City Commission

CITY OF OPA-LOCKA The City of Bright Opportunities REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Agenda Wednesday, July 23, 2025 6:00 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 Dr. 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 July 23, 2025 6:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 5. AWARDS/PROCLAMATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA AND PULL LIST (deferrals and deletions) 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - July 9, 2025 9. DISTRICT ONE / DISTRICT TWO - COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: 10. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS: 1. Osmani Pelaez, Owner Blue Fury Sports Complex Ref: Parks & Recreation 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, SETTING THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE OF 8.9797 MILLS FOR COMPUTATION OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA AS REQUIRED BY LAW FOR THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026; ESTABLISHING THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR THE FIRST HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE AND PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026; 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, SETTING THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE AND LOCAL AGREEMENT OF COOPERATION BETWEEN THE FLORIDA GOVERNOR AND THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY BUDGET ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 1ST AND FORWARDING TO THE GOVERNOR THE PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY AS PRELIMINARILY APPROVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026; AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION AND APPROVED PROPOSED BUDGET TO THE GOVERNOR; 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, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PIGGYBACK THE CITY OF MIAMI INVITATION FOR BID IFB #1115382 WITH H&R PAVING, INC. FOR QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR PAVEMENT RESURFACING SERVICES; APPROVING EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”, FOR PAVEMENT RESURFACING OF ALI BABA AVENUE, BETWEEN NW 22ND AVE AND NW 27TH AVENUE, WITHIN THE CITY, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS ($278,700.00); PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; 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 CITY MANAGER TO PIGGYBACK THE MIAMI- DADE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PRICE QUOTATION (RPQ) #20240063-R WITH QUALITY PAVING CORP. FOR QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS OF MULTIPLE SITES; APPROVING EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”, FOR THE EXCAVATION, INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION OF ADDITIONAL DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE AT NW 133RD STREET, WITHIN THE CITY, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED NINETY-FOUR THOUSAND, TWENTY-THREE DOLLARS AND NINETEEN CENTS ($94,023.19); 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 APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIAL TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (USDOJ) FOR THE FY 2024 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM, AS ADMINISTERED BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT (FDLE) FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; 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 INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A LETTER OF SUPPORT AND AGREE TO THE TERMS AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) ALERT TODAY FLORIDA'S HIGH VISIBILITY ENFORCEMENT (HVE) FOR PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM, THROUGH THE INSTITUTE OF POLICE TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT (IPTM) ) AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; 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 ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A STATEWIDE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT (SMAA) BETWEEN THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA AND THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (FDEM), IN THE FORM ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”, FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES AND RESOURCES; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Interim City Manager 8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, REJECTING MIAMI DADE COUNTY'S REQUEST TO RELEASE WATER SUPPLY SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE AMELIA EARHART PARK RECREATION CENTER; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Commission 9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE CITYWIDE STRATEGIC PLAN CURATED BY THE WHITEHOUSE GROUP, INC.; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Commission 10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION OF THE CITY'S REGULAR SCHEDULED CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS SET FOR AUGUST 13, 2025

AND AUGUST 27, 2025; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Mayor Taylor 11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXPLORE AN ON- STREET PAID PARKING AND PERMIT PROGRAM, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FEASIBILITY STUDY CONDUCTED BY SP PLUS CORPORATION D/B/A SP+ CONSULTING SERVICES (“SP PLUS”); PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Vice Mayor Kelley 12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPALOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXPLORE A STREET SWEEPING ORDINANCE, AS RECOMMENDED WITHIN THE FEASIBILITY STUDY CONDUCTED BY SP PLUS CORPORATION D/B/A SP+ CONSULTING SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Vice Mayor Kelley 13. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO DEVELOP A FORECLOSURE PROCESS FOR CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITH SIGNIFICANT CODE ENFORCEMENT LIENS, WHEN IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Vice Mayor Kelley 14. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, SELECTING SHA’MECCA LAWSON AS THE PERMANENT CITY MANAGER, SUBJECT TO A NEGOTIATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Commissioner Santiago 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 OPALOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SFSE LLC d/b/a SOUTH FLORIDA SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE TO OCCUPY RENTAL SPACE AT 780 FISHERMAN STREET (SUITE 335); PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVERNER’S ERRORS; AND 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 XI, DIVISION 3 OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED “PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD”, SPECIFICALLY SECTION 2-497 (i-ii); ENTITLED “CREATED; COMPOSITION; TERM OF OFFICE; QUALIFICATIONS; ORGANIZATION; MEETINGS RECORDS” TO REDUCE BOARD MEMBERSHIP FROM SEVEN MEMBERS TO FIVE MEMBERS TO COINCIDE WITH THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR CITY COMMISSIONERS; PROVIDING FOR TWO ALTERNATE MEMBERS TO BE RECOMMEDED BY THE CITY MANAGER AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION FOR A TWO YEAR TERM; REDUCING THE REQUIREMENT FOR CITY RESIDENTS TO SERVE FROM FOUR RESIDENTS TO THREE RESIDENTS; AMENDING CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE II, SECTION 22- 34 OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ENTITLED “PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD” TO PROVIDE FOR TWO ALTERNATE MEMBERS TO BE APPOINTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION FOR A TWO YEAR TERM; CLARIFYING THAT ALTERNATE MEMBERS SHALL REPLACE A REGULAR MEMBER WHEN A REGULAR MEMBER IS UNAVAILABLE TO ATTEND A MEETING; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; RESCINDING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (first reading / public hearing held on July 9, 2025). Sponsored by Interim City Manager 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE XI, DIVISION 13, ENTITLED “HISTORIC ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD”; SPECIFICALLY SECTION 2- 570.81 ENTITLED “CREATED; COMPOSITION; TERM OF OFFICE; QUALIFICATIONS; ORGANIZATION; MEETINGS; RECORDS” TO REDUCE THE BOARD MEMBERSHIP FROM SEVEN MEMBERS TO FIVE MEMBERS; CLARIFYING THAT ALTERNATE MEMBERS SHALL REPLACE A REGULAR MEMBER WHEN A REGULAR MEMBER IS UNAVAILABLE TO ATTEND A MEETING; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER; PROVIDING THAT THREE (3) OF THE MEMBERS BE OPA-LOCKA CITY RESIDENTS WITH THE TWO (2) REMAINING MEMBERS BEING PROFESSIONALS IN CERTAIN SPECIFIED FIELDS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; RESCINDING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR AN

EFFECTIVE DATE (first reading / public hearing held on July 9, 2025). Sponsored by Interim City Manager C. RESOLUTION(S): 17. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: 18. OFFICIAL BOARD REPORTS: 19. MAYOR/COMMISSION REPORTS: 20. OFFICIAL BOARD APPOINTMENTS: Charter Review Board 1 Individual Appointment (Mayor Taylor) 2 At-large Appointments 21. ADJOURNMENT: SCHEDULE OF FUTURE WORKSHOPS/OFFICIAL ACTIVITIES 1. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission present Family Fishing Tournament, Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Ingram Park Lakefront, 2100 Burlington Street, Opa-locka, Florida. Hosted by Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley 2. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission in partnership with UHI Community Care Clinic present the Mayor's Back to School Clinic, Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. UHI Community Care Clinic, 870 Fisherman Street, Opa-locka, Florida. Pre-registration required. For more information, please call 305.773.3465. 3. City of Opa-locka Charter Review Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM, Opa-locka Government Center, 780 Fisherman Street, 3rd Floor Commission Chambers, Opa-locka, Florida. 4. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission Mommy & Me Etiquette Class, Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM, Sherbondy Village, 215 Perviz Avenue, 2nd Floor, Opa-locka, Florida. RSVP Required, please contact 305.953.2868 Ext. 1101. Hosted by Commissioner Dr. Sherelean Bass and Queens Academy CEO Coach Delphia Samuels 5. Interested in joining the Opa-locka Police Explorers 514 Program? The Opa- locka Police Department is hosting a meet and greet on Thursday, July 31,

2025 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Opa-locka Police Department, 780 Fisherman Street, Opa-locka, Florida. 6. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission present Game Nite Tournament, Friday, August 1, 2025 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Helen L. Miller Center, 2331 NW 143rd Street, Opa-locka, Florida. Hosted by Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley 7. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission present Community Chess and Dominoes Monthly Challenge, Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM, Sherbondy Park Pavilion, 777 Sharazad Boulvard, Opa-locka, Florida. Hosted by Commissioner Dr. Sherelean Bass and Commissioner Luis B. Santiago 8. Please join the City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission for a 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Ingram Park, 2100 Burlington Street, Opa-locka, Florida. For more information, please call 305.953.2868 Ext. 1105. 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, August 6, 2025 from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Sherbondy Pavilion, 777 Sharazad Boulevard, Opa-locka, Florida. While supplies last, on a first come, first-served basis. Hosted by Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley 10. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents Meet Me Monday hosted by Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley, Monday, August 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM, at Helen L. Miller Center, 2331 NW 143rd Street, Opa-locka, Florida. 11. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission and the Opa-locka Police Department present National Night Out & Book Bag Giveaway, Tuesday, August 12, 2025 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Sherbondy Park Pavilion, 777 Sharazad Boulevard, Opa-locka, FL 33054. Food, Music and Bookbag Giveaways. For more information, contact 305.953.2868 Ext. 1104. For further information, please contact the Office of the City Clerk by telephone at (305) 953-2800 or email jflores@opalockafl.gov.