Regular Commission Meeting (2026-07-08)

CITY OF OPA-LOCKA The City of Bright Opportunities REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Agenda Wednesday, July 8, 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 July 8, 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 — June 24, 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, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 23-067 WHICH ESTABLISHED THE ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP POLICY AND APPLICATION; PROVIDING FOR

INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Mayor Taylor 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AWARDING THREE (3) ONE THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLAR ($1,650.00) SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA’S EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE 2025 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY (LMS 2025); PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; 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 PIGGYBACK THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES INVITATION FOR BID ITB25-6310-11B FOR STORMWATER CONVEYANCE AND WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RELATING TO LAUDERDALE LAKES PROJECT CANAL 5; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SAFA CONSTRUCTION, LLC, ATTACHED HERETO, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE AT SEGAL PARK, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000.00); PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager 5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. FOR CONTINUED CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT, ADAPTATION, AND RESILIENCY PLANNING SERVICES AND TO COMPLETE THE REMAINING SCOPE OF WORK REQUIRED UNDER THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (FDEP) RESILIENT FLORIDA GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE FORM ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager 6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA AND UHI COMMUNITY CARE CLINIC TO PROVIDE MOBILE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; 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, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO IDENTIFY STREETS WITH SAFETY CONCERNS, TO ENGAGE AND REQUEST THAT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND/OR OTHER APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES REVIEW, REPLACE, UPGRADE, OR INSTALL STREET SIGNS, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND RELATED SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ON SUCH STREETS; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Vice Mayor Kelley 8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO COMMUNICATE TO THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE, THROUGH THE CITY'S STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, THE CITY'S CONCERNS REGARDING STATE LAWS GOVERNING ON-STREET PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS AND TO ADVOCATE FOR LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF SUCH LAWS; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Vice Mayor Kelley 9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE AND PRESENT A REPORT AND ANALYSIS REGARDING THE FEASIBILITY OF CONVERTING THE VACANT CITY-OWNED LOT LOCATED NEAR NW 22ND AVENUE AND NW 143RD STREET INTO A FEE-CHARGING PUBLIC PARKING LOT; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Vice Mayor Kelley 10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE AND PRESENT A COST ANALYSIS FOR PROVIDING A MINIMUM TWO PERCENT (2%) SALARY INCREASE TO ALL NON-UNION EMPLOYEES, EXCLUDING APPOINTED OFFICIALS, FOR CONSIDERATION DURING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Vice Mayor Kelley 11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, APPROVING A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN THE CASE OF AMAROK SECURITY, LLC V. CITY OF OPA-LOCKA; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager and City Attorney 12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, CALLING FOR A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 IN THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA FOR THE PURPOSE OF

ELECTING A MAYOR AND TWO CITY COMMISSIONERS; FURTHER PROVIDING FOR A RUN-OFF ELECTION, IF REQUIRED, TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 8, 2026; PROVIDING FOR CONDUCT OF SAID ELECTIONS BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT (MIAMI-DADE COUNTY); PROVIDING THAT VOTING PRECINCTS FOR SAID ELECTIONS SHALL BE THOSE AS ESTABLISHED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF SAID ELECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE FORMS OF BALLOT AND REGISTRATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW; PROVIDING FOR VOTER PARTICIPATION VIA VOTE-BY-MAIL IN SAID ELECTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FOR CONDUCTING ELECTIONS TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; 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, AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED "WATER, SEWER, AND STORMWATER UTILITIES”; ADDING CERTAIN NEW DEFINITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 21- 202 TO ADD NEW SUBPARAGRAPH (C) TO REQUIRE CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION SITE OPERATORS TO USE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE EROSION, SEDIMENTATION, AND WASTE CONTROLS; PROVIDING FOR PLAN REVIEW PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION; PROVIDING FOR SIZE THRESHOLDS; PROVIDING FOR CONSTRUCTION-SITE INSPECTION OF PERMIT WORK; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; PROVIDING FOR POST- CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT REVIEW; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by 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, 2025 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026,

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. Sponsored by City Manager B. SECOND READING ORDINANCE(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S): 1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, CALLING FOR A REFERENDUM OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER THE CITY CHARTER SHALL BE AMENDED TO INCREASE THE COMPENSATION FOR THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION MEMBERS FROM FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS PER MONTH TO ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS PER MONTH; AUTHORIZING THE CITY COMMISSION TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION EVERY OTHER YEAR TO PROVIDE FOR A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT; STATING THE TEXT OF THE PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT; STATING THE DATE ON WHICH THE REFERENDUM WILL BE HELD; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE CHARTER AMENDMENT, IF APPROVED; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (first reading / public hearing held on June 24, 2026). Sponsored by City Commission 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, CALLING FOR A REFERENDUM OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER THE CITY CHARTER SHALL BE AMENDED TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE HEALTH INSURANCE AND LIFE INSURANCE TO THE SAME EXTENT AS REGULAR FULL-TIME CITY EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THE SAME EMPLOYER-PAID CONTRIBUTIONS, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, AND BENEFIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO SUCH EMPLOYEES; STATING THE REFERENDUM QUESTION; STATING THE TEXT OF THE PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT; STATING THE DATE ON WHICH THE REFERENDUM WILL BE HELD; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE CHARTER AMENDMENT, IF APPROVED; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (first reading / public hearing held on June 24, 2026). Sponsored by City Commission 3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE III, SECTION 22-55 OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO SITE PLAN APPLICATION; SPECIFICALLY AMENDING SAID SECTION TO ADD

NEW LETTER “E”; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (first reading / public hearing held on June 24, 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 and Accountability * Community Budget and Property Tax Town Hall * City Neighborhood Pop-up Beautification 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 and Zoning Board 1 Individual Appointment (Commissioner Santiago) 1 At-Large Appointment (Alternate Member) 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 the Fourth of July Celebration, Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Ingram Park, 2100 Burlington Street, Opa-locka, Florida. Hosted by Commissioner Natasha L. Ervin and Commissioner Luis B. Santiago 2. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents Pages in the Park Through Art, Tuesday, July 7, 2026 and Thursday, July 9, 2026 from 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Segal Park, 2331 NW 143rd Street, Opa-locka, Florida. Hosted by Commissioner Dr. Sherelean Bass 3. The City of Opa-locka will hold a Budget Workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget, Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM, Opa-locka Government Center, 780 Fisherman Street, Opa-locka, Florida. 4. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents Community Bingo, Friday, July 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM, Sherbondy Park Auditorium, 215 Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida. Hosted by Commissioner Natasha L. Ervin 5. UHI Community Care Clinic in partnership with the City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents Mobile Dental Services, Bringing Dental Care to You, Friday, July 10, 2026 and Friday, July 24, 2026 by appointment only. For more information, please call 305.620.7797. Hosted by Mayor John H. Taylor, Jr. 6. Join Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley for Meet Me Monday, July 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM, Helen L. Miller Center, 2331 NW 143rd Street, Opa-locka, Florida. 7. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents a Free Food Distribution, Friday, July 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. Hosted by Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley 8. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents Florida Licensing on Wheels, Friday, July 17, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Helen L. Miller Center, 2331 NW 143rd Street, Opa-locka, Florida. Hosted by Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley 9. The City of Opa-locka presents RnB in the Park, Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Sherbondy Park, 380 Bahman Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida. Hosted by Commissioner Natasha L. Ervin 10. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents Hooked on Fishing with Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley, Friday, July 31, 2026, Ingram Park Lakefront, 2100 Burlington Street, Opa-locka, Florida. RSVP Required: 305.798.0468

11. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents Community Chess & Dominoes Monthly Challenge, Sunday, August 2, 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 12. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission invites you to a Monthly Free Food and Resource Drive, Wednesday, August 5, 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 13. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents Prayer in the Garden, Wednesday, August 5, 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 14. Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez in partnership with City of Opa-locka Mayor John H. Taylor, Jr., presents TConnect - Driving Service Closer to You, Friday, August 7, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Opa-locka Government Center, 780 Fisherman Street, Opa-locka, Florida. 15. The City of Opa-locka Mayor & Commission presents Triangle Community Block Party, in partnership with Lowe's Groceries, Friday, August 7, 2026 (first Friday of every month) from 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Lowe's Groceries, 1731 Ali Baba Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida. Hosted by Commissioner Luis B. Santiago For further information, please contact the Office of the City Clerk by telephone at (305) 953-2800 or email jflores@opalockafl.gov.