** Meeting Notice **
The Council's Ad Hoc Code Reform Committee will meet on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011 at 5:30pm in the 8th floor conference room at Fort Lauderdale City Hall, 100 N. Andrews Ave.
Draft Minutes of September 13, 2011 General Meeting
Council of Fort Lauderdale Civic Associations
General Meeting
September 13, 2011
City Hall- 8th Floor Conference Room
1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by President Doug Sterner at 7:30 pm followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Attendance: 1st Vice President Marilyn Mammano took the roll and declared a quorum.
3. Minutes: The minutes of the July 12, 2011 were approved, as amended to correct the spelling of a name, unanimously.
4. Treasurer's Report: Treasurer Madeline Klein distributed the Report showing an ending balance on July 31, 2011 of $7,948.25. Mr. Steve Gillespie moved to approve the Report
and Ms. Betty Shelley seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.
and Ms. Betty Shelley seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.
5. FLPD Police Report: Major Raoul Diaz provided this month's report. He demonstrated the features of the RAIDS Online interface that enables the general public to access crime
statistics, trends and hot spots throughout the City of Fort Lauderdale. RAIDS
stand for Regional Analysis and Information Data Sharing. The data can be accessed by location, type of crime, and date ranges. The website URL is www.raidsonline.com.
Information by neighborhood is still available of the FLPD website.
statistics, trends and hot spots throughout the City of Fort Lauderdale. RAIDS
stand for Regional Analysis and Information Data Sharing. The data can be accessed by location, type of crime, and date ranges. The website URL is www.raidsonline.com.
Information by neighborhood is still available of the FLPD website.
6. Announcements:
· President Sterner introduced Julie Richards from
the City Manager’s Office who attended the meeting.
the City Manager’s Office who attended the meeting.
· Shannon Vezina and Chaz Adams announced the
Visioning Committee would be holding four public open house meetings about the
visioning process. A schedule of the meeting dates and places is posted at www.fortlauderdale.gov and will be distributed to the neighborhoods
through the CFLCA.
Visioning Committee would be holding four public open house meetings about the
visioning process. A schedule of the meeting dates and places is posted at www.fortlauderdale.gov and will be distributed to the neighborhoods
through the CFLCA.
· Hal Barnes announced that the deadline for NCIP
applications was September 30th at 4:40 pm.
applications was September 30th at 4:40 pm.
7. Guest Speakers on topic of the Neighborhood Development Criteria Revisions (NDCR): Jenni Morejon, Principal Planner with Planning and Zoning Department, presented
Winter & Company’s recommended Unified Land Development Regulations (ULDR) Modifications Plan for addressing concerns about the future of development in the City’s residential areas. The Plan had just been released on September 13th. Also in attendance were Director Greg Brewton and Deputy Director Wayne Jessup. Ms. Morejon announced
the following anticipated schedule for moving the Plan forward: Planning and Zoning Board would be updated about the Plan on September 21st; comments from the Public are due
November 10th; on December 20th Planning and Zoning Board will make its recommendations on the Plan; on January 17th the Department will make its presentation to the City Commission including the P&Z Board’s recommendations. After receiving input and direction from the Commission, Phase II of the NDCR project will begin, whereby the recommended code changes will be implemented into the ULRD. Ms. Morejon summarized the history of the NDCR starting with a CFLCA roundtable. She stressed the importance of balancing viewpoints and public good versus individual rights. She then summarized the five Chapters of the Plan. The Plan is available in its entirety online at www.fortlauderdale.gov/plannng_zoning/ndcr.htm. Revisions to neighborhood compatibility and the concepts of overlay and character review are not part of this Plan. The last Chapter encompasses the changes that will be recommended to the Board and Commission. Generally, in areas like lot coverage, garage and parking placement, main entrances, front landscaping and setbacks, a series of menu options will be listed in the ULDR that a developer can voluntarily incorporate in his development plans. Developers will be offered “incentives” to adopt the options in lieu of following the current zoning. At the end of the presentation, some of the representatives present expressed their opinion that keeping the old zoning code in effect was not an acceptable solution. Greg Brewton stated that the Department had received instruction from the City Attorney about the voluntary approach versus changing the zoning code. The Department encouraged written
comments by the deadline.
Winter & Company’s recommended Unified Land Development Regulations (ULDR) Modifications Plan for addressing concerns about the future of development in the City’s residential areas. The Plan had just been released on September 13th. Also in attendance were Director Greg Brewton and Deputy Director Wayne Jessup. Ms. Morejon announced
the following anticipated schedule for moving the Plan forward: Planning and Zoning Board would be updated about the Plan on September 21st; comments from the Public are due
November 10th; on December 20th Planning and Zoning Board will make its recommendations on the Plan; on January 17th the Department will make its presentation to the City Commission including the P&Z Board’s recommendations. After receiving input and direction from the Commission, Phase II of the NDCR project will begin, whereby the recommended code changes will be implemented into the ULRD. Ms. Morejon summarized the history of the NDCR starting with a CFLCA roundtable. She stressed the importance of balancing viewpoints and public good versus individual rights. She then summarized the five Chapters of the Plan. The Plan is available in its entirety online at www.fortlauderdale.gov/plannng_zoning/ndcr.htm. Revisions to neighborhood compatibility and the concepts of overlay and character review are not part of this Plan. The last Chapter encompasses the changes that will be recommended to the Board and Commission. Generally, in areas like lot coverage, garage and parking placement, main entrances, front landscaping and setbacks, a series of menu options will be listed in the ULDR that a developer can voluntarily incorporate in his development plans. Developers will be offered “incentives” to adopt the options in lieu of following the current zoning. At the end of the presentation, some of the representatives present expressed their opinion that keeping the old zoning code in effect was not an acceptable solution. Greg Brewton stated that the Department had received instruction from the City Attorney about the voluntary approach versus changing the zoning code. The Department encouraged written
comments by the deadline.
8. Committee Reports:
Education Advisory Board: Ms. Shelley reported that the Education Committee heard a
report on charter schools from a builder of charter schools who then sells the school to an operator. Ms. Richards stated that Commissioner Romney requested that information be gathered about charter schools.
report on charter schools from a builder of charter schools who then sells the school to an operator. Ms. Richards stated that Commissioner Romney requested that information be gathered about charter schools.
Centennial: Ms. Mergenhagen reviewed the highlights of the Centennial celebrations through the end of the year and encouraged members to check the calendar on the City’s
website.
website.
9. Vote on Changes to the By-Laws: Ms. Mergenhagen reviewed the changes that had
been proposed and reviewed the ballot. Twenty-one (21) paper ballots were distributed-one per neighborhood. Ballots were marked in secret; no identifying information was requested. A panel of three persons counted the ballots. The results set forth in a table at the end of these minutes.
been proposed and reviewed the ballot. Twenty-one (21) paper ballots were distributed-one per neighborhood. Ballots were marked in secret; no identifying information was requested. A panel of three persons counted the ballots. The results set forth in a table at the end of these minutes.
10. District 4 Representative: Pursuant to notice, nominations were taken to
fill the vacancy of District 4 Representative. Donna Mergenhagen nominated Gene Dinah and Marilyn Mammano seconded the nomination. There being no other nominations, a vote was taken. Mr. Dinah was unanimously elected.
fill the vacancy of District 4 Representative. Donna Mergenhagen nominated Gene Dinah and Marilyn Mammano seconded the nomination. There being no other nominations, a vote was taken. Mr. Dinah was unanimously elected.
11. Dennis Ohlmer read a letter by Chief Adderley bout reopening the Hollywood BSO booking office. A motion was made and seconded and unanimously approved for CFLCA to write a letter to the City Commission urging support of Chief Adderley’s position.
12. Larry Wallerstein and Madeline Klein of Victoria Park asked for neighborhood support for a proposal for a dog park on the east side of the City. From their research to date, they believed it would cost about $100,000 to set up a dog park. They propose that dog park be a public private venture that would be run like a business. Interested persons should
contact the Victoria Park Civic Association.
contact the Victoria Park Civic Association.
13. Steve Cook of Croissant Park asked for suggestions to get the City to mow the alley way in his neighborhood. He said the grass was 23” high. It was suggested that he call Ms. Richards.
14. Bermuda Riviera will provide refreshments for the November general meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:23 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Rochelle Golub
Recording Secretary
Change Referenced
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Result
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Change A: Requires disclosure of conflict of interest and recusal
from voting |
Approved
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Change B: Inserts wording of previously approved amendment
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Approved
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Change C: Clarifies one vote per Board member
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Approved
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Change D: Permits limited right of Board member to attend meeting by
phone |
Approved
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Change F: Modifies current term limits for Board positions
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Not Approved
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Change G: Requires City residency to serve on Board
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Approved
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Change H: Defines President as spokesperson for CFLCA
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Approved
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Change I: Adds to Recording
Secretary duties |
Approved
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Change J: Adds to
Corresponding Secretary duties |
Approved
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Change K: Defines role of District Representatives
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Approved
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Change L: Defines duties of
Committee Members |
Approved
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Change M: Clarify duties of
Nominating Committee and moves reporting on nominations from December to November |
Approved
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Change N: Limits a member
association to one Board Member |
Not Approved
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Change O: Clarifies wording of
removal of Board Member |
Approved
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Change P: Moves up
commencement of term of office of Board Members |
Approved
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Change Q: Statement of
amendment of Bylaws as of September 13, 2011 |
Approved
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Council Change of Mailing Address
The Council of Fort Lauderdale Civic Associations has a new mailing address and it is listed below:
Post Office Box 30106
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33302
Kindly change your records accordingly.
