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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.11.2024 - Regular City Council MeetingCity of Miami Gardens City Council Minutes September 11, 2024 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session, on Sep 11, 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 Katrina L. Baskin, Councilwoman Michelle C. Powell, D.O., MPH, Councilman Reggie Leon, Councilwoman Linda Julien, 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 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes – July 24, 2024 Withdrawn 5. ORDER OF BUSINESS Item 12.11 was pulled from the Consent Agenda. Item 11.1 was moved to be heard after quasi-judicial hearings. A motion made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Julien, to approve the agenda as amended by a unanimous voice vote. 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH) 6.1. COMMENDATION PRESENTATION TO DR. KARINE MELISSA PURCHAS The City Council joined Councilwoman Linda Julien in recognizing Dr. Karine Melissa Purchas for her service and commitment to the City of Miami Gardens. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Gale Cunningham, 1900 NW 44th Avenue Road, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and spoke on the unique diversity of the City of Miami Docusign Envelope ID: E25C0754-AF1A-4575-BE46-4DB983699507 Page 2 of 10 September 11, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Gardens along with the high expectations of the community in collaboration with the City Council. Lynette Hickenbottom, 20832 NW 25th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and congratulated Mayor Harris along with new Council Members Katrina Baskin and Michelle Powell on their election and looked forward to continued work of the City Council. Rea Hughes, 3335 NW 180th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and spoke on the projects within the Myrtle Grove Community to improve safety, cleanliness, and awareness. Lastly, she spoke in opposition to the third council term. Mr. Tisdol, 17031 NW 11th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and thanked the public works staff for addressing previous traffic safety concerns he spoke on during a previous public comment. In addition, he shared concerns regarding loud music being played in his neighborhood as it is becoming a public disturbance. 8. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES EACH) Councilman Stephens reported on the following sponsored initiatives: • 9/11 Remembrance Event • Quarterly Walk for Health • Monthly Table Talk Tuesday Councilwoman Powell thanked all of the residents who supported her in the election and giving her the opportunity to serve the people. Councilwoman Powell reported on the following sponsored initiative: • Walking and Talking with the Doc every 2nd Wednesday Councilman Leon reported on the following sponsored initiative: • Traffic calming device installation on 207th Street Councilwoman Julien reported on the following sponsored initiatives: • Neighborhood Pop-Ups • Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest Councilwoman Baskin thanked all of the residents who supported her in the election and giving her the opportunity to serve the people. She continued to Docusign Envelope ID: E25C0754-AF1A-4575-BE46-4DB983699507 Page 3 of 10 September 11, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting thank staff for their assistance with her transition into office. Lastly, she looks forward to working with the Mayor and City Council. Councilwoman Baskin reported on the following sponsored initiative: • Community Collab on the 2nd Tuesday of every Month • Breast Cancer Event Vice Mayor Wilson reported on the following sponsored initiative: • Leslie Estates Community Meeting • Meet Me Monday Vice Mayor Wilson recognized the residents who take part in civic engagement and work together to solve issues within the City. Mayor Harris congratulated the new Council Members and reflected on his service as Mayor. He thanked the residents for their support of his re-election as Mayor. 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 32ND AVENUE, BETWEEN 191ST STREET TO NW 199TH STREET AS “KAPPA ALPHA PSI WAY”; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CHANGE THE STREET SIGNAGE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Leon provided an overview and intent 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. Oliver S. Spicer Jr, 11704 NW 22nd Court, Miami, FL, appeared before the City Council and spoke in support of the Item. Deputy City Manager Craig Clay appeared before the City Council and spoke in support of the Item. Docusign Envelope ID: E25C0754-AF1A-4575-BE46-4DB983699507 Page 4 of 10 September 11, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Former State Senator Oscar Braynon, II, appeared before the City Council and spoke in support of the Item. Councilman Leon noted that the Miami-Dade County Chairman is also sponsoring the Item at the County Level. There being no further comments, Mayor Harris closed the floor. There being no further 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 7 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council. Mayor Harris Yes Vice Mayor Wilson Yes Councilwoman Baskin Yes Councilwoman Powell, D.O., MPH Yes Councilman Leon Yes Councilwoman Julien Yes Councilman Stephens Yes 12. CONSENT AGENDA: 12.1. 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 ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,200), NUNC PRO TUNC, FOR THE 16th ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL & HEALTH FAIR, BACKPACK BACK-TO- SCHOOL GIVEAWAY, AND THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL COMMUNITY EVENT & CAREER FAIR; 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, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN'S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300), NUNC PRO TUNC, TO SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVE FELICIA ROBINSON’S “THE TEACHER’S LOUNGE” WITH THE RESOURCE ROOM, INC.; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 12.3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN'S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED NINE DOLLARS AND Docusign Envelope ID: E25C0754-AF1A-4575-BE46-4DB983699507 Page 5 of 10 September 11, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting NINETY-FOUR CENTS ($209.94), NUNC PRO TUNC, FOR ELIZABETH FINANCIAL LITERACY PROJECT’S FINANCIAL LITERACY GRADUATION LUNCHEON; 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 FUNDS FROM COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS ($700), FOR THE HISPANIC HERITAGE ESSAY CONTEST; 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, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN'S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND FIVE CENTS ($265.05), NUNC PRO TUNC, FOR A SPONSORSHIP FOR IMPACT 4 MIAMI, INC.; 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, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND COMMUNITY ROOM, SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY FOR THE NORLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL’S STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION INAUGURATION CEREMONY; 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 COUNCILMAN STEPHENS’ COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500) IN SUPPORT OF THE RIVERVIEW WATCHER’S NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME WATCH 12TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE 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 TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000), NUN PRO TUNC, IN SUPPORT OF HIS 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’ COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,500) IN SUPPORT Docusign Envelope ID: E25C0754-AF1A-4575-BE46-4DB983699507 Page 6 of 10 September 11, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting OF BEYOND, SER ANNUAL BEAUTY4ASHES CONFERENCE, 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, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY-SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT DOLLARS AND FORTY-ONE CENTS ($57,838.41) ANNUALLY FOR THREE (3) YEARS TO DELL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC., FOR THE LEASE OF ONE HUNDRED (100) LAPTOP COMPUTERS; WAIVING THE PROCUREMENT CODE PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-757 OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS CODE OF ORDINANCES; 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, AWARDING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) NO. 23-24-032, SCOTT PARK IMPROVEMENTS TO BEJAR CONSTRUCTION, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THIS PURPOSE; 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, AWARDING REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 23-24-017, ESTABLISHING A QUALIFIED VENDOR’S LIST FOR CONTINUING ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $10,000- $500,000; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 12.13. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RENEWING AGREEMENTS WITH METRO EXPRESS, INC., AS PRIMARY VENDOR AND ATC ENGINEERING, INC. AND NATIONAL CONCRETE AND PAVING, LLC., AS SECONDARY VENDORS FOR CITYWIDE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 12.14. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) NO. 23-24-016, EMERGENCY DEBRIS REMOVAL & DISPOSAL SERVICES TO FIRMS: CROWDER-GULF JOINT VENDTURE INC., DRC EMERGENCY SERVICES LLC., CERES ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC., PHILLIPS AND JORDAN INCORPORATED, LOOKS GREAT SERVICES OF MS INC., T.F.R ENTERPRISES INC., AND AFTERMATH DISASTER RECOVERY INC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER(S), AS NEEDED, NOT TO EXCEED THE ALLOCATED BUDGET AMOUNT; PROVIDING FOR Docusign Envelope ID: E25C0754-AF1A-4575-BE46-4DB983699507 Page 7 of 10 September 11, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 12.15. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS TO SAFEWARE, INC. TO OBTAIN A NEW NETWORK SECURITY APPLIANCE FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVENTY- NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND FORTY- FIVE DOLLARS AND FORTY- SIX CENTS ($79,545.46) PER YEAR FOR THREE YEARS FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX DOLLARS AND THIRTY-SEVEN CENTS ($238,636.37); AUTHORIZING A WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-757 OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 12.16. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE US DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($155,250.00) FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS AND ELECTRIC VEHICLES WITH ANY REMAINING FUNDS; A COPY OF THE EECBG REBATE VOUCHER APPROVAL NOTIFICATION IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A”; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GRANT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN AFFECTIVE DATE. 12.17. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) NO. 23-24-009—ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SOFTWARE AND IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES—TO TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC., AND, SHOULD NEGOTIATIONS FAIL, NEGOTIATE AND CONTRACT WITH THE SECOND RANKED FIRM, SPRINGBROOK HOLDING COMPANY, LLC; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 12.18. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE ELECTION RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON AUGUST 20, 2024, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR, COUNCIL MEMBER FOR RESIDENTIAL AREA SEATS 1 AND 3, AND AT-LARGE SEAT 5; DECLARING THE RESULTS OF SAID ELECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR Docusign Envelope ID: E25C0754-AF1A-4575-BE46-4DB983699507 Page 8 of 10 September 11, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting 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 7 to 0 voice vote of the City Council. 13. RESOLUTION(S) 13.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT THAT CERTAIN GRANT FROM THE INTERNATIONAL CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (ICMA) AND THE GATES ECONOMIC MOBILITY PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS ($24,000.00); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS AWARD; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilwoman Julien congratulated the City Manager and Staff for receiving this grant as it will help tackle economic mobility within the City. She continued to recognize the City of Miami Gardens is the only City in the staff of Florida to receive this grant. City Manager Benson recognized Civic Engagement Director Dr. James Poag and Economic Development Specialist Jorge Wright for their efforts in securing this grant. 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. 14. QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS/JENNINGS DISCLOSURE: Nakeischea Smith, Director of Planning and Zoning, provided the procedures for this evening's Quasi-Judicial Zoning items. City Clerk Bataille administered the Oath of Truthfulness to all interested parties. 14.1 ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S): Docusign Envelope ID: E25C0754-AF1A-4575-BE46-4DB983699507 Page 9 of 10 September 11, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting 14.2 ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 14.2.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS ZONING MAP BY EXPANDING THE PLANNED CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT (PCD) ZONING DISTRICT AT THE INTERSECTION OF NW 7TH AVENUE AND NW 183RD STREET, AS ILLUSTRATED IN EXHIBIT “B”; PROVIDING FOR 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 comments. There being no comments, Mayor Harris closed the floor. City Manager Benson noted there are no changes to the Ordinance on Second Reading. A motion was made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman Stephens, to approve the Ordinance on Second Reading. There being no discussion, Mayor Harris called the question. A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman Stephens, to approve the Ordinance on Second Reading passed and carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council. Mayor Harris Yes Vice Mayor Wilson Yes Councilwoman Baskin Yes Councilwoman Powell, D.O., MPH Yes Councilman Leon Yes Councilwoman Julien Yes Councilman Stephens Yes 14.3 RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 15. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK (3 MINUTES EACH) The City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk congratulated Mayor Harris, Councilwoman Powell, and Councilwoman Baskin on their election. Docusign Envelope ID: E25C0754-AF1A-4575-BE46-4DB983699507 Page 10 of 10 September 11, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting City Manager Benson announced he has made organizational changes that will be formally announced to the Council in an effort to streamline processes and operate efficiently. 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 6:30 p.m. Rodney Harris, Mayor Mario Bataille, City Clerk Docusign Envelope ID: E25C0754-AF1A-4575-BE46-4DB983699507