Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in North Miami public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues with medium priority
Secure Our Future school referendum
Miami-Dade Schools asked the city to back Referendum 268 on the November 3 ballot, which funds teacher pay and school safety, including charter schools, with an oversight committee.
Overnight cement operations at Solomia
Councilman Burns reported resident complaints about Solomia's cement plant doing overnight concrete pours near 135th Street and Highland Village, and asked staff to verify permits.
Emergency road resurfacing on 132nd Street
The council ratified an emergency $112,000 fix to mill and resurface 132nd Street between North Miami Avenue and 2nd Avenue.
School of Hope charter at North Miami Senior High
Councilman Burns asked how a state-authorized School of Hope charter will share space at North Miami Senior High starting in the 2027-28 school year with kindergarten and first grade, separate from the traditional high school students.
Flood insurance rating protection
Adopting the county's updated mitigation strategy keeps the city compliant with flood insurance rating requirements — which helps keep residents' flood insurance premiums lower.
Possible WJ Bryan or Natural Bridge school closures
Vice Mayor Timothe raised rumors about closing WJ Bryan or Natural Bridge Elementary; district staff said the superintendent has paused any school closures pending further notice.
Employee health and dental insurance for 2027
The city is keeping Cigna for health and vision and switching dental to Aetna for 2027, saving about $41,000. Health costs still went up 9.5%, but that's after negotiating Cigna down from a 16.5% initial ask.
MOCA emergency fire safety repairs
MOCA's cooling system is failing; the council approved up to $859,376 for an 80-ton chiller and air handling replacement, with installation targeted for July.