HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.22.2019 CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MAY 229 2019
(A) CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council Members for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met, Wednesday, May 22,
2019, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 18605 NW 270' Avenue, Miami
Gardens, Florida.
The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Oliver Gilbert, Vice Mayor
Harris, and Council Members: Lillie Q. Odom, Katrina Wilson, Erhabor Ighodaro and David
Williams Jr.
Also in attendance were: City Manager Cameron Benson, City Attorney Sonja K. Dickens and
City Clerk Mario Bataille.
(B) INVOCATION
Invocation was delivered by Mayor Gilbert.
(C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recited in unison
(D) MINUTES
D-1) Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes—May 8,2019
A motion made by Councilman Williams Jr., seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, to approve the
draft minutes passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
(E) ORDER OF BUSINESS
Councilman Ighodaro pulled Items K-3, K-4, and K-5 from the Consent Agenda.
A motion made by Vice Mayor Harris, seconded by Councilman Williams Jr., to approve the
Consent Agenda passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
(F) SPECIAL PRESENTATION
None
(G) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Flora Johnson, 1910 NW 163`d Street, Miami Gardens, FL appeared before City Council on
behalf of the Veteran's Affairs Advisory Committee, to extended assistance with the Memorial
Day Breakfast. She also asked Councilmembers that have not appointed a member to the
Veteran's Affairs Advisory Committee, to please do so. In addition, they want to form a
Veteran's Day Parade and would like to get in contact with departments to begin working
together to do so
Sharon Frazier-Stephens, 145 NE 1931d Street, Miami FL appeared before City Council as the
Chairwoman for the Miami Gardens/Opa-Locks CAC (Citizens Advisory Committee) which is
under the umbrella of the Miami-Dade County. Mrs. Frazier-Stephens is asking for support for a
Domestic Violence Summit. . She stated the organization is in need of the assistance of the
Miami Gardens City Council.
Vanessa Wilcox, 2000 NW 186th Street, appeared before City Council to address the number of
violent crimes currently happening in Miami Gardens.
(I) ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
H-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2,
ARTICLE II, DIV.2, SEC 2-51 "AGENDA" 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 COUNCILMAN ERHABOR
IGHODARO)
Councilman Ighodaro provided an over of the Item with the intent to standardize the process of
receiving and accepting ad-on Items. Councilman Ighodaro stated that if an item can wait until
the next council meeting it should, we must give the public enough time to see items before they
are voted on.
Mayor Gilbert commented that this Item should include substitute Items as well.
Vice Mayor Harris asked for super majority to be defined as intended in the Item.
Councilman Ighodaro defined super majority as majority plus one (+1).
Attorney Dickens added super majority vote is the vote of the majority members present plus
one.
There being no further discussion the motion to approve on first reading failed by a 3-4 Roll
Call Vote:
Councilwoman Odom: No
Councilwoman Wilson: No
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Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilman Leon: No
Councilman Williams: Yes
Vice Mayor Harris: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: No
H-2) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF
THAT CERTAIN CITY OWNED PROPERTY MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE AGREEMENT OF SALE
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A" TO STOQ
DEVELOPMENT, LLC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THAT
AGREEMENT OF SALE ATTACHED HERETO IN
SUBSTANTIAL FORM; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO
THE MAYOR, CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY AND, CITY
CLERK; 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)
City Manager Benson commented that this Item was for the sale of property the city bought in
2009. Funding used for the purchase is bond funding. It a parcel of land(4.9 archers) located off
of 183rd and 27th Avenue. The City has been negotiating over the last year and a half a detailed
agreement with the Next Level Group. They are proposing an entertainment, retail/sports arena
space with an investment near$40 million dollars.
A motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilman Williams, Jr. to approve the item
on first reading.
There being no further discussion the motion to approve on first reading passed by a 7-0 Roll
Call Vote:
Councilwoman Wilson: Yes
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilman Leon: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Councilwoman Odom: Yes
Vice Mayor Harris: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
(I) ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
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ORDINANCE NO.2019-004-406
I-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA GRANTING TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT
COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A
NONEXCLUSIVE ELECTRIC FRANCHISE, IMPOSING
PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS RELATING THERETO;
PROVIDING FOR MONTHLY PAYMENT OF A FRANCHISE FEE
TO THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE
CITY MANAGER) (Approved on first reading—April 24,2019)
Mayor Gilbert opened the floor for public comments.
There being no comments Mayor Gilbert closed the floor for public comments.
A motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, to approve the Item
on second reading.
There being no further discussion the motion to approve on second reading passed by a 7-0
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilman Leon: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Councilwoman Odom: Yes
Councilwoman Wilson: Yes
Vice Mayor Harris: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
(J) RESOLUTION(S)TUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(K) CONSENT AGENDA:
RESOLUTION NO.2019-125-3254
K-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A RENTAL FEE
WAIVER FOR THE USE OF ROLLING OAKS PARK, FOR THE
GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS PICNIC ON SATURDAY,
JUNE 8, 2019; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY VICE MAYOR HARRIS)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-124-3253
K-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILMAN IGHODARO'S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
($500.00), TO SUPPORT THE THIRD ANNUAL ALL WHITE
PRAYER BREAKFAST; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORSED BY COUNCILMAN ERHABOR IGHODARO)
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-126-3255
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, THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT
WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE MAINTENANCE,
REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF LICENSE PLATE READER
EQUIPMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS
EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
A motion made by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Vice Mayor, to approve the consent
agenda passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
(L) RESOLUTION(S)
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-127-3256
K-3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS TO BLISS
PRODUCTS, INC FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR
BENNETT LIFTER PARK, BY RELYING UPON MANATEE
COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BID NO. 16-0025-MR, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FORTY NINE
THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT DOLLARS
($149,458.00); PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Referencing Items K-3, K-4, and K-5; Councilman Ighodaro noted the funding for this
program is from the City's CDBG allocation to fund park projects.
Answering a questions posed by Councilman Ighodaro, City Manager Benson confirmed
the funding for this item will not affect any park services funding through CDBG.
Should this allocation cause a surplus in already allocated funding from the bond, then
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the bond funding portion will either be left in contingency fund for the park project or
brought to the Council for reallocation.
Councilwoman Wilson spoke in support of the Item.
A motion made by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by i"ice Mayor, to approve this Item passed
and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Mayor Gilbert recommended staff look into measures to fortify the park sites to withstand
hurricanes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-128-3257
K-4) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS TO BLISS
PRODUCTS, INC, FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR
LESTER BROWN PARK, BY RELYING UPON MANATEE
COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BID NO. 16-0025-MR, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED NINETY NINE
THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO DOLLARS
($199,182.00); PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
A motion made by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Vice Mayor, to approve this Item passed
and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-129-3258
K-5) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS TO BLISS
PRODUCTS, INC, FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR
MYRTLE GROVE PARK, BY RELYING UPON MANATEE
COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BID NO. 16-0025-MR, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED THREE
THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY-TWO DOLLARS
($203,442.00); PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
A motion made by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Vice Mayor, to approve this Item passed
and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS/JENNINGS
DISCLOSURE:
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City Clerk Bataille administered the oath of truthfulness to all parties interested in providing
testimony to any quasi-judicial zoning hearings.
(M) ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING (S):
None
(N) ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING (S):
None
(0) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING (S):
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-130-3259
0-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY EDWARD MARTOS FOR CDX DEVELOPERS,
LLC FOR AN INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM BUILDING
SQUARE FROM 49,981 SQUARE FEET TO 193,673 SQUARE
FEET FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT NW 35TH AVENUE & NW
168TH STREET, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY
MANAGER)
Nakeischea Smith, Planning & Zoning Director, provided an overview of the Item and
recommended the City Council approve the Item.
Mayor Gilbert polled the City Council on any Jennings Disclosures, to which there were no
disclosures.
Mayor Gilbert opened the floor for public comments.
There being no comments Mayor Gilbert closed the floor for public comments.
A motion made by Councilman Williams Jr., seconded by Councilwoman Odom, to
approve this Item.
Answering questions posed by members of the City Council, the Representative for the
Applicant provided an overview of the project.
There being no further discussion, the motion to approve the Item passed and carried by
a unanimous voice vote.
(P) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
(3 MINUTES EACH)
P-1) POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT—APRIL 2019
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P-2) MANAGER'S REPORT ON CULTURAL AFFAIRS GRANT APPLICATION
SUBMITTALS
(Q) REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES EACH)
Councilwoman Odom reminded everyone that the City of Miami Gardens was incorporated 16
years ago and that there will be a historical celebration on Thursday May 30, 2019 from 6pm to
Bpm in the City Council Chambers.
Councilwoman Wilson elaborated on two separate activities which were held at different
locations on Saturday May 18, 2019: The Inaugural Crime Watch Gala and the Water Safety Fair
at Bunch Park Pool.
Councilman Leon recognized the neighborhood watch groups for the Inaugural Crime Watch
Gala.
Councilman Ighodaro elaborated on the memorandum from the City Manager regarding the old
police building and recommended the contract with Eco Tech is not continued after its
termination.
Mayor Gilbert expounded on Next Level agreement, the ribbon cutting at Calder for Jai Alai and
moving the city forward. Mayor Gilbert also encouraged everyone to make proper plans for our
children during the upcoming summer months.
(R) WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
(S) ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss before this body, the meeting adjourned without
objection at 7:54 p.m.
Attest
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Oliver Gilbert, Mayor
Mano Bataille, City Clerk
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