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CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
(A) ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 1515 NW 167`x'
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 Felicia Robinson, David Williams Jr., and Erhabor
Ighodaro. Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom was not present due to travels outside of the United
States.
Motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to excuse
Councilwoman Odom's absence.
Also in attendance were: City Manager Dr. Danny O. Crew, City Attorney Sonja K.
Dickens and City Clerk Ronetta Taylor.
(B) INVOCATION
Invocation delivered by Dr. G. David Horton.
(C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recited in unison
(D) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular 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. This motion passed and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
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The City's newest elected Official, Rodney Harris was sworn in by the City Clerk.
Councilman Harris represents Residential Area Seat 3.
(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-15 "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA,
SUPPORTING BIG DREAMS FOR KIDS "GOSPEL EXPLOSION" EVENT BY
WAIVING THE PARK RENTAL FEE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
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Item L-1 was moved forward on the agenda to be heard as Item K-16.
Motion offered by Councilman David Williams Jr., seconded by Vice Mayor Davis to
approve the Official Agenda, with the necessary additions/changes. This motion passed and
carried by a unanimous voice vote.
(F) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 minutes each)
F-1) Mayor Oliver Gilbert—Miami Gardens Junior Council Report
Aaliyah Thomas, Junior Council Mayor appeared before the City Council to solicit
support for the "Council's" holiday project, consisting of non-perishable food items as well as
toys. Five families will be identified from area schools to receive these items. The event will
take place at Paradise Room, in the Betty T. Ferguson Recreation Complex, on December 22,
2012, at 11:00 a.m. She asked the Council to assist by contributing to the purchase of the much
needed items.
Vice Mayor Davis asked how many turkeys were needed.
Ms. Thomas in response to Vice Mayor Davis' question, answered that thirty(30)turkeys
would be needed.
Vice Mayor Davis said she would donate some turkeys for this event.
F 2) Viee Mayor-Lisa G. Davis Miami Channettes, .
F-3) Vice Mayor Lisa C. Davis—Diabetes Awareness Event
Charlene Meriedy, Consultant appeared before the City Council to expound on Vice
Mayor Davis' Diabetes Awareness Event to be held, November 18`h, from 4-7 p.m., at the Betty
T. Ferguson Recreational Complex. The event is free. There will be fabulous door prizes as
well as delicious food. A fashion show emphasizing healthy lifestyles as well as health care
provides will also speak. In addition,health care and fashion vendors will be present.
F-4) Councilman David Williams Jr.
Councilman Williams acknowledged Ms. Maisha Copeland, the Activities Director at
Miami Carol City High School for her exemplary community outreach.
F-5) Police Department Presentation
Chief Matthew Boyd presented the distinguished recognition of Office of the Month to
Officer Eddo Trimimo for his outstanding police work, and making a difference in this
community. .
(G) PUBLIC COMMENTS
A representative from County Commissioner Barbara Jordan's office appeared before the
Council to everyone out to the Commissioner's Music in the Park event, Friday, December 7,
2012 at the Betty T. Ferguson Amphitheater, from 6:30—9:30 p.m.
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J. Phillip Tavernier, 2750 NW 172"d Terrace, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before
the City Council to invite everyone out to an event at Florida Memorial University on November
28`h. The event will feature noted "Author and Economic Empowerment Evangelist Maggie
Anderson who wrote the book"Our Black Year."
Patricia Lightfoot, 2750 NW 172"d Terrace, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the
Council to provide a verbal report on the CAC Advisory Committee. She said that she is
collecting committee applications of those individuals interested in serving on this committee.
Jerome McNeil, a photographer in the Miami Area appeared before the City Council to
express concern with not being able to obtain vendor space at the 2013 Jazz in the Gardens
event. He shared that he has in the past, been able to work this event however, for some reason
is being shut out this year.
Mayor Gilbert asked Mr. McNeil to meet with Vernita Nelson, Assistant City Manager
with regard to this complaint.
Sporty Young, a representative of the Crestview/Rolling Oaks Ambassadors Senior
group, with a residential address at 19025 NW 23`d Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared
before the City Council to express concern with the lack of communication and information
being provided by the city to the various senior groups.
Mayor Gilbert recalled when this conversation was had two years ago, the group wanted
to remain independent of the city.
Mr. Young said that is correct. The only thing his group is asking is to be included in
whatever new programs or events are provided, by the city. They are still seniors, and do not
mind paying for the activities.
Councilwoman Robinson clarified all that Mr. Young is asking is for a representative
from his senior group to be invited to the meetings.
Mayor Gilbert asked Daniel Rosemond, Assistant City Manager to meet with Mr. Young
about his concerns.
Flora Johnson, 1910 NW 163`d Street Road, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the
City Council to thank the Council, staff, Miami Carol City High School, WalMart, the Miami
Gardens Police Department, and residents for their support of the Intergenerational Fashion
Show, held November 10th.
(I) ORDINANCES) FOR FIRST READING:
H-1) AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY'S BUDGET FOR
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THE 2011-2012 FISCAL YEAR; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO MAKE CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL
ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR AN
ADDITIONAL READING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S
CHARTER; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Manager Crew explained the rationale for adopting this item as an emergency measure.
Motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, 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 6-0 vote.
Vice Mayor Davis: Yes
Councilman Harris: Yes
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilwoman Odom: Out of the country
Councilwoman Robinson: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
(I) ORDINANCES) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
ORDINANCE NO. 2012-14-287
I-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE
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 before sharing his rationale for
sponsoring this item.
Vice Mayor Davis 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 Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilman Harris and Councilwoman
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Robinson to adopt this item.
There being no discussion,the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 6-0 vote.
Councilman Harris: Yes
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilwoman Odom: Out of the country
Councilwoman Robinson: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Vice Mayor Davis: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
ORDINANCE NO. 2012-15-288
I-2) AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY'S BUDGET FOR
THE 2011-2012 FISCAL YEAR; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO MAKE CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL
ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR AN
ADDITIONAL READING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S
CHARTER; 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 Ighodaro to adopt this
item on second reading. A final reading and adoption will be held, December 12, 2012.
There being no discussion, the motion to adopt on second reading passed and carried by a
6-0 vote.
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilwoman Odom: Out of the country
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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RESOLUTION NO. 2012-173-1768
K-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AN APPROVED
OUTSIDE COUNSEL LIST; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-174-1769
K-2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
OF A CHANGE ORDER TO BEA ARCHITECTS, INC. IN THE
AMOUNT OF THIRTY SIX THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED
SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($36,965.00) FOR
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES AT NORTH
DADE OPTIMIST PARK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-175-1770
K-3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, CANCELLING THE DECEMBER
5, 2012 ZONING MEETING; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-176-1771
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 AGREEMENT
WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY-TWO THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED
FIFTY DOLLARS ($52,650.00) FOR IRRIGATION SERVICES
ALONG THE STATE ROAD 7/ NW 2ND AVENUE CORRIDOR, 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. 2012-177-1772
K-5) 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
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WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT
DISTRICT (SFWMD), FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT
FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($24,000.00) FOR THE NW 178TH DRIVE
STORMWATER OUTFALL RETROFITTING PROJECT, A COPY
OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A";
AUTHORIZING A MATCH IN FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
SEVENTY-SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS ($76,000.00); 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. 2012-178-1773
K-6) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE SAN
SALVADOR MASONIC LODGE AND THE BLACK BIKERS
ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA'S ANNUAL "TURKEY
RUN" EVENT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-179-1774
K-7) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THAT CERTAIN
AMENDMENT NO. 2 BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS AND THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO TRANSFER
FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED FOURTEEN
THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR DOLLARS
($214,554.00) FROM THE MIAMI CAROL CITY PARK PROJECT
TO THE MIAMI GARDENS COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT,
NUNC PRO TUNC; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-180-1775
K-8) 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, AMENDMENTS 1, 2 AND 3 TO
THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT WITH SHOTSPOTTER, INC.,
COPIES OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO; PROVIDING FOR
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2012-181-1776
K-9) 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 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF SHOTSPOTTER GUNSHOT DETECTION
SENSORS ON SCHOOL BOARD OWNED PROPERTY, 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. 2012-182-1777
K-10) 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 FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, INC., FOR
THE INSTALLATION OF SHOTSPOTTER GUNSHOT
DETECTION SENSORS ON STREET LIGHT POLES, 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. 2012-183-1778
K-11) 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 ACCEPTANCE OF
THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
GRANT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013, IN THE AMOUNT OF TEN
THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR DOLLARS
($10,334.00), 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. 2012-184-1779
K-12) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
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MANAGER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY IN THE AMOUNT FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND, THIRTY-
THREE DOLLARS ($55,033.00) FOR THE PURCHASE OF TEN
(10) TWO-WAY VEHICLE RADIO DEVICES FOR THE MIAMI
GARDENS POLICE DEPARTMENT ONLY; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-185-1780
K-13) 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 MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY TO
ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A COORDINATED EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, 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. 2012-186-1781
K-14) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT TO THE
FLORIDA LEGISLATURE IN ITS EFFORTS TO ELIMINATE
HUMAN TRAFFICKING; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY VICE MAYOR LISA DAVIS)
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-187-1782
K-15) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING BIG DREAMS FOR
KIDS "GOSPEL EXPLOSION" EVENT BY WAIVING THE PARK
RENTAL FEE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-188-1783
L-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE
OF THAT CERTAIN DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE
COVENANTS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK
11567, AT PAGE 936, THAT DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE
COVENANTS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK
25202, AT PAGE 817, AND THAT DECLARATION OF
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RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL
RECORDS BOOK 25984, AT PAGE 4715, ALL IN THE OFFICIAL
RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Motion offered by Vice Mayor Davis, seconded by Councilman Williams 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. 2012-189-1784
L-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE WITH
THE JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER AS IT
RELATES TO THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF A SENIOR
CENTER AT THE "OLD ARCHDIOCESE PROPERTY";
PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE
CITY MANAGER)
Daniel Rosemond, Assistant City Manager said the city has been exploring the
possibilities of developing the"Old Archdiocese Property" and has had preliminary conversation
with representatives from Jessie Trice Community Health Center. Staff believes this is
something that warrants further discussion and study. Staff is asking for Council's approval to
proceed. This does not in any way obligate the City to anything with respect to Jessie Trice
Community Health Center.
Motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilman Williams to adopt this item.
Vice Mayor Davis for clarification purposes asked whether a health center as well as a
senior center would go on this property.
Assistant City Manager Rosemond in response to Vice Mayor Davis" question said the
intent is that hopefully this would be a dual purpose facility.
Councilwoman Robinson commented this item is to just get some clarification as to what
it is exactly Jessie Trice would be doing. The City is not agreeing to do anything at this point
besides having discussions.
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Assistant City Manager Rosemond in response to Councilwoman Robinson's comments
said that is correct.
Mayor Gilbert said he was going to support the item however the senior center
component needs to be there.
There being no further discussion, the motion to adopt this item passed and carried by a
unanimous voice vote of the members present.
(M) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
Attorney Dickens congratulated Councilman Harris and welcomed him to the Council.
Manager Crew said the city has been in negotiations with the police, public works and
general employee's unions. The one that will probably conclude first is the general employee's
union. He said Council has a specific role in this process. It is now time to get the Council
involved. He said he would like to set up a time when the city's negotiations counsel can come
to Council to explain the process, and get some guidance.
Mayor Gilbert clarified whether the City Manager was asking for a shade meeting.
Attorney Dickens said she was not sure it this meeting was being called properly. She
said the city will follow the statutory process.
Manager Crew suggested having this meeting the third week in December.
Mayor Gilbert asked the City Attorney to start the process to bring this item to the next
meeting.
City Clerk Taylor thanked the Council members and residents for their support during her
time of bereavement.
(N) REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilman Ighodaro congratulated Councilman Harris on his recent election win. He
further stated the City should have an established policy for the naming of streets. He said he
would be bringing an item at the next Council meeting to address that. He further shared that he
has asked the city manager to look at expanding the city's website to make it more informative.
He encouraged everyone to attend the S.A.V.I.O.R. March scheduled for December 8`h, starting
at 11:30 a.m., at Mt. Zion A.M.E Church.
Mayor Gilbert for clarification purposes whether the item Councilman Ighodaro intends
to bring at the next Council meeting has to do with the street naming process or an actual street
naming item.
Councilman Ighodaro in response to Mayor Gilbert's inquiry said he wanted to know
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what the process.
Mayor Gilbert informed Councilman Ighodaro that a street naming process is in place.
The item has to have a unanimous vote of the Council.
Attorney Dickens said she can get together with Councilman Ighodaro to show him the
process. The item has to be sponsored by a Council member.
Councilman Williams commended the police department for doing a great jog with such
limited funds. He conveyed his hope that the city will move forward with its crime initiative.
He further shared that he attended a meeting at Rainbow Park Elementary School prior to
tonight's meeting. He said he was amazed with the attendance, there was well over one hundred
parents attending that meeting. The garden at Scott Lake Elementary School will be finalized,
Saturday, November 17th. He further announced that the second annual Elementary Science and
Engineering Fair will take place, December 10 and 11 at St. Thomson University, with the
awards ceremony being held on December 11 th at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex.
Councilwoman Robinson shared the Pink Week Activities all went off very well. There
was a lot of information sharing with the residents. She conveyed appreciation to those that
attended.
Councilman Harris thanked the community for electing him as their City Council
member representing Residential Area Seat 3. He said that he looks forward to working with
everyone on the dais. He further thanked his family for their hard work.
Vice Mayor Davis congratulated Councilman Harris on his election win. She further
encouraged everyone to come out to the Diabetes Awareness Event scheduled for Sunday,
November 18th at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex, from 4-7 p.m. She further
wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Manager Crew announced Major Steve List retired this past month. Captain Alfred
Lewers has now been promoted to Major.
Manager Crew and City Attorney Dickens announced that they would be out of the office
the following week.
Mayor Gilbert asked the City Clerk, City Manager and City Attorney to poll the Council
to get a date for the retreat. He further stated for the past year, the city has not had either a state
of federal lobbyist. He shared that Yolanda Cash-Jackson has continued to work with the City.
He asked that an item be brought to the Council at the next Council meeting engaging a state
lobbyist. There are some issues at the state level, especially the water issue that affects Miami
Gardens' residents. He further shared that he has been in discussion with the Miami-Dade
County School Board about the utilization of property for youth activities. He said more
information on this issue will be forthcoming.
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Mayor Gilbert talked about the turkey give-away he recently held in the City. He
expressed concern with the individuals who came to get a turkey even though they did not need
it, and there were other individuals more in need, which did not get a turkey. He further asked
that individuals not curse people out over a free turkey. Turkey give-aways are designed to
make sure those people in need have a good Thanksgiving
Mayor Gilbert wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
(0) WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
(P) ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before this Body, and upon a motion being duly
made, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Attest: Oliver Gilbert, Mayor
Ro etta Taylor, MMC, ity Clerk
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