HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.22.2023 - Regular City Council MeetingCity of Miami Gardens
City Council Minutes
February 22, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Feb 22 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 Stephens delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes – February 8, 2023
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman
Campbell, to approve the minutes passed and carried by a 7 to 0 roll
call vote of the City Council.
5. ORDER OF BUSINESS
City Manager Benson withdrew Item 11.3 and indicated he will bring back the
item for consideration along with presentations by the vendors.
Councilman Stephens added a discussion item on the lighting districts as Item
12.1.
A motion made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman
Campbell, to approve the Agenda as amended passed and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH)
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Basil Cole, 2350 NW 187th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City
Council and commended the Public Works department for the service they
provide the City.
Brenda Thompson, 1340 NW 200th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before
the City Council and shared concerns regarding a code enforcement violation
she received.
Chris Basden, 270 NW 193rd Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the
City Council and shared concerns regarding his inability to park his commercial
vehicle on his property.
Tina Alexander, 1799 NW 155th Place, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the
City Council and announced that 22nd avenue will be closed from March 25th to
March 27th due to railroad track construction.
Rea Hughes, 3335 NW 10th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the
City Council and spoke on the most resent New World Condominium fire. In
addition, Ms. Hughes commended Parks and Recreation Department for their
ability to resolve issues taking place at Myrtle Grove Park. Lastly, Ms. Hughes
requested if any decision has been made regarding the funding the City receives
from Formula 1.
Howard Dupree, 1734 NW 192nd Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before
the City Council and spoke in opposition of Consent Agenda 11.2.
Gale Cunningham, 19001 NW 14th Avenue Road, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared
before the City Council and shared concerns regarding of Consent Agenda 11.2.
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 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.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comments.
There being no public comments, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
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A motion offered by Councilwoman Campbell, 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 Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilman Stephens 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, WAIVING CLAUSE 28.6 OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS NONEXCLUSIVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH A&P CONSULTING TRANSPORTATION
ENGINEERS CORP. (“A&P”); ASSIGNING ALL CONTRACTS AND
PURCHASE ORDERS TO A&P CONSULTING TRANSPORTATION
ENGINEERS CORP. TO CHA CONSULTING, INC; 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 EXECUTE A REVENUE GENERATING
AGREEMENT WITH PM AM CORPORATION FOR FALSE ALARM
BILLING AND COLLECTION SERVICES; 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 CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT WITH E.L. WATERS AND COMPANY,
LLC, OR KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR STRATEGIC
PLANNING AND EXECUTE A STRATEGIC PLANNING AGREEMENT
WITH THE SELECTED FIRM; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item was withdrawn from the Agenda.
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A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman
Julien, 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 Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilman Stephens Yes
12. RESOLUTION(S)
12.1. DISCUSSION ON THE STATUS OF THE LIGHTING DISTRICTS.
Councilman Stephens indicated the purpose of this discussion is to speak
on the progress the City has made as it relates to the Lighting Districts.
At the request of Councilman Stephens, City Manager Benson introduced
Deputy City Manager Craig Clay provided an overall update on the status
of the Lighting Districts Project and answered questions posed by the City
Council.
Councilman Stephens spoke on the importance to build better
communication with FPL in order to meet the street lighting needs of the
City. Therefore, he recommended holding a meeting with FPL.
City Manager Benson recommended a joint meeting with members of the
City Council, representatives from FPL, and Miami-Dade County.
Councilman Stephens requested a meeting be set with FPL to discuss
the issues.
Mayor Harris indicated his office will coordinate the meeting with FPL.
Vice Mayor Wilson shared concerns regarding street lighting outages and
response time for repairs.
Councilwoman Julien spoke on the possibility on getting the City's
lobbyist involved to provide some assistance in resolving our issues.
Mayor Harris requested the City Manager provide a report regarding all
of the dark spots within the City.
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Answering a question posed by Vice Mayor Wilson, Deputy City Manager
Clay indicated that there may be an opportunity to place cameras within
streetlights as part of the City's smart city initiative.
Answering a question posed by Councilman Stephens, Mayor Harris
confirmed his office will coordinate the meeting with FPL.
Answering a question posed by Councilman Stephens, Deputy Manager
Clay confirmed an agenda item will be brought forward during the March
22nd City Council meeting to address the lighting inventory needs for the
City in order to address the issues raised during the lighting study.
Councilman Stephens spoke on the urgency to move forward with
improving street lighting across the districts. In addition, Councilman
Stephens reaffirmed his request to hold a Workshop Meeting to discuss
the progress of the Lighting Districts on the March 22, 2023.
Answering a question posed by Councilman Leon referencing security
cameras on the lighting polls, City Manager Benson confirmed the City
will be looking into making sure we have the necessary bandwidth for the
use of cameras across the City.
Answering a question posed by Councilman Stephens, Deputy City
Manager Clay confirmed there are two lighting districts that was not
transferred over to the City.
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)
City Manager Benson introduced Strategic Communications & Training
Specialist Yvena Muselaire who provided a report on the employee training
taking place during the quarter.
City Manager Benson introduced Capital Improvements Director Laura Laliberte
provided a report on the general obligation projects taking place within the City.
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City Manager Benson reported on his most recent trip to Tallahassee with the
Mayor to meet with State Legislatures to discuss the needs of the City of Miami
Gardens.
15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES
EACH)
Councilman Stephens reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Miami Gardens Fitness Challenge
5th Annual Fathers and Sons Flag Football
Table Talk Tuesday
Councilwoman Ighodaro reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
U.N.I.T.Y. Townhall Meeting
Councilwoman Julien reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Black History Month Essay Contest
Emerging Small Business Award
2nd Annual Youth Music Festival
Quarterly Community Clean Up
Councilwoman Campbell reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
3rd Entrepreneurship Experience Battle of the Brands
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Campbell, Councilman Stephens
provided an update on the informational campaign he is working on with staff to
inform the businesses on the Ordinance related to abandoned shopping carts he
recently sponsored.
Vice Mayor Wilson reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
District 1 School Board Showcase Support
We The People Academy partnership with Senator Jones
St. Thomas University Community Clean Up
Mayor Harris provided closing remarks.
16. WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
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17. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss before this body, the meeting
adjourned without objection at 6:40 p.m.
Rodney Harris, Mayor
Mario Bataille, City Clerk
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