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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 22, 2013
(A) CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Wednesday, May 22, 2013, beginning at 7:03 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 1515 NW
167'h Street, Building 5, Suite 200, Miami Gardens, Florida.
The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Oliver Gilbert, Vice
Mayor Lisa C. Davis and Council members Lillie Q. Odom, Rodney Harris, Felicia Robinson
David Williams Jr., and Erhabor Ighodaro.
Also in attendance were: City Manager Dr. Danny O. Crew, City Attorney Sonja K.
Dickens and City Clerk Ronetta Taylor.
(B) INVOCATION
Mayor Gilbert delivered the Invocation.
(C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recited in unison
(D) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular City Council Minutes—May 8,2013
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilwoman Odom to adopt the
minutes, with the necessary corrections, if any.
There being no discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a unanimous voice
vote.
(E) ORDER OF BUSINESS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda at this time)
Councilman Williams amended the agenda to add a presentation.
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis to approve the
official agenda with the applicable additions/deletions. This motion passed and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
(F) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 minutes each)
F-1) Skanska Monthly Report
Skanska Representative provided its monthly summary report, which included project
highlights of the month: Made a presentation to Miami Carol City Students; contributed to
computers for high school seniors; made local purchases from sub-contractors and workers
onsite daily including but not limited to food, gas, tools and other vendors; participated in the
beach cleanup celebrating earth day.
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F-2) City Manager—Employee Five(5)Year Service Pin
The following employees were acknowledged for receiving their five year service pins
Vanessa Castellon, Account Clerk, Finance; Maureen Gorman, Telecommunicator, Police
Department; Agnes Lafrance, Police Officer 1, Police Department; Annabelle, Ruiz,
Telecommunicator, Police Department; Brianna Screen, Executive Secretary, City Manager's
Office; Carla Warren, Administrative Analyst, Police Department.
F-3) Councilman David Williams Jr.,
Councilman Williams acknowledged teachers from the Miami Gardens area schools for
their support and participation in the Science Initiative.
(G) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Patsy Green, 950 NW 203`d, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the City Council
to announce the Miami Gardens Commission For Women's Second Annual Rose Garden event
will take place, Friday, June 14, 2013, from 9:30 a.m. — 11:00 p.m. She invited everyone to
attend.
Tanya James, 18721 NW l ld' Place, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the City
Council to announce, the Elderly Affairs Advisory Committee has selected its officers as
follows: Chair Tanya James, Vice Chair Joseph O; Secretary Willie Jean Williams. She further
asked for the Council approval to hold a workshop for Thursday, June 13`h during Elderly
Awareness month. The workshop is being held in conjunction with Florida Initiative of a Life
Time Grant, and the Alliance for Aging. The workshop will focus on fraud as well as financial
abuse of the Elderly. The workshop will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon, at the City of
Miami Gardens City Council Chambers.
The Council gave unanimous approval for this event.
Elizabeth Wells, 2210 NW 175d' Street, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the
City Council in response to Item K-7. She asked whether the 50 Million General Obligation
Bond issue would be going out to the voters. She further inquired about the status of the 2007
Capital Improvement fund in the amount of 33 Million Dollars, which was supposed to be used
for the park improvements.
Manager Crew clarified that the funds Ms. Wells is speaking about related to the Betty T.
Ferguson Recreational Complex, however the amount was not 33 Million. Those were Miami-
Dade County dollars.
Twyla Thompson, 19740 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the
City Council to express concern with the vendors used by Code Enforcement.
(I) ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
None
(I) ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
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May 22, 2013 Page 2
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-10-298
I-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO.
2008-19-155, AS AMENDED, WHICH CREATED THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS' PROGRESSIVE YOUNG ADULTS
COMMITTEE; 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 MAYOR OLIVER
GILBERT) (1st Reading—May 8,2013)
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 Vice Mayor Davis to adopt this
ordinance.
There being no discussion,the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 7-0 vote.
Vice Mayor Davis: Yes
Councilman Harris: Yes
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilwoman Odom: Yes
Councilwoman Robinson: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-11-299
I-2) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO.
2010-28-236, WHICH CREATED THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS' PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ADVISORY
COMMITTEE; 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 MAYOR OLIVER
GILBERT) (1st Reading—May 8,2013)
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 Vice Mayor Davis to adopt this
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ordinance.
There being no discussion,the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 7-0 vote.
Councilman Harris: Yes
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilwoman Odom: Yes
Councilwoman Robinson: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Vice Mayor Davis: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-12-300
I-3) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO.
2009-12-184 WHICH CREATED THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY STEERING
COMMITTEE; 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 MAYOR OLIVER
GILBERT) (1" Reading—May 8, 2013)
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 Vice Mayor Davis, seconded by Councilwoman Odom to adopt this
ordinance.
There being no discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 7-0 vote.
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilwoman Odom: Yes
Councilwoman Robinson: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Vice Mayor Davis: Yes
Councilman Harris: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
(J) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(K) CONSENT AGENDA:
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May 22, 2013 Page 4
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-138-1934
K-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
(75,000.00), ON AS NEEDED BASIS, TO AUTHORIZED
DISTRIBUTORS FOR GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER
COMPANY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA
CONTRACT NO. 863-000-10-1 FOR TIRE SERVICES;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE
CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-139-1935
K-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, DECLARING A SURPLUS OF
FLEET VEHICLES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
UTILIZE FISHER AUCTION COMPANY, INC., AND RENE
BATES AUCTIONEERS, INC., FOR AUCTION SERVICES, FOR
THE DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS FLEET VEHICLES AT A PUBLIC
AUCTION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING COOPERATIVE GROUP RFP
NO. 270254; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-140-1936
K-3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE FUTURE RENEWAL AGREEMENTS
WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR
USE OF WORK SQUADS, ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-141-1937
K-4) 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 INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS AND
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDING,
IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-THREE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($793,000.00), FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-
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2013 FROM THE BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) PROGRAM
ASSOCIATED WITH IMPROVEMENTS AT ROLLING OAKS
PARK, 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 THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-142-1938
K-5) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, REJECTING ALL BIDS
RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO ITB #12-13-035, FOR THE
PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF BUS SHELTER GLASS;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE
CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-143-1939
K-6) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF PROCEEDS FROM THE LAW
ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND ("LETF") TO FATHERZ IN THE
HOOD, INC., CONTINGENT UPON THE HOSTING OF THE "DO
RIGHT DADS" NATIONAL FATHERHOOD CONFERENCE
SCHEDULED TO BE HELD ON JUNE 14-16, 2013 AT FLORIDA
MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-144-1940
K-7) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, DECLARING THE CITY'S
OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMBURSE ITSELF FROM THE
PROCEEDS OF NONTAXABLE OBLIGATIONS FOR CERTAIN
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES TO BE MADE BY THE CITY, WITH
RESPECT TO PARK AND RECREATION CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN INCIDENTAL
ACTIONS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE
CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS NECESSARY
TO INITIATE THE PROCESS FOR THE CITY'S ISSUANCE OF A
FIFTY MILLION DOLLAR ($50,000,000.00) IN GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
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Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis 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. 2013-145-1941
L-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AN
AMENDMENT TO THAT CERTAIN DECLARATION OF
RESTRICTIONS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK
27747, PAGES 4987-4992, RELATING TO ACCELERATED
LEARNING SOLUTIONS, INC., ATTACHED HERETO AS
EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilwoman Odom to adopt
this item.
There being no discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a unanimous voice
vote.
QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS:
(M) ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING (S):
M-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS COMPREHENSIVE
DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN TO PROVIDE FOR THE
NECESSARY ANNUAL UPDATES TO THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULE, THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT, AND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL
FACILITIES ELEMENT, AS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT
"A"; 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)
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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 Vice Mayor Davis to adopt this
item on first reading.
There being no discussion,the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 7-0 vote.
Councilman Williams: Yes
Vice Mayor Davis: Yes
Councilman Harris: Yes
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilwoman Odom: Yes
Councilwoman Robinson: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
(N) ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-13-301
N-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY SIERRA NORWOOD CALVARY BAPTIST
CHURCH, INC. FOR THE REZONING OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 495 N.W. 191 STREET, MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT
"A" ATTACHED HERETO, FROM R-1, SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL TO NC, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL;
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—April 24,2013)
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 Vice Mayor Davis to adopt this
item.
There being no discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 7-0 vote.
Vice Mayor Davis: Yes
Councilman Harris: Yes
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilwoman Odom: Yes
Councilwoman Robinson: Yes
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Councilman Williams: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
(0) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-146-1942-Z-133
0-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING A GEOGRAPHIC
AREA WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS AS A
BROWNFIELD AREA, WHICH SHALL HEREAFTER BE
KNOWN AS THE "27TH AVENUE CORRIDOR
GREENPOWERMENT ZONE BROWNFIELD AREA", FOR THE
PURPOSES OF ENVIRONMENTAL REHABILITATION AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NOTIFY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF SAID DESIGNATION;
AND 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 Councilman Williams to adopt
this item on first hearing.
There being no discussion, the motion to adopt at the first hearing passed and carried by a
unanimous vote. A second hearing for this item will take place, June 26, 2013.
(P) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
P-1) City Manager's Monthly Report
P-2) Police Department Monthly Report
Manager Crew explained the city is preparing the install the road entrance at the new city
hall complex. The tire company next to where this road work is being done needs to close its
business for one month in order for the road work to be completed. Authorization was given to
the City Manager to reimburse the tire shop in the amount of$45,000 for one month closure.
(Q) REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilwoman Odom announced there will be a Senior Sports event, May 30, 2013. She
invited everyone to attend.
Councilman Harris announced a college workshop would be held June 1St from 10:00
a.m.-1:00 p.m.,at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex.
Vice Mayor Davis that the Norwood Crime Watch in conjunction with the area crime
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prevention groups will be hosting a Teen Summit at Norland Senior High School, Thursday,
May 30, 2013, from 6-8 p.m.
(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, the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Attest:
Oliver Gilbert, Mayor
Ronetta Taylor MC, City Clerk
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