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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JULY 279 2016
(A) CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
. The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Wednesday, July 27, 2016, beginning at 7:00 PM, in the 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 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
(C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recited in unison
(D) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
D-1) Regular City Council Minutes — July 13, 2016
Approval was deferred.
(E) ORDER OF BUSINESS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda at this time)
Manager Benson stated the applicant for Item 0-2, did not adhere to the advertisement
requirements therefore he was requesting a deferral of this item until the September 13, 2016,
City Council meeting.
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilwoman Davis and Odom
to approve the necessary changes to the official agenda.
There being no further discussion, the motion to approve passed and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
(F) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 minutes each)
F-1) Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom- Special Presentation
Councilwoman Odom acknowledged Elvis Canes, Secretary of the City of Miami
Gardens Elderly Affairs Advisory Committee for his outstanding community service with the
Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization. Steven Kelly shared a letter he had written about Mr.
Canes. Elvis Canes and Steven Kelly were featured in a Miami Herald article.
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(G) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dorothy Smith, 20484 NW 14th Place, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the City
Council to speak about community relations and public trust. She said there were no agendas
left when she arrived at tonight's meeting. She further complained about the Council's Budget
Workshop, which was scheduled at 8:00 AM. She opined having a budget meeting that time of
morning discourages residents from attending. She suggested adjusting the trolley service
schedule to accommodate those senior citizens wanting to attend the City Council meetings.
Francis Ragoo, 889 NW 214th Street, Unit 102, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before
the City Council to address his comments to Item K-3. He recounted when this item was first
presented it was at no cost to the City. Now for the 2016-2017 Budget this event is being called a
Legacy Event. He opined for the City to approve a $70,000, impact to the City, the tax payers
deserve input; as to what goes on in terms of individual council people sponsoring an event to
leave a legacy of their own and not a legacy of the residents or the people and tax payers of the
City of Miami Gardens.
John Zeigler, 18501 NW 22nd Court, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the City
Council to speak on Item K-4, relating to Emergency Debris Monitoring Services. He pointed
out that staff was recommending a company that bided $15,000, more than the low bid.
(H) ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
None
(I) ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-08-354
I-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 34,
ARTICLE VII, SECTION 34-233 ("ALTERNATIVES TO
RENAMING STREETS") OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES;
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 — July 13, 2016)
Mayor Gilbert opened the floor for this public hearing. After there were no interested
parties to speak on this item, the public hearing closed.
item.
Motion offered by Vice Mayor Robinson, seconded by Councilman Harris to adopt this
There being no discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 5-2 vote.
Councilwoman Davis: No
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Councilman Harris:
Yes
Councilman Ighodaro:
No
Councilwoman Odom:
Yes
Vice Mayor Robinson:
Yes
Councilman Williams:
Yes
Mayor Gilbert:
Yes
(,I) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(K) CONSENT AGENDA:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-133-3032
K-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN ADDENDUM
TO THE FINDING OF NECESSITY PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA"), A COPY
OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A";
PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-134-3033
K-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A PARTNERSHIP
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS AND
UNITE4:GOOD, TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS BY ENCOURAGING COMMUNITY
STAKEHOLDERS TO ENGAGE IN `RANDOM ACTS OF
KINDNESS'; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-135-3034
K-3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING THE SUM OF $300
FROM 01-11-01-511-496-01, THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL
EVENTS ACCOUNT AND $500 FROM 01-12-01-512-492-00, THE
CITY MANAGER'S SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE
INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN
ERHABORIGHODARO)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-136-3035
K-4) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID TO WITT
O'BRIEN'S, LLC, FOR DISASTER DEBRIS MONITORING
SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THIS
PURPOSE; AND IF NEGOTIATIONS ARE UNSUCCESSFUL,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE AND AGREEMENT WITH THE NEXT RANKED
FIRM, DEBRISTECH, LLC; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-137-3036
K-5) 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 SUNGARD HTE, INC., FOR A COMPUTER-AIDED
DISPATCH SYSTEM, A RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
AND A MOBILE DATA COMPUTING SYSTEM FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS NOT TO EXCEED THE
ALLOCATED BUDGET AMOUNT; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATION; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-138-3037
K-6) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RESCHEDULING THE
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY CLERK)
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-139-3038
K-7) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST
RESPECTIVELY, THAT CERTAIN PURCHASING CARD
AGREEMENT WITH BANK OF AMERICA IN ACCORDANCE
WITH STATE CONTRACT NO. 84121500-15-01; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATION; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilwoman Davis to adopt the
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Consent Agenda.
There being no discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a unanimous voice
vote of the Council.
(L) RESOLUTION(S)
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-140-3039
L-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING A PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE TO BE
LEVIED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 FOR OPERATING
PURPOSES; ESTABLISHING THE DEBT SERVICE MILLAGE
RATE APPROVED BY THE ELECTORATE IN APRIL 2014;
SETTING THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC
HEARINGS TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE,
DEBT SERVICE MILLAGE RATE AND TENTATIVE BUDGET;
PROVIDING FOR DIRECTIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE
CITY MANAGER)
Manager Benson stated that staff is recommending a millage rate for Fiscal Year 2016-
2017, of 6.9363, which is the same as last year's millage rate.
Motion offered by Councilman Ighodaro, seconded by Councilman Harris to adopt this
item.
Mayor Gilbert reminded the City Manager of a discussion with the body cameras and
whether that would be captured in this fiscal year.
Manager Benson in response to Mayor Gilbert replied, "Yes."
There being no further discussion the motion to adopt passed and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS:
Nakeischea Smith, Assistant Director of Development Services appeared before the City
Council to expound on the Quasi -Judicial Process.
Clerk Taylor swore in all parties participating in this Quasi -Judicial Process.
(M) ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC
HEARING(S):
M-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED
BY MAS DEVELOPMENT FOR THE REZONING OF PROPERTY
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LOCATED EAST OF NW 31s` AVENUE AND SOUTH OF NW 183'
STREET, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED HERETO, FROM EO,
ENTERTAINMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT TO R-25, MULTIPLE
FAMILY; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING
INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Mayor Gilbert opened the floor for this public hearing. After there were no interested
parties to speak on this item the public was closed.
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilwoman Davis and
Councilman Harris to adopt this item on first reading.
There being no further discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 7-0 vote.
Councilwoman Odom:
Yes
Vice Mayor Robinson:
Yes
Councilman Williams:
Yes
Councilwoman Davis:
Yes
Councilman Harris:
Yes
Councilman Ighodaro:
Yes
Mayor Gilbert:
Yes
M-2) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
FOR THE REZONING OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 18330 & 18450 NW 12TH AVENUE, MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT
"A", ATTACHED HERETO, FROM GP, GOVERNMENT
PROPERTY, TO PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING
FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING INCLUSION IN CODE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE
CITY MANAGER)
Mayor Gilbert opened the floor for this public hearing.
Dorothy Smith, 20484 NW 14th Place, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the City
Council and stated that she would like to hear more about what amenities will be provided for
the seniors.
Mayor Gilbert said this item does not necessarily deal with the Senior Center. He
explained the back part of the property is going to be for senior housing. That has nothing to do
with the front part of the property, which is going to be the Senior Center. The Senior Center is
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in the bid process right now. This ordinance only allows for senior housing on the back side of
the property.
After there were no other interested parties to speak on this item, the public hearing
closed.
Motion offered by Vice Mayor Robinson, seconded by Councilman Harris to adopt this
item on first reading.
Councilwoman Odom asked with the change in zoning what is there to prevent any other
type of housing from being built on this property. This document does not indicate that this
zoning change is exclusively for senior housing.
Mayor Gilbert in response to Councilwoman Odom's inquiry stated the City owns the
property. Therefore in order for that to happen the Council would have to allow it.
Manager Benson provided further clarification by stating the city owns the property
therefore the Council would decide what would be built there.
Councilwoman Davis said she wanted to make sure there would be no interruptions with
the two projects being close to each other.
Manager Benson in response to Councilwoman Davis' concern said this is a 15 acre site
with the senior housing being located on the back part of the property, which is a good distance
from the Senior Center (front part of property).
Councilwoman Odom asked how closed would this senior housing project be from
Rolling Oaks Park.
Mayor Gilbert in response to Councilwoman Odom's inquiry said the two are separated
by the turnpike.
Councilman Williams inquired about the site plan.
Mayor Gilbert said there will be one site plan for everything, which would not be done
until after the bid award for the Senior Center.
Vice Mayor Robinson clarified this matter will have to come back to Council for
approval.
Mayor Gilbert also stated an agreement with the Urban League would have to be
approved as well. He opined we need a dedicated spot for the seniors.
There being no further discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 6-1 vote.
Vice Mayor Robinson: Yes
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Councilman Williams:
Yes
Councilwoman Davis:
Yes
Councilman Harris:
Yes
Councilman Ighodaro:
Yes
Councilwoman Odom:
No
Mayor Gilbert:
Yes
Mary A. Williams of 18761 NW 391h Court, Miami Gardens, Florida was afforded an
opportunity for comments even though the item was voted on for first reading. She stated that
she was at tonight's meeting representing the seniors. She said initially this property was
purchased for the seniors for the sole purpose of the seniors having a senior citizens center.
There was no mention of senior housing being place on this property. She opined it is not fair to
take any portion of that property for any reason other than for what it was initially purchased for.
(N) ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(0) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-141-3040
0-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA APPROVING THE SPECIAL
EXCEPTION APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY BAHA, LLC/
FLORIDA BUILDERS GROUP, INC., TO ALLOW A GENERAL
CONTRACTOR OFFICE WITH OUTDOOR STORAGE IN THE
PLANNED CORRIDOR DISTRICT (PCD) FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 16495 NW 27TH AVENUE; PROVIDING FOR A
DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY
MANAGER)
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 Ighodaro, seconded by Councilwoman Odom to adopt
this item.
There being no further discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a
unanimous vote of the Council.
Councilman Williams:
Yes
Councilwoman Davis:
Yes
Councilman Harris:
Yes
Councilman Ighodaro:
Yes
Councilwoman Odom:
Yes
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Vice Mayor Robinson: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
0-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY CALICO INVESTMENTS, LLC., FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15800 — 15890 N.W. 15" AVENUE,
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED HERETO, FOR A
VARIANCE OF SECTION 34-342 OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO INCREASE THE LOT
COVERAGE FROM 50% TO 68% AND TO INCREASE THE
BUILDING AREA FROM 50% TO 71.55%; PROVIDING FOR
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilman Ighodaro to defer this item to
the September 13, 2016, City Council meeting.
There being no discussion, the motion to defer passed by a unanimous voice vote of the
Council.
(P) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
P-1) City Manager's Report — CDBG
P-2) MGPD Monthly Report — June 2016
Manager Benson shared at the September 13th City Council meeting the Council will be
considering the CDBG item. He asked if the Council would like to workshop this item prior to
that consideration.
There were no objections from the Council members about workshopping this item.
Attorney Dickens shared that she had provided the Council members with the ruling on
the Wright case.
(Q) REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilman Ighodaro thanked everyone for coming out to the IMFEST event. He further
shared that he had so -sponsored a Farm Share Event earlier that morning. He thanked Mayor
Gilbert and Councilman Harris for helping out with the Farm Share event.
Councilman Williams thanked Councilman Ighodaro for a great event. He further
announced on this coming Saturday he was partnering with County Commissioner Jordan for a
Book -a -Thou event. He further shared that he is working with Carol City Senior High Silver
Knight Program as it relates to Literacy. The Book-a-Thon event is being tied into the Literacy
Program. This would also provide residents with an opportunity to visit the Botanical Garden
and sample some of the exotic fruits. The event will take place from 11:00 AM — 2:00 PM, at
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the property at 18330 NW 12th Avenue, Miami Gardens.
Councilwoman Davis announced that she will be hosting a Farm Share event at Walden
Pond on August 27th from 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM. Volunteers are welcomed.
Councilwoman Odom thanked everyone that worked the Immigration Seminar on last
Saturday. There were a lot more people in attendance.
Councilman Harris announced that he is partnering with Mt. Herman A.M.E. Church to
have a Back to School/Health Fair at Parkway Educational Center, this coming Saturday. He
further wished Mr. Bobby Cole a happy birthday.
Mayor Gilbert announced the Police Department will be hosting a National Night Out,
August 2" at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreation Complex from 6:00-8:00 PM. He provided a
status report of the progress being made with the City's CRA, at the Miami -Dade County level.
Mayor Gilbert said it is important that everyone understands the need for the Senior
Center. One of the first things in the Bond proposal was the Senior Center because we need a
dedicated place for our seniors. This is a 15 acre spot of land. We have other large parcels of
land that the city is trying to develop for commercial and retail use on NW 27"' Avenue, as well
as off of 826. The reason why senior housing is more appropriate on the back end of that
property is because the Senior Center is on the front end. He said we need to be very mindful of
keeping big plats of properties off the tax rolls. He reiterated this is going to be a first class
facility and a venue the seniors will be proud of. The site plan will come forward. The
development process will come forward. The senior housing will not affect the Senior Center.
He said it is a problem with seniors transitioning from their homes and not being able to stay
within the City of Miami Gardens.
Mayor Gilbert emphasized the importance of supplying Miami Gardens Police Officers
with body cameras. This is important for our residents and our officers. The adoption of this
millage will make room for the body cameras.
Mayor Gilbert announced that the City of Miami Gardens is not one of the areas where
the Zika Virus has been identified to carry the virus. He encouraged everyone to use Mosquito
repellant as well as making sure all containers around their properties are emptied of standing
water. He wished everyone and enjoyable summer.
(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 Body, and upon a motion being duly
made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Attest:
Oliver Gilbert, Mayor
Ronetta Taylor, M , City Clerk
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