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City Council Minutes
October 25, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Oct 25 2023, beginning at 5:40 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, Councilman Reggie Leon, and Councilman Robert
Stephens.
Also, in attendance were: City Manager Cameron Benson, City Attorney Sonja
Dickens, and City Clerk Mario Bataille.
A motion made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman Stephens,
to excuse the absence of Councilwoman Julien passed and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
2. INVOCATION
Councilman Robert Stephens delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes – October 11, 2023
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to approve the minutes passed and carried by a 6 to 0 roll
call vote of the City Council.
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Absent
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilman Stephens Yes
5. ORDER OF BUSINESS
Councilwoman Wilson requested a discussion item be added to the agenda.
The following items were added to the Consent Agenda:
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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 SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($7,000) IN
SUPPORT OF THE NATIONAL AUTHOR’S DAY READ-IN AND NIGHT
OF CELEBRATION; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN ROBERT STEPHENS, III)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILMAN
STEPHENS’ SEAT 6 FORMULA ONE COMMUNITY BENEFIT
ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($3,000) IN SUPPORT OF PROJECT MEN, INC. AND NYAH
PROJECT, INC.; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN ROBERT STEPHENS, III)
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 MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL BOARD
CONCERNING PROGRAMING AND PARENT ENGAGEMENT.
Mayor Harris introduced Tabitha G. Fazzino, Chief Intergovernmental
Affairs, Family, and Community Engagement Officer of Miami-Dade
County Public Schools, who provided an overview on the programing and
parental engagement within the school board as it relates to the City of
Miami Garden. In addition, Ms. Fazzino thanked the City Council for their
continue support of the School Board.
Ms. Fazzino, introduced Assistant Superintendent Barbara A.
Mendizabal, who provided detail on Miami Dade County School Board
Parent Academy. She was then joined by Assistant Superintendent Rene
Mantilla, who provided an overview on Miami Dade County School
Board's post-secondary and technical education program.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Cornelius O. Lee, 20469 NW 9th Court, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before
the City Council and raise concerns regarding road closures by the Police
Department due to traffic accident on 201st Street and 441.
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Marjorie Cross, 1425 NW 193rd Terrace, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before
the City Council and spoke on the celebration of life for former Mayor Shirley
Gibson.
Ronald Harris, 17730 NW 14th Court, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared, before the
City Council and shared concerns on the ability of the residence to communicate
with the City and receive the flow of public information as it relates to updates to
park improvements.
Corey Shearer, 2455 North Nob Hill Road, Sunrise, FL, appeared before the City
Council on behalf of the Islamic Center of Greater Miami and shared concerns
regarding the current hostilities towards students and members of the Islamic
community.
8. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
9. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
10. RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
10.1. 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
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH BROWARD COUNTY FOR
AIRPORT ZONING REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comments.
There being no comments, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
City Manager Cameron Benson introduced Planning and Zoning Director
Nakeischea Smith who provide an overview on the item.
A motion was made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to approve the Consent Agenda.
There being no discussion, Mayor Harris called the question.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to approve the Resolution passed and carried by a 6 to 0
roll call vote of the City Council.
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
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Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Absent
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilman Stephens Yes
11. CONSENT AGENDA:
11.1. 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
ADDENDUM TO THE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH YOLANDA CASH
JACKSON OF BECKER & POLIAKOFF, P.A.; ATTACHED HERETO AS
EXHIBIT “A”; 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 PUBLIC AFFAIRS
SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDERED
DOLLARS ($500.00) TO PURCHASE TURKEYS FOR ANTIOCH
MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH’S THANKSGIVING TURKEY
GIVEAWAY FOR CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS RESIDENTS;
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 ALLOCATION OF EIGHT
HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS AND EIGHTY-NINE CENTS ($860.89)
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.
11.4. 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 SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($7,000)
IN SUPPORT OF THE NATIONAL AUTHOR’S DAY READ-IN AND
NIGHT OF CELEBRATION; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE
CITY CLERK; 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’ SEAT 6 FORMULA ONE COMMUNITY BENEFIT
ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($3,000) IN SUPPORT OF PROJECT MEN, INC. AND NYAH
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PROJECT, INC.; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to approve the Consent Agenda passed and carried by a
6 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council.
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Absent
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilman Stephens Yes
12. RESOLUTION(S)
12.1. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEM.
As a result of the previous workshop concerning the City's strategic plan,
Vice Mayor Wilson shared her concerns regarding the current state of the
strategic planning process and the ability of the current vendor to execute
creating the strategic plan.
Councilman Leon concurred with Vice Mayor Wilson.
A motion was made by Councilman Leon, Seconded by Vice Mayor
Wilson, directing the City Manager to terminate the agreement with
E.L. Waters and Company, LLC for Strategic Planning.
Councilwoman Campbell spoke in support of terminating the contract.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question.
A motion made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Vice Mayor
Wilson, directing the City Manager to terminate the agreement with
E.L. Water and Company, LLC for Strategic Planning Services
passed and carried by a 6-0 voice vote.
City Manager Benson requested direction from the City Council on
whether to move forward with the 2nd ranked firm or to go out for bid.
Vice Mayor Wilson shared concerns on going out to bid and
recommended reaching out to the 2nd ranked firm.
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Answering a question posed by Vice Mayor Wilson, City Manager Benson
indicated it may take 30 to 45 bids to bring on a new company through
the bid process. Mr. Manager also made it known the process may be
shorter should the Council direct staff to look at current vendors.
Vice Mayor Wilson recommended staff reach out to the second ranked
firm. Should they decline, then the City should conduct a national search.
Councilman Stephens spoke in opposition of moving forward with the 2nd
ranked firm. He continued to speak in favor of the bidding process.
Vice Mayor Wilson continued to speak in favor of moving forward with the
second ranked firmed in order to avoid further delays.
Mayor Harris opined the process of the strategic plan will start over again
as a result of the Council directing the manager to terminate the current
vendor's contract.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Campbell, seconded by
Councilman Leon, directing the City Manager to negotiate and
execute an agreement for strategic planning services with the 2nd
firm.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Campbell, seconded by
Councilman Leon, directing the City Manager to negotiate and
execute an agreement for strategic planning services with the 2nd
firm. passed and carried by a 4 to 2 roll call vote of the City Council.
Mayor Harris No
Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Absent
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilman Stephens No
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)
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13.3 RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
14. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
(3 MINUTES EACH)
14.1. City Manager Quarterly Report
15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES
EACH)
Councilman Stephens reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
National Author’s Day Read in and Night of Celebration
Table Talk Tuesday
Councilwoman Campbell reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Community Meet & Greet
Trolley Talk
Vice Mayor Wilson reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Singing in the Streets partnership with the Adrienne Arsht Center
Meet Me Monday Meetings
Annual Holiday Toy and Prosperity Basket 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 6:38 p.m.
Rodney Harris, Mayor
Mario Bataille, City Clerk
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