HomeMy Public PortalAbout01-January 27, 2016 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes CITY OF OPA-LOCKA
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CLERK'S ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY,January 27, 2016
7:00 P.M.
Sherbondy Village Auditorium
215 Perviz Avenue
Opa-locka,FL 33054
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Myra L. Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2016
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: Mayor Myra L. Taylor,
Commissioner Joseph L. Kelley, Commissioner Terence K. Pinder, and Commissioner Luis B.
Santiago. Also in attendance were: Interim City Manager David Chiverton, City Attorney
Vincent T. Brown, and City Clerk Joanna Flores. Vice Mayor Timothy Holmes was not in
attendance.
3. INVOCATION:
The Invocation was delivered by Mayor Myra L. Taylor.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
5. AWARDS/PROCLAMATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Vice Mayor Holmes presentation was deferred until the next commission meeting on 2/10/2016.
Commissioner Kelley deferred his presentation until the next commission meeting on 2/10/2016.
6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA AND PULL LIST (deferrals and deletions):
The following items were pulled from the Consent Agenda to be discussed separately under
Action Items: pulled 1 and 6 (Commissioner Santiago); deferred 2 and 5 (Interim City Manager
Chiverton); pulled 10 (Commissioner Kelley).
Request to amend the agenda as follows:
NEW ITEMS:
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14-1: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DEDUCT ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) FROM COMMISSIONER PINDER'S BUDGETED
LINE ITEM FOR HIS TRAVELING EXPENSE (FY 2015-2016) TO BE USED TO
SUPPORT THE OPA-LOCKA HURRICANE'S PARENT BOOSTER CLUB'S
(OPTIMIST CLUB) ANNUAL BANQUET, WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE ON
JANUARY 30, 2016; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by T.P.
It was moved by Commissioner Pinder, seconded by Commissioner Kelley to amend the agenda
to include the above resolution as item 14-1.
There being no further discussion, the motion passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Pinder Yes
Commissioner Santiago Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes Yes
Commissioner Kelley Not Present
Mayor Taylor Yes
7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
It was moved by Commissioner Pinder, seconded by Commissioner Santiago to approve the
agenda, consent agenda and pull list.
There being no further discussion, the motion passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Santiago Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes Not Present
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pinder Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Due to technical difficulties, the Regular Commission meeting Minutes of January 13, 2016 will
be submitted for approval at the next city commission meeting.
9. DISTRICT ONE/DISTRICT TWO - COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT
Larry Gardener, Commissioner Barbara Jordan's Office District I, said that he brought Tavia
Rollin to give information about one of Commissioner Jordan's upcoming events.
Tavia Rollin, 1030 NW 41 Street, said that Commissioner Jordan has two (2) upcoming events.
The first one is a Valentine's Day dance for seniors that will take place on Wednesday, February
10, 2016 at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex from 5 — 8PM, it is open to all seniors.
The second event is a Black Heritage Festival that will take place Saturday, February 13, 2016 at
the amphitheater at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex. She said that she left flyers for
the events at the back table if anyone is interested.
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Mayor Taylor asked Larry Gardener if the Mom and Pop Grant Program was still going on to
which he replied, "yes".
Commissioner Santiago sent a personal invitation to Commissioner Jordan to attend the
Valentine's Day Bingo Dinner that will be held on Friday, February 12, 2016 at the Sherbondy
Village Community Center. The event is free and open to the public.
Commissioner Pinder on behalf of Vice Mayor Holmes asked if there is any update on the buses.
Larry Gardener said that he sent information over to the City for someone to come out and take a
look at them.
Commissioner Pinder asked Larry Gardener if anyone from the City responded. Larry Gardener
said he spoke to the Clerk's Office and she said they would get on it.
Commissioner Pinder told Interim City Manager Chiverton that he does not want to miss out on
the opportunity to obtain a bus.
Interim City Manager said that he made a note of it and will follow up right away.
There were no reports from District II.
10. PUBLIC PRESENTATION:
11. CITIZENS' INPUT:
Ricky James, 1156 Jann Avenue, said that he is speaking on behalf of one of the employees who
was recently rehired. He told the dais that he had documents that he wanted to give them that
supported his issue (a copy was given to each official). He asked them to turn to a section of the
union contract that states that the employee in question should not have been rehired as a new
employee. According to the contract, the seniority of an employee on layoff shall be frozen as of
the day of the layoff and be restored upon reinstatement of employment. Any accrued time shall
also be restored. This means that the City is in violation of the union contract and the personnel
rules. The employees are being treated unfairly and he is sick and tired of having to come before
the commission to address employee issues. He said that the employee needs to get back all of
her time.
Commissioner Kelley said that he is also sick and tired of hearing about these issues and wants
City Attorney Brown to look into the situation. He said he has seen where employees have come
back or should not have been layed off in the first place and have these problems. He wants to be
clear on the status of an employee who has been rehired, their seniority, and accrued time. He
commended Ricky James for coming forward on behalf of the employees.
Mayor Taylor asked City Attorney Brown if he was prepared to address the issue.
City Attorney Brown said that he needs time to review the documents, meet with H.R., and staff
and then provide a response to Commissioner Kelley. He said that at-a-glance there was a
separation due to the City's financial condition. The positions were terminated and written out of
the budget.
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Commissioner Kelley said that the response is not good enough for him and he will await for
City Attorney Brown response in writing.
There being no further persons to speak, Mayor Taylor closed citizens forum.
12. ACTION ITEMS:
12-1: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZIING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER IN TO A
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA AND ACME AUTO LEASING, APOPKA, FLORIDA (EXHIBIT
"A") FOR THE LEASE OF THIRTY-THREE (33) VEHICLES FOR THE CITY OF
OPA-LOCKA; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (deferred item—RCM 01/13/2016). Sponsored by C.M.
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Brown.
It was moved for discussion by Commissioner Santiago, seconded by Commissioner Pinder.
Commissioner Santiago said that he wants to bring Keith Carswell, Budget Administrator to the
podium and explain how the negotiations were done with obtaining the cars. He said he wants to
make an amendment to only obtain thirty (30) vehicles.
Interim City Manager Chiverton asked Keith Carswell to come to the podium.
Commissioner Santiago said that he sees the necessity with getting the cars for the Opa-locka
Police Department.
Budget Administrator Carswell said that in the current fiscal year, the budget was increased by
one hundred and fifty nine thousand dollars ($159,000.00) in anticipation of purchasing the new
vehicles. The proposal in front of the dais has three options; annual payments, monthly
payments, and semi-annual payments. He said that he and the manager met with the chief to see
if they could cut costs. They agreed to making annual payments with the first payment being due
one (1) year after receipt of the cars. The total payment that will be due at that time is two
hundred and thirty nine thousand dollars ($239,000.00). Also, they lowered the number of cars to
thirty (30).
Commissioner Santiago asked Budget Administrator Carswell when the cars were going to be
delivered.
Budget Administrator Carswell said that they anticipate delivery by July of this year with the
first payment being due by the middle of next year.
Commissioner Santiago said that would be good for the City to get better financially and be
ready to make the first payment. He told the Opa-locka Police Department that they were doing a
good job. He also proposed that a policy be put in place to ensure that the new cars are serviced
on time and maintained. If the officers are being assigned new cars, then they need to make sure
their vehicles are maintained.
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Commissioner Kelley asked if the proposal that was submitted was for a delayed payment to
which Budget Administrator Carswell said, "yes". He asked him what the total was for the cars.
Budget Administrator Carswell said that the total for 30 cars was two hundred and eighty nine
thousand two hundred eighty one dollars and ninety seven cents.
Commissioner Kelley said that while he is not anti-police, he has a concern about the financial
obligation that will follow. He wants to know from Interim City Manager Chiverton if
consideration was taken with the knowledge of the current financial crisis.
Interim City Manager Chiverton said that he did look at those options. He said that a part of the
need comes from the used vehicles that were purchased from other municipalities that are now
breaking down and causing trouble. The purpose of those cars was just to extend the time until
the finances were available to purchase new vehicles.
Commissioner Kelley said that he has a problem with the fact that there are thirty cars up for
discussion and approval at one time. He said that if the cars are purchased, then next year there
will be something that has to be cut from the budget in order to be able to pay for the new cars.
Budget Administrator Carswell agreed with Commissioner Kelley that the budget will be
affected by the purchase and subsequent payment agreement.
Commissioner Kelley said that he does not want to waste and spend three hundred thousand
dollars ($300,000.00) and end up in trouble at a later date trying to find the money.
Mayor Taylor asked Commissioner Kelley what is his main suggestion now.
Commissioner Kelley said that he is proposing the purchase of fifteen (15) patrol cars now
because that is the greatest need; and then make an assessment when the finances are better then
the City can invest into more vehicles.
Commissioner Santiago said that he was informed that the new requested fleet includes cars for
the police chief and deputy chief, the mayor, and the manager.
Interim City Manager Chiverton told Commissioner Santiago that the information was correct.
Commissioner Santiago asked much money was being paid for the rental cars.
Interim City Manager Chiverton said that the five (5) rentals cost sixty thousand dollars
($60,000.00) a year.
Commissioner Santiago said that if the cars are purchased and the City owns them then there
would be no need for the rentals and that would be a savings of($60,000.00). That is a start. He
said that he proposes an amendment for thirty (30) instead of thirty three (33) cars. He asked
Interim City Manager Chiverton what is the line item amount in the budget for the purchase of
the vehicles.
Budget Administrator Carswell said that the budget from the prior year was increased for this
year one hundred and fifty nine thousand dollars ($159,000.00).
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Commissioner Santiago asked if any of that money was going to be taken out of the budget this
fiscal year.
Budget Administrator Carswell said no.
Commissioner Santiago asked if the money can be moved around and perhaps can go towards
paying the vendors or the County.
Budget Administrator Carswell said yes, the money can be allocated where it is needed later on
in the fiscal year when the budget is amended.
Commissioner Santiago asked what the total amount is that will be owed on the first payment
one year from now.
Budget Administrator Carswell answered that the total amount was two hundred and eighty nine
thousand dollars.
Commissioner Santiago informed Mayor Taylor that he is proposing an amendment for thirty
cars to accommodate the police department.
Commissioner Pinder said that the police department could have paid for their own cars, but they
used their forfeitures, and other account dollars just for payroll. He wants to ensure that the
police department funds are used to take care of the department. The police administration is not
right, then it does not matter how many cars are purchased. He said that the current
administration does not have it right at this time. He then went on to ask Budget Administrator
Carswell how many cars out of the proposed thirty three cars will be striped to which Budget
Administrator Carswell said, "nineteen (19)".
Commissioner Pinder asked Budget Administrator Carswell how many Officers were on patrol
in the police department and were operating cars.
Budget Administrator Carswell deferred the question to the Assistant Police Chief Dobson.
Commissioner Pinder said that he has a problem with what is going on since he asked the Budget
Administrator a question and he does not know the answer. He asked him why doesn't he know
the amount of officers on patrol in the department but he is asking for thirty three cars. The
question was deferred to the OLPD.
Assistant Police Chief Dobson said that there will be twenty six marked police vehicles out of
the new purchase.
Commissioner Pinder asked Assistant Police Chief Dobson why did Budget Administrator
Carswell say that there were going to be nineteen (19) patrol cars.
Assistant Police Chief Dobson said that he was not sure why Budget administrator Carswell said
that,but there will be twenty six (26) marked and four (4) unmarked.
Commissioner Pinder said he will not support this unless there are twenty eight marked vehicles.
He also asked what the process will be to wean out the current old cars.
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Assistant Chief Dobson said that the older vehicles will be dead lined out, and the newer vehicles
will go to the senior employees.
Commissioner Pinder said that the problem with that is that the senior employees sit in the office
and do not patrol so why do they need new cars. He asked how it would be integrated that the
rookies will be able to utilize the vehicles for patrol.
Assistant Chief Dobson said that the cars will not be parked and will be on the streets and on
patrol.
Commissioner Pinder said that he seconds Commissioner Santiago's motion for thirty cars.
Mayor Taylor informed Interim City Manager Chiverton that the discussion on the cars is going
on too long and there is too much discussion and not enough answers.
Interim City Manager Chiverton told Mayor Taylor that he can answer some of the questions that
is being asked or the item can be deferred.
Commissioner Pinder said that the item should not be deferred but the dais needs to get some
clear understanding. He said that they need to discuss how to move forward and what the plan of
action is. He said that he wants to put on the record that there is never too long of a discussion
when you are dealing with tax payer's money. He said that when you don't discuss it, you end up
eight million dollars ($8,000,000.00) in the hole because nobody is discussing anything. "We're
laying off people when we don't discuss it. Quarter of a million dollars a year, we have to
discuss it; thirty (30) cars and we have to discuss it. There is never too long of a discussion when
you are dealing with tax payer's money.
Mayor Taylor said that as the chair they don't have the answers, she does not mind the
discussion but they are not receiving any answers on anything they are asking for so why
continue asking for the same thing. The budget administrator is saying one thing and the police
department is saying something else. The Commission needs to have answers to what is being
discussed.
Commissioner Santiago said that there is confusion regarding this item. He said that the City will
save sixty thousand dollars ($60,000.00) a year from the rental cars that will no longer be
needed. The City will save money if they purchase the additional cars. He wants to know what
the warranty is on the cars.
Interim City Manager Chiverton said that all of the cars come with a six (6) year bumper to
bumper warranty at the dealership.
Mayor Taylor said that the discussion is becoming like a workshop and it should not be so. She
said that the item can be deferred because there aren't any exact answers to the questions. She
said that she is into patrol. She said that if she was going to do an amendment tonight there
should be fifteen (15) cars going to patrol. She told Interim City Manager Chiverton that she
would like for him to come back to the next meeting with all of the answers that the dais is
asking.
Interim City Manager Chiverton informed her that he has taken notes of the discussion and will
come back with the answers at the next meeting.
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Commissioner Pinder said that the item should not be deferred and he agrees with Commissioner
Santiago to amend the item to twenty five (25) striped patrol cars and five (5) regular cars.
Mayor Taylor asked if the item cannot be deferred until the next meeting.
Commissioner Pinder said that it cannot be deferred.
City Attorney Brown explained to Mayor Taylor that Commissioner Santiago made a motion to
amend the item to thirty (30) cars.
Commissioner Kelley said that it is going backwards to say that the City will approve the cars
and then defer the payment for one year and then use the current money to do something else.
The problem with the City is that money that has been budgeted for one thing always gets used
for something else. He said that since no one else wants to say it then he will say it; the real
question is does everyone in command staff need to be driving around in a Tahoe or Suburban.
He said that if you have a budgeted line item for cars then use the money for the cars; if there is
one hundred and fifty nine thousand dollars ($159,000.00) to purchase cars then buy, however
many cars you can purchase for the money. He says he is not going to support the amendment.
Commissioner Pinder said that the citizens want to see the patrol cars on the road and he is ready
to vote.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the amendment failed by a 2-2 vote.
Commissioner Kelley No
Commissioner Pinder Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes Not Present
Commissioner Santiago Yes
Mayor Taylor No
Commissioner Kelley said that he would like to make an amendment on the amount of cars that
need to be purchased.
Interim City Manager Chiverton asked Budget Administrator Carswell what was the total
amount that was budgeted for cars for the fiscal year.
Budget Administrator Carswell said that the one hundred and fifty nine thousand dollars
($159,000.00) was added to the current budget bringing the total amount to three hundred and
twenty one thousand dollars ($321,000.00). The amount that will be due in one year after receipt
of the cars is one hundred and eighty thousand dollars ($180,000.00).
Mayor Taylor asked Assistant Police Chief Dobson what is the minimum amount of cars that
they need to be able to patrol.
Assistant Police Chief Dobson said that the department can function with nineteen (19) new cars.
Interim City Manager David Chiverton provided the commission with a breakdown of the cars.
There are nineteen (19) Ford Interceptor's, three (3) Dodge Charger's, and four (4) Chevy
Tahoe's for a total of twenty four (24) vehicles on the road.
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Commissioner Kelley said that he wants to make sure there are enough cars to patrol the streets
without compromising the budget. He made an amendment for nineteen (19) cars.
It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Pinder to pass the
amendment.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the amendment passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Pinder Yes
Commissioner Santiago Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes Not Present
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pinder Yes
Commissioner Santiago Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes Not Present
Mayor Taylor Yes
12-10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO RETAIN GENOVESE,
JOBLOVE & BATTISTA, P.A., A FINANCIAL RECOVERY LAW FIRM, TO ASSIST
THE CITY WITH ITS FINANCIAL RECOVERY AND TO BRING BACK A REPORT
OR AN AGREEMENT RETAINING THE FIRM FOR FINANCIAL RECOVERY
SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by L.S. and M.T.
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Brown.
It was moved by Commissioner Santiago, seconded by Commissioner Kelley for discussion.
Commissioner Kelley wants to know how the City will pay to retain these services. He said he
was under the impression that the City was already receiving financial assistance.
Interim City Manager Chiverton said that the fees can be negotiated and the company is willing
to work with the City.
Commissioner Kelley asked Interim City Manager Chiverton about the previous financial
agencies that provided assistance to the City.
Interim City Manager Chiverton said that the past firms have not been performing up to standard
and that is why he did not choose to work with them.
Commissioner Kelley asked Interim City Manager Chiverton where he will get the funds from to
pay the firm since the funds are unbudgeted. He said he thought that there were already agencies
collecting funds and looking into the finances of the City. He asked Interim City Manager
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Chiverton and the sponsors of the item to provide a response as to where the funds will come
from for paying this firm.
Interim City Manager Chiverton said that the firm agreed to adjust their fees in the best interest
of the City. He said that the fees will be negotiated once he is authorized to do so.
Commissioner Kelley said that he is concerned with the fact that Interim City Manager
Chiverton is negotiating with the firm when the dais has not voted on it yet.
Commissioner Pinder thanked the sponsor for bringing the item forth and allowing for the
discussion. He said that when the feasibility studies are done the staff needs to be at work. He
wants to make sure that everything is on board with the item.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Santiago Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes Not Present
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pinder Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
13. CONSENT AGENDA:
3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A REQUEST
FOR DESIGN BUILD PROPOSALS FOR THE USAGE OF THE STATE REVOLVING
LOAN FUNDS FOR ZONES 1 AND 2 WASTEWATER, DRINKING WATER AND
STORM WATER UTILITIES PROJECT, USING A NEW TWO STEP, LOW BID
PROCESS, INCLUDING A PREQUALIFICATION PROCESS, FOLLOWED BY
RECEIPT OF BIDS; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by C.M.
4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A REQUEST
FOR DESIGN BUILD PROPOSALS FOR THE USAGE OF THE STATE REVOLVING
LOAN FUNDS FOR ZONE 6 WASTEWATER, DRINKING WATER AND STORM
WATER UTILITIES PROJECT USING A NEW TWO-STEP, LOW BID PROCESS,
INCLUDING A PREQUALIFICATION PROCESS, FOLLOWED BY RECEIPT OF
BIDS; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by C.M.
7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONDUCT A
NECESSITY STUDY FOR ALL CURRENT BUDGETED EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING
FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsored by T.P.
8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO RESERVE EVERY
TUESDAY FROM 2:00 P.M. UNTIL 3:00 P.M. TO MEET WITH COMMISSIONER
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PINDER TO DISCUSS OFFICIAL CITY BUSINESS WITHOUT INTERRUPTIONS
(EXCEPT FOR URGENT BUSINESS); PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF
RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by T.P.
9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO CONDUCT RESEARCH
TO DETERMINE THE OWNERSHIP HISTORY OF THE OPA-LOCKA AIRPORT,
AND IF EVER RIGHTLY OWNED BY THE CITY, DETERMINE WHETHER THE
AIRPORT WAS PROPERLY TRANSFERRED FROM CITY OWNERSHIP;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by L.S.
The above resolutions were read by title by Attorney Brown.
It was moved by Commissioner Pinder, seconded by Commissioner Santiago to pass the Consent
Agenda resolutions.
The motion on the resolutions passed by a 4-0 vote.
Vice Mayor Holmes Not Present
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pinder Yes
Commissioner Santiago Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
14. NEW ITEMS:
14-1: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DEDUCT ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) FROM COMMISSIONER PINDER'S BUDGETED
LINE ITEM FOR HIS TRAVEL EXPENSE (FY2015-2016) TO BE USED TO SUPPORT
THE OPA-LOCKA HURRICANE'S PARENT BOOSTER CLUB'S (OPTIMIST CLUB)
ANNUAL BANQUET, WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE ON JANUARY 30, 2016;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Commission.
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Brown.
Mayor Taylor opened the floor for citizen's input.
There being no persons to speak, Mayor Taylor closed citizens input.
It was moved by Commissioner Santiago, seconded by Commissioner Pinder to pass the
resolution.
Mayor Taylor informed Commissioner Pinder that there were rules for adding on these items
when there is no emergency; it should be only be requested for life, safety, etc...
Commissioner Pinder said that it is important being that it is for the children.
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There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pinder Yes
Commissioner Santiago Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes Not Present
Mayor Taylor Yes
15. PLANNING & ZONING:
16. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARING:
A. FIRST READING ORDINANCES(S)/PUBLIC HEARING:
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF
BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS FOR LIQUOR STORES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY AND CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND
REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by M.T.
The above ordinance was read by title by City Attorney Brown.
It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Pinder to pass the ordinance.
Mayor Taylor said that she is concerned with what is going on with people hanging around
liquor stores and the crime that comes as a result of indulging in alcohol. She said that residents
have asked that there be no liquor stores in the City.
Commissioner Kelley said that he hopes staff has done what they are supposed to do this time.
He said that in the past they attempted to impose moratoriums and were unsuccessful because of
staff not following through.
Mayor Taylor informed the clerk that she wants to know where the moratorium is on the pawn
shops also.
Commissioner Santiago said that thirty six (36) months is too long to prohibit these businesses
from coming into the City. He asked if the dais was breaking any rules by allowing this; and if
the ordinance will come back for second reading.
Mayor Taylor informed Commissioner Santiago that they were not breaking any rules and it
would come back at second reading.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the ordinance passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Pinder Yes
Commissioner Santiago Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes Yes
Commissioner Kelley Not Present
Mayor Taylor Yes
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17. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
Interim City Manager Chiverton informed the dais that he has provided them with a full report in
writing and is ready to answer any questions that they may have.
Commissioner Santiago asked Interim City Manager Chiverton why his report was so short.
Interim City Manager Chiverton explained that he had provided a written report as well included
memos with City business for the commission to review.
Commissioner Santiago encouraged Interim City Manager Chiverton to keep up the good work.
Commissioner Pinder said that his focus will be on football and cheerleading this year. He asked
Interim City Manager Chiverton if he could find twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) to
purchase new uniforms for the athletic program. He said that he is currently raising funds and
would like to match what ever made available. He also asked Interim City Manager Chiverton to
find another twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) to aid with the beautification project at all
of the sites. He informed Interim City Manager Chiverton that on Curtiss and Perviz Avenue,
there is debris on the road from the tornado the other day.
Commissioner Santiago said that he is all for getting twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000.00)
for the football team. But he wants to know where is the eighty eight thousand dollars
($88,000.00) that was approved one year ago to buy equipment for Sherbondy Park. He also said
that the lights on the basketball court are on after 10:00PM and residents are complaining.
Commissioner Kelley asked Interim City Manager Chiverton for an update on the lighting issue
on Sherbondy Park.
Interim City Manager Chiverton said that the light box is easily accessible because people are
either jumping the cage or using a stick to turn it on. It will be rewired at an area that is out of
reach of those who are turning the lights on at night.
Commissioner Kelley said there are signs indicated the park hours so no one should be on the
park after these hours. He said that he agrees with Commissioner Pinder about getting started
with the beautification project. Those areas that were done previously are slowly going down and
need a refresher. He acknowledged that he has received the manager's report and will be going
through everything to see where the City is in terms of moving forward through the financial
issues.
Mayor Taylor told Interim City Manager Chiverton that the canal bank on 27th Avenue needs
cleaning. She said that he needs to look into the water fountains because the two are never
working at the same time and this is a problem. She asked him to see about getting the fountains
in working order. She asked Interim City Manager Chiverton to place a freeze on overtime for
this fiscal year; and City Attorney Brown for a resolution to reflect her recommendation for
freezing overtime. She asked Interim City Manager Chiverton if he is implementing the financial
recovery that she presented to the public.
Interim City Manager Chiverton confirmed that the plan was in effect.
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18. OFFICIAL BOARD REPORTS:
No reports at this time.
19.MAYOR/COMMISSION REPORT:
Commissioner Kelley announced Farm Share on the first (1St) Wednesday of the month; Feeding
South Florida on the third (3r1) Friday of the month; and Movie Night which alternates between
the three (3) parks and is held on the first (1St) Friday of the month. Today he along with the
OLPD showed support for the families of murdered children. He wants to thank all of the staff
that participated in making the MLK Walk and the Memorial Garden a success.
Commissioner Pinder said that on Friday, January 29, 2106 at 10:00AM, there will be a Stop
Human Trafficking Rally at Florida National University Hialeah Campus. This is a real issue that
has hit home because there was a trafficking ring that was going on in the City. He encouraged
everyone to join him at the rally. He said although he has not been appointed over a department,
his focus is on the Parks and Recreation Department and his goal is to purchase gold helmets for
the team this year.
Commissioner Santiago announced that the Valentine's Day Bingo Dinner will be on February
12, 2016 at 6:00PM and everyone is invited. He said that the Dominican festival is set for the end
of February and he will bring the information at a later date.
Mayor Taylor said that the State of the City Address will be held on Friday, January 29, 2016 at
7:00PM and everyone is invited to attend.
20. OFFICIAL BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
21. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Commissioner
Pinder and Santiago, seconded by Commissioner Kelley to adjourn the meeting 4 .m.
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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