Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Steve Geller
Department: County Commission
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MAYOR'S REPORT
A. MAYORS’ CALL
ACTION: (T-4:50 PM) Mayor Geller noted that a Mayors’ Call is being held tomorrow. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
B. SUNSHINED MEETINGS
ACTION: (T-4:50 PM) Mayor Geller referenced the Film Summit and reported that great progress is being made. Mayor Geller asked if the Film Summit Group and the Working Group can be Sunshined Meetings so that other Commissioners can attend. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
C. TOWN MEETINGS
ACTION: (T-4:51 PM) Mayor Geller reported that he has been holding a series of virtual Town Meetings that have been working very well. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
D. CRUISE INDUSTRY
ACTION: (T-4:52 PM) Mayor Geller referenced correspondence that he sent to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) relative to the importance of cruising guidelines, so as to reinstate the cruise industry. Mayor Geller reported that shortly thereafter, the CDC provided cruising guidelines. In addition, Mayor Geller stated he does not know how cruising guidelines will be resolved due to conflicting guidelines between the governor and the cruise industry. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
E. VACCINATIONS
ACTION: (T-4:56 PM) Mayor Geller encouraged everyone to get vaccinated. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
F. ANTI-SEMITIC ATTACKS
ACTION: (T-4:57 PM) Mayor Geller referenced Item Number 63 on today’s Commission Agenda, noting that since the commencement of hostility, there has been an alarming and significant rise in anti-Semitic attacks; not only in Broward County, but throughout the country. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)