Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Steve Geller
Department: County Commission
Information
Requested Action
title
MAYOR'S REPORT
A. CONGRATULATIONS
ACTION: (T-7:12 PM) Mayor Geller congratulated Monica Cepero in regard to Item 78 in reference to approval of her contract. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
B. FILM INDUSTRY
ACTION: (T-7:13 PM) Mayor Geller provided an update in relation to meetings he’s attended with County staff, film producers, directors and actors in promotion of the film industry in Broward County, noting a meeting tomorrow with Emilio Estefan. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
C. TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT
ACTION: (T-7:15 PM) Mayor Geller discussed attending meetings with realtors, the League of Cities and mayors in reference to affordable housing transit-oriented development with County incentives. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
D. JOINT WATER ADVISORY BOARD
ACTION: (T-7:16 PM) Mayor Geller informed of chairing a recent Joint Water Advisory Board meeting with Palm Beach County’s Water Advisory Board in which they collaborated in regard to water problems. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
E. LAVAN CENTER
ACTION: (T-7:16 PM) Mayor Geller noted he will be meeting with Alan Lavan at the LAVAN Center and encouraged exploration of the venue. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
F. HURRICANE PLANNING
ACTION: (T-7:16 PM) Mayor Geller suggested everyone make hurricane preparation plans. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
G. COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
ACTION: (T-7:16 PM) Mayor Geller requested a giveaway package from County Administration as an incentive for people to get vaccinated and implored everyone to do the patriotic thing in getting vaccinated, warning of more contagious variants. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)