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City of Lauderhill City Hall 5581 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderhill, FL, 33313 www.lauderhill-fl.gov Meeting Minutes - Final Monday, April 8, 2019 7:00 PM City Commission Chambers City Commission Meeting LAUDERHILL CITY COMMISSION Mayor Ken Thurston Vice Mayor M. Margaret Bates Commissioner Howard Berger Commissioner Richard Campbell Commissioner Denise D. Grant Charles Faranda, City Manager Andrea M. Anderson, City Clerk Earl Hall, City Attorney City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2019 I CALL TO ORDER II COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (AND RESPONSES TO THE PUBLIC, IF THE TIME PERMITS DURING THIS PORTION OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION) III ADJOURNMENT (NO LATER THAN 7:30 PM) I CALL TO ORDER OF REGULAR MEETING Mayor Thurston called to order the Regular City Commission Meeting at 7:03 PM. II ROLL CALL Present: 5- Commissioner Howard Berger,Commissioner Richard Campbell,Commissioner Denise D. Grant,Vice Mayor M. Margaret Bates, and Mayor Ken Thurston ALSO PRESENT: Desorae Giles-Smith, Deputy City Manager Earl Hall, City Attorney Constance Stanley, Police Chief Marc Celetti, Fire Chief Andrea M. Anderson, City Clerk III PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG FOLLOWED BY GOOD AND WELFARE HOUSEKEEPING A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bates, seconded by Commissioner Grant, to ACCEPT the Final-Revised Version of the City Commission Meeting Agenda for April 8, 2019. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Commissioner Berger, Commissioner Campbell, Commissioner Grant, Vice Mayor Bates, and Mayor Thurston Abstain: 0 IV CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bates, seconded by Commissioner Grant, that this Consent Agenda was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Commissioner Berger, Commissioner Campbell, Commissioner Grant, Vice Mayor Bates, and Mayor Thurston Abstain: 0 V APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Minutes of the Special City Commission Meeting for March 25, 2019. City of Lauderhill Page 1 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2019 Attachments: March 25, 2019 - Special City Commission Meeting Minutes These Minutes were approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) B. Minutes of the City Commission for March 25, 2019. Attachments: March 25, 2019 - City Commission Meeting Minutes These Minutes were approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) VI PROCLAMATIONS / COMMENDATIONS A. A PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF APRIL 6, 2019, AS WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD (REQUESTED BY MAYOR KEN THURSTON). VII SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. A PRESENTATION AWARDING TACO MASALA AS THE CRITIC'S CHOICE RESTAURANT FOR THE 2019 TASTE TOUR (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER CHARLES FARANDA). B. A PRESENTATION INTRODUCING MEMBERS OF THE LAUDERHILL YOUTH COUNCIL (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER CHARLES FARANDA). C. A PRESENTATION BY MARCIA BARRY-SMITH OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF BROWARD (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER DENISE D. GRANT). VIII GENERAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES MAXIMUM) IX ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - FIRST READING (NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) (AS ADVERTISED IN THE SUN-SENTINEL) 1. ORDINANCE NO. 19O-04-105: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDR) ARTICLE III, ZONING DISTRICTS, PART 5.0, SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS, SECTION 5.51, MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSING CENTERS, TO CORRECT DISTANCE PROVISIONS CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW AND TO CORRECT TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). Attachments: ORD-19O-04-105-Sec._5.51- Medical Marijuana dispensing center revisions.pdf AR 19O-04-105 Fla.Stat.381.986.pdf This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda on first reading to the City Commission Meeting, due back on April 29, 2019. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) City of Lauderhill Page 2 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2019 1A. ORDINANCE NO. 19O-04-106: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SIX MONTH BUDGET REVIEW OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019; APPROVING AN INTERDEPARTMENT BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $947,414.00, A CAPITAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $295,358.00 AND A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $3,118,416.00; REFLECTING APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENTS TO VARIOUS REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS; PROVIDING VARIOUS BUDGET CODE NUMBERS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). Attachments: ORD-19O-04-106-FINAL-Budget 6-Months Adjustment & Appropriation FY 2019.pdf AR 19O-04-106 Six Month BA CAPITAL Six Month BA SUPPLEMENTAL Six Month BA INTER Commision Vice Mayor Bates observed agenda item 1A dealt with the capital budget, yet it stated no amount. City Attorney Hall remarked on the City Clerk supplying Vice Mayor Bates with a copy of the amendment that stated an amount. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda on first reading to the City Commission Meeting, due back on April 29, 2019. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) X ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND READING (NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) (AS ADVERTISED IN THE SUN-SENTINEL) 2. ORDINANCE NO. 19O-03-101: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SCHEDULE L, IN ITS ENTIRETY INCLUDING SECTIONS 1 THROUGH SECTION 6 AS A COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE ENGINEERING STANDARDS, PROCEDURES AND FORMS FOR LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES CITYWIDE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). City of Lauderhill Page 3 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2019 Attachments: ORD-19O-03-101-LDR-Schedule L-Engineering Standards 2019 rewrite.pdf AR 19O-03-101 Engineering Standards Manual Introduction.pdf Engineering Standards-Table of Contents.pdf Engineering Standards - Section 1 amendments.pdf Engineering Standards - Section 2 amendments.pdf Engineering Standards - Section 3 amendments .pdf Engineering Standards - Section 4.pdf Engineering Standards - Section 5 - Details.pdf Engineering Standards - FORMS.pdf This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 3. ORDINANCE NO. 19O-03-102: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 3, PART 2 “GENERAL EMPLOYEES PENSION FUND,” SECTION 2-63 “RETIREMENT DATES AND BENEFITS” AND SECTION 2-66 “VESTING”; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). Attachments: ORD-19O-03-102-GE Pension Changes to 2018-21 GE CBA.pdf AR 19O-03-102 Memo- Approving Changes to GE Pension Plan.pdf This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 4. ORDINANCE NO. 19O-03-103: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE QUIT CLAIM DEEDS FROM THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL TO THE LAUDERHILL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF TEN (10) VACANT PARCELS OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EACH OF THE ATTACHED QUIT-CLAIM DEEDS’ LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS AND IDENTIFIED BY THE PARCEL ID# FOR EACH VACANT PARCEL; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). Attachments: ORD-19O-03-103-Transfer 10 Quit Claim Deeds to CRA.pdf AR 19O-03-103 City Owned vacant parcels CRA Deeds_20190214145604.pdf This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of City of Lauderhill Page 4 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2019 Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 5. ORDINANCE NO: 19O-03-104: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE IV, CITY COMMISSION, AMENDING SECTION 2-152, SPECIAL MEETINGS, EMERGENCY MEETINGS; SECTION 2-154, ATTENDANCE; SECTION 2-157, AGENDA; AND SECTION 2-158, PROPAGATION OF AGENDA ITEMS, AMENDMENT OF AGENDA, READING OF LEGISLATION BY TITLE ONLY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). Attachments: ORD-19O-03-104-Code Chapter 2-City Commission.pdf AR 19O-03-104 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) XI RESOLUTIONS (IF NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 19R-04-59: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE ENGINEERING STANDARDS MANUAL APPLICABLE THROUGHOUT THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). Attachments: RES-19R-04-59-Engineering Standards Manual Reso.pdf AR 19R-04-59 Engineering Standards and Procedures Section 5 - Engineering Standard Details This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 19R-04-60: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND THE WINDERMERE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION FOR DIRECT LOAN REHABILITATION SERVICES PROJECT 1; PROVIDING FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). City of Lauderhill Page 5 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2019 Attachments: RES-19R-04-60-CDBG-Subrecipient Agrmt Amendment-Project 1.pdf AR 19R-04-60 WCA PROJECT 1 ORIGINAL AGREEMENT FIRST AMENDMENT WCA PROJECT 1 SA This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 8. RESOLUTION NO. 19R-04-61: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND THE WINDERMERE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION FOR DIRECT LOAN REHABILITATION SERVICES PROJECT 2; PROVIDING FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). Attachments: RES-19R-04-61-CDBG-Subrecipient Agrmt Amendment-Project 2.pdf AR 19R-04-61 WCA PROJECT 2 ORIGINAL AGREEMENT FIRST AMENDMENT WCA PROJECT 2 SA This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 9. RESOLUTION NO. 19R-04-62: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA APPROVING THE USE OF FUNDS TO INSTALL TWO (2) UTILITY BOX WRAPS EAST OF THE NORTHBOUND LANES OF NORTH STATE ROAD 7/U.S. 441 AS A PUBLIC ART PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,000.00 FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 001-111-4926; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). Attachments: RES-19R-04-62-Public Art-Utility Box Wraps approval.pdf AR 19R-04-62 Utility Box Public Art Wraps_Backup for Resolution Needed This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 10. DISCUSSION OF RESOLUTION NO. 19R-04-63: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL REQUESTING THAT DRIFTWOOD PRESERVATION LTD, THE OWNERS OF THE LAUDERHILL POINT APARTMENT COMPLEX, TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO IMPLEMENT ADDITIONAL SECURITY MEASURES TO ADDRESS THE PREVALENCE OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES OF City of Lauderhill Page 6 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2019 LAUDERHILL POINT APARTMENTS, LOCATED AT 3146 N.W. 19th STREET, LAUDERHILL; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR KEN THURSTON) Attachments: RES-19R-04-63-Lauderhill Point Security Measures.pdf AR 19R-04-63 Commissioner Campbell stated he was unclear if anyone from the subject community was present. Mayor Thurston thought there could be some people who were present, as he thought Ms. James was present. Commissioner Campbell clarified he was speaking about the community on NW 19th Street and 31st Avenue. Mayor Thurston answered, correct. It was the apartment building on 19th Street and 31st Avenue. The community had had multiple names over its 45-year history, starting with Tuskegee Garden, then Driftwood Terrace. The most recent name was Lauderhill Point. Based upon actions inside the community, and his conversations with the James family and the Lauderhill Police Department, there were concerns about the Commission passing the subject resolution. Commissioner Campbell hoped staff would expand more on exactly what were some of the issues, so he could understand more about what is happening there. Mayor Thurston opened the discussion to the public. Charmaine Francis said she would speak on behalf of Verona James, as this was still a very emotional situation for her; she would read a letter from Ms. James, the mother of the victim, for the record, “On December 8th, 2018, was the worst day of my life. My conversation with my son, Dwight, was cut short, and my life changed. I waited for him to call back, only to receive a phone call from his friend informing me that he was shot, shot in the complex that you are speaking regarding. I rushed out the house, and I was told he was taken to Broward General Hospital. As I drove to the hospital, I still believed that some way, somehow his life would be spared. I arrived to the hospital only to receive the worst news of my life. My son’s life was stolen due to senseless violence, one that could have been prevented had there been some kind of security. Every day I wake up, my heart shatters more; every night I go to bed, I have nightmares, seeing my son’s lifeless body. My family and I are left broken, left without an explanation nor answers, and all we can do is wonder if something could have been done differently. We continue to breathe and struggle with the loss of a brother, son, and an uncle. It isn’t easy, but I will continue to keep Dwight’s memory alive, and ensure that another family will not go through what my family and I have gone through. I last saw my son December 8th at 11:00 p.m. with his brother, Jamal, and grandfather before I went to see one of my patients in Boca Raton. He gave his grandfather some money for a haircut and told all of us, “I love y’all,” not knowing that would be his last time saying I love you. If there was security or some kind of security measure to keep these young men from participating in illegal activities on the site mentioned, my son would still be with us today. DJ told me he was going to visit a friend of his mom’s friend to freshen up, and I asked him when he would come home to visit. At the time we lived in Coral Springs, and it was too far. My husband has family that lives in Westwood Park where only a wall separates Lauderhill Point in Westwood Park where DJ grew up. I’m asking the community leaders to put pressure on management of the Lauderhill Point apartments and force them to reinforce City of Lauderhill Page 7 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2019 all the necessary needs of an occupant on Section 8. My family and I will not stop until orders are put in place and reinforced. I asked the community leaders, please put themselves in my family’s shoes, as I do for us what they would have wanted others to do for them. I know many families have lost their son or daughter to gun violence in the City of Lauderhill, and we’re fighting for all of them as well. I want to thank the Mayor and all the detectives, especially Detective Derek, for working hard on the case and being supportive to my family. My son’s life will not be in vain because I will be out and about in the community trying to reach out to young people, telling them violence isn’t an answer. Thank you.” Ms. Francis presented a copy of the letter to the Clerk for the record. Mayor Thurston received no further comments from the public. Commissioner Campbell found it difficult to respond to a situation that was so emotional, but he had an issue with the resolution, wondering if it were possible to delay a decision on the subject resolution. He desired a greater understanding of the subject community, as he would hate for the City to pass a resolution for the sake of passing a resolution, without making specific proposals on how it would be enforced in the absence of included recommendations to that end. Additionally, without knowing the management company of the residential development and how they would respond to the resolution, with nothing of substantive value to make the resolution enforceable, he had concerns if it would make the resolution just another document. He wished to meet with Police Chief Constance Stanley and others to determine exactly what measures were reasonable to propose for enforcement, making the resolution meaningful. Commissioner Grant stated she was in favor of the resolution, but she sought further information as to the community itself; for example: how long had such activities been going on; though the City knew who the property owner was, who was the management company responsible for its management; did they have a civic association; if such activities persisted for some time, why was no security in place, such as cameras, etc. She needed such information to make an educated decision on the item. Mayor Thurston apologized to Commissioners Campbell and Grant, as he had gone through several meetings with the victim’s family, and he had the opportunity to meet with Police Chief Stanley and the detectives in the case, but neither of his fellow Commissioners had that opportunity. He asked for the item to be tabled to a workshop to provide information on the subject issue to all members of the Commission. City Attorney Hall affirmed staff would place the item on the City Commission’s upcoming workshop on April 15, 2019. He indicated a motion to table was needed. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bates, seconded by Commissioner Grant, that this Resolution be tabled to the City Commission Workshop, due back on 4/15/2019. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Commissioner Berger, Commissioner Campbell, Commissioner Grant, Vice Mayor Bates, and Mayor Thurston Abstain: 0 11. RESOLUTION NO. 19R-04-64: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL OBJECTING TO AND OPPOSING THE USE ON N.W. 44TH STREET AND N.W. 64TH AVENUE FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED BY THE DEVELOPER 13TH FLOOR WOODLANDS HB GP IN THE CITY OF City of Lauderhill Page 8 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2019 TAMARAC; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR KEN THURSTON). Attachments: RES-19R-04-64-Oppose Woodlands local roads access.pdf AR 19R-04-64 Woodlands Country Club Golf Course Redevelopment-Tamarac.pdf Tamarac-City Future Land Use Map.pdf Tamarac-Zoning Map.pdf Tamarac-Concept Plan.pdf RES 95R-199.pdf Lauderhill Pointe Meeting Overview 3-18-19.pdf Vice Mayor Bates asked the Commission to consider tabling the subject resolution to a time certain, specifically, May 13, 2019, the City Commission’s first meeting in the month of May. She received two calls from the applicant prior to the present meeting, informing her they had a meeting with City staff the coming Thursday, so they wished the item to be tabled until after they met with staff. Commissioner Grant agreed to table the item as discussed. Commissioner Campbell remained unsure why a request to table the item was needed, as the City was under no obligation to comply with the applicant’s timetable. It was important for the Commission to have a discussion on the subject issue, regardless of the applicant’s activities, so staff could clearly communicate the City’s position on the matter at hand. He received numerous calls from Lauderhill residents who wished to speak on the issue, so he preferred not to wait on the applicant’s upcoming meeting with City staff, or the applicant’s readiness for the resolution to be heard by the City Commission. He reiterated the Commission needed to at least have a discussion on the matter and not wait until the applicant gave the City Commission and staff the go ahead to begin that discussion. Mayor Thurston allowed each member of the City Commission to speak on the matter, and then open the discussion to members of the public he knew were present to voice their views. Vice Mayor Bates expressed confusion as she requested that the item be tabled to a time certain, yet Commissioner Campbell wished the Commission to still discuss the resolution. City Attorney Hall pointed out Vice Mayor Bates’ motion to table needed a second in order for the Commission to vote to table. Vice Mayor Bates acknowledged she received no second to her motion. Commissioner Berger questioned if the Commission could hear from the applicant, if present, despite their request to table the Commission’s consideration of the resolution. This was his preference before he made a decision on whether or not to table the item, as he thought Vice Mayor Bates' point was valid, but he desired to hear from the applicant first. Vice Mayor Bates explained her reasons for asking for the resolution to be tabled: the applicant would be meeting with City staff in the very near future, so if the Commission City of Lauderhill Page 9 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2019 had questions of staff, they might be unable to answer them. She preferred them to have a full understanding of the applicant’s plans, and why the City Commission should or should not support the resolution. As far as she was aware, the details from the applicant had yet to be discussed with City staff. Commissioner Campbell understood there already had been discussion when City Manager Faranda reached out to the applicant to discuss the matter. His concern was the Commission waiting to get a green light from the applicant on when the City’s administration should discuss issues of the subject development that affected Lauderhill, and the further waiting to allay the anxiety of Lauderhill residents. No damage would be done having a discussion of the matters of concern at the present meeting, and the approval of the resolution was merely stating the City’s position on the possible effects of the applicant’s project. He said the applicant continued to meet and discuss their development without the City’s involvement, and the City Commission did not have to wait to hold its own discussions on the matter. Members of the public were present to voice their concerns and provide information, so the Commission should allow them to speak and not wait for the applicant. Commissioner Grant wished to hear from the members of the public present, and if the Commission felt the need to table the resolution at that time, this was acceptable to her. Mayor Thurston stated, based on feedback from the Commission, he would open the discussion to the public, reminding each speaker would be allowed three minutes, after which the Commission would decide on its next course of action. Hope Calhoun, the applicant’s representative, acknowledged the applicant’s development would have traffic impacts on roads regulated by the City of Lauderhill. Regarding the resolution, their request for the matter to be tabled was to allow the applicant additional time to meet with City staff and discuss issues prior to the consideration of the resolution. The resolution specifically stated the City adamantly opposed any plan by the applicant to use NW 44th Street and NW 64th Avenue for ingress and egress to the proposed residential units. She said the applicant’s concern was if the resolution was adopted at the present meeting, the approval would be made without all concerned having full information. The passing of the resolution implied the City was saying no to the use of the affected roadways by the applicant. She stated, to date, the applicant submitted to the City of Tamarac a rezoning application and a land use application, and neither applications had a detailed traffic study or analysis, though the comprehensive plan amendment had a capacity analysis, but it spoke only to the capacity of the roadway. Ms. Calhoun remarked that the site plan had yet to be evaluated by either Lauderhill or Tamarac staff to determine the potential impacts of the proposed residential development, and the upcoming meeting with City staff would be the third of its kind, at which the applicant would present to staff what they hoped to present in the future. She spoke with City Planner Stephen Tawes earlier in the day, and after the Thursday meeting with City staff, she proposed that when the applicant was ready to submit their site plan, prior to the actual submission, the applicant would meet with Lauderhill and Tamarac staff to agree on a methodology to determine how the roadways would be studied on both streets, and how the applicant could make improvements where possible. She said the applicant recognized this was a big project for Tamarac, with potential impacts on Lauderhill, but the applicant was not even close to any approvals for the subject development. The applicant was willing to meet with Lauderhill residents and already took steps to reach out to the residential community to set up meetings to hear and understand their concerns, and try to address them. She stressed the applicant’s desire for more time before the subject resolution was considered to work out various issues. Ms. Calhoun stated, though the applicant appreciated the date of May 13th, the applicant City of Lauderhill Page 10 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2019 preferred there not be a time certain date, as they had upcoming meetings and were unsure what would be accomplished at each meeting. They would accept May 13th if the date was nonnegotiable but preferred an open ended date. She asked to be allowed to respond after the public comments. Commissioner Berger asked if it was official that the proposed development would take place. Ms. Calhoun answered no, as they were in the very preliminary stages, and they only submitted a land use plan application and a rezoning application, neither of which were heard; there was a concept plan to illustrate what the development might look like, but as it was a large-scale development, the comprehensive plan amendment had to be approved first. The latter meant the plan had to be approved by the City of Tamarac, Broward County, and the State, and then back through the three agencies, ending in Tamarac for final approval, after which the rezoning and site plan applications would be considered. She added that the applicant was working with the City of Tamarac staff and residents for months just to get to the present very preliminary stage of the proposed development. The applicant had no wish to come to the City of Lauderhill too early in the event the proposed development went nowhere. Aryeh Shender, 5217 NW 67th Avenue, Lauderhill, stated he was president of the homeowners’ association (HOA) of Forest Lakes Estates, noting they lived on 64th Avenue, a one-lane entrance and a one-lane egress. The roadway supported about 190 homes in Forest Lake Estates, and a similar number in Cypress Hollow, and the applicant proposed an entrance on the Tamarac side, but existing Lauderhill residents only had ownership of one side of the street that was the entrance to their complex. The exit to their complex was in Tamarac, so as far as improvements to NW 64th Avenue, they would apply to only one side of the street, which posed a puzzle to him. He indicated, at present, waiting for a light entailed simply lining up and waiting, but with the applicant’s proposed development of 420 new homes that would have an entrance and exit onto NW 64th Avenue, currently used by existing residents, would greatly impact existing residents and roadways, nor did he think NW 64th Avenue could accommodate a four-lane roadway. Though he was unable to speak for NW 44th Street, he knew that the traffic there was already very heavy, as the traffic on Commercial Boulevard was impossible, and motorists tried their best to avoid that roadway if possible. Mr. Shender attended an open house meeting where the applicant displayed a site plan that showed an entrance to the proposed development on NW 64th Avenue. He noted when the applicant was asked at the meeting what they would do to improve the existing roadway, they responded that they would ask the City of Tamarac if they could have synchronized lights to improve the flow of traffic at the traffic lights. They also proposed inserting an extra lane on Commercial Boulevard for entrance into the Woodlands community; this was the extent of their proposed roadway improvements to address the potential impacts. He asked the Commission to be aware of the existing traffic on NW 64th Avenue, and to recommend the applicant open no access to the proposed development on the Tamarac side of NW 64th Avenue. Tom Harney, president of the Inverrary Association, stated he represented the 8,600 homeowners of Inverrary, noting he met with the applicant’s representative and was shown a plan to direct traffic from the proposed residential development onto to NW 44th Street, as well as an intersection where Inverrary Drive met NW 44th Street, with an intersection, and the Inverrary community was adamantly opposed to any such development, despite the applicant’s proposal to install an additional turn lane where NW 44th Street met Rock Island Road. He said the main concern was Inverrary Drive, where they already had a serious situation with inadequate bus stops for the children, and a street that was never City of Lauderhill Page 11 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2019 designed to accommodate the present traffic load. Along with the safety issues posed to Lauderhill children, the inconvenience of such an addition of traffic to all residents traversing those roadways. The applicant was welcome to direct all their traffic onto Tamarac streets, as neither the City nor its residents would derive any benefit from the presence of the proposed residential development, such as tax revenue, but Lauderhill would receive all the traffic and frustrations. Martha Bradburd, Lauderhill resident living on NW 44th Street, stated she resided there for 35 years and saw the area and roadway grow from a quiet street into one already burgeoning with traffic. During peak hours, it was difficult for residents along NW 44th Street to exit, as they had to wait for someone to let them out into the long line of traffic. It was as clear as the nose on her face that it was simply not appropriate to add more traffic volume on NW 44th Street. She said even in western Broward where there were wider streets with multiple lanes, there were talks of capacity development being achieved on those roadways, and this was an area that was fully developed with more homes erected along Rock Island Roads. This was not a rural area, but an already highly developed area adversely affected by the emissions from high levels of traffic, and the proposed development would be of no benefit to affected Lauderhill residents. She asked the same question of Tamarac’s mayor, as other than the tax revenue, their city would add some 1,000 more cars onto the streets of the subject area. The applicant wanted to build a large residential development in a very, very densely populated area that would add more traffic to an area already dense with traffic. She saw no point in tabling the item for further discussion, as there was nothing else to discuss, and she hoped the proposed development was never built. Ms. Calhoun reiterated the applicant’s willingness to reach out to Lauderhill residents to gain a better understanding of their concerns and seek to address them accordingly. She repeated the applicant’s concern that the City’s resolution stated the City’s absolute opposition to any traffic from the applicant’s proposed development going onto Lauderhill’s nearby roadways, and though the applicant understood the frustrations and concerns expressed, they remained open to meet with anyone concerned. Commissioner Campbell asked if Ms. Calhoun reviewed the subject resolution. Ms. Calhoun answered yes. Commissioner Campbell observed the resolution, as it stood, did not specifically address the applicant’s project, rather it spoke to Lauderhill stating it was not in favor of traffic onto NW 64th Avenue and NW 44th Street being affected. He was unsure how voting on the resolution at the present meeting would be affected by any future information City staff could provide as a result of the upcoming Thursday meeting between the applicant and staff. Specifically, he could think of no miracle the applicant could perform that would lead the Lauderhill City Commission to not respect the wishes of the affected Lauderhill residents, in light of their existing traffic challenges. He urged Ms. Calhoun to forget about the resolution and simply drive along the two roadways to gain an understanding of the existing traffic, as there was no possible way to install additional traffic lanes along NW 44th Street from Inverrary Boulevard to Rock Island Road, unless the applicant was going to ask property owners to give up their land to allow additional lanes. He said there were sections where an additional turn lane could be added, but he was unsure how City staff would react to the idea of adding more turn lanes along NW 44th Street. Commissioner Campbell acknowledge the presence of a Tamarac City Commissioner at the meeting, noting Lauderhill wished to be good neighbors with the City of Tamarac and hoped that wish was reciprocated by Tamarac. The City's position, as stated in the resolution, was not in relation to the applicant’s project, it was with regard to City of Lauderhill Page 12 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2019 any residential development in the subject area and any traffic impacts that would cause misery to Lauderhill residents, and this was the City’s position laid out in the subject resolution. He restated the resolution had nothing to do with how the applicant chose to proceed with their plans. Ms. Calhoun pointed out the subject resolution specifically named the applicant in the fifth “Whereas” clause, and the sixth “Whereas” clause clearly stated that the City Commission adamantly opposed any plan by the developers. In her experience, she saw commissions opposed to a development, but after having an opportunity to speak with traffic engineers and other stakeholders, their position changed from opposition. Hence the applicant’s wish for additional time before the Commission voted on the subject resolution. She acknowledged the residents who spoke were absolutely opposed to any additional traffic generated from the applicant’s proposed development utilizing NW 44th Street and NW 64th Avenue. Commissioner Campbell said he respected Ms. Calhoun’s position, and understood she was advocating for the applicant, as this was reasonable, but he was advocating on behalf of Lauderhill residents who would be affected by the applicant’s proposed development. Thus far, nothing Ms. Calhoun said or that the applicant presented to date indicated an ability to do anything to address any concerns of any resident of Lauderhill who would be affected with regard to the additional traffic being added to both named roadways. He failed to see why the Commission should wait to vote on a resolution that amounted to a statement of the City’s position on the matters of concern, as Lauderhill could not stop the applicant’s project going forward, that decision lay with the City Commission of Tamarac. However, it was appropriate for the City Commission of Lauderhill to make the City’s position very clear regarding the applicant’s intent to allow the traffic generated by their proposed development to feed into existing traffic along NW 64th Avenue and NW 44th Street. Ms. Calhoun mentioned the City had permitting authority on NW 44th Street, hence her concern that the language in the proposed resolution being more impactful. Affected Lauderhill residents had yet to hear any real proposals from the applicant. Commissioner Campbell reminded Ms. Calhoun that the Lauderhill residents who spoke earlier attended two community meetings at which the applicant’s representatives spoke about the proposed residential development, and none of them were satisfied that their concerns could be addressed. Ms. Calhoun remarked this was why additional meetings would be helpful. Commissioner Grant questioned how much more time the applicant needed. Ms. Calhoun did not anticipate much decisions resulting from the upcoming Thursday meeting with City staff, as it would be more one of just talking. Following the Thursday meeting, the applicant wanted to meet as a group with Lauderhill and Tamarac staff, and meeting with residents could be scheduled at some point in between those two meetings. She preferred additional time, possibly until June or July, to allow both meetings to take place and for possible solutions to be explored, but if May 13 was the date the Commission desired, the applicant would try to work in that timeframe. Commissioner Grant wished to know, when the applicant met with the Lauderhill residents, how many residents attended, typically. Ms. Calhoun noted the community meetings held by the applicant were specifically City of Lauderhill Page 13 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2019 geared toward Tamarac residents so they planned to hold community meetings specifically geared toward Lauderhill residents, though Tamarac residents would be free to attend. She was unsure if they could get such a meeting with Lauderhill residents before May 13, but they were willing to try. Commissioner Grant asked the applicant to guarantee there was substantial representation for residents at the Lauderhill community meeting(s), questioning if the applicant would be working with HOA presents, as well as City staff. Ms. Calhoun answered yes, and those conversations had already begun. Commissioner Grant heard the concerns of the residents, stating the City Commission was there to serve Lauderhill residents, but she believed there was a need to gather more information, and if the applicant was requesting more time, she saw no harm in granting them more time, despite many people already making up their minds. Mayor Thurston received no further input from the public. Vice Mayor Bates restated her motion to table the item to the Commission meeting of May 13, 2019, adding that when the applicant requested the item be tabled, she asked when they wished to have the item heard, and they indicated May 13, 2019, was satisfactory, hence her recommendation of that time. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bates, seconded by Commissioner Berger, that this Resolution be tabled to the City Commission Meeting, due back on 5/13/2019. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 3- Commissioner Berger, Commissioner Grant, and Vice Mayor Bates No: 2- Commissioner Campbell, and Mayor Thurston Abstain: 0 12. RESOLUTION NO. 19R-04-65: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ELECTION OF DR. MERCY MOORE AND DR. WILHELMINA MACK AS THE EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL CIVIL SERVICE BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING APRIL 2021; APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF REGINALD JOHNSON BY THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ITSELF FOR THE REMAINDER OF A ONE (1) YEAR TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 2020. Attachments: RES-19R-04-65-BRD-civil service board-employee reps 2019 & Board appt.pdf AR 19R-04-65 Civil Service Board Memo Civil Service Board Nominations Civil Service Board List This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 13. RESOLUTION NO. 19R-04-66: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AUTHORIZING A City of Lauderhill Page 14 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2019 CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONTINENTIAL CONSTRUCTION USA, LLC. CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000.00 TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL WORK THAT WAS RENDERED NECESSARY FOR THE N.W. 21ST STREET WATER & SEWER IMPROVEMENT PHASE I DUE TO UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS OF THE EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE THAT WAS DISCOVERED DURING CONSTRUCTION; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBER(S); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). Attachments: RES-19R-04-66-change order -Continential Construction Water Sewer Phase 1.pdf AR 19R-04-66 Change Order Request #2 Change Order Request #2 - Summary Change Order Request #2 - Break Down This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 14. RESOLUTION NO. 19R-04-67: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND LE PARC AT LAUDERHILL, LLC REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A ± 9.93 ACRE SITE TO INCLUDE 182 GARDEN APARTMENTS, 215 MID-RISE APARTMENTS AND A 3,500 SQUARE FEET DAY CARE FACILITY; PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). Attachments: RES-19R-04-67-Agrmt-Developer Agreement - Le Parc.pdf AR 19R-04-67 Le Parc Developers Agreement 3-19-19.docx This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 15. RESOLUTION NO. 19R-04-68: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER TO THE SOUTHERN COATINGS, INC. CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,600.00 TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL WORK THAT WAS RENDERED NECESSARY FOR THE ST. GEORGE ROOF PROJECT DUE TO UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS AND TO GUARANTEE THE WARRANTY; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 307-344-06378; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). City of Lauderhill Page 15 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2019 Attachments: RES-19R-04-68-change order -Southern Coatings-St. George Roof.pdf AR 19R-04-68 Change Order #1 (Revised)-St George.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 16. RESOLUTION NO. 19R-04-69: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE AND DESIGNATION FOR HUDSON PUMP & EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED AND ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT, SUPPORT SERVICE AND SERVICE TO REPAIR AND FOR MAINTENANCE FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $130,000.00 FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGE CODE NUMBERS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). Attachments: RES-19R-04-69-Sole Source - water treatment plant maintenance.pdf AR 19R-04-69 SOLE SOURCE LETTER Utilities Department Memo This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 17. RESOLUTION NO. 19R-04-70: A RESOLUTION APPROVING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR INTRADEPARTMENT TRANSFERS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $8,000.00 TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO PURCHASE STORM WATER TOOLS; PROVIDING FOR TRANSFERS AND PAYMENT FROM VARIOUS BUDGET CODE NUMBERS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). Attachments: RES-19R-04-70-Budget Adjustment -intradept transfer storm water tools.pdf AR 19R-04-70 Budget Adjustment PW.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) XII QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS (IF NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) XIII QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING XIV QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, SECOND READING City of Lauderhill Page 16 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2019 XV UNFINISHED BUSINESS XVI OLD BUSINESS XVII NEW BUSINESS XVIII COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC OFFICIALS AT 9:00 PM, OR IMMEDIATELY BEFORE ADJOURNMENT, WHICHEVER SHALL FIRST OCCUR. IF AN ITEM OF LEGISLATION IS BEING DISCUSSED AT 9:00 PM, THE CHAIR MAY DELAY THESE COMMUNICATIONS UNTIL AFTER THE ITEM OF LEGISLATION HAS BEEN RESOLVED. Vice Mayor Bates congratulated the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) for the success of the Jazz Under the Stars event on NW 38th Avenue the previous week, stating it was a beautiful event that was well attended, and one vendor she knew of ran out of food. She thanked everyone for a job well done. She noted the area received some exposure, as many who attended were unaware of NW 38th Avenue. Commissioner Berger mentioned in March, the Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce had their amazing Women of Distinction award ceremony at the BB&T Center, and he wished to congratulate Deputy City Manager Giles-Smith for being an honoree. It was great when such events came to the attention of higher powers, as it came to the attention of the Governor’s Office, and honorees received copies of a letter from Governor Ron Desantis, which he read into the record. Commissioner Grant thanked City staff and all those who attended the second business power brunch held on April 3, 2019, stating the brunch would continue on a quarterly basis. The purpose was to enable business owners to interface with City department heads. She noted the community of St. George would hold their Easter Extravaganza for the children on April 20, 2019, so everyone should attend and support the event. The Parks & Leisure Services (PALS) Department was commended for bringing in Mr. Hodges to the Lauderhill Lions soccer team, as there was an incident where many of the youths were faced with issues related to racism and discrimination on the soccer field. The matter was taken very seriously by PALS staff, and they made sure the City’s children managed their emotions and helped prepare them to manage themselves with the tools and skills set if they encountered similar situations. Commissioner Grant noted the CRA and PALS were hosting seminars for the City’s youth entitled “Living My Best Life” seminars. The next seminar would take place on April 9th, 2019, at Veterans Park; another seminar, “Life is What you Make It”, would focus on principles of success and achievement, the fourth seminar was “From The Block To The Boardroom”. She mentioned flyers for the seminars were available, or call her office for further information. Deputy Giles-Smith stated it was great to see the children from the Lauderhill Youth Council, as they did a great job. She reminded everyone that on April 27, 2019, Vice Mayor Bates’ event, Jammin’ In The Park, would take place, with guest artists Tavares and Tone Loc. Mayor Thurston noted the City of Lauderhill hosted the Northwest Council of Elected Officials at Lallos restaurant on State Road 7; where representatives from six different cities attended, and there was a presentation from Dr. Jennifer Jurado on flooding and water control issues. He expressed thanks and appreciation to all the Commissioners City of Lauderhill Page 17 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2019 who attended the meeting earlier in the day. The coming Sunday would be the last of the Jazz Picnic In The Park events with guest performer, Sound of Vision, at the Ilene Lieberman Botanical Gardens from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. He mentioned the upcoming Teacher Appreciation Breakfast would take place on May 9, 2019, at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. A Memorial Ceremony would be hosted by the Lauderhill Police and Fire Departments on May 23, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. at the Lauderhill Police Station. 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