The Miami Springs City Council convened for its Regular Meeting on Monday evening, October 26, 2026, at City Hall Council Chambers. Key discussions and official actions focused on municipal facility honors, public memorial designations, local commercial updates, student-athlete recognition, and resident concerns regarding neighborhood wild roosters.
Watch the full video broadcast of the October 26, 2026 Miami Springs City Council Regular Meeting.
Presentation: Student-Athlete Excellence & EVA Initiative
The meeting opened with a special recognition of local student leadership. Evangeline Odin, a senior at Miami Springs 6-12 Preparatory Academy, delivered a presentation on her student-led initiative, EVA (Empowerment Via Athletics).
The program focuses on empowering student-athletes through leadership seminars that strengthen youth voices both in sports and across the local community. Evangeline was celebrated by Mayor Deno and Council members for being appointed to represent Miami-Dade County Public Schools on the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, a state board that oversees athletic policies across Florida.
Open Forum: Impact of Amendment 3 on Municipal Revenues
During the Open Forum segment, Miami Springs resident Carlos Lempke (181 Hammond Drive) addressed the dais regarding Amendment 3 on the upcoming Florida general election ballot, which proposes significant increases to homestead property tax exemptions.
Lempke asked the Council and City Manager to evaluate the long-term impact that potential municipal revenue reductions could have on city services and local quality of life, emphasizing that public safety and infrastructure maintenance should remain top priorities as voters weigh state ballot measures.
Community Center Proposed Naming for Former Mayor Billy Bain
Under Other Business (Item 13C), Councilman Lamas introduced a proposal to name the Miami Springs Community Center in honor of former Mayor Billy Bain.
Lamas highlighted former Mayor Bain’s instrumental leadership and dogged determination in securing county and state funding to construct the modern indoor recreation and athletic complex on Westward Drive. Mayor Deno and Council members voiced enthusiastic support for recognizing Bain’s decades of civic leadership, and City Attorney Roger Pou was directed to prepare a formal naming resolution for an upcoming meeting.
Curtiss Parkway War Memorial Corridor Naming
Councilman Santin brought forward Item 13A to discuss establishing a formal designation for the historic war memorial corridor along Curtiss Parkway, where the Glenn Curtiss monument and local war memorials reside.
Santin reported that the State of Florida approved six historical markers in Tallahassee for placement throughout Miami Springs, including historical markers commemorating local military heritage along Curtiss Parkway. Proposed corridor names include the Glenn H. Curtiss Heritage Greenway/Trail or Veterans Memorial Corridor. The Council gave unanimous consensus to move forward, directing City Attorney Pou to draft the formal naming resolution.
Digital Kiosk Initiative On Hold
Providing an update on the proposed interactive digital kiosks (Item 13B), Councilman Santin shared the results of a site assessment conducted by vendor IKE Smart City. The assessment concluded that current downtown foot traffic density in Miami Springs is insufficient to generate the advertising revenue required to justify the vendor’s capital investment. As a result, the kiosk project is currently on hold.
Council Tackles Feral Chicken & Rooster Complaints
Vice Mayor Paris Crespo led a discussion (Item 13D) regarding growing resident complaints regarding feral chickens and wild roosters in residential areas, particularly along the 700 block of Lenape, the 900 block of Oriole, and Hammond Drive.
Crespo stressed the need for proactive measures to prevent wild rooster populations from spreading into Miami Springs from neighboring municipalities. The Council discussed drafting a municipal ordinance to prohibit the feeding of wild chickens and roosters (enforceable via citations and code compliance fines), while directing the City Manager to explore humane trapping and relocation options.
Reports & Announcements
- Blessed Trinity Festival Success: Council members praised city staff, police, and community volunteers for supporting a smooth and successful weekend turnout at the Blessed Trinity Catholic Church Festival.
- General Election Reminder: Residents were urged to vote in the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Town Hall Meeting: An upcoming municipal Town Hall meeting at the Miami Springs Country Club was highlighted for additional resident Q&A.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM.
