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City of Miramar City Commission Regular Meeting - November 6, 2024

City Commission — Wednesday, November 6, 2024
BodyMiramar, Florida
SessionCity Commission
DateWednesday, November 6, 2024
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0:29

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

0:33

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

0:45

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.

0:58

This meeting is being streamed live at Miramarfl.gov slash commission meeting and televised on Comcast Channel 78 and ATT U verse channel 99 for City of Myanmar subscribers.

1:11

As of November 6, 2024 at 430 p.m., no members from the public have registered to participate virtually in this meeting.

1:20

If someone has registered later than the 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.

1:32

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

1:39

All comments submitted will be included as part of the record for this meeting and will be considered by the commission prior to any action taken.

1:48

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

1:55

Commissioner Barnes.

1:58

Commissioner Colburn.

1:59

Yes.

2:00

Here.

2:01

City Manager Dr.

2:02

Virgin.

2:03

Here.

2:04

City Attorney Powell.

2:05

Here.

2:06

City Attorney Gary.

2:07

Here.

2:08

Let us all rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.

2:35

I'll take this time to read the commemoration list of bereaved City of Myanmar employees.

2:41

I'm starting with Rita Brown from Building Planning and Zoning, lost her son.

2:48

Karen Muir, Human Resources, Mother-in-Law.

2:52

DCM Kelvin Baker, Office of the City Manager, Aunt.

2:57

Christopher Hawton, Public Works, Brother-in-law.

3:01

Maxel St.Luce, Saint Elis, Public Works, Cousin.

3:08

Let's keep our colleagues in our thoughts and our prayers, as well as those in our community that may have endured a loss.

3:16

Let's have a moment of silence.

3:49

Is Annika here?

3:57

Okay, moving on to proclamations.

4:54

Thank you.

4:56

Good evening.

5:00

Proclamation, November 2024, National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Month, whereas homelessness knows no age, sex, creed, or race, and does not discriminate.

5:09

And whereas the City of Myanmar recognizes that homelessness continues to be a serious problem for many individuals and families in Broward County.

5:18

And whereas since 1999, the task force for ending homelessness inc has served the homeless population of Broward County, Florida.

5:28

And whereas November each year, the United States acknowledges National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month.

5:34

And whereas the purpose of the proclamation is to educate the public about the many reasons people are homeless, including the shortage of affordable housing in Broward County.

5:44

And whereas to encourage the support of homeless service providers as well as create community service opportunities for residents, businesses, students, and service organizations.

5:56

And whereas it is our hope that all neighbors will help their neighbors in need in our community.

6:03

And whereas the intent of the National Hunger and Awareness Homeless Awareness Week is consistent with the activities of the task force for ending homelessness, Inc.

6:14

Now, therefore, I Wayne Mesa, Mayor of the City of Myanmar, and on behalf of the City Commission, do hereby proclaim November 2024 as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month.

6:25

Thank you all so much for what you do for those in our community that are without shelter and without food.

6:31

Thank you so much.

6:58

Our next proclamation is in observance of epilepsy awareness month.

7:03

I invite Luis Martinez from the Florida Community Resource Special from the Florida Community Resource to the Dais.

7:14

It's how it's written on here.

7:16

So what's the name of the organization, sir?

7:18

Epilepsy Alliance Florida.

7:33

Whereas epilepsy is a brain disorder characterized by recurrent and unprovoked seizures that can affect anyone at any age, any time.

7:43

And whereas epilepsy is a spectrum disease comprised of many diagnoses, experiences, and includes a wide range of seizure types, comorbidities, control, severity, and outcomes varying from person to person.

7:59

And whereas epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder, approximately 3.4 million people in the United States live with active epilepsy.

8:11

And whereas people with epilepsy need access to affordable, comprehensive, physician-directed, and person-centered health care.

8:19

And whereas 426,000 Floridians live with epilepsy, including 88,000 children in Florida, and greater education and improved access to care is needed in schools, which can be accomplished by passing a seizure safe schools legislation nationwide.

8:39

And whereas, while protections exist in American with Diabetes Disabilities Act and related civil rights laws, people with epilepsy still encounter discrimination in area including employment, education, and housing.

8:54

And whereas Epilepsy Awareness Month is a nationwide effort in November of the Epilepsy Foundation and Epilepsy Alliance Florida to raise awareness about the changes to the conversation around epilepsy, seizures and side effects, as well as to improve and save lives through care, advocacy, research, and new therapies, and public health and education.

9:18

And whereas through action together on Epilepsy Awareness Month and during other awareness initiatives, including International Epilepsy Day, Epilepsy Awareness Day, and Brain Awareness Week, and any day of the year, it is important to increase public knowledge about epilepsies and seizures, first aid and change the way people think about epilepsy and seizures.

9:42

Now, therefore, Ewain Mesa, mayor of the city of Myanmar, and on behalf of the City Commission, do hereby proclaim November 2024 as Epilepsy Awareness Month.

9:52

And thank you all for what you do in our community.

10:14

Thanks so much, Yes.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Water And Wastewater Management█████████████13%
Procedural█████████9%
Budget Equity Analysis█████████9%
Zoning Regulations████████8%
Affordable Housing████████8%
Personnel Matters████████8%
Economic Development███████7%
Procurement Management██████6%
Transportation Safety██████6%
Summary of Proceedings

City of Miramar City Commission Regular Meeting - November 6, 2024

The City Commission of Miramar, FL held its regular meeting on November 6, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Commission Chambers. The meeting included several proclamations, unanimous approval of consent and resolution items, first readings of two ordinances, a public hearing on the CDBG annual performance report, and continuation of three items related to the "Park at Miramar" development to the November 20 meeting. All votes were unanimous unless noted.

Proclamations and Presentations

  • Broward Green Schools Campaign presentation by Youth Advisory Council Member Anagha Iyer (listed on agenda but not discussed in transcript).
  • Proclamations declared November 2024 as:
    • National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month
    • Epilepsy Awareness Month
    • 602 HELP Month
    • Panamanian Independence Day (203rd) and Heritage Month, presented by Commissioner Colbourne.

Consent Calendar

  • Items 1-7 approved unanimously without discussion. These included approval of minutes (to be placed on November 20 agenda), First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for Pembroke Road Bike Lane (MIRA-025), purchase of Utility Bill Printing and Mailing Services from Enco Utility Services ($280,000 for FY2025), acceptance of grant funding from Areawide Council on Aging for senior center services, purchase of software renewal and maintenance from Insight Public Sector ($292,208), Claim Release Agreement (Julissa Garcia), and purchase of wetwell rehabilitation services for multiple lift stations from South Florida Utilities ($992,225.73).

Resolutions

  • Item 8: Appointed Commissioner Yvette Colbourne to fill a vacancy on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (unanimous).
  • Item 9: Approved purchase of water meters and associated parts/services from Sensus USA for $1,815,000 for FY2025, with waiver of competitive bidding as sole source. Staff reported 22,239 meters identified for replacement; 8,450 installed in FY2024; 6,500 planned for FY2025.
  • Item 10: Approved piggyback agreement with Advanced Roofing Inc. for roof replacement at the Wastewater Reclamation Facility Building B, not-to-exceed $262,875, utilizing Pinellas County bid.
  • Item 11: Awarded Invitation for Bid 24-036 for Pipeline Leak Repairs & Replacement Services to Plumber Mikes Inc. for one-year initial term (two one-year renewals), annual amount of $1,664,850 plus $250,000 contingency totaling $1,914,850. Staff indicated 250 leak locations identified for attention.
  • Item 12: Approved Project Maverick as a Targeted Industry Business under Broward County Strategic Job Creation Incentive Program, providing local financial support of $34,800. Project is an international aviation company expanding to Miramar, creating 116 new jobs with average salary of $76,000 and capital investment of $3.4 million.
  • Item 13: Approved Economic Development Incentive Offer to Project Maverick for local hiring, not-to-exceed $58,000, contingent on hiring city residents.
  • Item 14: Approved three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement (October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2027) with Professional Firefighters of Miramar, Local 2820. Total cost $10.67 million. Includes 0.5% COLA year 1, 3% year 2, 6% year 3; paramedic incentive of 4.5%; $4,000 annual fire life safety incentive; education incentive increases; and implementation of a 42-hour work week (fourth shift) beginning in the third contract year. Union president Frank Zelaya noted the shift change prioritizes mental health and well-being. The agreement was ratified by members on November 3, 2024.

Ordinances (First Reading)

  • Item 15: First reading of Temporary Ordinance O1835 (FY2024 Final Budget Amendment). Key adjustments: General fund increase of $2.98 million in use of fund balance to cover transfers to Capital Projects Fund, driven by police overtime ($1.4 million increase), lump sum payouts, and other departmental variances. Second reading scheduled for November 20, 2024.
  • Item 16: First reading of Temporary Ordinance O1838 amending the Development Order for Increment II of the East Miramar Areawide Development of Regional Impact (DRI). Modifies required traffic improvements: replaces a northbound lane on Red Road (no longer needed per traffic analysis) with a second eastbound left turn lane at Miramar Parkway and Red Road; reaffirms $360,000 contribution to City mass transit program; adds $35,000 for preliminary plans for a pedestrian underpass or connectivity between Miramar Town Center and the proposed Park development; removes antiquated conditions (e.g., Palm Avenue improvement completed by Miami-Dade County). Second reading scheduled for November 20, 2024.

Public Hearing

  • Item 17: Approved Program Year 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for CDBG programs. Total federal and state funds expended: $2.2 million (CDBG $761,000; SHIP $1.34 million; ARPA $81,429; CDBG-CV $31,000). Accomplishments: housing repair ($1.3 million), homebuyer assistance (2 new homeowners, 869 participants in 12 workshops), rental assistance, foreclosure prevention, and business assistance (1 microenterprise). Public comment period ran October 21 – November 4, 2024; no comments received.

Continuations to November 20, 2024

  • Item 18: Second reading of zoning map amendment (Ord. O1827) for 102 acres from Rural and Planned Industrial to Mixed-Use High District (continued unanimously).
  • Item 19: Quasi-judicial public hearing (Reso. R8236) for allocation of 156 residential units and 500 redevelopment units, variances, and site plan review for "The Park at Miramar" – a mixed-use development with 2,874 dwelling units, 337,317 sq ft commercial, 125,354 sq ft office, 185-room hotel on 125.8 acres (continued unanimously).
  • Item 20: Consideration of Development Agreement (Reso. R8265) for Park Miramar MPC Phase VI (continued unanimously). All continuances were approved after City Attorney read titles and motions were made and seconded.

Other Business

  • Advisory board updates were listed on the agenda but no presentations were given.
  • Commission reports: Commissioner Chambers thanked staff and residents; Commissioner Colbourne thanked staff for the annual Mayor MarMile run (held November 2) and promoted the upcoming Turkey Trot (November 28) with a donation opportunity for a hit-and-run victim; Commissioner Barnes thanked staff for the Patrice Rushen show at the Miramar Cultural Center.
  • Mayor Messam provided updates on the State of the City event and the incinerator challenge with Miami-Dade County (decision deferred to December 3, 2024).
  • Announcement of a closed-door attorney-client session on November 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM regarding case CACE 24-003685.

Key Outcomes

  • All action items (Consent Calendar, Resolutions 8-14, Ordinances 15-16 on first reading, and Public Hearing 17) were approved unanimously by the Commission (Mayor Wayne M. Messam, Commissioner Winston F. Barnes, Commissioner Maxwell B. Chambers, and Commissioner Yvette Colbourne).
  • Items 18, 19, and 20 were continued to the November 20, 2024 regular meeting.
  • Commissioner Colbourne was appointed to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
  • The next regularly scheduled meeting is November 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM.

Meeting Transcript

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 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 Miramarfl.gov slash commission meeting and televised on Comcast Channel 78 and ATT U verse channel 99 for City of Myanmar subscribers. As of November 6, 2024 at 430 p.m., no members from the public have registered to participate virtually in this meeting. If someone has registered later than the 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 this meeting and will be considered by the commission prior to any action taken. At this time, Madam Clerk, please call the roll. Commissioner Barnes. Commissioner Colburn. Yes. Here. City Manager Dr. Virgin. Here. City Attorney Powell. Here. City Attorney Gary. Here. Let us all rise for the Pledge of Allegiance. I'll take this time to read the commemoration list of bereaved City of Myanmar employees. I'm starting with Rita Brown from Building Planning and Zoning, lost her son. Karen Muir, Human Resources, Mother-in-Law. DCM Kelvin Baker, Office of the City Manager, Aunt. Christopher Hawton, Public Works, Brother-in-law. Maxel St.Luce, Saint Elis, Public Works, Cousin. Let's keep our colleagues in our thoughts and our prayers, as well as those in our community that may have endured a loss. Let's have a moment of silence. Is Annika here? Okay, moving on to proclamations. Thank you. Good evening. Proclamation, November 2024, National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Month, whereas homelessness knows no age, sex, creed, or race, and does not discriminate. And whereas the City of Myanmar recognizes that homelessness continues to be a serious problem for many individuals and families in Broward County. And whereas since 1999, the task force for ending homelessness inc has served the homeless population of Broward County, Florida. And whereas November each year, the United States acknowledges National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month. And whereas the purpose of the proclamation is to educate the public about the many reasons people are homeless, including the shortage of affordable housing in Broward County. And whereas to encourage the support of homeless service providers as well as create community service opportunities for residents, businesses, students, and service organizations. And whereas it is our hope that all neighbors will help their neighbors in need in our community. And whereas the intent of the National Hunger and Awareness Homeless Awareness Week is consistent with the activities of the task force for ending homelessness, Inc. Now, therefore, I Wayne Mesa, Mayor of the City of Myanmar, and on behalf of the City Commission, do hereby proclaim November 2024 as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month. Thank you all so much for what you do for those in our community that are without shelter and without food. Thank you so much. Our next proclamation is in observance of epilepsy awareness month. I invite Luis Martinez from the Florida Community Resource Special from the Florida Community Resource to the Dais. It's how it's written on here. So what's the name of the organization, sir? Epilepsy Alliance Florida. Whereas epilepsy is a brain disorder characterized by recurrent and unprovoked seizures that can affect anyone at any age, any time.

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