Margate City Commission Meeting April 16th, 2008

1. PRESENTATIONS

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH:

Atlantic West Elementary: Calvin Do
(Dr. Sharon R. Moffitt, Principal, or Debra Johnson, Asst. Principal)

Liberty Elementary: Lili Truong
(Patrick Lawson, Teacher)

Margate Elementary: Tommy Tran
(Sharon P. Schmidt, Principal or Thomas Schroeder, Asst. Principal)

Margate Middle: Ryan Chambless
(Cara Coletti, Asst. Principal)

TEACHER OF THE YEAR RECOGNITIONS:

Atlantic West Elementary: Mailodie Ferland, 1st Grade Teacher
(Dr. Sharon R. Moffitt, Principal, or Debra Johnson, Asst. Principal)

Liberty Elementary: Cherry Gibson, Title I Coordinator
(Janette Hameister, Asst. Principal)

Margate Elementary: Howard Russell, 3rd Grade Teacher
(Sharon P. Schmidt, Principal or Thomas Schroeder, Asst. Principal)

Margate Middle: Deborah Ragland, Girl’s P.E. Coach
(Cara Coletti, Asst. Principal)

SCHOOL STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR RECOGNITIONS:

Atlantic West Elementary: Cecile Zlotnik, Registrar / Clerk Typist II
(Dr. Sharon R. Moffitt, Principal, or Debra Johnson, Asst. Principal)

Liberty Elementary: Donna Howard, Bookkeeper
(Janette Hameister, Asst. Principal)

Margate Elementary: Barbara Killen, Office Manager
(Sharon P. Schmidt, Principal or Thomas Schroeder, Asst. Principal)

Margate Middle: Kathy Goldensohn, Administrative Assistant
(Cara Coletti, Asst. Principal)

SCHOOL EMPLOYEE RETIREE RECOGNITIONS:

Atlantic West Elementary: Debra H. Johnson, Assistant Principal – 16 yrs with the school
and
Marcia Morton, Science Teacher – 8 yrs with the school / 5 yrs as a teacher
Margate Elementary: Marlene Lintz, 1st Grd Teacher – 8 yrs with the school / 31 yrs as a teacher
Sharon P. Schmidt, Principal or Thomas Schroeder, Asst. Principal)

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION(S) FOR YEARS OF SERVICE:

Police Officer Steven S. Randazzo – 20 Years of Service
Police Sergeant Kerin Ann Stewart – 10 Years of Service
Firefighter / Paramedic Jeffrey Scott Dyer - 10 Years of Service
School Crossing Guard Monte Jay Schwartz – 10 Years of Service
School Crossing Guard Monserrate Pinto – 5 Years of Service

POLICE DEPARTMENT RECOGNITION(S)

Police Officer of the Year - Robert Bart
Police officer of the Month – Jon Shaw
Civilian of the Year 2007 - Dennis Shinabery
FIRE DEPARTMENT RECOGNITION(S)

Fire Fighter of the Year – Lloyd Kurtzman, Fire Fighter / Paramedic

PROCLAMATION(S)

Municipal Clerks Week (May 4 through May 10, 2008) – Accepting Proclamation Leslie Wallace, City Clerk and Diane Minutoli, Deputy City Clerk

2. COMMISSION COMMENTS

3. PUBLIC DISCUSSION

4. CONSENT AGENDA

A. MOTION – AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, AMENDING APPENDIX A-ZONING, ARTICLE XXII, SIGN CODE, SECTION 22.16 SIGNS EXEMPT FROM PERMIT REQUIREMENT, PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES. (Requested by DEES)

B. MOTION – AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, AMENDING APPENDIX A-ZONING, ARTICLE III, GENERAL PROVISIONS, SECTION 3.24 OUTDOOR EVENTS, PROVIDING FOR CRA CO-SPONSORED EVENTS TO BE EXEMPT FROM APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS. (Requested by DEES)

C. RESOLUTION – SUPPORTING INCREASED AWARENESS, EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE COVERAGE FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER URGING BROWARD COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES TO SUPPORT SAME; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT HOUSE BILL 1291 AND TO ADOPT SENATE BILL 2654. (Requested by Commissioner McLean)

D. RESOLUTION – OPPOSING EFFORTS BY THE 2008 FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO INTERVENE RELATIVE TO HOME RULE AUTHORITY AND REVENUE CAPS ON LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. (Requested by Commissioner McLean)

E. RESOLUTION – SUPPORTING EFFORTS BY THE 2008 FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO BRING RELIEF AND REFORMS TO OUR UNAFFORDABLE AND UNSUSTAINABLE INSURANCE SYSTEM. (Requested by Commissioner McLean)

F. RESOLUTION – OPPOSING HOUSE BILL 1113; URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO REJECT SAID BILLS. (Requested by Commissioner McLean)

G. RESOLUTION – APPROVING THE WAIVING OF BIDDING TO PURCHASE TWO RESCUE TRANSPORT VEHICLES FROM TAYLOR MADE AMBULANCES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $217,970.00. (Requested by the Fire Department)

5. MOTION – ACCEPTING COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007. (Requested by Finance)

6. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING – RESOLUTION– CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF A 2-COP ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ALLOCATION FOR LAS PALMAS BAKERY & DELI, 2521 NORTH STATE ROAD 7. (District B) (Petitioner: Arce Fajardo Group, Fernando Arce, Owner) (Tabled from 3/19/08 City Commission Meeting)

7. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING – RESOLUTION– CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF 2-APS (PACKAGE SALES ONLY) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ALLOCATION FOR AJ SEAFOOD & GROCERY, INC., 1139 BANKS ROAD. (District D) (Petitioner: Sharmini Ramharrack, New Owner)

8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: MAKING A DETERMINATION AS TO WHICH OF THE TWO VERSIONS OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPENDIX A-ZONING, ARTICLE III, GENERAL PROVISIONS, SECTION 3.14 CONSTRUCTION OF FENCES, WALLS AND/OR HEDGES WITHIN THE CITY OF MARGATE WILL BE AUTHORIZED TO PROCEED. (Requested by Commissioner McLean)

9. ORDINANCE – FIRST READING – AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPENDIX A, ARTICLE III. GENERAL PROVISIONS, SECTION 3.14. CONSTRUCTION OF FENCES WALLS, AND/OR HEDGES WITHIN THE CITY OF MARGATE; PROVIDING FOR CONFORMANCE WITH THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE. (Authorization to Advertise Approved at 3/19 CC Meeting, Approved at 4/1 P&Z Meeting)

10. ORDINANCE – FIRST READING – AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR REVISION TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPENDIX B, CREATING ELEMENT IX. PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES ELEMENT, AND AMENDING ELEMENT VIII. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT; PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTE 163.31777. (Authorization to Advertise Approved at 3/19 CC Meeting, Approved at 4/1 P&Z Meeting)

11. ORDINANCE – FIRST READING – AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPENDIX A, ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS, SECTION 2.2. PROVIDING FOR DEFINITION FOR "FAMILY”. (Requested by the City Attorney)

12. ORDINANCE – FIRST READING – AMENDING THE CODE, APPENDIX A, ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS, SECTION 2.2. PROVIDING FOR DEFINITION FOR “GROUP CARE FACILITIES”. (Requested by the City Attorney)

13. ORDINANCE – SECOND READING – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION. ADDING NEW SECTION 2-74 ENTITLED ABSENCES FROM BOARD OR COMMITTEES OF THE CITY OF MARGATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

14. ORDINANCE – SECOND READING – AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, CHAPTER 12 1/2 LANDSCAPING, SECTION 12 1/2-13; ADJUSTMENTS OF STANDARDS, PROVIDING FOR APPEALS TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. (Authorization to Advertise Approved at 3/19 Meeting)

15. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – APPOINTING A DIRECTOR, ALTERNATE AND SECOND ALTERNATE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE BROWARD LEAGUE OF CITIES TO REPRESENT THE MARGATE CITY COMMISSION. (Requested by the Broward League of Cities).