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City Council Minutes
May 10, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
May 10 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,
Vice Mayor Katrina Wilson Councilman Reggie Leon, Councilwoman Shannon
Campbell, Councilwoman Shannan Ighodaro, and Councilwoman Linda Julien.
Also in attendance were: City Manager Cameron Benson, City Attorney Sonja
Dickens, and City Clerk Mario Bataille.
A motion to excuse Councilman Stephens absence was offered by
Councilwoman Julien, seconded by Councilman Leon, passed and carried
by unanimous voice vote.
2. INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Wilson delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes – April 26, 2023
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman
Campbell to approve the minutes passed and carried by unanimous
voice vote.
5. ORDER OF BUSINESS
The following item was added to the Consent Agenda:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA ALLOCATING FUNDS TO THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000) FROM MAYOR
HARRIS’ SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONOSRED BY
MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS) was added to the consent agenda as Item 11.7.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman
Campbell, to approve the Agenda as amended passed and carried by
unanimous voice vote.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH)
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6.1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION FROM THE CITY MANAGER
City Manager Cameron Benson introduced Osvaldo Diaz, Building Official
to present a plaque from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) for the City’s participation in the community rating system of the
National Flood Insurance program.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sonia Frazier, 18840 NW 23 Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL appeared before the
City Council to expressed concerns about the lack of communication and
incomplete reports received from the Police Department following a car accident.
Marjorie Cross, 1425 NW 193 Terrace, Miami Gardens, FL appeared before
the City Council to express concerns about the increased traffic as a result of
Formula 1.
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
PURSUE A SISTER-CITY PARTERNSHIP WITH THE NATION GHANA;
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
COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN'S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($900),
FOR THE HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH ESSAY CONTEST;
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 THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
FIVE HUNDERED DOLLARS ($500.00) TO SPONSOR
REFRESHMENTS AT THE IRONCLAD MAN-2-MAN CONFERENCE
BEING HELD ON JUNE 9 AND 10, 2023 AT ANTIOCH MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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11.4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RELY UPON
STATE OF FLORIDA DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
CONTRACT #43211500-WSCA-15-ACS, TO ISSUE A PURCHASE
ORDER NOT EXCEEDING TWO HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND
NINTY-FOUR DOLLARS AND FIFTY-ONE CENTS ($240,094.51) TO
CDW-G AN AUTHORIZED MANUFACTURER RESELLER TO
PURCHASE VIDEO WALL AND COVERT SURVEILLANCE
TECHNOLOGY; USING FUNDS FROM THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT
OF HOMELAND SECURITY URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE
(UASI) GRANT PROGRAM; 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, ACCEPTING ONE MILLION DOLLARS
($1,000,000.00) FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TRAIL
LOCATED AT NW 191ST STREET TO THE BETTY T. FERGUSON
RECREATIONAL COMPLEX; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY,
THAT CERTAIN LOCAL AGENCY CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION; 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, AUTHORIZING THE FIRST RENEWAL OF ITB
NO. 19-20-014, PURCHASE AND DELIVERY STANDARD ISSUE
WEAPONS WITH GT DISTRIBUTORS, INC. FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS POLICE DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS NOT TO EXCEED THE
ANNUAL 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 ALLOCATING FUNDS TO THE YOUTH
DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000) FROM MAYOR HARRIS’ SPECIAL
EVENTS ACCOUNT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman
Campbell, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended passed and
carried by unanimous voice vote.
12. RESOLUTION(S)
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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 offered comments thanking staff for all of their hard work
during Formula 1 weekend.
City Attorney Dickens wished all the mothers a Happy Mother’s Day.
City Clerk Bataille wished his son Christian a happy birthday, additionally he
wished all the mothers a Happy Mother’s Day and wished his mother an early
happy birthday.
15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES
EACH)
Councilwoman Ighodaro wished all the mothers a Happy Mother’s Day.
Councilman Leon wished all the mothers a Happy Mother’s Day.
Councilwoman Julien thanked everyone for attending the Hattian Heritage
Reception, she also announced her Hattian Heritage Essay/Scholarship contest;
community feeding co-hosted by Chairman Oliver Gilbert at Greater New Bethel
Baptist Church and the Multi-Cultural Festival. Additionally, prayers were
solicited for Officer Moncur who suffered a medical emergency.
Councilwoman Campbell wished all the mothers a Happy Mother’s Day. She
announced her upcoming Town Hall meeting May 16, 2023 at 6:30 pm.,
registration for the Bahas Reunion is open. Additional thoughts were shared
relating to Formula 1 and the Seek Foundation.
Vice Mayor Wilson acknowledged the Commission for Women for the study
conducted about the involvement of the women within the City. Additional
comments were made in support of the efforts and the planning of the City’s 20th
birthday celebration and the improvements made during Formula 1 and wished
all the Mothers a Happy Mother’s Day.
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Mayor Harris commented about the importance of celebrating the City’s 20th
birthday and wished all the Mothers a Happy a Mother’s Day. He also
encouraged everyone to check on their friends and family members as so many
people are dealing with mental health issues.
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 6:00 p.m.
Rodney Harris, Mayor
Mario Bataille, City Clerk
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