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CLERK'S ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES
VIRTUAL SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, August 20, 2020
6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Matthew Pigatt called the virtual Special Commission Meeting to order at 5:30
p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, issued by the office of the Governor Ron
DeSantis on March 20, 2020, municipalities may conduct meetings of their governing
boards without having a quorum of its members present physically or at any specific
location, and utilizing communications media technology such as telephonic or video
conferencing, as provided by Section 120.54(5)(b)2, Florida Statutes.
An opportunity was given to the public to email the City Clerk prior to the Commission
Meeting with any questions/comments/concerns on items we will hear on this evening's
Regular Commission Meeting agenda. This meeting is being streamed live at
https://wwvv.youtube.com/user/Cityof0palocka.
Since this is a virtual meeting as authorized by the Governor of the state of Florida, again,
members of the public wishing to address the commission have been offered the
opportunity to do so. Public comments will be included as part of the public record for
this virtual meeting and will be considered by the City commission prior to any action
taken.
2. ROLL CALL:
The members of the City Commission appearing remotely were: Mayor Matthew Pigatt,
Commissioner Sherelean Bass, Commissioner Alvin Burke, Vice Mayor Chris Davis, and
Commissioner Joseph L. Kelley. Also in appearing remotely were: City Manager John E.
Pate, City Attorney Burnadette Norris -Weeks, and Assistant City Clerk Sherine Bullock.
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3. INVOCATION:
The invocation was delivered by Commissioner Joseph L. Kelley.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by City Manager Pate.
5. PUBLIC INPUT:
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(Agenda items only)
The public may comment by submitting their comments ahead of the meeting until 4:30
pm that afternoon via email to PublicComments@opalockafl.gov or by calling 786-618-
2636 and leaving a pre-recorded message. There were two public comments, as follows:
1. Natasha Ervin, 670 Dunad Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida, shared she was pleased
the City of Opa-locka is moving in the right direction. She commended a police
officer for issuing tickets to a resident with ties to this government entity.
2. Mrs. Mitchell, 22nd Place and Burlington, Opa-locka, Florida, explained that the
police should not be held accountable for the high crime rate, as according to her,
they are not properly funded. She then stated she expects the changes elected
officials promised when running for office and exclaims that all departments need
to be held accountable.
6. RESOLUTIONS:
a) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PIGGYBACK
GENERAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATION (GSA) CONTRACT GS-07F-173GA
FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF AN AVIGILON ACCESS
CONTROL SYSTEM FOR THE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($60,000.00); PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsored by City Manager
The resolution above was read by City Attorney Norris -Weeks.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Davis, seconded by Commissioner Bass for discussion.
Commissioner Kelley requested City Manager Pate to explain where the system will be
managed from.
City Manager Pate explained that the system will be managed from City Hall and he
requested Director of Information Technology, Mr. Nelson Rodriguez to further explain.
Mr. Rodriguez stated that the system was intended to branch out to every facility in the
City of Opa-locka in the future. This system is being requested for the purpose of City
Hall security. He explained that once implemented, the new system will be able to track
who is accessing secured locations, including the 4th floor, police department and
elevators.
Commissioner Kelley acknowledged and understood the explanation.
There being no further discussion, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
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Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
b) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PIGGYBACK
REGION 4 ESC/ NATIONAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING
ALLIANCE (NATIONAL IPA) AND RL NATIONAL ROOFING PARTNERS,
LLC (DB/A NATIONAL ROOFING PARTNERS `NRP') NOW OMNIA
PARTNERS CONTRACT #180901 -FL -015 FOR QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES FOR ROOFING REPAIR RELATING TO THE PUBLIC WORKS
FLEET MANAGEMENT FACILITY TO BE PERFORMED BY PROVINCIAL
SOUTH, INC. (PSI ROOFING) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FORTY-
ONE THOUSAND, SIX -HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND TWENTY-
FIVE CENTS ($41,625.25); PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF
RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City
Manager
The resolution above was read by City Attorney Norris -Weeks.
It was moved by Commissioner Burke, seconded by Commissioner Bass.
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
c) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
PIGGYBACK ON THE REGION 4 EDUCATION SERVICE
CENTER/NATIONAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING
ALLIANCE (NATIONAL IPA) CONTRACT WITH RL NATIONAL
ROOFING PARTNERS, LLC DB/A NATIONAL ROOFING PARTNERS (NRP)
FOR QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE INSTALLATION
OF A NEW ROOF FOR THE INGRAM PARK RESTROOMS AND FOR
WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY PROVINCIAL SOUTH, INC. (PSI
ROOFING), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($50,000.00); PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF
RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City
Manager
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The resolution above was read by City Attorney Norris -Weeks.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Davis, seconded by Commissioner Kelley.
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
d) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH EAC CONSULTING, INC. FOR
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING
CONSULTING SERVICES TO PERFORM A SANITARY SEWER
EVALUATION SURVEY (PHASE III) FOR LIFT STATIONS 4, 5, 7, AND 8,
PURSUANT TO RFQ NO. 20-0324200; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. Sponsored by City Manager
The resolution above was read by City Attorney Norris -Weeks.
It was moved by Commissioner Burke, Seconded by Vice Mayor Davis.
Mayor Pigatt provided an opportunity to City Manager Pate to introduce the item.
City Manager Pate yielded his time to the Director of Public Works, Mr.
Airia Austin.
Mr. Austin briefly explained what the item includes and what it resolves.
Mayor Pigatt commended Director Austin and his department for having the majority
of the pumps in the city operational.
There being no further 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
e) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA AND THE DADE COUNTY POLICE BENEVOLENT
ASSOCIATION (PBA), INC. TO AUTHORIZE A ONE PERCENT BONUS TO
PBA BARGAINING UNIT MEMBERS FOR TIME SUBSTANTIALLY
DEDICATED TO MITIGATING THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 FOR THE
PERIOD BETWEEN APRIL 1, 2020 AND THE START OF THE FIRST FULL
PAY PERIOD IN DECEMBER, 2020, PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF
RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City
Manager
The resolution above was read by City Attorney Norris -Weeks.
It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Burke for discussion.
City Manager Pate introduced the item stating those were funds coming from the County
and will therefore be reimbursed to the City.
Commissioner Kelley further requested City Manager Pate to share what positions are
included in this order.
City Manager Pate explained that the personnel who qualified to receive this bonus in the
Police Department are officers, corporals and sergeants only.
There being no further 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
1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,
FLORIDA AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE
TRANSFER OF FUNDS RECEIVED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY THROUGH
THE CARES ACT TO THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA AS
REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENDITURES INCURRED IN RESPONSE TO
THE HEALTH EMERGENCY CAUSED BY COVID-19, PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsored by City Manager
The resolution above was read by City Attorney Norris -Weeks.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Davis, seconded by Commissioner Kelley for discussion.
City Manager Pate introduced the resolution by explaining that this item was a
requirement from the County to receive any type of compensation from the CARES Act
for the expenses related to COVID-19.
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Commissioner Kelley requested the information relating to the amount currently being
reimbursed to the City.
City Manager Pate requested that the city's Financial Consultant Gerri Lazarre provided
an explanation.
Ms. Lazarre provided details about the County's budget and stated that the City currently
has approximately $200,000.00 to $300,000.00 COVID-19 related expenses and they are
determining which funds are reimbursable by the CARES Act, and the rest will be
requested to FEMA.
There being no further 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
7. FIRST READING ORDINANCE/PUBLIC HEARING:
a) 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 AMENDEMENT; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND
REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager
The above ordinance was read by City Attorney Norris -Weeks.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Davis, seconded by Commissioner Burke.
City Manager Pate yielded to Budget Director Robert Anathan to explain the item.
Mr. Anathan stated that the budget included 13 different recommended items, which he
considers to be material, and the rest are administrative in nature. He then briefly
explained the changes in the budget and the reason for most changes.
City Clerk Flores reported there were no public comments for the item.
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Vice Mayor Davis requested City Manager Pate to explain how the City estimated
$100,000.00 below the actual cost related to the Air Conditioning unit.
Mr. Austin explained that three pre -coolers had to be replaced as well as the AC Units,
and they were very expensive and were damaged due to Hurricane Irma.
Commissioner Kelley requested more information in a particular salary expense.
Mr. Austin explained it was due to overtime as a result of the low number of staff.
Commissioner Kelley then questioned budget change #11 for $24,500.00 for the purpose
of hiring a new Chief and if that was the reason.
City Manager Pate explained the reason for the cost and the high quality individual
expected from a National search.
Commissioner Kelley voiced his opposition to the cost of the search of a new Chief and
recommended City Manager Pate to use his experience and lower the cost.
Commissioner Burke voiced his opposition for the cost of a national search.
City Manager Pate explained why a national search was in the best interest of the City.
City Attorney Norris -Weeks clarified that the City Manager alone has the authority to
select the Chief of Police, and not the commission.
City Manager Pate further urged the Commission to allow the City to have a National
search for the position of Chief of Police to bring the department to the next level and for
the City to progress.
Mayor Pigatt stated that the commission should highly consider City Manager Pate's
experience in law enforcement as a previous Chief of Police and stressed the importance
of strong, unbiased leadership in the Police Department of the City. He also addressed the
complex issues of Public Safety within the City.
Commissioner Bass advocated for the investment of a top Chief of Police for the City.
Vice Mayor Davis agreed a national search is in the best interest of the City.
City Manager Pate explained the process of a National search and let the Commission
know they will be part of the process of choosing the best candidate.
Commissioner Kelley made a motion to amend the budget and remove the $24,500.00 for
a national search of police chief; it was seconded by Commissioner Burke.
City Manager Pate voiced his opposition to removing the $24,500.00 and reiterated the
importance of the need for a national search for the Chief of Police.
Commissioner Burke reiterated a national search should not be needed and he stated the
State of Florida should have a qualified Police Chief.
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Vice Mayor Davis acknowledged City Manager Pate's recommendation but he does not
believe a national search is needed to get the leadership the City of Opa-locka's police
department needs to be held accountable. Nonetheless, he voiced his support for City
Manager Pate's recommendations.
There being no further discussion, the motion to amend failed by a 3-2 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis No
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass No
Mayor Pigatt No
Mayor Pigatt provided an opportunity for further discussion on the main motion for the
budget.
There being no further 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
8. ADJOURMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Vice
Mayor Davis, seconded by Commissioner Bass to adjourn the special meeting at 8:07
p.m.
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