Code Enforcement Board Meeting

City Hall Commission Chambers 3650 NE 12 Avenue Oakland Park, Florida 33334 MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING JULY 10, 2025, 6:30 P.M. The regular meeting of the Code Enforcement Board of the City of Oakland Park, Florida was called to order at 6:30 P.M. by Board Chair Albertson. Anyone addressing the Board was sworn in. Present: Karl Albertson, Chair Dennis Buchta, Vice Chair Paul Burns Sal Gatanio Debbie Loparo Dawn Whittenberg Not Present: Randall Pierce Barry Wylie [Alt.] Staff Present: Diana Cimadevilla, Board Secretary Detective Chuck Howard, BSO Walter Fenton, Code Enforcement Supervisor Code Officers: Wilson Quintero, Gilbert Venero, Ted Scardina A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Chair Albertson. B. MINUTES - April 10, 2025 and May 9, 2024 Ms. Whittenberg made a motion to approve the April 10, 2025 and May 9, 2024 minutes. Mr. Buchta seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Mr. Buchta, Mr. Burns, Mr. Gatanio, Ms. Loparo, Ms. Wittenberg, Chair Albertson C. NEW CASES 1. CE CASE: CB25 081 CODE202504000013151 4611 NE 4 AVE OFFICER: Wilson Quintero OWNER: CUCCHETTI, STEFANO MACCHI, MARIA CRISTINA SEC.24.69(B)(1)(E) Pool Water SEC.24.79.1(E)(5)(B) Exterior surface maintenance – building paint SEC.24.79.1(E)(5)(C) Exterior surface maintenance – fence SEC.24.80(B)(3)(C) Off Street Parking – Driveway needs painting SEC.8.7(A) Overgrowth Officer Quintero presented into evidence notices, photos, affidavits and certified mail information. He recommended ordering compliance within 30 days or a fine of $100 per day, per violation. Pierre Porchiola, the tenant’s son, said the owners lived overseas and his father, the tenant, was in a wheelchair. He said he was doing his best but his funds were limited. He requested 90-120 days. Supervisor

City of Oakland Park Code Enforcement Board Meeting MINUTES July 10, 2025 Page 2 Fenton recommended 15 days for the pool and overgrowth and 60 days for the other violations. Ms. Loparo made a motion to find a violation of the stated codes and ordered compliance with SEC.24.69(B)(1)(E) and SEC.8.7(A) by 7/30/25 on or before July 30, 2025 or a fine of $150 per day, per violation thereafter. There was also a $175 administrative fee. The violator is ordered to contact the Code Enforcement Division to re-inspect the property to verify compliance with this order. Ms. Whittenberg seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Mr. Buchta, Mr. Burns, Mr. Gatanio, Ms. Loparo, Ms. Wittenberg, Chair Albertson Ms. Loparo made a motion to find a violation of the stated codes and ordered compliance with SEC.24.79.1(E)(5)(B), SEC.24.80(B)(3)(C) and SEC.24.79.1(E)(5)(C) by 9/10/25 or a fine of $150 per day, per violation thereafter. The violator is ordered to contact the Code Enforcement Division to re-inspect the property to verify compliance with this order. Mr. Gatanio seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Mr. Buchta, Mr. Burns, Mr. Gatanio, Ms. Loparo, Ms. Wittenberg, Chair Albertson 2. CE CASE: CB25 082 - COMPLIED CODE202504000013106 100 NE 51 ST OFFICER: Wilson Quintero OWNER: FLANAGAN, PETER H/E OTOYA, LUIS SEC.24.105 Section 1 (A)(5)(D) 3. CE CASE: CB25 083 CODE202504000013135 5433 NE 1 TER OFFICER: Wilson Quintero OWNER: LEONE, CHEYENNE SEC.24.65 Unlicensed Vehicles SEC.24.79.1(E)(5)(E) Accessory Structure Maintenance SEC.24.80(I)(3) Grass Parking Residential - Complied SEC.24.94(A) Swale Obstruction SEC.8.7(A) Overgrowth - Complied Officer Quintero presented into evidence notices, photos, affidavits and certified mail information. He recommended ordering compliance by 8/10/25 or a fine of $100 per day, per violation. Cheyenne Leone, owner, requested 90 days because the car belonged to someone who needed to rent a storage unit. She was in the process of repairing the cement wall and would clean the swale once the car was removed. Ms. Whittenberg made a motion to find a violation of the stated codes and ordered compliance on or before August 25, 2025 or a fine of $150 per day, per violation thereafter. There was also a $175 administrative fee. The violator is ordered to contact the Code Enforcement Division to re-inspect the property to verify compliance with this order. Ms. Loparo seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Mr. Buchta, Mr. Burns, Mr. Gatanio, Ms. Loparo, Ms. Wittenberg, Chair Albertson

City of Oakland Park Code Enforcement Board Meeting MINUTES July 10, 2025 Page 3 4. CE CASE: CB25 087 - COMPLIED CODE202505000013242 5365 NE 5 AVE OFFICER: Wilson Quintero OWNER: LUVVIVA LLC SEC.24.94(A) Swale Obstruction 5. CE CASE: CB25 085 CODE202505000013218 4097 NE 6 AVE OFFICER: Ted Scardina OWNER: PAPALAZAROU REV TR PAPALAZAROU, ALEXIA TRUSTEE SEC.24.79.1(D)(3) Outdoor Storage Officer Scardina presented into evidence notices, photos, affidavits and certified mail information. He recommended ordering compliance by 7/21/25 or a fine of $150 per day. Mike Berk, business owner, said he was working to comply and had recent photos. Officer Scardina said Mr. Berk was close to compliance and recommended 10 days for him to finish. Mr. Buchta made a motion to find a violation of the stated code and ordered compliance on or before July 21, 2025 or a fine of $150 per day thereafter. There was also a $175 administrative fee. The violator is ordered to contact the Code Enforcement Division to re-inspect the property to verify compliance with this order. Mr. Gatanio seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Mr. Buchta, Mr. Burns, Mr. Gatanio, Ms. Loparo, Ms. Wittenberg, Chair Albertson 6. CE CASE: CB25 086 - COMPLIED CODE202505000013205 220 NE 40 CT 1-3 OFFICER: Ted Scardina OWNER: JOHN COSTA SEC.13.8(A) Trash Receptacle SEC.24.65 Unlicensed Vehicles SEC.8.7(B) Trash/graffiti 7. CE CASE: CB25 088 CODE202506000013351 3951 NW 3 AVE OFFICER: Ted Scardina OWNER: LORI QUINTERO SEC.24.65 Unlicensed Vehicles SEC.24.80(I)(3) Grass Parking Residential - Complied SEC.8.7(B) Trash/graffiti Officer Scardina presented into evidence notices, photos, affidavits and certified mail information. He recommended ordering compliance within 21 days or a fine of $150 per day, per violation. Ms. Whittenberg made a motion to find a violation of stated codes and ordered compliance on or before August 1, 2025 or a fine of $150 per day, per violation thereafter. There was also a $175 administrative fee. The violator is ordered to contact the Code Enforcement Division to re-inspect the property to verify compliance with this order. Mr. Buchta seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Mr. Buchta, Mr. Burns, Mr. Gatanio, Ms. Loparo, Ms. Wittenberg, Chair Albertson

City of Oakland Park Code Enforcement Board Meeting MINUTES July 10, 2025 Page 4 8. CE CASE: CB25 089 CODE202505000013280 4421 NW 19 AVE OFFICER: Ted Scardina OWNER: D GREEN INVESTMENTS LLC 5.3(A) Permits required Officer Scardina presented into evidence notices, photos, affidavits and certified mail information. He recommended ordering compliance within 60 days or a fine of $150 per day. Ms. Loparo made a motion to find a violation of stated code and ordered compliance on or before September 10, 2025 or a fine of $150 per day thereafter. There was also a $175 administrative fee. The violator is ordered to contact the Code Enforcement Division to re-inspect the property to verify compliance with this order. Ms. Whittenberg seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Mr. Buchta, Mr. Burns, Mr. Gatanio, Ms. Loparo, Ms. Wittenberg, Chair Albertson 9. CE CASE: CB25 090 - COMPLIED CODE202503000013035 1930 NW 32 ST OFFICER: Gilbert Venero OWNER: SUNSET FLA INC 7.153(A) Vacation Rental Registration Requirement 10. CE CASE: CB25 091 CODE202505000013196 . N POWERLINE RD OFFICER: Gilbert Venero OWNER: ALMAVI ENTERPRISES SEC.8.7(A) Overgrowth Officer Venero presented into evidence notices, photos, affidavits and certified mail information. He recommended ordering compliance within 10 days or a fine of $250 per day. He also requested a health and safety threat designation. Ms. Loparo made a motion to find a violation of stated code and that the violation and/or conditions causing the violation constitute a threat to public health, safety and welfare and ordered compliance on or before July 20, 2025 or a fine of $250 per day thereafter. There was also a $175 administrative fee. The violator is ordered to contact the Code Enforcement Division to re-inspect the property to verify compliance with this order. Mr. Buchta seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Mr. Buchta, Mr. Burns, Mr. Gatanio, Ms. Loparo, Ms. Wittenberg, Chair Albertson 11. CE CASE: CB25 092 CODE202503000013049 2001 NW 36 ST OFFICER: Gilbert Venero OWNER: CRIK HOLDINGS LLC 24.69(B)(3) Pool Fencing & Gates Required Officer Venero presented into evidence notices, photos, affidavits and certified mail information. He recommended ordering compliance within 15 days or a fine of $150 per day. He said the pool fence gate did not align or close properly.

City of Oakland Park Code Enforcement Board Meeting MINUTES July 10, 2025 Page 5 Mr. Buchta made a motion to find a violation of stated code and ordered compliance on or before July 25, 2025 or a fine of $250 per day thereafter. There was also a $175 administrative fee. The violator is ordered to contact the Code Enforcement Division to re-inspect the property to verify compliance with this order. Ms. Loparo seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Mr. Buchta, Mr. Burns, Mr. Gatanio, Ms. Loparo, Ms. Wittenberg, Chair Albertson 12. CE CASE: CB25 093 CODE202505000013194 2613 NW 18 TER Unit:1-5 OFFICER: Gilbert Venero OWNER: DYC LLC SEC.24.65 Unlicensed Vehicles SEC.24.79.1(D)(2) Outdoor Storage SEC.24.79.1(E)(5)(E) Accessory Structure Maintenance SEC.24.80(I)(3) Grass Parking Residential SEC.8.7(B) Trash/graffiti - Complied Officer Venero presented into evidence notices, photos, affidavits and certified mail information. He recommended ordering compliance within 30 days or a fine of $150 per day, per violation. Ms. Whittenberg made a motion to find a violation of stated codes and ordered compliance on or before August 10, 2025 or a fine of $200 per day, per violation thereafter. There was also a $175 administrative fee. The violator is ordered to contact the Code Enforcement Division to re-inspect the property to verify compliance with this order. Mr. Gatanio seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Mr. Buchta, Mr. Burns, Mr. Gatanio, Ms. Loparo, Ms. Wittenberg, Chair Albertson 13. CE CASE: CB25 094 - COMPLIED CODE202505000013181 . NW 18 TER OFFICER: Gilbert Venero OWNER: OAKLAND 95 LLC SEC.8.7(A) Overgrowth 14. CE CASE: CB25 095 CODE202505000013180 . NW 18 TER OFFICER: Gilbert Venero OWNER: 828 LAND TR GREGORY DURDEN PA TRUSTEE SEC.24.79.1(E)(5)(E) Accessory Structure Maintenance SEC.8.7(B) Trash/graffiti - Complied Officer Venero presented into evidence notices, photos, affidavits and certified mail information. He recommended ordering compliance by 8/10/25 or a fine of $150 per day, per violation. Roderick Harvey, property manager, provided current photos showing the trash had been cleared and the fence repaired. He said people dumped on the property. Officer Venero agreed about the dumping but had photos from earlier in the day showing the fence had not been repaired or replaced. As of the date of Mr. Harvey’s photos, the trash had been removed, but there was more today. Detective Howard said dumping was a City-wide problem and recommended installing cameras and signs on the site. Supervisor Fenton recommended 20 days to repair the fence and stated the trash violation was complied.

City of Oakland Park Code Enforcement Board Meeting MINUTES July 10, 2025 Page 6 Ms. Loparo made a motion to find a violation of the stated code and ordered compliance on or before August 15, 2025 or a fine of $150 per day thereafter. There was also a $175 administrative fee. The violator is ordered to contact the Code Enforcement Division to re-inspect the property to verify compliance with this order. Ms. Whittenberg seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Mr. Buchta, Mr. Burns, Mr. Gatanio, Ms. Loparo, Ms. Wittenberg, Chair Albertson 15. CE CASE: CB25 096 CODE202502000012952 2630 NW 20 AVE OFFICER: Gilbert Venero OWNER: BERRIOS, EDWIN GUARDADO, JESSICA SEC.24.64(B)(1) Commercial Vehicle Officer Venero presented into evidence notices, photos, affidavits and certified mail information. He recommended ordering compliance by 7/31/25 or a fine of $150 per day. Inspector Wilson Quintero acted as interpreter for the owner, Edwin Berrios. He requested 45 days to remove the vehicle because he did not have the proper license to drive the truck and wanted to sell it. Ms. Loparo made a motion to find a violation of the stated code and ordered compliance on or before July 31, 2025 or a fine of $150 per day thereafter. There was also a $175 administrative fee. The violator is ordered to contact the Code Enforcement Division to re-inspect the property to verify compliance with this order. Mr. Buchta seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Mr. Buchta, Mr. Burns, Mr. Gatanio, Ms. Loparo, Ms. Wittenberg, Chair Albertson 16. CE CASE: CB25 097 CODE202505000013198 3531 N ANDREWS AVE OFFICER: Gilbert Venero OWNER: DILLON FAM REV LIV TR DILLON, PAUL B & MARY L TRUSTEE 24.144(A)(3) Prohibited Signs Balloons/ Inflatable Officer Venero presented into evidence notices, photos, affidavits and certified mail information. He said the violation was now in compliance and requested a finding of fact that the violation had existed as cited and an order to remain in compliance. Paul Dillon, part owner, said he had spoken with the tenant about the signs. Mr. Buchta made a motion to find there had been a violation of the stated code and ordered the property be kept in compliance. A repeat violation could result in a fine of up to $500 per day. Ms. Loparo seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Mr. Buchta, Mr. Burns, Mr. Gatanio, Ms. Loparo, Ms. Wittenberg, Chair Albertson 17. CE CASE: CB25 098 CODE202506000013421 1850 NW 32 ST OFFICER: Gilbert Venero OWNER: GARCIA, ORLANDO SEC.24.145(A)(3)(A) Building Identification SEC.24.79.1(D)(2) Outdoor Storage

City of Oakland Park Code Enforcement Board Meeting MINUTES July 10, 2025 Page 7 Officer Venero presented into evidence notices, photos, affidavits and certified mail information. He recommended ordering compliance within 20 days or a fine of $150 per day, per violation. Ms. Loparo made a motion to find a violation of stated codes and ordered compliance on or before July 30, 2025 or a fine of $200 per day, per violation thereafter. There was also a $175 administrative fee. The violator is ordered to contact the Code Enforcement Division to re-inspect the property to verify compliance with this order. Ms. Whittenberg seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Mr. Buchta, Mr. Burns, Mr. Gatanio, Ms. Loparo, Ms. Wittenberg, Chair Albertson D. CERTIFICATIONS 1. CE CASE: CB24 036 CODE202405000012363 147 NW 43 ST OFFICER: Ted Scardina OWNER: ANDEL, JOHN Violation Amt. Per Day Compliance Date Resolution Date SEC.5.3(A) PERMITS REQUIRED $250 10/3/24 The original hearing was on 8/8/24 to be complied by 10/3/24 or a fine of $250 per day. The property remains out of compliance, the current fines total $70,000 and were continuing to accrue. There was also a $175 administrative fee. Ms. Loparo moved to impose and certify a fine of $250 per day, plus all costs. Ms. Whittenberg seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Mr. Buchta, Mr. Burns, Mr. Gatanio, Ms. Loparo, Ms. Wittenberg, Chair Albertson Lien certified $70,000 plus the $175 administration fee and lien processing fees. E. OLD BUSINESS None ADJOURN: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at: 8:14 PM. ____________________________________ Karl Albertson , Board Chair _______________________________ Diana Cimadevilla, Secretary