HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.08.2023 - Regular City Council MeetingCity of Miami Gardens
City Council Minutes
February 8, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Feb 08 2023, 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,
Vice Mayor Katrina Wilson, Councilwoman Shannon Campbell, Councilwoman
Shannan Ighodaro, Councilwoman Linda Julien, Councilman Reggie Leon, and
Councilman Robert Stephens.
Also in attendance were: City Manager Cameron Benson, City Attorney Sonja
Dickens, and City Clerk Mario Bataille.
2. INVOCATION
Councilman Stephens delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes – January 25, 2023
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman
Campbell, to approve the minutes passed and carried by a 7 to 0 roll
call vote of the City Council.
5. ORDER OF BUSINESS
The following items were added to the Consent Agenda:
ADD-ON ITEM #1 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
CLERK LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (CO-SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN ROBERT STEPHENS, III, AND
MARIO BATAILLE, CITY CLERK)
ADD-ON ITEM #2 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, URGING THE GOVERNOR, STATE, AND
LAWFUL TAXING AUTHORITIES TO PROVIDE THE PROPERTY OWNERS
OF NEW WORLD CONDOMINUMS RELIEF FROM PROPERTY TAX
OBLIGATIONS, PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
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FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN LINDA
JULIEN)
ADD-ON ITEM #3 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS
($800) FROM COUNCILMAN REGGIE LEON’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL
EVENTS ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT THE 7th ANNUAL DADE COUNTY
PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 1 BLACK HISTORY SHOWCASE AND DINNER
AT NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN REGGIE LEON)
Motion was made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to approve the Agenda as amended passed and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
Councilwoman Campbell requested Item 11.2 be pulled from the Consent
Agenda.
Item 11.2 was pulled from the Consent Agenda without objection.
Referencing the fire that took place at New World Condominium, Councilwoman
Juline provided the intent of Add-On Item #2 which is to urge Florida Governor
Ron DeSantis and State Legislatures to provide property tax relief to the
displaced condominium homeowners affected by the fire.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH)
6.1. EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER SPECIAL PRESENTATION
City Manager Cameron Benson introduced Strategic Communications &
Training Specialist Yvena Muselaire who presented the Employee of the
Quarter Award to Police Officer John Medina.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sonia Flowers, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and
applauded Councilwoman Shannon Ighodaro for her support of those families
affected by the New Word Condominium Fire.
Vanessa Wilcox, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and
shared her displeasure with the lack of support resources available from the City
to assist her with her housing needs.
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Sharon Frazier-Stephens, 145 NE 193rd Street, Miami, FL, appeared before the
City Council and shared concerns regarding the neglect of senior citizens. She
continued to make general comments regarding community advocacy.
Walter Price, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and provided
a complaint regarding his interaction with Miami Gardens Police Department
along with the lack of response from his initial filed complaint.
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, PARTNERING WITH NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S
HOSPITAL TO COMBAT SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST (SCA) IN
YOUNG ATHLETES IN MIAMI GARDENS; GRANTING NICKLAUS
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL’S HEART INSTITUTE ACCESS TO HOST A
SERIES OF FREE EKG SCREENINGS AND EDUCATIONAL
AWARENESS WORKSHOPS AT PARK FACILITIES THROUGHOUT
THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS; 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.
11.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE MIAMI GARDENS
CITY/UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP WITH MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE,
FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY, AND ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY;
ALLOWING STUDENTS TO ACCESS, ENROLL, AND MATRICULATE
THROUGH COLEGE-LEVEL COURSES AT FACILITIES
THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR THIS PURPOSE; 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.
This Item was pulled from the Consent Agenda.
11.3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
TERMINATE THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK
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AGREEMENT WITH KAUFMAN LYNN CONSTRUCTION AND
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GULF BUILDING
LLC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ROLLING OAKS PARK;
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
TERMINATE THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK
AGREEMENT WITH KAUFMAN LYNN CONSTRUCTION AND
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH LINK
CONSTRUCTION GROUP FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF RISCO
PARK; 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, AWARDING INVITATION TO BID (“ITB”) NO. 21-
22-034, MARCO CANAL CULVERT HEADWALL AND EMBANKMENT
IMPROVEMENTS-REBID, TO LCCI CONSTRUCTION, LLC.;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE
ORDER(S), AS NEEDED, NOT TO EXCEED THE BUDGETED
AMOUNT OF SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHT
HUNDRED AND NINETY-ONE DOLLARS ($761,891.00); 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, AWARDING INVITATION TO BID (“ITB”) NO. 22-
23-003, 187TH STREET WALL BID, TO GARP CONSTRUCTION
GROUP, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE
PURCHASE ORDER(S), AS NEEDED, NOT TO EXCEED THE
BUDGETED AMOUNTS OF TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($245,000.00); 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, APPROVING OF THE DECEMBER 2022 CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS STATE HOUSING INITIATIVE PARTNERSHIP
(SHIP) AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (AHAC)
INCENTIVE STRATEGIES REVIEW REPORT, A COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; 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, ALLOCATING FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (“CDBG”) PUBLIC
SERVICE FUNDS TO MT. PISGAH CHURCH, KRISTI HOUSE, INC.,
EXPERTS RESOURCE COMMUNITY CENTER, INC., SUNSHINE FOR
ALL, INC., PROSPERITY SOCIAL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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(NOW PROJECT), NORTH MIAMI FOUNDATION, THE S.E.E.K.
FOUNDATION, INC., EMPOWERING YOUTH INC., EATWELL AT
HOME, AND NATIONWIDE FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED AND
FIFTY-NINE DOLLARS ($162,759.00); AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST
RESPECTIVELY, SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENTS FOR THIS
PURPOSE IN SUBSTANTIAL FORM AS THAT AGREEMENT, HERETO
ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO
THE CITY CLERK; 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, AWARDING INVITATION TO BID (“ITB”) NO. 22-
23-005, NW 170 STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, TO
SUN EAGLE GENERAL CONTRACTORS CORPORATION;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE
ORDER(S), AS NEEDED, AND NOT TO EXCEED THE BUDGETED
AMOUNT OF FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE THOUSAND TWO
HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FOUR DOLLARS ($473,284.00) USING
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (“ARPA”) FUNDS; 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, APPROVING THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
CLERK LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, URGING THE GOVERNOR, STATE, AND
LAWFUL TAXING AUTHORITIES TO PROVIDE THE PROPERTY
OWNERS OF NEW WORLD CONDOMINUMS RELIEF FROM
PROPERTY TAX OBLIGATIONS, PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS
TO THE CITY CLERK; 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 EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS
($800) FROM COUNCILMAN REGGIE LEON’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS
SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT THE 7th ANNUAL DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 1 BLACK HISTORY
SHOWCASE AND DINNER AT NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by
Councilwoman Julien, 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, ESTABLISHING THE MIAMI GARDENS
CITY/UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP WITH MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE,
FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY, AND ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY;
ALLOWING STUDENTS TO ACCESS, ENROLL, AND MATRICULATE
THROUGH COLEGE-LEVEL COURSES AT FACILITIES
THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR THIS PURPOSE; 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, Attorney
Dickens indicated this item provides authorization for her to draft a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and for the Manager to execute.
Therefore, the final version of the MOU will not comeback before the City
Council for consideration.
Councilwoman Campbell requested to view the final draft of the MOU
prior to executing.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, 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 Nakeischea Smith provided the rules for the Quasi-
Judicial Zoning Items.
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)
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13.3 RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
13.3.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO THE
SALVATION ARMY TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM REQUIRED LOT
SIZE FROM 2 ACRES TO 1.3 ACRES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST,
RESPECTIVELY, THAT CERTAIN AMENDMENT TO THE
AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS,
A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “C”;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Clerk Bataille polled the City Council on ex parte communication.
Vice Mayor Wilson, Councilwoman Campbell, Councilwoman
Ighodaro, Councilwoman Julien, Councilman Leon, and Councilman
Stephens indicated they did not have any ex parte communications
and their decision will only be based on the evidence presented
before them.
Mayor Harris indicated he has had ex parte communication and his
decision will only be based on the evidence presented before him.
Director Smith provided and overview of the item where she
indicated staff's recommendation of approval granting the variance
request made by the Salvation Army.
Councilwoman Ighodaro left the meeting at 5:58 PM.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment.
Sharon Frazier-Stephens, 145 NE 193rd Street, Miami, FL,
appeared before the City Council and spoke in support of the item.
There being no further comments, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
A motion was made by Councilman Leon, seconded by
Councilman Stephens, to approve the Resolution.
Answering a question posed by Vice Mayor Wilson, Director Smith
confirmed the planned building will be used as religious assembly.
Vice Mayor Wilson shared concern regarding the traffic impact this
development will bring to the area.
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Mayor Roy Williams of the Salvation Army appeared before the City
Council to address the concerns raised by Vice Mayor Wilson and
provided an overview of the planned development.
Councilman Stephens shared his concerns regarding traffic in that
area.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Campbell, Major
Williams indicated the capacity of the planned development is 180
people.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Julien, Major
Williams indicated the property has been vacant for at least 1 year.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Campbell, Attorney
Dickens indicated this development does not rise to the level of
require a traffic study.
Director Smith indicated staff will perform a traffic study in order to
address potential traffic concerns raised by the City Council.
After further deliberation on the item, Mayor Harris called the
question.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by
Councilman Stephens, to approve the Resolution passed and
carried by a 6 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council.
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Absent
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilman Stephens Yes
14. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
(3 MINUTES EACH)
Deputy City Manager Craig Clay provided an updated on the status of the
residents displaced by the New World Condominium fire.
15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES
EACH)
Councilman Stephens reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
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City University Project
Partnership with Nicklaus Children's Hospital to combat sudden cardia
arrest.
Fitness Challenge
5th Annual Father and Son Flag Football Tournament
Table Talk Tuesday
Councilman Leon reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Black History Extravagant and Marketplace
Councilwoman Julien reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Legislation urging the State to provide property tax relief to those affected
by New World Condominium fire.
Councilwoman Campbell reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Monthly Town Hall Meeting
Vice Mayor Wilson reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Black History Month Extravaganza and Marketplace
We the People Citizen Workshop partnership with Senator Shevrin Jones
Meet Me Monday
Quarterly Clean Up
3rd Annual Juneteenth
Mayor Harris reported on the City and County response to those effected by the
New World Condominium fire.
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 6:32 p.m.
Rodney Harris, Mayor
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Mario Bataille, City Clerk
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