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CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 119 2014
(A) CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Wednesday, June 11, 2014, beginning at 7:01 p.m., in the City Hall, City Council Chambers,
18605 NW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida.
The following members of the City Council were present: Vice Mayor Lisa C. Davis and
Council members Lillie Q. Odom, Rodney Harris, Felicia Robinson, David Williams Jr., and
Erhabor Ighodaro. Mayor Oliver Gilbert arrived at 7:14 p.m.
Also in attendance were: City Manager Cameron Benson, City Attorney Sonja K.
Dickens and City Clerk Ronetta Taylor.
(B) INVOCATION
Delivered by Councilman Harris
(C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recited in unison
(D) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular City Council Minutes—May 28,2014
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 vote
of the members present.
(E) ORDER OF BUSINESS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda at this time)
The following item was added to the official agenda as Item K-9) "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF THAT CERTAIN JOINT PROSECUTION AND DEFENSE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS AND SKANSKA USA BUILDING, INC.,
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A" REGARDING THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
MUNICIPAL COMPLEX; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY).
Vice Mayor Davis removed Item H-1) from the Official Agenda.
Manager Benson removed Item L-1)from the Official Agenda.
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The official agenda was also amended to add two presentations: 1) Commission For
Women — National Rose Month Awareness; and 2) Congresswoman Frederica Wilson -
Congressional Proclamation for Police Chief Stephen Johnson.
Motion offered by Councilman Ighodaro, seconded by Councilwoman Odom to approve
the Official Agenda, with the additions/deletions. The motion to adopt passed and carried by a
unanimous vote of the members present.
(F) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 minutes each)
F-1) Members of the City of Miami Gardens Commission For Women Advisory
Committee appeared before the Council to present roses to the dais, honor of Rose Month. She
shared that June is National Rose Month and the rose is the national embalm. She recounted that
the City of Miami Gardens has proclaimed June 8th as Rose Awareness Day, in the City of
Miami Gardens.
F-2) Ed Hayes, a representative from Congresswoman Frederica Wilson's office
appeared before the City Council to present Police Chief Stephen Johnson with a congressional
proclamation.
(G) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Reverend Nettie B. Davis, 17530 NW 27`h venue, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared
before the City Council to announce an Aids/HIV Awareness is scheduled for Saturday, June 28,
2014, at the North Dade Regional Library.
Mayor Gilbert asked that this item be scheduled for an eblast, if it has not already been
requested.
Rachael Taalideen and Nakia Boulin, North Dade Youth and Family, 761 NW 167th
Street, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared the Council to announce that a fund raising event (Get
Out of Jail Event)has been scheduled for June 20, 2014, at St. Thomas University.
Mario Zamora and Georgia Thompson representing the Caribbean Affairs Advisory
Committee appeared before the City Council to invite the Council to their annual celebration of
Caribbean American Heritage Month, Tuesday, June 17, 2014, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., at the Betty
T. Ferguson Recreation Complex.
Yaxley Jamison, 2261 NW 196th Street, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the
City Council representing the Citizens Advisory Committee. He provided a brief report, which
included a visit and presentation by Chief Johnson outlining his new initiative, at the last CAC
meeting.
Lynda Harris, 5783A NW 151" Street, Miami Gardens, Florida, representing IFS
Securities appeared before the City Council to share extensive financial experience. She asked
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that the City Council add IFS as co-counsel to the current bond issue. This would not increase
the city's cost, but actually save the city money.
(H) ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
14 1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE 1115
DIVISION 4 ENTITLED cc "
OF TUT, CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES;N! ES; PROM 1NG F
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING A 7 7
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ORDINANCES 1N CONFLICT;
CODE;PROVIDING A SEVERABILITYCLAUSE,- PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION 1N
PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY VICE MAYOR LISA C.
(I) ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(J) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(K) CONSENT AGENDA:
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-93-2071
K-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE "COALITION
TO SAVE OUR LIBRARIES"; 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. 2014-94-2072
K-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO CREATE PROCEDURES FOR THE
PROCUREMENT OF FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, AND
FIREARM ACCESSORIES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (SPONOSRED BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-95-2073
K-3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
ALLOCATION OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00), FROM
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THE WORKING CAPITAL RESERVE FUND, TO SUPPORT
WATER SAFETY DAY ON JUNE 20, 2014 AT THE BETTY T.
FERGUSON RECREATIONAL COMPLEX; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY ERHABOR IGHODARO)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-96-2074
K-4) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA
APPROVING A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH
AOT PUBLIC SAFETY CORPORATION D/B/A PUBLIC SAFETY
CORPORATION OR CRYWOLF FALSE ALARM SOLUTIONS
TO PROVIDE FALSE ALARM BILLING COLLECTION
SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-97-2075
K-5) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID TO METRO
EXPRESS INC., FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS ALONG NW
9TH AVENUE BETWEEN NW 167" TERRACE AND NW 170th
TERRACE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED
FORTY SIX THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED FOUR DOLLARS
AND THIRTY-ONE CENTS ($146,404.31), WHICH INCLUDES A
TEN PERCENT CONTINGENCY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND
ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT, A
COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A",
FOR THIS PURPOSE; 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. 2014-98-2076
K-6) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO RENEW THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT WITH
SOFTWARE HOUSE INTERNATIONAL, INC., FOR LICENSES
OF MICROSOFT PRODUCTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE
OF FLORIDA CONTRACT NO. 252-001-09, IN THE AMOUNT OF
ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED
SIXTY-THREE DOLLARS AND FORTY-TWO CENTS
($156,363.42); PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-99-2077
K-7) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TERMINATE THOSE CERTAIN
NONEXCLUSIVE COMMISSION AGREEMENTS WITH
NARZELL PARTEE IN REFERENCE TO PROPERTIES
LOCATED AT 16751 NW 2ND AVENUE AND THE 40 ACRE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT NW 27TH AVENUE; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-100-2078
K-8) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
OF NOT TO EXCEED SIXTY MILLION DOLLARS ($60,000,000)
IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES
2014, TO PAY COSTS OF THE PROJECT DESCRIBED HEREIN
AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE; PROVIDING THAT SUCH
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SHALL CONSTITUTE
GENERAL OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY AND THAT THE FULL
FAITH, CREDIT AND TAXING POWER OF THE CITY SHALL
BE IRREVOCABLY PLEDGED FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE
PRINCIPAL OF AND THE INTEREST ON SUCH GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS; MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS AND
AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; PROVIDING
CERTAIN DETAILS OF THE BONDS; DELEGATING CERTAIN
MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE
BONDS TO THE MAYOR; AUTHORIZING THE NEGOTIATED
SALE OF THE BONDS TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER;
APPOINTING A PAYING AGENT AND A BOND REGISTRAR;
APPROVING THE FORM AND EXECUTION OF A BOND
PURCHASE AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR A PRELIMINARY
OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AUTHORIZING
OBTAINING A BOND INSURANCE POLICY AND ANY
NECESSARY COVENANTS WITH RESPECT THERETO;
COVENANTING TO PROVIDE CONTINUING DISCLOSURE IN
CONNECTION WITH THE BONDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION RULE 15c2-12;
AUTHORIZING A BOOK-ENTRY REGISTRATION SYSTEM
FOR THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICIALS AND
EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS
REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE
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BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-101-2079
K-9) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF THAT CERTAIN JOINT PROSECUTION AND
DEFENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS AND SKANSKA USA BUILDING, INC., ATTACHED
HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A" REGARDING THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS MUNICIPAL COMPLEX; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY)
Motion offered by Councilman Ighodaro, seconded by Councilman Harris to adopt the
Consent Agenda.
There being no discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a unanimous voice
vote.
(L) RESOLUTION(S)
i 1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY-COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AirMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, MriJNG rFINDING OF
NECESSITY AND ACCEPTING THE F=irNDINo-vn=N ciovvREPORT PREPARED BV KEITH AND irTaT
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PARTICULARLV DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT
"B"
ATTACHED
HERETO,- PROVIDING FORWST--RUCTIONS TO THE CITY
CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPT-!ON OF
REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS:
Shellie Ransom-Jackson, Director Development Service/Code Compliance appeared
before the City Council to outline the Quasi-Judicial Proceeding for this event.
City Clerk Taylor administered the Oath to those participating in the Quasi-Judicial
Proceeding.
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(M) ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING):
M-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 34
SECTION 34-287 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS TO AMEND THE USES TO BE PERMITTED IN
THE NC — NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONING
DISTRICT; 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)
Shellie, Ransom-Jackson, Director of Development Services/Code Compliance appeared
before the City Council to explain the pertinent issues involved with this ordinance. She said
this item is to address and release certain uses that would be potentially detrimental in intrusive
in the community. The ordinance addresses those concerns brought forward by Council. Certain
uses, which would abut residential neighborhoods would be eliminated.
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
ordinance on first reading.
There being no 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
(N) ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
ORDINANCE NO. 2014-10-321
N-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED
BY UNEK DEVELOPERS INC. AND FNJS DEVELOPMENT GROUP,
LLC FOR REZONING OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED
BETWEEN N.W. 152 TERRACE AND N.W. 154 STREET AT N.W. 24
AVENUE , MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY
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DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED HERETO, FROM NC,
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TO R-1, SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL; 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—MAY 14,2014)
Eddie Dean, Chair of Unek Development appeared before the Council to congratulate the
Council on the new city hall complex.
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.
There being no 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
Vice Mayor Davis: Yes
Councilman Harris: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
(0) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(P) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
None
(Q) REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilman Ighodaro announced the Water Safety Splash will take place, Friday, June
20, 2014, at BTFC, from 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. This is the second year that County
Commissioner Barbara Jordan has participated.
Councilman Williams announced the City of Miami Gardens Intergenerational
Community Garden will hold an event, at the historic Farm House, 185 Street and 12th Avenue,
from 8:30 a.m. — 12 noon.
Councilwoman Robinson invited everyone out to her Meet Me on Monday meeting,
second Monday of the month at Carol City Park from 6:00—8:00 p.m.
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Councilwoman Odom reemphasized Reverend Davis' comments as it relates to the
HIV/AIDS Series being hosted in the City of Miami Gardens.
Vice Mayor Davis acknowledged and thanked Ms. Rita Pierre, President of Norland
Crime Watch for sponsoring such an informative meeting.
Mayor Gilbert shared that he had had a very productive meeting with Tanya James, Chair
of the Elderly Affairs Advisory Committee. He said a proposal was made to have a meeting
where all of the members of the active committees (Elderly Affairs, CAC, Commission For
Women, Parks and Recreation Advisory, Caribbean Affairs, etc.). This meeting would provide
an opportunity for the various committees to share their initiatives/ideas with each other for a
collaborate effort. This meeting would also include the Junior Council members and would take
place during the month of September 2014.
Mayor Gilbert shared the city partnered with the Black Firefighters to give free swim
lessons to residents. Anyone interested can contact the parks and recreation department. He
further shared that it is important to embrace other cultures and their events, like the Caribbean
Carnival. He opined those types of events need to happen here in Miami Gardens. Mayor
Gilbert further encouraged everyone to participate in the HIV/AIDS Awareness event.
Mayor Gilbert shared the Governor has not signed the budget as of yet. However, Miami
Gardens was very successful. Special recognition was given to Senator Braynon and lobbyist
Yolanda Cash Jackson.
Mayor Gilbert acknowledged Dr. Dorothy Bendross Mindingall in the audience.
Vice Mayor Davis wished all the fathers a Happy Father's Day.
(R) WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
(S) ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion to come before this Body, and upon a motion being
duly moved and seconded the meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
Attest:
Oliver Gilbert,Mayor
Ronetta Taylor, NOC,City Clerk
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