HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.27.2010 City Council Meeting CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 27 2010
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 27, 2010
(A) CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session on
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 beginning at 7:05 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 1515 NW
167thStreet, Building 5, Suite 200, Miami Gardens,Florida.
The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Shirley Gibson, Vice
Mayor Oliver G. Gilbert III, and Council members Aaron Campbell Jr., and Barbara Watson,
Councilman Melvin L. Bratton was out of town.
Motion offered by Vice Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilwoman Watson to excuse
Councilman Bratton's absence. This motion passed and carried by a 4-0 voice vote.
Councilman Andre Williams arrived at 7:07 p.m. Councilwoman Sharon Pritchett arrived at
7:10 p.m.
Also in attendance were: City Manager Dr. Danny O. Crew, City Attorney Sonja K.
Dickens and City Clerk Ronetta Taylor.
(B) INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Gilbert delivered the Invocation.
(C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recited in unison.
(D) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
D-1) Regular City Council Minutes—January 13,2010
Motion offered by Councilwoman Watson, seconded by Councilman Campbell to
approve the minutes, with necessary corrections, if any. This motion passed and carried by a 5-0
voice vote.
(E) ORDER OF BUSINESS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda at this time)
The following item was added as Item J-12 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS NECESSARY IN ORDER TO HOST AN EVENT AT CITY
HALL IN THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY FOR FREE IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE FOR
TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE STATUS FOR HAITIANS; DIRECTING THE CITY
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MANAGER TO WORK WITH ASSOCIATIONS AND ENTITIES WILLING TO OFFER
ASSISTANCE TO HAITIANS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE CITY
STAFF AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE 2010 CENSUS;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE".
Motion offered by Councilwoman Watson, seconded by Councilman Campbell to
approve the Official Agenda,with the necessary corrections. This motion passed and carried by
a 6-0 voice vote.
(F) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 minutes each)
F-1) Vice Mayor Gilbert- Optimist Club Presentations
Vice Mayor Gilbert, along with members of the City Council presented trophies to the
following Championship Teams: The North County Rams Peewee; Bunche Park Cowboys
Peewee; The Golden Glades Panthers Peewee; The Miami Gardens Chargers 120lbs; There were
also three Championship Cheerleading Teams; The Scott Lakes Vikings 801bs; The Scott Lakes
Vikings Peewee; The Scott Lakes Viking 901bs; The Scott Lake Vikings 110 lbs; North Dade
Bulldogs 100 lbs; The North Dade Bulldogs 135 lb Cheerleaders; and The Golden Glades
Panthers 140 lb;
Vice Mayor Gilbert commended the coaches and parents for their commitment to these
youth.
F-2) Dr. Danny Crew,City Manager—Five Year Employee Service Pins
City Manager Crew presented Five Year Service Pins to: John Thomas Bain, School
Crossing Guard, and Michelle Almina Johnson, School Crossing Guard.
F-3) Commission For Women Committee Quarterly Report
Carolyn Nelson-Goedert, Chair of the Commission For Women appeared before the City
Council to present the Committee's Quarterly Report. She reported there is currently one
vacancy on the Commission For Women and two additional seats, which should be reviewed by
the appoint Council members. The Commission selected a City of Miami Gardens family and
provided gifts for the six children, as well as $100.00 gift card. All donations came from
contributions by the Commission members. The Commission hosted a nutrition workshop for
Seniors. The Guest Lecturer, a registered dietician provided healthy snacks samples and
literature. The Commission participated in the Fall Family Festival, partnering with Guardian
Ad Litem Program, in an effort to increase the number of program participants.
Ms. Nelson-Goedert further reported that the Commission has a full calendar of events
planned for 2010, in conjunction with several partners, including Miami-Dade County Public
Schools, the Florida Breast Health Initiative. Several events are also planned for Women's
History Month in March. The Commission also participated in the MLK Celebration sponsored
by the City of Miami Gardens and has volunteered to assist with Jazz in the Gardens event.
Ms. Nelson-Goedert said the Commission is requesting authorization to supplement the
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advertising of their meetings that are currently placed online and in the Community Newspaper,
by sending the meeting information to the Miami Herald. Elections for Commission officers will
take place at the March monthly meeting.
(G) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Patricia Lightfoot, 2750 NW 172"d Terrace, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the
City Council in opposition to Item K-1, and the fact that the City's Reserve Fund would be
utilized for this purpose.
Reverend Donald Lawrence, 18000 NW 18th Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared
before the City Council to support the intent of Item K-1.
Hashim Yeomans-Benford, a representative from Florida New Majority, 6127 NW 7th
Avenue, Miami, Florida appeared before the City Council in support of Item K-1. He stated the
reality is the State of Florida has been hit really hard by this recession. This has been felt in the
African American community more than any other place. He said now is the time for the
Council to not get too skittish about spending money. The reality, which has been said by
economist all other the Country is that in order to get out of this recession it will be necessary to
invest in programs that provides opportunities and provides families with an opportunity to take
care of their needs. The reality is that the Stimulus is not doing what is needed because it is not
investing in these types of programs. Miami Gardens has a unique opportunity to not only serve
the community's immediate needs but also become a beacon of what is needed around the
Country,to jump start this economy.
Latasha Carey, a representative of Quiznos, 19872 NW 27t' Avenue, Miami Gardens,
Florida 33056, appeared before the City Council to express concern with the signage ordinance.
As written the ordinance is not allowing her company to "step outside the box" to advertise to
generate business for her company. She said she wanted to capture the traffic from the Pro Bowl
and Super Bowl.
Mayor Gibson asked whether Ms. Carey has been in communication with staff about this
issue.
Ms. Carey stated that she has spoken with representatives from the Code Enforcement
Department. She said the ordinance allows her to use a spotlight and a balloon. However, it
would not allow her to use a wavy banner because it moves.
Councilwoman Pritchett recounted when the Sign Code was being crafted, the residents
and business community was invited to participate and provide input. She asked whether Ms.
Carey could meet with Deputy City Manager Farmer to work out an amicable solution,
especially since this would only be seasonal.
Councilman Williams shared that he is a business owner in the community as well and it
is his understanding that this is a permitted use however, Code Enforcement has the final
decision..
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Vice Mayor Gilbert asked the City Manager to review this issue for clarity.
Manager Crew said her signage included a costume.
Attorney Dickens said staff can certainly speak with Ms. Carey however, staff has to
operate within the confines of the ordinance.
Manager Crew said the wavy signage has never been allowed.
Councilman Williams for clarification purposed stated that he was told that Mascot
signage was not permitted on any public right-of-ways.
Attorney Dickens opined the ordinance states the only way one can have mascot signage
is in the confines of employer parking lot of a building. The Ordinance allows mascot signage
until February 2011.
Demetrius Brinson, 3470 NW 171x` Terrace, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before
the City Council in support of Item K-1.
Sardebra Wright, 20062 NW 36h Court, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the
City Council to express concern with debris/dirt left at entryway of Riverview Homes.
Apparently the City of Miami Gardens did some sidewalk repairs in this area and left this large
pile of dirt in the entranceway.
Mr. Tom Ruiz, Public Works Director appeared before the City Council to respond to
Ms. Wright's concerns. He stated this is a Miami-Dade Country project, using stimulus funds to
build ADA ramps. He said he would contact Miami-Dade County about the status of this
project.
Mayor Gibson asked Mr. Ruiz to get Ms. Wright's contact information so that he can
inform her of the outcome of his investigation.
(H) ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING
H-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, PROHIBITING THE RENAMING
OF ANY PORTION OF 183RD STREET, ALSO KNOWN AS
"MIAMI GARDENS DRIVE;" 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 SHIRLEY
GIBSON)
Mayor Gibson passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Gilbert before sharing her rationale for
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sponsoring this item. The Council has had lots of discussion about renaming streets within the
City of Miami Gardens, in many cases, it was deemed appropriate to honor those individuals.
The street, Miami Gardens Drives bears the name of the City. This street travels from the
beginning of the City on the east and west to the end of the City's corporate boundary, and is the
City's signature. She opined that no names should be on that street. Not because the person is
not desiring but because of the fact this is the signature street for the City. When you start
putting names on this street there will be no end.
Motion offered by Mayor Gibson, seconded by Councilman Campbell to adopt this item
on first reading.
Councilwoman Watson asked Mayor Gibson to consider an amendment to include that
there should also be no co-naming of this street.
Mayor Gibson agreed to this amendment.
At the conclusion of this discussion, the motion to adopt on first reading passed and
carried by a 5-1 vote.
Councilman Bratton: Out of town
Councilman Campbell: Yes
Councilwoman Pritchett: No
Councilwoman Watson: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Mayor Gibson: Yes
Vice Mayor Gilbert: Yes
At the conclusion of this discussion, Vice Mayor Gilbert relinquished the gavel to Mayor
Gibson.
Please note, Councilwoman Sharon Pritchett left the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
H-2) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
2007-26-132, REGULATING INTERSECTIONS DETERMINED TO
BE DANGEROUS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY)
Motion offered by Councilman Campbell, seconded by Vice Mayor Gilbert to adopt this
item on first reading.
Attorney Dickens explained this is a housekeeping item. There are no changes as to how
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the process is being handled.
Motion offered by Councilman Campbell, seconded by Vice Mayor Gilbert.
There being no discussion,the motion to adopt on first reading passed and carried by a 5-
0 vote.
Councilman Campbell: Yes
Vice Mayor Gilbert: Yes
Councilwoman Pritchett: Not present
Councilwoman Watson: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Councilman Bratton: Out of town
Mayor Gibson: Yes
(I) ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(J) CONSENT AGENDA
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-15-1197
J-1) 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 CONTRACT AND
ADDENDUM WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
CORRECTIONS ("FDOC") FOR PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES IN
THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED
SIXTY-SEVEN DOLLARS (56,467.00); PROVIDING FOR
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-16-1198
J-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO FILE A BREACH OF CONTRACT ACTION
AGAINST METRO DADE K-9 GUARD DOG SERVICES, INC.;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE
CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-17-1199
J-3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
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MANAGER TO APPLY FOR THE MIAMI-DADE
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION YEAR 2010
TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM ("TEP")
GRANT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-18-1200
J-4) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO WAVENET
TECHNOLOGIES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED
SEVENTY THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-THREE
DOLLARS ($170,153.00) FOR THE PURCHASE OF DELL
LAPTOP COMPUTERS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-19-1201
J-5) 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
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ("FDOT") IN
THE AMOUNT OF THIRTY-ONE THOUSAND, THREE
HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX DOLLARS AND 96/100 CENTS ($31,356.96)
TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES;
PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE
CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-20-1202
J-6) 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 NUNC PRO
TUNC WITH SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT
DISTRICT ("SFWMD") AWARDING A GRANT TO THE CITY IN
THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND,
SEVENTY THREE DOLLARS ($162,073.00) FOR TWO (2)
STORMWATER PROJECTS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO DISBURSE THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT
THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED FOUR DOLLARS ($338,904.00)
FROM THE CITY'S STORMWATER FUND TO MATCH THE
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GRANT AWARD; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE
CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-21-1203
J-7) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO APPLY FOR A GRANT AND ENTER INTO A
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER
SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-22-1204
J-8) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE FIVE (5) YEAR
COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE CITY
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A;" PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-23-1205
J-9) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING ITS
COMMITMENT TO AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHER FAIR
HOUSING AND CERTIFYING THE ANALYSIS OF
IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE (AI) AS
DEVELOPED BY HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES PROJECT FOR
EXCELLENCE, INC. (HOPE, INC.); PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-24-1206
J-10) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS,FLORIDA,APPROVING A 2011 JAZZ IN THE
GARDENS EVENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ALL CONTRACTS AS MAY BE
NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF
THE SIXTH ANNUAL JAZZ IN THE GARDENS EVENT TO BE
HELD IN MARCH 2011; PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF BID
PROCEDURES FOR PURCHASES AND SERVICES PROVIDED
IN CONNECTION WITH THE EVENT; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXCEED HIS PURCHASING AUTHORITY
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AS MAY BE NECESSARY FOR THE EVENT; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY MAYOR SHIRLEY
GIBSON)
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-25-1207
J-11) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THAT CERTAIN AFFIDAVIT
SUPPORTING NFL PROPERTIES, LLC'S ("NFLP") REQUEST
FOR A TEMPORARY INJUNCTION AND ORDER OF SEIZURE
AND IMPOUNDMENT FOR THE 2010 PRO BOWL AND SUPER
BOWL XLIV ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A";
PROVIDING FOR NUNC PRO TUNC EFFECT; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-26-1208
J-12) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS NECESSARY IN
ORDER TO HOST AN EVENT AT CITY HALL IN THE MONTH
OF FEBRUARY FOR FREE IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE FOR
TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE STATUS FOR HAITIANS;
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO WORK WITH
ASSOCIATIONS AND ENTITIES WILLING TO OFFER
ASSISTANCE TO HAITIANS; DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO MAKE CITY STAFF AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE
INFORMATION ON THE 2010 CENSUS; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY MAYOR SHIRLEY
GIBSON)
Motion offered by Vice Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilwoman Watson to approve
the Consent Agenda. This motion passed and carried by a 5-0 voice vote.
Donna Ginn, Crossroads Consultants Group, 7200 North Kendall Drive, Miami, Florida
appeared before the City Council to expound on the 2009-2013 Strategic Plan process. This is a
flexible living document,which can be changed.
(K-1) RESOLUTIONS
K-1) 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 CREATE A TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT
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PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF TWO
MILLION DOLLARS ($2,000,000.00) FROM THE CITY'S
RESERVE FUND; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN ANDRE WILLIAMS)
Councilman Williams thanked all those who spoke on behalf of this item. He said "My
resolution will provide the struggling citizens of Miami Gardens with a short term program to
ease them through the severe dark times b man sure out residents have access to state
unemployment benefits. Make no mistake our local economy is in crisis. During the great
depression years of 1930 and 1940 American had an annual unemployment rate ranging from
14% to 22%. With a 16% unemployment rate in Miami Gardens today, is double the
unemployment rate in 2008. People are hurting, and I would like to do something about it. That
is why we have to make sure the people who lost their jobs in this economic crisis can access the
help that is available to them. This proposal does exactly that. My resolution will require that
City dedicate a staff person to help residents access state unemployment benefits due to them.
Staff will be available to handle calls and meet with residents when appropriate. It also directs
the City to conduct a workshop at City Hall with representatives from the state agencies
responsible for coordinating state unemployment benefits, to explain the process to our residents.
My resolution will also require the City to add a link to our website, directing the unemployed to
our staffer and their state unemployment agency. Many residents however, have already
exhausted state unemployment benefits. My resolution would created up to one hundred (100)
short term temporary public works City Jobs. This resolution will also provide the City of
Miami Gardens with a pool of workers to maintain our neighborhoods in the fight against the
blight and dispose that is threatened by this economic situation. The federal government has
given us some NSP dollars to address come of the hundred and hundred of vacant and foreclosed
homes in our community. Those federal dollars can only be used to fix up the few properties the
city has purchased. This proposal is only for a two year program for a total cost of two million
dollars. It is only for those individuals who have lost their jobs and exhausted their
unemployment benefits, and have nowhere else to turn. Ultimately, this is about keeping our
citizens working, keeping our community clean until our economy picks up again."
Councilman Williams said this is a dramatic approach, one which he understands.
However, it is needed and it is sound. He urged the Council's support for the passage of this
resolution.
Motion offered by Councilman Williams. This motion died for a lack of a second.
(L-1) RESOLUTION(S)TUBLIC HEARING(S)
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-27-1209
L-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FORTY-EIGHT
THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED AND FORTY-EIGHT DOLLARS
AND 501100 CENTS ($48,543.50) FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2009—
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2010 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG")
FUND FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC SERVICES FUNDS TO
SUNSHINE FOR ALL, INC. AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THAT
CERTAIN SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH SUNSHINE
FOR ALL, INC., FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THIS
AMOUNT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Mayor Gibson opened the floor for this public hearing. After there were no interested
parties to speak on behalf of this item,the public hearing was closed.
Motion offered by Councilman Campbell, seconded by Vice Mayor Gilbert to adopt this
item.
There being no discussion,this motion passed and carried by a 5-0 voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-28-1210
L-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ALLOCATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG") PUBLIC SERVICES FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF ELEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-
FOUR DOLLARS ($11,884.00) TO THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION'S A
SUMMER OUTDOORS CAMP; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Mayor Gibson opened the floor for this public hearing.
Mr. Rosemond explained the participants in this program will be based on income
eligibility.
Motion offered by Vice Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilman Campbell to adopt this
item.
At the conclusion of this discussion,this motion passed and carried by a 5-0 voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-29-1211.
L-3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING TWENTY-EIGHT
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($28,000.00) FROM THE FISCAL YEAR
2009-2010 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
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("CDBG") FUND FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC SERVICES
FUNDS TO JPM CENTER AT MIAMI GARDENS DRIVE, INC.;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE
CITY MANAGER)
Mayor Gibson opened the floor for this public hearing.
Daniel Rosemond,Assistant City Manager said item is similar to the previous item.
Margaret Hunter, JPM Representative appeared before the City council to expound on
JPM's Program and to solicit the Council's support of this item.
Sardebra Wright, 20062 NW 360' Court, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the
City Council in support of this item.
Motion offered by Vice Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilman Campbell to adopt this
item.
There being no discussion,the motion passed and carried by a 5-0 voice vote
(M) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
M-1) City Manager Monthly Report
Manager Crew introduced Derrick Coker,Assistant Parks and Recreation Director for the
City of Miami Gardens.
(N) REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilman Williams announced a Census Job Fair is scheduled for February 4, 2010, at
City Hall.
Vice Mayor Gilbert commended staff, volunteers and MLK Committee for the
outstanding job during the MLK Celebration held January 18, 2010.
Mayor Gibson emphasized the importance of everyone participating in the 2010 Census.
Vernita Nelson, Assistant City Manager appeared before the City Council to share that
Mayor Gibson along with Deputy City Manager Renee Farmer will be participating I the
Leading Ladies Spectacular event scheduled for February 2"d and 3`d
(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 and seconded the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Attest:
Signed Shirley Gibson
Shirley Gibson, Mayor
Signed Ronetta Taylor
Ronetta Taylor, MMC, City Clerk
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