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City Council Minutes
May 8, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
May 08 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 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 Robert Stephens delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes – April 24, 2024
City Clerk Bataille withdrew the minutes.
5. ORDER OF BUSINESS
The following items were added to the Consent Agenda:
ADD-ON ITEM #1 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILMAN STEPHENS’ COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,000) IN
SUPPORT OF PAIGE AND FRIENDS HELPING HANDS, INC.;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
COUNCILMAN ROBERT STEPHENS, III)
ADD-ON ITEM #2 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, WAIVING RENTAL FEES AND
SERVICE CHARGES FOR THE USE OF THE SENIOR FAMILY
CENTER AND PAYING ASSOCIATED STAFFING COSTS FROM THE
SEAT 6 PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN SUPPORT
OF NORTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL’S 8TH GRADE PROM;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED
COUNCILMAN ROBERT STEPHENS, III)
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Councilwoman Campbell 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.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH)
6.1. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE BY CITY LOBBYIST YOLANDA C. JACKSON,
ESQ.
LaToya Sheals, Senior Government Relations Consultant of Becker &
Poliakoff, appeared before the City Council and provided a state
legislative update on the items effecting the City of Miami Gardens.
6.2. MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH HONOREE RUBAN
ROBERTS.
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Councilwoman Julien was
joined by the Mayor and City Council in honoring Mr. Ruban Roberts for
his dedication to address mental health challenges in the community.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Gale Cunningham, 19001 NW 14th Avenue Road, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared
before the City Council and spoke on temporary noncommercial campaign signs
while also encouraging the residents to be informed voters and exercise their
right to vote.
Rea Hughes, 335 NW 180th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the
City Council and encouraged the residents to not lose their focus on the
candidates who are running for election and continue to stay focus on the current
local officials. She encouraged the residents to take necessary steps to be
informed voters.
Mamon Tisdol, 17031 NW 11th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before
the City Council and shared concerns regarding police enforcement to a loud
disturbance that had been taking place near his home.
Lennon Hernandez, 18400 NW 22nd Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared
before the City Council and shared concerns with regards to the living conditions
of his neighborhood.
Nancy Smith, 4450 NW 169th Terrace, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the
City Council and requested clarification on an unsafe structure notice placed on
her property.
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8. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
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, AMENDING THE PROTOCOL MANUAL,
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
This was pulled from the Consent Agenda.
11.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
(RFQ) NO. 23-24-014 - PREPARATION OF RESILIENCE PLAN FOR
THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, TO CHEN MOORE AND
ASSOCIATES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE
AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THIS PURPOSE; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH NEGOTIATIONS AND
CONTRACT WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., IF
NEGOTIATIONS WITH CHEN MOORE AND ASSOCIATES ARE NOT
SUCCESSFUL; 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 CITY MANAGER AND THE
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, THAT
CERTAIN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY AND THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS RELATING TO A
GRANT FROM THE BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES' GENERAL
OBLIGATION BOND PROGRAM PROJECT NO. 320 ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT FUND IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $7,500,000.00, A COPY
OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; 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 7 to
0 voice vote of the City Council.
12. RESOLUTION(S)
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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 Campbell recommended a review of the protocol manual
in order to adjust and update the manual.
City Clerk Bataille confirmed at the request of Councilwoman Campbell
to forward copies of the manual to the Council and work with the Council
individually on drafting any proposed amendments to be brought back for
consideration.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to approve the Resolution passed and carried by a 7 to 0
voice vote of the City Council.
12.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE A GROUND LEASE OF THE PROPERTY GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 2775 NW 183RD STREET, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERM SHEET ATTACHED HERETO IN
SUBSTANTIAL FORM AS EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Manager Benson provided an overview of the item and introduced
Deputy City Manager Craig Clay who presented the item.
Attorney Robert Holland representing Redwood Development appeared
before the City Council to present the planned development of the
property as part of the ground lease agreement.
A motion was made by Councilman Leon, seconded by
Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Resolution.
Vice Mayor Wilson shared her unreadiness on the item.
Answering questions posed by Vice Mayor Wilson, City Manager Benson
stated the intent of the item is for the Council to provide approval for the
manager to negotiate the ground lease agreement; to which said
agreement will be brought to the Council for consideration once the
negotiation is complete. Furthermore, Manager Benson confirmed there
is no lease agreement in place.
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Answering a question posed by Vice Mayor Wilson, Mr. Holland
explained the proposed financial terms and phases of the project based
on the current term before the Council this evening.
Vice Mayor Wilson shared some concerns on the current financial term.
In addition, she spoke in opposition of selling land owned by the City and
the living affordability of the development for current Miami Gardens
residents and employees.
Vice Mayor Wilson continued to request as part of the Manager's
negotiation that this development aligns with the City's Strategic Plan.
Vice Mayor Wilson continued to speak in opposition of the item.
City Manager Benson indicated the Development Agreement will be
brought back to the City Council for consideration in two public hearings
as it will be brought back as an Ordinance.
Deputy City Manager Craig Clay provided an overview and financial
benefit of the Ground Lease Agreement currently presented to the City
Council.
Answering a question posed by Councilman Leon, Attorney Holland
indicated the intent of this development is to provide housing stock to
current residents of the City.
Councilman Stephens spoke in support of the development project,
however he shared his concern on the timeliness of project.
Councilwoman Julien spoke in support of the development project,
however she shared concern on the limited amount of workforce housing
and would like to see the percentage increased.
Councilwoman Julien recommended defer this item until the next meeting
in order to allow Members of the Council an opportunity to address any
questions or concerns they may have with staff.
Councilman Stephens suggested should this item be deferred, he would
like the Council to have a Workshop on this development overall.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Julien, seconded by
Councilman Stephens, to defer the item to the May 22, 2024 City
Council Meeting.
Councilman Stephens requested a workshop on this item be held prior to
the next City Council Meeting.
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There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Julien, seconded by
Councilman Stephens to defer this Item to the May 22, 2024, City
Council Meeting passed and carried by a 7-0 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 Manager Benson recognized City staff for all of their effort during Formula
One weekend.
15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES
EACH)
Councilman Leon left the meeting at 6:50 PM
Councilman Stephens reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
City University Partnership
Table Talk Tuesday
Hurricane Preparedness Giveaway
Popup Grocery Store and Healthy Cooking Demonstration
Councilwoman Ighodaro reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Strategic Planning Meeting
Special Games
Councilman Stephens left the meeting at 6:57 PM.
Councilwoman Ighodaro left the meeting at 7:00 PM.
Councilwoman Julien reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Workforce Readiness Advancement Program (WRAP)
TRAP Yoga
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May 22, 2024
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Haitian Heritage Month Opening Reception
Haitian Heritage Essay Contest
Councilwoman Campbell reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Senior Cooking with Love
Wrap, Salad, and Smoothies Community Engagement
Bahas Reunion Black Music Month Celebration
Bingo Community Event
Zoom Townhall Meeting
Answering a question posed by Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Harris indicated the
Ordinance amending the order of business was withdrawn from a past agenda.
Vice Mayor Wilson requested for an item to be brought before the City Council
to address the order of business.
Vice Mayor Wilson shared concerns with regards to campaign speeches during
Council meeting by the public.
Answering a question posed by Mayor Harris, City Clerk Bataille indicated he will
work with Vice Mayor Wilson on the concerns raised and include the City
Attorney.
Vice Mayor Wilson reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Attendance at Fleet Week
Meet Me Monday Strategic Planning Community Session
Glow Getter Event - Process on Creating an LLC
Juneteenth Park and Party Experience
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 7:14 p.m.
Rodney Harris, Mayor
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Mario Bataille, City Clerk
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