South Miami public meetings in 2025

Design Review Board

The South Miami Design Review Board will meet virtually to review four development projects, including a special exception for a large-scale development and three new construction requests. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes.

• Review of Special Exception for large-scale development at 7230 SW 59 Avenue
• Review of new construction at 6741 SW 68 Terrace
• Review of new construction at 6711 SW 80 Street
• Review of canopy carport request at 7381 SW 67 Court
• Approval of DRB meeting minutes from December 2, 2025

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will meet to review a quasi-judicial request for a new construction two-story addition at 5730 SW 49 Street. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss certificates of appropriateness.

• Review of new construction two-story addition at 5730 SW 49 Street
• Approval of HPB Regular Meeting Minutes from July 28, 2025
• Discussion of Certificates of Appropriateness
• Next meeting scheduled for January 26, 2026

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will consider application DRB-2025-038 for a new two‑story building at 5940 SW 84 Street, submitted by Sebastian Cobb on behalf of Acre 5940, LLC. The board will also approve the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting and set the next meeting for December 16, 2025. The meeting is being held virtually via Zoom with a phone line option for public participation.

• DRB-2025-038: New two‑story construction request at 5940 SW 84 Street (Applicant: Sebastian Cobb; Owner: Acre 5940, LLC)
• Approval of Design Review Board meeting minutes from Tuesday, November 18, 2025
• Scheduling of the next Design Review Board meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.
• Virtual meeting format: Zoom link (https://zoom.us/s/3056636338) and phone line (+1‑786‑635‑1003, Meeting ID 3056636338)
• Quasi‑judicial warning regarding ex‑parte communications for pending matters

City Commission Meeting

The South Miami City Commission will discuss potential eminent domain for fire access at the Dante Fascell Park building, consider a building permit fee schedule update, and vote on multiple police equipment contracts. Other items include ratifying a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 3294 and awarding a five-year concession franchise for Palmer Park and South Miami Park to Maya Catering & Events Inc. The meeting also features public hearings on a lot size variance and tentative plat for 6240 SW 65 Avenue.

• Discussion of eminent domain for fire access at Dante Fascell Park building
• Resolution to amend building permit fees and establish a Building Special Revenue Fund
• Purchase of two police vehicles and equipment for $145,471.10
• Ratification of three-year collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 3294
• Franchise agreement with Maya Catering & Events Inc. for concession operations at Palmer Park and South Miami Park

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on four items: a special exception for a large-scale multi-family project called SoMi Walk at 5959 SW 71 Street/7090 SW 59 Place; an amendment to a planned development approval for Mandelstam School at 8530 SW 57th Avenue to expand enrollment to 200 students; an ordinance to permit medical and health care uses in General Retail (GR) zoning; and an ordinance retroactively extending a moratorium on solar photovoltaic system enforcement. The board will also approve previous minutes and set a future meeting date.

• Special exception request for SoMi Walk, a 1.01-acre multi-family development at 5959 SW 71 Street and 7090 SW 59 Place
• Amendment to planned development approval for Mandelstam School at 8530 SW 57th Avenue to allow expansion to 200 students
• Ordinance amending Land Development Code to allow medical and health care uses in General Retail (GR) zoning district
• Ordinance retroactively extending moratorium on enforcement of solar photovoltaic system requirements
• Approval of October 14, 2025 minutes and scheduling next meeting for December 9, 2025

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will hold quasi-judicial hearings on two proposals: a canopy carport at 5991 SW 81 Street and a new two-story construction at 6741 SW 68 Terrace. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from November 4, 2025, and setting the next meeting date. All other items are procedural.

• DRB-2025-036: Canopy Carport Installation at 5991 SW 81 Street, applicant Nicolas Delloca, owner Luis Gonzalez
• DRB-2025-037: New Construction – Two-Story at 6741 SW 68 Terrace, applicant/owner Juan Carlos Freyre
• Approval of draft meeting minutes from November 4, 2025
• Next DRB meeting scheduled for December 2, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.

City Commission

The South Miami City Commission will vote on a $3.4 million contract for SW 63rd Court bridge repairs, a $129,113 software renewal for the police department, and a $1.15 million placemaking contract for the Hometown District. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a student housing ordinance and a tentative plat for a property at 6240 SW 65 Avenue.

• Approving $3,399,862 contract for SW 63rd Court bridge repairs
• Renewing CentralSquare Technologies software for South Miami Police Dept. ($129,113.37)
• Approving $1,151,544.90 contract for Hometown District placemaking
• Public hearing on student housing ordinance
• Public hearing on tentative plat for 6240 SW 65 Avenue

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will hold a public hearing on a special exception request (PB-2025-011) by Alta Development LLC for properties at 5959 SW 71 Street and 7090 SW 59 Place. The board will also vote on approving the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes and schedule the next meeting for November 18, 2025. All other agenda items are procedural (call to order, roll call, adjournment).

• Special exception request PB-2025-011 by Alta Development LLC at 5959 SW 71 Street and 7090 SW 59 Place (property owners: Pacmiso 13 Corp and Grec Pinecrest LLC)
• Approval of draft meeting minutes from October 21, 2025
• Next DRB meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss sustainable design, public art locations, and a bridge replacement project. The body is deciding on several funding resolutions and a proposal for a private padel center on a city parking garage.

• Proposal for a Padel Center on the rooftop of the City of South Miami Municipal Parking Garage
• Solid waste disposal services contract with Miami-Dade County not to exceed $900,000
• Acceptance of a $375,000 DOJ COPS matching grant for police hiring
• Five-year agreement with Public Sector Performance Associates, LLC for audit services up to $268,500
• Fee waiver up to $16,526 for the 'SOMI Art Fest' on Sunset Drive

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet virtually to review an exterior painting request for a property at 7031 SW 62 Avenue and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Review exterior painting request for 7031 SW 62 Avenue
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 7, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for November 4, 2025

City Commission

The City Commission will vote on a $1.01 million contract to upgrade the South Miami Police Department's computer-aided dispatch system and a resolution to establish a Community Redevelopment Area in a specific district.

• SmartCOP software contract: $1,014,063
• CRA redevelopment plan for area bounded by SW 57th Ave, SW 76th St, SW 62nd Ave, and SW 62nd St
• Purchase of vacant property at 6540 Manor Lane
• Heritage tree designation for Seagrape at 7310 SW 64th Court
• Holiday decorations contract: $49,925

Planning Board

The South Miami Planning Board will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the Transit Supportive Development District (TSDD) code to add regulations for student housing. The board will also hear two applications for a lot-size variance and a tentative plat for subdivision at 6240 SW 65 Avenue. Administrative items include elections for chair and vice chair and rescheduling the November meeting.

• Public hearing on ordinance PB-2025-008 amending Article VIII of the Land Development Code to add student housing regulations in the Transit Supportive Development District
• Public hearing on variance application PB-2025-009 seeking a reduction of lot frontage for Lots 1 and 2 at 6240 SW 65 Avenue (RS-3 zone)
• Public hearing on tentative plat application PB-2025-010 to subdivide property at 6240 SW 65 Avenue
• Chair and Vice Chair elections for the Planning Board
• Discussion on rescheduling the November 11, 2025 Planning Board meeting

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will hold public hearings on a variance request for lot size frontage and a tentative plat application, both for a property at 6240 SW 65 Avenue owned by D & A 2012 LLC. The board will also consider approving minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting.

• PB-2025-009: Variance - Lot Size (Frontage) for 6240 SW 65 Ave
• PB-2025-010: Tentative Plat for 6240 SW 65 Ave
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 2, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.

City Commission

The City Commission will decide on a special exception and development agreement for the Med Square mixed-use medical office building with residential units on SW 62nd Avenue. Other key items include a public hearing on creating a Community Redevelopment Area (CRA), discussion of eminent domain for fire access at Dante Fascell Park, and discussion of affordable housing. Consent agenda includes a $104,773.50 engineering contract for Little House Reserve Park improvements.

• Med Square: special exception and development agreement for a mixed-use medical office with residential units on SW 62nd Avenue between SW 68th and 69th streets
• Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) creation: accepting finding of necessity and preliminarily approving plan for area bounded by SW 57th Ave, SW 76th St, SW 62nd Ave, SW 62nd St
• Eminent domain for fire access at Dante Fascell Park building
• Consent agenda: $104,773.50 contract with Kimley-Horn for engineering at Little House Reserve Park (6609 SW 60th St)
• Rezoning of 6540 Manor Lane from duplex (RT-6) to townhouse (RT-18) residential

Special City Commission/Final Budget Hearing

The South Miami City Commission will hold a second‑reading public hearing to adopt a proposed millage rate for the fiscal year October 1 2025 through September 30 2026, with the final rate to be adopted at that reading. The commission will also adopt a tentative budget for the same fiscal year, with the final budget to be approved on the second reading. Standard procedural items such as roll call, moments of silence, and adjournment are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance to adopt proposed millage rate for FY 2025/26 (second reading)
• Ordinance to adopt final millage rate on second reading
• Ordinance to adopt tentative city budget for FY 2025/26 (second reading)
• Ordinance to adopt final city budget on second reading
• Related documents: proposed FY 2026 budget PDF and millage rate tables

City Commission

The South Miami City Commission will vote on several resolutions, including fee changes for on‑street parking and multiple construction contracts. Items include a parking‑fee amendment for 6075 Sunset Drive, contracts for Murray Park lighting, Dante Fascell beach volleyball upgrades, a Sunset Drive landscape project, and a drainage improvement project. The meeting also contains reappointments to the Town Center Advisory Board and several ordinance actions.

• One‑time modification of the parking fee for on‑street spaces at 6075 Sunset Drive during the Edge of Sunset development project (Consent Agenda item 1).
• Awarding a construction contract to HYCON Investments, LLC for Murray Park Aquatic Center bollard lighting fixtures – $108,380 plus $10,000 contingency (total not to exceed $118,380).
• Awarding a construction contract to SPORT SURFACES LLC for Dante Fascell Park beach volleyball court improvements – $77,875 plus $7,787 contingency (total not to exceed $85,662).
• Awarding a construction contract to BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC. for Sunset Drive landscape modifications – up to $279,943.
• Approval of a construction contract for SW 65th Avenue drainage improvements – $349,440.

Pension Board

The South Miami Pension Board will approve the June 13, 2025 meeting minutes and receive quarterly reports from its investment consultant and attorneys. New business includes discussion of proposed 2026 meeting dates and the proposed 2025‑2026 budget. Old business includes an update on PRC litigation involving a George Greene overpayment. A consent agenda will ratify payment warrants #52 and #53.

• Approval of June 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Proposed 2026 meeting dates
• Proposed 2025‑2026 pension budget
• Payment ratification – Warrant #52 and #53
• Update on PRC litigation (George Greene overpayment)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a special exception application for 'Med Square,' a large-scale mixed-use medical office building with residential units on a city block bounded by SW 62nd Avenue and SW 68th/69th Streets. The board will also consider an ordinance amending the Transit Supportive Development District regulations to allow student housing. Additionally, the board will approve minutes from its August 12 meeting and set a future meeting date.

• Public hearing for PB-2025-007: Med Square mixed-use medical office and residential development by South Miami Real Estate Partners, LLC on SW 62nd Ave between SW 68th and 69th St
• Public hearing for PB-2025-008: Ordinance amending Transit Supportive Development District regulations for student housing
• Traffic study and project plans for Med Square included in the application package
• Approval of minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting
• Future meeting date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Special City Commission/First Budget Hearing

The South Miami City Commission will hold a first reading public hearing to adopt a proposed millage rate and tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. The final budget and millage rate are scheduled for adoption at a second reading.

• First reading public hearing for proposed millage rate for FY 2025/2026
• First reading public hearing for tentative budget for FY 2025/2026
• Meeting held at City Hall/Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive
• City Manager recommended adoption of ordinances 3/5

City Commission Meeting

The South Miami City Commission will consider approving a $468,210 contract for waterproofing repairs at the Municipal Garage and a $413,807.60 contract for SW 59th Place drainage improvements. The body will also discuss a proposed property tax exemption for long-term homeowners and hear public hearings on a zoning map amendment and a variance request.

• Approve $468,210 contract for Municipal Garage waterproofing and repairs
• Approve $413,807.60 contract for SW 59th Place drainage improvements
• Approve $900,000 grant agreement with FDOT for South Miami culvert replacement
• Approve $2,177.88 fee waiver for 'SoMi Slingshot Marketplace' event
• Public hearing on rezoning 6540 Manor Lane from duplex to townhouse residential

Design Review Board

The South Miami Design Review Board will meet virtually on September 2, 2025. The board will review two applications: exterior renovations and site improvements for 6202 South Dixie Highway, and a new two‑story construction at 6050 SW 81 Street. The meeting will also approve the August 19 minutes and set the date for the next meeting.

• DRB-2025-023 – Exterior renovations and site improvements at 6202 South Dixie Highway
• DRB-2025-031 – New two‑story construction at 6050 SW 81 Street
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 19, 2025
• Scheduling of the next DRB meeting for September 16, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.
• Virtual meeting conducted via Zoom with public participation options

Design Review Board

The South Miami Design Review Board will meet to review two new construction applications and approve the minutes from the previous meeting. The meeting will be held virtually.

• Review new construction at 8290 SW 61 Avenue
• Review new construction at 5951 SW 84 Street
• Approve minutes from August 5, 2025 meeting
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom and phone line

City Commission

The South Miami City Commission will consider several resolutions, including renewing health‑insurance coverage for eligible employees and retirees at an approximate premium of $1,254,027. It will also vote on a smaller renewal of life, accidental death, dismemberment and long‑term disability insurance with Mutual of Omaha for about $56,154. Additional agenda items include discussion of state law amendments to platting, Mango Lots, eminent‑domain for fire access to Dante Fascell Park, and SB 180 related to hurricane emergency declarations, as well as the appointment of a charter‑review committee member.

• Resolution to renew health‑insurance with Curative Insurance Company (~$1,254,027)
• Resolution to renew life, AD&D, and long‑term disability insurance with Mutual of Omaha (~$56,154)
• Ordinance amending Article III, Section 20‑3.6 of the Land Development Code (supplemental regulations for recreational vehicles)
• Ordinance amending Article II of the City Code to define city departments in the budget ordinance
• Discussion items: state law amendments affecting platting, Mango Lots, eminent‑domain for fire access to Dante Fascell Park, and SB 180 hurricane‑declaration limitations

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a variance request to reduce the required side setback for a permanent generator at a single-family home in the RS-3 zoning district. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and setting a future meeting date. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on PB-2025-006: variance for reduced generator side setback at 6071 SW 85 Street in RS-3 district

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet virtually to review three development requests: two new two-story homes and one exterior renovation. The board will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• DRB-2025-026: New two-story construction at 6363 SW 42 Terrace
• DRB-2025-027: Exterior renovations at 5885 Commerce Lane
• DRB-2025-028: New two-story construction at 6765 SW 64 Street
• Approval of DRB meeting minutes from July 15, 2025
• Lobbyist registration fee of $500 per year required by ordinance

City Commission

The South Miami City Commission will consider approving construction contracts for the Gibson-Bethel Community Center and Murray Park Aquatic Center, along with a resolution to waive special event fees for a mobile food market.

• Contract for Murray Park pool renovation: $248,356.28
• Contract for Gibson-Bethel community center floor replacement: $117,581.20
• Contract for Gibson-Bethel community center HVAC replacement: $441,889.00
• Resolution to waive special event fees for 'Caring For Miami Mobile Food Market': up to $9,460
• Ordinance to amend comprehensive plan for Transit-Supportive Development density

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will consider a resolution declaring the proposed millage rate for fiscal year 2025-2026 and setting the dates for public budget hearings. Other items include a $10 million bond issuance for capital improvements, a $3.34 million budget transfer from parks to engineering, and a discussion on student housing.

• Resolution to declare proposed millage rate for FY 2025-2026 and set budget hearing dates
• Resolution to issue up to $10,000,000 in tax-exempt bonds for parks, public works, and public safety capital improvements
• Budget transfer of $3,340,000 from Parks & Recreation Improvement to Engineering Capital Improvement fund
• Ordinance amending parking regulations within the Transit Supportive Development District (TSDD)
• Rezoning of 6540 Manor Lane from Duplex Residential (RT-6) to Townhouse Residential (RT-18)

Budget Workshop

The South Miami City Commission will discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and Finance Committee recommendations during a workshop meeting.

• Discussion of proposed FY 2026 budget
• Review of Budget and Finance Committee recommendations
• Presentation by City Manager on proposed budget memo

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a certificate of appropriateness for exterior renovations at 5900 SW 72 Street (Dorn Brothers Building) for Deli Lane Café & Sunset Tavern. The applicant is Jennifer Rodriguez, and the property owner is Dr. Steven Olszewski / Robins Plaza, LLC. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on HPB-2025-004-COA: exterior renovations for Deli Lane Café & Sunset Tavern at 5900 SW 72 Street
• Approval of draft meeting minutes from April 28, 2025
• Virtual meeting via Zoom with in-person option in Commission Chambers
• Lobbyist registration requirements per Ordinance No. 08-06-1876 and annual fee of $500

Design Review Board

The South Miami Design Review Board will hold a virtual meeting on July 15, 2025, to consider four quasi-judicial items: a permanent generator setback variance, exterior renovations at a commercial site, and two new two-story construction projects. The public can participate via Zoom or in-person at City Hall. The board will also approve minutes from the June 17 meeting.

• PB-2025-006: Permanent Generator Setback Variance at 6071 SW 85 Street (applicant John Rack, owner Peter Pessoa)
• DRB-2025-023: Exterior Renovations and Site Improvements at 6202 South Dixie Highway (applicant Matthew Moro, owner KIMCO South Miami 634 Inc.)
• DRB-2025-024: New Construction - Two-Story at 5865 SW 88th Street – Lot 1 (applicant Antonio Rodriguez, owner ALL 50 Investments LLC)
• DRB-2025-025: New Construction - Two-Story at 5865 SW 88th Street – Lot 2 (same applicant and owner)
• Approval of draft meeting minutes from June 17, 2025

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance accepting the evaluation and appraisal report of the city's adopted Comprehensive Plan. The board will discuss amending the goals, objectives, and policies of the plan based on that report.

• LPA-2025-004: Ordinance to accept the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report and amend plan goals, objectives, and policies

Health Facilities Authority

The South Miami Health Facilities Authority will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to issue up to $500,000,000 in revenue bonds for Baptist Health South Florida. Proceeds would fund acquisition, construction, renovation, and equipping of health care facilities owned by Baptist Health and its affiliates. The bonds would be payable solely from revenues, not from city taxes or credit.

• Public hearing under IRS Section 147(f) for the bond issuance
• Resolution authorizing up to $500,000,000 in Hospital Revenue Bonds Series 2025 for Baptist Health South Florida Obligated Group
• Funds for acquisition, construction, renovation, and equipping of health care facilities across multiple affiliated hospitals
• Authority to execute bond purchase agreement, trust indentures, loan agreements, and official statement
• Bonds are limited obligations, not debt of the city or state

Health Facilities Authority

The South Miami Health Facilities Authority will hold a discussion and presentation from Baptist Health South Florida. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is for informational and discussion purposes only. The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order and setting the next meeting date.

• Discussion and presentation regarding Baptist Health South Florida
• Next meeting set for July 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Special City Commission

The City Commission is meeting to formalize appointments to the Health Facilities Authority and the Unique Abilities Board. These appointments are made by commissioners in accordance with the City Charter.

• Appointment of Kelly Barket, Jr. to the Health Facilities Authority (term ends June 24, 2029)
• Appointment of Manuel Alonso to the Health Facilities Authority (term ends June 3, 2029)
• Appointment of Victor Antunez to the Unique Abilities Board (term ends June 24, 2027)

The City Commission approved three appointments in the special session. Kelly Barket, Jr. was appointed to the Health Facilities Authority for a four‑year term ending June 24, 2029, with a 4‑0 vote. Manuel Alonso was appointed to the same authority for a four‑year term ending June 3, 2029, with a 3‑0 vote and one abstention. Victor Antunez was appointed to the Unique Abilities Board for a two‑year term ending June 24, 2027.

• Approved Kelly Barket, Jr. appointment to Health Facilities Authority (4‑0)
• Approved Manuel Alonso appointment to Health Facilities Authority (3‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Victor Antunez appointment to Unique Abilities Board (no vote recorded)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will consider five new construction applications for two-story buildings at various South Miami addresses. The board will also approve minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting and set the next meeting date.

• DRB-2025-003: New two-story construction at 6167 SW 64 Street (applicant Fausto Rivas, owner Los Andes Development LLC)
• DRB-2025-004: New two-story construction at 6165 SW 64 Street (applicant Fausto Rivas, owner Los Andes Development LLC)
• DRB-2025-018: New two-story construction at 7620 SW 59 Avenue (applicant Juan Castillo, owner TB6 7620 Owner LLC)
• DRB-2025-019: New two-story construction at 7641 SW 60 Avenue (applicant Sebastian Vera, owner Alex Grant)
• DRB-2025-020: New two-story construction at 6340 SW 68 Street (applicant BARR Holdings LLC, owner Raul Bolufe)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider hiring a consultant to study the annexation of residential unincorporated areas. The body will also discuss parking enforcement changes and vote on several budget transfers and pension updates.

• Proposed consultant for a study on annexing residential unincorporated areas
• Budget transfer of $450,000 from general contingency to Public Works Engineering and Construction
• Proposed $100,000 appropriation increase for the Art in Public Places Fund
• Agreement for parking enforcement management services with Laz Florida Parking LLC
• Quasi-judicial application to amend development conditions for a home at 6623 SW 77 Terrace

The commission voted to withdraw the city from the Florida Public Risk Management Insurance Pool and to move $450,000 from the general contingency fund to the Public Works Engineering and Construction line item. It also approved the Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement, a parking enforcement contract, a $100,000 increase for the Art in Public Places Fund, a parking ordinance amendment, and a development amendment for 6623 SW 77 Terrace. All items were adopted with recorded vote totals.

• Approved withdrawal from Florida Public Risk Management Insurance Pool (5-0)
• Authorized $450,000 budget transfer to Public Works Engineering & Construction (5-0)
• Authorized execution of Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement (5-0)
• Approved amendment of conditions for 6623 SW 77 Terrace development (4-1)
• Approved contract for parking enforcement management services (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 increase for Art in Public Places Fund (5-0)
• Approved amendment to parking regulations in the Transit Supportive Development District (5-0)
• Re‑appointed Gary A. Costales to the Historic Preservation Board (5-0)

Planning Board

The South Miami Planning Board will hold two public hearings to consider amendments to the Land Development Code. One ordinance would revise regulations on recreational vehicles, and the other would update parking rules within the Transit Supportive Development District. The board will also approve minutes from April 8, 2025, and set a future meeting date.

• PB-2025-004: Ordinance amending Section 20-3.6 to revise recreational vehicle regulations
• PB-2025-005: Ordinance amending Section 20-8.6 to revise parking regulations within the Transit Supportive Development District

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss the Sunset Drive Improvement Project and vote on several multi-year service agreements. The body is also considering a zoning change for a property on Manor Lane and the creation of a community development district.

• Rezoning of 6540 Manor Lane from Duplex Residential (RT-6) to Townhouse Residential (RT-18)
• Support for the creation of the Downtown SoMI Community Development District
• Multi-year collective bargaining agreement with Florida State Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police Inc.
• Multi-year agreement with MCCI, LLC for cloud-based Laserfiche records management
• 60-month lease with Quadient Leasing USA, Inc. for a mail metering system

Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Workshop

The City Commission is holding a workshop to review the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2026, which includes a 5-year plan and funding strategies. Discussions will cover the CIP budget, a funding strategy for a FY24-25 deficit, debt service, transportation, and dedicated funds for art, trees, parks, gas tax, and stormwater. No formal votes are expected; this is a discussion and informational session.

• Review of CIP Budget FY 26 - 5 Year Plan document
• CIP Funding Strategy for FY24-25 Deficit
• Debt Service for FY 2025
• PTP Transportation FY 26 fund
• Stormwater Fund, Parks Impact Fund, and Tree Trust Fund FY 26

Special City Commission

The commission will hold a closed attorney-client session to discuss the city's pending lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis and Attorney General James Uthmeier, Case No. 2025-CA-505 in Leon County Circuit Court. No other business is on the agenda.

• Notice of Attorney Client Session for City of South Miami and Mayor Javier Fernandez v. Ron DeSantis and James Uthmeier, Case No. 2025-CA-505

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will review two new construction requests. The board will also hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair.

• DRB-2025-016: New three and six-story construction for MedSquare South Miami at 6800 SW 62 Avenue
• DRB-2025-017: New two-story construction at 5885 SW 80 Street
• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair

City Commission

The City Commission will consider resolutions including a $123,769.31 contract with SRS Engineering for sanitary sewer improvements in Subarea K Phase I, a fee waiver up to $3,935.60 for the Juneteenth Celebration, and a survey contract for the Hometown District on Sunset Drive. The commission will also discuss bird-safe glass requirements and the potential acquisition of 5950 Sunset Drive. An add-on item would rescind previous authorization for mutual aid agreements with law enforcement agencies.

• Resolution to approve $123,769.31 contract with SRS Engineering for sanitary sewer improvements – Subarea K Phase I
• Waiver of event fees up to $3,935.60 for Juneteenth Celebration at Gibson-Bethel Community Center on June 21, 2025
• Approval of survey and subsurface utility engineering services contract for Hometown District on Sunset Drive
• First amended interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County for curbside recycling program
• Discussion on bird-safe glass requirements and potential acquisition of 5950 Sunset Drive

The South Miami City Commission approved the meeting minutes and added a police unit citation award by unanimous vote. A proposed acquisition of 5950 Sunset Drive was deferred indefinitely. Several appointments were made, and eight resolutions were adopted, including a pension board re‑appointment, a $123,769 sanitary‑sewer contract, a $3,935 event‑fee waiver for a Juneteenth celebration, and a multi‑year curbside recycling agreement.

• Approved addition of Police Department Unit Citation Award (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 04.15.25 and 05.06.25 (5‑0)
• Deferred Mayor Fernández’s potential acquisition of 5950 Sunset Drive (indefinitely)
• Appointed Dick M. Ortega to the Budget & Finance Committee (replacing Alex Aleman)
• Re‑appointed Jose Fernández to the Pension Board of Trustees (5‑0)
• Approved $123,769 contract with SRS Engineering for sanitary sewer improvements (5‑0)
• Approved waiver of up to $3,935 for Juneteenth celebration event (5‑0)
• Approved interlocal agreement for inclusion in Miami‑Dade County curbside recycling program (5‑0)

City Commission

The commission will consider a zoning map amendment changing 6540 Manor Lane from a duplex residential (RT-6) to a townhouse residential (RT-18) district. It will also consider several resolutions, including a fee waiver for the Twilight 5K Run/Walk, updates to fitness trainer permit fees, a planning services contract with Corradino Group, and a recycling interlocal agreement with Miami‑Dade County. Additionally, the commission will discuss parking hours, a scholarship shortfall, and backyard trailer guidelines.

• Rezoning ordinance for 6540 Manor Lane (RT-6 to RT-18)
• Resolution waiving up to $3,066.84 in event fees for the Twilight 5K Run/Walk
• Resolution amending fitness trainer permit fees
• Resolution approving Corradino Group contract for general planning services
• Resolution approving interlocal agreement for curbside recycling program

The Commission approved a zoning map amendment changing 6540 Manor Lane from duplex to townhouse residential (4‑1). It also approved a $156,000 contract with the Corradino Group for planning services (5‑0) and waived up to $3,066.84 for the Twilight 5K Run/Walk event (5‑0). Additionally, three board members were re‑appointed (each 5‑0), the interlocal recycling agreement and a parks fee amendment were deferred (each 5‑0), and the city manager was directed to proceed with a $27,500 CRA feasibility proposal.

• Approved zoning amendment for 6540 Manor Lane to townhouse residential (4‑1)
• Approved Corradino Group planning services contract up to $156,000 (5‑0)
• Approved waiver of event fees up to $3,066.84 for Twilight 5K Run/Walk (5‑0)
• Re‑appointed John "Jay" Miller to Planning Board (5‑0)
• Re‑appointed Mariano Corral to Design Review Board (5‑0)
• Re‑appointed Javier Baena to Design Review Board (5‑0)
• Deferred multi‑year interlocal agreement with Miami‑Dade County (5‑0)
• Deferred amendment to parks & recreation fee schedule (5‑0)

Historic Preservation Board

The South Miami Historic Preservation Board will review a request by applicant Daynia Evanson, on behalf of property owner Stanley Cohen, to install signage at 5891 SW 72 Street (Sunset Drive). The meeting also includes a status update on grant opportunities, approval of the March 31 minutes, and scheduling of the next meeting. The session is conducted virtually via Zoom.

• HPB-2025-003: Signage installation request at 5891 SW 72 Street (Sunset Drive)
• Status update on grant opportunities
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 31, 2025
• Scheduling of next board meeting for July 28, 2025

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet virtually to review three quasi-judicial requests for exterior renovations and new construction. The board will also vote on the approval of minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting.

• Exterior renovation request for L’Atelier School at 5960 SW 71 Street
• New construction request for a two-story building at 6330 SW 68 Street
• Exterior renovation request for Plastic Surgery on Sunset at 6161 SW 72 Street (Sunset Drive)

City Commission

The South Miami City Commission will consider a resolution supporting Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava's veto of fluoride removal and continued fluoridation. Other business includes budget transfers, a parks master plan contract, and a moratorium on solar panel requirements. Discussion items cover re-establishing the CRA and the potential acquisition of 5950 Sunset Drive.

• Resolution supporting fluoride in county water supply (Add-On item Fa)
• Budget transfer of $200,000 from police capital improvements to engineering capital improvements (Consent 1)
• Contract with Kimley-Horn for a comprehensive parks and recreation master plan, not to exceed $257,650 (Resolution 4)
• Moratorium on enforcement of residential solar photovoltaic system requirements, second reading (Ordinance 7)
• Fee waiver up to $7,469.09 for the Twilight 5K Run/Walk event (Resolution 3)

The South Miami City Commission approved a $200,000 budget transfer from the police capital improvements line item to the engineering capital improvements line item. It also adopted a parks and recreation master plan study contract up to $257,650, a moratorium on enforcement of residential solar photovoltaic requirements, and an amendment expanding the Design Review Board to seven members. Additional actions included directing a settlement negotiation, supporting the county mayor's veto of a fluoride resolution, and expanding tree canopy coverage in residential areas.

• Approved $200,000 budget transfer (4-0)
• Approved selection of Kimley‑Horn for parks master plan up to $257,650 (4-0)
• Approved ordinance moratorium on residential solar PV enforcement (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Design Review Board membership to seven (4-0)
• Approved resolution directing city attorney to negotiate settlement (4-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Miami‑Dade County mayor's veto of fluoride addition (4-0)
• Approved landscaping master plan modification to expand tree canopy (4-0)
• Deferred SRS Engineering sanitary sewer improvement resolution to May 6 (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on two ordinances. These include a proposal to pause the enforcement of residential solar photovoltaic system requirements and changes to the Design Review Board's composition.

• PB-2025-003: Proposed moratorium on enforcement of Land Development Code Section 3.6(W) regarding residential solar photovoltaic systems
• PB-2025-002: Proposed ordinance amending the composition and procedures of the Design Review Board

City Hall Redevelopment Workshop

The City Commission will participate in a workshop regarding the redevelopment of City Hall. No specific agenda items or proposals were listed in the notice.

• City Hall Redevelopment Workshop

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on a zoning change at 6540 Manor Lane (RT-6 to RT-18), a final plat for 5865 N. Kendall Drive, and ordinances to establish a residential permit parking zone, revise parking fees, regulate mobile vendors at religious institutions, and update noise regulations. A moratorium on enforcement of solar photovoltaic system requirements will also be considered. Consent items include designating the mayor as director to the Miami-Dade League of Cities and a fee waiver up to $2,255 for monthly rooftop yoga at the municipal parking garage.

• Rezoning of 6540 Manor Lane from duplex (RT-6) to townhouse (RT-18) residential
• Final plat subdivision approval for property at 5865 N. Kendall Drive and 5865 SW 88 Street
• Ordinance establishing a single residential permit parking zone and permit procedures
• Fee waiver up to $2,255 for monthly 'Community Yoga on Rooftop' at municipal parking garage (April–September 2025)
• Moratorium on enforcement of Section 3.6(w) of Land Development Code regarding solar photovoltaic system requirements

The City Commission voted 4‑0 to defer the rezoning of 6540 Manor Lane to a May 6 meeting. It approved a final plat application for 5865 N. Kendall Drive and a fee waiver for a community yoga event. The July 1 commission meeting was cancelled and rescheduled for July 29, and the mayor and vice mayor were designated as directors for the Miami‑Dade League of Cities. Additional approvals included changes to parking permit fees and new controlled‑parking and mobile‑vendor ordinances.

• Deferral of 6540 Manor Lane rezoning to May 6, 2025 (4‑0)
• Approval of Resolution 022‑25‑16314 for final plat at 5865 N. Kendall Drive (4‑0)
• Cancellation of July 1 commission meeting; new meeting set for July 29 (decision)
• Designation of Mayor Fernández as director and Vice Mayor Corey as alternate director for Miami‑Dade League of Cities (Resolution 023‑25‑16351, 4‑0)
• Approval of fee waiver up to $2,255 for monthly Community Yoga event (Resolution 024‑25‑16316, 4‑0)
• Amendment of parking permit fees for residential areas and South Miami Parking Garage (Resolution 025‑25‑16317, 3‑1)
• Adoption of Ordinance 09‑25‑2522 establishing a single residential permit parking zone (4‑0)
• Adoption of Ordinance 10‑25‑2523 permitting mobile vendors at religious institution events (4‑0)

Special City Commission

The City Commission holds a second reading public hearing on three ordinances to amend the Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Map, and Zoning Map to establish a maximum density of 200 dwelling units per acre in the Transit-Supportive Development (TSDD) designation and rezone numerous properties from various current designations to TSDD. These changes would affect parcels currently designated as mixed-use, residential, commercial, and other uses. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Ordinance amending Comprehensive Plan Policy 1.1.1 to set 200 dwelling units per acre maximum density in the TSDD designation
• Ordinance amending Future Land Use Map to change many parcels to Transit-Supportive Development designation
• Ordinance amending Zoning Map to rezone properties from multiple existing zones to Transit-Supportive Development District (TSDD)

The commission voted unanimously to adopt three ordinances that amend the city’s comprehensive plan and zoning maps to create a “Transit‑Supportive Development” designation and set a maximum density of 200 dwelling units per acre. Each ordinance—06‑25‑2519, 07‑25‑2520, and 08‑25‑2521—was approved by a 4‑0 vote. No public comments were received during the hearings.

• Approved Ordinance No. 06‑25‑2519 (max 200 units/acre) – 4‑0 vote
• Approved Ordinance No. 07‑25‑2520 (future land use map changes) – 4‑0 vote
• Approved Ordinance No. 08‑25‑2521 (zoning map changes) – 4‑0 vote

Design Review Board

The South Miami Design Review Board meeting will review three applications: an exterior renovation at 6001 SW 70 Street, a new two‑story construction at 6752 SW 77 Terrace, and a new one‑story construction at 6221 SW 60 Street. The board will also approve the minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting and set the next meeting date for April 15, 2025.

• DRB-2025-009 – Exterior renovation request for Valencia South Miami Condominium Ass. Inc at 6001 SW 70 Street
• DRB-2025-010 – New two‑story construction request for PAP Life LLC at 6752 SW 77 Terrace
• DRB-2025-011 – New one‑story construction request for MB 6221 LLC at 6221 SW 60 Street
• Approval of minutes from the February 18, 2025 DRB meeting
• Scheduling of the next DRB meeting on April 15, 2025

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on two ordinances to change the future land use designation of parcels on 62nd Avenue and 64th Street from Residential/Limited Commercial to Mixed Use Commercial/Residential. The commission will also vote on a consent item to purchase 40 Smith & Wesson rifles and accessories for $73,589.76 for the police department, approve a janitorial services contract, a memorandum of understanding with The Underline Conservancy, and a swim lesson management contract. Discussion items include plastic straws, bird strike glass, solar collectors, and a county zoning application. Multiple board appointments are scheduled.

• Purchase of 40 Smith & Wesson M&P 15T rifles and accessories for $73,589.76 for the South Miami Police Department
• Ordinance to change land use on west side of 62nd Avenue to Mixed Use Commercial/Residential
• Ordinance to change land use on north side of 64th Street to Mixed Use Commercial/Residential
• Approval of janitorial services contract with SFM Janitorial Services for up to five years
• Approval of MOU with The Underline Conservancy for operations, programming, and maintenance

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on two items: a rezoning of 6540 Manor Lane from Duplex Residential (RT-6) to Townhouse Residential (RT-18), and an ordinance amending the composition and procedures of the Design Review Board. Additionally, two Future Land Use Map amendments are proposed: one for parcels on the west side of 62nd Avenue from Residential/Limited Commercial to Mixed Use Commercial/Residential, and one for parcels on the north side of 64th Street from Mixed Residential-Moderate Density to Townhouse Residential. One item (LPA-2025-003) is deferred to a future meeting.

• Rezoning at 6540 Manor Lane from RT-6 (Duplex Residential) to RT-18 (Townhouse Residential)
• Ordinance amending the Design Review Board's composition and procedures
• FLUM amendment for parcels on west side of 62nd Avenue (RLC to MUCR)
• FLUM amendment for parcels on north side of 64th Street (MRMD to TR)
• Deferral of LPA-2025-003 for parcels on 64th Terrace

City Commission

At its March 4, 2025 meeting, the South Miami City Commission will hold public hearings on three ordinances to amend the Future Land Use Map. The changes would rezone parcels on 62nd Avenue to Mixed Use Commercial/Residential and on 64th Street and 64th Terrace to Townhouse Residential. Commissioners will also discuss proposed rules for special mobile vendor events for churches, plastic straw bans, bird strike glass requirements, and solar collector regulations.

• First reading of ordinance to rezone west side of 62nd Avenue between SW 64th St and SW 68th St from Residential/Limited Commercial to Mixed Use Commercial/Residential
• First reading of ordinance to rezone north side of 64th Street between SW 59th Ave and SW 59th Pl from Mixed Residential-Moderate Density to Townhouse Residential
• First reading of ordinance to rezone south side of 64th Terrace between SW 60th Ave and SW 61st Ct from Mixed Residential-Moderate Density to Townhouse Residential
• Discussion item: Commissioner Rodriguez – Special Mobile Vendor Events for Churches
• Discussion item: Commissioner Bonich – Plastic Straws

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will review several requests for new construction and one exterior renovation. These items are considered quasi-judicial matters.

• DRB-2025-003: New two-story construction at 6167 SW 64 Street
• DRB-2025-004: New two-story construction at 6165 SW 64 Street
• DRB-2025-005: New two-story construction at 6301 SW 60 Avenue
• DRB-2025-006: New two-story construction at 6511 SW 59 Court
• DRB-2025-008: Exterior renovation at 6010 South Dixie Highway

City Commission

The South Miami City Commission will hold public hearings and vote on three ordinances on second reading: revising noise regulations, amending the Design Review Board's composition and procedures, and updating rules for nonconforming uses and structures. The commission will also consider a resolution honoring former Mayor Dr. Anna Price and a multiyear contract with Envisio Solutions for capital project tracking software and services. Other items include a proclamation for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and routine reports.

• Proclamation declaring Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
• Resolution honoring former Mayor Dr. Anna Price and proclaiming February 17 as Dr. Anna Price Day
• Multiyear agreement with Envisio Solutions for strategic planning software, not to exceed $13,500 in FY2025 and $9,785 annual subscription thereafter with 5% yearly increases
• Ordinance amending composition and procedures of the Design Review Board
• Ordinance revising Section 20-4.8 on nonconforming uses and structures

City Commission

The South Miami City Commission will consider approval of a multi-year collective bargaining agreement with the South Florida Police Benevolent Association, first-reading ordinances amending noise regulations and nonconforming structure rules, and discussion items on front-yard fence heights and the Plusurbia Placemaking Project for Sunset Drive. Consent agenda items include a driver civil citation diversion program MOU and a park naming after Dr. Anna Price.

• Resolution approving collective bargaining agreement with South Florida Police Benevolent Association (Item Q5)
• Ordinance first reading to amend prohibited noise regulations (Item T8)
• Ordinance first reading to amend nonconforming structures and uses regulations (Item T7)
• Discussion on physical barriers / fence heights in front yards (Item M1)
• Discussion on Plusurbia Placemaking Project for Sunset Drive and adjacent streets (Item M2)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will hold a virtual quasi-judicial hearing on a single request for exterior painting at 5730 SW 49 Street, and will also vote on minutes from November 25, 2024. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• HPB-2025-001: Exterior painting request at 5730 SW 49 Street by Christian and Mariana Parfit

Design Review Board

The board will hold quasi-judicial hearings on two applications: a signage installation for Pineview Preschools at 6333 SW 72 Street and a new two-story construction for United Community Bank at 5880 SW 72 Street. It will also approve minutes from previous meetings. No other decisions are on the agenda.

• DRB-2025-001: Signage installation for Pineview Preschools at 6333 SW 72 Street (Sunset Drive) – applicant Cynthia Suarez, owner Sunset MGMT
• DRB-2025-002: New two-story construction for United Community Bank at 5880 SW 72 Street (Sunset Drive) – applicant Omar Morales, owner Jason Lynch
• Approval of meeting minutes from Oct 15, Nov 19, and Dec 17, 2024