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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 25, 2017
(A) CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Wednesday, January 25, 2017, beginning at 7:00 PM, 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 Erhabor Ighodaro, and Council members: Lillie Q. Odom, Lisa C. Davis, Rodney Harris,
Felicia Robinson and David Williams Jr.
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 14, 2016
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City Clerk, Ronetta Taylor requested that the January 11, 2017 be deferred.
Motion offered by Vice Mayor Ighodaro, seconded by Councilman Harris to approve the
December 14, 2016 Minutes, with the necessary corrections, if any.
There being no discussions, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a unanimous voice
vote of the City Council.
(E) ORDER OF BUSINESS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda at this time)
The following resolution was added to the official agenda as Item K-3. "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA,
AGREEING TO CO -HOST "LESSONS IN JAZZ ACTIVITIES"; AUTHORIZING A
SPONSORSHIP OF THE EVENT IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED DOLLARS (2,500.00) FROM THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL EVENT
ACCOUNT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE"
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Vice Mayor Ighodaro removed Item H-1, from the official agenda.
Motion offered by Councilwoman Robinson, seconded by Councilwoman Davis to adopt
the Official Agenda, with the necessary changes.
There being no further discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a unanimous
voice vote of the City Council.
(F) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 minutes each)
F-1) Councilman David Williams Jr. — Science and Engineering Fair
Acknowledgements
Science Teachers — Tasha Walker, Maria Barona, Matilda Yajidro, Sieta Rodges,
Aletha Ricketts -Burke, Shantelle Holtz -Ritz and Tammy Idonozi were presented
with Certificates of Recognition. Councilman Williams also gave away two Jazz
in the Gardens tickets. Michael Brown, Edward Couch Keith Davis Clifford
McCollough and Didea Mendez
F-2) Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis — Cloverleaf Royals & Miami Gardens Super
Soul Steppers
Linda Holloway, 748 NW 2041' Street, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before
the City Council representing the Cloverleaf Royals and Miami Gardens Super
Soul Steppers to wish Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis a happy birthday and present
her with a gift.
F-3) City Manager Cameron D. Benson — Patrice Gillespie -Smith re: Miami -Dade
Complete Streets
Ms. Gillespie -Smith appeared before the City Council to make a presentation on
the Miami -Dade Complete Streets Guidelines.
(G) PUBLIC COMMENTS
(H) ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
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(I) ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(J) RESOLUTION(S)IPUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(K) CONSENT AGENDA:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-16-3121
K-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE 5TH
ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY EXTRAVAGANZA, TO BE
ENTITLED: "BLACK EXCELLENCE"; AUTHORIZING AN
ESSAY CONTEST; AUTHORIZING AN EXPENDITURE OF ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL EVENT FUND FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY VICE MAYOR ERHABOR
IGHODARO)
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-17-3122
K-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, DECLARING 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)
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-18-3123
K-3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AGREEING TO CO -HOST
"LESSONS IN JAZZ ACTIVITIES"; AUTHORIZING A
SPONSORSHIP OF THE EVENT IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS (2,500.00) FROM THE
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL EVENT ACCOUNT; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN
LILLIE Q. ODOM)
Motion offered by Councilwoman Robinson, seconded by Councilwoman Davis, to
adopt the Consent Agenda.
There being no discussion, the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda passed and carried
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by a unanimous voice vote of the Council.
(L) RESOLUTIONS)
None
QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS:
Nakeischea Smith, Planning and Zoning Director appeared before the City Council to
expound on the Quasi -Judicial Process.
City Clerk Taylor administered the Oath to those participating in this Quasi -Judicial
Process.
(M) ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC
HEARING(S):
M-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF NORTHWEST 215TH STREET,
EAST OF NORTHWEST 47TH AVENUE, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA,
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED
HERETO, FROM "NEIGHBORHOOD" TO "COMMERCE";
PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING INCLUSION IN CODE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY
MANAGER) *EXHIBITS A&B
Jose Diaz with Akerman, LLP presented on behalf of MG East, LLC seeking the
Council's support for this item. Mr. Diaz advised that the company plans to build four
warehouses on the land and also place a manmade lake between the warehouses and the homes
to separate the residents from the ongoing project.
Mayor Gilbert opened the floor for this public hearing. After there were no interested
parties to speak on this item the public hearing closed.
Motion offered by Councilwoman Robinson, seconded by Councilwoman Davis to adopt
this item.
Mayor Gilbert asked Mr. Diaz if he would like to waive his closing statement.
Mr. Diaz advised that he was waiving his closing statement.
City Attorney, Sonja Dickens made note for the record that Mr. Diaz did not submit any
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exhibits for this hearing and asked Mr. Diaz if he would like for the Council to adopt the
exhibits provided at the LPA meeting on January 25, 2017 at 6:30pm for this meeting as well.
Mr. Diaz advised that the he would like the exhibits provide at the LPA meeting to be
adopted for this meeting as well.
vote.
At the conclusion of this discussion the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 7-0
Councilman Harris:
Yes
Vice Mayor Ighodaro:
Yes
Councilwoman Odom:
Yes
Councilwoman Robinson:
Yes
Councilman Williams:
Yes
Councilwoman Davis:
Yes
Mayor Gilbert:
Yes
(N) ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC
HEARING(S)
None
(0) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARINGS)
None
(P) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEYXITY CLERK
NO REPORT
(Q) REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilwoman Felicia Robinson reminded everyone about the Community Yard Sale she
was hosting on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Miami Carol City Park. She advertised her
upcoming events in February — Red Dress/Red Wine Reception and partnering with Food Truck
Invasion by having a dance-a-thon which all relate to Good Heart Health.
Councilman David Williams Jr. thanked various staff members for their support of
science by making his Science and Engineering Fair so successful this year. He spoke briefly
about his speaking engagement at the McKnight Fellows Ceremony held at FIU South Campus
and that he was able to forge a partnership with FIU's Science and Agriculture Department for
upcoming events, he acknowledged Petula Burke for connecting him with the McKnight
Fellows.
Mayor Oliver Gilbert spoke on the development of the City and reiterated his support of
item M-1 and how the City needs more projects like it. He stated that the City is "trying to build
a sustainable tax base that doesn't rely so heavily on residents". He advised that Carol Mart
would be demolished and how the demolition meant that the City is moving forward.
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(S)
WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before this Body, and upon a motion being duly
moved and seconded the meeting adjourned at 7:27 PM.
Attest:
Oliver Gilbert, Mayor
R netta Taylor, MM , City Clerk
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