7:07 p.m. Mayor Desome >> here. >> Vice Mayor Timothy >> here. >> Councilman Burns >> here. >> Councilwoman Esta Mayor >> present. >> Councilman Charles. Mayor, you have a quorum to proceed. >> Thank you so much. We're going to have the pledge of allegiance by Major Paul
of the North Miami Police Department followed by in um invocation by my pastor um Father um Father St. John Friendley of St. James Catholic Church um with the invocation and then we'll
get to the regular business. Major Paul >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
>> [clears throat] >> Good evening, mayor, vice mayor, council members, distinguished guests, and members of our community. As we gather this evening in the month of May, where we celebrate Asian heritage, let us pause with gratitude for the rich faith, culture, resilience,
and contribution of the Haitian people to our city and to this nation. Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we thank you for bringing us together in a spirit of service, unity, and hope.
Tonight, we especially give thanks for the Haitian community for its deep faith, vibrant culture, strong families, and enduring perseverance to every challenge. Bless the city of North Miami. Grant
wisdom to our elected leaders, patience in moments of difficulty, and hearts always attentive to justice, compassion, and the dignity of every human person. And may the example of the Asian people inspire us to remain
courageous in adversity, generous in hospitality, and steadfast in faith. Bless all families we presented here tonight protect our first responders, police officers, teachers, workers, and all who labor for the good of our community. And may this meeting tonight
be guided by mutual respect, thoughtful dialogue, and a sincere desire to seek the common good of every resident of this city. And may you help us never forget that our diversity is not a weakness but a gift that reflects the
beauty of of your creation. In your name we pray. Amen. >> Amen. Thank you. >> Thank you so much father. Um we have a couple. Madame manager any um addition, deletion, amendment or deferral to the
agenda? And I do want to add as a co-sponsor on some of these item. Madam, >> there's a sponsor request to remove item to to remove item J from the >> Thank you. Can you
>> sponsor >> tab? >> Yeah. To remove the item. >> No, no, not to remove someone. >> Thank you, ma'am. Can you >> We're going to defer the item based on the sponsor's request. Thank you. Can you can I be added um tab E, F, and G as
co-sponsor as well as um H? I think is that it? Yeah. >> Mayor, as of 7:11 p.m., Councilman Charles is present. >> Thank you so much. Um, Mr. Attorney, are we all set? >> Yes, Mayor. The agenda set. You may
proceed. >> Thank you so much. We'll have special presentation, the art unveiling and special recognition of Haitian Heritage Month um by Councilwoman Mary Estir Irving. We have certificates of recognition that'll be presented by You want to do it, Vice Mayor?
>> Can I do that for the >> um and then Councilman, would you do um public works week? >> Yes. >> Thank you. And then Mayor Burns, would you do safe boat voting? >> Yes. >> Thank you. Let's go. Mayor, if I may just take a point of privilege. Um, we have assistant state attorney um, Janet Del Carman Bayas with us today
celebrating Haitian Heritage Month. Thank you so much. >> How you doing? >> Also a North Miami resident as well. >> On anyone else um, let me see if any I can't see because of the thing, but any Mike, we see Mike is in the mic. Hey, Mike. See? Okay, everyone. Any former
elected official? Thank you. Thank you. I think we good. All right. Good evening everyone. Okay. Oh, I know we're in the chamber, but let's try this again. Good evening everyone.
I am Councilwoman Mary SMA Irvin serving the beautiful city of North Miami in district 3, the best district ever, you know. Um, [laughter] and to the resident um, listening as well, I want to wish you a happy Jewish American month, happy
Asianamean Month. Did I get all those? And then we are wishing you a happy Haitian Heritage Month. Um, as you know, in the city of North Miami, we are blessed to have a [clears throat] a melting pot, a a very diverse community, and one of our communities is the
Haitian-American community. And so, we take out we're taking the time out to celebrate all of the communities that I've mentioned to you just now, but in particular, um, our Haitian Heritage Month. Um, our theme this year is Tetansum, which means
what's the exact translation? Together, we're all together, right? Tetans. Um and but tonight um I will and and also I'd be remiss to say that uh we have a beautiful committee which we'll talk about and I just like to acknowledge our chair of
the Haitian um heritage this year which is none other than Steve Marcelis and he is als he's our transportation manager. Thank you. And I'm sure you'll hear from him. But before we invite the committee and we invite um Stephen to speak, we
have a special presentation as we do we have a special presentation tonight and I am I'm honored to talk to you about an artist. This artist is Luis Wma. He was um he is an international recognized
Haitian post-war and contemporary artist celebrated for his vibrant folk art. He specializes in native primitive native style which is characterized by flat perspective, highly detailed imaginary and brilliant jewelryike colors. His
most famous subject includes densely populated tropical jungles featuring precise illustrations of of wildlife like lions and giraffe and elephant. He has noted that these scenes represent
the paradise that he remembers Haiti being during his childhood. Vibrant art scenes like showcasing local people um busting outdoors market and abundant arrangements of fruits and vegetable. Um his background is he was born in Porter
Prince. Um he is completely self-taught having dedicated himself to painting and music at the age of 16 without any formal training. His artwork has been displayed in international ex exhibition across Venezuela, Puerto Rico and the
United States. His paintings are held in prominent private collection including those of King Juan Carlos of Spain and Pope John II. Now based in Miami, he continues to create art and has previously taught students of all age.
His la his large scale of frisco can be seen locally on the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens. So today we would like to um recognize um Mr. Louie Remo if you would come up please.
[applause] So, the city of North Miami recognized you for your outstanding artist contribution and celebrating the Haitian cultural through our vibrant and inspiring artwork. Your creativity and passion continues to enrich and inspire
our community. Um, and this is presented to you on the 12th day of May. So um before we unveil um uh the art, I didn't even say bonjour, you know. Everyone.
Yeah. Okay. You know, just a little bit of pre but anyway, we'll um go ahead and um have you say a couple of words um about what your art is before we unveil it. >> Thank you very much. >> You're welcome. >> Okay. So our artist is going to be speaking in Creole and Beruvena will be
translating for him as well. [laughter] >> Well, [clears throat] okay. Mercy madame me the magistra and mom >> ladies gentlemen [clears throat]
mayor and councel Ambassador. >> Um he's very proud today after 54 years of career um to be here and receive this recognition. Um, he's [clears throat] his head is
swollen. That's how proud he is to be here as a Haitian artist. Okay. He says that um five years ago uh he had a >> he had he had a presentation uh um a
journalist in Sydney, Australia asked him, "As vibrant as his colors and his paintings are, is he referring to the old Haiti? He he says that um he always brings
Haiti in his heart and the colors will not change. Nothing will change because Haiti is in his heart. He says thank you. He says that every year the city honors an artist and this year it's him and he is very grateful
and happy. [clears throat] on the count of >> three. Three, >> two, one. [applause] [applause] >> Oh, wow. shot. Okay.
No. All right. Okay. >> So, I'd like to call the chair of our [laughter] >> Yeah, he's working now. >> So, I'd like to rec all the committee
members to come up, please. Whoever's here, all of the Haitian-American. Okay. Come up. Come up. Come up. Come up. While you're chair [laughter] >> and our chair is coming in a few minutes, Stephen.
>> All right. Hello everyone. >> Thank you for coming. Um, this has been an amazing journey so far. Haitian heritage means so much to me and my heart. Um, you know, I was raised by
both parents of being Haitian and um, I learned the cultural through them. Um, May 18 is my birthday. >> So, Flag Day. So, with that being said, definitely come out to our Haitian flag day. and say happy birthday to me. [laughter]
But again, um you can't do it by yourself. Um unless you're Kobe, but um [laughter] yeah, you can't do it by yourself. I have a team, my committee, you know, they're here for me, you know, making sure that, you know, we can get through this month and um so everyone can enjoy theelves. You know, we're trying to
bring the culture to North Miami, which is already here. So, we're just trying to enlighten it um for the most part. But again, I thank everyone that's up here for believing in me for, you know, being the co-chair and um thank you.
>> While they take a picture, I just want to remind and I'm sure we hear some of the announcement. There's a lot of activity. We just um some of you attended the we had a workout with our chief on Saturday. That was a lot of fun there. On Thursday, we had compact classes at Griffin Center. We're going
to have um bike ride on Saturday. We're going to have forklaw on Thursday. We're going to have cooking um on next week, Wednesday, I believe. We have um a small business workshop. So, we have story time with the vice mayor um tomorrow.
So, there's a lot. We're going to have story time with the elected clerk. There's a lot of activity, almost two or three activities this week. So, please come out and support um and and learn about the the culture as well. Thank you. We're going to take a group picture and go to the next
Good evening everyone. Vice Mayor Cassandra Timothy. I was being ready to say my address but that's for citizen form. Um, but [clears throat] it is it's today is national well this month is also national public works week. Um, but tonight I have the honor of recognizing some of our public works
employees who have retired. Um, and [clears throat] sadly retired because there are some of them that I'm very very close with. Um, often times you'll encounter people and you know, especially working in the city, you'll encounter a lot of employees, but there are some employees
who are literally sent from heaven and they are angels walking in this building and I've had the honor of knowing a couple of them. um when you call on them, they answer. They respond to residents. They are unplugg unclogging um drains and they're just like I said,
I know it starts in parks, but public works is where it really gets done. So, tonight it's an honor for me to present these certificate of recognition first to Lorraine Williams [cheering] for 31 years.
31 years of dedicated service to the city of North Miami. Your professionalism, your expertise, your craftsmanship. Lorraine can build anything. Lorraine, you look like you're already you you you came from from a cruise or something. [laughter]
>> Lorraine, I am speechless. Um, and I'm sad that you decided to retire, but I know it looks good on you because you look real rested. [laughter] But tonight, we honor you and my office will also be sending you something as well um to celebrate your 31 years of
dedicated service to the city of North Miami. We appreciate you. We love you. And although you're gone, you're never forgotten. You're not too far. So, I know, you know, I call you a little bit for a little, you know. You know, he still works, y'all. He still works. But thank you, Lorraine, for all that you do here in the city of North Miami. And we
recognize you tonight. [applause] The next one, when I tell you angel, angel, Hassan Vahed, [applause] Hassan. Uhuh. Mayor, you can't take my thunder. You can't take my thunder over
Hassan. Okay. For 33 years of dedicated service, Hassan still wants to come to work, y'all. Even after being retired, he still wants to come onto the yard. But Hassan, you are an angel. When you be called, you answered. Hassan has gotten residents drained and so forth
works with his entire heart. So we thank you for your years of service and like I said my office will be doing something because I personally know all of you and I thank you for the work that you've done in the city of North Miami. It does not go unnoticed and I love you [applause]
vice mayor. I must say [laughter] just one line when I was 16 as as you all know I started working here in the city and her son I think was at parks and one of my first assignment working here and in
fact we met while I was on the YOB board around 15 years old but at 16 years old I started working with her son in 93 97 97 98 so that's how long since that I've known and worked with her on in the
great city of North Miami cuz I'm almost here for 30 years. So, thank you my friend. No, thank you. [applause] The next one caught me on surprise because we were actually on a mission trip together in Europe and I was like, what? You're retiring? But Jack
Dominique, our city electrician, we honor you for your 22 23 years of dedicated service and steadfast commitment to excellence. Job goes beyond and beyond for this city. We love you. You serve this city. You serve your
church. You served your community well, Jack. And I hope you enjoy retirement. And I love you. [applause] And last but not least, Matthew Heferman. And we honor you for your 12 years [applause] of dedicated service for the city of North Miami. The work
that you all do. The senior electrician. Thank you for keeping our our lights on in the city of North Miami. I know the AC is not working on the first floor, but that's not that's not him, y'all. That's right. I remember you. Right. >> You were lucky. You were [laughter] lucky.
But when I tell you I so enjoyed the public works department sometimes my mom would come to their public service week and we'll provide rice and food because of the work that public works do the work that you guys do from the water plant to the streets just maintaining our city. It sometime does go unnoticed
but we notice you and we thank you and enjoy retirement. [laughter] I appreciate that. You know, thank you. >> Does Nikki, Jeff, the public works team want to come up for the photo? >> They gave me um the opportunity. I want
to thank you for the opportunity and also provided professionalism to me. Uh you know, uh helped me in my life and professionalism. That's all I want to say. Nikki, Jeff, you guys can come up for the photo.
Come on. Public works. >> Don't be shy. >> Don't be shy. [laughter] 150 years of knowledge. Councilman. >> Yeah. Councilman. >> All right. Okay.
>> All right. Uh I think after everything that has been said I just can just basically handle this to uh our director of public works and say thank you for our national public works week and there are a few where whereas I am not going
to eat them and I'll just go straight into now therefore be it resolve that I our mayor Alex along with vice mayor kasatimote councilman Kevin Aurn
Councilwoman Mary Sarin and myself, Councilman Pon Charles do hereby program um designate not proclaim but designate the week of May 17 to the 23rd
as National Public Works Week. Sir, you have it. I am not going to keep you too long but enjoy that week. >> Good evening. Cara Filipola works the work. You guys know I'm a man of very few words but uh I try to when I do
speak um make it make it count. Um I want to thank the 100 plus men and women that work for public works. As I mentioned last week, um public works is a thankless job, but um I thank my team. We have a really wonderful team in public works and I just want to thank
everyone and just if you see us out here, just thank the guys. Thank the young ladies that work in our department. Thank you so much. [applause] He's good. >> That's it. Right. Good evening. My name is Kevin Burns,
Councilman for District 1, and it gives me the privilege of presenting a proclamation um on behalf of the city of North Miami for the National Safe Boating Week. For those of you who know, we are a waterway
here in South Florida. Just this past weekend at the Hollowover Marina. 15 people on a boat. There was a fuel fueling incident. The boat exploded. There was a fire. People got hurt, transported. Some are
still hospitalized because they're still trying to determine what happened. And as the summer is about to kick off, it's weeks like this that brings awareness uh to us. Whether you have a jet ski, whether you have a waterboard,
whether it's a little boat or a big boat, safety precautions out here, we have hundreds and hundreds of boats registered here in the city of North Miami. And so what this proclamation does is that we recognize that it's a very important and pop and popular
recreational activity from coast to coast. We honor the US Coast Guard and the National Safe Boating Council along with the federal, state, and local boating partners to encourage all boers to practice safety and enjoy America's
waterways responsibly. So, on behalf of the mayor and the city council, I would like to present this um proclamation to Natalie Bunning, a from the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Please come forward. [applause] Would
you like to say a few words? >> Good evening, mayor and vice mayor, council members, um members of the community. Thank you, mayor, um for recognizing National State Voting Week and issuing this proclamation.
Um, every year you hear about voting statistics and the increases in deaths. We'll get um last year's statistics next week during National Safe Boating Week. Last year, deaths did go down a little
bit from the previous year for power boat operations. However, with paddlecraft, those deaths keep going up. And when I say paddle craft, I'm speaking about paddle boards, kayaks, and canoes.
So many people die from that. And it's because they're not wearing a life jacket. They think, you know, I can swim, everything's going to be fine. They go out kayaking, they capsize, and they can't pull themselves back in the
kayak, and they end up drowning because they they tire. Those deaths are going up exponentially every year. And regarding the powercraft deaths there, there was that haulover incident. There was also this week an
incident with a diver being killed by our power boat because someone wasn't observing the diver down flag. If you're at the helm of the boat and you were born after January 1st, 1988, you're required by law to have taken an 8-hour
boating safety class. And this goes for being on jet skis, too. Uh, so a lot of people don't realize you have to have had this class. Um, education is very important. Education saves lives. More than three4ers of the people who
died on power bo accidents, they drowned and most of them were actually good swimmers. So, wear a life jacket. Don't um don't consume alcohol when you're at the helm of the boat because that's another contributing factor to
boating accidents. Be aware of the weather. Make sure you have the proper safety equipment on board and and take a boating safety class. Thank you again. [applause] Yes, mayor. Thank you.
We ready. We ready on that one. Savannah, you don't have much time, so let's go. Let's welcome Savannah Smith from our communication department. Um for way before I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Yes, city announcement. Okay, go ahead. >> Okay, I'm going to speed read. I
apologize for the mistakes in advance. Good evening, mayor, council staff, North Miami neighbors, and guests. My name is Savannah Dre Smith, and I'm presenting the following announcements on behalf of the city of North Miami. In celebration of Haitian Heritage Month, the North Miami Public Library is giving away free Haitian Creole flashcards. To
help families learn and connect with the language while supplies last, residents are invited to pick up a set. To receive flashcards, participants must have a North Miami Public Library card and must be a resident of the city of North Miami. Students, get ready to succeed. Councilman Pierre Fon Charles hosts D4
Smart tutoring every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4 from 4 PM to 7 p.m. at the Suniss Grove Community Center. For details and registration, please contact 7865433014. Join Vice Mayor Cassandra Timothy for yoga and pilates in the park, a free wellness series designed to help you
relax, recharge, and stay active in North Miami's beautiful parks. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, these community classes are a great way to start your weekend feeling refreshed and energized. Yoga classes will take place on the third Saturday of each month at North Bay Shore Park at
9:00 a.m. Pilates classes will be held on the first Saturday of each month at Alfred Besade Park. Bring your mat, invite a friend, and enjoy a morning of movement, mindfulness, and community. For more information, please contact 786 3858662. The city of North Miami economic
development department is now accepting applications for the economic development small business grant and eligible businesses may qualify for up to $7,500 in support. Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis and is subject to federal eligibility requirements, CDBG compliance and
funding availability. To apply, please visit www.northmfl.gov/econsb. And for more information, please contact the economic development department at 305-895-9801. North Miami teens are invited to step up and lead by applying for the North Miami Youth Council, where young residents can
engage and advise the mayor and city council on issues impacting youth and help strengthen youth programs across the city. Applications are open from May 1st through June 12th, 2026. And the program is open to North Miami residents ages 15 to 18. Students can learn more
and apply at northmaffl.gov/ youth councsil. We are excited to invite you to the experience the Nomi night market. A vibrant evening filled with food trucks, local vendors, and live music. The market will take place on the 1st and third Fridays of each month from
5 to 9:00 p.m. at Mocha Plaza. For more information, please contact the Economic Development Department at 3058959801. Haitian Heritage Month is in full swing and we are continuing the celebration with a story time you will not want to miss. Join Vice Mayor Cassandra Timothy
and author Na Jasmine Dazir on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 from 400 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the North Miami Public Library for a special reading of Michael Leaves Haiti. Families will also receive a free copy of the book While Supplies Last. For more information, please visit
www.northmfl.gov/scelebrate. Madam City Clerk Vanessa Joseph invites the community to take advantage of the Tax Collector mobile office, offering convenient on-site services right here in North Miami. The mobile office will be available on Thursday, May 14th and the 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
the North Miami Public Library. Services include driver's license renewals, ID services, vehicle registration renewals, and more with no appointment required as walk-ins are welcome. Lai, get ready to tap back into the games we grew up on and the joy we never
outgrew. Jet Lai Noi will take place on Friday, May 15th, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Griffin Park. Come ready to learn, play, reconnect, and celebrate Haitian Heritage Month, the Nomi way. For more information, please visit northmafl.gov/celebrate.
Rise early, and ride with purpose at pedle 1804 and 18.0 04 mile community bike ride celebrating Haitian Heritage Month and supporting student scholarships. The ride will take place on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, starting
and ending at Mocha Plaza, taking off at 7:30 a.m. Attention job seekers. North Miami is hiring for summer jobs and inviting residents to a hiring event on Saturday, May 16th through 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. at the Sky Galin Community Center. This event features opportunities such as lifeguard, camp counselor, and assistant camp director and parks positions. Attendees should bring a resume and two forms of ID. And interested applicants can learn more at northmafl.gov/job.
If you have been waiting for a reason to dance, this is it. Haitian Heritage Folklore Dance Night returns on May 14th, 2026 and May 28th, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 at the Griffin Community Center. Come celebrate Haitian culture
through folkloric dance, live drumming, and cultural storytelling with an instructor Nancy St. Liser of NSL dance ensemble. Participants may RSVP at folklore danceclass.eventbbright.com. And for more information, please call 3058959815.
Bring the family and come celebrate Haitian Flag Day. Happy birthday, Stephen. With a night full of culture, music, and community pride, the Haitian Flag Day Celebration will be held on Monday, May 18th, 2026 from 6 PM to 10 p.m. at Mocha Plaza. This event will
feature live music, local vendors, Haitian cuisine, and family-friendly activities for all ages. Homeowners, this is your chance to learn how to qualify for up to $1,000 through the tree trimming grant. Join us on Tuesday,
May 19th, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at North Miami City Hall for a workshop that will walk you through how to identify trees that need trimming, eligibility requirements, and the steps to apply. For more information, please contact the Community Planning and
Services Department at 3058959825. We know life does not always fit into regular business hours, so we are bringing the services to you after hours. The city of North Miami is launching extended service hours on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 from 5:00 p.m.
to 7:00 p.m. and this will occur once per month. Select city departments will be available to assist residents and business owners with essential services during this extended window. This initiative is sponsored by our very own Vice Mayor Cassandra Timothy. Families are invited to celebrate the
end of the school year with a special story time featuring city manager Terresa Theelis on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 at 400 p.m. at the North Miami Public Library. This fun afternoon includes storytelling and music, plus a
special appearance by Pete the Cat for photo worthy moments and family memories. Turn up your Thursday because TPA is calling your name. Join us on Thursday, May 21st, 2026 from 6 PM to 7 p.m. at the Griffin Community Center for
Haitian Compa dance class that is equal parts culture, cardio, and vibes. This class is open to all skill levels. So whether you are brand new or you already know the steps, you will leave feeling confident and connected. RSVP at kpa danceclasses ateventbreight.com. And for more information, please visit
northmaffl.gov/scelebrate. Come hungry and leave inspired because Chef Tia is bringing the flavor to North Miami. Join us for the Haitian Heritage Cooking Class with Chef Tio on Friday, May 22nd from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Griffin Community Center. This is
your chance to learn from a celebrity chef and celebrate Haitian Heritage Month through food. RSVP at cookingwithchefia.eventbbright.com and for more information, please call 3058959815. North Miami is serving culture one stop at a time. Taste of Nomi, the Haitian
Heritage Month food tour, takes place on May 23rd, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Mocha Plaza. Experience the diverse Haitian culture of North Miami through a vibrant food tour highlighting local restaurants and eeries. For more information, please
visit northmafl.gov/scelebrate. The city of North Miami invites residents and community partners to gather in remembrance during the Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May [clears throat] 25th, 2026 at 10 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial at Griffin Park. This ceremony off honors the sacrifices
of fallen veterans. For more information, please contact the parks and recreation department at 3058959840. To stay uptodate with Nomi news, events, programs, and services, log on to Northmiami's official website at www.northmiami.gov.
Click connect with Nomi on the homepage to sign up for the city's newsletters. Also, follow us on Facebook and Instagram at northm. This concludes the city announcements. >> Yes, sure. >> One Yes. One more one more request. Um, Miss Smith, um, Councilman just real
quick on behalf of the parks master plan. Um the city's had two very successful park master plans. However, if you are unable to attend one of those workshops, you have until tomorrow afternoon at the end of the day to go online to northmiamfl.gov
and take this park um parks master plan survey. And so we want your input on what you think our park should look like. We have one more day of that survey is open and it ends tomorrow afternoon. Thank you. >> Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so very much. We are ready for hurricane
preparedness. There's nothing. Um, there is something I don't >> Good evening, Mr. Mayor. >> Yay. Good evening, assistant. >> Good evening, Mayor. Good evening, council. Angela on behalf of the police department. I'll be brief Mayor. Uh, good evening, North Miami residents. Yes, it is that time of year again where
hurricane season is fast approaching. Anyone who's lived in South Florida for quite some time knows that it begins June 30th. So, we are here stressing the need to prepare. This is why we're here. I can assure you, I know we've been fortunate the last couple hurricane seasons to avoid any major impacts, but
let's not uh rely on fortune alone. Let's get prepared. I can assure you that your city is preparing at the direction of our manager later this month. We'll be finalizing our preparations as we'll be conducting an interdep departmental uh emergency preparedness exercise that's going to
test our readiness, our ability to respond, our coordination to ensure that in case of any emergency, we are able to uh to protect and serve our community. We're in furtherance of that. Also, many of uh some of our officers will be attending HOAs later this month and we'll be talking about hurricane
preparedness. So, we urge you residents to uh come out, discuss, get involved, but more importantly, prepare. Start preparing your emergency supply kits, start preparing your uh damage mitigation equipment. Okay? All that stuff is we need to prepare now, right?
Let's not wait till the name first name storm comes. You guys have done it. You go to Home Depot and the lines are out the door. So, now is the time. Um, as always, if you need more information on emergency preparedness or hurricane preparedness, you could always just Google City of North Miami emergency
management. On that site, you'll have links that'll have uh supply kits that you can build at home, uh, evacuation routes and things of that sort. And lastly, you could always call our police department for assistance or any questions. That's all I have. Mayor, >> thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much. Um, >> June 1st. >> Yes. Correct. >> Yes. Hurricane season starts, right? to November 30th. That's what I meant. [laughter] >> Thank you. Thank you again, um, Assistant Chief Rivera. And we are moving into appointments.
>> I have three resolutions for board appointments. one to appoint Safi Bianame as an alternate to the board of adjustment with a term ending on November 3rd 2026 in accordance with chapter 29 article 2 section 2-302 of the city of North Miami
code of ordinances I have another appointment for Safi B&M to the planning commission term ending on November 3rd 2026 in accordance with chapter 29 article 2 section 2-202 of the North Miami code of ordinances
and The third appointing no Pier to the library board term ending on November 3rd 2026 in accordance with chapter 16 article 2 section 16-17 of the city of North Miami code of ordinances. These appointments uh for
Safi Ben are uh by Councilwoman Mary Estay Irvin and for Mr. Pierre Vice Mayor Cassandra Timothy. >> Move for approval. Second. I have a motion made by Councilwoman Estee May Irvin to approve the board
appointments as read. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Timothy. All in favor? >> I. >> Any opposed? >> The motion carries with a 5-0 vote. >> Thank you so much. Consent agenda. Unless a member of the city council
wishes to remove a specific item from this portion of the agenda, tabs A through I constitute the consent agenda, these resolutions and items are self-explanatory and are not expected to require additional review or discussion. These items will be [clears throat] recorded as individually numbered resolutions adopted unanimously by the
following motion. That the consent agenda comprised of tabs A through I be adopted. >> So move second. I have a motion made by Councilman Charles to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Estim Mayor by Councilwoman Estair Urban. All in favor? I.
>> Any opposed? The motion carries with a 5-0 vote. >> Thank you so very much, madam manager. Um my um madame clerk tab. >> K. A proposed resolution of the mayor and city council of the city of North Miami, Florida, authorizing the city manager and city attorney to negotiate and execute an agreement for sewer
system improvements between the city of North Miami and Bellamonte at Golden Glades LLC to provide for the application of an impact fee refund in the amount of $19,197.87 towards sanitary sewer improvements at Bree Park and tot providing for an effective date and all other purposes.
Tab K. >> Thank you. Um, public hearing is open on tab K. Public hearing is open. Public hearing is open. Um, administration, anything we >> No, we're accepting. >> Move. Um, move to approve. >> Second. >> Second.
>> Thank you. >> I have a motion made by Mayor Desate to approve the item at Tab K. The motion was seconded by Councilman Charles. All in favor? I. >> Any opposed? Item passes with a 5-0 vote. >> Thank you. Thank you so much. Mission accomplished before. >> Yes. And I want to thank you all for the
support because um everyone is really asking about bathrooms as Brie Web. So thank you guys. Thank you administration and thank you for the support. >> On that note um madame um councilwoman I I was disturbed um on April 23rd.
I got an alert. Um and I'm not going to take too long because I I want this to be over before finish time. No, [laughter] I know. No, not until 9. No, this is important. I got an alert regarding an article that was published bashing our city, regarding um one of
our parks. And when I reached out to the manager, someone reached out to me and I and I didn't get the manager at that time. And then I started um trying to well I read the article um it was very misleading
um and they stated that they got in touch with us. That that was one of the reasons I wanted to talk to the manager to find out when did this occurred. Um you know how you know I wasn't aware of it but they mentioned in the article they trying to reach me which everybody
know for the last 12 years. I am one of you who has my cell phone on the phone on on my business card. Everybody has my number. >> So that did not occur. That's number one. And I ex administration did they was there any request that came in? I don't think that also came in in terms
of that. But I was I I need to be we need to be very careful. Um we represent a body that we represent the people of the city and we all are elected to do what we do. Um I was very very um dis
disturbed I don't want to use the word disturbed but a little bit bothersome to see I saw they got they got in touch with you um Councilman Burns um because the week before the particular item of
that was mentioned in the article wasn't um an item that I had briefed by the manager that was supposed to be heard and it it got pulled away and and and in and in in terms of what's been going on prior to the new director of parks
coming in even two years prior Christine um Carney was here we talked about the re you know doing the repavement and doing the the the the pavilion at Enchanted Forest Park. So it's been something that's been on the radar and we lost the director we left. So it's
been ongoing and to see that um folks were saying that we was not paying attention to the park. it was just sitting there. Um it it was very um not not something someone representing the city, the best light of the city um
would see and especially and I was getting ready to email and and and call the publisher of the LN whoever the um and I don't know who's that reporter who wrote that but that was really a fake news in terms of what happened and and I I I think we need to be very mindful. We
all here doing our best. We represent the city and in any image that's one of the things as mayor people may say whatever they wanted to say about me or about my leadership but I've always know that we represent the entire city no
matter what where where where we go North Miami carries with us to see that and to see the respond that somebody said trying to make it seem like we the administration myself or any members up here which is all of us it doesn't have to be in our district it's all of us
that represented that we would not see one thing and then we would just leave it like that. Um we need to be please be careful um in terms of the what we say to the media or how we portray because I did get some calls from residents um
that was asking questions and I had to tell them no that was totally untrue. I have not heard from the reporter and I would have told the reporter we had a discussion about one particular thing regarding um that was supposed to be that got delayed and so there was movement. So the fact that that was
reported to to the LRN whatever that newspaper is a community newspaper is it was totally inaccurate and I want to say that about my city in terms of that. Um with that being said we are going real quick. We got one minute. Madame vice mayor, I had said in terms of citizen
form is open and then that was my report. Citizen form is open. Seeing none, citizen form is >> somebody's Yes. Come on up. Come on up. Yes, we are open. >> Hi there. >> Yes. No, no, take you have two minutes.
I just wanted just to confirm >> name and address and and >> um Janette Delarman Bayz and I'm going to withhold my address only because I'm a prosecutor and >> I got you. Yes, ma'am. >> Um I did want to just confirm with the city manager that I am permitted. Other two cities have allowed me, but I want to just confirm that my hometown city
that I'm running for circuit court judge. So, I wanted to give a two-minute introduction to the community and let them know. Is that permissible? um that you could have just mentioned that but I think people know it's too late [laughter] now. Um you know people
know um [clears throat] I did not well welcome um you know good luck and congrats. Um yeah attorney were you going to say something? >> Yeah but no I mean it's no no I think we're good but thank you so very much. Um um and good luck and you are North
Okay. Thank you in terms of that. We appreciate that. You have two minutes. Two minutes, but not about the camp, you know, just about who? Yeah. >> Okay. Hi everyone. >> She can. >> She can. >> Hi [clears throat] everyone. My name is Janet Del Carman Bayas. I am a local resident here in the city of North
Miami. I have been for some time. And it is just I wanted to reintroduce myself to most of you know me, but for those of you who don't, and advise you that I am running for circuit court judge here in Miami Date County, and elections are August 18th. Um, and I hope to have your vote. again. Janetto Carmen Bayz, I will
be on the ballot come August 18th. Thank you. >> Thank >> Thank you. >> Thank you. Thank you so very much. Thank you. Thank you. Anyone else? Anyone else? Oh, Charles, anything? We good. Thank you so much. Um, thank you. Public
hearing is closed. Council reports. Um, vice mayor, um, Commissioner Burns, Vice Mayor, and then the Mayor Van Charles. >> Thank you, Mayor. >> Thank you, Mayor. Um, I know it was mentioned, but just want to reiterate that the same day that we're hosting the tree trimming workshop will be the also
the same day that we're doing extended city services in the city of North Miami. So, for all of those who've been waiting for the tree trimming program, I'm sorry, it's been a long process working with the community planning development department and staff, but they have been working very hard to make sure that we perfect it before we go out
and you, you know, you hear from us saying that we can't trim your tree. But um on the 19th of this month, we'll be hosting the workshop as well as an initiative that I've been working on for the past two years. Um I've heard time and time from residents where you know they want to pay for a rental or they
want to sign up for summer camps but our hours are only from 8:00 to 5:00 and most times people are working from 8:00 to 5:00. So this initiative is to offer services whether it's building permit services, community planning services after hours for you know a lot of our residents who work at you know at 5 um
so that they can reach city staff. We'll be hosting these once a month coinciding when when we have board um meetings of you know whether it's BOA or planning commission. So the dates may change so please stay tuned to all city channels. And I think it's Alberto's birthday. Happy birthday Alberto.
>> Is it? Oh, I sold your thunder, city manager. Well, you know, we go way back. Sorry. >> All right. Um, Councilman, >> um, no report. >> Oh, thank you, Councilwoman. Um, yeah, go ahead. Go ahead, Councilman. I'm sorry. I called you Councilman Charles.
Oh, thank you. Um, um, again, for those of you who don't know me, I am Councilman Charles, and I'm intending No, no. I just want to say uh happy mother's day to all our mothers in the city. Um again because that was on Sunday and you you know every day is
mother's day because um because of them we have life. So uh we are very proud of you. Just keep on uh doing what you do and making sure that we stay healthy and um young forever. Um, for Mother's Day,
you know, as we always do it on May 29th at the Joe Celestison Center, we are going to have a special celebration for our mothers and it's going to start 11 to 2:00. We cannot invite everybody, but uh we are going to have fun with uh our
mothers on that day. So, on that note, mayor, I think I got my minute. Say thank you, [laughter] >> Councilwoman. Um, good evening everyone. Councilwoman Mary Esté Irvin serving the beautiful district um, three. Just want to reiterate that this month is Haitian
Heritage Month. Please take advantage. And it's not just for Haitian. I just want to be clear. It is for the community. Um, so go out, learn about the culture, learn about the food, come and dance. And um, and that's all my report for tonight. Thank you. >> All right. Thank you so much, Mr.
Attorney. >> Can I have 20 minutes? >> Uh, no. No report. No report. Mayor, >> since you never have nothing, you could take 20. I'm sorry. Did I skip Madame Clerk? We know you're going to take 20 minutes, so you got 10. [laughter] >> I just want to wish a happy birthday as
well to Glenisha Miller, whose birthday is also today, and one of our youngest uh residents, Amir, and and one of our youngest clerk, Amir. And that's it. Thank you. >> Thank you, Madam Clerk. You have you have something um for the the city
attorney. Just a question. Um, every day we read about all these new uh uh bills that the governor is signing off on and how they're affecting local municipalities. Will it be possible for you to put a uh spreadsheet together or have
something for us because there's so many things that are happening so fast having to do with um everything from >> uh permitting to to flood to to what we can do or can't do as a municipality. So, you know it firsthand what's going
on, but is there a way for us to all get on the same page? >> Sure. A couple weeks ago, my myself and Jennifer from my office attended a Florida bar workshop on that. So, we do have some materials. I will provide it. Um the most of these don't go into effect at least until uh January of
2027, which is why we haven't started yet. But yes, there's a lot. >> Enjoy these uh last couple of uh celebratory events. >> Yeah, we know it's it's it's Yeah, we won't be able to have any more months um Haitian Heritage Month, etc. or even
proclamation next next year. >> Also, if you we can get um for something that's taken uh effect right away or pretty soon. I think July one is the uh building permit permitting. Um however, since North Miami, we are a flood zone
for almost the entire city. We that they're part of that uh bill that exempts flood zones. So, I'm already starting to get questions about it and and getting real good clarification about that. I don't want people thinking that
they get to go and spend $7,500 without getting a permit. And today I found out that u because we're a flood zone, they still have to come in and get the permits and so forth. But >> all right, we we'll get something to >> Great. Thank you. >> Oh, good. Thank you. Thank you so much. Um Madame Manager,
>> happy birthday to Alberto. >> Alberto, >> that's all. We like that. Okay, John. Anything? >> Love to see everybody out on Saturday morning for pet alley 1804. >> It's not too long of a ride. We'll make
sure to get everybody back early. >> 18 miles. >> 18.04 miles to be exact. >> I was going to come, but I thought it was 1.8, but [laughter] >> thank you. Meeting adjourn. >> 18.04
to Yeah. 807 adjournment time.