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City Commission Regular Meeting

April 1, 2025 ·6:00 PM Final

Broward Center for the Performing Arts - Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom - 201 SW 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312

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Agenda — 81 items

  1. 1 PUBLIC APPEARANCES BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION: If any person wishes to address the City Commission, the person shall sign up in the Broward Center for the Performing Arts - Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom lobby. A member of the City Clerk’s Office Staff will be there to assist. Speaker Cards are given to the Mayor. After being recognized by the Mayor, the speaker should approach the podium, identify the agenda item in question, indicate support, opposition, or neutrality on the agenda item, and then proceed to succinctly state the speaker’s position or present information. If an attorney, or any other person appears before the Commission in a representative capacity, the attorney, or other representative shall also sign up in the Broward Center for the Performing Arts - Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom lobby. A member of the City Clerk’s Office Staff will be there to assist. After being recognized by the Mayor, the speaker should approach the podium, identify the client(s) being represented, and identify the agenda item in question. The speaker shall then indicate the client’s support, opposition, or neutrality on the agenda item and then proceed to succinctly state the client’s position or present information on behalf of the client(s). Pursuant to Section 3.13 of the Charter of the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the Mayor shall maintain order at all meetings, and the Police Department, upon instructions of the Mayor, shall expel any person from the meeting who refuses to obey the order of the Mayor in relation to preserving order at the meetings. Any person who interrupts or disturbs a City Commission meeting, or who willfully enters or remains in a City Commission meeting having been warned by the Mayor to depart and who refuses to do so, may be subject to arrest. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES: If you desire auxiliary aids or services or both to assist in viewing or hearing the City Commission meetings or reading the agenda and minutes for the meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 954-828-5002 at a minimum of two days prior to the meeting and arrangements will be made to provide these services to you.
  2. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  3. 2 PAGE BREAK
  4. 3 Pledge of Allegiance
  5. 3 MOMENT OF SILENCE
  6. 4 ROLL CALL
  7. 4 CITY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENTS
  8. 5 Approval of MINUTES and Agenda
  9. 6 Minutes for January 21, 2025, Commission Prioritization Workshop, February 18, 2025, Commission Joint Workshop with Affordable Housing Advisory Committee and February 18, 2025, Commission Conference Meeting - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 25-0386 APPROVED AS AMENDED Pass
  10. 6 COMMISSION QUORUM ESTABLISHED
  11. PRES PRESENTATIONS
  12. 7 AGENDA ANNOUNCEMENTS
  13. PRES-1 Bloomberg Philanthropies' Silver What Works Cities Certification Announcement 25-0391 PRESENTED
  14. PRES-2 Vice Mayor Glassman to present a Proclamation declaring April 13, 2025, as Heal the Planet Day in the City of Fort Lauderdale 25-0393 PRESENTED
  15. PRES-3 Commissioner Beasley-Pittman to present a Proclamation declaring April 2025, as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of Fort Lauderdale 25-0390 PRESENTED
  16. PRES-4 Commissioner Sorensen to present a Proclamation declaring April 2025, as Water Conservation Month in the City of Fort Lauderdale 25-0392 PRESENTED
  17. 12 CONSENT AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
  18. 13 CONSENT AGENDA
  19. CM CONSENT MOTION
  20. CM-1 Motion Approving a First Amendment to Temporary Beach License and Outdoor Event Agreement with Royal Recordings, LLC for the 2025 Oceans of Soul Jazz Festival on Fort Lauderdale Beach - (Commission Districts 2 and 4) 25-0136 APPROVED Pass
  21. CM-2 Motion Approving an Outdoor Event Agreement with Broward County Roadrunners Track Club Incorporated for the Rogers, Morris & Ziegler Annual Youth Track Invitational - (Commission District 3) 25-0296 APPROVED Pass
  22. CM-3 Motion Approving TJX Law Enforcement Grant Award - $4,222 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 25-0307 APPROVED Pass
  23. CM-4 Motion Approving the Fourth Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement Between the Pantry Lofts Ltd. as Successor to Green Mills Holdings, LLC and the City of Fort Lauderdale - (Commission District 2) 25-0355 APPROVED Pass
  24. 18 Approval of the Consent Agenda APPROVED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA Pass
  25. CM-5 Motion Approving a First Amendment to the Revocable License with CG Riverwalk LP until July 31, 2025, and Delegating Authority to the City Manager to Provide up to Four Additional Extension Periods for Temporary Right-of-Way Closures on North New River Drive East in Association with the Riverwalk Residences Development Located at 333 North New River Drive East - (Commission District 4) 25-0364 APPROVED Pass
  26. CM-6 Motion Approving a First Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between North Broward Hospital District and the City of Fort Lauderdale for Broward Health Park at Imperial Point Honoring Dottie Mancini, in Substantially the Form Provided - (Commission District 1) 25-0368 APPROVED Pass
  27. CM-7 Motion Authorizing Settlement of Workers’ Compensation Claims in Richard Fortunato v. City of Fort Lauderdale, Case Nos. 21-015978IF and 22-020917IF - $250,000 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 25-0372 APPROVED Pass
  28. CM-8 Motion Authorizing Settlement of Workers’ Compensation Claims in Franklin Foulks v. City of Fort Lauderdale, Case No. 14-024689IF - $150,000 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 25-0373 APPROVED Pass
  29. CM-9 Motion Authorizing Settlement of Workers’ Compensation Claims in Victor Pires v. City of Fort Lauderdale, Case No. 23-003615DAL - $375,000 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 25-0374 APPROVED Pass
  30. CM-10 Motion Approving First Amendment to Service Agreement for After-School Snack Provider to Increase the Initial Contract Term Compensation Amount by an Additional $324,000 for Additional Meal Service for Program Participants - All Kids Catering, Inc. - $324,000 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 25-0301 APPROVED Pass
  31. CM-11 Motion Approving Change Order No. 9 to Task Order No. 4 for Additional Services for Construction Documents for New Police Headquarters - AECOM Technical Services, Inc. - $132,506 - (Commission District 2) 25-0340 APPROVED Pass
  32. CM-12 Motion Rejecting All Proposals for the Fort Lauderdale Beach Wave Wall Light Replacement - Request for Proposals (RFP) Event No. 248-1 - (Commission District 2) 25-0358 APPROVED Pass
  33. CR CONSENT RESOLUTION
  34. CR-1 Resolution Approving a Tri-Party Grant Agreement, Supplemental Grant Agreement and Escrow Agreement between the Performing Arts Center Authority, the City of Fort Lauderdale, and Broward County - (Commission District 2) 25-0042 ADOPTED Pass
  35. CR-2 Resolution for Imposition of Special Assessment Liens for Costs Associated with Board ups - (Commission Districts 2 and 4) 25-0194 ADOPTED Pass
  36. CR-3 Resolution Approving a First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement Between Broward County and City of Fort Lauderdale for Surtax-Funded Municipal Transportation Project: NW 15th Ave Complete Streets Roadway Improvements (FORT-122/162) - (Commission District 3) 25-0218 ADOPTED Pass
  37. CR-4 Resolution Accepting Additional 2023-2024 State Housing initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Funds in the Amount of $43,338 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 25-0298 ADOPTED Pass
  38. CR-5 Resolution Approving a Second Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and City of Fort Lauderdale for Surtax-Funded Municipal Transportation Project: Demolition and Reconstruction of South Ocean Drive Bridge (P12087) BC-FTLAUD-FY2020-00002 - (Commission District 4) 25-0312 ADOPTED Pass
  39. CR-6 Resolution Approving the Consolidated Budget Amendment to Fiscal Year 2025 - Appropriation - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 25-0093 ADOPTED Pass
  40. CR-7 Resolution Approving and Ratifying a Memorandum of Understanding with the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 31, Extending the Captains Promotional Process - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 25-0370 ADOPTED Pass
  41. CR-8 Resolution Approving and Ratifying a Memorandum of Understanding with the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 31, Resolving a Pay Grievance - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 25-0383 ADOPTED Pass
  42. CP CONSENT PURCHASE
  43. CP-1 Motion Approving an Agreement for Calibration Services - Florida Mobile Speed Testing LLC - $165,810 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 25-0171 APPROVED Pass
  44. M MOTIONS
  45. M-1 Motion Approving Agreement for Design-Build Services for the George T. Lohmeyer Wastewater Treatment Plant Odor Control Improvements - AECOM Technical Services, Inc. - $20,675,000 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 25-0082 APPROVED Pass
  46. M-2 Appeal of Decision of the Chief Procurement Officer's Denial of Protest Submitted By Blue Line Solutions, LLC on the Recommendation to Award Request for Proposals No. 332-5, Automated School Zone Speed Detection Camera Program - RedSpeed Florida LLC - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 25-0379 TABLED Pass
  47. M-3 Motion Approving an Agreement for an Automated School Zone Speed Detection Camera Program - RedSpeed Florida LLC - $600,000 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 25-0319 APPROVED Pass
  48. M-4 Motion Approving a Piggyback Agreement with Rep Services, Inc. Utilizing the Clay County Agreement for Various Equipment and Amenities for Parks and Recreation - $6,000,000 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 25-0320 APPROVED Pass
  49. 42 CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
  50. NP NEIGHBOR PRESENTATIONS
  51. NP-1 Sabrina Sauerwald - Food Dyes 25-0343 RECEIVED
  52. R RESOLUTIONS
  53. R-1 Appointment of Board and Committee Members - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 25-0387 DEFEATED Fail
  54. R-2 Resolution Delegating Authority to the City Manager to Submit a Grant Application to the Florida Inland Navigation District - Waterway Assistance Program for the International Swimming Hall of Fame Peninsula Seawall Replacement - $8,041,538, Subject to Conditions - (Commission District 2) 25-0396 ADOPTED Pass
  55. R-3 Resolution Delegating Authority to the City Manager to Submit a Grant Application to the Florida Inland Navigation District - Waterway Assistance Program for the International Swimming Hall of Fame Peninsula Public Dock and Promenade Design - $500,000 - (Commission District 2) 25-0409 ADOPTED Pass
  56. PH PUBLIC HEARINGS
  57. PH-1 Public Hearing - Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Two City-Owned Properties Located at 9 SW 6th Avenue (Folio ID 504210210550) and 15 SW 6th Avenue (Folio ID 504210210560), Along with the City's Interests in a Vacated Alley, to the Performing Arts Center Authority, Pursuant to Section 8.02 of the City Charter; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Conveyance Instruments - (Commission District 2) 25-0289 ADOPTED Pass
  58. 50 COMMISSION DISCUSSION
  59. PH-2 Public Hearing - Quasi-Judicial Resolution Approving the Designation as a Historic Landmark of the Property Commonly Known as the “Frank Croissant House,” Located at 1313 South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as specifically described in the Legal Description - Historic Preservation Board Case No. UDP-HPD24003 - (Commission District 4) - Deferred from February 18, 2025 Anyone wishing to speak must be sworn in. The Commission will announce any site visits, communications or expert opinions received and make them part of the record. 25-0268 ADOPTED AS AMENDED Pass
  60. PH-3 Public Hearing - Quasi-Judicial Resolution Approving a Waiver of Limitations at 1414 SE 12th Street #1A Slip 21 for One (1) Boat Lift - (Commission District 4) Anyone wishing to speak must be sworn in. The Commission will announce any site visits, communications or expert opinions received and make them part of the record. 25-0344 DEFERRED Pass
  61. PH-4 Public Hearing - Second Reading - Quasi-Judicial Ordinance Approving a Rezoning from General Business (B-2) District to Uptown Urban Village Southeast (UUV-SE) District - City of Fort Lauderdale - 6000 N. Andrews - Florida Department of Transportation and Leaseholder of the Property, Cypress Creek Leaseholder, LLC., - Case No. UDP-Z23006 - (Commission District 1) Anyone wishing to speak must be sworn in. The Commission will announce any site visits, communications or expert opinions received and make them part of the record. 25-0365 ADOPTED ON SECOND READING Pass
  62. OFR ORDINANCE FIRST READING
  63. 54 Appointment of Board and Committee Members - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 25-0387 ADOPTED AS AMENDED Pass
  64. OFR-1 First Reading - Ordinance Amending the City of Fort Lauderdale Code of Ordinances Section 8-146.1, to Address Water Taxi Stops on Right-of-Ways and Other City Property Fronting a Waterway, Along with Delegation of Staff Authority to Declare Water Taxi Stops - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 25-0247 PASSED FIRST READING Pass
  65. 55 Appointment of Board and Committee Members - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 25-0387 DEFEATED Fail
  66. OFR-2 First Reading - Ordinance Amending the City’s Unified Land Development Regulations, Section 47-24, Table 1. Development Permits and Procedures; Section 47-37B, Uptown Urban Village Zoning Districts; and Section 47-20.3, Parking Reductions and Exemptions - Case No. UDP-T25001 - (Commission District 1) 25-0279 PASSED FIRST READING Pass
  67. 56 COMMISSION DISCUSSION
  68. OFR-3 First Reading - Ordinance Amending the City of Fort Lauderdale Unified Land Development Regulations Section 47-39, Development Regulations for Annexed Areas to Update Height, Measurement and Definition Requirements - Case No. UDP-T24002 - (Commission Districts 3 and 4) 25-0302 PASSED FIRST READING Pass
  69. OSR ORDINANCE SECOND READING
  70. OSR-1 Second Reading - Ordinance Amending City of Fort Lauderdale Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map, Beach Community Center Parcel from Commercial to Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Designation - UDP-L24004 - (Commission District 1) 25-0366 ADOPTED ON SECOND READING Pass
  71. OSR-2 Second Reading - Ordinance Amending Section 26, Article VII - Valet Parking on Rights-of-Way and Public Parking Facilities of the Code of Ordinances to Establish an Administrative Temporary Valet Permit for Non-Residential Use and to Provide an Appellate Process for the Suspension of Valet Permits - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 25-0369 ADOPTED ON SECOND READING Pass
  72. R RESOLUTIONS CONTINUED
  73. R-4 Resolution Designating Vice-Mayor - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 25-0163 ADOPTED Pass
  74. 62 COMMISSION DISCUSSION
  75. 63 ADJOURN
  76. 72 WALK-ON RESOLUTIONS
  77. 73 WALK-ON Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Grant Application to the Florida Inland Navigation District - Waterway Assistance Program for the Riverwalk North Seawall Replacement from Andrews Avenue to Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) Train Tracks - $4,000,000 - (Commission District 2) 25-0438 ADOPTED Pass
  78. 74 WALK-ON Resolution reaffirming Resolution No. 24-280 and the Construction of a Tunnel as the Locally Preferred Alternative for the Commuter Rail Train Crossing the New River and Acknowledging City efforts to advance the tunnel concept - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 25-0439 DISCUSSED
  79. 78 MEETING REOPENED
  80. 79 REQUEST FOR EXECUTIVE CLOSED-DOOR SESSION
  81. 80 ADJOURN