HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.10.2021 Regular City Council MeetingCity of Miami Gardens
Special City Council Meeting Minutes
November 10, 2021
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in special session,
Nov 10 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,
Councilwoman Katrina Wilson, Councilman Robert Stephens, and
Councilwoman Linda Julien.
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. ORDER OF BUSINESS
Item 7.3.2 will be the first Quasi-Judicial Item heard this evening.
Councilwoman Wilson pulled Item 6.1 from the Consent Agenda.
A motion made by Councilwoman Julien, seconded by Mayor Harris, to
approve the Agenda as amended passed and carried by a unanimous voice
vote.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Theophins Williams, 1391 NW 95th Street, Miami, FL appeared before the
Council and spoke in opposition of the City's Red Light Camera Program.
Andre Brown 3440 NW 213th Street, Miami Gardens, FL appeared before the
City Council and shared concerns regarding unsafe and hostile work
environment within the Public Works Department.
6. CONSENT AGENDA:
6.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING A WAIVER OF PLAT FOR 'LUIS
MORENO AND RINA MARIBEL MORENO' FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 15915 NW 40TH COURT, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA
33054, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Answering question posed by Councilwoman Wilson, Mr. Luis Moreno
indicated his request for a waiver of plat to allow the construction of an
additional home on the land.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Wilson, Deputy City
Manager Craig Clay indicated by approving this item the property will
become two taxable properties.
A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by
Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Resolution passed and carried
by a 4 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council.
6.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE 'MIAMI GARDENS S.P.'
FINAL PLAT FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 4500
NW 183RD STREET, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA 33055, ATTACHED
HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Mayor
Harris, to approve the Consent Agenda passed and carried by a 4 to
0 roll call vote of the City Council.
7. QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS/JENNINGS
DISCLOSURE:
Planning and Zoning Director Nakeischea Smith read into the record the rules
for this evening Quasi-Judicial Hearings.
7.1 ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S):
7.1.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE REZONING OF THAT
CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3311-3341 NW 189TH
STREET IN MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO, FROM
AGRICULTURAL AND UTILITIES TO MULTIPLE FAMILY
DWELLING RESIDENTIAL; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING
FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Clerk Bataille administered the oath of truthfulness.
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Director Smith indicated the applicant has requested the item be
deferred to a future Council Meeting.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Julien, seconded by
Councilman Stephens, to defer the Item to the January 12, 2022
at 7:00 PM passed and carried by a 4 to 0 roll call vote of the
City Council.
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Leon Absent
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Absent
Councilman Stephens Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Absent
Councilwoman Julien Yes
7.1.2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY ARTURO GRIEGO ON BEHALF OF MOUNT
HOPE CHURCH, FOR THE REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 15525-15555 NW 22ND AVENUE IN MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA 33054, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT
“A” ATTACHED HERETO, FROM NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL (“NC”) TO R-15 MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING
RESIDENTIAL (“R-15”); PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING
FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Clerk Bataille administered the oath of truthfulness.
Direct Smith presented the Item and answered questions posed by
the City Council. She indicated staff recommends approval of the
Item.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Julien, seconded by
Councilman Stephens, to approve the Resolution.
Arturo Griego, Architect for the Project, provided an overview on the
planned development project and the purpose of the application
which is their plan to build two story townhouse.
The owner of the property appeared before the City Council indicated
this would be rental properties.
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Answering a question posed by Councilman Stephens, Mr. Griego
indicated the project will not consist of subsidized housing.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Julien, Director Smith
indicated and explained the five criterias the applicant has met in the
Zoning Review and Analysis.
Answering a questions posed by Councilwoman Wilson, Mr. Griego
indicated the estimated average rent for the property will be between
$2000 - $2400 with an square footage of 1350. They are expected
to build 41 townhome units with two parking spaces per townhome.
After further discussion on the Item, Mayor Harris recommended the
Item be deferred to allow there to be a community meeting between
the residents and the applicant.
Councilman Stephens indicated he will coordinate the Community
Meeting.
A motion offered by Mayor Harris, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to defer the Item to the January 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM
passed and carried by a 4 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council.
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Leon Absent
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Absent
Councilman Stephens Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Absent
Councilwoman Julien Yes
7.2 ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
7.2.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE REZONING OF
THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2155 NW 155TH
STREET IN MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED
HERETO, FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TO SINGLE
FAMILY DWELLING RESIDENTIAL; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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City Clerk Bataille administered the oath of truthfulness to all
interested parties.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment.
There being no public comment, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
Deputy City Manager Clay briefed the Council on the Item and
recommended approval on second reading.
7.3 RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
7.3.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE WAIVER OF MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS FOR RECREATION/PLAY AREAS FROM 42,000
SQUARE FEET TO 1,634 SQUARE FEET FOR THAT CERTAIN
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 18441 NW 2ND AVENUE, MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN
EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO, AS SET FORTH IN SECTION
34-288 OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS CODE OF
ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Clerk Bataille administered the oath of truthfulness to all
interested parties.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment.
There being no public comment, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
A motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Mayor
Harris, to approve the item.
Director Smith presented the item and answered questions posed by
the City Council. Ms. Smith indicated staff is recommending
approval of the application.
Mark Grafton, representing the applicant, provided an overview of
the application and was joined by Johnny Gaspard answering
questions posed by the City Council concerning the schools
capacity, organization, operation, and recreation area.
Councilwoman Wilson shared concerns with the limited recreational
area this waiver would provide.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Julien, Director Smith
indicated the section of the code which sets the minimum
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requirement has not changed since and was in effect prior to the
schools operation in 2017.
Answering a question posed by Councilman Stephens, David
Coviello (representative for the applicant) confirmed the school did
receive approval of a building permit to construct the school but has
not received a certificate of use. Approval of this item would afford
the school to obtain the certificate of use.
Answering a question posed by Councilman Stephens, confirmed
the applicant received a building permit but not issued a certificate of
use to operate. The permitting process is separate and apart from
the certificate of use.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Julien, Deputy City
Manager Clay confirmed the school did not receive a business tax
receipt or a certificate of use.
Mr. Coviello indicated if they are unable to receive approval they
would have to shut down the school.
Deputy City Manager Clay suggest possibly including a declaration
of restriction as it pertains to busing the students to the local park for
recreational activity.
Attorney Dickens recommended the City Council defer the item in
order to bring the item on the condition of declaration of restriction
covenant.
A motion offered by Mayor Harris, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to defer this Item on January 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM
passed and carried by a 4 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council.
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Leon Absent
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Absent
Councilman Stephens Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Absent
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Motion to approve a waiver of the recreation/play area
requirement for the St Anthony School located at 18441 NW 2nd
Avenue, 4th Floor.
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7.3.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE VARIANCE
APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY KEITH MOORE ON BEHALF OF
BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH LOCATED AT 16305 NW 48TH
AVENUE, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33014, MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO, WAIVING
THE MINIMUM FLOOR AREA REQUIREMENT SET FORTH IN
THE CODE FOR PLACES OF ASSEMBLY FROM 15,000 SQ FT
TO 10,170 SQ FT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Clerk Bataille administered the oath of truthfulness on the
item.
Director Smith presented the Item and answered questions posed
by the City Council. Additionally she stated staff recommends
approval of the application.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment.
There being no comment, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
A motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by
Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Resolution.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Julien, Pastor
Keith Moore indicated the Church has been at that location for the
last four years and leasing the facility.
After further discussion on the item, Mayor Harris called the
question.
8. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
(3 MINUTES EACH)
Deputy City Manager Craig Clay announced the City was awarded the Project
of the Year Award by the American Public Works Association for the Hard Rock
Pedestrian Bridget and Tunnel Project. In addition, Public Works Director Tom
Ruiz was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication and
outstanding services in the profession.
Deputy City Manager Craig Clay announced the City was awarded the 1st Place
Eagle Award by the Association of Builders and Contractors for the Senior
Center Project.
9. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES
EACH)
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Councilman Robert Stephens reported on the most recent Authors and Readers
Book Fair hosted by his office. Councilman Stephens continued to announce his
upcoming Turkey Drive.
Councilwoman Julien announced the upcoming 10th Annual Science Fair and
Award Ceremony.
Councilwoman Wilson reported on her last Meet Me Monday Meeting.
Mayor Harris reported on his trip to Tallahassee where he met with State
Representative and Senators. In addition Mayor Harris briefed the Council on
the approval of the City annexation project by the County's advisory committee
and is in its final stage of approval. Mayor Harris announced the City upcoming
Veteran's Day Event.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss before this body, the meeting
adjourned without objection at 8:49 p.m.
Rodney Harris, Mayor
Mario Bataille, City Clerk
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