MINUTES CITY COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 6, 2014, 6:30 P.M. SPECIAL NOTE: CRA MEETING WAS HELD PRIOR TO PUBLIC COMMENTS.

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1 City Hall Commission Chambers 3650 NE 12 Avenue Oakland Park, Florida MINUTES CITY COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 6, 2014, 6:30 P.M. SPECIAL NOTE: CRA MEETING WAS HELD PRIOR TO PUBLIC COMMENTS. The regular meeting of the City Commission of the, Florida was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor McCartney. Roll Call Present: Also Present: Mayor Shari McCartney City Manager John Stunson Vice Mayor Jed Shank City Attorney DJ Doody Commissioner Tim Lonergan City Clerk Renee M. Shrout Commissioner Sara Guevrekian Commissioner John Adornato Pledge to the Flag A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge to the Flag. Additions/Changes/Deletions At this time, any member of the City Commission or the City Manager may request to add, change, or delete items from the agenda. Mayor McCartney added item 9a Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Formula Grant Program Letter of Support to the Consent Agenda; added supplemental item 14a City Manager Recruitment to the Agenda then moved it to become item 18; item 16c I-95 Express Phase 3 Update was moved to Presentations. Vice Mayor Shank moved to approve Additions/Changes/Deletions. Commissioner Lonergan seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:

2 Page 2 Presentations FY14 PROUD OAKLAND PARK (POP) UPDATE Kathleen Margoles, Special Project Coordinator, provided a presentation on the current status of the Proud Oakland Park program. Item 16 C was moved during Additions/Changes/Deletions to be discussed during Presentations. 16 C. I-95 EXPRESS PHASE 3 UPDATE Harris Hamid, Director of Engineering and Community Development, and Robert Bostain, FDOT Project Manager, provided a presentation. Ordinances on First Reading 1. ANNUAL UPDATE TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT (CIE) OF THE CITY'S 2007 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, FY14. Harris Hamid, Director of Engineering and Community Development provided a presentation. Vice Mayor Shank moved to pass the ordinance on first reading. Commissioner Lonergan seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: The ordinance, as passed on first reading, carried the following title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, UPDATING THE CITY S 2007 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO PROVIDE FOR THE 2014 ANNUAL UPDATE TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT BY UPDATING THE TABLES AND SCHEDULES OF SECTION 9 "CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT IN RELATION TO CHAPTER 163, PART II, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Note: CRA Meeting - The city commission meeting recessed at 6:57 p.m. for the CRA meeting and reconvened at 7:30 p.m. 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. Jeff Helyer, 740 Park Lane West - He requested the consultants refer to NE 38th Street as Park Lane West. He suggested the name Shoppes at Prospect Plaza for the Prospect Road/Andrews Avenue shopping center. He thanked those who worked toward having the sound barrier walls installed along I-95.

3 Page 3 Anish Lakani, owner of Garden Drugs at 4400 North Andrews Avenue - He explained the business and property owners reasoning for not including Oakland Park in the signage for the Prospect Road/Andrews Avenue Plaza; they wanted to avoid confusion with Oakland Park Boulevard. He agreed they should continue to consider other names. Roseanne Minnet, 241 Prospect Road - She stated consensus had not been reached regarding the naming of the Prospect Road/Andrews Avenue Plaza and was happy the item was being reconsidered. Lauren Guiver, 4485 NW 17 Terrace - She stated the vacant house located at 4465 NW 17 Terrace, had been a major concern for the neighborhood for years and requested the commission take action. John O Connor, 4460 NW 18 Avenue He remarked his home backed up to the vacant house located at 4465 NW 17 Terrace. He supported any action the city would take to remedy the situation. Tom Rodriguez, 4455 NW 17 Terrace - He stated he supported any action the city would take to improve the property located at 4465 NW 17 Terrace. Consent Agenda Those matters included under the Consent Agenda are self-explanatory, and are not expected to require review or discussion. Items will be enacted by one Motion; however, if discussion of an item is requested by the City Commission, that item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. Vice Mayor Shank moved to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 9A. Commissioner Lonergan seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: 3. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES - JULY 2, 2014 Approved on consent. 4. AGREEMENT BETWEEN FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY, L.L.C. (FECR), CITY OF OAKLAND PARK (THE "LICENSEE") AND ALL ABOARD FLORIDA - OPERATIONS LLC ("AFF") WITH REGARD TO THE DOUBLE TRACKING OF THE FEC CORRIDOR AND INCREASED ANNUAL MAINTENANCE COSTS. Adopted on Consent.

4 Page 4 RESOLUTION R APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY, LLC (FEC) AND ALL ABOARD FLORIDA OPERATIONS LLC (AAF) FOR THE DOUBLE TRACKING OF THE FEC CORRIDOR; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 5. CITY OF OAKLAND PARK/BROWARD COUNTY EMS GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT. Adopted on Consent. RESOLUTION R APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE THE ADDENDUM TO THE EMS COUNTY GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH BROWARD COUNTY; A COPY OF THE AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF FORECLOSURE ON A PROPERTY WITH CODE ENFORCEMENT LIENS. Adopted on consent to accept staff recommendation to foreclose on the property located at 4465 NW 17 th Terrace. RESOLUTION R AUTHORIZING THE INITIATION OF A LAWSUIT TO FORECLOSURE ON A CITY CODE LIEN ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4465 NW 17TH TERRACE, OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7. AFSCME CLERICAL LOCAL RATIFICATION OF ARTICLE 18 (WAGE REOPENER). Adopted on Consent.

5 Page 5 RESOLUTION R APPROVING ARTICLE 18 ENTITLED "WAGES" OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND AFSCME CLERICAL LOCAL 2526; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 8. RENEWAL OF PERCONTI DATA SYSTEMS (CD-PLUS) ANNUAL LICENSE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT. Adopted on Consent. RESOLUTION R APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE THE ANNUAL LICENSE AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT WITH PERCONTI DATA SYSTEMS, INC.; A COPY OF THE AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 9. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR UTILITY BILLING COLLECTION SERVICES. Adopted on Consent. RESOLUTION R APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PENN CREDIT CORPORATION (PCC) FOR DELINQUENT ACCOUNT COLLECTION SERVICES PIGGYBACKING THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Item 9A was added to the Consent Agenda during Additions/Changes/Deletions. 9 A. AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ED BURN MEMORIAL STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM LETTER OF SUPPORT Approved on consent.

6 Page 6 Resolutions and Miscellaneous 10. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - APPOINTMENT OF ONE (1) ALTERNATE MEMBER. Commissioner Guevrekian moved to appoint James Farris as an alternate. Commissioner Lonergan seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Commissioner Guevrekian moved to adopt the resolution. Commissioner Lonergan seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: RESOLUTION R A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA APPOINTING ONE (1) ALTERNATE MEMBER TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BOARD; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11. JANITORIAL SERVICES CONTRACT. Kenneth Resor, Public Works Director, provided a presentation. Vice Mayor Shank moved to approve staff recommendation and award the contract to Image Companies in the amount of $9,083, per month. Commissioner Guevrekian seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Vice Mayor Shank moved to adopt the resolution. Commissioner Lonergan seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:

7 Page 7 RESOLUTION R DETERMINING THAT IMAGE COMPANIES IS THE MOST RESPONSIVE AND MOST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES; PROVIDING THAT THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS ARE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE PROJECT IN WHICH IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 12. FALSE ALARM BILLING AND COLLECTION CONTRACT AWARD. Capt. Al Hubrig, Broward Sheriff s Office, provided a presentation. Vice Mayor Shank moved to approve staff recommendation and award the contract to Cry Wolf for $30,000. Commissioner Lonergan seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Vice Mayor Shank moved to adopt the resolution. Commissioner Lonergan seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: RESOLUTION R DETERMINING THAT CRY WOLF IS THE MOST RESPONSIVE AND MOST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR FALSE ALARM BILLING AND COLLECTION SERVICES FOR THE CITY; PROVIDING THAT THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS ARE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE PROJECT A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

8 Page WATER METER CONTRACT AWARD. Joe Teolis, Utilities Manager, provided a brief presentation. Commissioner Lonergan moved to approve staff recommendation and award the contract to Innovative Metering Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $75,000. Vice Mayor Shank seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Commissioner Lonergan moved to adopt the resolution. Vice Mayor Shank seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: RESOLUTION R DETERMINING THAT INNOVATIVE METERING SOLUTIONS, INC. IS THE MOST RESPONSIVE AND MOST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF WATER METERS; PROVIDING THAT THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS ARE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE PROJECT IN WHICH IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 14. APPROVAL OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO CITY ATTORNEY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. Commissioner Lonergan moved to approve the third amendment in the amount of $215.00, per hour and adopt the resolution. Commissioner Guevrekian seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Commissioner Guevrekian, Vice Mayor Shank, Commissioner Lonergan, Mayor McCartney NO: Commissioner Adornato RESOLUTION R APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK AND GOREN, CHEROF, DOODY & EZROL, P.A.; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9 Page 9 Item 14 A was added to the Agenda during Additions/Changes/Deletions and moved to item A. City Manager Recruitment 15. Reports From the City Commission MAYOR MCCARTNEY - EDUCATIONAL SUMMIT ON SCHOOL PERFORMANCE Mayor McCartney provided a report on the status of education in the city pursuant to her discussions with Broward County Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie. Superintendent Runcie favored issuing bonds to fund school repair costs. She stated, next week, the Broward County School Board would release a list announcing which facilities would receive repair funds. Mayor McCartney informed Superintendent Runcie that funding for Oakland Park Schools was expected whether or not the bond referendum passed. Mayor McCartney was also concerned about school performance levels. She requested an action plan be developed with input from the city, teachers, parents, students and the School Advisory Board. She provided an outline of a summit she drafted with staff. Mayor McCartney received commission support for her efforts to improve Oakland Park schools. Mayor McCartney commented as follows: 1) She asked and received approval from the commission to send a letter congratulating a couple on their 50 th wedding anniversary. 2) She stated Broward County Mayor Sharief asked for pioneers to honor at the annual Mayor s Gala. Mayor McCartney suggested and the commission agreed former Mayor Allegra Murphy be submitted as an honoree. Vice Mayor Shank commented as follows: 1) He met with a resident and toured Royal Palm Park, Park Lane West and the I-95 overpass. He thanked staff for addressing items brought forward by residents. 2) He requested coordination with the entity maintaining the west side rail lines to ensure they were maintained in the same fashion as the east side rail lines. 3) He wanted to incorporate residents concerns into long-term processes to ensure maintenance issues were addressed on a continuous basis. Commissioner Lonergan commented as follows: 1) He thanked Chief Hubrig and Deputy Apollo for the recent ride-along in which he had participated. He planned future meetings with the City Manager and Chief Hubrig to follow up on issues they had discussed. 16. Reports From the City Manager A. FY 14 QUARTER 3 CODE CASE ACTIVITY AND LIEN SETTLEMENT REPORT

10 Page 10 B. FINANCIAL ACTIVITY REPORT FOR OPERATIONS AS OF 6/31/14 Item 16C was moved during Additions/Changes/Deletions to be discussed during Presentations. C. I-95 EXPRESS PHASE 3 UPDATE D. BSO - 2ND QUARTERLY REPORT City Manager Stunson stated he was pleased with the report and how comprehensive it was. 17. Reports From the City Attorney A. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Doody informed the commission the Palm Partners case was moving forward and a hearing was scheduled for September City Manager Recruitment The commission reached consensus to hold interviews on August 21; tentatively schedule a special meeting on August 28; and make their final decision on September 10. The list of candidates to interview was narrowed to: Don Cooper David Herbert Horace McHugh Roslyn Weisblum Terry Stewart Alternate - John Schneiger ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m. CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA ATTEST: SHARI L. MCCARTNEY, MAYOR RENEE M. SHROUT, CMC, CITY CLERK