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, August 26, 2024 6:00 PM City Commission Chambers City Commission Meeting LAUDERHILL CITY COMMISSION Mayor Ken Thurston Vice Mayor Lawrence Martin Commissioner Melissa P. Dunn Commissioner Denise D. Grant Commissioner Sarai Martin Desorae Giles-Smith, City Manager Andrea M. Anderson, City Clerk Angel Petti Rosenberg, City Attorney City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 26, 2024 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,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 CITY MANAGER 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 HOUSEKEEPING A motion was made by Vice Mayor L. Martin, seconded by Commissioner M. Dunn, to ACCEPT the Revised Version of the City Commission Meeting Agenda for August 26, 2024, including hearing item 18 (RES 24R-08-168) to be considered first, before item 1. 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 III PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG FOLLOWED BY GOOD AND WELFARE 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 City of Lauderhill Page 1 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 26, 2024 A. MINUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING FOR JULY 8, 2024. Attachments: July 8, 2024 - City Commission Meeting Minutes These Minutes were approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) VI PROCLAMATIONS / COMMENDATIONS A. ITEM REMOVED B. A PRESENTATION OF THE BAHAMIAN DIASPORA INDEPENDENCE AWARD TO VICE MAYOR LAWRENCE “JABBOW” MARTIN (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: Proclamation B (As Referenced Within Minutes) VII PRESENTATIONS A. A PRESENTATION FROM CONGRESSWOMAN SHELIA CHERFILUS-MCCORMICK (REQUESTED BY MAYOR KEN THURSTON). Attachments: Presentation A (As Referenced Within Minutes) B. A PRESENTATION RECOGNIZING THE "A" RATING OF BROWARD COUNTY SCHOOLS (REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR LAWRENCE “JABBOW” MARTIN). Attachments: Presentation B (As Referenced Within Minutes) C. ITEM REMOVED D. A PRESENTATION FROM BROWARD HEALTH (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER MELISSA P. DUNN). Attachments: Presentation D (As Referenced Within Minutes) E. A BLACK BUSINESS PRESENTATION (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER DENISE D. GRANT). F. ITEM REMOVED G. ITEM MOVED H. A PRESENTATION TO ARTIST ANDY BALLENTINE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER DENISE D. GRANT). City of Lauderhill Page 2 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 26, 2024 VIII ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - FIRST READING (NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) (AS ADVERTISED IN THE SUN-SENTINEL) 1. ITEM REMOVED - ORDINANCE NO. 24O-08-126 1A. ORDINANCE NO. 24O-08-127: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF LAND LOCATED AT 5416 N.W. 18TH PLACE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED QUIT-CLAIM DEED TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL TO THE CRA; APPROVING THE QUIT-CLAIM DEED REGARDING THE TRANSFER; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: Ord-24O-08-127-Deed City to CRA-5416 NW 18 Pl.pdf AR 24O-04-08-127 Deed CITY TO CRA - 5416 NW 18 Place .pdf This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda on first reading to the City Commission Meeting, due back on 09/12/2024. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 1B. ORDINANCE NO. 24O-08-128: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF LAND LOCATED AT 5216 N.W. 18TH PLACE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED QUIT-CLAIM DEED TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL TO THE CRA; APPROVING THE QUIT-CLAIM DEED REGARDING THE TRANSFER; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: Ord-24O-08-128-Deed City to CRA-5216 NW 18 Pl.pdf AR 24O-04-08-128 Deed CITY TO CRA - 5216 NW 18 Place .pdf This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda on first reading to the City Commission Meeting, due back on 09/12/2024. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 1C. ORDINANCE NO. 24O-08-129: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF LAND LOCATED AT 5201 N.W. 18TH PLACE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED QUIT-CLAIM DEED TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL TO THE CRA; APPROVING THE QUIT-CLAIM DEED REGARDING THE TRANSFER; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER DESORAE GILES-SMITH). City of Lauderhill Page 3 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 26, 2024 Attachments: Ord-24O-08-129-Deed City to CRA-5201 NW 18 Pl.pdf AR 24O-04-08-129 Deed CITY TO CRA - 5201 NW 18 Place.pdf This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda on first reading to the City Commission Meeting, due back on 09/12/2024. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 1D. ORDINANCE NO. 24O-08-130: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF LAND LOCATED AT 5209 N.W. 18TH PLACE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED QUIT-CLAIM DEED TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL TO THE CRA; APPROVING THE QUIT-CLAIM DEED REGARDING THE TRANSFER; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: Ord-24O-08-130-Deed City to CRA-5209 NW 18 Pl.pdf AR 24O-04-08-130 Deed CITY TO CRA - 5209 NW 18 Place.pdf This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda on first reading to the City Commission Meeting, due back on 09/12/2024. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 1E. ORDINANCE NO. 24O-08-131: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF LAND LOCATED AT 5201 N.W. 18TH MANOR, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED QUIT-CLAIM DEED TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL TO THE CRA; APPROVING THE QUIT-CLAIM DEED REGARDING THE TRANSFER; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: Ord-24O-08-131-Deed City to CRA-5201 NW 18 Manor.pdf AR 24O-04-08-131 Deed CITY TO CRA - 5201 NW 18 Manor.pdf This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda on first reading to the City Commission Meeting, due back on 09/12/2024. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 1F. ORDINANCE NO. 24O-08-132: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF LAND LOCATED AT 5209 N.W. 18TH MANOR, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED QUIT-CLAIM DEED TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL TO THE CRA; APPROVING THE QUIT-CLAIM DEED REGARDING THE City of Lauderhill Page 4 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 26, 2024 TRANSFER; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: Ord-24O-08-132-Deed City to CRA-5209 NW 18 Manor.pdf AR 24O-04-08-132 Deed CITY TO CRA - 5209 NW 18 Manor.pdf This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda on first reading to the City Commission Meeting, due back on 09/12/2024. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 1G. ORDINANCE NO. 24O-08-133: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,226,678.00 AND A CAPITAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,662,480.00 AND A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,548,391.00 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024; REFLECTING APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENTS TO VARIOUS REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS AS SPECIFICALLY INDICATED IN THE BREAKDOWN IN THE IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $9,477,549.00; PROVIDING VARIOUS BUDGET CODE NUMBERS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: ORD-24O-08-133-Budget- Supp Appropriation FY 24.pdf AR 24O-08-133 Copy of Supplemental FY 2024 EOY This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda on first reading to the City Commission Meeting, due back on 09/12/2024. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) IX ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND READING (NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) (AS ADVERTISED IN THE SUN-SENTINEL) 2. ORDINANCE NO. 24O-07-123: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL CODE OF ORDINANCES, ARTICLE II, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 1, GENERALLY, SECTION 2-16.1, SAME - ADDITIONAL COMMISSION BENEFITS, TO UPDATE THE CODE TO REFLECT THE CURRENT RATE OF MONTHLY EXPENSE ALLOWANCES PAID TO THE CITY COMMISSION FOR LOCAL BUSINESS TRAVEL WITHIN THE TRI-COUNTY AREA INCLUDING ALL AUTOMOTIVE RELATED EXPENSES AND COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,050; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY COMMISSION MAY ALSO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE IN THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $100 PER MONTH IN LIEU OF BEING PROVIDED A CITY ISSUED CELL PHONE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). City of Lauderhill Page 5 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 26, 2024 Attachments: ORD-24O-07-123-Code-2-16-1-commission expense allowances.pdf AR 24O-07-123 Res.17R-06-161 Update to Managerial-Confidential Benefit Plan Original - Cell Phone Allowance Policy This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 3. ORDINANCE NO. 24O-07-124: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AMENDING CHAPTER 6, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, ARTICLE III, UNSAFE STRUCTURES BOARD, AMENDING THE ENTIRE ARTICLE TO ADOPT THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, UPDATES SECTIONS AND PROVIDE AUTHORITY TO USE THE BROWARD COUNTY UNSAFE STRUCTURES BOARD TO HEAR CASES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: ORD-24O-07-124-Code-6-Art III-Unsafe Structures Board.pdf AR 24O-07-124 6th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code 116.pdf This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 4. ORDINANCE NO. 24O-07-125: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AMENDING CHAPTER 6, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, SECTION 6-10 ENUMERATION OF PERMIT FEES, REGULATIONS AND INSPECTION FEES TO STRIKE SUBSECTION III REGARDING PLANNING AND ZONING REVIEW FEES FROM THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES AND TO RENUMBER AND RELOCATE IT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, ARTICLE I, GENERAL PROVISIONS, CREATING SECTION 1.8, PLANNING AND ZONING FEES, TO ADOPT A TABLE ENTITLED “FEE SCHEDULE” WITH UPDATED FEES APPLICABLE TO THE VARIOUS APPLICATIONS REVIEWED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). City of Lauderhill Page 6 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 26, 2024 Attachments: ORD-24O-07-125-Code-6-Sec 6-10 planning and zoning fees renumbering to LDR 1-8.pdf AR 24O-07-125 Attachment B - DRR-Fee Schedule (presented to P&ZB) Attachment C - P&ZB Meeting Minutes April 2024 - draft This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) X RESOLUTIONS (IF NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) 5. RESOLUTION NO. 24R-08-155: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REMETERING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND JINO KURIAKOSE TO ALLOW SUBMETERS AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5301-5307 N.W. 18TH 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-24R-08-155-Remetering Agreement 5301-5307 NW 18 Ct.pdf AR 24R-08-155 Remetering Agreement- 5301 NW 18 CT_07-11-24.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 24R-08-156: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REMETERING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND 77 LAUDERHILL HOLDINGS, LLC. TO ALLOW SUBMETERS AT THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS WESTGATE ON UNIVERSITY LOCATED AT 5451 N. UNIVERSITY DRIVE, 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-24R-08-156-Remetering Agreement Westgate 5451 N University Dr.pdf AR 24R-08-156 REMETERING AGREEMENT APPLICATION_5451 N University Dr .pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 24R-08-157: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REMETERING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND 77 LAUDERHILL HOLDINGS, LLC. TO ALLOW SUBMETERS AT City of Lauderhill Page 7 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 26, 2024 THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS WESTGATE ON UNIVERSITY LOCATED AT 5565 N. UNIVERSITY DRIVE, 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-24R-08-157-Remetering Agreement Westgate 5565 N University Dr.pdf AR 24R-08-157 REMETERING AGREEMENT APPLICATION_5565 N UNIVERSITY DR.pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 8. RESOLUTION NO. 24R-08-158: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL SETTLEMENT BETWEEN COLEEN CHIN AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000.00 AS FULL AND FINAL SETTLEMENT OF ANY AND ALL CLAIMS INCLUDING ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS RELATED TO COLEEN CHIN; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-24R-08-158-SETT-AGT-Coleen Chin.pdf AR 24R-08-158 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 9. RESOLUTION NO. 24R-08-159: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL SETTLEMENT BETWEEN NAEH MEDIA GROUP, LLC/TK ENTERPRISES, INC. D/B/A TK ORIENTAL FINE FOODS AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,000.00 AS FULL AND FINAL SETTLEMENT OF ANY AND ALL CLAIMS INCLUDING ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS RELATED TO ALL PARTIES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-24R-08-159-SETT-AGT-NAEH Media Group.pdf AR 24R-08-159 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 10. RESOLUTION NO. 24R-08-160: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL RESCINDING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 23R-08-203 TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE GOLF COURSE CENTER FACILITY BUILDING LOCATED AT 4141 N.W.16th STREET TO BE NAMED THE “TYSON T. JONES GOLF City of Lauderhill Page 8 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 26, 2024 PROSHOP” AFTER FORMER CITY COMMISSIONER TYSON T. JONES IN HIS HONOR; PROVIDING FOR PLACEMENT OF A PLAQUE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER LAWRENCE “JABBOW” MARTIN). Attachments: RES-24R-08-160-Revised Naming golf facility building - Tyson Jones.pdf AR 24R-08-160 RES 23R-08-203 Rename Golf Course Building Tyson Jones Center This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 11. RESOLUTION NO. 24R-08-162: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE LOCAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD BY THE COMMISSION AS A WHOLE FOR THE REMAINDER OF A FOUR (4) YEAR TERM EXPIRING JUNE 2028 TO FILL VACANT POSITIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attachments: RES-24R-08-162-Brd-local housing housing vacant 2024 AR 24R-08-162 LAHAC Member List Pierre, Miguelaille - LAHAC Application Britton, Natasha - LAHAC Application Singh, Joseph - LAHAC Application Haynes, Kelvin - LAHAC Application LAHAC Attendace 2022-2024 City Attorney Rosenberg stated the names of the individuals who applied to fill the subject positions: For the position of citizen actively engage in a not-for-profit provider of affordable housing, the applicant was Miguelaille Pierre; for the position of citizen actively engaged in the banking or mortgage industry in connection with affordable housing, the applicant was Natasha Britton; for the position of citizen actively engaged as a real estate professional in connection with affordable housing, Joseph Singh; and for the position of citizen who was an active member of the City’s Local Planning Agency (LPA), Kelvin Haynes. A motion was made by Vice Mayor 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, Vice Mayor L. Martin, Commissioner S. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston Abstain: 0 12. RESOLUTION NO. 24R-08-163: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE FOURTEENTH AMENDED ANNUAL CALENDAR OF CITY HOSTED SPECIAL EVENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024; PROVIDING FOR AN City of Lauderhill Page 9 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 26, 2024 EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-24R-08-163-Calendar-City Hosted Events 14th Amended 2024.pdf AR 24R-08-163 Updated Commissioner Events (Fourteenth) City Attorney Rosenberg understood two members of the Commission wished to add an event, asking each commissioner to state the event they wished to add, as staff ran out of time to include them in the resolution’s language. Commissioner Dunn stated the Principals’ Roundtable was a quarterly meeting the City held with Lauderhill school principals; she wished to add that for October 7, 2024. Commissioner Grant mentioned the event she wished to add was dated September 28, 2024; on an annual basis the Jamaica Ex-Police Association held a safety event; they contacted her to let her know it had been left off the Commission’s agenda of events. A motion was made by Commissioner D. Grant, seconded by Vice Mayor L. Martin, that this Resolution be 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 13. RESOLUTION NO. 24R-08-165: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM PREVIOUSLY COMMISSION-APPROVED QUALIFIED CONSULTANT, GAMETIME, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $168,753.60 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW PLAYGROUND AT WOLK PARK WITH THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBER; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-24R-08-165-Game Time Wolk Park Playground.pdf AR 24R-08-165 Revised Gametime Quote.pdf OMNIA Partners Contract 2017001134 - 2024 Equipment Price Book Contract 2017001134_Amendment 15 2024-W9 (002) This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) City of Lauderhill Page 10 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 26, 2024 14. RESOLUTION NO. 24R-08-164: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT MITIGATION PROGRAM (CDBG-MIT) SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT NO. MT049 BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (“COMMERCE”), FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, FOR THE LAUDERHILL SEWER LINING PROJECT LOCATED AT AN EXTENDED AREA WITHIN THE CITY; TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES AND UPDATES, INCLUDING UPDATES TO CERTAIN STATUTES, PROCESSES, AND AGENCY NAME; PROVIDING FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-24R-08-164-Agrmt-CDBG-MIT Program 1st Amendment.pdf AR 24R-08-164 Amendment No.1 CDBG-MT049 Agreement RES 21R-12-284 CDBG Mitigation Program Subrecipient Agreement This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 15. RESOLUTION NO. 24R-08-161: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPOINTING VARIOUS MEMBERS OF THE LAUDERHILL COMMUNITY AND BUDGET ADVISORY BOARD BY THE CITY COMMISSION AS A WHOLE FOR POSITIONS THAT HAVE EXPIRED FOR THE TERMS PROVIDED; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attachments: RES-24R-08-161-Brd-Community& Budget Committee - as a Whole appointment 2024 various AR 24R-08-161 Community and Budget Advisory Board List CBAB Zone Map Myrie-Reid, Trecia (Seat 1) - CBAB Application Bennett, Marci - (Seat 5) - CBAB Application Walton, Eric (Seat 5) - CBAB Application Wilkerson, Sam - (Seat 7) - CBAB Application Parrish, Melvin (Seat 9) - CBAB Application Cooper, Willie Mae (Alternate 1) - CBAB Application Swanson, Felicity (Alternate 2) - CBAB Application City Attorney Rosenberg filled in applicant’s names for the individual seats as follows: seat one: Trecia Myrie-Reid; seat five: there were two persons, current member and resident in Area 5, Marci Bennett, and Eric Walton also applied to serve in seat five. City of Lauderhill Page 11 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 26, 2024 Vice Mayor L. Martin selected Ms. Bennett. Commissioner Grant asked if either person was present at the meeting. Commissioner Dunn supported the selection of Marci Bennett. City Attorney Rosenberg answered no, neither was present. She continued as follows: for seat seven, Sam Wilkerson, present serving member for Area 7, and a resident of that area; seat eight was currently filled by Eula Murray -Hylton; an application to continue serving had yet to be received, so that seat would be held to see if she was interested in being reappointed; it was an at -large seat. Seat nine was also at-large for a two-year term, for which Melvin Parrish was serving; he was a resident of Area 3; residents of any of the areas could serve in an at-large seat, and they served and represented all areas of Lauderhill . One of the at-large, alternate seat positions was currently filled by Willie Mae Cooper; she lived in Area 6; Felicity Swanson, a current at-large, alternate, applied to continue serving in the same capacity; she was a resident of Area 7. A motion was made by Vice Mayor 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, Vice Mayor L. Martin, Commissioner S. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston Abstain: 0 16. RESOLUTION NO. 24R-08-166: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA SUPPORTING THE BROWARD METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) COMPLETE STREETS AND OTHER LOCALIZED INITIATIVES (CSLIP) MULTIMODAL ENHANCEMENTS AND TRAFFIC CALMING IMPROVEMENT ON N.W. 50TH STREET INCLUSIVE OF THE INTERSECTION AT NW 82ND AVENUE AND N.W. 55TH AVENUE AS PART OF THE CYCLE 9 CSLIP PROGRAM; ACKNOWLEDGING THAT THE CITY OWNS THE SUBJECT RIGHT-OF-WAYS WHERE THE PROJECTS ARE PROPOSED; CONFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO FUND THE PROJECTS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-24R-08-166-CSLIP Cycle 9 - NW 55th-50th.pdf AR 24R-08-166 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 17. RESOLUTION NO. 24R-08-167: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES INSTITUTE AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL PROVIDING FOR A $15,000.00 GRANT FROM THE CITY INCLUSIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP City of Lauderhill Page 12 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 26, 2024 (CIE) PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS MICROLENDING COMMITMENT; APPROVING THE EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THE GRANT PERIOD; PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER MELISSA P. DUNN). Attachments: 24R-08-167-MOU-Microlending Grant $15K & Extension.pdf AR 24R-08-167 MOU Grant Microlending agreement.pdf 2023-2024 CIE No-Cost Extension - Lauderhill This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 18. RESOLUTION NO. 24R-08-168: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE PRESENTATION OF A KEY TO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL TO AALIAYH BUTLER IN RECOGNITION OF HER DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT TO TRACK AND TO RECOGNIZE HER EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT OF EARNING A GOLD MEDAL AT THE 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES IN PARIS FOR HER PARTICIPATION AS A MEMBER OF TEAM USA’S WOMEN’S 4 X 400-METER RELAY TEAM; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR LAWRENCE “JABBOW” MARTIN). Attachments: RES-24R-08-168-KEY TO THE CITY-Butler.pdf AR 24R-08-168 Agenda item 18 was taken out of order, and considered first; the change was approved under the revised agenda. A motion was made by Vice Mayor 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, Vice Mayor L. Martin, Commissioner S. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston Abstain: 0 Vice Mayor L. Martin recognized gold medalist Aaliayh Butler and her family, stating he knew the Butlers for the past 25 years. He invited Ms. Butler and her parents to speak. Aaliayh Butler (attending remotely) remarked going to the 2024 Paris Olympics was a dream come true; it was one of her goals since starting track, and she put in the work that got her there. Going to Paris, and meeting other professional athletes, and learning from them was a big opportunity for her to get better, affirming that if she kept believing, and putting in the work, she would achieve great things in the future. City of Lauderhill Page 13 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 26, 2024 Mr. Butler expressed pride in Aaliayh and her accomplishments, and the support she received from the City of Lauderhill; his daughter ’s ties to the Lauderhill community were very strong, and she started her track career at nine years old with the Lauderhill Cheetahs, running in the 200- and 400-meters. In high school, she was the State’s 400-meter record holder while attending Piper High School. Mrs. Butler echoed the pride she felt in her daughter and all she achieved; she reached so many different heights in her young career. Being a mom, it was wonderful to watch your child flourish and meet the goals she set for herself. It was an awesome feeling, as she raised her children to be respectful, God-fearing, and well-rounded individuals, and Aaliayh was all of these things; outside of track, she was educated, she understood what life was, and how to give back. Mrs. Butler stated she was proud to be a Lauderhill resident, thanking the Lauderhill Commission for all they did for her daughter. She told Aaliayh she could achieve anything she desired if she kept her mind on it. Vice Mayor L. Martin presented Ms. Butler with the Key to the City, reading into the record the presentation. Ms. Butler thanked the City for the great honor, stating it showed the support system she had from a young child to present day, and it meant everything to her. Commissioner Dunn acknowledged the City’s Parks & Recreation staff and coaches for running an amazing track and field program that helped produce an Olympic gold medalist. She congratulated Ms. Butler on her outstanding achievement. Commissioner Grant echoed congratulations to Ms. Butler, stating she was always excited to see the City’s student athletes, as Lauderhill produced so many great student athletes in all fields of sports. 19. ITEM REMOVED - RESOLUTION NO. 24R-08-169 20. RESOLUTION NO. 24R-08-170: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING; AUTHORIZING THE PIGGYBACK OF THE MIAMI-DADE SOLICITATION (RTQ-02181) FOR THE PURCHASE OF HANDGUNS AND ACESSORIES FROM LOU’S POLICE IN ORDER TO REPLACE POLICE OFFICERS' CURRENT HANDGUNS DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF USEFUL LIFE; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $210,000.00 FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 120-683-9935; APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE FROM THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUNDS (LETF) ACCOUNT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH) . City of Lauderhill Page 14 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 26, 2024 Attachments: RES-24R-08-170-Piggy-Miami-Handguns.pdf AR 24R-08-170 Lou's Police back up for PO Packet_for_Solicitation_RTQ-02181_Advertised RTQ-02181-_Law_Enforcement_Equipment_-_Roadmap_3-7-24 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 21. RESOLUTION NO. 24R-08-171: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING; AUTHORIZING THE PIGGYBACK OF THE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA CONTRACT (23-008-01) FOR PFM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC. TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES TO THE CITY ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH). Attachments: RES-24R-08-171-Piggy-PFM.pdf AR 24R-08-171 PFM Financial Advisors fully executed_compressed (2).pdf This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) XI QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS (IF NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA) 22. RESOLUTION NO. 24R-08-173: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA GRANTING TO FLORIDA INVESTMENTS 7, LLC A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT THE CONVEYANCE AND REHABILITATION OF THE EXISTING 2,375 SQUARE FEET STRUCTURE PREVIOUSLY UTILIZED AS A RESTAURANT WITH A DRIVE-THROUGH; TO A SIT DOWN/HIGH TURNOVER RESTAURANT AND MAINTAINING THE DRIVE-THROUGH USE ON A 1.33 ± ACRE SITE LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD SHOPPES #2 LOTS 4 - 5, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 107, PAGE 43, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 7240 W. COMMERCIAL BLVD A/K/A N.W. 56TH STREET, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City of Lauderhill Page 15 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 26, 2024 Attachments: RES-24R-08-173-Special X - Florida Investment Restaurant.pdf AR 24R-08-173 Attachment A - SEU Application Attachment B - DRR Report (24-SE-005) - 7240 W Commercial Blvd Attachment C - Public Notification Affidavit _ (24-SE-005) Attachment D - SEU Conditions (24-SE-005) This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 23. RESOLUTION NO. 24R-08-174: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA GRANTING TO PLAY, LEARN, AND GROW OF TAMARAC, LLC., A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT A CHILDCARE, DAY USE WITH BEFORE AND AFTER CARE ON AN APPROXIMATE 14.02 ± ACRE SITE AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN LOCATED AT 7342 - 7562 W. COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attachments: RES-24R-08-174-Special X - Childcare - Play Learn Grow.pdf AR 24R-08-174 Attachment A - SEU Application Attachment B - DRR Report (24-SE-009) Attachment C - Public Notice Affidavit Attachment D - SEU Conditions Affidavit (24-SE-009) This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 24. RESOLUTION NO. 24R-08-175: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA GRANTING TO LIQUID PARADISE, LLC A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW IN THE COMMERCIAL WAREHOUSE (CW) ZONING DISTRICT AND THE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT (A&E) A HOOKAH LOUNGE USE AS AN ACCESSORY USE TO AN EXISTING RESTAURANT BAR USE WITH ACCESSORY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, INDOOR USE IN A 3,000± SQUARE FOOT UNIT ON A 2.62± ACRE SITE LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS INDUSTRIAL 100 UNIT 1 85-3 B PORTION OF TRS A & B OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOLIO NUMBERS 4942 31 25 0040 AND 4942 31 25 0028, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3910 N.W. 19 STREET, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City of Lauderhill Page 16 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 26, 2024 Attachments: RES-24R-08-175-Special X - Liquid Paradise-Hookah.pdf AR 24R-08-175 Attachment A - SEU Application Attachment B - DRR Report (24-SE-010) Attachment C - Public Notices Affidavit (24-SE-010) Attachment D - SEU Conditions Affidavit (24-SE-010) This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of Consent Agenda for vote tally.) 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 welcomed the members of Commission back from their summer break. Vice Mayor L. Martin provided the following update: • Grand opening of We Care Adult Daycare Center on West Oakland Park Boulevard; they provided a location for challenged seniors to receive care, play games, etc. • Retro Fitness, a new fitness location that was very up-to-date equipment, and clean; interested persons could get a free tour of the facility • Broward Health Center in the Lauderhill Mall held a back-to-school event; doctors, and doctors in training attended to support the Lauderhill community, in conjunction with Nova Southeastern University, and the Lauderhill Chamber of Commerce • Goo Cutz held a ribbon-cutting event that was well attended; it was good to see local people doing positive things in the Lauderhill community • The Parkway Middle School Principal, Eric O’Neal held an open house; they had some wonderful things coming; Mr. O’Neal played in a band, and Parkway was a performing arts school, so he promised to get Parkway ’s performing arts program back up to the next level with his love for music, and all they could do at that school • He attended a Celebration for Life for the late Rabbi Mordechai Anati; he passed away four years ago, and was a staple in the Lauderhill community; it was good to break bread with the men and women at the event • In an effort to keep Lauderhill in the forefront, he went out to Port Everglades City of Lauderhill Page 17 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 26, 2024 and had a tour of the site; he actually went up and was able to operate the crane; the Port was one of Broward County’s biggest employers, so it was great to see what the men and women who worked there did; there were numerous initiatives being explored and coming online that Lauderhill needed to stay abreast of • He represented Lauderhill at the Florida League of Cities as a 2024 voting member at an event in Hollywood, Florida; it was important for the City to stay abreast of what was happening at the state level that could affect Lauderhill • The quarterly food giveaway served over 300 people; volunteers and everyone were thanked for coming out to help at the event • The Florida Turnpike Authority was looking to place an exit off of Oakland Park Boulevard; representatives came down from Orlando, and he met with the head of the organization; he informed City Manager Giles-Smith that they recently purchased a large piece of property behind City Hall, the former location of an executive golf course; Mr. Celetti, city staff and he drove them through the area they purchased, giving them a firsthand view of the need to maintain the landscape, such as cutting the grass, etc.; on the tour they encountered a number of individuals who set up tents, and were living in the wooded areas; they indicated their commitment to partnering with the City to ensure the property was maintained; the nearby residents expressed concerns about some of the activities they witnessed in the area on a daily basis; City administration wished to ensure Lauderhill residents were safe, and the property owner(s) was held accountable • He received a call from the City of Plantation; they were dedicating a park to Kingsley Smith; it was the first park in that city dedicated to a black man; as Lauderhill bordered Plantation, and he met with Plantation officials every three months to discuss various issues common to the shared general areas, Plantation’s mayor, city staff, etc. invited him to be a part of the park ’s renaming ceremony; working partnerships were important, as they kept neighboring cities informed of what they were doing • His family and he recently celebrated his Aunt Judy turning 80 years old. Commissioner Dunn mentioned the celebration of a special birthday, as it was Police Chief Stanley’s birthday. She blessed the City of Lauderhill everyday with her presence, and work, and she was so grateful for her leadership, and the example she set for other females wishing to serve in law enforcement. The City loved and appreciated Chief Stanley very much. She went on to state the application for Lauderhill Shines officially closed; they received 44 applications, and the applicants would be notified shortly of the series of interviews taking place in the current week. Commissioner S. Martin invited veterans, city staff, and the Lauderhill public to a veteran social at Lauderhill’s Veterans Park on September 6, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. Food and drinks would be served, along with information on resources for veterans. City Manager Giles-Smith echoed birthday wishes to Chief Stanley. Mayor Thurston wished everyone a safe, and happy Labor Day. XVIII ADJOURNMENT - 8:18 PM City of Lauderhill Page 18 City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 26, 2024 City of Lauderhill Page 19