Plantation public meetings in 2024
30 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Board
The Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Board will hear a presentation from Robyn Chiarelli, Executive Director of the Greater Ft. Lauderdale Transportation Management Association, on Commute Broward. The board will also discuss the city's Earth Day observance and receive updates on the Broward Sustainability Coalition and school contests. Upcoming community events, including an Earth Day event and a film series, will be reviewed.
- Presentation by Robyn Chiarelli on Commute Broward transportation program
- Discussion of City's Earth Day Observance with Asst Director of Parks & Recreation Joel Schick
- Broward Sustainability Coalition Update
- Discussion on School Contests
- Upcoming events: Broward Sierra Group Earth Day Event (March 23, 2025) and film series 'Bittersweet Muck' (Feb 15, 2025)
Plantation Gateway Advisory Board- Cancelled
The Plantation Gateway Advisory Board meeting scheduled for December 18, 2024 has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is on February 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
- Meeting cancelled for December 18, 2024
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee- Cancelled
The December 5, 2024 meeting of the Plantation Affordable Housing Advisory Committee has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is on January 9, 2025.
- No items were discussed; meeting was cancelled.
Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Board
The Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Board will review a draft city plan, discuss green business certification updates, and consider a proclamation for Green Schools. The meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2024.
- Review of Draft Sustainability City Plan
- Green Business Certification Update
- Green Schools Proclamation at City Council Meeting - November 20th, 2024
- Recognition of Florida Climate Week in October
- Broward Sustainability Coalition Update
Affordable Housing Town Hall
This is a county-wide affordable housing town hall hosted by the City of Plantation. The meeting includes introductions, sharing of perspectives on housing challenges, identification of key issues and barriers, discussion of potential solutions, a Q&A session, and closing remarks. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for public input and discussion.
- Introduction by Mayor Sortal and Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Chair Maggie Zalamea
- Sharing of resident perspectives and experiences on affordable housing
- Identification of key issues and barriers to housing affordability
- Discussion of potential solutions and best practices
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will consider a draft 2024 report and hold a town hall meeting. The committee is not scheduled to vote on any ordinances or contracts.
- Consideration of Draft 2024 AHAC Report
- Housing Affordability Town Hall (starts at 6:00 pm)
- Approval of September 5, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Plantation Gateway Advisory Board--Cancelled
The Plantation Gateway Advisory Board meeting scheduled for October 16, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 18, 2024.
Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Board
The Plantation, Kentucky Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Board will meet to consider and score a Green Business Application from Marumi Sushi. Other old business includes discussing partnerships with schools, Earth Day survey results, the NASA Climate Adaptation Plan, and reviewing draft sections of the comprehensive plan. The meeting also includes approval of August 2024 minutes, public comments, and other business.
- Consideration and scoring of Green Business Application for Marumi Sushi
- Partner with schools on environmental projects
- Earth Day survey results for future educational activities
- Discussion of NASA Climate Adaptation Plan
- Review of draft sections of comprehensive plan
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will review a proposed apartment project at 1600 SW 80th Terrace and discuss a parking ordinance. The agenda also includes articles on rent trends and adaptive reuse.
- Proposed Apartment Project at 1600 SW 80th Terrace
- Parking Ordinance
- Review of July 11, 2024 Meeting Minutes
- Discussion on Bonus Density Amendments
- Public comments via email to City Clerk's Office
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee - CANCELLED
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 1, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 4:30pm.
Plantation Gateway Advisory Board
The board will review financial, development, policing, and engineering updates for the Gateway area. The meeting includes a discussion on the Rick Case Genesis showroom and parking structure.
- Discussion of Rick Case Genesis Showroom and Parking Structure
- Review of July 2024 Gateway Financial Report
- Gateway development, policing, and engineering updates
Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Board
The Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Board will receive a presentation on city sustainability initiatives from Mayor Nick Sortal. The board is scheduled to review draft sections of the comprehensive plan and the Sustainability Plan. Members will also consider and score a Green Business Application for Marumi Sushi.
- Green Business Application scoring for Marumi Sushi
- Presentation on Sustainability Initiatives by Mayor Nick Sortal
- Review of draft sections of the comprehensive plan
- Review of the draft Sustainability Plan
- Discussion of the NASA Climate Adaptation Plan
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee - CANCELED
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 4, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is set for Thursday, May 2, 2024.
- Meeting canceled for April 4, 2024
- Next meeting scheduled for May 2, 2024
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will review the June 6, 2024 meeting minutes and receive a presentation on inclusionary zoning. The committee will also discuss a proposed apartment project at 8190 West Sunrise Boulevard.
- Review June 6, 2024 meeting minutes
- Presentation on inclusionary zoning
- Discussion of proposed apartment project at 8190 West Sunrise Boulevard
Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Board
The Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Board will review a presentation from the Engineering Department on sustainability and resiliency initiatives. The board will also discuss several ongoing items including the NASA Climate Adaption Plan and the Green Business Certification.
- Engineering Department presentation on Sustainability and Resiliency Initiatives
- Earth Day survey results for future educational activities
- NASA Climate Adaption Plan
- Draft sections of the Comprehensive Plan
- Green Business Certification update
Plantation Gateway Advisory Board
The Plantation Gateway Advisory Board will review May 2024 financials, development projects, and policing updates. The board will also discuss the Zabella Apts project at 849 S State Road 7.
- Approval of February 2024 meeting minutes
- May 2024 financial report
- Development projects report
- Policing and code update
- Discussion of 849 S State Road 7 (Zabella Apts)
Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Board
The Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Board will receive a presentation from Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development regarding sustainability initiatives. Members will discuss proposed Comprehensive Plan items and elements of the Sustainability Plan. The board will also discuss the Green Business Program.
- PZED presentation on sustainability initiatives
- Discussion of proposed Comprehensive Plan items
- Review of Sustainability Plan Elements
- Discussion of Green Business Program
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will review a proposed apartment project located at 849 South State Road 7. The meeting also includes updates on the AHAC Townhall and Live Local initiatives, as well as a review of annual goals.
- Proposed Apartment Project at 849 South State Road 7
- AHAC Townhall Update
- Annual Goals Assessment review
- Live Local Update
Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Board
The Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Board will review and score applications for the Green Business Certification Program. The meeting includes presentations from Police Chief Howard Harrison and Fire Chief Don Todd on environmental initiatives.
- Green Business Certification Program application review and scoring
- Environmental and sustainability initiatives presentation by Police and Fire Departments
- Earth Day 2024 review and 2025 planning
- Sustainability Plan discussion
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet to review a surplus property bid and discuss committee engagement. The meeting includes time for public comments.
- Surplus Property Bid
- Committee Engagement
Plantation Gateway Advisory Board- Cancelled
The Plantation Gateway Advisory Board meeting scheduled for April 17, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is set for June 20, 2024.
- Gateway Advisory Board meeting canceled
- Next meeting scheduled for June 20, 2024
Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Board
The Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Board will discuss board priorities and the draft sections of the Sustainability Plan. The board is also finalizing plans for an Earth Day event at Volunteer Park.
- Earth Day event planning for Saturday, April 20th, 10AM - 2PM at Volunteer Park
- Review of Sustainability Plan draft sections
- Discussion of Green Business Certification
Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Board
The Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Board will consider a technical assistance opportunity for climate change risk assessment and continue discussion on a proposed sustainability plan. Other business includes planning for the Earth Day event on April 20, 2024, a potential Green Business Certification rollout, and a Food Waste Prevention Week proclamation to be presented at the March 27 Council meeting.
- Discussion of Climate Change Risk Assessment Technical Assistance Opportunity
- Proposed Sustainability Plan discussion based on departmental presentations and draft outline
- Planning for Earth Day Event on April 20, 2024, including booth activities and member coordination
- Green Business Certification proposed rollout
- Food Waste Prevention Week Proclamation scheduled for March 27 Council meeting
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will discuss tax increment financing, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, committee engagement, a townhall on workforce housing best practices, and the Redefining Our Schools initiative. The committee will also consider approval of the February 1, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Discussion of Tax Increment Financing
- Discussion of Affordable Housing Trust Fund
- Committee Engagement
- AHAC Townhall – Workforce Housing Best Practices
- Redefining Our Schools Initiative
Plantation Gateway Advisory Board
The Plantation Gateway Advisory Board will elect a chair and vice chair for 2024, approve previous meeting minutes, and review the January 2024 financial report. The board will also receive updates on development, policing/code, and engineering, and hear a presentation from Zee Carwash. Public comments are accepted.
- Election of 2024 chair and vice chair
- Approval of October 18, 2023 meeting minutes
- January 2024 financial report
- Zee Carwash presentation by Daniel Ruiz
- Development, policing/code, and engineering updates
Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Board
The Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the preparation of the City of Plantation sustainability plan. The board will also review plans for Earth Day and the Rock the Park event.
- Preparation of City of Plantation sustainability plan
- Food Waste Prevention Week discussion
- Earth Day plans for Saturday, April 20th
- Rock the Park event on March 1, 2024, including student participation and surveys
- Green Business Certification Program discussion
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet to review meeting minutes and discuss topics including legislative updates, homelessness, and public records law. The meeting is scheduled for February 1, 2024, at City Hall.
- Approval of January 4, 2024 meeting minutes
- Florida Housing Coalition virtual conference/legislative update
- Homelessness video presentation
- Mayor's Tallahassee update
- Sunshine Law/Public Records presentation
Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Board
The Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Board will appoint its chair and vice chair for 2024 and discuss the revised Green Business Application, the Sustainability Plan, and the Rock the Park environmental event. The board will also continue city departmental presentations and hear public comments.
- Appointment of chair and vice chair for 2024
- Discussion of revised Green Business Application and webpage
- Discussion of Sustainability Plan
- Discussion of Rock the Park environmental event
- Continuation of city departmental presentations
Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Board
The board will hear a presentation on Parks & Rec sustainability initiatives and discuss the revised Green Business Certification application. A key item is discussion of the proposed City of Plantation Sustainability Plan, led by Dr. Schwoebel. The board will also continue planning for the Rock the Park environmental event on March 1, 2024.
- Presentation on Parks & Rec Department sustainability initiatives
- Discussion of revised Green Business Certification application
- Discussion of proposed City of Plantation Sustainability Plan
- Planning for Rock the Park environmental event on March 1, 2024
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The committee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2024 session. Members will also receive presentations regarding density, flexibility, and parking regulations.
- Election of 2024 Chair and Vice Chair
- Density and Flexibility Presentation
- Parking Regulations Presentation
- Review of December 4, 2023 Town Hall Presentations
- Review of December 4, 2023 Housing Affordability Town Hall Summary