HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.13.2016 - City Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES, JANUARY 13, 12016
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 13, 2016
(A) CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Wednesday, January 13, 2016, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 18605 NW
27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida.
The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Oliver Gilbert, Vice
Mayor Felicia Robinson and Council Members: Lisa C. Davis, Lillie Q. Odom, Rodney Harris,
David Williams Jr., and Dr. Erhabor Ighodaro.
Also in attendance were: City Manager Cameron Benson, City Attorney Sonja K.
Dickens and City Clerk Ronetta Taylor.
(B) INVOCATION
Delivered by Mayor Gilbert
(C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recited in unison
(D) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
D-1) Regular City Council Minutes —December 9, 2015
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Harris to approve the
minutes, with necessary corrections if any.
There being no discussion, the motion to approve passed and carried by a unanimous
voice vote of the Council.
(E) ORDER OF BUSINESS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda at this time)
Item F-1 was moved to the January 27, 2016 City Council Agenda
Item K-2 was withdrawn from the Official Agenda
Item K-10 was withdrawn from the Official Agenda
Item M-1 was withdrawn from the Official Agenda
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Harris to approve the
Official Agenda, with the necessary changes/amendments/deletions.
There being no discussion, the motion to approve the Official Agenda passed and carried
by a unanimous vote of the Council.
(F) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 minutes each)
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F-2) Councilman Ighodaro — Special Presentation
Councilman Ighodaro presented a plaque to Willie Ervin Miller on the occasion of his
retirement.
Mayor Gilbert elaborated on Miller's commitment to the Miami Gardens' community
and its Residents.
(G) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Reverend Nettie B. Davis, 17530 NW 27th Court, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared
before the City Council to highlight the efforts being made with the HIV/AIDS Awareness
Movement. She further thanked the City of Miami Gardens for its continued support.
(H) ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
H-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE
AMENDMENT OF THE CITY'S TAXABLE LAND ACQUISITION
REVENUE BOND, SERIES 200911; APPROVING T H E
EXECUTION OF A BOND MODIFICATION
AGREEMENT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilman Harris to adopt this item on
first reading.
There being no discussion, the motion passed and carried by a 7-0 voice vote.
Councilwoman Davis:
Yes
Councilman Harris:
Yes
Councilman Ighodaro:
Yes
Councilwoman Odom:
Yes
Vice Mayor Robinson:
Yes
Councilman Williams:
Yes
Mayor Gilbert:
Yes
(I) ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
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(J) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(K) CONSENT AGENDA:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-01-2900
K-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE PINE
ROCKLAND AND THE MIAMI TIGER BEETLE AND
ENCOURAGING THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE
CONSERVATION COMMISSION TO DESIGNATE THE MIAMI
TIGER BEETLE AS A THREATENED SPECIES; PROVIDING
FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN DAVID
WILLIAMS JR.)
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-03-2902
K-3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY AS
BLACK HISTORY MONTH; AUTHORIZING THE 4TH ANNUAL
BLACK HISTORY EXTRAVAGANZA, TO BE ENTITLED
"AFRICA TO AMERICA THE HISTORY OF AFRICAN
AMERICANS IN ART, CULTURE AND COMMERCE";
AUTHORIZING AN ESSAY CONTEST, A RITES OF PASSAGE
CEREMONY, AN ANKARA FASHION SHOW AND A BUSINESS
EXPO; AUTHORIZING AN EXPENDITURE OF ONE THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($1,000.00) FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (COUNCILMAN ERHABOR IGHODARO)
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-04-2903
K-4) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING RAISING
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-03-2902
K-3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY AS
BLACK HISTORY MONTH; AUTHORIZING THE 4TH ANNUAL
BLACK HISTORY EXTRAVAGANZA, TO BE ENTITLED
"AFRICA TO AMERICA THE HISTORY OF AFRICAN
AMERICANS IN ART, CULTURE AND COMMERCE";
AUTHORIZING AN ESSAY CONTEST, A RITES OF PASSAGE
CEREMONY, AN ANKARA FASHION SHOW AND A BUSINESS
EXPO; AUTHORIZING AN EXPENDITURE OF ONE THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($1,000.00) FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (COUNCILMAN ERHABOR IGHODARO)
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-04-2903
K-4) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING RAISING
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AWARENESS ABOUT CERVICAL CANCER DURING THE
MONTH OF JANUARY, NATIONAL CERVICAL HEALTH
AWARENESS MONTH; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN LISA C. DAVIS)
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-05-2904
K-5) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO TYLER
TECHNOLOGIES INC., FOR MAINTENANCE SUPPORT AND
LICENSES FOR THE EDEN SOFTWARE PACKAGE IN THE
AMOUNT NINETY-ONE THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY
SIX DOLLARS AND SIX CENTS ($91,766.06), FOR FISCAL YEAR
2016; WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING
REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO/ 2016-06-2905
K-6) 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 AGREEMENT
WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,
FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT
OF FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($15,000.00), A COPY OF
WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A";
AUTHORIZING A ONE TO ONE FUNDING MATCH OF IN-KIND
OR MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-07-2906
K-7) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, DECLARING TWELVE (12)
FLEET VEHICLES TO BE SURPLUS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO UTILIZE FISHER AUCTION COMPANY, INC.,
AND RENE BATES AUCTIONEERS, INC. FOR AUCTION
SERVICES TO DISPOSE OF THE SURPLUS VEHICLES;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
THE CITY MANAGER)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-08-2907
K-8) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE MIAMI
GARDENS' COMMISSION FOR WOMEN GIRLS AND
WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT EVENT; AUTHORIZING
AN EXPENDITURE OF THREE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS
($350.00) FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-09-2908
K-9) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT
FOR THE "ISAIAH S. WILLIAMS, JR. DEVELOPMENT
CENTER", SUBMITTED BY THE JPM CENTRE AT MIAMI
GARDENS DRIVE, INC., FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY
LOCATED EAST OF NW 42ND AVENUE AND NW 183" STREET,
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT "A"
ATTACHED HERETO; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-11-2910
K-11) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, INSTRUCTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO
IMPLEMENT CPR TRAINING CLASSES AT THE BETTY T.
FERGUSON RECREATIONAL COMPLEX WITH THE
AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO PARTNERSHIPS FOR THIS
PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
Motion offered by Councilman Ighodaro, seconded by Councilman Williams to adopt the
Consent Agenda.
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There being no discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a unanimous vote
of the Council.
(L) RESOLUTION(S)
None
QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS:
Shellie Ransom Jackson, Development Services Director appeared before the City
Council to expound on the process used for the Quasi -Judicial Proceedings.
Clerk Taylor swore in all parties participating this this Quasi -Judicial Proceeding.
(M) ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING(S):
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(N) ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-01-347
N-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY SPIRIT OF CHRIST CENTER & MINISTRIES,
INC. FOR THE REZONING OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1455 NW 183 STREET, MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO, FROM
AU, AGRICULTURE TO NC, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL;
PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER) (1St Reading — December
9, 2015)
Mayor Gilbert opened the floor for this public hearing. After there were no interested
parties to speak on behalf of this item, the public hearing closed.
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Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Harris to adopt this
item.
There being no discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 7-0 vote.
Councilman Ighodaro:
Yes
Councilwoman Odom:
Yes
Vice Mayor Robinson:
Yes
Councilman Williams:
Yes
Councilwoman Davis:
Yes
Councilman Harris:
Yes
Mayor Gilbert:
Yes
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-02-348
N-2) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY NEW WAY FELLOWSHIP PRAISE &
WORSHIP CHURCH, INC., FOR THE REZONING OF THAT
CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT NW 167TH STREET AND
NW 22ND AVENUE , MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON
EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO, FROM PLANNED
CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT TO R-1, SINGLE FAMILY;
PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER) (1s' Reading — December
9, 2015)
Mayor Gilbert opened the floor for this public hearing. After there were no interested
parties to speak on behalf of this item, the public hearing closed.
item.
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilwoman Davis to adopt this
There being no discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 7-0 vote.
Councilwoman Odom:
Yes
Vice Mayor Robinson:
Yes
Councilman Williams:
Yes
Councilwoman Davis:
Yes
Councilman Harris:
Yes
Councilman Ighodaro:
Yes
Mayor Gilbert:
Yes
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(0) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(P) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
P-1) MGPD Quarterly Report
Petula Burks, Media & Events Coordinator appeared before the City Council to highlight
the activities to take place at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreation Complex in recognition of Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr.
(Q) REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilman Williams shared that a Learn to Garden workshop will be held at Scott Lake
Elementary School, Saturday January 16th and Monday, January 18th. The workshop starts at
8:OOAM and ends at 12PM.
Councilwoman Davis announced that the Human Trafficking Steering Committee will
co -host its first walk in recognition of Human Trafficking Month, January 29, 2016, beginning at
10:00 AM, at Florida National University Hialeah Campus, 4425 West Jose Regueiro (20th)
Avenue, Hialeah, Florida.
Councilman Harris invited everyone out to the Food Truck Invasion, Friday, January 15th
from 5:30 — 9:OOPM, at Rolling Oaks Park. He further announced that he would be partnering
with Mt. Hermon A.M.E. Church, Saturday January 23, 2016, for a Farm Share Event. The
public is invited to attend.
Vice Mayor Robinson shared a ceremony will be held at Carol City High School in
observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "W.I.S.H., Sunday, January 17, 2016, from 2:00-
5:OOPM. She further shared a Red Wine, Red Dress Awareness event highlighting Heart Disease
is scheduled for February 6, 2016, at the City of Miami Gardens City Hall Court Yard, starting at
6:OOPM.
Mayor Gilbert conveyed concern with the negative comments surrounding the City of
Miami Gardens Chamber of Commerce.
(R) WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
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(S) ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before this Body, and upon a motion being duly
offered the meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM.
Attest:
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Oliver Gilbert, Mayor
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