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MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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REPORT:
Chester Rodriguez, Commission Reporter
(305) 375-3819
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1A
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INVOCATION AS PROVIDED IN RULE 5.05 (H)
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Bastien led the invocation and requested a moment of silence for the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the earthquake.
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1B
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ROLL CALL
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Bastien convened the Housing Committee (HC) meeting at 1:00 p.m.
In addition to the Committee members, the following staff members were present:
~ Assistant County Attorney (ACA) Terrence Smith;
~ Ms. Cathy Burgos, Director, Community Services Department (CSD);
~ Mr. Clarence Brown, Deputy Director, Department of Public Housing and Community Development (HCD)
~ Ms. Victoria Mallette, Executive Director, Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust;
~ Ms. Stacy Miller, Director and Chief Executive Officer, Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW); and
~ Deputy Clerk Kerry Khunjar Breakenridge, and Chester Rodriguez, Clerk of the Board.
ACA Smith advised the items to be considered at today's meeting were those listed on the final printed agenda, including the addition of Agenda Item 2B, the correction of a scrivener's error in Agenda Item 2A, and an amendment to Agenda Item 3A, as noted in Chairman Rodriguez's changes memorandum dated July 14, 2026.
As to Agenda Item 3A, the administration advised that the second bullet in the County Mayor's memorandum on Page MDC002 should be deleted in its entirety.
Commissioner Regalado requested to bifurcate Agenda Item 3A for additional information and indicated her intent to move for its deferral.
Commissioner Bermudez also requested to be heard on Agenda Item 3A.
Commissioner Bermudez moved to approve today's agenda, with the aforementioned changes. This motion was seconded by Commissioner McGhee, and upon being put to a vote, passed 5-0.
Commissioner McGhee moved to consider simultaneously Agenda Items 2A, 2B and 6A.This motion was seconded by Commissioner Regalado, and upon being put to a vote, passed 5-0.
NOTE: Agenda Item 2A was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (Board) with a favorable recommendation, as corrected; Agenda Item 2B was forwarded to the Board with a favorable recommendation; and Agenda Item 6A was approved.
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1C
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Bastien led the 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:
Chairwoman Bastien opened the reasonable opportunity to be heard; seeing no one come forward to speak, the reasonable opportunity to be heard was closed.
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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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1F1
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261229
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Discussion Item
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Anthony Rodriguez
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DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING THE PROPOSED FY 2026-27 BUDGET PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS:
� COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
� DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
� MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST
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Presented
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Bastien invited the following CSD, PHCD and the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust to present their proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budgets.
Ms. Cathy Burgos, presented a PowerPoint presentation on CSD�s proposed FY 2026-27 budget, which outlined the Department's vision, mission, and major functions; its internal and external customers; accomplishments, including the merger of the former Community Action and Human Services and Juvenile Services functions into the Community Services Department, a new five-year reaccreditation, and newly secured funding for social safety-net programs; key issues, including reductions and flat allocations in federal, state, and local funding, unfunded mandates, aging facility infrastructure, and the need to streamline and digitize case-management systems; priority initiatives, including continued coordination with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to pursue funding, a five-year facilities plan incorporating an annual facility review process, and digitization of case-management systems; and a future outlook noting evolving federal and state policies, a projected aging population reaching 25 percent of residents by 2050, and rising housing and cost-of-living pressures.
Commissioner Regalado commended the presentation.
Commissioner Bermudez commented that the presentation did not include budget figures.
Chairwoman Bastien echoed that observation.
Mr. Clarence Brown presented a PowerPoint presentation on PHCD�s proposed FY 2026-27 budget, which outlined the Department's vision and mission; its major functions as the County's public housing agency (administering public housing and the Section 8 program), community development office (administering the Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and HOME programs), and housing department (owning and operating approximately 1,700 units of non-public housing); its customers; accomplishments, including thousands of units in the development pipeline, more than 15,000 units through RAD redevelopment activities (ranking the County third in the nation, behind New York and Chicago), and the condo special assessment program (benefiting approximately 2,200 residents and disbursing nearly $60 million); key issues, including the need for greater advocacy, the risk of a Section 8 funding shortfall, at-risk project-based vouchers, the potential loss of federal funding for approximately 370 emergency housing vouchers, and capital needs associated with the incoming Miami Beach portfolio of approximately 357 assets; priority initiatives, including increasing the housing supply and strengthening community engagement; and a future outlook emphasizing technology to expedite condo special assessment applications and the preservation and expansion of affordable housing.
Chairwoman Bastien commended the presentation and the Department's team and emphasized the need to streamline and shorten the Department's processes.
Ms. Victoria Mallette presented a PowerPoint presentation on the Homeless Trust's proposed FY 2026-27 budget, which outlined the Trust's mission to prevent and end homelessness; its role as the umbrella for housing and services, managing more than 100 grants with approximately two dozen nonprofit agencies and municipalities to fund street outreach, emergency shelters, short- and medium-term rental assistance, permanent supportive housing, and transitional housing; its administration of the food and beverage tax (projected at $43 million, including proceeds directed to domestic violence centers); its role as collaborative applicant for a recently approved $63 million federal portfolio; and its management of the homeless information system.
Ms. Mallette reported that for every 16 individuals housed on a given day, another 14 entered the system for the first time; that approximately one in four individuals entering the system was a senior aged 55 or older, with a 28 percent year-over-year increase among those 65 and older; that the state law prohibiting overnight camping and sleeping had changed the Trust's street outreach, prompting a homeless reporting tool that fielded more than 526 reports in the past year; that approximately 2,500 individuals were in shelters on any given day; and that disabled individuals on fixed incomes of roughly $950 per month faced one-bedroom rents of approximately $1,800. She described partnerships with Jackson's Population Health Unit and the corrections system, a $2.4 million investment in a new mental health center, and a goal of adding at least 1,000 units, and she echoed the need for improved data-sharing technology across systems.
Commissioner McGhee thanked Ms. Mallette for her responsiveness.
Commissioner Regalado commended the presentation.
Chairwoman Bastien commended Ms. Mallette, her team, and the Homeless Trust's leadership for their continued work.
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1G
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PUBLIC HEARING(S)
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COUNTY COMMISSION
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2A
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261178
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Resolution
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Marleine Bastien
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO RECEIVE AND EXPEND UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FISCAL YEAR 2025 CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,512,577.00 FOR HOMELESS HOUSING AND SERVICES, INCLUDING ADDITIONAL FUNDS SHOULD THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, ENTER INTO RENEWAL 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 REQUIRING AGREEMENTS TO BE FINALIZED AND EXECUTED BY ALL NON-COUNTY PARTIES
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
The foregoing proposed resolution contained a scrivener's error, and was corrected as follows:
On Page MDC004, the reference to "Resolution No. R-950-23" in the third Whereas clause should be replaced with "Resolution No. R-95-23."
A request was made to advance the foregoing item to the July 21, 2026 Board meeting.
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2B
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261263
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Resolution
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Keon Hardemon
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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BIFURCATION OF THE JACKSON MEDICAL TOWERS REDEVELOPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT WITH RUDG, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF A WORKFORCE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ON COUNTY-OWNED LAND LOCATED ON A PORTION OF FOLIO NOS. 01-3135-045-0010 AND 01-3135-045-0020, WITH ESTIMATED CUMULATIVE RENTAL REVENUE OVER THE TERM OF $534,923,191 TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, INCLUSIVE OF A CAPITALIZED LEASE PAYMENT ESTIMATED TO BE APPROXIMATELY $41,331,973, AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST TO EXECUTE SAME; AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST AND THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ALL RIGHTS CONFERRED IN THE BIFURCATED LEASE AND TAKE ALL ACTIONS TO EFFECTUATE SAME; DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST TO ADMINISTER THE TERMS OF THE BIFURCATED LEASE ON BEHALF OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AS GROUND LESSOR, CONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS OF THE BIFURCATED LEASE AND THIS RESOLUTION
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 5 - 0
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DEPARTMENT(S)
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3A
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261132
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Resolution
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Natalie Milian Orbis
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RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARD OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO PINE DEVELOPMENT, LLC, A FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 125.379 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ON COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE METRORAIL RIGHT-OF-WAY; APPROVING, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS PRECEDENT, A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH A 99-YEAR TERM WITH PROJECTED REVENUE TO THE COUNTY IN THE AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $21,000,000.00 IN DEVELOPMENT FEES AND RENTAL INCOME; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS, TO PERFORM ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE SAME FOR AND ON BEHALF OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND TO EXERCISE ANY AND ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, INCLUDING THE RENEWAL AND TERMINATION PROVISIONS; WAIVING THE PROVISIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. R-407-19 REQUIRING NOTIFICATION TO THE PUBLIC PRIOR TO THE NON-COMPETITIVE SALE OR LEASE OF COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY; AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE THE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER A COPY OF SAID AGREEMENTS
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Deferred
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October 14, 2026
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Vicki L. Lopez
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
Commissioner Regalado expressed concern regarding the City of Hialeah's long-standing plans for the High Line and asked the administration about its communications with the City of Hialeah and whether the development would contribute to funding the High Line, drawing a comparison to the use of impact fees for the Underline. She also asked whether the proposal was a straight unsolicited proposal or one open to a competitive request for proposals (RFP).
Ms. Stacey Miller advised that the ground lease and development agreement contained provisions protecting the High Line and requiring collaboration to ensure its viability through the parcel. She stated that she was not aware whether a conversation regarding a developer contribution to the High Line had occurred, as the development agreement was still being negotiated, and confirmed that the proposal was a straight unsolicited proposal permitted under state law because it was associated with housing.
Commissioner Regalado referenced a recent letter from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) concerning unsolicited proposals and asked whether the County should open a competitive RFP period given the potential for HUD financing.
Mr. Clarence Brown explained that, based on the Department's conversations with HUD, the answer depended on the route: a typical public housing site developed with housing funds required a competitive solicitation, whereas a typical Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) transaction could be negotiated. He clarified that the subject property was neither a RAD deal nor a HUD deal, that the developer was proceeding under Section 125.379 of the Florida Statutes with no HUD funding implications, and that, should the developer later seek surtax funding (which is not HUD funding), it would remain eligible notwithstanding that the proposal had not been competitively bid.
Ms. Miller confirmed that the current development agreement included no contribution to the High Line.
Commissioner Bermudez advised that he had spoken with the new Mayor of the City of Hialeah, Bryan Calvo, who was unaware of the project and had not been consulted by the County, and that the County's prior discussions had been with the former administration under Mayor Esteban Bovo. He emphasized the importance of extending the courtesy of consulting the new administration and stated that he could not support moving the item forward until the current Mayor was consulted.
Ms. Miller acknowledged that the County had spoken with the prior administration, which had favored the project with the High Line provisions in place, and agreed to consult the current administration.
Chairwoman Bastien questioned the affordability of the 36 units proposed at 120 percent of Area Median Income (AMI), noting that the income levels required to qualify exceeded what many Hialeah residents could afford, and observed a discrepancy between the units' designation as senior housing and their pricing as workforce housing at 120 percent AMI.
Ms. Miller stated she would look into the discrepancy and, on further questioning, stated that the project was affordable rather than senior housing.
Commissioner Regalado noted that the application (Page 201) identified the project as "Hialeah Senior Living" and referred throughout to senior housing, which had caused confusion given the 120 percent AMI designation, and commented that the change resembled a flip.
Ms. Miller responded that the development was affordable housing rather than senior housing, that it had originally been proposed as senior housing and was changed to affordable housing during the development discussions, and that it fell within the County's affordable housing parameters.
Commissioner Regalado noted that there should be contributions to the County based on the proposed price point for the proposed housing development.
Chairwoman Bastien noted that, at 120 percent AMI, a one-person household would need to earn $114,480 per year to qualify and a family of four would need to earn $163,440 per year. She mentioned that item's sponsor was not present and that she did not feel comfortable moving the item, and proposed a deferral.
Vice Chairwoman Lopez seconded the deferral and raised concerns regarding the County's AMI framework, noting that seniors and working-class residents fell well below the County's 60-to-140-percent definition of workforce housing and that programs such as the state's Live Local Act (80 to 120 percent) had not reached the essential workers they were intended to help. She noted the absence of a community benefits package and stated the Committee would never allow a project at that level in its districts without one.
Commissioner McGhee concurred, commenting on the AMI framework, which he characterized as "add more income," and stating that the $163,000 threshold for a family of four could not credibly be called affordable. He stated that any discussion of AMI should be accompanied by a community benefits agreement, and noted his support for the deferral.
Chairwoman Bastien noted her sponsored legislation to reassess the County's AMI standards, which had passed committee and was advancing to the Board, and emphasized the disconnect between the County's affordable housing designations and what residents and essential workers could afford.
Commissioner Regalado added that the property was a transit and public works asset being conveyed without a corresponding benefit to transit or a community benefits package was irresponsible. She stated that conveying a transit asset could be justified for deeply affordable housing developed through a RAD structure with stacked financing, but not for workforce units at the proposed price point, and that any use of a transit asset should go through an open and competitive process.
Chairwoman Bastien inquired when the agenda item should be deferred to.
Commissioner Regalado noted that the next committee meeting in September would conflict with the budget and suggested deferring the item to October, stating that there needed to be a meeting between the transit and housing departments to find a path forward.
Vice Chairwoman Lopez agreed that October would allow time to consult the new Hialeah administration and to hear from the sponsor.
Hearing no further questions or comments, by motion duly made and seconded, the Committee deferred the foregoing proposed resolution to the October 14, 2026 Committee meeting.
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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
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Clerk of the Board |
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APPROVAL OF THE CLERK�S SUMMARY OF MINUTES FOR THE HOUSING COMMITTEE MEETINGS [AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE BOARD DEPARTMENT]:
� APRIL 14, 2026
� MAY 12, 2026
� JUNE 9, 2026
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Approved
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 5 - 0
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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 1:59 p.m.
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| 10/5/2026 |
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Agenda Key: 5536 |