Summer Council Corner
Council Corner
April 2014 Council Corner
Convention Center Expansion and Hotel
There will be a Public Forum to see the proposed Convention Center Master Plan on
April 22 at 6:00pm at the Convention Center
To RSVP or for more information contact the Consultants at [email protected]
To download the invitation and forward it to your neighbors click on the blue link below
March 11 General Membership Meeting
The City is proposing three ordinances that deal with Loitering, Panhandling and Public Feeding in the Parks. It is all part of a comprehensive approach to homelessness and loitering in the city. Come to the March 11th Meeting and learn about these ordinances and what the City wants to do to finally come to grips with these high visibility problems. Join us in the 8th Floor Conference Room at City Hall at 7pm for the Meet and Greet with Official Business being called to order at 7:30 pm. The agenda is below.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
March 11, 2014 7:00 PM
8th floor Conference Room, City Hall
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER 7:30 PM
PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE: 1) MEETING MINUTES *
2) TREASURER’S REPORT
POLICE/FIRE REPORT
ANNOUNCEMENTS/GUEST INTRODUCTIONS
Ms Cate McCaffrey, Asst. Parks and Recreation Director
Proposed Ordinances Regarding Homeless Panhandling and Loitering
Ms Pam Adams, Adams Consulting to Broward MPO
Speak up Broward Transportation Choices
REPORTS
Presidents Report
St Patrick’s Day Parade
Public Meetings Ordinance
Membership Report
Applications Sent
Committee Reports
Public Participation and Trailer Ordinance
STRU Legislation Update
NEW BUSINESS
Election for District 2 Representative*
Planning for a Program on Juvenile Justice
OLD BUSINESS
FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMUNITY
Homeless Veterans Stand Down Memorial Day Weekend
ADJOURN
Agenda February 11, 2014 *Join us for Neighbor Support Night*
Our regularly scheduled General Membership Meeting on February 11 2014 will coincide with the Neighbor Support Night co-sponsored by the Council and the City of Fort Lauderdale. Your members (yes invite them all to come) can meet face to face with the City Staff from various Departments (think Code Enforcement and Buildings Department). The event starts at 6:00 PM and runs till 8:30 PM and takes place in different places at City Hall. Parking will be tight so car pooling is advised. You can come at any time, have a bite to eat and bring your most pressing issue to the people who are responsible. For more information you can call Junia Robinson in Neighbor Support at 954 828 5289 or email her at [email protected].
The goal of Neighbor Support Night is to provide an opportunity for Fort Lauderdale’s neighbors to join together with their City to strengthen community ties, elevate public spirit, and build civic awareness in a fun, casual, exciting block party type of atmosphere.
Neighbor Support Night proves to be an interactive, exciting event with fun for the entire family. Those who attend the event will be able to:
- Learn about their City
- Enjoy music and light refreshments
- Discover City programs and services
- Get a free Florida-friendly tree
- Play in the Kids Zone
- Explore job and volunteer opportunities
- Tour City Hall
- Meet elected officials and City staff
- Get acquainted with your neighbors
- See the Mounted Patrol and K-9 Units
- Take part in live demonstrations
- Climb aboard emergency response vehicles
Other highlights and activities include:
- Hands-only CPR training
- Great giveaways and educational materials
- Carnival games for kids
- Pay by phone demonstration
- E-billing and automatic bill pay sign ups (See “Save a Tree, Plant a Tree” below)
- Walker Elementary School Student Chorus
The City of Fort Lauderdale and the Council of Fort Lauderdale Civic Associations encourages neighbors to participate in the fabric of their City by attending Neighbor Support Night. Doing so will help them become more informed about the City of Fort Lauderdale and the professionals who work for them, as well as learn what’s in store for their City in 2014 and beyond.
The link to the City’s Neighbor Support Night web page is: https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/nsn/index.htm
You can download a pdf of the invitation and email it to your members by clicking on the links below
Council Corner December 2013
Extended Meet and Greet from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Click on the link below to download the December Council Corner
Council Corner September 2013
Legislative Roundup
We are reinstituting a tradition at the Council this year. In the past we invited our State representatives to come and share with us the happenings at Tallahassee. Let’s hear what happened and what didn’t. The type and number of issues that affect our neighborhoods and require state legislation and/or funding would surprise you.
Here is the evening’s lineup.
Representative George Moraitis – District 93
Representative Gwyndolen Clark-Reed District 92
Representative Perry E Thurston, Jr District 94 (Invited)
Senator Maria Sachs – District 34
Senator Eleanor Sobel -District 33
Click on the link above to download the September Council Corner
Click on the link above to download the Agenda for the
September 10 General Membership Meeting
Council Corner August 2013
At the August 13 2013 Council General Membership Meeting Representatives from All Aboard Florida will present their plans for starting passenger train service from Miami to Orlando including the proposed new train station in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
- Travel time: The new passenger rail service will transport passengers between downtown Miami and Orlando in approximately three hours.
- Schedule: All Aboard Florida will offer frequent, regularly scheduled passenger service throughout the day to answer mobility needs. Service will start in the early morning with last departures in the evening. All Aboard Florida is also determining tailored schedules for special events and venues.
Neighborhoods along the train tracks are concerned about increased noise and we are all concerned about issues of safety for pedestrians, cars and emergency vehicles. Representatives from the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization will discuss plans to apply for “Quiet Zones” along the route.
Click on the link above to download the August 2013 Council Corner
Click on the link above to download the August 13 General Membership Meeting Agenda
Council Corner May 2013
Please click on the link above to read the May 2013 Council Corner.