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, February 27, 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 February 27, 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 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 February 27, 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 Commissioner M. Dunn, that this Consent Agenda was 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 IV APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. MINUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING FOR JANUARY 30, City of Lauderhill Page 1 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 27, 2023 2023. Attachments: January 30, 2023 - 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 FEBRUARY 2023 AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER DENISE D. GRANT). VI SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS VII GENERAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES MAXIMUM) A. A PRESENTATION OF BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: Presentation A (As Referenced Within Minutes) - Boards & Committees Software PPT B. A PRESENTATION OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN TRAILBLAZER AWARD HONORING COMMISSIONER TYSON T. JONES (REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR SARAI "RAY" MARTIN). VIII ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - FIRST READING (NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) (AS ADVERTISED IN THE SUN-SENTINEL) 1. ORDINANCE NO. 23O-02-102: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 15, PARKS AND RECREATION, ARTICLE I, GENERAL, CREATING SECTION 15-6, SMOKING PROHIBITED IN PARKS; AMENDING CHAPTER 7 1/2, CODE ENFORCEMENT, ARTICLE I, GENERAL, SECTION 7 1/2-3, CIVIL VIOLATIONS OF CODE OF ORDINANCES OR LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR CHAPTER 15 VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER MELISSA P. DUNN). Attachments: ORD-23O-02-102-Code-15-6-Smoking in parks.pdf AR 23O-02-102 Commissioner Dunn stated the subject ordinance followed the State ordinance; she spoke about the prevalence of smoking in the Lauderhill community, noting presently the smoking rate in the City was 40 percent higher than the rest of Broward County, and the asthma rate for adults in Lauderhill was 30 percent higher than the rest of the County; the stroke rate was 60 percent higher in Lauderhill than City of Lauderhill Page 2 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 27, 2023 the rest of the County. The census tracts where smoking was most prevalent were located in two tracts in Inverrary, and where tracts in the County showed a rate of 16.5 percent, in the two Inverrary tracts, the rate went as high as 29.1 percent. She was pleased to sponsor the subject ordinance to allow the City to align its ordinance with that of the State’s, acknowledging smoking was definitely a challenge in the City; more health outcomes of smoking were detailed on the City’s website. A community needs assessment done in the City in 2021 through the Lauderhill Health and Prosperity Partnership (LHPP) showed smoking was one of the preventable behaviors all residents in Lauderhill could undertake to improve both individual and community health. Commissioner Dunn said the proposed ordinance sought to ban smoking at City parks. City Attorney Rosenberg added there was a caveat, as an exception was made in the State statute to allow unfiltered cigars. A motion was made by Commissioner M. Dunn, seconded by Commissioner L. Martin, that this Ordinance be approved on first reading to the City Commission Meeting, due back on 3/13/2023. 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 IX ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND READING (NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) (AS ADVERTISED IN THE SUN-SENTINEL) 2. ORDINANCE NO: 23O-02-101: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE II, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, DIVISION I, GENERALLY, SECTION 2-22, TRAVEL, ENTERTAINMENT AND SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: ORD-23O-02-101-Code 2-22-Expenses.pdf AR 23O-02-101 Fla.Stat.166.021.pdf This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) X RESOLUTIONS (IF NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) 3. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-02-54: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF BUS SHELTERS; PROVIDING DETAILS REGARDING THE RELOCATION OF BUS STOP #1283 ABUTTING FIRE STATION #30 DEMOLITION, TEMPORARY BUS STOP, AND DESIGN AND City of Lauderhill Page 3 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 27, 2023 CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PERMANENT BUS STOP AT THE LOCATION; PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-23R-02-54-1st Amdmt Agreemt-Bus Maintenance-relocation.pdf AR 23R-02-54 First Amendment - Lauderhill Bus Shelters FINAL 2-8-2023.pdf Bus Shelter Demo Invoice.pdf Reso 22R-12-173 bus stop.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 4. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-02-55: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REMETERING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND EDNA TALABERT/KENELU, LLC. TO ALLOW SUBMETERS AT THE CANNON POINT FIRST ADDITION PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5820 N.W. 27TH COURT, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, IN ORDER TO SEPARATELY BILL EACH INDIVIDUAL USER BASED UPON ACTION WATER CONSUMPTION AT THE SAME RATE UTILIZED BY THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-23R-02-55-Agrmt-Rem-CANNON POINT-5820 NW 27 ct.pdf AR 23R-02-55 Remetering Agreement_5820 NW 27 Court.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 5. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-02-56: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REMETERING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND EDNA TALABERT/KENELU, LLC. TO ALLOW SUBMETERS AT THE CANNON POINT FIRST ADDITION PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5830 N.W. 27TH COURT, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, IN ORDER TO SEPARATELY BILL EACH INDIVIDUAL USER BASED UPON ACTION WATER CONSUMPTION AT THE SAME RATE UTILIZED BY THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-23R-02-56-Agrmt-Rem-CANNON POINT-5830 NW 27 ct.pdf AR 23R-02-56 Remetering Agreement_5830 NW 27 Court.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) City of Lauderhill Page 4 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 27, 2023 6. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-02-57: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE MODIFICATIONS TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE ALREADY EXISTING POSITION OF RECORDS SUPERVISOR-CODE INCLUDING THE CHANGE OF TITLE TO CODE ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH) Attachments: RES-23R-02-57-Job Modification-Code Coordinator AR 23R-02-57 Code Enforcement Coordinator 2023.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 22R-02-58: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A SYMBIONT GEOTHERMAL POOL/SPA HEATER FROM THE SOLE SOURCE DISTRIBUTOR, SYMBIONT SERVICE CORP. FOR USE AT VETERAN’S PARK; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $74,291.00 FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBER UTILIZING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-23R-02-58-Sole Source-Symbiont Pool Heater.pdf AR 23R-02-58 Sole Source (City of Lauderhill) 2023-4-1.pdf City of Lauderhill Symbiont (Veterans Park Main Teaching).pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 8. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-02-59: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE AMNESTY LIEN REDUCTION PROGRAM TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERS WITH AN ALTERNATIVE FOR SIGNIFICANT LIEN REDUCTION ONCE ALL VIOLATIONS ARE BROUGHT INTO COMPLIANCE FOR A LIMITED DURATION THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2023; PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-23R-02-59-Approve-Lien Amnesty Program.pdf AR 23R-02-59 Lien Amnesty Reduction Program-APR redlined.pdf City of Lauderhill Page 5 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 27, 2023 Commissioner L. Martin mentioned discussions regarding code violations sitting on the City’s books for a long time, recognizing such debts were unlikely to ever be paid, with some ranging from half a million to over one million dollars. In a meeting with the City Manager, City Attorney, and the Code Enforcement Board, a plan was developed to mail out letters to residents on whose property there were accumulated liens, as it was likely many did not know about the sizeable City lien on their property; some homeowners only became aware when they sought to do renovations requiring a permit, or when they tried selling their property. He said mailing out the liens resulted in residents calling the City; he received one such call that lasted some 45 minutes, which he shared with Mr. Hobbs. During the call, the resident claimed not to have committed any of the violations cited in the document, the caller claimed April Skinner, Chief of Code Enforcement, passed their property regularly, and never once informed them of an $18,000.00 City lien on their property, etc. The complaint was similar to others who called, and he said residents would be given an opportunity to come into compliance, or, if cited violations were already corrected, they could verify when they were addressed; with the presentation of proof, the City would consider modifying the amount owed. Commissioner L. Martin noted where the City had to address certain health and safety conditions on a resident’s property, the City would confirm the cost for that work, and recoup those monies from the property owner. He said there would be other ways for cited homeowners to remove lien activity off the City’s books, including staff working with them, with the understanding all work to bring properties into compliance had to be completed by September 30, 2023. At the last discussion with code staff, it appeared between 500 to 700 letters would be sent out. He indicated staff would do the similar mailings annually to prevent the existing accumulation recurring. He commended City administration for moving forward with the subject initiative; though it was not the perfect solution, particularly with regard to the compensation requirements set forth, it was fair, and placed the onus on property owners to confirm if, and when, they came into compliance. The City was willing to fit the mitigation case and the cause for the buildup of fines; charging administrative fees were possible for staff time. Commissioner Grant thanked the City Manager and her staff, along with the City Attorney for doing a great job putting the subject program together; it should make a great difference in Lauderhill. In looking through the resolution, she questioned if the information provided in the backup was available on the City’s website. Deputy City Manager/Finance Director Kennie Hobbs replied not yet; upon approval of the subject ordinance, it would take effect, and staff would work on a campaign to make the information known. The City was currently sending out letters; when calls came in, staff made them aware of the amnesty program; going forward, notification letters would contain the amnesty information. Commissioner Grant mentioned the nonrefundable application fee of $150.00; this applied to all applicants. She sought confirmation the residential homesteaded property lien mitigation amount was one percent. Mr. Hobbs responded it varied; it was one percent for homesteaded residential properties, and two and a half percent for non-homesteaded and commercial properties, but there was a provision for individuals considered low to moderate income based on the federal guidelines that allowed residents with violations to pay City of Lauderhill Page 6 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 27, 2023 only hard costs, plus administrative fees. One major requirement was the property owner had to be in compliance in order for staff to move forward with the amnesty process. Commissioner Grant wanted to know which City department would administer the subject initiative. Mr. Hobbs stated the Code Enforcement Department, and staff was ready to proceed. Commissioner Grant mentioned receiving voicemails she would forward to Mr. Hobbs. Vice Mayor S. Martin sought clarification if the subject resolution requirements were in addition to lien mitigation, or would the subject resolution replace it. City Attorney Rosenberg said the subject resolution was a better option for residents cited for code violations, but it would only run until September 30, 2023; it allowed the payment of a lesser percentage in lieu of the regular mitigation process. A motion was made by Commissioner L. Martin, seconded by Commissioner D. Grant, 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 9. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-02-60: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE FLORIDA TASK FORCE II (USAR FLTF-2) WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI ACTING AND THE SPONSORING AGENCY UNDER THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY'S NATIONAL URBAN SEARCH & RESPONSE TEAM ACTING THROUGH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) AND PROVIDING FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL TO SERVE AS A PARTICIPATING AGENCY IN TIMES OF NEED WHEN THE TASK FORCE IS DEPLOYED FOR MAJOR DISASTERS; PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RSE-23R-02-60-MOA-Fire Task Force.pdf AR 23R-02-60 MOA Letterhead from Fire Program Manager 2021.pdf USAR FLTF2 MOA Current and Anticipated Participating Agencies - Packet.pdf Commissioner L. Martin mentioned speaking earlier with Fire Chief Robert Torres and City Manager Giles-Smith, noting any opportunity to alert the public to the great work by the City’s Fire Department did, even statewide, should be highlighted. City of Lauderhill Page 7 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 27, 2023 Fire Chief Robert Torres remarked when he assumed his position as chief, it was not just to lead the department, but to create opportunities for his team, and shine a light on Lauderhill. The subject memorandum of agreement was one such opportunity to allow his staff to participate on a much larger scale; there were only 28 rescue task forces in the entire country, with eight teams in Florida; category team or type one had only two, one out of Miami-Dade County; the other sponsored by the City of Miami, where they filled a number of the positions, then opened up remaining positions to the tri-county area. Existing participants came from a wide variety of cities, including: Coral Springs, Hialeah, Pembroke Pines, Sunrise, Tamarac, but Lauderhill was never among them; he knew it was important for the City’s fire rescue staff to participate. He noted, at present, the City had one member, Lieutenant Jamal Clark, who was fully certified to be a part of the City of Miami team; it was a great opportunity to bring this level of expertise with the name of Lauderhill on the back of the uniform. Chief Torres indicated he approached the City of Miami, and they gave a pretty extensive class on qualifications in order to participate; the subject agreement was presented to the City Manager and City Attorney for review, and now for the Commission to consider for approval. He reiterated this was an opportunity, not just to extend assistance, not just at the local level, but at state and national levels. He showed a short video from the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, as it was this type of platform he hoped to bring members of Lauderhill’s Fire Department to participate, as it was an elite team, on which he felt sure the City’s fire rescue staff would excel, and represent Lauderhill very well. Commissioner Grant thanked Chief Torres for his leadership, and his sense of empathy. The subject initiative was really an answer to service, a humanitarian effort that went beyond the scope of what the City’s fire rescue workers did on a regular basis. She was proud to be a part of a city that gave its fire department staff the chance to serve in this manner. She sought clarification on what was meant by an elite team. Chief Torres stated there were specific requirements to be a part of the team, so Lauderhill’s fire rescue staff would receive technical instructions in multiple disciplines, including: machinery rescue, water rescue, trench rescue, and confined rescue. Though some work would take place underneath, much of the operations would be executed from above, removing debris, and, as was needed in Haiti, removing layers of concrete to find victims. He said they were very technical operations, requiring significant instruction and preparation, and participants had to go through a selection process. Commissioner Grant questioned if the plan was to train all Lauderhill fire rescue personnel, or select specific staff, asking which agency would do the training. Chief Torres said, at present, the fire rescue staff would go out to receive training. Commissioner Dunn thought it was important for the community to know what the City’s Fire Department was doing; she knew Lauderhill residents supported the work of the fire rescue team. She understood the need for fire rescue task forces, as she was present both in New York City at the time of 9/11, and visited Haiti days after the earthquake; it said a lot, and she was very happy, and proud Chief Torres took the initiative to ensure Lauderhill was ready to participate when such situations City of Lauderhill Page 8 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 27, 2023 arose. She recalled hearing from fire rescue personnel of their wish to participate in specialized units, so the subject initiative showed Chief Torres was listening to his staff, for which she was very grateful. Mayor Thurston expressed appreciation, on behalf of the City and the wider community, for all the Lauderhill Fire Department did in their service. A motion was made by Commissioner L. Martin, seconded by Commissioner D. Grant, 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 10. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-02-61: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL CITY COMMISSION WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS; APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A 2023 CHEVROLET TAHOE UTILTY VEHICLE FROM STINGRAY CHEVROLET TO BE USED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT BASED UPON THE BIDS SOLICITED BY THE FLORIDA SHERIFF ASSOCIATION (BID FSA 22-VEL30.0); PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 190-351-06420 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $39,851.00; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-23R-02-61-Piggy-Stingray-fire vehicle.pdf AR 23R-02-61 FSA22 CONTRACT STINGRAY PROPOSAL This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 11. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-02-62: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVING THE LOGO DESIGNED BY AND APPROVED BY THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL EDUCATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH THE BOARD; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-23R-02-62-Approve-Logo EAB.pdf AR 23R-02-62 EAB logo - color option 03 (2).pdf Commissioner Grant stated she liked the logo very much, asking if the plan was to wait until the review process of the City’s vision, mission, and strategy was complete before selecting the logo. Director of Public Relations and Cultural Arts Leslie Johnson responded some City City of Lauderhill Page 9 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 27, 2023 boards wished to have their own logo; for example, the Young Professional Advisory Board came before the Commission about a year ago, and they presented a logo for approval. Though she was unsure if the board logos were approved in the present format, all boards interested in having their own logo, could do so. For the Lauderhill Educational Advisory Board (EAB), the proposed logos were very meaningful to them, as they represented character, scholarship, community service, and graduation from education; they sought Commission approval. Commissioner Grant asked if all City boards desired logos, they would have to bring their design before the Commission for approval. Ms. Johnson affirmed this to be the case. City Manager Giles-Smith concurred, stating only one or two City boards expressed an interest in creating their own logo, most saw no need to create a logo. Commissioner Grant knew, regarding signs, etc., the decision was made to wait until the vision process was over before deciding on designs. Ms. Johnson thought City’s boards rarely used letterheads, but they desired some identity of their own; her department had no issue with boards having their own logo. City Attorney Rosenberg mentioned when City staff received a request from a board to be create a logo, she required them to present their design to the Commission for approval; the use of any city logo required Commission approval; as the proposed logo had the City of Lauderhill’s name in its design, Commission approval was needed. Ms. Johnson pointed out the subject logos were specific to a particular City board, which she did not see as part of the decisions on City signs, etc. Commissioner Dunn asked if the green in the logo could be matched to the City’s color code, which was a specific green. Ms. Johnson intimated EAB board members were very specific in their choice of green. Commissioner L. Martin thought allowing some City boards to have logos was not intended to go far, rather it would be an expression of their individual identity, so the City agreed to give them some latitude, with some restraint. The EAB’s color code was somewhat different from the City’s, but he did not believe their intent was to follow the City’s color concept. Ms. Johnson noted the EAB had another logo that was all one color, and another that comprised two colors. Commissioner Dunn restated her suggestion the colors match the color codes used by the City. Commissioner L. Martin noted each member of the Commission was allowed City of Lauderhill Page 10 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 27, 2023 some individuality. His position was if the logo a board desired was not gaudy, or stepping into a realm of explicit content, particularly with the City’s youth, the Commission should allow them some latitude. Commissioner Grant concurred, as displaying their creativity was important to them. She personally preferred the color codes chosen for the EAB logo, than the one used by the City; she did not think they needed to make the selected colors blend with the City’s, particularly since the words City of Lauderhill were a part of the logo. City Attorney Rosenberg pointed out there were times when the logos had no color, it was more the concept of the logo itself for which they sought Commission approval. Commissioner L. Martin thought the EAB’s logos should be approved, giving them the chance to select which they preferred to use. Vice Mayor S. Martin agreed. Commissioner Dunn sought clarification the Commission was being asked to approve the look of the logo, rather than the color(s) of the logo. City Attorney Rosenberg restated this was the logo the EAB chose, and before it moved further in the process, she wished the Commission to review the logos to ensure there were no objections. Ms. Johnson clarified the EAB wished to use full color on their flyers, but there would be times when only one color was used. Commissioner Dunn surmised it was unlikely the EAB even considered the color code, which was more of a technical term, so they might not even know it was a possibility. 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 12. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-02-63: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDED ANNUAL CALENDAR OF CITY HOSTED SPECIAL EVENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-23R-02-63-Calander-City Hosted Events 2nd Amended 2023.pdf AR 23R-02-63 Updated Commissioner Events City of Lauderhill Page 11 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 27, 2023 Commissioner Grant asked, as it related to her assistant forwarding her dates, if on the next Commission meeting the item would be on the agenda again. Ms. Johnson affirmed it would; as of the present day, staff received more changes, and they would be reflected on the next Commission meeting agenda. 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 XI QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS (IF NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) 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 Commissioner L. Martin mentioned golf pro Paula Tucker, Parks & Recreation staff, and he would be launching an event called Nine & Wine at the Lauderhill Golf Course for adults wishing to get out, play golf, and explore the City’s wonderful nine-hole golf course. It would be a membership event, with an annual membership fee of $150.00 that included clubs, a bag, if needed, a shirt, hat, access to the golf course after hours year round, and other wonderful surprises, including surprise celebrity guests turning up. Ms. Tucker was an active golf pro on the female circuit; she had many wonderful contacts throughout the country and the world, some of whom committed to come to the City’s golf course periodically. He noted the number of participants would be limited, so interested persons should sign up, come out, and have a good time with likeminded people; activities might include a couple wine tastings each month. The event would take place every Saturday, and attendees would receive a golf lesson from Ms. Tucker. Commissioner L. Martin mentioned Ms. Tucker’s Fore Life program, in which nearly 50 children participated in a youth golf program, with the goal of building some chaperoning opportunities, whereby, adults in various professions could spend time with some of the children, giving them opportunities, etc. He mentioned a few weeks prior, Commissioner Dunn, City Manager Giles-Smith, Ms. Johnson, and he travelled to Tallahassee for Legislative Days, and he thought they did very well; whenever City representatives went to Tallahassee, it was with the intent of securing dollars from legislators to City of Lauderhill Page 12 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 27, 2023 help fund projects in the Lauderhill community. They sought dollars for major initiatives related to water, as well as one dealing with the City’s Fire Department’s request for new bunker gear to better protect firefighters from the adverse effects of smoke inhalation, etc. He believed the City’s team met with 12 or more legislators and/or their assistants, and it was a well-spent two days of receiving very positive feedback from all the State representatives they spoke with, including the City’s two local representatives, and senator; they were all on board with filing all the projects for which the City sought funding. The City’s team made a big push to address the flooding concerns experienced in Lauderhill, as well as the situation in Inverrary regarding taxes and reserve crises; they delivered all the signed letters submitted by Environ residents to legislators, so the latter understood the seriousness and significance of what was taking place in Lauderhill. He said they were looking forward to returning to Tallahassee in March to follow up on their previous efforts, commending City lobbyist Yolanda Cash Jackson and her team for making everything happen. Commissioner L. Martin thanked his colleagues who attended and supported Lauderhill 6-12 and the Caribbean Festival, showing pictures of some activities, including the Lauderhill Steel Ensemble that had some 200 children participating in a variety of ways, including dance; numerous Caribbean islands were represented in the celebration. The event closed out with a great Bahamian Junkanoo performance. The school was a staple in the Lauderhill community to which the City sought to always give back, and the school appreciated all the City did for them. Commissioner L. Martin mentioned on the previous Thursday he went over to the Boys and Girls Club to celebrate Black History Month that included passing out certificates to honor roll students; the facility on NW 55th Avenue served up to 200 Lauderhill youths daily. It was a wonderful program of entertainment, showing off children’s talents, etc. He urged the public to visit the facility, and meet the new director, as she sought to do some wonderful things; at a later date she would attend a Commission meeting to introduce herself. He mentioned the passing of Christopher “Chris” Priester a few days prior; Mr. Priester hosted quite a number of City events at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC), and he worked closely with the City’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), recently contracting to host the CRA’s comedy series for the rest of the fiscal year. It was said Mr. Priester passed away in his sleep. He sent condolences to Mr. Priester’s family, noting a proclamation would be drafted and presented to his family in the near future. He believed the funeral service was scheduled for March 11, 2023, and he would provide more information to the City Commission and staff. Right before the present meeting, he received a call that the Lauderhill Royals Cheer Team participated in the nationwide event in New Jersey, and they came in fourth, so the City’s youth were, again, representing the City well. He sent a shoutout to Samuel Wilkerson, his wife, and his fellow St. George/Broward Estate Homeowners’ Association (HOA) members; they took about 56 residents up to St. Augustine on an HOA outreach event the past weekend. Thus far, the feedback he received from residents who went on the trip was very positive, further evidenced by numerous social media posts. Commissioner Dunn announced the coming Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Fire Station 57 at 6:00 p.m. they would hold an in-person LHPP meeting, for which notices should already have been sent to members; anyone in Lauderhill looking for meaningful ways to get involved in community service were welcome to join them. On the second Friday of March, they would host their final Dine In Lauderhill event of the quarter; it would take place at Lallos, where the guest speaker would be Neki City of Lauderhill Page 13 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 27, 2023 Mohan, Vice President of Multicultural Business & Community Engagement for Visit Lauderdale. She noted any Lauderhill resident or businessowner seeking to support a Lauderhill business, and/or wanted to network to make meaningful connections could attend by registering on the City’s website. Commissioner Dunn stated on March 16, 2023, they would host their inaugural Youth Excel STEM Summit at Lauderhill 6-12 starting at 10:00 a.m.; it would be a great experience at which the City’s youth would learn about and experience different STEM careers; participants would include Lauderhill 6-12 eighth grade and all high school grade students; students attending other schools in Lauderhill could be facilitated. For further information on this initiative, interested parents/students could contact Nikia Shepherd at 954-486-3170. Vice Mayor S. Martin asked if there was a Healthy You event coming up on March 10th. City Attorney Rosenberg thought there was a Taste of the Caribbean on March 10. Commissioner Dunn indicated she could provide no information on the Healthy You program, suggesting he check with City staff. Commissioner Grant saw on Facebook earlier that the Lauderhill Fire Department attended a conference in Orlando, at which they went through good learning experiences. She hoped to post some of the pictures she saw on the department’s Facebook page at the next Commission meeting, commending whoever managed the department’s Facebook page, as it appeared very active. She found out President Biden enacted a new program as of January 23, 2023, involving the countries of Haiti, El Salvador, Mexico, Nicaragua, and one more country; about 30,000 residents from these countries would be allowed to come into the U.S. to work without having to go through the previously tedious process. Someone had to take financial responsibility for those individuals, but it appeared program was running smoothly thus far; she reached out to many persons in the Lauderhill community of Haitian descent, and it appeared people were coming over in droves ready to work. She would speak with the City Manager to determine if it could be posted on the City’s website, as Lauderhill was a very culturally diverse community. Commissioner Grant mentioned her son, Joshua, was called up for the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team, and as he was 15 years of age, he could play with different teams nationally, until he was 18 years of age or went pro. Additionally, he was called up for the Jamaica National Soccer Team, and he went on to play with the U17, training in Jamaica for about two months, after which he was selected to be in a group of 20 players chosen from 300 youths from Canada, the United Kingdom, etc.; Joshua was one of two goalies selected. The 20 players played several games in Guatemala where they did very well, despite not qualifying for the World Cup in their age group. She said it was a wonderful experience for the young participants, noting there were four children in the group from Broward County on that team, with three from the Lauderhill Lions soccer program. Mayor Thurston mentioned having the opportunity the past Sunday to attend a performance of 42nd Street at the LPAC, remarking sometimes people forgot about all the positive things happening in Lauderhill. His wife and he attended and had a great time, so he encouraged Lauderhill residents to take advantage of the many good things taking place in the City. City of Lauderhill Page 14 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 27, 2023 Commissioner Dunn mentioned Mayor Thurston was honored the previous week. Mayor Thurston affirmed he was contacted by Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus- McCormick’s office about a legacy award event honoring people who were active in the community. The event, held at The Ben, a gorgeous hotel in Palm Beach, was very moving, with awards presented by Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic Leader. He thanked Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick for inviting and honoring him; it was a great experience and event. Commissioner Dunn attended, along with numerous elected officials from Dade and Broward County; the event was well attended. XVIII ADJOURNMENT - 7:39 PM City of Lauderhill Page 15