North Miami Beach public meetings in 2021

Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board

The CRA Board is reviewing a new Pop-Up Business Incubator Program to activate vacant spaces. The board will also consider renewing a consulting agreement with Redevelopment Management Associates.

• Pop-Up Business Incubator Program: offers free first month of rent and 50% off months two and three
• Redevelopment Management Associates contract: $167,960 for professional consulting services
• Approval of September 21, 2021, meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will hold quasi-judicial public hearings on four development applications: a drive-thru coffee shop, a retail building, a nine-story multifamily building, and a 23-story mixed-use tower. The board will also elect a chairperson, approve previous meeting minutes, and discuss meeting dates and a medical marijuana conditional use.

• Blackbird Coffee: fast food restaurant with drive-thru in 675 sq ft building at 14200 Biscayne Blvd; variance for 5 parking spaces (code requires 14)
• NE 146th Street Multi-Tenant Development: 8,000 sq ft retail building at 14585 Biscayne Blvd
• Bali Residential Building: 9-story, 58-unit multifamily at 1904 NE 167th St; variance for zero-foot tower setback (code requires 15 ft)
• HR NMB Mixed-Use Development: 23-story, 334 residential units, 30 hotel rooms, 5,754 sq ft retail at 2040 NE 163rd St; three variances including hotel on 1.086 acres (code requires 2 acres)
• Chair and vice-chair election; discussion of meeting dates and Cookies Medical Marijuana Conditional Use

Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board

The North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency's Redevelopment Advisory Board will meet virtually to approve minutes, hold elections, discuss the Pop-Up Business Program, and review a CRA overview. The agenda includes a workshop and setting 2022 meeting dates. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Approval of September 14, 2021 minutes
• RAB elections
• Pop-Up Business Program discussion
• CRA Overview Workshop
• 2022 meeting dates set

General Employees Retirement Committee

The North Miami Beach General Employees' Retirement Committee will meet to review the Graystone Consulting investment report, hear reports from the pension attorney, actuary, and administrators, and approve invoices totaling $122,018.51. The meeting is largely routine oversight of the pension plan's finances and operations.

• Graystone Consulting investment report for September 30, 2021
• Approval of invoices totaling $122,018.51, including investment management fees (e.g., Buckhead Capital $15,214.26, Boston Partners $13,755.26) and legal fees ($6,600.00)
• Pension attorney's report and plan actuary report
• Approval of minutes from September 14, 2021 meeting
• 2022 meeting calendar and FPPTA Trustee School attendance (Jan 23-26, 2022)

Retirement Board - Police & Fire

The North Miami Beach Police & Fire Retirement Committee met on November 30, 2021, to review reports from consultants, actuaries, and administrators. The board approved a total of $153,264.41 in invoices for management, legal, and actuarial services. The meeting also included the approval of minutes from the September 14, 2021 meeting and the adoption of the 2022 meeting calendar.

• Approval of $153,264.41 in total invoices for the retirement plan
• Boston Partners equity management fees: $16,572.96
• Clear Bridge Investment management fees: $24,312.73
• Garcia Hamilton fixed management fees: $19,853.86
• Morgan Stanley Smith Barney consulting fees: $8,125.00

The Police & Fire Retirement Committee approved attendance for any trustee interested in the NAPO Trustee School in Las Vegas, and approved the September 14, 2021 meeting minutes and all invoices totaling $153,264.41. The board also reviewed the quarterly investment report showing a portfolio value of $115,999,000 as of September 30, 2021, a net decrease of $3,610,000 from the previous quarter. No public comments were made, and the next meeting is scheduled for February 8, 2022.

• Approved attendance for any trustee interested in attending the NAPO conference in Las Vegas (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved the minutes of the September 14, 2021 meeting (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved all invoices totaling $153,264.41, including management, legal, and actuary fees
• Reviewed the new contract with Buck, which was signed by the chair
• Noted the SECURE Act ordinance was passed by the City Commission
• Discussed monitoring Cambiar's performance; if it does not improve, they will be asked to attend the next meeting virtually
• Requested Graystone investigate providing performance reports with additional details
• Requested Graystone reach out to Cambiar regarding fee concerns raised by Trustee Loizzo

Public Utilities Commission

The Public Utilities Commission will hold a regular meeting to receive the NMB Water Director's presentation covering customer service, capital improvement projects, community outreach, and other updates. The agenda includes approval of the October 13, 2021 minutes and public comment. The meeting is informational, with no votes on specific contracts or ordinances scheduled.

• Delinquent commercial collections collected $1.5–$2 million since mid-July; utility liens collected over $307K since May
• Water and sewer rate comparison shows NMB inside city total $390.29 vs. WASD $322.73 for 25K gallons
• Capital projects include Norwood WTP Phase 2 ($43.9M budget), Eastern Shores Watermain ($15M), and System-wide Watermains ($20.6M)
• Grant applications: $6M for sewer, $11.7M for water projects
• Annual chlorine disinfection scheduled November 8–21, 2021

Public Utilities Commission

The North Miami Beach Public Utilities Commission is holding a regular meeting to receive the NMB Water Director's presentation covering customer service, the proposed FY2022 budget, capital improvement program updates, and community outreach. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the August 11, 2021 meeting. The agenda is primarily informational, with no votes on specific contracts or ordinances listed.

• Proposed FY2022 NMB Water budget of $3,621,416, a $24,937 increase from FY2021
• Capital projects update includes Norwood WTP Improvements Phase 2 ($43,909,000) and Eastern Shores Watermain Rehabilitation ($15,036,000)
• Delinquent commercial collections resumed, with $709,000 collected in August and $553,746 by September 24
• Utility liens restarted, with $307,726 in lien claims sent since May
• Community outreach events include ground-breakings for Corona del Mar and Eastern Shores Phase 1

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a site plan and variance request for a mixed-use development at 851 NE 167th Street, including three towers with retail, restaurant, office, hotel, and parking spaces. The board will also consider a text amendment to require site plan approval to expire 12 months after approval unless a master building permit is issued. A discussion item covers updates on two City Commission applications. The meeting includes public comment opportunities in person, by Zoom, phone, or email.

• Site plan and variances for 851 NE 167th Street: 3 towers, 12,258 sq ft retail, 3,866 sq ft restaurant, 77,856 sq ft office, 223 hotel units, 526 parking spaces
• Four variances from minimum yard setback requirements (Sec. 24-52(D)(3))
• Variance from enclosed structure requirement (Sec. 24-52(D)(7)(a))
• Variance for balcony encroachment on setbacks (Sec. 24-81(A)(3))
• Text amendment to Sec. 24-172(I) to expire site plan approvals after 12 months unless a master building permit is issued

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing to consider a resolution approving a conditional use, site plan, and variances for a mixed-use development at 851 NE 167th Street. The project includes three towers with retail, restaurant, office, hotel, and parking spaces, and requires four yard setback variances plus other zoning relief. The board will also approve the July 12, 2021 meeting minutes and receive updates on two other applications scheduled for the City Commission.

• Site plan and conditional use for 851 NE 167th Street: 12,258 sq ft retail, 3,866 sq ft restaurant, 77,856 sq ft office, 223 hotel units, 526 parking spaces
• Four variances from Sec. 24-52(D)(3) for minimum yard setbacks
• Variance from Sec. 24-52(D)(7)(a) for uses to be conducted entirely within an enclosed structure
• Variance from Sec. 24-81(A)(3) for balcony encroachments on setbacks
• Approval of July 12, 2021 meeting minutes

General Employees Retirement Committee

The North Miami Beach General Employees' Retirement Committee will meet to review the Graystone Consulting investment report, the pension attorney's report on the continued state of emergency, and the plan actuary's report. They will also consider an actuarial study for contribution and waiting period, a buy-back calculation cost, and approve minutes and invoices totaling $126,425.63.

• Graystone Consulting June 30, 2021 investment report
• Actuarial study for contribution and waiting period
• Buy back calculation cost
• Approval of invoices totaling $126,425.63, including $8,125 Graystone consulting fees and $10,944 actuary fees
• Welcome new trustee Judy Genao

The committee approved a motion allowing employees two free buy-back calculation requests over their career, with a maximum of one per 12-month period. The board also approved the May 11, 2021 minutes and all invoices totaling $126,325.63. The city manager requested the pension office relocate outside city premises, and the board agreed to send a letter highlighting potential costs and issues.

• Approved two free buy-back calculation requests per career, max one per 12 months (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 5/11/2021 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of all invoices totaling $126,325.63 (unanimous)
• Agreed to send letter to City Manager about office relocation, highlighting costs and issues

Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board

The North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider approving the FY 2021-2022 budget of $9,024,542 and an amendment to its Strategic Finance Action Plan. The board will also introduce the new CRA Director, Joann Milord, and hear her report. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and other business.

• Resolution approving FY 2021-2022 CRA budget totaling $9,024,542
• Approval of Strategic Finance Action Plan Amendment
• Introduction of CRA Director Joann Milord
• Approval of March 25, 2021 meeting minutes
• CRA Director's report

Retirement Board - Police & Fire

The North Miami Beach Police & Fire Retirement Committee is meeting to review the Graystone Consulting report, hear from the pension attorney and actuary, and consider approval of invoices totaling $149,164.42 for investment management, legal, and actuarial services. The board will also discuss pension office space and a sample death notification letter, and approve minutes from the May 11, 2021 meeting.

• Approval of invoices totaling $149,164.42, including Boston Partners ($17,152.13), Clear Bridge Investment ($24,361.04), Garcia Hamilton ($19,809.42), Morgan Stanley ($8,125.00), MDT ($13,200.84), Renaissance ($12,727.50), Cambiar ($9,039.17), Aristotle ($24,724.32), Buck ($10,625.00), and Sugarman & Susskind ($9,400.00)
• Graystone Consulting report for June 30, 2021
• Pension attorney's report on continued state of emergency
• Plan actuary report and contract
• Discussion of pension office space and sample death notification letter

The board unanimously approved a three-year contract renewal with Buck, the actuarial firm, and authorized the chairman to sign after review by the pension attorney. The board also approved sending a death notification letter to retirees when a member passes, and approved all invoices totaling $149,164.42. The meeting included a report on the fund's performance, with a total portfolio market value of $119,610,000 as of June 30, 2021.

• Approved three-year contract renewal with Buck (unanimous)
• Approved sending death notification letter to retirees (unanimous)
• Approved all invoices totaling $149,164.42 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 11, 2021 (unanimous)
• Directed pension office to send letter to City Manager about office space

Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board

The Redevelopment Advisory Board is reviewing the proposed 2021-2022 budget and a Strategic Finance Action Plan amendment. The meeting also includes the introduction of the new CRA Director, Joann Milord.

• Review of the FY 2021-2022 budget totaling approximately $9 million in revenues and expenditures
• Proposed $2,000,000 for land acquisition for redevelopment purposes
• Proposed $2,375,000 for grants and aids to private organizations
• Proposed $600,000 for South of the Canal Target Area initiatives
• Proposed $375,000 for Branding and Marketing Target Area initiatives

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two major requests: a site plan for a 10-story, 237,483-square-foot office tower at 3227 NE 163rd Street, and a conditional use for a 3,878-square-foot medical marijuana dispensary at 17150 Biscayne Boulevard. The board will also approve minutes from the June 14 meeting and hear public comments.

• Site plan approval for 10-story office tower (237,483 sq ft) at 3227 NE 163rd Street
• Conditional use for medical marijuana dispensary (3,878 sq ft) at 17150 Biscayne Boulevard
• Approval of June 14, 2021 meeting minutes
• Public comments accepted until 4:00 p.m. on meeting day

Public Utilities Commission

The North Miami Beach Public Utilities Commission is holding a regular meeting to receive updates on capital improvement projects, the customer service portal implementation, and quarterly finances. The agenda includes a review of Black & Veatch work order balances and a bill comparison requested by commissioners. The meeting is largely informational, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Review of Black & Veatch Work Order #1 balance of $105,886.47 and Work Order #2 balance of $3,803,900.44
• Update on Eastern Shores Watermain System Rehabilitation Phase II, with design procurement expected to finish May 2021 and construction through December 2024
• Award of Aerial Crossing Refurbishments to Razorback LLC for $267,080
• Customer service portal update: 2,231 registered accounts, $1,396,468 in payments, and 4,309 transactions
• Sample utility bills show inside vs. outside NMB rates, with a $33.67 difference for water-only and $90.71 for water and sewer at 25K gallons

General Employees Retirement Committee

The North Miami Beach General Employees' Retirement Committee meets via teleconference to review the Graystone Consulting investment report for March 31, 2021, the pension attorney's report, and the plan actuary's October 1, 2020 valuation report. They will also consider ratifying a fiduciary liability policy, approve minutes from December 8, 2020 and February 9, 2021, and approve invoices totaling $117,675.07. The meeting includes public comments and open discussion.

• Graystone Consulting investment report for March 31, 2021
• Actuary report on October 1, 2020 valuation
• Ratification of fiduciary liability policy
• Approval of invoices totaling $117,675.07, including $8,125 to Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, $13,387.28 to Boston Partners, and $11,549 to Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Co.
• Approval of minutes from December 8, 2020 and February 9, 2021

The General Employees' Retirement Committee unanimously approved and adopted the October 1, 2020 actuarial valuation report, which sets the required city contribution at $3,577,337 for fiscal year 2021. The board also unanimously approved prior meeting minutes and payment of all invoices totaling $117,675.07. Members agreed to submit the Secure Act ordinance as a stand-alone item after the city rejected combining it with the board membership ordinance.

• Approved and adopted October 1, 2020 actuarial valuation report (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 12/8/2020 and 2/9/2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved payment of all invoices totaling $117,675.07 (unanimous)
• Agreed to submit Secure Act ordinance as stand-alone item to city
• Directed administrator to schedule next meeting in Julius Littman Theatre for social distancing

Retirement Board - Police & Fire

The North Miami Beach Police & Fire Retirement Committee is meeting via teleconference to discuss the Graystone Consulting report, pension attorney's report, revised actuarial valuations, a retiree death notification, and ratification of a fiduciary liability policy. They will also consider approving invoices totaling $200,195.85 for management, legal, audit, and consulting fees.

• Approval of invoices totaling $200,195.85, including $65,925.00 to Buck for actuary fees and $23,368.03 to Aristotle for management fees
• Review of Graystone Consulting report dated 03/31/2021
• Pension attorney's report by B. Sugarman
• Actuary's revised valuation for 10/1/2019 and valuation for 10/1/2020
• Ratification of fiduciary liability policy

The Police & Fire Retirement Committee unanimously adopted the revised October 1, 2019 and October 1, 2020 actuarial valuations as presented by Buck Consultants. The plan is 67.4% funded as of 10/1/2019 and 68% funded as of 10/1/2020. The city's required contribution for fiscal year ending 9/30/2021 is $6,129,821 if paid quarterly, or $5,912,124 if paid annually. The board also approved all invoices totaling $200,195.85 and discussed transitioning back to in-person meetings.

• Adopted revised 10/1/2019 and 10/1/2020 actuarial valuations (unanimous)
• Approved all invoices totaling $200,195.85 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 9, 2021 (unanimous)
• Noted last virtual meeting; next meeting to be in-person
• Directed pension office to draft retiree death notification letter

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a site plan modification for the Aura North Miami Beach development at 16955-17071 West Dixie Highway. The board will also receive an affordable housing study update and consider approval of the March 8, 2021 meeting minutes. Public comments are accepted until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

• Site plan modification for Aura North Miami Beach: 624,636 sq ft, 8-story mixed-use, 17,000 sq ft retail, up to 375 residential units, 567 parking spaces, ±2.90-acre parcel
• Affordable Housing Study Update presentation
• Approval of March 8, 2021 meeting minutes
• City Commission updates on Phase II Rezoning, Pool Equipment Setback Variance, and Skygarden Site Plan and Variances

Public Utilities Commission

The Public Utilities Commission reviewed water rate comparisons with Miami-Dade County and discussed staffing for the NMB Water department. The meeting also covered progress on capital improvement projects, including the Norwood Water Treatment Plant and Eastern Shores.

• Review of Black and Veatch work order balances and invoices
• Implementation of Customer Service Portal (Invoice Cloud and WaterSmart)
• Comparison of NMB Water rates against Miami-Dade County rate structures
• Update on 183rd Street Water Main construction delay of approximately 3 months
• Status update on the Norwood Water Treatment Plant renovation package

Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board

The North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Board will vote to approve a $38,000 engagement with RMA to process the CRA extension beyond its 2028 expiration date. The board will also approve the FY20 Annual Compliance Audit and review an update on the implementation of the Five-Year Strategic Financial Action Plan. Additionally, the board will approve the minutes from the December 15, 2020 meeting.

• Approval of engagement with RMA for $38,000 to process CRA extension beyond 2028
• Approval of FY20 Annual Compliance Audit
• Update on implementation of the Five-Year Strategic Financial Action Plan
• Approval of minutes from the December 15, 2020 meeting

Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board

The North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Board is reviewing its annual report for fiscal year ending September 30, 2020. The report covers redevelopment activities, financial statements, and performance data, including a 9.2% increase in taxable property values and $2.8 million in tax increment revenue for FY 2021. No new decisions or proposals are on the agenda; it is a presentation of the annual report.

• Taxable property values rose to $519,789,433 in FY 2021, up 9.2% from prior year
• Tax increment revenue totals $2.8 million in FY 2021
• CRA area covers 468 acres, about 14% of city land, with sunset date of October 11, 2028
• Principal taxpayer North MB Owner LLC accounts for 12.2% of taxable value
• CRA trust fund receives deposits from City of North Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County

Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board

The CRA Board of Commissioners will review updates on the Five-Year Strategic Financial Action Plan and the FY20 Annual Compliance Audit. The board will also consider engaging RMA for services to process a CRA extension request.

• Approval of December 15, 2020, meeting minutes
• $38,000 contract with RMA for CRA extension processing services
• FY20 Annual Compliance Audit approval
• Five-Year Strategic Financial Action Plan update

Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board

The North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Board approved minutes, the FY20 Annual Compliance Audit, and a $38,000 contract with Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) to process a request to extend the CRA beyond its 2028 expiration. The board also received a progress update on the Five-Year Strategic Financial Action Plan. All votes passed 4-0 with three members absent.

• Approved $38,000 engagement with RMA for CRA extension services
• Approved FY20 Annual Compliance Audit
• Approved minutes of December 15, 2020 meeting
• Received update on Five-Year Strategic Financial Action Plan

Public Utilities Commission

The Public Utilities Commission is holding a regular meeting to receive updates from NMB Water staff on the organizational chart, customer service implementation, the CIP dashboard, and a rate comparison. They will also review action items from the February meeting. The agenda is informational, with no votes on specific projects or contracts scheduled.

• Rate comparison presentation for FY22-FY24
• Customer Service Portal go-live scheduled for April 2021
• CIP Dashboard update with project impact data
• Organizational chart presentation
• Action items from February PUC meeting

Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board

The North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency's Redevelopment Advisory Board is meeting to approve the minutes from December 2, 2020, and to consider a scope of services for extending the CRA's term. The board will also receive an update on the 5-Year Strategic Financial Action Plan, which includes progress on various redevelopment projects. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main action items being the minutes approval and the scope of services for the CRA extension.

• Approval of December 2, 2020 meeting minutes
• Scope of services for CRA extension, including plan modification and adoption, with costs of $30,000 and $8,500 respectively
• Update on 5-Year Strategic Financial Action Plan, including Snake Creek Canal improvements, Hanford Boulevard streetscape, and West Dixie Highway road and bridge improvements
• Development tracking report

Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board

The North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, review a 5-year strategic financial action plan, and consider a scope of service for a CRA extension. The agenda also includes a development tracking report and other business.

• Approval of 12-02-20 minutes
• 5-Year Strategic Financial Action Plan Update
• Action Item: Scope of Service for CRA Extension
• Development Tracking Report

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing to consider a site plan and four variances for the Skygarden development, a 19-story, 448,653-square-foot mixed-use building with 341 residential units, 12,635 square feet of commercial space, and 405 parking spaces at 16300 NE 19th Avenue. The board will also approve the January 11, 2021 meeting minutes and receive updates on recent City Commission actions.

• Site plan and 4 variances for Skygarden: 19-story, 341-unit mixed-use development at 16300 NE 19th Ave
• Variance to allow zero-foot tower setback instead of required 15 feet
• Variance to allow garage screening by decorative structure instead of 20-foot liner building
• Variance to allow 740 sq ft average dwelling unit size instead of 800 sq ft minimum
• Variance to allow 3'10" sidewalk along NE 19th Ave instead of 6-foot continuous sidewalk

Public Utilities Commission

The Public Utilities Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss NMB Water's capital improvement projects, including updates on the Jacobs transition, FDEP grants, and the 5-year CIP. They will also vote to select a chairman and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda includes a presentation on water connection fees and miscellaneous fee updates, with potential changes to credit card processing fees and lateral blockage charges.

• Vote to select PUC Chairman
• FDEP grant of $375,000 for Corona del Mar Sewer System Phase 2
• FDEP grant of $40,000 for NE 19th Avenue Business District Sewer System
• Eastern Shores Water Main Replacement Phase I budget $2.2 million
• Eastern Shores Water Main Replacement Phase II budget $11.8 million

General Employees Retirement Committee

The General Employees' Retirement Committee approved the fiscal year 2020 annual financial statement audit, which received a clean, unmodified opinion. The board also voted to keep the DROP interest rate at 3% and approved payment of all invoices totaling $113,308.28. A discussion on board membership rules clarified that a rehired city employee can remain a trustee as a Mayor's nominee, and the board discussed requesting a retiree be appointed to the board.

• Approved Annual Financial Statement Audit for FY ending Sept 30, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved leaving DROP interest rate at 3% (unanimous)
• Approved payment of all invoices totaling $113,308.28 (unanimous)
• Delegated chairman to approve fiduciary liability policy renewal, subject to ratification (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 9/4/2020 (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of 12/8/2020 minutes pending clarifications

Retirement Board - Police & Fire

The North Miami Beach Police & Fire Retirement Board is meeting via teleconference to review the annual auditor's report, a Graystone Consulting report, the pension attorney's report, and the plan actuary's report. The board will also consider renewing its fiduciary liability policy, approve minutes from December 8, 2020, and vote on invoices totaling $155,562.45 for investment, legal, audit, and actuarial services. Public comments are invited.

• Annual auditor's report by KSDT
• Graystone Consulting report as of Dec. 31, 2020
• Pension attorney's report includes $3,000 medical deduction letter and state's disagreement with NMB payroll growth
• Fiduciary liability policy renewal
• Approval of invoices totaling $155,562.45, including $23,612.00 actuary fees and $4,700.00 legal fees

The Police & Fire Retirement Committee approved changes to actuarial assumptions, including lowering the interest rate from 8% to 7.5% and adjusting payroll growth, as required by the state. The board also approved the annual financial audit, delegated authority for the fiduciary liability policy renewal, and approved invoices totaling $155,562.45.

• Approved annual financial statement audit for FY ending Sept 30, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved state-required assumption changes: interest rate to 7.5% net, payroll growth to lesser of 3% or 10-year average (unanimous)
• Approved mortality assumption change to Florida Retirement System's July 1, 2019 valuation (unanimous)
• Approved that interest rate change will not affect Tier 1 DROP members (unanimous)
• Delegated chairman to approve fiduciary liability policy renewal, subject to ratification (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Dec 8, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved all invoices totaling $155,562.45 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing to consider granting a variance for pool equipment at 1960 NE 180th Street. The board will also elect a chair and vice-chair, receive orientation and ethics training, and hear updates on items scheduled for the City Commission meeting.

• Variance request by Jorge & Jennifer Tabares-Fuentes for pool equipment at 1960 NE 180th Street
• Election of Board Chair and Vice-Chair
• Board member orientation and ethics training
• City Commission approval updates: Uleta Park Variance, 17200 Biscayne Blvd Site Plan Modification, Trulieve Conditional Use Site Plan