HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.11.2012 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, APRIL 11, 2012
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 11, 2012
(A) CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida met in regular session,
Wednesday, April 11, 2012, beginning at 7:10 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 1515 NW
167th Street, Building 5, Suite 200, Miami Gardens, Florida.
The following members of the City Council were present: Vice Mayor Oliver G. Gilbert
III, and Council members Aaron Campbell Jr., Lisa C. Davis, Andre Williams, Felicia Robinson,
and David Williams Jr.
Motion offered by Councilman Campbell, seconded by David Williams Jr., to excuse
Mayor Shirley Gibson's absence. This motion passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
(B) INVOCATION
Delivered by Pastor Errol Cooper
(C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recited in unison.
(D) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting—March 14,2012
Motion offered by Councilman David Williams Jr., seconded by Councilwoman Davis,
to approve the minutes, with necessary corrections, if any. This motion passed and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
Regular City Council Meeting—March 28,2012
Motion offered by Councilwoman Robinson, seconded by Councilman David Williams
Jr., to approve the minutes, with necessary corrections, if any. This motion passed and carried
by a unanimous voice vote.
(E) ORDER OF BUSINESS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda at this time)
Motion offered by Councilwoman Robinson, seconded by Councilwoman Davis to pull
Item K-01from the official agenda. This motion passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
The following item was added to the official agenda as Item K-01: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, URGING THE
FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO CONVENE HEARINGS RELATING TO THE "STAND
YOUR GROUND" LAW AND TO REPEAL THE LAW; SUPPORTING GOVERNOR
SCOTT'S TASK FORCE ON CITIZEN SAFETY AND PROTECTION; PROVIDING FOR
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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(SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN FELICIA ROBINSON)
(F) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 minutes each)
F-1) Vice Mayor Gilbert—Miami Norland Vikings Basketball Team
Vice Mayor Gilbert along with members of the City Council presented Certificates to the
Basketball Team Members, Coaches and Administrative Starr of Miami Norland for their
outstanding accomplishment.
F-2) Vice Mayor Gilbert—Proclamation-Donate For Life
Vice Mayor Gilbert presented a Proclamation proclaiming the month of April as Donate
For Life Month,to Rosetta Rolle-Hylton.
Ms. Rolle-Hylton was afforded an opportunity for comments. She introduced several
Miami Gardens residents who are recipients of organ and tissue donations.
F-3) Mathew Boyd, Chief of Police—Officer of the Month—January 2012.
Chief Boyd bestowed the distinguished honor of Officer of the Month upon Officer Jesse Brown.
F-4) State Representative Barbara Watson appeared before the City Council to provide
an update from the Legislative Session in Tallahassee. She encouraged constituents to contact
her with their concerns at it relates to proposed legislation being considered in Tallahassee. She
placed emphasis on the importance of looking at the"Stand Your Ground" law.
Please note, Councilman Andre Williams left the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
(G) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sharon Frazier Stephens, 145 NE 193`d Street, Miami, Florida, appeared before the City
Council to comments on Center for Family and Child Enrichment, which will be hosting the
third annual walk-a thon, at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Center Complex in May. May is
designated as Foster Care Month.
Beverly Bush, 3125 NW 205'' Street, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the City
Council to ask the City Manager why panhandling is not allowed in the city. She opined
loitering is a violation. The city is in need of money and citing loiters is a good way to get
money.
(H) ORDINANCES) FOR FIRST READING:
None
(I) ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
ORDINANCE NO.2012-05-278
I-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING DIVISION 3 OF
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CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED
"UNSAFE STRUCTURES" TO REPEAL ALL EXISTING
SECTIONS, AS ADOPTED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY;
AMENDING SECTIONS 28-68 THROUGH 28-123 TO CREATE A
NEW UNSAFE STRUCTURES ORDINANCE; 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)(1st Reading–March 28,2012)
Vice Mayor Gilbert opened the floor for this public hearing. After there were no
interested parties to speak on this item,the public hearing was closed
Motion offered by Councilwoman Robinson, seconded by Councilwoman Davis to adopt
this item.
There being no discussion,the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 5-0 vote.
Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis: Yes
Councilman Aaron Campbell Jr: Yes
Councilman Andre Williams: Not present
Councilwoman Felicia Robinson: Yes
Councilman David Williams Jr: Yes
Mayor Shirley Gibson: Not present
Vice Mayor Oliver G. Gilbert III: Yes
(J) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(K) CONSENT AGENDA:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2012-59-1654
K-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA
LEGISLATURE TO CONVENE HEARINGS RELATING TO
THE "STAND YOUR GROUND" LAW AND TO REPEAL THE
LAW; SUPPORTING GOVERNOR SCOTT'S TASK FORC ON
CITIZEN SAFETY AND PROTECTION; PROVIDING FOR
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
COUNCILWOMAN FELICIA ROBINSON)
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-56-1651
K-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, REAPPOINTING VINCENT T.
BROWN TO SERVE AS THE LEGAL ADVISOR TO THE
NUISANCE ABATEMENT BOARD FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE
CITY ATTORNEY)
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-57-1652
K-3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
OF A CHANGE ORDER TO J & S TIRE AND AUTO, INC. D/B/A
FLEET TIRE TRUCK AND AUTO CENTER, INC. IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
($40,000.00), TO THE EXISTING AGREEMENT FOR FLEET
MAINTENANCE AND REMEDIAL REPAIRS; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-58-1653
K4) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID TO MAGNA
CONSTRUCTION,INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED
FOURTEEN THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR
DOLLARS AND NINETY CENTS ($314,334.90), WHICH
INCLUDES A TEN PERCENT (10%) CONTINGENCY IN THE
AMOUNT OF TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED
SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND NINETY CENTS ($28,575.90),
FOR PHASE 1B INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
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VISTA VERDE NEIGHBORHOOD; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANGER AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST
RESPECTIVELY, THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT WITH
MAGNA CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THIS PURPOSE, 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)
Motion offered Councilman David Williams Jr., seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to
adopt the Consent Agenda. This motion passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
(L) RESOLUTION(S):
None
(M) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
No reports
(1) REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilman David Williams Jr., stated at the last city council meeting he had asked the
city's auditor to put his comments in writing. He asked for a status of that request.
Manager Crew said that information was provided to the Council members on yesterday.
He further complimented Renee Crichton and Daniel Rosemond for the stellar work done in
assisting him with putting the summer camp science lab together. Some of the biggest name
supports in the country were at a meeting last week. He said this is going to be another historic
event for Miami Gardens, as we turn the corner and do some other things in this community.
Councilwoman Davis asked for a status on the city hall project.
Manager Crew said he did not believe the permit process with Miami-Dade County has
not finished as of yet. A meeting was held this morning with the contractor to go over his bid
and his prices. Another meeting is scheduled for this Friday, with another one scheduled for
next week. Hopefully within the next two weeks the city will have an agreement with the
contractor. The project is behind schedule. The permitting process is taking much longer than
anticipated. Phase One is almost complete, which is approximately 2 Million Dollars in
improvements. There will be an approximate 12 month construction time for city hall once the
Notice to Proceed is issued. The parking garage and police station will take another few months
to complete. He anticipates having city hall completed sometime in May 2013.
Councilwoman Davis announced she is sponsoring the second annual Mother of the Year
award. The last day to submit the 300 word essay is May 1St. She encouraged everyone to
participate.
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Vice Mayor Gilbert said the second annual Easter Egg Hunt was a wonderful event,
thanks in part to Councilwoman Robinson who does most of the work. He further thanked staff
for its participation as well.
Vice Mayor Gilbert acknowledged Renee Crichton, Deputy City Manager who will be
leaving the city to take the position of City Manager for the City of Hallandale Beach, Florida.
He said Ms. Crichton is an extremely talented young professional and Hallandale Beach is very
lucky to get her. The city is diminished by her leaving. When Miami Gardens was founded it
was said that we would develop young intelligent professionals and while it is said to see Ms.
Crichton go, the fact that she is going to be a city manager some place is a tribute that that
principle on which the city was founded is actually working. He congratulated Ms. Crichton.
(0) WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
(P) ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before this Body, and upon a motion duly made,
the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Attest:
'rl Gibs n, Mayor
Ro etta Taylor, MMC, ity Clerk
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