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CITY OF OPA-LOCKA The City of Bright Opportunities REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Agenda Wednesday, March 25, 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

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CITY OF OPA-LOCKA “The City of Bright Opportunities” AGENDA REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING March 25, 2026 6:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 5. AWARDS/PROCLAMATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Commissioner Natasha L. Ervin Special Presentation by Ariannah Griffin 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA AND PULL LIST (deferrals and deletions) 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - March 11, 2026 9. DISTRICT ONE / DISTRICT TWO - COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: 10. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS: SP Plus Re: Implementation of on-street and paid parking 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 CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A FACILITY USE AGREEMENT WITH ADC INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC. D/B/A SOCCER STAR ELITE TO UTILIZE SHERBONDY PARK FIELD FOR ITS YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Commissioner Santiago Deferred from 02/25/2026 RCM 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PIGGYBACK MIAMI- DADE COUNTY CONTRACT #2023-0216 WITH BIG D ENGINEERING INC. FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT SERVICES (MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ITB #2023-0216), AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BIG D ENGINEERING INC. FOR INGRAM PARK IMPROVEMENT NEEDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED NINETY-FOUR THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED NINETEEN DOLLARS AND THIRTEEN CENTS ($94,919.13), WITH AN ADDITIONAL CONTINGENCY BUDGET OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00); 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 PIGGYBACK MIAMI- DADE COUNTY CONTRACT #2023-0216 WITH BIG D ENGINEERING INC FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT SERVICES (MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ITB #2023- 0216), AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BIG D ENGINEERING INC FOR CENTENNIAL PAVER’S PAD INSTALLATION SERVICES AT HISTORIC CITY HALL, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVENTY-SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS ($76,000.00); PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; 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 EXECUTE A WORKSITE AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS, PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager 5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A CITYWIDE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) POLICY, AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager 6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ALLOCATE FIFTY

THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00) FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD, PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Mayor Taylor 7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, JOINING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE OFFICE OF MIAMI- DADE COUNTY COMMISSIONER RAQUEL REGALADO, DISTRICT 7, IN RECOGNIZING WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY ON APRIL 2; AUTHORIZING THE RAISING OF THE AUTISM ACCEPTANCE FLAG AT THE OPA-LOCKA GOVERNMENT CENTER ON APRIL 2, 2026; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE FLAG TO REMAIN DISPLAYED THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF APRIL IN RECOGNITION OF AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Mayor Taylor 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, 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; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 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; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 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(B) ENTITLED “PAYMENT OF FEE” TO DELETE REFERENCE TO PARK IMPACT FEE DISTRICTS; 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. Sponsored by 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 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 REGISTRATION PROCESS AND FEE OF $100.00 WITH AN ACCOMPANYING AFFIDAVIT THAT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT BE USED FOR OCCUPANCY; REQUIRING ALL RECREATIONAL VEHICLES TO DISPLAY CURRENT CITY REGISTRATION TO BE VISIBLE FROM THE STREET; 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 VII, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 7-6 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 February 25, 2026). Sponsored by Commissioner Santiago Deferred from 03/11/2026 RCM 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 Commissioner Luis B. Santiago * Reallocation of Labor Day Event Funds 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. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents Hattitude Brunch, Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM, The ARC, 675 Ali baba Avenue, Opa- locka, Florida. Hosted by Mayor John H. Taylor, Jr. 2. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents "Make Your Own Easter Basket" with Commissioner Natasha L. Ervin, Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM, Sherbondy Park Pavilion, 777 Sharazad Boulevard, Opa- locka, Florida. Pre-Registration Required by calling 305.953.2800. Hosted by Commissioner Natasha L. Ervin 3. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission invites you to a Monthly Free Food and Resource Drive, Wednesday, April 1, 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 4. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents Prayer in the Garden, Wednesday, April 1, 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

5. 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, April 3, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Opa-locka Government Center, 780 Fisherman Street, Opa-locka, Florida. 6. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt, Friday, April 3, 2026 from 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Sherbondy Park, 215 Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida. Hosted by Commissioner Natasha L. Ervin 7. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents Bunny Jam, Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM, Ingram Park, 2100 Burlington Street, Opa-locka, Florida. Hosted by Mayor John H. Taylor, Jr. 8. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents Community Chess & Dominoes Monthly Challenge, Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM, Sherbondy Park Pavilion, 777 Sharazad Boulevard, Opa-locka, Florida. Hosted by Commissioner Dr. Sherelean Bass and Commissioner Luis B. Santiago 9. The City of Opa-locka Planning & Zoning Board Meeting, Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM, Opa-locka Government Center, Commission Chambers, 780 Fisherman Street, 3rd Floor, Opa-locka, Florida. 10. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents Community Bingo, Friday, April 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM, Sherbondy Village Auditorium, 215 Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida. 11. Join Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley for Meet Me Monday, on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM (location to be determined). 12. Opa-locka Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting, Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM, Opa-locka Government Center, Commission Chambers, 780 Fisherman Street, 3rd Floor, Opa-locka, Florida. 13. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents Florida Licensing on Wheels, Friday, April 17, 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. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents a Monthly Free Food Distribution, Friday, April 17, 2026, from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Segal Park, 2331 NW 143rd Street, Opa-locka, Florida. First come, first served — while supplies last. 15. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents Earth Day Plant Giveaway, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Sherbondy

Park Pavilion, 777 Sharazad Boulvard, Opa-locka, Florida. Hosted by Commissioner Dr. Sherelean Bass 16. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents Fishing Fun Day, Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Ingram Park Lakefront, 2100 Burlington Street, Opa-locka, Florida. Hosted by Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley For further information, please contact the Office of the City Clerk by telephone at (305) 953-2800 or email at jflores@opalockafl.gov.