The Miami‑Dade committee opened public comment on ordinance 1G1, which would amend the Rapid Transit System Development Zone and expand the MetroMover Subzone to include several private parcels inside the City of Miami. Melissa Fernandez Steers, speaking "on behalf of the city of Miami," asked the committee to "respectfully request a denial or continuance of agenda item 1G1," saying the city has a pending lawsuit challenging the county's authority over Rapid Transit Zone actions and that the ordinance would transfer regulatory authority for planning, permitting, inspections and compliance with state building and fire codes.

"This item seeks to extend the Metro mover sub zone to include private properties located at 170 Southwest 12th Terrace, 186 Southeast 12th Terrace, and 237 Southwest 13th Street," Fernandez Steers said, adding that the move would "usurp the city's jurisdiction over critical regulatory functions" and conflict with section 6.02 of the county charter, which the speaker cited as preserving municipal rights.

County legal staff responded to questions about the litigation, saying that "the litigation is currently in discovery" and that the county's motion to dismiss "was denied in August." Staff said there had been meetings — including one in July 2024 between the City mayor and the then‑chair — but no subsequent mediations were known. The exchange did not resolve the legal dispute.

After public comment and staff remarks, a committee member moved to advance the ordinance. The clerk called the roll: Commissioner Bastian, Senator Garcia and Vice Chairwoman Regalado each voted yes and the motion passed unanimously.

The ordinance as presented would alter the MetroMover Subzone map and incorporate the listed private properties into the Rapid Transit Zone. The City of Miami asked for denial or continuance because it argues that the change would transfer authority over permitting and code enforcement away from city government while litigation over the county's authority is pending. County staff characterized the legal matter as being in discovery with prior rulings on the county's motion to dismiss. The committee approved advancing the item; the transcript does not record further procedural steps or an effective date in the hearing record.