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MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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REPORT:
Jose Soto, Commission Reporter
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INVOCATION AS PROVIDED IN RULE 5.05 (H)
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REPORT:
Vice Chairwoman Steinberg led the invocation.
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1B
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ROLL CALL
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REPORT:
Vice Chairwoman Steinberg convened the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee (RTRC/Committee) meeting at 10:33 a.m.
Prior to the roll call, Deputy Clerk Kerry Khunjar Breakenridge advised that the Clerk of the Board (COB) had received notice that Chairman Garcia would be absent from today�s meeting.
In addition to the Committee members, the following staff members were present:
~ Assistant County Attorneys (ACA) Melanie Spencer and Christopher Wahl;
~ Mr. Chris Hudtwalcker, Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor;
~Ms. Ashlee Thomas, Director, Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA);
~Ms. Loren Parra, Director, Miami-Dade Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM);
~Mr. Rashid Istambouli, Deputy Director, DERM;
~Mr. John Ricisak, Biscayne Bay Program Manager, DERM;
~ Ms. Annette Jose, Director, Miami-Dade Animal Services Department (ASD);
~Ms. Lydia Lopez, Director, Miami-Dade Public Library System (MDPLS);
~Ms. Christina White, Director, Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces (PROS); and
~ Deputy Clerks Kerry Khunjar Breakenridge and Zorana Milton, COB.
Also in attendance was Commissioner Lopez.
Motion to Set the Agenda
ACA Spencer advised the items to be considered at today�s meeting were those listed on the final printed agenda, along with the additions of Agenda Item 1G1 Substitute and Agenda Item 1G1 Supplement as listed in the Chairman�s Changes Memorandum dated July 14, 2026.
Commissioner Bastien moved to approve today�s agenda, with the aforementioned changes. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Regalado, and upon being put to a vote, passed 3-0 (Commissioner McGhee and Chairman Garc�a were absent).
Commissioner Regalado requested to be added as a co-sponsor for Agenda Item 2B.
Commissioner Bastien moved to consider simultaneously Agenda Items 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, and 6A. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Regalado, and upon being put to a vote, passed 3-0 (Commissioner McGhee and Chairman Garc�a were absent).
NOTE: Agenda Items 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 3C, and 3D were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (Board/BCC) 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:
ACA Spencer 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:
Vice Chairwoman Steinberg opened the reasonable opportunity to be heard, noting that it applied to any agenda item that was not a public hearing item and that the speaker cards she had received appeared to be for the public hearing ordinance. The following person appeared before the Committee:
� Ms. Danielle Chandler approached to address Agenda Item 1G1, initially identifying the item by its legislative file number.
Vice Chairwoman Steinberg advised that Agenda Item 1G1 was an ordinance with its own public hearing and that Ms. Chandler would be called to speak at that time.
Seeing no one else come forward to speak, Vice Chairwoman Steinberg 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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1F1
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261234
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Discussion Item
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DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING THE PROPOSED FY 2026-27 BUDGET PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS:
� DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
� DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
� MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
� MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
� PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACES DEPARTMENT
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Presented
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REPORT:
Vice Chairwoman Steinberg recognized Mr. Hudtwalcker to introduce the budget presentations. He introduced Ms. Thomas as the Mayor�s appointee for permanent director of Cultural Affairs, noting that the appointment would appear on the July 21, 2026 BCC agenda following a national search.
Ms. Thomas presented DCA's proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 budget which outlined:
� The department had 122 employees and an approximately $72 million budget, which was funded predominantly through Convention Development Tax (CDT) and Tourist Development Tax (TDT) revenues with less than 22 percent from the General Fund;
� Areas of work included grants and technical assistance, art in public places, design work with several County departments, build and manage facilities, and provide arts education engagement;
� Accomplishments included over $1.3 million raised in grants to support revenue, won seven NACo awards, the 20th anniversary of the All Kids Included program, and public art commissions;
� Fiscal accomplishments included over $1 million in savings which led to the restoration of six (6) essential positions, a three (3) percent attrition rate which froze nine (9) vacant positions, use of proprietary funds to offset administrative costs, and shared services across facilities;
� Key issues were in grants funding, SB 1134, upcoming property tax reform, and rising infrastructure and operating costs; and
� Priority initiatives and future outlook focused on capacity building for grantees, self-sustaining revenue models such as the Coconut Grove Playhouse, shared services, and strategic planning.
Ms. Parra presented DERM's proposed FY 2026-27 budget outlining:
� The department�s vision to protect the environment and public health through three pillars (science-based policy, compliance and enforcement, and education outreach strategies);
� State and federal delegations to enforce environmental laws, including a petroleum cleanup delegation amounting to over $13 million over five years; the customers served by DERM included communities and residents, industries, local government agencies, partner organizations and County departments;
� Accomplishments included establishing the independent department, strengthening enforcement, and over 140 water-quality monitoring stations in Biscayne Bay;
� Key challenges included pressures on the bay, workforce and compensation challenges, and an aging laboratory infrastructure;
� Priority initiatives included the Reasonable Assurance Plan to be presented to the state by the end of the year, implementing the urban forestry plan throughout the County with Geographic Information System tree-tracking, and the expansion of the Smart Cover program to predict and prevent sanitary sewer overflows.
Ms. Parra concluded that DERM�s future outlook was to remain committed to its core mission of protecting the public health and environment in light of many challenges.
In response to Commissioner McGhee�s inquiry about possible fee increases, Ms. Parra stated that no fee increases were currently proposed.
Commissioner Regalado and Mr. Istambouli clarified that certain DERM fees had been updated in the prior year�s omnibus fee item when the department was part of the Miami-Dade Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources, which raised developer fees, eliminated or reduced certain resident fees, and added a CPI component. Mr. Istambouli also stated that nothing further had been proposed for the current budget.
Commissioner Regalado requested that DERM participate in a workshop with her and the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department regarding septic tanks after the Budget Hearings concluded.
Ms. Parra agreed to participate in a workshop.
Commissioner Bastien asked about the prior fee increase and expressed interest in working with DERM on resident outreach and education.
Commissioner Regalado answered that the fee increases only applied to developers and not residents, eliminated certain resident fees and matched municipalities� fees.
Ms. Jose presented ASD's proposed FY 2026-27 budget, which outlined:
� The department�s mission to save the lives of abandoned animals, protect them from cruelty, reunite lost pets with their owners, and protect residents from health-related issues;
� Major functions included sheltering approximately 534 dogs and over 100 cats, adoption preparation, field response for stray animals, and volunteer and foster programs;
� Staff consisted of 304 staff, including a veterinary team and had a save rate exceeding 90 percent for the 11th consecutive year;
� Accomplishments encompassed approximately 29,000 spay/neuter surgeries and over 7,000 adoptions) and increased volunteer programs;
� Key issues included pet overpopulation which increased shelter overcrowding and rising stray and surrendered pet intake;
� Priorities were focused on pet retention, assisting rescue organizations, and mobile vet services; and
� The future outlook consisted of expanding services, adoptions, fostering, and access to veterinary care.
In response to Commissioner Regalado�s request for details about the department�s planned registration improvements, Ms. Jose explained that Animal Services was fiscally responsible and its operational budget remained nearly flat. She noted that online registration and payment would improve customer service and reduce in-person visits. She added that the department was exploring a lifetime pet tag program to lower the cost of responsible pet ownership and indicated the lifetime-tag change likely would not require Board approval. Ms. Jose also noted there would be an increased emphasis on pet retention in communities.
Responding to Commissioner Bastien�s questions regarding shelter conditions and an increase in stray animals attributed to economic hardship, Ms. Jose described the department�s spay/neuter and Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) programs, community education on leash laws and microchipping, the current shelter, which was well maintained, and the forthcoming South Dade facility.
Commissioner Bastien moved to extend the meeting by 30 minutes. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Regalado, and upon being put to a vote, passed unanimously.
Ms. Lopez presented MDLS's proposed FY 2026-27 budget, which outlined the following:
� The library�s mission of providing services and experiences to promote literacy and learning;
� Service delivery through 50 locations with one upcoming location, bookmobiles, a Techmobile, digital platforms, and home delivery;
� The department�s six major functions (library and public technology services, capital development, facilities management and transportation division, communications and public affairs, fiscal and business operations, human resources and the director�s office);
� The library served approximately 2.5 million residents, with more than 4.3 million in-person visits and 1.5 million registered cardholders in FY 2024-25, including 70,000 new card registrations, as well as community organizations and government partners and County departments;
� MDPLS accomplishments included 77 NACo awards, Florida Library Association awards, Wi-Fi services, expanded access via the Mobile Device Lending program, and the Talking Books program for residents with disabilities;
� Key issues included growing demand for content, especially digital materials, evolving technology, and modernizing library facilities;
� Priority initiatives were to improve facilities and collections and to implement new technology; and
� The future outlook had the MDPLS well positioned to uphold current services, maintaining staffing and operating costs, and opening the Chuck Pezoldt Branch and Doral Branch libraries in late 2026.
In response to Commissioner Bastien�s question about sustaining children�s interest in reading amid competition from social media, Ms. Lopez described a planned library-card program for newborns, creating welcoming library environments, and free family programming such as Lego play days, animal shows, indoor picnics, and magicians.
Commissioner Bastien expressed interest in meeting with Ms. Lopez to discuss additional ideas.
Ms. White presented PROS's proposed FY 2026-27 budget, outlining:
� The department�s vision, purpose and major functions which included managing 309 parks and over 40,000 acres of parkland and natural habitats, 17 miles of beaches, six marinas, five golf courses, Zoo Miami, two causeways, increasing access to green spaces, protecting habitats and providing diverse year-round programming;
� Customer feedback and satisfaction metrics of an 89 percent customer satisfaction score and a 65 percent net promoter score and the results were devised from surveys, evaluations and customer focus groups;
� Accomplishments included 10 NACo awards, CAPRA re-accreditation, Zoo Miami re-accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, autism certification from the Certified Autism Center, and an AI-powered drowning-prevention digital assistant;
� Key issues were comprised of continued investments on aging infrastructure, workforce vacancies, extreme heat impact on the PROS outdoor employees and equipment, and modernizing technology;
� Priorities focused on standardizing stay and exit interviews, adding cooling stations, modernizing public-facing reservation technology, and implementing an asset tracking system to enable preventative maintenance; and; and
� The future outlook included revenue growth through facility rentals, partnerships, amenities, sponsorships, closer work with the Parks Foundation, and monitoring the property tax reform.
Commissioner Bastien asked about the impact of the prior year�s budget cuts on park security; Ms. White confirmed that no further reductions to park ranger or security services were proposed in the proposed budget and that parks remained safe.
Commissioner Regalado commented on Article 7 and revenue options for parks, which included advertising, sponsorships, naming rights, the sale of bricks in parks, and plaques on benches. She asked for clarity and guidelines so the Board could act on an overarching basis rather than park by park, and if PROS needed any assistance from the Committee.
Ms. White welcomed any guideline regarding advertising in the parks and would work with the County Attorney�s Office. She noted that the County Attorney's Office had recently interpreted naming rights, sponsorships, and donations as permissible and that the department was working with OMB on valuing those opportunities.
Commissioner Regalado asked whether the County could sell commemorative bricks at parks, as was being done for the new Key Biscayne library, and whether proceeds could go to the Parks Foundation or the department.
Vice Chairwoman Steinberg noted an existing program allowing residents to purchase benches with plaques.
ACA Spencer confirmed that facility and exhibit sponsorships at parks and at the zoo were already permissible.
Commissioner Regalado requested that Ms. White develop a comprehensive list of options and guidelines for creating advertising funding sources for the County�s parks, such as sponsorships, naming rights, bricks, and benches, including whether such programs would run through the department or the Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade or MDPLS.
Ms. White agreed to work on the list.
In response to Commissioner McGhee�s question if there were any fee increases, Ms. White stated there was only a proposed fee increase of$2 for each entry ticket to Zoo Miami within the current fee structure. She added that shelter, athletic field, and marina fees had been raised the prior year and no further increases to those rates were proposed.
Vice Chairwoman Steinberg and Ms. White discussed the possibility of exploring resident versus visitor rates for regional attractions such as Zoo Miami.
Responding to Commissioner Bastien�s question regarding how resident rates were determined, Ms. White explained that park rental rates were standardized by park type and amenity, without separate resident and visitor rates.
Vice Chairwoman Steinberg reminded everyone about two upcoming adopt-a-tree events in the County parks.
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PUBLIC HEARING(S)
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260878
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Ordinance
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Vicki L. Lopez
Sen. Rene Garcia
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ORDINANCE RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS IN THE INCORPORATED AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS; CREATING SECTION 7-40.1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; ADOPTING OVERNIGHT ANCHORING REGULATIONS, PROVIDING EXEMPTIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT BY CIVIL PENALTY AND OTHER REMEDIES; AMENDING SECTION 8CC-10 OF THE CODE; UPDATING SCHEDULE OF CIVIL PENALTIES TO CONFORM TO AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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Withdrawn
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REPORT:
See Agenda Item 1G1 Substitute; Legislative File No. 261278.
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5/14/2026
Requires Municipal Notification by the Board of County Commissioners
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6/2/2026
Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners
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6/2/2026
Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners
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6/12/2026
Municipalities notified of public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners
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1G1 Supplement
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261296
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Supplement
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FISCAL IMPACT AND SOCIAL EQUITY STATEMENT TO ORDINANCE RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS IN THE INCORPORATED AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS; CREATING SECTION 7-40.1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; ADOPTING OVERNIGHT ANCHORING REGULATIONS, PROVIDING EXEMPTIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT BY CIVIL PENALTY AND OTHER REMEDIES; AMENDING SECTION 8CC-10 OF THE CODE; UPDATING SCHEDULE OF CIVIL PENALTIES TO CONFORM TO AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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Forwarded to BCC
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1G1 Substitute
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261278
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Ordinance
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Vicki L. Lopez
Sen. Rene Garcia
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ORDINANCE RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS IN THE INCORPORATED AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS; CREATING SECTION 7-40.1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; ADOPTING OVERNIGHT ANCHORING REGULATIONS, PROVIDING EXEMPTIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT BY CIVIL PENALTY AND OTHER REMEDIES; AMENDING SECTION 8CC-10 OF THE CODE; UPDATING SCHEDULE OF CIVIL PENALTIES TO CONFORM TO AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 260878]
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 3 - 1
No: Regalado
Excused: Garc�a
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REPORT:
ACA Spencer read the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.
Vice Chairwoman Steinberg opened the public hearing, and the following individuals appeared before the Committee:
? Ms. Danielle Chandler, 2520 Coral Way, Miami, FL, spoke in opposition of the item as written and urged the Committee to reject or return it for revision. She stated that she lived aboard a sailboat lawfully anchored in Biscayne Bay under a valid Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) long-term anchoring permit for more than 10 years until the property was sold at the end of May and the new owners declined to continue renting slips, and that she had been at anchor while actively searching for a dock. Ms. Chandler advised that her vessel was too large for Miami�s mooring field and that area marinas were full or unaffordable. She stressed that the proposed ordinance�s 30-day/six-month cap on overnight anchoring provided no mechanism to remain lawfully at anchor and therefore amounted to a ban rather than a management tool, and suggested a more reasonable rule would require relocating only for a short period.
Ms. Chandler was invited by Vice Chairwoman Steinberg to submit her written remarks to the Committee and the Clerk of the Board.
? Captain Bert Korpela, owner, Atlantis Marine Towing and Salvage, 3400 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL, indicated that his family had operated in Coconut Grove since 1957 and that the true issue were derelict vessels moved from one municipality to another rather than liveaboards who maintained their boats. He recommended that derelict vessels be removed through salvage companies such as his, which could offset removal costs through scrap and materials rather than leaving the expense to municipalities. He concluded that the anchoring program needed to be revamped.
? Mr. Zakary Wronka, 3400 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL, noted that the challenges facing the boating community extended beyond anchoring. They included declining yacht values, rising labor and insurance costs, and competition from lower-cost markets. He also cautioned that additional regulation could render the local industry non-competitive.
? Mr. Michael Maynard, 3400 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL, stated that the County should first address actual derelict vessels and questioned the basis for the 30-day limit. He described the mutual-aid network among liveaboards and emphasized that living on a boat was his chosen way of life.
? Mr. David Furor, 2700SW 29th Court, Miami, FL, mentioned that he operated a non-profit organization that offered engineless sailing tours of Biscayne Bay using 18-foot vessels that marinas considered too small to accommodate. He stated the ordinance would negatively affect his livelihood and noted the environmental benefits of his engineless, trash-removing operation.
? Mr. Colby Uva 690 SW 1st Court, Miami, FL, noted he owned a vessel in the anchorage for more than five (5) years. He supported removing derelict boats but urged the Committee to protect local residents and to consider grandfathering in local vessels and businesses that operated in the area for generations. He also pointed out there were issues with limited and poorly maintained marinas and mooring capacity.
? Mayor Rachel Streitfeld, City of North Bay Village (North Bay Village), 1455 North Treasure Drive, North Bay Village, FL, remarked that the proposed ordinance was not about derelict vessels or punishing taxpaying boaters but a limited exception to state preemption which allowed enforcement of overnight anchoring outside a regulated mooring field. She stated that North Bay Village, the City of Miami Beach (Miami Beach), and the City of Miami (Miami) had passed such an ordinance but needed the County�s partnership to enforce the ordinance and address �squatter vessels� in unregulated waters.
? Mayor Seth Salver, Mayor, Village of Bal Harbour (Bal Harbour), 655 96th Street, Bal Harbour, FL, emphasized the importance of the County adopting a countywide ordinance to avoid a patchwork of regulation. He also thanked the Committee for supporting the sargassum hot spot ordinance and noted the significant impact of sargassum on Bal Harbour�s beaches and tourism.
? A speaker only identified as Justin, no address given, stated that he lived on a boat near the Dinner Key Marina and that enforcement had pushed boaters into Coconut Grove, the last area from which he could lawfully access the water. He commented that the item would make it effectively impossible for him to live and work in the County and urged the Committee not to let the measure pass.
Seeing no one else come forward to speak, Vice Chairwoman Steinberg closed the public hearing.
Vice Chairwoman Steinberg recognized Commissioner Lopez, the item�s sponsor, to begin the discussion.
Commissioner Lopez recalled that when she was a member of the Florida House of Representatives, the State of Florida had preempted local governments from regulating anchoring and liveaboards. She then carried House Bill (HB) 481, which authorized local governments to adopt ordinances addressing overnight anchoring. She pointed out that Miami and Miami Beach had already adopted ordinances precluding overnight anchoring for more than 30 days in any six-month period. Commissioner Lopez explained that the proposed County ordinance would simply align with state statute and cover the entire County to avoid a patchwork of regulation.
At Commissioner Lopez�s invitation, Miami Beach Commissioner David Suarez gave a PowerPoint presentation on the circumstances that led the State Legislature to create the exception. It detailed the proliferation of derelict vessels in Biscayne Bay which numbered over 160 by 2023, sewage and fuel discharges, environmental impacts, seagrass damage from anchor drag, illegal short-term vessel rentals on public waterways, and navigational hazards from sunken and unlit vessels.
Commissioner Regalado stated that she voted no on first reading for the item and remained unsupportive of the item. She asked that her district, which included Coconut Grove, be exempted because the County should not bear the enforcement costs for municipalities that were not enforcing their ordinances, specifically Miami. She continued that residents in her district had nowhere to dock and were on marina waiting lists for 20 to 25 years. She characterized the ordinance as a prohibition that excluded liveaboards and maintained that the environmental harms depicted were already actionable through DERM. She announced she would not support the item at the Board but was willing to devise a solution with municipalities, including additional moorings or a fee structure to fund more marine patrols to enforce the law.
Commissioner Bastien concurred with some of Commissioner Regalado�s points and voiced her concerns that the item could render residents homeless. She inquired how many residents lived aboard their vessels and what would happen to them and asked whether Commissioner Lopez would work with the administration to support affected residents if the item moved forward.
Commissioner Lopez responded that she did not have the number of people who lived on vessels but noted they would be moved to a mooring field or marina. She stressed that Miami never contacted her for enforcement assistance and that the Miami-Dade Sheriff�s Office had enforcement capabilities on the County�s waters. She explained the proposed ordinance gave municipalities the ability to enforce the law.
Vice Chairwoman Steinberg clarified that state law allowed certain sized counties and municipalities to enforce the law. She also said that municipalities were attempting to complement their laws with the County�s, and the item would create uniformity throughout the County.
Mr. Ricisak confirmed that discharges of sewage and oil were illegal and enforceable when documented. He explained that violations frequently occurred at night and were difficult to observe, and that vessels which never moved from their anchorage nonetheless had to dispose of waste. He also noted that there were publicly accessible sewage pump outs at marinas to dispose of sewage waste. He stated that a complete picture of the ordinance�s public-safety and environmental rationale had not yet been presented and offered to meet with the RTRC members.
Ms. Parra clarified that DERM had jurisdiction over many of the environmental hazards described but not over every aspect of derelict and at-risk vessels. The legislation would help DERM better address violators of the law rather than target the residents who had voiced their concerns about the item at today�s meeting.
Commissioner Regalado repeated her concerns about the item; she opined it did not only address derelict vessels but was instead a blanket prohibition that excluded residents and would evict them from their homes, which happened to be vessels. She emphasized that discussion with public outreach was needed to properly address residents who violated the laws and where residents could live if they were forced out of their vessels considering the limited number of moorings. Commissioner Regalado announced her willingness to meet with DERM and Commissioner Lopez.
Vice Chairwoman Steinberg commented that she did not view the ordinance as a blanket prohibition, explaining that residents could continue to live aboard but could not anchor indefinitely in any single location. Commissioner Lopez concurred with her.
ACA Wahl confirmed that the state preempted municipalities from passing legislation affecting liveaboards and the carve-out to the rule was being discussed in today�s meeting.
Commissioner McGhee asked the administration whether the ordinance could increase homelessness in the County.
Mr. Hudtwalcker advised that it would be speculative to answer without more information.
With no information on the number of municipalities enforcing the exception, Commissioner McGhee expressed concern about the perception of directing the County�s enforcement power against individuals who chose to live aboard vessels. He said he needed more information before he could be comfortable with the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Hudtwalcker said he would provide Commissioner McGhee with the requested information on how many municipalities enforced the exception.
Commissioner Lopez reiterated that the item would align with state legislation as other counties had done. She announced her intent to meet with Miami officials about enforcement which they had to do.
In response to Commissioner Bastien�s voiced concerns about the liveaboards who faced homelessness if the item passed, Commissioner Lopez pledged to work with the administration, Miami and DERM to determine the number of residents living aboard vessels who never move them, and to answer the Committee members� questions.
Mr. Hudtwalcker confirmed that the administration would work with the commissioners, through Ms. Parra, to bring the requested information ahead of the full Board.
Commissioner McGhee indicated his support for the item but cautioned on how the public would perceive the legislation.
Commissioner Regalado expressed concern that the requested information might not be received before the Board�s upcoming Budget Hearings and suggested deferring the item, which would allow more information to be prepared.
Commissioner Lopez agreed and recommended the item be presented to the Board in October 2026. She added that the impact of similar ordinances from Broward and Monroe counties had on the County�s waters should be studied.
Following further discussion among the Committee members, Commissioner Lopez, and ACA Wahl about procedures of when to present the item, Commissioner McGhee moved that the foregoing proposed ordinance be forwarded to the Board with a request that it be placed on the agenda of the October 20, 2026 Board meeting.
Commissioner Regalado remained unsupportive of the item because she preferred it remain in Committee instead of being forwarded to the October Board meeting.
Hearing no further questions or comments, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed ordinance, as presented.
Later in the meeting, Commissioner Regalado requested that DERM provide information on a permit- or fee-based alternative to fund enhanced marine patrol and surveillance before the item was presented to the Board because she preferred strengthening marine patrol over a prohibition.
Ms. Parra acknowledged Commissioner Regalado�s request.
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7/9/2026
Requires Municipal Notification by the Board of County Commissioners
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7/13/2026
Municipalities notified of substitute, alternate, or amended ordinance pursuant to Rule 5.06(f)(4) by the Board of County Commissioners
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COUNTY COMMISSION
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2A
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261141
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Resolution
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Roberto J. Gonzalez
Sen. Rene Garcia
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO CONSIDER THE RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE AGRICULTURE REPORT AND FILE AN APPLICATION TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN (CDMP) TO PROVIDE FOR OR ENCOURAGE, AS APPROPRIATE, GREATER ALLOWANCES INSIDE THE URBANIZED AREAS FOR HIGH-INTENSITY, CLOSED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION SYSTEMS, SUCH AS VERTICAL FARMING
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
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2B
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261255
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Resolution
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Micky Steinberg
Natalie Milian Orbis
Raquel A. Regalado
Anthony Rodriguez
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO COORDINATE WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (�FDEP�) TO SEEK MODIFICATION OF FIELD PERMIT NO. 8042676-DA, RELATED TO MECHANICAL BEACH CLEANING, TO GRANT THE COUNTY DISCRETION TO SELECT ADDITIONAL SARGASSUM HOT SPOTS TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE SCOPE OF SAID PERMIT, AS NEEDED AND WHENEVER FEASIBLE, AND WITHOUT REQUIRING FURTHER APPROVALS BY FDEP
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
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DEPARTMENT(S)
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3A
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261115
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Resolution
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Sen. Rene Garcia
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FUNDING OF 22 GRANTS FOR A TOTAL OF $139,366.00 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM � FOURTH QUARTER FOR VARIOUS ENTITIES; WAIVING RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENTS AND TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS, INCLUDING THE CANCELLATION PROVISIONS, CONTAINED THEREIN
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
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3B
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261154
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Resolution
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Sen. Rene Garcia
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RESOLUTION APPROVING 19 GRANT AWARD AGREEMENTS BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, ACTING AS FISCAL AGENT ON BEHALF OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM (�CONSORTIUM�), AND SOUTH FLORIDA ARTISTS FROM THE CONSORTIUM�S FY 2025-2026 GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT OF $285,000.00 FOR THE VISUAL AND MEDIA ARTISTS GRANT PROGRAM, INCLUDING $165,000.00 ON BEHALF OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AS APPROVED IN THE FY 2025-2026 COUNTY BUDGET; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENTS AND TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN; WAIVING RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
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3C
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261161
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Resolution
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Kionne L. McGhee
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RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ''ASSIGNMENT OF OPTION TO PURCHASE'' APPROXIMATELY 10 ACRES WITHIN THE ENVIRONMENTALLY ENDANGERED LANDS PROGRAM SOUTH DADE WETLANDS PROJECT WITH THE NATURE CONSERVANCY AS ASSIGNOR, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AS ASSIGNEE, AND TIMOTHY H. NOTO AND ELLEN C. NOTO, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF RACHEL M. NOTO, AS SELLER, FOR A PURCHASE PRICE OF $3,500,000.00 TO BE FUNDED FROM BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDS, WHICH ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE ASSIGNMENT OF OPTION TO PURCHASE, TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, TO PERFORM ALL ACTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS TRANSACTION, AND TO ACCEPT CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY BY GENERAL WARRANTY DEED; AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO RECORD SUCH DEED IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS AND TO PROVIDE A RECORDED COPY TO THE CLERK OF THE BOARD WITHIN A TIME CERTAIN, AND DIRECTING THE CLERK OF THE BOARD TO ATTACH AND STORE A RECORDED COPY OF SUCH INSTRUMENT WITH THIS RESOLUTION, PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R-974-09
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
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3D
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261095
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Resolution
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Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces |
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RESOLUTION RATIFYING, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-9 AND 2-10 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION AGENCY, FOR A ONE YEAR TERM AND ESTIMATED PAYMENT OF $216,320.00 FOR USE OF THE TRAIL GLADES RANGE FACILITIES FOR TRAINING PURPOSES; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE SUCH AGREEMENT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND TO EXERCISE ALL RIGHTS CONTAINED THERE IN. DELEGATING TO THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE THE AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO FUTURE AGREEMENT FOR US CUSTOMS TO UTILIZE THE TRAIL GLADES RANGE
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
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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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261129
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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 RECREATION, TOURISM, AND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE MEETINGS [AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE BOARD DEPARTMENT]:
� MAY 12, 2026
� JUNE 9, 2026
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Approved
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
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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 RTRC, the meeting was adjourned at 12:55 p.m.
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| 10/5/2026 |
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Agenda Key: 5538 |