HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.13.2019 CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council Members for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met, Wednesday, November
13, 2019, beginning at 7:01 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 18605 NW 27th Avenue, Miami
Gardens, Florida.
The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Oliver Gilbert, Vice Mayor
Rodney Harris, and Council Members: Lillie Q. Odom, Erhabor Ighodaro and David Williams
Jr.
Also in attendance were: City Manager Cameron Benson, City Attorney Sonja K. Dickens and
City Clerk Mario Bataille.
Councilwoman Katrina Wilson was absent.
A motion made by Mayor Gilbert., seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, to excuse the absence of
Councilwoman Wilson passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
2. INVOCATION
Invocation was delivered by Mayor Gilbert.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recited in unison
4. MINUTES
D-1) Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes—October 9,2019
D-2) Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes—October 23,2019
A motion offered by Councilman Williams,Jr,seconded by Vice Mayor Harris., to approve the
minutes passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote of all members present.
5. ORDER OF BUSINESS
ADD-ON ITEM#1: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILMAN IGHODARO'S
PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
($500.00), FOR THE MT. ZION AARP THANKSGIVING LUNCH ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 19, 2019; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN ERHABOR
IGHODARO)
ADD-ON ITEM#2: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND ACCEPTING RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL FROM MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY TO THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS OF THE AIR PARK INDUSTRIAL
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT
LOCATED ENTIRELY WITHIN THE CITY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE INTENT OF THIS
RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
ADD-ON ITEM#3: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND ACCEPTING RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL FROM MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY TO THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS OF THE AIR PARK INDUSTRIAL
STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT LOCATED ENTIRELY WITHIN
THE CITY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION;
PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPOSNORED BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
ADD-ON ITEM#4: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND ACCEPTING RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL FROM MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY TO THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS OF THE DOLPHIN CENTER
MULTIPURPOSE SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT LOCATED ENTIRELY WITHIN
THE CITY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION;
PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
ADD-ON ITEM#5: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND ACCEPTING RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL FROM MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY TO THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS OF THE M.D.P.D. NORTH
DISTRICT STATION STREET LIGHTING SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT
LOCATED ENTIRELY WITHIN THE CITY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE INTENT OF THIS
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RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
ADD-ON ITEM#6: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND ACCEPTING RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL FROM MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY TO THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS OF THE PARK CENTRE
BUSINESS PARK STREET LIGHTING SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT LOCATED
ENTIRELY WITHIN THE CITY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO
ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE INTENT OF THIS
RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
ADD-ON ITEM#7: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND ACCEPTING RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL FROM MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY TO THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS OF THE SUNSHINE STATE
INDUSTRIAL PARK STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT LOCATED
ENTIRELY WITHIN THE CITY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO
ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE INTENT OF THIS
RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT)
A motion offered by Councilman Williams, Jr, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, to approve the
amended Agenda passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
6.1 Miami-Dade County 2020 Census Task Force Presentation by Alena Garcia of
Miami Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr's ice.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Gilbert opened public comments.
Michael Robinson, 2420 NW 181st Terrace, appeared before City Council to ask about the
acceptable standard for maintaining the swale in front of your house.
LaShaune Drake, 19157 NW 33rd Place, appeared before City Council to address the issue of
having to call the police three times before being able to get a dispatcher on the line. She also
commended the officers who did respond and were able to capture the perpetrator who the phone
call was made about.
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Mary Reeves, 1521 NW 168th Terrace, appeared before City Council to express her opposition
of the naming of any public building, etc. after a living person. She would like to see more
participation from the other local schools in regards to Formula 1 and an update on the education
compact.
Mary Nelson-Hayden, 631 NW 189th Terrace, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before City
Council to express the need for more police presence in the community. She also asked why are
the residents responsible for maintaining the walkway and cleaning the sidewalk.
Flora Johnson, 1910 NW 163rd Street Rd., Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before City Council to
present an award from Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Association. She also thanked the
City for the Veterans Luncheon.
Pastor Fred Crumity, 4179 NW 167th Street, appeared before City Council as the Pastor of True
Love Praise and Worship Church, to thank the City for doing an awesome job in the community.
He addressed the issue of two homeless men around the area of his church that have become a
nuisance and would like to follow proper protocol on how to move forward legally.
Mayor Gilbert closed public comments.
8. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
8.1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE V, SECTION 6-
195 OF THE CODE REGULATING EVENTS DURING THE 2020 NATIONAL
FOOTBALL LEAGUE SUPER BOWL; 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)
Assistant City Manager Vernita Nelson appeared before City Council to explain
to Council why this Item was before them, which would allow the City to host
events on City property during the 2020 National Football League Super bowl.
The Item was properly moved and seconded.
There being no further discussion the motion to approve on first reading passed and carried
by a 6-0 Roll Call Vote:
Councilwoman Odom: Yes
Councilwoman Wilson: Absent
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilman Leon: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
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Vice Mayor Harris: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
8.2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 18-PARKS AND
RECREATION, DIVISION 8. - UNDESIRABLE ACTS AND BEHAVIOR OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
ESTABLISHING A PROHIBITION OF NICOTINE VAPORIZERS
(ECIGARETTES) THROUGHOUT THE CITY'S PARKS. PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Williams expressed his desire to amend the Item.
A motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilman Williams, Jr, to approve the Item
passed and carried
Councilman Williams expressed his desire to amend the Item to include all City
properties.
City Attorney Dickens advised that and amendment to the Item would have to come back
before City Council.
Councilwoman Odom inquired about how the ordinance would be policed and how the
general public will be notified.
City Manager Benson advised that an outreach program will be developed that will
address the concerns expressed by Councilwoman Odom.
Councilman Ighodaro expressed his concerns about unintended consequences as a result
of enforcement.
Councilman Williams,Jr. expressed that this will be enforced like all the other City
ordinances.
Mayor Gilbert advised that penalties can be determined by City Council.
There being no further discussion the motion to approve on first reading passed and
carried by a 6-0 Roll Call Vote:
Councilwoman Wilson: Absent
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilman Leon: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
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Councilwoman Odom: Yes
Vice Mayor Harris: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
8.3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, ENTITLED
ADMINISTRATION, "ARTICLE IX, "PURCHASING," BY CREATING
SECTION 2-766, ENTITLED "FAIR CHANCE REQUIREMENT FOR CITY
CONTRACTORS," AND AMENDING ARTICLE IV. - OFFICIALS,
OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND DEPARTMENTS BY CREATING DIVISION
III, TO BE ENTITLED THE "FAIR CHANCE ORDINANCE," TO PROVIDE
REGULATIONS REGARDING THE CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY AND
BY CITY CONTRACTORS OF THE CRIMINAL HISTORY OF APPLICANTS
FOR EMPLOYMENT, AND TO PROVIDE LIMITING PROVISIONS; AND
PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
There being no further discussion the motion to approve on first reading passed and
carried by a 6-0 Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Leon: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Councilwoman Odom: Yes
Councilwoman Wilson: Absent
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Vice Mayor Harris: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
8.4 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ELECTIONS, CALLING THE 2020
GENERAL ELECTION AND SPECIAL ELECTION FOR MAYOR AND FOR
COUNCIL SEATS 1, 3, 5, AND PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS ;
PROVIDING FOR RUNOFF ELECTION, IF NECESSARY; PROVIDING FOR
QUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATES; PROVIDING FOR CLOSE OF ELECTION
BOOKS; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL BALLOT FORM; PROVIDING FOR
NOTIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
8.5 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING DIVISION 3 OF CHAPTER 28 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED "UNSAFE STRUCTURES"; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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City Attorney Dickens advised this Item outlines the City's process which stream lines the
entire unsafe structure process.
Councilwoman Odom inquired the time frame to determine is a property unsafe.
City Attorney advised that the Building Official would determine the standards and
timeframe based on the law.
A motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilman Williams, Jr, to approve the Item
passed and carried by a 6-0 Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Williams: Yes
Councilwoman Wilson: Absent
Councilwoman Odom: Yes
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilman Leon: Yes
Vice Mayor Harris: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
9. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
9.1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 34 - ZONING AND LAND
DEVELOPMENT, SECTION 34-45.2. - SITE PLAN APPROVAL, OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES BY ESTABLISHING A REQUIREMENT FOR NEW
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS OR REDEVELOPMENTS AND NEW
MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENTS OR REDEVELOPMENTS TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS SAFECAM PROGRAM;
GRANTING PARTICIPANTS A TEN PERCENT (10%) REDUCTION IN
IMPACT FEES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Gilbert explained this Item was passed on first reading back in May and subsequently
left off the agenda for the following meeting. This Item gives resident the opportunity to
participate in the Safecam program.
Mayor Gilbert opened public hearing on this Item.
Mayor Gilbert closed public hearing on this Item.
A motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilman Williams, Jr, to approve the Item
passed and carried by a 6-0 Roll Call Vote:
Councilwoman Wilson: Absent
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilwoman Odom: Yes
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Councilman Leon: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Vice Mayor Harris: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
10. RESOLUTION(S)MUBLIC HEARING(S)
10.1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURSUE
ANNEXATION OF THE UNINCORPORATED PORTION OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY LOCATED EAST OF THE CITY LIMITS ALONG NW 1 ST AVENUE,
NW 176 STREET, NW MIAMI COURT, NE 181ST STREET AND NE 5TH
AVENUE, TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 134.41 ACRES, PROVIDING FOR
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH
ANNEXATION; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Gilbert opened public hearing on this Item.
Mayor Gilbert closed public hearing on this Item.
Councilman Leon thanked the City Manager's Officefor sitting down with him and
explaining this Item in detail.
A motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Councilman Williams, Jr, to approve the Item
passed and carried by a 6-0 Roll Call Vote:
Councilwoman Odom: Yes
Councilman Ighodaro: Yes
Councilman Leon: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Councilwoman Wilson: Absent
Vice Mayor Harris: Yes
Mayor Gilbert: Yes
11. CONSENT AGENDA:
11.1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE PRESSURE CLEANING
SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OVER THE AGE OF FIFTY-FIVE (55)
WHO HAVE RECEIVED WARNINGS FROM CITY OF MIAMI
GARDEN CODE ENFORCEMENT AND A PRESSURE CLEANER
LOAN PROGRAM FOR ALL OTHER RESIDENTS WHO HAVE
RECEIVED WARNINGS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
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GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILMAN IGHODARO'S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN
THE AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS
($350.00), FOR THE NOBLE SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER BLACK
TIES AND BADGES GALA EVENT ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7,
2019; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A ONE (1) YEAR RENEWAL
OF THE PARKS LIGHTING ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT WITH PRIMARY VENDOR, IMPERIAL ELECTRICAL
AND SECONDARY VENDOR, ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING
SERVICE, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE
PURCHASE ORDERS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS NOT TO EXCEED
THE ALLOCATED BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.4 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 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, ATTACHED
HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A", FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE
GRANT AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO LPA 0025 OF THE GENERAL
APPROPRIATIONS ACT IN THE AMOUNT OF THIRTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($30,000.00) FOR THE MIAMI GARDENS
CANAL EROSION PROTECTION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS
REQUIRED BY THIS GRANT PROCESS; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.5 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
FY2019 EDWARD BYRNE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY-SIX
THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED AND ONE DOLLARS ($56,401.00)
TO FUND THE MIAMI GARDENS POLICE DEPARTMENT FOCUS
ON PUBLIC SAFETY FY 2019/2020 PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS
REQUIRED BY THIS GRANT PROCESS; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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11.6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY-SEVEN
THOUSAND SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND TWENTY CENTS
($57,075.20) TO AIP US, LLC FOR NETWORK SECURITY
SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF
FORMAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A ONE YEAR RENEWAL OF
THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT FOR VENDING SERVICES WITH
MH MANAGEMENT, INC.; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.8 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS TO LTG SPORTS TURF ONE, LLC,
FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF AN ARTIFICIAL
TURF FOOTBALL FIELD AND SHADED BLEACHERS AT LESTER
BROWN PARK, BY RELYING UPON UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL
FLORIDA'S SOLICITATION FOR TURF FIELDS 4-27, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION SIX HUNDRED
TWENTY-NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETY-ONE
DOLLARS ($1,629,391.00); PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING A SCOPE OF SERVICES AND
FEES TO CSA CENTRAL, INC. FOR DESIGN AND BID PHASE
SERVICES FOR ANDOVER PARK IMPROVEMENTS AS A
PREQUALIFIED FIRM RFQ NUMBER 18-19-008 CONTINUING
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT, A
COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO TO AS EXHIBIT "A";
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE
ORDERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED EIGHTY-THREE
THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SIX DOLLARS
($83,726.00) FOR THE DESIGN OF IMPROVEMENTS TO ANDOVER
PARK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE SUPER FEST MIAMI
LIVE TO BE HELD ON THE CITY'S 35-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED
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ON 27TH AVENUE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE TERMS AND EXECUTE A SPONSORSHIP/USE
AGREEMENT FOR SUPER FEST MIAMI LIVE; AUTHORIZING A
SPONSORSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($100,000.00) AND IN-KIND SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF
SUPER FEST MIAMI LIVE NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED
FORTY-TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($142,000.00); PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID TO R2R DEMOLITION
INC., FOR PROVIDING TURN-KEY COMMERCIAL DEMOLITION
SERVICES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ALL LABOR,
MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, PERMITTING, SITE SAFETY,
ASBESTOS/MOLD/LEAD TESTING AND ABATEMENT, FPL
POWER, SEWER CAPPING, HVAC REMOVAL AND
REMEDIATION, ANY AND ALL HAZARDOUS WASTE
REMOVALS, DEMOLITION, RE-GRADING OF SITE AND PROPER
DISPOSAL OF ALL MATERIAL TO A CERTIFIED WASTE
DISPOSAL FACILITY IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL REGULATORY
REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE DEMOLITION SERVICES FOR THE
SENIOR FAMILY CENTER SITE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS ON AN AS NEEDED
BASIS, IN AN AMOUNT, NOT TO EXCEED THE ALLOCATED
BUDGETED AMOUNT, FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING INVITATION TO BID (ITB) #18-
19- 002 TO CONTINENTAL CONSTRUCTION USA, LLC, FOR
CITYWIDE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THIS PURPOSE IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED THE BUDGETED AMOUNT; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING REQUEST FOR
QUALIFICATION (RFQ) NUMBER 18-19-005 TO: DADE MEDIA,
INC., AND OUTFRONT MEDIA, LLC, FOR CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS DIGITAL/STATIC BILLBOARDS; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE
AND EXECUTE AGREEMENTS FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING
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FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Manager Benson offered a correction on Item 11.10 the amount of the in-kind contribution
should be 150,000.00.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Williams Jr., seconded by Councilwoman Odom, to
approve the consent agenda passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
12. RESOLUTION(S):
12.1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE NAMING OR
RENAMING OF SIGNIFICANT CITY STRUCTURES; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Leon explained that this Item was draft to address concerns raised relating to
an official policy for the naming/renaming of City structures.
A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Mayor Gilbert, to approve the Item
for discussion passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Councilwoman Odom inquired what was changed from the previous policy.
Mayor Gilbert explained that the City did not have a policy for the naming of structures;
only for the naming of streets and spoke of Parks with the City that were named after
individuals.
Councilman Leon explained that City has had Councilmembers that have done
extraordinary things for the City and expressed a desire to recognize them as a part of City
history.
Councilman Ighodaro explained his reservations about the Item, highlighting an example of the
Emoluments Clause being exploited by President Trump.
Mayor Gilbert defined the emoluments clause and expressed his displeasure with an accusation
of such being referenced as it relates to the Item. Additionally, Mayor Gilbert explained that he
and Senator Oscar Braynon went to State and fought to get pedestrians out the street as a safety
concern during sporting events.
The Item passed and carried by a 4-2 voice vote. Councilwoman Odom and Councilman
Ighodaro cast the dissenting votes.
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12.2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF THE
REQUEST TO NAME THE NEW PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE ON NW 199TH
STREET AS "THE MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT, III BRIDGE" AND THE
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE LOCATED EAST OF THE STADIUM AT THE
199TH STREET FLORIDA TURNPIKE ACCESSWAY AS "SENATOR
OSCAR BRAYNON BRIDGE"; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Leon explained his initial attempt to name the bridge in Mayor Gilbert's honor
during his absence. Additional comments were made that expressed the impact the
pedestrians' bridges will have on traffic and the community.
Councilman Ighodaro explain that his previous comments were speaking to perception
and his concerns still stand. Additional comments were offered relating to the reason a
person should embark on a career in public service,reference to the bridge builder poem
was made.
Mayor Gilbert recited "The Bridge Builder"and added additional comments that the
poem does not speak to credits, it speaks to a path forward for kids. Mayor Gilbert went
on to thank Councilman Ighodaro for his comments and explained that comments of such
cast a shadow of doubt on this Council.
Additional comments offered by Councilman Ighodaro explained that he received push
back from the residents after the last City Council meeting in reference to the perception
the resolution caused.
There being no further discussion, a motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Vice
Mayor Harris, to approve the Item passed and carried by a 4-2 voice vote. Councilwoman
Odom and Councilman Ighodaro cast the dissenting votes.
12.3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD 393
-400 OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION RENAMING THE
MIAMI GARDENS NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES CENTER TO THE
REVEREND DR. EDWARD T. GRAHAM NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER;
PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTION TO THE CITY CLERK;PROVIDING FOR
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Councilman Williams,Jr explain this Item was in support of an Item being brought before the
County Commission by Commissioner Barbara Jordan to rename the neighborhood service
center in honor of Rev. Dr. Edward T. Graham.
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Councilwoman Odom inquired about the address of the building. Discussion was had that
identified the physical location.
Mayor Gilbert acknowledged that he was previously unaware of all the good that Rev. Graham
did, but he is aware of Commissioner Jordan and knows that she wouldn't bring an Item to name
a building after someone who wasn't deserving.
There being no further discussion, a motion offered by Councilman Williams, Jr, seconded by
Vice Mayor Harris, to approve the Item passed and carried by a voice vote of all members
present.
QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS/JENNINGS
DISCLOSURE:
13.1 ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING (S):
13.1.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AS
OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO; AMENDING ARTICLE
I—"GENERAL PROVISIONS,"ARTICLE IX—"GENERALIZED SCHEDULE
OF PERMITTED USES, USES PERMITTED WITH EXTRA
REQUIREMENTS, SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES AND PROHIBITED USES,"
ARTICLE X — "ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES," ARTICLE XI —
"DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS GENERALIZED TABLE OF
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS," ARTICLE XII — "OFF-STREET PARKING,
LOADING AND VEHICULAR CIRCULATION REQUIREMENTS,"
ARTICLE XV "PLANNED CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PCD)
AND ENTERTAINMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT (EO)," REPEALING AND
REPLACING ARTICLE XIV— "MINIMUM LANDSCAPE AND BUFFERING
REQUIREMENTS; FENCES; WALLS; HEDGES," CREATING DIVISION 8
OF ARTICLE XV — BUSINESS TRANSITIONAL OVERLAY DISTRICT OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS;
CREATING A LOCATION FOR THE BUSINESS TRANSITIONAL
OVERLAY DISTRICT AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT "B" ATTACHED
HERETO; 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 City Manager
Nakeischea Smith, Director of Planning and Zoning explained the Quasi-Judicial process of this
meeting.
The oath of truthfulness was delivered by Deputy City Clerk LaShara Bostic.
City Manager Benson expressed that these were the proposed changes and would like to listen to
the public comments then move forward.
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Mayor Gilbert opened the floor for public comments.
Harold G. Green, 17710 NW 18th Avenue, appeared before City Council to address the
possibility of rezoning Grace United Community Church from residential to a commercial
business so the banquet hall is able to function properly.
Cynthia Archibald, 20310 NE 10th Place, appeared before City Council to ask for clarity on why
the Grace United Church Banquet Hall cannot be used to the full extent of its intended use, after
previously been given permission.
Milisa Kitson, 7530 Kismet Street, appeared before City Council as a worshipper of Grace
United Church to ask why has the corridor become residential, when it was previously
commercial.
Bishop Dennis Archibald, 20310 NE 10th Place, appeared before City Council on behalf of Grace
United Church to thank the City for understanding that they have built a multipurpose hall and
wants an understanding on why between 8th place and 12th avenue,the corridor is residential. He
invited everyone to a luncheon at the hall to see the place for themselves. He then thanked the
City for their great work.
Zetilda Gibson, 19241 NW 390' Court, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before City Council to
agree with the previous comments about the Grace United Church.
Mayor Gilbert closed the floor for public comments.
Mayor Gilbert asked Development Services if the zoning used to be commercial. He expressed
changing a LDR to accommodate a specific use is something the City does not do, that the
changes would be done for the land and its uses. He explained that most major commercial
corridors were residential, that if you do not have businesses along commercial corridors then
you will not have a sustainable tax base. Mayor Gilbert explained when building the hall, if the
City gave permission for the use of a banquet hall then he would need to have that confirmed. He
also questioned if they were provided a certificate of occupancy or certificate of use.
Councilman Leon addressed the problem of the residents who live on 184th street, right behind
the hall having cars parked in their yard whenever there is an event at the hall. He asked if the
City could make sure there is a solid parking plan so the residents don't complain or have
vehicles in their yard.
Councilwoman Odom voiced concern on whether the City provided an occupancy under the new
building conditions.
Director of Planning and Zoning, Nakeischea Smith responded stating she believed permission
was given for a fellowship hall not banquet facility, for it to be used as an accessory to the
church, not for outside events. She advised that all special exceptions would have to go before
council.
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City Attorney Dickens made it clear that this is not a special exception use for banquet hall usage
that it would still have to come back for a special exception. She suggested the City add as an
approved use with criteria that way we limit how many are allowed.
Mayor Gilbert asked if some special exceptions could be done administratively. He explained he
does not want them to have to pay for the re-advertisement and wants them to be able to use the
facility for its intended use. Mayor Gilbert stated the City would figure out how to accommodate
what Grace United is doing without actually changing/adding an entire use to the corridor.
Councilman Williams was curious to know how this could be done without opening it up to all
of the churches in the city.
Mayor Gilbert responded with referring to churches as assemblies and assured Councilman
Williams the City Attorney, Development Service and himself would figure it out.
Councilman Ighodaro expressed that the real hook is that it is on 183`d street,the corridor.
13.2 ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING (S):
13.3 RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING (S):
13. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
(3 MINUTES EACH)
Deputy City Clerk Bostic asked if the City Clerk could be excused, as he had a family
emergency.
14. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES EACH)
Councilman Ighodaro welcomed the new Assistant Public Works Director. He expressed
his looking into a way to protect us as a city in terms of noise and environmental
pollution and codes that would in a way prohibit Formula 1 from happening.
Councilman Leon thanked the community, on behalf of himself and his family, for their
outpour of love and support.
Councilman Williams, Jr invited all City Councilmembers and the community to the
Science Fair on December 9th and 10th. He also inquired about the total number of
Police Officers currently employed by the City.
Vice Mayor Harris commended Parks and the Police Department for a wonderful
Halloween event. He stated there was over 12,500 residents that showed up and the event
went on without any incidents.
Councilwoman Odom invited everyone to the Annual World Aids Day event on
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Thursday December 5th, from I0am—2pm, at the Betty T Ferguson Recreational Center.
She also wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Mayor Gilbert thanked Melvin Pratt and Ms. Johnson for the Veterans Day Luncheon and
expressed that it was very nice. He stated the Food and Wine Festival was very well
received and thanked everyone who helped put it together. He announced the passing of a
resolution that would create a program that will pressure clean sidewalks of seniors who
have been issued warnings, free of charge. He stated the pressure cleaners would then be
available for check out for residents age 55 and older. He expressed that he is not against
activities of the stadium but the focus has to be on economic development that benefits
this community.
15. WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss before this body, the meeting adjourned without
objection at 9:02 p.m.
Attest:
Oliver Gilbert III, Mayor
Mario ataille, CMC, City Clerk
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