Hallandale Beach, Florida



MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION, CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, HELD ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 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 10:10 AM

2. ROLL CALL

Commissioners Ross and Sanders, Vice Mayor Julian, Mayor Cooper, City Manager Good, City Attorney Jove, and Acting City Clerk Canada - All present

Commissioner London absent (excused).

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Jalen Moncion, Student of the Month, Hallandale Elementary, led the Pledge of Allegiance

4. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS

A. Presentation of Certificates to the Student Citizens of the Month

Jalen Moncion and Alan Gluklikh received certificates as Hallandale Elementary School’s Student Citizen of the Month for August, 2009

Alan Gluklikh sang the National Anthem.

Discussion regarding the City’s proposed School Resource Officer Program took place, with Hallandale Beach Schools Principals and Dr. Joel Herbst, Broward County School Board, South Area Superintendent, requesting the City reconsider its proposed program.

The City Commission directed for the City Manager to meet with all the parties, including the principals, the School Board, and the Sheriff’s Office to continue negotiation towards developing a safety plan that will work for the City and the Schools.

B. Recognition of Participants in the Weed and Seed Drug Education For Youth (DEFY) Camp (Presented by Theodore Harrell, Weed and Seed Site Coordinator)

Mr. Theodore Harrell, Weed and Seed Site Coordinator, noted that the students and parents had to leave to go to work and school.

Mayor Cooper requested that the City Clerk work with Mr. Harrell to move the presentation to the September 16, 2009 Commission Meeting at 7:00 PM.

C. Discussion of Public Works Construction Projects

John Chidsey, Director, Public Works, presented the report.

City Manager Good noted the opening of Sunset Park will be moved to October 21, 2009 at 5:00 PM.

City Manager Good explained the changes to the City’s Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling Program. A White Paper explaining the changes will be completed and provided to the City Commission as well as placed in the Florida Sun Times.

5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (to be heard at 10:15 A.M.)

Luciano Isla, 1790 West 49th Street, Suite 300 Hialeah, noted he represents the Dade Waste Hauler Council and that he is here to reconfirm their support and commitment to providing solid waste hauling services within the City of Hallandale Beach.

Chaive Mesmer, 717 NE 1st Street, noted that she attended the budget workshops and commended the City Manager for all of the hard work. She suggested that the City consider having an RV Park for campers within the City.

Josh Brown, 637 NW 5th Court, noted that there needs to be collaboration to resolve the School Resource Officer (SRO) issue and spoke in support of the SRO program.

6. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval of Draft Minutes - Regular Meetings of August 5, 2009 and August 19, 2009

MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ROSS, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR JULIAN, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. The motion carried on a 4/0 voice vote. (Commission London was absent).

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS (to be heard at 10:30 A.M.)

A. An Ordinance of the City of Hallandale Beach, Florida, Amending Article V of the City Code Entitled, "Water and Wastewater Impact Fees," Sections 30-249, 30-253, 30-254 and 30-259; Providing for the Imposition of Impact Fees on New Wastewater Users for Capital Expansion of the Wastewater Treatment System in Order to Serve New Connections; Updating Payment of Wastewater Impact Fees and Accrued Guaranteed Revenue Charges (“AGRC”); Providing a Fee Schedule; Providing for Severability; and Providing for an Effective Date (First Reading)(Staff: Director of Utilities and Engineering)(See Backup)CAD #023/06

City Manager Good provided background information on the item and recommended approval.

Mayor Cooper opened the Public Hearing. Seeing no speakers the Public Hearing was closed.

MOTION BY VICE MAYOR JULIAN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ROSS, TO APPROVE An Ordinance of the city of hallandale beach, FLORIDA Amending Article V of the City Code Entitled, "Water and Wastewater Impact Fees," Sections 30-249, 30-253, 30-254 and 30-259; Providing for the Imposition of Impact Fees on New Wastewater Users for Capital Expansion of the Wastewater Treatment System in Order to Serve New Connections; Updating Payment of Wastewater Impact Fees and Accrued Guaranteed Revenue Charges (“AGRC”); Providing a Fee Schedule; Providing for Severability; and Providing for an Effective Date AND TO SET SECOND READING FOR SEPTEMBER 16, 2009. The motion carried on a roll call vote as follows:

AYES: Commissioners Ross and Sanders; Vice Mayor Julian and Mayor Cooper

NAYS: None

Absent: Commissioner London

8. CITY BUSINESS

A. A Resolution of the City of Hallandale Beach, Florida to Support Broward County's Off-Shore Erosion Control Structure Project and to Affirm the City's Commitment to Participate and to be Included in the Process of Determining the Type and Placement of Off-Shore Structures to Prevent the Erosion of the City's Beach (Staff: Director, Utilities & Engineering) AR #23/09 & CAD #035/97

City Manager Good provided background information on the item and recommended approval.

Mayor Cooper requested a copy of the Resolution be provided to the Broward County Legislative Delegation and Senator Rudy Garcia. City Manager Good noted the City Clerk’s Office will provide a copy as requested.

Vice Mayor Julian explained that he voted no on the beach renourishment project because he believes the placement of sand on the City’s beach without off-shore structures will not be successful.

MOTION BY VICE MAYOR JULIAN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SANDERS, TO APPROVE A Resolution of the City of Hallandale Beach, Florida to Support Broward County's Off-Shore Erosion Control Structure Project and to Affirm the City's Commitment to Participate and to be Included in the Process of Determining the Type and Placement of Off-Shore Structures to Prevent the Erosion of the City's Beach. The motion carried on a roll call vote as follows:

AYES: Commissioners Ross and Sanders; Vice Mayor Julian and Mayor Cooper

NAYS: None

Absent: Commissioner London

9. COMMISSIONER REPORTS

The City Commission discussed activities, events and meetings attended as representative of the City.

10. OTHER

The City Commission discussed other City Business.

City Manager Good advised that Vice Mayor Julian is being honored at the Gentleman of Broward luncheon on October 21, 2009. He further noted that October 21, 2009 is a regularly scheduled Commission Meeting and suggested that the Commission move the start of the meeting to 3:00 PM. and 5:00 PM for the ground breaking ceremony at Sunset Park.

The City Commission concurred with the City Manager to change the meeting time for the October 21, 2009 City Commission Meeting to 3:00 PM.

City Manager Good noted that there will be a Coastal Clean up on September 19, 2009 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

City Manager Good advised that staff is preparing a presentation of the budget for the Public as directed by the Commission at the Budget Workshop. He suggested the presentation on either Thursday, September 10, 2009 or Monday, September 14, 2009. Mayor Cooper noted there is a Florida League of Cities Meeting on September 10, 2009.

The City Commission reached consensus to have the Community Forum on the budget on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 6:00 PM in the City Commission Chambers.

City Manager Good noted that due to technical difficulties, a portion of the Budget Workshop’s audio was not recorded. He noted staff has identified an alternate source for the audio and is fixing the problem and anticipates the issue to be resolved by Monday, September 7, 2009 and that the meeting will be rebroadcast on Comcast channel 78 by Monday, September 7, 2009.

Mayor Cooper recessed the meeting at 12:48 PM.

11. PLANNING AND SCHEDULING MEETING (to be heard in Room 257)

Mayor Cooper reconvened the meeting in room 257 at 1:08 PM.

The City Commission discussed upcoming events, activities and meetings.

City Manager Good advised that in accordance with Resolution 2009-002, Setting the Procedures for City Commission Meetings, there needs to be a motion to change the time of the October 21, 2009 City Commission Meeting.

MOTION BY VICE MAYOR JULIAN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SANDERS, TO CHANGE THE TIME OF THE OCTOBER 21, 2009 CITY COMMISSION MEETING FROM 1:30 PM TO 3:00 PM. The motion carried on a 4/0 voice vote. (Commissioner London absent).

Mayor Cooper noted she would be out of town September 4, 2009 through September 8, 2009 and Vice Mayor Julian would be the Acting Mayor in her absence.

Mayor Cooper requested that Vice Mayor Julian attend the Chabad of South Florida 28th Annual Dinner Celebration on September 6, 2009. Vice Mayor Julian noted he would attend to represent the Mayor and the City. City Manager Good advised the City would sponsor his attendance.

Mayor Cooper noted on Monday, September 14, 2009 there will be a City Manager/City Commission Forum on the FY 2009-2010 Budget at 6:00 PM in the City Commission Chambers.

Mayor Cooper noted the Ad Hoc Parking Committee Meeting will be on September 14, 2009 and asked if this would be the date for the joint meeting with the City Commission. City Manager Good advised that the Committee is finalizing their recommendations and that the joint meeting will be scheduled for some time in October.

City Manager Good noted the Sunrise Park dedication ceremony scheduled for September 16, 2009 has been moved to October 21, 2009 at 5:00 PM.

Commissioner Sanders noted that there will be a Education Summit at McNicol Middle School on September 24, 2009 at 6:00 PM and requested that the City assist in noticing the meeting.

City Attorney Jove provided an update on the Tower Mobile lawsuit.

City Manager Good provided an update on the Beach One lawsuit with the City of Hollywood and noted that City lost the first legal proceedings. He noted staff is evaluating the City’s options and will call for an executive session to discuss with the Commission.

Vice Mayor Julian asked if funds were budgeted for improvements to the North and/or South Beach. City Manager Good advised that no funds were budgeted for improvements for fiscal year 2010.

Mayor Cooper recommended the City go out for an RFP for improvements at North and South Beach amenities. She noted that the City-wide Master Plan includes the City’s vision for the area, including a parking garage with a restaurant and other commercial venues.

City Manager Good noted that type of project would need to be a public-private partnership and was not budgeted at this time. He further noted that a parking garage could be a revenue source for the City, primarily for overnight parking for area condominiums.

There being no further business before the Commission, Mayor Cooper adjourned the meeting at 1:39 PM.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,

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Mayor

ATTEST:

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Acting City Clerk

RECORDING SECRETARY: Shari Canada

APPROVED BY COMMISSION: ___________________

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