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CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
DECEMBER 11, 2013
(A) CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Wednesday, December 11, 2013, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 1515
NW 167 ' Street, Building 5, Suite 200, Miami Gardens, Florida.
The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Oliver Gilbert, Vice
Mayor Lisa C. Davis, and Council members: Lillie Q. Odom, Rodney Harris, Felicia Robinson,
David Williams Jr., and Erhabor Ighodaro.
Also in attendance were: City Manager Cameron Benson, City Attorney Sonja K.
Dickens and City Clerk Ronetta Taylor.
(B) INVOCATION
Delivered by Reverend Keith Butler
(C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recited in unison
(D) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular City Council Minutes—November 13,2013
Motion offered by Council Williams, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis and Councilwoman
Odom to approve minutes, with necessary corrections, if any.
There being no discussion, the motion to approve the minutes passed and carried by a
unanimous vote of the members present.
(E) ORDER OF BUSINESS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda at this time)
The agenda was amended to add two (2) presentations as Items F-1 and F-2 respectively.
Councilmen Harris and Williams' presentations were deleted from the official agenda.
Items K4 and K-5 were pulled from the Consent Agenda by Councilwoman Odom.
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Harris to approve the
official agenda with the additions/deletions. There being no discussion, the motion to approve
passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote of the members present.
(F) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 minutes each)
F-1) Health Foundation of South Florida
Dr. Steven Marcus, President and CEO of Heath Foundation of South Florida appeared
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before the City Council to share background information on this non-profit grant making
organization, which provides grants for health services in Monroe, Miami-Dade and Broward
Counties. This organization has been in existence for over 20 years and during that time over
140 Million Dollars in South Florida. The organization is very focused on health promotion,
early detection,primary care, behavior and oral health, with a focus on healthy eating. Today the
Health Foundation of South Florida is a 141 Million Dollar foundation. Eleven communities
were selected to submit application for consideration of the Strategic Initiative for the next six
years. Miami Gardens' application was reviewed and selected as one of the top four applicants.
Councilman Williams was acknowledged for his invaluable assistance with the site visits. The
Foundation was very impressed with the Executive Management of the City, the Mayor and City
Council Members as well as the residents who were present at the site visits. After a very long
and competitive process, the Health Foundation of South Florida designated the City of Miami
Gardens, along with Little Havana as recipients of a Healthy Community Partnership Initiative.
This means that over the next six years the City of Miami Gardens will receive approximately
$625,000.00 per year, which will be used to improve the health of Miami Gardens residents.
F-2) County Commissioner Barbara Jordan
Commissioner Jordan appeared before the City Council and stated, "Violence taking
place within the City is not the sole responsibility of the police department or the government.
The residents, merchants, civic, faith and businesses, as well as other interested entities must be a
part of the solution. We have to stop the"no snitch rules". She complimented Mayor Gilbert for
asking to meet with her to talk about crime in the City and how they can work together in order
to minimize that crime. Several meetings have been held, with the most recent one on yesterday
(December I Oh), which included Miami-Dade County Departments and representatives from the
community. Decisions were made on how they are going to move forward, collectively in order
to address crime. Such entities as the U.S. Attorney's Office, State Attorney's Office as well as
other law enforcement agencies were invited to be involved.
Commissioner Jordan stated, "However, when police officers violate basis civil rights of
residents they are sworn to protect and serve, she has concerns". She shared as a Commissioner
she is elected to represent the people of Miami-Dade County District 1. She stated, at first she
was appalled at the recent revelations that some members of the Miami Gardens Police
Department have repeatedly engaged in practices that violates the rights and values of people in
this community. She shared when she saw the video on television and read the newspaper
articles relating to incidents at the Quick Stop Store she was furious. After all the blood, sweat
and tears and all the long hours of hard work, and tax dollars spent to create a professional and
effective Miami Gardens police department; the picture depicted is truly revolting. To make
matters worse, the media said all of the people harassed were black people, and all of the police
officers doing the harassing were not. She stated she then remembered there were problems at
this particular location before Miami Gardens was created. She shared that she contacted the
Miami-Dade County Police Department to make sure her memory was correct, and it was. So,
much so that one of the problems included drug trafficking. She stated there are always two (2)
sides to a story, and sometimes law enforcement cannot tell the entire story. She said her
concern goes further along than just this one store; racial profiling complaints received by her
office continue to grow. Such beliefs whether real or imagined creates distrust and a poor
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perception of the City, which is eighty (80) percent black and served by a police force that is
sixty(60)white and Hispanic. She said the city can do better, and shared firsthand knowledge of
Police Chief Matthew Boyd's efforts to create a professional and effective police department.
The vast majority of the people in the city,police and people alike want policing that is effective,
professional, respectful, and accountable. Those are the common goals by which we can work
together to restore the public trust. With that in mind, she encouraged the City of Miami
Gardens City Council to work with Miami-Dade County Community Relations Board (CRB) to
engage the entire community in addressing the crisis in community relations. The CRB
forwarded a letter to Mayor Gilbert conveying its wiliness to work with the residents, and the
police department to create an agenda to enhance community relations. She further encouraged
the City to establish its own CRB, which would provide a mechanism moving forward for the
City to address its own community relations within the city.
F-3) Vice Mayor Lisa C. Davis—Special Presentations
Talisa Lyons, Corporate Director of Patient Access and LaQuanna Scott-Lightfoot,
Associate Administrator for Jackson Health Systems appeared before the Council to share
information about the Affordable Health Care Act "Obama Care". For many of the residents in
Miami —Dade County that are not insured, Jackson Health Systems has been awarded a grant as
one of the organizations to have health navigators throughout the community. These navigators
will assist with educating residents about the Affordable Health Care Act, as well as assisting
with the completion of the application for the health market phase. A center is now located at
the North Dade Health Center, on NW 27`h Avenue and 167th Street. A navigator will also be at
the North Dade Regional Library on Wednesdays.
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F4) Councilwoman Felicia Robinson—Special Presentation
Councilwoman Robinson shared with the residents that during the month of October
several Pink Week events take place to educate and bring awareness about how important it is to
be checked early for breast cancer. She presented three organizations that were very supportive
by either sponsorship or being presenters at the events: YWCA with a check for$1,200; Women
Health Initiative with a check for$1,200; and B.I.O.N.I.C. Girl with a check for$1,200.
Councilwoman Robinson conveyed appreciation to State Senator Oscar Braynon II and
Calder Race Course for their sponsorship.
(G) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dr. Tim DePlama, 801 SW 9th Avenue, Boca Raton, Florida, appeared before the City
Council as a representative from St. Thomas University, 16401 NW 37th Avenue, Miami
Gardens, Florida. He congratulated the City on its new partnership with Health Foundation of
South Florida. He commended the police department for its partnership and working
relationship with St. Thomas University. As it relates to community relations with the police
department, he shared an incident where a robbery occurred outside of the university. Chief
Boyd visited the University and spoke with representatives to assure them an active investigation
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was underway. Within a few weeks after that a suspect was arrested. The Police Department's
Community Relations Response Team also conducted an exercise regarding the potential
dangers of a chemical spill, and how to react safely and effectively if such an incident were to
happen. In September 2013, Active Shooter Training, which has become a concern in the
workplace and schools, was also conducted.
Janice and Kenika Coakley, with a residential address at 19681 NW 33`d Avenue, Miami
Gardens, Florida, appeared before the City Council representing Girl Scouts Troops of 870,880,
749 and 347, donated stuffed animals to the Miami Gardens Police Department as part of their
"Take Action Community Project."
Katrina Delmar Donaldson appeared before the City Council to express concern with the
community and the pattern of bullying that is taking place. She encouraged parents to get to
know who their children are associating with.
Yaxley Jaminson, 2261 NW 196`h Street, Miami Gardens, Florida appeared before the
City Council on behalf of an initiative started by Councilwoman Robinson, which supports the
police department as well as the community. It is anticipated that the graduation will take place
at the first City Council meeting in 2014. He encouraged other residents to be a part.
Retha Boone-Fye, 18941 NW 70' Court, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the
City Council in support of Item K-18 the Non-violence campaign. She volunteered to be a part of
the non-violence campaign.
Mayor Gilbert announced the City will be co-hosting a community engagement with the
Community Relations Board (CRB), Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at the North Dade Regional
Library, starting at 6:00 p.m. He encouraged everyone to attend.
(I) ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
H-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
2009-06-178 OF THE CITY COUNCIL THAT AUTHORIZED THE
BORROWING OF SEVEN MILLION, THREE HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($7,300,000), AND THAT AUTHORIZED
THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA
TAXABLE LAND ACQUISITION REVENUE BONDS NOT TO
EXCEED SEVEN MILLION, THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($7,300,000); AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF
THE MATURITY DATE OF SAID BONDS; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Patricia Varney, Finance Director appeared before the City Council to provide
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background information on this item. In 2009 the city issued land acquisition bonds for the
Warren Henry and Cornerstone properties. The bonds will mature 2014. The city has to
refinance the principal, which is approximately 13 million dollars. Bank of America has a pre-
payment penalty of$100,000.00. This item would extend the maturity date.
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Harris to adopt this
item on first reading.
There being no further discussion, the motion to adopt on first reading passed and carried
by a 7-0 vote.
Vice Mayor Davis: Yes
Councilman Harris: Yes
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilwoman Odom: Yes
Councilwoman Robinson: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
(I) ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(.) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(I) CONSENT AGENDA:
Before the Consent Agenda was read, Mayor Gilbert passed the gavel to Vice Mayor
Davis.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-263-1959
K-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGING MAYOR
OLIVER GILBERT'S APPOINTMENT OF IVAN STEWART TO
THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR
A TERM THAT SHALL COINCIDE WITH THE TERM OF THE
MAYOR; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-164-1960
K-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AN
ENVIRONMENTAL, TRANSPORTATION, INDUSTRIAL,
MANUFACTURING AND PEDESTRIAN DESTINATION PLAN
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(ETIMP), ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
COUNCILWOMAN FELICIA ROBINSON)
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-165-1961
K-3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, DECLARING THE NEED FOR A
HOUSING AUTHORITY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
AND CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS
NECESSARY TO CREATE A HOUSING AUTHORITY;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE
MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-166-1962
K-6) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A SPONSORSHIP
IN THE AMOUNT TWO THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($2,500.00) TO THE ELDERLY AFFAIRS ADVISORY
COMMITTEE IN SUPPORT OF THE COMMITTEE'S HOLIDAY
EXTRAVAGANZA WHICH WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 7,
2013 AT THE BETTY T. FERGUSON RECREATIONAL
COMPLEX; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-167-1963
K-7) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING VICE MAYOR
LISA C. DAVIS' THIRD ANNUAL "GIFTS OF LOVE" EVENT TO
BE HELD SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2013, AT CLOVERLEAF
PARK, 303 NW 191ST STREET, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA;
AUTHORIZING A SPONSORSHIP OF THE EVENT IN THE
AMOUNT TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2500.00); PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY VICE MAYOR
LISA C. DAVIS)
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-168-1964
K-8) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
OF A CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF SIXTY-EIGHT
THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY DOLLARS ($68,970.00),
WHICH INCLUDES A 10% CONTINGENCY TO ATKINS NORTH
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AMERICA, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING AND
SCHEDULING SERVICES RELATING TO THE CITY HALL
PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-169-1965
K-9) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO AIP US, LLC,
IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE
THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED FOUR DOLLARS ($175,604.00) FOR
A CISCO SYSTEMS VOICE OVER IP (VOIP), IN ACCORDANCE
WITH STATE OF FLORIDA CONTRACT NO. 730-000-09-1;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE
CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-170-1966
K-10) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, REJECTING ALL BIDS
RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO RFP NO. 13-14-003 FOR
EXTERIOR BUILDING SIGNAGE AT THE MIAMI GARDENS
MUNICIPAL COMPLEX; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-171-1967
K-11) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA, CALLING FOR A REFERENDUM REGARDING THE
ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS BY THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIXTY
MILLION DOLLARS ($60,000,000) FOR THE PURPOSE OF
REMODELING, RECONSTRUCTING, CONSTRUCTING,
RECONFIGURING, RETROFITTING, FURNISHING AND
EQUIPPING CITY PARKS AND PARKS FACILITIES,
INCLUDING PURCHASING AND INSTALLING CRIME
PREVENTION EQUIPMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
ASSISTANCE VIA ELECTRONIC MEANS, PROVIDING
FACILITIES FOR EXPANDING COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES IN
PARKS, AND RENOVATING, CONSTRUCTING AND
PURCHASING PARKS FACILITIES AND LAND FOR NEW OR
EXPANDED PARKS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE OF SAID REFERENDUM; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; AND PROVIDING AN
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EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-172-1968
K-12) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA
DECLARING THE CITY'S OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMBURSE
ITSELF FROM THE PROCEEDS OF A ($60,000,000.00) SIXTY
MILLION GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND OBLIGATION FOR
CERTAIN CAPITAL EXPENDITURES MADE AND TO BE MADE
BY THE CITY WITH RESPECT TO THE ACQUISITION OF
LAND, IMPROVEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF PARKS AND
PARK FACILITIES AND TO PROVIDE FOR COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT VIA ELECTRONIC
MEANS; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN INCIDENTAL ACTIONS;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-173-1969
K-13) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FACILITY
USAGE POLICY AT THE BETTY T. FERGUSON
RECREATIONAL COMPLEX TO INCLUDE THE GREATER
MIAMI GARDENS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY
MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-174-1970
K-14) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL
OF THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT WITH SHOT SPOTTER INC.,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF GUNSHOT DETECTION AND
LOCATION SERVICE SENSORS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
($180,000), 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. 2013-175-1971
K-15) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, DECLARING A SURPLUS OF
FLEET VEHICLES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
UTILIZE FISHER AUCTION COMPANY, INC., AND RENE
BATES AUCTIONEERS, INC., FOR AUCTION SERVICES, FOR
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THE DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS FLEET VEHICLES AT A PUBLIC
AUCTION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING COOPERATIVE GROUP RFP
NO. 270254; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-176-1972
K-16) 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 INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA FOR SURPLUS
VEHICLES, 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. 2013-177-1973
K-17) 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 CONDITIONAL
WAIVER OF DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN FAVOR OF
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
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. 2013-178-1974
K-18) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A
NONVIOLENCE MARKETING CAMPAIGN IN THE CITY;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHAS
ORDERS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY-FIVE
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Harris to adopt the
Consent Agenda. Motion passed and carried by a majority vote. Mayor Gilbert abstained.
(L) RESOLUTION(S):
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RESOLUTION NO.2013-179-1975
K-4) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE STEPS TO
BEGIN THE PROCESS OF ANNEXING CERTAIN PROPERTY
FROM 2ND AVENUE TO I-95 INTO THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
Mayor Gilbert directed his comments to Items K4 and K-5 and stated one of the things
we have to look at is maximizing revenue through our tax base. This particular item directs the
City Manager to start the process for annexing the industrial area directly east of the city, which
includes the publix shopping center and the office club. Item K-5, authorizes the City Manager
to start the annexing process for the western side of the city, which includes the old Land Mark
property.
Motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to adopt this
item.
Councilwoman Odom stated that she had pulled both items for discussion and reference
Item K-5, which addressed the western side of the City. She asked what is in those boundaries
besides the Land Mark Learning Center that would be considered tax revenues.
Mayor Gilbert in response to Councilwoman Odom's inquiry said that would be the
potential development of the land portion. He further opined the city wants to be in control of
big parcels of vacant land.
Councilwoman Odom pointed out that the proposal in Item K-5 also included the trailer
park.
Mayor Gilbert said he was not against the trailer park and did not necessarily want the
trailer park. He opined when negotiations are initiated with Miami-Dade County other
considerations will be brought to the table. He shared that a solid boundary is needed to annex.
He reiterated that the city is trying to get the Land Mark property and not necessarily the trailer
park.
Councilwoman Odom opined that items that have a fiscal impact should be taken off the
Consent Agenda.
Mayor Gilbert in response to Councilwoman Odom's concern said the Council always
has the ability pull an item from the Consent Agenda.
Councilman Williams asked what impact would annexing these items have on the city;
can we afford to do this now.
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Mayor Gilbert in response to Councilman Williams' inquiry said there are not a lot of
people on these properties, especially the industrial. Ideally what cities across South Florida are
doing are annexing properties that would be developable, and industrial. The fiscal impact
would not be negative for the City because the city would not be providing a lot of services.
There being no further discussion,the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 6-1 vote.
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilwoman Odom: No
Councilwoman Robinson: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Councilman Harris: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
Vice Mayor Davis: Yes
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-180-1976
K-5) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE STEPS TO
BEGIN THE PROCESS OF ANNEXING CERTAIN PROPERTY
BETWEEN 42ND AVENUE (EAST), 57TH AVENUE (WEST), 199TH
STREET (SOUTH), AND COUNTY LINE ROAD (NORTH) INTO
THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER
GILBERT)
Motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilman Harris to adopt this item.
There being no further discussion because all of the concerns were addressed under Item
K-4,the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 6-1 vote.
Councilwoman Odom: No
Councilwoman Robinson: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Councilman Harris: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Vice Mayor Davis: Yes
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-181-1977
L-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, HONORING THE LIFE OF
NELSON MANDELA; DESIGNATING DECEMBER 5, 2013, AS
"NELSON ROLIHLAHLA MANDELA DAY" IN THE CITY OF
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MIAMI GARDENS; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE
CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT III)
Mayor Gilbert shared that he sponsored this item in honor of Mandela, who was an
extraordinary man, not just to South Africa but to all. He is worthy of recognition.
Motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilman Ighodaro to adopt this item
There being no discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a unanimous vote
of the Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-182-1978
L-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE
PREFERRED CRA BOUNDARY FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DIRECT
KEITH AND SCHNARS, P.A., THE CITY'S CONSULTANT MOVE
FORWARD WITH THE PREPARATION OF A FINDING OF
NECESSITY AND A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY
MANAGER)
Manager Benson authorizes staff to move forward with the Finding of Necessity and
Redevelopment Plan. There are two recommended options the Council might want to consider.
Councilman Harris indicated his preference for the 27th Avenue Corridor.
Councilman Williams asked the City Manager what his thoughts were on the options.
Manager Benson in response to Councilman Williams' inquiry said he thought the NW
27th Avenue Corridor was the best option given the expectation of revenues and redevelopment
along that corridor.
Councilman Williams inquired about the downside of both options.
Manager Benson said the 441 Corridor did not generate a lot of revenue to make it
possible to be the corridor or district for a CRA. It also did not limit itself to new development.
He opined in the 27th Avenue Corridor given the fact that the city owns property along this
corridor provides an opportunity for redevelopment as well as new development. The generation
of revenue is also higher along this corridor.
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Don Norris, Consultant said the most flexibility would be the 826 Expressway, which
would work in any one of the areas.
Motion offered by Councilwoman Odom, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis to include the
CRA Map(Single CRA District),with the connector to include 826 (Palmetto Expressway).
There being no further discussion on the amendment, the motion passed and carried by a
unanimous vote.
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis, and
Councilwoman Odom to adopt this item as a whole.
There being no further discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a unanimous
vote of the Council.
QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS:
Cyril Saiphoo appeared before the City Council and stated for the record the process used
for this Quasi-Judicial Proceeding.
Clerk Taylor administered the Oath to those participating in this Quasi-Judicial
Proceeding.
(M) ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING):
M-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AMENDING SECTION 34-45.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE (DRC); AMENDING
SECTION 34-50. ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE AND
WAIVERS; AMENDING SECTION 34-59. ALTERATION OR
ENLARGEMENT OF NONCONFORMING STRUCTURE;
AMENDING SECTION 34-64. OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS
AND MASTER PLANS; AMENDING SECTION 34-89.
MANDATORY AND OPTIONAL REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT
ORDERS; AMENDING SECTION 34-97. IMPACT FEES;
AMENDING SECTION 34-143. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS;
AMENDING SECTION 34-219. DESIGN STANDARDS;
AMENDING SECTION 34-287. USE REGULATIONS,
GENERALLY; AMENDING ARTICLE IX, SECTION 34-287.
PERMITTED USES; AMENDING SECTION 34-288. USES
PERMITTED WITH EXTRA REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING
SECTION 34-311. ACCESSORY USE TABLE; AMENDING
SECTION 34-312. ADDITIONAL USES AND BUILDING
STANDARDS; AMENDING ARTICLE XI. DEVELOPMENT
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STANDARDS GENERALIZED TABLE OF DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS; AMENDING SECTION 34-382. DIMENSIONAL
REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING SECTION 34-388.
COMMERCIAL, RECREATIONAL, BOATS AND VESSEL
PARKING AREAS; AMENDING SECTION 34-389.
COMMERCIAL, RECREATIONAL, BOAT VESSEL VEHICLE
PARKING IN RESIDENTIALLY ZONED PROPERTIES
RESTRICTED; AMENDING SECTION 34-440. LANDSCAPE
PERMIT REQUIRED; AMENDING SECTION 34-444.
LANDSCAPE, BUFFERING MINIMUM STANDARDS;
AMENDING ARTICLE XIV, SECTION 34-444, TABLE 1.
MINIMUM LANDSCAPE AND BUFFERING STANDARDS;
AMENDING SECTION 34-445. EXTRA STANDARDS,
EXCEPTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 34-446. FENCES, WALLS
AND HEDGES, SAFETY BARRIERS FOR SWIMMING POOLS;
DELETING SECTION 34-474. MASTER PLANS; AMENDING
SECTION 34-531. SCHEDULE OF DEVELOPMENT
INCENTIVES; DELETING SECTION 34-532. SPECIFIC
INCENTIVE BONUS REGULATIONS; DELETING. SECTION 34-
590. UPGRADED TEN-FOOT-WIDE SIDEWALK REQUIRED;
DELETING SECTION 34-655. ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCES
OF FIFTEEN PERCENT; AMENDING SECTION 34-670.
PROHIBITED SIGNS; AMENDING SECTION 34-732.
DEFINITIONS OF TERMS; AMENDING SECTION 34-733.
MASTER USE LIST AND USE DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY
MANAGER)
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 Councilman Ighodaro, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis to adopt this
item on first reading.
At the conclusion of this discussion,the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 7-0 vote.
Vice Mayor Davis: Yes
Councilman Harris: Yes
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilwoman Odom: Yes
Councilwoman Robinson: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
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Mayor Gilbert: Yes
(N) ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-24-312
N-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 34
SECTION 34-45 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS- "DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE" TO
PROVIDE FOR CONDITIONS RELATING TO PARK AND
RECREATION AREAS; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY VICE MAYOR DAVIS)
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 Councilman Harris, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis to adopt this item.
As the conclusion of this discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 7-0
vote.
Councilman Harris: Yes
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilwoman Odom: Yes
Councilwoman Robinson: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Vice Mayor Davis: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
(0) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(P) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
P-1) City Manager's Report
Manager Benson wished everyone Happy Holidays. He informed the Council that he
would be out of the office December 26-30th, during his absence Assistant City Manager Vernita
Nelson will be the Acting City Manager.
Clerk Taylor announced the GOB Mail Out Ballot Special Election will be held, April 21,
2014.
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(Q) REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilman Williams thanked everyone for their support for the Science and Engineer
Fair. He extended a special thanks to the Miami Gardens Police Department and Miami Gardens
Kiwanis.
Councilwoman Robinson wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Councilwoman Odom reported on the World AIDS Day event, which was supported by
the City Council. She said the event which was held at St. Thomas University was well attended.
She thanked all the participants that partnered with the city. Requests are being received to
continue this open dialogue. She further shared the Elderly Affairs Advisory Committee did a
fantastic job, December 7, 2013. She also shared that Rachael Talideen and the North Dade
Youth Coalition walked the Kings Gardens' neighborhood recently and were able to identify a
lot of families that were in need. She thanked the police department, which is always so
cooperative and supportive of any event that she as well as other Council members has
sponsored. She further encouraged everyone to sign the Mandela Memorial Book, which will
be sent to the family.
Councilman Harris wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Councilman Ighodaro announced that the SAVIOR March will take place, Saturday,
December 14, 2013. The March will start at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church and will start at 2:00 p.m.,
concluding at Bunche Park where activities will be taking place. He invited everyone to come
out to this community affair. He thanked the Council and especially Councilman Harris for their
support.
Vice Mayor Davis thanked the residents for their support. She further shared that she had
a turkey drive where approximately 400 turkeys were given to needy families. She further
thanked Rodney Best and his staff for their assistance in transporting the turkeys in the rain.
They did an outstanding job. She thanked Councilman Ighodaro for his support as well. She
also thanked the volunteers as well as staff for their support. She announced that she will be
hosting a toy drive, Saturday, December 10, at Clover Leaf Park. She further thanked Chief
Matthew Boyd for all of his assistance over the years.
Mayor Gilbert wished everyone Happy Holidays and Happy Kwanza. He shared that
tonight the Council adopted several important initiatives on the Agenda, which included a
Housing Authority; a bond item, which will refurbish and energize our parks; annexation, which
would grow the tax base. He emphasized that the Council will continue to do the business of the
people of Miami Gardens. He said the community has to always move forward independent of
what people are saying. He said solutions are rarely singular, but neither are problems. There
really is no one thing. There is no one side. It is only easy when you are commenting on Face
Book, Twitters and the Newspapers. The Council is actually solving the problems within the
City and is balancing all matters of things. We are balancing a need for the people to be able to
walk out of their homes and feel safe. We are balancing the fact that we have people amongst
us, some young people, who do extraordinarily evil things, purposely. The issues facing this
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community are not easy. When engaged in conversations, one has to acknowledge the problems
that we have. What the Council is doing is not easy, but the Council and the people of Miami
Gardens are doing it together. He wished everyone a wonderful, save and prosperous holiday
season.
(R) WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
(S) ADJOURNMENT
There being no further Business to come before this Board and upon a motion being duly
seconded,the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Attest:
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Oliver Gilbert, Mayor
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Ronetta Taylor, C, City Clerk
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