Mayor Cooper Called the Meeting to Order at 6:34 P.M

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION AND SPECIAL JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION & COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015 AT 6:30 P.M., CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 400 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, HALLANDALE BEACH, FL 33009

1.  CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Cooper called the Meeting to Order at 6:34 P.M.

2.  ROLL CALL

Commissioners Lazarow, London and Sanders, Vice Mayor Julian, Mayor Cooper, City Manager Miller and City Attorney Whitfield – All Present.

3.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.  PRESENTATIONS

A.  PRESENTATION ON BROWARD WATER PARTNERSHIP (STAFF: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS) (PRESENTED BY: DR. JENNIFER JURADO, DIRECTOR BROWARD COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & COMMUNITY RESILIENCE DIVISION)

Samantha Baker, Natural Resource Specialist to the Broward County Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division, provided a presentation and answered questions posed by the Commission on the Broward Water Partnership and the numerous ways municipalities can promote water conservation in their respective communities.

5.  PUBLIC PARTICIPATION- Items not on the Agenda (To be heard at 6:45 P.M.)

Sharissa Johnson, 100 SW 83 Way, #101, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025, appeared before the City Commission. Ms. Johnson asked questions regarding affordable housing, utility billing, and hurricane evacuation.

Judith Selz, 717 Layne Blvd, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009, appeared before the City Commission. Ms. Selz shared her comments regarding green space and how the City should not include waterways when calculating green space.

Daniel Weiss, 721 Atlantic Shores Blvd, #110, Hallandale Beach, FL appeared before the City Commission. Mr. Weiss inquired about opportunities on how he could conserve water at his home.

Rob Raymond, 469 Sunset Drive, Hallandale Beach, FL appeared before the City Commission. Mr. Raymond spoke in opposition to excessive rules in government and society at large.

6.  COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on the Agenda

MOTION: BY MAYOR COOPER TO LIMIT THE DURATION OF COMMISSIONER’S COMMUNITCATIONS TO TEN (10) MINUTES DURING MEETINGS OF THE COMMISSION.

This Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Julian.

After further discussion on the Motion, Mayor Cooper called the question on the motion.

MOTION: BY MAYOR COOPER, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR JULIAN, TO LIMIT THE DURATION OF COMMISSIONER’S COMMUNITCATIONS TO TEN (10) MINUTES DURING MEETINGS OF THE COMMISSION. The motion carried on a voice vote of 4-1. Commissioner Lazarow casted the dissenting vote.

A.  COMMISSIONER LAZAROW

Commissioner Lazarow communicated her attendance at a dinner in honor of former Commissioner Cathy Anderson, who served the City of Hollywood for 32 years and was one of the first elected officials to draft legislation prohibiting the use of animals in display. Commissioner Lazarow commended the Commission for supporting this initiative by passing the aforementioned Ordinance in the City.

MOTION: BY COMMISSIONER LAZAROW TO DIRECT STAFF TO RESEARCH THE PROSPECTS OF ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY GARDEN.

This Motion was seconded by Commissioner London.

After further discussion on the Motion, Mayor Cooper called the question.

MOTION: BY COMMISSIONER LAZAROW, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LONDON, TO DIRECT STAFF TO RESEARCH THE PROSPECTS OF ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY GARDEN. The motion carried on a voice vote of 5-0.

B.  COMMISSIONER LONDON

Commissioner London informed the Commission of the different municipalities that cultivated a community garden.

In response to Commissioner London’s inquiry regarding the 2080 Building’s physical address, City Manager Miller confirmed that the property does have a visible address on the east and west side of the building.

Responding to Judith Selz’s public comment, Commissioner London also expressed concern regarding the County’s open space requirement.

MOTION: BY COMMISSIONER LONDON TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A FUTURE AGENDA ITEM TO DISCUSS OPENSPACE REQUIREMENTS.

This Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lazarow.

After further discussion on the Motion, Mayor Cooper called the question.

MOTION: BY COMMISSIONER LONDON, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LAZAROW, TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A FUTURE AGENDA ITEM TO DISCUSS OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTSFOR CITY PARKS. The Motion carried on a voice vote of 5-0

Commissioner London proposed a well-marked pedestrian walkway adjacent to the Walgreens and Publix area on SE 14th Avenue.

C.  COMMISSIONER SANDERS

No Communications

D.  VICE MAYOR JULIAN

No Communications

E.  MAYOR COOPER

Mayor Cooper shared communication regarding new Fire Rescue technology related to the “jaws of life” tool utilized by Fire Departments.

Mayor Cooper recommended adding a picture to public notices depicting exact land development use.

Mayor Cooper reported the Local Preference Bill will be heard in Tallahasses, if adopted, this bill willpreempt local governments from utilizing local preference to award contracts. She encouraged all to approach their representative to oppose the bill.

MOTION: BY MAYOR COOPER, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR JULIAN, TO AMEND THE PROTOCOL MANUAL TO STATE THAT IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO BRING BACK A RESOLUTION TO STATE THE CITY’S POSITION ON PROPOSED STATE LEGISLATIVE ITEM WHEN SAID ITEM HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THE CITY’S LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE. The motion carried on a voice vote of 5-0

MOTION: BY MAYOR COOPER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LONDON, TO APPOINT PAT BRENNAN TO THE FLOOD MITIGATION AND TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD. The motion carried on a voice vote of 5-0.

7.  CITY ATTORNEY COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on the Agenda

No Communications

8.  CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on the Agenda

City Manager Miller advised the Commission of the first organizational meeting with the Police Benevolent Association to negotiate a union contract, which expires on September 30, 2015.

9.  CONSENT AGENDA

MOTION: BY COMMISSIONER LONDON, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LAZAROW TO PULL THE ITEM 9A FOR DISCUSSION. The motion carried on a voice vote of 5/0.

A.  A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A WORK AUTHORIZATION TO EAC CONSULTING, INC., A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONTINUING SERVICE VENDOR, PURSUANT TO RFP#2013-2014-006 TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING DESIGN AND PERMITTING SERVICES FOR A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THREE ($184,103.00) DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS)

Daniel Weiss, 721 Atlantic Shores Blvd, #110, Hallandale Beach, FL appeared before the City Commission. Mr. Weiss posed questions regarding who will be overseeing the firm.

City Manager Miller indicated the City’s Engineer and Director of Public Works will be monitoring the vendor.

Answering a question posed by Commissioner London, City Manager Miller indicated the City Engineer will oversee the project.

Sharmin Siddique, Senior Project Manager for EAC Consulting Inc., answered questions posed by Commissioner London concerning the project.

Commissioner London spoke in support of the item.

Answering a question posed by Mayor Cooper, City Engineer Mariana Pitiriciu indicated the project cost is a little over $800,000.

MOTION: BY COMMISSIONER LAZAROW, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LONDON, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. The motion carried on a voice vote of 5/0.

AYES: Commissioners Lazarow, London, and Sanders, Vice Mayor Julian and Mayor Cooper

NAYS: None

10.  ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING

NONE

11.  ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING

NONE

12.  RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARING

NOTE: ITEM #12.A AND #12.B ARE QUASI-JUDICIAL

A.  A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN (APPLICATION #23-15-DB) FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS MD CLINICAL CENTER AND LOCATED AT 633 W. HALLANDALE BEACH BOULEVARD, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE V, SECTION 32-782 OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES, ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND APPLICATION #24-15-RD FOR REDEVELOPMENT WAIVERS PURSUANT TO SECTION 32-177(a) ; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR ALL OTHER PURPOSES. (STAFF: DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

Mayor Cooper introduced the item.

Individuals wanting to speak on Item were sworn in by the City Clerk.

City Attorney Whitfield polled the City Commission concerning ex-parte communications related to this item.

Commissioners Lazarow, London, and Sanders, Vice Mayor Julian, and Mayor Cooper answered in the affirmative and noted that their decision will be based solely on the testimony heard during this evening’s meeting.

Althea Jefferson, Planning and Zoning Manager, presented the item and answered questions posed by the Commission.

Commissioner London raised concerns regarding parking and the alleyway between the proposed project and the existing building.

Charles Michelson of Saltz Michelson Architects, provided a presentation and answered questions posed by the City Commission concerning the proposed development.

Mayor Cooper opened the floor to public comments. As no one wished to speak, the Mayor closed the floor to public comments.

MOTION: BY COMMISSIONER LONDON, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LAZAROW, TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN (APPLICATION #23-15-DB) FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS MD CLINICAL CENTER AND LOCATED AT 633 W. HALLANDALE BEACH BOULEVARD, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE V, SECTION 32-782 OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES, ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND APPLICATION #24-15-RD FOR REDEVELOPMENT WAIVERS PURSUANT TO SECTION 32-177(a); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR ALL OTHER PURPOSES. The motion carried on a roll call vote of 5/0.

AYES: Commissioners Lazarow, London, and Sanders, Vice Mayor Julian and Mayor Cooper

NAYS: None

B.  A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING MAJOR DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION #150-14-DB FOR THE HALLANDALE ARTSQUARE PROJECT LOCATED AT 301-409 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY ADMINISTRATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF: DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (SEE BACKUP) TO BE HEARD IN CONJUNCTION WITH ITEMS #12.C AND #12.D.

C.  A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA ASSIGNING 243 RESIDENTIAL FLEXIBILITY UNITS TO THE HALLANDALE ARTSQUARE PROJECT LOCATED AT 301-409 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF: DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (SEE BACKUP IN ITEM #12.B.) TO BE HEARD IN CONJUNTION WITH ITEMS #12.B AND #12.D.

Mayor Joy Cooper introduced Items #12B and #12C

Individuals wanting to speak on Item were sworn in by the City Clerk.

City Attorney Whitfield polled the City Commission concerning ex-parte communications related to this item.

Commissioners Lazarow, London, and Sanders, Vice Mayor Julian, and Mayor Cooper answered in the affirmative and noted that their decision will be based solely on the testimony heard during this evening’s meeting.

Mayor Cooper read into the record Supplemental Agenda #1 which included a revised parking plan for Artsquare in relation to Items #12B, #12C, and Joint Meeting Item 12D.

Keven Klopp, Director of Development Services, provided a presentation and answered questions posed by the Commission regarding the Hallandale ArtSquare Project.

Commissioner Lazarow shared her concerns regarding landscaping and parking.

Debbie Orshefsky, Attorney representing the Hallandale Land Ventures LLLP, provided a presentation regarding the project and answered questions posed by the Commission regarding the Hallandale ArtSquare Project.

Mayor Cooper opened the floor to public comments.

Ruel Miles, 2080 S. Ocean Drive, Hallandale Beach, FL, appeared before the City Commission. Mr. Miles spoke in favor of the project.

Alex Levy, 212 NE 3rd Avenue, Hallandale Beach, FL, appeared before the City Commission. Mr. Levy shared his views on whether Hallandale Beach is an urban city, the parking requirements outlined in the Regional Activity Center Zoning District, and tandem parking.

Chuck Kulin, 600 NE 14th Avenue, Hallandale Beach, FL, appeared before the City Commission. Mr. Kulin shared his view on the project’s green space and concerns about parking.

Daniel Weiss, 721 Atlantic Shores Blvd, #110, Hallandale Beach, FL appeared before the City Commission. Mr. Weiss stated the importance of parking in the City.

As no one else wished to speak, the Mayor closed the floor from public comments.

The City Commission continued deliberations on the item.

Commissioner London spoke in favor of the project; however, Commissioner London stated in the future he will not vote in favor for projects without adequate parking.

Commissioner Lazarow spoke in support of the project; however, Commissioner Lazarow shared her concerns with regards to parking and landscaping.

Mayor Cooper stated she would like to see additional landscaping throughout the project.

MOTION: BY VICE MAYOR JULIAN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LAZAROW, TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA ASSIGNING 243 RESIDENTIAL FLEXIBILITY UNITS TO THE HALLANDALE ARTSQUARE PROJECT LOCATED AT 301-409 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The motion to approve passed and carried on a 5/0 roll call.

AYES: Commissioners Lazarow, London, and Sanders, Vice Mayor Julian and Mayor Cooper

NAYS: None

MOTION: BY COMMISSIONER LONDON TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING MAJOR DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION #150-14-DB FOR THE HALLANDALE ARTSQUARE PROJECT LOCATED AT 301-409 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY ADMINISTRATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE UNDER THE FOUR (4) CONDITIONS AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF, WITH AN ADDED CONDITION WITH REGARDS TO ADDING MORE LANDSCAPING BUFFERS TO BE MAINTAINED BY THE DEVELOPER.

The Motion failed due to the lack of a second.

MOTION: BY COMMISSIONER LONDON, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LAZAROW, TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING MAJOR DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION #150-14-DB FOR THE HALLANDALE ARTSQUARE PROJECT LOCATED AT 301-409 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY ADMINISTRATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE UNDER THE FOUR (4) CONDITIONS AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The motion to approve passed and carried on a 5/0 roll call.

AYES: Commissioners Lazarow, London, and Sanders, Vice Mayor Julian and Mayor Cooper

NAYS: None

Mayor Cooper recessed the meeting of the City Commission at 10:25 PM.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor/Chair Cooper called the Joint Special Meeting of the Hallandale Beach City Commission and Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors to Order at 10:25 PM.

ROLL CALL

Commissioners/Directors Lazarow, London, and Sanders, Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Julian and Mayor/Chair Cooper, City Manager/Executive Director Miller, and City Attorney Whitfield – All present

D.  A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, AND THE CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, THE HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND HALLANDALE LAND VENTURES, LLP, FOR THE HALLANDALE ARTSQUARE PROJECT LOCATED AT 301-409 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM AS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 2; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF: HBCRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (SEE BACKUP IN ITEM #12.B.) TO BE HEARD IN CONJUNTION WITH ITEMS #12.B AND #12.C.