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City Council Minutes
February 28, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Feb 28 2024, beginning at 5:32 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
Recited in unison.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes –February 14, 2024
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman
Julien, to approve the minutes passed and carried by a 7 to 0 voice
vote.
5. ORDER OF BUSINESS
The following items were added to the Agenda:
ADD-ON ITEM #1 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, URGING THE MIAMI- DADE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO DEVELOP A PROCESS TO TRANSFER THE
WATER OF CITY RATE PAYERS WHO ARE CURRENTLY RECEIVING
WATER FROM NORTH MIAMI BEACH TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY;
PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY
ATTORNEY; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. - This item was added to
Resolutions as Item 12.1.
ADD-ON ITEM #2 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, URGING THE MIAMI-DADE BOARD OF
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO ENFORCE THE REQUIREMENTS OF
FLORIDA STATUTE 180.19 TO REQUIRE THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI
BEACH TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS AS IT RELATES TO THE PROVISION OF WATER
UTILITIES; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER AND
CITY ATTORNEY; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. - This Item
was added to Resolution as Item 12.2
ADD-ON ITEM #3 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
RENEW THE PARTNERSHIP MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY’S OFFICE TO EMPLOY AN
ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY AND OTHER STAFF TO WORK WITH THE
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS ON GUN VIOLENCE AND OTHER SERIOUS
CRIMES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. - This Item was added to the
Consent Agenda as 11.8.
A motion made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman Stephens,
to approve the Agenda as amended passed and carried by a 7-0 voice vote.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH)
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Clara Johnson, 19621 NW 22nd Court, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the
City Council and expressed her displeasure as it relates to the allocation of
formula one funding as she believes the funding is for the entire City of Miami
Gardens. Therefore, one member of the City Council should not have the ability
to stop another member from utilizing the funding to benefit the people.
Shawnee Sumpter, 3401 NW 210th Terrace, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared
before the City Council and spoke in support of Councilwoman Shannon
Campbell. In addition, she displayed her displeasure with the City Council
actions as it relates to the allocation of Formula One Community Benefit Funds.
Basil Cole, 2350 NW 187th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City
Council and shared his displeasure with the action by the City Council as it
relates to the allocation of Formula One Community Benefit funds recently and
encouraged the City Council to work together for the people as it is not fair for
the residents of Residential Area 1 and Residential Area 3.
Patricia Cole, 2350 NW 187th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the
City Council and thanked the City of Miami Gardens Parks and Recreation
Department for their services for an event she recently held at Bennett Lifter
Park.
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Melvin L. Bratton, 19468 NW 28th Place, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before
the City Council and spoke in opposition of Item 8.1.
Daren R. Hepburn-Murray, 2000 NW 173rd Terrace, Miami Gardens, FL,
appeared before the City Council and requested assistance with purchasing
Jazz in the Gardens by another mean instead of Ticketmaster.
Howard Dupree, 1734 NW 192nd Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before
the City Council and commended Councilwoman Campbell for her sponsored
Artificial Intelligence workshop. In addition, he commended Councilman Leon
for his sponsored Pickle Ball program. He requested the City Council consider
to fund these programs in the future.
8. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
8.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 34, ARTICLE XII
SECTIONS 34-388 AND 34-389 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL, RECREATIONAL, BOATS AND
VESSEL PARKING AREAS TO AMEND REGULATIONS RELATING TO
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXHIBIT “A”
ATTACHED HERETO; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION
IN CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Stephens provided an overview of the item and introduced
Deputy City Manager Craig Clay who presented the item.
A motion was made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to approve the Ordinance on First Reading.
Answering questions posed by Vice Mayor Wilson, Deputy City Manager
Clay indicated recreational vehicles will be expected annually and the fee
will be brought to Council for approval via companion Resolution after the
Second Reading approval of the Item. Mr. Clay continued to explain the
prohibitions and enforcement procedures of the Ordinance.
Answering questions posed by Councilwoman Campbell, Deputy City
Manager Clay indicated this Ordinance will be enforced by the City's Code
Enforcement and Planning & Zoning Departments. In addition, all fees
collected will be placed in the City's General Fund.
Vice Mayor Wilson shared come concern whether the City has the
capacity to enforce this Ordinance.
Deputy City Manager Clay indicated the City is capable to enforce this
Ordinance.
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Vice Mayor Wilson requested information on the timeline it will take Code
Enforcement to enforce this Ordinance. Therefore, she requested a
synopsis on the current RVs identified by Code Enforcement that may be
affected by this Ordinance.
Councilman Stephens requested staff to share the operation procedures
he has discussed with staff as it relates to the implementation and
enforcement of the Ordinance.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, 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)
10. RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
10.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, RENAMING NW 156TH STREET, BETWEEN
NW 42ND AVENUE AND NW 47TH AVENUE AS “OMEGA PSI PHI
WAY”; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Leon provided an overview of the Item.
A motion was made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to approve the Resolution.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comments.
There being no public comment, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question.
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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
10.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, RENAMING NW 187TH STREET, BETWEEN
NW 32ND AVENUE AND NW 34TH COURT AS “CHIEF HALL WAY”;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CHANGE THE STREET
SIGNAGE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Vice Mayor Wilson provided an overview of the Item.
A motion was made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Mayor Harris
to approve the Resolution.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment.
Kyrece Massie, 2812 NW 212nd Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared
before the City Council on behalf of Chief Hall Alumni Association in
support of the item.
Michael Horne, 2812 NW 212nd Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared
before the City Council on behalf of Chief Hall Alumni Association in
support of the item.
There being no public comments, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Mayor Harris,
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
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Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
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 AN ALLOCATION OF TWO
THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,900.00) DOLLARS FROM
MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS' PUBLIC AFFARIS SPECIAL EVENTS
ACCOUNT IN SUPPORT OF THE TRAYVON MARTIN FOUNDATION
REMEBRANCE GALA HELD ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2023, NUNC
PRO TUNC. PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.2. ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILWOMAN SHANNON CAMPBELL'S PUBLIC AFFAIRS
SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE THOUSAND
AND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($3,500) IN SUPPORT OF THE IVE
ROSETTES PROGRAM SPONSORED BY THE GAMMA ZETA OMEGA
CHAPTER OF ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
11.3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO RELY ON THAT CERTAIN SOURCEWELL
MASTER AGREEMENT #092722 THAT HAS BEEN COMPETITIVELY
SOLICITED , AND EXECUTE PARTICIPATING ADDENDUM AND
ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS NOT TO EXCEED THE ANNUAL
AMOUNT IN QUOTE #Q494215-45327.838AP, FOR A TOTAL OF ONE
MILLION THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHT ($1,039,008.00) TO AXON
ENTERPRISE INC. FOR A TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS FOR TASERS
FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-
757(B)(2) OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO RELY ON THAT CERTAIN SOURCEWELL
MASTER AGREEMENT #010720-AXN THAT HAS BEEN
COMPETITIVELY SOLICITED AND EXECUTE PARTICIPATING
ADDENDUM AND ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS NOT TO EXCEED
THE ANNUAL AMOUNT IN QUOTE #Q-494216-45327.838AP, FOR A
TOTAL OF ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND TWO
HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN DOLLARS AND TWENTY-FIVE CENTS
($1,211,257.25) TO AXON ENTERPRISE INC. FOR A TERM OF FIVE
(5) YEARS FOR BODY WORN CAMERAS FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-757(B)(2) OF THE
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PROCUREMENT CODE; 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, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE
A PURCHASE ORDER TO TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC., FOR THE
MAINTENANCE SUPPORT AND LICENSES OF THE EDEN
SOFTWARE PACKAGE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE
HUNDRED THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE DOLLARS
AND EIGHTY-FOUR CENTS ($100,585.84), BY RELYING UPON
QUOTE NUMBER 045-445582; WAIVING THE BID AND QUOTATION
PROCEDURE PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-757(B)(1) OF THE
PROCUREMENT CODE; 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 INVITATION TO BID (ITB) 23-24-
008, WAYFINDING SIGN PRODUCTION AND INSTALLATION, TO
SIGNARAMA OF HOLLYWOOD IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($183,100.00); 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, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN'S PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL
EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED NINE
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($900.00), FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL BLACK
HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST; PROVIDING FOR 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 TO
RENEW THE PARTNERSHIP MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY’S OFFICE TO
EMPLOY AN ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY AND OTHER STAFF TO
WORK WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS ON GUN VIOLENCE
AND OTHER SERIOUS CRIMES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Julien, seconded by
Councilman Stephens, to approve the Consent Agenda passed and
carried by a 7 to 0 voice vote.
12. RESOLUTION(S)
12.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, URGING THE MIAMI- DADE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO DEVELOP A PROCESS TO
TRANSFER THE WATER OF CITY RATE PAYERS WHO ARE
CURRENTLY RECEIVING WATER FROM NORTH MIAMI BEACH TO
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Answering questions posed by Councilwoman Campbell, City Attorney
Dickens provided an overview and intent of the Item. This will not stop the
current litigation.
A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by
Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Resolution passed and
carried by a 7 to 0 voice vote.
12.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, URGING THE MIAMI-DADE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO ENFORCE THE REQUIREMENTS OF
FLORIDA STATUTE 180.19 TO REQUIRE THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI
BEACH TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS AS IT RELATES TO THE PROVISION OF
WATER UTILITIES; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY
MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Campbell, City Attorney
Dickens provided an overview and intent of this Item. She added the
enforcement will be the responsibility of the County.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to approve the Resolution passed and carried by a 7 to 0
voice vote.
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)
13.3 RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
14. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
(3 MINUTES EACH)
City Attorney Sonja Dickens announced there is a private-attorney-client
meeting hereby called for Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. in closed
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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, 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)
Councilwoman Julien left the meeting at 6:27 PM.
Councilman Robert Stephens reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Miami Gardens Fitness Challenge
Summer Meltdown Fitness Challenge
Miami Gardens Dream Scholarship
City University Partnership
Councilman Reggie Leon reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Karaoke in the Gardens
Taste of the Culture
Councilwoman Campbell reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Second Annual Senior's Cooking with Love
Mayor Harris adjourned the meeting at 6:34 PM.
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 6:34 p.m.
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Rodney Harris, Mayor
Mario Bataille, City Clerk
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