City Commission Regular Meeting

City of Fort Lauderdale City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - 6:00 PM The Parker 707 Northeast 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 https://fortlauderdale.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx www.fortlauderdale.gov/fltv www.youtube.com/cityoffortlauderdale Cable Television - AT&T U-verse Channel 99 FORT LAUDERDALE CITY COMMISSION DEAN J. TRANTALIS Mayor PAM BEASLEY-PITTMAN Vice Mayor - Commissioner - District III JOHN C. HERBST Commissioner - District I STEVEN GLASSMAN Commissioner - District II WARREN STURMAN Commissioner - District IV GREG CHAVARRIA, City Manager DAVID R. SOLOMAN, City Clerk D'WAYNE M. SPENCE, Interim City Attorney PATRICK REILLY, City Auditor City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda September 5, 2023 PUBLIC APPEARANCES BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION: If any person wishes to address the City Commission, the person shall sign up in The Parker lobby. A member of the City Clerk’s Office Staff will be there to assist. Speaker Cards are given to the Mayor. After being recognized by the Mayor, the speaker should approach the podium, identify the agenda item in question, indicate support, opposition, or neutrality on the agenda item, and then proceed to succinctly state the speaker’s position or present information. If an attorney, or any other person appears before the Commission in a representative capacity, the attorney, or other representative shall also sign up in The Parker lobby. A member of the City Clerk’s Office Staff will be there to assist. After being recognized by the Mayor, the speaker should approach the podium, identify the client(s) being represented, and identify the agenda item in question. The speaker shall then indicate the client’s support, opposition, or neutrality on the agenda item and then proceed to succinctly state the client’s position or present information on behalf of the client(s). Pursuant to Section 3.13 of the Charter of the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the Mayor shall maintain order at all meetings, and the Police Department, upon instructions of the Mayor, shall expel any person from the meeting who refuses to obey the order of the Mayor in relation to preserving order at the meetings. Any person who interrupts or disturbs a City Commission meeting, or who willfully enters or remains in a City Commission meeting having been warned by the Mayor to depart and who refuses to do so, may be subject to arrest. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES: If you desire auxiliary aids or services or both to assist in viewing or hearing the City Commission meetings or reading the agenda and minutes for the meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 954-828-5002 at a minimum of two days prior to the meeting and arrangements will be made to provide these services to you. NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: 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, the person will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, the person 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. City of Fort Lauderdale Page 2 Printed on 8/30/2023 City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda September 5, 2023 Pledge of Allegiance ROLL CALL Approval of MINUTES and Agenda 23-0843 Minutes for July 5, 2023, Commission Conference Meeting, July 5, 2023, Commission Regular Meeting and August 22, 2023, Joint Workshop with Infrastructure Task Force Advisory Committee - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) Attachments: July 5, 2023, Commission Conference Meeting July 5, 2023, Commission Regular Meeting Minutes August 22, 2023, Joint Workshop with Infrastructure Task Force Advisory Committee PRESENTATIONS PRES-1 23-0877 Commissioner Glassman to present a Proclamation recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the NSU Art Museum in the City of Fort Lauderdale PRES-2 23-0876 Vice Mayor Beasley-Pittman to present a Proclamation declaring September 2023, Hunger Action Month in the City of Fort Lauderdale PRES-3 23-0860 Commissioner Sturman to present a Proclamation declaring September 2023, as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in the City of Fort Lauderdale PRES-4 23-0748 Neighbor Support to Recognize the 12th Graduating Class of the Neighbor Leadership Academy CONSENT AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT CONSENT AGENDA Those matters included under the Consent Agenda are self-explanatory and are not expected to require review or discussion. Items will be enacted by one motion on which members of the public will be given three (3) minutes to speak prior to its approval. An item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately if discussion is desired by any City Commissioner or charter officer. CONSENT MOTION City of Fort Lauderdale Page 3 Printed on 8/30/2023 City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda September 5, 2023 CM-1 23-0838 Motion Approving Event Agreements for The 6 Classic, Oyster Fest and Pride Fort Lauderdale Pet Festival- (Commission District 2) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo - 23-0838 Exhibit 1 – The 6 Classic Application Exhibit 1a – The 6 Classic Site Plan Exhibit 1b – The 6 Classic Agreement Exhibit 2 – Oyster Fest Application Exhibit 2a – Oyster Fest Site Plan Exhibit 2b – Oyster Fest Agreement Exhibit 3 – Pride Fort Lauderdale Pet Festival Application Exhibit 3a – Pride Fort Lauderdale Pet Festival Site Plan Exhibit 3b – Pride Fort Lauderdale Pet Festival Agreement Exhibit 4 – September 2023 Special Events Calendar Exhibit 5 – October 2023 Special Events Calendar CM-2 23-0673 Motion Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Revocable License with Group Latitude, LLC for Temporary Right-of-Way Closure on Orton Avenue in Association with The Terraces Development Located at 527 Orton Avenue - (Commission District 2) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo 23-0673 Exhibit 1 - Location Map Exhibit 2 - License Area Exhibit 3 - Detour Plan Exhibit 4 - Revocable License Agreement CM-3 23-0770 Motion Approving Grant Application - FY23 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program - $100,385 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo #23-0770 Exhibit 1 – FY23 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Application CM-4 23-0776 Motion Authorizing Execution of a Dock Lease Agreement with Rubber Duck Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Yachtsalesinternational.com, from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024 - (Commission District 2) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo 23-0776 Exhibit 1 – Dock Use Agreement City of Fort Lauderdale Page 4 Printed on 8/30/2023 City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda September 5, 2023 CM-5 23-0809 Motion Authorizing Purchase of Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance - Safety National Casualty Corporation - $524,336 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo 23-0809 Exhibit 1 - Expiring Policy Declarations Page Exhibit 2 - Current Insurance Policy Quote Exhibit 3 - Insurance Advisory Board Minutes CM-6 23-0789 Motion Approving FY 2024 Beach Business Improvement District (BBID) Grant Participation Agreement with Lauderdale Airshow, LLC - $75,000 - (Commission District 2) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo 23-0789 Exhibit 1 - July 10, 2023, BBID Meeting Minutes Exhibit 2 - FY 2024 BBID Grant Application Exhibit 3 - FY 2024 BBID Grant Applications Not Recommended for Funding Exhibit 4 - Grant Participation Agreement CM-7 23-0790 Motion Approving FY 2023 Beach Business Improvement District (BBID) Grant Funding of LauderGo Micro Transit Pilot Program - $19,000 - (Commission District 2) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo 23-0790 Exhibit 1 - July 10, 2023, BBID Meeting Minutes Exhibit 2 - Presentation and FY 2023 BBID Project Funding Application CM-8 23-0879 Motion Approving FY 2024 Beach Business Improvement District (BBID) Grant Participation Agreement with A&R Enterprises of So FL, Inc. - $175,000 - (Commission District 2) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo 23-0879 Exhibit 1 - July 10, 2023 BBID Meeting Minutes Exhibit 2 - FY 2024 BBID Grant Application Exhibit 3 - FY 2024 Grant Participation Agreement CM-9 23-0880 Motion Approving FY 2024 Beach Business Improvement District (BBID) Grant Participation Agreement with Greater Fort Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival, Inc. - $70,000 - (Commission District 2) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo 23-0880 Exhibit 1 - July 10, 2023 BBID Meeting Minutes Exhibit 2 - FY 2024 BBID Grant Applications Exhibit 3 - Grant Participation Agreement City of Fort Lauderdale Page 5 Printed on 8/30/2023 City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda September 5, 2023 CM-10 23-0881 Motion Approving FY 2024 Beach Business Improvement District (BBID) Grant Participation Agreement with Winterfest, Inc. - $25,000 - (Commission District 2) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo 23-0881 Exhibit 1 - July 10, 2023 BBID Meeting Minutes Exhibit 2 - FY 2024 BBID Grant Application Exhibit 3 - FY 2024 Grant Participation Agreement CONSENT RESOLUTION CR-1 23-0736 Resolution Approving the Consolidated Budget Amendment to Fiscal Year 2023 - Appropriation - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo 23-0736 Exhibit 1 - Resolution CR-2 23-0759 Resolution Approving a Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement for DR- 4709 - Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (Broward) and Delegating to the City Manager the Authority to Execute the Agreement and any Related Documents and to Approve and Execute any Modifications of the Agreement - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo #23-0759 Exhibit 1 - Grant Agreement Exhibit 2 - Resolution CR-3 23-0774 Resolution Imposing Special Assessment Liens for Lot Clearing - (Commission Districts 2, 3 and 4) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo 23-0774 Exhibit 1 - Lot Clearing and Cleaning Report Exhibit 2 - Resolution CR-4 23-0803 Resolution Appointing a Representative to the Solid Waste Disposal and Recyclable Materials Processing Authority of Broward County, Florida - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo #23-0803 Exhibit 1 - Authority - Memorandum Exhibit 2 - Authority - Interlocal Agreement Exhibit 3 - Resolution City of Fort Lauderdale Page 6 Printed on 8/30/2023 City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda September 5, 2023 CR-5 23-0870 Resolution Authorizing Retention of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP as Special Counsel to General Employee’s Retirement Plan to Pursue Named and Lead Plaintiff Status in a Federal Securities Class Action to be Filed against Holley, Inc., et al., in the United States District Court, Western District of Kentucky - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo #23-0870 Exhibit 1 - Resolution CONSENT PURCHASE CP-1 23-0682 Motion Approving Piggyback Agreement for DNA Testing for Sexual Assault Evidence with Bode Cellmark Forensics, Inc., Utilizing Maricopa County, Arizona, Contract No. 190294-S - $72,459.50 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo #23-0682 Exhibit 1 - FY2020 National Sexual Assault Initiative Grant (SAKI) Award Exhibit 2 - Bode Cellmark Forensics Inc. - Piggyback Agreement Exhibit 3 - Maricopa County Agreement No. 190294-S CP-2 23-0820 Motion Approving Agreement for the Annual Sidewalk, Asphalt, and Paver Emergency Repair - FG Construction, LLC - $800,000 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo #23-0820 Exhibit 1 - Solicitation Exhibit 2 - Bid Tabulation Exhibit 3 - FG Construction, LLC Agreement CP-3 23-0781 Motion Approving a First Amendment to the Agreement for Construction of the DC Alexander Park Improvement Project, Contract No. 12616-423 - Shiff Construction and Development, Inc. - (Commission District 2) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo 23-0781 Exhibit 1 – Contract No. 12616-423 Exhibit 2 – First Amendment to Agreement MOTIONS Those matters included under the Motions category differ from the Consent Agenda in that items will be voted on individually. In addition, presentations will be made on each motion item if so desired. City of Fort Lauderdale Page 7 Printed on 8/30/2023 City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda September 5, 2023 M-1 23-0839 Motion Approving an Event Agreement and Request for Music Exemption for The Rink at Wonderland - (Commission District 2) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo 23-0839 Exhibit 1 - Commission Memo 19-076 Exhibit 2 – The Rink at Wonderland Application Exhibit 2a – The Rink at Wonderland Site Plan Exhibit 2b – The Rink at Wonderland Agreement Exhibit 3 – November 2023 Special Event Calendar Exhibit 4 – December 2023 Special Event Calendar Exhibit 5 – January 2024 Special Event Calendar M-2 23-0719 Motion Approving the Purchase of Switchgear for the George T. Lohmeyer Wastewater Treatment Plant - Wesco Distribution Inc - $2,324,861.20 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo #23-0719 Exhibit 1 - Solicitation Exhibit 2 - Bid Tabulation NEIGHBOR PRESENTATIONS NP-1 23-0726 William Schneider - Boat Ramp Access for Tours Attachments: William Schneider Neighbor Presentation Application RESOLUTIONS R-1 23-0865 Appointment of Board and Committee Members - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) Attachments: Resolution for Appointment 09.05.2023 R-2 23-0679 Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement and Authorizing the Acceptance of Grant Funds from the Florida Department of State awarded to the City of Fort Lauderdale for a “Small Matching Grant” for Architectural Resource Surveys of Dorsey-Riverbend and South Middle River - $50,000 - (Commission Districts 2 and 3) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo 23-0679 Exhibit 1 - Architectural Resource Survey Area Maps Exhibit 2 - Grant Award Agreement Exhibit 3 - Resolution City of Fort Lauderdale Page 8 Printed on 8/30/2023 City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda September 5, 2023 R-3 23-0680 Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement and Authorizing the Acceptance of Grant Funds from the Florida Department of State awarded to the City of Fort Lauderdale for a “Small Matching Grant” to Digitize Records of the Sailboat Bend Civic Association, Conduct Oral Histories, and Create an Exhibition for a Project Entitled “Telling the Story of the Sailboat Bend Historic District” - $50,000 - (Commission District 2) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo 23-0680 Exhibit 1 - March 7, 2022, HPB Minutes Exhibit 2 - Grant Award Agreement Exhibit 3 - Resolution R-4 23-0609 Resolution Establishing a One-Year Code Enforcement Lien Amnesty Program - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo 23-0609 Exhibit 1 - Resolution R-5 23-0675 Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 20-211, and Adopting a New Fee Schedule for Development Permits, Landscape Permits, Permits Regarding Historic Preservation, Administrative Review Permits, and Other Engineering, Urban Design and Planning, and Zoning Fees Pursuant to the Unified Land Development Regulations (ULDR) Section 47-24.1.H. - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo 23-0675 Exhibit 1 - Current Fee Schedule (FY 2023) Exhibit 2 - Fee Schedule Exhibit 3 - Resolution R-6 23-0788 Resolution Providing Notice of Intent to Enter into a Comprehensive Agreement for a Qualifying Project Submitted as an Unsolicited Proposal to Construct, Operate, and Maintain a Water Taxi Terminal located at 1001 Seabreeze Blvd and to Accept Other Proposals for the Same Project; Declaring city-owned lands and any improvements thereon are not needed for governmental purposes; and providing notice of intent to offer said property for lease under competitive conditions pursuant to Section 255.065, Florida Statutes (2021) and Section 8.09 of the city charter - (Commission District 2) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo 23-0788 Exhibit 1 - Unsolicited Proposal Exhibit 2 - Resolution City of Fort Lauderdale Page 9 Printed on 8/30/2023 City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda September 5, 2023 R-7 23-0798 Quasi-Judicial Resolution Vacating a 16-Foot Utility Easement Located at 3020 S Federal Highway - Airpark Executive, LLC. - Case No. UDP-EV22009 - (Commission District 4) Anyone wishing to speak must be sworn in. Commission will announce any site visits, communications or expert opinions received and make them part of the record. Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo 23-0798 Exhibit 1 – Location Map Exhibit 2 – Application, Applicant’s Narratives, Plans, and Utility Letters Exhibit 3 – DRC Comment Report with Applicant's Responses Exhibit 4 - Sketch and Legal Description Exhibit 5 - Resolution R-8 23-0799 Quasi-Judicial Resolution Vacating a 40-Foot Utility Easement Located at 3020 S Federal Highway - Airpark Executive, LLC. - Case No. UDP-EV22008 - (Commission District 4) Anyone wishing to speak must be sworn in. Commission will announce any site visits, communications or expert opinions received and make them part of the record. Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo 23-0799 Exhibit 1 – Location Map Exhibit 2 – Application, Applicant’s Narratives, Plans, and Utility Letters Exhibit 3 – DRC Comment Report Exhibit 4 - Sketch and Legal Description Exhibit 5 - Resolution PUBLIC HEARINGS City of Fort Lauderdale Page 10 Printed on 8/30/2023 City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda September 5, 2023 PH-1 23-0700 Public Hearing - Quasi-Judicial Ordinance Approving a Rezoning from Residential Single-Family/Low Medium Density (RS-8) District and Residential Single-Family and Duplex/Low Medium Density (RD-15) District to Parks, Recreation and Open Space (P) District - South of the New River and North of SW 5th Court - City of Fort Lauderdale- Case No. UDP-Z23008 - (Commission District 4) Anyone wishing to speak must be sworn in. Commission will announce any site visits, communications or expert opinions received and make them part of the record. Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo 23-0700 Exhibit 1 - Location Map Exhibit 2 - Application and Narrative Responses to Criteria Exhibit 3 - Sketch and Legal Description of the Property Exhibit 4 - June 21, 2023, PZB Meeting Minutes Exhibit 5 - June 21, 2023, PZB Staff Report Exhibit 6 - PZB Public Sign Notice and Affidavit Exhibit 7 - Ordinance ORDINANCE FIRST READING OFR-1 23-0678 First Reading - Ordinance Amending Chapter 15, Article X - Vacation Rentals to Modify the Vacation Rental Registration Process, to Revise the Qualifications of a Responsible Party, Vacation Rental Standards, the Process of Renewal of Registration and Suspension of the Certificate - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo #23-0678 Exhibit 1 - Ordinance OFR-2 23-0806 First Reading - Ordinance Amending Chapter 28 of the City’s Code of Ordinances for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater, Providing for Increases to Tapping Charges, Water Rates, Wastewater Rates, Master Meter Charges, Service Availability Charges, Sprinkling Meter Charges, and Private Fire Service Protection - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo #23-0806 Exhibit 1 – Financing Scenario #1 Level Debt Service, 30 Years Exhibit 2 - Ordinance City of Fort Lauderdale Page 11 Printed on 8/30/2023 City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda September 5, 2023 OFR-3 23-0819 First Reading - Ordinance Amending the Pay Plan of the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, by Amending the Non-Bargaining-Unit Compensation Table and Schedule VI, Providing a Three Percent General Wage Increase Effective October 1, 2023 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo 23-0819 Exhibit 1 - Current Non-Bargaining Compensation Table Exhibit 2 - Proposed Non-Bargaining Compensation Table Exhibit 3 - Current Pay Schedule VI Exhibit 4 - Proposed Pay Schedule VI Exhibit 5 - Ordinance ORDINANCE SECOND READING OSR-1 23-0756 Second Reading - Ordinance Amending the City of Fort Lauderdale Code of Ordinances Chapter Nine Building and Construction, Article Two Permits and Inspections, Division Two Fees, and Chapter Twenty-Five Streets and Sidewalks, Article Thirteen Fees, Division One Fees to Adjust Permit Fees for Services Related to Land Development and Permitting - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo 23-0756 Exhibit 1 - Stantec FY2024 Financial Sustainability Plan Exhibit 2 - Ordinance OSR-2 23-0834 Second Reading - Ordinance Amending the Spectrum Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Development Order to Allow Up to 15,361 Square Feet of Senior Citizen Center Use and Update the Authorized Agent, Conditions of Approval, and Process for Changes to the Development Order - Case No. UDP - DRI23001 - (Commission District 1) Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo 23-0834 Exhibit 1 - Map of Spectrum DRI Exhibit 2 - Application and Narratives Exhibit 3 - Aviation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes, March 30, 2023 Exhibit 4 - Planning and Zoning Board Staff Report, July 19, 2023 Exhibit 5 - Planning and Zoning Board Meetings Minutes, July 19, 2023 Exhibit 6 - Proposed Amendments to the Spectrum DRI Development Order Exhibit 7 - Ordinance C-98-24 and C-03-40 Exhibit 8 - Water and Sewer Capacity Letter Exhibit 9 - Ordinance City of Fort Lauderdale Page 12 Printed on 8/30/2023 City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda September 5, 2023 OSR-3 23-0830 Second Reading - Public Hearing - Amending Quasi-Judicial Ordinance Vacating a 50-foot wide by 300-foot-long Right-of-Way for the Portion of SE 4th Avenue Between the Tarpon River and SE 11th Street - Case No. UDP-V21004 - (Commission District 4) Anyone wishing to speak must be sworn in. Commission will announce any site visits, communications or expert opinions received and make them part of the record. Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo 23-0830 Exhibit 1 - Ordinance 22-26 Exhibit 2 - Sketch and Legal Description Exhibit 3 - May 18 2022 PZB Meeting Minutes Exhibit 4 - September 6, 2022 CC Meeting Minutes Exhibit 5 - AT&T Letter of No Objection Exhibit 6 - Ordinance OSR-4 23-0832 Second Reading - Public Hearing - Amending Quasi-Judicial Ordinance Vacation of Right-of-Way Identified as a 28-foot wide by 303.92-foot-long Portion of SE 10th Court Between SE 3rd Avenue and SE 4th Avenue - Case No. UDP-V21005 - (Commission District 4) Anyone wishing to speak must be sworn in. Commission will announce any site visits, communications or expert opinions received and make them part of the record. Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo 23-0832 Exhibit 1 - Ordinance 22-27 Exhibit 2 - Sketch and Legal Description Exhibit 3 - May 18, 2022 PZB Meeting Minutes Exhibit 4 - September 6, 2022 CC Meeting Minutes Exhibit 5 - AT&T Letter of No Objection Exhibit 6 - Ordinance ADJOURNMENT City of Fort Lauderdale Page 13 Printed on 8/30/2023