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Home My Public Portal About02-February 10, 2016 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes CITY OF OPA-LOCKA "The Great City" CLERK'S ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, February 10,2016 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, February 10, 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: Vice Mayor Timothy Holmes, Commissioner Joseph L. Kelley, Commissioner Terence K. Pinder, and Commissioner Luis B. Santiago. Also in attendance were: Acting City Manager E. Daniel Abia, City Attorney Vincent T. Brown, and City Clerk Joanna Flores. Mayor Myra L. Taylor and Interim City Manager David Chiverton were not in attendance. 3. INVOCATION: The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Joseph L. Kelley. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison. 5. AWARDS/PROCLAMATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Commissioner Kelley presented certificates to everyone that helped to put the memorial garden together at Ingram Park. Vice Mayor Holmes presented certificates to everyone that sponsored his holiday events for 2015. Commissioner Pinder presented a proclamation to former NFL player Tony "Touchdown" Nathan in honor of Black History Month. 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 6 (Commissioner Kelley); deferred 8 (Commissioner Santiago); Request to amend the agenda as follows: Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—2/10/2016 1 NEW ITEMS: 14-1: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ST. KEVIN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND J&J AMUSEMENTS, TO STAGE A FIVE (5) DAY CARNIVAL AT INGRAM PARK; 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 Commissioner Kelley Yes Vice Mayor Holmes Yes Mayor Taylor Not Present 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Pinder 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 Commissioner Kelley Yes Commissioner Pinder Yes Vice Mayor Holmes Yes Mayor Taylor Not Present 8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Commission Meeting—01/13/2016. It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Santiago to approve the minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting on January 13, 2016. There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 3-0 vote. Commissioner Kelley Yes Commissioner Santiago Yes Vice Mayor Holmes Yes Commissioner Pinder Out of Room Mayor Taylor Not Present 9. DISTRICT ONE/DISTRICT TWO - COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—2/10/2016 2 There were no reports from District I. Melonie Burke, District II, Commissioner Jean Monestime's office, reported that the commissioner is having a celebration in honor of Black History Month on Saturday February 27, 2016 at Arcola Lakes Park. This event is free and open to the public. 10. PUBLIC PRESENTATION: 11. CITIZENS' INPUT: Charles Brown, Parks and Recreation Director, 215 Perviz Avenue, said that there seems to be a disconnect between the parks department and the booster club. He is requesting a meeting with management to get a handle on the situation before it gets out of control. He said that he does not want to go into detail about the issues at this time. There being no further persons to speak, Vice Mayor Holmes closed citizens forum. 12. ACTION ITEMS: 12-6: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 16-9141, INCREASING THE NUMBER OF VEHICLES TO BE LEASED FROM NINETEEN (19) TO THIRTY (30) AND REQUIRING TWENTY-FIVE (25) OF THE VEHICLES TO BE MARKED AND FIVE (5) UNMARKED, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA AND ACME AUTO LEASING (EXHIBIT "A"); PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by T.P AND T.H. The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Brown. It was moved by Commissioner Santiago, seconded by Commissioner Kelley for discussion. Commissioner Kelley said that he was always supportive of securing the cars, but wants to make sure that there will be marked cars on patrol. He said that he wants to put it on the record that he is concerned about the financial impact it may cause moving forward. Commissioner Santiago asked if resolution number seven was going to be a part of this plan and the cars will be maintained properly so the City does not have to spend money anytime soon for maintenance. Vice Mayor Holmes said that he is very happy and pleased that the police department will be receiving the new cars There being no further discussion, the motion passed by a 3-0 vote. Commissioner Kelley Yes Commissioner Santiago Yes Commissioner Pinder Out of Room Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—2/10/2016 3 Vice Mayor Holmes Yes Mayor Taylor Not Present 13. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTIES IDENTIFIED BY FOLIOS 08-2122-003-1690; 08-2122-003-1680; 08-2122-003-1670 AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DISPOSE OF THE PROPERTIESFOR PUBLIC BENEFIT; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by C.M. 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SELL CERTAIN PROPERTIES PREVIOUSLY DECLARED AS SURPLUS AND IDENTIFIED BY FOLIO NUMBERS 08-2122-003-1690; 08-2122-003-1680; 08-2122-003-1670 FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by C.M. 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DEFEND THE FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC. d/b/a FERGUSON WATERWORKS, VS. CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA LITIGATION CASE NUMBER 16-001020-CA-01, INVOLVING BREACH OF CONTRACT, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by C.A. 4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO SEEK GRANT FUNDING FOR A VICTIM'S ADVOCATE POSITION FOR THE OPA-LOCKA POLICE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by J.K. 5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO REQUIRE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO CONTACT FAMILIES OF HOMICIDE VICTIMS AT LEAST ONCE EVERY SIXTY (60) DAYS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A PROGRESS REPORT OF THE INVESTIGATION UNTIL THE CASE IS CONCLUDED; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by J.K. 7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE FOR ALL VEHICLES LEASED OR OWNED BY THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by L.S. Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—2/10/2016 4 The above resolutions were read by title by Attorney Brown. It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Santiago to pass the Consent Agenda resolutions. The motion on the resolutions passed by a 4-0 vote. Commissioner Pinder Yes Commissioner Santiago Yes Commissioner Kelley Yes Vice Mayor Holmes Yes Mayor Taylor Not Present 14. NEW ITEMS: 14-1: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ST. KEVIN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND J&J AMUSEMENTS, TO STAGE A FIVE (5) DAY CARNIVAL AT INGRAM PARK; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by T.P. The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Brown. It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Pinder to pass the resolution. There being no discussion, the motion on 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 15. PLANNING & ZONING: 16. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARING: 17. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: 18. OFFICIAL BOARD REPORTS: No reports at this time. 19. MAYOR/COMMISSION REPORT: Commissioner Santiago announced that the Valentine's Day Bingo Dinner will be on February 12, 2016 at 6:00PM and everyone is invited. Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—2/10/2016 5 Commissioner Kelley announced the monthly outreach programs which include Farm Share on the first (1st) Wednesday of the month at Sherbondy Village; Feeding South Florida on the third (3`d) Friday at Segal Park; and Meet Me Monday at Belkuchy's Restaurant on Ali Baba Avenue. He said that he has some concerns with the issues that are going on at the park and he wants the manager to convene a meeting and handle the situation. He said that he is working on a One Stop Tour for anti-gang violence on March 27, 2016 and will be meeting with the police department. He said that movie night was held on last Friday, it was cold and they had to move everyone into the CET building but the community came out. He said that he is working on an initiative to deal with all of the abandoned homes in the City as they are an eye sore in the community. He is also working on a women's history event. He said that he wants to meet on next Thursday because he wants to know where the City is with the recovery plan. He said that the dais was supposed to vote on the plan tonight, but it is not on the agenda and he is concerned. Vice Mayor Holmes said that he knows that it is a battle that they have to fight on a day to day basis,but they will get through it. He said that he will not go into detail about anything today, but he thanked the citizens for their support over the years. Without the community the commission would not be there and he respects them for that. He said that his door is always open to help everyone. 20. OFFICIAL BOARD APPOINTMENTS: 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 7:45p. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—2/10/2016 6