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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 11, 2019
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council Members for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met, Wednesday, November
13, 2019, beginning at 7:01 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 18605 NW 27th Avenue, Miami
Gardens, Florida.
The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Oliver Gilbert, Vice Mayor
Rodney Harris, and Council Members: Lillie Q. Odom, Katrina Wilson, Reggie Leon, Erhabor
Ighodaro and David Williams Jr.
Also in attendance were: City Manager Cameron Benson, City Attorney Sonja K. Dickens and
City Clerk Mario Bataille.
2. INVOCATION
Invocation was delivered by Mayor Gilbert.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recited in unison
4. MINUTES
D-1) Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes—November 13,2019
A motion offered by Councilman Williams, Jr, seconded by Councilwoman Odom., to approve
the minutes passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote of all members present.
5. ORDER OF BUSINESS
Special Presentation- Science Fair Supporters Sponsored by: Councilman David Williams,Jr.
ADD-ON ITEM#1: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM MAYOR GILBERT'S
SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,500.00)TO NYAH PROJECT'S FELLOWSHIP
PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER
GILBERT)
ADD-ON ITEM#2: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM MAYOR GILBERT'S SPECIAL
EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
($500.00) TO SUPPORT SAINT MONICA GARDENS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
ADD-ON ITEM#3: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILMAN DAVID WILLIAMS
JR.'S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) TO SUPPORT THE CAROL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
SCIENCE CLUB; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN DAVID
WILLIAMS JR.)
ADD-ON ITEM#4: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, NAMING THE PLAYGROUND WITHIN BUNCHE PARK
LOCATED AT 15600 W. BUNCHE PARK DRIVE, MIAMI GARDENS, FL, AS THE "JO
ANN ROLLE PLAYGROUND"; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY
MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN LILLIE Q. ODOM)
ADD-ON ITEM#5: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE HARD ROCK STADIUM FINAL PLAT FOR
THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF NW 27TH AVENUE AND WEST OF
THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE EXTENSION, AND NORTH OF NW 199 STREET (HONEY
HILL RD), AND SOUTH OF SNAKE CREEK CANAL (C-9) RIGHT OF WAY, ATTACHED
HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
A motion offered by Councilman Williams, Jr, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, to approve the
amended Agenda passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
6.1 Special Presentation to William Kirlew Junior Academy
Sponsored by: Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro
Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro recognized William Kirlew Junior Academy as institution for
academic excellence.
6.2 Special Presentation- Science Fair Supporters
Sponsored by: Councilman David Williams,Jr
Councilman David Williams recognized various members of staff and the community for their
efforts towards the Science Fair.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Mayor Gilbert opened public comments.
Raisa Sequeira, 6221 SW 147th Place, Miami, FL 33193, appeared before City Council on
behalf of the County Commission for Women, in support of agenda Item 11.4, sponsored by
Councilman Ighodaro. She explained the City of Miami Gardens would be joining a statewide
movement of over 13 municipalities and four counties in Florida that have passed paid parental
leave or family leave.
Howard Dupree, 2420 NW 181st Terrace, appeared before City Council to thank Councilman
Ighodaro for Item 8.1, that it is a step in the right direction. He expressed how this Item is
sending the county a message that this community is not in support of Formula 1 racing and that
we will continue to support Commissioner Jordan's effort to stop it. He also encouraged the
citizens to call and report to the news media when they report erroneous information about
Miami Gardens.
Mayor Gilbert closed public comments.
8. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
8.1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 16-26, CHAPTER 16 -
ARTICLE II. (NOISE ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO
ELIMINATE AN EXCEPTION FOR AUTO RACING; 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 COUNCILMAN ERHABOR IGHODARO)
Councilman Ighodaro spoke in support of this Item, particularly the exceptions that allow
excessive noise, but it does not exclude car racing. Councilman Ighodaro proposed that the
ordinance be amended to exclude car racing.
A motion offered by Councilman Ighodaro, seconded by Mayor Gilbert to open the floor for
discussion on this Item.
Mayor Gilbert offered comments explaining how the City would interpret the Ordinance.
Mayor Gilbert went on to explain the danger associated with changing the law after a contract
has been executed. Additional comments were made advising that the decision has to be decided
by this dais whether to allow or disallow events outside of the stadium.
Councilwoman Odom inquired of the City Attorney what is the difference of the proposed
Ordinance and what was previously approved.
In response, Attorney Dickens advised that the language before the City Councilmembers would
be additional language.
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Councilwoman Wilson commented that Councilmembers may be in need of a workshop to be
clear of the position of this Council, how to move forward and who will represent the interest of
Council.
Councilman Williams Jr inquired of Councilman Ighodaro thoughts relating to this Item after
hearing the concerns of his colleges.
Councilman Ighodaro wants for he and his colleges to continue to engaged around this subject
and not minimize the concerns of the residents.
Councilman Leon inquired if a workshop with all Councilmembers can be held.
In response, Attorney Dickens advised council that the Mayor is the designee to engage other
governmental agencies. Additional comments were offered advising against a public meeting
where strategies and other pertinent information may be discussed.
Mayor Gilbert added additional comments stating the position that he has advocated publicly is
he nor the City Council is in support of this and that he has been in contact with Commissioner
Jordan's Office and the County that the City is against it as a collective body. Experts have also
been engaged to conduct noise analysis to position the City to make/manifest the will of this
body.
Vice Mayor Harris inquired if this Item should be reconsidered when the Commissioner's Items
come back.
In response, Mayor Gilbert suggested that may be a better option, because if the Item is voted
against it may appear that the City is in support of racing.
In response, Councilman Williams Jr suggested the Item be withdrawn.
Councilman Ighodaro responded stating that some of the information discussed he was unaware
of.
There being nofurther discussion Council Ighodaro withdrew the Item.
9. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
9.1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NIIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, ENTITLED
ADMINISTRATION, "ARTICLE IX, "PURCHASING," BY CREATING
SECTION 2-766, ENTITLED "FAIR CHANCE REQUIREMENT FOR CITY
CONTRACTORS," AND AMENDING ARTICLE IV. - OFFICIALS, OFFICERS,
EMPLOYEES AND DEPARTMENTS BY CREATING DIVISION III, TO BE
ENTITLED THE "FAIR CHANCE ORDINANCE," TO PROVIDE
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REGULATIONS REGARDING THE CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY AND BY
CITY CONTRACTORS OF THE CRIMINAL HISTORY OF APPLICANTS FOR
EMPLOYMENT, AND TO PROVIDE LIMITING PROVISIONS; AND
PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by: Mayor Oliver G. Gilbert)
Mayor Gilbert offered comments stating this Item changes the City's purchasing code by banning the
box to allow former felons the opportunity to seek and gain willful employment.
A motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by bice Mayor Harris to approve this Item on
second reading,passed and carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
Councilwoman Wilson: Yes
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilwoman Odom: Yes
Councilman Leon: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Vice Mayor Harris: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
9.2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA,AMENDING CHAPTER 18-PARKS AND RECREATION,
DIVISION 8. - UNDESIRABLE ACTS AND BEHAVIOR OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ESTABLISHING A
PROHIBITION OF NICOTINE VAPORIZERS (ECIGARETTES) THROUGHOUT
THE CITY'S PARKS. PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;
PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by: Councilman David Williams Jr.)
Mayor Gilbert opened Public comments.
There being no comments from the floor,Mayor Gilbert closed Public comments.
Councilman Williams offered comments explaining the potential ill effects that vaping can cause
to the safety and health of residents. He explain the importance of making the City's parks and
recreational facilities a gold standard when it comes to this.
A motion was made by Councilman Williams Jr,seconded by Hice Mayor Harris to amend the
Item. The motion to amend passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Mayor Gilbert offered comments in support of the Item, emphasizing the decimalization of
enforcing this Item by enrolling violates in the pre-trail diversion program.
A motion offered by Councilman Williams Jr, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris to Approve this
Item on second reading as amended passed and carried by 7-0 roll call vote.
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Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilwoman Odom: Yes
Councilman Leon: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Councilwoman Wilson: Yes
Vice Mayor Harris: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
9.3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE V, SECTION 6-195
OF THE CODE REGULATING EVENTS DURING THE 2020 NATIONAL
FOOTBALL LEAGUE SUPER BOWL; 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: City Manager)
City Manager Benson explained there are no chances to the Item from First reading.
Additional comments were offered reminding Councilmembers that this Item amends the clean zone
within the City during Super Bowl week.
Mayor Gilbert opened public comments.
There being no comments from the floor, Mayor Gilbert closed public comments.
A motion offered by Councilman Williams Jr, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, to approve this
Item on second reading passed and carried by a 7-0 vote,
Councilman Leon: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilwoman Odom: Yes
Councilwoman Wilson: Yes
Vice Mayor Harris: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
9.4 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NIIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING DIVISION 3 OF CHAPTER 28 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED "UNSAFE STRUCTURES"; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by: City Attorney)
City Attorney Dickens explained that this Item amends the unsafe structure Ordinance noticing
process to make it simpler for both residents and staff.
Mayor Gilbert opened public comments.
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There being no further comments, Mayor Gilbert closed public comments.
A motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilman Williams Jr to approve this Item on
second reading passed and carried by a 7-0 vote.
Councilman Williams: Yes
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilwoman Odom: Yes
Councilwoman Wilson: Yes
Councilman Leon: Yes
Vice Mayor Harris: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
9.5 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ELECTIONS, CALLING THE 2020
GENERAL ELECTION AND SPECIAL ELECTION FOR MAYOR AND FOR
COUNCIL SEATS 1, 3, 5, AND PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS ;
PROVIDING FOR RUNOFF ELECTION, IF NECESSARY; PROVIDING FOR
QUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATES; PROVIDING FOR CLOSE OF ELECTION
BOOKS; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL BALLOT FORM; PROVIDING FOR
NOTIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by:
City Clerk)
Mayor Gilbert inquired of City Clerk Bataille if this Item calls the election.
In response, City Clerk Bataille confirmed the purpose of this Item was to call the 2020 General
Election.
Mayor Gilbert opened public hearing on this Item.
There being no comments from the floor, Mayor Gilbert closed public hearing on this Item.
A motion offered by Councilman Williams, Jr, seconded by Councilwoman Odom, to approve
the Item passed and carried ky a 7-0 Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilwoman Odom: Yes
Councilwoman Wilson: Yes
Councilman Leon: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Vice Mayor Harris: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
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10. RESOLUTION(S)MUBLIC HEARING(S)
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11. CONSENT AGENDA:
11.1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA APPROVING THE 2020 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM FOR THE CITY;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by: Mayor Oliver G. Gilbert)
11.2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM VICE MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS'
SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF THREE THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($3,000.00), TO HOST THE REAL MEN SERVE HONORARY EVENT;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by: Vice Mayor Rodney Harris)
11.3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILMAN IGHODARO'S PUBLIC
AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($1,500.00), FOR A CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON IN DECEMBER 2019;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by: Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro)
11.4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT,
AND AMEND AS NEEDED, A PAID PARENTAL LEAVE POLICY; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by: Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro)
11.5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL
EVENTS ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($1,500.00), TO HOST COUNCILMAN LEON'S FIRST ANNUAL
SENIOR CITIZENS THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON, NUNC PRO TUNC, TO
NOVEMBER 22, 2019; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by:
Councilman Reggie Leon)
11.6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA, SUPPORTING COUNCILWOMAN LILLIE Q. ODOM'S ANNUAL TOY
GIVEAWAY; AUTHORIZING A SPONSORSHIP OF THE EVENT, IN THE
AMOUNT OF THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,000.00) FROM THE PUBLIC
AFFAIRS SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
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REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by:
Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom)
11.7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA, SUPPORTING COUNCILWOMAN LILLIE Q. ODOM'S ANNUAL
WORLD AIDS AWARENESS DAY; AUTHORIZING A SPONSORSHIP OF ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) FROM THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL
EVENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE EVENT ON DECEMBER 5, 2019; PRO TUNC; FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (Sponsored by: Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom)
11.8 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OF ITB NO. 15-16-039(A)
SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION ANNUAL CONTRACT. FOR
THE BUDGETED AMOUNT, PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by:
City Manager)
11.9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID TO GENERAL ASPHALT CO., INC. FOR THE
207TH STREET RIGHT LANE EXTENSION PROJECT IN RESPONSE TO ITB 18-
19-022; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR
THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by: City Manager)
11.10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID TO INCLAN PAINTING AND WATERPROOFING,
CORP, FOR PROVIDING TURN-KEY PAINTING SERVICES, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, ALL LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO
PRESSURE CLEAN, SCRAPE, PATCH AND REPAIR ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES
TO RECEIVE NEW PAINT PER SPECIFICATION, FOR THE BETTY T. FERGUSON
RECREATION CENTER; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE
PURCHASE ORDERS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS, IN AN AMOUNT, NOT TO
EXCEED THE ALLOCATED BUDGETED AMOUNT, FOR THIS PURPOSE;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by: City Manager)
11.11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE VISTA LAGO FINAL PLAT FOR THE PROPERTY
GENERALLY LOCATED at 502 NW 207 STREET, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA
33169, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by:
City Manager)
11.12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE VENETIAN PALM FINAL PLAT FOR THE
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PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT NW 159TH STREET AND BETWEEN
NW 45TH AVENUE AND NW 47TH AVENUE AND SOUTH OF NW 159TH
STREET, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Sponsored by: City Manager)
11.13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA APPROVING AN
INTERLOCAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI GARDENS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATION; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTION TOT HE CITY CLERK;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by: City Manager)
11.14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A SIX HUNDRED NINETY-TWO THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-EIGHT DOLLARS ($692,588.00) YEAR TWO (2) GRANT
AWARD,NUNC PRO TUNC, TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2019, FROM THE CENTERS FOR
DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC), RACIAL AND ETHNIC
APPROACHES TO COMMUNITY HEALTH (REACH) GRANT; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED
TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWARD; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by:
City Manager)
11.15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE A
CONTINGENCY FEE AGREEMENT WITH STEARNS WEAVER MILLER
WEISSLER ALHADEFF & SITTERSON, P.A. FOR THE WATER SURCHARGE
LITIGATION AGAINST THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH; PROVIDING FOR
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by:
City Attorney)
11.16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA,ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM MAYOR GILBERT'S
SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,500.00)TO NYAH PROJECT'S
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED
BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
11.17: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM MAYOR GILBERT'S SPECIAL EVENTS
ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
($500.00) TO SUPPORT SAINT MONICA GARDENS; PROVIDING FOR THE
1011' age
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
11.18 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILMAN DAVID WILLIAMS JR.'S
PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00)TO SUPPORT THE CAROL CITY MIDDLE
SCHOOL SCIENCE CLUB; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
COUNCILMAN DAVID WILLIAMS JR.)
11.19: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA,NAMING THE PLAYGROUND WITHIN BUNCHE PARK LOCATED AT
15600 W. BUNCHE PARK DRIVE, MIAMI GARDENS, FL,AS THE"JO ANN
ROLLE PLAYGROUND"; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY
MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN
LILLIE Q. ODOM)
11.20: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE HARD ROCK STADIUM FINAL PLAT FOR THE
PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF NW 27TH AVENUE AND WEST
OF THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE EXTENSION,AND NORTH OF NW 199 STREET
(HONEY HILL RD), AND SOUTH OF SNAKE CREEK CANAL (C-9) RIGHT OF
WAY, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED
BY THE CITY MANAGER)
A motion offered by Councilwoman Williams Jr., seconded by Councilwoman Odom, to
approve the consent agenda passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
12. RESOLUTION (S):
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13. QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS/JENNINGS DISCLOSURE:
13.1 ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING (S):
13.2 ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S):
13.2.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AS OUTLINED IN
EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO; AMENDING ARTICLE I — "GENERAL
PROVISIONS," ARTICLE IX — "GENERALIZED SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED
USES, USES PERMITTED WITH EXTRA REQUIREMENTS, SPECIAL
EXCEPTION USES AND PROHIBITED USES," ARTICLE X—"ACCESSORY USES
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AND STRUCTURES," ARTICLE XI — "DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
GENERALIZED TABLE OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS," ARTICLE XII —
"OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING AND VEHICULAR CIRCULATION
REQUIREMENTS," ARTICLE XV "PLANNED CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT (PCD) AND ENTERTAINMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT (EO),"
REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE XIV — "MINIMUM LANDSCAPE AND
BUFFERING REQUIREMENTS; FENCES; WALLS; HEDGES," CREATING
DIVISION 8 OF ARTICLE XV—BUSINESS TRANSITIONAL OVERLAY DISTRICT
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS;
CREATING A LOCATION FOR THE BUSINESS TRANSITIONAL OVERLAY
DISTRICT AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT "B" ATTACHED HERETO; 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: City
Manager)
Nakeischea Smith, Planning and Zoning Director appeared before Council advising that the
requested changes from the first reading have been incorporated and attached in the agenda
packet.No additional changes were made.
Mayor Gilbert commented the City Attorney advised that each amendment has to be voted on.
Secondly, he inquired if the Item changed substantially between first and second reading.
In response, City Attorney Dickens advised the only substantial change was the special
exceptions are now permitted.
Nakeischea Smith, Planning and Zoning Director proceeded to go through each amendment.
Councilman Leon inquired about adequate parking allocation for this site.
Director of Planning and Zoning, Smith advised that a shared parking plan maybe a possibility
along with other options.
Mayor Gilbert inquired about the zoning being changed in this area relating to the effects on
others businesses in the area.
In response, Planning and Zoning Director Smith advised the changes were only to the business
overlay district in the area(NW 2nd west to Turnpike) not the residential land use.
Mayor Gilbert commented that he doesn't want the residents to be surprised by these changes
and how it will affect how the surrounding lots are utilized in the future.
Councilwoman Wilson inquired if the changes allowed multi-level facilities.
In response, Planning and Zoning Director Smith advised the minimum lot size is two acres land
to build.
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A motion offered by Councilman Williams, Jr., seconded by Councilman Ighodaro to approve
the amendments to this Item on second reading passed and carried by a voice vote of all
members present.
In response, Planning and Zoning Director Smith advised the second amendment was correcting
an error.
A motion offered by Councilman Williams, Jr., seconded by Councilman Ighodaro to approve
the amendment to this Item on second reading passed and carried by a voice vote of all
members present.
Planning and Zoning Director Smith advised amendment three deletes fencing material language.
A motion offered by Councilman Williams, Jr., seconded by Councilwoman Odom to approve
the amendment to this Item on second reading passed and carried by a voice vote of all
members present.
Planning and Zoning Director Smith advised amendment four includes a six (6) month grace for
those currently in compliance.
Councilwoman Wilson inquired about residents being citied about landscaping and/or other
issues and the delays in the permitting process that is causing residents anxiety relating to
additional fines.
A motion offered by Mayor Gilbert., seconded by Vice Mayor Harris to approve the
amendment to this Item on second reading passed and carried by a voice vote of all members
present.
Mayor Gilbert opened public hearing on this Item.
There being no comments from the floor, Mayor Gilbert closed public hearing on this Item.
A motion offered by Councilman Ighodaro, seconded by Councilman Williams, Jr. to approve
the Item as amended passed and carried on second reading by 7-0 voice vote.
Councilwoman Wilson: Yes
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilman Leon: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Councilwoman Odom: Yes
Vice Mayor Harris: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
13.3 RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING (S):
N/A
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14. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
(3 MINUTES EACH)
14.1 Progress report on flood protection and drainage improvements in the City of
Miami Gardens (Sponsored by: City Manager)
14.2 City Manager's Quarterly Report
Sponsored by: City Manager
14.3 General Obligation Bond Quarterly Report
Sponsored by: City Manager
14.4 Police Department Monthly Report- October 2019
Sponsored by: City Manager
City Manager Benson welcomed Tamara Wadley back and offered condolences to her and her
family. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday. He also welcomed back his
oldest daughter.
City Attorney Dickens wished everyone a Happy Holidays.
City Clerk Bataille wished everyone a Happy Holidays.
15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS(3 MINUTES EACH)
Councilman Ighodaro expressed his condolences to Tamara and welcomed her back. He wished
Kevin Brown a Happy Birthday and thanked him for his services to the city. He encouraged
everyone to log on to Miami Gardens Radio to listen to important stuff from the city. He thanked
Public Affairs for the work they are doing and wished a Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to
everyone.
Councilman Leon wished everyone a Happy Holidays.
Councilwoman Wilson wished everyone a Happy Holidays.
Councilwoman Odom expressed her condolences to Tamara and her family. She thanked those
involved in making her AIDS Day event a success. She quoted AIDS statistics and thanked the
Mayor, City Manager, Attorney and Clerk for attending. She announced on December 21st her
annual Toy Giveaway will be from l lam-2pm at Buccaneer Park for ages 2-16. She also stated
Florida Senior Day in Tallahassee, FL would be Tuesday January 28, 2020. And wished a Happy
Holidays to everyone.
Councilman Williams acknowledged Vernita Nelson, as a founding member of the science fair
and thanked her for all she has done. He announced a Kwanzaa event in Miami Gardens on
December 26th. He thanked each councilmember for making it a wonderful event and wished
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everyone a Merry Christmas.
Vice Mayor Harris announced a Youth Symposium at Carol City Middle from 12-4pm on
Saturday, December 14th and welcomed everyone to come and hear the concerns of the youth in
the community. He announced his Toy Giveaway on December 21st at Betty T. And wished
everyone a Happy Christmas and wonderful New Year.
Mayor Gilbert announced the State of the City would be in conjunction with the City's birthday
on May 13. He announced the A/C is back at Betty T. He announced a press conference on
December 17 at loam to announce JITG and the guests. He stated there were several
groundbreakings coming up and encouraged everyone to show up. He announced the Senior
Center's groundbreaking would be on December 19. He advised the community that the pressure
cleaning sidewalk program for seniors would be on board soon. He announced Snow in the
Gardens on December 21st at Rolling Oaks Park. He stated the City Clerk would be contacting
Council for a date selection for a council retreat. He announced the groundbreaking for Risco
Park on December 20th at 9am.
16. WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
17. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss before this body, the meeting adjourned without
objection at 8:15 p.m.
Attest tL�
_ Oliver Gilbert III, Mayor
Marin Bataille, CMC, City Clerk
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