HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.05.2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 5, 2014
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 5, 2014
(A) CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Wednesday, February 5, 2014, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 1515 NW
167th 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, Erhabor Ighodaro,
and Felicia Robinson. Councilman David Williams Jr., arrived at 7:02 p.m.
Also in attendance were: City Manager Cameron 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
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Motion offered by Councilwoman Odom, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis to approve the
minutes, with necessary corrections, if any. This motion passed and passed by a unanimous vote
of the members present.
(E) ORDER OF BUSINESS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda at this time)
Item K-15 was pulled from the Consent Agenda by Vice Mayor Davis
Motion offered by Councilman Ighodaro, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis to approve the
official agenda with the necessary changes. There being no further discussion, the motion to
approve passed and carried by a unanimous vote of the members present.
(F) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 minutes each)
F-1) Councilman Williams Special Presentations
Councilman Williams presented Certificate of Special Recognition to the local Miami-
Dade School Principals and schools for participation in the Third Annual Miami Gardens
Elementary Science and Engineering Fair held December 9, 2013.
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F-2) City Manager Cameron Benson — Introduction of Chaplain for the Miami
Gardens Police Department
Interim Chief Miller appeared before the City Council to introduce the Chaplains for the
City of Miami Gardens as follows: Pastor Aaron Jackson, Millrock Holy Missionary Baptist
Church; Pastor Arthur Jackson, III, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church; Pastor Percy Ransom,
Cosmopolitan Baptist Church and Rabbi Bentzion Korf, Friends of Lubavitch.
(G) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Floyd C. Parker, 1851 NW 187th Street, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the
City Council appeared before the City Council to express his views about the Charter and the
Mayor's role as outlined in this document.
Reverend Nettie B. Davis, 16400 NW 15th Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared
before the City Council to invite everyone out to the National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness event
scheduled for Saturday, February 8, 2014.
(H) ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
H-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2,
ARTICLE IX OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADD
SECTION 2-736 TO CREATE THE FIRST SOURCE HIRING
REFERRAL PROGRAM; 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)
Mayor Gilbert passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Davis before sharing his rationale for
sponsoring this item. He shared we are approaching the 60 Million Dollar General Obligation
Bond. Of importance is having the residents benefit from the opportunities created when the city
actually spend money. This item partners with South Florida Workforce to help target hiring,
especially when it comes to construction or building. We want residents to have the first
opportunity to be hired.
Motion offered Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to adopt this item
on first reading.
There being discussion, the motion to adopt on first reading passed and carried by a 7-0
vote of the Council.
Councilman Harris: Yes
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Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilwoman Odom: Yes
Councilwoman Robinson: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
Vice Mayor Davis: Yes
After this vote was taken,Vice Mayor Davis relinquished the gavel to Mayor Gilbert.
(I) ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(J) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(K) CONSENT AGENDA:
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-21-1999
K-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGING MAYOR
OLIVER GILBERT'S APPOINTMENT OF REGINALD LEON TO
THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A THREE YEAR
TERM; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-22-2000
K-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGING MAYOR
OLIVER GILBERT'S APPOINTMENT OF JOHN ZEIGLER TO
THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A THREE YEAR
TERM; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-23-2001
K-3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGING MAYOR
OLIVER GILBERT'S APPOINTMENT OF KATHLEEN PRINCE
TO THE ELDERLY AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A
THREE YEAR TERM; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
RESOLUTION NO.2014-24-2002
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K-4) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGING MAYOR
OLIVER GILBERT'S APPOINTMENT OF EDWIN C. COLLINS
TO THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A THREE
YEAR TERM; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-25-2003
K-5) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGING VICE
MAYOR LISA C. DAVIS' APPOINTMENT OF FATHER HORACE
WARD TO THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A
THREE TERM; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY VICE MAYOR LISA C. DAVIS)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-26-2004
K-6) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGING
COUNCILMAN DAVID WILLIAMS JR'S APPOINTMENT OF
TANYA JAMES TO THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FOR A THREE YEAR TERM; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN DAVID WILLIAMS
JR.)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-27-2005
K-7) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE 2014
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE COMMISSION FOR
WOMEN; APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR
THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY CLERK)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-28-2006
K-8) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE 2014
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE ELDERLY AFFAIRS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY CLERK)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-29-2007
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K-9) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA ADOPTING THE 2014 STATE
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER
GILBERT)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-30-2008
K-10) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL 385
AND SENATE BILL 456 TO RAISE THE STATE MINIMUM
WAGE TO TEN DOLLARS AND TEN CENTS ($10.10) PER
HOUR; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
VICE MAYOR LISA C. DAVIS)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-31-2009
K-11) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL
UNIVERSITY GREEN FAMILY FOUNDATION
NEIGHBORHOODHELP PROGRAM; WAIVING THE RENTAL
FEES FOR THEIR USE OF THE SPACE AT THE BETTY T.
FERGUSON RECREATIONAL COMPLEX FOR THE PROGRAM
FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO
THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN DAVID WILLIAMS JR.)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-32-2010
K-12) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, REALLOCATING SURPLUS
FUNDS FROM THE THIRD ANNUAL CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR TO SUPPORT
SCIENCE RELATED INITIATIVES IN THE CITY; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN
DAVID WILLIAMS JR.)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-33-2011
K-13) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
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ALLOCATION OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00),
FROM THE WORKING CAPITAL RESERVE FUND, TO
SUPPORT THE EXPRESSION OF ARTS EVENT IN
COMMEMORATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
COUNCILWOMAN LILLIE Q. ODOM)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-34-2012
K-14) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST,
RESPECTIVELY THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT WITH THE
GREATER MIAMI GARDENS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES DURING FISCAL YEAR 2014, A COPY
OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A";
AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF FIFTY THOUSAND
DOLLAR ($50,000.00) FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES; AND THE
ALLOCATION OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) IN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR
THE PROMOTION OF THE CITY'S BUSINESS INCENTIVE
PROGRAM; 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. 2014-35-2013
K-15) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL
OF THAT CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH O'BRIEN'S RESPONSE
MANAGEMENT INC., FOR EMERGENCY DEBRIS
MONITORING SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-36-2014
K-16) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID TO H & R
PAVING, INC., FOR THE COMPLETION OF ROAD MILLING
AND RESURFACING IN THE ANDOVER AREA; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS, IN AN
THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE
THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED TWELVE DOLLARS
($635,712.00), WHICH INCLUDES 10% CONTINGENCY, FOR
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THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis, and
Councilwoman Odom to adopt the Consent Agenda. There being no discussion, the motion to
adopt passed and carried by unanimous vote of the City Council.
(L) RESOLUTION(S):
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-37-2015
K-14) 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 THE HEALTH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA FOR
THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE HEALTHY
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE, IN THE AMOUNT
OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
($125,000.00); A COPY 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)
Vice Mayor Davis said this is such a great initiative and just wanted the residents to know
more about it.
Denese Williams, City of Miami Gardens' Grant Administrator appeared before the City
Council to expound on this initiative. She explained the City of Miami Gardens was one of
eleven municipalities in Miami-Dade County that applied for the Health Foundation of South
Florida Healthy Community Partnership Initiative grant. The City of Miami Gardens was one of
two (2) communities to be awarded 3.2 Million Dollars over the next six (6)years.
Motion offered by Vice Mayor Davis, seconded by Councilman Harris to adopt this item.
There being no further discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a unanimous
vote of the Council.
QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS:
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(M) ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING):
None
(N) ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(0) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARINGS)
None
(P) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
P-1) Bus Circular Study Report
Corradino Group appeared before the City Council to provide a brief PowerPoint
presentation on the Bus Circular Study. A feasibility study was done to determine the transit was
generated as well as cost. Interaction with residents was also conducted. Hours of operations
would be from 7:00 a.m. — 7:00 p.m., with five (5) stops per hour, on both the western and
eastern area. A copy of this report is attached and made a part of the record, as exhibit"A."
P-2) City Manager's Monthly Report
Report provided as part of the Agenda Package
P-3) Skanska/URS—City Hall Update
Nicole Heran, representative from Skanska appeared before the City Council and shared
based on the information we have today, the City Hall project is substantially nearing
completion. The final inspection will be on February 28, 2014. It is anticipated a move in date
for the City Hall Complex on or before April 25, 2014. Based on the information we have today,
the police department will be inspected on or before October 5, 2014, with anticipated move in
date on or before December 1, 2014.
Vice Mayor Davis asked for clarification on the move in date.
Ms. Heran reiterated that based on the information right now, the anticipated move in
date for City Hall is on or before April 25, 2014.
Vice Mayor Davis asked whether there were any more costs the Council needed to be
aware of, as it relates to City Hall.
Ms. Heran in response to Vice Mayor Davis question responded, currently they were
working through the Miami-Dade Fire Inspection comments. As soon as those are received that
information will be forwarded to city staff for mitigation of possible cost impact.
Manager Benson shared that the City of Miami Gardens has been selected as the National
founder for the 2014 Medlife Foundation United Best Intergenerational Awards Program. He
acknowledged Denese Williams for all of her hard work on this grant.
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(Q) REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilman Williams referenced a newspaper article where the Republican Party
demanded and received an apology from NBC News for erroneous reporting an issue. An on-air
apology was issued by NBC as well as a written apology. He stated that since he has been an
elected official there has been several news stories aired or printed that were inaccurate. For
example when incidents happened in Miami-Dade County it is reported as Miami Gardens, or
when there is an issue with another policing agency or municipality, it is reported as Miami
Gardens. He asked the City Manager to look into this matter.
Councilwoman Robinson announced this month's Meet Me On Monday meeting will
focus on Black History. In addition the topic for this month's health issue is the heart in
recognition of as February National Heart Month. Keeping children safe campaign will also be
discussed. She further announced the additional Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption is in
place.
Councilwoman Odom thanked Reverend Davis for her initiative as relates to HIV/AIDS.
She encouraged everyone to attend the event. She further shared that for Black History Month,
on February 27, 2014 in addition to local art work being displayed, local authors and poets will
also be recognized. This event is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational
Complex.
Councilman Harris announced that Monday. February 10, 2014, starting at 6:30 p.m., a
meeting is scheduled at Harvest Firs Ministries to discuss the issues relating to the rezoning
application.
Vice Mayor Davis thanked Ms. Dorothy Smith for hosting Coconut Cay's first crime
watch meeting. She further thanked the police department for its presence.
Mayor Gilbert announced on February 8, 2014, County Commissioner Jordan is hosting a
Black History Program starting at noon at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex. This
event is open to the public. A Father and Family day event is scheduled for Saturday, February
15th, from noon to five p.m., at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex. The Mayor's
Fitness Challenge is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2014. Also a Heritage Bowl,
scheduled for this weekend at Florida Memorial University.
Mayor Gilbert expounded on Councilman Williams' comments. He said sometimes we
have to do a better job of selling its story. He shared that he along with the City Manager, City
Attorney and Interim Chief of Police is having a meeting on February 10, 2014, with the Miami
Herald Editorial Board. It is the intent of this meeting to provide a more comprehensive picture
of who the city is, what we do and why we are doing it.
(R) WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
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(S) ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before this Body, and upon a motion being made
the meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Attest:
Oliver Gilbert, Mayor
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Ronetta Taylor, MMC ity Clerk
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