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Home My WebLink About06.09.2021 Regular City Council MeetingCity of Miami Gardens City Council Minutes June 9, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session, June 09 2021, beginning at 07:00 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 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes – May 26, 2021 A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilman Stephens, 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 Motion to approve the Agenda made by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Campbell, was approved by unanimous voice vote. DocuSign Envelope ID: 37CEB8D4-C710-42E7-B58D-2D570A085383 Page 2 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 2021 Councilwoman Wilson indicated she would like to pull item 11.3 from the Consent Agenda. A motion to pull item 11.3 from the Consent Agenda was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilwoman Wilson, was approved by a unanimous voice vote. 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH) 6.1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS Mayor Rodney Harris recognized several students from Norland High School who participated in the Aspen Challenge and Progressors Over Poverty to help their community. Additionally, Mayor Harris acknowledge Miami Norland and Miami Carol City Senior High students who participated in the I Am Ministries Black Heritage Knowledge Bowl, and present each participant with a small token of our appreciation. 6.2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY COUNCILWOMAN SHANNON CAMPBELL. Councilwoman Shannon Campbell recognized the men of City of Miami Gardens who are fathers and exemplify something positive for the City. 6.3. 2021 FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE SESSION UPDATE. City Lobbyist Yolanda Cash Jackson of Becker and Poliakoff appeared before the City Council and provided an update on the 2021 Florida Legislative Session. City Manager Benson inquired whether the Home Base Business Bill was executed by Governor DeSantis. Ms. Jackson indicated the bill has not been signed by the Governor and was joined by LaToya Sheals who further briefed the City Council on the Home Base Business Bill. Vice Mayor Leon thanked Mrs. Cash-Jackson publicly for working diligently to secure vaccines for the Miami Gardens community. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS DocuSign Envelope ID: 37CEB8D4-C710-42E7-B58D-2D570A085383 Page 3 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 2021 Brenda Providence, 2021 NW 154 Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council to express her excitement about the Citizens Academy. Additional comments were made about agenda items. Nathan Price, 21205 NW 14 Place, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council to express concerns about illegal contractors and them targeting vulnerable residents. Additional concerns were expressed regarding staff interactions with the residents. Tamara Price, 21205 NW Place, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council to express frustrations over the permitting process. Gale Olivia Cunningham, 19001 NW 14th Avenue Road, Miami FL, appeared before the City Council to express concerns regarding communication with and between Council Members and residents. Additional comments were made asking Council to consider indicating that events are funded by tax payers dollars. Rea Hughes, 3335 NW 180 Street Miami Gardens, FL appeared before the City Council to express concerns agenda item 11.2 and the associated interlocal agreement. Oscar Braynon I, 1701 NW 191 Street, Miami Gardens, FL, provided written communication in support of Item 11.2. 8. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING: 9. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 10. RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 11. CONSENT AGENDA: 11.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA REESTABLISHING THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS CITIZENS ACADEMY; 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, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST RESPECTIVELY, THAT CERTAIN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO ASSUME CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES INCLUDING THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES PERTAINING TO ITS LOCAL DocuSign Envelope ID: 37CEB8D4-C710-42E7-B58D-2D570A085383 Page 4 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 2021 MUNICIPAL STREETS, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; 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, RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF JUNE AS CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2021; 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, APPROVING ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO THE MIAMI GARDENS SMALL BUSINESS INITIATIVE PROGRAM (“MGSBIP”), TO AID SMALL BUSINESSES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY THIS GRANT PROCESS; 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, FLORIDA, RECGNIZING JUNE 10, 2021, AS SCOTT LAKE ELEMENTARY END OF THE YEAR SCHOOL COMMUNITY ACTIVITY AND WAIVING FEE USAGE FOR THE USE OF THE SHOWMOBILE; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID TO BEJAR CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES RELATED TO THE OVERALL IMPROVEMENTS TO ANDOVER PARK IN RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NUMBER 20-21-007; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO PLAYMORE RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $379,840.60 FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF AN INCLUSIVE/SENSORY PLAYGROUND AT ANDOVER PARK,BY RELYING UPON THE SOURCEWELL-NATIONAL JOINT POWER ALLIANCE (NJPA) CONTRACT #030117, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BOND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN USING GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT WITH PLAYMORE RECREATIONAL DocuSign Envelope ID: 37CEB8D4-C710-42E7-B58D-2D570A085383 Page 5 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 2021 PRODUCTS AND SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDERS NOT TO EXCEED $240,000 PER YEAR TO PAVEMENT TECHNOLOGY, INC. BY RELYING ON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CITY OF MARGATE BID NUMBER 2019-009; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AGREEING TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE FOR THE VISTA LAGO MULTIPURPOSE MAINTENANCE SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS - NORTH AND REMAIN DORMANT IF ANY ASSOCIATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CDD) FAILS TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AGREEING TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE FOR THE VISTA LAGO MULTIPURPOSE MAINTENANCE SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT – SOUTH IF ANY ASSOCIATION AND/OR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CDD) FAILS TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING WORKFORCE HOUSING IN THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REPORT ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; SUPPORTING THE INCORPORATION OF WORKFORCE HOUSING AS AN ELIGIBLE ACTIVITY FOR INCREASED DENSITY BONUSES WITHIN THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilwoman Campbell, 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 Councilwoman Campbell Yes DocuSign Envelope ID: 37CEB8D4-C710-42E7-B58D-2D570A085383 Page 6 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 2021 Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes Councilwoman Julien Yes Councilman Stephens Yes Councilwoman Wilson Yes 12. RESOLUTION(S) 12.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE BEAUTIFICATION SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OVER THE AGE OF FIFTY-FIVE (55); PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilwoman Wilson inquired if more resources can be put in place to expand this project into a program that will include reliable resources for seniors. In response, City Manager Benson thanked Vice Mayor Leon for the sponsorship of the item and stated there will be opportunities and a comprehensive item forthcoming that will address the concerns of the dais in improving the living conditions for the City’s senior population. In response, Vice Mayor Leon added that this item has a component where local/small businesses will be able to provide services. Councilman Stephens offered comments thanking Vice Mayor Leon for sponsoring the item and encouraged the City Manager’s proposal of a comprehensive initiative to address the needs of the elderly community. Councilwoman Campbell inquired and suggested that a dollar amount is attached to the item that is forthcoming by the City Manager. In response, the City Manager answered in the affirmative to the question posed by Councilwoman Campbell. In response, Vice Mayor Leon indicated that the program will operate on a first come basis and will be ran through the Department of Civic Engagement. Vice Mayor Leon offered additional comments indicating there is an opportunity for the project to gain corporate sponsorship. DocuSign Envelope ID: 37CEB8D4-C710-42E7-B58D-2D570A085383 Page 7 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 2021 A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilwoman Campbell, to approve the Resolution 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 13. QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS/JENNINGS DISCLOSURE: City Clerk Mario Bataille administered the oath of truthfulness to all interested parties for all quasi-judicial zoning items. 13.1 ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S): 13.1.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE II – “ADMINISTRATION”, ARTICLE X - "ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES”, ARTICLE XV – “PLANNED CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PCD) AND ENTERTAINMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT (EO)”, OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Manager Benson provided an overview on the item and recommended approval. Mayor opened the floor for public comments. There being no public comments, Mayor Harris closed the floor. A motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilwoman Campbell, to approve the Ordinance on First Reading. Councilman Stephens expressed his support on the work force housing component of the proposed Ordinance. DocuSign Envelope ID: 37CEB8D4-C710-42E7-B58D-2D570A085383 Page 8 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 2021 There being no further comments, Mayor Harris called the question. A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilwoman Campbell, to approve the Ordinance on First 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 13.2 ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 13.3 RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 14. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK (3 MINUTES EACH) 15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES EACH) Councilman Stephens spoke on the need to share the positive news that the City is doing with the Community. And suggested the City needs to launch a better marketing campaign story to share the positive things that are taking place in the City. A motion to launch an aggressive marketing campaign made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Vice Mayor Leon, passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote. Councilman Stephens thanked the City departments for their support on the Town Hall meeting with Senator Shevrin Jones Office and the Hurricane Supply Drive Thru. He further announced the World Elder Abuse Fair taking place on Tuesday, June 15th and applications are being accepted for the Higher Education Scholarship Program. Councilwoman Ighodaro offered comments about the success of the Unmasking the Faces of Covid event and thanked the City for their support. She also DocuSign Envelope ID: 37CEB8D4-C710-42E7-B58D-2D570A085383 Page 9 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 2021 thanked those who participated in the Virtual Town Hall meeting and announced the upcoming Senior Prom. Lastly, she thanked the City Manager and staff for their support and efforts in planning these events. Councilwoman Julien offered comments congratulating her colleagues for championing workforce housing. Additional, Councilwoman Julien provided comments about the growing concerns of roof scams within the City. Lastly, She announced of the start of the Grant Writing Program starting on June 16th. Councilwoman Campbell offered comments in support of the City providing a verified list of contractors to help residents avoid scams. Additionally, She wished all the fathers a Happy Father’s Day. Lastly, Councilwoman Campbell announced her upcoming virtual town hall meeting and the Bahas Reunion. Councilwoman Wilson announced the final virtual meet me Monday meeting will take place in June. Beginning in July the meetings will commence in person. Lastly, Councilwoman spoke on the upcoming Juneteenth Holiday and Celebration taking place in the City. Vice Mayor Leon announced June 18th is the last day for vaccines at the Hard Rock Stadium. He continued to thank his colleagues and staff for all the support in getting residence vaccinated. Mayor Harris offered condolences to Councilwoman Campbell’s family and announced the upcoming senior citizens fishing trip. Lastly, he wished all the fathers a Happy Father’s Day. 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 8:35 p.m. Rodney Harris, Mayor Mario Bataille, City Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: 37CEB8D4-C710-42E7-B58D-2D570A085383