HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.26.2014 DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEB. 26, 2014
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
(A) CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Wednesday, February 26, 2014, beginning at 7:07 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 1515 NW
167`h 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, Felicia Robinson, Rodney Harris,
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 Mayor Oliver Gilbert
(C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recited in unison
(D) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular City Council Minutes—February 5, 2014
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilwoman Robinson 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.
(E) ORDER OF BUSINESS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda at this time)
Items K-1; K-5; K-6 and K-9 were pulled from the Consent Agenda
(F) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 minutes each)
F-1) Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro—Black History Essay Winners
Councilman Ighodaro presented the six Black History Essay Winners with Laptop
computers. He credit IT Director Ron McKenzie for this generous donation. He further
acknowledged the other Black History Planning Committee members: Ronetta Taylor, City
Clerk, Elsa Thompson, Assistant to the Council Masize McNaught, Proprietor of Kulture
Klothes and Flora Johnson, Community Activist for their hard work on the event.
F-2) Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro—Florida Memorial President
Councilman Ighodaro presented a proclamation to Joslyn Clark Artist, JD., ED.D. newly
appointed President of Florida Memorial University. Dr. Artist was welcomed by all.
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F-3) Vice Mayor Lisa C. Davis—Special Presentation
F-4) Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom—Black History Month
Councilwoman Odom recognized Mr. Charlie "Gabby" Davis for his outstanding
contributions to this community as a trailblazer and leader.
F-5) Cameron Benson, City Manager—Annual Audit Report
Patricia Varney, Finance Director appeared before the City Council to present the
Summary of FY 2013 Financials. A copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit"A".
F-6) Interim Police Chief Paul Miller—Officer of the Month
(G) PUBLIC COMMENTS
(H) ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
None
(I) ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
ORDINANCE NO. 2014-02-314
I-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER
2, ARTICLE IX OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES
TO ADD SECTION 2-736 TO CREATE THE FIRST
SOURCE HIRING REFERRAL PROGRAM; 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 MAYOR OLIVER G. GILBERT) (1'
Reading—February 5,2014)
Mayor Gilbert passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Davis.
Vice Mayor Davis 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 Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilwoman Odom to adopt this
ordinance.
There being no further discussion,the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 7-0 vote.
Councilman Harris: Yes
Councilwoman Odom: Yes
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilwoman Robinson: Yes
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Councilman Williams: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
Vice Mayor Davis: Yes
After this vote was taken, Vice Mayor Davis relinquished the gavel to Mayor Gilbert.
(.I) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(K) CONSENT AGENDA:
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-38-2016
K-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING CVS
PHARMACY'S INITIATIVE TO STOP SELLING CIGARETTES
AND CIGARETTE PRODUCTS IN THEIR STORES AND TO
PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY VICE MAYOR LISA C.
DAVIS)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-39-2017
K-3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 494
AND HOUSE BILL 445 TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY TIME
LIMITATIONS FOR THE PROSECUTION OF LEWD OR
LASCIVIOUS OFFENSES COMMITTED AGAINST CHILDREN;
PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
VICE MAYOR LISA C. DAVIS)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-40-2018
K-4) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE A NON-
EXCLUSIVE TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION ACCESS
EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CE LAND PARTNERS, LLC
TO ALLOW ACCESS TO CITY OWNED PROPERTY ABUTTING
NW 187TH STREET IN SUBSTANTIAL AGREEMENT AS THAT
AGREEMENT 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)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-41-2019
K-7) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR
A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA DIVISION OF
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT
PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE
ANY AND ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO ACCEPT THE GRANT
INCLUDING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT APPLICATION;
AUTHORIZING A TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT (25%) CITY
MATCH FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-42-2020
K-8) 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 OF NINETY-ONE THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED
SIXTEEN DOLLARS AND NINETY-FOUR CENTS ($91,116.94);
WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE
CITY MANAGER)
Motion offered by Councilman Williams and Councilwoman Odom, seconded by Vice
Mayor Davis to adopt the Consent Agenda.
There being no discussion,the motion to adopt passed and carried by a unanimous vote.
(L) RESOLUTION(S):
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-43-2021
K-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE 2015 JAZZ
IN THE GARDENS EVENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ALL CONTRACTS
AND TO RETAIN CONSULTANTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY
AND APPROPRIATE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE TENTH
ANNUAL JAZZ IN THE GARDENS EVENT TO BE HELD IN
MARCH 2015; PROVIDING FOR WAIVER OF BID
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PROCEDURES FOR PURCHASES MADE IN CONNECTION
WITH THE EVENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXCEED HIS PURCHASING AUTHORITY AS MAY BE
NECESSARY FOR THE EVENT; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER
GILBERT III)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-44-2022
K-5) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THAT CERTAIN
AGREEMENT WITH STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC.,
FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
THE ROLLING OAKS PARK PHASE 1 PROJECT, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE HUNDRED NINETY-ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($391,000.00), 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-45-2023
K-6) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR
2012-2013 ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT PREPARED BY THE
FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND AUDITED BY SHARPTON,
BRUNSON, & CO., P.A.; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-46-2024
K-9) 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 JUVENILE JUSTICE,
IN THE AMOUNT OF SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED
FIFTY-SIX DOLLARS ($61,156.00), FOR THE SHINNING STARS
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, 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)
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QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS:
(M) ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING):
M-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY ANTIOCH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
OF CAROL CITY INC., FOR REZONING OF PROPERTY
GENERALLY LOCATED AT NW 213 STREET AND NW 34
AVENUE, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED
HERETO, FROM R-1, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 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) (Deferred from January 22,2014)
M-2) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY HARVEST FIRE WORSHIP CENTER, INC.,
FOR REZONING OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT
NW 183 STREET AND NW 23 AVENUE, MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT
"A", ATTACHED HERETO, FROM R-1, SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL, AND R-25, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 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) (Deferred from January 22,2014)
(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
(Q) REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
(R) WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
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None
(S) ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before this Body, and upon a motion be duly
made, this meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
Attest:
—
Oliver Gilbert, Mayor
Ronetta Taylor, MNV, City Clerk
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