1 00:06:46,740 --> 00:06:58,660 I call it to order the special city council meeting on this September 8th, 2026. It's approximately 450. Mr. Clerk, call the roll, please. Councilwoman Vaskin. 2 00:06:58,820 --> 00:07:11,840 Present. Councilwoman Wilson. Present. Councilwoman Powell. Councilwoman Julian. Here. Vice President Stevens. Maris. I'm present. You have quorum. All right, please stand for the invocation and pleasure of allegiance. 3 00:07:11,840 --> 00:07:12,740 Is 4 00:07:21,380 --> 00:07:27,360 there Heavenly Father, we thank you for this time of work and the fellowshiping together 5 00:07:27,720 --> 00:07:34,880 making sure that the city is well-organized, well-planned for, let this meeting be held in 6 00:07:34,880 --> 00:07:36,380 peace in Jesus' name, amen. 7 00:07:36,780 --> 00:07:37,020 Amen. 8 00:07:38,460 --> 00:07:39,140 To 9 00:07:42,020 --> 00:07:49,100 flag the United States of America and to republic for which it stands, one nation under God, 10 00:07:49,820 --> 00:07:52,620 indivisible with liberty and justice for all. 11 00:07:52,620 --> 00:07:52,660 All 12 00:07:59,440 --> 00:08:06,220 right, before we get started, I want to welcome my newest council member, Mr. 13 00:08:06,420 --> 00:08:06,920 Paul Wilson. 14 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:09,280 I give it up for Mr. Wilson. 15 00:08:10,200 --> 00:08:10,740 Welcome, sir. 16 00:08:11,240 --> 00:08:15,020 I'd like to address the council or me, you know, address the residents. 17 00:08:16,020 --> 00:08:22,880 I just want to say I'm super excited to be here to do the business of District 2. 18 00:08:23,360 --> 00:08:26,200 In Miami Gardens, I'm excited to get to work. 19 00:08:26,200 --> 00:08:29,580 and that's it sir, shake the hands for me, that's all. 20 00:08:50,620 --> 00:08:57,820 Mr. Clerk, show councilwoman Powell and vice mayor Steven's present. 21 00:08:58,940 --> 00:08:59,100 All right, 22 00:09:02,830 --> 00:09:04,090 we're on resolutions. 23 00:09:04,570 --> 00:09:09,750 Item 4.1, a resolution to the City Council, City of Miami-Guarded Slaughter, confirming Mayor 24 00:09:09,750 --> 00:09:14,690 Rodney Harris' nomination of blank to fill the vacancy and residential area seat for until 25 00:09:14,690 --> 00:09:19,930 So the candidate elected in November 3rd, 2026 to run off election is sworn into office. 26 00:09:20,290 --> 00:09:24,590 Provided for representation, provided for an effective date in response by Mayor Harris. 27 00:09:25,430 --> 00:09:30,850 All right, so council, as you guys know, I will seek for a representative resigned. 28 00:09:31,410 --> 00:09:40,190 And it is required by me to appoint someone to hold his seat until the election in November. 29 00:09:40,190 --> 00:09:46,410 And the person that I've chosen is Dr. Latoya Porter. 30 00:09:47,110 --> 00:09:52,090 She's a literacy coach and testing chair at Scott Lake Elementary. 31 00:09:52,090 --> 00:09:55,610 She's also a resident of seat four. 32 00:09:56,470 --> 00:09:59,010 And she's very active in our community. 33 00:09:59,670 --> 00:10:03,510 And she also was a part of the charter review committee. 34 00:10:03,510 --> 00:10:14,490 So I'm asking for your conferment of this young lady to represent seat for until November 3rd. 35 00:10:16,400 --> 00:10:17,380 I need a motion on item. 36 00:10:17,600 --> 00:10:19,980 Motion to clarify the motion. 37 00:10:20,100 --> 00:10:25,260 The motion is to fill the blank on the resolution to include Dr. Torre Porter's name. 38 00:10:25,580 --> 00:10:25,940 Correct. 39 00:10:26,500 --> 00:10:26,680 Okay. 40 00:10:27,980 --> 00:10:29,520 It's been moved and seconded. 41 00:10:29,760 --> 00:10:31,140 Mr. Clerk, you want to call the roll? 42 00:10:31,440 --> 00:10:31,600 Yes. 43 00:10:31,880 --> 00:10:32,720 Councilwoman Vaskin. 44 00:10:32,980 --> 00:10:33,160 Yes. 45 00:10:33,160 --> 00:10:44,500 Councilman Wilson. Councilman Wilson, sorry. My bad. Sorry. Sorry. Yes. Councilman Powell. Yes. 46 00:10:44,780 --> 00:10:49,700 Councilman Julian. Yes. Vice Mayor Stevens. Yes. Mayor Harris. I vote yes. Most 47 00:10:49,700 --> 00:10:55,560 of the past is 6-0. Now we're on to item 4.2. A resolution should the City Council of 48 00:10:55,560 --> 00:10:59,020 City of Miami-Guarded Florida, ratifying the election results of the general election 49 00:10:59,020 --> 00:11:01,300 The motion held on August 18th, 2020. 50 00:11:06,320 --> 00:11:20,460 Results of the general election held on August 18th, 2026, for the purpose of electing a council member for residential area C2, and for declaring a result of said election, provided for adoption of representation, provided for an effective date, and this is sponsored by the city clerk, Mr. Clerk. 51 00:11:21,140 --> 00:11:26,860 Yeah, Mayor council, per code, I'm to bring the certified results before this council for approval by resolution. 52 00:11:27,280 --> 00:11:28,840 This is why the signs appear before you. 53 00:11:29,560 --> 00:11:30,860 All right, I need a motion on your side. 54 00:11:30,860 --> 00:11:38,660 motion second it's been moved in second it with the clerk you want to call the role councilman councilman Wilson 55 00:11:40,080 --> 00:11:41,680 Yes, I'm sorry 56 00:11:42,460 --> 00:11:45,260 Already in slips get out of control. It's happened 57 00:11:46,700 --> 00:11:48,260 Council on the box 58 00:11:49,600 --> 00:11:57,360 Yes, Council on the Julian yes vice-president councilman Vaskin. Yes, the Harris. I vote yes 59 00:11:57,360 --> 00:11:58,960 This motion passes 6-0. 60 00:11:59,500 --> 00:12:02,000 There are no more items before this council for the special meeting. 61 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:06,260 I need a motion to adjourn this, cap this meeting. 62 00:12:06,860 --> 00:12:07,300 So moved. 63 00:12:07,520 --> 00:12:07,960 Second. 64 00:12:08,260 --> 00:12:11,000 Been moved and seconded, all in favor, signify by saying aye. 65 00:12:11,240 --> 00:12:11,460 Aye. 66 00:12:12,140 --> 00:12:12,940 Any opposition? 67 00:12:13,660 --> 00:12:15,400 Show a non-show this meeting with adjournment. 68 00:12:16,180 --> 00:12:17,260 How much time do you...