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City Council Minutes
September 27, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
September 27 2023, beginning at 6:09 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 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 Draft Minutes –September 13, 2023
A motion offered by Councilwoman Campbell, seconded by
Councilwoman Julien, to approve the minutes 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
5. ORDER OF BUSINESS
Special presentation 6.1 was pulled from the Agenda.
The following items were added to the consent agenda:
ADD-ON ITEM #1: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-049-
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1939 WHICH ALLOCATED FUNDS FROM COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN'S
SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00), FOR THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
REAL ESTATE BROKERS (NAREB) FOR NATIONAL FAIR HOUSING
MONTH; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN)
ADD-ON ITEM #2: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF NINE
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($900) FROM COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN'S
SEAT 5 PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN SUPPORT OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) OPEN
HOUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN)
ADD-ON ITEM #3: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN'S SEAT 5 PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL
EVENTS ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS
($800), NUNC PRO TUNC, IN SUPPORT OF THE OFF TO COLLEGE
ESSENTIALS HELD ON AUGUST 17, 2023; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN)
ADD-ON ITEM #4: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF TWO
HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($250) FROM COUNCILWOMAN LINDA
JULIEN'S SEAT 5 PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN
SUPPORT OF THE RIVERVIEW CRIME WATCH; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN)
ADD-ON ITEM #5: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL EVENTS
ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE THOUSAND THREE
HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE DOLLARS AND FIFTY-EIGHT CENTS ($1,339.58),
FOR CONSTITUENT MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FOR MONTHLY
MEETINGS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONOSRED BY COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN)
A motion made by Councilwoman Julien, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to approve the agenda as amended passed and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
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6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH)
6.1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY COUNCILMAN ROBERT STEPHENS, III
This item was pulled from the Agenda.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Valencia MaGahee, 1582 NW 18th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared
before the City Council and raised concerns with regards to street lighting and
drainage in her neighborhood.
Rea Hughes, 3335 NW 180th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the
City Council and recognized several departments and staff members for their
prompt and effective response to residents' concerns.
Basil Cole, 2350 NW 187th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City
Council and presented Police Chief Delma Noel-Pratt with a plaque for her
services and commitment to the City of Miami Gardens.
Dr. Marcus Bright, 1800 South Ocean Drive, Hallandale Beach, FL, appeared
before the City Council and shared his research which highlighted that young
black men in Miami-Dade County are disproportionately arrested.
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, CREATING CHAPTER 6 ARTICLE XII OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED “SHOPPING CENTER
REGISTRATION”; PROVIDING FOR THE 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 comment.
There being no comments, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Vice Mayor
Wilson, to approve 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
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Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilman Stephens Yes
9.2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION ARTICLE IX. –
GENERALIZED SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED USES - USES
PERMITTED WITH EXTRA REQUIREMENTS, SPECIAL EXCEPTION
USES AND PROHIBITED USES, TO CREATE EXTRA
REQUIREMENTS FOR SHOPPING CENTERS; PROVIDING FOR THE
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 comment.
There being no comments, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
A motion offered by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman
Julien, to approve 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
9.3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ELECTIONS, CALLING THE
2024 GENERAL ELECTION AND SPECIAL ELECTION FOR MAYOR
AND FOR COUNCIL SEATS 1, 3, AND 5; PROVIDING FOR RUNOFF
ELECTION, IF NECESSARY; PROVIDING FOR QUALIFICATION OF
CANDIDATES; PROVIDING FOR CLOSE OF ELECTION BOOKS;
APPROVING THE OFFICIAL BALLOT FORM; PROVIDING FOR
NOTIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
City Clerk Bataille provided an overview of the Item.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment.
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There being no comments, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Julien, seconded by
Councilman Stephens, to approve 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 REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR THE
ALLOCATION FROM MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS’ SPECIAL EVENTS
ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8500.00 TO
SUPPORT FIVE COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS WITH A
501(C)(3) TAX DESIGNATION; 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 THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY
DOLLARS ($350.00) TO MORE THAN PINK WALK; 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
APPLY FOR THE UNITED STATES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATION RECOMPETE PILOT PROGRAM GRANT AND TO
PARTNER WITH FLORIDA STATE MINORITY SUPPLIER
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE
RECOMPETE PILOT PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO ACCEPT
GRANT FUNDS; 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, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILWOMAN SHANNON CAMPBELL’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS
SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($800.00), FOR SUPPLIES AND
MONTHLY MEETINGS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS; 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, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILMAN
STEPHENS’ SPECIAL EVENTS/ PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($2,500) IN SUPPORT OF AWARDING FOUR
ENTREPRENEURS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS’ ADMISSION TO
THE OPTIMIZE CONFERENCE 2023; 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, ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022
ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT FROM THE CITY’S AUDITOR, ANTHONY
BRUSON, P.A.; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF THE
AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA MUNICIPAL INSURANCE TRUST
(FMIT) FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION, GENERAL LIABILITY,
PROPERTY AND CASUALTY, AND AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED,
TWO MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED AND EIGHTY THOUSAND SEVEN
HUNDRED AND THIRTY THREE DOLLARS ($2,880,733) FOR THIS
PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND APPROVING THAT CERTAIN
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERATION
OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, A DIVISION OF THE NATIONAL
FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES (AFL-CIO), FOR A PERIOD
FROM OCTOBER 1, 2023 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026,
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST THE SAME;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS ESTABLISHING THE REGISTRATION FEE FOR
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SHOPPING CENTERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 6,
ARTICLE XII, SECTION 6-381 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-049-
1939 WHICH ALLOCATED FUNDS FROM COUNCILWOMAN LINDA
JULIEN'S SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00), FOR THE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REAL ESTATE BROKERS (NAREB)
FOR NATIONAL FAIR HOUSING MONTH; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF NINE
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($900) FROM COUNCILWOMAN LINDA
JULIEN'S SEAT 5 PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN
SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS POLICE ATHLETIC
LEAGUE (PAL) PROGRM; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN'S SEAT 5 PUBLIC AFFAIRS
SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF EIGHT
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($800), NUNC PRO TUNC, IN SUPPORT OF
THE OFF TO COLLEGE ESSENTIALS HELD ON AUGUST 17, 2023;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.13. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF TWO
HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($250) FROM COUNCILWOMAN LINDA
JULIEN'S SEAT 5 PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN
SUPPORT OF THE RIVER WATCHERS NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME
WATCH PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.14. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL
EVENTS ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE
THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE DOLLARS AND FIFTY-
EIGHT CENTS ($1,339.58), FOR CONSTITUENT MATERIALS AND
SUPPLIES FOR MONTHLY MEETINGS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by
Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Consent Agenda. passed and
carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council.
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 necessary parties.
13.1 ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S):
13.1.1. 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
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
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ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Manager Benson provided an overview and intent of the Item.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comments.
There being no comments, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
A motion was made by Councilman Leon, seconded by
Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Item on First Reading.
Councilman Stephens spoke in support of the Item.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by
Councilwoman Julien, to approve on First 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
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 recognized the Finance Department for their work in
preparing the FY 2023-2024 budget. In addition, Mr. Benson thanked the
Council for approving the Budget.
Manager Benson requested to hold a Workshop with the City Council to discuss
Special Events during the fiscal year 2023-2024.
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15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES
EACH)
Councilman Stephens reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Viking Avenue Street Renaming Celebration
Miami Gardens City University Partnership
Table Talk Tuesday
Citrus Tropical Brunch
National Arthurs Day
Councilwoman Ighodaro reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
U.N.I.T.Y. Townhall Meeting
Councilman Leon reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Karaoke in the Gardens
Community Food Drive
Community Seal or Expungement Event
Councilwoman Julien reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
National Coffee Day Partnership with Starbucks
Movie Night in the Gardens
Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest
Give Miami Day
12th Annual Science Fair
Councilwoman Campbell and Vice Mayor Wilson (individually) provided an
overview on her recent trip to Washington DC during the Congressional Black
Caucus Annual Legislative Conference.
Vice Mayor Wilson reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Job Fair partnership with Miami-Dade County
Meet Me Monday
Singing in the Streets
Mayor Harris provided general comments and 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 7:00 p.m.
Rodney Harris, Mayor
Mario Bataille, City Clerk
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