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CLERK'S ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
February 11, 2015
7:00 P.M.
Sherbondy Village Auditorium
215 President Barack Obama ( Perviz) Avenue
Opa- locka, FL 33054
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Myra L. Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February
11, 2015 in the Auditorium at Sherbondy Village, 215 Perviz Avenue, Opa- locka,
Florida.
2. ROLL CALL:
The following members of the City Commission were present: Vice Mayor Timothy
Holmes, Commissioner Joseph L. Kelley, Commissioner Terence K. Pinder,
Commissioner Luis B. Santiago, and Mayor Myra L. Taylor. Also in attendance were:
City Manager Kelvin L. Baker, Sr., City Attorney Joseph S. Geller, and Assistant City
Clerk Sha'mecca Lawson. City Clerk Flores was not in attendance.
3. INVOCATION:
The Invocation was delivered by Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
5. AWARDS/PROCLAMATIONS /ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Commissioner Kelley along with the Mayor and City Commission presented a
Commendation and Toy's R Us gift card to Trakiyah Davis, Tasani Mitchell, and
D'eandra Calloway for participating in the city's 2015 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay
Contest. The Commissioner recognized Dr. Clay for encouraging the students of Dr.
Robert B. Ingram Elementary School to participate in the essay contest.
In addition, in honor of Valentine's Day, Commissioner Pinder presented a flower
arrangement to Mayor Taylor.
Mayor Taylor along with the City Commission presented an award to Deborah Sheffied
Irby for 20 years of municipal service to the City of Opa- locka.
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6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA AND PULL LIST (deferrals and
deletions):
Ms. Lawson informed the City Commission that agenda 16A1 is being deferred by the
sponsor.
The following items were pulled from the Consent Agenda to be discussed separately
under Action Items: 13 -5, 13 -6, and 13 -10 (Commissioner Kelley); 13 -4, 13 -7, 13 -8, 13-
9, 13 -13, and 13 -14 (Vice Mayor Holmes).
7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
It was moved by Vice Mayor Holmes, seconded by Commission Santiago to approve the
agenda, consent agenda and pull list.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5 -0 vote.
Commissioner Kelley
Yes
Commissioner Pinder
Yes
Commissioner Santiago
Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes
Yes
Mayor Taylor
Yes
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ms. Lawson informed the City Commission that they were provided with a revised copy
of the minutes for the Regular Commission Meetings of January 14, 2015 and January
28, 2015. The revisions were made to pages 19, 20, and 27 of the January 14`h minutes
and pages 3 and 4 of the January 28th minutes.
Rescheduled Second Budget Hearing — 09/29/2014
It was moved by Commissioner Pinder, seconded by Commissioner Santiago to approve
the minutes of the Rescheduled Second Budget Hearing of September 29, 2014.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5 -0 vote.
Commissioner Pinder
Yes
Commissioner Santiago
Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes
Yes
Commissioner Kelley
Yes
Mayor Taylor
Yes
Regular Commission Meeting — 01/14/2015
It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Pinder to approve
the minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of January 14, 2015.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5 -0 vote.
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Commissioner Santiago Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pinder Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
Special Commission Meeting — 01/21/2015
It was moved by Vice Mayor Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Santiago to approve
the minutes of the Special Commission Meeting of January 21, 2015.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5 -0 vote.
Vice Mayor Holmes
Yes
Commissioner Kelley
Yes
Commissioner Pinder
Yes
Commissioner Santiago
Yes
Mayor Taylor
Yes
Regular Commission Meeting — 01/28/2015
It was moved by Vice Mayor Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Santiago to approve
the minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of January 28, 2015.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5 -0 vote.
Commissioner Kelley
Yes
Commissioner Pinder
Yes
Commissioner Santiago
Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes
Yes
Mayor Taylor
Yes
9. DISTRICT ONE / DISTRICT TWO - COUNTY COMMISSIONER
REPORT:
Melonie Burke, of Miami -Dade County Commissioner Jean Monestime's Office (District
2) came forward and reported that she sent a written response to Commissioner Pinder
regarding his concerns and she hope that was sufficient.
Commissioner Pinder thanked Commissioner Monestime for taking time to review his
request.
Ms. Burke announced that Commissioner Monestime is hosting a Black Heritage Festival
on February 281h at Arcola Lakes Park.
10. PUBLIC PRESENTATION:
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11. CITIZENS' FORUM:
1. Deborah Sheffield Irby of 14202 NW 17th Avenue, Opa- locka, Florida appeared
before the City Commission on behalf of the Royal/Williams family during their time of
bereavement. Her aunt was a pioneer citizen of the City of Opa -locka for 62 years and
she thanked them for their support.
2. Willie Logan of 490 Opa -locka Boulevard, Opa- locka, Florida appeared before
the City Commission and presented a calendar of events for the Opa -locka Community
Development Agency for the next five months. They were nominated by Shark Tank as
one of the five finalists for a grand award for their ARCoponics project. He reminded the
City Commission that an event will take place on the following day on Brickell Avenue.
A film screening will be held on February 22nd at the ARC building. Miami -Dade
College along with the Knight Foundation is sponsoring a Black Tech week and he will
be hosting the dinner at the ARC building on February 27th. The annual health fair will be
held on March 7th at Sherbondy Village.
3. Alvin Burke of 1240 Jann Avenue, Opa- locka, Florida appeared before the City
Commission and said his heart is heavy because a city employee spoke at the previous
Commission Meeting and he was sent home. This individual is a hard working man and
they always encourage the employees to voice their concerns to the City Commission.
4. Eric Redmon of 2766 NW 131" Street, Opa- locka, Florida appeared before the
City Commission and said if a person is sued in an individual capacity then the dais has
the discretion whether or not to afford an attorney from the City of Opa -locka in which to
defend that person. If they are sued in their official capacity then the dais has an
obligation to get them an attorney and that is common practice throughout every entity.
5. Dorothy Johnson of 780 Fisherman Street, 3rd Floor, Opa- locka, Florida, appeared
before the City Commission and said she echoes the comments made by the previous
speaker because retaliation should not be tolerated. She further stated that the city's
website has changed and the last minutes listed are from November 2014. She previously
asked about the event planner that was paid $40,000 and asked, what is the status of that
company? She commended the sponsor for agenda item 13 -5, but legislation was adopted
that every budget item be listed if it cost money, but if this is not going to cost money
then that's fine. Last year the city commission had reports cards and she requested that
the results are posted on the website because the citizen groups will be forming report
cards on the city's progress. She further voiced her concerns on the line of credit that was
established along with the loans because the next generation will have a lot of debt. She
requested that the police monthly report be posted on the city's website. She asked for
clarity on agenda items 13 -13 and 13 -14.
Attorney Geller announced that Alicia Lewis is present with him tonight and she will be
filling in for him in the future when he has to travel to Tallahassee.
12. ACTION ITEMS (items from consent agenda pull list):
1. (13 -4) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUING
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PERMANENT BAN ON THE PRACTICE OF USING MUG SHOTS FOUND IN THE
OPA -LOCKA POLICE DEPARTMENT DATEBASE FROM BEING USED FOR
TARGET PRACTICE BY THE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ISSUE A DIRECTIVE TO THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ENSURE
THAT THE DEPARTMENT CONTINUES TO HONOR THE VALUES OF
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND FAIRNESS, AS HAS ALWAYS BEEN
RECOGNIZED BY THE CITY COMMISSION AS WELL AS ALL RESIDENTS OF
THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Commission
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Geller.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Kelley to pass the
resolution.
Vice Mayor Holmes said he is against the incident that occurred in the City of North
Miami Beach, but he has concerns with this resolution. The news showed a video and it
was alleged that the person who did the video and the person that did the shooting was
connected. He is totally against anyone that does rap videos holding weapons in their
hand and talks about shooting people. He is against the mugshots, but he cannot support
people shooting law enforcement officers.
Commissioner Pinder said he would like to amend the legislation to say all database
instead of only Opa -locka database.
Mayor Taylor asked, can they control other people database?
Commissioner Pinder said if Opa -locka goes to the range in another city he does not want
them to be able to use another municipality's mugshot database.
Attorney Geller said they can amend the legislation, there's no issue with amending it.
The Commissioner has stated for the record that he understands that they cannot tell
others what to do, but certainly to the extent if the city's department is interacting with
other departments or database that our officers must come in contact with.
It was moved by Commissioner Pinder, seconded by Commissioner Kelley to amend
section 2 to read: "database or any other such database ".
Commissioner Kelley said he originally had the resolution on the agenda for the last
meeting, but because it takes 4/5 vote to amend, he deferred the legislation and he was
informed that his colleagues spoke in favor of it. He would like to echo the same
concerns as Commissioner Pinder because there are a lot of things they can use for target
practice.
There being no further discussion, the amendment passed by a 4 -1 vote.
Commissioner Pinder
Yes
Commissioner Santiago
Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes
No
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Commissioner Kelley Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
There being no further discussion, the resolution passed by a 4 -1 vote.
Commissioner Santiago Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes No
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pinder Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
2. (13 -5) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CELEBRATION OF THE CITY OF
OPA- LOCKA'S 89TH BIRTHDAY ON MAY 14, 2015; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsored by M. T.
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Geller.
It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Pinder to pass the
resolution.
Commissioner Kelley said he likes the idea to celebrate the city's 891" birthday, but his
concern is the cost. He asked, is the legislation to plan and come back to the City
Commission to address the cost or plan the event and absorb the cost? If the plan is to
select a committee to plan the event and bring back the cost to the City Commission then
he does not have a problem with that, but he does not want to have a celebration without
having the cost presented.
Mayor Taylor said at this time there is no cost yet. The cost will come back to the
Commission for approval.
Commissioner Kelley said if that's the case he would like to amend the legislation to
include "select a committee to plan and bring it back to the Commission for approval of
the celebration ".
Vice Mayor Holmes said when they gave the employees a Christmas Bonus it has been
discussed that the employees may have to take furlough days. It was agreed upon that the
city will stop having events if they don't have the funds to finance the event. He does not
have a problem with the celebration, but he does have a problem if it's going to cost the
city a lot of money.
Commissioner Santiago said they need to be careful when they bring things that add more
expenses to the budget. The anniversary of the city is wonderful to celebrate, but they
must be careful with the budget.
It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Pinder to amend
section 2 to read: "and to develop a plan for approval by the City Commission ".
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There being no further discussion, the amendment passed by a 5 -0 vote.
Commissioner Kelley
Yes
Commissioner Pinder
Yes
Commissioner Santiago
Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes
Yes
Mayor Taylor
Yes
Mayor Taylor said she is one of the main people that like to watch the budget, so if she
cannot raise the money then the birthday celebration will have eighty nine candles.
There being no further discussion, the resolution passed by a 5 -0 vote.
Vice Mayor Holmes
Yes
Commissioner Kelley
Yes
Commissioner Pinder
Yes
Commissioner Santiago
Yes
Mayor Taylor
Yes
3. (13 -6) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SOLICIT
PROPOSALS TO HIRE A PUBLIC RELATIONS COMPANY TO ASSIST IN
IMPROVING AND MAINTAINING THE CITY'S IMAGE, AND TO MAKE
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COMMISSION FOR FINAL APPROVAL;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by M. T.
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Geller.
It was moved by Commissioner Pinder, seconded by Commissioner Santiago to pass the
resolution.
Commissioner Santiago said he would like to support this item, but this will impact the
city's budget. Changing the city's image starts with the City Commission. He has not
seen the city's community newspaper and that's a great way to make the residents aware
of what is going on in the city.
Commissioner Kelley said he will not repeat what was mentioned by his colleagues
although he does agree that the city's newspaper was a major avenue to reach out to the
citizens. They still have the firm that was hired to work on the special event and it has not
materialized and to his understanding there is $28,000 left in that line item. He asked, is
that correct?
Manager Baker said that is correct.
Commissioner Kelley said they were working to bring a signature event to help the city's
image. In addition, he cannot support this item because it says "to solicit proposals"
which is a cost and "to make recommendations" and no one makes recommendations
without being paid. If they want to do something they should take the balance in that line
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item and get the newspaper up and running so the citizens can see what's happening on a
month to month basis.
Vice Mayor Holmes asked, what happened to the company that was previously hired?
Commissioner Pinder said he supports this legislation because it has to come back to the
City Commission. He heard his colleagues say they have to tell their story, but he has
been an Elected Official for three months and unfortunately he does not know who to tell
his story to.
Mayor Taylor said it's nice to have flyers and community newspaper, but outside the city
no one knows what they are doing and the city's image has to be brought up. The
company that was hired was not to improve the city's image, they were planning a
festival.
There being no further discussion, the resolution passed by a 3 -2 vote.
Commissioner Pinder
Yes
Commissioner Santiago
Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes
No
Commissioner Kelley
No
Mayor Taylor
Yes
Mayor Taylor left the meeting and relinquished the gavel to Vice Mayor Holmes.
4. (13 -7) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION FILED BY
REPRESENTATIVES MIA JONES AND SENATOR ARTHENIA JOYNER, WHICH
ALLOWS YOUNG DEFENDANTS TO HAVE THEIR RECORDS EXPUNGED;
DIRECTING THE CITY'S LOBBYIST TO WORK IN SUPPORT OF THIS
RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by J.K.
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Geller.
It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Holmes to pass the
resolution.
Vice Mayor Holmes said he does not have a problem with people having their records
expunged, but the city currently has the CET program that assist with expunging records.
However, if this helps to make it better then he supports the legislation.
Commissioner Kelley said this legislation is filed in Tallahassee and while they do have
local agencies including CET to do the field work they still have legislation passed to
give them the tools they need to get records expunged and it does not hinder any local
work.
There being no further discussion, the resolution passed by a 4 -0 vote.
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Commissioner Santiago Yes
Commissioner Kelley
Yes
Commissioner Pinder
Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes
Yes
Mayor Taylor
Not Present
5. (13 -8) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE
THE PURCHASE OF TOWN CENTER I, LOCATED AT 780 FISHERMAN STREET;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by T.P.
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Geller.
It was moved by Commissioner Pinder, seconded by Commissioner Kelley to pass the
resolution.
Commissioner Kelley asked is the rent sufficient for the city to do what they have to do
as far as maintaining the building and does the proposed negotiation include the parking
lots?
Manager Baker said both of those provisions are being considered, however, there is a
due diligence process where all of that has to be investigated and confirmed.
Commissioner Kelley said they currently have an RFP out that is scheduled to come back
in a few weeks, but he does not want them to get to a point where they are negotiating
and it scares away potential people who are interested in submitting a proposal. If they
are going to negotiate then he hope there is a timeframe in addition to moving forth with
getting the RFP back in.
Commissioner Pinder said he would like to amend the legislation to include 45 days time
frame.
It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Pinder to amend the
legislation to include 45 days time frame.
There being no further discussion, the amendment passed by a 4 -0 vote.
Commissioner Kelley
Yes
Commissioner Pinder
Yes
Commissioner Santiago
Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes
Yes
Mayor Taylor
Not Present
There being no further discussion, the resolution passed by a 4 -0 vote.
Commissioner Pinder ' Yes
Commissioner Santiago Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
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Vice Mayor Holmes Yes
Mayor Taylor Not Present
6. (13 -9) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DEVELOP A
SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM AND CREATE AN AGREEMENT TO OPERATE
TELEVISION AND RADIO PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by T.P.
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Geller.
It was moved by Commissioner Pinder, seconded by Commissioner Kelley to pass the
resolution.
There being no discussion, the resolution passed by a 4 -0 vote.
Commissioner Kelley'
Yes
Commissioner Santiago
Yes
Commissioner Pinder
Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes
Yes
Mayor Taylor
Not Present
7. (13 -10) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE
FOR AND PURCHASE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14275 NW 21sT COURT, OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by T.P.
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Geller.
It was moved by Commissioner Pinder, seconded by Commissioner Kelley to pass the
resolution.
Commissioner Kelley he has been working on this for a while, but couldn't find a way to
get the funds to make the purchase. He asked, how will they pay for the property?
Commissioner Pinder said he just wanted to put the negotiation process in, but of course
he thinks someone passed legislation that all contract and negotiations must come to the
City Commission for approval. He is going to see if the City Manager can bring
something back because he does not want to lose the opportunity.
Commissioner Kelley said he would like to co- sponsor the legislation in addition to
making a friendly amendment that this item has to come back to the City Commission.
It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Pinder to amend
section 2 of the legislation as follows: to negotiate for the purchase of property subject to
final approval of the City Commission.
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There being no further discussion, the amendment passed by a 4 -0 vote.
Commissioner Kelley
Yes
Commissioner Pinder
Yes
Commissioner Santiago
Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes
Yes
Mayor Taylor
Not Present
There being no further discussion, the resolution passed by a 4 -0 vote.
Commissioner Santiago' Yes
Commissioner Kelley
Yes
Commissioner Pinder
Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes
Yes
Mayor Taylor
Not Present
Commissioner Santiago deferred agenda items 13 -13 and 13 -14.
13. CONSENT AGENDA:
Attorney Geller said agenda item 13 -2 has to be voted on separately because he was
informed that Commissioner Pinder is requesting to recuse from voting on that item
because of a possible conflict involving Federal funds.
(13 -2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE OF THE
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF OPA -LOCKA AND THE
MIAMI -DADE COUNTY TRANSIT AGENCY FOR FEDERAL PASS - THROUGH
FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE AMERICAN RECOVERY
AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) OF 2009, REGARDING INSTALLATION OF
BUS SHELTERS; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by C.M.
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Geller.
It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Santiago to pass the
resolution.
There being no discussion, the resolution passed by a 3 -0 vote.
Commissioner Kelley
Yes
Commissioner Santiago
Yes
Commissioner Pinder
Recused
Vice Mayor Holmes
Yes
Mayor Taylor
Not Present
(13 -1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND
EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PETERSON'S HARLEY DAVIDSON OF
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MIAMI, LLC, TO LEASE THREE (3) FLHP ROADKING MOTORCYLCES, AT A
COST OF $475.00 PER MONTH, PER MOTORCYCLE, FOR A PERIOD OF
TWENTY -FOUR (24) MONTHS AT A TOTAL COST OF THIRTY FOUR
THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($34,200.00) PAYABLE FROM
ACCOUNT NO. 22- 521649, A BUDGETED ITEM; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsored by C.M.
(13 -3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LEJEUNE DOUGLAS COMMERCE I, LLC AND THE
CITY OF OPA -LOCKA FOR A ONE YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 2015
THROUGH DECEMBER 2015, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,500.00) PER MONTH, PAYABLE
FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER 36- 521440, A BUDGETED ITEM; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsored by C.M.
(13 -11) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO DEVELOP A
PROCESS FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsored by L.S.
(13 -12) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI -DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE
MAINTENANCE FOR THE MEDIANS ON ALL COUNTY ROADS IN THE CITY
OF OPA- LOCKA; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by L.S.
The above resolutions were read by title by Attorney Geller.
It was moved by Commissioner Santiago, seconded by Commissioner Pinder to pass
items 1, 3, 11, and 12 of the consent agenda.
The motion passed by a 4 -0 vote.
Commissioner Pinder
Commissioner Santiago
Commissioner Kelley
Vice Mayor Holmes
Mayor Taylor
14. NEW ITEMS:
15. PLANNING & ZONING:
A. HEARINGS:
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Not Present
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B. APPEALS:
16. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARING:
A. FIRST READING:
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE, ADOPT AND TRANSMIT THE CITY'S
PROPOSED HUD COMMUNITY CHALLENGE GRANT -BASED AMENDMENTS
TO THE COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN AND THE FUTURE
LAND USE MAP (SUSTAINABLE OPA -LOCKA 20/30 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN);
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY AND CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsored by C.M.
The above ordinance was deferred by the sponsor.
B. SECOND READING ORDINANCES/PUBLIC HEARING:
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY'S HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ORDINANCE AT SECTION 11.1 -4 STYLED "DEFINITIONS ", BY ADDING
SECTION 11.1 -4 (2)(C), ALLOWING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE REGULAR
AND SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATNESS, SUBJECT TO THE
APPROVAL OF THE CITY COMMISSION; AMENDING 11.1 -24, STYLED
"APPEALS ", BY ADDING SUB- SECTIONS 11.1 -24(1) AND 11.1024(2);
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE (first reading held on January 14, 2015). Sponsored by C.M.
The above ordinance was read by title by Attorney Geller.
Vice Mayor Holmes 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 Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Pinder to pass the
above ordinance.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 4 -0 vote.
Commissioner Santiago Yes
Commissioner Kelley
Yes
Commissioner Pinder
Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes
Yes
Mayor Taylor
Not Present
C. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARING:
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17. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
Manager Baker highlighted that the city is on schedule with the projects listed, however,
they are challenges in dealing with the county for the bus shelters that are scheduled for
22nd Avenue. They had to meet with the property owner to get permission to set back the
bus shelter away from the sidewalk to provide additional space that was required by the
county. An administrative workshop is scheduled for next week and he looks forward to
providing additional financial information as well as gaining additional input from the
City Commission. A task force has been formulated and they are in the process of
compiling all of the data which they anticipate on presenting at the next Task Force
Meeting. He just finished his annual visit to Tallahassee for the legislative priorities and
they had about 15 different presentations. They received a lot of favorable comments
from some of the legislators and he is looking forward to hearing some positive results as
a result of those meetings.
Commissioner Pinder said the city has a problem with Customer Service and they need to
look into training because the employees work for the citizens. He requested that the City
Manager present any issues with the Police Department at the next workshop. In addition,
he said he would like to look at the employees taking one furlough day before March 31st
to set goals. He asked, how much savings the city will have if every employee takes one
furlough day and the city can take his March monthly allocation check.
Commissioner Santiago said he share the same concerns with regards to the city's
Customer Service. He recommended additional security at the front desk at City Hall. He
directed the City Manager to start making preparations to have the swimming pool open
for the entire summer.
Commissioner Kelley said one of the great things about Meet Me Monday is a lot of
issues come out. His concern is when issues are brought to him he send them to the City
Manager and some are reoccurring which is disturbing to him. Employee Customer
Service Training was done in the past year which tells him someone is not getting the
message. It is very disheartened to go to a meeting and citizens have challenges with
being served. He directed the City Manager to address the Customer Service in the city.
He appreciated the legislative booklet that was provided, however, he sent additional
items that he hope can be included which deals with funding for ex- felons and other
items that were submitted via email.
Vice Mayor Holmes said at the last workshop there was discussion about police vehicles.
He directed the City Manager to get staff to look at funding to purchase ten additional
police cars.
He directed the City Attorney to prepare legislation for the next Commission Meeting to
purchase ten additional police cars.
Vice Mayor Holmes voiced his concerns about the trucks on 147th Street. He asked, when
will that area be cleaned?
He requested an update on the infrastructure.
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Manager Baker said the first project is scheduled to come in on Friday, then another
group of projects will go out in March and as the design finishes they will roll them out
for bids.
Commissioner Pinder said the City Manager has fourteen items on his desk that requires
legal review before he can move forward. He said Greenspoon & Marder has over 250
attorneys therefore he suggested that the City Attorney have four of them in the office on
the following day to work until February 18th which will allow the City Manager to clear
his desk. His colleague deferred agenda items 13 -13 and 13 -14, but his preference is to
get the City Manager desk cleared.
Vice Mayor Holmes said he strongly support those comments.
18. OFFICIAL BOARD REPORTS:
Ms. Lawson said they do not have any board reports, but there are individual board
appointments.
19. MAYOR/COMMISSION REPORT:
Commissioner Santiago thanked his colleagues for having a pleasant meeting. He
announced that the Dominican community will celebrate their Independence Day event
on February 27th at 11:00 a.m. at Sherbondy Village and Community Bingo will be held
on the same date at 6:00 p.m.
Commissioner Pinder said his colleague Commissioner Kelley spearheaded the
beautification project and they are working very hard to beautify the entire city. The city
is moving in the right direction and they are trying to operate in a surplus and market the
city to be able to annex.
Commissioner Kelley announced that the Seniors Computer Class is ongoing. The Meet
Me Monday meetings are continuous and the next meeting will be held on March 9th at
the Senior Citizens Building. Although he has not asked staff to attend those meetings, he
would like to publicly thank them for attending the meetings. He is preparing for the
monthly clergy meeting on tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. at the Helen Miller Center. The
citywide job fair will be held on February 19th at 10:00 at Sherbondy Village. An
agreement was established with Feeding South Florida and he will try it on a trial basis
for a food distribution on the 3rd Friday of each month at Sherbondy Park Pavilion at
10:00 a.m. He further announced that he will be hosting Friday Night Out at the movies
starting next month at the Helen Miller Center.
Vice Mayor Holmes said February is Black History Month and it is important for the
children to learn about Black History.
Commissioner Kelley suggested that his colleagues wear African Attire at the February
25th Regular Commission Meeting in recognition of Black History Month.
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20. OFFICIAL BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
There were none.
21. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by
Commissioner Pinder, seconded by Commissioner Santiago to adjourn the meeting at
8:43 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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