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Home My WebLink About03.27.2024 - Regular City Council MeetingCity of Miami Gardens City Council Minutes March 27, 2024 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session, Mar 27 2024, 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 Katrina Wilson, 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 Mayor Gilbert delivered the Invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. ORDER OF BUSINESS Mayor Harris withdrew item 8.1 from the Agenda. Councilwoman Ighodaro requested Item 11.1 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 of the members present. 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH) 6.1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY THE CITY MANAGER. City Manager Cameron Benson introduced Yvena Muselaire, Strategic Communications & Training Specialist, who announced Administrative Assistant Tamika Fabre as Employees of the Quarter. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Garvin Adams, 3400 NW 200th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and shared some concerns regarding the comcast cable wiring running along the public right away along his property. In addition, he requested information on the Formula One Community Benefit Funding and its utilization for beautification projects in his area. DocuSign Envelope ID: BD955151-9147-4F7D-95F3-B51D517E3ACD Page 2 of 6 Regular City Council Meeting Agenda March 27, 2024 Rea Hughes, 3335 NW 180th Street, Miami Gardens, FL 33056, appeared before the City Council and shared concerns regarding the Charter Review Commission process as she opined residents' voices are not being heard in this process. Cynthia Brown, 4030 NW 45th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33056, appeared before the City Council and shared concerns with regards to crime within the Lejune Gardens Community. In addition, she requested representation from the Miami Gardens Police Department attend they Homeowner Association Board Meeting in order to provide assistance to the Community. John Zeigler, 18501 NW 22nd Court, Miami Gardens, FL 33056, appeared before the City Council and thanked Mayor Harris for allowing him to serve on the Veteran Affairs Committee. He continued to share information on his services to the veteran community and recommended the City Council continue to support the committee. Patresia Moreland, 1981 NW 207th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and inquired on the status and start of phase 1 of the Myrtle Grove Park Renovation. 8. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING: 8.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE II - CITY COUNCIL, SECTION 2-56 "ORDER OF BUSINESS" AND SECTION 2-57 "RULES OF DEBATE" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR A BUSINESS FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This Item was withdrawn. 9. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 9.1. 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. Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment. DocuSign Envelope ID: BD955151-9147-4F7D-95F3-B51D517E3ACD Page 3 of 6 Regular City Council Meeting Agenda March 27, 2024 Melvin L. Bratton, 19468 NW 28th Place, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and spoke in opposition of the Ordinance. There being no further public comment, Mayor Harris closed the floor. A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman Stephens, to approve the Ordinance on Second Reading passed and carried by a 6 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council. Mayor Harris Yes Vice Mayor Wilson Yes Councilwoman Campbell Absent 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 AMENDING THE PROTOCOL MANUAL, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda. 11.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($1,250) FROM COUNCILMAN REGGIE LEON’S FORMULA ONE COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL VIKINGS IN HARMONY WOMEN’S CHOIR ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE MUSIC PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT; 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, , AWARDING INVITATION TO BID NO. 22-23- 031, MARCO CANAL CULVERT REHABILITATION PROJECT LOCATED AT THE CANAL INTERSECTION AREAS BETWEEN NW 169 AND 172 STREET AND BETWEEN NW 17 AND 20 AVENUE, TO MRI CONSTRUCTION, INC; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MRI CONSTRUCTION, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT THE EXCEED THE BUDGETED AMOUNT OF ONE DocuSign Envelope ID: BD955151-9147-4F7D-95F3-B51D517E3ACD Page 4 of 6 Regular City Council Meeting Agenda March 27, 2024 MILLION FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND FIVE DOLLARS ($1,567,605); 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, ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 34, ARTICLE XII, SECTION 34-389 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; 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, RATIFYING INVITATION TO BID NO. 22-23-018, SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF PRE-FILLED SANDBAGS, TO ESR, LLC., AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THAT CERTAIN ADDENDUM WITH ESR, LLC ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”, 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, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILMAN STEPHENS’ SPECIAL EVENTS/ PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000) IN SUPPORT OF THE SIGMA ALPHA CHAPTER OF OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INCORPORATED’S 85TH ANNIVERSARY AND “DON’T TAKE MY LIFE, LET ME LIVE MOVEMENT” COMMUNITY INITIATIVES; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; 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 6 to 0 voice vote. 12. RESOLUTION(S) 12.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AMENDING THE PROTOCOL MANUAL, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilwoman Ighodaro spoke on her first amendment right to speak and her duty as an elected to speak on behalf of the people she represents; therefore, she does not support the item. DocuSign Envelope ID: BD955151-9147-4F7D-95F3-B51D517E3ACD Page 5 of 6 Regular City Council Meeting Agenda March 27, 2024 Mayor Harris stated this item was not directed towards Councilwoman Ighodaro. In addition, Mayor Harris indicated these procedures are being put in place to protect the City and Council Members. A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Resolution passed and carried by a 5 to 1 voice vote. Councilwoman Ighodaro cast the dissenting 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) 15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES EACH) Councilman Stephens reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Miami Gardens Dream Scholarship Program  Table Talk Tuesday  3rd Annual Changing the Narrative Celebration and Resource Expo Councilwoman Ighodaro reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  iCare Fair  U.N.I.T.Y. Townhall Meeting Councilman Leon reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Andover area Traffic Calming Devices Councilwoman Julien reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Workforce Development and Job Placement Program  Understanding the Crisis in Haiti Townhall Meeting DocuSign Envelope ID: BD955151-9147-4F7D-95F3-B51D517E3ACD Page 6 of 6 Regular City Council Meeting Agenda March 27, 2024 Vice Mayor Wilson reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Chief Hall Way Street Renaming Celebration  Meet Me Monday  Juneteenth Park and Party  Father MIA Spring Gala  Special Meet Me Monday at Golden Glades Elementary Mayor Harris recognized all city staff members for their hard work. 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 6:13 p.m. Rodney Harris, Mayor Mario Bataille, City Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: BD955151-9147-4F7D-95F3-B51D517E3ACD