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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

http://www.cityofwestpark.org/

City of West Park Ordinance No. 2012-05 requires all lobbyists before

engaging in any lobbying activities to register with the City Clerk and pay

an annual fee of $100.00 per Resolution No. 2012-43. This applies to all

persons who are retained (whether paid or not) to represent a business

entity or organization to influence “City” action. “City” action is broadly

described to include the ranking and selection of professional consultants

and virtually all legislative, quasi-judicial and administrative action.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. INVOCATION

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

5. PRESENTATIONS

Presentation: City Catalyst Grant - Florida League of Mayors

Proclamation: United Nations Day

Presentation: Broward County’s Update Regarding Radio Tower – Addressing City of

Hollywood’s letter dated September 24, 2019

Presentation: Broward County Property Appraiser – Marty Kiar

6. OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION

7. ADVISORY BOARD PRESENTATIONS

8. BROWARD SHERIFF’S OFFICE UPDATES – POLICE / FIRE DEPARTMENT

9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

August 7, 2019 – Regular Commission Meeting Minutes

August 21, 2019 – Regular Commission Meeting Minutes

10. RESOLUTIONS – CONSENT ITEMS

1. 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

(Resolution 2019-111)


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.



PARK, FLORIDA, APPOINTING ONE (1) MEMBER TO THE BUSINESS

ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE


11. RESOLUTIONS – NON CONSENT (PUBLIC HEARING)


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


12. ORDINANCES – FIRST READING

1. 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.

(Ordinance 2019-06)

13. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT – W. Ajibola Balogun, City Manager

A. Updates / Status

i. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Paint The City Pink Day – Wed. October 16, 2019

ii. Proposed Streets Co-naming Per Ordinance 2018-01

iii. RFQ For Development of City Owned Property at SW 25th Street & State Road 7

iv. Halloween Spooktacular Event – Wednesday, October 30, 2019

v. Annual Mary Kendrick Thanksgiving Feast Event – Tuesday, November 26, 2019

14. OLD BUSINESS

15. NEW BUSINESS

1. Update on Advisory Committees and Boards – Commissioner Brunson

16. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

17. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER & COMMISSIONER COMMENTS /

ANNOUNCEMENTS

18. ADJOURNMENT

RULES OF PROCEDURE

WHO MAY SPEAK

Meetings of the City Commission are open to the public. They are not, however, public forums. Any

resident who wishes to address the Commission on any subject within the scope of the Commission’s

authority may do so, providing it is accomplished in an orderly manner and in accordance with the

procedures outlined below.

SPEAKING ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

Consent Agenda Items – These are items, which the Commission does not need to discuss

individually, and which are voted on as a group. Any Commissioner who wishes to discuss any

individual item on the consent agenda may request the Mayor to pull such item from the consent

agenda. Those items pulled will be discussed and voted upon individually.

Regular Agenda Items – These are items, which the Commission will discuss individually in

the order listed on the agenda. By majority vote, the City Commission may permit any person to be

heard on an item at a non-public hearing.

Public Hearing Items – This portion of the agenda is to obtain input from the public on some

ordinances, resolutions and zoning applications. The chair will permit any person to be heard on

the item during formal public hearings.

SPEAKING ON SUBJECTS NOT ON THE AGENDA

Any resident may address the Commission on any items pertaining to City business during the Opportunity

For The Public To Address the Commission portion of the agenda. Persons wishing to speak must sign in

with the City Clerk before the start of the meeting.

ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION, MANNER & TIME

By majority vote the City Commission may invite citizen discussion on any agenda item. In every case

where a citizen is recognized by the Mayor to discuss an agenda item, the citizen shall step to the

podium/microphone, state his or her name and address for the benefit of the city clerk, identify any group

or organization he or she represents and shall then succinctly state his or her position regarding the item

before the city commission. Any question, which shall be related to the business of the City and 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 citizen question which shall be related to the

business of the City.

All comments or questions of the public are to be directed to the Mayor as presiding officer only. There

shall be no cross conversations or questions of any other persons. The length of time each individual

may speak should be limited in the interest of order and conduct of the business at hand. Comments

to the Commission by individual citizens shall be limited to three (3) minutes during the citizens request

period. The City Clerk shall be charged with the responsibility of notifying each citizen thirty (30) seconds

before said time shall elapse and when said time limit has expired.

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 twelve (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.

APPEALS

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any

matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for

such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record

includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

DECORUM

If a member of the audience becomes unruly, the Mayor has the right to require the person to leave the

room. If a crowd becomes unruly, the mayor may recess or adjourn the meeting. Please turn off all cell

phones and pagers.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If anyone has questions or comments about anything on the meeting agenda, please contact the City

Administrator at 954-989-2688.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT

In accordance with the Americans with Disability Act and Florida Statute 286.26, persons with disabilities

needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the City Clerk no later than

three (3) days prior to the meeting at (954)-989-2688 for assistance.

CITY OF WEST PARK

CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2019

7:00 p.m.

1. CALL TO ORDER

The Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of West Park was held in the

Commission Chamber, 1965 South State Road 7, West Park, Florida on Wednesday, August 7, 2019.

The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL

The City Clerk called the roll. The following were present: Mayor Eric H. Jones, Vice Mayor

Brian C. Johnson, and Commissioners Felicia Brunson, Dr. Anthony Dorsett, and Brandon Smith.

Also present were: W. Ajibola Balogun, City Manager; Burnadette Norris-Weeks, City Attorney;

Christopher Wallace, Finance Director; Lavelle Jenrette, Assistant to the City Manager; Carol Aubrun,

Programs and Services Manager; Stephen David, Community and Economic Development Director;

Wiener Chalvire, Permit and Accounts Analyst; Debon Campbell, Special Projects and

Intergovernmental Affairs Liaison; Maritza Prebal, Supervisor of Administrative Services; and

Alexandra Grant, City Clerk.

3. INVOCATION

Mayor Jones led the Invocation.


Mayor Jones led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.

5. PRESENTATIONS

Proclamation: National Community Health Center Week

Mayor Jones read a proclamation in recognition of August 4-10, 2019 as National

Community Health Center Week. Ms. Roslyn Frazier, CEO of Broward Community and

Family Health Center, received the proclamation and expressed gratitude to the City for the

proclamation.

Presentation: 2019 College Scholarship Awards

Mayor Jones and the Commission announced the City’s 2019 College Scholarship recipients,

awarded by the Education Advisory Committee. Students in attendance for the ceremonial

check presentation included: Jazmine Dixon, Rachel Anderson, and Lornice Parker.

Presentation: MLK Action Committee – Scholarship Award

Mayor Jones announced that the MLK Action Committee had awarded a $500 scholarship to

Mr. Bryan Henry Guerra and presented him with a ceremonial check along with members of

the MLK Action Committee. Mr. Guerra received the award.


Mayor Jones opened the public comments portion of the meeting.

Mr. Allan Clear, 3917 SW 28 Street, deferred his time to Mr. Mark Young.

Mr. Christopher Facey and representatives of JZT Utilities, contractors for the City’s Water

Tower Park project, expressed concerns pertaining to the project. Mayor Jones stated that due to the

nature of the concerns expressed, this matter would be referred to the City Attorney and City Manager.

Mr. Mark Young, 4160 SW 25 Street, expressed comments pertaining to the Transit Oriented

Corridor initiative and the incorporation of the City.

Reverend Greg and Mrs. Server, 4 Miami Gardens Road, expressed interest in speaking on the

Transit Oriented Corridor (TOC) item. Mayor Jones advised they could do so during the public hearing.

Dr. Katrina Touchstone, 4821 SW 20 Street, asked questions pertaining to the terms of Charter

Review Committee members. Mayor Jones said the City Attorney and City Manager would address this.

Ms. Kristine Judeikis, 3700 SW 39 Street, president of the Lake Forest HOA, expressed

comments about recent damage to the Barack Obama Blvd. monument, and asked whether the City

could consider providing cameras at the location. Mr. Balogun said he had forwarded a report from the

police department indicating that an accident had occurred.

Mayor Jones closed the public comments portion of the meeting.

7. ADVISORY BOARD PRESENTATIONS - None

8. BROWARD SHERIFF’S OFFICE UPDATES – POLICE/FIRE DEPARTMENT - None

Chief Coker announced that school was back in session the following week and the police

department would be out enforcing traffic and assisting children getting to school. She requested that

members of the public exercise caution and reassured everyone the police department was prepared for

the start of school.

9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

June 5, 2019 Budget Workshop

June 5, 2019 Regular Meeting

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Johnson, and seconded by Commissioner Brunson, to

approve the June 5, 2019 Budget Workshop and June 5, 2019 Regular Meeting minutes.

Mayor Jones asked for a roll call vote, and all voted in favor to approve.



pull Item 3 for discussion and approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda.

Mayor Jones asked for a roll call vote. All voted in favor to approve and the following

actions were taken:

ADOPTED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF

WEST PARK, FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S

EXECUTION OF THE CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF A SUBGRANT

AWARD AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE

EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSSISTANCE SUBGRANT

AGREEMENT FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS;

PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.



WEST PARK, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY

ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

FOR OPTIONAL COUNTY SERVICES FOR KEEP BROWARD BEAUTIFUL;

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AND ELECTRONICS AND BULK TRASH

AND YARD WASTE DROP-OFF PROGRAMS BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY

AND THE CITY OF WEST PARK FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SUPPORT

SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE



WEST PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

(MOU) BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND PARTICIPATING

MUNICIPALITIES REGARDING A COLLABORATIVE STUDY AND

SUBSEQUENT DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE AND

RECYCLING SYSTEM; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY

ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE MOU; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE

DATE



WEST PARK, FLORIDA, REAPPOINTING TWO (2) MEMBERS TO THE

CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.



WEST PARK, FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S

EXECUTION OF A LOCAL SERVICES PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH THE

AREAWIDE COUNCIL ON AGING OF BROWARD COUNTY, INC. IN THE

FUNDING AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000.00);




WEST PARK, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE BID FROM DUVAL FORD, LLC FOR

PURCHASE OF A 2019 FORD 3/4 TON 4-DOOR CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCK –

4X2 W2A (SPECIFICATION #63), PIGGYBACKING THE BID AWARDED FOR

PURCHASE OF MOTOR VEHICLES IN RESPONSE TO THE FLORIDA SHERIFF’S

ASSOCIATION PURCHASING BID CONTRACT NO. FSA 18-VEL26.0; IN THE

AMOUNT OF THIRTY-ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS

($31,460.00) AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO TAKE

NECESSARY AND EXPEDIENT ACTION; PROVIDING FOR ALLOCATION OF

FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE



WEST PARK, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO

EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN KATAUNA MILLER AND THE

CITY OF WEST PARK FOR THE CITY’S MINOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM;





EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN FRANCES CLARE AND THE






EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN HILDA GOMEZ AND THE CITY

OF WEST PARK FOR THE CITY’S MINOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM;





EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN KRYSTALLE MANO AND THE






EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MARY SMITH AND THE CITY OF

WEST PARK FOR THE CITY’S MINOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM; PROVIDING

FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE




EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MARLESE ADAMS AND THE






EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN PAMELA LUCENTINI AND THE




10-3. Discussion

Vice Mayor Johnson expressed concerns regarding proceeds from the transportation surtax being

designated from small, minority and women owned business enterprises.

Mr. Balogun said he hoped to make the Assistant County Administrator aware of these concerns.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Johnson, and seconded by Commissioner Smith, to

approve.



WEST PARK, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY

ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE

TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM SURTAX INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN

BROWARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF WEST PARK; PROVIDING EFFECTIVE

DATE.


11. RESOLUTIONS – NON CONSENT ITEMS – None

12. ORDINANCES – SECOND READING (PUBLIC HEARING)

19. The City Clerk read the ordinance title into the record.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY WEST PARK,

FLORIDA, AMENDING PART II OF THE CITY OF WEST PARK CODE OF

ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2 “ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE V “PURCHASING”,

SECTION 2-154 ENTITLED “PURCHASING AGENT”; AMENDING SECTION 2-

155 ENTITLED “SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS TO PURCHASE COMMODITIES OR

SERVICES; AMENDING SECTION 2-156 ENTITLED “PURCHASE ORDERS OR

CONTRACTS TO BE USED”; AMENDING SECTION 2-158 ENTITLED

PURCHASES IN EXCESS OF $50,000.00; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF

REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER;

PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN

CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

(Ordinance 2019-03)

Mr. Christopher Wallace, Finance Director, explained the background of this item as it pertained

to administrative purchasing policy changes to the City’s Code.

Mayor Jones opened the public hearing.

As there were no comments, Mayor Jones closed the public hearing.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Johnson, and seconded by Commissioner Smith, to

approve.


13. ORDINANCES – FIRST READING (PUBLIC HEARING)

1. The City Clerk read the following ordinance title into the record:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST PARK, FLORIDA, AMENDING

CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE CITY OF WEST PARK ZONING CODE

PERTAINING TO THE TRANSIT ORIENTED CORRIDOR (TOC); SPECIFICALLY

AMENDING CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE V, SECTION 42-231 TO ADD TOC ZONING

DESIGNATIONS TOC-1, 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)

Mr. Jim Hickey, Planning Administrator, Calvin Giordano and Associates, the City’s consultant

on the project, gave an overview of the proposed ordinance highlighting Staff’s recommendations and

changes made following public input, comments and concerns raised at the recent TOC workshops.

Mayor Jones opened public hearing.

Mr. Mark Young, 4160 SW 25 Street, asked for clarification about the 25’ setback and whether it

referred to greenery, parking lot, or a building. Mr. Hickey said the 25’ setback was meant to go in

between existing residential parcels as buffer.

Ms. Henry Daniel, 3800 SW 28 Street, asked for clarification regarding the zoning map in terms

of her location. Staff responded.

A resident of 4630 SW 28 Street, expressed concern about the clarification on the rezoning

notice received in the mail.

Mr. Henry Bouie, a business owner of Bouie Nursery, expressed concerns about the maintenance

of grass in the area near his business. Mr. Millien explained that the area Mr. Bouie was concerned

about was an FDOT project.

Ms. Florence Thomas, 4780 SW 26 Street, asked for clarification on the buffer area between the

new developments and residences. Mr. Hickey explained that the buffers would be landscaping

according to Code.

Dr. Katrina Touchstone, 4821 SW 20 Street, asked about the height requirement for the

landscaping buffer. Mr. Hickey explained height requirements per Code.

Deacon Charles Robinson, 5120 SW 22 Street, asked how the location of his church would be

affected by the rezoning. Mr. Hickey said the use as a church would continue to be allowed.

Ms. Marchahal Jenkins, 4101 SW 27 Street, asked about the average depth of certain TOC zoned

areas on the map. Mr. Hickey explained.

Mr. Marvin Price, 4001 SW 25 Street, president of Carver Ranches HOA, explained that

residents did not need to be concerned about their residential properties being negatively affected by the

TOC rezoning in the future, and stressed that the City was not doing anything that was not done in cities

across the country.

Mayor Jones expressed similar comments.

Ms. Carolyn Solomon, 4000 SW 59 Avenue, asked for clarification about any impact to her

property. Mr. Hickey explained that her property has already been within the TOC.

Ms. Connie Server, 4 Miami Gardens Road, asked whether tax rates would be affected by the

TOC. Mr. Hickey replied that the taxes would only be changed if the use of the property changed.

Ms. Beverly Gilbert, 4448 SW 18 Street, asked for clarification about the impacts to her

property. Mr. Hickey explained there would be no change.

Vice Mayor Johnson explained that this process had been going on for 3.5 years and that the

TOC initiative simply outlined what was allowed to go where in the City, as part of future planning.

Mayor Jones closed the public hearing.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Johnson, and seconded by Commissioner Dorsett, to

approve.


14. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT – W. Ajibola Balogun

A. Status/Updates:

i. MPO’s Proposed Resolution Regarding 2045 Project Plan

Mr. Balogun explained the Broward MPO’s request for all cities to provide

projects for the 2045 Project Plan.

ii. Update on BrowardUp Program with Broward College

Mr. Balogun advised that as part of the City’s collaboration with Broward

College, courses would be offered at the City at McTyre Park in Fall. He added that a

ceremonial flag-raising event at McTyre Park was being discussed.

iii. FY 2020 Property Tax Impact on Residential Properties

Mr. Wallace gave an update on FY 2020 property tax impact on residential

properties.

iv. Proposed Collaboration with Police Athletic League (PAL)

Mr. Balogun explained the City’s proposed collaboration with the police

department on a program to benefit high school students and said Staff would bring more

information about this program up at a future meeting. Mr. Cesar Garcia, Parks and

Recreation Operations Manager, explained the current program in place at the park.

v. City Catalyst Grant Award by FLC Mayors and Business Watch

Mr. Balogun advised that the City was awarded a City Catalyst grant by the

Florida League of Mayors and said a ceremonial presentation would be made at their

meeting on August 15 2019. He said the funds could be used for the minor home repair

program or potentially for a mailboxes makeover award program.

Update From Staff Regarding Ordinance 2019-04 Second Public Hearing

Mr. Hickey suggested that the City could allow for residents to provide input via

phone calls or emails before the second reading of Ordinance 2019-04.

Ms. Norris-Weeks advised considering another format for gathering input from

residents.

Mayor Jones stressed the need to move forward with this process as it was

difficult to get consensus from everyone.

After further discussion, Vice Mayor Johnson suggested continuing with the

regularly scheduled 7:00 pm meeting on August 21st, but requested that residents be

prepared to provide their input at that time.

vi. Child Care Grant Assistance Program

Mr. Stephen David announced the City’s Child Care Assistance program would

be advertised soon.

vii. Update on FY 2018 Audit

Mr. Wallace provided an update on the FY 2018 Audit.

viii. Request for Approval of Eligible Tree Trimming Program Applications and

Funding Disbursement

Mr. Stephen David announced that one resident had submitted an application for

the tree-trimming program.

Vice Mayor Johnson asked about additional funds coming to the City from

developers to fund the tree trimming, childcare, and minor home repair programs.

Commissioner Smith suggested increasing the allocation of funds for the

childcare assistance program by using some of the unused funds from the tree trimming

monies.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Johnson, and seconded by Commissioner

Brunson, to change the allocations of the City’s grant programs as follows: $3,500

for the Tree Trimming Grant Program; $7,595 for the Childcare Assistance

Program; and $30,000 for the Minor Home Repair Grant Program.


A motion was made by Vice Mayor Johnson, and seconded by Commissioner

Brunson, to approve the tree trimming grant funding award.


ix. Annual Back to School Supplies Giveaway and National Night Out

Mr. Cesar Garcia announced the rescheduled Back to School Supplies Giveaway

would be held on Monday, August 12, 2019 at 6 p.m. at Mary Saunders Park.

x. Mr. Balogun advised that a production would be filmed at Water Tower Park the

following day from 2pm-8pm.

(Supplemental materials provided for the above items are filed with City records.)

15. OLD BUSINESS

16. NEW BUSINESS


A motion was made by Vice Mayor Johnson, and seconded by Commissioner Dorsett, to

request an update on the Charter Review Committee members’ eligibility and terms of service on

the next agenda.


18. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER & COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Commissioner Brunson announced Mr. Gentry Richardson’s passing and advised the funeral

was scheduled for that Saturday, August 10th.

19. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before this Body, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 pm.

Respectfully Submitted By:

A. Grant, City Clerk

Adopted at the __________ Commission Meeting.

CITY OF WEST PARK

CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2019

7:00 p.m.

1. CALL TO ORDER

The Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of West Park was held in the

Commission Chamber, 1965 South State Road 7, West Park, Florida on Wednesday, August 21, 2019.

The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL

The city clerk called the roll. The following were present: Mayor Eric H. Jones, Vice Mayor

Brian C. Johnson, and Commissioners Felicia Brunson, Dr. Anthony Dorsett, and Brandon Smith.

Also present were: W. Ajibola Balogun, City Manager; Burnadette Norris-Weeks, City Attorney;

Christopher Wallace, Finance Director; Lavelle Jenrette, Assistant to the City Manager; Carol Aubrun,

Programs and Services Manager; Stephen David, Community and Economic Development Director;

Wiener Chalvire, Permit and Accounts Analyst; Debon Campbell, Special Projects and

Intergovernmental Affairs Liaison; Maritza Prebal, Supervisor of Administrative Services; and

Alexandra Grant, City Clerk.

3. INVOCATION

Mayor Jones led the Invocation.


Mayor Jones led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.

5. PRESENTATIONS

Presentation: Minor Home Repair Program Mayor Jones and the Commission presented ceremonial checks to various residents who

were awarded Minor Home Repair Program grants.

Presentation: Hurricane Preparation

Ms. Lori Vun Kannon, Director of Broward County Emergency Management, gave a

presentation on hurricane preparedness and recovery.


Mayor Jones opened the public comments portion of the meeting.

Ms. Geraldine Christopher, a resident of Miramar, expressed concern about individuals

occupying space in front of her family member’s property at 4031 SW 19 Street.

Mr. Clarence Williams, 5300 SW 25 Court, deferred his time to Mr. Mark Young.

Mr. Mark Young, 4160 SW 25 Street, expressed comments regarding the TOC initiative.

Ms. Allison Barberena, a business owner, 2359 South State Road 7, asked about the TOC

rezoning and its effect on her property.

Dr. Katrina Touchstone, 4821 SW 20 Street, asked about the protocol for the upcoming public

hearing on the TOC rezoning. She also expressed thanks to Broward County Emergency Management

for providing information on CERT training opportunities.

Mayor Jones closed the public comments portion of the meeting.

7. ADVISORY BOARD PRESENTATIONS - None

8. BROWARD SHERIFF’S OFFICE UPDATES – POLICE/FIRE DEPARTMENT - None


A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, and seconded by Vice Mayor Johnson, to pull

Item 4 for discussion and approve the remainder of the Consent items.

Mayor Jones asked for a roll call vote. All voted in favor to approve and the following

actions were taken:


WEST PARK, FLORIDA, REAPPOINTING DOMINIQUE DUMERVIL TO THE

EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE



WEST PARK, FLORIDA, REAPPOINTING TERRY EVANS TO THE BUSINESS

ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE



WEST PARK, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM

THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND FOR THE WEST PARK/PEMBROKE

PARK EXPLORER PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020; PROVIDING FOR

AN EFFECTIVE DATE



WEST PARK, FLORIDA; EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE COUNTY LINE

ROAD EXTENSION PROJECT FROM SW 32ND AVENUE TO INTERSTATE 95 FOR

THE COMMITMENT 2045 METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN;



5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST PARK,

FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE A

GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN SHIRLEY SAMUEL AND THE CITY OF WEST

PARK FOR THE CITY’S MINOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR

AN EFFECTIVE DATE


Item 9-4: Discussion

Commissioner Smith mentioned the Youth Council’s recognition at the recent Florida League of

Cities Annual Conference in Orlando and spoke in favor of approving the resolution to expend from for

the juvenile crime prevention.

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.



approve Resolution 2019-94 with the revision to reflect the increase in funding allocation from

$15,000 to $20,000 for the Juvenile Crime Prevention Program.



WEST PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE

OF FUNDS FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND FOR FUNDING OF

THE CITY’S YEAR-ROUND JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAM;



10. RESOLUTIONS – NON CONSENT ITEMS – None

11. ORDINANCES – SECOND READING (PUBLIC HEARING)

The City Clerk read the ordinance title into the record:

1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST PARK, FLORIDA, AMENDING CERTAIN

SECTIONS OF THE CITY OF WEST PARK ZONING CODE PERTAINING TO THE

TRANSIT ORIENTED CORRIDOR (TOC); SPECIFICALLY AMENDING CHAPTER

42, ARTICLE V, SECTION 42-231 TO ADD TOC ZONING DESIGNATIONS TOC-1,

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)


increase funding allocation from $15,000 to $20,000 for the Juvenile Crime Prevention Program.


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.


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.


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.


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


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)


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:



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)


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:


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.

Section 2. Amending Chapter 2 “Administration” Article II “City Commission”, Section 2-24(g)(3)

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.

Section 3. Amending Chapter 2 “Administration” Article II “City Commission”, Section 2-24(i)(1)

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)

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