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Mayor Cooper Called the Meeting to Order at 6:15 P.M

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION, HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND THREE ISLANDS AND GOLDEN ISLES SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2013 AT 6:00 P.M., CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 400 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, HALLANDALE BEACH, FL 33009

1. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Cooper called the Meeting to Order at 6:15 P.M.

2. ROLL CALL

Commissioners Julian, Lazarow, and Sanders, Vice Mayor Lewy and Mayor Cooper, City Manager Crichton Miller and City Attorney Whitfield – All Present.

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. PRESENTATIONS

5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - Items not on the Agenda (To be heard at 6:15 P.M.)

Qunea Gordon, 411 NW 5th Street, Hallandale Beach, invited the public to attend the 3rd Annual Women’s Health Symposium hosted by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., South Broward Alumnae Chapter, and the City of Hallandale Beach, scheduled for Saturday, March 09, 2013, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hallandale Beach Community Cultural Center located at 410 SE 3 rd Street, Hallandale Beach, Florida.

Angela Hylor, President, South Broward Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., P.O. Box 82-3404, Pembroke Pines, Florida, thanked the City Commission for their partnership in hosting the Women’s Health Symposium.

Judith Selz, 717 Layne Blvd., Hallandale Beach, urged the public to contact the Broward County Inspector General concerning City matters related to misconduct or mismanagement of public funds.

Robert Selz, 717 Layne Blvd., Hallandale Beach, spoke in opposition of the City’s new Logo and branding project and questioned the costs associated with implementation of the new logo and branding.

Maggie Ivanovski, 437 Golden Isles Drive, Hallandale Beach, spoke concerning an email transmitted on November 2nd, 2012 and questioned if follow-up action had been taken by members of the City Commission.

January 23, 2013 MOTION BY VICE MAYOR LEWY, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SANDERS, TO ACCEPT SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA #1; AND TO PLACE THE ITEM ON THE CONSENT AGENDA AS ITEM #9.D. The Motion carried on a 5/0 Voice vote.

6. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on the Agenda

A. COMMISSIONER JULIAN

Commissioner Julian spoke on the elimination of the City’s minibus route which extended to the City of Sunny Isles; he further encouraged the City Commission to reconsider reinstatement of the route.

City Manager Crichton Miller indicated that said route was eliminated due to a lack of ridership on the City’s route and the responses from the Citizens Survey completed in 2011. She added that the City of Sunny Isles has since implemented a minibus service that connects with the City of Hallandale Beach services at the beach fire station.

B. COMMISSIONER LAZAROW

Commissioner Lazarow commended staff for their work during the Martin Luther King, Jr.,parade held on Monday, January 21, 2013; she further stated the event was a success.

C. COMMISSIONER SANDERS

Commissioner Sanders had no Communications.

C. VICE MAYOR LEWY

Vice Mayor Lewy suggested a system be implemented to track when an officer patrols the Three Islands Safe Neighborhood District and suggested utilizing an Electronic Check-in service during patrol of the area.

D. MAYOR COOPER

Mayor Cooper commended staff for their work during the Martin Luther King, Jr., parade held on Monday, January 21, 2013; she further stated the event was a success.

Mayor Cooper commended staff from the City’s Finance/Commercial Division for their customer services as expressed in a letter received from a resident, and noted that said letter will be placed in the employees’ Personnel files.

In light of the Tragic School Shooting which took place on December 14th, 2012, in Newtown, Connecticut, Mayor Cooper requested the public to sign on a petition issued by the U.S. Conference of Mayors in opposition of illegal guns and calling for a Federal Plan to ‘End Gun Violence.’ She further directed the public to the website www.demandaplan.org for further information regarding the petition.

The City Commission discussed the meeting calendar for February 2013.

2 January 23, 2013 Mayor Cooper recessed the Regular City Commission Meeting at 6:47 P.M. and convened a Special Meeting of the Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors.

Directors Julian, Lazarow, and Sanders, Vice Chair Lewy and Chair Cooper, Executive Director Crichton Miller – All Present.

HBCRA Attorney Steve Zelkowitz was not present at the meeting.

The HBCRA Board of Directors discussed the meeting calendar for February 2013.

MOTION BY VICE CHAIR LEWY, SECONDED BY DIRECTOR LAZAROW, TO RESCHEDULE THE REGULAR HBCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING FOR FEBRUARY 2013 TO FEBRUARY 19, 2013 AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS. The Motion carried on a 5/0 Voice vote.

There being no further business before the HBCRA Board of Directors, Chair Cooper adjourned the Special Meeting of the Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors and reconvened the Regular City Commission Meeting at 6:50 P.M.

After further discussion by the City Commission concerning the meeting calendar for February 2013, the following consensus was reached:

Consensus:

- To cancel the City Commission/City Manager Workshop Special Meeting scheduled for February 18th, 2013.

7. CITY ATTORNEY COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on the Agenda

City Attorney Whitfield advised the City Commission that the City attorney’s Office has commenced litigation against a former City employee for failure to repay tuition reimbursement.

8. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on the Agenda

Jennifer Frastai, Assistant City Manager, noted that there is a conflict with the proposed date for the State Legislative Planning Session and indicated that staff will be working with the City Commission rescheduled it.

9. CONSENT AGENDA

Mayor Cooper pulled Item #9.C. from the Consent Agenda.

Commissioner Julian pulled Item #9.B. from the Consent Agenda.

MOTION BY VICE MAYOR LEWY, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JULIAN, TO APPROVE ITEMS #9.A. AND 9.D. ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. The Motion carried on a 5/0 Voice vote.

3 January 23, 2013

A. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "1A" BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI FIRE RESCUE, AS THE SPONSORING AGENCY OF THE FLORIDA TASK FORCE 2 OF THE NATIONAL URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE (USAR) RESPONSE SYSTEM, AND CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, AS PARTICIPATING AGENCY OF THE TASK FORCE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO EFFECTUATE THE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI FIRE RESCUE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF: FIRE CHIEF) (SEE BACKUP)

B. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATURES TO PROVIDE MANDATORY FUNDING FOR SCHOOL SECURITY AND THE HIRING OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS; SUPPORTING THE US CONFERENCE OF MAYORS' CALL FOR STRONGER GUN CONTROL REGULATIONS AND SUPPORTING PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S EFFORTS TO ENACT FEDERAL GUN LEGISLATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY: COMMISSIONER WILLIAM "BILL" JULIAN) (STAFF: CITY ATTORNEY) (SEE BACKUP)

Commissioner Julian provided background information regarding the Item and urged his colleagues to support the Resolution.

MOTION BY COMMISSIONER JULIAN, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR LEWY, TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATURES TO PROVIDE MANDATORY FUNDING FOR SCHOOL SECURITY AND THE HIRING OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS; SUPPORTING THE US CONFERENCE OF MAYORS' CALL FOR STRONGER GUN CONTROL REGULATIONS AND SUPPORTING PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S EFFORTS TO ENACT FEDERAL GUN LEGISLATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Motion carried on a 5/0 Roll Call vote as follows:

AYES: Commissioners Julian, Lazarow and Sanders, Vice Mayor Lewy and Mayor Cooper

NAYS: None

C. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH'S 2013 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES TO BE PRESENTED TO THE BROWARD COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION FOR CONSIDERATION DURING THE 2013 LEGISLATIVE SESSION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.(STAFF: CITY MANAGER) (SEE BACKUP)

Mayor Cooper suggested including language opposing legislation at the Federal level, related to both Resource Officers and Gun Control, which would result in an unfunded mandate.

4 January 23, 2013 Regarding Pari-mutuel facilities, Mayor Cooper added that although the City supports decoupling and preservation of licensing for pari-mutuel facilities, she will recommend the City Commission endorse opposition related to license portability, since the City has vested interest within the gaming industry and as such has invested in related infrastructure for these facilities..

Commissioner Lazarow requested the City Commission include a statement of support for legislation that will allow decoupling at pari-mutuel facilities.

Consensus:

To direct staff to amend the 2013 Legislative Plan to oppose any legislation at the Federal level, related to both Resource Officers and Gun Control, which would result in an unfunded mandate. - To direct staff to amend the 2013 Legislative Plan to oppose any legislation that will enable a pari-mutuel facilities to transfer their licenses; and

- To direct staff to amend the 2013 Legislative Plan to include a statement of support for legislation that will allow decoupling at pari-mutuel facilities.

MOTION BY COMMISSIONER JULIAN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LAZAROW, TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH'S 2013 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES, AS AMENDED, TO BE PRESENTED TO THE BROWARD COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION FOR CONSIDERATION DURING THE 2013 LEGISLATIVE SESSION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Motion carried on a Roll Call vote of 5/0.

AYES: Commissioners Julian, Lazarow and Sanders, Vice Mayor Lewy and Mayor Cooper

NAYS: None

D. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2012-87; AWARDING BID #FY2011-2012-022, 37TH YEAR CDBG PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECT TO ACOSTA TRACTORS, INC. AS THE NEXT LOWEST, RESPONSIBLE RESPONSIVE BIDDER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $248,080.65; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT WITH ACOSTA TRACTORS, INC.; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

10. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING

A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, CREATING CHAPTER 15, "FILMING

5 January 23, 2013 ACTIVITIES," TO PROVIDE A PERMITTING REQUIREMENT FOR FILMING WITHIN AND THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH; PROVIDING A PENALTY AND APPEAL PROCEDURE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING)(STAFF: DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (SEE BACKUP)

City Manager Crichton Miller introduced the Item and turned the presentation over to staff. Charles Wu, Director of Development Services, gave a presentation outlining the requirements of the proposed Ordinance and answered questions posed by the City Commission.

City Attorney Whitfield clarified that a Resolution will be brought back on Second Reading of the Ordinance, which will outline the specific permitting requirements.

The City Commission discussed amendments to the Ordinance and Resolution that will allow applicants to opt for a ‘fee-free permit’ provided the applicant agrees to mention the City of Hallandale Beach within the credits section of the film or the advertisement.

Consensus:

- To direct staff to revise the ordinance and related Resolution as discussed to include language requiring the applicant to provide the City with on-camera acknowledgement or be subject to pay a monetary penalty; and

- To direct staff to amend the Resolution to include language to allow staff the flexibility for granting exceptions to the time limits for filming based on previous history and track record of the applicant.

MOTION BY COMMISSIONER JULIAN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SANDERS, TO APPROVE FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, CREATING CHAPTER 15, "FILMING ACTIVITIES," TO PROVIDE A PERMITTING REQUIREMENT FOR FILMING WITHIN AND THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH; PROVIDING A PENALTY AND APPEAL PROCEDURE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND TO SET SECOND READING FOR FEBRUARY 6, 2013. The Motion carried on a 5/0 Roll Call vote as follows:

AYES: Commissioners Julian, Lazarow and Sanders, Vice Mayor Lewy and Mayor Cooper

NAYS: None

11. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING

12. RESOLUTIONS/CITY BUSINESS

A. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, AWARDING RFP # FY FY2011-2012-026 TO TYLER

6 January 23, 2013 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR THE TYLER MUNIS SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE PURCHASE OF APPROPRIATE SOFTWARE, FOR AN AMOUNT-NOT-TO-EXCEED ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND AND SEVENTY DOLLARS ($1,280,070.00); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES WITH THE OPTION TO NEGOTIATE WITH SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR SHOULD THE CITY MANAGER AND TYLER TECHNOLOGIES BE UNABLE TO REACH AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF: DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

City Manager Crichton Miller provided background information regarding the Item and turned the presentation over to staff. Ted LaMott, Director of Information Technology, gave a presentation and answered questions posed by the City Commission.

Tim Vickers, Senior Representative, Tyler Technologies, gave a presentation and answered questions posed by the City Commission.

The City Commission discussed the possibility of negotiating an agreement with Sungard Public Sector.

MOTION BY COMMISSIONER JULIAN, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR LEWY, TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, AWARDING RFP # FY FY2011-2012-026 TO TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR THE TYLER MUNIS SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE PURCHASE OF APPROPRIATE SOFTWARE, FOR AN AMOUNT-NOT-TO-EXCEED ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND AND SEVENTY DOLLARS ($1,280,070.00); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES WITH THE OPTION TO NEGOTIATE WITH SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR SHOULD THE CITY MANAGER AND TYLER TECHNOLOGIES BE UNABLE TO REACH AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

After further discussion by the City Commission, Mayor Cooper called the Question.

MOTION BY COMMISSIONER JULIAN, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR LEWY, TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, AWARDING RFP # FY FY2011-2012-026 TO TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR THE TYLER MUNIS SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE PURCHASE OF APPROPRIATE SOFTWARE, FOR AN AMOUNT-NOT-TO-EXCEED ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND AND SEVENTY DOLLARS ($1,280,070.00); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES WITH THE OPTION TO NEGOTIATE WITH SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR SHOULD THE CITY MANAGER AND TYLER TECHNOLOGIES BE UNABLE TO REACH AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Motion carried on a 5/0 Roll Call vote as follows:

AYES: Commissioners Julian, Lazarow and Sanders, Vice Mayor Lewy and Mayor Cooper

NAYS: None

7 January 23, 2013 B. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT WITH HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (HBCRA) TO PROVIDE EXPANDED BUS SERVICE TO HBCRA; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH KEOLIS, INC. D/B/A LIMOUSINES OF SOUTH FLORIDA FOR THE OPERATION OF AN ADDITIONAL PROPOSED ROUTE TO THE CITY'S BUS SERVICE DUE TO UNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/UTILITIES & ENGINEERING)

City Manager Crichton Miller introduced the Item and turned the presentation over to staff. Mary Francis Jeannot, Administrative Analyst II, gave a presentation outlining the City’s existing minibus routes as well as the proposed route and the costs associated with the proposal. She further answered questions posed by the City Commission.

Ms. Jeannot noted that the City will fund the portion of the costs incurred by extending the route outside the boundaries of the Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency.

Commissioner Julian stated that it was imperative the City reconsider the route that was previously eliminated which extended through the City of Sunny Isles.

The City Commission discussed the need for an additional bus route in order to reduce the headways.

MOTION BY VICE MAYOR LEWY, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LAZAROW, TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT WITH HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (HBCRA) TO PROVIDE EXPANDED BUS SERVICE TO HBCRA; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH KEOLIS, INC. D/B/A LIMOUSINES OF SOUTH FLORIDA FOR THE OPERATION OF AN ADDITIONAL PROPOSED ROUTE TO THE CITY'S BUS SERVICE DUE TO UNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

After further discussion by the City Commission, Mayor Cooper called the question.

MOTION BY VICE MAYOR LEWY, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LAZAROW, TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT WITH HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (HBCRA) TO PROVIDE EXPANDED BUS SERVICE TO HBCRA; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH KEOLIS, INC. D/B/A LIMOUSINES OF SOUTH FLORIDA FOR THE OPERATION OF AN ADDITIONAL PROPOSED ROUTE TO THE CITY'S BUS SERVICE DUE TO UNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Motion carried on a 4/1 Roll Call vote as follows:

AYES: Commissioners Lazarow and Sanders, Vice Mayor Lewy and Mayor Cooper

8 January 23, 2013 NAYS: Commissioner Julian

The City Commission discussed the routes’ headways and the possibility of reducing same.

Consensus:

- To direct staff to create a Commissioner Request to research and evaluate revisions to the City’s current minibus routes including headway times and pockets; and to evaluate the feasibility of revising the current routes in order to increase ridership and decrease headways; and to bring back recommendations to the City Commission when ready.

13. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARING

The Presentations and Public Hearings for Items #13.A. and #13.B were heard in conjunction.

A. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE WAIVER (APPLICATION #103-12-AV) FOR THE OKEY-DOKEY GROCERY MARKET LOCATED AT 680 WEST HALLANDALE BEACH BOULEVARD SUBMITTED BY AGROTRADE AMERICA INC; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF: DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

City Manager Crichton Miller introduced the Item and turned the presentation over to staff. Althea Jefferson, Planning and Zoning Manager, gave a presentation and answered questions posed by the City Commission.

Adam Wolfson, Real Estate Manager, Representative, Okey-Dokey Grocery Market, gave a presentation regarding the background of the Okey-Dokey Grocery Market corporation. He stated that the new Hallandale Beach locations are anticipated to generate 15-20 jobs per store. He further answered questions posed by the City Commission.

Mayor Cooper opened the Public Hearing.

Frank Astora, Attorney, representing Julio Berrio, Owner, Fine Wines and Cigars, located at 1630 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale Beach, spoke in opposition of the variance application stating that since the Fine Wines liquor store is located in close proximity to the applicant’s location, by granting the variance it will jeopardize the success of the Fine Wines establishment.

Julio Berrio, Owner, Fine Wines and Cigars, 1630 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale Beach spoke in opposition of the application for the Okey-Dokey Grocery Market located at 1720 East Hallandale Beach Boulevard, Hallandale Beach.

Mayor Cooper closed the Public Hearing.

The City Commission discussed the applications.

MOTION BY COMMISSIONER JULIAN, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR LEWY, TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF

9 January 23, 2013 THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE WAIVER (APPLICATION #103-12-AV) FOR THE OKEY-DOKEY GROCERY MARKET LOCATED AT 680 WEST HALLANDALE BEACH BOULEVARD SUBMITTED BY AGROTRADE AMERICA INC; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Motion carried on a 5/0 Roll Call vote as follows:

AYES: Commissioners Julian, Lazarow and Sanders, Vice Mayor Lewy and Mayor Cooper

NAYS: None

Refer to Action taken under Item #13.B.

B. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE WAIVER (APPLICATION #104-12-AV) FOR THE OKEY-DOKEY GROCERY MARKET LOCATED AT 1720 EAST HALLANDALE BEACH BOULEVARD SUBMITTED BY AGROTRADE AMERICA INC; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF: DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (SEE BACKUP)

MOTION BY VICE MAYOR LEWY, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LAZAROW, TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE WAIVER (APPLICATION #104-12-AV) FOR THE OKEY-DOKEY GROCERY MARKET LOCATED AT 1720 EAST HALLANDALE BEACH BOULEVARD SUBMITTED BY AGROTRADE AMERICA INC; AND; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Motion carried on a 5/0 Roll Call vote as follows:

AYES: Commissioners Julian, Lazarow and Sanders, Vice Mayor Lewy and Mayor Cooper

NAYS: None

Refer to Action taken under Item #13.A.

14. ADJOURN

There being no further business before the City Commission, Mayor Cooper adjourned the meeting at 9:02 P.M.

15. CALL TO ORDER - THREE ISLANDS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING

Chair Cooper called the meeting to Order at 9:02 P.M.

Directors Julian, Lazarow, and Sanders, Vice Chair Lewy and Chair Cooper, City Manager Crichton Miller and City Attorney Whitfield – All Present.

16. CONSENT AGENDA

10 January 23, 2013 MOTION BY VICE CHAIR LEWY, SECONDED BY DIRECTOR LAZAROW, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. The Motion carried on a 5/0 Voice vote.

A. APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 BUDGET SPECIAL MEETING (1ST PUBLIC HEARING)

B. APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 BUDGET SPECIAL MEETING (2ND PUBLIC HEARING)

C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE THREE ISLAND SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CAMERA SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT FROM AWARE DIGITAL, INC. IN AN AMOUNT OF FORTY ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETY FIVE DOLLARS AND SEVENTY EIGHT CENTS ($41,395.78) FOR UPGRADES TO THE CURRENT THREE ISLANDS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF: POLICE CHIEF) (SEE BACKUP)

Chair Cooper called for Director Communications.

At the request of Commissioner Lazarow, Sergeant Terrence Thouez, Staff Liaison, TISND gave a status update on the use of transponders within the Three Islands Safe Neighborhood District.

Consensus:

- To direct staff to research and provide an analysis of the funds expended for the purchase of transponders for each condominium unit in the Three Islands Safe Neighborhood District as well as a chronology of the events that led up to their elimination.

Vice Chair Lewy spoke on the concern of residents regarding trespassing at Joe Scavo Park after hours. He further suggested the Off-duty Police Patrol Officer within the area be required to check-in several time throughout the evening/night time shift in order to assure the residents of their safety.

City Manager Crichton Miller suggested the City Commission allow staff to proceed with patrol and enforcement actions as might be needed to resolve the noted concern prior to taking further action as there have been no calls for service regarding the referenced matter.

Sergeant Thouez announced that the Annual Meeting of the Three Islands Safe Neighborhood District is scheduled for February 11th, 2013, 7:00 P.M. at the Anchor Bay Condominium.

Consensus:

- To allow staff to proceed with patrol and enforcement actions within the TISND as necessary.

17. ADJOURN - THREE ISLANDS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING

11 January 23, 2013 There being no further business before the Three Islands Safe Neighborhood District Board of Directors, Chair Cooper adjourned the meeting at 9:25 P.M.

18. CALL TO ORDER - GOLDEN ISLES SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING

Chair Cooper called the meeting to Order at 9:26 P.M.

Directors Julian, Lazarow, and Sanders, Vice Chair Lewy and Chair Cooper, City Manager Crichton Miller and City Attorney Whitfield – All Present.

19. CONSENT AGENDA

MOTION BY DIRECTOR JULIAN, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR LEWY, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. The Motion carried on a 5/0 Voice vote.

A. APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES - DECEMBER 18, 2012 SPECIAL MEETING

B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GOLDEN ISLES SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CAMERA SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT FROM AWARE DIGITAL, INC. IN AN AMOUNT OF TWENTY NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR DOLLARS AND FIVE CENTS ($29,334.05) FOR UPGRADES TO THE CURRENT GOLDEN ISLES SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT'S SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF: POLICE CHIEF) (SEE BACKUP)

Susan Lewis, Chair, Golden isles Safe Neighborhood District Advisory Board thanked the Board of Directors for their partnership.

Chair Cooper called for Director Communications.

There were no Communications.

20. ADJOURN - GOLDEN ISLES SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING

There being no further business before the Golden Isles Safe Neighborhood District Board of Directors, Chair Cooper adjourned the meeting at 9:28 P.M.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,

______Mayor/Chair ATTEST:

______City Clerk

RECORDING SECRETARY: Sheena D. James, City Clerk

12 January 23, 2013 APPROVED BY COMMISSION: February 6, 2013

APPROVED BY HBCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS: ______

APPROVED BY TISND BOARD OF DIRECTORS: ______

APPROVED BY GISND BOARD OF DIRECTORS: ______

13 January 23, 2013

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