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City Council Minutes
November 13, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Nov 13 2024, beginning at 5:33 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 Stephens delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recited in unison.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes – October 23, 2024
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman
Julien, to approve the minutes 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, D.O., MPH Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens Yes
5. ORDER OF BUSINESS
The following items was added section "13. Resolution" -
ADD-ON ITEM #1 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
COUNCIL TO CREATE A POET LAUREATE PROGRAM AND APPOINT
MAY REIGN AS THE FIRST POET LAUREATE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
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GARDENS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (VICE
MAYOR KATRINA WILSON)
ADD-ON ITEM #2 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING TWENTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($20,000) FROM VICE MAYOR KATRINA
WILSON’S COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT ANNUAL
ATHELETIC, COMMUNITY AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING (I.E.,
RESIDENTIAL PROSPERITY BASKETS, ANNUAL TOY DRIVE;
WOMENS EXPOSITION, MIAMI CAROL CITY ALUMNI PICNIC,
COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS, ETC.) PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; DRIVE PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (VICE MAYOR KATRINA WILSON)
ADD-ON ITEM #3 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO.2024-098-2172, DECREASING THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS
FROM COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT
ACCOUNT FROM TEN-THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000), TO AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00),
FOR THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REAL ESTATE BROKERS
(NAREB) FOR NATIONAL HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH; PROVIDING
FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN LINDA
JULIEN)
ADD-ON ITEM #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 FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS
($4000.00) AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIXTEEN-THOUSAND DOLLARS
($16,000.00) IN SUPPORT OF LOVE OF URBAN DESIGN WEEK;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN)
A motion made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Leon,
to approve the Agenda as amended passed and carried by a unanimous
voice vote.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH)
6.1. PRESENTATION ON MIAMI GARDENS FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER
INITIATIVE BY COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN.
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Councilwoman Julien provided an overview on her sponsored First-Time
Homebuyer Initiative and presented Mr. Erin and Mrs. Marilyn Rivera,
participants of this program, with a check in support of assisting them with
purchasing their first home as part of this initiative.
6.2. HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS'
PRESENTATION.
Councilwoman Julien recognized the following winners of the annual
Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest:
1st place – Jullian Farrington
2nd place – Chandler Nijhove
3rd place - Khalilah Flatts-Nelson
6.3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY COUNCILMAN STEPHENS.
Councilman Stephens provided an overview on his National Authors Day
Initiative in partnership with State Representative Felicia Robinson and
recognized the following local authors who participated in this community
initiative:
Dr. Michael Woodward, Jr.
Stevo'n McGill
Ericka Perry
Sheneka Brown
Cathy Coachman Wanza
Ray Shipman
Monique Cooper
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Danielle Alia-Otokiti 16401 NW 37th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33054,
appeared before the City Council and shared her concerns on the lack of healthy
food options in the City of Miami Gardens. She continued to encourage the City
bring in healthy food options within the city.
John Zeigler, 18501 NW 22nd Court, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the
City Council and provided an overview of the recently held Veterans Stand
Down. In addition, he encouraged the City Council to appoint active members
to the Veterans Affairs Committee. Lastly, he recognized William Bland member
of the committee who recently passed away.
Gale Cunningham, 19001 NW 14th Avenue Road, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared
before the City Council and spoke in opposition of extending the terms of the
City Council.
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Rea Hughes, 3334 NW 180th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the
City Council and shared her recent engagement at the most recent Meet Me
Monday hosted by Vice Mayor Wilson where they discussed trailers. She
questioned has there been ongoing discussion regarding code enforcement of
accessory dwelling units within the City of Miami Gardens and whether there are
plans to receive feedback from the residents concerning this matter.
Selmika Bazali, 16401 NW 37th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before
the City Council and shared concerns with regards to flooding within Miami
Gardens.
Lorenzo Johnson and Richard P. Dunn, II, 111 NW 183rd Street, appeared
before the City Council representing the Community Youth Against Violence
Non-Profit Organization and shared information regarding their Operation Teen
Curfew Program along with possible partnership with the City.
Darryl Thomas, 2420 NW 132nd Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before
the City Council and spoke in support of the City's pickleball initiative.
Carla Robinson, 1715 NW 179th Terrace, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before
the City Council and spoke in support of the City's pickleball initiative.
8. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES
EACH)
Councilman Stephens reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Annual Thanksgiving Drive and Turkey Giveaway
Table Talk Tuesday
Environmental Community Forum
Councilwoman Powell reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Laugh it Off Community Initiative
Health and Fitness Initiative Livestream
Turkey Giveaway
Walk and Talk with the Doc
Councilman Leon reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Principal of the Day at Miami Norland Highschool
Councilman Leon requested the City Manager perform some outreach
with the local high schools concerning the City's Troll Transportation and
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possible use of Freebie Services in order to have public transportation
options for our students.
Councilwoman Julien thanked the residents of the City for her reelection and
spoke on her commitment to the City during her term in office. She continued to
report on the following sponsored initiatives:
Kids Cultural Cooking Day
Pilates Health Initiative
Linda's Lifeline
Give Miami Day Initiative
Love of Urban Design Event
Councilwoman Baskin reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Educator of the Quarter Recognition Program
Townhall Meeting
Vice Mayor Wilson reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Community Initiatives with the Commission for Women Advisory Board
Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative - Colors of Cancer Basketball
Tournament
Annual Prosperity Basket
Annual Toy Giveaway
Mayor Harris congratulated Councilwoman Julien on her reelection. In addition,
Mayor Harris thanked Vice Mayor Wilson for her service as Vice Mayor. Lastly,
Mayor Harris provided his condolence to the City Attorney who recently lost her
father.
9. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
10. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
10.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO A GROUND LEASE FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 2775 NW 183RD STREET, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LEASE AGREEMENT IN SUBSTANTIAL
FORM, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; 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 provided an overview of the item and
recommended approval.
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Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment.
There being no public comment, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
A motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by
Councilman Leon, to approve the Ordinance on Second Reading.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question.
A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by
Councilman Leon, 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
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell, D.O., MPH Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens Yes
10.2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS CODE OF ORDINANCES BY CREATING SECTION
1-14 ENTITLED “ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR ADVERTISEMENTS
AND PUBLIC NOTICES” TO AUTHORIZE THE PUBLISHING OF
LEGALLY REQUIRED ADVERTISEMENTS AND PUBLIC NOTICES ON
THE PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE WEBSITE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTE 50.0311; PROVIDING FOR
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING
FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Clerk Bataille provided an overview of the item and recommended
approval.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment.
There being no public comment, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
A motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by
Councilman Leon, to approve the Ordinance on Second Reading.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question.
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A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by
Councilman Leon, 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
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell, D.O., MPH Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens Yes
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 19TH
AVENUE, FROM NW 183RD STREET TO NW 179TH STREET, AS
“SIGMA GAMMA RHO WAY”; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
CHANGE THE STREET SIGNAGE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Reggie Leon provided an overview 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.
Linda Stevens of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., appeared before the
City Council and thanked the City Council of this recognition.
There being no further public comment, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question.
A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by
Councilman Leon, 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
Councilman Leon Yes
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Councilwoman Powell, D.O., MPH 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, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST RESPECTIVELY THAT CERTAIN
ADDENDUM TO THE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH YOLANDA CASH
JACKSON OF BECKER & POLIAKOFF, P.A.; ATTACHED HERETO AS
EXHIBIT “A”; 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 THE DONATION OF ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) FROM MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS'
COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT IN SUPPORT OF MISS MIAMI
GARDENS' PARTICIPATION AT MISS BLACK FLORIDA USA
SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT. 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 THE ALLOCATION OF FIVE
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) FROM MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS'
COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT IN SUPPORT OF GOLDEN
GLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S ANNUAL TOY GIVEAWAY FOR
THE HOLIDAY SEASON FOR THEIR STUDENTS FROM PRE-
KINDERGARTEN UP TO GRADE FOUR. THIS EVENT IS SCHEDULED
FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2024, FROM 12PM TO 2PM. 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 AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) DONATION FROM MAYOR
RODNEY HARRIS' COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT
THE RIVERVIEW WATCHERS CRIME WATCH ORGANIZATION.
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 AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF FOUR
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($4,000.00) FROM MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS'
PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL EVENTS' ACCOUNT TO HOST
THANKSGIVING LUNCHEONS FOR MIAMI GARDENS' SENIORS
RESIDING AT THE HAMLET AT WALDEN POND AND ROBERT
SHARPE TOWERS. PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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12.6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE USE AND WAIVER OF ALL
COST ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THE SHOWMOBILE FOR
THE MIAMI CAROL CITY SENIOR HIGH CHIEF HALL ALUMNI
ASSOCIATION’S COMMUNITY PICNIC ON SATURDAY, APRIL 12,
2025; 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, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ALL CONTRACTS AS NECESSARY FOR
THE PRODUCTION OF THE 5TH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH PARK-IN &
PARTY CELEBRATION TO BE HELD IN JUNE 2025; WAIVING
BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR PURCHASES MADE IN CONNECTION
WITH THIS CELEBRATION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXCEED HIS PURCHASING AUTHORITY AS NECESSARY FOR THIS
EVENT; 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
LEON’S COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000) IN SUPPORT OF
ONGOING COMMUNITY INITIATIVES; 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, AUTHORIZING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS ($6,000) FOR THE FIRST RESPONDERS
FEAST FROM RESIDENTIAL SEAT 1 COMMUNITY BENEFIT
ACCOUNT; 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 AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000) FROM THE
RESIDENTIAL SEAT 1 COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT TO
SUPPORT THE GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN
FLORA JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP AT THE "I CAN DO IT"
WORKSHOP; 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 AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000) FROM THE
RESIDENTIAL SEAT 1 COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT TO
SUPPORT THE NORTH COUNTY CITIZENS ASSOCIATION;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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12.12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
($500.00) FROM COUNCILWOMAN MICHELLE POWELL'S
COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT IN SUPPORT OF A COMMUNITY
THANKSGIVING TURKEY DRIVE GIVEAWAY EVENT, TAKING
PLACE ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2024, AT HOLY FAITH
MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH; 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, ALLOCATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FROM COUNCILWOMAN
LINDA JULIEN’S COMMITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT, IN SUPPORT OF
HER ANNUAL THANKSGIVING HOME DELIVERY TURKEY
DISTRIBUTION; 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, ALLOCATING FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (“CDBG”) PUBLIC
SERVICE FUNDS TO EXPERTS RESOURCE COMMUNITY CENTER,
ALLIANCE FOR AGING, KRISTI HOUSE, SUNSHINE FOR ALL, INC.,
AND MT. PISGAH FOOD PANTRY IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF ONE
HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN
DOLLARS ($150,547.00); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND
THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST RESPECTIVELY,
SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS FOR THIS PURPOSE IN
SUBSTANTIAL FORM AS THAT AGREEMENT, ATTACHED HERETO
AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
12.15. 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, A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CAREERSOURCE OF
SOUTH FLORIDA WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS FOR THE
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS BUSINESS RESIDENT ECONOMIC PLAN
(CMG-BREP) PROGRAM, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED
HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; 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, AUTHORIZING THE FIRST RENEWAL OF
INVITATION TO BID (ITB) NO. 21-22-031 TO WEED A WAY INC., FOR
CANAL RIGHT OF WAY LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE
ORDERS IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE BUDGETED
AMOUNT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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12.17. 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 THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE
ALLOCATION OF FUNDING, IN THE AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED
AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($350,000.00), FROM THE
BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND
(GOB) PROGRAM ASSOCIATED WITH IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
COUNTY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 20722 NW 32 AVENUE FOR USE
AS PICKLEBALL COURTS; 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.
12.18. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, RATIFYING THAT CERTAIN CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, NUN PRO TUNC TO DECEMBER
6, 2023, FOR THE MIAMI GARDENS COMPREHENSIVE
VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT PROJECT, ATTACHED HERETO
AS EXHIBIT “A”; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST RESPECTIVELY, THAT
CERTAIN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION,
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “B”, FOR THE MIAMI GARDENS
COMPREHENSIVE VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT PROJECT;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY THIS GRANT PROCESS; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
12.19. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, WITH
METALONIS & PARTNERS LLC, M&P MG1 LLC AND DAVID
METALONIS TO SETTLE THAT CERTAIN CASE STYLED
METALONIS & PARTNERS, LLC ETAL vs. CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
CASE NO. 1:23-CV-23574-RAR, HERETO ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT
“A”; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, THAT CERTAIN
BILLBOARD AGREEMENT, HERETO ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “B”;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO
TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE
SETTLEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
12.20. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPOINTING TERRYANN S. HOWELL, ESQ.,
TO SERVE AS LOCAL HEARING OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI
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GARDENS REDLIGHT CAMERA AND SCHOOL SPEEDZONES
HEARINGS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO DESIGNATE AN
EXISTING STAFF MEMBER(S) TO SERVE AS CLERK TO THE
LOCAL HEARING OFFICER; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
12.21. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPOINTING ASHANTI PALMER, ESQ., TO
SERVE AS LOCAL HEARING OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS REDLIGHT CAMERA AND SCHOOL SPEEDZONES
HEARINGS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO DESIGNATE AN
EXISTING STAFF MEMBER(S) TO SERVE AS CLERK TO THE
LOCAL HEARING OFFICER; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
12.22. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, THAT
CERTAIN INTERLOCAL ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY FOR PUBLICATION OF LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS AND
PUBLIC NOTICES ON THE COUNTY’S DESIGNATED WEBSITE; IN
SUBSTANTIAL FORM AS THAT AGREEMENT ATTACHED HERETO
AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY
CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
12.23. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING TWENTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($20,000) FROM VICE MAYOR KATRINA WILSON’S
COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT ANNUAL
ATHELETIC, COMMUNITY AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
(I.E., RESIDENTIAL PROSPERITY BASKETS, ANNUAL TOY DRIVE;
WOMENS EXPOSITION, MIAMI CAROL CITY ALUMNI PICNIC,
COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS, ETC.) PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; DRIVE PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
12.24. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO
CREATE A POET LAUREATE PROGRAM AND APPOINT MAY REIGN
AS THE FIRST POET LAUREATE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
12.25. 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 FOUR THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($4000.00), AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL EVENTS
ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIXTEEN-THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($16,000.00) IN SUPPORT OF LOVE OF URBAN DESIGN
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WEEK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
12.26. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.2024-098-2172,
DECREASING THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FROM
COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT
ACCOUNT FROM TEN-THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000), TO AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00),
FOR THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REAL ESTATE BROKERS
(NAREB) FOR NATIONAL HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH; PROVIDING
FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to approve the Consent Agenda passed and carried by
a 7-0 voice vote.
13. RESOLUTION(S)
13.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPOINTING COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERT
STEPHENS, III TO SERVE AS VICE MAYOR FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATION;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Harris provided an overview of the Item.
A motion was made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to approve the Resolution.
Vice Mayor Wilson requested the protocol manual should be updated to
include a protocol on how the position of the City Council is announced.
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
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell, D.O., MPH Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
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Councilman Stephens Yes
13.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES AND THE FLORIDA SENATE TO
CODESIGNATE NW 47TH AVENUE FROM NW 199TH STREET TO
NW 207TH DRIVE AS CONGRESSWOMAN FREDERICA S. WILSON
BOULEVARD; REQUESTING SUPPORT FROM MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THROUGH
DISTRICT1 OFFICE FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF PRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS
TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Leon provided an overview of the item and recommended
approval. He continued to recognized Congresswoman Frederica S.
Wilson commitment to the community over the years as a public servant.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Mayor Harris,
to approve the Resolution passed and carried by a 7 to 0 voice vote
of the City Council.
13.3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO
CREATE A POET LAUREATE PROGRAM AND APPOINT MAY REIGN
AS THE FIRST POET LAUREATE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Vice Mayor Wilson provided an overview of the item and recommended
approval.
Councilman Stephens left the meeting at 7:26 PM.
A motion offered by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Leon, to approve the Resolution passed and carried by a 6 to 0 voice
vote of the City Council.
13.4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
($20,000) FROM VICE MAYOR KATRINA WILSON’S COMMUNITY
BENEFIT ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT ANNUAL ATHELETIC,
COMMUNITY AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING (I.E.,
RESIDENTIAL PROSPERITY BASKETS, ANNUAL TOY DRIVE;
WOMENS EXPOSITION, MIAMI CAROL CITY ALUMNI PICNIC,
COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS, ETC.) PROVIDING FOR
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THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; DRIVE PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman
Julien, to approve the Resolution passed and carried by a 6 to 0
voice vote of the City Council.
13.5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.2024-098-2172,
DECREASING THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FROM
COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT
ACCOUNT FROM TEN-THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000), TO AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00),
FOR THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REAL ESTATE BROKERS
(NAREB) FOR NATIONAL HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH; PROVIDING
FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilwoman Julien provided an overview of the item.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman
Julien, to approve the Resolution passed and carried by a 6 to 0
voice vote of the City Council.
13.6. 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 FOUR THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($4000.00) AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL EVENTS
ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIXTEEN-THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($16,000.00) IN SUPPORT OF LOVE OF URBAN DESIGN
WEEK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilwoman Julien provided an overview of the Item.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman
Julien, to approve the Resolution passed and carried by a 6 to 0
voice vote of the City Council.
14. QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS/JENNINGS
DISCLOSURE:
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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.
City Clerk Bataille polled the Council for disclosure of ex-parte communication,
to which no member of the City Council had any ex-parte communication. The
Mayor and City Council confirmed their decision on this evening’s Quasi-Judicial
items will be based on the evidence presented.
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, APPROVING THE REZONING OF THAT
CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT RAILROAD DRIVE AND NW
151ST STREET IN MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED
HERETO, FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TO SINGLE
FAMILY DWELLING RESIDENTIAL; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Director Smith provided an overview of the item and recommended
approval.
A motion was made by Councilman Leon, seconded by
Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Ordinance on Second
Reading.
Answering a question posed by Councilman Leon, Director Smith
confirmed the property is part of the County's Infill Housing Initiative.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment.
There being no public comment, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by
Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Ordinance on First
Reading passed and carried by a 6 to 0 roll call vote of the City
Council.
Mayor Harris Yes
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Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell, D.O., MPH Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens Absent
14.1.2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE REZONING OF THAT
CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 17320 NW 27TH AVENUE IN
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT “A”, ATTACHED HERETO, FROM
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING RESIDENTIAL TO
ENTERTAINMENT OVERLAY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING
FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Director Smith provided an overview of the item and recommended
approval.
A motion was made by Councilman Leon, seconded by
Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Ordinance on Second
Reading.
Answering a question posed by Councilman Leon, Director Smith
confirmed the property is part of the County's Infill Housing Initiative.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment.
There being no public comment, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by
Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Ordinance on First
Reading passed and carried by a 6 to 0 roll call vote of the City
Council.
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell, D.O., MPH Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens Absent
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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 CODE OF
ORDINANCES AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED
HERETO; AMENDING THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS LAND
DEVELOPMENT 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 provided an overview of the Item and
recommended approval.
A motion was made by Councilman Leon, seconded by
Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Ordinance on Second
Reading.
Answering a question posed by Vice Mayor Wilson, City Manager
Benson confirmed the ordinance will not affect or encouraged the
sale of the property located in the area where this zoning change
will take place.
Vice Mayor Wilson shared concerned on the possibility of selling
the property in the area and recommended the City does not sell
the property but develop it in a manner that will benefit the
residents of the City.
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Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment.
There being no public comment, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
Vice Mayor continued to share some unreadiness on approving
the Ordinance until the City Council have a workshop meeting to
discuss the development of the city owned property.
City Attorney Dickens indicated the disposition of the Ordinance
does not provide direction on the sell or development of the City
owned property in the area.
Vice Mayor Wilson recommended the Item be tabled until
information is received and discussed concerning the future
plans of the City owned property in a workshop.
A motion made by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by
Councilwoman Baskin, to table the item until the January 22,
2025 City Council Meeting passed and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
14.3 RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
15. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
(3 MINUTES EACH)
The Charter Officers commended Councilwoman Julien on her reelection and
Vice Mayor Wilson on her service as Vice Mayor.
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 8:00 p.m.
Rodney Harris, Mayor
Mario Bataille, City Clerk
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