HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.08.2014 City Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES - OCT 08, 12014
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OCTOBER 08, 2014
(A) CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Wednesday, October 08, 2014, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall, City Council Chambers,
18605 NW 27h Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida.
The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Oliver Gilbert, Vice
Mayor Felicia Robinson and Council members Lillie Q. Odom, Rodney Harris, Lisa C. Davis,
and Erhabor Ighodaro. Councilman David Williams Jr. arrived at 7:05pm
Also in attendance were: City Manager Cameron Benson, City Attorney Sonja K.
Dickens and Deputy City Clerk Mario Bataille sitting for City Clerk Ronetta Taylor.
(B) INVOCATION
Delivered by Mayor Gilbert
(C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recited in unison
(D) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Special City Council Minutes — September 22, 2014
Regular City Council Minutes — September 22, 2014
Motion offered by Councilwoman Odom, seconded by Councilman Harris to approve the
minutes with necessary corrections, if any.
There being no discussion, the motion to approve passed and carried by a unanimous vote
of the members present.
(E) ORDER OF BUSINESS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda at this time)
The following item was added to the official agenda:
Mayor Gilbert added the following to the Consent Agenda:
K-15) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA, DIRECTING THAT THE CITY MANAGER TAKE ALL STEPS
NECESSARY FOR THE CITY TO HOST A FOURTH OF JULY EVENT IN 2014,
INCLUDING THE HIRING OF NECESSARY PROFESSIONALS; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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City Manager Cameron Benson withdrew Item K-14 from the Agenda.
Councilwoman Odom pulled K-15 from the Consent Agenda
Motion offered by Councilman Ighodaro, seconded by Vice Mayor Robinson to approve
the Official Agenda, with the additions/deletions. The motion to adopt passed and carried by a
unanimous vote of the members present.
(F) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 minutes each)
None'
(G) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Rev. Nettie B. Davis, 17530 NW 27th Court, Miami Gardens, FL; appeared before the
City Council. Ms. Davis announced World Aides Day is on December 1St and there will be an
event held at St Thomas University from loam to 2pm. This outreach will be towards the
students and the younger population (ages 13-24).
Maria Rodriguez, 20603 NW 14th Places, Miami Gardens, FL; appeared before the City
Council. Ms. Rodriguez, on behalf of the Miami Gardens Viking Football Team, announced the
Miami Gardens Viking Football program is trying to schedule a homecoming event in two weeks
and respectfully asked for any type of support and/or donation from the City Council for this
event.
Antonio Cope, 20830 NW 22nd Ave. #122, Miami Gardens, FL; appeared before the City
Council. Mr. Cope, on behalf of the Solution Team, made reference to issues taking place in
Ferguson and ask what the City has in place and potential solutions for any riots that may take
place resulting from issues in Ferguson. Additionally, he requested if Police Officers can have
body cameras on while on duty.
Brian Dennis, 2410 NW 170th Ter., Miami Gardens, FL; appeared before the City
Council. Mr. Dennis commended the City Council and the Police Department concerning an
incident affecting his Family Members. Additionally, Mr. Dennis shared his support to
Councilman Ighodaro over his opponent Andre Williams in the upcoming run-off election.
Lastly, Mr. Dennis shared the importance of providing convicted felons second chances once
they have served their time and felt Andre Williams will not support this idea.
Jo Ann Harris, 5020 NW 197th Street, Miami, FL; appeared before the City Council. Ms.
Harris announced The Alliance for Musical Arts has scholarships available for students and
residents in the City of Miami Gardens; more particular those in the Crestview, Lake Lucerne,
and Rolling Oaks Area. She also announced the Teen Acting and Drama Studio to take place in
the spring and the First Annual Community Chorus Christmas Cantata taking place the end of
the year.
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(H) ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
H-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 34
SECTION 34-312 (33) RELATING TO MOBILE CAR WASHES;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (COUNCILMAN
DAVID WILLIAMS JR.)
Councilman Williams stated this item is to protect owners of a car wash who pay taxes to
not have to deal with a mobile car wash vendors from setting up near their business.
Mayor Gilbert shared his support on this item and this is a good addition to the original
Mobile Car Wash Ordinance.
Motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilwoman Davis to approve this item
on 1 St reading.
There being no discussion, the motion to approve on first reading passed and carried by a
7-0 vote.
Councilwoman Davis
Yes
Councilman Harris
Yes
Councilman Ighodaro
Yes
Councilman Williams
Yes
Councilwoman Odom
Yes
Vice Mayor Robinson
Yes
Mayor Gilbert
Yes
(I) ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
ORDINANCE NO. 2014-15-326
I-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING DIVISION 7 OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS CODE OF ORDINANCES TO
CREATE THE PROGRESSIVE YOUNG ADULTS COMMITTEE;
PROVIDING FOR MEMBERSHIP; PROVIDING FOR TERMS OF
OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR DUTIES AND POWERS; PROVIDING
FOR MEETINGS; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN
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IGHODARO) (I't Reading — September 22, 2014)
The Mayor relinquished the gavel to Vice Mayor Robinson
Vice Mayor Robinson opened the floor.
There being no discussion from the floor, Vice Mayor Robinson closed the floor.
Motion offered by Councilwoman Davis, seconded by Councilman Harris to adopt this
item on 2"d reading.
There being no discussion, the motion to approve on first reading passed and carried by a
6-0 vote.
Councilwoman Davis
Yes
Councilman Harris
Yes
Councilman Ighodaro
Yes
Councilman Williams
Yes
Councilwoman Odom
Yes
Vice Mayor Robinson
Yes
Mayor Gilbert
Not Present
(,I) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(K) CONSENT AGENDA:
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-167-2146
K-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGING VICE
MAYOR FELICIA ROBINSON'S APPOINTMENT OF MICHELLE
THOMPSON TO THE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN ADVISORY
COMMITTEE FOR A TERM THAT WILL COINCIDE WITH THE
TERM OF VICE MAYOR FELICIA ROBINSON; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY VICE MAYOR
FELICIA ROBINSON)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-168-2147
K-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGING VICE
MAYOR FELICIA ROBINSON'S APPOINTMENT OF DAWN
REVERE TO THE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN ADVISORY
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COMMITTEE FOR A TERM THAT WILL COINCIDE WITH THE
TERM OF VICE MAYOR FELICIA ROBINSON; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY VICE MAYOR
FELICIA ROBINSON)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-169-2148
K-3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING SUICIDE
PREVENTION AND MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
COUNCILWOMAN LISA C. DAVIS)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-170-2149
K-4) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
COUNCILWOMAN LISA C. DAVIS)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-171-2150
K-5) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, HOSTING HISPANIC HERITAGE
LUNCHEON AND AUTHORIZING AN ALLOCATION OF ONE
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,500.00) FROM THE
AT -LARGE SEAT 6 SPECIAL EVENT FUND; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN
ERHABOR IGHODARO)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-172-2151
K-6) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, DONATING ONE THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($1,000.00) FROM THE AT -LARGE SEAT 6 SPECIAL
EVENT FUND TO THE MIAMI NORLAND VIKING OPTIMIST
FOOTBALL; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN ERHABOR IGHODARO)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-173-2152
K-7) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, DONATING THE SUM OF FIVE
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) FROM THE SPECIAL EVENT
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FUND TO THE S.E.E. FOUNDATION INC.; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN
ERHABOR IGHODARO)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-174-2153
K-8) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID TO
PAVEMENT TECHNOLOGY, INC., FOR ASPHALT SURFACE
PRESERVATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($100,000.00), FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-175-2154
K-9) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID TO MH
MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR VENDING MACHINE SERVICES;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK
TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY THAT CERTAIN
AGREEMENT, ATTACHED HERETO 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. 2014-176-2155
K-10) 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 FY 2014-2015
FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CHILDREN'S TRUST
FOR THE PLACE -BASED SERVICE PARTNERSHIP, IN THE
AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
($500,000.00), ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A";
PROVIDING FOR A NUNC PRO TUNC EFFECT; 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. 2014-177-2156
K-11) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
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MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND
ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT
WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF
GRANT FUNDING, IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED
SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($275,000.00), FOR THE
VISTA VERDE STORMWATER PROJECT; 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. 2014-178-2157
K-12) 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 AGREEMENT
WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF
GRANT FUNDING, IN THE AMOUNT OF TEN THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($10,000.00), TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD
STORMWATER SWALE RE -SHAPING PROJECTS; 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. 2014-179-2158
K-13) 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 AGREEMENT WITH
THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF
GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVENTY-FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($75,000.00), FOR THE N.W. 195/204
STREET DRAINAGE PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONOSRED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Vice Mayor Robinson relinquished the gavel back to the Mayor.
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Vice Mayor Robinson to adopt the
Consent Agenda.
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There being no discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a unanimous voice
vote.
(L) RESOLUTION(S)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-180-2159
K-15) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, DIRECTING
THAT THE CITY MANAGER TAKE ALL STEPS
NECESSARY FOR THE CITY TO HOST A FOURTH
OF JULY EVENT IN 20149 INCLUDING THE HIRING
OF NECESSARY PROFESSIONALS; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Mayor relinquished the gavel to Vice Mayor Robinson
Councilwoman Odom questioned how this event will be funded.
Mayor Gilbert clarified it would be funded through the special event fund and there will
also be fundraising for this event.
Motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilman Harris to adopt this item.
There being no discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a unanimous voice
vote.
Vice Mayor Robinson relinquished the gavel back to the Mayor.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-181-2160
L-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID TO
CALVIN, GIORDANO & ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE PRE-
CONSTRUCTION/CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST RESPECTIVELY,
THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT ATTACHED HERETO 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)
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Mayor Gilbert stated this item is related to the workshop held earlier. Additionally, he
shared his comfort level with Calvin, Giordano & Associated.
Mayor Gilbert made a motion to approve this item the bid awarded to Calvin, Giordano
& Associated, second by Councilman Williams.
Councilwoman Odom asked for clarification on how the Council will select the vendor.
Mayor Gilbert stated any Council Member can recommend a different vendor or make a
motion for another vendor and the Council can have a discussion on this.
Councilwoman Davis shared her liking of Calvin, Giordano, & Associates however she
questioned would this interfere with the other services they are already providing the City.
Cameron Benson, City Manager, answered no.
Mayor Gilbert withdrew his motion to entertain a motion by Councilwoman Odom to
select Atkins. This motion died for a lack of a second.
Motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilman Williams that the firm of
Calvin Giordano be inserted.
There being no further discussion, the motion to insert the name of Calvin Giordano
passed and carried by a 6-1 voice vote. Councilwoman Odom cast the dissenting vote.
QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS:
(M) ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING):
None
(N) ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
ORDINANCE NO. 2014-16-327
N-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA APPROVING THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY THE RELATED GROUP, INC., FOR THE
REZONING OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4601 N.W. 183RD
STREET MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT
"A", A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, FROM NC,
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TO R-25, MULTIPLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING AN
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EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER) (1St
Reading — September 10, 2014)
Mayor Gilbert opened the floor for this public hearing. After there were no interested
parties to speak on this item, the public hearing closed.
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Vice Mayor Robinson to adopt
this item on second reading.
There being no further discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 7-0 vote.
Councilman Williams:
Yes
Councilwoman Davis:
Yes
Councilman Harris:
Yes
Councilman Ighodaro:
Yes
Councilwoman Odom:
Yes
Vice Mayor Robinson:
Yes
Mayor Gilbert:
Yes
ORDINANCE NO. 2014-17-328
N-2) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 34-50 OF
THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS RELATING TO
ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCES AND WAIVERS; AMENDING
SECTION 34-382 RELATING TO DIMENSIONAL
REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL PARKING SPACES;
PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
THE CITY MANAGER) (1St Reading — September 22, 2014)
Mayor Gilbert opened the floor for this public hearing. After there were no interested
parties to speak on this item, the public hearing closed.
Motion offered by Councilman Harris, seconded by Councilman Williams to adopt this
item on second reading.
There being no discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 7-0 vote.
Councilwoman Davis:
Yes
Councilman Harris:
Yes
Councilman Ighodaro:
Yes
Councilwoman Odom:
Yes
Vice Mayor Robinson:
Yes
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Councilman Williams: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
(0) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(P) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
None
(Q) REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilman Ighodaro recognized the Miami Norland Vikings as well as Norland Middle
School.
Councilman Williams informed the residents that there are entities outside the City of
Miami Gardens that recognize what the city is doing as it relates to science. This coming
Saturday the Audubon Society and the Junior Chamber of Commerce will be on a tour of the
City's Botanical Tree Gardens. A partnership is being forged with Crestview Elementary School
to be the first school targeted to finalize the bird sanctuary.
Councilwoman Davis shared that Reverend Mary McCoy, President of Lake Lucerne
Crime Watch had death in her family. She asked that everyone keep this family in their prayers.
She reminded everyone to not forget about Domestic Violence, which is also remembered during
the month of October. Purple ribbons were provided to the audience.
Councilwoman Odom thanked those who volunteer during the food distribution event.
Over eleven Hundred (1,100) families received food items. She further thanked staff for its
assistance.
Councilman Harris announced that he partnered with Trinity Church to co -host a cancer
walk on October 18`h. He further shared that he host a group meeting every Monday evening
starting at 6:30 p.m., engaging young people between the age 12 and 18. This meeting is held on
NW 183`d Street and NW 2nd Avenue.
Vice Mayor Robinson announced that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
During that month she hosts several activities throughout the city. She thanked Darian Martin,
Shantelle Smith and Hilary Marshall for their due diligence and hard work in making the Cancer
Walk event, held at the Betty T. Ferguson Complex a success. She further shared that
representatives from North Miami Beach will be present at her Meet Me On Monday Meeting in
November o discuss issues relating to water bills.
Mayor Gilbert said on October 291h at the Betty T. Ferguson Center starting at 6:00 p.m.,
Karaoke in the Parks will take place. He further shared that he would be bringing a resolution
back at some point regarding litigation with the Dolphins' DRI. He encouraged everyone to vote
in this upcoming election. Voting is essential for the representation of this community, not only
on a local level but on a county, state and federal level as well.
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(R) WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
(S) ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion to come before this Body, and upon a motion being
duly moved and seconded the meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
Attest:
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Ronetta Taylor, MM ,City Clerk
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Oliver Gilbert, Mayor