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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 9, 2011
(A) CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in Executive Session,
Wednesday, November 9, 2011, beginning at 6:08 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 1515
NW 167 ' Street, Building 6, 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.
Mayor Gibson stated "The city attorney has announced at a public meeting that she
desires advice concerning the pending litigation matter of city of Miami Gardens Attorney-client
session. The executive session will be limited to settlement negotiations or strategy sessions
related to litigation expenditures.
For the record, there is a court reporter present and this meeting will be held pursuant to
section 286.011(8), Florida statutes. The meeting will be transcribed and upon completion, it
will be provided to the city clerk. The transcript will remain confidential and not subject to
public disclosure, until the conclusion of the litigation.
In attendance at the executive session will be myself, mayor Shirley Gibson, Vice Mayor
Aaron Campbell Jr., Councilwoman Lisa Davis, Councilman Andre Williams, Councilman David
Williams Jr., Councilwoman Felicia Robinson, Councilman Oliver Gilbert III, City Manager Danny
O. Crew, City Attorney Sonja K. Dickens, Assistant City Attorney Monica D. Barnes, outside
Counsel Jose Sepulveda and Matt Dates, and the court reporter. The estimated length of the
session shall be one hour".
Upon the conclusion of the session, we will return to the public portion of the meeting to
terminate the session.
Motion offered by Vice Mayor Campbell, seconded by Councilman Gilbert to recess the
meeting at 6:10 p.m.
Reopen public meeting(Council Chambers)
At 6:41 p.m., Mayor Gibson called the public meeting back to order. She stated, "An
Attorney-client session in the litigation matter, City of Miami Gardens versus Miami-Dade
County has been held in accordance with section 286.011(8), Florida statutes. The attorney-
client session is hereby terminated. Motion offered by Councilman Gilbert, seconded by
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Councilwoman Robinson and Councilman David Williams Jr., to terminate this meeting at 6:42
p.m.
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in Regular Session,
Wednesday, November 9, 2011, beginning at 7:05 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 1515
NW 167 ' Street, Building 6, 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
Invocation delivered by Dr. Lester Brown
(C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recited in unison
(D) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular City Council Minutes—September 26, 2011
Motion offered by Councilman David Williams Jr., seconded by Councilwoman
Robinson to adopt the minutes, with necessary corrections, if any. This motion passed and
carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Regular City Council Minutes—October 12,2011
Motion offered by Vice Mayor Campbell, seconded by Councilman Gilbert and
Councilwoman Davis to adopt the minutes, with necessary corrections, if any. This motion
passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Regular City Council Minutes—October 38,26,2011
The approval of this set of minutes was deferred to December 14, 2011 City Council
meeting.
(E) ORDER OF BUSINESS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda at this time)
Motion offered by Councilwoman Davis, seconded by Councilman Gilbert and
Councilwoman Robinson to approve the official agenda as presented. This motion passed and
carried by a unanimous voice vote.
(F) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 minutes each)
F-1) Yvette Hartsfield,Assistant Parks and Recreation Director—City of Miami
Gardens Youth Sports Track Program
Yvette Hartsfield, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director appeared before the City
Council to acknowledge and thank the Parks and Recreation Staff, volunteers, and parents for
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assisting with the 2011 Miami Gardens Xpress Track Club Season. She shared the Miami
Gardens Xpress Track Club concluded a highly successfully season comprised of remarkable
achievements and record breaking results. Since its establishment in 2008 Miami Gardens
Xpress has continuously maintained a dominant presence in track and field both locally and
nationally. The 2011 track season was especially memorable for the City of Miami Gardens,
Parks and Recreation Department. The department expanded the size and depth of its youth
athletic program by integrating Miami Gardens Xpress into its Youth Sports Division. The
collaboration proved to be a tremendous success! Registration exceeded 250 participants! The
most participants ever enrolled. In addition, the City of Miami Gardens and Miami Gardens
Xpress were able to successfully host two track and field meets at Betty T. Ferguson Recreation
Complex. The track and field meet attendance exceeded over 5,000 participants! Although many
of Miami Gardens Xpress participants were first year competitors more than 50 participants
advanced to the post season. In the AAU ESPN Club Championship in Orlando, FL and another
35 to the Jr. Olympics in New Orleans, LA. The 2011 results yielded record breaking and top
performances by nearly every age group that qualified. Today, we are here to acknowledge the
accomplishments of those that achieved remarkable results, as well as, the volunteers who
dedicated an enormous amount of time and effort to establish Miami Gardens Xpress as one of
the premier track clubs in the country. At this time will all the participants including teammates
and coaches were acknowledged for this outstanding accomplishment.
(G) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dannie McMillon, Chair of the Miami Gardens Commission For Women Advisory
Committee appeared before the City Council to present Vice Mayor Campbell with a token of
appreciation for his sponsorship of the Commission For Women Retreat, held November 5,
2011. She reported the Retreat was a tremendous success due in part to the invaluable assistance
of staff liaison, TaShek Hamlette and the City Clerk.
Mark Brown, Black Global Bikers Association, Inc., appeared before the City Council to
invite the Council to come out and participate in the Special Need Motorcycle Charity Toy Run.
(H) ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
None
(I) ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
ORDINANCE NO. 2011-29-271.
I-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY'S BUDGET FOR THE 2010-
2011 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 EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
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Manager Crew explained the relevant issues with this item.
Mayor Gibson 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 Gilbert, seconded by Councilwoman Davis to adopt this
item.
There being no discussion,the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 7-0 vote.
Vice Mayor Aaron Campbell Jr.: Yes
Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis: Yes
Councilman Oliver G. Gilbert: Yes
Councilwoman Felicia Robinson: Yes
Councilman Andre Williams: Yes
Councilman David Williams Jr. Yes
Mayor Shirley Gibson: Yes
ORDINANCE NO. 2011-30-272
I-2) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF
CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2245 BUNCHE PARK
DRIVE AND 15620 W. BUNCHE PARK DRIVE, TO LOVE
FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES FOR THE SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($505,000.00); AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE ANY AND
ALL STEPS NECESSARY IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE SALE
OF THE PROPERTY; 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 MANAGER) (18t
Reading — September 28, 2011; 2°d Reading deferred from October
12,2011)
Mayor Gibson 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 Councilwoman Robinson, seconded by Councilman David Williams
Jr., to adopt this item.
There being no discussion,the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 7-0 vote.
Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis: Yes
Councilman Oliver G. Gilbert: Yes
Councilwoman Felicia Robinson: Yes
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Councilman Andre Williams: Yes
Councilman David Williams Jr. Yes
Vice Mayor Aaron Campbell Jr. Yes
Mayor Shirley Gibson: Yes
(J) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-181-1574
J-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY'S NSP3
PLAN TO INCLUDE REDEVELOPMENT AND RENTAL
ACTIVITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TABLE 2 INCLUDED IN
THE AGENDA MEMO; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Daniel Rosemond, Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director appeared
before the City Council and recounted in June 2011, the City of Miami Gardens solicited
proposals from qualified developers for the use of NSP3 funds to create affordable housing
opportunities within the City. Staff recommended two proposals for funding, which were
approved by the Council, September 2011. The City's Plan included the acquisition,
rehabilitation and resale of abandoned and foreclosed vacant land nor did the Plan include rental
housing as it only specifics homeownership. The project to be carried out by RUDG-The
Commons, LLC entails the redevelopment of vacant land for rental housing. In order to proceed
with the expenditure of these funds, it becomes necessary to amend the NSP3 Plan to include
redevelopment and rental activities. The funds will continue to benefit low and moderate-
income persons. The budget will be amended by reducing the current activities and increasing
the newly created activity.
Mayor Gibson 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 Councilwoman Robinson, seconded by Councilman David Williams
Jr., to adopt this item. There being no discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
(I) CONSENT AGENDA
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-182-1575
K-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING COUNCILMAN
DAVID WILLIAMS JR.'S REAPPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH COOK
TO THE NUISANCE ABATEMENT BOARD FOR A TWO (2)
YEAR TERM; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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(SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN DAVID WILLIAMS JR)
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-183-1576
K-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TERMINATE THAT CERTAIN PURCHASE
CARD AGREEMENT WITH SUNTRUST BANK; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE AND ATTEST RESPECTIVELY, THAT CERTAIN
PURCHASING CARD AGREEMENT WITH BANK OF AMERICA
IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE CONTRACT NO. 973-120-97-1,
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. 2011-184-1577
K-3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING VICE MAYOR
AARON CAMPBELL, JR.'S APPOINTMENT OF NATASHA
COLEBURN TO THE MIAMI GARDENS PROGRESSIVE YOUNG
ADULTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A TWO (2) YEAR
TERM; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
(SPONSORED BY VICE MAYOR AARON CAMPBELL JR.)
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-185-1578
K-4) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID TO FLORIDA
ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMENT CORP. FOR
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE VISTA VERDE
NEIGHBORHOOD; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST RESPECTIVELY,
THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT ATTACHED HERETO AS
EXHIBIT "A" FOR THIS PURPOSE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND, EIGHT
HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND SEVENTY CENTS
($670,865.70) WHICH AMOUNT INCLUDES A THIRTY
THOUSAND DOLLAR ($30,000.00) CONTINGENCY FOR OFF-
DUTY POLICE SERVICES; PROVIDIlQG FOR INSTRUCTIONS
TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
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RESOLUTION NO.2011-186-1579
K-5) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING COUNCILMAN
ANDRE WILLL MS' APPOINTMENT OF YAXLEY JAMISON TO
THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS CITIZENS ADVISORY
COMMITTEE FOR A THREE (3) YEAR TERM; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN
ANDRE WILLIAMS)
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-187-1580
K-6) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING COUNCILMAN
OLIVER G. GILBERT, III'S APPOINTMENT OF KEVIN BROWN
TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN OLIVER
G. GILBERT III)
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-188-1581
K-7) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO L-3
COMMUNICATIONS MOBILE-VISION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT
OF SIXTY-SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTEEN
DOLLARS AND NINETY-EIGHT CENTS ($66,815.98), FOR THE
MAINTENANCE OF MOBILE VISION IN-CAR DIGITAL
RECORDING SYSTEMS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO.2011-189-1582
K-8) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL
OF A SETTLEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($50,000.00) IN THE LITIGATION MATTER OF
PEREZ-GURRI CORP. DBIA N&J CONSTRUCTION YS. CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS,ETAL, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS
NECESSARY TO FINALIZE THE SETTLEMENT; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY
ATTORNEY)
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RESOLUTION NO.2011-190-1583
K-9) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS NECESSARY IN
ORDER TO APPLY FOR A HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT
FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE DIVISION OF
HISTORIC RESOURCES, IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00); AUTHORIZING A FIFTY
THOUSAND DOLLAR ($50,000.00) CASHAN-KIND MATCH;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE
CITY MANAGER)
Motion offered by Councilman Andre Williams, seconded by Councilman Gilbert to
adopt the Consent Agenda.
This motion passed and carried by unanimous voice vote.
(L) RESOLUTION(S)
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-191-1584
L-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY,
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Motion offered by Councilwoman Robinson, seconded by Councilman David Williams
Jr.,to adopt this item.
There being no discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a unanimous voice
vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-192-1585
L-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
OF A CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA TAX
ANTICIPATION NOTE, SERIES 2011, IN THE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000; PROVIDING FOR THE
PAYMENT OF THE NOTE; ESTABLISHING AN INTEREST
RATE, MATURITY DATE AND CERTAIN OTHER PROVISIONS
CONCERNING THE NOTE; AWARDING THE NOTE TO WELLS
FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AT A NEGOTIATED
SALE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED
BY THE CITY MANAGER)
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Manager Crew explained this would assist the City's cash flow until the City receives its
Ad Valorem Tax Dollars from Miami-Dade County, which is anticipated January-April 2012.
Motion offered by Councilman Gilbert, seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to adopt
this item.
There being no discussion,this motion passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
(M) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
None
(N) REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilman David Williams Jr., announced the Elementary Schools Science and
Engineering Fair will take place Monday, December 12, 2011, at St. Thomas University.
Mayor Gibson announced the next City Council meeting would take place December 14,
2011. She wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
(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 7:48 p.m.
Attest:
S ' le ibson, Mayor
onetta Taylor, MiKAC, City Clerk
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