Regular Commission Meeting (2025-03-12)

CITY OF OPA-LOCKA The City of Bright Opportunities REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Agenda Wednesday, March 12, 2025 7:00 PM Commission Chamber 780 Fisherman Street, 3rd Floor Opa-locka, FL 33054 City Commission Mayor John H. Taylor, Jr. Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley Commissioner Sherelean Bass Commissioner Natasha L. Ervin Commissioner Luis B. Santiago Appointed Officials Interim City Manager Sha'mecca Lawson City Attorney Burnadette Norris-Weeks City Clerk Joanna Flores, CMC

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CITY OF OPA-LOCKA “The City of Bright Opportunities” AGENDA REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING March 12, 2025 7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 5. AWARDS/PROCLAMATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Special Presentation by the City Clerk's Office A Moment in Women's History 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA AND PULL LIST (deferrals and deletions) 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - January 22, 2025 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - February 12, 2025 Special Commission Meeting Minutes - February 25, 2025 9. DISTRICT ONE / DISTRICT TWO - COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: 10. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS: 11. CITIZENS’ FORUM: (Opportunity for discussion of any concerns – please limit to 3 minutes) 12. ACTION ITEMS (items from consent agenda pull list): 13. ADMINISTRATION:

CONSENT AGENDA: 1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR AN AGENT OF RECORD FOR GENERAL LIABILITY, CYBER LIABILITY, AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY, PHYSICAL DAMAGE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE AND EMPLOYER LIABILITY COVERAGE FOR THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Interim City Manager 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, PIGGYBACKING SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PROGRAM AGREEMENT NO. 093021-ELG WITH ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 2025 FREIGHTLINER MODEL M2 CHASSIS WITH DUAL STEERING AND CONTROLS, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED A NET TRADE-IN COST OF TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED-NINETEEN DOLLARS AND TWENTY CENTS ($286,319.20) FROM ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS GROUP, A LOCAL DEALER OF ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Interim City Manager 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE CITY’S FIVE-YEAR RECOVERY PLAN, DETAILING FISCAL YEARS 2025 THROUGH 2029; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Interim City Manager 4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO REJECT ALL PROPOSALS FOR RFP 24-0517200 FOR BOND REFINANCING AND RE- ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR DEBT REFINANCING; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Interim City Manager 5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO REJECT ALL PROPOSALS FOR RFP 24-0516200 FOR BANKING SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Interim City Manager 6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PIGGYBACK THE CITY OF MIAMI CONTRACT WITH H&R PAVING, INC. FOR QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR PAVEMENT RESURFACING (CITY OF MIAMI IFB #1115382(28)), AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH H&R PAVING, INC. TO REPLACE THE BASKETBALL COURTS AT SHERBONDY

VILLAGE, WITHIN THE CITY, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00); PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Interim City Manager 7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FROM THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FY 24 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (JAG) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX DOLLARS ($28,136.00), TO UPDATE OFFICER LAPTOPS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE GRANT FUNDING; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Interim City Manager 8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AN APPLICATION SUBMISSION TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION SUBGRANT PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Interim City Manager 9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE OPA-LOCKA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY’S (OCRA) PROPOSED GENERAL OPERATING AND TAX INCREMENT FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A"; APPROVING AMENDMENT 1, TO SAID BUDGET, AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT “B”; REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF SAID BUDGET TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Interim City Manager 14. NEW ITEMS: 15. PLANNING & ZONING: A. PUBLIC HEARINGS: B. APPEALS: 16. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. FIRST READING ORDINANCE(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S):

1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SELECTION OF LEASING 2, INC. TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION OF THE CITY'S NEW STREET SWEEPER WITH A THREE- YEAR CAPITAL LEASE, AN INTEREST RATE OF 5.89% AND THREE (3) ANNUAL PAYMENTS OF ONE HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED NINETY DOLLARS AND FORTY-FOUR CENTS ($104,490.44); PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Interim City Manager B. SECOND READING ORDINANCE(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S): 1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 7, SECTION 7-1 OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA’S CODE OF ORDINANCES AND THE CITY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR SECTIONS 22-80, 22-81 AND 22-82, TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS FOR “LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF METAL COVERING (METAL CONTAINERS) FOR BUILDINGS AND ADDITIONS” IF THEY CONFORM IN EVERY RESPECT WITH ALL APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE; PROVIDING FOR REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLECT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (first reading / public hearing held on January 22, 2025). Deferred from 02/12/2025 RCM Sponsored by Interim City Manager 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 2022-02, RELATING TO THE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD, TO ESTABLISH AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS FOR THE APPROVAL OF REGULAR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS, RENOVATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS ON HISTORIC DESIGNATED PROPERTIES LISTED IN THE COA MATRIX; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER; RESCINDING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (first reading / public hearing held on February 12, 2025). Sponsored by Interim City Manager 3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 14, OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA’S CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED “NUISANCES” CREATING NEW SECTION 14- 13(1) AND SUBSEQUENT NUMERICAL SECTIONS TO BE ENTITLED, “REGISTRATION OF ABANDONED, VACANT, FORECLOSURE PROPERTIES”; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE, INTENT AND APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REGISTRATION AND MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT, AS WELL AS THE REGULATION, LIMITATION AND REDUCTION OF REGISTRABLE REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF OPA LOCKA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, REPEALER, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE

DATE (first reading / public hearing held on February 12, 2025). Sponsored by Mayor Taylor 4. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE V, SECTION 15-75 OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED "LOUD OR UNUSUAL NOISES ON STREETS", AND SECTION 15-80, ENTITLED “DISCHARGING FIREWORKS, COMBUSTIBLES”, TO DEFINE TIME RESTRAINTS, EXEMPTIONS AND VIOLATION ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (first reading / public hearing held on February 12, 2025). Sponsored by Commissioner Ervin C. RESOLUTION(S): 17. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: 18. OFFICIAL BOARD REPORTS: 19. MAYOR/COMMISSION REPORTS: Mayor John H. Taylor Jr. Update on the city's Financial Oversight by Interim City Manager Sha'mecca Lawson 20. OFFICIAL BOARD APPOINTMENTS: Charter Review Board 1 Individual appointment (Commissioner Bass) 1 Individual appointment (Commissioner Santiago) 1 individual appointment (Vice Mayor Kelley) 2 at-large appointments Civil Service Board 1 individual appointment (Commissioner Bass) 1 individual appointment (Commissioner Santiago) 1 Individual appointment (Vice Mayor Kelley) Community Relations, Recreation and Activities Advisory Board 1 Individual appointment (Commissioner Santiago) 1 Individual appointment (Vice Mayor Kelley) 1 Individual appointment (Mayor Taylor) 1 At-large appointment Historic Environmental Preservation Board 5 at-large appointments

Local Financial Oversight Board 2 at-large appointment Teen & Young Adult Advisory Board 1 individual appointment (Commissioner Bass) 1 individual appointment (Commissioner Santiago) 1 individual appointment (Vice Mayor Kelley) 21. ADJOURNMENT: SCHEDULE OF FUTURE WORKSHOPS/OFFICIAL ACTIVITIES 1. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents Meet Me Monday hosted by Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley, Monday, March 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal, 644 Salih Street, Opa-locka, Florida. 2. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents a Town Hall Meeting, a community discussion about your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions on the development of 1700 Service Road, Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., Helen L. Miller Center, 2331 NW 143rd Street, Opa-locka, Florida. Hosted by Commissioner Natasha L. Ervin 3. City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents Western Bingo Night, Friday, March 14, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Sherbondy Village, 215 Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida 33054. 4. City of Opa-locka Strategic Planning Session, Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., at a location TBD. 5. City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission present Florida Licensing on Wheels, Friday, March 21, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Helen L. Miller Center, 2331 NW 143 Street, Opa-locka, Florida. Please call to schedule your appointment 305.953.2868 Ext. 1104. APPOINTMENT REQUIRED Hosted by Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley 6. City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission and the Running Edge 305 present Opa-locka 5K Run & Walk, Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Check-In / Registration 6:30 a.m.), Opa-locka Government Center, 780 Fisherman Streeet, Opa-locka, Florida. Registration required - please call 305.953.2868 Ext. 1104 for more information. Hosted by Mayor John H. Taylor Jr. 7. The City of Opa-locka Mayor and Commission presents Karaoke in the City, Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Sherbondy Village, 215 Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida. Wear your favorite cowboy/cowgirl attire. For more information, please contact 305.953.2868 Ext. 1104. Hosted by Commissioner Natasha L. Ervin

8. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission in partnership with Feeding South Florida invites you to a Monthly Community Food Distribution, Friday, March 21, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., while supplies last, Segal Park, 2331 NW 143 Street, Opa-locka, Florida. Hosted by Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley 9. City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents a free food distribution in partnership with Farm Share, Wednesday, April 2, 2025 from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Sherbondy Pavilion, 777 Sharazad Boulevard, Opa-locka, Florida. While supplies last; first come first serve basis. Hosted by Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley 10. City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission in partnership with Intentional Impact, presents Community Chess Monthly Challenge, Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Sherbondy Village, 215 Perviz Avenue, Opa- locka, Florida. Hosted by Commissioner Dr. Sherelean Bass 11. SAVE THE DATE - City of Opa-locka Seniors on the Move A Night Under the Stars Prom Night, Friday, April 25, 2025 from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM. For more information, please contact Diane Darden, Seniors Coordinator at 786.635.9090. For further information, please contact the Office of the City Clerk by telephone at (305) 953-2800 or email jflores@opalockafl.gov.