City Clommission Meeting

City Hall Commission Chambers 3650 NE 12 Avenue Oakland Park, Florida 33334 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 3, 2024, 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 Rosenwald. ROLL CALL Present: Also Present: Mayor Mitch Rosenwald City Manager David Hebert Commissioner Steven Arnst Sean Swartz, Assistant City Attorney Commissioner Aisha Gordon City Clerk Renee M. Shrout Commissioner Letitia Newbold Absent: Vice Mayor Tim Lonergan Mayor Rosenwald wished Vice Mayor Lonergan a speedy recovery. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance which was led by Chris Fischer, president of the Corals of Oakland Park Neighborhood Association. PROCLAMATIONS Water Conservation Month Commissioner Arnst moved to publish the proclamation. Commissioner Gordon seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Commissioner Arnst, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Mayor Rosenwald ABSENT: Vice Mayor Lonergan City Clerk Shrout read the proclamation which was presented to Molly Ferch, Environmental Sustainability Coordinator.

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES April 3, 2024 Page 2 ADDITIONS / CHANGES / DELETIONS  Mayor Rosenwald pulled Item 4, Approval to Purchase "Compliance Pro", an Avenu Insights and Analytics Short-Term Rental (STR) Management Software Solution, from the Consent Agenda to be discussed during Resolutions and Miscellaneous. Commissioner Arnst moved to amend the Agenda. Commissioner Newbold seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Commissioner Arnst, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Mayor Rosenwald ABSENT: Vice Mayor Lonergan Commissioner Arnst moved to adopt the amended Agenda. Commissioner Newbold seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Commissioner Arnst, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Mayor Rosenwald ABSENT: Vice Mayor Lonergan PRESENTATIONS City Facilities Presentation Sierra Marrero, Director of Engineering and Community Development, provided staff’s presentation. She reported on construction inflation, extreme material cost escalations, supply- chain bottlenecks, labor shortages, continued volatility in materials costs and availability and lengthened lead times for both production and deliver. She reviewed the Bond Implementation Goals and noted due to construction inflation the current Bond Budget’s deficit was $17,040,381. She explained the Cost Management Process and stated the city has $12,246,202 in pending grant applications. The following projects have been competed: North Andrew Gardens Community Center; City Park Phase I; Municipal Building; 250 Building. Ms. Marrero reviewed the status and scope of work on the following ongoing projects:  Fire Station 9 – Grant Awarded $2.5 million o Estimated completion – Summer 2024  Public Works Facility – Grants awarded $1 million o Estimated completion – Fall 2024  Dr. Carter G. Woodson Park – Grants awarded: $751,268  Oakland Park Sky – Completion late 2024 or early 2025  Fire Station 87 Phase 1 – Grants awarded $833,744 o Estimated completion – Spring 2024  Fire Station 87 Phase 2 o In Design phase  Collins Building Renovations – Grants awarded $2.5 million o In Design phase  Fire Station 20 – Grants awarded $1.08 million o Estimated completion 2025

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES April 3, 2024 Page 3  Fire Station 20 o New Fire Stations 20 located on the SE corner of Powerline Road and Prospect Road. Currently in the design phase.  City Park Phase 2 & 3 o Grants awarded $1.3 Million o Scope of work: Library, open air seating and Performance Space, 2 parking lots, Gazebo/pavilion, butterfly garden, urban forest and exercise area and jogging trail. She reviewed the continuity of operations while departments are relocated to new facilities. City Manager Hebert discussed the library transition and operations at Collins Community center. Commission members indicated their approval of the status and appreciation to staff. They all look forward to completion of the facility projects. Mayor Rosenwald inquired how confident City Manager Hebert was regarding the shortfall and grants. City Manager Hebert did not wish to speculate and acknowledged the possibly considerable deficit. He pointed out there was significant time between now and their estimated completion date to obtain new grants. There were many ideas to explore for cost savings and he was cautiously optimistic. Mayor Rosenwald inquired about the library and City Manager Hebert replied there were many ideas, but no concrete decision or plan yet. They had committed to building the library at City Park. He stated people were experiencing the library differently now and they were considering how to envision the library for the present and the future. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution of Support for a Grant Application to Broward County for the 50th Year CDBG Program. Advertising for this public hearing appeared in the Sun-Sentinel on March 17, 2024. Sierra Marrero, Director of Engineering and Community Development provided staff’s presentation. The Public Hearing was held as advertised – There were no speakers. Commissioner Arnst moved to approve awarding $15,000 each to Light of the World Clinic and Women in Distress. Commissioner Newbold seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Commissioner Arnst, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Mayor Rosenwald ABSENT: Vice Mayor Lonergan Commissioner Arnst moved to adopt the resolution. Commissioner Gordon seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Commissioner Arnst, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Mayor Rosenwald

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES April 3, 2024 Page 4 ABSENT: Vice Mayor Lonergan The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2024-061 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE ALL APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT THE 50TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) APPLICATION TO BROWARD COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 2. 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.  Chris Fischer – 3711 NE 13th Avenue, commented on City Manager Hebert’s remarks regarding the library and pointed out that the library was also a community center and served people who needed access to computers. He requested more information on the direction the City was taking on the library. Due to the deterioration of the Alpha Omega Church he requested a timeline for the demolition as the property.  Bob Chinick – 5217 NE 2nd Terrace, stated he was excited about plans for the library; He asked for assistance because of a recent violation citation he received on his property by Code Enforcement. He explained in 2021, when he purchased the home, it had artificial turf on the yard. The City adopted a new landscape code in 2022 that prohibited the artificial turf and he received a citation under that new code. He stated, “the standards say they apply to effectively the date that they were passed, they apply to new construction or major renovations.” He requested advice on how to proceed since he has the artificial turn prior to the code new and asked about his property being grandfathered. CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Arnst moved to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of Items 3, 5, 6, and 7. Item 4 was pulled from the Consent Agenda during Additions/Changes/Deletions. Commissioner Newbold seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Commissioner Arnst, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Mayor Rosenwald ABSENT: Vice Mayor Lonergan 3. Approval of Minutes - March 6, 2024 Approved on consent. (Item 4 was pulled from the Consent Agenda during Additions/Changes/Deletions) 4. Approval to Purchase "Compliance Pro", an Avenu Insights and Analytics Short- Term Rental (STR) Management Software Solution, from authorized reseller, Carahsoft.

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES April 3, 2024 Page 5 5. Authorization for the Use of City of Deerfield Beach Contracts for Procuring Water Meter Fittings and Water Line Accessories Adopted on consent. The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2024-063 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE CITY OF DEERFIELD BEACH CONTRACT RENEWAL #ITB 2018-19/12, SOLICITED AND AWARDED ON BEHALF OF THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA PURCHASING COOPERATIVE GROUP, TO PURCHASE WATER METER FITTINGS AND WATER LINE ACCESSORIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 6. Purchase of Equipment for Parks/Grounds Maintenance Division Adopted on consent. The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2024-064 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF PARKS/GROUNDS AGRICULTURE AND LAWN EQUIPMENT FROM HECTOR TURF PIGGYBACKING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S AGRICULTURE AND LAWN EQUIPMENT CONTRACT 2510190-21-STC - FLORIDA OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT, INC.; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7. Purchase of One (1) Ford F250 for Public Works Department Adopted on consent. The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2024-065 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) NEW FORD F250 PICKUP TRUCK FROM DUVAL FORD FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, PARKS MAINTENANCE DIVISION PIGGYBACKING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FLORIDA SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION (FSA) CONTRACT #FSA 22-VEL31.0; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES April 3, 2024 Page 6 RESOLUTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS (Item 4 was pulled from the Consent Agenda during Additions/Changes/Deletions) 4. Approval to Purchase "Compliance Pro", an Avenu Insights and Analytics Short- Term Rental (STR) Management Software Solution, from authorized reseller, Carahsoft. City Manager Hebert described how the software would help with monitoring. Commissioner Arnst moved to adopt the resolution. Commissioner Newbold seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Commissioner Arnst, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Mayor Rosenwald ABSENT: Vice Mayor Lonergan The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2024-062 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF COMPLIANCE PRO, A SHORT-TERM RENTAL (STR) MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE SOFTWARE SOLUTION HOSTED BY AVENU ANALYTICS & INSIGHTS; PIGGYBACKING THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND PRICING OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA ALTERNATIVE CONTRACT SOURCE (ACS) CONTRACT NO 43230000-16- NASPO-ACS TO PURCHASE THIS SOLUTION FROM AUTHORIZED RESELLER, CARAHSOFT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 8. Code Enforcement Board Appointments - Two (2) Members Commissioner Arnst moved to reappoint Karl Albertson and to appoint Peter Cooper to the Code Enforcement Board. Commissioner Gordon seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Commissioner Arnst, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Mayor Rosenwald ABSENT: Vice Mayor Lonergan Commissioner Arnst moved to adopt the resolution. Commissioner Newbold seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Commissioner Arnst, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Mayor Rosenwald ABSENT: Vice Mayor Lonergan

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES April 3, 2024 Page 7 The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2024-066 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA APPOINTING TWO (2) MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 9. REPORTS FROM THE CITY COMMISSION Commissioner Arnst commented as follows: 1) Thanked everyone who had attended the Easter Egg hunt event on Saturday, especially Sal's Towing and the Fire Fighters Benevolent Association who were instrumental in the event. He noted there had been four golden eggs with special prizes. 2) Expressed condolences to John O'Connor who had recently lost his wife Julie. Together, they had operated The Cookie Shop in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea for many years. 3) Hoped everyone had a great Easter. Commissioner Newbold commented as follows: 1) Thanked everyone who attended this meeting and provided their comments. 2) Attended the Easter Egg Hunt event, which was great and noted the event is growing. She acknowledged the Kiwanis Club members who helped set up the event. 3) Attended Career Day at Lloyd Estates Elementary School and shared it was great talking to the children about their future. 4) Stated she was on a quest to develop a green thumb and become a “Green Queen”. She attended Earth Day in Hollywood recently where they showed ways to combat global warming. She was impressed with Compost for Life which recycled perishable items to create good soil. She encouraged everyone to plant trees. 5) Thanked Chris Fischer, whose HOA provided information about the Broward County Property Appraiser’s deed fraud protection program. 6) She attended the recent MPO State of the Region event. 7) She was looking forward to Dancing in the Streets on Friday. 8) She expressed condolences to Mr. O’Connor on his wife’s passing. 9) Thanked City Manager Hebert for checking on her recently. 10) Sent condolences to her niece, who recently lost her infant son. Commissioner Gordon commented as follows: 1) Extended condolences to Commissioner Newbold and her family on their recent loss. 2) Missed the Easter Egg hunt and the MPO regional event, but thanked those who reached out to her when she was ill. 3) Acknowledged Chris Fischer's request for an update on the Alpha Mega Church demolition. 4) Thanked Ms. Marrero and Charlene Montgomery for hitting the ground running and doing a great job in their new positions.

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES April 3, 2024 Page 8 5) Collaborated with Mayor Rosenwald at the Career Day event at Lloyd Estates Elementary School. She thanked Principal Shawn Allen and her staff. 6) Shared residents’ concerns about the dog park and reminded visitors to be responsible. 7) Reminded everyone that Dancing in the Streets would be on Friday, April 5 from 6-10 PM. Mayor Rosenwald commented as follows: 1) Expressed condolences to Commissioner Newbold, Commissioner Arnst and Commissioner Gordon for their recent loss and difficult times. 2) Stated staff would get back to Mr. Fischer on the timeline for the Alpha Omega Church demolition. 3) Took a tour of Fire Station 9 and reported the City was taking care of its fire fighters. 4) Stated they were still working on the meeting with the School Board members and Superintended Licata. 5) Received recommendations for enhancing the permitting process and shared these with Mr. Ostroff, who would work on the customer service aspect. 6) Attended Career Day at Lloyd Estates Elementary School with Commissioner Gordon. They had discussed voting and what issues were important to the kids. 7) Thanked City Manager Hebert and his staff for all their efforts. BSO Captain Anna Murillo Quigley introduced the new command for District 12. REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 10. Grant Summary Report City Manager Hebert appreciated Commissioner Newbold’s suggestions regarding new ways to enhance the City’s tree canopy and increase sustainability. REPORTS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY 11 City Attorney's Report - April 3, 2024 ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at: 8:02 PM. CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA _____________________________________ MITCH ROSENWALD, MAYOR ATTEST: ____________________________________ RENEE M. SHROUT, CMC, CITY CLERK