Pembroke Pines public meetings in 2021

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing several major contracts and a public hearing regarding the 2020 Community Development Block Grant performance report. Items include upgrades to police equipment, parking lot modifications at charter schools, and park improvements. A shade session will also address litigation involving the City of Hollywood.

• $3,109,021.30 agreement with Axon Enterprise for body-worn cameras and software
• $654,824.23 contract for parking lot modifications at various charter schools
• $293,372.57 for expansion and drainage improvements at Steven L. Josias Dog Park
• Public hearing on the 2020 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)
• Purchase of a Horton rescue truck for $347,179

The City Commission approved a consent agenda including a $3,109,021.30 five-year agreement with Axon Enterprise for body-worn cameras, Tasers, and related equipment. They also approved several other contracts, including a $654,824.23 parking lot project at charter schools and a $293,372.57 dog park parking lot expansion. The commission deferred a land sale ordinance to January 12, 2022, and passed two ordinances on first reading, including a rezoning at Pines Boulevard and 72 Avenue.

• Approved $3,109,021.30 Axon police equipment contract (5-0)
• Approved $654,824.23 parking lot modifications at charter schools (5-0)
• Approved $293,372.57 dog park parking lot expansion (5-0)
• Approved $347,179 Horton rescue truck purchase (5-0)
• Approved $90,368 dump truck and $43,560 excavator purchase (5-0)
• Deferred land sale ordinance 2021-22 to Jan 12, 2022 (5-0)
• Passed ordinance 2021-30 rezoning 2 acres to B-3 on first reading (5-0)
• Adopted CAPER resolution 2021-R-58 (5-0)

City Commission

The meeting agenda consists only of a scheduled shade session. During this session, the commission will meet to discuss pending litigation regarding the case City of Pembroke Pines v. City of Hollywood.

• Discussion of pending litigation: City of Pembroke Pines v. City of Hollywood

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider various applications including site plan amendments, variance requests, and a new plat. Items include modifications to gas station signage at 19600 Pines Boulevard and a canopy replacement for Sirocco Mediterranean Restaurant. The board will also review a plat application for the corner of SW 72 Avenue and Pines Boulevard.

• Variance requests for Champs at 12151 Pines Boulevard
• Site plan amendment for Big Blue Swim School at 11575 Pines Boulevard
• Rebranding of Exxon-Mobil gas station at 19600 Pines Boulevard
• Plat application for Pines and 72nd Plat at SW 72 Avenue and Pines Boulevard
• Site plan application for Southwest Hammocks at 6400 Pines Boulevard

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the Southwest Hammocks site plan for a 100-unit affordable supportive housing facility, subject to conditions. It also approved consent agenda items for signage and canopy modifications, transmitted the Pines and 72nd Plat to the City Commission, and granted variances for Champs signage.

• Approved Southwest Hammocks site plan (SP 2021-17) for 100-unit affordable housing (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: Century Center sign plan, Exxon-Mobil rebranding, Sirocco canopy (5-0)
• Transmitted Pines and 72nd Plat (SUB 2021-01) to City Commission with favorable recommendation (5-0)
• Approved Big Blue Swim School site plan amendment (SP 2021-13) (5-0)
• Granted variance ZV 2021-14 for Champs signage (4-1)
• Granted variance ZV 2021-15 for Champs primary sign placement (5-0)
• Approved Champs site plan amendment (SP 2021-13) (5-0)
• Excused Chairman Rose and Alternate Member Lippman from meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public meeting regarding redistricting in the city. The meeting is intended to provide an understanding of the redistricting process and conceptual map alternatives.

• Public meeting on redistricting

The City Commission held a public meeting on December 8, 2021, to discuss the redistricting process and conceptual map alternatives for the City of Pembroke Pines. The meeting was informational only, with no formal decisions, approvals, or votes recorded. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.

Board of Adjustment

The Pembroke Pines Board of Adjustment will meet to review multiple variance applications. The agenda includes old business for a property on NW 22 Street and new business for properties on NW 19 Drive and SW 168 Lane.

• Variance request for Robert Reilly at 11000 NW 22 Street
• Variance requests for Yosef Raskin at 7575 NW 19 Drive
• Variance request for Alejandro Armentaros at 639 SW 168 Lane

City Commission

The Pembroke Pines City Commission is reviewing several utility contracts, including a large-scale water meter installation and repairs for city lift stations. The meeting also includes discussions regarding building permit fee updates and a potential new solid waste assessment.

• Awarding the Water Meter Installation Project to RTS Water Solutions, LLC for up to $4,105,730.99
• Approval of a $110,000 federal grant for law enforcement mental health and wellness
• First reading of an ordinance to update the building permit fee schedule
• Contract amendment to increase park engineering services from $250,000 to $355,000
• Discussion regarding a new non-ad valorem solid waste assessment

Code Compliance Magistrate

The provided agenda contains placeholder text and lists only standard procedural steps. No specific code compliance cases or substantive items are identified in the document.

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a consent agenda item for minor facade, signage and outdoor dining modifications to the Carrot Express tenant at Shops at Pembroke Gardens. The board also transmitted a proposed Property Rights Element amendment to the City Commission and Florida DEO with a positive recommendation. A site plan amendment for Boyd Panciera Funeral Home was approved, and Member Labate was excused from the meeting.

• Approved MSC 2021-28 for The Carrot Restaurant, including new exterior colors, signage, and a 906.25 sq ft outdoor dining area.
• Closed public hearing PH 2021-03 on the Property Rights Element.
• Transmitted PH 2021-03 to the City Commission and Florida DEO with a positive recommendation, subject to recertification of the future land use plan.
• Approved SP 2021-09 for Boyd Panciera Funeral Home site plan amendment (architectural, landscape, parking, lighting).
• Excused Member Labate from the meeting.

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing several infrastructure contracts and grant awards. Items include field renovations at West Pines Soccer Park and the demolition of the old City Hall building. The meeting also includes a hearing regarding a residential zoning variance appeal.

• $1,192,092.72 contract for West Pines Soccer Park field renovations
• $323,560.64 agreement for the demolition of the old City Hall building
• $1,452,600 contract for lime sludge removal at the water treatment plant
• $462,059 agreement for senior services at Southwest Focal Point Senior Center
• Zoning variance appeal for 8500 Taft Street

The Commission adopted Ordinance 2021-25 on second reading, revising water and sewer regulations including fees and enforcement (4-1). It also approved a 10th amendment to the Calvin Giordano and Associates building services agreement, changing it to a three-year contract with a one-year renewal option and a performance evaluation after year two (3-2). Three residential zoning variance appeals were granted unanimously, and a resolution for solid waste disposal with Broward County was not acted on due to lack of a second.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-25 revising water and sewer regulations (4-1).
• Approved amended building services contract with Calvin Giordano and Associates: 3-year term, 1-year renewal, evaluation after year 2 (3-2).
• Granted zoning variance appeals for properties at 8500 Taft St., 1400 NW 154th Ln., and 19972 SW 5th Ct. (5-0 each).
• Approved consent agenda items including lime sludge removal contract ($1,452,600) and soccer field renovation ($1,192,092.72).
• Approved demolition of old city hall building with BG Group, LLC ($323,560.64).
• Deferred agreement assignment with DBI Services LLC to DeAngelo Contracting Services (4-1).
• Passed Ordinance 2021-26 on first reading to add a Commission Auditor Report to meeting agendas (5-0).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-R-57 for HOME program funds for homebuyer assistance (5-0).

Board of Adjustment

The Pembroke Pines Board of Adjustment is reviewing multiple property variance requests. The meeting includes both old and new business regarding zoning adjustments at various addresses. Additionally, the board will select a Chairman and Vice Chairman.

• Variance request for 201 SW 65 Avenue
• Variance request for 2178 NW 138 Terrace
• Variance request for 11031 NW 18 Place
• Variance request for 6715 SW 195 Avenue
• Variance request for 7131 SW 6 Street

City Commission

The City Commission met to consider several items, including budget amendments for the 2020-2021 fiscal year and a proposed land sale. The agenda also included various service contracts, equipment purchases, and a settlement agreement.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-23 to amend the 2020-2021 fiscal year budget
• First reading of Ordinance 2021-22 authorizing the sale of .13 acres at US 27 and Sheridan Street
• Purchase of a storm drain cleaning truck for up to $419,296.81
• Purchase of emergency vehicle warning equipment for police vehicles up to $243,309.21
• Awarding pest control services for Pines Point and other areas for up to $40,556

The Commission approved the FY 2020-2021 amended budget (Ordinance 2021-23), passed the first reading of a property sale to OM Sakthi Trust LLC, and adopted a regional fire/rescue automatic aid agreement. It also approved a $419,296.81 storm drain cleaning truck purchase and directed staff to seek a company to lower the city's FEMA flood insurance rating. A resolution opposing state preemption of local ordinances passed 4-1.

• Adopted amended FY 2020-2021 budget, Ordinance 2021-23 (5-0)
• Passed first reading of property sale to OM Sakthi Trust LLC, Ordinance 2021-22 (5-0)
• Adopted regional fire/rescue automatic aid agreement, Resolution 2021-R-52 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution opposing SB 280 preemption of local ordinances, Resolution 2021-R-54 (4-1)
• Approved $419,296.81 storm drain cleaning truck purchase (5-0)
• Directed City Manager to seek RFP for lowering FEMA flood insurance rating (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 for Commission Auditor reports at meetings (4-1)
• Approved $1,500 co-sponsorship for Hall of Fame Alumni Awards (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting to review school safety grants and several municipal contracts. Agenda items include the purchase of emergency vehicles, warehouse modifications, and service agreements for city buildings.

• Purchase of a fire engine/ladder truck not to exceed $1,309,431.25
• Contract award for disaster warehouse building modifications up to $105,889.30
• Purchase of three Blue Bird school buses totaling up to $349,062
• Sale of a 2010 Horton rescue ambulance for $23,000
• Contract award for citywide pressure washing services up to $329,000

The Commission approved the Eastern Waste Systems franchise agreement for bulk waste/trash collection on second reading, with an amendment to disposal site language. It also approved the purchase of a fire engine/ladder truck for up to $1,309,431.25 and set a December 8, 2021 public meeting for redistricting input. A resolution to erect a Mahatma Gandhi statue was sent back to the Diversity and Heritage Advisory Board for recommendations.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-15, Eastern Waste Systems franchise agreement (5-0)
• Approved purchase of one fire engine/ladder truck, up to $1,309,431.25 (consent agenda, 5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-20, establishing Merrick Square Community Development District (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-23, amended FY 2020-2021 budget, on first reading (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-R-51, removing Pembroke Road widening project from MPO plan (5-0)
• Sent Resolution 2021-R-53 (Gandhi statue) back to Diversity and Heritage Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved citywide pressure washing contract to Green Earth Powerwashing, up to $329,000 (4-1)
• Approved redistricting process with public meeting on December 8, 2021 (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The board will review a request to change the zoning of approximately 2 acres from Agriculture to General Business for a Wawa gas station. Other items include site plan amendments and variance requests for a proposed grocer on Pines Boulevard. The board may also discuss combining upcoming meeting dates.

• Zoning change from A-1 to B-3 for Wawa Gas Station at Pines Blvd and SW 72 Ave
• Façade and signage changes for Mobile Gas Station at 6650 Pines Boulevard
• Variance request for a proposed grocer at 11470 Pines Boulevard
• Site plan amendment for a proposed grocer at 11470 Pines Boulevard

The Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to transmit a favorable recommendation to the City Commission for rezoning about 2 acres at Pines Boulevard and SW 72 Avenue from Agriculture to B-3 General Business for a future Wawa gas station. The board also approved a variance and site plan amendment for a new grocer at Best Buy Plaza, and approved a minor facade and signage change for a Mobil gas station. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda item MSC 2019-22, Mobil Gas Station facade and signage changes (5-0)
• Transmitted ZC 2020-02, Wawa Gas Station rezoning to B-3, to City Commission with favorable recommendation (5-0)
• Granted ZV 2021-10 variance to allow 20 short-term parking spaces at Best Buy Plaza (5-0)
• Approved SP 2021-05, Proposed Grocer site plan amendment at 11470 Pines Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved combining October 28, 2021 meeting with November 18, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2021 meeting (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Pembroke Pines Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider multiple zoning variance requests. The agenda includes both old and new business regarding various properties. The board will also approve the minutes from the September 2, 2021, meeting.

• Variance request for 8500 Taft Street
• Variance request for 1400 NW 154 Lane
• Variance request for 201 SW 65 Avenue
• Variance request for 19972 SW 5 Court
• Variance request for 11031 NW 18 Place

City Commission

The City Commission will review the findings of the Pembroke Pines Redistricting Study and recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The agenda also includes several contract approvals for police vehicles, fire department equipment, and park renovations.

• Purchase of 20 vehicles for the Police Department up to $668,628
• Design-build services for Spring Valley Park and William B. Armstrong Park renovations
• Purchase of sodium hypochlorite for utilities up to $285,720.60
• Fire rescue medical supplies purchase from BSO up to $204,540.00
• Appointment of Mirtha Ramachin as an alternate on the Environmental Advisory Board

The Commission voted 5-0 to schedule a public input meeting on redistricting before the second reading of the proposed ordinance, rather than approving the ordinance on first reading as originally moved. The original motion to pass Ordinance 2021-21 died for lack of a second. The Commission also approved a substitute motion to hold a resident input session, with an amendment allowing hourly compensation for the consultant.

• Redistricting ordinance 2021-21 first reading motion died for lack of a second
• Approved substitute motion to hold public input meeting on redistricting (5-0)
• Approved amendment to allow hourly consultant compensation for extra meeting (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-9, 11, 13 (5-0)
• Approved sole-source Certiport curriculum purchase $32,868 (5-0)
• Directed City Attorney to draft Diwali resolution (5-0)
• Approved hiring traffic engineer consultant for master traffic plan (5-0)
• Approved traffic arms at NW 4th Street locations with barcode stickers (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2021-2022 tentative budget and proposed millage rates. The proposal includes an operating millage rate of 5.6690, which is 4.34% above the rolled-back rate. A special meeting will also address potential limitations on the use of NW 4th Street.

• Proposed ordinance to set operating millage rate at 5.6690 and debt service rate at 0.4159
• Adoption of the FY 2021-2022 budget and five-year Capital Improvement Program
• Discussion regarding temporary or permanent limitations on NW 4th Street

The City Commission unanimously adopted the FY 2021-2022 budget and set the operating millage rate at 5.6690 mills (4.34% above the rolled-back rate) plus a 0.4159 debt service millage. The commission also directed staff to pursue temporary and permanent traffic limitations on NW 4th Street, adopting two related resolutions. A request to hold a shade session for upcoming litigation was approved.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-17 setting operating millage rate at 5.6690 and debt service millage at 0.4159 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-18 approving FY 2021-2022 budget and 5-year capital improvement program (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-R-48 on NW 4th Street traffic calming options (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-R-49 on closure of NW 4th Street (5-0)
• Approved City Attorney's request to hold a shade session for litigation with Southwest Ranches (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is conducting its first budget hearing to discuss the proposed 2021-2022 fiscal year budget and millage rates. The proposal includes an operating millage rate of 5.6690, which is 4.34% above the rolled-back rate. Public hearings are also scheduled regarding fire protection and nuisance abatement assessments.

• Proposed 2021-2022 operating millage rate of 5.6690
• Citywide pressure washing services contract not to exceed $329,000
• $165,158.46 payment to the State of Florida for emergency medical transportation
• Police ammunition purchase not to exceed $168,073.83
• Release of a $740,657.50 performance bond for Raintree water and sewer improvements

The City Commission held public hearings and adopted the tentative 2021-2022 budget, setting the operating millage rate at 5.6690 (4.34% above the rolled-back rate) and a debt service millage of 0.4159. The commission also re-imposed fire and nuisance abatement assessments, approved a developer agreement for a linear park, and passed several ordinances and resolutions. A motion to renew the citywide towing services contract failed, and the item was deferred to the next meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-R-42 re-imposing fire assessments for 2021-2022 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-R-41 approving nuisance abatement special assessments (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-17 on first reading setting millage rate at 5.6690 and debt service millage at 0.4159 (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-18 on first reading adopting the 2021-2022 budget and five-year capital improvement program (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-16 vacating SW 136th Avenue right-of-way (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-R-34 for a linear park developer agreement with C.V.P. Community Center (5-0)
• Approved speed hump installation on NW 113th Avenue (5-0)
• Deferred citywide towing services contract to October 6, 2021 after motion to renew failed (2-3)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider several applications regarding building modifications and color changes. This includes a site plan amendment for Tesla charging stations at 1600 S Hiatus Road. The board will also discuss combining future meeting dates.

• Site plan amendment for Tesla charging stations at 1600 S Hiatus Road
• Architectural and signage modifications for David’s Bridal at 14546 SW 5 Street
• Color change for Boston Market at 50 S Flamingo Road
• Color change for BP Gas Station at 6450 Pines Boulevard
• Color change for Gatehouse at Pine Lake Apartments

The Planning and Zoning Board approved all five items on the agenda. Four consent agenda items were approved unanimously: color changes for Boston Market, BP Gas Station, and Gatehouse at Pine Lake Apartments, plus architectural and signage modifications for David's Bridal. The board also approved a site plan amendment for eight Tesla charging stations at the Wawa on S Hiatus Road. Meeting schedule changes were approved, combining several upcoming meetings.

• Approved consent agenda: Boston Market color change (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: David's Bridal architectural/signage modifications (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: BP Gas Station color change (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: Gatehouse at Pine Lake Apartments color change (5-0)
• Approved Tesla charging stations at Wawa site plan amendment (5-0)
• Approved combining Sept 23 with Oct 14 meetings, and Nov 11 with Nov 25, adding Nov 18 meeting (5-0)
• Excused Alternate Member Lippman from meeting (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will not hear several variance requests at the September 2 meeting because of incorrect noticing. These items have been deferred to the October 7, 2021, meeting.

• Deferred variance request for 8500 Taft Street
• Deferred variance request for 1400 NW 154 Lane
• Deferred variance requests for 201 SW 65 Avenue
• Deferred variance request for 14249 NW 18 Manor

City Commission

The City Commission is considering a proposed ordinance to approve a franchise agreement with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. for waste collection services. The agenda also includes ratifying emergency sewer repairs and approving various service contracts.

• Proposed ordinance for a solid waste and recycling franchise agreement with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc.
• Contract award to American Pool & Patio LLC for Charter Central Pool resurfacing up to $56,420
• Ratification of emergency sewer pipe repairs near 158th Avenue and NW 12th Street up to $198,939.64
• Payment for AP exams at Charter High School not to exceed $121,800
• Mutual aid agreement with the Seminole Tribe of Florida for law enforcement services

The Commission approved the Waste Pro franchise agreement for solid waste, residential recycling, and commercial waste collection on second and final reading (4-1, Commissioner Castillo dissenting). It also passed first readings of ordinances for a bulk waste agreement with Eastern Waste Systems, the vacation of SW 136th Avenue right-of-way, and the sale of the 8.14-acre North of Johnson Street property. A resolution renaming part of SW 72nd Avenue as Taylor Bishop Avenue was adopted unanimously.

• Adopted Waste Pro franchise agreement on second reading (4-1)
• Passed first reading of Eastern Waste Systems bulk waste ordinance (5-0)
• Passed first reading of SW 136th Avenue right-of-way vacation ordinance (5-0)
• Passed first reading of North of Johnson Street property sale ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted resolution renaming SW 72nd Avenue as Taylor Bishop Avenue (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bond releases, mutual aid agreement, and SRO agreement (5-0)
• Awarded pool resurfacing contract to American Pool & Patio LLC (5-0)
• Directed staff to prepare intent resolution for non-ad valorem solid waste assessment (consensus)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several contract amendments and service agreements. This includes funding for school resource officers and police equipment purchases. The meeting also features presentations regarding solar energy and local proclamations.

• Purchase of 65 Lenovo computers for the Police Department up to $43,290
• Agreement with Somerset Academy for two school resource officers at a cost of $161,662
• Second amendment to Gomez & Son Fence Corp contract not to exceed $500,000
• Janitorial services award for the Fire Department up to $70,000
• Engineering and surveying services for Taft Street swale grading up to $66,500

The Commission voted 5-0 to direct the City Attorney to draft a resolution renaming a portion of S.W. 72nd Avenue between Pines Boulevard and Pembroke Road after Taylor Bishop, a four-year-old who died in a plane crash. The Commission also approved the consent agenda, including police computer purchases and school resource officer agreements, and adopted several resolutions. A contract with Gomez & Son Fence Corp. was deferred to a later meeting.

• Approved directing City Attorney to draft resolution renaming S.W. 72nd Ave segment after Taylor Bishop (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including $43,290 for police computers and school resource officer agreements (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Broward County for water conservation incentives (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-R-35 for sewer replacement at 7-Eleven site, not to exceed $81,750.50 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-R-33 for decorative wraps on six signalization cabinets (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2021-R-36 and 2021-R-37 amending charter school budgets (5-0 each)
• Approved substitute motion to review Broward County Animal Care operations (4-1)
• Deferred Gomez & Son Fence contract to September 13, 2021 meeting

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider several miscellaneous applications for signage and paint modifications at various locations. Additionally, the board will discuss a proposal to combine the August 26, 2021, meeting with the September 9, 2021, meeting.

• Signage and façade changes for Miller's Ale House at 11795 Pines Boulevard
• Paint modifications for Plenitud Funeral Home at 7351 Pines Boulevard
• Wall and monument sign installation for Gentle Medical at 12251 Taft Street
• Paint modifications for Pierpointe Phase Two near Flamingo Road and Johnson Street
• Proposal to combine the August 26, 2021, meeting with the September 9, 2021, meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board approved all six consent agenda items, which included façade, signage, and paint changes for Miller's Ale House, Plenitud Funeral Home, Gentle Medical, Pierpointe Phase Two, Crossroads Square, and City Center on 7th. The board also excused absent members and voted to combine the August 26 and September 9 meetings.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-6 (MSC 2021-13, 2021-16, 2021-19, 2021-20, 2021-21, 2021-22) (3-0)
• Approved minutes of June 24, 2021 meeting (3-0)
• Excused Chairman Rose, Members Girello and Labate, and Alternate Member Lippman from the meeting (3-0)
• Approved combining the August 26, 2021 meeting with the September 9, 2021 meeting (3-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is considering several items for approval, including major utility and roadwork contracts. The agenda includes motions to award projects for bio-solids conveyor replacement and road resurfacing. Additionally, the commission will review various service agreements and equipment purchases for city departments.

• Awarding the Bio-Solids Conveyor Replacement Project to Atlantic Concrete and Mechanical, Inc. up to $528,846.45
• Partial award of Resurfacing Plan 2021-Part 1 to Weekley Asphalt Paving, Inc. up to $577,402.91
• Purchase of office furniture for the Police Department East Station not to exceed $109,543.70
• Ratification of emergency sewer piping repairs near NW 158th Avenue and NW 12th Street up to $83,520
• Agreement with AT&T for secondary internet service provider at an annual cost not to exceed $27,064.80

The Commission approved a consent agenda including a third amendment with Waste Pro for solid waste and recycling services through January 1, 2022, and passed on first reading a franchise ordinance with Waste Pro for a 7-year term starting January 2, 2022. It also approved an interlocal agreement with Broward County for waste-to-energy services via Wheelabrator. The Commission adopted a resolution establishing no-thru-truck zones on several streets, including an amendment to add 72nd Avenue, and passed on first reading a land use amendment for 350 multi-family units on a 7.6-acre site.

• Approved consent agenda including Waste Pro third amendment (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-14 on first reading for Waste Pro franchise (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-R-32 for Wheelabrator waste-to-energy agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-R-31 for no-thru-truck zones, amended to include 72nd Ave (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-13 on first reading for 350 multi-family units (5-0)
• Approved AT&T secondary ISP agreement (5-0)
• Approved towing services RFP with amendment for site visits and equipment ownership (4-1)
• Tabled Gomez & Son Fence contract amendment to Aug 18 (5-0)

Special Magistrate

The Level II Special Magistrate is holding a hearing to review background screening appeals. These reviews are conducted according to Section 34.07 of the City's Code of Ordinances.

• Background screening appeal for Wisler Cherilus
• Background screening appeal for Marquis Daniels

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a land use change for a proposed 350-unit residential project near I-75. The meeting also includes several site plan applications and variance requests for various local businesses.

• Land use change for 350 multifamily units at Edison Pembroke property
• Installation of two electric vehicle charging stations at Flamingo Falls Shopping Center
• Site plan application for Tractor Supply Company near Pines Boulevard
• Variance requests for Lowe’s at 130 N University Drive
• Modifications to McDonald’s drive thru and parking lot at 1490 N University Drive

The Planning and Zoning Board voted to transmit a positive recommendation to the City Commission for a land-use designation change from Office Park to Irregular Residential (46.1 du/ac) for the 7.6-acre Edison Pembroke property, allowing for 350 multifamily units. The board also approved several site plans, variances, and consent agenda items, including a new Tractor Supply store, a Sheridan Street secured storage facility, and modifications to the 16000 Pines Market and Rooms To Go. All votes passed with majorities, with some dissenting votes on specific items.

• Approved transmitting the Edison Pembroke land-use amendment (PH 2021-02) to the City Commission with a positive recommendation (4-1).
• Approved consent agenda items 1, 3, 4, and 5: McDonald's drive-thru modifications, University Plaza paint changes, and tenant bay changes for Elegant Puppies and Lighting Depot.
• Approved consent agenda item 2: two electric vehicle charging stations at Flamingo Falls Shopping Center (4-1).
• Granted variance ZV 2021-05 to Lowe's for a 19' street side setback instead of the required 30' (4-1).
• Granted variance ZV 2021-07 to Lowe's for a 19' Pines Boulevard Landscape Buffer instead of the required 40' (4-1).
• Granted variance ZV 2021-08 to Eagle Creek HOA allowing 60% front lot coverage for driveways/walkways instead of the 40% maximum.
• Granted variance ZV 2021-09 to Sheridan Plaza allowing 74 parking spaces instead of the required 102.
• Approved site plans: Tractor Supply Company (SP 2021-02), 16000 Pines Market Revisions (SP 2021-04), Sheridan Street Secured Storage (SP 2021-06), and Rooms To Go (SP 2021-07).

City Commission

The Pembroke Pines City Commission is meeting to discuss the 2021 Community Development Block Grant action plan and receive legislative updates from state officials. The agenda also includes several contract approvals for police vehicle rentals, school technology, and utility construction.

• Public hearing for the 2021 Community Development Block Grant action plan
• Purchase of $636,633 in technology for city charter schools
• Construction contract for $754,889.90 for lime sludge holding ponds
• Textbook purchase for city charter schools totaling $1,835,229
• Revised collective bargaining agreement with the Florida Police Benevolent Association

The City Commission voted 3-2 to set the advertised millage rate at the rollback rate of 5.6690 (Option A), which will be published in the TRIM notice. The commission also approved the CDBG Action Plan for 2021, adopted budgets for the charter schools, and approved a five-year contract extension for the Pembroke Lakes Golf Course management. Two agenda items were pulled by administration: a resolution to vacate right-of-way along SW 136th Avenue and a towing services agreement amendment.

• Approved rollback millage rate of 5.6690 (Option A) for 2021-22, with 3-2 vote.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-R-21 approving the CDBG Action Plan for 2021.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-R-25 approving the charter schools budget of $57,149,712.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-R-26 approving the FSU Charter Elementary School budget of $8,870,269.
• Approved third amendment to the Pembroke Lakes Golf Course management agreement for five years at $1,257,222 annually.
• Approved second amendment to the SMG agreement for Charles F. Dodge City Center, striking the additional 5-year renewal language.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-12 establishing a towing services administrative charge.
• Approved the consent agenda, including purchases for charter schools, police equipment, and various contracts.

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the proposed 2021-22 budget. The agenda includes a presentation regarding 2021 visioning.

• Discussion of the 2021-22 proposed budget
• 2021 Visioning Presentation

City Commission

The City Commission is conducting a public hearing regarding amendments to the Community Development Block Grant action plan for housing and community development. The agenda also includes several proclamations and votes on various municipal service contracts.

• Public hearing for Resolution 2021-R-19 regarding rental, mortgage, and utility assistance programs
• Agreement with Info-Send, Inc. for utility bill printing and mailing up to $307,000
• Contract award to Safeguard Services, Inc. for police janitorial services up to $110,000 annually
• Purchase of maintenance supplies from Lowe's Home Centers LLC up to $400,000
• Increase in customer service personnel via OMI up to $151,629.47

The Commission unanimously adopted ordinances and resolutions related to the Pembroke Lakes Regional Center and hospital district, including rezoning 6.8 acres to Hospital District and approving a plat amendment for a 100-unit affordable housing project. It also created rental, mortgage, and utility assistance programs using CDBG CV3 funds and approved a Waste Pro contract extension through January 1, 2022.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-09 amending Pembroke Lakes DRI, reducing commercial intensity (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-10 amending hospital district development criteria (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-11 rezoning 6.8 acres from B-3 to HD (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-R-17 amending Pembroke Lakes plat note (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-R-18 approving affordable housing plat amendment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-R-19 creating CDBG CV3 rental, mortgage, utility assistance (5-0)
• Approved Waste Pro solid waste contract extension to Jan 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including false alarm billing contract and utility bill mailing (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will review several items including technology procurement for charter schools and park maintenance contracts. The agenda also includes a grant application for police mental health services and an ordinance regarding towing charges. Several proclamations for heritage months are scheduled for presentation.

• Awarding $350,970.00 to TRG, Inc. for school laptops and Chromebooks
• $125,000 DOJ grant application for police mental health and wellness
• Cayco Landscaping contract for park tree trimming up to $100,516
• Gazebo installation at Pembroke Lakes Park not to exceed $50,400
• Ordinance 2021-12 regarding towing services administrative charges

The Commission rejected the Evaluation Committee's recommendation to award the solid waste, recycling, and bulk/yard waste collection RFP to Republic Services and Eastern Waste Systems. Instead, by a 4-1 vote, it directed the City Manager to negotiate a better rate with Waste Pro for bulk collection and to seek indemnification, with a fallback 6-month extension at no more than 43% of collection cost. The Commission also approved the Spring Valley Park renovation conceptual design, passed a towing administrative fee ordinance on first reading, and approved the consent agenda.

• Rejected solid waste RFP award to Republic Services and Eastern Waste Systems; directed negotiation with Waste Pro (4-1)
• Approved Spring Valley Park renovation conceptual design (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-12 on first reading establishing towing administrative charge (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including $125,000 police mental health grant application and $100,516 tree trimming contract (5-0)
• Approved re-appointment of Jack McCluskey and Vicky Minnaugh to Police and Fire Pension Board (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-R-13 appointing Affordable Housing Advisory Committee members (5-0)
• Voted to rebid citywide towing services contract with A&B Towing (4-1)
• Pulled Item 4 (Chromebooks bid award to TRG, Inc. for $350,970) from agenda by administration

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a site plan application for the Memorial Hospital West Cancer Institute Expansion. The meeting also includes quasi-judicial hearings for variance requests at McDonald’s and Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen. Additionally, the board will review several signage and architectural modifications for local businesses.

• Site plan application for Memorial Hospital West Cancer Institute Expansion
• Variance request for McDonald’s at 1490 N University Drive
• Variance request for Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen at 16020 Pines Boulevard
• Architectural and signage modifications for Altar’d State/Arula
• Master Sign Plan update for Shops at Pembroke Gardens

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a consent agenda covering four sign and architectural modification applications, and separately approved a master sign plan update for Shops at Pembroke Gardens. The board granted two variances: one for a McDonald's drive-thru stacking space and one for Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen signage. The board also voted to transmit the Memorial Hospital West Cancer Institute Expansion site plan to the City Commission with a favorable recommendation.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-4: Space Coast Credit Union signage, Altar'd State/Arula tenant modifications, Lady Baker tenant modifications, and The Winston color change (5-0)
• Approved Shops at Pembroke Gardens Master Sign Plan update (5-0)
• Granted variance ZV 2021-04 to McDonald's for one outbound stacking space instead of required two (5-0)
• Granted variance ZV 2021-06 to Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen for three wall signs instead of allowed two (5-0)
• Transmitted Memorial Hospital West Cancer Institute Expansion site plan to City Commission with favorable recommendation (5-0)
• Consensus to transmit Annual Board Report to City Commission
• Consensus to combine May 27 and June 10 meetings with June 24 meeting

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet on May 6, 2021, to review several variance applications. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the April 1, 2021, meeting.

• Variance ZV(R) 2020-37 at 11901 NW 15 Street
• Variance ZV(R) 2021-12 at 21740 NW 8 Court
• Variance ZV(R) 2021-13 at 20336 SW 54 Place

City Commission

The City Commission approved a consent agenda including a $1.7M equipment and machinery building, $472,872.60 in police gas masks, riot shields, and ballistic shields, and a $52,974.04 playground at Tanglewood Park. It also passed three ordinances on first reading related to the Memorial Healthcare System campus expansion, including a rezoning of a 6.8-acre parcel to Hospital District. The commission adopted a resolution rescinding the COVID-19 state of emergency declaration.

• Approved $1,715,479.46 construction contract for equipment & machinery building (5-0)
• Approved $472,872.60 purchase of police gas masks, riot shields, and ballistic shields (5-0)
• Approved $52,974.04 playground equipment purchase for Tanglewood Park (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-09 on first reading, amending Pembroke Lakes DRI (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-10 on first reading, amending Hospital District standards (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-11 on first reading, rezoning 6.8 acres to Hospital District (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-R-16 rescinding COVID-19 emergency declaration (5-0)
• Approved Merrick Square site plan in Pembroke Shores PUD (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a virtual workshop regarding lake maintenance and best management practices for lakefront properties and communities. The presentation is hosted by SFAPMS, UF/IFAS CAIP, and the South Broward Drainage District.

• Virtual Workshop on Lake Maintenance

Planning and Zoning Board

The board will consider zoning text and map changes requested by South Broward Hospital District to support the expansion of Memorial Hospital West. The agenda also includes a request for an outdoor dining patio expansion at Agave Bandido.

• Zoning text change for Memorial Hospital West design guidelines (43.5 acres)
• Zoning map change from General Business to Hospital District (6.8 acres)
• Outdoor dining patio expansion for Agave Bandido at 14531 SW 145 Terrace

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the expansion of the outdoor dining patio at Agave Bandido restaurant and voted to transmit favorable recommendations to the City Commission for the Memorial Hospital West campus expansion, including a zoning text change and a map change from General Business to Hospital District. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved MSC 2021-06, Agave Bandido outdoor dining patio expansion (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for ZC 2020-05, hospital district design guidelines (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for ZC 2020-07, zoning map change to Hospital District (5-0)
• Transmitted ZC 2020-05, hospital design guidelines amendment, to City Commission with favorable recommendation (5-0)
• Transmitted ZC 2020-07, rezoning 6.8 acres to Hospital District, to City Commission with favorable recommendation (5-0)
• Excused Chairman Rose and Alternate Member Taylor from the meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several items including a rezoning request for Avenue Townhomes and various service contracts. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Broward Supervisor of Elections and an appointment to the Diversity and Heritage Advisory Board.

• Contract award to RAM Quality Group Corp for kitchen facility cooler/freezer replacement up to $935,550
• First reading of ordinance to rezone Avenue Townhomes from agriculture to residential
• MOU for police access to a biometric facial analysis system
• Guardrail installation and replacement contract not to exceed $200,000 per fiscal year
• Approval of tuition for six police recruits up to $29,400

The Commission reconsidered and adopted the new Land Development Code (Ordinance 2021-02) on second reading, with a 3-2 vote, after rejecting a substitute motion to give the Planning & Zoning Board final authority over North Perry Airport matters. The Commission also approved a motion to direct staff to study creating an airport zoning district with Broward County Aviation. Other actions included adopting a resolution opposing state preemption of local energy regulations, awarding a $935,550 contract for a cooler/freezer replacement, and tabling the April 7 meeting minutes.

• Adopted Land Development Code Ordinance 2021-02 on second reading (3-2)
• Rejected substitute motion to make Planning & Zoning Board final decision-maker for North Perry Airport (2-3)
• Approved motion to study creation of airport zoning district with Broward County Aviation (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-R-14 opposing state preemption of local energy regulations (5-0)
• Awarded IFB PSPW-20-12 to Ram Quality Group Corp for $935,550 (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for pressure washing services and authorized re-advertisement (5-0)
• Approved directing City Attorney to appeal Everytown litigation (5-0)
• Tabled April 7, 2021 meeting minutes to May 5, 2021 (4-1)

City Commission

The agenda contains only a single item regarding a police department promotions ceremony. No other legislative actions or discussions are listed for this meeting.

• Police Department Promotions Ceremony

Planning and Zoning Board

The Board will consider a request from South Broward Hospital District to amend the development order for the Pembroke Lakes Regional Center. The proposed change involves deleting a portion of Parcel B from the DRI. Other items include site plan applications and variance requests.

• Amendment to delete part of Parcel B from the Pembroke Lakes Regional Center DRI
• Site plan application for Merrick Square Townhomes at SW 172 Avenue and Pines Boulevard
• Variance request for Bombshell's Pembroke Pines at 15901 Pines Boulevard
• Expansion of mechanical equipment yard for Verizon at 20901 Taft Street
• Color and paint modifications for Laguna Isles Shopping Center

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the consent agenda, including the expansion of a Verizon mechanical equipment yard, paint modifications for Laguna Isles Shopping Center, and a color change for The Landings at Pembroke Lakes apartments. The board also voted to transmit a favorable recommendation to the City Commission for an amendment to the Pembroke Lakes Regional Center DRI to delete a portion of Parcel B for the Memorial Cancer Institute, and for the Merrick Square Townhomes site plan. A variance request for Bombshell's Pembroke Pines was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved consent agenda: Verizon mechanical equipment yard expansion at 20901 Taft Street.
• Approved consent agenda: Laguna Isles Shopping Center paint modifications.
• Approved consent agenda: The Landings at Pembroke Lakes apartment color change.
• Closed public hearing and transmitted favorable recommendation for DRI amendment to delete Parcel B for Memorial Cancer Institute.
• Transmitted favorable recommendation for Merrick Square Townhomes site plan (211 units) to City Commission.
• Noted withdrawal of Bombshell's variance request (ZV 2021-01); no action taken.
• Excused Member Labate's absence.

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing several contracts and municipal appointments. Agenda items include an agreement for Neptune water meter replacements and a public hearing regarding the Southport Pembroke Tower site plan. The commission will also consider police department agreements and board appointments.

• Agreement with Sunstate Meter & Supply, Inc. for Neptune water meters up to $3,772,875 in year one
• MOU for Police Department access to a biometric facial analysis system
• Contract award to Craven, Thompson & Associates, Inc. for Taft Street swale grading
• Purchase of 20 bunker gear sets from Bennett Fire Products Company, Inc. up to $47,040
• Public hearing for the Southport Pembroke Tower site plan

Board of Adjustment

The Pembroke Pines Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider several property variance requests. The agenda includes reviewing two existing cases and two new applications.

• Variance request for 10660 NW 20 Street (Alber Araujo)
• Variance request for 9012 NW 10 Street (Mario Maruriello)
• Variance request for 736 SW 117 Avenue (Edward Kon)
• Variance request for 19347 NW 13 Street (Ulises and Carol Garcia)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a virtual workshop regarding Florida's Facial Recognition Network. The Police Department is scheduled to present information on biometric facial analysis technology. The session includes discussion of a Memorandum of Understanding for system access.

• Presentation on Florida's Facial Recognition Network
• Discussion of MOU for access to Biometric facial analysis system

The City Commission held a virtual workshop to discuss the Pembroke Pines Police Department's use of Florida's Facial Recognition Network. The police presented the system, stating it would be used only for criminal investigations by authorized investigators, with monthly audits. Commissioners discussed concerns about system access, algorithm biases, and third-party monitoring, and public comments were read into the record. No formal decisions were made; the workshop was informational only.

• Held a virtual workshop to discuss facial recognition technology (no formal action taken)
• Police presented the Florida's Facial Recognition Network system for criminal investigations only
• Discussed monthly audits to ensure proper system use
• Commissioner Siple raised concerns about who could use the system
• Commissioner Castillo discussed algorithm biases and a standard operating procedure
• Commissioner Good asked about third-party services and monitoring of DMV images
• Public comments from residents and ACLU of Florida were read into the record

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a workshop to review disaster debris management solicitation packages. A public hearing is scheduled to receive comments on the 2019 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report for community development grants. The agenda also includes several motions to award service contracts and equipment purchases.

• Renewal of Calvin Giordano and Associates agreement for parks maintenance up to $6,845,127 annually
• Awarding sod installation services to Mullings Engineering Services up to $250,000
• Purchase of LPR speed trailers and retrofit kits from Vetted Security Solutions up to $116,300
• Awarding CEI services for water treatment system refurbishment to Carollo Engineers, Inc. up to $318,928
• Purchase of nine FLIR thermal camera kits for the Fire Department up to $50,507

The City Commission adopted the new Land Development Code (Ordinance 2021-02), rezoned two properties (Ordinances 2021-03 and 2021-04), and updated water conservation rules (Ordinance 2021-05). It also approved the CAPER report, a police union contract, and numerous contracts and purchases, including a $250,000 sod installation contract and a $6.8 million parks maintenance renewal.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-02, the new Land Development Code, with an amendment requiring North Perry Airport items to come directly to the Commission (5-0).
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-03, rezoning a 5-acre parcel from A-1 to PUD (3-2).
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-04, adding a townhome zone to Pembroke Shores PUD (3-2).
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-05, updating water irrigation and shortage management rules (5-0).
• Approved Resolution 2021-R-05, the 2019 CAPER report (5-0).
• Approved the collective bargaining agreement with the police union (5-0).
• Approved advertising for disaster debris management and monitoring services, with a reduced bond amount of $500,000 (5-0).
• Approved continuation of the Veterans Memorial Foundation with community volunteers (5-0).

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board is reviewing several land use applications, including variance requests and site plan amendments. Proposed projects include an outdoor dining patio for Village Tavern and expansions for Memorial Same Day Surgery. The board will also discuss combining the March 25 and April 8 meeting dates.

• Variance requests for Bombshells’ Pembroke Pines at 15901 Pines Boulevard
• Site plan application for Southport Pembroke Towers at 2201 North University Drive
• Outdoor dining patio addition for Village Tavern at 14555 SW 2 Street
• Variance request for Tractor Supply Company near Pines Boulevard and SW 196 Avenue
• Site plan amendment for Memorial Same Day Surgery Expansion at 703 North Flamingo Road

The Planning and Zoning Board approved several site plan amendments and variances, including a parking variance for Tractor Supply Company, a signage variance for Bombshell's restaurant, and expansions for Memorial Same Day Surgery and Finger Lickin'. It also transmitted favorable recommendations for the Merrick Square plat and Southport Pembroke Towers to the City Commission. All votes were unanimous except for the Bombshell's signage variance, which passed 4-1.

• Approved consent agenda item MSC 2021-02 for Village Tavern outdoor dining patio (5-0)
• Granted parking variance ZV 2020-09 for Tractor Supply Company to allow 70 spaces instead of 130 (5-0)
• Deferred parking variance ZV 2021-01 for Bombshell's to April 8, 2021 (5-0)
• Granted signage variance ZV 2021-03 for Bombshell's to allow 95.2 sq ft on secondary frontage (4-1)
• Approved site plan amendment SP 2020-07 for Memorial Same Day Surgery expansion (5-0)
• Approved site plan amendment SP 2020-09 for Finger Lickin' restaurant expansion (5-0)
• Approved site plan amendment SP 2020-10 for 16000 Pines Market grocer tenant (5-0)
• Transmitted favorable recommendation for Merrick Square plat (SUB 2020-01) to City Commission (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Pembroke Pines Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider several property variance requests. These items involve seeking permission for land-use deviations at various addresses in the city.

• Variance request: 10660 NW 20 Street
• Variance request: 1051 NW 185 Avenue
• Variance request: 16406 NW 24 Street
• Variance request: 9012 NW 10 Street
• Variance request: 8510 NW 24 Court

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a policy for one-time water and sewer bill credits for residential customers with unusually high usage. The agenda also includes the establishment of a Public Art Program through Ordinance 2020-18. Additionally, several contract amendments and service solicitations are up for approval.

• Ordinance 2020-18: Establishing a Public Art Program and Committee
• One-time water and sewer bill credits for high consumption based on a 150% usage threshold
• Amendment to SRT Supply, LLC agreement for body armor up to $101,000
• Amendment to Florida Technical Consultants, LLC for GIS services up to $148,900
• Awarding broadcast pixel switcher contract to Pro Sound, Inc. for $25,102

The Commission unanimously adopted Ordinance 2020-18 establishing a Public Art Committee and program, and passed on first reading an ordinance requiring electronic filing of campaign finance reports. It also approved a one-time water/sewer high-consumption credit policy and authorized advertising a solid waste collection services RFP, while rejecting amendments to alter the RFP terms. All votes were 5-0 unless noted.

• Adopted Ordinance 2020-18 creating Public Art Committee and program (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-08 on first reading for electronic campaign finance filing (5-0)
• Approved one-time high water consumption credit policy (5-0)
• Approved advertising solid waste collection services RFP (5-0)
• Rejected amendment to keep open market for condominiums in RFP (1-4)
• Rejected amendment to suspend local vendor preference for storm bulk pickup (1-4)
• Approved Consent Agenda including body armor purchase and GIS services (5-0)
• Directed City Attorney to draft resolution urging county to stripe roads citywide (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a virtual workshop to review a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) package. The package covers solid waste, recycling, household hazardous waste, bulk, and yard waste collection services.

• Review of the draft solid waste, recycling, household hazardous waste, bulk & yard waste collection services RFP package

The City Commission held a workshop to review a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for solid waste, recycling, hazardous waste, and bulk/yard waste collection services. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the item was discussion only. The current contract with Waste Pro expires May 31, 2021.

• Reviewed draft RFP for waste collection services (no vote)
• Discussed contract terms, monitoring systems, and transition period (no vote)

City Commission

The City Commission will review several contracts, including a $3 million project for water treatment plant refurbishment. The agenda also includes a second reading of an ordinance to amend land use for 211 townhome units on a 558-acre parcel. Other items involve awarding contracts for school crossing guards and generator installation.

• Awarding $3,078,188 contract for water treatment plant refurbishment
• Second reading of ordinance for 211 townhomes at SW 172 Avenue and Pines Boulevard
• Awarding $573,388.30 contract for school crossing guards
• Awarding $160,316.89 contract for generator installation at Master Lift Station #4
• Approving $77,376.28 Microsoft software purchase for charter schools

The Commission approved the Pines Village Market residences project and the related land use plan amendment, both by a 3-2 vote. It also passed several ordinances on first reading, including a new land development code and water conservation rules, and approved multiple consent agenda items for contracts and grants.

• Approved Pines Village Market residences (3-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 2019-18 land use amendment (3-2)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-02 new land development code on first reading (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-03 rezoning to PUD on first reading (3-2)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-04 Pembroke Shores PUD townhome zone on first reading (3-2)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-05 water conservation on first reading (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-R-03 transportation surtax interlocal agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-R-04 denouncing hate and extremism (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider several development applications, including a site plan for a grocer tenant and a variance request. The board will also discuss combining the February 25, 2021, meeting with the March 11, 2021, meeting.

• Site plan application for 16000 Pines Market Grocer Tenant south of Pines Boulevard and east of Dykes Road
• Variance request for Village of Mayfair (Finger Lickin) at 1458 S Hiatus Road
• Architectural and signage changes for Mia Salon Suite at 300 SW 145 Street
• Color change application for Villas Lakes, south of Taft Street and west of Hiatus Road

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved two consent agenda items: architectural and signage changes for Mia Salon at Pembroke Gardens, and a color change for the Villas Lakes townhouse community. The board also granted a parking variance for the Village of Mayfair shopping center to allow 424 parking spaces instead of the required 456, and deferred a site plan application for the 16000 Pines Market grocer tenant to a time uncertain.

• Approved Mia Salon architectural/signage changes (5-0)
• Approved Villas Lakes color change (5-0)
• Granted parking variance for Village of Mayfair (5-0)
• Deferred SP 2020-10 for 16000 Pines Market grocer tenant to time uncertain
• Excused Alternate Member Lippman from meeting (5-0)
• Combined Feb 25 and Mar 11 meetings (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting to hear annual legislative updates from state officials. The agenda also includes motions to approve several municipal contracts for public safety equipment, utility plant maintenance, and school administration.

• Contract for new exterior storage at city charter schools up to $114,608.53
• Elevator modernization for Pines Place Tower III up to $204,600
• Purchase of 67 Panasonic Toughbooks for police up to $191,672.26
• Purchase of Aqua Guard screens for wastewater treatment up to $220,000
• Approval of 2020-2021 Pembroke Pines Charter School improvement plans and handbooks

Code Compliance Magistrate

The Code Compliance Magistrate is reviewing several code enforcement cases involving inoperable vehicles, property maintenance, and nuisance complaints. The body is also scheduled to certify a lien for $45,750.00.

• Certification of a $45,750.00 lien for 1420 SW 85 Terrace
• Case regarding inoperable vehicles at 12000 NW 13 Court
• Case regarding an inoperable vehicle at 391 SW 190 Avenue
• Property maintenance case at 16198 SW 6 Street
• Nuisance complaint cases on NW 24 Street

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider requests from D.R. Horton, Inc. to change the zoning of the Merrick Square property to allow for townhome development. The board will also review site plan applications for a grocer tenant and market residences near Dykes Road.

• Zoning map change from A-1 to PUD at Pines Boulevard and SW 172 Avenue
• New "SF-5 (Townhome)" zoning text change for Pembroke Shores PUD
• Sign plan application for Pasadena Estates II
• Site plan application for 16000 Pines Market Grocer Tenant
• Site plan application for Pines Village Market Residences

The Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to transmit favorable recommendations to the City Commission for two related D.R. Horton applications: a zoning map change from A-1 to PUD for a 5.179-acre parcel and a zoning text change creating a new SF-5 (Townhome) category for the 23.5-acre Broward County School Board parcel, both part of the Merrick Square project. The board also approved a consent item for Pasadena Estates II monument signs, deferred a site plan for the 16000 Pines Market Grocer tenant to February 11, and transmitted a favorable recommendation for the Pines Village Market Residences site plan (165 townhomes).

• Approved Pasadena Estates II monument signs (unanimous)
• Transmitted ZC 2019-02 rezoning to City Commission with favorable recommendation (unanimous)
• Transmitted ZC 2020-04 SF-5 townhome zoning text change to City Commission with favorable recommendation (unanimous)
• Deferred SP 2020-10 (16000 Pines Market Grocer Tenant) to February 11, 2021 (unanimous)
• Transmitted SP 2020-04 (Pines Village Market Residences) site plan to City Commission with favorable recommendation (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing several contracts and service agreements. Items include large-scale infrastructure projects, vehicle purchases, and utility maintenance. The meeting also includes presentations from the Police Department and the Commission Auditor.

• Contract for roof replacements at various school buildings up to $1,729,979.54
• Purchase of 51 vehicles for Police, Fire, and Planning departments up to $1,682,532
• $224,502 grant award from the Florida Department of Transportation
• Contract for wastewater treatment plant engineering services up to $825,000
• $492,383.55 purchase of emergency vehicle warning equipment

The City Commission approved a consent agenda including a $1.73M roof replacement contract for school buildings, a $1.68M purchase of 51 vehicles, and a $606,440 purchase of two fire rescue trucks. The commission also adopted ordinances on second reading, including recognizing Juneteenth as a city holiday and amending the water supply plan, and passed a rezoning on first reading for a property at 20170 Pines Boulevard. The minutes of the December 16, 2020 meeting were tabled pending correction of a vote record.

• Approved $1,729,979.54 roof replacement contract for school buildings (5-0)
• Approved $1,682,532 purchase of 51 vehicles for police, fire, and planning (5-0)
• Approved $606,440 purchase of two Horton rescue trucks (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance recognizing Juneteenth as a city holiday (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending 10-year water supply facilities work plan (5-0)
• Passed rezoning at 20170 Pines Boulevard on first reading (4-0, mayor abstained)
• Tabled approval of Dec 16, 2020 minutes pending vote correction (5-0)
• Approved legislative appropriation requests prioritizing license plate readers and storm-water pump station (5-0)

City Commission

The Pembroke Pines Police Department will present a summary of recent promotions to leadership positions. The meeting also includes the Pledge of Allegiance.

• Presentation on recent police department promotions

Board of Adjustment

The Pembroke Pines Board of Adjustment is meeting to review applications for property variances. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the December 3, 2020, meeting. This meeting is being held virtually due to COVID-19 protocols.

• Variance request ZV(R) 2020-32 for 20400 SW 51 Street
• Variance request ZV(R) 2020-36 for 7881 NW 11 Court
• Approval of December 3, 2020, meeting minutes