HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.08.2011 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE 8, 2011
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 89 2011
(A) CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session on
Wednesday, June 8, 2011, beginning at 7:10 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 1515 NW 167d'
Street, Building 5, Suite 200, Miami Gardens, Florida.
The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Shirley Gibson, Vice
Mayor Aaron Campbell Jr., and Council members Lisa C. Davis, Andre Williams, Felicia
Robinson, David Williams Jr., and Oliver G. Gilbert III.
Also in attendance were: City Manager Dr. Danny O. Crew, City Attorney Sonja K.
Dickens and City Clerk Ronetta Taylor.
(B) INVOCATION
Delivered by Councilman Gilbert.
(C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recited in unison.
(D) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular City Council Minutes—May 25,2011
Motion offered by Councilman Gilbert, seconded by Councilman David Williams to
approve the minutes, with necessary corrections, if any. This motion passed and carried by a 7-0
voice vote.
(E) ORDER OF BUSINESS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda at this time)
Motion offered by Councilman Andre Williams, seconded by Councilman David
Williams Jr., to pull Item K-01) from the Consent Agenda. This motion passed and carried by a
7-0 voice vote.
Clerk Taylor announced that Representative Watson asked to have her presentation(F-1)
moved to the June 22nd City Council Meeting.
Councilman Gilbert asked to have Item F-5)moved forward on the Agenda to be heard as
Item F-1).
Motion offered by Councilman Gilbert, seconded by Councilwoman Davis to approve the
official agenda,with the necessary changes. This motion passed and carried by a 7-0 voice vote.
(F) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 minutes each)
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F 1) State RepfeseaWive Barbara Watson Pes4 begisleAve Sessien Highlights
F-5) Councilman Gilbert—8U Little League Champs
Councilman Gilbert shared that in the very first year this team won the North Miami Title
Little League Championship. In this team's very first year it won the Annual North Miami
Baseball Tournament played at Pepper Park. He presented the team members as well as the
coaches of 8U Little League Champs, with Certificates of Special Recognition for this
outstanding achievement.
F-2) Councilwoman Davis—Silver Knight Winners
Councilwoman Davis along with members of the City Council presented trophies to the
following Silver Knight Winners: Jazim Lightbourn in the category of Drama; Stephanie
Jennings in the category of Speech. Honorable Mentions: Ba'Carri Johnson in the category of
Mathematics and Adrianna Mozel in the category of English.
F-3) Mayor Gibson—Proclamation Father's Appreciation Month
Councilman Gilbert presented the Proclamation proclaiming Father's Appreciation
Month to members of the South Florida Fatherhood Task Force.
F-4) Mayor Gibson—Proclamation Code Enforcement Appreciation Week
Mayor Gibson presented a proclamation proclaiming June 6-10, 2011, as Code
Enforcement Officer's Appreciation Week to the Director and staff of the City's Code
Enforcement Department.
F-5) Commission for Women Advisory Committee—Rose Ceremony Presentation
Margaret Hall, a representative member of the Miami Gardens Commission For Women
appeared before the City Council to bring up the members of the"Commission".
Patsy Green along with members of the Commission For Women presented pink roses to
the City Council as well as staff during the Rose Ceremony. She explained this is a national
symbol that is very popular yet nobody knows just how important it is to our country. Flyers
explained how to celebrate National Rose Month were provided. The Rose is the National floral
symbol, and has been since 1986 when it was signed into law by President Reagan. She further
requested that the Council issue a proclamation proclaiming a National Rose Day, and create a
calendar of events to promote this national symbol.
F-6) City Manager Danny O. Crew—Employee of the Month
Manager Crew bestowed the distinguished honor of Employee of the Month upon
Octavia Taylor, Code Enforcement Supervisor, as Employee of the Month for the Month of May
2011.
F-7) Councilman David Williams Jr., appeared before the City Council and shared the
City of Miami Gardens participated in the largest prevention campaign in the county. That
campaign is the Red Ribbon Campaign. He presented a Certificate of Special Recognition to
Shamira Thurston for her efforts and volunteerism during this Red Ribbon Campaign.
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(G) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Donald Jennings, 18300 NW 5 h Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the
City Council to express concern with the number of traffic accidents occurring on the corner near
his propertdy. He said drivers were inappropriately crossing over lanes to travel north or south
along 183` Street and subsequently causing traffic accidents.
Manager Crew said the Public Works Director will take a look at this and provide a
report to Florida Department of Transportation 183rd Street is a State Road.
Rosetta Rolle Hylton, 20201 NW 42"d Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before
the City Council to share that she attended a workshop approximately two weeks ago where
Mayor Gibson was one of the guest speakers on the panel. She shared that Mayor Gibson
represented the City of Miami Gardens very well. She further shared that two weeks ago there
was a team building event and the City of Miami Gardens' Chief of Police Matthew Boyd was
the main speaker. She said that Chief Boyd did an excellent job as well.
Cheryl Waterman and Amir Waterman, 20340 NW 29`, Court, Miami Gardens, Florida,
appeared before the City Council to express concern with the crime in their area. They indicated
that they had been victimized several times. He asked whether police presence can be increased
in this area.
Mayor Gibson asked whether this area had a Neighborhood Crime Watch.
Mrs. Waterman said she has attended meetings in the neighborhood. She encouraged the
City to increase police patrol in this area.
Mayor Gibson directed the Waterman's to speak with Deputy Chief Miller about their
concerns.
(I) ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
None
(I) ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(J) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(I) CONSENT AGENDA
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-97-1490
K-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXPEND TWENTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE
HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($26,950.00) FROM THE LAW
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ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF
RIFLES AND THE INSTALLATION OF VEHICULAR RIFLE
RACKS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-98-1491
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 SUBORDINATION,
NON-DISTURBANCE AND ATTORNMENT AGREEMENT WITH
MORGAN STANLEY MORTGAGE CAPITAL HOLDINGS LLC
AND BRI 1814 GGOP, LLC., 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)
Motion offered by Councilman Gilbert, seconded by Vice Mayor Campbell to adopt the
Consent Agenda. This motion passed and carried by a 7-0 voice vote.
(L) RESOLUTION(S)
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-99-1492
K-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ADDENDUM TO RENEW THAT
CERTAIN AGREEMENT WITH ASHBRITT, INC., FOR
EMERGENCY DEBRIS REMOVAL SERVICES FOR AN
ADDITIONAL TWO (2) YEAR TERM; PROVIDING FOR
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Councilman Andre Williams emphasized the importance of job creation and asked
whether this item was a part of a bid process.
Manager Crew in response to Councilman Andre Williams' inquiry said the bid was
awarded approximately three years ago. He said the City has never paid this company a nickel
because the City never had to use the company. The company hires local trucking firms to haul
the debris.
Councilman Andre Williams said he was comfortable with this as long as the City had a
component in place to hire local vendors.
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Mayor Gibson shared previously the City hired a local firm to assist with the debris
removal after Hurricane Wilma. That local firm made a substantial amount of money and was
with the City until the end of the clean up process.
Motion offered by Councilman Andre Williams, seconded by Councilwoman Davis and
Councilman Gilbert to adopt this item. This motion passed and carried by a 7-0 voice vote.
(NI) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
No reports.
(N) REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilman Gilbert announced that the fathers will be honored during the Senior's
Program, Tuesday, June 14th. He invited everyone to come out to this exciting event. He wished
every father a Happy Father's Day.
Councilman David Williams Jr., commended Council Assistant Hilary Marshall for her
exemplary assistance. He shared that one of the things that he has been trying to do is to bring
corporations to the City of Miami Gardens that benefits the citizens and children. He shared that
he has been trying to meet with the International Gaming and Fishing Association in Dania. He
said he wanted to meet with the CEO of this association and Ms. Marshall's persistence made
that possible. That meeting took place today, and was an unbelievable experience. This
company has scholarships for students as well as funding for initiatives in Miami Gardens. He
said that this association is ready to partner with the City of Miami Gardens. He shared that he
will be bringing back legislation at the next City Council meeting initiating this process.
Councilman Andre Williams stated there is a very important upcoming Miami-Dade
County Mayoral election. He encouraged voters to study the candidates and the issues. He
opined our votes are going to have an impact in this race.
Councilman David Williams Jr., announced tomorrow, June 9, 2011 the Assistance
Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum of Miami-Dade County Public Schools will be visiting
Golden Glades Elementary School to look at the State of the Art Science Exhibit. Everyone is
invited to come out to this event.
Mayor Gibson wished father's a Happy Father's Day, and encouraged them to attend
Councilman Gilbert's event on next Tuesday,June 14th.
(0) WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
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(P) ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before this Body, and upon a motion being duly
made the meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
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Attest: Shirley ib , ayor
onetta Taylor, MM City Clerk
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