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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, June 27, 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 June 27, 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 Commissioner S. Martin arrived at 6:15 PM. 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 Vice Mayor M. Dunn, seconded by Commissioner D. Grant, to ACCEPT the Revised Version of the City Commission Meeting Agenda for June 27, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4- Vice Mayor M. Dunn, Commissioner D. Grant, Commissioner L. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston Abstain: 0 City of Lauderhill Page 1 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 27, 2022 Off Dais: 1- Commissioner S. Martin 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: 4- Vice Mayor M. Dunn, Commissioner D. Grant, Commissioner L. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston Abstain: 0 Off Dais: 1- Commissioner S. Martin IV APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. MINUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING FOR JUNE 13, 2022. Attachments: June 13, 2022 - City Commission Meeting Minutes These Minutes were approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) V PROCLAMATIONS / COMMENDATIONS A. A PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 2022 AS CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER DENISE D. GRANT). VI SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. A PRESENTATION FROM BROWARD COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS JOE SCOTT (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: City of Lauderhill City of LauderhillV2 VII GENERAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES MAXIMUM) A. ITEM REMOVED VIII ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - FIRST READING (NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) (AS ADVERTISED IN THE SUN-SENTINEL) A. ORDINANCE NO. 22O-06-120: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINAINCES CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE II, OFFICERS AND City of Lauderhill Page 2 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 27, 2022 EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 3, RETIREMENT, PART 1, FIREFIGHTERS PENSION FUND, SECTION 2-41, DEFINITIONS, AND SECTION 2-54, DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN (DROP) TO IMPLEMENT THE CHANGES CONTAINED IN THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: ORD-22O-06-120-ORDINAINCE-Fire DROP-21-24 CBA.pdf AR 22O-06-120 20220708 Lauderhill Fire - 2021 CBA Impact This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda on first reading to the City Commission Meeting, due back on 07/11/2022. (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-06-116: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE IV, CITY COMMISSION, SECTION 2-170, PROCLAMATIONS; AMENDING 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-22O-06-116-Code-2-170-Key to the City Amendment.pdf AR 22O-06-116 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 2. ORDINANCE NO. 22O-06-117: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDR) SCHEDULE A, LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS, ADDING A DEFINITION FOR “MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT”; AMENDING ARTICLE III, ZONING DISTRICTS, SECTION 3.8, MIXED USE ZONING DISTRICTS, TO CREATE SUBSECTION 3.8.1, MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; AMENDING SUBSECTION 5.15.A; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: ORD-22O-06-117-LDR-3.8-MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.pdf AR 22O-06-117 Vice Mayor Dunn sought clarification on information provided in the backup. Specifically, page three listed prohibited uses for the subject area; it stated medical City of Lauderhill Page 3 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 27, 2022 marijuana healthcare establishments, asking if this meant other healthcare establishments, such as doctors’ offices, would be allowed. Acting City Planner Molly Howson answered yes; currently, doctors’ offices were an allowed use with an approved special exception from the Commission, and the same applied if the business was a controlled substance provider. If the provider currently held a special exception use to prescribe controlled substances, they could add medical marijuana cards without coming back to the City Commission for approval; if they did not already hold a special exception to prescribe controlled substance, they were prohibited from prescribing medical marijuana cards. She stressed this was only regarding the issuance of the medical marijuana cards, not the distribution of medical marijuana itself, as the ordinance focused on doctors prescribing controlled substances, including medical marijuana, not actually dispensing them. Vice Mayor Dunn noted the proposed ordinance prohibited studios, asking how studios, such as dance studios, were defined. Ms. Howson explained dance studios, under the City code, were considered an instructional dance use; in the subject instance, studio referred to their use for music production, stating staff found there were, at times, negative impacts due to their late-night operations, noise nuisance, etc. to residential uses in close proximity to studios. Vice Mayor Dunn wondered if the ordinance’s language on studios could be clearer. Ms. Howson indicated the definition of studio was the same as it was in the City’s Land Development Regulations (LDR), and it did not include studios for photography, dance instruction, karate instruction, etc. Vice Mayor Dunn referred to page five in the backup, where it mentioned recreational amenities; she assumed tot lot meant a park for children. Ms. Howson affirmed tot lot meant children’s playground. A motion was made by Commissioner L. Martin, seconded by Commissioner D. Grant, that this Ordinance be approved on second reading. 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 3. ORDINANCE NO. 22O-06-118: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDR) ARTICLE IV, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW REQUIREMENTS, SECTION 1.8, REVOCATION, SUSPENSION OR MODIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENT ORDER OR PERMIT; AMENDING SECTION 4.11, POST-APPROVAL REVIEW OF SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER AND CONDITIONS TO PROVIDE THAT HEARINGS REGARDING REVOCATION, SUSPENSION OR City of Lauderhill Page 4 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 27, 2022 MODIFICATION OF SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDERS SHALL BE HELD BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: REVISED-ORD-22O-06-118-LDR-Art. IV-Special Exception revocation process APR Draft #2 - 5-10-22.pdf AR 22O-06-118 Vice Mayor Dunn mentioned item 181(e) on page two where it spoke about public health, safety, and welfare, and not constituting a nuisance, asking how those conditions were determined, recalling the recent case of the scrap yard use where the City decided it was a public nuisance. She wondered if it were possible to adjust the language, so it could be used if needed in the future. Ms. Howson indicated the current code language pertained to general development orders; it did not distinguish between a special exception use or a regular use. The purpose of the language amendment was to clarify the distinction between the two to ensure special exception development orders came before the Commission for review, modification, approval, revocation, etc. versus going to the Planning & Zoning Board only. She noted, in reference to subsection (e), as with the other uses noted, they were all based on the need for a special exception to be granted, as for each special exception use, there was a list of conditions for approval. For City special exceptions, those conditions were listed more specific in relation to the type of business, and whether it could result in criminal activities, and other actions that would result in negative impacts. She was unsure of the need to add more language to (e), as the language detailing the conditions was already very specific. Commissioner L. Martin remarked there was language in the proposed ordinance that spoke to orders being held before the Commissioner who granted them; as a stickler for how language read, he preferred there to be no reference to a specific member of the Commission, as they might not be serving at the time an issue arose. Assistant City Attorney Angel Petti-Rosenberg confirmed her staff adjusted the language and forwarded it to the City Clerk’s Office for inclusion in the backup, adding the intent of the language referred to the City Commission as an entity, not to specific members of the Commission sitting at the time of the vote. A motion was made by Vice Mayor M. Dunn, seconded by Commissioner L. Martin, that this Ordinance be approved on second reading. 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. ORDINANCE NO. 22O-06-119: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 11 1/2, HOUSING, ARTICLE III, CONDOMINIUMS, TO CREATE SECTION 11 1/2½-52 City of Lauderhill Page 5 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 27, 2022 THROUGH 11 1/2½-53, THE “CONDOMINIUM AND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT,” ESTABLISHING REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CONDOMINIUM, MULTI-FAMILY HOMEOWNERS AND COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATIONS WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY COMMISSIONER SARAI “RAY” MARTIN). Attachments: ORD-22O-06-119-Code 11 1-2-Condo Mgmt Registration Database 2022.pdf AR 22O-06-1119 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) X RESOLUTIONS (IF NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) 5. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-06-128: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVINGING THE NON-EXCLUSIVE AND PERPETUAL UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT GRANTING A 20-FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT FROM THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL TO BROWARD COUNTY; PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-22R-06-128-Easement-utility Broward County.pdf AR 22R-06-128 Utility Easement - City of Lauderhill v2_6.14.22.pdf County Legal Description and Map.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 5A. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-06-130: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE LIST OF QUALIFIED TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVICE FIRMS IN RESPONSE TO RFQ #2022-033 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-22R-06-130-List-Qualified Temp Employ Firms.pdf AR 22R-06-130 BID RESULTS TEMPORARY EMPL.pdf PRICE SHEETS City of Lauderhill Page 6 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 27, 2022 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 5B. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-06-131: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL CITY COMMISSION APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND VARIOUS CITIES REGARDING THE SALE OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AS ALPHA 250; GRANTING AN ADDITIONAL EXTENSION OF TIME TO SELL DATE TO OCTOBER 11, 2023 AND PROVIDING THE SWWG GROUP ADDITIONAL TIME TO CONDUCT ITS WORK; PROVIDING FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-22R-06-131-Agrmt-3rd Amendment to Settlement Agreement - RRB Asset Solid Waste Litigation.pdf AR 22R-06-131 Third Amendment to RRB Settlement Agreement [county signed].pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) XI QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS (IF NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) Mayor Thurston collectively swore in all persons wishing to speak on the following quasi-judicial item. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-06-129: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA GRANTING THE SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER TO 441 ARTHOUSE/MATTHEW JACOCKS, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT A COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT WITH 245 MULTI-FAMILY UNITS LOCATED IN THE TRANSIT ORIENTED CORRIDOR (TOC) ON A 4.7 ± ACRE VACANT SITE LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS PARCEL 1: A PORTION OF TRACT “A”, LAUDERHILL SHOPPES NO. THREE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT 82, PAGE 3 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY AND PARCEL 2: A PORTION OF TRACT “A”, LAUDERHILL SHOPPES NO. THREE LOTS ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT 82, PAGE 3 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY, LESS THAT PORTION OF SAID TRACT “A”, LYING NORTH OF WESTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF PARCEL “A” PHILLIPS LAUDERHILL, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 76, PAGE 12 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY AND AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City of Lauderhill Page 7 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 27, 2022 Attachments: RES-22R-06-129-Special X - 441 Arthouse.pdf AR 22R-06-129 DRR( 21-SE-002) DRR 441 Arthouse Final 21-SE-020_Arthouse Conditions Affidavit REVISED - Signed Vice Mayor Dunn wished to know the percentage of rental units compared to that of homeownership in Lauderhill. City staff responded 65 percent rental versus 35 percent homeownership. Vice Mayor Dunn observed along the subject corridor there was another rental property coming online by the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC), wondering at the number of rental units on that property. Ms. Howson believed it was the Le Parc development that had about 309 units. Vice Mayor Dunn mentioned another rental development along N University Drive and W Commercial Boulevard, asking how many rental units were expected there. Ms. Howson said the proposed number was about 510 rental units. Vice Mayor Dunn questioned if there were any future residential developments for homeownership. Ms. Howson affirmed there was currently a site plan approval for a 66-unit townhouse community on the north end of NW 55th Avenue, south of McDonald’s and Checkers in the vacant lot across from Stonebridge Gardens. There were also infill homes being built by the Lauderhill CRA, which would total about 30 single-family homes when all construction was completed. She noted there were proposed townhome units for purchase just west of Cricket Club, and north of Plantation Tabernacle Church on Sunrise Boulevard, east of NW 47th. Vice Mayor Dunn remarked, with the addition of the proposed rental development, the City’s percentage of rentals would increase over that of homeownership, and this concerned her. She understood the need for residential development in Lauderhill, but she strongly favored residential developments that promoted homeownership; she knew members of the Commission had the chance to speak individually to the applicant. Hope Calhoun, the applicant’s representative, pointed out the subject application before the Commission was only for the special exception change of use; that is, in accordance with the City’s code, a special exception approval was needed for residential construction on the subject site, whether for rental or purchase. The applicant proposed a multifamily development of rental units, along with a level of commercial use; along the subject corridor, and for the subject parcel, the applicant performed market studies, and based on those results, it was determined the proposed residential use was best suited to the parcel, and it was consistent with surrounding residential uses. The applicant had other residential uses coming to Lauderhill, some rental, some for purchase, but regarding the subject development, the applicant believed it would serve as a catalyst for other uses along the subject City of Lauderhill Page 8 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 27, 2022 corridor. Ms. Calhoun asked that the proposed special exception application be approved by the Commission. Vice Mayor Dunn noted in the backup on item four, under Planning Analysis, paragraph two, economic benefits or liability, it stated the applicant sought tax abatements, and other developmental incentives. Acting Planning & Zoning Director Zachery Davis-Walker explained the applicant would meet with Finance staff to specifically discuss tax abatements later in the week with regard to granting entitlements specific to the special exception use. He noted site planning, and the development agreement that would go with the tax abatements would take place at a later time, and only with City Commission approval. City Attorney Hall added the tax abatements was a separate matter that would come before the Commission at a later time when they reviewed the development agreement. The approval of the subject special exception use application did not obligate the City to grant tax abatements to the applicant. Ms. Howson concurred, stating the mentioning of tax abatements in the proposed application was to make the Commission aware of the applicant’s intention to request them at a later time. Deputy City Manager/Finance Director Kennie Hobbs affirmed staff had cursory conversations with the applicant pertaining to tax abatements, and those discussions would continue, and staff would, ultimately, present the request to the City Manager for review, and approval to go froward to the City Commission for consideration. Vice Mayor Dunn wished to know if she approved the proposed mixed-use special exception application, would it apply only to the specific development. Ms. Howson replied the proposed application was only for the specific parcel; mixed-use development was already allowed on the subject parcel by special exception. Commissioner Grant asked for staff’s recommendation for the proposed development. Ms. Howson indicated staff recommended approval of the subject project; staff was excited about the quality of the product, particularly as it related to other proposed mixed-use development coming before City staff for the subject site. The applicant/ developer was coming to the table with sizeable units, quality amenities, and an upgraded design. She stated staff’s approval was contingent on the results of traffic studies, site planning, etc. Commissioner Grant questioned if staff believed the proposed development would be complementary to the adjacent entertainment district. Ms. Howson answered yes, and it fell right in line with Broward County’s intent for the 441 corridor, and the applicant was working to include artists’ living spaces, City of Lauderhill Page 9 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 27, 2022 which would be a wonderful complement to the arts and entertainment district just a block and a half south of the subject site. Commissioner Grant wished to know what would standout in the subject development compared to similar uses in the area. Ms. Howson replied the look, such as the quality of the amenities and landscaping, and the amount of greenspace. Commissioner Grant understood the importance of homeownership in Lauderhill, but it was important to consider the location of the residential product, as the proposed development differed from the residential products found in, for example, St. George or Inverrary. The City desired development best suited to promote the viability of its arts and entertainment district, and the proposed residential development would work quite well, attracting young families and professionals, and the inclusion of the mixed-use element facilitated a very high-end product, something desired in Lauderhill. The reality was there was a housing shortage, and in the current economic climate, many people were unable to qualify for homeownership, as they tried to recover financially and otherwise from the effects of the COVID 19 pandemic. Commissioner Grant thought having the option of renting in the subject area was a good thing. Commissioner S. Martin mentioned his concerns in the subject area, where there were already challenges regarding high crime due to a densely populated area that included two existing condominium complexes nearby, gas stations, and a convenience store. He was initially opposed to putting in more residential density, and in his discussions with Ms. Calhoun, she assured him the applicant’s product were high-end rentals, which he could accept with the inclusion of certain conditions, one pertaining to security. Ms. Calhoun said the applicant was willing to work with the City, as there was a neglected easement in the area, and he wished that easement to be properly maintained, and the applicant should install security cameras connected with the City’s Police Department (PD) in all vulnerable areas. Additionally, language should be inserted that said at no time in the future the subject rental apartments would be converted to condominiums, and that the property would remain professionally managed at all times. Ms. Calhoun confirmed the applicant agreed to include language regarding security as requested by the City, maintenance of the subject easement, and for the property to remain a high-end, rental apartment complex under professional management. Ms. Howson indicated the Development Review Committee (DRC) responsible for reviewing the site plan had a voting member from the Lauderhill PD, so he would look at the stie plan for CPTED (crime prevention through environmental design) features. Commissioner L. Martin commented, as a lifelong resident of the City, he witnessed the changes in the subject area over the years, and the subject development was one of the scenarios in which he applauded the developer for taking steps to develop in an area with known challenges, and working to do something that would be an engine in driving new business to the area. In his City of Lauderhill Page 10 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 27, 2022 conversations with the applicant and Ms. Calhoun, mention was made of their interest in expanding their footprint in some of the surrounding properties that bordered the area, with the intent of continuing to move that process forward. The City made a commitment to NW 38th Avenue being Lauderhill’s downtown corridor, taking the steps needed to attract people to that corridor, and the applicant’s development was an opportunity to bring people into that area who would support that space. Commissioner L. Martin expressed concern to Ms. Calhoun about the need to continue working with the City of Lauderdale Lakes, situated across the street to the north; he knew the City had no control over what that city did, but staff should keep them apprised of what Lauderhill was doing from an economic development standpoint. He thought the product the applicant planned for the subject parcel was high quality, and would come to fruition with the continued efforts of City staff working with the applicant. This was an opportunity for that corridor to have something positive to drive further redevelopment in this area of the City. He was a realist when it came to requiring anyone to commit to doing something for infinity, particularly in light of how aspects of the country evolved over time, so he could accept some form of long-term commitment by the applicant. He wondered if the Urban Land Institute (ULI) study commissioned by the City found the proposed use of the subject parcel suitable for the general area. Ms. Howson affirmed it did for the general area, reiterating the County encouraged such development along the 441 corridor. Mr. Davis-Walker concurred, stating the County promoted the development of mixed-density uses to address the need for more low-income, affordable, workforce housing; if the applicant was amenable, this would give them additional units. The parcel sat in the County’s transit oriented corridor (TOC), which was designated a finite number of units, and if the applicant allocated a number of units to affordable housing, the County’s formula would not only allow the applicant to increase its number of units, but prevent the City’s allocation of units from decreasing. Commissioner L. Martin felt it would be a win/win for all stakeholders. City Manager Giles-Smith shared Vice Mayor Dunn’s concerns regarding the City’s ratio of rental to homeownership, and the need to increase Lauderhill’s owner-occupied housing. However, she recognized, in South Florida the need for rental housing continued to grow, and in order for the City’s workforce to live in attractive housing they could enjoy, and in close proximity to an entertainment district, the subject development helped achieve this goal, and even helped spur additional development/redevelopment of surrounding apartment complexes. Mayor Thurston liked the project; including all the reasons articulated by Ms. Howson, and he thought it would upgrade the whole community. Vice Mayor Dunn asked the City Manager and her staff to present a plan for the City to increase owner-occupied housing in Lauderhill; a community with such a high percentage of rentals was being set up to fail, as more rentals increased the likelihood of a transient population, thereby decreasing the impact in other areas. She desired further knowledge on the tax abatements and incentives for the subject project, and she hoped the applicant would consider how to hire locally, conduct City of Lauderhill Page 11 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 27, 2022 business with local contractors, and how to become a good corporate citizen by investing in the community. Commissioner S. Martin mentioned the City had a challenge with its first responders with regard to police and fire personnel, and if there were any incentives the applicant could build into the proposed development, where these City employees could reside either free or at a reduced rate, so they continued working at the City. The City would definitely appreciate any efforts on the applicant’s part to hire locally, and with regard to improving the City’s homeownership percentage, he believed it was approved under item four on the consent agenda with the Condominium Transparency Act. The act sought to enforced a few more rules by which condominium associations must operate, and the attempt to discourage investors, and encourage more owner-occupied units, moving toward the goal of future purchasers qualifying for Florida Housing Administration (FHA) financing. Commissioner L. Martin wished to be transparent in his position on the City’s increasing its percentage of owner-occupied housing, stating the City had very little greenspace left for new development, with 80 to 90 percent of it already taken, including: the old Kmart parking lot; the lot on W Commercial Boulevard going toward Pine Island Road; the piece on Rock Island Road going toward N University Drive; and the CRA’s infill projects. For the City to do anything substantial to improve its homeownership, it would be necessary to use the only greenspace left in Lauderhill, the golf course property in Inverrary. He acknowledged the sentiment of the area residents, as well as the deed restrictions on the property, so any changes of uses with regard to residential uses were unlikely in the near future. Ms. Howson concurred, noting redevelopment was always a possibility. Commissioner L. Martin agreed, stating staff and the Commission continued to explore all options available, but they were limited as to available space. City Attorney Hall reminded the Commission the motion should include the three provisions cited by Commissioner S. Martin regarding security and cameras, the easement maintenance, and no condominium conversion, remaining a high-end rental property under professional management. Ms. Calhoun sought clarification on the expected maintenance of the easement. Commissioner S. Martin explained the abutting property owner’s boundary stopped at the easement, and there was a grey area where the City pipes came through. The fence was not being maintained, so the ability to easily access the area led to illicit activities, so the area needed to be maintained. He suggested the applicant, working with City staff, consider, for example, installing a wall to the farthest west side to prevent further illicit activities; whatever option(s) chosen, they should go toward preventing further unwanted activities, while allowing the City access to the sewer lines. Ms. Calhoun said, thus, by the condition of approval for the proposed special exception application, the applicant was being asked, first, to maintain the subject area, meaning they should keep the grass mowed, and make the fencing look and operate better. Secondly, during site development, she asked that the installation of City of Lauderhill Page 12 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 27, 2022 a wall, for example, be left to the site planning phase, where PD staff would give recommendations from a CPTED perspective. Ms. Howson added the City code required a minimum ten-foot landscaped buffer, as well as an eight-foot masonry wall separating that zoning district from the adjoining residential zoning district to the west. Thus, staff anticipated this provision for a buffer, and staff was approaching the proposed development with lessons learned from existing developments and the CPTED issues they were currently experiencing. Commissioner S. Martin noted this would bring the subject easement inside the applicant’s property where the wall would be located. Ms. Howson answered yes. A motion was made by Commissioner S. Martin, seconded by Commissioner L. Martin, 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 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 wished everyone a happy Independence Day. Vice Mayor Dunn mentioned being appointed by a County Commissioner to the Broward County Tourism Board; her first meeting would take place on June 28, 2022. Commissioner S. Martin announced on July 5, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., the United Community Lauderhill Association would hold its monthly meeting at the Sadkin Center. Commissioner Grant asked about the house that was partially burnt when a car caught on fire, as home occupants Mr. Jackson and his sister reached out to her, and she relayed their questions to Ms. Giles-Smith. She knew staff sent grant information to them to help them, asking if there was anything else the City could do City of Lauderhill Page 13 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 27, 2022 for them, and wondering if such situations arose previously in Lauderhill, and, if so, what steps were taken to help. The grant opportunities sent by staff would give a little help, but Mr. Jackson was a senior citizen, and he needed considerably more financial assistance. City Manager Giles-Smith commented the Area Agency on Aging could help. Commissioner Grant stated they helped with minor repairs, but she believed Mr. Jackson needed roofing, and other more costly repairs. City Manager Giles-Smith said the available avenue for financial assistance by the City provided up to $60,000.00. Commissioner Grant asked staff to walk Mr. Jackson through the process. She congratulated Vice Mayor Dunn on her appointment to the Broward County Tourism Board. City Manager Giles-Smith announced backpack giveaways on July 30 and 31, 2022; the July 30 event would take place at St. George Park, and the July 31 event would take place at John Mullin Park, and incorporate the City’s Family Safety Fun Day; it would be a great time for residents to come out, meet their neighbors, grab some backpacks for their children, and have fun. Mayor Thurston invited all residents who enjoyed gardening to the City’s next gardening seminar on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at Veterans Park; refreshments would be served. XVIII ADJOURNMENT - 7:38 PM City of Lauderhill Page 14