HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.12.2023 - Regular City Council MeetingCity of Miami Gardens
City Council Minutes
April 12, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Apr 12 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.
Also, in attendance were: City Manager Cameron Benson, City Attorney Sonja
Dickens, and City Clerk Mario Bataille.
2. INVOCATION
Councilman Robert Stephens, III delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recited in unison.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes – February 22, 2023
4.2. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes - March 8, 2023
4.3. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes - March 22, 2023
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to approve the draft minutes passed and carried by a 7 to
0 voice vote of the City Council.
5. ORDER OF BUSINESS
A motion made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Julien,
to approve the Agenda passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH)
6.1. BLACK HISTORY MONTH ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP PRESENATION
Councilwoman Shannon Campbell presented North County K-8 Center
student King Baldwin with an award for winning the bus naming
competition for Miami Dade County.
6.2. NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK PROCLAMATION
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Proclamation acceptance by Tom Ruiz, Public Works Director. Mr. Ruiz
further announced Great American Clean Up taking place on June 10,
2023 in the City of Miami Gardens.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Danny Felton, 600 NW 183 Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City
Council and shared comments about The Oasis of Miami Gardens and
encouraged support of small businesses within the City.
Pastor S. Russell, 3974 NW 167 Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before
the City Council and shared comments about the success of the Miami Carol
City picnic.
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, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ALL CONTRACTS AS NECESSARY FOR
THE PRODUCTION OF THE THIRD ANNUAL JUNETEENTH
CELEBRATION TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2023;
WAIVING BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR PURCHASES MADE IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS CELEBRATION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXCEED HIS PURCHASING AUTHORITY AS
NECESSARY FOR THIS EVENT; 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, REQUIRING EACH CHILD TO RECEIVE AN
ELECTROCARDIOGRAM (EKG) EXAMINATION AS PART OF THEIR
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION PRIOR TO PARTICIPATING IN A CITY
PERMITTED OR SPONSORED SPORTS ACTIVITY; 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, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILMAN
STEPHENS’ SPECIAL EVENTS/ PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000) IN
SUPPORT OF PROJECT TRANSFORMING HOPE AND UNIFYING
GENERATIONS INCORPORATED’S END-OF-YEAR SERVICE
LEARNING TRIP; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY
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CLERK; 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 COUNCILMAN
STEPHENS’ SPECIAL EVENTS/ PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500) IN
SUPPORT OF THE CAROL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA;
PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; 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 COUNCILMAN
STEPHENS’ SPECIAL EVENTS/ PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500) IN
SUPPORT OF GIRL SCOUT TROOP #357 NATIONAL CONVENTION
SESSION TRIP; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY
CLERK; 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, URGING FLORIDA GOVERNOR RON
DESANTIS AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO
RESCIND THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S REJECTION OF THE
INCLUSION OF THE ADVANCED PLACEMENT AFRICAN AMERICAN
STUDIES COURSE IN THE FLORIDA COURSE CODE DIRECTORY
AND INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENTS; PROVIDING
FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; 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. 22-
23-009 FOR CHEERLEADING UNIFORMS TO VARSITY SPIRIT
FASHION AND SUPPLIES, LLC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER(S) AS NEEDED NOT TO EXCEED THE
BUDGETED AMOUNT OF FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
SEVENTY-ONE DOLLARS AND TWENTY-FIVE CENTS ($55,571.25);
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, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RELY UPON
FLORIDA SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION CONTRACT #FSA20-EQU18.0-
HEAVY EQUIPMENT, TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER NOT
EXCEEDING SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED
EIGHTY-SIX DOLLARS ($71,786.00) TO VERMEER SOUTHEAST
SALES & SERVICE TO PURCHASE HEAVY EQUIPMENT- BRUSH
CHIPPER - TRAILER MOUNTED (2022-2023); PROVIDING FOR THE
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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 CITY TO ACCEPT THAT
CERTAIN GRANT FROM THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PLANNING
AND DEVELOPMENT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE COMMUNITY
PROJECT FUNDING/CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING
GRANT (B-23-CP-FL-0441) IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVEN HUNDRED-
FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($750,000.00) FOR REPETITIVE
LOSSES - DRAINAGE PROJECTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY AND ALL
AGREEMENTS AND ATTENDANT DOCUMENTS AS A RESULT OF
THIS GRANT PROCESS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
RECEIVE AN AWARD FOR THE 2023 GROWING ROOTS FOR
ENVIRONMENTALLY EQUITABLE
NEIGHBORHOODS (GREEN) MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MATCHING
GRANT WITH MIAMI DADE COUNTY AND TO TAKE ANY AND ALL
STEPS NECESSARY TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT
OF THIRTY THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS ($30,700) TO
SUPPORT THE CITY’S “COMMUTE A TREE PROGRAM;” A COPY OF
WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; AUTHORIZING
MATCHING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTEEN THOUSAND
THREE HUNDRED-FIFTY DOLLARS ($15,350); PROVIDING
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by
Councilwoman Julien, to approve Consent Agenda passed and
carried by a 7 to 0 voice vote of the City Council.
12. RESOLUTION(S)
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)
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13.3 RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
14. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
(3 MINUTES EACH)
City Manager Benson reported the Strategic Planning kickoff event will be held
April 25, 2023 at 5:00 pm.
15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES
EACH)
Councilman Stephens reported on the following initiatives:
2nd Annual Changing the Narrative Resource Expo
Councilman Leon congratulated the Police Department and the Parks and
Recreational Department on the successful planning and execution of the Carol
City alumni picnic.
Councilwoman Julien reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Quarterly Clean Up
Golden Ticket Art Guide
Food Distribution Sierra Norwood Church
Haitian Heritage Month Opening Reception
Vice Mayor Wilson congratulated the Police Department and the Parks and
Recreational Department on the execution of a successful event and reported of
the following sponsored initiatives:
Empowering Women for Living and Leaving a Powerful Legacy Workshop
Mayor Harris reported on the success of the Carol City alumni picnic and his visit
to Skyway Elementary with Congresswoman Wilson and the investment made
by the Congresswoman toward the Boy and Girls Club of Miami Gardens.
In addition, Mayor Harris provided general closing remarks.
16. WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
17. ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to discuss before this body, the meeting
adjourned without objection at 6:01 p.m.
Rodney Harris, Mayor
Mario Bataille, City Clerk
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