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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 289 2017
(A) CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Wednesday, June 28, 2017, 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 Erhabor Ighodaro and Council members: Lillie Q. Odom Lisa C. Davis, Rodney Harris
and David Williams Jr. Councilwoman Felicia Robinson was not present.
Motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Council Members Odom and Williams to
excuse the absence of Councilwoman Robinson. There being no discussion, the motion to
excuse Councilman Robinson's absence passed and carried by a unanimous vote of the Council
members present.
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 —June 14, 2017
Motion offered by Vice Mayor Ighodaro, seconded by Councilman Harris to adopt the
minutes, with the necessary corrections if any.
There being no discussion the motion to adopt the minutes passed and carried by a
unanimous vote of the Council members present.
(E) ORDER OF BUSINESS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda at this time)
Manager Benson indicated the applicant of Item 0-1 is requesting to have that matter
deferred to the September 27, 2017, City Council Agenda.
Councilman Williams added a presentation to the Official Agenda as Item F-2.
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilwomen Odom to adopt the
Official Agenda with the necessary changes.
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There being no discussion the motion to adopt the official agenda passed and carried by a
unanimous vote of the members present.
(F) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 minutes each)
F-1) Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis —Mother's Day and Father's Day Presentation and
Special Recognitions
Councilwoman Davis bestowed "Mother of the Year" and "Father of the Year" awards,
and gift basket to Karen Clarke and Commander Gary Smith. The runner up recipients,
Commander Carol Thony, Charisse Moore, Sergeant Alonzo Moncur and Detective Sean Horne,
were honored with a special plaque. Councilwomen Davis presented "Special Recognition
Awards" to City Attorney Sonja Dickens and Detective Eugene Williams for all the support to
Councilwomen Davis' family during their bereavement.
F-2) Councilman David Williams Jr. presented the City of Miami Gardens with a
check from the Rolling Crest Lakes Board of Directors in the amount of $8,882.35, for the
reconstruction of damaged sidewalks in the area of 19001 NW 14th Avenue Road and NW 189`h
Terrace and NW 17`h Avenue Road. The Rolling Crest Lakes Board requested that $1,221.85 be
used for the area of 19001 NW 14th Avenue Road, and $7,760.50 for the area of NW 189th
Terrace and NW 17th Avenue Road. The check was received by City Manager Cameron Benson.
(G) PUBLIC COMMENTS (2 minutes each)
Ulysses Harvard, 16201 NW 22nd Ct, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before City
Council to express concern with the condition of police vehicles being driven by Miami
Gardens' police officers. Mr. Harvard requested Council review potential vehicle replacements.
Dorothy Smith, 20484 NW 14th Place, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before City
Council to congratulate the winners of the Mother's Day and Father's Day recognition. In
addition, Ms. Smith invited the City Council and the community to attend the following events in
representation of Miami Gardens: Coconut Cay sponsored event "Boys to Men/Men to Man" on
July 24, 2017 at 6:00 PM at North Regional Library; Commissioner Jordan's meeting June 29`h,
2017 at Lakes Stephens Middle School; Miami Dade School Board meetings at Downtown
Miami.
Sandra McDowell, 18240 NW 41s' Place, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before City
Council to express concern with the City of Miami Gardens' Red -Light program. She requested
City Council attend the hearings to understand the public's view on the Red -Light Camera
program.
Amy Coleman, 2841 NW 212th Street, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before City
Council to request information about the Water -Gen program. Ms. Coleman expressed concern
about the possible health hazards and safety of the program.
Mayor Gilbert in response to Ms. Coleman's concern explained the technology is
responsible for ensuring there are no health hazards with the Water -Gen machine.
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Mayor Gilbert advised Ms. Ernestine Thurston that Item 0-1, was deferred to September
27, 2017, City Council meeting.
There being no other interested parties to speak during public comments. Public
comments were closed.
(H) ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S):
H-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 26,
ARTICLE II ("STORMWATER UTILITY"), SECTION 26-26 "FEE
SCHEDULE AND PAYMENT", SECTION 26-29 "REQUEST FOR
ADJUSTMENT", SECTION 26-31 "ENFORCEMENT AND
PENALTIES", AND ADDING SECTION 26-32 "PROHIBITIONS
GENERALLY", AND SECTION 26-32 "PERMITS, PLAN
REVIEWS, INSPECTIONS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEES" 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)
Mayor Gilbert opened the floor for this public hearing.
Public Works Director Tom Ruiz explained the incentives to both residents and business
owners as it related to the implementation of this ordinance.
After there were no other interested parties to speak on this item, the public hearing
closed.
Motion offered by Councilwomen Davis, seconded by Councilman Williams, to adopt
this item on first reading.
0 vote.
There being no discussion the motion to adopt on first reading passed and carried by a 6-
Councilwoman Davis:
Yes
Councilman Harris:
Yes
Vice Mayor Ighodaro:
Yes
Councilwoman Robinson:
Not Present
Councilwoman Odom:
Yes
Councilman Williams:
Yes
Mayor Gilbert:
Yes
(I) ORDINANCES) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
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(J) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(K) CONSENT AGENDA:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-111-3216
K-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGING THE
APPOINTMENT OF LINDA BLACKSHEAR TO THE ELDERLY
AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN LISA
C. DAVIS)
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-112-3217
K-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JUNE AS ELDER
ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN LISA C. DAVIS)
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-116-3221
K-3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, REAPPOINTING REGINE
MONESTIME, TO SERVE AS A SPECIAL MASTER FOR A TWO
(2) YEAR TERM COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 23, 2017;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE
CITY ATTORNEY)
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-113-3218
K-4) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING INVITATION TO
BID NUMBER 16-17-034 FOR CANAL RIGHT-OF-WAY
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE TO WEED -A -WAY, INC.;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE
ORDERS, AS NEEDED, FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-114-3219
K-5) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER
TO THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL SCOPE
OF SERVICES WITH GREATER MIAMI SERVICE CORP, NUNC
PRO TUNC TO JULY 2016, FOR JANITORIAL AND
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-115-3220
K-6) 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 THE BUILDING BETTER
COMMUNITIES INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
FOR NORTH DADE OPTIMIST PARK AND BUNCHE PARK
POOL, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilwoman Odom to adopt the
Consent Agenda.
There being no discussion, the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda passed and carried
by a unanimous vote of the City Council members present.
(L) RESOLUTION(S)
None
QUASI-JUDICIAL
DISCLOSURE:
(NI) ORDINANCES
HEARING(S):
None
ZONING HEARINGS/JENNINGS
ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC
(N) ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC
HEARINGS)
None
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(0) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
0-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA APPROVING THE SPECIAL
EXCEPTION APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY REAL ESTATE
HOLDINGS, INC., TO ALLOW VEHICLE SALES—USED
AUTOMOBILES WITHIN THE PCD -PLANNED CORRIDOR
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 1313 NW 167TH STREET; MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT "A' ATTACHED HERETO, SUBJECT
TO THE CONDITIONS LISTED IN THE DECLARATION OF
RESTRICTIONS ATTACHED HERE TO AS EXHIBIT "C;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
THE CITY MANAGER) (Deferred from April 26, 2017, and March
22, 2017)
The above referenced item was deferred to the September 27, 2017, City Council
Meeting.
(P) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
City Manager Benson commended Ms. Claudelle Joseph for receiving the "Landscape
Manager of the Year" award.
City Clerk Taylor introduced the new Assistant to the City Clerk Mrs. Graciela Mariot.
(Q) REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilman Williams recognized Lana Wilcox, Councilman Harris, and the Department
of Juvenile Justice for their support and supplies for the Botanical Garden. Councilman
Williams also thanked the Council Members, City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, Parks
and Recreation and anybody else that had a hand in helping with science initiative over the last
few years. He opined there has been a mild storm that has occurred over Miami -Dade County,
with the schools. This is the first time in history there are no "F" schools. He emphasized the
importance of the Science and Engineer Fair's initiative and its vital role in Miami -Dade County
Public Schools.
Councilwoman Davis welcomed back Ms. Lashara Bostic from maternity leave.
Councilwoman Odom announced the Elderly Affairs Advisory Committee's upcoming
Medicare Workshop Series presented by Humana and scheduled for July 20, August 24, and
September 21, 2017. The workshops will provide information about changes to Medicare
benefits. In addition, Councilwomen Odom announced and encouraged everyone to attend the
"Protecting Seniors" Symposium, to be held June 29, 2017 at LOAM -IPM, in the City Council
Chambers. The symposium will offer professional financial awareness information as well.
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Vice Mayor Ighodaro welcomed Assistant Chief JD Patterson to the City of Miami
Gardens and congratulated Chief Noel -Pratt for an excellent Coffee with a Cop event.
Mayor Gilbert also welcomed Assistant Chief Patterson and indicated we have a
commitment to extraordinary law enforcement through extraordinary people, who will grow the
police department as part of the community of Miami Gardens. Mayor Gilbert shared the City of
Miami Gardens was positively featured in the biggest newspaper in Israel regarding the Water -
Gen project.
Mayor Gilbert commented on the City of Miami Gardens' progress and explained that we
are probably the biggest civic experiment as we manage to marshal our will, our resources and
build a community, not just a city. He asked Miami Gardens' residents to recount not only
negative but also positive interactions and encouraged residents to broadcast the positive
interactions and growth since 2003. He reminded everyone the City never had a 4`h of July
fireworks show prior to inception. He emphasized the importance of community involvement
for continued growth and indicated growth will continue to occur.
(R) WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
(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 7:45 PM
Attest:
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Oliver Gilbert, Mayor
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Ronetta Taylor, MMC, Ci Clerk
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