Miami City Notices: Transportation Trust Meetings, Health Alerts, and Municipal Updates

Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust (CITT) Monthly Meeting

The Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust (CITT) will hold its scheduled monthly Trust meeting today, Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The meeting is set to begin at 5:00 p.m. and will take place in the Miami-Dade County Commission Chambers, located on the second floor of the Stephen P. Clark Government Center at 111 N.W. First St., Miami. This meeting is a critical forum for discussing the progress of the People’s Transportation Plan and other transit-related oversight for the region.

• Public Comment: Members of the public wishing to submit comments for the record must email [email protected] no later than 12:00 p.m. today. Individual comments are limited to two minutes.
• Virtual Attendance: The session will be broadcast live via Miami-Dade Television and through the county’s official webcasting portal for those unable to attend in person.

Miami Beach Hybrid City Commission Meeting

The City of Miami Beach is conducting a hybrid Commission Meeting today starting at 8:30 a.m. at Miami Beach City Hall. Commissioners will be physically present in the chambers at 1700 Convention Center Drive, while the public has the option to participate in person or via the Zoom webinar platform. Key legislative items on today's agenda include:

• Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance: A second reading of a proposed ordinance to amend City Code Chapter 70. This amendment seeks to clarify and update regulations regarding the consumption, service, and possession of open containers of alcohol in public places.
• Resiliency Code Amendments: Discussion regarding adjustment of advertisement fees for public notices and temporary parking lot administrative reviews.

Public Health Advisory: Mosquito-Borne Illness Alert

The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County has issued a formal mosquito-borne illness alert following the identification of several travel-associated cases of chikungunya. Health officials have confirmed 27 imported cases by early February, involving travelers returning from Cuba. Residents are urged to take proactive measures to prevent local transmission:

• Drain and Cover: Residents should drain standing water from garbage cans, house gutters, and pool covers. Discard old tires, drums, or any containers where water may collect.
• Protection: Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants when outdoors and apply repellent containing DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus.

Additional Local Notices and Board Meetings

Several city boards and committees are scheduled to meet today to address district-specific business. Residents should note the following updates to the municipal calendar:

• Wynwood Business Improvement District (BID): The Board will convene at 3:00 p.m. at the Knotel at Wyncatcher (2143 NW 1st Ave) to discuss district-wide safety and infrastructure initiatives.
• Code Enforcement Board: A regular meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. in the City of Miami City Hall Commission Chambers at 3500 Pan American Drive.
• Voter Eligibility: Miami-Dade County has issued notices regarding potentially ineligible voters. Residents who received these notices must contact the Supervisor of Elections by March 23, 2026, to resolve status questions.
• Cancellation: The Housing and Commercial Loan Committee (HCLC) meeting originally scheduled for 9:00 a.m. this morning has been officially cancelled.

Spring Break Readiness and Safety Enforcement

Following a mayoral press conference held on February 24, the City of Miami Beach has reaffirmed its commitment to the 2026 "Spring Break Breakup" safety measures. While high-impact enforcement typically begins in March, preliminary measures are active today, including preparations for non-resident parking restrictions and the testing of license plate readers on the MacArthur and Julia Tuttle causeways. Visitors are reminded of the $548 towing fee for non-residents in certain zones during peak periods.