CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH
City Commission Meeting
Julius Littman Performing Arts Theater
17011 NE 19th Avenue
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Thursday, March 25, 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

Interim City Manager Horace McHugh

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
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.REQUESTS FOR WITHDRAWALS, DEFERMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
5.PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSIONS
5.1.Branding Update Presentation (Aja Dorsainvil, Marketing Specialist/Brand Manager)
5.2.Affordable Housing Study (Horace McHugh, Interim City Manager)
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.Regular Commission Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2021 (Andrise Bernard, CMC, City Clerk)
9.2.Resolution No. R2021-30 Awarding Bid #ITB 20-053-SG Generator Maintenance Services (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 THE AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-20-053-SG – “GENERATOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES”; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, ALL POWER GENERATOR, CORP. AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXPEND AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $109,785; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

10.QUASI-JUDICIAL LEGISLATION - None
11.LEGISLATION
11.1.Resolution No. R2021-13 Approving Solid Waste Management Rate Increase (Janette Smith, Chief Financial Officer)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, REVISING SERVICE FEES FOR THE COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

11.2.Resolution No. R2021-29 Fiscal Year 2021 March Budget Amendment (Janette Smith, Chief Financial Officer)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2020 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2021, FOR THE WATER AND GENERAL FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

11.3.Resolution No. R2021-31 Professional Services to Insource Solid Waste & Recycling (Judeen Johnson, Director of Public Works)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH KESSLER CONSULTING INC., TO PROVIDE A TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT AND ASSISTANCE TO THE CITY, PERTAINING TO INSOURCING THE CITY’S SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED XXXXX; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND EXPEND BUDGETED FUNDS, IN FURTHERANCE THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

12.BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS - None
13.APPOINTMENTS
13.1.Appointing Ronnie Shabat to the Beautification Committee (Andrise Bernard, CMC, City Clerk)
13.2.Reappointing Maria Claudia Gallegos to the Beautification Committee (Andrise Bernard, CMC, City Clerk)
13.3.Reappointing Maria Tomeu to the Beautification Committee (Andrise Bernard, CMC, City Clerk)
14.MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS - None
15.DISCUSSION ITEMS
15.1.Juneteenth Holiday (Vice Mayor Michael Joseph)
15.2.Covid Relief Gift Certificate (Commissioner Paule Villard)
15.3.American Rescue Plan Act (Vice Mayor Michael Joseph)
16.CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
16.1.Fiscal Year 2021 First Quarter Financial Report (Janette Smith, Chief Financial Officer)
17.CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT- None
18.MAYOR'S DISCUSSION
19.CITY COMMISSION REPORTS
20.NEXT REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
21.ADJOURNMENT