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CLERK'S ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES
SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING
Wednesday, February 01,2017 6:30 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 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 01,
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: Mayor Myra L. Taylor, Vice
Mayor Joseph L. Kelley, Commissioner Timothy Holmes, Commissioner John B. Riley and
Commissioner Matthew A. Pigatt. 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 Vice Mayor Kelley.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
Mayor Taylor said that she wanted to move the meeting to tomorrow, but her colleagues had
other things scheduled. She said that she is exercising chairman's privilege and is taking over the
meeting. It is now a mayor and commissioners meeting. She told the city manager that if she is
overstepping her boundaries as mayor, then she apologizes, but she is here for the people. She
said that she is rescinding all of her votes that had anything to do with waste haulers. She voted
with the commission the last time because she did not want to see a separation with the dais.
There are people who want to see the City dissolve by divide and conquer, but the commission is
here for the people. She wants the employees to go back to their 40 hours. On a side note, former
Commissioner Dorothy Johnson is leading the bandwagon to have her rescinded from office. She
wants it to be known that the commission does not make the decisions as everyone thinks; the
state is making the decisions. The state is in front, they tell the City what they want it to do and
that is how it is done. If Ms. Johnson wants her gone then it is within her right to do so, but she
was out of office for six years and never came before the commission to speak ill of anyone on
the dais. There have been commissioners in office for twelve (12) years and the situation was no
better. She would like to have mediation, someone that does not know the city to come in and
mediate between the two (2) parties. She would like to leave everything the same and the
services remain until mediation is complete. She has identified a person that she does not know,
to come and mediate for the City. She asked the city manager to defer all of the items dealing
with the waste haulers.
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Vice Mayor Kelley made a point of order to continue with the agenda as prepared and discuss
each item in their respective order.
Mayor Taylor said that she does not want to move forward with any of the items.
Vice Mayor Kelley asked the city attorney if a vote can be rescinded without reopening the item
first.
Mayor Taylor said that she is going to finish what she has to say and she wants the parties to
agree to mediation. She asked the manger to defer the items.
Commissioner Pigatt said that he is new to the dais and does not understand what is going on
right now.
Commissioner Holmes asked the city attorney if this was legal.
City Attorney Brown said that the mayor cannot rescind her vote once it has passed from a
previous meeting.
Commissioner Holmes said that what the mayor is doing is not legal and asked the city attorney
if the City had a strong mayor form of government.
City Attorney Brown said that the City does not have a strong mayor form of government.
Commissioner Holmes said that no one will control his vote. Everyone sees who has ties to
certain businesses and what they are trying to do. There is so much corruption going on in the
City and people don't want to do the right thing. He informed the mayor that she does not run the
City. He has supported her in the past and he will not continue to support her because she is not
doing right by the City.
Mayor Taylor said that her position is to raise the level of the City. She just wants mediation. She
thinks the commission should want it too.
Commissioner Pigatt asked the city attorney what chairman's privilege was.
City Attorney Brown said that he has not seen chairman's privilege in Robert's Rules of Order. It
is something that the commission has adopted in the past and it has never been challenged or
raised by anyone prior to tonight.
Commissioner Pigatt asked if it is legal for the mayor to take over the agenda, ignore the agenda,
and recall items on the agenda.
City Attorney Brown said that the mayor can ask the city manager to rescind items at her leisure;
she cannot ask this of the remainder of the dais; the agenda must move forward. The city
manager does not have to withdraw items that she has sponsored.
Commissioner Pigatt asked that the commission move forward with the agenda.
Mayor Taylor said that she only wants mediation and for the same services to continue.
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City Attorney Brown said that no other motions can be brought forth tonight including motions
for mediation. The only items that be taken up tonight are the ones on the agenda. If the city
manager chooses to defer any items, it is up to her, but the commission cannot make any motions
for mediation.
Mayor Taylor wants to defer the items and wants the commission to agree so that the community
can have peace.
Commissioner Pigatt asked if his motion is to be ignored.
Mayor Taylor said that she is not ignoring his motion and she was addressing the city attorney.
City Attorney Brown said that there does not need to be a motion to move forward with the
agenda because it has already been set. It was prepared by the city clerk, properly noticed and is
ready to be taken up. The thing the commission needs to know right now is if the city manager is
going to defer her items.
Vice Mayor Kelley said that he still wants clarity.
City Attorney Brown said that in order to rescind a vote, the rescinding must be done prior to the
calling of the next item. The mayor cannot rescind her vote tonight on items that were passed last
week. Her vote from the last meeting stands.
Vice Mayor Kelley said that he would like to move forward with the agenda.
Commissioner Holmes said that since the mayor is so unhappy here, maybe the commission
needs to have a resolution to have her removed from the dais. It seems that all of the city's
problems stems from the seat she is sitting in and they need to put a stop to it. He knows what
she is trying to do and he does not like it.
Mayor Taylor said that as the chairman of the commission, no one person is responsible for what
is going on and she has never pointed a finger at individuals. To have one pointed at her is
unfair. Everyone has voted for something that they changed their mind on later. She is only
asking for mediation. She asked the city manager if she wants to continue.
City Manager Harrell said, "Yes."
5. PUBLIC INPUT:
Agenda Items Only
Douglas Jeffrey, 6255 Miami Lakes Drive, Suite, said that he is there representing UWS and he
wants to start off by saying that his client loves the City of Opa-locka and want nothing more
than to continue providing services. The City is violating the Citizens Bill of Rights and the
Code of Ordinances. He said that the rates are no surprise and are competitive through the RFP.
The city manager is being coached by Waste management and it is not right. He pleaded with the
commission to continue the services with UWS.
Mayor Taylor acknowledged Commissioner Barbara Jordan and Oversight Board Member
Vernita Nelson in the audience.
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Hector Castellanos, Lejeune Commerce Center, said that he applauds the City's attempts to make
everyone happy. UWS has not picked up his garbage since January and on top of that, they came
and dumped all of his garbage on the floor and took their bins. This is not negotiation, this is just
mean and they are doing whatever they want. He told the mayor that she is being bribed and she
needs to understand that.
Former Commissioner Dorothy Johnson, 14225 NW 22°' Place, said that she will be filing a
lawsuit against the City based on what the mayor said about her and it will impact the City's
budget. 27th Avenue needs to be maintained in house and those individuals should be given an
increase. Top earning employees need to be given a salary reduction. The state has given the
commission an objective to follow and they need to do so because it the tax payers that are really
feeling the effects of what is going on in the City.
Joe Spiezio, UWS, said that he flew down from New York and wants to speak on behalf of his
company. He said that the comments from Mr. Castellanos stating that UWS was bribing elected
officials is slanderous. He will take him to court for that statement.
Commissioner Barbara Jordan, District I, said that she is here on behalf of the county and wants
to let the City know that the county is working and is willing to do what it takes to provide
assistance. She is doing everything in her power to help the City.
Eric Redmon, Villa Francine, said that Vice Mayor Kelley had asked the city manager how she
was going to have new waste haulers in place in such a short period of time. Now, the
commission is hearing that it will be another week before the garbage is collected. He was in
support of the city manager, but now he feels as though he was lied to and this is wrong. He
apologized to the vice mayor and said that the city manager and the city attorney need to go.
Jeanette Arline, 3324 Service Road, asked the commission what they intended to do about the
garbage. The residents need something that they can put the garbage into.
City Manager Harrell said that the City is in the process of getting emergency approval to rent a
truck and begin the collection.
Raul Fernandez, 1342 Port Said Rd, said he thinks the community should suffer for a week or
two (2) and deal with the garbage vs. paying the higher rates and being stuck for years with the
current company.
Henrietta Sipriano, said that she has several properties and likes the present company. Her family
has been doing business in the City for years and she would like for it to continue.
Bishop John Taylor said that he is not only a bishop, but he is the husband of the mayor. If
Commissioner Holmes thinks that the mayor should step down, then he should too since they
both have been there for twenty (20) years.
Commissioner Pigatt said that one of the citizens came to the podium and questioned the legality
of tonight's meeting. He asked the city attorney for clarity.
City Attorney Brown said that the meeting was properly noticed and should move forward as
such. People have the right to say what they want to say, but when attorney's come before the
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dais, they should recite the laws as they are written. Also, in accordance with attorney general
opinion and Florida Statute, the meeting was noticed properly.
6. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE:
a) AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA,
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AMENDING SECTION 11-65 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA TO ALLOW THE CITY
OF OPA-LOCKA TO ISSUE MULTIPLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS; REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager
The above ordinance was read by title by Attorney Brown.
It was moved by Commissioner Pigatt, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley to pass the ordinance.
There being no discussion, the motion on the ordinance failed by a 3-2 vote.
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley No
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Mayor Taylor No
Commissioner Riley quoted Florida Statute 166.1041 that requires emergency ordinances to have
a 4/5 vote by the commission in order to pass.
City Attorney Brown agreed with Commissioner Riley.
City Clerk Flores announced that the motion had failed.
7. RESOLUTIONS:
a) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE COMMENTS AND REVISIONS FROM THE
STATE OF FLORIDA FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT BOARD FOR THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, TO THE CITY'S 2016-2017 FISCAL YEAR ANNUAL BUDGET;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager
The above ordinance was read by title by Attorney Brown.
It was moved by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley to pass the resolution.
Vice Mayor Kelley asked the city manager/city attorney if there was anything within the budget
document that allows for the City to deal with the residential solid waste since the previous item
failed because of the 4/5 rule.
City Attorney Brown said that the only item on the agenda that requires the 4/5 rule is the first
one because it is an emergency ordinance.
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There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley Yes
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
Commissioner Riley said that rescinding the resolution would stop the MOU with Miami-Dade
County.
City Manager Harrell said that she intended to withdraw items 7 (b), 7 (c), and 7 (d) since the
City had already approved an MOU with Miami-Dade County at the last meeting for residential
collection services. She was advised to come back and give the commission the outcome from
the agreement with the County. She is anticipating receiving the document, signing it, and
sending it back as soon as possible so that the services can start.
Vice Mayor Kelley said that he hopes the City will communicate with the residents so that they
know what is going on.
City Manager Harrell said that there were issues that the commission wanted her to discuss and
she is prepared to do so at this time.
Mayor Taylor asked the city manager to hold off on addressing the items until after the agenda
items were discussed.
Vice Mayor Kelley said that since the topic is already at hand and there is no city managers
report on the agenda, then the city manager should address the issues now.
Mayor Taylor asked that the manager holds off until the end.
Commissioner Riley agreed with Vice Mayor Kelley that since the commission is talking about it
now, that they allow the city manager to provide her response to the concerns from the previous
meeting.
City Manager Harrell said that the county is not going to allow for the continued use of the
transfer station, however, they have thirteen additional sites designated for dumping, there is one
bulk pick up per year at no additional cost; however, additional pickups are done at an additional
cost to the resident. There is a first come first serve agreement for residents, but it is under
selective bargaining.
Vice Mayor Kelley asked the city manager if the county won't allow or won't operate the
transfer station.
City Manager Harrell said both were not possible at this time and residents would have to go to
county transfer stations with their bulk waste.
Commissioner Riley left at 7:00 pm.
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b) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 17-9313 THAT AUTHORIZED
AND DIRECTED THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM WITH
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE CITYWIDE RESIDENTIAL
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsored by City Manager
City Manager Harrell withdrew this item since the City had already approved an MOU with
Miami-Dade County for residential solid waste collection and disposal services at the last
meeting.
c) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
PURSUE AN EMERGENCY AGREEMENT WITH TO PROVIDE
RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES;
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE
A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE
CITY ATTORNEY AND FOR FINAL APPROVAL BY THE CITY COMMISSION;
PAYABLE FROM ACCOUNT NO. 34-534340, A BUDGETED ITEM; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsored by City Manager
City Manager Harrell withdrew this item since the City had already approved an MOU with
Miami-Dade County for residential solid waste collection and disposal services at the last
meeting.
d) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION TO
PIGGYBACK ON THE CITY OF TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE
CITY ATTORNEY AND FOR FINAL APPROVAL BY THE CITY COMMISSION;
PAYABLE FROM ACCOUNT NO. 34-534340, A BUDGETED ITEM; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsored by City Manager
City Manager Harrell withdrew this item since the City had already approved an MOU with
Miami-Dade County for residential solid waste collection and disposal services at the last
meeting.
e) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
PURSUE AN EMERGENCY AGREEMENT WITH TO PROVIDE
COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES;
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE
A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE
CITY ATTORNEY AND FOR FINAL APPROVAL BY THE CITY COMMISSION;
PAYABLE FROM ACCOUNT NO. 34-534340, A BUDGETED ITEM; PROVIDING FOR
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INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsored by City Manager
City Manager Harrell withdrew this item.
f) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION TO
PIGGYBACK ON THE CITY OF DORAL AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE
COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES WITH
GREAT WASTE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO AND EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY AND FOR FINAL APPROVAL BY THE
CITY COMMISSION; PAYABLE FROM ACCOUNT NO. 34-534340, A BUDGETED
ITEM; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Brown.
It was moved by Commissioner Pigatt, seconded by Commissioner Holmes for discussion.
Commissioner Pigatt asked the city manager why she chose great Waste as opposed to other
waste haulers.
City Manager Harrell said that Great Waste is up and ready to go within thirty (30) days. Waste
Management would take longer and that would mean there would be garbage everywhere until
the company was in place to begin picking up.
Commissioner Pigatt said that he does not like the fact that the City has been put in this position
and he apologized to the residents and businesses as they go through this process. He is here and
ready to do what needs to be done.
Vice Mayor Kelley asked for clarity from the city manager regarding the emergency ordinance.
City Manager Harrell said that had the emergency ordinance passed, then the City would have
had to two options for commercial waste collection. Since there were three votes instead of four,
this could not be done and so she had to make a choice and chose Great waste.
Vice Mayor Kelley asked the mayor to reconsider her vote and allow multiple opportunities from
competitors. He asked the city manager if this would be corrective action which will open up the
door for more revenue from the franchise fees.
City Manager Harrell agreed with Vice Mayor Kelley.
Mayor Taylor said that if the vote is reconsidered, then it will cancel out item 7 (f).
City Manager Harrell agreed with Mayor Taylor.
Mayor Taylor asked the city attorney who was going to monitor these contracts and make sure
everything is in compliance.
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City Attorney Brown said that if item 6 (a) is reconsidered tonight then the agreement will
include an auditing provision to pay someone to monitor the contract.
Mayor Taylor asked if each competitor will have a contract.
City Attorney Brown said, "Yes."
City Manager Harrell said that would take the burden off of one competitor.
Commissioner Pigatt asked if this would allow UWS to be a part of the process like with an RFP.
City Attorney Brown said that this is not an RFP process, but should UWS decide to submit a
proposal they can do so.
Vice Mayor Kelley said that the issue is becoming technical and if so, he will withdraw his
suggestion.
Mayor Taylor said that she will change her vote and pass the emergency ordinance, but she had
concerns that need to be addressed.
City Attorney Brown said that it is the city manager's recommendation for the best interest of the
City and the commission can vote or reject it. No other companies can be considered because
they were not recommended. He said that the mayor would have to move to reconsider item 6 (a)
and then it has to be seconded.
Mayor Taylor made a motion to reconsider item 6 (a), it was seconded by Commissioner Pigatt
to pass the ordinance.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the reconsideration of agenda item 6 (a) passed
by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley Not Present
Mayor Taylor Yes
There being no discussion, the motion on emergency ordinance 6 (a) passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley Not Present
Mayor Taylor Yes
City Attorney Brown informed the commission that the city manager had a statement that she
wanted to put on the record.
Mayor Taylor requested the city manager's statement in verbatim format.
This portion of the minutes is being transcribed in verbatim.
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City Manager Harrell: The underlying reason for the emergency with respect to this ordinance
is that as of January 28th, 2017 the city no longer had an agreement with the previous waste
hauler; that agreement had expired for both residential and commercial solid waste. Although
the waste hauler advised that it would continue to pick up the garbage and the trash, it is
brought to the city manager's attention that the waste hauler began to remove its receptacles on
both the residential and the commercial side. Unfortunately, as a result of those actions, it left
the City in a position where there was garbage and trash literally on the ground, which of course
creates a health hazard. This health hazard was the basis for the emergency as a result; the
manager brought forth this ordinance to allow for us to immediately address the concerns with
respect to waste haulers.
This is the end of the verbatim portion of the minutes.
City Attorney Brown said that item 7 (e) was back on the agenda because of the reconsideration
item.
e) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
PURSUE AN EMERGENCY AGREEMENT WITH GREAT WASTE AND WASTE
MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND
DISPOSAL SERVICES; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, IN A
FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY AND FOR FINAL APPROVAL BY
THE CITY COMMISSION; PAYABLE FROM ACCOUNT NO. 34-534340, A
BUDGETED ITEM; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Brown.
It was moved by Commissioner Pigatt, seconded by Commissioner Holmes to pass the
resolution.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the reconsideration passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley Not Present
Mayor Taylor Yes
There being no discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley Not Present
Mayor Taylor Yes
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f) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA,ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION TO
PIGGYBACK ON THE CITY OF DORAL AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE
COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES WITH
GREAT WASTE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO AND EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY AND FOR FINAL APPROVAL BY THE
CITY COMMISSION; PAYABLE FROM ACCOUNT NO. 34-534340, A BUDGETED
ITEM; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager
City Attorney Brown withdrew this item.
8. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT (F.S. 286.011)
UWS VS CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FL,ET AL
CASE# 17-001268 CA-01 (05)
City Attorney Brown reminded the commission that the City is being sued by UWS among other
parties. He has requested that the City intervene in an attorney/client privilege session to discuss
options, litigation strategies, and potential settlements. On Friday evening, UWS attorney's
submitted to the city attorney's office, a term sheet for settlement. A liberation discussion needs
to be had to determine the outcome of the lawsuit. He has already had a conversation with their
attorney's regarding settlement. He suggested that the commission/attorney meet on tomorrow or
Friday. The meeting will be opened to the public and then it will close and the public will have to
leave.
Commissioner Pigatt said that he wants to be in the loop with all business involving the waste
haulers.
Vice Mayor Kelley agreed.
Mayor Taylor requested for the meeting time/date announced from the city attorney be in
verbatim format.
This portion of the minutes is being transcribed in verbatim.
City Attorney Brown: We are going to have an attorney/client session, pursuant to (F.S.
286.011) those that will be present will be myself, the city manager, Commissioner Pigatt, Mayor
Taylor, Vice Mayor Kelley, Commissioner Riley, Commissioner Holmes, and a court reporter.
Attorneys from Holland & Knight, Miguel DeGrande, Pedro Hassant. Attorneys from Berger
Singerman, Andrew Cunningham and Paul Figg. And the topic of discussion is going to be
litigation strategy and settlement negotiation.
This is the end of the verbatim portion of the minutes.
9. ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Commissioner
Pigatt, seconded by Commissioner Holmes to adjourn the meeting at 8:27 p.m.
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