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Home My WebLink About06.28.2023 - Regular City Council MeetingCity of Miami Gardens City Council Minutes June 28, 2023 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session, Jun 28 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, 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. A motion properly made to excuse the absence of Councilwoman Shannon Campbell passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote. 2. INVOCATION Councilman Robert Stephens delivered the Invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes – June 14, 2023 City Clerk Bataille withdrew the minutes from the Agenda. 5. ORDER OF BUSINESS Item 6.1 "STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATED BY SENATOR SHEVRIN JONES AND CITY LOBBYIST YOLANDA CASH-JACKSON" was pulled from the Agenda and replaced by "SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY MAYOR HARRIS". The following was added to the Agenda: 12.1 - DISCUSSION ON THE MARKETING OF NON-BUDGETED CITY SPECIAL EVENTS A motion made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman 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 BY MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS. DocuSign Envelope ID: 722B2D70-1692-4E7A-8105-097EC8999E03 Page 2 of 6 June 28, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting Mayor Harris was joined by the City Council to present a check to Oasis at Miami Gardens in support of their commitment and incubator services to the small businesses in the City of Miami Gardens. 6.2. REPORT BY MIAMI GARDENS COMMISSION FOR WOMAN - EMPOWERING WOMEN FOR LIVING AND LEAVING A POWERFUL LEGACY. Vice Mayor Wilson introduced Ms. Carol Lawrence, Chairperson of Miami Gardens Commission for Woman, who presented the advisory boards quarterly report. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Sharon Frasier Stephens, Miami, FL, appeared before the City Council and spoke on the ongoing homeless crisis among senior citizens. 8. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING: 9. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 10. RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 10.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADD A 4TH ROUTE TO IMPROVE THE WAIT TIME FOR THE TROLLEY SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REVISED TROLLEY ROUTE MAP; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment. There being no public comment, Mayor closed the floor. Councilwoman Julien spoke in support of the Item. City Manager Benson provided a brief overview on the item. A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Resolution passed and carried by a 6 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council. Mayor Harris Yes Vice Mayor Wilson Yes Councilwoman Campbell Absent Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes Councilwoman Julien Yes DocuSign Envelope ID: 722B2D70-1692-4E7A-8105-097EC8999E03 Page 3 of 6 June 28, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting Councilman Leon Yes Councilman Stephens Yes 11. CONSENT AGENDA: 11.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF THE WATER TANK EASEMENT LOCATED AT SCOTT PARK, FOLIO 34-2111-007-1250; 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, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED A TOTAL AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTEEN DOLLARS AND TWELVE CENTS ($234,416.12) FOR ONE YEAR TO SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSING AND SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS; AUTHORIZING A WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-757 OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE; 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 AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, THAT CERTAIN OFF-SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR WORK IN THE CITY’S RIGHT-OF-WAY AS PART OF THE NW 183RD STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (FM# 447800-1-52-01); PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY 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, AWARDING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) NO. 22-23-016 BRENTWOOD PARK IMPROVEMENTS TO BEJAR CONSTRUCTION, 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. 11.5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING INVITATION TO BID (ITB) NO. 21- 22-020- CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS MUNICIPAL COMPLEX IRRIGATION CONVERSION-RETROFIT TO THE IRRIGATION GUY, LLC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE BUDGETED DocuSign Envelope ID: 722B2D70-1692-4E7A-8105-097EC8999E03 Page 4 of 6 June 28, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting 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, RECOGNIZING AFSCME FLORIDA COUNCIL 79 OF THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO (“AFSCME”) AS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE BARGAINING AGENT TO REPRESENT A GROUP OF GENERAL, NON-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES IN THE PROPOSED UNIT COMPRISING THE FOLLOWING JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECOGNITION-ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PETITION FILED WITH THE FLORIDA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RELATIONS COMMISSION (“PERC”) ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF AS EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Consent Agenda passed and carried by a 6 to 0 voice vote of the City Council. 12. RESOLUTION(S) 12.1. DISCUSSION ON THE MARKETING OF NON-BUDGETED CITY SPECIAL EVENTS Councilman Stephens, referencing a previously sponsored Resolution concerning the marketing of the City Brand, recommended the following addition to the City's protocol:  Any non-budged special event must come back to the Council for approval should it require the usage of the City's seal and/or promoting platforms. A motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilwoman Julien, to amend the protocol manual to require any non-budgeted special events must come back to the Council for approval should it require the usage of the City's seal and/or promoting platforms. Vice Mayor Wilson shared concerns regarding former Council Members utilizing their former titles as if they are current Council Members, which can be misleading. DocuSign Envelope ID: 722B2D70-1692-4E7A-8105-097EC8999E03 Page 5 of 6 June 28, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting Answering a question posed by Mayor Harris, Attorney Dickens indicated the City cannot regulate how individuals call themselves, however we the City can regulate our promotional material. Attorney Dickens spoke in support of the motion made as she has been uncomfortable approving usage of the seal in the past. Attorney Dickens added that the motion amendment to the protocol should include the non- budgeted special event includes the marketing campaign for said event. Councilman Leon recommended this matter be brought back for a Workshop Meeting. Councilman Julien shared concern if the motion would hinder or make it impossible for the City to get information out and recommended the motion be streamlined a bit more so it can be clear as to what is being proposed by Councilman Stephens. Councilman Stephens withdrew his motion. By consensus, direction was given by the City Council to hold a workshop prior to the next 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) City Manager Benson, City Attorney Dickens, and City Clerk Bataille congratulated Mayor Harris for his recent election to President of Miami Dade League of Cities. City Manager, City Attorney Dickens, and City Clerk Bataille commended Vice Mayor Wilson for spearheading the Juneteenth Celebration. 15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES EACH) Councilman Stephens reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Dream STEM FEST partnership with Dibia Dream Organization DocuSign Envelope ID: 722B2D70-1692-4E7A-8105-097EC8999E03 Page 6 of 6 June 28, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting  Citywide Carwash partnership Encouraging Dream Belief Breaking Barriers Organization  Molding Messengers 1st Annual Book Fair  A.S.A.P. Day One Year Anniversary partnership with State Representative Felicia Robinson  7th Annual Black & White Masquerade Gala Honoring Extraordinary Youth partnership with Generation Cure Councilman Leon reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Visit to Washington DC  Old School Cookout for Seniors partnership with Councilman Stephens Councilwoman Julien reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Family fun Homebuyer Community Event  Family Fun Movie Night  Quarterly Clean Up Vice Mayor Wilson reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Partnership with Commission for Women Quarterly Report and Survey  Juneteenth Celebration Mayor Harris spoke on his recent election to President of Miami Dade League of Cities and provided 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 6:35 p.m. Rodney Harris, Mayor Mario Bataille, City Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: 722B2D70-1692-4E7A-8105-097EC8999E03