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City Council Minutes
June 22, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Jun 22 2022, beginning at 05:30:00 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 11, 2022
A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilwoman
Wilson, to approve the minutes passed and carried by a 7 to 0 roll
call vote of the City Council.
Vice Mayor Leon Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
Mayor Harris Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens Yes
5. ORDER OF BUSINESS
Mayor Harris added a Special Presentation to the Agenda.
Councilwoman Campbell pulled item 11.1 and 11.3 from the Consent Agenda.
A motion made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilwoman
Campbell, to approve the Agenda as amended passed and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
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6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH)
6.1. SPECIAL PRESENATION - CITIZEN ACADEMY GRADUATION
Deputy City Manager Craig Clay provided an overview on the Citizen
Academy.
Deputy City Manager Craig Clay was joined by the Mayor and City
Council in recognizing the following members of 2022 Graduating Class
of the Citizen Academy:
Tina Alexander
Paulette Bartlett
Josette Elysee
Yvonne Hart
Ruby Hogan
Stephanie Major
LaEatrice McMurray
Alicia Melton
Lesleye Roberts
Audry Ward
Patricia Wright
6.2. PRESENTATION OF EMERGING SMALL BUSINESS AWARD TO ICE
CREAM HEAVEN
Councilwoman Julien was joined by the Mayor and City Council in
presenting Ice Cream Heaven with Emerging Small Business Award.
6.3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO ASHLEY ADIRIKA ON HER ACADEMIC
ACHIEVEMENT.
Councilwoman Julien recognized Miami Gardens Resident Ms. Ashley
Adirika for being accepted to all eight Ivy Leagues School: Brown,
Columbia, Darmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, and Yale.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jordan Owens, 151 NW 209th Terrace, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before
the City Council and shared concerns with the aesthetics of Andover Middle
School. Additionally, he spoke on the technical services he provides utilizing QR
Code.
Dianah Hill, 1001 NW 175th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the
City Council and shared concerns regarding pet owner pick up their pets feces
and requested the City enforce "Poop N Scoop".
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Ariyah Bellefleur, Nahla Tmothe, and Laila Timothe of the Royal Rebels All Star
Cheer Program appeared before the City Council and thanked Councilwoman
Julien for her sponsorship to their program.
Rea Hughes, 335 NW 180th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the
City Council and shared traffic safety concerns exiting Gardens Promenade
Shopping Center. She continued to congratulate the 2022 Citizen Academy
Graduates.
Gale Cunningham, 19001 NW 14th Ave. Road, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared
before the City Council and congratulated the 2022 Citizen Academy Graduates.
She continued to make general comments on the elected officials and citizen
coming together.
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, AUTHORIZING TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR THE
MIAMI-DADE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION’S
(TPO) SMART PROGRAM PEER EXCHANGE & EVALUATION OF
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN,
ON BEHALF OF MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS; PROVIDING FOR
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
11.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM VICE MAYOR
LEON’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,500.00), TO WINSTON’S
WORLD ENTERTAINMENT LLC. FOR SPONSORSHIP OF KARAOKE
IN THE GARDENS; 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, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE CITY OF
BETTY T. FERGUSON RECREATIONAL COMPLEX AMPHITHEATER
AND STAFFING, FOR THE MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH ALUMNI
ASSOCIATION'S COMMUNITY PICNIC ON SATURDAY, JULY 16,
2022; AUTHORIZING AN IN-KIND SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT IN THE
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND
EIGHTY ONE DOLLARS ($6,581.00), FROM THE GENERAL FUNDS
ACCOUNT FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND
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POLICE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
11.4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM VICE MAYOR
LEON’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00), TO HOST A SENIOR CITIZEN
FOURTH OF JULY LUNCHEON; 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, SUPPORTING NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME
WATCH PROGRAMS IN THE RESIDENTIAL AREA 3; AUTHORIZING
A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLORS
($1,000.00) EACH TO THE BUNCHE PARK, SCOTT LAKES,
CRESTVIEW/ROLLING OAKS CRIME & NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
PROGRAMS FROM COUNCILWOMAN SHANNAN "LADY"
IGHODARO'S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF THE REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN'S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00)
TO PRIDE LINES; 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, RECOGNIZING ASHLEY ADIRIKA FOR HER
EXTRODINARY ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN BEING ACCEPTED
INTO ALL EIGHT IVY LEAGUE COLLEGES; 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, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN'S SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOSAND FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($2,500.00) FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL OFF TO COLLEGE
GIVEAWAY; 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, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILMAN
STEPHENS’ PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,200) IN
SUPPORT OF FATHER’S M.I.A. “DADDY/ DAUGHTER” GALA;
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, APPROVING OF THE DECEMBER 2021 CITY
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OF MIAMI GARDENS STATE HOUSING INITIATIVE PARTNERSHIP
(SHIP) AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (AHAC)
INCENTIVE STRATEGIES REVIEW REPORT, A COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; 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
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
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 TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR THE
MIAMI-DADE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION’S
(TPO) SMART PROGRAM PEER EXCHANGE & EVALUATION OF
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN,
ON BEHALF OF MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS; PROVIDING FOR
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Answering questions posed by Councilwoman Campbell, Mayor Harris
provided an overview on the Item and his determination on selecting
Councilwoman Julien to travel on behalf of the Mayor.
Vice Mayor Leon spoke in support of the Item and importance to have
representation from the City as part of the peer exchange program.
A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, 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
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Councilwoman Wilson Yes
12.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE CITY OF
BETTY T. FERGUSON RECREATIONAL COMPLEX AMPHITHEATER
AND STAFFING, FOR THE MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH ALUMNI
ASSOCIATION'S COMMUNITY PICNIC ON SATURDAY, JULY 16,
2022; AUTHORIZING AN IN-KIND SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT IN THE
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND
EIGHTY ONE DOLLARS ($6,581.00), FROM THE GENERAL FUNDS
ACCOUNT FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND
POLICE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Campbell, Vice Mayor
Leon provided an overview on the Item.
A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, 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:
Planning and Zoning Director Nakeischea Smith provided the rules for the Quasi-
Judicial Items.
City Clerk Bataille administered the oath of truthfulness to all interested parties
for this evening Quasi-Judicial Item.
13.1 ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S):
13.2 ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
13.2.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE IX SEC. 34-287-
TABLE 1 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO
PROVIDE EXTRA REQUIRMENTS FOR VEHICLE FUELING
STATIONS AND AMENDING ARTICLE IX SEC. 34-288- USES
PERMITTED WITH EXTRA REQUIREMENTS OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO CREATE REGULATIONS
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FOR VEHICLE FUELING STATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment.
There being no public comment, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
City Manager Benson provided an overview of the item and
recommended approval.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Julien, seconded by Vice
Mayor Leon, to approve the Ordinance 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
13.3 RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
14. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
(3 MINUTES EACH)
14.1. CITY MANAGER QUARTERLY REPORT
14.2. GOB QUARTERLY REPORT
15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES
EACH)
Answering a question posed by Councilman Stephens, City Manager Benson
spoke on the schedule of the upcoming Budget Workshops.
Councilman Stephens indicated he would like the City to have 2 to 3 Budget
Workshops prior to the first budget hearing.
Councilman Stephens reported on the following sponsored initiatives, meetings,
and events:
Annual World Elder Abuse Day
S.T.E.M. Saturday
Hurricane Supply Giveaway
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Internet for All Initiative
Table Talk Tuesday
Summer Gas Giveaway
Sickle Cell Wellness and Awareness in the Park
Councilwoman Campbell reported on the following sponsored initiatives,
meetings, and events:
Young Voices Poetry Competition
Bahas Reunion
Councilwoman Campbell shared her excitement for the City of Miami Gardens
becoming a host City for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Councilwoman Wilson reported on the following sponsored initiatives, meetings,
and events:
Juneteenth Celebration
Street Fair and Marketplace
HBCU Combine
Vice Mayor Leon reported on the following sponsored initiatives, meetings, and
events:
Juneteenth Celebration
African American's in Journalism
Vice Mayor Leon spoke on the City becoming a host City for the upcoming FIFA
World Cup and the City has begun to have discussion on the impact these large
scale events has on the City economically but also to create ways that they are
not a burden on the residents.
Mayor Harris stated he is proud to be a resident and representative of the City
Miami Gardens. He continued to share general comments on the City's
continued growth and success.
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 6:47p.m.
Rodney Harris, Mayor
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Mario Bataille, City Clerk
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