Miami-Dade County Commission Meeting – June 2, 2026

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners convened on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Commission Chambers. The meeting began with a special presentation honoring the 2025 and 2026 Women's Hall of Fame inductees, including Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz, Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia, FIU President Jeanette Nuñez, Miami Dade College President Madeline Pumariega, and Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. The regular session included first‑reading ordinances, public hearings on special taxing districts, budget adjustments, land plats, and a resolution on a framework for a free Cuba. Several items were deferred or bifurcated, and amendments were adopted on multiple measures.

Consent Calendar

• The agenda was set by a single vote, with numerous items placed on the “pull list” for separate consideration.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No members of the public spoke during the “Reasonable Opportunity to be Heard” period; those registered for items 5V/5W waived their time in support.

Discussion Items

• Women’s Hall of Fame Induction (1D1): Five inductees were recognized and each received a proclamation declaring June 2, 2026 as their respective day.
• First Reading Ordinances (4A–4D):
  • 4A (rules of procedure) and 4D (ambassador cab program) passed unanimously (9‑0).
  • 4B (overnight anchoring regulations) passed 8‑1.
  • 4C (passenger motor carrier vehicle age requirements) passed 8‑1, with Commissioner Orbis noting an amendment would be brought later.
• Public Hearings (5A–5X):
  • 5A (street co‑designation) passed 11‑0.
  • 5B (Sky Harbour Opa Locka Airport revenue notes) and 5C–5F (license plate readers in security guard districts) passed unanimously.
  • 5G (FY 2024‑25 budget adjustments) passed 11‑0.
  • 5H (Downtown SOMI Community Development District) deferred 9‑0 to July 21.
  • 5I (San Diego Villas CDD) and 5J (Biscayne Drive Estates CDD expansion) passed 11‑0.
  • 5K (Palm Bay South maintenance district) and 5L (flat/decreasing special assessment rates) passed 11‑0.
  • 5M (multipurpose maintenance district assessments): passed 6‑5 after debate about disclosure of special taxing districts.
  • 5N (newly active street lighting districts) passed 10‑1.
  • 5O (security guard district assessments): passed 6‑5.
  • 5P (219 street lighting district assessments) deferred 11‑0.
  • 5Q–5T, 5U, 5X (plat approvals) passed 11‑0 or 10‑1.
  • 5V/5W (CDMP amendment for GPC Miami Business Park) passed 11‑0 after a joint public hearing.
• Second Reading Ordinances (7A–7E):
  • 7A (Solid Waste Advisory Board) passed 10‑1 after sponsor Garcia amended to remove tri‑county representation.
  • 7B (covenants in transit‑oriented developments under Live Local Act): lengthy debate about delegation of authority; passed 8‑2 after multiple amendments.
  • 7C (infill housing initiative extensions) deferred 11‑0 to next meeting.
  • 7D (CDMP application) deferred 10‑0 to July 21.
  • 7E (Ojus Sanitary Sewer benefit area) passed 10‑0.
• Departmental Items (8A–8P):
  • 8A1 (sole source materials at airport) passed with amendments requiring market analysis for sole‑source components; vote 10‑0.
  • 8A2–8A7 (aviation contracts) all passed.
  • 8F1 (32‑acre land conveyance to U.S. Air Force) passed as amended to accommodate fire rescue and later conveyance.
  • 8G2 (lease/purchase of vehicles) passed 9‑2.
  • 8G3 (Department of Health contract) passed as amended to fund HIV testing.
  • 8K1 (Public Housing Agency Plan) passed 11‑0.
  • 8N4, 8N5 (transit contracts) passed.
  • 8N6 (bus shelter program) passed as amended.
  • 8P1–8P7, 8P9 (procurement items) passed.
  • 8P8 (towing services) deferred 11‑0.
• Commissioner Resolutions (11A):
  • 11A3 (Gallery at Lummus Parc ground lease) passed 9‑0.
  • 11A5 (affordable housing extensions policy) and 11A6 (commercial vehicle storage) deferred.
  • 11A7 (support for “Roadmap for a Free Cuba”): passed after amendment to include other exile organizations; vote 10–? (audio unclear, but passed).

Key Outcomes

• Votes on special taxing district assessments: 5M (multipurpose maintenance) and 5O (security guard) each passed by a narrow 6‑5 margin; 5P was deferred.
• Solid Waste Advisory Board (7A): Created as a Miami‑Dade County board; tri‑county representation removed per amendment.
• Live Local / RTZ covenants (7B): Ordinance adopted allowing administrative acceptance of covenants in transit‑oriented developments, with a requirement that such covenants be attached to RTZ ordinances and that administrative modifications be limited; a directive was issued to report on implementation.
• Conveyance to U.S. Air Force (8F1): 32 acres adjacent to Homestead Air Reserve Base declared surplus and conveyed for national defense; approximately 2 acres retained for Miami‑Dade Fire Rescue until June 2027.
• Airport capital projects (8A1): Authorized specification of certain sole‑source materials in 15 projects; future contract awards must include competitive market analysis for sole‑source components.
• HIV funding (8G3): $1,133,000 state contract amended to direct $342,318 for HIV testing and prevention.
• Cuba resolution (11A7): Expressed support for the Cuban American National Foundation’s “Roadmap for a Free Cuba” and other exile organizations; a workshop will be convened to further discuss transition plans.
• Bus shelter maintenance (8N6): Commissioner Hardeman raised concerns about cleanliness and debris in underserved neighborhoods; mayor acknowledged resource limitations and pledged to work on a comprehensive plan.
• Special taxing district disclosure: Commissioner Regalado announced a forthcoming legislative request for mandatory disclosure of special taxing districts at property sale and on the property appraiser’s website.