HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.10.2013 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JULY 10, 12013
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JULY 109 2013
(A) CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session
beginning at 7:06 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, David Williams
Jr., and Erhabor Ighodaro. Councilwoman Felicia Robinson was out of town. Motion offered
by Councilwoman Odom, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis to excuse Councilwoman Robinson's
absence.
Also in attendance were: City Manager Dr. Danny O. Crew, 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
Regular City Council Minutes—June 26, 2013
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilwoman Odom to approve
the minutes, with necessary corrections, if any. This motion passed and carried by a unanimous
voice vote of the members present.
(E) ORDER OF BUSINESS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda at this time)
The following item was added to the official agenda as Item K-5) "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE ANY AND ALL
NECESSARY STEPS IN ORDER TO RETAIN THE SERVICES OF AN INDEPENDENT
FORENSIC ENGINEER(S) IN REFERENCE TO THE CITY HALL PROJECT;
PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR AS WAIVER OF SECTION 287.055 FLORIDA STATUES,
IF REQUIRED; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilwoman Odom to adopt the
official agenda with necessary additions/deletions.
This motion passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote of the members present.
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(F) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 minutes each)
None
(G) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Karl Dix, a representative of Ceres Environmental, 6960 Professional Parkway E,
Sarasota, Florida, appeared before the City Council in reference to Item K4 and encouraged the
Council to take a look at the RFP Process already completed.
Tia Laurie, a representative of Ceres Environmental, 6960 Professional Parkway E,
Sarasota, Florida appeared before the City Council in reference to Item K-4, and to share her
company's experience within the State of Florida.
Floyd C. Parker, 1857 NW. 187th Street, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the
City Council to express concern with the bid process. He said he would like to sit down and
have a discussion with Mayor Gilbert.
Mayor Gilbert advised Mr. Parker to contact his office to schedule a meeting.
Mr. Parker indicated that he has on several occasion tried contacting the Mayor's office
as well as the other Council members, to no avail.
Councilman Williams informed Mr. Parker that when he contacts the Mayor's office, he
is not contacting individual Council members, as well. He said if Mr. Parker contacts his office
and leave a message, he will receive a return telephone call.
(H) ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
H-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS,FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 2-443(a) OF
ARTICLE V OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO
QUALIFYING PERIODS; 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 CLERK)
Clerk Taylor explained the recent change in the State's Election Law, which moved the
State's Primary Election from 12 to 10 weeks before the November General Election negated a
change in the City's qualifying dates. This ordinance proposes that Miami Gardens' qualifying
period to take place no more than ten (10) days and no less than five (5) days prior to opening of
Miami Dade County Qualifying date.
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Ighodaro to adopt
this item on first reading.
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There being no discussion, the motion to adopt on first reading passed and carried by a 6-
0 vote.
Vice Mayor Davis: Yes
Councilman Harris: Yes
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilwoman Odom: Yes
Councilwoman Robinson: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
(I) ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(J) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
RESOLUTION NO.2013-168-1964
J-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT EIGHTH PROGRAM YEAR
ACTION PLAN, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A";
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 Vice Mayor Davis, seconded by Councilman Williams to adopt this
item. There being no discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a unanimous voice
vote of the members present.
(K) CONSENT AGENDA:
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-169-1965
K-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID TO PIERSON
INC., FOR THE RETROFIT OF STORMWATER OUTFALLS
ALONG N.W. 178TH DRIVE, IN THE AMOUNT OF NINETY-ONE
THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND
EIGHT CENTS ($91,445.08), WHICH INCLUDES A TEN
PERCENT (10%) CONTINGENCY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-170-1966
K-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING A WAIVER OF
PLAT FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER NORTHWEST 173RD STREET AND 20TH AVENUE,
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT "A"
ATTACHED HERETO; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-171-1967
K-3) 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 WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE
MUNICIPAL PARKING FINES REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM,
A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A";
PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH
AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THIS MATTER IN THE
FUTURE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO.2013-172-1968
K-4) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, REJECTING ALL BIDS
SUBMITTED FOR EMERGENCY DEBRIS REMOVAL AND
DISPOSAL SERVICE; IN RESPONSE TO RFP# 12-13-036, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2-752 (4) OF THE CITY CODE;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A NEW
SOLICITATION FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-173-1969
K-5) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE ANY AND
ALL NECESSARY STEPS IN ORDER TO RETAIN THE
SERVICES OF AN INDEPENDENT FORENSIC ENGINEER(S) IN
REFERENCE TO THE CITY HALL PROJECT; PROJECT;
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PROVIDING FOR AS WAIVER OF SECTION 287.055 FLORIDA
STATUES, IF REQUIRED; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Motion offered by Councilwoman Odom, seconded by Councilman Harris to adopt the
Consent Agenda. There being no discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a
unanimous vote of the members present.
(L) RESOLUTION(S):
None
QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS:
Cyril Saiphoo, Zoning Administrator for the City of Miami Gardens appeared before the
City Council to state for the record the process used for this Quasi-Judicial Proceeding.
Clerk Taylor swore in all parties participating in the Quasi-Judicial Hearing.
(M) ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READINGIPUBLIC HEARING(S):
None
(N) ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(0) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
RESOLUTION NO.2013-174-1970-Z-134
0-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY ANTHONY AMOS FOR A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION TO ALLOW A NIGHTCLUB USE TO BE LOCATED
LESS THAN 1500 FEET FROM ANOTHER ESTABLISHMENT
THAT SALES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION TO ALLOW A NIGHTCLUB USE TO BE LOCATED
LESS THAN 2500 FEET FROM A PLACE OF RELIGIOUS
ASSEMBLY; A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO ALLOW A
NIGHTCLUB USE TO BE LOCATED LESS THAN 500 FEET
FROM A RESIDENTIAL ZONED PROPERTY, FOR THAT
PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT N.W. 2ND AVENUE AT
N.W. 195TH STREET, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON
EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO; PROVIDING FOR A
DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
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FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY
MANAGER)(DEFERRED FROM JUNE 26, 2013)
Cyril Saiphoo, Zoning Administrator appeared before the City Council and shared the
applicant currently operates a restaurant in the Caribbean Shoppes shopping center located at
NW 2nd Avenue and NW 195d' Street, and is proposing to open a nightclub at an independent
location within the same shopping center.
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 Councilman Harris to adopt this item.
Vice Mayor Davis inquired about the hours of operation.
Mr. Amos said the hours of operations would be Thursday through Friday, from 11:00
a.m. —2:00 am. He further asked that the name be changed on the application to Edith, Inc.
Edith Amos appeared before the Council to clarify that the applicant would be adhering
to the hours of operations established by the city.
Vice Mayor Davis inquired about the maximum seating capacity.
Mr. Amos clarified that he did not want to operate as a nightclub, but rather a bar.
However, in order to operate as a bar he would have to apply for a nightclub license.
Ms. Amos said the establishment can seat between 30-50 people.
Mr. Amos opined for party purposes the capacity can be increased to 150 people.
Councilwoman Odom asked based on the square footage is this facility large enough to
accommodate 150 people.
Mr. Saiphoo said he could not confirm the maximum capacity.
Mayor Gilbert said if it is found there is nuisance activity on the premises, the City can
always come in and take back the use. He emphasized the importance of having establishments
within the city that allows people to socialize. This might not be the biggest or best bar, but it is
a beginning. He opined that staff has worked with the applicant to ensure proper measures are in
place. This is the first time something like this has been applied for within the city. He
conveyed his support of the item. He also stated that this establishment cannot interfere with the
quality of life for the residents or other businesses in this complex.
Councilman Williams asked whether there was a school close to this location.
Mr. Saiphoo said the Sierra Norwood Charter School is 2,041 feet from this location.
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There being no further discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a unanimous
vote of the members present.
(P) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGERXITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
Manager Crew announced the budget workshop for FY 2013-2014, Wednesday, July 17,
2013 beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Clerk Taylor provided the Council members with a memorandum she received from
Miami-Dade County Ethics and Public Trust. The memorandum is in regard to an ordinance
recently adopted by the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commission. The ordinance
provides that newly and re-elected officials must receive ethics training no more than 90 days
after being elected or re-elected. Any official violating this provision would be subject to an
Ethics Complaint and brought before the Ethics Commission.
Councilman Williams asked whether the City can adopt its own Ethics rules.
Attorney Dickens in response to Councilman Williams' inquiry said the City can adopt
additional Ethics rules however the City is still governed by Miami-Dade County's Ethics.
(Q) REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilwoman Odom shared that she had attended a Miami-Dade County Community
Relations Advisory Committee meeting regard the Trayvon Martin Verdict. She asked whether
the City of Miami Gardens had a plan in place depending on outcome of the verdict.
Mayor Gilbert in response to Councilwoman Odom replied the answer is, "Yes."
Vice Mayor Davis stated the Council will not tolerate any unrest in the City of Miami
Gardens, if there is an unfavorable verdict.
Mayor Gilbert said he has thought a lot about this issue and shared we do not want to
hear the name Trayvon Martin ten years from now, and associate it with riots. He is a teenager
who was killed when he was walking home from a store after buying snacks. He opined we owe
Trayvon Martin and his family more than that. We all bring to that hearing our particular
experiences and prejudices therefore we are all going to think we know what the verdict should
be. He said he has his opinion of what the verdict should be, but the system is the system in
America. We do not adjudicate whether you did it. We adjudicate what the evidence will show.
That is the system we have. It is not perfect. It is not great but it is the best in the world. He
conveyed his hopes that the jury that interprets the law and the fact brings forward a just verdict.
In the event they do not, the Vice Mayor is exactly right this community is not served by not
guilty verdict, and it absolutely will not be tolerated. The City of Miami Gardens Police
Department has a plan in place to deal with any unrest.
Mayor Gilbert introduced some special guests in the audience: Newly Elected Mayor of
North Miami Mayor, Lucie Tondreau, City Attorney Regine Monestime, and City Manager
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Stephen E. Johnson.
(R) WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
(S) ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before t ' ody, and upon a motion being duly
made and seconded the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.
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Attest: Oliver Gilbert, Mayor
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