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City of Miami Gardens
City Council Minutes
October 26, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Oct 26 2022, beginning at 05:30:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, 18605 NW
27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida.
The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Rodney Harris,
Councilman Reggie Leon, Councilwoman Shannon Campbell, Councilwoman
Shannan Ighodaro, Councilwoman Linda Julien, Councilman Robert Stephens,
and Vice Mayor 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 – October 12, 2022
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to approve the minutes passed and carried by a 7 to 0
voice vote of the City Council.
5. ORDER OF BUSINESS
The following items were added to the Agenda:
ITEM 8.2 - EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY
THE CITY MANAGER.
The following items where added to the Consent Agenda:
ADD-ON ITEM # 1 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILWOMAN SHANNON CAMPBELL’S PUBLC AFFAIRS SPECIAL
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EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED
FIFTY DOLLARS ($150.00) IN SUPPORT OF THE ROBERT PARKER
FOUNDATION; 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 IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED TWENTY-FIVE (25%) PERCENT OF THE HARD COSTS
RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFILL PROGRAM PROJECTS FOR
PROPERTIES CONVEYED TO PALMETTO HOMES BY MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY AND LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT FOR
THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilwoman Julien request to pull Item 11.5
Councilman Stephens request he be placed as a co-sponsor of 11.6.
Councilwoman Wilson requested to pull Item 11.10.
A motion made by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Wilson,
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 MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS.
Mayor Harris was joined by the City Council in presenting a Sympathy
Resolution to the Family of Betty E.
6.2. EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER (ALL-STAR AWARD) SPECIAL
PRESENTATION.
Cameron Benson City Manager introduced Strategic Communications &
Training Special Yvena Muselaire who presented the All-Star Award to
Events Graphics Designer Aisha Bute.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Gale Cunningham, 19001 NW 14th Avenue Road, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared
before the City Council in support of the Brentwood Community in regards to
11.8. thereby requesting the park be considered a historic designation.
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Denese Brown, 19821 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before
the City Council and share concerns regarding the way the Miami Gardens
Police Department handle a situation with herself this morning.
Linda Mobley, 3261 NW 213 Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the
City Council along with members of the North County Citizen Association in
honoring Councilwoman Shannon Campbell with a plaque for her services and
responsiveness.
Christine Malcolm, 18910 NW 31st Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared
before the City Council and provided comments related to Item 11.7 & 11.8
where she spoke in opposition of destroying the Brentwood Pool House
structure. Instead, she suggested rehabilitation of the structure in order to
secure an historic designation. Lastly, she suggested a community survey be
done to gauge how the residents would like to the parks be developed in the
City.
Melissa Williams, 1810 NW 152 Terrace, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before
the City Council and shared concerns regarding shopping carts being
abandoned in the City right of ways. In addition, she shared concerns regarding
a code violation she received and requested code enforcement to return her
calls.
Written Communication is attached as Exhibit A.
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, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM MAYOR RODNEY
HARRIS’ PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN
AMOUNT OF THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,000.00) TO
SUPPORT A COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER; 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
COUNCILWOMAN SHANNON CAMPBELL’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS
SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDERED
DOLLARS ($500.00) IN SUPPORT OF ANTIOCH MISSIONARY
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BAPTIST CHURCH’S THANKSGIVING TURKEY GIVEAWAY;
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, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILWOMAN SHANNON CAMPBELL’S SPECIAL EVENT’S
ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED FIFTY
DOLLARS ($250.00) IN SUPPORT OF THE ELDERLY AFFAIRS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA; 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, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILMAN
STEPHENS’ PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000) IN
SUPPORT OF HIS NATIONAL AUTHOR’S DAY READ-IN & BOOK
FAIR; 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 PURCHASE OF THAT
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15764 NW 27TH AVENUE, MIAMI
GARDENS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEED ONE MILLION TWO
HUNDRED AND SIXTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,265,000.00)
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THAT AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE
ATTACHED HERETO IN SUBSTANTIAL FORM AS EXHIBIT “A”;
PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER, CITY
ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda.
11.6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE COMPLETE STREETS
INITIATIVE AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPLETE STREETS
MANUAL; 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 A BID TO PARAGON
CONSTRUCTION UNLTD INC. FOR DEMOLITION SERVICES
RELATED TO BRENTWOOD POOL IN RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR
QUALIFICATION (RFQ) NUMBER 19-20-004; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
AS NEEDED FOR THIS PURPOSE FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
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($255,100.00); 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, ACCEPTING A THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
($30,000.00) GRANT AWARD, FROM THE NATIONAL FITNESS
CAMPAIGN (NFC); A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO TO
AS EXHIBIT “A”; AUTHORIZING A MATCH OF FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND THREE
HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($112,350.00) WITH THE GRANT,
FOR A COMBINED TOTAL OF ONE HUNDRED FORTY TWO
THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($142,350.00),
FOR THE COST OF THE OUTDOOR FITNESS COURT AT
BRENTWOOD PARK LOCATED AT 18800 NW 28 PLACE;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWARD;
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 A NINE HUNDRED AND FOUR
THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND NINETY ONE DOLLARS
($904,791.00) YEAR FIVE, OCTOBER 1, 2022 - SEPTEMBER 29, 2023,
GRANT AWARD, NUNC PRO TUNC FROM THE CENTERS FOR
DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC), RACIAL AND ETHNIC
APPROACHES TO COMMUNITY HEALTH (REACH) GRANT;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE ACCEPTANCE AND OF THIS
AWARD; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATION;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND APPROVING THE
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DADE
COUNTY POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA FOR THE PERIOD NUNC PRO TUNC
FROM OCTOBER 1, 2021 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024;
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda.
11.11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
TERMINATE THE A/E AGREEMENT WITH MOBIO BOSTWICK
DESIGN PARTNERSHIP AND NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH SYNALOVSKI ROMANIK SAYE, FOR THE
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DESIGN OF RISCO PARK; 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, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILWOMAN SHANNON CAMPBELL’S PUBLC AFFAIRS
SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($150.00) IN SUPPORT OF THE
ROBERT PARKER FOUNDATION; 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, ALLOCATING FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED TWENTY-FIVE (25%) PERCENT OF THE HARD COSTS
RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFILL PROGRAM
PROJECTS FOR PROPERTIES CONVEYED TO PALMETTO HOMES
BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by
Councilwoman Campbell, to approve the Consent Agenda passed
and carried by a 7 to 0 voice vote of the City Council.
12. RESOLUTION(S)
12.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THAT
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15764 NW 27TH AVENUE, MIAMI
GARDENS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEED ONE MILLION TWO
HUNDRED AND SIXTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,265,000.00)
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THAT AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE
ATTACHED HERETO IN SUBSTANTIAL FORM AS EXHIBIT “A”;
PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER, CITY
ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Answering questions posed by Councilwoman Julien, City Manager
Benson provided the vision and intent of purchasing the property in order
to redevelop and further blossom the area. City Manager Benson
continued to discuss the opportunity to control the development through
this purchase along with the extension of the Overlay District to spur
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economic development in the area. Mr. Benson also explained the
process take to purchase this property.
Councilwoman Julien shared concerns on the purchase price as the
property has been on the market for a long time along with the long-term
plan for the property. In addition, Councilwoman Julien expressed the
need of a strategic plan, as mentioned in the past by Councilwoman
Wilson, as she has some un-readiness on the vision. Therefore, she will
not support the item.
Councilwoman Wilson spoke in support of spurring development and
economic development in the area in question with the potential of Crab
Man 305 agreement and the purchase of this property. Therefore, she is
in support of the item.
Councilman Stephens spoke in support of developing the area in question
through the purchase and extension of the Overlay District. However, he
stated this is why having a Strategic Plan is necessary.
Answering a question posed by Councilman Stephens, City Manager
Benson made it known whatever recommendation his office has
regarding the property will be brought forward to the Mayor and City
Council.
City Manager Benson added that he has begun having internal staff
discussion in preparation of the strategic planning process.
After further discussion on the Item the City Council took the following
action.
A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Mayor
Harris, to approve the Resolution passed and carried by a 6 to 1 roll
call vote of the City Council.
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Leon Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien No
Councilman Stephens Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
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12.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND APPROVING THE
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DADE
COUNTY POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA FOR THE PERIOD NUNC PRO TUNC
FROM OCTOBER 1, 2021 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024;
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Manager Benson provided an overview on the item.
On behalf of Councilwoman Wilson, City Manager Benson explained the
concerns Councilwoman Wilson has regarding the Miami Gardens Police
Officers having the opportunity and activity controls at Hard Rock
Stadium during events.
Councilwoman Wilson continued to add the importance of Miami Gardens
Police Officers having greater control of activities happening such as
traffic control and how it effects the residents of the City of Miami
Gardens. She further indicated she would like to see a provision added
to the Collective Bargaining Agreement which address the City's police
department having a greater opportunity to participate in the police
activity at the stadium.
Answering a question posed by Mayor Harris, City Manager Benson
indicated the concerned raised should be discussed between the City,
Stadium, owners of the 35 acres property, and the union outside of the
collective bargaining agreement.
Councilwoman Wilson spoke in opposition of approving the collective
bargaining agreement without coming to an understanding in addressing
the concerns as it relates to police activity during stadium events.
City Manager Benson recommended moving forward with ratifying the
collective agreement as it is not the avenue to address the concerns
raised. Nonetheless a separate agreement can be brought forward to
address the concerns raised by Councilwoman Wilson.
Councilman Stephens spoke on how City of Miami Gardens Police
Department handled the traffic during Rolling Loud and how expectational
the Police Department handled the traffic control during that event.
Brandon Cole, Outside Council for the South Florida Police Benevolent
Association, agreed with the concerns raised by Councilwoman Wilson.
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In addition, he indicated the PBA will make themselves available to
discuss these concerns with all entities involved; however, these
concerns are outside of the scope of the collective bargaining process.
Answering a question posed by Councilman Stephens referencing the
cost neutral pensionable benefit, Deputy City Manager Craig Clay
explained the cost neutrality clause within the proposed contract.
Councilman Stephens spoke in support of the item and in support of a
separate meeting to discuss the traffic issues during stadium events.
Mayor Harris requested the City Manager schedule a meeting with all
interested parties to discuss the traffic situation associated with stadium
events.
Answering questions posed by Councilwoman Campbell, Deputy City
Manager Craig Clay explained the concept of cost neutrality and the
bargaining process.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Wilson, City Manager
Benson explained the issues raised by Councilwoman Wilson cannot be
addressed in the collective bargaining agreement.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Campbell, Deputy City
Manager Clay indicated they do not expect any budgetary issues during
the term of this contract.
Councilwoman Wilson requested the City Manager be directed to come
with a plan to ensure that the traffic and the officer that provide traffic
services to the city at a minimum understand what must be done to
eliminate traffic congestion and not contribute to it.
Vice Mayor Leon requested the City Manager look into ensuring that the
police command of the stadium include either the Police Chief or one of
the Assistant Chiefs.
A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to approve the Resolution passed and carried by a 6 to 1
voice vote of the City Council. Councilwoman Wilson cast the
dissenting vote.
12.3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPOINTING COUNCIL MEMBER KATRINA
WILSON TO SERVE AS VICE MAYOR FOR A TWO YEAR TERM;
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PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATION;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Harris provided an overview of the item. In addition, he thanked
Vice Mayor Leon for his services as Vice Mayor for the last two years.
A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by
Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Resolution passed and
carried by a 7 to 0 voice vote of the City Council.
13. QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS/JENNINGS
DISCLOSURE:
Planning and Zoning Director Nakeisha Smith read into the record the rules of
proceedings for the Quasi-Judicial items.
City Clerk Bataille administered the oath of truthfulness to all interested parties.
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, AMENDING CHAPTER 34 “ZONING AND
LAND DEVELOPMENT”, ARTICLE X- ÁCCESSORY USES AND
STRUCTURES, SECTION 34-311 ACCESSORY USE TABLE;
AMENDING ARTICLE X- ACCESSORY USES AND
STRUCTURES, SECTION 34-312 (25) “HOME OCCUPATION
OFFICE” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Assistant City Attorney Jonell Murphy provided an overview on the
Item.
A motion offered by Councilman 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
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Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens 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)
City Manager Benson introduced Assistant to the City Manager Tamara Wadley
who provided a report on the status of the City's Metaverse which is part of the
City's branding project.
City Manager Benson provided a report on special events hosted by the City and
suggested breaking down the categories of these events as we plan for the next
budget cycle to determine which events the City should continue to host or not.
Mr. Benson noted a report concerning various City events is forthcoming during
the month of January 2023.
15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES
EACH)
Councilman Stephens reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Addressing concerns of shopping carts abandoned with communities.
City University Partnership Educational Services
Annual Read-In and Book Fair
Councilwoman Julien reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Attendance at Economic Development Conference
11th Annual Science and Engineering Fair
Keep it Clean Quarterly Clean-Up
Emerging Small Business Award
Councilwoman Wilson reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Meet Me Monday
Street Fair and Market Place
Answering a question posed by Councilman Stephens, Assistant City Manager
Nelson indicated staff is planning to schedule Special City Council Meeting
concerning the Legislative Priorities in November.
Mayor Harris reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
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City Fall Festival
Mayor's Ball
Veteran's Day Luncheon
Mayor's Thanksgiving Day Dinner
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 7:45 p.m.
Rodney Harris, Mayor
Mario Bataille, City Clerk
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