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Home My WebLink About03.22.2023 - Regular City Council MeetingCity of Miami Gardens City Council Minutes March 22, 2023 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session, Mar 22 2023, beginning at 5:55 p.m., 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 Katrina Wilson, Councilwoman Shannon Campbell, Councilwoman Shannan Ighodaro, Councilwoman Linda Julien, Councilman Reggie Leon, and Councilman Robert Stephens. 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 Recited in unison. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - February 22, 2023 4.2. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes – March 8, 2023 City Clerk Bataille withdrew the minutes from the Agenda. 5. ORDER OF BUSINESS Councilman Stephens requested Item 11.6 be pulled from the consent agenda. Vice Mayor Wilson requested Item 11.4 be pulled from the consent agenda. A motion made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwomen Julien, to approve the Agenda as amended passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote. 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH) 6.1. SPECIAL PRESENATION HONORING CHRISTOPHER PROPHETE FIRST PLACE WINNER OF THE MIAMI CHAPTER OF JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA, INC'S 2023 ANN OWEN GORDON ORATORICAL COMPETITION. DocuSign Envelope ID: 75893F5B-B96F-47D7-81D6-75A8761E0268 Page 2 of 7 Regular City Council Meeting March 22, 2023 Mayor Harris was joined by the City Council in recognizing Christopher Prophete winner of the Miami Chapter of Jack and Jill of America 2023 Ann Owen Gordon Oratorical Competition. 6.2. EMERGING SMALL BUSINESS GRANT PRESENTATION. Councilwoman Julien presented the Emerging Small Business Grant Award Presentation to the following businesses:  Simone N. Buford, Simon's Just Dance Performing Arts Dance Studio  Kenya Vail Marguis, Keenya's Closet  Chione Daniel, Danl Dentistry 6.3. PRESENTATIONS TO DIVISION CHIEF FAYE T. DAVIS COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DIVISION OF MIAMI DADE FIRE RESCUE. Councilwoman Shannan Ighodaro presented Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue Community Affairs Division Chief Faye T. Davis for her service to the community. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Sea Lascalzo, 2435 Ali Baba Avenue, Opa Locka, FL 33054, appeared before the City Council representing Kauff's Towing referencing Item 11.6 and requested the Council consider awarding the RFQ to multiple vendors on a rotating schedule as his company is very much interested in providing services to the City and currently providing services to Hard Rock Stadium Vince Mancusi, 17207 NW 42nd Place, Miami Gardens, FL 33054, appeared before the City Council and shared concerns regarding permit services provided by the building department. He shared general concerns regarding the community he resides in. Antonio Fuente, 3740 Lowson Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33445, appeared before the City Council and provided comments on the use of Smart Street Lightings as part of the City's street lighting improvement projects. Pastor Stephanie Russel, 3440 NW 179th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and shared speeding concerns within her residential area around 175th and 179th Street. Suzette Pecko, 2430 NW 185th Terrace, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and shared concerns regarding her apartment unit at Pelican Cove and requested assistance from the City. Legislative Analyst C. Vernon Martin appeared before the City Council and thanked the City Council and Residents for their support and condolences on the passing of his mother. DocuSign Envelope ID: 75893F5B-B96F-47D7-81D6-75A8761E0268 Page 3 of 7 Regular City Council Meeting March 22, 2023 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, RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS NATIONAL SOCIAL SERVICES MONTH IN THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS; 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, WAIVING THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THE SHOWMOBILE, NUNC PRO TUNC TO MARCH 4, 2023, FOR THE WALT FRAZIER PARK RENAMING CEREMONY, 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 COUNCILWOMAN SHANNON CAMPBELL'S PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) TO THE PROGRESSIVE OFFICERS CLUB'S 25TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GALA; 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, AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS LISTED ON EXHIBIT “A,” ATTACHED HERETO, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT (FPL) FOR STREETLIGHT UPGRADES, PER DISTRICT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY- TWO DOLLARS AND EIGHTY-TWO CENTS ($173,442.82) PLUS MAINTENANCE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH UPGRADE, RESPECTIVELY; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda. 11.5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE FIRST RENEWAL OF AGREEMENTS FOR INVITATION TO BID NO. 20-21-001, CITYWIDE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, TO PRIMARY VENDOR, METRO DocuSign Envelope ID: 75893F5B-B96F-47D7-81D6-75A8761E0268 Page 4 of 7 Regular City Council Meeting March 22, 2023 EXPRESS, INC., AND SECONDARY VENDORS, ATC ENGINEERING, INC. AND NATIONAL CONCRETE AND PAVING, LLC; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS, AS NEEDED, NOT TO EXCEED THE ALLOCATED BUDGET AMOUNT; 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 RFQ NO. 22-23-007, CITYWIDE TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES, TO KING'S WRECKER SERVICE, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda. A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Leon, to approve the Consent Agenda passed and carried by a 7 to 0 voice vote of the City Council. 12. RESOLUTION(S) 12.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS LISTED ON EXHIBIT “A,” ATTACHED HERETO, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT (FPL) FOR STREETLIGHT UPGRADES, PER DISTRICT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY- TWO DOLLARS AND EIGHTY-TWO CENTS ($173,442.82) PLUS MAINTENANCE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH UPGRADE, RESPECTIVELY; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Answering a question posed by Vice Mayor Wilson, City Manager Cameron Benson confirmed the pilot program and additional staffing discussed during the workshop will be implemented utilizing the funds already allocated for the lighting improvement project. A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Resolution passed and carried by a 7 to 0 voice vote of the City Council. DocuSign Envelope ID: 75893F5B-B96F-47D7-81D6-75A8761E0268 Page 5 of 7 Regular City Council Meeting March 22, 2023 12.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING RFQ NO. 22-23-007, CITYWIDE TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES, TO KING'S WRECKER SERVICE, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Answering a question posed by Councilman Stephens, Manager Benson confirmed they will negotiate terms that would include the removal of debris and clean-up after accidents. A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman Stephens, to approve the Resolution passed and carried by a 7 to 0 voice vote of the City Council. 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) 14.1. General Obligation Bond Quarterly Report 14.2. City Manager's Quarterly Repot 15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES EACH) Councilman Stephens reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Free EKG Screening  Table Talk Tuesday  2nd Annual Changing the Narrative Resource Expo  Miami Gardens Higher Education Scholarship Program  Miami Gardens Summer Slim Down Fitness Challenge Councilwoman Ighodaro reported on the following sponsored initiatives: DocuSign Envelope ID: 75893F5B-B96F-47D7-81D6-75A8761E0268 Page 6 of 7 Regular City Council Meeting March 22, 2023  Senior Valentine’s Day Program  Women's History Month Celebration  Social Service Month  Lady Cares Program  New World Symphony Wall Cast Councilman Leon reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Boss Up Day Event  Community Connection Town Hall Meeting Councilwoman Julien reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Quarterly Clean Up Councilwoman Campbell reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Trolley Talks  Cooking with the Councilwoman Vice Mayor Wilson reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Meet Me Monday  Empowering Women Intergenerational Conversation  Walt Frazier Sports and Scholastic Combine  3rd Annual Juneteenth Park and Party Mayor Harris reported on his meeting and tour of the City with Dwyane Wade regarding possible invest into the City. In addition, Mayor Harris provided general closing remarks. 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 7:01 p.m. Rodney Harris, Mayor DocuSign Envelope ID: 75893F5B-B96F-47D7-81D6-75A8761E0268 Page 7 of 7 Regular City Council Meeting March 22, 2023 Mario Bataille, City Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: 75893F5B-B96F-47D7-81D6-75A8761E0268