HomeMy Public PortalAbout04- April 27, 2016 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes CITY OF OPA-LOCKA
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CLERK'S ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY,April 27, 2016
7:00 P.M.
Sherbondy Village Auditorium
215 Perviz Avenue
Opa-locka, FL 33054
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Myra Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m. on Wednesday, April 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: 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 David Chiverton,
City Attorney Vincent T. Brown, and City Clerk Joanna Flores.
3. INVOCATION:
The invocation was delivered by Vice Mayor Timothy Holmes.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
5. AWARDS/PROCLAMATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
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 13-4 (Commissioner Pinder); pulled 13-3, 13-5, 13-6, and 13-7
(Commissioner Santiago); pulled 13-1 and 13-2 (Commissioner Kelley);
7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
It was moved by Vice Mayor Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Pinder to approve the agenda,
consent agenda and pull list.
There being no further discussion, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Pinder Yes
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Commissioner Santiago Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Commission Meeting—04/13/2016.
It was moved by Commissioner Santiago, seconded by Commissioner Pinder to approve the
minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting on April 13, 2016.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Santiago Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pinder Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
9. DISTRICT ONE/DISTRICT TWO - COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT
Larry Gardner, District I, Commissioner Barbara Jordan's Office, said that he did not have any
reports or announcements, but will take any issues or concerns from the commission back to
Commissioner Jordan.
Mayor Taylor asked the dais if they had anything for Mr. Gardner to take back to Commissioner
Jordan.
Commissioner Pinder said that he received the information from the bond and the revenue and
wanted to thank Commissioner Jordan. He said that he saw where any questions can be directed
to the deputy mayor's office and he will be doing that through the manager.
Commissioner Kelley said that he wanted to make sure that he receives the dates, signs, and all
of the information for the summer youth employment program.
Mr. Gardner said that he will get that information to Commissioner Kelley.
Mayor Taylor acknowledged that Mr. Bradley Woodson was sitting in the audience.
10. PUBLIC PRESENTATION:
11. CITIZENS' INPUT:
12. ACTION ITEMS:
1 (13-1). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
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LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT A 32
HOUR WORK SCHEDULE BY REDUCING THE WORK SCHEDULE TO A 4-DAY
WORK WEEK WITH 32 HOURS PER WEEK; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION
OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Vice Mayor
Holmes (Deferred Item from RCM of 04/13/2016)
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Brown.
It was moved by Commissioner Pinder, seconded by Commissioner Kelley for discussion.
Commissioner Kelley said that at the last meeting the item was deferred and additional
information was requested to support the resolution. He said that he has not seen any supporting
information on the item besides some preliminary numbers that he received late. He also
readdressed the layoffs and the impact that it would have on the community. He asked how it is
going to work with some departments having a 32 hour work week and still maintain the same
level of services. He said that he wants to make sure the union and PBA contracts are not
affected by the decision to reduce hours and lay off employees. He also asked where the City
was in terms of collecting owed monies. He said that if cuts are made it has to be done fairly
across the board. He asked for clarity from the manager and the attorney.
City Manager Chiverton said that the 32 hour work week would not affect services. He said that
all of the departments were reviewed and it was determined that the services would still go on
even with staggered services. He said that a complete evaluation of the workforce was done and
he does not see where there will be an impact on the community.
Commissioner Kelley said that if the attorney wants to answer on the revenue side then that is
fine with him since the manager indicated that The Brown Law Group is the one pursuing the
funds.
City Attorney Brown said that what the commission authorized The Brown Law Group to do
was to seek funds that were tied up into the lien foreclosure process. He said that pursuant to
Florida Statute there is a process that must be followed. A notice has been drafted and I.T. has
been looking into merging the notice into a mailing list; then the list will be sent via certified
mail to ensure that the property owner gets notice that the City is going to pursue lien
foreclosure. He said that they are in the stages of getting the notices out to the property owners,
thirty (30) days after that they will begin the litigation aspect of it.
Commissioner Kelley said that from looking at the correspondence under letter D, there is
seventy (70) on one hand and thirty (30) on another. He asked the attorney if that was not a part
of the process.
City Attorney Brown said that there are two (2) types of lien processes. One is where a property
owner chooses to sell or refinance the property; or they want to do work on it or renegotiate it.
Commissioner Kelley said that he still thinks that the services will be affected by shortening the
budget to a 32 hour work week. He said that he has heard from staff of certain departments that
there is staff shortage now so he is not sold that there will not be a negative impact.
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Commissioner Pinder said that he does not remember reading the budget and it showed that there
would be a shortfall with furloughs, 32 hour work week, and layoffs. He asked the manager
where the City went wrong with that. He said that his second issue is with the PBA and
AFSCME and the perception of fairness. He was under the impression that the manager declared
some type of financial emergency for this. He said that he remembers when the City of Miami
went through a similar situation the union negotiated contract went out the window because of
the state of emergency that the City of Miami was in at that time. He asked the manager what is
the shortfall right now for June 2nd as far as the budget and how much is owed as far as the
franchise fees that is owed to the City that has not been collected.
City Manager Chiverton said that the shortfall came about when there was a responsibility for
debt that came over into the new fiscal year. The City had an excess of one point six million
dollars ($1,600,000.00) that was carried over into the previous year. He said that when the police
schedule was evaluated it was more than just the PBA; the overlapping schedule can create a lot
of overtime. He said that he wants to be sure that as much as he is watching the budget now; the
answer from the police is that a 32 hour work week would not have overtime in it simply because
of how the schedule runs. If anything happens on any given day and someone is scheduled to be
off, then the City would have to pay overtime for that employee to come in.
Commissioner Pinder asked the manager what was the amount of unbudgeted debt that is owed.
City Manager Chiverton said that it was one point five million dollars ($1,500.000.00) owed.
Commissioner Pinder asked the manager what the old debt was.
City Manager Chiverton said that the debt comes from vendors who have not been paid, most of
which are service providers and contractors.
Commissioner Pinder asked who approved the one point five million dollars ($1,500.000.00)
owed to be paid. He said that he was not in office and he would like to know. He said that
anything over twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) would require permission from the
commission to pay.
City Manager Chiverton said that the authorization came from the manager's office but those
payments are standard for operating services for the City. He said that the bills came from the
county and vendors who have not been paid.
Commissioner Pinder asked City Manager Chiverton if he had declared a financial emergency.
City Manager Chiverton said yes, that it was declared back in November 2015.
Commissioner Pinder asked why AFSCME are treated one way, and then PBA is treated another
way.
City Attorney Brown said that he is not aware that the unions are being treated differently. He
said that there was a preliminary meeting set with AFSCME that he attended, and there is a
meeting scheduled for May 5th with the PBA. He said that there is no different treatment and that
they are in discussions with both unions.
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Commissioner Pinder said that he is going to support the resolution, buts wants some
transparency on what the resolution entails. He asked the manager what is the amount of money
owed to the City that was not collected in franchise fees. He said that these numbers need to be
factored in when deciding to vote on the 32 hour work week resolution.
City Manager Chiverton said that there is approximately two hundred and fifty thousand dollars
($250,000.00) unaudited that needs to be collected for franchise fees. Staff is doing an audit of
the fees to see who owes the money to the City.
Commissioner Kelley said that he mentioned from day one that the employees need to be treated
fairly when it comes to cuts. If there is a meeting coming up to speak to union members then the
City should hold off and not cut or lay off employees just yet. He said that the administration
always goes to the lower level employees and cut or lays them off without exhausting other
avenues. It has to be done fairly.
Commissioner Santiago said that Ford Motor Company said that there is a limit of five (5)
people that can ride in his car. If there is more people than what is recommended then you can
run into problems with the car. The same thing goes for the City; if you have more people than
what is set then you will run into problems like what is going on currently. He said that the
previous administration gave the dais a budget that they approved and it turns out that it was not
accurate. He said that the current administration is showing real numbers that shows what is to
be done for that turnaround of the financial situation. He said that he supports anything that is
going to help the City, but like Commissioner Kelley said, he wants the employees to be treated
fairly. He said that cutting hours will affect services and may cost the City revenue. He asked
City Manager Chiverton what is the amount that would be saved if the dais approves the 32 hour
work week and is it going to be a moratorium or permanent.
City Manager Chiverton said that for the remainder of the fiscal year there would be a savings of
three hundred and forty thousand one hundred and eighty nine dollars ($340,189.00).
Commissioner Santiago asked City Manager Chiverton what that dollar amount does for the
budget.
City Manager Chiverton said that the money saved from the reduced hours would help to balance
the budget by the end of the fiscal year.
Commissioner Santiago said that during the CRA meeting the board was asked to come up with
three (3) objectives that they would like to see done on behalf of the City and he is all for it to
help the City get back on track financially. He said that to save money the City has to start in
house. By scaling back on events, watching departmental expenses, and finding resources, the
City can save money. He said that his car is for five (5) passengers, not one hundred and seventy
five (175) passengers.
Commissioner Pinder asked City Manager Chiverton if the vote does not pass tonight, will he
still lay employees off by Friday since it is in his power to do so without consulting with the
commission.
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City Manager Chiverton said that the layoffs were imminent.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution failed by a 4-1 vote.
Commissioner Kelley No
Commissioner Pinder No
Commissioner Santiago No
Vice Mayor Holmes Yes
Mayor Taylor No
Vice Mayor Holmes said that the dais has been dealing with the financial situation for about six
to eight (6-8) weeks and they act as though they do not know what is going on in the City. He
said the City is in a financial crisis right now and they have to do things in order to help the
situation. Miami Gardens and other Cities have switched to a four day work week so why can't
the City. He said that he is not going to apologize to anyone on the dais if they cannot get their
cut from the business owners as a result of what needs to be done. He said that the problem with
the City is that the dais is concerned with their cut or percentage. When the state steps in and
shuts down the City, no one can say that Vice Mayor Holmes did not do what he was supposed
to do. He said that he will always look out for the best interest of the community. He will not
apologize if they cannot get their cut; that is why the FBI is in the City now. He said they need to
do what is right for the people and move the City forward.
Commissioner Kelley said that he does not receive a cut or percentage from anyone so he knows
that the vice mayor was not referencing him. He said that if the manager is going to meet with
the union on the 5th, then a meeting should be scheduled for the 6th to implement the cuts. He
said that as long as you go through the process and it is fair to both unions then he can do what
he has to do. He said that he is not anti-layoffs or cuts, but he wants it to be done fairly.
Vice Mayor Holmes said that the City has to take action in order to put things in order; if no
action is taken then nothing will be done about the situation.
Mayor Taylor acknowledged Canine Officer Bak and presented an award to Kathy Holmes from
Protect the Paws for donating a bullet proof vest to Officer Bak.
2 (13-2). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TERMINATE THE
CONTRACT WITH THE PRIVATE SECURITY GUARD COMPANY AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO USE RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS TO
CARRY OUT THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CURRENTLY HANDLED BY
THE PRIVATE SECURITY GUARD COMPANY; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsored by Vice Mayor Holmes (Deferred Item from RCM of 04/13/2016)
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Brown.
It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Santiago for discussion.
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Commissioner Kelley said that he supports the item, he is unsure if the manager sat with the
sponsor based on the information that was sent to the dais; but after reviewing the numbers it
will be more expensive to use the reserves. However, the prospect of having cameras installed
can save the City money. He said that he likes the idea of having the cameras as opposed to using
the security service or the reserve officers.
Vice Mayor Holmes said that after review of the information, he is agreeing to amend the
resolution to terminate the security guard service and implement a virtual surveillance system to
be housed in the police department where dispatch can monitor it.
Commissioner Kelley said that if a motion is made to amend the item then he wants to second it.
Mayor Taylor said that is fine, but she is not ready to vote on it just yet.
Commissioner Pinder asked City Manager Chiverton how much the savings was for the budget.
City Manager Chiverton said that it was three hundred and forty one thousand eighty nine dollars
from the 32 hour work week.
Commissioner Pinder said that the numbers did not include the two hundred and fifty thousand
dollars from the franchise fees. He then asked the manager what was the savings between
canceling the security company from now until the end of the fiscal year.
City Manager Chiverton said that it was a savings of one hundred and eight thousand dollars.
Commissioner Pinder told the dais to pay attention to the numbers and that there would be
mention of more savings later on the meeting.
Commissioner Santiago asked what exactly it was that they were voting on.
City Attorney Brown read the amendment on the resolution as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TERMINATE THE
CONTRACT WITH THE PRIVATE SECURITY GUARD COMPANY AND TO
IMPLEMENT A VIRTUAL SECURITY SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM TO BE HOUSED
IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF
RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Vice Mayor Holmes
Commissioner Santiago asked how much it would cost and how long it would take for the
cameras to be installed in five (5) buildings. He said that before any contract is canceled the dais
needs to make sure there is something in place to avoid any issues. He said that he supports the
resolution, but he does not want to leave the buildings vulnerable.
Commissioner Kelley said that he agrees with Commissioner Santiago and wants clarity. He also
wants to be sure that sufficient time is given for canceling the contract so that would give the
manager enough time to have the cameras installed which will save the City money.
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It was moved by Vice Mayor Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Kelley to amend the
resolution.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the amendment passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Santiago Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pinder Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
There being no discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Pinder Yes
Commissioner Santiago Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
3 (13-3). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, SUSPENDING ALL CITY COMMISSION OR COMMISSIONER
SPONSORED EVENTS, EXCLUDING COMMISSION MEETINGS AND SPECIAL
CALL COMMISSION MEETINGS, AND INCLUDING CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS,
UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE CITY HAS RECOVERED FROM ITS FINANCIAL
EMERGENCY; EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION
OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Vice Mayor
Holmes and Commissioner Santiago (Deferred Item from RCM of 04/13/2016)
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Brown.
It was moved by Commissioner Santiago, seconded by Commissioner Pinder for discussion.
Commissioner Santiago said that he had co-sponsored the resolution before and he has
researched and found that there is nothing wrong with the events that the commissioners host. He
said that for activities like Meet Me Monday, it is a benefit to the residents and should not be
suspended. Having a moratorium on such events would hurt the community. He said that he sees
where his 4th of July event has been budgeted for twenty nine thousand dollars ($29,000.00) and
he has never spent that kind of money on the event before. He said that the money spent to put
on the 4th of July event comes from private sponsors. He does not see the Turkey Giveaway or
the Bicycle Giveaway budget so he does not know who requested the budget for the 4th of July
event. He said that the savings have to start at home and he is all for anything that would save the
City money. He said the dais is starting with small events hosted by the commission that has
minimal, if no impact on the City's budget. He said that two years ago he offered to turn in his
car keys if everyone else did if it would help save the City money. He said that it also takes gas
to drive around in the cars. He said that he will be hosting the 4th of July event and this will be
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his fourth (4th) year. He said that the event will take place at no cost to the City. He said that he is
willing to turn in his City credit card if that will help the budget; he also said that he does not
travel so he is not accruing any expenses there either. He said that he will not support the
resolution tonight unless there is an amendment.
Mayor Taylor asked Commissioner Santiago what is the amendment he wants to bring before the
commission.
Commissioner Santiago said that he would like for the resolution to be amended to suspend all
commission sponsored events over two thousand dollars ($2,000.00).
City Attorney Brown read the amendment on the resolution as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,
FLORIDA, SUSPENDING ALL CITY COMMISSION OR COMMISSIONER
SPONSORED EVENTS THAT EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00),
EXCLUDING COMMISSION MEETINGS AND SPECIAL CALL COMMISSION
MEETINGS, AND INCLUDING CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS, UNTIL SUCH TIME
AS THE CITY HAS RECOVERED FROM ITS FINANCIAL EMERGENCY;
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Vice Mayor Holmes and
Commissioner Santiago (Deferred Item from RCM of 04/13/2016)
Mayor Taylor asked the sponsor what does "CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS" mean.
Commissioner Santiago said that he supports all of the commission sponsored events that are
beneficial to the residents. He said that all of the other events that cost thousands of dollars need
to cease until the finances are better.
Vice Mayor Holmes said that he is going to take the item off of the agenda because no one on the
dais knows what they what to do. He told the dais that if they want to cancel his giveaways then
that is fine. He said that he is not up for re-election and will not be campaigning to get things
done. He told the dais that they are playing games and he wants to get the City back on the right
track. He said that he is not going to play games with them; he will let the governor and the state
play games with them. He said that he no longer sponsors the resolution.
Commissioner Santiago said that he is not trying to stop anyone's event if they raise the money,
he just does not want it to cost the City money.
Mayor Taylor acknowledged that Vice Mayor Holmes took the item off of the agenda.
Commissioner Santiago suggested deferring the item.
Mayor Taylor conferred with the attorney.
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City Attorney Brown said that Vice Mayor Holmes withdrew his sponsorship and the co-
sponsor, Commissioner Santiago deferred the item until a later time. The item comes off of the
agenda as a deferral.
4 (13-4). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR, OR ITS DESIGNEE, TO
RENEGOTIATE THE CONTRACT OF THE BROWN LAW GROUP, LLC, AND
SUBMIT IT TO THE COMMISSION FOR APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsored by Commissioner Pinder
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Brown.
It was moved by Commissioner Santiago, seconded by Commissioner Pinder for discussion.
Commissioner Pinder said that he is going to revisit the numbers he mentioned earlier in the
meeting. He said that to save jobs and hours, the job of the dais is to balance. He said that when
The Brown Law Group came in he was the one that negotiated the contract. At that time there
were sixty four (64) items pending legal action; now the City is down to three (3). The Brown
Law Group along with Mike Pizzi did a tremendous job. He said that the City cannot afford to
pay for a full time attorney. He said that he cannot manage, he can only dictate to three (3)
positions. The clerk is doing a fine job, probably needs a raise. It was Ms. Irby, Joanna, and Ms.
Lawson; now she is doing the work of three (3) people and sacrificing for the team. They
brought a resolution to put Mr. Chiverton where Mr. Shiver was, but they cannot do better at the
moment. Mr. Chiverton sacrificed and is making twenty five thousand dollars less. He said that
he is trying to save money budget wise; even the CRA had to be cut because the City could no
longer afford to pay Ed Brown a salary. The resolution is not to terminate, but it has to be cut to
save money because the City can no longer afford to pay. The workload is not as hectic as it was
one (1) year ago and The Brown Law Group is to be commended for a great job.
Vice Mayor Holmes said that the former manager is sitting at home collecting about seventeen
thousand dollars ($17,000.00) a month and Commissioner Pinder also negotiated that contract.
The former manager is also driving a brand new SUV at the expense of the City. He said that he
tried to do something about it awhile back and did not get any help. The attorney is doing a great
job, but the dais is trying to cut his salary. He said that he hopes Commissioner Pinder will get
on the right track and do the right thing this time around because it seems he is going in a
different direction.
Mayor Taylor asked Vice Mayor Holmes if he wants to amend the resolution to include the
former city manager.
Vice Mayor Holmes said yes.
Commissioner Kelley said that he wants to speak on the resolution.
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City Attorney Brown read the amended resolution.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR, OR ITS DESIGNEE, TO RENEGOTIATE
THE CONTRACT OF THE BROWN LAW GROUP, LLC, AND ROY STEVEN
SHIVER'S SEVERANCE AGREEMENT, AND SUBMIT IT TO THE COMMISSION
FOR APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Brown.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Holmes; motion died for lack of a second.
Mayor Taylor acknowledged that no one seconded the amendment to the resolution.
Commissioner Santiago wanted clarity on the resolution. He asked the manager what is it that the
resolution was trying to do.
City Manager Chiverton said that the resolution is to negotiate the contract to save money.
Commissioner Santiago said that he wants to be fair. He asked when the contract was up
between the City and the attorney. He said that it may hurt the firm if the dais was to cut the
budget on the contract at this time. The attorney may not put forth the same effort on behalf of
the City if his funds are reduced. He recommended that the City wait until October to consider
cutting the funds or retaining another attorney.
Commissioner Kelley said that he had an issue with the attorney's agreement from the beginning
because he thought it was too much. He said that he is not going to support the item at this time
and would like to revisit it when the new fiscal year comes around. He said that wording it to
renegotiate is not possible at this time because there is a contract in place and reducing the
agreed upon amount would be a breach of contract. He said that the attorney does not have to
renegotiate because he has a contract. There is already one person sitting at home collecting
money and the City does not need two (2).
Commissioner Pinder said that he was just trying to save money for the City. He said that to save
someone's job he wanted to know if the attorney was willing to reduce his fee by one (1) or two
thousand dollars ($1,000.00) a month for the betterment of the City. He said that he will defer the
item and bring it back in eleven months when it is time for renewal.
5 (13-5). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONDUCT A STUDY
ON THE FISCAL IMPACT THAT THE RETURN OF COMMISSIONER PINDER'S
CITY-ISSUED CELLULAR PHONE WOULD HAVE ON THE CITY'S BUDGET FOR
FY 2016-2017; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Commissioner Pinder
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Brown.
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It was moved by Commissioner Santiago, seconded by Commissioner Pinder for discussion.
Commissioner Santiago said that it a very good idea. He said that he has been saying since
January that the commission needs to start saving. He asked Commissioner Pinder not to wait
until the next fiscal year to turn in his cell phone and do it now.
Commissioner Pinder said that he does not understand why a commissioner would pull and
comment on what another commissioner is doing with his/her budget. He said it costs citizens
about thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00) for each commissioners expense. He said that he is
responsible for his own budget and is in awe that another commissioner feels the need to tell him
what to do with an item that he put on the agenda.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 4-1 vote.
Vice Mayor Holmes No
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pinder Yes
Commissioner Santiago Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
6 (13-6). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONDUCT A STUDY
ON THE FISCAL IMPACT THAT THE CANCELLATION (OR CREDIT) OF
COMMISSIONER PINDER'S TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLAR
($2,400.00) YEARLY ALLOCATION, AS WELL AS HIS TRAVEL LINE ITEM,
WOULD HAVE ON THE CITY'S BUDGET FOR FY 2016-2017; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsored by Commissioner Pinder
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Brown.
It was moved by Commissioner Santiago, seconded by Commissioner Pinder for to pass the
resolution.
There being no discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 4-1 vote.
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pinder Yes
Commissioner Santiago Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes No
Mayor Taylor Yes
7 (13-7). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO STUDY THE FISCAL
IMPACT THAT THE RETURN OF COMMISSIONER TERENCE PINDER'S
CHEVROLET TAHOE WOULD HAVE ON THE CITY'S BUDGET FOR THE 2016-
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2017 FISCAL YEAR; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Commissioner Pinder
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Brown.
It was moved by Commissioner Santiago, seconded by Commissioner Pinder for to pass the
resolution.
There being no discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 4-1 vote.
Commissioner Pinder Yes
Commissioner Santiago Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes No
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
Vice Mayor Holmes said that it is different when you want to do a study verses when you want
to pull something or stop something. If you want to pull something or stop it, then do it. He said
just do your study and then say this is what it is going to be. If you do not want the Tahoe or use
of the credit card then say you don't want it and let the city manager cancel it, that's how you do
things. Don't sit there and play games and waste people's time when you know that you can
make other arrangements to do things the right way.
13. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. (13-8). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONDUCT A
FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF A CITY-
OWNED WATER AND SEWER TREATMENT FACILITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsored by Commissioner Santiago
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Brown.
It was moved by Commissioner Pinder, seconded by Commissioner Kelley to pass the
resolution.
There being no discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 5-0 vote.
Vice Mayor Holmes Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pinder Yes
Commissioner Santiago Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
14. NEW ITEMS:
15. PLANNING & ZONING:
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16. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARING:
17. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
City Manager Chiverton said that he has provided the dais with a written report and is available
to take any questions or concerns the dais may have.
Commissioner Kelley asked for an update on the information that was requested by the state.
City Manager Chiverton said tomorrow he will upload information to the drop box so the state
can access it. He said that there are ten (10) or eleven (11) items that were requested; some have
been submitted, some require additional information, and some have no information.
Commissioner Kelley asked if he will receive a copy of the information tomorrow before it is
submitted.
City Manager Chiverton said, "Yes".
Commissioner Kelley asked if there were any updates from the County regarding assistance.
City Manager Chiverton said that the police and water departments have been working together
to help the City and it is ongoing.
Commissioner Santiago told City Manager Chiverton to keep up the good work. He said that the
information that is being sent to Tallahassee is very important and should be a priority. He said
that he received a couple of calls about 127th Street and all of the holes in the road. People are
complaining that about the work that is being done during the day. Residents were told that the
work would be done at night. Businesses are saying that they are losing customers.
City Manager Chiverton said that while the work is being done at night, there is day construction
that has to be done as well. He said that staff will check with the contractor to ensure the work is
being done correctly. There will be some inconvenience.
Commissioner Santiago said that the restoration for the Historic City Hall is coming along. He
asked City Manager Chiverton if there was an update on the project.
City Manager Chiverton said that the project is moving forward with an expected finish date of
August 2016. He said that extra workers who are residents of the City were hired to expedite the
project.
Commissioner Pinder acknowledged that Ms. V from the NAACP North Chapter and Mr.
Burnside was in attendance. He said that he needs more transparency from the manager so that
everyone is clear on what is going.
Mayor Taylor said that he agrees with Commissioner Pinder about transparency for the residents.
She said that there are things being printed in the paper that is not necessarily true. She thanked
City Manager Chiverton for the job that he is doing. She said that she noticed that trash is
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accumulating in the City. She asked City Manager Chiverton to make sure that Code
Enforcement is on the job.
18. OFFICIAL BOARD REPORTS:
No reports at this time.
19. MAYOR/COMMISSION REPORT:
Commissioner Santiago announced that Bingo Night is held every fourth (4th) Friday of the
month. He said 4th of July is coming and he will be hosting the holiday again this year. He
thanked God and the residents for supporting him and his work for the City.
Commissioner Kelley said that he and the police department will be providing the Walking One
Stop program to residents on Monday at the 12875 Apartments. Farm Share and Feeding South
Florida are ongoing. Next Thursday, May 5, 2016 from 11:00 — 1:00PM is the National Day of
Prayer. Movie night is still on the first (1st) Friday of the month.
Mayor Taylor thanked everyone for attending the commission meeting and being interested in
what is going on in the City; she encouraged everyone to serve on the boards and committees.
She said that she attended the African American Mayor's Association Annual Conference. She
said that she had the opportunity to visit the White House and met several of President Obama's
staff members. She said that she learned that there is a rise in people being affected with hepatitis
C. She said that the 90th birthday celebration is going to be on May 11, 2016 and she extended an
invite to the dais to co-host. She also invited the dais to co-host Mother's and Father's Day
events by informing the clerk if they are interested. She announced that the Miami Dade County
Elections Department will be at the municipal complex once a month to provide voter services.
She acknowledged the new District II spokesman Mr. Bradley Woodson. She said that the City is
in recovery mode and it will recover.
20. OFFICIAL BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
21. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Commissioner
Santiago, seconded by Vice Mayor Holmes to adjourn the meeting at 8:52p.m.
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