HomeMy Public PortalAbout01-January 10, 2018 Regular Commission Meeting CITY OF OPA-LOCKA
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CLERK'S ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, January 10, 2018
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 10, 2018 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 Riley and
Commissioner Matthew Pigatt. Also in attendance were: City Manager Ed Brown, City Attorney
Vincent T. Brown, and City Clerk Joanna Flores.
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: withdraw 13-1 and 13-10 (City Manager Brown); defer 13-11 (Vice Mayor
Kelley); pulled 13-4, 13-5, 13-6, 13-7, and 13-9 (Commissioner Pigatt).
7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
It was moved by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Riley to approve the agenda,
consent agenda and pull list.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Riley Yes
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
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Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Commission Meeting Minutes —October 11, 2017
It was moved by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Holmes to approve the minutes
from the Regular Commission Meeting of October 11, 2017.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
9. DISTRICT ONE/DISTRICT TWO - COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT:
Larry Gardner, Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan's Office, District I, wished the dais a Happy
New Year and announced the Mom and Pop Grant Program that Commissioner Jordan is hosting
again this January.
Mayor Taylor and Commissioner Riley wished Mr. Gardner and Commissioner Jordan a Happy
New year as well.
10. PUBLIC PRESENTATION:
1. Ygrene Energy Fund
PACE Program in Opa-locka
Ricardo Rodriguez, 33190 Mary Street, Suite 124, made a presentation regarding the PACE
Program.
11. CITIZENS' INPUT:
Brian Dennis, 821 NW 54th Street, distributed documents to the commission detailing
communications between him and City Manager Brown in which the manager was feeding him
information for the articles he wrote.
Alvin Burke, 1240 Jann Avenue, said that he is amazed at the things that go on in the City. He
asked the commission where in the ordinances it said that the City can have a strip club. It is a
shame that when one of the commissioners are doing something, the rest do not say anything or
get involved.
Former Commissioner Dorothy Johnson, 13724 NW 22nd Place, said that she agrees with the
prior resident regarding the strip club. She said that it sneaked in under the guise of being
something else and that is not right. She also said that she heard that monies were found and any
money that has come available should benefit the taxpayers.
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Mark Ameda, 3150 NW 135t" Street, said that he does not agree with the amount on resolution 6
and asked for clarity from the attorney.
City Attorney Brown said that the owner had not done a lien search on the property and
purchased the land while it had the Code Enforcement liens on it. He is disputing it after the fact
and nothing can be done at this time.
Ian Bachekauf, Attorney for Republic Metals, said that he has attended several meetings and
wants to remind the commission to make the repairing of Cairo Lane a priority because his client
is losing business.
Antonio (inaudible), 1355 Ali-Baba Avenue, said that he read an article that spoke on the
corruption that was going on in the City. He asked that the City hire Antonio Brooklyn to work
at the police department in any capacity because he is a good man despite what is being said
about him in the news.
Natasha Ervin, 670 Dunad Avenue, said she likes the new floor in the auditorium. She said she
had a 2018 wish list, but after speaking to Mr. Green she will hold off on what she had to say for
now.
12. ACTION ITEMS:
1 (13-4). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, APPROVING CITY MANAGER ED BROWN'S EMPLOYMENT
CONTRACT; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Commission
The above resolution was read by Attorney Brown.
It was moved by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Mayor Taylor for discussion.
Commissioner Pigatt said that he reviewed the contract with several other attorneys to determine
if it is good for the City. He asked Commissioner Riley if an attorney was consulted with the
drafting of the contract.
Commissioner Riley said it was viewed by several attorneys.
Commissioner Pigatt said that he wants to go through the contract line by line starting with the
term of 3 years being too long when the manager has no experience as a city manager.
Commissioner Riley said that term is for consistency as was recommended by the state since
there have been several managers in a short period of years.
Commissioner Holmes told Commissioner Pigatt that if he thinks the term is too long, then he
can make a recommendation.
A motion was made by Commissioner Pigatt to amend the contract to include a term of 12
months and then an evaluation will follow.
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The motion died for a lack of a second.
A motion was made by Commissioner Holmes to amend the contract to include a term of 24
months and then an evaluation will follow.
It was seconded by Commissioner Pigatt to pass the amendment.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the amendment failed by a 3-2 vote.
Vice Mayor Kelley No
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley No
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Mayor Taylor No
A motion was made by Commissioner Pigatt to amend the contract to lower the severance pay
from 20 weeks to 4 weeks and the contract to have a starting date retroactively to the date that
the manager was hired which is August 22, 2017.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the amendment failed by a 3-2 vote.
Vice Mayor Kelley No
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley No
Commissioner Holmes No
Mayor Taylor Yes
A motion was made by Commissioner Pigatt to amend the contract to remove section 2(i).
The motion died for the lack of a second.
A motion was made by Commissioner Pigatt to amend section 3(a) of the contract to leave the
manager's base salary at $125,000.00.
The motion died for the lack of a second.
A motion was made by Commissioner Pigatt to amend the contract to reduce the 18% retirement
contribution back to the 16% that is the standard for the City.
It was seconded by Holmes to pass the amendment.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the amendment failed by a 3-2 vote.
Vice Mayor Kelley No
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley No
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Mayor Taylor No
A motion was made by Commissioner Pigatt to amend the contract to remove section 4(b).
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The motion died for the lack of a second.
A motion was made by Commissioner Pigatt to amend the contract to reduce the vacation days
from 25 to 15.
The motion died for the lack of a second.
A motion was made by Commissioner Pigatt to amend the contract to change section 9(a) from
60 days to 20 weeks from the date of separation.
The motion died for the lack of a second.
A motion was made by Commissioner Pigatt to amend the contract to change section 13 to
require the manager to inform the commission of all outside activities.
The motion died for the lack of a second.
A motion was made by Commissioner Pigatt to amend the contract to require the manager to
inform the commission of all outside activities and include them in the contract.
The motion died for the lack of a second.
A motion was made by Commissioner Pigatt to amend the contract to include that the City will
not defend any illegal or unethical actions taken by the city manager.
It was seconded by Commissioner Riley to pass the amendment.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the amendment passed by a 4-1 vote.
Vice Mayor Kelley No
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley Yes
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
A motion was made by Commissioner Pigatt to amend the contract to remove section 16(b).
It was seconded by Mayor Taylor to pass the amendment.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the amendment failed by a 4-1 vote.
Vice Mayor Kelley No
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley No
Commissioner Holmes No
Mayor Taylor No
A motion was made by Commissioner Pigatt to amend the contract to remove section 8(2).
The motion died for the lack of a second.
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Commissioner Riley made an amendment to strike the word "shall" and insert the word "may" in
section 16(b).
It was seconded by Mayor Taylor to pass the amendment.
There being no discussion, the motion on the amendment passed by a 4-1 vote.
Vice Mayor Kelley No
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley Yes
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley explained that he voted no on every amendment because he does not believe
at this time that the manager needs a contract to do the job that he is doing. The City does not
need that at this time and he can work without it.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution failed by a 2-2 vote.
Vice Mayor Kelley No
Commissioner Pigatt No
Commissioner Riley Yes
Commissioner Holmes Not Present
Mayor Taylor Yes
2 (13-5). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PROPOSED LIEN SETTLEMENT WITH
CASTLE OPA, LLC FOR THE CUYAHOGA PROPERTY SITE, LOCATED AT 1700
SERVICE ROAD, OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, RESULTING IN A 25% REDUCTION OF
THE $261,000.00 LIEN AMOUNT TO $195,000.00, WITH A PAYMENT OF $150,000.00
UPON CITY COMMISSION APPROVAL TO BE PAID BY JANUARY 15, 2018 AND
THE $45,000.00 BALANCE TO BE PAID OVER AN 18 MONTH PERIOD UNTIL JUNE
30, 2019; ANY UNPAID BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30, 2019 CAUSES THE LIEN TO
REVERT TO THE ORIGINAL AMOUNT OF $261,000.00 WITH THE REMAINING
UNPAID BALANCE TO BE PAID NO LATER THAN JULY 31, 2019; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsored by City Manager
No action was taken on this item.
3 (13-6). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SETTLE, SATISFY
AND EXECUTE LIEN RELEASES IN MITIGATION OF WATER AND SEWER LIENS
ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3150 NW 135TH STREET, OPA-LOCKA,
FLORIDA IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,183,72; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF
RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager
No action was taken on this item.
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4 (13-7). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SETTLE, SATISFY
AND EXECUTE LIEN RELEASES IN MITIGATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT
LIENS ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2161 WILMINGTON STREET, OPA-LOCKA,
FLORIDA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,327.21; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION
OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager
No action was taken on this item.
5 (13-9). A RESOLUTON OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PIGGYBACK ON
THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI'S BID WITH BIDERA LLC AND ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY, IN A FORM THAT IS
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF
RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager
No action was taken on this item.
13. CONSENT AGENDA:
1 (13-2). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY FOR THE
ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA TO REIMBURSE THE STATE FOR
THE COST OF STATE ATTORNEY PROSECUTION OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL
VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA CODE OF ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE (deferred from 12/13/2017). Sponsored by City Manager
2 (13-3). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, RETROACTIVELY APPROVING EARLY MEDIATION WITH
MEDIATOR ELLEN LEESFIELD IN GEORGE SUAREZ ET AL VS. CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $1,000.00; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
(deferred from 12/1.3/2017). Sponsored by City Attorney
3 (13-8). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AMENDMENT 1 TO THE DW13020 LOAN AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RELATING TO THE STATE
REVOLVING FUND (SRF) LOAN PROGRAM FOR DRINKING WATER FACILITIES;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager
The above resolutions were read by Attorney Brown.
The motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Holmes Yes
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Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
14. NEW ITEMS:
15. PLANNING & ZONING:
A. HEARINGS:
B. APPEALS:
16. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARING:
A. FIRST READING ORDINANCE(S):
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE XI, DIVISION V - CIVIL SERVICE
BOARD OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR
THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Commissioner Riley
No action was taken on this item.
2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE OPA LOCKA CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2
ADMINISTRATION; DELETING SEC. 2-445. - STATE LANDLORD-TENANT ACT
ADOPTED.; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR
ADOPTION OF ARTICLE; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by
Commissioner Riley
No action was taken on this item.
B. SECOND READING ORDINANCE(S)/PUBLIC HEARING:
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF OPA-LOCKA ENTITLED "ADVERTISING", BY AMENDING ARTICLE II,
ENTITLED "SIGNS", BY AMENDING SECTION 3-24 ENTITLED "MAXIMUM SIZE"
TO INCLUDE POLE SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF ARTICLE; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
(first reading/public hearing held on December 13, 2017). Sponsored by Commissioner Riley
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No action was taken on this item.
C. RESOLUTIONS:
1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 16-9277 THAT AMENDED
THE CITY ATTORNEY AGREEMENT WITH THE BROWN LAW GROUP, LLC
EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO (2)
YEARS UNTIL FEBRUARY 5, 2019; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF
RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Commissioner
Riley
No action was taken on this item.
17. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
A. Financial Emergency Board Update
B. Glorietta Apartments
C. Update on Cultural Arts Center
D. Water Bills
E. Roads, Streets and Infrastructure Projects
Mayor Taylor and Commissioner Riley left at 9:33 p.m.
The remaining members of the dais discussed whether or not to adjourn the meeting.
Mayor Taylor returned to the dais at 9:37 p.m.
Commissioner Riley returned to the dais at 9:40 p.m.
Mayor Taylor, Commissioner Riley, and Commissioner Holmes left at 9:49 p.m.
18. OFFICIAL BOARD REPORTS:
No reports at this time.
19. MAYOR/COMMISSION REPORT:
20. OFFICIAL BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
21. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Vice Mayor
Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Pigatt to adjourn the meetin at 9:49 p.m.
MAYOR
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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