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City Council Minutes
January 12, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Jan 12, 2022, 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 Robert Stephens delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes – October 27, 2021
4.2. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes - November 10, 2021
4.3. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes - December 8, 2021
City Clerk Bataille withdrew the minutes from the Agenda.
5. ORDER OF BUSINESS
City Manager Benson requested a Special Presentation by the City Manager be
added as Item 6.1.
A motion made by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilwoman
Campbell, to approve the Agenda passed and carried by a unanimous
voice vote.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH)
6.1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY THE CITY MANAGER.
City Manager Benson introduced the recently hired Police Cadets who
are participating in the police academy. In addition, Mr. Benson briefed
the City Council on the recent hires within the Police Department.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Rea Hughes, 3335 NW 188th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the
City Council referencing the most recent Meet Me Monday hosted by
Councilwoman Wilson concerning Code Enforcement Officers, requested the
City Council consider scaling down events during the budget process and
redirecting those funds for the hiring of Code Enforcement Officers.
Zake Lett, 3335 NW 180th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, submitted written
communication referencing Myrtle Grove Park and spoke in opposition of
constructing a pool while in support of constructing a gymnasium.
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, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES ENTITLED “PURCHASING” TO CREATE ARTICLE IX -
DIVISION 7 ENTITLED “PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS”;
PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comments.
There being no comments, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
City Manager Benson indicated there were no changes on the Item on
second reading.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens to approve the item on second reading.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question.
A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, 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
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10. RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
11. CONSENT AGENDA:
11.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SCHEDULE
A COUNCIL PLANNING WORKSHOP ON JANUARY 26, 2022 AT 6:00
P.M. FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO DISCUSS CALENDARING FOR
2022 EVENTS; 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 FIFTH RENEWAL OF
AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID (ITB) NUMBER 13-14-039, VENDING
MACHINE SERVICES – REVENUE SHARING TO MH MANAGEMENT,
INC.; 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 THIRD RENEWAL OF
AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID (ITB) NUMBER 17-18-002, AUTO
BODY COLLISION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE
PURCHASE ORDERS NOT TO EXCEED THE ANNUAL BUDGETED
AMOUNT TO DJ AUTO COLLISION CENTER, INC., MASTERS PAINT
AND BODY SHOP, INC. AND WORLD MOTOR CORPORATION, FOR
AUTO REPAIR SERVICES OF THE CITY FLEET; 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, AWARDING A BID TO BEJAR
CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES RELATED
TO THE OVERALL IMPROVEMENTS TO LESTER BROWN PARK IN
RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NUMBER 21-22-004;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
AN AGREEMENT FOR THIS PURPOSE; 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.
12. RESOLUTION(S)
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13. QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS/JENNINGS
DISCLOSURE:
13.1 ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S):
Nakeischea Smith read into the record the rules for Quasi-Judicial
proceedings.
13.1.1. 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
CREATE A USE FOR RETAIL SALES DISCOUNT; 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 to all
interested parties.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment.
There being no public comment, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
Councilman Stephens provided an overview on the item.
Councilwoman Julien spoke in support of the item and the value
(importance) this item bring towards economic development.
Therefore she requested to be a co-sponsor on the item.
Councilman Stephens agreed.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by
Councilman Stephens, to approve the Item on First Reading.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question.
A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to approve the Ordinance on First Reading passed
and carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council.
Vice Mayor Leon Yes
Councilman Stephens Yes
Mayor Harris Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
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Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
13.1.2. 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 AU, AGRICULTURAL AND UTILITIES TO R-
15, 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.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment
There being no public comment, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
Representative on behalf of the applicant appeared before the
City Council and requested the item be deferred to the February
23, 2022.
A motion to defer the item was made by Vice Mayor Leon,
seconded by Councilwoman Julien, to defer the item to
February 23, 2022 at 7:00 PM passed and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
13.1.3. 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 to all
interested parties on this item.
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Representative of the applicant appeared before the City Council
and brief the Council on the outcome of the Community Meeting
recently held on the item. Furthermore, he indicated as a result
of the Community Meeting the applicant will complete a number
of studies and hold another Community Meeting to go over the
results of these studies. Therefore, the applicant is requesting
the item be deferred until the February 23, 2022 at 7:00 PM.
A motion made by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by
Councilman Stephens, to defer the item to February 23, 2022
at 7:00 PM passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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 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.
Representative of the applicant appeared before the City Council
and requested deferral of the Item until February 23, 2022 at 7:00
PM.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by
Councilman Stephens, to defer the Item until February 23,
2022 at 7:00 PM passed and carried by a unanimous voice
vote.
14. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
(3 MINUTES EACH)
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City Attorney Dickens acknowledge that her office has submitted the quarterly
litigation report to the Mayor and City Council.
15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES
EACH)
Councilman Stephens announced the following events will take place:
"Juice It" event will take place on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 4:30 PM
at Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex.
2022 Fitness Challenge will place from January 22, 2022 to March 5,
2022.
4th Annual Father and Son Football Tournament will take place on
Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Bunch Park.
Citywide Townhall Meeting will take place on Monday, January 24, 2022
at Bunche Park.
Councilwoman Ighodaro reported on the most recent U.N.I.T.Y. town hall
meeting and her participation on the National Human Trafficking Day with Holy
Family, Furthermore Councilwoman Ighodaro announced the following
events/meetings:
U.N.I.T.Y Town Hall Meeting on the first Wednesday of every month at
6:00 PM
Senior Valentine Day Event at the Senior Center on Saturday, February
26, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Councilwoman Campbell thanked all the staff and volunteers who assisted with
the Car Show held in December 2021. Councilwoman Campbell continued to
report on the success of the Car Show event and shared the importance of the
City working together and telling our story.
Councilwoman Campbell announced the following events/meetings:
Virtual Town Hall Meeting will be held on January 18, 2022 at 6:30 PM
Bingo & Pokeno Game Night on the First Friday and Second Tuesday
kickoff starting February 4th & 8th, 2021
Councilwoman Wilson reported on the prosperity baskets distributed by her
office during the holiday season. She continued to report on the most recent
Meet Me Monday meeting.
Councilwoman Wilson announced the following meeting:
Leslie Estates Residents Meeting taking place on Saturday, January 22,
2022.
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Councilwoman Wilson shared concerns on the amount of water utility service
disconnections and requested the City Manager provide a report on this
situation.
Vice Mayor Leon thanked staff for all of their work on the success on the multiple
events that took place on December 18, 2021.
Vice Mayor Leon shared concern with the services provided by the City's
contractor for emergency road recovery service who handles the clean-up of
streets after accidents.
Answering a question posed by Vice Mayor Leon, City Manager Benson indicate
they will follow-up and put the contractor on notice on the lack of services
provided. In addition the Manager indicated their contract is up for renewal this
year and the City will be going out for bid.
Mayor Harris encouraged everyone to be safe during the New Year.
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 7:41 p.m.
Rodney Harris, Mayor
Mario Bataille, City Clerk
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