City of Miami Gardens Regular Council Meeting July 22nd, 2026

The City of Miami Gardens held a regular council meeting on July 22, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions included the acceptance of a $95,000 donation of air conditioning units from FIFA World Cup 2026 to support city programs, which was approved by the council. Additionally, the council authorized the renaming of the Miami Gardens Performing Arts Center to the Oliver G. Gilbert Performing Arts Center, recognizing the commissioner who secured $33 million for the project. A significant policy discussion centered on the "Miami Gardens Residents First" policy aimed at improving resident access and traffic management during major events at Hard Rock Stadium. The council debated the clarity and implementation of this policy, ultimately voting to defer it to the second meeting in September for further refinement and public engagement. The meeting also included approval of the fiscal year 2026-27 millage and debt service rates related to a general obligation bond. Several motions passed without opposition, and the council honored outgoing Councilman Reggie Leon for his eight years of service.