FINAL OFFICIAL
Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners Minutes
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
9:30:00 AM
Commission Chambers
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Members Present: Oliver G. Gilbert, III; Jean Monestime; Keon Hardemon; Sally A. Heyman; Eileen Higgins; Rebeca Sosa; Raquel A. Regalado; Danielle Cohen Higgins; Daniella Levine Cava; Kionne L. McGhee; Sen. Javier D. Souto; Joe A. Martinez; Jose "Pepe" Diaz; Sen. Rene Garcia
Members Absent: None
Members Late: None
Members Excused: None
Members Absent County Business: None

         
MINUTES PREPARED BY:  
  REPORT: Zorana Milton, Commission Reporter
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1A INVOCATION AS PROVIDED IN RULE 5.05(H)  
1B ROLL CALL  
  REPORT: In addition to Board members, the following staff members were present:

-County Attorney Geri Bonzon Keenan

-First Assistant County Attorney Gerald Sanchez

-Assistant County Attorney Terrance Smith

-Chief Financial Officer Edward Marquez

-Budget Director Jennifer Moon

-Clerk of the Board Director Melissa Adames

-Deputy Clerk Zorana Milton

Commissioner Souto attended the meeting virtually via Zoom.

Chairwoman Sosa called the meeting to order at 9:37 a.m. and noted the decorum of the chamber during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. She also gave a statement regarding public participation during Board of County Commissioners (BCC) meetings, noting provisions were made so that in January 2021 the public will have the opportunity to call in or attend meetings to address the commission.
 
1C PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
 
1D SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (SCHEDULED TO BEGIN AT 8:30 AM)  
1D1  
  202464 Proclamation     Jose "Pepe" Diaz        
  PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO MR. MANUEL O. GARCIA, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 38 YEARS OF SERVICE Presented
  REPORT: Vice Chairman Diaz presented a proclamation to Mr. Manuel O. Garcia for his 38 years of service to Miami-Dade County, proclaiming today as �Manuel Garcia Day� in Miami-Dade County.  
1E CITIZEN'S PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES MAXIMUM)  
1F REPORTS OF OFFICIAL BOARDS  
1G REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD AS PROVIDED IN RULE 6.06  
  REPORT: Chairwoman Sosa opened the hearing for the reasonable opportunity to be heard; the following persons appeared virtually to address the Board:

Ms. Marsha Dufran 169 E Flagler Street, Miami, Florida on behalf of Transit Alliance, spoke in support of 11A9 and 11A10; she urged the Board to support these items.

Mr. Derrick Holmes 17605 SW 112th Court, Miami, Florida urged the Board to halt the plans for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on the South Dade Transitway in order to study feasibility of alternative modes of transportation, particularly heavy rail.

Pastor Alphonso Jackson Sr. 11111 Pinkston Drive, Miami, Florida asked that agenda item 11A10 be deferred for 60 days and presented at another time.

Seeing no one else come forward to speak, Chairwoman Sosa closed the reasonable opportunity to be heard.
 
1H MOTION TO SET THE AGENDA AND "PULL LIST"  
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan advised the Board of the following preliminary changes to today�s agenda:

-Commissioner Martinez requested to add his name to the Pull List on Agenda Item 8E1.

-Commissioner Higgins released Agenda Items 11A1 and 11A1 Substitute.

-Commissioner Garcia requested to add Agenda Item 11A5 to the Pull List.

-Commissioner McGhee requested to add his name to the Pull List on Agenda Items 11A6 and 11A6 Substitute.

Commissioner Regaldo requested to add her name to the Pull List on Agenda Items 11A9, 11A9 Substitute #1 and 11A9 Substitute #2.

Commissioner Souto requested to be listed as a Co-sponsor of Agenda Items 4B, 11A4 and 11A15.

Commissioner Higgins requested to be listed as a Co-sponsor of Agenda Items 11A11, 11A12 and 11A15.

Commissioner Martinez requested to be listed as a Co-sponsor of Agenda Item 11A15.

Commissioner Regalado requested to be listed as a Co-sponsor of Agenda Item 11A17.


County Attorney Bonzon-Keenan advised the items to be considered at today�s (12/15) meeting would be those listed on the printed final agenda with additions, deferrals, withdrawals and scriveners errors noted the acting Chairwoman�s memorandum entitled �Changes Sheet� dated December 15, 2020, including the aforementioned requests. The Board will approve all of those items by a single vote setting the agenda except for Agenda Item 2B1 the Mayor�s Appointment of the Director of the Regulatory and Economic Resources Department, Agenda Item 2B2 the Mayor�s Appointment of the Director of the Juvenile Services Department, Ordinances for First Readings, Public Hearings, Ordinances for Second Reading, Agenda Item 8F1 a Commercial Service Airport contract, which must be voted on separately and is not on the Pull List, Agenda Items subject to the 4-Day Rule and; the following Pull List items:

8E1, 8F3, 11A5, 11A6, 11A6 Substitute, 11A9, 11A9 Substitute, 11A9 Substitute #2, 11A10, 11A17, 15B1, 14A1, 14A2, 14A3, 14A4, 14A5, 14A6 and 14B1.

It was moved by Commissioner Diaz that the Board adopt the agenda with the aforementioned changes, as noted by the County Attorney. This Motion was seconded by Commissioner Sosa, and upon being put to a vote, passed by a vote of 13-0.
 
1I OFFICE OF COMMISSION AUDITOR  
1J OFFICE OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS  
1K OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ADVOCACY  
2 MAYORAL ISSUES  
2A MAYORAL VETOES  
2B MAYORAL REPORTS  
2B1  
  202431 Report      
  MAYORAL APPOINTMENT - DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES DEPARTMENT(Mayor) Presented
  REPORT: Mayor Levine Cava announced the appointment of Ms. Lourdes Gomez to serve as the Director of the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources Department (RER).  
2B2  
  202432 Report      
  MAYORAL APPOINTMENT - DIRECTOR OF JUVENILE SERVICES DEPARTMENT(Mayor) Presented
  REPORT: Mayor Levine Cava announced the appointment of Ms. Cathy Burgos to serve as the Director of the Juvenile Services Department.  
2C OTHER ISSUES  
3 CONSENT ITEMS  
3A COMMISSIONER CONSENT ITEMS  
3A1  
  202391 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Joe A. Martinez        
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FY 2020-2021 DISTRICT 11 ALLOCATIONS OF FEES COLLECTED FOR ISSUING PARKING PERMITS FOR PERSONS TRANSPORTING YOUNG CHILDREN AND STROLLERS TO VOICES FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 AND KRISTI HOUSE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 Adopted
Resolution R-1237-20
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 13 - 0
3A2  
  202419 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Joe A. Martinez        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2020-21 DISTRICT 11 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE Adopted
Resolution R-1238-20
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 13 - 0
3A3  
  202434 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Jose "Pepe" Diaz        
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROVISION OF IN-KIND SERVICES FROM THE MIAMI-DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE MIAMI-DADE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT OF $320,000.00 TO SUPPORT THE 2021 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TO BE FUNDED FROM THE GENERAL FUND AND FIRE RESCUE DISTRICT FUNDS Adopted
Resolution R-1239-20
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 13 - 0
3B DEPARTMENTAL CONSENT ITEMS  
4 ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING  
4A  
  202398 Ordinance  
Eileen Higgins
Jean Monestime
Danielle Cohen Higgins
Oliver G. Gilbert, III
       
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO TERMINATION OF CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES; CREATING SECTION 17-03 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; INCREASING NOTIFICATION PERIOD RELATED TO TERMINATION OF CERTAIN MONTH-TO-MONTH RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES IN INCORPORATED AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE Adopted on first reading as amended
Public Hearing: January 20, 2021
Ordinance 21-1
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: COUNTY ATTORNEY GERI BONZON KEENAN READ THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT INTO THE RECORD:

-COMMISSIONER HIGGINS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF PROCEDURE REQUIRING COMMITTEE REVIEW AND THE 4 WEEK/6 WEEK MUNICIPAL NOTICE REQUIREMENT AND MOVED TO AMEND ITEM 15B1 TO REFLECT THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ITEM 4A BE HELD AT THE JANUARY 20, 2021 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING.

THE FOREGOING PROPOSED ORDINANCE WAS AMENDED ON FIRST READING AND SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING AT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (BCC) MEETING SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2021 AT 9:30 A.M.
 
  12/8/2020 Requires Municipal Notification by the Board of County Commissioners  
4B  
  202416 Ordinance     Joe A. Martinez
Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Sen. Rene Garcia
Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Sally A. Heyman
Rebeca Sosa
Sen. Javier D. Souto
       
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO PROCUREMENT OF IRON AND STEEL; CREATING SECTION 2-8.2.6.1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; CREATING THE BUY AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL PRODUCTS PROCUREMENT PROGRAM; PROVIDING THAT SOLICITATIONS AND CONTRACTS FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS MUST REQUIRE THE USE OF IRON AND STEEL PRODUCTS PRODUCED IN THE UNITED STATES; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS; EXEMPTING CERTAIN PROJECTS; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing: January 12, 2021
Ordinance
Mover: Sally A. Heyman
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and scheduled for public hearing at the Infrastructure and Capital Improvement (ICI) Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. � or successor committee to be determined by the incoming Chairperson.  
4C  
  202355 Ordinance     Raquel A. Regalado
Sen. Rene Garcia
       
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS; AMENDING SECTION 2-1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; REVISING THE BOARD�S ORDER OF BUSINESS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN SECTIONS RELATING TO STATES OF EMERGENCY; PROVIDING FOR A STANDING DISCUSSION ITEM AT EVERY BOARD MEETING DURING THE PENDENCY OF ANY DECLARED STATE OR LOCAL EMERGENCY; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing: January 14, 2021
Ordinance
Mover: Sally A. Heyman
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and scheduled for public hearing at the Health Care and County Operations (HCCO) Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 9:30 a.m., or successor committee to be determined by the incoming Chairperson.  
4D  
  202403 Ordinance     Rebeca Sosa        
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN (CDMP); AMENDING SECTION 2-116.1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING THAT APPLICATIONS INVOLVING THE EXPANSION OF THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT BOUNDARY (UDB) OR THE URBAN EXPANSION AREA, OR PROPOSING CHANGES TO LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS OUTSIDE THE UDB MAY BE FILED AS EXPEDITED APPLICATIONS DURING CERTAIN YEARS; PROVIDING THAT APPLICATIONS TO REDESIGNATE PROPERTIES OUTSIDE THE UDB FROM ONE NON-URBAN USE TO ANOTHER MAY BE FILED AT ANY TIME; PROVIDING AUTHORITY FOR THE DIRECTOR TO EXTEND CERTAIN DEADLINES FOR HOLDING PUBLIC HEARINGS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; REVISING REFERENCES TO EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL OF CDMP TO CONFORM TO STATE LAW; MAKING TECHNICAL CHANGES; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing: January 12, 2021
Ordinance
Mover: Sally A. Heyman
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and scheduled for public hearing at the Infrastructure and Capital Improvement (ICI) Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. � or successor committee to be determined by the incoming Chairperson.  
4E  
  202430 Ordinance   Sally A. Heyman
Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Rebeca Sosa
       
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO UNDERWATER POOL LIGHTING; AMENDING SECTION 8-31 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; ENACTING LOCAL TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE 2020 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE; RE-ENACTING MAXIMUM VOLTAGE LIMITATIONS FOR UNDERWATER POOL LIGHTING FOR PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND BATHING PLACES; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing: February 9, 2021
Ordinance 21-18
Mover: Sally A. Heyman
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and scheduled for public hearing at the Infrastructure and Capital Improvement (ICI) Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 2:00 p.m., or successor committee to be determined by the incoming Chairperson.  
  12/7/2020 Requires Municipal Notification by the Board of County Commissioners  
5 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Scheduled for 9:30 a.m.)  
5A  
  202389 Ordinance   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Rebeca Sosa
Jose "Pepe" Diaz
       
  ORDINANCE CREATING THE OFFICE OF POLICY AND BUDGETARY AFFAIRS UNDER THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS; CREATING ARTICLE CLXIV OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, TERM OF OFFICE, AND METHOD OF APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF DIRECTOR; REQUIRING CERTAIN VOTES, INCLUDING SUPERMAJORITY VOTES, BY FULL MEMBERSHIP OF BOARD; PROVIDING FOR FUNCTIONS, SCOPE OF AUTHORITY, AND POWERS OF OFFICE; ESTABLISHING DUTIES OF MAYOR TO PROVIDE OFFICE WITH ACCESS TO CERTAIN INFORMATION; APPROVING AND ADOPTING FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 MID-YEAR SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS AND AMENDMENTS;�AUTHORIZING DIRECTOR TO ESTABLISH JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARY RANGES FOR STAFF PENDING AMENDMENT TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PAY PLAN � FY 2020-21; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE Adopted
Ordinance 20-128
Mover: Rebeca Sosa
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

Chairwoman Sosa opened the public hearing; seeing no one come forward to speak the public hearing was closed.

The Board proceeded to vote on the ordinance as presented.
 
  11/30/2020 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  
  12/1/2020 Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners  
  12/1/2020 Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners  
5A SUPPLEMENT  
  202457 Supplement      
  FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT TO ORDINANCE CREATING THE OFFICE OF POLICY AND BUDGETARY AFFAIRS UNDER THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS; CREATING ARTICLE CLXIV OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE Presented
5A SUPPLEMENT NO. 2  
  202458 Supplement      
  SOCIAL EQUITY STATEMENT TO ORDINANCE RELATING TO ORDINANCE CREATING THE OFFICE OF POLICY AND BUDGETARY AFFAIRS UNDER THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS; CREATING ARTICLE CLXIV OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE Presented
5B  
  202376 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Rebeca Sosa
Sen. Javier D. Souto
       
  RESOLUTION APPROVING AS A GOVERNMENTAL FACILITY THE JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM FREESTANDING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AND MEDICAL OFFICES ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTHEASTERN CORNER OF SW 8TH STREET AND GALIANO AVENUE, IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 33-303 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-1240-20
Mover: Rebeca Sosa
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

Chairwoman Sosa relinquished the chair.

Vice Chairman Diaz opened the public hearing; seeing no one come forward to speak the public hearing was closed.

Commissioner Souto asked to be listed as a Co-sponsor of the foregoing proposed item.
 
5C  
  202287 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON PROPOSAL OF LUDLAM TRAIL PHASE I, LLC TO DESIGNATE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6970 BIRD ROAD, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA 33155, ALSO IDENTIFIED BY FOLIO NUMBERS 30-4023-000-0503 AND 30-4023-101-0020, AS A BROWNFIELD AREA PURSUANT TO SECTION 376.80, FLORIDA STATUTES, WHICH SHALL BE KNOWN AS THE MILINE AT LUDLAM TRAIL GREEN REUSE AREA(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-1241-20
Mover: Rebeca Sosa
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: Chairwoman Sosa resumed the Chair.

County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.

Chairwoman Sosa opened the public hearing; seeing no one come forward, the public hearing was closed.

Chairwoman Sosa suggested that a sunshine meeting be held to update Commissioner Regalado and other commissioners regarding the Ludlam Trail project.

The Board proceeded to vote on the resolution as presented.
 
  11/19/2020 Removed by the Board of County Commissioners  
  12/1/2020 Public Hearing opened, Public Hearing Closed and forwarded to BCC for 2nd Public Hearing on 12-15-20 by the Board of County Commissioners  
5D  
  202141 Resolution   Jose "Pepe" Diaz        
  RESOLUTION GRANTING VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY PETITION FOR PORTIONS OF SW 128 AVENUE FROM SW 2 STREET NORTH FOR 609.5 FEET (VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY PETITION NO. P-959); AND WAIVING, PURSUANT TO IMPLEMENTING ORDER 4-41, THE 10 PERCENT PROCESSING FEE(Transportation and Public Works) Removed
Resolution R-12-21
Mover: Rebeca Sosa
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: This item was removed because it was not properly advertised.  
  11/9/2020 Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson due to meeting cancellation by the Infrastructure & Capital Improvements Committee  
6A CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  
6B POLICY MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION BY THE BOARD  
7 ORDINANCES SET FOR SECOND READING  
8 DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS  
8A thru 8D (No items were submitted for these sections.)  
8E MIAMI-DADE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT  
8E1  
  202445 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Joe A. Martinez        
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR, RECEIVE, AND EXPEND APPROXIMATELY $97,877.00 IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES GRANT FUNDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BUREAU OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR RECEIPT OF SUCH FUNDS AND TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS SET FORTH THEREIN; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR, RECEIVE, AND EXPEND ADDITIONAL FUTURE FUNDS SHOULD THEY BECOME AVAILABLE UNDER THIS GRANT PROGRAM FOR THIS PURPOSE(Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department) Adopted
Resolution R-1242-20
Mover: Joe A. Martinez
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: Commissioner Martinez expressed his concern regarding Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) ladder trucks breaking down and noted it took over 15 months to build and deliver a ladder truck. He also inquired about the expiration of the contract and indicated the cost of the contract would increase if the Board did not act on the resolution today.

Chairwoman Sosa inquired whether the contract was nearing expiration, and whether the proper competitive procurement procedures were followed.
Deputy Mayor Ed Marquez noted that MDFR Chief Kominsky had been working with Namina Uppal, Chief Procurement Officer, Internal Services Department (ISD) to move forward with the purchase of the equipment; the purchase of the fire equipment is scheduled to be on the Agenda in January.

Vice Chairman Diaz noted the first responders needed all the equipment to perform their duties; he indicated there should not be a rush to obtain supplies and asked for clarification on this resolution.

Ms. Uppal responded to Chairwoman Sosa�s inquiry indicating that the information she received was incorrect, the contracts were not expiring; she noted the procurement process did start early, and Ms. Uppal explained the procurement process used for specialized fire equipment trucks and the department searched for the best competitive pricing available. These were multi-year contracts which were available and awarded to national large authorized dealers. She pointed out the possibility of the price being increased on some options available on the trucks, however she was in communication with the dealer regarding the pricing of the trucks.

Responding to Commissioner Martinez� inquiry regarding the current status of the fleet, Fire Chief Kominsky indicated currently the fleet contained 17 front line ladders, five (5) of which were spares. Unfortunately he noted three (3) of the spare ladder trucks were being used because the others had to be red lined due to failing annual testing. Chief Kominsky noted he was looking to purchase an emergency ladder to add to the fleet�s front line units and the spares would be relocated once the emergency ladder arrived. Chief Kominsky stated the issue was the length of time it took to manufacture the ladders, especially during the pandemic, noting it would take 12 to 15 months to receive a newly constructed ladder.

Commissioner Martinez noted the department was in dire need of these fire trucks and ladders. He noted he was in support of the foregoing proposed resolution.

Following further discussion, Mayor Levine Cava indicated that she would do everything in her power to move this resolution and the procurement process expeditiously.

Hearing no further questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution.
 
  12/11/2020 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  
8F INTERNAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
8F1  
  202222 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ONE-YEAR EXTENSION AND ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $81,512.00 FOR A MODIFIED TOTAL CONTRACT AWARD OF $340,433.00 FOR LEGACY PURCHASE CONTRACT NO. L411-A FOR THE PURCHASE OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FOR THE FINANCE AND MIAMI-DADE AVIATION DEPARTMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATIONS AND EXTENSIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE COUNTY CODE AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38(Internal Services) Adopted
Resolution R-1243-20
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 13 - 0
8F2  
  202442 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR THE COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE THE REMAINING ONE, TWO-YEAR OPTION TO RENEW TERM FOR CONTRACT NO. RFP-00342 FOR THE PURCHASE OF EMPLOYEE GROUP DENTAL INSURANCE PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $28,720,000.00 FOR A CUMULATIVE ALLOCATION OF $79,680,000.00 FOR THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS, INCLUDING ANY TERMINATION PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT(Internal Services) Adopted
Resolution R-1244-20
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 13 - 0
  12/10/2020 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  
8F3  
  202207 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR THE COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE THE ONE, FIVE-YEAR OPTION TO RENEW FOR LEGACY CONTRACT NO. L9810-2/30, FLIGHT EXPLORER SOFTWARE SUPPORT SERVICES, FOR THE MIAMI-DADE AVIATION DEPARTMENT FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $441,675.00; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION, RENEWAL OR EXTENSION PROVISIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE COUNTY CODE AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38(Internal Services) Adopted
Resolution R-1245-20
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 13 - 0
  12/11/2020 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  
8F4  
  202470 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Oliver G. Gilbert, III        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING, PURSUANT TO SECTION 125.031, FLORIDA STATUTES, THE TERMS OF A SUBLEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN GARDENS AND STORAGE, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AS SUBLANDLORD, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AS SUBTENANT, FOR PREMISES LOCATED AT 17988 NW 27 AVENUE, SUITE 100, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, TO BE UTILIZED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AS A DISTRICT OFFICE FOR THE COUNTY COMMISSIONER FOR DISTRICT 1, OLIVER G. GILBERT, III, FOR AN INITIAL FOUR-YEAR TERM, WITH FOUR, FOUR-YEAR OPTIONS TO RENEW, WITH A TOTAL FISCAL IMPACT TO THE COUNTY ESTIMATED TO BE $322,499.28 FOR THE INITIAL TERM, AND A CUMULATIVE VALUE ESTIMATED TO BE $1,765,505.77 SHOULD THE COUNTY EXERCISE THE FOUR, FOUR-YEAR OPTION TO RENEW TERMS; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR THE COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE SUBLEASE, EXERCISE ALL RIGHTS CONFERRED THEREIN, AND TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS TO EFFECTUATE SAME(Internal Services) Adopted
Resolution R-1246-20
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 13 - 0
  12/14/2020 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  
8G thru 8J (No items were submitted for these sections.)  
8K PUBLIC HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
8K1  
  202266 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Eileen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR THE COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING GROUND LEASE BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (�COUNTY�) AND BRISAS DEL RIO APARTMENTS, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AND AN AFFILIATE OF RUDG, LLC (�RUDG�), AND AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF THE LEASE AND A PARTIAL RELEASE OF CERTAIN UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN RELATED DOCUMENTS; APPROVING BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE BOARD , A DESIGNATED PURCHASE PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1(C)(3) OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FOR A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH RUDG AND RIVER PARC RIVERWALK, LLC, FOR OVERSEEING ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SEAWALL AND PUBLIC RIVERWALK (�PROJECT�) IN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,000,000.00 TO BE FUNDED WITH BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PROGRAM FUNDS AND SECTION 255.20(C)(10), FLORIDA STATUTES, TO SELECT FORTUNE URBAN CONSTRUCTION, LLC AS CONTRACTOR FOR THE PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN AND ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THE AMENDMENTS AND RELEASE(Public Housing and Community Development) Adopted
Resolution R-1247-20
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The foregoing resolution contained the following scrivener�s error, which has been corrected:
An incorrect document � an internal memorandum from a HUD attorney, was inadvertently included as Attachment 1 to the Mayor�s memorandum. Attachment 1 to the Mayor�s memorandum has been replaced with the correspondence to the County from HUD approving the proposed project. Additionally, handwritten page 10 was corrected to show that a vote of 2/3 of the Board�s membership is required for this item. The item has been reprinted.
 
  12/1/2020 4 Day Rule Invoked by the Board of County Commissioners  
8L REGULATORY AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES  
8L1  
  202455 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Rebeca Sosa        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AMONG BROWARD, MIAMI-DADE, MONROE AND PALM BEACH COUNTIES, WHERE SUCH AGREEMENT PROVIDES THAT EACH OF THE FOUR COUNTIES WILL PROVIDE A TOTAL OF $275,000.00 EACH OVER A THREE-YEAR PERIOD DURING 2021-2024 FOR SERVICES RELATED TO THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE COMPACT BY THE INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES AND WHERE BROWARD COUNTY WILL OFFICIALLY RETAIN AND SUPERVISE INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES ON BEHALF OF THE FOUR COUNTIES; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR THE COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE SAID INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND EXERCISE THE TERMINATION PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR THE COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO APPROVE EXTENSIONS OF TIME; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO SELECT MIAMI-DADE REPRESENTATIVES TO THE COMPACT LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-1248-20
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 13 - 0
  12/11/2020 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  
8M (No items were submitted for this section.)  
8N TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS  
8N1  
  202354 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Raquel A. Regalado        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE COCONUT GROVE METRORAIL LEASE BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND GRP GROVE METRO STATION, LLC FOR THE LEASE OF COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY AT THE COCONUT GROVE METRORAIL STATION AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT AND TO EXERCISE ALL RIGHTS AND PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN(Transportation and Public Works) Adopted
Resolution R-1249-20
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 13 - 0
  12/1/2020 4 Day Rule Invoked by the Board of County Commissioners  
9 ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS  
10 AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COUNCILS AND TRUSTS  
11 COUNTY COMMISSION  
11A RESOLUTIONS  
11A1  
  202206 Resolution     Sen. Javier D. Souto
Eileen Higgins
       
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO IMPLEMENT DESIGN STANDARDS REQUIRING ALL UTILITY FACILITIES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT TO BE COVERED WITH LANDSCAPING TO PREVENT GRAFFITI VANDALISM; TO PREPARE AND FILE REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC WORKS MANUAL WITH THE CLERK OF THE BOARD AND PERFORM ALL OTHER ACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENT; AND TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE BOARD Withdrawn
  REPORT: Withdrawn; see Agenda Item 11A1 Substitute, Legislative File No. 202406.  
  11/9/2020 Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson due to meeting cancellation by the Infrastructure & Capital Improvements Committee  
  11/19/2020 Deferred by the Board of County Commissioners  
  12/1/2020 Deferred by the Board of County Commissioners  
11A1 SUBSTITUTE  
  202406 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Sen. Javier D. Souto
Eileen Higgins
       
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOP A PLAN FOR A PILOT PROGRAM FOR COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 10 AT NO COST TO THE COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT DESIGN STANDARDS TO COVER ALL EXISTING AND FUTURE UTILITY FACILITIES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT WITH LANDSCAPING TO PREVENT GRAFFITI VANDALISM; AND TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE BOARD REGARDING THE FEASIBILITY AND ADVISABILITY OF IMPLEMENTING THE PILOT PROGRAM [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 202206] Adopted
Resolution R-1250-20
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 13 - 0
11A2  
  202411 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Eileen Higgins
Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Sally A. Heyman
Rebeca Sosa
       
  RESOLUTION URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO EXPAND THE QUALIFYING IMPROVEMENTS THAT MAY BE FINANCED THROUGH PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAMS TO ADD SEAWALL IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SEAWALL REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS Adopted
Resolution R-1251-20
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 13 - 0
11A3  
  202422 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Joe A. Martinez
Rebeca Sosa
       
  RESOLUTION URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AMEND THE UNIFORM TIME ACT AND EXTEND DAYLIGHT SAVINGS THROUGH FUTURE GENERAL ELECTIONS Adopted
Resolution R-1252-20
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 13 - 0
11A4  
  202425 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Rebeca Sosa
Sen. Javier D. Souto
       
  RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R-899-20 TO DIRECT THE COUNTY MAYOR OR DESIGNEE TO PLACE THE REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROPOSED TREE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM ON AN AGENDA OF THE BOARD WITHIN 30 DAYS Adopted
Resolution R-1253-20
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 13 - 0
  12/4/2020 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  
11A5  
  202253 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Rebeca Sosa
Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Sally A. Heyman
Eileen Higgins
Kionne L. McGhee
Raquel A. Regalado
Sen. Javier D. Souto
       
  RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R-332-20 RELATING TO FINANCIAL RELIEF PLANS AT THE AIRPORTS DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19); EXTENDING THE TERM OF RELIEF FOR CERTAIN BUSINESS PARTNERS AT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ON A MONTH-TO-MONTH BASIS FROM JANUARY 1, 2021 TO NO LATER THAN APRIL 30, 2021 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $32,996,656.00, SUBJECT TO TERMINATION UPON A FINDING OF A CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENTS WITH CERTAIN AIRPORT BUSINESS PARTNERS AND TO EXECUTE ANY SUBSEQUENT AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE EXTENSION OF THE FINANCIAL RELIEF PLAN AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, INCLUDING TERMINATION, PROVIDED THAT ANY RELIEF EXTENDED SHALL BE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE AIRPORT AMENDED AND RESTATED TRUST AGREEMENT AND BOND COVENANTS; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO STRATEGIZE AND DEVELOP A FORWARD-LOOKING LONG-TERM PLAN TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CONCESSIONAIRES AT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF COVID-19; AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE REPORTS PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 14-65 Adopted
Resolution R-1254-20
Mover: Rebeca Sosa
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: Commissioner Garcia inquired why only certain business receiving financial relief and not all businesses. He spoke of the cost of this financial relief and inquired whether these costs fell on the taxpayers in Miami-Dade County.

Mr. Lester Sola, Director, Aviation Department, responded to Commissioner Garcia�s inquiry noting that the Airport did not receive any revenue from the General Fund or any tax base. He explained the intent of this resolution, and pointed out that the relief being provided came from revenues produced by the concessionaires at the airport. He noted this was a short extension of relief and while the administration to find a long term solution. Mr. Sola also clarified that the resolution indicated �certain� businesses because relief was only being provided to the concessionaires at the airport and not the other businesses that operate at the airport.

Commissioner Garcia expressed his concern that financial relief was being provided to concessionaires that had been operating in the airport for many years while many other small businesses in the community needed financial relief as well; he noted the Board needed to take an in-depth look at what could be done for other small businesses throughout the county.

Following further discussion regarding airport concessions and providing financial relief, Vice Chairman Diaz asked to be listed as a co-sponsor to the foregoing proposed resolution.

Commissioner Gilbert noted he was in support of the foregoing proposed resolution and asked to be listed as a co-sponsor.

Chairwoman Sosa relinquished the chair.

Commissioner Garcia asked that the Administration construct a plan to ensure financial relief was extended to all small businesses within the community, not only airport concessionaires.

Hearing no further questions or comments the Board proceeded to vote on the resolution, as presented.
 
  12/3/2020 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  
  12/7/2020 Deferred by the Board of County Commissioners  
11A6  
  202405 Resolution     Kionne L. McGhee
Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Sally A. Heyman
Danielle Cohen Higgins
       
  RESOLUTION CREATING THE �SAVE CHARLIE ACT�; ESTABLISHING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY NO KILL ANIMAL SHELTER POLICY, WHICH REQUIRES THAT: (1) THE COUNTY PROTECT AND CARE FOR ALL ANIMALS IMPOUNDED AT COUNTY-OPERATED SHELTERS DURING THE PERIOD OF THEIR IMPOUNDMENT; AND (2) AN ANIMAL IMPOUNDED AT A COUNTY-OPERATED SHELTER MAY BE EUTHANIZED ONLY IF THE ANIMAL HAS PROVEN TO BE DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC SAFETY OR SUFFERS FROM A MEDICAL CONDITION THAT CAUSES SEVERE LONG-TERM PAIN AND SUFFERING Withdrawn
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
  REPORT: Withdrawn; See Agenda Item 11A6 Substitute, Legislative File No. 202477.  
11A6 SUBSTITUTE  
  202477 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kionne L. McGhee
Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Sally A. Heyman
Danielle Cohen Higgins
       
  RESOLUTION CREATING THE ''SAVE CHARLIE ACT''; ESTABLISHING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY NO KILL ANIMAL SHELTER POLICY, WHICH REQUIRES THAT: (1) THE COUNTY PROTECT AND CARE FOR ALL ANIMALS IMPOUNDED AT COUNTY-OPERATED SHELTERS DURING THE PERIOD OF THEIR IMPOUNDMENT; AND (2) AN ANIMAL IMPOUNDED AT A COUNTY-OPERATED SHELTER MAY BE EUTHANIZED ONLY IF THE ANIMAL HAS PROVEN TO BE DANGEROUS WITH A POOR TO GRAVE PROGNOSIS FOR REHABILITATION OR IRREMEDIABLY SUFFERS WITH A POOR TO GRAVE PROGNOSIS FOR BEING ABLE TO LIVE WITHOUT UNNECESSARY PHYSICAL PAIN OR SUFFERING, EVEN WITH PROMPT, NECESSARY, AND COMPREHENSIVE CARE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 202405] Adopted
Resolution R-1255-20
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: Chairwoman Sosa retained the Chair.

Commissioner McGhee explained the intent of the foregoing proposed resolution and provided details regarding the �Save Charlie Act�, which would established the Miami-Dade County �no-kill� animal shelter policy; he urged the Board to support the foregoing proposed resolution.

Commissioner Heyman noted the Board had already voted to bring the animal shelter to 90% no kill, and inquired how this ordinance was different from the original resolution the Board had previously voted on.

Responding to Commissioner Heyman�s inquiry, Mr. Alex Munoz, Director, Animal Services Department, explained that the original resolution enacted programs that prevented 97% of dogs from being euthanized and overall 93% of animals were not euthanized. He indicated the first resolution also prevented animals from being euthanized due to breed, age, treatable medical conditions or if the animal could be placed in a home/adopted. Mr. Munoz explained, the foregoing proposed resolution detailed medicinal treatments, veterinarian practices and included state statues regarding animal cruelty. He noted this resolution had a more specific approach to animal care.

Commissioner Heyman expressed her concern regarding Miami-Dade County being the only county in the State of Florida that had a ban on Pit Bulls. She noted this was a problem with the owner, not the specific breed of dog; this prohibition prevented Miami-Dade County from being equal with to other counties animal services and shelters.

Vice Chairman Diaz clarified that Miami-Dade County was and has been a no-kill county since 2015, and that this proposed resolution improved the current resolution.

Commissioner Regalado concurred with Commissioner Heyman regarding the prohibition on Pit Bulls, noting she felt it was time to revisit this legislation and make a decision based on data rather than the emotions of people that did not like that breed of dog.

Mr. Munoz clarified that Pit Bulls were not euthanized at Miami-Dade Animal Services, noting these dogs were taken to other cities to be adopted.

Hearing no further questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution.
 
11A7  
  202433 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Raquel A. Regalado        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING, PURSUANT TO SECTION 17-02 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, A LOAN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,500,000.00 OF DOCUMENTARY STAMP SURTAX PROGRAM FUNDS TO PLATFORM 3750 II, LLC OR RELATED ENTITY, FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A MIXED-USE, MIXED-INCOME DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 3750 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A CONDITIONAL LOAN COMMITMENT AND STANDARD SHELL CONTRACTS, STANDARD SHELL LOAN DOCUMENTS, AMENDMENTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO SUBORDINATE THE COUNTY�S INTERESTS AND TO EXERCISE THE TERMINATION, WAIVER, ACCELERATION, AND OTHER PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN Adopted
Resolution R-1256-20
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 13 - 0
11A8  
  202435 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Rebeca Sosa        
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO: (1) EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFERS WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION AS PART OF THE LOW INCOME POOL ON BEHALF OF BANYAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC., FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPANDING HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000.00; (2) EXPLORE ENTERING INTO ANY NECESSARY AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION, SUBJECT TO BOARD APPROVAL, TO EFFECTUATE SAME; AND (3) PROVIDE A REPORT Adopted
Resolution R-1257-20
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 13 - 0
  12/8/2020 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  
11A9  
  202407 Resolution     Raquel A. Regalado
Sally A. Heyman
       
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF (1) IMPLEMENTING ELEVATED BRIDGES AT THE INTERSECTIONS ALONG THE SOUTH DADE TRANSITWAY IN LIEU OF SIGNAL PREEMPTION IN ORDER TO PROVIDE UNINTERRUPTED TRAFFIC FLOW WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE SOUTH DADE TRANSITWAY, AND (2) ADDING TOLL LANES TO THE SOUTH DADE TRANSITWAY, WHILE MAINTAINING THE DEDICATED BUS LANES, IN ORDER TO USE THE PROCEEDS FROM THE TOLL LANES TO FUND THE FUTURE CONVERSION OF BUS RAPID TRANSIT TO AT-GRADE METRORAIL, AND TO PROVIDE A REPORT Withdrawn
  REPORT: Withdrawn; See Agenda Item 11A9 Substitute No. 2; Legislative File No. 202472.  
11A9 SUBSTITUTE  
  202459 Resolution     Raquel A. Regalado
Sally A. Heyman
       
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO COORDINATE WITH THE MIAMI-DADE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF (1) IMPLEMENTING ELEVATED BRIDGES AT THE INTERSECTIONS ALONG THE SOUTH DADE TRANSITWAY IN LIEU OF SIGNAL PREEMPTION IN ORDER TO PROVIDE UNINTERRUPTED TRAFFIC FLOW WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE SOUTH DADE TRANSITWAY, AND (2) ADDING MANAGED LANES TO THE SOUTH DADE TRANSITWAY, WHILE MAINTAINING THE DEDICATED BUS LANES, IN ORDER TO USE THE PROCEEDS FROM THE MANAGED LANES TO FUND THE FUTURE CONVERSION OF BUS RAPID TRANSIT TO AT-GRADE METRORAIL, AND TO PROVIDE STATUS REPORTS [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 202407] Withdrawn
  REPORT: Withdrawn; See Agenda Item 11A9 Substitute No. 2; Legislative File No. 202472.  
11A9 SUBSTITUTE NO.2  
  202472 Resolution     Raquel A. Regalado
Sally A. Heyman
       
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO COORDINATE WITH THE MIAMI-DADE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING A PLAN TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE INTERSECTIONS ALONG THE SOUTH DADE TRANSITWAY TO MITIGATE ANY DETERIORATION IN TRAFFIC OPERATION CONDITIONS AT SAID INTERSECTIONS OCCURRING AFTER THE SERVICE IMPLEMENTATION AND STABILIZATION OF THE SOUTH CORRIDOR BUS RAPID TRANSIT PROJECT, AND TO PROVIDE STATUS REPORTS [SEE ORIGINAL ITEMS UNDER FILE NOS. 202407, 202459] Deferred to January 20, 2021
Resolution
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: Commissioner Regalado explained intent of the foregoing resolution and made a motion to defer this resolution to allow additional discussion.  
11A10  
  202417 Resolution     Kionne L. McGhee        
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NOT ISSUE THE NOTICE TO PROCEED ON THE DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE SOUTH CORRIDOR BUS RAPID TRANSIT PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. CIP155-DTPW19-DB, PROJECT NO. DB19-DTPW-01 ENTITLED �DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES FOR THE SOUTH CORRIDOR (SOUTH DADE TRANSITWAY) RAPID TRANSIT PROJECT,� FOR 60 DAYS, AND TO EXAMINE OTHER FEASIBLE TRANSIT MODES, SUCH AS LIGHT OR HEAVY RAIL, FOR THE SOUTH DADE TRANSITWAY CORRIDOR OF THE STRATEGIC MIAMI AREA RAPID TRANSIT (�SMART�) PLAN, AND TO PROVIDE A REPORT Deferred to February 16, 2021
Resolution
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: Commissioner Mcghee explained the intent of the foregoing proposed resolution and noted he wished to defer the matter to allow additional discussion regarding the South Dade Transitway Corridor of the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan.

Hearing no comments or questions the Board proceeded to vote on the deferral of the resolution.
 
11A11  
  202437 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Rebeca Sosa
Sally A. Heyman
Danielle Cohen Higgins
Eileen Higgins
       
  RESOLUTION APPROVING AND RATIFYING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND AMONG MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, THE PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 1363, WHICH PROVIDES FOR A TEMPORARY RETROACTIVE ONE PERCENT HAZARD PAY INCREASE TO BASE PAY TO CURRENT BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED PATIENTS WHO TESTED POSITIVE OR ARE UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR COVID-19 Adopted
Resolution R-1258-20
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 13 - 0
11A12  
  202438 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Rebeca Sosa
Sally A. Heyman
Danielle Cohen Higgins
Eileen Higgins
       
  RESOLUTION APPROVING AND RATIFYING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND AMONG MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, THE PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST AND THE COMMITTEE OF INTERNS AND RESIDENTS, WHICH PROVIDES FOR A TEMPORARY RETROACTIVE ONE PERCENT HAZARD PAY INCREASE TO BASE PAY TO CURRENT BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED PATIENTS WHO TESTED POSITIVE OR ARE UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR COVID-19 Adopted
Resolution R-1259-20
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 13 - 0
11A13  
  202426 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Jose "Pepe" Diaz        
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO IMMEDIATELY ALLOW COUNTY EMPLOYEES TO CONTRIBUTE THE MONETARY VALUE OF ACCRUED HOLIDAY AND ANNUAL LEAVE TIME TO THE COUNTY�S EMERGENCY DISASTER RELIEF FUND ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION NO. R-1071-05 FOR THE PURPOSE OF DONATING TO HURRICANE IOTA RELIEF EFFORTS; SETTING A CAP FOR SUCH CONTRIBUTIONS; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EVALUATE DONATION OPTIONS, MAKE A RECOMMENDATION AND PROVIDE A REPORT Adopted
Resolution R-1260-20
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 13 - 0
11A14  
  202441 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Sen. Rene Garcia        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING, PURSUANT TO SECTION 125.031, FLORIDA STATUTES, THE TERMS OF AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION BY THE COUNTY MAYOR OR THE COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE OF A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AS TENANT, AND EL EDIFICIO, LLC, AS LANDLORD, FOR THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 1490 WEST 68 STREET, SUITES 101 AND 102, HIALEAH, FLORIDA, TO BE UTILIZED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AS A DISTRICT OFFICE FOR COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 13 FOR AN INITIAL FOUR-YEAR TERM, WITH ONE FOUR-YEAR OPTION TO RENEW, WITH A TOTAL FISCAL IMPACT TO THE COUNTY ESTIMATED TO BE $475,907.28 FOR THE INITIAL AND RENEWAL TERMS OF THE LEASE; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR THE COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ALL RIGHTS CONFERRED THEREIN AND TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE SAME Adopted
Resolution R-1261-20
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 13 - 0
  12/8/2020 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  
11A15  
  202453 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Rebeca Sosa
Sally A. Heyman
Eileen Higgins
Joe A. Martinez
Sen. Javier D. Souto
       
  RESOLUTION URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO CREATE A STATE FUNDED FILM REBATE PROGRAM TO INCENTIVIZE THE FILM, TELEVISION, AND DIGITAL INDUSTRY IN AN EFFORT TO REVITALIZE THE STATE ECONOMY FROM THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN RELATING TO CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) Adopted
Resolution R-1262-20
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 13 - 0
11A16  
  202473 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Rebeca Sosa        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING 2021 STATE LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE, INCLUDING GUIDING PRINCIPLES, RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE, DEPARTMENTAL LEGISLATIVE REQUESTS, AND PRIORITIES OF THE PROPERTY APPRAISER AND THE PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST [SEE AGENDA ITEM NO. 11A17] Adopted
Resolution R-1263-20
Mover: Rebeca Sosa
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 13 - 0
11A17  
  202474 Resolution     Rebeca Sosa
Raquel A. Regalado
       
  RESOLUTION APPROVING 2021 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES Amended
  REPORT: SEE LEGISLATIVE FILE NO. 202514 FOR AMENDED VERSION.  
11A17 AMENDED  
  202514 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Rebeca Sosa
Raquel A. Regalado
       
  RESOLUTION APPROVING 2021 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES; WAIVING REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. R-764-13 LIMITING NUMBER OF STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 202474] Adopted as amended
Resolution R-1269-20
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sen. Rene Garcia
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: Discussion ensued between Commissioner Regalado and Chairwoman Sosa regarding whether or not Sunshine meetings or a discussion should be held regarding legislative priorities. Following this discussion Chairwoman Sosa suggested Commissioner Regalado meet with Assistant County Attorney Jess McCarty to inquire about the legislative priorities; she also recommended this item be carried over to Thursday�s (12/17) meeting.

Chairwoman Sosa indicated she would have her staff to distribute a list off all resolution and ordinances relating to the legislative priorities to each Commissioner, and Attorney McCarthy could answer any inquiries.

Chairwoman Sosa recessed the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Meeting held on December 15, 2020, and reconvened a Carry over Board of County Commissoners meeting on Thursday December 17, 2020 to consider the foregoing item.

The foregoing resolution was amended to waive Resolution 764-13 which limits Legislative Priorities to ten and incorporate the final thirteen priorities read into the record.

The Board by motion duly made, seconded and carried, adopted the foregoing proposed resolution as amended to include all thirteen 2021 Legislative Priorities.
 
11B ADDITIONAL BUDGET ALLOCATIONS  
11B1  
  202493 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021 OFFICE BUDGET FUNDS (DISTRICT 4) Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The following funding allocation was made from Fiscal Year (FY) 2020/2021 District 4 Office Budget Funds, as requested by Commissioner Sally Heyman:

~Miami Beach Botanical Garden - $500
 
11B2  
  202494 Report      
  REIMBURSEMENT TO FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUNDS (DISTRICT 4) Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: Commissioner Sally Heyman requested reimbursement for the following funding allocations already made from her Fiscal Year (FY) 2020/2021 District 4 CBO Discretionary Reserve Funds:

~Best Buddies International - $5,000

~FIU/Jewish Museum of Florida - $1,800

~The Ancient Spanish Monastery - $1,000

~Costs Associated with District 4 Activities - $720.45
 
11B3  
  202495 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021 OFFICE BUDGET FUNDS (DISTRICT 5) Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The following funding allocations were made from Fiscal Year (FY) 2020/2021 District 5 Office Budget Funds, as requested by Commissioner Eileen Higgins:

~District 5 Events - $30,000
 
11B4  
  202496 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUNDS (DISTRICT 10) Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The following funding allocations were made from Fiscal Year (FY) 2020/2021 District 10 CBO Discretionary Reserve Funds, as requested by Commissioner Javier Souto:

~Municipio De Guanajay En El Exilio Inc. - $2,000
 
11B5  
  202497 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUNDS (DISTRICT 11) Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The following funding allocations were made from Fiscal Year (FY) 2020/2021 District 11 CBO Discretionary Reserve Funds, as requested by Commissioner Joe Martinez:

~Community Performing Arts Association Inc. - $500

~Hispanic Officers Association Foundation, Inc. - $1,750

~Community Soccer Outreach, Inc. - $200

~John S. Ferguson Baseball Club - $1,000
 
11B6  
  202498 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUNDS (DISTRICT 12) Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The following funding allocations were made from Fiscal Year (FY) 2020/2021 District 12 CBO Discretionary Reserve Funds, as requested by Commissioner Jose Diaz:

~District 12 Community Events - $10,000

~Community Performing Arts Association, Inc. - $2,000

~Little Angels Toy Drive - $500
 
11B7  
  202559 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUNDS (DISTRICT 9) Approved
Report
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: At the December 17, 2020 Carryover Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Meeting, Commissioner Kionne McGhee requested the following emergency allocations from District 9's Fiscal Year (FY) 2020/2021 CBO Discretionary Reserve Funds:

~ Empty Bowls Inc. - $5000
~ Survivors Affected by Violence - The Jack Brown Foundation Inc. - $5000
 
12 COUNTY MAYOR  
13 COUNTY ATTORNEY  
14 ITEMS SUBJECT TO 4-DAY RULE  
14A1  
  202450 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Jean Monestime        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2020-21 DISTRICT 2 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE Adopted
Resolution R-1264-20
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 13 - 0
14A2  
  202456 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kionne L. McGhee        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2020-21 DISTRICT 9 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE Adopted
Resolution R-1265-20
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 13 - 0
14A3  
  202439 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Transportation and Finance Committee        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS� PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AGENCY SAFETY PLAN(Transportation and Public Works) Adopted
Resolution R-1266-20
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 13 - 0
14A4  
  202444 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT FOR TIME EXTENSION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGREEMENT NO. 4600004032 BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FOR DESIGN OF THE CUTLER WETLANDS C-1 FLOW WAY PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE SAME; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ADDITIONAL AMENDMENTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-1267-20
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 13 - 0
14A5  
  202465 Resolution     Danielle Cohen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO: (1) EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES TO ASSIST MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) BY FACILITATING ACCESS TO THE LUCIRA COVID-19 ALL-IN-ONE TEST KIT, OR OTHER SIMILAR DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR SELF-TESTING AT HOME WITH RAPID RESULTS; AND (2) PROVIDE A REPORT Amended
  REPORT: See Agenda Item 14A5 Amended; Legislative File No. 210019.  
14A5 Amended  
  210019 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Danielle Cohen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO: (1) EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES TOGETHER WITH THE PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO ASSIST MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) BY FACILITATING ACCESS TO THE LUCIRA COVID-19 ALL-IN-ONE TEST KIT AND ALL OTHER AVAILABLE FDA-AUTHORIZED DIAGNOSTIC TESTS FOR SELF-TESTING AT HOME WITH RAPID RESULTS; AND (2) PROVIDE A REPORT [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 202465] Adopted as amended
Resolution R-1268-20
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Sen. Rene Garcia
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the following amendment into the record:

-to direct the County Mayor to work together with the Public Health Trust and evaluate all available FDA authorized diagnostic tests for self-testing at home with rapid results.

Chairwoman Sosa suggested also amending the resolution to utilize any available left-over Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to purchase rapid results testing kits.

Commissioner Cohen Higgins made a motion to amend the foregoing resolution to include Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding as avialble.
 
14A6  
  202443 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Infrastructure & Capital Improvements Committee        
  RESOLUTION ACCEPTING NINE ENVIRONMENTALLY ENDANGERED LANDS COVENANTS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-1270-20
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 13 - 0
14B1  
  202460 Report      
  REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ANNUAL REPORT CARD PROGRAM ON THE HEALTH OF BISCAYNE BAY � DIRECTIVE NO. 180799(Mayor) Accepted
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 13 - 0
  12/11/2020 Assigned by the Mayor  
15 CLERK OF THE BOARD  
15B REPORTS  
15B1  
  202374 Report      
  PROPOSED PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR ORDINANCES SUBMITTED FOR FIRST READING ON DECEMBER 15, 2020(Clerk of the Board) Accepted as amended
  REPORT: Commissioner Higgins amended the foregoing report to waive Committee Review and be heard at the January 20, 2021 Board of County Commissioner's meeting. (See Agenda Item 4A; Legislative File No. 202398).  
15B2  
  202375 Report      
  APPROVAL OF THE CLERK�S SUMMARY OF MINUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING MIAMI-DADE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING(S) [AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE BOARD] � JULY 21, 2020 (WEST PERRINE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) � JULY 23, 2020 (ZONING) � SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 (COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN )(Clerk of the Board) Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 13 - 0
15C COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS  
15C1  
  202329 Report      
  APPOINTMENT OF MARIA L. GONZALEZ TO THE HEALTH COUNCIL OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.(Clerk of the Board) Accepted
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 13 - 0
15C1 SUPPLEMENT  
  202469 Supplement      
  SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF MARIA L. GONZALEZ TO THE HEALTH COUNCIL OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.(Clerk of the Board) Presented
15C3  
  202515 Report      
  APPOINTMENT OF MR. KIRK WAGAR TO THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CONSORTIUM ADISORY BOARD Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted the foregoing nomination read into the record by Commissioner Gilbert (Dist 1).  
15C4  
  202516 Report      
  APPOINTMENT OF MR. JORGE A. PLASENCIA TO THE ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER TRUST Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted and the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners received the appropriate memorandum for the foregoing nomination made by Commissioner Higgins (Dist 5).  
15C5  
  202517 Report      
  APPOINTMENT OF MS. MARGARET HERNANDEZ TO THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES TRUST Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted and the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners received the appropriate memorandum for the foregoing nomination made by Commissioner Higgins (Dist 5).  
15C6  
  202518 Report      
  APPOINTMENT OF MS. TAI VAZ TO THE ASIAN AMERICAN ADVISORY BOARD Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted and the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners received the appropriate memorandum for the foregoing nomination made by Commissioner Higgins (Dist 5).  
15C7  
  202519 Report      
  APPOINTMENT OF MS. GAIL EPSTEIN TO THE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted and the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners received the appropriate memorandum for the foregoing nomination made by Commissioner Higgins (Dist 5).  
15C8  
  202520 Report      
  APPOINTMENT OF MS. AIDIL OSCARIZ TO THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted and the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners received the appropriate memorandum for the foregoing nomination made by Commissioner Higgins (Dist 5).  
15C9  
  202521 Report      
  APPPOINTMENT OF MR. EDDIE SIERRA TO THE COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted and the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners received the appropriate memorandum for the foregoing nomination made by Commissioner Higgins (Dist 5).  
15C10  
  202522 Report      
  APPOINTMENT OF MS. BETTY ALONSO TO THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted and the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners received the appropriate memorandum for the foregoing nomination made by Commissioner Higgins (Dist 5).  
15C11  
  202523 Report      
  APPOINTMENT OF MS. CHERYL S. REES TO THE CULTURAL AFFAIRS BOARD Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted and the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners received the appropriate memorandum for the foregoing nomination made by Commissioner Higgins (Dist 5).  
15C12  
  202524 Report      
  APPOINTMENT OF MS. CONSTANCE ANN COLLINS TO THE DOMESTIC OVERSIGHT BOARD Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted and the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners received the appropriate memorandum for the foregoing nomination made by Commissioner Higgins (Dist 5).  
15C13  
  202525 Report      
  APPOINTMENT OF MS. CHRISTINA LABUZETTE TO THE FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT ADVISORY BOARD Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted and the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners received the appropriate memorandum for the foregoing nomination made by Commissioner Higgins (Dist 5).  
15C14  
  202526 Report      
  APPOINTMENT OF MS. WENDI WALSH TO THE LIVING WAGE COMMISSION Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted and the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners received the appropriate memorandum for the foregoing nomination made by Commissioner Higgins (Dist 5).  
15C15  
  202527 Report      
  APPOINTMENT OF MS. AIYANA ANGENI GONZALEZ TO THE LGBTQ ADVISORY BOARD Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted and the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners received the appropriate memorandum for the foregoing nomination made by Commissioner Higgins (Dist 5).  
15C16  
  202528 Report      
  APPOINTMENT OF MR. JORGE A. SIBILA TO THE MILITARY AFFAIRS BOARD Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted and the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners received the appropriate memorandum for the foregoing nomination made by Commissioner Higgins (Dist 5).  
15C17  
  202529 Report      
  APPOINTMENT OF MS. LYNETTE CARDOCH TO THE PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted and the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners received the appropriate memorandum for the foregoing nomination made by Commissioner Higgins (Dist 5).  
15C18  
  202530 Report      
  APPOINTMENT OF MR. MICHAEL JOHN ANTHONY GREEN TO THE SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GOODS AND SERIVCES ADVISORY BOARD Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted and the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners received the appropriate memorandum for the foregoing nomination made by Commissioner Higgins (Dist 5).  
15C19  
  202531 Report      
  RE-APPOINTMENT OF DR. JOYCE PRICE TO THE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted and the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners received the appropriate memorandum for the foregoing nomination made by Commissioner Sosa (Dist 6).  
15C20  
  202532 Report      
  APPOINTMENT OF MR. PATRICK VILLALONGA TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted and the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners received the appropriate memorandum for the foregoing nomination made by Commissioner Sosa (Dist 6).  
15C21  
  202533 Report      
  APPOINTMENT OF MS. STEPHANIE APONTE TO THE COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted and the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners received the appropriate memorandum for the foregoing nomination made by Commissioner Sosa (Dist 6).  
15C22  
  202534 Report      
  APPOINTMENT OF MS. MELINDA MCNICHOLS TO THE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted and the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners received the appropriate memorandum for the foregoing nomination made by Commissioner Sosa (Dist 6).  
15C23  
  202535 Report      
  APPOINTMENT OF MR. ADOLFO HENRIQUES TO THE CULTURAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL Approved
Report
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted and the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners received the appropriate memorandum for the foregoing nomination made by Commissioner Souto (Dist 10).  
15D COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS BY BALLOT  
15E MAYOR�S REQUEST FOR ALLOCATIONS FROM DISCRETIONARY OR IN-KIND RESERVE FUNDS  
15F NON-AGENDA ITEMS  
15F1  
  202512 Report      
  MOTIONS MADE DURING THE 12/15/20 BCC MEETING Presented
  REPORT: 1). Commissioner Heyman made a motion notwithstanding the provisions of Resolution No. R-1158-20, that the county afford Nanobiosym Diagnostics, Inc. as much time as necessary to finalize an agreement and expend any funds made available in Resolution No. R-1161-20 through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act fund before the December 30, 2020 deadline imposed by the CARES Act.

Commissioner Heyman�s motion was deferred to no date certain)

2). Chairman Elect Diaz requested the removal of items from committee to assign items to the appropriate committee during the transition to a new committee structure. Commissioner Diaz made a motion, pursuant to rule 7.01 (O) to suspend the rules to allow, him when he assumes the role as Chairman, effective January 1, 2021 to:

~Remove from committee any item that has not been laid on the table and has been considered by the committee to which the item was referred or has been scheduled for a public hearing before the committee and;

~place the item on another committee agenda for consideration and where applicable, a public hearing.

3). Commissioner Regalado made a motion, notwithstanding Resolution No. R-1158-20, the county shall provide the Residential Landlord Financial Assistance Program established pursuant to Resolution No. R- 686-20 until December 30, 2020 to expend any allocated Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds.
Commissioner Regalado�s motion was not approved.
 
16 ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY  
16A ZONING AGENDA (Scheduled for 9:30 a. m.)  
19 ADJOURNMENT  
  REPORT: Seeing no further business come before the Board, the meeting was recessed at 12:52 p.m. until December 17th, 9:30 a.m.  
3 CONSENT AGENDA  


8/21/2026       Agenda Key: 4529

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