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Votes at a glance: Second readings and resolutions approved Feb. 18
Summary
The City Commission approved several ordinances and resolutions on consent or by roll call, including code amendments on board appointments, removal procedures, and background checks for athletic coaches, plus a surtax interlocal amendment for Weston Road improvements.
At its Feb. 18 meeting the City Commission of the City of Weston approved multiple items on the consent and regular agendas by roll call. Items with formal action included second‑reading ordinances and a surtax‑funded roadway agreement.
Ordinances approved (second and final readings) - Agenda item 6: Ordinance amending City Code creating Chapter 20 (city board appointments). Motion moved by Commissioner Jaffe, seconded by Commissioner Melina McPhee; roll call: Andrade — yes; Vice Mayor Mead — yes; Melina McPhee — yes; Jaffe — yes; Mayor Brown — yes.
- Agenda item 7: Ordinance amending City Code section 96.11 (removal procedure) to conform to a recent change in the Florida statutes. Motion moved by Commissioner Melina McPhee, seconded by Commissioner Andrade; roll call unanimous yes.
- Agenda item 8: Ordinance amending City Code section 1.01 (definitions) and section 100.11 (background checks) to define independent sanctioning authority and athletic coaches and to align background‑check requirements for athletic coaches with state law. Moved by Commissioner Andrade, seconded by Commissioner Jaffe; roll call unanimous yes. Commissioner Jaffe said he “will always vote yes” on measures that strengthen background checks for adults interacting with children in city parks and recreation programs.
Surtax‑funded roadway improvement (resolution) - Agenda item 10a: Resolution approving the second amendment to the interlocal agreement between Broward County and the City of Weston for surtax‑funded municipal transportation improvements to Weston Road (West‑303). Moved by Commissioner Melina McPhee, seconded by Commissioner Jaffe; roll call unanimous yes. Commissioners noted the project is funded primarily by the Broward County surtax but cautioned that escalating construction costs could require additional city funds if bids exceed the surtax allocation.
Where votes were recorded, the clerk called roll and each item passed by the required majority.
