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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.26.2018 MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES - September 12, 2018 CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 12, 2018 (A) CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session, Wednesday, September 12, 2018, beginning at 7:00 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, Council members: Lillie Q. Odom, Lisa C. Davis, Rodney Harris, Felicia Robinson and David Williams Jr. Also in attendance were: City Manager Cameron Benson, City Attorney Sonja K. Dickens and City Clerk Mario Bataille. A motioned offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilwoman Robinson, to excuse the absence of Vice Mayor Erhabor Ighodaro passed by a unanimous vote of the members present. (B) INVOCATION Mayor Gilbert delivered the Invocation. (C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Recited in unison. (D) APPROVAL OF MINUTES D-1) Regular City Council Minutes —June 25, 2018 A motion was made by Councilman Williams Jr., seconded by Councilwoman Davis, to approve the draft minutes passed and carried by a 6-0 unanimous vote. (E) ORDER OF BUSINESS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda at this time) Councilwoman Odom pulled Items K-1 and K7 from the consent agenda. The following item was added to the official agenda as Items L-2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPOINTING COUNCILMAN RODNEY HARRIS TO SERVE AS VICE MAYOR FOR A TWO YEAR TERM; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motioned offered by Councilwoman Robinson, seconded by Councilwoman Davis to September 12, 2018, City Council Minutes Page 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - September 12, 2018 approved the Agenda as amended was approved by a unanimous voice vote of the members present. (F) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 minutes each) (G) PUBLIC COMMENTS Dorothy Smith, 20484 NW 14 Place, Miami Gardens, FL appeared before City Council to thank the Mayor and City Manager for their assistance looking into the flooding happening in Coconut Cay. Shenica Henderson Davis, 3801 NW 191 Street, Miami Gardens, FL appeared before City Council to discuss concerns with the proposed budget. Jennifer Nijhove, 1731 NW 206 Street, Miami Gardens, FL appeared before City Council to request the City consider increase Police presence at the area schools. Lynette Hickenbottom, 20832 NW 25 Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL appeared before City Council to discuss progress with the parks. Angelo Garcia, 16330 NW 45 Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL appeared before City Council to share concerns regarding development and the increased crime rate. Linda Hodges Holloway, 748 NW 204 Street, Miami Gardens, FL appeared before City Council to express concerns about the maintenance of the Betty. T. Ferguson Recreational Complex. Janet Griffin, 20421 NW 24 Court, Miami Gardens, FL appeared before City Council to share concerns regarding park improvement and safety surrounding the Lake Lucerne community. Janice Coakley, Miami Gardens, FL appeared before City Council to express concerns about the possible increase in water bill by residents who serviced by the City of North Miami Beach. Sonia Flowers, Miami Gardens, FL appeared before City Council to congratulate all the candidates who ran during the August 28th election. (H) ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING: (I) ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S) (J) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S): RESOLUTION NO. 2018-143-3557 J-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF September 12, 2018, City Council Minutes Page 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - September 12, 2018 MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG") PUBLIC SERVICE FUNDS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST RESPECTIVELY, SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS FOR THIS PURPOSE IN SUBSTANTIAL FORM AS THAT AGREEMENT, 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) Councilwoman Robinson recused herself; due to her board appointment with one of the grant recipients. Assistant City Manager Craig Clay and Jeannette Smith Community Development Director appeared before City Council to explain the allocations made through the 2018 — 2019 Community Development Block Grant award cycle. Mayor Gilbert opened public hearing on this Item. Janice Coakley appeared before City Council inquiring about the process used to select the nine organizations selected as awardees. Additionally, she asked for a description of each organization. Mayor Gilbert commented that the requested information is described in the agenda back- UP - There being no further comments, Mayor Gilbert closed public hearing on this Item. Motion offered by Councilman Harris, seconded by Councilwoman Davis, to open the Item for discussion. Councilwoman Odom inquired about the form of communication used to advertise the pre proposal meeting. In response, Assistant City Manager Clay spoke about requirements by HUD relating to advertising which included general circulation i.e. the Miami Herald. Additional, the City did deliver the notice through the City's a -blast system. Mayor Gilbert added that the organizations are not contacted; the meetings are noticed for the organizations to attend. Councilman Harris inquired about the contact person for the application process. In response, Assistant City Manager Clay stated that the application is on line and the recommendations are made by the selection. September 12, 2018, City Council Minutes Page 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - September 12, 2018 Councilman Williams, Jr questioned the purpose of the scoring. In response, Assistant City Manager Clay explain that the scoring to determine how funds will be allocated. Councilwoman Odom inquired about the procedure to ensure that the residents are being served. In response, Assistant City Manager Clay referenced the monthly reporting process. There being no further discussion the motion to adopt on second reading passed and carried by a 5-0 vote. Councilwoman Robinson: Recused Councilman Williams Jr: Yes Councilwoman Odom: Yes Councilwoman Davis: Yes Councilman Harris: Yes Vice Mayor Ighodaro: Absent Mayor Gilbert: Yes (K) CONSENT AGENDA: RESOLUTION NO. 2018-136-3550 K-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH FROM SEPTEMBER 15TH TO OCTOBER 15TH; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY VICE MAYOR ERHABOR IGHODARO) RESOLUTION NO. 2018-137-3551 K-3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR HUNGER ACTION MONTH DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY VICE MAYOR ERHABOR IGHODARO) RESOLUTION NO. 2018-138-3552 K-4) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID TO CHIN DIESEL, INC., FOR DEMOLITION SERVICES AT 1798 NW 183 STREET IN RESPONSE TO ITB 17-18-028; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF September 12, 2018, City Council Minutes Page 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - September 12, 2018 REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER) RESOLUTION NO. 2018-139-35Q K-5) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID TO THE BG GROUP, LLC FOR DEMOLITION SERVICES AT 15880 NW 27TH AVENUE IN RESPONSE TO ITB 17-18-027; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER) RESOLUTION NO. 2018-140-3554 K-6) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A ONE YEAR RENEWAL OF THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT FOR VENDING SERVICES WITH MH MANAGEMENT, INC.; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER) RESOLUTION NO. 2018-141-3555 K-8) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE ELECTION RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON AUGUST 28, 2018, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A COUNCIL MEMBER FOR RESIDENTIAL AREA SEATS 2 AND 4, AND AT - LARGE SEAT 6; DECLARING THE RESULTS OF SAID ELECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY CLERK) A motioned offered by Councilman Williams, Jr, seconded by Councilwoman Davis, to approve the consent agenda passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote of all members present. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-135-3549 K-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO IMPLEMENT THE UNIVERSITY LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTED DIVERSION (U -LEAD) PROGRAM FOR THE UNIVERSITY STUDENT POPULATION; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT AND THE CITY MANAGER) Councilwoman Odom questioned the verbiage of the Item. September 12, 2018, City Council Minutes Page 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - September 12, 2018 In response, Mayor Gilbert explained that the diversion program has been used by The University of Miami, initiated by State Attorney Katherine Fernandez -Rundle to prevent college students from obtaining criminal records for minor infractions. A motioned offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilwoman Robinson, to adopt the Item passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote of all members present. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-142-3556 K-7) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID TO SYNALOVSKI ROMANIK SAYE, LLC, FOR ROLLING OAKS PARK IMPROVEMENTS IN RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION (RFQ) NUMBER 17-18-026; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER) Councilwoman Odom inquired about the procedure for posting the RFQ and the rules/policies for accepting only one bid. In response, Mayor Gilbert explained that the advertisements are listed on bidsync. City Manager Benson offered additional comments explaining companies sometimes have limited resources that exclude them from biding on multiple projects. A motioned offered by Councilwoman Robinson, Seconded by Councilman Harris to approve the Item passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote of all members present. (L) RESOLUTION(S) RESOLUTION NO. 2018-144-3558 L-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPOINTING THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS CITY COUNCIL AS THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE MIAMI GARDENS NW 27th AVENUE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA; RESERVING THE RIGHT TO RETAIN CERTAIN POWERS AND DELEGATE ONLY LIMITED POWERS TO ANY BOARD APPOINTED OTHER THAN PURSUANT TO SECTION 163.357, OF THE FLORIDA STATUES; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER) September 12, 2018, City Council Minutes Page 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - September 12, 2018 Assistant City Manager Vernita Nelson appeared before City Council to explain that the Item is being presented to appoint board members to the Community Redevelopment Agency. Mrs. Nelson indicated that staff recommendation is for Council to appoint itself as the board. Mayor Gilbert opened public comments on this Item. Marry Reeves, 1521 NW 168 Terrace, appeared before City County to inquire about the urgency to appoint Council as board members. Additional comments were about advertising of the meetings. Mayor Gilbert closed public comments on this Item. Motioned offered by Councilwoman Robinson, seconded by Councilwoman Davis to open the Item for discussion. Assistant City Manager Nelson reappeared before City Council to explain that two community meetings were held, one at City Hall and one off-site at a community location. Additional comments were offered explaining the appointment of the board follows the rules out lined in the State Statue. Mayor Gilbert offered comments explain to sense of urgency to establish the board. There being no further discussion the motion to approve this Item passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote of all members present. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-145-3559B L-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPOINTING COUNCILMAN RODNEY HARRIS TO SERVE AS VICE MAYOR FOR A TWO YEAR TERM; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilwoman Robinson chaired this Item. Motioned offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilwoman Davis, to approve the Item. Mayor Gilbert offered comments relating to the appointment of Rodney Harris as Vice Mayor. There being no further discussion the motion to this Item passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote of all members present. Councilman Harris offered comments thanking the Mayor and City Council members for the appointment and vote of confidence. Additionally, Vice Mayor Harris stated he is September 12, 2018, City Council Minutes Page 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - September 12, 2018 looking forward to serving the City in the new role. QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS/JENNINGS DISCLOSURE: (M) ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S): M-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY LAUDY FLORENTINO FOR THE REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 16735 NW 44TH AVENUE, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED HERETO, FROM PCD — PLANNED CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO R-1 — SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER) Mayor Gilbert opened public hearing on this Item. Mayor Gilbert closed public hearing on this Item. Motioned offered by Councilwoman Robinson, seconded by Councilman Harris, to approve the Item. There being no further discussion the motion to adopt on second reading passed and carried by a 6-0 vote. Councilwoman Robinson: Yes Councilman Williams Jr: Yes Councilwoman Odom: Yes Councilwoman Davis: Yes Councilman Harris: Yes Vice Mayor Ighodaro: Absent Mayor Gilbert: Yes M-2) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY FOUR SEASONS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC FOR THE REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2255 N.W. 183RD STREET, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED HERETO, FROM OF — OFFICE TO NC - NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; September 12, 2018, City Council Minutes Page 8 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - September 12, 2018 REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER) Mayor Gilbert opened public hearing on this Item. John Ziggler, 18501 NW 22 Court, Miami Gardens, FL appeared before City Council in opposition of the Item. Mayor Gilbert closed public hearing on this Item. Motioned offered by Councilwoman Robinson, seconded by Councilwoman Davis, to approve the Item. Councilman Harris inquired from the City Attorney if the developer would have time to reach out to the community before second reading. In response, Assistant City Attorney Loreal Ascot stated if the desire of the Council is to have the developer address the concerns, Council has the ability to articulate that. The applicant appeared before City Council in response to the concerns raised by Councilman Harris. Mayor Gilbert inquired about the entry to the property and if traffic will be directed into the neighborhood. Additional inquiries were made of the developer to enter into a covenant as to the type of business In response, the applicant explained the plan for exit and entry and stated they were opened to a restricted convenient. There being no further discussion the motion to adopt on first reading passed and carried by a 5-0 vote. Councilman Williams Jr: Yes Councilwoman Odom: No Councilwoman Davis: Yes Councilman Harris: Yes Councilwoman Robinson: Yes Vice Mayor Ighodaro: Absent Mayor Gilbert: Yes M-3) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY EDGEWATER HOMES FOR THE REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF NORTHWEST 20TH AVENUE AND 500 FEET SOUTH OF September 12, 2018, City Council Minutes Page 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - September 12, 2018 NORTHWEST 183RD STREET, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED HERETO, FROM R- 1 — SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO R-25 — MULTIPLE -FAMILY DWELLING RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER) Mayor Gilbert opened public comments on this Item. Tinal Hicks, 18109 NW 18 Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL appeared before City Council in opposition of the Item. Queen Dean, 18030 NW 18 Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL appeared before City Council in opposition of the Item. Lance Fuller, 17920 NW 20 Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL appeared before City Council in opposition of the Item, asking for additional time to conduct research. Vanessa Wilcox, 2000 NW 186 Street, Miami Gardens, FL appeared before City Council in opposition of the Item. Mayor Gilbert closed public comments on this Item. Motioned offered by Councilwoman Robinson, seconded by Councilwoman Davis, to open the Item for discussion. Mayor Gilbert inquired of the Council if anyone need to make a Jennings Disclosure. Councilwoman Robinson inquired about the number of units proposed. Councilman Harris inquired about the number of meeting the applicant held with the community. The applicant appeared before City Council to explain the parking concerns and that the units will be market rate. Mayor Gilbert commentated that he does not feel comfortable that the development will not change the character of the neighborhood. Mayor Gilbert moved to defer the Item to a time certain September 26, 2018, seconded by Councilwoman Robinson. M-4) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION September 12, 2018, City Council Minutes Page 10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - September 12, 2018 SUBMITTED BY EDGEWATER HOMES FOR THE REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 19205 NW 37TH AVENUE, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED HERETO, FROM R-2 — TWO-FAMILY DWELLING RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO R-25 — MULTIPLE -FAMILY DWELLING RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER) Clara Jenkins, 3491 NW 193 Street Miami Gardens, FL appeared before City Council in opposition of the development. Shenica Henderson Davis, 3801 NW 191 Street, Miami Gardens, FL appeared before City Council in opposition of the development and to express her frustrations with the comments made by the developer in response to the concerns of the residents. Sandra McDowell, 18240 NW 44 Place, Miami Gardens, FL appeared before City Council in oppositions of the development. Mayor Gilbert closed public comments on this Item. Motioned offered by Councilman Harris, seconded by Councilwoman Davis, to open the Item for discussion. A motion offered by Councilwoman Robinson, seconded by Councilman Williams to defer the Item to a time certain September 26, 2018. (N) ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S) None. (0) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S) RESOLUTION NO. 2018-145-3559 0-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA APPROVING THE SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE GARDENS PROMENADE SHOPPING CENTER FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF NW 27TH AVENUE AND NW 183RD STREET, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO, TO PERMIT A SELF STORAGE FACILITY IN THE ENTERTAINMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS LISTED IN THE DECLARATION OF September 12, 2018, City Council Minutes Page 11 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - September 12, 2018 RESTRICTIONS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "C"; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER) Mayor Gilbert opened public comments. Mayor Gilbert closed public comments. Motioned by Councilwoman Robinson, seconded by Councilwoman Davis to approve the Item. There being no further discussion the motion to adopt on first reading passed and carried by a 6-0 vote. Councilwoman Davis: Yes Councilman Harris: Yes Councilwoman Robinson: Yes Councilman Williams Jr: Yes Councilwoman Odom: Yes Vice Mayor Ighodaro: Absent Mayor Gilbert: Yes (P) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK (Q) REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS Councilwoman Davis congratulated Deputy City Manager Craig Clay and Councilman Rodney Harris Councilwoman Odom announce September as Nation Sickle Cell Awareness Month and Aging Awareness Month. Councilman Harris asked for prayers in the path of the storm. Councilwoman Robinson announced October as Paint the City Pink month. Meet Me Monday every second Monday at Carol City Park. Mayor Gilbert announced registration is open for the Mayor's Fitness Challenge and September 20, 2018 is the next Open Mic Night. Additional comments offered were in response to comments made during public comments. Mayor Gilbert also expressed the importance in voting in the upcoming election. (R) WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (S) ADJOURNMENT September 12, 2018, City Council Minutes Page 12 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - September 12, 2018 Motion offered by Councilwoman Robinson, seconded by Councilman Harris to adjourn at 9:03 pm. Attest: T` Oliver Gilbert, Mayor Mario ataille, City Clerk September 12, 2018, City Council Minutes Page 13