REGULAR AGENDA - January 7, 2009
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REGULAR AGENDA
CITY COMMISSION, CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 07, 2009 10:00 AM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
A. Presentation of Certificates to the Student Citizens of the Month
B. Proclamation Proclaiming January as Broward Community Diversity Month
C. Discussion of Public Works Construction Projects
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (to be heard at 10:15 A.M.)
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Pursuant to Chapter 23, Section 23-108, Hallandale Beach Code of Ordinances, Cooperative Purchasing, Request Authorization to Award Annual Purchase of Sanitation Vehicle Utilizing Florida Sheriff's Association Contract in the Total Amount of $254,652.00. (Staff: Director, Public Works, Utilities & Engineering)(see backup)
B. Consideration of a Regional Interlocal Agreement between the Sheriff of Broward County and the City of Hallandale Beach Pertaining to Communications (Staff: Fire Chief)(see backup)
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS (to be heard at 10:30 A.M.)
A. An Ordinance of the City of Hallandale Beach, Florida, Amending Chapter 11, Fire Protection and Prevention, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hallandale Beach and Amending the Existing Chapter; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for an Effective Date (First Reading)(Staff: Fire Chief)(see backup)
8. CITY BUSINESS
A. Discussion of Designating a Portion of State Road A1A in Broward County as a Florida Scenic Highway (Staff: Director, Public Works, Utilities & Engineering)(see backup)CAD# 015/06
TO BE HEARD AT 3:00 P.M.
B. Discussion of Board and Committee Appointments and Appointments to the Ad Hoc Parking Committee (Staff: City Clerk) (see backup)
C. Discussion of Building Height Limitations in Hallandale Beach (Vice Mayor Julian)
9. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
10. OTHER
11. PLANNING AND SCHEDULING MEETING (to be heard during lunch recess in Room 257)
6B. CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA
MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 17, 2008
TO: D. Mike Good, City Manager
FROM: Daniel P. Sullivan, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Consideration of a Regional Interlocal Agreement between Broward County Sheriff’s Office Communication Technology Division and Hallandale Beach
PURPOSE
The City Commission consider approving the Interlocal Agreement and authorizing the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City.
BACKGROUND
The City of Hallandale Beach Department of Fire Rescue currently receives all caller intake (Enhanced 911) services and emergency dispatch services through the Broward County Sheriff’s Central Communications Dispatch Center (CDCI). Hallandale Beach has partnered with CDCI since 1992, when an initiative took place to consolidate communications as part of an interagency cost saving regional plan. All costs related to CDCI are currently absorbed through Countywide Ad Valorem taxes.
Requiring Broward County to provide emergency communication infrastructure which would enhance closest unit response capabilities to all municipalities resulted from the 2002 County Charter Review Board. County staff proceeded to fund capital infrastructure to municipalities providing their own E911 and dispatch services, provided they allowed for interoperability with county communications.
Approximately two years ago, Fire Staff entered into negotiations with the current Director of Communications at the Broward Sheriff’s Office to expand and enhance the closest unit response initiative. The agreement is the result of negotiations among six cities receiving dispatch services from CDCI (Lauderhill, Tamarac, Davie, Lighthouse Point, North Lauderdale and Hallandale Beach) and the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
DISCUSSION
In summary, this agreement implements current technology, allows for dispatch to identify the exact location of Fire Rescue Vehicles utilizing Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology, as opposed to identifying the closest available vehicle according to their assigned fire station. By installing Mobile Data Terminals in each frontline emergency vehicle with GPS locators and mapping software, all vehicles will be able to respond to emergencies more quickly. All costs will be absorbed by Broward County.
Hallandale Beach will be responsible for providing accessibility to our vehicles, and for purchasing “air cards,” which will allow all communications to transfer wirelessly. The total annual cost for “air card” service will be approximately $5,000 but will be offset by the elimination of a cable connection charge of $6,000 which was previously paid but is now eliminated via connectivity consolidation.
The Interlocal Agreement was approved by the Broward County Commission on October 14, 2008.
RECOMMENDATION
The City Commission authorize the City Manager to execute the Interlocal Agreement and other associated documents in the best interest of the City.
Reviewed:
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D. Mike Good, City Manager Date
______Approved ______Denied ______Hold for Discussion
COMMENTS:
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7A. CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH
MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 15, 2008
TO: Mike Good, City Manager
FROM: Daniel P. Sullivan, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: An Ordinance of the City of Hallandale Beach, Florida, Amending Chapter 11, Fire Protection and Prevention, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hallandale Beach and Amending the Existing Chapter; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for an Effective Date
PURPOSE:
Consideration of revisions to Chapter 11, Fire Protection and Prevention, of the Code of Ordinances, of the City of Hallandale Beach.
BACKGROUND:
This request will make current the Fire Protection and Prevention chapter of the Code of Ordinances. All revisions are drafted to reflect current statutory language, and current policy as required in Florida Statute 633.0215. The most significant change to the code is the statutory requirement adopting the Florida Fire Prevention Code: National Fire Protection Association’s Uniform Fire Code (NFPA 1) and Life Safety Code (NFPA 101). With adoption of these two statutes, Sections 11-20 through 11-101 of the City Code are repealed. Sections 11-1 through 11-19 address subjects not regulated by NFPA 1 and NFPA 101, unless made more stringent in the City Code.
DISCUSSION:
The new fire ordinance will put the City in compliance with current statutory language, policy, and practices. It will also put into place an ordinance that addresses the State law, as well as local impacts in the City of Hallandale Beach. These include the addition of the appeals process through the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals, back-flow prevention, reducing the space between fire hydrants and fire department connections. It also formally adopts fire flow calculations and requirements, and the requirement to mark building addresses on the ocean side to better coordinate the response of emergency services to incidents on the beach.
Deletions to the Code of Ordinances pertaining to Chapter 11, Fire Protection and Prevention, are indicated by strike through. Additions are indicated by underlining.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Commission adopt on First Reading an Ordinance revising the Code of Ordinances Chapter 11, Fire Protection and Prevention, and set Second Reading for January 21, 2009.
Prepared by: ______
Richard E. Stover, Division Chief, Fire Prevention
Reviewed:
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D. Mike Good, City Manager Date
_____Approved _____Denied _____Hold for Discussion
Comments: ______
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8A. CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA
MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 3, 2008
TO: D. Mike Good, City Manager
FROM: William M. Brant, P.E., Director, Public Works, Utilities & Engineering
SUBJECT: Discussion of Designation of State Road A1A as a Scenic Highway CAD# 015/06
PURPOSE:
Broward County Corridor Advocacy Group has requested the City consider adopting a resolution designating SR A1A in Broward County as a Florida Scenic Highway. Additionally, both Mayor Cooper and Vice Mayor Julian have requested this item be placed on the agenda for discussion.
BACKGROUND:
In 1993, State legislation was passed to enable the State, through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), to establish an official program for scenic highways. According to FDOT’s guidelines, the Florida Scenic Highway Program is designed to showcase outstanding cultural, historic, archaeological, recreational, natural, and scenic resources along Florida State highways.
The intent of the Florida Scenic Highway Program is to designate roadway corridors where the preservation, maintenance and protection of intrinsic resources are important for aesthetic values, such as tourism. SR A1A is widely acknowledged around the nation to be South Florida’s scenic gateway to the natural and recreational splendors of the Atlantic Ocean and is enjoyed each year by millions of people in an environment that is in harmony with its natural surroundings.
DISCUSSION:
Currently, there are 19 scenic highways in Florida, with the majority of the scenic highways in the northern and central areas of the state, and three in Miami-Dade County. The Broward County SR A1A Scenic Highway Corridor Advocacy Group (CAG) is excited about this program because this is the only proposed scenic highway in Broward County. CAG states that one of the benefits of designating a corridor a scenic highway is the amount of grant funds allocated every year solely towards corridors that are considered scenic highways. SR A1A would qualify for those funds once it is considered a scenic highway.
The only restriction for SR A1A once it is considered a Scenic Highway is the inability to install billboards on the highway. There are currently no billboards on the portion of SR A1A in Hallandale Beach, neither are there any plans to install billboards in the future. All other types of advertisement, such as bus shelters, are permitted. CAG has made it clear that there are no state, federal, or other restrictions for scenic highways in relation to building, land use or new development.
During a Broward County SR A1A Scenic Highway Corridor Advocacy Group (CAG) meeting, it was explained that The Florida Scenic Highway Program includes three phases: Eligibility, Designation, and Implementation phases prior to considering a corridor a scenic highway. Currently, SR A1A has successfully completed the Eligibility phase and is now in the Designation phase. CAG anticipates completing the Designation phase in 2009.
All cities along the SR A1A corridor from Deerfield Beach to Hollywood have already supported the Designation Phase of the SR A1A Florida Scenic Highway Program. Hollywood was the most recent city to support the designation by passing a resolution on December 3, 2008. The City of Hallandale Beach is the only city along the SR A1A corridor in Broward County that has yet to pass a resolution in support of this designation.
Broward County is currently working to increase resident and city involvement to further enhance their support not only from Cities and County staff but with the Broward County community as a whole. The County would like to see Cities working together with the community and local officials to provide resources and assistance as necessary to protect, promote, and beautify SR A1A and implement multimodal transportation options as appropriate.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Commission consider the request of Broward County Corridor Advocacy Group for adoption of a resolution in support of the designation of SR A1A in Broward County as a Florida Scenic Highway and take appropriate action.
Prepared By:
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Beatriz Alvarez, E.I.
Engineer I
Reviewed:
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D. Mike Good, City Manager Date
_____Approved _____Disapproved _____Hold for Discussion
Comments:
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8B. CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH
MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 18, 2008
TO: D. Mike Good, City Manager
FROM: E. Dent McGough, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Discussion of Board and Committee Appointments
At the December 17, 2008 City Commission Meeting the Commission made appointments to various Boards and Committees. Staff was directed to incorporate these appointments and provide an updated Board and Committee Summary Report to be considered at the January 7, 2009 Commission meeting.
The following documents are attached:
· Membership list for each Board and Committee indicating which Commissioner is responsible for which appointment.
· Summary List of Vacancies for Boards and Committees
Additionally, the City Commission previously directed that appointments to the Ad Hoc Parking Committee be made during the January 7, 2009 Commission Meeting. Attached is the list of applications received noting which areas the applicants are seeking appointment and which member of the Commission is responsible for the appointment.
To date, no applications have been received from the South Ocean Drive area. A representative from this area will need to be appointed in order to fully carry out the work of the committee.
Prepared by: ______
Shari Canada, Deputy City Clerk
Reviewed:
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D. Mike Good, City Manager Date
_____Approved _____Disapproved _____Hold for Discussion
Comments:
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8C. CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH
MEMORANDUM
BJ09-002
DATE: December 23, 2008
TO: D. Mike Good, City Manager
FROM: Vice Mayor Bill Julian
SUBJECT: Discussion of Building Height Limitations in Hallandale Beach
I would like to discuss the possibility of adopting building height limitations in our Community, the legal ramifications as well as the practicability. Accordingly, please place on the agenda for the January 07, 2009 Commission meeting.
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