CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH
City Council Meeting
City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
17011 NE 19th Avenue
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
7:30 PM


Mayor George Vallejo
Vice Mayor Beth E. Spiegel
Councilman Anthony F. DeFillipo
Councilwoman Barbara Kramer
Councilwoman Marlen Martell
Councilman Frantz Pierre

Councilwoman Phyllis Smith

City Manager Ana M. Garcia
 City Attorney Jose Smith
 City Clerk Pamela L. Latimore, CMC

 

Notice to All Lobbyists
Any person who receives compensation, remuneration or expenses for conducting lobbying activities is required to register as a Lobbyist with the City Clerk prior to engaging in lobbying activities before City Boards, Committees, or the City Council.

 

City Council Meeting Agenda



1.ROLL CALL OF CITY OFFICIALS
2.INVOCATION
Pastor Nathan Adams, Fulford United Methodist Church
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.REQUESTS FOR WITHDRAWALS, DEFERMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
5.PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSIONS
5.1.Legislative Update (Florida Representative Joseph Geller)
5.2.Promotion of Sergeant Mohammad Asim to Police Captain (William Hernandez, Chief of Police)
5.3.Proclamation for National Library Week April 10-16, 2016
5.4.Proclamation for Artist Alicia Maria Vallejo
5.5.NMBWater Awards (Jeffrey Thompson, Director of Public Utlities)
6.PUBLIC COMMENT

To All Citizens Appearing Under Public Comment

The Council has a rule which does not allow discussion on any matter which is brought up under Public Comment. We are, however, very happy to listen to you. The reason for this is that the Council must have Staff input and prior knowledge as to the facts and figures, so that they can intelligently discuss a matter. The Council may wish to ask questions regarding this matter, but will not be required to do so. At the next or subsequent Council meeting you may have one of the Councilpersons introduce your matter as his or her recommendation. We wish to thank you for taking the time to bring this matter to our attention. Under no circumstances will personal attacks, either from the public or from the dais, be tolerated.

Speaking Before the City Council

There is a three (3) minute time limit for each speaker during public comment and a three (3) minute time limit for each speaker during all public hearings. Your cooperation is appreciated in observing the three (3) minute time limit policy. If you have a matter you would like to discuss which requires more than three (3) minutes, please feel free to arrange a meeting with the appropriate administrative or elected official. In the Council Chambers, citizen participants are asked to come forward to the podium, give your name and address, and the name and address of the organization you are representing, if any. If you are speaking on a public hearing item, please speak only on the subject for discussion. Thank you very much, in advance, for your cooperation.

Pledge of Civility

 A resolution was adopted by the Mayor and City Council of the City of North Miami Beach recognizing the importance of civility, decency, and respectful behavior in promoting citizen participation in a democratic government. The City of North Miami Beach calls upon all residents, employees, and elected officials to exercise civility toward each other. (Resolution Nos. R2007-57, 11/06/07 and R2011-22, 4/26/11)

7.APPOINTMENTS
7.1.Appointing Avraham A. Friedman to Public Utilities Commission (Pamela L. Latimore, City Clerk)
Councilman Anthony F. DeFillipo nominating Avraham A. Friedman for appointment to the Public Utilities Commission.
8.CONSENT AGENDA
8.1.Regular Meeting Minutes of March 15, 2016 (Pamela L. Latimore, City Clerk)
8.2.Resolution R2016-19 (Candido Sosa-Cruz, Deputy City Manager)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF FLORIDA MUNICIPAL MARKETING, LLC FOR CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP, ADVERTISING AND RELATED CONSULTING SERVICES; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $28,600.00 IN ANNUAL COMPENSATION AND TO INCLUDE SALES PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES FOR CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP AND ADVERTISING.

9.CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
9.1.Community Spotlight
9.2.Annual Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) Awards (William Hernandez, Chief of Police)
9.3.Waste Management Introduces CNG Trucks (Esmond K. Scott, Director of Public Works)
9.4.Update on the NMB Line Service (Fernando Rodriguez, Assistant Director of Public Works)
9.5.Update on Taylor Park (Mac Serda, Assistant City Manager)

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection approved the City's Site assessment Report (SAR).

9.6.Eastern Shores Guard Gate Maintenance and Landscaping (Mac Serda, Assistant City Manager)

The Special Taxing District Division of Miami Dade County recently completed some repairs inside and outside both security guardhouses of the Eastern Shores Special Taxing Districts, and just recently added new landscaping to the areas adjacent to the guardhouses.

9.7.Youth Symposium, April 8, 2016 at 9AM (Paulette Murphy, Director of Parks & R.E.C.)
9.8.NMB Team Relay for Life -"Paint Your World Purple" on April 9, 2016 at 4PM (Paulette Murphy, Director of Parks & R.E.C.)
9.9.Request by COSW Member to Attend Annual Conference (Ana M. Garcia, City Manager)
10.CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
10.1.Litigation List (Jose Smith, City Attorney)
Litigation List as of April 5, 2016
11.MAYOR'S DISCUSSION
12.MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS - None
13.BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS - None
14.LEGISLATION
14.1.Resolution R2016-18 (Richard Lorber, Director of Community Development)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 24-58.1 OF THE NORTH MIAMI BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE OPERATION OF AN EARLY EDUCATION DAYCARE CENTER IN AN EXISTING VACANT PORTION OF THE FIRST FLOOR OF A MIXED-USE APARTMENT COMPLEX; AS PROPOSED, IN THE MIXED USE TOWN CENTER ZONING DISTRICT AND LOCATED AT 1550 NE 168 STREET, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA.

14.2.Resolution R2016-20 (Jeffrey F. Thompson, Director of NMB Water)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF UP TO SEVEN WATER MAIN ROADWAY CROSSINGS AT THE 174TH STREET ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND TO REIMBURSE SUNNY ISLES BEACH FOR SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT (75%) OF THE COSTS FOR THE PIPE REPLACEMENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $118,869.00.

14.3.Ordinance No. 2016-3 On First Reading (Candido Sosa-Cruz, Deputy City Manager)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER IX OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ENTITLED "OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS" BY ADDING SECTIONS 9-35 "ABANDONED REAL PROPERTY," 9-35.1 “PURPOSE AND INTENT,” 9-35.2 "DEFINITIONS," 9-35.3 “APPLICABILITY,” 9-35.4 “ESTABLISHMENT OF A REGISTRY,” 9-35.5 “REGISTRATION OF ABANDONED REAL PROPERTY BY MORTGAGEE,” 9-35.6 “MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS BY MORTGAGEE,” 9-35.7 “SECURITY REQUIREMENTS BY MORTGAGEE,” 9-35.8 “PUBLIC NUISANCE,” 9-35.9 “PENALTIES; SCHEDULE OF PENALTIES,” 9-35.10 “INSPECTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS,” 9-35.11 “ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY,” 9-35.12 “OPPOSING, OBSTRUCTING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER; PENALTY,” 9-35.13 “IMMUNITY OF ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND OTHER PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO ENFORCE SECTION,” 9-35.14 “FAILURE TO REGISTER AND MAINTAIN A VACANT PROPERTY BY MORTGAGEE,”;  TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR THE REGISTRATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ABANDONED PROPERTIES UNDER FORECLOSURE AND PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

15.CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
16.NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 19, 2016
17.ADJOURNMENT