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HomeMy Public PortalAbout03- March 11.2020 RCMCITY OF OPA-LOCKA "The Great City" CLERK'S ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, March 11, 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, March 11, 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 Alvin Burke and Commissioner Joseph L. Kelley. Also in attendance were: City Manager John E. Pate, City Attorney Burnadette Norris -Weeks, and City Clerk Joanna Flores. Commissioner Sherelean Bass was not in attendance. 3. INVOCATION: The invocation was delivered by Commissioner Joseph L. Kelley. 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): It was moved by Commissioner Burke, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis to approve the agenda, consent agenda and pull list. There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 4-0 vote. Commissioner Burke Yes Vice Mayor Davis Yes Commissioner Kelley Yes Commissioner Bass Not Present Mayor Pigatt Yes NEW ITEM: 14-1: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, 1 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - March 11, 2020 FLORIDA, OPPOSING HOUSE BILL 1209 AND SENATE BILL 1522 WHICH WOULD MAKE IT EASIER TO DISSOLVE VUNERABLE MUNICIPALITIES IN SPITE OF MEANINGFUL ATTEMPTS MADE TO ADDRESS FINANCIAL MATTERS AND OTHER MUNICIPAL CONCERNS TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE; PROVIDING FOR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS RESOLUTION; AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION. Sponsored by Commissioner Kelley and Vice Mayor Davis The above resolution was read by City Clerk Flores. It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis to amend the agenda to include Item 14-1. Mayor Pigatt asked what was the emergency need to place the add on item to the agenda at this time. Commissioner Kelley said he knows the house and the senate are in session and he believes now is the time to place the item on the agenda regarding where the City stands. There being no further discussion, the motion to amend the agenda to include Item 14-1 passed by a 4-0 vote. Commissioner Burke Yes Vice Mayor Davis Yes Commissioner Kelley Yes Commissioner Bass Not Present Mayor Pigatt Yes 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Burke to approve the agenda, consent agenda and pull list. There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 4-0 vote. Commissioner Burke Yes Vice Mayor Davis Yes Commissioner Kelley Yes Commissioner Bass Not Present Mayor Pigatt Yes 8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Commission Meeting Minutes — February 26, 2020 It was moved by Vice Mayor Davis, seconded by Commissioner Burke to approve the minutes from the Regular Commission Meeting of February 26, 2020. There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 4-0 vote. 2 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - March 11, 2020 Commissioner Burke Yes Vice Mayor Davis Yes Commissioner Kelley Yes Commissioner Bass Not Present Mayor Pigatt Yes 9. DISTRICT ONE/DISTRICT TWO - COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Larry Gardner, Commissioner Barbara Jordan's Office, District I, said he didn't have anything to announce, but will take any of the commission concerns back to Commissioner Jordan. Vice Mayor Davis thanked Commissioner Jordan for looking into the water billing issues. Commissioner Kelley said he would like to have a parks summit in the coming months and would like for the commissioner to attend and provide input. Mayor Pigatt thanked Commissioner Jordan for her support with the water billing, trash, roads, and the talk of taking the City's rights to rule. 10. PUBLIC PRESENTATION: 11. CITIZENS' INPUT: Jacqueline Lloyd, P.O. Box 771376, Coral Springs, FL, said she has a property on 2015 Lincoln Avenue that she purchased in 2012. She said she received a water bill for $20,000 Last month and a $2,800 flat rate this month. She said she was told she is being charged a flat rate for a five unit efficiency when she only collects $3,300 in rent. She is being charged the same amount as complex owners with twenty five units or more and that is not fair. She has spoken to everyone and she is tired of talking; she asked the commission for help. Dorothy Johnson, 13724 NW 22nd Place, Opa-locka, FL, said she is very disturbed about the article from last week and hopes that none of it is true. Eric Redmon, 2766 Villa Francine, Opa-locka, FL, thanked Commissioner Kelley, Commissioner Bass, Mr. Pate, Dorothy Johnson, Wilma Wilcox, and others for finally cleaning up Villa Francine. He went on to say that he is upset that there is someone that comes during citizens forum and bashes the commission or a citizen and he does not even live in the City anymore. He said the commission allows Brian Dennis to come to commission meetings and bash the City and now he has a podcast where he is bashing the City and it should not be allowed. Yvette Smith, 2015 Lincoln Avenue, Opa-locka, FL, said the water bill they are receiving is impossible because she has been there for seventeen years and lives alone and has never seen the water bill so high. There are times when there may be only two tenants renting at the units so where is the water going. 3 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - March 11, 2020 James Davis, 2015 Lincoln Avenue, Opa-locka, FL, said he has no wife or children and lives alone and there is no pool so the water bill cannot be so high; he does not understand. Prince Edwards, 2015 Lincoln Avenue, Opa-locka, FL, said he does not see how the water bill can be that much money when everyone lives alone. The landlord said she is going to sell the property and if she does, he will have nowhere to go because he has no family here. An explanation needs to be provided as to why the bill is so high and the City is saying it can't do anything about it. He does not think that this is fair. Lamar Jackson, Jr., 650 Dunad Avenue, Opa-locka, FL, said he sees the mayor on a video everyday saying that the City is going to be taken. He asked him to provide the status on where the City stands. Commissioner Kelley asked the manager if this is a zoning issue and that is why she is being asked to pay the flat rate. City Manager pate said this is his first time hearing about this and will need to get with the county to see where they stand with it. Commissioner Burke said he and the assistant city manager sat with Ms. Lloyd earlier that day and the assistant is now looking into the matter. Mayor Pigatt said the county has stepped in to handle the water billing and that includes the changing of old water meters. He asked the legislative aide to follow up with this case and provide the commission with the outcome. The house and senate bills are essentially dead at the moment and the City will keep moving forward in a positive direction. He asked the residents for patience and understanding and encouraged them to get the word out about the achievements that are taking place in the City. He also asked that information is provided to the public regarding the decorum when addressing the commission so they can be informed. 12. ACTION ITEMS: 13. CONSENT AGENDA: 13-1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE FLEET MANAGEMENT MASTER EQUITY LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ENTERPRISE FM TRUST, A DELAWARE STATUTORY TRUST, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO EMERGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 20-9736 PASSED BY THE CITY COMMISSION ON FEBRUARY 26, 2020, AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF UP TO TEN (10) POLICE VEHICLES PURSUANT TO THE OPEN-END (EQUITY) LEASE RATE QUOTE FOR A TOTAL MONTHLY RENTAL AMOUNT OF SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR DOLLARS AND THIRTY TWO CENTS ($674.32) PER VEHICLE; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager 4 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - March 11, 2020 13-2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, APPROVING A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR NEWLY LEASED VEHICLES AND A MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT AND FLEET RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR CURRENT FLEET VEHICLES WITH ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT, INC., A MISSOURI CORPORATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS PURSUANT TO EMERGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 20-9736 PASSED BY THE COMMISSION ON FEBRUARY 26, 2020; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager The above resolutions were read by Attorney Norris -Weeks. It was moved by Commissioner Burke, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis to pass the resolutions. The motion on the resolutions passed by a 4-0 vote. Commissioner Burke Yes Vice Mayor Davis Yes Commissioner Kelley Yes Commissioner Bass Not Present Mayor Pigatt Yes 14. NEW ITEMS: 15. PLANNING & ZONING: A. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 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 THE ANNUAL ADOPTED GENERAL, PROPRIETARY AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS BUDGETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2019 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2020, ADJUSTING REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES AS REFLECTED IN EXHIBIT "A" ; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY THE BUDGET; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR APPROPRIATION OF ALL BUDGETS AND EXPENDITURES ; PROVIDING FOR FEES CONSISTENT WITH APPROPRIATIONS AND AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager 5 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - March 11, 2020 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 Commissioner Burke, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis for discussion. Commissioner Kelley thanked the budget director for meeting with him earlier in the day to discuss the budget so he has better understanding. Mayor Pigatt thanked the manager and the current budget administrator for providing a format that lays out the specifics of the budget. He asked for an expense report year to date so they can see where the City is with the finances. There being no further discussion, the motion on the ordinance passed by a 4-0 vote. Commissioner Burke Yes Vice Mayor Davis Yes Commissioner Kelley Yes Commissioner Bass Not Present Mayor Pigatt Yes 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE IV, DIVISION I, ENTITLED "PURCHASING" OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA'S CODE OF ORDINANCES, SPECIFICALLY AMENDING SECTION 2-315 TO DELETE THE DEFINITION OF COMMODITY; TRANSFER CERTAIN LANGUAGE PERTAINING TO EXCLUSIONS FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICE TO SECTION 2-318 OF THE CITY'S OF CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR A DEFINITION OF "SUPPLIES" AND REPLACING THE WORD "COMMODITIES" WITH THE WORD "SUPPLIES" IN SECTION 2-315; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITION OF REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST (RLI); PROVIDING FOR A DEFINTION FOR REQUEST OR QUALIFICATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 2-316 TO CLARIFY THE AUTHOIRTY OF THE CITY MANAGER RELATING TO PURCHASES OF SUPPLIES AND CONTRACTUAL SERVICES; AMENDING, REPLACING AND RENUMBERING ALL SECTIONS 2-317, 2-318, 2-319, 2-320, AND 2-323 OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES; RENUMBERING ALL OTHER SECTIONS AS APPROPRIATE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; 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 Burke for discussion. 6 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - March 11, 2020 Vice Mayor Davis gave Kudos to management for bringing the ordinances as it will fulfill 12 of the Auditor General's "99 Findings". Commissioner Kelley asked if there was anything that should arise from passing this item. City Manager Pate said this item puts the City in line with other Cities that have been using this practice for years. Mayor Pigatt asked the manager to explain how the selection committee is chosen for the RFP's. City Manager Pate said his office chooses employees from different departments with different levels of expertise and skills to participate in the selection process. There being no further discussion, the motion on the ordinance passed by a 4-0 vote. Commissioner Burke Yes Vice Mayor Davis Yes Commissioner Kelley Yes Commissioner Bass Not Present Mayor Pigatt Yes B. SECOND READING ORDINANCE(S)/PUBLIC HEARING: C. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: 17. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Pate said he has attended multiple meetings since last week with the county regarding the water billing process. A workshop is forthcoming for residents to attend and receive information on the process. All mayors and managers in the county attended a meeting to address the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and it was informative. They were directed to pay special attention to the senior communities as they are affected by the virus more than any other age groups. He is looking into getting supplies, but everything is on back order at the moment. They are taking steps to ensure the police are practicing safe hygiene while on the road and also getting the word out about the virus through all of the City's media outlets. He attended the last Meet Me Monday and it was very productive, the residents were engaged and concerns were noted and will be addressed. Commissioner Kelley thanked the manager for attending Meet me Monday. He reiterated his desire to have a parks summit in the near future and requested that the seniors are included in the discussion. City Manager Pate said he needs direction from the commission on what the Cultural Arts Center building will be utilized for once the renovations are complete. Commissioner Kelley said that should be discussed during the strategic planning session and the commission can come up with ideas of services that will be provided to the residents in the area. 7 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - March 11, 2020 Commissioner Burke thanked the manager for attending Meet Me Monday and giving the residents reassurance on where the City is and plans for the future. He asked for an update on when Opa-TV is going to be back up and running so the citizens don't have to get all of their information from social media. Information Technology Director Nelson Rodriguez said the main reason the channel no longer exists is because the City no longer has a franchise agreement. They have included it in the budget agreement at a cost of seven hundred and sixty dollars per month, but they will need to sit down and discuss the cost of the service against the number of customers in the City. He informed the commission that only Comcast Cable TV users will have access to the channel and not any other providers. City Manager Pate said they also are looking in to setting up a YouTube Channel to also add to all of the avenues the City is utilizing to get the information out to the public. Mr. Rodriguez informed the commission that tonight's meeting is the first live stream on the City's YouTube Channel. Mayor Pigatt asked why are there two Easter Egg Hunt events being held days apart and why didn't the sponsors just collaborate. He also asked why both have mayor and commission on the flyer. City Manager Pate said he was aware of the event that was being put on by the Parks Department and was not aware of Commissioner Kelley's event. Commissioner Kelley said when he inquired to parks about the Easter Egg Hunt he was told that Sherbondy Park was already having one on the west side of the City being that Ingram Park was closed. He said while making sure there was no conflict with the parks event, he wanted to have something for the youth on the east side of the City so those children can participate. He said the City has laws stating that the mayor and commission title has to go on the advertising for all City sponsored events. Mayor Pigatt asked how events are held and how are there only certain commissioners who participate. Commissioner Kelley said without going into detail, when he hosts events, he reaches out and informs commissioners and sometimes they decline to participate for one reason or another. Everything he does is always communicated to the manager and any commissioner has the opportunity to co -host at any time. 18. OFFICIAL BOARD REPORTS: 19. MAYOR/COMMISSION REPORT: Commissioner Kelley said Farm Share was held last Monday and the turnout was not as it usually is because of the lack of signs that used to inform the residents when it was held in the past; something needs to be done to get the word out. He thanked all of the residents who 8 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - March 11, 2020 attended Meet Me Monday and was pleased The Miami Herald reached out and attended the meeting with nothing but good things to report. Commissioner Burke thanked Commissioner Kelley for thinking about the youth on the east side of the City who do not have the means to travel to Sherbondy Park to participate. He said he is there for Commissioner Kelley whenever he needs help with community outreach events. He said he is surprised everybody didn't thank the commissioner for taking the initiative to reach out to the residents and doing a great job on their behalf. Mayor Pigatt thanked the residents who attended the commission meeting and encouraged them to continue to come out and be a part of the discussion. The City is in the process of completing the financial audit by March 31, 2020; working on the Five Year Recovery Plan; bringing in the county to address the water billing; working on the drainage and pump station issues with DERM; and continuing to pave decaying roads and streets, among others. He said one of the "99 Findings" addressed events and the financial impact on the City and that is why he is asking questions. He said since he has been mayor, he has not had the opportunity to host anything and he hopes in the future they can move forward as a unit. 20. OFFICIAL BOARD APPOINTMENTS: 21. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the commission, it was moved by Vice Mayor Davis, seconded by Commissioner Burke to adjourn the meeting at 8:32 p.m. ATTEST: 9 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - March 11, 2020