Pembroke Pines public meetings in 2022

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing on the 2021 Community Development Block Grant performance report. The agenda also includes a presentation of the draft Transportation Master Plan and several contract approvals. These items cover senior services, police department equipment, and vehicle purchases.

• Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2021 Community Development Block Grant report
• Agreement with Southwest Focal Point Senior Center totaling $462,059.00
• Purchase of seven 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trucks for $248,619
• Police Department headquarters structural assessment amendment up to $43,250
• Agreement with Florida Technical Consultants, LLC for GIS services up to $200,000

The Commission adopted ordinances updating flood damage protection regulations and affordable housing committee terms. It also approved a structural code assessment for the police and fire department facilities and various city service contracts.

• Approved $43,250 structural code assessment for police and fire facilities (4-1)
• Passed Ordinance 2022-15 updating flood damage protection regulations (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2022-16 updating affordable housing advisory committee terms (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-28 for the FY 2021 CAPER report (5-0)
• Approved $462,059 agreement for older Americans Act services (5-0)
• Approved purchase of seven Chevrolet Silverado trucks not to exceed $248,619 (5-0)
• Approved $163,925 and $29,570 for charter school AC units (5-0)
• Approved $1,750 for a table at the Prestige Club's Disco Fever Annual Gala (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The board will consider several site plan amendments and a variance request for properties on Pines Boulevard. Discussions also include signage updates for Memorial Hospital West and Pollo Tropical. Additionally, the board will review the meeting schedule through June 2023.

• Variance request for Wawa at 7150 Pines Boulevard
• Site plan amendment for Trinity Lutheran Church at 7150 Pines Boulevard
• Site plan amendment for Wawa at 7150 Pines Boulevard
• Site plan amendments for Enterprise Rent-a-Car at 2050 NW 146th Avenue and 12592 Pines Boulevard
• Signage updates for Memorial Hospital West and Pollo Tropical

The Planning and Zoning Board approved several site plan amendments and signage updates, including a new Wawa gas station and a new Trinity Lutheran Church building. The board also approved two Enterprise Rent-A-Car locations and established a meeting schedule through June 2023.

• Approved Master Sign Plan update for Memorial Hospital West (5-0)
• Approved color and signage modifications for Pollo Tropical (5-0)
• Granted variance for Wawa to allow 0' landscaping at rear building setback (5-0)
• Approved Trinity Lutheran Church site plan amendment (5-0)
• Approved Wawa site plan amendment (5-0)
• Approved Enterprise Rent-A-Car site plan at 2050 NW 146th Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Enterprise Rent-A-Car site plan at 12592 Pines Boulevard (4-1)
• Set meeting schedule from January 26 to June 15, 2023 (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review multiple variance applications for properties in Pembroke Pines. The meeting includes old business regarding 16316 NW 11 Street and new requests for addresses on NW 190 Avenue, SW 159 Terrace, and NW 79 Terrace.

• Variance request: 16316 NW 11 Street (Sean & Melissa Wollard)
• Variance request: 2319 NW 190 Avenue (Robert Delfosse)
• Variance request: 1249 SW 159 Terrace (Gregory Guerra)
• Variance requests: 1200 NW 79 Terrace (Dana Kromke)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider rezoning part of the Pembroke Lakes Mall site from Professional Office to General Business to allow for a medical office building and parking structure. The board will also review minor applications regarding signage and color changes for several local businesses.

• Zoning change for a medical office building and parking at Pembroke Lakes Mall
• Exterior façade and signage changes for Pubbelly Sushi (304 SW 145 Avenue)
• Minor façade and signage changes for SPG - Salt Life (421 SW 145 Terrace)
• Color change to Palm Johnson Plaza (701 NW 99 Avenue)

The Board approved façade, signage, and color changes for three local businesses. A requested zoning change for a medical office building at Pembroke Lakes Mall was deferred to a future date.

• Approved façade and outdoor dining expansion for Pubbelly Sushi at 304 SW 145 Avenue (5-0)
• Approved architectural and signage modifications for Salt Life at 421 SW 145 Terrace (5-0)
• Approved color changes for Palm Johnson Plaza at 701 NW 99 Avenue (5-0)
• Deferred zoning change request (PO to B-3) for medical office building at Pembroke Lakes Mall (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing several ordinances and contract renewals. Key items include a large-scale fencing contract for pool expansion and the creation of a new Youth Advisory Board. The agenda also includes approvals for various equipment purchases and service agreements.

• Ordinance 2022-12 to create a new Youth Advisory Board
• Citywide fencing contract for pool expansion up to $2,250,000
• Purchase of a Horton Rescue Truck for up to $421,431
• Emergency outfall pipe lining in Rainbow Lakes up to $31,740
• Purchase of two 2022 Ford Mavericks for up to $53,563.50

The City Commission established a Youth Advisory Board and approved several city contracts and vehicle purchases. The Commission also directed the City Manager to draft a new RFP for bus transportation services instead of renewing the current contract.

• Passed Ordinance 2022-12 to create the Youth Advisory Board (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2022-16 on first reading regarding Affordable Housing Advisory Committee terms (5-0)
• Approved $2.25M contract for citywide fencing with Alexander Design & Build, LLC (5-0)
• Approved purchase of one Horton rescue truck for up to $421,431 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two 2022 Ford Mavericks for $53,563 total (5-0)
• Approved $101,322.88 for Citrix virtual desktop infrastructure maintenance (5-0)
• Approved $166,028 annual contract for counter tops with Granite Tops Industries LLC (5-0)
• Directed City Manager to draft RFP for bus transportation services instead of renewal (4-1)

Planning and Zoning Board

The November 10 meeting was rescheduled to November 17 due to Hurricane Nicole. The agenda included a public hearing regarding a zoning change at Pembroke Lakes Mall to develop a medical office building and parking structure. Other items involved minor facade and signage changes for local businesses.

• Zoning change for a medical office building and parking structure at Pembroke Lakes Mall
• Signage and facade changes for Pubbelly Sushi at 304 SW 145 Avenue
• Signage and facade changes for SPG - Salt Life at 421 SW 145 Terrace
• Color change for Palm Johnson Plaza at 701 NW 99 Avenue

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet on November 3, 2022, to review new business and approve previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes a variance request for the property owned by Sean and Melissa Wollard.

• Variance request ZV(R) 2022-0027 for 16316 NW 11 Street
• Approval of October 6, 2022, meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing several contract approvals and ordinance readings. Proposed items include significant expenditures for police vehicles, building roof replacements, and utility repairs. The meeting also includes a second reading of an amended budget ordinance.

• Purchase of 20 vehicles totaling up to $1,068,543.65
• Roof replacement contracts for city buildings up to $3,695,757.45
• Concrete and asphalt restoration services up to $200,000
• Wastewater lift station repair parts up to $246,146.00
• Second reading of Ordinance 2022-14 for the 2021-22 amended budget

The City Commission approved several high-value contracts, including roof replacements and police vehicles. They also passed an amended budget for fiscal year 2021-22 and authorized a request for a legal opinion regarding the Pines Charter School governing board.

• Awarded roof replacement contracts to Paul Bange Roofing, Inc. ($3,695,757.45) and Grace Roofing & Sheet Metal Enterprise, LLC ($243,337.50) (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 20 Chevy Tahoe vehicles for a total not to exceed $1,068,543.65 (5-0)
• Passed Proposed Ordinance 2022-14 amending the FY 2021-22 budget (5-0)
• Approved $172,363.68 award to ConvergeOne for Cisco security incident response (5-0)
• Authorized request for AG or DOE opinion on adding non-voting advisory members to Pines Charter School board (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 annual agreement with Concrete Works & Paving, Inc. for restoration services (5-0)
• Nominated Mayor Frank C. Ortis to the Florida League of Cities Florida Municipal Insurance Trust Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Approved request for information for comprehensive waste disposal services (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss interlocal agreements for solid waste disposal and recycling with Broward County. The meeting also includes a closed-door session regarding school safety and several items for the consent agenda. These agenda items include various city contracts, medical supply purchases, and bond releases.

• Workshop on interlocal agreements for solid waste disposal with Broward County
• Agreement for a School Resource Officer at Renaissance Charter School costing $127,018
• Purchase of fire rescue medical supplies from Henry Schein up to $79,500 and Medline up to $26,000
• Release of a $1,690,873.90 performance bond for Raintree at Mayfair improvements
• Ratification of an emergency sewer main repair costing $27,410.00

The City Commission approved the consent agenda unanimously (5-0), which included agreements to provide police officers as school resource officers at Renaissance Charter School ($127,018) and Somerset Academy campuses ($346,589), as well as purchases of fire engines ($1.4M), school buses ($407,532), and body-worn camera systems ($159,358). The commission also passed Ordinance 2022-11 on second reading (4-1), updating the land development code fee schedule, and deferred a resolution on solid waste disposal to a future meeting.

• Approved consent agenda with 24 items (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2022-11 updating land development code fees (4-1)
• Approved Douglas Gardens IV and VI site plan (5-0)
• Approved school resource officer agreement with Renaissance Charter School ($127,018)
• Approved school resource officer agreement with Somerset Academy ($346,589)
• Approved purchase of two fire engines ($1,413,285)
• Approved purchase of three school buses ($407,532)
• Deferred Resolution 2021-R-56 on solid waste disposal to next meeting

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a workshop to review interlocal agreements with Broward County. The discussion covers solid waste disposal, recyclable materials processing, and support services. One item involves a second amendment related to Win-Waste Innovations.

• Interlocal Agreement for solid waste disposal and recycling processing authority of Broward County
• Second Amendment to the interlocal agreement with Broward County for solid waste disposal and support services
• Review of service utilization involving Win-Waste Innovations

The City Commission held a workshop to discuss two interlocal agreements (ILAs) with Broward County for solid waste disposal and recyclable materials processing. No formal votes were taken; the workshop was informational only, with commissioners raising concerns about the master plan, governance, and cost thresholds. The city manager was asked to review further and bring the item back.

• No decisions were made; workshop was informational only

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider several miscellaneous requests for property modifications. These include installing electric vehicle charging stations at a Chase Bank and adding a shade canopy at Vera Cadillac. The board will also review color change requests for two apartment complexes.

• Installation of EV charging stations at 390 S Flamingo Road
• Installation of a shade canopy at 300 S University Drive
• Color change for Harbour Cove at 1601 S Hiatus Road
• Color change for Lakes at Pembroke Apartment Homes at 9900 Sheridan Street

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved four consent agenda items: installation of EV charging stations at Chase Bank, a shade canopy at Vera Cadillac, and color changes at Harbour Cove and Lakes at Pembroke apartment complexes. The board also excused an absent member and discussed traffic light timing on Flamingo Road.

• Approved EVgo charging stations at Chase Bank, 390 S Flamingo Road (unanimous)
• Approved shade canopy for new car sales at Vera Cadillac, 300 S University Drive (unanimous)
• Approved color change at Harbour Cove apartments, 1601 S Hiatus Road (unanimous)
• Approved color change at Lakes at Pembroke Apartment Homes, 9900 Sheridan Street (unanimous)
• Excused Member Girello from the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting includes the review of two variance applications for properties in Pembroke Pines. The board will also approve minutes from the August 4, 2022, meeting.

• Variance request ZV(R) 2022-0025 at 17309 SW 8 Street
• Variance request ZV(R) 2022-0026 at 565 SW 198 Terrace
• Approval of August 4, 2022, meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission is conducting a second public hearing to adopt the tentative FY 2022-23 budget and proposed millage rate. The proposal includes an operating millage rate of 5.6690, which is 9.06% above the rolled-back rate. The meeting also addresses various city contracts and site plan approvals.

• Proposed adoption of FY 2022-23 budget and a 5.6690 operating millage rate
• Microsoft software contract award to Crayon Software Experts up to $1,663,049.21
• $295,648.92 payment to the State for emergency medical transportation
• Cabinet projects at Pines Place and Pines Point totaling $156,987
• Site plan approval for Edison Pembroke Residential development

The City Commission unanimously adopted the final millage rate of 5.6690 (9.06% above the roll-back rate) and the FY 2022-23 budget for all city funds. The consent agenda included a $1.66M Microsoft software contract, charter school teaching waivers, and a $156,987 cabinet project. Commissioners also directed staff to begin planning road improvements on 196th and 208th Avenues and to review park emergency PA systems.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-09 setting operating millage rate at 5.6690 and debt service millage at 0.3835 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-10 approving FY 2022-23 budget and five-year capital improvement program (5-0)
• Approved $1,663,049.21 Microsoft software contract with Crayon Software Experts (consent agenda)
• Approved $156,987 cabinet projects for Pines Place and Pines Point (consent agenda)
• Approved Edison Pembroke Residential site plan for height and development (consent agenda)
• Approved facility use agreements with Optimist Clubs and West Pines United Futbol Club (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2022-11 on first reading updating land development fee schedule (4-1)
• Directed administration to begin planning road improvements on 196th and 208th Avenues (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a public hearing to consider re-imposing fire protection special assessments for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The commission will review proposed resolution 2022-R-26, which covers assessment rates and the assessment roll. Assessments are based on property parcel classification and the number of billing units per parcel.

• Public hearing for re-imposing fire protection special assessments for 2022-2023
• Proposed Resolution 2022-R-26 regarding fire service assessment rates and rolls

The City Commission held a public hearing and unanimously approved Resolution 2022-R-26, re-imposing fire protection special assessments for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. No public comments were received. The assessment rates are based on each parcel's classification and billing units.

• Approved Resolution 2022-R-26 re-imposing fire protection special assessments for 2022-2023 (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review several site plan amendments and applications. This includes color changes for shopping centers and a new application for Douglas Gardens IV & VI.

• Site plan amendment for Franklin Academy at 18800 Pines Boulevard
• Site plan application for Douglas Gardens IV & VI at 705 SW 88 Avenue
• Color change request for Auto Harbor at 12600 Pines Boulevard
• Color change request for Cobblestone Plaza at 14802 - 14956 Pines Boulevard
• Site plan amendment for Midas Service Center at 12391 Pembroke Road

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a site plan amendment and special exception for Franklin Academy to expand its campus by adding a gymnasium with 16 classrooms, increasing maximum enrollment from 1,340 to 1,860 students. The board also approved color changes for two shopping centers, transmitted a site plan for two affordable senior housing buildings to the City Commission, and approved a small expansion of a Midas service center. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved Franklin Academy site plan amendment and special exception for expansion to 1,860 students (4-0)
• Approved color change for Auto Harbor shopping center at 12600 Pines Boulevard (4-0)
• Approved color change for Cobblestone Plaza at 14802-14956 Pines Boulevard (4-0)
• Transmitted Douglas Gardens IV & VI senior affordable housing site plan to City Commission with favorable recommendation (4-0)
• Approved Midas Service Center site plan amendment for 1,312 sq ft building addition at 12391 Pembroke Road (4-0)
• Approved combining remaining 2022 board meetings into single monthly meetings (4-0)
• Excused Vice Chairman Lippman and Alternate Member Taylor from the meeting (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is conducting a public hearing to discuss the tentative 2022-23 budget and a proposed operating millage rate of 5.6690. This proposed rate represents a 9.06% increase over the rolled-back rate. The meeting also includes a regular session to consider various city contracts and ordinances.

• Proposed 2022-23 budget and millage rate of 5.6690
• Holiday decorations agreement renewal for $97,490
• AP exam payments for Charter High School up to $123,200
• Dual enrollment payment for Broward College up to $175,000
• Utility contractor change orders in the amount of $77,473.74

The City Commission held a first budget public hearing and adopted a tentative operating millage rate of 5.6690, which is 9.06% above the rolled-back rate, and a debt service millage rate of 0.3835 for fiscal year 2022-2023. The commission also approved the tentative budget for the General Fund, Utility Fund, and all other funds, and adopted the five-year Capital Improvement Program. A proposed ordinance to update the land development code fee schedule failed on a 2-3 vote. The commission also approved a resolution to direct staff to explore purchasing property in the Borluv community for preservation or park use.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-09 on first reading, establishing the operating millage rate of 5.6690 and debt service millage rate of 0.3835 for FY 2022-2023.
• Approved Ordinance 2022-10 on first reading, adopting the tentative budget for FY 2022-2023 and the five-year Capital Improvement Program.
• Approved a motion to direct city staff to contact Borluv and neighboring parcel owners on 196th Avenue to explore purchasing the properties for preservation, open space, or park use.
• Approved a motion to direct the city attorney to prepare an emergency ordinance requiring certain businesses to provide on-site security, with staff to bring a recommended security plan by September 21, 2022.
• Approved the purchase of 51 Lenovo desktop computers and 38 Panasonic Toughbook laptops for the Police Department for up to $163,098.
• Approved the consent agenda, including items such as holiday decorations contract renewal, bus shelter maintenance agreement, and various procurement and contract items.
• Approved Ordinance 2022-12 on first reading, creating a Youth Advisory Board, with an amendment to include Sunshine Law disclosure language on application forms.
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-15 and Resolution 2022-R-16, approving plat note amendments for the Duke Pembroke 'A' and 'B' plats for office, hotel, and residential development.

Special Magistrate

The Level II Special Magistrate is scheduled to hold a hearing regarding various background screening appeals. These cases are being considered pursuant to Section 34.07 of the City's Code of Ordinances.

• Background screening appeal for Jamal Cook
• Background screening appeal for Julius Boyd
• Background screening appeal for Nicholas Webb
• Background screening appeal for Steven L. McBride
• Background screening appeal for Jeffrey Carter

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing several contracts and service amendments. This includes approving school renovations, police equipment purchases, and crossing guard service increases. The meeting also includes a final reading of an ordinance regarding vehicle obstructions.

• Awarding $407,493.42 to Stafford-Smith, Inc. for charter school renovation
• Approving $79,644.25 for Motorola radios for the Police Department
• Increasing crossing guard service contract by $102,183.90
• Adopting ordinance to allow citations for vehicles obstructing a right of way

The City Commission approved a consent agenda including multiple contracts, purchases, and a $2.4 million bond release. They also adopted Ordinance 2022-08 on second reading, allowing citations for obstructing a right of way. A traffic safety study was ordered for the Westfork Plaza exit onto Dykes Road.

• Approved consent agenda with 15 items including $2,426,210 bond release, $407,493 charter school renovation contract, and $414,848 WWTP rehabilitation change order (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-08 on second reading to allow citations for obstructing a right of way (5-0)
• Approved $32,352 for maintenance of 480 Motorola police radios (5-0)
• Approved $79,644.25 for purchase of 8 portable and 1 mobile police radios (4-1, Good dissenting)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-R-23 for UASI grant participation (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2022-R-24 and 2022-R-25 amending charter school budgets (5-0 each)
• Ordered traffic flow and safety study at Westfork Plaza exit onto Dykes Road (5-0)
• Discussed non-renewal of Fletcher Park girls' softball agreement; no decision made

City Commission

Commissioner Iris Siple will conduct a town hall meeting to discuss the requirements of Safe Neighborhood Improvement Districts under F.S. Chapter 163. The meeting is scheduled for August 16, 2022.

• Town hall discussion on Safe Neighborhood Improvement District requirements

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review several site plan applications and a variance request. These include projects for Edison Pembroke Residential, Chick-fil-A at Westfork Plaza, and Chipotle Mexican Grill. The board will also consider amendments to plans for Franklin Academy and Walmart.

• Site plan application: Edison Pembroke Residential near I-75 and Pembroke Road
• Site plan application: Chick-fil-A at 15901 Pines Boulevard
• Variance request: Chipotle Mexican Grill at 8559 Pines Boulevard
• Site plan amendment: Franklin Academy at 18800 Pines Boulevard
• Site plan amendment: Walmart at 12800 Pines Boulevard

The Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to transmit the Edison Pembroke Residential site plan (SP 2021-15) to the City Commission with a favorable recommendation, subject to conditions including approval of the building height and MXD district development, recordation of a shared parking/access agreement, and plat note approval. The board also approved the Chick-fil-A at Westfork Plaza site plan (SP 2021-19) with a 4-1 vote, granted a drive-thru stacking variance for Chipotle, approved a Walmart site plan amendment, and deferred the Franklin Academy site plan amendment to September 8, 2022.

• Transmitted Edison Pembroke Residential site plan (SP 2021-15) to City Commission with favorable recommendation (5-0)
• Approved Chick-fil-A @ Westfork Plaza site plan (SP 2021-19) (4-1)
• Granted variance ZV 2022-0012 for Chipotle Mexican Grill allowing 4 drive-thru stacking spaces instead of 5 (5-0)
• Deferred Franklin Academy site plan amendment (SP 2022-02) to September 8, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Walmart site plan amendment (SP 2022-0005) for 2,523 sq ft addition (5-0)
• Excused Alternate Members Taylor and Zacharias from the meeting (5-0)
• Combined August 2022 Planning and Zoning Board meetings (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Pembroke Pines Board of Adjustment meeting includes the review of minutes from June 2, 2022. The board will also hear several applications for zoning variances at various addresses.

• Variance request for 201 SW 65 Avenue (Carlos Rios)
• Variance request for 8711 Johnson Street (Armando & Susana Toledo)
• Variance request for 1572 NW 182 Way (Chris Sasso)
• Variance requests for 629 SW 168 Lane (Allan Avalos)

City Commission

The Pembroke Pines City Commission is reviewing various appointments and contract renewals. The agenda includes decisions on technology upgrades, facility maintenance, and local arts grants.

• Fifth amendment to Safeguard Services, Inc. janitorial services contract up to $1,568,042.46
• Contract award to Continental Flooring Company for Pines Point Senior Residence flooring ($106,981.38)
• Renewal of holiday decoration agreement with Florida CDI, LLC for $97,490 over five years
• Purchase of access control system upgrade from Safeware, Inc. up to $40,866.59
• Ratification of a $150,000 grant for the Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery and Studio 18 Art Complex

The Commission voted 5-0 to table a proposed ordinance that would make the city responsible for maintaining city-owned sidewalks, trees, and swales, in order to hold a workshop to study financial impacts. The Commission also approved the consent agenda, adopted a smoking ban in parks, and passed a first-reading ordinance allowing citations for obstructing traffic. One item, a holiday decorations contract, was pulled from the agenda by administration.

• Tabled ordinance on city maintenance of sidewalks, trees, and swales for workshop (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts, purchases, and bond releases (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-07 prohibiting smoking in parks on final reading (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2022-08 on first reading to allow citations for obstructing traffic (5-0)
• Pulled holiday decorations contract with Florida CDI, LLC from agenda by administration
• Approved $150,000 arts grant from Florida Department of State
• Awarded camera installation contracts totaling $248,199.54
• Approved $1,568,042.46 janitorial services contract amendment with Safeguard Services

Planning and Zoning Board

The Pembroke Pines Planning and Zoning Board is reviewing multiple quasi-judicial items. These include variance requests for Douglas Gardens IV & VI and outparcels at Pembroke Commons. The board will also consider site plan applications for EZ Express Carwash and Chick-fil-A.

• Variance request for Douglas Gardens IV & VI, 705 SW 88 Avenue
• Variance requests for outparcers at Pembroke Commons, 300 - 700 N University Drive
• Variance request for Sleep Number, 16030 Pines Boulevard
• Site plan amendment for EZ Express Carwash, 181 NW 180 Avenue
• Site plan application for Chick-fil-A at Westfork Plaza, 15901 Pines Boulevard

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a consent item for paint modifications at Douglas Taft Plaza, granted four zoning variances (Douglas Gardens IV & VI, two for Pembroke Commons, and Sleep Number), approved the EZ Express Carwash site plan amendment, and deferred the Chick-fil-A site plan to August 11, 2022. All votes were unanimous except for the two Pembroke Commons variances, which passed 4-1 with Member Girello dissenting.

• Approved Douglas Taft Plaza paint and monument sign modifications (unanimous)
• Granted ZV 2022-05 height variance to 70 ft for Douglas Gardens IV & VI (unanimous)
• Granted ZV 2022-0009 allowing 4 outparcels on 30 acres at Pembroke Commons (4-1)
• Granted ZV 2022-0010 allowing 293.75 ft frontage per outparcel at Pembroke Commons (4-1)
• Granted ZV 2022-0011 allowing 3 wall signs for Sleep Number at 16000 Pines Market (unanimous)
• Approved SP 2021-12 EZ Express Carwash site plan amendment (unanimous)
• Deferred SP 2021-19 Chick-fil-A at Westfork Plaza to August 11, 2022 (unanimous)
• Excused Chairman Rose and Member Gonzalez from the meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct a budget workshop and a public hearing regarding the 2022 CDBG Action Plan. The meeting includes presentations on a school board referendum renewal and water safety. Several contract approvals are also scheduled, ranging from engineering services to school textbook purchases.

• Public hearing to adopt the 2022 CDBG Program Year Action Plan
• Engineering services contract with CPH, LLC up to $3,500,000
• Textbook purchase for charter schools up to $2,023,224
• Establishment of the millage rate for the upcoming TRIM notice
• City Hall access control system upgrade up to $147,526.01

The City Commission held a budget workshop and public hearing, then approved the FY 2022-23 budget, which includes a $5.3 million general fund deficit, a $2.8 million road and bridge fund shortfall, and a $0.6 million utility fund shortfall. The commission also adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including rezoning a 25-acre parcel for mixed-use development and approving a $5.86 million raw water supply line contract. All votes were unanimous except for the Police and Fire Pension Board appointment, which passed 3-2.

• Approved FY 2022-23 budget with $5.3M general fund deficit (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-03 rezoning 25-acre parcel to Mixed Use Development (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-04 creating Edison Pembroke MXD Design Guidelines (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-05 modifying Pembroke Pointe PCD (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-06 rezoning 0.89-acre at 6700 Pembroke Road to B-3 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,863,865.94 raw water supply line contract to Accurate Drilling Systems (unanimous)
• Approved $725,964.94 window/door replacement at Pines Point Senior Residence (unanimous)
• Appointed Gary Arenson to Police and Fire Pension Board (3-2)

Board of Adjustment

The Pembroke Pines Board of Adjustment is scheduled to review multiple applications for property variances. The agenda also includes the oath of office for new member Victor Abbondandolo and the approval of minutes from April 7, 2022.

• Variance request for 875 NW 135th Terrace (Sybil Williams)
• Variance request for 930 SW 108 Avenue (Luis & Ninoska Rivera)
• Variance request for 540 NW 99 Way (Alejandro Viamonte)
• Variance request for 750 NW 85 Way (German Hernandez & Yessinia Barban)
• Variance request for 7861 NW 11 Court (Joel Oceguera)

City Commission

The City Commission will review annual reports from several city boards and hear updates on Broward County property values. The agenda also includes motions for various municipal contracts, including police technology upgrades and school infrastructure improvements.

• Agreement with Weekley Asphalt Paving for road projects up to $808,558.56
• Purchase of a new access control system for the Police Department up to $122,610.17
• Replacement bleachers for Academic Village Charter School up to $130,024.64
• Appeal of a commercial zoning variance denial at 16040 Pines Boulevard
• Flooring installation for Pembroke Pines Charter Schools up to $180,080.90

The Commission voted 4-1 to allow three equal signs not exceeding 120 square feet at 16040 Pines Boulevard, overturning the Planning and Zoning Board's denial of variance ZV 2022-04. The Commission also approved the consent agenda (5-0), a municipal advisory services agreement with Ford & Associates (4-1), and passed a first-reading ordinance prohibiting smoking in parks (5-0).

• Approved Verizon sign variance for 3 signs up to 120 sq ft at 16040 Pines Blvd (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including police access control system ($122,610.17), road resurfacing ($808,558.56), and bleachers ($130,024.64) (5-0)
• Approved 5-year municipal advisory services agreement with Ford & Associates (4-1)
• Ratified MOST grant for special needs summer camp ($116,995) (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2022-07 on first reading prohibiting smoking in parks (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-R-06 amending Broward County solid waste interlocal agreement (5-0)
• Appointed Adriana 'Kit' Jordan to Art & Culture Advisory Board (consensus)
• Directed City Attorney to research rent control and tenant notification options (consensus)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider several quasi-judicial items, including variance requests for a proposed Wawa and Trinity Lutheran Church at 7150 Pines Boulevard. The agenda also includes a site plan amendment for Lexus of Pembroke Pines and exterior modifications for Best Buy.

• Variance request for Trinity Lutheran Church at 7150 Pines Boulevard
• Two variance requests for a proposed Wawa at 7150 Pines Boulevard
• Site plan amendment for Lexus of Pembroke Pines at 16150 Pines Boulevard
• Exterior modifications for Best Buy at 11450 Pines Boulevard

The Planning and Zoning Board approved three variances for a proposed Wawa gas station and new Trinity Lutheran Church at 7150 Pines Boulevard, allowing reduced parking and narrower landscape buffers. The board also approved exterior modifications for Best Buy's pick-up lockers and a site plan amendment for Lexus of Pembroke Pines. All votes were unanimous except the Best Buy approval, which passed 3-2.

• Approved parking variance ZV 2022-0006 for Trinity Lutheran Church, allowing 62 spaces instead of 79 (5-0)
• Approved landscape variance ZV 2022-0007 for Wawa, allowing 4.2' side buffer instead of 10' (5-0)
• Approved landscape variance ZV 2022-0008 for Wawa, allowing 10' street buffer instead of 15' (5-0)
• Approved Best Buy exterior modifications for pick-up lockers at 11450 Pines Blvd (3-2)
• Approved Lexus of Pembroke Pines site plan amendment SP 2022-01 (5-0)
• Appointed Henry Rose as Chairman and Frederick Lippman as Vice Chairman
• Administered oath of office to Frederick Lippman and Saji Zacharias
• Approved April 28, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing several contracts and a public hearing regarding the 2022 CDBG Action Plan. Proposed items include police vehicle purchases, towing service contracts, and school instructional materials.

• $5,193,000 contract for Spring Valley Park and William B. Armstrong Dream Park renovations
• $399,520 award for an armored emergency rescue vehicle
• $419,080 for fencing at Health Park and the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Public hearing regarding the 2022 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan
• Zoning appeal for a residential variance at 6741 SW 13 Street

The Commission approved a $5.19M design-build contract for renovations at Spring Valley Park and William B. Armstrong Dream Park, part of the consent agenda. It also passed first readings of four zoning ordinances related to a 25-acre mixed-use development near Pembroke Road and I-75, and approved a $399,520 armored rescue vehicle purchase. A janitorial services contract increase was approved 4-1, with Commissioner Good dissenting.

• Approved $5,193,000 design-build contract for Spring Valley Park and William B. Armstrong Dream Park (5-0)
• Approved $399,520 armored emergency rescue vehicle purchase from Terradyne Armored Vehicles (5-0)
• Approved $419,080 fencing contracts for Health Park and Wastewater Treatment Plant (5-0)
• Approved $1,568,042.46 janitorial services contract increase with Safeguard Services (4-1)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance 2022-03 rezoning 25 acres to Mixed Use Development (5-0)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance 2022-04 creating Edison Pembroke MXD design guidelines (5-0)
• Approved $129,965 change order for water treatment facility improvements (5-0)
• Approved Walgreens opioid settlement participation agreement (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing several items including major infrastructure projects and various equipment purchases. The agenda also includes board appointments and presentations from state and federal officials.

• $12,508,814 contract for Pines Village water main improvements and septic tank conversion
• Purchase of a new access control system for the Public Services Building up to $120,623.97
• Acquisition of three 2022 Dodge Rams for a total not to exceed $100,539
• $68,787.55 purchase of a mini-caliber SWAT robot
• Appointments to the Diversity and Heritage Advisory Board and Board of Adjustment

The Commission approved a $12.5 million contract for the Pines Village Water Main Improvements Phase II and septic tank conversion, along with a payroll compliance services agreement. It also adopted an ordinance creating Safe Neighborhood Improvement Districts, approved several board appointments, and authorized filing a new opioid litigation complaint. A proposed charter amendment to add city manager qualifications failed.

• Approved $12,508,814 water main improvements contract to Foster Marine Contractors (5-0)
• Approved $169,124.80 payroll compliance services agreement with Zorosta, LLC (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-01 creating Safe Neighborhood Improvement Districts (5-0)
• Approved filing new opioid litigation complaint in Northern District of California (4-1)
• Approved signing opioid settlement participation agreements (5-0)
• Approved $120,623.97 access control system purchase from Safeware, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $100,539 purchase of three 2022 Dodge Rams (5-0)
• Failed charter amendment to require 10 years city manager experience (1-4)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review several zoning text and map changes regarding the Edison Pembroke project near SW 145 Avenue and I-75. The agenda also includes a proposal to replace tennis courts with a pocket park at 1350 St Charles Place.

• Park Place Pocket Park: replacing tennis courts with a pocket park at 1350 St Charles Place
• BP Gas Station: signage and paint modifications at 1650 N University Drive
• Edison Pembroke: zoning text change for office and residential design guidelines
• Edison Pembroke: zoning map change from PCD to MXD to allow more residential units
• Pembroke Pointe: reduction of PCD size from approximately 35 acres to 10 acres

The Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to transmit three related zoning applications to the City Commission with favorable recommendations: a text change creating Mixed Use Development (MXD) design guidelines for the Edison Pembroke property, a map change from Planned Commercial District (PCD) to MXD, and a text change reducing the Pembroke Pointe PCD from ~35 to ~10 acres. The board also approved two consent agenda items: a pocket park at Park Place Condominiums and a BP gas station rebranding at 1650 N University Drive. Organizational items were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda: Park Place pocket park replacing 3 tennis courts (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda: BP gas station paint/signage rebrand at 1650 N University Drive (3-0)
• Transmitted ZC 2021-01 (Edison MXD text rezoning) to City Commission with favorable recommendation (3-0)
• Transmitted ZC 2022-03 (Edison MXD map rezoning) to City Commission with favorable recommendation (3-0)
• Transmitted ZC 2022-04 (Pembroke Pointe PCD reduction) to City Commission with favorable recommendation (3-0)
• Approved transmittal of Annual Board Report to City Commission (3-0)
• Approved combining May meetings into May 26 and June meetings into June 23 (3-0)
• Deferred organizational items (chair/vice chair selection) to next meeting

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing several vendor contracts, including digital signage for charter schools and citywide fencing services. The agenda also includes various proclamations and the approval of charter school improvement plans.

• Citywide fencing vendor pool not to exceed $2,250,000
• Digital signage installation for charter schools up to $373,593
• Cabinet fabrication and installation for the Housing Division up to $750,000
• Agreement with ROK Technologies for cloud services up to $191,184
• Kitchen equipment awards for charter schools, including one for $272,840.34

Planning and Zoning Board

The Board will consider a zoning change to allow a car wash at 6700 Pembroke Road. The meeting also includes variance requests for Westfork Plaza and Verizon at Pines Market. Additionally, the board will review a signage update for Narang Plaza.

• Zoning change from B-2 to B-3 for a car wash at 6700 Pembroke Road
• Variance request for Westfork Plaza at Pines Boulevard and Dykes Road
• Variance requests for Verizon at 16040 Pines Boulevard
• Signage update for Narang Plaza at 8913 Taft Street

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a zoning change from B-2 to B-3 with restrictive covenants for a car wash at 6700 Pembroke Road, transmitting a favorable recommendation to the City Commission. It also granted a variance allowing Verizon to exceed the total wall signage limit at 16040 Pines Boulevard but denied a second variance for a third wall sign. A parking variance for Westfork Plaza was granted after the request was reduced. The board approved the consent agenda item for a new monument sign at Narang Plaza and the March 10 minutes.

• Approved consent agenda: Narang Plaza monument sign replacement (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change for car wash at 6700 Pembroke Road, transmitted to City Commission (unanimous)
• Granted ZV 2022-03: Verizon allowed 162 sq ft wall signage instead of 120 sq ft (4-1)
• Denied ZV 2022-04: Verizon third wall sign request (3-2)
• Granted ZV 2022-01: Westfork Plaza parking variance reduced to 1,281 spaces (4-1)
• Approved March 10, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review three applications for property variances at various locations in Pembroke Pines. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the Annual Board Report.

• Variance request for 8820 NW 15 Court
• Variance request for 6741 SW 13 Street
• Variance request for 1233 SW 167 Avenue
• Discussion of the Annual Board Report

City Commission

The City Commission will certify March 2022 election results and administer oaths of office. The meeting also includes appointments for Vice Mayor and the Board of Adjustment. Additionally, the commission will consider several contracts, including a $2 million project for wastewater plant generators.

• $2,000,000 agreement for two permanent generators at the wastewater treatment plant
• Renewal of NC 4 Street Smart Public Sector LLC contract for $121,775
• Collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 2292
• $231,155 application for senior transportation services
• Purchase of two 2022 Ford Mavericks for $50,570

The Commission certified the March 8, 2022 municipal election results for Districts 1 and 4, with a 4-1 vote. It also approved a 22-acre bald eagle nesting area as a permanent nature preserve, ratified the redistricting ordinance, and passed a first reading for a Safe Neighborhood Improvement District ordinance. All other agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Certified election results for Districts 1 and 4 (4-1)
• Approved 22-acre nature preserve for bald eagle nesting area (5-0)
• Ratified Ordinance 1986 for redistricting (5-0)
• Passed first reading of Safe Neighborhood Improvement District ordinance (5-0)
• Approved $2,000 co-sponsorship for United Way Mayors' Gala (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 co-sponsorship for Broward League of Cities Gala (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $2M CDBG-MIT generators and $121,775 police contract (5-0)
• Appointed Jay D. Schwartz as Vice Mayor for 2022-23 (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a special shade session to discuss pending litigation. The discussion involves the case of City of Pembroke Pines v. City of Hollywood.

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

City Commission

The City Commission will review several contract approvals and public presentations. Key items include an emergency ordinance to re-establish geographic boundaries for four election districts. The commission will also consider various equipment purchases and service agreements.

• Emergency Ordinance 2021-21 to redraw four election district boundaries
• Agreement with Metric Engineering, Inc. for a Transportation Master Plan up to $221,972.85
• Purchase of Fuel Master System heads for not to exceed $138,079.26
• Purchase of 20 police training targets for up to $119,754.58
• MOU between the City and DEA regarding license plate reader data sharing

The Commission adopted Map Alternative #1 for the city's four election districts on second reading, passing as an emergency ordinance (4-1). The Commission also approved a $10,000 donation to Father's M.I.A. Inc. for scholarships, and approved a consent agenda including a license plate reader agreement with the DEA and multiple equipment purchases. A motion to reaffirm the existing district map failed (2-3).

• Adopted redistricting ordinance 2021-21 with Map Alternative #1 (4-1)
• Rejected substitute motion to reaffirm existing district map (2-3)
• Approved $10,000 donation to Father's M.I.A. Inc. for scholarships (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including DEA license plate reader MOU (5-0)
• Approved $221,972.85 contract with Metric Engineering for Transportation Master Plan (5-0)
• Approved $138,079.26 purchase of fuel master system head units (consent agenda)
• Approved $119,754.58 purchase of turning target units for police training range (consent agenda)
• Approved $34,976 purchase of 2022 Dodge Charger for Fire Department (consent agenda)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a site plan amendment for Chick-fil-A at Pembroke Lakes Mall. The meeting also includes reviews of signage changes for local businesses and the creation of a Safe Neighborhood District.

• Site plan amendment for Chick-fil-A at 12203 Pines Boulevard
• Proposed Ordinance 2022-01 for the creation of a Safe Neighborhood District
• Signage and paint changes for We Shuckin at 8913 Taft Street
• Façade and signage changes for Athleta at 400 SW 145 Terrace

Board of Adjustment

The Pembroke Pines Board of Adjustment will meet to review a single variance application. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the February 3, 2022 meeting.

• Variance request ZV(R) 2022-03 for Santiago Exposito at 601 SW 67 Terrace
• Approval of February 3, 2022, Board of Adjustment minutes

City Commission

The Pembroke Pines City Commission is reviewing several contract amendments and vendor awards. Items include updates to the city's enterprise resource planning system and selecting vendors for residential home inspections and repairs.

• $115,323.33 increase for Tyler Technologies ERP system amendment
• Awarding Transportation Master Plan contract to Metric Engineering, Inc.
• $78,078.74 purchase of Microsoft software for city charter schools
• Selection of vendors for residential home inspections and repairs
• $54,235.50 maximum for NetMotion Mobility Software licenses

The Commission approved a small-scale land use amendment for a 7.6-acre site north of Pembroke Road and west of SW 145th Avenue, changing the designation from Office Park to Irregular Residential (46.1 DU/AC) to allow 350 multi-family units. It also adopted a property rights element into the Comprehensive Plan, approved a transportation master plan contract with Metric Engineering, and reaffirmed the existing city redistricting map. A motion to discuss drafting articles of censure against Commissioner Castillo failed on a 2-2 vote with Castillo absent.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-13, land use change to Irregular Residential for 350 multi-family units (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-29, adding Property Rights Adoption Element to Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Awarded RFQ PSEN-21-02 Transportation Master Plan to Metric Engineering, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Traffic Enforcement Agreement with Raintree at Mayfair HOA (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Tyler Technologies amendment, software licenses, and vendor awards (5-0)
• Reaffirmed existing city redistricting map (5-0)
• Rescinded Resolution 3784 on Solid Waste Working Group, reversing position and requesting refund (5-0)
• Motion to discuss censure articles against Commissioner Castillo failed (2-2, Castillo absent)

City Commission

The City Commission will review several contract renewals and technology upgrades, including antivirus software and multi-factor authentication licenses. The agenda also includes approving a plat for the Pines and 72nd property and waiving sewer fees for the Pines Village septic conversion project.

• Acceptance of $80,000 federal grant for body-worn camera program and approval of $129,622 in licensing costs
• Approval of a municipal dedication agreement and plat for the Pines and 72nd property
• Ratification of an emergency purchase for Sophos Antivirus upgrades up to $161,152.50
• Renewal of carbon dioxide purchase from Airgas USA, LLC not to exceed $315,018 annually
• Waiver of sewer connection fees for the Pines Village septic conversion project

The Commission failed to ratify a six-month extension of the towing agreement with A&B Towing Services, then voted to table the item until the City Manager can discuss terms with the vendor. The Commission approved the consent agenda, including the purchase of carbon dioxide, solicitation advertisements, and a body-worn camera grant. It also passed an ordinance on first reading to amend home-based business regulations and approved a solid waste agreement amendment allowing residents to use blue carts for co-mingled waste at an additional $2 per month.

• Failed to ratify the second amendment to the towing agreement with A&B Towing Services (vote 2-3).
• Tabled the towing agreement item until the City Manager discusses with the vendor (vote 5-0).
• Approved the consent agenda, including carbon dioxide purchase, solicitation advertisements, and body-worn camera grant.
• Passed Proposed Ordinance 2021-27 on first reading to amend home-based business regulations (vote 5-0).
• Approved the first amendment to the solid waste agreement with Waste Pro, allowing blue cart use for co-mingled waste at $2/month (vote 5-0).
• Tabled the Community Rating System item for further cost information (vote 5-0).
• Approved the minutes of the February 2, 2022 meeting (vote 5-0).
• Ratified the fourth amendment to the purchase and sale agreement with Providence One Investments (vote 5-0).

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a site plan amendment for electric vehicle chargers at Fountain Square Plaza. The board will also review variance requests for EZ Express Car Wash and minor facade changes for 184th Plaza.

• Site plan amendment for FPL EV Fast Chargers @ Fountain Square Plaza, 15980 Pines Boulevard
• Variance requests for EZ Express Car Wash at 6700 Pembroke Road
• Minor paint changes to facade and monument sign at 184th Plaza, 18450 Pines Boulevard

The Planning and Zoning Board approved all three items on the agenda. It granted a variance for an 80-foot distance separation for outside vacuuming at a proposed EZ Express Car Wash, approved a site plan amendment for six FPL electric vehicle fast charging stations at Fountain Square Plaza, and approved a minor paint change for 184th Plaza. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of January 27, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved MSC 2022-02, 184th Plaza paint change (unanimous)
• Granted ZV 2022-02, EZ Express Car Wash variance for 80-foot separation (unanimous)
• Approved SP 2021-14, FPL EV Fast Chargers site plan amendment (unanimous)
• Excused Member Labate from meeting (unanimous)

Special Magistrate

The Level II Special Magistrate will hold a hearing to consider background screening appeals. The session includes the consideration of an appeal for Armond Stephens pursuant to city ordinance.

• Background screening appeal of Armond Stephens

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet on February 3, 2022, to consider several zoning variance applications. The agenda includes reviewing old business for 6146 SW 191 Avenue and new business for three other properties. These items are presented for board consideration.

• Variance request: 6146 SW 191 Avenue
• Variance request: 651 SW 67 Avenue
• Variance request: 565 SW 113 Lane
• Variance request: 10801 NW 18 Street

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an intent to use a special assessment to recover costs for residential solid waste collection services. The meeting also includes presentations on election district redistricting and several contract approvals for city technology, infrastructure, and services.

• Proposed resolution for residential solid waste collection special assessment
• Contract with Flock Group, Inc. for license plate readers up to $99,000
• Purchase of 116 Lenovo laptops not to exceed $162,458
• Renewal of Cisco SmartNet Total Care up to $101,238.06
• Public transportation grant agreement for $346,940.00

The Commission voted 5-0 against Proposed Resolution 2022-R-03, which would have set the city's intent to use a non-ad valorem special assessment to recover residential solid waste collection costs. The redistricting ordinance (2021-21) was deferred to March 16, 2022, after multiple failed motions to approve specific maps. The Commission approved several other items, including a land use change for a WaWa gas station and an interlocal agreement for opioid settlement funds.

• Rejected Resolution 2022-R-03 for solid waste special assessment (5-0)
• Deferred redistricting ordinance 2021-21 to March 16, 2022 (4-1)
• Approved land use change for WaWa gas station at Trinity Lutheran Church (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 2-acre parcel to B-3 General Business for WaWa (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Broward County for opioid settlement funds (5-0)
• Approved $99,000 Flock Group license plate reader agreement (consent agenda)
• Approved $162,458 purchase of 116 Lenovo laptops (4-0, Mayor absent)
• Approved $346,940 public transportation grant agreement (consent agenda)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review quasi-judicial items including variance requests for Burlington at 16000 Pines Boulevard and a site plan application for ASKAR Plaza. The meeting also includes the selection of a new Chair and Vice Chair.

• Variance requests for Burlington @ 16000 Pines Market, 16000 Pines Boulevard
• Site plan application for ASKAR Plaza at Pembroke Road and SW 87 Way
• Selection of Board Chair (22-0045)
• Selection of Board Vice Chair (22-0046)

The Planning and Zoning Board granted three sign variances for Burlington at 16000 Pines Market, allowing larger lettering, more signage area, and an extra wall sign. The board also approved the ASKAR Plaza site plan for two new buildings with drive-thru restaurants and retail at Pembroke Road and SW 87 Way. Both approvals were unanimous. The board deferred chair and vice chair selections until a new member is appointed and combined its February meetings into one session on February 10.

• Granted ZV 2021-11 allowing 65-inch letter height for Burlington wall sign (unanimous)
• Granted ZV 2021-12 allowing 136 sq ft of wall signage for Burlington (unanimous)
• Granted ZV 2021-13 allowing two wall signs on primary frontage for Burlington (unanimous)
• Approved SP 2021-11 ASKAR Plaza site plan for two buildings with drive-thru restaurants and retail (unanimous)
• Deferred selection of Chair and Vice Chair until new board member appointed (unanimous)
• Combined February meetings to one meeting on February 10, 2022 (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider awarding a disaster debris management contract and approving various software renewals. The agenda also includes authorizing vehicle purchases for city departments and teacher waivers for charter schools.

• Awarding disaster debris management services to CrowderGulf Joint Venture, Inc.
• Approving up to $244,206 for seven new vehicles for police, fire, and recreation
• Authorizing up to $114,322.17 in overtime labor expenses for utility contractor OMI
• Approving bathroom tub upgrades at Pines Point Senior Residence up to $93,100
• Renewing software support contracts with Zones, LLC and vCloud Tech Inc.

The Commission approved the disaster debris management services contract, awarded to CrowderGulf Joint Venture, Inc. as primary contractor with a pool of six backup vendors. It also approved a $200,000 FDEP grant for the seepage management stormwater pump station project, authorized a lawsuit over defective charter school roofing, and deferred the Toshiba copier contract renewal and the Broward County solid waste interlocal agreement for further review.

• Approved disaster debris management contract to CrowderGulf Joint Venture, Inc. with 6 backup vendors (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 FDEP grant for seepage management stormwater pump station (5-0)
• Authorized lawsuit against BGA, Inc., Trademark Sealants, and ITW Polymer Sealants over charter school roof coating (5-0)
• Deferred Toshiba Business Solutions copier contract renewal to next meeting (4-1)
• Deferred Broward County solid waste interlocal agreement for workshop (5-0)
• Approved sale of .13 acres at US 27 and Sheridan St. to OM Sakthi Trust LLC (5-0)
• Approved updated building permit fee schedule (5-0)
• Approved $1,500 co-sponsorship for Prestige Club's Speakeasy Grand Gala (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review multiple applications for property variances at various locations in the city. The agenda also includes selecting a Vice Chairman and approving minutes from the December 2, 2021 meeting.

• Variance request for 9530 NW 10 Street (Case 22-0010)
• Variance requests for 20801 NW 14 Street (Case 22-0011)
• Variance request for 20851 NW 14th Street (Case 22-0012)
• Variance request for 8210 Pasadena Boulevard (Case 22-0013)
• Variance request for 21661 NW 8th Court (Case 22-0014)