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Home My WebLink About06.26.2019 CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES June 26, 2019 (A) CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The City Council Members for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 18605 NW 27`h Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida. The following members of the City Council were present: Vice Mayor Rodney Harris Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom, Councilwoman Katrina Wilson, Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro, Councilman Reggie Leon and Councilman David Williams,Jr. Also in attendance were: City Manager Cameron Benson, City Attorney Sonja K. Dickens and City Clerk Mario Bataille. A motion offered by Councilman Williams, Jr, seconded by Councilwoman Odom, to excuse the absence of Mayor Oliver Gilbert passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote of all members present. (B) INVOCATION Invocation was delivered by Pastor Adams of Mount Zion AME Church. (C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Recited in unison (D) MINUTES City Clerk Bataille withdrew the minutes until the July 10, 2019 meeting. (E) ORDER OF BUSINESS City Clerk Bataille added Item K4 to the agenda: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE MIRACLE IN THE GARDEN; WAIVING THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THE SHOWMOBILE AND WAIVING STAFF COST FOR SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2019; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN DAVID WILLIAMS JR.) (F) SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S): (G) PUBLIC COMMENTS: Shannon Campbell, 3974 NW 166U' Street, Miami Gardens, FL spoke on behalf of Melvin Bratton. Mr. Bratton wanted to commend Miami Gardens Police Officers and staff at the Betty T. Ferguson Center for a job well done in keeping teenagers safe during a recent shooting at Betty T. Ferguson Center. In his statement Mr. Bratton thanked the employees that were working that night, for a job well done. Pastor R. Adams: Mount Zion AME Church 15250 NW 22nd Avenue, expressed his concern about the gun violence that is plaguing our community. He stated that they will be praying for the city every Thursday evening at 7pm for God's intervention with the gun violence that is going on. He quoted the scripture from 2 Chronicles 7:14. He stated that they plan to go to every church in Miami Gardens to ask them to partner with them to fight this issue. Invitations were extended to Council Members to join them in prayer. Councilman Ighodaro stated that Pastor Adams is his pastor; he also commend the Police Department on the last two arrests that were made in the Russell case and the Willis case. Vice Mayor Harris echoed the sentiments of Councilman Ighodaro and extended hands claps to the Police Department for the fine job that they are doing. w Brandy Wells: 18720 NW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL stated that she has a nonprofit serving Miami Gardens serving at risk children between the ages of 12 — 18 free of charge Monday through Friday for the past three years. She stated that they have served over 50 children however due to the incident last week, they are now displaced. She is asking for a safe zone for the kids. Jermaine Wells: 18720 NW 27th Avenue, stated that he was targeted, displaced, humiliated and hit with trespassing by the City of Miami Gardens Police Department, the same park he had been at for the past three years with 50 kids waiting. He stated that there was not reason, no warning, and no incident. Public Comment is closed. (I) ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING: H-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 -ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE III. - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY CREATING A HISTORIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE (HAC); PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN LILLIE Q. ODOM) Councilwoman Lillie Odom offered comments in support of the Item. Explaining the importance of history preservation. Councilwoman Odom asked Councilmembers for their support by approval of this Item for the creation of an advisory board to preserve the history of Miami Gardens. Page 2 of 6 June 26, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes A motion offered by Councilman Leon, seconded by Councilman Williams, Jr, to approve the Item on first reading passed and carried by a 6-0 vote. There being no further discussion the motion to approve on first reading passed and carried ky a 6-0 Vote: Councilwoman Odom: Yes Councilwoman Wilson: Yes Councilman Ighodaro: Yes Councilman Leon: Yes Councilman Williams: Yes Vice Mayor Harris: Yes Mayor Gilbert: Absent (1) ORDINACE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S) None (T) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S) None (K) CONSENT AGENDA: K-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), TO SUPPORT THE EDO ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA'S 24TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY PICNIC AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN ERHABOR IGHODARO) K-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN UNDERGROUND EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY IN SUBSTANTIAL FORM AS THAT EASEMENT ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER) K-3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RENEW THE AGREEMENT WITH SOFTWARE HOUSE INTERNATIONAL INC FOR LICENSING SOLUTIONS PROVIDERS OF MICROSOFT SOFTWARE AND SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019- Page 3 of 6 June 26, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes 2020; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED SIXTY- ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-EIGHT DOLLARS AND SEVEN CENTS ($161,688.07); PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER) K-4) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE MIRACLE IN THE GARDEN; WAIVING THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THE SHOWMOBILE AND WAIVING STAFF COST FOR SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2019; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN DAVID WILLIAMS JR.) A motion offered by Councilman Williams Jr, seconded by Councilwoman Odom, to approve the consent agenda passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote of all members present. (J) RESOLUTIONS) QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARI N G SM E N N I N G S DISCLOSURE: (M) ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S): None (N) ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S) None (0) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S) (P) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK (3 MINUTES EACH) P-1) CITY MANAGER'S QUARTERLY REPORT P-2) GOB QUARTERLY REPORT City Attorney Sonja Dickens briefed the City Council on the mediation with the City of Page 4 of 6 June 26, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes North Miami Beach, indicating nothing was resolved and the City is moving forward with the litigation (Q) REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES EACH) Councilman Williams thanked Tom Ruiz and the Public Works Department for their work with the Keeping Miami Gardens Beautiful project and for cleaning up the science field at the last minute. Additional thanks to Tom Ruiz for participating in the bird release at the Botanical Garden. Additional comments offered by Councilman Williams Jr, in reference to the concerns expressed during Public Comments. Councilman Williams also inquired as to where we are regarding the law suit against the City of North Miami Beach regarding the water issues. In response, City Attorney Dickens stated that City was in litigation with the City of North Miami for the twenty-five percent (25%) surcharge, additional comments were offer explaining what was required of the City by statute. Councilwoman Wilson offered comments directly relating to the parks/bond projects in the Seat 4 area. Councilman Leon announced the Senior's Appreciation Day event to take place on this upcoming Friday at Walden Pond from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Vice Mayor Harris expresses his gratitude to the council, staff as well as to the community for the cards, phone calls, letters and prayers during his family's time of bereavement. He also stated that there will be a job fair at Betty T. Ferguson on June 29d' from loam—3pm. Additional comments were offer announcing the Dream Summit with Eckart Connects on June 28th from 10:30 to 2pm at the North Dade Regional Library, the Community Yard Sale that will be held on June 29th at the Center for Children Enrichment from 8am to 12pm. Additionally, he mentioned the trolley tour conducted with Realtors highlighting the City for future homeownership. Vice Mayor Harris encouraged everyone to continue loving each other and working together toward making the City of Miami Gardens beautiful. (R) WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (S) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss before this body, the meeting adjourned without objection at 8:00 p.m. Page 5 of 6 June 26,2019 City Council Meeting Minutes Attest: Oliver Gilbert, Mayor Mano Bataille, City Clerk Page 6 of 6 June 26,2019 City Council Meeting Minutes