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City Council Minutes
February 9, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Feb 09 2022, beginning at 7:19 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 Reggie Leon, Councilwoman Shannon Campbell, Councilwoman
Shannan Ighodaro, Councilwoman Linda Julien, Councilman Robert Stephens,
and Councilwoman Katrina Wilson.
Also in attendance were: Deputy City Manager Craig Clay, City Attorney Sonja
Dickens, and City Clerk Mario Bataille.
2. INVOCATION
Councilman Robert Stephens delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes – January 26, 2022
A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilwoman
Campbell, to approve the minutes passed and carried by a 7 to 0 roll
call vote of the City Council.
5. ORDER OF BUSINESS
Item 12.2 was withdrawn by the City Manager's Office.
A motion made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilwoman
Campbell, to approve the Agenda as amended passed and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH)
6.1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY COUNCILWOMAN SHANNON
CAMPBELL.
Councilwoman Shannon Campbell presented the restaurant Arline's
Restaurant and Seafood with the Positive Forward Progress Award for
their continued support of the City's senior citizen population.
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7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Harris welcomed Miami-Dade County Vice Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert III
who provided kind remarks to the Mayor and City Council.
Gale Cunningham, 19001 NW 14th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, provided
written communication which stated there are 16 advisory boards/committees in
our City government. Six of the nineteen have memberships of zero to 3. The
membership is appointed by you Council Persons. Councilwoman Ighodaro,
how many appointments have you made to advisory boards/committees since
the January 26, 2022 City Council Meeting. The residents have applied and
want to be involved. How many appointments have you made Councilwoman
Ighodaro?
Arthur Swint, 18540 NW 8th Road, Miami Gardens, FL appeared before the City
Council and requested the City Council looks into placing speed bumps in his
neighborhood.
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, DECLARING ZONING IN PROGRESS AND
IMPOSING A CITYWIDE MORATORIUM ON THE SUBMISSION,
PROCESSING AND ISSUANCE OF ALL ZONING APPLICATIONS
AND/OR PERMITS FOR VEHICLE FUELING STATIONS AND SALES
AS A PERMITTED USE OR ACCESSORY USE, INCLUDING
VARIANCES, SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS, ZONING DISTRICT CHANGES,
MINIMUM SQUARE FOOTAGE REQUIREMENT CHANGES,
MODIFICATIONS OR ELIMINATION OF CONDITIONS,
RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS FOR A 180-DAY PERIOD;
PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR A STUDY AND
DIRECTIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR
PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR 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 comment, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
City Attorney Dickens briefed the Council on the item.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to approve the item on Second Reading.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question.
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A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to approve the Ordinance on Second Reading passed and
carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council.
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Leon Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens Yes
Councilwoman Wilson 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, ALLOCATING FIVE HUNDERED DOLLARS
($500.00) FROM THE SEAT 5 PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT TO
CONTRIBUTE FUNDS TOTHE ISSIAH JOHN EDWARDS LEGACY
FOUNDATION, INC.; 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 FISCAL YEAR 2021-202
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (“CDBG”) PUBLIC
SERVICE FUNDS TO MT. PISGAH CHURCH, KRISTI HOUSE, INC.,
EXPERTS RESOURCE COMMUNITY CENTER, INC., SUNSHINE FOR
ALL, INC., PROSPERITY SOCIAL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
(NOW PROJECT), THE NORTH MIAMI FOUNDATION, AND THE
S.E.E.K. FOUNDATION IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED
SIXTY NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($169,000.00); AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND
ATTEST RESPECTIVELY, SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS FOR THIS
PURPOSE IN SUBSTANTIAL FORM AS THAT AGREEMENT,
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; 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 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL- FOR
THE “BUILDING OPPORTUNITY” SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS
FOLIO NO. 34-1132-023-0540 AND GENERALLY LOCATED AT NW
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38TH COURT AND NW 201ST STREET, MIAMI GARDENS, FL TO
ELITE EQUITY DEVELOPMENT, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
CONTRACT FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion made by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to approve the Consent Agenda passed and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
12. RESOLUTION(S)
12.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL-
BUILDING OPPORTUNITY SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS FOLIO NO.
34-2116-013-0080 TO LEGACY DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE.;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AN
AGREEMENT FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Deputy City Manager Craig Clay provided an overview on the Item.
A motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Vice
Mayor Leon, to approve the Item.
Vice Mayor Leon spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Legacy
Development Alliance.
Councilwoman Wilson spoke on the item and opined as she looked at the
proposals she is concerned that the City is losing a sense of community.
Councilwoman Wilson continued to speak in support of the proposal
submitted by Sunshine Meat & Beverage.
Councilman Stephens spoke in support of the proposal submitted by
Legacy Development Alliance.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to amend the Resolution by inserting the name "Legacy
Development Alliance".
Councilwoman Wilson requested the item to be deferred.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Wilson to defer the item. The
motion to defer died due to the lack of a second.
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Mayor Harris called the question on the motion to amend.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to amend the Resolution by inserting the name "Legacy
Development Alliance" passed and carried by 6-1 roll call vote.
Councilwoman Wilson cast the dissenting vote.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question on
the item.
A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to approve the Resolution as amended passed and
carried by a 6 to 1 roll call vote of the City Council.
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Leon Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens Yes
Councilwoman Wilson No
12.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
20-21-020 T-SHIRT WITH LOGO PRINT SERVICES TO
_________________..AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Item was withdrawn from the Agenda.
13. QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS/JENNINGS
DISCLOSURE:
Planning and Zoning Director Nakeischea Smith read the protocol for Quasi-
Judicial Zoning Items.
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 ARTICLE IX SEC. 34-287-
TABLE 1 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO
CREATE A USE FOR RETAIL SALES DISCOUNT; PROVIDING
FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL
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ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Clerk Bataille administered the Oath of Truthfulness to all
interested parties.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comments.
There being no public comments, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
Councilman Stephens provided an overview on the item.
A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to approve the Ordinance on Second Reading passed
and carried by a 6 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council.
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Leon Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Absent
13.2.2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY ELBERT L. WATERS ON BEHALF OF
MONUMENT OF FAITH, INC., FOR THE REZONING OF THE
PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED 500 FEET SOUTH OF THE
INTERSECTION OF NW 20TH AVENUE AND NW 183RD STREET
IN MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO, FROM SINGLE
FAMILY DWELLING RESIDENTIAL (“R-1”) TO R-25 MULTIPLE
FAMILY DWELLING RESIDENTIAL (“R-25”); PROVIDING FOR
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Clerk Bataille administered the oath of truthfulness to all
interested parties.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comments.
There being no public comments, Mayor Harris closed
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Councilman Stephens, Councilwoman Ighodaro, and Councilwoman
Julien indicted they had ex-parte communication on the item and
their decision will be based on the evidence presented this evening.
Director Smith provided an overview on the item and recommended
approval.
A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Vice
Mayor Leon, to approve the Ordinance on Second Reading
passed and carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council.
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Leon Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
13.3 RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
14. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
(3 MINUTES EACH)
Deputy City Manager Craig Clay introduced Chief Delma Noel-Pratt who provide
a report on the most recent personnel activity taking place with the Police
Department.
15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES
EACH)
Councilman Stephens reported and announced the following events:
Senior Valentine’s Day Celebration
STEM Saturday Series
Councilwoman Ighodaro reported and announced the following events and
meetings:
Monthly U.N.I.T.Y. Meeting
Ultimate Homebuyers Workshop
Senior Valentines at the Senior Center
Councilwoman Julien requested everyone keep Patricia Cole in their thoughts
and prayers.
Councilwoman Julien reported and announced the following events:
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Quarterly Community Cleanup
Councilwoman Campbell spoke on the importance of Black History Month and
thanked Vice Mayor Leon for sponsoring the Food Truck Frenzy.
Councilwoman Campbell reported and announced the following event:
Bingo with a Twist & Pokeno Night
Councilwoman Wilson reported and announced the following events and
meetings:
Meet Me Monday
Miami Gardens Street Fair and Market Place
Vice Mayor Leon reported and announced the following events and meetings:
Black History Month Taste the Culture Food Village
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 8:08 p.m.
Rodney Harris, Mayor
Mario Bataille, City Clerk
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