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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council Members for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met, Wednesday, September
25, 2019, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 18605 NW 27 h Avenue, Miami
Gardens, Florida.
The following members of the City Council were present: Vice Mayor Harris, and Council
Members: Lillie Q. Odom, Katrina Wilson, Erhabor Ighodaro and David Williams Jr.
Also in attendance were: City Manager Cameron Benson, City Attorney Sonja K. Dickens and
City Clerk Mario Bataille.
Mayor Gilbert arrived 7:10 p.m.
2. INVOCATION
Invocation was delivered by Councilwoman Katrina Wilson.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recited in unison
4. MINUTES
D-1) Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes—September 11, 2019
A motion made by Councilman Williams Jr., seconded by Councilwoman Odom, to approve the
draft minutes passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
5. ORDER OF BUSINESS
The following items was added on the Consent Agenda:
11.10-A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST THAT CERTAIN PARTIAL RELEASE
OF MORTGAGE, DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANT, AND
PROMISSORY NOTE AND GUARANTY OF PAYMENT ATTACHED HERETO
AS EXHIBITS "A," "B," AND "C," IN SUBSTANTIAL FORM, RELATED TO
THE JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER; PROVIDING FOR
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN DAVID WILLIAMS JR.)
11.11 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILWOMAN
ODOM'S SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00), TO HOST A RIBBON CUTTING
CEREMONY FOR THE SIGNAGE INSTALLATION OF THE DESIGNATED
MILITARY VETERAN PARKING SPACES ON THE CITY'S PROPERTIES;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN LILLIE Q.
ODOM)
11.12 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE SEVENTH (7TH) ANNUAL
NATIONAL HIV/AIDS AND AGING AWARENESS DAY AS WELL AS SICKLE
CELL AWARENESS MONTH HOSTED BY COUNCILWOMAN LILLIE Q.
ODOM AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS ON THURSDAY,
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019; AUTHORIZING A SPONSORSHIP OF THE EVENT IN
THE AMOUNT THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,000.00) FROM THE CITY
COUNCIL SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN LILLIE Q. ODOM)
11.13 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) FOR THE ANNUAL WOMEN'S
CONFERENCE HOSTED BY GREATER NEW BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH
OF MIAMI GARDENS, NUNC PRO TUNC, TO SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21,
2019 AND SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2019; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN LILLIE Q. ODOM)
11.14-A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPOINTING VINCENT BROWN, TO SERVE AS A
GENERAL SPECIAL MASTER FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY)
11.15 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING THE SUM OF FIVE THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($5,000.00) FROM COUNCILWOMAN WILSON'S SPECIAL
EVENTS ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT THE INAGURAL WOMEN'S EXPOSITION
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IN FY 2018-2019; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(COUNCILWOMAN KATRINA WILSON)
A motion made by Councilman Williams, Jr, seconded by Councilwoman Odom., to approve the
amended Agenda passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
None
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Hakeem Amoda, 3262 NW 203`d Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before City Council on
behalf of the Riverview Watchers Neighborhood Crime Prevention Group, to invite City Council
to their anniversary celebration on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 6pm and to thank them for their
assistance.
Marjorie Cross, 1425 NW 193`d Terrace, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before City Council as
the Membership Chair for Miami Norland Senior High PTSA. She encouraged everyone to show
support by attending the NMB City Hall on Thursday, September 26, 2019 for a meeting
regarding the water issue.
Patricia Campbell Cole, 2350 NW 187th Street, appeared before City Council to ask about the
Senior Center. She wanted to know if the project will break ground this year, if it was budgeted
in the New Year's budget and if it will be completed by next year.
Bland Williams, 17040 NW 18th Avenue, appeared before City Council to thank the Public
Works Department for their work on the sidewalks in his community. He presented awards to a
few employees.
Leroy Conyers, 18714 NW 32"d Place, appeared before City Council to address the issue of
being cited for needing to pressure clean the sidewalk in hopes that the City can do something
about it.
Jo Ann Harris, 5020 NW 197th Street, appeared before City Council to ask for a letter of support
for the Find Your Beat Performing Art Series; an effort to bring the arts to the City and get the
youth involved in the arts.
Mayor Gilbert explain that the public right-a-way and sidewalks are the homeowners
responsibility. Mayor Gilbert added additional comments that a large portion of the City's budget
fund programs for the youth and Senior Citizens.
Councilman Williams added additional comments in support of Mayor Gilbert's argument.
Councilman Ighodaro acknowledged Mrs. Walker who was raising her hand from the audience.
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Mayor Gilbert informed Mrs. Walker that he or the City Manager will address her concerns after
the meeting, due to the format of the meeting does not allow for a Q&A session during the
meeting.
8. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
9. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
10. RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
11. CONSENT AGENDA:
11.1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILMAN REGGIE LEON'S PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL
EVENTS ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF THREE THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($3,000.00), TO SUPPORT NOT-FOR-PROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsored by: Councilman Reggie Leon
11.2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING CONTRACT
SOLICITED UNDER REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
NUMBER 18-19-015 TO KING'S WRECKER SERVICE, INC., FOR
TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THIS
PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsored by: City Manager
11.3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE A TWO (2) YEAR AGREEMENT WITH GUARDIAN
DENTAL PLANS UNDERWRITTEN BY THE GUARDIAN LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, COMMENCING ON
JANUARY 1, 2020 AND ENDING ON DECEMBER 31, 2021;
PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: City
Manager
11.4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A TWO (2)-YEAR AGREEMENT
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WITH GUARDIAN VISION PLAN UNDERWRITTEN BY THE
GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA,
COMMENCING ON JANUARY 1, 2020 AND ENDING ON
DECEMBER 31, 2021; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. Sponsored by: City Manager
11.5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE A FIVE (5) YEAR AGREEMENT WITH MINNESOTA
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, COMMENCING ON JANUARY 1,
2020 AND ENDING ON DECEMBER 31, 2024 FOR GROUP LIFE
INSURANCE AND ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT
(AD&D) INSURANCE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING FOR
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: City Manager
11.6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO RENEW THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT WITH
AVMED, INC., FOR EMPLOYEE GROUP MEDICAL INSURANCE
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2020; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. Sponsored by: City Manager
11.7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF
INVITATION TO BID NUMBER 18-19-019 TO SUN EAGLE
GENERAL CONTRACTORS CORPORATION, FOR THE REPAIRS
OF THE CEILING AT THE SALLY PORT IN THE POLICE
BUILDING; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANGER TO ISSUE
PURCHASE ORDERS, AS NEEDED, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY-
EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND ZERO
CENTS ($58,500.00), FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: City Manager
11.8 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH
OIC OF SOUTH FLORIDA (OIC); PROVIDING FOR
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: City Manager
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11.9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, REAPPOINTING REGINE
MONESTIME, TO SERVE AS A SPECIAL MASTER FOR A TWO (2)
YEAR TERM COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 25, 2019; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: City Attorney
11.10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST THAT CERTAIN PARTIAL
RELEASE OF MORTGAGE, DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE
COVENANT, AND PROMISSORY NOTE AND GUARANTY OF
PAYMENT ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBITS "A," "B," AND "C," IN
SUBSTANTIAL FORM, RELATED TO THE JESSIE TRICE
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS
TO THE CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE
CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN DAVID WILLIAMS JR.)
11.11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILWOMAN ODOM'S SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN THE
AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00), TO HOST A
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR THE SIGNAGE INSTALLATION
OF THE DESIGNATED MILITARY VETERAN PARKING SPACES ON
THE CITY'S PROPERTIES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN LILLIE Q. ODOM)
11.12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE SEVENTH (7TH) ANNUAL
NATIONAL HIV/AIDS AND AGING AWARENESS DAY AS WELL AS
SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MONTH HOSTED BY COUNCILWOMAN
LILLIE Q. ODOM AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS ON
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019; AUTHORIZING A SPONSORSHIP
OF THE EVENT IN THE AMOUNT THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS
($3,000.00) FROM THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
COUNCILWOMAN LILLIE Q. ODOM)
11.13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS
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FROM THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN THE
AMOUNT ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) FOR THE ANNUAL
WOMEN'S CONFERENCE HOSTED BY GREATER NEW BETHEL
BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIAMI GARDENS, NUNC PRO TUNC, TO
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2019 AND SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22,
2019; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
COUNCILWOMAN LILLIE Q. ODOM)
11.14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPOINTING VINCENT BROWN, TO SERVE AS
A GENERAL SPECIAL MASTER FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY
ATTORNEY)
11.15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING THE SUM OF FIVE THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($5,000.00) FROM COUNCILWOMAN WILSON'S SPECIAL
EVENTS ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT THE INAGURAL WOMEN'S
EXPOSITION IN FY 2018-2019; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(COUNCILWOMAN KATRINA WILSON)
A motion offered by Councilman Williams, Jr, seconded by Councilwoman Odom, to
approve the consent agenda passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
12. RESOLUTIONS)
None
QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGSMENNINGS
DISCLOSURE:
13. ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING (S):
None
14. ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING (S):
None
15. RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING (S):
16. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
(3 MINUTES EACH)
14.1) CITY MANAGER QUARTERLY REPORT
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City Attorney Dickens called an Attorney/Client meeting for October 8, 2019 at 6:00 pm to
discuss the case of Wand Gilbert v. The City of Miami Gardens.
17. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES EACH)
Councilwoman Odom reminded everyone about the National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness
Day along with National Sickle Cell Month to be recognized on Thursday, September 26th from
10am-2pm at Betty Ferguson Recreation Complex. She encouraged everyone to attend and
especially for the 50+ year olds to attend to be tested and to get all of the information that is
available, as it relates to HIV/AIDS. She also announced on September 30th, from 2-4pm at
Buccaneer Park, the historical ribbon cutting for the first military veteran parking spaces.
Councilman Williams thanked everyone involved in Women in Law Enforcement. He
announced the remodeling of the Botanical Garden, Saturday, September 28th from 8am-12pm.
He also thanked the City Manager, City Attorney, Craig Clay and everyone involved with Jessie
Trice for getting the project started.
Mayor Gilbert announced the Senior Center will break ground and begin demolition this year.
18. WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
19. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss before this body, the meeting adjourned without
objection at 7:34 p.m.
Attest
4'. Gilbert, Mayor
Ma6 Bataille, City Clerk
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