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REGUAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 22,2010
(A) CALL TO ORDEWROLL CALL
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session on
Wednesday, September 22, 2010, beginning at 10:25 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 1515
NW 167th Street, Building 5, Suite 200, Miami Gardens, Florida
(B) INVOCATION
Given during the Budget Hearing.
(C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recited during the Budget Hearing
(D) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
D-1) Special City Council Minutes— September 7, 2010—Deferred to 10/13/2010
D-2) Special City Council Minutes—September 8,2010
Motion offered by Vice Mayor Campbell, seconded by Councilman Gilbert to approve
minutes, with necessary corrections, if any. This motion passed and carried by a 7-0 voice vote.
(E) ORDER OF BUSINESS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda at this time)
A presentation was added to include Carnival Host Committee. This item was added as
Item F-3)
Motion offered by Councilwoman Pritchett, seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to
approve the Official Agenda with necessary additions/deletions. This motion passed and carried
by a 7-0 voice vote.
(F) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 minutes each)
F-1) Councilman Gilbert-Miami Gardens Xpress Track Team
This presentation was deferred to the October 13, 2010 City Council meeting
F-2) Dr. Danny O. Crew, City Manager—Employee 5 year Service Pins
Presentation
Manager Crew presented five (5) year service pins to the following individuals: Latora
Johnson, School Crossing Guard; Hanson Raymore, School Crossing Guard; Patricia Smith,
School Crossing Guard; Chantene Walters, School Crossing Guard; Renee Crichton, Deputy
City Manager; Carlo Hollis,Administrative Assistant, Shirley Anderson, School Crossing Guard,
Cassandra Collins, School Crossing Guard.
F-3) Caribbean Carnival
Mario Zamora, Chair, Asa Sealy, Director and Marlon Hill, Legal Council for Caribbean
Carnival appeared before the City Council to express appreciation to the City of Miami Gardens
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for its support during this event. They invited everyone to come out to the parade as well as the
event at Sun Life Stadium, October 3, 2010.
Councilwoman Pritchett acknowledged members of the City of Miami Gardens
Caribbean Affairs Advisory Committee for their involvement.
(G) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Betty Ferguson, 1520 NW 1881h Terrace, Miami Gardens, Florida, appeared before the
City Council to comment on Items J-3 and J-4. She said these items are asking for the waiver of
the Arts in Public Places Advisory Committee. She asked who will make the final approval on
the artist and the artwork.
Vernita Nelson, Assistant City Manager appeared before the City Council in response to
Mrs. Ferguson's inquiry. She shared that Council has final approval of this matter.
Mrs. Ferguson asked why is the amphitheater (outdoor structure) a part of the Complex
and not a block boxed theater(indoor structure).
Vernita Nelson, Assistant City Manager reappeared before the City Council to respond to
Mrs. Ferguson's inquiry. She said this is the first time she is hearing about a block box theater.
She said all the time that this matter was in the hands of Miami-Dade County and its Master Plan
a block box theater was never in the equation. There was an auditorium included with the
"Complex". Miami-Dade County had also building the "Complex" over several phases. That
phase is being continued with the construction of the amphitheater.
Councilwoman Pritchett asked about the original design and whether the block box
theater was included in that.
Manager Crew in response to Councilwoman Pritchett question said the original design
received from Miami-Dade County had an amphitheater.
Councilwoman Pritchett asked Mrs. Ferguson if she recalled whether there was any
mention of a block box theater or amphitheater when she was with Miami-Dade County.
Mrs. Ferguson said she never saw what was provided to the City of Miami Gardens
however, the original survey taken in the community indicated the residents wanted a theater or
auditorium. She said it makes no sense to have an open football field with bleachers and an open
amphitheater,which is an open structure.
Manager Crew said when the City received this project the plans were already drawn up.
No survey was shared with the City.
(I) ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
None
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(I) ORDINANCES) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
I-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, CREATING THE MIAMI
GARDENS SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT COMMITTEE;
PROVIDING FOR MEMBERSHIP; PROVIDING FOR TERMS OF
OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR ORGANIZATION; PROVIDING FOR
RESPONSIBILITIES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (1st Reading — July 28, 2010; 2°d Reading
deferred from September 8,20 10)
Attorney Dickens explained this item was deferred from the September 8, 2010, City
Council Meeting to give former Councilman Melvin L. Bratton an opportunity to expound on the
item.
Mayor Gibson opened the floor for this public hearing. After there were no interested
parties to speak on this item, the public hearing closed.
*This item died for a lack of a motion.
ORDINANCE NO. 2010-25-233
I-2) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AND ENACTING A
NEW CODE FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA;
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES
NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE
VIOLATION THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER OF
AMENDING SUCH CODE; PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS OF
SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY CLERK ) (1st Reading — September 8,
2010)
Clerk Taylor explained this ordinance officially adopts the City of Miami Gardens Code
of Ordinances. Anyone interested in viewing the City of Miami Gardens Code of Ordinances
can do so at municode.com. Also City staff will be able to view the Code of Ordinance on the
City's Intranet. She acknowledged the City Manager, City Attorney, Deputy City Manager, the
two Assistant City Manager and her Deputy Clerk for their invaluable assistance.
Mayor Gibson 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 Councilwoman Pritchett, seconded by Councilman Gilbert to adopt
this ordinance.
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There being no discussion,the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 7-0 vote.
Councilwoman Davis: Yes
Vice Mayor Campbell: Yes
Councilman Gilbert: Yes
Councilwoman Pritchett: Yes
Councilwoman Robinson: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Mayor Gibson: Yes
ORDINANCE NO. 2010-26-234
I-3) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
2005-10-48 ("PURCHASING ORDINANCE") TO CREATE
ARTICLE IV TO PROVIDE FOR A BONUS FOR ENTITIES
AWARDED CITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTS,
THAT HIRE CITY RESIDENTS TO PERFORM SERVICES;
PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS;
PROVIDING FOR BONUS STRUCTURE; PROVIDING FOR
REPORTING AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS;
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
COUNCILMAN ANDRE WILLIAMS) (1st Reading — September 8,
2010)
Councilman Williams said there was an amendment being requested by staff. He asked
Ms.Nelson to come forward to address this proposed amendment.
Vernita Nelson, Assistant City Manager appeared before the City Council and asked for
an amendment to the Ordinance "the payment will be deducted from contract final payment
and/or retainer fee." She explained that when staff read this item it got the impression that
contractors would be paid upfront for hiring residents.
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Pritchett to amend
the ordinance with the language "the payment will be deducted from contract final payment
and/or retainer fee."
There being no further discussion on the amendment, the motion passed and carried by a
7-0 voice vote.
Mayor Gibson opened the floor for this public hearing. After there were no interested
parties to speak on this item,the public hearing closed.
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Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilwoman Pritchett to adopt
this item.
There being no discussion,the motion to adopt this item passed and carried by a 7-0 vote.
Councilman Gilbert: Yes
Councilwoman Pritchett: Yes
Councilwoman Robinson: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Vice Mayor Campbell: Yes
Councilwoman Davis: Yes
Mayor Gibson: Yes
ORDINANCE NO. 2010-27-235
I-4) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A LOCAL
HIRING CESS PREFERENCE FOR CITY RESIDENTS;
ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES; ESTABLISHING REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS;
PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTIONS; 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 COUNCILMAN OLIVER
G. GILBERT III) (1$`Reading—September 8,2010)
Mayor Gibson opened the floor for this public hearing. After there were no interested
parties to speak on this item,the public hear closed.
Motion offered by Councilman Gilbert, seconded by Councilwoman Pritchett to adopt
this item.
Councilman Gilbert explained this ordinance provides for a local hiring process for city
residents where a five point preference will be provided when they apply for a job with the City.
There being no further discussion on this item, the motion to adopt passed and carried by
a 7-0 vote.
Councilwoman Pritchett: Yes
Councilwoman Robinson: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Vice Mayor Campbell: Yes
Councilwoman Davis: Yes
Councilman Gilbert: Yes
Mayor Gibson: Yes
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ORDINANCE NO. 2020-28-236
I-5) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, CREATING THE PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR
MEMBERSHIP; PROVIDING FOR TERMS OF OFFICE;
PROVIDING FOR ORGANIZATION; PROVIDING FOR
RESPONSIBILITIES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN
SHARON PRITCHETT) (1st Reading—September 8,2010)
Mayor Gibson opened the floor for this public hearing. After there were no interested
parties to speak on this item,the public hearing closed.
Councilwoman Pritchett referenced a letter she received from Charlie Green, Executive
Director of the Center for Independent Living in South Florida, a 5010 organization. In
essence commends Councilwoman Pritchett for sponsoring this item and states "Through the
establishment of the Advisory Committee, the City of Miami Gardens acknowledges that
members of the Miami Gardens community who have disabilities are an integral part of the
community, with important viewpoints that need to be heard." This letter is attached to the
Official Minutes, as exhibit"A".
Motion offered by Councilwoman Pritchett, seconded by Councilman Gilbert to adopt
this ordinance.
There being no discussion the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 7-0 vote.
Councilwoman Robinson: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Vice Mayor Campbell: Yes
Councilwoman Davis: Yes
Councilman Gilbert: Yes
Councilwoman Pritchett: Yes
Mayor Gibson: Yes
(J) CONSENT AGENDA
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-154-1336
J-1) 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 CHILDREN'S TRUST FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF A
GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVENTY-FIVE
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THOUSAND DOLLARS ($75,000.00) FOR THE EXPANDING
HORIZONS PROGRAM, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED
HERETO AS EXHIBIT A; AUTHORIZING A MATCH OF FUNDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
($75,000.00); PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY
CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-155-1337
J-2) 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 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED
HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A", FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE
BRIDGE LOCATED AT N.W. 42ND AVENUE IN THE AMOUNT
OF NINE HUNDRED, THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
($930,000.00); PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY
CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-156-1338
J-3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO WAIVE THE REVIEW OF THE ART IN PUBLIC
PLACES ADVISORY COMMITTEE (APPAL) FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES (AIPP)
PROGRAM FOR THE BETTY T. FERGUSON RECREATION
COMPLEX AMPHITHEATRE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE
CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-157-1339
J-4) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO WAIVE THE REVIEW OF THE ART IN PUBLIC
PLACES ADVISORY COMMITTEE (APPAC) FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES (AIPP)
PROGRAM FOR THE MIAMI CAROL CITY PARK
RECREATION CONSTRUCTION PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2010-158-1340
J-5) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THAT CERTAIN
AGREEMENT WITH CDW GOVERNMENT, LLC FOR THE
PURCHASE OF COMPUTER SERVERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED TWENTY SIX THOUSAND, SEVEN
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($126,700.00) FOR PHASE ONE, ONE
HUNDRED TWENTY SIX THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($126,700.00) FOR PHASE TWO AND ONE HUNDRED
FORTY THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE AND
20/100 ($140,489.20) FOR PHASE THREE, RESPECTIVELY;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE
CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-159-1341
J-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 MEMORANDUM
OF AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIRAMAR IN THE
AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT THOUSAND,
FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($388,450.00), A COPY OF
WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING
FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-160-1342
J-7) 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 TO
TERMINATE THE CONTRACTUAL SERVICES WITH CEMUSA
MIAMI, LTD. FOR THE PROVISION OF BUS SHELTERS, A
COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A",;
PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE
CITY MANAGER)
Motion offered by Councilman Gilbert, seconded by Vice Mayor Campbell to adopt the
Consent Agenda. This motion passed and carried by a 6-1 voice vote. Councilwoman Pritchett
cast the dissenting vote.
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(I) RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-161-1343
K-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, SUPPORTING THE CHILDREN'S
MOVEMENT OF FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS
TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHARON PRITCHETT)
Councilwoman Pritchett said this is a support resolution stating that there needs to be a
priority to put children first at the State Legislature level.
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Gilbert to adopt this
resolution.
There being no discussion,the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 7-0 voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-162-1344
K-2) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING OF CERTAIN OF ITS
CAPITAL NEEDS THROUGH A MASTER LEASE PROGRAM
AND IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A MASTER LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
AND APPROVING THE FORM OF A MASTER TRUST
AGREEMENT AND APPOINTING A TRUSTEE THEREUNDER;
AUTHORIZING the NEGOTIATED SALE OF CERTIFICATES OF
PARTICIPATION, SERIES 2010A IN AN AGGREGATE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $55,000,000, to BE
ISSUED AS BUILD AMERICA BONDS or CONVENTIONAL TAX-
EXEMPT CERTIFICATES OR A COMBINATION OF BUILD
AMERICA BONDS AND CONVENTIONAL TAX-EXEMPT
CERTIFICATES, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF A CERTIFICATE PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR
the SERIES 2010A CERTIFICATES; AND IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SCHEDULE
2010A TO THE MASTER LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT, a
SERIES 2010A GROUND LEASE, AND A CONTINUING
DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE; APPROVING the FORM OF A
SERIES 2010A SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST AGREEMENT AND A
SERIES 2010A ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT; APPROVING THE
FORM OF A PRELIMINARY OFFERING STATEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING ITS DISTRIBUTION AND USE IN CONNECTION
WITH THE OFFERING FOR SALE OF THE SERIES 2010A
CERTIFICATES; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY
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OF A FINAL OFFERING STATEMENT FOR THE SERIES 2010A
CERTIFICATES; PROVIDING CERTAIN COVENANTS AND
OTHER REQUIREMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF A COMMITMENT FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A MUNICIPAL
BOND INSURANCE POLICY SECURING THE SERIES 2010A
CERTIFICATES; AUTHORIZING INCIDENTAL ACTIONS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
CITY MANAGER)
Manager Crew this is the other side of the action that the Leasing Corporation approved.
This is the City's side. It establishes the Lease Purchase Contract for the building.
Motion offered by Councilman Gilbert, seconded by Vice Mayor Campbell to adopt this
item.
There being no discussion,the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 6-1 vote.
Councilwoman Davis: Yes
Councilman Gilbert: Yes
Councilwoman Pritchett: No
Councilwoman Robinson: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Vice Mayor Campbell: Yes
Mayor Gibson: Yes
(L) RESOLUTION(S)MUBLIC HEARING(S)
RESOLUTION NO.2010-163-1345
L-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A SUBSTANTIAL
AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT THIRD YEAR ACTION PLAN, ATTACHED HERETO AS
EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Mayor Gibson opened the floor for this public hearing. After there were no interested
parties to speak on this item,the public hearing closed.
Daniel Rosemond, Assistant City Manager appeared before the City Council to expound
on this item. This is a simple amendment to the Action Plan for Program Year 3.
Motion offered by Councilman Gilbert, seconded by Councilwoman Davis to adopt this
item.
There being no further discussion,the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 7-0 voice
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vote.
(M) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
M-1) City Manager's Monthly Report
Mayor Gibson asked Manager Crew where the funds to repair the bridge came from.
Manager Crew in response to Mayor Gibson's inquiry said the funds came from FDOT.
Attorney Dickens announced that she would like to call an Executive Session (Shade
Meeting)with the City Council for 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 6, 2010.
Manager Crew reported on the status of the CITT Funds. Miami-Dade County has put
off the second reading of the ordinance until the first of next year. He recommended allowing
the City's Counsel that has been retained for this purpose to initiate litigation.
City Clerk Taylor announced that the Officer of the City Clerk has partnered with
Immigration and Naturalization as it relates to processing passport applications. She said in the
near future a workshop will be scheduled in the City of Miami Gardens for those residents
interested in becoming citizens of the United States.
Councilwoman Pritchett asked that the City Clerk keep her abreast of the scheduling of
this workshop.
(N) REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilwoman Robinson announced, Monday, September 27th is National Family Day
she encouraged everyone to get their family to do something that family oriented.
Councilman Williams announced that he will be hosting a Foreclosure Clinic on
Thursday, November 11th at the North Dade Regional Library. He further announced that he
would be sponsoring legislation directing the City Manager to negotiate with AvMed Health to
designate the Betty T. Ferguson Community Center Complex as for the SilverSneeker Program.
This is a program design for seniors with certain health insurances that have a fitness program.
Councilman Gilbert shared that he has been working with the City Manager and his staff
to try to bring this program. The problem is that they are not adding facilities right now. He
said Councilman Williams' resolution would be helpful in this endeavor.
Councilman Williams said the resolution mentions AvMed as well as the other insurance
providers.
Councilwoman Pritchett asked whether she could co-sponsor the Foreclosure Workshop
with Councilman Williams. She shared that she has received a lot of telephone calls about that.
Councilwoman Davis shared that she had the pleasure of attending the Congressional
Black Caucus Conference in Washington D.C., along with Mayor Gibson. While she was there
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she was approached by former Congresswoman Carrie Meek who asked about the Junior
41 Council members. She said hopefully next year the Junior Council members will be able to
attend this event.
(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 by Councilman Gilbert, the meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m.
Attest: ASh:���li gon, Mayor
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onetta Taylor, C, City Clerk
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