HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.14.2024 - Regular City Council MeetingCity of Miami Gardens
City Council Minutes
February 14, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Feb 14 2024, beginning at 5:32 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 Robert Stephens delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recited in unison.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes – January 24, 2024
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, to approve the minutes passed and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
5. ORDER OF BUSINESS
The following item was added to the Consent Agenda:
ADD-ON ITEMS: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN'S FORMULA ONE COMMUNITY
BENEFIT ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) IN SUPPORT OF THE SAVING
YOUR HOME SEMINAR, TAKING PLACE ON FEBRUARY 20, 2024;
PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN
LINDA JULIEN)
City Attorney withdrew Item 9.2 from the Agenda.
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Councilwoman Julien requested item 11.4 be pulled from the Consent Agenda.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Julien,
to approve the Agenda as amended passed and carried by a unanimous
voice vote.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH)
6.1. VETERAN'S AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE QUARTERLY
REPORT
City Clerk Bataille introduced Chairman John Zeigler of the Veteran's
Affairs Advisory Committee who presented the committee's quarterly
report.
Councilman Stephens commended the Veteran's Affairs Advisory
Committee for the work that they do.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dorothy Thompson, 3111 NW 158th Street, Miami, Gardens, FL, appeared
before the City Council and raised concerns regarding the needs of the students
at Golden Glades Elementary School.
Rea Hughes, 335 NW 180th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the
City Council and recalled both the 2022 survey regarding the bond improvement
plan for Myrtle Grove Park and Vice Mayor Wilson column in the December 2022
Community New Paper. She continued to indicate the Myrtle Grove Community
is requesting they are heard as it relates to Myrtle Grove Park improvement
project.
Linda Mobley, 3261 NW 213th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the
City Council and requested the City's assistance with addressing the deplorable
condition of the wall located on 27th Avenue between 215th and 208th street.
Carolyn Brown, 2000 NW 34th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before
the City Council and shared her concerns on a code violation she received
regarding the maintenance of a perimeter wall located on her property facing
199th Street.
Garvin Adams, 3400 NW 200th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the
City Council and shared his concerns regarding a code enforcement issue
concerning the maintenance of a perimeter wall located on his property facing
199th Street. In addition, he requested clarity on the Formula Community Benefit
Account Funding.
Dorothy J. Morrison, 3535 NW 213th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared
before the City Council and spoke in opposition Item 9.1. creating code of
ordinance article V entitled "School Zone Speed Limits".
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8. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
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 24 OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS CODE OF ORDINANCES BY CREATING ARTICLE V
ENTITLED “SCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMITS” TO ENHANCE
ENFORCEMENT OF SPEED LIMITS WITHIN ROADS PROPERLY
MAINTAINED AS SCHOOL ZONES; 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 comments.
Dorothy J. Morrison, 3535 NW 213th Street, Miami Gardens, FL,
appeared before the City Council and spoke in opposition of the Item.
There being no further comments, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman
Julien, to approve the Ordinance on Second Reading.
Councilman Leon recalled a recent traffic incident concerning the death
of a student and spoke in support of the item.
Councilman Stephens spoke in support of the item.
Vice Mayor Wilson spoke in support of the item.
Councilwoman Julien shared her intent on sponsoring the ordinance to
address speeding and traffic safety in the City of Miami Gardens.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question.
A motion offered by Councilman 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 Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilman Stephens Yes
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9.2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 34, ARTICLE XVII,
SECTIONS 34-656, 34-666, 34-671, AND 34-674 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES RELATING TO SIGN REGULATIONS TO AMEND
REGULATIONS RELATING TO BILLBOARD SIGNS, A COPY OF
WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO “A”; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item was withdrawn.
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 CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ALL CONTRACTS AS NECESSARY FOR
THE PRODUCTION OF THE FOURTH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH
CELEBRATION TO BE HELD ON JUNE 15TH, 2024; WAIVING
BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR PURCHASES MADE IN CONNECTION
WITH THIS CELEBRATION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXCEED HIS PURCHASING AUTHORITY AS NECESSARY FOR THIS
EVENT; 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 THREE THOUSAND FOUR
HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($3,435) FROM
COUNCILMAN REGGIE LEON’S FORMULA ONE COMMUNITY FUND
ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY FUNDRAISERS; NUNC PRO
TUNC; 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 COUNCILMAN
REGGIE LEON’S FORMULA ONE COMMUNITY FUND ACCOUNT IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-NINE
DOLLARS ($539) IN SUPPORT OF THE 8TH ANNUAL MIAMI DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 1 BLACK HISTORY
SHOWCASE; 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 ALLOCATION OF FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000) FROM COUNCILWOMAN SHANNON
CAMPBELL’S FORMULA ONE COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT TO
COVER INCENTIVES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS POLICE DEPARTMENT GUN BUY BACK TO BE HELD ON
SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2024; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda.
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11.5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILWOMAN SHANNAN “LADY” IGHODARO’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS
SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT OF TWO THOUSAND
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,500) TO THE JAMAICAN NURSES’
ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA TO ASSIST CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
YOUTH FROM PARKWAY BAPTIST SCHOOL TO ATTEND THE
YOUTH OUTREACH RETREAT; 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 SEVEN
HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($700.00), NUNC PRO TUNC, FOR THE HISPANIC
HERITAGE MONTH ESSAY CONTEST AWARDEES; PROVIDING FOR
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.7. 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
THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1200.00), FOR THE MIAMI
DOLPHINS CHALLENGE CANCER INITIATIVE; PROVIDING FOR
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
COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN'S PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL
EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED AND
FIFTY DOLLARS ($350.00), NUNC PRO TUNC, IN SUPPORT OF THE
2023 AYITI COMMUNITY TRUST GALA; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.9. 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 THE AMOUNT OF EIGHT HUNDRED AND
FIFTY DOLLARS ($850.00), NUNC PRO TUNC, FOR A HOLIDAY
FOOD DISTRIBUTION; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.10. 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 SIX
HUNDRED AND SEVENTY DOLLARS ($670.00), NUNC PRO TUNC
IN SUPPORT OF THE LITTLE RED DRESS EVENT HONORING
COMMUNTY MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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11.11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO KELLY TRACTOR CO., FOR THE
PURCHASE OF ONE (1) BACKHOE LOADER, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION BID # FSA23-
EQU21.0, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED
TWENTY-ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS
($121,660); 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 CITY MANAGER AND
THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST RESPECTIVELY,
THAT CERTAIN AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS AND SFM SERVICES,
INC., FOR ADDITIONAL CLEANING SERVICES, A COPY OF WHICH
IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by
Councilman Leon, to approve the Consent Agenda passed and
carried by a unanimous voice vote.
12. RESOLUTION(S)
12.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000) FROM COUNCILWOMAN SHANNON
CAMPBELL’S FORMULA ONE COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT TO
COVER INCENTIVES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS POLICE DEPARTMENT GUN BUY BACK TO BE HELD ON
SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2024; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Answering questions posed by Councilwoman Julien, Chief Delma Noel
Pratt provided clarification on how the funds will be used to purchase gift
card of various value. These gift cards will be exchanged for firearms
turned over to the police department. Furthermore, the value of the gift
card provided would be based on the type of firearm that is turned over.
In the past funding has been provided by various organizations and
businesses who has partnered with the police department for this type of
initiative.
Councilwoman Julien spoke in opposition of the item as it does not clearly
indicate how the funds is being spent and Councilwoman Campbell's vote
of no for the Resolution approving the Formula One Community Benefit
Package. She continued to reference the recall effort against Council
Members who voted in favor of the Formula One Community Benefit
Package. She continued to opine the meaning of a yes and no vote for
the Formula One Community Benefit Package.
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Councilwoman Campbell indicated it is not in her purview to decide the
incentives of the gun buyback program as it will be determined by the
Police Department. Councilwoman Campbell continued to recall the
Formula Community Benefit Funding and its allocation is a line item in the
budget to which she voted yes on.
Councilwoman Campbell continued to state the gun buyback initiative is
a need for this City in order to get guns off the street.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Campbell, seconded by
Councilwoman Ighodaro, to approve the Resolution.
Answering questions posed by Councilman Stephens, Chief Noel-Pratt
indicated the police department has performed this initiative on three
occasions and his been funded through partnerships with various
organizations. She continued to state the purpose of this program is get
a significant stock of firearms off of the street.
Answering a question posed by Councilman Leon, City Manager Benson
confirmed the allocation can be supported via the Council's Public Affairs
Special Events Account.
Councilman Leon stated he would support the item if it was funded by
Councilwoman Campbell's Public Affairs Special Events Account.
However, he does not support the item based on the current proposed
funding source.
Councilwoman Ighodaro spoke on the issue of gun violence and the
importance of the gun buyback, thus supporting the item.
Answering questions posed by Vice Mayor Wilson, Chief Noel-Pratt
indicated should the item pass, the donation will go to the police
department where they will utilize the funds to purchase the incentives for
the gun buyback. In addition, left over funds would provide the department
to host another gun buyback event.
Answering questions posed by Councilman Leon, Chief Noel-Pratt
shared past events resulted in the average turnover of 25-30 guns and in
one event in particular a gentlemen turned in over 50 guns.
Councilwoman Julien spoke in support of the gun buyback program
however she does not support the current proposed funding source.
Vice Mayor Wilson questioned how the Council moves forward to ensure
these funding is properly allocated for. She continued to state that if this
Council restricts the right of this member to utilize Formula One
Community Benefit funds, then the Council has a responsibility to begin
to outline how said funding should be allocated for the greater good of the
residents in that residential area.
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Councilwoman Campbell stated the funds are currently allocated in the
amount of $50,000 to each Council member as approved by the City
Council as part of the budget approval to which she voted in the
affirmative.
Mayor Harris called the question on the motion.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Campbell, seconded by
Councilwoman Ighodaro, to approve the Resolution failed by a 3 to
4 roll call vote of the City Council.
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Wilson No
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien No
Councilman Leon No
Councilman Stephens No
Councilman Stephens recommended the City Council should have a
discussion/workshop on the Formula One Community Benefit Funding
that have been allocated to Residential Area Seat 1 and Seat 3 along with
funds allocated to At-Large Seat 6 to address infrastructure matters
related to seawalls and septic to sewer issues within those areas.
Councilman Stephens continued to specify the City Council did not vote
yes to allow Formula One Racing in the City of Miami Gardens as the
authorization of the race was not in the hands of the City.
Councilman Leon recalled public comments concerning the maintenance
of a wall located in residential area seat 1 and therefore recommended
utilizing the funds allocated for residential area seat 1 to renovate and
beautify the wall.
Councilman Leon proceeded to make a motion, however City Attorney
Dicken opined Councilman Leon motion to allocate is a formal act of the
City Council that should be done by Resolution.
Therefore, Councilman Leon indicated he will sponsor an item for future
consideration.
Councilwoman Campbell recommended the Council should consider
meeting protocol etiquette. She suggested that Council should have
moved on from this matter after the vote was taken. In addition, it has
already been approved through the budget that each Council seat is
provided with a $50,000 Formula One Community Benefit Allocation. She
continued to note the inequalities of the appropriations of the Formula
One Community Benefit Fund among the City Council Seats.
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Vice Mayor Wilson recommended the City Council should provide
direction on how the funds are allocated as there seems to be an opinion
that while funds were allocated equally, they were not supported equally.
She continued to recommend there should be a discussion on the fair
equity of the expenditures of the fund.
Councilman Stephens stated Vice Mayor Wilson's recommendation can
be discussed in a workshop setting.
12.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE BOND IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN AS IT RELATES TO MYRTLE GROVE PARK, ATTACHED
HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
AMEND THE BOND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Vice Mayor Wilson provided a presentation on the item where this
amendment to the Bond Implementation Plan (BIP) would include a
phased approach to Myrtle Grove Park contingent upon identifying
additional funding sources. She continued to present phase 1 will be to
construct the scope of work included in the currently approve BIP and
phase 2 will include construction of a pool, house, and associated pool
amenities.
A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by
Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Resolution.
Councilman Stephens spoke in support of the item as it provides an
opportunity to move forward with the already approved plan while saving
space for the construction of a pool as well.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Campbell, Vice Mayor
Wilson provided information on potential funding sources such as
reallocation of funds from the Risco Park improvement and fundraising.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Campbell, City Manager
Benson confirmed there is $7.3 Million for the Myrtle Grove improvement
plan as part of the current BIP (phase 1); while phase 2 will be fundraise
by naming rights, fundraising, grants, etc. as the General Obligation Bond
does not have available funds to support phase 2.
Councilwoman Campbell shared some concerns with the additional cost
of $9.1 million for phase 2 as there is currently no funds available this
phase.
Vice Mayor Wilson recommended directing the City Manager to come
back with a proposal which address the funding for phase 2.
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City Manager Benson requested Council provide this direction by vote.
In addition, Mr. Benson recommended the City Council move forward with
phase 1 of the Myrtle Grove project as approved in the BIP.
Answering questions posed by Mayor Harris, Councilman Stephens, and
Councilwoman Campbell, City Manager Benson confirmed as this item is
written provides approval to move forward with the original plan of the BIP
for Myrtle Grove Park and phase 2 will move forward once funds are
identified elsewhere.
Answering a question posed by Vice Mayor Wilson, The City Manager
committed to working with Vice Mayor Wilson and any other Council
Member to fund phase 2 of the project.
Answering questions posed by Councilwoman Julien, Manager Benson
confirmed phase 1 will move forward whether or not funds are secured
for phase 2.
Answering a question posed by Councilwoman Campbell, Manager
Benson confirmed "contingent upon" as written in the items means if there
are no funds for phase 2 then the City will not move forward with phase
2.
City Attorney Dickens added the funding sources for phase 2 will be
brought back for Council consideration once they have been identified.
Answering a question posed by Vice Mayor Wilson, Manager Benson
indicated should the City not move forward with Risco Park then staff
come before Council for direction on how those funds are reallocated as
those General Obligation Bond (GOB) funds were allocated by specific
project.
Vice Mayor Wilson shared concerns with reallocating funds from the GOB
currently assigned for residential area seat 4 to another area.
Attorney Dickens added the funds of the GOB were not allocated by seat
but by specific projects. The City Council would have to provide direction
to the City Manager as to how unspent GOB funds are reallocated.
Vice Mayor Wilson continued to share concerns of how this can lead to
an inequity of the distribution of funds as it relates to GOB.
Answering a question posed by Mayor Harris, Attorney Dickens
confirmed GOB funding can only be allocated for parks and police
electronics purposes as indicated in the referendum which approved the
GOB. The Council does have the opportunity to change the plan.
Mayor Harris requested staff to research if the GOB mandates funding be
available for a STEM program.
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Vice Mayor Wilson added to be research that the funding of the GOB
remains in residential seat 4 as the park system on the west of the City
will not be sufficient. She continued to opined the intent of the GOB was
to have a systemic parks system that was equal across the City.
Councilwoman Campbell recommended looking into reallocating any
unused funds to Vista Verde Park as well or on the west side of the City.
A offered by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman
Ighodaro, directing the City Manager to provide a report at the next
City Council Meeting on the recommendation on alternative
direction(s) on the reallocation of unspent funding from the General
Obligation Bond passed and carried by a 6-1 Roll Call Vote.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question on
the item.
A motion offered by Councilman Stephens, seconded by
Councilwoman Julien, to approve the Resolution passed and carried
by a 6 to 1 roll call vote of the City Council.
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Campbell No
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilman Stephens Yes
13. QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS/JENNINGS
DISCLOSURE:
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)
14. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
(3 MINUTES EACH)
City Manager Benson recognized the Floodplain Administrator report that has
been provided to the City Council.
City Manager Benson announced Officer Richard Robinson will be recognized
by the Miami Heat as a Hometown Hero.
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City Attorney Dickens announced she will hold a future Private Attorney Client
Session concerning the Billboard Litigation. The date and time will be
announced.
14.1. Floodplain Administrator for the Annual Community Rating System on
Repetitive Loss Properties
15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES
EACH)
The Mayor and City Council provided updates on their various sponsored
initiatives and civic engagement.
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 7:42 p.m.
Rodney Harris, Mayor
Mario Bataille, City Clerk
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