Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners

This is a captions test. >>speaker: Good morning. >>speaker: There we go, okay. I think we woke up the place a little bit. You know, we are here and I will ask my colleagues if they could start coming down. It is an important day in presentations. The irst person -- by the way -- . Color guard. Ready? At your mark color guard. You can sit. It gives me great honor today to present a person that is very special to me and to many, many people. Not only in Dade county, but in our nation. This lovely lady has endured more than most parents ever want to endure. Her son is a metal of honor recipient. Her son is Marine. That gave his ultimate sacrifice for his fellow Marines. When there was a grenade thoupb in the middle of a platoon, he jumped on the granade and took the mrsa himself by saving everybody else. That is what the marine Corps instills in us and that's what a marine does. He did it selfishly to save everybody around him. And that's a true hero. His mom is here with us today followed by [Word?] Sergeant. You want to come up? Georgie Carter is a mom of pfc Carter. Not only is she my dear friend and I love this woman. This woman volunteers every day at the va. She is a golden mother. She gives everything that she does to deal with the suffering families that loose a loved one. She goes and talks. She is recognized nationally. I think it was the President Too of the golden mothers. She has done so much for so many. Come on down and join us, please. That is important to us that today she is recognized by all of us. Okay? So, I just want you guys o understand how important this lady is to all of us. And today, we are going to present her with something. But, before we do, Georgie sp?) You know our love for you and we see the future standing right behind us. [Name?] Has always made sure that we learned the way we all learned and discipline and the respect that comes with it. To me, I see the future standing tall. And I know that is something that you have a big hand and part of. So, to the people that don't know you, can you say some words please. >>speaker: Well, I'm surprise today be here first of all. They woke me out of my good sleep and got me up. Am very, very proud of the things I have done. The va hospital is named after my son. That took a long time to get that. We just recently removed [Word?] And took them to Alington and had a full ceremony there. Not back at the hospital right now because of this koefd koefd that we have. As soon as I clear things up, I am going back nd get behind my desk and I love to tell people where to go. And that's my job up front. Tell you where your appointments are. So, thank you very much. [Applause] >>speaker: I usually don't like to speak. Having worked for Georgie for 15 years she is always throwing me under the bus whether it be here at the White House, in Arlington. Even at my young age, I can't keep up with her. He is dynamic. She was ready to go again. When she was 89, I'm not going to tell you, she is going to be 90 soon, but she will be. But, she has spent all her time keeping his name alive. It has been my pleasure to be her [Word?] Camp to take her all over the country. Whenever she calls be here. She said get here, we are going to the White House and I said yes, ma'am. Bruce was a true her row. A her row to us all and to this nation and we thank Georgie to her sacrifice and the other mothers that have sacrificed their children to the service of their country and we appreciate it. Thank you all for your service. I see the responders, police department, fire department, besides being a retired marine and detective of New York City, I appreciate everything you do for this country every single day. I even like [Indiscernible]. [Applause] >>speaker: Thank God that Gunnie likes me. >>speaker: Well, I of course stand here in awe. Awe of what you have done. Not just in honor f your son, but for all of the men and women that serve. You have been [Word?] You are legendary. I did not know you jumped out of airplanes. I had the great honor and pleasure to stand with you when we September the remains up to Arlington. I want to thank the chair that has done so much to make sure your story is told. [Indiscernible]. We just stand in great gratitude for the sacrifice you can't imagine. I can't imagine. Know what you have done, you have done for everyone. Thank you so much. It is wonderful that you point out the future behind us. The young men and women who are training and preparing to protect us all. Thank you so very much. >>speaker: Thank you Madam Mayor. As me memorial day and weekend comes up. This is the true meaning. To remember those that have fallen. To us it is a sacred weekend and day. And it is important that we continue the legacy in our country. It shows our values and who we are and shows the respect for those that make sure that gave their ultimate sacrifice for us to be able to have meetings like this. For us to be able to go to the park and enjoy life. Go to the mall. Feel free, and be free. All of that, we owe to the fallen and those who serve. Please do not forget and when you see those in uniform, go by and say thank you. It means a lot. And don't forget to keep them in your prayer. With that, I know you want to sit down. I will make -- I know the vibration already I am getting from the side. Major, of Miami-Dade county, myself and the members my colleagues of the board of county commissioners on behalf of Miami-Dade and this community here by Tuesday, May 18th, 2021. Georgie Carter day. [Applause] All right. Commissioners. >>speaker: Please stand. [Word?]. [No audio.] >>speaker: Thank you, everybody. All right. Who is left? Director, you want to come down. You want to bring your people? Sosa, want to come down? I'm going to start it off director, but this one is yours. So, it is a very tough and hard moment. But, we have an individual that ives everything that he can to this county. He works as hard as he possibly can. And he works in a way that he earns the respect of the fellow women and men that work with him. And his job was not an easy one. Because his job was to make sure our fire buildings, all the bildings, were kept and always at the ultimate way and efficiency and to make sure everybody was safe and everything was done. So, to us, we honor our a great man today. He is a great, great legacy and a great family that will continue. For that, want director, please. >>speaker: Thank you Chairman, Madam Major and fellow commissioners to honor a great man. [Name?] Meant the world to us. He was an incredible individual at work. Just such a positive attitude. [Indiscernible]. I thank you for sharing him with us for so long. [Indiscernible]. >>speaker: To the [Name?] Family. I did not have the pleasure to know your hospital, and father as well as these men and women did. But they are here in tribute to him because they really are indeed morning him. I heard about this loss and how much he has meant to this department. He has been selfless and indispinsable. No job was too big or small for him. I understand that was how e always was from a young age. And we are so, so grateful that he dedicated his entire career. We give you every credit, every honor, and thank you for allowing us to have had his wonderful contributions and we are so, so, sorry for your loss. Thank you. >>speaker: There is no words we can say. Except, thank you for sharing him with us for the time that we did. I did not know -- I think I met him a couple of times in passage when we were doing the fire ops one day. He said I looked too tight in the suit [Laughter]. One of the things I understood he was an Harley man and liked motorcycles. We had that in common too. Thank you again. Do you ant to say something. >>speaker: Sure. Good morning everybody. Another hard day, but not an impossible day. So I thank everyone for all you do every day for this board. The loving thoughts and warm wishes that you have given our family during these very hard times. I couldn't have chosen a better person to spend my days with all of these years and raise my family. As that has been said in many instances he was a true special man. Our shining star, a great provider, and awesome individual. Great motivation for everything he had to do in life. His work ethics would never be compared. There is nothing that I can say more proudly that certainly we want to keep his legacy alive. Being kind, being generous, and continuing the hard work that he always showed us to do every day. His last words to me was whatever it takes. So we will continue pushing forward and I thank everyone for their continued support. Obviously we are going to do it together. So thank you very much. Stay safe. Please, listen. Go forward. Don't be ignorant and help each other. That's important. Thank you. [Applause] >>speaker: My colleagues and I as a resolution and major Miami-Dade office of the board of commissioners and major. Where Miami-Dade notes with profound sorry, one of this communities most beloved residents. He immigrated to United States at the age of four. With his parents and two brothers. He graduated from Miami senior high school. And where as he dreamed of a life of service which led him to begin a career with Miami-Dade fire rescue in 1994. As a refrigeration mechanic and a position that earned him several promotions from fire rescue building management to security management where at any level he would go above and beyond to help his fellow man and where as known for his humility and unique sense of humor, Mr. Mr. Allaman self-less action nd bravery shall live on as testaments of the outstanding husband, dad, son, brother, friend, and leader that he provided himself to be every day. And this community morns the passing, celebrates the life, and will forever treasure the memory of Mr. Allaman. Who will be sorely missed by his family and all of those he friended. Now, therefore be it resolved the mayor of Miami-Dade, myself as Chairman, and my colleagues and members of the Miami-Dade county commission and this community to here by [Indiscernible]. [No adio.] [No audio.] >>speaker: Mayor Sosa. Thank you Mr. Chair. What a special day for many of us. I would like to ask the mayors here, will ou please join us? Someone hat we know very well. You know that Miami-Dade county is a county that when we have people that are out there working nonstop to bring information to our community, that is very important to us. Today, we are honoring Lewis [Name?]. He was born and raised in Miami. He has worked nonstop to make Miami-Dade county shine as a [Indiscernible] For local 10 news and has a long time advocate of the environment. This onderful person has been covering saving the [Word?] And talking about leading this county and educating our community so they don't trash our treasure. And that is something that we appreciate so much from you. So today, we wanted to say thank you for everything that you have been doing, but also never stop. We need people like you to help us in the community to bring the information, educate the public how o stay safe and save [Word?]. We will be able to do that together. Today [Indiscernible] Our chairperson all my colleagues, but it is not us, it is he community. It is the residents who elect each one of us to bring their message to this. It is the [Word?] Miami-Dade together that we commend Lewis [Name?] For a job very well done [Applause] >>speaker: But stay a little bit apart, okay? [Laughter]. >>speaker: So, I am so happy commissioner that you are making this commendation for a man that we love so well and know has done so very much. And not just because he is just an outstanding anchor person but because he is someone that really, really cares and that comes through everything you do. All of your stories but especially you have a special, special part in your heart for protecting this bay and no one has done more than you. But, really, what you have done to elevate this issue in our community has truly been transformational. It takes legislative action. It takes public awareness. It takes community invomit to make change. Truly you have been that agent that has spark it had change. As we restore our day and bring it back to health. We owe you a huge debit of your gratitude. Thank you, thank you. >>speaker: Do we call him Mr. [Word?] >>speaker: You are truly my [Word?] Bay her row. Thank you for everything you do truly. >>speaker: Just really fast. We have been friending for a very, very long time. With that said and done, thank you commissioner Sosa thank you or bringing this recognition forward. He really deserves it. There are many things you have done for this community. All we can say is thank you and keep doing it. >>speaker: Now it is your turn. >>speaker: Thank you commissioner Sosa. Mayor, I am a loss of words which is a really rare. I didn't expect this. And, this thank you goes to tpefrb in this room. It goes to the community. I get stopped almost every day by people that come up to me and said I had no idea things were this bad. I had no idea I can't use fertilizer on my lawn in the summer months. I had no idea I have to convert my old leaky septic tank to sewage and it was killing our bay. We have a bright clean healthy bay and until that day arrives I guarantee you and promise you I will keep making noise. This constant pwrupl beat of this narrative must continue until the day comes we save the bay. Thank you for recognizing this work but this comes from the heart and t comes because I am a Miami boy a native boy and that water means the world for me. Thank you very much. [Applause] >>speaker: Let's take a picture. >>speaker: Okay. Commissioner Sosa. [No audio.] >>speaker: [Name?] And family? [Laughter]. >>speaker: Mr. Chairman, vice Chairman. To my colleagues and all gathered here this morning. Today is a very special day because the young man. The young giant who I am standing next to for 19863 days of his life he is dedicate today making sure this community continues to thrive. I want talk about the fact he is also a great Howard man. I want to talk about something more serious. Out of the university. Leon Brown decided to do something some people can only dream about that. Is to become a secret service member. During that time he had the opportunity to protect six presidents, six vice presidents and serve on the 11 directors. But before that, he was this all star football player from a great school somewhere down south that normally beats up on north Western and central and most of those schools something bout a Spartan. I think that is south ridge that happens to be down in south Dade. So, during his tenure his wisdom professionalism and leaper ship. On every assignment which included teaching and mentoring new agents while volunteering as a youth football coach. Where as today it is only fitting that Mr. Brown's vast achievements and distinguish efforts be applauded as he enters into another chapter n his life. ICava mayor of, Chairman On behalf of Miami-Dade county and this community o here by proactively claim Tuesday May 4th, 2021 as Leon Brown day. [Applause] . Leon is actually joined here with Sam and his sisters and sister-in-law and I am going to do something for him right now I told him if he began cry, I'm going to pass him the mike and if you see a tear drop, please take a photo. He is crying already. Good God almighty. I am going to pass him the microphone. >>speaker: Wow. Good morning, everyone. Thank you for this. This great, great honor. I kind of wrote a little speech. I don't know if this is prop yacht to even pull out my phone at this point. But, let's try this. Because good morning, everyone I would like to thank my lord and savior for watching over me. I am deeply humbled by this recognition. Mayor, commissioners friends and family and attendees, thank you. I promise to exercise brevity here but bare with m. It seems like just yesterday when I embarked on a journey that I never imagined was impossible. After a rigorous training it was evidence the determination instilled in my by my mother and both grandmothers. You can be whatever you want to be, as long as you put your mind to it. With that, it was my goal to spread the message to students throughout the Miami-Dade county school that I spoke at and inspire them to dream big. Dream of the unimaginable and con Corr those themes s a product of minimum am my there is a sense of pride to be a role model despite the ripple effect because you never know who is observing you or how your actions May impact them. I assume that is why I am standing before you today for this occasion. However, I can only say it. After six presidents six vice presidents 11 directors three states 7 homes two kids and one sore back persevere repbs is the key. Again, thank you allance is the key. Again, thank you all for attending today. Thank you for this honor. Thank you very much everyone. Have a blessed day. [Applause] .. >>speaker: You want to say a couple of words Braward county mayor? >>speaker: Thank you very much for your great service. We honor and appreciate you. >>speaker: Good job. >>speaker: Yes, yes we do [Applause] >>speaker: This is a special treat to have you on this side of the fence. Oh, he is busy right now. Mayor, we want to say it is a special treat to have you on this side of the fence. It is good you are in both. So welcome to Miami-Dade county on this side. I know you have been here many times, but it is a great man here that is going to take over this presentation. >>speaker: Thank you Mr. Chair and thank you to the vice chair and mayor and all of our colleagues here. Protocol requires Miami-Dade county let's show them how we do it for a warm welcome for Broward county [Applause] >>speaker: And similar to what -- this wouldn't be possible without his leadership and request and his urging. And let me say this with a quote this is one of the quotes that came about with a conversation with him. Good leader leads the people from above them. A great leader leads the people from within them. That was md Arnold. So today which is including a 30 thousand 984 days for 84 years and 1 day we recognize a skwraoeupt who left it all on the field in order to allow for equality and opportunity for all of us whether we are a member of the lgbt community whether we are African American, Hispanic or white whether we are women. This giant left it all on the table. As a matter of fact this giant was able to live his life through 15 different presidents and was born during the years of fdr. During this time the price of bread the loaf was 8 cents while hourly earnings was 72 cents. He was the first Florida African American federal trow judge. He also did something that many of us can only dream of. That is leading a life that has no regrets. One that saw a county that was raising its head of racism and inequality. Him and George Allen came together and partners to fight against it. Today because so many of us, so many of us have benefitted from his work and his sacrifice. We come here today to honor this ledgen. I will sum it up by what President Biden noted he said across his year stood up to fight for equality and always showed up for the working people he represented and even in his final battle with cancer he simply never gave up. So on behalf of the Miami-Dade aaufs of the mayor and board of county commissioners. We present to the family of the honor initial Hastings this resolution this community morns the passing, celebrates the life and treasure the memory of Hastings who will be missed by his family and all oez those he befriended. I mayor of Miami-Dade county Chairman, Pepe Diaz on behalf I express upon the passing of the honorable Hastings our heart felt sympathy think to his loving family and friends declare ing his lasting contributions will [Indiscernible] Along with our mayor and stamp window the county approval seal at the bottom. Let's give his family and friends and supporters a round of phrauz as we make this presentation for this resolution. >>speaker: Mayor. >>speaker: Thank you so much for honoring a giant. A legend. Someone that leaves a legacy for all of us. It is a legacy of service to the people of Florida. He led he Florida delegation for many years. He chaired the [Word?] Commission. He was someone you could always count on to stand out and do what is right. He was the voice for those who are voiceless. Not only us in our county appreciated what he did. He didn't know any border or where ever in Florida he needed to go. We will certainly Miss Him but honor him continuously. On June 15th we will be naming the street in oupb county for Al CHastings [Indiscernible] 62nd avenue from the county line to [Indiscernible] In His Honor. The life he lived will continue to be a shining example for many of us here. Thank you so much Jody is here receiving for his family. >>speaker: Good morning everybody and thank you so much. My family is deeply humbled by this honor. We thank you so much for this honor nd we appreciate it so much. Thank you. [Applause] >>speaker: Let me say a couple of words. As I am elected official of [Word?] Descent, I do know and remember Al congress man Hastings for his work. He is a true champion. And again, as an Hatian American I hold the record for being in the room with him more than any other Hatian American elected official. He had this way of conveying the message directly to whomever needs to listen to it. Haiti is going through trials and tribulations again. It has been talked about in the community this would have been the time we needed his voice again. He is not only still around but also still in this room. It is fitting that today Hatian flag day is the day on which resolution is presented to his family. T means he is still speaking the to Hatian Americans and Hatians back home today. >>speaker: Let me add that your dad was brilliant. An absolute brilliant man. He s a brilliant man. And just thank you for bringing this resolution and thank you all for lending him to the entire world for his service. In his brilliant way, his words and thoughts will always be with us because his OEFRTs and energy changed the world. It is that type of leadership that we should always celebrate. Thank you all very much and God bless your family. >>speaker: To me it is an incredible honor when I brought this to the commission to be done -- this resolution. At the same time commissioner McGee was asking to do it at he same time so I immediately released it to him but stayed on there. Leadership is important. When a man gives his life o others and leads by example and leads in moments when it is not easy to deal with an issue because it might not be popular. But he works his way through it and yet comes out incredibly positive and well and he represents those around him. He did a great job. And I know he was that kind of leader. He did an incredible job. Proud to have you here representing him and all we can say God bless him and God bless your family and thank you for everything you do. [Applause] >>speaker: I had the pleasure of being in his presence for a couple of times they were unforgettable. The man filled the room. That kind of power of conviction. That kind of dedication to right wrongs that defined his whole life. We are very proud to have this opportunity to honor him and recognize the family and the sacrifices you made and I grateful for the life he led. Thank you, thank you very much. [Applause] . >>speaker: All right. >>speaker: One more, one more. >>speaker: Good morning. Happy Hatian flag today to all Hatian Americans watching. I think I m dressed appropriately [Applause] >>speaker: Today, I am happy and honored to introduce to you Mr. [Name?] Who unfortunately could not be in attendance today because of his work schedule. He is at work. However, Ashley Thomas President Of [Indiscernible] Is here on his behalf. Today we are here to recognize him who is an Hatian American artist. He is a talented featured artist who created the exhibit that has distributed in our downstairs lobby his exhibit will highlight Hatian culture heritage month and this years theme Hatian rhythm of our heart beat. As we celebrate the language, sites and sounds the beautiful music of Hati and HatianCreole there is nothing like it. He bestrength and hope and hues and medium of acriminalic and oil paints on canvas. His art is an ex-tregs of bolden, love, and of course Hatian pride. His commitmentment have help it had to cultivate him as an artist and he shares his skwrorpb any to inspire others. I would like to present the certificate of appreciation to Mrs. Sahley Thomas. And you will convey regards, honor and our pride to Mr. [Name?] Or his work. Especially as his exhibit continues to remain in the lobby and being appreciated by most. I think, it is wonderful we are celebrating not just the culture, but his work as well. So, Ashley I'm sure you would like to say a few words. >>speaker: Thank you commissioner, entire board, mayor we are so honored to be here. We hope everyone takes the time to go down to the lobby and enjoy the display. I small poem as well for you to enjoy. We know there are challenges in Hati, but there is celebration in the storm. We leave with this poem we are but a young republic and this is not the end Hati sends her children across the world. To every single force that has tried to hold her chain. Happy Hatian heritage month everyone. >>speaker: Lastly as in years past my office is celebrating with a host of events during the month of May our highlights [Laughter] Our highlights this month include a virtual cultural celebration restaurant weeks that takes place May 17 through 30th and a free mammogram bus event in honor of Hatian's mothers day and I would like to give a personal thank you to mayor Cava for partnering with me which takes place here in this chamber n May 27th. Interestingly, in past years, many nonHatian children from nonHatian schools have won the competition right here in the chamber meaning that they are being better intellectuals. I hope everyone tunes in to those events I just mentioned and see the beauty and the meets of the storm we are celebrating about Hati. Stand for picture? [Music] >>speaker: Whether we agree with those choices or not. I want clarity on how long these take. >>speaker: Thank you commissioner. Commissioner, historically, these security guard contracts always take us a long time because they don't fall into the normal procurement process because of the 1998 resolution that requires that we include these HOAs or special taxing districts in the taxing process. During this time, go around. Last year we rejects all proposaled all of the special taxing districts were not happy can with the process. We calm up with this alternate process. We gave them 60 days we prepared all the documentation for them to review. It is a matter of 6 to 8 months for getting these contracts awarded. The reason we thought 10 years. Normally we don't bring contracts for more than five years. The reason we thought this would make sense. These are the special taxing districts they are managing their contracts and pay for these Services kaoupbt knewty with the same guards and companies was important to them. >>speaker: Thank you. First of all I want to congratulate you on changing the system to make it faster and better in the taxing district. Because it gives those people that do pay for that service the ability to pick who they want. I believe it doesn't take five years to try to give an automatic 10 years in another ayears I still stand with that I believe it is a five year contract. I would rather it to just rebid it at the end of the five years with some time. That's it. Sosa. >>speaker: These companies were selected by the residents that are paying for this service. >>speaker: That is correct. >>speaker: They were aware it was a five year with a five year renewer if it was performing correctly. >>speaker: The residence departments requested that they need to be involved in the selection process and they wanted more -- they wanted to work with the company it is that do better for longer time. But -- >>speaker: They were involve it had ones who are paying for this were involved. >>speaker: Correct. >>speaker: The rest of the community doesn't pay. Only the one that is are in this area. They were totally involved and aware of the process and happy with the process. >>speaker: Yes. >>speaker: Thank you. >>speaker: Let me answer something our staff was the one that recommended the 10 years. The people weren't the one that is recommended the 10 years. >>speaker: Commissioner I have to go back and look. >>speaker: I am answering something I already know. Usually five years 10 years I believe is way beyond what this type of contract should have. Vice chair. >>speaker: Mr. Chair thank you for recognizing me. I am going to support the five years and not the 10 years it is because the residents chose n. Five years, they are going to be -- it is oing to be a lot different residents. I think five years is a long enough time for them to have the contact on a business prospective. 10 years is a long timement and you are going to have people paying into that without having a choice. That's the reason why I am supporting the amendment for five years because I thought it was too long. >>speaker: Chairman Martinez. >>speaker: Can the people fire these people if they don't like the performance. >>speaker: They will have to come through us. They will have to work with the county staff to terminate the contacts. These are county issues contracts they cannot say you are out tomorrow. They will report any issues to us and we will take the appropriate action as allow ed in the contract. If the gs4 is not performing properly they have to go through the purr rock I that the county imposes on them to get rid of that company and put somebody else? And what would that process entail? >>speaker: Normally in something ike this all they have to do is report it to us. What are the issues and we will look at those issues and look at the contact what it calls for. If it is a cure period we will give that. At the end of the day the county can be terminated for cause. >>speaker: I think five years is too long. Now it is too long if they have to go through the county process to get rid of a company not performing properly, and I was going to go for the 10. If they have to petition the county to get rid of this company because it is not performing well whatever eugt mighted be and has to go through the process that in and of its will take years if the only option is five years I will support that not the 10. >>speaker: Thank you. Commissioner Hayman. >>speaker: Thank you if you look at who the subjects are in this guard program under special taxing most of them are in district four. I have to tell you over the years we voted several years on contracts the issue for this one. One I will support the five year because it is a long time, but when you think of the consequences in moving and changes, it really isn't. The greatest kerp I heard from my con seufp wits is get it done don't let it lapse. The second thing is we like our guards. We like our service. In all my years dealing with special taxing districts, the one thing we did as a body was if any of them were in a city and the city wanted to take it over because it is a headache dealing with it and all the rules we have to go through and the votes swre to have and then the decisions. We did it and very few of the cities want to take it over. That's the first thing. The second thing is when we have had problems with the guard service. It has been with exception of ne for all of my services and I have I think at least 11 of them. It was one time a guard company that didn't maintain supervision. But otherwise, it was a particular person. They resolved that by the complaints coming in. Instead of everything else procedurally to throw out the award. I am going to support the five year. Because things change in five years including technology and the will of the people. But, you know, when you start dealing with everything and the special taxing district you are is to po digs to change it. Get a vote and confer with the people to tell them you May pay the taxes but only the property owners get the vote and everything else down the line. The people in my district are happy with them. >>speaker: Thank you. Commissioner Higgins. >>speaker: I have one quick question it might be one person and that gets taken care of by the company. Following commissioner Marntinez line of questions if something has gone terribly wrong with one of the companies. Would that homeowners association have the ability 20 switch to one of the other companies they already approved. They wouldn't have to go through the process. >>speaker: Would have to come to the board for approval. >>speaker: That is an option. We could say these five companies have all met the requirements, they are all providing living wage, blah blah blah. If we are having trouble with one we could come back quickly with the recommendation they could select one of these. >>speaker: That is correct. And we could always enter an emergency contract and bring the rad if I education to the board for approval. >>speaker: I am going to be comfortable with the five year idea that you have. But let's build that into the next procurement so that we don't >>speaker: Thank you. And by the way, I sked a question did you have the proper procedures in place as commissioner Martinez on for the residents to cancel. I thought that there was the provision that they could based on what was the rovision given so they could take out a company. >>speaker: They will have to advise us whether the company is performing or not. Let's say the company is not performing and we can take the mediate action. The county is entering the contract with these companies not the homeowners. That's why we have to determine it. We can do it right away and enter into an emergency contact and come to you for approval. >>speaker: Thank you ma'am. I wanted to make sure of what you said. Chief. >>speaker: I want to put one thing on the record. We have the company is that good they can keep renewing them. I think five year social security plenty. With that to have a commissioner Sosa. >>speaker: For benefit of our colleagues, let's remember the procurement department we set rules to say when a contract is going to expire, you need to start the process 18 months before so we don't get items at the last moment without proper review and we have another resolution that is called the red flag that means if there is a problem with funding in the department. If there is a problem with a contract that is happening, it has to be report today the commissioner. I am branninging that to your attention I sponsored those items years ago. It is important because we need to know what is going on and take proactively cautions and decisions at the proper times. Just for information. >>speaker: So with that, anybody? Okay. >>speaker: I am happy to move the item as amended. >>speaker: Thank you commissioner Higgins sit down sir we do not make out bursts in this commission. Talk to the gentleman that is to the right of you. If I know. Talk to them and they will give me he message. I will tell the audience, we give equal time for anybody to have any discussion or ask us anything of the items listed here to do so at the time of the special moment of reasonable opportunity. But we do not do outbursts in this chamber. I want to be clad that everybody understands that is the rules and regulations of this board. With that, I have a motion? I ave a motion by the vice Chairman. Second by commissioner. All in favor say I. Thank you. I think we have a special group of people here with us today nd I think we need to recognize them. And, this is our Miami-Dade youth Aye. Are we at the fo 4a. >> 4a ordinance relating to the rules of procedure of the board of county commissioners; amending section 2-1 of the code of miami-dade county, florida to provide a deadline for the approval of county ballot questions prior to an election; providing an exception upon a two-thirds vote; providing severability, inclusion in the code, and an effective date ordinance creating and establishing a special taxing district in miami-dade county, florida, generally bounded on the north by sw 316 street, on the east by sw 189 avenue, on the south by theoretical sw 318 street, and on the west by theoretical sw 189 court, known and described as highland residences street lighting special taxing district; identifying services to be provided; authorizing and directing the county mayor or county mayor's designee to provide for the installation of streetlights; approving a street lighting agreement with homestead energy services and authorizing the county mayor or county mayor's designee to execute the agreement; waiving provisions of resolution no. R-130-06; and providing for exclusion from the code and an effective date. 4c establishing a special taxing district in miami-dade county, florida, generally bounded on the north by sw 184 street (Eureka drive), on the east by theoretical sw 132 passage, on the south by theoretical sw 184 way, and on the west by black creek canal (C-1w) Right-of-way, known and described as caple farms north multipurpose maintenance and street lighting special taxing district; identifying services to be provided; authorizing and directing the county mayor or county mayor's designee to cause to be maintained and operated various public improvements and to provide for the installation of streetlights; approving a street lighting agreement with florida power and light and authorizing the county mayor or county mayor's designee to execute the agreement; waiving provisions of resolution no. R-130-06; and providing for exclusion from the code and an effective date 4d establishing a special taxing district in miami-dade county, florida, generally bounded on the north by sw 272 street (Epmore drive), on the east by sw 272 street (Epmore drive), on the south by old dixie highway, and on the west by theoretical sw 150 path, known and described as ambar trail multipurpose maintenance and street lighting special taxing district; identifying services to be provided; authorizing and directing the county mayor or county mayor's designee to cause to be maintained and operated various public improvements and to provide for the installation of streetlights; approving a street lighting agreement with florida power and light and authorizing the county mayor or county mayor's designee to execute the agreement; waiving provisions of resolution no. R-130-06; and providing for exclusion from the code and an effective date(Parks, Recreation 4e ordinance relating to zoning in the unincorporated area; amending article xxxiii of chapter 33 and sections 33-1, 33-124.1, and 8cc-10 of the code of miami-dade county, florida; revising regulations for parking and outdoor storage of equipment and vehicles in the agricultural (Au) Zoning district and for other uses that are ancillary to and directly supportive of agriculture; defining the term ancillary; making technical changes; providing severability, inclusion in the code and an effective date 4f ordinance approving and adopting fiscal year 2020-21 mid-year supplemental budget adjustments and amendments for various county departments and funds; amending ordinance nos. 20-91, 20-93, and 20-96 to make budget adjustments; ratifying and approving implementing orders and other board actions which set fees, charges and assessments for fy 2020-21 and providing for their amendment; appropriating grant, donation, settlement and contribution funds for fy 2020-21; providing severability, exclusion from the county code, and an effective date Those are your first three items. >> Chair Diaz: Other motion for Commissioner Hy eyman second by Commissioner Martinez. I motion for Commissioner Heyman second by Commissioner Martinez. Motion for Commissioner Heyman second by Commissioner Martinez. Ha motion for Commissioner Heyman second by Commissioner Martinez. Ve a motion for Commissioner Heyman second by Commissioner Martinez. Local Meadowlark. >> Commissioner Garcia? Commissioner Hardemon? Looks for. >> Commissioner Higgins? What's yes. >> Commissioner Monestime? >> Yes. >> Commissioner tonight? What's yes. >> Hoosier Souto? >> Souto. >> Vice Chairman Gilbert? What's yes. >> Chair Diaz? >> Chair Diaz: Yes. >> It goes through unanimously. Spirit about it is fives with what we do read all of them? >> Chair Diaz: Yes I want to get done before the break. Goulds park" as " jl (Joe) And enid w. Demps park" by a three-fifths vote of board members present; suspending rule 9.02(D)(Ii) By a two-thirds vote of board members present as it relates to this item regarding resolution renaming ''goulds park'' as ''jl (Joe) And enid w. Demps park'' by a three-fifths vote of board members present; suspending rule 9.02(D)(Ii) By a two-thirds vote of board members present as it relates to this item 5b 210653Ordinance ordinance creating and establishing a special taxing district in miami-dade county, florida, generally bounded on the north by theoretical sw 284 street, on the east by sw 132 avenue (Pine island road), on the south by sw 288 street (Biscayne drive), and on the west by theoretical sw 134 court, known and described as pine isle multipurpose maintenance and street lighting special taxing district; identifying services to be provided; authorizing and directing the mayor or designee to cause to be maintained and operated various public improvements and to provide for the installation of streetlights; approving a street lighting agreement with florida power and light and authorizing the mayor or designee to execute the agreement; waiving provisions of resolution no. R-130-06; and providing for exclusion from the code and an effective date 5b1 210655Resolution resolution approving, adopting, and confirming a preliminary assessment roll providing for annual assessments against real property located within the boundaries of the pine isle multipurpose maintenance and street lighting special taxing district in miami-dade county, florida, generally bounded on the north by theoretical sw 284 street, on the east by sw 132 avenue (Pine island road), on the south by sw 288 street (Biscayne drive), and on the west by theoretical sw 134 court; providing that assessments made shall constitute a special assessment lien on real property; and providing for the collection of such assessments 5c establishing a special taxing district in miami-dade county, florida, generally bounded on the north by nw 105 street, on the east by I-95 expressway (Sr 9a), on the south by theoretical nw 103 trail, and on the west by nw 7 avenue (Us 441), known and described as up to you street lighting special taxing district; identifying services to be provided; authorizing and directing the mayor or designee to provide for the installation of streetlights; approving a street lighting agreement with florida power and light and authorizing the mayor or designee to execute the agreement; waiving provisions of resolution no. R-130-06; and providing for exclusion from the code and an effective DATEr pdf 5c1 adopting, and confirming a preliminary assessment roll providing for annual assessments against real property located within the boundaries of the up to you street lighting special taxing district in miami-dade county, florida, generally bounded on the north by nw 105 street, on the east by I-95 expressway (Sr 9a), on the south by theoretical nw 103 trail, and on the west by nw 7 avenue (Us 441); providing that assessments made shall constitute a special assessment lien on real property; and providing for the collection of such assessments 5d 210829Ordinance ordinance creating and establishing a special taxing district in miami-dade county, florida, generally bounded on the north by henderson street, on the east by henderson street, on the south by sw 264 street, and on the west by south dixie highway (Us-1), known and described as madison point multipurpose maintenance and street lighting special taxing district; identifying services to be provided; authorizing and directing the mayor or designee to cause to be maintained and operated various public improvements and to provide for the installation of streetlights; approving a street lighting agreement with florida power and light and authorizing the mayor or designee to execute the agreement; waiving provisions of resolution no. R-130-06; and providing for exclusion from the code and an effective date 5d1 resolution approving, adopting, and confirming a preliminary assessment roll providing for annual assessments against real property located within the boundaries of the madison point multipurpose maintenance and street lighting special taxing district in miami-dade county, florida, generally bounded on the north by henderson street, on the east by henderson street, on the south by sw 264 street, and on the west by south dixie highway (Us-1); providing that assessments made shall constitute a special assessment lien on real property; and providing for the collection of such assessments 5e 210870Ordinance ordinance creating and establishing a special taxing district in miami-dade county, florida, generally bounded on the north by theoretical sw 210 street, on the east by sw 127 avenue (Burr road), on the south by sw 216 street (Hainlin mill drive), and on the west by theoretical sw 127 place, known and described as siena north multipurpose maintenance and street lighting special taxing district; identifying services to be provided; authorizing and directing the mayor or designee to cause to be maintained and operated various public improvements and to provide for the installation of streetlights; approving a street lighting agreement with florida power and light and authorizing the mayor or designee to execute the agreement; waiving provisions of resolution no. R-130-06; and providing for exclusion from the code and an effective date 5e1 Is the corresponding. 5f ordinance granting petition of lennar homes, llc., for establishment of a community development district generally bounded on the north by theoretical sw 210 street, on the east by sw 127 avenue (Burr road), on the south by sw 216 street (Hainlin mill drive), and on the west by theoretical sw 128 avenue; creating and establishing siena north community development district; providing for name, powers and duties; providing description and boundaries; providing initial members of board of supervisors; accepting proferred declaration of restrictive covenants; providing severability, exclusion from the code and an effective date(Parks, Recreation and Open And 5f supplement. 5g resolution approving the plat of madison point filed by 27077 sfh llc, and miami-dade county, 5I resolution taking action on a class I permit application by nautilus enterprises, llc for the filling of tidal waters in ! I would like to bifurcate 5a. >> We need public speakers. >> Chair Diaz: Let us go forward there's nobody to speak on these items. >> Chair Diaz: With a motion by Commissioner Heyman second by the vice Chairman Will call Mme. Clerk. >> Mr. This is for all items except 5a and 5a supplements. >> Chair Diaz: Yes on all items except5 5a and 5a supplement. >> Commissioner Hardemon? >> For. McGhee? >> Yes Commissioner Regalado? >> Yes. >> Commissioner Sosa? >> Yes. >> Commissioner Souta. Commissioner Garcia? >> Yes. >> Commissioner Cohen Higgins? >> Yes. >> Vice Chairman? What's yes. >> Chair Diaz: Yes. >> I it passes unanimously. Five a and 5a supplement. >> Commissioner physics? What is >> Commissioner Heyman? Click yes. >> Commissioner Higgins? What's yes. >> Commissioner Sosa? What's yes. >> Commissioner Souto? What is >> Commissioner Cohen Higgins? >> For. >> Commissioner Monestime? Click yes. >> Vice Chairman Gilbert? Yes. >> Chair Cohen Higgins? >> Yes. >> Passes 11-0. >> Chair Diaz: Mme. Attorney about to start early before starting business? i just want to make sure of that because we announced it is at 12 o'clock. What it is in the order of the day but the board May recess. >> Chair Diaz: Let's recess and I everyone back by 12:47 and we will finish the rest of the agenda. Should not take much longer after that. >> Mr. Chair for return in our ballots now so she has them? >> Chair Diaz: We can turn in the balance. >> I want to speak on that item before ballot. We. >> Chair Diaz: We have a little bit of time which item? What's this is 15g1 is this the supplement the ballot? >> Thank you I wanted to read to further this item to next meeting and this is why. I was going to the names and withdrew all the information submitted by everyone. And all of the names we had. And in none of the letters that they mention at all:violence the problem for youth. Of them mentioned it as a priority so look at the children's trust website to see what they are spending money. But it is not there. I talked to the director he said he would give me information that would like to review the information before I on these names to oversee the sport which has 140 million a year. >> Chair Diaz: I know it is my item but if it is informational and needs to be brought up I entertain that and move it to the next meeting. This is been something that has been lacking quite a while and I did not think two weeks will hurt. I will go ahead and get a motion speed and move to defer. >> Chair Diaz: I have a motion I have a second is anyone opposed? None motion for the item is deferred to the next bcc meeting. Please make sure you get the information we get all the information to the Chairman That is needed. That let's try to be back at 12:45. Actually 12:50. Him him him him him good afternoon commissioner cohen higgins commissioner hardemon commissioner Heyman commissioner higgins commissioner martinez commissioner mcghee commissioner monestime commissioner Regalado commissioner sosa >> Cmr. Sosa: present. >> vice Chairman Filbert click here. >> Chair Diaz: charity is >> Chair Diaz: here. >> you have five numbers present. >> Chair Diaz: we have seven. >> it takes us a while to get from there to here. We should have flai re a saying I am coming I am coming, I am on my way. Cohen higgins what's present with commissioner garcia what's present for commissioner physics what's present with commissioner Heyman commissioner higgins commissioner martinez commissioner mcghee commissioner monestime commissioner Regalado what's here. >> commissioner sosa what's present. >> vice Chairman Gilbert present. >> charity is >> Chair Diaz: present. >> you have eight members present you have quorom. A. >> Chair Diaz: mme. Attorney. >> we are on the pull list and commissioner higgins wants to be added. For first item is 7o3 8o3. >> Chair Diaz: go ahead we have item 8o# 3 pulling commissioner garcia is the sponsor there is no sponsor this is administration spee 22 yes it is. >> Chair Diaz: do you want to go first I have been asked to go ahead and let people speak before people ask questions. Okay. >> I am the director of water and sewer. This item is for additional time for a time for the alexander water is to update the electrical switch in your building to the line kiln thickets as we calcified lime the process. Itbuilding code change for the item as we calcified lime the process. It is required changes due to a before you is to apply for additional time on the contract. As well as replenish a portion of the contingency in the of 216,000. I am available for questions. >> Chair Diaz: might as well stay there in case >> this is part of the procurement issues we have been having. Why do we need the extra time? >> the extra time was necessary because the department anticipated under the mcc program. The lowest bid came in below 5 million required additional time in the process. When the process was. Unfortunately the building code had a change from the fifth edition to six addiction. And the update the design to meet the requirements of the updated loading code. >> and Chairman What is the timeframe? >> specifically update to the plan 220 days:commissioner. >> and I just wanted to bring it to the attention of the county commission. That it took roughly a year. Within that year the codes have changed is now we have to conduct that is what we are in the situation we are in. We did not act accordingly. This is not here it happens in the procurement process but we are actively working on improving those timelines. >> I know you are. >> Chair Diaz: thank you, sen. Without the move item? Second by commissioner sosa that was a resolution all in favor say asay ysay esay say asay ysay esay say aye. Any opposed? Okay. The next item 11 a3 and I write mme. Attorney? Pulling items the sponsor is Regalado do you want to set up the item you will commissioners to ask questions first? >> Cmr. Regalado: if anyone has questions and happy to explain it. >> Chair Diaz: I have commissioner sosa and you pulled your own item, to. Commissioner timeline. >> Cmr. Sosa: I am glad commissioner Regalado is doing all we can for the environment. I want to go if this campaign will apply countywide including the valley. Or will to let municipalities to their own campaign. To be the county maintains records on private wells? Because that is a very important part. If we have the records of those private wells. And what will be the report will include the cost estimate of the campaign. >> Cmr. Regalado: perfect. If I could respond to that quickly commissioner. And thank you for your question. This actually came as a result of some conversation that I have been having for the village of pinecrest and with the city of north miami. They want to use the funding they are getting from the american relief asked to do these water projects. The idea is to do a countywide outreach. Because we need municipal partners to understand the importance of eliminating these wells. As we discussed on the subject to sewer we cannot want out to do that work. And this is an amazing opportunity with the money these municipalities are getting to partner with them. And lot of us have funds in the funds to do these projects. I can tell you the pinecrest project has been lingering over 20 years. And there are people who have built their political campaign against miami dade water. i want to thank do stuff that is equivalent before the village of pinecrest city commission. They took their first vote to do this project with us. And wazi was there we had fire we answered all their questions. We actually brought quelco brought somebody from the department of health to talk about well water. Because in many of these municipalities. Because these issues have been lingering for decades. There is a misconception that miami-dade water is that it is cloudy. And they do not want our services. We are doing our best. A, to properly educate people on the water quality and are water standards. But also on the importance to have a countywide water system we talk about subject to sewer. This is a much smaller issue. But one that leads to public health issues. In pinecrest alone we have 33 contaminated wells. I we still had a conversation on whether this was necessary. In the county for we do not have water quality for wells. I believe this is the moment to do this kind of outreach. And I hope it will provide specifically to my neighbors in the south. District 8 and district 9 an opportunity to talk to them with their constituents also. Because as we go further south we see more and more of these issues with wells. >> so the cities will pay for the one in the city not the unincorporated dade and not the county? >> Cmr. Regalado: right now what we are working on is the money they are receiving from the american rescue act to see if we could leverage that. The only way we can do unincorporated. It would be a special benefit district. There are all those different vehicles. The idea is to educate people. And another issue is they think they have to give up the well they can use it for ag that is fine but it has an impact on fire. We do not have fire hydrants. I think it is long overdue. I note that lee is I do not know if you want to speak on it. >> Cmr. Heyman: all I want is to make sure the department, provide the records on private wells. How many are in unincorporated dade and how many are in the district. In the same process I have requested. Those who are not on ag a total report on unincorporated dade versus the city. >> Cmr. Regalado: and commissioner to your point it is a similar universe. If you are on septic. If you have wells you are on septic. You May have septic and not have a full if you have a file you have a septic tank. That is has worked out and there are forgotten pockets where development has grown around them. And that development has created those lines but not for that pocket. I think that is important for people to understand our current code does not allow development without productivity. But there are folks with that gap existed. Pinecrest being one of those places in south miami also. But I would love to have lee come up and talk about wells. I think it is important for everyone to understand we always talk about on water. This is another component to that. I will take a moment to think commissioner higgins for item on fertilizers. A lot of the issues we have with these wells some from fertilizers. So lease your file not wells? Yes I am here with r&r derm. Is a county service you are required to connect to water it available to you. Third certain areas in pinecrest when some water lines were brought in for fire service. The residents were resistant to using the county water for water supply. They got an extension of time that timeframe has expired. We think it is an important message if you have a private wealth yet the responsibility to make sure your water tested so you know your serving clean water to your family. On the county system you run the whole facility to make sure it is good for citizens. On private property you could have residual from early development and you know parts of residual pesticides. And to learn those we work with the state to bring additional services. We think generally it is a good move to make sure people understand. You cannot drink for free out of the ground he still have to have your water tested. >> Cmr. Regalado: thank you. And one last thing Mr. Chair I want to thank our elected officials at pinecrest. They unanimously passed on first reading the plan to connect to miami-dade county water and sewer. This has been a highly contested issue in pinecrest for decades. I want to tja my colleagues the members of the village council. My colleagues the For theih my colleagues the members of the village council. For thei an my colleagues the members of the village council. For thei k my colleagues the members of the village council. For their leadership. Because I know that it was a difficult one to do. But we actually had a great meeting we have a lot of support. And we are excited about finally getting this water project to the city of pinecrest. Thank you. >> Chair Diaz: commissioner sosa are we good? >> Cmr. Sosa: I am. >> Chair Diaz: and I congratulate you commissioner Regalado because that has come before us many times. And people want to get the water there and they want to get off of walls and everything else so congratulations. keep it going. That did you move your item? >> Cmr. Regalado: I move. >> Chair Diaz: item has been moved and second. And that was a resolution. All in favor say aye. Any opposed? None. I have aa 11a7, commissioner you want to have questions? What's this is