Sorry. Good evening everyone. Welcome to our regularly scheduled commission meeting um June 24th, 2026. The time is now 6:01. Madame Clerk, roll call. Commissioner Bass >> here.
>> Commissioner Irvin >> here. >> Vice Mayor Kelly >> present. >> Commissioner Santiago >> here. >> Mayor Taylor >> here. As we stand for invocation led by Commissioner Dr. Bass followed by a pledge of allegiance led by Chief of Proce in that order.
>> Wonderful. Father God, as we come before you today, we thank you Lord God for allowing us to be in this one place. We ask, oh God, that you'll continue to bless us, that you'll continue, oh God, to give us likeminded um uh likeminded
situations, oh God, that we'll be able to progress. We ask, oh God, that you will just cover us, keep us from all harm and danger. Bless our city. Bless each and everyone who's here, Father God, all 4.4 square miles of our city, Lord God, because we truly need you, God. We give you praise, honor, and glory in Jesus name. Amen.
>> Amen. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Amen.
>> All right. Um the first thing on agenda under war's proclamations and acknowledgements, I would like to say that myself and the commission had the opportunity to attend the graduation
of our three new officers from the academy Miami Day College. And I am I am personally proud because this is an initiative that I have been fighting for since I got elected here is recruitment and retention for the police
department. So in the budget we added monies to fully fund and have scholarships for residents and employees that would like to go to the police academy. And I can say that initiative
paid off and we have three brand new officers here in the city of Opaaka. So if the commission would join me down on the floor as well as What?
>> And I'll read it. They all say the same thing. It says, "The city of Opalaka certificate of recognition. This certificate is proudly presented to Jana Hernandez. You're Jana Hernandez. I'm looking over
here. That's you. [laughter] Of class 402 in recognition of the successful completion of the BLE training and graduation from Miami Day College School of Justice on June 22nd,
20126. The city of Opalaka commends your accomplishments and recognizes the dedication, discipline, perseverance, and commitment you have demonstrated to principles of public service and law enforcement. We extend our sincere congratulations and best wishes for your
successful and rewarding career in service to this community. And this is presented to um Officer Hernandez. We have another one that is presented to Is it Kyla?
Helia Harrington. Officer Harrington. And I save this one for last, y'all. Cuz they kind of tried Opal Locka. He was supposed to get, you know what? You're supposed to get the the the the firearm and they gave it to somebody
else. But we want to make sure let you know that you a superstar in our eyes. So Tariq spam and um Commissioner Irv says she want to join you at the range one day. Officer Span
and we do have our challenge coins from the police department because we challenge you to serve this community with dignity and pride. and be true to your badge with ethics
because we invested a lot in you all and we thank you for joining our ranks. Thank you, Madam Manager, and to our new officers, welcome to the team. got one more. Thank you. >> Guess what y'all? We got a birthday.
>> Commissioner Bass is turning 16. Happy sweet 16 from the commission, the city clerk's office and the manager's office. The red velvet is mine, by the way. That's mine. So, here's a that's a card. You can read it at your leisure because
we got a meeting to go to. But >> I didn't see that check. No, no checks. [laughter] Thank you all. All right, we're moving right along to the approval of the consent agenda. Do we have any pulls, deferrals, or
deletions at this time? >> Vice Mayor, I want to pull number seven. All right. Any any more pulls, deferrals, or deletions at this time? All right. Hearing none, can I get a um a motion to approve tonight's consent agenda?
>> Moved by Commissioner Santiago. Second. >> Second by Commissioner Irvin. Um Madam Clerk, on the consent agenda, >> Mr. Mayor. >> Ma'am. >> Um was there a poll item? >> Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't say you're right. Number seven. >> Number seven was pulled by Commissioner Kelly. Vice Mayor Kelly. I'm sorry. Vice May Kelly. Number seven. >> Okay. Thank you.
>> Um, >> Commissioner Irvin. >> Yes. >> Sorry. I'm sorry. >> No, no, I'm sorry. >> You're moving kind of fast. Move fast. >> Wait, we'll go back. So, we're still 52. >> Thank you. I'm good. >> Yeah, we're moving kind of fast. >> Okay.
>> Thank you. >> All right. So, clarity, I have five and seven by Vice May Kelly. Is that we all good? All hearts and minds are clear. >> All right, madam. Let's do another motion. So, can I get a motion to approve tonight's consent agenda? >> Move it.
>> Moved by Commissioner Urban. >> Second. >> Second by Commissioner Santiago. Madame Clerk. >> Commissioner Irvin? >> Yes. >> Vice Mayor Kelly? >> Yes. >> Commissioner Santiago? >> Yes. >> Commissioner Baz? >> Yes. >> Mayor Taylor? >> Yes.
>> Motion passes 5-0. >> All right. Moving on to the approval of tonight's agenda. Can I get a motion to approve tonight? >> Move it. >> Second. Moved by Commissioner Santiago. Second by Vice Mayor Kelly. Madame Clerk. >> Vice Mayor Kelly. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Santiago. >> Yes.
>> Commissioner Bass. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Irvin. >> Yes. >> Mayor Taylor. >> Yes. >> Motion passes. 5-0. >> All right. Moving on to the approval of minutes. Can I get a motion to approve the workshop meeting minutes from June 1st, 2026? >> Moved by Commissioner Dr. Bass. Second
by Commissioner Urban. Madam Clerk. >> Commissioner Santiago. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Bass. Yes. >> Commissioner Irvin. >> Yes. >> Vice Mayor Kelly. >> Yes. >> Mayor Taylor. >> Yes. >> Motion passes. 5-0. >> Um approval. Can I get a motion to approve the sunshine meeting minutes
from 2026? It was moved by Commissioner Santiago. >> Second. >> Second by Commissioner Irvin. Madame Clerk. >> Commissioner Bass. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Irvin. >> Yes. >> Vice Mayor Kelly? >> Yes. >> Commissioner Santiago? >> Yes. >> Mayor Taylor? >> Yes. >> Motion passes 5-0.
>> And the last one is an approval of the regular commission meeting minutes. Um, June 10th, 2026. Can I get a motion? >> Moved by Vice Mayor. >> Second. >> Second by Commissioner Irvin. Madame Clerk. >> Commissioner Irvin. >> Yes. >> Vice Mayor Kelly? >> Yes.
>> Commissioner Santiago? >> Yes. >> Commissioner Bass? Yes. Mayor Taylor? >> Yes. >> Motion passes. 50-0. >> All right. Um, moving on to We don't have any District 1, District 2 or state reports at this time. >> No. >> No, Mr. Mayor. >> All right. So, moving right along. We
have two public presentations. one I'll do real quick and the other turn it over to the manager who's going to do a presentation on the 127 street bridge. So the first one um that I'm doing I just want to inform the residents that we had our hurricane workshop on today.
So we do have books for our residents um one from the county and one from the city of Opalaka. So we urge you to get those books um to get that information so you can know what we're doing during hurricane season. Also, we have prepared a little some goodie bags for our
residents while supplies last. Some were already taken today, but if you need it, we have a poncho. We have a first aid kit, we have an umbrella, we have a flashlight. We want to make sure that our residents are prepared for the
hurricane season. So, you can see um our social services director manager, Mr. um Brandon Cave, right here if you desire that information and or that bag. But again, it's while supplies last. We just want to make sure that we are prepared
for the hurricane. So, our next presentation is would be the city manager for on the 127th Street Bridge. I mean, sorry, Canelo. >> Good evening, ma mayor and [clears throat] commissioners. Adrina G,
CIP division manager. I'm here to present a progress report on the 127th Street Canal and specifically for the staging area that the county is using for this project which is located at the old transport station at Burlington
Street. So, [clears throat] so as part of the request, uh the county made us a request of util utilizing on one of the areas in the city so they can stage the material and stage the equipment that they are using in phase one of the canal of the canal dredging
for restoration and canal bank stabilization. Uh we uh the city uh provided the the this the old trans transfer station so they could stage the material dried up the material and then take it back to a
landfield so they can dump it and or reutilize the material as needed. However, [clears throat] as there are have been several concerns on on this issue and the reason is why because people see that the material is
wet and they are concerned that they may have been contaminated. [clears throat] >> My apologies and that the material may be contaminated. As part of the followup with the county, we did request that uh the reports for the environmental and
the sampling that they are doing on the material they provided to us. And I'm going to read from the from the report. Um between March 11 and April 2nd, 2026, WSP on behalf of DUR collected nine
grand sediments samples from eight locations from the portion of the canal proposed for maintenance sediment removal. The sampling location are indicated on the dash map. Uh you will have the uh the whole file and it's available if
anyone needs it. at one location based on the sediment sickness. Samples were collected and the samples were analyzed for aluminum, arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, copper, iron, lead, selenium,
silver, mercury and nitrate and other and other materials such as oil and other to determine the disposal options. Based on the sample results, the sediments are non solders
and as such may be disposed as permitted in a lump field. So none of the material or the water that is being dragged to that section is contaminated. Um this project will have u
a duration from May 29th. They actually stage they started staging on June 1st. on to July 31st, 2026. The company in charge of the project or the contractor uh hired by the county is
heavy civil corp. The project manager is Lean Juel. The project uh manager from the county is Ellis Nortellius. We have requested uh the county to send us a memorandum so to ease your minds and the and the commissioners but and
and the residents a memorandum uh with more information about the project so people is aware. Uh a notice will also be distributed so people know what's going on and if they have questions they can call either the city or the county.
Um so as part of the of any operational uh impacts that the se that the project will have dump trucks will be entering the site to load the material and crew it's on site directing truck trucks into the area and
once the material is dry and they will remove the material from there and dump it into a lampfield or reuse it as part of the canal bank stabilization. the area is being used to stockpile the material. Um is being transported to another location
as part of the restoration. Um once the project is finished, the area will be cleaned up and it will and it will have a better look than what it has now or it has previously to the to the start of the project. >> Any questions that I may answer?
>> Um okay. Um thank you. So, madam manager, you know why I asked you to do this presentation? Because I know myself and I'm sure my colleagues, we all seen the trucks and we got the calls and the concerns from the residents in the area. So, that's why I asked you to reach out to the county to let us know what's
actually going on. So, just for clarity, you said that it is nonhazardous. >> Yes. And that's part of the report uh that the county sent is it's an analyzed material that they took from the from the canal and it has been analyzed for
various contaminants including oils and and any other kind of materials like aluminum arsenic varium came etc and it's clean the material is clean >> then I think what what you what we discussed is that once it dries it's
either going to be recycled back into our um seaw walls or and the access will be going to a landfill. A landfill. >> Yes. And that's also documented in the letter from the county. >> Got it, Mr. Mayor. >> So, I'm going to >> I'm going to um give the floor to
Commissioner Santiago. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I heard something that is really surprised me >> and really make me upset. How the people they live in that area in
that residential area they you say that they can get a information through day county and other in uh institution and not from the great city opalaka they never get any notification of the they
never get any flyers they don't know anything what's going on there and let me say that Mr. mayor. Okay. I want proof. And when I say I want that I want proof, it mean I want proof for the lab or for whatever to see what kind of contamination that we have there. If we
going to be STRONG FOR SOME PART OF THE CITY, WE HAVE to be strong for the WHOLE CITY. THIS IS A NEIGHBORHOOD THERE, a residential neighborhood. And we have to respect that. THEY DON'T HAVE NO NOTIFICATION. They don't have nothing in hand that they telling that we're going
to trans uh uh transport it. Garbage, okay? Black water. And I see it with my own eyes all the things that they have there. And listen to me, they digging, okay, with that machine. They putting down on the ground and they covered up
with some kind of jello material. And not only that, okay, we have there next to that place the water wells that we try to uh maintain in you know clims and natur I'm I'm tired. So something going on
here uh run in the city and this is the first time that they giving a presentation to us and to the public. First time Mr. Mayor, I'm not I'm not going to take that. I'm not going to eat that one. Thank you. >> All right, Commissioner Santiago, I think we all share the same sentiments,
>> which is the reason why the manager is doing this now because I think we all called her. I know I did >> with my concerns. Yes, >> cuz I too and I saw it. >> So, I wanted her to >> let us know what's going on. >> Yeah. And also to and I think she
already acknowledged that the notification is going out tomorrow because you all are camping. >> We are preparing the notification from the city and to let the residents in the area know and so they are aware and they have a contact number from the city as if they have any questions on or
concerns regarding that project. Remember that's a Miami date county project is not an a natural city project. However, it will benefit the pro it will benefit the city since the canal uh they are dredging and stabilizing is part of the city of Apaloka. >> All right. And I I share the same
sentiments with um Commissioner Santiago. I would like us to be a little more proactive with stuff like this because if we knew this was happening, we should have notified the residents and I expressed that to Madame Manager as well. >> Yes, Vice Mayor. >> Thank you, Mr. U mayor. Uh, I think as
uh the mayor said, we all are feeling, but I'm going to go one step further. Not just this project, but all of the projects we seem to notify residents uh and the community after it started or once it gets started. Um, even over we we knew we were going to do the Ingram
Park area with the, you know, the dredging over by the park. We knew that that was the next part, but yet a lot of residents did not know till they saw the trucks coming over. However, we're notifying folks, whether it's that project, whether it's sidewalks, we've
got to do a better job of communicating, as the mayor is saying, in advance. We tend to do it afterwards. And then, of course, everybody's in arms calling, but it'll be simple cuz I know the county does not projects that close. They plan
stuff out way in advance. And if they plan way in advance, then we need to be notified so that we can notify residents. Now you said you're preparing notifications now. How are those going to go out? >> And they will be handd delivered. And for just for clarification, we received
the communication from the county requiring uh requesting uh the staging area May 27 and it was communicated to the manager and she shared information. Uh they started staging the on the in
the area May June 1st. It's pro it's our overlook and I will I will on to that is our overlook that we didn't provide the notification with the the county will have provided a notifications is is their project however is our overlook that we didn't uh for the Ingram Park
Canal we did um not Ingram Park Canal but for the Ingram um se Ingram section of Burlington canal we did provided the notifications in hand hand deliver two days before the the project started >> okay I don't want to talk about Ingram room too much. But >> two days before,
>> that's a separate I'm talking about what you're referencing now. >> If they told you on the 27th, the manager got it. You said on the 27th. >> Yes. >> You know, we we got a way to communicate even though it'll have been quick. 29th, 30th at least, so people get a heads up
and then you can go do a deep dive later on. >> Yes. >> So now I hear you're taking uh responsibility. I appreciate that. Um, but that's not a comfort for folks that had to go through the last few days wondering what's going on as my colleagues are saying. So, I would hope
not just for this, but going forward. Madam man, we do a better job of communicating anytime you're going to be in a residential cuz it's not the first time. We had the issue over on Seaman when they were, you know, putting trucks and stuff over there. People were complaining cuz they thought it was some materials or whatever. Um, and so it's
very challenging. >> Yes. >> Very challenging. We have to do better job than that. and look forward to. And I know the mayor, Commissioner Santiago, all of us, we gonna ride over there and just ask residents, have you got something? Did you get [clears throat] something? Did you get some something in, you know, not just stuck in the fence, but something where folks know
what's going on? And in the future, I guess, is there a way to have the county or whoever may be doing it to actually put signage up for it? because I think that's something else that needs to >> that's something I spoke to Miss Gross about just today and she did speak to the contract um the person to the first
project manager on regarding that because >> see that that would be helpful cuz they knew they were doing 27 if those signs went 28 while we're communicating people would have saw those signs at least to give a a heads up as well. So I would hope we do that as a part of the process going forward anytime you're going to be
in an area especially residential where residents will have concerns because I think all of us share the same >> Yes. Um, thank you, Mr. Mayor. >> Vice Mayor, just to let the commission know, we also requested Miami Day County to come to the to the city and do a report on the on this project as well.
>> Mr. Mayor, >> okay, >> it was last minute that they couldn't come today, but they will be attending probably next meeting. >> Okay. Well, you have residents here tonight. I don't know if they going to come to the next meeting. I'd rather see them go right in their community. Yes. Yes. Set up a tent with some chairs and
refreshments on their dime and say to the folks, um, here's what's going on. >> Any questions, any concerns, here's the number to call in addition to the city. Here's our just like you just gave us, project manage all that. But I would hope, madam manager, have them go right in that area, set up a tent, some
chairs, let us know and be able to communicate it to the residents both in English and in Spanish for that matter. >> Oh, uh, we will we will do that. >> Okay. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Commission I don't move on to the >> Yes. Yes. Mr. Manny is okay. Um
uh the bigger mistake that we do is already done and they can come and talking to the uh to the resident. I think that we have a big representation for that neighborhood that can stand out. >> Yeah. No, they here Mr. Mayor. Okay. But
let me tell you, Mr. Mayor, I don't want that thing happen again here in the great city of Palaka. They are part of they are part of the community and they and and they deserve to be served. >> We got it. But we we >> Thank you. >> She's she's acknowledged. She's acknowledged it and we're going to try to cure it. And we thank you all for
coming on tonight. But we hear you. We've all heard you. We've got the phone calls and but we we're trying to make it right. We're trying to make it right. And she's already acknowledged that it was an oversight. So she she's trying to make it right >> right now. No.
Give me No, ma'am. What we'll do is Miss Gross, those of you that have questions about the project through the manager, we'll have Miss Gross step outside and she can answer those questions um to you directly. >> Okay. >> All right. Um I do have one. No, I don't have any question. All right. I can call
I can call you about that. So, madam, if you can make yourself available to president, ask questions outside and you can madam manager if you don't mind and we can go from there. Thank you all. All right. Again, so those residents that have concerns, Miss Gross, our project
um she's not a project manager, CIP manager will be in the outside to answer those questions for you. All right. So, we're moving on to uh citizens forum. Um madame clerk, please state for the record how to participate in citizens
form. >> Yes. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Good evening. City of Opalaka commission meetings are held in person at the Opalaka Government Center, 780 Fisherman Street, Opalaka, Florida. Members of the
public wishing to address the commission may do so in person or virtually. Those persons wishing to participate virtually should register prior to the scheduled meeting time on the city's website at www.opalaka.go. gov. When speaking before the
commission, please make sure to give your full name and address for the record. There is a threeminut time limit for public comments. Please adhere to the decorum policy which is a part of the commission meeting agenda. City commission meetings are aired through
live stream at www.youtube.com/user city of Opalaka. And Mr. Mayor, at this time we do not have any virtual public comments. Citizens form is open for those in the chamber. Citizens form is open. >> Good evening uh ladies and gentlemen. My
name is Damian Brown. I reside at 1110 Burlington Street. Me and my wife Dalitha Walden Brown. I think it's kind of crazy because we didn't get informed. Nobody notified us. No one told us anything about that. The only thing we
saw was trucks moving in making dumps and stuff like that. I think it's really unacceptable because let them take that to any neighborhood and and dump through the dumps there. Not in front of my door. I got to back out my truck. I got
my landscaping uh uh trailer there and I got to be bothered with trucks early in the morning when I didn't have to. And you know, I think something should be done about it. And then they, like I said, they didn't even tell us. They didn't send us no forms, no no
notifications, no nothing. Only thing we knew is just construction was going on. And now we hear about there some type of everything is coming from a canal and you got oil. That's hazardous. How could you do something like that?
So, you know, I just wish and pray that something be done about it. I wish I had a magic wand. I can do it myself, but I can't, you know. So that's with all due respect. Thank you. >> Thank you, Mr. Citizens forum is still
open. >> Good evening. >> Good evening. >> Um, hi, Mayor Taylor, Vice Mayor Kelly, and Commissioner. >> Your name and address for the record. >> Yes. So name is Derek Gutier. >> Address is 1033 Northeast 17th Way uh
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 333 04. So I'm here uh as it pertains to the property at 1700 Service Road. I'm here on behalf of the owner. Um we are overseeing the development or future
development for the owner. And so, uh, based on the commission meeting from last week, I just wanted to, um, I do have at least, uh, a paragraph here written down, which I would like to say and then just open it up to any
questions, um, >> that anybody has. >> This is a citizen form, so you you state it. >> Okay. >> We won't be Sounds good. So uh the applications for the 1700 service road uh project specifically ordinances uh 16A1 and 16A2 along with the
resolutions 158.1 and 158 8.2 were denied at the last commission meeting. It is my understanding that a commissioner that voted no can make a motion to reconsider our applications and set them for a
future hearing date. We would appreciate another opportunity to present and specifically ease any concerns regarding the site's contamination. Vice Mayor uh Kelly and Mr. Gay explained the history of the property uh
detailing prior owners failed attempts to develop residential units due to the site's condition and feasibility. Uh at the end of the meeting, attending residents noted that while they understand residential development is
not feasible, they want assurance that the contamination mitigation process and monitoring are being completed as required for regulations. We have experience developing on contaminated sites, contracting and working alongside the appropriate environmental
professionals and agencies to ensure full regulatory compliance. This important task has our full attention and this process will leave the site in better condition than its uh current state. And uh lastly, we do
respectfully request a motion to reconsider item 168.1 and 168.2. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Citizens form is still open. Um, or good evening, Mark Cooper.
Sorry I'm dressed this way. I was working and I heard that this was coming up again, so I just ran over here, but I did look up the on the 1700 service road. Mr. >> Go, state your address for the record, please. >> 681 Southwest 75 Terrace, Miami,
Florida. So, I looked up the Durham public records just uh 15 minutes before the hearing, and the the applicant still hasn't provided a DERM report. Uh, but I did want to bring something to your attention that at the last hearing, at the end of the hearing, we were kind of, uh, you know, Vice Mayor Kelly said
maybe the city's going to have to put up some money because of the to test the contamination. But it turns out that hearing number four of the agreement that the city signed with the previous owner and the new owner, the new owner agrees to handle all costs for testing
and mitigation, everything like that. So, all the city has to do now is say, "Hey, do it." So, maybe it's Durham's responsibility. Someone has to write a letter just like in this canal issue or letter to Durham saying we need a report what's the status of this site and so we
get up to ski speed what's going on where's the last report that's that was done the record showed it was 18 months maybe I'm wrong maybe I don't know how to read a a website and maybe a professional I'm not a professional maybe I'm just a concerned citizen but maybe a professional can give you a better report better understanding what's the status of the site so we have
good information to move forward so the city at the end of the day can do something called a rid of mandamus which is forcing another agency. It's requesting another agency do their work. And your attorney might might explain, maybe I'm wrong, too, but the city is a party of interest in what's going on
with that because we're not collecting the right tax revenue. It's been dormant for a long time and we don't have it's we don't have to accept the status quo. We can do something. Two weeks have passed since the last hearing and nothing's been done. So, I know Mr. Gutierrez is willing to do it, but we have to do something to make it happen.
Thank you. >> Thank you, Mr. Cooper. Citizens form is still open. >> Good evening, Mayor Commissioners. Audrey Dominguez, 1147 Jan Avenue. Yesterday, I attended the code
enforcement magistrate hearing. I notice we have nine new code enforcement officers. Well, I these are the ones I've never seen them, but I saw nine code enforcement officers. That's great for the city. However, the majority of
the citations were issued by John Cook. At the meeting, several residents or business owners did not speak or understand English. We need to get a certified translator because the majority of the residents or
people that go there are Hispanics and they don't understand. Um I have spoken to several residents in the past and recently in the domino and there was a family that had just purchased a home. They were really excited but they said
after a week being there they were cleaning the house cuz it was dump and garbage. They were cleaning it out and who shows up? John Cook with his badge in his hand as he's a police officer. These people don't know who he is. They
think he's a police officer. So, he walks right in which is trespassing. Okay. Now, I don't think that's fair because he goes in and then he starts taking pictures all over the house. And this is not the first time. Like I'm
telling you, these are this has been happening for years. for years but nothing seems to happen. Um I also noticed that yesterday the video recording was not working or said uh recording in progress. It had been over
30 minutes. Okay. My recommendations is instead of going to these new residents houses and do a gotcha moment, why not go and introduce yourself and say, "Hey, I'm code enforcement. Here's a list of the departments that we have. If you
happen to do any upgrades, you need to go get a permit. But this is not what's happening. We need accountability. These residents and business owners deserve better. Now, I also wanted to bring something up, Madame uh Miss
Manager, um and to the commission. I've noticed that every time the manager is going to give her a report, we're rushing to get out and everybody's hungry. wants to go home and I can never hear a full report from the manager and I know it's not her fault but we need to
make time or either push her report up or or some of you guys have to work around it but I I want to hear what she has to say and like this just happening we would have we would have known that this was coming had this been brought up. Thank you.
>> Thank you. Citizens forum is still open. Citizens form is closed. Uh, so going from Mr. Brown, I think he went outside with Alina to get that explained. As far as Mr. Derek Gutierrez, you can speak to the manager
or you can speak to the commission offline to see if who somebody wants to make that motion or and also Mr. Cooper, we got your your letter. and Commissioner Dominguez
um I'll start backwards. You're right. We'll make sure that the manager support is taken a little more that we listen to it. So, we'll we'll make sure that we do that. And also um madam manager the the she talked about the translator and
video the video not working at the at the um magistrate hearing. >> I'll find out. Mr. Mayor >> got it. All right, >> Mr. Mayor. And I'm I'm I'm not we're not I'm not going to do the the blaming and the beating up of our employees, but I
will say the idea that she had that when a new resident moves in, we should use that as an opportunity, as a welcome and, you know, an educational moment because people do move in and make changes, but maybe we should some kind
of develop that culture in Opalaka where people are w they feel welcome. Um, Mr. Santi, I'm going to move to the agenda. >> Yes. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. No, I'd like to um made a point of for Commissioner
Adri. And let me tell you that I uh be up there for a couple of minutes in front of this uh courthouse that we prepare every months and and I see him when and I heard that with my own ears
and see it with my own eyes that after 30 minutes there be people talking and when accusation and everything in defending uh they not be recording and this is have to be a technical issue. But we had to be very careful with that.
Mr. uh Madame Manager and Mr. Mayor. Thank you. >> All right. All right. Moving on. >> Mr. Mayor, >> Vice Mayor, >> I I will just say uh you covered many of the points. I do hope we get a followup from some of the things. I will just say
to um the former commissioner's point, I am working on some legislation because I've been hearing some of those challenges for a long time. So hopefully when it comes back we'll address some of those concerns. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. >> Yes, thank you. Moving on to our consent
agenda. Madame um attorney item number five. Yeah, that was the first line. A resolution of the city commission of the city of Opaaka, Florida, authorizing the city manager to issue a request for proposals RFP for a qualified consultant to update the
annexation report data for annexation area A, annexation number area B, further directing the city manager to pursue possible annexation options, including annexation of area C, providing for incorporation of recital, providing for scrivenous errors,
providing for an effective date. This is sponsored by the city manager. >> Move it. >> Moved by Commissioner Santiago. >> Second. >> Second by Commissioner Irvin. Um, Madam Manager and presented and I'll give it to Vice Mel. >> Good afternoon. I am requesting approval
to reissue the RFP for a qualified consultant to update the data required for the areas considered in the boundary change application previously submitted to Miami Day County in 2013. and it was identified as areas A and B.
However, we also we are now including area C in our um in the new RFP document. And the reason for this item is when the moratorum is lifted from Miami Day County. We would like to be
ready, have our have our package ready instead of having to go out at that time to try to get ready. So that's the intent behind this item and Mr. Gay can elaborate um more should you have a questions. >> All right, Vice Kelly.
>> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. And I brought up my briefing and I said I would pull it. I I recognize it probably has support, but I want a couple things noted on the record. I don't like the idea of spending um $125,000
on something that we really have no idea is going to come to fruition. The manager mentioned a couple of things. We want to be ready. The question is ready for what? Because there are several things going on that applies to this whole scenario. Uh, one of which we
already spent $25,000 on an initial annexation that somebody says to prove to me and show me what we got out of it. But we spent $25,000. Now, we're going to include an additional area which is also
being proposed for a potential city which is the central MAC. um which is going through their process. Matter of fact, Mr. Mayor, [clears throat] can I have through the manager, Mr. Gay, to come up so I'm not just talking he can verify or disprove what I'm saying? Um
Mr. Gay, as it stands right now, I I get the idea we want to spend 125,000 to be ready, but is it um a true statement that the Central MAC is looking to become a city as a part of this same area that we're looking at potentially
annexing? um through the manager Gregory Gay, director of planning, community development, vice mayor. Um as far as your inquiry is concerned, the North Central MAC is looking at a portion of the areas that we are also considering
as a part of the annexation. So yes, it it it will be included. Okay. So they're looking to become a city um using part of that area. So that that's the first thing. And the second thing is the moratorum that the county currently has
on annexation. Do we have anything that we know from anyone in the county that have said uh they anticipate lifting that moratorum anytime soon? I get the idea want to be ready, but have we gotten any hint, any correspondence from anyone on staff or anyone in the county
saying uh we anticipate lifting it within the next 6 months or 8 months or 5 months or anything in writing, I guess is what I'm asking. Okay. I do have a memorandum here um from Miami Day County of when the moratorum was approved. That
was in February of 2025. Um and basically what they had had established as a part of this document document is for there be a 2-year moratorum on incorporation and a 4-year
moratorum on annexation. Um if we just go by that particular timeline, we're already over a year into the moratorum time period as it relates to annexation. Um we have not received any documentation as it relates to whether
the moratorum it will be lifted at any point in time. >> Okay. So it's two-year up to fouryear window. >> Yes sir. >> Okay. So, we're going to do this report um or ask what to go out for the someone to do it and if they were to do
it come back with information uh I don't know how long it would take that the report potentially could be two or three years old by the time if the county follows the same concept. Is that a true statement or is that a fair assessment? That could be >> it could be considered a fair assessment
as it relates to the maximum time period based on the legislation that has passed thus far. But there is an opportunity that should um a city have a position where they would like to proceed prior to the moratorum um being being lifted
that they can make that inquiry based on information that they have prepared to move forward with. >> Okay. Now, okay. Thank you. Now, now I don't want to split words cuz if you split words, we're going to go down that road totally. I know we can make application now and the county going to tell us even we had a current annexation
plan, they still tell us we're not doing nothing. So having a plan, you know, don't split the words. I get what you're saying, but they're not doing anything. And they're not planning and they've told us in black and white. Having a plan is good, but they're not planning anything. My challenge is to spend $125,000
at this moment to have a document to have a manager go out get someone do the paperwork that in two years could be outdated. Also given the fact that I'm not sure that's why I ask for a document if the appetite in the county is to even lift that moratorum to allow annexation
because part of what we're looking at with AB and extending the C is we want to pick up not only residential which I like because that'll get us to 50,000 but we want to pick up some industrial which will give us business but of course that's a major challenge because some of those folks don't want to be a
part of us and that's a long history. I I don't like the idea of spending that much money without really some assurance. I I like I know we want to have a plan, but I'm very concerned of spending that much money and money we've already spent. We don't really have a
document that we can use as a part to go forward. A matter of fact, the report or the annexation that we pay for, we have that currently. Correct. >> Yes. And what did that what can that be used?
Okay, the information that we received from attorney peasy who was basically the consultant utilized by a previous manager. Um it basically gave us an outline as to the annexation process based on his experience of what he had
gone through with the city of Medley. A lot of this information is based on what city of Medley had gone through in order for them to achieve their annexation process being approved. Uh so I I wasn't calling his name, but it's not a not a
what he did. He did get what we asked him to do. So I'm not talking about that. I'm just saying the report that this commission thought we're getting in terms of an annexation proposal really wasn't that. So we can't utilize it really going forward. We're really going to be start from scratch. if you say
>> yes sir. >> Okay. And that's the challenge I have to spend that kind of money at this moment at this moment on something we hope for and then have a window potentially up to two or three years the county decides not to do anything that have a report
that would probably still need to be updated. And that's my challenge. So I just wanted to put it on um the record because I don't see the appetite right now changing uh in the county. Um, and I think there's also a bigger fight in
terms of that annexation piece that we want for residents versus what is being proposed by folks in that area who want to become a city because they need that same area to kind of make their numbers work. Is that correct? Fair statement. >> Yes, sir.
>> Okay. Thank you. I just want to thank Mr. M. >> Madam Mr. >> Thank you um to Mr. gay and madam manager I going to support in that 100%
because I've been waiting for that moment and it's going to come soon I know they're going to release in the um the moratorium that they have and we have to be ready the only thing that I asking you is to hiding the right person that is going or she going to work
together with us when the annation is open we're going to go forward to area B into area was what? C. That's what we're talking about. >> Areas A, B, and doing a study of area C. >> Okay. Very important area. I know that
many years ago the people from the area from 17th Avenue all the way to 103rd Street to 135 street. All that area they came and they want to be enjoying with us
in that time. For some reason something going wrong and the annexation for the great city opalaka is stop. I don't want to see opa no more in four and a half square mile. [clears throat] Let's go out. Let's go expending all
over for the places that we serving in water when the water and I think that we ready. We have a great uh h team working here in the in the administration of the city. We already have in play our police department and I think that we are a
very good candidate, okay, for day county to be responsible for that area. So I supported that item. Thank you. >> All right, Mr. Mayor, madam one second, madam manager. Um, one second. >> I have a Everybody knows that I'm team annexation. I've been team annexation
since I got up here and I've been wanting to expand this city southward and westward. However, I will have to agree with vice mayor on this >> and what my concern and reservation is that the North Day Central Mac is still
in play. However, it will expire I think u next year February >> February or something like that. >> Yes. >> February of 2026. think that it it might be wise for us now to hold off on this
until at that time and then at that time you know everything in the county is changing so we can work with our county commissioner to see what like vice mayor said what the appetite is but I don't think 125 right now is good fiscal
responsibility so that's that's that's where I'm at so I would rather us wait to see what what happens with the North Day Central Act. If it expires, then let's revisit the conversation. But now, and you know, I'm team annexation. I've been I team
annexation, but $125,000 is a lot of money. It's a lot of money. >> That's a lot of money. >> We could use that for something else. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I I'm listening to the conversation. We were just talking about being proactive
and so I got that part, but I'm also listening to it's a possibility that we would spend this money and the documents that we gather is no longer valid. So, it's a it's almost like a catch 22. And I want to see our
city expend as well. But at the same time, I gotta side with my colleagues because I don't want us to risk losing $125,000 at this time. Um, but I do want our city
to to expand to to have annization. So, that's where I am with this. Thank you. >> So, I'm Madam Manager, I'm asking you, Mayor Taylor, to defer this item and then we can revisit it at a later date in a more opportune time. >> Mr. because you don't have vice mayor.
>> Can I suggest something? Because as the mayor said, we all we need the annex. We need more people. We get it that, you know, we've all been saying that. I would just offer because you have under your purview 25,000 that you don't have to really come to us, although you probably would that as you and your
staff think through it, if there's a possibility to look at using your authority to get some of what needs to be done as a part of this process, you could do that. And I didn't bring it up all the way total, but that would allow you to keep moving if you feel necessary
or something comes across you feel we need to move. You have that purview because you have the 25,000. You can of course meet with us, the mayor and all of us individually if you feel that need. So it doesn't close the door. I'm also kind of concerned. I didn't bring it up because when I see 125,000 this
time of year under professional services, my mind always goes to uh hurricanes and disasters. Um you know, and all of my colleagues, we all know Commissioner Irvin before she got in there cooking food, my mind always goes to trying to figure out how
we going to take care of folks in those disasters when everybody's trying to find ice and water and chicken and whatever. Um so I'm not opposed to annexation. I just think under your purview, you could move forward in any initial steps if you want to hire
someone to do some initial leg work. That doesn't require the commission. So, it doesn't stop it. But I that's why I'm opposed to spending this much at this moment in the middle of hurricane season because once we take this out, I didn't get to it or say it, but it only leaves you 21,000 in this line item under
professional service, which we know can be used for a number of things. So I would concur my colleagues to to to consider that. But sure it may >> the low hanging fruit. I think we can grab the low hanging fruit. I agree with you vice m. So madam madam
>> madam manager. >> So yes I will be um pulling the item. >> Okay. The item is deferred. All right. Moving forward. [laughter] Moving on to item number um seven. Madame Madame Attorney,
>> a resolution of the city commission of the city of Opalaka, Florida, amending resolution number 25-113 to remove Miami Day County from the triparty memorandum of understanding with community youth against violence, Inc. pertaining to the Miami Day County Juvenile Curfew
Ordinance, providing for incorporation of recital, providing for an effective date. This is sponsored by Mayor Taylor. >> All right. Um, can I get a motion? >> I'll move for discussion. >> Moved by Vice Mayor. >> How many seconds was it?
>> Okay. Moved by Vice Mayor Kelly. Second um by um Commissioner Bass. This is my item. I'll explain it. This came up last meeting um that we talked about the triparty memorandum. This is an initiative that was brought to us by police department and the city manager.
Um, and the attorney, she didn't really make a recommendation, but she said we had to that there was no trip party, so we had to move the county. Right. >> Yeah. >> Right. The county would need to be removed from the agreement that you previously theou between us and the
nonprofit organization that you see in front of us. Um, I will entertain any questions at this time. Vice Mayor, you have the floor. I'm sorry. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor, and I'm going to try to do this nicely. I got three pastors looking at me that I know. U but you know, I'm going to stand how I stand. Y'all know that. Um I I want to
offer amendment, Mr. Mayor. I support the item. I do have some concerns of how it would work um because we're taking the county out and it's kind of becoming a two party agreement. And I did ask in
my briefing about uh the training for the officers and um how it worked, how we would communicate and announce it to the community. Um and it was indicated in my briefing that obviously because the police department has brought it
forth, I guess they will handle that part or whatever that we require. Um and the outreach to the community to know that this is in place in the city. My amendment really is because it's in my opinion uncharted waters for us um that
we would do a six-month pilot and then had a manager bring it back after 6 months just to see where it is. If it's going great, fine. If it's not, needs to be tweaked. Uh we could do that um as opposed to outright just having it out there. So that's my amendment because I
think um as you go forward when we do it when it hits the streets as they say our officers have to be able to deal with young people who may find themselves falling under this um curfew parents have to be aware how it works and those
things and because we don't really have a template of just how it would work I I want to u suggest to you a sixmon month pilot um and then the manager could come back and after that six month and say
yeah it's going great no it's not or and working with organization here's some tweaks we need to do so forth and so on so I would offer that um amendment Mr. mayor to your item. Um, and I'll entertain or listen all my colleagues anyway. Thank you.
>> Okay. So, I'll say this because there's amendment on the floor. Vice Mayor, I accept the amendment. I don't mind the six-mon um the six-mon um pilot program, and it allow us to iron out all the kinks, get to know each other, and when they bring it back, the manager can let
us know, well, the police department and the manager can let us know what's working and what's not working, and we can tweak it at that moment. All right. Any other questions or concerns? Hearing none. All right. So, madame clerk, um there's a motion on the floor by vice mayor to add a sixmon um
probationary period in the resolution as a carrier of the resolution. I do >> probation when you talk about that's why I say pilot >> pilot program as a six-month pilot. Sixmon pilot, I'm sorry. As the carrier of the um resolution, I do accept the
motion. So, can I get a second on that motion? Mr. Mayor, >> just very quickly before you move on, there were certain responsibilities in the agreement that Miami date county would have had to have. And what I will do um it sounds since they're coming out of the agreement is assign those
responsibilities to the um to the entity that's providing the service services, community youth against violence. So if that's okay, I'll just assign those. Um, >> what are you referring to? >> Specifically, under 3.3 of the agreement
that was passed by you all, uh, it has responsibilities of Miami date county juvenile services department. And so those, um, those, um, initiatives will be assigned to the, um, to the party providing the
services. >> Got it. >> Okay. >> All right. Uh, pass. Yeah. Go ahead. I'm sorry. Out of allow >> the county is not out out of the county is still in it because we went through the we went through this whole process
with the chief of police on the process. The only thing the county is they just don't they don't take on other responsibility. But the county is the key because everything is going through JSD. JSD is still involved in this. The
process is still there with JSD. So the county never they never they're not out of it. The county is still in it. >> Okay. >> It's just that the county was just backing up from certain responsibility that they didn't want the liability. But the county is still in it. The county is
the key. That's what that the county is the key. GSD is the key people that when there's a curfew, when there's a anything, the GSD because they also came over, we talked, we we met with the chief, the count, we met with the chief of police here as well with the process.
We we have we have it in writing what the process is as well. We got it in in the literature that we got. GSG is still in the process. JSD ain't gone nowhere. They still here. This is the part of the whole process. Pastor, we understand. I think most of us are familiar with the county ordinance on the curfew that was
passed. Um and those of us that are not, I'm sure we it was brought up when it initially came. So, but there is a motion on the floor. Um it was um made by Vice Mayor Kelly, seconded by Dr. Bass. Um, Madame Clerk, on the motion
for the six-month um, pilot program. >> Thank you. >> Pilot program. >> Thank you. I'll say >> Commissioner Bass. >> Commissioner Irvin. >> Yes. >> Vice Mayor Kelly. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Santiago.
>> Mayor Taylor. >> Yes. >> Motion on the amendment passes 5-0. >> All right. All right. And then moving on um to the actual item itself. >> Um >> Go ahead. >> Yes, ma'am. Can I get a motion? >> I I have a motion in a second.
>> Got it. Thank you. >> Commissioner Santiago, >> yes. >> Commissioner Bass, >> yes. >> Commissioner Irvin, >> yes. >> Vice Mayor Kelly, >> yes. >> Mayor Taylor, >> yes. >> Motion passes 5. >> Thank you. What I will say is um thank you all for having us but madam manager
um to yourself and to the organization and chief um vice mayor brought this up. I do want to make sure that there's an educational period and we said this in the meeting but I want to stress it that we are getting the word out to our parents and go through the schools the camps in the summertime but letting them know what's coming down the pike so
nobody is surprised because I don't I don't want to see our black boys and brown boys arrested. I love the intervention and you know in this but I just want to make sure that our residents are aware that we're not arresting we this is a you know a different pipeline that we're taking
city >> prevention thank you different path that we're taking sorry different path that we're taking so I just want to make sure I want to stress what vice said that there is an educational period thank you all thank you >> all right moving on to our ordinances um
161 One, >> an ordinance of the city of Opalaka, Florida, calling for a referendum of the qualified electors of the city of for the purpose of determining whether the city charter shall be sorry, >> for the purpose of determining whether
the city charter shall be amended to increase the compensation for the mayor and commission members from $550 per month to $1,500 per month. Providing for an effective date 30 days following the conclusion of
state financial oversight. 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. This is sponsored by the city commission. >> All right. Can I get a motion? >> Move it. >> Moved by Commissioner Irvin. Second vote. >> Second by um Commissioner Santiago. Madame manager. Oh, sponsored by city commissioner.
>> There's no discussion. [laughter] >> Oh, okay. I um simply I guess I missed the word trouble. I took the lead. Um, simply put, we had a charter review board meeting uh that met charter review board that had several meetings and what they came up with was to increase the
salary for the commission um from $550 per month to $1,500 per month um providing the conclusion of this financial state oversight. Simply put, um so this is a public hearing
item. Public hearing is open. Public hearing is closed. Any questions? I guess the commissioner, you all want to discuss this item? I have one. Madam B. >> Thank you. I just want to say that I want to say thank you to the charter
review board and those who had their voices and really dug into what we do sitting here. Um, we work 24 hours a day and yes, we're all up for election. We don't know if we'll be here or not here, but I'm going to support those because
those who comes after us deserves it cuz we work hard and I'm quite sure that they will work just as hard as we are. So, I just want to put that on record. >> All right. Um, madame attorney and the manager into the commission, my only concern with this and like she said, the
people that are coming behind us, I just want to make sure that they're taken care of. We do work hard, but I would like to remove the financial oversight portion of it because I think the commission does work hard. And also, is there a way that we can put in here that allows the commission every two years to
revisit this, I guess, with cola, and vote on it as an ordinance? >> I would have to count the words. You can only have so many words. And so in doing it, do you want a separate um document or is it >> okay? So I want to remove the part about
effective 30 days following the conclusion of financial over. >> You got that part. Yeah. >> And but I also want to leave it where the commission has the ability to cost of living raise. Things are going up cuz we haven't had a the commission
hasn't had a raise in over 20 years. >> Oh. So do you mean that um so once once it pass it is the the commission will then um decide additional raises following >> Yes. Okay. Every other year you said
>> every two years. >> Every two years. Okay. All right. Well, I will um come up with some language and see if I can squeeze it all in there and make it legal. >> Okay. Yes, sir. >> Um Vice May, you have >> Yes. I I I uh want to ask a question and again I'm supportive of the the item
because in some um cities and I know previously we've uh entertained this and I brought it up but we didn't really go that route um because some cities actually tie compensation to the CPI and other factors and it automatically
triggers it based on certain numbers or certain criteria like it does other things. Um, so while you're looking at what the mayor is suggesting every two years, whatever, and the only reason I'm suggesting um the concept because when
you bring it back every other year, it can become contentious. If it's tied to a U barometer already that's tied to the CPI or some other economic factor, um, it wouldn't require coming back before the commission because it'll be
triggered based on that. And if the let's say if the CPI we said okay we're going to f CPI but it has to be at least 10. Okay if the CPI for the next 20 years is nine nothing happens. If it goes to 12 or 13 it will trigger an
automatic whatever. Um I don't want to make it that technical so I'll just but I only reason I'm saying that because it's kind of like dealing with water rates and stuff. Once you got to revisit every it becomes contentious. So, uh, I I'm seeing your your body language that
that probably would be more challenging given where we are. So, you know, I can go along with that. >> It's going to take another that would be I think that would would require another first reading because don't different. But, >> okay. I I I have no problem with the what the mayor is suggesting. I just,
you know, wouldn't want to put that on future commission. That's the reason I suggested that. But if that's too contentious, we'll um you know the wording that he's preferred. I I don't have a problem with that. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I >> I will say this, Vice Mayor. So, I thought about the CPI as well because a
lot of other cities do do that, but it is it's very complicated. It's very That's why I said colog. I think it would be a little more easier, but yeah, I would be very >> Yeah. I Yeah.
>> Okay. I will work on this and the language and have the language in the for the second reading. >> Second reading. Okay. >> Okay. So, there's that. Um, will we need to make a motion for that, >> madam? >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. So, the motion that I have on the
floor is it's a two-part motion, but I I guess we'll do it one by one. So, the first motion is to remove um providing for an effective date 30 days following the conclusion of financial oversight. So, I want to remove that. So, that's the motion that
I have on the floor. Can I get a second? >> Second. >> Oh, Commissioner Urban. All right. Um, Madam Clerk, on the mo the first motion, >> Vice Mayor Kelly, >> yes. >> Commissioner Santiago, >> yes. >> Commissioner Baz, yes. >> Commissioner Irvin,
>> yes. >> Mayor Taylor, >> yes. >> Motion passes on the amendment. >> All right. And then the second amendment, and madame man, attorney going to help me with the wording. Um, I want to allow for the every two years that the commission can vote that the
commission can vote for an increase. >> I think that would be the language. >> Okay. >> All right. So, that's the motion on the floor. Can I get a second on that? >> Second. >> Second. That's
>> No, go ahead. Go ahead. >> I'm just saying that language don't sound as popular as CPI. That's why that's why they do it that way. But I understand why we got to do it. Go ahead, Mr. Mayor. >> But if we do if we do that too complicated to do that, that would require actually
an additional and that would put us further behind because this has to get to the to the um election. So, >> no problem. >> All right. So, the motion was made on the floor, seconded by um Commissioner Irvin. Madame Clerk on the motion. >> Commissioner Santiago. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Baz?
>> Yes. >> Commissioner Irvin? >> Yes. >> Vice Mayor Kelly? >> Yes. Mayor Taylor. >> Yes. >> Motion on the amendment passes. 5-0. >> If there are no more concerns on this item, um, Madame Clerk, >> Commissioner Irvin, >> yes. >> Vice Mayor Kelly, >> yes.
>> Commissioner Santiago, >> yes. >> Commissioner Bass, >> yes. >> Mayor Taylor, >> yes. >> Motion passes 50. First reading. >> All right. Moving on to the next item 162. An ordinance of the city commission of the city of Opalaka, 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. Providing for an effective date, 30 days. Following the conclusion of state financial oversight, stating the referendum question, stating the text of the proposed charter amendment,
stating that 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 sponsored by the city commission. >> Okay. Um, can I get a motion?
>> Move for second. Moved by Commissioner Santiago, second by um Commissioner Irvin. Um this is a public hearing item. Public hearing is open. Hearing none, seeing none, public hearing is closed. Madam Attorney, I do have two um uh amendments for this item
as well. The first one is the removal of providing for an effective date 30 days following the conclusion of um state financial oversight. I would like to remove that. And also I would like to mirror the first item that allows that every two years that the commission can
negotiate or vote on I'm sorry vote on their um benefit package but then >> so it's not going to be the same as all other employees. So are you saying you want >> I was about to I'm getting there. So I said, but then I do have a question
because when you talk about benefit packages, is it the employees of the city or the employees of the commission? >> Because employees of the city >> to Got it. Right. >> But also employees of the city, >> and I'm not saying this is what we're requesting, but there are some employees that get gas cards. There's some
employees that get um cars, take home cars. So what that benefit packet, that's what I'm asking. someone >> you probably I know the clerk has done a lot of research on the and and the manager on the benefit packages so I can't speak to those but the intent from
the both the charter review um members that were there and the commission members when you all had the workshop was that it would be like all other regular employees of the city. So I think even the word regular may be in the body of this document. So, um, in
terms of what the enhanced benefits are, um, the manager would have to speak to that or the clerk. >> M, >> um, I yield to Vice Mayor, but I do have >> M Mr. Mayor, I think I I know you weren't here because I had the same kind of concern, but I think the challenge we
have because we did it based on all the employees. So, we have to kind of mirror that. Um, if something were to change as a result of that, we'd follow that same course. So um that second part about every two years on this I I would not want to
support that because that would make it too challenging because we say we want to follow the same mirror of the employees. Now I have something out with employees um insurance or whatever um then we would get that same whatever
that they get. >> Vice I'm not trying to cut you off but I what I'm um commenting on is the the latter part of that. So it's the same employer paid contributions eligibility benefit is the word benefit I saw >> because insurance is not the only
benefit to employees. I think I think the manager understand what >> I do understand what you're saying but for this item they were only referring to the health and health insurance and life insurance benefit >> but that's what I'm asking. Can we add that the commission can also negotiate
on bene not negotiate vote on benefits other benefits that employees receive? That's what I'm asking just to add that in there because there are other benefits to to our employees. >> Well, the commission the commission,
>> right? The commission has the authority to determine as you all as you all do every so often. you vote on your the benefits package that's recommended by the manager, right? So, that wouldn't change. You'd still have the authority
to vote on, you know, what those packages are after you you normally have a third party do a review and they determine which plan is best and then they come back. >> It's not about the health part, it's the other benefits. So there are other
benefits that our employees receive outside of health. >> You you all you all would still have the you still vote on those things too. You you >> but it's not in the legislation. >> It doesn't matter. You still have that right to vote on those things. >> Madam attorney, but this legislation
speaks to health insurance and life insurance. So I want to be able to add that all other benefits. So all >> Oh, I see. So in addition in addition to health and life you want that you want it to be all B to receive all benefits
received by all now the the issue is the regular language had been in the body like I said of the document. Do you mean all regular employees or I think other employees would be um employees like the manager and the clerk they may have
higher level benefits. So what are you talking about the regular employees and then >> I'm talking straight across the board whatever benefits any employee gets in the city of Opalaka the commission at that time will be able to discuss amongst themselves and say hey um we
want black chairs as a benefit hey we want white paper as a benefit that's what I'm saying I want >> this still would be regular employees right and and you know what you may want to do Mr. mayor because I don't want there to be something where this passes
and then it's a lawsuit because somebody says it wasn't clear. And since we have not had a chance to workshop what that is, maybe now is a chance to ask the you know the people who know best what those what all those other things could be that would be in the world of benefits
because I don't know that and I don't want to write it in a way that excludes or you understand what I'm saying since we haven't talked about it. I just want to I want to be on point. >> I want it to be a very um um what's the word like open >> open? Yeah. So all benefits
all benefit >> but it's it's related to regular employees. Correct. >> Yeah. Regular employees. >> Okay. All right. Benefits that relate the contractual in other words it would be the contractual employees would be the regular employees. Right. Okay. But
even though I'm sorry, vice president, you still have the floor. But even the contractual employees, the benefits that because they get a car and they get car, >> but the benefits that regular employees versus contractual employees are the same. They never >> No, they're not. They are, >> Mr. Mayor. We're talking about the
commission or about the regular employee. It's us. We're talking about the >> regular employees are. And maybe and and I would appreciate if the manager and the clerk could jump in here. They've done a bunch of research. >> Regular employees. Um, we do have some of our employees, um, of course the
police, they have take-home vehicles, which is in their PBA agreement. We have our public works employees that all of them don't have a take-home vehicle. Um, some of the supervisors do, and even them, they have to pay a percentage out
of each pay period. Um, as far as as well as some of our code enforcement officers that live within the city, they have a take on vehicle, but they also pay a percentage. All of our employees that has a city vehicle have a gas card. So, I'm not sure if that's what you were
referring to, but yes, >> that's my point. All there are other benefits outside of health insurance that employees qualify for. So, I just want to make sure that the commission that's coming behind us has that option to receive all benefits, not just some
benefits. So that's why I asked could we put that language that all the commission can qualify for all benefits that is received by an employee. I don't know you got to work. >> So for every category of employee you want to you want it to read you want it to so I should add some language that
would be including contractual employees and supervisory employ you know I should have we should so it's clear if it's challenged that that's what the intent was. I just want to make sure it's clear, that's all. So, I will write it
and I will come back in two weeks and you can see if I capture it, but I will try to write it as expansive as possible so that it captures the the, you know, the the realm of everything that could be under the sun. >> Vice Kelly has
>> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I I I appreciate the the energy. I I wouldn't support that because to me that's going to make it too challenging because when you get into cars and vehicles and a level of it, who has a Tahoe versus who has a truck? Um the reason I would support
this the health and the life because we've seen here some of us have been sitting here what has happened with some of our former colleagues where we were not in position to do anything as a city to help them because of the way things are. And the city at this time, people
don't realize it, we don't get health insurance. We don't get life insurance. So all the labor we put here, if you're here four years, 8 years, 2 years, or whatever, and something happened to you, your family will get a resolution and a
car, maybe a flower. And I think that is very unfair to someone who would give of themselves in public service. I am for the health insurance that is based just like the regular employees get because the managers provided us that analysis.
I'm in favor of the life insurance the same way a regular employee gets um because I think that's the minimum we we ought to be able to get. Now there are layers of course obviously if you want to get the different tiers of plans but that's not for the purpose of the
document. I I I appreciate what the mayor is is saying, but I think that would make it a lot more challenging trying to figure out which way and presenting it and legal challenges. I would support as is listed just the health insurance and the life insurance
just like the regular full-time city employees. And I'm really, you know, and I've been here a long time and I know it's challenging and people sometime look at think that we're getting what we're not getting. I can almost see it, Mr. there if we get a truck or even a
gas car and they see us at Murphy's my tax dollars, etc. Even though we're all on call 24/7, you know, when something happens, we got to come and do it and we take on that as public servants, but I think the minimum we should have is at least the health insurance component and
definitely the life insurance. And I know that's here. Uh the charter board talked about it. We obviously spoke about it. the manager has given us the analysis and it would be included as a part of the budget. So it's not like it's something that would come out of somewhere be included if it goes to the
voters and uh passes. But I think to do what you suggested what I kind of like I think at this time would be much more challenging considering you taking the language out for the whole um 30 days of oversight. I think that would send a wrong signal in the message. But I
wholeheartedly agree that if you serve in this capacity, we're one fall away, one health scare away, uh, one fall away from not being able to serve and still have no life insurance. No, no, no. You know, and that's that's
a sad commentary. And we're talking about folks coming in the future. If you got a family and you give yourself a public service [snorts] and something happens and you don't even have anything that your family can fall back on, you know, you talking about a GoFundMe cup,
that that's really challenging to me. So, I appreciate what you'd like to do. I wouldn't support going that far because I think that would be too stretching. I would agree, you know, with the whole financial 30 days as you had in the other one, but I I prefer to just leave the health insurance and life
insurance just like the regular um uh full-time employees like it's listed. That's my thoughts. I listen to my colleagues um before we of course call for the vote. >> Mr. Mayor, >> no problem. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I concur with Vice
Mayor. I think we should take baby steps. Um, let's let's do the health insurance, let's do the life insurance and take baby steps because we don't want to put our seat in a bind financially because we pass something that we cannot financially um afford um
at this time. So, I concur. Let's do this first and then we'll take baby steps. >> And I just want to say for the record, I wasn't advocating for us to get cars. No, whatever it is >> the whole benefit package that the commission will be allowed to vote on
it. That that's all I was saying about >> right for too. It's it's a lot. [laughter] >> So, but yeah, baby steps. Yeah, that's that's what I was advocating just giving the commission the ability to make that decision for themselves um going
forward. But I agree with you all and I'll pull back. Like I said, the next division that we want to make sure that they they're they're set. Um to the clerk, the motion on the floor was to remove the language about the financial oversight provided for an effect date 30
days following the conclusion of financial oversight. >> Can I get a second on that motion? >> Second. >> Second by Commissioner Irvin. Madame Clerk, on the motion, >> Commissioner Irvin, >> yes. >> Vice Mayor Kelly, >> yes. >> Commissioner Santiago, >> yes. Commissioner Bass,
>> yes. >> Mayor Taylor, >> yes. >> Motion on the amendment passes 5-0. >> That's the only motion. If we're going to pass it as is, you can go ahead and call the question. >> Commissioner Bass, >> yes. >> Commissioner Irvin, >> yes. >> Vice Mayor Kelly, >> yes. >> Commissioner Santiago, >> yes. >> Mayor Taylor, >> yes.
>> Motion passes. 50 first reading. >> All right, moving on to the second item. But I do want to say before we move on, shout out to our explorers that just joined us on this evening. They shot y'all. [laughter] Um, madame madame attorney,
>> an ordinance of the city commission of the city of Opalaka, Florida, amending article 3, section 22-55 of the city of Opalaka'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. This is sponsored by Commissioner Santiago. All right, can I get a motion? Move it. Second. Moved >> by Commissioner Santiago, second by Vice Kelly. This is a public hearing item. Commissioner Santiago, go ahead and
present it and then we open up for public. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. And thank you um of for the opportunity to bring it uh this ordinance to help what's going on.
Oh, >> what we try tonight is to help a group of business people that they be uh operating here in the great city Opalaka when everything that we require when everything that we are telling them to
do and they lost everything that they have in their life for 25 years working hard in that area. We came with a lot of idea before and
for sure we cannot u helping uh these people economic because we don't have the resource to doing it but at least we can do something for them and is giving the opportunity and an emergency to reopen the operation that they have that
that's the only way that they have to survive today here in this war that is very hard to create in another position or another job to bring the support to the houses
in any other seven or eight business that they be damaged by that accident by that tragedy. I calling a tragedy is people is family for the great city of Opalaka that they depending on them. They depending on these businesses and
today they passing through a lot and the only thing that I want to do is giving a hand together with all my to make them know that we are here for
you like the way you are here for us. We here because people putting us here and I believe that they deserve to be helped. Tonight is going to be the decision of everybody here in this
chamber to have the initiative together with our department of of building a license and community development to give it a chance in emergency the quickest we can
to reopen the business in Kaido Lane. Thank you. >> This is a public hearing item. Public hearing is open. Public hearing is closed. Mayor, >> um, thank you. Uh, I want to first
commend my colleague for I know he tried to do it before, but it wasn't the timing of it. And I had asked the clerk, I don't know if she mentioned it to him or not, um, that I wanted to co-sponsor the item um, going forward. I also wanted to just put on the record as
well. Um I know we had scheduled hoped to have a workshop but we weren't able to have that. I did meet with one of the business owners um last week because I said I always like to have some kind of progress in a plan. So I know this will
allow uh them to do certain things to get going but I recognize it's a uh longer process and they still need resources and help going forward. So what I did is I um reached out um
through the mayor county mayor's office to their um Miami date emergency management representative which was Miss Maggie Steedberg and David uh Duggard and had a meeting with them and also loop the manager in on it and they were
going to be they're going to be reaching out to all of the affected business owners to let them know what the Small Business Association administration can do to help them as well because everybody's um situation could be different but they are going to be
reaching out to them. We finally got all of the contact information because that was the first step in the process. So all of them should be receiving calls from them. And as a part of that, as I said, the manager office is looped in at
some point uh after they meet with all of the um affected business owners and get a plan together of possible ways to assist them and direct them in getting resources. Um the next step would of course be to convene a meeting with the
manager and hopefully we can set in such of a workshop where all of us can be a part because in addition to the legislation that my colleague proposing which I think is a good step and a first step. We want to try to tap into every other resource that Miami date county
and or the state for that matter because as she mentioned when I uh met with M uh Stigberg I think his name is that there are certain things throughout the state of Florida dealing with the Small Business Administration that potentially
could be tapped into. And I don't like to give folks false hopes. So, I told her to please reach out as she's talking to the individual business owners to see their individual situations, how that they can best help them and to assist them and whatever the city could do on
our end. Obviously, uh through the manager's office and the commission, we would do our best to help them going forward. But I definitely um wanted to put that uh out there to know um and I look forward I want to thank Mayor Cava's office, Miss Melanie Burke for
kind of being in the forefront of helping us make that um connection and to my colleague Mr. Santiago for taking the lead on the item which I said like at the co-sponsor and moving forward and whatever we can do to assist the business owners. Thank you, Mr. Mayor.
>> All right. Thank you, Vice Mayor. Um Commissioner Santiago. Yes sir. >> Would like to co-sponsor the item with you along with vice mayor and um >> everybody wants >> well thank you to all my colleagues
because I think that you understand to be a co-sponsor together with me to help with them. Thank you very much. >> Right. Um I will say vice mayor when you if you don't mind when you all meet with the county to include the um one eye our lobbyists so that we can tap into FEMA
dollars to see if they have >> I I I was trying to get too deep into the agency because that yeah all all the agencies throughout the state and local that could potentially and also uh when we get to that point the manager's
office obviously will be at the forefront and I'm hoping to set it where we could even be a part. But the key, the first step is for them to talk to all the individual business owners to assess their particular situation cuz I kind of threw out there when she said,
you know, once she once they assess the needs and what they could help them with, then they're better able to which way to go cuz there and I kind of threw it out there in a sense if that means state help going forward. >> I just like that.
>> Mr. Mayor May, let me say um the last thing I want to say uh thank you to Vice Mayor Kelly, okay, for all this wonderful idea. Uh to you, Mr. Mayor, and to my two colleagues in DM, uh Commissioner Irving and Commissioner uh
Bass. Um I hope that they understand what we say because that's a beautiful idea what they bring and I think that we here for helping you. Thank you. And I'm I'm glad you said that because that's my next thing that I would like to do. Um,
Madame Manager, in in in real brief, can Mr. Gay explain the item >> so people >> so people know what it actually is and what the city plans to do. And then what we can do is
>> um probably they're going to need a translating that we don't have here. Um either uh Miss Gross, can you translate for us? All right, madam manager, do you mind? So just a brief a brief um
description um Mr. Gay of the item and then we we'll call the question. Right. Right. >> Okay. Mayor and commissioners Gregory Gay. Um I'm going to be reading section E, the new section E for this particular um section of our zoning code which
deals with site plans. Um, it says for any property impacted by the fires that occurred within the city of Opaaka between the dates of May 26, 2026 and May 29th, 2026, property owners will be allowed to submit a temporary use
application to be effective for 90 days for a 90-day period. >> Mr. G, we got a translator. So, [laughter] you read real fast. That's why I said just give us the brief so and you can what can you do and what can't you do and just give us that. [laughter]
>> Okay. Um basically you can do a temporary application for 90 days. >> Impacted property owners will be required to submit a site plan. Okay.
>> Application pursuant to the section within the same 90 days. >> And what would this allow? That's what I'm trying to get you to say. >> This in essence will allow them to do a temporary facility.
But please stress miss Adelina that once this is not today. So it has to go bring come back to the commission for final vote and then they have to go through the application process. And then also I would like you to say um
that um Vice May Kelly will be working on a town hall meeting to um educate >> educate for on what we're doing here also other >> initial >> potential funding sources >> outside of the city.
>> Okay. And then also that we've provided their numbers to Miami Day County who will be reaching out either via phone or Better to make contact with the business owners. Miami >> and we thank you for your patience.
>> All right. So, we can go ahead and call the question. Wait. Okay. So, this is what we're going to do. If you have any concerns, we have Miss Gross and Mr. gate that will take you outside and explain in further detail and answer any questions that you
have. They they'll you can find them. You can find them outside. >> Mr. Mayor, >> Vice May, >> I Miss Gross has the information that I sent to you. So, you might want to have whoever may have it because that's
important to know those contacts, too. And you can also uh I'll make sure the commission gets a copy of those notes as well. And let me just say for the record too, Mr. Mayor, I know I may host something, but it's really going to be all of us. Um, not just I mean I I I
know what you're saying, but I was trying to I want to do in such a way where all of us will be a part and can >> No, no, we No, when you say town hall, I want to be clear that it's >> all of us, even though I'm just trying to facilitate it because I reached out. >> Got it. All right. All right. So, we can
go ahead and call the question and then move on to the next item. >> Commissioner Santiago, >> yes. >> Commissioner Bass, >> yes. >> Commissioner Irvin, >> yes. >> Vice Mayor Kelly, >> yes. >> Mayor Taylor, >> yes. >> Motion passes 50, first reading. >> All right. Last
last item 16B1. >> We have an item. An ordinance of the city commission of the city of Opaaka, Florida, renaming Rutland Street from Opalaka Boulevard to Vermont Street as Progressive Firefighters Association Street
providing for conflict and repealer, severability, scrivenous errors, and an effective date. The first reading and public hearing took place on June the 10th, 2026, and this is sponsored by Mayor Taylor. >> All right. Can I get a motion? >> Move it. >> Moved by Vice May Kelly. >> Second.
>> Second by Commissioner Santiago. Um, I present the item. Simply put, we know that the Progressive Firefighters Association has been in the city of Opalaka for over 40 years and has poured into our city. So, I wanted to reward them by renaming a portion of Rutland
Street after them as Progressive Firefighters Association Street. And that would go from Opalaka Boulevard to Vermont, which is the street that runs parallel to the actual um um the meeting center.
Yeah. So this is a public hearing item. Public hearing is open. Public hearing is closed at this moment. I'll entertain any >> one moment. M there are certain things you have to do under your um code of ordinances. We did share that
information with the manager and um and let me just pull it up. >> I can't hear you either. there there are certain things you have to put on the record for your according to your code of ordinances and I just want to make sure you all have those things. I'm sure
they're all done attorney. What are you referring to? There are you have a street naming ordinance and there are certain things you have to do like they have to the the staff has to confirm that there are no leans or or whatever. It's in your code
like whenever you do a street naming and um we did share it after the last meeting and I just want to make sure it's on the record because it's required by your code. >> What do you mean lean? >> Make sure hold on one second. Let me just um there has to be a public hearing
what you've done and you also have to before it's approved there are certain things that you have to have. Okay. So hold on one second. Miss Ashley Walker. You wouldn't happen to have it handy, would you? Okay.
All right. Here we go. Let's see. I apologize. I just remembered. But um Okay. Naming and renaming procedures. Mr. Mayor, >> here. Here it is. I have it. >> Kelly, Madam Attorney, I'm a little confused. We I've been up there for six
years. We I've never Go ahead. >> I'm only I'm going to tell you it's in your code. So, um it's uh section 19.28 review and recommendation. Um whenever you name a street or rename a street um
any person whenever a street is whenever a name is needed for a new public facility or street or whenever there is a proposal to rename an existing public facility or street within the own with within or owned by the city said naming or renaming shall first be considered
and reviewed by the city commission according to the following procedures. any person, organization, association, corporation, or other entity including a member of the city commission or the administration of the city may propose it. That's what you all are doing. And prior to the vote, this is the part that
I sent. Prior to the vote on the item and after presentation of the ordinance which has been done of said proposal, the commission shall meet to consider and refer and review proposals for the naming on or renaming of said public facility or street and shall be given to
all person or entities which have the proposed name of the public. The commission shall consider the cost that changing the name of any street will have on the existing property owners that may be impacted. Commission shall also consider whether any outstanding leans are owed by the person under
consideration for the name change. There shall also be a discussion that one or more of the following minimum criteria can be established prior to passage of any proposal for the renaming of a public facility or street. one whether
the name presented for renaming or the event represents a person or event of national recognition, significance and importance which I think the mayor you have established and whether the name presented for renaming has contributed
in a significant way to development and progress of the city and its residents and so that is in your code of ordinances and >> just putting it on the record. >> Mr. One second. >> The challenge that I have, Madam Attorney, I've read heard everything you
read and I guess we've checked all the boxes. Um, madam manager, is that correct? >> It is correct, >> but I just would like to know why you waited today to say it versus reading one cuz supposedly >> right it No, it's before you I have I've
shared it, but it's before it's voted on finally for the final vote. So, it will be today. This is the time that you would do it today. And so I didn't want to do it in this way. That's why I shared it in advance. So but I'm let I'm just letting with staff I'm I'm letting you know. Yes. And I made
>> your copy. This is I can give you my laptop and let you see it. This is it. You these I'm sure these things will be met. I have shared them. It's not my fault. This is what your code says. >> That's not that's not what I'm saying. I'm just saying and and in all transparency, Madam Attorney, if something like that is important. So
that could have been a phone call when we we could work through it and something because for let's just say we were not able to do that tonight and it's more technical than that then >> I have shared it you have it I sent an email I sent this was this is done a couple of weeks ago after the first
meeting Mr. Mayor, it's not a it's not a major deal. This is I'm just putting it on the record. >> The major deal is I I'm The major deal is because if you said it's that important, like you said, it's that important. >> It's just from your code, Mr. Mayor. >> Oh, that's what I'm saying. This is communication. Just speak to the call to
say, "Hey, this is >> Mr. Mayor." >> Commissioner Santiago, >> thank you. Let me ask you a question to the city attorney and to the madam manager and even to you. We live here for a long time here in this city. We
already change the name like for five of the row. Uh and we don't even really change the name. We only put a sign next that say Barack Obama Boulevard. But that's pervy. Why we now in this time of or year 26
here in the great city of Paloka, we have so much problem to do something that we doing in the past. I don't understand that information. They don't call us what what's going on. This is something that we doing it before and there's only going to be a portion
of that role there to honor the um a place that be there like for 45 years. I don't understand that. Why they don't bring that to us? We wasting time now tonight in the same thing. But we do that before. It mean we do it illegal before and nobody suing us
because that's what I heard that we can be sued. Nobody's suing us. It mean the great city of Palaka government. They can't honor anybody in the history when a little piece of Nate there in the street.
But I see they counting another city doing it. It's always something here. It's always something that I don't understand. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I I I think that we had to go for the vote. >> All right. We can move on. >> Yeah. Move out. >> Mr. Mr. Mayor, it's your item. Obviously, we support it. I guess the
only question I have and I I'll just ask the question. Was there a need for you to read that out? Is that part of what you had to >> You all have to consider >> No, no, no, I get that. I just Yes or no. Were you required to read it out? >> No. It's just what you have to consider
and I wanted you to know what you have to consider to in order to vote on it based on your ordinance. You can take a vote if somebody I just want you to know this is what it says. >> Okay. you know, it's your item, but I'm I'm highly respect you, Madam Attorney. You
know that. But to me, we're we're we're majoring in the minor because I see it in the legislation. I see it. Chapter 19, article 3, everything you read 19-29. I see it. My only question was I thought you had to read it in the record
publicly. And if that's not the case, wanting us to know it, it's it's there. We could have asked in the briefing if we weren't clear. So, I'm just saying, do you have did you have to read it? >> You must consider these things. And so, yes, I'm bring I'm just bringing it up to your attention
>> that you have to read it. >> For you to consider it, I you have to put on the record that you can somebody considered it. That's what it says. >> Well, it's in the legislation. >> I'm just It's the mayor's legislation. I'm back off. >> I think it's a wonder I think this is a
wonderful ordinance. I'm just putting it on the record. That's all. I'm just doing my trying to do my job. >> The challenge that I have moved because I got to say you've never done this before. It's so I I And I'm I don't think you're coming from an area. >> I saw it and >> but you we we've named streets and
buildings cuz I've been up there, but you've never took the initiative to read the ordinance or the records. It's almost >> I saw this and I was bringing it to your attention. >> Gotcha moment, but I don't know. I'm hoping that's not what it is, but that's what But that's what it seems like. has never happened before. >> Okay.
>> So, we can call the I'm just standing out there. >> We can call the question. >> Um, >> Madame Cler, >> Commissioner Bass, >> yes. >> Commissioner Irvin, >> yes. >> Vice Mayor Kelly, >> yes. >> Commissioner Santiago, >> yes. Yes. >> Mayor Taylor, >> yes.
>> Motion passes 5. >> All right, moving on to the city manager report. >> Good evening, Mayor and Commission. I did submit my report to you guys in writing, but I will I would like to mention a few things that's listed. Carol Lane and Northwest 127 Street
drainage and roadway improvement, pavement operations have been completed throughout the project area with the exception of the intersection of 127th Street and Carol Lane. A contractor performing underground utility work on behalf of FPNL struck a
city water mane at the intersection resulting in a water mane rupture and localized flooding. The incident caused damage to recently installed asphalt pavement and underlying roadway base materials within the project limits. A permanent restoration plan is being
developed to address the damaged roadway infrastructure. Upon completion of the evaluation, the proposed repair work and associated costs will be presented to the city commission through a I'm sorry, for consideration. We are also gathering the necessary information to send to our city attorney
to see if we're able to pursue the recovery of the damages as a result of that occurring. Montana before you move on and I'm glad you brought that up because that was my concern because this is not the first, second or third time that this has happened and it seems to be a recurring
issue and a recurring theme in that area but it's also not fair to the businesses and the residents. They were days without water days. I think it was almost a week >> they had low pressure. >> No, some water some had no water. Some
had no water. Some had low pressure. Some had no water because they had turned it awful and I can attest to that because [laughter] >> there was no water at the business. >> I just want on that point you can retain
it but but yeah it not only was the pressure low cuz when you called me but for some residents they didn't know that was the issue >> like it's going to take time to get back up. So, if you've been without water for a while because we turned it off to do whatever, um the communication that it's
going to take, you know, five, six, seven hours for you to get back, they don't know. They're still thinking that there's no water. >> Um and I mentioned this to you as well, how we recoup. I see you said you're going to send the city attorney. >> Yes. Um, but I guess the question I
would have to the mayor's point on the subject, what can we do proactively going forward? Um, can we require maybe a set aside amount as a part of the project scope costs for that? That's
something I can speak to the city attorney about to see if that's something that we can >> Well, I want to propose looking at that because it it keeps happening and I know you you mentioned, you know, sometimes things do happen, but it is reoccurring and even to go recoup, you know, I'm
quite sure they going to fight it. We didn't know. And so I want to look even proactively say on the front end there's some dollars set aside in case of a break in case of and cuz some of these areas we know they probably because the
pipe is old or whatever. So I'd like to look at that as a part of that discussion or when you send the recovery costs going forward if we can put something in legislation for these kind of projects. I don't care who it is uh
going forward. So, that probably is a separate item, I guess, but you can work on that. I I'll sponsor it or whatever, but yeah, on the front end cuz it's going to take a while probably to get recoupment yet. We've had to already put the employees out there. We got to pay
them all of the residual costs. So, um to the mayor's point, yeah, we need to we need to get the money back. So meet with attorney in that, but also proactively put something in place that allows a line item within that scope of the project for breaks and if no breaks
occur, everything goes fine, then you know you can get it back or whatever. Uh, but I think that would go a long way and how we communicate because that was the other thing and I think I mentioned to you I think miss um uh I think it was Miss Ashley or someone was in a meeting with one of the with one of the um
affected residents and they got no communication because they don't do social media and I know we posted whatever so I don't know if that means the robocall read whatever we can do that but uh you know this was one of the residents for example in addition to on
the east side of town. It was also one of the residents that we service in Miami Gardens. >> Yes. So that was a separate one from the lane. >> But they all, you know, my water out my water out. So how we communicate to them, keep in mind just putting on social media is not enough. The robocall
cuz we should have a number for all those folks that affected in that zone. All of those things so people will know because some people just don't know. and and like I said putting a line item in that particular proposal when folks are doing stuff that we can tap into and you
all can suggest whatever that might be. Okay. >> I want to inject them. >> So So the city the city was impacted by several water outages within the last two weeks. Yes. and two of them happened as a result of a contractor doing work
to a facility on 27th Avenue which impacted Miami Gardens and the city of Opalaka and this happened twice in within days. Um, we have also sent communication to that contractor that's performing that work that they are responsible for the our staff time that
was out our staff um hours that they were out there and the loss of water because it was a lot of water that was lost. So, when that occurred um we were getting calls, we were definitely getting calls. We did make communication with Miami Gardens because some of their residents were affected. We posted it on
social media and then we also sent it out by text mygov. Um but we just we have to encourage our residents and and um customers to include their number on tech to register for text.gov because if we don't have their phone number then it's not going to reach them. But we did
send it out. We did send out communication via text mygov also. And we did get people that did call as a result of getting that. They just wanted to know when it would be back on. So we were um handling those calls. Um the contractor wanted to turn the water off
again. I sent a strong communication to them that that will not happen. They would have to do whatever work that's needed at night 11 12:00 whatever it would take because we cannot put our customer our residents through that again. So they they complied with that
to make the repair. >> Okay. And then my we can move on. We we can move on. But how long will it take? I think that's 147th, right? one of the projects which is the the >> um Carol laner 127. >> No, the one >> which one you talking about? 147. Oh,
the the developer. >> Yeah, that's the one I'm refer That's the one that affected the senior citizen the commercial. That's what I was telling you. Some people had water and some people didn't. >> Yes, you're absolutely correct. >> Citizen facility. >> You're absolutely correct. >> How long will they be when do they be
finished? And that's two-part question. And do we have an MOU with that? are we doing with that or is this fake? >> No, that's the that's the that's them. They're responsible for the entire project. We have nothing to do with it. >> Okay. So, I think we need to reach out to um the county's public works
department or whoever's handling it that's going to their public works department. >> No, not you. I'm >> It's not their public works department. It's a It's a >> It's someone else. Yeah. >> The housing department. >> Their developer that's they have a developer a contractor that's doing it. the developer >> to get a we need to know when y
>> because this is literally every week >> and the water mans and I know it's affected because it wasn't just on Opal Laka it was North Miami but you know our side is north Miami Beach red and white that's north Miami North Miami and it was the same situation so we might want
to yeah you know >> yes we we'll definitely um reach out to them between Mr. Gay and Mr. Austin, reach out to them, get a timeline to see when they're going to be complete, and I'll make sure I pass that along to the commission. >> All right. Thank you. All right, we can move on. Fundamental
>> Ingram Park improvement in Burlington Canal sidewalk improvement activities are approximately 98% complete with the restoration efforts currently underway to address the remaining areas. Stabilization work along Burlington Canal Bank continues to make progress.
improvements have have been achieved to date and the contractor remains actively engaged in completing completing the remaining work. The finance director, I'm sorry, the finance department um are continue their efforts on working with the external auditors to address and provide
information and supporting documentation as is being requested for the audit. The finance director along with myself, we met with BCA Watson Rice LLP on June 15, 2026 regarding the city's efficiency audit. During the meeting, the
consultants requested additional time to complete their review and prepare comprehensive status update for the city. A follow-up meeting is anticipated to discuss their findings and recommendations. However, as of today, I have not received a follow-up date meeting date.
In addition, we have representatives from Tyler on site in the department working with our staff to transition to the new software. Of course, our finance department will be the first department going on
active with that software and that's supposed to take place on July 1st. With regards to um the summer youth employment, as of today, we have 11 participants that have completed the job readiness training and they will be
starting their work assignments at city hall in um the park's location on June 22nd. We do have additional students, youth that are going through the process. Um this year we have received a large amount of calls because of the
documents that they're asking for. So, Miss Walker have been communicating directly with Career Source to try to help facilitate the request so the kids so we can get the kids on board because we've been getting a lot of calls regarding that program this year. >> Is is there a way for them to come on
site to do maybe uh Monday, Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 you can come in, bring your documentation and >> they are doing it on site. Okay. Yes, they are >> registered on site. Okay. >> Yeah, they are doing they have to bring it here. >> All right. Perfect. And also, um, Miss Walker did inform me that we only have three, um, recipients for the
scholarship awards. >> All right. So, with the three recipients for scholarship award, can you can we one have it next week and two, the remaining have we've done in the past? Don't say that. >> Yeah. I have something else to say, L
about the scholarship. May I >> go? >> Okay. So what we have to be very careful with what's happening is as we know some of our kids go to college on um scholarships. So what the colleges are doing when we send the
the re award to the colleges they're keeping that money. The children are not seeing the money because they're saying that we gave you a scholarship to come here for free. So, anything that any monies that come in your name, we keep that because we're not
>> Sorry. I thought that we changed that. You brought it up the child. You brought it up a couple years ago. >> Okay. I just want to make sure last year >> we did it directly to the student. >> No, we don't. We It's payable to the school, but we give it to them in their hand because the problem was that the
school wasn't receiving them. >> But I think what what um Commissioner Irvin is saying, it should go cuz I thought that's what we were doing. It should go to the student. >> It should >> as long as they would say that they're going to college. It goes to the
student. I thought that's what we we we >> we talked about it cuz I brought it up last year, but I didn't know if we had made the change. That's why I'm here again because I know students that it's happening to. Um they keep that money cuz they said we giving you free
education. We need it. And we as we know our kids need refrigerators, bedding. They need computers. They need stuff. >> Two years ago, it came through here. >> So, yeah, I do know it came up last year. And when it came up last year, we we made the change. So, because at one
time, the city was sending it directly to the school and they weren't getting it was a delay. So, what we did was we stopped that and still made payable to the school, but they would have in hand and they would take it to the school themselves. But now, it's I hope >> Yeah. Can I just add something because
it's happened where we tweaked it because of what was going on and because the challenge for some years ago was we were giving the check to the kids and they weren't going to school and so that's one reason why we flipped it back to go but like Commissioner Irvin is saying now because the schools do that
we get they get the check. So I'm not sure which way to to go because they do need it. So maybe we can say, "Okay, we're going to give you the the the money for the scholarship and some kind of mechanism required because as he's
indicating, if they got a scholarship or getting money already, they may need refrigerator or microwave. We're trying to help them. So I'm not sure which way is best to do, but I know if that check is in the name of the school, the school's going to get it. Then it's out
of our hands." So um to my colleagues and I mean >> before you I think we I think we did we require them to be accepted into a correct two or four year university or college >> once and they have to show it >> then right
>> yeah cuz I remember that came up as well >> requirements we had to have that that's our requirements >> okay I no I remember that but what I'm saying is to the point we we if the school gets the check the kid basically don't see it >> and So, it's kind of defeats the purpose
of what we're trying to do. So, I don't know what the the the medium is outside of maybe um you know, I know a lot of these kids have a thing before they go away, they need this and that. I don't know if we can go that in deep or depth,
but to me that might be that might be more amanable because kids may need stuff that going away. Um, >> I think that, if I may, I think that once they prove to us that they have a that they've an acceptance letter to
whatever college, I think after that we give the scholarship, it should go the check should go in the kid's name. Um, they are accepted, they have acceptance to the college, so we know that they're
accepted to the college. Um, and it should go in their names opposed to definitely not to the college cuz the kids not going to see a dollar. >> Um, and I'm going to make it even more complicated. Um, we only have three and
we have put we put it back out. How many has it been out more than once? >> It's been out twice. >> Okay. So, we only got three. We've set aside five. So, right now using our formal concept that would be what 1,500 each or something. >> Yeah. to my colleagues um and I guess it could
be a test pilot case. Is it possible or maybe it's a managerial question as well to maybe a thousand go to the school the actual check in the name of the school and 500 go to the kid or just do the whole 1500 and just hope for the
>> correct I mean I'm I'm not in agreeance with in a dollar going to the school cuz they're going to keep the money because our kids are probably getting some kind of financial aid or they're getting something. So any of, and I'm speaking from experience, my
godaughter's college kept over 15,000 of her dollars that she got in scholarships that went to the school. >> Yeah. And we had it, it happened, I don't remember the student's name cuz they were complaining that we sent the check, but they never saw the money. >> Terrone's daughter.
>> Yeah. And it was, it was an issue, and they fought and fought and fought and fought and fought, but it never came of anything. It happened a couple times. So, madam uh madam manager, I'm going to propose that you bring forth legislation.
You shaking your hair? >> I think in the past what we've done is we brought legislation to um remaining of the funds to so going forward it was done. >> It was done on the DIS. >> It was done on the D. Yes.
>> Okay. So, I'm recorded the child $1,500. I agree. >> What does our current legislation say? >> I would have to pull it. >> I I don't have a problem going to the child. It's just if our legislation says the school, we just need to change it. I
mean, that's just a that's a easy >> So, we check it before anything is done because it we still have to bring it back to the commission for you guys to award it. >> Well, it didn't come the same time. >> We'll check come the same time. also put in there so we don't have to do this again that any at any moment if you
don't get the number of scholarships that the the remaining will be divided amongst the awardies something like that because we do up to $5,000. >> Yes. >> And then it goes to the child or or give them the choice. You can take it or
school. Give them the choice. >> You give me a choice. I'm taking them. >> Exactly. >> Exactly. >> All right. But that's that's where I'm at with it. But I hope hopefully I would like to see that next meeting because we also a lot of our students are and we
had this issue before we waited a we did one time we did it like almost August and we had to try to get the the money to the so can we bring it by next meeting with those changes and then what we'll do is try to let's we'll move it up early so that we could like we always
do vote on it if it passes then we'll present at that time we'll pull the item. >> Thank you. Thank you, Madam Manager. >> I don't have anything further. >> All right. All right. Any questions to the manager on her report,
>> Mr. Mayor? Um, vice may >> um, of course I had submitted some things that the manager is already working on, but one other item and I guess it's it goes to some of the areas that are not necessarily in the city but they're part of
unincorporated which encompasses district one and or district 2. Um, the area I'm referring to right now is the area um along northwest 32nd from 135th to 119. Um, I can see your face expression. You
know what I'm talking about. But I think that's district two, correct? Um, have we reached out to them? >> Yes. >> And what was what has been the response? >> So, they would come, they would pick up, but then they get right back. So, we're constantly sending emails to them
because I'm constantly riding by and I'm sending them Mr. Carney and he I'm copied on the emails. He's sending it. He's making sure Melanie Burke is copied on there and they'll come and pick up the items. But don't doesn't that district have like a cleaning program? Because most of them have cleaning programs.
>> It's not done. It's not routinely done. >> So it's not part of their Have we requested that? I mean, I know we request to get it clean, but can it become a part of their district cleaning whatever program they do >> so it can make sure it's in the loop as opposed having to call
>> because it seems to be like you say just reoccurring. Yes, it And the other question, have we suggested to them cameras or something? Cuz some of that is like so obvious of dumping and whatever. >> No, we have not suggested that. >> Well, you can ask is I mean they can
only say no cuz it's reoccurring and although it's district two and or not our total responsibility in the sense people coming into the city andor leaving, that's still a reflection on us. So, if you can at least make that
request um and and hopefully we get some um traction on it. I know it did get it did get pulled the past with the trash recepticles and things of that nature of where they're going to um be going, etc.
If you could get us that um list initially because I know it's going to be phased in over a period of time so we can at least be aware of it. Um the other items I sent to you. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. >> Mr. mayor by me. >> Madam manager, I know we spoke earlier about the the summer uh job program.
Please, I got a after I left your office today, I got another call from another residents that they received the email, but it's been 4 days and nobody's called them or anything. And in the summer, we're in at the end of the second week
of, you know, camp even. So, to stay on that like ride their back. Yes, we are. And if you have that contact information, please give it to us. So, Miss Walker, she's she's speaking directly to them on a regular because we're getting those calls as well. >> Okay. I'll send her the I think it's
like three of them that's been calling me that I'll send to her. >> Okay. >> Okay. Thank you. >> And that's why I suggested that career source cuz we all got those calls come to city hall and we put it out that this is the documents you need. They come to city hall and they register and hire right on the spot. >> Well, they're going they're going
downstairs >> but they're not getting help. They're not. They're getting the runarounds. So that's why they're coming to us and we have to intervene. >> What's the difference? Well, talk about that. I was saying last year, but >> they have different staff. That's the deal. >> Uh Okay. >> Yep. >> All right.
[laughter] All right. I'm I'm good. Only thing I will suggest, Madam Manager, because I'm very concerned about all these fires that seem to be in Opaaka, and it was like one right after the other. Um, I don't know if we can talk to the fire
department, maybe do some kind of assessment or investigation because I don't think these things are random. And I told you that because it happened over here in Cairo Lane and then the very next week it happens again in a similar style junkyard the same way. So I'm It
smells like arson to me. Smells like arson to me. And this is not the This has happened like the deficit time. It's been a lot this year and it's always the same style. So add that in your report because I know you you adding something
to do and rest would like you to reach out to the fire department on that. All right. Any other concerns or questions to the manager. I will say madam manager, thank you for the hurricane presentation that you did in the other room. It was awesome. We have some residents that came out and got the bags and I know that Brandon has a lot of bags left over [laughter] because y'all
ordered a lot. Um, moving on to our um, uh, we don't have any official board reports. We can do um, mayor and commission reports. Um, Commissioner Bass, you want to go? All right. Um,
mine's I'll start. Mine is on the financial oversight, but you already answered my questions, so I'm good. But I am eager to hear about the um, efficiency audit findings, and I'll go. So, quick announcements. Um the city of Opaaka Police Department is having a
community meeting tomorrow right here in the chambers um with our own chief of police Dr. Robin Starks and the assistant director for department of community service and the director of Miami Day Corrections and Rehabilitation Department. So that is tomorrow at 6:00
PM. So come out and learn um what we're doing in our criminal justice system. That's right, Chief. Okay. Also, um, starting this Friday, we have UHI that will be doing mobile dental services at
our they'll be parked what mobile dental services. It's going to be here, right? >> No, it's the historic city hall. >> Yeah, the address is not here. The address is not here. That's Oh, mobile dental services. Um, but in order to um
use it, you have to be pre you have to pre-register with UHI clinic, which is right here at 870 Fisherman Street, and they will sign you up. The only thing that you patients must not have dental insurance, proof of income required, and must meet the poverty poverty
guidelines. So, if you need dental is, you can go there. Also, I want to invite everybody out to the Rose Titus Prayer Garden Ribbon Cutting, which is Thursday, July 2nd. So, that is next week, Thursday, July 2nd at 6 PM. And on
that same day, as we do monthly, you know, our city has partnered with um our tax collector's office, Mr. Dario Fernandez, and they bring we started bringing government to the people. So, they'll be on site um for our Tconnect. So, driver's license renewals, ID renewals, car registration renewals, um
donor restriction, handicap permits, and anything that you need, you can get it here, and it'll be here from 9 to 4 on next Thursday as well. Um, Vice Mayor, >> thank you, Mr. Mayor. Um, I guess because I put in the report, the manager
tried to um get ahead of it. Um the fiscal responsibility and accountability as the mayor mentioned um you said you're waiting for a response from them now on an update.
Okay. Um yeah we need to really stay on that. Um of course Ingram playground installation. What what's going on with the Ingram Park playground? And I know there was a slow up because we're doing sidewalks and stuff like that, but what what's the hold up on the playground
itself, funding? It's a funding. Um I did speak to budget to see where we can get that from. They are looking to try to find some funds, but it's the
funding. It wasn't it wasn't a part of our budget. Madam manager, I'm sorry, vice mayor. I thought I thought it was a that wasn't a fur. >> No, we had we had um Sherbandi and we had Seagull Park. We didn't get anything
for Ingram Park, >> but this commission passed for playgrounds for both parks because we knew Ferd was covering Shabbandi and we did not want England to be left out. And you you was able to
recapture Shabbandi because that was about to be whatever. So I get that. >> Um which we never cut the ribbon by the way but that's another story. >> No seagull but the idea I mean that's seagull >> but the idea of Ingram we knew we had to do funding
or have funding because we needed to do it. We do not want one. Now originally what my understanding was because we were doing a lot of sidewalk and some of the repairs of the concrete inside that delayed it and I you know we I see the improvement on that. So now you're
telling me it's a straight funding. >> Yes, it is. It's a funding issue. Um it's it's not lost. We are trying to put put it a part of our budget amendment that we're submitting to the commission, but it's definitely a funding issue because it was never budgeted. >> Okay. And I'm going to take I'm going to move this meeting fast cuz my colleagues
I'm going to do a briefing moment here. >> That $125,000. >> Yeah. No, no, no. >> We have to use it for the Carol Lane item that was passed at the last commission meeting, >> the assessment. >> See, but here's the point I'm making.
You're saying that now residents didn't hear that. I mean, they didn't know that. Cuz if you had to pass that, what we going to find 25,000? you going to take it out of that line item and left 21,000. I'm saying the residents over there because we said we're going
to do a playground and we've got two new playgrounds. Beautiful. We need to do a playground. So, I am suggesting to you that Carol, wherever you going to instruct, that's fine, but that playground needs
to take place. Yes, it's a it's going to be a part of the um budget amendment that will be coming to the commission. Um whether it's from community development or somewhere else, we are putting that >> budget. Yes, that that's long over overdue. So, we need to get that playground. That's why I brought it up.
>> Would that be this fiscal year or you looking at next fiscal? >> It's going to be funded in this fiscal year budget. That's why >> you said the budget budget amendment. Yeah. >> Yeah. What? >> No, we're good. I just want to >> No, it's this fiscal year. budget amendment. If it was next budget, then
I'll be proposing in the ne upcoming budget and I'm not um next year's budget is going to be tight. So, we're going to try to put it in this year's budget. >> And then my next question is Oh, I'm sorry. Go >> ahead. Possibility. Is this something
that we can actually do in this budget? >> Yes. Yes. >> Oh, okay. Well, that ends my questions. Go ahead, Michael. >> Okay. And I I I know it's tough and tight, but we passed this a while back that we're going to get a playground done. And so we need to to to get it
done as quick as possible as whatever. So that's why I had it as an update because we knew we didn't initially budget it, but there's no way you can do playground on one or whatever, not do the other. And we passed legislation for all of our playgrounds to be done. So
I'm glad to hear that. Look forward to coming back. uh the city events and initiatives. You uh sent that to us like two minutes ago or when did you get yours, Commissioner? >> 2:53 p.m. >> Uh you got hers yet
>> in the parking lot. Um and I know the hours spent so I haven't looked at it either. Um and I I only am referencing it because obviously as we move forward in the budget process, we need to see which way we're going to go, what the commission is going to sponsor or not because the dollars are going to be
tight. So, I'll look at it because it was something that we had asked you the clerk to uh go back and revisit >> and and vice may with regards to that policy um like I put in the email um we're we're willing to meet with you individually everyone individually or collectively because we do know that we
would have to go through it. It's not >> okay. Well, I you know I prefer you can do collective but I I'm going to prefer um individual and I suggest that and then if you want to do collectively uh but we need to do that going forward anyway because we're right at the budget
process and most of the things dealing with the event policy if we're going to change it or what we're going to do will impact next year's budget. So we need to So you did submit it last minute. Okay. And so I look at it and of course the budget town hall you did send something
out. Um >> I'm going to have to propose additional dates because the date that I proposed is not good for everyone. So I'm g I'm going to give the >> you know I I know it was bad for me um because I really was trying to get a budget town hall in as well for the community, but obviously you need to
meet with us before you can get that far. And I know we're under some time constraints because our budget has to get to the state by August 1st. So I I don't I guess we'll wait on the new proposed dates, but I would encourage um
after your individual. Have you met with all of us individuals? >> I have. >> Okay. So now it's just a collective meeting. Okay. So hopefully you'll get a date that meets >> uh all of us because that's the other part going forward, the budget um town
hall. I know for meet me Monday in July, I'm going to still um talk a little bit about budget stuff from the angle of the property tax issue and all of that as well and that potential impact even though it's potentially year out if it
passes. So that's um good to um to know. So I guess from now on I'm going to put all them on the hearing. You'll have them all answered by the time we get to the >> I didn't answer all of them by >> No, no. Well, you gave the information. I I'll go through it. But um thank you
for that. Also um the prayer that we're still doing every first Wednesday is going to take place July 1st at 12:05 at the prayer garden. The mayor did mention the ribbon cutting. I have a lot of uh heartburn on
that, but I'll speak to you again individually on that um event or whatever that's supposed to be cuz it seems to be kind of moving target. And also July 2nd, we're going to be doing Farm Share. I did hear
mention the mayor mention and I know because of the holiday, they moved it up probably to the second. We got the reverse situation because Farm Share is doing their audit on July 1st. So they had asked us about the second which we agreed to um for Farm Share and we had
submitted I know we put in for the you know building and all that good stuff but that's the reason why I had to switch it just for this month because they're doing their own audit at FarmShare and couldn't accommodate um July 1st and rather than have our folks miss out on the opportunity for
receiving the items that's why we agreed to move it to the um second same time frame etc. So, I'm going to try to maybe have some flyer reminders, but you might have people kind of showing up or calling your office or calling the clerk for
that matter what happened to Farm Share because even though we put it out for a different date, you know, some people still may not remember for the 2nd of um July. Uh I will stop there because it's lateness of hours so Commissioner can
give her report. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. bombshare still it's going to be the same location just missing the date so I know you and when I was my assumption you probably moved yours because the holiday but it's no problem they'll just go from one to the to the other
>> thank you I don't have much tired okay um please come out for the 4th of July celebration which is on the 4th of July um at Ingram Park look forward to everyone coming out having having a great time. Thank you to Vice Mayor for
um the partnership that we did with the Junth celebration. It was really nice. Enjoyed it. And um bingo for July. I didn't want to cancel it. So um I changed it to July 17th.
Yeah. I I I I did a point of privilege and I moved it to July 17. So, we have to uh change it or cancel to July 17th. I rather change it. uh July 17th and
Commissioner Baz after walking on Saturday, I sat on my porch to get a breather and I was like, "Oh, look like they're having a a basketball game or something over there today." I completely forgot. Charge it to the
brain, not to my heart, cuz I would have been there. Um, I was just so glad to get a break till I'm so sorry I missed it, but I'll I'll catch the next one. I'm sorry. >> Yes, I saw the I saw I saw Don't leave
out the dress. Girls do what girls do. >> Thank you. >> But I had a suit on. [laughter] >> We about to uh we about to call uh we about to leave out. [laughter] I just want to say um that we want to keep we had two we lost two of our
residents um well the ones that I know of two of our residents Miss Shirley Kemp um whose services will be this Saturday at 11 at Royal Funeral Home and then the other one is Mr. Russell Riyals
whose services will also be at on Saturday at 59th Street um Pentecostal Church. And these are all of our residents, so we want to make sure that we're keeping their family in our prayers. >> Which one? >> Kirby White. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Oh, and Mr. Kirby White,
>> we have another resident. I don't know the name, but they're right on Pervvis. Um ah that was last week Sunday, I think. Um right on Pervvis. Uh when you leave our houses, you go to the left, that house on the right hand side that we
probably all put signs on their yards. >> Oh wow. >> Uh during um campaign season, >> I just want to make sure that we're keeping their families in our prayers and um sending strength to them. So thank you all for that. Can I get a motion?
>> Wait, wait, wait. I left out one thing. I I did do a breakfast of appreciation. Thank you guys so much for coming. um for our employees and I fed the police officers on Father's Day breakfast. I did.
That's it. >> I think you did that on purpose. >> Um can I get a motion to address? >> Moved by Commissioner Irving. >> Second by Vice May Kelly. This meeting is adjourned.