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Miramar City Commission Regular Meeting - June 5, 2024

City Commission — Wednesday, June 5, 2024
BodyMiramar, Florida
SessionCity Commission
DateWednesday, June 5, 2024
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0:00

If you're a Mirmar senior over the age of sixty years old, prepare to have fun.

0:05

We have Arsenal Craft projects for them.

0:36

The meeting of the Myanmar City Commission is now called to order.

0:40

An opportunity was given to the public to register to participate or email the city clerk twenty-four hours to the committee, excuse me, email the city clerk 24 hours prior to the commission meeting with any questions, comments, concerns on items we will hear on this evening's agenda.

1:00

Any person may be heard by the city commission through the chair and upon registering pursuant to the published notice for not more than three minutes on any proposition before the city commission unless modified by the chair.

1:12

This meeting is being streamed live at Miramar FL.gov slash commission meeting and televised on Comcast Channel 78 and Channel 99 for all ATT Uver subscribers.

1:25

As of June 5th, 2024, at 4 p.m., no members from the public have registered to participate virtually in this meeting.

1:34

If someone has registered later than this time and would like to speak, they can raise their hand and at the appropriate time, our IT staff will unmute their mic to allow them to speak.

1:44

Please be sure to mention your name and address for the record prior to addressing the commission.

1:49

All comments submitted will be included as part of the record for the meeting and will be considered by the city commission before any action is taken.

1:59

Please note Vice Mayor Davis is attending the meeting virtually.

2:04

At this time, Madam Clerk, please call the roll.

2:07

Mayor Massum.

2:09

Here.

2:09

Commissioner Barnes.

2:11

Commissioner Chambers.

2:13

Commissioner Colburn?

2:14

Here.

2:15

Vice Mayor Davis.

2:22

City Manager Dr.

2:24

Virgin.

2:24

Here.

2:25

City Attorney Norris Weeks.

2:27

Here.

2:28

City Attorney Powell.

2:32

Thank you.

2:33

At this time, I would like to call forward Amar Mansuri, the President of the Youth Advisory Council to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

2:43

Amari and his fellow class of 2024 graduates of Everglades High School had their commencement services today at Nova Southeastern University, and we're proud of them as well as uh Amar, and uh today will be his last day with his internship as well with the clerk's office.

3:03

So let us all rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.

3:08

I have pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic of which it stands.

3:14

One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

3:43

However, we will pause for a moment of silence for any condolences that we are observing in the community.

3:49

I'll have a moment of silence.

4:03

Thank you.

4:04

Now on to presentations.

5:07

Water reuse week, May 19th through 25th, 2024, whereas safe, clean, and sustainable water resources are essential to Florida's environment, economy, citizens, and visitors.

5:20

And whereas water reuse provides a means for conserving and augmenting Florida's precious water resources, and whereas Florida has established an encouragement and promotion of water reuse as state objectives in chapters 373 and 403 of the Florida statutes.

5:37

And whereas Florida's permitted reuse capacity exceeds 2.4 billion gallons per day, approximately 87% of Florida's total permitted capacity for all domestic wastewater treatment facilities.

5:51

And whereas Florida leads the nation in reusing 900 million gallons of reclaimed water each day to conserve freshwater supplies and replenish our freshwater resources.

6:03

And whereas the state of Florida has declared May 19th through 25th, 2024 to be water reuse week in Florida.

6:11

And whereas the City of Myanmar has joined with the state of Florida, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Florida section of the Water Reuse Association, and the South Florida Water Management District in encouraging and promoting water reuse and conservation.

6:26

And whereas the City of Myanmar is the pioneer in the South Florida area and can provide a total of 7.5 million gallons per day of reclaimed water for beneficial irrigation use within its service area.

6:42

And whereas the City of Myanmar continues to promote and implement its reuse program and encourages efficient and effective use of reclaimed water.

6:51

Now, therefore, I Wayne Mesa, mayor of the city of Myanmar, and on behalf of the City Commission, do hereby proclaim May 19th through 25th, 2024 as water reuse week.

7:05

And we thank our utilities department not only for their hard work but their innovation and being stewards to our natural resource named water and being a leader in South Florida for beneficial use of reuse water.

7:20

Thank you all so much.

8:11

CPR and AED Awareness Week, June 1st through 7, 2024.

8:17

Whereas, according to the American Heart Association, one person every 40 seconds in the United States will have a heart attack.

8:24

There are about 195 deaths from heart disease each day in the United States, including heart attacks.

8:32

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.

8:36

And whereas over 90% of people who suffer out of hospital cardiac arrest die.

8:41

However, cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or triple the cardiac arrest victims' chance of survival.

8:53

And whereas hands-on, hands-only CPR has been shown to be as effective as conventional CPR for cardiac arrest at home, at work, or in the public.

9:03

And whereas approximately 40% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest victims survived when bystander CPR was administered.

9:12

And whereas hands-only CPR has just two easy steps.

9:17

Step one, call 911 if you see someone collapse.

9:22

Step two, push hard and fast in the center of their chest to the beat of the song that has a hundred to a hundred and twenty beats per minute, such as staying alive by the BGs, Crazy in Love by Beyonce, featuring Jay-Z, Hips Don't Lie by Shakira, or Walk in Line by Johnny Cash, covered everybody.

9:48

So everybody should have that hundred to 120 beats in the back of their minds.

9:54

So just think about your upbeat song to be able to save someone's life.

10:00

And whereas an automated external defibrillator, also known as an AD, when used by a bystander, is safe, easy to operate, and if used immediately after onset of sudden cardiac arrest, is effective in the terminating ventricular fibrillation so that the heart can resume a normal effective rhythm.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Economic Development█████████████████17%
Procedural███████7%
Fiscal Sustainability███████7%
Public Safety██████6%
Public Works█████5%
Waste Management█████5%
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Summary of Proceedings

Miramar City Commission Regular Meeting - June 5, 2024

The Miramar City Commission held a regular meeting on June 5, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Commission Chambers. The meeting included proclamations, presentations on affordable housing and public art, approval of a consent agenda, several resolutions, the first reading of an abandoned property ordinance, and a resolution opposing a new solid waste facility in Pembroke Pines. The commission unanimously approved all action items.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes from the May 15, 2024 meeting were approved.
  • Temp. Reso. #R8130: Accepted $426,466 in grant funding from the Areawide Council on Aging for adult day care services (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025).
  • Temp. Reso. #R8102: Authorized $110,695 to AVI-SPL and $33,252 to Acordis for audio-visual equipment at Sunset Lakes Community Center.
  • Temp. Reso. #R8120: Approved a three-year lease for 147 laptops from Dell Financial Services at $318,084 total, with $26,507 in FY2024.
  • Temp. Reso. #R8132: Renewed the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (software licenses, Azure cloud) for three years at $557,928 annually, plus $144,000 for Azure and $71,454 one-time true-up.
  • Temp. Reso. #R8137: Awarded a disaster debris monitoring services contract to Tetra-Tech, Inc. on an as-needed basis for three years with two one-year renewal options.
  • Temp. Reso. #R8126: Authorized $165,472 for floor replacement at Fire Station 84.
  • Temp. Reso. #R8127: Approved $130,000 for police ballistic shields and body armor.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public registered to speak on any agenda item, either virtually or in person. All comments submitted were included in the record.

Discussion Items

  • Affordable Housing Update (Broward County Housing Finance Division Director Ralph Stone):

    • Presented the 10-year affordable housing master plan prepared by FIU’s Dr. Ned Murray. Key statistics: median home price in Broward County is $625,000; less than 5% of families can afford that. Broward County ranked last in Florida for rental availability for households earning 60% of area median income (about $40,000/year). There is a countywide deficiency of 75,000 units; Miramar’s deficiency is 3,417 units. The county has allocated over $130 million in gap financing, leveraging over $1 billion in total funding for nearly 5,000 units over six years. The plan recommends densification near transit, expanded funding, and policy changes. No mandates on cities.
    • Commissioner Barnes expressed frustration with developers profiting and called for developer accountability. Commissioner Chambers noted the city has no remaining land, and new housing built is open to the market, not helping city employees. He urged prioritizing housing for police, fire, utility workers. Mayor Messam announced a city-specific affordable housing master plan and criticized the state for raiding the Sadowski Trust Fund.

  • Art in the Garage Program (Cultural Affairs Director Camasha Cevieux and Deputy City Manager Kelvin Baker):

    • Recognized public artist Elio Mercado for murals in the parking garage at City Hall. The project was funded by the CARE program. Commissioner Chambers highlighted the human connections made during the painting process.

  • Landscaping Contract (Item 10):

    • Awarded to five vendors for a total of $1,375,139 annually for two years with three renewal options. The contract was broken into 18 smaller zones to encourage local participation. Vice Mayor Davis noted only one Miramar business and one CBE were awarded. Dr. Karen Hollis (Economic Development) reported on ongoing efforts to prepare small businesses for bidding.

  • Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (Item 11):

    • Received a clean audit opinion for FY2023, marking the 35th year of the GFOA Certificate of Achievement. No findings on internal control or compliance.

  • Digital Billboard Lease (Item 12):

    • Approved a 20-year lease with New Tradition, Inc. for a digital billboard at the Vernon E. Hargray Youth Enrichment Center. Total revenue to the city: $6.1 million, including a $250,000 signing bonus, $500,000 donation to a city nonprofit, $4 million in annual revenue (35% of gross), and 3% annual escalator. Commissioner Chambers asked about power; the vendor will cover FPL costs. Vice Mayor Davis sought assurance the billboard would not be visually intrusive.

  • Francisca Chicken Lease (Item 13):

    • Approved a 10-year lease (with a 5-year renewal option) for 3,500 sq. ft. of retail space at the Miramar Town Center. Base rent: $52/sq. ft. ($182,000 annually) with 3% annual increases. The city will provide $55/sq. ft. tenant improvement allowance. Commissioner Chambers raised parking concerns; staff acknowledged the issue and said they are working on solutions. Vice Mayor Davis asked about the realtor’s outreach; the realtor noted the restaurant’s strong track record.

  • First Reading – Abandoned Property Ordinance (Item 14):

    • Ordinance O1829 amends Chapter 10 of the City Code to create a registry and maintenance requirements for abandoned real and personal property. Police Commander Collings explained the need due to squatting, crime, and safety hazards. Second reading scheduled for July 10, 2024.

  • Resolution Opposing Solid Waste Facility in Pembroke Pines (Item 15):

    • Resolution R8176 urges the Broward County Solid Waste Authority to reject any recommendation to locate a waste-to-energy facility on Sheridan Street near Pembroke Pines. Mayor Messam noted this reciprocates support from neighboring cities in opposing a similar facility at Miami-Dade’s airport west site. Commissioner Chambers warned residents about the looming garbage crisis.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Agenda: Approved unanimously (5-0).
  • Board Appointments (R8163): Approved. Edward Dizovi (Sunset Lakes CAC), Amari Janal (Bid/Construction Board), Carolyn Broughton (Elderly Affairs), Hobel Florido (Planning & Zoning Board). One seat on Teen Council remained vacant until next meeting.
  • Landscaping Contract (R8131): Approved 5-0.
  • Annual Financial Report (R8124): Approved 5-0.
  • Digital Billboard Lease (R8159): Approved 5-0.
  • Francisca Chicken Lease (R8165): Approved 5-0.
  • First Reading of Abandoned Property Ordinance (O1829): Approved 5-0. Second reading set for July 10, 2024.
  • Resolution on Solid Waste Facility (R8176): Approved 5-0.
  • Future Workshops: June 11, 2024 – Health Center Performance Workshop; July 10, 2024 – Affordable Housing Workshop.
  • Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM.

Meeting Transcript

If you're a Mirmar senior over the age of sixty years old, prepare to have fun. We have Arsenal Craft projects for them. The meeting of the Myanmar City Commission is now called to order. An opportunity was given to the public to register to participate or email the city clerk twenty-four hours to the committee, excuse me, email the city clerk 24 hours prior to the commission meeting with any questions, comments, concerns on items we will hear on this evening's agenda. Any person may be heard by the city commission through the chair and upon registering pursuant to the published notice for not more than three minutes on any proposition before the city commission unless modified by the chair. This meeting is being streamed live at Miramar FL.gov slash commission meeting and televised on Comcast Channel 78 and Channel 99 for all ATT Uver subscribers. As of June 5th, 2024, at 4 p.m., no members from the public have registered to participate virtually in this meeting. If someone has registered later than this time and would like to speak, they can raise their hand and at the appropriate time, our IT staff will unmute their mic to allow them to speak. Please be sure to mention your name and address for the record prior to addressing the commission. All comments submitted will be included as part of the record for the meeting and will be considered by the city commission before any action is taken. Please note Vice Mayor Davis is attending the meeting virtually. At this time, Madam Clerk, please call the roll. Mayor Massum. Here. Commissioner Barnes. Commissioner Chambers. Commissioner Colburn? Here. Vice Mayor Davis. City Manager Dr. Virgin. Here. City Attorney Norris Weeks. Here. City Attorney Powell. Thank you. At this time, I would like to call forward Amar Mansuri, the President of the Youth Advisory Council to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Amari and his fellow class of 2024 graduates of Everglades High School had their commencement services today at Nova Southeastern University, and we're proud of them as well as uh Amar, and uh today will be his last day with his internship as well with the clerk's office. So let us all rise for the Pledge of Allegiance. I have pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic of which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. However, we will pause for a moment of silence for any condolences that we are observing in the community. I'll have a moment of silence. Thank you. Now on to presentations. Water reuse week, May 19th through 25th, 2024, whereas safe, clean, and sustainable water resources are essential to Florida's environment, economy, citizens, and visitors. And whereas water reuse provides a means for conserving and augmenting Florida's precious water resources, and whereas Florida has established an encouragement and promotion of water reuse as state objectives in chapters 373 and 403 of the Florida statutes. And whereas Florida's permitted reuse capacity exceeds 2.4 billion gallons per day, approximately 87% of Florida's total permitted capacity for all domestic wastewater treatment facilities. And whereas Florida leads the nation in reusing 900 million gallons of reclaimed water each day to conserve freshwater supplies and replenish our freshwater resources. And whereas the state of Florida has declared May 19th through 25th, 2024 to be water reuse week in Florida. And whereas the City of Myanmar has joined with the state of Florida, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Florida section of the Water Reuse Association, and the South Florida Water Management District in encouraging and promoting water reuse and conservation. And whereas the City of Myanmar is the pioneer in the South Florida area and can provide a total of 7.5 million gallons per day of reclaimed water for beneficial irrigation use within its service area. And whereas the City of Myanmar continues to promote and implement its reuse program and encourages efficient and effective use of reclaimed water. Now, therefore, I Wayne Mesa, mayor of the city of Myanmar, and on behalf of the City Commission, do hereby proclaim May 19th through 25th, 2024 as water reuse week. And we thank our utilities department not only for their hard work but their innovation and being stewards to our natural resource named water and being a leader in South Florida for beneficial use of reuse water. Thank you all so much. CPR and AED Awareness Week, June 1st through 7, 2024. Whereas, according to the American Heart Association, one person every 40 seconds in the United States will have a heart attack. There are about 195 deaths from heart disease each day in the United States, including heart attacks. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.

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