Miami council adopts new airport logo, conflict-of-interest policy and authorizes demolition cleanup

The Miami City Council approved a package of branding and governance measures at its Jan. 20 regular meeting, voting to adopt a new airport logo, a conflict-of-interest policy tied to state ethics standards and authorization for demolition cleanup at a commercial property.

The council approved a recommended airport logo after a presentation by a designer identified in the record as the Presenter (voice S3). The Presenter described the design as honoring local aviation heritage — “a yellow sunrise,” an airplane motif and elements to represent nine tribes — and emphasized the logo’s flexibility for color, black-and-white and reverse uses. “My goal here too was to create something that’s gonna last for the next 30 to 40 years,” the Presenter said. Council members said the design addresses reproduction issues with the current mark and will be easier to use on signage and promotional items.

Council also unanimously adopted a proposed conflict-of-interest policy (CC2026-04) described by staff as incorporating the “state ethics rule 4” standards and intended to ensure compliance with grant requirements, including ARPA and opioid-related grants. During the discussion a staff member (S7) cautioned that following the rule would “not necessarily keep you out of jail,” a point offered as a reminder that the policy does not substitute for legal compliance.

Separately, the council approved a joint resolution authorizing independent support for demolition and cleanup of a commercial structure at 120 South Lane. A council member (S5) said they would walk the site as the rehab process proceeds to better assess work needed and coordination with the contractor.

The meeting included several routine approvals: the claims list, minutes from the Jan. 6 meeting, Budget Amendment 26-04 (a carryover/reconciliation item that staff said includes new library funds and airport expense reconciliation) and the quarterly codification of the city’s code of ordinances to include supplement 22. The chair noted that one agenda item (4e) required no action and will be returned to a future meeting.

Votes at a glance - Airport logo (recommended variation set): motion passed on roll call; ayes recorded for Eastaff, Stoffel, Jones, Barnes and Parker. - Conflict-of-interest policy (CC2026-04): motion passed on roll call; ayes recorded from council members present. - Joint resolution authorizing demolition cleanup at 120 South Lane (MSUA 2026-01 / CC2026-03): motion passed on roll call. - Budget Amendment 26-04 (carryover/reconciliation; library funds and airport reconciliation): adopted. - Codification of ordinances (CC2026-02): quarterly codification adopted. - Claims list and minutes (01/06/2026): approved.

What it means City staff told the council the conflict-of-interest policy is intended to make the city eligible for certain grants and to align local rules with state ethics guidance. The airport logo change is intended to modernize branding, improve reproducibility for merchandise and signage and highlight local aviation history. The demolition authorization clears the way for cleanup of a commercial property identified by staff.

Next steps Staff will implement the adopted logo package, proceed with demolition/cleanup coordination at 120 South Lane, and finalize budget reconciliation figures after year-end accounting. The conflict-of-interest policy will be applied in grant administration and board appointments where relevant. The chair said one agenda item will return at a later date for further action.