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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.08.2023 - Regular City Council MeetingCity of Miami Gardens City Council Minutes November 8, 2023 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session, Nov 08 2023, beginning at 5:39 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 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes – October 25, 2023 A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Julien, to approve the minutes passed and carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council. 5. ORDER OF BUSINESS Councilwoman Linda Julien withdrew Item 6.2. Councilwoman Campbell requested Items 11.3 and 11.6 be pulled from the Consent 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. Councilwoman Linda Julien provided an overview on the item and welcomed Ransom Everglades Director Carla Hill who provided a DocuSign Envelope ID: 9FB81008-6E24-4AFB-9265-3C18F17A656B Page 2 of 10 November 8, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting presentation on the upcoming events, financial aid, and admission applications period at Ransom Everglades. 6.2. HISPANIC HERITAGE ESSAY CONTEST PRESENTATION BY COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN. This item was withdrawn. 6.3. BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR RECOGNITION PRESENTED BY COUNCILMAN ROBERT STEPHENS, III Councilman Stephens spoke on the importance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In addition, Councilman Stephens recognized the following breast cancer survivors who are Miami Gardens residents: Lucille White - Rose Coaxum - Benoral Wooten - Arie Myles - Barbara Graham - Veronica Washington - Beverly Craft - Beverly Thomas - Yvonne R. Pinkett - Gwendolyn Bradshaw - Essie Pravant - Roseshell Sampson - Rosa Storr - Lucretia Adderley - Mary Johnson - Linda Blackshear - Alma Ross - Sharon T. Mathis - Annette Rolle - Regina Livingston - Dortell Johnson - Parlee Coleman - Soniamae Brown - Kathy Ratliff 6.4. TEACHER OF THE YEAR PRESENTATION BY COUNCILMAN ROBERT STEPHENS, III. Councilman Stephens was joined by Mayor and City Council in recognizing Miami Norland Middle School Teacher Mrs. Ernestine Mike- Petit for receiving the 2023 Teacher of the Year Award. 6.5. EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER PRESENTATION. Yvena Muselaire, Strategic Communication & Training Specialist, appeared before the City Council and announced Parks and Recreation Community Center Manager Tangela Lynch as Employee of the Quarter. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Rea Hughes, 3335 NW 180th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and commended the Public Works Department for installing traffic calming devices along 37th avenue between 179th Street and 180th Street. In addition, she commended the Code Enforcement Department for their services to the City. Lastly, she spoke on the importance of maintaining the City's cleanliness. 8. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING: DocuSign Envelope ID: 9FB81008-6E24-4AFB-9265-3C18F17A656B Page 3 of 10 November 8, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting 8.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE RESIDENTIAL AREA BOUNDARIES; PROVIDING THE NEW RESIDENTIAL AREA BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOLLOWING THE RESULTS OF THE 2020 UNITED STATES CENSUS; OFFICIALLY DELINEATING THE BOUNDARIES OF EACH RESIDENTIAL AREA AS SET FORTH IN OPTION ____ ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT A; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (1ST READING - PUBLIC HEARING) City Clerk Bataille provided an overview on the item, thereby requesting the City Council to select one of the three residential boundary options presented officially delineating the boundaries of each residential area. Mr. Bataille introduced Attorney Miguel De Grandy who presented an overview of the item and details on each proposed boundary options along with answering questions posed by the City Council. A motion was made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Vice Mayor Wilson, to approve the Ordinance on First Reading with Option 1 as the Choice. There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question. A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Vice Mayor Wilson, to approve the Ordinance on First Reading with Option 1 as the Choice passed and carried by a 5 to 2 roll call vote of the City Council. Mayor Harris Yes Vice Mayor Wilson Yes Councilwoman Campbell No Councilwoman Ighodaro No Councilwoman Julien Yes Councilman Leon Yes Councilman Stephens Yes 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 ALLOCATION OF FOUR DocuSign Envelope ID: 9FB81008-6E24-4AFB-9265-3C18F17A656B Page 4 of 10 November 8, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting THOUSAND DOLLARS ($4,000.00) FROM MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS' SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT TO HOST THANKSGIVING LUNCHEONS FOR MIAMI GARDENS' SENIORS RESIDING AT THE HAMLET AT WALDEN POND AND ROBERT SHARPE TOWERS. PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($8,500) FROM VICE MAYOR KATRINA WILSON’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AND RESIDENTIAL SEAT 4 EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, 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, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WORKFORCE READINESS ADVANCEMENT & PLACEMENT, INC. (WRAP©) FOR A JOB AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAM; UTILIZING FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY THOUSDAND DOLLARS ($130,000) FROM THE FORMULA ONE COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROGRAM FOR SAID PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda. 11.4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILWOMAN SHANNAN “LADY” IGHODARO PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00) IN SUPPORT OF A THANKSGIVING TURKEY GIVE-A-WAY PARTNERSHIP WITH RE-ENTRY ONE INC.; 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 COUNCILWOMAN SHANNAN “LADY” IGHODARO’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS IN SUPPORT OF THE MIAMI GARDENS VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE OPERATION VETERANS STAND DOWN EVENT; 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, AWARDING REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 22-23-035, CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ARCHITECT TO SYNALOVSKI ROMANIK SAYE, LLC FOR ARCHITECTURE SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY DocuSign Envelope ID: 9FB81008-6E24-4AFB-9265-3C18F17A656B Page 5 of 10 November 8, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda. 11.7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 22-23-036, CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PROJECT CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK TO NV2A GROUP, LLC; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT 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, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, THAT CERTAIN EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI GARDENS TOWN CENTER LLC TO PROVIDE SEWER FACILITIES TO THE FUTURE HOME OF THE MIAMI GARDENS’ PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AND CULINARY INSTITUTE; ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; 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, FLORIDA, APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND RESTRICTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 19199 NW 27TH AVENUE MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO, TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MIAMI GARDENS CITY CENTER; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING INVITATION TO BID (“ITB”) NO. 22-23-004, VISTA VERDE PHASE 4 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, TO KAILAS CORP.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER(S), AS NEEDED, NOT TO EXCEED THE BUDGETED AMOUNT OF TWO MILLION FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY DOLLARS ($2,430,230.00) USING DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT MITIGATION PROGRAM (CDBG-MIT) FUNDING AND WITH CITT MATCHING FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. DocuSign Envelope ID: 9FB81008-6E24-4AFB-9265-3C18F17A656B Page 6 of 10 November 8, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Campbell, to approve the Consent Agenda passed and carried by a 7 to 0 voice vote of the City Council. 12. RESOLUTION(S) 12.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WORKFORCE READINESS ADVANCEMENT & PLACEMENT, INC. (WRAP©) FOR A JOB AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAM; UTILIZING FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY THOUSDAND DOLLARS ($130,000) FROM THE FORMULA ONE COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROGRAM FOR SAID PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Campbell, City Manager Benson confirmed the total Formula One Community Benefit funding is five million dollars. In addition, he confirmed the current Formula Once Community Benefit funding breakdown includes an allocation of $50,000 for each Council Member Seat, $430,000 for general funding, and $500,000 towards the revolving loan fund. The requested allocation will be derived from the general funding. A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Resolution passed and carried by a 5 to 2 roll call vote of the City Council. Mayor Harris Yes Vice Mayor Wilson Yes Councilwoman Campbell No Councilwoman Ighodaro No Councilwoman Julien Yes Councilman Leon Yes Councilman Stephens Yes 12.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 22-23-035, CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ARCHITECT TO SYNALOVSKI ROMANIK SAYE, LLC FOR ARCHITECTURE SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. DocuSign Envelope ID: 9FB81008-6E24-4AFB-9265-3C18F17A656B Page 7 of 10 November 8, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Campbell, Manager Benson confirmed the short-listed presenters made their presentation before the selection committee and this item is the recommendation of the selection committee. A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman Stephens, to approve the Resolution 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. 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. City Clerk Bataille polled the City Council on Jennings Disclosures, which all members indicated they have not had any ex-parte communication and their decision will be based on the evidence presented before them. 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, REZONING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT NORTHWEST 43RD COURT AND SOUTH OF NORTHWEST 205TH STREET IN MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO, FROM AGRICULTURAL AND UTILITIES (“AU”) TO SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING RESIDENTIAL (“R-1”); 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. DocuSign Envelope ID: 9FB81008-6E24-4AFB-9265-3C18F17A656B Page 8 of 10 November 8, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting There being no comments, Mayor Harris closed the floor. A motion was made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Ordinance on First Reading. Director Smith appeared before the City Council to provide an overview of the item and recommended approval. There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question. A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Ordinance 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) 13.3.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, GRANTING A WAIVER TO MIAMI GARDENS TOWN CENTER LLC TO WAIVE THE MINIMUM 15% GROSS FLOOR AREA OF COMMERCIAL OFFICE USE SPACE REQUIRED FOR MIXED USE PROJECTS FOR THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 19199 NW 27TH AVE, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO; AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 34-591 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor Harris closed the floor. DocuSign Envelope ID: 9FB81008-6E24-4AFB-9265-3C18F17A656B Page 9 of 10 November 8, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting A motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Leon, to approve the Resolution. There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question. 14. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK (3 MINUTES EACH) 14.1. Attorney/Client Session – City of Miami Gardens vs. City of North Miami Beach Water Surcharge litigation. City Attorney Sonja Dickens announced there is a private-attorney-client meeting hereby called for Wednesday December 13, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. in closed chambers in the Mayor and City Council Recess Room, 1st floor, 18605 N.W. 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida 33056, to discuss the litigation case City of Miami Gardens vs. City of North Miami Beach, Case No. 2018-042450-CA-01. The session shall commence at an open meeting and upon conclusion of the attorney-client session, the meeting shall be reopened to announce the termination of the session. Those in attendance shall be limited to Mayor Rodney Harris, Vice Mayor Katrina Wilson, Councilwoman Shannon Campbell, Councilwoman Shannan Ighodaro, Councilwoman Linda Julien, Councilman Reggie Leon, Councilman Robert Stephens, City Manager Cameron Benson, City Attorney Sonja K. Dickens, Assistant City Attorneys Jonell Murphy and Zachery Stokes, Outside Counsel Eugene Stearns and Matthew Dates, and a Court Reporter. The subject matter of the meeting shall be confined to settlement negotiations and/or strategy sessions related to litigation expenditures. Such meeting shall be held and a record made thereof in accordance with Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes. 15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES EACH) Councilman Stephens reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  National Authors Day Read-In and Night of Celebration  Table Talk Tuesday  Annual Turkey Giveaway  Quarterly Walk for Health Councilwoman Ighodaro reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Sponsorship to the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee  Norland Prayer Breakfast Speaking Engagement DocuSign Envelope ID: 9FB81008-6E24-4AFB-9265-3C18F17A656B Page 10 of 10 November 8, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting  Annual Turkey Giveaway  Junkanoo with Santa at Scott Park Councilwoman Julien reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Give Miami Day  Advocacy Efforts to Reduce State Rent Tax Councilman Campbell reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  FSU vs UM Football Watch Party  Annual Turkey Giveaway(s)  Art Basel Car Show Vice Mayor Wilson reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Meet Me Monday  Annual Holiday Toy and Prosperity Baskets Distribution 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 7:06 p.m. Rodney Harris, Mayor Mario Bataille, City Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: 9FB81008-6E24-4AFB-9265-3C18F17A656B