HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.08.2021 Regular City Council MeetingCity of Miami Gardens
City Council Minutes
December 8, 2021
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Dec 08 2021, beginning at 07:00 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
Councilman Robert Stephens delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1 Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes – October 27, 2021
to approve the minutes
4.2. Special City Council Meeting Draft Minutes - November 10, 2021
City Clerk Bataille withdrew the minutes from the Agenda.
5. ORDER OF BUSINESS
Councilwoman Campbell requested 11.4 and 11.5 be pulled from the Consent
Agenda.
The following Item was added to Ordinance on for First Reading:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA, DECLARING ZONING IN PROGRESS AND IMPOSING A
CITYWIDE MORATORIUM ON THE SUBMISSION, PROCESSING AND
ISSUANCE OF ALL ZONING APPLICATIONS AND/OR PERMITS FOR
VEHICLE FUELING STATIONS AND SALES AS A PERMITTED USE OR
ACCESSORY USE, INCLUDING VARIANCES, SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS,
ZONING DISTRICT CHANGES, MINIMUM SQUARE FOOTAGE
REQUIREMENT CHANGES, MODIFICATIONS OR ELIMINATION OF
CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS FOR A 180-DAY PERIOD;
PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR A STUDY AND
DIRECTIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES;
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PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilwoman
Campbell, to approve the Agenda as amended passed and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH)
6.1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY COUNCILMAN ROBERT STEPHENS, III
Councilman Robert Stephens recognized three residents for their
assistance in rendering aide to a gunshot victim which ultimately saved
his life.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Audrey Ward 3351 NW 189th Street, appeared before the City Council and
shared concerns with traffic issues on NW 189th Street.
Gale Cunningham, 19001 NW 14th Avenue Road, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared
before the City Council and shared concerns on the delays of renovations of
Myrtle Grove. She continued to speak in support of a gymnasium and in
opposition of a pool.
Gwendolyn Davis, 3375 NW 108th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before
the City Council and shared concerns on the delay of the Myrtle Grove Park
renovation. She continued to urge the City Council to move forward with ground
breaking with current plans and spoke in opposition of a pool.
Wanetta Connor, 3031 NW 183rd Street, Miami Gardens FL, appeared before
the City Council and requested the City Council move forward with the
renovations of Myrtle Groove Park.
Rea Hughes, 3335 NW 180th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the
City Council and shared concerns on the delay of the Myrtle Grove Park
renovation. She continued the City move forward with the current renovation
plans.
Leroy Witherspoon, 20725 NW 9th Court, #104, Miami Gardens, FL, submitted
written communication concerning Myrtle Groove Park where indicated his
support for a gymnasium and in opposition of a pool
8. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
8.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF
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ORDINANCES ENTITLED “PURCHASING” TO CREATE ARTICLE IX -
DIVISION 7 ENTITLED “PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS”;
PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Assistant City Attorney Zackery Stokes provided an overview of the item
and answered questions posed by the City Council.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by
Councilwoman Campbell, to approve this Item on First Reading.
There being no further questions, Mayor Harris called the question.
A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilwoman
Julien, 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
Vice Mayor Leon Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
8.2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, DECLARING ZONING IN PROGRESS AND
IMPOSING A CITYWIDE MORATORIUM ON THE SUBMISSION,
PROCESSING AND ISSUANCE OF ALL ZONING APPLICATIONS
AND/OR PERMITS FOR VEHICLE FUELING STATIONS AND SALES
AS A PERMITTED USE OR ACCESSORY USE, INCLUDING
VARIANCES, SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS, ZONING DISTRICT CHANGES,
MINIMUM SQUARE FOOTAGE REQUIREMENT CHANGES,
MODIFICATIONS OR ELIMINATION OF CONDITIONS,
RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS FOR A 180-DAY PERIOD;
PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR A STUDY AND
DIRECTIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR
PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Dickens provided an overview on the item and answered
questions posed by the City Council.
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A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilwoman
Campbell, 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
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 30 “FLOODS”, ARTICLE
I – “GENERAL”, ARTICLE II – “ADMINISTRATION”, ARTICLE III –
“FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION”, AND ARTICLE IV – “VARIANCES
AND APPEALS”, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; 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 comment, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
City Manager Benson indicated there are no changes on this item.
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
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
9.2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING AN EMERGENCY
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MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS;
PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment.
There being no comment, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
City Manager Benson indicated there are no changes on this item.
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
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
9.3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ELECTIONS, CALLING THE
2022 GENERAL ELECTION FOR COUNCIL SEATS 2, 4, AND 6;
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.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment.
There being no comment, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
City Clerk Bataille indicated there are no changes on this item.
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
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Councilwoman Campbell Yes
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 CITY'S NAME
AND LOGO FOR THE USE OF RAISING FUNDS THAT WILL
SPECIFICALLY SUPPORT THE CITY’S FOSTER CARE CHILDREN
AND MOST VULNERABLE RESIDENTS, 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, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS’ STAGE SHOWMOBILE AND A WAIVER OF ALL
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE FOR PARKWAY BAPTIST
CHURCH’S RETIREMENT SERVICE FOR THEIR SCHOOL
DIRECTOR, 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 CITY MANAGER AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST RESPECTIVELY THAT CERTAIN
ADDENDUM TO THE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH YOLANDA CASH
JACKSON OF BECKER & POLIAKOFF, P.A.; ATTACHED HERETO AS
EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK;
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, ESTABLISHING THE MIAMI GARDENS
INTERNET FOR ALL INITIATIVE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE
INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THIS RESOLUTION; 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
EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE SUPERLATIVE GROUP TO
PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR SPONSORSHIP ASSET
INVENTORY, VALUATION, NAMING RIGHT AND SALES NOT TO
EXCEED SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($60,000) ANNUALLY;
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PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATION;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR REFUSE
COLLECTION AND RECYCLING SERVICES TO GREAT WASTE
RECYCLING, LLC IN RESPONSE TO RFP NUMBER 20-21-015;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
FOR THIS PURPOSE; 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
PURCHASE ORDERS TO SAFEWARE, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE
OF THE STRAX RESPONSE PLATFORM, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED THREE HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
($360,000.00) FOR A THREE YEAR TERM, BY WAIVING THE
PROCUREMENT CODE PURSUANT TO 2-757; 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 ISSUE
PURCHASE ORDERS TO SAFEWARE, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE
OF THE MILESTONE VIDEO MANAGEMENT SOLUTION PLATFORM,
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FORTY NINE THOUSAND, NINE
HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR DOLLARS AND THIRTY THREE CENTS
($49,984.33) ANNUALLY, AND ONE HUNDRED FORTY NINE
THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND FIFTY TWO DOLLARS AND
NINETY NINE CENTS ($149,952.99) FOR A TOTAL OF THREE
YEARS, BY RELYING ON PORT OF PORTLAND SAFEWARE
CONTRACT NUMBER 159469, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED
HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.09. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE THIRD RENEWAL OF
AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID (ITB) NUMBER 16-17-029, FOR
PARKS LIGHTING ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE TO IMPERIAL
ELECTRICAL INC., AS THE PRIMARY VENDOR AND ELECTRICAL
CONTRACTING SERVICE AS THE SECONDARY VENDOR
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE
ORDERS NOT TO EXCEED THE BUDGETED AMOUNT ALLOCATED
TO VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC., FOR
THE MAINTENANCE SUPPORT AND LICENSES OF THE EDEN
SOFTWARE PACKAGE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE
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HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT
DOLLARS AND FIFTY NINE CENTS ($116,448.59), BY RELYING
UPON QUOTE NUMBER 045-148115; WAIVING THE BID AND
QUOTATION PROCEDURE PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-757(B)(1) OF
THE PROCUREMENT CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilwoman
Julien, 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)
12.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE MIAMI GARDENS
INTERNET FOR ALL INITIATIVE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE
INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Campbell, Councilman
Stephens indicated this program would be beneficial to all residents and
continued to explain the community benefit of this Item.
Councilwoman Campbell recommended Councilman Stephens consider
establishing an Ad Hoc Committee to look into this as she believes the
school board may already have a program in place.
A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, 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
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Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
12.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE SUPERLATIVE GROUP TO
PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR SPONSORSHIP ASSET
INVENTORY, VALUATION, NAMING RIGHT AND SALES NOT TO
EXCEED SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($60,000) ANNUALLY;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATION;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Campbell, City Manager
Benson indicated the City Council will receive a report on the data
collected by the vendor.
A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens to approve the Resolution
and passed and carried
12.3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE 2022 LEGISLATIVE
PROGRAM FOR THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Harris provided an overview on the Item and answered questions
posed by the City Council.
13. QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS/JENNINGS
DISCLOSURE:
Planning & Zoning Director Nakeischea Smith provided the rules for Quasi-
Judicial Hearing.
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 ELBERT L. WATERS ON BEHALF OF
MONUMENT OF FAITH, INC., FOR THE REZONING OF THE
PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED 500 FEET SOUTH OF THE
INTERSECTION OF NW 20TH AVENUE AND NW 183RD STREET
IN MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY
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DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO, FROM SINGLE
FAMILY DWELLING RESIDENTIAL (“R-1”) TO R-25 MULTIPLE
FAMILY DWELLING RESIDENTIAL (“R-25”); PROVIDING FOR
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Clerk Bataille administered the oath of truthfulness to all
interested parties.
A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to defer the Item to the January 26, 2022 City Council
Meeting at 7:00 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
A motion offered by Mayor Harris, seconded by Vice Mayor
Leon, to defer the Item to January 26, 2022 City Council Meeting
at 7:00 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
13.1.2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE REZONING
OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
INTERSECTION OF NW 37TH PLACE AND THE PALMETTO
EXPRESSWAY/NW 167TH STREET IN MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT
“A”, ATTACHED HERETO, FROM SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING
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RESIDENTIAL TO PLANNED CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
City Clerk Bataille administered the oath of truthfulness to all
interested parties.
Planning and Zoning Director Nakeischea Smith presented the
item and indicated staff recommends the City Council approves
the Item.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by
Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Item on First Reading.
Councilman Stephens, Councilwoman Wilson, Councilwoman
Campbell, and Mayor Harris affirmed ex-parte communication on
the Item and affirmed their decision on the Item will be solely
based on the evidence presented during this hearing.
Mayor opened the floor for public comment.
There being no public comments, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
Albert P. Childress, Associate Vice President of St. Thomas
University, indicated that St. Thomas is requesting for a rezoning.
While the University would love to keep the property it is
unfortunate that the property is in a geography disadvantage
location in terms of further development of the campus as any
development would be disjointed to main development of the
campus.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Campbell, Mr.
Childress indicated there was no community meeting concerning
the Item.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Campbell, City
Manager Benson made it known he did not have any prior
conversation with the president of St. Thomas concerning the
item before it was brought before the City Council.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Campbell, Mr.
Childress further explained it would be an advantage to the
university to rezone the property from residential to commercial.
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A motion was made by Mayor Harris, seconded by Vice
Mayor Leon, to defer to January 26, 2022 City Council
Meeting at 7:00 PM.
Hope Calhoun, representing the applicant, referencing the City
Council back-up information indicated the rezoning application
does satisfy the rezoning criteria and requested the City Council
vote on the item this evening.
Councilwoman Wilson shared concern on how approval of the
item would affect quality of life and stated it is the City Council
responsibility to examine this item ever further.
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)
City Manager Benson reported the City has hired 2 additional Community
Service Aides and 8 Cadets are scheduled to enter the Police Academy.
15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES
EACH)
Councilman Stephens announced the upcoming events/meetings hosted by his
office:
Holiday Senior Citizen Ice Cream Social on December 16, 2021 at 12:15
PM at the Senior Center.
Holiday Gas Giveaway on December 18, 2021 at 8:00 AM at Murphy
Express Gas Station.
Juice It Thursday
2022 City of Miami Gardens Fitness Challenge
City Town Hall Meeting with State Senator Jones
Councilwoman Julien reported on the recently held 10th Annual Science Fair
Event and made a call to action for S.T.E.M. education in the City of Miami
Gardens.
Councilwoman Campbell announced the upcoming events/meetings hosted by
her office:
Holiday Ole School Car Show on December 8, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Betty
T. Ferguson Recreational Complex.
Holiday Toy Drive on December 20, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Buccaneer Park.
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Councilwoman Campbell share a correspondence she received concerning the
different events hosted by members of the City Council on December 18, 2021.
Councilwoman Campbell made it known she has no problem working with any
members of the City Council however Sunshine Law prohibits Council Members
from communicating with each other privately.
Councilwoman Campbell encouraged the City Council to hold a workshop to plan
the 2022 event calendar so that they are not overlapping and competing events.
Councilwoman Wilson reflected on 2021 and how the City has been able to move
forward and proud of the work the City has done. She continued to report on the
roadway improvements taking place in residential area seat 4.
Councilwoman Wilson announced the First HBCU Scholastic Combine.
Councilwoman Wilson reported on the toy donations her office will provide to the
local schools.
Councilwoman Wilson indicated she will continue to meet with the Myrtle Grove
Community to explore the options on the renovation of Myrtle Grove Park.
Vice Mayor Leon spoke in support of the Council creating an events calendar.
Vice Mayor Leon continued to report on the recent growth of the City and how
we should adapt to the growth of the City.
Vice Mayor Leon made it known Calder Race Casino will hold a Community
Meeting to discuss their future developments on December 29, 2021 at 6:00 PM.
Vice Mayor Leon reported on the vaccination and testing sites within the City.
Mayor Harris reflected on 2021 and the growth of the City.
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 8:32 p.m.
Rodney Harris, Mayor
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Mario Bataille, City Clerk
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