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City Council Minutes
January 25, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Jan 25 2023, 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,
Councilman Reggie Leon, Councilwoman Shannon Campbell, Councilwoman
Shannan Ighodaro, Councilwoman Linda Julien, Councilman Robert Stephens,
and Vice Mayor Katrina Wilson.
Councilwoman Linda Julien arrived at 5:34 p.m.
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
4.1. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes – January 11, 2023
A motion made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens to approve the draft minutes passed and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
5. ORDER OF BUSINESS
Councilwoman Campbell requested a Special Presentation be placed on the
Agenda as Item 6.2.
Councilman Leon requested a discussion item concerning the Charter Officers
evaluations be added to the Agenda.
The following add-on items was added to the Consent Agenda:
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ADD-ON ITEM #1 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE
DOLLARS AND NINETY-EIGHT CENTS ($255.98) FROM VICE MAYOR
KATRINA WILSON’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT
SHOW SOME LOVE FOUNDATION TOY DRIVE, NUNC PRO TUNC TO
DECEMBER 21, 2022, PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY VICE MAYOR KATRINA WILSON)
ADD-ON ITEM #2 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING SIX HUNDRED NINETY-NINE
DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-EIGHT CENTS ($699.78) FROM VICE
MAYOR KATRINA WILSON’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT TO
SUPPORT I WILL I CAN FOUNDATION HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE, NUNC
PRO TUNC TO DECEMBER 22, 2022, PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (SPONSORED BY VICE MAYOR KATRINA WILSON)
ADD-ON ITEM #3 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000) FROM VICE MAYOR KATRINA
WILSON’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT THE 7TH
ANNUAL DISTRICT 1 BLACK HISTORY SHOWCASE; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY VICE MAYOR KATRINA WILSON)
ADD-ON ITEM #4 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000) FROM VICE MAYOR KATRINA
WILSON’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT MIAMI CAROL
CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (SPONSORED BY VICE MAYOR KATRINA WILSON)
ADD-ON ITEM #5 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FOUR
THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR DOLLARS AND
FOURTEEN CENTS ($4,294.14) FROM VICE MAYOR KATRINA
WILSON’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT POSPERITY
BASKETS DISTRIBUTION, NUNC PRO TUNC TO DECEMBER 28, 2022,
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY VICE
MAYOR KATRINA WILSON)
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ADD-ON ITEM #6 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING TWO
HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND NINETY-EIGHT CENTS
($255.98) FROM VICE MAYOR KATRINA WILSON’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS
ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT ST. MONICA GARDENS HOLIDAY
CELEBRATION, NUNC PRO TUNC TO DECEMBER 15, 2022,
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY VICE
MAYOR KATRINA WILSON)
A motion made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman Stephens,
to approve the agenda as amended passed and carried by a unanimous
voice vote.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH)
6.1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO MIAMI GARDENS FYFL SUPER BOWL
TEAMS
Mayor Harris was joined by the City Council in recognizing the Miami
Gardens Ravens Youth Football and Cheer Program who won the Super
Bowl in this past season Florida Youth Football League (FYFL).
6.2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION SPONOSRED BY COUNCILWOMAN
SHANNON CAMPBELL.
Councilwoman Campbell requested the City Manager present the City's
report as it relates to the Cardiac Emergency Response Plan within the
Parks and Recreation Department.
City Manager Benson introduced Parks and Recreation Paulette Murphy
who provided a presentation on the City's update to the Parks and
Recreation Department Emergency Response Plan.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Claudia Eison, 2483 NW 179th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the
City Council to raise concerns regarding the following issues within her
neighborhood:
Community connection to water sewer service
Tractor trailer and boats parked in the neighborhood
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Alfred Leon, 19443 NW 30th Court, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the
City Council and raised concerns regarding the property management for Leslie
Estates and possibly establishing a farmer market for the community.
Carla Robinson, 175 NW 179th Terrace, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before
the City Council and advocated for the recreational activity of Pickleball.
Anthony L. Robinson, 1715 NW 179th Terrace, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared
before the City Council and advocated for the recreational activity of Pickleball.
8. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
8.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 28, ARTICLE VI,
SECTION 28-301 OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS CODE OF
ORDINANCES ENTITLED “REGISTRATION OF ABANDONED
PROPERTIES”; 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 introduced Deputy City Manager Craig Clay who
provided an overview on the proposed Ordinance.
A motion was made by Councilman Leon, seconded by
Councilwoman Campbell, to approve the Ordinance on First
Reading.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called question.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman
Campbell, to approve the Ordinance on First Reading passed and
carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council.
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
9. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
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9.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE VI SECTION 6-215 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO INCLUDE A RETENTION SYSTEM
TO BE UTILIZED BY BUSINESSES PROVIDING SHOPPING CARTS
FOR USE BY THEIR PATRONS AND AMENDING ARTICLE VI
SECTION 6-219; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION
IN CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Stephens provided an overview on the Item.
A motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by
Councilman Leon, to approve the ordinance on second reading.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comments.
There being no comments, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question.
A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by
Councilman 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 Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
9.2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THAT VACANT LAND SALE AGREEMENT AND ALL
ATTENDANT DOCUMENTS WITH LEGACY DEVELOPMENT
ALLIANCE, LLC, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A” FOR THE SALE
OF THAT REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15880 NW 27TH AVENUE
FOR FIVE HUNDRED AND TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
($520,000.00); PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY
MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
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REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Manager Benson provided an overview on the item.
a motion was made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to approve the Ordinance on Second Reading.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comments.
There being no comments, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to approve the Ordinance on Second Reading passed and
carried by a 2 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council.
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
9.3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE II -CITY COUNCIL,
SECTION 2-60 “PUBLIC PARTICIPATION” OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION
IN CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Dickens provided an overview on the Item.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comments.
Gale Cunningham, 1900 NW 14th Avenue Road, Miami Gardens, FL,
appeared before the City Council and read public comments which
requested the item be amended to include a provision for the Mayor and
City Council.
There being no comments, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Julien, seconded by
Councilwoman Campbell, to approve the Ordinance on Second
Reading.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Julien, seconded by
Councilwoman Campbell, 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 Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
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 CITY MANAGER AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, THAT CERTAIN
GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES SOCCER
FOUNDATION, INC., IN SUBSTANTIAL FORM, FOR THE SOCCER
FOR SUCCESS PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO
THE CITY CLERK; 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 CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO PAYCOM FOR
PAYROLL SOFTWARE SOLUTION SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY SIX THOUSAND FOUR
HUNDRED AND SEVENTY FOUR DOLLARS AND SIXTY EIGHT
CENTS ($846,474.68); WAIVING THE BID AND QUOTATION
PROCEDURE PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-757(A)(1) OF THE
PROCUREMENT CODE; 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, AWARDING INVITATION TO BID (ITB) NO. 21-
22-013- NW 7TH AVE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS TO METRO
EXPRESS, INC; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE
PURCHASE ORDERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE
BUDGETED AMOUNT; 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, APPOINTING KISHASHA B. SHARP TO SERVE
AS A LOCAL HEARING OFFICER FOR RED-LIGHT CAMERA
HEARINGS FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA,
ALLOCATING TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND NINETY-
EIGHT CENTS ($255.98) FROM VICE MAYOR KATRINA WILSON’S
PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT SHOW SOME LOVE
FOUNDATION TOY DRIVE, NUNC PRO TUNC TO DECEMBER 21,
2022, PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA,
ALLOCATING SIX HUNDRED NINETY-NINE DOLLARS AND
SEVENTY-EIGHT CENTS ($699.78) FROM VICE MAYOR KATRINA
WILSON’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT I WILL I CAN
FOUNDATION HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE, NUNC PRO TUNC TO
DECEMBER 22, 2022, 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, ALLOCATING ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
($1,000) FROM VICE MAYOR KATRINA WILSON’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS
ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT THE 7TH ANNUAL DISTRICT 1 BLACK
HISTORY SHOWCASE; 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 ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
($1,000) FROM VICE MAYOR KATRINA WILSON’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS
ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT MIAMI CAROL CITY SENIOR HIGH
SCHOOL PROGRAMS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA,
ALLOCATING FOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR
DOLLARS AND FOURTEEN CENTS ($4,294.14) FROM VICE MAYOR
KATRINA WILSON’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT
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POSPERITY BASKETS DISTRIBUTION, NUNC PRO TUNC TO
DECEMBER 28, 2022, 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, ALLOCATING TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE
DOLLARS AND NINETY-EIGHT CENTS ($255.98) FROM VICE
MAYOR KATRINA WILSON’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT TO
SUPPORT ST. MONICA GARDENS HOLIDAY CELEBRATION, NUNC
PRO TUNC TO DECEMBER 15, 2022, PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to approve the Consent Agenda passed and carried by
a unanimous voice vote.
12. RESOLUTION(S)
12.1. DISCUSSION ON THE CHARTER OFFICERS ANNUAL REVIEWS
Councilman Leon stated as the City Council prepare for the strategic plan,
he recommended the Charter Officer submit performance review
questionnaires to the City Council to be considered and reviewed as part
of the strategic plan.
Vice Mayor Wilson spoke in support of completing the performance
reviews of the charter officers, however she was opposed of the
performance reviews to be considered as part of the strategic plan
process.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Campbell, City Manager
Benson indicated the strategic plan meetings will begin in March.
a motion was made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to direct the charter officer to submit performance review
surveys to be completed by the mayor and city council by February
6, 2023.
Sonja Dickens stated the contracts of the charter officers indicates that
performance evaluations of the charter officers are to be done at budget
time.
Councilman Stephens spoke in support of completing performance
evaluations of the charter officer however he opined it should be done
separate of the strategic plan.
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Councilwoman Ighodaro spoke in opposition of the item.
Answering a question posed by Vice Mayor Wilson, City Manager Benson
indicated budget planning season is from June to September.
Attorney Dickens recommended bringing forward a Resolution which
established the timeline of the performance evaluation.
After further discussion on the item, Councilman Leon withdrew his
motion.
Attorney Dickens recommended bringing forward a Resolution which
established the timeline of the performance evaluation.
Councilman Leon withdrew his motion without opposition.
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)
Attorney Dickens provided a brief update on the Water Utility Surcharge
Litigation.
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 following sponsored initiatives:
Miami Gardens Fitness Challenge
S.T.E.M. Saturdays
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Councilman Stephens reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Black History Month Experience the Culture & Marketplace
Karaoke in the Gardens
Councilwoman Julien reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Senior Valentine's Day Dinner
Earn As You Learn Initiative - Black History Essay Contest
Vice Mayor Wilson reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
We the People Citizen Workshop Series partnership with Senator Shervin
Jones
Meet Me Monday
Quarterly Clean Up
Black History Month Experience the Culture & Marketplace
Juneteenth Celebration
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 6:45 p.m.
Rodney Harris, Mayor
Mario Bataille, City Clerk
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