REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PLANTATION, FLORIDA. March 8, 2017

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1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PLANTATION, FLORIDA March 8, 2017 The meeting was called to order by Councilmember Peter Tingom, President of the City Council. 1. Roll Call by City Clerk: Councilmember: Mayor: City Attorney: City Clerk: Jerry Fadgen Mark Hyatt Ron Jacobs Lynn Stoner Peter S. Tingom Diane Veltri Bendekovic Donald Lunny Jr. Susan K. Slattery 2. The invocation was given by Councilmember Mark Hyatt. The Pledge of Allegiance followed. 3. Approval of minutes of meeting held February 8, Approved as presented ITEMS SUBMITTED BY THE MAYOR Ernest Burkeen, Parks and Recreation Director made the following announcements: Plantation s Got Talent auditions March 8 and March 11. Show date May 5 City Wide Garage Sale March 11, Volunteer Park Sectionals Swim Meet - March 9 Sunday, March 12 Men/Women Open Tennis Tournament - March 11 St. Patrick s Day Pickleball Tournament - March 17 Mayor Bendekovic made the following announcements: 2017 Friends of the Library Fashion Show and Author Luncheon March 18 Helen B. Hoffman Teen Focus Group March 10, Hoffman Library Woman of the Year Luncheon April 8 Plantation Farmers Market, every Saturday at Volunteer Park from 8:00 am 2:00 pm. Mayor Bendekovic announced Plantation Middle School received the Magnet School Merit Award

2 Councilmember Tingom congratulated Mrs. Bristol in her new role as principal of Plantation High School. CONSENT AGENDA Items No. 8 and 9 were removed from the Consent Agenda by resident Dennis Conklin and voted on separately. 4. Settlement of Workers Compensation Claim 5. Request for authorization to issue a purchase order to Plantation Ford in the amount of $246, for the supply and delivery of (2) 2017 Ford F-550 Crane Trucks 6. Request for authorization to issue a purchase order to Plantation Ford in the amount of $23, for the supply and delivery of (1) 2017 Ford Escape 7. Request for approval and authorization to issue a purchase order to Techgroupone, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $27, for Fire Station No. 3 Floor Pain Project WB No Resolution No RESOLUTION of the City of Plantation relating to environmental control; approving an extension of the non-exclusive franchise with Waste Management Inc. of Florida, for the collection and disposal of construction and demolition debris; authorizing the Mayor or Chief Administrative Officer to finalize the amendment and execute same; providing findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date therefor. 11. Resolution No RESOLUTION of the City of Plantation relating to environmental control, approving an agreement with Bicon, Inc. dba S & S National Waste, for the collection and disposal of construction and demolition debris; authorizing the Mayor or Chief Administrative Officer to execute same; and providing an effective date therefor. 12. Resolution No Expenditure Report for the period February 16, 2017 through March 1, 2017 for the City of Plantation s Gateway Development District. 13. Resolution No Expenditure Report for the period February 16, 2017 through March 1, 2017 for the City of Plantation s Midtown Development District

3 14. Resolution No Expenditure Report for the period February 16, 2017 through March 1, Resolution No Expenditure Report for the period February 16, 2017 through March 1, 2017 for the City of Plantation s Community Redevelopment District. Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Stoner, to approve the Consent Agenda with exception to Items 8 and 9, which were voted on separately. Motion carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Jacobs Stoner, Fadgen, Hyatt, Tingom Nays: None Mayor Bendekovic voted affirmatively on Item No RESOLUTION of the City of Plantation authorizing and approving the participation by the City in the Lake Okeechobee Regional Compact; said agreement being a joint effort by officials in a nineteen county area encompassing the northern Everglades and the Lake Okeechobee watershed to work together across the jurisdictional boundaries to create, support and advance a comprehensive plan addressing environmental and economic challenges associated with discharges from Lake Okeechobee, and to develop a joint strategic plan to successfully meet those challenges; and providing an effective date. Dennis Conklin, resident, requested Council not pass this Resolution. Motion by Councilmember Fadgen, seconded by Councilmember Hyatt, to table this item until the March 22, 2017 City Council meeting. Motion carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Jacobs Stoner, Fadgen, Hyatt, Tingom Nays: None 9. Resolution No RESOLUTION of the City of urging all members of the Florida Legislature to oppose HB 17 and SB 1158, which preempts local business regulations, prohibits local government from imposing or adopting any new regulations on businesses unless expressly authorized by the State Legislature; directing City Administration to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Broward League of Cities, The Broward County Board of County Commissioners, and any other interested parties

4 Dennis Conklin, resident, was in favor of Council passing this Resolution. Motion by Councilmember Fadgen, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt Resolution No Motion carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Jacobs Stoner, Fadgen, Hyatt, Tingom Nays: None ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS 16. Request to provide direction to the City Attorney regarding the City s Enforcement of Code Enforcement Case #CE (pet shop), and its enforcement of violations of Ordinance #2536 regarding Puppy Mills. Discussion ensued in regards to City Council direction of the enforcement of code case CE The following spoke in favor repealing Ordinance No. 2536: Barbara Klein Theresa Irvine Adriana Madeloni Judy Norfort Denise Sorgen Joseph Dagher Katie LaVance Paul Camille Joe Goldstein The following spoke against repealing Ordinance No. 2536: Randy Sam Jorge Sickler Andy Cohen John Zigler Keith London Dominica Roberts Ronald Sabo Hugh Graff Lynn Kreigstein Dawn Fifield Cindy Johnson Sonya Copenwaner Ken Pelton Catherine Tutt Robert Santiago 15991

5 Alice Gordon Erica Arbeleo Luis Reinstein Debbie Maloney Ling Yeu Mei Yeu Fran Badlotto Lisa Bernstein Stuart Slotnick Don Anthony Ron Roberts Stephanie Hedgeberger Tammy Hanson Sammy Teretsky Mimi Davis Nathan Davis Sabrina Rovito Michelle Lazaro Mitchell Starr Motion by Councilmember Fadgen, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt a Resolution banning puppy mills within the City of Plantation. Mayor Bendekovic vetoed the Council s action based on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Jacobs, Fadgen, Hyatt, Nays: Stoner, Tingom Veto: Mayor Bendekovic After discussion, consensus was reached to allow Petland to continue conducting business for the remainder of Petland s lease, 2 years 10 months. City Attorney Lunny will negotiate a settlement agreement with Petland counsel, once their lease expires they must abide by ordinance as written if they continue to do business in the city. All Code Enforcement fines will be dismissed. Ordinance No remains in effect for all other pet oriented businesses within the city. Petland has agreed to provide buyers with breeder information. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS: Councilmember Tingom He reminded the public to turn clocks ahead on Saturday night. Mayor Bendekovic She encouraged the public to attend the Friends of the Library Author luncheon on March 18 th. Meeting adjourned at 11:37 p.m

6 ATTEST: Councilmember Peter S. Tingom City Council President Susan Slattery, MMC City Clerk RECORD ENTRY: I HEREBY CERTIFY that the Original of the foregoing signed Minutes was received by the Office of the City Clerk and entered into the Public Record this day of, Susan Slattery, MMC City Clerk 15993