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CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
(A) CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session,
Wednesday, September 12, 2012, beginning at 7:07 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 1515
NW 167 ' Street, Miami Gardens, Florida.
The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Oliver Gilbert, Vice
Mayor Lisa Davis and Council members Lillie Odom, Andre Williams. David Williams Jr.,
arrived at 7:10 p.m. Councilwoman Felicia Robinson arrived at 7:27 p.m.
Also in attendance were: City Manager Dr. Danny O. Crew, City Attorney Sonja K.
Dickens and City Clerk Ronetta Taylor.
(B) INVOCATION
Invocation delivered by Mayor Gilbert.
(C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recited in unison
(D) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting—July 25,2012
Motion offered by Councilman David Williams Jr., seconded by Vice Mayor Davis 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)
Item K-16 was pulled from the Consent Agenda by Councilwoman Odom.
Item K-18 was pulled from the Consent Agenda by Vice Mayor Davis.
Item K-7 was pulled from the Consent Agenda by Councilman David Williams Jr.
Item F-2 was pulled from the Agenda by the City Manager Crew.
Item F-1 was pulled from the Consent Agenda by Mayor Gilbert.
Mayor Gilbert asked that Item L-1 be moved forward on the agenda to be heard after
Order of Business.
Motion offered by Councilman David Williams Jr., seconded by Vice Mayor Davis to
approve the official agenda, with the necessary changes. This motion passed and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
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(F) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 minutes each)
F-1)Monthly Municipal Project Report—Skanska
Nicole Heran, Project Manager for Skanska appeared before the City Council to provide
an update on the development of the City Hall Municipal project. The project has been
underway for 84 days. Foundations have been poured. The goal is twenty percent local
participation and ten percent minority participation. To date, 14 local residents have been hired.
All contractors are being urged to buy in the local community. Skanska has also partnered with
Scott Lake Elementary School to revitalize the garden area, and Carol City High School
construction academy.
Councilman David Williams Jr., asked about the sales tax savings.
Ms. Heran said Skanska gave the city over$700,000.00 back from sales tax savings.
Brandon DeCarlo, Director of Construction Services appeared before the Council to
expound on the sales tax savings. He shared since the city has the benefit of not having to pay
sales tax, rather than having the company purchase the materials, the materials are actually
purchased through the city's procurement department. Therefore the $700,000.00 is the savings
in sales tax.
Councilman David Williams Jr., commended Skanska in terms of their public-private
partnership at Carol City Senior High School. Skanska is training 30 students, at their own
expense. These students will get their apprenticeship at the end of the training. Furthermore,
Skanska is making a Botanical Garden at one of the local elementary school; again at Skanska's
expense.
Vice Mayor Davis inquired about the date of completion and move in.
Ms. Heran said the date of completion is July 30, 2013. The move in date for City Hall is
August 13, 2013 and the move in date for the police department is September 25, 2013.
(G) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sharon Frazier-Stephens, 145 NE 193rd Street, Miami, Florida, appeared before the City
Council to encourage everyone to come out and support CFCE next month during their annual
fundraising festivities.
(H) ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
None
(I) ORDINANCES) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(.I) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
Please note Councilman Andre Williams left the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2012-121-1716
J-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ELECTING TO USE THE
UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM
ASSESSMENTS FOR STORMWATER USER FEES PURSUANT
TO CHAPTER 197, FLORIDA STATUTES; STATING THE NEED
FOR SUCH LEVY; ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE PROPERTY APPRAISER FOR THIS PURPOSE;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENGAGE A
CONSULTANT FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR
DIRECTIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLER;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (SPONSORED BY THE
CITY MANAGER)
Manager Crew explained there are two ways to collect stormwater user fees. Currently
the city has agreements with the City of North Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County. Miami
Gardens' fees are placed on their water bills. The problem is with the current system the city is
paying the City of North Miami Beach approximately $125,000.00 per year. The city is only
getting 80 percent. The other way of collecting stormwater user fees is by placing it on the tax
bills. The fees are not being changed since 1990. By placing the stormwater fee on the tax bill
there will be about a 99% collection rate. This would also save the city an additional $500,000
per year by not going through the City of North Miami Beach or Miami-Dade County.
Mayor Gilbert opened the floor for this public hearing.
Patricia Lightfoot, 2750 NW 172nd Terrace, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the
Council and shared there is a separate stormwater bill that comes to some residents that is
separate from Miami-Dade County's. She wanted to know how that bill will relate to this and
whether residents will have to pay both.
Manager Crew said he was not aware of a separate bill and would have to take a look at
what Ms. Lightfoot was referring to.
Mayor Gilbert asked Ms. Lightfoot to provide the city manager with a copy of this bill.
There being no other interested parties to speak on this item,the public hearing closed.
Motion offered by Vice Mayor Davis, seconded by Councilwoman Odom to adopt this
item.
Councilman David Williams Jr., asked the city manager to expound on the consultant
mentioned as part of this item.
Manager Crew in response to Councilman David Williams' inquiry said as part of this
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item a study has to be conducted. An outside fmn will need to be hired to conduct the study.
The one-time fee of$35,000 will be taken from the stormwater fund.
There being no further discussion,the motion to adopt passed and carried by a unanimous
voice vote.
(I) CONSENT AGENDA:
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-122-1717
K-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO APPLY FOR A GRANT WITH THE FLORIDA
RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
("FRDAP") AND TO TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS NECESSARY
TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO
HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000) FOR ROLLING
OAKS PARK; AUTHORIZING A MATCH IN FUNDS;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-123-1718
K-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO APPLY FOR A GRANT WITH THE FLORIDA
RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
("FRDAP") AND TO TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS NECESSARY
TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO
HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000) FOR NORWOOD
PARK; AUTHORIZING AMATCH IN FUNDS; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR
THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-124-1719
K-3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RATIFYING COUNCILMAN
DAVID WILLIAMS JR. RE-APPOINTMENT OF JANICE ANN
COAKLEY TO THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS COMMISSION
FOR WOMEN FOR A TERM OF TWO (2) YEARS; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY DAVID
WILLIAMS JR)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2012-125-1720
K-4) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID TO
CONSTRUCT GROUP CORP., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AT NORTHWEST 42ND AVENENUE AND
NORTHWEST 175TH STREET, AND FOR THE INSTALLATION
AND REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS NEAR PARKVIEW
ELEMENTARY LOCATED 17631 NORTHWEST 230TH
AVENEUE, IN THE AMOUNT OF EIGHT HUNDRED ELEVEL
THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN DOLLARS AND
TEN CENTS ($811,647.10), WHICH INCLUDES A TEN PERCENT
(10%) CONTINGENCY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTENST
RESPECTIVELY, THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT WITH
CONSTRUCT GROUP CORP. FOR THIS PURPOSE, A COPY OF
WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING
FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY
MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-126-1721
K-5) 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 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR
THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE "COPS" GRANT IN THE AMOUNT
OF ONE MILLION, TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($1,250,000.00), A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED
HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING A TWENTY-FIVE
PERCENT (25%) MATCH IN FUNDS; 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. 2012-127-1722
K-6) 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 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR
THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE EDWARD BYRNE JUSTICE
MEMORIAL GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED
THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE DOLLARS
($200,959.00), A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS
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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. 2012-128-1723
K-8) 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 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND OTHER
DADE COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO
IDENTIFY AND CONTROL POLLUTANT DISCHARGES IN
MUNICIPAL STORMWATER SYSTEMS, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE NATIONAL POLLUNTANTS DISCHARGE
ELIMINATION SYSTEM STORMWATER PROGRAM, FOR A
FIVE (5) YEAR TERM, IN THE ANNUAL AMOUNT OF
EIGHTEEN THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY DOLLARS
($18,470.00), 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
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUITON NO. 2012-129-1724
K-9) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID TO FLORIDA
TURF AND LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURE, INC., TERRA
BELLA ASSOCIATES, INC., ARAZOZA BROTHERS
CORPORATION, PINE ISLAND NURSERY, INC. AND AL'S
FARMERS MARKET LLC FOR PALMS AND ORNAMENT
TREES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE
PURCHASE ORDERS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE
BUDGETED AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($150,000.00),FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM WITH THE
OPTION TO RENEW FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ON
AN AS NEEDED BASIS, FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-130-1725
K-10) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, URGING GOVERNOR RICK
SCOTT AND THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT
AND IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
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EDUCATION COMMISSIONER'S TASKFORCE ON INCLUSION
AND ACCOUNTABILITY RELATING TO ENGLISH LANGUAGE
LEARNERS AND STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES; PROVIDING
FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN DAVID
WILLIAMS JR.)
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-131-1726
K-11) 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 FOR
DEDICATION OF EASEMENT TO THE CITY OF NORTH
MIAMI BEACH FOR THE NEW MUNICIPAL COMPLEX, 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) *USE (2) RESO.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-132-1727
K-12) 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 BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR FUNDING FROM
THE BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES GENERAL
OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF
ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) FOR RENOVATIONS
AND IMPROVEMENTS AT NORTH DADE OPTIMIST PARK, 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. 2012-133-1728
K-13) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID TO
ATLANTIC ICON, CORP., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
SIX HUNDRED FIFTY—EIGHT THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED
NINETY-SIX DOLLARS AND TWELVE CENTS ($658,196.12),
WHICH INCLUDES A TEN PERCENT (10%) CONTINGENCY,
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TO FURNISH AND INSTALL AN ESTATE FENCE WITH GATES,
IRRIGATION AND LANDSCAPING ALONG THE PERIMETER
OF THE BETTY T. FERGUSON RECEATIONAL COMPLEX;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE AND ATTEST RESPECTIVELY, THAT CERTAIN
AGREEMENT WITH ATLANTIC ICON, CORP., 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)
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-134-1729
K-14) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO URS
CORPORATION TO DEVELOP THE DESIGN CRITERIA FOR
THE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM FOR THE MIAMI GARDENS
MUNICIPAL COMPLEX, IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY-EIGHT
THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY DOLLARS
($58,870.00), WHICH INCLUDES A TEN PERCENT (10%)
CONTINGENCY; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-135-1730
K-15) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO URS
CORPORATION FOR THE PREPARATION OF A DESIGN
CRITERIA FOR THE EXTERIOR ILLUMINATED METAL
SIGNS FOR THE NEW CITY HALL AND POLICE
DEPARTMENT BUILDING, IN THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY-
FOUR THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO DOLLARS
($24,732.00), WHICH INCLUDES A TEN PERCENT (10%)
CONTINGENCY; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-136-1731
K-17) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST
RESPECTIVELY, THAT CERTAIN REVISED AGREEMENT FOR
THE BILLING OF STORMWATER CHARGES BETWEEN
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
FLORIDA, 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 by Councilman David Williams Jr., seconded by Vice Mayor Davis to
adopt the Consent Agenda.
There being no discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a unanimous voice
vote.
(L) RESOLUTION(S):
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-120-1715
L-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT'S
NOMINATION OF ERHABOR IGHADORA TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED
TERM OF AT-LARGE SEAT 6; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER G. GILBERT III)
Mayor Gilbert passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Davis and recounted the process used in
making his selection, which included advertisement as well as an interview process. He stated
that all the individuals who submitted their application for this position were wonderful.
Motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilwoman Odom to nominate
Erhabor Ighodaro to fill the unexpired term of At-Large Seat 6.
Councilman David Williams Jr., said he would like for the nominee to tell the Council
and audience a little about himself.
Erhabor Ighodaro appeared before the Council and expressed heartfelt thanks to Mayor
Gilbert for his nomination. He recognized Pastor Rogery Adams, County Commissioner Barbara
Jordan, Delores Ingram, the widow of the Late Dr. Robert B. Ingram, as well as members of the
Mt. Zion Church family. He introduced his wife Shannon Ighodaro and his twin daughters. He
acknowledged former Mayor Shirley Gibson and former County Commissioner Betty T.
Ferguson for their foresight and establishing the foundation of this great city. He stated that he
came to build, not to destroy.
Councilman Andre Williams congratulated Dr. Ighodaro on this nomination.
Vice Mayor Davis asked if in the future the entire Council could receive information
about the candidate being nominated.
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Mayor Gilbert in response to Vice Mayor Davis' question said. "Probably not; the
Charter is very clear on how the process works. Mayor Gibson set up the process that we
advertise in the newspaper, as well as having the interested parties fill out documentation, which
would qualify them for the nomination. The Charter requires that the Mayor submit a name,
which in theory means the potential nominee did not have to be interviewed or anything else.
The Charter requires that the Mayor submit a name. He further said if the Council did not
confirm the nomination of Mr. Ighodaro the choices for him would not be limited to the people
who submitted applications for the position. It would be anybody he wanted to nominate.
Councilman David Williams Jr., said he would like for this issue to be reviewed at the
next Charter Review process. He stated he is being asked to rubber stamp a name that he could
conceivable know nothing about. He shared he went through this same process and had some
reservations then. He said he had information ready in case he was asked questions because he
did not want to sit on the dais and let my constituents think that I had no clue about what was
going on. This is not the case here.
There being no further discussion on this item, a motion was offered by Councilman
Andre Williams, seconded by Councilman David Williams Jr., to amend the resolution to insert
the name Erhabor Ighodaro.
There being no discussion on the amendment, the motion passed and carried by a 6-0
vote.
There being no further discussion on the motion as a whole, this passed and carried by a
6-0 vote.
Mayor Oliver Gilbert: Yes
Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom: Yes
Councilwoman Felicia Robinson: Yes
Councilman Andre Williams: Yes
Councilman David Williams Jr.: Yes
Vice Mayor Lisa C. Davis: Yes
At this time the Oath of Office was administered to Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro by the
City Clerk.
County Commissioner Barbara Jordan appeared before the Council to congratulate the
entire Council for their election. She commended the previous Council as well as former Mayor
Gibson for being the catalyst for the City of Miami Gardens. She said she is looking to working
with the Council in an effect to do all that can be done to make the City of Miami Gardens the
best city in Miami-Dade County.
Mayor Gilbert acknowledged the presence of Gwen Wallace, a judicial candidate and a
very dear friend.
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Mayor Gilbert also acknowledged the presence of Cynthia Stafford, a law school
associate and dear friend.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-137-1732
K-7) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE USAGE FEES
FOR THE BETTY T. FERGUSON RECREATIONAL COMPLEX
AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE
CITY MANAGER)
Councilman David Williams Jr., said he did not pull this item because he has a problem
with the fee, but because he, as a council member needs more time to review the items in order
to make an intelligent decision. The agenda package is provided on Friday, with the Council
having to make a determination by the next Wednesday. He asked if there was a way to get the
items faster than this short turn-around time.
Manager Crew said staff has a hard enough time right now trying to get the agenda out
twice a month, on time. This particular item is a minor issue, but if it was a major item staff
could discuss the item with council members, especially if we are making major changes.
Mayor Gilbert suggested that Manager Crew have staff meet weekly with Councilman
David Williams Jr.,to brief him on items they have coming down the pipeline.
Manager Crew said this would be possible.
Councilman David Williams Jr., said at least he would have the opportunity to get some
opinions from the citizens.
Mayor Gilbert asked staff to further expound on this item.
John Rebar, Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Miami Gardens appeared
before the Council and shared that the fees are not being increased but rather to simplify the fee
structure to seven.
Mayor Gilbert made it clear that he did not want to see the fees go up.
Councilman Ighodaro referenced Councilman David Williams' concern with regard to
having enough time to review the agenda items. He shared that other organizations he is familiar
with work through committees with regard to proposed agenda item. He said he was sure this is
something this Council would want to explore. The United States Congress, Miami-Dade
County Commission and the Miami-Dade County School Board all work through committees.
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He opined this is an opportunity for elected officials who have to make important decisions to
have dialogue within the compounds of the Sunshine Law.
Motion offered by Councilman David Williams Jr., seconded by Councilwoman Odom to
adopt the item.
There being no further discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a unanimous
voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-138-1733
K-16) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT TO
WORLDCARE, INC. AND ITS' CELEBRITY GOLF
TOURNAMENT & BANQUET SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 12,
2012; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN LISA C. DAVIS)
Councilwoman Odom said she had pulled this item because there was no documentation
provided as backup, and she wanted to know more this organization and this event.
Vice Mayor Davis asked Mr. Glen Joseph to come forward to expound on this event.
Glen Joseph, 6645 Evergreen Drive, Miramar, Florida, appeared before the City Council
and shared World Care, Inc., is a disaster relief organization that has been operating since 2004.
This organization has also been in collaborative agreements with municipalities, one of which is
Miami Gardens. Over the life of World Care, relief has been provided to almost every major
disaster including Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma. World Care also sent a boat load of supplies
to Haiti. The golf tournament is the only major fund raising event for World Care, Inc.
Motion offered by Vice Mayor Davis, seconded by Councilwoman Odom to adopt this
item.
There being no further discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a unanimous
vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-139-1734
K-18) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO URS
CORPORATION TO DESIGN NORTHWEST 25TH AVENUE TO
IMPROVE ACCESS FOR THE MIAMI GARDENS MUNICIPAL
COMPLEX, IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED FORTHY-
THREE THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED NINTY-SEVEN
DOLLARS ($143,897.00), WHICH INCLUDES A TEN PERCENT
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(10%) CONTINGENCY; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Vice Mayor Davis said she had pulled this item for clarification purposes.
Manager Crew explained the proposed city hall has one entrance. The street that will be
located behind city hall would be 25th Avenue. He placed emphasis on the importance of getting
this road designed so that it can go out for bid. This would provide public access.
Motion offered by Vice Mayor Davis, seconded by Councilwoman Odom to adopt this
item.
There being no discussion, the motion to adopt passed and carried by a unanimous voice
vote.
(M) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
M-1) Cancellation of second meeting in November and December 2012.
Manager Crew informed the Council of what has historically happened around the
holidays and asked whether they wanted to cancel the last meeting in November, which falls
around the Thanksgiving holiday and the last meeting in December, which falls after Christmas.
By a consensus of the Council, staff will bring back a resolution cancelling the November
28`x' and December 26h City Council meetings.
Clerk Taylor shared a representative from The Department of State was present today to
conduct an annual inspection of the Office of the City Clerk, as it relates to being a Passport
Facility. The inspection was favorable with only one minor infraction (recently expired form,
which is not yet available to the public). The Miami Gardens Passport Facility will also be
offering passport picture service in the very near future.
(N) REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilman Ighodaro thanked the Council, the appointed staff for doing an excellent job.
He further thanked the residents for their support. "Let's keep the good work going."
Councilman David Williams Jr., asked whether a workshop will be held for the newly
elected officials.
Mayor Gilbert in response to Councilman David Williams Jr., inquiry replied,
"Absolutely."
Councilwoman Robinson announced that she is sponsoring a Miami Gardens Pink Week
scheduled October 2012 in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. Flyers are available in the back
of the Chambers.
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Councilwoman Odom thanked the residents for their continued support. She further
encouraged those in the audience to continue attending the meetings.
Vice Mayor Davis shared that she was voted in as Vice Mayor by her colleagues and
conveyed to them a heartfelt thank you for having this confidence in her. She further announced
that she is sponsoring a Diabetes event at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex on
November 18, 2012, this is a free event and open to the public.
Councilwoman Robinson further announced that the Commission For Women will be
hosting a Domestic Violence Walk, September 29, 2012 at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational
Complex.
Mayor Gilbert thanked the residents for their support and continued prayers as we all go
forward with the singular goal of serving the community.
Manager Crew referenced the city's crime states and shared with listening audience that
over the last few years the City of Miami Gardens has the lowest crime rate than Miami Beach,
North Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Pompano, Orlando and St. Petersburg.
(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 being duly
made and seconded the meeting adjourned at 8: 12 p.m.
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Attest: Oliver Gilbert, Mayor
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Ronetta Taylor, MMC, Ci Clerk
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