HomeMy WebLinkAbout02. 25.2015 - City Council MinutesREGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, FEBRUARY 25,12015
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
(A) CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Wednesday, February 25, 2015, beginning at 7:02 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 18605
NW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida.
The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Oliver Gilbert, Vice
Mayor Felicia Robinson and Council members: Lisa C. Davis, Lillie Q. Odom, Rodney Harris,
David Williams Jr., and Dr. Erhabor Ighodaro.
Also in attendance were: City Manager Cameron Benson, City Attorney Sonja Dickens
and City Clerk Ronetta Taylor.
(B) INVOCATION:
Mayor Gilbert delivered the Invocation.
(C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
(D) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
D-1) Regular City Council Minutes — February 11, 2015
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Vice Mayor Robinson to approve
the minutes, with necessary corrections, if any. This motion passed and carried by a unanimous
voice vote.
(E) ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Mayor Gilbert moved Item L-2 forward to be heard after public comments.
Vice Mayor Robinson added a 5K Run presentation as Item F-2)
Motion offered by Vice Mayor Robinson, seconded by Councilwomen Odom and Davis
to approve the official agenda with the necessary changes. This motion passed and carried by a
unanimous voice vote of the Council.
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(F) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 minutes each)
F-1) Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom
In recognition of Black History Month Councilwoman Odom presented Mr. Jerome
Anthony Larkin with a plaque for his remarkable contributions to the community for arts and
films.
Mr. Larkin was provided an opportunity for comments.
F-2) Vice Mayor Felicia Robinson — 5K Run Event
Vice Mayor Robinson presented Goldson Spine and Rehab Center with a proclamation
for their community 5K Run held Saturday, February 21, 2015, at the Betty T. Ferguson
Recreation Complex.
(G) PUBLIC COMMENTS (2 minutes each)
The following individuals appeared before the Council in support of the Hall family and
their request to release the audio and video of the police incident, which resulted in the death of
Lavall Hall: Subbash Katuel, 1700 NW 105th Street, Miami, Florida; Didier Ortiz, 2400 West
Broward Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Desiree Griffith; Tyquail Florenee, 1040 NW 178"
Terrace, Miami Gardens, FL; Diana Daniels; Saint James, 17306 NW 13th Court, Miami
Gardens, FL; Darrell Thompson; Elaine Ingraham, 1040 NW 178th Terrace, Miami Gardens, FL;
Reverend Gail Fein, 1710 NW 187th Street, Miami Gardens, FL; Jasmen Rogers, 3205 NW 180th
Street, Miami Gardens, FL; Curtis Mierro, 11643 NE 11th Place, Apartment #2, Biscayne Park,
FL; Khauari Louissaint, 1260 NW 196th Street, Miami Gardens, FL; Isalah Thomas, 1732 NW
52nd Street, Miami, FL; Allen Miller, 2860 NW 881h Street, Miami, FL; Walter Pinkins, 2860
NW 88th Street, Miami, FL; Leon Thomas, 1535 NE 154th Street, North Miami Beach, FL;
Victor On -Sang Jr., 1441 NE 133rd Street, North Miami, FL; Ciara Pitts, 19611 NE 12th Court,
North Miami Beach, FL; Alfonza Hall; Jazzmin Anderson, 19611 NE 12th Court, North Miami
Beach, FL; Calheria Daniel, 19157 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL; Marsha Brown; Fred
Douglas I11, 17620 NW 27th Court, Miami Gardens, FL.
Dorothy Smith, 20484 NW 14th Place, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the City
Council to express concern with the lack of a park facility in Coconut Cay. She emphasized the
importance of having a park in this area.
Kevin Brown, 3115 NW 157th Street, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the
Council to highlight North Dade Youth and Family on-going initiatives within the community.
Retha Boone -Fye, 18941 NW 7th Court, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the
Council to showcase the talents of Abdias Artnenteros. She said this young man tried contacting
the City because he is interested in performing during the Jazz in the Gardens event. However,
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he has not received a call back.
Mayor Gilbert directed Mrs. Boone -Fye to speak with Assistant City Manager Vernita
Nelson with regard to this matter.
Francis Ragoo, 889 NW 214th Street, Apt. #102, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared
before the City Council to express his opinion as it related to Item L-2.
Patricia Wright appeared before the Council to get clarification as to whether more
money would be needed to complete the projects identified as part of the 60 Million Dollar
Bond.
Mayor Gilbert said the bond item is on the agenda for discussion.
(H) ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
None
(I) ORDINANCES) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(J) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(K) CONSENT AGENDA:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-28-2225
K-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE 2016 JAZZ
IN THE GARDENS EVENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ALL CONTRACTS
AND TO RETAIN CONSULTANTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY
AND APPROPRIATE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE
ELEVENTH ANNUAL JAZZ IN THE GARDENS EVENT TO BE
HELD IN MARCH 2016; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A ONE YEAR EXTENSION TO
THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT WITH SUNLIFE STADIUM, FOR
THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR WAIVER OF BID
PROCEDURES FOR PURCHASES MADE IN CONNECTION
WITH THE EVENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXCEED HIS PURCHASING AUTHORITY AS MAY BE
NECESSARY FOR THE EVENT; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
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EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER
GILBERT)
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-29-2226
K-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGING MAYOR
OLIVER GILBERT'S APPOINTMENT OF TIM TURNER TO THE
FISHING AND GARDENING COMMITTEE FOR A THREE YEAR
TERM; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-30-2227
K-3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MARCH 2015 AS
NATIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN LISA
C. DAVIS)
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-31-2228
K-4) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGING
COUNCILWOMAN LISA DAVIS' APPOINTMENT OF ANTHONY
BUTLER TO THE PROGRESSIVE YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE FOR A TERM THAT WILL COINCIDE WITH THE
TERM OF COUNCILWOMAN LISA DAVIS; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN LISA
C. DAVIS)
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-32-2229
K-5) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL 47
AND SENATE BILL 114 TO RAISE THE STATE MINIMUM
WAGE TO TEN DOLLARS AND TEN CENTS ($10.10) PER
HOUR; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY
CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN LISA C. DAVIS)
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-33-2230
K-6) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL 121
AND SENATE BILL 356 TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX
CREDIT FOR EMPLOYMENT OF A PERSON PREVIOUSLY
CONVICTED OF A FELONY; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS
TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN LISA C. DAVIS)
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-34-2231
K-7) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGING
COUNCILMAN RODNEY HARRIS'S APPOINTMENT OF KEVIN
BROWN TO THE PROGRESSIVE YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE FOR A TERM THAT WILL COINCIDE WITH THE
TERM OF COUNCILMAN RODNEY HARRIS; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN RODNEY
HARRIS)
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-35-2232
K-8) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING "CAREER
SOURCE SOUTH FLORIDA" TO USE THE PARKING LOT OF
THE BETTY T. FERGUSON RECREATIONAL COMPLEX ON A
BI -MONTHLY BASIS TO PROVIDE FREE CAREER
COUNSELING AND SERVICES THROUGH ITS MOBILE UNIT
LEADING UP TO A JOB FAIR TO BE HELD ON MAY 21, 2015;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
COUNCILMAN IGHODARO)
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-36-2233
K-9) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A SETTLEMENT
WITH HAMMOND & ASSOCIATES, IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE
HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED
FIFTY-SIX DOLLARS AND NINETY-SEVEN CENTS
($147,756.97), IN THAT CERTAIN LITIGATION MATTER OF
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS VS. MAURICE GRAY ASSOCIATES,
INC. AND HAMMOND & ASSOCIATES, INC., CASE NO. 13-
036340 CA 01; AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY AND
CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS NECESSARY
TO EXECUTE A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, FOR THIS
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PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY)
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-37-2234
K-10) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE
OF THAT CERTAIN DECLARATION OF USE RECORDED IN
OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 18768, AT PAGE 3523 IN THE
OFFICIAL RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FOR THAT
CERTAIN PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1700 NW
183RD STREET, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON
EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-38-2235
K-11) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID TO
LIMOUSINES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., FOR TROLLEY
CIRCULATOR DESIGN AND PASSENGER SERVICES;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK
TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST RESPECTIVELY, THAT CERTAIN
AGREEMENT FOR THIS PURPOSE, A COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY ONE
THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX DOLLARS
($451,776.00), ANNUALLY; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS
TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-39-2236
K-12) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS
OF ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 20 (ART IN PUBLIC PLACES);
COMMISSIONING THE SERVICES OF NORLAND MIDDLE
SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF TWELVE THOUSAND SEVEN
HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($12,750) TO IMPLEMENT THE
PUBLIC ART DESIGN CONCEPT AT THE NORTH DADE
OPTIMIST PARK RECREATION BUILDING; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
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AND ATTEST RESPECTIVELY, THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT
ATTACHED HERETO IN SUBSTANTIAL FORM AS EXHIBIT
"A", FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS
TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-40-2237
K-13) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
2014-214-2193 WHICH AUTHORIZED A LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH PETERSON'S HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF MIAMI, L.L.C.,
TO AMEND THE TERM OF SAID AGREEMENT TO TWENTY-
FOUR (24) MONTHS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEASING OF
SIX (6) MOTORCYCLES; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO
THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Motion offered by Councilman Ighodaro, seconded by Vice Mayor Robinson and
Councilwoman Davis to adopt the Consent Agenda. There being no discussion, the motion to
adopt passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
L) RESOLUTION(S)
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-41-2238
L-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR
2013-2014 ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT FROM THE CITY'S
AUDITOR, THE SHARPTON GROUP, P.A.; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Patricia Varney, Finance Director appeared before the City Council to provide an
overview of the 2013/2014 audit, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of the
record as Exhibit "A".
Mr. Sharpton appeared before the Council and stated that the result of the audit is an
unmodified opinion on the financial statement and the related note. Unmodified means that the
statements are clearly stated and clearly presented; a performance audit is also included as it
relates to federal funded grants. The results of that is an unmodified opinion, which means
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there no non-compliance matters noted. The city's funds are being invested according to state
statutes.
Motion offered by Vice Mayor Robinson, seconded by Councilman Harris to adopt this
item.
Councilman Williams asked what are the city's liabilities as it relates to Red Light
Cameras.
Manager Benson said he would advise at a later date.
Councilman Ighodaro thanked Patricia Varney and staff for their good work.
There being no discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a unanimous voice
vote of the Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-42-2239
L-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE BOND
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN DETAILING SPECIFIC PROJECTS
TO BE COMPLETED AT VARIOUS PARK SITES AND CRIME
PREVENTION EQUIPMENT TO BE PURCHASED AND
INSTALLED THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE BOND
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Craig Clay, Assistant City Manager appeared before the Council to expound on this item.
He said the plan includes over two hundred individual projects involving public safety and park
improvements.
Motion offered by Councilwoman Odom, seconded by Councilman Ighodaro to adopt
this item.
Councilman Ighodaro shared that he had spoken with the City Manager about the request
from Coconut Cay and whether it was a viable request. He stated for the record that what he
wanted to see in terms of contractors working on these projects was that the business include
programs that would employ residents from the city of Miami Gardens; that there would be a job
apprentice program. He emphasized that he wanted to see this done.
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Manager Benson shared as it relates to the Coconut Cay issue and the land identified, that
particular land has certain restrictions on it. Therefore that land cannot be developed.
Mayor Gilbert shared that staff is working on including past offenders as part of a
workforce program as well. He said he really would like to see something done in the Coconut
Cay and Andover areas. He shared that he's driven in the area recently and noticed another large
piece of land.
Councilwoman Davis shared the issue with Coconut Cay has been going on for a very
long time. She said that she is hopeful the City can find a solution for the residents in Coconut
Cay.
Mayor Gilbert clarified that Coconut Cay was a project approved by Miami -Dade
County, which has a requirement that a certain amount of open space be designated. He opined
in theory a development of that size should never have been approved without open space for a
park.
Councilman Harris asked whether the option for a pool or waterpark was still available
for the Bunche Park Pool.
Assistant City Manager Clay said that flexibility is included in the plan.
Councilman Williams asked about the agreement with Miami -Dade County Public
Schools.
Assistant City Manager Clay in response to Councilman Williams' inquiry shared the
City is looking into an agreement with Miami -Dade County Public Schools to enter into a long
term lease for the land at Risco Park. The plan is to have the science and audio/visual facilities
at this location. The plan is to also have Miami Dade County Public School staff those facilities
for summer and afterschool programs.
Councilman Williams indicated that he has some reservations about this plan. He asked
whether the details have been worked out for science teachers.
Assistant City Manager Clay said he did not have the agreement with him tonight.
However he conveyed belief that there is language in the agreement that provides for science
teachers for the afterschool program.
Councilman Williams said he wanted the city's science program to be unique and
challenging.
Assistant City Manager Clay shared that this past summer the city ran a science program
that was very innovative. Non-profit organization, which specialized in these areas came in and
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worked with the kids. There is a plan to branch out therefore the program will not rely solely on
Miami -Dade County Public School teachers.
There being no further discussion, the motion to adopt this item passed and carried by a
7-0 vote.
Councilwoman Davis:
Yes
Councilman Harris:
Yes
Councilman Ighodaro:
Yes
Councilwoman Odom:
Yes
Vice Mayor Robinson:
Yes
Councilman Williams:
Yes
Mayor Gilbert:
Yes
QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS:
(P)ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING(S):
None
(N) ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(0) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(P) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGERXITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
P-1) Miami Gardens Police Department Monthly Report
(Q) REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilman Ighodaro announced that he will be initiating Uni'Tea with Councilman
Ighodaro every first Wednesday of the month from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. He further shared that his
third annual Black History Extravaganza will be held, Saturday, February 28, 2015, at Betty T.
Ferguson Community Center beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Councilman Williams shared this past Sunday and Monday, the City of Miami Gardens
was one of the few cities invited to participate in a science event in Orlando. A presentation on
the City's Botanical Garden and Science Fair was heard. He thanked Darian Martin from the
City Manager's staff for helping to pull this together at the last minute. He commented on all the
negative publicity being reported by the media and shared however none of the positive things
are reported. He said for the City of Miami Gardens to be as young as it is, people from all
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across the country see the positive things being done here, and inviting him to make
presentations at their events. He thanked city staff for its part in helping to get this exposure.
Councilwoman Davis inquired as to when the 60 Million Dollar Bond Advisory
Committee would be meeting.
Mayor Gilbert said he has been asking the same question. He also clarified that this is a
Bond Oversight Committee. Now that the City has started spending the funds, the Committee
should be engaged.
Councilman Harris announced that on Saturday, March 7t" starting at 8:00 a.m. he along
with the City of Miami Gardens' "Keep Miami Gardens Beautiful" will host a community clean
up in the Rainbow Park area. He invited everyone to come out and volunteer for this very
important event.
Mayor Gilbert thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for the open mike event.
He further thanked the residents for coming out in support of this event. He reported on the
second annual Heritage Bowl at Florida Memorial University.
Mayor Gilbert opined the Comprehensive Plan for the implementation of the 60 Million
Dollar Bond is a good plan. He emphasized the importance of having our youth exposed to more
than just football. The science and audio/visual facilities can offer more than sports to our youth.
The city is partnering with people who have the talents to do that. He shared that the Council is
always going to listen to the residents and will make decisions on what is best for the entirety of
the community, and not just the people that are in the room.
Mayor Gilbert said tonight he recognized the people who spoke. Typically we might not
do that. He acknowledged each Council Member for their respective contributions to the
community. He said the Council did not stop caring about black people after they got elected.
They got elected because they do care. He opined this is not easy. He stated that he cares about
every resident in the City of Miami Gardens. He opined if a crime is committed, the individual
that committed the crime should be punished. That was his belief as a prosecutor and that is his
belief as Mayor. He emphasized we are the elected officials of the city who try to stop things
from happening.
(R) WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
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(S) ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before this y, upon a motion being duly
made and seconded the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. -.7-�
Oliver Gilbert, Mayor
Attest:
Ronetta Taylor, MMg City Clerk
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