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CITY
www.ppines.com
CONNECT
August/September 2020 Volume 9, Issue 6
We Remember
It has been 19 years since terrorists Mayor and Commissioners.
Editor’s Note
This Aug/Sept issue of City
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-
and Fire Department Honor Guard rates the battles of Lexington and for their patience, understanding
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 ….........…. fortis@ppines.com
Commissioners:
Larissa Chanzes 954-450-1030.............. lchanzes@ppines.com
Thomas Good 954-450-1030............…. tgood@ppines.com
Jay D. Schwartz 954-450-1030.....….. jschwartz@ppines.com
Iris A. Siple 954-450-1030...............… isiple@ppines.com
City Manager:
Charles F. Dodge 954-450-1040…........…. cdodge@ppines.com
August-September 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 2
Land Development Code Update best zoning practices.
The Code is proposed to be or-
ganized into 7 articles which help
early August. As well, article 5 will
be reviewed by the Planning and
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
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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:
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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.
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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 there were another hurricane with
looking for the latest information Residents can turn their television
Pines believes in doing all in its lengthy power outages, no resident
about what is happening in the City to Pines Media TV which creates
power to keep residents safe, and one would be blind-sided by isolation
of Pembroke Pines. Use the Google programming for all ages and covers
important way to help in achieving and the inability to communicate
style SEARCH bar, scroll down to city meetings. Pines Media TV can this goal, is for the City of Pembroke
News Flash, click on the calendar, be seen locally on Comcast Chan- with needed resources.
Pines to have the most up to date HOAs are encouraged to complete
or check out the tabs listed at the nel 78, and on AT&T U-verse by information from the many Home
top of the website. There are many finding Channel 99 and clicking on the information online at
Owners Associations (HOAs) and
informational specialty sections such Pembroke Pines Media. Commis- www.ppines.com/HOACondoContact
Condo Associations. Their contact
as www.ppines.com/coronavirus, sion Meetings are live streamed for The Development Name; Subdivi-
information allows the City to pro-
www.ppines.com/hurricane and convenience. sion Name; Phone numbers, mailing
vide accurate and timely information
www.ppines.com/census2020 that Short videos of what’s happening addresses and email addresses of the
that can then be disseminated to the
feature very helpful resource links. throughout the city are also posted residents of those developments. The following are required:
Social media is also a great option on the city’s YouTube page at www. City of Pembroke Pines also wants to Property Manager
to see what’s happening in the city youtube.com under Pembroke Pines make sure that all of its residents and Management Company
and the community. “Like” our Face- Media. We welcome everyone to businesses are secure and are under- Emergency Contact Board Office
book page at www.facebook.com/ subscribe to the city’s YouTube chan- going preparations for hurricanes Emergency Contact Board Member
cityofpembrokepines and follow us nel, which is free, to ensure exciting and other emergencies. Additional Board Member
on Instagram and Twitter @cityofp- events aren’t missed. Per our City Code of Ordinance This information can also be
§32.170, all HOAs must provide cur- emailed to Marlene Graham at
rent and updated contact information mgraham@ppines.com
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City Manager’s Office
954-450-1040 Christina Sorensen,
Charles F. Dodge, City Manager Recreation Director
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Martin Gayeski,
Deputy City Manager Community Services
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Aner Gonzalez,
Assistant City Manager Jay Shechter,
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City Clerk’s Office 954-450-1050
Marlene Graham, City Clerk Human Resources
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Commercial Insurance
August-September 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 4
What’s Happening: The Frank
reflect, or dissolve into their environ-
ments. This workshop is for all ages.
FREE @ THE FRANK: VIRTUAL
LECTURES
The Frank is hosting many vir- ing artist Victoria Albert, who holds that make the views all around so Check out the video lecture series
tual workshops and online classes a masters’ degree in art education awe-inspiring. This is for ages 12 on professional development for art-
during this pandemic. Please check and is a current student at Florida and older. ists. Established creative profession-
out their website at https://www. International University’s Academy •GESTURAL FIGURE SKETCH- als share their career development
thefrankgallery.org/ of Portrait and Figurative Art. This is ING: Artist Grace Cox leads this stories and give advice to aspiring
for ages 12 and older. educational workshop on capturing creatives who are looking to make an
the body’s form through quick intui- impact in their respective fields. Top-
tive sketches. During this workshop ics include screenwriting, studio art,
in which process is emphasized over art education, curatorial work, dance,
product, students will learn to hone art therapy, arts marketing, photog-
the eye and understand proportion. raphy, and more.
As a current student of Florida In-
ternational University’s Academy of
Portrait and Figurative Art, teaching
artist Grace Cox has a solid founda-
tion of classical drawing and paint-
ing techniques firmly in place due
to hours spent painting the human
figure from direct observation. By
working from life, Grace shows how
one can quickly translate three-di-
mensional form to a two-dimensional
•LIMITED PALETTE COLOR surface. This is for ages 12 and older.
MIXING: Fun for all ages, partici-
pants, together with artist Grace Cox,
FROM THE FRANK TO YOU: can learn how to create any color
VIRTUAL ART CLASSROOM with just four paint color options.
Please visit www.thefrankgallery. FREE @ THE FRANK: PHOTO
Grace Cox is an artist & designer
org/p/other/virtual-classroom ARTS & CRAFTS TUTORIALS
living and working in Miami, FL. She
‘From The Frank to You’ is a This collection of step-by-step
has applied her knowledge of color
permanent virtual learning resource photo tutorials presents fun and easy
to collaborations with major design
library filled with free digital, audio crafts that children and adults can
houses such as Ann Taylor, Helmut
and video content. The Frank is enjoy from home! Using common art
Lang, Fendi and more.
delighted to make these enriching supplies and household materials,
•LANDSCAPE PAINTING:
and interactive distance-learning op- everyone can learn how to make pa-
Trained landscape painter and teach-
portunities accessible to both adults per cherry blossoms, cardboard cacti,
ing artist Valerie Ramos explains the
and children across the globe. Follow coffee filter sea creatures, and more.
basics of view-finding and orienting
on Facebook and Instagram at The View each tutorial online or down-
a masterpiece from real life to paper.
Frank Pembroke Pines for announce- load as a PDF to print and keep.
A devoted believer in the spiritual •DIY PLASTIC PUFFS: Partici-
ments of new workshops, lectures power of nature and art, Ramos pants will have an opportunity to
and more. seeks meaningful moments of hope reduce, re-use and redecorate with
The Frank’s Virtual Classroom anywhere and everywhere she goes artist Alissa Alfonso. In this work-
includes: – from surveying a breathtaking sun- shop, viewers can reduce waste and
FREE @ THE FRANK VIRTUAL rise, to seeing the ocean waves crash create flower-like pom poms out of
ART WORKSHOPS onto a pier at a nearby beach. Ramos a simple household material: plastic
•SELF PORTRAITURE: A basic celebrates the grandeur of nature shopping bags. Miami-based artist
workshop and course for any future by attempting to capture it with her Alissa Alfonso creates work that hon-
master. Participants learn techniques paints and pastels – and teaches how ors the natural world by repurposing
for drawing realistic proportional to do the same in this workshop. All found materials to reflect both the
faces. This is a fun, no pressure expe- are encouraged to gather a few essen- abundance and waste characteristic
rience that demystifies the elements tial art supplies and take a walk with of modern life. Alfonso’s art is deeply
for creating wonderful portraits. The Valerie Ramos, as she demonstrates engaged with the world in which
workshop will be taught by teach- how to quickly sketch the elements it exists: her pieces are made from,
August-September 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 5
Executive Summary of the 2020-21 Proposed Budget
As posted on the city’s website at $325.89 which is $43.51 above the fiscal Buildings, Restrooms, & • $11.7 million represents capital
www.ppines.com, the City’s 2020-21 year 2019-20 rate of $282.38 per unit. Parking Lot Lighting consisting mainly of:
Proposed Expenditure Budget for New City Positions: • $329K for 8 vehicles ◦ $3.7 million for Phase I of the
all funds combined is $429,405,181. The City will be adding 16 new • $300K for General Government Advanced Metering Infra-
This is approximately $6.2 million full-time positions in FY2020-21 that Public Facilities Fencing structure (AMI) Program. In
or 1.5% over the 2019-20 Adopted are not in the current year: • $1.9 million All Other Capital this phase, all meters that are
Budget of $423,210,938. Overall, • Lieutenant 3 Road & Bridge Fund: 20-years old or older will be re-
the current budget provides ser- • Police Captain 1 The Road and Bridge Fund 2020-21 placed with AMR meters which
vice enhancements in the road • Division Major 1 proposed budget is $8.2 million are AMI ready.
network, public safety, technology • Police Officer 4 Major Projects included are: ◦ $3.0 million for replacement of
modernization, and utility services. • Sergeant 1 • $2.3 million for Road Resurfacing the raw water supply line be-
The main increase in the budget is • Police Support Specialist I 3 ◦ Pembroke Rd - Douglas Rd to tween the eastern wellfield and
reflected in the General Fund, the • Police Service Aide I 3 Palm Ave the water treatment plant
main operating fund, which shows Major General Fund Capital ◦ Washington St - Flamingo Rd to ◦ $2.0 million for sanitary sewer
an increase of $10.6 million, or 5.1% Expenditures include: SW 114 Ave pipe rehabilitation per the Sani-
over the 2019-20 Adopted Budget. • $3.4 million for Police ◦ SW 4th St W of SW 178th Ave tary Sewer Evaluation Study
The General Fund has a Proposed ◦ $2.5M for 53 Police Cars & ◦ Palm Ave – Northbound from (SSES).
Budget of $219,603,604. All funds are Related Equipment Pines to Taft and Southbound ◦ $3.0 million for all other capital
balanced and maximizes resources ◦ $472K for Laptops & Radios Johnson to Pines including lift station equip-
in order to continue to provide ex- ◦ $421K for Ballistic Shields & ◦ NW 155th and 15th N of NW 12th ment, surge tank renovations,
cellent services. Details of the 2020- SWAT Vests ◦ NW 12th E of Dykes bar-screens, generators, and
21 Proposed Budget can be found in • $2.5 million for Fire/Rescue ◦ Taft (University to NW 76 Ave) vehicles.
the Budget document. ◦ $1.3M for Ladder Truck ◦ Pembroke Lakes Sec One Budget & Fire Assessment
Link to the 2020-21 Proposed ◦ $594K for 2 Ambulances ◦ Traffic Calming to include 3 Hearing Dates:
Budget Book: ◦ $565K for Life Packs & Traffic Circles and Narrowing a. 1st Budget Hearing & Regular
https://www.ppines.com/Docu- Extrication Equipment Treatments Commission Meeting – Thursday,
mentCenter/View/11661/FY2021- • $1.8 million for IT Modernization ◦ 25 Resident Requested Speed September 3, 2020 at 6 p.m.
Proposed-Budget?bidId= ◦ $685K for Network Infrastructure Humps b. Fire Protection Assessment Hear-
Millage Rate:
◦ $635K for Digital Signage & • $650K for Pressure Washing ing – Monday, September 14, 2020
City Center Security • $329K for Litter Control for Right at 5:45 p.m.
1. Advertised Operating Millage
Rate is 6.1152; and will generate
◦ $471K for Cameras and of Ways/Swales c. 2nd Budget Hearing (adoption)
Video Surveillance Utility Fund: and Regular Commission Meet-
approximately $83.1 million in
• $700K Chartwells Freezers The 2020-21 proposed Utility Fund ing – Wednesday, September 16,
tax revenues. This rate requires 4
• $600K for Improvements – budget stands at $70.0 million. 2020 at 6 p.m.
votes to be adopted.
2. Voter-approved Debt Service
Millage Rate is 0.4273 and will
generate approximately $5.8 mil- Additio 10%
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lion for debt payments. With C nus Pa
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3. Total Combined Advertised Mill- Only
age Rate is 6.5425, which is 0.4225
higher than the combined millage
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August-September 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 6
Virtual Art Classes
Starting September 1, 2020, the
Fletcher Art and Cultural Center will
be hosting Virtual Art Classes for
children ages 8-11 and 12-17. These
classes will explore use of different
mediums all in the comfort of home.
Participating students will have an
opportunity to engage virtually with
an art teacher with the provided art
materials. Virtual classes are open
to residents of the City of Pembroke
Pines. Proof of age and residency will
be required. Class sizes are limited.
The cost is $50 a month plus a one-
time fee of $10 for the base kit of
materials. Registration for the classes
are by appointment only. For more
information or to set up a registration
appointment please call 954-986-5027
or email lworley@ppines.com.
Supporter of
Broward
Six Pillars Broward, together with
the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance
and Broward County, has created a
countywide initiative to support local
businesses. The SOB (Supporter of
Broward) campaign is a three-month
effort to restart the Broward economy
and support local businesses. Their
website at https://proudsob.com/
explains the program.
Residents and Businesses can expect
to see campaign materials throughout
the county on buses, billboards, social
media and in retail areas. In addition
to inspiring individuals to be Support-
ers of Broward (SOBs), the campaign
encourages major companies and
organizations to reroute spending
to local firms and engage Broward
County certified small businesses as
new sources for goods and services.
August-September 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 7
Kids’ Corner at the Frank: Virtual Storytime
Everyone is encouraged to join
It’s Snake Bite Season
The Frank’s staff members at Just like hurricane and rainy sea- Rescue has a Venom Response Team
Kids’ Corner at the Frank: Virtual sons, there is also a snake bite sea- that maintains the largest and only
Storytime for upbeat readings of son in Florida that runs from April antivenom bank for public use in the
children’s books via video record- through October. With more active United States and provides antive-
ings. To encourage further read- snakes due to warmer weather, nom to hospitals in the tri-county
ing and literacy-based enrichment there is potentially a higher chance area, as well as deploys via emergent
for children at home, each read- of getting bitten by a snake. The shipping to out of area hospitals.
ing is followed by a sweet and Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue Depart- The Venom Response Team will iden-
simple craft that complements the ment and Pembroke Pines Police tify snakes for residents that have
featured book’s theme or mes- Department urge residents to pro- seen them in backyards or by the
sage. Share your kiddo’s creations tect themselves and become aware house via text, email photos and by
with The Frank on Facebook and of possible snakes in their area. phone, and will recover and relocate
Instagram at The Frank Pembroke lery.org/p/other/virtual-classroom/ According to the University of harmless, venomous and non-native
Pines. https://www.thefrankgal- virtual-storytime. Florida’s Department of Wildlife snakes. The Venom Response Team
Ecology and Conservation, Florida is can be reached at 786-331-4443.
home to 46 native species of snakes, The following are some safety
National Preparedness Month 2020 with 34 found in the South Florida
region, including four of the six
tips from the Pembroke Pines Fire
Rescue Department: Be aware that
venomous species. The snakes to be snakes are more active at night and
National Preparedness Month
on the lookout for in South Florida early morning; Stay away from tall
2020 occurs every September and
are the Water Moccasin (or Cotton- grass and piles of leaves; Wear closed
encourages Americans to take steps
mouth), Coral Snake, Pygmy Rattle- shoes during peak hours – don’t
to prepare for emergencies in their
snake and Eastern Diamondback walk barefoot when outdoors; If bit-
homes, businesses, schools and com- Rattlesnake. They are mainly seen in ten, stay calm and call 911 immedi-
munities. In Florida, preparing for rural areas in the early morning and ately - try to get a good description of
a hurricane is a major focus. Several early evening hours. the snake and time of bite. If bitten,
named storms have already devel- One of the fastest and simplest Experts at the UF Wildlife Lab DO NOT use a tourniquet, cut the
oped prior to the peak of hurricane ways to create an inventory is by us- state that Florida’s snakes play im- wound, try to suck out the venom or
season which is September 10th. ing a mobile phone to both video and portant roles in Florida’s ecosystem, pack the wound in ice.
This year’s theme is “Disas- photograph items as well as entire not only as predators that help to More information can be found
ters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan rooms, closets, and drawer contents. control rodent populations, but also on the city’s website at www.ppines.
Today.” Information can be found As you walk through each space, as important prey for other wildlife. com/snakesafety.
at www.ready.gov/september. For you can narrate the description of Snake species
videos, a hurricane guide, supply the item, such as “Brand X television are grouped by
check list, important information, purchased in 2009.” Next, take a still their most obvious
resource links etc. to help prepare photograph of the serial number and markings--diamonds,
for a hurricane, please go to www. label. If you have the receipt, you blotches, rings or
ppines.com/hurricane. should photograph it too so that the crossbands, length-
Place Doing a Home Inventory in records are stored together. Make wise stripes, or most-
Your Plan: An important step in pre- sure you capture or label all photos ly solid color without
paring for a storm is to take a home with the item name, purchase date, obvious markings
inventory. Creating a complete home serial number, and any other vital (solid-colored snakes
inventory may seem overwhelming information as possible. Free and may have speckles,
but can be broken into manageable paid apps are available in both iOS darker heads, etc.,
pieces by planning to capture one and Android to help create a digital and are grouped by
location at a time. Cataloging belong- inventory. However, you may want color) Some species
ings can be done in one day, one to do your own video to keep it are placed in mul-
weekend, or even one week if more simple and ensure privacy protec- tiple groups due to
time is needed. As part of the plan, tion. Regardless of how you capture pattern variations
think about each room and section of your digital inventory, be sure to within the species
your home. Don’t forget your closets, back it up a cloud server to ensure it or between juveniles
garage, and any detached structures, is and accessible when you need it and adults.
such as tool sheds. for any type of loss. Miami-Dade Fire
August-September 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 8
Marife Abay Julia Isabelle Bateman Dylan Leigh Carro
Joseph Michael Abreu Leeann Alyse Batista Talia Paige Cartwright
Lezliann Abreu Iliana Haya Behar Kevin Castellanos
Darlyn Altagracia Adames Christian Andre Bello Alexia Castillo
Maia Adragna Joel Emmanuel Beltran Leyna Castillo
Alissen Victoria Aguilar Sean Kobe Bencosme Mackenzie Anne Cates
Louay Ahmad Gali Benjo Brent Joseph Cejka
Niv Aiges Luis Enrique Bermudez Daniel A. Cha-Kim
Baggio Mateo Alanis Matthew Noah Beylin Armando Chaves
Samuel Jesus Alfred Tiffany Blair Julissa Chen
West Broward High Alek Alonso
Alexandra Kathleen Alonso
Fabrice Blanchard
David John Bleier
Jayla Clay
Brandon Charles Clement
Principal Brad Fatout Mevlana Can Alptekin Kylee Rae Bolanos Emmanuel Bradley Cocking
500 NW 209th Avenue Camila Alvarez Daniela Bolanos Lotero Juan Alejandro Coello-Carchi
Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 Nicole Alvarez Ashley Boone Caitlin Laura Cole
Megan Alvira Alejandro Borrayo Eric Antonio Colgan
Eric Jesus Amable Tiffany Botia-Quiroga Kristen Collazo
Jay Andrew Amaya Sarah Victoria Bouassi Paula D. Colon
Congratulations to the West Broward Roman Ameigeiras
Khristina C. Amin
Christian Emmanuel Bouillon
Zachary Ryan Brambier
Tyler Jacob Colon
Michael G. Constant
High School Class of 2020! John E. Amortegui
Daniel Apiau
Didier Brito
Allison Tavida Brown
Drew Edmund Constantine
Nathaniel Corbett
T
Joshua Aranzazu Camille Lydia Brown Kevin Corcho
he long-awaited and This is your time to show your Joao Lucas Argenta Derek Dramont Brown Luis Alejandro Cordova
worked for culmination skills of innovation, entrepre- Alfredo Alberto Arritola Sasha-Gaye Angelica Brown Antonio Costa
of thirteen years have come to neurship, passion for learning, Emily Arroyo Sebastian Bradley Bryan Jayden Mathew Cousins
fruition. You are a high school and support for your family. Tania Arroyo Brittney Gail Buckley Daniela Cristiani
graduate! Your Bobcat Family With so much of what you had Karam Hatem Asad Christian M Buckley Andres M. Cruz
and Community want you to looked forward to as part of your Megan Kim Audette Ashlyn Victoria Butler Eva Veronika Cruz
take in this moment every way Alexandra Melanie Austin Breana Nykole Butler Isaac Cuellar
senior year celebration being
you can, as you have earned it! Ranaa Azeez Leondrea Laran Buxton Valerie Nicole Cukras
altered, we are still so very proud
Cameron Jonathan Baines Michael Buzzi Aaron Michael Curnow
You have shown that the first of you, of your accomplishments Nora B Ballantyne Maria Fernanda Cabala Raena Colleen D’Angelo
graduating class of this decade as a class, and of the resiliency Kayla Nicole Banks Manuel Antonio Caballero Nieto Sofia Camille Dager
has an extraordinary amount of you have shown through it all. Geovany A. Barahona Alyssa Cagan Elizabeth Marie Dalama
resilience. Your senior year was Keep striving and believing Daniel Alex Barberis Alejandro Caicedo Shane Dannelly
cut short by a pandemic that has in yourself. These moments Michael Andrew Barberis Cameron Calle-Gonzalez Tshae C. Dawes
brought about an unprecedented Rocio Barletti Valerie J. Campos Paula Michelle De Jesus
will always be a part of your
time of change. Justin Barnes Andy Gabriel Canales Leilani De Jesus Burgos
history and the stories you will
You adapted to a transition to Brooke Leigh Baron Mariana Evelia Candelario David Christoph De La Nuez
share of your ability to adapt,
distance learning, literally over- Brian Mateo Barona Raquel Victoria Capote Barbara De Leon Marin
grow, and change in the face of
night. You have had to celebrate Matthew David Bart Joshua Cardin Katie De Los Rios
adversity. You are strong. You Maya Ann Bartley Kaylin Marie Carlock Christopher T. De Vita
the most memorable moments of
are creative. You are amazing. Ariana Loren Baserio Kaitlynn Carmona Katarina M. Decicco
your senior year through social
distancing and virtual festivities. This is, has always been, and Cristian Baserio Daniel Phillip Carrasco Nicholas Anthony Deguzman
Through it all, you expressed will always be, your year.
your desire to be heard and You are forever a Bobcat and
continued to make sure you were a member of the Bobcat family!
not forgotten in this transition. We wish for you to continue
You are graduating high school to share your love and light
in a time where your next adven- with the world and accept the
ture looks much different than abundance the Universe has
what you imagined it to be just in in store for you! Remember
months ago. However, this just to make good decisions. Pro-
gives you more opportunity to mote integrity, respect, and
display your skills of innovation dignity. And when you can be
and perseverance and to Make anything, be kind. Welcome to
Your Mark on history. Alumni status. Go Bobcats!
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Aaliyah Faith Mcfarlane Kristian Orozco Juanita Romero
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Angelica Gabriela Mcshan Keegan Christoph Ortis Desiree Maria Roque
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Paul Navarrete Joel Perez Rey Denzel Rincon Gianni Sasso Nicholas Trujillo Jeyden Alexander Wright
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Daniel Ocampo Laura Persaud Katiana Elle Rodriguez Nazibe Shabani Jonathon Zion Valdes Gabriel Andre Zambrano
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Amanda Elizabeth Ogron Richard Alejandro Piantini Michael Anthony Rodriguez Nicholas Shaffer Lucas Matthew Valerio Victoria Alexandra Zayas
Adriela Denisse Oliva Jacqueline Alexis Pijuan Rosaly Alejandra Rodriguez David Ryan Sheffield Adriana Victoria Vargas David Miles Zemon
Nicolas Oliva Joseph Pijuan Ryan Alexander Rodriguez Matthew J. Shockey Matthew Varon Adam James Zuber
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Prevent Car Burglaries Prevenga Robos de Autos
One of the most infuriating things Una de las cosas más exasperantes solos, así que estacione el automóvil
that can happen to a car owner, and que pueden suceder al propietario en un área altamente visible cerca de
one of the most common forms of de un auto, y una de las formas más otras personas, en una zona bien ilu-
larceny in the U.S., is the “smash- comunes de hurto en Estados Unidos, minada o elija un lote que cuente con
and-grab” car break-in. They don’t es el “cristalazo y robo”. No se roban un asistente en lugar de uno que no
steal your whole car, just the valu- el carro completo, solo los objetos de lo tenga. Siempre cierre las puertas
able items in it, which then have to valor que hay dentro, que en cuyo caso con llave y suba las ventanillas cu-
será gravoso reponer al tiempo que se ando se estacione. Active su sistema
be painstakingly replaced while deal-
tiene que lidiar con el costoso proceso de seguridad si lo tiene. Considere
ing with the costly car-repair process.
de la reparación del vidrio del auto. oscurecer las ventanillas.
While there’s no way to 100% deter
Aunque no hay una forma de Aunque la cajuela, o maletero, del
these kinds of thieves, the Pembroke impedir al 100% este tipo de robos, el auto es mejor que el compartimento
Pines Police Department offers some roll up windows when you park. Ac-
tivate a security system if you have Departamento de Policía de Pem- del pasajero para poner las bolsas de
common-sense steps to take to make broke Pines ofrece algunos pasos de compras y laptops, un ladrón experi-
one. Consider window tinting.
your vehicle a much less appealing tar- sentido común que pueden darse mentado con frecuencia se apostará
While a car trunk is better than the
get. Above all, thieves look for oppor- para que su vehículo resulte un obje- en el estacionamiento para tenerlo
passenger compartment for shopping
tunities, so it’s important to make a car tivo menos atractivo. Sobre todo, los vigilado y le verá transferir cosas ahí.
bags and laptops, an experienced
less vulnerable in becoming a target. ladrones buscan oportunidades, así Antes de dejar su auto desatendido,
thief will often stake out a parking lot
Smash-and-grab thieves typically que es importante hacer que su auto mueva los objetos de valor a la cajuela
and watch you transfer things there.
see something they like, so they sea menos vulnerable de convertirse para mantenerlos fuera de la vista.
Before leaving the car unattended,
break in and take it. That’s why it en un blanco de hurto. De nuevo, robar es con frecuencia
move valuables to the trunk so they
is important to make sure valuables Los ladrones que rompen el vidrio una oportunidad. La mayor parte de
are out of sight. del auto y roban los objetos del interior los robos de vehículos que ocurren en
are out of sight before getting out of Again, theft is often an opportuni-
the car. Never leave items lying out típicamente ven algo que les gusta, así la Ciudad de Pembroke Pines, según
ty. The majority of vehicle burglaries que dan un golpe a la ventanilla y lo el Departamento de Policía, incluye a
on your seats, dashboard or floor, that occur within the City of Pem- toman. Por eso es tan importante ase- residentes que dejaron sus vehículos
including a phone, purse or wal- broke Pines, according to the Police gurarse que los objetos de valor estén cerrados sin llave, ya sea de manera
let, laptop (or its bag), a briefcase or Department, involve residents who fuera de la vista antes de salirse de su accidental o intencionalmente. Estos
backpack, shopping bags, an MP3 leave their vehicles unlocked, either vehículo. Nunca deje las cosas sobre los delitos de oportunidad pueden ocur-
player or other small electronics, CDs accidentally or intentionally. These asientos, el tablero o el piso, incluyen- rir muy rápidamente mientras los
if you still use them, cash or loose crimes of opportunity can occur very do un teléfono, bolsa o cartera, laptop delincuentes caminan por los estacio-
change/coins, and keys. quickly as criminals walk through (o su bolsa), un portafolios o mochila, namientos jalando las manijas de las
Most thieves go solo, so park the parking lots pulling on door handles. bolsas de compras, un toca MP3 u otros puertas. Usted puede también ayu-
car in a highly visible area near other You can also help by reporting sus- electrónicos pequeños, CDs si todavía dar a reportar actividad sospechosa,
people, in a well-lit area or choose picious activity, persons, and/or vehi- los usa, dinero en efectivo o monedas personas y/o vehículos a la policía a
a lot with an attendant over one cles to police via 911 (emergencies) or de cambio suelto, y llaves. través del 911 (emergencias) o al 954-
without. Always lock the doors and 954-764-HELP (non-emergencies). Casi todos los ladrones actúan 764-HELP (no emergencias).August-September 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 12
10 maneras de manejar Conserving
los síntomas respiratorios en casa Water
Si tiene fiebre, tos o dificultad para respirar, llame a su proveedor de atención médica.
Es posible que le recomienden manejar el cuidado de su salud en casa. Siga estos consejos:
1. Quédese en casa, no vaya al 6. Cúbrase la nariz y la boca
trabajo ni a la escuela, y evite al toser o estornudar.
visitar otros lugares públicos.
Si debe salir, evite usar
transporte público, vehículos A reminder to all residents, there
compartidos o taxis. is a permanent twice-a-week land-
scape watering schedule in place for
County, city and private water cus-
2. Monitoree sus síntomas 7. Lávese las manos frecuentemente tomers in Broward County. Watering
con mucha atención. Si sus con agua y jabón por al menos
síntomas empeoran, llame 20 segundos o límpieselas con is allowed before 10 a.m. or after 4
de inmediato a su proveedor un desinfectante de manos que p.m. on designated days.
de atención médica. contenga al menos un 60 % de For even-numbered addresses wa-
alcohol. tering is permitted on Thursday and/
or Sunday and for odd-numbered
3. Descanse y manténgase 8. En la medida de lo posible, quédese
addresses watering is permitted on
Wednesday and/or Saturday
hidratado. en una habitación específica y
alejado de las demás personas The following are general guide-
que viven en su casa. Además, de lines to help minimize the amount
ser posible, debería utilizar un baño of water used to irrigate lawns: Use
separado. Si debe estar en contacto an automatic sprinkler timer (timers
con otras personas dentro o fuera do not forget to turn the sprinklers
de su casa, use una mascarilla.
off); In general, sprinklers should
run for 15 to 20 minutes per zone;
4. Si tiene una cita médica, 9. Evite compartir artículos Retrofit an old sprinkler timer with
llame al proveedor de personales con las demás a rain cup. This device will prevent
atención médica antes personas en su casa, como the sprinkler system from coming on
de ir, e infórmele que tiene platos, vasos, cubiertos, when it is raining. All new systems
o podría tener COVID-19. toallas y ropa de cama.
are required to have one. And, check
the sprinkler system on a regular
basis for loose, broken or missing
5. Si tiene una emergencia 10. Limpie todas las superficies sprinkler heads. Be sure to not waste
médica, llame al 911 y que se tocan frecuentemente, water by having sprinkler heads
avísele a la operadora como los mesones, las mesas y
que tiene o podría tener spray on fences or driveways.
las manijas de las puertas. Utilice
COVID-19. limpiadores de uso doméstico, ya It’s also helpful to Xeriscape your
sea en rociador o toallitas, según property. The use of indigenous
las instrucciones de la etiqueta. plants that can flourish with little
or no additional water will not only
help preserve the natural beauty of
your property but will save money
on water bills. And, use a broom
Para obtener más información: www.cdc.gov/COVID19-es to clean sidewalks and driveways
instead of water. A hose can use 25
MP 315822-A 03/12/2020 gallons in just 5 minutes.August-September 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 13
Conservando 2-1-1 Senior Touchline - Making a Difference
el Agua Senior Touchline through 2-1-1
Broward is a free service that offers a
daily telephone call for people over
safety. In some cases, a call to dis-
patch emergency services is made.
Each year, a Touchline counselor
Un recordatorio para todos los res- 60 years of age who live alone. The will work with participants to devel-
identes, hay un horario permanente purpose of the program is to ensure op a plan of action in the likelihood
para regar los jardines de dos veces that older adults can maintain their of a storm. Options for evacuation
a la semana en el Condado Broward sense of well-being while remaining are reviewed and information and re-
que se aplica a los usuarios del agua in their homes and community. This ferrals are provided. After the storm,
del Condado, la ciudad y los clientes program was especially helpful dur- the daily reassurance calls resume to
privados. Está permitido regar antes ing the pandemic.
ensure the seniors are safe.
de las 10:00 a.m. o después de las 4:00 In addition to helping prevent
If you or someone you know over
p.m. en los días designados. older adults from maybe requiring the same time each day.
60 years of age need to receive a daily
Para las direcciones con números more costly services or institutional Each day, within a pre-determined
reassurance phone call, please go to
pares está permitido regar los jueves placement, Touchline also provides time period, a 2-1-1 counselor calls
registered seniors to make sure they http://211-broward.org/wp-content/
y/o domingos y para las direcciones social contact and emotional support.
A 2-1-1 counselor establishes a rela- are safe and well. If the 2-1-1 coun- uploads/2017/04/NewTouchlineFillable-
con números nones está permitido FormNov2016.pdf to fill out an ap-
tionship with the senior and provides selor is unsuccessful in reaching the
regar los miércoles y/o sábados. plication or contact 2-1-1 Broward at
them with a sense of security and senior after repeated attempts, the
A continuación se presentan http://211-broward.org/ , or dial 211.
safety. In some cases, the Touchline designated emergency contacts will
directrices generales para ayudar a 2-1-1 Broward is a live, 24-hour
Counselor may be the only voice or be called and asked to check on the
minimizar la cantidad de agua que comprehensive helpline, providing
human contact the client will hear senior’s well-being. If the contacts
se usa para irrigar los prados: Use all people with crisis, health and hu-
that day or week. Clients often have cannot be reached, 2-1-1 contacts the
un irrigador, o aspersor, automático
peace of mind knowing that a volun- local police department to perform a man services support and connecting
cronometrado (a los cronómetros no senior wellness check to confirm their
teer will be checking in with them at them to resources in our community.
se les olvida apagar los irrigadores);
En general, los irrigadores deben
funcionar de 15 a 20 minutos por Línea de Ayuda 2-1-1 para Personas Mayores - Marca una Diferencia
zona; modernice un viejo irrigador
cronometrado con una taza de lluvia. La línea de Ayuda, Touchline, a día o en esa semana. Los clientes ante la probabilidad de una tor-
Este dispositivo evitará que se active través del 2-1-1 de Broward es un con frecuencia tienen tranquilidad menta. Se revisan las opciones de
el sistema de irrigación cuando esté servicio gratis que ofrece una lla- al saber que un voluntario les estará evacuación y se proveen información
lloviendo. Es un requisito para todos mada telefónica diaria para perso- llamando a la misma hora del día. y referidos. Después de la tormenta,
los sistemas nuevos tener ya uno nas mayores de 60 años que vivan Cada día, en un periodo pre-deter- se reanudan las llamadas diarias
instalado. Y, revise su sistema de solas. El propósito del programa es minado, un consejero del 2-1-1 llama de verificación del bienestar y para
irrigación regularmente para identi- asegurar que los adultos mayores a las personas mayores registradas asegurar que las personas mayores
ficar si hay cabezas, o terminales, del puedan conservar su sentido de para asegurarse de que estén bien estén a salvo.
irrigador que falten, estén flojas o ro- bienestar mientras permanecen en y seguros. Si el consejero del 2-1-1 Si usted o alguien que conoce es
tas. Asegúrese de no desperdiciar el sus hogares y en la comunidad. Este no tiene éxito al tratar de localizar mayor de 60 años de edad y necesita
agua con cabezas que estén regando programa ha resultado especial- al anciano tras repetidos intentos, recibir una llamada telefónica
las bardas o las entradas para el auto. mente útil durante la pandemia. se hablará a los contactos de emer- diaria de confort, por favor visite
También es útil en su propiedad Además de ayudar a prevenir que gencia designados y les preguntará http://211-broward.org/wp-content/
el ajardinado seco (Xeriscape). El uso los adultos mayores puedan tal vez si la persona mayor está bien. Si no uploads/2017/04/NewTouchlineFill-
de plantas autóctonas, o indígenas, requerir servicios más costosos o se puede localizar a los contactos, ableFormNov2016.pdf para llenar
que pueden crecer con poca agua o que se les interne en una institución, el 2-1-1 llama al departamento de una aplicación o contacte al 2-1-1 de
sin agua adicional ayudará no solo Touchline también provee contacto policía local para realizar una verifi- Broward en http://211-broward.org/ ,
a preservar la belleza natural de social y apoyo emocional. Un conse- cación de bienestar a fin de confirmar o marque el 211.
su propiedad sino que le ahorrará jero del 2-1-1 establece una relación su seguridad. En algunos casos, se El 2-1-1 de Broward es una línea
dinero en las cuentas del servicio de con la persona mayor y le brinda un hace una llamada para despachar los de ayuda integral de 24 horas que
agua. Y, use una escoba para limpiar sentido de seguridad. En algunos ca- servicios de emergencia. brinda a las personas en crisis,
las áreas pavimentadas en lugar de sos, el Consejero de Touchline puede Cada año, un consejero de Touch- apoyo de servicios humanos y de
agua. Una manguera puede usar ser la única voz o contacto humano line trabajará con los participantes salud y los conecta con recursos de
hasta 25 galones en solo 5 minutos. que el cliente va a escuchar en ese para desarrollar un plan de acción nuestra comunidad.You can also read
