North Miami City Council Meetings Agenda Packet

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

1. Call to Order / Roll Call of Members
2. Pledge of Allegiance / Invocation
3. Order of Business (Additions/Deletions/Amendments/Deferrals)
4. Special Presentation(s)

• Recognition to Doris Jacobson for her years of service to the City of North Miami
  

(Click the desired TAB for complete information)

• TAB A - Approval of Minutes - Regular City Council Meeting - February 12, 2008
  
• TAB B - Alcoholic beverage license request - Biscayne Mini Mart, Inc., 12995 Biscayne Boulevard
  
• TAB C - Alcoholic beverage license request - Keystone Mini Mart, Inc., 13005 Biscayne Boulevard
  
• TAB D - Alcoholic beverage license request - Economy Supermarket, 12615 NW 17 Avenue
• TAB E -Update business tax receipt, adding music/entertainment - Ichi Sushi Grill, 13488 Biscayne Boulevard
• TAB F - Authorization to issue a purchase order for lift station rehabilitation packages for city lift stations
• TAB G - Authorization to issue a purchase order for one (1) 15-passenger van for Parks & Recreation Department
• TAB H - Authorization to issue a purchase order for fourteen (14) replacement police vehicles
• TAB I - Proposed resolution adopting an amendment to the classification and pay plan for employees of the City for Fiscal Year 2007-2008
• TAB J - Proposed resolution approving the vacation, abandonment and closure of an alleyway located east of NE 17th Avenue, between NE 127th Street & NE 126th Street; and authorizing the city manager to take all necessary steps to effectuate same
• TAB K - Proposed resolution approving the execution of a mutual aid agreement and joint declaration between the City of North Miami and Town of Medley to provide adequate levels of police services
• TAB L - Proposed resolution approving the execution of a mutual aid agreement and joint declaration between the City of North Miami and City of Miami Gardens to provide adequate levels of police services
• TAB M - Proposed resolution amending Fiscal Year 2007 - 2008 amended revenue and expense budgets to increase the loan amount necessary to fund the Pepper Park Youth Center construction and field relocation and to include this additional revenue and appropriate the revised project expenses
• TAB N - Proposed resolution authorizing the issuance of public improvement revenue note, Series 2008B in the principal amount of not to exceed $5,300,000, to finance the cost of the capital improvement projects at Pepper Park in the City of North Miami, Florida; providing that the note shall be a limited, non-cancellable obligation of the issuer payable from a covenant to budget and appropriate non-ad valorem revenues; providing for the rights, securities and remedies for the owner of the note; making certain covenants and agreements in connection therewith
• TAB O - Proposed resolution authorizing the issuance of public improvement revenue note, Series 2008A in the principal amount of not to exceed $4,100,000, to finance the cost of the sewer rehabilitation projects in the City of North Miami, Florida; providing that the note shall be a limited, non-cancellable obligation of the issuer payable from a convenant to budget and appropriate non-ad valorem renevues; providing for the rights, securities and remedies for the owner of the note; making certain covenants and agreements in connection therewith
• TAB P - Proposed resolution to pursue measures to become a "Green Local Government" through improved environmental performance, using criteria and standards developed by the Florida Green Building Coalition, and encouraging the legislature and governor to support the Green Local Government Program

• TAB Q - Proposed ordinance (2nd reading) repealing in its entirety, Chapter 4 of the Code of Ordinances, entitled "Animals" and substituting in lieu thereof, a new Chapter 4 entitled "Animal Control," to include definitions of terms pertaining thereto; prohibiting animals at large; authorizing impoundment of certain animals; prohibiting cruelty, neglect or abandonment of animals; prohibiting the keeping of fowl, poultry, wild animals, or farm animals; prohibiting the feeding of wild animals; authorizing confinement of dangerous, vicious or fierce animals; limiting the number of dogs and cats allowed; requiring rabies vaccinations and license tags; prohibiting public nuisance; providing for enforcement
• TAB R - Proposed ordinance (2nd reading) repealing in its entirety, Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances, entitled "Alcoholic Beverages" and substituting in lieu thereof, a new Chapter 3 entitled "Alcoholic Beverages," to include definitions of terms pertaining thereto; setting forth an application and investigation process for applicants, providing standards for the provision of music and entertainment; delineating the hours during which sales are allowed; providing distance separation requirements; restricting consumption in public places; providing for enforcement
• TAB S - Proposed ordinance (1st reading) amending Chapter 13 "Offenses" by creating Article IV, "Dangerous Intersection Safety", providing for intent and definitions; establishing an enforcement program within the city; authorizing the city to permit and implement the use of unmanned cameras/recorded image monitoring devices for red light infractions, providing enforcement procedures utilizing the code enforcement mechanism, including notice, appeal hearings, penalties, imposition of administrative charges and collection; providing for exceptions
  

8. Requests - Petitions - Communications

• TAB T - Discussion on establishing a "Community Service Day" policy which would allow City of North Miami employees to take a paid day during each budget year to volunteer with a charity of their choice

9. Council Reports
10. Citizens' Forum
11. City Clerk's Report
12. City Manager's Report
13. City Attorney's Report
14. Adjournment