03-06-24 - Community Appearance Standards Update

City Hall Commission Chambers 3650 NE 12 Avenue Oakland Park, Florida 33334 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 6, 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 Vice Mayor Tim Lonergan City Attorney D J Doody Commissioner Steven Arnst City Clerk Renee Shrout Commissioner Aisha Gordon Commissioner Letitia Newbold PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge was led by Ditalia Lopez. PROCLAMATIONS 47th Annual Water Way Cleanup - March 2, 2024 Commissioner Arnst moved to publish the proclamation. Commissioner Newbold seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Commissioner Arnst, Vice Mayor Lonergan, Mayor Rosenwald City Clerk Shrout read the proclamation which was presented to Molly Ferch, Environmental Sustainability Coordinator. Youth Day - March 9, 2024 Vice Mayor Lonergan moved to publish the proclamation. Commissioner Arnst seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Commissioner Arnst, Vice Mayor Lonergan, Mayor Rosenwald

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES March 6, 2024 Page 2 City Clerk Shrout read the proclamation. Mayor Rosenwald presented the proclamation to former mayor Caryl Stevens along with the Youth Day Marshal sash and crown. ADDITIONS / CHANGES / DELETIONS  City Manager Hebert added the supplemental agenda, removing Item 1, Case #CD23-32T Text Amendment to amend Chapter 24 Section 24-69(B)(3) Pool Fencing from the agenda. Vice Mayor Lonergan moved to amend the agenda. Commissioner Arnst seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Commissioner Arnst, Vice Mayor Lonergan, Mayor Rosenwald Commissioner Arnst moved to approve the amended agenda. Commissioner Newbold seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Commissioner Arnst, Vice Mayor Lonergan, Mayor Rosenwald PRESENTATIONS * Piano Presentation Christopher Casale, Director of Parks and Leisure Services, provided a video demonstrating the player piano donated by Amos Chess. * Community Standards Update Brad Ostroff, Acting Director of Building and Community Services, and Albert Margerum, Community Enhancement Manager, provided staff’s presentation which included updates on the following working list: vehicle repair in residential areas, nuisance abatement, short term rental amendments, enforcement of development orders, billboards, bulk trash placement, pole signs, outdoor storage, west Oakland Park Boulevard Improvement, code lien settlements, top violators, and digital signs. Mayor Rosenwald inquired about the noise measuring and complaint process at a short-term rental property and other locations. City Manager Hebert explained noise measuring devises are being explored to alert property owners of a noise violation; however, statements provided to BSO non- emergency or Code Enhancement may also be sent to the Special Magistrate for action. Mayor Rosenwald inquired about exceptions to the bulk trash collection and City Manager Hebert informed the commission that staff was drafting a solid waste assessment exploring strategies as they are faced with an amount of bulk trash that exceeds the usual limit. Mayor Rosenwald inquired about code pertaining to business window coverings noting massage parlor windows tended to be 100% covered. Mr. Margerum confirmed the 15% advertising maximum on windows applies to all businesses. City Manager Hebert noted staff will take a deeper look at the requirement and will be addressed in the future.

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES March 6, 2024 Page 3 Mr. Margerum confirmed to Vice Mayor Lonergan that mobile food trucks stationed in Oakland Park are required to have a business tax license. Commissioner Arnst stated they should require new businesses to have the front of the building face the road. Mr. Ostroff agreed to take this under consideration. Commissioner Newbold asked about multiple cars on residential property and Mr. Margerum said cars were permitted as long as they were parked properly, licensed, registered and visibly tagged. Mr. Ostroff noted that the ordinance change regarding repairs to vehicles in residential areas will address a proliferation of vehicles on a property. Mayor Rosenwald inquired about industrial businesses at residences. Mr. Margerum stated the City could enforce signage, noise, and parking on grass issues. Mr. Ostroff stated odor issues could be addressed by the County agency. Mayor Rosenwald inquired about artificial turf and Mr. Ostroff stated they had recently revised design standards to indicate that 25% of ground cover could be artificial turf, but it must be ornamental. Mayor Rosenwald stated he would be open to revisiting the artificial turf ordinance. Mr. Ostroff confirmed for Commissioner Gordon that a home business, which had clients visit the premises, must have a business license. DJ confirmed that a HOA could prohibit client visitation via their bylaws. PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING 1. Case #CD23-32T | Text Amendment to amend Chapter 24 Section 24-69(B)(3) Pool Fencing - To consider amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 24 Land Development Code to address swimming pool safety barriers by specifically amending Section 24-69 "Patios, Pools and Excavations" Subsection (B)(3) "Pool Fencing" requiring final inspection, height, location, and maintenance requirements for swimming pool safety barriers. This Item was removed from the Agenda with the Supplemental Agenda. 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.  Abbey Ajayi – 1950 NE 6th Street, Pompano Beach, She congratulated Caryl Stevens for her role as grand marshal in the upcoming Youth Day parade; Ms. Ajayi stated she was the manager of the Broward County Tax Collector’s office for the past 8 years and wanted everyone to be aware of a new law that would make her office responsible to report to the State, not the County and they would be taking over drivers’ license offices. She added that the annual tax lien auction would be held online on May 28th. She is a candidate for the new office.

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES March 6, 2024 Page 4  Fitzgerald Budhoo – 720 NE 59th Court, wanted to make sure employees were aware of the input the City had received regarding infrastructure needs and the Comprehensive Plan; He stated he was now authorized to speak to department heads and with all the recent changers, would like website staff list updated; He reported to have attended the SAC meeting earlier in the day and stated there would be a hub for elementary schools at North Andrews Elementary this summer. He recommended the Parks Department get involved. CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Arnst moved to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of Items 3 through 9. Commissioner Newbold seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Commissioner Arnst, Vice Mayor Lonergan, Mayor Rosenwald 3. Approval of Minutes February 7, 2024 Approved on Consent. 4. Approval of Purchase from Piano Showcase Adopted on consent. The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2024-041 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A PIANO AND AUTOMATED PLAYER SYSTEM FROM PIANO SHOWCASE, INC.; PROVIDING FOR A BUDGET AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 5. Repair of Wastewater Pump by Xylem Water Solutions USA for Lift Station C-1 Adopted on consent. The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2024-042 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE SOLE SOURCE REPAIR OF A 90 HP SUBMERSIBLE WASTEWATER PUMP BY XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS USA; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES March 6, 2024 Page 5 6. Purchase of a Ford Maverick Pickup for Fire Rescue Department Adopted on consent. The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2024-043 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) FORD MAVERICK PICKUP TRUCK FROM DUVAL FORD PIGGYBACKING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF FLORIDA SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION (FSA) CONTRACT #FSA 23-VEL31.0; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7. Resolution Renewing License Agreement for Information Technology Server Cluster Adopted on consent. The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2024-044 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE CITY'S INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVER CLUSTER WITH SHI INTERNATIONAL PIGGYBACKING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT THROUGH OMNIA PARTNERS CONTRACT #2018011-02; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 8. Resolution Approving the Renewal of the EDR Platform License with SHI International through March 2025 Adopted on consent. The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2024-045 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE ENDPOINT DETECTION AND RESPONSE (EDR) PLATFORM LICENSE WITH SHI INTERNATIONAL PIGGYBACKING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT THROUGH OMNIA PARTNERS CONTRACT #2018011-02; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES March 6, 2024 Page 6 9. Approval to Purchase Structured Cabling System for Voice, Data, Camera and Door Access Systems for the New Fire Station 9 Project Adopted on consent. The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2024-046 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEM FOR VOICE, DATA, CAMERA AND DOOR ACCESS SYSTEMS FROM TCS GROUP PIGGYBACKING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF OMNIA CONTRACT #R192008; PROVIDING FOR A BUDGET AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS 10. Art and Culture Board - One (1) Member Commissioner Arnst moved to reappoint Angela Rush. Commissioner Gordon seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Commissioner Arnst, Vice Mayor Lonergan, Mayor Rosenwald Commissioner Arnst moved to adopt the resolution. Commissioner Newbold seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Commissioner Arnst, Vice Mayor Lonergan, Mayor Rosenwald The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2024-047 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA APPOINTING ONE (1) MEMBER TO SERVE ON THE ART AND CULTURE BOARD; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11. REPORTS FROM THE CITY COMMISSION Commissioner Gordon commented as follows: 1) Thanked staff for the presentations, especially the community standards update. 2) Participated in the NW 44th Street cleanup and Water Way Cleanup recently and thanked Oakland Park Kiwanis Club, James Club Recovery, and Ms. Allen and her students from Rickards Middle School for helping. 3) Thanked Farm Share, who had teamed up with Ms. Allen and students from Rickards Middle School to distribute food to over 500 residents.

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES March 6, 2024 Page 7 4) Attended the Taste of Oakland Park event and thanked the attendees and participating restaurants. She thanked staff, Parks and Recreation, and Christine Najek. 5) She invited everyone to the Youth Day event this Saturday. Vice Mayor Lonergan commented as follows: 1) Congratulated Cieba Group on their recent grand opening. 2) Stated the Farm Share hands-on distribution had been held on February 24th. He thanked everyone who had participated. 3) Stated the Waterway Cleanup had been on March 2 and thanked staff and the sponsors, as well as Kiwanis Club and Rickards Middle School. 4) Reminded everyone that Youth Day was March 9. He apologized as he would not be able to attend. 5) Stated March 9 was also Broward County Water Matters Day from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Treetops Park. 6) Requested everyone to check the City website for upcoming events. Commissioner Newbold commented as follows: 1) Thanked everyone who attended the meeting and spoke. 2) Attended her first Taste of Oakland Park event and stated it was wonderful. 3) Attended the recent funeral of a City resident, Vivian McFee-Ward and extended condolences to her family. 4) Attended Waterway Cleanup. 5) Was proud to support Farm Share to help the community. 6) Thanked staff for their diligence. She acknowledged BSO Lt. Ricardo Braga for helping remove an abandoned vehicle. 7) Looked forward to the Youth Day event. Commissioner Arnst commented as follows: 1) Thanked Lt. Brava, saying he was doing a “bang-up job.” 2) Regarding the Taste of Oakland Park event, he stated attendees should be given reusable plates and utensils to stop generating plastic waste. 3) Looked forward to seeing everyone at the Youth Day event. Mayor Rosenwald commented as follows: 1) Thanked Tim Smith, President of the new Dixie West Neighborhood Association for his leadership organizing the recent rehab efforts of the city’s pioneer house. He also thanked volunteers; John the Greek Painting, RHI Roofing, Oddballs Nifty Thrift, Dixie Clamp and Scaffolding, Polanco Art, Rask Enterprises, The Ring family, Joe Price and Marilyn Hurst. Who painted and worked to preserve the Pioneer House exterior. He requested the electricity be turned back on to irrigate the property. He is vested in the Pioneer House becoming a usable city feature and will support funding improvements. 2) Thanked Joanie Ferrar and Ellen Peale for reaching out regarding residents’ needs in Lloyd Estates and Royal Palm neighborhoods. 3) Reported the Taste of Oakland Park event had been very well attended.

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES March 6, 2024 Page 8 4) Announced he would be attending the Youth Day event in costume and would miss seeing Vice Mayor Lonergan at the event 5) Thanked City Manager Hebert for all his efforts to manage staff departures. 6) Assured Mr. Budhoo the staff directory will be updated on the website. 7) Shared appreciation for staff and members of the dais for their dedicated efforts. REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER City Manager Hebert lauded Commission members for their professionalism and leadership. 12. Volunteer Report FY 2024 - 1st Quarter 13. Development Activity Report REPORTS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY 14 City Attorney's Report - March 6, 2024 City Attorney Doody stated Commission members’ behavior encouraged civility and professionalism from staff. City Attorney Doody requested a shade session regarding an All Digital All Day settlement. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at: 8:30 PM. CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA _____________________________________ MITCH ROSENWALD, MAYOR ATTEST: ____________________________________ RENEE M. SHROUT, CMC, CITY CLERK