CITYO  City of Lauderdale Lakes Office of the City Clerk 954)5352705-Fax(e (954)535-0573  4300 Northwest 36 Street-L Lauderdale Lakes, Florida 33319-5599  LAKES We Care  CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES  City Commission Chambers June 24, 2024 5:00 PM  1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Mayor Veronica Edwards Phillips Vice Mayor Mark Spence Commissioner Tycie Causwell Commissioner Sharon Thomas ABSENT Commissioner Karlene Maxwel-Wiliams ALSOPRESENT City Manager Treasa Brown Stubbs City Attorney Sidney Calloway City Clerk Venice Howard City Staff 3. DISCUSSION  Mayor Edwards Phillips called the June 24, 2024, City Commission Workshop to order at 5:01 p.m.  REVIEW OF THE JUNE 25, 2024 CITY COMMISSION MEETING. AGENDA Mayor Edwards Phillips asked if the Commission would like to pull any items from the agenda. Hearing none, Mayor Edwards Phillips stated she would like to pull Item 5C. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING  Item 7.A. ORDINANCE 2024-013 PROHIBITING CAMPING AND SLEEPING IN PUBLIC PLACES City Attorney Calloway stated that the Legislature of the State of Florida enacted a law that prohibits a county or municipality from authorizing or allowing any person to regularly engage in public camping for sleeping on any public property, including, limited to, any public building for its grounds and any public right-of-way under thej jurisdiction of the county. He stated that this ordinance allows for the City to update regulations and procedures necessary to implement and support municipal goals and objectives that are in  furtherance of the City's health, safety and general welfare. 4. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE(S)    5. ADDITIONAL WORKSHOP ITEMS  A. DISCUSSION REGARDING AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO FLORIDA BLUE, A TRADEMARK OF BLUECROSS BLUE SHIELD, FOR FUNDING ALLOCATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00/100 (100,000) FOR UPGRADES TO THE ALZHEIMER'S CARE CENTER (TIME Ericka Lockett, Director of Parks and Human Services, stated that staff is requesting approval from the City Commission to submit an application to Florida Blue for funding allocations in the amount of $100,000 aimed at upgrading the bathrooms, furniture, and other essential improvements in the Alzheimer's Care Center. The Alzheimer's Care Center has been serving clients in Broward County since 1993 and has not undergone any major renovations since its inception. The center plays a critical role in providing specialized care and support to individuals living with Alzheimer's disease. However, it faces several challenges, including outdated facilities and the need for modern technological enhancements. Addressing these issues is essential to maintaining a high standard of care and improving the overall user experience. The funding secured through this grant will be directed towards necessary upgrades, ensuring that the Alzheimer's Care Center continues to serve Cindy Mason of Florida Blue spoke of the tour she took of the City which she enjoyed and got a better understanding of its needs. She stated that she looks forward to partnering and working with B. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PROPERTY ON 4301 NW 48th AVENUE, LAUDERDALE Attorney Dwayne Dickerson, on behalf of the applicant, provided a powerpoint presentation. He stated that the applicant is requesting consensus from the City Commission to negotiate a purchase and sale agreement between the City and the property owner to purchase the parcel of land for multi-family residential use. This property was formerly the Oakland Villas Clubhouse.  CERTAIN 6:00 P.M.)  as a leading provider of specialized care in our community.  the City.  LAKES, FL33319 (TIME CERTAIN 6:30 P.M.)  Commissioner Thomas asked if the property is mortgage free. been done and hei is confident that the property value exceeds any debt.  Attorney Dickerson stated that the property does have a mortgage on it, however, an appraisal has Commissioner Causwell stated that shei is in favor of the City purchasing the property as long as itis Vice Mayor Spence stated that he is ini favor oft the City purchasing the property as well. Mayor Edwards Phillips stated that shei is in favor of the City purchasing the property.  priced right.  C. DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY OF LAUDERHILL'S RESOLUTION NO. 24R-06-116  (SPONSORED BYI MAYOR EDWARDS PHILLIPS) Mayor Edwards Phillps asked to pull this item from the agenda.  D. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE RENEWAL OF THE PIGGYBACK CONTRACT WITH ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL, INC. FORTEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES Heidi Brocks, Financial Planning Coordinator, stated that the City uses the Robert Half International, Inc. contract through the H-GAC BUY Cooperative Purchasing Program. The contract is used as a "piggy-back" in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 per fiscal year to provide temporary staffing services on an as needed basis. Temporary staffing services are generally requested when there is an urgent need to fill a position due to staffing shortages, for hard to fill positions, or for short term projects. Currently, the City has one temporary position filled by a Robert Half International, Inc.    representative.  Commissioner Causwell inquired as to what staffing services are provided to the City.  Ms. Brocks stated that one of the positions is that of a temporary senior accountant which is utilized by ARPA funding. A chief accountant was used in the past. The City has been trying to recruit,  however, have not gotten any qualified candidates.  Commissioner Thomas asked how long have the services been utilized.  Ms. Brocks said she does not have the exact date, however, they have been using them since 2021. Commissioner Thomas asked if the funds have been used for other positions in the City. City Manager Brown Stubbs said she will check to see if the funds have been utilized for other Mayor Edwards Phillips asked for an explanation as to the process of how the temporary staff is Ms. Brocks stated that the hiring of the position goes through the procurement process. A scope of services is provided to the staffing agency via Human Resources. Then the agency sends a list of Ms. Brocks stated she will provide the exact process to the Commission through the City Manager.  positions. hired.  candidates to the City and the City interviews and selects the candidate.  6. REPORTS  A. PRESENTATION-LEGISLATIVE UPDATE BY CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA CHERFILUS- Congresswoman Cherflus-McCorick provided an legislative update on the funds that have been provided to the City in collaboration with her office. She presented a check to the City in the amount $500,000 for the Storm Water Conveyance and' Water Quality Improvement Project. The Mayor and Commission thanked Congresswoman Cherflus-McCorrick for all of the hard work This is a presentation on the Early Learning Coalition School Readiness Program Impact on Mr. Ancel Pratt, Senior Director of Communication and Outreach of the Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, spoke of the different programs the coalition offers. He provided statistical information on the school readiness program and its benefits to the children. He asked for the assistance in promoting the program to the residents in the City and if the City would consider  MCCORMICK (TIME CERTAIN 5:15 P.M.)  she does for the City. Lauderdale Lakes.  B. PRESENTATION- - ANCEL PRATT OF THE EARLYL LEARNING COALITION  contributing funds to the program.  Vice Mayor Spence thanked Mr. Pratt for the presentation.  Mayor Edwards Phillps asked if there was an amount that is being requested for the contribution. Mr. Pratt stated that there is a formula that is used that comes up with a fair share number. He is Commissioner Thomas stated that it is very important to have books and such programs available to  happy to accept any amount the City can donate.  the children.  . UPDATE ON ARPA FUNDING    ARPA/LOSS Revenue Funding as of May 31, 2024  Ms. Brocks stated that as of May 2023, the total project cost is $6,621,122.51. The ARPA projects as of May 2024 has a total budget of $8,127,897 and the total project cost is $2,717,836.03 with a balance of $5,410,060.97. The loss revenue projects as of May 2024 total budget is $10,000,000. Ms. Brocks stated that the Broadband services in the amount of $932,000 was approved in 2020/2021. There has not been a high demand for the service since there are other alternative programs. She explained the different programs such as Title I and the home owners assistance program that the funds can be spent on. Based of the recent surveys, she stated that staff has recommended the funds be allocated to citywide drainage, license plate readers and electrical panel upgrades to homeowners. The funds can be spent on all three projects or just one project. Commissioner Causwell asked if funds were already spent on the license plate readers. City Manager Brown Stubbs stated that the ARPA funds would cover Phase II of that program.  The total project costi is $3,903,286.48 with al balance of $6,150,3490.02.  Commissioner Causwell asked for more information on the Title I projects.  Ms. Brocks stated that those projects will include rehabilitation on private and property facilities Commissioner Thomas stated that she is concerned about the drainage system as well as the Vice Mayor Spence stated that insurance companies are requesting that people update their City Manager Brown Stubbs stated that she heard consensus for the funds to be allocated to the citywide drainage system and the electrical panels. The final list will be brought back to the City  which would benefit lowt to moderate income families.  rehabilitation program.  electrical panels to remain in compliance.  Commission for consensus at the next workshop. D. PETITIONS FROM THE PUBLIC  7. ADJOURNMENT 6:15 p.m.  Being that there was no other business to come before the City Commission, the workshop adjourned at  COUNTY SEAL OF CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES : EOAPORAED  VERONICAI EDWARDSI PHILLIPS, MAYOR   ATTEST:  Mitl VENICE HOWARD, MMC, CITY CLERK