Pembroke Pines public meetings in 2023

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to address the District 4 vacancy following Commissioner Angelo Castillo's resignation. The discussion includes possible action regarding a special election for the seat.

• Discussion of District 4 vacancy due to Commissioner Angelo Castillo's resignation
• Proposed Resolution 2023-R-49 regarding a Special Election for District 4

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider several miscellaneous requests regarding building colors, signage, and facades. The board will also conduct a quasi-judicial hearing regarding a site plan application for Tuscan Springs (AKA Skyrise Townhomes).

• Site plan application for Tuscan Springs (AKA Skyrise Townhomes) south of Pines Boulevard
• Color change request for SmartStop Self Storage at 18804 Pines Boulevard
• Façade and signage changes for SPG - South Moon Under at 506 SW 145 Terrace
• Color modifications for Univida Medical Center at 1800 N Flamingo Road
• Refacing of community entrance signs throughout the Pembroke Falls PUD

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review multiple variance requests for properties in Districts 2 and 3. The board will also discuss potentially rescheduling the January 4, 2024 meeting to combine it with the February 1, 2024 meeting.

• Variance request: James Hort, 1420 NW 86 Terrace
• Variance request: Yohandy & Yoandy Ramos, 8761 NW 14 Street
• Variance request: Yamile Clark, 1101 NW 173 Avenue
• Variance request: Alcibiades A Angulo, 16347 NW 19 Street
• Variance request: Victor Alvarez, 16258 NW 17 Court

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the 2022 Community Development Block Grant performance report. The meeting includes presentations on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and recognition of a local middle school golf team. The agenda also contains several contract approvals for technology, utilities, and infrastructure.

• $723,250 contract for site work at the Equipment and Machinery Building
• $462,059 agreement with Area Agency on Aging of Broward County
• $325,000 for wastewater lift station repair parts from Smith & Loveless, Inc.
• $225,342.50 for resurfacing the track at Academic Village Charter School
• Public hearing for the 2022 Community Development Block Grant report

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a substantial amendment to the 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan. The meeting also includes several consent agenda items involving police grants, school resources, and infrastructure maintenance.

• Public hearing for CDBG Action Plan Proposed Resolution 2023-R-40
• Police Department FY2023 JAG Program award of $27,020
• Agreement with Weekley Asphalt Paving, Inc. for wastewater plant entrance up to $132,517.29
• Purchase of 50 sets of bunker gear from Bennett Fire Products Company, Inc. up to $167,176.25
• Award of police laser equipment to Lawmen's & Shooters' Supply, Inc. up to $86,034

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review a color change request for the Flamingo Pines Shopping Center. The board will also conduct a quasi-judicial review of a site plan application for Pollo Campero located near N University Drive.

• Flamingo Pines Shopping Center (12550 Pines Boulevard): color change request
• Pollo Campero (300 - 700 N University Drive): site plan application

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review several property variance requests. These include old business regarding James Hort and new business involving multiple residential properties.

• Variance for James Hort at 1420 NW 86 Terrace
• Variance for Sheron Tyrell at 16172 NW 21 Street
• Variance for Paige Turner at 2338 NW 162 Terrace
• Variance for Yohandy & Yoandy Ramos at 8761 NW 14 Street
• Variance for Jeffrey Boyer at 9840 SW 8 Street

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing several consent agenda items including utility management services, park maintenance, and kitchen equipment for charter schools. The meeting also includes presentations for police promotions and community recognition certificates.

• Agreement with Hydrocorp Inc. for water system cross connection control up to $357,495
• Award of IFB # ED-23-06 for kitchen equipment for charter schools to Allure Hospitality Suppliers, Douglas Equipment, and Quality Galore LLC
• Award of IFB # RE-23-03 for parks tree trimming services to Tropical Touch Garden Center, Inc. for an annual amount not to exceed $96,770
• First amendment to agreement with A.J. Panzarella & Recycling Services for grit and screenings disposal
• Approval of twenty vendors for the RFQ # PL-23-01 General Contractors for Home Repair Projects

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a closed-door session on school safety and a regular meeting for city business. The agenda includes several presentations and the consideration of various municipal contracts. Proposed items include infrastructure repairs, educational material purchases, and public safety equipment.

• Water main replacement contract with Killebrew, Inc. up to $461,895.50
• Cambridge testing material purchase for charter schools up to $280,954.60
• Drone replacement program grant agreement for $20,404.00
• Sewer pipe rehabilitation with Inliner Solutions, LLC up to $39,679.20
• Fire rescue medical supplies purchase from BSO up to $187,350.00

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will meet to consider a site plan application for Pollo Campero. The board will also review a request for a color change at an existing shopping center near Pines Boulevard.

• Site plan application for Pollo Campero at 300 - 700 N University Drive
• Color change request for Westfork and Paraiso Park north of Pines Boulevard

Board of Adjustment

The Pembroke Pines Board of Adjustment will select a chairman and vice chairman and approve minutes from September 7, 2023. The board will also consider multiple variance requests for various properties.

• Variance requests for 11440 NW 23 Street
• Variance requests for 662 SW 159 Drive
• Variance requests for 1420 NW 86 Terrace
• Variance requests for 19162 NW 23 Court
• Variance requests for 16227 NW 19 Street and 101 SW 64 Avenue

City Commission

The commission is conducting a second public hearing to discuss the proposed 2023-24 budget and millage rate. This includes a proposed operating millage rate of 5.6690, which is 8.91% above the rolled-back rate. The meeting also covers several departmental contract approvals.

• Proposed 2023-24 budget and operating millage rate of 5.6690
• Purchase of 50 ballistic shields for the Police Department up to $348,250
• Police practice and duty ammunition purchase not to exceed $227,749.64
• Quicklime purchase change order increasing the annual amount to $1,632,330
• Site work contract for the Equipment and Machinery Building up to $723,250

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider quasi-judicial site plan applications for two developments. The board will also discuss changing the start time for the October 12, 2023, meeting.

• Site plan application for Tuscan Springs (AKA Skyrise Townhomes) south of Pines Boulevard and west of SW 184 Avenue
• Site plan application for West Pines Plaza on the south side of Pines Boulevard and west of SW 186 Avenue
• Proposal to move the October 12, 2023, meeting start time from 6:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct public hearings regarding fire protection and nuisance abatement assessments for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Additionally, the commission will hold a first reading of an ordinance concerning water and sewer service boundaries.

• Public hearing for fire protection special assessments (Resolution 2023-R-33)
• Public hearing for nuisance abatement assessments (Resolution 2023-R-34)
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-12 regarding water and sewer regulations

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review several variance requests for residential properties. These items include old business regarding Martha Camba and new business involving various property owners across the city.

• Variance request: Martha Camba, 11440 NW 23 Street
• Variance request: Jose Duran, 500 NW 86 Avenue
• Variance request: Marta De La Pezuela, 18652 NW 23 Street
• Variance request: Albert & Stacey Abello, 662 SW 159 Drive
• Variance request: Eduardo Gomez, 19454 NW 24 Place

City Commission

The City Commission is conducting a first public hearing to discuss the proposed 2023-24 budget and millage rates. The proposal includes an operating millage rate of 5.7115, which is 9.73% above the rolled-back rate. The meeting also covers various city contracts and a zoning amendment.

• Proposed operating millage rate of 5.7115 (9.73% above rolled-back rate)
• Purchase of bleachers for Pembroke Shores YMCA Family Center up to $148,000
• Generator replacement at Pines Point Administration up to $160,875
• Police training facility concrete slab contract up to $96,250
• Re-zoning of 5.2-acre parcel from B-3 to R-TH for 54 units

The City Commission held a first public hearing to adopt a tentative budget and millage rates for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The Commission also approved the naming of a city avenue to honor a police officer.

• Adopted Operating Millage Rate of 5.6690 and Debt Service Millage Rate of 0.3410 (5-0)
• Passed Proposed Ordinance 2023-11 on first reading to adopt the FY 2023-2024 budget and five-year capital improvement program (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-R-36 naming NW 184th Avenue as Officer Charlie Herring Avenue (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to choose between two options for emergency solid waste disposal services. Option A involves a second amendment to an interlocal agreement with Broward County, while Option B involves entering into an agreement with Waste Connections of Florida.

• Selection of emergency solid waste disposal option: Resolution 2023-R-08 (Broward County) or agreement with Waste Connections of Florida
• Shade session to discuss pending litigation against the City of Hollywood
• Executive session to discuss labor matters

The City Commission voted to enter into a 3-year agreement with Waste Connections of Florida, Inc. for solid waste disposal services. This decision was made instead of adopting a proposed amendment to an interlocal agreement with Broward County.

• Approved agreement with Waste Connections of Florida for solid waste disposal services (5-0)

City Commission

The Pembroke Pines City Commission is holding a workshop and special meeting to discuss and vote on two solid waste disposal agreements with Broward County, and to receive a presentation on the proposed 2023-2024 budget. The commission will consider adopting resolutions approving the second amendment to the existing interlocal agreement with Broward County for waste disposal and support services, and a new interlocal agreement for the Solid Waste Disposal and Recyclable Materials Processing Authority. The meeting also includes a request for a closed-door attorney-client session to discuss pending litigation with the City of Hollywood.

• Vote on Resolution 2023-R-08: Approves second amendment to interlocal agreement with Broward County for solid waste disposal and support services (WIN-Waste Innovations).
• Vote on Resolution 2023-R-27: Approves interlocal agreement for Solid Waste Disposal and Recyclable Materials Processing Authority of Broward County.
• Workshop discussion on the second amendment to the solid waste interlocal agreement, including rate increases effective July 3, 2023.
• Workshop discussion on the new interlocal agreement for the Solid Waste Authority, including estimated municipal contributions.
• Closed-door attorney-client meeting to discuss pending litigation: City of Pembroke Pines v. City of Hollywood (Case Nos. 18-015330, 01-014030, 18-002017).

The City Commission rejected a proposed interlocal agreement for solid waste disposal and recyclable materials processing with Broward County. The Commission instead voted to send a professional staff member as a non-voting delegate to the solid waste authority. A separate resolution regarding a second amendment for solid waste disposal was deferred to a later meeting.

• Rejected Proposed Resolution 2023-R-27 regarding the Broward County solid waste and recyclable materials processing agreement (5-0)
• Approved sending a professional staff member as a non-voting delegate to the solid waste authority meetings (5-0)
• Deferred Proposed Resolution 2023-R-08 regarding the second amendment to the interlocal agreement for solid waste disposal to August 30, 2023 (5-0)

City Commission

Vice Mayor Iris A. Siple will host a town hall meeting to present and discuss information about the incinerator project. The meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2023, at 7:00 PM.

• Town hall meeting regarding the incinerator project

Planning and Zoning Board

The board will consider quasi-judicial items including variance requests for Wawa and Palm Square Shoppes. The agenda also includes a site plan amendment for SFDC Building C and signage changes for Sunglass Hut.

• Variance request for Palm Square Shoppes at 1460 - 1490 S Palm Avenue
• Multiple variance requests for Wawa at 7150 Pines Boulevard
• Site plan amendment for SFDC Building C at 20421 Sheridan Street
• Façade and signage changes for Sunglass Hut at 527 SW 145 Terrace
• Statue installation at Franklin Academy, 18800 Pines Boulevard

The board approved a parking variance for Palm Square Shoppes and granted miscellaneous requests for a statue at Franklin Academy and signage for a Sunglass Hut. The board also heard three variance requests regarding signage for a proposed Wawa location.

• Approved installation of life-size Benjamin Franklin statue at 18800 Pines Boulevard
• Approved facade and signage changes for Sunglass Hut at 527 SW 145 Terrace
• Approved parking variance for Palm Square Shoppes to allow 52 spaces instead of 64

City Commission

The City Commission will review annual reports from the Planning & Zoning Advisory Board and the Board of Adjustment. The meeting includes several board appointments and a series of contract approvals for city services, equipment, and infrastructure.

• Purchase of office furniture from JC White Architectural Products not to exceed $40,136.46
• Award of West Campus Charter School fencing contract to Techgroupone, Inc. for up to $197,978
• Agreement with MKI Services, Inc. for water treatment plant drive units not to exceed $571,357.00
• Purchase of emergency vehicle warning equipment for police vehicles not to exceed $78,920
• Purchase of a 2023 Ford Transit T-250 cargo van for the police department up to $46,453

The City Commission approved the first reading of an ordinance to create the Pembroke Shores Property Owners’ Association Neighborhood Improvement District. The Commission also adopted a resolution urging Broward County to study lead concentration levels around North Perry Airport.

• Passed Proposed Ordinance 2023-07 on first reading to create the Pembroke Shores Property Owners’ Association Neighborhood Improvement District (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-R-25 urging Broward County to fund and implement a study on lead concentration levels around North Perry Airport (4-0, 1 absent)

Board of Adjustment

The meeting includes the approval of June 2023 minutes and a review of several land use variance applications. The board will consider both old and new business regarding specific properties in the city.

• Variance requests for 2336 NW 189 Avenue
• Variance request for 19483 SW 68 Street
• Variance requests for 16264 NW 20 Street
• Variance requests for 976 SW 159 Way
• Variance requests for 1062 SW 159 Drive

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing several contracts, including road resurfacing and police equipment purchases. The agenda also includes presentations on the mobility surtax program and disaster assistance.

• Agreement with Weekley Asphalt Paving, Inc. for paving in Holly Lake, Honeywoods, Chapel Trail Pasadena Estates I & II, and Pembroke Lakes up to $4,423,860.49
• Purchase of a 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 for the Police Department up to $56,150
• Purchase of 28 BolaWraps for the Police Department up to $44,992.14
• Ratification of emergency sewer line repairs at 8800 S. Pasadena Blvd and 2060 NW 81st Ave up to $81,195.00
• Presentation on the Mobility Advancement Program (MAP) surtax program update

The City Commission approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering multiple service contracts, equipment purchases, and infrastructure repairs. The meeting also included presentations on transportation surtax projects and SBA disaster loans.

• Approved $216,155 agreement with Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 for Police Department not to exceed $56,150 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 28 BolaWrap remote restraint devices not to exceed $44,992.14 (5-0)
• Ratified two emergency sewer line repairs not to exceed $81,195.00 (5-0)
• Awarded NetApp Centralized Storage Solution contract to Presidio Networked Solutions, LLC not to exceed $216,770.63 (5-0)
• Approved sanitary sewer force main repairs with R&M Service Solutions, LLC not to exceed $165,001.10 (5-0)
• Awarded network cameras contract to Netsync Network Solutions, Inc. not to exceed $84,221.57 (5-0)
• Approved SRO summer school agreement with School Board of Broward County (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the 2023 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan. The agenda also includes several motions to approve contracts for utility upgrades, park improvements, and school services.

• Purchase of sewage lift station pumps from Smith & Loveless, Inc. up to $2,621,844.00
• Drainage improvements at Silver Lakes Park South by American Forza Construction, LLC up to $166,635
• Contract for YMCA Aquatic Center parking lot lighting with Davco Electrical Contractors Corp. up to $123,239.60
• Purchase of mulch from Eastcoast Mulch for an annual amount not to exceed $350,000
• Public hearing on the 2023 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan

The City Commission approved several procurement items via the Consent Agenda, including significant infrastructure and school-related expenses. The commission also held a public hearing regarding the 2023 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan.

• Approved purchase of sewage lift station pumps from Smith & Loveless, Inc. (max $2,621,844.00)
• Approved water treatment plant polymer room design by Chen Moore and Associates (max $34,645.00)
• Awarded YMCA Aquatic Center parking lot lighting update to Davco Electrical Contractors Corp. (max $123,239.60)
• Approved purchase of eight Fire Rescue Stair-Pro medical chairs from Stryker Sales, LLC (max $40,005.84)
• Awarded Pines Point Leasing Office bathroom remodel to Dan Enterprises, LLC (max $85,719.72)
• Approved SRO summer school agreement with Renaissance Charter School for 2022-2023
• Approved as-needed mulch purchase from Eastcoast Mulch (annual max $350,000)
• Approved adding four early release days to the 2023-2024 Pembroke Pines Charter Schools calendar

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review several consent agenda items including electrical station installations and signage changes. The board will also discuss a proposed code amendment regarding alcohol sales and special exception processes.

• Installation of 10 Level 2 charging stations at Pembroke Lakes Mall, 11401 Pines Boulevard
• Façade and signage changes for Love Sac at 416 SW 145 Terrace
• Canopied or covered self-storage parking at Florida Secured Storage, 19701 Sheridan Street
• Façade and signage changes for Lululemon Athletica at 14564 SW 5 Street
• Code amendment regarding Alcohol Sales and Night Club Requirements

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the installation of 10 electric vehicle charging stations at Pembroke Lakes Mall. The board also approved facade and signage changes for LoveSac and Lululemon at the Shops at Pembroke Gardens, and the addition of canopied parking at Florida Secured Storage.

• Approved installation of 10 Level 2 EV charging stations at Pembroke Lakes Mall (5-0)
• Approved facade and signage changes for LoveSac at 416 SW 145 Terrace (5-0)
• Approved conversion of 134 uncovered to 112 canopied self-storage spaces at 19701 Sheridan Street (5-0)
• Approved architectural and signage modifications for Lululemon at 14564 SW 5 Street (5-0)
• Approved May 11, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Excused absences for Vice Chairman Lippman and Alternate Member Zacharias (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will review annual reports from several city boards during a workshop. During the regular meeting, commissioners will consider contracts for police department security upgrades and fire alarm replacements at West Campus Charter School. The agenda also includes software renewals and emergency sewer line repairs.

• Amendment to increase Police Department access control system agreement by $228,974.13
• Contract award for fire alarm replacement at West Campus Charter School up to $337,900.40
• Adobe software license renewal with vCloud Tech Inc up to $41,712
• Ratification of emergency sewer line repairs not to exceed $82,370.00
• Award of charter school gate openers contract up to $49,924.27

The City Commission approved several contracts via the consent agenda, including police department security upgrades and emergency sewer repairs. The meeting also included annual reports from various city advisory boards and several community proclamations.

• Approved $228,974.13 for police department access control system upgrades
• Ratified $82,370.00 for three emergency sewer line repairs
• Approved Adobe software license renewal not to exceed $41,712
• Approved charter schools gate openers contract not to exceed $49,924.27
• Approved 2023-24 agreement for Florida State University Charter Elementary School
• Approved May 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Established budget and assessment hearing dates for September 2023
• Pulled exterior painting contract for East Campus Charter School from agenda

Board of Adjustment

The Pembroke Pines Board of Adjustment is scheduled to review several variance requests for various properties. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the May 4, 2023, meeting.

• Variance request for 6146 SW 191 Avenue
• Variance request for 18851 NW 24 Court
• Variance request for 2336 NW 189 Avenue
• Variance request for 1101 NW 79 Way
• Variance request for 16318 NW 17 Court

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing several items including land use changes and infrastructure contracts. This includes a first reading of an ordinance to re-zone a parcel near Pines Boulevard and the approval of various city service agreements.

• First reading of Ordinance 2023-03 to re-zone 5.2 acres from business to residential townhouses
• Contract award to Weekley Construction, Inc. for parking lot renovations up to $758,753
• Sole source purchase of Motorola radios for the Fire Department up to $699,563.04
• Ratification of emergency electrical repairs at Pembroke Shores Park up to $200,000
• Amendment to Compass Group USA contract increasing charter school meal prices by $0.29 per person

The City Commission approved several infrastructure and equipment purchases via the consent agenda, including parking lot renovations and a boom lift. The board also approved mental health service plans for city charter schools.

• Approved $758,753 contract to Weekley Construction, Inc. for Academic Village Campus / FSU Elementary Campus parking lot renovations (5-0)
• Approved purchase of JLG 450 AJ articulating boom lift from Kelly Tractor Co. not to exceed $104,495 (5-0)
• Ratified emergency electrical fire repair at Pembroke Shores Park by C. Davis Electric Co., Inc. not to exceed $205,000 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of sodium hydroxide from Univar Solutions USA, Inc. not to exceed $30,090 annually (5-0)
• Approved 2022-23 and 2023-24 mental health assistance and service plans for city charter schools (5-0)
• Approved solicitation for NetApp centralized storage solution and City Connect newspaper services (5-0)
• Approved lease renewal for Choices for Life, Inc. and potassium phosphate delivery from Nalco Company, LLC (5-0)
• Released $55,047.70 performance bond for Tractor Supply Company landscape permit (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a site plan amendment for Dunkin Donuts. The board will also review minor façade and signage changes for Laser Away and Kendra Scott. Additionally, staff will discuss the June meeting schedule.

• Site plan amendment for Dunkin Donuts at 9901 Pines Boulevard
• Minor façade and signage changes for Laser Away at 14541 SW 5 Street
• Minor façade and signage changes for Kendra Scott at 406 SW 145 Terrace
• Approval of April 13, 2023, meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Board approved site plan amendments and modifications for LaserAway, Kendra Scott, and Dunkin Donuts. The board also adjusted the June meeting schedule and excused a member's previous absence.

• Approved facade and signage changes for LaserAway at 14541 SW 5 Street (5-0)
• Approved facade and signage changes for Kendra Scott at 406 SW 145 Terrace (5-0)
• Approved site plan amendment for Dunkin Donuts at 9901 Pines Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the April 13, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Excused Alternate Member Taylor from the April 13, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Rescheduled June meeting from June 15, 2023 to June 8, 2023 (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Pembroke Pines Board of Adjustment will review several variance applications. These requests involve property adjustments for various addresses within the city.

• Variance request at 2471 NW 187 Avenue
• Variance request at 838 SW 173 Avenue
• Variance request at 7571 NW 1 Court
• Variance request at 1674 SW 158 Terrace
• Variance request at 19010 SW 4 Street

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a resolution to purchase approximately 3.923 acres of real property from VD Homestead LLC. The meeting also includes discussions regarding updates to the 1983 Traffic Engineering Agreement with Broward County.

• Resolution 2023-R-12: Purchase of ~3.923 acres from VD Homestead LLC
• Award of ITQ # RE-23-02 for fencing at various city parks to Techgroupone, Inc. ($41,143.95)
• Award of IFB # PSPW-23-09 for charter school stairway replacements to Bejar Construction, Inc. ($525,261.45)
• Award of IFB # PSPW-22-04 for East Campus Administration Building HVAC and renovation to Bejar Construction, Inc. ($1,330,352.65)
• FEMA/FDEM subaward for Watershed Management Plan via FAU ($150,000)

The City Commission approved the purchase of approximately 3.93 acres of real property from VD Homestead LLC, located south of Pines Boulevard and west of Southwest 196th Avenue, for $3.9 million. The resolution was adopted 5-0 after a friendly amendment to include the appraisal amount. Several other items were approved on the consent agenda, including contracts for stairway replacements, HVAC renovation, and a School Resource Officer agreement. Two agenda items were pulled: Item 8 (fencing contract) by administration and Item 10 (WM Recycling site plan) by the applicant for deferral to June 21, 2023.

• Approved purchase of 3.93 acres for $3.9M (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 10 items (5-0)
• Approved $525,261.45 for charter school stairway replacements
• Approved $1,330,352.65 for HVAC replacement and renovation
• Approved $150,000 FEMA grant for watershed management plan
• Approved School Resource Officer agreement for 2022-2023 school year
• Item 8 (fencing contract) pulled by administration
• Item 10 (WM Recycling site plan) deferred to June 21, 2023

City Commission

The City Commission is considering several municipal actions including public works bids, software agreements, and service renewals. Items include water treatment plant improvements, fire rescue equipment purchases, and community center renovations.

• Water Treatment Plant polymer room design proposal up to $34,645.00
• Purchase of one 2025 Fire Rescue truck for up to $391,937.65
• Southwest Village Community Center roof and mechanical equipment replacement up to $463,980
• Charter Schools entry modifications contract up to $1,012,765.45
• Freshservice IT Service Management software purchase up to $155,550

The City Commission approved several service contracts, including a $1M charter school entry modification project and a $391,937 fire rescue truck. The Commission also adopted a resolution for mobility improvements on 72nd Ave and joined the 'Veteran Friendly City' pilot program.

• Approved $1,012,765.45 contract for charter school entry modifications (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 fire rescue truck for $391,937.65 (5-0)
• Approved $463,980 for Southwest Village Community Center roof and mechanical equipment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-R-10 for 72nd Ave mobility improvements (5-0)
• Approved MOU with United Way of Broward County for 'Veteran Friendly City' pilot program (5-0)
• Approved $596,252.54 for sanitary sewer in-flow abatement services (5-0)
• Approved $214,000 software agreement with Live Earth, LLC (5-0)
• Pulled Item 6 regarding water treatment plant polymer room improvements from agenda

Planning and Zoning Board

The board will consider a zoning change to allow for the Skyrise Townhomes development on 5.20 acres near Pines Boulevard and SW 184 Avenue. Other items include site plan updates for Chipotle on Pines Boulevard and HCA Florida University Hospital. The agenda also includes a request to convert part of SW 136 Avenue into a walking trail and park.

• Zoning change for Skyrise Townhomes (54 units) near Pines Blvd and SW 184 Ave
• Site plan amendment for Chipotle at 8559 Pines Boulevard
• Site plan application for HCA Florida University Hospital Pembroke Pines FSER
• Conversion of SW 136 Avenue right-of-way to a walking trail and linear park
• Plat application for Skyrise Townhomes

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a request to convert a vacated right-of-way into a linear park and walking trail. The board also held a public hearing regarding a zoning change for a proposed townhouse development.

• Approved conversion of vacated SW 136 Avenue right-of-way to a walking trail and linear park (5-0)
• Approved February 9, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review several new business items regarding property variances. These requests involve various residential properties located throughout the city.

• Variance request for 16156 SW 16 Street (Elena Aidova)
• Variance request for 8301 NW 11 Court (Nancy Hurtado)
• Variance request for 341 SW 66 Avenue (Carlos Casely)
• Variance request for 8690 Pasadena Boulevard (Eduardo deJesus)
• Variance request for 10820 NW 18 Street (Venessa Flores)

City Commission

The City Commission will address several items including a second amendment to the Broward County solid waste disposal agreement. The agenda also includes various contract approvals for utilities, emergency generator replacements, and school service agreements.

• Second amendment to interlocal agreement with Broward County for solid waste disposal
• Purchase of carbon dioxide from Airgas USA, LLC not to exceed $329,280
• Replacement of emergency generator at Pines Point by All Florida Contracting Services for up to $318,150
• Application for general revenue contract for senior transportation totaling $216,155
• Agreement with Children Services Council for special needs summer program of $161,587

The City Commission approved a plan to convert street lights to LED fixtures for an estimated annual savings of over $185,000. Other key actions included updating the city's Green Plan and approving a plat note amendment for a South Broward Hospital District facility.

• Approved conversion of street lights to LED fixtures for estimated annual savings of $185,000 (5-0)
• Approved Green Plan update (5-0)
• Approved plat note amendment for South Broward Hospital District ancillary facility (5-0)
• Appointed Iris A. Siple as 2023-2024 Vice Mayor (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-R-09 supporting the 2023 JCC Maccabi Games (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-02 regarding board member quorum rules (4-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $318,150 emergency generator replacement and $329,280 carbon dioxide purchase (5-0)
• Appointed Shauna Hicks-Lee to the Charter Review Board

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing several items including a second reading of an ordinance to create a medical district at the City Center. The agenda also includes multiple contract approvals for police software, utility services, and school programming.

• Ordinance 2023-01: Modifying City Center MXD guidelines to create a medical district and permit 150 additional units
• Purchase of Toro Multi Pro 5800-G sprayer for $71,674.88
• Agreement with Hydro Corp Inc. for water system management up to $290,000
• Police Department renewal of Graykey forensic software up to $30,795
• Acceptance of COVID-19 emergency relief grants for Charter Schools up to $1,559,858.06

The Commission approved updates to the City Center Mixed Use Development guidelines to establish a medical district and add 150 units. The board also passed a resolution opposing state bills regarding solid waste management and approved several municipal contracts.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-01 to create a medical district and add 150 units at City Center (4-1)
• Passed Resolution 2023-R-07 opposing Florida Senate Bill 798 and House Bill 975 (5-0)
• Approved Community Micro Transit Pilot Program (5-0)
• Approved agreement to designate city as a Veteran Friendly City with Mission United (5-0)
• Approved $1.56M in COVID-19 emergency relief grants for Charter Schools (5-0)
• Approved $229,500 for online tutoring services for Charter Schools (5-0)
• Approved $390,000 Sophos Antivirus renewal for Charter Schools (5-0)
• Deferred InfoSend, Inc. utility billing renewal pending price increase justification (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Pembroke Pines Board of Adjustment will review multiple applications for property variances. The agenda includes one item from old business and four items under new business.

• Variance request for Judith Molina at 8800 SW 10 Street
• Variance request for James Mitchell at 8861 NW 7 Court
• Variance request for Patrick & Deborah Keller at 18791 NW 23 Street
• Variance request for Karina Bentancur at 18951 NW 19 Street
• Variance request for Anthony Arriaga at 2411 NW 102 Way

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing several contracts, including road resurfacing on Palm Avenue and software upgrades for the Police Department. The agenda also includes a proclamation for West Broward High School's cheerleading team and charter school improvement plans.

• Resurfacing project on Palm Avenue from Pines Boulevard to Taft Street not to exceed $559,657.30
• Motorola Solutions software agreement for police dispatch systems not to exceed $218,624
• Purchase of Lenovo desktops and Panasonic tablets for the Police Department not to exceed $290,506.41
• Microsoft Enterprise Agreement award to Crayon Software Experts not to exceed $41,001.44
• Appointment of Christopher Ziadie to the Charter Review Board

The City Commission approved a series of consent agenda items including police equipment and road resurfacing. The Commission also confirmed two board appointments and tabled a proposed ordinance regarding board member quorums.

• Approved $559,657.30 contract with Weekley Asphalt Paving, Inc. for Palm Avenue resurfacing
• Approved $218,624 Motorola Solutions agreement for police CAD system
• Approved $290,506.41 award to Office Depot, LLC for police desktops and tablets
• Approved $41,001.44 award to Crayon Software Experts for Microsoft Enterprise Agreement
• Approved $64,274.40 for Cisco Duo MFA licenses from Insight Public Sector
• Approved $21,905 change order for 65 Omega rifle plates from Federal Eastern International, LLC
• Approved appointment of Margeaux Pakiet-Mercado to the Art and Culture Board (5-0)
• Tabled Proposed Ordinance 2023-02 regarding board alternate quorum rules (4-1)

City Commission

The Commission will consider an ordinance to create a medical district and permit 150 additional units at the City Center property. The agenda also includes motions for police equipment contracts and playground equipment for Paul J. Maxwell Park. Additionally, officials will discuss attendance issues on the Diversity and Heritage Advisory Board.

• First reading of Ordinance 2023-01 to create a medical district at City Center
• Contract award for Glock pistols and weapon lights up to $343,421.20
• Purchase of playground equipment for Paul J. Maxwell Park up to $149,980.51
• Purchase of four rifles and accessories for the SWAT team up to $38,461.28
• Grant agreement with the State of Florida for utilities at Howard C. Forman Campus

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review final submitted plans for a site plan application at 20701 Pembroke Road. The board will also consider a variance request for Rise Community Church located at 1595 NW 89 Terrace.

• Site plan application (SP 2022-0014) for WM Recycling South Florida at 20701 Pembroke Road
• Variance request (ZV2022-0013) for Rise Community Church at 1595 NW 89 Terrace

The Planning and Zoning Board granted three zoning variances for Rise Community Church. The Board also gave a favorable recommendation to the City Commission for a new Waste Management recycling facility site plan.

• Approved ZV2022-0013 for zero-foot side setback at 1595 NW 89 Terrace (5-0)
• Approved ZV2022-0014 for zero feet of landscaping on north side of 1595 NW 89 Terrace (5-0)
• Approved ZV2022-0015 for zero feet of landscaping on rear of 1595 NW 89 Terrace (5-0)
• Recommended approval of SP 2022-0014 for WM Recycling South Florida site plan at 20701 Pembroke Road (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the January 26, 2023 meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will review various contract renewals and new service agreements. Items include waste removal services, technology infrastructure renewals, and fire department equipment purchases. The meeting also includes announcements of new Charter Review Board members.

• Contract for grit and screenings removal/disposal up to $164,043
• Renewal of Cisco SmartNet hardware infrastructure up to $122,559.75
• Purchase of computer mounting hardware for fire vehicles up to $40,636.28
• Amendment to direct mail advertising agreement up to $29,967.14
• Appointment of Jack McCluskey and Teri Silverman to the Charter Review Board

The City Commission approved a series of procurement contracts, including police and fire equipment and waste services. The board also appointed two new members to the Charter Review Board and vacated a utility easement. A motion to defer the Commission Auditor's report was passed 4-1.

• Approved Consent Agenda including $133,235.08 for police body armor and fire department helmets (5-0)
• Approved $164,043 annual contract for grit and screenings removal with Panzarella Waste & Recycling Services (5-0)
• Approved $122,559.75 for Cisco SmartNet infrastructure hardware from Netsync (5-0)
• Approved $40,636.28 for Fire Department emergency vehicle computer mounting hardware (5-0)
• Approved $29,967.14 for direct mail advertising with The McClatchy Company, LLC (5-0)
• Deferred Commission Auditor's report to incorporate lease agreement audits (4-1)
• Appointed Jack McCluskey and Teri Silverman to the Charter Review Board
• Adopted Resolution 2023-R-04 to vacate a 15-foot utility easement along the west edge of Minnaugh Plat (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Board will consider zoning text changes to create a medical district and allow age-restricted housing within the City Center MXD District. The meeting also includes reviews of minor façade and signage modifications for local businesses and a variance request for 16000 Pines Market Residences.

• Zoning text change for City Center MXD to create a medical district and allow age-restricted housing
• Variance request for 16000 Pines Market Residences Building 4
• Façade repair and paint for Nakia Ingraham Funeral Home
• Façade and signage changes for One Medical
• Color and signage modifications for Pollo Tropical

The Planning and Zoning Board recommended a zoning text change to create a medical district and allow age-restricted housing at the City Center. The board also approved several minor facade and signage modifications and granted one building setback variance.

• Recommended zoning text change for City Center medical district and age-restricted housing to City Commission (5-0)
• Approved facade and paint changes for Nakia Ingraham Funeral Home (5-0)
• Approved facade and signage changes for One Medical (5-0)
• Approved color and signage modifications for Pollo Tropical (5-0)
• Granted variance for 16' front building setback at 16000 Pines Market Residences Building 4 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 8, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Excused absences for Members Girello and Labate (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is considering several contract approvals, including a $462,059 agreement for senior services. The meeting also includes presentations to recognize local students and high school band members.

• $462,059 agreement for Older Americans Act services at Southwest Focal Point Senior Center
• $277,209.05 fire alarm system upgrade at Pines Point Senior Housing
• $164,043 contract award to Panzarella Waste & Recycling Services for grit and screenings removal
• $69,860 purchase of a 2023 Dodge Ram 2500 for the Fire Department
• $44,380 award for Public Art Master Plan consulting services

The City Commission approved a 14.59% increase for school crossing guard services and adopted resolutions for FDOT grants and housing assistance plans. A contract for grit and screenings removal was tabled, and several board appointments were announced.

• Approved crossing guard contract increase of $106,734.60 (5-0)
• Approved $44,380 for Public Art Master Plan consulting (5-0)
• Approved $462,059 for Older Americans Act services (5-0)
• Approved $277,209.05 for fire alarm system upgrade at Pines Point (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-R-01 for FDOT grant vehicles/equipment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-R-02 to reallocate CDBG program funds (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-R-03 for Local Housing Assistance Plan (5-0)
• Tabled grit and screenings removal contract award (5-0)