Sunrise commission approves budget amendment, two leases and several pension code changes in 5-0 votes; some pension changes on first reading

The Sunrise City Commission on June 10 approved multiple agenda items by unanimous votes and advanced pension-code changes on first reading.

Key actions recorded during the meeting:

- 12A: Second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending the fiscal year 2024-25 budget (ordinance number 709). Motion: moved by Deputy Mayor Neil C. Kirch, seconded by Commissioner Joseph A. Scudo. Vote: Scudo, Clark, Guzman, Kirch and Mayor Michael J. Ryan voted yes; item passed 5-0.

- 12B: Second reading and approval of a lease between the City of Sunrise and Coffee Cult Veil for property at 6780 Sunset Strip, Unit 11. Motion: Deputy Mayor Kirch moved; Commissioner Scudo seconded. Vote: 5-0 (Scudo, Clark, Guzman, Kirch, Ryan).

- 12C: Second reading and approval of a lease between the city and Boys & Girls Club of Broward County, Inc. (moved by Deputy Mayor Kirch; seconded by Commissioner Scudo). Vote: 5-0.

- 12D: First reading of an amendment to the uniform signage plan for Sawgrass Gateway Center. Motion: Deputy Mayor Kirch; second by Commissioner Scudo. Vote on first reading: 5-0; item will return for second reading as required by ordinance procedure.

- 12E: First reading of a city code amendment (Chapter 11, retirement pensions, Division 2) to change term lengths for pension board members (requested by unions and pension boards) from two to four years. Motion: Deputy Mayor Kirch; seconded by Commissioner Scudo. Commissioner Latoya S. Clark asked to delay further review before second reading; item passed first reading 5-0 and will return for a second reading.

- 12F: First reading to amend Chapter 11, Section 11-15, to authorize additional investment options for city retirement plans (including limited local investment opportunities). Motion: Deputy Mayor Kirch; second by Commissioner Scudo. Vote on first reading: 5-0.

All roll-call votes recorded in the meeting were unanimous where a roll call was taken. Several commissioners noted concerns about pension investment risk and training for trustees; Commissioner Clark asked to reserve final judgment until materials and meetings with unions and staff are complete. These items were introduced or adopted with staff presentations and legal review by City Attorney Thomas P. Moss and finance staff including Director of Finance and Administrative Services Susan Neighbors and City Manager Mark Lubelski.

The commission closed the public hearings on these items after no public speakers registered for comment during the hearing periods.