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Vice Mayor Robert Stevens presented the scholarship recognition and described the Miami Gardens Dream scholarship as an investment in students’ higher-education goals. “This scholarship is not just financial aid. It is a statement, a declaration that our city sees you, believe in your potential, and is willing to invest in your journey towards higher education,” Stevens said during the special presentation.

During the meeting the vice mayor asked two Silver Knights nominees from Miami Carol City Senior High School to come forward; the transcript names two students who were recognized and, according to the vice mayor, the city will award the Miami Gardens Dream scholarship at $1,000 each to the students identified in the meeting.

Council initiatives announced in reports included: Councilman Reggie Leon’s Night Camp, a free evening program at Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex from 6 to 10 p.m. offering cooking classes (presenter listed as Trick Daddy), swimming lessons, etiquette and entrepreneurship instruction; a farm-share distribution at Holy Family on June 28; and Councilwoman Powell’s planned July 26 free back-to-school physicals with more than 10 providers and immunizations as needed.

Councilwoman Baskin highlighted the Educator Impact gala and said she has received requests from additional schools to participate in the program after a pilot in Residential Area 1. Vice Mayor Stevens also thanked Home Depot and partners after a hurricane-supply distribution that served “over 300 vehicles.”

These presentations and announcements were ceremonial and informational; no formal votes were recorded on scholarships or program launches during the June 11 meeting. Council members encouraged resident participation in the events and said they will continue city programming that supports youth, education and public health.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Miami Gardens Regular Council Meeting June 11th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its June 11 meeting, the Miami Gardens City Council recognized Miami Gardens Dream scholarship recipients, announced $1,000 scholarships for two Silver Knights finalists, and described summer programs including Night Camp, a farm share and free back-to-school physicals.","taxTitle","Miami Gardens, Miami-Dade County, Florida","taxId",2892,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6201672,"Miami Gardens council renames NW 12th Avenue 'Links Incorporated Way' after public hearing",1131,2562000,3693000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3790274-e57d02f8bec5e6754f214d19f100178f&start=2562&end=3693","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3790274-e57d02f8bec5e6754f214d19f100178f/thumbnail_2562000.jpg","/articles/6201672/Miami-Gardens/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Miami-Gardens-council-renames-NW-12th-Avenue-Links-Incorporated-Way-after-public-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6201672-507b9ea6581e40037aeee42144875b18/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158236&Signature=dPmhVyM5QMFwcpS0wDpiI0DR6lZimDLcB~5XYDHLqE35UbsQIJ1Gs3y5s0gK8DT5-zQn2bn3W~Qi-o0Rvf5DsdjEcu98SBvOgRdGyuLYOuK2hI5nEZsNHq3w35uH4LgNYDoPkGY8iYyWAqiIEyd74mq7Fl57acxPpUPqYR38aKDp0c1Ji7y50SRy0KirwbPlEKNzVaM3XTfOItBCf2RL~L0-HJikUo-CnlM9A~XrDondQ7WXfTQoEahCo5C2C-flqza53PGfn~QsOz9BZqCRYQlo8dAVhksGZm2Grr3z6XcAuo6JQEZaqGnkrxDoi1tC9XlyrxuW1txP5naQeuEIfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On June 11, 2025, the Miami Gardens City Council voted unanimously 6-0 to adopt a resolution renaming Northwest Twelfth Avenue between Northwest 180th Drive and Northwest 180th Terrace as Links Incorporated Way.

Councilman Reggie Leon sponsored the resolution and asked the council to authorize the city manager to change street signage. The council held a public hearing and heard statements from representatives of local Links Incorporated chapters and a recorded message from U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson.

In a recorded statement, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson said the Links have been a long-serving volunteer organization and voiced support for the street naming: “The Links incorporated to me is the most elite organization for prominent women. For 70 years, these women have helped black youth become successful citizens,” she said.

Local chapter leaders described long-standing programs in Miami Gardens and the county, including voter-registration drives, scholarship fundraisers, health and wellness events and youth mentoring. Sabrina Thomas Knight, president of the Greater Miami chapter, said her chapter was founded Nov. 5, 1955, and outlined work with Florida Memorial University and community health programs. Theresa Brown, president of the Dade County chapter, described a scholarship endowment and volunteer programs that have supported Miami Gardens students.

The council recorded yes votes from Councilman Leon, Councilwoman Powell, Councilwoman Julian, Vice Mayor Robert Stevens, Councilwoman Baskin and Mayor Harris. The motion passed 6-0. Council members noted the renaming will create a visible, long-term recognition of the organization’s contributions to the city.","The City of Miami Gardens voted 6-0 on June 11, 2025 to rename a stretch of Northwest Twelfth Avenue as Links Incorporated Way, following testimonies from chapter presidents and a video message from U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6201676,"Miami Gardens council advances ordinance to limit permanent commercial window coverings",38,2425000,2463000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3790274-e57d02f8bec5e6754f214d19f100178f&start=2425&end=2463","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3790274-e57d02f8bec5e6754f214d19f100178f/thumbnail_2425000.jpg","/articles/6201676/Miami-Gardens/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Miami-Gardens-council-advances-ordinance-to-limit-permanent-commercial-window-coverings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6201676-0202680d7ccafc65c34cf9c7521aeafe/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158236&Signature=TvZ9byd3Bw559smGPpOO6wJEg4fkfoOmR4NrYKKFJQRquwmOkb5W3akMZgiwaWV9eLMH0CpxpCcEza8OtbrKAaX7OMD-uwo-La5CfpWK1QkCUGt2axKcH3SfwKtIYfaW6QSNOGyXsZBe8u7-9K6JJ2jOFSMskCT7MuOXLdK5OGQMVwmPDUmi9sbfuKK7g4BoipqoH4zlpAaXXXfGcPZpmeeMzGqBLmeswh49lDzWkeMVONU6fAqvOaJEKsp9cdnhooB6h-Z~IN2JNjtR9HwGMGv0sweVxgzreR5krairTts2K7wt~mOvib2jMUkKjWQBIeQ~xFN2FDD68xEWf1DsIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On June 11, 2025, the Miami Gardens City Council approved on first reading an ordinance to amend Chapter 16, Article 3 of the city code to create Section 16-61, titled “window openings,” targeting persistent commercial window coverings such as permanently lowered hurricane shutters and security bars.

The ordinance, sponsored by Vice Mayor Robert Stevens, is intended to address “eyesores” in commercial areas and give the city authority to improve the appearance of storefronts, the city attorney told the council. “This item addresses, commercial store windows where they have the awnings, the hurricane shutters that are down consistently instead of during hurricane season, or those where we have bars on the window,” the city attorney said.

The council voted unanimously 6-0 on its first reading; the item will return for a subsequent second reading before final adoption. Mayor Harris recorded a yes vote as did Councilwoman Baskin, Councilman Reggie Leon, Councilwoman Powell, Councilwoman Lyndall Julian and Vice Mayor Stevens.

Council members did not debate amendments at the June 11 meeting. The city attorney said staff drafted the ordinance at the vice mayor’s request and that it aims to give the city a mechanism to address commercial façades where temporary hurricane protections are being used year-round.

Next steps: the ordinance will be placed on a future agenda for second reading and formal adoption. If adopted at second reading, the ordinance will amend the city code, repeal any conflicting language and include a severability clause as drafted.","On June 11, 2025, the Miami Gardens City Council voted 6-0 on first reading to create a new code section restricting persistent commercial window coverings such as hurricane shutters and bars, citing aesthetics and neighborhood appearance. The ordinance returns for a required second reading.","actionData","errors"]

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