CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH
City Commission Meeting
Julius Littman Performing Arts Theater
17011 NE 19th Avenue
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
6:00 PM



VIA VIRTUAL COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA TECHNOLOGY

Because of COVID-19, and the need to ensure the public health, safety and welfare, this meeting will be conducted with social distancing.

 

 

Mayor Anthony F. DeFillipo

Vice Mayor Daniela Jean

Commissioner McKenzie Fleurimond

Commissioner Michael Joseph

Commissioner Barbara Kramer

Commissioner Fortuna Smukler

Commissioner Paule Villard


 

City Manager Arthur H. Sorey III

Interim City Attorney Hans Ottinot,
Ottinot Law, P.A.


City Clerk Andrise Bernard, 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 Commission.

 

City Commission Meeting Agenda



1.ROLL CALL OF CITY OFFICIALS
2.INVOCATION
Rabbi Alan Litwak (Temple Sinai - Carolyn Kemelhor Campus)
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.REQUESTS FOR WITHDRAWALS, DEFERMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
5.PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSIONS
5.1.Recognition of Citizens Appreciate Month (Commissioner Barbara Kramer)

Commissioner Michael Joseph - Joelle Wagshul-Steinberg

Commissioner Barbara Kramer - Marianne Napolitano

Commissioner Fortuna Smukler - Belkis Pimentel 

Commissioner Paule Villard - Lauren Rios

Vice Mayor Daniela Jean - Cheyenne Johnson

Mayor Anthony DeFillipo - Antonio Ortega

 

6.PUBLIC COMMENT

To All Citizens Appearing Under Public Comment

The Commission 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 Commission must have Staff input and prior knowledge as to the facts and figures, so that they can intelligently discuss a matter. The Commission may wish to ask questions regarding this matter, but will not be required to do so. At the next or subsequent Commission meeting you may have one of the Commissioners 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 Commission

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 Commission 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 Commission 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.ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.CITY COMMISSION REPORTS
9.CONSENT AGENDA
9.1.First Public Budget Hearing Minutes of September 13, 2021 (Andrise Bernard, CMC, City Clerk)
9.2.Second Public Budget Hearing Minutes of September 21, 2021 (Andrise Bernard, CMC, City Clerk)
9.3.Regular Commission Meeting Minutes of September 21, 2021 (Andrise Bernard, CMC, City Clerk)
9.4.Regular Commission Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2021 (Andrise Bernard, CMC, City Clerk)
9.5.Resolution No. 2021-103 City Commission Meeting Dates for the 2022 Calendar Year (Andrise Bernard, CMC, City Clerk)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SETTING THE DATES FOR THE CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2022; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9.6.Resolution No. R2021-104 Purchase of Afton Floridan RO Pump and Motor Model VST 10x12-3 from Afton Pumps, Inc.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH AFTON PUMPS, INC FOR RO PUMP AND MOTOR IN AN ESTIMATED BUDGETED NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $108,767; AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.

9.7.Resolution No. R2021-105 Police Communications Consoles Project (Richard Rand, Chief of Police)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MILLENIUM PRODUCTS, INCORPORATED FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF DISPATCH CONSOLES FOR POLICE COMMUNICATIONS IN AN ESTIMATED BUDGETED AMOUNT OF $111,858.40.

9.8.Resolution No. R2021-106 Change Order for USSI Janitorial Services

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH AND UNITED STATE SERVICES INDUSTRIES, INC (USSI) INCREASING THE ORIGINAL AMOUNT OF THE AGREEMENT BY SIXTY TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT DOLLARS ($62,868.00) TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER  OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE CHANGE ORDER, AND TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9.9.Resolution No. R2021-107 Design Build Services For Norwood-Oeffler Water Treatment Plant RFQ-21-025-MC

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER WHO CONCURS WITH THE EVALUATION COMMITTEE AND APPROVING THE RANKING OF THE THREE (3) HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRMS THAT RESPONDED TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS RFQ-21-025-MC - DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES FOR NORWOOD-OEFFLER WATER TREATMENT PLANT; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TOP-RANKED, MOST-QUALIFIED FIRM AND, IF NEGOTIATIONS ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, WITH THE NEXT HIGHEST RANKED FIRM SUCCESSIVELY, UNTIL AN ACCEPTABLE AGREEMENT CAN BE RECOMMENDED FOR CITY COMMISSION APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9.10.Resolution No. R2021-108 City Hall 2nd Floor Office Renovation Project ITB-21-032-MC

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-21-032-MC – “CITY HALL 2ND FLOOR OFFICE RENOVATION PROJECT”; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, BESPOKE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXPEND AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $467,000.00; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9.11.Resolution No R2021-109 Citywide Grounds Maintenance Services

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-21-054-SG – “CITYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES”; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, COCO TREE SERVICE, CORP. AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXPEND AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $657,000; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

10.QUASI-JUDICIAL LEGISLATION - None
11.LEGISLATION
11.1.Resolution No. R2021-110 Adult and Youth Literacy (Vice Mayor Daniela Jean)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO DEVELOP A MARKETING CAMPAIGN WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND A LITERACY INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO BOOST LITERACY IN ADULTS AND YOUTH IN THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH; PROVIDING THE CITY MANAGER WITH AUTHORITY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

11.2.Resolution No. R2021-111 NMB AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement (Francisco Rios, Human Resources Director)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 3293, BARGAINING UNIT; AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.

11.3.Ordinance No. 2021-08 (First Reading) Amending the Retirement Plan for Police Officers and Firefighters

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RETIREMENT PLAN FOR POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA BY PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE SECURE ACT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR THE CODIFICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

11.4.Ordinance No. 2021- 09 (First Reading) Amending the Retirement Plan for General Employees By Providing for Compliance with the Secure Act

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RETIREMENT PLAN FOR GENERAL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, BY PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE SECURE ACT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR THE CODIFICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

11.5.Ordinance No. 2021-10 (First Reading) Amendment to the Retirement Committee Membership Requirements Section

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RETIREMENT PLAN FOR GENERAL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA BY PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE RETIREMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS SECTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR THE CODIFICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

11.6.Ordinance No. 2021-11 (First Reading) Amending Chapter IX Entitled “Offenses And Miscellaneous Provisions” of the Code of Ordinances to Create a New Section Entitled “Film Permit Requirements” (Commissioner Fortuna Smukler)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, AMENDING CHAPTER IX ENTITLED “OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA TO CREATE A NEW SECTION ENTITLED “FILM PERMIT REQUIREMENTS”; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS, PROVIDING APPLICABILITY; ESTABLISHING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING NOTICE TO OWNERS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR APPEALS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

12.BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS - None
13.APPOINTMENTS
13.1.Appointing Marisol Munoz as an Ex-Officio Member to the Commission on the Status of Women (Andrise Bernard, CMC, City Clerk)
13.2.Appointing Hilda (Toni) Diaz to the Eastern Shores Security Guard Special Taxing District Board (Andrise Bernard, CMC, City Clerk)
13.3.Appointing Jeanne Bernadette Petiote to the Commission on Aging/Senior Citizens' Advisory Board (Andrise Bernard, CMC, City Clerk)
13.4.Appointing Lauren Rios to the Commission on Aging/Senior Citizens' Advisory Board (Andrise Bernard, CMC, City Clerk)
13.5.Appointing David St. Louis to the Commission on Aging/Senior Citizens' Advisory Board (Andrise Bernard, CMC, City Clerk)
13.6.Appointing Marie Yates to the Commission on Aging/Senior Citizens' Advisory Board (Andrise Bernard, CMC, City Clerk)
13.7.Appointing Bernice Fidelia as Ex-Officio to the Commission on Aging/Senior Citizens' Advisory Board (Andrise Bernard, CMC, City Clerk)
13.8.Reappointing Susan D. Gutman to the Commission on Aging/Senior Citizens' Advisory Board (Andrise Bernard, CMC, City Clerk)
13.9.Appointing Arlene Zara as Ex-Officio to the Commission on Aging/Senior Citizens' Advisory Board (Andrise Bernard, CMC, City Clerk)
13.10.Appointing Sally Knispel as Ex-Officio to the Commission on Aging/Senior Citizens' Advisory Board (Andrise Bernard, CMC, City Clerk)
13.11.Appointing Zipporah Michel as Ex-Officio to the Commission on Aging/Senior Citizens' Advisory Board (Andrise Bernard, CMC, City Clerk)
13.12.Appointing Ildiko Szekely to the Commission on Aging/Senior Citizens' Advisory Board (Andrise Bernard, CMC, City Clerk)
13.13.Appointing Gloria Gettinger as Ex-Officio to the Commission on Aging/Senior Citizens' Advisory Board (Andrise Bernard, CMC, City Clerk)
14.MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS - None
15.DISCUSSION ITEMS
15.1.Criminal Background Checks of Board Members and Resignation Upon Arrest or Arrest for Felony (Commissioner Fortuna Smukler) - Rolled Over From The Last Meeting
15.2.Discussion Regarding the Applications for the Boards and Committees (Commissioner Fortuna Smukler)
15.3.Installation of Solar-Powered Smart Park Benches to Charge Mobile Phones and other Devices at Certain Municipal Parks (Vice Mayor Daniela Jean)
16.CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
16.1.Legislative Priorities
17.CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT- None
18.MAYOR'S DISCUSSION
19.CITY COMMISSION REPORTS
20.NEXT REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
21.ADJOURNMENT