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Record of Proceedings

Miami Code Enforcement Board Hearing – June 10, 2026

Meeting Portal — Wednesday, June 10, 2026
BodyMiami, Florida
SessionMeeting Portal
DateWednesday, June 10, 2026
StatusFILED
Video Record
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:20

Please continue to stand if you are swearing in and testifying on behalf of a case today.

0:27

Please stand and raise your right hand.

0:29

Do you solemnly swear affirm that you that the testimony you're about to give is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?

0:35

Thank you.

0:36

You may have a seat.

0:46

Do you solemnly swear from your translate from English to Korean Creole to English to the best of your ability?

0:52

Thank you.

0:56

Bonsoir.

1:05

No?

1:10

Do you solemnly swear or from your translate from English to Spanish and Spanish to English to the best of your ability?

1:16

Thank you.

1:29

You have two.

1:56

Roll call.

1:57

Mr.

1:57

Keon Williams.

1:58

Present.

1:59

Mr.

2:00

Ulysses.

2:01

Mr.

2:02

Galan?

2:03

Present.

2:04

Mr.

2:04

Harvey Year?

2:05

Present.

2:05

Mr.

2:06

Moshe?

2:07

Present.

2:07

We have quorum.

2:08

Thank you.

2:09

Um before we begin, I think it was two more individuals in the back that raised their hand for the translator.

2:14

Yes.

2:15

Did you raise your hand for the translator, ma'am?

2:18

Those two?

2:19

Did you swear them in as well?

2:22

Okay.

2:22

Just want to make sure.

2:24

I mean, yeah, because I only saw them two.

2:27

So let's let's make sure we get them as well.

2:35

Yes.

2:36

Thank you very much.

2:38

Oh.

2:39

Three.

2:40

Would I see lawyer dub to all our dynamic?

2:42

Yes.

2:43

Thank you.

2:45

Good evening.

2:47

Everybody who is here this evening is here for the first time, which means that your violation will be heard by the board for the first time.

2:56

When your case is called, please come up to the podium and state your name and your address.

3:06

If the violation existed at the time that the notice of violation was issued, you're pleading you could plead guilty because the property is guilty.

3:19

And when I say that is that you're not personally pleading guilty, you're pleading your property guilty.

3:24

You can always plead not guilty.

3:41

If it is a single family residential home or residential property, it's 250 dollars per diem and a thousand dollars for non-residential.

4:02

If you plead not guilty, the city attorney will again put on the case.

4:33

So for instance, if you have 30 days to comply and you're at 20 days and you getting to a point where you're not going to be able to comply, and you ask for additional time, the fines won't start running.

4:43

But if you don't ask for additional time, the fines will start running on day 31.

4:48

So it's important to take that piece of paper and ask for additional time if you need it.

5:08

Oh, one second.

5:09

Can we get a uh board members?

5:12

I need a motion for uh an excuse absence for our board member Ulysses here.

5:17

Yeah, so moved.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Code Enforcement█████████████████████████████████████████████81%
Building Permits███████13%
Procedural█2%
Pending Litigation█2%
Property Maintenance█1%
Housing And Urban Development█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Miami Code Enforcement Board Hearing – June 10, 2026

The Miami Code Enforcement Board convened on June 10, 2026, to hear a series of property code violation cases. The board addressed violations including work without permits, illegal units, inoperable vehicles, overgrown lots, failure to maintain seawalls, and excessive noise. Most property owners pleaded guilty and were granted compliance periods of 30 to 120 days, with daily fines for non-compliance. A special appearance involved a request for a partial release of lien, which the board affirmed after clarifying title issues.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Several property owners testified, explaining they needed time to bring properties into compliance, often due to contractor issues or lack of knowledge about permits.
  • In the noise case, a resident from the neighboring Mr. C Residences spoke out, claiming the property manager misrepresented the condition of the chillers. The board limited discussion to the noise violation only and noted that the violation had been resolved.

Discussion Items

  • Special Appearance – Partial Release of Lien (Case CE 2008 001440, 2512 NW 12th Ave): The board revisited a case from the previous week. The city attorney raised concerns about a quitclaim deed transferring the property to an LLC and the absence of the title attorney. The property owner, Elda Perez, explained she transferred the property to an LLC solely to obtain a loan to pay back taxes. The board found no harm to the city or the violating property and affirmed its prior motion to grant the partial release.
  • Seawall Failure (1160 NW North River Drive): The property manager stated they were in the process of obtaining permits from multiple agencies, including the Army Corps of Engineers. The board granted 120 days for compliance, noting the likely need for extensions due to federal permitting delays.
  • Noise Violation (2665 S. Bayshore Dr., Unit M103): The property was cited for excessive mechanical noise (62 dBA, exceeding the 60 dBA limit for multifamily between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.). The property manager reported temporary plywood walls had brought the noise into compliance, with permanent concrete walls underway. The board found the property guilty but imposed no fines since compliance was achieved, allowing for higher fines if future violations occur.
  • Absentia Cases: Several properties were heard in absentia, with inspectors presenting evidence of violations such as unpermitted work, junk storage, and vacant lot issues. The board routinely found the properties guilty and set compliance deadlines (3 to 120 days) with daily fines.

Key Outcomes

  • Guilty findings with compliance periods and daily fines:
    • Most residential cases: 120 days to comply, $150 per day thereafter.
    • Multifamily cases: 120 days, $250 per day.
    • One case (vacant lot with stored vehicles) received $500 per day.
    • Some cases (e.g., grass cutting, BTR compliance) received 30 days, $150 per day.
  • Partial release of lien (Special Appearance): The board affirmed the previously granted partial release, directing the city to execute the release.
  • Adjudication of noise violation: The board found the property guilty but imposed no fine, preserving the ability to impose up to $15,000 per day for repeat violations.
  • Extensions: All property owners were advised to request extensions of time before deadlines expire to avoid accruing fines.

The meeting adjourned after all cases were heard.

Meeting Transcript

Please continue to stand if you are swearing in and testifying on behalf of a case today. Please stand and raise your right hand. Do you solemnly swear affirm that you that the testimony you're about to give is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? Thank you. You may have a seat. Do you solemnly swear from your translate from English to Korean Creole to English to the best of your ability? Thank you. Bonsoir. No? Do you solemnly swear or from your translate from English to Spanish and Spanish to English to the best of your ability? Thank you. You have two. Roll call. Mr. Keon Williams. Present. Mr. Ulysses. Mr. Galan? Present. Mr. Harvey Year? Present. Mr. Moshe? Present. We have quorum. Thank you. Um before we begin, I think it was two more individuals in the back that raised their hand for the translator. Yes. Did you raise your hand for the translator, ma'am? Those two? Did you swear them in as well? Okay. Just want to make sure. I mean, yeah, because I only saw them two. So let's let's make sure we get them as well. Yes. Thank you very much. Oh. Three. Would I see lawyer dub to all our dynamic? Yes. Thank you. Good evening. Everybody who is here this evening is here for the first time, which means that your violation will be heard by the board for the first time. When your case is called, please come up to the podium and state your name and your address. If the violation existed at the time that the notice of violation was issued, you're pleading you could plead guilty because the property is guilty. And when I say that is that you're not personally pleading guilty, you're pleading your property guilty.

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