HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.08.2020 Special City Council MeetingCity of Miami Gardens
City Council Minutes
July 8, 2020
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in virtual special
session, July 08 2020, beginning at 10:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers, 18605
NW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida.
The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Oliver Gilbert,
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.
A motion made by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilman Williams, to excuse
the absence of Vice Mayor Rodney Harris was approved by unanimous voice
vote.
Mayor Gilbert stated 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. June 10, 2020 - Special City Council Meeting
A motion offered by Councilman Williams Jr., seconded by
Councilman Leon, to approve the minutes passed and carried by a
6 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council.
Mayor Gilbert Yes
Vice Mayor Harris Absent
Councilman Ighodaro Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Odom Yes
Councilman Williams Jr. Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
5. ORDER OF BUSINESS
City Manager Cameron Benson withdrew Item 11.8.
Councilwoman Odom requested item 11.2 and 11.3 are pulled from the consent
agenda.
Motion made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Mayor Gilbert, to
approve the Agenda as amended passed and carried by a unanimous voice
vote.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH)
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
City Clerk Bataille read into the record exhibit a.
Patricia Salahuddin, 11635 NE 21 Drive, spoke on Item #11.3 and spoke in
support of expanding the Gun Violence Reduction Program.
Linda Smith, 15815 East Bunch Park Drive, spoke in support of working with
John Jay College in order to use best practices in solving the City's gun violence
program.
Francis Ragoo, 889 NW 14th Street, questioned the MOU between the City of
Miami Gardens and Miami Dade County at it relates to Rolling Oaks Park.
Mary Reeves, 1521 NW 168th Terr, spoke in support of the Juneteenth Holiday
Ordinance however she feels there should be trade off with another holiday or
Friday. Additionally, Ms. Reeves spoke in opposition of any new hires due to
the current pandemic. Lastly, she requested if the City can send out
communication to residents to remind parents to participate in the school board
survey on re-opening schools and spoke in opposition of the head start waiver.
8. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
8.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 1, SEC. 2-
377.– HOLIDAYS BY DESIGNATING JUNETEENTH, JUNE 19TH - AS
AN OFFICIAL CITY HOLIDAY FOR ALL NONESSENTIAL AND NON-
PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;
PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Gilbert relinquished to gavel to Councilman Leon.
Mayor Gilbert provided an overview on the Item. Also he does not oppose
trading off a Holiday, however that must be done through collective
bargaining negotiations and change in ordinance.
8.2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THAT EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY AGREEMENT IN
SUBSTANTIAL FORM AS THAT AGREEMENT ATTACHED HERETO
AS EXHIBIT “A;” AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF THAT CERTAIN
CITY-OWNED PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 20601 N.W. 32
AVENUE, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, KNOWN AS BUCCANEER
PARK, BEARING FOLIO NO. 34-1133-024- 0010 TO MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY IN EXCHANGE FOR 875 SQUARE FEET OF REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN BUCCANEER PARK AT 20591 N.W. 30
COURT, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, BEARING FOLIO NO. 34- 1133-
011-0880 OWNED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MAYOR, CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY
AND CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
City Manager Benson provided an overview on the Item and
recommended approval of the Item.
A motion was made by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilwoman
Odom, to approve the Item on First Reading.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Odom, Mr. Benson
clarified the purpose of the item is replace the old pump station.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Gilbert called the question.
A motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilwoman
Odom, to approve the Item on First Reading passed and carried by
a 5 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council.
Mayor Gilbert Yes
Vice Mayor Harris Absent
Councilman Ighodaro Absent
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Odom Yes
Councilman Williams Jr. Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
8.3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE BORROWING OF FIFTY-
FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ($55,000,000); AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA GENERAL
OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2020 (TAXABLE) IN AN
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY-FIVE
MILLION DOLLARS ($55,000,000) TO REFUND A PORTION OF THE
CITY’S GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2014; PROVIDING
FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH THE
DETAILS OF SAID BONDS; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Manager Benson indicated Rolling Oaks is a City Park and will not
be transferred over to the County.
Answering a question posed by Mayor Gilbert, City Manager Benson
indicated this item will provide a cost saving to the City and lower the bond
millage/special assessment
Deputy City Manager Craig Clay provided a presentation on the Item.
A motion was made by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilwoman
Wilson, to approve the Item on First Reading.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Wilson, Mr. Clay indicated
the savings will be immediate and will take place during this upcoming
fiscal year starting October 1, 2020 with an estimated annual savings of
$235,000 until 2039.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Odom, Mr. Clay indicated
the interest rate is 2.553% lowered from the current 4%.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Gilbert called the question.
A motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilwoman
Wilson, to approve on First Reading passed and carried by a 6 to 0
roll call vote of the City Council.
Mayor Gilbert Yes
Vice Mayor Harris Absent
Councilman Ighodaro Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Odom Yes
Councilman Williams Jr. Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
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, RECOGNIZING JUNE 19TH AS A HOLIDAY IN
THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS; AND URGING THE STATE AND
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO RECOGNIZE JUNETEENTH AS AN
OFFICIAL HOLIDAY; 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, URGING THE FEDERAL AVIATION
ADMINISTRATION (FAA) TO MODIFY FLIGHT PATHS AND
ALTITUDES IMPOSED BY THE NEXTGEN AIR TRANSPORTATION
PLAN TO PRE-NEXTGEN STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
PROVIDE THE CITY COUNCIL WITH A REPORT ON THE
FEASIBILITY OF PARTNERSHIPS WITH ADDITIONAL OUTSIDE
ORGANIZATIONS TO EXPAND THE GUN VIOLENCE REDUCTION
PROGRAM IN MIAMI GARDENS, PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE
PURCHASE ORDERS TO THYSSEN KRUPP CORPORATION FOR
ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE, BY RELYING UPON SOURCEWELL
(F.K.A. NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE) CONTRACT #100516-
TKE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND
SEVEN HUNDRED FOURTEEN DOLLARS AND NINETY CENTS
($71,714.90); 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, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE
A PURCHASE ORDER TO PAVEMENT TECHNOLGY, INC. UNDER
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CITY OF MARGATE BID NUMBER
2019-009; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE
PURCHASE ORDERS, NUNC PRO TUNC TO JUNE 25, 2020, TO
SOFTWARE HOUSE INTERNATIONAL INC FOR LICENSING
SOLUTIONS PROVIDERS OF MICROSOFT SOFTWARE AND
SERVICES, IN RELIANCE UPON CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
CONTRACT NO. 16-17-001(P) AND FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
MANAGEMENT SERVICES STATE TERM CONTRACT NUMBER
43230000-15-02, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED
FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-EIGHT
DOLLARS AND FIFTY-NINE CENTS ($156,368.59); 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 AN EXPENDITURE FROM THE
CITIZENS INDEPENDENT TRANSPORTATION TRUST (“CITT”) FUND
SETTLEMENT BALANCE TO CALTRAN ENGINEERING GROUP FOR
A STREETLIGHT STUDY, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO
HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY-SEVEN
DOLLARS AND SIXTY-NINE CENTS ($240,497.69); PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED FIFTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ($55,000,000) IN
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES
2020 (TAXABLE), TO REFUND A PORTION OF THE CITY’S GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2014 AND PAY COSTS OF ISSUANCE
11.9. 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 AGREEMENT
AND ATTENDANT DOCUMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA AND BSD OF MIAMI GARDENS, LLC,
REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT
17300 NW 7TH AVENUE ROAD ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”:
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilman Leon,
to approve the Consent Agenda passed and carried by a 6 to 0 roll
call vote of the City Council.
Mayor Gilbert Yes
Vice Mayor Harris Absent
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, URGING THE FEDERAL AVIATION
ADMINISTRATION (FAA) TO MODIFY FLIGHT PATHS AND
ALTITUDES IMPOSED BY THE NEXTGEN AIR TRANSPORTATION
PLAN TO PRE-NEXTGEN STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Gilbert relinquished the gavel to Councilman Leon.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Odom, Assistant City
Manager Vernita Wilson provided an overview on the Item.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Wilson, Mayor Gilbert
opined the FAA may not be required to notify the City on any changes to
their flight patterns. Mayor Gilbert added the City has instructed the
lobbyist to monitor this matter.
Councilman Leon acknowledge the Congressional Office of
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson has provided notification and these
proposed changes would be for cargo flights only.
Answering a question posed by Councilman Williams, Mayor Gilbert this
changed from the FAA is based on a software to allow their flight paths to
be more efficient.
Councilwoman Wilson shared concern on how these changes may
impact the residents.
A motion was made by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilman
Leon, to approve the Item.
There being no further discussion, Councilman Leon called the question.
A motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilman Leon,
to approve the Resolution passed and carried by a 6 to 0 roll call
vote of the City Council.
Mayor Gilbert Yes
Vice Mayor Harris Absent
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, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE
THE CITY COUNCIL WITH A REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF
PARTNERSHIPS WITH ADDITIONAL OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS TO
EXPAND THE GUN VIOLENCE REDUCTION PROGRAM IN MIAMI
GARDENS, PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Odom, Councilman
Ighodaro provided an overview on the Item.
A motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilman Leon,
to approve the Resolution passed and carried by a 6 to 0 roll call
vote of the City Council.
Mayor Gilbert Yes
Vice Mayor Harris Absent
Councilman Ighodaro Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Odom Yes
Councilman Williams Jr. Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
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)
13.3 RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
14. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
(3 MINUTES EACH)
14.1. City Manager Quarterly Report
15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES
EACH)
Answering a question posed by Councilman Williams, Deputy City Manager Clay
briefed the Council on COVID-19 related staffing expenses and based on
accumulation of different hourly rates.
Councilman Leon announced Jessie Trice has become a COVID-19 testing site.
Councilwoman Wilson thanked the City Council for their support during the loss
of her sister. Additionally, she cautioned everyone to take precautions as it
relates to COVID-19.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Wilson, Mayor Gilbert indicated
there may be a potential for the Council to meet in August based on the needs
of the City.
Mayor Gilbert announced the RISE fund established by Miami Dade County to
assist small businesses.
Mayor Gilbert congratulated the City Manager and Finance Department for their
work in refinancing the debt to a lower rate.
Mayor Gilbert briefed the Council that the City is currently working on the
operational plan as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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 10:59 a.m.
Oliver Gilbert, Mayor
Mario Bataille, City Clerk