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Miami-Dade Policy Council Minutes
Monday, July 13, 2026
9:00:00 AM
Anthony Rodriguez (10), Chairman; Oliver G. Gilbert III (1), Vice Chairman; and Commissioners Danielle Cohen Higgins (8), Vicki L. Lopez (5) and Roberto J. Gonzalez (11)
Disclaimer Minutes Definitions    

Members Present: Danielle Cohen Higgins; Vicki L. Lopez; Roberto J. Gonzalez; Oliver G. Gilbert, III; Anthony Rodriguez
Members Absent: None
Members Late: None
Members Excused: None
Members Absent County Business: None

         
 
1 MINUTES PREPARED BY:  
  REPORT: Jos� Soto, Commission Reporter (305) 375-1294  
1A INVOCATION AS PROVIDED IN RULE 5.05 (H)  
1B ROLL CALL  
1C PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
1D REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD AS PROVIDED IN RULE 6.06  
1E SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S)  
1E1  
  261260 Special Presentation     Anthony Rodriguez        
  INAUGURAL CHAIRMAN'S PORTRAIT UNVEILING CEREMONY HONORING FORMER CHAIRMAN OLIVER G. GILBERT, III Presented
1F DISCUSSION ITEM(S)  
1F1  
  261230 Discussion Item     Anthony Rodriguez        
  DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING THE PROPOSED FY 2026-27 BUDGET PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS: � CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES: � CLERK OF THE COURT AND COMPTROLLER � PROPERTY APPRAISER � SHERIFF � SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS � TAX COLLECTOR � OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Presented
1G PUBLIC HEARING(S)  
1G1  
  261075 Ordinance     Anthony Rodriguez        
  ORDINANCE CREATING SECTION 8-9 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; REQUIRING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A SAME-DAY PERMITTING PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS AND TO PROVIDE REPORTS EVERY SIX MONTHS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE Withdrawn
  REPORT: See Agenda Item 1G1 Substitute, Legislative File No. 261261, for the substitute version.  
  6/16/2026 Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners  
  6/16/2026 Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners  
1G1 Supplement  
  261283 Supplement      
  FISCAL IMPACT AND SOCIAL EQUITY STATEMENTS TO ORDINANCE CREATING SECTION 8-9 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; REQUIRING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A SAME-DAY PERMITTING PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS AND TO PROVIDE REPORTS EVERY SIX MONTHS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE Withdrawn
  REPORT: See Agenda Item 1G1 Substitute Supplement, Legislative File No. 261285, for the substitute version.  
1G1 SUBSTITUTE  
  261261 Ordinance     Anthony Rodriguez        
  ORDINANCE CREATING SECTION 8-9 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; REQUIRING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A SAME-DAY PERMITTING PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS AND TO PROVIDE REPORTS EVERY SIX MONTHS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 261075] Amended
  REPORT: See Agenda Item 1G1 Substitute Amended, Legislative File No. 261305, for the amended version.  
1G1 Substitute Amended  
  261305 Ordinance     Anthony Rodriguez
Marleine Bastien
Sen. Rene Garcia
Vicki L. Lopez
Micky Steinberg
       
  ORDINANCE CREATING SECTION 8-9 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; REQUIRING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A SAME-DAY PERMITTING PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS AND TO PROVIDE REPORTS EVERY SIX MONTHS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 261261] Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation with committee amendments following public hearing
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Vicki L. Lopez
Vote: 5 - 0
1G1 Substitute Supplement  
  261285 Supplement      
  FISCAL IMPACT AND SOCIAL EQUITY STATEMENTS TO ORDINANCE CREATING SECTION 8-9 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; REQUIRING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A SAME-DAY PERMITTING PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS AND TO PROVIDE REPORTS EVERY SIX MONTHS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 261075] Forwarded to BCC
2 COUNTY COMMISSION  
2A  
  261181 Resolution     Danielle Cohen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH A GENERAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO AMEND THE HOME RULE CHARTER TO CREATE AN INDEPENDENT SALARY COMMISSION TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 5 - 0
  REPORT: The foregoing proposed resolution contained a scrivener's error, and was corrected as follows:

On Page MDC003, the reference to "Resolution No. R-255-24" in the first Whereas clause should be replaced with "Resolution No. R-225-24."

Commissioner Cohen Higgins requested the proposed resolution be forwarded to the July 21, 2026 BCC meeting.
 
2B  
  261182 Resolution     Danielle Cohen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH A GENERAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO AMEND THE HOME RULE CHARTER TO INCREASE LENGTH OF DISTRICT RESIDENCY TO RUN FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 5 - 0
  REPORT: The foregoing proposed resolution contained a scrivener's error, and was corrected as follows:

On Page MDC003, the reference to "Resolution No. R-255-24" in the first Whereas clause should be replaced with "Resolution No. R-225-24."

Commissioner Cohen Higgins requested the proposed resolution be forwarded to the July 21, 2026 BCC meeting.
 
2C  
  261183 Resolution     Danielle Cohen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH A GENERAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO AMEND THE HOME RULE CHARTER TO REVISE THE PROCESS FOR CALLING AN ELECTION TO FILL COMMISSION VACANCIES AND ESTABLISH MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR MUNICIPAL QUALIFYING DATES Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 5 - 0
  REPORT: The foregoing proposed resolution contained a scrivener's error, and was corrected as follows:

On Page MDC003, the reference to "Resolution No. R-255-24" in the first Whereas clause should be replaced with "Resolution No. R-225-24."

Commissioner Cohen Higgins requested the proposed resolution be forwarded to the July 21, 2026 BCC meeting.
 
2D  
  261184 Resolution     Danielle Cohen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH A GENERAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO AMEND THE HOME RULE CHARTER TO ESTABLISH A BOUNDARY COMMISSION FOR ANNEXATIONS AND INCORPORATIONS Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 5 - 0
  REPORT: The foregoing proposed resolution contained a scrivener's error, and was corrected as follows:

On Page MDC003, the reference to "Resolution No. R-255-24" in the first Whereas clause should be replaced with "Resolution No. R-225-24."

Commissioner Cohen Higgins requested the proposed resolution be forwarded to the July 21, 2026 BCC meeting.
 
2E  
  261185 Resolution     Danielle Cohen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH A GENERAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO AMEND THE HOME RULE CHARTER TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES DUE TO THE REESTABLISHMENT OF ELECTED COUNTY CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES Amended
  REPORT: See Agenda Item 2E Amended, Legislative File No. 261315, for the amended version.  
2E Amended  
  261315 Resolution     Danielle Cohen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH A GENERAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO AMEND THE HOME RULE CHARTER TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES DUE TO THE REESTABLISHMENT OF ELECTED COUNTY CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 261185] Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected, with committee amendments
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 5 - 0
  REPORT: The foregoing proposed resolution contained a scrivener's error, and was corrected as follows:

On Page MDC003, the reference to "Resolution No. R-255-24" in the first Whereas clause should be replaced with "Resolution No. R-225-24."

Commissioner Cohen Higgins requested the proposed resolution be forwarded to the July 21, 2026 BCC meeting.
 
2F  
  261186 Resolution     Danielle Cohen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH A GENERAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO AMEND THE HOME RULE CHARTER TO MAKE CERTAIN TECHNICAL CHANGES Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 5 - 0
  REPORT: The foregoing proposed resolution contained a scrivener's error, and was corrected as follows:

On Page MDC003, the reference to "Resolution No. R-255-24" in the first Whereas clause should be replaced with "Resolution No. R-225-24."

Commissioner Cohen Higgins requested the proposed resolution be forwarded to the July 21, 2026 BCC meeting.
 
2G  
  261259 Resolution     Anthony Rodriguez        
  RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENT, TO BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO AMEND THE HOME RULE CHARTER TO EXPAND ALLOWABLE ADVERTISING WITHIN PARKS Amended
  REPORT: See Agenda Item 2G Amended, Legislative File No. 261314, for the amended version.  
2G Amended  
  261314 Resolution     Anthony Rodriguez        
  RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENT, TO BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO AMEND THE HOME RULE CHARTER TO EXPAND ALLOWABLE ADVERTISING WITHIN PARKS [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 261259] Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation with committee amendment(s)
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 5 - 0
3 DEPARTMENT(S)  
3A  
  260515 Resolution     Strategic Procurement
  RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL PROPOSALS RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. EVN0019329, DEVELOPMENT OF LANDFILL GAS CONVERSION PROJECT, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Amended
  REPORT: See Agenda Item 3A Amended, Legislative File No. 261339 for the amended version.  
3A Amended  
  261339 Resolution     Strategic Procurement
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE A NON-COMPETITIVE, REVENUE-GENERATING CONTRACT FOR A LANDFILL GAS CONVERSION FACILITY AT THE SOUTH DADE LANDFILL SITE, SUBJECT TO THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE FILING WITH THE CLERK OF THE BOARD A WAIVER OF FORMAL BID PROCEDURES PURSUANT TO SECTION 5.03(D) OF THE HOME RULE CHARTER AND NON-COMPETITIVE BID WAIVER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 2-8.1(B)(1) OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND BRING BACK SUCH NEGOTIATED CONTRACT TO THIS BOARD FOR APPROVAL; IN THE ALTERNATIVE, IF THE BID WAIVER IS NOT FILED WITHIN SUCH TIME, THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE IS DIRECTED TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THIS BOARD NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 1, 2026, EXPLAINING WHY SUCH BID WAIVER WAS NOT FILED AND TO PLACE THE COMPLETED REPORT ON AN AGENDA OF THE FULL BOARD WITHOUT COMMITTEE REVIEW PURSUANT TO RULE 5.06(J) OF THE BOARD�S RULES OF PROCEDURE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 260515] Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation with committee amendment(s)
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 5 - 0
4 COUNTY MAYOR  
5 COUNTY ATTORNEY  
6 CLERK OF THE BOARD  
6A  
  261126 Report     Clerk of the Board
  APPROVAL OF THE CLERK�S SUMMARY OF MINUTES FOR THEPOLICY COUNCIL MEETING [AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE BOARD DEPARTMENT]: � JUNE 8, 2026 Approved
Mover: Vicki L. Lopez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 5 - 0
6B NON-AGENDA ITEM(S)  
6B1  
  261312 Report      
  MOTION TO EXTEND THE JULY 13, 2026 POLICY COUNCIL (PC) MEETING BY 45 MINUTES Approved
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 5 - 0
7 REPORT(S)  
8 ADJOURNMENT  


8/21/2026       Agenda Key: 5533

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