Notes of the Commission Meeting and CRA Meeting of 12/10

On December 10th, the Commission held a CRA Meeting and a Regular Commission Meeting. The following are some points of interest:

CRA MEETING:

1) Discussion on a Cultural Planning Grant and New Markets Tax Credits.

2) Discussion on the Old City Hall Redevelopment Plans. The property will be developed into a new single family housing subdivision, known as Lakeside. Adjacent is planned a pool and other active capable facilities.


REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:

PRESENTATIONS:

A. Presentation by Encore Performing Arts Center, Inc., who performed.

B. Presentation by Human Resources to Judy Higgins, who is retiring.

C. Presentation by Dozel Spencer concerning the upcoming 2008 elections.

D. Presentation by Mayor Richard J Kaplan, giving a report of the recent US Conference of Mayors meeting in Detroit, and subsequent developments, concerning the national problem of foreclosures and preservation of homes. A copy of this report can be obtained at the following link: http://lauderhill-fl.gov/Mortgage%20Forclosure%20Report.pdf


ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- FIRST READING:

ORDINANCE NO. 07O-12-159: Approved the ordinance to require that any modification of a site plan for city-initiated developments exceeding $30,000.00 shall require major review.


ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:

Approved an Ordinance that amends the fee structure of the Water and Sewer Rates. The first time/one-time fee for new service would be increased to slightly over average for the region. Also, that a CPI index to the rate would allow for automatic adjustments to account for inflation. It would create a situation where budgeting could be easier for large condominium users so that they would know what the upcoming rates would be in advance.


RESOLUTIONS

COMMISSION

1) RESOLUTION NO. 07R-12-303: Approved ranking of the construction manager for construction of the new City Hall. The ranking was Moss/D. Stephenson Joint Venture; Pirtle Construction; then Kaufman Lynn.

2) RESOLUTION NO. 07R-12-304: Approved a Resolution making it the policy of the city to purchase hybrid and/or alternative fuel vehicles for transportation when appropriate and cost effective. Sponsored by Mayor Richard J Kaplan.

3) RESOLUTION NO. 07R-12-305: Approved a Resolution to create a new music and cultural celebration to be known as "Flavorfest of Lauderhill," to take place April 12-13, at the Central Broward Regional Park. This will combine Unite-A-Fest, HispanicFest and Blazzfest into one event to reduce the costs of having 3 events during the year.

4) RESOLUTION NO. 07R-12-306: Approved a resolution of the City Commission of the City of Lauderhill establishing the dates for the inaugural Florida-Caribbean Games to be held from May 16, 2010 through May 22, 2010.

5) RESOLUTION NO. 07R-12-307: Authorized the City Manager to proceed with negotiations to acquire and/or lease property from Royal Oaks Condominium and Stonebridge Gardens Condominium Association, Inc., in order to extend Renaissance Park to Oakland Park Blvd.

6) RESOLUTION NO. 07R-12-312: Approved a Resolution appointing Andrea M. Anderson as City Clerk and approving her Employment Agreement, effective Jan. 2, 2008.

D.E.E.S.

7) RESOLUTION NO. 07R-12-313: The Commission approved a resolution approving the vacation and abandonment of a portion of right-of-way of Inverrary Blvd. between NW 38th Court and NW 33rd Street, between the new wall and the existing property lines, preserving existing utility easements on behalf of the city.


PLANNING AND ZONING

8) RESOLUTION NO. 07R-12-314: The Commission approved a resolution recommending that the Board of County Commissioners grant a plat note amendment request of Sembler Company, to allow the vacation of a 24' road and related road easement, along with a reduction of a northbound right-turn on NW 82nd Avenue from 200' to 160' of storage. The property is located on Commercial Blvd. at the site of the old United Artist Movie Theatre.

POLICE

9) RESOLUTION NO. 07R-12-315: The Commission tabled the agreement between the city and Forest Lake Estates Homeowner's Association for local traffic control and public safety. Several residents spoke against it, and a representative of the Board spoke in favor of it. It was recommended that the Association survey their residents and if they are favorable, they return with the results. Mayor Kaplan abstained on the vote since he lives in the development, and he was advised it could be a conflict of interest.


QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING:

RESOLUTION NO. 07R-11-298: The Commission approved a Special Exception Use to the New Beginnings Christian Academy, Inc., to allow a day/child care facility at the NW corner of Inverrary Blvd. West and Oakland Park Blvd.


UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

The Commission discussed and decided to name the entrance road to the Central Regional Park to be Lauderhill Avenue of the Arts.


NEW BUSINESS:

The Commission held discussions on the Annual Retreat. It was decided to have it on February 8, beginning at 9 AM, at a location to be decided upon by staff.