Council - Regular Meeting

We're going to call to order this city council meeting.

Mr. Clerk, call the role. present. Councilman Leon here. Councilwoman Pal present. Councilwoman Wilson here. Councilwoman Julian here. Vice Mayor Stevens here. Mayors, you have corn.

God our father, we thank you for your grace. We thank you for your mercy. We thank you for your many blessings. An opportunity to gather collectively as a community. It is in this moment, God, we pray for your knowledge, your wisdom, and your understanding to rest upon my colleagues and I as we prepare to deliberate on business that ultimately affect your people. Continue to bless the city of Miami Gardens. Bless the residents, stakeholders, everyone that calls this beautiful city home. And God, we promise we'll give you all the praise, honor, and glory that your precious name deserves. It is in your son name I do pray. Amen.

Amen. To the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it stands one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Somebody said to me, somebody said to me. All right, we're on approval of the minutes. We have any?

Yeah, Mr. Mayor and Council, we have the March 25th, 2026 meeting minutes for your approval. I need a motion on the minutes. They've been moved and seconded. All in favor signify by saying I. I. Any opposition? Showing none. Show the the minutes approved. We're on order of business. Are there any items that need to be pulled, deleted, withdrawn? Miss Mr. Mayor? Yes, sir. We have a couple items. Um, we have add-on item number one which um deals with accepting funding for the Miami Gardens Performing Arts Center without objections. We're going to add that to the agenda as item 12.1.

And then, Mr. Mayor, we have two presentations to be added to the agenda. Um, we have presentation one, which is SP a special presentation by Mayor Harris. We ask that it be added to the agenda as 6.2. two. And then we have another special presentation sponsored by Mayor Harris. Special presentation by Commissioner Gilbert. We ask that it be added to the agenda as 6.1A. All right. I need a motion on the agenda to exot second.

It's been moved and seconded. All in favor signify by saying I. I. Any opposition? Showing none. Show the agenda approved. All right. We're now on special presentation. Special presentation item 6.1A. Special presentation by Commissioner Oliver Gilbert. Commissioner. Welcome.

Good. Good afternoon or good evening, Mayor. Uh good evening members of the council, residents, I won't be long today. Today and I see you all have on the agenda receiving the money perform arts center. We're happy to keep partnering with you all. We're going to bring a performing arts center to this city so that people in this city can actually have worldclass entertainment weekend in week out. We can have events. We can have a centerpiece for our city that doesn't involve us going someplace else. We're a city that we shouldn't have to go to my to have events. Absolutely.

We shouldn't have to go anywhere. So, we're going to build something. The countyy's happy to partner with you all in doing that. Um, I I come tonight because you all were major sponsors in you partner with me to actually do the spring break expedition and just for the purposes of the residents who don't know what it is, uh, we take 50 kids from the community primarily from this community and we take them on a trip somewhere during spring break. The first trip was to the Grand Canyon, the second trip was to New York, the third trip was to DC and the monuments. The fourth trip was the first part of a civil rights tour and we started doing a civil rights tour because that was right around the time when folks start taking civil rights out of school. So we started putting civil rights back in their minds uh back in their imagination. That that was the first that was last year. Last year we went to Georgia, Tennessee, um Alabama. This year it was part two of the civil rights tour and we went to Louisiana. Um, we went to Louisiana and we had the privilege of actually uh taking the kids to the Whitney plantation which was probably one of the most brutal plantations uh that existed here in America and having a tour by this extraordinary tour guide who was an academic in a way that he understood exactly what happened, how it happened, when it happened. Uh the kids were were moved in extraordinary ways. We also had an opportunity to visit a civil rights museum in New Orleans. And this was a special place. And the reason why it was special was because we all remember that picture of Rudy uh who as they're walking her in school, the US Marshalss are walking her in school. They're desegregating schools. Well, she was actually one of six young girls who were a part of a program. Well, Leandra Tate was one of the other young ladies and she is the curator and operator of a museum. Bless you.

And she's still alive. She's not just still alive. She's still alive and she's as vibrant and as active as all of us. We took the kids to her museum. Uh they went through it. They enjoyed it. She gave them personal tours. And what we did was we actually had her autograph a copy of her book to bring to all of you as a thank you for your support and and showing our children the world that they aren't seeing. So I appreciate you all. Thank you all very much. Thank you. Thank you, Commissioner. And we got some for the manager and the charter officers, too, just because.

All right. and the police chief because without I mean without the partnership with with Miami Gardens Police Department, we take very seriously the ability to keep the children safe while we actually have them because we take care of them like their parents. Your officers, the employees that went there, they all they all performed admirably. I have nothing bad to say about anyone. Thank you for your support. The trip wouldn't have been doable without you all. Uh it was amazing. Thank you on my behalf and behalf of the students also. Thank you all very much. Thank you. All right, Mr. Mayor and Council, we're now item 6.1, Veteran Affairs Advisory Committee Quarterly Report.

Good morning, mayor. Good morning, council. Good evening. I'm sorry. Sorry. My name is Jana Shepard and I'm the president for the city of Miami Garden Veteran Advisory Board and these are my two board members. I'm proud to provide an update on the work we have accomplished in the direction we're headed. Since the start of this year, our board has remained committed to creating a meaningful opportunity that uplifts and support and honor veterans in our city. Through Military Mondays, we have continued to build a consistent space for connection, support, and engagement. On average, Military Monday serves between 20 to 50 veterans per gathering. In the next month, we'll be celebrating our one-year anniversary of this important initiative. We have also hosted Veteran Voices where we were a panel at William H. Turner Technical Arts High School where where we spoke with the students about the benefits of military service, creating opportunities for education, mentorship, and meaningful dialogue. We also visited the GRTC at Miami New Orleans Senior High School to show our support for the program and encourage students to continue on. In addition, we hosted planting with the vet and cooking with the vet hosted by Uppert to create a space where veterans can connect, engage, and build community. We also value our partnerships with Broward Community College where students collect the toiletries for veterans, helping provide essential items and support to those who we serve. We also have built strong partnerships that are delivering real support directly to our veterans. The Wounded Warrior Project provided crucial resources and refreshments. Greater Miami Expressway distributed some passes. Mandel Chiropractic Clinic offer free acupuncture and massages.

Legal service and Greater Miami share essential legal resources along with the Black Prosecutors Association. Golf Miami provided virtual golf lessons. The advocate program assisted veterans experiencing homelessness and the NAACP provided refreshments for our veterans. We have also partnered with the local VFW post 8195 to strengthen our outreach collaborate and support for veterans. The re the resource room also played a vital role by providing the facility space for military Mondays giving us a dedicated place to consistently serve and support our veteran community. Looking ahead, this is where you guys can help us uh prepare for several important initiatives. In May, we're proposing an armed forces mixer, which is vital because it creates opportunities for professional networking, fostering belonging, and help bridge the gap between military service and civilian life. In July, we will host Painting with the Vet as a wellness center initiative designed to reduce isolation, ease anxiety, and strengthen community connections. In September, we will host our second annual suicide prevention awareness month initiative. Last year, through that effort, we distributed gunlocks, narcans to promote safety, awareness, and prevention resources within both our veterans and our community. We are also planning a veterans weekend, which will include a veteran standown, a veteran banquet, and a 5K walk run. We are doing meaningful work and our needs is clear. But to expand that impact, we will need stronger support, greater investment, and continued partnership from this council. Our veterans deserve programming that is not only visible but valuable. We deserve to be honored, supported, and serve in ways that truly met meets our needs. We are not just planning events.

wellbeing support systems, creating community, and making sure the veterans in the city of Miami Garden are seen, valued, and never forgotten. Thank you for your time and your support. Thank you.

All right, Mr. Mayor, Council, we're now item 6.3, special presentation by Mayor Harris. Um, I have someone from Roland Crest Lake Homeowners Association is present to give a presentation.

Good evening, Mr. Mayor. Good evening,

council members and staff. My name is Howard Dupri and I'm the administrative coordinator for operations for Rolling Crest Lake, Inc. commonly you called uh RCL. Um and with me tonight are some strangers. Uh we have um Miss Sylvia Perkins. She's our projects and uh projects and programs chair. We have Gail Cuttingham. She's the co-chair of our projects and programs. And then Mr. Tom Jones Jr., he's our treasure. And um we're here tonight to award, not award, but give the the city of Miami Gardens $40,000 to uh support the Miami Gardens neighborhood watch arbor day project. All right. So, I'm going to repeat that so there's no misunderstanding. It's for the Miami Gardens neighborhood watch arbor day project and that's $40,000.

All right. So, um is not some of you you already know and some don't, but RCL or rolling Crest Lake, Inc. We we represent is that thing

voing oaks homeowners association, crestview homeowners association, and lakeern civic association. And in the past, we've uh partnered with the city of Miami Gardens on several projects which included $88,000 to enhance the lighting in the parking lot at the Betty Ferguson Center, $8,882 to remove and con reconstruct damaged sidewalks, and 108 $18,815 for the summer youth jobs program. So, I mentioned that because it's our desire to work through city manager to identify other projects we can uh collaborate and and partner on. Um so, we look forward to to working with, you know, in the future and we thank you for adding us to the agenda tonight. And uh who do I give this check to? And by the way, one other thing, our president, Betty T. Ferguson. She couldn't be with us tonight, but she sends her regards to everyone. All right.

Send our regards to her as well. Okay, we'll do. Uh, Mr. Manager, this check go straight do it. It goes straight to the Arbor Day. I know you'll be happy to take one, but All right. Thank you. Thank you guys. older people.

All right, there are no more um special presentation. We're now on to public comments. All right. Public comments. Mr. Cler, read the back of the public comment card, please. Okay. Citizens participation is governed by section 2-60 of the city of Miami Gardens code. Public comments are limited to matters within the scope of the jurisdiction of city council. Each person other than members of the city staff, city staff who address 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 more many persons wishing to speak in the same proposition. The presiding officer may direct that these persons designate a representative 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 or officer. Order shall be maintained. If any person makes personally irrelevant, pertinent 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 order presiding officer and is declared out of order, the individual may be subject to removal by the sergeant-at-arms.

Remember everyone, we have two minutes on these present on this uh public comments. So, the first person up will be Francis Ragu. And after him will be Sedra Wright and Miss Gloria Copelan. Francis Ragu 889 Northwest 24th Street number for 102 Miami Gardens Florida 33169. When I look at the agenda this evening, I walk in here with a frown on my face. But after that presentation, I have a smile because come Friday is our Mommy Gardens Aba Day. The fifth annual Mommy Gardens annual senior aba day project in which we assist our seniors in the city in terms of allowing them to stay in their home. Our oldest this year is 98 years old and been our home for 60 years. We go on faith in preparation. We are out there making the presentation having to start job core and the service core is out there prepping and so forth without knowing where the money is coming from. But God is good. We are thankful. We look forward to having you there in our meet and greet with our volunteers on Friday morning assembling from 9:00 a.m. at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex. And thereafter we distribute our volunteers to the various homes uh in order to take care of the business that the city will be proud. And when we promote we do not promote the Miami Gardens neighborhood watch. We promote to everyone that this is our city giving back to our most vulnerable residents within our community which is seniors for that. Thank you Mr. Manager. Do I collect that check this evening or would that be some other time? I will deal with you after the fact.

Thank you ladies and gentlemen. Thank you. Yeah. Good evening.

Good evening. Oh, thank you. You're welcome.

I know I'm here all the time. My name is Sar Deborah Wright. My address is 200062 Northwest 36 Court. Um, thank you. Um, Councilwoman Powell, I think you arranged for the tax exemption workshop yesterday. Um, I just have a complaint. Um, the gate was locked in the front. I had to enter from 32nd Avenue and the police officer refused to let me in. He said the parking lot was full. I understood that and I asked him if I could just my son could just drop me off because I was disabled. He refused. He told me, "You have a chair, you can walk." Um, I'm a former former postal worker, but I have a titanium rod in my leg. I also have a titanium knee, a titanium femur, and I have a quadricep replacement. So, I walked from 32nd Avenue to the building, which for me was the equivalent of a block. But I just think that our police officers should be more compassionate toward the seniors in the community because it's all I just wanted to do was drop me off and he refused to do that. That was Officer Armstrong. I also thought I saw um a woman resembling Councilwoman Wilson filming me, but I know it couldn't have been her because I I know she wouldn't do anything like that. And I'm sure she would have interceded and said, "Let her, you know, please just let him drop her off inside." But anyway, I just would appreciate if our our police officers would show a little bit more compassion and, you know, toward the the residents that they're supposed to be serving. So, I just wanted to register that. And the young man's name was R. Armstrong. Okay. Thank

you. Thank you, Miss Wright. Miss Copelan and then Mr. James and Dr. Davis. Okay. Good afternoon everyone. Good afternoon.

My name is Gloria Copelan. I reside at 17700 Northwest 14th Avenue, Miami Gardens. Of course, we had uh a code enforcer to come out to tell us that we need to remove the gravel from the front of the house. It's been there 47 years and it didn't say it said ground covering. Now, you tell me is go is it gravel a ground covering? And if they want to take it up, if they want to take the gravel up, then they can come and take it up. They can pay for somebody to put it there, put the gr the grass down there. And city of Miami, North Miami Beach, water is very expensive. So I'm assuming that they're going to pay for us to water the grass if they put it out there. But we're senior citizen. We're on a fixed income. We don't have the money to put sod out there. So I want to know what are they going to do? You You're not going to get that answer right now, ma'am. We'll we'll get someone will get back to you and give you that answer.

Okay. Thank you.

You're welcome. Good afternoon everyone. My name is Clifford James. I live at 17740 north and I was 14th Avenue Miami Gardens. I got the similar complaint. Miss Copeland have the rocks been down there since 40 years we've been in that same neighborhood. We've been neighbors. Uh my water the the water line busted. City of North Miami Beach duged it up in the front of the house. They put rocks there and they would put the rocks over it. Okay. Now, I got one more other thing. Uh, of this this sidewalk situation. The guy left a note on my door by the sidewalk. In reality, we need to make this make sense. And when I say that, this is what I'm saying. First of all, the sidewalk don't belongs to me. And I agree that the sidewalk makes your house look much better when it's clean. I agree. But when I pull away from my house and go down 183rd Street or over by Betty Ferguson, over by police station or over by Walmart and the sidewalks blacker than me, then how h make it make sense. If if if we going to if we going to try to force the homeowners to keep the sidewalk clean, then who gonna clean the sidewalk down 27th Avenue? Who gonna clean the sidewalk around the park? Scott Park is a beautiful park. You go there right now, the sidewalk dirty. Come on. Let's make it make sense. It would have been better if they would have sent the letter out saying neighbors to neighbors, this is Miami Gardens, public works or however they wanted to address it. We would appreciate if you would help us try to keep the sidewalks in

front of your homes clean. That's not what they did. They they put a thing on the door threatening you if you don't clean it. The sidewalk is not mine. When I moved there, the sidewalk was there. when I die and leave the sidewalk going to be there. It ain't man's. It ain't man. And what we need to be worried about in Miami Gardens, I'm going to leave y'all alone, is that we got people moving in the neighborhood, buying up houses, chopping them up to duplexes and triplexes, and nobody saying nothing about it. Y'all

Thank you, Mrs. Jane. Good evening, Dr. James Davis, 1500 Northwest 154th Street. Thank you for your participation in the sunshine meeting held on March 25th, 2026 to address issues of decorum among residents and elected officials. I appreciated the intent behind convening such an important discussion. However, during the city council meeting that followed, it was disappointing that the conversation did not reflect those concerns. As a result, I felt that my time and the time of others was not valued. Furthermore, it was troubling to witness Councilwoman Katrina Wilson once again interrupt a fellow resident who was respectfully sharing her personal observations and views. The resident conducted herself with poise and professionalism which made the interruption even more concerning. This raises an important question. How do we ensure accountability and uphold the very standards of decorum that were the focus of the sunshine meeting? Our elected officials should model the same level of respect and professionalism that is expected from residents. Moving forward, it is my hope that we continue these conversations in a constructive and positive manner to ensure a better Miami Gardens. I care deeply about our city and want it to be recognized as a place where residents voices are heard, valued, and

respected. Thank you. Thank you.

Yeah, they can. That's fine. That's fine. Christine Malcolm, Gail Cunningham, and Mayan Tisd Doll.

Christine Malcolm, 18910 Northwest 31st Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida. I want to offer a point of clarity and respond directly to statements made about my previous public comment. At the last meeting, my remarks were described as half information, a false narrative, and misleading the public. Respectfully, the record does not support that. It is a fact that the city of Miami Gardens held its fifth Junth gala in Hollandale Beach in Broward County. It is a fact. The flyer posted March 23rd for the city's 6th Juneenth celebration shows the main gala event will once again be held in Hollandale Beach in Broward County. If facts are what we are asking for, then let's stay with the facts. The flyer is a fact. The location is a fact. Last year's event is a fact. And the record will show that when I spoke March 25th, I never said it was the city's only Junth event. I said it was the main event. That is not misleading the public. That is raising a legitimate public question. It was also stated, "Did you not ask?" No, you did not. Respectfully, public comment is not contingent on prior approval or private briefing. The issue is not whether I made a phone call. The issue is whether the facts raised have been addressed. When I raised this concern last year, I did not receive a phone call, nor was a point of clarification raised during meet me Monday. So, if communication is the standard, then that standard applies both ways. It was also stated that Miami Gardens does not have the facilities to host an event of this nature. Respectfully, that claim does not hold up. Major events such as Art Basil Miami Beach are routinely held in temporary structures outside under tents. Miami Gardens has the parks, open spaces, and options. Residents should not be should be able to raise concerns rooted in facts without having words mischaracterized. Miami Gardens is the largest black city in the state of Florida. Residents have a right to ask why the city's signature Junth event is once again being held outside the city and the central question remains, why is

Miami Gardens not the location of its own signature event? Miss Cunningham, Mr. Tisd Doll, and then Miss Hughes.

Good evening, Mayor and Council. Gail Cunningham, 1901, Northwest 14th Avenue Road, Miami, Florida. Miami Gardens, Florida 33169. I'm going to read to you some of the things that we will be, a lot of us spreading throughout our great city of Miami Gardens. Being that we're coming upon the election season, Miami Gardens residents, take back your voice. Voting is just the start. Here's how to stay informed and engaged. Know your rights. Open meetings, all council deliberations must be public. Public comments, speak before any vote. It's your right. Access to records. Request city documents. Stay informed before meetings. Check the council agenda online. Watch for readings and resolutions. Attend workshops and forums. Engage with your council member. Ask questions. Share concerns. Request workshops on issues. Use your public comment power. Speak at meetings. Be heard. Attend with neighbors. Ask for delays if needed. Beware of influence tactics. Free gifts. representation. Your vote is your power. Ask does not does this reflect my voice. Organize and advocate. Join neighborhood groups. Contact your council. Spread the word. Key takeaway will be your power is ongoing. Stay involved and speak up before, during, and after the vote. Thank you.

Thank you. Mr. Tildall, 1731 Northwest 11th Avenue. This is addressed to Councilwoman Katrina Wilson. Here we go again. What happened in 2023 about the bleachers? You got Freezy and Rick Ross. Now I'm going to put a stadium at Carol City. Like I told y'all before, I can't see y'all, but y'all can see me. And now I heard Miami Garden f to do by the bleachers for the football stadium that Carol City f to put out behind their school. Now, y'all can put the fun, that's a fun event, but you can't put the parking stalls from 170 terror in 14th Avenue to 170 terror in Ace Row for a safety matter. That's safety. That's a fun matter. Here we go again trying to press millionaires. They don't need Miami Garden money, I don't think, to put bleaches in the stands out there for the new stadium they going to build. If they do, then that's a problem. So, I'm asking y'all, again, I ride around the city. I sit on 170 terrorist and 12th Avenue. They say they doing a uh traffic study. I'll be there from 8 to 9 or 9 to 10. It all depends on how I feel that day. I don't see no cars over there doing no traffic study, but the speed bumps need to go up for safety reasons. They speed on that street. And I'm tired of calling the police and say, "Hey, come out here."

They running the stop sign. They don't stop. They turning right going south. They turning right going east. It's happening every day. Every day. So, something got to be done, Mr. Harris. Something got to be done. Miss Hughes. Good evening. Reughes, 3335 Northwest 180th Street, Miami Gardens Florida, 33056. To Councilman Leon, Councilwoman Powell, Vice Mayor Stevens, and Councilwoman Baskin. The community of Venicia Gardens along with other residents. Thank you for the no vote for the resoning request made by El Dorado. You heard our voices and followed through with action. Let's continue supporting our communities and keeping safe and healthy so all can live, work, and play in the city of Miami Gardens. During public comments at council meeting held March 25th, 2026 after a resident had spoken reference Junth, 2026, a point of privilege was raised by councilwoman Katrina Wilson and granted by Mayor Harris to address the resident's remarks. I ask to be corrected if I'm incorrect in saying point of privilege is not referenced in our charter, our ordinance, nor the protocol manual. But in researching under Robert's rules of order, newly revised 12th edition, a point of privilege is meant for issues that affect our ability to function. Things like being able to hear, safety concerns, or the general comfort of the body. It is not intended to respond to, challenge, clap back, or comment on substance of a resident's remarks. Public comments is one of the few opportunities residents have to speak

directly to you all. Going forward, I respectfully ask that point of privilege used only for its intended purpose and handle any responses or decisions through the proper channels in our agenda such as during your reports of mayor and council members so that the process remains clear, consistent, and fair to all. Thank you. Thank you. Do you have any written communication, Mr. Clerk? No written communications. Mayor, public comments are now closed. We're now on to the consent agenda.

I need a motion on the consent agenda. It's been moved and seconded. All in favor signify by saying I. I. Any opposition? Showing none. Show the consent agenda pass. All right. We're now on item 12.1, a resolution of city council, city, Miami Gardens, Florida, authorizing city manager to accept funding and negotiate agreements with Miami Day County in support of the Miami Gardens Performing Arts Center providing for the adoption of reputation providing for an effective date. And this is sponsored by city manager. No, that's the ad. Mr. Manager,

Mr. Mayor, Vice Mayor, and members of the council. This is an item just to continue the partnership the with the county uh in providing funding for the proposed performing arts center. I do apologize for bringing this on as a add-on. Uh I was anticipating a full agreement coming before you tonight. Unfortunately, it got held up at the county. So, I just wanted to put something on the record so that we can continue to move forward with the negotiation of negotiation of that good agreement for the funding to move forward with the project. And I I just want to point out I I hope everyone sees in the back that some of that work is the beginning now. Um that is the infrastructure work that needs to be put in place for the performing arts center and and moving that project forward. So, I just wanted to put something on the record and have a resolution going forward so that we continue the project.

All right. Thank you. I need a motion on this item. motion. It's been moved and seconded. Are there any questions or concerns from the deis?

I don't have a question, Mr. Mayor. Uh, I just want to, uh, say how happy I am to see the project moving along the way, Mr. Manager. Um, and thank you to our county commissioner, uh, Commissioner Gilbert, for helping to secure funds, additional funds to help us build this performance arts dinner. something that I deem is very important and necessary as we continue to bring our city uh move our city forward um and creating opportunities for the arts here in Miami Garden. So, uh thank you, Mr. Manager, for that. Um and I look forward to seeing uh the building go up.

Thank you, Mr. Clerk. Call a role, please. Council on POW. Yes. Counciloman Wilson. Yes. Councilwoman Julian. Yes. Vice Mayor Stevens. Yes. Counciloman Vasin. Yes. Mayor Harris. I vote yes.

Motion passes. We are now on to quasi judicial zoning hearings and jing disclosures. Good evening, Regginal White, director of planning and zoning. Welcome to the quasi judicial portion of the April 22nd, 2026 city council meeting. For those persons that will or may be speaking on an item on the agenda or commenting on any item, please stand up and be sworn in by the city clerk. For the applicants, your item will be called to order by agenda number and by title of your request. When your item is called, please approach the microphone and when addressed, please speak directly and clearly stating your name and address for the record and explain the reason for your request. Please note that all exhibits presented to the mayor and council will become a part of public record.

All interested parties who plan to speak on quas, please stand, raise your right hand. Do you swear and affirm that the testimony you provide this evening is true and correct to best your knowledge? I do. I do.

Thank you. All right, Mr. Mayor and Council, we're on 13.1.1. An ordinance of the city council, City of Mgard, Florida, amending the code of ordinances to permit accessory dwelling units, amending article 2, administration, section 34-47, granting of variances and waivers. Section 34-50, administrative variance and waivers. Article 9, generalized schedule or permitted use, uses permitted with extra requirements, special exemption uses and prohibited uses. Section 34-2A7, uses regulations generally. Section 34-2A88, use tables and extra requirements. Amending article 10, accessory uses and structures. Section 34-31, accessory use table, creating section 34-313, accessory dwelling unit. Section 34314 attached accessory dwelling units in section 34-315 detach accessory dwelling units amending article 19 definitions and rules of construction section 34-732 definitions for development standards provided for adoption reputation repealing all orders of conflict provided serability clause provided for inclusion code provided for an effective date and this is a public hearing and oh sponsored by council Linda Julian sorry about Okay, Councilwoman.

Well, the clerk just stated it's a public hearing. Are we going to hear from the public or do we hear the comments after? We'll

after the fact. Okay. All right. Well, thank you very much for Thank you very much, uh, Mr. Mayor, for recognizing me. Um, this item that I have before you is to allow the option for accessory dwelling units, also referred to as ADUs. An accessory dwelling unit is a subsidiary structure on the same lot as a single family home. Um, ADUs are now becoming a more innovative housing solution for the times that we're living in right now. Back in 1970, Congress created Freddy Mack to support the United States housing finance system and to help ensure reliable and affordable supply of mortgage funds across the country. Their mission is to provide stability and affordability to the United States housing market in all economic environments. In 2020, Freddy Mack uh conducted a study and they estimated that the United States suffered a housing shortage of 3.8 million housing units. Rising materials and labor cost, land acquisition and development costs has hampered housing production and push construction cost up. And as a result of that, many communities have become increasingly unaffordable and unattainable. The reality is that many many households spend more than 30% of their income on housing costs, which is defined as being costburdened. 21% of homeowners and 46% of renters are costbururden. ADUs are not new. They can be traced back to the before the 20th century. So, as we continue to execute our strategic plan under the housing pillar for our city, you will recall that I profered an item directing the manager to hire an industry expert on housing to conduct a study on ADUs. You all received a copy of that study some months back. I hope you had a

chance to review it. Uh after reviewing that study from the Cordino group as well as a study by Habitat for Humanity, which was in collaboration with the AARP, I do believe that affordability and accessibility concerns require a broadening of options that improve access to housing. And so today, I bring this item seeking your support to include having the option of ADUs added into our code. Thank you. All right. Thank you. This is public comments on this item, correct? Yes. Any public comments on this item? Go ahead, Mr. Rago.

Francis Rago, 889 Northwest 214th Street, Unit 102, Miami Gardens, Florida. I just hope that we could have some more clarity in reference to this as a practicing realtor and a licensed uh real estate broker since 1987. as a broker in the city. We do have the in-law quarters which is uh totally illegal. Many times you and I have to conform to the reoccupancy situation in terms of doing which is the intent here where in law quarters and in the struggling part whereby the housing is I love it but at the same time you know the clarity in terms of balancing what the code said and what is the intent. I think we need to have to expand that because do are we saying now we can build a secondary unit on the lot. What about the setbacks? Those things have to be given consideration because you know the 7 and 1/2 ft from the boundary line is something that has to be. So I think there should be more clarity in terms of how that is going to be enforced and are we going to grandfather in that which already exists prior to this coming into effect. Right.

Thank you sir. Mr. Dupri.

Yeah. In reference to uh the ordinance. Um is it or is it not a state law to allow that cities have to allow ADUs? Now that's the question. I know that there was a bill passed in in the state. I don't know if the governor signed it, but I think that's it's mandatory. Um, and if it is or if it's not and we pass this orders, what parameters are going to be in place? Is there going to be a minimum lot size for to allow ADUs? Um, you know, what what has what does the structure have to be made of? Can it be made of 10, you know, lumber or concrete or what? So before we pass this ordinance, before you pass this order, I think we need to do a little uh deeper dive into exactly what all this means. So uh and and exactly what what laws the state um pushing down to the cities. So that's I don't have nothing against them. I do and I don't. But um it could this could change the whole dynamics of our city. you know, we this city, yeah, we got a lot of land compared to a lot of the cities, um, you know, lot sizewise, but it could destroy our city if we're not careful on how we we we manage or set parameters for it. Thank you.

All right. Thank you. Any other public comments? Any written communication, Mr. Clerk? No, ma'am. I need a motion on this item. So moved. Second. It's been moved and seconded. Any concerns from the de? Um just a point of clarification um to the manager through the um mayor. Could you um clarify the statement or give some information to the residents in reference to um concerns about the structures um and um what is required for any of these structures? Yes, Mr. Mayor. Go ahead.

Uh, Mr. Mayor, Vice Mayor, council members, the ordinance that is before you lays out what is intended and what is needed in order to build those structures on site. So, they have to meet all of our code requirements, all of our building requirements, all of our planning, zoning requirements, etc., etc. So, those things are laid out in this ordinance moving forward. So there there's and I know he only used as an example but they can't build a 10 structure. Um that eliminates mobile homes being a part of this. Um the and I want and I want to say this the primary uh building on this can be a separate building but it also allows for a attached um facility on the home as well moving forward. So you have an option if it's primary, you want to do a primary building that's separate from the original from the original structure, you can. If you want to add add an addition to the home, it is still considered an ADU as well. So none of the these structures can be built unless they go through our permitting process that is outlined with our building official through the city of Miami Gardens.

Thank you, sir. Mr. Mayor, question. Go ahead.

I don't have a question. I'm uh it's actually uh directing it back to our item sponsor. I I know Mr. uh Depri asks if it was a bill passed and I know the last conversation I had with our legislators is that a bill wasn't passed but it's coming. So our state senators as well as our representatives have informed us that this is coming from the state. So I just wanted to make sure that I remember correctly and and if you wanted to chime in on that, Councilwoman. Yeah, you're so you're absolutely correct, Vice Mayor. So, this conversation has been tossed around in Tallahassee um at the legislature and so it is it has been an ongoing conversation as we look towards solutions for housing affordability. I will tell you that the bill has not passed. Um again, it's a conversation, right? However, I will tell you that Miami Day County has passed the ADU ordinance in addition to other cities that is surrounding Miami Gardens such as North Miami and other cities. Therefore, uh furthermore, for those who did not read through the entire uh agenda to answer your questions, if you read through the entire agenda, it will state the parameters of what the ADUs will allow. Now, this is an option to add into our code when no one's making this mandatory for anyone. But, however, for those people who do think that an ADU is something that they would like to see, they have the option to do it. And no one is going to be forced to put an ADU on their dwelling if they don't see the need for it. And so, as we move towards moving Miami Gardens forward, we want to make sure that as our city continues to grow and change, so do our policies.

Mr. Mr. Mayor. Yes. One last question. I would like to co-sponsor this item. Councilwoman. Sure. Thank you, Mr. Clerk. Show me as a co-sponsor. DY noted. Any other questions or concerns? I just have a comment. Go ahead.

Um I I I do want to commend this uh legislative um item here. I think that this is going to be an extremely important part of how our seniors and transitional housing and all of those sorts of things that give us the opportunity to maintain and stay in our homes without having to go into uh senior living. It is a movement um I serve on the the committee the the count state committee for this and it is a movement that is is going on all across the state of Florida and it it it really really helps the homeowner with property values. it helps with um really being able to not have an overpop populated environment, but to have places where people can live and live very very affordably. So, I I thank you for bringing that on board and I just believe it's going to be make a huge difference in our city.

Thank you. Thank you very much for that, Councilwoman Wilson. And as you stated, right, our seniors are we care about our seniors, right? And you said that you stated that this is going to be a gamecher, you know, not in those words, but for our seniors. And so I'm happy to provide a copy of this study here that was done by the Habitat of Humanity in conjunction with AARP. And if you see the title of this study, it says innovative housing solutions for household for um low to moderate income folks as well as older adults. And so what you have before you here is an option for folks to be able to remain in their homes or to be able to the opportunity to stay in an ADU. That it's not going to hinder the city. It's not going to hinder the way that the the the the neighborhoods are going to look. And again, it is an option. If it's not for you, it's just not for you. But some people, it's for them. And so uh I thank you colleagues for your support on this item and uh Mr. Clerk call the question.

All right. Council through the bear. Council Pal. Yes. Counciloman Wilson. Yes. Councilwoman Julian. Yes. Vice Mayor Stevens. Yes. Counciloman Baskin. Yes. Mayor Harris. I vote yes. Motion passes. 6. We are now on. There are no ordinances on for second reading public hearing. No resolution public hearing. We're now on to the report to the mayor of city council. Councilwoman um Junior, your report.

This is moving so fast. All right. Um I don't have much of a report. However, just give me one moment. I just want to briefly um highlight the life and legacy of um a dear friend of mine who recently lost her life. So, Vice Mayor Nancy Mater from the city of Coral Springs recently passed away. Um and so, you know, while I see all of the things that are being posted about Nancy and what folks may think occurred or didn't occur, this is coming this is coming from somebody who truly knew Nancy. Nancy was my friend. And so while I am mourning her loss, I choose to remember her for all of the wonderful things that she's done and all of the lives that she has touched. And so Nancy Matea was vice president of her senior class at Coral Springs Charter School. She won the academic scholarship to Florida&M University and she is a proud Rattler. She interned in President Barack Obama's White House for many years. She also interned for President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton at the Clinton Foundation. She did tons of relief work in Haiti. She received a graduate degree from John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. If you knew Nancy, you know that she was an environmentalist. Nancy was always trying to lessen the carbon footprint. If we were going to Orlando, I would drive and Nancy would say, "I'm taking the Bright Line. I don't want to drive. I want to lessen the carbon footprint because she wants to, you know, preserve the environment." She was so intentional about that. She became the vice mayor of one of Florida's most affluent suburbs known as Coral Springs. She led the Caribbean engagement of Florida for Vice President Camala Harris and Tim Walt in 2024 and

something that she was extremely proud of. and she was about to make her run for Congress and Nancy accomplished all of this all before the age of 39. And so, while I know that she is in heaven and she's smiling down and she's taking charge up there, you know, I sit back and I think about my colleagues in this arena and I look at you all, right? And you know, we take the blows every day and we take the pressures and you know, folks say some really not so nice things, you know, and folks make faces and they talk about you, but they really don't know what folks are dealing with and what this work entails, right? And so, while I honor my dear friend Nancy, I want to say to you all who I get the honor to work with each and every day, I appreciate you. And while folks out there may not, I do. folks may not see what we do every single day and the hours that we put in day in and day out and maybe the tears sometimes and the hard work, you know, but um if no one's ever told you that they appreciate you, I appreciate you. And while we may not agree on everything, just know that in this life, it's so much easier to show love. It is so much easier to just smile because that can change someone's day and it can change the trajectory of what it is that they may be facing that we all don't see on the surface. And so I honor NY's legacy and um she was an amazing soul and may she continue to rest in power.

Thank you, Councilwoman. And we appreciate you as well. Thank you, Councilwoman Baskin. Yes, I appreciate all my colleagues. Yes, I love y'all and my charter officers too. Charter members, too.

All right, on to my report. Um, just four things. The first one is, uh, we recognize our teachers at the, uh, schools in the city of Miami Gardens for our third teacher of the quarter lunchon. Um, this time we were able to patronize Pretty Healthy, one of our local restaurants, blackowned small business, and also we did art therapy with one of our local teachers, Miss Leseawn. We talked about the um, the effects of colors. They got a chance to paint um teddy bear keychains. This is just an opportunity for our teachers to let their hair down, relax, network with one another, share strategies just to pour back into our teachers and our community because they are indeed the ones that pour into our upcoming generation. The second one is uh we had community collaboration town hall on Tuesday, April 14th. We were able to have state rep. Felicia Robinson come in and uh give us some updates on the bills that passed. very informative uh collaborative town hall and remember you don't have to live in residential area one to be a part of those town hall meetings you can all are welcome to attend. The third thing is we had this past Saturday our Miami Gardens community book fair which was a true success. We had quite a few of our local um black authors to attend. uh we were able to patronize their business, buy their books, hear their stories, and already everybody's talking about what are we going to do next year. I was so happy to partner with one of our other local uh small businesses, Co-space, who helped bring this vision to life. Um and we had 25 authors there. We did some health screenings, even partnered with North Date Regional Library, and we were able to get some free books for our kids. The fourth thing that I'm so happy and proud to bring back this year is the dental and vision clinic.

Last year, we were able to provide over $150,000 in free dental services. We are adding this year vision um screenings, eyeglasses on the spot. They can get an eye exam, um eye health screenings, and prescription glasses. Also for the dental, again, we'll have free cleanings, extractions, x-rays. Um, free opportunity. You don't have to bring an ID. You don't have to have insurance. This is a free opportunity. Last year, we did not have a as many of our Miami Gardens residents to take advantage of this free opportunity. We had buses from Tallahassee. We had people from Key West, from Orlando, from Gainesville, from Myiramar. I would love for this opportunity to be um taken advantage by our own Miami Gardens residents. So, if you know someone that does not have dental or eye insurance, or even if they do, they can still take advantage of this free opportunity. So, that will take place Friday and Saturday, April 25th and 26th, starting at 6:00 a.m. It's on a first come, first serve basis. And that concludes my report. And that's open for anyone, right?

Any and everybody. All right. Yep. Councilwoman Wilson. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.

Okay. Um good evening. We had a um pretty ex uh busy couple of weeks here in the city of Miami Gardens, especially at uh residential seat 4. Um the Miami Carol City um alumni picnic. Uh thanks to um I want to just shout out parks. I want to shout out the police department, public works, um and all of the things that that you guys did to make that event a success and to make it safe. We had thousands of people from Miami Carol City's alumni to show up in support of um that that school. and I heard um the comments about a field or a a stadium or or whatever that was that that was being built. It is my understanding and I don't know if the city is dedicating any money toward that but that is being raised by the people by the alumni association and now if the city determines for itself that it's going to give some money I have no knowledge of that I think that that is ex exactly why I requested personal privilege which is allowed under the rub the Robert rules of order and that is is that whenever you use my name in a manner that is not correct or there is erroneous information that could be misleading to the general public. I have the personal privilege I can request that to clarify and that is how that was used the day of that meeting. The real question I think that we have to ask or that the citizens of Miami Gardens has to ask is who sent you? Because every meeting that you come, there is one person that you

decide that you want to call upon and that is Councilwoman Katrina Wilson. And yet you proclaim that you represent all of Miami Gardens. You come in under the guise of crime watch when your work is supposed to be with the police and not necessarily through the harassment of elected officials in doing their job. You were told at the last meet me Monday that I was going to go over everything with my residents concerning Junth. I was going to explain and answer any questions that you would have and yet you have come here as if that was never said. This is Robert's rules of order in order and that is you were once misleading the people. It's this it's just like I saw Mrs. um Deborah I I I'm sorry if I mispronounced your name. I did see you and you were disrespected and yes, I did take a picture of it because I wanted to ensure that that incident for you was reported and it was and I apologize on behalf of our police department because I've never seen any action like that. You that was not fair. Okay, you came in and you did have a long way to walk. I was sitting right out there. So each and every time that we come into these meetings, we have people that are not necessarily about what is for the greater good, but for showboating. And I don't really have a problem with any of you in addressing your concerns when your concerns are legitimate concerns. And I I I don't mind working to try to resolve your concerns, but there is no resolution because you're just gonna whatever it is that that you have, it's personal. Now,

we had a successful alumni association um uh uh meetings. We've had uh a successful uh opportunity to run the the picnic and we've just got nothing but rave reviews.

Uhhuh. Bye. The one thing that is a fact is that we all live in America and the freedoms for one are the freedoms for us all. I deserve respect just as you deserve respect. Okay. Meet me Monday. Last week, I hosted Meet Me Monday with Senator Shervin Jones, and we discussed legislation, updates, property taxes, and potential budget cuts and more for our residents. And uh he he was, you know, just excited about the work that was done in in Tallahassee. The good news is that all of the signatures that we were working with with Leslie Estates have been acquired and we will see that those roads and sidewalks and all of that are going to do are going to be done well. The legislates residents meeting will be tomorrow night, April 23rd at 6:30 at the Walt Frasier Park at Miami Carroll City. Legacy Living Home Ownership Blueprint with Claudianne Hibbert will be held Saturday, May 9th at Betty T. Ferguson. If you are interested in purchasing a home, she is our for foremost local expert in how to get your home, how to get it financed, and how to get yourself ready and qualified. I look forward to seeing you there. And that I believe concludes my announcements.

Thank you, Councilwoman. You're very welcome, Councilwoman Pal. Good evening, everyone. No one else in the audience, huh? Good evening, everyone. Good evening.

All right, everyone's awake again. Well, I'm just happy to say that yesterday we had an amazing event for the community outreach event with the office of Tomas Regalado property appraiser. I'm happy to say that we had over 700 residents come to that event to seek help on exemption. Um, what that meant, first of all, it was the largest ever in Date County. The second largest was in Hyia with 500 and it gave a lot of residents the opportunity to get at gain information about individual exemption. And what was so good about it was that it was personalized. In the past, you had to go downtown if you had any question, fight through traffic, park for 20 bucks, wait for about two, three hours to get any assistance. and yesterday was the opportunity where it came to our city of Miami Gardens and many people benefited from that. In addition, I have to give special thanks because while individuals were waiting to be seen and by the way, I'm so proud of my residents. As long as it took to be seen, everyone operated in order. Everyone is patient and they were kind. I want to thank the participants because while the main room was being used an adjacent room, um we had guests from the administrative team of Miami Gardens. Captain Q from the Miami Police Department spoke about how homeowners can utilize the police department for assisting any issues. We also had Valerie Stefins come from the code enforcement to address how to address code violations like we spoke someone

spoke about today how to solve a code violation and how g gain assistance for those and we also had George Wright present to discuss how um you can access some of the financial support that may be needed for your home. So, I just want to thank the administrative team and parks and wreck was a phenomenal. We thought we were having only 400 people come out yesterday. We ran out of chairs and parks came out and they provided as many chairs as possible. They were supportive for everyone and it was just a phenomenal event. Okay, Talk with the Doc is back next Tuesday and we're focusing on the Bunch Park area. We're going to have the event at 6 PM at the senior center. While it won't be in Bunch Park, the main conversation will be beautifification for Bunch Park area. And we're not in Bunch Park because there is another event utilizing the space. But if you are from the Bunch Park area or you're concerned about beautifification for Bunch Park, please come and let's have a conversation about beautifying Bunch Park. Please save the date May 16th for the mind health wellness symposium. This is our second symposium. This year the symposium will focus on the issue for adults caring the care for the caregiver. So many of us like myself is caring for someone whether it's a child, someone may be handicapped or maybe an a parent. And sometimes we forget to care for ourselves and do the things that we need to or need assistance for taking care of someone. This symposium is going to talk about mind wellness for you the

caregiver. Alongside we will also have a teen um program addressing stress and anxiety. and we're hosting stress and anxiety for our teens and young adults because um suicide is is on the rise among our teen population. Many of our teams are suffering from significant stress and anxiety and depression. So parallel, we'll be hosting four mind wellness for our young teens and adults. So please save the date. It will be a breakfast starting at 900 a.m. till 12 on Saturday. And please do not forget, we are still taking applications from the residents for the best businesses in Miami Gardens. Recognize your business. Um please um sponsor them. Please vote for them so that they can be recognized and be awarded at our best business breakfast. Of course, I can't go without making a health tip, right? Well, did you guys know it is child abuse month? We knew about autism and its awareness, but child abuse is also recognized in the month of April. We often use the term see something, say something. But often many of us see things going on with children and don't want to get involved.

Don't want to say anything. I just want to recognize that the reporting of child abuse and neglect does not require you to prove child abuse and neglect, but it does recognize you to say something. So if you don't know the number, 1 8004224453 is the national hotline and for Florida it's 1 800-9622873. Please assist a child who is needing assistance from whether it is physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, or even sexual abuse. You don't have to prove it, but you do need to say something. Thank you. And that's my report.

Thank you, Councilwoman. Vice Mayor,

thank you, Mr. Mayor. Uh let me first uh commend my colleagues. uh as I said often you all uh we all collectively have a number of outstanding initiatives that that has gone before that keeps us uh all busy. Um, so I just want to commend each of you for the work that you all do and what we collectively do on a daily basis. And I give a huge shout out in administrative um support um uh appreciation month to our city staff that works diligently every single day to address the needs of our residents and to keep our city moving forward. You all are definitely the wind beneath our wings and we wouldn't be the city that we are without each of you. So, I just want to from the bottom of my heart say thank you for your work um and your dedication to keeping Miami Gardens moving forward in the right direction. Um and of course to our amazing uh charter officers who uh no matter what time of the day we call, no matter what day of the week we call, you all answer. Um and it's very appreciative. So, I know we pay you good, but you you answer and and you work and it there's no amount of money can measure up to the work that you all do. So, thank you for that. Um, I also uh want to take some time to highlight uh our city university partnership uh two years ago, maybe three at this point. When I first Oh, no, it's a little longer than that. When I first got in office, I uh had this brilliant idea to bring or what I believe is brilliant to bring accessible and affordable education to Miami Gardens residents by offering college classes out of our community centers and partnering with our local institutions to uh provide cred uh uh accredited uh college courses. And let me say uh Mr. Sherman Gent, our director of education development, have been doing an outstanding job with getting our

residents placed in these programs. Uh we currently have 65 residents engaged in programming this spring term. 20 residents are enrolled in phabbotomy technician program that's offered out of uh Betty T. Ferguson and 20 residents are enrolled in principle of marketing, a three credit course and our business specialist program powered by Miami date college. So, I just wanted to highlight how important residents are uh uh benefiting from these services. In addition to that, 10 residents recently completed construction trade AVAC training with Miami Day College earlier this month. And I will also be attending Miami Day College uh graduation ceremony this coming Saturday uh to celebrate our residents that would be walking on the stage. Coming up on Thursday, April third 30th, I'll be partnering with our school board member for District 1, Dr. Steve Gallen III for the business uh uh vendors fair at the uh recreational complex. Beginning at 10:00 a.m., attendees will earn SBE certifi uh certifications and receive guidance on applying for open solicitations. For more information, please contact scholarship miam gardensfl.gov And on Friday, May 1st, I am partnering with our state representative, Felicia Robinson, to present AI, artificial intelligence in the gardens, a day of innovation. This would be a threepart series reaching all ages here in Miami Gardens. In the morning, we would have hands-on fun exposure to AI and coding linked to local education pathways for our local youth at Bunch Park. In the afternoon, we'll be at the senior family center engaging our seniors with AARP, digital literacy approach and senior uh planet AI offerings. And in the evening,

we will wrap up at the senior family center for the AI expo and vendor showcase aimed at small businesses and workforce stakeholders. Stay tuned for more details on how to be a part of the AI in the gardens experience. Uh but in the meantime, if you would like to uh get more information or uh volunteer or just come out, you can see my legislative analyst, Mr. Anthony Stewart, uh for more information. He'll get you in the right direction. As always, the first Tuesday of each month, I have open office hours uh that are held at the Betty T. Ferguson Center in the educational wing. No appointment is needed. you can come and meet with me between the hours of 4 and 6 on a one-on-one basis. And then immediately following the open office hours, uh I'll meet you at Starbucks for our table talk Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Um and that is another uh initiative to help address the answers uh in the concerns and to hear ideas in real time. Um we all for the most part work uh multiple jobs. Um so a lot of times the response is a delayed response. So creating platforms like this is giving you an opportunity that we can address a lot of those concerns. So again uh that is on the first Tuesday of each month. Uh we also have some F1 community tickets for Formula 1 tickets. Uh if you would like to attend, please uh contact Mrs. Stewart um so that we can get those tickets out to you. If you have not experienced it, I strongly encourage you to at least go out there one time just to see what it's all about. It's in your back uh your uh backyard, so you should uh at least go out there. So, see Mr. Stewart uh for our community tickets for the Friday F1 event. That ends my report, Mr. Not me, Mr. Stewart. That ends my report, Mr. Mayor. Thank you.

The vice mayor failed to state that he'll be paying for coffee at Starbucks if you guys come out to I don't have a report. Mr. Manager uh Mr. Mayor, Vice Mayor, uh before I I give just one one little thing, um Councilwoman Baskin, I'll yield to you to make the announcement regarding the 27th Avenue.

All right. I just wanted to um say thank you to our amazing city manager um office who has helped to push forward the project on 27th Avenue. A lot of the residents were complaining about the um wall that was an ugly eyesore coming into the city from Myar on 27th Avenue, but they have started uh demolition today and the project is expected to take a couple of months. Um so that's it. Thank you to our city manager and also to our residents, especially Miss Linda Mobley who helped us to get the signatures to make sure this project was done correctly. Thank you.

Thank you. And Mr. Mayor, I want to thank uh Deputy City Manager Craig Clay and the capital staff for uh staying on top of this project and moving that project along. So, I just wanted to recognize them for that. Uh you're welcome Mr. Mayor, I I do want to offer an apology to Councilwoman Wilson. Um, Councilwoman, I did talk to the police chief last night in regards to what happened and and I want I I want you to know that we're going to be following up on that. I find that unacceptable. Um, customer service starts with us and it it should always be first with us in particularly and I it bothered me. So, the chief and I did have a conversation regarding that incident. So, we will be following up that. and to Miss Sad Deborah Wright. Um, in in regards to your incident, I I apologize for that. Um, but we'll be following up on your incident as well. Uh, so that we'll make sure that those things will be addressed in the future and those things won't happen in the future. Okay.

Thank you. That's it, Mr. Mayor. I appreciate. Thank you, Madam Attorney. I don't have a report, but I want the vice mayor to know that Mr. McCoy has already contacted Anthony about his tickets to F1. You know, I I run into Mr. Coy and and in and uh in Walmart quite often, Mr. Clerk. No report. No report. Not from the International Municipal. All right. Now, I need a motion to adjourn this meeting. Motion. It's been moved and seconded. Show this meeting adjourned.