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CITY OF OPA-LOCKA The City of Bright Opportunities REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Agenda Wednesday, May 27, 2026 6:00 PM Commission Chambers 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 City Manager Sha'mecca Lawson City Attorney Burnadette Norris-Weeks City Clerk Joanna Flores, CMC

SPEAKING BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION NOTE: All persons speaking shall come forward and give your full name and address, and the name and address of the organization you are representing. There is a three (3) minute time limit for speaker/citizens forum and participation at all city commission meetings and public hearings. Your cooperation is appreciated in observing the three (3) minute time limit policy. If your matter requires more than three (3) minutes, please arrange a meeting or an appointment with the City Clerk prior to the commission meeting. City of Opa-locka Code of Ordinances Section 2-57 DECORUM POLICY Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who become boisterous while addressing the commission, shall be declared to be out of order by the presiding officer, and shall be barred from further audience before the Commission by the presiding officer, unless permission to continue or again address the commission be granted by the majority vote of the commission members. City of Opa-locka Code of Ordinances Section 2-58 NOTICE TO ALL LOBBYISTS Any person appearing in a paid or remunerated representative capacity before the city staff, boards, committees and the City Commission is required to register with the City Clerk before engaging in lobbying activities. City of Opa-locka Code of Ordinances Section 2-18 FLORIDA STATUTES, CHAPTER 285.0105 “If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board, Agency or Commission with respect to the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.” PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION How to watch the meeting Members of the public can watch public meetings and public hearings athttps://www.youtube.com/user/CityofOpaLocka City Commission Meetings are held in-person while allowing virtual participation. Members of the public wishing to address the Commission may do so in person or virtually. To participate virtually, please register by 6:00 p.m. on the scheduled meeting date via the City of Opa-locka website at www.opalockafl.gov.

CITY OF OPA-LOCKA “The City of Bright Opportunities” AGENDA REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING May 27, 2026 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 — April 22, 2026 Special Commission Meeting Minutes — May 4, 2026 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, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO REVIEW AND IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO DECREASE THE MILLAGE RATE DURING THE

PREPARATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Mayor Taylor Deferred from April 22, 2026 RCM 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT ALL PROPOSALS FOR THE PRE-QUALIFIED POOL OF GENERAL CONTRACTORS FOR THE OWNER-OCCUPIED MINOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM PURSUANT TO RFP NO. 26-0316200; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO MULTIPLE AGREEMENTS AS PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL OF HYDROCORP, LLC FOR CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES PURSUANT TO RFP NO. 26-0312200; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HYDROCORP, LLC FOR SAID SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE DOLLARS AND FORTY-SEVEN CENTS ($385,463.47); PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager 4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL OF DIAMANTI CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, INC., FOR URBAN FORESTRY REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE PURSUANT TO RFP NO. 26-0220200; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH DIAMANTI CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR SAID SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FOUR HUNDRED NINETY-SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FOURTEEN DOLLARS ($496,814.00); PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager 5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPLORE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS WITHIN RESIDENTIAL ZONING AREAS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Vice Mayor Kelley 14. NEW ITEMS: 15. PLANNING & ZONING:

A. PUBLIC HEARINGS: B. APPEALS: 16. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. FIRST READING ORDINANCE(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S): B. SECOND READING ORDINANCE(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S): 1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 22 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, ARTICLE XII, DIVISION 5 ENTITLED “WATER AND SEWER IMPACT FEES”, SPECIFICALLY AMENDING SECTION 22-379(F) ENTITLED “LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS” TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE UPDATED RATE STUDY CONSULTANT TO STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC; AMENDING SECTION 22-385 ENTITLED “COMPUTATION OF THE AMOUNT OF WATER AND SEWER IMPACT FEE” TO UPDATE WATER, SEWER, AND RELATED FACILITIES FEES; AMENDING SECTION 22-386 ENTITLED “PAYMENT OF FEE” TO UPDATE IMPACT FEE PAYMENT TERMS; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (first reading / public hearing held on April 22, 2026). Sponsored by City Manager 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 22, OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, ARTICLE XII, “IMPACT FEES”, SPECIFICALLY AMENDING SECTION 22-310(F), ENTITLED “LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS” TO UPDATE THE METHODOLOGY AND ANALYSIS REPORT TITLE; AMENDING SECTION 22- 316(A) ENTITLED “COMPUTATION OF THE AMOUNT OF PUBLIC SAFETY IMPACT FEE” TO UPDATE THE PUBLIC SAFETY FEE SCHEDULE; AMENDING SECTION 22-317 ENTITLED “PAYMENT OF FEE” TO UPDATE IMPACT FEE PAYMENT TERMS; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (first reading / public hearing held on April 22, 2026). Sponsored by City Manager 3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 22, OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, ARTICLE XII, “IMPACT FEES”, SPECIFICALLY AMENDING SECTION 22-344(F) ENTITLED “LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS” TO UPDATE THE METHODOLOGY AND ANALYSIS REPORT TITLE; AMENDING SECTION 22- 350(A) ENTITLED “COMPUTATION OF THE AMOUNT OF PARK IMPACT FEE” TO UPDATE THE PARK IMPACT FEE SCHEDULE; AMENDING SECTION 22-351 ENTITLED “PAYMENT OF FEE” TO DELETE REFERENCE

TO PARK IMPACT FEE DISTRICTS AND UPDATE IMPACT FEE PAYMENT TERMS; DELETING SECTION 22-352 ENTITLED “PARK IMPACT FEE DISTRICTS” TO DELETE REFERENCE TO PARK IMPACT FEE DISTRICTS; AMENDING SECTION 22-353(A) ENTITLED “PARK IMPACT FEE TRUST FUNDS ESTABLISHED” TO UPDATE THE AMOUNT OF PARK IMPACT FEE TRUST FUNDS; AMENDING SECTION 22-354 ENTITLED “USE OF FUNDS” TO DELETE REFERENCE TO PARK IMPACT FEE DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (first reading / public hearing held on April 22, 2026). Sponsored by City Manager 4. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE V, SECTION 22-116 OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE STORAGE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES; AMENDING CERTAIN DEFINITIONS WITHIN SECTION 22-116, TO INCLUDE THE DEFINITION OF “TRAVEL TRAILER” TO REDUCE THE OVERALL BODY LENGTH FROM 40 FEET TO 35 FEET; TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF “CAMPING TRAILER” TO REMOVE THE WORD “VEHICULAR” AND REQUIRE CAMPING TRAILERS TO BE LOADED ONTO OR AFFIXED TO WHEELS; TO REMOVE THE WORD “TRUCK” FROM “TRUCK CAMPER”; TO AMEND THE WORD “MOTOR HOME” TO REQUIRE A “BUILT ON” REQUIREMENT TO MOTOR VEHICLE CHASSIS; TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF “SCREENED” TO ADD THE WORDS “THE CONDITION OF BEING” AND EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF SIGNIFICANTLY HIDDEN FROM VIEW TO ENCOMPASS A COMBINATION OF STRUCTURES; TO DELETE “RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE DISTRICT”, “MODERATE DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT”, “HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT” AND CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE DESIGNATIONS BEARING THE PREFIX HDOD; CMU; AND MNMU; TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING AND STORAGE IS PROHIBITED BUT REQUIRES A CERTIFICATION PROCESS AND FEE OF $100.00 WITH AN ACCOMPANYING AFFIDAVIT THAT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT BE USED FOR OCCUPANCY; REQUIRING PROOF OF CURRENT TITLE AND REGISTRATION, AS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW; ALLOWING A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE NOT EXCEEDING 35 FEET IN LENGTH TO BE PARKED IN A SIDE YARD NOT CLOSER THAN 3 FEET FROM THE RESIDENCE WITH ALL EXPANDED PANELS RETRACTED; REQUIRING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES TO BE UNOBSTRUCTED, MOUNTED ON WHEELS AND EASILY MOVABLE; PROHIBITING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES PARKED ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY FROM BEING USED FOR LIVING, SLEEPING, COOKING, OR STORAGE; ALLOWING NO MORE THAN ONE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE ON SINGLE FAMILY OR DUPLEX PROPERTY; REQUIRING THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE OWNER TO HOLD A VALID LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER; PROHIBITING UTILITY CONNECTIONS EXCEPT THROUGH AN EXTENSION CORD FOR BRIEF MAINTENANCE RELATED ACTIVITIES NOT TO EXCEED 24 HOURS; PROHIBITING PARKING ON TOWNHOUSE AND MULTIFAMILY PROPERTIES; AMENDING CHAPTER

2, ARTICLE XI, SECTION 2-570.33 OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA’S CODE OF ORDINANCES TO DECREASE THE CIVIL PENALTY FOR NONCOMPLIANCE FINE AMOUNT FROM $500.00 TO $250.00 FOR THE FIRST OFFENSE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (first reading / public hearing held on April 22, 2026). Sponsored by Commissioner Santiago C. RESOLUTION(S): 17. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: 18. OFFICIAL BOARD REPORTS: 19. MAYOR/COMMISSION REPORTS: Mayor John H. Taylor, Jr. * Financial Oversight Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley * Fiscal Responsibility & Accountability 20. OFFICIAL BOARD APPOINTMENTS: Civil Service Board 1 Individual Appointment (Mayor Taylor) 1 Individual Appointment (Commissioner Ervin) 1 Individual Appointment (Commissioner Santiago) Charter Review Board 2 At-Large Appointments Historic Environmental Preservation Board 1 Individual Appointment (Commissioner Santiago) 2 At-Large Appointments (Alternate Members) Planning & Zoning Board 1 Individual Appointment (Vice Mayor Kelley) Teen, Young Adult and Community Relations Advisory Board 1 Individual Appointment (Mayor Taylor) 1 Individual Appointment (Vice Mayor Kelley) 1 Individual Appointment (Commissioner Dr. Bass) 1 Individual Appointment (Commissioner Ervin) 2 At-Large Appointments 21. ADJOURNMENT:

SCHEDULE OF FUTURE WORKSHOPS/OFFICIAL ACTIVITIES 1. Logos Women's Breakfast Dear Diary Edition, Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM, Sherbondy Village Auditorium, 215 Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida. A ticketed event. Hosted by Commissioner Natasha L. Ervin 2. City of Opa-locka Slip & Slide Kickball Showdown, Mayor Taylor vs Commissioner Ervin edition, Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM, Sherbondy Park, 215 Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida. Are you Team Taylor or Team Ervin? 3. Opa-locka Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting, Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM, Opa-locka Government Center, Commission Chambers, 780 Fisherman Street, 3rd Floor, Opa-locka, Florida. 4. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents Haitian Heritage Month Reception, Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM, Opa-locka Municipal Complex, 780 Fisherman Street, 3rd Floor, Opa-locka, Florida. Hosted by Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley 5. City of Opa-locka Workshop to discuss proposed Charter Amendments, Monday, June 1, 2026 at 5:30 PM, Opa-locka Government Center, 780 Fisherman Street, 3rd Floor Commission Chambers, Opa-locka, Florida. 6. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission invites you to a Monthly Free Food and Resource Drive, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Sherbondy Pavilion, 777 Sharazad Boulevard, Opa-locka, Florida. First come, first served — while supplies last. Hosted by Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley, co-hosted by Mayor John H. Taylor, Jr. Commissioner Natasha L. Ervin, Commissioner Dr. Sherelean Bass and Commissioner Luis B. Santiago 7. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents Prayer in the Garden, Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 12:05 PM, Rose Tydus Prayer Garden, corner of Sharazad Boulevard and Codadad Street, Opa-locka, Florida. Hosted by Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley 8. Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez in partnership with City of Opa-locka Mayor John H. Taylor presents TConnect - Driving Service Closer to You, Friday, June 5, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Opa-locka Government Center, 780 Fisherman Street, Opa-locka, Florida. 9. City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission Triangle Community Block Party, in partnership with Lowe's Groceries, Friday, June 5, 2026 from 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Lowe's Groceries, 1731 Ali baba Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida. Hosted by Commissioner Luis B. Santiago

10. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents Community Chess & Dominoes Monthly Challenge, Sunday, June 7, 2026 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Sherbondy Park Pavilion, 777 Sharazad Boulevard, Opa-locka, Florida. Hosted by Commissioner Dr. Sherelean Bass and Commissioner Luis B. Santiago 11. Join Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley for Meet Me Monday, June 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM, at a location to be determined. 12. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents a Monthly Free Food Distribution, Friday, June 19, 2026, from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Segal Park, 2331 NW 143rd Street, Opa-locka, Florida. First come, first served — while supplies last. 13. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents Florida Licensing on Wheels, Friday, June 19, 2026 from 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM, Helen L. Miller Center, 2331 NW 143rd Street, Opa-locka, Florida. DMV services conveniently within the community. Hosted by Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley 14. City of Opa-locka 4th Annual Father & Son Basketball Tournament, in partnership with S.W.A.T., Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Sherbondy Village Gymnasium, 215 Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida. Registration required: www.SwatTeamWork.org, via telephone at 954.770.6148 or email at Inc.Swat@gmail.com Sponsored by Commissioner Dr. Sherelean Bass For further information, please contact the Office of the City Clerk by telephone at (305) 953-2800 or by email at jflores@opalockafl.gov.

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