CITY OF WEST PARK CITY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2019 7:00 P.M. COMMISSION CHAMBER 1965 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7 WEST PARK, FL 33023 www.cityofwestpark.org Phone: 954-989-2688 Fax: 954-989-2684 Mayor Eric H. Jones Vice Mayor Brian C. Johnson Commissioner Felicia M. Brunson Commissioner Anthony L. T. Dorsett Commissioner Brandon Smith W. Ajibola Balogun, City Manager Burnadette Norris-Weeks, City Attorney Alexandra Grant, City Clerk
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TOC-2 AND TOC-3 AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT “A” HERETO; AMENDING
SECTION 42-289 TO ADD ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE TO THE DEFINITION OF
“PRIMARY FRONTAGE” TO ADD NEW DEFINITION “RESIDENTIAL SINGLE
FAMILY”; AMENDING SECTION 42-290 TO UPDATE “INTENT” OF THE TOC TO
INCLUDE FOUR ZONING DESIGNATIONS WITHIN THE TOC; AMENDING
SECTION 42-292 TO ESTABLISH DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR SR7, HALLANDALE
BEACH BOULEVARD AND PEMBROKE ROAD AND TO CREATE A BUFFER
BETWEEN NEW DEVELOPMENT AND SINGLE FAMILY USES; AMENDING
SECTION 42-324 TO SPECIFY BUILDING HEIGHTS ENCROACHMENTS AND
FRONTAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH DISTRICT; AMENDING SECTION 42-325
TO PROHIBIT ILLUMINATED SIGNAGE FACING RESIDENTIALLY ZONED
PROPERTIES; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO INCLUDE DESIGNATIONS FOR
TOC-1, TOC-2 AND TOC-3 AND EXPAND THE AREA PREVIOUSLY DESIGNATED
TOC; AMENDING OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING CODE AS SET FORTH
IN EXHIBITS “B” AND “C”; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT AND REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE;
PROVIDING AN FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Ordinance 2019-04)
A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, and seconded by Vice Mayor Johnson, to
increase funding allocation from $15,000 to $20,000 for the Juvenile Crime Prevention Program.
Mayor Jones asked for a roll call vote, and all voted in favor to approve.
Mr. Jim Hickey, Planning Consultant from Calvin Giordano and Associates, Inc., briefly
explained revisions made to the ordinance.
Vice Mayor Johnson explained the intent of this process and said the City had received some
recommendations submitted by a developer. He stressed that no recommendations would be considered
that might negatively impact residents. He said he was satisfied that more than enough public
participation had been considered to finally move forward with this item.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Johnson, and seconded by Commissioner Brunson, to
approve.
Mayor Jones opened the public hearing.
Mr. Mark Young, 4160 SW 25 Street, asked if the rezoning would change the grandfathership of
properties on 18th, 19th, and 20th Streets.
Dr. Katrina Touchstone asked questions pertaining to the status of properties once the rezoning
occurred.
Mayor Jones closed the public hearing.
Mayor Jones asked for a roll call vote, and all voted in favor to approve.
12. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT – W. Ajibola Balogun
B. Status/Updates:
xi. Properties Being Submitted to Broward County’s Unsafe Structures Board for
Demolition Consideration
Mr. Dan Millien presented a report on properties with unsafe structures being submitted
to the County’s Unsafe Structures Board for demolition consideration.
xii. Update on Minor Home Repair Grant Program
Mr. Stephen David gave an update on the progress of the Minor Home Repair Grant
Program, and advised that two residents needed more time to finalize the application.
A motion was made by Commissioner Brunson, and seconded by Vice Mayor
Johnson, to approve extending time for two applicants to complete the process, then
as of August 31, 2019, proceed with the next two residents on the waiting list.
Mayor Jones asked for a roll call vote, and all voted in favor to approve.
xiii. Update on Proposed Ordinance regarding New and Used Car Sales and Pawn Shops
Mr. Bert Waters, of the Planning Department, gave an update on the new and
used cars and pawnshops ordinance.
Commissioner Brunson explained the initial intent of this item. She stressed that
she was not in favor of any new car dealers or pawnshops; however, existing businesses
were allowed to remain with their use to prevent challenges if they tried to sell their
properties.
Vice Mayor Johnson said he wished to ensure that existing car dealers were not
impacted negatively by the ordinance.
xiv. Charter Review Committee Eligibility
Mr. Balogun indicated a memorandum was in the agenda backup explaining
eligibility of Charter Review Committee members.
xv. Update on Broward Up Program with Broward College
Mr. Debon Campbell announced a flag raising ceremony was scheduled for
August 28, 2019 at McTyre Park, at 6 p.m. to welcome Broward College to the City and
celebrate the launch of the BrowardUP program.
xvi. Update /Adjustment to Public Works Truck Purchased Per Resolution
Mr. Balogun indicated a memorandum was in the agenda packet concerning the
adjustment to the recently purchased Public Works truck.
xvii. Broward County’s Request to Re-advertise the 43rd & 44th Year CDBG Project
Mr. Balogun advised that the County required the City to re-advertise the 43rd and
44th Year CDBG Project to provide for further public input.
xviii. Free Fresh Produce Giveaway – Saturday, August 24, 2019
Mr. Balogun announced the next monthly Free Fresh Produce Giveaway event
was scheduled for Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Mary Saunders Park.
C. Monthly Budget Report: June/July 2019 – Christopher Wallace, Finance Director
Mr. Wallace presented the June/July 2019 Budget Report.
(Supplemental materials provided for the above items are filed with City records.)
13. OLD BUSINESS
Vice Mayor Johnson requested that all residential and business property owners get the
same level of information from the City.
14. NEW BUSINESS
15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
16. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER & COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
17. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before this Body, the meeting adjourned at 8:31 pm.
Respectfully Submitted By:
A. Grant, City Clerk
Adopted at the __________ Commission Meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-111
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST PARK, FLORIDA, REAPPOINTING DAVE PARK AND JEFF HORN TO THE TWIN LAKES WATER CONTROL DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of West Park, Florida (“City Commission”)
adopted Ordinance 2006-17, accepting the transfer of the Twin Lakes Water Control District (“TLWCD”) from Broward County to the City of West Park (“City”); and
WHEREAS, on October 16, 2013 the City Commission passed Ordinance 2013-05 expanding
the membership of the Twin Lakes Water Control District Advisory Board (“Advisory Board”) from three (3) members to five (5) members; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance 2013-05, each commission member shall appoint one (1)
member to the district advisory board; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to make the following reappointments pursuant to Ordinance 2013-05: Jeff Horn (Commissioner Dorsett) and Dave Park (Mayor Jones).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST PARK, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Adoption of Representations. The foregoing “Whereas” clauses are hereby true and correct and incorporated by reference. Section 2. Appointment of Member; Term. The City Commission hereby appoints or reappoints the following persons to the Twin Lakes Water Control District Advisory Board for the terms specified:
(1) Dave Park – Reappointed for a two (2) year term, expiring October 2021; reappointed by Mayor Jones.
(2) Jeff Horn – Reappointed for a two (2) year term, expiring in October 2021; reappointed by Commissioner Dorsett.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 2nd day of October 2019. Eric H. Jones, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST: Alexandra Grant, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: Burnadette Norris-Weeks, Esq. City Attorney
Moved by:
Seconded by:
VOTE: Commissioner Brunson (Yes) (No) Commissioner Dorsett (Yes) (No) Commissioner Smith (Yes) (No) Vice-Mayor Johnson (Yes) (No) Mayor Jones (Yes) (No)
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-112
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST PARK, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF WEST PARK FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF BUS SHELTERS; PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Broward County (“County”) and the City of West Park (“City”) (Collectively, “the Parties”) entered into an Agreement dated February 28, 2012 ("Agreement"), which provided for the installation and maintenance of Bus Shelters within the jurisdictional limits of the City; and WHEREAS, the County plans to install Bus Shelters in seven (7) additional locations within the City; and WHEREAS, the Parties desire to enter this First Amendment to include the additional Bus Shelters in the Agreement. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST PARK, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Adoption of Representations. The foregoing “Whereas” clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution. Section 2. Authorization of City Administrator. The City Commission of the City of West Park, Florida hereby authorizes the City Administrator to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement between Broward County and the City of West Park for Installation and Maintenance of Bus Shelters. The City Administrator is further authorized to take all necessary and expedient action to carry out the aims of this Resolution. Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED and ADOPTED this 2nd day of October 2019. Eric H. Jones, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST: Alexandra Grant, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: Burnadette Norris-Weeks, Esq. City Attorney Moved by:
Seconded by:
VOTE: Commissioner Brunson (Yes) (No) Commissioner Dorsett (Yes) (No) Commissioner Smith (Yes) (No) Vice-Mayor Johnson (Yes) (No) Mayor Jones (Yes) (No)
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-113
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST PARK, FLORIDA, APPOINTING ONE (1) MEMBER TO THE BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, on November 15, 2006, the City Commission of the City of West Park (“City
Commission”) passed and adopted Ordinance 2006-24, establishing a Business Advisory Committee for the City of West Park; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission passed Resolution 2007-49 appointing five (5) members to
the Business Advisory Committee, in accordance with Ordinance 2006-24; and WHEREAS, due to the expiration of one (1) appointed term, it is necessary for the City
Commission to appoint one (1) member to the Business Advisory Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST PARK, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Adoption of Representations. The foregoing “Whereas” clauses are hereby true, and correct and incorporated by reference. Section 2. Appointment of Member. The City Commission of the City of West Park hereby appoints the following members to the Business Advisory Committee: (1) Pablo J. Fernandez (Reappointed by Commissioner Brandon Smith) Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED and ADOPTED this 2nd day of October 2019. Eric H. Jones, Jr., Mayor ATTEST: Alexandra Grant, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: Burnadette Norris-Weeks, Esq. City Attorney Moved by:
Seconded by: VOTE: Commissioner Brunson (Yes) (No) Commissioner Dorsett (Yes) (No) Commissioner Smith (Yes) (No) Vice-Mayor Johnson (Yes) (No) Mayor Jones (Yes) (No)
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-114
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST PARK, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO SUBMIT A 2020-2021 GRANT APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FRDAP) FOR MARY SAUNDERS PARK IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of West Park (“City”) is desirous of providing field restoration at Mary
Saunders Park; and WHEREAS, the City Commission also desires to seek grant funds from the State of Florida’s
Recreation Development Assistance Program (“FRDAP”) within the State of Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection for fiscal year 2020-2021, attached hereto as Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, if awarded, FRDAP would be responsible for providing funding in the amount of
Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00); and WHEREAS, the City Administrator is requesting authorization from the City Commission to
apply for a Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (“FRDAP”) Grant from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection for fiscal year 2019-2020, attached hereto as Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that providing field restoration at Mary
Saunders Park would be in the best interest to the residents of the City. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST PARK, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Adoption of Representations. The foregoing “Whereas” clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and the same are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution. Section 2. Authorization of City Administrator. The City Commission of the City of West Park hereby authorizes the City Administrator to submit a 2020-2021 grant application to the State of Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (“FRDAP”) for the provision of field and ADA compliant restroom renovations at Mary Saunders Park. The City Administrator is further authorized to take all necessary and expedient action to effectuate the intent of this Resolution consistent with FRDAP requirements and Exhibit “A” hereto. Section 3. Public Hearing. The date, time and place of the public hearing to consider the above proposed 2020-2021 FRDAP Grant Application shall be as follows:
Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Time: 7:00 P.M. Place: City of West Park City Hall, City Commission Chambers 1965 South State Road 7 West Park, Florida 33023
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED and ADOPTED this 2nd day of October 2019. Eric H. Jones, Jr., Mayor ATTEST: Alexandra Grant, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: Burnadette Norris-Weeks, Esq. City Attorney Moved by:
Seconded by:
VOTE: Commissioner Brunson (Yes) (No) Commissioner Dorsett (Yes) (No) Commissioner Smith (Yes) (No) Vice-Mayor Johnson (Yes) (No) Mayor Jones (Yes) (No)
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-06 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY OF WEST PARK’S CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION”, SPECIFICALLY AMENDING SECTION 2-24(G)(3) ENTITLED “PUBLIC PARTICIPATION”, DELETING LANGUAGE REGARDING DEDICATION OF TIME TO OTHERS FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION; AMENDING SECTION 2-24(I)(1) AND (2) ENTITLED “DECORUM TO BE MAINTAINED” TO AUTHORIZE LAW ENFORCEMENT TO ENFORCE DECORUM WITHOUT DELAY; AMENDING SECTION 2-24(H) ENTITLED “WAIVER OF RULES” TO DELETE SAID LANGUAGE IN ITS ENTIRETY; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article VIII, Section 2 of the Florida Constitution and Chapter 166 of
Florida Statutes, the City of West Park (“City”) has been granted a broad exercise of home rule
powers granted by the constitution which includes the power and authority to enact regulations for
valid governmental purposes that are not prohibited by general or special law; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature enacted Section 286.0114, Florida Statutes on October 1,
2013, which requires that the public be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard on a proposition
before a municipal commission or board; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of West Park (“City Commission”) desires to
make certain amendments to Chapter 2, Article II of the City’s Code of Ordinances entitled
“Administration”, to delete language regarding dedicating time to others for speaking, by specifically
amending Section 2-24(g)(3) entitled “Public Participation” and eliminating additional time for
speakers for up to twelve (12) minutes.
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to amend Section 2-24(i)(1) and (2) to authorize law
enforcement to enforce decorum without delay;
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to amend Section 2-24(h) to delete said paragraph in
its entirety pertaining to Waiver of Rules.
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that it will be in the best interest of the City
to specifically amend the foregoing sections of the City’s Code of Ordinances.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST PARK, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Adoption of Representations.
The foregoing “Whereas” clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being
true, and the same are hereby made a specific part of this Ordinance.
entitled “Public Participation “to read as follows with all other provisions of this section remaining
the same:
Public discussion by individual speakers shall be limited to three minutes during the speakers request period. In the event three people, in successive order, defer time to a fourth person, the fourth person may speak up to a total of 12 consecutive minutes during a single city commission meeting. The city clerk shall be charged with the responsibility of notifying each speaker 30 seconds before said time shall elapse and when said time limit has expired.
and (2) entitled “Decorum To Be Maintained” to read as follows with all other language remaining
the same:
(i) Decorum to be maintained. Order shall be maintained at each city commission meeting, and the mayor is hereby empowered to order from the room any speaker who refuses to comply with the rules and regulations outlined in this section. (1) It shall be unlawful for any individual or member of the city commission to disturb or disrupt a meeting of the city commission or refuse to obey the orders of the mayor or presiding officer in the conduct of the meeting. Any individual or member of the city commission who causes a disturbance of the meeting shall be warned by the mayor or presiding officer or, alternatively, by a majority vote of the city commission, with dispatch, that the conduct is interfering or disturbing the order of the meeting and shall be given the opportunity to cease the conduct constituting an interruption or disturbance. If, after sufficient warning, the individual or member of the city commission fails to cease the offending conduct and continues to interrupt or disturb the meeting, the individual or member of the city commission shall be removed from the meeting by the police chief or his authorized agent in attendance at the meeting if so directed by the mayor or presiding officer. Once removed, the individual or member of the city commission shall be barred from further audience for the remainder of the meeting. (2) In the event the mayor or presiding officer shall fail to act, any member of the city commission may move to require the mayor or presiding officer to act to enforce the rules of this section, and the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the city commission present at that time shall require the mayor or presiding officer to act.
Section 4. Amending Section 2-24(h) entitled “Waiver of Rules” to delete said language contained
within paragraph (h).
Waiver of rules. By majority vote the city commission may invite speaker discussion on any agenda item and thereby waive the proscriptions otherwise outlined in this section for the entire discussion on any particular item being considered by the Commission. In every case where a speaker is recognized by the mayor to discuss an agenda item, the speaker shall step to the podium/microphone, state his name and address for the benefit of the city clerk, identify any group or organization he represents and shall then succinctly state his position regarding the item before the city commission. Any question deemed appropriate by the mayor shall be directed to the mayor, and the mayor shall then re-direct the question to the appropriate commissioner or city staff to answer the speaker's question, which shall be related to the business of the city.
Section 5. Conflict & Repealer.
All ordinances, parts of ordinances or code provisions in conflict herewith ordinance are
hereby repealed.
Section 6. Severability.
If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is
held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions of the Code or applications of this
Ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the
provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable.
Section 7. Inclusion In Code.
It is the intention of the City Commission of the City of West Park that the provisions of this
Ordinance shall at some time in the future become and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of West Park and that the sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered or re-lettered and
the word "Ordinance" may be changed to "Chapter," "Section," "Article" or such other appropriate
word or phrase, the use of which shall accomplish the intentions herein expressed; provided,
however, that Section 1 hereof or the provisions contemplated thereby shall not be codified.
Section 8. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage and adoption.
PASSED FIRST READING this day of 2019.
PASSED SECOND READING this day of 2019.
Eric H. Jones, Jr., Mayor ATTEST: Alexandra Grant, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: Burnadette Norris-Weeks, Esq. City Attorney
Moved by:
Seconded by: VOTE: Commissioner Brunson (Yes) (No) Commissioner Dorsett (Yes) (No) Commissioner Smith (Yes) (No) Vice-Mayor Johnson (Yes) (No) Mayor Jones (Yes) (No)