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Passed as a block (CA/consent and minutes)
- CA 1–CA 9: Consent items were approved as presented (items included routine contracts and administrative actions; commissioners did not pull these for separate discussion). Motion carried unanimously.

Public hearings and resolutions
- PH 1 (as amended): The commission approved an amendment replacing \"interest earned\" with \"sales proceeds\" in the related title and approved the item.
- RE14 (Miami Loop resolution): Adopted as amended; directs staff to coordinate trail connections and convene partners. Passed with cosponsors.
- RE13 (title amendment noted): Passed as part of the resolution group with a technical correction (name spelling change). Other resolutions in the packet were approved or deferred per the record.

Quasi‑judicial and land‑use
- PZ1, PZ2, PZ3 (Second‑reading/zoning and FLUM items): Adopted as presented.
- PZ4 (Certificate of Use appeal for Bills Nursery Inc.): Commission denied the city's appeal and granted the certificate of use (3‑2 vote). The Planning & Zoning Appeals Board had previously reversed the zoning director’s denial.

First readings and ordinances
- SR1 (second reading ordinance amending building-permit language): Approved.
- FR2, FR4, FR5, FR6, FR7, FR9 (first-reading ordinances): Approved or set with modifications where noted; FR4 and FR5 were amended per staff direction; FR8 was indefinitely deferred at the sponsor's request.

Pocket item
- PI1 (purchase and sale for park acquisition, 235 NW 20th Ave): Approved. Funding up to $1,105,000 from Miami Forever Bond Series 2024A (title and funding details recorded in the pocket item text).

Appointments and boards
- Commission confirmed multiple board and committee appointments across arts, resilience, and oversight committees (votes recorded on the record; unanimous where noted).

Votes deferred or withdrawn
- Several items were deferred or withdrawn by staff or sponsor (PH4 withdrawn, PH5 deferred to Sept. 25, RE9 deferred to Dec. 11, multiple DI items withdrawn or indefinitely deferred; see official agenda for full list).
- RE22 (policy on city payment of outside legal fees) was deferred to Oct. 9 after extended discussion and legal advisement.

Ending — The meeting concluded after the commission handled proclamations, public comment, routine consent business, and the substantive items above; staff will return on scheduled future dates with follow‑up information and implementation steps where required.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Miami, FL - City Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The City Commission approved a slate of routine and program items, adopted the Miami Loop resolution, granted a certificate of use after a P&Z appeal, approved multiple first‑reading ordinances, and deferred a high‑profile legal‑fees policy item to Oct. 9.","taxTitle","Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida","taxId",2890,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6470803,"Commission denies city appeal, approves certificate of use for Bills Nursery after Planning & Zoning reversal",145,5119000,5264000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5778958-6974bfc8b175113f793ec6305220311f&start=5119&end=5264","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5778958-6974bfc8b175113f793ec6305220311f/thumbnail_5119000.jpg","/articles/6470803/Miami/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Commission-denies-city-appeal-approves-certificate-of-use-for-Bills-Nursery-after-Planning-Zoning-reversal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6470803-aa0f61ded20f59c5e589d7b4ed900d3c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170766&Signature=BPkzAgN~C-YYZQyAXpZn9yhqABlbXmq6X3kbMfn9ULNkFtPLW9lcxPeAXvoM2RJ7EzzrwUJYEz2vkElTeIpmITGXbLytuC9F~nAIKZ2IQHsp~7cKewY7wIysx9tPWOwIX38uZocewsLXNVMtyJMrEgxePUizzDsnpQA-I9RZVakhG4d-sC1DVqWkGPYwfqkxEZilbtBKriTuiikzw37er6es90qsdc5txoR39wJWVTlnWCKP3w8jwN~6cLBJkuyzKp07Xsit9MBheWzmPt6ChkCx26rC16K5WRw3C7zh1w84Em~WhW26o7C1EDhkfnhCOIAWwdsiORtjQO1w3DXdKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Miami City Commission heard a quasi‑judicial appeal over a certificate of use application for Bills Nursery Inc. and voted to deny the city's appeal, thereby allowing issuance of the certificate of use.

Zoning Administrator Tamara Allen Frost explained the administration's denial was based on federal law: \"the federal law says that this is a scheduled drug,\" and under that legal framework the city denied the certificate of use. The Planning and Zoning Appeals Board had previously reversed the zoning director's denial.

On commission consideration, members voted 3‑2 to deny the city’s appeal and grant the certificate of use to the applicant, effectively upholding the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board decision and overturning the original denial. The clerk recorded the vote as three in favor and two opposed; the minutes show two commissioners voting against the grant.

Because the matter was quasi‑judicial, the record included sworn testimony and the commission followed the standard evidentiary process for P&Z appeals. The action permits the use at the specified location pending compliance with any applicable conditions and permits.

Ending — The commission’s vote concluded the appeal; staff and the applicant will complete any required follow‑up permitting steps related to the granted certificate of use.","After a quasi‑judicial hearing, the commission denied the city's appeal and granted a certificate of use to Bills Nursery Inc., reversing the zoning director's denial that cited federal drug scheduling.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6470810,"Commission proclaims Allan Palms Day, recognizes Allapattah police unit for crime reductions",513,1303000,1816000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5778958-6974bfc8b175113f793ec6305220311f&start=1303&end=1816","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5778958-6974bfc8b175113f793ec6305220311f/thumbnail_1303000.jpg","/articles/6470810/Miami/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Commission-proclaims-Allan-Palms-Day-recognizes-Allapattah-police-unit-for-crime-reductions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6470810-a41be3eeb62ec9b545d366fc66f51969/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170766&Signature=dO1xT1jR48KPENH3uBkVVpP6lQzPx0sFpBdPNowBKPcEO1YOWqJhmfyHkCkwLmPcehl18jNcUjMq5O9vM5arFd4a2e7b5kD4R7~H3eh6OjAmppp9I3m~2hCardggTVOyi7ZtzXLMZylrp7NqetbHEQN9U5Qklf3t3jLruwgTfkhnwnGtBXYMYLX~AWlB8MBd~Ygmop2c2SGnmSzlAmcgauFGmZWGUEy01BVfBt~uYxsbkr6hna42u7zZj9Qta~mzE4Ip86M2n1QNclhRJsschG-LaJeNsbOHcvjY3qrY5eVbXgzQzEaw1Qc8ucZxYFMhXgAEx7SyNHnYLRMWFGU9NQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its Sept. 11 meeting, the Miami City Commission issued a series of proclamations and recognitions, including a day in honor of the late city architect Allan I. Palms, a proclamation recognizing Anthony R. Gomez for decades of construction and community work, and a formal acknowledgment of police efforts in the Allapattah neighborhood.

The commission presented a proclamation naming Sept. 11, 2025, as Allan I. Palms Day to the family of the late architect, noting Palms’ long tenure with the city and contributions to Miami’s skyline. A separate proclamation declared Sept. 11, 2025, Anthony R. Gomez Day, recognizing his work in construction and community development.

Commissioners also recognized Allapattah police leadership and the support team for a series of year‑to‑date crime reductions cited during the meeting. The proclamation, read by a commissioner, listed reported reductions such as a 26.3% overall drop in crime year‑to‑date and specific declines in vehicle thefts, burglaries and other categories attributed to targeted patrols and community engagement.

Commander George L. Rodriguez and members of the Allapattah support team were acknowledged by name during the meeting. Commissioners praised community‑oriented policing and highlighted public‑safety innovations such as a drone program described during remarks.

Ending — The proclamations and recognition were ceremonial but underscored the commission’s focus on public safety, community partnerships and civic service.","The commission issued proclamations honoring the late city architect Allan I. Palms and local business leader Anthony R. Gomez, and formally recognized Commander George L. Rodriguez and the Allapattah support team for reported year‑to‑date crime reductions.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6470814,"Commission backs ‘Miami Loop’ coordination effort to connect trails across city and region",2340,3465000,5805000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5778958-6974bfc8b175113f793ec6305220311f&start=3465&end=5805","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5778958-6974bfc8b175113f793ec6305220311f/thumbnail_3465000.jpg","/articles/6470814/Miami/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Commission-backs-Miami-Loop-coordination-effort-to-connect-trails-across-city-and-region","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6470814-5a131669f1230e172454942a58444f26/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170766&Signature=VWqR8ujoDpJU9TPRlH9gG14UQpssZVF9nuZEN9720t4VoxWMsi8i0CpJXTHqJtOwFccAWIuV~tPjdu3I9jczb5Xwi4UxXBVesYG-5J0PaoKqaUMfk61Dpj8zKZ3drrDLaAcw6Myv5ex0jtmndDMZlsq9MBnmQnmudeC-eJKtq~HUXrIk5RpkYP7KJHPH5TKvWuok48evHoSB4O9s-AW8Xmb2A2DbmHFtiGb9ESqtFi42UXe69ZUdK4FwX~TIw5zxGETl0X5aCxjwG9zeurq5N46qk-An5UfJMjuOSB8MHrCpu-PyW962y6TS4ChFHYgSqe--OcfFvmQmsJ6snTaejA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Miami City Commission voted to approve a resolution directing the administration to take a coordinating role for the so-called \"Miami Loop,\" a proposed continuous network of trails and greenways that would link existing and planned corridors across the city and into neighboring municipalities.

Supporters told the commission the Loop would connect the Underline, Ludlam Trail, Commodore Trail, the Miami River Greenway and other segments to create a contiguous route for walking, biking and recreation. Mayor Raquel (Coral Gables) Lago, who spoke during public comment, called the project \"an incredible potentially transformational project that...will transform mobility in the City of Miami and across the county.\" Several public commenters and nonprofit leaders urged the commission to prioritize coordination so individual projects are not delayed or fragmented.

Administration staff explained the resolution will ask the city to convene partners, identify gaps in the network, and help expedite segments where municipal coordination is required. The resolution as amended also added cosponsors and clarifying language on the city’s coordinating role.

The commission voted to adopt the resolution as amended with cosponsors. Commissioners and several community groups said the Loop aligns with equity and resiliency goals by improving safe, low-cost access to parks, jobs and transit for underserved neighborhoods.

Ending — The commission asked staff to report back with next steps and to work with neighboring cities and county partners to move toward a connected trail network.","The commission approved a resolution asking city staff to lead coordination of multiple trail projects to form a connected ‘Miami Loop,’ a network supporters say will improve mobility, recreation and equity across Miami and neighboring cities.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6470818,"Commission defers decision on using city funds for ongoing litigation after heated debate",1346,5854000,7200000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5778958-6974bfc8b175113f793ec6305220311f&start=5854&end=7200","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5778958-6974bfc8b175113f793ec6305220311f/thumbnail_5854000.jpg","/articles/6470818/Miami/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Commission-defers-decision-on-using-city-funds-for-ongoing-litigation-after-heated-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6470818-d4046bc032f9c2c127e4930b099a0291/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170766&Signature=c1JsXtNJtJNTKOEZrOG-LOswidnO21uhW5Jgm0kxVhDBuCgr-1i0K08U-yffhb0O2XbPCiCvA4n2c7cF27-UijJ2Gnbj4G8MWZpWxjRJckJyd7cwZlXUut~HEpQRLrbGCoGvK8kJF31jgVYlulve9qI0e1plhlFHuXbLFS1Ui5ahANxNPF7yGxxr42yWLz7Tm6DVS9qpRDRqfMnYIES~Psu8l2h~N4dcS6c7ftz6Yn9ea3Fckxd0xEF~VwNaYlVPXfoGfO4BJXiu6K5Qb7d5l47WJDCqJ-hFGQy~reFVAyhCzeA5I8rTQ69qzEO42SWGldelW6ZIyRnIlQyLtBAutw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Miami City Commission debated and then deferred action on a resolution that would limit city payment of outside legal fees for elected officials and employees in active litigation.

The discussion focused on whether the city should continue paying attorneys while an appeal at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit remains pending. City attorneys warned commissioners that changing the city's practice before the appellate process concludes could carry legal and practical risks.

City Attorney George K. Whitesong told the commission that the change \"could have precedential effect\" and emphasized the city’s longstanding practice of providing representation to officials sued for actions taken in their official roles. Deputy City Attorney Kevin R. Jones added that the city has historically undertaken defenses in advance \"because we can control fees\" and that doing otherwise can create higher costs if attorneys later seek reimbursement.

Several commissioners said they are concerned about repeated large legal bills paid from the public purse and proposed a reversal of the practice: have the official pay legal costs now and reimburse them only if they ultimately prevail. Supporters of that approach cited recent high-cost lawsuits and settlements and said the policy would protect taxpayer funds while preserving officials’ ability to seek court review.

After extended legal and policy discussion, the commission voted to defer the item to the first meeting in October (Oct. 9) so members could receive additional briefings, consider a potential policy workshop and obtain outside legal perspectives.

The deferral preserves the current practice while the commission studies options and receives further counsel; commissioners said they want clear policy direction before making a change that could affect future litigation and representation.

Ending — The commission left the issue open for additional study and a possible formal policy change on Oct. 9.","The Miami City Commission debated whether the city should continue paying outside legal fees for officials sued in their official capacities and voted to defer a final policy decision to the Oct. 9 meeting after attorneys warned of legal risk and commissioners raised taxpayer concerns.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Key actions from the Sept. 11 Miami City Commission meeting

Commission denies city appeal, approves certificate of use for Bills Nursery after Planning & Zoning reversal

Commission proclaims Allan Palms Day, recognizes Allapattah police unit for crime reductions

Commission backs ‘Miami Loop’ coordination effort to connect trails across city and region

Commission defers decision on using city funds for ongoing litigation after heated debate