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City Council Minutes
December 13, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session, Dec 13 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 Linda Julien, Councilman Reggie Leon, and Councilman Robert Stephens.
Councilwoman Ighodaro was absent.
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. Special City Councill Meeting - 1st Budget Hearing Draft Minutes -
September 13, 2023
4.2. Special City Councill Meeting - 2nd Budget Hearing Draft Minutes -
September 27, 2023 4.3. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes – November 8, 2023
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman
Campbell, to approve the minutes passed and carried by a 6 to 0 voice vote of the City Council.
5. ORDER OF BUSINESS
Vice Mayor Wilson withdrew Item 12.1 from the Agenda.
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, CONFIRMING COUNCILWOMAN SHANNON CAMPBELL’S APPOINTMENT OF LINDA MOBLEY TO THE CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2
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OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDEN’S CHARTER; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHANNON CAMPBELL)
ADD-ON ITEM #2 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY DOLLARS ($2,120.00) FROM MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS' SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT TO COVER
SERVICES PROVIDED BY LONCHA MUSIC FOR THE MIAMI DADE COUNTY
LEAGUE OF CITIES MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023, NUN PRO TUNC. PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS)
A motion made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman
Campbell, to approve the Agenda as amended passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote of the members present.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH)
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sharon Frazier-Stephens, 145 NE 1st Place, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared
before the City Council and thanked Vice Mayor Wilson for withdrawing Item 12.1 as the community is requesting a multi-purpose gymnasium.
Charles McCoy, 16200 NW 18th Place, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and commended the City Council, Police Department, and
Veterans Affairs Committee for the Operation Veterans Stand Down Event recently held.
Gale Cunningham, 19001 NW 14th Avenue Road, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and read into the record a written communication from
Cathy Coachman Wanza in support of a multi-purpose gymnasium at Myrtle
Grove Park and in opposition of Item 12.1.
Ronald Harris, 17730 NW 14th Court, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the
City Council and shared concerns regarding exterior upgrade to Carol City
Senior High School, delay on General Obligation Bond Park Improvements, and the Mayor's Golf Tournament Proceeds.
Vanessa Wilcox, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and made a statement concerning the City's transparency, integrity, empathy, and
accountability.
Rea Hughes, 3335 NW 180th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and indicated the residents of Residential Area Seat 4 has been
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waiting patiently for the groundbreaking of the state of the art multi-purpose gymnasium at Myrtle Grove Park as voiced in a recent survey conducted by the City. She shared concerns regarding the voices of the people being heard and
encouraged the Council move forward with the groundbreaking of the multi-
purpose gymnasium.
Marion Brown, 12300 NW 17th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and spoke in support of building a multi-purpose center at Myrtle
Grove Park. In addition, Mr. Brown shared concerns on the increase of taxes
imposed on the residents.
Theo Williams, 1391 NW 95th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the City Council and spoke on holding a community meeting to receive community
input as it relates to item 12.1, more specifically the improvement of Myrtle Grove Park. He continued to speak on the importance on developing for the benefits of the residents.
Mary Reese, 1521 NW 158th Terrace, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the
City Council and thanked Vice Mayor Wilson for withdrawing Item 12.1 in order
to allow further conversation with the people in order to come to an agreement and allow the residents' voices to be heard as it relates to the improvement of Myrtle Grove Park.
8. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING: 8.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE IV OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES RELATING TO RENTAL PROPERTIES, A COPY OF
WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING
FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Deputy City Manager Craig Clay provided an overview on the item.
Attorney Dickens requested an amendment to Section 6.72(a) of the
Ordinance to indicate the annual fee will be established by a separate Resolution.
A motion was made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Mayor Harris, to amend section 6.72(a) of the Ordinance to indicate the
annual fee will be established by separate Resolution passed and
carried by a unanimous voice vote.
A motion was made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Campbell, to approve the Ordinance as amended on
First Reading.
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There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilwoman
Campbell, to approve the Ordinance on First Reading as amended
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
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 THE RESIDENTIAL AREA
BOUNDARIES; PROVIDING THE NEW RESIDENTIAL AREA
BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOLLOWING THE RESULTS
OF THE 2020 UNITED STATES CENSUS; OFFICIALLY DELINEATING
THE BOUNDARIES OF EACH RESIDENTIAL AREA AS SET FORTH IN
OPTION #1 ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT A; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (2ND READING - PUBLIC HEARING)
City Clerk Bataille provided an overview on the item.
A motion was made by Councilman Leon, seconded by Vice Mayor
Wilson, to approve the Ordinance on Second Reading.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comments.
There being no comments, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Vice Mayor Wilson, to approve the Ordinance on Second Reading passed and
carried by a 5 to 1 roll call vote of the City Council.
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Campbell No
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Councilwoman Ighodaro Absent
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilman Stephens 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, CONFIRMING MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS’
APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMAN REGGIE LEON AND GALE OLIVIA
CUNNINGHAM TO THE CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2 OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDEN’S CHARTER; 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, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO DEVELOP A MIAMI GARDENS VACANT PROPERTY ACQUISITION
PROGRAM (VPAP); 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, CONFIRMING VICE MAYOR WILSON’S APPOINTMENT OF AARON TAYLOR TO THE CHARTER REVISION
COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2 OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDEN’S CHARTER; 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, CONFIRMING COUNCILMAN REGGIE LEON’S
APPOINTMENT OF PAUL WILSON TO THE CHARTER REVISION
COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2 OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDEN’S CHARTER; 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, ALLOCATING FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS
($4,000) FROM COUNCILMAN REGGIE LEON’S FORMULA ONE
COMMUNITY FUND ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY HOLIDAY
ACTIVITIES AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES; 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, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE AND ATTEST RESPECTIVELY THAT CERTAIN THIRD ADDENDUM ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A” IN SUBSTANTIAL
FORM TO THAT CERTAIN LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NEW URBAN
DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SENIOR
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HOUSING ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NW 12TH AVENUE AND NW 183RD STREET; 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, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILMAN
REGGIE LEON’S FORMULA ONE COMMUNITY FUND ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
($1,000.00) IN SUPPORT OF ANDOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL GOLDEN
EAGLES CHEERLEADERS; 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
REGGIE LEON’S FORMULA ONE COMMUNITY FUND ACCOUNT IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS
($3,000.00) IN SUPPORT OF MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH
SCHOOL TOP ACHIEVERS’ CELEBRATION LUNCHEON, NUNC PRO TUNC; 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, ALLOCATING ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
($1,000) FROM COUNCILMAN REGGIE LEON’S FORMULA ONE COMMUNITY FUND ACCOUNT NUNC PRO TUNC IN SUPPORT OF
THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY FOOD DISTRIBUTION AND TURKEY
DRIVE HELD ON NOVEMBER 9, 2023; 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, CONFIRMING COUNCILWOMAN SHANNAN
“LADY” IGHODARO’S APPOINTMENT OF LINDA HOLLOWAY TO
THE CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 6.2 OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDEN’S CHARTER; 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, CONFIRMING COUNCILWOMAN LINDA
JULIEN'S APPOINTMENT OF ELIZABETH MAYS TO THE CHARTER
REVISION COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2 OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDEN’S CHARTER; 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 LINDA JULIEN'S SEAT 5 FORMULA ONE
COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVEN
THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY DOLLARS AND TWENTY-
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ONE CENTS ($7,320.21), NUNC PRO TUNC, FOR THE MIAMI
FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL GIVE MIAMI DAY; PROVIDING FOR 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 THE AMOUNT OF
ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN DOLLARS AND TWENTY-FIVE CENTS ($1,111.25) FROM COUNCILWOMAN LINDA
JULIEN’S PUBLIC AFFFAIRS SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT, NUNC
PRO TUNC, IN SUPPORT OF HER ANNUAL THANKSGIVING HOME
DELIVERY TURKEY DISTRIBUTION; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.14. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING COUNCILMAN ROBERT
STEPHENS' APPOINTMENT OF LATOYA PORTER TO THE
CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2 OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDEN’S CHARTER;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.15. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS STATE HOUSING INITIATIVE
PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (AHAC) IN THE 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. 11.16. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH AVENU INSIGHTS &
ANALYTICS, LLC., TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR MONITORING OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS BY
RELYING ON THE CITY OF BLANCO, TEXAS COMPETITIVELY
SOLICITED AGREEMENT AND PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-757(B)(2)
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS CODE OF ORDINANCES;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, THAT CERTAIN FIRST
ADDENDUM TO THE AVENU INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS, LLC.,
CONSULTANT SERVICES PIGGYBACK AGREEMENT, A COPY OF
WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.17. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS TO ENVIROWASTE SERVICES
GROUP INC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED
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THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000.00) ANNUALLY BY RELYING ON
THE TOWN OF DAVIE COMPETITIVELY SOLICITED CONTRACT NUMBER #ITB-RM-2020, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED
HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.18. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND STANDARDS CYBERSECURITY FRAMEWORK
AS REQUIRED BY FLORIDA STATUTE 282.3185 ENACTED IN 2022;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.19. 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 AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA, OFFICE OF
THE STATE ATTORNEY FOR THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OF FLORIDA TO REIMBURSE THE STATE FOR THE COST OF STATE ATTORNEY PROSECUTION OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL
VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS CODE OF
ORDINANCES, NUNC PRO TUNC, TO OCTOBER 1, 2023,
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.20. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING COUNCILWOMAN SHANNON
CAMPBELL’S APPOINTMENT OF LINDA MOBLEY TO THE
CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2 OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDEN’S CHARTER;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.21. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY DOLLARS ($2,120.00)
FROM MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS' SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT TO
COVER SERVICES PROVIDED BY LONCHA MUSIC FOR THE MIAMI
DADE COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES MEETING HELD ON
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023, NUN PRO TUNC. PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion made by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Councilman Leon, to approve the Consent Agenda passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
12. RESOLUTION(S)
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12.1. 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.
This Item was withdrawn.
13. QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS/JENNINGS DISCLOSURE:
Nakeischea Smith, Planning and Zoning Director, provided the rules for Quasi-Judicial Zoning Hearings.
City Clerk Bataille administered the Oath of Truthfulness to all interested parties.
City Clerk Bataille polled the City Council on Jennings Disclosures, which all members indicated they have not had any ex-parte communication and their decision will be based on the evidence presented before them.
13.1 ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S):
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, REZONING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY
LOCATED AT NORTHWEST 43RD COURT AND SOUTH OF
NORTHWEST 205TH STREET IN MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA,
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED
HERETO, FROM AGRICULTURAL AND UTILITIES (“AU”) TO
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING RESIDENTIAL (“R-1”); 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 staff’s recommendation of approval.
Mayor Harris opened the floor for public comment.
Sharon Frazier-Stephens, 145 NW 193rd Street, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before the Council and requested information as to the
type of housing will be developed on this site. Ms. Frazier-Stephens
spoke on holding developers accountable as it relates to affordable housing.
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There being no further comment, Mayor Harris closed the floor.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by
Councilwoman Campbell, to approve the Ordinance on Second Reading 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
13.3 RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
14. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK (3 MINUTES EACH)
15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES
EACH)
Councilman Stephens reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
• Annual Fitness Challenge
• Miami Gardens City University Partnership
• Senior Movie Outing to see the movie Color Purple
Councilwoman Julien reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
• 12th Annual Science and Engineering Fair
• Workforce Readiness Advancement & Placement (WRAP) Program
• Golden Ticket Initiative
Councilwoman Campbell reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
• Art Basel Car Show
• Monthly Senior Bingo & Pokeno
• Annual Toy Drive
Vice Mayor Wilson reported on the following sponsored initiatives:
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• Myrtle Grove Park Improvement
• Myrtle Grove Elementary K-8 Holiday Celebration
• Senior Trip to the Adrienne Arsht Center
• Prosperity Basket Giveaway
15.1. 2024 STATE OF THE CITY
Mayor Harris provided the 2024 State of the City.
16. WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Written Communication are attached to the minutes as Exhibit A.
17. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss before this body, the meeting
adjourned without objection at 6:45 p.m.
Rodney Harris, Mayor
Mario Bataille, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A – WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Good afternoon, Mr. Bataille,
I trust this email finds you well.
Reference subject, and Miami Gardens City Council meeting scheduled for December 13, 2023, this is a
request for subject item be pulled due to the following.
The letter dated April 5, 2022 (attached) from the City of Miami Gardens was mailed to the taxpaying
residents, homeowners, and stakeholders of the Myrtle Grove Community. The directions asked via
survey for the community's residents to complete and submit their vote for a State-of-the-Art Multi-
Purpose Gymnasium or the pool. The survey return deadline was no later than April 22, 2022.
The results of the Myrtle Grove survey were emailed to me, Rea Hughes, upon request. The Myrtle
Grove Community, Residential Area 4, voiced their votes for the gymnasium (see attached email dated
8/22/2022).
Email chain dated from January 9, 2023, to January 17, 2023, stems from the Meet Me Sunday meeting
held by Vice Mayor Katrina Wilson at Myrtle Grove Park January 8, 2023, are requests for clarification of
additional surveys mailed out to the community. Please note on emailed dated January 12, 2023, where
it indicates the majority again voted for the gymnasium.
The community voted via the survey provided by the City of Miami Gardens, believing their voices would
be heard; but the survey was totally excluded from this major decision-making process.
Attachment of the Newsletter dated December 2022, under Vice Mayor Katrina Wilson reads, "My
constituents mean a lot to me. I am able to improve the quality of life for them. I want to serve them so
that they feel valued. I recognize that as a leader and a public servant, people don't get everything they
want, but it's important to me that it's a fair process and that they haven't been ignored."
The survey is totally excluded from this documentation of the process, ignoring the voices of the
community. How does the City of Miami Gardens plan to make this wrong a right by and for "We the
People?"
The people have spoken!
Respectfully,
Ms. Hughes
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EXHIBIT A – WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Good Evening Mr. Bataille, Reference subject, I, a Myrtle Grove resident is requesting Council members to pull
resolution item 12.1.
"We The People", residents, taxpayers, homeowners etc., of Residential Seat 4, represented by Vice Mayor Katrina Wilson, in the community of Myrtle Grove voiced our votes (via the survey) for the State-of-the-Art Multipurpose Gymnasium.
To have our voices silenced, dismissed and ignored from this decision-making process is unjust, and speaks volume of how taxpaying residents are devalued!! To make this wrong, a right, I request this item be pulled, and listen to the voices of the
Myrtle Grove Community, who have spoken!!!!
In closing, OUR VOICES and VOTES MATTER!! Thank you,
Zachary Lett
3335 NW 180th St. Miami Gardens, FL 33056
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EXHIBIT A – WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
I trust this email finds you well.
After a thorough in-depth review of the content, context and presentation of Agenda Item 12.1, it has
been determined the representation of the voice of the residents in Residential Seat 4 by publicly
elected officials/public servants is not evident or duly noted, reference the survey conducted and results
of same determined outcome by the city.
The Myrtle Grove Community completed the survey conducted by The City of Miami Gardens reference
the renovation of Myrtle Grove Park, requesting the resident’s vote for a “multipurpose gymnasium “ or
aquatic pool.
The results of the majority were:
Multipurpose Gymnasium as documented by said survey
The survey, voice of residents In Residential Seat 4, nor its results are mentioned in Agenda Item 12.1 or
Agenda Cover Memo #23-259-pdf
As a result of these findings, support of the residents in The Myrtle Grove Community by neighboring
communities is warranted.
This is a request for the item to be pulled from the 12/13/23 agenda, or vote “no” to any motion which
would move it forward for acceptance and/or approval, on or before 12/13/23.
Your immediate attention and action on behalf of the residents of our uniquely diverse, charter driven,
progressive and visionary city is appreciated in advance.
Thank you!
Respectfully,
Gale Cunningham
Community Advocate
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Cathy Coachman Wanza
1960 NW 172nd Street
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Good evening, Mr. Mayor and City Council Members:
I am a resident of Miami Gardens Residential Area 3, and I am writing to express my support of the
citizens of Residential Area 4 as they seek to have their voices heard concerning the planned parks
renovation for Myrtle Grove.
The residents took part in a survey authorized by the City Council that asked if they wanted a new pool
or a state-of-the-art gymnasium. A great majority of respondents said they wanted a gymnasium;
however, that item is not on the agenda. As of this writing, Resolution 12.1 does not state this.
The will of the people should be carried out by elected officials. The taxpayers elect you with the implicit
understanding that you will be their voices in matters of the City. Please pull Resolution 12.1 as it does
not reflect the will of the people. The people’s voices must be heard.
Respectfully,
Cathy Coachman Wanza
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RESOLUTION 12.1 Regarding Myrtle Grove Park Pool
A promise made is a promise kept.
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Our introductory page that introduces who The City Miami Gardens is, States that Miami Gardens prides itself on providing its residents, visitors, and businesses with an unparalleled lifestyle, meeting all your needs within the borders of our
thriving community. Stating that,
I understand that there was a survey done by the community, will that be taken into
consideration during the conversation of spending bond dollars to rebuild the pool
at Myrtle Grove, is there another alternative to utilize these funds. Rebuilding an 8-
lane pool seems to be a pool for competition? Was a usage study done to make this a good fit for the community as to who would be using an 8-lane pool or what groups would benefit. This is a huge expense to undertake with low to no usage to make the cost worthwhile or valuable to the community. The Betty T. Ferguson Pool is still in disrepair, this is where the Seniors
did water aerobics, the attendance was great, the Senior center was promised a
Pool but it was never delivered, we were told to go to the Norwood pool down the
street It’s not the same and the attendance did not carry over.
This is an old community where there are several homes with pools, a pool is very expensive to maintain. There are also 6 portable pools in the school district where drownings are high among our children. Golden Glades Elementary has a portable pool. There are other pools in the community that are accessible to the entire community.
Lastly, while Councilwomen Wilson stated that she would pull this item, let’s
utilize this opportunity to have a community conversation to discuss the best use
for the remainder of the Bond dollars, there are still parks that have not been done.
Let's make the best of our resources to benefit the quality of life for the entire
community.
Regards,
Pat Wright
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