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Home My WebLink About10.11.2023 - Regular City Council MinutesCity of Miami Gardens City Council Minutes October 11, 2023 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session, Oct 11 2023, beginning at 5:34 PM, in the Council Chambers, 18605 NW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida. The following members of the City Council were present: 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. A motion made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman Stephens, to excuse the absence of Mayor Harris approved and carried by a unanimous voice vote. 2. INVOCATION Councilman Stephens delivered the Invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Recited in unison. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes – September 27, 2023 A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Campbell, to approve the minutes passed and carried by a 6 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council. 5. ORDER OF BUSINESS Councilwoman Julien withdrew item 6.1 from the Agenda. 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. RANSOM EVERGLADES SCHOOL DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PROGRAM PRESENTATION PRESENTED BY COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN. DocuSign Envelope ID: 177E7BBF-3987-4133-9F31-841C2BFCBA90 Page 2 of 6 October 11, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes This item was withdrawn. 6.2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN. Councilwoman Julien was joined by the City Council, in recognizing breast cancer survivor Sharon Mathis as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Tosha Alice, 17340 NW 29th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and requested the City Council establish a senior citizen fund in order to assist seniors who are on fixed incomes that need assistance to resolve code violation. Dorothy J. Morrison, 3535 NW 213th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and spoke in opposition to Formula 1, red light camera traffic safety program, and read speed program. In addition, she requested the City Council review current code enforcement policies. Dorothy Williams, 3611 NW 212th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and shared concerns regarding code enforcement against her property. She continued to request assistance from the City Council to assist with resolving the issues. 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 AND TO RETAIN CONSULTANTS, AS NECESSARY FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE 2024 JAZZ IN THE GARDENS FESTIVAL; WAIVING BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR PURCHASES MADE IN CONNECTION WITH THIS FESTIVAL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXCEED HIS PURCHASING AUTHORITY AS NECESSARY FOR THIS FESTIVAL; 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 SEAT 5 FORMULA ONE COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF THREE DocuSign Envelope ID: 177E7BBF-3987-4133-9F31-841C2BFCBA90 Page 3 of 6 October 11, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,000) TO PROVIDE HOME INTERNET ACCESS TO THE STUDENTS OF ASPIRE PREPARATORY ACADEMY; 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, AWARDING INVITATION TO BID (ITB) NO. 22- 23-032, AUTOBODY COLLISION REPAIR SERVICES, TO DJ AUTO COLLISION CENTER, INC, WILDSTEIN BROTHERS, LLC, D/B/A TROPICAL COLLISION CENTER, AND WORLD MOTOR CORPORATION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER(S) AS NEEDED NOT TO EXCEED THE BUDGETED AMOUNTS PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Consent Agenda passed and carried by a 6 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council. Mayor Harris Absent Vice Mayor Wilson Yes Councilwoman Campbell Yes Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes Councilwoman Julien Yes Councilman Leon Yes Councilman Stephens Yes 12. RESOLUTION(S) 13. QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS/JENNINGS DISCLOSURE: Nakeischea Smith, Planning and Zoning Director, provided the rules for Quasi- Judicial Zoning Hearings. City Clerk Bataille administered the Oath of Truthfulness to all interested parties. 13.1 ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S): 13.2 ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 13.2.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO; AMENDING THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ARTICLE I - SECTION 34-13 “ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED” TO INCORPORATE THE DocuSign Envelope ID: 177E7BBF-3987-4133-9F31-841C2BFCBA90 Page 4 of 6 October 11, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes PERFROMING ARTS, CIVIC AND ENTERTAINMENT (PACE) OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT; AMENDING THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ARTICLE I - SECTION 34-14 “PURPOSE AND INTENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS,” TO INCORPORATE THE PERFROMING ARTS, CIVIC AND ENTERTAINMENT (PACE) OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT; AMENDING ARTICLE IX – SECTION 34-287 “USE REGULATIONS, GENERALLY – TABLE I” TO PROVIDE PERMITTED USES WITHIN THE PACE OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT; AMENDING ARTICLE X - SECTION 34-311 “ACCESSORY USE TABLE,” TO CREATE ACCESSORY USES FOR THE PACE OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT; AMENDING ARTICLE XI - SECTION 34-342 “TABLE FOR DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS – TABLE 3” TO PROVIDE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE PACE OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT; AMENDING ARTICLE XIV SECTION 34-444 “LANDSCAPE, BUFFERING MINIMUM STANDARDS,” TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE STANDARDS FOR THE PACE OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT; AMENDING ARTICLE XIV SECTION 34-446 “FENCES, WALLS AND PERIMETER HEDGES, SIGHT TRIANGLES,” TO ESTABLISH MAXIMUM FENCE, WALL HEIGHT FOR THE PACE OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT; AMENDING THE CITY ZONING MAP TO CREATE A LOCATION FOR THE PACE OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT AS ATTACHED IN EXHIBIT B; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Ordinance on Second Reading. Vice Mayor Wilson opened the floor for public comments. There being no comments, Vice Mayor Wilson closed the floor. There being no discussion, Vice Mayor Wilson called the question. A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Ordinance on Second Reading passed and carried by a 6 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council. Mayor Harris Absent DocuSign Envelope ID: 177E7BBF-3987-4133-9F31-841C2BFCBA90 Page 5 of 6 October 11, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Vice Mayor Wilson Yes Councilwoman Campbell Yes Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes Councilwoman Julien Yes Councilman Leon Yes Councilman Stephens Yes 13.3 RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 14. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK (3 MINUTES EACH) City Manager Benson announced the Miami Gardens Police Department for completing the 2023 reaccreditation assessment. 15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES EACH) Councilman Robert Stephens reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Viking Avenue Street Renaming  City University Partnership  Table Talk Tuesday  National Author's Day Read-In and Night of Celebration Councilwoman Ighodaro left the meeting at 6:04 PM. Mayor Harris arrived at 6:09 PM. Councilman Reggie Leon reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Karaoke in the Gardens Councilwoman Linda Julien reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Quarterly Community Clean-Up  12th Annual Science Fair  Hispanic Heritage Month Earn as you Learn Essay Contest Councilwoman Shannon Campbell reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Monthly Town Hall Meeting Vice Mayor Wilson reported on the following sponsored initiatives: DocuSign Envelope ID: 177E7BBF-3987-4133-9F31-841C2BFCBA90 Page 6 of 6 October 11, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes  Singing in the Streets partnership with the Adrienne Arsht Center  Meet Me Monday Vice Mayor Wilson announced local universities St. Thomas University and Florida Memorial University will compete in a football game this upcoming Saturday. Mayor Harris provided general comments and 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 6:25 p.m. Rodney Harris, Mayor Mario Bataille, City Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: 177E7BBF-3987-4133-9F31-841C2BFCBA90