CITY CONNECT www.ppines.com August/September 2020 Volume 9, Issue 6 We Remember Editor’s Note This Aug/Sept issue of City It has been 19 years since terrorists Mayor and Commissioners. Connect was created digitally and commandeered airplanes, taking the A moment of silence will be ob- not mailed. The next issue to be lives of nearly 3,000 people during at- served at 8:46 a.m. (Eastern Daylight mailed per the regular schedule tacks in New York, Washington D.C. Time) which marks the time that the will be the Oct/Nov issue. As with and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, bring- first plane flew into the World Trade any issue, since they are written ing down the World Trade Center Center, and we will reflect on the early, they may not reflect any and changing the lives of so many. importance of this day. new COVID-19 guidelines, open- September 11, known as Patriot Day Please note that due to COVID-19 or Nine-Eleven Day, is recognized by restrictions, this event will not be ings, and closing changes. To U.S. law as a National Day of Service open to the public but we ask that keep up to date on City of Pem- and Remembrance and has been you join us via the City’s Facebook broke Pines Orders and informa- observed every year since that tragic and Instagram accounts and show tion for residents and businesses, day in 2001. your support. Everyone is also en- please go to www.ppines.com/ The City of Pembroke Pines couraged to fly the American Flag at coronavirus, to the city’s website invites the community to honor half-staff on this day. homepage, or follow the city’s the victims, their families and the We must never forget the sacrifices social media on Facebook, Insta- heroes of 911 with a VIRTUAL Pa- of the victims of 911 and continue to gram and Twitter. triot Day Remembrance Ceremony honor all first responders by showing Please check the calendar on on Friday, September 11, 2020, at our respect and unity as a nation. the earliest battles in the American www.ppines.com regarding any 8:30 a.m. The ceremony will begin Patriot Day should not be con- Revolutionary War. meetings or events. The City of with the Presentation of Colors by fused with Patriot’s Day, also known For more information regarding Pembroke Pines thanks everyone the City of Pembroke Pines Police as Patriots Day, which commemo- the City of Pembroke Pines obser- for their patience, understanding and Fire Department Honor Guard rates the battles of Lexington and vance of Patriot Day, please call along with remarks from the Concord in 1775, which were two of 954-392-2116. and cooperation during this time. Pembroke Pines City Commission Mayor Frank C. Ortis 954-450-1020 ….........…. [email protected] Commissioners: Larissa Chanzes 954-450-1030.............. [email protected] Thomas Good 954-450-1030............…. [email protected] Jay D. Schwartz 954-450-1030.....….. [email protected] Iris A. Siple 954-450-1030...............… [email protected] City Manager: Charles F. Dodge 954-450-1040…........…. [email protected] August-September 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 2 best zoning practices. early August. As well, article 5 will Land Development Code Update The Code is proposed to be or- be reviewed by the Planning and ganized into 7 articles which help Zoning Board in early August. With over 170,000 residents in the internally inconsistent as a result of group similar sections. To adopt each City Staff and CGA are continu- City of Pembroke Pines, the City is cur- piecemeal changes, or lost consis- of the articles, they will be individu- ously looking for direct input from rently working on a complete update tency with the City’s Comprehensive ally reviewed by the Planning and stakeholders in the community of the Land Development Code which Plan. Some requirements in the Code Zoning Board and then transmitted about issues and concerns related to was originally adopted in 1969 when may be overly burdensome, or do not to City Commission for review and the code. There have already been the city’s population was much less at reflect current zoning practices. approval. Both the Planning and numerous opportunities for commu- approximately 15,000. The Land Devel- The City has hired Calvin, Gior- Zoning Board and City Commission nity input including multiple pub- opment Code outlines the permissible dano & Associates (CGA) to assist meetings are public hearings where lic meetings and an open house in uses and development regulations for city staff in updating, reorganizing, community stakeholders may pro- August 2019. Prior to final adoption every property within the city. and simplifying the Code to make vide input into the project. there will be more opportunities to The Code has many sections that it more user friendly. This effort Once all articles have been ap- get involved including more public have been amended over the years, in includes providing clarification of proved by the City Commission, the meetings and a second open house. some cases multiple times. According existing language, removing conflicts new Land Development Code will be For updates and information to City Planning and Economic De- between different sections, con- adopted in January of 2021. Articles regarding the project, please go to velopment Director Michael Stamm, solidating duplicate sections, adding 1 and 3 have already been approved the project microsite at http:// pem- some items in the Code are outdated, graphics, and introducing more cur- by City Commission. Article 4 will brokepinescode.cgasolutions.com or while others may have become rent planning principles reflective of be reviewed by City Commission in contact City staff at 954-392-2100. WE DELIVER 954-432-PILL (7455) Blood Sugar Balance STARTS HERE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES NOTICE OF CITY-WIDE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION SUPPORT FOR: REFERENDUM QUESTION • Healthy Insulin Function and Glucose Support The electors of the City of Pembroke Pines, Broward County, Florida, are hereby notified that between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, a Referendum • Healthy A1C Function Election shall be held for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the City of Pembroke Pines, Florida, the question whether the City should terminate its red light camera • Carbohydrate Metabolism* enforcement program. The places of voting for the Referendum Election shall be the same as those places designated for general municipal elections held in the City. The Referendum Ballot Title shall be as follows: WHETHER THE CITY SHOULD TERMINATE ITS RED LIGHT CAMERA ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM The following question shall be placed on the ballot for consideration by the qualified electors of the City of Pembroke Pines, Florida, at the August 18, 2020, Primary Election and Special Municipal Election in Broward County, Florida. The election ballot question shall read as follows: ® SHALL THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES TERMINATE ITS RED LIGHT CAMERA ® Sucontral D ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM? Sucontral D, powered by a $ $ time-tested herb, Hintonia latiflora, 10 OFF 5 OFF is the safe, effective way to keep 120 count 60 count YES □ NO □ With this ad. Exp. 9/30/20 your glucose levels on track. Absentee ballots for the City of Pembroke Pines, Broward County, Florida Special Election may be obtained from the Broward County Supervisor of Elections Office, 115 S. Andrews Avenue, Room 111, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301, or via the website at www.browardsoe.org. All 1700 NW 122 Terrace absentee ballots must be returned no later than 7:00 PM on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. Pembroke Pines, FL 33026 The aforesaid election and absentee ballots shall be conducted and handled in accordance with 954-432-PILL (7455) the laws of the State of Florida. www.pillbox123.com CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES *THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCTS ARE NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, Marlene D. Graham, CMC Est. 1985 TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE City Clerk August-September 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 3 Important Info at Your Fingertips Updating Info for HOA/Condo Boards Updated information is critical of HOA board members and emer- The city’s website at www.ppines. pines. The City can also be found on information, especially during hur- gency contacts to the City so that if com is the place to go if you are NextDoor at City of Pembroke Pines. ricane season. The City of Pembroke looking for the latest information Residents can turn their television there were another hurricane with Pines believes in doing all in its about what is happening in the City to Pines Media TV which creates lengthy power outages, no resident power to keep residents safe, and one of Pembroke Pines. Use the Google programming for all ages and covers would be blind-sided by isolation important way to help in achieving style SEARCH bar, scroll down to city meetings. Pines Media TV can and the inability to communicate this goal, is for the City of Pembroke with needed resources. News Flash, click on the calendar, be seen locally on Comcast Chan- Pines to have the most up to date or check out the tabs listed at the nel 78, and on AT&T U-verse by HOAs are encouraged to complete information from the many Home the information online at top of the website. 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