City Commission Meeting

City of Lauderhill City Commission Chambers at City Hall 5581 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderhill, FL, 33313 www.lauderhill-fl.gov Meeting Minutes - Final Monday, November 29, 2021 6:00 PM Attend via phone: Dial 1-312-626-6799 & Meeting ID: 923 2127 8679 Attend via Computer: https://www.colvcm.com City Commission Meeting LAUDERHILL CITY COMMISSION Mayor Ken Thurston Vice Mayor Denise D. Grant Commissioner Melissa P. Dunn Commissioner Lawrence Martin Commissioner Sarai Martin Desorae Giles-Smith, City Manager Andrea M. Anderson, City Clerk Earl Hall, City Attorney City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 29, 2021 After this agenda was published, the following changes were made: I Ordinances have been removed: 2. ORDINANCE NO. 21O-11-154: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 11, TO CREATE ARTICLE IV, ENVIRONMENTAL, PROHIBITING THE USE OF POLYSTYRENE, NON BIODEGRADABLE DISPOSABLE OR SINGLE USE PLASTIC FOOD SERVICE PRODUCTS BY CITY VENDORS; PROHIBITING THE USE OF POLYSTYRENE, NON BIODEGRADABLE DISPOSABLE OR SINGLE USE PLASTIC FOOD SERVICE PRODUCTS ON CITY PROPERTY; BANNING THE INTENTIONAL RELEASE OF BALLOONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER MELISSA P. DUNN). II Resolutions have been removed: 20. RESOLUTION 21R-11-272: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE RANKING OF QUALIFIED FIRMS PURSUANT TO RFP #2021-033 FOR LANGUAGE TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE EVALUATION COMMITTEE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000.00; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). III Resolutions have had title amended and legislation replaced: 16. RESOLUTION NO. 21R-11-268: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE SEPTEMBER 1, 2012 SOLID WASTE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE PARTICIPATING COMMUNITIES; PROVIDING FOR THE RENEWAL OF TERM FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE (5) YEARS THROUGH JULY 2, 2028; PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). IV Resolutions have had backup added: 22. RESOLUTION NO. 21R-11-274: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL ACCEPTING, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). The Revised City Commission Meeting Agenda begins on the next page and will reflect all of the changes explained above. City of Lauderhill Page 1 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 29, 2021 I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Thurston called to order the Regular City Commission Meeting at 6:00 PM. Mayor Thurston explained, though Governor DeSantis suspended certain restrictions, the City remained under a state of emergency due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Due to the challenges of the virus, the City of Lauderhill continued to hold hybrid, virtual governmental meetings to allow the public to participate remotely. The City Commission would have a quorum physically present at its meetings at City Hall, along with staff, following the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for facial coverings, social distancing, and public gatherings. Anyone experiencing issues viewing and/or participating in Commission meetings should contact IT Director Douglas Downs. The City Commission and staff appreciated the public’s patience and cooperation during such difficult and ever-changing times. II ROLL CALL Present: 5- Vice Mayor Melissa P. Dunn,Commissioner Denise D. Grant,Commissioner Lawrence Martin,Commissioner Sarai Martin, and Mayor Ken Thurston ALSO PRESENT: Desorae Giles-Smith, City Manager Earl Hall, City Attorney Constance Stanley, Police Chief Andrea M. Anderson, City Clerk III COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (AND RESPONSES TO THE PUBLIC, IF THE TIME PERMITS DURING THIS PORTION OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION) IV ADJOURNMENT (NO LATER THAN 6:30 PM) I CALL TO ORDER OF REGULAR MEETING II PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG FOLLOWED BY GOOD AND WELFARE III ELECTION A. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR. Vice Mayor Grant stated her serving as the City’s vice mayor over the last year had been a tremendous experience; though she happily served in this capacity, she did not think she did many things differently. It was all about the work and taking care of the Lauderhill community, and along with serving as a leader of the community, she was happy and grateful to serve as vice mayor. She wished to nominate Commissioner S. Martin to serve as Lauderhill’s next vice mayor; all three newly elected City commissioners did very great work to date, and Commissioner S. City of Lauderhill Page 2 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 29, 2021 Martin illustrated his commitment to the City in 2018 when he sought election to serve on the Lauderhill City Commission, and she thought he would do an exceptional job as vice mayor, as he had while serving in the U.S. Military. He demonstrated diplomacy, serving on the steering committee for Inverrary community, and the Trailblazers. Commissioner L. Martin echoed Vice Mayor Grant’s sentiments regarding Commissioner S. Martin; he went on to nominate Commissioner Dunn to serve as vice mayor, as she, too, did exceptional work in the Lauderhill community. Vice Mayor Grant mentioned finding it a difficult task to decide on which of her colleagues to nominate as vice mayor, so she took a poll of 300 persons in the community, claiming the majority of the respondents wished Commissioner S. Martin to be appointed as the City’s next vice mayor. Commissioner S. Martin said he was honored to hear the fine words Vice Mayor Grant said about him. Mayor Thurston closed the nominations for vice mayor. A roll call on both nominees resulted in the following: Mayor Thurston Commissioner Dunn Commissioner Dunn Commissioner Dunn Commissioner L. Martin Commissioner Dunn Vice Mayor Grant Commissioner S. Martin Commissioner S. Martin Commissioner S. Martin Mayor Thurston stated Commissioner Dunn would serve as Lauderhill’s next vice mayor. Vice Mayor Dunn expressed appreciation for being selected as the next vice mayor, thanking Commissioner L. Martin for his nomination. She was 100 percent committed to continuing her work of serving the people of Lauderhill first, believing the opportunity to serve as the City’s vice mayor would only enhance her ability to serve. HOUSEKEEPING A motion was made by Commissioner L. Martin, seconded by Commissioner S. Martin, to ACCEPT the Revised Version of the City Commission Meeting Agenda for November 29, 2021. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Vice Mayor M. Dunn, Commissioner D. Grant, Commissioner L. Martin, Commissioner S. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston Abstain: 0 IV CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Commissioner L. Martin, seconded by Commissioner S. Martin, that this Consent Agenda was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Lauderhill Page 3 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 29, 2021 Yes: 5- Vice Mayor M. Dunn, Commissioner D. Grant, Commissioner L. Martin, Commissioner S. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston Abstain: 0 V APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. MINUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING FOR NOVEMBER 8, 2021. Attachments: November 8, 2021 - City Commission Meeting Minutes These Minutes were approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) VI PROCLAMATIONS / COMMENDATIONS VII SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS VIII GENERAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES MAXIMUM) A. A PRESENTATION OF TEA TIME WITH SENIORS (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER DENISE D. GRANT). Attachments: Presentation A (As Referenced Within Minutes) (Tea Time) IX ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - FIRST READING (NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) (AS ADVERTISED IN THE SUN-SENTINEL) 1. ORDINANCE NO. 21O-11-153: AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE NO. 19O-10-146; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 19, TAXATION AND FINANCE, ARTICLE III, AD VALOREM, SECTION 19-46, TO INCREASE THE ADDITIONAL SENIOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION UP TO $50,000 FOR ELIGIBLE PERSONS AND TO ADOPT AN ADDITIONAL LONG-TERM SENIOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR THE AMOUNT OF THE ASSESSED VALUE FOR ELIGIBLE PERSONS; AMENDING SECTION 19-41, LEVY, TO UPDATE THE CURRENT MILLAGE RATE IN EFFECT PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: Ord-21O-11-153-Amend Senior Homestead Exemption to $25,000 & no long-term exemption.pdf AR 21O-11-153 Fla. Stat. 196.075 HB 597-Homestead Exemption 65+.pdf Commissioner L. Martin remarked on addressing the needs of some of the City’s seniors, recently there was a tax forum addressing taxes in Lauderhill. The subject City of Lauderhill Page 4 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 29, 2021 ordinance was to update ordinance language for actions the City already took as part of its positive approach to increase the number of tax exemptions afforded the City’s senior residents. He noted the City intended taking an additional step, whereby, senior residents who lived in their homes for at least 25 years, met a certain age and income requirement, and had met the house value requirement would be completely exempted from paying property taxes. City Manager Giles-Smith remarked the latter action would help Lauderhill’s senior population, as for those seniors who qualified for the proposed program the exemption could actually reduce the taxable value of their home on their County tax bill. Assistant City Attorney Angel Petti-Rosenberg explained the City currently had in effect an additional senior Homestead Exemption of $25,000.00, and the proposed action via the subject ordinance would increase the standard senior exemption to $50,000.00, and the additional action the City would soon enact added a second prong called a long-term exemption that had additional requirements for which senior residents must qualify. Specifically, the latter would require the senior homeowner to be at least 65 years old; they had to have lived in the house as a permanent homestead resident for at least 25 years; the just value of the home could not exceed $250,000.00; and the entire household income level could not exceed $20,000.00, though this figure changed in January of each year. She noted, if all these requirements were met for the long-term exemption, the senior homeowner was exempt from the full taxable value. The tax year when the long-term exemption went into effect was determined by the Broward County Property Appraiser and the State Department of Revenue. Typically, when the City did exemptions that affected non-ad valorem taxes, the City had until December 31 to put the ordinance into effect, and send it to the Broward County Property Appraiser. Ms. Petti-Rosenberg indicated when the City’s legal staff was finalizing the subject ordinance, the statute on homestead read differently, as the language said December 1, which she did not notice until the language was being finalized; as December 1 was the next day, there was no way to have a second reading before that deadline. She sent the proposed ordinance to the Property Appraiser, and the latter indicated to her the City could not receive an extension, and they said they would take the matter to the State Department of Revenue to determine if an alternate solution was possible. If no other solution was found, then the subject ordinance would not take effect until the calendar tax year beginning January 2023. Commissioner L. Martin reiterated the City was putting measures in place to provide additional relief for its senior homeowners, but it was up to the Broward County Property Appraiser, and the State Department of Revenue as to when it took effect. The hope was for the subject exemptions to take effect January 2022, but due to restraints beyond the City’s control, it might not take effect until January 2023, but it would take effect eventually. He remarked City staff would get the information out to the community, contacting senior homeowner residents to ensure they were aware of additional exemptions that would become available to them if they qualified. Vice Mayor Dunn sought clarification that, with the subject ordinance, the City’s senior homeowner residents were entitled to receive up to $50,000.00 Homestead Exemption, and if they lived in their homes for over 25 years, were 65 years of age City of Lauderhill Page 5 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 29, 2021 and older, with a just home value of $200,000.00 or less, and their entire household income was $20,000.00 or less, they would literally pay zero property taxes. Ms. Petti-Rosenberg affirmed this was the case. Vice Mayor Dunn wished to know what was meant by “just value” of the home. Ms. Petti-Rosenberg responded the amount of the just value of a property was listed on a homeowner’s tax bill in the just value column; the just value of the home was the taxable value; all these figures were set by the County not the City. Mayor Thurston opened the discussion to the public. Robert Crum, 3601 NW 7th Place, Lauderhill, stated he was excited the City was taking steps to take care of its seniors, as being in the real estate business, he witnessed seniors losing their homes to investors, so it was good that the City sought to mitigate that problem via lowering their property taxes. He questioned the $20,000.00 entire household income cap as one of the qualifiers for long-term tax exemption; many programs available to residents tended to be missed because of such caps, and a total household income of $20,000.00 or less seemed very low. He questioned if it were possible for the total household income for the program to be increased to allow more Lauderhill seniors to actually take advantage of the program. Ms. Petti-Rosenberg replied, unfortunately, the $20,000.00 income cap was set by the State Department of Revenue, hence its being placed as such in the City’s ordinance; she reiterated the amount of the cap was set by the State in January of each year, so it was controlled by neither the City nor the County. A motion was made by Commissioner L. Martin, seconded by Vice Mayor M. Dunn, that this Ordinance be approved on first reading to the City Commission Meeting, due back on 12/13/2021. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Vice Mayor M. Dunn, Commissioner D. Grant, Commissioner L. Martin, Commissioner S. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston Abstain: 0 2. ITEM REMOVED 3. ORDINANCE NO. 21O-11-155: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE IV, CITY COMMISSION, SECTION 2-157, AGENDA, LIMITING THE NUMBER OF PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS TO BE PLACED ON CITY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDAS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR KEN THURSTON). Attachments: ORD-21O-11-155-Code-2_157-City Commission Meeting Agendas-Limit on Items.pdf AR 21O-11-155 City of Lauderhill Page 6 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 29, 2021 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda on first reading to the City Commission Meeting, due back on 12/13/2021. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 4. ORDINANCE NO. 21O-11-156: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE II, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 3, RETIREMENT, PART 3, POLICE PENSION PLAN AND TRUST FUND, SECTION 2-79, SERVICE RETIREMENT BENEFIT; AMENDING SECTION 2-80(c), BUY-BACK FOR MILITARY OR PRIOR POLICE SERVICE; AMENDING PROVISIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT TERMS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: ORD-21O-11-156-Code-2-79 & 2-80 police CBA amendments.pdf AR 21O-11-156 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda on first reading to the City Commission Meeting, due back on 12/13/2021. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) X ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND READING (NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) (AS ADVERTISED IN THE SUN-SENTINEL) 5. ORDINANCE NO. 21O-11-150: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE IV, CITY COMMISSION, SECTION 2-170, PROCLAMATIONS; TO ADD A PROVISION REGARDING KEY TO THE CITY AWARDS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR KEN THURSTON). Attachments: ORD-21O-11-150-Code-2-170-Key to the City.pdf AR 21O-11-150 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. 21R-10-241: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA INDICATING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY TO ISSUE TAX-EXEMPT REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE CERTAIN COSTS OF ACQUIRING ONE OR MORE PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN ITS BOUNDARIES TO ULTIMATELY BE IMPROVED AND OPERATED BY THE CITY FOR PUBLIC PARK AND/OR OTHER RECREATIONAL PURPOSES AND TO USE A PORTION OF THE City of Lauderhill Page 7 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 29, 2021 PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES PAID OR INCURRED PRIOR TO THE DATE OF ISSUANCE THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attachments: RES-21R-10-241-Reimbursement Resolution -Land Park Acquisition.pdf AR 21R-10-241 Property Acquisition (version 2).pdf Presentation Land Draft 10-18-21 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 21R-11-259: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE LETTER OF INTENT BETWEEN LAUDERHILL MARKETPLACE, LLC. AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL REGARDING THE CITY’S INTENT TO PURCHASE AN APPROXIMATE 5.87 ACRE VACANT PARCEL OF THE LAND LOCATED GENERALLY AT THE CORNER OF STATE ROAD 7/U.S. 441 AND N.W. 11th PLACE, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FOR THE PURCHASE PRICE OF $3,348,500.00; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND/OR HER DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SALE AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-21R-11-259-Letter of Intent to Purchase - Lauderhill Marketplace last parcel.pdf AR 21R-11-259 Marketplace LOI 11-9-21.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 8. RESOLUTION NO. 21R-11-260: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPOINTING VARIOUS MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD BY THE INDIVIDUAL CITY COMMISSIONERS AND BY THE CITY COMMISSION AS A WHOLE FOR VARIOUS TERMS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). City of Lauderhill Page 8 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 29, 2021 Attachments: RES-21R-11-260-Brd-Code-appts.Various individual & as a whole 2021.pdf AR 21R-11-260 Code Enforcement Board List Freeman, Barbara Henry, Antoinette Gayle, Richard Bynes, Sherry Blackburn. Charles Rich, Dorothy Palmisano, Debi Rodgers, Denise Ladwig, Kelly Clark, Jerod Rawls, Demetria Barnes, Kidson Ms. Petti-Rosenberg informed the Commission two appointments to the Code Enforcement Board were needed by the Commission as a whole, referring to the list of eight persons in the backup who expressed an interest in serving on the Code Enforcement Board. Commissioner Grant said Antoinette Henry or “Candy” was the person she intended to appoint to the subject Board, so she should not be on the list. Ms. Rosenberg explained the names listed as A, B, C, and D appointments were already appointed to the Board by the Commission. She first went through the names of the persons already appointed by individual members of Commission as follows: Richard Gayle was appointed as an alternate by Mayor Thurston for a one-year term; Barbara Freeman was appointed as a regular member by Commissioner L. Martin for a three-year term; Sherry Bynes was appointed as an alternate by Commissioner L. Martin for a one-year term; and Antoinette “Candy” Henry was appointed by Commissioner Grant for a three-year term. To fill the two slots for appointment by the Commission as a whole, she read the eight names into the record as follows: Charles Blackburn, Dorothy Rich, Debbie Palmisano, Denise Rodgers, Kelly Ladwig, Jerod Clark, Demetria Rawls, and Kidson Barnes. Commissioner Grant asked if anyone on the candidate listed were in attendance; if they were, she wished them to say a few words before the Commission made their selection. Vice Mayor Dunn believed Ms. Rawls previously sought to serve the City on several of its advisory boards. Mayor Thurston mentioned being told by staff none of the candidates were attending remotely. City of Lauderhill Page 9 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 29, 2021 Commissioner L. Martin recommended the appointment of Dorothy Rich and Kidson Barnes. Charles Blackburn, Lauderhill resident, mentioned being a member of the Code Enforcement Board for eight or nine years and believed he served diligently, regularly attending meetings, and serving the City to the best of his ability; he asked to be reappointed. He belonged to the Citizen Observer Patrol (COP) program, and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), and he wished to continue serving on the subject board, taking into account his years of experience serving and making decisions that were in the City’s best interest. Ms. Petti-Rosenberg indicated Mr. Blackburn was appointed by the Commission as a whole, and served a three-year term that expired, adding that Dorothy Rich, too, had been appointed by the Commission as a whole, and both persons wished to be reappointed. Commissioner L. Martin asked if any other Code Enforcement Board member fell into the same situation as Ms. Rich and Mr. Blackburn. Dorothy Rich, Lauderhill resident, stated she served on the Code Enforcement Board for some time, as she enjoyed serving the City and previously served on several other City boards, and as she lived and worked in Lauderhill, she sought reappointment. Commissioner Grant inquired about Ms. Rawls’s efforts to serve on various City boards. Vice Mayor Dunn responded she applied to serve on a number of City advisory boards, but she was not selected to serve, sometimes due to more longtime residents the Commission was more familiar with being selected, as Ms. Rawls was a newer resident to Lauderhill. Ms. Rawls looked for opportunities to serve the City, and she recalled in a conversation with Ms. Rawls, she mentioned having public administration experience, being a young professional, and though not previously selected, Ms. Rawls continued to express an eagerness to serve the City. Ms. Petti-Rosenberg mentioned it appeared there were some alternate positions still vacant that needed to be filled by individual Commission member appointments. For example, Vice Mayor Dunn’s alternate position on the subject board was currently vacant. Vice Mayor Dunn appointed Ms. Rawls as her alternate. A motion was made by Commissioner D. Grant, seconded by Mayor K. Thurston, that this Resolution be approved as presented, adding the names for the following appointments: Demetria Rawls as Vice Mayor Dunn’s alternate appointee, and the reappointment of Charles Blackburn and Dorothy Rich by the Commission as a whole. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Vice Mayor M. Dunn, Commissioner D. Grant, Commissioner L. Martin, Commissioner S. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston Abstain: 0 City of Lauderhill Page 10 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 29, 2021 City Attorney Hall stated City Manager Giles-Smith wished agenda item 20 removed from the agenda. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 21R-11-261: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FLORIDA AWARDING BIDS TO CIVITAS, LLC. AND BROWARD COUNTY MINORITY BUILDERS COALITION, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000.0O TO PROVIDE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE FEDERAL AND STATE HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS PURSUANT TO RFP 2021-032; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBER(S); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-21R-11-261-Proposal-Civitas & MBC-Program Mgmt HUD.pdf AR 21R-11-261 ORIGINAL FILE NOTIFICATION Civitas- Lauderhill - TA Proposal RFQ # 2021-032-MBC This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 10. RESOLUTION NO. 21R-11-262: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AWARDING A BID TO SHOWPASS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $85,000.00, IN ACCORDANCE WITH RFP 2021-043, TO PROVIDE TICKETING/BOX OFFICE SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT FOR EVENTS AT THE LAUDERHILL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-21R-11-262-bid-Showpass-LPAC.pdf AR 21R-11-262 ORIGINAL FILE NOTIFICATION FINAL RANKING RFP 2021-043 LPAC TICKETING SOFTWARE RFQ-2021-043_LPAC-Showpass This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 11. RESOLUTION NO. 21R-11-263: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE REINSTATMENT AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF HOME PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE City of Lauderhill Page 11 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 29, 2021 HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 EXTENDING THE PROGRAM THROUGH MARCH 31, 2022; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-21R-11-263-Agrmt-HOME Housing Rehabilitation FY 19-20.pdf AR 21R-11-263 First Amendment REVISED HOME ILA Lauderhill FIRST REHAB FY2019 (1).pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 12. RESOLUTION NO. 21R-11-264: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EMERGENCY REPAIR TO BRIDGE C-13 AND RAILING BY G. BATISTA ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $76,300.00 AS A RESULT OF DAMAGE CAUSED BY A MOTORIST RESULTING IN A DANGER TO THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE AREA; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY WILL SEEK RESTITUTION FROM THE INDIVIDUAL WHO CAUSED THE DAMAGE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-21R-11-264-Emergency Repair-Canal Bridge & Railing.pdf AR 21R-11-264 Emer Purchase Approval Form_Bridge C-13 Repair at Inverrary Blvd_11 15 2021.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 13. RESOLUTION NO. 21R-11-265: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE REINSTATMENT AND THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF HOME PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019 EXTENDING THE PROGRAM THROUGH MARCH 31, 2022; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-21R-11-265-Agrmt-HOME Third Amdnt Housing Rehabilitation FY 18-19.pdf AR 21R-11-265 REVISED Third Amendment HOME Housing Rehab Lauderhill FY 2018 (1).pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 14. RESOLUTION NO. 21R-11-266: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE City of Lauderhill Page 12 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 29, 2021 REINSTATMENT AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF HOME PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE HOMEBUYER PURCHASE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 EXTENDING THE AGREEMENT THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2022; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-21R-11-266-Agrmt-HOME Homebuyer Purchase Asst FY 19-20.pdf AR 21R-11-266 First Amendment REVISED - HOMEBUYER ASSIST ILA Lauderhill DPA FY2019 (1).pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 15. RESOLUTION NO. 21R-11-267: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVING DISCRETIONARY FUNDING DONATIONS; MAKING A LEGISLATIVE DETERMINATION BY THE CITY COMMISSION AS A WHOLE THAT THE DONATIONS SERVE A PUBLIC PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR DENISE D. GRANT). Attachments: RES-21R-11-267-Donation-Vice Mayor Grant 11-21.pdf AR 21R-11-267 University of Tampa Registration - Justin Smith.pdf Reynolds-Letter Confirming Registration.pdf Commissioner Grant mentioned the Environ Homeowners’ Association (HOA) requested funds from members of the Commission, including her, for a community event to take place on December 11, 2021. Additionally, she spoke with two young men that were Lauderhill residents and were going off to college, so monies to help them would be sent directly to their school accordingly. Ms. Petti-Rosenberg worked with her on these two initiatives to ensure the various City policies and procedures were followed, so she desired her colleagues support. Mayor Thurston sought clarification these were funds Commissioner Grant wished to provide. Commissioner Grant answered yes. A motion was made by Commissioner D. Grant, seconded by Commissioner L. Martin, that this Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Vice Mayor M. Dunn, Commissioner D. Grant, Commissioner L. Martin, Commissioner S. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston Abstain: 0 16. RESOLUTION NO. 21R-11-268: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY City of Lauderhill Page 13 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 29, 2021 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE SEPTEMBER 1, 2012 SOLID WASTE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE PARTICIPATING COMMUNITIES; PROVIDING FOR THE RENEWAL OF TERM FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE (5) YEARS THROUGH JULY 2, 2028; PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-21R-11-268-ILA-2nd Amendment solid waste.pdf AR 21R-11-268 Revised 2nd Amendment to 2012 Solid Waste ILA - City of Lauderhill.doc.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 17. RESOLUTION NO. 21R-11-269: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL; PROVIDING FOR AUTOMATIC AID OF FIRE RESCUE SERVICES; PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS; AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-21R-11-269-ILA-Fire Rescue Automatic Aid Nearest Unit.pdf AR 21R-11-269 Fire Automatic Aid-Nearest Unit -APR-10-27-21 Clean.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 18. RESOLUTION NO. 21R-11-270: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FLORIDA APPROVING THE PROPOSAL OF CIVITAS, LLC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.0O TO PROVIDE STATE AND FEDERAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONSULTING SERVICES PURSUANT TO RFP 2021-041; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGE CODE NUMBER; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-21R-11-270-Proposal-Civitas Technical Consultant-HUD.pdf AR 21R-11-270 ORIGINAL FILE NOTIFICATION CIVITAS PROPOSAL City of Lauderhill Page 14 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 29, 2021 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 19. RESOLUTION NO. 21R-11-271: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE LIST OF QUALIFIED LICENSED GENERAL CONTRACTORS IN RESPONSE TO RFQ #2021-044 TO PROVIDE SUBSTANTIAL HOME REPAIRS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CITY’S RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, CHAPTER 287 (CCNA) 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, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-21R-11-271-List-Qualified GC-Residential Rehab Program.pdf AR 21R-11-271 BID RESULTS 2021-044 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 20. ITEM REMOVED 21. RESOLUTION NO. 21R-11-273: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE, DAMAGED, INOPERABLE AND SURPLUS VEHICLES IN THE MOST COST EFFECTIVE AND FAVORABLE MANNER PURSUANT TO CITY CODE SECTION 2-143; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-21R-11-273-surplus obsolete equipment 2021 #2.pdf AR 21R-11-273 Surplus Disposal Vice Mayor Dunn noticed the resolution stated furniture, but the list in the backup included cars, so she sought clarification from staff; she wished to better understand the process of how the City disposed of cars, where they went, etc. Deputy City Manager/Finance Director Hobbs commented the usual process was for the City to auction off vehicles; this was done in a number of ways, including using an auction houses or eBay; normally auction houses were used. The money went into the General Fund to offset the cost to maintain, repair and/or replace City vehicles. Vice Mayor Dunn noticed the use of the term “items of furniture”, though the only items listed were vehicles. City of Lauderhill Page 15 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 29, 2021 Ms. Petti-Rosenberg explained where it stated furniture in the second “Whereas” clause, it was a typographical error, as it should say vehicle, as it did in the language throughout the resolution; the surplus equipment was comprised only of vehicles for auction. She recommended amending the language to remove the word furniture and equipment, replacing them with “surplus vehicles” in line with the items listed in the backup. Vice Mayor Dunn asked for a breakdown of the departments from which the vehicles to be auctioned came. Mr. Hobbs responded they were primarily police vehicles, along with some Utilities, and Public Works Vice Mayor Dunn made a motion to amend the language in Resolution No. 21R-11-273 as recommended above by Ms. Petti-Rosenberg, seconded by Commissioner L. Martin. The vote was as follows: Vice Mayor Dunn Yes Commissioner Grant Yes Commissioner L. Martin Yes Commissioner S. Martin Yes Mayor Thurston Yes Mayor Thurston opened the discussion to the public. Mr. Crum remarked there were many single mothers and young adults in Lauderhill in need of a vehicle, wondering if it was possible to give priority in the auction of the vehicles to Lauderhill residents before they went up for auction to the general public that would include entities outside Lauderhill. City Attorney Hall responded, currently, the City had no policy limiting the auction of vehicles to Lauderhill residents, but if this was the desire of the City Commission, staff could research the possibility, and bring the matter back in the form of an ordinance to allow for the action. Mr. Hobbs added the City used a procedure that allowed the general public to participate in the auction; there was nothing in place to allow the auction to be first or only available to City residents; his staff and he would research the matter and bring the findings back to the Commission. Commissioner L. Martin indicated a similar matter came up in his discussion with Ms. Giles-Smith and Mr. Hall, where he asked them to explore a number of options that allowed the City to facilitate making vehicles for auction available to serve Lauderhill residents. Mayor Thurston received no further input from the public. Vice Mayor Dunn wondered if the matter should be tabled to a future Commission meeting. City Manager Giles-Smith stated the Commission’s approval of the subject item City of Lauderhill Page 16 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 29, 2021 was to approve the list of surplus vehicles, but this did not mean the auction had to take place immediately. City Attorney Hall affirmed, per City ordinance, once the Commission approved the list of surplus vehicles, there was no requirement for the City to send them to auction at any specific time. A motion was made by Commissioner L. Martin, seconded by Vice Mayor M. Dunn, that this Resolution be approved as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Vice Mayor M. Dunn, Commissioner D. Grant, Commissioner L. Martin, Commissioner S. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston Abstain: 0 22. RESOLUTION NO. 21R-11-274: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL ACCEPTING, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-21R-11-274-CAPER 2020-21.pdf AR 21R-11-274 DRAFT 2020 CAPER 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) 23. RESOLUTION NO. 21R-11-275: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA GRANTING ATISSO MEDICAL CENTER, LLC A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT AN OFFICE, MEDICAL, WITH CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE PRACTITIONER USE ON A 2.05 ± ACRE SITE LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS SUNRISE PROFESSIONAL CENTER CONDOMINIUM UNIT 219 PER CDO BK/PG: 40983/1208 ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 40983, PAGE 1208 OF THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2331 N.W. 40TH AVENUE/NORTH STATE ROAD 7, UNIT 219 LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City of Lauderhill Page 17 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 29, 2021 Attachments: RES-21R-11-275-Special X - Atisso Medical.pdf AR 21R-11-275 DRR (21-SE-018) Atisso Medical Center, LLC.pdf A. Application submittal, Atisso Medical Center.pdf B. Letter to the City of Lauderhill-Dr. Sainvil-11102021.pdf C. Floor Plan, 2331 NW 40 AVE Unit 219.pdf D. Inventory of Fixtures and Equipment.pdf E. Affidavit of Conditions, (21-SE-018) Atisso Medical Center.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 24. RESOLUTION NO. 21R-11-276: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA GRANTING A+ MEDICAL CENTER, LLC A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT AN OFFICE, MEDICAL, WITH CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE PRACTITIONER USE ON A 2.05 ± ACRE SITE LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS SUNRISE PROFESSIONAL CENTER CONDOMINIUM UNIT 219 PER CDO BK/PG: 40983/1208 ,ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 40983, PAGE 1208 OF THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2331 N.W. 40TH AVENUE/N STATE ROAD 7, UNIT 219 LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attachments: RES-21R-11-276-Special X - A+ Medical AR 21R-11-276 DRR 21-SE-015 A + Medical Center LLC.pdf A. Application submittal A+ Medical Center.pdf B. Letter to the City of Lauderhill-Dr. Sainvil-11102021 (1).pdf C. Floor Plan, 2331 NW 40 AVE Unit 219 (1).pdf D. Letter of Authorization.pdf E. Affidavit of Conditions, (21-SE-015) A + Medical Center.pdf 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 XVI OLD BUSINESS City of Lauderhill Page 18 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 29, 2021 XVII NEW BUSINESS XVIII COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC OFFICIALS SHALL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY BEFORE ADJOURNMENT City Attorney Hall remarked it was a pleasure working with Commissioner Grant as vice mayor for the past year, and he looked forward to working with Vice Mayor Dunn in a similar capacity in the coming year. He wished to thank everyone who reached out to his family and him recently to offer their condolences; their kind words of encouragement were greatly appreciated, especially those who stepped forward and kept things going; to them he gave a special thank you. Vice Mayor Dunn said they were concluding Cohort 3 of Lauderhill Shines; Cohort 2 had a pitch competition, and Cohort 3 would host a holiday bazaar, similar to an old-fashioned Christmas market. The event would take place just outside City Hall on December 18, 2021, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; it was a great opportunity for everyone to come out and do their holiday season shopping, knowing when they purchased from the vendors, they included new Lauderhill business. She said Santa Claus would be in attendance, so families could bring their children to take photographs with Santa. Open enrollment for Cohort 4 would begin Wednesday, December 1, 2021, and business owners had the opportunity to apply; businesses enrolled in Cohorts 1 through 4 had the chance to, potentially, compete to pitch their business before Shark Tank member Daymond John; this was an amazing opportunity for businesses to get the support of the entire City, helping them to scale or start their business in Lauderhill. Vice Mayor Dunn said a Health and Housing Resource Fair, in collaboration with the St. George/Broward Estates HOA, would take place on Sunday, January 30, 2022, with more details to follow; this would be a Lauderhill Health and Prosperity Partnership initiative. She mentioned all the nominations were in for the Lauderhill Heroes Health and Prosperity Partnership fundraiser coming up in February 2022, and those selected would be notified by the end of the present week; the photoshoot would be done on December 10, 2021. She congratulated everyone who was nominated, stating some nominees received nominations by seven or eight people. Commissioner S. Martin congratulated Vice Mayor Dunn, stating he looked forward to working with her in her capacity as vice mayor. Commissioner L. Martin stated taking place in the awesome community of St. George/Broward Estates the coming Saturday was the Jazz in the St. George Park event, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Rodney Baltimore would be the MC, along with Chico the Virgo, both of Hot 105, along with food trucks and other vendors. He invited the community to come out and meet their neighbors, and people from across the City of Lauderhill who rarely ventured into east Lauderhill were invited to come out and share the word with other members in their neighborhood about what was happening in in that community, where they had one of the most up and coming parks in the City. All members of the City Commission were encouraged to attend the event as well as share information on the event with those inside and outside Lauderhill. The official opening of their community center would take place 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., rolling into the Jazz event at 4:00 p.m., where there would be fabulous surprises for everyone. Each member of the Commission would receive City of Lauderhill Page 19 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 29, 2021 five VIP passes for their guests, along with their own pass, and the VIP area would be set up in front of the stage with each Commission member having their own area; everyone was required to bring their own chairs. The HOA members afforded the Commission 20 slots to share with community members and leaders, and some of the trailblazers who would be recognized at the opening of the event. Attendees should bring their lawn chairs and coolers, as there was a great lineup that included local talent, some coming home to perform. Commissioner Grant congratulated Vice Mayor Dunn, stating she looked forward to working with her. She welcomed Mr. Hall back, adding he was very much missed; Ms. Petti-Rosenberg did a good job in his absence. The Synagogue of Inverrary Chabad and the City of Lauderhill wished to invite the community to the menorah lighting; this was the third year this event was taking place; the first day of Hanukkah was Sunday, November 28, 2021, and the last day was Monday, December 6, 2021. She noted the City had a very strong Jewish community and the menorah lighting event would take place at City Hall, so she welcomed all Lauderhill representatives to come out to celebrate with the Synagogue of Inverrary on December 1, 2021, the fourth night of Hanukkah, beginning at 5:30 p.m.; pizza and doughnuts would be served. She mentioned the food truck roll taking place on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.; it would be the Christmas edition, and they looked forward to everyone having an amazing time. Mr. Hobbs elaborated the event would be holiday themed with five food trucks attending, and entertainment would include a live band, with one of the performers from the Jazz Under the Stars event performing; a DJ would play music in between the breaks of the live entertainment. He said there would be a paint station for the children, along with a decoration station, and the fire department agreed to have a vehicle present for residents to view. The event was 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm. in the area outside the Commission Chambers. Commissioner Grant added the event times were to accommodate working persons who left work after 5:00 p.m. City Manager Giles-Smith stated University Hospital and Medical Center changed its name to HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital; the facility was in the same location and provided the same great services. She stated the City’s toy giveaway would be held on December 20, 2021, and toys were being accepted presently at all locations, including Joy’s Roti Delight, any City’s fire stations, City Hall, the police station, City parks, the golf course, community centers, and Lauderhill Historic Museum; the toys dropped off at these locations would be part of the City’s toy giveaway. Anyone knowing any Lauderhill resident in need of toys for their children could register on the City’s website at Lauderhill-fl.gov/toys, and City staff would add them to the City’s program to make sure their children received toys. City Manager Giles-Smith told Mr. Hall that, oftentimes everyone at the City did not get the chance to tell him how much they cared about him, so she wished him to know he was greatly cared for by everyone at the City. Commissioner Grant asked where the actual toy giveaway event would take place. City Manager Giles-Smith said it would be at Joy’s Roti Delight. City of Lauderhill Page 20 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 29, 2021 Mayor Thurston invited anyone available to come out and move with him at his Move with the Mayor initiative at St. George Park on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m., noting they had a professional trainer leading the exercises for an hour. He said it was making a big difference in the community. He thanked Commissioner Grant for her service as vice mayor over the last year, and wished newly appointed Vice Mayor Dunn all the success in her service as vice mayor to Lauderhill. He would continue to pray for Mr. Hall. 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