South Miami meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

South Miami agendas: police equipment, Bird Road rezoning, red light cameras await decisions

South Miami's City Commission, Community Redevelopment Agency and Design Review Board all met or were scheduled to meet in the past two weeks, but the records supplied for this roundup are agendas only — minutes have not yet been published. No votes, approvals or final outcomes are recorded in the material reviewed here, so nothing below should be read as decided.

Police equipment on the Oct. 15 Commission agenda

The City Commission's Oct. 15 agenda listed two Police Department purchases: 54 gas mask kits at a cost not to exceed $32,400.00, and 54 ballistic helmets and visors not to exceed $62,500.00. Both were listed as items for consideration; the record does not show whether either was voted on.

Land use and development items

The same Oct. 15 agenda included an amended development agreement for "Med Square," described as a mixed-use building on SW 62nd Avenue, and a rezoning of 5801 SW 41 Street from single-family residential to general retail. It also listed a proposed ordinance on billing and collection of stormwater utility user fees.

At its Oct. 6 meeting, the Commission's agenda included the proposed sale of 6008 and 6016 SW 66 Street, amendments to the schedule of fees for notary and burglar alarm registration, and an ordinance to modify the composition and procedures of the Historic Preservation Board. The meeting summary also lists amendments to the Tree Protection Ordinance among the topics before the body.

Red light cameras and centennial branding

Two contracts appeared on the Oct. 6 Commission agenda: an agreement with RedSpeed Florida, LLC for red light traffic infraction detectors, and a contract with Merit Mile, LLC for centennial branding services not to exceed $45,000. Neither amount or agreement is recorded as approved in the material provided.

Design Review Board

On Oct. 16, the Design Review Board was scheduled to review a variance request for off-street parking and landscaping at 6150 S. Dixie Highway, submitted by McDonald's USA, LLC, and a request for new construction of a two-story building at 7628 SW 59 Court.

On Oct. 6, the board was set to hear DRB-2026-021, a request for new two-story construction at 6761 SW 78 Terrace, filed by applicant Francisco Maduro with 4949, LLC listed as owner. The board also was to consider approval of minutes from its Aug. 18, 2026 meeting. Design Review Board items are quasi-judicial, meaning the board weighs a specific application against city rules rather than setting general policy.

CRA interlocal agreement

The Community Redevelopment Agency's Oct. 6 agenda listed a resolution to approve an interlocal cooperation agreement involving the City of South Miami, Miami-Dade County and the agency. The resolution was listed for consideration; no action is recorded.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings were listed in the records supplied for the next 14 days. Residents who want to confirm schedules, read full agendas or check whether minutes have since been posted should consult the City of South Miami's official meeting page, which is the authoritative source for these items.

South Miami agendas: centennial branding, red-light cameras, SW 66 Street property sale

South Miami's City Commission, Community Redevelopment Agency and Design Review Board were all scheduled to meet Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at City Hall, 6130 Sunset Drive, according to published agendas. As of Oct. 13, no minutes had been published for any of those meetings, so nothing below is a confirmed decision — these are the items the agendas listed for consideration. The largest dollar amounts listed were centennial-related: a resolution authorizing up to $45,000 with Merit Mile, LLC for centennial branding, plus a $100,000 transfer for centennial marketing.

City Commission: branding, cameras, property sale

The commission's agenda included:

• A resolution authorizing up to $45,000 with Merit Mile, LLC for centennial branding, plus a $100,000 transfer for centennial marketing.
• An agreement with RedSpeed Florida, LLC for red light traffic infraction detectors.
• A proposed sale of 6008 and 6016 SW 66 Street.
• A resolution revising burglar alarm registration, false alarm and notary fees.
• A resolution accepting a right-of-way deed from Alta Somi I LLC.
• A second-reading ordinance amending Land Development Code rules for the Historic Preservation Board and certificates of appropriateness.
• Discussion of tree protection amendments, a Heritage Tree program, and meeting dates for late 2026 and early 2027.

The agenda summary also described second-reading ordinances on historic preservation and traffic cameras; the itemized list included the historic preservation ordinance.

CRA: interlocal agreement with the county

The Community Redevelopment Agency, meeting at 6:30 p.m., was scheduled to take up a resolution approving an interlocal cooperation agreement among the City of South Miami, Miami-Dade County and the South Miami CRA, sponsored by the Executive Director. The City Commission agenda listed a public hearing on the same interlocal agreement. The rest of the CRA agenda was procedural: roll call, approval of minutes from May 19, 2026, staff and counsel reports, public comments and adjournment.

Design Review Board: 6761 SW 78 Terrace

The Design Review Board, meeting at 8:30 a.m. in the City Commission Chambers, was scheduled to hear DRB-2026-021, a request for new two-story construction at 6761 SW 78 Terrace, filed by applicant Francisco Maduro for property owner 4949, LLC. The case is quasi-judicial, with public comment opening after the applicant's presentation. Supporting documents listed include arborist reports, tree preservation analysis, a survey and architectural plans. The board also was to approve minutes from its Aug. 18, 2026 meeting.

Planning Board meeting cancelled

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers was cancelled. A memorandum states the cancellation is allowed under Section 20-6.1(B)(2)(d)(i) of the Land Development Code because meetings need not be held when there are no scheduled agenda items. No substantive items were listed for decision or discussion.

Also noted

Standing notices on the Planning Board and Design Review Board agendas state that lobbyists must register with the City Clerk before lobbying, generally $500 annually, plus $100 per additional issue.

Coming up

The data provided lists no upcoming meetings in the next 14 days. The Design Review Board agenda notes its next meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. The Planning Board's Oct. 13 meeting is cancelled. The City Commission agenda listed discussion of meeting dates for late 2026 and early 2027, but no specific dates appear in the records reviewed.

South Miami meetings outline sewer project, park improvements, and Bird Road zoning proposals

South Miami's City Commission, Design Review Board, and Planning Board each met over the past two weeks, with agendas covering millions in infrastructure contracts, several construction reviews, and proposed land-use changes along Bird Road. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the three meetings, so what follows reflects what was on each agenda — not what was ultimately decided.

City Commission — June 30

The City Commission agenda included several construction contracts and the 2026 South Miami Charter Review Committee's final report. The largest item was a proposed contract for the Phase II Septic to Sewer Improvements project at $6,670,067.00. Also on the agenda:

• South Miami Park parking lot improvements contract: $1,107,029.00
• Stantec Consulting Services Inc. project management services: $169,178.00
• SRS Engineering, Inc. construction phase services: $200,465.28
• An update to building permit, plan review, and inspection fees

The commission was also scheduled to establish qualifying dates for the November 2026 general election. Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed which contracts were approved or whether the fee update was adopted.

Design Review Board — July 7

The Design Review Board agenda listed five development and construction reviews across the city:

• Architectural Conditions Review for 6404-6504 SW 57 Avenue
• Late Stage Coordination Review for 5959 SW 71 Street & 7090 SW 59 Place
• Tentative Plat for 6800 SW 62 Avenue
• New Construction (Two Story) at 5975 SW 80 Street
• New Construction (Two Story) at 5979 SW 58 Terrace

No outcomes are available yet. Residents interested in any of these addresses can check with the city for the board's eventual findings.

Planning Board — July 9

The Planning Board was set to consider several applications from Bird 58, LLC involving properties at 5800 Bird Road and 5801 SW 41 Street. The agenda items included:

• An amendment to modify the "Mixed-Use Commercial Residential" description in the Future Land Use Element
• A change of designation for 5800 Bird Road and 5801 SW 41 Street to "Mixed-Use Commercial Residential"
• A change of zoning for 5801 SW 41 Street from "RS-4" Single-Family Residential to "GR" General Retail

One item — the replatting of a city block on the west side of SW 62nd Avenue for a project called "Med Square" — was listed as deferred.

Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed whether the Planning Board recommended approval of any of the Bird 58, LLC items. The proposed zoning change for 5801 SW 41 Street, if advanced, would shift that property from single-family residential to general retail.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the city's official calendar for any newly scheduled sessions or workshops. Once minutes are published for the three meetings above, this outlet will report on what was decided.