City Commission

CITY OF OPA-LOCKA The City of Bright Opportunities REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Agenda Wednesday, January 8, 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 January 8, 2025 7:00 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 - December 11, 2024 9. DISTRICT ONE / DISTRICT TWO - COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: 10. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS: City of Opa-locka Finance Department / Marcum LLP ref: Audits Adelina Gross, CIP Manager City of Opa-locka Capital Improvement Program ref: Proposed Uses for Historic City Hall 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, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS; 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, AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A VOLUNTARY COOPERATION AND OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA AND THE MIAMI DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”, FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AND RESOURCES; 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, DIRECTING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO RE-ALLOCATE THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,000) FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION SPECIAL EVENTS BUDGET FOR THE CONGA-LOCKA EVENT TO AID IN FUNDING THE BRIGHT HOME OF THE MONTH PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Mayor Taylor 4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION #23-165 TO REMOVE REFERENCE TO FORMER CITY COMMISSIONER WILLIAMS HAVING APPROVAL AUTHORITY FOR CITY ATTORNEY INVOICES; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Mayor Taylor 5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SERVING AND/OR SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT THE STATE OF THE CITY EVENT, TO BE HELD AT THE HISTORIC CITY HALL BUILDING ON JANUARY 31, 2025; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Mayor Taylor 6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”, FOR CITY PUBLICATION OF LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS AND PUBLIC NOTICES ON COUNTY DESIGNATED WEBSITE; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Clerk

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, TO ADOPT A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, ORDINANCE 15-31, TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION TRADES & EQUIPMENT/VEHICLE STORAGE; VEHICLE RECOVERY (REPOSSESSION) AND STORAGE; TOW TRUCK AND TOW VEHICLE STORAGE; SHIPPING CONTAINER STORAGE YARD; UTILITY VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT PARKING AND STORAGE USES IN THE I-4 ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Interim City Manager 2. 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 22-79, 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. Sponsored by Interim City Manager 3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, CONSIDERING APPROVAL FOR THE RENAMING OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO THE “OPA-LOCKA POLICE DEPARTMENT TIMOTHY HOLMES HEADQUARTERS”; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Commissioner Santiago

4. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE III, DIVISION 3, SECTION 2-132)(A), ENTITLED “CALLING AND NOTICE”; ARTICLE VI, DIVISION 1, SECTION 2- 316(3)(B), ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES; POWERS, DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF CITY MANAGER”; ARTICLE VI, DIVISION 1, SECTION 2- 320.2(D)(1), ENTITLED “CONE OF SILENCE”; CHAPTER 8.5, SECTION 8.5- 3(B), ENTITLED “RESOLUTION CALLING ELECTION REQUIRED; CONTENTS; PUBLICATION”; ARTICLE V, SECTION 13-102(A), ENTITLED “SALE OF SEIZED MACHINE; DISPOSITION OF MONIES”; ARTICLE III, SECTION 19-29(B), ENTITLED “PUBLIC HEARING AND NAMING BY CITY COMMISSION; REFERENDUM”; ARTICLE III, DIVISION 1, SECTION 21- 110(F), ENTITLED “EXCEPTION FOR INTERIM PACKAGE TREATMENT FACILITIES”, TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICT AND REPEALER; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Clerk B. SECOND 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; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVERNER’S ERRORS; CONFLICTS OF LAW, SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (first reading / public hearing held on December 11, 2024). Sponsored by Interim City Manager 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ANNUAL ADOPTED GENERAL, PROPRIETARY AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS BUDGETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, 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 BUDGETS AND EXPENDITURES; PROVIDING FOR FEES CONSISTENT WITH APPROPRIATIONS 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 November 13, 2024). Sponsored by Interim City Manager C. RESOLUTION(S): 17. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:

18. OFFICIAL BOARD REPORTS: 19. MAYOR/COMMISSION REPORTS: Mayor John H. Taylor Jr. Financial Oversight Update provided by Interim City Manager Sha'mecca Lawson City Manager Search Strategic Planning Session Date Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley Feeding South Florida Initiative ICM Extension 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 3 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. City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents Bingo Night, Friday, January 10, 2025, Sherbondy Village, 215 Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida 33054. 2. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents Meet Me Monday hosted by Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley, Monday, January 13, 2025, at 6:00 PM, Senior Citizens Center at Ingram Park, 14295 NW 21st Court, Opa-locka, Florida. 3. Opa-locka Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 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 invite you to the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk in memory of the Founder Commissioner Ollie B. Kelley, Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM, starting location NW 151st Street and NW 27th Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida. Please call 305.953.2868 Ext. 1105 for more information. 5. Please join City of Opa-locka Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley for a day of Fishing at Pahokee Pier, Thursday, January 30, 2025, departing at 8:30 AM from Sherbondy Village. Please call 305.953.2868 Ext. 1105 to secure your spot by January 24, 2025. 6. City of Opa-locka Mayor John H. Taylor Jr. cordially invites you to attend the 2025 State of the City Address & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Historic City Hall, Friday, January 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM, Historic City Hall, 777 Sharazad Boulevard, Opa-locka. Florida. Kindly RSVP by email to ereddick@opalockafl.gov by January 24, 2025. 7. City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents a free food distribution in partnership with Farm Share, Wednesday, February 5, 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 8. Please join the City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission for a Faith Based Initiative Clergy Luncheon hosted by Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley, Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM, Helen L. Miller Center, 2331 NW 143rd Street, Opa-locka, Florida. RSVP by calling 305.953.2868 Ext. 1105. For further information, please contact the Office of the City Clerk by telephone at (305) 953-2800 or email jflores@opalockafl.gov.