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MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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REPORT:
Selena Brogdon, Commission Reporter
(305) 375-1475
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1A
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INVOCATION AS PROVIDED IN RULE 5.05 (H)
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REPORT:
Commissioner Higgins led the invocation.
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1B
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ROLL CALL
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REPORT:
In addition to committee members, the following staff members were present:
Mr. Jimmy Morales, Chief Operations Officer, Office of the Mayor;
Assistant County Attorneys (ACA) Terrence Smith and Leigh C. Kobrinski;
Mr. Nathan Kogon, Interim Director, Miami-Dade Public Housing and Community Development (PHCD); and
Deputy Clerks Zorana Milton and Selena Brogdon, Clerk of the Board.
Vice Chairman Gonzalez called the HC meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
SETTING THE AGENDA
ACA Leigh C. Kobrinski advised aside from the deferral requests related to Agenda Items 3B and 3C there were no changes to today�s agenda.
It was moved by Commissioner Regalado that the HC approve today�s agenda, as presented. This motion was seconded by Commissioner McGhee and upon being put to a vote, passed by a vote of 4-0 (Commissioner Bastien was absent).
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1C
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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REPORT:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Regalado.
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1D
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REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD AS PROVIDED IN RULE 6.06
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REPORT:
Vice Chairman Gonzalez opened the reasonable opportunity for the public to be heard, and the following persons appeared before the Committee:
Ms. Sharon Frazier Stephens, 6324 NE 1st Place Miami, FL, spoke regarding ongoing issues with senior housing. Ms. Frazier Stephens identified herself as a former Community Action and Human Services Board member for five years and a former member of the Opa-Locka Miami Gardens Community Advisory Committee for six years. She reported continuing to advocate for a 76-year-old homeless senior citizen and expressed concern that housing developments along 36th Street from 7th Avenue were not included on housing lists from recent Community Development Block Grant meetings attended by the City of Miami and the County. Ms. Frazier Stephens requested an updated housing list, noting that the most recent list she possessed was from 2009, which hindered her ability to effectively advocate for disabled seniors and disabled individuals.
Vice Chairman Gonzalez asked Ms. Frazier Stephens to stay in chambers so that a staff member could meet with her to address her request for updated information.
Later in the meeting Commissioner McGhee asked Mr. Nathan Kogon to provide Ms. Frazier Stephens the updated information within 48 hours.
Mr. Kogon confirmed the department would speak with Ms. Frazier Stephens to determine specific details and provide the information she needed.
Ms. Paulette Darow 2422 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, Florida addressed the Committee regarding public housing concerns. She stated that public housing residents had highly limited incomes and expressed concern about the ongoing destruction of housing sites throughout the community.
Ms. Darow specifically requested a written timeline regarding Site 291, where she had resided for years, noting that many other public housing developments had already been demolished. She concluded her remarks by thanking the Committee members for their work in serving the community and wished them continued health and strength.
Seeing no one else appear wishing to speak, Vice Chairman Gonzalez closed the reasonable opportunity to be heard.
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1E
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S)
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1F
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DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
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1G
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PUBLIC HEARING(S)
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1G1
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251112
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Resolution
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Marleine Bastien
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RESOLUTION APPROVING, AFTER A PUBLIC HEARING, THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND FY 2025 ACTION PLAN WITH FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAM, AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM FUNDS FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD); APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2013-2017 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, AS EXTENDED THROUGH 2019, AND THE FY 2018 ACTION PLAN FOR CDBG FUNDS; APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, AND THE FY 2022 AND FY 2024 ACTION PLANS FOR CDBG AND HOME FUNDS; APPROVING PAYMENT OF THE 2025 FINANCIAL OBLIGATION TO HUD FOR SECTION 108 LOAN DEBT; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO: (1) ADMINISTRATIVELY ALLOCATE $920,577.00 OF CDBG FUNDS, INCLUDING CDF, TO PUBLIC SERVICE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC FACILITIES AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, AND HOUSING ACTIVITIES; (2) AWARD UP TO $1,014,818.42 IN ESG FUNDS FOR APPLICATIONS IN RESPONSE TO THE FY 2025 ESG REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS (�RFA�) TO PROVIDE HOMELESS SERVICES; (3) NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH AND CITY OF NORTH BAY VILLAGE TO COMPLETE PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; AND (4) EXECUTE ALL STANDARD SHELL CONTRACTS, AMENDMENTS, STANDARD SHELL LOAN DOCUMENTS, CONDITIONAL LOAN COMMITMENT LETTER AND OTHER AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS RESOLUTION, TO SUBORDINATE AND/OR MODIFY AGREEMENTS APPROVED HEREIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREIN, AND EXERCISE THE TERMINATION AND OTHER PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Bastien
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REPORT:
ACA Leigh C. Kobrinski read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.
Vice Chairman Gonzalez opened the public hearing and the following individual appeared before the Committee:
Mr. Roy Hardemon, former Florida State Representative and current Chairman for the Model City Advisory Board and Liberty City Democratic Club noted his comments also applied to Agenda Item 3A. He voiced his concerns regarding the recently submitted Community Action Agency (CAA) and Florida International University (FIU) report that characterized all communities as thriving. Mr. Hardemon disputed the report�s findings noting ongoing issues facing urban Black communities from Carol City to Florida City including gun violence and closure of public housing units. He recognized Mr. Morales' past efforts to help similarly displaced residents through the allocation of HOPE VI grant funds and expressed hope that the same type of assistance would be applied to the current situation. Mr. Hardemon criticized the removal of decision-making power from the Liberty City and Brownsville community boards, stating that authority had been given to the CAA, which he characterized as creating a regulatory structure that prevented residents from advocating for community needs; and requested the item be tabled for community input.
Seeing no one else come forward to speak, Vice Chairman Gonzalez closed the public hearing.
Hearing no further discussion, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution as presented.
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COUNTY COMMISSION
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2A
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251065
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Resolution
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Eileen Higgins
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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE OF A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY (FPL) FOR A NOMINAL AMOUNT FOR THE PURPOSE OF FPL CONSTRUCTING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING AN OVERHEAD AND UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC UTILITY FACILITIES FOR THE GARDEN BUILDING LOCATED WITHIN THE JOSE MARTI VILLAS PHASE ONE DEVELOPMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AND RECORD THE �UNDERGROUND EASEMENT (BUSINESS)�, TAKE ALL ACTIONS TO EFFECTUATE SAME, AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Bastien
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REPORT:
Commissioner Higgins explained that the County typically required separate authorizations for non-exclusive easements when awarding affordable housing contracts to facilitate utility installations. She announced that a comprehensive item would be presented in July to authorize the department to grant such easements for all affordable housing awards from the previous six (6) to seven (7) years, which would streamline the process and eliminate the need for individual easement requests in the future.
Hearing no other questions or concerns, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution and Agenda Item 3A simultaneously, as presented.
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DEPARTMENT(S)
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3A
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250957
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Resolution
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Marleine Bastien
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RESOLUTION RETROACTIVELY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR�S OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE�S APPLICATION FOR FUNDING AND EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT - OLDER ADULTS HOME MODIFICATION GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE CERTAIN HOME MODIFICATIONS TO ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME OLDER ADULTS FOR APPROXIMATELY $1,997,530.00, FOR A TERM COMMENCING ON APRIL 15, 2025 AND ENDING ON APRIL 15, 2028; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO: (1) RECEIVE AND EXPEND SUCH FUNDING; (2) APPLY FOR, RECEIVE, AND EXPEND ADDITIONAL FUTURE FUNDING FOR THE PURPOSES DESCRIBED HEREIN FOR UP TO 10 YEARS; (3) EXECUTE DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS NECESSARY FOR RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF ALL FUNDING AUTHORIZED HEREIN; AND (4) EXERCISE THE PROVISIONS SET FORTH IN ALL SUCH DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS, PROVIDED THAT ANY AMENDMENTS ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE PURPOSES DESCRIBED HEREIN
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Bastien
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REPORT:
Hearing no questions or concerns, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution and Agenda Item 2A simultaneously, as presented.
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3B
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251115
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Resolution
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Housing and Community Development |
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RESOLUTION APPROVING REJECTION OF THE PROPOSAL FOR THE WORK ORDER PROPOSAL REQUEST NO. 01295-04 FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF COUNTY PROPERTIES UNDER THE RENTAL ASSISTANCE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM FOR PALMETTO GARDENS AND OPA-LOCKA ELDERLY DEVELOPMENTS
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Deferred
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July 8, 2025
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Bastien
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REPORT:
ACA Leigh C. Kobrinski advised that the administration had requested deferrals for Agenda Items 3B and 3C to the July 8, 2025 HC meeting.
Commissioner Higgins inquired about the reason for the deferral request.
Mr. Jimmy Morales explained that the items should be grouped with three (3) other items involving the same developer for consideration at the next meeting, noting that the administration preferred to review all matters related to the same developer simultaneously for efficiency.
Commissioner Higgins expressed concern about the prolonged timeline, stating she had waited months for these items to be considered. She insisted the process not extend beyond July and questioned why the items could not proceed separately rather than being grouped together.
Mr. Kogon clarified that the administration and staff preferred to consider the rejection items and awards for the same developer simultaneously.
Discussion ensued among ACA Terrence Smith and various Committee members regarding the deferral date.
Hearing no other questions or comments, by motion duly made and seconded, the foregoing proposed resolutions were deferred to the July 8, 2025 HC meeting.
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3C
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251116
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Resolution
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Housing and Community Development |
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RESOLUTION APPROVING REJECTION OF THE PROPOSAL FOR THE WORK ORDER PROPOSAL REQUEST (WOPR) NO. 01295-05 FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF COUNTY PROPERTIES UNDER THE RENTAL ASSISTANCE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM FOR THE ANNIE COLEMAN 16 DEVELOPMENT
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Deferred
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July 8, 2025
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Bastien
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REPORT:
See Agenda Item 3B, Legislative File No. 251115, for full report.
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COUNTY MAYOR
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
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CLERK OF THE BOARD
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REPORT(S)
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ADJOURNMENT
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REPORT:
There being no further business to come before the HC, the meeting was adjourned at 2:17 p.m.
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Agenda Key: 5280 |