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Home My Public Portal About05-May 23, 2018 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes CITY OF OPA-LOCKA "The Great City" CLERK'S ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, May 23, 2018 7:00 P.M. Sherbondy Village Auditorium 215 President Barack Obama (Perviz) Avenue Opa-locka, FL 33054 1. CALL TO ORDER: Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at the Sherbondy Village Auditorium, 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 Matthew A Pigatt. Also in attendance were: Acting City Manager Newall Daughtrey, 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 16.B.1, 16.B.2, and 16.B.3 (Commissioner Riley); deferred 16.B.4 and 16.B.5 (Acting Manager Daughtrey); pulled 13-4 (Commissioner Pigatt). 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Riley to approve the agenda, consent agenda and pull list. There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 4-0 vote. Commissioner Riley Yes Commissioner Holmes Yes Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—5/23/2018 1 Commissioner Pigatt Yes Mayor Taylor Not present 8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Second Budget Hearing Minutes— September 27, 2017 It was moved by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Commissioner Holmes to approve the minutes from the Second Budget Hearing of September 27, 2017. There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 4-0 vote. Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Commissioner Pigatt Yes Commissioner Riley Yes Commissioner Holmes Yes Mayor Taylor Not Present Regular Commission Meeting Minutes —December 13, 2017 It was moved by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Commissioner Holmes to approve the minutes from the Regular Commission Meeting of December 13, 2017. There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 4-0 vote. Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Commissioner Pigatt Yes Commissioner Riley Yes Commissioner Holmes 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 has nothing to report at this time, but will take any issues or concerns the commission may have back to Commissioner Jordan. Cedric Brazle, Commissioner Jean Monestime's Office, District II, said that he has nothing to report at this time, but will take any issues or concerns the commission may have back to Commissioner Monestime. 10. PUBLIC PRESENTATION: 11. CITIZENS' INPUT: Brandy and Jermaine Wells, 18720 NW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, said that they have a dance program for at risk youth and they would like for the young people in the City to benefit from this free activity. The program would be held at Sherbondy Village Monday through Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—5/23/2018 2 Vice Mayor Kelley asked her to speak with the city manager. Commissioner Pigatt asked that she leave her contact information with his office. Kamoy Mustgrove, 25th Court and 151St Street, Opa-locka, FL, said that she has been sending e- mails to the commission and only the vice mayor has responded to her. The flooding in her area is terrible and she wants to know what the status is for fixing the problem because it is affecting her business. Vice Mayor Kelley apologized for no one following up with her and said the City was working on it. He asked the manager to have someone from staff speak to her. Natasha, Glorietta Gardens, Opa-locka, FL, said that there is a new Paradise Dance Company opening at Glorietta and she wants the commission to acknowledge the group. She asked for a location to facilitate the dance group for rehearsals. Vice Mayor Kelley asked that she speak with the city manager about utilizing the facility. Eric Redmon, Villa Francine, Opa-locka, FL, asked about the twelve thousand dollars ($12,000.00) that Mr. Daughtrey is saying that he is owed for the 5 year financial recovery plan. He said that he is in agreement with Commissioner Pigatt and wants the City to hire someone who has no ties with anyone else in the City. Alvin Burke, 1240 Jann Avenue, Opa-locka, FL, said that Mr. Daughtrey is the only one holding the City together at this time so no one should have anything to say about him. He asked when the City started giving away free space. Everyone is coming here and there is no free space. The City already has an after school program and is offering services. Dorothy Johnson, 13724 NW 22nd Place, Opa-locka, FL, said that the commission needs to get on board with the Education Compact and she is willing to do what she can to assist. There is still hurricane debris in the canal and it needs to be removed. The gateway needs repair and no one is following up with it. Ian Bachekauf, attorney representing Republic Metals Corporation, Opa-locka, FL, said that he is reminding the commission that the road over on 38th Avenue is still in dire need of repair and wants to know when the funding will be available for the capital improvement projects to start in that area because his client is still losing business. Commissioner Holmes said that he is tired of nothing being done and the business has lo continue coming to the commission for answers, something needs to be done. Natasha Ervin, 670 Dunad Avenue, Opa-locka, FL, said that there needs to be fairness for the city manager. Everyone is rushing him and insisting that he does this and that when he just got here. The same way the previous managers were allowed time to do what ever they did, this manager needs the same courtesy. It is unfair that taxpayers should have to pay for the mistakes of people who are knowingly spending money when they know it is not in the interest of the City. The parks department has many programs and services and it may seem that Sherbondy Village is huge, but there is really not a lot of space. Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—5/23/2018 3 Chris Roberts said that there is raw sewage flooding out the Back Blues and it is unsanitary. She does not live there, but something needs to be done about it. Also, people are being killed over there and there is no police presence. Commissioner Holmes said that the previous manager gave himself an increase without the approval of the commission and that is not right. He also gave increases to certain employees without justification and he does not like that. He told the attorney to look into what happened and if anything illegal was done then action needs to be taken. 12. ACTION ITEMS: 1 (13-4). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PAY OUTSTANDING INVOICES TO 300 ENGINEERING GROUP, P.A., FOR DISASTER RECOVERY ANALYSIS IN ADDTION TO PREPARING DOCUMENTS FOR FEMA REIMBURSEMENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $224,052.50; 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 Pigatt, seconded by Commissioner Holmes for discussion. Commissioner Pigatt said that he sees this item on the agenda again and wants to know if the manager has spoken to the state about it. Acting City Manager Daughtrey said that he spoke with the state and it was determined that the City had not followed the rules for this procurement and that is the reason for the holdup and the state acknowledges this. The work was performed and the payment needs to be made. The information will then be transmitted to FEMA. Commissioner Holmes said that he is going to go along with this because the job was done and the company needs to be paid so they can release the reports. Commissioner Riley said that the payment needs to be made so that the City can receive the reimbursement from FEMA. Vice Mayor Kelley asked the manager when the information was going to be sent to the state. Acting City Manager Daughtrey said if it is approved by the commission, the information will be sent tomorrow. There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 4-0 vote. Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Commissioner Pigatt Yes Commissioner Riley Yes Commissioner Holmes Yes Mayor Taylor Not Present Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—5/23/2018 4 13. CONSENT AGENDA: 1 (13-1). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A COMMUNITY SPACE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PSWAP MENTORSHIP AND SWIM ORGANIZATION, INC., IN A FORM THAT IS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, COMMENCING JUNE 11, 2018 THROUGH AUGUST 10, 2018; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager *Deterred From 05/09!2018 2 (13-2). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,000.00 TO NEWALL J. DAUGHTREY AND ASSOCIATES FOR WORK PERFORMED ON THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA'S FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL RECOVERY PLAN; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager and City Attorney i)t ierred From 015/09/201.8 3 (13-3). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR AN EIGHTEEN (18) INCH CLAY GRAVITY SEWER MAIN ON BAHMAN AVENUE; 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, CITY ATTORNEY, AND CITY CLERK TO DEVELOP A HANDBOOK AND ANNUAL TRAINING ON ETHICS, PUBLIC RECORDS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES FOR CURRENT STAFF AND NEW EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Commissioner Pigatt 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 3-2 vote. Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Commissioner Pigatt Yes Commissioner Riley No Commissioner Holmes Yes Mayor Taylor Not Present 14. NEW ITEMS: 15. PLANNING & ZONING: A. HEARINGS: Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—5/23/2018 5 B. APPEALS: 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, 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 Commission Riley Deterred from 04/1(/201 This item was deferred by the sponsor. 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, ENTITLED "STREETS AND SIDEWALKS," BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, ENTITLED "IN GENERAL," BY CREATING SECTION 19-8 TO BE ENTITLED "ADOPT-A-ROAD"; 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 February 15, 2018). Sponsored by Commission Riley *1)( sE rretI runt) € -1/1C/20f S This item was deferred by the sponsor. 3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, 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 (first reading/public hearing held on February 28, 2018). Sponsored by Commissioner Riley * kf erred from 04/1 6/201S This item was deferred by the sponsor. 4. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 17-13 BY AMENDING THE ANNUAL ADOPTED GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2017 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, ADJUSTING REVENUES Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—5/23/2018 6 AND EXPENDITURES AS REFLECTED IN EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY THE BUDGET; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR APPROPRIATION OF ALL BUDGET EXPENDITURES; PROVIDING FOR FEES CONSISTENT WITH APPROPRIATION AND AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (first reading/public hearing held on March 28, 2018). Sponsored by City Manager hceerred from 04/25/20IS This item was deferred by the sponsor. 5. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 17-14 BY AMENDING THE ANNUAL ADOPTED PROPRIETARY AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2017 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, ADJUSTING REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES AS REFLECTED IN EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY THE BUDGET; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR APPROPRIATION OF ALL BUDGET EXPENDITURES; PROVIDING FOR FEES CONSISTENT WITH APPROPRIATION AND AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (first reading/public hearing held on March 28, 2018). Sponsored by City Manager h 1)e0 rrrd f E•E t r u 04125/2011; This item was deferred by the sponsor. C. RESOLUTIONS: 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 Acting City Manager Daughtrey said that the funding is slowly, but surely coming in and the projects are moving forward. All of the problems will not be solved overnight, but staff is actively working on addressing all of the issues. When the City needs help, it has to treat people fairly to get the assistance in a timely matter. This includes the sinkhole, the potholes, Cairo Lane, the pump stations, and etc... He is prepared to answer any questions the commission may have. Commissioner Holmes said that the manager is talking a good talk and he hopes he will follow through with what he is saying he is going to do. Vice Mayor Kelley said that he heard that the county will be placing a substation on the first floor. He asked what services will be provided. Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—5/23/2018 7 Acting City Manager Daughtrey said that the same services that are offered at the Caleb Center and other centers will be available to Opa-locka residents. Vice Mayor Kelley said that staff needs to do a better job of cleaning the City, especially when cutting the grass and using the weed eater. No attempts are being made to pick up the paper and garbage and the staff needs to be held accountable. He keeps quiet on a lot of the things that he observes around the City, but does not want his kindness taken for weakness. 18. OFFICIAL BOARD REPORTS: 19. MAYOR/COMMISSION REPORT: 20. OFFICIAL BOARD APPOINTMENTS: 21. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the commission, it was movesL14,Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Riley to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 pm. C ,__ iep+3/ ATTEST: if -4-39 ---- CITY CLERK Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—5/23/2018 8