MOTION TO APPOINT Mr. Lucdel (Luke) Harrigan to the Homeless Continuum of Care Board. (Commissioner Sharief)

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved with Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated February 12, 2019, submitted at the request of Dr. Sharief.  

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.

MOTION TO APPOINT Jackie Railey to the Broward County Planning Council. (Mayor Bogen)

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved with Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated February 12, 2019, submitted at the request of Mayor Bogen.  

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.

A. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE transfer of the County-owned real property identified in Exhibit 1, including the improvements located thereon, from the Broward County Aviation Department to Broward County in exchange for a payment of $777,000; and to authorize the County Administrator to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement same.

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved.  

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.

B. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2019-069 authorizing the Broward County Board of County Commissioners to dispose of the real property identified in Exhibit 1 from the Airport System pursuant to Section 712 of Resolution No. 2012-320, pertaining to Airport System Revenue Bonds; making a determination that the disposal of said real property, which constitutes a part of the Airport System, will not impair the operating efficiency of the Airport System or reduce the revenue-producing capability of the Airport System; and providing for severability and an effective date. 

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved.  

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.

C. MOTION TO APPROVE Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions, and Easements to be recorded against the real property identified in Exhibit 1; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved.  

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.

D. MOTION TO APPROVE Amendment to the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants on County-owned property adjacent to the real property identified in Exhibit 1; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved.  

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.

A. MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County and the Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers  (FNCAC), Inc. for proceeds from the sale of the "Stop Child Abuse" License Plate and Voluntary Contribution Programs to fund child abuse prevention and intervention services at the Nancy J. Cotterman Center (NJCC), in the amount of $8,595, from the date of execution of the Agreement to June 30, 2019; authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; authorizing the County Administrator to execute amendments to the Agreement that do not increase the total funding amount above $9,455, subject to approval of the same by the Office of the County Attorney; authorizing the County Administrator to execute renewal options subject to approval of the same by the Office of the County Attorney; and authorizing the County Administrator to take any necessary budgetary and administrative actions needed to implement the Agreement.

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved.  

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.

B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2019-045 within the Specialty License Plate Fund to appropriate revenue in the amount of $8,595 for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 with the FNCAC to deliver prevention and intervention services to child victims of sexual and physical abuse.

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved.  

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.

MOTION TO APPROVE Lease Agreement between Broward County and Siemens Corporation, a Delaware Corporation acting through its Siemens Real Estate Division (Siemens), for 520 square feet of office space in Suite 7 of the Amman Building, located at 2550 Eisenhower Boulevard in Port Everglades, for a period of two years effective March 1, 2019, through February 28, 2021; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved.  

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.

A. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2019-046 transferring funds within the Law Enforcement Trust Fund for the Broward Sheriff's Office in the amount of $406,958 for the purpose of supporting the Narcotics Interdiction Task Force in Fiscal Year 2019.   

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved.  

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.

B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2019-047 transferring funds within the Law Enforcement Trust Fund for the Broward Sheriff's Office in the amount of $76,544 for the purpose of supporting the Broward County Drug Task Force in Fiscal Year 2019.

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved.  

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.

C. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2019-048 transferring funds within the Law Enforcement Trust Fund for the Broward Sheriff's Office in the amount of $72,000 for the purpose of supporting the Organized Crime Activities Section Task Force in Fiscal Year 2019.

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved.  

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.
 

D. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2019-049 transferring funds within the Law Enforcement Trust Fund for the Broward Sheriff's Office in the amount of $1,059,671 for the purpose of supporting the Money Laundering Task Force in Fiscal Year 2019.

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved.  

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.

MOTION TO APPROVE nominations for appointments of Dr. John Cunha, Chief Julie Downey, Danielle Fuller, Chief Joel Gordon, Chief Bruce Caruso, and Stephen Parr to the Broward Regional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Council.

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved.  

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.

A. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to execute or approve any and all agreements and documents, subject to approval as to form by the Office of the County Attorney, in connection with Broward County’s proposed loan to Urban Farmers Inc. and BHP Community Land Trust Inc. dba the South Florida Community Land Trust in the amount of $2,450,000 for gap financing for the 8th Avenue Commons project for new construction of 200 affordable rental apartments in the City of Hallandale Beach, Florida, which agreements and documents may include but are not limited to: (1) a loan agreement (requires execution by both parties); (2) a promissory note (to be executed only by the borrowers); (3) a mortgage and security agreement (to be executed only by the borrowers); (4) a repayment guaranty agreement (to be executed only by the borrowers); and (5) a subordination and inter-creditor agreement (requires execution by both parties). (Commission District 8)

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved.  

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.

B. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to execute or approve any and all agreements and documents, subject to approval as to form by the Office of the County Attorney, in connection with Broward County’s proposed loan to Pompano Beach Leased Housing Associates II, LLLP in the amount of $1,500,000 for gap financing for the Regency Gardens Apartments project for the preservation of 94 affordable rental apartments in the City of Pompano Beach, Florida, which agreements and documents may include but are not limited to: (1) a loan agreement (requires execution by both parties); (2) a promissory note (to be executed only by the borrower); (3) a mortgage and security agreement (to be executed only by the borrower); (4) a repayment guaranty agreement (to be executed only by the borrower); and (5) a subordination and inter-creditor agreement (requires execution by both parties). (Commission District 2)

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved.  

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.

MOTION TO FILE Quarterly Investment Report as required by Section 22.93 of the Broward County Administrative Code.

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved.  

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2019-052 accepting a road easement executed by 88 Construction Group LLC located at the northwest corner of NW 27th Avenue and NW 11th Street in the Broward Municipal Services District, at a nominal cost of $1 to Broward County. (Commission District 9)

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved.  

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.

MOTION TO CONSIDER APPROVAL of a plat entitled 58 Oak (034-MP-17). (Commission District 7)

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved the plat subject to staff’s recommendations as outlined in the Development Review Report.
  
VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.

MOTION TO CONSIDER APPROVAL of a plat entitled Progresso Commons (009-MP-17). (Commission District 7)

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved the plat subject to staff’s recommendations as outlined in the Development Review Report.  (Scrivener’s Error – See County Administrator’s Report:  Summary Explanation/Background, Paragraph 2, currently reads:  “The applicant is requesting approval of the plat application to develop 24,900 square feet of commercial use..”  Should read:  The applicant is requesting approval of the plat application to develop 29,400 square feet of commercial use…”  Exhibit 1, Page 8, Note D, Line 1, currently reads:  “This plat is restricted to 24,900 square feet of commercial use…”  Should read:  “This plat is restricted to 29,400 square feet of commercial use…”)

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.

MOTION TO CONSIDER APPROVAL of a New Findings of Adequacy for a plat entitled Annie’s Plat (090-MP-01). (Commission District 2)

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved the plat subject to staff’s recommendations as outlined in the Development Review Report.
  
VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2019-054 directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 422 of the Governmental Center, 115 South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida to vacate a portion of two 12-foot-wide utility easements and a 20-foot-wide utility easement lying within Tract A of the F.F. Minione Plat, located at 1600 West Sample Road in the City of Pompano Beach; Petitioner: Public Storage, a real estate investment trust, successor in interest by operation of a merger to Partners Preferred Yield II, Inc.; Agent: James Kahn, Keith & Associates; Application for Vacation and Abandonment: 2018-V-17. (Commission District 4)

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved.  

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.
 

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2019-056 directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on February 26, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., to consider transmittal to designated State review agencies of a proposed amendment to the Broward County Land Use Plan map (PC 19-2) in the City of Oakland Park, as an amendment to the Broward County Comprehensive Plan. (Commission District 9)

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved.  

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.
 

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2019-058 directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of the Governmental Center to consider adoption of a proposed Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code, the title of which is as follows:

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE PROCUREMENT CODE; AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 21 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ("ADMINISTRATIVE CODE") RELATING TO VENDOR PERFORMANCE REVIEWS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved.  

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.
 

(Sponsored by Senator Steve Geller)

A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2019-060 directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of the Governmental Center to consider enactment of a proposed Ordinance, the title of which is as follows:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR SHOPS, CERTIFICATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR TECHNICIANS, AND PERMITTING OF TRAINEES AND LUBE AND TIRE SPECIALISTS; AMENDING SECTION 20-176.77 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”);  AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

(Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved.  

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.
 

B. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2019-061 directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of the Governmental Center to consider adoption of a proposed Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code, the title of which is as follows:

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 40.50 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (“ADMINISTRATIVE CODE”);  AMENDING THE EFFECTIVE DATES FOR AUTOMOBILE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATIONS, AND TRAINEE AND LUBE AND TIRE SPECIALIST PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR A ONE-TIME ADJUSTMENT TO FEES; REMOVING PROVISIONS RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES AND CERTIFIED MOTOR CARRIERS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved.  

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.
 

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2019-064 to vacate an 18-foot parking and access easement and partial abandonment of a ten-foot utility easement lying within Parcel A of the East Ridge Office Building Plat, located at 7305 West Sample Road in Coral Springs at no cost to the County; Petitioner: Sample Rock, LLC; Agent: CPH, Inc.; Application for Vacation and Abandonment: 2018-V-10. (Commission District 2)

ACTION:  (T-11:15 AM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.
 

MOTION TO CONSIDER Second Amendment to Marine Terminal Lease and Operating Agreement between Broward County and Crowley Liner Services, Inc. (Crowley) to provide for a revised description of the premises, modified container (shipmoves) rate schedule and minimum annual guaranteed payments, modified rent credit provision, and modified early termination rights of Crowley. This is the first of two Public Hearings. No action on the motion is required at this time. The Second Public Hearing will be held February 26, 2019.

ACTION:  (T-11:16 AM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.

MOTION TO CONSIDER First Amendment to Marine Terminal Lease and Operating Agreement between Broward County and Florida International Terminal, LLC (FIT) to provide for revised effective dates for the Interim Premises and Final Premises, modified rental rate for the Interim Premises, modified berthing and gantry crane assignment provisions, and modified early termination rights of FIT. This is the first of two Public Hearings. No action on the motion is required at this time. The second Public Hearing will be held on February 26, 2019.

ACTION:  (T-11:17 AM) No Board Action taken, as a motion on this item is not required at this time. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

MOTION TO DISCUSS Broward County Board of County Commissioners’ “Parking Garage”. (Mayor Bogen)

ACTION:  (T-11;19 AM)  The Board discussed "Parking Garage" projects as reflected on Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated February 12, 2019, submitted at the request of Mayor Bogen.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

Accreditation of Child Care and Early Learning Facilities - Commissioner Furr asked the Board to reach out to Mayors in their districts for their support with the Children's Movement of Florida as to signing off on a letter addressed to Governor Ron DeSantis, which was distributed to the Board.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

Bridge Scholarship Program-Implementation - County Attorney Andrew J. Meyers advised the Board that a proposal should be finalized within the next 30 days. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

P-25 System for Emergency Systems/Engineering Study for Hollywood Radio Tower - Mayor Bogen requested that contractors provide a status update at the next Commission Meeting.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

Alpha 250 Property - Commissioner Furr and County Attorney Andrew J. Meyers noted that they are working on a response and are moving forward.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

Text to 911 System - Commissioner Udine noted that Text to 911 is moving along rapidly.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

"Idea Bounty" Awards Program - Deputy County Administrator Monica Cepero updated the Board that the "Idea Bounty" Awards Program has been communicated to employees via the BC-Net, as well as has been communicated via email.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

Judge Tuter Request for Courtroom - County Administrator Bertha Henry updated the Board that final presentation should be made to Chief Judge Jack Tutor by the end of this month. Greater details will be provided during Budget discussions.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

C-51 Reservoir Project - County Administrator Bertha Henry advised the Board that amendments will be brought back to the Board for final approval.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

Empty land in District 2, Affordable Housing - Commissioner Rich suggested that discussions take place with Ralph Stone.  County Administrator Bertha Henry will be bringing recommendations back to the Board. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

Mayors' Council - Mayor Bogen noted that he is looking forward to holding quarterly Mayors' Council Meetings.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

Lease Negotiations with the  Circ Hotel - County Attorney Andrew J. Meyers advised the Board that outstanding items could be better resolved within the next three to four weeks.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

MOTION TO TERMINATE FOR CAUSE open-end contract between Broward County and Eastern Elevator Service, Inc. for Elevator and Escalator Maintenance and Repair (Group 1), Bid No. D2114263B1, approved by the Board of County Commissioners on April 24, 2018 (Item No. 24).

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved.  

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.
 

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator or authorized designee, to take any and all necessary or advisable actions to lease property for the P-25 radio system, including but not limited to leases, license agreements, lease amendments, extension letters, terminations or legal documents; executing letters of intent; and conducting required due diligence, with final documents subject to the review and approval of the Office of the County Attorney.

ACTION:  (T-11:38 AM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.
 

MOTION TO AWARD fixed contract to the low responsive responsible bidder, Southern Underground Industries, Inc., a certified County Business Enterprise, for Westside Water Main Expansion Loop, Bid No. PNC2116454C1, for the Aviation Department, in the amount of $2,221,124 which includes an allowance in the amount of $24,514, to be substantially completed within 120 calendar days from the Project Initiation Date listed in the Second Notice to Proceed, contingent upon the receipt and approval of insurance/performance and payment guaranty, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved.  

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.
 

MOTION TO APPROVE Request for Proposals (RFP) No. TRN2115672P1, Automatic Passenger Counters for Transit Division, to be utilized on County Transit buses.

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.

MOTION TO DISCUSS and provide direction to staff regarding issuance of an addendum extending the response deadline by 30 days for Packages C and D, Request for Proposals for On-Airport Rental Car Concessions at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, RFP No. 20180430-0-AV-1. (Vice-Mayor Holness)

ACTION:  (T-11:55 AM)  Following discussion, the Board voted to extend the RFP deadline by 30 days and provide for negotiations. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated February 12, 2019, submitted at the request of the Aviation Department.)

VOTE:  2-7.  The motion failed.  Commissioners Fisher, Furr, Rich, Ryan, Sharief, Udine, and Mayor Bogen voted no. 

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
 

A. FERAL CATS

ACTION:  (1:12 PM)  County Administrator Bertha Henry reported that feral cats are in the height of breeding season.  Ms. Henry asked the Board to help get the message out as to Broward County services for sterilization and ear clipping of feral cats.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

MOTION TO REAPPOINT NOMINEE Dustin Dubois to the Unsafe Structures Board. (Commissioner Sharief)

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved. 

VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.

ACTION:  (T-1:19 PM)  Commissioner Furr reminded the Board to contact Mayors in the Board’s districts in support of the Children’s Movement  of Florida.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)