NORTH LAUDERDALE CITY COMMISSION

APRIL 10, 2007

 

REGULAR MEETING – 5:30 P.M.

 

MINUTES

 

The North Lauderdale City Commission met on April 10, 2007 at the Municipal Complex.  The meeting convened at   5:30 p.m.

 

1.                  INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE –  Commissioner Cangemi

 

2.                  ROLL CALL

 

Mayor J. Brady

Vice Mayor R. Moyle

Commissioner G. Frankel

Commissioner J. Cangemi

Commissioner D. Hilton

City Manager R. Sala

City Clerk C.M. Dyer

City Attorney S. Goren

 

3.                  APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.      Commission – 03-27-07 – Commissioner Frankel moved to approve as submitted.  Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  All yes

 

MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

4.                  PUBLIC DISCUSSION –(none)

 

 

 

5.                  PRESENTATIONS

 

a.      Introduction of New Fire Chief – Mr. Sala introduced Kevin Bowman.

b.      Deputy of the Year Award – presented to Detective Ronen Barerez

c.       North Lauderdale Outstanding Citizen Award presented to Luz Zapata

d.      Proclamation – AIDS Walk  -  4-29-07

 

 

6.                  QUASI JUDICIAL ITEM(S)  (none)

 

7.                  ORDINANCE(S)  SECOND READING

 

a.                Ordinance Second Reading - Amendment to Chapter 6 “AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS” of the City’s Code of Ordinances

 

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

 

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, DELETING IN ITS ENTIRETIES THE CURRENT PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED, "AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS," ARTICLE III, ENTITLED, "GAME MACHINES,” AND REPLACING THEM WITH A NEW ARTICLE III ENTITLED “GAME MACHINES AND BILLIARDS,” AND NEW SECTIONS 6-51 THROUGH 6-61, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND BILLIARD/POOL TABLES AS SPECIAL EXCEPTION SECONDARY USES AS AUTHORIZED IN THE CITY’S MASTER BUSINESS USE LIST;  PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Public Hearing opened.  No comments.  Public Hearing closed.  Commissioner Frankel moved to adopt the ordinance.  Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  All yes.

 

ORDINANCE 07-04-1184 PASSED AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

 

b.                Ordinance Second Reading - Amendment to Chapter 86 “BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS” and Chapter 106 “ZONING” of the City’s Code of Ordinances (related to outdoor vendors)

 

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

 

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 86 OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED “BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS”; SPECIFICALLY AMENDING ARTICLE IV, ENTITLED “BUSINESSES”, BY CREATING DIVISION 3, TO BE ENTITLED “OUTDOOR VENDORS”; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND INTENT;  PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR PERMIT REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING A FOR A TIME, PLACE AND MANNER IN WHICH OUTDOOR VENDORS MAY OPERATE; PROVIDING AN APPLICATION PROCESS FOR STATIONARY OUTDOOR VENDORS; AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED “ZONING”, SPECIFICALLY AMENDING ARTICLE IV, ENTITLED “SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES” BY AMENDING SEC. 106-158, ENTITLED “APPLICATION PROCESS”; FURTHER AMENDING SEC. 106-468, ENTITLED “MASTER BUSINESS LIST” TO PROVIDE FOR STATIONARY OUTDOOR VENDORS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Staff presentation by T. Reed.  Public Hearing opened.  No comments  Public Hearing closed.  Commissioner Frankel moved to adopt.  Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  All yes.

 

ORDINANCE 07-04-1185 PASSED AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

c.                Ordinance Second Reading - Amendment to Ordinance No. 04-04-1115, Amending Section 82-321 entitled “Requirements for Alarm User Registration” specific to alarm registration period.

 

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

 

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 82-321, ENTITLED, "REQUIREMENTS FOR ALARM USER REGISTRATION" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, TO PROVIDE FOR CLARIFICATION WITH RESPECT TO THE EFFECTIVE PERIOD FOR ALARM REGISTRATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Public Hearing opened.  No comments.  Public Hearing closed.  Commissioner Frankel moved to adopt.  Seconded by Commissioner Hilton.  All yes.

 

ORDINANCE 07-04-1186 PASSED AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

 

8.                  CONSENT AGENDA

 

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

 

a.          RESOLUTIONS  Opposing Senate Bill 742 ; Opposing Senate Bill 734;  Opposing House Bill 541 & Senate Bill 1760;  Supporting House Bill 825 & Senate Bill 1618.

 

                                                              i.      RESOLUTION OPPOSING SENATE BILL 742

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA OPPOSING SENATE BILL 742; URGING MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE AND THE GOVERNOR TO OPPOSE THIS BILL; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO DISTRIBUTE THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR, THE PRESIDENT OF  THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE BROWARD LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, THE BROWARD LEAGUE OF CITIES, AND ALL CITY CLERKS OF MUNICIPALITIES IN BROWARD COUNTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

RESOLUTION 07-04-5214

 

                                                            ii.      RESOLUTION OPPOSING SENATE BILL 734

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA OPPOSING SENATE BILL 734; URGING MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE AND THE GOVERNOR TO OPPOSE THIS BILL; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO DISTRIBUTE THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR, THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE BROWARD LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, THE BROWARD LEAGUE OF CITIES, AND ALL CITY CLERKS OF MUNICIPALITIES IN BROWARD COUNTY.

 

RESOLUTION 07-04-5215

 

                                                          iii.      RESOLUTION OPPOSING HOUSE BILL 541 AND SENATE BILL 1760

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE FLORIDA OPPOSING HOUSE BILL 541 AND SENATE BILL 1760; URGING MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE AND THE GOVERNOR TO OPPOSE THESE BILLS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO DISTRIBUTE THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR, THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKEROF THE FLORIDA HOUSE  OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE BROWARDLEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, THE BROWARD LEAGUE OF CITIES, AND ALL CITY CLERKS OF MUNICIPALITIES IN BROWARD COUNTY: AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

RESOLUTION 07-04-5216

 

                                                          iv.      RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL 825 AND SENATE BILL 1618

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL 825 AND SENATE BILL 1618; URGING MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE AND THE GOVERNOR TO SUPPORT THESE BILLS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO DISTRIBUTE THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR, THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE BROWARD LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, THE BROWARD LEAGUE OF CITIES, AND ALL CITY CLERKS OF MUNICIPALITIES IN BROWARD COUNTY.

 

RESOLUTION 07-04-5217

 

 

b.                RESOLUTION - FUNDING FOR 2007 TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM CYCLE

 

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 SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; BROWARD METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION 2007 TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000 WITH A CITY CASH AND IN-KIND MATCH OF $150,000 IN VALUE TO PROVIDE FUNDING TOWARDS LANDSCAPING AND AESTHETIC IMPROVEMENTS ON MCNAB ROAD; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS WITH REGARD TO THE BENEFITS TO BE DERIVED BY APPLYING FOR SUCH GRANT FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

RESOLUTION 07-04-5218

 

Commissioner Frankel moved to approve the consent agenda as read.  Seconded by Commissioner Hilton.  All yes.

 

CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.

9.                  OTHER BUSINESS

 

a.                ORDINANCE FIRST READING - Proposed Fee Schedule Revision (Appendix F) - To Modify Building Permit, Land Development and Comprehensive Planning and Zoning Fees

 

Commissioner Frankel moved to read.  Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  All yes.

 

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

 

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AMENDING APPENDIX F, "FEES", OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, ENTITLED "COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE", AND ARTICLE II, ENTITLED "OTHER FEES AND CHARGES"; TO PROVIDE FOR REVISIONS TO THE FEES SPECIFIED IN THE SPECIFIC SECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Staff presentation by A. Bhatty.  Commissioner Frankel moved to pass on first reading.  Seconded by Commissioner Hilton.  All yes.

 

ORDINANCE PASSED ON FIRST READING UNANIMOUSLY.

 

b.                Presentation on Seaview/Silverado Neighborhood Improvement Plan to seek future direction

 

City Manager Sala explained what would be included in each option.  Commissioner Frankel asked if any of the cost is covered under a Community Development Block Grant.  He  recommended  postponing any action until more information is available  about the tax reform.  Commissioner Cangemi asked if  the commission can talk about these issues at the retreat.  Attorney Goren said they could but they wouldn’t be able to take any action.  Vice Mayor Moyle and Commissioner Hilton said they agree with Commissioner Cangemi that they should discuss it at the retreat.   Commissioner Frankel moved to go with option 3 and put on the retreat agenda.  Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  All yes.

 

MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

10.              REPORTS

 

a.                2007 North Lauderdale Day – Saturday, April 28th   

Parks & Recreation Director M. Sargis gave a run down on North Lauderdale Day events.  He asked the Commission about serving beer and wine in the VIP tent. Consensus of the Commission was to approve the serving of beer and wine in the VIP tent. 

 

 

b.                Water Restrictions Update (J. Valdes)

Jesus Valdes explained all of the items they have placed to notify people about the restrictions.  He recommended starting 4-15 to start issuing written warnings and  fines.  He asked Commission Direction on how to proceed.  R. Sala said “ We can be fined by the State if we don’t follow phase 2.”  He suggests upping the recommended fines, and take a stronger approach.  Commissioner Frankel moved to use the recommendation from JesusValdes (1st offense  $25;  2nd offense $50;  3rd offense $100; 4th offense $200;  5th offense $400;  6 or more offenses $500 per occurrence)    Second by Commissioner Cangemi.   All yes. 

 

MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

 

11.              COMMISSION COMMENTS - None

 

12.              CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

 

 

a.                Property Tax Reform – Tallahassee – Wednesday April 18th and Thursday April 19, 2007

 

Mr. Sala reminded the Commission that “A week from tomorrow some of us will be going to Tallahassee on the tax reform issue.

 

13.              CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS

 

Mr. Goren updated the Commission on the Property Tax Reform issue and other pending legislations.

 

14.              ADJOURNMENT – 6:45 p.m.

 

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,

 

 

C. MILLI DYER

CITY CLERK