headed by Judge Steve Leifman, to help assist with mental disorders. Commissioner Heyman suggested creating an information platform for South Florida Behavioral Network on 311 emergency management, rather than creating another mobile mental health clinic with Coronavirus aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding. Therefore, she opposed the foregoing proposed resolution, citing there were other critical areas that needed funding.
Vice-Chairwoman Sosa requested that the Special Item No. 6 be deferred to conduct a Sunshine meeting to further discuss the item. She noted Jackson Health System was overwhelmed and believed further discussion was needed on this foregoing proposed resolution.
Commissioner Souto agreed to defer the item and noted there were a number of mental behavior issues being displayed in the community. He believed there was a greater need for mental health services in the community.
Vice-Chairwoman Sosa invited Carlos A. Migoya President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jackson Health System to further elaborate on the Temporary Mobile Mental Health Clinic.
Mr. Migoya thanked Commissioner Souto for bringing awareness to the mental health crisis in the community. He pointed out there was an existing mobile mental health clinic under Thriving Mind South Florida. Mr. Migoya noted the crisis intervention team was collaborating with other organizations to determine how to permanently address the mental health crisis, and to create a County wide strategy. He stated the strategy included the mobile units and organizations that may lack resources to service the entire county. Mr. Migoya noted Jackson Behavioral Health Group, Judge Leifman, the Action Plan Commission, Thrive Mind South Florida, and 311 unit would be collaborating to address the mental health crisis. He noted Commissioner Souto was welcome to meet with the organizations and Judge Leifman to further discuss the mental health services.
Chairwoman Edmonson resumed as chair.
Commissioner Levine Cava supported moving forward with mental health resources for the community, and thanked Commissioners Souto and Heyman for bringing awareness to mental health crisis impacting the community.
Commissioner Diaz indicated he understood the greater need of mental health services in the community. He asked that veterans be included in the mental health strategy, because statistics show a 20 percent increase in veteran suicide. Commissioner Diaz noted he was pleased with the collaboration of Commissioner Souto, Mr. Migoya and Judge Leifman to discuss the mental health services.
Commissioner Souto agreed to defer the foregoing proposed resolution to further discuss the mental health services with Mr. Migoya, and Judge Leifman.
Commissioner Martinez pointed out that the CARES
Act funding was not utilize sufficiently. He believed spending the CARES Act funding on mental health services would greatly benefit the community. Commissioner Martinez stressed the need for suicide prevention, because suicide in his district had increased since the pandemic.
There being no further questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the deferral of the foregoing proposed resolution.
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Special Item No. 7
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Audrey M. Edmonson
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RESOLUTION RETROACTIVELY APPROVING AMENDMENT TO GRANT AGREEMENT WITH LEGAL SERVICES OF GREATER MIAMI, INC. TO REALLOCATE FUNDS FROM ONE SERVICE CATEGORY TO ANOTHER SERVICE CATEGORY IN RESPONSE TO CHANGING DEMANDS DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) PANDEMIC; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AMENDMENTS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-15, TO ALLOW FOR SUCH FUNDING SHIFTS BETWEEN SERVICE CATEGORIES, AS NECESSARY, DURING THE PANDEMIC(Office of Management and Budget)
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Resolution R-910-20
Mover: Audrey M. Edmonson
Seconder: Dennis C. Moss
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent: Jordan , Higgins , Suarez
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REPORT:
There being no questions, or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution.
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Special Item No. 8
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Dennis C. Moss
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO CREATE THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2 (ERAP2) FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PERSONS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY THAT HAVE LOST INCOME AS A RESULT OF THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) PANDEMIC; ALLOCATING $7,716,000.00 FROM THE 2020 CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY (CARES ACT) THROUGH THE STATE OF FLORIDA; RECAPTURING THE REMAINING APPROXIMATELY $4.5 MILLION IN FUNDS FROM THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ERAP) CREATED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R-642-20, AND REALLOCATING TO ERAP2, FOR A TOTAL OF $12,216,000.00 FOR THE ERAP2; ALLOCATING TO THE EXTENT FEASIBLE THE $7,716,000.00 EQUALLY AMONG THE 13 COMMISSION DISTRICTS, AND ALLOCATING THE APPROXIMATELY $4.5 MILLION FROM ERAP TO EACH DISTRICT BASED ON THAT DISTRICT�S REMAINING BALANCE FROM ERAP; RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT AND APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION (FLORIDA HOUSING) FOR THE RECEIPT OF CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO (1) APPLY TO AND ACCEPT FROM FLORIDA HOUSING AND OTHER SOURCES, ADDITIONAL FUNDS THAT MAY BECOME AVAILABLE FOR THE PURPOSES SET FORTH HEREIN; AND (2) AMEND THE PROGRAM ALLOCATIONS AND PROGRAM POLICIES TO ADDRESS IMMEDIATE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY TO ASSIST WITH THE COVID-19 RESPONSE; AND (3) EXECUTE ALL CONTRACTS, AMENDMENTS, AND OTHER AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS RESOLUTION(Public Housing and Community Development)
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Resolution R-911-20
Mover: Dennis C. Moss
Seconder: Joe A. Martinez
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent: Jordan , Higgins , Suarez
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REPORT:
After Commissioner Bovo�s inquiry regarding funding being extracted from property taxes for rental assistant grants; Assistant County Attorney Shannon Summerset-Williams confirmed the funding was from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act and not from property taxes.
There being no further questions, or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution
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Special Item No. 9
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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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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Resolution R-912-20
Mover: Rebeca Sosa
Seconder: Audrey M. Edmonson
Vote: 8 - 1
No: Martinez
Absent: Jordan , Higgins , Suarez , Diaz
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REPORT:
Commissioner Martinez questioned whether the foregoing proposed resolution was developed after Governor Ronald DeSantis issued order; Assistant County Attorney David Murray indicated the foregoing proposed resolution included Emergency Order 30-20, which was in response to Governor DeSantis issued order.
Commissioner Martinez indicated he opposed the foregoing proposed resolution.
There being no further questions, or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution
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Audrey M. Edmonson
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RESOLUTION ALLOCATING TO JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. A TOTAL OF NOT-TO-EXCEED $2,289,000.00 IN FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE FOR VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE 2020 CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT (CARES ACT) CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND, TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME, WORKING POOR, AND MEDICALLY UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED RESIDENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY WHO HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY CAUSED BY CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19)
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Resolution R-1220-20
Mover: Audrey M. Edmonson
Seconder: Barbara J. Jordan
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Suarez , Bovo, Jr.
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Edmonson relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairwoman Sosa.
Vice-Chairwoman Sosa invited Commissioner Edmonson to present the non-agenda item.
Commissioner Edmonson presented a motion allocating to Jessie Trice Community Health System, Inc. in the total amount of not-to-exceed $2,289,000.00 in funds made available for vulnerable communities through the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Coronavirus Relief Fund, to provide assistance to low income, working poor, and medically uninsured and underinsured residents of Miami-Dade county who have been impacted by the public health emergency caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Commissioners Jordan Levine Cava Moss and Monestime asked to be listed as co-sponsors.
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REPORT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:54 p.m.
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