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City Council Minutes
July 27, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Jul 27 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,
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 Stephens delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - June 8, 2022
4.2. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes - June 22, 2022
4.3. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes – July 13, 2022
A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Mayor Harris, to
approve the minutes passed and carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of
the City Council.
5. ORDER OF BUSINESS
Councilwoman Ighodaro withdrew Item 11.5 from the Agenda.
Councilman Stephens withdrew Item 6.1 from Special Presentations.
Councilwoman Wilson added the following item to the Consent Agenda:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE RENAMING OF CAROL
CITY PARK TO “WALT FRAZIER PARK”; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A motion to approve the Agenda as amended was made by Vice Mayor
Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Julien, approved by a 7-0 Voice Vote.
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6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH)
6.1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ABOUT THE HOMEOWNER
ASSISTANCE FUND PROGRAM.
This presentation was withdrawn.
6.2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY THE CITY MANAGER.
City Manager Cameron Benson was joined by the Mayor, City Council
and Police Chief in awarding the Employee of the Quarter to Sergeant
Emmanuel Jeanty.
6.3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY THE CITY MANAGER.
City Manager Benson introduced Assistant to the City Manager
(Communications) Tamara Wadley who provided details on the City's
Marketing Campaign.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Harris took a moment to recognize Miami-Dade County Vice Chairman
Oliver G. Gilbert.
Miami-Dade County Vice Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, 111 NW 1st Avenue,
Miami, FL, appeared before the City Council and spoke in support of the City
Council considering to name Carol City Park after Former Football Coach Walter
Frazier.
Mary Reeves, 1521 NW 168th Terrace, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before
the City Council and made comments concerning the Referendum on the August
General Election Ballot. In addition, she requested active and transparency as
it relates to Community Benefits funds received from the Miami Dolphins. Lastly,
she provided remarks regarding her husband and the history of Bunch Park.
Yvonne Hard, 16000 NW 17th Court, Miami Gardens, FL appeared before the
City Council and spoke in support of a Dr. Ralph Bunch Recognition Project.
Janice Coakley, 19681 NW 33rd Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before
the City Council and made remarks regarding the events placed on the Agenda
for approval. She shared concern regarding the political signs placed around
the City and time of the budget workshop.
Beverly Bush, 3125 NW 205th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the
City Council and spoke on community pride and beautification. She thanked the
City Council for listening and addressing the concerns of the residents.
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Elton Williams, 1021 NW 195th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the
City Council and made remarks regarding experiences he has had with different
police agencies and amazon.
Rea Hughes, 3335 NW 180th Street, Miami Gardens, FL appeared before the
City Council and requested the status of the Myrtle Grove Park Improvement
Project and the results of the survey.
Patricia Wright, 1221 NW 179th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the
City Council and made remarks concerning the referendum on the upcoming
August General Election. She shared concerns that the City did not
appropriately educate the residents on this referendum.
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 ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
($1000.00) FROM VICE MAYOR REGGIE LEON'S PUBLIC AFFAIRS
ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT THE MIAMI GARDENS ARBOR DAY
SENIOR HOME BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT; 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 ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
($1,000.00) FROM VICE MAYOR REGGIE LEON’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS
ACCOUNT TO ASSIST WITH PURCHASING SERVICES AND GOODS
FOR B. LEE’S 8TH ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE ON AUGUST
7TH, 2022; 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 USE OF THE SENIOR
FAMILY CENTER AND POLICE SERVICES IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT
OF FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDERED AND SIXTY TWO
DOLLARS ($4,462.00) FROM THE GENERAL FUND ACCOUNTS OF
THE POLICE AND PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENTS FOR A
BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAY EVENT HOSTED BY VICE MAYOR
REGGIE LEON ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 14TH, 2022; PROVIDING FOR
ADOPTION OF REPRESENATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
11.4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM VICE MAYOR
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LEON’S SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT, IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE
THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY SEVEN DOLLARS AND
ELEVEN CENTS ($1197.11), NUNC PRO TUNC, IN SUPPORT OF A
DAY OF SERVICE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT LOCATED AT 825 NW
200TH STREET, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33169 ON JULY 16, 2022,
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 ALLOCATION OF FUNDS
FROM COUNCILWOMAN SHANNAN “LADY” IGHODARO’S SEAT 3
SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVEN
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($7,000.00) FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOSTING
A HISTORIC BUNCH PARK LEGACY PROJECT: PRESERVING OUR
PAST, CELEBRATING OUR FUTURE, TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY
AUGUST 13, 2022; 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, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN'S PUBLIC AFFAIRS/SPECIAL
EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE
HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($150.00), FOR PATHFINDERS'
BACK-TO-SCHOOL COMMUNITY EVENT; 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, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
DEVELOP A PLAN FOR TRANSITING THE CITY TO A “SMART CITY”;
PROVIDING A REPORTING REQUIREMENT; 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 FUNDS FROM COUNCILMAN
STEPHENS’ PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000) IN SUPPORT OF
STATE REPRESENATATIVE FELICIA ROBINSON AND DISTRICT
102’S PARTNERSHIP WITH THE RESOURCE ROOM FOR THEIR
“TEACHER’S LOUNGE CELEBRATION”; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.; 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, AUTHORIZING USE OF BETTY T. FERGUSON
RECREATIONAL GYMNASIUM AND PAYING ASSOCIATED
STAFFING COSTS FROM COUNCILMAN ROBERT STEPHENS SEAT
6 PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
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TWO HUNDERED SIXTY-FOUR DOLLARS ($264.00) IN SUPPORT OF
COUNCILMAN STEPHENS AND REWIND HOOPS MIA’S 2-DAY
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF BUNCHE PARK
RECREATIONAL CENTER AND ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILMAN ROBERT STEPHENS SEAT 6 PUBLIC AFFAIRS
ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF NINE HUNDRED EITHGTY
DOLLARS ($980.00) FOR POLICE SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF HIS
PARTNERSHIP WITH CALVARY CHAPEL NORTH MIAMI FOR THEIR
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH AND BOOKBAG GIVEAWAY; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING INVITATION TO BID (ITB) NO. 21-
22-018, REPAIR NORWOOD POOL HOUSE SEWER MAIN LINE, TO
SUN EAGLE GENERAL CONTRACTORS CORPORATION;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE
ORDER(S) AS NEEDED NOT TO EXCEED THE BUDGETED
AMOUNT; 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, AUTHORIZING THE RENAMING OF CAROL
CITY PARK TO “WALT FRAZIER PARK”; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion offered by Mayor Harris, 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)
12.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA,
ADOPTING A PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE TO BE LEVIED FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 FOR OPERATING PURPOSES;
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ESTABLISHING THE DEBT SERVICE MILLAGE RATE APPROVED BY
THE ELECTORATE IN APRIL 2014; SETTING THE DATE, TIME AND
PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
MILLAGE RATE, DEBT SERVICE MILLAGE RATE AND TENTATIVE
BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR DIRECTIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, City Manager Benson provided an overview on the item
where he is recommending a 6.9363 millage rate 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. QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS/JENNINGS
DISCLOSURE:
Alexandra Matos, Principal Planner, provided the rules for Quasi-Judicial Zoning
Hearing 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 ARTICLE IX SECTION 34-
287—TABLE 1 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
TO PROVIDE EXTRA REQUIREMENTS FOR HOTELS, MOTELS,
AND LODGING; AMENDING ARTICLE IX SECTION 34-288
ENTITLED “USES PERMITTED WITH EXTRA REQUIREMENTS”
TO CREATE REGULATIONS FOR HOTELS WITHIN THE
ENTERTAINMENT OVERLAY (EO); PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING
FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Manager Benson provided an overview on the item and
recommended approval on First Reading.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment.
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There being no public comment, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by
Councilwoman Campbell, to approve the Ordinance on First
Reading.
Answering a question posed by Vice Mayor Leon regarding Hotel
Tax, City Manager Benson indicated a separate item would be
necessary to consider a potential Resort Tax in the future.
Councilwoman Julien spoke in support of this Item.
There being no further comments, Mayor Harris called the question.
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
13.2 ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
13.2.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE IX SECTION 34-
287—TABLE 1 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
REMOVING DORMITORIES, FRATERNITY OR SORORITY
HOUSE, ON CAMPUS, OFF-CAMPUS FROM THE PRIMARY USE
SECTION; AMENDING ARTICLE X SECTION 34-311 ENTITLED
“ACCESSORY USE TABLE” TO INCLUDE DORMITORIES,
FRATERNITY OR SORORITY HOUSE, ON CAMPUS, OFF-
CAMPUS SUBJECT TO EXTRA REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING
ARTICLE X SECTION 34-312 ENTITLED “ADDITIONAL USES AND
BUILDING STANDARDS” BY CREATING REGULATIONS FOR
DORMITORY, FRATERNITY OR SORORITY HOUSES;
PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Councilman Stephens indicated there has been no changes to this
item from First Reading to Second Reading.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment.
Janice Coakley, 19681 NW 33rd Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL,
appeared before the City Council and questioned how this item
affects the residents of the City.
There being no further comments, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
Referencing the comments made by Ms. Coakley, Councilman
Stephens stated the purpose of this Ordinance is to allow educational
institutions to have dormitories on their campus.
A motion offered by Vice Mayor Leon, seconded by
Councilwoman Julien, 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
13.3 RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
14. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
(3 MINUTES EACH)
City Manager Benson recognized Ms. Thamara Larousse who is the recipient of
the 2022 REACH Lark Galloway-Gilliam Awards for advancing health equity
challenges.
City Manager Benson recognized all staff members who was tasked with
assisting the Rolling Loud Event.
City Attorney Dickens provided a brief update on the Water Surcharge Litigation
against the City of North Miami Beach.
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15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES
EACH)
Councilman Stephens reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Sickle Cell Wellness and Awareness in the Park
Loads of Hope
Table Talk Tuesday
Interfaith Round Table
Back to School Bash & Book Bag Giveaway
Councilwoman Ighodaro reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Ruby Lee Johnson 102nd Birthday Recognition
Councilwoman Ighodaro thanked staff for their assistance with the homeless
issues within her residential area.
Councilwoman Julien provided a report on her participation with Miami Dade
Transportation Planning Organization's (TPO) Smart Program Peer Exchange
and the transportation concepts that can benefit Miami-Dade County and City of
Miami Gardens.
Councilwoman Julien reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
Mango Festival
Quarterly Community Clean-Up
Know Your Rights Renter's Workshop
Councilwoman Campbell stated let's focus on positive forward progress.
Councilwoman Wilson addressed the comments made by Ms. Hughes.
Councilwoman Wilson reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
First Jamaican Pre-Independence Armature Soccer Tournament
Quarterly Clean-Up with St. Thomas University
Meet Me Monday
Vice Mayor Leon spoke on the referendum placed on the upcoming City Election.
City Attorney Dickens further explained the upcoming referendum and she
further explained state legislative changes which does not allow the City to spend
resources to educate residents on proposed referendums.
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Vice Mayor Leon spoke on the City's partnership with the Miami Dolphins efforts
to come up with a local resident decal for residents to travel on closed roads
during events taking place at Hard Rock Stadium.
Mayor Harris spoke on the upcoming Council recess and indicated the City
Council will still be available to address citizen concerns during the recess.
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 6:58 p.m.
Rodney Harris, Mayor
Mario Bataille, City Clerk
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