Miami-Dade Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee Meeting - October 14, 2026

The committee met on October 14, 2026 at 10:30 AM. Chairman Sen. René García presided with Commissioners Marleine Bastien, Kionne L. McGhee, and Raquel A. Regalado present; Vice Chairwoman Micky Steinberg was absent. The meeting opened with an invocation by Commissioner Bastien and the Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Regalado. The agenda was adopted with a deferral of item 1G1 and a scrivener's error correction on item 3E. No public testimony was offered. Discussion focused on item 3D and future park funding. All other consent items were approved unanimously.

Consent Agenda

• Item 1G1 (Ordinance on environmental protection) and its supplement were deferred to no date certain at the sponsor's request.
• Item 3E (Resolution accepting six Environmentally Endangered Lands Covenants) was corrected from seven to six conveyances; the resolution was approved unanimously and co-sponsored by Commissioner Regalado.
• Items 3A, 3B, 3C, and the Clerk's summary of minutes (6A) were approved as part of the consent agenda.

Discussion Items

• Item 3D – Authorization for Appraisal Services: The committee considered a resolution authorizing up to $200,000 per year for 10 years for independent appraisal services for park land acquisition and projects. Chairman García raised concerns about park redevelopment, referencing a recent article about Crandon Park, and emphasized the need for transparency and preserving parks' pristine nature. Commissioner Regalado clarified that Crandon Park is protected by Article 7 and prior litigation, and any improvements would be a gift to the county, operated by the county. She affirmed no privatization is intended. The resolution was moved and adopted unanimously.

Key Outcomes

• Item 1G1 deferred: The environmental protection ordinance was deferred to no date certain.
• Item 3E approved: Resolution accepting six environmental covenants passed.
• Item 3D approved: Appraisal services resolution passed.
• Future park funding: Commissioner Regalado recommended a post-election committee review of future funding commitments and maintenance priorities for aging facilities. Chairman García agreed and directed the Parks director to prepare for that discussion.