CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE

COMMISSION MEETING

 

TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008

 

MINUTES

 

NORTH LAUDERDALE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT

(Immediately following Regular Meeting)

 

 

1.                  INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Vice Mayor Cangemi gave the invocation.

 

2.                  ROLL CALL – All present; Commissioner Hilton was conferenced in by phone.

 

            Mayor Jack Brady

            Vice Mayor John R. Cangemi

            Commissioner Gary Frankel

            Commissioner Rich Moyle

            Commissioner David G. Hilton---via phone

            City Manager Richard D. Sala

            City Attorney Jacob Horowitz

            Interim City Clerk Patricia Vancheri

 

3.                  MINUTES – Interim Clerk provided copies of the Minutes of March 11, 2009 for approval.  Commissioner Frankel made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted.  Seconded by Vice Mayor Cangemi. All yes

 

4.                  PRESENTATIONS - None

 

5.                  PROCLAMATIONS - None

 

6.                  PUBLIC DISCUSSION – No one signed up to speak

 

7.                  QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEMS

 

 

a.      SUBJECT:           SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE - SEU 08-01

Papas Place (Restaurant)

1401 S. State Road 7- Champion Square

 

Special Exception use request to permit the limited sale of beer and wine as an accessory use in a restaurant with a freestanding bar in a General Business District (B-3).

 

APPLICANT:       Donna Rowe

 

 

MOTION:

To approve the proposed Special Exception Use permit to allow the limited sale of beer and wine with meals (on premises only) as an accessory use in a restaurant with a freestanding bar at (Papas Place) in Champion Square, a General Business District (B-3).

 

City Attorney Horowitz swore in the applicants. Community Development Director Tammy Reed-Holguin said this was part of changes made in 2005, which were modifications to the regulations of business/commercial uses with regards to the sale of alcohol.  These modifications were made to enhance redevelopment by removing potential obstacles while retaining sections of the ordinances that protect the City and its residents. This particular bay in the shopping center has been vacant for more than six months; therefore, a new business opening in this space must comply with all current zoning regulations, which requires a special use permit. The Planning and Zoning Board met on April 1, 2008 and the major concern was with the parking. The center has 177 parking spaces; the restaurant is required to have 82 spaces based on the square footage. Most of the spaces are used in a locked fence for the Post Office. The City was advised by the applicant and shopping center owner that their observation has been that the busiest time in the plaza is Sunday morning until noon for church services.  The daycare and Pizza Hut are pick-up operations, and not requiring long term parking. The Champion Square located at 1401 S. State Road 7 appears to be able to accommodate any anticipated effect on access, traffic generation and road capacities caused by the use for which the special exception permit is being requested.  Public Hearing opened.  No one from the public spoke.  Public Hearing closed. 

Commissioner Frankel asked the applicant if they would state for the record if they agreed to the eight conditions required by staff. The applicant Donna Rowe said they did agree.

Motion to approve made by Commissioner Frankel. Seconded by Commissioner Moyle.  All yes.

 

MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY

 

8.                  CONSENT AGENDA

 

Commissioner Frankel pulled Item 8(c) from the consent agenda and made a motion to read the remainder of the consent agenda.  Motion to read Seconded by Vice Mayor Cangemi.

 

Attorney read titles of Items 8(a) (b) (d):

 

a.      RESOLUTION:  2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Purchases

EMW-2007-FO-12407

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED $137,012.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT FROM ELITE FIRE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC., who submitted the most cost effective quote from the required three quotes, AS PART OF THE 2007 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT WHEREBY 90% OF THE FUNDING ($123,310.8) IS GRANT MONEY WITH THE CITY’S MATCH OF 10% ($13,701.2); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 08-04-5319 PASSED AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

b.      RESOLUTION:  Donation of Surplus Fire Equipment

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO DECLARE NO LONGER NEEDED FIRE RESCUE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS AND DONATE IT TO THE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD, MAINE. PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS WITH REGARD TO THE BENEFITS TO BE DERIVED BY PROVIDING THIS SURPLUS EQUIPMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 08-04-5320 PASSED AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

c.       RESOLUTION:  FY 2007/2008 Vehicles Purchases

THIS ITEM WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:

 

A motion to read the title was made by Commissioner Moyle.  Seconded by Vice Mayor Cangemi:

Attorney read title:

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AN EXPENDITURE OF $72,080.00 FROM THE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE INTERNAL SERVICE FUND TO PURCHASE THREE VEHICLES AS LISTED IN SECTION ONE BELOW; PROVIDING FOR FUNDING; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Commissioner Frankel asked if the purchases could wait a year due to the budget restraints. Mayor Brady passed the gavel and motioned for the item to be tabled until after discussions at the retreat. Seconded by Commissioner Frankel.  All yes.

 

MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY

 

d.      SUBJECT:           Request to use City Gymnasium for Basketball Clinic

 

MOTION: Authorizing and directing the City Administration to coordinate with Florida Prospects Inc., to hold the South Florida High School Senior Basketball Evaluation Clinic on Saturday, July 12th, 2008 from 9am to 8 pm and Sunday, July 13th, 2008 from 9am to 4pm at the City Gymnasium.

 

A motion was made by Commissioner Moyle to adopt the consent agenda as read pertaining to Items 8(a) (b) (d).  Vice Mayor Cangemi seconded.  All yes.

 

CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY

 

9.                  OTHER BUSINESS

 

a.      RESOLUTION: Traffic--Ways Beautification & Traffic-Ways Illumination Agreements with Broward County

 

Commissioner Frankel made a motion to read.  Seconded by Vice Mayor Cangemi.

Attorney read title:

 

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO BE AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO THE TRAFFIC WAYS BEAUTIFICATION AND ILLUMINATION MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS WITH BROWARD COUNTY FOR BAILEY ROAD.

 

Public Works Director Mike Shields advised that this was part of the Neighborhood Improvement Plan (NIP) developed by Broward County prior to the annexation of Broadview Pompano Park; the County will be widening Bailey Road from State Road 7 to SW 81st Avenue.  According to the County staff, the design phase of this project is almost complete and the construction should commence in the next few months.  Once the widening is completed, the City will be responsible for maintaining the landscaping, irrigation and lighting that will be installed. In order to take over the maintenance responsibilities, the City is required to enter into two separate agreements with Broward County.

 

Motion to approve was made by Commissioner Moyle and seconded by Vice Mayor Cangemi.. No Commission discussion.  All yes. 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 08-04-5322 PASSED AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

b.      RESOLUTION:  Broward League of Cities – Appointments

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE NORTH LAUDERDALE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING A DIRECTOR, AN ALTRNATE DIRECTOR AND A SECOND ALTERNATE TO THE BROWARD LEAGUE OF CITIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS; PROVIDING THAT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION BE SENT TO RHONDA CALHOUN AT THE BROWARD LEAGUE OF CITIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Commissioner Frankel made the motion to appoint the same directors that served last year. Seconded by Vice Mayor Cangemi. All yes. Clerk Vancheri read into the record the directors Mayor Brady director; VM Cangemi alternate director and Commissioner Frankel second alternate.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 08-04-5323 PASSED AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

 

10.              REPORTS--none

 

11.              COMMISSION COMMENTS

 

Commissioner Frankel commented that the Dedication of the Jack Brady Sports Complex and Carl Fusco Park at the Opening Day Ceremonies of Baseball was a nice event and thanked everyone who worked on it.

 

12.              CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

 

a.      Retreat – Saturday, April 19, 2008, 8:00 a.m. – City Hall

 

Mr. Sala reminded the Commission of the date and time of the budget retreat.

 

b.      Walk on item –Resolution – Fire Station 34 Water and Sewer Maintenance Agreement with Broward County

 

Mike Shields discussed the requirement by the County that the City shall maintain the water and sewer improvements installed by the City for Fire Station 34 for a one year term. Mr. Shields said this was a standard agreement with Broward County. They are treating us like a developer, so the contract is needed. We have to take full responsibility for the maintenance of the water and sewer improvements that we installed for one year.

 

A motion was made by Commissioner Frankel to approve the resolution.  No discussion.  All yes.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 08-04-5324 PASSED AND APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

c.       Walk on item - Resolution – Wall Beautification on McNab Road.

 

Public Information Officer/Deputy City Clerk Pam Donovan gave a PowerPoint presentation about the possible beautification of the wall.

A motion was made by Commissioner Moyle to approve the resolution for the enhancement of the wall.   Seconded by Vice Mayor Cangemi. No discussion. All yes.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 08-04-5325 PASSED AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

13.              CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS - None

 

 

14.              ADJOURNMENT – There being no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m.

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Patricia Vancheri

Interim City Clerk