Board of County Commissioners - Regular

[Captioner standing by.] [Music] >> if you would be kind enough to take your seats, those that are not part of staff and so on. It has been ome very rough days in miami-dade county lately. But, we move on. Our resilience is strong and we continue on. Today we have a board of commission meeting. We are going to have some discussion on the surfside issue. We also MAY have people that want to say a couple of things. That will be happening a little later this morning. We have an extremely awesome guest here today. For several issues, we want to recognize him for the GOD they have done, not only for your community, but our state and nation. I want to start out with my colleague commissioner monestime that has the first presentation. >> good morning MR. Chair, good morning. I want to say thank you to all of you for eing here and the chair to allow this presentation to my colleagues. Today, I have the privilege of honoring a woman who has been champion and advocate of her community. Help me well woman MS. Estelle to the podium. Please, come here. Thank you for joining us this morning. Let me introduce her to those that don't know her. I am thrilled to be here today honoring MS. Barr. Deserving of a special recognition. She was born and raised in miami nd later attended m miami dade college. MS. Barr has worked for the city of miami beach public works department as an administrative aid and looks forward to retiring on JULY 21st. She wants to dedicate more time to my district. That is what this is about. Lucky me, right? After an issue with illegal dumping on her street, she joined the homeowners association as a secretary and treasuring. In 2012 rose to PRESIDENT. She called argue office about a dumping issue but wanted to be part of the issue. She organized and joined the homeowners association and now she is the PRESIDENT Of that homeowners association. Her duties is to attending zoning hearing she also has organized booking -- book bag give aways with my glasses it is hard. Book bag give aways and thanksgiving basket give aways. In her free time. She loves traveling like I do, reading, like I do. Listening the to music, like I do. And spending time with family, like do. She also loves to attend the gladeview friends meeting. She volunteers for the professional woman's network. Crime atch and cwa. And she is also a member of st. James church of miami. Right now, please give MS. Barr a ig round of applause for her work and contribution to our community. And as you can realize, not only that, she has been able to give her time and service to the people of miami-dade county. She is not only to make our county a better place for all of us, but she endeavors to make the region a better place and also volunteers. So with this, I would like to -- [Laughter] She MAY be running for congress or U.S. Senate or something. I would like to present this certificate of appreciation on behalf of the mayor and board of county commissioners to estelle barr as commissioners and behalf of the mayor and 2 oint 8 million people of miami-dade county to you and your recognition of your valuable contributions to our community. On this 8th day on the month of JULY, the month in which you are about to retire. 23 days from today in miami-dade county congratulations MS. Barr thank you for your service. >> thank you. [Applause] >> well, good morning, again. You know, many times we have very special people here. As we did just a while ago. A great person. Be careful this woman looks like she has it together. Politically. There you go. But we have some outstanding people that are also here today and I would like to welcome all of the rep resin teuf of beyond the teens to the people's chamber to us here on our dias it is an organization made up of navy seals. I would like to play a short video. But I would like to have mike and conrad to come up and stand with me over here. You know what, all the team members. Why don't you come and join us. Those that are part of the team. So, before I get into a proclamation, a couple of words from all. I want to key up a video about what they do. Not the video about what you guys did for a long time, but the one that you are doing with your organization if I am not mistaken. [Video] [Music] [Applause] >> yeah. You know, conrad and mke. Come over here man. We met not too long ago when you did the first [Word?] On the event. I think it was coming from key west. This is your second stop was miami-dade? >> 4th stop. >> you know, why am I asking you when you could just tell me tell me everything you did to get this far. >> this organization started in 2019, conrad and I graduated from training together in 1978. We had a reunion at the museum that you saw during that clip. Just efore that I did a long bike ride and a bunch of guys in my class decided they wanted to do a bike ride with me. We did a thousand ride mile in 219 down the east coast. It was so much fun. We called it thousand miles of smiles. We thought we would do something else. Conraid live ins heyman. hawaii. >> [Indiscernible] To commemorate me moral day. The name of our canoe is [Word?] Which means rewomen rans in hawaiian. >> the purpose of beyond the teams is to raise awareness and funds for other nonprofits that need our help. We didn't raise money for the museum itself. We raised money for the four charities they over see. There is two scholarship charities one is for college students they have a respite house on the beach in fort pierce and they have a k-9 program. My son was hurt really bad in a par shooting accident. He has a dog like they give away and it is that dog is a huge part of his life. I would never understood how big of deal it is to give someone a well trained assistance dog. It is our privilege to con ten use to serve and help other people. The navy doesn't pay us anymore to go out and do hard things, we have to make them up ourselves. It is a joy to get together with people that see a challenge as an opportunity to do good. So thank you very much. >> thank you and not only do I have mike and conrad here. I have some of our own seals that are part of miami-dade and close by. I would like them to say a couple of words, please. >> hi I am william hernandez I rew up in [Word?] We immigrated to kindle where I graduated from sun set. I graduated the [Word?] At 17. I did that. I am a combat vet reupb. I grew up on the water. So, anything I can do to give back, that's what am all about, helping others. >> all right. >> my name is william gomez similar story. I graduated from palmetto. Went to teams and retired in '94 and I am back home. I love it and thank you very much. >> [Indiscernible] Orpblally from texas. As you see here two other guys that are here we we are 99 percent of the population on the seals team. It is a great honor to be on the teams. It is all about serving your country once you retire the commission doesn't end. We still continue to serve and help. Thank you guys for all of your help. Thank you. >> and I was not a seal, but I am the resident military historian and for the miami military museum and I want you to know right up the cost in fort pierce is where the units were first organized. They were organized by caufman and they were organized by what was called udt's these teams went in on d day with explosives strapped on their backs to blow up the enemy fortifications. The [Word?]. If you think that life can be difficult, try being up to your neck in water while nazi's are shooting at you and trying to blow up things. We have a lot to be thankful for and all of the people that were frog men, udt and also the people who trained to be the drivers for the landing craft. >> thank you. Conrad is looking at you and saying I have a lot more history to talk about. Yeah, mike, I know you too. These men and women ladies and gentlemen that ave served -- the men that have served as navy seals it is incredible to specify and say what they have done. Then we can't because most of it is top secret. We don't discuss and go into it. I will tell you they are the tip of the spear. Been doing an incredible job. And coming from a marine, I am giving up a little bit. I know greatness and I know what the teams do. We all work together and these men and women and these men especially seals have done a job that we should be all extremely proud of. When you talk about going in one direction when something is going wrong and that means running away from it. These are the people that are the 911 to the united states. These are the people they call to make sure things balance out again. That's important to know. And that's why we recognize our community today for he work they con ten use to do and those that live within our community too. I was going to read this whole thing. But you guys did a really good presentation. But, where as beyond the teams first mission was in 219 and it was an 8 thousand mile bike ride for the neuro rehabilitation center. This year the dynamic team will bring the nearly 3 hundred mile journey in 50 mile segments with both [Word?] And support and stop along the way at fund raising events. The proper that o tperbl acknowledgement be given o those ssociated with beyond the teams for the valuable work they are doing to bring awareness and funding to the people in need. Now, therefore be resolved that MAY mayor cava mayor of miami-dade county and myself as CHAIRMAN And the members of county commissioners and behalf of miami-dade county 2 point million residents in this community proactively claim thursday, JULY 8th, 2021 as beyond the teams day. Congratulations gentleman. You can get close, I don't bite man. Come on. [Applause] >> sergeant at arms. If you could shake the tree a little bt, please. [Music] >> ladies and gentlemen. Ladies and gentlemen, if you could please find your seats. My colleagues, if you could please come to the dias. To my colleagues, we have a presentation we are going to do now. I would like you all to come up to your seats. >> if everybody could please stand. >> thank you CHAIRMAN, good morning, everybody. This morning's color guard is brought to ou by the 8, 10th military police company and performing the national anthem is [Name?] The pledge will be brought to you by [Name?] Also part of the 810th mp company. >> color guard, present colors. [Singing of the national anthem.] [Applause] [Pledge of allegiance.] >> color guard, retire colors. >> MR. Vice CHAIRMAN, would you be kind enough to lead us in prayer? >> [Prayer.] >> thank you. You MAY be seated. >> MADAM Clerk, you want to call the roll please. >> commissioner higgins. >> present. >> commissioner garcia. >> present. >> ommissioner heyman will be absent today. Commissioner martinez. >> commissioner regalado, commissioner sota. Vice CHAIRMAN Gillbert. >> commissioner diaz. >> you have 8 members present you have a quorum. >> thank you, MADAM Clerk. >> MADAM Attorney, MR. Attorney, good morning. >> good morning. >> okay. So we are basically down to reasonable opportunity for the public to be heard. >> yes, sir. In accordance of rule 606 members of the public will now have a reasonable opportunity to be heard regarding your nonpublic hearing and which have not been given a previous opportunity to be heard. Members of the public will be given an opportunity to speak when the item is called. You MAY extend he reasonable opportunity. >> okay. Therefore the reasonable opportunity is now open. I am going to start out with MS. Truly [Name?] Cathleen [Name?]. Kimberly [Name?] Steven williamson. Chad freedman each person take a podium I mentioned. One at a time. Sergeant at arms, if you could help us, I would appreciate it. Okay. Each one of you has two minutes please state your name and address clearly for the record and thank you for coming to our commission meeting. >> thank you. I am the executive vice PRESIDENT For the builders association of south florida at offices [Indiscernible] Come here today on item 6b2 regarding the surfside building collapse. Our deepest sympathy thinks go to all of the families first. A tremendous thanks to the rescue staff that are doing horrendous work. They are led by fire chief and all of of the other staff on the ground. Also I want to thapg all of our elected officials. >> please stop for just a second. I need everybody to please sit down that doesn't need to be standing and I need quite so people an be heard, please. Thank you so much, please continue I'm sorry. >> thank you MR. CHAIRMAN. Thank to all of our elected officials mayor cava has been a voice of empathy and strength. CHAIRMAN Diaz you have been present with leadership and guidance that is so important. As builders we are heart broken. This is our home we build these buildings. We are also in the unique position to help to make sure this never happens again. We have assembled a strong working group that includes high-rise builders architects, some engineers as well s attorneys to come together as a working group for any task force that the administration, the county commission, or the state legislature puts together. I am here to offer help and expertise for anything you might need in this regard, hanges to code, inspection, routines and processes. We are here to help. Thank you so much MR. CHAIRMAN. >> thank you. If you each want to take a podium. If you want to stand next to each other that's fine too. We aim to please. >> the reason. >> please state your name and address for the record. >> [Indiscernible] 1903 north west 97th avenue. >> I am kim with [Indiscernible] North west 97th avenue as well. >> we have been the agency of record for miami-dade county department of cultural affairs for the ast 9 years sharing with this ontract with the public relation firms. This is a core piece of our business to our firm, we have hired employees to service this account over time we have partnered with cultural affairs cultural affair events during covid we kept our full staff for the put the work on hold. We were hopeful the county would extend our contract for a year to make up for the lost. We learned in the forth quarter a new [Word?] Ould be released we knew we would need to renew our sbe certification the process of the sbe certification took longer than usual. Four to six weeks han we have experience ed in the past. On NOVEMBER 5th, we start it had process for our renew l. On DECEMBER 23rd two days before christmas [Indiscernible] On JANUARY 7th, jacklin sent us a documentation our [Indiscernible] Was received and processed we did not hear again from sbe until FEBRUARY 9th, over a month. For that site visit which was due to covid, we were done remotely. Then it took another month that he site visit to get approved for MARCH 11th. That's when we received our sbe certification. From NOVEMBER to MARCH. We tried to reach out to procurement to find out the status and were told due to [Word?] Nothing can be discussed. Only in late MAY after 5 months did we learn the bid had been decided our agency was excluded from consideration. Not on the merits of our agency we learned we were disqualified -- >> if you could wrap it up. Please. >> our frustration is four to six week process took four months and eliminated us from the rfp. We would ask for your consideration allowing for a review of this matter. We respect the fact you [Indiscernible] However, we strongly believe out of service being given a fair chance or at least to be part of the fair bid process. The best solution would be to repost the bid and the rebid to be reconsidered for us and other agencies. >> thank you so much, ma'am. >> steve. >> good morning steve williamison [Indiscernible] I yield my time to mayor dade. >> no, we don't yield time. Speak your part and the mayor knows that. F you want to say something, say it. If not I have to give him his time. >> [Indiscernible]. >> mayor, go ahead. >> good morning. [Indiscernible] Today I am speaking to item 82 the for proposals concerning the rehabilitation [Indiscernible] Bridge first let me emphasize the villages appreciation for this commission for taking up this issue. The bridge has been a concern for biscayne residents to commercial traffic in late 2012. We very much support an excel rated program and will support either the submitted plan once we had a chance to review it or alternative highlight ed in the county engineer study of the problems of the current pwrepblg. I also want to stress that our interest in this project is not just as residents of the village as stewards for county residents that travel to the county and state parks that we share key biscayne. We would like to see a plan that fully employs the research of virginia key and the cause way in a matter that is compatible to key biscayne and its important arks we are willing to join the existing proposal if it meets the needs of the county and village citizens. We do however have some concerns. We would ask that the rfp allow bidders alternative improvements to the bridges and cause ways we would also ask we would be actively involved in the selection nd design process. Ske we would like to have a voice in how the cause way is redesigned. It is our hope the final project provides a reasonable balance between the interest of vehicle transportation and recreational use on the cause way. We believe the projects should be separated. Again, thank you for your consideration. And thank you for your commitment to this county and if this issue is taken up later I would appreciate if the commission would allow me to speak further. >> could you give me your full name and address? >> [Indiscernible]. >> thank you, sir. >> thank you. From the city, I have [Name?] And [Name?]. Are they here? Okay. Come down and speak. And also mr. Ventura, is he here? >> good morning MR. Chair, members of the board. I am speak on item 8m1 which is a. >> give me your name and address. >> robert [Name?] [Indiscernible] This is a solid waste agreement between the county and city of sweet water. We are month to month basis. Their service is unsatisfactory to not say anything else. Therefore our desire is to acquire county services we urge you to consider and please pass this agreement. >> all right. Thank you for your support. Thank you. >> MR. Ventura, I guess he is not here. Okay. Thank you. So with that, I on't have any other cards. Is there anybody else that would like to speak at this time for the reasonable opportunity MAY speak. I just need your name and address for the ecord and fill out a card when you finish. So ith that, ma'am, you are recognized. >> thank you for the record I am tanya wilson. I bid you tkpwroetings from the mayor and council north miami. Back in 2019 the city did its own independent study looking at the septic systems we have. We have over 124 septic systems over the last 20 years we have had a 1 point 5 increase in our water table. There is some level of contamination happening. Just within our city aalone. We know there is a spread and risk for path gins and a risk for human health. We recognized there is a threat to the biscayne bay and we ant to lend support to that item and to task that resolution. The city would like to stay at the table as a key stake holder. There is an opportunity for the city of north miami to be part of that task force. We think we can lend support to that effort. Again, north miami is on board and support f that initiative. Thank you MR. Chair and the board. >> thank you ma'am, I need your address. >> my address is 776 north east 126 city in the beautiful city of north miami. Thank you. >> thank you. Sir? >> good morning. My name is [Name?] Louis. The address of my office is 77 of north east 125th street and I would like to piggy back off her comments we are support of item 11a as she mentioned we are impacted by the adverse effects from the septic systems we are proactively converting from septic to suer systems a lot of these locations where we have septic systems are in flood prone areas. Ultimately that makes their way to biscayne bay or the ca canal. We would like to be a participant in the septic system ask force and you have our full support regarding that item. Additionally, I would like to kphet on item 4e. It is the item regarding the permitting on local roadways. We are actually in opposition to that item. It does not seem to be favorable to the city for at least the way we have read the item so far. We need a little bit more clarity on the road ins north miami that will be impacted. It is not clearly defined in the ordnance. We are not in favor of item 4e. Thank you for your time. >> thank you, sir. Ma'am? >> good morning commissioners and everybody else in their respectable places. My name is joan rutherford I live at 1256 north 56th street here in miami. I was supposed to be here in reference to model city cac agenda item 79. I was told that wasn't going to be able to be spoke upon. Then, I decided to ask for a public comment section to at least let me express myself a little bit because of the cost of affordable housing rising from 250k to 350k. I know I can't pay and the rest of the people that live around there can't pay either. The thing is this. You want to make it cheaper, but you want to raise the price. I now can hear my neighbor snoring through the wall. To raise the price, and you are still making it cheaper. It is not fair to us as tenents. We are struggling to make a way and the opportunities are not there as much as they should be. I am asking you all to take upon your heart to actually listen to what I am asking you as far as raising the cost of living in our area. I mean, other areas might can afford it. I know our area we are struggling to get by with what we are doing. Thank you for letting me speak. >> thank you, m'am. >> again my name is joan rutherford. >> thank you, ma'am. Is there anybody else? Ma'am? >> good morning my name is christina [Name?] [Indiscernible] I come as an advocate and voice for all. I am going to echo what joan is saying we are speaking on behalf of 7d that is raising the affordable housing crisis to 299 thousand. If we are not raising the minimum wage and income. Low income families cannot afford a house for that price. I understand that we have an issue with the developers and they need to pay for their cost of materials and labor, I urge them build townhouses, find another solution, let's not raise the low income housing prices to 2 t 9 thousand, consider the people, thank you. >> thank you, ma'am. And, I believe that item, just for reference sake has been heard in committee. I gave the respect of allowing -- please understand subject to the committees, everything is pretty much heard ladies and gentlemen. With that, is there anybody else -- there is two more? On this same item? Okay. They need to come down. >> my name is reverend wj carpenter. I have a letter here I don't understand. I need some [Indiscernible] Hearing here at 9:30 this morning. That's why I am here. >> could I have somebody go down and help -- . Yeah, reverend, who is the next purpose in lean so we can figure out what it is and we will go back to you if you don't mind. >> just have a seat. >> if you could sit down for a second and we can find out. I don't ant you standing if you don't have to. If other people could make their way down, please? >> okay. [Not in english.] >> any name is gloria [Name?] And I reside at 1191 [Indiscernible]. [Not in english.] >> I am here to explain you living here at this address for three years. [Not in english.] >> and I pay 1 thousand dollars. My rent is 1 thousand [Not in english.] >> and my apartment has never been given any type of maintenance. Everything is [Word?] And stinks. [Not in english.] >> and a lot of animals go through the windows because I have no screens on them. [Not in english.] >> rats, cock roaches, lot of cock roaches go through the windows. [Not in english.] >> that's all. >> MADAM, you live in the city or live in miami-dade? [Not in english.] >> county. >> okay. [Not in english.] Thank you very much. We will find out. Okay. Did we -- . Ma'am? >> good morning. >> good morning. >> honorable chair commissioner. My name is sharron fraiser [Name?] I am speaking on item 7d. I know there was amendments made. I want to speak my heart. Being a young lady coming from new york in 1997 moving back home because of my mom who is a retired nurse. It was hard to find housing. I had to move in with my brother for a little while until I got myself together. When the ami of liberty city the 24 thousand and brownsville is 24 thousand because of the fiu that came to all the 16 target areas of the cac and asked us for our participation in writing. When a person live not guilty little haiti like I do. Who keeps my area clean? I like to give thanks to public housing and community development. The salaries have not gone up. When we just increased the minimum wage until we have a 15 dollars an hour salary, then you can see. Again we have a senior sitses in miami garden and liberty city and brownsville that need help fixing up their homes. So I am asking you commissioner for your support. If ou see something, then say something. My mom lives in [Word?] Tower. And have been in this commission talking about that. This was a couple years ago. I thank you, sir. And GOD bless you. >> GOD bless you too, ma'am. Thank you. Did we figure out the gentleman's situation? Or does he still want to speak on the matter? He still wants to speak on the matter? Okay. He is good? Is he okay with the help he is getting? Okay. Thank you. So with that, anybody else? Okay. Anybody else? He has already spoke. Okay. So we are good? All right. So with that said, i think that everybody that has wanted the to speak and the reasonable opportunity has spoken from what I understand. Anybody else? Okay. With that, the reasonable opportunity time is now closed. And I will continue on with the rest of he meeting. Let's set the agenda. MADAM Attorney, thank you. >> yes, good morning. There are a few preliminary matters on item 8f10 commissioner higgins is adding her name to the list. Item 8h2 commissioner sosa adds her name to the poll list. 8I1 commissioner regalado is releasing her polling of this item and she was the only polling commissioner. 8o1 commissioner higgins adds her name. 11a11 commissioner regalado is pulling this item. And 11a16 commissioner martinez is pulling this item. I have an additional cosponsorship request on 14a3 commissioner higgins is assuming sponsorship of this item. The items to be considered on today's meetings is those listed in the printed final agenda. The commission will approve all of these item by a single vote except ordnances except for first reading and item 6a1 and the chair's order of the day provides the item is at 11 A.M. Item 6b2 regarding the direct payment program. And ordnances for second reading. You have item 8a1, 8a28f6, 8f6 and 8f11. You have your items subject to the 4 day rule under section 14. Item 1I1, 8f1, 8f4, 8f10, 8f13, 8g1, 8h2, 801, 11a2, 11a611a16, 13, a1, and 15 c2. Item 14a1 this is a first reading item. And 14a2, 14a3. Motion to set the agenda. >> MR. Chair 4 day rule 14a3. >> okay 14a3. >> MR. Chair, I am willing to et the agenda with the request from different commissioners to defer items 2b7, 3a1, 5e, 5s. 8f2, 11a15 are the item that is have been requested for detperl. Commissioner heyman is not here so she requested three of her items do receive a memo from her and the others are from the administration; right? >> I got lost. >> all right. Let's get it together and slow down. >> want me to repeat it? Commissioner heyman and others by the administration 2b7, 3a1, 5e, 5f, 8d1, 8f2, 11a15. With those detperls I move the agenda. >> okay. Have I a motion -- >> MR. Chair [Cross talk. >> MR. Chair? >> commissioner higgins. >> I believe in order to defer items 5e and 5f we need to approve item 11a15 allowing the time extension to the next agenda. If we could move that with the agent tka I would like to do so. >> MR. CHAIRMAN. I would like to move with the aenda. >> I have an aid or abet next to including that with the agenda. I need comments I need to make on that item. 8f10. >> so 8f10 you want to be added to the poll list. And I am not going to defer 8 -- what number? 15. >> 1115. >> okay. Perfect. With that any other items commissioner hardiman. >> I would like to be add today the oll list for item 7a. Item 7d. And then for item 7f. >> [Indiscernible] Need toeupl to -- that's fine. Any other items? Anybody else? >> okay. Have a motion and second commissioner martinez. >> to be clear of the setting of the agenda what is included and what is not. >> MADAM Attorney, let's revise all of this mess. >> I believe the items being deferred as part of the setting of the agenda are only the items list ed in the changes sheet. Item 2b7, 3a1, 5e, 5f, 8d1, and 8f2. Those are the items deferred with the setting of the agenda. Would you like me to read what is left on the poll list or does that satisfy the question. >> I thought khrrp concerns -- >> we left it so -- >> 11a15 remains on the poll list. >> it is still there it is not deferred. >> I will second it then, thank you. >> with that, we have a motion, we have a second. All in favor say I. >> I. >> and I would like to at this time, commissioner monestime for a moment of personal privilege. >> thank you MR. Chair. At this time, I would like to read from a prepared statement. Yesterday, we all woke up to the assignation -- to the news of the asash kwraeugs to the PRESIDENT Of haiti which is et another blow to the people of haiti. At this time, I want to take a moment to say thank you to you MR. Chair, to my colleagues and thers for your calls, prayers and supports to the people of haiti and to your haitian con stitch wit I as well. They are facing an impossible situation with the escalation of political unrest. [Indiscernible] Is creating a host of secondary issues such as a disruption of community level social functioning, family separation, increased financial burdens on host families, forced school closures and general fear among the effected populations. Haiti has struggled to roll out its covid vex nation program. With the rising of cases it is one of the -- it is one of only a hand full of countries to administer doses to the population. In the midst of this heart breaking situation it is not time to turn our back on the suffering of the community. I will be introducing and urging and seek your support MR. Chair and this board to urge the biden administration and our county to allocate cps funding for haitians and srepbz wail kwrapbs. We ask all of you thatvenezuelans. We ask all of you that have already reached out to our office, myself and to your friends in the community to continue to pray for -- not only for their loved one ins n haiti. At this time, I want to say thank you to all of you for your show of support as you keep the haitin people in your prayers. We have heeded many calls that people are afraid for their family members, loved ones, and friends. It is our ope once again that the people of haiti come together and find piece and solidarity and solve their problems. For we know indeed that violence doesn't solve anything. Thank you so very much for the opportunity. I would like to take a moment of sigh vennes. I know that is something you wanted to do earlier, we will do it in your requests. If we could please stand for a moment of silence. >> thank you so much. Thank you commissioner monestime. Okay. Commissioner higgins, I know you had an issue and want to bring it up now. >> oh. As you know MR. Chair I sent a memo, I have to leave at noon today. There is a few items if it is possible to take earlier wonderful. If not I am happy to defer them. I know we have a very important discussion that could take priority. >> you had two items you wanted to bring forth if I understand. >> if possible. >> 11a and 11a15. >> I have 11a15 that is the cra discussion on behalf of commissioner heyman. And 14a3 would be -- I'm sorry that was four day ruled. 11a15 would be the other one and 7d which is second reading on homeowner ship which if the discussion is lengthy I am happy to defer that to another meeting. We can wait two weeks on 7d. I will defer 7d if someone will second that. >> go ahead. Commissioner monestime second it. >> 7d am I correct. >> 7d deferred. >> all in tpaeur say I. >> I. >> 7d is deferred. >> if you would like to hear 11a15 I know we have miami beach folks but I know gillbert has some questions. >> let's go ahead and hear them both. So both the same thing. Commissioner gillbert and have is CHAIRMAN Gillbert. >> thank you. I am going to agree to the item eventually because my colleague isn't here and it is her item. Also I had conversations with the mayor of miami beach regarding the north beach cra. I am not completely convinced that north beach needs the cra to redevelop north beach. I am not completely convinced of that. What I m sure of that the city of miami beach does not participate in the homeless trust. When people purchase things at restaurants in miami beach like the rest of the county. It seems [Word?] To me they want a cra for north beach that will redevelop itself but they don't participate -- it eliminates slum and blithe. They don't help us eal with the community and our homelessness problem. I want to opportunity to have that conversation with miami beach. What needs the to happen is they need to send a resolution to the state legislature and they need to allow them to opt in. We will get an item before them and I would ask y colleagues and the mayor to encourage them to participate. Homelessness s a real problem for us. I sit on the homeless trust. The only time you hear about it is when we are eing criticized. In truth, it is something we should be dealing with as a community. I do not believe ultimately that you say you want to refer general funds from the entire county for county usage to remedy slum and blithe that you want let tourists that are coming pay a little bit more to get rid of homelessness. >> that brings a point. I think this is just an extension these two and hen it comes before us, I think that's a time and sally is not near that's why it is deferred. These extensions are very important. This is the time they need to do t if I am correct commissioner higgins go ahead. >> thank you. I do think it would be wise of us to defer this until commissioner heyman sends about two blocks of this is in her district. Until she returns. While we are here. I have also worked very deeply with the city of miami beach on the cra and one of the reasons I would like to make sure it comes forward is I have asked for specific changes in the items we will be reviewing to make sure there is a dedicated source of funding should the cra be approved by this board for affordable housing. It is not yet as strong as I would like to see. Miami beach is aware of that. So with that, I will move the detperl. >> before that takes place commissioner martinez has put in to speak on this. >> no. Yes, I had but I am fine with the detperl. What happened with 8f2? >> good fer. What happened with 8f2? >> good question. It was on the list that was called and then. >> it was deferred. >> we didn't take a vote on it. >> we took a vote on all that was mentioned. >> sir, one that I want to make sure that you let me speak about is 11a15. >> MAY I finish. >> I know there is a motion. >> MAY I finish? >> so you are asking about 8f2 we jumped from -- >> no I thought you were going to peak on this. Diaz asked a simple question. >> I phrased my motion improrperly thank you mad dumb attorney. >> give me one second commissioner higgins. >> it is my understanding MR. Attorney was it deferred 8f2? >> so with that, understanding MR. Attorney -- was 8f2 deferred? >> yes, sir. >> thank you. That answers your question. Commissioner higgins. >> I misspoke. I am just moving 11a 1r5. >> that's what I thought you were saying. >> sorry about that sir. >> have a motion to move 11a15, I have a second. Commissioner sosa. >> I want to make sure because commissioner heyman is the sponsor of this item. If we don't approve this item the other items will die. I am very happy to say that 345eu78 each [Word?] Services for years they funded 3.3 million dollarses for miami beach funds at shelters nationally recognized homeless [Word?]. Additional funding for victims advocacy groups in the community. 250 thousand dollars for homeless trust. And county domestic violence board. They have been allocating those fundings in the city for those needs. That's why I wanted to make sure this item passes. If not, the other two are going to be dead on arrival. >> vice CHAIRMAN. >> I am glad you brought that up. This is the thing the reason why we want them participating is it allow us to have funds depending on the great any problems addressing this county we shouldn't be dependent on a yearly vote. We can have this built into a system and not just dependent on what they felt like doing. While I appreciate the things they have done. I want them to be active participants in the homeless trust. >> thank you these are the items is 1a8 and 11a15. Both of them are moved forward and I second. So MR. Commissioner monestime. >> is there a motion on 11 -- the motions on. >> the motion is on both. >> [Indiscernible]. >> there is just time expansion on them. >> can I ask staff a question on that? >> absolutely. >> I know that his shop has over site over this. >> george, take one of the mic's please. >> thank you. Please provide me with an idea why this time extension is needed. >> good morning commissioner george fernandez when the board approved the finding of necessity it gave them exactly a year to come back to the board. A year was actually JULY 8th, 2021 because we are not taking up these items today. The beach would have to start that process all over again. >> have you been -- meaning you have not be able to -- >> the beach has completed all the items they were on the agenda today but commission per heyman asked for a defer in order to defer this item this resolution needs to be moved forward so these can be heard at a later date. >> this is just a time extension on these. >> I had a motion and a second. I elieve these are -- just give a roll call MADAM Clerk on both these items. >> commission per higgins, commission per garcia, commissioner hardemon. >> clarification on the vote. What is the 8th item? >> it is a similar item for the city. >> what? >> guys, we need to ask these questions. >> if you move to a vote I don't know what we are voting there is no other time for me to say it. I am asking you what other number am I looking at? >> I'm sorry, you are wearing the mask sometimes I can't hear too well. >> 11a8. >> both up to pass. >> yes. >> y motion is in the affirm teu. >> thank you. I have affirmative for him. >> commissioner higgins. >> yes. >> commissioner martinez. >> nay on both. >> commissioner monestime. >> [Indiscernible]. >> commissioner regalado. >> yes. >> commissioner sosa. >> yes. >> commissioner sota. >> CHAIRMAN Diaz. >> yes. >> [Indiscernible]. >> okay. Let's continue on. We have a time crunch. Let's see how much of the agenda we can get through. MADAM Attorney. Also, since we have the time starting at 11, depending on what happens we will take a break at 12 or might extend it a little further depending on the discussion and come back to the rest of the agenda. We have a long agenda. With that, MADAM Attorney. >> yes, sir, there were a few aviation items pursuant to florida law need a separate vote. There were five of them items 8a1, 8a2, 8f6, 8f8, and 8f11. Would you like to take a motion to approve these now. >> yes, ma'am. I would like to take a motion to approve them. The. >> we need to do them separately 8a1. >> moved. >> commissioner higgins second my commissioner sosa. All in favor say I. Any opposed? >> 8a2 is the next one. >> moved. >> ordnance. >> no these are all resolutions. >> that's what I thought. >> I have these machines driving me crazy here. I apologize they are noisy today. >> the next waive and give up is 8a2. >> mved. >> commissioner higgins and the vice CHAIRMAN. All in favor say I? >> I. >> any opposed? None. Next one. >> 8f6. >> moved. >> second. >> commissioner higgins and commissioner sosa. >> all in favor say I. >> any opposed. >> 8f89. >> motion chair seconds all in favor? >> I. >> any opposed? >> next item. >> 8f11. >> moved. >> I have a motion from commissioner higgins and a second by the CHAIRMAN. All in favor say I. >> I. >> any opposed? >> and MR. CHAIRMAN 14a2 was not pulled. >> motion on 14a2, please? >> commissioner hardemon items I am happy to move it though. >> commissioner hardemon. >> I am happy to second. >> so moved. >> moved by economying tpher hardemon seconded by higgins. >> move 14a1 for [Word?] >> that's a first reading item. I am happy to read it. >> go ahead and do it. He already made the motion second by the vice CHAIRMAN. >> this is -- >> I was actually trying to bifer kate that. I don't want to vote for that. >> I am going to hold off on that commissioner mrtinez. >> continue on. >> what would you like to do next MR. Chair? >> first readings. >> ordnance related to leadership. Removing the children's trust from the list of county boards whose members are prohibited from serving on more than one board. Item 4b is an ordnance relate today water rescue stations proactively heubgts relates the to water rescuehibits relates the to water rescue stations tampering with a county owned facility providing a penalty sever ability and 4c. [Indiscernible] Of the code. Modifying certain requirements for removal of a tree that is causing damage to certain real property reducing requirements and permitting process under certain circumstances add mending 49-7. To demonstrate acceptance with the provision of performing work constitutes of the permit term inclusion in the code 4d ordnance amended by ordnance argue righting issue answer by the county and various series before [Indiscernible] To refund certain other port obligations providing for payment of bonds from certain at re knews at sea port department from pledge of full faith and credit or kof unanimouses setting forth rights and remedies of holders of such bonds providing for determination of specific terms interest rates and other details including authorized projects to be funded. Providing issuance providing credit facilities and hedge tkpwroeplts with respect to bonds as determinedagreements with respect to bonds as determined by the county 4e incorporated and unincorporated article 14 of chapter 2 of the code. [Indiscernible] From charging fees and posing fees on certain rights and rights of way. Regarding enforcement making conforming changes inclusion in the code 4f is an ordnance special taxing district in the county bond by [Indiscernible] On the east by east gulf drive. And on the west by west gulf drive [Indiscernible] Maintenance and street lighting district and services to be provided. [Indiscernible] Varies public improvements and to provide for the installation of street lights. [Indiscernible] Waiving provisions of resolution r130064g is e stab hrerbing a taxing district. [Indiscernible]Stablishing a Identifying services to be provided authorizing nd mayor and to be main taepbed and operated and provide the installation of street lights. Withtained and operated and provide the installation of street lights. With florida power and light and authorizing the mayor to execute the agreement. R13006 [Indiscernible] Effective date 4h is establishing a texing district in the county bounded by the north. On the east by 185 avenue on the south [Indiscernible] Known and described as sraoeubging steel estates taxing disstricts authorizing and directing the mayor and desinatee. Approving of street lighting agreement and authorizing the mayor to execute the agreement. Aiving provisions r13006 from exclusion of the code 4I is establishing a special taxing district. [Indiscernible] 14a1 ordnance relating to criminal history screening practices excepting miami-dade dispatchers from the practices outlined in amending 2-31 of the code inclusion in the code and an effective date and the vice chair wanted to bifer kate this one as well. I don't see him. >> MR. Vice chair? >> which one was the one -- >> what number was it. >> I understood the vice chair to want to bifercate4a and 14a1. >> we good. >> moved -- >> which one is 14a1? >> [Indiscernible]. >> 14a1. I didn't want to include it in the vote. I didn't believe we should be creating an exception for fear ighter dispatch. We don't discuss it. Just didn't want to vote. Ou all can take a vote on it. >> I move. >> I move -- the items are moved by commissioner sosa seconded by commissioner martinez. >> all in favor say I? >> roll call. MADAM Clerk. >> commissioner garcia? >> MR. Chair I think there is clarification that needs to be made through the city attorney. S there clarification -- is there 4a through 4I is that what we are voting on or 4b through 4I. >> I was just asking signalling to the vice chair if he wanted to bifercate4a. >> that the is children's trust item that allows them to serve on multiple committees. >> okay. Well, et's move on. >> to commissioner hardemon question, I believe the motion is on 4b through 14a1. So 4b through -- 4I. >> 4I. >> as well as item 14a1. Is that correct? >> no. >> no. >> so then 4b through 4I. >> I have a motion by commissioner sosa, second by commissioner martinez. >> commissioner garcia? Commissioner hardemon? For. >> commissioner higgins. >> yes. >> commissioner martinez. >> I. >> commissioner monestime. >> yes. >> commissioner regalado. >> yes. >> commissioner higgins. >> vice CHAIRMAN Gillbert. >> yes. >> CHAIRMAN Diaz. >> yes. >> 4a, I believe >> yes, sir. >> I have a motion on 4a? Anybody wants to a make a motion. >> I [Word?] For the senate senator. >> commissioner hard hard. >> against. >> commissioner higgins. >> no. >> commissioner martinez. >> I. >> commissioner monestime. >> no. >> commissioner regalado. >> yes. >> commissioner sosa. >> yes. >> commissioner soto. >> commissioner higgins. >> for. >> commissioner garcia. >> vice CHAIRMAN Gillbert. >> no. >> thank you. >> CHAIRMAN Diaz. >> yes. >> motion fails 6 to 4. >> the motion fails. >> the motion passes, I believe by one. >> by more than that. >> repeat the vote. >> MADAM Clerk. [Laughter]. >> martinez what did you say. >> this is what happens when you have meetings on thursdays. >> you are right. We re off centered. >> we are off centered. >> MADAM Clerk. >> CHAIRMAN Diaz, I have six recorded as a yes and four recorded as a no. >> so it passes >> yes, I am sorry. >> you said failed MADAM Clerk. >> I apologize. >> I am listening to the machines and it is thursday, so that's the reason. So we are good to go. With that, 14 -- what was left in the 14's before we move on, I need to make a statement on 14a2 so I can bring that back. So ould I have a motion, please? >> second. >> okay. I have a motion to bring it back. >> second by the vice CHAIRMAN. All in favor say I. >> I. >> I. >> anybody opposed? None. Now it is more before us again. >> could you read that out loud MADAM Attorney. >> you want me to read 14a1 again. >> 14a2 is the one I am going to bring it back. This is to approve the american prosperity -- o approve the money receiving and we have receptive of that. I want to make sure the administration brings back the plan when it is time that they are ready to precept. As soon as possible. Whenever they want. I want to see how it is going to be structured as all of us do. I know we have the report. He memorandum. Let's see it as soon as you present it. Question by commissioner sosa. >> at the end of the the day the money we received the federal money and everything, who makes the decision of where the funning goes. Ma'am dam attorney, MR. Attorney? >> that's a policy matter for the board. >> the members of the board of county commissioners are the ones who decide where the funding is going to be allocated. Am a right or wrong. >> yes, ma'am, the board can do that. >> thank you MR. Chair. >> thank you. With that, do I have a motion? >> [Indiscernible]. >> moved by the vice CHAIRMAN. >> excuse me hardemon. >> excuse me. I have a motion for you? Moved by commissioner hardemon second by the CHAIRMAN. >> roll call. >> commissioner higgins. >> yes. >> commission per higgins. >> I. >> commissioner monestime commissioner rgalado. >> yes. >> kphegs tpher sosa. >> yes. >> commissioner higgins. >> for. >> commissioner garcia. >> commissioner hardemon. >> for. >> vice fair man gillbert. >> for. >> CHAIRMAN Diaz. >> yes. >> motion passes. >> on 14a1. Somebody just told me we didn't do a vote because of ordnance by roll call. So let's do 14a1 again, please. >> I move it. >> there was a motion. >> second. >> motion by commissioner martinez second by commissioner sosa. >> let me explain it. Back in sa this board adopted an order dance right off the at they were taken off. Exceptions were made back then that police officers, contributional officers and those that carry gun, badge and have access to certain information. Miami-dade dispatchers were left off of that. Miami-dade fire recue is requesting it and this is an extremely confusing memo I had to read it three times. It is -- tphorpblg r in other words this county does not involve that we are adding dispatcher because they have access to the hiipa law and a lot of sensitive information. Moved again. >> second my commissioner sosa. One question, I see the pba in the audience and I believe they are supportive. If that's the case. Thumbs up? And fire? Also? Fire also here representing here. All right. I wanted to make sure. >> vice CHAIRMAN. >> it is their request. >> I wanted to make sure they were here also. >> CHAIRMAN Thank you for recognizing I was [Indiscernible] Extensively. I did read it t was a very confusing memo. He memo needs to be present ed in a different way. We are try to include them I appreciate that. This is the thing we decided as a community we want to ban he box. We didn't want an arrest. An arrest isn't even a charge. An arrest can be made on the scene if -- people can be arrested and have done absolutely nothing wrong. They might not ever be charged by your chief law enforcement officer. They MAY not ever be judged by a jury of their peers. I understand the exception the board this made. But I don't want to extend this list. If we say they have access to hiipa information so do people in hr. So do people in numbers department in this county. I don't think we should be extending this list. I don't think we should continue with policy that group more people cover more people with a sigma of having been arrested when the truth is a lot of people arrested did nothing wrong. Am willing to go to committee and talk about these things. I am reasonable and I differ on these things thank you MR. CHAIRMAN. >> thank you. Okay. Commissioner regalado. >> just quickly to ebbing quo the vice CHAIRMAN's point. I think we can carve out an exception for that. There are certain arrested that can be excluded from this. For example marijuana 20 years ago not marijuana today; right? I think reasonable people can come up with some exclusions and I think it is a good idea. >> okay. Since this was a first reading and we have all talked on it. Which was my mistake to allowing to start in the first place. We will let it go on. It is thursday. Joe is right we are all off. Roll call MADAM Clerk. >> commissioner higgins. >> yes. >> commissioner martinez. >> I. >> commissioner monestime commissioner regalado. >> yes. >> commissioner sosa. >> yes. >> commissioner soto. >> commissioner higgins. >> for. >> commissioner garcia. >> commissioner hardemon. >> for. >> vice hairman gillbert. >> no. >> CHAIRMAN Diaz. >> yes. >> motion passes. Okay. MADAM Attorney. Go ahead MR. Monestime. >> before you go to MADAM Attorney, I would like to take an opportunity to introduce some of my interns that are currently in the audience. First one is -- I would like to have them stand up when I call their names up. [Name?] Is a senior at north miami senior high who plans to major in health science. Or florida state university her future career choice is ultrasound technician. I would like alyia to stand up if you are here. Please welcome alyia [Applause] >> and also [Name?] Is senior at mass academy that plans to study marine biology or organize nothing ra if I at florida international please stand up. Welcome, I ask a lot of questions around this hamber here. Whoever you eet here and talk to. They have a lot of teach you uys and all of us. Be curious. Thank you so very much. >> thank you now that you did that. I would like to also introduce my two interns that are here. If you could stand up for st. Thomas law school. Thank you for being here and interning for us and helping out. And MR. [Name?] That is here finances major, thank you from fiu. >> thank you. Thank you for starting that. And now commissioner vice chairman gillbert. >> I thank you since we are introducing interns. I would like to introduce my intern [Name?] I am joking [Laughter]. >> so everybody is on today. With that, releases? >> not your grand parents either. >> can I release items? >> sorry, I can't hear too well. Say it again. >> [Indiscernible]. >> [Indiscernible] Can I release some items? >> release some items. >> sorry. Forget it it is one of those days. >> it will be so done. >> on the releases before you do it commissioner higgins. >> it is introduce your interns today. To follow suit we have johnathan gonzolez and we want to introduce him to. Welcome jonathan. >> anybody else? Releases commissioner martinez? Please. >> 8g1 somebody would like to move it. >> 8g1. >> I'll move it. >> commissioner higgins moved it. Second by the chair? It is an order dance. >> resolution. >> all in favor say I. >> I. >> any opposed? One martinez. >> go ahead. >> 8f1. I just pulled it because the department has an amendment to start of. If you want to hear the amendment. That's all it is for. What number is it again? 8f1. >> [Indiscernible] Or not? >> yes. >> so that's all. Anything else? >> we can read it. >> you can read it? Go ahead, please. >> the proposed lease agreement between the county and school board apen decks c beginning on handwritten note 153 where the school board hand been head start and early head start services since 2012 commissioner martinez would like to amend this to include the county [Word?] Center south property located at 28205 south west 225 court. Number 307901, 0010 to allow the school board to continue to occupy the property for this purpose. >> as amended. >> aphepded by commissioner martinez seconded by commissioner regalado. >> all in favor I. >> I. >> ny opposed? >> MR. Chair, I have a [Indiscernible] Of release. >> okay senator garcia says he wants to release his portion of 8f13 commissioner regalado has that item noted as a poll. >> 8f13. >> I have a quick comment on that. >> if it is going to be a comment it could turn into longer. >> I have a release as well. >> is it a quick comment commissioner regalado. >> yes. >> go aead. >> we keep getting these orders, you know, these [Word?] from the administration and since they are based on excel sheet I was going to ask ed if they could put the time and contract. It has the amounts but doesn't have the time and contracts we are at a point where we should be proving these closer to the actual time especially as we deal with fema funding and I would also like more information on the fema reimbursement. We have the amounts but don't have the fema piece so we don't know how much is coming from the federal government and what we are responsible for. >> okay. >> do you have [Word?] On the iem. >> would like to see a full discloser this is taxpayers dollars as well as the ones that come from the state and federal government. >> with that. >> move it. >> I have a motion by commissioner regalado second my commissioner sosa all in favor I. >> I. >> any opposed? >> I have one other release 11a6. I pulled it o say thank you to commissioner martinez. He has ever since for the past two years he and I have worked together to make sure we have improved the police presence and the security presence and tools and techniques that we use on the metro rail. I was wondering if you would allow me to be a coprime sponsor on this one. >> oefp coprime. >> yes, please. Come on. >> I got screwed already on that one time. >> I have to ask for the order. I am going to support it and I appreciate you working with me. >> yes. >> so that's coprime on that item. >> wait guys -- stop a second. When you guys are saying you are releasing an item. If it turns into a full discussion, then, you know, let's not put it on. All right? Commissioner regalado. >> I have the other polls. >> that's why the issue is. >> I am going to release it. I want to thank you commissioner martinez commissioner higgins and I have the bulk of this in our district. And I wanted to note going forward how this works with the security guards. I know we talked about that too. >> I actually have a question on that too. I want to know the issue of cost and what happens to what was standard there and how does it move around. I am supportive ofp the item and making sure. I would like to ask a couple of questions coming down. Let's go ahead and hold off a second. Is there any other just releases? Go ahead. >> it is a release my own item 11a11. I am adding an amendment to page 5 section 1 the last section urther directed to maintain and update data base in a form accessible to he proper appraiser and the office of the commissioner auditor. This is on the septic tanks. I would love to have your support. Thank you. >> I can move it. >> motion. >> second. >> as amended of course. >> second by the vice CHAIRMAN. All in favor say I. >> I. >> anybody opposed? None. Okay. MADAM Attorney, first of all any other releases? Go ahead. Sorry this is 4c. Commissioner sosa's item. I wanted to add a friendly amendment of tkeupblgtization of the permits. >> that was first reading it passed. >> okay. Thanks. >> CHAIRMAN If I MAY. >> a release? >> item 801, 803. If I MAY, I think we have an extension for time on 801 or 803 it is an extension of time and money. 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Thank you r. CHAIRMAN. >> thank you. >> moved. >> part of this is in my district to the director. The delay from 78 place to the meter station on 72nd, no one on the department has had the courtesy to call and explain the delay and the community deserves an explanation. we are here to represent those wh