Pembroke Pines public meetings in 2024

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a regular meeting to vote on consent items including a $462,059 senior services grant, $364,190 police ammunition purchase, $164,477 fire bunker gear, and several IT contracts. A public hearing will be held on an appeal of a Board of Adjustment decision regarding a residential zoning variance at 11920 Taft Street. The Commission will also receive a report from the Commission Auditor on risk assessment and audit findings, and announce several board appointments to the Citizen's Budget Advisory Board and Education Advisory Board.

• Appeal of Board of Adjustment decision for zoning variance at 11920 Taft Street
• Motion to approve $462,059 Older Americans Act grant from Area Agency on Aging
• Motion to approve $364,190 for police practice and duty ammunition
• Motion to approve $164,477 for 50 sets of fire bunker gear
• Motion to approve developer's agreement with Pembroke ALMC Real Estate, LLC for water, sewer, and lift station facilities

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review a quasi-judicial site plan amendment for ASKAR Plaza. The board will also consider a color change request for the Southbridge West multi-family development.

• Site plan amendment for ASKAR Plaza near Pembroke Road and SW 87 Way
• Color change request for Southbridge West at 10755 NW 10 Street

The Pembroke Pines Planning and Zoning Board approved a site plan amendment for Askar Plaza, allowing modifications to a previously approved plan for two buildings with drive-thru restaurants and retail, including a fuel tank addition and landscaping changes. The board also approved a color change for the Southbridge West multi-family development and excused two members from meetings.

• Approved SP2024-0006 Askar Plaza site plan amendment (5-0)
• Approved MSC2024-0023 Southbridge West color change (5-0)
• Approved minutes of November 14, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Excused Alternate Member Zacharias from November 14, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Excused Vice Chairman Golditch from December 12, 2024 meeting (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Pembroke Pines Board of Adjustment will approve the minutes from its November 7, 2024 meeting. It will then consider three variance applications: one for 13351 NW 11 Street (District 3), one for 2220 NW 93 Way (District 2), and one for 8861 NW 7 Street (District 2). The board may grant or deny each request based on the presented evidence.

• Variance ZV(R)2024-0054‑0059 for Jose Casas & Ursulina Schwartz, 13351 NW 11 Street (District 3)
• Variance ZV(R)2024-0082‑0085 for Max Probst & Yahaira Manon, 2220 NW 93 Way (District 2)
• Variance ZV(R)2024-0086‑0090 for Reinaldo & Gloria Morales, 8861 NW 7 Street (District 2)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing on the FY 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for CDBG programs, then consider a resolution to approve it. Key decisions include purchases of fire equipment ($178k) and a wastewater contract amendment ($308k), acceptance of a VOCA grant ($21k) for victim services, and a site plan for Baptist Health. The main discussion is adoption of a draft strategic plan and directing a general obligation bond referendum of up to $200 million to fund it.

• Public hearing and resolution approving the Program Year 2023 CAPER for Community Development Block Grants
• Sole-source purchase of Holmatro extrication tools from NAFECO, Inc. for $178,028
• Fourth amendment to service agreement with BCR Environmental Corporation for $308,340
• Acceptance of FY 2024-2025 Victims of Crimes Act grant for $21,356 from Police Department
• Discussion on adopting a $180–$200 million strategic plan and authorizing a GO bond referendum

City Commission

The City Commission meets in organizational and regular sessions. The organizational meeting will certify the November 5, 2024 special election results and administer the oath of office to Commissioner Michael A. Hernandez. The regular meeting will consider second reading of an ordinance amending the FY2023-2024 budget and a resolution changing a plat note from bank to medical office on Pines Boulevard. Multiple consent agenda items include contracts for emergency power system replacement, wastewater treatment plant engineering, and school resource officer services.

• Adoption of Ordinance 2024-24 amending the FY2023-2024 budget
• Resolution 2024-R-37 changing plat note on Pines Boulevard from 5,000 sq ft bank use to medical office
• Contract with Hillers Electrical Engineering for $297,194.74 for emergency power system replacement at WWTP
• Work Authorization #11 with Hazen and Sawyer for $174,850.12 for wastewater treatment plant engineering
• School Resource Officer summer school agreement with Somerset Academy for 2023-2024

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider several minor façade change requests for businesses on Pines Boulevard, an addendum for Big Lots Plaza, and multiple quasi‑judicial site plan applications, including the Edison Residential amendment. Decisions will be made on the consent agenda items and the listed site plan applications.

• Bell’s Funeral Home – minor façade changes at 8390 Pines Boulevard (Item 24-1060)
• Turbo Shot Coffee – façade, paint, outdoor seating at 8579 Pines Boulevard (Item 24-1061)
• Big Lots Plaza – replacement of AC screening wall at 7900‑7996 Pines Boulevard (Addendum Item 24-1084)
• Edison Residential – site plan amendment north of Pembroke Road (Item 24-1064)
• MedSquare Pembroke Pines – site plan application at southwest corner Palm Avenue and Johnson Street (Item 24-1065)

The Pembroke Pines Planning and Zoning Board approved meeting minutes, minor façade and signage modifications for several businesses, and a master sign plan for the Edison Pembroke Mixed Use Development. The board also approved site plan applications and amendments for Edison Residential, Baptist FSER, and MedSquare Pembroke Pines. All approved items passed unanimously.

• Approved September 12, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved minor façade and signage modifications for Bell’s Funeral Home (4-0)
• Approved minor façade changes, outdoor seating, and signage for Turbo Shot Coffee and Beverages (4-0)
• Approved minor façade and signage changes for SPG - Anthropologie (4-0)
• Approved minor façade changes, paint, and signage for Jiffy Lube (4-0)
• Approved AC screening wall replacement for Big Lots Plaza (4-0)
• Approved Edison Residential site plan amendment (4-0)
• Approved Baptist FSER at Edison site plan (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Pembroke Pines Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on multiple variance applications for residential properties: Cecilio Pagan at 631 SW 100 Terrace, Mark & Evelyn Gonzalez at 6131 SW 195 Avenue, Christian & Silvia Lesmez at 13761 NW 18 Court, Carlos & Karla Leyva at 11920 Taft Street, and Sergio de las Salas at 16586 NW 8 Street. The board will also approve the October 17, 2024 meeting minutes and discuss any items at the request of the board or staff.

• Approval of October 17, 2024 Board of Adjustment minutes
• Old business: variance requests ZV(R)2024-0069 & 0070 for Cecilio Pagan at 631 SW 100 Terrace
• New business: variances ZV(R)2024-0039-0042 for Mark & Evelyn Gonzalez at 6131 SW 195 Avenue
• New business: variances ZV(R)2024-0071, 0074 & 0075 for Christian & Silvia Lesmez at 13761 NW 18 Court
• New business: variances ZV(R)2024-0080 & 0081 for Sergio de las Salas at 16586 NW 8 Street

City Commission

The Pembroke Pines City Commission will consider several procurement actions, including a $119,083.47 purchase of unmanned aerial vehicles for the police department funded by an FDLE grant. The agenda also includes a vote to award a $253,575 HVAC replacement contract for city parks, approval of vehicle purchases totaling $214,635, and the adoption of charter amendment ordinances. Additionally, the commission will appoint an alternate member to the Education Advisory Board and hold a workshop on the city’s strategic plan.

• Approve purchase of one Responder Ops bundle and one Lemur 2 Ops bundle from Brinc Drones, Inc. ($69,998) and two SkyDio X10 drones from RMUS, LLC ($49,085.47) for a total of $119,083.47 for the Police Department (FDLE drone replacement grant).
• Award IFB # RE-24-07 for Pembroke Pines Parks HVAC replacement to JCR Mechanical Contractor, Inc. up to $253,575.00 (includes bond and contingency).
• Approve purchase of four vehicles for $185,952 from Duval Ford and one vehicle for $28,683 from Garber Chevrolet, total not to exceed $214,635, for city departments.
• Appoint Haniff C. Murray as alternate member to the Education Advisory Board.
• Adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-16 amending Section 4.03 of the City Charter regarding appointment and removal of the Acting City Manager.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will approve the September 5, 2024 meeting minutes. It will consider five variance requests for properties in Districts 1‑3, including requests by Walter Gallardo, Pilar Vassallo, Eugene Ortega, Cecilio Pagan, and Elizabeth Espinosa. The board will also discuss cancelling the January 2, 2025 meeting and moving it to January 16, 2025.

• Approve September 5, 2024 Board of Adjustment minutes (24-0903).
• Variance ZV(R)2024-0064 & 0065 for Walter Gallardo & Pilar Vassallo, 9630 NW 5 Street (District 2).
• Variance ZV(R)2024-0068 for Eugene Ortega, 16352 Segovia Circle N (District 3).
• Variances ZV(R)2024-0069 & 0070 for Cecilio Pagan, 631 SW 100 Terrace (District 1).
• Discuss cancelling the Jan 2 2025 meeting and rescheduling it for Jan 16 2025 (24-0988).

City Commission

The Pembroke Pines City Commission is meeting to consider several proposed charter amendments regarding the city manager's role, including changes to duties, qualifications, and appointment procedures. The agenda also includes the approval of various contracts for city services and equipment.

• Proposed Ordinance 2024-18 to submit city manager charter amendments to a March 2025 referendum
• Proposed Ordinance 2024-16 to amend the appointment and removal of the acting city manager
• Proposed Ordinance 2024-17 to effectuate non-substantive charter amendments
• Approval of a 2025 F-750 dump truck purchase from Palmetto Ford of Miami not to exceed $101,543.75
• Approval of Chromebook, carts, and smartboards from Office Depot, LLC not to exceed $176,195.25

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider several site plan applications and amendments for residential and commercial developments. The board will also review minor façade and signage changes for businesses on Pines Boulevard and a variance request for padel courts.

• Variance request for Grand Palms Padel Courts at 110 Grand Palms Drive
• Site plan application for MedSquare Pembroke Pines at Palm Avenue and Johnson Street
• Site plan amendment for Edison Residential north of Pembroke Road
• Site plan application for Baptist FSER @ Edison north of Pembroke Road
• Façade and signage changes for Bell’s Funeral Home, Turbo Shot Coffee, and Jiffy Lube on Pines Boulevard

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a motion to approve the 2024‑2025 Pembroke Pines Charter Schools Florida School Safety Risk Assessment Tool, related best‑practice policies, and to apply for the 2024‑2025 School Hardening Grant. Additional items include several procurement contracts, a settlement agreement, and a proposal to contribute $100,000 to Miramar’s solid‑waste campus opposition campaign.

• Approve school safety risk assessment tool, updated threat‑management, safer‑spaces, and visitor‑intruder policies, and apply for the School Hardening Grant (Reference Item 24‑0943)
• Award IFB # PSUT‑24‑09 for prestressed concrete pipe repair fittings to Rangeline Tapping Services, Inc. (up to $55,386) (24‑0890)
• Approve $650,000 annual contract with Home Depot USA for maintenance and industrial supplies (Contract # 16154) (24‑0941)
• Authorize settlement agreement with Jacob Klaus in the Eli Klaus case (24‑0888)
• Discuss possible $100,000 contribution to Miramar’s solid‑waste campus opposition campaign (ADD‑1) (24‑0978)

City Commission

The commission will hold a shade session on pending litigation before the second budget hearing. At 6:00 PM the commission will adopt the tentative FY 2024‑25 budget, the operating millage rate of 5.6690 and the debt service millage rate of 0.3208. A consent agenda will approve several contracts, including a water‑service replacement project and purchases of communications equipment for fire and police departments. The public will be invited to comment on the budget items.

• Adopt Proposed Ordinance 2024‑12 establishing operating millage rate 5.6690 and debt service millage 0.3208
• Adopt Proposed Ordinance 2024‑13 adopting the FY 2024‑25 budget and a five‑year capital improvement program
• Award IFB # PSUT‑24‑07 Cedarwoods Water Service Replacement to Marcdan, Inc. up to $2,635,941 (including $182,578 contingency)
• Purchase Motorola APX Next radios for the fire department up to $150,000
• Purchase Panasonic equipment for the police department up to $148,194

City Commission

The Pembroke Pines City Commission will conduct a public hearing on re-imposing fire protection special assessments for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The assessments will be based on each property's classification and billing units. Commissioners will consider Resolution 2024-R-33 to approve the assessment roll and rate for fire services.

• Public hearing on re-imposing fire protection special assessments for 2024-2025
• Consideration of Resolution 2024-R-33 to approve assessment roll and rates
• Fire assessment presentation for fiscal year 2024-25
• Final GSG Report dated June 2023 attached
• Assessable fire protection cost and rate calculation for 2024-25 provided

Planning and Zoning Board

The Pembroke Pines Planning and Zoning Board will meet in person on September 12, 2024, to review 11 development-related items. The agenda includes façade changes for Bell’s Funeral Home, multiple variance requests for UniVida and Walmart, site plan amendments for Edison Residential, MedSquare, SFDC Building B, and Fifth Third Bank, and a new site plan for Baptist SFER @ Edison. No dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.

• Bell’s Funeral Home façade changes at 8390 Pines Boulevard (minor)
• UniVida variance requests at 1800 N Douglas Road (4 items)
• Walmart variance request at 151 SW 184 Avenue
• Edison Residential site plan amendment north of Pembroke Road
• MedSquare Pembroke Pines site plan at Palm Avenue and Johnson Street

The Planning and Zoning Board approved three signage variances for UniVida medical offices at 1800 N Douglas Road, allowing larger total signage, a larger monument sign, and a larger primary façade sign. The board also granted Walmart a variance to allow 33 short-term parking spaces at 151 SW 184 Avenue. Several site plan items were deferred at the applicant's request, including Edison Residential, Baptist FSER, and MedSquare. The board approved site plan amendments for SFDC Building B and Fifth Third Bank.

• Granted ZV2024-0002 (UniVida) allowing 208.81 sq ft total signage (unanimous)
• Granted ZV2024-0004 (UniVida) allowing 46.35 sq ft monument sign (unanimous)
• Granted ZV2024-0005 (UniVida) allowing 77.67 sq ft primary façade sign (unanimous)
• Granted ZV2024-0006 (Walmart) allowing 33 short-term parking spaces (unanimous)
• Deferred SP2023-0009 (Edison Residential) site plan amendment (unanimous)
• Deferred SP2023-0004 (Baptist FSER @ Edison) site plan (unanimous)
• Deferred SP2024-0001 (MedSquare) to October 10, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved SP2024-0004 (SFDC Building B) site plan with permit amendment (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Pembroke Pines Board of Adjustment will conduct an in-person meeting to review seven zoning variance applications. The board will also approve minutes from the August 1, 2024 meeting and address procedural items.

• ZV(R)2024-0053 to 0059: Seven zoning variance requests at addresses including 13351 NW 11 Street, 7101 SW 6 Street, 321 SW 159 Drive, and 9321 NW 20 Court

City Commission

The workshop will review recommended charter changes (WS‑1). At the first budget public hearing the Commission will adopt a tentative FY 2024‑25 budget and set an operating millage rate of 5.6690 (7.73 % above the rolled‑back rate) and a debt service millage of 0.3208. Ordinance 2024‑12 will formalize those millage rates, and Ordinance 2024‑13 will adopt the budget and a five‑year capital improvement program. Additional items include awarding the Polk Building Renovations Phase I contract to Stone Concept Miami, Inc. for up to $684,528 and approving purchase of two Smart 18 radar speed trailers and one GP 465T mobile message board for up to $43,607.

• WS‑1 Workshop: Review and discussion of recommended charter changes
• Ordinance 2024‑12: Adopt operating millage rate of 5.6690 and debt service millage of 0.3208
• Ordinance 2024‑13: Adopt FY 2024‑25 budget and five‑year capital improvement program
• Award IFB #PSPW‑24‑05 Polk Building Renovations Phase I to Stone Concept Miami, Inc. (up to $684,528)
• Approve purchase of two Smart 18 radar speed trailers and one GP 465T mobile message board (up to $43,607)

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct a workshop to discuss the 2024-2025 proposed budget. The regular meeting includes a presentation on the Pines Boulevard and Flamingo Road center turn overpass feasibility study and various contract approvals.

• Purchase of 35 vehicles from Garber Chevrolet Buick GMC and Stingray Chevrolet not to exceed $1,723,762.17
• Dual enrollment funding for Pembroke Pines Charter High School not to exceed $175,000 for tuition and $60,000 for materials
• Emergency purchase for West Campus Elementary Charter School access control system not to exceed $101,868.56
• Wastewater Treatment Plant chemical odor control program award to Kemira Water Solutions not to exceed $88,000.00
• Emergency purchase for Pines Point Cabinet Project #5 from Cabinet Stop Shop, LLC not to exceed $78,630.00

The Commission voted 5-0 to direct staff, the Broward MPO, and FDOT to meet and craft a resolution that keeps funding in place, removes the center turn overpass from consideration, and studies viable ground-level options for the Pines Boulevard and Flamingo Road intersection. The Commission also approved the consent agenda, including a $1.72 million vehicle purchase, and deferred a pension fund ordinance to the next meeting.

• Directed staff, MPO, and FDOT to craft resolution for ground-level options, removing overpass (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,723,762.17 vehicle purchase (5-0)
• Deferred pension fund ordinance 2024-11 to next meeting (5-0)
• Approved facility use agreement with Boys and Girls Club (5-0)
• Approved Citizen Budget Advisory Board ordinance with two non-voting ex officio members (5-0)
• Adopted resolution 2024-R-26 dedicating classroom in memory of Lorraine Vazquez (5-0)
• Adopted resolution 2024-R-27 for Pembroke Pines Mobility Hub project (5-0)
• Approved modifications to Fire Prevention fee schedule (5-0)

City Commission

The commission will consider two motions: one to rescind a prior action that did not approve the School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement, and another to approve the SRO agreement for the 2024‑2025 and 2025‑2026 school years. The agenda includes the agreement documents, financial impact analysis, and related presentations. The decision will determine whether the city formalizes the partnership with the Broward County School Board for SRO services.

• Motion to rescind prior action on Item #28 (SRO agreement) from the August 7 meeting
• Motion to approve the SRO agreement for the 2024‑2025 and 2025‑2026 school years
• Exhibit 1: SRO agreement with Broward County School Board (2024‑2026)
• Exhibit 2: Broward Schools financial impact analysis (2024‑2026)
• Exhibit 5: SBBC Guardian Program presentation

The City Commission voted 5-0 to approve the School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement with the Broward County School Board for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years, reversing the earlier failed vote from August 7. The agreement covers 19 school resource officers and will be partially executed by the city, then submitted to the county for final approval. No action was taken on the separate motion to rescind the prior vote.

• Approved SRO agreement with Broward County School Board for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 (5-0)
• No action taken on motion to rescind August 7 vote on Item 28

Planning and Zoning Board

The Pembroke Pines Planning and Zoning Board will meet to review minor façade and signage changes for four businesses, a series of quasi-judicial variance requests for a residential property, and a site plan application for a McDonald’s location. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and a sunshine law refresher.

• MSC2024-0009: LB Eatery & Wine, 14545 SW 5 Street, minor façade and signage changes
• MSC2024-0018: Crema, 501 SW 145 Terrace, minor façade and signage changes
• MSC2024-0020: Nike, minor re-imaging changes to façade and signage
• ZV2024-0002 to ZV2024-0005: UniVida, 1800 N Douglas Road, four variance requests
• SP2023-0006: McDonald’s, 6700 Pembroke Road, site plan application

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a site plan for a new drive-thru-only McDonald's and four minor façade and signage requests for businesses at the Shops at Pembroke Gardens and Silver Lakes. Four variance requests for UniVida medical offices were deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved site plan for drive-thru/pick-up only McDonald's at 6700 Pembroke Road
• Approved façade and signage changes for LB Eatery & Wine (MSC2024-0009)
• Approved façade and signage changes for Crema Gourmet (MSC2024-0018)
• Approved façade and signage changes for Nike (MSC2024-0020)
• Approved color and signage changes for The Box Event Venue (MSC2024-0022)
• Deferred four signage variance requests for UniVida (ZV2024-0002 through ZV2024-0005) to September 12, 2024
• Approved minutes from the June 13, 2024 meeting

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several high-value contracts for city services and infrastructure. Key items include a five-year independent audit agreement and upgrades to city center access controls and lift stations.

• Independent audit services agreement with RSM US, LLP not to exceed $863,800
• City Center Access Control Upgrade contract awarded to Bryant Integrated Technologies not to exceed $381,256.22
• Master Lift Station No. 4 Comminutor contract awarded to Intercounty Engineering, Inc. not to exceed $397,094
• Cambridge Program testing materials for charter schools not to exceed $323,174.55
• Purchase of an 8-inch bypass pump from PSI Technologies Inc. not to exceed $63,981.35

The City Commission voted 4-1 against approving the School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years, which would have replaced some officers with guardians at elementary schools. A motion to reconsider also failed. The Commission approved other items, including a $863,800 audit contract, a $397,094 lift station contract, and several ordinances.

• Rejected 2024-2025/2025-2026 SRO agreement with Broward County School Board (1-4)
• Failed to reconsider SRO agreement (2-3)
• Approved $863,800 independent audit contract with RSM US LLP (5-0)
• Approved $397,094 Master Lift Station No. 4 comminutor contract (5-0)
• Approved $381,256 City Center access control upgrade (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-14 updating flood insurance rate map effective date (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2024-08 on first reading to rezone 9-acre parcel (5-0)
• Deferred Ordinance 2024-10 to August 21, 2024 (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review several variance applications for properties located in Districts 1 and 3. The board will also discuss potentially rescheduling the October 3, 2024, meeting to October 17, 2024.

• Variance requests for 985 NW 164 Avenue
• Variance requests for 200 SW 65 Terrace
• Variance requests for 13795 NW 12 Court
• Variance requests for 620 SW 100 Avenue
• Variance requests for 7801 NW 12 Street

City Commission

The Pembroke Pines City Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a resolution setting fire rescue assessment rates for 2024-25 and to establish the millage rate to be advertised in the county’s property tax notice. The meeting includes a public hearing on the fire assessment resolution.

• Proposed Resolution 2024-R-24 on fire rescue assessment rates
• Public hearing scheduled for fire assessment resolution
• Millage rate to be advertised by August 2, 2024
• Fire Protection Assessable Cost 2024-25 and rate calculation attachments

The Commission voted 4-1 to establish the 2024-25 operating millage rate of 5.6690 for advertisement in the TRIM notice, a decrease from the previous year. It also unanimously adopted Resolution 2024-R-24 to set fire assessment fees, which include a $40 residential increase. The meeting was a special session focused on these budget-related items.

• Approved millage rate of 5.6690 for TRIM notice advertisement (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-R-24 for fire assessment fees (5-0)
• Commissioner Schwartz requested 5-year fire capital plan by Sept 4 budget hearing

Board of Adjustment

The Pembroke Pines Board of Adjustment will hear five residential zoning variance requests that could modify property standards for local homeowners. The agenda also lists a discussion on possibly canceling the October 3, 2024 meeting. Affected owners and neighbors may present evidence or cross-examine witnesses during the hearings.

• ZV(R)2024-0026 to 0028: Jake Towers, 8500 NW 24 Court (District 2)
• ZV(R)2024-0031 to 0033: Jorge & Sasha Perez, 18819 NW 23 Street (District 3)
• ZV(R)2024-0034 & 0035: James & Rose Davilmar, 8441 NW 11 Street (District 2)
• ZV(R)2024-0036 to 0038: Jose Ignacio Sanchez & Patricia Salce Santana, 13298 NW 18 Court (District 3)
• Discussion and possible action to cancel the October 3, 2024 meeting

City Commission

The City Commission will review several items including city-wide technology hardware awards, park maintenance, and public service recognitions. The agenda includes multiple motions for equipment purchases, event services, and facility use agreements.

• Award of $810,640.07 to Gerelcom, Inc. for Cisco infrastructure hardware
• Purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado work truck for up to $51,637.50
• Installation of Hydrowick drainage system at Pembroke Lakes Golf Course for up to $59,993
• Agreement with PK Productions, Inc. for Hispanic American Heritage Festival up to $48,359
• Purchase of 54 AED units for the Police Department for up to $75,330

The Pembroke Pines City Commission adopted an emergency ordinance to change the date of a special election for the District 4 seat to August 20, 2024, contingent on a court order or consent from the Supervisor of Elections. The Commission also approved a $1.03 million annual contract for school crossing guards and adopted budgets totaling over $81 million for city charter schools. Additionally, the Commission voted to appoint Rafael Borrero to the Police and Fire Pension Board and approved a $689,289 road resurfacing project for Chapel Lake Estates.

• Adopted Emergency Ordinance 2024-07 for Aug 20 special election (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-06 updating zoning and land development provisions (5-0)
• Approved $1,030,617 annual contract for school crossing guards (5-0)
• Adopted $70,750,479 budget for Pembroke Pines Charter Schools (5-0)
• Adopted $10,258,153 budget for Pembroke Pines/FSU Charter School (5-0)
• Appointed Rafael Borrero to Police and Fire Pension Board (3-2)
• Approved $689,289 contract for Chapel Lake Estates road resurfacing (5-0)
• Deferred approval of May 15 meeting minutes to August 7 (4-1)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review a zoning change request for a potential Discount Tire development. The meeting also includes discussions on several exterior color and signage changes for existing businesses and a site plan application for El Car Wash.

• Zoning change for Discount Tire at Pembroke Road and Douglas Road
• Site plan application for El Car Wash near Pines Boulevard and NW 78 Terrace
• Color change for Char Hut Plaza at 12101 - 12221 Taft Street
• Exterior color and signage changes for Extra Space Storage at 400 NW 172 Avenue
• Color change for Palm Square Shopping Center at 1640 S Palm Avenue

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the site plan for a new El Car Wash facility on Pines Boulevard. The Board also voted to forward a recommendation to the City Commission to modify restrictive covenants for a property at Pembroke Road and Douglas Road, allowing a Discount Tire store. Additionally, the Board approved color change requests for Char Hut Plaza, Extra Space Storage, and Palm Square Shopping Center.

• Approved El Car Wash Pembroke Pines site plan (SP2023-0007) (5-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to City Commission for Discount Tire zoning change (ZC2024-0001) (5-0)
• Approved color change for Char Hut Plaza (MSC2024-0010) (5-0)
• Approved color and signage changes for Extra Space Storage (MSC2024-0014) (5-0)
• Approved color change for Palm Square Shopping Center (MSC2024-0015) (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 23, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Elected Linda Gonzalez as Chair and Golditch as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Excused Alternate Member Zacharias from meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct a Board Night Workshop to review annual reports from various city boards. The regular meeting includes several contract awards for construction, technology, and utility services, as well as setting the September 2024 budget hearing schedule.

• Presentation of 10 annual reports from city advisory boards
• Award of $181,115.68 to Perez-Borroto Construction LLC for YMCA Aquatic Center slide upgrades
• Agreement with Intercounty Engineering, Inc. for sewer lift station rehabilitation up to $384,664.00
• Award of $283,690.40 to Perez-Borroto Construction LLC for Pines Recreation Center concession stand renovation
• Establishment of September 2024 budget and fire assessment hearing dates

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider several consent agenda items involving signage and color changes. The meeting also includes quasi-judicial hearings for variance requests and a site plan application.

• Container Store: minor façade and signage changes at 14530 SW 2 Street
• RK Pembroke Pines Plaza: color change at 11330 - 11360 Pines Boulevard
• Fairway Greens: paint and signage modifications east of SW 114 Avenue and south of SW 2 Street
• Kaluz: variance request south of Pines Boulevard and west of SW 106 Avenue
• Shoppes of Pembroke: variance request at 11210 - 11300 Pines Boulevard

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a site plan and a signage height variance for the Kaluz restaurant at City Center. The board also granted a parking variance for the Shoppes of Pembroke and approved several minor facade and color changes for local businesses.

• Approved site plan for Kaluz restaurant (5-0)
• Approved signage variance for Kaluz to allow 6’-7 1/4” letter height (5-0)
• Approved parking variance for Shoppes of Pembroke to allow 331 spaces instead of 392 (3-2)
• Approved facade and signage changes for The Container Store (5-0)
• Approved color change for Pembroke Pines Plaza (5-0)
• Approved paint and signage modifications for Fairway Greens (5-0)
• Approved transmission of Annual Board Report to City Commission (5-0)
• Approved March 14, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct a public vote to appoint an interim District 4 Commissioner. The agenda also includes several board appointments and the consideration of various city contracts. Additionally, the commission will review legislative updates and community proclamations.

• Public vote for Interim District 4 Commissioner
• Purchase of ballistic shields and helmets for the Police Department up to $939,375
• Contract for stairway replacements at Central Campus up to $575,548.20
• Bunker sand replacement and tee leveling at Pembroke Lakes Golf Course up to $213,431.98
• Purchase of three vehicles for Police and Fire departments up to $154,621

The Commission selected Michael A. Hernandez as Interim Commissioner for District 4 after a ranked vote ended in a first-place tie with Ali Bhojani; Hernandez was sworn in and Bhojani was appointed to the Planning & Zoning Board for District 4. Commissioner Jay D. Schwartz was escorted out of the chambers by the Sergeant-at-Arms for the remainder of the meeting after challenging the Chair. The Commission approved the consent agenda, a traffic signal contract, and two resolutions, and deferred Ordinance 2024-02 to June 5, 2024.

• Selected Michael A. Hernandez as Interim District 4 Commissioner (3-1, Schwartz nay)
• Appointed runner-up Ali Bhojani to Planning & Zoning Board for District 4 (3-1, Schwartz nay)
• Escorted Commissioner Schwartz out of chambers for remainder of meeting
• Approved consent agenda (4-0, Schwartz absent)
• Approved $994,553.58 traffic signal installation at Palm Avenue and SW 7th Street (4-0, Schwartz absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-R-11 approving CDBG Action Plan for Program Year 2024 (4-0, Schwartz absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-R-15 approving UASI grant, $330,681 initial cost (4-0, Schwartz absent)
• Deferred Ordinance 2024-02 (Pines Place sub-sublease) to June 5, 2024 (4-0, Schwartz absent)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review several variance requests under old and new business. The board may also discuss transmitting the Annual Board Report to the City Commission.

• Variance request for Marleny Molina at 9441 Johnson Street
• Variance request for Alan & Bianca Sutherland at 1100 NW 185 Terrace
• Variance request for Ana Maria Veeser at 1728 NW 163 Terrace
• Variance request for Jimmy James at 13801 NW 16 Street
• Variance request for Niuvis Gutierrez Arroyo at 720 SW 68 Terrace

The Board unanimously approved several variance requests to legalize existing unpermitted driveways, patios, and structures. One set of variance requests for a proposed driveway and patio was tabled.

• Approved 4 variances for 9441 Johnson Street regarding setbacks and lot coverage (unanimous)
• Tabled variance requests ZV(R)2024-0015 through ZV(R)2024-0017 for 1100 NW 185 Terrace (unanimous)
• Approved 2 variances for 1728 NW 163 Terrace regarding front lot coverage and driveway width (unanimous)
• Approved 2 variances for 13801 NW 16 Street regarding circular driveway coverage and width (unanimous)
• Approved variance ZV(R)2024-0021 for 720 SW 68 Terrace allowing 50% front lot coverage (unanimous)
• Approved 4 variances for 700 SW 67 Terrace regarding driveway width, setbacks, and shed size (unanimous)
• Approved the Annual Board Report for presentation to the City Commission (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the April 4, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct public interviews for the appointment of an interim commissioner for District 4. The meeting also includes various presentations, board appointments, and several contract approvals.

• Public interviews for the District 4 interim commissioner vacancy
• Award of $330,510.30 to Dan Enterprises Team, LLC for a new metal canopy at West Campus
• Approval of $428,219 agreement with Somerset Academy for School Resource Officers
• Award of $58,322.25 to Pawol Tafya, LLC for Adobe license renewal
• Award of $53,404.16 to Guardian Fueling Technologies, LLC for fire station fuel tank replacement

The Commission adopted an ordinance to reopen candidate qualifying for the November 5, 2024, District 4 special election. Several infrastructure and service contracts were approved via the consent agenda, and the city formally opposed new waste incinerators in Broward County.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-05 to reopen District 4 special election qualifying from June 10-14 (3-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-R-13 urging Broward County to reject additional incineration facilities (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-R-14 prohibiting incinerators on specific Southwest Ranches properties (4-0)
• Approved $330,510.30 contract for West Campus carline metal canopy (4-0)
• Approved $428,219 agreement for Somerset Academy school resource officers (4-0)
• Approved $342,400 agreement for 64 license plate recognition readers (4-0)
• Deferred GIS services agreement with Florida Technical Consultants to May 15 (4-0)
• Directed City Manager to notify school board of concerns regarding potential school closures (Consensus)

City Commission

The City Commission will review several contracts, including a $858,810 fire engine purchase and fireworks agreements. The meeting also includes a second reading of an ordinance for the Edison Pembroke Mixed Use Development.

• Purchase of E-ONE Typhoon fire engine not to exceed $858,810.96
• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-03 for Edison Pembroke Mixed Use Development guidelines
• Two-year fireworks contract with Zambelli Fireworks totaling up to $70,000
• Purchase of fire department uniforms not to exceed $95,000
• Agreement with Broward Supervisor of Elections for the November 5, 2024, special election

The Commission approved the application process and selection schedule for an interim District 4 Commissioner. Other key actions included adopting design guidelines for a mixed-use development and increasing tree clearance requirements for swales.

• Approved opening Interim Commissioner application process to all District 4 residents (4-0)
• Approved Interim Commissioner interview and voting schedule (3-1)
• Approved ranking system for selecting Interim Commissioner (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-R-12 to fill District 4 vacancy (4-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2024-05 on first reading regarding District 4 special election qualifying period (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-03 creating Edison Pembroke Mixed Use Development design guidelines (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-04 increasing vertical clearance for trees in swale areas (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-R-10 prohibiting incinerators at 5400 SW 208th Lane (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review multiple variance applications for properties located in various districts. The meeting also includes discussion regarding the scheduling of the June meeting.

• Variance request for 731 SW 69 Terrace
• Variance request for 9441 Johnson Street
• Variance request for 1100 NW 185 Terrace
• Variance request for 14257 NW 18 Court

City Commission

The City Commission will hold an organizational meeting to declare the results of the March 19, 2024, general election. The meeting also includes administering oaths of office to the Mayor and District 2 and 3 Commissioners.

• Resolution 2024-R-06 declaring March 19, 2024, election results
• Oath of office for Angelo Castillo as Mayor
• Oath of office for Jay D. Schwartz for District 2 Commissioner seat
• Oath of office for Maria Rodriguez for District 3 Commissioner seat

At its April 3, 2024 organizational meeting, the Pembroke Pines City Commission adopted Resolution 2024-R-06 declaring the results of the March 19, 2024 general election, by a 4-0 vote with one member absent. The oath of office was then administered to Angelo Castillo as Mayor (city-wide), Jay D. Schwartz for District 2, and Maria Rodriguez for District 3. The minutes also record remarks by outgoing Mayor Ortis and the newly sworn officials, and direction from Commissioner Schwartz to the City Manager to schedule a budget visioning session, meet with the Broward County School Board about not closing public schools in the city, and continue the Raising Positive Children Forums. The minutes provided cover only the organizational meeting; no regular meeting actions are recorded in the supplied text.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-R-06 declaring the March 19, 2024 general election results (4-0, one absent)
• Administered oath of office to Angelo Castillo as Mayor (city-wide seat)
• Administered oath of office to Jay D. Schwartz for District 2 commission seat
• Administered oath of office to Maria Rodriguez for District 3 commission seat
• Commissioner Schwartz directed City Manager to schedule a budget visioning session/workshop before the TRIM Notice
• Commissioner Schwartz directed City Manager to meet with Broward County School Board about not closing public schools in Pembroke Pines, no later than first week of May
• Commissioner Schwartz directed City Manager to continue former Commissioner Siple's Raising Positive Children Forums

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct an organizational meeting to declare March 19, 2024, election results and administer oaths of office to the Mayor and Commissioners. The regular meeting includes discussions on appointing a District 4 interim commissioner and approving various city resolutions and ordinances.

• Certification of March 19, 2024, general election results
• Oaths of office for Mayor, District 2 Commissioner, and District 3 Commissioner
• Appointment of Vice Mayor for 2024-2025
• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-03 regarding Edison Pembroke Mixed Use Development guidelines
• Change order for Gomez & Son Fence Corp not to exceed $182,136.42

The Pembroke Pines City Commission voted 4-0 to defer the appointment of an interim commissioner for District 4 to its April 17, 2024 meeting. The commission also approved a resolution accepting a Florida Department of Transportation grant, adopted two other resolutions, and approved a speed hump waiver for SW 54th Place. A proposed ordinance creating the Edison Pembroke Mixed Use Development District design guidelines was deferred to April 17 at the applicant's request. A motion to draft an ordinance changing how advisory board alternates are appointed died for lack of a second.

• Approved Thomas Good, Jr. as Vice Mayor for 2024-2025 (4-0)
• Deferred appointment of interim commissioner for District 4 to April 17, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved Vice Mayor Tom Good as representative on the Metropolitan Planning Organization (4-0)
• Approved Commissioner Schwartz as Director of Broward League of Cities, Commissioner Rodriguez as First Alternate, Vice Mayor Good as Second Alternate (4-0)
• Approved Commissioner Rodriguez as Director of Florida League of Cities and Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including Sections (B) and (C) of Item 3 and Section (A) of Item 3 separately (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-R-07 accepting a Florida Department of Transportation grant (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-R-08 authorizing city officials to sign vouchers and checks (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several consent agenda items including infrastructure upgrades and service agreements. Key discussions involve funding for community bus services, fire department equipment, and public works projects.

• Awarding Liberty Elevator Corporation up to $1,738,000 for elevator modernization at Pines Point Senior Residence
• Increasing annual funding for the Community Bus Service interlocal agreement to $671,776.66
• Purchasing 81 Scott Model X3 Pro self-contained breathing apparatus for the Fire Department up to $800,000
• Approving a change order for new bleachers at the Pembroke Shores YMCA Family Center totaling $157,500
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-04 regarding vertical clearance requirements for trees in swale areas

The City Commission approved a series of consent items including public safety equipment and infrastructure repairs. It also passed a first reading of an ordinance to increase vertical clearance requirements for trees in swale areas.

• Approved $1.738M elevator modernization contract for Pines Point Senior Residence
• Approved $800,000 for 81 SCBAs and accessories for the Fire Department
• Approved $24,450 for 50 rifle plates for the Police Department
• Approved $149,580 contract with Comcast Business Communications for charter school internet
• Approved $134,912.07 for OpenGov e-procurement software
• Approved $182,454 work authorization for Carollo Engineers, Inc.
• Approved tri-party agreement with Broward County and Lennar Homes for Skyrise Plaza permits (4-1)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance 2024-04 regarding tree vertical clearance in swales (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will discuss a Land Development Code update. The agenda also includes several miscellaneous requests for outdoor dining, color changes, and signage.

• K-Pot @ Westfork Plaza (15995 Pines Boulevard) outdoor dining enclosure request
• Pembroke Commons Shopping Center (600 University Drive) color change request
• Tesla at Shops at Pembroke Gardens (417 SW 145 Terrace) zoning interpretation
• SPG - Tesla (417 SW 145 Terrace) minor façade and signage changes
• Land Development Code (LDC) Update discussion

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved a zoning interpretation allowing a Tesla showroom at Shops at Pembroke Gardens, along with its associated facade changes. The board also approved color changes for Pembroke Commons Shopping Center and an outdoor dining enclosure for K-Pot at Westfork Plaza. Additionally, the board voted to transmit the second amendment to the Land Development Code to the City Commission with a favorable recommendation.

• Approved minutes from February 8, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved color change for Pembroke Commons Shopping Center (5-0)
• Approved enclosure of outdoor dining area for K-Pot at Westfork Plaza (5-0)
• Approved zoning interpretation for Tesla showroom at Shops at Pembroke Gardens (5-0)
• Approved facade and signage changes for Tesla at Shops at Pembroke Gardens (5-0)
• Transmitted Land Development Code Update to City Commission with favorable recommendation (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review multiple variance requests for properties located in District 3. The agenda includes both old business and new business regarding these residential variances.

• Variance request for 16453 NW 21 Street (Denny Maiz & Sonia Becerra)
• Variance request for 170 NW 161 Avenue (Lisseth Lopez Martinez & Briam Riveron Vergara)
• Variance request for 16310 NW 19 Street (Hector & Anna Perez)
• Variance request for 16395 NW 19 Street (Rena Deopersaud)
• Variance requests for 13736 NW 18 Street, 13905 NW 16 Drive, and others

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several contract awards, including janitorial services, utility purchases, and roof replacements. The meeting also includes presentations honoring Mayor Frank Ortis's retirement and recognition of local community members.

• Awarding janitorial services for Studio 18 and Pembroke Pines Art & Cultural Center to Marsden South, LLC for up to $48,287.26
• Awarding janitorial services for Senior Center and Rental Housing Facilities to Marsden South, LLC for up to $268,280.57
• Purchase of a sewer inspection trailer from Environmental Products Group, Inc. for up to $77,597.25
• Purchase of sodium hydroxide from Brenntag Mid-South, Inc. for an estimated annual amount not to exceed $61,720.00
• Awarding roof replacements for various city buildings to DMS Contractors, LaPorta Contracting, Triple J Roofing, and Grace Roofing

The City Commission approved several janitorial, HVAC, and roofing contracts, along with a healthcare services agreement with Memorial Healthcare System. The commission rescheduled the June 19 meeting to June 18 and tabled an agreement regarding fire protection in unincorporated Broward County.

• Approved janitorial services for Studio 18 and Art & Cultural Center to Marsden South, LLC (max $48,287.26) (5-0)
• Approved janitorial services for Senior Center and rental housing to Marsden South, LLC (max $268,280.57) (5-0)
• Approved sewer inspection trailer purchase from Environmental Products Group, Inc. (max $77,597.25) (5-0)
• Approved citywide HVAC filter replacement contract to Filterbuy, Inc. (max $78,267.05) (5-0)
• Approved roof replacement contracts for various buildings totaling $1,134,758.52 across four vendors (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement for healthcare services with Memorial Healthcare System (5-0)
• Tabled agreement with Broward Sheriff for fire and EMS services in unincorporated areas (5-0)
• Approved $1,500 contribution to Friends of Humanity International for Iftar dinner (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission met to express appreciation for the retirement of Police Chief Kipp Shimpeno. No other substantive decisions or legislative actions were recorded in the provided minutes.

• Recognized the retirement of Police Chief Kipp Shimpeno

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several items including a police equipment purchase and a state grant agreement. The agenda also includes a first reading of an ordinance regarding the Edison Pembroke mixed-use development.

• Purchase of body armor and rifle plates for the Police Department not to exceed $145,487
• Grant agreement with Florida Department of Environmental Protection seeking up to $198,700
• Agreement with Renaissance Charter School for a School Resource Officer at a cost of $150,682
• Proposed ordinance for Edison Pembroke mixed-use development district guidelines
• Resolution approving a statewide mutual aid agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency Management

The Pembroke Pines City Commission approved a first reading of Ordinance 2024-03 creating design guidelines for the Edison Pembroke Mixed Use Development district on roughly 25 acres north of Pembroke Road between I-75 and SW 145 Avenue; a second and final reading is tentatively set for March 20, 2024. Commissioners also approved a Resilient Florida grant agreement seeking up to $198,700 in reimbursement, a utility billing printing and mailing agreement with Infosend estimated at $370,000 annually, and a tenth amendment to a purchase and sale agreement with Terra World Investments, LLC. All votes recorded were 5-0 unless noted. The commission also held a closed Shade Session on pending litigation in City of Pembroke Pines v. Con Ed, Broward County Case No. 22-CA-00877.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-03 on first reading creating Edison Pembroke MXD district design guidelines for ~25 acres north of Pembroke Road between I-75 and SW 145 Avenue (5-0); final reading tentatively March 20, 2024
• Approved Resilient Florida grant agreement with Florida DEP seeking up to $198,700 reimbursement (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Infosend, Inc. for utility billing printing and mailing, estimated $370,000 annually (5-0)
• Approved Tenth Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement with Terra World Investments, LLC (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8, including up to $145,487 for police body armor and rifle plates and a $150,682 school resource officer agreement with Renaissance Charter School (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-R-05 approving the Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (5-0); Enactment No. 3855
• Appointed Commissioner Schwartz as Chair and Eduardo Castaneda to the Auditor Selection Committee (5-0 each); appointed Larissa Chanzes over Miguel A. Augustin (4-1, Castillo nay)
• Approved City Attorney establishing a future Shade Session with Special Counsel in the City of Pembroke Pines and City of Hollywood case, if required (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review several land use applications and variance requests. This includes a site plan application for Memorial Manor FSER and outdoor dining plans for Westfork Plaza. The board will also consider installing EV charging stations at Flamingo Marketplace.

• Variance requests for El Car Wash Pembroke Pines
• Site plan application for Memorial Manor FSER at 801 S Douglas Road
• Master outdoor dining plan for Westfork Plaza, 15801 - 15999 Pines Boulevard
• Installation of six EV charging stations at Flamingo Marketplace, 12105 Pembroke Road

The Planning and Zoning Board approved two variances for a proposed El Car Wash at 7871 Pines Boulevard, allowing exterior vacuums about 49 feet from the Trayann Apartments instead of the required 500 feet, and allowing the car wash tunnel entrance to face residentially used property. The board also approved a Memorial Manor freestanding emergency room site plan at 801 S Douglas Road, subject to recordation of the underlying plat, and approved six EV charging stations at Flamingo Marketplace. For Westfork Plaza, the board approved only outdoor dining location 9 rather than the full master outdoor dining plan.

• Approved ZV2023-0007: exterior vacuums 49'-1" from residentially zoned property instead of 500 feet (4-1, Member Gonzalez nay)
• Approved ZV2023-0008: car wash tunnel entrance facing residentially used property (5-0)
• Approved SP2023-0003 Memorial Manor FSER site plan at 801 S Douglas Road, subject to plat recordation (4-1, Member Gonzalez nay)
• Approved MSC2023-0003: six EV charging stations at Flamingo Marketplace, 12105 Pembroke Road (5-0)
• Approved only outdoor dining location 9 for Westfork Plaza master outdoor dining plan, not the full plan (5-0)
• Approved January 25, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Excused Member Gonzalez and Alternate Member Zacharias from the January 25, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Excused Member Golditch from this evening's meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing items for approval, including utility infrastructure and charter school funding. This includes a contract for water treatment plant renovations and payments for student instructional materials.

• Contract award for Water Treatment Plant electrical renovation up to $4,248,950.00
• Payments up to $175,000 for Broward College and $100,000 for Barnes & Noble materials for Charter High School
• $24,998.55 additional expense for repairs to Dykes Road
• $183,540.00 agreement for water system valve maintenance
• Technology contracts for Chromebooks and laptops with various vendors

Commissioners approved Ordinance 2024-01 on second reading, calling a special election on November 5, 2024, to fill the vacant District 4 commission seat. The vote was 3-1, with Commissioner Castillo abstaining and Commissioner Good Jr. voting no. The commission also approved a $4,248,950 water treatment plant electrical renovation contract and a $607,498.40 vehicle purchase, and deferred appointments to the Auditor Selection Committee to February 21, 2024.

• Passed Ordinance 2024-01 on second reading calling a Nov. 5, 2024 special election for the District 4 commission seat (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent agenda including a Broward County mobile field force mutual aid agreement (5-0)
• Approved dual enrollment tuition payments to Broward College up to $175,000 and Barnes & Noble up to $100,000 (5-0)
• Awarded IFB # PSUT-23-08 water treatment plant electrical renovation to Edwards Electric Corp. up to $4,248,950 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 13 vehicles from Bozard Ford, Duval Ford, and Palmetto Ford totaling up to $607,498.40 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-R-04 naming the annual charter school foundation golf tournament the 'Honorable Mayor Frank C. Ortis Golf Tournament' (5-0)
• Deferred appointments to the Auditor Selection Committee to the Feb. 21, 2024 meeting and resumed the application process (5-0)
• Approved $3,500 co-sponsorship for a table of 10 at the United Way of Broward County Mayors' Gala and $2,500 for a table at the Broward MPO State of the Region Awards Luncheon (5-0 each)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review multiple variance applications. These items include requests for properties located in District 1 and District 3.

• Variance request for 16453 NW 21 Street (District 3)
• Variance request for 170 NW 161 Avenue (District 3)
• Variance request for 16310 NW 19 Street (District 3)
• Variance request for 520 SW 69 Terrace (District 1)
• Variance request for 16900 NW 19 Street (District 3)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review a proposed zoning text change for the Edison Pembroke Mixed Use District to accommodate new medical facilities. The agenda also includes several requests for signage, color changes, and a variance request.

• Zoning text change for Edison Pembroke Mixed Use District to include medical office and emergency department
• Marathon Gas Station: rebranding via color and signage changes at 50 N University Drive
• University Pines Shops: replacement of a pole sign with a monument sign at 7817 - 7825 Pines Boulevard
• Shoppes of Silverlakes: color change for an existing shopping center at 18201-18391 Pines Boulevard
• McDonald’s: variance request at 6700 Pembroke Road

The Planning and Zoning Board recommended a zoning text change to the City Commission to allow a medical office and freestanding emergency department at the Edison Pembroke Mixed Use District. The board also approved several signage and color modifications for local businesses and granted a signage variance for a proposed McDonald's.

• Recommended favorable zoning text change for Edison Pembroke Mixed Use District (5-0)
• Approved rebranding of Marathon Gas Station at 50 N University Drive (5-0)
• Approved monument sign replacement for University Pines Shops (5-0)
• Approved color change for Shoppes of Silverlakes (5-0)
• Granted variance for McDonald's at 6700 Pembroke Road to allow two menu boards per drive-thru lane (5-0)
• Approved December 14, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing several items on its consent agenda, including technology renewals and equipment purchases. The meeting also includes discussions regarding school services and park maintenance.

• $815,570.63 contract with Canon Solutions America, Inc. for multi-function products
• $273,934.92 purchase of seven vehicles for community services and recreation departments
• $170,864.51 agreement to resurface tennis courts and add pickleball courts at various parks
• $151,942.46 contract for automatic transfer switch replacement at Holly Lake and Academic Village
• $35,427.89 award to Adorama, Inc. for small unmanned aerial drones for the police department

The Pembroke Pines City Commission advanced Proposed Ordinance 2024-01 on first reading, calling a Nov. 5, 2024 special election to fill the District 4 commission vacancy. The vote was 3-1-1, with Commissioner Castillo abstaining and Commissioner Good voting no; a motion to amend the ordinance died for lack of a second. The commission also approved several spending items, including $15,000 as Title Sponsor for the Fathers M.I.A. spring gala and a school crossing guard contract increase to a total annual amount not to exceed $898,970.10. A vote on the Auditor Selection Committee was deferred to Feb. 7, 2024.

• Advanced Proposed Ordinance 2024-01 on first reading, calling a Nov. 5, 2024 special election for the District 4 commission seat (3-1-1; Castillo abstained, Good nay)
• Motion to amend Ordinance 2024-01 to strike qualifying-period language died for lack of a second
• Approved $5,000 co-sponsorship and funding for Pooches in Pines 'Cocktails for Tails' event on April 6, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved $1,500 Gold Sponsorship for Area Agency on Aging 42nd Annual Installation Dinner on Jan. 25, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved directing the City Attorney to draft a resolution naming the annual golf tournament the 'Honorable Mayor Frank C. Ortis Golf Tournament' (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 Title Sponsorship for Fathers M.I.A. 2024 Spring Gala 'As We Honor You' on April 6, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Fourth Amendment to school crossing guard services contract with Kemp Group, increasing annual cost by $60,813.90 to a total annual amount not to exceed $898,970.10 (5-0)
• Deferred appointment of Auditor Selection Committee members to Feb. 7, 2024 to re-advertise the vacancy notice (5-0)