NORTH LAUDERDALE CITY COMMISSION

NORTH LAUDERDALE CITY COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING – 5:30 P.M.

WATER CONTROL DISTRICT MEETING

IMMEDIATELY AFTER COMMISSION MEETING

MAY 9, 2006

COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES

The North Lauderdale City Commission met on May 9, 2006 at the Municipal Complex. The meeting convened at 5:30 p.m.

1. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Brady

2. ROLL CALL

Present:

Mayor Jack Brady

Vice Mayor Rich Moyle

Commissioner Gary Frankel

Commissioner John Cangemi

Commissioner David Hilton

City Manager Richard Sala

City Clerk C Milli Dyer

City Attorney Samuel S. Goren

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 25, 2006 – Water Control District, Charter Board Workshop and City Commission.

Commissioner Frankel moved to approve the 4-25-06 Commission meeting minutes as submitted. Seconded by Vice Mayor Moyle. All yes.

Commissioner Frankel moved to approve the 4-25-06 Water Control District minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi. All yes.

Commissioner Frankel moved to approve the 4-25-06 Charter Review minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi. All yes

4. PRESENTATIONS

a. Slide Show –North Lauderdale Days Softball Game Presentation

M. Sargis thanked his staff, the Commission, and all the departments for their help with North Lauderdale Days.

5. PUBLIC DISCUSSION

Keith Yacano – said there are still trees down in the back of his yard since last hurricane. Still having trouble with garbage collectors. He says he needs to buy new cans all the time because the collectors damage them.

Patricia Weeks – 8161 SW 7^th Court 954-709-5083 said her daughter is in 8^th grade and she hoped that she could go to NLAHS next year. Many parents don’t want the school closed. She asked the Commission not to close the academy.

Pat Amiel-Young, 7401 TOS Blvd - President of Highland Lakes H.O. Told about problems in her development. Property along 74^th & 10^th the land is not being maintained. A broken fence is down and the bushes are growing over it. Canals have not been cleaned. Concerned about littering in North Lauderdale.

Susan Beatty 526 NW 36^th Terrace - talked about the mobile park being closed down and taking the affordable housing away from those who need it. She asked “Why can’t you have retreat right here instead going over 80 miles?.” She said we should have monthly newsletters.

Sam advised that the retreat is a public meeting and open to the public.

Terry Halligan - talked about notice he received to paint He said his neighbor’s house has a lot of debris from last hurricane

Samson Bogelin great job with the wall. Beautifies and protects area. Saw kids walking all over the wall. Morning (Saturday about 1 p.m.) and afternoon (Friday about 4 p.m.) from 10^th court way down to Southgate. He said he is sorry the School is about to close. He wanted his kids to attend. He said the School attracts people to the City.

Mayor Brady explained the losses and the lack of participation of North Lauderdale residents.

6. REFERENDUM ITEMS – ORDINANCES FIRST READING

a. Draft Proposal #7 – (REFERENDUM ITEM #1) ALL ELECTIONS FOR CITY OFFICES TO BE HELD IN NOVEMBER

Mr. Goren read the title and then read his memo that outlined the important points of the Ordinance.

Attorney read:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, SUBMITTING TO REFERENDUM AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE AT ARTICLE 3, ENTITLED “LEGISLATIVE FORM OF GOVERNMENT,” AND IN PARTICULAR AMENDING SECTION 3.2 ENTITLED “CITY COMMISSION; COMPOSITION; ELIGIBILITY; ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE;” AND ARTICLE 8, ENTITLED “NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS,” AND IN PARTICULAR AMENDING SECTION 8.0 ENTITLED “GENERALLY”; PROVIDING FOR ALL ELECTIONS FOR CITY OFFICES TO BE HELD IN NOVEMBER IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 100.031, F.S. AND 2005 FL LAW CH. 318 AND 2004 FL LAW CH. 443; PROVIDING FOR AN EIGHT-MONTH EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT TERMS OF THE MAYOR AND EACH COMMISSIONER; PROVIDING FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE TERMS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS FOR ONE ELECTION CYCLE TO PRESERVE THE STAGGERED VOTING PROCESS; PROVIDING FOR A NOTICE OF AN ADVERTISEMENT OF THE REFERENDUM ELECTION TO BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CODE OF ORDINANCES IN THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AS WELL AS THE STATE OF FLORIDA ELECTION CODES; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE, WHEN ADOPTED, SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, ON THE NOVEMBER GENERAL MUNICIPAL BALLOT AND IT SHOULD BECOME EFFECTIVE AS PROVIDED BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR THE PLACE AND PLACES WHERE SAID ELECTION IS TO BE HELD; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Vice Mayor Moyle moved to approve on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi. All yes. Second reading will be on May 31, 2006.

PASSED ON FIRST READING UNANIMOUSLY.

b. Draft Proposal #3 - PENSION PLANS FOR ELECTED CITY OFFICIALS WHO HAVE SERVED THE CITY FOR AT LEAST FOUR TERMS, AS DEFINED BY STATUTE, OR THIRTEEN YEARS, OF TOTAL SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR CREDITABLE YEARS OF SERVICE FOR CURRENT ELECTED OFFICIALS

Commissioner Frankel moved to read. Seconded by Commissioner Hilton. All Yes. Attorney read:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, SUBMITTING TO REFERENDUM AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE AT ARTICLE 3, ENTITLED “LEGISLATIVE FORM OF GOVERNMENT,” AND IN PARTICULAR CREATING SECTION 3.17 ENTITLED “PENSION PLANS FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS”; PROVIDING FOR PENSION PLANS FOR ELECTED CITY OFFICIALS WHO HAVE SERVED THE CITY FOR AT LEAST FOUR TERMS, AS DEFINED BY STATUTE, OR THIRTEEN YEARS, OF TOTAL SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR CREDITABLE YEARS OF SERVICE FOR CURRENT ELECTED OFFICIALS; PROVIDING THAT THE PENSION PLAN IS ACTUARIALLY SOUND, SUBJECT TO CH. 112, F.S., AND CONDITIONED ON THE AVAILABLITY OF CITY FUNDING; PROVIDING FOR A NOTICE OF AN ADVERTISEMENT OF THE REFERENDUM ELECTION TO BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CODE OF ORDINANCES IN THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AS WELL AS THE STATE OF FLORIDA ELECTION CODES; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE, WHEN ADOPTED, SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, ON THE NOVEMBER GENERAL MUNICIPAL BALLOT AND IT SHOULD BECOME EFFECTIVE AS PROVIDED BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR THE PLACE AND PLACES WHERE SAID ELECTION IS TO BE HELD; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Commissioner Frankel moved to pass on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Hilton. All yes.

PASSED ON FIRST READING UNANIMOUSLY

c. Draft Proposal #8 - REQUIRE FILING FEES OF FIVE PERCENT (5%) OF THE CITY COMMISSIONER’S ANNUAL SALARY

Commissioner Frankel moved to read. Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi. All yes. Attorney read:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, SUBMITTING TO REFERENDUM AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE AT ARTICLE 8, ENTITLED “NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS” AND IN PARTICULAR AMENDING SECTION 8.0 ENTITLED “GENERALLY,” TO REQUIRE FILING FEES OF FIVE PERCENT (5%) OF THE CITY COMMISSIONER’S ANNUAL SALARY TO BE FILED WITH THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR A NOTICE OF AN ADVERTISEMENT OF THE REFERENDUM ELECTION TO BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CODE OF ORDINANCES IN THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AS WELL AS THE STATE OF FLORIDA ELECTION CODES; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE, WHEN ADOPTED, SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, ON THE NOVEMBER GENERAL MUNICIPAL BALLOT AND IT SHOULD BECOME EFFECTIVE AS PROVIDED BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR THE PLACE AND PLACES WHERE SAID ELECTION IS TO BE HELD; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

Commissioner Frankel moved to pass on first reading. Seconded by Vice Mayor Moyle

PASSED ON FIRST READING UNANIMOUSLY

d. Draft Proposal #4 - INCREASE THE EXPENDITURE AMOUNT REQUIRING CITY COMMISSION APPROVAL FROM $10,000 TO $25,000

Commissioner Frankel moved to read. Seconded by Vice Mayor Moyle. All yes. Attorney read:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, SUBMITTING TO REFERENDUM AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE AT ARTICLE 9, ENTITLED “GENERAL PROVISIONS,” AND IN PARTICULAR AMENDING SECTION 9.10, ENTITLED “PURCHASES” TO INCREASE THE EXPENDITURE AMOUNT REQUIRING CITY COMMISSION APPROVAL FROM $10,000 TO $25,000; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE, WHEN ADOPTED, SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, ON THE NOVEMBER GENERAL MUNICIPAL BALLOT AND IT SHOULD BECOME EFFECTIVE AS PROVIDED BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR THE PLACE AND PLACES WHERE SAID ELECTION IS TO BE HELD; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Commissioner Frankel moved to pass on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Hilton. All yes.

PASSED ON FIRST READING UNANIMOUSLY

e. Draft Proposal #1 - GRANTING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER SPECIAL ENHANCED EMERGENCY POWERS

Vice Mayor Moyle moved to read. Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi. All yes. Attorney read:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, SUBMITTING TO REFERENDUM AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE AT ARTICLE 3, ENTITLED “LEGISLATIVE FORM OF GOVERNMENT,” AND IN PARTICULAR AMENDING SECTION 3.3 ENTITLED “MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR,” AND ARTICLE 4, ENTITLED “[CITY MANAGER] AND ADMINISTRATIVE,” AND IN PARTICULAR AMENDING SECTION 4.5 ENTITLED “POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CITY MANAGER;” GRANTING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER SPECIAL ENHANCED EMERGENCY POWERS, SUBJECT TO SECTION 252.38, F.S., SO THAT THEY MAY BE ABLE TO BEST PROVIDE FOR THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF RESIDENTS OF NORTH LAUDERDALE DURING TIMES OF CRISIS; PROVIDING FOR A NOTICE OF AN ADVERTISEMENT OF THE REFERENDUM ELECTION TO BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CODE OF ORDINANCES IN THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AS WELL AS THE STATE OF FLORIDA ELECTION CODES; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE, WHEN ADOPTED, SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, ON THE NOVEMBER GENERAL MUNICIPAL BALLOT AND IT SHOULD BECOME EFFECTIVE AS PROVIDED BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR THE PLACE AND PLACES WHERE SAID ELECTION IS TO BE HELD; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Commissioner Cangemi moved to pass on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Frankel. All yes.

ORDINANCE PASSED ON FIRST READING UNANIMOUSLY.

f. Draft Proposal #2 - DESIGNATE THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TO ASSUME THE CITY MANAGER’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE CITY MANAGER’S ABSENCE

Commissioner Frankel moved to read. Seconded by Vice Mayor Moyle. All yes. Attorney read:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, SUBMITTING TO REFERENDUM AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE AT ARTICLE 4, ENTITLED “[CITY MANAGER] AND ADMINISTRATIVE,” AND IN PARTICULAR AMENDING SECTION 4.4 ENTITLED “ACTING CITY MANAGER”; PROVIDING FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO DESIGNATE THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TO ASSUME THE CITY MANAGER’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE CITY MANAGER’S ABSENCE; PROVIDING FOR A NOTICE OF AN ADVERTISEMENT OF THE REFERENDUM ELECTION TO BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CODE OF ORDINANCES IN THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AS WELL AS THE STATE OF FLORIDA ELECTION CODES; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE, WHEN ADOPTED, SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, ON THE NOVEMBER GENERAL MUNICIPAL BALLOT AND IT SHOULD BECOME EFFECTIVE AS PROVIDED BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR THE PLACE AND PLACES WHERE SAID ELECTION IS TO BE HELD; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Commissioner Hilton moved to approve on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi. All yes.

ORDINANCE PASSED ON FIRST READING UNANIMOUSLY

g. Draft Proposal #5 - REQUIRING CANDIDATES FOR ELECTED OFFICE TO HAVE BEEN DOMICILED WITHIN THE DISTRICT THAT THEY SEEK TO REPRESENT FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR PRIOR TO FILING AND QUALIFYING

Commissioner Hilton moved to read. Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi. All yes. Attorney read:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, SUBMITTING TO REFERENDUM AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE AT ARTICLE 3, ENTITLED “LEGISLATIVE FORM OF GOVERNMENT,” AND IN PARTICULAR AMENDING SECTION 3.2 ENTITLED “CITY COMMISSION; COMPOSITION; ELIGIBILITY; ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE”; REQUIRING CANDIDATES FOR ELECTED OFFICE TO HAVE BEEN DOMICILED WITHIN THE DISTRICT THAT THEY SEEK TO REPRESENT FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR PRIOR TO FILING AND QUALIFYING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS CHARTER AS A CANDIDATE FOR ELECTED OFFICE; PROVIDING THAT CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR BE DOMICILED WITHIN THE CITY FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR PRIOR TO FILING AND QUALIFYING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS CHARTER AS A CANDIDATE FOR ELECTED OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR A NOTICE OF AN ADVERTISEMENT OF THE REFERENDUM ELECTION TO BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CODE OF ORDINANCES IN THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AS WELL AS THE STATE OF FLORIDA ELECTION CODES; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE, WHEN ADOPTED, SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, ON THE NOVEMBER GENERAL MUNICIPAL BALLOT AND IT SHOULD BECOME EFFECTIVE AS PROVIDED BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR THE PLACE AND PLACES WHERE SAID ELECTION IS TO BE HELD; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Commissioner Frankel moved to pass on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Hilton. All yes.

ORDINANCE PASSED ON FIRST READING UNANIMOUSLY

Attorney read the titles of h, i, and j.

h. Draft Proposal #6 - EXTENSION OF THE TIME IN WHICH A RESOLUTION OR ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL CALLING FOR AN ELECTION MUST BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO SUCH ELECTION FROM THIRTY (30) DAYS TO FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, SUBMITTING TO REFERENDUM AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE AT ARTICLE 8, ENTITLED “NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS,” AND IN PARTICULAR AMENDING SECTION 8.8 ENTITLED “ELECTIONS”; PROVIDING FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE TIME IN WHICH A RESOLUTION OR ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL CALLING FOR AN ELECTION MUST BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO SUCH ELECTION FROM THIRTY (30) DAYS TO FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS; PROVIDING FOR A NOTICE OF AN ADVERTISEMENT OF THE REFERENDUM ELECTION TO BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CODE OF ORDINANCES IN THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AS WELL AS THE STATE OF FLORIDA ELECTION CODES; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE, WHEN ADOPTED, SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, ON THE NOVEMBER GENERAL MUNICIPAL BALLOT AND IT SHOULD BECOME EFFECTIVE AS PROVIDED BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR THE PLACE AND PLACES WHERE SAID ELECTION IS TO BE HELD; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

i. Draft Proposal #9 - PROVIDING FOR AN ADDITIONAL NINETY (90) DAY PERIOD TO CONDUCT A SEARCH FOR A CITY MANAGER IN THE EVENT THAT THE CITY MANAGER POSITION SHOULD BECOME VACANT

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, SUBMITTING TO REFERENDUM AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE AT ARTICLE 4, ENTITLED “[CITY MANAGER] AND ADMINISTRATIVE,” AND IN PARTICULAR AMENDING SECTION 4.7 ENTITLED “VACANCY OF CITY MANAGER POSITION”; PROVIDING FOR AN ADDITIONAL NINETY (90) DAY PERIOD TO CONDUCT A SEARCH FOR A CITY MANAGER IN THE EVENT THAT THE CITY MANAGER POSITION SHOULD BECOME VACANT; PROVIDING FOR A PROCESS BY WHICH THE CITY COUNCIL MAY APPROVE ADDITIONAL TIME TO SEARCH FOR A CITY MANAGER IN THE EVENT OF A VACANCY; PROVIDING FOR A NOTICE OF AN ADVERTISEMENT OF THE REFERENDUM ELECTION TO BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CODE OF ORDINANCES IN THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AS WELL AS THE STATE OF FLORIDA ELECTION CODES; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE, WHEN ADOPTED, SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, ON THE NOVEMBER GENERAL MUNICIPAL BALLOT AND IT SHOULD BECOME EFFECTIVE AS PROVIDED BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR THE PLACE AND PLACES WHERE SAID ELECTION IS TO BE HELD; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

j. Draft Proposal #10 – REWORDING AND CLARIFYING CHARTER BY MODIFYING AND ELIMINATING INEFFECTIVE LANGUAGE.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, SUBMITTING TO REFERENDUM AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REWORDING AND CLARIFYING OF THE CHARTER BY MODIFYING AND ELIMINATING INEFFECTIVE LANGUAGE; PROVIDING FOR GENDER EQUALITY; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE, WHEN ADOPTED, SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, ON THE NOVEMBER GENERAL MUNICIPAL BALLOT AND IT SHOULD BECOME EFFECTIVE AS PROVIDED BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR THE PLACE AND PLACES WHERE SAID ELECTION IS TO BE HELD; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Vice Mayor Moyle moved to pass h, i, and j on first reading and defer them to the 2008 referendum ballot. All yes.

7. ORDINANCE SECOND READING

Commissioner Cangemi moved to read. Seconded by Commissioner Frankel. All yes. Attorney read:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION,” AND MORE PARTICULARLY SECTION 2-55, ENTITLED “PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND DISCUSSION,” OF THE NORTH LAUDERDALE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY CHANGING THE TIME LIMITATION FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION AT PUBLIC MEETINGS FROM FIVE (5) MINUTES MAXIMUM PER PERSON TO THREE (3) MINUTES MAXIMUM PER PERSON; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Public Hearing opened. Susan Beatty said she is surprised that the Commission wants to change the ordinance. She said most people do not use even 5 minutes. She feels this ordinance is not fair.

Vice Mayor Moyle moved to approve. Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi. All yes.

ORDINANCE 06-05-1156 PASSED AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY.

8. CONSENT AGENDA

Commissioner Frankel moved to read the consent agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi. All yes.

Attorney Goren read:

a. Resolution – Local Option Gas Tax –One Cent

A motion to adopt:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING AND OTHERWISE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED YEAR 2006 (ONE CENT) AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN NORTH LAUDERDALE AND BROWARD COUNTY PROVIDING FOR THE DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE BROWARD COUNTY FIFTH CENT ADDITIONAL LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX ON MOTOR FUEL FOR TRANSIT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

RESOLUTION 06-05-5000

b. Resolution – Local Option Gas Tax – Three Cent

A motion to adopt:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING AND OTHERWISE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED YEAR 2006 (THREE CENT) AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN NORTH LAUDERDALE AND BROWARD COUNTY PROVIDING FOR THE DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE BROWARD COUNTY ADDITIONAL LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX ON MOTOR FUEL ORDINANCE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

RESOLUTION 06-05-5001

c. Resolution - Local Option Gas Tax – 6^th Cent

A motion to adopt:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING AND OTHERWISE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED YEAR 2006 (SIX CENT) AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN NORTH LAUDERDALE AND BROWARD COUNTY PROVIDING FOR THE DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX IMPOSED BY THE BROWARD COUNTY LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX ORDINANCE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

RESOLUTION 06-05-5002

d. Resolution - Sign Waiver 06-01 Sedano’s located at 7208 Southgate Boulevard)

A motion to adopt:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SIGN WAIVER REQUEST BY Pilar Masci for Sedano’s Supermarket, THEREBY PERMITTING THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF a 132 square foot wall identification sign WITH 36 inches high capital letters where maximum 16 inches high letters are allowed by Section 94-16(c)(2)c within Community Business (B-2) Zoning District; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

RESOLUTION 06-05-5003

Commissioner Cangemi moved to approve the consent agenda as read. Seconded by Commissioner Hilton. All yes.

CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.

9. OTHER BUSINESS - NONE

10. REPORTS

a. North Lauderdale July 4^th Celebration - (M. Sargis)

Mr. Sala thanked Michael Sargis and his staff for a successful North Lauderdale Days event.

Mr. Sargis explained plans for the 4^th of July (fireworks and concert). He said it would cost about $10,000. He asked the Commission if they want something for the 4^th of July.

Vice Mayor Moyle said we don’t need a concert. “Fireworks would be enough”. Mr. Sala said that he feels, at this time, we should not do a 4^thof July event.

11. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND MATTERS

a. Renaming Rock Island Park to Carl Fusco Park

Commissioner Frankel requested that Rock Island Park be renamed “Carl Fusco” park in honor of former Mayor and Councilman Fusco. Commissioner Cangemi asked who Soroka Park is named for. He asked if anything is named for Mayor Brady. Vice Mayor Moyle said he would like to discuss this matter at the retreat. He moved to defer until the retreat. Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi. All yes.

b. A Motion to change June 27^th meeting to June 28^th - (Mayor Brady)

Vice Mayor Moyle moved to approve the Mayor’s request to reschedule the June 27^th meeting to June 28^th. All yes

c. A Motion to increase the facilitators travel expenses for the May retreat from $1,000 to $1,250 (not $1,500 as requested) because most of the meals will be covered by the City. (Mayor Brady)

Commissioner Cangemi abstained from voting because one of the facilitators is related to him. Vice Mayor Moyle moved to approve the $1,250. Seconded by Commissioner Hilton. Motion approved 4 yes 1 abstention.

12. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

Reminder – Commission Retreat – Hutchinson Island – May 11 - 13, 2006.

13. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS

14. ADJOURNMENT – 7:27 p.m.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,

C. MILLI DYER

CITY CLERK