City Council - Oct 28 2026

City Council - Oct 28 2026. Location: Council Chambers. Time: 05:30 PM. Agenda: City Council - Oct 28 2026 - Agenda - Html City of Miami Gardens City Council Agenda October 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM City Council: Mayor Rodney Harris Vice Mayor Robert Stephens, III Councilwoman Katrina L. Baskin Councilman Paul V. Wilson, Jr. Councilwoman Michelle C. Powell Councilwoman LaToya D. Porter Councilwoman Linda Julien Staff: City Manager Cameron Benson City Attorney Sonja K. Dickens, Esq. City Clerk Mario Bataille, MMC Contact: Council Chambers 18605 NW 27th Avenue Miami Gardens, Florida 33056 Phone: (305) 914-9010 Fax: (305) 914-9033 Website: www.miamigardens-fl.gov Livestream: /Portal/Video.aspx Next Regular Meeting Date: December 9, 2026 **Special Notice to the Public** The City Council meeting will be livestreamed on the City's website via the Agenda Web Portal at /Portal/Video.aspx and YouTube Live . Any member of the public who wishes to submit written communication can do so by emailing the City Clerk at least one hour prior to the meeting at mbataille@miamigardens-fl.gov. All written communication will be recorded in the minutes and forwarded to the Mayor and City Council. Citizen participation is governed by Section 2-60 of the City of Miami Gardens Code. Public comments are limited to matters within the scope of jurisdiction of the City Council. Each person, other than members of the city staff, who addresses the City Council shall give their name, address and whether the person is speaking on his or her own behalf, a group of persons, or a third party. When in the determination of the presiding officer, there are many persons wishing to speak on the same proposition, the Presiding Officer may direct that these persons designate a representative(s) to address the City Council rather than all members of such groups. All speakers shall be limited to two minutes, unless further time is given by the presiding officer. No person, other than City Council members and the person having the floor, shall be permitted to enter any discussion without the permission of the presiding officer. Order shall be maintained. If any person becomes abusive, obscene, and/or disruptive or otherwise fails to comply with the orders of the Presiding Officer and is declared out of order, the individual may be subject to removal by the Sergeant-At-Arms. Article VII of the City of Miami Gardens Code entitled, "Lobbyist" requires all lobbyists before engaging in any lobbying activities to register with the City Clerk and submit an annual registration fee of $250.00. This applies to all persons, firms, entities, or corporations that are employed, designated, or retained by a principal, with or without compensation, or that contract with a third-party for economic consideration to perform lobbying activities on behalf of a principal. It includes the principal that lobbies, as well as any employee that has been designated by the principal to perform lobbying activities on behalf of the principal. All not-for-profit organizations, local chamber and merchant groups, homeowner associations, or trade associations and unions must also register. However, an annual registration fee is not required. Page 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1 Special City Council Meeting - 2nd Budget Hearing Draft Minutes – September 23, 2026 Sponsored by: City Clerk Special City Council Meeting - 2nd Budget Hearing - Sep 23 2026 - Minutes 9 - 15 5. ORDER OF BUSINESS (Any amendments to the agenda at this time) The following item(s) may be added to the Agenda: 5.1 ADD ON ITEM #1 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE MIAMI GARDENS CITY HALL ROOFTOP ON DECEMBER 2, 2026, AND THE BETTY T. FERGUSON RECREATIONAL COMPLEX FROM DECEMBER 3 THROUGH DECEMBER 4, 2026, FOR THE LOVE OF URBAN DESIGN (“LOUD”) EVENTS; AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE OFFICIAL CITY SEAL ON PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS IN SUPPORT OF THE EVENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: Councilwoman Linda Julien Agenda Cover Memo #26-195 - Pdf 17 - 21 5.2 ADD-ON ITEM #2 - LEGISLATIVE UPDATE BY STATE SENATOR SHEVRIN D. JONES Sponsored by: Mayor Rodney Harris 5.3 ADD ON ITEM #3 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($6,500.00) FROM THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT FOR SEAT 2 INITIATIVES; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: Councilman Paul V. Wilson, Jr. Agenda Cover Memo #26-203 - Pdf 23 - 27 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH) 6.1 PRESENTATION ON OPPORTUNITIES FOR MIAMI GARDENS FAMILIES AT RANSOM EVERGLADES SCHOOL Sponsored by: Councilwoman Linda Julien Agenda Cover Memo #26-176 - Pdf 29 - 30 6.2 A COMMENDATION RECOGNIZING KHALID SALAHUDDIN, CPRP, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER MORE THAN 30 YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI. Sponsored by: Councilwoman Linda Julien Agenda Cover Memo #26-200 - Pdf 31 6.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION - RECOGNIZING THE GOLDEN FOUNDATION Sponsored by: Councilwoman Katrina L. Baskin Agenda Cover Memo #26-197 - Pdf 33 - 34 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS 8. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING: 9. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 9.1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 18600 NW 25TH AVENUE, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056 (“CITY PROPERTY”), AS FURTHER ILLUSTRATED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO, TO P3 MARKETS LLC/BECKHAM HOSPITALITY LLC; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOITATE AND EXECUTE A LEASE/COMPREHENSIVE AGREEMENT WITH P3 MARKETS LLC/BECKHAM HOSPITALITY, LLC, AS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “B”, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTY PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX DIVISION 7 OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS CODE OF ORDINANCES AND FLORIDA STATUTE §255.065; 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 Agenda Cover Memo #26-150 - Pdf 35 - 151 10. RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 11. CONSENT AGENDA: 11.1 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 TO CERTAIN ADDENDUM TO THE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH YOLANDA CASH JACKSON OF BECKER & POLIAKOFF, P.A.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENGAGE ADDITIONAL LOBBYISTS AS NEEDED, WITHIN SPENDING AUTHORITY; ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: Mayor Rodney Harris Agenda Cover Memo #26-175 - Pdf 153 - 157 11.2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN’S COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY-SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($37,000) IN SUPPORT OF ONGOING COMMUNITY INITIATIVES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: Councilwoman Linda Julien Agenda Cover Memo #26-194 - Pdf 159 - 163 11.3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILWOMAN KATRINA BASKIN COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY-SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($37,000) IN SUPPORT OF ONGOING COMMUNITY INITIATIVES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: Councilwoman Katrina L. Baskin Agenda Cover Memo #26-198 - Pdf 165 - 169 11.4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) NO.25-26-022, INSURANCE BROKER DENTAL, VISION, HSA, LIFE, SUPPLEMENT LIFE & DISABILITY TO BROWN & BROWN INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: City Manager Agenda Cover Memo #26-168 - Pdf 171 - 176 11.5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND APPROVING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, A DIVISION OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EMPLOYEES (AFL-CIO) AND THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA FOR THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 2026 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2029; ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A", AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST THE SAME; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: City Manager Agenda Cover Memo #26-170 - Pdf 177 - 235 11.6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND APPROVING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DADE COUNTY POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION FOR POLICE CAPTAINS AND THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA FOR THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 2025 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2028. Sponsored by: City Manager Agenda Cover Memo #26-056 - Pdf 237 - 286 11.7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025-2028 LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN (LHAP), ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: City Manager Agenda Cover Memo #26-180 - Pdf 287 - 311 11.8 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2026-073-2530, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ENSIMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, HAVING EXTERNAL BOUNDARIES AS DEPICTED AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Sponsored by: City Manager Agenda Cover Memo #26-169 - Pdf 313 - 450 11.9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE (ITN) NO. 25-26-030, PROGRAMMING, MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS OF CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER TO FANTASY THEATRE FACTORY, INC. FOR OPTION A, PERFORMING ARTS CENTER OPERATOR: MAIN STAGE THEATER AND BLACK BOX; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH FANTASY THEATRE FACTORY, INC. FOR THAT PURPOSE; REJECTING ALL SOLICITATION RESPONSES AND AWARDS FOR OPTION B, STEAM/STEM EDUCATION, OPTION C, CULINARY AND OPTION D CONCESSIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 1.12 OF ITN NO. 25-26-030; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: City Manager Agenda Cover Memo #26-177 - Pdf 451 - 490 11.10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO CDW GOVERNMENT LLC FOR THE RENEWAL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY SERVICES AND RELATED SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTIONS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVENTY-NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY DOLLARS AND ONE CENT ($79,520.01), BY RELYING UPON QUOTE NUMBER PXZB717 AND SOURCEWELL CONTRACT NO. 121923; WAIVING THE BID AND QUOTATION PROCEDURE PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-757(B)(1) OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: City Manager Agenda Cover Memo #26-181 - Pdf 491 - 581 12. RESOLUTION(S) 12.1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPOINTING COUNCIL MEMBER LINDA JULIEN TO SERVE AS VICE MAYOR FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: Mayor Rodney Harris Agenda Cover Memo #26-189 - Pdf 583 - 586 12.2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING MG CONNECT AS A NEW COMPONENT OF THE CITY-UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP OF MIAMI GARDENS; PROVIDING FOR A COMMUNITY-TO-CAREER NETWORK CONNECTING RESIDENTS WITH LOCAL BUSINESS BENEFITS, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES; AUTHORIZING PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE CITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: Vice Mayor Robert Stephens, III Agenda Cover Memo #26-196 - Pdf 587 - 592 12.3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE 2025-2026 TRAFFIC INFRACTION DETECTOR REPORT (RED-LIGHT CAMERA ANNUAL SURVEY) PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE § 316.0083(4)(a); AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE TRAFFIC INFRACTION DETECTOR REPORT—(RED-LIGHT CAMERA ANNUAL SURVEY), A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT A, TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: City Manager Agenda Cover Memo #26-171 - Pdf 593 - 598 12.4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE 2025-2026 TRAFFIC DETECTOR REPORT—SCHOOL ZONE SPEED ENFORCEMENT PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE § 316.1896; AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE TRAFFIC DETECTOR REPORT—SCHOOL ZONE SPEED ENFORCEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT A, TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: City Manager Agenda Cover Memo #26-174 - Pdf 599 - 610 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) 13.3. RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 14. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS 15. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK 15.1 Q4 Quarterly Report July 2026 - September 2026 Sponsored by: City Manager Agenda Cover Memo #26-190 - Pdf 611 - 728 16. ADJOURNMENT In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact Mario Bataille, MMC, City Clerk (305) 622-8000 ext. 2830, no later than 48 hours prior to such proceedings. TDD number 1-800-955-8771. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of any agenda item may contact Mario Bataille, MMC, City Clerk (305) 622-8000 ext. 2830. The entire agenda packet can also be found on the city’s website at www.miamigardens-fl.gov . Anyone wishing to appeal any decision made by the city of Miami Gardens with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.