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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, February 10, 2020 7:00 PM City Commission Chambers City Commission Meeting LAUDERHILL CITY COMMISSION Mayor Ken Thurston Vice Mayor Howard Berger Commissioner M. Margaret Bates 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 February 10, 2020 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 M. Margaret Bates,Vice Mayor Howard Berger,Commissioner Richard Campbell,Commissioner Denise D. Grant, and Mayor Ken Thurston ALSO PRESENT: Desorae Giles-Smith, Deputy City Manager Earl Hall, City Attorney Constance Stanley, Police 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 Berger, seconded by Commissioner Bates, to ACCEPT the Revised Version of the City Commission Meeting Agenda for February 10, 2020. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Commissioner Bates, Vice Mayor Berger, Commissioner Campbell, Commissioner Grant, and Mayor Thurston Abstain: 0 IV CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Commissioner Bates, seconded by Commissioner Grant, that this be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Commissioner Bates, Vice Mayor Berger, Commissioner Campbell, Commissioner Grant, and Mayor Thurston Abstain: 0 V APPROVAL OF MINUTES VI PROCLAMATIONS / COMMENDATIONS City of Lauderhill Page 1 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 10, 2020 VII SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS VIII GENERAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES MAXIMUM) A. A PRESENTATION FROM ON THE CAMBRIDGE PROGRAM AT LAUDERHILL 6-12 (REQUESTED BY MAYOR KEN THURSTON). B. A PRESENTATION HONORING THE LAUDERHILL LIONS 6-AND-UNDER AND 10-AND UNDER TACKLE FOOTBALL TEAMS (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER CHARLES FARANDA). IX ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - FIRST READING (NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) (AS ADVERTISED IN THE SUN-SENTINEL) 1. ORDINANCE NO. 20O-02-106: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO A VARIETY OF USES; AMENDING SCHEDULE A., LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS BY ADDING FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTER AND SCRAP METAL PROCESSING PLANT; AMENDING SCHEDULE B., ALLOWABLE USES, SECTION 2., USES ALLOWED IN NONRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, BY ADDING FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTER AND SCRAP METAL PROCESSING PLANT; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). Attachments: ORD-20O-02-106-Feeding Center and Scarp Metal Yard.pdf AR 20O-02-106 DRR Feeding Center and Scrap Metal Yard Definition.pdf This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda on first reading to the City Commission Meeting, due back on 2/24/2020. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 2. ORDINANCE NO. 20O-02-107: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO NONCONFORMING SITES; AMENDING ARTICLE III, ZONING DISTRICTS, SECTION 6.5, OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING SCHEDULE G, MINIMUM AUTOMOBILE OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS, SECTION 1.1.5, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING SCHEDULE J, LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION IRRIGATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS, PART 3.0, RELIEF FROM THE LANDSCAPE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS, SECTION 3.2, NONCONFORMINGPARKING LOTS; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR AN City of Lauderhill Page 2 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 10, 2020 EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). Attachments: ORD-20O-02-107-Ordinance Nonconforming parking.pdf AR 20O-02-107 DRR-Noncomforming Parking CT.pdf This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda on first reading to the City Commission Meeting, due back on 2/24/2020. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 3. ORDINANCE NO. 20O-02-108: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS REGARDING PRE-EXISTING GOLF COURSE AND GOLF DRIVING RANGE USES WITHIN THE CR AND S-1 ZONING DISTRICTS; AMENDING ARTICLE III, ZONING DISTRICTS, SECTION 3.5, RECREATION ZONING DISTRICTS; SUBSECTION H, SPECIAL REGULATIONS, TO ADD PRE-EXISTING GOLF COURSE AND GOLF DRIVING RANGE USES; AMENDING ARTICLE III, ZONING DISTRICTS, CREATING SECTION 5.54, PRE-EXISTING GOLF COURSE AND GOLF DRIVING RANGE USES; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). Attachments: ORD-20O-02-108-Ordinance Golf Remediation FINAL.pdf AR 20O-02-108 DRR-Golf Remediation.pdf City Planner Chris Torres explained the subject text amendment was to safeguard against preexisting environmental conditions in the City’s golf courses in CR and S-1 zoning districts. If there were any chemicals in the soil, the City was being proactive by putting the onus on property owners to get clearance from Broward County after golf courses were vacant. The owners of closed golf courses had to provide the City with a letter from Broward County within six months stating the condition of the course’s soil was sound, as this was necessary before any other development could occur. Steven Gabor, City of Sunrise resident, remarked the subject ordinance concerned zones CR and S-1, and he was concerned S-1 zoning was not a part of the City’s Land Development Regulations (LDR). It appeared the Commission would be passing an ordinance for something that did not exist, so he asked the Commission to table the item for time to do research, or remove mention of the S-1 zone from the ordinance. Mr. Torres mentioned previously explaining to Mr. Gabor there was language in the City’s code that spoke to the intent of an S-1 zoning district. There were development standards in the City’s code, as shown in schedule “B”, that dealt with uses that referred to S-1 specifically, and in schedule “C” it referred to actual physical site development standards, dealing more with setbacks with minimum lot City of Lauderhill Page 3 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 10, 2020 sizes, should there be a wish to rezone a property. He said the code spoke to S-1 zoning, but there was no intent, and it would be the same thing if one were to look at the City’s code for general commercial. Lauderhill had a significant commercial corridor encompassing that general commercial zoning district, and though there was no intent, there were uses that were referred to as general commercial in schedule “B” and developmental standards in schedule “C”. City Attorney Hall affirmed Mr. Torres was correct, as he reviewed the S-1 zoning detailed in schedule “C”, and it had setbacks side setbacks and rear setbacks, as set forth in the City’s LDR. Mr. Gabor claimed the designation was being placed in an area where it did not belong, restating his suggestions to table the item or remove S-1 language. By passing the subject ordinance, the City was putting limitations on development in the future. The golf course on the subject property had been closed for 15 years, and if the Commission passed the proposed ordinance, developers had to do additional work to conduct environmental studies, etc. to prove soil quality, and this would create a hardship on developers. He noted the property had been abandoned when purchased, and he had a meeting with Mr. Torres on February 11, so he suggested the Commission table the item to the next meeting, as a two-week delay would injure no one. A motion was made by Commissioner Bates, seconded by Mayor Thurston, that this Ordinance be approved on first reading to the City Commission Meeting, due back on 2/24/2020. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Commissioner Bates, Vice Mayor Berger, Commissioner Campbell, Commissioner Grant, and Mayor Thurston Abstain: 0 X ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND READING (NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) (AS ADVERTISED IN THE SUN-SENTINEL) 4. ORDINANCE NO. 20O-01-101: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND FLORIDA PUBLIC UTILITIES CO. FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL TO PURCHASE A PORTION OF A PARCEL OF LAND IN EXCHANGE FOR VARIOUS CONCESSIONS WITH NO MONETARY EXCHANGE, AS STATED IN THE AGREEMENT, ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE EXHIBITS; ACCEPTING THE DEED TO THE DESIGNATED PARCEL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). City of Lauderhill Page 4 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 10, 2020 Attachments: ORD-20O-01-101-Ord-Land Purchase-Sale -Florida Public Utilities.pdf AR 20O-01-101 FPUC - lauderhill - Purchase and Sale Agreement -DRAFT.pdf EX. C-Access Road Easement.pdf EX. F-Utility Easement.pdf FPUC s-t City of Lauderhill - Closing Doc - Special Warranty Deed This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 5. ORDINANCE NO. 20O-01-105: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL CODE OF ORDINANCES, APPENDIX G, FRANCHISES, ARTICLE III, GARBAGE, REFUSE AND TRASH, APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND HAULING SERVICES FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT INC. OF FLORIDA; APPROVING A 5-YEAR TERM RENEWAL THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024; APPROVING EXHIBIT “A” AMENDING THE RATE SCHEDULE OF FEES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2020; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). Attachments: ORD-20O-01-105-Appendix G-Franchises-Garbage Solid Waste 1st Amendment 5 Year Renewal and Amend Rates 2020.pdf AR 20R-01-105 lauderhill amend city revision - Solid Waste 01-27-20.pdf 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. 20R-02-36: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF ELAINE DANIELS LYNCH BY THE MAYOR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COMMISSION AS REQUIRED BY FLORIDA STATUTES, CHAPTER 421 TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD FOR THE REMAINDER OF A FOUR (4) YEAR TERM EXPIRING NOVEMBER 2023; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR KEN THURSTON). Attachments: RES-20R-02-36-BRD-Laud Housing Authority Mayor appt commission approval.pdf AR 20R-02-36 Housing Authority Commission List Elaine Daniels Lynch Resume (LHA) This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of City of Lauderhill Page 5 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 10, 2020 Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 20R-02-37: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA SUPPORTING THE BROWARD METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) AND THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES IN ITS EFFORT TO COORDINATE THE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING FOR THE N.W. 31st AVENUE TRANSPORTATION/TRANSIT RELATED CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FROM BROWARD BOULEVARD TO COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). Attachments: RES-20R-02-37-Support NW 31st Transit Corridor.pdf AR 20R-02-37 PD&E Study for NW 31 Av Corriodor Improvments (1).pdf 31st Corridor Scope.pdf 31st Corridor - CM Faranda-Lauderhill.pdf Fort Lauderdale Reso-Support MPO 31st Project.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 8. RESOLUTION NO. 20R-02-38 : A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL CREATING THE NEW JOB POSITION OF AUDIO TECHNICIAN (LPAC); APPROVING THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE NEW POSITION OF AUDIO TECHNICIAN (LPAC); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). Attachments: RES-20R-02-38-JOB-creation-Audio Technician.pdf AR 20R-02-38 Audio Technician (LPAC)_.pdf LPAC New Org Chart This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 9. RESOLUTION NO. 20R-02-39: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL CREATING THE NEW JOB POSITION OF CARPENTER (LPAC); APPROVING THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE NEW POSITION OF CARPENTER (LPAC); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). City of Lauderhill Page 6 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 10, 2020 Attachments: RES-20R-02-39-JOB-creation-Carpenter.pdf AR 20R-02-39 LPAC New Org Chart Carpenter (LPAC).pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 10. RESOLUTION NO. 20R-02-40: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL CREATING THE NEW JOB POSITION OF FLY RAIL OPERATOR (LPAC); APPROVING THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE NEW POSITION OF FLY RAIL OPERATOR (LPAC); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). Attachments: RES-20R-02-40-JOB-creation-Fly Rail Operator.pdf AR 20R-02-40 LPAC New Org Chart Fly Rail Operator (LPAC).pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 11. RESOLUTION NO. 20R-02-41: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL CREATING THE NEW JOB POSITION OF GENERAL STAGEHAND I (LPAC); APPROVING THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE NEW POSITION OF GENERAL STAGEHAND I (LPAC); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). Attachments: RES-20R-02-41-JOB-creation-General Stagehand I.pdf AR 20R-02-41 LPAC New Org Chart General Stagehand I (LPAC).pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 12. RESOLUTION NO. 20R-02-42: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL CREATING THE NEW JOB POSITION OF LIGHTING ENGINEER (LPAC); APPROVING THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE NEW POSITION OF LIGHTING ENGINEER (LPAC); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). City of Lauderhill Page 7 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 10, 2020 Attachments: RES-20R-02-42-JOB-creation-Lighting Engineer.pdf AR 20R-02-42 LPAC New Org Chart Lighting Engineer (LPAC).pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 13. RESOLUTION NO. 20R-02-43: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL CREATING THE NEW JOB POSITION OF LIGHTING TECHNICIAN (LPAC); APPROVING THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE NEW POSITION OF LIGHTING TECHNICIAN (LPAC); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA. Attachments: RES-20R-02-43-JOB-creation-Lighting Technician.pdf AR 20R-02-43 LPAC New Org Chart Lighting Technician (LPAC).pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 14. RESOLUTION NO. 20R-02-44: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL CREATING THE NEW JOB POSITION OF MASTER CARPENTER (LPAC); APPROVING THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE NEW POSITION OF MASTER CARPENTER (LPAC); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). Attachments: RES-20R-02-44-JOB-creation-Master Carpenter.pdf AR 20R-02-44 LPAC New Org Chart Master Carpenter (LPAC).pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 15. RESOLUTION NO. 20R-02-45: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL CREATING THE NEW JOB POSITION OF STAGE MANAGER (LPAC); APPROVING THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE NEW POSITION OF STAGE MANAGER (LPAC); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). City of Lauderhill Page 8 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 10, 2020 Attachments: RES-20R-02-45-JOB-creation-Stage Manager.pdf AR 20R-02-45 LPAC New Org Chart Stage Manager (LPAC).pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 16. RESOLUTION NO. 20R-02-46: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE EXISTING JOB POSITION OF PLANT MECHANIC; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). Attachments: RES-20R-02-46-JOB-modification-Plant Mechanic.pdf AR 20R-02-46 Plant Mechanic 2020.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 16A. RESOLUTION NO. 20R-02-48: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE LIST OF QUALIFIED CONSULTING FIRMS IN RESPONSE TO RFQ #2019-057 TO PROVIDE MISCELLANEOUS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH THE CITY IN VARIOUS DISCIPLINES AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, CHAPTER 287 (CCNA) TO MANAGE ITS WORKLOAD AND ENSURE QUALIFIED DESIGN COMPLIANCE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS RELATED TO PUBLIC ROADS, UTILITIES, ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND FACILITIES AND TO AIDE THE CITY IN THE DESIGN AND FACILITATION OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS, IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBER(S) ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). Attachments: RES-20R-02-48-List-Qualified Consultants.pdf AR 20R-02-48 Copy of score Consultant Services.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 16B. RESOLUTION NO. 20R-02-49: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL PROVIDING PUBLIC NOTICE OF AND APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE 2017 EDWARD BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE City of Lauderhill Page 9 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 10, 2020 LOCAL SOLICITATION GRANT (JAG) MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) IN THE NET AMOUNT OF $33,159.06 AFTER ADMINISTRATIVE FEES; APPROVING EXECUTION OF THE SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENT AND OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION; PROVIDING THAT NO MATCHING FUNDS ARE REQUIRED; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). Attachments: RES_20R-02-49-GRANT-JAG-LOCAL SOLICITATION 1st AMENDMENT 2017 MOU.pdf AR 20R-02-49 1st Amdt- 2017 JAG MOU.pdf 2017-JAG MOU Agreement.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 16C. RESOLUTION NO. 20R-02-50: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR DESORAE GILES-SMITH TO SERVE AS THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER WITH THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE MARCH 2, 2020; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER RICHARD CAMPBELL). Attachments: RES-20R-02-50-Agrmt-Employment Agrmt-Interim City Mgr AR 20R-02-50 Employment Agreement-Giles-Smith interim city manager 2-6-20.pdf Vice Mayor Berger mentioned seeing no language in the resolution about the duration of Ms. Giles-Smith’s appointment as acting city manager; that is, at what point would the Commission decide on making her the City’s permanent city manager. City Attorney Hall replied that was entirely the City Commission’s decision. Vice Mayor Berger observed Ms. Giles-Smith’s serving as acting city manager could be indefinite if it was left open ended. City Attorney Hall pointed out all Charter officers' employment were open ended; that is, the City Clerk’s, the City Manager’s and his. Vice Mayor Berger understood, but two of the three Charter officers’ jobs were not acting positions, so they had no need to come before the Commission to make their positions permanent. City Attorney Hall responded the permanent appointment of Ms. Giles-Smith as city manager could be brought for a vote at any Commission meeting by any member of the City Commission at any time they so desired. City of Lauderhill Page 10 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 10, 2020 Vice Mayor Berger assumed, at some point in time, the matter would come before the Commission to vote on whether to make Ms. Giles-Smith the City’s permanent city manager. He initially and still favored appointing her as the City’s permanent city manager, and he was unsure when that point would come, in light of the proposed resolution. He had no wish to see the matter come before the Commission after the next election in November 2020, when there would be newer Commissioners would be involved in such an important decision; he preferred the decision to be made by the current members of the Commission. Commissioner Campbell recalled at the Commission retreat on January 30, 2020, there was an understanding the matter could be placed on the agenda for discussion, so he was not sure why, a week later, more concern on the matter was being expressed. A similar question as to timeframe was asked at the retreat, and the answer given was that the matter of Ms. Giles-Smith’s permanent appointment to city manager could be placed on any Commission meeting agenda in the near future if a Commission member wished it. Mayor Thurston, specifically, mentioned if it could be addressed prior to November, and he believed there was a consensus for this to be done. Mayor Thurston understood the matter of Ms. Giles-Smith being appointed as the City’s permanent city manager could be brought back for consideration by the City Commission if or when one of the dissenting Commission members wished to change their vote. Until then, things would remain status quo with the interim city manager tag, until the City Commission decided it wished to do something else, and that might or might not happen before November 2020 elections. Vice Mayor Berger hoped it would come in the near future, since the current members of the City Commission served with sufficient time to work with Ms. Giles-Smith, and they were in a better position to change her interim status to permanent. Commissioner Campbell said, with repeated comments, it was clearly understood that both Vice Mayor Berger and Commissioner Bates would be leaving in November, and the compromise was an assurance both would have a say in how the City moved forward in filling the permanent city manager position. Thus, he could not understand Vice Mayor Berger’s concern a week after the retreat, as this was the understanding then, and a week later he knew of no change. Commissioner Bates noticed the date was changed to March 2, 2020, asking when Mr. Faranda officially retired from his position. City Attorney Hall answered March 1, 2020. A motion was made by Commissioner Bates, seconded by Commissioner Campbell, that this Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Commissioner Bates, Vice Mayor Berger, Commissioner Campbell, Commissioner Grant, and Mayor Thurston Abstain: 0 16D. RESOLUTION NO. 20R-02-51: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY City of Lauderhill Page 11 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 10, 2020 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR KENNIE HOBBS, JR. TO SERVE AS THE INTERIM DEPUTY CITY MANAGER WITH THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE MARCH 2, 2020; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-20R-02-51-Agrmt-Employment Agrmt-Deputy City Mgr AR 20R-02-51 Hobbs interim deputy city manager 2-6-20.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) 17. RESOLUTION NO. 20R-02-47: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO BROWARD COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES TO ALLOW WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC) ZONING DISTRICT A GOVERNMENT OFFICE USE PROVIDER ON A 1.04 ± ACRE SITE WITH THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION AS PROVIDED HEREIN; MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS FOLIO # 494136000012, LAUDERHILL MALL OUTPARCEL #2, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attachments: RES-20R-02-47-Special X - Broward County Government Bldg.pdf AR 20R-02-47 DRR (20-SEU-003) Broward County Water and Wastewater Services A. SEU Application Broward County Water and Wastewater Services B. Site Plan Broward County Water and Wastewater Services C. Elevations and Bay Location Broward County Water and Wastewater Services D. Property Owner Authorization Letter Broward County Water and Wastewater Services E. SEU Conditions Affadavit Broward County Water and Wastewater Services (20-SE-003) This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) XIII QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING XIV QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, SECOND READING XV UNFINISHED BUSINESS City of Lauderhill Page 12 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 10, 2020 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. City Attorney Hall announced in February, the Broward County Bar Association was recognizing and honoring the six black mayors of Broward County. The Mayors being honored were: Broward County Mayor Dale Holness, Pembroke Park Mayor Ashira Mohammed, Lauderdale Lakes Mayor Hazelle Rogers, Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam, West Park Mayor Eric Jones, and Lauderhill’s Mayor Ken Thurston. The event would take place on February 21, 2020, at the Broward County Jury Assembly Room 3320 at 11:00 a.m. Commissioner Campbell stated the R&B Reggae Classic featuring Old School, held the previous Saturday, was the first of two concerts at the Lauderhill Sports Complex. The next event would take place on April 25, 2020, and they hoped for a large turnout. He remarked the first event received good reviews, and they were looking forward to seeing attendees from Lauderhill and surrounding cities come out for this free concert, where they would experience good rhythms and good vibes. Commissioner Bates said only five days were left for the old school adult entertainment at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) on Saturday, February 15, 2020; the event would feature Regina Belle and Freddie Jackson, and the Old School Gang. Everyone should come out and have a good time, and leave the children at home, as this was a “grown people” party. Vice Mayor Berger commented the Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual SoLa Rum, Food & Wine Festival scheduled to take place on February 16, 2020, had been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstance; it would likely be rescheduled for April 25, 2020. He said there might be a venue change, moving from the LPAC to the old Target property on the corner of University Drive and Commercial Drive. Commissioner Campbell indicated April 25 was not a good date, as that was the date of the second R&B Reggae concert at the Lauderhill Sports Complex. Vice Mayor Berger stated he would pass that information to the Chamber. He wished everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day the coming Friday, which was Deputy City Clerk Nadia Chin’s birthday. To everyone he was unable to wish Happy Valentine’s Day, he apologized, but it was hard to reach everyone in a city the size of Lauderhill, but he appreciated everyone who reached out to him. Commissioner Grant echoed wishes for everyone to have a Happy Valentine’s Day. City of Lauderhill Page 13 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 10, 2020 Mayor Thurston thanked the Lauderhill Fire Rescue Department, as they hosted 174 children at their headquarters on NW 56th Avenue and showed them what it was to be a firefighter/paramedic. The children visited for three hours, had a meal, and it was a fantastic event; it was part of the Kids and the Power of Work (KAPOW) program. He indicated there were about a dozen firefighters who went into classrooms, teaching children about important aspects of going to work. The members of the City’s Fire Rescue Department and their staff members who volunteered in City schools were commended for their service to the community; the two schools represented in the recent event were Larkdale Elementary and Lauderhill Paul Turner. Mayor Thurston indicated on Sunday, February 9, 2020, the Mayor’s Jazz Picnic in the Park took place, and he wished to thank the City staff who agreed to work on a Sunday, as it was a great event that continued to show Lauderhill in a very positive light. Commissioner Campbell commented on the extent the hard work and efforts of Leslie and other City staff made sure the first R&B Reggae Classic concert at the Lauderhill Sports Complex was a success. He knew he took some things for granted after working with the City’s park personnel for many years, but he wished to state his appreciation for the extent to which they, in a few weeks, made sure the event was a success. He looked forward to working with them on the April event. City Attorney Hall informed the Commission that on Thursday, February 13, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, the following past chairs of the Broward Black Elected Officials (BBEO) would be honored: former Commissioner Levoyd Williams, Commissioner Margaret Bates, Mayor Eric Jones, and former Commissioner Carlton Moore. Attendees would engage in a night of culture, education, empowerment, food and networking. XIX ADJOURNMENT - 7:52 PM City of Lauderhill Page 14