City Commission Meeting

City Hall Commission Chambers 3650 NE 12 Avenue Oakland Park, Florida 33334 DRAFT MINUTES CITY COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 4, 2023, 6:30 P.M. The regular meeting of the City Commission of the City of Oakland Park, Florida was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Gordon. ROLL CALL Present: Also Present: Mayor Aisha Gordon Assistant City Manager Allyson Love Vice Mayor Mitch Rosenwald City Attorney D J Doody Commissioner Steven Arnst City Clerk Renee M. Shrout Commissioner Tim Lonergan Commissioner Letitia Newbold PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATIONS Fire Prevention Week - October 7-13 Commissioner Arnst moved to publish the proclamation. Commissioner Lonergan seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Commissioner Lonergan, Commissioner Arnst, Commissioner Newbold, Vice Mayor Rosenwald, Mayor Gordon City Clerk Shrout read the proclamation which was presented to Fire Chief Stephen Krivjanik and his team. National School Lunch Week - October 9-13 Commissioner Lonergan moved to publish the proclamation. Commissioner Arnst seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Commissioner Lonergan, Commissioner Arnst, Commissioner Newbold, Vice Mayor Rosenwald, Mayor Gordon

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES October 4, 2023 Page 2 City Clerk Shrout read the proclamation which was presented to Kelly Raben, Executive Assistant to School Board member Sarah Leonardi. Breast Cancer Awareness Month Commissioner Arnst moved to publish the proclamation. Commissioner Newbold seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Commissioner Lonergan, Commissioner Arnst, Commissioner Newbold, Vice Mayor Rosenwald, Mayor Gordon City Clerk Shrout read the proclamation and stated it would be mailed to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Domestic Violence Awareness Month Vice Mayor Rosenwald moved to publish the proclamation. Commissioner Lonergan seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Commissioner Lonergan, Commissioner Arnst, Commissioner Newbold, Vice Mayor Rosenwald, Mayor Gordon City Clerk Shrout read the proclamation which was presented to Susan Evans, Grants Manager, Women in Distress. National Community Planning Month Commissioner Arnst moved to publish the proclamation. Commissioner Newbold seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Commissioner Lonergan, Commissioner Arnst, Commissioner Newbold, Vice Mayor Rosenwald, Mayor Gordon City Clerk Shrout read the proclamation which was presented to Peter Schwarz, Director of Community and Economic Development and his team. ADDITIONS / CHANGES / DELETIONS  Commissioner Arnst pulled Item 7, City Aid to Non-Profits Program from the Consent Agenda, to be discussed under Resolutions and Miscellaneous.  Vice Mayor Rosenwald pulled Item 5, 2019 JAG Funding Agreement from the Consent Agenda to be discussed under Resolutions and Miscellaneous. Commissioner Arnst moved to amend the agenda. Vice Mayor Rosenwald seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Commissioner Lonergan, Commissioner Arnst, Commissioner Newbold, Vice Mayor Rosenwald, Mayor Gordon

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES October 4, 2023 Page 3 Commissioner Arnst moved to adopt the amended agenda. Commissioner Lonergan seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Commissioner Lonergan, Commissioner Arnst, Commissioner Newbold, Vice Mayor Rosenwald, Mayor Gordon PRESENTATIONS * Oktoberfest Presentation Christopher Casale, Assistant Director of Parks and Leisure Services, provided staff’s presentation. Rafael Grullon, Field Market Manager for Funky Buddha, stated Funky Buddha was excited to be co-hosting the event this year. He discussed the events and the food and beverages that would be available. * Florida League of Cities Award Presentation Scott Dudley, Florida League of Mayors Executive Director, presented the City Catalyst Grant award check for $2,375.00 to the City for 3 “little libraries” through the Business Watch project. Abeo Manning and Jesus Granadillo from Enterprise Fleet were also present. Heidi Burnett, Director of Library and Cultural Services, thanked the Florida League of Mayors for recognizing the project. Mr. Dudley also presented the inaugural Mayors Municipal Innovation Award for the City’s Seniors Food delivery program. * Broward County Update on Surtax Gretchen Cassini, Broward County Mobility Advancement Program Administrator, provided the presentation which included background information and transparency options. 130 municipal projects have been awarded or programed through fiscal year 2027. The program will sunset in 25 years. In the first 5 years, 319 projects have been completed including two Oakland Park projects Ms. Cassini described the upgrades in other components of traffic management. * School Board Quarterly Update Via Zoom, Kathleen Langan, Broward County Schools Program Director, provided the update. Commissioner Newbold inquired about building envelop improvements and Ms. Langan stated this was typically roofing, windows and doors. They restored landscaping after construction if it was part of the original scope. Vice Mayor Rosenwald requested a progress report on Rickards Middle School and Cody Keiss, Team Leader, stated they were bringing in the construction trailers and expanding the construction fences. Mr. Langan stated they were planning the groundbreaking for the end of October. Vice Mayor Rosenwald requested an update from Broward County School staff on school grades. Commissioner Lonergan thanked Ms. Langan for focusing attention back on the bond projects. Mayor Gordon was impressed with the progress of construction on the bond projects.

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES October 4, 2023 Page 4 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS At this time, any person will be allowed to speak on any matter that pertains to City business for a length of time not to exceed four minutes per person.  Merissa McConnell, Wander Shop owner, requested a way to expedite event requests. She stated she would like to find a way to host events that brought the community together. She was specifically concerned about the upcoming Small Business Saturday event on November 25.  Wallis Peterson – 1941 NW 36th Street, requested the City Commission to accept the LPA’s unanimous recommendation to deny the request for a land use change at 3501-3551 NW 31st Avenue. She stated this request went against the City’s comprehensive plan.  Iris Gomez – 3941 NE 13th Ave., was concerned about the City video recording residents, especially children, at events.  Nishi Gomez – 3941 NE 13th Ave., stated children should not be photographed without parental permission.  Joanne Daniel – NE 33 Street and NE 16 Avenue, spoke about safety and security. She requested more streetlights and more BSO patrols. She stated she did not feel safe after two incidents at her residence with a prowler.  Eric. Peterson – 1941 NW 36th Street, was concerned that the City had discontinued public participation in meetings via Zoom and email. He stated utilizing technology increased public involvement. He was also concerned about the proposal to amend the covenant for the property at 3501 NW 31st Avenue. He recalled the purpose of the existing covenant was to prevent the owner from doing what he now wanted to do. The owner had promised to create housing, not warehouses. CONSENT AGENDA Vice Mayor Rosenwald moved to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of items 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8. Items 5 and 7 were pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion under Resolutions and Miscellaneous. Commissioner Arnst seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Commissioner Lonergan, Commissioner Arnst, Commissioner Newbold, Vice Mayor Rosenwald, Mayor Gordon 2. Approval of Minutes - August 2, 2023 Approved on consent. 3. Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of General Planning Services Agreements. Adopted on consent. The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title:

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES October 4, 2023 Page 5 RESOLUTION R-2023-167 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CONTRACT RENEWALS FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO (2) YEARS WITH THE SEVEN (7) IDENTIFIED GENERAL PLANNING SERVICES CONSULTANTS FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 18, 2023, AND ENDING OCTOBER 17, 2025; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 4. Contract for GIS Services - Atkins Engineering Adopted on consent. The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2023-168 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT WITH ATKINS NORTH AMERICA, INC. PIGGYBACKING THE TERMS OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (FDEP) CONTRACT NO. BS136 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Item 5 was pulled from the Consent Agenda during Additions/Changes/Deletions) 5. 2019 JAG Funding Agreement - BSO and Oakland Park 6. Renewal of Perconti Data Systems (CD-Plus) Annual License and Maintenance Agreement. Adopted on consent. The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2023-170 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF PERCONTI DATA SYSTEMS INC., ANNUAL LICENSE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Item 7 was pulled from the Consent Agenda during Additions/Changes/Deletions) 7. City Aid to Non-Profits Program

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES October 4, 2023 Page 6 8. Second Amendment to the Participation Agreement for E-911 Communications System and Regional ILA Adopted on consent. The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2023-172 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE REGIONAL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK PROVIDING FOR COOPERATIVE PARTICIPATION IN A REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY INTRANET; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS (Item 5 was pulled from the Consent Agenda.) 5. 2019 JAG Funding Agreement - BSO and Oakland Park BSO Captain Anna Murillo Quigley discussed the programming for youth this funding would allow them to provide. Vice Mayor Rosenwald moved to adopt the resolution. Commissioner Lonergan seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Commissioner Lonergan, Commissioner Arnst, Commissioner Newbold, Vice Mayor Rosenwald, Mayor Gordon The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2023-169 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE THE FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK AND THE BROWARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE (BSO) FOR THE 2019 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE REIMBURSEMENT TO BSO FOR THE FUNDS UTILIZED IN OVERTIME UNDER THE 2019 JAG GRANT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Item 7 was pulled from the Consent Agenda.) 7. City Aid to Non-Profits Program Commission members discussed possible distribution contributions. Andrew Thompson, Chief Financial Officer, noted the rankings were intended as a tool, but the selections were ultimately up to the Commission.

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES October 4, 2023 Page 7 Following discussion, Commissioner Arnst moved to adopt the resolution with the following clarifications: Each Commissioner shall select one or two entities for one or two grants of $5,000 each [if there are two] or $10,000 [if there is one]; a Commissioner would be permitted to award funds to an organization another Commissioner had already chosen; after Commissioners made their selections, the remaining three highest-ranked entities would receive $10,000 each; non- profits would be permitted to include up to three testimonials from residents with their application. Vice Mayor Rosenwald seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Commissioner Lonergan, Commissioner Arnst, Commissioner Newbold, Vice Mayor Rosenwald, Mayor Gordon The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2023-171 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PROPOSED AID TO NON-PROFITS GRANT APPLICATION FORM AND REVISED SCORING CRITERIA; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 9. REPORTS FROM THE CITY COMMISSION Commissioner Arnst commented as follows: 1) Glad the Prospect Road property was being cleaned up. 2) Inquired the City Attorney Doody if he had reviewed the Solid Waste ILA and City Attorney Doody stated he had and recommended Commissioner Arnst vote in favor. Commissioner Newbold commented as follows: 1) Thanked everyone who had provided comments this evening, 2) Thanked Mr. Schwarz; Albert Margerum, Community Enhancement Supervisor; Brynt Johnson, Director of Engineering and Building Services and BSO, all of whom had helped remove the auto mechanic business operating out of a residence in the Lakeside neighborhood. 3) Attended several recent grand openings. and was happy to welcome new businesses. 4) Thanked Mark Dhooge at Kids in Distress and Family Central, who had shown her the services they provided. 5) Congratulated Desiree Avila, President of the Oakland Park Business Association. 6) Looking forward to attending the Oktoberfest event. Vice Mayor Rosenwald commented as follows: 1) Stated Allyson Love, Assistant City Manager, had done a great job while City Manager Hebert was away at a conference. 2) Attended the grand opening of the Black Flamingo and would attend an art gallery opening later this month.

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES October 4, 2023 Page 8 3) Stated that was a great school update and he would like to continue to partner with the Broward County School Board to increase school grades. 4) Thanked everyone who had provided comments this evening. He wanted to discuss public comments options when City Manager Hebert returned. Commissioner Lonergan commented as follows: 1) Thanked Ms. Love for always responding to their questions. 2) Excited for the Oktoberfest event. 3) Announced North Andrews Gardens Community Center ribbon cutting event will be held October 20, 2023. . 4) Attended the 2023 Broward Leaders Resilience Roundtable on Friday with Albert Carbon, Public Works Director. 5) Welcomed new businesses to the City. Mayor Gordon commented as follows: 1) Thanked Captain Quigley for doing a great job. 2) Thanked Ms. Love for filling in for City Manager Hebert and Mr. Thompson for his presence tonight. 3) Thanked Mr. Schwarz and his staff for their hard work and for attending the meeting. 4) Attended the Oaklyn ribbon cutting and thanked the Deitchman family. She remarked it was a beautiful building. REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER Ms. Love reported the pavement projects were in the permit process. 10. Floodplain Management Plan - Progress Report 2023 REPORTS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY 11 City Attorney's Report - October 4, 2023 ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at: 8:58 PM. CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA _____________________________________ AISHA GORDON, MAYOR ATTEST: ____________________________________ RENEE M. SHROUT, CMC, CITY CLERK