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HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-February 26, 2020 RCMCITY OF OPA-LOCKA "The Great City" CLERK'S ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, February 26, 2020 7:00 P.M. Sherbondy Village Auditorium 215 Perviz Avenue Opa-locka, FL 33054 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Matthew Pigatt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at the Sherbondy Village Auditorium, 215 Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida. 2. ROLL CALL: The following members of the City Commission were present: Mayor Matthew A. Pigatt, Vice Mayor Chris Davis, Commissioner Sherelean Bass, Commissioner Alvin Burke and Commissioner Joseph L. Kelley. Also in attendance were: City Manager John E. Pate, City Attorney Bumadette Norris -Weeks, and City Clerk Joanna Flores. 3. INVOCATION: The invocation was delivered by Commissioner Sherelean Bass. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison. 5. AWARDS/PROCLAMATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA AND PULL LIST (deferrals and deletions): The following items were pulled from the Consent Agenda to be discussed separately under Action Items: pulled 13-1 and 13-3 (Commissioner Kelley). 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: It was moved by Vice Mayor Davis, seconded by Commissioner Bass to approve the agenda, consent agenda and pull list. There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Burke Yes Vice Mayor Davis Yes Commissioner Kelley Yes Commissioner Bass Yes 1 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - February 26, 2020 Mayor Pigatt Yes 8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Commission Meeting Minutes — February 12, 2020 It was moved by Commissioner Burke, seconded by Commissioner Bass to approve the minutes from the Regular Commission Meeting of February 12, 2020. There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Burke Yes Vice Mayor Davis Yes Commissioner Kelley Yes Commissioner Bass Yes Mayor Pigatt Yes 9. DISTRICT ONE/DISTRICT TWO - COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Larry Gardner, Commissioner Barbara Jordan's Office, District I, announced the 7th Annual Black Heritage Festival that will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Betty T. Ferguson Center in Miami Gardens. Louis Antoine, Commissioner Jean Monestime's Office, District II, said he is working on Commissioner Kelley's request to have an event in the City hosted by District II. 10. PUBLIC PRESENTATION: 1. Edgar V. Wright, Partnership Specialist U.S. Census Bureau Ref: 2020 Census — Establishing a Complete Count Committee Mr. Wright said beginning on March 12, 2020 residents will start receiving invitations to participate in the Census. They are working with the community to set up locations where people can come and complete their census. 11. CITIZENS' INPUT: Giavonti Dukes, 1820 Rutland Street, Opa-locka, FL, said her daughter participates in track on the park and there was an opportunity for her to be sponsored through Jackson Health, but was told she could not because the City no longer accepts vendor applications. Also, she wants her daughter to be a part of the afterschool program, but the City does not accept CDS. Even Teen Upward Bound who occupies the building and run their own program accepts the funding. Audrey Dominguez, 1147 Jann Avenue, Opa-locka, FL, thanked Commissioner Bass for putting on a nice Valentine's Day event; she hopes it will be bigger and better next year. She said she went to pay her water bill and no one was available to take her payment because they were at 2 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - February 26, 2020 lunch. Also, when they did come and take her payment, she was treated rudely. She asked if that was the treatment they were going to continue to receive moving forward as a paying customer. Dorothy Johnson, 13724 NW 22nd Place, Opa-locka, FL, asked for the status of Channel 77. She also said she is concerned about the public relations person because years ago the City spent thousands of dollars for a public relations person and nothing was done. The 305 Coalition is starting back up and there will be round table discussions regarding the dissolution of the City despite the City's efforts because there are too many questions. She also said she heard about a Facebook live last night about dissolving the City, but was unable to view the video. She reminded the City that everyone does not have Facebook and cannot receive the information. Rodnika Cockroft, 2350 NW 140th Street, Opa-locka, FL, said she is concerned about the City dissolving and does not want to see it happen. She said she is ready to start a campaign to help out in any way to save the City. She asked if there were specific people in the County or State representatives that are against this happening. She also asked if there were other City's being affected by this decision because her organization is statewide and can assist. Vice Mayor Davis said he hears the concerns loud and clear regarding the City and as a long standing community activist he knows this will take the help of community leaders and residents to save the City. Commissioner Bass said she was told that the public access channel will be up and running soon. She also informed the residents that "It takes a village to raise a child" and it will take everyone to come together and strategize to save the City. Commissioner Kelley asked the manager to look into the first citizens concern because it falls under his staff. He is equally concerned about the ongoing complaints of bad customer service in the water office; he thought it would have been resolved by now. He also said he knows there are people who want to see the City dissolved and will do what he can to prevent that from happening. Mayor Pigatt thanked the residents for coming up and expressing their concerns. He said he will be meeting with the manager next week to address the water bill concerns. He said he is confused to hear about people wanting to dissolve the City because he has not heard this anywhere. The City has a fairly new commission, manager and attorney and has been taking strides to turn the city around. State Representative James Bush is also actively working on behalf of the City and traveling to Tallahassee to meet with legislators and request funding to ensure that the City is good despite outsiders trying to do away with it. 12. ACTION ITEMS: 13-1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ("RFP") FOR A PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING CONSULTANT; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager 3 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - February 26, 2020 The above resolution was read by Attorney Norris -Weeks. It was moved by Commissioner Burke, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis for discussion. Commissioner Kelley said he understands the need for PR, but he has always maintained that the City's best PR is itself. He asked the manager if the RFP is a commitment or just to see what is out there. City Manager Pate said after the RFP is put out it will have to come back to the commission. Vice Mayor Davis said he supports the item so the City can be painted in a positive light. Mayor Pigatt thanked the manager for bringing forth the item so the City can tell its story that it is a strong community and it is going to shine. The being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Burke Yes Vice Mayor Davis Yes Commissioner Kelley Yes Commissioner Bass Yes Mayor Pigatt Yes 13-3. AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF UP TO TEN (10) POLICE VEHICLES IN . AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE ALLOCATED BUDGET FOR FLEET VEHICLES; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Commissioner Burke The above resolution was read by Attorney Norris -Weeks. It was moved by Vice Mayor Davis, seconded by Commissioner Bass for discussion. Mayor Pigatt asked the manager what was the need for the purchase. City Manager Pate said after evaluation it was determined that the police department vehicles are outdated and in dire need of replacement. All of the officers do not even have vehicles to use. He asked the representative from Enterprise Fleet Management to come and make a presentation. Account Executives Christina Harris and Katherine Williams gave an overview on the services being offered along with the vehicles once the City enters into an agreement with the company. Commissioner Kelley said while he is not anti -police, he stands on the side of the tax payer. He said vehicles were purchased in the past and employees were having accidents and not being held accountable. He asked who was going to monitor the vehicles once they are assigned. 4 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - February 26, 2020 City Manager Pate said he plans to implement a citywide policy on how the vehicles will be assigned and ensure they are maintained; this will be created and provided to the commission in advance. Commissioner Kelley wants to ensure that the vehicles are on the streets policing the community and not being taken home. Commissioner Burke asked if the ten (10) vehicles will be patrol vehicles. City Manager Pate said all ten (10) of the vehicles will be on the road. None of them will be assigned to an administrator. Vice Mayor Davis said there has been violence and shootings near Glorietta Gardens where the children have to walk to and from school. He said he is in support of the item because it is needed. Mayor Pigatt said there is an urgent need to ensure that the police have cars to patrol the streets. He thanked the manager and Enterprise for the services they will be providing to the City. City Attorney Norris -Weeks said since it is an emergency item she will need a copy of a contract to review to ensure it is in a form acceptable to the city attorney. There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Burke Yes Vice Mayor Davis Yes Commissioner Kelley Yes Commissioner Bass Yes Mayor Pigatt Yes 13. CONSENT AGENDA: 13-2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PIGGYBACK PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (ITB 2016-04) FROM THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH WITH ARROW ASPHALT & ENGINEERING, INC. FOR STREET REPAIRS RELATED TO NW 141sT STREET, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $93,680.00 AND IN A CONTRACT FORM TO BE APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager The above resolution was read by Attorney Norris -Weeks. It was moved by Commissioner Bass, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis to pass the resolution. The motion passed by a 5-0 vote. 5 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - February 26, 2020 Commissioner Burke Yes Vice Mayor Davis Yes Commissioner Kelley Yes Commissioner Bass Yes Mayor Pigatt Yes 14. NEW ITEMS: 15. PLANNING & ZONING: A. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, RECOMMENDING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT APPROVAL FOR THE. CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A SELF STORAGE FACILITY ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12940 NW 27TH AVENUE AND THE ADJACENT PARCEL LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF NW 129TH STREET AND NW 27TH AVENUE AND IDENTIFIED BY FOLIOS 08-2128-004-0031 AND 08-2128-004-0022, IN THE B-2 AND B-3 ZONING DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager Deferred from 02/12/2020 RCM The above resolution was read by Attorney Norris -Weeks. Planning & Community Development Director Gregory Gay said this is the third (3`a) part of a three part item and was deferred from the last meeting because the attorneys for the developer had some concerns with the agreement. Changes were considered on page 4, paragraph 7 and 8 where it speaks on determination of the project. Changes were considered on page 5 where it speaks to the clarification of reporting. Changes were considered under paragraph 9G regarding the modifying of the site plan with change made to the floor plan itself. Changes were considered under paragraph 9H which is to be confirmed with the client. Changes were considered under paragraph 9I which speaks to City officials coming on to the property with sufficient notice to ensure the work is being done. Changes were considered under paragraph 9K regarding the hiring of residents; they asked that at least two job fairs be held to allow for employment. Changes were considered under paragraph 9M relating to construction and development and permitting. He said staff does not have a problem with what is being proposed and is recommending approval at this time. Commissioner Burke asked if there was a timeline for when construction was to start on the project. Mr. Gay said they would have twelve months to initiate the permit and then an additional six months as issues arise that have to be addressed before moving forward; roughly eighteen months. Commissioner Kelley said he hopes the residents will benefit from gainful employment through 6 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - February 26, 2020 the development of the project. Mayor Pigatt opened the floor for a public hearing. There being no persons to speak on the public hearing, the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Vice Mayor Davis, seconded by Commissioner Bass for discussion. City Attorney Norris -Weeks recommended that the commission vote on an amendment to the changes mentioned by Mr. Gay. A motion was made to amend the development agreement to include the changes as stated into the record by Mr. Gay. It was moved by Vice Mayor Davis, seconded by Commissioner Bass to pass the amendment. There being no further discussion, the motion on the amendment passed by a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Burke Yes Vice Mayor Davis Yes Commissioner Kelley Yes Commissioner Bass Yes Mayor Pigatt Yes There being no discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Burke Yes Vice Mayor Davis Yes Commissioner Kelley Yes Commissioner Bass Yes Mayor Pigatt Yes 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED RELATED TO THE FORMER COUNTY -OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 ALI-BABA AVENUE, OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, TO PERMIT THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA TO DEVELOP SUCH PROPERTY FOR INFILL HOUSING RATHER THAN A TOT LOT AND TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager The above resolution was read by Attorney Norris -Weeks. Mr. Gay said the item was presented before and they are looking to move the tot lot to another location in the area and build residential housing at the property. Mayor Pigatt opened the floor for a public hearing. 7 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - February 26, 2020 Dorothy Johnson, 13724 NW 22nd Place, Opa-locka, FL, said she is concerned about the greenspace in the area. There are a lot of children in the area and she wants them to have a place to play. She said the property was sold in 2016 for one amount, but the City only received a check for ten percent (10%) of the proceeds and she is concerned about that as well. There being no further persons to speak on the public hearing, the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Vice Mayor Davis, seconded by Commissioner Bass for discussion. Commissioner Kelley said if the City is going to vote to pass this, then he hopes they will find another location for a tot lot. Mayor Pigatt asked the manager about the selling of the property in 2016. Mr. Gay said the property was declared as surplus along with several others in the area and they put the property out for RFP where they had bidders who wanted to purchase the property. It was then that they made the discovery that there was a deed restriction on it and it could not be sold. The winning bidder was given back their funds. Commissioner Burke said the property should have never been put on the surplus property list. He said until staff is held accountable, this will continue to happen. There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 4-1 vote. Commissioner Burke Yes Vice Mayor Davis Yes Commissioner Kelley Yes Commissioner Bass Yes Mayor Pigatt No B. APPEALS: 16. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARING: A. FIRST READING ORDINANCE(S): 1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 15-06 ENACTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION ON MAY 13, 2015 (THE "MASTER ORDINANCE") AND ORDINANCE NO. 15-07 ENACTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION ON MAY 13, 2015 (THE "SERIES ORDINANCE") WHICH PROVIDED FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $3,494,000 TAX- EXEMPT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REVENUE AND REFUNDING NOTE, SERIES 2015A AND $5,106,000 TAXABLE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REVENUE NOTE, SERIES 2015B (COLLECTIVELY, "THE NOTES"), IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE TERMS OF A PROPOSAL BY CITY NATIONAL BANK OF FLORIDA (THE "BANK") TO MODIFY THE TERMS OF THE NOTES; AUTHORIZING RELATED AMENDMENTS TO THE NOTES AND TO THE NOTES AGREEMENT, DATE MAY 29, 2015, BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE BANK; AUTHORIZING CITY OFFICIALS 8 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - February 26, 2020 TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS AND TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE FOREGOING; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager The above ordinance was read by Attorney Norris -Weeks. Mayor Pigatt opened the floor for a public hearing. There being no persons to speak on the public hearing, the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Vice Mayor Davis, seconded by Commissioner Kelley to pass the ordinance. There being no discussion, the motion on the ordinance passed by a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Burke Yes Vice Mayor Davis Yes Commissioner Kelley Yes Commissioner Bass Yes Mayor Pigatt Yes B. SECOND READING ORDINANCE(S)/PUBLIC HEARING: C. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: 17. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Pate said beginning in March on the Friday before the Regular Commission Meeting he will be providing a report to the commission in regards to the five year recovery plan and the Auditor General's 99 Findings. He said every day since he has been working for the City he has discovered something new and is working toward resolving all of the issues. He thanked the commission and the community for being welcoming and said he is hopeful that he will be able to move the City forward. City Attorney Norris -Weeks announced an attorney/client session pursuant to F.S. 286.011 will be held on March 11, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at Sherbondy Village Community Center located at 215 Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, FL 33054. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss pending litigation in The Brown Law Group, LLC VS. City of Opa-locka Case No. 2019-027913CA01. 18. OFFICIAL BOARD REPORTS: 19. MAYOR/COMMISSION REPORT: 1. Joseph L. Kelley a) Parks & Recreation Summit b) Ingram Park Improvements c) 2020 Census Commissioner Kelley said he is proposing a parks summit for everyone to come up with a 1, 3, 5 year plan to find ways to bring more services and resources to the City in the area of leisure 9 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - February 26, 2020 services. He would like for this to be done in August since it is the end of the summer. He is still waiting to receive the timeline for the improvements at Ingram Park. He did not address the 2020 Census as a presentation was made at the beginning of the meeting. He thanked everyone for their efforts with the seniors fishing trip held on yesterday in South Bay, it was a success. While they took the new bus, he reminded the manager that the signage needs to be placed on it for identification. The Easter Egg Hunt is forth coming and all of the youth will be invited to attend. The Walking One Stop is going to be held on April 27, 2020 and he is waiting for the manager to provide the location. He invited the residents to attend Farm Share that will be held on March 4, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Vice Mayor Davis announced that he will be attending a tenant's association meeting at Cordoba Courts Apartments to give an update on behalf of the City and invited the commission to attend. Mayor Pigatt said he will not be able to attend the meeting because of work responsibilities. City Manager Pate said he will ensure staff from the Police Department and Code Enforcement are in attendance. Mayor Pigatt reminded everyone that the City is currently under oversight and Bob Inzer with the Florida League of Cities came down and met with him, staff and others and then provided a favorable report to the Auditor General on the accomplishments achieved by the City. He said the City needs to be showcased in a positive light moving forward by getting everyone engaged. He thanked everyone involved in the process of turning the City around. 20. OFFICIAL BOARD APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Pigatt appointed Jocelyn Ferguson to the Community Relations Recreation & Activities Board. 21. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the commission, it was moved by Commissioner Burke, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK 10 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - February 26, 2020