North Miami Beach public meetings in 2022

General Employees Retirement Committee

The North Miami Beach General Employees' Retirement Committee is meeting to review the Graystone Consulting investment report for the quarter ending September 30, 2022, and to consider a search for a fixed income manager. The committee will also hear reports from the pension attorney and administrators, approve minutes from August 30, 2022, and ratify invoices totaling $130,020.60. Additionally, they will discuss the administrators' contract and set the 2023 meeting calendar.

• Graystone Consulting investment report for 9/30/2022
• Fixed income manager search
• Invoice approvals totaling $130,020.60, including $8,125 Graystone consulting, $21,808.38 Buckhead Capital, $15,250 Milliman license fees
• Approval of minutes from August 30, 2022
• Administrators' contract discussion

The Committee approved a reallocation of fixed income assets and ratified several investment and administrative invoices. The board also reviewed a quarterly performance report showing a portfolio market value of $79,613,000 as of September 30, 2022.

• Approved assigning half of asset allocation from Garcia Hamilton to a separate, short duration account (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 8/30/2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of all invoices totaling $130,020.60 (Unanimous)
• Tabled administrator's contract until the next meeting

Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board

The North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency board will vote on several action items, including approving four merchant assistance grants of up to $25,000 each, adopting a standard operating procedures manual, and approving an interlocal agreement with the city for administrative support. The board will also approve the October 18, 2022 meeting minutes and set 2023 meeting dates, and will receive a presentation on wayfinding signage.

• R-2022-15: Approve CRA Standard Operating Procedures Manual
• R-2022-16: Approve interlocal agreement with City of North Miami Beach for administrative support
• R-2022-17: Merchant grant up to $25,000 for Bubby's Fish N' Chips at 1129 NE 163rd St
• R-2022-18: Merchant grant up to $25,000 for Cellular ER LLC at 1344 NE 163rd St
• R-2022-19: Merchant grant up to $25,000 for Compu-Design USA Inc. d/b/a Dade Institute of Technology at 1140 NE 163rd St

Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board

The North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency's Redevelopment Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, set 2023 meeting dates, and review four Merchant Assistance Grant applications for businesses along the 163rd Street Corridor. The board will also hear announcements regarding elections. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no major policy decisions.

• Review of Merchant Assistance Grant applications: Bubby's Fish N Chips (1129 NE 163rd St, $24,730), Compu Design USA (1140 NE 163rd St, $25,000), Cellular ER LLC (1344 NE 163rd St, $25,000), Y & D Unisex Salon LLC (1442 NE 163rd St, $14,846)
• Approval of October 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2023 meeting dates (six Tuesdays at 5:00 pm)
• Announcements regarding elections

Retirement Board - Police & Fire

The North Miami Beach Police & Fire Retirement Committee meets to review the Graystone Consulting quarterly report, discuss a fixed income manager search, hear reports from the pension attorney and actuary, and consider the impact of Ordinance 2022-10 on buybacks. The board will also approve invoices totaling $162,563.93 and discuss the administrator's contract and 2023 meeting calendar.

• Graystone Consulting Sept. 30, 2022 report
• Fixed income manager search
• Ordinance 2022-10 impact on buybacks
• Invoice approvals totaling $162,563.93
• Administrator's contract discussion

The Board approved a shift of half of the asset allocation from Garcia Hamilton to Genter. Members also approved various management and legal invoices totaling $162,563.93 and the minutes from August 9, 2022.

• Approved assigning half of asset allocation from Garcia Hamilton to Genter (Unanimous)
• Approved invoices totaling $162,563.93 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 8/9/2022 (Unanimous)
• Tabled administrator's contract until next meeting

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two major development proposals: a 32-story mixed-use building at 2261 NE 164th Street and a commercial building with a parking garage at 15801-15807 Biscayne Boulevard. The board will also consider approval of the September 12, 2022 meeting minutes and hear public comments.

• Site plan and 10 variances for 400,576 sq ft, 32-story mixed-use development with 400 residential units and 587 parking spaces at 2261 NE 164th Street
• Site plan modification and conditional use for 18,000 sq ft commercial building and 68,200 sq ft parking garage with 248 spaces at 15801-15807 Biscayne Boulevard
• Approval of September 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Public comments accepted until 4:00 p.m. on meeting day

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing to consider two major development applications: a site plan and conditional use for a three-story office building with a six-story parking garage on Biscayne Boulevard, and a site plan with ten variances for a 32-story mixed-use building with 400 residential units at 2261 NE 164th Street. The board will also vote on the September 12, 2022 meeting minutes and hear public comments.

• Biscayne Office Complex: 18,000 sq ft, 3-story commercial building and 68,200 sq ft, 6-story parking garage at 15801-15807 Biscayne Blvd
• BH-164: 400,576 sq ft, 32-story mixed-use with 400 residential units, 1,825 sq ft commercial, 587 parking spaces at 2261 NE 164th St
• Ten non-use variances requested for BH-164, including reduced setbacks and increased floor height
• Approval of September 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Public comments accepted until 4:00 p.m. on meeting day

Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board

The North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider several action items, including approving meeting minutes, a wayfinding signage presentation, and multiple incentive program applications. Key decisions include a $60,000 facade improvement grant for 17040 West Dixie Highway, a $53,620 Strategic Investment Program grant for 1572 NE 165th Street, a $133,244 reimbursement to Trattner Group LLC for 1901 NE 168th Street, a $51,750 public art project agreement, and a $335,920 annual consulting agreement with Redevelopment Management Associates.

• Approval of $60,000 facade improvement grant for EMJO, Inc. at 17040 West Dixie Highway
• Approval of $53,620 Strategic Investment Program grant for Family Cuisine of Florida, Inc. at 1572 NE 165th Street
• Approval of $133,244 reimbursement to Trattner Group, LLC for property at 1901 NE 168th Street
• Approval of $51,750 agreement with Chen Moore and Associates for NE 165th Street temporary art project
• Approval of estimated $335,920 annual consulting agreement with Redevelopment Management Associates, LLC

Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board

The North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency's Redevelopment Advisory Board will review incentive applications, including a $60,000 facade grant for a property on W Dixie Highway and two Strategic Investment Program grants for properties on NE 165th and NE 168th streets. The board will also discuss wayfinding concepts, a public art installation, and hear a presentation from Redevelopment Management Associates. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Facade grant: $60,000 for EMJO, Inc. at 17040 W Dixie Hwy (total project $140,626)
• SIP grant: $53,620 for Family Cuisine of Florida Inc. at 1572 NE 165th St (total $107,240)
• SIP grant: $133,244 for Trattner Group LLC at 1901 NE 168th St (total $266,487)
• Review of wayfinding sign concepts for city facilities
• Public art project installation discussion

Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board

The North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board is meeting to approve its Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget, totaling $8.1 million in revenues and expenditures. The budget was previously reviewed at a public hearing on September 21, 2022, and adjusted after the City Commission adopted a lower millage rate. The board will also direct staff to transmit the budget to the City Commission and Miami-Dade County for approval.

• Approval of FY 2022-2023 CRA budget totaling $8,060,998
• Tax increment revenues of $3,483,971 from City and County
• Carryforward fund balance of $4,537,027
• Expenditures include $5,797,302 for district-wide initiatives
• Budget transmitted to City Commission and Miami-Dade County

Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board

The North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board will consider approving its Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget, totaling $8.1 million in revenues and expenditures. The budget includes tax increment revenues from the City and Miami-Dade County, and funds district-wide initiatives, salaries, and operating expenses. The board will also direct staff to transmit the budget to the City Commission and Miami-Dade County for review.

• Approval of FY 2023 budget totaling $8,060,998
• Tax increment revenues of $3,483,971 from City and County
• Carryforward fund balance of $4,537,027
• Expenditures include $5,797,302 for district-wide initiatives
• Budget adjusted due to City Commission's lower millage rate

Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board

The North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider approving its Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget, which totals $8.1 million in revenues and expenditures. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from the August 16, 2022 meeting. The budget will be transmitted to the City Commission and Miami-Dade County for approval.

• Approval of FY 2022-2023 budget with $8.1 million in revenues and expenditures
• Approval of August 16, 2022 meeting minutes
• Budget includes $3,680,610 in tax increment revenue from City and County
• Prior meeting approved Hanford Boulevard Streetscape Kit-of-Parts design guidelines
• Prior meeting approved Merchant Assistance Grant Program with amendments

Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board

The Redevelopment Advisory Board will review the Community Redevelopment Agency's FY 2023 budget, which totals $8.1 million in revenues and expenditures. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of the August 9, 2022 minutes, and discussion of the budget before it goes to the CRA Board for approval.

• FY 2023 budget of $8,077,999 in revenues and expenditures
• Tax increment revenues projected at $3,500,972 from City and County
• Land acquisition funding of $898,403
• Promotional activities funding of $300,000
• Approval of August 9, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Board

The North Miami Beach Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a tentative plat for the Intracoastal Mall. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from its July 11, 2022 meeting. Public comments are accepted until 4 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

• Intracoastal Mall tentative plat review
• Approval of July 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• Public hearing for quasi-judicial item
• Public comments accepted via email until 4 p.m.

General Employees Retirement Committee

The General Employees' Retirement Committee voted unanimously to seek Lead Plaintiff status in a Unity Software securities fraud case and to file a securities fraud suit against Barclays Bank as Co-Lead Plaintiff with the Police & Fire Plan. The committee also approved payment of $129,669.70 in invoices and elected a new chairperson.

• Approved motion to seek Lead Plaintiff status in Unity Software litigation (unanimous)
• Approved filing securities fraud suit against Barclays Bank as Co-Lead Plaintiff (unanimous)
• Approved payment of all invoices totaling $129,669.70 (unanimous)
• Elected Trustee Eloine Cox-Haughton as new chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 26, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board

The North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Board will vote on several action items, including approving the Hanford Boulevard streetscape design guidelines, establishing a merchant assistance grant program, and entering a $94,000 agreement with Clarke Smart Solutions for event planning. The board will also review two grant incentive applications for properties at 16125 NE 18th Ave and 1909 NE 168th St, and approve the June 21, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approve Hanford Boulevard Streetscape Kit-of-Parts design guidelines with selected color palette, sidewalk pattern, crosswalk pattern, and street furnishings
• Approve Merchant Assistance Grant Program with up to $25,000 per address for eligible businesses
• Approve agreement with Clarke Smart Solutions for event planning and production services not to exceed $94,000
• Review and approve grant incentive applications for 16125 NE 18th Ave and 1909 NE 168th St
• Approve June 21, 2022 meeting minutes

Retirement Board - Police & Fire

The North Miami Beach Police & Fire Retirement Committee is meeting to review investment reports, litigation updates, and pension-related matters. The agenda includes presentations from consultants, reports from the pension attorney and actuary, and approval of invoices totaling $136,186.09.

• Graystone Consulting report for June 30, 2022
• Litigation updates: Unity Software, Splunk Inc., Barclays
• Review of Ordinance 2016-4
• Approval of invoices totaling $136,186.09
• Actuarial Standard of Practice No. 4 and experience study

The Police & Fire Retirement Committee approved several legal actions: seeking lead plaintiff status in a securities fraud case against Unity Software, authorizing a written demand to Splunk Inc.'s board, and filing a securities fraud suit against Barclays. The board also directed an actuarial study on restoring benefits for affected officers, adopted new actuarial assumptions, and approved $136,186.09 in invoices. The fund's portfolio value decreased by $13.7 million in the quarter ending June 30, 2022.

• Authorized filing motion to act as Lead Plaintiff in Unity Software litigation (unanimous)
• Authorized written demand letter to Splunk Inc. board regarding CEO/CFO alleged fraud (unanimous)
• Directed custodian to hold minimum one share of Splunk Inc. during litigation (unanimous)
• Authorized filing securities fraud suit against Barclays, seeking Lead Plaintiff status (unanimous)
• Directed actuary to conduct study on restoring benefits for affected officers (unanimous)
• Adopted actuarial assumptions for 10/1/2022 valuation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 26, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved invoices totaling $136,186.09 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing to consider several site plan modifications, conditional use approvals, and variances. Key items include a McDonald's facade update, an orthopedic care center, a school, two medical marijuana dispensaries, and a large mixed-use development. The board will also discuss a comprehensive plan amendment adding a property rights element.

• McDonald's site plan modification at 2239 NE 163 Street
• Conditional use for 3,888 sq ft orthopedic office at 17200 NE 19th Ave
• Conditional use for 4,342 sq ft educational facility at 1813 NE 163 Street
• Medical marijuana dispensaries: MuV at 16635 NE 19 Ave and Trulieve at 2250 163rd Street
• Soleste on the Bay: 28-story, 363-unit tower with variances at 16375 Biscayne Boulevard

Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board

The North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider approving a letter of intent and lease authorization for a property at 1925 NE 163rd Street to house its Pop-Up Business Incubator Program. The board will also review a design kit for Hanford Boulevard streetscape improvements and hear a presentation from FIU's Small Business Development Center. The agenda includes routine approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approval of LOI and lease authorization for 1925 NE 163rd St, annual rent $108,099.96
• Approval of Hanford Boulevard Right of Way Kit of Parts (streetscape design options)
• Small Business Development Center at FIU presentation
• Approval of April 19, 2022 meeting minutes

Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board

The Redevelopment Advisory Board is meeting to receive updates on the POP-UP Incentive Program and the Hanford Boulevard Right of Way Kit of Parts. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and general discussion.

• POP-UP Incentive Program Update
• Hanford Boulevard Right of Way Kit of Parts Update

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board is reviewing several quasi-judicial public hearings regarding conditional use approvals for medical offices, educational facilities, and dispensaries. The board will also consider ordinances to amend nonconforming use rules and car showroom regulations.

• Site plan modification for McDonald's at 2239 NE 163 Street
• Conditional use for a 3,888 square foot Orthopedic Care Center at 17200 NE 19th Ave
• Conditional use for a 4,342 square foot North Academy educational facility at 1813 NE 163 Street
• Conditional use and site plan modification for MuV Medical Marijuana Center at 16635 NE 19 Avenue
• Conditional use for a 62,562 square foot Trulieve medical marijuana dispensary at 2250 163rd Street, Suite 1

Public Utilities Commission

The North Miami Beach Public Utilities Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss water utility operations, including financial updates, customer service metrics, and capital improvement projects. The agenda includes a presentation from the NMB Water Director covering finance, customer service, CIP project updates, and community outreach. No votes on new policies or contracts are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for discussion and updates.

• Eastern Shores Watermain Rehabilitation Phase I: estimated $3.5 million construction cost
• Honey Hill Watermain Installation: estimated $1.3 million construction cost
• Customer service collections balance: $7,579,748 as of March 2022
• Payment plans in place: $3,205,015 total (residential $2,221,674, commercial $983,340)
• Proposed CIP Work Order 3 labor: $4,462,742.17 (with 2020 rates, no escalation)

General Employees Retirement Committee

The North Miami Beach General Employees' Retirement Committee is meeting to review the March 31, 2022 investment report from Graystone Consulting, discuss a search for an international value manager, and consider the plan actuary's October 1, 2021 valuation report. The committee will also appoint a fifth member to fill a vacant seat, renew a fiduciary liability policy effective May 1, 2022, and approve invoices totaling $130,804.83. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major policy changes.

• Graystone Consulting investment report for March 31, 2022
• International value manager search discussion
• Actuary report for October 1, 2021 valuation
• Appointment of 5th committee seat
• Fiduciary liability policy renewal effective 5/1/2022–5/1/2023

The General Employees' Retirement Committee approved the October 1, 2021 actuarial valuation report, which sets the required city contribution at $3,691,205 for FY 2023. The board also unanimously retained Trustee Larry Gordon for the 5th seat and approved the renewal of the fiduciary liability policy. The committee delayed the Experience Study until next fiscal year and discussed the pending replacement for Trustee Antonio Ortega, whose term expired.

• Approved October 1, 2021 actuarial valuation report (unanimous)
• Retained Trustee Larry Gordon as 5th committee member (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of fiduciary liability policy (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 2/8/2022 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of all invoices totaling $130,804.83 (unanimous)
• Delayed Experience Study until next fiscal year

Retirement Board - Police & Fire

The North Miami Beach Police & Fire Retirement Committee is meeting to discuss investment consultant reports, a plan actuary valuation, and a fiduciary liability policy, and to approve about $183,038 in invoices for management, legal, and actuary fees. The board will also consider appointing a fifth trustee and review a continuing proof of disability for J. Marin. The agenda is largely routine administrative business.

• Graystone Consulting March 31, 2022 report and international value manager search
• Plan actuary 10/1/2021 valuation report
• Appointment of 5th seat on the committee
• Fiduciary liability policy 4/15/2022 – 4/15/2023
• Invoice approvals totaling $183,038.33

The Police & Fire Retirement Committee unanimously authorized Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP to represent the fund in seeking appointment as Co-Lead Plaintiff in a securities fraud case against Ericsson, with no cost to the fund. The board also adopted the 10/1/2021 actuarial valuation, reappointed Trustee Linda Loizzo, and approved the fiduciary liability policy renewal and all invoices.

• Authorized RGRD to seek Co-Lead Plaintiff role in Ericsson securities litigation (unanimous)
• Adopted 10/1/2021 actuarial valuation as presented by Buck (unanimous)
• Retained Trustee Linda Loizzo as 5th committee member (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of fiduciary liability policy (unanimous)
• Approved all invoices totaling $183,038.33 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 2/8/2022 as amended (unanimous)
• Instructed administrator to follow up on proof of disability for J. Marin
• Agreed to move meeting start time to 10:00 AM

Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board

The North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider approving the minutes from its March 24, 2022 meeting and a budget amendment for fiscal year 2021-2022. The amendment adjusts revenues down to $8.8 million from the original $9 million, primarily due to a lower carryforward fund balance, and reduces District-Wide Improvements spending to $3.4 million. The board will also hear public comment.

• Approval of March 24, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of FY 2021-2022 Budget Amendment No. 1, reducing total revenues from $9M to $8.8M
• Reduction in District-Wide Improvements line item from $3,625,000 to $3,415,754
• Removal of $400,000 for Container Facility for Seniors project
• Increase in West Dixie Highway Streetscape Improvements funding from $200,000 to $210,000

Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency's Redevelopment Advisory Board will review the FY 2021-2022 Annual Budget Amendment, which adjusts revenues to $8.8 million and reduces District-Wide Improvements funding. The board will also approve minutes from its February 7 and March 22, 2022 meetings, the latter of which was cancelled due to lack of quorum.

• Review of FY 2021-2022 Budget Amendment No. 1: revenues reduced from $9M to $8.8M
• District-Wide Improvements line item reduced from $3,625,000 to $3,415,754
• Removal of Container Facility for Seniors project and its $400,000 allocation
• West Dixie Highway Streetscape Improvements increased from $200,000 to $210,000
• Approval of February 7, 2022 and March 22, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Board

The Board will hold quasi-judicial public hearings regarding an awning variance at 2811 NE 164th Street and an elevation modification for a medical marijuana dispensary. The meeting also includes a presentation on multi-family parking regulations analysis.

• Awning variance request for 2811 NE 164th Street to allow 17 feet of encroachment into the side interior setback
• Elevation modification for Jungle Boys medical marijuana dispensary at 3495 North Miami Beach Boulevard
• Presentation on multi-family parking regulations analysis

The Planning and Zoning Board approved two quasi-judicial items: an awning variance at 2811 NE 164th Street and an elevation modification for the Jungle Boys medical marijuana dispensary at 3495 North Miami Beach Boulevard. Both motions passed 5-0. The board also received informational updates on multi-family parking regulations and pending city commission items.

• Granted awning variance at 2811 NE 164th Street allowing 17-foot encroachment into side setback (5-0)
• Approved elevation modification for Jungle Boys medical marijuana dispensary at 3495 North Miami Beach Boulevard with conditions on signage and lighting (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board

The North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board will meet to approve the minutes from its February 15, 2022 meeting and the 2021 Annual Report. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comment and announcements. The Annual Report covers the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and includes financial statements and redevelopment activities.

• Approval of February 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2021 Annual Report (fiscal year ending September 30, 2021)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board

The North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency's Redevelopment Advisory Board is meeting to approve the February 7, 2022 meeting minutes and the 2021 Annual Report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Approval of February 7, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2021 Annual Report

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will hold quasi-judicial public hearings on two site plans: a 14,700 sq ft office building at 11 NW 168th Street and the NMB Venus mixed-use development with a 26-story tower, 439 residential units, and 497 parking spaces at NE 164 Street and NE 21 Avenue, which also requests three variances. The board will also consider an ordinance to lower its quorum from five to four members and a text amendment to move the land development fee schedule from the code to a resolution format. The February 28 meeting was canceled due to lack of quorum.

• Site plan for 14,700 sq ft, four-story office building at 11 NW 168th Street
• NMB Venus: 651,620 sq ft mixed-use development with 439 units, 497 parking spaces, and three variances
• Ordinance to allow four board members to make quorum instead of five
• Text amendment to transfer land development fees from code to resolution format
• Approval of January 10, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Board

The Board will hold quasi-judicial public hearings regarding site plan approvals for two major projects. Additionally, the Board will consider an ordinance to move land development fees from the code to a resolution format.

• Site plan approval for 168 Professional Office Building at 11 NW 168th Street
• Site plan and three variances for 'NMB Venus' mixed-use tower at NE 164 Street and NE 21 Avenue
• Proposed 651,620 square foot development including 439 residential units and 10,760 square feet of retail
• Text amendment to move Land Development Fee Schedule from Appendix A to a resolution format

Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board

The North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider amendments to its Strategic Investment Program, which offers grants up to $250,000 for commercial projects, and will review a specific SIP application. The board will also vote on reimbursements for a senior facility property purchase and for Beefree LLC, and will hear a presentation on the Hanford Boulevard Kit of Parts. Additionally, they will receive an update on the Pop Up Business Incentive program.

• Strategic Investment Program amendments and application
• Reimbursement for Senior Facility Property Purchase
• Reimbursement for Beefree LLC
• Hanford Boulevard Kit of Parts presentation
• Pop Up Business Incentive update

Public Utilities Commission

The Public Utilities Commission reviewed NMB Water's customer service, finance, capital improvement, and community outreach updates. Staff reported collecting $1.56 million in January 2022, reducing outstanding receivables to $10.75 million, and discussed delinquent account enforcement and legal limits. The commission also reviewed capital project statuses and upcoming outreach events.

• $1,557,478 collected in January 2022 from delinquent accounts
• Outstanding utility receivables at $10,754,088 as of January 2022
• Utility lien claims totaled $261,546 in January 2022
• CIP grants: $11.7M for water, $6M for sewer from DEO
• Norwood WTP Improvement Phase 2 bid recommendation for award

General Employees Retirement Committee

The North Miami Beach General Employees' Retirement Committee is meeting to review the annual audit report, investment performance, actuary report, and a DROP interest rate review. They will also approve minutes from November 30, 2021, and ratify invoices totaling $122,643.43, including investment management fees and other expenses.

• KSDT Auditors annual report
• Graystone Consulting investment report as of December 31, 2021
• DROP interest rate review
• Approval of invoices totaling $122,643.43, including $8,125.00 Graystone consulting fees and $16,450.62 Buckhead Capital fees
• Approval of minutes from November 30, 2021

The General Employees' Retirement Committee unanimously approved the clean (unmodified) annual financial statement audit for fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and voted to keep the DROP interest rate at 3%. The board also approved all invoices totaling $122,643.43 and the minutes from the previous meeting. Investment performance for Q4 2021 was reported, with total portfolio market value at $100,629,000 as of December 31, 2021.

• Approved FY2021 annual financial statement audit (unanimous)
• Kept DROP interest rate at 3% (unanimous)
• Approved payment of all invoices totaling $122,643.43 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 11/30/2021 meeting (unanimous)

Retirement Board - Police & Fire

The Police Officers' & Firefighters' Retirement Committee approved the clean annual financial statement audit for FY ending Sept. 30, 2021, and authorized the chairman to sign the audit representation letter. The board also approved a $24,000 experience study by Buck Consultants and tabled a decision on replacing the Cambiar international value manager pending performance review. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY2021 annual financial statement audit (unanimous)
• Authorized chairman to sign audit representation letter (unanimous)
• Approved $24,000 experience study by Buck Consultants (unanimous)
• Tabled international value manager search pending Cambiar performance review
• Approved minutes of Nov. 30, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved invoices totaling $122,827.88 (unanimous)

Public Utilities Commission

The Public Utilities Commission reviewed NMB Water's operations, including customer service, finances, and capital projects. The utility reported $12 million in delinquent receivables and plans to reduce them to $5 million, and discussed a 6% water and 9% sewer rate increase. The meeting also covered utility liens, web portal registrations, and capital improvement project updates.

• Delinquent collections: $12 million receivables, target to reduce to $5 million
• Utility liens: $1,077,910 in new liens since April 2020; $700,000 in pre-2018 liens discovered
• Rate increase: 6% water, 9% sewer
• Water restriction surcharge: discussion on possible removal
• CIP projects: Cravero Force Main and Master Pump Station #4 out for bid

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold quasi-judicial public hearings on several development proposals, including a tentative plat for a senior health campus, a final plat for Canal Park West, a site plan modification for Riverwalk North, a large mixed-use development with two 28-story towers, and a religious-educational facility with variances. The board will also elect a chair and vice-chair, approve prior meeting minutes, and hear public comments.

• Tentative plat for Citadel Care Centers at 1800 NE 168th St and 1875 NE 167th St
• Final plat approval for Canal Park West at 3227 NE 163rd St
• Site plan modification for Riverwalk North at 16395 Biscayne Blvd (glazing reduction from 55,956 to 48,959 sq ft)
• Site plan and variances for NMB Place at 1959-1999 NE 164th St: 1,219,643 sq ft mixed-use, two 28-story towers, 700 residential units, 957 parking spaces
• Site plan and variances for Yeshiva Toras Chaim Toras Emes at 16415 NE 11th Ave: 74,918 sq ft religious-educational facility, 22 parking spaces (code requires 144)

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a site plan and four related variances for NMB Place at 1959-1999 NE 164 Street, conditioned on implementing workforce housing tied to CRA dollars. The board also approved a site plan modification for The Riverwalk North, the final plat for Canal Park West, and a site plan modification with seven variances for Toras Emes. All votes were 6-0 except Toras Emes, which passed 5-1.

• Approved Riverwalk North site plan modification (6-0)
• Approved NMB Place site plan and four variances with workforce housing condition (6-0)
• Approved Canal Park West final plat (6-0)
• Approved Toras Emes site plan modification and seven variances (5-1)
• Elected Joseph Litowich as Chair and Marc St. Vil as Vice Chair (5-0)