Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in North Miami public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues with low priority
November meeting schedule and council transition
The mayor proposed cutting meetings to once a month since agendas have been light, but Councilwoman Estimé-Irvin argued twice-monthly meetings protect public access and oversight. No change was made.
Shopping cart ordinance repeal
The city is scrapping its shopping cart rules after an Attorney General opinion found cities can't enforce them — and the rules haven't been used in years anyway. It passed first reading 4-1.
Board of Adjustment summer recess
The board will skip its August 19 meeting while the City Council is on recess, returning in September 2026.
Retirement of Chairman Charles Ernst after 27 years
The board's longtime chairman resigned effective immediately, handing the gavel to Vice Chair McDearmaid. A chair selection will be on the July 16 agenda.
One-acre minimum lot size for auto showrooms
Board members questioned why the C-2BW district requires a one-acre lot for auto showrooms, noting the rule predates vertical showrooms. Staff said they're looking at amending the land development regulations.
FIU Biscayne Bay transfer station operations
The city extended its license agreement with Florida International University to keep operating a transfer station at the Biscayne Bay campus — a continuation of existing solid waste operations.
City fleet vehicle purchases
Three pickup trucks and an SUV, up to $200,000 total, bought through the Florida Sheriffs Association cooperative contract to keep city fleets rolling.
Boating Safety Awareness
With hundreds of registered boats in the city and recent marina accidents nearby, the Safe Boating Week proclamation highlights life jacket use and the state requirement for boating safety education for anyone born after January 1, 1988.