Notes of the CRA and Commission Meeting of June 28, 2010

On June 28, the City Commission held a regular CRA Meeting and Commission Meeting. The following are notes of interest from the meeting (all items passed unanimously, unless otherwise stated):

CRA MEETING:

1) RECOVERY ZONE BOND PROGRAM - Lauderhill Mall $9 M and Arbella (Carrishoca) $16 M have been both approved for bonds under federal program. They still need a bank to provide the financing. Should have something more concrete by August 1. Mayor Kaplan found another program for $1 M that may be applicable. Staff is reviewing if we can use it.

2) REDEVELOPMENT CAPITAL PROGRAM - Moving forward. Waiting for checks. Trying to transfer part of the funds to 441 CRA from Central CRA.

3) INTERNATIONAL AND ART INCUBATORS - Proceeding with the work. People should be moving in by the end of July for the International Incubator. Not paying rent until moving in. There are 4 businesses about to move in. The Arts Incubator is working through the ACT Board, with room for more artists in both locations. The Artist are receiving a free location at the Promenade at Inverrary as part of the Home Decor Row Sidewalk Sale this weekend.

4) NEW BUSINESS - Board authorizes the Executive Director to call special meetings when necessary. Also, the July 12 CRA Meeting is cancelled.


REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:


ORDINANCES - FIRST READING:

1. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-06-136: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE II, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 1, GENERALLY, SECTION 2-23, PUBLIC RECORDS; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CHARGES FOR SEARCHES IN EXCESS OF ONE-HALF (1/2) HOUR AND FOR OFF-SITE STORAGE OF INACTIVE FILES.


ORDINANCES - SECOND READING:

2. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-06-132: CREATING ARTICLE VIII, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS, DIVISION 3, HABITAT SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; CREATING SECTIONS 2-241 THROUGH 2-248 PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SPECIFIC NAMED HABITAT SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, DEFINING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES; PROVIDING ELIGIBILITY TO REQUEST GRANTS, TO LEVY AD VALOREM TAXES ON REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY OF UP TO 2 MILLS ANNUALLY, AND AUTHORITY TO COLLECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO SUPPORT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING COMMUNITY POLICING INNOVATIONS PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES, SECTION 197.3635 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500.00 FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL PARCEL OF LAND PER YEAR; DESIGNATING BOARD OF DIRECTORS; ESTABLISHING ADVISORY COUNCIL; PROVIDING DISTRICT POWERS; PROVIDING REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING TERMS OF DISSOLUTION.

3. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-06-133: CREATING ARTICLE VIII, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS, DIVISION 3, SIENNA GREENS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; CREATING SECTIONS 2-251 THROUGH 2-258 PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SPECIFIC NAMED SIENNA GREENS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, DEFINING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES; PROVIDING ELIGIBILITY TO REQUEST GRANTS, TO LEVY AD VALOREM TAXES ON REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY OF UP TO 2 MILLS ANNUALLY, AND AUTHORITY TO COLLECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO SUPPORT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING COMMUNITY POLICING INNOVATIONS PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES, SECTION 197.3635 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500.00 FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL PARCEL OF LAND PER YEAR; DESIGNATING BOARD OF DIRECTORS; ESTABLISHING ADVISORY COUNCIL; PROVIDING DISTRICT POWERS; PROVIDING REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING TERMS OF DISSOLUTION.

4. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-06-134: CREATING ARTICLE VIII, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS, DIVISION 3, THE MANORS OF INVERRARY SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; CREATING SECTIONS 2- 261 THROUGH 2-268 PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SPECIFIC NAMED THE MANORS OF INVERRARY SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, DEFINING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES; PROVIDING ELIGIBILITY TO REQUEST GRANTS, TO LEVY AD VALOREM TAXES ON REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY OF UP TO 2 MILLS ANNUALLY, AND AUTHORITY TO COLLECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO SUPPORT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING COMMUNITY POLICING INNOVATIONS PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES, SECTION 197.3635 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500.00 FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL PARCEL OF LAND PER YEAR; DESIGNATING BOARD OF DIRECTORS; ESTABLISHING ADVISORY COUNCIL; PROVIDING DISTRICT POWERS; PROVIDING REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING TERMS OF DISSOLUTION.


RESOLUTIONS
COMMISSION

5. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-06-135: DESIGNATING MAYOR RICHARD J KAPLAN AS VOTING DELEGATE AND VICE MAYOR DALE V.C. HOLNESS AS ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES’ 84th ANNUAL CONFERENCE BEING HELD AUGUST 19-21, 2010 AT THE WESTIN DIPLOMAT RESORT IN HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA.

6. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-06-136: APPROVING THE BOARD APPOINTMENT OF WAYNE MARTIN TO SERVE AS THE SECOND ALTERNATE ON THE LAUDERHILL ART, CULTURAL, TOURISM (ACT) BOARD FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM.

7. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-06-137: APPOINTING VARIOUS MEMBERS TO THE LAUDERHILL LOCAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY THE CITY COMMISSION AS A WHOLE; PROVIDING FOR TERMS.

8. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-06-116: OPPOSING SENATE BILL (S.3194) WHICH IS A PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE COOPERATION ACT/POLICE & FIREFIGHTER MONOPOLY BARGAINING BILL THAT PROPOSES TO REQUIRE FEDERAL UNION MANDATES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN). Tabled 5-0 to request additional information.

9. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-06-143: TO PERMANENTLY MAINTAIN THE BAN ON OIL AND GAS DRILLING IN FLORIDA’S STATE AND FEDERALLY REGULATED WATERS(REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN). Passed 4-1, Commissioner Berger opposing.

10. RESOLUTION 10R-06-142: EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE UNITED STATES BID FOR THE 2018 OR 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP™ BEING HELD IN SOUTH FLORIDA WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI AS A HOST CITY (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).


POLICE

11. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-06-138: APPROVING THE DONATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,400.00 FROM THE STATE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND (LETF) TO THE NORTHWEST HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION TO SUPPORT DRUG TREATMENT, DRUG EDUCATION OR DRUG PREVENTION, CRIME PREVENTION, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD, OR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE GUIDELINES; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 120-683-9935.

12. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-06-139: APPROVING THE DONATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,400.00 FROM THE STATE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND (LETF) TO THE BROWARD ESTATES HOME OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION TO SUPPORT DRUG TREATMENT, DRUG EDUCATION OR DRUG PREVENTION, CRIME PREVENTION, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD, OR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE GUIDELINES; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 120-683-9935.

13. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-06-140: APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,425.00 TO PM PAINTING FOR PAINTING SERVICES AT THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL POLICE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936.


QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS:
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING:

14. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-06-141: AMENDING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION 09R-10-249; GRANTING TO OKS - COMMERCIAL & U, LLC A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER, KNOWN AS SONIC RESTAURANT, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW EXTENDED HOURS OF OPERATION FOR A SINGLE DRIVE-THROUGH LANE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A FREESTANDING RESTAURANT BUILDING OFF COMMERCIAL BLVD. ADJACENT TO CHICK-FIL-A. Discussion concentrated on hours of operation. Item was tabled 5-0 to a subsequent meeting.