MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION, CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, HELD ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 08, 2010 AT 10:00 A.M., CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS 400 S. FEDERAL HIGHWAY HALLANDALE BEACH, FL 33009
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cooper called the meeting to order at 10:15 A.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Lewy, London and Ross, Vice Mayor Sanders, Mayor Cooper, City Manager Antonio, and Attorney Jove – All Present.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (to be heard at 10:15 A.M.)
There were no public speakers.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
A. Presentation of Certificates to the Student Citizens of the Month
Syed Jelani, was recognized as the November Student Citizen of the Month for Hallandale Elementary School.
Dana McManus, was recognized as the November Student Citizen of the Month for Gulfstream Middle School.
Sonia Mendoza, was recognized as the November Student Citizen of the Month for Hallandale High School.
Segah Yildirim, was recognized as the November Student Citizen of the Month for Hallandale High School.
James Pardo, was recognized as the November Student Citizen of the Month for Hallandale Adult Community Center (HACC).
Rosann L. Bagdasarian, Hallandale Adult Community Center, provided an update on the activities at HACC.
Lissette Johnson, Magnet School Coordinator, Hallandale High, provided an update on the activities at Hallandale High School.
Principal Sharon Ludwig, Hallandale Elementary, provided an update on the activities at Hallandale Elementary School.
Pamela Santucci, Regional Coordinator, Communities Putting Prevention to Work, Florida Department of Health, was invited to the podium on request of Mayor Cooper and spoke in reference to the Walking School Bus initiative and the need for improved sidewalk infrastructure throughout the neighborhood. Ms.Santucci requested to meet with staff to discuss the feasibility of conducting a “walkability” study for the area/routes being utilized by the parents and students. The purpose is to look at ways of improving safety, be it with installation of sidewalks and or crosswalks. The City Commission directed staff to meet with Ms. Santucci and assist in any way possible.
B. Presentation of Awards by the Tri-City Lions Club to Students of Gulfstream Middle School for Participation in the “Peace Poster Contest”
Nina Loaiza, Past President, Tri-City Lions Club, thanked the City Commission for the opportunity to present the awards and turned the presentation over to William “Bill” Julian.
William “Bill” Julian, Tri-City Lions Club member, presented the awards as follows:
- Maria Patton, 3rd Place Winner
- Yazmin Wilson, 2nd Place Winner (absent)
- Ankeneisha Smith, 1st Place Winner
A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Stacy Connor, Teacher, Gulfstream Middle School, for her participation in the program.
C. Presentation Regarding Activities at the Village at Gulfstream Park (Suzanne Friedman) CAD# 029/04
Suzanne Friedman, Development Representative, provided an update on the activities at the Village at Gulfstream Park.
D. Discussion of Public Works Construction Projects
John Chidsey, Director of Public Works Department, presented the report.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS (to be heard at 10:30 A.M.)
There were no Public Hearings.
Mayor Cooper reconvened the meeting at the City Commission Chambers at 2:13 P.M.
Mayor Cooper stated that she believed the Planning and Scheduling Session held in Room 257 was being broadcast live; however, staff had just informed her that said portion of the meeting is only recorded in accordance with prior City Commission directive since this is a working lunch meeting.
After further discussion, the City Commission reached a consensus to start broadcasting live the City Commission Planning & Scheduling Sessions in City Hall, Room 257.
7. CITY BUSINESS
A. Presentation by PFM Asset Management, LLC., for the Investment Results for Surplus Funds for the Period July 1, 2010 through September 30, 2010. (Staff: Director of Finance) (See Backup)
TO BE HEARD AT 1:30 P.M.
David Jang, Senior Management Consultant, PFM Asset Management LLC, presented the report and answered questions posed by the City Commission.
B. Presentation by Principal Financial Group of the Quarterly Results of the General Employees and Professional/Management Pension Plans for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2010. (Staff: Director of Personnel & Labor Relations)(See Backup)
TO BE HEARD AT 1:45 P.M.
Donald Huegerich, Senior Relations Manager of Principal Financial Group, provided background information concerning the Item and turned the presentation over to his colleague.
Steve Geadelmann, Investment Manager, Principal Financial Group, presented the report and answered questions from the City Commission.
Mayor Cooper requested information on returns and account balances for the past ten (10) years be included with the next quarterly report.
C. Consideration of an Increase to the Professional Services, Agreement with Coastal Systems International, Inc. for the Permitting and Preliminary Design of a Beach Renourishment Project in an Amount not to Exceed $100,400. (Staff: Director of Utilities and Engineering) (See Backup) CAD#035/97
City Manager Antonio provided background information on the Item and turned the presentation over to staff.
Richard Labinsky, City Engineer, gave a brief status update on the project.
Penny Cutt, Consultant, Coastal Systems International, Inc., addressed the City Commission during a question and answer session.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ROSS, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR SANDERS, TO AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE TO THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COASTAL SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,400.00, FROM $200,000.00 TO $300,400.00, FOR THE PERMITTING AND PRELIMINARY DESIGN OF THE CITY’S BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROJECT; TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THE PROJECT, INCLUDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE APPROPRIATE ACCOUNTS. The Motion carried on a 5/0 Voice vote.
D. Consideration of Commissioner Appointments for City Representation on the Broward, Florida and National League of Cities. (Staff: City Clerk) (See Backup)
The City Commission discussed the Item.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LEWY, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ROSS, TO DESIGNATE THE FOLLOWING VOTING MEMBERS FOR THE ENSUING YEAR TO REPRESENT THE CITY AT THE BROWARD LEAGUE OF CITIES: COMMISSIONER ROSS, DIRECTOR; VICE-MAYOR SANDERS, 1ST ALTERNATE AND COMMISSIONER LEWY, 2ND ALTERNATE; AT THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES: COMMISSIONER ROSS, VOTING DELEGATE AND COMMISSIONER LEWY, ALTERNATE; AND AT THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES: COMMISSONER LONDON, VOTING DELEGATE, COMMISSIONER LEWY, ALTERNATE. The Motion carried on a 5/0 Voice vote.
E. Consideration of the City's Legislative Package for the 2011 Legislative Session. (Staff: City Manager) (See Backup) CAD#008/10
City Manager Antonio provided background information on the Item.
The City Commission discussed the City’s proposed Legislative Package as well as their priorities.
AFTER DISCUSSION, THE CITY COMMISSION REACHED A CONSENSUS ON THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY LIST OF TOPICS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CITY’S LEGISLATIVE ACTION PLAN FOR THE 2011 LEGISLATIVE SESSION:
- MONITOR ALL GAMING LEGISLATION TO ENSURE THAT THE PARIMUTUEL FACILITIES ARE AFFORDED EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR SUCCESS AS THE INDIAN CASINOS.
- MONITOR ALL BILLS RELATED TO GROWTH MANAGEMENT ISSUES AND BUILDING CODE REGULATIONS.
- SUPPORT AND URGE CONGRESS TO APPROVE LEGISLATION RELATED TO FLOOD CONTROL AND FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE.
- MONITOR ALL LEGISLATION CONCERNING SIGNALIZATION.
- MONITOR LEGISLATION AFFECTING THE POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, STATE OF FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND OTHER LABOR AND PENSION ISSUES.
- SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT WILL PRESERVE MUNICIPAL AUTONOMY AND ALLOW MUNICIPALITIES TO HAVE EXCLUSIVE PLANNING AUTHORITY AND OPPOSE EFFORTS TO LESSEN THAT AUTHORITY.
- RENAMING PEMBROKE ROAD AS MARDI GRAS WAY.
- URGE CONGRESS TO APPROVE LEGISLATION PROVIDING FUNDING ASSISTANCE IN SUPPORT OF THE PORT EVERGLADES SAND BYPASSING PROJECT AND BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROJECTS.
8. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
The City Commission discussed meetings and events that they have attended as representatives of the City.
Mayor Cooper recommended, and the City Commission concurred, to direct staff to research and bring back for Commission consideration, when ready, an Ordinance Amendment for the existing City’s Generator Ordinance 8-113, that would more closely mirror State requirements.
9. OTHER
The City Commission discussed Other City Business.
The City Commission discussed the Beautification Board’s request to hold a Special Meeting in early January 2011 for the Holiday Lights Award Ceremony. There was consensus by the City Commission to hold the Holiday Light’s Award Ceremony during the evening, on January 05, 2011.
Mayor Cooper recessed the meeting at 12:22 P.M. to participate in the Menorah Lighting Ceremony.
10. PLANNING AND SCHEDULING MEETING (to be heard in Room 257)
Mayor Cooper reconvened the meeting in Room 257, City Hall at 1:12 P.M.
The City Commission discussed upcoming events, activities and meetings.
The City Commission discussed changes to the timing, format and location of the annual quadrant meetings for 2011-12 Budget cycle.
Mayor Cooper recessed the meeting in Room 257, City Hall at 2:03 P.M.
Mayor Cooper reconvened the meeting at the City Commission Chambers at 2:13 P.M.
There being no further business before the Commission, Mayor Cooper adjourned the meeting at 4:21 P.M.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
RECORDING SECRETARY: Sheena James, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED BY COMMISSION: March 2, 2011
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