Sunrise public meetings in 2023
23 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission Meeting
The Sunrise City Commission will consider a consent agenda with numerous agreements, including election coordination, license plate readers, housing contractor pools, and equipment purchases. Public hearings include second readings on a property sale extension, metal roof allowances, and budget amendments, plus first readings on a union contract, Sawgrass Mills DRI modification, building fee changes, and a 2024 municipal election. The meeting also includes presentations and proclamations.
- Resolution approving Municipal Elections Agreement with Broward County for Nov 5, 2024 election
- Resolution for Right-of-Way Use Agreement for License Plate Readers with Sawgrass Mills
- Resolution providing financial incentives to Project Jarvis for up to 30 net-new jobs
- Ordinance to allow metal roofs and eliminate site plan revision for single-family roof material change
- Ordinance amending solid waste collection to include recyclables in garbage carts, effective Jan 1, 2025
Local Planning Agency
The Sunrise Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing to discuss and possibly approve a resolution approving a second amendment to the developer's agreement between the city and Rick Case Sunrise, LLC. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items on the agenda.
- Public hearing on Resolution approving Second Amendment to Developer's Agreement with Rick Case Sunrise, LLC (Agreement C23458)
Special City Commission Meeting
The Sunrise City Commission is holding a special meeting with one substantive item: a motion to authorize the City Attorney to file a lawsuit related to the Sunrise Civic Center. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, pledge, open discussion).
- Motion M23003 to authorize City Attorney to file lawsuit related to Sunrise Civic Center
City Commission Meeting
The Sunrise City Commission is meeting to vote on a consent agenda with numerous routine items, plus public hearings on second readings of ordinances including a new police collective bargaining agreement, repealing pit bull regulations, and a Republic Services franchise amendment. They will also hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a residential site plan for Caroline at Sunrise and consider a site plan for Sunset Strip Square.
- Second reading of police collective bargaining agreement (2023-2026) and pension board agreement
- Second reading to repeal pit bull regulations (Sections 4-46 through 4-53)
- Second reading of Third Amendment to Republic Services solid waste franchise agreement
- First reading to allow metal roofs in residential districts and eliminate site plan review for roof material changes
- Quasi-judicial hearing for Caroline at Sunrise residential site plan (south of West Oakland Park Blvd)
Local Planning Agency
The Sunrise Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance amending the Land Development Code to allow metal roofs in several residential districts and to eliminate the site plan revision requirement for single-family home roof material changes. The ordinance also adds a single-family roof design exception for nonconforming uses. The meeting includes open discussion and public comment opportunities.
- Ordinance C23396: Amends Chapter 16 Land Development Code to allow metal roofs in RS-3, RS-5, RS-7, RM-10, RM-16, RM-25 districts
- Eliminates site plan revision for single-family roof material changes (Section 16-32)
- Adds Single-Family Roof Design Exception to nonconforming uses (Section 16-235)
- Public hearing with call-in participation: 954-395-2401, Access Code 368262
Special City Commission Meeting
The Sunrise City Commission is holding a special meeting with two main items: selecting a voting delegate and two alternates for the National League of Cities Annual Conference, and discussing the Chief of Police position. The meeting is open for public comment by phone or in person.
- Selection of Voting Delegate and two Alternate Voting Delegates for National League of Cities Annual Conference - City Summit
- Discussion and/or action regarding Chief of Police Position
City Commission Meeting
The Sunrise City Commission is meeting to decide on a rezoning that would allow up to 452 multi-family and townhouse units south of West Oakland Park Boulevard, plus a related site plan. The commission will also hold first readings on new police union contracts, a repeal of pit bull regulations, and a solid waste franchise amendment. Several consent agenda items cover routine approvals like a highway safety grant, vision insurance renewal, and a climate pledge.
- Rezoning of ~21 acres south of West Oakland Park Blvd from B-3 to PUD for up to 452 residential units (C23368)
- First reading of 2023-2026 police collective bargaining agreement and pension amendments (C23375, C23376)
- First reading to repeal pit bull regulations, Sections 4-46 through 4-53 (C23378)
- Third Amendment to Republic Services solid waste franchise agreement (C23394)
- FDOT subgrant for Interstate Speed Prevention Project (C23381)
Local Planning Agency
The Sunrise City Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, will hold a public hearing to discuss and possibly approve a rezoning of about 21 net acres south of West Oakland Park Boulevard between NW 91st Avenue and N. Pine Island Road. The change would move the land from General Business District (B-3) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) and allow up to 452 multi-family and townhouse units. The meeting is open for public comment by phone or in person.
- Rezoning of ~21 acres from B-3 to PUD
- Up to 452 multi-family and townhouse units allowed
- Property located south of West Oakland Park Blvd, between NW 91st Ave and N. Pine Island Rd
- Public hearing with phone participation available
Special City Commission Meeting
This special meeting is primarily for the City Commission to conduct annual performance reviews of the City Manager, City Attorney, Fire Chief, and City Clerk, and to discuss the City Attorney and Chief of Police positions. No votes on specific contracts or ordinances are listed. The agenda is largely procedural, focusing on personnel evaluations and position discussions.
- Annual review and evaluation of City Manager Mark Lubelski
- Annual review and evaluation of City Attorney Kimberly A. Kisslan
- Annual review and evaluation of Fire Chief John McNamara
- Annual review and evaluation of City Clerk Felicia Bravo
- Discussion on City Attorney and Chief of Police positions
City Commission Meeting
The Sunrise City Commission is meeting to consider a consent agenda of routine agreements and resolutions, including contracts for E-911 services, drone replacement, medical equipment, and water infrastructure projects. The commission will also discuss and potentially take action on the annual performance reviews of the City Manager, City Attorney, Fire Chief, and City Clerk, as well as the City Attorney and Chief of Police positions. Several proclamations will be presented.
- Approval of Second Amendment to Broward County E-911 and Regional Public Safety Intranet agreement
- Approval of Drone Replacement Program Financial Assistance Agreement with Florida Department of Law Enforcement
- Approval of Piggyback Agreement with Henry Schein, Inc. for medical equipment
- Approval of amendments to water infrastructure project agreements (Sawgrass WWTP, East Sunrise Watermain, Springtree WTP)
- Discussion on residential property fences and annual reviews of city officials
City Commission Meeting and Second Budget Hearing
The Sunrise City Commission will hold a second budget hearing to adopt the final millage rate and the FY 2023/2024 budget. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with multiple contracts and grants, several presentations, and quasi-judicial hearings, including a rezoning. Additionally, the commission will discuss annual reviews for the city manager, city attorney, fire chief, and city clerk, as well as residential fence regulations.
- Adopt final millage rate of 6.0543 mills plus 0.3456 mills for debt service
- Approve FY 2023/2024 budget (second reading)
- Rezoning of 1577 Sunset Strip from CF to RM-10 with 13 flexibility units
- Award RFP for fleet management to First Vehicle Services, Inc.
- Approve grants for Fire Station 92 and 83 wind retrofit projects
Special Tax District No. 1 - Second Budget Hearing
The Sunrise City Commission is holding the second public hearing on the Special Tax District No. 1 budget for fiscal year 2023/2024. The ordinance adopting the budget was first read on 9/13/2023 and passed 5-0. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and open discussion.
- Second reading of ordinance adopting FY 2023/2024 budget for Special Tax District No. 1
- Approval of minutes from 9/27/22, 2/14/23, 2/28/23, and 9/13/23
- Public hearing on the budget ordinance (C23332)
City Commission Meeting
The Sunrise City Commission is meeting to vote on a consent agenda with numerous contracts and purchases, plus public hearings on development agreements. Key items include a rezoning and development agreement for the 1577 Sunset Strip property, and a revised site plan for Sunrise Gardens. The commission will also conduct annual reviews of the city manager, city attorney, fire chief, and city clerk.
- Rezoning of 1577 Sunset Strip from Community Facilities to RM-10 residential with 13 flexibility units (C23295)
- Development agreement with New Urban Sunset Strip, LLC for ~3 acres at 1577 Sunset Strip (C23301)
- Revised site plan for residential use at 8083-8093 W. Oakland Park Blvd (C23226)
- Award of Bid No. 23-22-06-PB to MBR Construction for Veteran's Memorial Park Project (C23322)
- Approval of contract with Newgen Strategies for Solid Waste Collection Procurement Assistance (C23340)
City Commission Meeting
The Sunrise City Commission is meeting to consider a consent agenda with numerous agreements, including public art, police funding, school resource officers, insurance, and utility projects. The meeting also includes quasi-judicial hearings on rezonings and site plans, several of which are recommended to be tabled to September 12, 2023. Additionally, the Commission will discuss the annual review of the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and Fire Chief, and consider renaming a street to Aden Perry Way.
- Approval of $31,500 in expenditures from the State Confiscation and Forfeiture Fund for law enforcement programs and community events
- Approval of School Resource Officer Agreements with Franklin Academy for 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 school years
- Award of RFP for external auditing services to Marcum LLP
- Approval of a revised site plan for Golfview Flats at 8445 Springtree Drive
- Discussion on renaming a portion of NW 11th Street to Aden Perry Way
City Commission Meeting
The Sunrise City Commission will vote on several resolutions, including setting the proposed millage rate and fire rescue assessment for the 2023-24 fiscal year, and approving nuisance abatement assessments. They will also consider a rezoning and special exception for a hospital site, though staff will ask to table those items. The agenda includes routine consent items, proclamations, and presentations.
- Resolution accepting proposed millage rate for 2023/2024 fiscal year (C23298)
- Resolution establishing fire rescue assessment rate for FY beginning Oct 1, 2023 (C23296)
- Resolution establishing nuisance abatement assessments for June 1, 2022-May 31, 2023 (C23267)
- Second reading of ordinance to rezone ~4 acres north of West Oakland Park Blvd and west of NW 90th Terrace from B-2 to B-3 (C23259) - staff asks to table
- Special exception and site plan for hospital use north of West Oakland Park Blvd and west of NW 90th Terrace (C23261, C23260) - staff asks to table
City Commission Meeting
The Sunrise City Commission is meeting to vote on a consent agenda with numerous contracts and agreements, plus public hearings on second readings of ordinances including budget amendments and new reclaimed water rates. They will also hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a rezoning near West Oakland Park Boulevard and NW 90th Terrace. Several presentations and a discussion on selecting voting delegates are also scheduled.
- Rezoning of ~4 acres from B-2 to B-3 north of West Oakland Park Blvd and west of NW 90th Terrace (C23259)
- Second reading: new water, sewer, and reclaimed water rates with annual indexing (C23075)
- Second reading: FY 2022/2023 budget amendments for General Fund and Capital Improvements (C23264, C23265)
- Revised site plan for residential use at 8083-8093 W. Oakland Park Blvd (C23226)
- Award bid for asphaltic concrete to Weekley Asphalt Paving, Inc. (C23243)
City Commission Meeting
The Sunrise City Commission will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including adopting new rates for water, sewer, and reclaimed water services, and amending the land development code to require irrigation connections to the reclaimed water system. The consent agenda includes agreements for utility projects and a police chief recruitment contract. Proclamations will recognize Pride Month, Caribbean-American Heritage Month, and Juneteenth.
- First reading of ordinance adopting new water, sewer, and reclaimed water rates (C23075)
- First reading of ordinance requiring connection to reclaimed water system for irrigation (C23229, C23230)
- Second reading of comprehensive plan amendment adding property rights element (C22231)
- Purchase order with Commercial Relocation Group for decommissioning Annex Building (C23256)
- Agreement with Florida Police Chiefs Foundation for police chief recruitment (C23268)
City Commission Meeting
The Sunrise City Commission is meeting to vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including a major land use amendment for a 103-acre parcel of the former Sunrise Golf and Country Club, changing designations to allow residential development. The agenda also includes consent items for agreements, proclamations, and public hearings on floodplain code updates, a property lease, and police chief salary adjustments.
- Second reading of ordinance to change Future Land Use Map for 103 acres at former Sunrise Golf and Country Club (Aragon Blvd, E Sunrise Lakes Dr, NW 30th Pl) to irregular residential (9 DU/AC) and commercial recreation
- Second reading of ordinance amending floodplain management code (Sections 16-207, 16-209, 16-210) for manufactured homes
- Second reading of ordinance approving lease with Kay Rico LLC for city property at 6780 Sunset Strip, Unit 11
- Resolution approving School Resource Officer Agreement with Broward County School Board for 2022/2023 school year
- Resolution approving interlocal agreement for solid waste disposal with Broward County
City Commission Meeting
The Sunrise City Commission is meeting to consider a 19-item consent agenda covering contracts, equipment purchases, and service agreements, including a Hurricane Ian reimbursement grant, architectural services, and a new City Hall relocation contract. The commission will also hold a second reading of a budget amendment to the Stormwater Fund, discuss selection of voting delegates to the Broward League of Cities, and consider a grant for the Sunset Strip Drainage Improvements Project. Several proclamations and presentations are scheduled, including American Muslim Heritage Month and Fair Housing Month.
- Consent agenda includes RFP award to Giverrang Inc. for Shop Sunrise gift cards, and piggyback agreements for coach bus services and dump trailer/electric utility vehicles
- Resolution approving Federally Funded Subaward for Hurricane Ian reimbursement from Florida Division of Emergency Management
- Second reading of ordinance amending FY 2022/2023 budget for Stormwater Fund (first reading passed 5-0)
- New Business: approval of FDEP grant for Sunset Strip Drainage Improvements Project and initiation of Neighborhood Traffic Calming Programs on Silver Palm Boulevard, NW 27th Place, and NW 68th Avenue
- Proclamations for American Muslim Heritage Month and National Fair Housing Month, plus awards to students and staff
City Commission Meeting
The Sunrise City Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning of 11.4 acres from Light Industrial to Community Facilities, second readings of a lease for a congressional office and a budget amendment, and a first reading of a stormwater fund budget amendment. The consent agenda includes multiple professional service agreements and change orders for various projects. The commission will also discuss the interim chief of police and recruitment for a permanent chief.
- Rezoning of 11.4 acres south of West Commercial Boulevard between Sawgrass Expressway and NW 108th Avenue from I-1 to CF
- Second reading of lease with Debbie Wasserman Schultz for her Congressional Office
- Second reading of FY 2022/2023 budget amendment affecting General Fund, Capital Improvements, and Springtree Golf Club Fund
- First reading of budget amendment to Stormwater Fund (444)
- Three change orders (18, 19, 20) with Stiles Construction for New City Hall and Municipal Campus Improvements
City Commission Meeting
The Sunrise City Commission will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including a second reading to amend the Sawgrass Mills Mall uniform signage plan and a first reading to amend the FY 2022/2023 budget. They will also consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts and agreements, and discuss the recruitment of a new Chief of Police.
- Second reading of ordinance amending Sawgrass Mills Mall Uniform Signage Plan (C23053)
- First reading of ordinance amending FY 2022/2023 budget for General Fund, Capital Improvements, and Springtree Golf Club (C23055)
- First reading of ordinance modifying Amerifirst-Metropica Development of Regional Impact (C23051)
- First reading of ordinance adding Golf Club Fees to Leisure Services Fees (C23058)
- Discussion on Chief of Police recruitment
City Commission Meeting
The Sunrise City Commission is meeting to vote on a consent agenda of routine resolutions, including grants, contracts, and agreements, and to hold public hearings on several ordinances. Key actions include second readings on a lease for Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz's office, a budget amendment, and alcohol sales exceptions near Library Square, plus first readings on the Solterra Community Development District and reestablishing the Metropica Improvement District as a Community Development District. The commission will also discuss change orders for the new City Hall project, the Chief of Police position, and American Rescue Plan Act projects.
- Second reading: Lease with U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz for office space
- Second reading: Ordinance amending alcohol beverage rules to allow sales/consumption near Library Square and Village Art Plaza
- Second reading: Lease with Moonset Brewery LLC for city property at 6772 and 6776 Sunset Strip
- First reading: Reestablish Metropica Improvement District as Metropica Community Development District
- Four change orders (No. 12-15) with Stiles Construction for New City Hall and Municipal Campus Improvements Project
City Commission Meeting
The Sunrise City Commission is meeting to consider a consent agenda of routine resolutions, including grants, equipment purchases, and service contracts. Public hearings include second readings for a Boys & Girls Clubs subrecipient agreement and a signage plan amendment, plus a first reading for a paid time off program for part-time employees. The agenda also includes several award presentations and proclamations.
- Acceptance of 2022 AAA Florida Traffic Safety Grant (C22286)
- Approval of 2023 NHL All-Star Weekend sponsorship agreement with Florida Panthers (C23000)
- Purchase of Unified Communications as a Service from Granite Telecommunications (C22240)
- Second Reading: Subrecipient Agreement with Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County (C22254)
- First Reading: Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay for Regular Part-Time Employees (C22276)