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, May 8, 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 May 8, 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 May 8, 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 L. Martin, seconded by Commissioner D. Grant, 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 APRIL 10, 2023. City of Lauderhill Page 1 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 8, 2023 Attachments: April 10, 2023 - City Commission Meeting Minutes These Minutes were approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) B. MINUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING FOR APRIL 24, 2023. Attachments: April 24, 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 MAY 2023 MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH (REQUESTED BY MAYOR KEN THURSTON). B. A PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 2023 HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER MELISSA P. DUNN). C. A PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 12, 2023 NATIONAL CHILDCARE PROVIDER APPRECIATION DAY (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER MELISSA P. DUNN). VI SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. A COMMUNITY UPDATE ON LAUDERHILL SCHOOLS BY DR. JEFF HOLNESS, BROWARD COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER (REQUESTED BY MAYOR KEN THURSTON). Attachments: Special Presentation A - BCSB (As Referenced Within Minutes) (Excerpt transcription) Dr. Jeff Holness, Broward County School Board, gave an update on the School Board’s planned improvements for Lauderhill schools. Mayor Thurston opened the discussion to the public. Varion Harris, Lauderhill resident, and president of the United Lauderhill Community Association, stated he had been a resident of Lauderhill since 1974; he was on the main corridor of NW 19th Street, five houses away from Lauderhill 6-12. Regarding the report Ms. Evans presented that included fights in the school, he sought clarification the fights she referred to were within school boundaries, not outside the school, which he felt skewed the report. City Attorney Rosenberg stated all members of the public wishing to speak should direct their questions to the Mayor, and he would direct them to the School Board representatives after public input was closed. City of Lauderhill Page 2 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 8, 2023 Mr. Harris expressed concern that the report detailing fights in the City’s schools did not include fights among students that took place outside the school after school. Another major concern among community leaders was regarding school resource officers (SRO), as their presence, or the lack thereof, had a significant impact both inside and outside schools; it was important to increase the number of SROs in Lauderhill’s school, which he heard the City Commissioners speak about. No mention was made about renovations to Lauderhill 6-12, where buildings remained the same since he became a Lauderhill resident; the schools in Lauderhill’s 33313 area, along with those in the 33311 area were in grave need of improvements. Chief Safety & Security Officer Jaime Alberti responded to the first question regarding the school fights that took place outside of school campuses, stating neither the School Board nor the specific school had any jurisdiction to enforce discipline; such action was in the purview of the Lauderhill Police Department (PD). Regarding increasing the number of SROs at Lauderhill’s schools, he noted the report stated the School Board was working with Lauderhill PD to see if they could bring any of their officers on board to address that community need. On the upgrades to Lauderhill 6-12, the one piece of work that was completed was the HVAC improvements in the kitchen; the remaining scope of work, which included all the renovations, the building envelope, the fire alarm, the media center, the restroom, and the electrical and roofing were all still in the design phase. He said once they exited the design phase, and they received a letter of recommendation (LOR), the process moved on to procurement to secure a contractor for the work, which meant bids would be sent to the School Board, and the latter would select one bid from among the vying contractors, then the active construction phase would begin. It usually took a few months to procure a contractor, and it appeared completion was expected in the first and/or second quarter of fiscal year 2025 for completion. Mayor Thurston stated he was told each member of the public should come forward and ask their questions, and after all questions and concerns from the public were posed, School Board representatives would respond accordingly. Sam Wilkerson, Lauderhill resident, stated he resided around the corner from Parkway Middle School. He went through four principals at Parkway: Principal Dudley, Principal Osgood, Principal Mattair, and current Principal Flowers, and his community held several meetings with all four principals over time, during which they promised the school improvements would be forthcoming. Commissioner L. Martin was thanked for his concise and accurate review of the historical information, stating the picture he just gave Dr. Holness was from Parkway Middle School, noting the incident took place during the last school term, which he personally witnessed. Through the four principals he spoke with, they all assured him things would improve, and since that time, only Daniel Foganholi did something positive for their community. Mr. Foganholi said he would visit the Parkway site, after which he promised to tear down the buildings, which he did. However, after that, nothing else took place, as Mr. Foganholi told the community he ran out of funding; now Dr. Holness and his team were stating the anticipated date of completion was in 2025. Eula Murray-Hylton, Lauderhill resident, said, in her capacity as chairperson on the City’s Community Budget Advisory Board (CBAB), she contacted Dr. Holness’ City of Lauderhill Page 3 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 8, 2023 office; she was thankful he came to meet with the residents, as the CBAB members had several representatives from various community boards voicing their distress about the state of Lauderhill 6-12 and Parkway. She equated the current situation to the saying: “The cows are starving, while the grass is growing”, and she wondered, if not now, when? Each class of students passing through the various grades in Lauderhill’s schools were being deprived of programming Broward schools elsewhere provided. She lived in the 33351 zip code, where students mostly attended schools in the City of Sunrise, at which SROs were constantly positioned. As a Lauderhill resident and taxpayer, she loved her city, and she could not fathom how the School Board seemed incapable of finding two SROs when Lauderhill residents paid $22.4 million to the School Board, even more than the City collected from its taxpayers. Willie Mae Cooper, Lauderhill resident, and president of the West Ken Lark Homeowners Association, said the school in their community was Larkdale Elementary, where they still had jalousie windows, like they had when she was in elementary school. In building four, the windows were broken at the girls’ bathroom. She saw in the report there was some funds going to renovate Larkdale, but she wondered why it took the School Board so long. Another concern was students were constantly being tested, which though a good thing, it was still important for children to enjoy going to school, as there were children gifted in music, so there should be programs to develop their talents, and learn new skills. She said there were very intelligent children at Larkdale, some hoped for careers in the medical arena, but there was no science program to give them a foundation on which to develop their dreams. When she attended Dillard High School, then Dillard Comprehensive High School, they had very intelligent students who might not have had the book smarts as other children, but the school had a wide variety of programs and training, so when they graduated, they could, perhaps, start their own businesses. These subjects and programs should be brought back into the City’s schools. Ms. Cooper mentioned creative art, noting there was an art program at Larkdale, but there were children who were very gifted in art; in the past, their artwork was posted in areas throughout the City. At Larkdale, there were so many things the students needed to be exposed to, such as technology, which should be a part of the regular curriculum at the City’s schools. The students were eager to learn, and there was so much for them to receive, but the heavy focus on testing, to the neglect of other areas from which students could benefit, was not acceptable. She felt this was the reason many children disliked going to school; it was not a joyful experience. Ms. Cooper added, at Wingate Oaks they needed doctors for some of the children, as they had special needs, so the School Board needed to explore options to meet those needs. Madeline Noel, Lauderhill resident, stated her home was located near Lauderhill 6-12, and she volunteered at the church on the corner of NW 49th Street and NW 21st Avenue every Friday, where she distributed food to the community. It was overwhelming to see the many children who were out there; even stores in the area had someone at the door of the store limiting the number of children who could come in at a time, and while in the store, the children were watched as they shopped, and watched as they left. She echoed the need for SROs, something that should have been put in place years ago; so the community needed an update in terms of when this need would be met, particularly for Lauderhill 6-12. Her City of Lauderhill Page 4 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 8, 2023 children attended Castle Hill Elementary, they attended Parkway Middle School, and major renovations were needed, and Lauderhill 6-12 needed both external and internal renovations. She restated the need for the Lauderhill community to receive regular, concrete updates that included timelines on when the promised changes would occur. Ms. Noel questioned how the School Board was engaging Lauderhill parents to be relative partners in upgrading the City’s schools; that is, was the School Board communicating with them in languages they understood, and could respond to, such as Spanish, and Haitian Creole. She believed the community was ready to partner with the School Board, and the community needed to understand the School Board was ready to partner with the community, such as engaging the homeowners associations (HOA) that met regularly. Vice Mayor S. Martin was thanked for putting a lot of emphasis to ensure community HOAs and civic associations were meeting; so the question was how the School District was meeting, and what steps were they taking to engage community associations, as they played a vital role in the community. It was important for the City’s children to be well educated, that this was done in a safe environment, and in a school with decent surroundings, one in which students felt comfortable to learn, with a curriculum they enjoyed. As parents, as community leaders, as members of the Lauderhill community, they were more than ready, willing and able to work with the schools, and they needed the schools to work for their children. Ms. Noel mentioned school bus drivers, teachers, cafeteria workers, asking what was being done to keep them engaged and motivated so they enjoyed coming to work, and would stay with the schools, and work with the students. Most of them worked in the schools because they were passionate about education; she asked how they were being rewarded for their passion and dedication toward the students. Mayor Thurston received no further comments from the public. Dr. Holness and his team asked City staff to compile the residents comments, questions, and requests, and send them to their office, so they could respond accordingly. It appeared the residents shared the same goals as the School District, including the need to keep the schools and their students safe, in good repair, improved programming, etc. They would look more carefully regarding the need for more SROs, and they would be exploring how to make that a reality. On the issues at Parkway, they continued to work to rectify that situation, and get Parkway completed. Mayor Thurston remarked on the mistake made in his not extending an invitation to the School Board to come and update the City’s residents, staff, and elected officials sooner, so he thought it would be useful if the School Board representatives came back in the very near future, and be prepared to address the abovementioned concerns expressed by the residents and elected officials. Dr. Holness expressed appreciation to the residents and elected officials who voiced their concerns and posed questions, and he wished to assure them that, as their new School Board member, he intended to work with the community. He agreed with the comments that stressed the community/district relationship to ensure the City’s children continued to progress, working concertedly toward that outcome. As a school district, he desired to work with the elected officials to move in a very positive direction. City of Lauderhill Page 5 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 8, 2023 Mayor Thurston indicated the City Clerk’s Office would prepare the residents’ questions, and forward them to the Dr. Holness’ office as soon as possible. Central Regional Superintendent Darius Adamson asked the City to provide the contact information for the Lauderhill HOAs. B. A PRESENTATION REGARDING FEMA ASSISTANCE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER DENISE D. GRANT). Attachments: Special Presentation B - FEMA (As Referenced Within Minutes) VII GENERAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES MAXIMUM) A. YOUTH OUTREACH BARBERING PRESENTATION FROM GOO CUTZ (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER DENISE D. GRANT). B. HELP CONNECT FAMILIES IN YOUR COMMUNITY TO BROADBAND (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER LAWRENCE "JABBOW" MARTIN). Attachments: Presentation B - Internet (As Referenced Within Minutes) VIII ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - FIRST READING (NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) (AS ADVERTISED IN THE SUN-SENTINEL) 1. ORDINANCE NO: 23O-05-109: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE IV, CITY COMMISSION, SECTION 2-163, DEBATE AND DECORUM; SETTING TIME LIMIT FOR SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR SARAI “RAY” MARTIN). Attachments: ORD-23R-05-109-Code-2-163-Special Presentation Time Limit.pdf AR 23O-05-109 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda on first reading to the City Commission Meeting, due back on 06/12/2023]. (See Consideration of Consent 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) 2. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-05-118: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE GRANT AWARD MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES INSTITUTE AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL REGARDING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL - CITY City of Lauderhill Page 6 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 8, 2023 INCLUSIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP (CIE) PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS PUBLIC PROCUREMENT COMMITMENT; ACCEPTING THE GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000.00; PROVIDING THAT THERE IS NO MATCHING OF FUNDS REQUIRED; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-23R-05-118-GRANT-MOU-CIE.pdf AR 23R-05-118 FY 2023 - NLC Procurement Commitment MOU This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 3. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-05-119: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL CITY COMMISSION APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE PIGGYBACK OF THE BENNETT FIRE PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC. CONTRACT BASED UPON THE SOLICITATION BY LAKE COUNTY (CONTRACT #22-730B) FOR THE PURCHASE OF BUNKER GEAR FOR USE BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000.00; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBER(S) UTILIZING CDBG FUNDING; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-23R-05-119-Piggy-Bennett-Fire Bunker Gear.pdf AR 23R-05-119 Lake County Contract (22-730B) Bennett Quote This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 4. ITEM REMOVED 5. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-05-121: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPOINTING JESSICA COUTAIN BY VICE MAYOR SARAI “RAY” MARTIN TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE ART, CULTURAL, TOURISM BOARD FOR THE REMAINDER OF A TERM THAT SHALL EXPIRE CONCURRENT WITH THE COMMISSIONER SEAT OR NOVEMBER 2024, WHICHEVER SHALL OCCUR FIRST; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City of Lauderhill Page 7 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 8, 2023 Attachments: RES-21R-05-121-Brd-ACT-Ray Martin.pdf AR 23R-05-121 ACT Board List Coutain, Jessica - ACT Board Application This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-05-122: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPOINTING BARBARA ROBINSON BY VICE MAYOR SARAI “RAY” MARTIN TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE REMAINDER OF A TERM THAT SHALL EXPIRE CONCURRENT WITH THE COMMISSIONER SEAT OR NOVEMBER 2024. Attachments: RES-21R-05-122-Brd-RecAd-Ray Martin.pdf AR 23R-05-122 Recreation Advisory Board List Robinson, Barbara - Recreation Advisory Board Application This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-05-123: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE SIXTH 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-05-123-Calendar-City Hosted Events 6th Amended 2023.pdf AR 23R-05-123 Updated Commissioner Events (Sixth) This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 7A. RESOLUTION 23R-05-117: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,450.00 TO THE BNC CONSTRUCTION OF AMERICA CONTRACT FOR RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION SERVICES UNDER THE SHIP PROGRAM; APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT REGARDING GWENDOLYN BARIFFE'S HOME TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR ADA COMPLIANCE AND AUTHORIZING AN INCREASED EXPENDITURE; PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL PAYMENT IN AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $17,450.00 FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 627-224-04935; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). City of Lauderhill Page 8 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 8, 2023 Attachments: RES-23R-05-117-Changer Order-BNC Construction-SHIP-Bariffe.pdf AR 23R-05-117 BNC Construction Bariffe Amendment This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 7B. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-05-126: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REMETERING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND JULIETTE NORMIL TO ALLOW SUBMETERS AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5310 N.W. 17TH COURT, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, IN ORDER TO SEPARATELY BILL EACH INDIVIDUAL USER BASED UPON ACTUAL 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-05-126-Agrmt-Rem-5310 NW 17 Ct.pdf AR 23R-05-126 Remetering Agreement_5310 NW 17th Court_04 26 2023 A motion was made by Commissioner D. Grant, 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 7C. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-05-127: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REMETERING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND RAYMOND BRAVE AND JEANNETTE MICHEL TO ALLOW SUBMETERS AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5301 - 5305 N.W. 17TH COURT, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, IN ORDER TO SEPARATELY BILL EACH INDIVIDUAL USER BASED UPON ACTUAL 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-05-127-Agrmt-Rem-5301-5305 NW 17 Ct.pdf AR 23R-05-127 Remetering Agreement_5301- 5305 NW 17th St_04 27 2023.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 7D. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-05-128: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE LIST OF QUALIFIED VENDORS IN RESPONSE TO RFP 2023-040 TO City of Lauderhill Page 9 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 8, 2023 PROVIDE YOUTH RECREATION AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH EACH VENDOR ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-23R-05-128-List-Qualified Vendors-Youth programming.pdf AR 23R-05-128 BID RESULT 2023-021 Youth Recreation Out Of School Youth Out of School Programming RE-BID (3) This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 7E. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-05-129: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE LIST OF QUALIFIED VENDORS IN RESPONSE TO RLI 2023-033 TO PROVIDE FITNESS CLASS AND GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH EACH VENDOR ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-23R-05-129-List-Qualified Vendors-Fitness Classes.pdf AR 23R-05-129 Fitness Instructor RLI 2.7.23.docxFinal (1) BID RESULTS 2023-033 (2) 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) 8. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-05-124: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA GRANTING MED-PED ASSOCIATES, P.A. A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT AN OFFICE, MEDICAL, WITH CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE PROVIDER USE IN A 2,500 SQUARE FEET UNIT ON A +/-4,791 SQUARE FOOT SITE LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF TRACTS C & D OF INDUSTRIAL 100 UNIT 2 PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 85 PAGE 2 OF THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY, MORE COMMONLY 1600 NORTH STATE ROAD 7 (N.W. 40 AVENUE) SUITE 300, LAUDERHILL, City of Lauderhill Page 10 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 8, 2023 FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attachments: RES-23R-05-124-Special X - Med-Ped Spa.pdf AR 23R-05-124 DRR 23-SE-003 Med-Ped Associates, P.A.pdf Med Ped-Attachment A- SEU Application Submittal.pdf Attach. B-Med-Ped-Signed Conditions Affidavit.pdf Med-Ped -Attachment C Floor Plan.pdf Med-Ped-Attachment D-Inventory.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 9. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-05-125: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA GRANTING TO THE PETITIONER, JAMAICA EX- POLICE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. (JEPA), AN AMENDMENT TO THE APPROVAL OF AN EXISTING SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, FOR A CLUB, PRIVATE OR SOCIAL, WITH INDOOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND ACCESSORY ON PREMISES CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO MEMBERS AND INVITED GUESTS FOR FUNDRAISING EVENTS WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT, IN A 1,500 SQUARE FOOT BAY WITHIN A +/ -71,002 SQUARE FOOT SHOPPING PLAZA LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS PORTION OF TRACT B OF PLAT OF INVEREALTY TRACT 1 PLAT AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 111 PAGE 46 OF THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 7153 W. OAKLAND PARK BLVD.; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attachments: RES-23R-05-125-Special X - JEPA.pdf AR 23R-05-125 23-SE-002 DRR, JEPA-APR.pdf JEPA-Attachment A SEU Application.pdf JEPA-Attachment B Floor plan.pdf JEPA-Attachment D RES. 11R-10-232.pdf JEPA-Attachment C Affidavit of Conditions SIGNED Form 8B - Commissioner M. Dunn Commissioner Dunn stated she was unable to vote on the subject item due to a conflict of interest. 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: City of Lauderhill Page 11 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 8, 2023 Yes: 4- Commissioner D. Grant, Commissioner L. Martin, Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston Abstain: 1- Commissioner M. Dunn 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 Rosenberg stated the Florida Legislation session just ended, so she would follow up to determine which of the items the City submitted to Governor DeSantis for his signature were actually signed, and report her findings to the Commission accordingly. The Form 61 was sent for signature; if the Governor signs it, the City’s elected officials had to file a Form 6 in 2024, which was a more in depth financial disclosure. Commissioner L. Martin mentioned the Cinco de Mayo event at Lauderhill Pointe plaza; a good time was had by all, at which numerous vendors were present. He was very excited about the events and businesses slated to come to the subject area, as he really saw it becoming a staple in the Lauderhill community. The West Ken Lark Park grand opening celebration took place and was a hit; he was pleased to see the steps the City was taking to expose its citizens to many opportunities, commending Ms. Cooper for doing a good job. He noted the Jazzin’ in West Ken Lark event took place right after, featuring wonderful entertainment, and the people from the community had a good time. The Lauderhill Professional Advisory Board was doing another headshot day the coming Saturday, where, for $25.00, anyone could take professional headshots; the previous event was a huge success, and it was a fundraiser. He was very proud of the City’s youth, and their efforts to stay connected with their Lauderhill community, putting their best foot forward. Commissioner Dunn stated the Lauderhill Shines had a graduation of six businesses from cohort six, bringing the number of graduated businesses close to 80; they were now working on an annual report, and revamping the videos. They were compiling the waitlist for cohort seven that would start in the fall. She mentioned Code Ninja, a coding camp for children that opened up in Oakland Park, hired six Lauderhill young people, some of whom were a part of the Lauderhill Youth Empowerment series, Hibiscus Girls, and La Rousse, mentioning she toured the Code Ninja site, where the City’s six children would learn how to code over the coming weekend. Reminding the Commission of the group of Lauderhill girls she recently took to Tallahassee, she noted the bill they lobbied for passed City of Lauderhill Page 12 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 8, 2023 unanimously, and would soon be signed into law by the Governor; because of their lobbying efforts, all high schools and middle schools in the State of Florida would have the chance to place sanitary products in girls’ bathrooms. She expressed pride in the girls who participated in the effort. Commissioner Dunn indicated May 8 was Teacher Appreciation Spa Day at Royal Palm Elementary; they partnered with Florida Academy for Hair and Beauty, with volunteers going to Royal Palm to do manicures and facials for the teachers. She was pleased to be able to pamper the teachers in this way. She mentioned the Lauderhill Health and Prosperity (LHPP) hosted a mixer and meeting at Florida Medical Center (FMC), thanking Mayor Thurston and Commissioner L. Martin for attending, along with the work by, and the presence of the City Manager and her staff; the meeting had good turnout, and productive dialog. It said a lot when some of the City administration’s brightest minds sat around the table with residents and business owners to solve some of the challenges being faced. She mentioned in 2022 they did a Mommy Makeover collaboration with Lauderhill Shines companies; they elected to do the event again in 2023, so anyone who knew of single mothers and teachers serving the City of Lauderhill should apply to nominate them on the City website: Lauderhill.gov/mom; nominations would be accepted until May 19, 2023. In 2022, again partnering with the Florida Academy of Beauty, as well as Truly Rooted, a Lauderhill Shines business participant, they did hair, makeup, and nails, which they would do again, after which the ladies would be taken to Nailed It DIY Studio for a women’s empowerment brunch and flowers, and a chance to make a project; the actual activities would take place at the end of May. She mentioned on Saturday, June 3, 2023, the First Annual Lauderhill Walk for Peace would take place, as June was Gun Violence Awareness Month; the event would begin at the Lauderhill Police Department, and march to City Hall, where a press conference would be held, after which activities would move into a resource fair. At the Resource Fair would be community partners offering such services as: healthcare screenings, mental health resources, rental assistance, etc., and there would be a raffle that a Lauderhill resident present at the event, and who visited some of the booths, could win $1,500.00 towards rent or mortgage, or $500.00 toward their water bill. This was being done in collaboration with the Health Foundation of South Florida, one of the current, primary investors in LHPP, Simply Healthcare Humana, and Banyan Health Systems. Vice Mayor S. Martin highlighted a community barbeque held at the West Ken Lark Park the past weekend; the event was attended by over 150 people; Ms. Cooper and her team did an awesome job, as did the City’s Parks & Recreation Department staff. Residents, etc. seemed to have a great time. City Manager Giles-Smith wished everyone Happy Mother’s Day. Mayor Thurston echoed wishes of a Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers in the Lauderhill community. XVIII ADJOURNMENT - 9:08 PM City of Lauderhill Page 13