PRESENTATION OF "HEALTHY WEIGHT COMMUNITY CHAMPION" AWARD

"BROWARD MEANS BUSINESS" MOMENT

Highlight of the Broward County Waste and Wastewater Services Department.

BROWARD BUSINESS RECOGNITION

A proclamation presented to Giovanni’s Cafe, an Italian/Peruvian restaurant located in Pembroke Pines, Florida.

CONSENT AGENDA
 

A motion was made by Commissioner Gunzburger  seconded by Commissioner Ritter and unanimously carried, to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of Items 1 through 28.  At the request of the Mayor, Regular Items 30, 32, 33, 34, 36, 38 and 39 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The following items were withdrawn/deferred: 40.

The following items were pulled by the Board and considered separately:  8 and 9.

The following items were pulled by the public and considered separately: 8 and 9.

MOTION TO APPROVE Board Appointments

MOTION TO APPOINT Janet Solitt to the Commission on the Status of Women in the Category of not required in district; registered voter. (Commissioner Gunzburger)

ACTION:  (T-10:22 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

MOTION TO RETROACTIVELY APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to the Building Lease Agreement between Broward County and Delta Air Lines, Inc., at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport; effective retroactive to March 1, 2013 with a termination date of February 28, 2018; and authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute same.

ACTION:  (T-10:22 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

MOTION TO APPROVE Revocable License Agreement between Broward County, the City of Fort Lauderdale and CAMM Educational Enterprises, Inc. for installation of landscaping, irrigation and related improvements along the east side of NW 7 Avenue between Broward Boulevard and NW 2 Street in the City of Fort Lauderdale, at no cost to the County; effective upon execution; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 7)

ACTION:  (T-10:22 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2014-261 accepting a Quit Claim Deed from the South Florida Water Management District conveying its interests over a portion of real property located on the west side of Hiatus Road and north of Sunrise Boulevard in the City of Plantation to Broward County; authorize acceptance and recordation of the Deed. (Commission District 1)

ACTION:  (T-10:22 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2014-263 authorizing the conveyance to the City of Fort Lauderdale by Right-of-Way Deed pursuant to Florida Statutes, Chapter 335.0415 a 20-foot triangular-shaped corner chord lying at the southeast corner of Parcel A of the Coca-Cola Subdivision Plat located at 612-644 South Andrews Avenue in the City of Fort Lauderdale being the site of the new Courthouse parking garage; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute deed and recordation of same. (Commission District 7)

ACTION:  (T-10:22 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

A. MOTION TO APPROVE Contract between Broward County and the State of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) for the three-year period beginning May 7, 2014 and ending April 30, 2017, in the amount of $569,992, for the purpose of providing assessment services for youth who have received a Civil Citation from a law enforcement agency in Broward County, Circuit 17, in accordance with Florida State Statutes 985.12; authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement; and authorizing the County Administrator to execute renewal options and amendments to the Agreement, subject to approval of same by the Office of the County Attorney, except for those amendments increasing the funding amount set forth in the Agreement, and to make any necessary and budgetary actions during the term of the Agreement.

(Commissioners Holness, Wexler and a member of the public pulled this item.)

ACTION:  (T-10:25 AM)  Approved. The Board directed staff to collate data pertaining to the City of Fort Lauderdale’s juvenile civil citation/intervention programs and how they are funded. County Administration will contact the City Manager to gather relevant data.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

B. MOTION TO ADOPT unanticipated revenue Resolution No. 2014-264 within the State Grant Fund (8019) for the Human Services/Civil Citation Section, for Fiscal Year 2014, in the amount of $31,666 for services between May 7, 2014 and June 30, 2014, for the purpose of providing assessment services for youth who have received a Civil Citation from a law enforcement agency in Broward County.

(Commissioners Holness, Wexler and a member of the public pulled this item.)

ACTION:  (T-10:25 AM)  Approved. The Board directed staff to collate data pertaining to the City of Fort Lauderdale’s juvenile civil citation/intervention programs and how they are funded. County Administration will contact the City Manager to gather relevant data.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

C. MOTION TO ESTABLISH three grant positions within the Civil Citation Section to include two full time Case Manager II positions, and one full time Administrative Aide position.

(Commissioners Holness, Wexler and a member of the public pulled this item.)

ACTION:  (T-10:25 AM)  Approved. The Board directed staff to collate data pertaining to the City of Fort Lauderdale’s juvenile civil citation/intervention programs and how they are funded. County Administration will contact the City Manager to gather relevant data.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

A. MOTION TO RETROACTIVELY APPROVE Third Amendment to Contract No. 34305 between Broward Behavioral Health Coalition, Inc. and Broward County, effective March 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014, increasing the award amount from $3,092,059 to $3,282,460, for a total increase of $190,000, for the expansion of substance abuse services for pregnant and post-partum women; increasing the County cash match requirement from $353,199 to $372,012, for a total increase of $18,802, to adjust the amount of match based on the revised number of match-eligible services reimbursed; replacing exhibits for funding detail and local match plan; authorizing County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions related to the agreement; and authorizing Mayor to execute same.

(Commissioner Wexler pulled this item.)

ACTION:  (T-10:44 AM)  Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 

VOTE: 7-0. Commissioner Wexler abstained from voting.  Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

B. MOTION TO ADOPT unanticipated revenue Resolution No 2014-265 within the DCF grant fund in the amount of $208,802, to expand substance abuse services to pregnant and post-partum women and their affected families.

(Commissioner Wexler pulled this item.)

ACTION:  (T-10:44 AM)  Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 

VOTE: 7-0. Commissioner Wexler abstained from voting.  Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

C. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to take any and all necessary actions, including the execution of amendments or documents relating to the funding and services under this grant agreement following approval by the County Attorney's Office, and to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions.

(Commissioner Wexler pulled this item.)

ACTION:  (T-10:44 AM)  Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 

VOTE: 7-0. Commissioner Wexler abstained from voting.  Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

MOTION TO ADOPT unanticipated revenue Resolution No. 2014-266 within the Port Everglades Operating Fund (4700) in the amount of $74,150 for the purpose recognizing rail revenues associated with the Third Amendment to the Agreement between Broward County and Florida East Coast Railway, L.L.C. (FEC) for the operation and maintenance of the Port Everglades railroad track.

ACTION:  (T-10:22 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

A. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2014-267 transferring $147,042 from Reserves in the Transit Operations Fund (0045) to the Transit Division's Capital Fund (9705). Funds will go towards the purchase of a replacement 40-foot bus that was totaled due to an accident, instead of reimbursement to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for the remaining federal interest (undepreciated value) in the bus.
 

ACTION:  (T-10:22 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

B. MOTION TO ADOPT unanticipated revenue Resolution No. 2014-268 within the Transit Division's Capital Fund (9705) in the amount of $147,042, for the purpose of replacing the totaled bus instead of reimbursing the FTA for the remaining federal interest (undepreciated value) in the bus.

ACTION:  (T-10:22 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

MOTION TO APPROVE Amendment Number 1 to the State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement between Broward County and the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services, for the purpose of revising the agreement to provide for a single grant payment to the County in the amount of $1,653,012, and to revise deliverables beginning October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014; and authorize the County Administrator to take all administrative or budgetary actions necessary to implement the grant; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.

ACTION:  (T-10:22 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2014-270 directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. in Room 422 of the Governmental Center, 115 South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida to vacate a portion of a platted 15-foot-wide utility easement measuring approximately 22,275 square feet, lying over, across, through and under Parcel A of the P & J Estates Plat located on Camelot Circle and SW 105 Avenue in the Town of Davie at no cost to the County; Petitioner: Lowell at Camelot, Inc.; Agent: Pulice Land Surveyors, Inc.; Application for Vacation and Abandonment: 2014-V-03. (Commission District 5)

ACTION:  (T-10:22 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

MOTION TO APPROVE settlement of Claim 030701 and to authorize County Administration and the Office of the County Attorney to execute applicable settlement documents.

ACTION:  (T-10:22 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

DISCUSSION: of plat entitled “3850 Federal” (027-MP-13). (Commission District 4)

ACTION:  (T-10:22 AM)  Approved the plat subject to staff’s recommendations as outlined in the Development Review Report.

VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

DELEGATION: Hoyt Holden regarding request to amend the plat note on Living Word (001-UP-01). (Commission District 5)

ACTION:  (T-10:22 AM)  Approved per staff’s recommendations.
 
VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

MOTION TO APPROVE Request for Proposals (RFP) No. R1223429P1, Personal Income Protection Plans.

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION:  (T-10:22 AM)  Approved.

VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

MOTION TO APPROVE Second Amendment to Declaration of Restrictive Covenants recorded in Official Records Book 44460, Page 1653 for Land Use Plan Amendment PC 06-30, also known as “Sabal Palm by Prestige.” (Commission Districts 1 and 9) (Deferred from June 5, 2012 - Item No. 39)

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION:  (T-10:22 AM)  Approved.

VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

MOTION TO DISCUSS Broward County Historical Commission and the Board support or opposition to the creation of a Certified Local Government (CLG). (Commissioner LaMarca)

ACTION:  (T-11:58 AM)  Following discussion, the Board provided direction to staff to create a Certified Local Government (CLG).  The new entity will be the Broward County Historical Preservation Board.  The new Board will consist of nine members with one appointment made per Broward County Commissioner. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 

VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

MOTION TO DRAW categories for appointment of members to the Homeless Continuum of Care Board (HCB) consistent with Section 12.153, Broward County Administrative Code.

(Withdrawn to allow staff to amend resolution.)
 

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
 

A. CHRISTMAS IN JULY
 

ACTION:  (T-12:42 PM) County Administrator Bertha Henry encouraged employees to participate in the annual Christmas in July benefit.  Collection boxes for new clothing, underwear, diapers and school supplies are located at select County facilities and at all Broward County Libraries through July 3. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

B. GROUNDBREAKING EVENT

ACTION:  (T-12:43 PM)  County Administrator Bertha Henry announced a groundbreaking event with Chevron will take place at the county wastewater facility on Thursday, May 15, 2014.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

C. BROWARD COUNTY - CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS

ACTION:  (T-12:43 PM)  County Administrator Bertha Henry announced that staff will be visiting with Board members providing them with a sneak peak of the upcoming Broward County centennial celebrations.  The official kickoff will be at the Miramar Multi-service Complex on May 28, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 

BROWARD NAVY DAYS/FLEET WEEK - COMMISSIONER LAMARCA

ACTION:  (T-12:44 PM) Commissioner LaMarca expressed delight that Broward Navy days is back. The USS New York (U.S Naval ship); the U.S.C.G.C Dependable and the U.S.C.G.C Bernard C. Webber (U.S Coast Guard ships) were welcomed.  Onboard the USS New York, 22 men who served during World War II were recognized and honored with the French Legion of Honor award. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

RYAN HUNTER REAY - COMMISSIONER LAMARCA

ACTION:  (T-12:46 PM) Commissioner LaMarca noted that local IndyCar driver Ryan Hunter Reay was named Young Alumni of the Year at Cardinal Gibbons High School.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

AIRPORT BRANDING - COMMISSIONER RITTER
 

WATER PARK LIFEGUARDS  - COMMISSIONER HOLNESS

ACTION:  (T-12:56 PM) Commissioner Holness offered congratulations to Broward County regional water parks lifeguards in receiving the 2013 International Aquatic Safety Award.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

EVENT - COMMISSIONER HOLNESS

ACTION:  (T-12:57 PM) Commissioner Holness announced to the Board that he will be providing welcoming remarks at the Broward County’s Creative and Cultural Industries Symposium on May 9.  For more information please contact the Cultural Division at 954-357-7457.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

AIRPORT AND PORT BRANDING - COMMISSIONER HOLNESS

ACTION:  (T-12:58 PM) Commissioner Holness commented on remarks made by Commissioner Ritter and Mayor Sharief regarding the current branding/naming of the County airport and Port. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)