The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About04.13.2022 - Regular Meeting MinutesCity of Miami Gardens City Council Minutes April 13, 2022 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session, Apr 13 2022, beginning at 07:00:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, 18605 NW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida. The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Rodney Harris, Vice Mayor Reggie Leon, Councilwoman Shannon Campbell, Councilwoman Shannan Ighodaro, Councilwoman Linda Julien, Councilman Robert Stephens, and Councilwoman Katrina Wilson. Also in attendance were: City Manager Cameron Benson, City Attorney Sonja Dickens, and City Clerk Mario Bataille. 2. INVOCATION Mayor Gilbert delivered the Invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes - February 23, 2022 4.2. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes – March 9, 2022 A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilman Stephens, to approve minutes passed and carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council. Mayor Harris Yes Vice Mayor Leon Yes Councilwoman Campbell Yes Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes Councilwoman Julien Yes Councilman Stephens Yes Councilwoman Wilson Yes 5. ORDER OF BUSINESS Councilman Stephens requested to co-sponsor 11.4. There was no objection to this request. A motion to approve the Agenda made by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Campbell, approved by unanimous voice vote. DocuSign Envelope ID: 435B874B-E99A-4FC3-809F-FEDA6F67D0DC Page 2 of 10 April 13, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH) 6.1. THE SEEK FOUNDATION'S BUILD-CODE-GROW AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL PRESENATION Anike Sakariyawo, Executive Director & Founder of the SEEK Foundation, appeared before the City Council and provided an overview on the services provided by the SEEK Foundation. Joshua Rudolph, student of the SEEK afterschool program, shared his experience as a participant with the SEEK Foundation. 6.2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY COUNCILWOMAN SHANNON CAMPBELL. Councilwoman Shannon Campbell introduced Dr. Edward G. Robinson and Mrs. Constance Robinson who presented their creation "READMAN" The Super Hero for Literacy, which supports State and National reading standards in an effort to increase the proficiency levels of young readers. 6.3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY COUNCILWOMAN SHANNAN "LADY" IGHODARO. Councilwoman Shannan Ighodaro was joined by the City Council as she recognized the creators of the 3rd SEC Regulated funding platform Crowd Wall Street which is an investment crowdfunding portal that connects startups and emerging businesses with investors. 6.4. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARD PRESENTATION. City Manager Benson introduced Strategic Communication & Training Specialist Yvena Muselaire who presented the Employee Recognition Award to Events Specialist Samuel Randle. 6.5. 2022 FLORIDA LEGISLATION SESSION PRESENTATION BY YOLANDA CASH JACKSON. City of Miami Gardens Lobbyist Yolanda Cash Jackson appeared before the City Council and provided an update on 2022 Florida Legislative Session and answered questions posed by the City Council. Councilwoman Campbell requested the City Council has a more proactive approach to the City's Legislative Program as only one initiative (The Higher Education Program) received funding during this legislative session. Councilwoman Wilson conquered with Councilwoman Campbell. DocuSign Envelope ID: 435B874B-E99A-4FC3-809F-FEDA6F67D0DC Page 3 of 10 April 13, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes State Representative Felicia Robinson appeared before the City Council and provided an update on the 2022 Florida Legislative Session. She continued to speak on the importance to have more communication between her office and the City Council to discuss the types of legislative and appropriations that are being passed by the State. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Karen Hunter Jackson, 1420 NW 199th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and spoke on the upcoming Arbor Day Senior Project 2022. Francis Ragoo, 889 NW 214 Street, Unit 102, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and provided additional information on the upcoming Arbor Day Senior Project 2022. Gale Cunningham, 19001 NW 14th Avenue Road, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and spoke on the purpose of Town Hall Meetings. She continued to share her appreciation for the dialogue she has been able to have with the Mayor and City Council. 8. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING: 8.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ELECTIONS, CALLING FOR 2022 SPECIAL ELECTION FOR PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS; 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. City Clerk Bataille provided an overview and intent of the proposed Ordinance. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilman Stephens, to approve the Ordinance on First Reading. There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question. A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilman Stephens, to approve the Ordinance on First Reading passed and carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council. Mayor Harris Yes DocuSign Envelope ID: 435B874B-E99A-4FC3-809F-FEDA6F67D0DC Page 4 of 10 April 13, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Vice Mayor Leon Yes Councilwoman Campbell Yes Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes Councilwoman Julien Yes Councilman Stephens Yes Councilwoman Wilson Yes 9. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 9.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE II, SECTION 2-49 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment. There being no public comment, Mayor Harris closed the floor. 9.2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6 “BUSINESSES”, ARTICLE V- “SALE OF MERCHANDISE”; SECTION- 6-195 “SELLING, SERVING, VENDING, SOLICITING IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF- WAY GENERALLY” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REGULATE THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF MERCHANDISE, GOODS, OR WARES ON CITY STREETS AND SIDEWALK BY VENDORS, PEDDLERS, AND STREET TICKET SELLERS IN THE CLEAN ZONE DURING CLEAN ZONE PERIOD FOR THE ANNUAL FORMULA 1 MIAMI GRAND PRIX AND RELATED ACTIVITIES; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment. There being no public comment, Mayor Harris closed the floor. A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilman Stephens, to approve the Ordinance on Second Reading passed and carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council. Mayor Harris Yes Vice Mayor Leon Yes Councilwoman Campbell Yes DocuSign Envelope ID: 435B874B-E99A-4FC3-809F-FEDA6F67D0DC Page 5 of 10 April 13, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes Councilwoman Julien Yes Councilman Stephens Yes Councilwoman Wilson Yes 10. RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 11. CONSENT AGENDA: 11.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE BETTY T. FERGUSON RECREATIONAL COMPLEX, BUNCHE PARK, AND THE CITY HALL COURTYARD FOR THE ORANGE BOWL BLOSSOM CLASSIC EVENTS TAKING PLACE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER, 4, 2022; AUTHORIZING AN IN- KIND SUPPORT FOR THE EVENTS IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FORTY-TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($42,000) FROM THE GENERAL FUNDS ACCOUNTS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT; 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, ESTABLISHING THAT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS SHALL BE HELD ON THE SECOND AND FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 5:30 P.M.; 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, AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF $250.00 FROM COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT TO ENGAGE MIAMI. 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, RECONIZING APRIL AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH. 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 DONATION OF $250.00 FROM COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT TO FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERISTY’S STUDENT EMERGENCY FUND. 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 USE OF CAROL CITY PARK, SHOWMOBILE, AND STAFFING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE THOMAS5 FOUNDATION, INC. 9TH ANNUAL EASTER DAY DocuSign Envelope ID: 435B874B-E99A-4FC3-809F-FEDA6F67D0DC Page 6 of 10 April 13, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes EGGSTRAVAGANZ TAKING PLACE ON APRIL 17, 2022; AUTHORIZING AN IN-KIND SUPPORT FOR THE EVENTS IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND TWENTY NINE DOLLARS ($6,629.00) FROM THE GENERAL FUNDS ACCOUNTS FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS; 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, AWARDING INVITATION TO BID (ITB) 21-22- 008, SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION ANNUAL CONTRACT TO PRIMARY VENDOR METRO EXPRESS, INC. AND SECONDARY VENDOR GPE ENGINEERING & GENERAL CONTRACTOR CORP.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THIS PURPOSE NOT TO EXCEED THE BUDGETED AMOUNT; 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 CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT WITH AIP US, LLC FOR THE LEASE WITH AN OPTION TO BUY OF CISCO NETWORK EQUIPMENT (DETAILED ON QUOTE #20211129) FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED NINETY NINE THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED AND THIRTY FOUR DOLLARS AND TWENTY SEVEN CENTS ($99,834.27) ANNUALLY, FOR TWO YEARS, BY RELYING ON PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT# 43220000-NASPO-19-ACS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT WITH AIP US, LLC FOR THE LEASE WITH AN OPTION TO BUY OF CISCO NETWORK EQUIPMENT (DETAILED ON QUOTE #20211129) FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED NINETY NINE THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED AND THIRTY FOUR DOLLARS AND TWENTY SEVEN CENTS ($99,834.27) ANNUALLY, FOR TWO YEARS, BY RELYING ON PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT# 43220000-NASPO-19-ACS; 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, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT WITH AIP US, LLC FOR THE LEASE WITH AN OPTION TO BUY OF CISCO NETWORK EQUIPMENT (DETAILED ON QUOTE #20211129) FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED NINETY NINE THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED AND THIRTY FOUR DOLLARS AND TWENTY SEVEN CENTS ($99,834.27) ANNUALLY, FOR TWO YEARS, BY RELYING ON DocuSign Envelope ID: 435B874B-E99A-4FC3-809F-FEDA6F67D0DC Page 7 of 10 April 13, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT# 43220000-NASPO-19-ACS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilman Stephens, to approve the Consent Agenda passed and carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council. Mayor Harris Yes Vice Mayor Leon Yes Councilwoman Campbell Yes Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes Councilwoman Julien Yes Councilman Stephens Yes Councilwoman Wilson Yes 12. RESOLUTION(S) 13. QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS/JENNINGS DISCLOSURE: Planning and Zoning Director Nakeischea Smith provided the Quasi-Judicial Hearing Procedures and Rules. City Clerk Bataille administered the oath of truthfulness to all interested parties. 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) 13.3.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION FOR THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2001 NW 167TH STREET, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO, PERMITTING A VEHICLE SALES BUSINESS; WAIVING THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ALLOWABLE RENTAL VEHICLES TO BE LOCATED ON-SITE AND THE REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYEE PARKING TO BE LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE BUSINESS AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 34-288 OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS CODE OF ORDINANCES; GRANTING A VARIANCE TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING FROM TWENTY-EIGHT (28) SPACES TO FOURTEEN (14) SPACES, AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 34-381 OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS CODE OF DocuSign Envelope ID: 435B874B-E99A-4FC3-809F-FEDA6F67D0DC Page 8 of 10 April 13, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes ORDINANCES; CONDITIONING THIS REQUEST ON THAT CERTAIN DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “C”; GRANT PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Director Smith provided a presentation on the item and recommended approval. Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment. There being no public comment, Mayor Harris closed the floor. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Resolution. There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question. A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Resolution passed and carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council. Mayor Harris Yes Vice Mayor Leon Yes Councilwoman Campbell Yes Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes Councilwoman Julien Yes Councilman Stephens Yes Councilwoman Wilson Yes 13.3.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY ALAN KRISCHER ON BEHALF OF CALDER RACE COURSE, INC. FOR A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 21001 NW 27TH AVENUE, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO, TO PERMIT WAREHOUSE, DISTRIBUTION, LIGHT PRODUCTION, LIGHT ASSEMBLY, LABORATORY, RADIO AND TV STUDIO, MUSIC PRODUCTION AND MOVIE STUDIO USE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS; ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THAT CERTAIN DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “C”; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. DocuSign Envelope ID: 435B874B-E99A-4FC3-809F-FEDA6F67D0DC Page 9 of 10 April 13, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes City Manager Benson requested this item be deferred to the April 27, 2022 City Council Meeting. A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Julien, to defer the Item to April, 27, 2022 at 5:30 PM passed and carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council. Mayor Harris Yes Vice Mayor Leon Yes Councilwoman Campbell Yes Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes Councilwoman Julien Yes Councilman Stephens Yes Councilwoman Wilson Yes 14. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK (3 MINUTES EACH) 15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES EACH) Councilman Stephens reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Fair Housing Month (co-sponsored with Councilwoman Linda Julien)  Citywide Town Hall Meeting re: Planning and Zoning Updates  60 Minute Grocery Tour/Heathy Food Choices Event  Higher Education Scholarship Program  STEM Saturday Workshop  T5 Foundation 9th Annual Easter Eggtravaganza Events Councilwoman Ighodaro reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Women's Empowerment Conference  National Kidney Month  Senior Spring Fling  Mental Health Month  Small Business Wealth Conference  Residential Seat 3 Newsletter Councilwoman Julien reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Quarterly Clean Up Councilwoman Campbell reported on the following sponsored initiatives: DocuSign Envelope ID: 435B874B-E99A-4FC3-809F-FEDA6F67D0DC Page 10 of 10 April 13, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes  Twisted Smoothies Event  Bingo with a Twist Event  Monthly Townhall Meeting Councilwoman Wilson reported on the following sponsored initiatives:  Monthly Street Marketplace  Flipping Houses Workshop  Senior trip to see Donnie McClurkin concert  Gas Giveaway  HBCU Sports Combine Vice Mayor Leon and Mayor Harris recognized the City's Telecommunications Department as part of National Law Enforcement Communication Week. Mayor Harris asked that we keep everyone in our prayers. 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. Rodney Harris, Mayor Mario Bataille, City Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: 435B874B-E99A-4FC3-809F-FEDA6F67D0DC