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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
October 22, 2003
1. Called to Order/Roll Call of Members................................... Page 1
2. Invocation..................................................................... Page 1
3. Pledge of Allegiance......................................................... Page 1
4. Approval of Minutes......................................................... Page 1
4A) Approval of minutes of City Council meeting of October 8,2003
5. Agenda/Order of Business (Additions/Deletions/Amendments....... Page 1
6. Special Presentations........................................................ Page 1
None
7. Ordinances for First Reading
7A) Establishing the operating departments of the City................ Page 1-2
7B) Designating the City Council as the Local Planning Agency
Forthe City.................................................................... Page 2-3
7C) Requiring charges incurred by the City for such Consultants
that may be necessary for any zoning Application....................... Page 3-4
8. Ordinance for Second Reading(Public Hearings) ....................... Page 4
8A) None....................................................................... Page 2
9. Resolutions
9A)Res. 32003-38 Expressing concerns about the Land Use Impacts
that the proposed Bus Rapid Transit(:BRT")routes may have on
the City of Miami Gardens................................................... Page 5
9B) (Deferred)Approving a second interlocal agreement with
Miami-Dade County......................................................... Page 5-7
9C) (Deferred)Approving an interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade
County for Local Police Services.......................................... Page 7
9D) (Deferred) Approving an interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade
County for Specialized Police Services................................... Page 7-8
10. Reports of Interim City Manager
I OA) Budget Update and Final Disposition of Departmental Service
Levels (Item Forthcoming)................................................... Page 6-12
l OB) Recommendation for Government Consultant..................... Page 8-9
l OC) City Logo/Seal Recommendation.................................... Page 9
l OD) Recommendation for Government Office Space................... Page 9
10E) Transition Status Report................................................ Page 9-10
11. Reports of Mayor and Council Members ................................... Page 10-11
11A) General Reports from Mayor and Council Members................. Page 11
12. Requests, Petitions & Other Communications from the Public......... Page 11
12A) Public Comments....................................................... Page 11-12
13. Adjournment................................................................... Page 12
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
October 22, 2003
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens, Florida met in regular session on
Wednesday, October 22, 2003, beginning at 7:03 p.m., in Suite 201 of the Administrative
Offices, 17801 NW 2"d Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida.
The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Shirley Gibson,
Vice Mayor Aaron Campbell and Council members Audrey J. King, Melvin L. Bratton,
Sharon Pritchett, Barbara Watson and Oscar Braynon, II.
Also in attendance were: Interim City Manager Cynthia Curry, Transition
Coordinator William J. Green, Interim City Attorney Hans Ottinot and City Clerk
Ronetta Taylor.
2. INVOCATION.
Reverend Dwayne Richardson, Pastor of Greater Love Missionary Baptist Church
delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—October 8, 2003
Moved by Vice Mayor Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Bratton to
approve the minutes with the necessary corrections, if any. There being no discussion,
the motion carried by a 7-0 vote.
5. AGENDA/ORDER OBUSINESS(ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/
AMENDMENTS):
Councilmember Pritchett requested that the City Clerk's memorandum regarding
Clerk's responsibilities be placed on the November 5, 2003 City Council Agenda for
discussion.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
There were none.
7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING:
There were none.
7A) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE OPERATING
DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE
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CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER MELVIN L. BRATTON)
Moved by Councilmember Bratton, seconded by Vice Mayor Campbell to
approve this item on first reading, with second reading and public hearing scheduled for
November 5, 2003.
Interim City Manager Curry indicated that she'd like to have some discussion on
this item between now and second reading as it related to the budget.
At the conclusion of this discussion,the motion to approve on first reading passed
by a 7-0 vote.
Councilmember Bratton: Yes
Councilmember Braynon: Yes
Vice Mayor Campbell: Yes
Councilmember King: Yes
Councilmember Pritchett: Yes
Councilmember Watson: Yes
Mayor Gibson: Yes
7B) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE CITY
COUNCIL AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY FOR THE
CITY; PROVIDING FOR PARTICIPATION BY THE SCHOOL
BOARD; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FORWARD A
COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY MAYOR SHIRLEY GIBSON)
Moved by Vice Mayor Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Watson to
approve this item on first reading, with second reading and public hearing scheduled for
November 5, 2003.
Mayor Gibson explained the specific aspects involved with the creation of the
Local Planning Agency. She articulated the importance of creating the LPA in order to
hear Zoning applications, and Comprehensive Plan Amendments.
There being no discussion on this particular item,the motion to approve this item
on first reading passed by a 7-0 vote.
Councilmember Braynon: Yes
Vice Mayor Campbell: Yes
Councilmember King: Yes
Councilmember Pritchett: Yes
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Councilmember Watson: Yes
Councilmember Bratton: Yes
Mayor Gibson: Yes
7C) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, REQUIRING CHARGES
INCURRED BY THE CITY FOR SUCH CONSULTANTS THAT
MAY BE NECESSARY- FOR ANY ZONING APPLICATION
INCLUDING ENGINEERING, PLANNING, LEGAL,TECHNICAL,
OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT OR PROFESSIONALS)
EMPLOYED BY THE CITY TO BE PAID BY THE APPLICANT IN
ADDITION TO ANY OTHER APPLICATION FEES REQUIRED
BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION INTO THE
CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED
BY MAYOR SHIRLEY GIBSON)
It was moved by Councilmember Braynon, seconded by Councilmember Bratton
to approve this item on first reading, with second reading and public hearing scheduled
for November 5, 2003.
Mayor Gibson explained her rationale for sponsoring this legislation. She shared
that extensive discussion was had by this Council about the number of pending zoning
applications waiting to be heard. Council also discussed having an independent entity
look at those applications before they were brought before the Council, by Miami-Dade
County, for its consideration. She shared that she'd met with a consultant from a local
Planning and Zoning Firm, who'd agreed to provide pro bono services for a two month
period to the Council to review these particular applications that Miami-Dade County
would be presenting to the Council for its consideration. However, if the Council
decided to continue this in the future, a fee would be assessed. This fee would be a part
of the total amount paid for by the applicant, and collected by Miami-Dade County, as
part of the application process. There will be no cost incurred by the City and therefore,
these fees will be for any of the consulting that would need to be done. She related that
she wanted to make sure that it would be cost effective because the City needs to have
that before the Council fully decides to take on any zoning in-house totally from Miami-
Dade County. Miami-Dade County will be handling the zoning applications until the
City decides further in the future.
Interim City Manager Curry asked for clarification purposes if the letter referred
to by Mayor Gibson regarding pro bono services for a two month period was a part of
the recommendation.
Mayor Gibson indicated that she's provided this information to the Council to
make a recommendation, not on the letter itself but on the ordinance. The Council can
make a decision to use this particular individual or not at a later date.
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At the conclusion of this discussion, the motion to approve this item on first
reading passed by a 7-0 vote.
Councilmember Braynon: Yes
Vice Mayor Campbell: Yes
Councilmember King: Yes
Councilmember Pritchett: Yes
Councilmember Watson: Yes
Councilmember Bratton: Yes
Mayor Gibson: Yes
8. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (PUBLIC HEARINGS):
None
Mayor Gibson opened the floor for public comments.
Mr. Noah Rucker of 16921 NW 42"d Avenue appeared before the Council to
express concern about the rumors regarding the City's deficit and pending property tax
increases. He indicated that he was on a fixed income and would not be able to afford a
tax increase.
Ms. Pat Lightfoot of 2750 NW 172"d Avenue appeared before the City Council to
express concern with the number of rumors circulating about mismanagement. She
encouraged everyone to work together for the betterment of the City of Miami Gardens.
Vice Mayor Campbell shared that he'd written an editorial response to the article
published by the Miami Herald (copies provided for audience in back of the room. He
encouraged everyone to read the response because it presents another view point. He
further invited residents to come to his office for additional information.
Mr. Bennet Lifter of 18425 NW 2nd Avenue appeared before the City Council to
express his concern about the article written in the Miami Herald. He indicated that a lot
of elderly citizens on fixed incomes lived in the City of Miami Gardens.
Ms. Christiana Obadeyi of 18520 NW 432"d Avenue appeared before the City
Council to express her concern about the budget and the fiscal impact on property taxes,
Park and Recreation, school crossing guards and summer school programming.
Councilmember King asked Ms. Curry to provide a clarification of the budget
issues.
Interim City Manager Curry indicated that the impact started when the City was
incorporated on May 13`h. For the period of May 13 through September 30, 2003 the
City of Miami Gardens continued to receive the same level of services provided by
Miami-Dade County for a total cost of 4.3 million dollars. At the end of September 30,
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2003, the City ended up having more expenditures than it had revenues. She clarified
that the City did receive revenues within that interim period of time of about two million
dollars. However, the County is owed those dollars. She said that as it relates to tax
increases, which Mr. Rucker was referring to, the City had a budget workshop and at that
workshop a millage table was passed ou, and possible increases were discussed. She
emphasized that no millage rate increase or tax increases were recommended.
Councilmember Pritchett related to Ms. Obadeyi that her concerns about school
crossing guards was being addressed and researched by the Council. At a more
appropriate time specifics will be provided.
Ms. Janice Ballard of 18445 NW 38th Avenue appeared before the City Council to
inquire about what zoning rules the City was planning to adopt as it pertained to the
number of children a home provider could have in their home.
Mayor Gibson said that staff would get back with Ms. Ballard with regard to this
inquiry.
9. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-38
9A) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING CONCERNS ABOUT THE LAND
USE IMPACTS THAT THE PROPOSED BUS RAPID TRANSIT ("BRT")
ROUTES MAY HAVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Watson explained that this resolution expresses concern with the
impact of the proposed bus rapid transit routes. She said that the citizens of Miami
Gardens will be impacted by the passage of certain ordinances and rapid transit solutions
for the year 2004. She further expressed concern that when Broward County brings their
rapid transit system down it will stop at two locations in Broward County, this increases
their revenue stream. One of those locations is the Seminole Indian Bingo establishment.
However, when the rapid transit system enters Miami-Dade County it purposely excludes
Calder Race Track.
Councilmember Braynon expressed his support of this resolution. He further
directed staff to invite representatives from Broward County to the City of Miami
Gardens to make a presentation.
At the conclusion of this discussion it was moved by Councilmember Watson,
seconded by Councilmember King to approve this item. The motion to approve carried
by a 6-1 vote. Councilmember Pritchett voted"no"
9B) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING A SECOND
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND
THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A";
AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER AND THE INTERIM
CITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE THE TERMS OF THE SECOND
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO BE APPROVED IN ITS FINAL FORM
AT A FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Interim City Manager Curry related that administration has been trying to work
with County staff, and now the County Attorney's office has been brought into the
scenario along with of course the Interim City Attorney on the Interlocal Agreement,
which will govern the provision of services provided by Miami-Dade County to the City
of Miami Gardens during the transition period. It also speaks to services provided in
the interim period, which is May 13/03 through September 30/04; to the disposition of
revenues that will be collected by the County particularly the franchise fees and the
utility taxes; to notify the County that it will assume services; the assumption for the
provision of services by the City of Miami Gardens; a 45 day notice to the County;
with the exception of Park and Recreation, the City would give itself through October 1,
2004 to pull services in. Parks and Recreation based on cost involved, would be
assumed by the City on January 1, 2004. If the City is going to attempt to make the
November 4`h date it would require a waiver from Commissioner Morales, Chairman of
the Budget and Finance Committee. It would also require a waiver from Commissioner
Martinez, Chairman of the Public Safety Committee. And then it would require a
waiver the by Chairperson of the County Commission.
Mayor Gibson asked if this is not on the Agenda for November 4`h what kind of
time line are we looking at if there are no waivers through all of the committees prior to
going before the County Commission.
Interim City Manager Curry said that she was not sure and related that she would
find out that information.
Councilmember Pritchett referenced the Mayor Gibson's comment about the time
line and asked how not placing this item on at the earliest possible date will impact us
directly.
Interim City Manager Curry referenced the October 8`h City Council meeting
where the City was informed by Miami-Dade County, as it relates to police that the
resolution alone was not enough for the police department to feel that they could reduce
the services according to the agreement. Miami-Dade County is aware that the budget is
limited and that the City only has so much in the budget to accommodate a certain level
of service. The City is at a point where the Interlocal agreement would be coming
behind the dates that those departments actually took those services on.
Mayor Gibson asked if it really mattered to reference to dates? If the City gives
notice within the 45 days, it really wouldn't matter what the dates are. She related that
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the City could run into any kind of problem, and the date would not be something with,
which we need to deal. She opined that the 45 days resumption would be sufficient and
recommended taking the dates out.
Interim City Manager Curry said that as long as that works for the County she
certainly did not have a problem with it.
Councilmember Braynon asked if the City needed to go pass the October ls` date
and couldn't take over on October 1 S`would the City have to go to the County and create
a new agreement, and if the City took the dates out, does that mean the City would not
have to create a new agreement.
Interim City Attorney Ottinot pointed out that the agreement has a modification
clause that specifies that if the City has a desire to continue the agreement they have to
provide time, and a sufficient amount of notice that they want to extend the agreement
beyond October 1, 2004. It has all those provisions built in to cover both sides.
Mr. Morris the Budget Director for Miami-Dade County was afforded an
opportunity for comments as it related to the budget and the accounting of revenues and
expenditures. He related that some revenues are more difficult to estimate until better
information from the franchises and utilities taxes, better information through the State
and telecommunication tax are received. Some of that information has a significant lag
to it because the County just as the City has to wait until they can get better information.
At the conclusion of this discussion it was moved by Councilmember Pritchett,
seconded by Councilmember Braynon to defer items 9B,9C and 9D until agreements in
final form are presented for consideration by the Council. This motion carried by a 7-0
vote.
9C) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND
THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS FOR LOCAL POLICE SERVICES,
ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY
MANAGER AND THE INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE
THE TERMS OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO BE APPROVED
IN ITS FINAL FORM AT A FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING; PROVIDNG
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
9D) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, PRELIMINARY APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS FOR SPECIALIZED POLICE SERVICES,
ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY
MANAGER AND THE INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE
THE TERMS OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO BE APPROVED
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IN ITS FINAL FORM AT A FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
10. REPORTS OF INTERIM CITY MANAGER
Interim City Manager Curry indicated that only reason this item was on tonight's
agenda is because the workshop was not an official meeting, and she thought that the
items from the workshop needed to be a part of the record. She further related that the
City did not have any cash or any revenues in for 03/04. She related that in fiscal year
02/03 this City collected about two million dollars in revenues. Above and beyond what
the City spent in excess of revenues received. The City collected those revenues and
based on what the County is saying that money is due to them. She emphasized that
those revenues should be isolated so whenever it is time for the City to pay the County, if
those revenues plus whatever the shortfall is that is due to the County, and if the City
started to use those revenues in any significant way the City will owe the 4.3 million plus
those other revenues collected that are due to offset services provided by Miami-Dade
County. She further indicated that the City has a very serious cash flow issue.
Councilmember Braynon asked for clarification as to whether this meant that the
City has a cash flow problem, and whether this meant that the City was on a financial
freeze. He questioned whether the City was spending into the deficit.
Interim City Manager Curry indicated that the City was spending into the deficit.
She reiterated that she wanted to make it clear that the State Revenue Sharing check in
the amount of two hundred twenty eight thousand dollars is due within the next few days.
That money is the cash flow for the City. She related that the City did not have any
revenues from the County because the way they look at it, is that we owe them. So they
are not going to release any revenue that they've collected for the City to the City. They
are holding those revenues.
Interim City Manager Curry further made clear that in Fiscal Year 02/03 the
County collected revenues for the City. The City also collected revenues because of its
establishment as a City. The balance of revenues in 02/03, which is about two million
nine, of that, two million was collected to help offset services provided by the County. If
the City doesn't consider that two million dollars as money to be used to help offset those
services and start using those funds, then the deficit widens from 4.3 million dollars to
6.3 million dollars..
lOB)RECOMMENDATION FOR GOVERNMENT CONSULTANT
Interim City Manager Curry recommended that the Board not award anything for
the Government lobbyist in Tallahassee, and reject all proposals based on the financial
situation of the City.
Mr. Richard Miller further expounded on this process and indicated that the City
received six proposals to provide government representation for Tallahassee based on the
RFQ. The Selection Committee rated the proposals and was prepared to make a
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recommendation prior to the budget workshop last week when the financial conditions
were set forth by the Interim City Manager. And based upon those recommendations, the
Interim City Manager decided to recommend to the Board that all of the proposals be
rejected, and that the City would not go forward with seeking government representation
in terms of the money included in the budget.
It was moved by Councilmember Pritchett, seconded by Councilmember Bratton
to accept the recommendation of the Interim City Manager. Motion carried by a 7-0
vote. Notification would be sent out to the six companies.
10C) CITY LOGO/SEAL RECOMMENDATION
Mr. Miller provided a report and recommendation for the City's Logo/Seal. He
indicated that some of the input from individuals submitting designs cited: 1) The
complexity of designing a logo without specific instructions from a client; 2) the
difficulty in understanding what concepts should be emphasized in the logo; 3) designs
should be reviewed from various size considerations; 4) how would the logo look in
black and white; 5) how would the logo look reduced to the size of what appears on
letterhead; and 6)the limited time frame of the logo search process.
No action was taken by the Council on the recommendation made by staff.
It was moved by Councilmember Bratton, seconded by Councilmember Pritchett
to direct staff to meet with each Council member to get their direction on the logo/seal
design. Motion carried by a 7-0 vote.
10D) RECOMMENDATION FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICE SPACE (ITEM TO
BE DELIVERED PRIOR TO COUNCIL MEETING)
Interim City Manager Curry recommended that staff be authorized to negotiate
with the Golden Glades Association, LLD in an effort to secure a lease for permanent
office space. She further recommended that G.D. Ross Properties be utilized as the
second option in the event that favorable terms cannot be secured with Golden Glades
Association, LLD.
Interim City Manager Curry indicated that Ross Properties had filed a protest with
the City contesting. She recommended that the City waive this bid protest proceeding.
Interim City Attorney Ottinot recommended not moving forward with this item
until he's had an opportunity to respond.
By unanimous consent by' the City Council this item was deferred to the
November 5, 2003 City Council meeting.
10E)TRANSITION STATUS REPORT
Interim City Manager Curry reported that she along with Mr. Miller have been
working with Bryan Finnie from the Community Development Block Grant Program in
an effort to isolate some grant money for the City of Miami Gardens. Mr. Finnie's office
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is working on recommendations as it relates to the City of Miami Gardens as an
Empowerment area. Mr. Miller will be providing this information to Council.
Councilmember Bratton inquired about the status of the zip code for Miami
Gardens.
Mr. Green indicated that he'd not checked up on this issue due to budgetary
issues. However this matter would be taken care of at his earliest convenience.
Councilmember Pritchett referenced the Communication Service Tax item listed
under the City Manager's Transition Status Report. She questioned if this item can be
placed on the November 5, 2003 Agenda to address the recommendation of re-adopting
the ordinance before the emergency provision expired in February 2004.
Interim City Attorney Ottinot was directed to draft appropriate legislation for the
November 5, 2003 Council meeting addressing the Communication Service Tax
Ordinance.
Councilmember Bratton shared that he'd received complaints from residents
stating that they'd visited the Administrative Office on last evening to attend the Citizens
Advisory Committee to Select a City Manager and found the gate locked.
Mr. Green related that he was in attendance at last night's meeting. However, he
could not attest to the fact that the gates were locked because there were people in
attendance at the meeting. He said that as far as he could tell the gates weren't closed
until after the meeting was done.
Interim City Manager Curry apologized for this inconvenience.
Mayor Gibson indicated that something could have happened. It could have been
something technical. She shared that when she left all the gates were opened.
11. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilmember Pritchett asked for a copy of Mr. Colin Baenziger's contract
including the list of services he is providing.
Interim City Manager Curry was directed to provide this information to
Councilmember Pritchett on the following day.
Vice Mayor Campbell related that due to the budget situation one of the
recommendations made was the creation of a Revenue Enhancement Advisory
Committee. He then moved the City of Miami Gardens establish a Revenue
Enhancement Advisory Committee. The primary objectives of the Committee shall be
as follows: To evaluate the adequacy of the City's existing revenue structure. To
identify, analyze, and assess new sources for additional revenues. To direct their
analysis and assessment toward enhancing the City's revenue system, and to explore the
various methods for revenue collection and accounting.
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Vice Mayor Campbell further proposed that the Committee be composed of no
more than nine individuals with expertise including but not limited to municipal finance,
operations, management, and economic development, but specifically excluding
governmental and political lobbyist. That the Council establishes a method for selecting
committee members. That the Mayor be authorized to establish a commencement to
Sunset period. This motion was seconded by Councilmember Bratton. The Committee
would consist of seven members with each Councilmember making an appointment.
It was moved by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Pritchett to
advertise the meetings of the Revenue Enhancement Advisory Committee. This motion
carried by a 6-1 vote. Councilmember Braynon voted"no".
At the conclusion of this discussion the motion carried by a 7-0 vote. This
Advisory Committee would be governed by the Sunshine law.
11A) GENERAL REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
12. REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS FROM
THE PUBLIC:
12A) PUBLIC COMMENTS—20 MINUTES
Ms. Barbara Jordan of 2251 NW 188h Terrace appeared before the City Council
to express her views about the budget and the financial situation of the City.
Ms. Robin Beamon of 15820 NW 37th Avenue appeared before the City Council
to express her views about the budget and the reduction of services.
Mr. Allen C. Starke of 1604 NW 189h Terrace appeared before the City Council
to express his views about Vice Mayor Campbell's Letter to the Editor.
Mr. Anselm Smith of 721 NW 1870' Drive appeared before the City Council to
express his views about the City's financial situation.
Ms. Lanette B. Jones of 18611 NW 8th Court appeared before the City Council to
express her views about the proposed budget.
Mr. Stanley McKnight of 3852 NW 210 Street appeared before the City Council
to express his views about item 7A.
Ms. Janice Coakley of 19681 NW 33 d Avenue appeared before the City Council
to express her views about the budget.
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Ms. Sharon Frazier-Stephens of 145 NE 193`d Street appeared before the City
Council to express her views about the rumors and the City's budget.
Mr. Thomas Jones of 1723 NW 192nd Street appeared before the City Council to
express his views about decorum and the manner in which the Council meetings are
conducted.
Mr. Oliver Gilbert of 17621 NW 23`d Avenue appeared before the City Council to
express his views about decorum during the Council meetings.
There, being no further business to come before this Body the meeting adjourned
at 11:21 p.m.
Approved
i
Attest
ASjt6"rl6, i son, Mayor
Ronetta Taylor, CM
City Clerk
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