HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.03.2020 Special City Council MeetingCity of Miami Gardens
City Council Minutes
June 3, 2020
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in virtual special
session, June 03, 2020, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the 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, Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro, Councilman Reggie
Leon, Councilwoman Lillie Odom, Councilman David Williams Jr., and
Councilwoman Katrina Wilson.
Also in attendance were: City Manager Cameron Benson, City Attorney Sonja
Dickens, and City Clerk Mario Bataille.
Mayor Gilbert stated that Pursuant to Executive Order Nos. 20-69 and 20-112,
issued by the Office of Governor Ron DeSantis, municipalities may conduct
meetings of their governing boards without having a quorum of its members
present physically or at any specific location, and utilizing communications
media technology such as telephonic or video conference, as provided by
Section 120.54(5)(b)2, Florida Statutes. Procedures for the public comment will
be explained by the City Clerk shortly. The members of the City Council
appearing remotely for this meeting are Vice-Mayor Rodney Harris,
Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom, Councilwoman Katrina Wilson, Councilman
David Williams, Jr, Councilman Reggie Leon, and Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro
and Mayor Oliver Gilbert, III. The City Manager, Cameron D. Benson, City Clerk,
Mario Bataille, and City Attorney, Sonja K. Dickens are also appearing remotely.
The meeting will be opened with a prayer and The Pledge of Allegiance.
City Clerk Bataille provided the uniform rules of procedures for the virtual City
Council Meeting.
The procedures were accepted by the Mayor and City Council without objection.
2. INVOCATION
Mayor Gilbert delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes –March 11, 2020
4.2. Special City Council Meeting Draft - March 12, 2020
4.3. Special City Council Meeting Draft - May 15, 2020
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Vice Mayor
Harris, to approve the draft minutes passed and carried by a 7 to 0
roll call vote of the City Council.
Mayor Gilbert Yes
Vice Mayor Harris Yes
Councilman Ighodaro Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Odom Yes
Councilman Williams Jr. Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
5. ORDER OF BUSINESS
(Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda at this time)
Councilman David Williams withdrew Items 11.2 and 11.3.
Councilman David Williams requested the following items be added to the
Agenda:
Add-On Item #1 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILMAN
DAVID WILLIAMS, JR SPECIAL AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) NUNC
PRO TUNC, TO SUPPORT THE MIRACLE IN THE GARDENS EVENT;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Add-On Item #2 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILMAN
DAVID WILLIAMS, JR SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) NUNC PRO
TUNC TO SUPPORT THE DAVID WILLIAMS JR, SCIENCE AWARD EVENT;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The items were added to the Agenda as items 12.1 and 12.2.
Motion to approve the agenda as amended was made by Councilman David
Williams Jr., seconded by Councilman Reggie Leon, passed and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH)
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
8. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
9. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
10. RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
11. CONSENT AGENDA:
11.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR
CARLOS A. GIMENEZ AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO
TRANSFER CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC
SECURITY (“CARES”) ACT DIRECT FEDERAL FUNDS RECEIVED BY
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO THE CITY AND TO OTHER UNITS OF
LOCAL GOVERNMENT WITHIN THE COUNTY BASED ON
POPULATION AND RATES OF COVID-19 CASES; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
11.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILMAN
DAVID WILLIAMS, JR SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS
($2,000.00) TO SUPPORT THE DAVID WILLIAMS JR, SCIENCE
AWARD EVENT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This
item was withdrawn.
11.3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILMAN
DAVID WILLIAMS, JR SPECIAL AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS
($2,000.00) TO SUPPORT THE MIRACLE IN THE GARDENS EVENT;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item was withdrawn.
11.4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FROM COUNCILMAN DAVID WILLIAMS JR
ACCOUNTS. ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) FROM PUBLIC
AFFAIRS AND ($1,000.00) ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM THE
SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT THE FORTH ANNUAL
HONORING WOMEN IN LAW ENFORCEMENT EVENT; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXPEDITE BUILDING PERMITS FOR BUSINESSES THAT ARE
COMPLETING RENOVATIONS TO THEIR FACILITY IN ORDER TO
SAFEGUARD THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THEIR EMPLOYEES
AND CUSTOMERS AGAINST COVID-19, PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS, PROVIDING FOR DIRECTION TO THE CITY
MANAGER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST RESPECTIVELY THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACES DEPARTMENT
(“MDPR”) FOR A SPONSORSHIP CHANGE FOR ROLLING OAKS
PARK; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE
A PURCHASE ORDER TO SUPERION LLC FOR THE RENEWAL OF
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC SAFETY SOFTWARE IN THE
AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY TWO THOUSAND AND
FIVE HUNDRED AND NINETY FIVE DOLLARS AND SIXTY TWO
CENTS ($232,595.62), FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
11.8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING THE THIRD RENEWAL OF
INVITATION TO BID NUMBER 16-17-034, RIGHT-OF-WAY
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE, TO WEED-A-WAY, INC.;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE
ORDERS, AS NEEDED, FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT FROM THE CITY’S AUDITOR, ANTHONY
BURINSON, P.A.; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER WITH RGEN
ENTERPRISES D/B/A COOL WATER AIR CONDITIONING
LANDSCAPING, FOR BETTY T FERGUSON RECREATION CENTER
HVAC UNIT REPLACEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
11.11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS TO TRANE U.S. INC, IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED THIRTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT
HUNDRED SIXTEEN DOLLARS ($513,816.00), FOR THE PURCHASE
OF HVAC UNITS, BY RELYING UPON U.S. COMMUNITIES AND
HARFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS CONTRACT NUMBER 15-JLP-023;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER'S
AUTHORIZATION OF A CHANGE ORDER TO HORIZON
ELECTRONICS FOR THE REPAIR TO THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AT
BETTY T. FERGUSON RECREATION CENTER IN THE ADDITIONAL
AMOUNT OF SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-
DOLLARS ($7,470.00); PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.13. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING RFQ 19-20-012, RISCO PARK
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK, TO KAUFMAN LYNN
CONSTRUCTION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THIS PURPOSE;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.14. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ADOPTING RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
CONDUCTED THROUGH COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA
TECHNOLOGY, NUNC PRO TUNC, TO MAY 1, 2020; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL MEASURES
REASONABLE AND NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS PURPOSE;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.15. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
NEW URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
SENIOR HOUSING ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY GENERALLY
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NW 12TH AVENUE
AND NW 183RD STREET, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A” IN
SUBSTNATIAL FORM; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Withdrawn - March 11, 2020)
11.16. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILMAN
DAVID WILLIAMS, JR SPECIAL AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS
($2,000.00) NUNC PRO TUNC, TO SUPPORT THE MIRACLE IN THE
GARDENS EVENT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.17. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILMAN
DAVID WILLIAMS, JR SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS
($2,000.00) NUNC PRO TUNC TO SUPPORT THE DAVID WILLIAMS
JR, SCIENCE AWARD EVENT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; ROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Vice Mayor
Harris, to approve the Consent Agenda passed and carried by a 7
to 0 roll call vote of the City Council.
Mayor Gilbert Yes
Vice Mayor Harris Yes
Councilman Ighodaro Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Odom Yes
Councilman Williams Jr. Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
12. RESOLUTION(S)
12.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILMAN
DAVID WILLIAMS, JR SPECIAL AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS
($2,000.00) NUNC PRO TUNC, TO SUPPORT THE MIRACLE IN THE
GARDENS EVENT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Gilbert and
seconded by Councilman Leon.
Answering a question posed by Mayor Gilbert, Councilman Williams
clarified this will be virtual events and provided a brief overview of the
item.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Gilbert called the question.
A motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilman Leon,
to approve the item passed and carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of
the City Council.
Mayor Gilbert Yes
Vice Mayor Harris Yes
Councilman Ighodaro Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Odom Yes
Councilman Williams Jr. Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
12.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILMAN
DAVID WILLIAMS, JR SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS
($2,000.00) NUNC PRO TUNC TO SUPPORT THE DAVID WILLIAMS
JR, SCIENCE AWARD EVENT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Answering a question posed by Mayor Gilbert, Councilman David
Williams confirmed this will be a virtual event.
A motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilman Leon,
to approve the Item passed and carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of
the City Council.
Mayor Gilbert Yes
Vice Mayor Harris Yes
Councilman Ighodaro Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Odom Yes
Councilman Williams Jr. Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
13. QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS/JENNINGS
DISCLOSURE:
Mayor Gilbert stated we are now onto the quasi-judicial portion of our Agenda
and read into the record the rules/format of today's quasi-judicial items.
Brian Adler representing the applicant agreed to the rules and format of this
meetings quasi-judicial hearing without objection.
13.1 ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S):
13.1.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY CENTERPORT OWNER LLC FOR THE
REZONING OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 20775 NW 17TH
AVENUE, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT “A”, ATTACHED HERETO, FROM R-25
MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING RESIDENTIAL TO PD - PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (Deferred on First Reading - March 11, 2020)
Mayor Gilbert disclosed he may have had ex-parte communication
on this Item and indicated he can remain impartial during this
hearing.
Vice Mayor Harris disclosed he has had ex-parte communication on
this Item and indicated he can remain impartial during this hearing.
Nakeischea Smith, Planning and Zoning Director, presented the item
and staff's recommendation to approve the item on first reading.
Brian Adler of Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod, LLP,
representing the applicant, provided a presentation on the
application and answered questions posed by the City Council.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Harris, seconded by
Councilwoman Odom, to approve the Item on first reading.
City Clerk Bataille administered the oath of truthfulness and
requested consent of all parties who plan to provide testimony to be
recorded as part of the virtual meeting through zoom.
Adrian Dabkowski of Kimley Horn, on behalf of the applicant,
provided a brief overview on the traffic study and answered questions
posed by the City Council.
Mayor Gilbert opened the floor for public comment.
Jennifer Nahova, 1731 NW 206th Street, shared concerns on the
lack of attendance at the community meeting concerning this project
and negative traffic impact from this project. She continued to share
concerns with the current traffic issues in the Lake Lucerne area.
Subari Smith, resident, indicated the applicant has made the effort to
meet with the community and spoke in support of the applicant.
Mary Reeves, resident, spoke in support of the item and commended
the applicant for reaching out to the community.
There being no further comments, Mayor Gilbert closed the floor.
Brian Adler provided closing comments on the application and spoke
on the public engagement performed by the applicant.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Odom, Mr.
Dabkowski provided an overview on the traffic access to and out of
the neighborhood.
Deputy City Manager Craig Clay further briefed the City Council on
the traffic mitigation partnership between the City, Calder, Miami
Dolphins and neighboring developers to solve the traffic concerns for
the area.
Mayor Gilbert spoke in support of the project and suggested future
relief of the neighborhoods traffic through the continued development
of Calder site to include a road that heads north to county line road.
Councilman Reggie Leon spoke in support of this Item.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Wilson, Mr.
Dabkowski confirmed their will be two lanes and no modification to
207th street.
Councilman David Williams recommended the possibility of
expanding the road to three lanes with an interchangeable middle
lane.
Councilwoman Wilson recommended the turning lane on the
proposed new street to 27th avenue is a merging type lane to 27th
avenue.
Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro shared concerns with the applicant
not meeting with the Lake Lucerne Crime Watch.
Brian Adler indicated between now and second reading they will
make sure to meet with the Lake Lucerne Crime Watch.
Mayor Gilbert indicated the City will need the applicants to be an
active participate on the discussions for a northbound access road.
Scott Helms on behalf of the applicant confirmed they will be an
active participant on the discussion for a northbound access road.
A motion offered by Vice Mayor Harris, seconded by
Councilwoman Odom, to approve on First Reading passed and
carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council.
Mayor Gilbert Yes
Vice Mayor Harris Yes
Councilman Ighodaro Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Odom Yes
Councilman Williams Jr. Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
13.2 ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
13.3 RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
14. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
(3 MINUTES EACH)
15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES
EACH)
Councilman Williams question when the City Council would proceed with in-
person meeting.
Mayor Gilbert replied once it is possible to have the meeting in-person in a safe
manner.
Vice Mayor Harris questioned when the City plans to re-open for restaurants and
assembly uses.
Mayor Gilbert indicated restaurants will officially re-open within the next week
and their ability to comply with the order that will be in order and will begin to
look into assembly uses and youth programing.
Mayor Gilbert spoke on the difficult time this County is facing at it relates to
COVID-19 and Social Injustice.
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 8:25 p.m.
Oliver Gilbert, Mayor
Mario Bataille, City Clerk