CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE

JUNE 13, 2006

WORKSHOP – 4:30 P.M.

COMMISSION MEETING -  5:30 P.M..

 

MINUTES

WORKSHOP:

 

Finance Director Raducci  spoke on the proposed garbage rates.  He showed a power point presentation on the garbage rates and followed it with a power point presentation of Enterprise Resource Planning. 

 

Parks & Recreation Director Sargis gave a run down on Hampton Pines Park Renovations. 

 

The North Lauderdale City Commission met on June 13, 2006 at the Municipal Complex.  The meeting convened at 5:32 P.M.

 

1.         INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Commissioner  Frankel

 

2.         ROLL CALL

 

            Mayor Jack Brady

            Vice Mayor Rich Moyle

            Commissioner Gary Frankel

            Commissioner John Cangemi

            Commissioner David Hilton

            City Manager Richard Sala

            City Clerk C.Milli Dyer

            City Attorney Samuel S. Goren

 

 

3.         MINUTES –   May 31, 2006 –Commissioner Frankel moved to approve as submitted.  Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  All yes.

 

MINUTES APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

4.                  PRESENTATIONS

 

a.       From Dr. Brenda Snipes office, Tanya Edwards advised the Commission about  recent changes in Election Laws .  

 

b.      James Cummings representing John Hart spoke about the present & future transportation problem with  too many vehicles on the roads.  He  spoke about a penny sales tax to fund the necessary improvements to the roads. He urged the Commission to attend the Broward County Commission meeting on June 20th to support this initiative as a referendum question.  He asked the Commission to vote on a resolution tonight supporting the initiative.

 

 

 

c.       David Sigerson – Legislative Update -  Mr. Sigerson passed out written copies of his report. He told the Commission if they have any questions after reading the report, he will be happy to answer the questions for them.

 

 

5.                 PUBLIC DISCUSSION

 

NONE

 

6.                 CONSENT AGENDA

 

Commissioner Frankel moved to read the consent agenda.  Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  All yes.  Attorney Goren read:

 

 

a.       Resolution - Coconut Creek High School Swim Team Agreement

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY FOR COCONUT CREEK HIGH SCHOOL'S USE OF THE JERRY RESNICK AQUATIC CENTER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE      06-06-5015

 

 

b.      Resolution – Urging waiver of fees for police escort for North Lauderdale military personnel killed in the line of duty.

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, URGING THE SHERIFF OF BROWARD COUNTY, TO WAIVE ANY FEES CHARGED FOR POLICE ESCORT SERVICES DURING FUNERAL PROCESSIONS FOR CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE MILITARY PERSONNEL RESIDENTS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

06-06-5016

 

 

 

           

c.       Resolution - Amendment to Sign Waiver Resolution No.  06-03498 for

SWAV 05-05  Riverside Christian Fellowship - 955 SW 71st Avenue       

 

Amendment to Sign Waiver 05-05 to allow:

An 87.5 square foot wall identification sign where 74 square feet is allowed by Section 94-16 (c)(2)a, with capital letters that are 24 inches in height and proportionately smaller letters whereas 16” letters are allowed and a 60 inch        high logo (26.8 square foot) whereas a total of 20% (16.6 square feet) of the    total sign face area is allowed by Section 94-18(b)(1)f within Community Business (B-2) Zoning District.

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 06-03498 THAT APPROVED THE SIGN WAIVER REQUEST BY RIVERSIDE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP FOR RIVERSIDE YOUTH CENTER, THEREBY PERMITTING THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF An 87.5 square foot wall identification sign whereAS 74 square feet is allowed by Section 94-16 (c)(2)a, with capital letters that are 24 inches in height and proportionately smaller letters whereAS 16” HIGH letters are allowed and a 60 inch logo (26.8 square foot) whereas a total of 20% (16.6 SQUARE FEET) of the total sign FACE area is allowed by Section 94-18(b)(1)f; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

06-06-5017

 

 

Vice Mayor Moyle moved to approve the consent agenda as read.  Seconded by Commissioner Frankel.  All yes.

 

CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

 

 

 

7.                 OTHER BUSINESS

 

a.      Ordinance First Reading - Fourth Amendment for the extension of the All-Service Agreement

 

Commissioner Frankel moved to read.  Seconded by Commissioner Hilton.  All yes.  Attorney read:

 

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, TO EXECUTE AND TO OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THAT CERTAIN FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH REPUBLIC SERVICES OF FLORIDA, L.P. D/B/A ALL SERVICE REFUSE (THE "CONTRACTOR") PROVIDING FOR REFUSE AND TRASH REMOVAL, INCLUDING RECYCLING SERVICES, ALL CONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 3.9 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING AN  EFFECTIVE DATE

 

Commissioner Frankel moved to pass on first reading.  Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  All yes.

 

ORDINANCE PASSED ON FIRST READING UNANIMOUSLY.

 

 

b.      Resolution - Sign waiver - SWAV 06-01   -     Mediterania Townhomes, Inc - Southeast corner of State Road 7 and McNab Road, abutting the Florida Turnpike

 

Sign waiver request to allow:

To allow a 240 square foot (12 x 20) temporary double-sided sign where 16 square feet per face sign for  sale of lots within a subdivision is normally allowed according to Section 94-14 (18) with 24 inch high capital letters and proportionately smaller letters whereas a maximum of 16 inch high letters are allowed according to Section 94-16 (2) (d) within an existing Light Industrial (M-1) Zoning District.

 

Vice Mayor Moyle moved to read.  Seconded by Commissioner Frankel.  All yes.  Attorney read:

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SIGN WAIVER REQUEST BY United Homes International, Inc. FOR MEDITERANIA TOWNHOMES, INC. THEREBY PERMITTING THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF a 240 square foot (12 x 20) temporary double-sided sign where 16 square feet per face sign for a sale of lots within a subdivision is normally allowed according to Section 94-14 (18) WITH 24 inch HIGH capital letters and proportionately smaller letters where a maximum of 16 inch HIGH letters are allowed according to Section 94-16 (2) (d) within an existing Light Industrial (M-1) Zoning District on for a time period of one year and options for two six-month extensions; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Mayor Brady asked where the sign would be.  Tony  Majaris, representing Mediterania, said the sign would go along the Turnpike.  Commissioner Frankel moved to adopt the Resolution.  Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  All yes.

 

RESOLUTION 06-06-5018 PASSED AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY.

8.                 REPORTS

 

Homeownership Opportunities Program

Ms. Reed said  in order to expedite the expenditure of funds, to accomplish program compliance and address the current needs of our residents, we concur with the County’s recommendations that the grant assistance amount be increased and the commercial façade money in Year 31 be re-allocated to HOP as follows:

 

  • Change the sliding scale for assistance amounts from $10,000 - $14,000 to $20,000 - $32,000.
  • Reallocate the commercial revitalization funding of $75,000 in Year 31 to HOP.

 

Commissioner Frankel moved to approve the recommendation of Ms. Reed.  Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  All yes.

 

MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

 

a.                                     Minor Home Repair Program - Ms. Reed said there is no action needed tonight.  She will bring forward as part of the Budget.

 

 

b.                              Traffic conditions from 70 Way to 10 Street.   Chief Cavallo said, in answer to a Citizen complaint about Speeding vehicles on SW 70th Way they did a traffic study for 48 hours.  Found out that there is not a speeding problem but the amount of vehicles traveling on the roadway is a high volume.  He had no recommendations at this time.    

 

 

c.                                                 Pump Station and Draining Conditions at the Vinings of Hamptons Mr. Shields said with regard to the Vinings Sewage Overflow, its been determined that it was an FPL problem.  He said they came out and fixed the problem.  No further problem is anticipated. 

 

 

d.                                                Hampton Pines Park Renovations (west side) - Post Hurricane Wilma Mr. Sargis recommends using money set aside for Pompano Park repair (most of Pompano Park is completed) to repair Hampton Pines Park (damaged during Wilma)  He said he will come back at next meeting with a Resolution to accomplish this.

 

 

9.                              EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS

 

10.                          CITY MANAGER COMMENTS.

 

Mr. Sala reminded the Commission that the next meeting is on Wednesday, June 28, 2006. 

 

11.                          CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS

 

The City Attorney reported that the City Commission would need to direct the CAO tonight, to prepare a Resolution, if it wanted to support the Committee to have the County Commission place an item on the 11/06 Ballot to create a 1-cent transportation sales surtax.  The Resolution would both support the County Commissions' placement of the item on the ballot,  but it would also encourage  the voters of Broward County to vote in favor of such a measure.  No action was taken by the Commission on the Attorney’s report.

 

 

12.                          COMMISSION MATTERS AND COMMENTS

 

a.      Motion to authorize a donation to the American Diabetes Association in memory of Margate City Manager Leonard Golub  (Mayor Brady)

 

Commissioner Frankel moved to donate $100 to the American Diabetes Association in memory of Margate City Manager Golub.  Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.

 

MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

 

Mayor Brady stated that we are 4 ½ weeks behind on roof and other inspections.  He asked that we send a letter to our County Commission representatives requesting  them to send a special task force to go into our City and bring the inspections up-to-date.  Also he would like a resolution from the commission to establish a priority list for inspections.  He said we should also tell the County that if they send special task forces it should go to the cities that have building inspection contracts with the County.    He said he is worried about the safety of our residents.  It was suggested that the County Commissioners be given 5 days to respond to our letter.  Commissioner Hilton made the motion.  Seconded by Commissioner Frankel.

 

MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

Commissioner Hilton moved that the Mayor send a letter to the Herald and Sun Sentinel in support of Sheriff Ken Jenne.  Seconded by Commissioner Frankel.

 

MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

13.                          ADJOURNMENT  -   There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:01 P.M.

 

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,

 

C. MILLI DYER, CITY CLERK