HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-Sept. 24, 2014 RCM MinutesCITY OF OPA -LOCKA
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CLERK'S ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
September 24, 2014
7:00 P.M.
City Commission Chambers at Sherbondy Village
215 President Barack Obama (Perviz) Avenue
Opa- locks, FL 33054
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Myra L. Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
September 24, 2014 in the Auditorium at Sherbondy Village, 215 President Barack
Obama (Perviz) Avenue, Opa- locka, Florida.
2. ROLL CALL:
The following members of the City Commission were present: Commissioner Dorothy
Johnson, Commissioner Luis B. Santiago, Commissioner Timothy Holmes, Vice Mayor
Joseph L. Kelley, and Mayor Myra L. Taylor. Also in attendance were: City Manager
Kelvin L. Baker, Sr., Assistant City Attorney Alicia Lewis, and City Clerk Joanna Flores.
3. INVOCATION:
The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Dorothy Johnson.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
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: 19 -1, 19 -2, 19 -3 and 19 -5 (Commissioner Johnson).
It was moved by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Santiago to
approve the agenda, consent agenda and pull list.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5 -0 vote.
Commissioner Holmes
Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley
Yes
Commissioner Johnson
Yes
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Commissioner Santiago Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
7. AWARDS / PROCLAMATIONS /ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
The Mayor and City Commission recognized Marrilyn Chang and Sgt. Marcos Gonzalez
as Employee of the Month.
In addition, Vice Mayor Kelley along with the City Commission recognized Alvin Burke,
Johnnie M. Greene, Patricia Ellis, Anna Alvarado, and Steven Barrett for taking part in
the committee to reestablish the city's boards.
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Commission Meeting — 09/10/2014
It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Santiago to approve
the minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of September 10, 2014.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5 -0 vote.
Vice Mayor Kelley
Yes
Commissioner Johnson
Yes
Commissioner Santiago
Yes
Commissioner Holmes
Yes
Mayor Taylor
Yes
9. 24th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF FLORIDA REPORT:
10. STATE SENATORS REPORT:
11. STATE REPRESENTATIVES REPORT:
12. DISTRICT ONE / DISTRICT TWO - COUNTY COMMISSIONER
REPORT:
Commissioner Barbara Jordan, of Miami -Dade County (District 1) came forward and
announced that she is hosting the Hispanic Heritage Festival on September 27, 2014 at
1:00 p.m. Miami -Dade County passed its final budget and they were able to find
resources for libraries, they were to have all of the libraries go back to full force in terms
of operations. She further said several years ago there was a movement to change the
name of the Opa -locka Airport to Miami Executive Airport, however that did not make
sense to her because almost all of the airport is located in the City of Opa- locka. The
airport was ran by the City of Opa -locka and to change the name without including Opa-
locka to her was an insult and it was not something that she could go along with. That
movement resurfaced itself because basically what they are saying is in order to promote
the airport, a lot of people across the country do not know where Opa -locka is. Whether
it's an excuse or not, that is what is being claimed and the statement that they can better
market the airport if it had Miami in it, therefore an item was sponsored by
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Commissioner Zapata to change the name of the Kendall/Tamiami Airport to Miami
Executive Airport and it passed. Tenants from the Opa -locka Airport spoke because they
felt that their name change should be the same and call one South and one North. She will
not support the item unless the name included Opa -locka in it. She provided the City
Commission with a draft resolution she plans to support which will include the City of
Opa- locka. The draft resolution is to change the name to Miami Opa -locka Executive
Airport, keeping the name Opa- locka. This item is slated to go on the agenda at the
Regular Commission Meeting of October 7`h. She is proud that the county Mayor also felt
that Opa -locka should be in the name.
Vice Mayor Kelley thanked Commissioner Jordan for always supporting the City of Opa-
locka. He said Mr. Gardner does a great job representing her. He does recall when the
issue of the airport came up to change the name and leaving Opa -locka out of it. He
asked, will it be helpful if the city pass legislation supporting her legislation?
Commissioner Jordan said she think that will be helpful and she appreciate the city's
support.
Vice Mayor Kelley directed the Assistant City Attorney to prepare language to be added
to the agenda that will support Commissioner Jordan's legislation.
Mayor Taylor said she does not mind the name including Opa- locka, but Airforce One
had no problem finding Opa -locka so if they can find Opa- locka, then everyone else can
find Opa- locka. She asked if a hyphen could be placed between Miami and Opa- locka.
Commissioner Jordan further gave the City Commission an update on the development of
the Opa -locka Airport and Meek Foundation because she understands there are a number
of questions about where things stand. She explained that the Meek Foundation has about
124 acres and 24 of those acres are located on the aviation side. If they want to do
business on the aviation side it is very easy to develop the aviation side, but you have to
look at the entire parcel. On the aviation side the lease charge was $.21 cents per square
feet, whereas for the Meek Foundation for the non - aviation which is the majority of their
land, the charge for them to lease their land was $.61 cents per square feet, which is
located on the Opa -locka side. Over the last year she has held monthly meetings between
the airport and Meek Foundation and they have been in contact with FAA to secure
appraisals are to come to a reasonable rent rate. The appraisals in and all parties have
agreed to $.42 cents per square feet.
Vice Mayor Kelley asked, is it possible for a representative from the city to be in
attendance at the meetings?
He further said as they move forth he is concerned about job creations.
Commissioner Jordan said she have been facilitating the process of getting the lease
amount under control because you can't have an agreement between the master developer
and the Meek Foundation until they get the price under control. The agreement includes a
community component which means they have to do business with the City of Opa -locka
and provide grants to programs in the city. This is not the time to be at the table because
they don't have a full partner yet.
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It was moved by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Johnson to amend the
agenda to add item 16 -1 supporting the resolution sponsored by Commissioner Jordan
and including the hyphen as requested by the Mayor.
There being no discussion, the motion to amend the agenda passed by a 5 -0 vote.
Commissioner Johnson
Yes
Commissioner Santiago
Yes
Commissioner Holmes
Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley
Yes
Mayor Taylor
Yes
13. MIAMI -DADE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT REPORT:
14. PUBLIC PRESENTATION:
1. Victoria Harris, Volunteer Recruiter
Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program
Victoria Harris, 305 NW 203 Terrace, Miami, FL appeared before the City Commission
and said this program advocates for children that have been abused, abandoned, and
neglected in Miami -Dade County. At this time they have 4,000 children in the foster care
system; however, they only have 547 volunteers. She encouraged them to make a
difference in the lives of the children by being a volunteer.
Vice Mayor Kelley said as point of privilege he would like to ask the Mayor can he take
item 16 -1 out of order?
It was moved by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley to take 16 -1
out of order.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5 -0 vote.
Commissioner Santiago Yes
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Commissioner Johnson Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
Attorney Lewis read item 16 -1 into the record as follows: A RESOLUTION IN
SUPPORT OF THE RENAMING OF OPALOCKA EXECUTIVE AIRPORT, THE
MIAMI - OPALOCKA EXECUTIVE AIRPORT DIRECTING THE MAYOR OR
DESIGNEE TO TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE SUCH NAME
CHANGE INCLUDING A HYPHEN BETWEEN MIAMI AND OPALOCKA WITH
NO HYPHEN BETWEEN OPALOCKA.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Santiago to pass the
resolution.
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There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5 -0 vote.
Commissioner Holmes
Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley
Yes
Commissioner Johnson
Yes
Commissioner Santiago
Yes
Mayor Taylor
Yes
2. Opa -locka Community Development Corporation, Inc.
Dr. Willie Logan, President /CEO appeared before the City Commission and presented
details for a list of events that will take place in the city. They have had a signature event
in the City of Opa -locka over the past years to draw people into the city. The events will
include seven different activities. He has met with the city's administration and submitted
the necessary payments and applications in order to have the series of events in Opa-
locka. They are scheduled for a fine art exhibition; however, they cannot submit the
permit application because the city has a moratorium on new signs. They hired an artist to
create a fagade on the building and fence, but the city's administration informed them
that they cannot create that facade; therefore, he is requesting an exception to the
moratorium.
Mikell Soloman, Director of Public Art appeared before the City Commission and
mentioned that they have a number of events planned for the Art of Transformation as
mentioned by Dr. Logan. The event will take place on November 12th — December 13th
and it is part of their mission to help rebuild and revitalize Opa -locka through an arts
initiative program. They have been funded by several foundations to bring the
programming for the Art of Transformation to the City of Opa- locka.
Commissioner Johnson said she met with Dr. Logan and he answered a lot of her
questions; however she asked, what is in place for security?
Dr. Logan said they will have private security and security cameras for the exhibition. In
addition, he submitted a permit to the City of Opa -locka to hire off duty police.
Commissioner Johnson asked, will you be paying for off duty police to work at the
events?
Dr. Logan said the city has a specific rate that has to be paid for off duty officers.
Commissioner Johnson said she sponsored legislation in 2006 that no security company
can come in the city for events; they must use off duty police. She said the bus travels on
President Barack Obama Avenue and they need to coordinate to make sure they will not
interfere with the bus route.
Dr. Logan said they will not block Opa -locka Boulevard.
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Commissioner Johnson directed staff to consult with Miami Dade Bus Transit before they
approve the event. In addition, she has an appreciation for art, but she does not want all of
the buildings in the city to look like the picture Dr. Logan showed them.
Commissioner Holmes asked, do they have any legislation in front of them tonight for
this item?
Mayor Taylor replied, no.
Manager Baker said the city has a sign ordinance that is currently going through the
process and it is scheduled for final reading at the next Commission Meeting. That
legislation speaks to this, however once that sign ordinance is adopted there is a cooling
off period of roughly 14 -15 days and that will conflict with these activities.
Vice Mayor Kelley asked, what is the address of the building for the mural?
Dr. Logan said the building is next to the post office and the mural will be temporary.
14a. CITIZENS' FORUM:
1. Terence Pinder of 250 Sabur Lane, Opa- locka, Florida, appeared before the City
Commission and said he attended private schools and at some point he made all A's then
he made all D's. At that time his dad challenged him to improve his grades, the next
semester he made all A's and one B and proceeded towards his dad to be rewarded,
however his dad told him he didn't go to his potential. With that being said Mr. Pinder
said in February they said the city was in a $1.9 Million Dollar deficit and staff chuckled
and said the city is in the black. Six months later the city is $2.4 Million Dollars in the
hole. It was requested for occupational license impact fees, burglar alarm fees, and bus
benches fees for the children to have a great summer and he hopes it gets done. The City
Commission asked for the employees to get a raise, but he has not seen that happen. The
city spent $380,000 for a gateway that has 50 bricks and a 62" television; he does not see
$380,000. He further expressed his concerns on agenda item 19 -3. The reason the city
currently has a deficit is because they spent $2.7 Million Dollars over the cost for
Sherbondy Village, now they are doing the same thing with the new city hall building.
2. Alvin Burke of 1240 Jann Avenue, Opa- locka, Florida, appeared before the City
Commission and said he has been living in this city for several years and it's sad to see
every budget year the employees have to wonder if they will have a job the next day; it's
not fair to the employees. Some employees are still recovering from the previous
furlough days.
3. Dante Starks appeared before the City Commission and mentioned that it seems to
be a problem when people vote. They don't understand that it is one vote for the Mayor's
seat and 2 votes for the City Commission seats. He requested that the City Clerk advertise
that information to inform the citizens. He asked, is the charter amendment included in
the advertisement for the special election?
Mr. Starks thanked the Mayor for taking the initiative on the library. He further voiced
his concerns on agenda item 19 -3. Dwight Stephenson Construction has done an
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outstanding job with the Helen Miller Center; however, the problem is the amount of
money that was requested from the bank.
4. Antonio Cope of 1355 Ali -Baba Avenue, Apt. B6, Opa- locka, Florida, appeared
before the City and said the city has too many abandoned buildings. He requested that
they provide the Police Officers with cameras in addition to diverse training because on
Saturday Police Officers were using profane language to the tenants where he lives. He
appeared before the City Commission on several occasions asking the city to get rid of
the saggy pants ordinance because it only targets one race of people and it's not
constitutional. Something has to be done because they are destroying the kids.
5. Steve Sanders of 3131 NW 131" Street, Opa- locka, Florida, appeared before the
City Commission and requested to pass his time.
Mayor Taylor informed Mr. Sanders that he can speak, but he is not allowed to pass his
time.
6. Brian Dennis appeared before the City Commission and said seventeen years ago
Mayor Taylor said something to him at a Commission Meeting and that was instead of
complaining start bringing solutions. A few months ago he appeared before the
commission with grants and they were part of the solution. He thanked the City
Commission for helping him grow and he is available to help the city create a solution.
7. Dorothy Johnson, Managing Director /President and Founder of TPOE LLC along
with the Treasurer and Secretary of their board appeared before the City Commission and
stated that her organization has been awarded the Bill Clinton Foundation grant that the
City of Opa -locka previously had and lost. In 2004, some of her colleagues and members
of the community alleged that she had money coming through the city. For the record, the
board has given her approval and they have been awarded the program and they were
asked to look at the 4H, but they have yet to reach a decision.
Mayor Taylor asked that the record reflect that Commissioner Dorothy Johnson spoke as
a citizen and business owner.
15. ACTION ITEMS (items from consent agenda pull list):
1. (19 -1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BURTON & ASSOCIATES FOR ADDITIONAL
SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS
($8,000.00), FOR ADDITIONAL WATER, SEWER, AND STORMWATER RATES
STUDY, A BUDGETED ITEM, PAYABLE FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER 61- 513312,
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by C.M.
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Lewis.
It was moved by Commissioner Santiago, seconded by Commissioner Johnson to pass
the resolution.
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Commissioner Johnson said she does agree that they need to have an increase, but she
asked, what is the difference between the previous increases versus this one?
Manager Baker said the difference is that the state revolving loan was an additional piece
they included to analyze the impact of the loan.
Commissioner Johnson said it's hard to understand how the state can include a
stormwater percentage without prior approval from the City Commission. She requested
a copy of the state revolving loan.
Manager Baker said they had a total amount for stormwater, wastewater, and water. They
went through the presentation and the total was $40 Million Dollars.
Commissioner Johnson said in 2006 -2007 they started the increase because they noticed
before that time they did not have an increase. She suggested that staff go back and look
at the historic data.
There being no further discussion, the motion passed by a 3 -2 vote.
Commissioner Johnson
No
Commissioner Santiago
Yes
Commissioner Holmes
Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley
No
Mayor Taylor
Yes
2. (19 -2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE "OPA -LOCKA 2020" FIVE YEAR
STRATEGIC PLAN; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by C.M.
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Lewis.
It was moved by Commissioner Santiago, seconded by Commissioner Johnson to pass
the resolution.
Commissioner Johnson said she noticed 52 performance measurements on the
correspondence. She asked, is it her understanding that they will update the 20/20
strategic plan on a yearly basis?
Manager Baker replied, yes.
Commissioner Johnson said the letter included stated that 69 hours of manpower was
used which cost $9,760. She asked, what was the 69 hours used for?
Manager Baker said most of the time listed is time spent in the City Manager's Office
working with staff to put together the strategic plan.
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Vice Mayor Kelley said changes does take place. He asked, what is the timeframe they
plan to do updates.
Manager Baker said they are currently doing internal quarterly updates.
Vice Mayor Kelley said he would like them to make the changes mid -year.
There being no further discussion, the motion passed by a 4 -1 vote.
Commissioner Santiago No
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Commissioner Johnson Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
3. (19 -3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE THE CITY MANAGER'S
RECOMMENDATION OF D. STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTION, INC., AS THE
ONLY PROPOSER IN RESPONSE TO THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO
BUILD THE NEW CITY HALL, AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE,
SUBJECT TO THE CITY MANAGER AGREEING TO ACCEPTABLE
CONTRACTUAL TERMS WITH D. STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTION, INC.;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by C.M.
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Lewis.
It was moved by Commissioner Santiago, seconded by Commissioner Johnson to pass
the resolution.
Commissioner Johnson requested that the City Manager defer the item. It's hard that only
one person responded to the RFP. Mr. Stephenson built a beautiful facility at the Helen
Miller Center and it's nothing towards him. This will be one of the largest investments in
the city and there is a need for a workshop to have dialogue.
Commissioner Santiago said the resolution has three parts and he cannot support it
because $11 Million Dollars is over the budget for this project.
To the Clerk, Commissioner Holmes asked, how long was the bid out for advertisement?
Clerk Flores said she does not have that information in front of her and she does not
recall specifically, however, she can provide that information in the morning.
Manager Baker said it was out approximately 45 days.
Commissioner Holmes asked, did the bid specify an amount?
Manager Baker said as they do with most bids, they specify their budget and for this
project the budget is between six to seven million dollars.
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Commissioner Holmes asked, did the City Manager have any negotiations?
Manager Baker replied, no.
Commissioner Holmes said the Commission hired the City Manager to do a job and they
have to allow him to do his job.
Vice Mayor Kelley asked the City Manager, if the Commission does not do what he is
requesting does that mean he have to go back to step one and restart the process?
Manager Baker said that would be his preference, but what they have before them is an
opportunity to see if negotiations would allow them to bring this project within the
budget.
Vice Mayor Kelley said he can support the resolution if it says to negotiate and come
back to the City Commission before approval.
Mayor Taylor said her recommendation is to defer the resolution and give it some time to
go back out for advertisement. The people have not had an opportunity to voice their
concerns and give their recommendations.
Commissioner Johnson said if they chose to go with the legislation before them, she
strongly suggests that staff show them where they will get the additional money from.
Attorney Lewis said the language that Vice Mayor requested will limit the City Manager
from being able to bind them contractually from any type of agreement with Mr.
Stephenson.
It was moved by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley to defer the
existing resolution.
Vice Mayor Kelley asked, if the intent is to defer the resolution and put the RFP back out
for advertisement, will anything in the scope of services change?
Manager Baker said he will go back over the package to see if there are any areas that
they can clarify, but for the most part the changes will be minimum.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 3 -2 vote.
Commissioner Holmes
No
Vice Mayor Kelley
No
Commissioner Johnson
Yes
Commissioner Santiago
Yes
Mayor Taylor
Yes
Manager Baker requested guidance from the City Commission.
Commissioner Holmes said send it back out.
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Mayor Taylor suggested that the city give it some time then send it back out again.
Commissioner Johnson asked, can the budgeted amount be included in the RFP?
Attorney Lewis said the amount is included in the backup documentation.
Vice Mayor Kelley said he has made it clear that he does not want city hall to be at its
current location over a year.
Mayor Taylor requested that the City Manager wait 30 days then send the RFP back out.
Commissioner Holmes said 30 days is too long. He suggested that the City Manager send
the RFP out as soon as possible.
Commissioner Johnson said 30 days or less is fine with her; however, she would like the
price to be included in the document. She asked what system was used to get the
advertisement out.
Manager Baker said the RFP was advertised on demand star and the newspapers.
Commissioner Johnson directed the City Manager to use multiple ways to advertise the
RFP and have dialogue with the City Commission to hear their concerns.
Mayor Taylor said the new city hall is part of the city's vision and they all want the
citizens to have input.
Commissioner Holmes said he does not agree with 30 days because the city has been at
3400 NW 135`h Street for over a year.
Vice Mayor Kelley said they are asking the City Manager to do several things so he is
suggesting that they ask the City Manager to come up with a timeline and bring it back to
the City Commission so it will encompass all of the components that were mentioned.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Holmes to direct the
City Manager to come back within 30 days with a timeframe that includes all the
components that has been addressed and the citizen component.
There being no discussion, the motion failed by a 3 -1 vote.
Vice Mayor Kelley
Yes
Commissioner Johnson
Yes
Commissioner Santiago
Not Present
Commissioner Holmes
No
Mayor Taylor
Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley said since the item failed, he suggested that they convene to give the
City Manager some directives.
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It was moved by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley to reconsider
agenda item 19 -3 and to defer the item to allow the City Manager 30 days to come up
with a timeline, including community engagement.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 4 -0 vote.
Commissioner Johnson Yes
Commissioner Holmes
Yes
Commissioner Santiago
Not Present
Vice Mayor Kelley
Yes
Mayor Taylor
Yes
4. (19 -5) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, CALLING FOR A GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD IN AND FOR THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, ON
NOVEMBER 4, 2014; PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE NOTICE OF GENERAL AND SPECIAL
ELECTIONS IN NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CURCULATION IN THE CITY AT
LEAST FIFTEEN (15) DAYS PRIOR TO THE ELECTION AS SET FORTH IN
SECTION 8.5 -3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA,
FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by C. C.
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Lewis.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Johnson to pass the
resolution.
Vice Mayor Kelley asked, is there a second piece to the resolution?
Clerk Flores said yes, the elections department did not have the information for the clerks
and inspectors yet so she will have it on the next commission agenda.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 4 -0 vote.
Commissioner Holmes
Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley
Yes
Commissioner Santiago
Not Present
Commissioner Johnson
Yes
Mayor Taylor
Yes
16. NEW ITEMS:
17. PLANNING & ZONING:
A. HEARINGS:
B. APPEALS:
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18. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARING:
A. FIRST READING:
B. SECOND READING ORDINANCES/PUBLIC HEARING:
C. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARING:
19. ADMINISTRATION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
(19 -4) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, URGING THE MIAMI -DADE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT A LONG TERM STABLE
FUNDING PLAN THAT WILL RESTORE FULL FUNDING TO THE ENTIRE
MIAMI -DADE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by M. T.
The above resolutions were read by title by Attorney Lewis.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Johnson to pass item 4
of the consent agenda.
The motion passed by a 4 -0 vote.
Commissioner Holmes
Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley
Yes
Commissioner Santiago
Not Present
Commissioner Johnson
Yes
Mayor Taylor
Yes
A. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
Manager Baker highlighted that the State approved the drinking water funding portion of
the three loans, now they are waiting on the final reading of the city's ordinance and they
will move forward with starting the projects. He reported that Jackson's Restaurant is
moving forth with putting a new roof on the structure. Family Dollar has taken full
control of their property and they should be getting their permit pulled for construction.
He is continuing his efforts to provide customer service training to the employees. Based
on the dialogue from the City Commission, he will be working on the new city hall
project to meet their expectations.
Commissioner Johnson said it was brought to her attention that there is a credit card
policy and she would like a copy of it. She directed the City Manager to provide her with
an update on the businesses that are being charged for fire hydrants from the city and the
county?
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Commissioner Holmes said it is time for the City Commission to allow the City Manager
to do the job he was hired for.
Mayor Taylor congratulated the City Manager on the pump stations. She reminded him
that 22nd Avenue needs to be clean and the grass needs to be manicured. She directed the
City Manager to work on enforcing the apartment owners on 22nd Avenue to remove and
update the windows. She further requested that the City Manager look into employee
increases for the New Year.
B. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Susan Gooding - Liburd, Finance Director came forward and stated that all documents
required for her report are part of the package provided to the Commission. The reserve
account balance remains at $244,447.86.
20. OFFICIAL BOARD REPORTS:
21. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
Attorney Lewis said the City Attorney's report was submitted in writing.
Commissioner Johnson said she was informed that the city cannot force the apartment
owners to remove the windows they currently have; therefore, she is requesting that the
City Attorney give a legal opinion.
Vice Mayor Kelley requested an update on the progress of collecting the outstanding
liens owed on the Cuyahoga property.
Commissioner Holmes requested legislation for all employees with the city for 20 years
or more with over 1,000 sick leave /vacation hours so that they are entitled to be
compensated for those hours.
22. CITY CLERK'S REPORT:
Sha'mecca Lawson informed the City Commission that the City Clerk has scheduled a
Voter Information/Voter Registration Drive on Tuesday, September 301h at 4:00 p.m. at
Sherbondy Village and the Miami -Dade County Elections Department will be available
to provide Election Education materials and assistance.
23. MAYOR/COMMISSION REPORT:
Vice Mayor Kelley reported that the Seniors Computer Class is ongoing every Thursday
at the Helen Miller Center at 10:00 a.m. for beginners and 11:00 a.m. for the advance
class. The Farmshare Food Distribution will be held on Friday, October 3`d at 10:00 a.m.
at Historic City Hall. He will be hosting Meet Me Monday at the Helen Miller Center on
the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. As a part of the outreach, he will be having
virtual Town Hall Meetings for citizens to call in to voice their concerns. In addition,
Vice Mayor Kelley will be hosting a meeting on October 1st at 6:00 p.m. at Sherbondy
Village with the business owners in the downtown corridor to begin the downtown
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development. As part of the effort to increase homeownership he will be hosting a
homeownership workshop on October 15`h for employees and citizens who are interested
in owning a home. Commissioner Santiago and Vice Mayor Kelley hosted their monthly
clergy meeting and they will start having a noon day Prayer on the first Wednesday of
each month in front of Historic City Hall.
Mayor Taylor reported that the Hispanic Heritage Month Networking Event will be held
on tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. at Sherbondy Village.
Commissioner Johnson reported that she attended the Educational Compact Meeting and
it was a success. She is currently working with Youth Co -Op for job creations in the Opa-
locka area. She will be sponsoring a Fire Safety Town Hall Meeting with Representative
Cynthia Stafford on October 23`d at Sherbondy Village. She is pleased to invite everyone
to the Breast and Prostate Cancer Brunch on October 11`h at 12:00 noon at Sherbondy
Village.
24. OFFICIAL BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
25. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley to adjourn the meeting at 9:53
p.m.
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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