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Home My WebLink About05.25.2022 - Regular Meeting MinutesCity of Miami Gardens City Council Minutes May 25, 2022 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session, May 25 2022, 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 Reggie Leon, Councilwoman Shannon Campbell, Councilwoman Shannan Ighodaro, Councilwoman Linda Julien, Councilman Robert Stephens, and Councilwoman Katrina Wilson. 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 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes - March 23, 2022 4.2. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes - April 13, 2022 4.3. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes – April 27, 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 Councilwoman Julien added a Special Presentation. City Manager Benson added a Special Presentation. City Manager Benson withdrew Item 11.4 from the Agenda. A motion made by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Agenda as amended passed and carried by a 7-0 Voice Vote. 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH) 6.1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN. DocuSign Envelope ID: 8E3E7A47-639A-43EB-84CB-0E49EC5F3C29 Page 2 of 6 Regular City Council Meeting May 25, 2022 Councilwoman Julien was joined by the Mayor and City Council in recognizing 16 year Parks and Recreation Employee Gillespei Brown for his years of service to the City of Miami Gardens. 6.2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY THE CITY MANAGER. City Manager Benson was joined by the Mayor, City Council, and Directors in recognizing Community Development Director Jeanette Smith on her retirement. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Sonia Flowers, 17435 NW 17th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council with various residents to present Councilwoman Ighodaro a token of appreciation for her Sponsored Mother's Day Initiative. Audry Ward, 3351 NW 189th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and requested the status of the Myrtle Grove Park Improvement survey and when will the project commence. Christine Malcom, 18910 NW 31st Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33056, appeared before the City Council and shared concerns regarding residential comments and questions being answered at City Council sponsored Town Hall Meeting. In addition, she shared concerns regarding the City being proactive in providing information to the residents. Alexandra Hughes, 600 NW 210th Street, Miami Gardens, FL appeared before the City Council and shared concerns on environmental hazards around the City. 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, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILWOMAN SHANNON CAMPBELL’S SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00) TO SUPPORT THE MIAMI DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ANNUAL STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD CEREMONY LUNCHEON; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; 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 SHANNON CAMPBELL’S SPECIAL EVENTS DocuSign Envelope ID: 8E3E7A47-639A-43EB-84CB-0E49EC5F3C29 Page 3 of 6 Regular City Council Meeting May 25, 2022 ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1000.00) TO SUPPORT THE BAHAS REUNION; 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 COUNCILMAN STEPHENS’ PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) IN SUPPORT OF THE BETA BETA LAMBDA CHAPTER OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INCORPORATED EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP; 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 INVITATION TO BID (ITB) NO. 21- 22-015 PAINTING FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS MUNICIPAL COMPLEX TO QUICK PAINTING GROUP CORP., AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THIS PURPOSE NOT TO EXCEED THE BUDGETED AMOUNT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This Item was withdrawn from the Agenda. A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Campbell, to approve the Consent Agenda 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 12. RESOLUTION(S) 13. QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS/JENNINGS DISCLOSURE: Nakeischea Smith, Planning and Zoning Director, provided the rules for the Quasi-Judicial Zoning Items. City Clerk Bataille administered the oath of truthfulness to all interested parties. DocuSign Envelope ID: 8E3E7A47-639A-43EB-84CB-0E49EC5F3C29 Page 4 of 6 Regular City Council Meeting May 25, 2022 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) 13.3.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE VARIANCE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE SALVATION ARMY ON BEHALF OF 194 NW 187 LLC LOCATED AT 194 NW 187TH STREET, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33169, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO, REDUCING THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE SET FORTH IN THE CODE FOR PLACES OF ASSEMBLY FROM 2 ACRES TO 1.3 ACRES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Director Smith indicated the City has received communication that at this time the applicant has withdrawn this application. No further action taken on this item by the City Council. 14. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK (3 MINUTES EACH) City Manager Benson acknowledged Chief Delma Noel-Pratt for becoming the first African American Female President of the Miami Dade County Association of Chiefs of Police. City Manager Benson acknowledged Building Official Osvaldo L. Diaz as the recipient of the Broward Officials Association of Florida Building Official of the Year Award. 15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES EACH) Councilman Stephens indicated the City welcomes the feedback of the residents on how to improve quality of life during the Formula One Event. Councilman Stephens spoke on the Aggressive Driving Detail initiative taking place within the City to reduce speeding around the City. Councilman Stephens reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Pop Up Grocery Store and Healthy Cooking  STEM Saturday  Hurricane Preparedness Initiative DocuSign Envelope ID: 8E3E7A47-639A-43EB-84CB-0E49EC5F3C29 Page 5 of 6 Regular City Council Meeting May 25, 2022  Table Talk Tuesday Councilwoman Ighodaro recognized the Miami Gardens Police, Building Department, Code Enforcement, and Public Works Departments for their service to the community. Councilwoman Ighodaro reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Steps to Better Health  U.N.I.T.Y. Townhall Meeting Councilwoman Julien made remarks concerning gun reform. Councilwoman Julien reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Miami Gardens Youth Music Festival  2nd Annual Haitian Heritage Cultural Celebration Councilwoman Campbell reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Young Voices Poetry Night  Bahas Reunion and Black Music Month Celebration Councilwoman Wilson reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Community Cleanup Partnership with St. Thomas University  HBCU Sports and Scholastic Combine Experience  Meet Me Monday  2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration  Miami Gardens Street Fair and Market Place Vice Mayor Leon reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Older American Month Celebration  Farm Share at Norwood Park  COVID-19 Booster Shots at Jessie Trice Center Mayor Harris reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Memorial Day Celebration 16. WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC DocuSign Envelope ID: 8E3E7A47-639A-43EB-84CB-0E49EC5F3C29 Page 6 of 6 Regular City Council Meeting May 25, 2022 17. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss before this body, the meeting adjourned without objection at 6:30 p.m. Rodney Harris, Mayor Mario Bataille, City Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: 8E3E7A47-639A-43EB-84CB-0E49EC5F3C29