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“Once you go out, there was so much traffic. I felt like I was a hostage in my home,” resident Margaret Kendrick told the council, describing long delays and difficulty entering and exiting her neighborhood during recent events. Another resident, Cornelius Lee, said his trip home after a soccer match took “a hour and 45 minutes” to travel a route that normally takes 10–15 minutes and asked for a stadium representative to explain the MOT (maintenance of traffic) plan at a future meeting.

Speakers complained that event-related traffic plans prioritize stadium patrons over residents, that neighborhood entry passes are confusing in practice, and that inconsistent instructions from law enforcement increase delays. Gloria Cason and others said event parking frequently occurred on front lawns and in ways that blocked access to homes. Several residents requested clearer advance notice of events, larger or more prominent signage, and promoter responsibility for posting parking direction signs.

Public commenters also raised separate but related concerns about code enforcement and traffic citations. Phyllis Larkin said people received school‑zone tickets on a day when school was closed and asked how those citations would be resolved; she described the fines as expensive and said she had received a ticket. Mary Cooper and other long‑time residents criticized frequent code‑enforcement citations, saying notices sometimes appear suddenly on doors and that fines can be difficult for low‑income homeowners to pay. Dr. James Davis asked for a full financial accounting of the city’s recent Juneteenth event and said residents expect disclosure of costs.

Speakers proposed several remedies: ask stadium operators to present their MOT plans to the council; publish and distribute advance notices to neighborhoods before events; increase on‑site signage and promoter responsibilities for parking direction; consider permits for event parking on private property; and review code‑enforcement notice procedures to provide warnings before fines are charged.

No formal council action on these requests was taken at the meeting. The city manager and council members acknowledged receiving the concerns during the public‑comment period and one council member offered to meet with a young community organizer after the meeting to discuss a volunteer outreach program.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Miami Gardens Regular Council Meeting July 9th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Several Miami Gardens residents told the city council July 9 that traffic plans for stadium events have left neighborhoods gridlocked and homeowners unable to access their properties, sometimes for hours.","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},6176024,"City Council accepts FY 2024 annual audit; auditor reports no significant findings",200,3972541,4173280,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5350612-d504307918b9bd3061e2fd1cca56ba7a&start=3972&end=4173","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5350612-d504307918b9bd3061e2fd1cca56ba7a/thumbnail_3972541.jpg","/articles/6176024/Miami-Gardens/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/City-Council-accepts-FY-2024-annual-audit-auditor-reports-no-significant-findings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6176024-f5667f5177cfbf1168f81019fbb24ed4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771105798&Signature=PDM4hiy2XLS1qcNtxYRhbEfNV1-1KxxbwSoncs2BkyvuixmX6AMVr76sAQXdYw2linQCFA8eCnBod9TvqhA7pXfJrQBTutwMxzt7FuW0djPCG~5CLq9TIlFb5CAo1kiVYJFfiRtcNY0xPHBqzEA3glQ2cDZk4UkC8jjhZJCqVkLMXtE-CZ5qY4BdSJDl5BYVQ-uyTPnE16369JxoIKy9CNm04eqz1DlbCQ1kosmEDqzvgfJqfKDI53tdM0jhEShpZDlJnDJ6MYegMZqGaxyD33wojohy1pJG4XfMXKWCAcyC8a4vd-D53d62CzJNsS6tHrZYo4i4U8vtlaWdjPkm0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Miami Gardens City Council accepted the city’s fiscal year 2024 annual audit during its July 9 meeting, after the auditor reported that the city met generally accepted auditing standards and that no significant disagreements with management arose.

Anthony Brunson of Anthony Brunson, PA, presented the audit and introduced Jean Borno, a partner who led the field work. Brunson said, “the city has satisfied all of those standards,” adding that the audit did not include operational or forensic reviews and that accounting practices were consistent with industry standards.

Brunson told the council the city maintains a “pretty strong internal control environment” and that one bookkeeping adjustment was necessary related to bond‑proceeds accounting after recent refinancing activity. He said there were no disagreements with management and no difficulties in completing the audit.

Following the presentation the council moved and seconded the resolution accepting the audit. The clerk recorded votes from Councilwoman Baskin, Councilwoman Leon, Councilwoman Powell, Councilwoman Wilson, Councilwoman Julian and Mayor Harris; the council approved the resolution 6-0.

Council members asked no follow‑up questions in the public discussion. The auditor said he would be available to answer additional questions, and the council accepted the report for the record.","City Council accepted the City of Miami Gardens' fiscal year 2024 annual audit from Anthony Brunson, PA, after the auditor told the council the city satisfied auditing standards and there were no significant disagreements with management; council approved the resolution 6-0.",{"_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},6176028,"City Council adopts ordinance restricting opaque commercial window coverings; businesses given time to comply",53,3825965,3879005,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5350612-d504307918b9bd3061e2fd1cca56ba7a&start=3825&end=3879","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5350612-d504307918b9bd3061e2fd1cca56ba7a/thumbnail_3825965.jpg","/articles/6176028/Miami-Gardens/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/City-Council-adopts-ordinance-restricting-opaque-commercial-window-coverings-businesses-given-time-to-comply","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6176028-54aaef4e49b63ce048bbd90ec164b96d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771105798&Signature=GD1DiPuZglvZ6W-iyCusscCMZbvXHs7KKU5YNIRmddDaOh-FBV8nS8EmrlOZvWrR4mcenx9O66wISjnuYXYVgR-MVN2kYqCRvmzZyyTQPxgyY-7Qn1qw2J3l1dIIGDadnmGmyeFM-2iLHa6JqrkihlQG41HcqkESS~be1QKdCF5MqM9KH-LCdx0QlegOfYRrcFm7ii5Yb2wKpcQTGTe9n81xsotmdy520XUvuVGuN7MNMQRNnf3bX-KHxskohHAyW2XWOSIYp2iaaxSozXQ5U5cbduwKQjMXYjpLVDtxkj4-iZxlAbmFNH66JsoGWTcfvMBe3IerP93pa8WHUivMHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Miami Gardens City Council adopted an ordinance July 9 that will require commercial businesses to keep storefront windows clear except when shutters or board‑ups are necessary for hurricanes or other weather events.

City Attorney explained the measure as intended to address businesses that “have shutters, bars, opaque windows during the daytime, and and night all day, every day,” calling that appearance “an eyesore.” The ordinance goes into effect immediately, but properties have until June 1, 2026, to come into compliance; the city manager may grant an additional year where good cause is shown.

The change amends Chapter 16, Article 3 of the City of Miami Gardens Code of Ordinances to create Section 16‑61, titled “window openings.” The ordinance includes a severability clause and language to allow inclusion in the city code and an effective date.

Council members moved and seconded the ordinance on a second reading public hearing and approved it by roll call vote, 6-0. Councilwoman Baskin, Councilwoman Leon, Councilwoman Powell, Councilwoman Wilson, Councilwoman Julian and Mayor Harris recorded affirmative votes.

The city did not provide a compliance‑cost estimate at the meeting and did not identify enforcement timelines beyond the June 1, 2026 compliance date and the manager’s discretionary extension. The city attorney said the rule is intended to limit permanent opaque coverings to storm events and improve commercial corridors’ daytime appearance.","Miami Gardens city council approved on second reading an ordinance to require clear daytime window openings for commercial properties except during storms; the ordinance takes immediate effect with a compliance deadline of June 1, 2026 and allows the city manager to grant up to one additional year.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6176033,"Community Development board adds interest earnings, professional‑services line for Miami Gardens Performing Arts Center design",56,429245,486165,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5350612-d504307918b9bd3061e2fd1cca56ba7a&start=429&end=486","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5350612-d504307918b9bd3061e2fd1cca56ba7a/thumbnail_429245.jpg","/articles/6176033/Miami-Gardens/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Community-Development-board-adds-interest-earnings-professionalservices-line-for-Miami-Gardens-Performing-Arts-Center-design","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6176033-12daf0e0b21416eaedd6dfb4f6256605/orig.mp4?Expires=1771105798&Signature=NE4pdAMm-R~~fpoM7iHUobfpzA~eb3CWOhG0TtUaIor0jzyawDL67y1cJ59sxmdUrVMGnHwtoNe0uLtZR1h0IpMIPaoR4BtXqn0MrgNcYIbZ7SR6zXHKzCBVhKwGqUtLVdN7jizBDIv5hgnqImj9xQr9xStwuSdcyry4PuS4M6lZoXfJwvQTFG-YL~Qpnoy08hrmlHNzrro3V7tGI00YmmduJ20e7pLJ2vtIPSVfloNmwBT1kv~Zb8Fyuc09Xwz6Ha~DgOpM05gJLm8n5A~L1HAB1shesEZOcdeB7nYPio3n4G35rgS9NpQLG6GqkFdIU9~KP0CoAw5wYB28BPTMIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Miami Gardens Community Development Agency board approved an amended budget July 9 that adds projected interest earnings on the revenue side and creates a professional‑services expenditure line for costs tied to development and design of the Miami Gardens Performing Arts Center.

The change “still presents a balanced budget,” a staff member told the board while presenting the amendment, and the board then voted to approve the revision. The motion passed on a roll call vote of 6-0.

The amendment adds projected interest earnings to the revenue estimates and establishes a professional‑services line item to cover costs associated with development and the design of the Miami Gardens Performing Arts Center. Board members did not state any dollar amounts or a timeline for expenditures during the presentation.

Board members moved and seconded the item and the clerk recorded votes for Board member Leon, Board member Powell, Board member Wilson, Board member Julian, Board member Baskin and Chair Harris. Chair Harris announced, “I vote yes. Motion passes 6 0.”

No additional details about contract terms, consultant names, or the schedule for the design work were provided at the meeting. The board did not attach a funding schedule in the public presentation; the staff presenter characterized the amendment as keeping the budget balanced and asked for the board’s approval.

The board adjourned the Community Development Agency portion of the meeting immediately after the vote.","The Miami Gardens Community Development Agency board approved a budget amendment adding projected interest earnings on the revenue side and a professional‑services expenditure line for development and design of the Miami Gardens Performing Arts Center; the board said the amended budget remains balanced and approved it 6-0.","actionData","errors"]

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