MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION, CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2005, AT 1:30 P.M.
Mayor Cooper called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.; and City Clerk McGough called the roll, as follows:
PRESENT:Commissioners Gibbons, Ross, and Schiller; Vice-Mayor Julian, Mayor Cooper, City Attorney Jove; City Manager Good, City Clerk McGough
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO AVENTURA HOSPITAL FOR SUPPORT OF FUTURE FOUNDATION
Plaque to be sent to Hospital
PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING ARBOR/EARTH DAY
Proclamation presented to Beautification Advisory Board
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS TO THE ARBOR/EARTH DAY POSTER CONTEST WINNERS
Deferred to May 3, 2005 meeting at 10:00 A.M.
PARKS AND RECREATION SUMMARY REPORT
Report presented.
NOTE:CHANGING THE ANNUAL BOARD RECOGNITION LUNCHEON TO AN EVENING DINNER
EVENT TO BE RESEARCHED TO INCREASE ATTENDANCE AND PROVIDE FOR ANY
ADDITIONAL COST
NOTE:JULY 4TH CELEBRATION TO BE HELD AS A DAY FESTIVAL AT SOUTH BEACH PARK
NOTE:POLICE CHIEF MAGILL WILL THROW FIRST PITCH AT MARLIN’S GAME ON THURSDAY,
APRIL 21, 2005 AT 7 P.M. CITY TO PURCHASE AND MAKE AVAILABLE 30 TICKETS FOR
THE COMMISSION, STAFF, AND RESIDENTS. THE COMMUNITY IS INVITED TO ATTEND
GAME AND SUPPORT CHIEF MAGILL.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (to be heard at 1:30 P.M.)
1.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERTAINING TO CITY BUSINESS
There were no speakers.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION BYCOMMISSIONER ROSS, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER GIBBONS, TO ACCEPT SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS 14 AND 15. The motion carried by voice vote. 5/0.
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2.Pursuant to Chapter 23, Section 23-104, Hallandale Beach Code of Ordinances, request
authorization to award RFP#FY 04-05-007, Custodial Services, to Safeguard Service,
Inc. in the amount of $62,472. If approved, authorize the City Manager to execute
contract documents and renew the contract for subsequent annual periods in the best
interest of the City.
MOTION BY VICE-MAYOR JULIAN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER GIBBONS, TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDING AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RENEW THE CONTRACT
BEYOND THREE ANNUAL RENEWALS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY. The motion carried by voice vote, 5/0.
3.Consideration of Authorizing a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant for Storm Shutters and a Mobile Generator for Three Islands Fire Station.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SCHILLER, SECOND BY VICE-MAYOR JULIAN, TO APPROVE CONSENT ITEM 3. The motion carried by voice vote, 5/0.
CITY BUSINESS
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4.Consideration of Authorizing a Florida Department of Transportation Grant for Enhanced
Traffic Enforcement and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Future Grant Documents.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ROSS, SECOND BY VICE-MAYOR JULIAN, TO APPROVE SUBMITTAL OF GRANT AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. The motion carried by voice vote, 5/0.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GIBBONS, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER ROSS, TO AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO ARRANGE FOR PLACEMENT OF CAMERAS ONA TEST BASIS AT MAJOR INTERSECTIONS TO RECORD VEHICLES RUNNING RED LIGHTS AND PROVIDE REPORT OF RESULTS. The motion carried by voice vote, 5/0.
THE ABOVE ACTIVITIES ARE PART OF A COMPREHENSIVE TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BEING IMPLEMENTED BY THE CITY TO REDUCE ACCIDENTS AND CURTAILAGGRESSIVE DRIVING.
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5. Discussion of Registered Sexual Offenders Living in Hallandale Beach
MOTION BY VICE-MAYOR JULIAN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER GIBBONS, TO DIRECT CITY
ATTORNEY TO RESEARCH LEGAL ASPECTS OF REGULATING SEXUAL OFFENDERS AND
PREDATORS AND BRING BACK FOR CONSIDERATION WHEN READY. The motion carried by voice
vote, 5/0.
6.MONTHLY REPORTS
Mayor Cooper commented on the Landlord Training held March 29, 2005 (reported under Development Services) and stated that new landlords needed to be informed of their responsibilities.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO ADD TOPROCEDURE TO INCLUDE LANDLORD INFORMATION TO NEW LANDLORD REGISTRANTS APPLYING FOR OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES.
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Vice Mayor Julian noted the Curci Family would receive an award at the May 5, 2005 meeting of the Broward Trust for Historic Preservation.
Mayor Cooperadvised the Beach Renourishment project may begin at the Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood rather than at the Broward-Miami-Dade line and move south from that point. The impact on Hallandale Beach will be minimal with the public portion of the City’s beaches actually receiving sand a week or so earlier. A Beach Renourishment Kick-Off Meeting will be held at the Diplomat Hotel at 9:30 A.M. on May 6, 2005, with the project to begin on May 7, 2005. The City Manager is to ensure the kick-off meeting is taped by Comcast or by the County.
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Mayor Cooper discussed concerns with selection of Ms. Patterson as the Principal of the new Middle School in Hallandale Beach. These concerns were also voiced by others in the community and by members of the Education Advisory Committee.
MOTION BY VICE-MAYOR JULIAN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER GIBBONS, TO DIRECT CITY MANAGER TO SEND LETTER TO SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS ADDRESSING CONCERNS OF COMMUNITY REGARDING THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL SELECTION PROCESS The motion carried by voice vote, 4/1 (Commissioner Ross votedno.)
Commissioner Ross noted the major construction on East Hallandale Beach Blvd. will begin on April 25, 2005.
City Manager Good provided an overview of the project and noted Police officers would be placed on site to address safety concerns. Informational letters are being set out to affected residents and businesses. A link is to be placed on City Website regarding status of project for public information.
City Attorney Jove announced a need for an Executive Session on or before May 3, 2005 to discuss strategy and negotiations regarding Terry Young vs. City of Hallandale Beach and the Reuter Arbitration matter.
THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2005 AT 3:00 P.M.
City Manager Good noted a Proclamation is needed to honor the 100th birthday of Hallandale Beach resident Alexander Wahlaj. City Clerk McGough will prepare the Proclamation and Commissioner Schiller will present the Proclamation at Mr. Wahlaj’s birthday celebration on April 22, 2005.
City Manager Good requested that individuals seeking appointments to Advisory Boards and Committees complete the application and submit to the City Clerk in advance of appointment by the Commission.
Commissioner Ross noted she had an appointment on the Historical Committee. Terri Dillard had completed an application requesting appointment to this committee.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ROSS, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER SCHILLER, TO APPOINT TERRI
DILLARD TO THE HISTORICAL COMMITTEE. (Commissioner Ross’s appointment) The motion carried by voice vote, 5/0.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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8. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERTAINING TO CITY BUSINESS
Norma Haskins, 814 SW 6th Avenue, commented on the selection of Ms. Patterson as Principal of the new Middle School in Hallandale Beach.
Micael Haskins, 814 SW 6th Avenue, noted he was re-establishing the Hallandale Beach Civic Association and those interested are invited to a meeting at his home at 4 P.M. on Saturday, April 30, 2005.
Sandy Hammond, 900 NE 12th Avenue, noted the construction at the Hepburn Center was progressing nicely. She further noted that there is inadequate parking for residents in condos along NE 12th and 14th Avenues and City Manager Good responded that the City was pursuing additional parking options.
Masharie Powell, Hallandale High School Teacher, advised the Commission about the Urban Success Foundation and requested financial assistance from the City for students to attend a summer program at Harvard University. Ms. Powell was advised to submit a written request to the City Manager.
CITY BUSINESS
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- Report from Human Services Advisory Board (Sandra Hammond, Chair)
DEFERRED FROM APRIL 4, 2005 MEETING
Report received. Ms. Hammond discussed needs for youth and for food programs.
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10. Consideration of Renaming the City of Hallandale Beach’s Southwest Section.
Presentation received.
NO ACTION TO CHANGE NAME.
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11. Citizens Award to Qunea Gordon Recognizing her Achievements and Service to
the Entire Community.
Certificate of Recognition presented. Ms. Gordon discussed the upcoming Chester A. Byrd Scholarship Fundraising Event on May 22, 2005 and introduced Eugenia Byrd, widow of Chester Byrd, who invited the community to attend the event.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.An Ordinance of the City of Hallandale Beach, Florida, Amending Chapter 14 “Minimum
Property Maintenance and Occupancy Code” of the Code of Ordinances, to Provide for
Additional Time to Remove Hurricane Panels. (Second Reading)
Mayor Cooper opened the item for Public Hearing.
There were no speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
MOTION BY VICE-MAYOR JULIAN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER GIBBONS, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING AND AUTHORIZE THE APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE. The motion carried by roll call vote, as follows:
AYES:Commissioners Gibbons, Ross, and Schiller; Vice-Mayor Julian; Mayor Cooper
NAYS:None
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13.An Ordinance of the City of Hallandale Beach, Florida Amending Chapter 2, Article III
Establishing Division 11 Creating the Historic Preservation Board, Members, Terms and
Appointments, Quorum, Organization, Powers and Duties, as well as to Establish
Chapter 8, Article VII, to include Short Title, Declaration of Legislative Intent and
Purpose, Scope of Regulations and Exemptions, Definitions, Designation Processes and
Criteria, Application for Certificates of Appropriateness and Certifications to Dig and
Demolition, Standards for Archeological Work, Maintenance of Designated Properties,
Demolition by Neglect Prohibited, Appeals, Penalties, and Settlement Authority for
Settling Civil Penalties, to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hallandale Beach,
Florida. (First Reading)
Mayor Cooper opened the item was opened for Public Hearing.
Ed Pickett, 204 SW 4th Ave, thanked staff and the Commission for their efforts in historic preservation.
Seeing no more speakers the Public Hearing was closed.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GIBBONS, SECOND BY VICE-MAYOR JULIAN, TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE ON FIRST READING AND SET SECOND READING FOR MAY 3, 2005 AT 10:30 A.M. The motion carried by roll call vote, as follows:
AYES:Commissioners Gibbons, Ross, and Schiller; Vice-Mayor Julian; Mayor Cooper.
NAYS:None.
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA #1
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14. Pursuant to Chapter 23, Section 23-107(1), Emergency Purchases, Authorize the
City Manager to Waive Public Bidding and Expend Funds in Excess of $20,000
for the Emergency Cleanup and Mitigation of Damage Caused by the Release of
Hazardous Gasoline in the 700 Block of S.W. First Street. If Approved, Authorize
the City Manager to Determine Accounts for the Expenditure.
MOTION BY VICE-MAYOR JULIAN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER SCHILLER, TO WAIVE PUBLIC BIDDING, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO DETERMINE ACCOUNTS, PURSUE GRANTS OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND EXPEND FUNDS IN EXCESS OF $20,000 FOR EMERGENCY CLEAN UP AND MITIGATION OF DAMAGE CAUSED BY RELEASE OF HAZARDOUS GASOLINE IN THE 700 BLOCK OF S.W. FIRST STREET. The motion carried by voice vote, 5/0.
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15. Consideration of Amending Article I, Section 8-3 of the Code of Ordinances
Relating to Building on Pilings.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GIBBONS, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER SCHILLER, TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND OR DELETE ARTICLE I, SECTION 8-3 OF THE CODE RELATING TO BUILDING ON PILINGS FOR CONSISTENCY AND NON-DUPLICATION WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA BUILDING CODE. The motion carried by voice vote, 5/0.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GIBBONS, SECOND BY VICE-MAYOR JULIAN, TO WAIVE REQUIREMENT OF ARTICLE I, SECTION 8-3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW GOLDEN ISLES SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT GUARDHOUSE ON LAYNE BOULEVARD. The motion carried by voice vote, 5/0.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
7:50 pm.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
RECORDING SECRETARY:Tarah Toohil
APPROVED BY COMMISSION:______
Date: April 19, 2005 Page 1