HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.22.2016 City Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES -OCTOBER 22, 12014
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OCTOBER 22, 2014
(A) CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Wednesday, October 22, 2014, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 18605
NW 27 h 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, Rodney Harris, Lillie Q. Odom,
David Williams and Erhabor Ighodaro.
Also in attendance were: City Manager Cameron Benson, City Attorney Sonja K.
Dickens and City Clerk Ronetta Taylor.
(B) INVOCATION
Mayor Gilbert delivered the Invocation.
A moment of silence was observed on the passing of Mr. Billy Isley.
(C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recited in unison
(D) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular City Council Minutes — October 8, 2014
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Harris to approve the
minutes, with the necessary corrections, if any.
This motion 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 K-3 was pulled from the Consent Agenda by Vice Mayor Robinson
Item L-1 was removed from the official agenda by the City Manager
Item I-1 was moved to the next City Council meeting
Motion offered by Councilman Ighodaro, seconded by Councilwoman Davis to adopt the
official agenda, with the amendments/deletions.
There being no further discussion, the motion to adopt the official agenda passed and
carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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(F) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 minutes each)
F-1) Cameron Benson, City Manager— Greater Miami Chambers of Commerce and
Small Business Administration
Ula Zucker Williams, Executive Director of the Greater Miami Gardens Chamber of
Commerce appeared before the City Council to make the community aware of a partnership
being initiated with the US Small Business Administration.
Althea Harold, a representative from the US Small Business Administration appeared
before the City Council and stated it is the Administration's plan to work with the Greater Miami
Gardens Chamber of Commerce to bring an educational component to the City of Miami
Gardens. This initiative would help the businesses located in the City to grow
F-2) Vice Mayor Felicia Robinson — Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Vice Mayor Robinson recognized the founder of "I Can Fitness". This organization,
which is actually a boot camp participated during the Pink Walk event. I Can Fitness donated
$400.00 to The Women's Breast Health Initiative to assist with their breast cancer awareness
outreach.
(G) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dorothy Smith, 20484 NW 14th Place, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the City
Council and stated at the old city hall site, a "Citizen Rights Wall" was erected. She asked that
the Citizen Right Wall be erected at this new facility, as well. She further asked that the City
Council meetings be televised.
JoAnn Harris, 3000 NW 199`h Street, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the City
Council to thank Councilman Ighodaro for supporting the Alliance For Musical Arts.
Kevin Brown, 3115 NW 157th Street, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the City
Council to bring to the Council's attention that the Miami Gardens Bulldogs was honored by the
Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance. He thanked Mayor Gilbert for his continued support, as
well as Councilmen Harris and Ighodaro for their participation.
Carolyn Lordens, 2400 South Dixie Highway, Miami, Florida, appeared before the City
Council representing Safe Outlet, Inc., and its Domestic Violence initiative.
Motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilman Harris to place Item K-3
back on the Consent Agenda because Vice Mayor Robinson's question has been answered. There
being no discussion, the motion passed and carried by a unanimous vote of the members present.
(H) ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
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(K) CONSENT AGENDA:
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-182-2161
K-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE FOURTH
ANNUAL TURKEY GIVEAWAY EVENT TO BE HELD ON
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2014, AT CLOVERLEAF PARK;
AUTHORIZING A SPONSORSHIP, IN THE AMOUNT ONE
THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($1,250.00),
FROM THE SPECIAL EVENTS FUND; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN
DAVIS)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-183-2162
K-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE FOURTH
ANNUAL "GIFTS OF LOVE" TOY GIVEAWAY EVENT TO BE
HELD SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014, AT CLOVERLEAF
PARK; AUTHORIZING A SPONSORSHIP OF THE EVENT, IN
THE AMOUNT ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY
DOLLARS ($1,250.00), FROM THE SPECIAL EVENTS FUND;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
COUNCILWOMAN DAVIS)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-184-2163
K-3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THAT THE CITY
MANAGER TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY FOR THE CITY TO
HOST THE "MIAMI GARDENS WINE AND FOOD
EXPERIENCE" IN THE FALL OF 2015; INCLUDING HIRING OF
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NECESSARY PROFESSIONALS; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN
DAVIS)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-185-2164
K-4) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, DONATING THE SUM OF FIVE
HUNDRED ($500.00) DOLLARS FROM AT -LARGE SEAT 6
SPECIAL EVENT FUND TO THE ALLIANCE FOR MUSICAL
ARTS PRODUCTION, INC; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN IGHODARO)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-186-2165
K-5) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, CANCELING THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 26, 2014 AND
DECEMBER 24, 2014, RESPECTIVELY; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY CLERK)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-187-2166
K-6) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A RENEWAL OF
THE AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL CORE SERVICES CORP.
D/B/A GROUNDS GROUP LANDSCAPING FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER, IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF SIXTY THREE
THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED FORTY-SIX DOLLARS
($63,146.00), FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-188-2167
K-7) 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 RENEWAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHILDREN'S VILLAGE INC., D/B/A
THE RESOURCE ROOM FOR AFTERSCHOOL
PROGRAMMING AT BENNETT LIFTER RECREATION
CENTER; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY
CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
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REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-189-2168
K-8) 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 REVENUE FOR
ACCESS TO CONFIDENTIAL STATE TAX INFORMATION, A
COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A";
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. 2014-190-2169
K-9) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE COMMUNITY
RATING SYSTEM FLOOD HAZARD OUTREACH PLAN,
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-191-2170
K-10) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE MIAMI
GARDENS FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PLAN - PROGRESS
REPORT AND AREA ANALYSIS FOR 2014, ATTACHED
HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Harris to adopt the
Consent Agenda as presented.
There being no discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a unanimous voice
vote of the City Council.
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QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS:
(M) ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING(S):
None
(N) ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(0) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
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(P) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
P-1) City Manager's Monthly Report
Manager Benson informed the Council that he would be in Orlando, from Thursday,
October 23`d thru Sunday, October 26, 2014. During that time, Assistant City Manager Vernita
Nelson would be Acting City Manager.
(Q) REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilman Williams shared that he had the opportunity to speak with a couple of
business leaders as it related to the Science and Engineering initiative, as well as other Miami
Gardens related issues. He further shared that he was invited to speak at an event sponsored by
the Audubon Society, which was a great experience. He said that people throughout the state
and nationally as well were excited about what the City of Miami Gardens is doing. He
encouraged the Council members to make their appointment to the Gardening and Fishing Club;
if the Council member cannot identify anyone to serve to contact the City Clerk because a pool
list has been established. He shared a support letter he received from Patricia and Phillip Frost
Museum of Science. This letter is made a part of the record, as attachment "A".
Councilman Harris shared that on November 6, 2014, a Town Hall Meeting is scheduled
to be held at First Baptist Church of Bunche Park. This meeting will center around issues that
were brought up at the Town Hall meeting held in August 2014.
Mayor Gilbert announced that there are two early voting sites in Miami Gardens, the
Betty T. Ferguson Center and the North Dade Regional Library. He asked that everyone ask
their family and friends to vote. He said if you care about the decisions that are being made, you
need to vote.
(R) WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
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QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS:
(M) ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING(S):
None
(N) ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(0) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(P) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
P-1) City Manager's Monthly Report
Manager Benson informed the Council that he would be in Orlando, from Thursday,
October 23`d thru Sunday, October 26, 2014. During that time, Assistant City Manager Vernita
Nelson would be Acting City Manager.
(Q) REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilman Williams shared that he had the opportunity to speak with a couple of
business leaders as it related to the Science and Engineering initiative, as well as other Miami
Gardens related issues. He further shared that he was invited to speak at an event sponsored by
the Audubon Society, which was a great experience. He said that people throughout the state
and nationally as well were excited about what the City of Miami Gardens is doing. He
encouraged the Council members to make their appointment to the Gardening and Fishing Club;
if the Council member cannot identify anyone to serve to contact the City Clerk because a pool
list has been established. He shared a support letter he received from Patricia and Phillip Frost
Museum of Science. This letter is made a part of the record, as attachment "A".
Councilman Harris shared that on November 6, 2014, a Town Hall Meeting is scheduled
to be held at First Baptist Church of Bunche Park. This meeting will center around issues that
were brought up at the Town Hall meeting held in August 2014.
Mayor Gilbert announced that there are two early voting sites in Miami Gardens, the
Betty T. Ferguson Center and the North Dade Regional Library. He asked that everyone ask
their family and friends to vote. He said if you care about the decisions that are being made, you
need to vote.
(R) WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
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(S) ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before this Body, and after a motion to being
made and seconded the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Attest:
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Ronetta Taylor, MMC, ity Clerk
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Oliver Gilbert, Mayor