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HomeMy Public PortalAbout01-January 11, 2017 Regular Commission CITY OF OPA-LOCKA "The Great City" CLERK'S ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY,January 11, 2017 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 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in the Auditorium at Sherbondy Village, 215 President Barack Obama (Perviz) Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida. 2. ROLL CALL: The following members of the City Commission were present: Commissioner Timothy Holmes, Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley, Commissioner John Riley, Commissioner Matthew Pigatt, and Mayor Myra L. Taylor. Also in attendance were: City Manager Yvette Harrell, City Attorney Vincent T. Brown, and City Clerk Joanna Flores. 3. INVOCATION: The invocation was delivered by Myra L. Taylor. 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, 13-6, 13-9, and 13-11 (Vice Mayor Kelley); pulled 13-8 (Commissioner Holmes); defer 13-11 (City Manager Harrell); pulled 13-7 and 13-10 (Commissioner Pigatt). 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: It was moved by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley to approve the agenda, consent agenda and pull list. There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Pigatt Yes Commissioner Holmes Yes Regular Commission Meeting Minutes-01/11/2017 1 Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Commissioner Riley Yes Mayor Taylor Yes 8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Recessed First Budget Hearing— 12/07/2017 It was moved by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley to approve the minutes of the Recessed first Budget Hearing on December 7, 2017. There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Holmes Yes Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Commissioner Riley Yes Commissioner Pigatt Yes Mayor Taylor Yes 9. DISTRICT ONE/DISTRICT TWO - COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT Larry Gardner, District I, said that Commissioner Jordan's Office is giving out Mom and Pop Grants to established small business owners. He said that he put the flyers on the table in the back for anyone who may be interested. District II was not present. 10. PUBLIC PRESENTATION: 11. CITIZENS' INPUT: Former Commissioner Rose Tydus, said that she is speaking on several of the items on the agenda and will try to be brief. She said that one of the fire hydrants on Ali-Baba Avenue had burst and was wasting water. She tried to call Public Works and was given Owen Carney's telephone number. She called many times and was unable to speak with him. If an employee has a city issued cell phone they should answer the phone at all times. The City looks terrible. The bulk garbage is not being picked up and it looks bad. Altonese Moss, 110 Dunad Avenue, Apt 84, said the she is an American citizen born in Kendall, Florida, and she has been violated by the Opa-locka Police Department. She has lived in other cities for years and this City is the only one that has treated her this way. Something needs to be done to stop the harassment. Mayor Taylor asked the city manager if she was aware of the situation. City Manager Harrell said that she was aware of the issue, but she will not go into detail at this time. Chief Dobson is also aware and will follow up with Ms. Moss. Commissioner Pigatt said that he takes the allegations very seriously and wants to ensure that something is done because the police should not be harassing the residents. Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—01/11/2017 2 Vice Mayor Kelley said that he agrees with Commissioner Pigatt and wants a report on the outcome of this issue. Mayor Taylor apologized to Ms. Moss and told her that the City was going to get to the bottom of the issue and find resolve. Hector Castellanos, Lejeune Commercial Center, 13981 NW 42nd Avenue, said that he is being charged three times (3X) the amount for his garbage and it is really bad. It is robbery; the City has enough trouble and should not allow the garbage company to do what it wants. People are working for a living and should not get robbed of their hard earned money. He said that he has copies of his bills. Vice Mayor Kelley said that he wants a copy of the bills. He has heard this same thing from other business owners and they are having the same issue with the garbage company. Commissioner Holmes said that the commission cannot get involved with the day to day operations of the City. They have to allow the city manager to do her job. Daniel Hurtak, said that the mayor and two commissioners approved this contract and its unconstitutional. A company cannot just come in and raise rates and the City has no right to approve it. He understands cost of living, but this makes no sense. Commissioner Pigatt asked if there were any more business owners with questionable garbage fees. Carlton Jackson, Resident, said that the garbage is sitting out in front of the homes for too long. It is not fair that he has to take his garbage to the dump when the City is paying for garbage. It looks like the company does not have respect for the City. He said that while he is standing up there being cool about it he is very angry. He hears what the other people are complaining about and he is upset. Something needs to be done about this. Sandra Ali, 403 Fisherman Street, said that she lives in an apartment complex that has 100 units and only one dumpster to pick up all of the garbage in the complex. One dumpster is not enough and the garbage is overflowing at all times. Residents do not have anywhere to put their trash. She has brought pictures to show what it looks like. This portion of the minutes is being transcribed in verbatim format: Eric Redmon, Villa Francine- I don't even know where to begin, you know when people come up, they need to tell the full story and to not half a story; because I don't like this commission being misled, okay. I took out the time because I too received phone calls regarding the rate increase and everything and I took the time out to go over to UWS and I sat there while some of these vendors came in. Now the part that is not being told to you all as to why the bill rose as high as it did is that there are prior three month billing that they did not pay and this is one of the reasons why they're bill has rosen. That's the part their not telling you. Okay. So if you're gonna come tell, tell the entire story. Second of all, this resolution has passed, it was passed with an RFP and the podium and said hey we need to see this or we need to do this, none of this happened. Now that they've gotten the bill, here is everybody now. This wasn't here before. Those companies that's also complaining about garbage being on the ground, the garbage Regular Commission Meeting Minutes-01/11/2017 3 company can't control that, they need to get a bigger bin. If they got garbage on the ground, you order a bigger bin. You don't get up here and make it look like the garbage company is not doing their job. They're doing their job, okay. If they have a problem, they need to go to UWS, this is not the forum for this. They need to go to UWS and then come before the commission. I respect what their saying, but they need to go to UWS, give them their complaints, because they're not telling the complete story here. I sat there and I saw as some of these vendors came in there, they owed money on top of the rate. But that's the part they won't tell you all, so thank you very much. Alvin Burke, 1240 Jann Avenue- First of all, I would like to know, is Eric Redmon a registered lobbyist with the City of Opa-locka city clerk? Is Eric Redmon a registered lobbyist in the City? City attorney, is Eric Redmon a lobbyist with the City? Mayor Taylor- No, no, no, no, no, you ask, excuse me, you ask the chair and the chair will direct you. Alvin Burke, 1240 Jann Avenue-Mayor, is Eric Redmon a lobbyist with the City? Mayor Taylor-Madame Clerk. City Clerk Flores-No he is not. Alvin Burke, 1240 Jann Avenue- So why do we sit here, time after time, entertaining Mr. Redmon coming in here lobbying for UWS and nobody seems to have a problem with that. Nobody seems to have a problem with that. Mayor Taylor-He was giving his opinion. Alvin Burke, 1240 Jann Avenue- No Ma'am, that's no opinion. Mayor I'm intelligent okay, I'm intelligent and that is not an opinion, that's was lobbying and I'm sure you know that was lobbying. It needs to stop unless he is going to register to become a registered lobbyist in the City and you just sit there and just let him go on and on and on. Mayor Taylor-Just like we let you go on and on and on when you come here. Alvin Burke, 1240 Jann Avenue- No, no, I'm not lobbying for anybody; I'm lobbying for the citizens in the City of Opa-locka, and the businesses in the City which we all should be working for, but apparently we not. This, I live on Jann Avenue, one of the major thoroughfares in the City; we've had trash out there for almost two weeks now; Ever since after Christmas. What's going on? What's going on? The City hasn't been paying? I know I just paid my taxes for the year so I believe I paid trash pickup. I had visitors come to my house on Sunday that had to drive through and the City looked terrible. But that's not important to ya'll, that's not important to ya'll. Commissioner Pigatt- Who enforces the lobbying regulations?If someone is in violation of that, who enforces it? Mayor Taylor- The attorney. Regular Commission Meeting Minutes-01/11/2017 4 City Attorney Brown- First of all I would have to know that they are lobbying. If I don't know that they are not a registered lobbyist, then there's nothing I can do. It has to be brought to my attention that a person who is lobbying or has the appearance of lobbying has not properly registered with the city clerk. Commissioner Pigatt-And who brings that to your attention? City Attorney Brown- Whomever would be the clerk's office, if the clerk believes that someone is lobbying because they have to register through her office, she keeps the record of all of the lobbyists in the City. Commissioner Pigatt-And city clerk, why has this not been addressed with Mr. Redmon? City Clerk Flores- Well, I'm not even one hundred percent (100%) sure that he's lobbying. He does come and speak at the meetings and it hasn't been brought to my attention either. And just for the record, every time someone comes to register, I do submit a copy of that lobbyist registration form to the commission, as well as the city attorney and the city manager, so they are aware as to who is registered as a lobbyist. Just to make it clear. Commissioner Pigatt- We need to figure this out, let's get together and figure this out. I want to make sure that there isn't anybody lobbying in the City illegally and if they are, then that needs to be addressed. This goes to the city clerk, city manager, city attorney, whoever. (Mayor Taylor asked I.T. to come and adjust the microphone for the resident at the podium) Commissioner Holmes- Madame Mayor while he's doing that I need to make comment. We need to let our city attorney let our new colleagues on the dais know what is expected on the dais when a question comes up, what we can do and what we cannot do. We need to let him know that we are not allowed to respond to some things. We do things that we not supposed to do and then we complain when the people come up to the podium and do things. Draw the line and make us a clear understanding of where we're going. Do you understand? City Attorney Brown- Yes sir. End of verbatim. Toroni Mitchell, 14225 NW 22nd Place, said that she has several issues to bring before the commission. She called the police department last week to report illegal dumping and they never came. She sees the truck coming and going and had they come to the area they would have seen the dumping. She has not received her credit on her water account and wants to know when she is going to get her money. It has been since September and every time she comes to inquire about it, she is sent out back to speak with someone to no avail. Regarding commission sponsored events, if the person wants their name on the flyer then they should attend the event, otherwise they should take their name off of the flyer. Vice Mayor Kelley said that he would like for the city manager to address the garbage issue after citizens forum. By the time she provides her report at the end of the meeting, most of the citizens have gone and leave with no answers to their issues. Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—01/11/2017 5 Ms. Mitchell asked the mayor why they don't ever have answers to the questions from citizens input. You come before the commission and speak and then you hear thank you and that's it. Where is the follow up. Mayor Taylor explained that the reason that she does not have an answer is because the commission is not allowed in the day to day operations of the City. The issues are brought to the city managers attention and then she directs her staff to rectify the situation. Natasha Ervin, 770 Opa-locka Blvd, said that she has come to the podium before about the abandoned building that sits on the corner behind her house. She is killing rats in her backyard and she knows that the rats are coming from that property. She was told that the City would contact the owner to do something about it, but it is still a problem and it is frustrating. She said that a lot of times things go on in the City and the residents are not informed. They have to get their information from the news and the newspaper. The commission has said that the media is lying and the things they print are not true. It is funny that the media is called liars, but everything they are writing or talking about has come to pass. Everyone they said were going to be arrested has been arrested with more to come. She has heard Mr. Santiago say that he is going to continue to help the City, but on behalf of the residents, they don't want his help. They don't want anything from him, and if that means no more bingo, then bye bye bingo. Daniel Hurtak, said that the three commissioners approved the waste haulers contract, but the state has not and therefore no rates should be raised when a new contract is not in place. Eric Redmon, Villa Francine, said that as a resident he was commenting on the item that was on the agenda, he did not put it there. But since there is a fuss, he told the city clerk that he will bring his registration and his check for three hundred dollars ($300.00) to her office in the morning. Robert Turino, UWS, said that the rates in question are an industry standard and were billed accordingly. He said that the fees go to the City. There being no further persons to speak, Mayor Taylor closed the floor for citizens input. City Manager Harrell said that the City has not made an agreement with UWS to raise the rates and she had no knowledge of the invoices. She has advised commercial accounts not to pay these amounts because they have not been authorized by the City. She will yield to the city attorney for legal advice. Vice Mayor Kelley asked the city manager what was her recommendation for the waste haulers. As the city manager she should know. This is being drawn out and needs to be resolved. City Manager Harrell said that she has been in communication with alternate sources and it is still in the works. She will have her recommendation in the next 48 hours. City Attorney Brown said that this is not a simple fix. He has reached out to UWS and informed them that the City has not authorized any rate increases. He told the commission that the City does not want to jump into the ring for a legal battle and then haste makes waste. Vice Mayor Kelley said that this isn't being handled properly. Months ago the city manager should have asked the commission not to vote on the item and allow her to operate under a Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—01/11/2017 6 month to month agreement until she is ready to make her recommendation on a waste hauler. He said by voting 3-2 on the resolution that was not approved by the state, the commission has LUWS thinking there is an agreement in place when it is not. This is a mess. City Attorney Brown said that they are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Vice Mayor Kelley said that there is garbage all over the City right now. He asked the city manager what she intends to do about it. City Manager Harrell said that she will have the answer for that in her report that she will provide to the commission in the next 48 hours. 12. ACTION ITEMS: 1 (13-4). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM HOGAR GROUP, LLC, FOR CITY OWNED PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY FOLIOS: 08-2122-009-0210, 08-2122-009-0220 AND 08-2122-009-0222, LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF NW 143 STREET AND NW 22 AVENUE FOR THE BID OF $100,000.00; TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE TO AFFECTUATE THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED HEREIN; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY TITLE AND SELLER DOCUMENTS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE SALE; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager The above resolution was read by Attorney Brown. It was moved by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Pigatt for discussion. Vice Mayor Kelley said that he is concerned about what is being developed on the property. It is the same as when a previous developer wanted to build the apartment complex and he was concerned about parking and the traffic on 22"d Avenue. Commissioner Riley said that the property has been sitting there since the 90's and while they want to have certain things there, as long as the two parties can agree then you can build on the land. Commissioner Pigatt asked how the advertising was done for the bid for the property. Community Development Director Gregory Gay said that the bid was only posted on the City's web site. Commissioner Pigatt said that the procedures of the bid need to be changed to get more people to notice the properties. He asked why they are even entertaining the bid when it says that the minimum bid has to start at one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00). Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—01/11/2017 7 City Manager Harrell said that the minimum amount can be waived and it is up to the commission to approve the bid amount. Commissioner Pigatt repeated his previous comment. City Manager Harrell said that she is going to defer the item. Vice Mayor Kelley said that he does not want the item deferred and then brought back as is. He said that it should be taken off of the table all together and then brought back after changes have been made. He agrees with Commissioner Pigatt that it should be put out to attract a broader range of potential developers and investors. There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution failed by a 4-1 vote. Commissioner Riley Yes Commissioner Pigatt No Commissioner Holmes No Vice Mayor Kelley No Mayor Taylor No 2 (13-6). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE BROWN LAW GROUP, LLC, TO DEFEND THE LAWSUIT BROUGHT IN AZTOR OF INDIA CORPORATION VS. CITY OF OPA-LOCKA CASE #: 16-032191 CA (EXHIBIT "A"); PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Attorney The above resolution was read by Attorney Brown. It was moved by Vice Mayor Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Kelley for discussion. Vice Mayor Kelley asked the city attorney if he could defend the case himself or will he need outside help. City Attorney Brown said that he can defend the case himself. There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 5-0 vote. Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Commissioner Riley Yes Commissioner Pigatt Yes Commissioner Holmes Yes Mayor Taylor Yes 3 (13-7). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU), NOT TO EXCEED ONE YEAR, WITH MOUNT TABOR MINISTRIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTINUING Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—01/11/2017 8 FARMSHARE FOOD DISTRIBUTION WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Vice Mayor Kelley The above resolution was read by Attorney Brown. It was moved by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Pigatt for discussion. Commissioner Pigatt said that he is concerned about entering into any agreements with a contract. He asked if there was one in place previously. City Manager Harrell said that she is not aware of any agreement that is currently in place. Vice Mayor Kelley said that there is an agreement in place, but that agreement is with FarmShare. Because of the change with the grant requirement, the City has partnered with the church to continue the distribution program. Commissioner Pigatt said that he supports the program, but wants to defer the item until the MOU can be attached. Vice Mayor Kelley said that he will defer the item, but informed the commissioner that there is a deadline for submitting the information for the grant or they will discontinue the program. A motion was made to defer the item until a special commission meeting on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 5:00p.m. It was moved by Commissioner Pigatt, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley to defer the item. There being no further discussion, the motion to defer passed by a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Riley Yes Commissioner Pigatt Yes Commissioner Holmes Yes Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Mayor Taylor Yes 4 (13-8). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, DECLARING A MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF MARIJUANA DISPENSARY LICENSES NOT TO EXCEED 180 DAYS; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Vice Mayor Kelley The above resolution was read by Attorney Brown. It was moved by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Holmes for discussion. Commissioner Holmes said that he wants to give the passing of the marijuana bill a chance. He said that if it can benefit the community, then they should give it a try. If it does not work, then they can do away with it. He himself is in pain and is willing to give it a try. Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—01/11/2017 9 Vice Mayor Kelley said that he knows that the bill has passed, but didn't want anyone to rush and come into the City and claim that they were grandfathered in and try to do what they want to do. It is a new bill and he wants to see how the state plans to handle it and this resolution will give the City some time to sort it out. There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Riley Yes Commissioner Pigatt Yes Commissioner Holmes Yes Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Mayor Taylor Yes Mayor Taylor asked the city attorney to be mindful of the marijuana bill and keep the commission informed of any changes. 5 (13-9). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SIGNS PROMOTING EVENTS WITHIN THE CITY THAT UTILIZE PICTURES OF CITY OFFICIALS; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Commissioner Holmes The above resolution was read by Attorney Brown. It was moved by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Pigatt for discussion. Vice Mayor Kelley said that he purchased the signs at no cost to the City and leaves it up because the programs are monthly and the signs lets the resident know when to come and benefit from the program. He is baffled that with everything going on in the City with the finances, the employee cuts, etc..., the signs are an issue on the agenda. He has five (5) signs and they aren't in anyone's way and they aren't taking up space. His outreach programs are no cost to the City and he is really baffled by this. Commissioner Holmes said that the signs are too big and suggested that Vice Mayor Kelley cut it in half. There is also an ex-elected official whose still has a sign up and that also needs to come down. Commissioner Pigatt said that there is no issue with any one commissioner's face on the signs and it has no bearing. He said that nowhere else do you see signs up all the time for events. Staff needs to develop marketing strategies to advertise events. There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 4-1 vote. Vice Mayor Kelley No Commissioner Riley Yes Commissioner Pigatt Yes Commissioner Holmes Yes Mayor Taylor Yes Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—01/11/2017 10 6 (13-10). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, PROHIBITING FORMER ELECTED OFFICIALS FROM LOBBYING THE CITY COMMISSION WITHIN TWO YEARS OF LEAVING OFFICE OR SEPERATION OF EMPLOYMENT; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Commissioner Holmes The above resolution was read by Attorney Brown. It was moved by Commissioner Pigatt, seconded by Commissioner Holmes for discussion. Commissioner Pigatt said that this item does not require legislation because it is already in the code of ordinances. He read the section in the code that states this. He then asked the city manager who is responsible for enforcing the code. City Manager Harrell said that the city clerk is responsible for informing the city manager and the city attorney who will then inform the OLPD that the former elected official is engaging in this activity during the separation phase. City Attorney Brown said that he will reach out to Joe Centurino, Executive Director of the Commission on Ethics and Public trust and come up with a protocol for this type of situation. Commissioner Pigatt said that the taxpayers are paying money for the City to do its job. And if it is clearly in the code, then it simply needs to be enforced. Mayor Taylor asked the city attorney for the definition of lobbying. City Attorney Brown said that lobbying is the intent to influence or persuade. Commissioner Pigatt said that the City needs to enforce what is in the code of ordinance. Vice Mayor Kelley said everybody knows that no one is going to call the city attorney because the employees will not come forward because they are afraid. The FBI and every other agency is looking at the City and nothing is being done. The employees will not speak out on anything. Commissioner Pigatt No Commissioner Riley No Commissioner Holmes Commissioner Holmes said that he was in the restroom during the discussion about this item and so he could not speak on it. If the commission wishes to defer the item and send it back to the city attorney to be reworded then he will defer the item. He is trying to do something good for the City, not himself. He then withdrew his second on the item. Commissioner Pigatt withdrew his motion. Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—01/11/2017 11 The item was deferred. Vice Mayor Kelley told the mayor that he hopes that this is not a new standard of practice where during the vote, you can turn around and defer the item. Mayor Taylor said that the commission relies on Robert's Rules of Order to govern the meetings and the city attorney enforces this. City Attorney Brown said that the commission has always changed votes and deferred items during voting, this is not the first. 13. CONSENT AGENDA: 1 (13-1). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, RENEWING AND ADOPTING RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IV SECTION 4.5(B) OF THE CITY CHARTER; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Commissioner Holmes 2 (13-2). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM MARIA LOS ANGELES CRUZ FOR CITY OWNED PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY FOLIO: 08-2128-004-0440, LOCATED AT 3128 NW 132 TERRACE, FOR THE BID OF $65,000.00; TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE TO AFFECTUATE THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED HEREIN; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY TITLE AND SELLER DOCUMENTS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE SALE; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager 3 (13-3). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM LEMON CITY DEVELOPMENT, LLC, FOR CITY OWNED PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY FOLIO: 08-2121-007-1041, LOCATED AT 3128 NW 132 TERRACE, FOR THE BID OF $25,000.00; TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE TO AFFECTUATE THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED HEREIN; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY TITLE AND SELLER DOCUMENTS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE SALE; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager 4 (13-5). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL Regular Commission Meeting Minutes-01/11/2017 12 DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM NATALIA A. CUNDARI, P.A. FOR CITY OWNED PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY FOLIOS: 08-2122-003-1670, LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF WASHINGTON AVENUE AND JAMES STREET, FOR THE BID OF $16,002.00; TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE TO AFFECTUATE THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED HEREIN; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY TITLE AND SELLER DOCUMENTS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE SALE; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager The above resolutions were read by Attorney Brown. It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Pigatt to pass the resolutions. The motion on the resolutions passed by a 4-1 vote. Commissioner Riley No Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Commissioner Pigatt Yes Commissioner Holmes Yes Mayor Taylor Yes 14. NEW ITEMS: 15. PLANNING & ZONING: A. HEARINGS: 16. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARING: A. FIRST READING ORDINANCE(S): B. SECOND READING ORDINANCE(S)/PUBLIC HEARING: 1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A NEW ADVISORY BOARD TO THE CITY COMMISSION TO INCLUDE THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE PLANNING COUNCIL AND THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER CLAUSE AND RESCINDING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (first reading held on December 14, 2016). Sponsored by City Manager The above ordinance was read by title by Attorney Brown. Mayor Taylor opened the floor for a public hearing, there being no persons to speak on the public hearing, and the public hearing was closed. Regular Commission Meeting Minutes-01/11/2017 13 It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Riley to pass the ordinance on second reading. There being no discussion, the motion on the ordinance passed by a 4-1 vote. Vice Mayor Kelley No Commissioner Pigatt Yes Commissioner Holmes Yes Commissioner Riley Yes Mayor Taylor Yes C. RESOLUTIONS: 17. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Harrell apologized to the commission for providing them with their reports so late. She announced that the budget that was approved by the commission and all of the required documents has been submitted to the board. The will provide their comments on the 19th and on March 2nd a revised budget will be submitted. The City will seek to rent out a vehicle to pick up the garbage that is all over the City. She asked the city clerk to poll the commission for a special meeting to discuss the waste haulers. Three code red notices were sent out and several residents stated that they had not received anything. She asked that the residents provide an updated telephone number to the city clerk's office. She asked that the commission send her any recommendations or revisions concerning the financial recovery plan that were not discussed at the last workshop. Commissioner Pigatt asked the city manager if she has followed up with the state regarding receiving assistance with the financial recovery plan. City Manager Harrell said that while the state has acknowledged receiving the request, there is no assistance. Vice Mayor Kelley asked if the transfer station was still open on Saturdays because he received calls from citizens who stated that it was closed. He asked for a town hall meeting to address the water concerns. He thanked the employees who worked all night to restore the water main that had broken. He questioned why the water was shut off and the code red was not done immediately. Some residents received the call the next morning. He also said that he is concerned with the day to day operations of the City, but he will continue to observe. Mayor Taylor asked that all of the campaign signs that are still around the City be removed. She also asked that when the street sweeper is finished being repaired that it is used to remove all of the debris that is lying around the City. 18. OFFICIAL BOARD REPORTS: No reports at this time. 19. MAYOR/COMMISSION REPORT: Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—01/11/2017 14 Vice Mayor Kelley announced his monthly Meet Me Monday meeting; he invited everyone to the MLK Walk followed by a kickball competition between the police department and the residents on January 14, 2017; the seniors fishing trip is on January 24, 2017 at South Bay; and Feeding South Florida is the 3rd Friday over at Segal Park. Mayor Taylor announced the State of the City Address on January 20, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the municipal complex. She said that because of the financial situation it will be downsized with respect to what is going on with the City. She told the commission that they are expected to be there and also invited all residents including the seniors. 20. OFFICIAL BOARD APPOINTMENTS: 21. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Vice Mayor Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Pigatt to adjourn the meeting at 10:04 p.m. AYOR ATTEST: i CITY CLERK Regular Commission Meeting Minutes-01/11/2017 15