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Home My WebLink About09.25.2024 - Regular City Council MeetingCity of Miami Gardens City Council Minutes September 25, 2024 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session, Sep 25 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, Councilman Reggie Leon, Councilwoman Michelle C. Powell, D.O., MPH, 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 Leon delivered the Invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Recited in unison. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes - July 24, 2024 4.2. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes –September 11, 2024 A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman Stephens, to approve the minutes passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote of the City Council. 5. ORDER OF BUSINESS A motion made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman Stephens, to approve the Agenda passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote. 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH) 6.1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY COUNCILMAN STEPHENS Councilman Stephens, joined by the City Council, in recognizing Isaiah Hollist for his ability to overcome Sickle Cell, therefore he has renamed his "Annual September Walk for Health" to "The Isaiah Hollist Sickle Cell Walk for A Cure!" in his honor. Docusign Envelope ID: FB28C26F-2F06-4643-B288-E8AC880FB6F4 Page 2 of 8 September 25, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting 6.2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY COUNCILMAN REGGIE LEON - HUNGER ACTION MONTH Councilman Leon, joined by the City Council, in recognizing Feeding South Florida for their contributions and partnership with the City by presenting them with a Hunger Action Month Proclamation. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Barry Burgains, Chairperson of the Veterans Advisory Board, appeared before the City and thanked the City Council for their continued support of the Committee as it relates to the upcoming Stand Down Event and appointments to the board. John Zeigler, 18501 NW 22nd Court, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and requested the City Council's continued support of the Veterans Advisory Board and provided an overview of the upcoming participants with the Stand Down Event. Carol Lawrence, Chairperson of the Commission for Women, appeared before the City Council and welcomed newly elected officials Councilwoman Baskin and Councilwoman Powell. In addition, she thanked the City Council for their continued support. Rea Hughes, 3335 NW 180th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and thanked the Parks and Recreation and Code Enforcement Department for their services to the Myrtle Grove Community. Danny P. Felton, 600 NW 183rd Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and thanked the City Council for their continued support of the Oasis at Miami Gardens. He continued to provide an overview of their mission to support the small business community within the City of Miami Gardens. Sherwood Dubose, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and spoke in support of the Oasis at Miami Gardens. Miriam C. Sullivan, 16800 NW 17th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and spoke in support of the Oasis at Miami Gardens. Shirlyon McWhorter, 640 NW 183rd Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and spoke in support of the Oasis at Miami Gardens. Howard Dupree, 1734 NW 192nd Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and spoke in support of the Oasis at Miami Gardens. Tiffany Roldan, 301 NW 151st Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and spoke in support of the Oasis at Miami Gardens. Docusign Envelope ID: FB28C26F-2F06-4643-B288-E8AC880FB6F4 Page 3 of 8 September 25, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Doris Smith, 1310 NW 173rd Terrace, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and spoke in support of the Oasis of Miami Gardens. Patricia Jean-Louis, 21301 San Simeon Way, #208, Miami, FL, appeared before the City Council and spoke in support of the Oasis of Miami Gardens. Gloria L. Fonseca, 640 NW 183rd Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and spoke in support of the Oasis of Miami Gardens. Alicia Hayes, 610 NW 183rd Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and spoke in support of the Oasis of Miami Gardens. 8. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES EACH) Councilman Stephens reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Quarterly Walk for Health  Table Talk Tuesday  Annual Citrus Tropical Brunch  National Authors Day Councilwoman Powell reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Visit to Congressional Black Caucus in Washington, DC  Walk and Talk with the Doc  Healthy You  Laugh it Off Councilman Leon reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Appointment to Florida Memorial Board of Trustee  Appointment to the State Board on the Social Status of Black Man and Boys Councilwoman Julien reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Trap Pilates  Pink Walk with Susan G. Coleman  Spoke against remarks made against the Haitian Community Nationally Councilwoman Baskin reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Visit to Congressional Black Caucus in Washington, DC  Community Collaboration Town Hall Meeting  Pink Parade Docusign Envelope ID: FB28C26F-2F06-4643-B288-E8AC880FB6F4 Page 4 of 8 September 25, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Answering questions posed by Vice Mayor Wilson, City Clerk Bataille indicated the terms limit of the City Council is defined in the Charter and only can be changed by charter amendment approved by the voters of the City via referendum. Vice Mayor Wilson reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  HBCU Colors of Cancer Basketball Tournament  Thanked Commission for Women for their dedication to the women of this community Mayor Harris reported on the work and dedication of the City Council and Staff in providing services to the residents of this community. 9. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING: 10. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 11. RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 12. CONSENT AGENDA: 12.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA ALLOCATING A DONATION OF THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,000.00) FROM MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS' COMMUNITY BENEFITS ACCOUNT IN SUPPORT OF THE SECOND ANNUAL MAYOR'S BALL TO BE HELD SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024, FROM 7PM TO 11PM AT THE BETTY T. FERGUSON RECREATIONAL COMPLEX, NUNC PRO TUNC; 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, CREATING A TEAM CLEAN PILOT PROGRAM IN RESIDENTIAL AREA SEAT 4; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THIS RESOLUTION; 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, AUTHORIZING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000) FOR THE PINK PARADE BREAST CANCER EVENT FROM RESIDENTIAL SEAT 1 COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Docusign Envelope ID: FB28C26F-2F06-4643-B288-E8AC880FB6F4 Page 5 of 8 September 25, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting 12.4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000) FROM COUNCILMAN REGGIE LEON’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT THE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS EDITION OF KARAOKE IN THE GARDENS; 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 THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,000) FROM COUNCILMAN REGGIE LEON’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES; 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, ESTABLISHING A PRE-QUALIFIED VENDOR'S LIST FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 23-24-025 “GENERAL CONTRACTORS FOR HOME REHABILITATION”, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AGREEMENTS FOR THIS PURPOSE; 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 THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,000) FROM COUNCILMAN REGGIE LEON’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY HOLIDAY AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES; 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, AUTHORIZING THE FIRST RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT FOR RFP NUMBER 20-21-015, REFUSE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING SERVICES TO GREAT WASTE RECYCLING, LLC; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 12.9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RELY ON THAT CERTAIN SOURCEWELL CONTRACT #121923 TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS NOT TO EXCEED THE ANNUAL AMOUNT IN QUOTE #25304401, FOR A TOTAL OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT DOLLARS ($153,438.00) TO SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP. FOR A TERM OF FOUR (4) YEARS FOR DATA COLLECTION SOFTWARE 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. 12.10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE FIRST RENEWAL OF THE Docusign Envelope ID: FB28C26F-2F06-4643-B288-E8AC880FB6F4 Page 6 of 8 September 25, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA MUNICIPAL INSURANCE TRUST (FMIT) FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION, GENERAL LIABILITY, PROPERTY AND CASUALTY, AND AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 IN AN AMOUNT OF THREE MILLION ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTEEN THOUSAND AND NINE HUNDRED AND SIXTY SIX DOLLARS ($3,118,966); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS FOR THIS PURPOSE; 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, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 MIAMI GARDENS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGET, AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 12.12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THEIR OPERATING ACCOUNT IN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500) IN SUPPORT OF MILITARY STUDY MATERIALS FOR THE JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (JROTC) PROGRAMS AT MIAMI NORLAND AND MIAMI CAROL CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Powell, to approve the Consent Agenda passed and carried by a 7 to 0 voice vote of the City Council. 13. RESOLUTION(S) 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): 14.1.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO; AMENDING THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS LAND DEVELOPMENT Docusign Envelope ID: FB28C26F-2F06-4643-B288-E8AC880FB6F4 Page 7 of 8 September 25, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting REGULATIONS ARTICLE I. - GENERAL PROVISIONS; ARTICLE II. – ADMINISTRATION; ARTICLE V. - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; ARTICLE VI. – HOUSING; ARTICLE IX. - GENERALIZED SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED USES, USES PERMITTED WITH EXTRA REQUIREMENTS, SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES AND PROHIBITED USES; ARTICLE X. - ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES; ARTICLE XI. - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS GENERALIZED TABLE OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; ARTICLE XII. - OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING AND VEHICULAR CIRCULATION REQUIREMENTS; ARTICLE XIII. - DESIGN STANDARDS; ARTICLE XIV. - MINIMUM LANDSCAPE AND BUFFERING REQUIREMENTS; FENCES; WALLS; HEDGES, TREE PROTECTION; ARTICLE XV. - PLANNED CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PCD) AND ENTERTAINMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT (EO); ARTICLE XIX. - DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION; AMENDING THE CITY ZONING MAP TO CREATE A LOCATION FOR THE INNOVATION OVERLAY (IO) ZONING DISTRICT AS ATTACHED 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. City Manager Benson introduced Director of Planning and Zoning Nakeischea Smith, who provided an overview of the Item and staff recommendations of approval. Councilman Stephens commended staff for taking an active approach in revitalization the area in question. Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor Harris closed the floor. A motion offered by Councilwoman Powell, seconded by Councilman Leon, 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 Baskin Yes Councilman Leon Yes Councilwoman Powell Yes Councilwoman Julien Yes Docusign Envelope ID: FB28C26F-2F06-4643-B288-E8AC880FB6F4 Page 8 of 8 September 25, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Councilman Stephens Yes 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) 15.1. REPORT ON THE PERFORMANCE ART CENTER City Manager Benson pulled the report from the Agenda. 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 7:02 p.m. Rodney Harris, Mayor Mario Bataille, City Clerk Docusign Envelope ID: FB28C26F-2F06-4643-B288-E8AC880FB6F4