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Home My WebLink About07.24.2024 - Regular City Council MeetingCity of Miami Gardens City Council Minutes July 24, 2024 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session, on Jul 24, 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. A motion made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman Stephens, to excuse the absence of Mayor Harris passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote. 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 – June 26, 2024 4.2. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes - July 10, 2024 A motion offered by Councilwoman Campbell, seconded by Councilman Stephens, to approve the minutes passed and carried by a voice vote of the City Council. 5. ORDER OF BUSINESS Councilman Stephens requested to be a Co-Sponsor of Item 11.1. Docusign Envelope ID: E25C0754-AF1A-4575-BE46-4DB983699507 Page 2 of 10 July 24, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes A motion made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Campbell, to approve the Agenda was passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote. 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH) 6.1. MEKHI HOOSEIN QUILES SYMPATHY RESOLUTION PRESENTATION Councilwoman Julien, joined by the Mayor and City Council, presented a Sympathy Resolution to the family of the late Mr. Mekhai Hoosein Quiles. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Brenda Providence, 2021 NW 154th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and spoke in support of Item. 12.5 and shared concerns regarding the effects of events that take place at Hard Rock Stadium. In addition, she requested a Town Hall Meeting with the City, County, and Hard Rock Stadium for the residents to be heard concerning the matter. Gale Cunningham, 19001 NW 14th Avenue Road, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and encouraged the City to respond to all resident concerns. Mae Preston, 17400 NW 35th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and shared concerns regarding the pool and showers at Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex. Francis Ragoo, 20405 NW 29th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and reported on the Arbor Day Senior Project. Rea Hughes, 3335 NW 180th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and shared concerns regarding the start of the Myrtle Grove Capital Improvement Project. In addition, she spoke in opposition to a third term for Council Members. Mamon Tisdol, 17031 NW 11th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and shared concerns regarding traffic safety along 167th Terrace and 12th Avenue for visually impaired pedestrians. Janice Coakley, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and indicated she has not been contacted by staff concerning a contractor damaging her neighborhood area. In addition, she shared concerns about the number of expenditures that are placed on this evening's agenda. Docusign Envelope ID: E25C0754-AF1A-4575-BE46-4DB983699507 Page 3 of 10 July 24, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Sharon Frasier Stephens, 145 NE 1st Street, Miami, FL, appeared before the City Council and thanked the Mayor and City Council for listening to the residents. She continued to speak on the child murders that have been taking place nationwide. She encouraged more Civic Engagement to combat the violence in the communities. Lynette Hickenbottom, 20832 NW 22th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and requested the City keep it simple when presenting the City budget as it will allow residents to follow through and understand what is going on with the City's budget. She continued to speak in opposition to the 3rd Council term. Karen Hunter-Jackson, 1420 NW 199th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and shared concerns regarding the COPA Soccer event that took place at Hard Rock Stadium. Christine Malcolm, 18910 NW 31st Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and shared concerns regarding the COPA Soccer event that took place at Hard Rock Stadium. Sonia Flowers, 174435 NW 17th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and shared concerns regarding early voting at North Dade Regional Library. She encouraged everyone to be civil during early voting. Pat Wright, 1221 NW 179th Street Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and spoke on the importance of foster care and concerns regarding sex trafficking. Lavern Deer, 1872 NW 111th Road, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and shared concerns regarding the City's response to urgent matters. Cheryl Waterman, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and shared concerns regarding traffic and public safety near the community across the BTF Recreational Complex. 8. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES EACH) Councilman Stephens spoke on the Community Action Team with the Miami Gardens Police Department. In addition, Councilman Stephens noted that he currently serves on the Sex Trafficking Committee with the State Attorney's Office to address public safety. He continued to note the City Council does not govern the polling places within the City of Miami Gardens as their operations are under the jurisdiction of the Supervisor of Elections. Docusign Envelope ID: E25C0754-AF1A-4575-BE46-4DB983699507 Page 4 of 10 July 24, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Councilman Stephens reported on the following sponsored initiatives: • Orange Blossom Classic Reception Councilwoman Ighodaro reported on the following sponsored initiatives: • Scott Park Food Drive • Annual Get Active Program • Two Back to School Bookbag Giveaways • Community Violence Prevention Program • TLC Food Drive at Scott Park • Backpack Giveaway and Fashion Show • U.N.I.T.Y. Town Hall Meeting Councilman Leon reported on the following sponsored initiatives: • Quarterly Connection Town Hall Meeting Councilwoman Julien clarified that all residents are welcome to City-sponsored events. In addition, she acknowledges the City Manager does hold meetings with the Miami Dolphins concerning the activities that are taking place at Hard Rock Stadium. Councilwoman Julien reported on the following sponsored initiatives: • Hurricane Beryl Relief Efforts • Beat the Heat with Councilwoman Linda Julien's Office • Home Rehab Assistance Partnership with Miami-Dade County • Linda's Local Loop Councilwoman Campbell reported on the following sponsored initiatives: • Backpack Giveaway • Splash Pad Weekends Vice Mayor Wilson indicated that Myrtle Grove is still being worked on and the importance of having a swimming pool as part of the project. Vice Mayor Wilson reported on the following sponsored initiatives: • 3rd Annual Jamaican Independence Soccer Tournament • Leslie Estates Meeting Docusign Envelope ID: E25C0754-AF1A-4575-BE46-4DB983699507 Page 5 of 10 July 24, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Answering questions posed by Vice Mayor Wilson, City Manager Benson confirmed the City has monthly meetings with the Miami Dolphins concerning events taking place at Hard Rock Stadium. In addition, the Hard Rock Stadium is under the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County and the stadium utilizes an outside police agency for public safety as it relates to events held at Hard Rock Stadium. Mayor Harris stated his dedication to continuing to have dialogues with the residents and Miami Dolphins' concerns regarding traffic and safety. Mayor Harris announced the job fair with the developers of the 35-acre project. 9. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING: 10. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 11. RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 11.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE RENAMING OF NW 42ND AVENUE, BETWEEN NW 157TH STREET AND NW 162ND STREET AS “ALPHA PHI ALPHA WAY”; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CHANGE THE STREET SIGNAGE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment. Anthony Stuart, 18605 NW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and spoke in support of the Item. Senator Shevrin Jones appeared before the City Council and spoke in support of the Item. Pierre Rutledge, 798 NW 55th Street, Miami, FL, appeared before the City Council and spoke in support of the Item. Reginal A. Mathis, 2635 West 79th Street, Hialeah, FL, appeared before the City Council and spoke in support of the Item. There being no further comment, Mayor Harris closed the floor. Councilman Leon provided an overview and intent of the Item. Docusign Envelope ID: E25C0754-AF1A-4575-BE46-4DB983699507 Page 6 of 10 July 24, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Resolution. Councilman Stephens thanked the fraternity of Alpha Phi Alpha for their community service. There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question. A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Julien, 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 12. CONSENT AGENDA: 12.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, WAIVING ALL FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE USAGE OF MYRTLE GROVE PARK, THE SHOWMOBILE; AND STAFF TO HOST THE 3RD ANNUAL JAMAICAN PRE-INDEPENDENCE DAY AMATEUR SOCCER TOURNAMENT. AUTHORIZING IN-KIND SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000) FROM VICE MAYOR KATRINA WILSON’S FORMULA ONE COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT TO COVER COST ENTERTAINMENT, UNIFORMS, FOOD, AWARDS AND OTHER SUNDRY ITEMS; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 12.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING SPONSORSHIP FOR THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL JAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($3,800) FROM COUNCILWOMAN SHANNON CAMPBELL’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Docusign Envelope ID: E25C0754-AF1A-4575-BE46-4DB983699507 Page 7 of 10 July 24, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 12.3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING SPONSORSHIP FOR THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP EXPERIENCE SUMMIT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,000) FROM COUNCILWOMAN SHANNON CAMPBELL’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 12.4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000) FROM COUNCILMAN LEON'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT IN SUPPORT OF B. LEE'S 10TH ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL BACKPACK AND SUPPLY GIVEAWAY TAKING PLACE ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 2024; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 12.5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENGAGE WITH THE MIAMI DOLPHINS TO FACILITATE AN AGREEMENT THAT ENSURES THE INCLUSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS IN THE PLANNING PROCESS FOR FUTURE MAJOR EVENTS HELD AT HARD ROCK STADIUM; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 12.6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILWOMAN SHANNAN “LADY’ IGHODARO PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($7,000.00) IN SUPPORT OF A DONATION TO RE-ENTRY ONE FOR A PARTNERSHIP FOR A COMMUNITY VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 12.7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00) FOR A SCHOLARSHIP HONORING THE LATE MEKHI HOOSEIN QUILES; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 12.8. 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 FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($15,000) IN SUPPORT Docusign Envelope ID: E25C0754-AF1A-4575-BE46-4DB983699507 Page 8 of 10 July 24, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes OF HIS PRE-ORANGE BLOSSOM CLASSIC WEEKEND RECEPTION; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 12.9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILMAN STEPHENS’ SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000) IN SUPPORT OF THE ADVANCING SICKLE CELL ADVOCACY PROJECT, INC. AND I AM THE ART FOUNDATION’S COMMUNITY INITIATIVES; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 12.10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING FLORIDA READY TO WORK AS A COMMUNITY PARTNER IN PROVIDING FOUNDATIONAL EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS TRAINING TO MIAMI GARDENS’ RESIDENTS AS AN ADDITIONAL PROGRAM OFFERING PART OF THE CITY/UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP; AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS OFFICE OF EDUCATION TO TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 12.11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE FIRST RENEWAL OF RFP NO. 20-21-018—DISASTER DEBRIS MONITORING SERVICES WITH GOODWYN MILLS CAWOOD, LLC., (F.K.A. WITT O’BRIEN’S, LLC.) AS PRIMARY VENDOR AND DEBRIS TECH, LLC., AS SECONDARY VENDOR FOR ONE (1) RENEWAL YEAR PERIOD; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 12.12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND APPROVING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DADE COUNTY POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE CITY’S POLICE CAPTAINS AND THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA FOR THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 2022 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Docusign Envelope ID: E25C0754-AF1A-4575-BE46-4DB983699507 Page 9 of 10 July 24, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Consent Agenda passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote of the City Council. 13. RESOLUTION(S) 13.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE TO BE LEVIED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FOR OPERATING PURPOSES; ESTABLISHING THE DEBT SERVICE MILLAGE RATE APPROVED BY THE ELECTORATE IN APRIL 2014; SETTING THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE, DEBT SERVICE MILLAGE RATE, AND TENTATIVE BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR DIRECTIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Manager Benson provided an overview of the item and recommended approval. Answering a question posed by Mayor Harris, City Manager Benson acknowledged the millage rate has not been raised in 11 years. A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman Stephens, to approve the Resolution was passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote of the City Council. 14. QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS/JENNINGS DISCLOSURE: 14.1 ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S): 14.2 ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 14.3 RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 15. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK (3 MINUTES EACH) No report. Docusign Envelope ID: E25C0754-AF1A-4575-BE46-4DB983699507 Page 10 of 10 July 24, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 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 7:34 p.m. Rodney Harris, Mayor Mario Bataille, City Clerk Docusign Envelope ID: E25C0754-AF1A-4575-BE46-4DB983699507