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City Council Minutes
June 24, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Jun 24 2026, beginning at 5:34 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, and Councilman Reggie Leon.
Also in attendance were: City Manager Cameron Benson, City Attorney Sonja
Dickens, and City Clerk Mario Bataille.
A motion made by Vice Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilwoman
Baskin, to approve the absence of Councilwoman Julien passed and
carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Mayor Harris recognized former Councilwoman Katrina Wilson for her service to
the City of Miami Gardens and wished her well in her future endeavors.
Former Councilwoman Wilson addressed the City Council, reflecting on her time
in office and expressing appreciation to the community for its support.
2. INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Stephens delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recited in unison.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. ORDER OF BUSINESS
Add-On Item # 1 - Special Presentation by Councilwoman Katrina L. Baskin was
added to the Agenda.
A motion made by Councilwoman Baskin, seconded by Vice Mayor
Stephens, to approve the Agenda as amended passed and carried by a
unanimous vote.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH)
6.1. 2026 MIAMI GARDENS DREAM SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION
Vice Mayor Stephens was joined by the Mayor and City Council in
recognizing the 2026 Miami Gardens Dream Scholarship recipients.
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6.2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY COUNCILWOMAN KATRINA L. BASKIN
Councilwoman Baskin was joined by the Mayor and City Council in
recognizing Women Impacting Neighborhoods, Inc. (WIN) and
Nationwide Youth Outreach & Athletics for their commitment to
empowering youth, strengthening families, and enhancing communities
throughout the City of Miami Gardens and South Florida.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Charles Osuji, 17160 NW 27th Avenue, addressed the Council in support of the
resolution recognizing June as Youth Mentorship Appreciation Month. He spoke
about his mentoring program, Kingdom Keys Mentoring, and emphasized the
importance of mentorship in supporting youth and strengthening the community.
Marchel Woods, 1341 NW 198th Street, Miami Gardens, spoke in support of
recognizing June as Youth Mentorship Appreciation Month. She discussed her
organization's efforts to provide youth with educational opportunities, leadership
development, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship training.
Gale Cunningham, 19001 NW 14th Avenue Road, Miami Gardens, commended
Council members who have served residents throughout the City and
encouraged continued transparency, communication, and responsiveness to the
community.
Linda Mobley Schofield, 18910 NW 31st Avenue, Miami Gardens, thanked the
Council and City staff for progress on the replacement of the wall along NW 27th
Avenue between NW 208th and NW 215th Streets. She acknowledged the
advocacy of the North County Citizens Association and community members
who helped advance the project.
Rea Hughes, 3335 NW 180th Street, Miami Gardens, addressed the Council
regarding the upcoming quasi-judicial hearings and requested that the City Clerk
individually poll each Council member regarding required quasi-judicial
disclosures.
John Zeigler, 18501 NW 22nd Court, Miami Gardens, thanked Mayor Harris for
organizing the Father's Day event and expressed appreciation to former
Councilwoman Katrina Wilson for her service to the community.
Christine Malcolm, 18910 NW 31st Avenue, Miami Gardens, expressed
concerns regarding pedestrian access and public safety during large-scale
events at Hard Rock Stadium. She requested improved coordination to ensure
safe access for residents, transit users, and persons with disabilities during
future events.
Kesha Guyton, 17431 NW 42nd Avenue, Miami Gardens, expressed concerns
regarding sidewalk closures and resident access during stadium events. She
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also raised concerns regarding code enforcement practices and visitor parking
restrictions affecting residents during major events.
8. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
8.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF THAT CERTAIN
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 18600 NW 25TH Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL
33056 (“CITY PROPERTY”), AS FURTHER ILLUSTRATED IN EXHIBIT
“A” ATTACHED HERETO, TO P3 MARKETS LLC/BECKHAM
HOSPITALITY LLC; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY
ATTORNEY TO NEGOITATE AND EXECUTE A
LEASE/COMPREHENSIVE AGREEMENT WITH P3 MARKETS
LLC/BECKHAM HOSPITALITY, LLC, IN SUBSTANTIAL FORM, AS
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “B”, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
CITY PROPERTY PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX DIVISION 7 OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS CODE OF ORDINANCES AND FLORIDA
STATUTE §255.065; 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 Cameron Benson presented the item, explaining that the
proposed ordinance authorizes the lease of City-owned property located
at 18600 NW 25th Avenue to P3 Markets LLC and Beckham Hospitality
LLC for the development of a boutique hotel adjacent to the Performing
Arts Center. He recognized Deputy City Manager Craig Clay, Economic
Development Director Jorge Wright, and Assistant City Attorney Zachary
Stokes for their work in negotiating the proposed agreement. City
Manager Benson stated that the proposed development would include a
boutique hotel with approximately 175 guest rooms and requested
Council approval to move the project forward.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Vice Mayor
Stephens, to approve the Ordinance on First Reading passed and
carried by a 5 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 Julien Absent
9. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
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10. RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
11. CONSENT AGENDA:
11.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM VICE MAYOR
STEPHENS’ SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED ELEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX DOLLARS
($11,636.00) IN SUPPORT OF ONGOING COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
AND EVENT SUPPORT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JUNE AS "YOUTH
MENTORSHIP APPRECIATION MONTH"; PROVIDING FOR
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
11.3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING INVITATION TO BID (ITB) NO. 25-
26-014 UNDERCOVER VEHICLE RENTAL SERVICES TO
ENTERPRISE LEASING COMPANY OF FLORIDA DBA ENTERPRISE
MOBILITY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE
PURCHASE ORDER(S), AS NEEDED, NOT TO EXCEED THE
BUDGETED AMOUNT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
PIGGYBACK OMNIA CONTRACT NO. 159469 PUBLIC SAFETY,
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND
SOLUTIONS PORT OF PORTLAND OREGON TO ISSUE A
PURCHASE ORDER TO SAFEWARE, INC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
($75,500.00) FOR THE PURCHASE OF A HANDHELD RAMAN
STANDOFF CHEMICAL DETECTOR FOR THE MIAMI GARDENS
POLICE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
PIGGYBACK THE SCHOOL DISTRICT MANATEE COUNTY
CONTRACT NO. 26-0041-MR BETWEEN BLISS PRODUCTS AND
SERVICES, INC. AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MANATEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED THREE HUNDRED NINETY-SEVEN THOUSAND,
FIVE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FOUR DOLLARS ($397,524.00) TO
BLISS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, INC, FOR PLAYGROUND
EQUIPMENT FOR VISTA VERDE PARK; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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11.6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
PIGGYBACK THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MANATEE COUNTY
CONTRACT NO. 26-0041-MR BETWEEN BLISS PRODUCTS AND
SERVICES, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MANATEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY NINE THOUSAND AND SEVENTY
FIVE DOLLARS ($569,075.00) TO BLISS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES,
INC, FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR WALT FRAZIER PARK;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RELY
UPON RFQ NO. 24-25-015, PRE-QUALIFIED LIST OF CONTRACTORS
FOR DEMOLITION SERVICES CITYWIDE TO ISSUE A PURCHASE
ORDER TO CHIN DIESEL, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY- SIX THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED AND
SEVENTY DOLLARS AND FORTY-FIVE CENTS ($436,570.45) FOR
DEMOLITION SERVICES FOR WALT FRAZIER PARK; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
PIGGYBACK SOURCEWELL CONTRACT NO. 041123-msl, SPORTS
LIGHTING SOLUTIONS WITH RELATED TECHNOLOGY,
EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES WITH MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING,
LLC TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS TO MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING,
LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FOUR HUNDRED AND FORTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($440,000.00) FOR THE PURCHASE OF A
NEW FIELD AND COURT LIGHTING AT THE WALT FRAZIER PARK;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
NO. 25-26-023, WALT FRAZIER PARK RENOVATIONS, TO BEJAR
CONSTRUCTION INC., AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BEJAR
CONSTRUCTION, INC., AS THE PRIMARY VENDOR AND VERCETTI
ENTERPRISES, LLC, AS THE SECONDARY VENDOR IN THE EVENT
NEGOTIATIONS FAIL WITH THE PRIMARY VENDOR; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
PIGGYBACK SOURCEWELL CONTRACT NO. #031022-FTU,
SPORTS SURFACING SOLUTIONS FIELDTURF USA, TO ISSUE
PURCHASE ORDERS TO FIELDTURF USA IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
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EXCEED TWO MILLION NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND
SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS ($2,980,075.00) FOR THE PURCHASE OF
A NEW FIELD, BLEACHERS, AND SHADE STRUCTURES AT WALT
FRAZIER PARK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.11. 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 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
BLUENEST AT MIAMI GARDENS, LLC AND THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS FOR COMMUNITY BENEFITS, A COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION,
AND INSTALLATION OF AN AESTHETIC GATEWAY SIGN AS PART
OF THE GOLDEN GLADES INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT, IDENTIFYING THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS AT A
LOCATION MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT “A”
ATTACHED HERETO; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.13. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY
ATTORNEY TO TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO
ACCEPT THE CONVEYANCE OF THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY LOCATED
IN THE LESLIE ESTATES HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION No. 2,
INC., MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON THE DEED
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.14. 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 LIEN AMNESTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN 18335 NW
27 AVE, LLC AND THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, A COPY OF
WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.15. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING MUNICIPAL SUPPORT OF THE
PETITION FROM ENSIMA HOLDINGS, LLC FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
(CDD) PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 190, FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR
CERTAIN PROPERTY MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON
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EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Powell, D.O., MPH, seconded
by Vice Mayor Stephens, to approve the Consent Agenda passed
and carried by a 5 to 0 voice vote of the City Council.
12. RESOLUTION(S)
13. QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS/JENNINGS
DISCLOSURE:
Planning and Zoning Director Reginald White opened the quasi-judicial portion
of the meeting and provided instructions to applicants and members of the public
wishing to speak.
City Clerk Bataille administered the Oath of Truthfulness to all persons intending
to provide testimony.
City Clerk Bataille polled the City Council regarding ex parte communications.
The City Council disclosed no ex parte communications regarding the quasi-
judicial agenda items and affirmed that their decisions would be based solely on
the competent, substantial evidence presented during the hearing.
13.1 ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S):
13.2 ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
13.2.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 34 ARTICLE VII OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 34-209 PLATS; SECTION
34-210 ADMINISTRATIVE PROHIBITION OF ACTION ON OR
APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE PLATS AND WAIVERS OF PLATS,
VESTED RIGHTS PROCEDURE; SECTION 34-211 VESTED
RIGHTS; SECTION 34-214 PROCEDURE FOR PLATTING;
SECTION 34-215 FINAL PLAT; SECTION 34-216 BUILDING
PERMITS; 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 confirmed that there were no changes to the
ordinance since first reading and that staff recommended approval.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment.
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There being no public comments, Mayor Harris closed the public
hearing.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Stephens, seconded by
Councilwoman Baskin, to approve the Ordinance on Second
Reading.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question.
A motion offered by Vice Mayor Stephens, seconded by
Councilwoman Baskin, to approve the Ordinance on Second
Reading passed and carried by a 5 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 Julien Absent
13.2.2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE REZONING OF THAT
CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT SOUTHWEST OF 4200 NW
167TH STREET IN MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED
HERETO, FROM SINGLE FAMILY ("R-1") TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
("I-1"); 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 confirmed that there were no changes to the
ordinance since first reading and directed Planning and Zoning
Director Reginald White to provide a brief presentation. Director
White presented the proposed rezoning of approximately 4.21 acres
located southwest of 4200 NW 167th Street from R-1 Single Family
Residential to I-1 Light Industrial. He explained that the rezoning
would facilitate the expansion of the adjacent El Dorado facility,
improve on-site truck circulation, reduce truck activity on public
roadways, and provide additional landscaping, screening, and
pedestrian improvements. Staff recommended approval.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment.
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Dr. James Davis, 1500 NW 154th Street, opposed the rezoning,
expressing concerns regarding potential air quality impacts, truck
traffic, and the effect of the proposed development on the health,
safety, and quality of life of nearby residents.
Gale Cunningham, 19001 NW 14th Avenue Road, Miami Gardens,
opposed the rezoning and expressed concerns regarding public
outreach and the availability of information to affected residents
during the application process.
Rea Hughes, 3335 NW 180th Street, Miami Gardens, submitted
Exhibits A through F into the record and requested that the City
Attorney and City Clerk review the materials before further
consideration of the application. She requested that consideration of
the rezoning be suspended pending review of the submitted exhibits.
Lynette Hickenbottom, 20832 NW 25th Avenue, Miami Gardens,
opposed the rezoning and expressed concerns regarding potential
environmental and air quality impacts associated with the proposed
development.
Kesha Guyton, 17431 NW 42nd Avenue, Miami Gardens, submitted
written materials for the record and expressed concerns regarding
traffic, pedestrian safety, environmental impacts, neighborhood
compatibility, and consistency with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
She also questioned whether the current application differed
substantially from the previously denied rezoning request.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Stephens, seconded by
Councilwoman Baskin, to approve the Ordinance on Second
Reading.
There being no discussion, Mayor Harris called the question.
A motion offered by Vice Mayor Stephens, seconded by
Councilwoman Baskin, to approve the Ordinance on Second
Reading passed and carried by a 4 to 1 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 No
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Councilwoman Julien Absent
13.3 RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
13.3.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY EV 1600, LLC, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 1600 NW 165 ST, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON
EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO, FOR A VARIANCE OF
SECTION 34-381 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
TO ALLOW 140 PARKING SPACES WHERE 245 PARKING
SPACES IS REQUIRED; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Planning and Zoning Director Reginald White presented the item,
explaining that EV 1600, LLC requested a non-use variance for the
proposed Tesla Collision Center located at 1600 NW 165th Street
within the Innovation District. He stated that the variance would
reduce the required number of parking spaces from 240 to 140.
Director White explained that the existing building would be
renovated and that all vehicle repair work would be performed
indoors. In addition to the 140 exterior parking spaces, the facility
would utilize 26 interior vehicle storage spaces, and operations
would be conducted by appointment only. Staff recommended
approval.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment.
There being no public comments, Mayor Harris closed the public
hearing.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Stephens, seconded by
Councilwoman Baskin, to approve the Resolution.
Councilwoman Baskin requested clarification regarding the
proposed improvements to the property. Director White confirmed
that the existing building would be renovated both internally and
externally, with no building expansion proposed.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question.
A motion offered by Vice Mayor Stephens, seconded by
Councilwoman Baskin, to approve the Resolution passed and
carried by a 5 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council.
Mayor Harris Yes
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Vice Mayor Stephens Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilwoman Powell, D.O., MPH Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Julien Absent
13.3.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY REDWOOD LEGACY TTM, LLC, FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2775 NW 183 ST, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED
HERETO, FOR A VARIANCE OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS TO ALLOW A REDUCTION IN THE GROUND
STORY RETAIL SPACE TO 6.88 PERCENT, WHERE 10
PERCENT IS REQUIRED IN SECTION 34-415(A)(8)a.iii FOR THE
PROPOSED PROJECT AND A WAIVER OF THE 15 PERCENT
OFFICE SPACE REQUIREMENT IN SECTION 34-415(A)(8)a.ii;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Planning and Zoning Director Reginald White presented the item,
explaining that Redwood Legacy TTM, LLC requested a variance
and waiver for a proposed mixed-use development on a City-owned
4.82-acre parcel located at 2775 NW 183rd Street. He stated that the
proposed development consists of an eight-story building with 232
residential units and approximately 17,000 square feet of retail and
restaurant space. The requested variance would reduce the required
ground-floor retail area from 10 percent to 6.88 percent, while the
waiver would eliminate the 15 percent office space requirement.
Director White explained that the remaining ground-floor space
would be occupied by residential amenities and common areas. Staff
recommended approval.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment.
There being no public comments, Mayor Harris closed the public
hearing.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Stephens, seconded by
Councilman Leon, to approve the Resolution.
Councilwoman Powell requested clarification regarding the proposed
use of the ground-floor space and whether the development would
include affordable housing.
Pedro Gassant, counsel for Redwood Legacy TTM, LLC, explained
that the space would include residential amenities and stated that all
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residential units would be developed as workforce housing, with
rents subject to income limits and maximum rental rates established
by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.
Councilwoman Powell clarified that the item before the Council
concerned only the requested variance and waiver, as the underlying
development had previously been approved.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question.
A motion offered by Vice Mayor Stephens, seconded by
Councilman Leon, to approve the Resolution passed and
carried by a 5 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 Julien Absent
14. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilwoman Katrina L. Baskin reported that she had no formal report and
expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve the City of Miami Gardens
alongside her colleagues, administrative staff, and charter officers.
Councilwoman Baskin recognized Kenneth McKenzie, a former City employee,
for his continued work in the City of Miami Gardens through his nonprofit
organization, Mentally Fit, which promotes youth mental health awareness and
conflict resolution. She thanked him for his service to the community.
Councilwoman Michelle Powell highlighted the World Elder Abuse Awareness
Day event held on June 15, co-hosted with Vice Mayor Stephens, and thanked
the event partners and participants for their support. She recognized June as
Men's Health Awareness Month and encouraged residents to prioritize their
health and preventive care. She concluded by reminding residents to wear
sunscreen and sunglasses during the summer months.
Councilman Reggie Leon recognized Father's Day by honoring fathers and
mentors throughout the community. He also thanked the Mayor and City Council
for presenting him with a Key to the City and expressed his appreciation for the
recognition.
Vice Mayor Robert Stephens III thanked residents for their continued support
and recognized his legislative staff for their service. He spoke about the City's
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ongoing economic development efforts, encouraged residents to remain
engaged in the planning process, acknowledged the contributions of local
nonprofit organizations, thanked Councilwoman Baskin for sponsoring the Youth
Mentorship Appreciation Month resolution, and recognized former
Councilwoman Katrina Wilson for her years of service to the City.
Mayor Rodney Harris recognized the City's summer interns and thanked them
for their service to the residents of Miami Gardens.
15. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
City Clerk Mario Bataille reminded residents that the August 18, 2026 Municipal
Election is approaching and that the voter registration deadline is July 20, 2026.
He encouraged all eligible residents to verify their voter registration status.
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss before this body, the meeting
adjourned without objection at 7:05 p.m.
Rodney Harris, Mayor
Mario Bataille, City Clerk
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Katherine Adrien
katherine.adrien@yahoo.com
To Miami Gardens City Council
Your roads are too fast kids are getting seriously injured on their bikes, scooters, because
of the lack of care of safety from all city & county officials. Multiple times a year, there
should be biking, scooter, safety initiatives happening at every public school, every park,
official govt building, DMV, to reduce casualties due to the dangerous car industry. It
should be found within the budget to provide all riders with lessons, helmets, and
mechanical tune-ups. With a ballooned policing budget, officers should be using their
vehicles, barricades, etc to create choke points on the most dangerous roads (over 35
mph) to forcibly slow down traffic until permanent traffic fixtures are installed. Anything
less is an agreement to allow drivers to get away with manslaughter and murder in your
city. There are more than enough advocacy groups to partner with in the county and state
to start making a change now. Thanks
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