HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.24.2012 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, OCTOBER 24, 2012
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OCTOBER 24, 2012
(A) CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens met in regular session, Wednesday,
October 24, 2012, beginning at 7:10 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, Felicia Robinson, David Williams
Jr., and Erhabor Ighodaro. Councilman Andre Williams was not present.
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
Special City Council Minutes—September 14,2012
Motion offered by Councilman David Williams Jr., seconded by Vice Mayor Davis to
approve the minutes, with necessary corrections, if any.
There being no discussion, the motion to approve passed and carried by a unanimous
voice vote.
Special City Council Minutes—September 26,2012
Motion offered by Councilman David Williams Jr., seconded by Councilwoman Odom to
approve the minutes, with necessary corrections, if any.
There being no discussion, the motion to approve passed and carried by a unanimous
voice vote.
(E) ORDER OF BUSINESS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda at this time)
Councilwoman Robinson asked that a Pink Week Presentation be placed on the agenda as
Item F-4)
The following items were added to the official agenda, as items K-10 and K-11,
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respectively:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING COUNCILWOMAN LILLIE Q.
ODOM'S APPOINTMENT OF ANITA PINDER TO THE DR. MARTIN
LUTHER KING, JR., HOLIDAY STEERING COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING COUNCILWOMAN FELICIA
ROBINSON'S APPOINTMENT OF KAREN B. LAING TO THE DR. MARTIN
LUTHER KING, JR., HOLIDAY STEERING COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Item K-2 was pulled from the Consent Agenda by Councilwoman Robinson.
Mayor Gilbert clarified that it was not necessary for individual council members'
appointments to be confirmed by the council before an appointee can serve on a committee. All
that is needed is for the Council member to send an email or letter to the City Clerk.
Motion offered by Vice Mayor Davis, seconded by Councilman David Williams Jr., to
approve the official agenda, with the additions. There being no discussion, the motion passed
and carried by a unanimous voice vote, of the members present.
(F) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 minutes each)
F-1) City Manager—Employee Recognition
Manager Crew presented five year service pins to Police Department Personnel.
F-2) Greater Miami Gardens Chamber of Commerce
James Bussey, Chair of the Miami Gardens Chamber of Commerce appeared before the
City Council to recount what has transpired with the Chamber over the last twelve months.
February 2011, this Council adopted a resolution establishing the Miami Gardens Chamber of
Commerce. Antranette Pierre was the first director of the Chamber. However, the Chamber was
not in a position at that time to provide the necessary benefits to draw members. Elbert Waters
was appointed Interim Director after Ms. Pierre's departure. He took over the Business Initiative
Program. Mr. Waters did a good job with that program however the membership did not grow.
Ula Zucker Williams is the current Executive Director of the Miami Gardens Chamber of
Commerce.
Ula Zucker Williams, Executive Director of the Miami Gardens Chamber of Commerce
appeared before the Council and shared prior to being hired not much had been done to keep the
Chamber organized. Within the past four (4) months the Chamber taxes have been filed and
other affairs of the Chamber are now in order. The process is underway to build a website for
the Chamber, which should be completed by December 15, 2012. New members are very
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receptive about being a part of the Miami Gardens Chamber. The business incentive program is
still available. The Chamber will be hosting a Crime Prevention meeting in November. A
holiday party is planned for December.
Mayor Gilbert suggested making this information available on the city's website.
F-3) Skanska-City Hall Complex monthly report
Brandon DeCarlo, Director of Capital Improvement Projects for the City of Miami
Gardens appeared before the City Council to update them on the progress of the City Hall
Project. He indicated the information provided in the package is from September therefore, that
information is four weeks behind. If you pass by the area you will notice the tremendous
progress Skanska is making.
Nicole Herms, Skanska representative appeared before the City Council to expound on
the project. The foundations are completed for city hall and the police building. The first second
and third floor slabs for city hall are complete. The first floor slab for the police department is
also completed. Skansa is preparing for its second job fair. Now that more contractors are on
board it is now to re-partner with Jog Corps. Skansa also partnered with Work Force One and
was able to provide contractors with good labor workers.
Councilman David Williams Jr., commended Skanska and its entire development team
for their community partnership. The project at Miami Carol City Elementary school is
unbelievable.
F-4) Councilwoman Robinson—Pink Week Event.
Councilwoman Robinson appeared before the City Council and shared that October is
Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The City of Miami Gardens is hosting a Pink Week, in
support of Breast Cancer awareness. She shared with the Council a Congressional Record
document issued by Congresswoman Frederica Wilson. This Congressional Record placed
emphases on Councilwoman Robinson and the important work she has been doing for many
years, promoting Breast Cancer Awareness, in the community.
(G) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sharon Frazier-Stephens, 145 NE 193`d Street, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before
the City Council to comment on a much needed job fair for the residents of Miami Gardens.
Marvlyn Scott, a representative of All Star HR, 17600 NW 5`h Avenue, #121, Miami
Gardens, Florida, appeared before the City Council in support of Item K-4. She announced the
Job Fair,November 9, 2012. The job fair is designed specifically for Miami Gardens' residents.
The focus is to get people working especially for the holiday season.
(I� ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
H-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE
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CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES TO INCLUDE SECTION 4-46 -
"SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LIVE REMOTE
BROADCASTS"; 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 III)
Mayor Gilbert passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Davis and explained this item was brought
to him by staff.
Shellie Ransom-Jackson, Building Official/Code Department Director appeared before
the City Council to expound on this item. She explained a local radio station representative
came to her asking about the City's Special Event Permit process. The concern was sometimes
local businesses wanted to do advertisements. The City's permit process is quite cumbersome to
have to come in and obtain a permit each time. From that concern, the following ordinance is
being presented for Council's approval, which would allow for an annual Live Broadcast Permit.
Any radio or television station hired by local businesses in the City of Miami Gardens will be
able to obtain this permit.
Motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilman David Williams Jr., to adopt
this item on first reading.
There being no discussion,the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 6-0 vote.
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilwoman Odom: Yes
Councilwoman Robinson: Yes
Councilman Andre Williams: Not present
Councilman David Williams Jr.: 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)
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-162-1757
J-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FISCAL YEAR
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2012 -2013 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
("CDBG") PUBLIC SERVICE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
TWELVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($12,500.00) TO KRISTI
HOUSE, INC., AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT FOR THIS
PURPOSE; 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 Councilman David Williams Jr., seconded by Councilman Ighodaro to
adopt this item.
Manager Crew explained this is the last of the contracts for the Social Services.
There being no further discussion,the motion to adopt passed and carried by a unanimous
voice vote of the members present.
(I) CONSENT AGENDA:
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-163-1758
K-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE RELAY FOR
LIFE OF MIAMI GARDENS/OPA-LOCKA 2013 EVENTS;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-164-1759
K-3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT
SUBMITTED BY M & M INVESTMENT, INC. FOR PROPERTY
GENERALLY LOCATED AT N.W. 177TH STREET AND N.W.
27TH 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. 2012-165-1760
K-4) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING A JOB FAIR TO BE
HOSTED BY ALL STAR HR, THE GREATER CARIBBEAN
AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND HOLY FAMILY
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EPISCOPAL CHURCH; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN ERHABOR IGHODARO)
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-166-1761
K-5) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA
LEGISLATURE TO AMEND FLORIDA STATUTE 790.33, "THE
JOE CARLUCCI UNIFORM FIREARMS ACT" TO PROVIDE
CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS TO CONSIDER THE ENACTMENT OF
STRICTER FIREARM CONTROL MEASURES TO PROTECT
THE SAFETY OF THEIR CITIZENS AT CITY PARKS AND
PLAYGROUNDS; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE
CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT III)
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-167-1762
K-6) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RATIFYING APPOINTMENT OF
C. VERNON MARTIN TO THE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE; FOR A ONE YEAR TERM;
PROVIDING FOR REPRESENTATION; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN
ERHABOR IGHODARO)
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-168-1763
K-7) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RATIFYING APPOINTMENT OF
VIVIANNA SMITH TO THE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE; FOR A ONE YEAR TERM;
PROVIDING FOR REPRESENTATION; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER
GILBERT)
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-169-1764
K-8) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RATIFYING APPOINTMENT OF
PHYLLIS SLOANE SIMPKINS TO THE DR. MARTIN LUTHER
KING JR. ADVISORY COMMITTEE; FOR A ONE YEAR TERM;
PROVIDING FOR REPRESENTATION; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY VICE MAYOR LISA C.
DAVIS)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2012-170-1765
K-9) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING COUNCILMAN
DAVID WILLIAMS JR'S APPOINTMENT OF NORVICK MYERS
TO THE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., ADVISORY
COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
COUNCILMAN DAVID WILLIAMS JR.)
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-171-1766
K-10) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING
COUNCILWOMAN LILLIE Q. ODOM'S APPOINTMENT OF
ANITA PINDER TO THE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.,
HOLIDAY STEERING COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN
LILLIE Q. ODOM)
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-171-1766-A
K-11) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING
COUNCILWOMAN FELICIA ROBINSON'S APPOINTMENT OF
KAREN B. LAING TO THE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.,
HOLIDAY STEERING COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN
FELICIA ROBINSON)
Motion Offered by Vice Mayor Davis, seconded by Councilwoman Odom to adopt the
Consent Agenda.
There being no discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a unanimous voice
vote of the members present.
(L) RESOLUTION(S):
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-172-1767
K-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING INFORMED
FAMILIES' RED RIBBON WEEK CAMPAIGN; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER
GILBERT III)
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Councilwoman Robinson explained she pulled the item from the Consent Agenda so that
Councilman David Williams Jr., would have an opportunity to recuse himself from the
proceeding.
Mayor Gilbert explained Councilman David Williams Jr., has a conflict with this item
therefore,he is recused from voting.
Motion offered by Councilman Ighodaro, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis to adopt this
item.
There being no discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a unanimous voice
vote of the members present.
(M) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
M-1) City Manager's Monthly Report
M-2) City of Miami Gardens Monthly Police Report
Manager Crew said there is only one item for the December Zoning meeting and request
to have that item considered at the regular city council meeting.
Mayor Gilbert in response to Manager Crew's request replied, "Absolutely."
Manager Crew invited everybody to come out to the staff Halloween Costume Party.
(N) REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilman David Williams Jr., thanked the Chief and Deputy Chief of Police for
participating in the crime initiative workshop held last week. He further thanked the Council
members for their support and shared he received great feedback from the community about the
workshop. He said he is now ready for the second phase of this initiative.
Councilwoman Robinson encouraged everyone's participation during the Pink Week
events. She shared on October 31St there will be a costume party as part of the Pink Week
activities. She reminded everyone that early detection is our best protection.
Councilwoman Odom reported the City received a plaque from the Miami-Dade County
Historic Preservation Board due to the historic designation of the Sunshine Industrial Park Arch,
and the historic farm house at NW 12th Avenue and 185th Street. She further announced the
Elderly Affairs Advisory Committee will be hosting an Intergenerational Fashion Show,
November 10th at Miami Carol City High School, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Councilman Ighodaro announced his inaugural meeting of the Elders Council/100
Women of Virtue will take place November 8th from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the City Hall City
Council Chambers. Women 70 years and older are invited to attend. He further shared that the
Miami Gardens Bunche Park Neighborhood Watch has changed its meeting date to the first
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Thursday of every month.
Vice Mayor Davis thanked everyone, especially the Council for coming out to her Vice
Mayor's Reception. The event was very well attended. She further announced that she will be
hosting a free Diabetes Awareness Event, Sunday, November 18th from 4-7 p.m., at the Betty T.
Ferguson Recreational Complex.
Mayor Gilbert announced a memorial service celebrating the live of Fitzroy S. Taylor,
family member of City Clerk Ronetta Taylor will be held, Saturday, October 27`x', at the Greater
Miami Church of God Church, 1695 Opa-locka Boulevard from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon.
Mayor Gilbert said he would like for staff to review all the committees established by the
Council and whether they are active. He further asked for a centralized calendar of all the
meetings held by local crime watches and community groups. He shared the Mayor sits on the
Education Compact, and although he has an abiding love for education, he does not have the
time to sit. He asked Councilwoman Robinson to sit on the Education Compact, on his behalf.
Councilwoman Robinson agreed to sit on the Education Compact.
Mayor Gilbert shared the City's tenth birthday is coming up next year (2013), and he
wanted every activity sponsored by the City to mention the fact that the tenth year anniversary is
coming up (MLK event, etc). He asked the City Manager to explore having a ten year
commemorative pin. He said the tenth anniversary activities will also take some planning
therefore he asked Councilwoman Odom and Vice Mayor Davis to serve on that planning
committee. Both agreed.
Mayor Gilbert further shared that one of the things that he did not realized Mayor Gibson
did so many of were proclamations. He said there are a lot of worthy causes, but we give days
away fairly easy. He acknowledged the Clerk's Office gets a lot of pressure to have it done. He
said that is not going to be done that way anymore. He opined when you give somebody a day, it
should mean something. He directed the City Clerk to develop something, a meaningful
presentation that can be given to people for special occasions, which does not involve giving
away the calendar. He opined when we proclaim a day, it should mean something.
(0) WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
(P) ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion to come before this Body, and upon a motion being
duly made the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Oliver Gilbert, Mayor
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Attest:
Ronetta Taylor, M- , City Clerk
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