HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.22.2025 - Regular City Council MeetingCity of Miami Gardens
City Council Minutes
January 22, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Jan 22 2025, beginning at 5:37 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 Robert Stephens, Councilwoman Katrina L. Baskin, Councilwoman
Michelle C. Powell, D.O., MPH, Councilman Reggie Leon, Councilwoman
Katrina Wilson, and Councilwoman Linda Julien.
Also in attendance were: City Manager Cameron Benson, City Attorney Sonja
Dickens, and City Clerk Mario Bataille.
2. INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Stephens delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes – December 11, 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 Stephens Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilwoman Powell, D.O., MPH Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
5. ORDER OF BUSINESS
The following items were added to the Agenda:
ADD-ON ITEM #1 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF WALT
FRAZIER PARK AND A WAIVE OF ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH LAW
ENFORCEMENT FOR THE TRAYVON MARTIN FOUNDATION 13TH ANNUAL
"PEACE WALK AND PEACE TALK" EVENT TO BE HELD SATURDAY,
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FEBRUARY 1, 2025; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY MAYOR HARRIS)
ADD-ON ITEM #2 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE SERVICES OF THREE
(3) MIAMI GARDENS POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS AND PAYING
ASSOCIATED STAFFING COSTS FROM THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT
ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY THOUSAND TWO
HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR DOLLARS ($50,274) IN SUPPORT OF THE
DISTRICT 1 SPRING BREAK CIVIL RIGHTS TOUR; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (SPONSORED BY VICE MAYOR STEPHENS)
A motion made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman Stephens,
to approve the Agenda as amended passed and carried by a unanimous
voice vote.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH)
6.1. PRESENTATION BY CITIZENS' INDEPENDENT TRANSPORATION
TRUST.
Executive Director Javier Betancourt of the Miami-Dade County Office of
the Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust (CITT) appeared before
the City Council to provide an update on CITT activities.
6.2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO ALEXANDREA FRASER, YOUTH
TRACK STAR.
Mayor Harris, joined by the City Council, presented Alexandrea Fraser, a
City resident, with a commendation for her national track and field
achievements.
6.3. EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER PRESENTATION.
City Manager Benson introduced Yvena Muselaire, Strategic
Communication & Training Specialist, who announced Administrative
Assistant Claudia Salvador as this quarter’s Employee of the Quarter.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Maria Boussios, 19904 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before
the City Council and shared concerns regarding speeding through the parking
lot at Stadium Diner.
Gale Cunningham, 191 NW 14th Avenue Road, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared
before the City Council and requested an update on the City Clerk's Report
regarding a Special Election. She also requested a visible clock for residents to
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view during public comments and inquired about the status of the Myrtle Grove
Park improvement project.
Mamon Tisdol, 17031 NW 11th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before
the City Council and expressed concerns regarding a resolution approved by the
Council.
Rea Hughes, 3335 NW 180th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the
City Council and shared a report concerning the traffic light project at 180th
Terrace and 22nd Avenue.
Christine Malcolm, 18910 NW 31st Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared
before the City Council, questioned the intent of Item 12.5, and expressed
support for Item 11.1.
Linda Fils-Aini, 15420 NW 28th Court, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the
City Council and expressed her interest in partnering with the Council on fashion
and culture initiatives.
8. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES
EACH)
Councilwoman Julien reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
School Zone Safety Program
Linda's Local Loop – Monthly Newsletter
Councilwoman Baskin reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Community Collaboration
Broadway in the Gardens
Save the Arts Initiative
Master Class Workshop in Arts and Dance
Councilwoman Wilson reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Support for the 5000 Role Models Scholarship Breakfast
Participation in the Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
Councilwoman Powell reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Support for the 5000 Role Models Scholarship Breakfast
Senior Shred Day
Healthy U Livestream
Resident Community Meeting
Residents' Choice Award
Health Tip of the Day: "Your health is too important to wait for a coach;
be your own coach."
Councilman Leon reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Community Men's Meeting with the Circle of Brotherhood
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State of Florida Status of Social Men Board Meeting Update
Vice Mayor Stephens reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Miami Gardens Fitness Challenge
Next Gen Coding Program
City of Miami Gardens Economic Improvement Summit
Pop-Up DMV Event
Satellite Office Hours
Table Talk Tuesday
Mayor Harris reported on the following sponsored initiative:
Mayor’s Office Mentorship Program
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, APPROVING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED
BY SUNSHINE DIVAS IN MOTION EXCELLING, INC ATTACHED
HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”, FOR THE CO-DESIGNATION OF NW 152ND
TERRACE, FROM NW 22ND AVENUE TO NW 27TH AVENUE AS
“BESSIE STRINGFIELD WAY”; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
CHANGE THE STREET SIGNAGE UPON THE PAYMENT OF FEES BY
THE APPLICANT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilwoman Powell provided an overview of the item and
recommended approval.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment.
Metris Batts-Coley, 1885 NW 121st Street, North Miami, FL, appeared
before the City Council and spoke in support of the item.
There being no further comment, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Vice Mayor
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 Stephens Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
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Councilwoman Powell, D.O., MPH Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
12. CONSENT AGENDA:
12.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF ONE
THOUSAND AND FORTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($1,045.00), NUNC PRO
TUNC, FROM MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS' PUBLIC AFFAIRS' SPECIAL
EVENTS ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT THE TRANSPORTATION COST
ASSOCIATED WITH THE MAYOR'S ANNUAL CAMPING TRIP FOR
BARBARA HAWKINS ELEMENTARY'S FIFTH-GRADE STUDENTS
HELD WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8th THROUGH FRIDAY, JANUARY
10th, 2025, AT EVERGLADES LOOP ROAD CAMPING EDUCATION
CENTER. 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 ALLOCATION OF ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) FROM MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS'
PUBLIC AFFAIRS' SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT THE
GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN ASSOCIATION
(GRGA) INCORPORATED, "I CAN DO IT FAMILY WORKSHOP AND
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS" TO BE HELD SATURDAY, JANUARY 25TH
FROM 9:30 AM TO 1:00 PM AT THE BETTY T. FERGUSON
RECREATIONAL CENTER LOCATED AT 3000 NW 199 STREET MIAMI
GARDENS, FL 33056. 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 ONE
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,500.00) FROM MAYOR
RODNEY HARRIS' COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT FOR
SPONSORSHIP OF THE TRAYVON MARTIN FOUNDATION'S
REMEMBRANCE GALA THAT WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY,
FEBRUARY 2, 2025, AT THE DOUBLE TREE HOTEL MIAMI AIRPORT
AND CONVENTION CENTER LOCATED (711 NW 72ND AVENUE,
MIAMI, FL) AT 6:00 PM. 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, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY DOLLARS ($30,000) FROM THE
RESIDENTIAL SEAT 1 COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT IN
SUPPORT OF BROADWAY IN THE GARDENS ON FERUARY 20, 2025
AND FEBRUARY 21, 2025; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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12.5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00) REALLOCATED
FROM THE SCIENCE FAIR ACCOUNT, PROVIDING THE BETTY T.
FERGUSON RECREATIONAL COMPLEX AS AN EVENT SPACE, AND
POLICE SERVICES FROM THE MIAMI GARDENS POLICE
DEPARTMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE MIAMI GARDENS YOUTH
MUSIC FESTIVAL, 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 FOR A PRESS
CONFERENCE TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 29, 2025 REGARDING
THE ORANGE BLOSSOM CLASSIC; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion offered by Vice Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman
Leon, 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, APPROVING THE STRATEGIC PLAN
DEVELOPED BY KIMLEY HORN, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO, TO SERVE AS A GUIDING
FRAMEWORK FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS TO ACHIEVE ITS
LONG-TERM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Vice Mayor Wilson commented on the item and tanked Kimley Horn and
staff for their work in producing this Strategic Plan.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Leon, to approve the Resolution passed and carried by
a 7 to 0 voice vote of the City Council.
13.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF WALT FRAZIER
PARK AND A WAIVE OF ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH LAW
ENFORCEMENT FOR THE TRAYVON MARTIN FOUNDATION 13TH
ANNUAL "PEACE WALK AND PEACE TALK" EVENT TO BE HELD
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2025; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Mayor Harris provided an overview of the item and recommended
approval.
A motion offered by Mayor Harris, seconded by Councilman Leon,
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 SERVICES OF THREE (3)
MIAMI GARDENS POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS AND PAYING
ASSOCIATED STAFFING COSTS FROM THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT
ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY THOUSAND TWO
HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR DOLLARS ($50,274) IN SUPPORT OF
THE DISTRICT 1 SPRING BREAK CIVIL RIGHTS TOUR; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Vice Mayor Stephens provided an overview of the item.
A motion offered by Vice Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman
Leon, to approve the Resolution passed and carried by a 7 to 0 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)
14.2.1. 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;
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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 on Second Reading.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Vice Mayor
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 Stephens Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilwoman Powell, D.O., MPH Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
A motion offered by Councilwoman Wilson, seconded by Vice
Mayor Stephens, directing the City Manager to provide a 30-to-
45-day report on the use of the old police building passed and
carried by a 7 to 0 voice vote of the City Council.
14.3 RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
15. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
(3 MINUTES EACH)
16. WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
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17. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss before this body, the meeting
adjourned without objection at 6:56 p.m.
Rodney Harris, Mayor
Mario Bataille, City Clerk
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