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Home My WebLink About05.26.2021 Regular City Council MeetingCity of Miami Gardens City Council Minutes May 26, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session, May 26 2021, beginning at 07:00:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, 18605 NW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida. The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Rodney Harris, Vice Mayor Reggie Leon, Councilwoman Shannon Campbell, Councilwoman Shannan Ighodaro, Councilwoman Linda Julien, Councilman Robert Stephens, and Councilwoman Katrina Wilson. Also in attendance were: City Manager Cameron Benson, City Attorney Sonja Dickens, and City Clerk Mario Bataille. 2. INVOCATION Councilman Stephens delivered the Invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Recited in unison. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes – May 12, 2021 A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Campbell, to approve the minutes passed and carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council. Mayor Harris Yes Vice Mayor Leon Yes Councilwoman Campbell Yes Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes Councilwoman Julien Yes Councilman Stephens Yes Councilwoman Wilson Yes 5. ORDER OF BUSINESS DocuSign Envelope ID: 913808C3-4182-45BA-BF23-E7F7F1CB8067 Page 2 of 8 Regular City Council Meeting May 26, 2021 A motion to approve the agenda made by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilman Stephens, passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote. 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH) 6.1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY CITY MANAGER BENSON. City Manager provided an over on this presentation. Mayor Harris, joined by the City Council unveiled portraits of all City of Miami Gardens Mayors that will be placed in the Commission Chambers. Mayor Harris thanked staff for this commemoration and provided additional remarks. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Brenda Providence, 2021 NW 154 Street Miami Gardens, FL appeared before City Council and expressed concerns about housing options, predatory lending and City expenditures. Rea Hughes, 3335 NW 180 Street Miami Gardens, FL appeared before City Council and inquired about the All American City designation and status of inter local agreement related to traffic. Gale Olivia Cunningham, 19001 NW 14th Avenue Road appeared before City Council and expressed concerns about Agenda Items and concerns being presented to residents prior to the Agenda being published. 8. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING: 9. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 9.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING BUDGETARY TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Manager Benson briefed the City Council on the item and proposed amendment on the to transfer funds from the General Fund FY 2021 Working Capital accounts to offset the costs relating to the 2021 Summer Jobs Program. DocuSign Envelope ID: 913808C3-4182-45BA-BF23-E7F7F1CB8067 Page 3 of 8 Regular City Council Meeting May 26, 2021 A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilwoman Campbell, to approve the Ordinance on Second Reading. Councilwoman Wilson inquired about the number of students that will be impacted by the program. Councilman Stephens inquired about the method that will be utilized to inform the residents on this programs. Responding to the questions posed by both Council Members, City Manager Benson expounded on the number of students the program will assist and the process in place to recruit students interested in this program. A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilwoman Campbell, to amend the Ordinance on Second Reading passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote of the City Council. There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question. A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilwoman Campbell, to approve the Ordinance as amended on Second Reading passed and carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council. Mayor Harris Yes Vice Mayor Leon Yes Councilwoman Campbell Yes Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes Councilwoman Julien Yes Councilman Stephens Yes Councilwoman Wilson Yes 10. RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 11. CONSENT AGENDA: 11.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE CARES ACT ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVEN THOUSAND DocuSign Envelope ID: 913808C3-4182-45BA-BF23-E7F7F1CB8067 Page 4 of 8 Regular City Council Meeting May 26, 2021 FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($7,500), FOR THE GRANT WRITING 101 WORKSHOP; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE JESSIE TRICE 'JTCHS SUBDIVISION' FINAL PLAT FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 20612 NW 27TH AVE, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA 33056, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING A FINAL PLAT FOR ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 16401 NW 37TH AVE, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA 33054, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF THE QUICK-BUILD PILOT PROJECT AT THE INTERSECTION OF NW 22 AVENUE AND NW BUNCHE PARK DRIVE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER(S) AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RELY UPON CONTRACT NO. 16-17-001(P) AND FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES STATE TERM CONTRACT NUMBER 43230000-15-02 TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS NOT EXCEEDING ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-EIGHT DOLLARS AND FIFTY-NINE CENTS ($156,368.59) TO SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP. TO PROVIDE MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSING AND SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilman Stephens, to approve the Consent Agenda passed and carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council. Mayor Harris Yes Vice Mayor Leon Yes DocuSign Envelope ID: 913808C3-4182-45BA-BF23-E7F7F1CB8067 Page 5 of 8 Regular City Council Meeting May 26, 2021 Councilwoman Campbell Yes Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes Councilwoman Julien Yes Councilman Stephens Yes Councilwoman Wilson Yes 12. RESOLUTION(S) 13. QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS/JENNINGS DISCLOSURE: City Attorney Dickens reminded City Council of the Jennings Disclosure procedures. To which all Council Members indicated they had no ex-parte communications on any of the Quasi-Judicial Zoning Items. Planning and Zoning Director Nakeischea Smith briefed all interested parties on the City's Quasi-Judicial Hearing procedures. City Clerk Bataille administered the oath of truthfulness to City Staff and all interested parties that will provide testimony on any Quasi-Judicial Items. 13.1 ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S): 13.2 ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 13.3 RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 13.3.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY STEPHANE W LOISEAU ON BEHALF OF TANJA LAND 712 LLC, TO REDUCE THE SIDE SETBACK TO 2 FEET WHERE THE MINIMUM ALLOWABLE IS 7.5 FEET AND TO REDUCE THE REAR SETBACK TO 4 FEET WHERE THE MINIMUM ALLOWABLE IS 20 FEET, FOR THE PROPOSED AIR PARK WAREHOUSE PROJECT ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON NW 37TH AVENUE AND NW 154TH TERRACE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Director Smith presented the item and recommended approval. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilman Stephens, to approve the Resolution. DocuSign Envelope ID: 913808C3-4182-45BA-BF23-E7F7F1CB8067 Page 6 of 8 Regular City Council Meeting May 26, 2021 Councilwoman Wilson inquired about the necessity of the set back and the proposed usage. Councilman Stephens inquired about the proposed usage. Responding to the questions posed by Councilwoman Wilson and Councilman Stephens, City Attorney Dickens suggested to Council the best course for action may be to defer the item to a time certain in order for the applicant to address the questions raised by the City Council. City Manager Benson suggested the Item be deferred to June 23, 2021 at 7:00 PM. A motion made by Councilwoman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Stephens, to defer the Item to June 23, 2021 City Council Meeting passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote of the City Council. 14. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK (3 MINUTES EACH) City Manager Benson congratulated Mayor Harris and former Mayor Gibson and Mayor Gilbert on the unveiling of their portraits. City Attorney Dickens echoed the same sentiments as the City Manager. City Clerk Bataille congratulated the Mayors. 15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES EACH) Councilman Robert Stephens announced the final Hurricane Preparedness Clinic, Thursday, June3, 2021 at Buccaneer Park. Councilman Stephens announced that he is hosting a Legislative Update/Town Hall meeting with State Senator Shevrin Jones, Thursday, June 3, 2021. Councilman Stephens announced his Hurricane Supply Give Away, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Betty. T. Ferguson Recreational Complex. Councilman Stephens announced he will host the World Elder Abuse Day Symposium, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Betty. T. Ferguson Recreational Complex. DocuSign Envelope ID: 913808C3-4182-45BA-BF23-E7F7F1CB8067 Page 7 of 8 Regular City Council Meeting May 26, 2021 Councilman Stephens introduced Legislative Analyst Cameron Floyd. Councilwoman Shannan Ighodaro announced Unmasking the Faces of COVID to be held Saturday, May 29, 2021. Councilwoman Ighodaro announced Senior Prom – June 12, 2021 at Bunche Park Recreational Center. Councilwoman Linda Julien congratulated Mayor Harris on the unveiling of his portrait. Councilwoman Julien thanked all those who attended the first annual Hattian Heritage Month Film showcasing the documentary 1804 The Hidden History of Hatti. Councilwoman Julien congratulated Legislative Analyst Natalia Ali on her leadership, execution and planning of a successful event. Councilwoman Julien thanked the parks Staff, Assistant Chief Nargiso and the Police Department for all their hard work. Councilwoman Julien thanked the Miami Dolphins for being great community partners. Councilwoman Julien encouraged small businesses within the City to apply for the Emerging Small Business Award. Councilwoman Julien encouraged middle school students within the City of Miami Gardens to apply for the Haitian Heritage Month Essay Contest. Councilwoman Shannon Campbell thanked the volunteers who participated in the May 15, 2021 Community Clean-Up. Councilwoman Campbell thanked Senator Shevrin Jones and Representative Felicia Robinson for attending her Virtual Town Hall meeting on May 18, 2021. Councilwoman Campbell announced the Bahas Reunion taking place on June 19, 2021. Councilwoman Katrina Wilson announced the Juneteenth Celebration taking placed on June 19, 2021 at Calder Casino. Councilwoman Wilson continued to speak on the responsibility of Mayor and City Council to promote an environment that is safe. Therefore, at the next Meet Me DocuSign Envelope ID: 913808C3-4182-45BA-BF23-E7F7F1CB8067 Page 8 of 8 Regular City Council Meeting May 26, 2021 Monday on June 7, 2021 the City Manager will be presenting on the precautionary steps the City has taken as it related to COVID-19 and hurricane preparedness. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilman Stephens, directing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Career Source of South Florida for the Summer Youth Program passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote. Vice Mayor Leon reminded everyone on the free legal aid services provided by the City in partnership with the Legal Services of Greater Miami. Mayor Harris thanked everyone on the unveiling of the Mayoral Portraits. 16. WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC 17. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss before this body, the meeting adjourned without objection at 8:16 p.m. Rodney Harris, Mayor Mario Bataille, City Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: 913808C3-4182-45BA-BF23-E7F7F1CB8067