On February 6, from 10 AM to 3 PM, Encore Performing Arts Center will be holding auditions for kids 6 to 19 years old. Drama, Vocal, Dance and Musical Theater parts are available. A Free Performing Arts Workshop will be conducted. The auditions are at Veterans Park Community Center, 7600 NW 50th Street, Lauderhill.
For more information call 954-309-5665, www.encorepac.com, or email encorepac@gmail.com.
Encore Performing Arts Center is a 501c(3) non profit organization. It is Free.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Notes of the Special Commission Meeting, Special Workshop and Regular Commission Meeting of January 25
On January 25, the City Commission met. The following are notes of interest, and all votes are unanimous unless otherwise indicated (Commission Benson was absent due to illness):
SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING:
APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-18: APPROVING THE EXTERIOR DESIGN PRESENTED AT THE JANUARY 25 MEETING, ESTIMATED COSTS OF $13,578,000, WITH LEED GOLD CONSTRUCTION, AND 1200 SEATS FOR THE LAUDERHILL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AND LIBRARY.
SPECIAL WORKSHOP:
1. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING (REQUESTED BY CITY COMMISSION). Requested the Commission to approve the new Interlocal Agreement Amendments. Consensus was to review this more until any decisions are made. Staff is directed to advise the Commission further.
2. DISCUSSION OF VACANCIES ON THE CITY COMMISSION, CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 8, SECTION 8-6 (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN). Consensus was to move forward with the recommendations to correct problems and errors in the code.
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- FIRST READING:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-01-105: GRANTING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO WAIVE ANNUAL BUSINESS TAX FEES ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS IN CASES OF DEMONSTRATED HARDSHIP TO LAUDERHILL BUSINESSES; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY MANAGER SHALL PROVIDE A WRITTEN REPORT, INCLUDING ANY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, TO THE CITY COMMISSION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF GRANTING HARDSHIP RELIEF TO A LAUDERHILL BUSINESS; PROVIDING THAT EXAMPLES OF HARDSHIPS CAN INCLUDE PROLONGED CONSTRUCTION NEAR THE BUSINESS OR NATURAL DISASTER. THE CITY MANAGER SHALL CREATE WRITTEN CRITERIA, REQUIREMENTS AND A PROCEDURE TO APPLY FOR RELIEF.
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:
2. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-01-100: APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION AREA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND SKETCH ATTACHED HERETO AS COMPOSITE EXHIBIT “1” AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE VACANT PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SUNRISE BOULEVARD AND N.W. 31ST AVENUE WITH THE ADDRESS OF 3100 W. SUNRISE BOULEVARD, PROPERTY PARCEL NUMBER 504206-50-0010, PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES, SECTION 171.044, INTO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL; AUTHORIZING STAFF TO REDEFINE THE OFFICIAL BOUNDARY LINES OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL TO INCLUDE THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION AREA; PROVIDING THAT ALL NOTICE REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET; APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND 650 GULFSTREAM CHARTER, LLC; REQUESTING A PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BROWARD COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTERS 96-542 AND 99-447, LAWS OF FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF SAID ORDINANCE AS REQUIRED BY FLORIDA STATUTES; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FORWARD COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING THAT THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF THE PROPOSED AREA SHALL BE EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 15, 2010.
3. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-01-101: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SCHEDULE B, PERMITTED AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES BY ALLOWING WITHIN THE COMMERCIAL WAREHOUSE ZONING DISTRICT AS A PERMITTED USE AUTOMOBILE, TRUCK, TRAILER, MOTORCYCLE, BOAT, RECREATION VEHICLE (INDOOR) SALES, DISPLAY, STORAGE, OR MAINTENANCE, EXCLUDING REPAIR GARAGES AND CAR WASH, PROVIDING FOR A SUNSET PROVISION ON DEC. 31, 2019. WILL REQUIRE A THIRD READING DUE TO THE AMENDMENT CREATING THE SUNSET PROVISION.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-01-102: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SCHEDULE I., SIGN REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING SECTION 2.0., DEFINITIONS, TO ADD ITEM OF INFORMATION AND TO AMEND DIRECTORY SIGN; AMENDING SECTION 3.0., SIGN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS, ALLOWING WAIVERS, AMENDING FEE FOR TEMPORARY SIGNS, ADDRESSING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES; AMENDING SECTION 4.0, SIGN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION AND PERMIT FEE EXEMPTIONS, INCREASING THE EXTENT OF WINDOW SIGNS AND AMENDING THE NUMBER AND SIZE OF FLAGS ON RESIDENTIAL AND NON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES; AMENDING SECTION 6.0., PROHIBITED SIGNS, PROHIBITING CERTAIN WINDOW SIGNS, SIGNS IMPEDING INTERIOR VISIBILITY AND SIGNS NOT SPECIFICALLY LISTED; AMENDING SECTION 8.0, SPECIFIC SIGN REQUIREMENTS, SUBSECTION (a) TEMPORARY SIGNS, BY REPEALING THE SPECIAL EVENT BANNER PROVISIONS, REPLACING WITH TEMPORARY PROMOTIONAL SIGNAGE REGULATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 8.0., SPECIFIC SIGN REQUIREMENTS, SUBSECTION (B), PERMANENT SIGNS, CHANGING THE WINDOW AND DIRECTIONAL SIGN REQUIREMENTS IN VARIOUS COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS; AMENDING SECTION 10, NON-CONFORMING SIGNS; AMENDING SECTION 15, ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION. Passed 3-1, with Mayor Kaplan voting against due to the provision on dynamic display signs. The rest of the ordinance was acceptable to the Mayor.
5. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-01-103: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 6, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, SECTION 6-10, ENUMERATION OF PERMIT FEES, REVISING PLANNING AND ZONING PERMIT FEES; ADDING SIGN PERMIT FEES TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND REMOVING THEM FROM THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS.
6. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-01-104: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SCHEDULE J, LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION, IRRIGATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING SUBSECTION 1.2.2., INSTALLATION, BY ADDING PARAGRAPH G ON AVOIDING SIGN CONFLICTS; AMENDING SUBSECTION 1.2.3., MAINTENANCE, BY ADDING PARAGRAPH E ON AVOIDING SIGN CONFLICTS.
RESOLUTIONS
COMMISSION
7. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-19: APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF WILL GARELICK AND YVON DORCINVIL BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN AS APPROVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION AS A WHOLE TO THE LAUDERHILL HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-20: APPROVING THE BOARD APPOINTMENT OF GRACE D. KING TO THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 2010.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-21: APPOINTING ROSHAWN BANKS TO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL NUISANCE ABATEMENT BOARD BY COMMISSIONER HOWARD BERGER FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 2011.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-22: RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING POLICE CHIEF KENNETH PACHNEK FOR HIS APPOINTMENT AS PRESIDENT OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION.
DEES
11. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-23: APPROVING EMERGENCY REPAIRS IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,054.03 TO LIFT STATION #2 CONDUCTED BY SHENANDOAH, TELE-VAC SOUTH, RAPID ROOTER, BROWARD COUNTY WASTE WATER DIVISION AND RIC MAN INTERNATIONAL AS A RESULT OF THE EXISTING SEWER PIPE SEPARATION FROM THE VALVE WHICH MADE THE LIFT STATION LOCATED AT 1550 N.W. 49th AVENUE OVERFLOW; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 401-931-3110.
FINANCE
12. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-24: APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH PORT CONSOLIDATED, INC. TO ALLOW FOR THE PURCHASE OF UNLEADED GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL, ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS, BASED UPON THE BIDS SOLICITED BY THE CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS AS “LEAD AGENCY” FOR THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING CO-OPERATIVE GROUP; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBERS 001-138-05240 AND 001-138-05241.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-25: APPROVING AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 TO SHIFT AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) FUNDING (KNOWN AS THE CDBG-R PROGRAM) TO THE LAUDERHILL INTERNATIONAL TRADE INCUBATOR.
PLANNING AND REDEVELOPMENT
16. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-28: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN POMPANO LINCOLN, LLC AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL TO RENT 4,410 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE SPACE AT 1711 N.W. 38th AVENUE FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING FEBRUARY 1, 2010 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW ON AN ANNUAL BASIS; PROVIDING THAT THE RENTAL SPACE WILL HOUSE THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS INCUBATOR; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $12,127.50 FROM CDBG FUNDS BUDGET CODE NUMBER 625-225-06330.
POLICE
17. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-29: APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE PIGGYBACK QUOTATION UNDER THE CURRENT FLORIDA STATE SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION VEHICLE CONTRACT; APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $54,364.00 TO PURCHASE TWO (2) NEW POLICE PATROL VEHICLES FOR USE BY THE K-9 OFFICERS FROM AMERICAN INTERCEPTORS; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936.
18. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-30: APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE PIGGYBACK OF THE MARTIN COUNTY CONTRACT (AR2007-2066); APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,338.56 TO PURCHASE EMERGENCY VEHICLE LIGHTING AND EQUIPMENT FROM THE LOCAL SUPPLIER EMERGENCY VEHICLE SUPPLY (EVS); PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936.
19. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-31: APPROVING THE DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND TO THE WINNERS OF THE LAUDERHILL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST TO BE USED TOWARDS TUITION, ROOM, BOARD AND/OR BOOKS FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936 (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).
SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING:
APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-18: APPROVING THE EXTERIOR DESIGN PRESENTED AT THE JANUARY 25 MEETING, ESTIMATED COSTS OF $13,578,000, WITH LEED GOLD CONSTRUCTION, AND 1200 SEATS FOR THE LAUDERHILL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AND LIBRARY.
SPECIAL WORKSHOP:
1. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING (REQUESTED BY CITY COMMISSION). Requested the Commission to approve the new Interlocal Agreement Amendments. Consensus was to review this more until any decisions are made. Staff is directed to advise the Commission further.
2. DISCUSSION OF VACANCIES ON THE CITY COMMISSION, CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 8, SECTION 8-6 (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN). Consensus was to move forward with the recommendations to correct problems and errors in the code.
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- FIRST READING:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-01-105: GRANTING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO WAIVE ANNUAL BUSINESS TAX FEES ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS IN CASES OF DEMONSTRATED HARDSHIP TO LAUDERHILL BUSINESSES; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY MANAGER SHALL PROVIDE A WRITTEN REPORT, INCLUDING ANY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, TO THE CITY COMMISSION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF GRANTING HARDSHIP RELIEF TO A LAUDERHILL BUSINESS; PROVIDING THAT EXAMPLES OF HARDSHIPS CAN INCLUDE PROLONGED CONSTRUCTION NEAR THE BUSINESS OR NATURAL DISASTER. THE CITY MANAGER SHALL CREATE WRITTEN CRITERIA, REQUIREMENTS AND A PROCEDURE TO APPLY FOR RELIEF.
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:
2. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-01-100: APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION AREA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND SKETCH ATTACHED HERETO AS COMPOSITE EXHIBIT “1” AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE VACANT PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SUNRISE BOULEVARD AND N.W. 31ST AVENUE WITH THE ADDRESS OF 3100 W. SUNRISE BOULEVARD, PROPERTY PARCEL NUMBER 504206-50-0010, PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES, SECTION 171.044, INTO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL; AUTHORIZING STAFF TO REDEFINE THE OFFICIAL BOUNDARY LINES OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL TO INCLUDE THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION AREA; PROVIDING THAT ALL NOTICE REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET; APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND 650 GULFSTREAM CHARTER, LLC; REQUESTING A PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BROWARD COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTERS 96-542 AND 99-447, LAWS OF FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF SAID ORDINANCE AS REQUIRED BY FLORIDA STATUTES; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FORWARD COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING THAT THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF THE PROPOSED AREA SHALL BE EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 15, 2010.
3. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-01-101: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SCHEDULE B, PERMITTED AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES BY ALLOWING WITHIN THE COMMERCIAL WAREHOUSE ZONING DISTRICT AS A PERMITTED USE AUTOMOBILE, TRUCK, TRAILER, MOTORCYCLE, BOAT, RECREATION VEHICLE (INDOOR) SALES, DISPLAY, STORAGE, OR MAINTENANCE, EXCLUDING REPAIR GARAGES AND CAR WASH, PROVIDING FOR A SUNSET PROVISION ON DEC. 31, 2019. WILL REQUIRE A THIRD READING DUE TO THE AMENDMENT CREATING THE SUNSET PROVISION.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-01-102: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SCHEDULE I., SIGN REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING SECTION 2.0., DEFINITIONS, TO ADD ITEM OF INFORMATION AND TO AMEND DIRECTORY SIGN; AMENDING SECTION 3.0., SIGN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS, ALLOWING WAIVERS, AMENDING FEE FOR TEMPORARY SIGNS, ADDRESSING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES; AMENDING SECTION 4.0, SIGN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION AND PERMIT FEE EXEMPTIONS, INCREASING THE EXTENT OF WINDOW SIGNS AND AMENDING THE NUMBER AND SIZE OF FLAGS ON RESIDENTIAL AND NON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES; AMENDING SECTION 6.0., PROHIBITED SIGNS, PROHIBITING CERTAIN WINDOW SIGNS, SIGNS IMPEDING INTERIOR VISIBILITY AND SIGNS NOT SPECIFICALLY LISTED; AMENDING SECTION 8.0, SPECIFIC SIGN REQUIREMENTS, SUBSECTION (a) TEMPORARY SIGNS, BY REPEALING THE SPECIAL EVENT BANNER PROVISIONS, REPLACING WITH TEMPORARY PROMOTIONAL SIGNAGE REGULATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 8.0., SPECIFIC SIGN REQUIREMENTS, SUBSECTION (B), PERMANENT SIGNS, CHANGING THE WINDOW AND DIRECTIONAL SIGN REQUIREMENTS IN VARIOUS COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS; AMENDING SECTION 10, NON-CONFORMING SIGNS; AMENDING SECTION 15, ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION. Passed 3-1, with Mayor Kaplan voting against due to the provision on dynamic display signs. The rest of the ordinance was acceptable to the Mayor.
5. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-01-103: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 6, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, SECTION 6-10, ENUMERATION OF PERMIT FEES, REVISING PLANNING AND ZONING PERMIT FEES; ADDING SIGN PERMIT FEES TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND REMOVING THEM FROM THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS.
6. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-01-104: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SCHEDULE J, LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION, IRRIGATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING SUBSECTION 1.2.2., INSTALLATION, BY ADDING PARAGRAPH G ON AVOIDING SIGN CONFLICTS; AMENDING SUBSECTION 1.2.3., MAINTENANCE, BY ADDING PARAGRAPH E ON AVOIDING SIGN CONFLICTS.
RESOLUTIONS
COMMISSION
7. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-19: APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF WILL GARELICK AND YVON DORCINVIL BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN AS APPROVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION AS A WHOLE TO THE LAUDERHILL HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-20: APPROVING THE BOARD APPOINTMENT OF GRACE D. KING TO THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 2010.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-21: APPOINTING ROSHAWN BANKS TO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL NUISANCE ABATEMENT BOARD BY COMMISSIONER HOWARD BERGER FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 2011.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-22: RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING POLICE CHIEF KENNETH PACHNEK FOR HIS APPOINTMENT AS PRESIDENT OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION.
DEES
11. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-23: APPROVING EMERGENCY REPAIRS IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,054.03 TO LIFT STATION #2 CONDUCTED BY SHENANDOAH, TELE-VAC SOUTH, RAPID ROOTER, BROWARD COUNTY WASTE WATER DIVISION AND RIC MAN INTERNATIONAL AS A RESULT OF THE EXISTING SEWER PIPE SEPARATION FROM THE VALVE WHICH MADE THE LIFT STATION LOCATED AT 1550 N.W. 49th AVENUE OVERFLOW; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 401-931-3110.
FINANCE
12. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-24: APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH PORT CONSOLIDATED, INC. TO ALLOW FOR THE PURCHASE OF UNLEADED GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL, ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS, BASED UPON THE BIDS SOLICITED BY THE CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS AS “LEAD AGENCY” FOR THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING CO-OPERATIVE GROUP; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBERS 001-138-05240 AND 001-138-05241.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-25: APPROVING AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 TO SHIFT AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) FUNDING (KNOWN AS THE CDBG-R PROGRAM) TO THE LAUDERHILL INTERNATIONAL TRADE INCUBATOR.
PLANNING AND REDEVELOPMENT
16. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-28: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN POMPANO LINCOLN, LLC AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL TO RENT 4,410 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE SPACE AT 1711 N.W. 38th AVENUE FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING FEBRUARY 1, 2010 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW ON AN ANNUAL BASIS; PROVIDING THAT THE RENTAL SPACE WILL HOUSE THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS INCUBATOR; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $12,127.50 FROM CDBG FUNDS BUDGET CODE NUMBER 625-225-06330.
POLICE
17. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-29: APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE PIGGYBACK QUOTATION UNDER THE CURRENT FLORIDA STATE SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION VEHICLE CONTRACT; APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $54,364.00 TO PURCHASE TWO (2) NEW POLICE PATROL VEHICLES FOR USE BY THE K-9 OFFICERS FROM AMERICAN INTERCEPTORS; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936.
18. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-30: APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE PIGGYBACK OF THE MARTIN COUNTY CONTRACT (AR2007-2066); APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,338.56 TO PURCHASE EMERGENCY VEHICLE LIGHTING AND EQUIPMENT FROM THE LOCAL SUPPLIER EMERGENCY VEHICLE SUPPLY (EVS); PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936.
19. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-31: APPROVING THE DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND TO THE WINNERS OF THE LAUDERHILL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST TO BE USED TOWARDS TUITION, ROOM, BOARD AND/OR BOOKS FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936 (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Home Decor Row at University Drive Press Conference
The City of Lauderhill in conjunction with the Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to unveil the new ‘HOME DECOR ROW at University Drive!’
Lauderhill’s Mayor, Richard J. Kaplan, the Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the City’s Community Development Department, have branded a region around University Drive and Commercial Boulevard, as a Home Furnishing and Furniture District – to be called the “Home Décor Row at University Drive.”
The initiators of the Row created a logo for the Home Décor Row (HDR) and plan to display it on brochures, street corner banners, window stickers for participating retailers, and the HDR web site (www.homedecorrow.com .
The proximity of businesses such as Carl’s Furniture, Bowery Lighting, and Babies-R-Us is convenient to those looking to furnish or decorate a home. Retailers like Radio Shack, Target, and Office Max help consumers furnish home offices with anything from desks and chairs to televisions with surround sound. Tate’s Comic Store has art, Petsmart carries kitty condos, and Wood You is great for the do-it yourself shopper! There are several more stores to see.....
The Mayor explains, “The awareness surrounding the Home Décor Row at University Drive should increase traffic to the businesses involved. Subsequently, the businesses adjacent to the home furnishing stores will benefit as well.”
There will be a Press Conference on Thursday, January 27, 2010, at 5 PM at Tijuana Flats (7942 W. Commercial Blvd.) next to the Sears Appliance Store in Lauderhill.
“The Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce is excited about retaining and attracting more home furnishing stores to the Commercial Blvd./University Corridor of the City. We hope this is just the first of more joint promotions to come in the City,” states John Beckford, Executive Director of the Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce.
For more information, call 954-730-3000, or to talk to a Chamber representative call 954-318-6118.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Senior Programs in Lauderhill
For Seniors 55 or older, the Lauderhill Parks and Leisure Services Department has a variety of Senior Programs. Arts & Crafts Classes, Bingo, Book Review, Computer Classes, Dominoes, Exercise Class, Meals on Wheels, Seminars, Travel Trips and Yoga Classes are just of a few of the ongoing activities.
Registration is $5/year for Lauderhill Residents, and $25/year for Non-Residents.
For more information on this, or other Senior Programs, call Terri at 954-791-1039 or 954-791-1042.
Registration is $5/year for Lauderhill Residents, and $25/year for Non-Residents.
For more information on this, or other Senior Programs, call Terri at 954-791-1039 or 954-791-1042.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Free 10,000 CFL Bulbs to Lauderhill Residents
Through the Federal Energy Block Grant to Lauderhill, we are now proceeding with the 1st Phase of the Grant. We have purchased and will be distributing 10,000 FREE CFL BULBS to Lauderhill Residents. These bulbs collectively will save us over $145,000 in electrical costs/year and over 450,000 kilowatts/year. Each 13 watt bulb is equivalent to a regular 60 watt incandescent bulb, using 1/5 the energy and lasting 5-7 years.
To obtain your free bulb, go to City Hall, City of Lauderhill Recreation Centers, or Bowery Lighting located in Lauderhill at 4729 N. University Drive. We may also be attending Community Meetings to distribute them as well. One sleeve per household. First come, first serve until fully distributed.
The use of these free bulbs is one of the top 10 ways to save electricity in your home. To see the other 9 ways, go to:
http://www.lauderhill-fl.gov/10ways.asp. To see even more ways, go to: http://www.lauderhill-fl.gov/moreways.asp
To obtain your free bulb, go to City Hall, City of Lauderhill Recreation Centers, or Bowery Lighting located in Lauderhill at 4729 N. University Drive. We may also be attending Community Meetings to distribute them as well. One sleeve per household. First come, first serve until fully distributed.
The use of these free bulbs is one of the top 10 ways to save electricity in your home. To see the other 9 ways, go to:
http://www.lauderhill-fl.gov/10ways.asp. To see even more ways, go to: http://www.lauderhill-fl.gov/moreways.asp
To dispose of these bulbs, when they eventually burn out, Home Depot does have a depository. Because they contain Mercury, they do not go out in the normal garbage or recycling bins.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Haiti Earthquake Resource Information
1.Information about Family Members in Haiti: 1-888-407-4747 or 202-647-5225
2.American Red Cross / International Response Fund: 1-800-REDCROSS or
1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) or online at Red Cross
http://newsroom.redcross.org/2010/01/12/disaster-alert-earthquake-in-haiti/
3.Mercy Corps: 1-888-256-1900 or online at Mercy Corps
https://donate.mercycorps.org/donation.htm?DonorIntent=Haiti+Earthquake
4.Center for International Disaster Information: http://www.cidi.org/incident/haiti-10a/
5.United Way of Broward County, in conjunction with United Way Worldwide, is seeking donations for Haiti earthquake victims. Donations can be made online at www.unitedwaybroward.org by credit card. Checks should be made payable to “United Way of Broward County – Haiti” and mailed to United Way of Broward County’s office located at Ansin Building, 1300 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316.
2.American Red Cross / International Response Fund: 1-800-REDCROSS or
1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) or online at Red Cross
http://newsroom.redcross.org/2010/01/12/disaster-alert-earthquake-in-haiti/
3.Mercy Corps: 1-888-256-1900 or online at Mercy Corps
https://donate.mercycorps.org/donation.htm?DonorIntent=Haiti+Earthquake
4.Center for International Disaster Information: http://www.cidi.org/incident/haiti-10a/
5.United Way of Broward County, in conjunction with United Way Worldwide, is seeking donations for Haiti earthquake victims. Donations can be made online at www.unitedwaybroward.org by credit card. Checks should be made payable to “United Way of Broward County – Haiti” and mailed to United Way of Broward County’s office located at Ansin Building, 1300 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Notes of the CRA Meeting, Special Commission Meeting and Commission Meeting of January 11
On January 11, the City Commission held its Regular CRA Meeting and its Regular Commission Meeting. All voted items pass unanimously unless otherwise indicated. The following are notes of interest:
CRA MEETING:
1) ALL AMERICAS CULTURAL FEST - has been delayed to March or April. It was delayed since in was in conflict with the Superbowl.
2) ATLANTIS AND WATER WHEEL PROJECTS - Property accross from Lauderhill Mall, at the site of the old car wash on 441. Atlantis andWater Wheel are adjacent properties will be a restaurant, bar and banquet hall. Water Wheel also has some mixed use housing. This project is being developed using the new Smart Code. Underlying zoning does not change, but the design is more flexiable allowing new permitted layouts and designs. There will be later tonight some zoning modification. Text changing and replat will also be required. It will be a demonstration project for the new code.
3) 2010 MEETING SCHEDULE - Was established.
4) RENAISSANCE PLAZA ROOF - There are roof leaks. Repairs were done and is holding. A more permanent solution is being investigated.
5) NEW BUSINESS - none
SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING:
RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-18: APPROVING THE EXTERIOR DESIGN, ESTIMATED COSTS, LEED STATUS, AND NUMBER OF SEATS FOR THE LAUDERHILL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AND LIBRARY. Significant discussion was on the price, design, and Federal Energy Block Grant Fund application. Landscaping will also be addressed. This matter was tabled and continued to January 25 at 4 PM on a 4-0 vote. Commission Benson excused absence.
COMMISSION MEETING:
VI. PROCLAMATIONS:
A. A PROCLAMATION URGING THE RESIDENTS OF LAUDERHILL TO “MAKE THE SWITCH TO ENERGY STAR” AND DECLARING JANUARY 11, 2010 AS “CHANGE A LIGHT DAY” (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN). 10,000 Free CFL Bulbs will be distributed to Lauderhill Residents at Lauderhill City Hall, Bowery Lighting 4729 N. University, St. George Community Park, Veterans Park, West Ken Lark Park and Windermere Recreation Center. Also, Commissioners and other city personnel will be attending community meetings and distributing the bulbs to those in attendance. This is part of the Federal Energy Block Grant Funds the city received. Later in the meeting Commissioner Berger stated that he didn't believe there was any scientific proof of global warming. No one else made any statement in supported of this view. Mayor Kaplan stated he disagreed with Mr. Berger's statements.
B. A PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2010, AS “BROWARD DIVERSITY COMMUNITY MONTH” (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).
C. A PROCLAMATION HONORING THE LIFE OF 3RD GRADE MLK SPEELING BEE CHAMPION, DAYRON VALDEZ, WHO PASSED AWAY.
VII. PRESENTATIONS:
A. A PRESENTATION HONORING YOUTH, PARENTS AND COACHES OF LAUDERHILL LIONS 100LB TEAM.
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- FIRST READING:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-01-100: APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF A VACANT PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SUNRISE BOULEVARD AND N.W. 31ST AVENUE WITH THE ADDRESS OF 3100 W. SUNRISE BOULEVARD, PROPERTY PARCEL NUMBER 504206-59-0010, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 (REQUESTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION).
2. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-01-101: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SCHEDULE B, PERMITTED AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES BY ALLOWING WITHIN THE COMMERCIAL WAREHOUSE ZONING DISTRICT AS A PERMITTED USE AUTOMOBILE, TRUCK, TRAILER, MOTORCYCLE, BOAT, RECREATION VEHICLE (INDOOR) SALES, DISPLAY, STORAGE, OR MAINTENANCE, EXCLUDING REPAIR GARAGES AND CAR WASH.
3. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-01-102: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SCHEDULE I., SIGN REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING TO ADD ITEM OF INFORMATION AND TO AMEND DIRECTORY SIGN; AMENDING SECTION 3.0 ALLOWING WAIVERS, AMENDING FEE FOR TEMPORARY SIGNS, ADDRESSING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES; AMENDING SECTION 4.0, SIGN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION AND PERMIT FEE EXEMPTIONS, INCREASING THE EXTENT OF WINDOW SIGNS AND AMENDING THE NUMBER AND SIZE OF FLAGS ON RESIDENTIAL AND NON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES; AMENDING SECTION 6.0., PROHIBITED SIGNS, PROHIBITING CERTAIN WINDOW SIGNS, SIGNS IMPEDING INTERIOR VISIBILITY AND SIGNS NOT SPECIFICALLY LISTED; AMENDING SECTION 8.0, SPECIFIC SIGN REQUIREMENTS, SUBSECTION (a) TEMPORARY SIGNS, BY REPEALING THE SPECIAL EVENT BANNER PROVISIONS, REPLACING WITH TEMPORARY PROMOTIONAL SIGNAGE REGULATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 8.0., SPECIFIC SIGN REQUIREMENTS, SUBSECTION (B), PERMANENT SIGNS, CHANGING THE WINDOW AND DIRECTIONAL SIGN REQUIREMENTS IN VARIOUS COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS; AMENDING SECTION 10, NON-CONFORMING SIGNS; AMENDING SECTION 15, ENFORCEMENT. The vote was 3-1, with Mayor Kaplan voting against it because the ordinance allows dynamic display electric window signs and ground signs with changable messages every 60 seconds. The Mayor believes this creates an undesireable situation between the businesses signage and residential interest in adjacent areas.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-01-103: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 6, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, SECTION 6-10, ENUMERATION OF PERMIT FEES, REVISING PLANNING AND ZONING PERMIT FEES; ADDING SIGN PERMIT FEES TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND REMOVING THEM FROM THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS.
5. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-01-104: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SCHEDULE J, LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION, IRRIGATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING SUBSECTION 1.2.2., INSTALLATION, BY ADDING PARAGRAPH G ON AVOIDING SIGN CONFLICTS; AMENDING SUBSECTION 1.2.3., MAINTENANCE, BY ADDING PARAGRAPH E ON AVOIDING SIGN CONFLICTS.
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:
6. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-10-156: AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP CHANGING FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) TO COMMERCIAL ENTERTAINMENT (CE) THE ZONING DISTRICT OF A 6.25+ NET ACRE SITE MORE COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS THE VACANT LAND ON THE EAST SIDE OF N SR 7, JUST NORTH OF NW 13 STREET, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA.
7. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-12-167: AN AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, TO PERMIT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO INVEST IN THOSE INVESTMENTS PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO FLORIDA LAW.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-12-168: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $3,109,801.00 TO MAKE BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS, REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE AMENDMENTS, AND ROLL-FORWARDS FOR FUNDS 625 (CDBG) AND 629 (HOME.
RESOLUTIONS
COMMISSION
9. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-05: APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF LYNETTE A. HOUSTY TO SERVE AS FIRST ALTERNATE ON THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S ART, CULTURAL, TOURISM BOARD (ACT) AS SELECTED BY THE BOARD FOR THE TERM EXPIRING JUNE 2010.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-06: ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING THE HOME DÉCOR ROW PROJECT ALONG UNIVERSITY DRIVE TO BRAND THE AREA IN AN EFFORT TO HELP SUPPORT, DEVELOP AND GROW THE LAUDERHILL BUSINESSES LOCATED IN THE AREA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN). Vote was 3-1 with Commissioner Berger against, because he does believe there is enough home decor businesses to justify the program. No one else shared this belief, including the Lauderhill Chamber.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-07: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 376, AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTES TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO USE THEIR PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE WEBSITES FOR LEGALLY REQUIRED PUBLIC NOTICES AND ADVERTISEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER M. MARGARET BATES AND MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN). Vote was 3-1 with Commissioner Berger against.
DEES
12. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-08: APPROVING THE AWARD OF BID (#P2010-003) TO US WATER SERVICES CORPORATION IN A WEEKLY FEE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $14,557.84 ($757,007.68 ANNUALLY) FOR PROVIDING LICENSED CONTRACT OPERATORS A, B, C AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT INCLUDING SUPPORT STAFFING FOR THE DAILY OPERATION, SLUDGE HANDLING, CONTRACT PERSONNEL SUPERVISION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED IN THE BID REQUEST FOR A TWO YEAR CONTRACT, WITH TWO ADDITIONAL ONE YEAR OPTIONS TO EXTEND.
FINANCE
13. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-09: APPROVING NUMEROUS REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACTS FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP); AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $235,240.00 PURSUANT TO THE REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACTS FROM THE GRANT ALLOCATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-10: APPROVING AND SUBMITTING THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
FIRE
15. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-11: APPROVING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA AND THE METRO BROWARD PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS LOCAL 3080 FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2012.
HUMAN RESOURCES
16. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-14: APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE CONTRACT WITH AMERIFLEX TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S MEDICAL FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT AND DEPENDENT CARE SPENDING ACCOUNT UNDER THE SECTION 125 FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PROGRAM FOR ALL CITY EMPLOYEES AT “NO CHARGE” FOR A ONE YEAR TERM BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2009 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010.
PALS
17. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-15: APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND THE CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS TO CO-SPONSOR THE 2010 UNITOWN EVENT FROM FEBRUARY 13, 2010 THROUGH FEBRUARY 15, 2010.
POLICE
18. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-16: APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,457.29 TO RESOURCE 4 FLOORS FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT CARPETING FOR THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BASED UPON THE FLORIDA STATE CONTRACT (360-240-06-1); PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936.
CRA MEETING:
1) ALL AMERICAS CULTURAL FEST - has been delayed to March or April. It was delayed since in was in conflict with the Superbowl.
2) ATLANTIS AND WATER WHEEL PROJECTS - Property accross from Lauderhill Mall, at the site of the old car wash on 441. Atlantis andWater Wheel are adjacent properties will be a restaurant, bar and banquet hall. Water Wheel also has some mixed use housing. This project is being developed using the new Smart Code. Underlying zoning does not change, but the design is more flexiable allowing new permitted layouts and designs. There will be later tonight some zoning modification. Text changing and replat will also be required. It will be a demonstration project for the new code.
3) 2010 MEETING SCHEDULE - Was established.
4) RENAISSANCE PLAZA ROOF - There are roof leaks. Repairs were done and is holding. A more permanent solution is being investigated.
5) NEW BUSINESS - none
SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING:
RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-18: APPROVING THE EXTERIOR DESIGN, ESTIMATED COSTS, LEED STATUS, AND NUMBER OF SEATS FOR THE LAUDERHILL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AND LIBRARY. Significant discussion was on the price, design, and Federal Energy Block Grant Fund application. Landscaping will also be addressed. This matter was tabled and continued to January 25 at 4 PM on a 4-0 vote. Commission Benson excused absence.
COMMISSION MEETING:
VI. PROCLAMATIONS:
A. A PROCLAMATION URGING THE RESIDENTS OF LAUDERHILL TO “MAKE THE SWITCH TO ENERGY STAR” AND DECLARING JANUARY 11, 2010 AS “CHANGE A LIGHT DAY” (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN). 10,000 Free CFL Bulbs will be distributed to Lauderhill Residents at Lauderhill City Hall, Bowery Lighting 4729 N. University, St. George Community Park, Veterans Park, West Ken Lark Park and Windermere Recreation Center. Also, Commissioners and other city personnel will be attending community meetings and distributing the bulbs to those in attendance. This is part of the Federal Energy Block Grant Funds the city received. Later in the meeting Commissioner Berger stated that he didn't believe there was any scientific proof of global warming. No one else made any statement in supported of this view. Mayor Kaplan stated he disagreed with Mr. Berger's statements.
B. A PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2010, AS “BROWARD DIVERSITY COMMUNITY MONTH” (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).
C. A PROCLAMATION HONORING THE LIFE OF 3RD GRADE MLK SPEELING BEE CHAMPION, DAYRON VALDEZ, WHO PASSED AWAY.
VII. PRESENTATIONS:
A. A PRESENTATION HONORING YOUTH, PARENTS AND COACHES OF LAUDERHILL LIONS 100LB TEAM.
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- FIRST READING:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-01-100: APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF A VACANT PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SUNRISE BOULEVARD AND N.W. 31ST AVENUE WITH THE ADDRESS OF 3100 W. SUNRISE BOULEVARD, PROPERTY PARCEL NUMBER 504206-59-0010, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 (REQUESTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION).
2. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-01-101: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SCHEDULE B, PERMITTED AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES BY ALLOWING WITHIN THE COMMERCIAL WAREHOUSE ZONING DISTRICT AS A PERMITTED USE AUTOMOBILE, TRUCK, TRAILER, MOTORCYCLE, BOAT, RECREATION VEHICLE (INDOOR) SALES, DISPLAY, STORAGE, OR MAINTENANCE, EXCLUDING REPAIR GARAGES AND CAR WASH.
3. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-01-102: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SCHEDULE I., SIGN REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING TO ADD ITEM OF INFORMATION AND TO AMEND DIRECTORY SIGN; AMENDING SECTION 3.0 ALLOWING WAIVERS, AMENDING FEE FOR TEMPORARY SIGNS, ADDRESSING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES; AMENDING SECTION 4.0, SIGN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION AND PERMIT FEE EXEMPTIONS, INCREASING THE EXTENT OF WINDOW SIGNS AND AMENDING THE NUMBER AND SIZE OF FLAGS ON RESIDENTIAL AND NON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES; AMENDING SECTION 6.0., PROHIBITED SIGNS, PROHIBITING CERTAIN WINDOW SIGNS, SIGNS IMPEDING INTERIOR VISIBILITY AND SIGNS NOT SPECIFICALLY LISTED; AMENDING SECTION 8.0, SPECIFIC SIGN REQUIREMENTS, SUBSECTION (a) TEMPORARY SIGNS, BY REPEALING THE SPECIAL EVENT BANNER PROVISIONS, REPLACING WITH TEMPORARY PROMOTIONAL SIGNAGE REGULATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 8.0., SPECIFIC SIGN REQUIREMENTS, SUBSECTION (B), PERMANENT SIGNS, CHANGING THE WINDOW AND DIRECTIONAL SIGN REQUIREMENTS IN VARIOUS COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS; AMENDING SECTION 10, NON-CONFORMING SIGNS; AMENDING SECTION 15, ENFORCEMENT. The vote was 3-1, with Mayor Kaplan voting against it because the ordinance allows dynamic display electric window signs and ground signs with changable messages every 60 seconds. The Mayor believes this creates an undesireable situation between the businesses signage and residential interest in adjacent areas.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-01-103: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 6, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, SECTION 6-10, ENUMERATION OF PERMIT FEES, REVISING PLANNING AND ZONING PERMIT FEES; ADDING SIGN PERMIT FEES TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND REMOVING THEM FROM THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS.
5. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-01-104: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SCHEDULE J, LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION, IRRIGATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING SUBSECTION 1.2.2., INSTALLATION, BY ADDING PARAGRAPH G ON AVOIDING SIGN CONFLICTS; AMENDING SUBSECTION 1.2.3., MAINTENANCE, BY ADDING PARAGRAPH E ON AVOIDING SIGN CONFLICTS.
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:
6. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-10-156: AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP CHANGING FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) TO COMMERCIAL ENTERTAINMENT (CE) THE ZONING DISTRICT OF A 6.25+ NET ACRE SITE MORE COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS THE VACANT LAND ON THE EAST SIDE OF N SR 7, JUST NORTH OF NW 13 STREET, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA.
7. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-12-167: AN AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, TO PERMIT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO INVEST IN THOSE INVESTMENTS PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO FLORIDA LAW.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-12-168: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $3,109,801.00 TO MAKE BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS, REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE AMENDMENTS, AND ROLL-FORWARDS FOR FUNDS 625 (CDBG) AND 629 (HOME.
RESOLUTIONS
COMMISSION
9. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-05: APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF LYNETTE A. HOUSTY TO SERVE AS FIRST ALTERNATE ON THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S ART, CULTURAL, TOURISM BOARD (ACT) AS SELECTED BY THE BOARD FOR THE TERM EXPIRING JUNE 2010.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-06: ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING THE HOME DÉCOR ROW PROJECT ALONG UNIVERSITY DRIVE TO BRAND THE AREA IN AN EFFORT TO HELP SUPPORT, DEVELOP AND GROW THE LAUDERHILL BUSINESSES LOCATED IN THE AREA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN). Vote was 3-1 with Commissioner Berger against, because he does believe there is enough home decor businesses to justify the program. No one else shared this belief, including the Lauderhill Chamber.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-07: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 376, AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTES TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO USE THEIR PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE WEBSITES FOR LEGALLY REQUIRED PUBLIC NOTICES AND ADVERTISEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER M. MARGARET BATES AND MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN). Vote was 3-1 with Commissioner Berger against.
DEES
12. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-08: APPROVING THE AWARD OF BID (#P2010-003) TO US WATER SERVICES CORPORATION IN A WEEKLY FEE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $14,557.84 ($757,007.68 ANNUALLY) FOR PROVIDING LICENSED CONTRACT OPERATORS A, B, C AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT INCLUDING SUPPORT STAFFING FOR THE DAILY OPERATION, SLUDGE HANDLING, CONTRACT PERSONNEL SUPERVISION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED IN THE BID REQUEST FOR A TWO YEAR CONTRACT, WITH TWO ADDITIONAL ONE YEAR OPTIONS TO EXTEND.
FINANCE
13. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-09: APPROVING NUMEROUS REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACTS FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP); AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $235,240.00 PURSUANT TO THE REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACTS FROM THE GRANT ALLOCATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-10: APPROVING AND SUBMITTING THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
FIRE
15. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-11: APPROVING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA AND THE METRO BROWARD PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS LOCAL 3080 FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2012.
HUMAN RESOURCES
16. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-14: APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE CONTRACT WITH AMERIFLEX TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S MEDICAL FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT AND DEPENDENT CARE SPENDING ACCOUNT UNDER THE SECTION 125 FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PROGRAM FOR ALL CITY EMPLOYEES AT “NO CHARGE” FOR A ONE YEAR TERM BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2009 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010.
PALS
17. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-15: APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND THE CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS TO CO-SPONSOR THE 2010 UNITOWN EVENT FROM FEBRUARY 13, 2010 THROUGH FEBRUARY 15, 2010.
POLICE
18. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-01-16: APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,457.29 TO RESOURCE 4 FLOORS FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT CARPETING FOR THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BASED UPON THE FLORIDA STATE CONTRACT (360-240-06-1); PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936.
Saturday, January 09, 2010
Lauderhill’s MLK Task Force Celebrates its 10 Year Anniversary with Roland Martin!
The City of Lauderhill and The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Task Force are busy preparing for several events to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The guest speaker for this year’s Official Program is the accomplished and talented, Roland Martin.
The City and the MLK Task Force have broadened the scope of activities associated with this year’s celebration by including educational components to elementary, middle, and high school students. “Our MLK Task Force is committed to educating our youth about Dr. King’s dream through events like the Spelling Bee and the newest component – The Great Debate,” states MLK Chairperson, Commissioner M. Margaret Bates.
SPELLING BEE - Preliminary Round
(grades 3rd, 4th, & 5th)
Sponsored in part By Broward County Parks and Recreation Dept.
01-09-10, 11:00 am, at Central Broward Regional Park
(1100 Block of State Rd. 7 – 441 Lauderhill) FREE
SPELLING BEE - Championship Round
01-13-10, 7:15 pm, at City of Lauderhill – City Hall
(5581 W. Oakland Park Blvd.) FREE
BRAIN BOWL
(grades 6th, 7th, & 8th)
01-14-10, 7:00 pm
Parkway Middle School
(3600 Northwest 5th Court) FREE
OFFICIAL PROGRAM
Roland Martin
01-16-10, 7:00 pm
Diamante’s Banquet Center
(6501 W. Commercial Blvd.,) $50/person
Includes Dinner
For more information on these activities or to purchase tickets for the Official Program on Saturday, January 16, 2010, at Diamantes, please call (954) 730- 3000. Tickets can be purchased at: Lauderhill City Hall – 5581 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill, FL 33313.
Tickets are sold on a first come, first serve basis. This event ALWAYS sells out so don’t miss out!
Proceeds benefit the MLK Scholarship fund for college bound high school students who apply and are eligible.
The Official Sponsors and Partners of the 10th Annual MLK Celebration are: The City of Lauderhill, the Lauderhill MLK Task Force, the Lauderhill Boys and Girls Club, Broward County Parks and Recreation Department, The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition - Looking for Families in Lauderhill!
Dear Residents of Lauderhill,
I have been contacted by the TV Program Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. They are looking for a house to rebuild. They provided me some insight of what they are looking for.
"We're looking for inspirational members of the community who, for whatever reason, need a new home. While we know that there are so many families in need all over this country, we want to focus on people that have given back in some way despite their personal hardships."
Those that may wish to apply, please read the information at the bottom they sent to us.
Good luck to all.
Richard J Kaplan
Mayor, City of Lauderhill
Do you know someone whose home deserves an Extreme Makeover? If so, the
producers of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition want to hear from you! Ty Pennington and his crew have been all across the map and they are ready to drive that famous bus to LAUDERHILL, FL!
What does it take to be picked for an Extreme Makeover?
We are in search of deserving families and deserving people - people who have amazing strength of character and who put their own needs aside to help others. Whether it’s a mom, a soldier, a teacher, or a fireman, we think a deserving family, are families who inspire those around them. In addition, the producers are looking for families whose houses need major alterations or repair- homes that present serious problems for the family and affect the family's quality of life.
To be eligible: A family must own their own single family home and be able to show producers how a makeover will make a huge difference in their lives.
Interested families or those who wish to nominate another family should:
e-mail a short description of their family story to –
CastingExtremeMiami@gmail.com
Nominations/submissions must include:
1. The names and ages of each member of the household
2. A description of the major challenges within the home.
3. Explanation of why this family is deserving, or a positive role model in their
community.
4. Photos of the family and a photo of the home
5. Don’t forget to include a contact phone number.
The deadline: for nominations is January 31, 2010. BUT Don’t Delay!
Please send story submissions as soon as possible!
For more information on how to apply please visit our website:
http://abc.go.com/primetime/xtremehome/index?pn=apply
I have been contacted by the TV Program Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. They are looking for a house to rebuild. They provided me some insight of what they are looking for.
"We're looking for inspirational members of the community who, for whatever reason, need a new home. While we know that there are so many families in need all over this country, we want to focus on people that have given back in some way despite their personal hardships."
Those that may wish to apply, please read the information at the bottom they sent to us.
Good luck to all.
Richard J Kaplan
Mayor, City of Lauderhill
Do you know someone whose home deserves an Extreme Makeover? If so, the
producers of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition want to hear from you! Ty Pennington and his crew have been all across the map and they are ready to drive that famous bus to LAUDERHILL, FL!
What does it take to be picked for an Extreme Makeover?
We are in search of deserving families and deserving people - people who have amazing strength of character and who put their own needs aside to help others. Whether it’s a mom, a soldier, a teacher, or a fireman, we think a deserving family, are families who inspire those around them. In addition, the producers are looking for families whose houses need major alterations or repair- homes that present serious problems for the family and affect the family's quality of life.
To be eligible: A family must own their own single family home and be able to show producers how a makeover will make a huge difference in their lives.
Interested families or those who wish to nominate another family should:
e-mail a short description of their family story to –
CastingExtremeMiami@gmail.com
Nominations/submissions must include:
1. The names and ages of each member of the household
2. A description of the major challenges within the home.
3. Explanation of why this family is deserving, or a positive role model in their
community.
4. Photos of the family and a photo of the home
5. Don’t forget to include a contact phone number.
The deadline: for nominations is January 31, 2010. BUT Don’t Delay!
Please send story submissions as soon as possible!
For more information on how to apply please visit our website:
http://abc.go.com/primetime/xtremehome/index?pn=apply
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Tennis in the Park
Everlasting Love Tennis Enterpriser, Inc., has arranged with the City of Lauderhill, in partnership with the USTA, to provide 6 week sessions of tennis lessons for boys and girls, ages 6-13 years. The lessons are being given at Wolk Park Tennis Center, 1080 NW 42nd Way, Lauderhill. The six week session is $60.00.
For more information call 954-321-2454.
More information on Tennis in Lauderhill can also be found at: http://www.browardtennis.org/
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