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CLERK'S ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, May 8, 2019
7:00 P.M.
Sherbondy Village Auditorium
215 Perviz Avenue
Opa-locka, FL 33054
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Matthew Pigatt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at
the Sherbondy Village Auditorium, 215 Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida.
2. ROLL CALL:
The following members of the City Commission were present: Mayor Matthew Pigatt, Vice
Mayor Chris Davis, Commissioner Joseph L. Kelley, Commissioner Alvin Burke, and
Commissioner Sherelean Bass. Also in attendance were: Acting City Manager Newall
Daughtrey, City Attorney Vincent Brown, and City Clerk Joanna Flores.
3. INVOCATION:
The invocation was delivered by Commissioner Joseph L. Kelley.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
5. AWARDS/PROCLAMATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
A motion was made to move the agenda to approve the consent agenda and the add-ons to allow
the clerk to disburse additional documents to the commission.
It was moved by Mayor Pigatt, seconded by Commissioner Bass to amend the agenda.
There being no discussion, the motion to amend the agenda passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
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)4 (Commissioner Burke); pulled 13-3 (Vice
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Mayor Davis); pulled 13-1, 13-3 and 13-5 (Commissioner Kelley).
NEW ITEM(S):
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, REAFFIRMING THE CITY'S OBLIGATION TO COMPLY WITH
THE 2003 FINANCIAL INTEGRITY ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsored by Commissioner Kelley
Mayor Pigatt asked the manager what was the emergency condition for this item.
Acting City Manager Daughtrey said it was requested by the state to bring the City into
compliance.
It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Bass 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 Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
14-2: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ISSUE A
CERTIFICATE LETTER TO GRACE AND NAEEM, INC., DEMANDING THAT IR
REMOBILIZE AND COMPLETE THE RENOVATION OF HISTORIC CITY HALL,
OR FACE A DEMAND FOR FORFEITURE OF ITS PERFORMANCE BOND;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Commissioner Kelley
Mayor Pigatt asked the manager what was the emergency condition for this item.
Commissioner Kelley said the Hurricane season is upon us and the historic city hall needs to be
repaired; the City cannot afford to keep waiting.
It was moved by Commissioner Burke, seconded by Commissioner Kelley to amend the agenda
to include the above resolution as item 14-2.
Mayor Pigatt asked the manager if the letter he sent out was communicated to Grace and Naeem.
Acting City Manager Daughtrey said the letter the mayor sent went out today so they have not
had the opportunity to respond.
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Mayor Pigatt asked Commissioner Kelley to defer the item until the contractor has an
opportunity to respond to his letter.
Commissioner Kelley said he heard the mayor's concern and will wait a week, but not longer
than that. He deferred the item.
14-3: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, WAIVING THE PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS ON AN
EMERGENCY BASIS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH WORLD PETROLEUM CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF
ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED AND TWENTY FOUR
DOLLARS ($120,424.00), FOR EMERGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP
SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager
Mayor Pigatt asked the manager what was the emergency condition for this item.
Acting City Manager Daughtrey said someone has poured a large amount of oil in the drain on
127`h Street. There is work being done on that road and the contractor cannot continue because
DERM has stated that the spill must be cleaned up immediately or the City will face hefty fines it
cannot afford.
It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Burke to amend the agenda
to include the above resolution as item 14-3.
There being no discussion, the motion to amend the agenda passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
It was moved by Vice Mayor Davis, seconded by Commissioner Kelley to approve the agenda,
consent agenda and pull list.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—March 13, 2019
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It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis to approve the minutes
from the Regular Commission Meeting of March 13, 2019.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
Special Commission Meeting Minutes—April 10, 2019
It was moved by Commissioner Bass, seconded by Commissioner Burke to approve the minutes
from the Regular Commission Meeting of April 10, 2019.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
9. DISTRICT ONE/DISTRICT TWO - COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT:
Larry Gardner, Commissioner Barbara Jordan's Office, District I, said that he does not have
anything to report at this time, but will take any concerns the commission may have back to
Commissioner Jordan.
Commissioner Kelley thanked Mr. Gardner for scheduling the meeting with the Super Bowl
Committee even though it was re-scheduled. He said there continues to be near accidents on The
Connector and Veteran's Way near the new Amazon Warehouse. He asked that signs are put up
to deter this ongoing issue.
Mr. Gardner said he will look into the matter.
City Clerk Flores announced that District I Representative Mr. Cedric Brazle no longer works for
Commissioner Jean Monestime's Office and she has not been informed of a new representative
as of yet.
10. PUBLIC PRESENTATION:
11. CITIZENS' INPUT:
Audrey Dominguez, 1147 Jann Avenue, Opa-locka, FL, said she is thankful and grateful that
Commissioner Kelley has brought item 4 for consideration as the seniors are in need of a new
bus for their program.
12. ACTION ITEMS:
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1 (13-3). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO
DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF ACTION TO ADDRESS CONCERNS
RAISED REGARDING THE CITY'S CODE ENFORCEMENT PROCESS; 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 Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Burke for discussion.
Commissioner Burke asked what process they were referring to because there are several
processes.
City Attorney Brown said the entire Code Enforcement gamut. The City should look at other
Cities Code Enforcement process and come up with a best practice to eliminate what is currently
going on in Code Enforcement at this time.
Vice Mayor Davis said he agrees.
Commissioner Kelley said he was one of the ones that was pushing for it especially when there
are running liens that come up frequently. He also said there needs to be a timeframe and some
workshops to put things in order. There needs to be a cap placed on the liens.
Mayor Pigatt said maybe the City should wait until the new city attorney comes to start creating
changes in the department.
Commissioner Kelley said the new city attorney already stated that the firm is going to hit the
ground running and start reviewing the Code enforcement process.
A motion was made to amend the resolution to include a timeframe of sixty days to bring a plan
back before the commission.
It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis to amend the resolution.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the amendment passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
There being no discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
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2 (13-4). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ALLOCATE $30,000.00
IN FISCAL 2019-2020 BUDGET FOR THE PURCHASE OF A BUS FOR THE
"SENIORS ON THE MOVE" PROGRAM; 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 Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Burke for discussion.
Mayor Pigatt said they have not yet had an opportunity to review a preliminary budget from the
Parks Department to include this amount. He suggested deferring the item and scheduling a
workshop to discuss this particular issue.
Commissioner Kelley said he is not in favor of a workshop because the Senior's on the Move
Program has been neglected and the numbers have dwindled. They are long overdue for
transportation.
Commissioner Burke said the seniors had transportation to do everything in the past including
grocery shopping, picking up their prescriptions and extracurricular activities; now they cannot
do anything. Something needs to be done immediately.
Vice Mayor Davis said he has observed the decline in the services offered by the seniors
program and agreed that transportation needs to be provided right away.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
13. CONSENT AGENDA:
1 (13-1). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, REJECTING ALL BIDS RECEIVED IN CONNECTION WITH
RFP NO. 19-0314100 AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RE-
ADVERTISE AND ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR QUALIFIED FIRMS
FOR ROOFING SERVICES/INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR REMODELING AT THE
CULTURAL ARTS CENTER BUILDING LOCATED AT 2105 ALI-BABA AVENUE;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager
2 (13-2). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AN AGREEMENT WITH HENANDEZ
UNDERGROUND, INC. (EXHIBIT "A"), FOR THE EMERGENCY REPAIR TO
RESTORE SEWER CONNECTIVITY TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S METER
STATION 52; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL
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DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE AGREEMENT; PROVIDING
FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsored by City Manager
The above resolutions were read by Attorney Brown.
It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis to pass the resolutions.
The motion on the resolutions passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
14. NEW ITEMS:
14-1: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, REAFFIRMING THE CITY'S OBLIGATION TO COMPLY WITH
THE 2003 FINANCIAL INTEGRITY ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsored by Commissioner Kelley
The above resolution was read by Attorney Brown.
Mayor Pigatt 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 Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Burke for discussion.
Commissioner Burke asked why this is coming before the commission now when according to
the interlocal agreement, it should be done every year.
City Attorney Brown said the financial integrity ordinance was to be followed by the City; it did
not have a sunset or a repealer clause, but the City simply stopped following it when it came out
of financial oversight in 2003. This is in an effort to comply with the agreement.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
14-2: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, WAIVING THE PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS ON AN
EMERGENCY BASIS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH WORLD PETROLEUM CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF
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ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED AND TWENTY FOUR
DOLLARS ($120,424.00), FOR EMERGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP
SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager
The above resolution was read by Attorney Brown.
Mayor Pigatt 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 Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis for discussion.
Commissioner Kelley asked how the person(s) responsible will be addressed for causing this to
happen.
Acting City Manager Daughtrey said they will go to the nearby businesses and pull any
recordings that may be available and see if they can identify anyone they can go after to pay for
what they have done.
Vice Mayor Davis asked the manager if this is a business inside or outside of the City.
Acting City Manager Daughtrey said they do not know who dumped the oil.
Mayor Pigatt said this is infuriating to have someone come and do this; this does not happen in
other cities, only in Opa-locka. He asked if an investigation was done for catching the people
who did this.
Acting City Manager Daughtrey said he went with the Chief of Police, the Public Works
Director and a few others to assess the damages. It is a shame what is going on and they are
doing what needs to be done to resolve the matter.
Commissioner Burke said back in that area is very dark and unless some cameras can be put up
back there, they will come back again and try to get away with it once more.
Vice Mayor Davis asked if there was any kind of way to shift the blame to the local business
owners because he finds it hard to believe that outsiders did this. Also, if the burden can be
placed on DERM to determine who did this.
Mayor Pigatt said the people that are being paid with tax dollars should make sure things like
this never happens and they expect for the same thing to happen in Opa-locka.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
15. PLANNING & ZONING:
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A. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE FINAL SITE PLAN REVIEW REQUEST BY
STRK PROPERTIES, LLC C/O TEJAS CHOKSI & RACHANA ARORA, TO
CONSTRUCT A 102,500 SQUARE FOOT WAREHOUSE AND OFFICE BUILDING ON
THE UNDEVELOPED PARCEL IDENTIFIED BY FOLIO 08-2129-000-0111 AT THE
CORNER OF NW 43RD AVENUE AND NW 133RD STREET, OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA
33054 IN THE I-3 ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF
RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager
The above resolution was read by Attorney Brown.
Mayor Pigatt 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 Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Burke for discussion.
Commissioner Kelley asked if the land use has been converted at this time.
Community Development Director Gregory Gay, said that there are three (3) parts of this
included on the agenda and they all need to be addressed starting with 16(b) 3 first as that is a
land use item change from governmental use to industrial use.
Mayor Pigatt asked if the business owner was present.
Mr. Arora, 12845 NW 48 Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida, said they are currently in a 40,000 square
foot building and the change will allow them to occupy a 102,000 square foot building.
Mayor Pigatt asked if any residents will be hired.
Mr. Arora said that sixty seven(67) residents from Opa-locka have been hired.
Commissioner Bass said kudos to the business for expanding and hiring residents.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE
FINAL SITE PLAN REVIEW REQUEST BY STRK PROPERTIES, LLC C/O TEJAS
CHOKSI & RACHANA ARORA, TO CONSTRUCT A 102,500 SQUARE FOOT
WAREHOUSE AND OFFICE BUILDING ON THE UNDEVELOPED PARCEL
IDENTIFIED BY FOLIO 08-2129-000-0111 AT THE CORNER OF NW 43RD AVENUE
AND NW 133" STREET, OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA 33054 IN THE I-3 ZONING
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DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager
The above resolution was read by Attorney Brown.
Mayor Pigatt 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 Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Burke for discussion.
Commissioner Kelley asked the owner how many new jobs will be created with the expansion.
Mr. Arora said there will be about one hundred twenty (120)jobs.
Commissioner Kelley said he hopes that the residents will have an opportunity to gain
employment because he has heard this in the past and when the time came almost no one locally
was hired to work at certain businesses.
Mayor Pigatt said the City should partner with CareerSource to ensure job fairs are conducted
and the resident's information can be placed on file for future consideration.
Planning & Community Development Director Gregory Gay said there is a clause in the
developer's agreement to include the hiring of residents.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
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, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 15-31, THE CITY ZONING CODE,
SECTION 22-143, CHAPTER 13 LICENSES AND BUSINESSES REGULATIONS,
ARTICLE VIII STREET & MOBILE VENDORS, OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA
CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS, FOR PERMITAND
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS;
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH'
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE;
PROVIDINNG FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager
This item was deferred by the sponsor.
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2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, TO AMEND ORDINANCE 17-01 FOR THE PLANNING &
ZONING BOARD, TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF
MEMBERS TO CONSTITUTE A QUORUM FOR ALL MEETINGS AND TO EXPAND
THE QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERSHIP TO BE A RESIDENT OR PROPERTY
OWNER IN THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA AND TO ADD REAL ESTATE
PROFESSIONAL TO THE CATEGORY OF QUALIFIED OCCUPATIONS;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND
REPEALER CLAUSE AND RESCINDING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; Sponsored by City Manager
The above ordinance was read by Attorney Brown.
Mayor Pigatt 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 Vice Mayor Davis, seconded by Mayor Pigatt for discussion.
Vice Mayor Davis said he supports the item since the board has been having challenges lately
with having a quorum for meetings.
Commissioner Kelley said he does not support the item at this time because he does not think it
should be open to certain people.
Mayor Pigatt said he thinks it is a good idea and proposed that an amendment be made to Section
2(i) to maintain four residents on the board and the three others can fall under architect,
landscape architect, engineer, real estate professional, or property owner and that would make
the residents the majority.
It was moved by Mayor Pigatt, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis for discussion.
Vice Mayor Davis said he does not have a problem with having professionals serve on advisory
boards because they can bring their ideas and expertise to the table; any final decision would
come before the commission for approval.
Commissioner Kelley said he does not want professionals taking over the City because it has the
potential to be bad especially if they have their own agenda.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the amendment passed by a 3-2 vote.
Commissioner Burke No
Vice Mayor Davis Yes
Commissioner Kelley No
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
There being no discussion, the motion on the ordinance passed by a 3-2 vote.
Commissioner Burke No
Vice Mayor Davis Yes
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Commissioner Kelley No
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
B. SECOND READING ORDINANCE(S)/PUBLIC HEARING:
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ANNUAL ADOPTED GENERAL FUND
BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2018 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019, 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
27, 2019). Sponsored by City Manager *Deferred from 04/24/2019
The above ordinance was read by Attorney Brown.
Mayor Pigatt 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 Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis for discussion.
Mayor Pigatt said he has gone through the budget and wants to know if it addresses the audits,
infrastructure projects,roads and streets, etc...
Acting City Manager Daughtrey said the primary purpose of the budget amendments is to come
into compliance with the budget that was approved for October 1, 2018. He said there will be an
opportunity for a second budget amendment and he will have the chance to include some of the
concerns of the commission.
Mayor Pigatt said he wants to ensure the budget is done correctly and allocated where it needs to
go; he does not support the budget in this form at this time.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the ordinance passed by a 4-1 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt No
2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ANNUAL ADOPTED PROPRIETARY AND
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING
OCTOBER 1, 2018 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2019, ADJUSTING REVENUES
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AND EXPENDITURES AS REFLECTED IN EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FORT HE
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 27, 2019). Sponsored by City Manager *Deferred
from 04/24/2019
The above ordinance was read by Attorney Brown.
Mayor Pigatt 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 Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Burke to pass the ordinance.
There being no discussion, the motion on the ordinance passed by a 4-1 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt No
3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, TO CONSIDER ADOPTING A SMALL SCALE AMENDMENT,
LAND USE DESIGNATION CHANGE FROM GOVERNMENT TO INDUSTRIAL, FOR
THE VACANT PROPERTY AT THE CORNER OF NW 43RD AVENUE AND NW 133RD
STREET, OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA 33054 AND IDENTIFIED BY FOLIO 08-2129-000-
0111 IN THE I-3 (LIBERAL INDUSTRIAL) ZONING DISTRICT. LEGAL
DESCRIPTION: THE NORTH 480 FEET OF THE WEST 420 FEET OF THE
SOUTHWEST '/4 OF THE NORTHEAST '/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 29,
TOWNSHIP 52 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA;
PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; (first reading/public hearing held on March
27, 2019). Sponsored by City Manager *Deferred from 04/24/2019
The above ordinance was read by Attorney Brown.
Mayor Pigatt 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 Burke, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis to pass the ordinance.
There being no discussion, the motion on the ordinance passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Yes
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Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
C. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
17. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
Acting City Manager Daughtrey said there has been a lot of milling going on in the City in the
residential areas and they are tackling a lot of the potholes. The utility billing system should be
complete and turned over to the county by June 30, 2019. The City continues to meet with the
residents every third Saturday and are able to sit down with the residents and explain the bills
and give the residents time to pay the bills.
Commissioner Burke asked what was going on with his project"Music in the Park".
Acting City Manager Daughtrey said special events insurance needs to be purchased in order for
the event to take place and this is not included in the budget. He asked the Parks and Recreation
Director to work on including it in his department's budget for the next fiscal year. There is
currently three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500.00) in the budget for this event, but the
whole thing will cost around seventeen thousand dollars ($17,000.00). Additional monies will
need to be raised and the insurance needs to be purchased.
Commissioner Kelley said he is glad that funds have been released to continue with the
infrastructure projects. He commended the staff for the work they are doing. He said there are
still several roads that need patching in small areas around the City and asked the manager to
look into it after they finish with the targeted areas.
Mayor Pigatt thanked the manager for the work that is going on around the City. There are many
projects going on and the residents see the changes that are happening. He asked for a report on
the five year recovery plan and where the City is with it.
Acting City Manager Daughtrey said the state asked for an update as well and he will start
focusing on it next week.
Mayor Pigatt said he would like for the City to be in compliance with submitting the five year
recovery plan and the budget so they are covered and the officials not be in a position to be
removed from office.
Commissioner Kelley asked the mayor not to scare everyone because the City is actually in good
shape right now.
18. OFFICIAL BOARD REPORTS:
19. MAYOR/COMMISSION REPORT:
Vice Mayor Chris Davis
a) JLAC Funds/Community Visioning Workshop
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Vice Mayor Davis thanked the manager for working with the state to receive almost seven
hundred thousand dollars ($700,000.00), most of which will go towards infrastructure projects.
He would like to have a workshop where the residents can give their ideas on where they would
like to see some of the funds to go.
Commissioner Sherelean Bass
a) City Employee Support Recognition
Commissioner Bass said she attended two (2) home going services for City employees and there
was no proper representation from the City. She said the employee's labor and provide services
for the City and they should be recognized because they are like a family.
Commissioner Kelley said in the past things like flowers, police escort, and facility use was
granted, but it was cut out when the City came under oversight. He is willing to work to create a
fund or something in the future to address what she is saying. He said he met with the manager
regarding Ingram Park and wants to ensure that something is done to reopen the park from dawn
until dusk. He also wants to have a community cleanup day for the residents to come out and
help with the restoration efforts. He thanked everyone who was able to participate in the National
Day of Prayer last week; Feeding South Florida will be held on next week; the summer youth
employment program will start soon and word needs to get out to the residents so they can apply
by the deadlines.
Mayor Pigatt agreed that Ingram Park needs to be reopened because it is a beautiful park; the
summer youth employment program will be good for the residents and he is happy about it; he
also encouraged all high school senior's to apply for the educational scholarship program.
20. OFFICIAL BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
21. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the commission, it was moved by Commissioner
Burke, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis to adjourn the meeting at 10:28 p.m.
M YOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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