FINAL OFFICIAL
Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners Minutes
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
9:30:00 AM
Commission Chambers
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Members Present: Oliver G. Gilbert, III; Marleine Bastien; Keon Hardemon; Micky Steinberg; Eileen Higgins; Kevin Marino Cabrera; Raquel A. Regalado; Danielle Cohen Higgins; Kionne L. McGhee; Anthony Rodriguez; Roberto J. Gonzalez; Juan Carlos Bermudez; Sen. Rene Garcia
Members Absent: None
Members Late: None
Members Excused: None
Members Absent County Business: None

         
1 MINUTES PREPARED BY:  
  REPORT: Jovel Shaw, Commission Reporter, (305) 375-1289  
1A INVOCATION AS PROVIDED IN RULE 5.05(H)  
  REPORT: Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert III invoked a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.  
1B ROLL CALL  
  REPORT: Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert III convened the Board of County Commissioners� meeting at 9:30 a.m.

In addition to the Board members, Miami-Dade County Mayor Danielle Levine Cava was also in attendance, as well as the following staff members:
-County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan; First Assistant County Attorney Gerald Sanchez and Executive Assistant County Attorney Jess McCarty;
-Assistant County Attorneys Dennis Kerbel, Leigh Kobrinski, Cynji Lee, Marlon D. Moffett, Lauren Morse, Altanese Phenelus and Melanie Spencer
-Miami-Dade Clerk of the Board Director Basia Pruna and Deputy Clerk Jovel Shaw
 
1C PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
 
1D SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (SCHEDULED TO BEGIN AT 8:30 AM)  
1D1  
  230199 Commendation     Micky Steinberg        
  SPECIAL PRESENTATION OF COMMENDATIONS TO SHAQUANDA FEDRICK AND MARJORIE JOSEPH FOR DE-ESCALATING A VOLATILE SITUATION AT ONE OF OUR COUNTY PARKS Presented
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: Chairman Gilbert III opened the reasonable opportunity for the public to speak.

The following persons appeared before the Board:

Lieutenant Colonel Robert Lax, 6721 SW 135 Avenue, spoke in connection with Agenda Item 11A15 and noted the attendance by two of his colleagues representing the 482nd Fighter Wing at Homestead Air Force Base (HAFB). He thanked Commissioner McGhee for sponsoring the foregoing proposed resolution along with Assistant County Attorney Altanese Phenelus and Gustavo Cruz for their support. Mr. Lax stated the 2023 Wings Over Homestead Air Show would show its gratitude to the community for their continued support of the HAFB, all of its airmen and its mission. He stated they were excited to open the HAFB to the public after several years of limited access due to the global pandemic. Mr. Lax noted it was anticipated that attendance would far exceed the capacity of the 482nd Fighter Wing emergency services and requested additional essential fire rescue, law enforcement and other County assistance to ensure a safe and welcoming show for all. He indicated the show was scheduled for April 1 and 2, 2023, at 11:00 am, with gates opening at 9:00 a.m. with free parking.

Mr. Mario Navarrete, 2154 West 60 Street, spoke in connection with Agenda Item 8P18 and noted he worked as a security guard for Miami-Dade Transit. He noted the security guards were anticipating a wage increase and spoke of their experience in acting as the first line of defense in protecting the public�s welfare and the County�s assets for Transit.

Mr. Theo Karantsalis, 289 Shadow Way, spoke in opposition to Agenda Item 4C Substitute. He requested the Board to include, in this proposed ordinance, those areas where the homeless and mental ill live or congregate and urged the Board support of the proposed amendment.

Ms. Patricia Lippold, Political Director, 32BJ Service Employees International Union (SEIU), 1313 NW 36 Street, spoke in support of Agenda Item 8P18 and requested the Board support wage increases for the security officers. She informed the Board of the short staff of security guards, and realized being short staff could create an incredible dangerous situation. Ms. Lippold the 233BJ SEIU wanted to make sure there was safe staffing not just for the security officers, but also, for the traveling public.

There being no other person wishing to appear, Chairman Gilbert III closed the reasonable opportunity to be heard.
 
1H MOTION TO SET THE AGENDA AND "PULL LIST"  
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan advised in addition to Chairman Gilbert III�s memorandum entitled, �Changes Sheet� the following requests were made to the preliminary agenda:

-Commissioner Garcia requested to add his name as one of the commissioners pulling Agenda Item 8F1, 8P15, and 11A8,
-Commissioner Gonzalez released his pull of Agenda Items 8P1, 8P13, 8P15 and its supplement, 11A4, from the �Pull List�,
-Commissioner Garcia requested Agenda Items 8P12, 8P14, 8P16, 8P18, 9A1, 11A17 be added to the �Pull List�,
-Commissioner McGhee requested Agenda Item 10A1 be added to the �Pull List�,
-Commissioner McGhee requested deferral of Agenda Items 10A4 and 10A7 to no date certain,
-Commissioners Garcia and McGhee requested Agenda Item 11A4 be added to the �Pull List� and later in the meeting during consideration of Agenda Item 4A, Commissioner Garcia released his pull of Agenda Item 11A4,
-Commissioner Bermudez released his pull of Agenda Item 11A8,
-Commissioners Garcia and Cohen Higgins requested Agenda Item 11A10 be added to the �Pull List�,
-Commissioner Cohen Higgins requested Agenda Item 11A18 be added to the �Pull List�,

County Attorney Bonzon-Keenan stated there was an additional request for co-sponsorship from the following Board members:

-Commissioner Garcia to be listed as co-sponsor on Agenda Item 4B,
-Commissioner McGhee to be listed as co-sponsor on Agenda 11A9,
-Commissioners Garcia and McGhee to be listed as co-sponsors on Agenda 11A12 Substitute,
-Commissioner Garcia to be listed as co-sponsor on Agenda Items 11A13 and 11A14, and
-Commissioners Garcia and Cohen Higgins to be listed as co-sponsors on Agenda Item 11A15.

County Attorney Bonzon-Keenan stated the items to be considered at today�s (2/7) Board meeting would be those listed in the printed final agenda, with the addition, deferrals, withdrawals and scrivener�s errors noted in Chairman Gilbert III memorandum, and the aforementioned items. She added the Commission would approve all of those items by a single vote setting the agenda except ordinances for first reading, public hearing items; ordinances set for second reading; Agenda 8P10, which must be voted on separately pursuant to Florida Statute and the following �Pull List� agenda items: 2B2, 8F1, 8P4, 8P5, 8P12, 8P14, 8P15 and 8P15 Supplement, 8P16, 8P17 and 8P17 Supplement, 8P18, 9A1, 10A1, 11A3, 11A4, 11A8, 11A10, 11A17, 11A18, 15B1 and 15G1.

It was moved by Commissioner Rodriguez that the Board approve today�s (2/7) Board meeting agenda along with the changes noted in Chairman Gilbert III�s Changes Memorandum dated February 7, 2023, and the additional changes noted by County Attorney Bonzon-Keenan. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Cohen Higgins, 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  
  230090 Report      
  STATUS REPORT ON FEMA REIMBURSEMENTS FOR HURRICANE IRMA � OCTOBER 2022 - DIRECTIVE NO. 182307(Mayor) Accepted
Report
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
2B2  
  222615 Report      
  REPORT REGARDING REPAIRING AND RESOLVING SAFETY ISSUES AT THE INTRACOASTAL AND HAMMOCKS DISTRICT POLICE STATIONS - DIRECTIVE 222096(Mayor) Accepted
Report
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: Commissioner Regalado thanked staff for the report.

The Board proceeded to vote to accept the foregoing report, as presented.

Commissioner Gonzalez noted he was working with the Hammocks District Police Station and briefed on the new location and happy to hear that this item was moving forward because he expressed this report was very concerning to him.
 
  1/12/2023 Report accepted by the Community Safety and Security Committee  
2B3  
  230082 Report      
  FOURTH QUARTER BUDGET REPORT - FISCAL YEAR 2021-22(Mayor) Accepted
Report
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
2B4  
  230192 Report      
  REPORT ON SENIOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM TO ASSIST EXTREMELY LOW-AND VERY LOW-INCOME SENIORS RESIDING IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY- DIRECTIVE 200496(Mayor) Accepted
Report
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
2C OTHER ISSUES  
3 CONSENT ITEMS  
3A COMMISSIONER CONSENT ITEMS  
3A1  
  230181 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Juan Carlos Bermudez        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF SWEETWATER�S CODESIGNATION OF THAT PORTION OF SW 108TH AVENUE FROM FLAGLER STREET TO SW 2ND STREET AS �MANUEL DUASSO AVENUE� Adopted
Resolution R-45-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
3A1 SUPPLEMENT  
  230245 Supplement      
  SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF SWEETWATER�S CODESIGNATION OF THAT PORTION OF SW 108TH AVENUE FROM FLAGLER STREET TO SW 2ND STREET AS �MANUEL DUASSO AVENUE�(Clerk of the Board) Presented
3A2  
  230093 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Eileen Higgins
Roberto J. Gonzalez
       
  RESOLUTION DECLARING ONE 2005 NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES TRANSIT BUS SURPLUS; AUTHORIZING ITS DONATION TO CARING FOR MIAMI, INC.; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION AGREEMENT, TO EXERCISE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS CONFERRED THEREIN, AND TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE FOREGOING Adopted
Resolution R-46-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
3A3  
  230183 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kevin Marino Cabrera        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2022-23 DISTRICT 6 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE Adopted
Resolution R-47-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
3A4  
  230089 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Sen. Rene Garcia        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2022-23 DISTRICT 13 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE Adopted
Resolution R-48-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
3A5  
  230175 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Danielle Cohen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2022-23 DISTRICT 8 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE Adopted
Resolution R-49-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
3A6  
  230177 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kionne L. McGhee        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM FY 2022-23 DISTRICT 9 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE Adopted
Resolution R-50-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
3A7  
  230191 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Marleine Bastien        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2021-22 DISTRICT 2 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE CARRYOVER; ALLOCATION FROM THE FY 2022-23 DISTRICT 2 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE; ALLOCATION FROM THE FY 2022-23 DISTRICT 2 DESIGNATED PROJECT PROGRAM AND ALLOCATION FROM THE FY 2022-23 DISTRICT 2 OFFICE FUNDS Adopted
Resolution R-51-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
3B DEPARTMENTAL CONSENT ITEMS  
4 ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING  
4A  
  222903 Ordinance     Juan Carlos Bermudez
Kevin Marino Cabrera
       
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; EXTENDING TIME UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS FOR ONSITE SEWAGE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM (OSTDS) INSTALLED TO SERVE A SINGLE-FAMILY HOME TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-83; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing: March 14, 2023
Ordinance
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Kevin Marino Cabrera
Vote: 12 - 1
No: Regalado
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

It was moved by Commissioner Regalado that the Board adopt the foregoing proposed ordinance on first reading and schedule the public hearing before the County Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee (CIOIC) meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.

Later in the meeting after consideration of Agenda Item 4E, Commissioner Regalado presented a motion to reconsider the foregoing proposed ordinance to vote �No� on the ordinance. Commissioner Garcia seconded this motion.

It was moved by Commissioner Rodriguez to adopt the foregoing proposed on first reading and schedule the public hearing before the County Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee (CIOIC) meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Cabrera seconded this motion, and upon being put to a vote, passed by a vote of 12-1, (Commissioner Regalado voted �No�).

In connection with Agenda Items 4A and 15B1, Commissioner Bermudez presented a motion to suspend the Board of County Commissioners� Rule of Procedures to waive the committee review and to amend Agenda Item 15B1 to set the public hearing and second reading for the foregoing proposed ordinance before the Board of County Commissioners meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. and direct the Clerk to publish all necessary notices. Commissioner Higgins seconded this motion for discussion.

Chairman Gilbert III objected to the waiver of committee review.

Commissioner Regalado noted for two years she worked on and met with the industry to provide guidance on feasible distance for the new septic tanks. In addition, notice was provided to everyone and it was made very clear there were going to be no exceptions. Commissioner Regalado stated it was not to eliminate septic tanks and to sit here with the Biscayne Bay (Bay) report saying that septic tanks are destroying the Bay. She stated it was quite another matter to continue to allow septic tanks that we know break, leak and hurt the Bay. Commissioner Regalado stated it was time to start inspections on septic tanks. She indicated she would bring an item because we all know how difficult that was going to be for this County and its residents. Commissioner Regalado stated we are working so hard to find solutions with our State partners, but we need to stop the proliferation of the septic tanks that leaked. The cost difference was $15,000 between the septic tank that could have been put in before the new rule and the new septic tank. She noted the difference to the environment was immeasurable. Commissioner Regalado noted what was outlined in the Miami-Dade County Code now was the state of the art. She commented this Board was requesting that people do right by our environment and the Bay. She found this item to be egregious and would have Sunshine meeting for further discussion. Commissioner Regalado stated this item must go to committee and given the opportunity for the public to speak on this item. This item was going to proliferate 200 new septic tanks, which are going to be outside the County Code and at a cost to taxpayers. She concluded her comments stating that the item be allowed to go through the committee process.

In response to Commissioner Cohen Higgins� inquiry regarding committee review, Commissioner Bermudez stated the item was amending Ordinance Number 22-83, which had gone through committee review; and explained it sought to extend the timeline. Commissioner Bermudez stated he looked forward to having a Sunshine meeting with Commissioner Regalado, but the intent was not to change what was determined and approved.

Chairman Gilbert III stated his objection was not necessarily on the merits of item but the procedural process as items should go through committee review prior to Board consideration.

Commissioner Regalado made further comments on the procedural process and stressed the proposed ordinance must go to committee.

Chairman Gilbert noted there were eight members opposing Commissioner Bermudez�s motion to suspend the Board of County Commissioners� Rule of Procedures to waive committee review and to amend Agenda Item 15B1, therefore, the motion failed.
 
4B  
  230185 Ordinance     Roberto J. Gonzalez
Sen. Rene Garcia
       
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE; GRANTING AN EXTENDED COMPLIANCE PERIOD AND CREATING A LIMITED EXCEPTION FROM PAYMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES AND LIENS FOR PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE HAMMOCKS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION DEVELOPMENT UPON SATISFACTION OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS, INCLUDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BUILDING CODE; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO IMPLEMENT PROCEDURES AND DEVELOP DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSES OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE, SUNSET, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing: March 14, 2023
Ordinance
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Anthony Rodriguez
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and scheduled for a public hearing before the County Infrastructure, County Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee (CIOIC) meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.

Later in the meeting during consideration of Agenda Item 2B2, Vice Chairman Rodriguez questioned Ms. Lourdes Gomez, Director, Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) whether only homesteaded properties for the Hammocks Homeowners Association (HOA) were being provided with relief by waiving the fines as it related to this proposed item.
 
4C  
  230080 Ordinance     Micky Steinberg        
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO NOISE REGULATION; AMENDING SECTION 21-28 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROHIBITING OPERATION OF NOISE-PRODUCING CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY AT OR NEAR RESIDENCES DURING CERTAIN HOURS; REVISING PROVISIONS RELATED TO INTENT, APPLICABILITY, AND ENFORCEMENT; CLARIFYING COUNTYWIDE APPLICABILITY; AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL REGULATIONS; MAKING TECHNICAL CHANGES; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE Withdrawn
  REPORT: See Agenda Item 4C Substitute, Legislative File Number 230239.  
  1/28/2023 Requires Municipal Notification by the Board of County Commissioners  
4C SUBSTITUTE  
  230239 Ordinance     Micky Steinberg        
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO NOISE REGULATION; AMENDING SECTION 21-28 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROHIBITING OPERATION OF NOISE-PRODUCING CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY AT OR NEAR RESIDENCES DURING CERTAIN HOURS; REVISING PROVISIONS RELATED TO INTENT, APPLICABILITY, AND ENFORCEMENT; CLARIFYING COUNTYWIDE APPLICABILITY; AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL REGULATIONS; MAKING TECHNICAL CHANGES; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 230080] Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing: April 11, 2023
Ordinance
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 12 - 1
No: Regalado
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and scheduled for a public hearing before the County Infrastructure, County Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee (CIOIC) meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
 
  2/4/2023 Requires Municipal Notification by the Board of County Commissioners  
4D  
  230041 Ordinance    
  ORDINANCE CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, GENERALLY BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY SW 290 STREET, ON THE EAST BY THEORETICAL SW 172 PATH, ON THE SOUTH BY THEORETICAL SW 291 STREET, AND ON THE WEST BY SW 174 AVENUE, KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS MOLINA ESTATES STREET LIGHTING SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; IDENTIFYING SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STREETLIGHTS; APPROVING A STREET LIGHTING AGREEMENT WITH HOMESTEAD ENERGY SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; WAIVING PROVISIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06; AND PROVIDING EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Park & Recreation Department) Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing: March 7, 2023
Ordinance 23-12
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Anthony Rodriguez
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and scheduled for a public hearing before the Board of Commissioners (BCC) meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 9:30 a.m.
 
4E  
  230058 Ordinance   Raquel A. Regalado        
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT; AMENDING SECTIONS 15-1, 15-2, AND 15-5 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE DISPOSAL AND COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS FOR THE CURBSIDE COLLECTION PROGRAM; PROHIBITING UNAUTHORIZED REMOVAL AND IMPROPER USE OF RECYCLING CARTS AND UNAUTHORIZED USE OF ADDITIONAL CARTS; AMENDING SECTION 8CC-10 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT BY CIVIL PENALTY; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Solid Waste Management Department) Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing: March 14, 2023
Ordinance 23-25
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 12 - 1
No: McGhee
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and scheduled for a public hearing before the County Infrastructure, County Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee (CIOIC) meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
 
5 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Scheduled for 9:30 a.m.)  
5A  
  230062 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON CLASS I PERMIT APPLICATION BY 416 GOLDEN BEACH, LLC FOR THE FILLING OF HALOPHYTIC WETLANDS AND REMOVAL OF MANGROVES AND FOR MAINTENANCE DREDGING AND THE INSTALLATION OF A SEAWALL AND DOCK LOCATED AT 416 GOLDEN BEACH DRIVE IN THE TOWN OF GOLDEN BEACH, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-52-23
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Sen. Rene Garcia
Vote: 12 - 1
No: Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.

The Clerk swore in all witnesses prior to presenting testimonies before the Board of County Commissioners.

Chairman Gilbert III opened the public hearing. He closed the public hearing after no one appeared wishing to speak.

Commissioner Bermudez noted he did not see outlined in the item whether the property owner received a fine for performing the work without a permit. He expressed the work performed by the owner involved the removal of a substantial amount of mangrove canopy and the filling of a certain amount of wetlands.

In response to Commissioner Bermudez� comments, an unidentified Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) staff member responded the applicant for this particular Class I permit application paid double permit fees and received a fined when they applied for the permit after the work was done.

During discussion of the foregoing proposed resolution, Chairman Gilbert III relinquished the chair to Vice Chairman Rodriguez.

Discussion ensued among Commissioners Bermudez, Regalado and Ms. Lourdes Gomez, Director for RER regarding the signature and the date on the application by Golden Beach, impact to wetlands and mangroves, overall enforcement throughout the department, mangroves throughout the community, and the $15,000 fine imposed on the property owner.

The Clerk swore in Mr. Tyler Chappell prior to presenting his testimonies before the Board of County Commissioners due to him not being present for the initial swearing-in.

In response to the comments from the Board members regarding whether a fine had been imposed, Tyler Chappell, 714 East McNab Road, representing the Chappell Group, Inc. on behalf of the property owner, appeared before the Board and referred to a consent agreement with the County that included a $15,000 fine, and, a consent order with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). He indicated mitigation was provided by purchasing credits for the impacts to the mangroves.

A brief discussion ensued between Commissioner Cohen Higgins and Ms. Gomez regarding the difference between the removal of mangroves on properties in commission district 8 and on historically natural shorelines.

The Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution as presented.

SPECIAL NOTE: The Board of County Commissioners' Chairma Oliver G. Gilbert, III memorandum dated February 7, 2023, entitled, "Changes Sheet" noted a scriverner's error on page 3 of the Mayor's memo and on page 1 of Exhibit E, it should read "0.09 saltwater mitigation bank credits" instead of 0.9.
 
5B  
  230047 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF ORGANABIO SUBDIVISION FILED BY THE FALLS STORAGE, LLC, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 55 SOUTH, RANGE 40 EAST BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY SW 129 TERRACE, ON THE EAST BY SW 85 AVENUE ROAD, ON THE SOUTH APPROXIMATELY 190 FEET NORTH OF SW 131 STREET, AND ON THE WEST APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET EAST OF SW 87 AVENUE(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-53-23
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.

The Clerk swore in all witnesses prior to presenting testimonies before the Board of County Commissioners.

Chairman Gilbert III opened the public hearing. He closed the public hearing after no one appeared wishing to speak.

Hearing no objections, the Board voted on the foregoing proposed resolution as presented.
 
5C  
  230048 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF EZ EXPRESS WASH FILED BY M&M MIAMI SW 137TH AVE FL2 LLC, LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 54 SOUTH, RANGE 39 EAST (BOUNDED ON THE NORTH APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET SOUTH OF SW 26 STREET, ON THE EAST APPROXIMATELY 450 FEET WEST OF SW 135 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH APPROXIMATELY 290 FEET NORTH OF SW 28 TERRACE, AND ON THE WEST BY SW 137 AVENUE)(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-54-23
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.

The Clerk swore in all witnesses prior to presenting testimonies before the Board of County Commissioners.

Chairman Gilbert III opened the public hearing.

Mr. Rafael Gomez asked that an amendment be added to Agenda Item 5C. He asked that the Board vote �No� on the agenda item.

Chairman Gilbert III closed the public hearing after hearing no one else wishing to speak.

Hearing no objections, the Board voted on the foregoing proposed resolution as presented.
 
5D  
  230050 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF CENTURY AT GALLOWAY FILED BY CENTURY HOMEBUILDERS GROUP, LLC, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 54 SOUTH, RANGE 40 EAST (BOUNDED ON THE NORTH APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET SOUTH OF SW 2 STREET, ON THE EAST APPROXIMATELY 1,140 FEET WEST OF SW 84 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY SW 4 STREET, AND ON THE WEST BY SW 87 AVENUE)(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-55-23
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 12 - 1
No: Garc�a
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.

The Clerk swore in all witnesses prior to presenting testimonies before the Board of County Commissioners.

Chairman Gilbert III opened the public hearing. He closed the public hearing after no one appeared wishing to speak.

Commissioner Regalado thanked Commissioner Garcia for his support because she usually bifurcate these items. She stated that Agenda Items 5A, 5B and 5C are connecting to water and sewer, but the others one Agenda Items 5D through 5G are septic tanks. She noted historically we would vote against them because we did not want to add more septic tanks.

Commissioner Regalado stated as part of the other conversation held earlier today (2/7) starting January 1, these are the fiberglass septic tanks and not the concrete ones. She noted her work with the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) and the Board not voting against the plats anymore if they had the new septic tanks. She commented she still did not agree with adding more septic tanks, but at least these are not going to be harmful and they have longevity. In addition, all the developers have decided to use the new septic tanks and are not asking for an exception. Commissioner Regalado her comments were for Agenda Items 5D � 5G.

The Board proceeded to vote on Agenda Items 5D, 5E, 5F and 5G as presented.
 
5E  
  230051 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF CENTURY AT PROVISERO FILED BY CENTURY HOMEBUILDERS GROUP, LLC, LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 54 SOUTH, RANGE 40 EAST (BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY SW 76 STREET, ON THE EAST BY SW 72 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH APPROXIMATELY 960 FEET NORTH OF SW 80 STREET, AND ON THE WEST APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET EAST OF SW 72 COURT)(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-56-23
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 12 - 1
No: Garc�a
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.

The Clerk swore in all witnesses prior to presenting testimonies before the Board of County Commissioners.

Chairman Gilbert III opened the public hearing. He closed the public hearing after no one appeared wishing to speak.

Hearing no objections, the Board voted on the foregoing proposed resolution as presented.
 
5F  
  230067 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF CASTELLANOS ESTATES SUBDIVISION, FILED BY B2R BUILDERS LLC LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 56 SOUTH, RANGE 39 EAST (BOUNDED ON THE NORTH APPROXIMATELY 230 FEET SOUTH OF SW 192 STREET, ON THE EAST BY SW 127 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY SW 193 TERRACE, AND ON THE WEST BY SW 127 COURT)(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-57-23
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 12 - 1
No: Garc�a
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.

The Clerk swore in all witnesses prior to presenting testimonies before the Board of County Commissioners.

Chairman Gilbert III opened the public hearing. He closed the public hearing after no one appeared wishing to speak.

Hearing no objections, the Board voted on the foregoing proposed resolution as presented.
 
5G  
  230068 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF SUNSET PARADISE FILED BY CURBY CORP. INC., AND ADRIAN BUILDERS AT SUNSET PARADISE, LLLP, LOCATED IN THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 54 SOUTH, RANGE 40 EAST (BOUNDED ON THE NORTH APPROXIMATELY 900 FEET SOUTH OF SW 68 STREET, ON THE EAST BY SW 82 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY SW 72 STREET, AND ON THE WEST APPROXIMATELY 140 FEET EAST OF SW 82 COURT)(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-58-23
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 12 - 1
No: Garc�a
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.

The Clerk swore in all witnesses prior to presenting testimonies before the Board of County Commissioners.

Chairman Gilbert III opened the public hearing. He closed the public hearing after no one appeared wishing to speak.

Hearing no objections, the Board voted on the foregoing proposed resolution as presented.
 
6A CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  
6B POLICY MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION BY THE BOARD  
7 ORDINANCES SET FOR SECOND READING  
7A  
  230072 Ordinance   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Sally A. Heyman
Rebeca Sosa
Juan Carlos Bermudez
Marleine Bastien
       
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE �SPECIAL AMBASSADOR� PROGRAM; AMENDING ARTICLE LXIXA OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING PROVISIONS RELATING TO APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL AMBASSADORS; APPOINTING ROMERO BRITTO AS SPECIAL AMBASSADOR IN THE FIELD OF ART; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN AND EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 222567] Adopted
Ordinance 23-7
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.


Commissioner Bermudez requested to be listed as a co-prime sponsor on the foregoing item.

County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read all of the ordinances set for second reading items into the record.

Hearing no objections, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed ordinance and Agenda Items 7A, 7D, 7E and 7F.
 
  1/11/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation with committee amendments following public hearing by the Chairmans Council of Policy  
7B  
  222749 Ordinance     Sen. Rene Garcia
Kevin Marino Cabrera
       
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO COMMUNITY COUNCILS AND ZONING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA; AMENDING ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 20 AND SECTIONS 2-11.38 AND 33-307 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; REVISING PROVISIONS RELATING TO REMOVALS, RESIGNATIONS, VACANCIES AND TERMS OF OFFICE FOR COMMUNITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ZONING APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR ZONING APPLICATIONS TO BE HEARD BY THE BOARD WHEN A COMMUNITY COUNCIL, IN ITS CAPACITY AS A COMMUNITY ZONING APPEALS BOARD, DOES NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT MEMBERS IN OFFICE TO CONSTITUTE A QUORUM; MAKING TECHNICAL AND REORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE Amended
  REPORT: See Agenda Item 7B Amended, Legislative File No. 230313 for the amended version.  
  12/6/2022 Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners  
  12/6/2022 Meeting cancelled by the County Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee  
  12/6/2022 Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners  
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing by the County Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee  
7B AMENDED  
  230313 Ordinance   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Sen. Rene Garcia
Kevin Marino Cabrera
       
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO COMMUNITY COUNCILS AND ZONING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA; AMENDING ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 20 AND SECTIONS 2-11.38 AND 33-307 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; REVISING PROVISIONS RELATING TO REMOVALS, RESIGNATIONS, VACANCIES AND TERMS OF OFFICE FOR COMMUNITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ZONING APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR ZONING APPLICATIONS TO BE HEARD BY THE BOARD WHEN A COMMUNITY COUNCIL, IN ITS CAPACITY AS A COMMUNITY ZONING APPEALS BOARD, DOES NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT MEMBERS IN OFFICE TO CONSTITUTE A QUORUM; MAKING TECHNICAL AND REORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 222749] Adopted as amended
Ordinance 23-8
Mover: Sen. Rene Garcia
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

Assistant County Attorney Dennis Kerbel read the floor amendment offered by Commissioner Regalado to amend the ordinance to add the following additional recital clauses at the bottom of page MDC005 and top of page MDC006, which provided examples of how the existing process for filing vacancies had proven confusing and overly complicated and had certain unintended consequences as follows:

WHEREAS, over time, the current process for filing vacancies has proved to be confusing and overly complicated and has had certain unintended consequences relating to board member terms and vacancies; and

>>WHEREAS, for example, the Code currently ends the terms of office for board members who were appointed to fill a vacancy upon the earlier of the next primary election or the expiration of the term of office for that position on the Community Council and does not authorize such members to hold over until a replacement is elected or appointed, which means that if no one runs for election for such seat, the seat becomes vacant at an unnecessarily early point in time to the detriment of the Community Council�s ability to achieve quorum and hear applications; and

WHEREAS, the Code also currently extends the time a seat may remain vacant because the County Commissioner authorized to fill vacancies on a particular Community Council must wait up to 90 days for the Community Council to furnish a list of names of potential appointees, unless the Community Council does not have enough members to constitute a quorum; and

WHEREAS, Community Councils with a bare quorum in office may have difficulty assembling a quorum for any individual meeting to conduct business and furnish such a list of names to the appointing County Commissioner, which leads to delays in the filling of vacancies and in hearing applications and, ultimately, increases the likelihood that applications will instead advance to this Board for hearing, as provided in the zoning procedure rules; and<<

In addition, a new uncodified Section 4 was added on page MDC024 directing the County Mayor or designee in conjunction with the Clerk of the Board to prepare and place on an agenda of the full Board quarterly reports detailing the vacancies on each Community Council alongside the District of the County Commissioner with the authority to fill each such vacancy, with the remaining sections of the ordinance renumbered accordingly.

Later during the Board�s consideration of Agenda Item 7D, Commissioner Bermudez requested to be listed as a co-prime sponsor on Agenda Item 7A.

Hearing no objections, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed ordinance, as amended.
 
7C  
  222560 Ordinance     Sally A. Heyman        
  ORDINANCE RELATED TO PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACES� DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 26-1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; REVISING DEFINITIONS; ALLOWING THE USE OF PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES IN WATER IN CERTAIN BATHING AREAS; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE Deferred to No Date Certain
Ordinance
Mover: Micky Steinberg
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

Commissioner Regalado referred to the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department�s concern regarding the size of the flotation devices and stated she wanted to have a well-vetted conservation on this item.

Chairman Gilbert III stated vetting this matter at the committee level would be helpful prior to being considered by the full Board.

Commissioner Steinberg referenced Haulover Beach and there were concerns that were brought to her attention. She stated there were some unintended consequences and requested deferral of the foregoing proposed ordinance to no date certain.

Hearing no objections, the Board proceeded to vote for the deferral of the foregoing proposed ordinance to no date certain.
 
  11/15/2022 Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners  
  11/15/2022 Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners  
  12/14/2022 Meeting cancelled by the Recreation and Culture Committee  
  1/11/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing by the Recreation and Culture Committee  
7D  
  230070 Ordinance   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Eileen Higgins
Jose "Pepe" Diaz
       
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CITIZENS� INDEPENDENT TRANSPORTATION TRUST (�CITT�); AMENDING, BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP, SECTION 29-124 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; REVISING THE MANNER IN WHICH AND TYPES OF CONTRACTS THAT THE CITT REVIEWS AND SUBMITS A RECOMMENDATION FOR; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 222566] Adopted
Ordinance 23-9
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read all of the ordinances set for second reading items into the record.

Hearing no questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed ordinance and Agenda Items 7A, 7D, 7E and 7F.
 
  1/9/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation with committee amendments following public hearing by the Transportation, Mobility, and Planning Cmte.  
7E  
  222751 Ordinance   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Raquel A. Regalado
Kevin Marino Cabrera
       
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA; AMENDING ARTICLE XXXIIA OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE BIRD ROAD DESIGN AND INDUSTRIAL (BRDI) OVERLAY DISTRICT; AUTHORIZING RESIDENTIAL USES IN THE BRDI OVERLAY DISTRICT SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS; REVISING PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH RESIDENTIAL USES; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE Adopted
Ordinance 23-10
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read all of the ordinances set for second reading items into the record.

Hearing no questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed ordinance and Agenda Items 7A, 7D, 7E and 7F.
 
  12/6/2022 Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners  
  12/6/2022 Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners  
  1/9/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing by the Transportation, Mobility, and Planning Cmte.  
7F  
  221972 Ordinance   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    PortMiami and Environmental Resilience Committee
Raquel A. Regalado
       
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION AND YEAR-ROUND LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 32-8.2 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; CLARIFYING INTENT, PURPOSE, AND APPLICABILITY; REVISING DEFINITIONS; ADOPTING FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT�S LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION REGULATIONS; ADOPTING CONFORMING RESTRICTIONS CONSISTENT WITH FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PROVISIONS; GRANTING ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY TO CODE INSPECTORS AS DEFINED IN CHAPTER 8CC; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO DELEGATE ENFORCEMENT RESPONSIBILITY TO COUNTY AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS; PROVIDING FOR ALTERNATE METHOD OF COMPLIANCE; PROVIDING FOR SUPERSESSION UPON DECLARATION OF WATER SHORTAGE BY SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Water & Sewer Department) Adopted
Ordinance 23-11
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read all of the ordinances set for second reading items into the record.

Hearing no questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed ordinance and Agenda Items 7A, 7D, 7E and 7F.
 
  9/28/2022 Requires Municipal Notification by the Board of County Commissioners  
  10/6/2022 Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners  
  10/6/2022 Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners  
  10/13/2022 Municipalities notified of public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners  
  12/13/2022 Meeting cancelled by the PortMiami and Environmental Resilience Committee  
  1/10/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing by the PortMiami and Environmental Resilience Committee  
8 DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS  
8A thru 8D (No items were submitted for these sections.)  
8E FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT  
8E1  
  222371 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Community Safety and Security Committee        
  RESOLUTION RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR�S OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE�S: (I) APPLICATION FOR AND RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF $1,162,962.34 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE SUSTAINMENT PROGRAM; AND (II) EXECUTION OF URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE GRANT AGREEMENT NUMBER T0226; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO AMEND THE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS OR APPLY FOR, RECEIVE, AND EXPEND ADDITIONAL FUNDS SHOULD THEY BECOME AVAILABLE UNDER THIS GRANT PROGRAM, AS WELL AS EXECUTE OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR RECEIPT OR EXPENDITURE OF SAID OR ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDING AND TO EXERCISE THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN(Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department) Adopted
Resolution R-59-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Community Safety and Security Committee  
8F INTERNAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
8F1  
  222407 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Marleine Bastien
       
  RESOLUTION APPROVING IMPLEMENTING ORDER NO. 3-66 RELATING TO PAID SICK LEAVE REQUIREMENTS FOR COUNTY SECURITY SERVICE CONTRACTS(Internal Services) Adopted
Resolution R-60-23
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Kevin Marino Cabrera
Vote: 12 - 1
No: Garc�a
  REPORT: In response to Commissioner Gonzalez inquiry, Mr. Gary Hartfield, Division Director, Office of Small Business Development, Internal Services Department, provided an explanation and overview of the approval process of the implementing order.

A brief discussion was held among the Board members regarding the implementation order versus the date of adoption of the ordinance.

Hearing no objections, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution as presented.
 
  11/10/2022 Meeting cancelled by the County Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee  
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the County Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee  
8F2  
  230200 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING, PURSUANT TO SECTION 125.031, FLORIDA STATUTES, THE TERMS OF AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION BY THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE, OF A LEASE AGREEMENT (''LEASE'') BETWEEN MATTHEWS REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, LTD., A FLORIDA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AS LANDLORD, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AS TENANT, FOR THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 2124 NE 123 STREET, SUITE 210, NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO BE UTILIZED BY THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DISTRICT 4 COMMISSIONER, AS A DISTRICT OFFICE, FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM, WITH A FOUR-YEAR OPTION TO RENEW, HAVING A CUMULATIVE FISCAL IMPACT TO THE COUNTY ESTIMATED TO BE $239,122.29, INCLUSIVE OF BASE RENT FOR THE INITIAL AND RENEWAL TERMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $209,416.04, AND $10,470.80 FOR LEASE MANAGEMENT FEE, AND AN ESTIMATED $19,235.45 FOR TENANT IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ALL RIGHTS CONFERRED THEREIN AND TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE SAME(Internal Services) Adopted
Resolution R-61-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  2/6/2023 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 MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET DEPARTMENT  
8G1  
  222886 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,133,000.00 WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EFFECTIVE RETROACTIVELY FROM OCTOBER 1, 2022 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MEETING PUBLIC HEALTH NEEDS OF THE CITIZENS OF MIAMI�DADE COUNTY; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE SAME AND EXERCISE ANY PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, AND TO EXECUTE FUTURE AGREEMENTS FOR, AND APPLY FOR, RECEIVE, AND EXPEND ADDITIONAL FUNDS SHOULD THEY BECOME AVAILABLE UNDER THIS PROGRAM FOR THIS PURPOSE(Office of Management and Budget) Adopted
Resolution R-62-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  1/11/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Health, Emergency Management and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee  
8H (No items were submitted for this section.)  
8I MIAMI-DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT  
8I1  
  222370 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Community Safety and Security Committee        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TERMS OF AND RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (''MOU'') WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROVIDING FOR THE ASSIGNMENT OF MIAMI-DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS TO SERVE AS SCHOOL BASED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS (''SBLEO'') ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS DURING THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE THE RENEWAL, AMENDMENT, AND CANCELLATION PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN(Miami-Dade Police Department) Adopted
Resolution R-63-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  11/10/2022 Meeting cancelled by the Community Safety and Security Committee  
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Community Safety and Security Committee  
8J (No items were submitted for this section.)  
8K PUBLIC HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
8K1  
  222899 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Danielle Cohen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING A LOAN TO LANDMARK DEVELOPMENT CORP. OR RELATED ENTITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,099,844.00 OF DOCUMENTARY STAMP SURTAX PROGRAM AND/OR STATE HOUSING INCENTIVES PARTNERSHIP FUNDS, ALL BASED UPON PREPAYMENT BY LANDMARK DEVELOPMENT CORP. OF A PREVIOUS SURTAX LOAN, FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE WINDMILL FARMS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR THE COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE CONDITIONAL LOAN COMMITMENTS AND OTHER AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS RESOLUTION(Public Housing and Community Development) Adopted
Resolution R-64-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Public Housing and Community Services Committee  
8K2  
  222906 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Danielle Cohen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING A LOAN TO PINNACLE AT TROPICAL POINTE, LLC, OR RELATED ENTITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,400,000.00 IN DOCUMENTARY STAMP SURTAX PROGRAM FUNDS, ALL BASED UPON PREPAYMENT BY PINNACLE HOUSING GROUP, LLC OF TWO PREVIOUS SURTAX LOANS, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PINNACLE AT TROPICAL POINTE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE CONDITIONAL LOAN COMMITMENTS AND OTHER AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS RESOLUTION(Public Housing and Community Development) Adopted
Resolution R-65-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Public Housing and Community Services Committee  
8K3  
  222653 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Public Housing and Community Services Committee        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING OF AND AUTHORIZING, AFTER A PUBLIC HEARING, THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 PUBLIC HOUSING CAPITAL FUND PROGRAM PLAN (PLAN) TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FOR FINAL APPROVAL, AND TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY REVISIONS, SUBJECT TO THE LIMITATIONS OF THE �SIGNIFICANT AMENDMENT AND SUBSTANTIAL DEVIATION� DEFINITION CONTAINED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY PLAN, AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY REGULATION, STATUTE, COURT ORDER, OR SAFETY AND SECURITY ISSUES, WITHOUT FURTHER APPROVAL OF THE BOARD, AND TO SUBMIT SUCH REVISIONS TO HUD FOR ITS APPROVAL(Public Housing and Community Development) Adopted
Resolution R-66-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing by the Public Housing and Community Services Committee  
8L REGULATORY AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES  
8L1  
  222501 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kevin Marino Cabrera        
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HISTORIC PRESERVATION AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE REHABILITATION OF 800 CORAL WAY, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 196.1997, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND SECTION 16A-18 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AND RECORD COVENANT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-67-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: SPECIAL NOTE: The Board of County Commissioners' Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III memorandum dated February 7, 2023, entitled, "Changes Sheet" noted a scriverner's error on page 2 of the Mayoral memo under the scope section, it should read Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera.  
  1/11/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation and Culture Committee  
8L2  
  222503 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kevin Marino Cabrera        
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HISTORIC PRESERVATION AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE REHABILITATION OF 936 CASTILE AVENUE, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 196.1997, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND SECTION 16A-18 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AND RECORD COVENANT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-68-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: SPECIAL NOTE: The Board of County Commissioners' Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III memorandum dated February 7, 2023, entitled, "Changes Sheet" noted a scriverner's error on page 2 of the Mayoral memo under the scope section, it should read Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera.  
  1/11/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation and Culture Committee  
8L3  
  222878 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kionne L. McGhee        
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DISBURSEMENT OF UP TO $100,000.00 FROM THE WETLANDS TRUST FUND TO INSTALL A FENCE AND REMOVE SOLID WASTE FROM WETLAND PROPERTIES OWNED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IN THE EAST EVERGLADES(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-69-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  1/10/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the PortMiami and Environmental Resilience Committee  
8M (No items were submitted for this section.)  
8N TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS  
8N1  
  222500 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kevin Marino Cabrera        
  RESOLUTION RATIFYING, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 2-9 AND 2-10 OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE, AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY AGREEMENT, RIGHT OF ENTRY, AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES FOR THE REMOVAL OF EPIPHYTES ON CERTAIN TREES ON MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY(Transportation and Public Works) Adopted
Resolution R-70-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  1/9/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Transportation, Mobility, and Planning Cmte.  
8O WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT  
8O1  
  222148 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Oliver G. Gilbert, III        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING EXECUTION OF THREE AGREEMENTS FOR SUBORDINATION OF UTILITY INTERESTS FROM MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ALONG STATE ROAD 817 (N.W. 27 AVENUE) FROM N.W. 199 STREET TO N.W. 203 STREET; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE SAME AND TO EXERCISE THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN(Water & Sewer Department) Adopted
Resolution R-71-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  11/10/2022 Meeting cancelled by the County Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee  
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the County Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee  
8O2  
  222827 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Danielle Cohen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF TWO NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY IN EXCHANGE FOR $1.00 EACH, WHICH CONSIST OF 2,273.5 SQUARE FEET ON THE EASTERN PORTION AND 16,137 SQUARE FEET ON THE WESTERN PORTION OF COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY UNDER FOLIO NO. 30-6021-000-0010 TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL SERVICES TO THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT�S SOUTH DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT�S NEW ELECTRICAL BUILDING NO. 3, LOCATED AT 8950 SW 232 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE SAME AND TO EXERCISE THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN(Water & Sewer Department) Adopted
Resolution R-72-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the County Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee  
8P STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT  
8P1  
  222912 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kionne L. McGhee        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. FB-01911 TO GASSANT ENTERPRISES, LLC DBA GASSANT ENTERPRISES FOR THE PURCHASE OF DISPOSABLE FIBER TRAYS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,761,500.00 FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM FOR THE MIAMI-DADE CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO GIVE NOTICE OF THE AWARD TO GASSANT ENTERPRISES, LLC DBA GASSANT ENTERPRISES, ISSUE THE APPROPRIATE PURCHASE ORDERS TO GIVE EFFECT TO SAME AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION OR EXTENSION PROVISIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE COUNTY CODE AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38 [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 221834](Strategic Procurement) Adopted
Resolution R-73-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Community Safety and Security Committee  
8P2  
  222507 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF PREQUALIFICATION POOL RTQ-01914P FOR MULTIPLE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM IN A TOTAL AMOUNT UP TO $4,168,725.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF ANIMAL FOOD; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO SOLICIT PRICING, AWARD CONTRACTS, EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AND ANY RESULTING CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38, AND ADD VENDORS TO THE POOL AT ANY TIME, SUBJECT TO RATIFICATION BY THE BOARD ON A BI-ANNUAL BASIS(Strategic Procurement) Adopted
Resolution R-74-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Community Safety and Security Committee  
8P3  
  222508 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. FB-01914 TO LAB ANIMAL SUPPLIES, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $820,684.00, LAVCOR LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $761,358.00, AND RODENTPRO.COM LLC IN AND AMOUNT NO TO EXCEED $599,374.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF ANIMAL FOODS FOR MULTIPLE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS WITH A CUMULATIVE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,181,416.00 FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO GIVE NOTICE OF THIS AWARD TO LAB ANIMAL SUPPLIES, INC., LAVCOR, LLC, AND RODENTPRO.COM, LLC, ISSUE THE APPROPRIATE ORDERS TO GIVE EFFECT TO SAME AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION OR EXTENSION PROVISIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38(Strategic Procurement) Adopted
Resolution R-75-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Community Safety and Security Committee  
8P4  
  222546 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DESIGNATED PURCHASE PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1(B)(3) OF THE COUNTY CODE BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT; AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $6,585,470.00 FOR A TOTAL MODIFIED CONTRACT AWARD OF $28,682,622.00 TO TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION FOR CONTRACT NO. SS1243-3/24-3 FOR THE PURCHASE OF ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR MULTIPLE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING ANY EXTENSION OR CANCELLATION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE COUNTY CODE AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38(Strategic Procurement) Adopted
Resolution R-76-23
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: Commissioner Gonzalez stated his support for the foregoing item and clarified that he had pulled the item along with Agenda Items 8P5 and 8P17 to highlight the need for more timely �red flag� reports. Commissioner Gonzalez stated he believed the Board was in the position it was because of the untimely submittal of the red flag reports resulting in the approval of these items on an emergency basis.

Hearing no objections, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution, as presented.

Commissioner Steinberg noted her support of the item. She commented some of these items were done approximately 20 years ago for designated purchases because the technology did not allow for a wider net of bidders. Commissioner Steinberg stated sufficient time should be given to the County to go out and conduct a proper competitive process in the future.
 
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the County Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee  
8P5  
  222547 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. RFP-01615 GROUPS 1 AND 7 TO EVOLUTION ELEVATOR & ESCALATOR CORP., CONTRACT NO. RFP-01615 GROUP 3 TO SW ELEVATORS, LLC, AND CONTRACT NO. RFP-01615 GROUPS 2, 4, 5 AND 6 TO TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR CONVEYANCE EQUIPMENT FOR MULTIPLE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $44,191,474.00 FOR THE INITIAL FIVE-YEAR TERM, AND ONE, FIVE-YEAR OPTION TO RENEW TERM; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE SAME FOR AND ON BEHALF OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING ANY RENEWAL, CANCELLATION AND EXTENSION PROVISIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38(Strategic Procurement) Adopted
Resolution R-77-23
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 13 - 0
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the County Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee  
8P6  
  222599 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DESIGNATED PURCHASE PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1(B)(3) OF THE COUNTY CODE BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT; AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. BW-10079 FOR THE PURCHASE OF HELICOPTER FLEET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TO PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA CORP. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $19,434,554.00 FOR A 19-YEAR TERM FOR THE MIAMI-DADE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION OR EXTENSION PROVISIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE COUNTY CODE AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38(Strategic Procurement) Adopted
Resolution R-78-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Community Safety and Security Committee  
8P7  
  222640 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A LEGACY CONTRACT FOR PIPELINE ACOUSTIC FIBER OPTIC (''AFO'') MONITORING AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE MIAMI-DADE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT, CONTRACT NO. L9537-0/27, TO PURE TECHNOLOGIES U.S. INC. IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000.00 FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION OR EXTENSION PROVISIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE COUNTY CODE AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38(Strategic Procurement) Adopted
Resolution R-79-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the County Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee  
8P8  
  222645 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARD OF LEGACY CONTRACT NO. L-9837-0/28 TO SOUTH FLORIDA CONTROLS LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF DELTA CONTROLS BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR MULTIPLE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS WITH AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,356,000.00 FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO GIVE NOTICE OF THIS AWARD TO SOUTH FLORIDA CONTROLS LLC, ISSUE THE APPROPRIATE ORDERS TO GIVE EFFECT TO SAME AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION OR EXTENSION PROVISIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38(Strategic Procurement) Adopted
Resolution R-80-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the County Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee  
8P9  
  222689 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $720,000.00 FOR A TOTAL MODIFIED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $7,044,000.00 FOR CONTRACT NO. FB-00035-1 FOR THE PURCHASE OF CRYOGENIC OXYGEN PLANT MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE MIAMI-DADE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION OR EXTENSION PROVISIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE COUNTY CODE AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38(Strategic Procurement) Adopted
Resolution R-81-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the County Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee  
8P10  
  222698 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY UP TO $5,616,000.00 FOR A TOTAL MODIFIED PREQUALIFICATION POOL AMOUNT OF $27,309,000.00 FOR PREQUALIFICATION POOL NO. RTQ-00862 FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SERVICES FOR VARIOUS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS(Strategic Procurement) Adopted
Resolution R-82-23
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Anthony Rodriguez
Vote: 13 - 0
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Community Safety and Security Committee  
8P11  
  222699 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY UP TO $2,505,000.00 FOR A TOTAL MODIFIED PREQUALIFICATION POOL AMOUNT OF $6,683,000.00 FOR PREQUALIFICATION POOL RTQ-00924 FOR THE PURCHASE OF SECURITY EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR MULTIPLE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS(Strategic Procurement) Adopted
Resolution R-83-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Community Safety and Security Committee  
8P12  
  222701 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY UP TO $721,900.00 FOR A TOTAL MODIFIED PREQUALIFICATION POOL AMOUNT OF $4,718,900.00 FOR PREQUALIFICATION POOL 8111-1/23-1 FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROMOTIONAL AND ADVERTISING ITEMS FOR MULTIPLE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS(Strategic Procurement) Adopted
Resolution R-84-23
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: Commissioner Garcia requested Ms. Namita Uppal, Director for the County�s Strategic Procurement Department (SPD), and the Administration to include in the Economic and Environmental feasibility analysis, information as to the amount of marketing material discarded and ending up in our landfills.

Hearing no further comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution, as presented.
 
  1/11/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected by the Recreation and Culture Committee  
8P13  
  222734 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY UP TO $2,311,000.00 FOR A TOTAL MODIFIED PREQUALIFICATION POOL AMOUNT OF $73,504,000.00 FOR PREQUALIFICATION POOL NO. 8446-5/17-1 FOR PURCHASE OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT RENTALS FOR MULTIPLE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS; AND AUTHORIZES THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO AWARD CONTRACTS UNDER THE POOL AND TO EXERCISE ANY RENEWALS, EXTENSIONS OR CANCELLATION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE COUNTY CODE AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38(Strategic Procurement) Adopted
Resolution R-85-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the County Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee  
8P14  
  222812 Resolution      
  RESOLUTION RATIFYING EMERGENCY PURCHASES AND CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS BY THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE RELATED TO THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) FOR MULTIPLE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $67,002,890.00; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE IDENTIFIED CONTRACTS, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION OR EXTENSION PROVISIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE COUNTY CODE AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38(Strategic Procurement) Amended
  REPORT: Commissioner Garcia explained the intent of the foregoing proposed resolution and stated his intent to proffer an amendment to the foregoing resolution.

In response to Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava�s request, Mr. David Clodfelter, Director, Office of Management and Budget, explained the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) emergency purchases could end sooner than May 11. He noted the only pending matter was the congregate sheltering for the Homeless Trust (Trust), in which the Trust closed on the property last week Friday. Mr. Clodfelter stated the Department was currently in the process of reconciling and closing out for final processing eligible expenditures for reimbursement through the Coronavirus Relief Fund of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Commissioner Garcia made a motion to amend the proposed cancellation date for the COVID-19 State of Local Emergency to February 28, 2023 instead of May 11. Commissioner Cabrera seconded this motion.

Extensive discussion ensued among the Board members regarding the cancellation date for emergency purchases and contract modification related to COVID-19.

In response to questions by Board members regarding the end date for emergency purchases related to Surfside and COVID-19, Mr. Clodfelter noted two emergencies one related to Surfside and the other was COVID-19 related. He proceeded to explain and provided the Board members with a status of the Surfside local state of emergency.

Further discussion ensued among the Board members regarding a local state of emergency and the County Mayor�s delegated authority to exercise cancellation or extension of a local state of emergency.

Commissioner Higgins commented on late agenda items for committee consideration and review and the timing to move emergency items to the Board for consideration, which may be four-day ruled by the Board.

Commissioner Regalado suggested having the agenda items considered during committee week placed on the immediate scheduled Board meeting following committee week and if necessary, the agenda items could be scheduled for the subsequent Board meeting.

Chairman Gilbert III stated there might be a need to prepare an item regarding timeliness and suggested Commissioner Bermudez draft the item. He further stated the suggestions made about placing agenda items considered during committee week on the next immediate Board meeting may cause a problem with notice publication by staff and the Clerk and other unintended consequences.

Commissioner Hardemon agreed with Chairman Gilbert�s III comments and stated the Board should not close the door prematurely on the availability of State or Federal funding for emergencies.

Assistant County Attorney Lauren Morse stated the foregoing resolution would be amended to add a new Section 3 to read as follows:

��Section 3. That by a two-thirds vote of those present the COVID-19 local State of Emergency (SOE) is canceled on February 28, 2023 or sooner if deemed necessary by the administration.�

Further discussion ensued among the Board members and the Administration regarding a local state of emergency that involved State/Federal funding, and the preparation of agenda items for committee review.

Discussion ensued between Commissioner Cabrera and Mr. Clodfelter regarding the only pending outstanding COVID-19 related emergency purchase was closed out last week related to congregate sheltering with the purchase of Mi Casa. Mr. Clodfelter noted as of July 1 the County could not be reimbursed for any emergency purchases related to COVID-19.

Mayor Levine Cava emphasized the remaining State of Emergency declared for the Surfside building collapse would closeout in a couple of months however; an exact date had not been established.

Chairman Gilbert III reminded the Board that Commissioner Bermudez would be bringing forth legislation and possibly scheduling a Sunshine meeting to discuss his proposal.

Assistant County Attorney Morse read the proposed amendment again into the record, as requested.

Commissioner Hardemon requested to change the SOE cancellation date to March 1, 2023.

There being no further questions or comments, it was moved by Commissioner Garcia that the Board adopt the foregoing proposed resolution as amended to add Section 3 and change the cancellation date as follows:

��Section 3. That by a two-thirds vote of those present the COVID-19 local state of emergency is canceled on March 1, 2023 or sooner if deemed necessary by the administration.�

This motion was seconded by Commissioner Cabrera, and upon being put to a vote, passed by a vote of 13-0.

The amended version of this resolution was assigned Resolution Number R-86-23.
 
  1/11/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Health, Emergency Management and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee  
8P15  
  222876 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL PROPOSALS RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. RFP-02180 FOR THE PURCHASE OF PREVAILING WAGE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR HUD PROGRAMS(Strategic Procurement) Adopted
Resolution R-87-23
Mover: Sen. Rene Garcia
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: In response to Commissioner Bermudez� request, Mr. Michael Liu, Director, Public Housing and Community Development provided an overview of staff recommendation and the background to perform the in-house services outlined in the proposed resolution as opposed to contracting for the services.

Commissioner Bermudez requested Michael Liu, Director, Public Housing and Community Development (PHCD) and the Administration to prepare and submit a cost benefit analysis to the Board, to determine the benefit of hiring additional in-house employees versus retaining an external entity. He asked that this analysis be clear and transparent regarding additional costs and stated the report should be performed for all HUD programs moving forward.

There being no further discussion, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution as presented.
 
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Public Housing and Community Services Committee  
8P15 SUPPLEMENT  
  230226 Supplement      
  SUPPLEMENT INFORMATION FOR THE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO REJECT ALL PROPOSALS FOR PREVAILING WAGE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR HUD PROGRAMS Presented
8P16  
  222896 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. RFP-02199A TO INTERGRAPH CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF A COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH SOLUTION FOR THE MIAMI-DADE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,478,000.00 FOR THE INITIAL FIVE-YEAR TERM, AND TWO, FIVE-YEAR OPTION TO RENEW TERMS, AND CONTRACT NO. RFP-02199B TO CENTRALSQUARE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF A CAD-TO-CAD SOLUTION FOR THE MIAMI-DADE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,969,000.00 FOR THE INITIAL FIVE-YEAR TERM, AND TWO, FIVE-YEAR OPTION TO RENEW TERMS; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE SAME FOR AND ON BEHALF OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACTS, INCLUDING ANY RENEWAL, CANCELLATION, AND EXTENSION PROVISIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38(Strategic Procurement) Adopted
Resolution R-88-23
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: In response to Commissioner Garcia�s request for an update, Mr. Gregory Rubin, Captain/Project Manager, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR), provided an overview of the background and staff recommendation to approve two competitive contract awards for the contract outlined in the proposed resolution.

Commissioner Regalado thanked MDFR and noted the item would provide an enormous amount of service and transparency not only to unincorporated residents, but also, to allow the municipalities including MDFR to respond to 911 calls in a more timely and informed manner.

Hearing no further questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution as presented.
 
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Community Safety and Security Committee  
8P17  
  230187 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF FORMAL BID PROCEDURES PURSUANT TO SECTION 5.03(D) OF THE HOME RULE CHARTER AND SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE COUNTY CODE OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY BY A TWO- THIRDS VOTE OF THE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT; RETROACTIVELY APPROVING A DESIGNATED PURCHASE PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1(B)(3) OF THE COUNTY CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BY A TWO- THIRDS VOTE OF THE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT OF A CONTRACT TO SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORPORATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,752,352.00 FOR A ONE- YEAR TERM FOR CONVEYANCE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES AT VARIOUS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS, EMERGENCY CONTRACT NO. E- 10230: AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION, TERMINATION, OR EXTENSION PROVISIONS, PURSUANT TO COUNTY CODE SECTION 2-8.1 AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38 [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 221398](Strategic Procurement) Adopted
Resolution R-89-23
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: During consideration of the foregoing proposed resolution, Commissioner Higgins requested the Administration to analyze, consider and prepare a report detailing alternate ways to provide maintenance services of conveyance systems to enhance such systems through the use of Miami-Dade County staff or special purpose entities such as a 501(C)(3). She asked that the completed analysis report be presented to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) within 90 days as a BCC Agenda item without committee review pursuant to Rule 5.06(j) of this Board�s Rules of Procedure.

Commissioner Bermudez requested the report include a cost analysis to determine the benefit of hiring additional in-house employees versus retaining an external entity.

Commissioner Cabrera asked the Administration to include in the analysis report requested by Commissioner Higgins a status update on the functionality of the elevators and escalators located at the Miami International Airport and the Department of Transportation and Public Works. He requested the report detail the plan and timeframe for when the elevators and escalators would be operational.

Commissioner Regalado asked the Board to pay close attention to Terminal D60 aesthetics at the Miami International Airport (MIA), which the Florida legislature used the most at MIA when visiting Miami-Dade County.

Commissioner Cohen Higgins stated she was sure the MDAD Director shares the concerns expressed by this Board and that the Administration was working diligently to get the bathrooms up-to-date, and elevators and escalators working. She stated she would be interested in hearing from the MDAD Director what kind of an item or report would be helpful to facilitate the information requested.

Mr. Ralph Cutie, MDAD Director, reported the Department had projects actively in progress to address most of the issues that came up in today�s (2/7) discussion. He proceeded to cite various MIA projects currently underway and those forthcoming to address bathroom, elevators, escalators and conveyances located at MIA including Terminal D60.

In response to Commissioner Bastien�s question regarding what would happen to contractors who stopped working on elevators, Mr. Cutie responded there were procedures in place if a contractor walked off a job or stopped working. He stated the contractor would be cited for non-performance and ultimately the matter could escalate to a debarment process. Mr. Cutie stated debarment would be the ultimate penalty for a contractor, noting that all County contracts had a notice to cure such provisions. He stated every contractor was given an opportunity to cure violations of non-performance to have issues addressed from an operational perspective.

Assistant County Attorney Altanese Phenelus clarified the motion proffered by Commissioner Higgins, was to direct the County Mayor or the County Mayor�s designee to analyze and consider alternate ways to provide maintenance services of conveyance systems to enhance such systems using Miami-Dade County staff for special purpose entities such as a 501C3. In addition, to include an analysis of the results of the alternate means for both long and short term and the status of conveyances at Miami International Airport and other transit facilities.

Commissioner Higgins further moved to direct the County Mayor or the County Mayor�s designee to provide a report of such analysis within 90-days of this motion, and to place the completed report on the agenda of the full Board without committee review pursuant to Rule 5.06 (J) of the Board�s Rules of Procedure.

The motion was seconded by Commissioner McGhee, and upon being put to a vote, passed by a vote 13-0.

SPECIAL NOTE: Please see Agenda Item 15F1, Legislative File No. 230307, which memorialized this motion in the form of a resolution and assigned Resolution Number R-115-23.
 
  1/10/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation with committee amendment(s) by the PortMiami and Environmental Resilience Committee  
8P17 SUPPLEMENT  
  230029 Supplement      
  SUPPLEMENT INFORMATION FOR THE RECOMMENDATION TO RETROACTIVELY APPROVE DESIGNATED PURCHASE AND WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDS: CONVEYANCE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES Presented
  1/10/2023 Forwarded to BCC by the PortMiami and Environmental Resilience Committee  
8P18  
  230201 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Eileen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 11 BETWEEN U.S. SECURITY ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP. AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR SECURITY GUARD SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS, CONTRACT NO. BW9808-0/22, INCREASING WAGE AND BILL RATES; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE SAME AND TO EXERCISE THE RIGHTS CONTAINED THEREIN(Strategic Procurement) Adopted
Resolution R-90-23
Mover: Sen. Rene Garcia
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: In response to Commissioner Garcia�s question regarding why the item was late, Commissioner Higgins, the sponsor of the item, provided an overview of the foregoing proposed resolution.

Hearing no further questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution as presented.

 
  2/6/2023 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  
9 ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS  
9A1  
  222335 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Community Safety and Security Committee        
  RESOLUTION RETROACTIVELY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR�S OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE�S EXECUTION OF CONTRACT NO. ME225-12-28 AMENDMENT #2 BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, THROUGH THE COMMUNITY ACTION AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT, AND SOUTH FLORIDA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK, INC., FOR GRANT FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $2,642,116.00, FOR THE PROVISION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, FOR A TERM ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2023; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE OTHER AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS AND TO EXERCISE TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT PROVISIONS SET FORTH THEREIN INCLUDING AMENDMENTS THAT REQUIRE MATCH FUNDING, PROVIDED THAT SUCH OTHER AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE PURPOSE DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR, RECEIVE AND EXPEND ADDITIONAL FUTURE FUNDS, FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS SHOULD THEY BECOME AVAILABLE FOR THIS PURPOSE, AND TO EXECUTE TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT PROVISIONS SET FORTH THEREIN INCLUDING AMENDMENTS THAT REQUIRE MATCH FUNDING, PROVIDED THAT SUCH AMENDMENTS ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE PURPOSE DESCRIBED HEREIN(Community Action and Human Services) Adopted
Resolution R-91-23
Mover: Sen. Rene Garcia
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: Commissioner Garcia stated he pulled the item to highlight the issue of mental health and substance abuse affecting the community, noting the issues should not be commingled. He stated that he wanted to bring awareness to the Board of County Commissioners (Board) about the struggles faced by families of individuals living with mental health issues not a part of the criminal justice system. Commissioner Garcia stated his intent to work with the Administration ensure all residents had access to mental health services and resources when needed.

Hearing no further questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution as presented.
 
  11/10/2022 Meeting cancelled by the Community Safety and Security Committee  
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Community Safety and Security Committee  
9A2  
  222655 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kevin Marino Cabrera        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A COST REIMBURSEMENT EVACUATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF MIAMI SPRINGS FOR THE USE OF THE MIAMI SPRINGS COMMUNITY CENTER AS AN EVACUATION CENTER FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT AND EXERCISE THE TERMINATION PROVISION CONTAINED THEREIN(Emergency Management) Adopted
Resolution R-92-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  1/11/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Health, Emergency Management and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee  
10 AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COUNCILS AND TRUSTS  
10A1  
  222654 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Transportation, Mobility, and Planning Cmte.        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FY 2023-27 UPDATE OF THE FIVE-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN OF THE PEOPLE�S TRANSPORTATION PLAN(Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust) Adopted
Resolution R-93-23
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 12 - 1
No: McGhee
  REPORT: Commissioner McGhee stated he pulled the item to vote �No.�

In response to Commissioner Bermudez�s question regarding the Citizens� Independent Transportation Trust (CITT) appointments, Assistant County Attorney Bruce Libhaber reviewed the appointment process and the Board of County Commissioners� role.

Hearing no further questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution as presented.
 
  1/9/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing by the Transportation, Mobility, and Planning Cmte.  
10A2  
  222646 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Public Housing and Community Services Committee        
  RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE COUNTY MAYOR�S OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE�S ACTION IN APPLYING FOR FUNDS TOTALING APPROXIMATELY $44,000,000.00 FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR HOMELESS CONTINUUM OF CARE HOUSING AND SERVICES; RATIFYING THE COUNTY MAYOR�S OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE�S ACTION IN ISSUING A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS TO SELECT NONPROFIT SERVICE PROVIDER SUB-GRANTEES AND APPROVING SUB-GRANTEES SELECTED; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO RECEIVE AND EXPEND FEDERAL FUNDS, INCLUDING ADDITIONAL FUNDS SHOULD THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, ENTER INTO GRANT AND SUB-GRANT AGREEMENTS, AND EXERCISE AMENDMENT, RENEWAL, TERMINATION, CANCELLATION, AND MODIFICATION CLAUSES OF ANY AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO THIS RESOLUTION; AND WAIVING RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06(Miami-Dade Homeless Trust) Adopted
Resolution R-94-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Public Housing and Community Services Committee  
10A3  
  222648 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Public Housing and Community Services Committee        
  RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE COUNTY MAYOR�S OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE�S ACTION IN APPLYING FOR FUNDS TOTALING APPROXIMATELY $21,214,474.00 FOR THREE YEARS BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR HOMELESS CONTINUUM OF CARE HOUSING AND SERVICES; RATIFYING THE COUNTY MAYOR�S OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE�S ACTION IN ISSUING A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS TO SELECT NONPROFIT SERVICE PROVIDER SUB-GRANTEES AND SUB-GRANTEES SELECTED; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO RECEIVE AND EXPEND FEDERAL FUNDS, INCLUDING ADDITIONAL FUNDS SHOULD THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, ENTER INTO GRANT AND SUB-GRANT AGREEMENTS, AND EXERCISE AMENDMENT, RENEWAL, TERMINATION, CANCELLATION, AND MODIFICATION CLAUSES OF ANY AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO THIS RESOLUTION; AND WAIVING RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06(Miami-Dade Homeless Trust) Adopted
Resolution R-95-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected by the Public Housing and Community Services Committee  
10A4  
  230083 Resolution    
  RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. R-843-21, AND APPROVING, FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 147(F) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE DEBT OBLIGATIONS BY THE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,500,000.00, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE LOANED TO POAH CUTLER MANOR II, LLC, TO FINANCE A PORTION OF THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A MULTIFAMILY HOUSING RENTAL PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS CUTLER MANOR II(Housing Finance Authority) Deferred to No Date Certain
Resolution R-135-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: During consideration of the changes to today's (2/7) agenda, the Board deferred the foregoing proposed resoltuion as requested by the Commissioner McGhee.  
10A5  
  230085 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. R-703-22 APPROVING, FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 147(F) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE DEBT OBLIGATIONS BY THE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $32,500,000.00, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE LOANED TO THE VILLAGE MIAMI PHASE II, LLC, TO FINANCE A PORTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTIFAMILY HOUSING RENTAL PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS THE VILLAGES APARTMENTS, PHASE II(Housing Finance Authority) Adopted
Resolution R-97-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
10A6  
  230086 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING, FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 147(F) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE DEBT OBLIGATIONS BY THE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,500,000.00, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE LOANED TO EHDOC COUNCIL TOWERS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, A FLORIDA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, TO FINANCE A PORTION OF THE REHABILITATION OF A MULTIFAMILY HOUSING RENTAL PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS COUNCIL TOWERS SENIORS APARTMENT HOMES(Housing Finance Authority) Adopted
Resolution R-98-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
10A7  
  230087 Resolution      
  RESOLUTION APPROVING, FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 147(F) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE DEBT OBLIGATIONS BY THE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $42,000,000.00, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE LOANED TO FAIRFIELD RUNNING BROOK LP, TO FINANCE A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF THE ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION OF A MULTIFAMILY HOUSING RENTAL PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS RUNNING BROOK APARTMENTS(Housing Finance Authority) Deferred to No Date Certain
Resolution
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: During consideration of the changes to today's (2/7) agenda, the Board deferred the foregoing proposed resoltuion as requested by the Commissioner McGhee.  
11 COUNTY COMMISSION  
11A RESOLUTIONS  
11A1  
  222907 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Sen. Rene Garcia        
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO COLLABORATE WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL ON STRATEGIES AND PLANS RELATED TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT; AND REQUIRING A REPORT Adopted
Resolution R-100-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the County Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee  
11A2  
  222433 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Oliver G. Gilbert, III        
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (�MIT�) FOR A PILOT PROJECT OR PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION RELATING TO CITY SCANNER IN ACCORDANCE WITH IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38, TO PROVIDE A REPORT, AND TO NEGOTIATE AND SUBMIT SUCH APPLICATIONS AS MAY BE NECESSARY FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO BECOME A MEMBER OF MIT�S SENSEABLE CITY LABORATORY CONSORTIUM AND TO PRESENT RELEVANT AGREEMENTS TO THIS BOARD FOR APPROVAL Adopted
Resolution R-101-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  11/10/2022 Meeting cancelled by the County Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee  
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the County Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee  
11A3  
  222909 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Danielle Cohen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR THE COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A DEDICATED PICKLEBALL COURT COMPLEX IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 8 AND REQUIRING A REPORT Adopted
Resolution R-102-23
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Kevin Marino Cabrera
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: Commissioner Cabrera indicated his support the foregoing proposed resolution and urged his colleagues consider archery in the future.

Commissioner Cohen Higgins, the sponsor of the item, stated she would not include archery in this proposed resolution.

The Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution, as presented.

Commissioner Regalado recommended Commissioner Cabrera bring an item forward regarding archery and to include ax throwing. She referenced the adminstration�s pickleball and noted that 68% of the residents who play pickleball lived in Commission District 7. Commissioner Regalado noted Board members work with municipalities within their commission district for pickleball and the Village of Palmetto Bay are adding pickleball courts in their municipality. She announced there would be a pickleball tournament scheduled February 11 at the Miami-Dade College Kendall Campus to benefit the Chapman Partnership.
 
  1/11/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation and Culture Committee  
11A4  
  222888 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Eileen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NOS. R-256-17, R-257-17, AND R-258-17, WHICH APPROVED THREE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS TO SUPPORT THE STRATEGIC MIAMI AREA RAPID TRANSIT (�SMART�) PLAN, IN ORDER TO RESCIND THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS TO RECEIVE BOARD APPROVAL ON A YEARLY BASIS TO CONTINUE TO SPEND FUNDS AND ISSUE WORK ORDERS RELATED TO THE SMART PLAN Adopted
Resolution R-103-23
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: Commissioner McGhee questioned whether the requirement outlined in the proposed resolution applied to new work orders.

Mr. Eulois Cleckley, Director, Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW), responded the proposed resolution allowed the Department to move forward with pre-approved and pre-funded contracts and work orders. He stated currently the Department had to come back to the Board to get the work orders approved on an annual basis. Mr. Cleckley reviewed the intent of the foregoing item and stated the Department was asking to eliminate the annual Board approval requirement for work orders that had been approved through a previous contract approval process. He stated if additional funds were needed an amendment would need to be made to the contract, therefore, every work order would be within the contract limitation including the funding aspect.

A brief discussion ensued between Commissioner McGhee and Mr. Cleckley regarding setting a funding cap as part of the foregoing proposed resolution and the contract value for the three professional services agreement outlined in the resolution.

Hearing no further questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution as presented.
 
  1/9/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Transportation, Mobility, and Planning Cmte.  
11A5  
  222704 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kionne L. McGhee        
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRPERSON OR VICE-CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER MIAMI, INC, A FLORIDA NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION (�HABITAT�), TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM SALES PRICE FROM $205,000.00 TO THE CURRENT MAXIMUM SALES PRICE AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 21-80 FOR SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES CONSTRUCTED AND SOLD TO QUALIFIED HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MIAMI-DADE INFILL HOUSING INITIATIVE PROGRAM, AS AMENDED; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A NOTICE OF EXTENSION AND SALES PRICE INCREASE FOR HABITAT TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM SALES PRICE FROM $205,000.00 TO THE CURRENT MAXIMUM SALES PRICE AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 21-80; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO EXERCISE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS SET FORTH IN SUCH AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED AND QUITCLAIM DEED, AND TO GRANT FROM THE RECORDING DATE OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED AND NOTICE OF EXTENSION ONE ADDITIONAL 18 MONTH EXTENSION TO CONSTRUCT, COMPLETE AND SELL SINGLE FAMILY HOMES TO QUALIFIED HOMEBUYERS THROUGH THE INFILL HOUSING PROGRAM Adopted
Resolution R-104-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Public Housing and Community Services Committee  
11A6  
  222705 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kionne L. McGhee        
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRPERSON OR VICE-CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED FOR JL BROWN CORPORATION, A FLORIDA FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM SALES PRICE FROM $205,000.00 TO THE CURRENT MAXIMUM SALES PRICE AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 21-80 FOR SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES CONSTRUCTED AND SOLD TO QUALIFIED HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MIAMI-DADE INFILL HOUSING INITIATIVE PROGRAM, AS AMENDED; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO EXERCISE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS SET FORTH IN SUCH AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED, AND TO GRANT FROM THE RECORDING DATE OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED ONE ADDITIONAL 18 MONTH EXTENSION TO CONSTRUCT, COMPLETE AND SELL SINGLE FAMILY HOMES TO QUALIFIED HOMEBUYERS THROUGH THE INFILL HOUSING PROGRAM Adopted
Resolution R-105-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Public Housing and Community Services Committee  
11A7  
  222732 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kionne L. McGhee        
  RESOLUTION GRANTING CAZO CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, A FLORIDA FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION (CAZO CONSTRUCTION) A SIX MONTH EXTENSION TO ALLOW CAZO CONSTRUCTION TO DEVELOP A PLAN THAT IS ACCEPTABLE TO THE COUNTY FOR USE OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES PREVIOUSLY CONVEYED TO CAZO CONSTRUCTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING SUCH PROPERTY WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO BE SOLD TO VERY LOW- LOW- OR MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY�S INFILL HOUSING INITIATIVE PROGRAM AND SECTION 125.379 FLORIDA STATUTES; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A NOTICE OF EXTENSION Adopted
Resolution R-106-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  1/12/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Public Housing and Community Services Committee  
11A8  
  222788 Resolution     Raquel A. Regalado        
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO USE ALL ALLOWABLE PARK IMPACT FEES COLLECTED IN COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 7 FOR GREENWAY IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN DISTRICT 7 Deferred to No Date Certain
Resolution
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan advised that Commissioner Regalado, the sponsor of the foregoing proposed resolution, had requested deferral of the item to no date certain; and Commissioner Garcia had released his pull of the item.

The Board proceeded to vote for the deferral of the foregoing proposed resolution to no date certain, as requested by Commissioner Regalado.
 
  1/11/2023 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation and Culture Committee  
11A9  
  230150 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Sen. Rene Garcia
Marleine Bastien
Juan Carlos Bermudez
Kevin Marino Cabrera
Kionne L. McGhee
       
  RESOLUTION URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION ENSURING THAT THE NOTARY PROCESS HAS SUFFICIENT PROCEDURES AND SAFEGUARDS IN PLACE TO PROTECT THE ELDERLY AND VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES AGAINST THE FRAUDULENT TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY AND OTHER FINANCIAL ABUSE, AND TO INCREASE PENALTIES FOR THE ABUSE OF NOTARY POWERS Adopted
Resolution R-107-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
11A10  
  230152 Resolution     Sen. Rene Garcia        
  RESOLUTION URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT SB 192, HB 175, OR SIMILAR LEGISLATION THAT WOULD REQUIRE THAT PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLANS AND PLAN AMENDMENTS THAT APPLY TO ANY LAND WITHIN, OR WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF, THE EVERGLADES PROTECTION AREA FOLLOW THE STATE COORDINATED REVIEW PROCESS OR OTHERWISE BE SUBJECT TO HEIGHTENED REVIEW DURING THE ADOPTION PROCESS The motion that this item be Adopted failed
Mover: Sen. Rene Garcia
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 5 - 6
No: Gilbert, III , Higgins , Cohen Higgins , McGhee , Rodriguez , Bermudez
Absent: Steinberg , Cabrera
  REPORT: Commissioner Cohen Higgins questioned the idea of preemption and whether the Board�s support of the proposed bills outlined in the proposed resolution would signal to the Florida Legislature that the Board was in support of preemption. She indicated the Board recently approved policies and legislative priorities, which included restricting preemption and to promote the County�s Home Rule Charter (Home Rule).

In response to Commissioner Cohen Higgins� comments, Executive Assistant County Attorney Jess McCarty stated the bills outlined included some aspect of preemption and that may come along with any type of State planning or land use regulations.

Assistant County Attorney Dennis Kerbel provided an explanation and an overview of the new process to mitigation measures.

Commissioner Garcia stated it was important for the Board to support the protection of the Everglades. He noted the foregoing proposed legislation sets up a process to protect the Everglades, and proposed an amendment to reduce the boundary to one-mile of the Everglades Protection Area instead of two-miles as outlined in the proposed resolution.

Commissioner Rodriguez shared some of the sentiments expressed by Commissioner Cohen Higgins. He noted Commission
Districts 10 and 11 would be affected by the foregoing proposed legislation because of the Parkway Extension (Extension). Commissioner Rodriguez stated the residents in both commission districts could use this Extension for traffic relief andspoke about the former Board�s practice of opposing preemption..

Commissioner Regalado stated the Board had the ability to change its rules by ordinances. She referred to a previous ballot question regarding the Home Rule Charter, of which the residents supported. Commissioner Regalado stressed that the Board could never agree to preemption because it would put the Home Rule Charter in jeopardy.

Commissioner Rodriguez noted the role of the County Attorney�s office and this Board being the lawmakers. He spoke of his experience in the legislature on the issue of preemption.

Chairman Gilbert III referred to preemption as diluting the authority of Board and its constituents when deciding what happens within their area. He concluded that the Board had guiding principles and suggested that all proposals urging the legislature to enact legislation should go through the committee review process.

A brief discussion ensued between Commissioners Bermudez and Rodriguez regarding the impact to the Parkway Extension.

Commissioner Bermudez questioned if the foregoing proposed resolution would change the process to the point where the Board would have less input in the process outlined in the item.

A brief discussion ensued between Commissioner Cohen Higgins and Executive Assistant County Attorney Jess McCarty regarding the assumption of the passage of the House and Senate bills outlined in the proposed resolution and the passage of the Board�s guiding principles on December 6, 2022, which supported local Home Rule and opposed preemption of local authority.

Assistant County Attorney McCarty stated this item expresses the Board support of the bills outlined in this item.

Following the discussion between Commissioner Cohen Higgins and Executive Assistant County Attorney McCarty, Chairman Gilbert III stated if the bills were passed in the legislature, further Board discussion would be needed.

Assistant County Attorney Kerbel stated it all depended upon both the passage of the final bill language and the Board�s will.

Commissioner Gonzalez stated it was initially his intent to cosponsor the foregoing resolution, however upon further research, he found there were some unintended consequences, therefore, he no longer wished to be a cosponsor.

Commissioner Regalado commented on the County Attorney�s Office and Board�s roles. She noted the Board was responsible for setting policies and emphasized that the Board was the steward of the Home Rule. Commissioner Regalado stated the Board had historically chosen to protect the Home Rule Charter and pointed out that while the County�s legal team provided their opinion, the Board could accept or disregard said opinions. She noted procedurally any bill that passed and contained preemption language, would come back to the Board for consideration to determine how to proceed.

Commissioner Garcia stated that while he recognized the concerns voiced by his colleagues the intent of the foregoing item was being overlooked and emphasized the need for the Board to be a champion for the environment and the Everglades.

Commissioner Garcia moved that the Board adopt the foregoing proposed resolution, as presented without the amendment proposed by him regarding one-mile.

Chairman Gilbert III stated his objections to the comments made by Commissioner Garcia and noted that the issues raised should be decided locally and not in Tallahassee.

The motion to adopt the item failed by a vote of 5-6, Commissioners Bastien, Garcia, Gonzalez, Hardemon, Regalado voted �Yes�; Commissioners Bermudez, Cohen Higgins, Higgins, McGhee, Rodriguez and Chairman Gilbert III voted �No�; and Commissioners Cabrera and Steinberg were absent.
 
11A11  
  230155 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Sen. Rene Garcia
Juan Carlos Bermudez
Eileen Higgins
Raquel A. Regalado
       
  RESOLUTION URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT HOUSE BILL 251 OR SIMILAR LEGISLATION THAT WOULD CREATE A STATE ENTERTAINMENT TAX CREDIT PROGRAM TO ENHANCE THE STATE ECONOMY BY INCENTIVIZING THE FILM, TELEVISION, AND DIGITAL INDUSTRY Adopted
Resolution R-108-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
11A12  
  230186 Resolution     Roberto J. Gonzalez
Marleine Bastien
Juan Carlos Bermudez
Kevin Marino Cabrera
Eileen Higgins
Raquel A. Regalado
       
  RESOLUTION URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO (1) PROVIDE A PAY SUPPLEMENT FOR ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED BY THE OFFICES OF THE STATE ATTORNEY AND PUBLIC DEFENDER FOR THE 11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA TO HELP OFFSET THE HIGHER COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; (2) MODIFY FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM�S DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM TO ALLOW ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS TO PARTICIPATE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 36 CALENDAR MONTHS BEYOND THE CURRENT 60-MONTH PERIOD; AND (3) INCLUDE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS AMONG THE PROFESSIONS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FLORIDA HOMETOWN HEROES HOUSING PROGRAM Withdrawn
  REPORT: See Agenda Item 11A12 Substitute, Legislative File Number 230244.  
11A12 SUBSTITUTE  
  230244 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Roberto J. Gonzalez
Marleine Bastien
Juan Carlos Bermudez
Kevin Marino Cabrera
Sen. Rene Garcia
Eileen Higgins
Kionne L. McGhee
Raquel A. Regalado
       
  RESOLUTION URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO (1) PROVIDE A PAY SUPPLEMENT FOR ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED BY THE OFFICES OF THE STATE ATTORNEY AND PUBLIC DEFENDER FOR THE 11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA TO HELP OFFSET THE HIGHER COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; (2) MODIFY FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM�S DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM TO ALLOW ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS TO PARTICIPATE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 36 CALENDAR MONTHS BEYOND THE CURRENT 60-MONTH PERIOD; AND (3) CONTINUE TO INCLUDE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS AMONG THE PROFESSIONS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FLORIDA HOMETOWN HEROES HOUSING PROGRAM [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 230186] Adopted
Resolution R-109-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
11A13  
  230184 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Anthony Rodriguez
Juan Carlos Bermudez
Sen. Rene Garcia
       
  RESOLUTION URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT TROPICAL PARK Adopted
Resolution R-110-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
11A14  
  230088 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Micky Steinberg
Marleine Bastien
Sen. Rene Garcia
Raquel A. Regalado
       
  RESOLUTION URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT TO (1) INSTALL ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING PORTS AT MIAMI-DADE FIRE-RESCUE STATIONS; (2) ACQUIRE BALLISTICS EQUIPMENT FOR OPERATIONAL STAFF; AND (3) UPDATE MIAMI-DADE FIRE RESCUE�S SMOKE AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Adopted
Resolution R-111-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
11A15  
  230194 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kionne L. McGhee
Juan Carlos Bermudez
Kevin Marino Cabrera
Sen. Rene Garcia
Roberto J. Gonzalez
Danielle Cohen Higgins
Raquel A. Regalado
       
  RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE 2023 WINGS OVER HOMESTEAD AIR SHOW Adopted
Resolution R-112-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
11A16  
  230235 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kevin Marino Cabrera        
  RESOLUTION URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SEPTIC-TO-SEWER CONVERSIONS TO THE RESIDENTS IN THE SCHENLEY PARK AREA, AS BOUNDED BY CORAL WAY/SW 24TH STREET TO THE NORTH, RED ROAD/SW 57TH AVENUE TO THE EAST, THE CORAL GABLES CANAL TO THE SOUTH, AND SW�63RD AVENUE TO THE WEST Adopted
Resolution R-113-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
11A17  
  230247 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Oliver G. Gilbert, III        
  RESOLUTION URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT HOUSE BILL (HB) 361 OR SIMILAR LEGISLATION THAT WOULD REQUIRE MUNICIPAL WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO CERTAIN CONSUMERS RESIDING OUTSIDE THE MUNICIPAL UTILITY�S BOUNDARIES AT THE SAME RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES AS THOSE CHARGED TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE MUNICIPALITY Adopted
Resolution R-114-23
Mover: Sen. Rene Garcia
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: Chairman Gilbert III explained the intent of the foregoing proposed resolution.

A brief discussion ensued between Commissioner Bermudez and Chairman Gilbert III regarding North Miami Beach, Sunny Isles, Aventura, Miami Gardens and unincorporated areas whose residents paid an additional 25% for municipal water and sewer utilities.

Hearing no further questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution as presented.
 
11A18  
  230249 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Oliver G. Gilbert, III        
  RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE PROCESS FOR PAYMENT AND MONITORING OF ALLOCATIONS FROM COMMISSIONER DISTRICT OFFICE FUNDS AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION (CBO) DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUNDS; AMENDING THE WORKPLANS FOR THE COMMISSION AUDITOR AND OFFICE OF POLICY AND BUDGETARY ANALYSIS TO REFLECT SUCH PROCEDURES Adopted
Resolution R-96-23
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 8 - 5
No: Steinberg , Higgins , Cabrera , Cohen Higgins , Garc�a
  REPORT: Commissioner Cohen Higgins stated her intent to vote �No� on the foregoing item.

In response to Commissioner Bermudez� questions, Chairman Gilbert III explained the intent of the foregoing proposed resolution.

Hearing no further questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution as presented.
 
  2/6/2023 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  
11A19  
  230254 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Oliver G. Gilbert, III        
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY 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 COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. R-1071-05 FOR THE PURPOSE OF DONATING TO TURKEY AND SYRIA EARTHQUAKE RELIEF EFFORTS; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PUBLICIZE AND MAKE AVAILABLE FORMS FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES TO COMPLETE IN ORDER TO CONTRIBUTE SAID LEAVE TIME; AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EVALUATE DONATION OPTIONS, MAKE A RECOMMENDATION, AND PROVIDE A REPORT Adopted
Resolution R-99-23
Mover: Anthony Rodriguez
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: Assistant County Attorney Cynji Lee informed the Board the foregoing item was added to today�s agenda.

Chairman Gilbert III, the sponsor of the item, explained the intent of the foregoing proposed resolution.

Chairman Gilbert III, opened the reasonable opportunity to be heard; seeing no one come forward to speak, the reasonable opportunity to be heard was closed.

Hearing no further questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution as presented.
 
11B ADDITIONAL BUDGET ALLOCATIONS  
11B1  
  230271 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022-23 COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION (CBO) DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUNDS (DISTRICT 1) Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The following funding allocations were made from the FY 2022-23 District 1 CBO Discretionary Reserve funds, as requested by Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III:

-$600 to the Omega Activity Center Foundation, Inc. for the Annual �Que Di Gras�

-$130,000 to the FYFL United for the New York trip for youth, District 1 laptop giveaway, and District 1 community events
 
11B2  
  230273 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022-23 COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION (CBO) DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUNDS (DISTRICT 4) Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The following funding allocations were made from the FY 2022-23 District 4 CBO Discretionary Reserve funds, as requested by Commissioner Micky Steinberg:

-$3,000 for Key Clubhouse (Stand Up for Mental Health)

-$500 for 4Ward Miami, Inc.

-$5,000 for Aids Healthcare Foundation (SAVE Foundation)

-$1,000 for Safe Schools South Florida

-$200 for Zoo Miami Foundation
 
11B3  
  230274 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022-23 COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION (CBO) DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUNDS (DISTRICT 5) Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The following funding allocations were made from the FY 2022-23 District 5 CBO Discretionary Reserve funds, as requested by Commissioner Eileen Higgins:

-$1,500 for PAXY, Inc.

-$2,500 for Zoo Miami Foundation, Inc.

-$3,500 for Miami Shenandoah Neighborhood Association, Inc. (signage updates)

-$3,000 for Family Resource Center of South Florida, Inc. (Art from the Heart Fundraiser)

-$5,000 for League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade County, Inc. (Women Who Shine)

-$2,500 for NAMI Miami-Dade County, Inc. (Mental Health Awareness Walk)

-$1,500 for Miami Dade College Foundation, Inc. (School for Advanced Studies)

-$5,000 for Cuban American Bar Association Pro Bono Project, Inc.
 
11B4  
  230275 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022-23 IN-KIND RESERVE FUNDS (DISTRICT 5) Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The following funding allocations were made from the FY 2022-23 District 5 In-Kind Reserve funds, as requested by Commissioner Eileen Higgins:

-$3,200 for Kiwanis Club of Little Havana for Parks Equipment
 
11B5  
  230276 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022-23 COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION (CBO) DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUNDS (DISTRICT 7) Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The following funding allocations were made from the FY 2022-23 District 7 CBO Discretionary Reserve funds, as requested by Commissioner Raquel Regalado:

-$2,000 to Pinecrest City Music Project, Inc. to provide free music programming

-$5,000 to the Children�s Trust for their Champions of Children fundraiser

-$2,000 to the Hispanic Police Officers Association Foundation for their Valentine�s fundraiser

-$600 to the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust Inc. for their Black History Month programming
 
11B6  
  230277 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022-23 COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION (CBO) DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUNDS (DISTRICT 9) Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The following funding allocations were made from the FY 2022-23 District 9 CBO Discretionary Reserve funds, as requested by Commissioner Kionne McGhee:

-$600 to the Omega Activity Center Foundation, Inc. for the Annual �Que Di Gras�

Commissioner McGhee referenced calendars distributed on the dais as a token of appreciation to his colleagues for the Board of County Commissioners� participation in the 2022-23 Save Charlie Day calendar and spoke about the intent of the calendar and initiative. He concluded his comments by thanking the Board members for their participation in this effort.
 
11B7  
  230278 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022-23 COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION (CBO) DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUNDS (DISTRICT 10) Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The following funding allocations were made from the FY 2022-23 District 10 CBO Discretionary Reserve funds as requested by Vice Chairman Anthony Rodriguez and read into the record by Assistant County Attorney Melanie Spencer:

-$2,500 to the Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade, Inc.

-$1,000 to the ABC Cares Foundation
 
11B8  
  230279 Report      
  ALLOCATION RELEASED FOR PAYMENT PROCESSING FROM FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022-23 DESIGNATED PROJECT PROGRAM FUNDS (DISTRICT 12) Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The following funding allocations made from the FY 2022-23 District 12 Designated Project Program funds were previously approved and are now being release for processing of payment, as requested by Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez and read into the record by Assistant County Attorney Melanie Spencer:

-$100,000 to Salute 365 Foundation Air and Sea Show

-$100,000 to Share Your Heart Foundation

-$100,000 to CAMACOL
 
11B9  
  230280 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022-23 COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION (CBO) DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUNDS (DISTRICT 12) Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The following funding allocations were made from the FY 2022-23 District 12 CBO Discretionary Reserve funds, as requested by Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez, and read into the record by Assistant County Attorney Melanie Spencer:

-$2,500 to Children in Action 10th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

-$7,500 to Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade County (In the Company of Women Awards Ceremony)
 
11B10  
  230281 Report      
  ALLOCATION RELEASED FOR PAYMENT PROCESSING FROM FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022-23 MOM AND POP GRANT FUNDS (DISTRICT 12) Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The following funding allocations were made from the FY 2022-23 District 12 Mom and Pop Grant funds were previously approved and are now being released for processing of payment, as requested by Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez and read into the record by Assistant County Attorney Melanie Spencer:

-$12,500 to Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program
 
11B11  
  230394 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022-23 DESIGNATED PROJECT PROGRAM FUNDS (DISTRICT 12) Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The following funding allocations made from the FY 2022-23 District 12 Designated Project Program funds, as requested by Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez and read into the record by Assistant County Attorney Melanie Spencer:

-$2,350 to River Cities Festival, Inc.
 
12 COUNTY MAYOR  
13 COUNTY ATTORNEY  
14 ITEMS SUBJECT TO 4-DAY RULE  
15 CLERK OF THE BOARD  
15B REPORTS  
15B1  
  230180 Report      
  PROPOSED PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR ORDINANCES SUBMITTED FOR FIRST READING ON FEBRUARY 7, 2023(Clerk of the Board) Accepted
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
15C COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS  
15C1  
  230283 Report      
  REAPPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL MCDEARMAID AND FELIX MURILLO TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted the foregoing nomination of Michael McDearmaid as requested and read into the record by Commissioner Micky Steinberg.

The Board of County Commissioners accepted the foregoing nomination of Felix Murillo as requested by Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez, and read into the record by Assistant County Attorney Melanie Spencer.
 
15C2  
  230285 Report      
  APPOINTMENT OF JOHN STUART TO THE BISCAYNE BAY SHORELINE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted the foregoing nomination as requested and read into the record by Commissioner Micky Steinberg.  
15C3  
  230286 Report      
  REAPPOINTMENT OF ALFONSO FERNANDEZ-FRAGA TO THE BOARD OF RULES AND APPEALS Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted the foregoing nomination of Alfonso Fernandez-Fraga as requested by Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez and read into the record by Assistant County Attorney Melanie Spencer.  
15C4  
  230287 Report      
  APPOINTMENT OF LYNETTE LONG TO THE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted the foregoing nomination of Lynette Long as requested by and read into the record by Commissioner Eileen Higgins.  
15C5  
  230288 Report      
  REAPPOINTMENT OF AIMEE FERRER AND MICHELLE URBISTONDO TO THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted the foregoing nominations of Aimee Ferrer and Michelle Urbistondo as requested by Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez and read into the record by Assistant County Attorney Melanie Spencer.  
15C6  
  230289 Report      
  APPOINTMENT OF JOSPEH SALZVERG TO THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted the foregoing nomination of Joseph Salzverg as requested by Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera and read into the record by Assistant County Attorney Melanie Spencer.  
15C7  
  230290 Report      
  REAPPOINTMENT OF BRIAN MAY TO THE CULTURAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted the foregoing nomination of Brian May as requested by Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez and read into the record by Assistant County Attorney Melanie Spencer.  
15C8  
  230291 Report      
  REAPPOINTMENT OF JOSE DIAZ TO THE HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted the foregoing nomination of Jose Diaz , as requested by Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez, read into the record by Assistant County Attorney Melanie Spencer.  
15C9  
  230292 Report      
  REAPPOINTMENT OF STEPHEN ALESSI AND AVROHOM BRESHEVITZKY TO THE INTERFAITH ADVISORY BOARD Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted the foregoing nominations of Stephen Alessi and Avrohom Breshevitzky as requested by Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez, and read into the record by Assistant County Attorney Melanie Spencer.  
15C10  
  230293 Report      
  REAPPOINTMENT OF PAUL GEORGE TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted the foregoing nomination as requested and read into the record by Commissioner Micky Steinberg.  
15C11  
  230294 Report      
  REAPPOINTMENT OF ADRIANA PEREIRA-REYES AND FRANKIE RUIZ TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted the foregoing nominations of Adriana Pereira-Reyes and Frankie Ruiz as requested by Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez and read into the record by Assistant County Attorney Melanie Spencer.  
15C12  
  230295 Report      
  APPOINTMENT OF SETH GADINSKY AND FRANK LAGO TO THE PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The Board of County Commissioners accepted the foregoing nomination of Seth Gadinsky as requested and read into the record by Commissioner Micky Steinberg.

The Board of County Commissioners accepted the foregoing nomination of Frank Lago as requested by Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez and read into the record by Assistant County Attorney Melanie Spencer.
 
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  
  230307 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Eileen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO ANALYZE AND CONSIDER ALTERNATE WAYS TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE SERVICES OF CONVEYANCE SYSTEMS TO ENHANCE SUCH SYSTEMS, AND PROVIDE A REPORT Adopted
Resolution R-115-23
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: It was moved by Commissioner Higgins that the Board adopt the foregoing motion. This motion was seconded by Commissioner McGhee, and upon being put to a vote, passed by a vote of 13-0.

This motion will be memorialized in the form of a resolution and assigned Resolution Number R-115-23.
 
15F2  
  230272 Report      
  MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BASTIEN FOR THE REALLOCATION OF THE ADOPTED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022-23 FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: The following funding reallocation was made from the adopted budget for FY 2022-23 funding for CBOs, as requested by Commissioner Marleine Bastien and read into the record by Assistant County Attorney Leigh Kobrinski:

Commissioner Bastien moved to reallocate the $56,000 in community-based organization funding that was awarded by the Board to the Institute for Child and Family Health, Inc. (ICFH) during the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget process, to the Cayuga Home for Children in order to continue the Family Intervention Services-Functional Family Therapy program.

$56,000 was originally allocated to ICFH as part of the criminal justice category of funding for their Family Intervention Services-Functional Family Therapy program during the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget process; however. ICFH was recently acquired by Cayuga Home for Children d.b.a Cayuga Centers, a New York State incorporated 501�(3) (�Cayuga�), and the administration has recommended that Cayuga carry out the Family Intervention Services program.
 
15G VILOMAH AWARDS  
15G1  
  230075 Report      
  ANNOUNCEMENTS OF VILOMAH AWARD RECIPIENTS(Clerk of the Board) Presented
  REPORT: The Clerk of the Board Director Basia Pruna read into the record the following candidates nominated to receive a Vilomah Award. She noted the presentation of the Vilomah Award to the selected candidates would take place on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, Board Regular meeting.

-Dana and Robert Turken nominated by Commissioner Steinberg
-Pablo and Andrea Langesfeld nominated by Commissioner Bermudez
-Rolinda McCarty nominated by Commissioner Bastien
 
19 ADJOURNMENT  
  REPORT: Hearing no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 12:45 p.m.  
3 CONSENT AGENDA  


8/7/2026       Agenda Key: 4886

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