City Commission - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

The City Commission approved several proclamations, including National Child Abuse Prevention Month, World Landscape Architecture Month, Water Conservation Month, and Arbor Day. The Commission also discussed and approved various agenda items, including the appointment of board and committee members, and the reallocation of funds for park improvements. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a quasi-judicial public hearing regarding a waiver of limitations for dock length, which was ultimately denied.

About this meeting

Government Body
City Commission
Meeting Type
City Commission
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Meeting Date
April 7, 2026

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

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NEIGHBOR PRESENTATIONSItem NP-1

Luke Lockart - Loading/Unloading Zones and Parking Enforcement

Attachments: Luke Lockart - Neighbor Presentation Application

NEIGHBOR PRESENTATIONSItem NP-2

Salvador Noriega - Damaged Fence

Attachments: Salvador Noriega - Neighbor Presentation Application

COMMUNICATIONS TO CITY COMMISSIONItem 26-0284

Communications to the City Commission - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)

Two or more members of the Historic Preservation Board may be present and participate in the discussion of this item at this meeting. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - 03.02.2026 - HPB

CITY MANAGER'S REPORTItem MGR-1

City Commission Follow-up Action Items and Letters to the Commission (LTC) - City Manager's Office (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)

Attachments: Commission Action Items 2026 for 04.07.2026

OLD/NEW BUSINESSItem BUS-1

Presentation - Charter Revision Board Recommendations & Updates - City Attorney's Office and City Manager's Office (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)

Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo 26-0382 Exhibit 1 - LTC No 26-080 Exhibit 2 – Presentation

OLD/NEW BUSINESSItem BUS-2

Presentation - Special Entertainment Overlay District Ordinance Amendments - Development Services Department (Commission Districts 2 and 4)

Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo 26-0286 Exhibit 1 - April 7, 2026, SED Ordinance Amendments Presentation Exhibit 2 - SED Location Maps Exhibit 3 - June 30, 2025, Special Entertainment District Presentation

OLD/NEW BUSINESSItem BUS-3

Outdoor Event Ordinance Presentation - Parks and Recreation (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)

Attachments: Commission Agenda Memo #26-0354 Exhibit 1 - Presentation Exhibit 2 - Impact Fee Matrix Exhibit 3 – Parks, Recreation and Beaches Board Minutes, June 25, 2025 Exhibit 4 – Beach Business Improvement District Minutes, June 9, 2025 Exhibit 5 – Letter to the Commission No. 26-093 – Outdoor Event Summary Matrix