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MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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REPORT:
Tomeka Law, Commission Reporter
(305)375-3864
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1A
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INVOCATION AS PROVIDED IN RULE 5.05 (H)
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REPORT:
The Invocation was led by Vice Chairwoman Bastien.
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1B
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ROLL CALL
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REPORT:
Chairman Rodriguez convened the Policy Council (PC) meeting at 9:10 am.
In addition to the Committee members, the following staff members were present:
~ Dr. Carladenise Edwards, Chief Administrative Officer, Office of the Mayor;
~ Assistant County Attorneys (ACA) James Edward Kirtley and Bruce Libhaber;
~ Ms. Lourdes Gomez, Director, Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER); and
~ Deputy Clerks Kerry Khunjar Breakenridge, Israel Alonso and Tomeka Law, Clerk of the Board.
MOTION TO SET THE AGENDA
ACA Kirtley advised the items to be considered at today�s meeting were those listed in the final agenda with the additions and withdrawals noted in Chairman Rodriguez�s memo titled �Requested Changes to the Policy Council Agenda� dated December 8, 2025. He also advised that Agenda Item 1G3 contained a scrivener�s error.
Commissioner Higgins moved to approve today�s agenda with the aforementioned changes. This motion was seconded by Senator Garcia and upon being put to a vote, passed vote of 5-0.
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1C
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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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:
Chairman Rodriguez opened the reasonable opportunity for public to be heard and the following persons spoke in support of Agenda Item 2A:
~ Ms. Samantha Garcia, 4440 SW 82nd Way, Davie, Florida;
~ Ms. Mayeline Monet, 17455 W. Okeechobee Road, Miami, Florida;
~ Mr. Wesley Coro, 17455 Okeechobee Road, Miami, Florida; and
~ Mr. William Coro, 17554 W. Okeechobee Road, Miami, Florida;
The following persons spoke in opposition to Agenda Item 2A:
Mr. Nicholas Rodriguez, Attorney with Law Offices Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, appeared on behalf of 12351 Holdings and Ace Truck Parking. He stated his clients owned more than 144 acres in the development pipeline and had invested tens of millions of dollars acquiring land, negotiating long-term leases, and developing site plans in compliance with the current regulatory framework, which had been established through extensive review to balance regulatory efficiency and business needs.
Mr. Rodriguez noted that when the 2020 framework was established, it was understood that certain small illegal truck parking operations would not be viable under the new rules. He stated these undersized sites lacked adequate setbacks, circulation, and drainage, and operated by densely packing trucks in ways that were unsafe and unapprovable by fire and other county agencies, creating insurmountable permitting obstacles.
Mr. Rodriguez noted this was the second or third attempt in less than five years for these property owners to obtain a staff-led, free application for legalization. He argued the item asked the county to subsidize ongoing illegal operations at the expense of compliant landowners and undermined the 2020 acreage requirement and policy objectives established through careful review. Mr. Rodriguez requested the committee lay the item on the table indefinitely, as had been done with a similar previous item.
Mr. Miguel De Grandy, Attorney, 701 Brickell Avenue, Miami, appeared on behalf of White Rock Quarries concerning truck parking facilities. He characterized the item as a solution searching for an already-addressed problem, noting that in October 2020 the Commission had amended the master plan to allow commercial vehicle storage on contiguous property of 10 acres or more, a compromise from the Planning Advisory Board's recommended 20-acre minimum.
Mr. De Grandy noted that the item sought to lower the standards in areas that were critical and environmentally sensitive but that no study, field survey, evaluation of need, or data had been completed to justify the change. He questioned where the objective, factual, and studied evidence of need was to support the proposed change and asserted it was not present.
Mr. De Grandy stated that since passage of the 2020 CDMP amendment, parking capacity had continued to increase despite delays in permitting caused by the COVID pandemic. He cited that a parking facility fully compliant with the CDMP had recently opened in the southern part of the county with a capacity of 1,500 trucks. He also referenced another property in the northern part of the county owned by his client that was already in the permitting pipeline and would have capacity for 1,800 trucks. Mr. De Grandy noted that the largest existing facility in the northern part of the county remained almost 20 percent vacant, and stated that it was unknown what other facilities might be in the pipeline because no studies had been conducted and no data was before the committee.
Mr. De Grandy urged the committee not to proceed with the item and to allow the process that had been implemented five years ago and was functioning effectively to continue its course.
Seeing no one else coming forward to speak, Chairman Rodriguez closed the reasonable opportunity for the public 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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251940
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Ordinance
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Natalie Milian Orbis
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ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE DR. ANTONIO JORGE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (�SEDC�); CREATING SECTION 2-1446 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING SECTION 2-1446�2-1460 OF THE CODE; ESTABLISHING A SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TRUST FUND; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing
Mover: Natalie Milian Orbis
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
ACA Kirtley read the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.
Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing, and seeing no one come forward wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
There being no further comments or questions, the committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed ordinance, as presented.
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10/9/2025
Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners
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10/9/2025
Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners
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1G1 Supplement
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252416
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Supplement
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FISCAL IMPACT AND SOCIAL EQUITY STATEMENT TO ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE DR. ANTONIO JORGE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (�SEDC�); CREATING SECTION 2-1446 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING SECTION 2-1446�2-1460 OF THE CODE; ESTABLISHING A SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TRUST FUND; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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Forwarded to BCC
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1G2
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252017
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Ordinance
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Natalie Milian Orbis
Danielle Cohen Higgins
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ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ASIAN-AMERICAN ADVISORY BOARD, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OVERSIGHT BOARD, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ELDER AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, INTERSEX, ASEXUAL, PLUS ADVISORY BOARD; AMENDING SECTIONS 2-1088, 2-892, 2-2382, 2-532, AND 2-2402 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA TO REVISE ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE FOR REMOVAL OF ABSENTEE MEMBERS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 251939]
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Withdrawn
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Sen. Rene Garcia
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
The foregoing proposed resolution was withdrawn with the setting of the agenda.
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10/9/2025
Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners
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10/9/2025
Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners
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1G2 Supplement
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252417
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Supplement
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT TO ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ASIAN-AMERICAN ADVISORY BOARD, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OVERSIGHT BOARD, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ELDER AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, INTERSEX, ASEXUAL, PLUS ADVISORY BOARD; AMENDING SECTIONS 2-1088, 2-892, 2-2382, 2-532, AND 2-2402 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA TO REVISE ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE FOR REMOVAL OF ABSENTEE MEMBERS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 251939]
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Withdrawn
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1G2 Supplement No. 2
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252418
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Supplement
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SOCIAL EQUITY STATEMENT TO ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ASIAN-AMERICAN ADVISORY BOARD, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OVERSIGHT BOARD, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ELDER AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, INTERSEX, ASEXUAL, PLUS ADVISORY BOARD; AMENDING SECTIONS 2-1088, 2-892, 2-2382, 2-532, AND 2-2402 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA TO REVISE ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE FOR REMOVAL OF ABSENTEE MEMBERS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 251939]
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Withdrawn
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1G3
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252055
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Ordinance
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Anthony Rodriguez
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ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS; AMENDING ARTICLE CXVIII OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING THAT THE OFFICE OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING, AS MIAMI-DADE COUNTY POLICY, ANNUAL WASHINGTON, D.C. �FLY-INS�, AS WELL AS FACILITATING, COORDINATING, AND FUNDING SAME; MAKING TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING CHANGES; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing as corrected
Mover: Natalie Milian Orbis
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
Earlier in the meeting, ACA Kirtley advised that the foregoing proposed ordinance contained a scrivener�s error and was corrected to renumber Section 1, located on Page 4.
ACA Kirtley read the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.
Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing for the proposed ordinance and seeing no come forward wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
There being no further comments or questions, the committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed ordinance, as corrected.
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10/21/2025
Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners
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10/21/2025
Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners
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1G4
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252057
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Ordinance
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Anthony Rodriguez
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ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS; AMENDING ARTICLE CXVIII OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING THAT THE OFFICE OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM, A LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS IN UNPAID INTERNSHIPS WITH THE MIAMI-DADE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS; MAKING TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING CHANGES; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Natalie Milian Orbis
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
ACA Kirtley read the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.
Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing for the proposed ordinance and seeing no one come forward wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
There being no further comments or questions, the committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed ordinance, as presented.
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10/21/2025
Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners
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10/21/2025
Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners
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COUNTY COMMISSION
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2A
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251903
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Resolution
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Sen. Rene Garcia
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO FILE AN APPLICATION TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN (CDMP) TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY IN SATISFYING THE MINIMUM ACREAGE REQUIREMENT FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE STORAGE IN AUTHORIZED LOCATIONS
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Amended
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REPORT:
See Agenda Item 2A Amended, Legislative File No. 252447 for the amended version.
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2A Amended
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252447
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Resolution
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Sen. Rene Garcia
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO FILE AN APPLICATION TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN (CDMP) TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY IN SATISFYING THE MINIMUM ACREAGE REQUIREMENT FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE STORAGE IN AUTHORIZED LOCATIONS AND TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL VEHICLE STORAGE IN APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS IN WESTERN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO CONDUCT AN EVALUATION AND PREPARE A REPORT RELATING TO VACANT COUNTY-OWNED PARCELS THAT MAY BE SUITABLE FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE STORAGE; AND DIRECTING A LIMITED STAY OF CERTAIN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 251903]
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation with committee amendment(s)
Mover: Sen. Rene Garcia
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
ACA Kirtley read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.
Senator Garcia explained the intent of the foregoing proposed resolution and requested the proffered amendment be read into the record.
ACA Kirtley advised that pursuant to the proffered amendment the foregoing proposed resolution would be amended as follows: �to require that the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) application filed by the County Mayor's administration also include authorization for additional commercial vehicle storage in appropriate locations in western Miami-Dade County within a half mile of Krome Avenue between Kendall Drive and Southwest 184th Street. Such CDMP application shall be filed no later than 90 days after the resolution's effective date.
In addition, the County Mayor's administration shall be directed to conduct an evaluation of all vacant county-owned properties across Miami-Dade County and identify which properties may be suitable for commercial vehicle storage and provide a report with recommendations. The report shall list all vacant county-owned properties throughout both the unincorporated and incorporated areas of the county by commission district along with the current CDMP land use designation and zoning district for each property and indicate any changes that may be needed to such land use designation and zoning to facilitate commercial vehicle storage.
In recommending which properties may be suitable for commercial vehicle storage, the report shall address, among other considerations, the proximity of each property to major roadways or highways, compatibility with nearby land uses, any environmental considerations, and any impediments to the use of such property for commercial vehicle storage. The County Mayor's administration shall provide the aforementioned report to this Board within 90 days of the effective date of this resolution and shall place the completed report on the agenda of the full Board without committee review proceedings pursuant to Rule 5.06(J) of this Board's Rules of Procedure.
The above-referenced amendment shall be added to Section 2 of Item 2A, which will be divided into subparts for sake of readability and organization.
Lastly, this item shall be further amended to add a new Section 3, directing the County Mayor or designee to cease enforcement of the CDMP and code against any property owner for commercial vehicle storage violations that would be legalized through (a) the CDMP application directed by this item and/or (b) any related code changes. Enforcement against such property shall be suspended upon this item becoming effective and shall last for a period of one year, provided, however, that this directive shall not require the cessation of enforcement against other violations, including but not limited to environmental violations that would not be legalized as a result of this CDMP application or code change. The County Attorney's Office is also directed to seek a stay of any civil action to collect on the civil penalties or to foreclose a lien where the civil action relates in whole or in part to such commercial vehicle storage violations for a period of one year.�
Senator Garcia addressed Attorneys Rodriguez and De Grandy, expressing frustration that neither had contacted his office to discuss their opposition to the item, despite it being publicly available for a week. Both attorneys acknowledged they had not reached out to Senator Garcia before opposing the measure. Senator Garcia emphasized that lobbyists should communicate with sponsors to work through concerns rather than simply opposing items publicly.
Senator Garcia explained that the amendment preserved the 10-acre minimum but adjusted how properties could be combined to meet that threshold. He cited a study showing the county needed 12,000 additional truck parking spaces and stated the item would help small businesses by allowing properties under the same LLC to be combined toward the minimum requirement. He stressed his goal was enabling businesses to fix code violations while continuing operations.
Chairman Rodriguez thanked Senator Garcia for addressing small business needs but noted he had fielded many concerned calls about the proposal.
Responding to Chairman Rodriguez�s question as to whether the item eliminated the 10-acre requirement, Ms. Gomez confirmed it did not.
Chairman Rodriguez clarified the resolution directed the administration to develop flexibility recommendations and bring them back to the Board of County Commissioners (Board) for approval, giving the Board a second opportunity to review the proposal.
Commissioner Cohen Higgins asked for specifics on what flexibility the amendment would actually create beyond existing code. She mentioned truck parking problems in the Redland area of her district and stated she would support the item. However, she requested a Sunshine meeting before final consideration to discuss what flexibility recommendations the administration would propose, wanting assurance the 2020 truck parking ordinance would not be undermined.
Mr. Mr. Nicholas Rodriguez confirmed the resolution directed the administration to develop recommendations using their professional expertise, with the Board retaining final decision-making authority on any application.
Vice Chairwoman Bastien stated truck parking had been a significant problem in her district and expressed initial concern about the item. After the discussion, she said she felt more comfortable knowing the item would return to the Board for approval and indicated interest in participating in a Sunshine meeting on the matter.
There being no further questions or comments, the committee proceeded to vote on the proposed resolution, as amended.
After the vote, Senator Garcia confirmed he would organize a Sunshine meeting before the Board considered the item and reiterated the goal of helping small businesses while addressing the 12,000-space parking shortage.
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252354
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Resolution
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Sen. Rene Garcia
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RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COUNTY POLICY THAT PRINTED COPIES OF THE FINAL ADOPTED BUDGET BOOK BE PROVIDED TO EACH COUNTY COMMISSIONER NO LATER THAN 30 DAYS AFTER THE COUNTY BUDGET�S ADOPTION; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL REPORT
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Sen. Rene Garcia
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
ACA Kirtley read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.
There being no further questions or comments, the committee proceeded to vote on the proposed resolution, as presented.
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2C
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252174
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Resolution
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Natalie Milian Orbis
Sen. Rene Garcia
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE, EXECUTE, AND ADMINISTER AGREEMENTS WITH EACH OF THE FIVE INDEPENDENT CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES AND APPLICABLE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGENTS TO EXTEND BY ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR THE ONE-YEAR CROSSWALK PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THE CURRENT INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND EACH OF THE FIVE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Natalie Milian Orbis
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
ACA Kirtley read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.
There being no further questions or comments, the committee proceeded to vote on the proposed resolution, as presented.
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DEPARTMENT(S)
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COUNTY MAYOR
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
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CLERK OF THE BOARD
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6A
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252189
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Report
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Clerk of the Board |
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APPROVAL OF THE CLERK�S SUMMARY OF MINUTES FOR THE POLICY COUNCIL MEETING(S):
OCTOBER 16, 2025
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Approved
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Natalie Milian Orbis
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
Chairman Rodriguez introduced the foregoing item.
There being no further questions or comments, the committee proceeded to vote to approve the minutes, as presented.
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REPORT(S)
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ADJOURNMENT
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REPORT:
Vice Chairwoman Bastien expressed gratitude for once again being part of the Policy Council.
There being no further business to come before the PC, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
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Agenda Key: 5441 |