CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH
City Commission Meeting
Julius Littman Performing Arts Theater
17011 NE 19th Avenue
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
6:00 PM


 

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 McKenzie Fleurimond

Commissioner Daniela Jean

Commissioner Michael Joseph

Commissioner Barbara Kramer

Commissioner Fortuna Smukler

Commissioner Paule Villard


 

City Manager Arthur H. Sorey III

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


City Clerk Andrise Bernard, MMC

 

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.ARP Presentation (Athalie Edwards, Senior Advisor)
5.2.Approved Rate Increases - Ordinance 2019-04 (Andrea Abastida Suarez, NMB Water Director)
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide some background information regarding the approved 4.5% water rate increases that will take place in October 2022.
5.3.CIP Presentation (Kemarr Brown, Assistant City Manager)
5.4.Affordable Housing Presentation (Kent Walia, Community Development Director
5.5.Trolley Expansion Presentation (David Scott, Public Works Director)
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)

Unattended Personal Items Notice

Please be advised that personal belongings and electronic devices cannot be left unattended. All unattended personal belongings and electronic devices will be confiscated.

7.ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.CITY COMMISSION REPORTS
9.CONSENT AGENDA
9.1.Regular Meeting Minutes of June 21, 2022 (Andrise Bernard, MMC, City Clerk)
9.2.Resolution No. R2022-92 Affordable Housing Study (Kent Walia, AICP, Community Development Director)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESOURCES AND NEED ANALYSIS (“THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING STUDY”), AS A GUIDE TO SERVE THE CITY IN IMPLEMENTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGIES; SUBJECT TO AND CONTNGENT UPON THE CITY’S APPROVAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9.3.Resolution No. R2022-93 Renewal of Independent Auditing Services Agreement with Caballero, Fierman, Llerena, and Garcia, LLP (Marcia Fennell, Chief Financial Officer)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A ONE YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH ALBERNI CABALLERO & FIERMAN, LLP FOR THE PROVISIONS OF INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO DO ALL THINIGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9.4.Resolution No. R2022-94 Award of ITB-21-046-MC Cravero Pump Station Force Main Replacement (SEWR2004) (Andrea Suárez Abastida, PMP, NMB Water Director)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID ITB-21-046-MC – “CRAVERO PUMP STATION FORCE MAIN REPLACEMENT (SEWR2004)”; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH RESTATE CONSTRUCTION, LLC AND EXPEND BUDGETED AMOUNT UP TO BUT NOT TO EXCEED $338,855; PROVIDING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY WITH THE AUTHORITY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9.5.Resolution No. R2022-95 Renewal of Agreement with Azteca Systems, LLC for Cityworks Software (Andrea Suárez Abastida, PMP, NMB Water Director)

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 AZTECA SYSTEMS, LLC FOR CITYWORKS SOFTWARE IN AN ESTIMATED BUDGETED ANNUAL EXPENDITURE OF $63,000 AND RENEWALS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9.6.Resolution No. R2022-96 Change Order for Contract No. 21-009-MC Corona Del Mar Phase II for C&W Pipeline Inc (Andrea Suárez Abastida, PMP, NMB Water Director)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER FOR C&W PIPELINE, INC. INTHEAMOUNTOF$256,685.16FOR THE INSTALLATION OF 120 LF OF 24-INCH CEMENT LINED DUCTILE IRON PIPE, FITTINGS, AND ADDITIONAL CONCRETE IN THE CORONA DEL MAR PHASE II CONSTRUCTION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVEDATE.

9.7.Resolution No. R2022-97 Change Order for Contract No. 21-035-MC for Honey HIill Watermain Rehabilitation WATR2010 for Master Road Finishers (Andrea Suárez Abastida, PMP, NMB Water Director)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING A CHANGE ORDER FOR MASTER ROAD FINISHERS CORP. IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,140 FOR ADDITIONAL 360 LF OF IRON PIPE, FITTINGS AND VALVES FOR THE HONEY HILL WATERMAIN SYSTEM REHABILITATION CONSTRUCTION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9.8.Resolution No. R2022-98 Award of RFQ-22-018-MC Acquisition of Professional Architectural and Engineering Services (Phillip Ford, Chief Procurement Officer)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SELECT, APPROVE AWARD, AND EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH QUALIFIED CONSULTING FIRMS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS TO QUALIFIED FIRMS THAT RESPONDED TO RFQ-22-018-MC – “ACQUISITION OF PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES”, WHICH WAS COMPETITIVELY SOLICITED, FOR ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, SURVEYING AND  LANDSCAPE  ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AS DEFINED IN FLORIDA STATUTES CHAPTER SECTION 287.055, THE CONSULTANTS' COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION ACT (CCNA) FOR VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AS DETERMINED BY THE EVALUATION COMMITTEE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9.9.Resolution No. R2022-99 Florida Department of Environmental Protection Land and Water Conservation Grant Fund Program (Andrew Plotkin, Parks and Recreation Director)

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 ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $200,000; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AND AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND APPROVING THE REQUISITE MATCHING FUNDS OF $200,000; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY IN FURTHERANCE OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9.10.Resolution No. R2022-100 Subscription (SAAS) Agreement with Governmentjobs.com, Inc. dba NEOGOV (Francisco Rios, Human Resources & Risk Director)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A SOFTWARE AS A SUBSCRIPTION (SaaS) AGREEMENT WITH GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM, INC. DBA NEOGOV FOR THE PROVISIONS OF RECRUITMENT, HIRE, AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY’S WORKFORCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $178,484; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9.11.Resolution No. R2022-101 Technical Trainer (Ricardo Castillo, Chief Information Officer)

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 VITAVER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STAFF AUGMENTATION FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $63,000; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9.12.Resolution No. R2022-102 Coaching and Training Services (Francisco Rios, Human Resources & Risk Director)

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 ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH LGL CONSULTING & EXECUTIVE ADVISORY GROUP, LLC TO PROVIDE COACHING AND TRAINING FOR DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT; IN A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $65,000; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9.13.Resolution No. R2022-103 Trolley Expansion (Commissioner Daniela Jean and Commissioner Fortuna Smukler)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO NEGOTIATE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI DADE COUNTY AND AVENTURA MALL TO EXTEND TROLLEY SERVICES TO THE GOLDEN GLADES TRANSPORTATION MODAL AND AVENTURA MALL; PROVIDING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY WITH THE AUTHORITY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9.14.Resolution No. R2022-104 Change Order for Contract No. 20-053-SG Generator Maintenance Services from All Power Generator, Corp (Phillip Ford, Chief Procurement Officer)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER FOR ALL POWER CORP.; INCREASING THE CONTRACT’S ANNUAL EXPENDITURE BY AN ADDITIONAL $35,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF GENERATOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE CHANGE ORDER; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

9.15.Resolution No. 2022-105 Purchase of Holiday Lighting Services from Christmas Designers-FL (Andrew Plotkin, Parks & Recreation Director)

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 FLORIDA CDI, LLC DBA CHRISTMAS DESIGNERS TO FURNISH, DELIVER AND INSTALL HOLIDAY LIGHTING AND DECOR; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXPEND THE ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE OF $75,500 AS APPROVED IN THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION PROCESS;  PROVIDING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE WITH THE AUTHORITY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9.16.Resolution No. R2022-106 Purchase of John Deere Excavators from Dobbs Equipment, LLC (Andrea Suarez-Abastida, PMP, NMB Water Director)

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 DOBBS EQUIPMENT, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO JOHN DEERE MINI EXCAVATORS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXPEND THE ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE OF $71,878.00 AS APPROVED IN THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION PROCESS; PROVIDING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE WITH THE AUTHORITY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9.17.Resolution No. R2022-107 Purchase of Sidewalk Replacement & Installation Services from Metro Express, Inc (David Scott, Public Works Director)

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 METRO EXPRESS, INC FOR THE PURCHASE OF SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXPEND THE ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE OF $450,000 AS APPROVED IN THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION PROCESS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

9.18.Resolution No. R2022-108 Change Order for Elevator Maintenance Services from Thyssenkrupp Elevator (David Scott, Public Works Director)

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 THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR FOR THE PURCHASE OF ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT, SERVICE, REPAIR AND RELATED SERVICES FOR ALL CITY FACILITIES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEED TO EXPEND THE ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE OF $120,000 AS APPROVED IN THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION PROCESS; PROVIDING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE WITH THE AUTHORITY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9.19.Resolution No. R2022-109 Purchase to Furnish, Deliver, and Install Bronze Statue (Andrew Plotkin, Parks & Recreation Director)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING A PURCHASE ORDER ISSUED TO AMERICAN BRONZE FOUNDRY, INC IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,300 TO FURNISH, DELIVER AND INSTALL A BRONZE STATUE OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.; PROVIDING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE WITH THE AUTHORITY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9.20.Resolution No. R2022-110 Change Order for Contract No.21-006-SG NMB Police Department Restroom Renovation with Florida Palm Construction Inc. (Harvette Smith, NMBPD Chief)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER BETWEEN CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH AND FLORIDA PALM CONSTRUCTION, INC. INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT FROM THE ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE OF $80,224 TO $242,364 TO CONTINUE THE NMB POLICE DEPARTMENT RESTROOM RENOVATIONS; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9.21.Resolution No. R2022-111 Change Order for Allen Bradley & Rockwell Automation Equipment from Rexel USA, Inc. (Andrea Suarez-Abastida, NMB Water Director)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER FOR REXEL USA, INC.; INCREASING THE CONTRACT’S ANNUAL EXPENDITURE BY AN ADDITIONAL $25,386 FOR THE PURCHASE OF ALLEN BRADLEY PARTS & SERVICE AND ROCKWELL AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE CHANGE ORDER; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

9.22.Resolution No. R2022-128 Appointing Loreal A. Arscott, Esq. as Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 14-8 OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT LOREAL ASCOTT, ESQ. TO SERVE AS SPECIAL MAGISTRATE TO HEAR CODE VIOLATION MATTERS AND IMPOSE FINES, LIENS AND OTHER NON-CRIMINAL PENALTIES AGAINST VIOLATORS OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECUATE THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9.23.Resolution No. R2022-129 Appointing Georgia Thomas, Esq. as Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 14-8 OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT GEORGIA THOMAS, ESQ. TO SERVE AS SPECIAL MAGISTRATE TO HEAR CODE VIOLATION MATTERS AND IMPOSE FINES, LIENS AND OTHER NON-CRIMINAL PENALTIES AGAINST VIOLATORS OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECUATE THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

10.QUASI-JUDICIAL
10.1.Resolution No. R2022-112 McDonalds Minor Site Plan Modification (Kent Walia, AICP, Community Development Director)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE THE SITE PLAN MODIFICATION TO MODIFY THE OUTDATED ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES OF THE EXISTING MCDONALDS FASTFOOD RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 2239 NE 163 STREET; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; CONFIRMING EXPIRATION AND LIMITATION OF APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

10.2.Resolution No. R2022-113 North Academy (Kent Walia, AICP, Community Development Director)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 24-175 OF THE NORTH MIAMI BEACH ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR THE OPERATION OF A 4,342 SQUARE FOOT EDUCATIONAL FACILITY, AS PROPOSED ON PROPERTY ZONED MU/TC FULFORD MIXED USE TOWN CENTER, LOCATED AT 1813 NE 163 STREET, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, 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

10.3.Resolution No. R2022-114 Orthopedic Care Center (Kent Walia, AICP, Community Development Director)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 24-175 OF THE NORTH MIAMI BEACH ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR THE OPERATION OF A 3,888 SQUARE FOOT MEDICAL OFFCICE BUILDING, AS PROPOSED ON PROPERTY ZONED RO RESIDENTIAL OFFICE DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 17200 NE 19TH AVE, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, 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.

10.4.Resolution No. R2022-115 MuV North Miami Beach (Kent Walia, AICP, Community Development Director)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR THE GRANTING A MINOR SITE PLAN MODIFICATION AND CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL FOR THE OPERATION OF A MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY WITHIN AN EXISTING 3,977 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING LOCATED AT 16635 NE 19 AVENUE WITHIN THE FULFORD MIXED-USE TOWN CENTER (MU/TC) ZONING DISTRICT, 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.

10.5.Resolution No. R2022-116 Trulieve MMD (Kent Walia, AICP, Community Development Director)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 24-175 OF THE NORTH MIAMI BEACH ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR THE OPERATION OF A 62,562 SQUARE FOOT MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY, AS PROPOSED ON PROPERTY ZONED MU/EC MIXED USE EMPLOYMENT CENTER DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 2250 163RD STREET, SUITE 1, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, 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.

10.6.Resolution No. R2022-117 Soleste on the Bay (Kent Walia, AICP, Community Development Director)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SITE PLAN APPLICATION WITH CONDITIONS AND SIX NON-USE VARIANCES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 759,439 GROSS SQUARE FEET, MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT WITH 363 APARTMENT UNITS, AND 14,582 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL AND RESTAURANT SPACE AND 645 PARKING SPACES ON A 2.15-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 16375 BISCAYNE BLVD; GRANTING A VARIANCE TO REDUCE THE TOWER SETBACK FROM THE PODIUM TO ZERO INCHES ALONG THE SOUTHERN PROPERTY LINE; GRANTING A VARIANCE TO EXTEND THE LENGTH OF THE BUILDING TO 386’-6”; GRANTING A VARIANCE TO REDUCE THE FRONT AND REAR FRONTAGES; GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ALLOW ARCHITECTURAL SCREEN IN-LIEU OF AN ACTIVE LINER ALONG BISCAYNE BLVD; GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ALLOW A GROUND FLOOR HEIGHT OF TWENTY FEET; GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PROVIDE ZERO PERCENT FENESTRATION ALONG THE NORTHEASTERN, EASTERN, AND SOUTHEASTERN FRONTAGES; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; CONFIRMING EXPIRATION AND LIMITATION OF APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

11.LEGISLATION
11.1.Ordinance No. 2022-07 (Second and Final Reading) General Employees Pension Plan Amendment (Mayor and City Commission)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE RETIREMENT PLAN FOR GENERAL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, BY AMENDING SECTION 6.01, NORMAL RETIREMENT; AMENDING SECTION 6.13, COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS; AMENDING SECTION 6.14, DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

11.2.Ordinance No. 2022-08 (Second and Final Reading) North Miami Beach Gas Franchise Ordinance Renewal (Arthur H. Sorey, III, City Manager)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, GRANTING TO PIVOTAL UTILITY HOLDINGS, INC. D/B/A FLORIDA CITY GAS, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A NON-EXCLUSIVE GAS FRANCHISE, IMPOSING PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS RELATING THERETO; PROVIDING FOR MONTHLY PAYMENT OF A FRANCHISE FEE TO THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

11.3.Resolution No. R2022-118 COVID Relief Gift Cards from ARPA Funds (Commissioner Paule Villard)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO ALLOCATE $225,000 FROM THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF 1,500 PUBLIX GIFT CARDS VALUED AT $150.00 EACH TO BE ISSUED TO RESIDENTS OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND FOOD INSECURITY AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC; PROVIDING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE WITH THE AUTHORITY TO DEVELOP A PROCESS TO REQUEST PROOF OF RESIDENCY BEFORE THE ISSUANCE OF A GIFT CARD TO ANY RESIDENT AND TO ENSURE THE ISSUANCE OF ONE GIFT CARD PER HOUSEHOLD; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO DISTRIBUTE THE GIFT CARDS NO LATER THAN THIRTY (45) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

11.4.Resolution No R2022-119 Black Business Month August 2022 (Commissioner Daniela Jean)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORDA, DECLARING THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2022, AS “BLACK BUSINESS MONTH”; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO HIGHLIGHT THAT AUGUST 2002 IS BLACK BUSINESS MONTH VIA THE CITY SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

11.5.Resolution No. R2022-120 Award of ITB-22-022-MC NE 153 Street Roadway and Drainage Improvements (Andrea Suárez Abastida, PMP, NMB Water Director and David Scott, Public Works Director)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID “ITB-22-022-MC - NE 153 STREET ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT”; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH C&W PIPELINE, INC.  AND EXPEND AN BUDGETED AMOUNT UP TO BUT NOT TO EXCEED $1,085,797; PROVIDING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY WITH THE AUTHORITY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

11.6.Resolution No. R2022-121 Washington Park Right-of-Way Abandonment (Kent Walia, AICP, Community Development Director)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE VACATION AND ABANDOMENT OF 30 FOOT WIDE 12,054 SQUARE FEET PORTION OF NORTHEAST 153RD TERRACE RIGHT-OF-WAY, IN BETWEEN NE 14TH COURT TO NE 15TH COURT, FOR THE EXPANSION AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE WASHINGTON PARK COMMUNITY CENTER AND PARK; SUBJECT TO AND CONTNGENT UPON THE CITY’S APPROVAL. 

11.7.Resolution No. R2022-122 Sister Cities (Commissioner Paule Villard)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AND CAP-HAITIEN IN THE COUNTRY OF HAITI; PROVIDING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH THE SISTER RELATIONSHIP THROUGH SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL AND TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.

11.8.Resolution No. R2022-123 Letter of Intent to Purchase Property Located at 1911 NE 172nd Street (Arthur H. Sorey, III, City Manager)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A LETTER OF INTENT (“LOI”) BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH AND KEYS BUILDINGS, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF A BUILDING LOCATED AT 1911 N.E. 172ND AVENUE, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA (“PROPERTY”), ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING THE  THE CITY MANAGER WITH THE AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY AT A PRICE NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS (1,670,000.00); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECUATE THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

11.9.Resolution No. R2022-124 Vacating Alleyway-NMB Place Located at 1959 NE 164th Street (Arthur H. Sorey, III, City Manager and Hans Ottinot, City Attorney)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE VACATION AND ABANDONEMENT OF A PORTION OF A 20-FOOT WIDE ALLEYWAY TOTALLING 2,800 SQUARE FEET LOCATED IN BETWEEN LOTS 18, AND 19 THROUGH 21 WITH PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF 1959 N.E. 164th STREET, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF “FULFORD BY THE SEA SECTION “F”, AS RECORDED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 64, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” IN FAVOR OF THE ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER, NMB PLACE OWNER LLC, (THE “APPLICANT”) PURSUANT TO ZONING RESOLUTION NO. R2022-44; PROVIDING THE  CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY WITH THE AUTHORITY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

11.10.Resolution No. R2022-125 Creating the Office of Aging and Wellness for Senior (Commissioner Paule Villard and Commissioner Daniela Jean)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO CREATE THE OFFICE OF AGING AND WELLNESS WITHIN A PARTICULAR CITY DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM FOR SENIORS UPON THE OPENING OF THE NEW SENIOR CENTER IN THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO CREATE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE A PRIORITY SERVICE LINE FOR SENIORS WHO ARE SIXTY-FIVE (65) YEARS OR OLDER TO FACILITATE THE PAYMENT OF UTILITY BILLS IN CITY HALL; PROVIDING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY WITH THE AUTHORITY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

11.11.Resolution No. R2022-126 Authorizing Veteran Parking Space-City Facilities (Commissioner Paule Villard)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO INSTALL ONE DESIGNATED PARKING SPACE FOR U.S. ARMED FORCES VETERANS AT ALL CITY OWNED FACILITIES THAT ARE GENERALLY OPENED TO THE PUBLIC PRIOR TO VETERANS DAY OF NOVEMBER 11, 2022; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

11.12.Resolution No. R2022-127 Authorizing Education Fund Account (Commissioner Daniela Jean)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO CREATE A SPECIFIC BUDGETARY ACCOUNT TO BE CALLED EDUCATION FUND ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT EDUCATION INITIATIVES FOR RESIDENTS OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH; PROVIDING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY WITH THE AUTHRORITY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

12.BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS - None
13.APPOINTMENTS
13.1.Appointing Commissioner Barbara Kramer as Vice Mayor effective August 17, 2022 (Andrise Bernard, MMC, City Clerk)
Per Code of Ordinances Chapter II, Article 2-2 - Vice Mayor.
14.MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS - None
15.DISCUSSION ITEMS
15.1.City Manager's Position (Mayor Anthony DeFillipo)
15.2.Relieving the High Cost of Living for North Miami Beach Residents by Lowering the Mileage Rate to 0.2 (Commissioner Barbara Kramer)
15.3.Water Rate Increase (Commissioner Barbara Kramer and Commissioner Fortuna Smukler)
15.4.American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund (Commissioner Barbara Kramer)
15.5.Murals in North Miami Beach (Commissioner Fortuna Smukler)
15.6.Federal Funding for Environmental Pump Stations (Mayor Anthony DeFillipo)
15.7.Public Art in Open Spaces (Commissioner Daniela Jean)
16.CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
16.1.Monthly Reports
17.CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT- None
18.MAYOR'S DISCUSSION
19.CITY COMMISSION REPORTS
20.NEXT REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
21.ADJOURNMENT