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Home My WebLink About01.08.2020 Regular City Council Meeting City of Miami Gardens City Council Meeting Minutes January 8, 2020 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The City Council Members for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met, Wednesday, January 22, 2020, beginning at 7:00 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/Council Member Rodney Harris, Council Member Erhabor Ighodaro, Council Member Reggie Leon, Council Member Lillie Odom, Council Member David Williams Jr., and Council Member Katrina Wilson. Also in attendance were: Deputy City Manager Craig Clay, City Attorney Sonja K. Dickens, and City Clerk Mario Bataille 2. INVOCATION Mayor Gilbert delivered the Invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Recited in unison. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1. Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes — December 11, 2019 A motion offered by Vice Mayor/Council Member Harris, seconded by Council Member Williams Jr., to approve the minutes passed and carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council. Vice Mayor/Council Member Harris Yes Council Member Williams Jr. Yes Mayor Gilbert Yes Council Member Ighodaro Yes Council Member Leon Yes Council Member Odom Yes Council Member Wilson Yes 5. ORDER OF BUSINESS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda at this time) The following items were added to the Consent Agenda.- ADD-ON genda:ADD-ON ITEM #1 :A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN Page 1 of 7 THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00), FOR THE STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2020; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT) ADD-ON ITEM #2: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PARTNER WITH THE ORANGE BLOSSOM CLASSIC TO HOST THE ORANGE BLOSSOM HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SHOWCASE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL OF THE NECESSARY STEPS TO FINALIZE THIS PARTNERSHIP; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT) A motion made by Councilman Williams Jr., seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, to approve the Consent Agenda passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote. 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH) 6.1. Meatless Monday Presentation. During Reports of the Mayor and City Council, Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom read into the record a proclamation proclaiming Monday as "Meatless Monday". 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Angelo Garcia, 16330 NW 45th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL, appeared before City Council, to express his disappointment with the City. He explained every time he comes before Council with an issue, it appears nothing is done about it. Additionally, he expressed being unhappy with the appearance of NW 47th Avenue. He asked to speak with someone to point out the number of filthy places within the City. He stated the City has a beautification program, but he is unaware of where the beautification is taking place. Mary Reeves, 1521 NW 168th Terrace, Miami Gardens, FL appeared before City Council to wish everyone a Happy New Year and to commend council on revitalizing and restarting the Education Compact Advisory Board. She inquired about transcripts from the November 13th workshop and if residents input would be considered in the plan of action. She also expressed some frustration with the construction done on NW 183rd Street, from 441 to NW 7th Avenue. In response, Mayor Gilbert stated transcripts come from the City Clerk's Office and informed Ms. Reeves of the public comment portion of the Quasi-Judicial Hearings. 8. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING: Page 2 of 7 9. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 10. RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 11. CONSENT AGENDA: 11.1. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-001-3400: 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 ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00), FOR THE 27TH ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. SCHOLARSHIP BREAKFAST, PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.2. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-002-3401: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT WITH MARK43, INC. (`MARK43'), IN SUBSTANTIAL FORM, FOR COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCHING (`CAD') AND THE RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (`RMS'), A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.3. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-003-3402: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A NINETY-NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND ELEVEN DOLLARS AND FIFTY-THREE CENTS ($99,911.53) PROJECT SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS GRANT AWARD FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWARD; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.4. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-004-3403: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE AN INITIAL SPONSORSHIP PAYMENT OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00) TO SUPER FEST MIAMI LIVE LLC IN SUPPORT OF SUPER FEST MIAMI LIVE EVENTS TO OCCUR FROM JANUARY 24, 2020 THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2020; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.5. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-005-3404: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, CANCELING AND RESCHEDULING CERTAIN CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN 2020: PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.6. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-006-3405: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Page 3 of 7 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY- FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00), FOR THE STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2020; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11.7. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-007-3406: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PARTNER WITH THE ORANGE BLOSSOM CLASSIC TO HOST THE ORANGE BLOSSOM HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SHOWCASE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL OF THE NECESSARY STEPS TO FINALIZE THIS PARTNERSHIP; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion offered by Council Member Williams Jr., seconded by Vice Mayor/Council Member Harris, to approve the consent agenda passed and carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council. Mayor Gilbert Yes Vice Mayor/Council Member Harris Yes Council Member Ighodaro Yes Council Member Leon Yes Council Member Odom Yes Council Member Williams Jr. Yes Council Member Wilson Yes 12. RESOLUTION(S) 13. QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS/JENNINGS DISCLOSURE: 13.1 ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S): 13.2 ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 13.2. 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 Page 4 of 7 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. City Clerk Bataille administered the oath of truthfulness to all parties interested in providing testimony to any quasi-judicial zoning hearings. Mayor Gilbert opened the floor for public comments. Mary Reeves, 1521 NW 168th Terrace, Miami Gardens, FL appeared before City Council to inquire about the level of community involvement the residents will be offered in regards to the entertainment district. Additionally, she inquired about the next meeting date where the Item will be on the agenda. Mayor Gilbert explained this is the third reading on this Item and there has been three public hearings thus far. Mayor Gilbert suggested the Planning and Zoning Department host a community informational session to inform the resident of the follow up steps in the development process. Additionally. Mayor Gilbert advised the next meeting date will be posted on the City's website. There being not further comments from the floor, Mayor Gilbert closed the floor. Answering a questions posed by Mayor Gilbert, Planning and Zoning Director Nakeischea Smith provided a brief overview on the amendments of the Item. Director Smith, explained there were no changes to the Item from second reading, the Item was re- advertisement as a formality. Additional comments were made reference second reading, explaining the time frame had been extended to July 1 and that the Church was permitted by right. Mayor Gilbert explained having this type of use as a matter of right on the corridor in question was a problem. Mayor Gilbert went on to explain the type of use in question, gave people the right to put gathering/entertainment facilities right next to residential homes. Additional comments were offered explaining the need for some type of protection for the residents as the corridor transitions. Page 5 of 7 Mayor Gilbert requested the Planning and Zoning Department draft a special exception that will be reviewed by the City Manager's Office to include an assessment fee. Director Smith stated a special exception will be drafted and present at the next reading. Councilman Ighodaro stated he appreciated the concessions made on the Item, but requested if a grandfathering clause be enacted. Mayor Gilbert further explained the intent of the special exception to protect the church and residents along the corridor in question. A motion offered by Mayor Gilbert, seconded by Vice Mayor/Council Member Harris, to defer this item until the January 22, 2020 City Council Meeting passed and carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council. Mayor Gilbert Yes Vice Mayor/Council Member Harris Yes Council Member Ighodaro Yes Council Member Leon Yes Council Member Odom Yes Council Member Williams Jr. Yes Council Member Wilson Yes 13.3 RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 14. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK (3 MINUTES EACH) 14. 1. Police Department Monthly Report - November 2019 15. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (3 MINUTES EACH) Councilman Ighodaro wished everyone a Happy New Year and welcomed everyone back. Councilwoman Odom announced and read a proclamation to kick-off the Meatless Monday campaign. Vice Mayor Harris wished everyone a Happy New Year and asked that everyone keep our Servicemen and Women in our prayers. Councilman Williams, Jr. wished a Happy New Year to everyone. He inquired about the locations of the red light cameras and the determining factors related to their placement. He also inquired if the data collected is ever reevaluated Page 6 of 7 and if any cameras were removed and/or moved as a result. In response, Deputy City Manager Clay explained before camera placement, a traffic study was completed and the determination was made based on high traffic areas. He also stated some cameras have moved and considerations are being made to place and relocate some additional cameras. Mayor Gilbert announced the MLK celebration taking place at the Community Center, January 20th at 12 noon. Also, the Mayor's Fitness Challenge will kick off Saturday, January 11th at 8:00 am at the Community Center. Additional announcements were made to include the City's free Spanish and Creole lessons, which will begin next week, also at the Community Center. Mayor Gilbert wished everyone a Happy MLK Day. 16. WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC 17. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to dis;liver b re this body, the meeting adjourned without objection at 7:30 p.m. J 9� Iv G� erl,LMayor /�4 (�Lkia� Mario Bata ille City Clerk Page 7 of 7