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, January 30, 2023 6:00 PM City Commission Chambers City Commission Meeting LAUDERHILL CITY COMMISSION Mayor Ken Thurston Vice Mayor Sarai Martin Commissioner Melissa P. Dunn Commissioner Denise D. Grant Commissioner Lawrence Martin Desorae Giles-Smith, City Manager Andrea M. Anderson, City Clerk Angel Petti Rosenberg, City Attorney City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 30, 2023 I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Thurston called to order the Regular City Commission Meeting at 6:00 PM. II ROLL CALL Present: 5- Commissioner Melissa P. Dunn,Commissioner Denise D. Grant,Commissioner Lawrence Martin,Vice Mayor Sarai Martin, and Mayor Ken Thurston ALSO PRESENT: Desorae Giles-Smith, City Manager Angel Petti Rosenberg, 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 A motion was made by Commissioner L. Martin, seconded by Vice Mayor S. Martin, to change the order of the agenda and hear the Special Presentations first. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner D. Grant, Commissioner L. Martin, Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston Abstain: 0 HOUSEKEEPING A motion was made by Vice Mayor S. Martin, seconded by Commissioner L. Martin, to ACCEPT the Revised Version of the City Commission Meeting Agenda for January 30, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner D. Grant, Commissioner L. Martin, Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston Abstain: 0 III CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Commissioner D. Grant, seconded by Vice Mayor S. Martin, that this Consent Agenda was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Lauderhill Page 1 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 30, 2023 Yes: 5- Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner D. Grant, Commissioner L. Martin, Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston Abstain: 0 IV APPROVAL OF MINUTES V PROCLAMATIONS / COMMENDATIONS A. A PROCLAMATION HONORING FCG HEEM (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER DENISE D. GRANT). Attachments: Proclamation A (As Referenced Within Minutes) VI SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. A PRESENTATION FROM BROWARD COUNTY COMMISSIONER HAZELLE P. ROGERS (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER DESORAE GILES-SMITH). B. A PRESENTATION FROM REPRESENTATIVE LISA DUNKLEY (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER DESORAE GILES-SMITH). VII GENERAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES MAXIMUM) A. ITEM REMOVED B. A PRESENTATION REGARDING P.L.A.Y. PROGRAM (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER DENISE D. GRANT). VIII ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - FIRST READING (NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) (AS ADVERTISED IN THE SUN-SENTINEL) A. ORDINANCE NO. 23O-01-100: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $21,630,348.00 REFLECTING APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENTS TO VARIOUS REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS FOR 2023 CAPITAL PROJECTS; PROVIDING VARIOUS BUDGET CODE NUMBERS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: ORD-23R-01-100-Budget- Supp Rollover Appropriation FY 23.pdf AR 23O-01-100 Supplemental Budget CIP.pdf This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda on first reading to the City Commission Meeting, due back on 02/13/2023. (See Consideration of Consent City of Lauderhill Page 2 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 30, 2023 Agenda for vote tally.) IX ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND READING (NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) (AS ADVERTISED IN THE SUN-SENTINEL) X RESOLUTIONS (IF NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) 1. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-01-18: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE MODIFICATIONS TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE ALREADY EXISTING POSITION OF PARK AND PARKWAYS SUPERINTENDENT PREVIOUSLY RECLASSIFIED AND KNOWN AS THE GROUNDS AND MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-23R-01-18-Job Modification-Park Superintendent.pdf AR 23R-01-18 Park and Parkways Superintendent 2023 Job Description.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 2. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-01-19: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPOINTING JANET YOUNG BY COMMISSIONER DENISE D. GRANT TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE FOR THE FOR A TERM THAT SHALL EXPIRE CONCURRENT WITH THE COMMISSIONER SEAT OR ON NOVEMBER 2026; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attachments: RES-23R-01-19-Brd-Public Art appt-Grant-Young.pdf AR 23R-01-19 Public Art Committee Roster Young, Janet City Attorney Rosenberg stated the backup contained the application completed by Janet Young, in which she checked off she was a vendor doing business with the City, and Ms. Rosenberg wished to clarify for the record Ms. Young did not currently have a contract with the City, so she was permitted to serve on the subject board. Thus, she could not do business with the City while she served as a member on the board. Commissioner Grant sought confirmation, while Ms. Young served on the board, the City could not purchase anything from her business that sold juices. City Attorney Rosenberg affirmed this to be the case. Commissioner Grant felt it would have been good to know this in advance to give City of Lauderhill Page 3 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 30, 2023 Ms. Young the option of deciding. City Attorney Rosenberg stated she did email Ms. Young the information, and she sent a similar email to Commission Grant; she believed staff also sent her an email to that effect, so Ms. Young was clear as to the restrictions for doing business with the City if she chose to serve on the subject board. Commissioner Grant questioned when the email was sent to her. City Attorney Rosenberg indicated the email was sent to her when they were first both discussing the matter. When she saw the box for “vendor doing business with the City” in board applications checked, she notified applicants serving meant they could not do business with the City while they served on the board. If Ms. Young ended up preferring to do business with the City, she could choose not to serve. Commissioner Grant surmised if Ms. Young was not a registered vendor with the City, but occasionally did business with the City, she still could not serve on the board. City Attorney Rosenberg answered correct. Commissioner Grant stated, in her back-and-forth conversation with Ms. Rosenberg, she did not recall this being conveyed to her, asking if she could see the email sent by Ms. Rosenberg informing of the restricted condition. She wished everyone to be clear as to who could serve on a board, and who could not, as her previous understanding was the restriction only applied if Ms. Young had a contract with the City. Ms. Rosenberg explained a contract did not necessarily mean there was a written contract; it was any type of contract where a person did business, as the City had various ways it did business with vendors. However, the point was an individual could not serve on a City board, and do business with the City at the same time; this applied to any business; if they had a prior contract before being appointed as a board member, they were allowed to finish the remainder of that contract while they served, and this was the only statutory exception. She restated existing board members could choose not to serve if they preferred to do business with the City. Commissioner Grant questioned why the subject item was on the agenda. Ms. Rosenberg pulled the item to provide clarity on the matter, apologizing for any misunderstanding; she thought she communicated the correct information clearly to Ms. Young. Even though the amount of business Ms. Young did with the City was minimal, there was no dollar value attached to business conducted with the City that allowed a vendor to serve on a City board while doing that business. She thought Ms. Young chose to serve on the board, and forgo doing business with the City during that service. Commissioner Grant knew she did not convey this information to Ms. Young, and it would have been good if the City’s legal team or City Clerk staff had done so. Ms. Rosenberg noted the City Clerk’s Office dealt with all board applications and City of Lauderhill Page 4 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 30, 2023 resumes, so she could not say whether or not they conveyed the information to Ms. Young. She thought it was made clear in her conversations with Commissioner Grant, and she believed staff was made clearly aware Ms. Young could do no business with the City while serving; she did not know what information was conveyed to Ms. Young. Mayor Thurston asked if Commissioner Grant wished to table the item. Commissioner Grant answered yes. A motion was made by Commissioner D. Grant, seconded by Vice Mayor S. Martin, that this Resolution be tabled to the City Commission Meeting, due back on 2/13/2023. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner D. Grant, Commissioner L. Martin, Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston Abstain: 0 3. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-01-20: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPOINTING SHERRY BYNES BY COMMISSIONER MELISSA P. DUNN TO SERVE AS A REGULAR MEMBER OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD FOR THE TERM EXPIRING NOVEMBER 2025 INSTEAD OF CONTINUING TO SERVE AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attachments: RES-23R-01-20-Brd-Code -Dunn-Sherry Bynes Regular Member.pdf AR 23R-01-20 Code Enforcement Board Roster Bynes, Sherry Commissioner L. Martin mentioned pulling items three, five and six, as the individuals listed were in the audience, and he wished to acknowledge their presence. He noted Sherry Bynes served as an alternate for many years, and it was good to see she would now serve as a full board member, thanking for her years of service to the City; he knew she would continue to do a good job. A motion was made by Commissioner L. Martin, seconded by Commissioner M. Dunn, that this Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner D. Grant, Commissioner L. Martin, Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston Abstain: 0 4. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-01-21: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF PHILIP GOOMBS BY THE MAYOR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COMMISSION, PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES CHAPTER 421, TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD FOR THE REMAINDER OF A FOUR (4) YEAR TERM EXPIRING NOVEMBER 2026; PROVIDING City of Lauderhill Page 5 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 30, 2023 FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR KEN THURSTON). Attachments: RES-23R-01-21-BRD-Laud Housing Authority Mayor appt -Goombs.pdf AR 23R-01-21 Housing Authority Commission Roster Goombs, Philip This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 5. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-01-22: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPOINTING KERI-ANNE LUE BY MAYOR KEN THURSTON TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL YOUNG PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE TERM EXPIRING NOVEMBER 2026 OR CONCURRENT WITH THE COMMISSIONER SEAT, WHICHEVER SHALL OCCUR FIRST; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attachments: RES-23R-01-22-BRD-Young Professional Advisory 2023 Board-Mayor appt.pdf AR 23R-01-22 YPAB Roster Lue, Keri-anne Commissioner L. Martin said this was the same situation as the previous item, acknowledging the presence of Keri-Anne Lue; he thanked her for being a lady of her word when she said she would volunteer to serve on a City board. A motion was made by Commissioner L. Martin, seconded by Vice Mayor S. Martin, that this Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner D. Grant, Commissioner L. Martin, Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston Abstain: 0 6. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-01-23: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPOINTING ASHLYNE CHERISITL BY MAYOR KEN THURSTON; APPOINTING OTHNICAELA PAUL BY VICE MAYOR SARAI “RAY” MARTIN; APPOINTING LUVENSON CHERISITL BY COMMISSIONER DENISE D. GRANT; AND APPOINTING TONI-ANNE HEWITT BY COMMISSIONER LAWRENCE "JABBOW" MARTIN; ALL TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL YOUTH COUNCIL APPOINTED BY INDIVIDUAL CITY COMMISSIONERS AS INDICATED TO SERVE FOR THE REMAINDER OF A ONE (1) YEAR TERM EXPIRING NOVEMBER 2023; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City of Lauderhill Page 6 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 30, 2023 Attachments: RES-23R-01-23-BRD-Youth Council 2023 various.pdf AR 23R-01-23 Youth Council Roster Commissioner L. Martin acknowledged the presence of Ashlyn Cherisitl, Othnicaela Paul, Luvenson Cherisitl, and Toni-Anne Hewitt. Commissioner Grant asked Mr. Cherisitl to say a few words on his appointment to the Lauderhill Youth Council (Council). Luvenson Cherisitl thanked Commissioner Grant for appointing him, stating he saw serving on the Council as a responsibility, as he grew into a young adult; he believed the experience would teach him about matters that would help him face challenges he encountered later in his life, and he wished to invest his time doing meaningful service for his community. Othnicaela Paul thanked Vice Mayor S. Martin for appointing her, noting she wished to serve on the Council to give back to her community, as the Council would facilitate her doing work that benefited the City’s residents. In looking around her neighborhood, she observed things she wished to improve, including becoming a voice for the City’s youth, many of whom were unaware of the existence of the Council; she hoped by her serving they would be motivated to serve as well. She would interact with the young people in her community to learn of their concerns/desires, and bring those to the City’s attention. Ashlyn Cherisitl thanked Mayor Thurston for appointing her. The Council was a good way for young people to serve, as they learned a lot; for example, she learned how to plan events, and improve her public speaking, as she was a quiet person. The Council gave the City’s youth a voice, and she hoped to raise the awareness of young people in the Lauderhill community, so they, too, could serve. Toni-Ann Hewitt thanked Commission L. Martin for appointing her to the Council, stating the reason she wished to serve was to become more involved in her community. She chose to serve on the Council, where previously she only got involved when her mother forced her to. She wished to give back to her community and to learn more about what was happening, much of which she was not very aware, despite her living in the Lauderhill for many years. Commissioner L. Martin asked Ms. Hewitt what were some of her long-term goals. Ms. Hewitt replied, for now, her plan was to go to college for music. Parks & Recreation Assistant Director Daphne Dyer stated she just learned the Lauderhill Youth Advisory Council won the Florida League of Cities Video Competition, congratulating them on their win. She had hoped to get the video to the MIS Department to show the Commission at the present meeting, but she was unsuccessful, so she would send it to the members of the Commission. Wining the competition gave the Council recognition, and they would make a formal presentation to the City Commission; they won $250.00 to use for a community service project; they win also gave Lauderhill bragging rights. City of Lauderhill Page 7 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 30, 2023 A motion was made by Commissioner L. Martin, seconded by Vice Mayor S. Martin, that this Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner D. Grant, Commissioner L. Martin, Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston Abstain: 0 7. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-01-24: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE PURCHASE BASED UPON THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE PLAN OF THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES (RFQ# PL-21-02) FOR RESIDENTIAL HOME INSPECTIONS AND COST ESTIMATING SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FROM APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBER(S); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-23R-01-24-PIGGY-CO-OP PURCHASE-Residential Inspections.pdf AR 23R-01-24 City of Pembroke Pines RFQ# (PL-21-01) Pembroke Pines PL-21-02.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 8. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-01-25: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE PURCHASE BASED UPON THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE PLAN OF THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES (RFQ# PL-21-01) TO APPROVE THE LIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALISTS TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS FOR THE CITY'S HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FROM APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBER(S); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-23R-01-25-PIGGY-CO-OP PURCHASE-Environmental Specialist Residential Inspections.pdf AR 23R-01-25 City of Pembroke Pines RFQ# (PL-21-01) Pembroke Pines PL-21-01.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 9. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-01-26: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY City of Lauderhill Page 8 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 30, 2023 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPOINTING MELVIN PARRISH AS A REGULAR MEMBER OF THE LAUDERHILL COMMUNITY AND BUDGET ADVISORY BOARD BY THE CITY COMMISSION AS A WHOLE TO REPRESENT GEOGRAPHIC AREA 2 FOR THE REMAINDER OF A TWO (2) YEAR TERM EXPIRING JULY 2023; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attachments: RES-23R-01-26-Parish-Brd-Community& Budget Committee - as a Whole appointment to area 2 AR 23R-01-26 Community and Budget Advisory Board Roster CBAB Detailed Map Parrish, Melvin Commissioner L. Martin made a motion to Approve Resolution #23 01 26 as presented, inserting the name Melvin Parish, seconded by Vice Mayor S. Martin. The vote was as follows: Commissioner Dunn Yes Commissioner Grant Yes Commissioner L. Martin Yes Vice Mayor S. Martin Yes Mayor Thurston Yes City Attorney Rosenberg wished to clarify, though Mr. Parish was appointed by the approval of the previous resolution, the map boundary requirement needed to be waived, as he did not reside in Area 2, so she wished to add to Resolution #23-R01-26 the Commission authorized waiving the boundary requirement. A motion was made by Commissioner L. Martin, seconded by Commissioner D. Grant, that this Resolution be approved as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner D. Grant, Commissioner L. Martin, Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston Abstain: 0 10. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-01-27: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE REMOVAL OF CRYSTAL ARNOLD FROM THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD DUE TO LACK OF ATTENDANCE AT BOARD MEETINGS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attachments: RES-23R-01-27-Brd-Rec Advisory L.Martin -Removal-Crystal Arnold.pdf AR 23R-01-27 Recreation Advisory Board Roster RE_ Recreation Advisory Board - Updated List This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) City of Lauderhill Page 9 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 30, 2023 11. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-01-28: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO OPTION AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC, AS THE SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BELLSOUTH MOBILITY, LLC,; PROVIDING FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME REGARDING THE GROUND LEASE FOR TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT 7400 WEST OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD WITH THE OTHER ORIGINAL TERMS REMAINING IN EFFECT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-23R-01-28-Agrmt-Ground Lease Amendment-New Cingular Wireless.pdf AR 23R-01-28 New Cingular Wireless 1st Amendment Ground Lease Agrmt.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 12. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-01-29: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL URGING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REVERSE ITS REJECTION OF AN ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSE COVERING AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES IN STATE HIGH SCHOOLS; OPPOSING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION’S POSITION THAT THE ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSE COVERING AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES WILL INDOCTRINATE STUDENTS TO A POLITICAL AGENDA; SUPPORTING THE NEED FOR ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES ON AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER LAWRENCE “JABBOW” MARTIN). Attachments: RES-23R-01-29-Support AP African American Studies-APR.pdf AR 23R-01-29 Commissioner L. Martin recapped many people were aware of what was taking place in Tallahassee regarding the advanced placement (AP) African American Studies course, where Governor Ron DeSantis denounced the course, claiming it was inappropriate for students to take this course in high school. The subject resolution would, if passed, be sent to the Governor to indicate the City of Lauderhill’s not being in favor of his removal of course from the high school curriculum, and he hoped other cities would pass similar resolutions, and convey them to Tallahassee accordingly. Mayor Thurston opened the discussion to the public. Keon Russell, Lauderhill resident, sought clarification on what the resolution meant. Commissioner L. Martin restated the resolution was to denounce Governor DeSantis’s decision to prevent the AP African American History course being taught City of Lauderhill Page 10 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 30, 2023 in Florida’s public schools, and to support the course being reinstated in the schools. Mr. Russell wondered if passing the subject resolution would change the Governor’s decision, or was it just a recommendation to the Governor. Commissioner L. Martin stated it was a recommendation the City would send to the State, informing them of the City’s position supporting the AP African American History course being a part of the high school curriculum. There was a pending lawsuit that included gathering the support of the State’s youth, as it was likely the matter would become a legal fight. He stressed the resolution was an effort of support municipalities, other agencies, and individuals utilized to convey their position to the Governor with the goal of motivating him to change an unacceptable decision. The Governor made the final decisions, so it was citizens’ job to push back when those decisions were disadvantageous, unfair, etc., hoping their efforts were successful. Mr. Russell remarked if something was not broken, there was no need to fix it; the Governor’s decision was not the adjustment needed if there was great concern about what was taking place in the State morally. There was no legislation restricting what people listened to, watched, etc., so in the areas where communities could exercise some control, such as in education; local communities needed more resources, and taking away the AP African American History course was detrimental to the education offered to students, as it decreased the information students needed to better their future prospects. Delano Barrett, Lauderhill resident, stated he resided in the City since 1977; he mentioned some of the activities others and he did to engage the City’s youth, including teaching them new skills. He supported whatever could be done to improve the present and future lives of Lauderhill’s children. A motion was made by Commissioner L. Martin, seconded by Commissioner M. Dunn, that this Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner D. Grant, Commissioner L. Martin, Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston Abstain: 0 13. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-01-30: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AWARDING THE BID TO ARTS MANAGEMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00 PURSUANT TO RFQ 2023-012 FOR A MEDIA BUYER TO PROVIDE SUPPORT IMPLEMENTING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S HEALTH LITERACY PLAN THROUGH MAY 30, 2023; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 115-525-03124; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). City of Lauderhill Page 11 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 30, 2023 Attachments: RES-23R-01-30-bid-Media Buyer Health Literacy.pdf AR 23R-01-30 RFQ 2023-012 - Media Buyer Bid Results Arts Management Proposal 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- Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner D. Grant, Commissioner L. Martin, Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston Abstain: 0 14. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-01-31: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM PREVIOUSLY COMMISSION-APPROVED QUALIFIED CONSULTANT, BCC ENGINEERING, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $179,940.00 FOR CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR COMPLETION OF THE CITYWIDE VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GRANT AGREEMENT NUMBER (22PLN45); PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBER; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-23R-01-31-Proposal-BCC Engineering-Vulnerability Study.pdf AR 23R-01-31 BCC Proposal FDEP Grant No. 22PLN45 Award Letter Resolution No. 22R-10-231-VA Grant This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 14A. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-01-33: 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 2023 THROUGH 2027, WHICH MAY BE UPDATED PERIODICALLY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-23R-01-33-CIP Plan Schedule FY 2023-27.pdf AR 23R-01-33 Capital Budget Book_v4 (002).pdf Mayor Thurston noted the Five-Year Plan for capital improvements was something the City maintained, and when speaking about big budget items for which the City City of Lauderhill Page 12 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 30, 2023 lacked immediate funding, those projects were placed in the City’s Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Plan so they could be addressed in the future, allocating some dollars each fiscal year towards those improvements. He mentioned sending an email to Mr. Hobbs prior to the meeting, asking him if he reviewed his question; he apologized for sending the question so close to the time of the present meeting. Deputy City Manager/Finance Director Kennie Hobbs assumed the Mayor was referring to the current CIP Plan in relation to the dollars allocated to that end. Mayor Thurston said he was referring to the federal dollars the City received, as he heard discussions at the recent City retreat about not spending those dollars. He wished everyone to remain cognizant of the severe effect it would have on the City’s budget if those dollars were needed. Mr. Hobbs indicated in the current fiscal year’s budget, $3.8 million was allocated to CIPs, along with an additional $4.3 million allocated from the General Fund; $2 million was also set aside $1 million for HOME rehab grants for residents, and $1 million for small business grants. In total, the City allocated about $11 million in the current fiscal year’s budget. Mayor Thurston noted this was the point he wished to make; that is, the dollars from the federal government were greatly improving the quality of life in Lauderhill, and though the City was unable to decrease taxes, a lot of good was still being done throughout Lauderhill community. He opened the discussion to the public and received no input. 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- Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner D. Grant, Commissioner L. Martin, Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston Abstain: 0 14B. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-01-34: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPOINTING TAJ-MARIE HUNTER BY COMMISSIONER DENISE D. GRANT TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE EDUCATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE REMAINDER OF A TERM THAT SHALL EXPIRE CONCURRENT WITH THE COMMISSIONER SEAT OR NOVEMBER 2026; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attachments: RES-23R-01-34-Brd-Educational Advisory-Taj-Marie Hunter-Grant.pdf AR 23R-01-34 Educational Advisory Board List Hunter, Taj-Marie This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) City of Lauderhill Page 13 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 30, 2023 14C. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-01-35: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE AWARD OF BID TO WEEKLEY ASPHALT PAVING, INC. BASED UPON THE SOLICITATION (PNC2124420B1) BY BROWARD COUNTY FOR PAVEMENT RESURFACING AND REPAIR SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00 ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 450-925-06525; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-23R-01-35-PIGGY-Broward County-Weekley Asphalt-resurfacing.pdf AR 23R-01-35 Broward County Solicitation-Resurfacing.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 14D. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-01-36: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE FROM PLANTATION FORD DUE TO A SHORTAGE OF VEHICLES IN THE MARKETPLACE UNDER THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED STATE BID IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $162,706.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) VEHICLES FOR USE BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 305-321-06714; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: Emergency Purchase-Plantation Ford Vehicles AR 23R-01-36 Plantation Ford vehicle costs.pdf Scan Jan 30, 2023 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) 15. ITEM REMOVED XII QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING XIII QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, SECOND READING XIV UNFINISHED BUSINESS City of Lauderhill Page 14 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 30, 2023 XV OLD BUSINESS XVI NEW BUSINESS A. UPDATE ON NEW STATE REPRESENTATIVES (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER DENISE D. GRANT). Commissioner Grant expressed pleasure at seeing State Representative Lisa Dunkley addressing the City Commission. She knew there was a new senator, and a new State representative, so she wished the City Manager to invite the latter two individuals to engage the City Commission and the Lauderhill public. City Manager Giles Smith stated she would contact them to find out if they could attend the next City Commission meeting. Commissioner Grant asked if the names of the City’s State representatives were updated on the City’s website. City Clerk Anderson believed the City’s website was updated after the November 2022 elections, but she would check tomorrow to make sure it was done. Commissioner Grant wished the information disseminated to residents, as she was getting questions about who the City’s representatives were. B. DISCUSSION OF CANCELLATION OR RESCHEDULING OF MARCH 20, 2023 COMMISSION WORKSHOP. Mayor Thurston explained at the time of the March 20, 2023, Commission workshop, the City Commission would be in Tallahassee to speak with State legislators to try to get more dollars to fund City of Lauderhill programs. A motion was made by Commissioner L. Martin, seconded by Vice Mayor S. Martin, to approve the cancellation of the City Commission Workshop for March 20, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner D. Grant, Commissioner L. Martin, Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston Abstain: 0 C. ITEM REMOVED XVII COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC OFFICIALS SHALL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY BEFORE ADJOURNMENT Commissioner L. Martin said many residents were coming to the City, as when they tried to refinance or sell their residence, they discovered they had unresolved code violations. Effective about a week ago, Code Enforcement staff began sending out notices to all residents with active or open code violations against their property they needed resolve. He stated in some cases properties accumulated fines in hundreds of thousands of dollars, only to discover the violation was rectified years ago, but the property owner failed to inform the City, so code staff could close out their case. Residents receiving notices of code violations in the mail were urged not to ignore them, and homeowners’ association (HOA) presidents should City of Lauderhill Page 15 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 30, 2023 encourage residents to read the notices, and take care of them, as it would pose a major obstacle when owners tried to refinance or sell their property, or prevent them from accessing grants due to open liens, and supposedly unaddressed code violations. Commissioner Grant commented at the last Tea Time with Seniors, seniors requested a discussion on estate planning, so for the next event on the third Wednesday in February, 9:00 a.m. at the Sadkin Center, they would have the discussion to help seniors get their affairs in order. She urged seniors interested in learning more about estate planning to attend. City Manager Giles-Smith mentioned a notice was sent out to notify businesses and residents of the schedule for Water System Free Chlorination; the Florida Department of Environmental Protection recommended the preventative maintenance procedure as an annual practice. Thus, the City of Lauderhill’s Water Division was conducting this yearly preventative maintenance procedure, changing its disinfection process from chloramination to chlorination; this process would temporarily affect the City’s chlorine levels, and the procedure was intended to improve the disinfection levels of the City’s water distribution system. She said during this chlorination procedure, the City’s water quality would continue to meet all federal, state, and local standards for clean water, and remain safe for drinking, bathing, cooking, and other household purposes. During this time, consumers might observe a slight change in the taste, odor, or color of tap water, but they should not be alarmed, as the water was safe to consume. Ms. Giles-Smith said residents on kidney dialysis, or those with other medical conditions should contact their healthcare provider for more information; additionally, persons using city water for fish tanks or aquariums should adjust their chlorine treatment levels during this procedure. Anyone with questions should contact the City’s Engineering Department at 954-730-2972. She noted on the coming March 3, 2023, the Jazz Under the Stars event would take place 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; entry was free, and all were welcome to attend. On Thursday, February 2nd, 2023, the City would host a South Florida’s Got Talent Lauderhill Live event at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC); tickets were $10.00 per person, and doors opened at 7:00 p.m., with showtime at 8:00 p.m. She commented on Friday, February 3rd, 2023, the City’s MLK event would take place at the LPAC featuring SWV, Maxi Priest, and Black Street, to which everyone was welcome to attend. She mentioned the Police Department (PD) wished to distribute very important magnets to the public for them to place on their refrigerators; they would be distributed at both the PD and City Hall; the magnet said, “If you see something, say something” and listed emergency and nonemergency numbers, numbers to report code violations and city park issues, and an afterhours number to report any questionable behaviors/activities. The Commission would be given magnets, so they could distribute them as they worked in the Lauderhill community; residents could use them as a resource to help ensure the safety of the City’s neighborhoods. XVIII ADJOURNMENT - 8:10 PM City of Lauderhill Page 16