"BROWARD MEANS BUSINESS" MOMENT

 On behalf of the Board, Mayor Sharief recognized and presented a Proclamation to iBrow Spa.

CONSENT AGENDA
 

A motion was made by Commissioner Bogen, seconded by Commissioner Holness and unanimously carried, to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of Items 1 through 102.  Consent Item 12 was transferred to the Regular Agenda.  At the request of the Mayor, Regular Items 120, 122, 124, 125, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134 and Supplemental Item 138 were transferred to the Consent Agenda. 

Each item voted on the Consent Agenda was passed by unanimous vote of the Commission unless otherwise indicated by record vote.

The following items were withdrawn/deferred: 116 and 135.

The following items were pulled by the Board and considered separately: 9, 10, 13, 17, 18, 21, 32, 64, 66, 73, 76, 77, 80 and 89. 

The following item was pulled by the public and considered separately: 12.

MOTION TO APPROVE Board Appointments

MOTION TO APPOINT Sherry Friedlander-Olsen to the Broward Cultural Council. (Mayor Sharief)

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPOINT Darian Burrell-Clay to the Human Rights Board. (Mayor Sharief)

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPROVE Amendment No. 10 to the Agreement between Broward County and the Sheriff of Broward County for Law Enforcement Services at Broward County's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, to provide for additional law enforcement staffing for the new Concourse A in Terminal 1, at an additional annual cost of $948,180; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.  (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated Tuesday, August 22, 2017, submitted at the request of the Aviation Department.)
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPROVE Federal Aviation Administration Grant Agreement for Airport Improvement Program Project No. 3-12-0025-081-2017, in the amount of $4,379,333 (Federal Share), to financially participate in the construction of the Airfield Apron for Terminal 4 at Broward County's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport; and to authorize the County Administrator to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions, and approve any non-monetary amendments to the agreement; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the same. This grant agreement requires a local match of $1,459,911.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2017-380 approving Quit Claim Deed conveying a portion of County-owned Pembroke Road to the City of Pembroke Pines; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute deed and recordation of same. (Commission Districts 6 and 8)

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

B. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2017-381 approving Quit Claim Deed conveying a portion of County-owned Pembroke Road to the City of Miramar; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute deed and recordation of same. (Commission Districts 6 and 8)

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPROVE Work Authorization No. CTA13-33 in accordance with the agreement between Broward County and Craven Thompson & Associates, Inc. for Continuing Engineering Services for Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection, and Storm Water Collection Systems to provide deliberately-phased engineering services for design and regulatory permitting services for Septic Tank Elimination Program District 2 Area 2-G, UAZ 235, for a maximum not-to-exceed cost of $5,000, a lump sum cost of $218,041, and a reimbursable cost of $6,500 resulting in a total cost of $229,541 with a time for performance of 275 calendar days; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 4)

(Commissioner Udine pulled this item.)

ACTION:  (T-10:31 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Udine abstained from voting on this item.

MOTION TO RETROACTIVELY APPROVE Interim Contract between Beacon Health Strategies, LLC and Broward County from August 1, 2017 through November 1, 2017 for the provision of and payment for behavioral health services to Medicaid members of Beacon Health Strategies’ participating health plans; authorizing Mayor and Clerk to execute same; authorizing the County Administrator to execute amendments, including term extension(s), if necessary, subject to approval of the same by the Office of the County Attorney; authorizing the County Administrator to take all administrative and budgetary actions related to the Contract.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2017-383 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, authorizing appropriations and disbursements for service providers for Fiscal Year 2018, in the amount of $47,385,660 for the provision of support services within Broward County; approving a standard agreement form; authorizing the County Administrator to execute agreements with the approved organizations and amendments thereto and to take any necessary budgetary or administrative action; extending the terms of previously approved agreements; and providing for severability and an effective date.

(Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, Item #12 was transferred from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda, so that it may be bifurcated to enable an abstention on one part of it.)

(Commissioner Rich and a member of the public pulled this item.)

ACTION:  (T-10:37 AM)  Without objection, the Board bifurcated this item due to a possible conflict and approved authorizing appropriation and disbursement to Kids in Distress, Inc.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Rich abstained from voting on this item.

ACTION:  (T-10:39 AM)  Approved minus appropriation and disbursement to Kids in Distress, Inc., for Fiscal Year 2018.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPROVE addition of two grant-funded positions within the Transit Operating Grant Fund for the managing of the I-95 and I-595 Express Service.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2017-385 within the General Fund transferring $212,464 from the County Commission Reserve to the Broward Sheriff's Office budget for additional catastrophic inmate healthcare costs.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2017-387 directing the County Administrator to publish a Notice of Public Hearing to be held October 3, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room (Room 422), Governmental Center, 115 South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to consider an application to renew the nonexclusive franchise of Seabulk Towing, Inc. d/b/a Seabulk Towing of Port Everglades, to provide tugboat and towing services for a ten-year term at Broward County's Port Everglades.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2017-389 directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on September 14, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., to consider enactment of an Ordinance adopting a Small Scale land use plan amendment to the Broward County Land Use Plan of the Broward County Comprehensive Plan, PC 17-12, located in the City of Wilton Manors (Commission District 7), the substance of which is as follows:

AN ORDINANCE OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A SMALL SCALE AMENDMENT TO THE BROWARD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AMENDING THE BROWARD COUNTY LAND USE PLAN WITHIN THE CITY OF WILTON MANORS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

(Commissioner Geller pulled this item.)

ACTION:  (T-10:36 AM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Geller abstained from voting on this item.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2017-391 directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on Thursday, September 14, 2017, 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 THE BROWARD COUNTY ZONING CODE; AMENDING SECTION 39-138 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE"), DELEGATING AUTHORITY FOR COMPROMISE AND SETTLEMENT OF LAND CLEARANCE LIENS TO THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 

(Sponsored by Commissioner Michael Udine)
 

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2017-393 directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on Thursday, September 14, 2017, 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 MEDICAL MARIJUANA; CREATING SECTIONS 1-309 THROUGH 1-313 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE"), ESTABLISHING A MEDICAL MARIJUANA ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR THE BOARD'S MEMBERSHIP, MEETINGS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 

(Sponsored by Commissioner Mark D. Bogen)
 

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2017-395 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, accepting a donation from Cooling & Winter, LLC, in the amount of $1,000 to be deposited in the Animal Care Trust Fund for the funding of programs in support of the No Kill Strategic Plan of the Animal Care and Adoption Division; authorizing the County Administrator to take all administrative and budgetary actions required to implement same; providing for severability and an effective date.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2017-397 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, accepting a donation from Mr. Andrew Rosenthal in the amount of $500 to be deposited in the Animal Care Trust Fund to be used to augment the general welfare programs of the Animal Care and Adoption Division; authorizing the County Administrator to take all administrative and budgetary actions required to implement same; providing for severability and an effective date.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2017-399 of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners authorizing the Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department to file a long-range budget plan and funding request with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for projects to mitigate beach erosion in Broward County; supporting the projects for which funding is requested; confirming Broward County’s ability to serve as local sponsor for projects and the County’s ability to fund the appropriate local share of projects; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. (Commission Districts 4, 6 and 7)

(Commissioner LaMarca pulled this item.)

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPROVE Addendum No. 5 to Joint Funding Agreement No. 13GGESMC0000112 between Broward County and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) providing for cost share participation support for the monitoring and maintenance of the regional groundwater monitoring well network in Broward County for Fiscal Year 2018 with a total project cost not-to-exceed $120,670 (Broward County to provide $80,470 or 67% cost share) and bringing final total cost to $610,131 in the last year of the five-year agreement; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO AWARD fixed contract to Vetted Security Solutions, LLC under the City of Sunrise Contract No. 17-15-02-RM, for Wanco Portable Video Surveillance Trailers, for the Broward County Aviation Department in the amount of $284,000.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

A. MOTION TO APPROVE sole source/sole brand standardization of Brock Solutions U.S. Inc., for SmartSort Upper Level Software and Lower Level Controls for the Baggage Handling System, for the Broward County Aviation Department, at the Broward County Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

B. MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County and Brock Solutions U.S. Inc., for the System and Services Agreement for Control Panels for Baggage Handling System, including $220,000 for equipment, software and services; $100,000 for non-covered services and $50,000 for optional services, for a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $370,000 for two years from the effective date of this Agreement; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

A. MOTION TO APPROVE one reasonable source designation to utilize Florida Renaissance Festival, Inc., for the Florida Renaissance Festival for the Parks and Recreation Division.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

B. MOTION TO APPROVE revenue generating License and Concession Agreement between Broward County and Florida Renaissance Festival, Inc., for the Florida Renaissance Festival, for an initial term beginning on the date of execution and ending at the conclusion of the year 2022 event, with a projected total revenue of $475,844, contingent upon the receipt and approval of insurance, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. The Agreement may be renewed by the Board for up to five years. (Commission District 2)

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low responsive, responsible bidder, Toshiba Business Solutions for Bid No. A2114041B1, Copiers, Cost-Per-Copy, for the Enterprise Technology Services Division, in the five-year estimated amount of $3,491,275. The initial contract period begins on September 13, 2017, and terminates five years from that date, contingent upon receipt and approval of performance and payment guaranty.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low bidder, Airmatic Controls, Inc., for HVAC Maintenance, Repairs and Emergency Services, Bid No. K2113673B1, for the Facilities Management Division, in the annual estimated amount of $155,406 inclusive of allowances in the amount of $50,000; and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a three-year potential estimated amount of $466,218. The initial contract period begins on the date of award and will terminate one year from that date.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

A. MOTION TO APPROVE sole source designation for Pantropic Power, Inc., for Diagnostic and Repair Services for Caterpillar Generators for Water and Wastewater Services.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

B. MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to sole source bidder, Pantropic Power, Inc., for Diagnostic and Repair Services for Caterpillar Generators, Solicitation No. Y2114639Q1, for Water and Wastewater Services, in the annual estimated amount of $215,095, which includes allowances in the amount of $42,500, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods for a three-year potential estimated amount of $645,285. The initial contract period begins on the date of award and will terminate one year from that date.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

C. MOTION TO APPROVE alternate pricing for Bid Line Items 02-02 and 02-04 per Exhibit 5 for Bid No. Y2114639Q1, Diagnostic and Repair Services for Caterpillar Generators.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low bidder, FG Construction, LLC, for Sidewalk and Drainage System Repair and Replacement, Bid. No. N2113654B1, for the Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division, in the estimated annual amount of $2,418,875, including allowances for permits, specialized construction services, unforeseen conditions, and materials and parts in the amount of $420,000; and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a total potential three-year amount of $7,256,625. The contract shall begin on the date of award and shall terminate one year from that date, contingent upon the receipt and approval of performance and payment guaranty.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

A. MOTION TO APPROVE sole source/brand designation for Clarke Mosquito Control Products, Inc., for mosquito control supplies identified in Quotation No. N2114084Q1, for Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

B. MOTION TO AWARD sole bidder, Clarke Mosquito Control Products, Inc., for Quotation No. N2114084Q1, Mosquito Control Supplies, for the Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division, in the total annual estimated amount of $2,720,856 and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a three-year potential estimated amount of $8,162,568. The initial contract period will start from the date of award and terminate one-year from that date.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

C. MOTION TO APPROVE sole source/brand designation for Adapco, LLC, for mosquito control supplies identified in Quotation No. N2114084Q2, for Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

D. MOTION TO AWARD sole bidder, Adapco, LLC for Quotation No. N2114084Q2, Mosquito Control Supplies, for the Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division, in the total annual estimated amount of $359,667 and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a three-year potential estimated amount of $1,079,001. The initial contract period will start from the date of award and terminate one-year from that date.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

E. MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low bidder, Univar USA, Inc. (Group 1); low bidder, Adapco, LLC (Group 2); single bidder, SpringStar, Inc. (Group 3); and single bidder, Adapco, LLC (Group 4); for Bid No. N2114084B1; for the Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division, in the total annual estimated amount of $801,073 and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a three-year potential estimated amount of $2,403,219. The initial contract period will start from the date of award and terminate one-year from that date.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO AWARD open-end contracts to multiple vendors under the State of Florida Alternate Contract Source Agreement No. 52100000-16-ACS, Flooring with Related Equipment, Products, Supplies, Installation and Services; Broward County Procurement Contract No. M2114073A1, for supply and installation of carpet and flooring materials for the Facilities Management Division and other Broward County agencies, in the estimated amount of $7,200,000 for the remainder of the initial term effective through February 16, 2020, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract, as renewed by the State of Florida, for a one-year period, for a potential total amount of $8,700,000. The initial contract shall begin on the date of award and shall terminate on February 16, 2020.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low bidder, Limousines of South Florida, Inc., for Public Transportation Services, Bid No. V2113790B1, for the Transit Division, in the estimated three-year amount of $2,439,186 and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a total potential five-year amount of $4,065,310. The initial contract period shall begin on the date of award and shall terminate three years from that date.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

A. MOTION TO APPROVE cancellation of warrants from Central Account No. xxxxxxxxx3785, Tax Refund Account No. xxxxxxxxx9850, Tax Redemption Account No. xxxxxxxxx0916, and Self Insurance Account No. xxxxxxxxx0518, due to having a stale date, being unclaimed, or not being negotiated.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

B. MOTION TO APPROVE cancellation of warrants from Central Account No. xxxxxxxxx3785, Tax Refund Account No. xxxxxxxxx9850, and Tax Redemption Account No. xxxxxxxxx0916, due to being lost or stolen. Checks have been reissued. 

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO FILE Tangible Personal Property Errors and Insolvencies Report for the 2016 Tax Roll as required by Florida Statutes, Section 197.492.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO CONSIDER APPROVAL of a plat entitled Coral Hills - Sample (047-MP-16). (Commission District 3)

(Commissioner Geller pulled this item.)

ACTION:  (T-10:36 AM)  Approved the plat subject to staff’s recommendations as outlined in the Development Review Report.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Geller abstained from voting on this item.

MOTION TO CONSIDER APPROVAL of a plat note amendment to Celebration Pointe (063-MP-06). (Commission District 2)

(Commissioner Geller pulled this item.)

ACTION:  (T-10:36 AM)  Approved per staff’s recommendations.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Geller abstained from voting on this item.

MOTION TO CONSIDER APPROVAL of a plat note amendment to Hastings Trust Plat (046-MP-96). (Commission District 4)

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved per staff’s recommendations.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO CONSIDER APPROVAL of a plat note amendment to Mercury Plat (038-MP-92). (Commission District 7)

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved per staff’s recommendations.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO CONSIDER APPROVAL of a plat note amendment to 26 Acres (076-MP-81). (Commission District 1)

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved per staff’s recommendations.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO CONSIDER APPROVAL of a plat note amendment to F.P. & L. Welleby Substation (059-MP-83). (Commission District 1)

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved per staff’s recommendations.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO CONSIDER APPROVAL of a plat note revision to Dania Oaks (029-MP-15). (Commission District 7)

(Commissioner Geller pulled this item.)

ACTION:  (T-10:36 AM)  Approved per staff’s recommendations.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Geller abstained from voting on this item.

MOTION TO CONSIDER APPROVAL of a non-vehicular access line amendment on Oriole Industrial Park (062-UP-81). (Commission District 4)

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved per staff’s recommendations.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO CONSIDER APPROVAL of a plat note amendment to Pembroke Pines City Center (067-MP-03). (Commission District 6)

(Commissioner Geller pulled this item.)

ACTION:  (T-10:36 AM)  Approved per staff’s recommendations. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Geller abstained from voting on this item.

A. MOTION TO REAPPOINT Dr. Henry Mack to the Public Safety Coordinating Council in the category of community representative.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

B. MOTION TO REAPPOINT Dr. Steven Ronik to the Public Safety Coordinating Council in the category of director of mental health treatment program.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

C. MOTION TO REAPPOINT Wayne Spath to the Public Safety Coordinating Council in the category of community representative who provides bail bonds.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO AMEND Broward County Board of County Commissioners' meeting schedule to reflect changes to the August and October schedules.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO FILE semi-annual incentive report for the first half of Fiscal Year 2017 in accordance with Chapter 29, Part II, Section 29.17(h.) of the Broward County Administrative Code relating to the Cultural Division’s cultural incentive agreements.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

A. MOTION TO RETROACTIVEY APPROVE Grant Agreement between Broward County and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs (Grant No.18.c.p.s.500.208) in the amount of $46,081 for the General Program Support to assist the Cultural Division with its on-going initiatives for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018; authorize the County Administrator to execute the Grant Agreement, and approve and execute amendments subject to prior approval of the Office of the County Attorney; and authorize the County Administrator to sign other documents related to the grant. (State Grant amount $46,081; County Match $46,081).

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2017-402 within the Local Arts Agency Support Fund to appropriate revenue in the amount of $92,162 (includes $46,081 of County’s cash match) for the purpose of general program support; and authorize the County Administrator to take any necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the grant.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO NOTE FOR THE RECORD that between June 14, 2017 and August 10, 2017, the County Administrator executed 16 grant agreements/amendments, and 17 budget Resolutions.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.  (Scrivener’s Error – See County Administrator’s Report: In the Summary Explanation/Background Statement Item #5: Currently reads “…as recipient of $20,000…”,  Should read”…a reduction of $20,000…”  In the Fiscal Impact Statement: “Match funds are required on the following grants”: Item #2: Currently reads “Home care for the Elderly”, Should read “Community Care for the Elderly”.  In the Fiscal Impact Statement “Match funds are required on the following grants”: Item #4: Currently reads “NCJJ Rape Crisis Center”, Should read “NJCC” Rape Crisis Center”.)
 
VOTE: 9-0.

A. MOTION TO APPROVE Master Agreement between Broward County and the School Board of Broward County (SBBC), Florida, for Interlocal Cooperative Partnership Services for Fiscal Years 2017-2021, which provides for data sharing to enable students to obtain a dual use library card for access to public library resources, joint promotion of learning programs, and collaborative professional development opportunities with funding provided by the SBBC as provided for in the agreement; for a term effective upon full execution and expiring on September 30, 2021; and authorize the County Administrator to approve future years funding allocation; and authorize the Clerk and Mayor to execute same.

(Commissioner Furr pulled this item.)

ACTION:  (T10:59 AM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
VOTE: 9-0.

B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2017-403 within the General Fund to appropriate revenue in the amount of $100,000 for Fiscal Year 2017 for the purpose of funding the BCL Digital Direct Student Card and Summer Learning Program to support the Master Agreement.

(Commissioner Furr pulled this item.)

ACTION:  (T10:59 AM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2017-405 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, accepting a donation of 90 Android Alcatel eight-inch Tablets, and 90 Alcatel Hotspots, valued at $19,798, from T-Mobile; authorizing the County Administrator to take all administrative and budgetary actions to implement acceptance; and providing for severability and an effective date.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2017-406 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, accepting a donation of $530 from Southern Gas Association and AMEC Foster Wheeler to be deposited in The Friends of the Parks and Recreation Division Trust Fund to augment educational amenities provided by the Parks and Recreation Division; authorizing the County Administrator to take all administrative and budgetary actions required to implement acceptance; and providing for severability and an effective date. (Commission District 7)

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPROVE appointment of Maria Hernandez to the Homeless Continuum of Care (HCOC) Board.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPROVE appointment of Joshua Rodriguez to the HIV Health Services Planning Council in the State Government Agency Administrating Ryan White Part B category.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.   (Scrivener’s Error – See County Administrator’s Report: Attachment of Exhibit 1 currently reads: “At-Large Positions Available to all Commissioners.”  Should read:  “Exhibit 1 – HIV Health Services Council Letter 080417.”)
 
 VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to the agreement with TNT Promotions, Inc., D/B/A Sharp Marketing, to extend the agreement Sharp Marketing, commencing on October 1, 2017 on a month to month basis, for a period not to exceed six months through March 31, 2018, in the estimated not-to-exceed amount of $100,000, in order to provide for uninterrupted fulfillment of marketing and distribution of Broward County logo identified apparel and merchandise for Broward County agencies; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. The current agreement expires on September 30, 2017.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPROVE agreement between Broward County and Andrew J. Meyers for Meyers’s employment as Broward County Attorney.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPROVE settlement, including costs and attorney's fees, in the case of Starla Edwards v. Broward County, 17th Judicial Circuit Court Case No. 16-002799.02.

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO AMEND direction given to the Office of the County Attorney to draft an Ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances, "Animals and Fowl," requiring licensed veterinarians to make available County rabies registration tags for sale in their offices at the time of rabies vaccine administration. (Commissioner LaMarca)

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPROVE 2017 Broward County Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE) scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2017-Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center as an annual County-sponsored event, and under the supervision of the Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) which would allow OESBD to solicit co-sponsorships greater than $30,000 for FITCE. (Commissioner Holness)

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2017-408 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, granting a new nonexclusive franchise to Cliff Berry, Inc., to provide vessel oily waste removal services at Port Everglades, for a one-year term commencing August 22, 2017, and ending August 21, 2018; and providing for nondiscrimination, compliance with applicable law, severability and an effective date; and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the franchise.

ACTION:  (T-11:01 AM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2017-410 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, granting renewal of a nonexclusive franchise to AFCO Agency USA, LLC, to provide stevedore services at Port Everglades, for a ten-year term commencing September 27, 2017, and ending September 26, 2027; and providing for nondiscrimination, compliance with applicable law, severability and an effective date; and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the franchise.

ACTION:  (T-11:03 AM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2017-412 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, consenting to the assignment of a nonexclusive cargo handler franchise from Coleary Transport Company, Inc., to Logistec Everglades, LLC, to provide cargo handler services at Port Everglades for the remainder of the ten-year franchise term which expires on February 25, 2024, and providing for nondiscrimination, compliance with applicable law, severability, and an effective date; and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the franchise.

ACTION:  (T-11:04 AM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2017-414 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, consenting to the assignment of a nonexclusive stevedore franchise from Coleary Transport Company, Inc., to Logistec Everglades LLC, to provide stevedore services at Port Everglades for the remainder of the ten-year franchise term which expires on February 25, 2024, and providing for nondiscrimination, compliance with applicable law, severability, and an effective date; and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the franchise.

ACTION:  (T-11:05 AM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO ENACT Ordinance amending the Broward County Comprehensive Plan to adopt Broward County Land Use Plan map amendment PC 17-5, in the City of Deerfield Beach (Commission District 4), the substance of which is as follows:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BROWARD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AMENDING THE BROWARD COUNTY LAND USE PLAN WITHIN THE CITY OF DEERFIELD BEACH; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ACTION:  (T-11:09 AM)  Filed proof of publication and enacted the Ordinance to become effective as provided by law.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  (See Purple-Sheeted Additional Material, dated Tuesday, August 22, 2017, submitted at the request of the Broward County Planning Council.)
 
VOTE:  8-0. Commissioner Geller abstained from voting.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2017-415, the title of which is as follows:

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT; AMENDING SECTION 40.23 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ("ADMINISTRATIVE CODE"); REGARDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FEES; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ACTION:  (T-11:43 AM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO CONSIDER enactment of an Ordinance, the title of which is as follows (this is a second continuation of the first of two public hearings): (Continued from May 9, 2017 - Item No. 32)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA FACILITIES; AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 39 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE"); PROVIDING PROCESS FOR ISSUANCE OF ALL CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSING ORGANIZATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

(Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)
 

ACTION:  (T-11:51 AM)  Without objection, this item was withdrawn.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  (See Purple-Sheeted Additional Material, dated Tuesday, August 22, 2017, submitted at the request of the Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department.)
 
VOTE: 9-0.

A. MOTION TO OPEN Meeting as the Governing Board of Water Control District No. 4.

ACTION:  (T-11:52 AM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
VOTE: 9-0.

B. MOTION TO APPROVE Reappointment of Jill Sarver to the Water Control District No. 4 Advisory Board for the two-year term of September 9, 2017 to September 8, 2019.

ACTION:  (T-11:53 AM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
VOTE: 9-0.

C. MOTION TO CLOSE Meeting as the Governing Board of Water Control District No. 4. (Commission Districts 2, 4 and 9)

ACTION:  (T-11:53 AM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
VOTE: 9-0.

DELEGATION: Eric Kozlowski representing Special Olympics Florida.

ACTION:  (T-11:54 AM) The Board heard the Delegation Request by Erin Kozlowski requesting the consideration of a monetary donation for in-county transportation of Special Olympic athletes.  Following discussion, the Board directed staff to investigate available transportation options and to return to the Board with additional information.    (Scrivener’s Error – See County Administrator’s Report: Currently reads: Mr. Eric Kozlowski, Should read: Ms. Erin Kozlowski.)  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 

MOTION TO WAIVE competitive selection requirements for Marine Terminal Lease and Operating Agreements pursuant to section 32.10 of the Broward County Administrative Code, and authorize the Port Everglades Chief Executive/Port Director to enter into negotiations with Horizon Terminal Services, LLC, in response to their stated interest to enter into a Marine Terminal Lease and Operating Agreement for improved land in the Midport area at Port Everglades. The negotiated agreement will be brought back to the Board to conduct the required public hearings and approval.

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

A. MOTION TO APPROVE staff recommendations regarding the continuance, modification and sunset of advisory or other boards.

ACTION:  (T-12:16 PM)  Following public input and Board discussion, this item was tabled until later in the meeting.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

ACTION:  (T-2:40 PM)  Approved, as amended, to include wording pertaining to the Homeless Continuum of Care Board: "Three (3) advocate representatives for the homeless in the areas of youth, family, and veterans affairs appointed by the Board" and with the Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material #121 (1) and #121 (3), dated Tuesday, August 22, 2017, submitted at the request of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Professional Standards.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material #121 (2), dated Tuesday, August 22, 2017, submitted at the request of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Professional Standards.)

VOTE: 9-0.

B. MOTION TO DIRECT County Attorney to prepare a Resolution or Ordinance, as applicable, to implement the recommendations for the County Commission's consideration and approval.

ACTION:  (T-12:16 PM)  Following public input and Board discussion, this item was tabled until later in the meeting.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

ACTION:  (T-2:44 PM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0.

C. MOTION TO APPROVE staff recommendations regarding changes to the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Professional Standards (OIAPS) Advisory Board Policies.

ACTION:  (T-12:16 PM)  Following public input and Board discussion, this item was tabled until later in the meeting.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

ACTION:  (T-2:44 PM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material #121 (2), dated Tuesday, August 22, 2017, submitted at the request of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Professional Standards.)

VOTE: 9-0.

D. MOTION TO APPROVE staff recommendations regarding Section 1-233, Broward County Code, relating to boards, authorities and other agencies generally.

ACTION:  (T-12:16 PM)  Following public input and Board discussion, this item was tabled until later in the meeting.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

ACTION:  (T-2:44 PM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material #121 (2), dated Tuesday, August 22, 2017, submitted at the request of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Professional Standards.)

VOTE: 9-0.

E. MOTION TO APPROVE staff recommendation eliminating the County Commission's At-Large Rotation Process.

ACTION:  (T-12:16 PM)  Following public input and Board discussion, this item was tabled until later in the meeting.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

ACTION:  (T-2:42 PM)  Without objection, this item was withdrawn by staff.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0.
 

MOTION TO APPROVE final ranking of the qualified firms for Request for Proposals (RFP) No. R2111778P1, Architectural and Engineering Services for Works of a Specified Nature; the ranked firms are: 1 - Cartaya and Associates Architects, P.A.; 2 - Synalovski Romanik Saye, LLC; 3 - Walters Zackria Associates, PLLC; 4 - ACAI Associates, Inc., and authorize staff to proceed with negotiations.

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved with the Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated Tuesday, August 22, 2017, submitted at the request of the Finance and Administrative Services Department.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2017-418 supporting efforts for the Florida Legislature to enact legislation making texting while driving a primary offense, the title of which is as follows: (Mayor Sharief and Commissioner LaMarca)
 
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION MAKING TEXTING WHILE DRIVING A PRIMARY OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

(Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, Commissioner Udine and Vice Mayor Furr requested being co-sponsors to this item.)

ACTION:  (T-10:42 AM)  Approved, as amended, supporting the doubling of fines for violations committed in school zones.  (Commissioners Bogen, Geller, Holness and Rich requested to be added as co-sponsors to this item.  Through Mayor Sharief, Commissioner Ryan was added as a co-sponsor to this item.) (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated Tuesday, August 22, 2017, submitted at the request of Vice Mayor Furr.)
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPOINT Salima Ali to the Consumer Protection Board. (Mayor Sharief)

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO NOMINATE Dylan Larson for appointment at large to the Climate Change Task Force in the category of “Business and Economic Interests.” (Commissioner Rich)

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPROVE Travel for Commissioner Chip LaMarca to travel to Washington DC on behalf of Broward County September 24 to September 28, 2017 to advocate for Broward County. (Commissioner LaMarca)

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION:  (T-10:19 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO DISCUSS modification or termination, including termination for convenience, of the Agreement Between Broward County and G4S Secure Solutions (USA) for General Security Services at Various County Facilities. (Commissioner Bogen)

ACTION:  (T-10:27 AM)  Without objection, Commissioner Bogen deferred this item.  (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated Tuesday, August 22, 2017, submitted at the request of Commissioner Bogen and the Public Works Department.)

A.  CONGRATULATIONS

ACTION:  (T-3:37 PM)  County Administrator Bertha Henry extended congratulations to Libraries Director, Kelvin Watson for receiving an award of Excellence in Librarianship.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

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MEETING/WORKSHOP NOTICES

BENEFITS AND BUDGET WORKSHOP
Tuesday, August 22nd, in Room 430 at 12:30 PM

 

SOCIAL MEDIA - COMMISSIONER UDINE

ACTION:  (T-3:21 PM)  Commissioner Udine reminded everyone that all events that he will be attending will be posted to @MichaelUdine on Twitter and via Facebook, Instagram and on his website.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

READING MATERIAL - COMMISSIONER UDINE

ACTION:  (T-3:22 PM)  Commissioner Udine offered thanks to the various department/division heads that provided him with additional reading material over the summer recess.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

AFFORDABLE HOUSING WORKSHOP - COMMISSIONER RICH

ACTION:  (T-3:22 PM)  Commissioner Rich expanded on comments made by Mayor Sharief regarding her appointment as a designee to the Affordable Housing Workshop.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, BERTHA HENRY - COMMISSIONER BOGEN

ACTION:  (T-3:24 PM)  Commissioner Bogen took a moment to acknowledge the County Administrator, Bertha Henry.   (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

CONGRATULATIONS CARL SHECHTER - VICE MAYOR FURR

ACTION:  (T-3:25 PM) Vice Mayor Furr took a moment to congratulate Carl Shechter for having the Southwest Focal Point Community Center bear his name.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

COLLECTION AND HAULING OF TRASH - VICE MAYOR FURR

ACTION:  (T-3:26 PM)  Vice Mayor Furr expressed concerns surrounding the collection and hauling of trash.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

SINKING OF AN ARMY TUG BOAT - COMMISSIONER LAMARCA

ACTION:  (T-3:28 PM)  Commissioner LaMarca noted efforts to sink an army tug boat off Pompano Beach.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION FACILITY - COMMISSIONER LAMARCA

ACTION:  (T-3:30 PM)  Commissioner LaMarca noted that the newly opened Animal Care and Adoption facility received a LEED Silver Certification from the U.S Green Building Council.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

RABIES LICENSING AND TAG SALES - COMMISSIONER LAMARCA

ACTION:  (T-3:30 PM)  Commissioner LaMarca expressed delight as to rabies licensing/tag sales exceeding 100,000 in July.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL TRADE & CULTURAL EXPO (FITCE) - COMMISSIONER HOLNESS

ACTION:  (T-3:31 PM)  Commissioner Holness noted that he is still working on the Florida International Trade & Cultural Expo (FITCE) and took a moment to thank local sponsors.   (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

BROWARD PEOPLE’S IMMIGRATION FORUM - COMMISSIONER HOLNESS

ACTION:  (T-3:34 PM)  Commissioner Holness will be on a panel at the Broward People’s Immigration Forum on Wednesday, August 23, 2017.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

SEALING AND EXPUNGEMENT ONE STOP SHOP EVENT - COMMISSIONER HOLNESS

ACTION:  (T-3:35 PM)  Commissioner Holness noted that the Office of State Attorney Michael Satz will host a Sealing and Expungement One Stop Shop Event on Thursday, August 24, 2017, at the Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex, 445 SW 2^nd Street, Deerfield Beach, from 3:00 p.m., to 7:00 p.m.  For additional information call: (954)-831-6955.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

BALTICS TRIP - COMMISSIONER GELLER

ACTION:  (T-3:36 PM)  Commissioner Geller noted that he spent time in the Baltics over the summer recess.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)