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Home My WebLink About01.24.2024 - Regular City Council MeetingCity of Miami Gardens City Council Minutes January 24, 2024 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session, Jan 24 2024, beginning at 5:37 P.M., 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 – January 10, 2024 A motion offered by Councilwoman Julien, seconded by Councilman Leon, to approve the minutes passed and carried by a 7 to 0 voice vote of the City Council. 5. ORDER OF BUSINESS The following add-on item was added to the consent agenda: ADD-ON ITEM #1: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF WALT FRAZIER PARK AND A WAIVE OF ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR THE TRAYVON MARTIN FOUNDATION 12th ANNUAL "PEACE WALK AND PEACE TALK" EVENT TO BE HELD SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2024; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilwoman Campbell, to approve the agenda as amended passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote. DocuSign Envelope ID: 4C427702-0AC5-4052-BCFB-0EA27D0EE354 Page 2 of 8 January 24, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH) 6.1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY VICE MAYOR KATRINA WILSON. This presentation was withdrawn by Vice Mayor Wilson. 6.2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY THE CITY MANAGER. Assistant City Manager Tamara Wadley-Packer appeared before the City Council and provided an update on the City's Strategic Planning Session. 6.3. HISPANIC HERITAGE ESSAY CONTEST. Councilwoman Julien recognized the following winners of the Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest: 1st Place: Clingt John, Jr. 2nd Place: Jullian Farrington 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Howard Dupree, 1734 NW 192nd Street, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the City Council and requested the City to move forward with the Myrtle Grove Park renovation project. Gale Cunningham, 19001 NW 14th Avenue Road, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the City Council and requested for the date of the groundbreaking of the Myrtle Grove Park renovation project which will be inclusive of a multipurpose gymnasium per the survey results of the City. Patresia Moreland, 1981 NW 207th Street, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the City Council and shared concerns on the delay of the Myrtle Grove Park renovation project. She requested the City please move forward with the renovation project. Rea Hughes, 3335 NW 180th Street, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the City Council and recalled the survey for the Myrtle Grove Park improvement and the current bond implementation plan for this project. 8. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING: 8.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS CODE OF ORDINANCES BY CREATING ARTICLE V ENTITLED “SCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMITS” TO ENHANCE ENFORCEMENT OF SPEED LIMITS WITHIN ROADS PROPERLY MAINTAINED AS SCHOOL ZONES; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; DocuSign Envelope ID: 4C427702-0AC5-4052-BCFB-0EA27D0EE354 Page 3 of 8 January 24, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilwoman Linda Julien provided an overview of the Item as it relates to speed detection devices installed in school zones. A motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilwoman Campbell, to approve this Ordinance on First Reading. Answering a question posed by Vice Mayor Wilson, Councilwoman Julien elaborated on the community outreach that will take place on providing information to the residents and parents of the schools' zone areas affected by this Ordinance. In addition, there will be a warning period prior to issuing actual violations. Vice Mayor Wilson recommended information on this Ordinance be included in the Community Newsletter and request the school provide information to the parents as well. Councilman Stephens recommended information on this Ordinance be placed at the park facilities as well. Councilman Leon noted that Miami-Dade County adopted a similar Ordinance County-Wide. There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question. A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilwoman Campbell, 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 8.2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 34, ARTICLE XVII, SECTIONS 34-656, 34-666, 34-671, AND 34-674 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO SIGN REGULATIONS TO AMEND REGULATIONS RELATING TO BILLBOARD SIGNS, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO “A”; PROVIDING FOR THE DocuSign Envelope ID: 4C427702-0AC5-4052-BCFB-0EA27D0EE354 Page 4 of 8 January 24, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Dickens introduced Assistant City Attorney Zachary Stokes who provided an overview on the Item. A motion was made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Ordinance on First Reading. Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Campbell, Attorney Stokes further explained the amendments are to insure we are not regulating freedom of speech. Attorney Dickens added these amendments do not apply retroactively. Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Campbell, Attorney Dickens further explained is to ensure the City's Billboard Code is in compliance with Federal Law. 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 9. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 9.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE IV OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO RENTAL PROPERTIES, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A” ; PROVIDING FOR 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 on the item and recommended for approval. DocuSign Envelope ID: 4C427702-0AC5-4052-BCFB-0EA27D0EE354 Page 5 of 8 January 24, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment. There being no further comment, Mayor Harris closed the floor. A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Julien, 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 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 AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF NINE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($950.00) FROM MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS' SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT TO COVER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE MAYOR'S ANNUAL CAMPING TRIP ON FEBRURAY 5, 2024, WITH BARBARA HAWKINS ELEMENTARY. 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 ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1000) FROM COUNCILMAN REGGIE LEON’S FORMULA ONE COMMUNITY FUND ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT THE ROBERT SHARP TOWER TENANTS SOCIAL CLUB EAST AND WEST BUILDING; 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 REGGIE LEON’S FORMULA ONE COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000) IN SUPPORT OF NORLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS; 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, AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000) FROM COUNCILWOMAN SHANNON DocuSign Envelope ID: 4C427702-0AC5-4052-BCFB-0EA27D0EE354 Page 6 of 8 January 24, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes CAMPBELL’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN SUPPORT OF THE ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY INCORPORATED 2024 INAUGURAL CLUSTER FOUNDERS’ CHILDHOOD HUNGER INITIATIVE POWER PACK SERVICE PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH -11TH, 2024; 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, AWARDING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) NO. 23-24-007, PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS FOR ROLLING OAKS PARK TO BLISS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THIS PURPOSE IN THE EVENT THAT NEGOTIATIONS ARE NOT SUCCESSFUL WITH THE 1ST RANKED FIRM, NEGOTIATION WILL COMMENCE WITH THE NEXT HIGHEST RANKED FIRM; 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, ESTABLISHING AN APPLICATION FEE OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500) FOR VACATION RENTAL REGISTRATION PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE IV — DIVISION 3 ENTITLED “VACATION RENTAL REGISTRATION” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF WALT FRAZIER PARK AND A WAIVE OF ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR THE TRAYVON MARTIN FOUNDATION 12th ANNUAL "PEACE WALK AND PEACE TALK" EVENT TO BE HELD SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2024; 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 7 to 0 voice vote of the City Council. 12. RESOLUTION(S) 13. QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS/JENNINGS DISCLOSURE: 13.1 ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S): 13.2 ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S) DocuSign Envelope ID: 4C427702-0AC5-4052-BCFB-0EA27D0EE354 Page 7 of 8 January 24, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 13.3 RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 14. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK (3 MINUTES EACH) 15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES EACH) Councilman Stephens reported on the following sponsored initiatives: • Annual Fitness Challenge • City University Partnership • Table Talk Tuesday • Annual Father and Son Flag Football Tournament Councilman Leon reported on the following sponsored initiatives: • Martin Luther King Day of Service • Quarterly Community Connection Meeting Councilwoman Julien acknowledge her family members who attended the Council Meeting. Councilwoman Campbell reported on the following sponsored initiatives: • Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Power Workshop • Town Hall Meeting Vice Mayor Wilson reported on the following sponsored initiatives: • Meet Me Monday 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 6:21 P.M. DocuSign Envelope ID: 4C427702-0AC5-4052-BCFB-0EA27D0EE354 Page 8 of 8 January 24, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Rodney Harris, Mayor Mario Bataille, City Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: 4C427702-0AC5-4052-BCFB-0EA27D0EE354