HomeMy Public PortalAbout05- May 24, 2017 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes CITY OF OPA-LOCKA
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CLERK'S ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2017
7:00 P.M.
Sherbondv Village Auditorium
215 Perviz Avenue
Opa-locka,FL 33054
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24,
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: Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley,
Commissioner Timothy Holmes, Commissioner John Riley and Commissioner Matthew Pigatt.
Also in attendance were: City Manager Yvette Harrell, City Attorney Vincent T. Brown, and
City Clerk Joanna Flores. Mayor Myra L. Taylor was not in attendance.
3. INVOCATION:
The invocation was delivered by Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley.
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: deferred 13-1, 13-2, 13-3, (Commissioner Riley); deferred 13-4 (City Manager
Harrell).
A Request was made to amend the agenda as follows:
NEW ITEMS:
14-1: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY
TO RESPOND TO ERIC MILLER'S MAY 18, 2017 LETTER (EXHIBIT "A");
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Vice Mayor Kelley
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The above resolution was read by Attorney Brown.
It was moved by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Commissioner Pigatt to be added to the
agenda as item 14-1.
There being no discussion, the motion to amend the agenda to include item 14-1 failed by a 3-1
vote.
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley Yes
Commissioner Holmes No
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Mayor Taylor Not Present
14-2: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND
IMPLEMENT THE FINANCIAL EMERGENCY BOARD'S RECOMMENDATIONS AS
SET FORTH IN ERIC MILLER'S MAY 18, 2017 LETTER (EXHIBIT "A") FOR
COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL CONTRACT; A
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF FLORIDA AND GREAT WASTE RECYLCLING OF
FLORIDA, LLC; 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 Commissioner Riley, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley (the vice mayor
relinquished the gavel to Commissioner Holmes) to be added to the agenda as item 14-2.
There being no further discussion, the motion to amend the agenda to include item 14-2 failed by
a 3-1 vote.
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley Yes
Commissioner Holmes No
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Mayor Taylor Not Present
14-3: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SOLICIT QUOTES
FROM MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES POOL
FOR ACCOUNTING SERVICES NECESSARY TO FINAL THE CITY AUDIT;
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 Commissioner Riley, seconded by Commissioner Pigatt to be added to the
agenda as item 14-3.
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There being no further discussion, the motion to amend the agenda to include item 14-3 passed
by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley Yes
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Mayor Taylor Not Present
14-4: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND
EXECUTE CONTRACT AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO TO THE URBAN
QUALIFICATION COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CDBG HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
HOME AND EMERGENCY'S SOLUTION GRANT ESG PROGRAM'S
ADMINISTERED THROUGH HUD; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF
RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager
The above resolutions were read by title by Attorney Brown.
It was moved by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Commissioner Holmes to amend the agenda
to include the above resolution as item 14-4.
There being no discussion, the motion to amend the agenda to include item 14-4 passed by a 4-0
vote.
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley Yes
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Mayor Taylor Not Present
7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
It was moved by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Commissioner Holmes to approve the
agenda, consent agenda and pull list.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley Yes
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Mayor Taylor Not Present
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Special Commission Meeting—February 16, 2017
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It was moved by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Commissioner Holmes to approve the
minutes of the Special Commission Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2017.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Riley Yes
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Mayor Taylor Not Present
Regular Commission Meeting—February 22, 2017
It was moved by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Commissioner Holmes to approve the
minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting Minutes of February 22, 2017.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Riley Yes
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Mayor Taylor Not Present
9. DISTRICT ONE/DISTRICT TWO - COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT
Larry Gardner, Commissioner Barbara Jordan's Office, District I, said that he does not have
anything at this time, but will take any issues or concerns from the commission back to
Commissioner Jordan.
Commissioner Holmes sent his condolences to Commissioner Jordan on the loss of her husband.
Cedric Brazle, Commissioner Jean Monestime's Office, District II, said that he does not have
anything to report, but will take any issues or concerns back to Commissioner Monestime.
10. PUBLIC PRESENTATION:
11. CITIZENS' INPUT:
12. ACTION ITEMS:
13. CONSENT AGENDA:
1 (13-5). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE BROWN LAW GROUP, LLC, TO
REPRESENT THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA IN GEORGE SUAREZ ET AL VS. CITY OF
OPA-LOCKA; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager
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2 (13-6). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE BROWN LAW GROUP, LLC, TO IDENTIFY
SUITABLE C-COUNSEL TO ASSIST IN DEFENDINGG THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA
IN GEORGE SUAREZ ET AL VS. CITY OF OPA-LOCKA; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsored by City Attorney
The above resolutions were read by Attorney Brown.
It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Pigatt to pass the
resolutions.
The motion passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley Yes
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Mayor Taylor Not Present
14. NEW ITEMS:
14-3: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SOLICIT QUOTES
FROM MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES POOL
FOR ACCOUNTING SERVICES NECESSARY TO FINALIZE THE CITY AUDIT;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager
The above resolution was read by Attorney Brown.
Vice Mayor Kelley opened the floor for a public hearing. There being no persons to speak on the
public hearing, the public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Pigatt for discussion.
Commissioner Pigatt asked the manager what the purpose is for hiring an accounting firm to
assist the City.
City Manager Harrell said that the item is needed to allow the city to procure the services of an
accounting firm in order to complete the audits that are still outstanding and for the current year.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley Yes
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Mayor Taylor Not Present
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14-4: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND
EXECUTE CONTRACT AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO TO THE URBAN
QUALIFICATION COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CDBG HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
HOME AND EMERGENCY'S SOLUTION GRANT ESG PROGRAM'S
ADMINISTERED THROUGH HUD; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF
RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Brown.
Vice Mayor Kelley opened the floor for a public hearing. There being no persons to speak on the
public hearing, the public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Riley for discussion.
Commissioner Pigatt asked for an explanation on the item since he just received the information
and is unable to review it.
Finance Director Charmaine Parchment said that in order for the City to qualify for certain
funding, there has to be a certain number of population for each City to receive certain funding.
This item also has a June 12, 2017 deadline.
Commissioner Pigatt said that inside the document it states that this item automatically renews
itself. Why does it have to come before the commission for approval?
City Manager Harrell said that it is just a technicality.
Vice Mayor Kelley said that in the future the grant writer should be answering these questions
and not the finance director.
There being no discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Riley Yes
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Mayor Taylor Not Present
15. PLANNING & ZONING:
A. HEARINGS:
B. APPEALS:
16. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARING:
A. FIRST READING ORDINANCE(S):
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B. SECOND READING ORDINANCE(S)/PUBLIC HEARING:
C. RESOLUTIONS:
17. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
City Manager Harrell addressed the sinkhole near Sherbondy Village and said that the City is
working with a contractor to resolve the situation. The easement on Cairo Lane is also being
handled. A payment came in for the old city hall so that renovations can continue; the City is
waiting for approval from the oversight board in order to move forward. Most, if not all of the
grants in the City have been noncompliant. The City is working to clear up all of the issues
surrounding that. This is the reason the finance director is speaking on behalf of the grant item.
The water bills are still being monitored. Residents have been informed to pay only the current
bills and the City does not know how it will handle the past due amounts as accurate billing is
still questionable. There is still no franchise agreement in place and there will need to be a
budget amendment to reflect this. The City is working on the budget amendment and the budget
for the new fiscal year at the same time and it is not on a regular schedule.
Commissioner Holmes announced the passing of Mr. David Grant who owned Kut Above
Barber Shop on Fisherman Street. There will be a memorial held on this coming Friday at 4:00
p.m.
Commissioner Pigatt said that the memorial will be held at Universal Truth Center off of 37th
Avenue and 209th Street. He said that he is concerned about the lack of communication from the
oversight board and the City being put on hold as a result. He asked the manager if a report can
be put together and sent to the board so that the City can receive a response. Since Ms. Miguel
resigned, the City has not been receiving any technical support from the board.
City Attorney Brown said that the matter has already been addressed and staff is in the process of
drafting letter to the board to provide a response on the current matters at hand. A resolution will
be brought at the next commission to reflect what Commissioner is speaking on; the matter is
being addressed.
18. OFFICIAL BOARD REPORTS:
City Clerk Flores announced that the Planning and Community Development Department has
requested that the commission make reappointments to the newly merged Planning and Zoning
Board and the Historic Environmental Preservation Boards.
Commissioner Riley made a motion to reappoint the current members of the Planning and
Zoning Board; it was seconded by Commissioner Pigatt who appointed Dawn Mangham.
There being no further discussion, the motion passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley Yes
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Mayor Taylor Not Present
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19. MAYOR/COMMISSION REPORT:
Commissioner Pigatt said that during the last meeting, there were some concerns from certain
commissioners about the agenda briefing meetings and his interns. He said that since the full
commission was not in attendance, he will wait to address the agenda briefings, but he
introduced his two (2) interns to the commission.
Commissioner Riley asked Vice Mayor Kelley to announce an evidentiary hearing to address the
e-mail that was sent to the commission. This will be a special meeting and the clerk can send out
subpoenas and he can call witnesses to testify if need be.
Vice Mayor Kelley asked the attorney if this can be done.
City Attorney Brown said that he would have to research this because he has never heard of this
type of request before.
Commissioner Riley said that he does not have a problem with the attorney researching this
request for a special meeting.
Commissioner Pigatt said that he is concerned with the nature of this complaint regarding the
Chief of Police.
Commissioner Holmes made a point of order and asked that the complaint go to the attorney
before having a discussion at this time.
Commissioner Riley said that is why he requested the hearing.
Vice Mayor Kelley ruled on the point of order.
Commissioner Pigatt said that he will not go into the details of the e-mail, but encouraged all
employees to complain against people who overstep their boundaries and involve themselves in
day to day operations.
Commissioner Riley said that is why he requested the hearing so that proof can be provided
regarding the complaint in question, he did not want to discuss it at this time.
20. OFFICIAL BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
21. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Commissioner
Riley, seconded by Commissioner Pigatt to adjourn the meeting at 9:31 p.m.
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