The City of Miramar Commission held its regular meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Commission Chambers. The meeting included presentations, consent agenda approvals, resolutions, public hearings, and commission reports. All votes were unanimous unless noted otherwise.
I just saw that. Good evening. Happy belated new year for our first meeting of the calendar year of twenty twenty six. Good to see everyone here in the chambers. 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.gov slash commission meeting and televised on Comcast Channel Seventy Eight. 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 Myanmar FL.gov slash commission meeting and televised on Comcast Channel 78 and ATTU versus channel 99 for City of Myanmar subscribers. As of January 21st, 2026 at 4 30 p.m., no member from the public has 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 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. Commissioner Sharazard, present Vice Mayor Colburn. Yeah. Commissioner Edwards. City Manager Dr. Virgin. Here. City Attorney Gary. Here. City Attorney Powell. Here. Let us all rise for the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. We do have a commemoration list of bereaved City of Myanmar employees. It goes as follows. Jeanette Cannon, HR department, lost her mother, Melissa Stewart, HR department, stepmother, Joanne Chung, building planning and zoning, 21-year-old daughter, Jason Chong, procurement, 20 21-year-old niece, Margaret Evans, building planning and zoning, niece, Roderick Clark, Public Works, Brother, Winston Freeman, Finance, Cousin, Shantal, Millset, Finance, Uncle, Madeline Ramos, PD, Aunt, Italia Thurston, PD nephew, and Jasmine Thurston, marketing cousin. Let's keep our colleagues and our thoughts and our prayers as they're going through this difficult time. And any other condolences we are observing in the city of Myanmar. Let's have a moment of silence. On to presentations. Um in observation of mental awareness month. And if we can have Commissioner Sherizard come forward, or if any other commissioners want to join us, feel free to do so as well. And we invite Dr. Gerda Williams to receive this proclamation. Good evening. Welcome, madam. Thank you. Whereas mental wellness is an essential component of overall health and well-being, influencing how individuals think, feel, cope with stress, relate to others, and contribute positively to their families and communities. And whereas access to mental health education, early intervention, and culturally responsive care strengthens families, support youth and seniors, and promote safer, healthier neighborhoods. And whereas the City of Myanmar recognizes the importance of mental health practitioners who serve as trusted professionals, advocates, and healers within our community, providing critical clinical services, education, and support. And whereas Dr. Gerda Gerda Williams, a proud Miramar resident, is a respected mental health practitioner whose clinical practice is located in historic Myanmar and whose work has positively impacted countless individuals and families through compassionate professional and dedicated care. And whereas National Mental Wellness Month, observed each January, serves as an opportunity to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage residents to prioritize mental health and well-being for themselves and others. Now, therefore, I Wayne Mesa, Mayor of the City of Miramar, on behalf of Commissioner Avril Sherazard and the City Commission do hereby proclaim January 2026 as mental wellness month. Commissioner Sherazard. Thank you, May Messaman.