City Commission
Regular MeetingOpa-locka, FL · July 14, 2026
Agenda
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA
The City of Bright Opportunities
WORKSHOP
Agenda
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
12:00 PM
Commission Chambers
780 Fisherman Street, 3rd Floor
Opa-locka, FL 33054
City Commission
Mayor John H. Taylor Jr.
Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley
Commissioner Dr. Sherelean Bass
Commissioner Natasha L. Ervin
Commissioner Luis B. Santiago
Appointed Officials
City Manager Sha'mecca Lawson
City Attorney Burnadette Norris-Weeks
City Clerk Joanna Flores, CMC
SPEAKING BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION
NOTE: All persons speaking shall come forward and give your full name and address, and the
name and address of the organization you are representing.
There is a three (3) minute time limit for speaker/citizens forum and participation at all city
commission meetings and public hearings. Your cooperation is appreciated in observing the
three (3) minute time limit policy. If your matter requires more than three (3) minutes, please
arrange a meeting or an appointment with the City Clerk prior to the commission meeting. City
of Opa-locka Code of Ordinances Section 2-57
DECORUM POLICY
Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who become boisterous while
addressing the commission, shall be declared to be out of order by the presiding officer, and
shall be barred from further audience before the Commission by the presiding officer, unless
permission to continue or again address the commission be granted by the majority vote of the
commission members. City of Opa-locka Code of Ordinances Section 2-58
NOTICE TO ALL LOBBYISTS
Any person appearing in a paid or remunerated representative capacity before the city staff,
boards, committees and the City Commission is required to register with the City Clerk before
engaging in lobbying activities. City of Opa-locka Code of Ordinances Section 2-18
FLORIDA STATUTES, CHAPTER 285.0105
“If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board, Agency or Commission with
respect to the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, that person may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence
upon which the appeal is to be based.”
PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
How to watch the meeting
Members of the public can watch public meetings and public hearings
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City Commission Meetings are held in-person while allowing virtual participation. Members of
the public wishing to address the Commission may do so in person or virtually.
To participate virtually, please register by 12:00 p.m. on the scheduled meeting date via the
City of Opa-locka website at www.opalockafl.gov.
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA
“The City of Bright Opportunities”
AGENDA
WORKSHOP
July 14, 2026
12:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. INVOCATION:
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Agenda Items Only
6. PROPOSED FY 2027 BUDGET PRESENTATION:
1. FUND OVERVIEW
2. DIVISION REVIEWS
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. MILLAGE RATE
2. SPECIAL EVENTS
8. ADJOURNMENT:
For further information, please contact the Office of the City Clerk by telephone at (305)
953-2800 or email jflores@opalockafl.gov.
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