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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.22.2021 Regular City Council MeetingCity of Miami Gardens City Council Minutes September 22, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session, Sep 22 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 Robert Stephens delivered the Invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Recited in unison. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. ORDER OF BUSINESS The following items was added to the Consent Agenda - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM VICE MAYOR REGGIE LEON’S SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00), TO SUPPORT THE MIAMI-DADE NAACP YOUTH COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA , ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILWOMAN KATRINA WILSON SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00) TO SUPPORT THE RESIDENTIAL AREA 4 EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Vice Mayor Leon pulled 11.10 from the Consent Agenda. DocuSign Envelope ID: F44C527D-68D8-4A2E-B169-040501B3130B Page 2 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting September 22, 2021 Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Vice Mayor Leon, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended passed and carried by a 7-0 voice vote. 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH) 6.1. CITIZEN ACADEMY SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mayor Harris provided an overview on the item and introduced Deputy City Manager Craig Clay who briefed the City Council on the 2021 Citizen Academy class. Mayor Harris was joined by the City Council in presenting Certificates of Competition to the 2021 Graduating Class of the Citizen Academy. 6.2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY VICE MAYOR REGGIE LEON Vice Mayor Leon was joined by Consul General of Bahamas in Miami Linda Mackery and CEO of Bahamas Global Clearance in presenting Betty Verbal, CEO of First Prevention and Dialysis, for outstanding public service. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Howard Dupree, 1734 NW 192nd Street, Miami Gardens, FL appeared before the City Council and spoke in opposition of consent agenda Items 11.4 and 11.5. Referencing Item 12.1, he continued to speak in support of the Red Light Camera Enforcement Program. Gale Cunningham, 19001 NW 14th Avenue Road, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and spoke on the role of the advisory board in providing the advise on Agenda Items. She continued to encourage the City Council to appoint members to the various advisory boards/committees and seek their input on future agenda items. Sonia Flowers, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and shared concerns regarding the City's Red Light Camera Program as it relates to who calibrates and services the cameras. Additionally she shared concerns regarding the intersection adjacent to the Senor Center. Francis Ragoo, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and spoke in support of item 12.1. Brenda Providence, 2021 NW 154th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, provided the following written communication: I am in full support of televising public meetings in Miami Gardens. We have been asking for it for years. Even in this DocuSign Envelope ID: F44C527D-68D8-4A2E-B169-040501B3130B Page 3 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting September 22, 2021 technological age, for various reasons some of our residents can’t log onto a computer to watch or log onto a radio station to listen. This will help to bridge the gap & encourage our residents to get involved. Thanks for all you do. 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 , ALLOCATING FUNDS TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL PROGRAMS AND CRIME WATCH ORGANIZATION IN THE CITY; 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, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM VICE MAYOR REGGIE LEON’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00), TO SUPPORT THE ISSIAH JOHN EDWARDS LEGACY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP GALA; 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 CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE WITH COMCAST FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS PUBLIC ACCESS CHANNEL 77; 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 ALLOCATING TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000) FROM COUNCILWOMAN KATRINA WILSON'S SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT THE JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION, NUNC PRO TUNC TO JUNE 19, 2021, PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA ALLOCATING FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000) FROM COUNCILWOMAN KATRINA WILSON'S SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT THE WOMEN'S EXPOSITION IN FY 2020-2021, NUNC PRO TUNC TO DECEMBER 2020, PROVIDING DocuSign Envelope ID: F44C527D-68D8-4A2E-B169-040501B3130B Page 4 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting September 22, 2021 FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE MIAMI- DADE COUNTY BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR ROLLING OAKS PARK; 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, AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA MUNICIPAL INSURANCE TRUST (FMIT) FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION, GENERAL LIABILITY, PROPERTY AND CASUALTY, AND AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED, ONE MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE THOUSAND AND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE DOLLARS ($1,821,829.00) FOR THIS PURPOSE; 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, AWARDING A BID TO ANTHONY BRUNSON, P.A. IN RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NUMBER 20-21- 016; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT AND RENEWAL AGREEMENTS NOT TO EXCEED $74,300 ANNUALLY FOR THREE YEARS FOR THIS PURPOSE; 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, AUTHORIZING THE THIRD RENEWAL OF AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID (ITB) NUMBER 16-17-033, ASPHALT ROADWAY RESURFACING; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS NOT TO EXCEED THE BUDGETED AMOUNT; 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, AUTHORIZING THE PIGGYBACKING OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT DMS- 12/13-007 FOR REAL ESTATE SERVICES, NUNC PRO TUNC, TO OCTOBER 1, 2020; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This Item was pulled from the Consent Agenda. DocuSign Envelope ID: F44C527D-68D8-4A2E-B169-040501B3130B Page 5 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting September 22, 2021 11.11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM VICE MAYOR REGGIE LEON’S SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00), TO SUPPORT THE MIAMI-DADE NAACP YOUTH COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA , ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILWOMAN KATRINA WILSON SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00) TO SUPPORT THE RESIDENTIAL AREA 4 EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion offered by Mayor Harris, 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 Councilwoman Campbell Yes Vice Mayor Leon 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 THE PIGGYBACKING OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT DMS- 12/13-007 FOR REAL ESTATE SERVICES, NUNC PRO TUNC, TO OCTOBER 1, 2020; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Answering a question posed by Vice Mayor Leon, Deputy City Manager Clay explained the item. Mr. Clay made it known prior to the sell any property it will be brought for Council consideration and approval. Councilman Stephens spoke on the importance of the City Council setting a policy plan that relates to the sell of City owned property. DocuSign Envelope ID: F44C527D-68D8-4A2E-B169-040501B3130B Page 6 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting September 22, 2021 Councilwoman Wilson spoke on the importance of for the City to develop a Comprehensive Strategic Plan. A motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Vice Mayor Leon, to approve the item. There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question. A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Vice Mayor Leon, to approve the Item 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 A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilwoman Wilson, to direct the City Manager to do all things necessary for the development of a Strategic Plan 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 12.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE THE RED LIGHT CAMERA ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. DocuSign Envelope ID: F44C527D-68D8-4A2E-B169-040501B3130B Page 7 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting September 22, 2021 Councilwoman Ighodaro stated this item is based on the numerous complaints she has from residents regarding the City's Red Light Camera Enforcement Program. A motion was made by Councilwoman Ighodaro to approve the Resolution. The motion failed due to lack of second. 13. QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS/JENNINGS DISCLOSURE: 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) 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) Councilman Stephens reported on the recently held Elder Abuse Awareness Fair, Team Thursday Initiative, and Sickle Cell Awareness Workshop. Councilman Stephens spoke on the recently approve FY 2021-2022 budget and commended the City Manager along with Staff for their work on preparing the budget. Councilwoman Ighodaro reported on the Documentary Film "More Than a Village" that was recently shown at St. Thomas University. Councilwoman Ighodaro invited everyone to participate in the upcoming U.N.I.T.Y. meeting which is held on the first Wednesday of every month. Councilman Stephens invited everyone to participate in the upcoming Alzheimer Walk. DocuSign Envelope ID: F44C527D-68D8-4A2E-B169-040501B3130B Page 8 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting September 22, 2021 Councilwoman Julien reported on the Earthquake Relief Drive taking place for Haiti and encouraged everyone to participate. Councilwoman Julien made it known she has sent communication to the Office of the President of the United States concerning the humanitarian treatment of Haitian Migrants at the Mexico and U.S. Boarder. She encouraged everyone to reach out to their federal officials on this issue. Councilwoman Julien thanked the residents for their communication and continue support to take Miami Gardens to the next level. Councilwoman Campbell offered condolences to Legislative Analyst Jamal Engram and asked for continued prayer for her father former Councilman Aaron Campbell. Councilwoman Campbell thanked everyone for their support on the recently held Entrepreneur Experience. Councilwoman Wilson commended staff for their continued professionalism. Councilwoman Wilson reported on the recently held Meet Me Sunday. She continued to speak on the programing through Live Healthy Miami Gardens program. Councilwoman Wilson offered condolences of Legislative Analyst Jamal Engram. Vice Mayor Leon reported on the recently held Communication Connection Meeting. Vice Mayor Leon announced the upcoming Farm Share event taking place Holy Family. Vice Mayor Leon encouraged everyone to continue to get COVID-19 testing and get vaccinated. Vice Mayor Leon requested the City Manager provided continuing report on the status of the current vacancies in the Police Department. Mayor Harris reported on his recent trip to Southern Nevada. He continued to encourage the City remains fiscally sound and find a way to address the issues that relate to public safety. DocuSign Envelope ID: F44C527D-68D8-4A2E-B169-040501B3130B Page 9 of 9 Regular City Council Meeting September 22, 2021 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 8:10 p.m. Rodney Harris, Mayor Mario Bataille, City Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: F44C527D-68D8-4A2E-B169-040501B3130B