City Council - Jan 28 2026

City Council - Jan 28 2026. Location: Council Chambers. Time: 05:30 PM. Agenda: City Council - Jan 28 2026 - Agenda - Html City of Miami Gardens City Council Agenda January 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM City Council: Mayor Rodney Harris Vice Mayor Robert Stephens, III Councilwoman Katrina L. Baskin Councilman Reggie Leon Councilwoman Michelle C. Powell Councilwoman Katrina Wilson Councilwoman Linda Julien Staff: City Manager Cameron Benson City Attorney Sonja K. Dickens, Esq. City Clerk Mario Bataille, CMC 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: February 11, 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. All remarks shall be addressed to the City Council as a body and not to any one member. 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. No question shall be asked of a City Council member except through the Presiding Officer. Order shall be maintained. If any person makes personal, irrelevant, impertinent, or slanderous remarks, becomes boisterous while addressing the City Council or becomes too lengthy, 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 Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes –January 14, 2026 Sponsored by: City Clerk City Council - Jan 14 2026 - Minutes 7 - 16 5. ORDER OF BUSINESS (Any amendments to the agenda at this time) 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH) 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, AMENDING CHAPTER 34, ARTICLE VII, SECTION 34-233 (“ALTERNATIVES TO RENAMING STREETS”) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; 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 Reggie Leon Agenda Cover Memo #26-010 - Pdf 17 - 25 10. RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S) 10.1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING ANNUAL TRAFFIC INFRACTION DETECTOR REPORT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: City Manager Agenda Cover Memo #26-001 - Pdf 27 - 32 11. CONSENT AGENDA: 11.1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF WALT FRAZIER PARK AND A WAIVE OF ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR THE TRAYVON MARTIN FOUNDATION 13TH ANNUAL "PEACE WALK AND PEACE TALK" EVENT TO BE HELD SATURDAY, JANUARY, 31, 2026; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: Mayor Rodney Harris Agenda Cover Memo #26-018 - Pdf 33 - 36 11.2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5000.00) FROM MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS' COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT FOR SPONSORSHIP OF THE TRAYVON MARTIN FOUNDATION'S REMEMBRANCE GALA THAT WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2026, AT THE DOUBLE TREE HOTEL MIAMI AIRPORT AND CONVENTION CENTER LOCATED (711 NW 72ND AVENUE, MIAMI, FL) AT 6:00 PM. PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: Mayor Rodney Harris Agenda Cover Memo #26-019 - Pdf 37 - 45 11.3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ALL CONTRACTS AS NECESSARY FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE 6TH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH PARK-IN & PARTY CELEBRATION TO BE HELD IN JUNE 2026; WAIVING BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR PURCHASES MADE IN CONNECTION WITH THIS CELEBRATION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXCEED HIS PURCHASING AUTHORITY AS NECESSARY FOR THIS EVENT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: Councilwoman Katrina Wilson Agenda Cover Memo #26-012 - Pdf 47 - 51 11.4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000) FROM COUNCILMAN REGGIE LEON’S COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT IN SUPPORT OF ONGOING COMMUNITY INITIATIVES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: Councilman Reggie Leon Agenda Cover Memo #26-013 - Pdf 53 - 57 11.5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND COMMUNITY ROOM FOR A PRESS CONFERENCE TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026 REGARDING THE ORANGE BLOSSOM CLASSIC; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: Councilman Reggie Leon Agenda Cover Memo #26-016 - Pdf 59 - 63 11.6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($800) FOR THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS EVENT FROM RESIDENTIAL SEAT 1 PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT, NUNC PRO TUNC; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: Councilwoman Katrina L. Baskin Agenda Cover Memo #26-014 - Pdf 65 - 69 11.7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00) FROM THE SEAT 5 PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT, TO BE USED FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SUPPORT ITEMS AND RESOURCES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: Councilwoman Linda Julien Agenda Cover Memo #26-015 - Pdf 71 - 74 11.8 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILWOMAN MICHELLE C. POWELL COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000) IN SUPPORT OF ONGOING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF RESPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: Councilwoman Michelle C. Powell, D.O., MPH Agenda Cover Memo #26-020 - Pdf 75 - 78 11.9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 24-25-031 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACT JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR CITY HALL, POLICE AND PUBLIC WORKS TO MARSDEN SERVICES MARSDEN SOUTH, LLC (PRIMARY), SOUTHERN CLEANING SERVICE, INC.(SECONDARY) AND CLEAN SPACE LLC (TERTIARY) ; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AGREEMENT FOR THIS PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by: City Manager Agenda Cover Memo #25-259 - Pdf 79 - 89 12. RESOLUTION(S) 13. 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 ARTICLE XII. – OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING AND VEHICULAR CIRCULATION REQUIREMENTS, SECTION 34-381—TABLE 1; ARTICLE II. – ADMINISTRATION, SECTION 34-50; ARTICLE IX, SECTION 34-287—USE REGULATIONS, GENERAL; ARTICLE IX, SECTION 34-288—USE PERMITTED WITH EXTRA REQUIREMENTS AS OUTLINED ON EXHIBIT “A” 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 Agenda Cover Memo #26-008 - Pdf 91 - 161 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, AUTHORIZING THE OPERATION OF CERTIFIED RECOVERY RESIDENCES; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CERTIFIED RECOVERY RESIDENCES; PROVIDING A PROCESS FOR CERTIFIED RECOVERY RESIDENCES TO OBTAIN REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FROM LAND USE REGULATIONS; AMENDING CHAPTER 34, ARTICLE IX, SECTION 34-287 – “USE REGULATIONS, GENERALLY” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; AMENDING CHAPTER 34, ARTICLE IX, SECTION 34-288 - “USES PERMITTED WITH EXTRA REQUIREMENTS” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; AMENDING CHAPTER 34, ARTICLE XIX, SECTION 34-733 – “MASTER USE LIST AND USE DEFINITIONS” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; 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 #26-009 - Pdf 163 - 170 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 Q1 Quarterly Report October 2025 - December 2025 Sponsored by: City Manager Agenda Cover Memo #26-011 - Pdf 171 - 275 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, CMC, 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, CMC, 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.