CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE

COMMISSION MEETING

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2007

REGULAR MEETING – 5:30 P.M.

MINUTES

The North Lauderdale City Commission met on December 11, 2007 at the Municipal Complex. The meeting convened at 5:32 p.m.

1. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Commissioner Frankel gave the invocation

2. ROLL CALL

Mayor Jack Brady

Vice Mayor John Cangemi

Commissioner Gary Frankel

Commissioner Rich Moyle

Commissioner David Hilton

City Manager Richard Sala

City Attorney Jacob Horowitz

Interim City Clerk Patricia Vancheri

3. VICE-MAYOR’S OATH OF OFFICE - Oath of Office administered to Vice-Mayor Cangemi by Interim City Clerk Vancheri.

4. PRESENTATIONS –

Mayor Brady commended Commissioner Moyle and thanked him for his service to the City. Mayor Brady also introduced Representative Ari Porth who was present in the audience.

5. PUBLIC DISCUSSION – No one signed up to speak.

6. QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEMS

a. Granada Related Items:

i. ORDINANCE - Second Reading:

SUBJECT: ZLU 07-01B Granada (Delegal Plat)

State Road 7 & McNab Road Extension

Zoning amendment to the City of North Lauderdale zoning map to rezone approximately 14.97 +/ - gross acres of Industrial (M-1) District to Planned Unit Development (PUD) District.

APPLICANT: Altman Development Corporation

· All interested parties are sworn in by City Attorney

· Staff Presentation

· Motion and second and vote to read title

· Public Hearing Opened.

· Public Comments

· Public Hearing Closed

· Commission motion and second to pass the ordinance on second reading

· Commission discussion

· Commission vote

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, REZONING 14.97 GROSS ACRES MORE OR LESS OF LAND LOCATED IN THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, COUNTY OF BROWARD, STATE OF FLORIDA, TO WIT: PARCEL “A”, DELEGAL PLAT, (APPROXIMATELY 14.97 GROSS ACRES) ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEROF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 155, PAGE 28 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1 BELOW FROM ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF INDUSTRIAL (M-1) DISTRICT TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD); PROVIDING THAT THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE C1TY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE SHALL BE AMENDED TO REFLECT SAID REZONING; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS: AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Motion to read the ordinances relating to the Granada items was made by Commissioner Frankel and seconded by Vice-Mayor Cangemi. Attorney read the title. Tammy Reed-Holguin presented the item. She indicated that the applicant is proposing to construct 220 residential rental apartments in conjunction with United Homes, located on the east side of State Road 7, south of McNab Road extension, on a parcel of land previously known as “Delegal Plat”, which is a currently vacant property. Ms. Reed-Holguin advised that in order to construct the development, the applicant submitted a request to rezone. She indicated that the Commission had previously approved a land use amendment and she has received a Notice of Intent from the Department of Community Affairs to move forward with the land use amendment. She indicated that the first reading was unanimously approved at the November 29^th meeting and was bringing the item before the Commission for final reading and adoption. Public Hearing opened. No comments. Public Hearing closed. Commissioner Frankel made a motion to approve. Seconded by Vice-Mayor Cangemi. No Commission discussion. All in favor.

ORDINANCE NO. 07-12-1200 PASSED AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

ii. SUBJECT: VAR- 07-01 Granada (Delegal Plat)

State Road 7 and McNab Road Extension

ORDINANCE - Second Reading

To grant various variances from the City of North Lauderdale Code of Ordinances to facilitate the development of Granada, a mixed-use project consisting of residential and commercial components.

APPLICANT: Altman Development Corp

· All interested parties are sworn in by City Attorney

· Staff Presentation

· Motion and second and vote to read title

· Public Hearing Opened.

· Public Comments

· Public Hearing Closed

· Commission motion and second to pass the ordinance on second reading

· Commission discussion

· Commission vote

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM THE NORTH LAUDERDALE CODE OF ORDINANCES, TO PERMIT THE 26.8 FEET SETBACK ON THE WEST SIDE OF BUILDING NUMBER 3 AND 5 ABUTTING THE TRAFFICWAY ON STATE ROAD 7, AS OPPOSED TO THE 50 FEET REQUIREMENT ALLOWED BY THE SUBJECT SECTION 106-350 (c)(4); TO PERMIT 28% OPEN SPACE OF THE GROSS SITE AREA, AS OPPOSED TO THE 35% OF THE GROSS SITE AREA REQUIREMENT ALLOWED BY THE SUBJECT SECTION 106-350 (k); TO PERMIT 414 PARKING SPACES, AS OPPOSED TO THE 508 PARKING SPACES REQUIREMENT ALLOWED BY THE SUBJECT SECTION 106-223 (a) (3); NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR STIPULATIONS AND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING THAT PROVISIONS NOT VARIED BY THIS ORDINANCE REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Attorney read the ordinance. Tammy Reed-Holguin said that this ordinance is to accommodate the development. She indicated that the item was unanimously approved on first reading on November 29, 2007. She said there was discussion on the parking variances prior to the approval and a condition has been added that the parking variance was approved with the assurance that the Declaration of Restricted Covenants will contain provisions prohibiting boats, recreational vehicles and trailers, and limiting the number of cars per household. Public Hearing opened. No comments. Public Hearing closed. Commissioner Frankel moved to adopt. Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi. Mayor Brady asked if the developer was in agreement with the condition. Attorney Jerry Knight representing the applicant said they are in agreement with the conditions. No further Commission discussion. All in favor.

ORDINANCE NO. 07-12-1201 PASSED AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

iii. ORDINANCE - Second Reading: Development Agreement

Altman Development Corporation and 441 Real Estate

Investment, Inc. (United Homes) Granada Project

· All interested parties are sworn in by City Attorney

· Staff Presentation

· Motion and second and vote to read title

· Public Hearing Opened.

· Public Comments

· Public Hearing Closed

· Commission motion and second to pass the ordinance on second reading

· Commission discussion

· Commission vote

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THAT CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A," BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AND ALTMAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AS DEVELOPER AND 441 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT, INC. AS PROPERTY OWNER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FLORIDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ACT; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 163.3225, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR ADVERTISEMENT OF THE NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN SECTION 163.3227, FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR INCLUSION IN THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE DURATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR THE PERIODIC REVIEW OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT AND CANCELLATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR RECORDING OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR MODIFICATION OR REVOCATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO COMPLY WITH SUBSEQUENTLY ENACTED STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Attorney read the ordinance. Public Hearing opened. No comments. Public Hearing closed. Commissioner Frankel made a motion to approve. Seconded by Vice-Mayor Cangemi. No Commission discussion. All in favor.

ORDINANCE NO. 07-12-1202 PASSED AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

iv. SUBJECT: SPR 07-03 Granada - (Delegal Plat)

State Road 7 and McNab Road Extension

Final site plan review to permit development of 220 residential units and up to 10, 000 square feet of general commercial use within a proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning District

APPLICANT: Altman Development Corporation

· All interested parties are sworn in by City Attorney

· Commission, motion and second to approve

· Public Hearing opened

· Public Discussion

· Public Hearing Closed

· Commission Discussion

· Commission vote

MOTION: To approve a final site plan to permit development of 220 residential units and up to 10, 000 square feet of commercial use within a proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning District.

Attorney read title. Commissioner Frankel moved to approve. Seconded by Vice-Mayor Cangemi. Tammy Reed-Holguin indicated that the Commission approved the preliminary site plan at the November 29th meeting. She said since that time there have been discussions with the developer regarding the wall and fence perimeter and the berm and they have come to an agreement on that construction. Since they submitted the staff recommendation, Ms. Reed-Holguin said the developer requested the addition of dollar amounts to the pedestrian street lights that the City is requiring as condition number 21, and a dollar amount to the tower that they are going to build, which is condition number 17. She said they are proposing that the tower be an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 and the pedestrian street lights are $10,000.00. Ms. Reed-Holguin said if the Commission approves, they will amend the site plan to reflect those amounts. Mr. Knight spoke to the Commission and said they are fine with the pedestrian lighting, which are four lights at $2,500.00 a light. He said that contribution will be made to the City prior to the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy. He said they are also okay with the tower cap and that they will be doing the constructing and they are agreeable with the conditions. Public Hearing opened. No Comments. Public Hearing closed. Commissioner Frankel moved to approve. Seconded by Vice-Mayor Cangemi. No Commission discussion. All in favor.

MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY

(End of Granada Related Items)

b. SUBJECT: SEU 07-06 - New Divine Apostolic Ministry of Ft. Lauderdale

8054 W. McNab Road (Shoppes of McNab)

Special Exception Use (SEU) permit to operate a church in a Community Business (B-2) Zoning District.

APPLICANT: New Divine Apostolic Ministry of Ft. Lauderdale, Inc

· All interested parties are sworn in by City Attorney

· Commission, motion and second to approve

· Public Hearing opened

· Public Discussion

· Public Hearing Closed

· Commission Discussion

· Commission vote

MOTION: To approve the proposed Special Exception Use permit to operate a church in a Community Business (B-2) Zoning District.

Attorney read title. Tammy Reed-Holguin presented the item and advised the Commission that this is in the Shoppes of McNab at 8054 W. McNab Road and has previously been occupied by Grace Community Church in the same space. She said one of the primary requirements of any community facility use in a non-community facility zoning district is that such uses may not exceed 20% of the total commercial area and in this case the church will occupy .02% in the Shoppes of McNab and there are no other community facility uses in the shopping center. Ms. Reed-Holguin also said that economically the owner of the shopping center will still be required to pay applicable property taxes and that the Church will apply for business tax receipt and that fee will be waived, but they will pay any processing and permitting fees. She said the applicant has provided a site plan with regard to parking showing the required spaces for each business within the City and based on this information, there is enough parking to accommodate the Church. The Planning and Zoning Board met on December 4^, 2007 and after a public hearing and review by the board and staff adopted a motion to recommend approval of the special exception use to the City Commission, with the five conditions that are listed in the staff memorandum. Public Hearing opened. No comments. Public Hearing closed. Commissioner Frankel made a motion to approve. Vice-Mayor Cangemi seconded. Attorney swore in Pastor Clarence Gunter. Mayor Brady posed a question regarding the use of “Ft. Lauderdale” in the name of the Church, since it will be in North Lauderdale. Pastor Gunter said the name was listed that way since the church used to be located in Fort Lauderdale. A discussion pursued with regard to ways to apply for another name so as not to be confusing since it will be in North Lauderdale. Mr. Sala advised that he could easily do that and Pastor Gunter said it will not be a problem and he will look into it. No further discussion. All in favor.

MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.

a. SUBJECT: PLT 07-01 (Preliminary Plat Approval)

(West side of SR 7, North of Prospect Road)

ORDINANCE - First Reading:

Preliminary plat approval to replat 6000 square feet for commercial use, on a portion of tract 16 in the east ½ of Section 12, Township 49 South, Range 41 East according to the Plat of “Fort Lauderdale Truck Farms Company Plat” (approximately .4047 acres) as recorded in Plat Book 4, at Page 31 of Public Records of Broward County, Florida to be known as “Izzy and Max Plat” to be used for retail development.

APPLICANT: Pulice Land Surveyors, Inc

· All interested parties are sworn in by City Attorney

· Staff Presentation

· Motion and second and vote to read title

· Public Hearing Opened.

· Public Comments

· Public Hearing Closed

· Commission motion and second to pass the ordinance on second reading

· Commission discussion

· Commission vote

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE FLORIDA, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE REPLAT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, COUNTY OF BROWARD, STATE OF FLORIDA, KNOWN AS THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS a portion of Tract 16 IN THE EAST ½ OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 49 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST ACCORDING TO PLAT “Fort Lauderdale Truck Farms Company Plat” (approximately .4047 acres) as recorded in Plat Book 4, at Page 31 of Public Records of Broward County, Florida to be known as “IZZY AND MAX Plat” and to restrict the plat to the development of 6000 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL USE, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, SUBJECT TO INCLUSION OF PLAT NOTE; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA TO SIGN SAID PLAT AND AFFIX THERETO THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA AND TAKE OTHER ACTION; ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF STREETS, ROADS, ALLEYS, SWALES, BRIDGES AND OTHER PUBLIC EASEMENTS AND OTHER DEDICATIONS; CONTINGENT UPON ACCEPTANCE BY THE BROWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, AND OTHER CONTINGENCIES AS OUTLINED IN THIS ORDINANCE; VACATING, CANCELING, VOIDING, SUPERSEDING PRIOR PLATS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Commissioner Frankel moved to read the ordinance. Seconded by Vice-Mayor Cangemi. Attorney read Ms. Reed-Holguin presented the item. She indicated that this property is located on the west side of State Road 7 just north of Prospect Road in front of Imperial Estates parcel. She said the Development Review Committee met on March 21, 2007 and had comments which the applicant responded to on September 18, 2007, and they held another DRC meeting in October. Ms. Reed-Holguin advised that the Planning and Zoning Board met on November 15, 2007 and as the City’s advisory board unanimously recommended consideration of approval on the first reading of the preliminary plat. She said she is recommending approval with the three conditions set forth in the staff memorandum. Public Hearing opened. No Comments. Public Hearing closed.

Motion to approve was made by Commissioner Frankel. Seconded by Vice-Mayor Cangemi. Mayor Brady asked if the applicant was in agreement with the conditions placed by the City. Attorney swore in Jane Storms representing Pulice Land Surveyors. Ms. Storms indicated that she concurs with staff recommendations. No further discussion. All in favor.

ORDINANCE UNANIMOUSLY PASSED AND ADOPTED ON FIRST READING

1. CONSENT AGENDA

· Remove any items from consent agenda desired by Commission

· Motion, second and vote to read consent agenda

· Attorney reads consent agenda

· Motion, second and vote to adopt the consent agenda

a. RESOLUTION - Award of Bid: Pump Station # 12 Upgrades - Bid #07-10-295 -(Mike Shields)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE AND CHAZ EQUIPMENT FOR THE PUMP STATION #12 UPGRADES (BID # 07-10-295) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $281,700; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE NECESSARY AND EXPEDIENT ACTIONS TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

RESOLUTION NO. 07-12-5284

b. RESOLUTION - 2008 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program – (Dana Spencer and Mike Shields)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) 2008 PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000 TO PROVIDE FUNDING TOWARDS RETROFITTING THE CITY’S LIFT STATIONS WITH FIXED GENERATORS; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS WITH REGARD TO THE BENEFITS TO BE DERIVED BY APPLYING FOR SUCH FUNDING; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

RESOLUTION NO. 07-12-5285

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

CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.

8. OTHER BUSINESS

a. RESOLUTION - 34^th Year (2008-2009) Community Development Block Grant Application – (Tammy Reed-Holguin)

· Commission motion, second and vote to read

· Attorney reads title

· Staff presentation

· Commission motion and second to adopt

· Commission discussion

· Commission vote

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, TO APPLY FOR AND TO FILE SUCH DOCUMENTS AS MAY BE REASONABLY REQUIRED FOR AVAILABLE 34^th YEAR (FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 2008 – SEPTEMBER 2009) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF AN ESTIMATED $374,737 FOR PROGRAMS THAT MAY INCLUDE THE CONTINUATION OF THE CITY’S HOME OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM (CITY WIDE), IMPLEMENTATION OF A SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO BE PROACTIVE BY IMPROVING AND EXPANDING OUR CODE ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS TO HELP IN THE PREVENTION OF ABANDONED PROPERTY DETERIORATION CONTRIBUTING TO SLUM AND/OR BLIGHTED CONDITIONS; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY MANAGER SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE GRANT AWARD AGREEMENTS AND TO IMPLEMENT SAID PROGRAMS IF AND WHEN FUNDING IS APPROVED; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS WITH REGARD TO THE BENEFITS TO BE DERIVED BY PROCESSING AND OBTAINING SUCH GRANT FUNDS; AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Ms. Tammy Reed-Holguin advised the Commission that Cities within Broward County are allocated an amount of Community Development Block Grant Funds each year from the County. She indicated that they have been notified that our share is anticipated to be $374,737.00 in October, 2008 to run through September, 2009. Ms. Reed-Holguin said she is proposing to implement three programs with the funding. One being the continuation of our home ownership program that has been very successful in the past; the second is to use 15% maximum under our public service cap to operate a senior center program and the third is to provide funding for our neighborhood improvement program they have been discussing. Ms. Reed-Holguin indicated that they are putting together the application for submission and would like the Commission’s approval of the resolution to move forward. Commissioner Frankel moved to approve. Seconded by Commissioner Hilton. All yes.

RESOLUTION NO. 07-12-5286 APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY

9. REPORTS

a. Water Restrictions Update

Code Enforcement Supervisor, Jesus Valdes, gave an update on the current water restrictions and said we are going to be entering another phase of enforcement. He said the South Florida Water Management will be meeting again and most likely will be implementing Phase III water restrictions which will affect us significantly. He also said Code Enforcement and BSO will be the lead enforcement bodies for the district. This will mean that there will be only one day on which to water depending on the odd or even days. He said they are currently enforcing and fining based on the Phase II restrictions. Mr. Valdes provided the Commission with a handout outlining Phase III and spoke about the push for water conservation education. Mayor Brady said we should put this on the cable channel and the newsletter.

b. Property Tax Reform Update

Assistant City Manager, Ambreen Bhatty, provided a power point presentation to the Commission which explained the proposed property tax reform and the constitutional amendments and what the impact of those amendments will be to next year’s budget preparation process. City Manager Sala said he is trying to give the Commission a snapshot of where this will go if it is passed. He said he will continue to update as soon as the vote goes through and is doing his best to keep up with what the impact will be. Mr. Sala said he wants to be successful in communicating to the residents what the impact will be, as it may dip into the quality of service.

A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Cangemi not to exceed $10,000.00 to educate the residents as to the ballot question on the January 29^th ballot and to direct Attorney Horowitz to draft two resolutions; one with regard to the expenditure of $10,000.00 on educating the public on this issue and one with regard to the Commission’s collective position on opposing the constitutional amendments. Seconded by Commissioner Frankel. All yes.

c. School Facility Update

Assistant City Manager, Ambreen Bhatty, provided a power point presentation outlining the dates and installment amounts allocated in the budget to cover the loan and operating expenses of the facility. She also provided a list of approximately 30 parties that have showed a keen interest in the facility, through brokers, or directly, that have taken site tours, been provided site plans and architectural plans and other information pertaining to the school. She indicated that to date there is no serious proposal on the table. She said they are looking toward the Commission for direction to move forward. Ms. Bhatty outlined some options. Mayor Brady said there are a few prospects they are trying to cultivate. Mayor Brady suggested a workshop to discuss options. Mr. Sala said that may be a good idea and will continue an in house approach for the time being. Mr. Frankel said to let this go until the end of March. The consensus of the Commission was to have a workshop at that time.

10. COMMISSION COMMENTS

Mayor Brady passed the gavel and made a motion to close City Hall on Monday, December 24, 2007, in recognition of the season and any non-emergency classification positions covered by the City’s Comprehensive Pay Plan be allotted the four hour administrative leave pay. Seconded by Commissioner Moyle. All yes.

MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY

Mayor Brady passed out a pamphlet from LL Research & Consulting Crisis Management and spoke about the program and suggested that a workshop be set up to hear more about the program. He said that he has spoken with Chief Cavallo about it as well. Mr. Brady discussed how this program may be beneficial. Mr. Frankel said the school system should do this also. Mr. Sala asked if this was something he wanted opened to the public. Mayor Brady said yes, maybe our schools, the Boys and Girls Club. Mr. Sala said it may be more like a town meeting. Mayor Brady said he would like to do it sometime in January. Mr. Sala said they can meet and discuss it. Commission consensus was yes.

Vice-Mayor Cangemi commended Chief Cavallo on the recent arrest in our neighborhood and said to thank the officers for their work.

11. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

a. Executive Session – Wednesday, December 12, 2007 – 5:30 pm

b. Tree Lighting Ceremony – Wednesday, December 12, 2007 – 7:00 pm

City Manager Sala reminded the Commission about the executive session and the tree lighting ceremony and said he will be working with Attorney Horowitz to go over the Bill submitted by Senator Jeremy Ring and a Fire Bill which just came to his attention today.

12. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS

Walk-On Item:

Attorney Horowitz said this local bill was filed pertaining to the creation of a Broward County Special District Commission which would essentially review, evaluate and examine the functionality of special districts throughout Broward County. He said the bill lists several entities which would specifically fall under its auspices, two of which are in North Lauderdale; the North Lauderdale Water Control District and the North Lauderdale Housing Authority. He said the intent of this Commission is to evaluate their performance and what they do and make a recommendation to the County Commission as to their continued existence or their termination. Attorney Horowitz further said the District would be comprised of 18 members appointed by the County Commission. He said this bill submitted by Senator Jeremy Ring has gone through first reading before the Broward Delegation and up for second reading on December 20^th, in the Broward County Commission Chambers at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Horowitz indicated that there have been some districts throughout the county as well as some municipalities that have been examining the issue and there is a bit of an opposition mounting to counter this proposal. Attorney Horowitz said that in anticipation of this Commission’s opposition to this proposal, he has prepared a resolution for consideration. After Commission discussion and Attorney Horowitz’ answers to Mayor Brady and Commissioner Moyle’s questions, a consensus was made to have representatives at the Broward County meeting on the 20^th of December. A motion was made by Commissioner Hilton to read the resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Moyle. Attorney read the resolution. Motion to approve made by Commissioner Moyle. Seconded by Commissioner Frankel. All yes.

RESOLUTION NO. 07-12-5287 APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY

Attorney Horowitz went on to address a local bill that he just found out about which calls for the creation of a taxing district, the Broward Urban Fire District, which essentially creates a uniform entity to provide emergency medical services to municipalities. He said it would govern all the municipalities that join by resolution and enter into this umbrella fire district. Attorney Horowitz said under direction of the Commission he would draft a resolution opposing this proposal and it would be similar to the resolution just adopted. Commissioner Moyle made a motion to draft the resolution. Seconded by Vice-Mayor Cangemi. All in favor.

13. ADJOURNMENT – There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Patricia Vancheri, Interim City Clerk