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CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OCTOBER 28, 2015
(A) CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Wednesday, October 28, 2015, beginning at 7:00 PM, 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 D. Benson, City Attorney Sonja K.
Dickens and City Clerk Ronetta Taylor.
(B) INVOCATION
Delivered by Mayor Gilbert. A moment of silence was observed for Mrs. Zolena
Bratton, wife of former Councilman Melvin L. Bratton.
(C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recited in unison
(D) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
D-1) Regular City Council Minutes —October 14, 2015
Approval was deferred.
(E) ORDER OF BUSINESS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda at this time)
The following items were added as: Item K-9) "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, OPPOSING SENATE
BILL 300 RELATING TO THE CARRYING OF CONCEALED AND OPEN
WEAPONS AND FIREARMS; PROVIDING FOR REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER
GILBERT)
Item L-1) "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO HOST "AFROPOLIS IN THE
GARDENS" IN CONJUNCTION WITH ART BASEL; AUTHORIZING THE USE OF
THE BETTY T. FERGUSON RECREATIONAL COMPLEX FOR THIS PURPOSE;
PROVIDING FOR REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN ERHABOR IGHODARO)
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Ighodaro and Vice
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Mayor Robinson to approve the Official agenda with the necessary additions.
There being no discussion the motion to amend passed and carried by a unanimous voice
vote.
(F) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 minutes each)
F-1) Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis — MG Wine & Food Experience Event
Melvin Roane, Jr., managing partner of Roane Consulting Group appeared before the
City Council to highlight the events scheduled during the Wine and Food Experience scheduled
for November 14tH
F-2) Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis — Career Source South Florida
Delphine Brown, A representative from Career Source South Florida appeared before the
City Council to thank Councilwoman Davis for her support during their job fair event by
providing space. The job fair was sponsored for Sun Life Stadium's recruitment.
Councilwoman Davis was presented with a small token of appreciation.
Day
(G) PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals spoke on a dilapidated house at 172nd Street NW 10th Court:
Paulette Bartlett, 17201 NW I Oh Court, Miami Gardens, FL; Rondalier V. Sims, 17200 NW 90'
Place, Miami Gardens, FL;
Mayor Gilbert asked Code Compliance Division to speak with these residents about their
concern.
Deen H. Tyler, 2231 NW 172nd Terrace, Miami Gardens, Florida appeared before the
City Council to share information about an initiative to combat gun violence in the City of
Miami Gardens. He said several residents have reached out to the city about this initiative,
which would be implemented at no cost to the taxpayers. He said as of today no response has
been received from the city. He further opined there should be an investigation into the murder
of Mr. LeVell Hall. He further referenced the bond money and asked where the funds would be
spent.
Dorothy Smith, 20484 NW 140' Place, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the City
Council to expressed her views about the 60 Million Dollar Bond, which was passed by the
voters. She said no report on the expenditure of the bond moneys has been provided. She
further asked for a report on the moneys spent for the new police station.
Rondalier V. Sims, 17200 NW 91h Place, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the
City Council to talk about the Senior Citizens exemption Amendment 11, which is an additional
exemption for low income senior that have lived in their homes for at least 25 years.
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Mayor Gilbert shared that Vice Mayor Robinson had previously sponsored a senior
citizens exemption. He said city staff will take a look at this particular issue.
A Top Golf representative showed a video presentation of the proposed facility
associated with Item 0-1.
At the conclusion of the video presentation Mayor Gilbert moved Item 0-1 forward on
the agenda to be heard after this presentation. The discussion for that item is reflected under the
Quasi -Judicial portion of the minutes.
(H) ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
None
(I) ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(J) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARINGS)
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-165-2362
J-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RENAMING NORTHWEST 17TH
AVENUE FROM 167TH STREET TO 183RD STREET, TO
"BISHOP BILLY BASKIN BOULEVARD"; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY MAYOR GILBERT)
Mayor Gilbert passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Robinson before explaining his rationale
for sponsoring this item. He shared that he has known Bishop Baskin for most of his life. He
conveyed appreciation of Bishop Baskin.
Vice Mayor Robinson opened the floor for this public hearing. After there were no other
interested parties to speak on this item, the public hearing closed.
Motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilwoman Odom and Councilman
Williams to adopt this item.
At the conclusion of this 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
Mayor Gilbert:
Yes
Councilman Williams:
Yes
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Vice Mayor Robinson: Yes
(K) CONSENT AGENDA:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-166-2363
K-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS THAT HAVE NO
FISCAL IMPACT, SUBJECT TO THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL
BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-167-2364
K-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING COUNCILWOMAN
ODOM'S ANNUAL TOY GIVE -A -WAY FOR
UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN IN THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS; AUTHORIZING THE USE OF A PARK FACILITY
AND POLICE SERVICES FOR THE EVENT; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN
LILLIE Q. ODOM)
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-168-2365
K-3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE ROSS
INITIATIVE IN SPORTS FOR EQUALITY (RISE); PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (SPONSORED BY
COUNCILWOMAN LISA C. DAVIS)
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-169-2366
K-4) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($20,000.00) FROM THE LAW
ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND ("LETF") FOR CRIME
PREVENTION EDUCATION AND TRAINING; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-170-2367
K-5) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
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MANAGER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER, IN THE AMOUNT
OF ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY EIGHT THOUSAND, THREE
HUNDRED FIFTY SIX DOLLARS AND FORTY-SIX CENTS
($188,356.46), TO SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR FOR OSSI
SOFTWARE LICENSE; AUTHORIZING A WAIVER OF
COMPETITIVE BIDDING; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-171-2368
K-6) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST THAT CERTAIN
AMENDMENT TO SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED
RESTRICTIONS WITH WAL-MART, ATTACHED HERETO AS
EXHIBIT "A"; ACCEPTING THAT CERTAIN WAIVER
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "B;" AUTHORIZING THE
PAYMENT OF A CONSIDERATION FEE 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. 2015-172-2369
K-7) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A RENEWAL OF
THAT CERTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE AGREEMENT WITH
AVMED, INC; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-173-2370
K-8) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE APPROVED
OUTSIDE COUNSEL LIST TO INCLUDE THE FIRM OF WEISS
SEROTA HELFMAN, ET. AL., ALVEREZ BARBARA, LLP AND
JOHNSON ANSELMO, ET AL.; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY)
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-174-2371
K-91 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, OPPOSING SENATE BILL 300
RELATING TO THE CARRYING OF CONCEALED AND OPEN
WEAPONS AND FIREARMS; PROVIDING FOR
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REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
Motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Vice Mayor Robinson 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. 2015-175-2372
L-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
HOST "AFROPOLIS IN THE GARDENS" IN CONJUNCTION
WITH ART BASEL; AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE BETTY
T. FERGUSON RECREATIONAL COMPLEX FOR THIS
PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN
ERHABORIGHODARO)
Motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilmen Harris and Williams to adopt
this item.
Mayor Gilbert opined it is a good idea to promote events in the city because we have to
see Miami Gardens as a destination spot. This will give not only our residents but others a
reason to come here for something other than a football game or Jazz in the Gardens. That is
why such events as this item as well as the Food and Wine Experience are taking place. He
cautioned that there is a budgetary impact. If there is an extraordinary budgetary impact the
item needs to reflect that. He emphasized that the Council needs to be cognizant of the
budgetary impact.
Councilwoman Odom inquired about the time for this event, which is mentioned as 1:00
PM — 12:00 AM. She further asked whether this event would interfere with the current schedule
already in place at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreation Center.
Mayor Gilbert opined the schedule is not being changed but rather an allowance is being
made for this event to take place.
Manager Benson indicated that staff would be able to accommodate this event.
There being no further discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a unanimous
voice vote.
QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS:
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(M) ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING(S):
None
(N) ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(0) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-176-2373
0-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY GREENSPOON MARDER, P.A. ON BEHALF OF
TOPGOLF, INTERNATIONAL INC., FOR THAT CERTAIN
PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT STATE ROAD 7 AND
N.W. 7TH STREET, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON
EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO, FOR A NON-USE
VARIANCE OF SECTION 34-342 OF THE CITY'S LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ALLOW A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF
170 FEET (17 STORIES) WHERE 4 STORIES IS PERMITTED;
FOR A NON-USE VARIANCE OF SECTION 34-657(2) TO ALLOW
A MONUMENT SIGN OF 13'-4" WIDE WHERE 10 FEET IS THE
MAXIMUM WIDTH PERMITTED; FOR A NON-USE VARIANCE
OF SECTION 34-657(3) TO ALLOW A WALL SIGN AREA OF 923
SQUARE FEET WHERE 695 SQUARE FEET IS THE MAXIMUM
WALL SIGN AREA PERMITTED; FOR A NON USE VARIANCE
OF SECTION 34-657(3) TO ALLOW A WALL SIGN AREA OF 377
SQUARE FEET WHERE 157 SQUARE FEET IS THE MAXIMUM
SIGN WALL AREA IS PERMITTED; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
At the conclusion of the video presentation, 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 Councilwoman Davis and Vice
Mayor Robinson to adopt this item.
Councilman Williams asked how long would the construction take.
Top Golf's representative in response to Councilman Williams' question said the
construction would take approximately ten (10) months. There is a development process, which
is normally six months to a year prior to construction.
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There being no further discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a unanimous
voice vote of the Council.
(P) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
No report.
(Q) REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilman Williams announced that on November 4, 2015, starting at 9:30 -11:00 AM,
a grand opening is scheduled for the Environmental Center at Parkview. He further shared that
he often gets reports for individuals outside of Miami Gardens about things that are happening
within the City. Last week he received a text message from a friend in Tampa, Florida, about
one of the city's employees, Petula Burk. In addition, he also received positive feedback about
Ms. Burk from an elected official from the City of North Miami. He thanked Petula Burk for
bringing that positive message to the city.
Councilwoman Odom thanked all that were in attendance at the Senior Awareness
Workshop. She announced that she is sponsoring her third annual toy drive to take place in the
Vista Verde area. A sponsorship package is being distributed to local businesses and residents.
Councilwoman Davis invited everyone out to the Food and Wine Experience, Saturday,
November 14, 2015, from 6:00 PM. —12 Midnight.
Vice Mayor Robinson shared this is the last Council meeting in the month of October.
She has three more days of the "pink karma". She said she wanted to send a message that
residents should be preventative and not reactive. She further encouraged residents to come out
to the various health initiatives to receive valuable information. She stated that health is key.
Mayor Gilbert commended Vice Mayor Robinson for her efforts. He said ten years ago
people were no thinking about having food and wine experiences in Miami Gardens. You do
not see Top Golf in communities like ours; this all about people changing its profile, their
expectations. Miami Gardens is the third largest city in Miami -Dade County and the largest
African American city in the State of Florida. He said the Council's commitment is to continue
to move the city forward. Not only is the expectation of the residents changing, the expectation
of those building in this community is changing.
(R) WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
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(S) ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before this Body, and upon a motion being duly
offered and seconded the meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Attest:
Ronetta Taylor, M , City Clerk
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Iver Gilbert, Mayor