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, March 28, 2022 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 Melissa P. Dunn Commissioner Denise D. Grant 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 March 28, 2022 After this agenda was published, the following changes were made: Presentations have been added: C. A LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FROM REPRESENTATIVE ANIKA T. OMPHROY (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Ordinances have been added: A. ORDINANCE NO. 22O-03-104: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CAPITAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $271,325.31; REFLECTING APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENTS TO VARIOUS REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS; PROVIDING VARIOUS BUDGET CODE NUMBERS; PROVIDING FOR ADJUSTMENTS TO PREPARE THE STRUCTURAL CONDITION SURVEY AND ASSESSMENT OF BRIDGES THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND TO COVER THE COSTS FOR THE WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Resolutions have been added: 12. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-03-64: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL SUPPORTING JUDGE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON’S NOMINATION TO THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT; PROVIDING THAT JUDGE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON’S JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND MAKES HER IMMINENTLY QUALIFIED TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER LAWRENCE “JABBOW” MARTIN). 13. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-03-65: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S 5-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022 THROUGH 2027, WHICH MAY BE UPDATED PERIODICALLY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). 14. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-03-66: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL ACCEPTING, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2022; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). 15. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-03-67: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING; AUTHORIZING THE PIGGYBACK OF THE FLORIDA SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION BID (FSA20-VEF14.02) TO REV RTC D/B/A HALL-MARK RTC FOR THE LEASE OR PURCHASE OF A 2022 HP-78 LADDER TRUCK ON AN E-ONE TYPHOON N. CHASSIS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $949,084.69; AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEASE OR PURCHASE OF A 2023 E-ONE TOP-MOUNT PUMPER ON AN E-ONE TYPHOON N. CHASIS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $706,381.60; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,655,466.29; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBERS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). 16. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-03-68: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING; AUTHORIZING THE PIGGYBACK OF THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GS-30F-0005R) BID TO EMERGENCY VEHICLES, INC. (EVI) FOR THE LEASE OR PURCHASE OF A 29 FOOT COMMAND POST UNIT AND A 2023 FREIGHT LINER M2 CHASSIS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $563,079.00; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBERS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). City of Lauderhill Page 1 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 28, 2022 17. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-03-69: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE LEASE FINANCING PROPOSAL FROM LEASING 2, INC. FOR VARIOUS FINANCING OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR THE LEASE/PURCHASE OF TWO (2) E-ONE FIRE TRUCKS AND/OR A MOBILE COMMAND UNIT; PROVIDING FOR AVAILABLE FINANCING UP TO A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,218,545.00; PROVIDING FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS SUBJECT TO CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW AND APPROVAL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE TERMS AND EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBERS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES SMITH). 18. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-02-46: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL STRONGLY ENCOURAGING BROWARD HEALTH TO BUILD A MEDICAL FACILITY IN CENTRAL BROWARD TO HELP MEET THE ACUTE NEEDS OF THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES IN CENTRAL BROWARD COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER LAWRENCE "JABBOW" MARTIN). 19. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-03-70: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA GRANTING THE SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER TO BROWARD HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP INC. , SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT AN OFFICE, MEDICAL, WITH CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE PRACTITIONER USE ON A 1.99 ± ACRE SITE LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS PARCEL A, BON-VALE PLAZA, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 92, PAGE 16 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY, MORE COMMONLY KNOW AS 7529-49 WEST OAKLAND PARK BLVD LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Resolutions have been removed: 2. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-02-52: A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 21R-11-257 TO AMEND THE CONTRACT WITH CIVICPLUS BASED UPON THE BIDS SOLICITED BY THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA) (GS-35F-0124U) TO ADD A SCOPE OF WORK TO INCLUDE DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR AN ADDITIONAL COST OF $4,331.05 FOR THE FIRST YEAR; PROVIDING FOR THE TOTAL FIRST YEAR COST FOR THE CIVICREC ONLINE RECREATION MANAGEMENT PLATFORM AND DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $24,611.45 FOR THE FIRST YEAR; APPROVING SUBSEQUENT YEARS SUBJECT TO BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION; THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBER; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). 13. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-03-65: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S 5-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022 THROUGH 2027, WHICH MAY BE UPDATED PERIODICALLY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). 14. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-03-66: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL ACCEPTING, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2022; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). 15. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-03-67: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING; AUTHORIZING THE PIGGYBACK OF THE FLORIDA SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION BID (FSA20-VEF14.02) TO REV RTC D/B/A HALL-MARK RTC FOR THE LEASE OR PURCHASE OF A 2022 HP-78 LADDER TRUCK ON AN E-ONE TYPHOON N. CHASSIS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $949,084.69; AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEASE OR PURCHASE OF A 2023 E-ONE TOP-MOUNT PUMPER ON AN E-ONE TYPHOON N. CHASIS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $706,381.60; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,655,466.29; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBERS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). City of Lauderhill Page 2 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 28, 2022 16. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-03-68: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING; AUTHORIZING THE PIGGYBACK OF THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GS-30F-0005R) BID TO EMERGENCY VEHICLES, INC. (EVI) FOR THE LEASE OR PURCHASE OF A 29 FOOT COMMAND POST UNIT AND A 2023 FREIGHT LINER M2 CHASSIS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $563,079.00; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBERS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). 17. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-03-69: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE LEASE FINANCING PROPOSAL FROM LEASING 2, INC. FOR VARIOUS FINANCING OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR THE LEASE/PURCHASE OF TWO (2) E-ONE FIRE TRUCKS AND/OR A MOBILE COMMAND UNIT; PROVIDING FOR AVAILABLE FINANCING UP TO A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,218,545.00; PROVIDING FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS SUBJECT TO CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW AND APPROVAL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE TERMS AND EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBERS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES SMITH). Resolutions have had title amended and legislation replaced: 6. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-03-58: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL DENOUNCING THE WAR AND THE ACTS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE; URGING RUSSIA TO VACATE THE UKRAINIAN TERRITORY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSION AS A WHOLE). The Revised City Commission Meeting Agenda begins on the next page and will reflect all of the changes explained above. City of Lauderhill Page 3 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 28, 2022 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 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 March 28, 2022, to REMOVE FROM THE TABLE Resolution No. 22R-02-46, and to move Presentation B to the first General Presentation item. 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 4 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 28, 2022 III CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Commissioner L. Martin, seconded by Vice Mayor M. Dunn, that this Consent Agenda was 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 IV APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING FOR FEBRUARY 28, 2022. Attachments: February 28, 2022 - 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 MEETING FOR FEBRUARY 28, 2022. Attachments: February 28, 2022 - City Commission Meeting Minutes These Minutes were approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) V PROCLAMATIONS / COMMENDATIONS VI SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. A PRESENTATION HONORING THE FABULOUS WOMEN OF LAUDERHILL (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER LAWRENCE “JABBOW” MARTIN). VII GENERAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES MAXIMUM) C. A LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FROM REPRESENTATIVE ANIKA T. OMPHROY (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER DESORAE GILES-SMITH). A. A PRESENTATION ACKNOWLEDGING CHAD JORDAN AND TEAM EUDAI FOR WINNING THE FTX CHARITY HACKATHON (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER LAWRENCE “JABBOW” MARTIN). B. A PRESENTATION ON ABANDONED, VACANT, AND DISTRESSED HOMES (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER DESORAE GILES-SMITH). XI QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS (IF NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) Mayor Thurston requested the Commission consider taking the Quasi-Judicial item, Resolution No. 22R-03-70, first on the agenda as the applicants had been waiting for the item to be heard. City of Lauderhill Page 5 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 28, 2022 There was a consensus from the Commission for the item to be heard first. 19. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-03-70: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA GRANTING THE SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER TO BROWARD HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP INC. , SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT AN OFFICE, MEDICAL, WITH CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE PRACTITIONER USE ON A 1.99 ± ACRE SITE LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS PARCEL A, BON-VALE PLAZA, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 92, PAGE 16 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY, MORE COMMONLY KNOW AS 7529-49 WEST OAKLAND PARK BLVD LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attachments: RES 22R-03-70 Special X - Broward Health AR 22R-03-70 Attachment A DRR 21-SE-019 Broward Health Medical Group Attachment B 21-SE-019 Broward Health Medical Group Affidavit Acting City Planner Molly Howson presented the subject special exception application on behalf of Dr. Shanna Rudy Stephen and the Broward Health Medical Group. Dr. Rudy Stephen operated a primary care office, serving the medical needs of all kinds to patients of all ages. The application was for a 2,900-square foot space within two bays at 7539-7541 West Oakland Park Boulevard, Lauderhill; the hours of operation would be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Vice Mayor Dunn sought additional information about the applicant’s medical practice, the vision, and the service the facility would provide the community. Mayor Thurston swore in all persons wishing to speak on the subject item. Dr. Rudy Stephen stated the goal of the subject clinic was to treat persons of all ages, providing them with general checkups, wellness exams, doing X-rays, bloodwork, etc., along with urgent care needs Vice Mayor Dunn asked how many employees the applicant anticipated having. Dr. Rudy Stephen replied, for the present, there would be two nurse practitioners, one medical assistant (MA), and she as the physician. Vice Mayor Dunn inquired as to the number of patients they anticipated seeing. Vera, office manager, stated their goal was to see patients ranging from children to seniors, so patients did not have to switch to another doctor as they aged. They accepted a wide variety of insurances, and with their operating hours, they anticipated seeing 80 to 90 patients a day. Commissioner Grant asked if, over time, they would consider adding more doctors. City of Lauderhill Page 6 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 28, 2022 Dr. Rudy Stephen answered yes. Commissioner Grant asked if Broward Health Medical Group was associated with Broward Health, Broward County. Dr. Rudy Stephen stated they were not. Commissioner Grant wished to know more about Dr. Rudy Stephen’s medical background. Dr. Rudy Stephen replied she was born and raised in Plantation, Florida, attending Parkway Middle and Stranahan High School, after which she attended University of Florida, then Meharry Medical School in Nashville, Tennessee, then did her pediatric training at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, returning to South Florida in 2017 after graduating, where she wished to practice. Mayor Thurston opened the discussion to the public. Winnie Mae Cooper, Lauderhill resident and president of the West Ken Lark Homeowners Association (HOA), asked about the exact location of the subject facility. Ms. Howson replied the location was 7539 to 7541 West Oakland Park Boulevard on the north side of Oakland Park Boulevard just west and across the road from the Lauderhill Sports Park. There were several medical offices in that area, but the City code had no distance separation requirement for medical offices, preferring for them to be grouped, thus offering a variety of medical services in a single area. A motion was made by Commissioner L. Martin, seconded by Vice Mayor M. Dunn, 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 VIII ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - FIRST READING (NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) (AS ADVERTISED IN THE SUN-SENTINEL) A. ORDINANCE NO. 22O-03-104: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CAPITAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $271,325.31; REFLECTING APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENTS TO VARIOUS REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS; PROVIDING VARIOUS BUDGET CODE NUMBERS; PROVIDING FOR ADJUSTMENTS TO PREPARE THE STRUCTURAL CONDITION SURVEY AND ASSESSMENT OF BRIDGES THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND TO COVER THE COSTS FOR THE WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). City of Lauderhill Page 7 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 28, 2022 Attachments: ORD 22O-03-104 Budget Adjustment 2022 AR 22O-03-104 Capital Budget Adjustment.pdf This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda on first reading to the City Commission Meeting, due back on 04/11/2022. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) IX ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND READING (NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) (AS ADVERTISED IN THE SUN-SENTINEL) 1. ORDINANCE NO. 22O-02-103: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDR) ARTICLE IV, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW, SECTION 3.1, VARIANCES; AMENDING ARTICLE VII, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CITY COMMISSION SERVES AS THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: REVISED-ORD-22O-02-103-LDR-Art. IV and VII Board of Adjustment.pdf AR 22O-02-103 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) X RESOLUTIONS (IF NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) 2. ITEM REMOVED 3. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-03-55: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SOFLO VOLLEYBALL ACADEMY, LLC. IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2022-002 FOR GIRLS YOUTH VOLLEYBALL PROGRAMMING; APPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND SOFLO VOLLEYBALL ACADEMY, LLC. TO PROVIDE VOLLEYBALL TRAINING, COACHING, AND LEAGUE COMPETITIONS AT PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY; PROVIDING TERMS, CONDITIONS AND FEES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER DESORAE GILES-SMITH). City of Lauderhill Page 8 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 28, 2022 Attachments: RES-22R-03-55-Bid-Agrmt-professional service - SoFlo Volleyball.pdf AR 22R-03-55 RFP-2022-002 Girls Volleyball 10-13-21 (1).pdf Professional Services Agrmt - Volleyball 2022.pdf Volleyball Ex A.pdf Volleyball Ex B fee2-15-22.pdf Volleyball COI 2022.pdf Vice Mayor Dunn noticed the contract term was for five years. Assistant City Attorney Angel Rosenberg responded all professional services agreements allowed a maximum of five years per bond, as this was the way they were written; they could not exceed five years for bond purposes. As some of the services provided could impact the bond, there was language at the very end of each contract specific to each bond. If issues arose with the service, contracts could be terminated. Vice Mayor Dunn observed it was $12.00 per student, and the City received ten percent of the revenue, while the organization kept 90 percent. Parks & Recreation Director Scott Newton stated they did 80/20, or 90/10 depending on the program and the revenue generated. Vice Mayor Dunn asked if the program would be at no cost to the City. Mr. Newton answered correct. A motion was made by Commissioner L. Martin, seconded by Vice Mayor M. Dunn, 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 4. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-03-56: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL EXPRESSING ITS DESIRE TO HONOR BUSINESSES THAT HAVE BEEN OPERATING IN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR 25 YEARS OR MORE; HONORING AND ENCOURAGING LONGEVITY IN BUSINESS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER DENISE D. GRANT). Attachments: RES-22R-03-56-Support-Longevity in Business AR 22R-03-56 Commissioner L. Martin expressed his support for the resolution but wished to know if standards would be established, as some businesses that operated in the City for 25 years or more were problematic for the City over the years. Thus, he wished to know what criteria was being used to select businesses to honor. City of Lauderhill Page 9 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 28, 2022 Commissioner Grant thought this a very good question, something staff and the Commission should work on putting in place, possibly in a workshop discussion. A motion was made by Commissioner L. Martin, seconded by Commissioner D. Grant, that this Resolution be tabled to the City Commission Workshop, due back on 4/18/2022. 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 5. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-03-57: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE MODIFICATIONS TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE ALREADY EXISTING POSITION OF PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-22R-03-57-Job Modification-Planning & Zoning Director.pdf AR 22R-03-57 Planning and Zoning Director 2022.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-03-58: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL DENOUNCING THE WAR AND THE ACTS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE; URGING RUSSIA TO VACATE THE UKRAINIAN TERRITORY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSION AS A WHOLE). Attachments: RES-22R-03-58-Denounce Violence Ukraine REVISED.pdf AR 22R-03-58 Commissioner Grant mentioned the subject issue was discussed at a previous Commission workshop, at which she advised a resolution would be coming forward on the matter. She asked for the resolution to be read into the record: City Attorney Hall read the resolution as follows: Resolution No. 22R 03 58: A resolution of the City Commission of the City of Lauderhill denouncing the war, and acts of violence against the Ukrainian people, urging Russia to vacate the Ukrainian territory; providing for an effective date. Whereas, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian military to invade the Ukraine air, land, and sea; and, Whereas, the armed conflict has taken a high toll on civilians, threatening their safety, resulting in many deaths, and creating a mass exodus of refugees; and, Whereas, the Ukrainian people are deserving of peace, and a sovereign state; and, Whereas, the City of Lauderhill denounced the war and acts of violence against the Ukrainian people; and, Whereas, the City of Lauderhill urges Russia to vacate the Ukrainian territory, and return it to a state of City of Lauderhill Page 10 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 28, 2022 peace. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City of Lauderhill that the City of Lauderhill, hereby, denounces the war and acts of violence against the Ukrainian people. Section 2) The City of Lauderhill urges Russia to vacate the Ukrainian territory and return it to a state of peace. Section 3) The resolution will take effect immediately upon its passage. Commissioner Grant informed the Commission a proclamation would be forthcoming, as there were a number of Ukrainian residents in Lauderhill, and there was an organization that would accept the proclamation on their behalf. A motion was made by Commissioner L. Martin, seconded by Commissioner S. 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 7. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-03-59: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL SETTLEMENT BETWEEN ANGELA VAN DEN BRINK AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ON BEHALF OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT PERONE AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,000.00 INCLUSIVE OF ATTORNEYS FEES AND COSTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-22R-03-59-SETT-AGT-Van Den Brink-Perone.pdf AR 22R-03-59 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 8. RESOLUTION 22R-03-60: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FINDING AND DECLARING THAT THE CONDITIONS IN THE SPECIFIED AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL MEET THE CRITERIA DESCRIBED IN FLORIDA STATUTES, SECTION 163.340(7)-(8) AS SLUM AND/OR BLIGHTED AREAS; PROVIDING THAT THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN SECTION 163.346 HAVE BEEN MET; FINDING AND DECLARING A NECESSITY FOR THE REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION, OR REDEVELOPMENT, OR COMBINATION THEREOF, OF THE SPECIFIED EXPANSION AREA TO BE INCLUDED IN THE LAUDERHILL STATE ROAD 7 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (“CRA”) GEOGRAPHICAL BOUNDARY; FINDING AND DECLARING A NEED FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE BOUNDARY AREA FOR THE STATE ROAD 7 CRA TO FUNCTION IN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL TO CARRY OUT THE REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES OF PART III, CHAPTER 163, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING SUPPORTING DATA AND ANALYSIS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS OF NECESSITY AND OF THE NEED FOR THE EXPANSION City of Lauderhill Page 11 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 28, 2022 OF THE BOUNDARY AREA OF THE STATE ROAD 7 CRA; REQUESTING THE DELEGATION OF POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES CONTAINED IN SECTION 163.410 TO THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE EXPANDED STATE ROAD 7 CRA BOUNDARY AREA; SUPPORTING THE MODIFICATION OF THE EXISTING STATE ROAD 7 CRA PLAN WITH BROWARD COUNTY TO EXPAND THE GEOGRAPHICAL BOUNDARIES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA TO ADD THE DESIGNATED ADDITIONAL AREAS SPECIFIC IN EXHIBIT “1”; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES 22R-03-60 Finding of Necessity Modification St Rd 7 CRA AR 22R-03-60 Lauderhill_FON_Final_092818_compressed.pdf RES 19R-10-246 Request to Expand CRA.pdf RES CRA-19R-10-18 Request Expansion of CRA.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 9. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-03-61: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL RESCINDING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 22R-02-50; APPROVING THE RANKING OF QUALIFIED FIRMS PURSUANT TO RFP #2021-026 FOR WHOLESALE AND RETAIL LOCKBOX SERVICES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE EVALUATION COMMITTEE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT TO BE PAID ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 401-917-3130; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES 22R-03-61 Rescind-Ranking Lockbox Services AR 22R-03-61 FINAL RANKING RFP 2021-026 WHOLESALES AND RETAIL LOCKBOX BANKING SERVICES.pdf RES 22R-02-50 Wells Fargo - Pricing Sheet ORIGINAL FILE NOTIFICATION This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 10. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-03-62: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL REVIEWING AND APPROVING THE YEARLY ADOPTION OF THE TITLE VI COMPLIANCE PLAN RELATIVE TO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL COMMUNITY BUS SERVICE PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE City of Lauderhill Page 12 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 28, 2022 (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES 22R-03-62 Title VI Transit Compliance Plan 2022 Yearly Adoption AR 22R-03-62 Annual TITLE VI Compliance Plan March 2022 Vice Mayor Dunn referred to page four, asking if the language indicated that, as well as verbal translations in Creole and Spanish, there would be written translations. Assistant Grants Manager Tameka Dorsett answered correct. Vice Mayor Dunn knew the City recently authorized a list of vendors capable of doing such translations. Ms. Dorsett affirmed this to be the case. Vice Mayor Dunn referred to page 11, stating goal three spoke about fighting discrimination in homeownership insurance, and one of the specific remedies proposed was to hold a community forum to review concerns for homeowners’ insurance rates, and their effect on home buying, a very huge issue at present. She asked if City staff had a forum already planned. Ms. Dorsett replied not currently, but they would moving forward. Vice Mayor Dunn wished to discuss the matter with City staff, as she was sure they received numerous calls from residents about homeowners insurance. On page 23, where it mentioned environmental justice in low-income populations, she noticed one of the suggestions was Public Works, the GIS manager, and the City planner would analyze environmental challenges, looking at social determinants of health, economic, and social effects. She wished to know if this would be an ongoing study. Ms. Dorsett answered yes; it would be an ongoing study. There were some changes that were needed to the plan, hence the reason for the subject resolution, so this would be done on an annual basis. Vice Mayor Dunn was pleased to know under the subject plan the study would be done on an ongoing basis, so the City could monitor the health of the community around various areas, noting this was something to be spearheaded by Ms. Dorsett’s department. Ms. Rosenberg added another reason to do the study on an annual basis was there were some federal agencies tied in with the subject initiative, and the Federal Transit Authority and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) required a yearly plan update, due to the many policy changes made each year. Vice Mayor Dunn thought she might be thinking of something different, as she expected the City to do a comprehensive assessment, looking at CDC data, the Social Vulnerability Index, etc. City of Lauderhill Page 13 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 28, 2022 Ms. Dorsett replied Vice Mayor Dunn was accurate, as the City would do this through the City’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Plan, and the Consolidated Plan, so the study would be done on an annual basis, and on a five-year basis. Vice Mayor Dunn remarked this would be helpful when the City sought future partners, funding, etc. She referred to page 24, noting the mandate was for the City to use minority, women-owned, and disadvantaged businesses, asking if when people signed up on the City’s vendor list, were these questions collected, as she was under the impression this information was not collected on the certificate of use (COU) application. City Manager Giles-Smith believed this was something Finance or purchasing staff would do, not the federal program. Vice Mayor Dunn understood; according to the federal program, they mandated the City to identify women-owned, minority-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises. Ms. Dorsett explained once the bid went out, the City staff collected data on the backend as well; as vendors were listed, staff had a list that documented if a business was a small business, black-owned, minority-owned, or if they were Section 3, as this was a requirement of the program, so the information was carried, just not collected up front. Typically, Purchasing staff had to ask those questions when a business applied to be placed on the vendors registration list, and using a spreadsheet, staff would sort through to see which vendor fell in which category. Vice Mayor Dunn noted, for example, on page 24, item B, it said the City would use affirmative action techniques to facilitate participation by placing qualified small and minority businesses, and women-owned business enterprise on the City’s solicitation list. She asked how staff would go about doing that if they were not collecting the data on the front end. Ms. Dorsett replied the Grants Department only collected such data on the backend. Vice Mayor Dunn thought this was something that should be looked at. Ms. Dorsett commented it did state in the regulations the City had to show its best efforts to ensure the data was being collected. Vice Mayor Dunn wondered if it was the City’s best effort doing it in the current manner. Ms. Dorsett said the information was not being asked up front, as the information in the bid documents indicated no preference, because the City could not show local preference, but it was stated that the City encouraged small businesses to apply for City grants. Vice Mayor Dunn understood, but the subject policy said City staff would place City of Lauderhill Page 14 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 28, 2022 qualified small, minority, and women-owned business enterprises on the City’s solicitation list. Deputy City Manager/Finance Director Kennie Hobbs indicated staff could incorporate collecting the data on the front end into the new process. With the recent roll out of the new small business enterprise (SBE) and local business preferences, the City had to collect additional data, so staff would revisit the City’s application to ensure all the relevant questions were asked of businesses to get the information needed to ensure the City was in compliance with the grant requirements. A motion was made by Commissioner L. Martin, seconded by Commissioner S. 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 11. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-03-63: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL ACCEPTING THE UTILITIES EASEMENT DEDICATIONS AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FROM JAMES GUERRERO AND SILVIA REALES AND THE VILLAS OF INVERRARY HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC. TO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL REGARDING INGRESS AND EGRESS TO 5717 LIME HILL ROAD, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA 33313 FOR SEWER SYSTEM FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, ACCESS AND MAINTENANCE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES 22R-03-63 Easements - 5717 Lime Hill Road - Sewer AR 22R-03-63 Lime Hill Utility Easement-Owner.pdf Lime Hill Temp Const Easement-Owner.pdf Villas of Inverrary HOA-Utility & Temp Construction Easements.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 12. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-03-64: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL SUPPORTING JUDGE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON’S NOMINATION TO THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT; PROVIDING THAT JUDGE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON’S JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND MAKES HER IMMINENTLY QUALIFIED TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER LAWRENCE “JABBOW” MARTIN). City of Lauderhill Page 15 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 28, 2022 Attachments: RES 22R-03-64-Support of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.pdf AR 22R-03-64 Commissioner L. Martin asked for the resolution to be read into the record. City Attorney Hall read the subject resolution into the record as follows: Whereas, on February 25th, 2022, President Joe Biden nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve as the 116th Associate judge on the United States Supreme Court; and, Whereas, Judge Jackson was born in Washington, D.C. and was raised in Miami, Florida; and, Whereas, Judge Jackson attended Harvard University for college and law school; and, Whereas, Judge Jackson, in her professional career, worked as a public defender; and, Whereas, President Obama nominated Judge Jackson to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in 2012, and she was confirmed with bipartisan support in 2013; and, Whereas, President Biden nominated Judge Jackson to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, and she was again confirmed with bipartisan support. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Lauderhill, Florida, that the City Commission of the City of Lauderhill strongly supports Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s appointment to become the 116th Associate Judge on the United States Supreme Court. Section 2) The City Commission of the City of Lauderhill acknowledges that Judge Jackson is eminently qualified to serve as an Associate Judge on the United States Supreme Court; Section 3) The City Commission of the City of Lauderhill, hereby, requests the United States Senate take immediate action to confirm Judge Jackson’s nomination to become an Associate Judge on the United States Supreme Court; Section 4) Provided that a copy of this resolution shall be provided to the President of the United States, and to the United States Senate. A motion was made by Commissioner L. Martin, seconded by Vice Mayor M. Dunn, 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 13. ITEM REMOVED 14. ITEM REMOVED 15. ITEM REMOVED 16. ITEM REMOVED 17. ITEM REMOVED RESOLUTION NO. 22R-02-46 WAS TABLED ON FEBRUARY 28, 2022. 18. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-02-46: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL STRONGLY ENCOURAGING BROWARD HEALTH TO BUILD A MEDICAL FACILITY City of Lauderhill Page 16 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 28, 2022 IN CENTRAL BROWARD TO HELP MEET THE ACUTE NEEDS OF THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES IN CENTRAL BROWARD COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER LAWRENCE "JABBOW" MARTIN). Attachments: RES-22R-02-46-Support-Broward Health Medical Facility.pdf AR 22R-02-46 Broward Health Facility Location Distances.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) XII QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING XIII QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, SECOND READING XIV UNFINISHED BUSINESS XV OLD BUSINESS XVI NEW BUSINESS XVII COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC OFFICIALS SHALL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY BEFORE ADJOURNMENT City Attorney Hall thanked Parks & Recreation Assistant Director Daphne Dyer for doing a great job raising his children through the City’s Parks & Recreation programs, while she was doing a great job raising her own child. Vice Mayor Dunn mentioned on the morning of March 28, 2022, the Lauderhill Fire Department hosted a very nice meet and greet for the women in their department, so in celebration of Women’s History Month, she wished to publicly thank all the women in the City’s fire services for all they did. On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 5:00 p.m., they would go to the Lauderhill Police Department, to which her colleagues were invited. Commissioner S. Martin reminded residents in east Lauderhill within the borders of 441 and Sunrise Boulevard, NW 49th Avenue, and NW 26th Street there would be a community meeting at the Sadkin Center at 6:00 p.m. Unfortunately, the HOA president for the community passed away, and the aim was to revive the HOA, enable community leaders and community engagement, getting residents active in their neighborhoods. Commissioner L. Martin mentioned St. George Park recently received a new, covered basketball court, and a revitalized playground. Using photographs, he showed in the last few weeks, some person(s) vandalized these amenities, showing little respect for the hard work and dedication of the community. He hoped the people in the community saw the vandalism, as they constantly asked the City to replace or upgrade amenities, but this was the type of behavior taking place in City of Lauderhill Page 17 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 28, 2022 City parks. He asked them to share this information with other community members, and speak to youths in the area about such behavior. Someone lit fireworks on the new basketball court and burnt part of the court; he thanked the company for coming back to fix it, as the court had not yet opened for use. He said community leaders and residents needed to encourage residents to do the right thing, so if they saw something, they should say something. Parks & Recreation staff were doing their best to fix what they could, but the community should not have to deal with such behaviors. Commissioner L. Martin mentioned the Lauderhill 55 Plus Walking Program, stating they went out to West Wind Park the previous week, and set up a tent intending to encourage people to sign up to start walking, and they signed up over 30 people in about one to two hours. Hopefully, they could build that coalition of people interested in the Mayor’s exercise program, as such initiatives only enhanced what City’s parks had to offer. He said it was engaging to see the type of conversation they had with residents, and he encouraged his colleagues to put up a tent at various City’s parks, as they would be surprised at the people they would run into. Commissioner S. Martin stated a few months prior his cousin was murdered, encouraging the City’s police to act, as he recognized some of the tags and names in the pictures Commissioner L. Martin showed; they were associated with nefarious persons. Commissioner L. Martin noted the vandalism was already addressed, but staff still had the pictures they could forward to the Police, and Parks & Recreation staff. Commissioner Grant thanked the Parks & Recreation Department staff, her colleagues and all City staff who participated in putting on the Sports Advancing Kids Education (S.A.K.E.) Awards; pictures from the event were still being gathered, so they would be shown at the next meeting. She said the event was well attended and received, and she believed the children, coaches, volunteers, and parents had great fun. The quarterly food truck roll took place with a great turnout, and she thanked everyone for their support, noting only the ice cream food truck did not sell out. On March 31, 2022, the Unity in the Community event would take place, at which staff from the fire and police departments would be out in the community; they typically made it a great success. The last event was in Cypress Hollow, a gated community, and the community really appreciated the effort; they were able to engage with many residents. City Manager Giles-Smith mentioned a special honor was placed on Lauderhill, as the City was proud to announce the nomination of its own Chief of Police Constance Stanley as one of South Florida’s most powerful and influential black business leaders of 2022 by Legacy Magazine. Chief Stanley was nominated for this prestigious award for both her professional and civic achievements; her profile would be included in the Legacy South Florida magazine’s power issue published on April 17, 2022, as an insert in the Sun Sentinel. The MIA Media Group planned to host their award ceremony, where Russell Motley, Associate Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, would present Chief Stanley with a beautiful plaque. She announced on April 2, 2022, 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Ilene Lieberman Botanical Park, 3801 Inverrary Park, the City would host Jammin’ in the Park, where Michel’le, Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, Old Skool Gang, and Blade Martin & the Sons of David would perform; the event would be hosted by Traci Cloyd, with music by City of Lauderhill Page 18 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 28, 2022 DJ Big Man Kelly. Everyone was invited to bring their lawn chairs, and have a great time; food trucks would be present, and the proceeds of the event would go toward supporting the City’s Fore Life golf program for the Lauderhill youths. Vice Mayor Dunn reminded everyone African dance classes were given at the Sadkin Center, asking Mr. Newton to provide a preview at the next Commission meeting of the fitness classes offered at all City parks. Samuel Wilkerson, Lauderhill resident, stated, on behalf of Broward Estate/St. George, he spoke with CJ about the vandalism at their park, where he went regularly with his grandchildren. He spoke to some parents and teenagers in the community, getting the word out to them, and he would mention the situation at their next HOA meeting. Mayor Thurston said the City would be bringing back the green series; the first session would take place on Thursday, March 31, 2022, and it would be moved to Veterans Park where they would do some gardening. They would build a box, into which participants could grow their plants over the four-event series. He said anyone interested in gardening should come out, as it was free to join, and refreshments would be served at the beginning of the session. The next Jazz Picnic in the Park, which catered to a more mature audience, would take place on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at the Ilene Lieberman Botanical Gardens from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. He noted this was a free event to which everyone was invited to bring their lawn chairs and refreshments. His Move with the Mayor initiative was now at two City locations: St. George Park on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m., and at the Sadkin Center on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. led by Ms. Dyer. In the green series, on April 23, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., there would be a scavenger hunt and Arbor Day giveaway; as Lauderhill was an All-America City, one of the required actions was to honor Arbor Day, and host a related function; the event was free for all ages, and the flyer would be posted on the City’s website for further information. Mayor Thurston mentioned his Move with the Mayor Soca Step would take place on Friday, April 15, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at the Lauderhill Sports Park; this was a free event led by Coach Kamal from Tailored Fitness. XVIII ADJOURNMENT - 8:25 PM City of Lauderhill Page 19