Miramar City Commission Regular Meeting: May 7, 2025
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Miramar City Commission Regular Meeting – May 7, 2025
The Miramar City Commission held its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Commission Chambers. The meeting included proclamations, presentations, approval of the consent agenda, several resolutions, two ordinances (first and second readings), and commission reports. All actions taken were unanimous unless otherwise noted. One member of the public registered to speak virtually but did not address the commission; no public comments were made in person.
Proclamations & Presentations
- Mental Health Awareness Month – Presented by Vice Mayor Colbourne to NAMI Broward County. Statistics: 1 in 5 adults experience mental health challenges; half of conditions begin by age 14; 75% by age 24.
- Angélique François Day (April 23, 2025) – Recognized the first Miss Chokoon Shacoon International for promoting Haitian culture.
- Municipal Clerks Week (May 4–10, 2025) – Honored the City Clerk’s office.
- Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 4–10, 2025) – Urged residents to prepare and sign up for city alerts.
- National Public Works Week (May 18–24, 2025) – Theme: “People, Purpose, Presence.”
- Stroke Awareness Month – Noted 795,000 strokes annually in the U.S.; 80% preventable; stroke is the 5th leading cause of death.
- Older Americans Month – Theme: “Flip the Script on Aging”; Miramar has about 15,930 seniors (according to World Population Review).
- National Pet Month – Recognized pet ownership and Paw Central Dog Park.
- Haitian Heritage Month – Celebrated with presentation of the Haitian flag from Code Compliance Officer Mr. François.
- National Women’s Health Month – Dr. Fowler-Davis presented on mental, physical, and soul health.
- Flanigan’s Appreciation Award – Presented to Francisco Go Bell and Jimmy Flanagan (not present) for supporting the Teen Council Advisory Board.
- Volunteer Service Awards – Given by Commissioner Chambers to Haley Chambers, Shanaya Grace, Gabriela Scully, Jadine Jean-Louis, Jordan Jean-Louis, Janae MacIntosh, and Nicholas Hughes.
- Youth Advisory Council Update – Members reported on attending the National League of Cities Conference, city projects (IFTAR dinner, chess event, incinerator opposition), and several seniors’ college acceptances.
- Miramar 70th Celebrations Update – Chief of Staff Carvalho-Lindsay reported sponsorships exceeded $70,000; 70 trees planted in city parks; water tower mural design pending; 70th gala scheduled for (Saturday) March 10, 2025 at 6 PM.
Consent Calendar
All consent agenda items were approved unanimously:
- Minutes from March 20, April 2, and April 16, 2025 (placed on future agenda).
- Resolution #R8385: Climate Action Plan with EXP US Services, Inc. ($115,000).
- Resolution #R8395: Fourth amendment to interlocal agreement with Broward County for shuttle service.
- Resolution #R8383: Fuel system maintenance purchase from Genisis Global ($131,800 additional, total $205,800).
- Resolution #R8375: Flooring replacement at Fairway Park and Fire Station 19 ($235,111.46).
- Resolution #R8376: Flooring replacement at West Police Sub-Station ($116,153.05).
- Resolution #R8399: Hazard Mitigation Grant for lift station generator (not to exceed $127,258.93).
- Resolution #R8416: Mural on water tower from Evoca 1 Art L.L.C. ($107,350).
- Resolution #R8389: Commit to fund operations and maintenance for Pembroke Road extension.
- Resolution #R8388: Drainage easement agreement with South Broward Drainage District.
Discussion Items
- Board Appointments (Item 11) – Commissioner-by-commissioner nominations filled multiple boards. Key debates: Commissioner Cherasard nominated Tamika Moses over incumbent Myra Martinez for Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (real estate seat); commission selected Tamika Moses. For Elderly Affairs Advisory Board, Rose Thompson was initially nominated to two boards; she was kept on Affordable Housing and Commissioner Edwards substituted Irina Pinos for Economic Development. All appointments approved unanimously.
- Pembroke Road Bike Lanes (Items 12 and 13) – Construction contract awarded to Weekley Asphalt Paving (not to exceed $1,518,589.35 including contingency); CEI services to Solid Consulting Engineers (not to exceed $300,043.89). Funded by Broward County Transportation Surtax. Commissioner Chambers voiced hope for future bike riding events. Both resolutions approved unanimously.
- Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (Item 14) – Auditor from Anthony Brunson, P.A. presented an unmodified (clean) opinion for FY2024. The city received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. No internal control or compliance findings. Commissioners praised financial staff. Approved unanimously.
- Comprehensive Plan Amendments – First Reading (Item 15) – Presented as Evaluation and Appraisal Review (EAR) based amendments to update the city’s comprehensive plan for 10- and 20-year planning horizons. Key changes: update future land use map, add policies for affordable housing, multimodal mobility, climate resiliency, food access, neurodiversity, smart city initiatives. Transmission to the state required by May 9, 2025. Approved unanimously.
- Fire Protection Fee Ordinance – Second Reading (Item 16) – Corrected scrivener’s errors; clarified that condos/townhomes are assessed and hardship assistance language. No public comment. Approved unanimously.
- BID Program Name Change – Second Reading (Item 17) – Changed “Business, Inclusion & Diversity” to “Business Industry Development”; no service changes. Approved unanimously.
- Item 18 (Educational Mitigation Agreement support) – Postponed by City Manager request.
- Naming Multi-Service Complex after Alexandra P. Davis (Item 19) – Vice Mayor Colbourne proposed renaming the Miramar Multi-Service Complex in honor of former Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis, citing her work on police body cameras, bond initiatives, and community service. Commissioner Edwards noted an objection letter but supported after discussion. Commissioner Chambers wondered if a police station would be more fitting but ultimately voted yes. Resolution approved unanimously.
Key Outcomes
- All consent agenda items approved.
- Board appointments approved as amended.
- Pembroke Road bike lanes construction and CEI contracts awarded.
- Clean audit opinion accepted; FY2024 ACFR adopted.
- Comprehensive plan amendments transmitted to state.
- Fire fee and BID name change ordinances adopted on second reading.
- Multi-Service Complex renamed Alexandra P. Davis Multi-Service Complex.
- Next regular meeting: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
City Attorney Report
- Provided update on litigation appeal regarding water treatment plant: Fourth District Court of Appeal upheld dismissal of most claims but allowed one negligence claim to proceed. Executive session anticipated.
Meeting Transcript
They're involved in the arts. One hundred percent. You know, to meet evening. The meeting of the Mirmar City Commission is now called to order. An opportunity was given to the public to register to participate or 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 ATTU versus Channel 99 for all Mirmar subscribers. As of May 7th, 2025 at 4 p.m. One member 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 before addressing the commission. All comments submitted will be included as part of the record for this meeting and will be considered by the city commission prior to any action taken. At this time, Madam Clerk, please call the roll. Mayor Massum. Here. Commissioner Chambers. Here. Commissioner Sherizard. President Vice Mayor Colburn. Here. Commissioner Edwards. City Manager Dr. Virgin. Here. City Attorney Gary. Here. City Attorney Powell. Here. Let us all rise for the Pledge of Allegiance. One vacation. We do have a commemoration list for all bereaved city employees. And we would like to recognize Ann Marie Daniels from Public Works, lost her aunt. Aubrey Boyd from Public Works lost Uncle. So let's keep our colleagues and our thoughts and our prayers as well as other condolences we are observing in the community. So at this moment, we'll have a moment of silence. Thank you. A quick announcement before we go into presentations. Um please note the city manager requested that item number 18 on the agenda under other business has been postponed. Item number 18 on the agenda has been postponed per the request of the city manager. All right, on to proclamations. If I can have Vice Mayor Colburn come forward, and we invite Vice President of National Alliance on Mental Illness. Margaret DeCambray Borges to come forward. Come to the day as please. Thank you. Yes, so um if other commission members want to come forward, you can come forward. I'm just gonna have you all stand up here with me. You have a long list, so you're gonna endure this with me as well. Good evening. Thank you very much. Proclamation, Mental Health Awareness Month, 2025.
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