CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH
City Commission Meeting
Julius Litman Performing Arts Theatre
17011 NE 19th Avenue
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Thursday, January 28, 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 Michael Joseph

Commissioner McKenzie Fleurimond

Commissioner Daniela Jean

Commissioner Barbara Kramer

Commissioner Fortuna Smukler

Commissioner Paule Villard

City Manager Esmond K. Scott

City Attorney Dan Espino,
Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman


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
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.REQUESTS FOR WITHDRAWALS, DEFERMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
5.PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSIONS
5.1.Strategic Plan Update (Esmond K. Scott, City Manager)
A status update on the Policy Agenda and Major Goals included in the 2019-2020 Strategic Plan.  
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.Resolution No. R2021-14 Approving an Amendment to KCI Agreement (Sharon Ragoonan, Assistant City Manager)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH AND KESSLER CONSULTING INC., TO PROVIDE CONTINUING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE CITY, PERTAINING TO THE CITY’S SOLID WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER #3 AND TO EXPEND BUDGETED FUNDS, IN FURTHERANCE THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

10.WATER UTILITY TRANSITION CONSENT AGENDA
10.1.Resolution No. R2021-15 Approving an Amendment to Carollo Agreement – Implementation Assistance with the Transition Plan Activities (Jafeth Baez, P.E., MSCE, Director of NMB Water)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS FOR TRANSITION IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT AND TO EXPEND BUDGETED FUNDS IN FURTHERANCE HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

11.QUASI-JUDICIAL
11.1.Resolution No. R2021-11 Approving Site Plan and Conditional Use for Trulieve MMD (Justin Proffitt, AICP, Director of Community Development)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, GRANTING THE SITE PLAN AMENDMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE REQUESTS, SUBMITTED BY TRULIEVE INC., FOR THE OPERATION OF A MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY WITHIN AN EXISTING 6,047 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 17450 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A;” PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; CONFIRMING EXPIRATION AND LIMITATION OF APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

12.LEGISLATION
12.1.Ordinance No. 2020-10 (Second and Final Reading) - Mixed Use Phase II Comprehensive Plan Amendments (Justin Proffitt, AICP, Community Development Director)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN INCLUDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP, TEXT CHANGES TO THE FUTURE LAND USE; TO AMEND THE MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER (MU/NC), TO PROVIDE FOR THE MIXED USE INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD DISTRICT WEST (MU/IB-W), THE MIXED USE INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD EAST DISTRICT (MU/IB-E) DISTRICTS; TO DELETE THE “MIXED USE: BUSINESS AND/OR RESIDENTIAL USE” FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORY; AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP TO CHANGE THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY (AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE ATTACHED (EXHIBIT 1 AND EXHIBIT 2); AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL OF THESE ADOPTED AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENCIES REQUIRED UNDER CHAPTER 163, PART II, FLORIDA STATUTE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

12.2.Ordinance No. 2020-11 (Second and Final Reading) - Mixed Use Phase II Zoning Text Amendments / Rezoning (Justin Proffitt, AICP, Community Development Director)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE  ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE NORTH MIAMI BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING CHAPTER XXIV “NORTH MIAMI BEACH ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE” ARTICLE V “ZONING USE DISTRICTS”; CREATING SECTION 24-58.8 TO ESTABLISH AND INCLUDE REGULATIONS FOR THE “MIXED-USE INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD DISTRICT – WEST” AND “MIXED-USE INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD DISTRICT – EAST”; AMENDING SECTION 24-58.3 TO EXPAND AND ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR “MIXED USE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER DISTRICT (MU/NC)”; PROVIDING FOR DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND SUB AREA REGULATING PLANS, STREET NETWORK CONNECTIVITY REGULATING PLANS, DESIGNATED PUBLIC OPEN SPACES AND GREENWAY SYSTEMS REGULATING PLANS, AND BUILDING HEIGHT REGULATING PLANS FOR EACH MIXED USE DISTRICT; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, REFERENCED IN SECTION 24-31 OF THE NORTH MIAMI BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES,  TO RE-ZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY AND APPLY THE EXPANDED MIXED-USE DESIGNATIONS TO THOSE CERTAIN PROPERTIES (AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A”); WHICH REPRESENTS AN AREA GREATER THAN FIVE (5%) OF THE TOTAL AREA OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; CODIFICATION; AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

13.BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS - None
14.APPOINTMENTS
14.1.Appointing Daniel Heisler to the Planning and Zoning Board (Andrise Bernard, CMC, City Clerk)
Commissioner Fortuna Smukler's appointment.
14.2.Reappointing Richard Weiner to the Public Utilities Commission (Andrise Bernard, CMC, City Clerk)
Commissioner Daniela Jean's appointment
15.MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS - None
16.DISCUSSION ITEMS
16.1.Reference to Charter Officials (Commissioner Paule Villard)
16.2.CARES Act Funding

Discussions on the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (Cares) Act appropriations made by the City to businesses and discussions on potentially appropriating additional funds towards the business program. 

17.CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
17.1.Development Project Update (No Presentation)
17.2.NMB Water Transition Report
18.CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT- None
19.MAYOR'S DISCUSSION
20.CITY COMMISSION REPORTS
21.NEXT REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
22.ADJOURNMENT