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, November 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 November 27, 2023 I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Thurston called to order the Regular City Commission Meeting at 6:03 PM. II ROLL CALL Present: 5- Commissioner Melissa P. Dunn,Commissioner Denise D. Grant,Vice Mayor Lawrence Martin,Commissioner 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 HOUSEKEEPING A motion was made by Vice Mayor S. Martin, seconded by Commissioner D. Grant, to ACCEPT the Revised Version of the City Commission Meeting Agenda for November 27, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner D. Grant, Vice Mayor L. Martin, Commissioner S. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston Abstain: 0 II PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG FOLLOWED BY GOOD AND WELFARE A. A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR COMMISSIONER M. MARGARET BATES (REQUESTED BY MAYOR KEN THURSTON). B. A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR BOBBY GLENN (REQUESTED BY MAYOR KEN THURSTON). III ELECTION A. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR Commissioner Grant nominated Commissioner L. Martin to serve as vice mayor. Mayor Thurston indicated the appointment was for one year. City of Lauderhill Page 1 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 27, 2023 A motion was made by Commissioner D. Grant, seconded by Commissioner M. Dunn, to approve the appointment of Commissioner Lawrence "Jabbow" Martin as vice mayor. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner D. Grant, Vice Mayor L. Martin, Commissioner S. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston Abstain: 0 Vice Mayor L. Martin thanked his fellow elected officials for appointing him as the next vice mayor, stating he was blessed with the opportunity to do what he loved, which was serving and giving back to his community in the great City of Lauderhill. IV CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Vice Mayor L. Martin, 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, Vice Mayor L. Martin, Commissioner S. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston Abstain: 0 V APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. MINUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING FOR OCTOBER 30, 2023. Attachments: October 30, 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 NOVEMBER 13, 2023. Attachments: November 13, 2023 - City Commission Meeting Minutes These Minutes were approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) VI PROCLAMATIONS / COMMENDATIONS A. A PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOVEMBER 2023 AS NATIONAL HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS MONTH (REQUESTED BY MAYOR KEN THURSTON). VII SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (10 MINUTES MAXIMUM) A. A PRESENTATION FROM MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER MELISSA P. DUNN). City of Lauderhill Page 2 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 27, 2023 Attachments: Special Presentation A - MODS Access Programs (As Referenced Within Minutes) VIII GENERAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES MAXIMUM) A. A PRESENTATION OF THE PARKWAY MIDDLE THEATRE TROOP (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER MELISSA P. DUNN). B. A PRESENTATION TO THE 2023 AYFL SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS - LAUDERHILL 6U BRONCOS (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER LAWRENCE "JABBOW" MARTIN). C. A PRESENTATION ON THE ENHANCED HCE HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM FOR SENIORS FROM THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF BROWARD COUNTY (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER LAWRENCE "JABBOW" MARTIN). Attachments: Presentation C (As Referenced Within Minutes) D. REMOVED IX ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - FIRST READING (NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) (AS ADVERTISED IN THE SUN-SENTINEL) 1. ORDINANCE NO. 23O-11-138: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDR) ARTICLE IV, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW REQUIREMENTS, SECTION 1.9, PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIRED AND CREATING SUBSECTION 1.9.6, NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS; PROVIDING THE DETAILS OF PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR VARIOUS PETITIONS OR APPLICATIONS; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH) Attachments: ORD-23O-11-138-LDR-Art. IV-1.9-Notice Requirements.pdf AR 23O-11-138 DRR Distance notification requirement - FINAL (1).pdf PZB 10.31.2023 Notice (Proof of Publication).pdf HOA_Neighborhood_Map This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda on first reading to the City Commission Meeting, due back on 12/11/2023. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) X ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND READING (NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) (AS ADVERTISED IN THE SUN-SENTINEL) City of Lauderhill Page 3 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 27, 2023 XI RESOLUTIONS (IF NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) 2. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-11-302: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE MODIFICATIONS TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE ALREADY EXISTING POSITION OF CITY PLANNER FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-23R-11-302-Job Modification-City Planner.pdf AR 23R-11-302 City Planner - 2023 - with revisions City Planner - 2023 - clean copy This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 3. RESOLUTION 23R-11-303: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,200.00 TO THE JAMES JOYCE CONSTRUCTION CORP. FOR RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION SERVICES UNDER THE SHIP AND ARPA PROGRAMS; APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT REGARDING ALLEN & MARY LAKES 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 $11,200.00 FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBERS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-23R-11-303-Changer Order-James Joyce Const-SHIP-Lakes House.pdf AR 23R-11-303 Proposed Change Order inspection with pricing and removal of line items Change Order No.2 (Exhibit A) – James Joyce Construction Corp American Leak Detection – Tech Notes Report This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 4. RESOLUTION NO. 23R-11-305: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING; AUTHORIZING THE PIGGYBACK OF THE BRADFORD COUNTY SHERIFF’S CONTRACT (BCSO 22-27-1.0) TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS VEHICLES FROM DUVAL FORD, OR OTHER AUTHORIZED VENDORS UNDER THE AGREEMENT AS City of Lauderhill Page 4 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 27, 2023 NECESSARY, TO BE UTILIZED BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $871,576.17 FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 305-311-06512; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-23R-11-305-Piggy-Duval Ford-Police Vehicles.pdf AR 23R-11-305 BRADFORD SHERIFF Duval Pricing This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) XII QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS (IF NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) XIII QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING XIV QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, SECOND READING XV UNFINISHED BUSINESS XVI OLD BUSINESS XVII NEW BUSINESS XVIII COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC OFFICIALS SHALL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY BEFORE ADJOURNMENT City Attorney Rosenberg hoped everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving; she sent thoughts and prayers to former Commissioner Margaret Bates’s family at her recent passing. Vice Mayor L. Martin updated the Commission and the Lauderhill public on his activities, highlighting the following: • He represented the City at an event the past week in Pompano Beach, where he discussed a number of upcoming City events; Lauderhill was recognized as a very active and forward-thinking city • Friday, December 1, 2023, the Community Redevelopment Agency’s (CRA) Comedy Show would take place at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC); doors opened at 7:30 p.m., with showtime at 8:00 p.m. • Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the Broward Estates/St. George Park, the Jazzin @ the St. George Park Community Festival would take place 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; residents were encouraged to come out with lawn chairs and coolers, so they could relax and enjoy the live entertainment. City Manager Giles-Smith echoed condolences to the Bates family, stating City of Lauderhill Page 5 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 27, 2023 former Commissioner Bates was one of a kind and she would be missed very much. Mayor Thurston sent condolences to both the Bates, and to the Glen families, noting both individuals were great citizens of Lauderhill and they would be deeply missed. Commissioner Dunn reminded everyone the Commission appointed her as the City of Lauderhill’s representative on the Broward County Solid Waste Authority committee; on the coming Monday, December 4, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., Lauderhill would host the next executive board meeting in the Multipurpose Room at City Hall. She invited her fellow elected officials to stop by to say hello if they wished, adding they would be sent an email reminder of the upcoming meeting. Vice Mayor L. Martin indicated he would be traveling to Washington, D .C., on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, along with two staff members from the Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO); they were going to meet with senators and house representatives to discuss funding for Broward, as well as participate in a program that dealt with connectivity. He was the only elected official from Broward County traveling with MPO staff; he would return on Friday, December 8, 2023. He sent commendations to the trio who attended the National League of Cities conference; it was a very engaging experience, as every room they walked into Lauderhill was recognized in some manner as a progressive city; the City was well represented. XIX ADJOURNMENT - 7:41 PM City of Lauderhill Page 6