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.
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.