CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH
City Hall, Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor
17011 NE 19th Avenue
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
6:00 PM


  

 

Mayor Evan S. Piper

Vice Mayor McKenzie Fleurimond

Commissioner Jay R. Chernoff

Commissioner Daniela Jean

Commissioner Michael Joseph

Commissioner Phyllis S. Smith

Commissioner Fortuna Smukler

 


 

City Manager Mario A. Diaz

City Attorneys Greenspoon Marder LLP 


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
Pastor Ginger Medley (Fulford Methodist Church)
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.REQUESTS FOR WITHDRAWALS, DEFERMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
5.PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSIONS
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.Commission Conference Meeting Minutes of April 16, 2024 (Andrise Bernard, MMC, City Clerk)
9.2.Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes of April 16, 2024 (Andrise Bernard, MMC, City Clerk)
9.3.Resolution No. R2024-59 to Approve Task Order with Public Communicators Group (Mario A. Diaz, City Manager)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 2 FOR MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES THROUGH RFQ-23-032-KC MARKETING & ADVERTISING SERVICES PRE-QUALIFICATION WITH PUBLIC COMMUNICATORS GROUP IN AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $396,000; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER ERRORS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9.4.Resolution No. R2024-60 to Approve Change Order with Shenandoah General Construction, LLC (Sam Zamacona, Public Works Director)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONTRACT WITH SHENANDOAH GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR STORM SEWER MAIN CLEANING AND REPAIRS; INCREASING THE  CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $200,000.00; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER ERRORS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9.5.Resolution No. R2024-61 to Approve a Professional Services Agreement Extension with Rubin Turnbull & Associates for Federal Lobbyist Services (Mario A. Diaz, City Manager)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT EXTENSION WITH RUBIN, TURNBULL AND ASSOCIATES FOR THE PURCHASE OF FEDERAL LOBBYIST SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $93,750.00; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER ERRORS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9.6.Resolution No. R2024-62 to Approve and Accept the Florida Local Government Cybersecurity Grant (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 ACCEPTANCE OF THE FLORIDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT CYBERSECURITY GRANT ADMINISTERED BY THE FLORIDA DIGITAL SERVICE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER ERRORS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

10.QUASI-JUDICIAL LEGISLATION - None
11.LEGISLATION
11.1.Ordinance No. 2024-06 (Second Reading) Street Tree/Landscaping Update (Edward Ng, Interim Community Development Director)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH CHAPTER XXIV ENTITLED “ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT” BY AMENDING ARTICLE XI ENTITLED “LANDSCAPING,” SECTION 24-119 “MINIMUM LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL ZONING DISTRICTS”; AMENDING SECTION 24-121 ENITITLED “TREE REMOVAL PERMIT” TO PROVIDE FOR CLEARER AND MORE CONCISE SPECIFICATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS; BY CREATING A NEW SECTION 24-125 ENTITLED “RIGHT-OF-WAY TREES REGULATIONS”; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, CONFLICTS, SCRIVENER’S ERRORS, SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

11.2.Ordinance No. 2024-07 (First Reading) Hanford Kit of Parts (Edward Ng, Interim Community Development Director)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH CODE, BY AMENDING CHAPTER XXIV, ENTITLED “ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT,” ARTICLE V ENTITLED “ZONING USE DISTRICTS,” SECTION 24-58.1 ENTITLED “FULFORD MIXED-USE TOWN CENTER DISTRICT (MU/TC),” TO ESTABLISH REFERENCE TO THE NMB HANFORD BOULEVARD PUBLIC STREETSCAPE KIT-OF-PARTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATIONS, SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

11.3.Ordinance No. 2024-08 (First Reading) to Increase the Number of Parks and Beautification Commission Members (Commissioner Jay Chernoff)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SECTION 2-54 PARKS AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION BY DOUBLING THE SIZE OF THE COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, CONFLICTS, SCRIVENER ERRORS, SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

11.4.Ordinance No. 2024-09 (First Reading) Establishing a New Chapter 10B Regarding School Zone Speed Zone (Nelson Camacho, Acting Chief of Police)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, 2008 BY CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 10B ENTITLED “NORTH MIAMI BEACH SCHOOL ZONE DANGEROUS INTERSECTION SAFETY REGULATIONS,” DECLARING INTENT, MAKING FINDINGS REGARDING RELEVANT TRAFFIC DATA AND EVIDENCE WARRANTING ADDITIONAL ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES AND DESIGNATING SCHOOL ZONE SPEED DETECTION SYSTEM LOCATIONS WHICH CONSTITUTE A HEIGHTENED SAFETY RISK, AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF A SCHOOL ZONE SPEED DETECTION SYSTEM, DESIGNATING OF A LOCAL HEARING OFFICER, PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DANGEROUS INTERSECTION SAFETY REGULATIONS BY THE CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, CONFLICTS, SCRIVENER ERRORS, SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

11.5.Resolution No. R2024-63 to Approve Change Order with KCI Technologies Inc. (Sam Zamacona, Public Works Director)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER TO THE WASHINGTON PARK DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KCI TECHNOLOGIES INC., FORMERLY KEITH AND SCHNARS, P.A. FOR ENHANCEMENTS TO THE DESIGN PLANS AND BIDDING ASSISTANCE; INCREASING THE BUDGETED AMOUNT BY $174,910.00; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER ERRORS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

11.6.Resolution No. R2024-64 Fund Balance Policy Document (Mario Diaz, City Manager)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. R2012-37 REGARDING THE CITY’S FUND BALANCE POLICY AND ADOPTING A NEW FUND BALANCE POLICY CONSISTENT WITH GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (GASB) STATEMENT NO. 54, FUND BALANCE REPORTING AND GOVERNMENTAL FUND TYPE DEFINITIONS AND RECOMMENDED BEST PRACTICES PROMULGATED BY THE GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL OFFICERS ASSOCIATION TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM LEVELS OF UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE IN THE GENERAL FUND; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

12.BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS - None
13.APPOINTMENTS
13.1.Appointing James Tirado to the Beautification Committee (Andrise Bernard, MMC, City Clerk)
13.2.Appointing Rose Philippe Coriolan to the Economic Development Commission (Andrise Bernard, MMC, City Clerk)
13.3.Appointing Esther Gordon to the Multi-Cultural Committee (Andrise Bernard, MMC, City Clerk)
13.4.Appointing Esther Gordon to the Economic Development Commission (Andrise Bernard, MMC, City Clerk)
14.MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS - None
15.DISCUSSION ITEMS
15.1.Vacant Lot: NW Corner 35 Avenue at 164 Street (Commissioner Phyllis Smith)
16.CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
16.1.City Manager's Monthly Report (April 2024)
16.2.NMB Water Updates & Highlights (April 2024)
16.3.NMBPD Monthly Report (April 2024)
17.CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT- None
18.CITY COMMISSION REPORTS
19.MAYOR'S DISCUSSION
20.NEXT REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, June 27, 2024
21.ADJOURNMENT