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City Council Minutes
September 14, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Sep 14 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
Councilwoman Wilson delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes – January 26, 2022
4.2. Regular City Council Meeting - May 25, 2022
4.3. Regular City Council Meeting - July 27, 2022
A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilwoman
Campbell, to approve the draft meeting 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
The following items were added to the Consent Agenda:
ADD-ON ITEM #1: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING FLORIDA MEMORIAL
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UNIVERSITY HOMECOMING FAN EXPERIENCE; AUTHORIZING THE USE
OF THE SHOWMOBILE IN-KIND ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2022;
PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN KATRINA WILSON)
ADD-ON ITEM #2: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
UTILIZE THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS CITY HALL COURTYARD FOR THE
LAUNCHING OF THE ADRIENNE ARSHT COMMUNITY MUSICIAL SEASON
FEATURING THE "SINGING IN THE STREETS" POP-UP SERIES;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENATATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN KATRINA
WILSON)
A motion made by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilwoman
Campbell, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended passed and carried
by a unanimous voice vote.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH)
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Rea Hughes, 33356 NW 180th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the
City Council and raised safety and transparency concerns regarding an
authorized event that took place at Myrtle Grove Park on August 13, 2022. She
made it known that she request records for the incident report for that day to
which the Miami Gardens Police Department indicated there are no records
responsive as there was no criminal act or traffic infractions, however she has
documents from City staff which state otherwise.
Janice P. Hopton, 1010 NW 151st Street, Miami, FL, appeared before the City
Council and shared concern regarding the use of the Senior Center on June 26,
2022 by the Miami Northwestern Class 1962 in which she has provided written
communication on without a response from the City.
Councilwoman Ighodaro made it known she did forward the correspondence
referenced by Ms. Hopton to staff for follow up on August 2, 2022.
Jordan Owens, 151 NW 209th Street, Miami, FL, appeared before the City
Council and spoke on the services he can provide to the City.
Genesis Barraza, 2441 SW 31st Avenue, Miami, FL, appeared before the City
Council and provided information on the American Cancer Society Miami
Leadership Summit to be held on October 6, 2022.
8. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
8.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 “ADMINISTRATION”,
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ARTICLE V- “ELECTIONS” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO
PROVIDE FOR ELECTRONIC CAMPAIGN REPORTS; 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 provided an overview on the Item.
A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Vice Mayor
Leon, to approve the Ordinance 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
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 THE USE OF BETTY T.
FERGUSON RECREATIONAL COMPLEX AND LAW ENFROCEMENT
ASSISTANCE IN-KIND IN SUPPORT OF THE CHILDEN'S TRUST 2022
FAMILY EXPO, NUNC PRO TUNC, ON AUGUST 6, 2022 IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDERED AND
TWENTY-THREE DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-SEVEN CENTS
($6,323.77) FROM THE GENERAL FUND ACCOUNTS OF THE POLICE
AND PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT; 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 SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00), TO SUPPORT
THE MIAMI-DADE NAACP YOUTH COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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11.3. 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 THIRTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,300.00), TO
SUPPORT THE LAMPLIGHTERS PROGRAM, LAMPLIGHTERS 305,
SIGMA ALPHA CHAPTER OF THE OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY,
INC.; 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 FUNDS FROM VICE MAYOR
REGGIE LEON’S SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED FIFTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,500.00), TO
SUPPORT THE MIAMI-DADE BRANCH OF THE NAACP
FUNDRAISING GALA; 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, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM VICE MAYOR
LEON’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00), FOR THE DELTA SIGMA THETA
SORORITY, INCORPORATED, DADE COUNTY ALUMNAE
CHAPTER’S, DELTAPALOOZA, FUNDRAISING EVENT; 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 INVITATION TO BID (ITB) NO. 21-
22-022 TO RJS CONTRACTORS, INC. DBA SANCHEZ ARANGO
CONSTRUCTION FOR BUS STOP AND SHELTER MAINTENANCE;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS
IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE BUDGETED AMOUNT;
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, AWARDING INVITATION TO BID (ITB) NO. 21-
22-009, ASPHALT ROADWAY RESURFACING, TO H & J ASPHALT,
INC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE
ORDER(S) AS NEEDED NO TO EXCEED THE ALLOCATED AMOUNT;
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 ISSUE
A PURCHASE ORDER TO EMERGENCY VEHICLES, INC., FOR THE
PURCHASE OF A NEW 2023 FREIGHTLINER M2 CHASSIS, 32-FT
MOBILE COMMAND VEHICLE (MCV), IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVEN
HUNDRED THOUSAND AND FOURTEEN, EIGHT HUNDRED AND
SEVENTY FOUR DOLLARS ($714,874.00), AUTHORIZING A WAIVER
OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-757 OF THE
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PROCUREMENT CODE; 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, AWARDING INVITATION TO BID (ITB) NO. 21-
22-030 TO MTD PAINTING AND CONSTRUCTION CORP. (GROUP 1)
AND ALFONSO ALL SERVICES LLC (GROUP 2) FOR PAINTING FOR
THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS MUNICIPAL COMPLEX,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS
IN THE AMOUNT 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, AWARDING INVITATION TO BID (ITB) NO. 21-
22-024 TO ADVANCED PLUMBING TECHNOLOGY, LLC FOR THE
MARCO CANAL CULVERT REHABILITATION PROJECT;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE
ORDERS IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE BUDGETED
AMOUNT; 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, APPROVING THE VISTA LAGO AMENDED
FINAL PLAT FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON NW
204TH STREET AND NW 5TH AVENUE, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA,
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND APPROVING THE
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
TEAMSTERS LOCAL 769 AND THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA FOR A PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 2022 THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025; ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.13. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, REAPPOINTING BEATRICE CAZEAU TO
SERVE AS THE LEGAL ADVISOR TO THE NUISANCE ABATEMENT
BOARD FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
11.14. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, REAPPOINTING BEATRICE CAZEAU, ESQ.,
TO SERVE AS LEGAL ADVISOR TO THE UNSAFE STRUCTURES
BOARD FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM; PROVIDING FOR THE
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ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.15. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE ELECTION RESULTS OF
THE GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON AUGUST 23, 2022, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ELECTING A COUNCIL MEMBER FOR RESIDENTIAL
AREA SEATS 2 AND 4, AND AT-LARGE SEAT 6, AND A SPECIAL
ELECTION FOR A PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT;
DECLARING THE RESULTS OF SAID ELECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.16. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING FLORIDA MEMORIAL
UNIVERSITY HOMECOMING FAN EXPERIENCE; AUTHORIZING
THE USE OF THE SHOWMOBILE IN-KIND ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER
4, 2022; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATION;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.17. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
UTILIZE THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS CITY HALL COURTYARD
FOR THE LAUNCHING OF THE ADRIENNE ARSHT COMMUNITY
MUSICIAL SEASON FEATURING THE "SINGING IN THE STREETS"
POP-UP SERIES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENATATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, 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
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
12. RESOLUTION(S)
13. QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS/JENNINGS
DISCLOSURE:
City Planner Alexandra Matos provide the procedure for quasi-judicial Zoning
Hearing items.
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City Clerk Bataille administered the Oath of Truthfulness to all interested parties
for this evening quasi-judicial items.
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 SECTION 34-
287—TABLE 1 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
TO PROVIDE EXTRA REQUIREMENTS FOR HOTELS, MOTELS,
AND LODGING; AMENDING ARTICLE IX SECTION 34-288
ENTITLED “USES PERMITTED WITH EXTRA REQUIREMENTS”
TO CREATE REGULATIONS FOR HOTELS WITHIN THE
ENTERTAINMENT OVERLAY (EO); 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.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Julian, seconded by
Councilman Stephens, to approve the item on Second Reading.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment.
There being no public comment, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
Answering a question posed by Vice Mayor Leon, City Manager
Benson indicated an item establishing a hotel tax would be separate
from this Item.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Julien, seconded by
Councilman Stephens, 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
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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. Floodplain Administrator for the Annual Community Rating System on
Repetitive Loss Properties
City Manager Benson provided an update on the recently approved
Resolution renaming of Carol City Park to Walt Frasier Park. Mr. Benson
indicated a correction on the renaming was necessary to rename the park
Walt Frasier Park at Carol City.
A motion made by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilwoman
Wilson, to direct the City Manager to correct the renaming of Carol
City Park to the Walt Frasier Park at Carol City passed and carried
by a unanimous voice vote.
15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES
EACH)
Councilman Stephens reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Table Talk Tuesday
Interfaith Round Table
Back to School Giveaway
Orange Blossom Classic Mental Health Symposium
Quarterly Walk for Health
Digital Financial Workshop
Councilwoman Ighodaro reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Resident Birthday Milestone Celebration
Steps to Better Health
Councilwoman Ighodaro thanked staff for their assistance with residents within
her district.
Councilwoman Julien reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
College Trunk Giveaway
Give Miami Day Information Session
Government Access Channel
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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
SMART City Legislation
Councilwoman Campbell reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Monthly Town Hall Meeting
Bingo Night
Youth Summit
Councilwoman Wilson reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Miami Gardens Street Fair and Marketplace
Community Clean-Up
Orange Blossom Classic High School Team Sponsorship Attendance
Meet Me Monday
A motion made by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Julien,
to make the Senior Prom a City Event planned and coordinated by the
Special Events Department (Public Affairs) passed and carried by a 6-0
voice vote. Councilwoman Ighodaro was not present.
Vice Mayor Leon requested staff to work diligently with removing the
enforcement of campaign signs still erected.
Vice Mayor Leon reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
One Big Community Water Drive held during Orange Blossom Classic
Community Connection Meeting
Mayor Harris provided closing remarks.
At the request of Mayor Harris, Assistant to the City Manager Tamara Wadley
reported on the City’s current marketing campaign.
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 6:59 p.m.
Rodney Harris, Mayor
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Mario Bataille, City Clerk
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