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Downtown Action Plan Advisory Committee
Meetings
- 1:30 PM
- 2nd Friday of every month
- MOCA
Conference Room
770 NE 125th Street
North Miami, FL 33161
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Members
| Member | Appointed By | Appointed Date | Term Ending * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernadette Pierre | Mayor Desulme | 02-25-2025 | 11-02-2026 |
| Dave Burney | Mayor Desulme | 03-26-2024 | 11-12-2026 |
| Amanda Covach | Mayor Desulme | 03-11-2025 | 11-03-2026 |
| Jeff Mondesir | Vice Mayor Timothe | 07-12-2022 | 11-17-2026 |
| Dr. Lumana Joseph | Vice Mayor Timothe | 02-14-2023 | 11-17-2026 |
| Clifford Williams | Vice Mayor Timothe | 02-13-2024 | 11-17-2026 |
| Sebastian Scelma | Councilman Burns | 01-28-2025 | 11-07-2028 |
| Geo Darder | Councilman Burns | 01-28-2025 | 11-07-2028 |
| Max Wolfe Sturnman | Councilman Burns | 01-28-2025 | 11-07-2028 |
| Dana Magloire Fenelon | Councilwoman Estimé-Irvin | 07-08-2025 | 11-03-2026 |
| Vacant | Councilwoman Estimé-Irvin | N/A | N/A |
| Francis Jacob | Councilwoman Estimé-Irvin | 10-11-2022 | 11-17-2026 |
| Farrah Meme | Councilman Charles | 02-25-2025 | 11-07-2028 |
| Michael McDearmaid | Councilman Charles | 03-26-2024 | 11-12-2026 |
| Marie Frantz Ducoste Jean Pharuns | Councilman Charles | 03/11/2025 | 11/07/2028 |
*As per Section 2-402(B) of the City of North Miami’s Land Development Regulations, the terms of all members shall commence upon appointment, and shall coincide with the term of the mayor or city council member making the appointment. When a committee member's term expires, the member shall continue to be an active member until such time that the city council reappoints or makes a new appointment.
Member Information
The DAPAC is comprised of a minimum of eleven (11) and a maximum of fifteen (15) members. The DAPAC will consist of several key community stakeholders with representation from the City’s local Arts/Cultural, Education, Film industry and business community. Examples include, but are not limited to, a representative from MOCA, downtown business owners/tenants, Chamber of Commerce representatives, Business Development Board representative, University partners and other stakeholders.
Roles & Responsibilities
The purpose of the members of the DAPAC is to assist in the implementation of the recommendations of the adopted Master Plan; the DAPAC will also assist in the creation of the conceptual plan and community meetings envisioned for the downtown. Members have the following duties:
- Act as an ambassador for the Action Plan with peers, neighbors and colleagues to further build momentum, participation and constructive feedback on the process and the master Plan and the future revitalization of the Downtown area
- Communicate and coordinate with the member’s constituent group to represent the group’s perspective on key issues and convey information from the DAPAC back to the stakeholders
- Participate actively in and help market the project’s community outreach efforts.
- Regularly attend DAPAC meetings and contribute constructively out of the experience and knowledge that they possess
- Review and provide comments/recommendations on project materials and draft plans
- Understand and articulate the DAPAC’s purpose, responsibilities and work plan
About the Committee
The Downtown Action Plan Advisory Committee ("DAPAC") was created to "assist in the implementation of the adopted major corridor and downtown master plan as well as the accompanying concept and action plans" as indicated in Section 2-401 of the City of North Miami Land Development Regulations.
Ordinance 1481
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John Lorfils, MBA, FRA-RA
Senior Assistant City Manager/Economic Development DirectorPhone: 305-893-6511 Ext. 19051