Council voted to move a charter amendment on NW 36th Street from the August primary to Nov. 3, 2026. The measure would remove a 2006 residential height cap in a defined area so residential uses there could match nonresidential height allowances (four to 12 stories depending on proximity). Residents voiced opposition about added density; council members said the ballot language is conservative and places the decision with voters.

The council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with Florida Power & Light to relocate overhead facilities, with FPL agreeing to place equipment in alleys at residents' request; the council and attorney discussed liability and relocation cost responsibilities before the vote.

Chief Sandoval told the council that on Aug. 19 two suspects hit roughly 17 vehicles, stole two cars and were arrested after detectives located the stolen vehicles; police recovered six firearms and urged residents to lock vehicles and remove valuables.

Council discussed a Nov. 3 charter amendment that would exempt the Northwest 36th Street district east of East Drive from a citywide three‑story residential limit, restoring the district's underlying zoning (4 stories within 150 ft of residential, up to 12 stories beyond); the city attorney said the code would be frozen as of the election for that carved‑out area.

Council discussed a ballot measure for Nov. 3 that would exempt a defined area east of East Drive in the Northwest 36th Street District from a citywide three‑story residential cap; city attorney said the code for that pocket would be frozen as of the election.

City Attorney Roger explained legal tests for impact fees, the requirement for a localized study, 90‑day notice before collection and rules limiting fee use to capital improvements tied to new development.

The council voted 4–1 to approve a resolution supporting FDOT's Alternative 5B for the SR‑112 / NW 36th Street intersection, saying the option shifts ramps away from private property and could widen sidewalks.

The City of Miami Springs set the FY2026–2027 millage rate cap at 6.81 during a council meeting; staff and councilmembers said the cap preserves flexibility to lower the rate during the budget process and does not force a tax increase now.

Following a license‑plate‑reader alert on May 27, 2026, the city filed a time‑sensitive petition for declaratory relief to resolve competing ownership claims over a recovered 2019 Lamborghini Urus; the council ratified the filing and authorized city attorneys to continue representing the city with police.

Commissioner Raquel Regalado presented a statewide NeuroInclusion Toolkit and described Miami‑Dade pilots — including training for more than 4,000 first responders, sensory rooms at libraries and an airport dress rehearsal program — that she said cities can adopt without hiring consultants.