Ord No 15-20-2369ORDINANCE NO. 15-20-2369
An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, Article II, Section 20-2.3, "Definitions" to
add Affordable Housing related definitions, Article IV, Sections 20-4.9 titled
"Reserved" to create a new category titled "Affordable Housing" and related
regulations, Article VIII, Sections 20-8.2, 20-8.4, 20-8.8, and 20-8.10 and Section
7-3.2 of the City of South Miami Code of Ordinances, all to consolidate, add to
and to clarify affordable housing related definitions and to, among other things,
provide additional requirements for affordable housing as it relates to impact fees
and development bonuses.
WHEREAS, the City of South Miami created a new zoning category titled Transit
Oriented Development District (Mixed -Use 6) and which amended Section 20-8.4 to provide
for bonuses to encourage the development of affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, subsequently to the creation of the TODD MU-6 zoning district, the City
enacted an impact fee ordinance, Section 7-3.2 of the City's Code of Ordinances, that
provided for a waiver for affordable housing and which included definitions to be applied to
affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission for the City of South Ixiami desire to
centralize the definitions of affordable housing in the Land Development Code and
incorporate into Section 20-2.3 affordable housing related definitions most of which
previously were provided for in Section 7-3.2 as well as to provide for greater oversight when
impact fee waivers and a bonuses are granted; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has reviewed this proposed ordinance at the
Planning Board meeting held on March 10. 2020 and the proposal was approved by a vote of
five (5) yeas and one (1) nay.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and incorporated by reference as
if fully set forth herein and as the legislative intent of this Ordinance.
Section 2. Chapter 20, Article II, Section 20-2.3 of the City of South Miami's Land
Development Code is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
20-2.3 Definitions
Advanced registered nurse practitioners means a person who is licensed in
accordance with, and who practices advanced or specialized nursing practice as
defined in, Chapter 464 of the Florida Statutes.
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Affordable Housing: For the purpose of this Section Affordable Housing has the same
meaning as defined in Section. 420.9071, Fla. Stat. unless it is in conflict with any
meaning or use of the term in this Section, and in such event this Section shall take
precedence. A housing unit is not considered Affordable Housing for the purpose of
this Section unless it is a Rent -Restricted Unit that is only made available for rent (not
ownership) to Very Low -Income Tenants, Low -Income Tenants or Moderate -Income
Tenants.
Aggregate area or width. means the sum of two (2) or more designated areas or
widths to be measured, limited, or determined under these regulations.
Grade -Shall means the average elevation of the crown of the abutting roadways.
Gross Rent means any amount paid by a tenant in connection with the occupancy of a
Residential Rental Unit, plus the cost of any services that are required to be paid by a
tenant as a condition for occupancy, and the cost of any utilities, other than telephone,
for such unit. If any utilities (other than telecommunications, cable or internet) are
paid directly by the tenant, "gross rent," also includes a utility allowance determined as
set forth in this paragraph. "Gross Rent" does not include any payment under Section
8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 or any comparable federally funded tenant
or project based rental assistance program with respect to such unit or to the occupants
thereof, or any fee for supportive service that is paid to the owner of the unit on the
basis of the low income status of the tenant of such unit by any governmental program
of assistance or by tax-exempt organization if such program or organization
provides assistance for rent and the amount of assistance provided for rent is not
separable from the amount of assistance provided for supportive services within the
meaning of Section 42(g)(2) 13) of the Code. For purposes of the foregoing, the
allowable utility allowance is: (i) the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development ("HUD") -published utility allowances (except as provided in clause (iv)
hereof) in the case of a building whose rents and utility allowances are reviewed by
HUD on an annual basis; (ii) the gpplicable Public Housing Agency ("PHA") utility
allowances established for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (except as
provided in clause (iv) hereof) in the case of a building occupied by one or more
tenants receiving HUD rental assistance payments ("HUD Tenant Assistance"): (iii) in
the case of a building for which there is neither HUD Tenant Assistance, nor an
applicable HUD utility allowance, the applicable PHA utility allowance, however,
utility allowances based on estimates from local utility providers certifying the
estimated costs of all covered utilities for units of comparable size and construction in
the county where the building is located, determined in accordance with Internal
Revenue Service Notice 89-6, may be obtained, in which case those estimates shall
apply to all units of similar size and construction in the building_
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Ground coverer means plant materials which reach a maximum height of not more
than twelve (12) inches present a finished appearance and reasonable complete
coverage six (6) months from time of planting.
Lot widths means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines measured at
the required front yard setback line and parallel to the front street property line.
Low -Income Tenant or Low -Income Individual means an individual or a family whose
adjusted annual income (subject to HUD -authorized exclusions) is greater than sixty
percent (60%) but does not exceed eighty_percent 80%) of the area median income as
determined by HUD and as published annually for Miami -Dade County by Florida
Housing Finance Corporation based upon figures provided by HUD, as adjusted for
family size. In no event, however, shall occupants of a such dwelling unit be
considered to be of low income if all the occupants are students, but excluding
such definition the following: (i) single parents who are students with all children also
being students and the household receives Aid to Families with Dependent Children
("AFDC') payments, or if the students are enrolled in certain federal, state, or local
job training_ programs and are considered lower income, or (ii) a housing unit occupied
exclusively by full-time students may qualify as lower income if the students are a
single parent and his/her minor children and none of the tenants are a dependent of a
third party.
Low -Income Unit means any dwelling Unit in a building if: i) the unit is a Rent -
Restricted Unit, and (ii) the individuals occupying the unit are Low -Income Tenants.
Massage therapist -Shall means a person who is licensed in accordance with, and who
practices massage therapy as defined in, Chapter 480 of the Florida Statutes.
Mobile pet grooming serviced means a service operated from a motorized
vehicle, van, or trailer where animals are bathed, clipped or combed for the purpose of
enhancing their appearance or health and for which a fee is charged; providing that the
service is performed on private property not owned, used or rented by the business
provider; and providing that the service is to be totally conducted inside the vehicle,
van, or trailer outside of public view.
Moderate -Income Tenant or Moderate -Income Individual means an individual or a
family whose annual adjusted income (subject to HUD -authorized exclusions) is
greater than eig_hty_percent (80%) but does not exceed one hundred twenty percent
(120%) of the area median income as determined by HUD and as published annually
for Miami -Dade County by Florida Housing Finance Corporation ("FHFC") based
upon figures provided by HUD, as adjusted for family size. In no event, however,
shall occupants of a unit be considered to be of Moderate -Income if all the occupants
are students, but excluding from such definition the following(i single parents who
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are students with all children also beinp, students and the household receives Aid to
Families with Dependent Children ("AFDC") RAYments, or if the students are enrolled
in certain federal, state, or local job training programs and are considered lower
income, or (ii) a housing unit occupied exclusively by full-time students may qualify
as lower income if the students are a single parent and his/her minor children and none
of the tenants are a dependent of a third party.
Moderate -Income Unit means any unit in a building if: (i) the unit is a Rent -Restricted
Unit, and (ii) the individuals occupying the unit are Moderate -Income Tenants.
Motel-ShaR means a building in which lodging is provided and offered to the public
for compensation. As such, it is open to the public in contrast to a boarding or lodging
house or a multi -family dwelling. Motels are usually designed to serve tourists
traveling by automobile. Ingress and egress to rooms need not be through a lobby or
office and parking usually is adjacent to individual guest rooms.
Rental unit-.ShaR means a dwelling unit that is offered for rent, lease or hire intended
for rental to *��Y1.PAW .0 on a temporary basis, but not ,a f.,,..,soor- used
peFmaaeat dwelling.
Rent -Restricted Unit means a Residential Rental Unit where the Gross Rent with
respect to such unit does not exceed thirty percent 30%) of the imputed income
limitation applicable to such unit. For purposes of the foregoing, the imputed income
limitation applicable to a Residential Rental Unit is the income limitation set forth for
Very Low -Income Tenants, Low -Income Tenants and Moderate -Income Tenants
occupying the unit if the number of individuals occupying the unit are (i) one 1)
individual, in the case of a unit that does not have a separate bedroom, and (ii) one and
one-half 1.5) individuals for each separate bedroom, in the case of a unit that has one
or more separate bedrooms. The level of income for residential tenants shall be based
on the Area Median Income (AMI) as determined by the Miami -Dade Public Housing
and Community Development Agency", as modified from time to time. The Owner
shall require that the residential units shall be rented to Very Low -Income Tenants,
Low -Income Tenants and Moderate -Income Tenants as defined in this Section.
Residential Rental Unit, for the purposes of regulating Affordable Housing, means
dwelling units made available for rental, and not ownership, to Very Low -Income
Tenants, Low -Income Tenants and Moderate -Income Tenants, each of which units
shall contain complete living facilities that are to be used other than on a transient
basis together with facilities that are functionally related or subordinate to the living
facilities. The units shall at all times be in good condition and repair at all times.
Restaurant, accessor}Il means an establishment where the principal business is
the sale of food and beverages to the customer in a ready -to -consume state and where
the design or principal method of operation consists of a small specialty restaurant
having floor area exclusively within an office center, sharing common parking
facilities with other businesses within the office center, and having access to a
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common, interior pedestrian and delivery service, but excludes any service to a
customer in a motor vehicle. Seating must be provided for all patrons and signage
outside the center is prohibited.
Site plane means a drawing illustrating a proposed development and prepared in
accordance with the specifications of this Code.
Solar collectors.- Shall means any photovoltaic or solar -thermal collectors or any
combination thereof. ,
Solar thermal collectors- &mll means either, low-, medium-, or high -temperature
collectors. Low temperature collectors are flat plates generally used to heat swimming
pools. Medium -temperature collectors are also usually flat plates but are used for
creating hot water for residential and commercial use. High temperature collectors
concentrate sunlight using mirrors or lenses and are generally used for electric power
production. Hybrid .photovoltaic -thermal systems are also included.
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Solar zone- &iall means a place available on a roof for the installation of solar
collectors that will receive unshaded sunlight at least five (5) hours a day. Exempt are
roof sections sloped greater than thirty (30) degrees (7/12 rise -to -run) oriented within
eighty (80) degrees of true north. If allowed by the Florida Building Code and
notwithstanding anv other provision in the City's Land Development Code, the solar
zone shall be located on the roof or suitable overhang of the building of single-family
residences and townhouses and for qualifying multi -family buildings, the solar zone
can be located on any of the following locations: roof of building, overhang of
building, roof and/or overhang of another structure located on the same property
within two hundred fifty_(250) feet of the primary building, covered parking installed
with the building, other structures including trellises, arbors, patio covers, carports,
gazebos, and similar accessory structures as may be sufficiently strong to support a
solar array.
Story—.ShaU means that portion of a building, other than a basement or mezzanine,
included between the surface of any floor and the surface of the floor next above it; or,
if there be no floor next above it, then the space between such floor and the ceiling
next above it.
Structures. mall means anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires
permanent location on the ground or attached to something having a permanent
location on the ground; including, but not limited to: signs, backstops for tennis courts,
fences, screen enclosures and pergolas.
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Student, for the purpose of regulating Affordable Housing, means an individual who
is attending an educational institution as a full-time student for some part of each of
five calendar months during the year. The phrase "attending an educational institution
as a full-time student" includes any part of a month that the individual is registered in
school for 12 or more hours of class time per week if in high school or college, and 9
hours or more if in graduate school.
Subdivision. mil -means the subdivision of land into two (2) or more lots or other
division of land into parcels of five (5) acres or less for the purpose, whether
immediate or future, of transfer of ownership or building development. Also see
definition in Chapter 28 of County Code.
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Townhouses means a single-family dwelling unit of a group of three (3) or more
such units, each of which shall be serviced with separate utilities and other facilities
and shall otherwise be independent of one another.
Transient Basis means the rental of a room or rooms for a period of 180 days or less, counting
a portion of a day as a full calendar day, unless the rental unit contains sleeping
accommodations, a kitchen and bathroom facilities in a building used exclusively by a
governmental entity or Qualified nonprofit organization to facilitate the transition of
homeless individuals to independent living and to provide such individuals with
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temporary housing and supportive services designed to assist such individuals in
locating and retaining, permanent housing.
Unity of title -means aA written agreement executed by and between a property owner
and the City of South Miami, whereby the property owner for a specified
consideration by the City agrees that the lots and/or parcels of land constituting the
building site shall not be conveyed, mortgaged and/or leased separate and apart from
each other and that they shall be held together as one tract. (Ord. No. 23-99-1697, § 1,
11-16-99)
Vehicular use areas means all areas used for the circulation, parking and/or
display of any and all types of vehicles, boats or heavy construction equipment,
whether self-propelled or not, and all land upon which vehicles traverse as a function
of the primary uses, including but not limited to activities of a drive-in nature such as
service stations, convenience stores, banks, restaurants and the like. Only driveways
and parking spaces serving single-family and two-family residential uses shall be
excepted from this definition.
Very Low -Income Tenant or Yea Low -Income Individual means an individual or a
family whose annual adjusted income (subject to HUD -authorized exclusions) does
not exceed si= percent 60%) of the area median income as determined by HUD and
as published annually for Miami -Dade County by Florida Housing Finance
Corporation ("FHFC") based upon fig_es provided by HUD, as adjusted for family
size. In no event, however, shall occupants of a unit be considered to be of Verb Low -
Income if all the occupants are students, but excluding from such definition the
following: (i) single parents who are students with all children also being students and
the household receives Aid to Families with Dependent Children ("AFDC") pa my ents,
or if the students are enrolled in certain federal, state, or local job training_ programs
and are considered lower income, or (ii) a housing unit occupied exclusively by full-
time students mgy qualify as lower income if the students are a single parent and
his/her minor children and none of the tenants are a dependent of a third party.
Very Low -Income Unit means any unit in a building if: (i) the unit is a Rent -Restricted
Unit, and (ii) the individuals occupying the unit are Very Low -Income Tenants (or the
unit is held available for rental to Very Low -Income Tenants if previously rented to
and occupied by Very Low -Income Tenants). us� Ter-, Ve @w 1fle ..,,.,e Units
be e*ehffineed -for- Low T
Vines. —Shall -means plants which normally require support to reach mature form and
which are a minimum of thirty (30) inches in height immediately after planting. Vines
may be used in conjunction with fences, screens or walls to meet physical barrier
requirements as
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Whirlpool spate means a hydrotherapy pool not to exceed three (3) feet in depth
with a water surface area of not more than one hundred (100) square feet.
Workforce housing means Moderate -Income Units as defined in this Section.
This definition also applies to the term "Attainable Workforce Housing".
Yards means an open area, other than a court, on a lot, unoccupied and
unobstructed from the ground upward, except as otherwise provided in this Code.
Section 3. Chapter 20, Article IV, Section 20-4.9 of the City of South Miami's Land
Development Code is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
20-4.9 — "eked .Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing Covenants that are required by the City of South Miami must:
�1 be executed by the property owner;
be in a form approved by the City Attorney and City Manager;
run with the land and be binding on the owner as well as all of the owner's assigns
ns
and successors in interest;
require that all Rent -Restricted Units be continuously rented for 40 years
(Compliance Period) as Affordable Housing;and.
during the Compliance Period:
(a) the Rent -Restricted Units may not at any time be utilized on a transient basis;
(b) none of the Rent Restricted Units may ever be leased or rented for an initial
period of less than one hundred eighty (180) days;
(c) the owner and the operator of the property will not discriminate on the basis of
age, race, creed, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, handicap,
disability, sexual orientation, or national origin with regard to any of the rental
advertisement, the application process, or the lease, use or occupancy of the Rent
Restricted Units;
(d) the Owner and operator of the property shall maintain complete and accurate
records pertaining to the Rent Restricted Unit for at least six years following the
end of each tenant's occupancy;
(e) a status report on the rental of the Affordable Housing shall be provided to the
City on an annual basis and shall include the following information for each Rent
Restricted Unit:
(i) the unit number;
(ii) the name of the tenant;
(iii) the number of family members occupying the unit;
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(iv) the total household income; and
(v) the amount of the rent collected each month for such unit;
(7) rents charged for each Affordable Housing it will not exceed thirty percent
(30%) of the adjusted gross income of the tenant's household.
Editor's note Or-d. No. A') 11 2115, § 2 na.,pto.a . 6, 2011, amendedno„aoa and
renumbered§ 70 4.9 as & 20 11.1-to read as set out. Fefmer-
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hister-ie preservation standards and derived from Ord. No. 12 96 1612, § 2, adopted
Section 4. Chapter 20, Article VIII, Section 20-8.2 of the City of South Miami's Land
Development Code is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
20-8.2 - Definitions.
Terms used throughout this Article shall take their commonly accepted
meaning unless otherwise defined in the Code. The definitions in this Section
shall only be used in this Article. When there are conflicts between the Code
and this Section, this Section shall control terms requiring interpretation
specific to this Article. The terms as used in this Article shall have the
following meaning:
Affordable Hhousing:
ef Area A.Aedifflln. hieefne (AMI) md at eF below 80-024 ANG as published annually by the U.S-.
is defined in Section 20-2.3.
Workforce housing is defined in Section 20-2.3. Defers to housing that is
attgnab a by residents
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Section 5. Chapter 20, Article VIII, Section 20-8.4 of the City of South Miami's Land
Development Code is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
20-8.4 - Residential use.
The following residential uses are permitted in these zoning classifications that specify
this category (Residential use) within the TODD.
(D) All new residential, and mixed -use developments in the TODD (MU-5) and
TODD (MU-6) subdistricts that include a residential component, must include
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either-
wer-' -free e Aaffordable Hhousing, as defined in Se, fien 20 8.2., er-a
, that is equal to or greater than ten
percent (10%) of the new dwellings. The owner or the Developer shall record a
covenant running with the land, the form of which must be approved by the
City Attorney and City Manager, executed by the owner and binding upon the
property owner, as well as all assigns and successors in interest, which
complies with the Affordable Housing_ requirements of Section 20-4.9 fer-a
I - - .7 __ s and limiting the use of these units, as well as any
1—m-its previded in order to gain a bonus floor pursuant to Section 20-8.10, to for
&r-ee-er Aaffordable Hhousing rentals.
basis and shall inelude the unit number-, the ffumber- Ckf &;Milv members.
fe
(F) The horizontal mixing of stand-alone residential developments and adjacent
stand-alone nonresidential or nonresidential mixed -use developments is
allowed in the TODD, but they must be well -integrated in terms of
complementary uses, access and circulation, and compatible design.
(G) Impact fees, as set forth in Section 7-3.2, shall be waived for the fraction of
floor area devoted to Ef arer Aaffordable Hhousing.
Section 6. Chapter 20, Article VIII, Section 20-8.8 of the City of South Miami's Land
Development Code is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
20-8.8 - Parking.
(A) TODD Parking Regulations. Parking in the TODD must be developed and
managed primarily as an element of infrastructure critical to enhancing South
Miami's tax base through economic success of the district. All required
parking is subject to the standards provided in Section 20-4.4 of the LDC,
except as otherwise provided for in this Section.
(C)
1. Residential.
(a) Developers are encouraged to unbundle residential parking spaces and
make them available for sale or rent separately from the residential
units, particularly weFkferee-end Aaffordable Housing Uanits.
(b) Bicycle parking for multifamily residential uses shall be provided as
follows: one (1) bicycle rack for every fifteen (15) vehicular parking
spaces provided.
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Section 7. Chapter 20, Article VIII, Section 20-8.10 of the City of South Miami's
Land Development Code is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
20-8.10 - Bonus allocations.
(B) TODD MU-6
Action
Bonus
For providing, in the residential component of
Four (4) additional floors of residential,
a mixed -use building or in a stand-alone
provided the applicable parking requirement
residential building (in addition to the
is met per Sec. 20-8.8 and the covenant
minimum required 10%), an additional 5% of
required by Section 20-8.4 includes the
Low-income Units or Very Low-income Units
additional wedEfeme-and Aaffordable
Hhousing. Affordable and wer-lFfe ee
g and 5% Moderate -Income
Units
Hhousing units delivered for bonus floors are
exempt from meeting the parking
requirement.
For assembling a minimum of one (1) acre of
One (1) additional floor *
contiguous land to make up a larger
redevelopment site and joined by a Unity of
Title.
For buildings that have an office or
One (1) additional floor *
commercial component that provide onsite
bicycle amenities including at least three (3)
of the following features:
* secure bike parking room (in addition to
bike racks that may be required);
* bike repair stations (accessible to occupants
and guests and may be outside if covered) or
repair room (may be included in bike parking
room)
* bike wash stations (accessible to occupants
and guests and may be outside if covered);
* showers and locker/change room for
employees and commercial invitees;
* availability of loaner bicycles for building
residents and employees
For providing a public square, plaza or green
One (1) additional floor
space of at least 7,500 sq. ft. of contiguous
area, functionally and visually connected to
the pedestrian walkway system and designed
with the following minimum amenities:
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benches, shade (trees and structures), play
and/or exercise areas, and water stations.
*This bonus can be requested only once per project but may be requested in combination
with the other two listed in this section with an asterisk to obtain up to three (3) bonus floors.
(C) Buildings developed in the MU-6 subdistrict may be built up to 12 stories without
applying for bonuses if the entire building is devoted to werkfe}se-der
Afffordable Hhousing, as defined in Section 20442_3.
Section 8. Chapter 7, Section 7-3.2 of the City of South Miami's Code of Ordinances
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 7-3.2. - Parks impact fees.
(B)-. Definitions. For the purpose of this section, certain terms and words are
defined. Additionally, and where applicable, words used in the present tense shall
include the future; the singular number shall include the plural, and the plural the
singular:
Affordable Housing is defined in Section 20-2.3 of the City's Land Development
Code. has the safne me i III, defined •a in See ien. 4 0.90:71 ! and
�Fla. SW. n it shall be
made available fee- mfAal, and not
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any Affordable Housing Rent -Restricted Units, as defined in Section 20-2.3 of the City's
Land Development Code. If only a portion of the development is devoted to such
Affordable Housing, then the exemption shall be applied to the affordable portion and not
the remainder of the residential portion that is not Affordable Housing.
This exemption only applies if the owner of the property records an Affordable Housing
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Section 9. Corrections. Conforming language or technical scrivener -type corrections
may be made by the City Attorney for any conforming amendments to be incorporated into
the final ordinance.
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Section 10. Codification. The provisions of this ordinance shall become and be made part of
the City of South Miami Land Development Code and Code of Ordinances, as applicable and as
amended; that the sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or re -lettered to accomplish such
intention; and that the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section" or other appropriate word.
Section 11. Ordinances in Conflict. All ordinances or parts of ordinances and all
sections and parts of sections of ordinances in direct conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 12. Severability. If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance
is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this
holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 13. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective upon enactment.
PASSED AND ENACTED this 19`h day of May. 2020.
ATTEST:
UL CITY LERK
I51 Reading — 05/05/2020
2nd Reading — 05/19/2020
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Mayor Philips:
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Vice Mayor Welsh:
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Commissioner Liebman:
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Commissioner Harris:
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Commissioner Gil:
Absent
Page 16 of 16
Agenda Rem No:10.
City Commission Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: May 19, 2020
Submitted by: Marcus Lightfoot
Submitting Department: Planning & Zoning Department
Rem Type: Ordinance
Agenda Section:
Subject:
An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, Article II, Section 20-2.3, "Definitions" to add Affordable Housing related
definitions, Article IV, Sections 20-4.9 titled 'Reserved" to create a new category titled "Affordable Housing" and
related regulations, Article VIII, Sections 20-8.2, 20-8.4, 20-8.8, and 20-8.10 and Section 7-3.2 of the City of
South Miami Code of Ordinances, all to consolidate, add to and to clarify affordable housing related definitions
and to, among other things, provide additional requirements for affordable housing as it relates to impact fees
and development bonuses. 3/5 (City Manager -Planning Dept.)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
Cover Memo Affordable Housing Ord in ance.docx
Ord. Amending Sec 7-3.2; 20-2.3; 20-4.8; 20-8.2; 20-8.4; 20-8.8; 20-8.10 re Affordable HousingjtCArev.doc
Ord.Amending 7-3.2, 20-2.3, 20-4.8, 20-8.2, 20-8.4, 20-8.8, 20-8.10_re_AffordHjtCArev(2).doc
MDBR Ad. pdf
Miami Herald Ad.pdf
PB-20-006 Final PB Regular Meeting Minutes Excerpt- 03-10-2020.pdf
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
South Miami OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
n; - n or PLEASANT uVIV] INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
VIA: Steven Alexander, City Manager
FROM: Jane K. Tompkins, AICP, Planning Director
Date: May 5, 2020
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, Article II, Section 20-2.3, "Definitions" to add Affordable
Housing related definitions, Article IV, Sections 20-4.9 titled "Reserved" to create a new
category titled "Affordable Housing" and related regulations, Article Vill, Sections 20-8.2, 20-
8.4, 20-8.8, and 20-8.10 and Section 7-3.2 of the City of South Miami Code of Ordinances, all to
consolidate, add to and to clarify affordable housing related definitions and to, among other
things, provide additional requirements for affordable housing as it relates to impact fees and
development bonuses.
3ACKGROUND:
n 2019, Article VIII of the Land Development Code (LDC) was amended to add provisions
-equiring that residential projects on properties with a zoning of Transit Oriented Development
District (TODD) Mixed -Use 5 or Mixed -Use 6 provide units that qualify as affordable or workforce
lousing. Recently, the City Commission also amended Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances,
Nhich establishes the impact fees charged to new development, to add definitions related to
affordable housing and to provide a waiver of impact fees for projects that contain affordable
lousing.
Staff has prepared the attached ordinance to centralize the definitions related to affordable
housing in Sec. 20-2.3 "Definitions" and consolidate the other provisions into a new section, Sec.
20-4.9 "Affordable Housing" of the LDC.
PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION:
After a public hearing on March 10, 2020, the Planning Board voted five (5) ayes to one (1) nay
to recommend approval of the proposed amendments.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.
Attachments:
• Draft Ordinance
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Brown Insura ce for Insura ce Brokerage Seryces.the City Manager to oflate and enter into a multi -year contract with Brown at A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami, Florida, authorizing the City
Manager a execute a multi -year inter -local agreement with Miami -Dade County, Police tlepartment, for School Crossing Guard Services.°
ty, and the Miami -Dade
A Resolution relating to the review and adoption of the Miami -Dade Local Mitigation Strategy.
A Resolution relating to a Special Use
Avenue and rel SW 61st Court application to permit a Community Garden use at 7311 SW 62nd
An Ordinance amending the City of South Miami the acceptance of campaign contributions in excess of 5250 from any one donor Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9, Section 9-11 to prohibit
retention and production of documents, enforcement, fines and otherregulafions.
antl providing for
An Ordinance amending the City of South Miami Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2 Titled "
AND CITY GOVERNMENT°, Article III titled "BOARDS AND COMMITTEES°,
mandatory board." to add subsection (c) Use of CityADMINISTRATION
property Section. 2-21. cried °Appointments;
An Ordinance amending the CityP rtY or services.
20-4.4 Off-street parking requirements and Miami Land Development Code, Chapter 20, Article IV Section
Article Vlll, Section 20-8.8 Parking, e Ordinance amending the City of South Miami Land Development Code, Chapter 20,
Sections Parking.
- parking, 20-7.12 - Permfffed and special uses and parkin
20-e.B -Parking. P Article VII,
9, 20-8.5 -Commercial use, and
An Ordinance amending Chapter
related definitions, Article IV, Sections 20-4.9 tiged "Reserved" to create a new category
P ,Article II, Section 20-2.3, 'Definitions" to add Affordable Housing
Housing" and related regulations, Article VIII Sections 'Reserved-
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relatlated definitions and to, among other things. Provide additional requirements for clarify
affaffordable
able housing as
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An Ordinance providing for a Small -Scale Map Amendment amending the City of South Miami Comprehensive
Plan Future Land Use Map from Mixed -Use Commercial/Residential to TrensfbOriented Development
District (TODD) on a 1.9-acre property, known as the Winn -Dixie site located at 5850 SW 73rd Street and
7331 SW 59th Avenue and as legally described herein.
An Ordinance pursuant to Section 20.5.7 and other applicable provisions of the City of South Miami Land
Development Code modifying Article II, Sections 203.1(A) and (B) and 203.3(D), Article WI, Section 20-7.2, and
Article Vill, Sections 20-8.1 through 20-e.17 in order to create a new zoning subcategory, Transit -Oriented
Development District Mixed -Use Market (TODD MU-M). -
An Ordinance pursuant to Section 20-5.7 of the Land Development Code providing for a Map Amendment
to the City of South Miami Official Zoning Map from Neighborhood Retail (NR) to Transit -Oriented
Development District Mixed -Use Market (TODD-MU-M) on a 1.9-acre property known as the Winn -Dixie
site located at 5850 SW 73rd Street and 7331 SW 59th Avenue and as legally described herein.
The members of the City Commission, the applicant, the applicant's attorney and witnesses and City staff will
participate by video conferencing through the Zoom platform and members of the public may join the meeting via
Zoom at h( Hpsl/z56fi36338 oom.uW3pand participate. If you desire to present evidence or you are unable to
use Zoom, there are procedures to follow and other options available Including a dedicated phone line to listen
and participate in the meeting and limited public attendance, all of which is set forth in the meeting notice posted
at City Hall and at hup.- vrww:southmlami8 oovl580/Pub1ic-Mednas-No1ices .Anyone who wishes to review pending
application and supporting documentation In person must make an appointment by calling 305-663-6340.
Please note that Governor DeSanhs's Executive Order Number 20-69 suspended the requirements of Section
166.045, Fla Stat., that a quorum to be present in person, and that a local government body meet at a specific
public place. The Executive Order also allows local government bodies to utilize communications media
technology, such as telephonic and video conferencing such as Zoom for meetings of local government bodies.
Note that pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, a person who decides to appeal any decision made by a Board,
Agency or Commission with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing, a record of the
proceedings will be required for said appeal and such person will be required to have a verbatim transcript of the
proceedings including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal Is to be based ADA: To request a
modification to a policy, practice or procedure or to request an auxiliary aide or service in order to participate in a
City program, activity or event, you must on or before 4:00 p.m. 3 business days before the meeting (not counting
the day of the meeting) deliver your request to the City Clerk by telephone: 305-722-8686 (voice) or 306-442-1600
(TTYRDD) or by mail at 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida or email at npayne®southrriami8.gov.
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NkengaA Payne, CMC
City Clerk
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16SE NEIGHBORS SUNDAR YAr ID 2020
MIAMIHERAED.001A
In accordance with City of South Miami Code, Chapter 286.011, Fla. Stat, and Executive Order Number 20-69, the City will be
holding its City Commission Meeting VIRTUALLY. The meeting is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. to
consider the following public hearing items:
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a multi -year contract with Brown & Brown Insurance
for Insurance Brokerage Services.
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami, Florida, authorizing the City Manager to
execute a multi -year inter -local agreement with Miami -Dade County, and the Miami -Dade Police department, for School
Crossing Guard Services."
A Resolution relating to the review and adoption of the Miami -Dade Local Mitigation Strategy.
A Resolution relating to a Special Use application to permit a Community Garden use at 7311 SW 62nd Avenue and
7340 SW 61st Court.
An Ordinance amending the City of South Miami Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9, Section 9-11 to prohibitthe acceptance
of campaign contributions in excess of $250 from anyone donor and providing for retention and production of documents,
enforcement, fines and other regulations.
An Ordinance amending the City of South Miami Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2 Titled "ADMINISTRATION AND CITY
GOVERNMENT', Article III titled "BOARDS AND COMMITTEES", Section. 2-21. titled "Appointments; mandatory board."
to add subsection (c) Use of City property or services.
An Ordinance amending the City of South Miami Land Development Code, Chapter 20, Article IV, Section 20-4.4
Off-streer, parking requirements and Article VIII, Section 20-8.8 Parking.
An Ordinance amending the City of South Miami Land Development Code, Chapter 20, Article VI I, Sections 20-7.6 - Parking,
20-7.12 - Permitted and special uses and parking, 20-8.5 - Commercial use, and 20-8.8 - Parking.
An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, Article II, Section 20-2.3, "Definitions" to add Affordable Housing related definitions,
Article IVSections 20-4.9 titled "Reserved" to create a new category titled "Affordable Housing" and related regulations,
Article VIII, Sections 20-8.2, 20-8.4, 20-8.8, and 20-8.10 and Section 7-3.2 of the City of South Miami Code of Ordinances,
all to consolidate, add to and to clarify affordable housing related definitions and to, among other things, provide 38
additional requirements for affordable housing as it relates to impact fees and development bonuses.
SUNDAY MAY 10 2020 NEIGHBORS 175E
MIAMMEULMEOM
An Ordinance providing for a Small -Scale Map Amendment amending the City of South Miami Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use Map from Mixed -Use Commercial/Residential to Transit -Oriented Development District (TODD) on a
1.9-acre property known as the Winn -Dixie site located at 5850 SW 73rd Street and 7331 SW 59th Avenue and as legally
described herein.
An Ordinance pursuant to Section 20-5.7 and other applicable provisions of the City of South Miami Land Development
Code modifying Article II, Sections 20-3.1(A) and (B) and 20-3.3(D), Article VII, Section 20-7.2, and Article Vill, Sections
20-8.1 through 20-8.17 in order to create a new zoning subcategory, Transit -Oriented Development District Mixed -Use
Market (TODD MU-M).
An Ordinance pursuant to Section 20-5.7 of the Land Development Code providing for a Map Amendment to the City of
South Miami Official Zoning Map from Neighborhood Retail (NR) to Transit -Oriented Development District Mixed -Use
Market (TODD-MU-M) on a 1.9-acre property known as the Winn -Dixie site located at 5850 SW 73rd Street and 7331 SW
59th Avenue and as legally described herein.
The members of the City Commission, the applicant, the applicant's attorney and witnesses and City staff will participate
by video conferencing through the Zoom platform and members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at
(httos://zoom.us/i/3056636338) and participate. If you desire to present evidence or you are unable to use Zoom,
there are procedures to follow and other options available including a dedicated phone line to listen and participate
in the meeting and limited public attendance, all of which is set forth in the meeting notice posted at City Hall and at
htto://www.southmiamifl.gov/580/Public-Meetings-Notices. Anyone who wishes to review pending application and supporting
documentation in person must make an appointment by calling 305-663-6340.
Please note that Governor DeSantis's Executive Order Number 20 9 suspended the requirements of Section 166.045, Fla. Stat., that a quorum to be present in person, and that a
local government body meet at a specific public place. The Executive Order also allows local government bodies to utilize communications media technology, such as telephonic and
video conferencing such as Zoom for meetings of local government botlies. Nate that pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, a person who decides to appeal any decision made by
a Board, Agency or Commission with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing, a record of the proceedings will be required for said appeal and such person will be
required to have a verbatim transcript of the proceedings including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based ADA. To request a modification to a policy, practice
or procedure or to request an auxiliary aide or service in order to participate in a City program, activity or event, you must on or before 4:00 p.m. 3 business days before the meeting
(not counting the day of the meeting) deliver your request to the City Clerk by telephone: 305422-8686 (voice) or 305-442-1600 (TTY/TDG) or by mail at 6130 Sunset Drive,
South Miami, Florida or email at npayncriacuhmiamifi. gov.
Nkenga A. Payne, CMC 39
City Clerk
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
PLANNING BOARD
Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
07:00 P.M.
The City of South Miami Code of Ordinances, Section 8A-5, requires that all lobbyists, as defined in that section,
must register with the City Clerk before engaging in any lobbying activities and in most cases pay an annual fee of
$500.00 and an additional $100 for each additional issue. This applies to all persons who are retained with or
without compensation to influence any action, decision, recommendation of someone with the city, including the
city manager, city attorney, department heads, city personnel, or members of the city commission or members of
any city board, concerning a matter that could foreseeably be address by the city commission or a city
board. There are some exceptions and exemptions. The following are not considered to be lobbyist: a
representative of a principal at a quasi-judicial hearing, experts who present scientific or technical information at
public meetings, representatives of a neighborhood association without compensation and representatives of a
not -for -profit community based organization for the purpose of requesting a grant who seek to influence without
special compensation.
Individuals who wish to view or listen to the meeting in its entirety, audio and video versions of the
meeting can be found on the city's website (www.southmiamifl.eov).
Call to Order
Action: Ms. Ruiz called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M.
I I. Roll Call
Board Members Present Constituting a Quorum: Ms. Mary Ann Ruiz (Chairperson), Mr. Jay Miller
(Vice -Chairperson), Mr. Lee Jacobs, Mr. Orlando Borges, Mr. Brian Corey, Mr. Bruce Baldwin.
Board Members Absent: Mr. Maximo Monterrey.
City Staff Present: Ms. Jane Tompkins (Planning Director) and Mr. Marcus Lightfoot (Senior
Planner/Zoning Administrator).
City Staff Absent: None.
City Attorney: Mr. Thomas Pepe.
III. Administrative Matters
1. Election of a new Chair
Because Dr. Sally Philips was elected as the Mayor of the City, she had to step down as chairperson
of the Planning Board. Because of that, the Board discussed the item of electing a new chair for
Board. The Board then voted to elect Ms. Mary Ann Ruiz as the new chairperson. The Board then
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discussed the item of electing a new vice -chair for the Board. The Board voted then voted to elect
Mr. Jay Miller as the new vice -chairperson.
IV. Public Hearings:
1. PB-20-006
Applicant: City of South Miami
An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, Article II, Section 20-2.3, "Definitions" to add Affordable
Housing related definitions, Article I% Sections 20-4.9 titled "Reserved" to create a new
category titled "Affordable Housing" and related regulations, Article Vill, Sections 20-8.2, 20-
8.4, 20-8.8, and 20-8.10 and Section 7-3.2 of the City of South Miami Code of Ordinances, all to
consolidate, add to and to clarify affordable housing related definitions and to, among other
things, provide additional requirements for affordable housing as it relates to impact fees and
development bonuses.
Applicant: The City of South Miami, represented by Ms. Jane Tompkins (Planning Director) and
Mr. Thomas Pepe, Esq. (City Attorney)
Mr. Jacobs read PB-20-006 into the record.
Mr. Pepe presented the item to the Board.
Mr. Miller asked if the purpose of the proposed ordinance was to adopt a definition for affordable
housing, to which Mr. Pepe agreed. He then asked if the definition was consistent with HUD, to
which Mr. Pepe stated yes. Mr. Pepe then added that the draft ordinance is also including
workforce housing and very low affordable housing in the definition. That way, these categories
can be used in future housing developments.
Mr. Miller stated that the ordinance would be consistent with what has already been done for the
Madison Square project. He then asked if workforce housing has any HUD defined terms. Mr.
Pepe explained that HUD talks more about moderate housing which is what Miami -Dade County
defines as workforce housing. Because of that, Mr. Pepe explained that the proposed definition
would be more in compliance with HUD.
Mr. Borges asked if this ordinance would only apply to the TODD MU-6 zoning district. Mr. Pepe
responded that the ordinance would apply to both the TODD MU-5 and the TODD MU-6 zoning
district. Mr. Borges asked what the height restriction and density for the TODD MU-6 zoning
district. Mr. Pepe responded that a building in the TODD MU-6 district can go as high as twelve
(12) stories. Ms. Tompkins then responded that the density is controlled by the parking for the
building. Mr. Borges then asked if a twelve (12) story building in that area can be built without
affordable housing, to which Mr. Pepe stated no. Just to construct a building that is eight (8)
stories high, the developer must provide at least 10% affordable housing in the building. If the
developer wants to build to the twelve (12) story max, they must meet the bonus requirement of
providing affordable housing in the building.
Mr. Miller asked which is more restrictive, workforce housing or affordable housing. Mr. Pepe
responded that workforce housing would be more restrictive. Mr. Pepe responded that workforce
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housing has an area median income (AMI) of 80%-120% or approximately $52,000-54,000. Mr.
Miller then added that by approving the proposed ordinance, more developers might be attracted
to the City, to which Mr. Pepe agreed.
Mr. Borges asked if any developers wanting to build high rise developments in the TODD district
approach the City, to which Ms. Tompkins stated no.
Mr. Jacobs asked a question about the bonuses for the TODD MU-6 zoning district. He asked for
clarification on the bonuses forthe TODD MU-6 zoning district. He asked if a developer could build
four (4) additional stories if they provide an additional 10% of affordable housing. He also asked
if those additional floors would have to all be affordable housing as well. Ms. Tompkins responded
that to obtain the bonus, the developer must provide an additional 5% affordable housing and 5%
workforce housing units.
Mr. Jacobs stated that constructing a building in the TODD MU-6 without assembling land is
impossible. To give a bonus for the assemblage of land in the TODD MU-6 seems like a gift. Ms.
Tompkins stated that the language was existing and was requested by the City Commission. Mr.
Jacobs then stated that the bonus of providing a bicycle amenity is a low-cost investment for the
value of an additional floor. Because of the market, it would benefit the developer to have those
amenities and the City is giving away a floor for it. Ms. Ruiz asked if these bonuses are preexisting,
to which Ms. Tompkins stated yes. Mr. Pepe then suggested that Mr. Jacobs lobby his
commissioners if he wants to see those bonuses changed.
Mr. Jacobs stated that the bonuses appear to be a recipe for forgetting about affordable housing.
Ms. Tompkins added that the developer will still be required to meet the minimum 10% of
affordable housing in the building.
Ms. Ruiz stated that anything that makes language easier to understand and spurs interest is
welcome and great. She then added that if the Board has comments regarding additional floors,
they should be made separately to the Commission.
Mr. Borges asked if the Board members can legally speak to the Commission on an item that was
previously voted on by the Board. Mr. Pepe responded that the Commission on Ethics ruled that
board members cannot address city commissioners at the podium. They can send them a letter.
The Board then held a brief discussion on how a board member can properly speak to the City
Commission.
Mr. Jacobs asked if any of the Board members were interested in sending a message to the
Commission that the bonus allocations were vapid and written with developers' interest in mind
and not the residents. Mr. Pepe responded that the Board has the power to make
recommendations. If someone wants to make a recommendation to the City Commission and is
approved, it can be presented to the City Commission as a recommendation. Mr. Jacobs then
stated that the bonus allocations were not in the interest of the public. They were in the interest
of the developer. They are increasing density without giving the public any benefit
Ms. Ruiz asked if there any additional language in another section of the LDC that covers the
bonuses. Mr. Pepe stated that the information listed in the bonus allocation section is all that
there was. Ms. Tompkins added that the projects that utilize the bonuses would be subject to the
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review of both the Planning Board and approved by the City Commission. If the Board saw
something that was inadequate, they could make a recommendation that it be changed.
Mr. Miller asked if the review of the bonuses was part of the scope of what the City wanted to
review for this item, to which Ms. Tompkins stated no. Mr. Miller then asked how the Board
should proceed in reviewing the proposed draft ordinance. Mr. Pepe responded that the Board
should tackle what is in front of them now and then address the issue of bonuses should be done
afterwards.
The Chairperson opened the floor to public comments on PB-20-006
None
The Chairperson closed the floor to public comments on PB-20-006
The Board concluded their discussion on the item and made a motion.
Motion: Ms. Ruiz moved to approve PB-20-006 as presented. Mr. Borges seconded the motion.
Mr. Corey asked a question about the changes to the definition on solar panels. Mr. Pepe then
explained that the definitions are in alphabetical order and the solar panel definition was out of
order. The intent of the ordinance was to put it in the right place.
Vote: Yes S. No 1(Jacobs)
Mr. Corey: Yes
Mr. Borges: Yes
Ms. Ruiz: Yes
Mr. Miller: Yes
Mr. Jacobs: No
Mr. Baldwin: Yes
The motion to approve PB-20-006 was approved.
V. Public Comments/New Business
The Chairperson opened the floor for public comments and any new business.
Public Comments Section
There were no Public Comments.
New Business Section
Motion: Mr. Jacobs made a motion that the City Commission look at the bonus allocations. After
having difficulty in making the motion and discussing it with the Board, Mr. Jacobs rescinded his
motion.
The Chairperson opened the floor for public comments and any new business.
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VI. Approval of the Minutes
1. Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2020:
Ms. Ruiz moved to approve the meeting minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Borges.
Vote: Yes 6. No 0 (None)
Mr. Corey: Yes
Mr. Borges: Yes
Ms. Ruiz: Yes
Mr. Miller: Yes
Mr. Jacobs: Yes
Mr. Baldwin: Yes
VII. Future Meeting Date: April 14, 2020
VIII. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 P.M.
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