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HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-September 12, 2018 Regular Commission Meetinig Minutes CITY OF OPA-LOCKA "The Great City" CLERK'S ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, September 12, 2018 7:00 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 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at the Sherbondy Village Auditorium, 215 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: Acting City Manager Newall Daughtrey, 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: Commissioner Holmes presented a proclamation to I.T. Director Nelson Rodriguez recognizing his birthday. 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 13-1 and 13-3 (Commissioner Riley). NEW ITEMS: A request was made to amend the agenda as follows: 14-1: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A FLOODING AND SEWAGE LEAK NOTIFICATION SYSTEM SO THAT THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA CAN IDENTIFY AND LOCATE THE CAUSE OF AND DISINFECT SEWAGE LEAKS PURSUANT TO STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS WITHIN Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—9/12/2018 1 TWENTY FOUR HOURS OF THE LEAK OCCURING; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager The above title was read by City Clerk Flores. It was moved by Commissioner Pigatt, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley to amend the agenda to include the above resolution as item 14-1. There being no discussion, the motion to amend the agenda passed by a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Riley Yes Commissioner Holmes Yes Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Commissioner Pigatt Yes Mayor Taylor Yes 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 Riley Yes Commissioner Holmes Yes Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Commissioner Pigatt Yes Mayor Taylor Yes 8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—May 23, 2018 It was moved by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley to approve the minutes from the Regular Commission Meeting of May 23, 2018. There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote. Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Commissioner Pigatt Yes Commissioner Riley Yes Commissioner Holmes Yes Mayor Taylor Yes Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—June 13, 2018 It was moved by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley to approve the minutes from the Regular Commission Meeting of June 13, 2018. Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—9/12/2018 2 There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote. Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Commissioner Pigatt Yes Commissioner Riley Yes Commissioner Holmes Yes Mayor Taylor Yes Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—June 27, 2018 It was moved by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley to approve the minutes from the Regular Commission Meeting of June 27, 2018. There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote. Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Commissioner Pigatt Yes Commissioner Riley Yes Commissioner Holmes Yes Mayor Taylor Yes Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—July 11, 2018 It was moved by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Commissioner Holmes to approve the minutes from the Regular Commission Meeting of July 11, 2018. There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote. Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Commissioner Pigatt Yes Commissioner Riley Yes Commissioner Holmes Yes Mayor Taylor Yes Special Commission Meeting Minutes—August 1, 2018 It was moved by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Commissioner Holmes to approve the minutes from the Special Commission Meeting of August 1, 2018. There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote. Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Commissioner Pigatt Yes Commissioner Riley Yes Commissioner Holmes Yes Mayor Taylor Yes 9. DISTRICT ONE/DISTRICT TWO - COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—9/12/2018 3 Larry Gardner, Commissioner Barbara Jordan's Office, District I, announced that Commissioner Jordan will be hosting the 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival at Country Village Park , 6550 NW 188th Terrace from 1:00 p.m. —5:00 p.m. Commissioner Holmes said that he has not had the opportunity to review the information he received from Mr. Gardner, but as soon as he does, he will reach out. 10. PUBLIC PRESENTATION: Carl Bryant, founder of the Ex-Felon Association Outreach Ministries explained the services that his outreach program provided for ex-felons including job placement and training. He asked the City to embrace the basketball team that was just created for ex-felons. He also asked for use of one of the City's facilities for the games. 11. CITIZENS' INPUT: Eric Redmon, Villa Francine, Opa-locka, FL, said he previously told the commission that the current acting manager could not produce a five year financial recovery plan and the oversight board has agreed. He asked the commission to get another manager. Dorothy Johnson, 13724 NW 22nd Place, Opa-locka, FL, said that she did not receive an answer regarding the grant writer position. Also, to those who are questioning her credibility, she hopes that get their information right and not slander other people to build themselves up. (Inaudible), 3990 NW 132nd Street, Opa-locka, FL, said that she attended a meeting years ago when the sewage problem was discussed, but nothing has been done. Also, some of the business owners in her area have no garbage cans and that is a requirement for receiving an occupational license; it is unfair that they are allowed to operate without these things. She asked that Code Enforcement do their jobs and start citing businesses who are not in compliance with maintaining their properties because it is making the City look like a dump. Gwen Meckler, 2320 NW 147th Street, Opa-locka, FL, asked the City what they intend to do with seventy nine percent of the water pumps in the City not working. People are paying for a service they are not even getting and that is not right. George Suarez, 1341 Dunad Avenue, Opa-locka, FL, said that it is a shame that the City counter sued the residents that brought on the class action lawsuit for all of the water problems. The City is now attacking the residents instead of fixing the situation. He asked the commission to do the right thing. Velma Eason, 1846 NW 143rd Terrace, Opa-locka, FL, said that she is a property owner and the properties around her are not being maintained. Something needs to be done. 12. ACTION ITEMS: 1 (13-1). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A PROPOERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY (PACE) PROGRAM WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA; APPROVING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE FLORIDA GREEN Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—9/12/2018 4 FINANCE AUTHORITY, THE FLORIDA RESILENCY AND ENERGY DISTRICT AND THE FLORIDA PACE FUNDING AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE ENTITIES TO ADMINISTER VOLUNTARY NON-AD VALOREM FINANCING OF QUALIFYING CONSERVATION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY, RENEWABLE ENERGY AND WIND RESISTANCE IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE CITY'S LOGO; 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 Riley for discussion. Commissioner Riley said there should be town hall meetings for these types of items. If something goes out with the City logo, it gives the impression that the City is fully behind it and the community should be informed. City Attorney Brown said that the item can be amended so that the company can be held to have at least two meetings per year to inform residents of what is going on and if they do not comply, then the City can withdraw its partnership of the agreement. The manager can make the amendment since it is his item. There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 5-0 vote. Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Commissioner Pigatt Yes Commissioner Riley Yes Commissioner Holmes Yes Mayor Taylor Yes 2 (13-3). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND THE RED LIGHT CAMERA PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS (ATS); 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 everyone has given their opinion regarding the red light camera and it is being discussed again because it is up for renewal. He asked that the commission is mindful when voting on this because of the over two million dollars ($2,000.000.00) that is currently owed to the State of Florida and the Police Department's recommendation for keeping it as a crime fighting tool. Acting City Manager said he provided a report to the commission as to why the City should keep the program. Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—9/12/2018 5 Commissioner Riley said the people who least can afford it are being affected the most; the City is not benefitting from this program. Commissioner Pigatt said he agrees with Commissioner Riley and he does not support the item because of its history with the City. However, at this time, it seems that it is necessary to keep the program so that the debt can be repaid. He proposed a resolution to ensure that if this passes, all of the funds can go directly to the state; the locations are put on the website, and no right turn on red tickets. Also if the City repays the amount owed in less than five years, the contract can be terminated. Commissioner Holmes said that he has been against the red light camera program since it came into the City. It is causing a hardship on people who cannot afford it. There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 3-2 vote. Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Commissioner Pigatt Yes Commissioner Riley No Commissioner Holmes No Mayor Taylor Yes 13. CONSENT AGENDA: 1 (13-2). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A 2ND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH TRIMERGE CONSULTING GROUP, P.A., FOR CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT SERVICES, GRANT WRITING SERVICES, GRANT MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager 2 (13-4). 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 AND THE CITY MANAGER NEWALL J. DAUGHTREY, IN B & G OPA HOLDINGS, INC., AND B & G OPA LAND HOLDINGS, LLC, d/b/a KLUB 24 v. CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, CASE NO.:18-CV-23269; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Attorney/City Manager 3 (13-5). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO USE PROCEEDS FROM THE JULY 24, 2018 AUCTION OF SURPLUS CITY OF OPA-LOCKA PROPERTY TO FIX POTHOLES THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED THROUGHOUT THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Vice Mayor Kelley/Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Pigatt Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—9/12/2018 6 3 (13-6). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, CALLING FOR A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN AND FOR THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018; PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE NOTICE OF THE GENERAL ELECTION IN A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION IN THE CITY AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) DAYS PRIOR TO THE ELECTION AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 8.5-3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Clerk The above resolutions were read by Attorney Brown. It was moved by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Riley to pass the resolutions. The motion on the resolutions passed by a 5-0 vote. Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Commissioner Pigatt Yes Commissioner Riley Yes Commissioner Holmes Yes Mayor Taylor Yes 14. NEW ITEMS: 14-1: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A FLOODING AND SEWAGE LEAK NOTIFICATION SYSTEM SO THAT THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA CAN IDENTIFY AND LOCATE THE CAUSE OF AND DISINFECT SEWAGE LEAKS PURSUANT TO STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS WITHIN TWENTY FOUR HOURS OF THE LEAK OCCURING; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Commissioner Pigatt The above title was read by City Attorney Brown. Mayor Taylor opened the floor for a public hearing. There being no persons to speak on the public hearing, the floor for public hearing was closed. It was moved by Commissioner Pigatt, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley for discussion. Vice Mayor Kelley asked the sponsor what the item was about. Commissioner Pigatt said there was a recent flood accompanied by sewage leakage and the business owners were not notified. This will allow them to be informed in the future if there are any health hazards due to flood and sewage issues. Commissioner Holmes and Commissioner Riley left at 8:27 p.m. Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—9/12/2018 7 Vice Mayor Kelley said that there were provisions in the past that addressed this same issue, so when was there a breakdown with handling these sorts of things. There being no discussion, the motion to amend the agenda passed by a 3-0 vote. Commissioner Riley Not Present Commissioner Holmes Not Present Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Commissioner Pigatt Yes Mayor Taylor Yes 15. PLANNING & ZONING: A. HEARINGS: 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 THE OPA-LOCKA CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHPTER 21 WATER, SEWER AND STORM WATER UTILITIES SECTION 21-77 SCHEDULE OF RATES GENERALLY; 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 July 11, 2018). Sponsored by City Manager This item was deferred until the next Regular Commission Meeting on September 26, 2018. 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE VI, SECTION 22-160 — REGULATIONS FOR PARKING, STORING OR KEEPING COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, BOATS, BUSES, TRAILERS AND TRUCKS OF THE CIT 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 July 11, 2018). Sponsored by Vice Mayor Kelley This item was deferred until the next Regular Commission Meeting on September 26, 2018. Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—9/12/2018 8 3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 11 — GARBAGE AND TRASH, ARTICLE III — PRIVATE NONRESIDENTIAL COLLECTION, SECTION 11-65 — FRANCHISE REQUIRED; RELATIVE RIGHTS OF FRANCHISEE AND THE CODE OF ORIDNANCES 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 (first reading/public hearing held on July 25, 2018). Sponsored by City Manager This item was deferred until the next Regular Commission Meeting on September 26, 2018. 4. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE VI PURCHASING, SECTION 2-322 SALE OF CITY PROPERTY WORTH TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00) OR LESS 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 August 1, 2018). Sponsored by City Manager This item was deferred until the next Regular Commission Meeting on September 26, 2018. B. RESOLUTIONS: 17. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: 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 moved by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Pigatt to adjourn the meetin! at 8:33 p. AYOR ATTEST: ill - 91()) CITY CLERK Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—9/12/2018 9