City of North Lauderdale Commission Meeting  Minutes May14,2024  The City Commission of the City of North Lauderdale meti in person on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The meeting convened at 6:01 1. MOMENT OF REFLECTION ANDI PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- Mayor Samson Borgelin led the moment ofreflection and  p.m. Commissioner Dr. Martin arrived at 6:20p.m.  the pledge of allegiance.  2. ROLL CALL- City Clerk Garcia-Beckford took roll. There was a quorum.  3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES-None 4. PUBLICI DISCUSSION  Billl Lester commented on Hampton Pines Park, trash, child getting hit on McNab Road, number of police officers, Ben Myers-c commented on article online concerning City Commission salaryi increase, City Commission trips and City  Kimberly Boulevard mulch blocking drains, thank youi for everything you do Sylvester Parke - commented on: status of grant application  Commission discretionary funds  Daniella Eugene - commented on City staffe entering back of business with noi identification Adrian Rosario - commented on frustration with opening delays at Pinky'sTacos Kimotta. Johnson - commented on a concern with the process for residential and non-profit grants Charles Lovekin - commented on pedestrian safety, pet bike, driver's license handbook, green house program, costt to enter the pool, litter pick-up, COVID-19, foul odors from garbage dumpsters, cigarettes being addictive  Nadia Williams - commented on permit for af fence  City Manager Sargis provided an update on the status of grants. The first 160 grant applications have been awarded and the remaining applications are pending. He also commented on the State of Florida, My Safe Florida Program and al Broward  County Program. 5. QUASI- JUDICIAL ITEMS  a. SUBJECT- Sign Waiver SWAV24-03 Pinky'sTacos 3601 W Commercial Blvd Suite 1-2.To allow: One main wall sign with the 21-inch-high lettering "Pinky's Taco's" on the South facing elevation, whereas Sec on 94- 16(C)(1)(c) of the City Code allows for 16-inch maximum letter height within a General Business B-3 zoning  district. APPLICANT: GM Signs.  Motion Item to bet tabled to time certain.  City Manager Sargis provided an update on the item. He also commented on businesses operating without a valid Local Business Tax Receipt. City Attorney Goren advised quasi-judicial items require sworn testimony and notice prior to being heard by the City Commission. Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to reset SWAV 24-03 for Pinky's Tacos fora a hearing at the City Commission meeting, June 11, 2024. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Clerk took roll. All yes. Motion passed.  6. CONSENT AGENDA  Commissioner Lewis moved to remove items 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6j, 6k, 61, and 6m from the consent agenda and to table these items to time certain for the Commission meeting, June 11, 2024. Seconded by Commissioner Dr. Martin. Clerk took roll. All yes. Motion passed. City Attorney Gorenreadi the consent agenda. CommissionerL Lewis moved to approve the consent agenda  asread. Seconded by Commissioner Dr. Martin. Clerk took roll. Ally yes. Motion Passed.  a. SUBJECT- Date for 2024 Holiday Parade    MOTION Ar motion of the City Commission setting Saturday, December 14, 2024 as the date for 46th Annual City of  North Lauderdale Holiday Parade. Motion passed.  b. SUBJECT- City of North Lauderdale Home Mitgation Program Request for Legal Opinion - Dib Ziade  Disclosure of No Conflict  MOTION- The City Administration recommends Commission Motion to concur with the City  Attorney's written opinion of disclosure for which the exception is sought and the award of program funds to Dibz Ziade  does not violate federal, state or local law. Item tabled to City Commission Meeting, June 11, 2024.  SUBJECT- City of North Lauderdale Home Mitigation Program Request for Legal Opinion - Laura Neun  Disclosure of No Conflict  MOTION The City Administration recommends Commission Motion to concur with the City  Attorney's written opinion of disclosure for which the exception is sought and the award of program funds to Laura  Neun does not violate federal, state or local law. Item tabled to City Commission Meeting, June 11, 2024.  SUBJECT- City of North Lauderdale Home Mitigation Program Request for Legal Opinion Mario Encarnacion Disclosure of Attorney's written opinion of disclosure for which the exception is sought and the award of program funds to Mario  No Conflict  MOTION The City Administration recommends Commission Motion to concur with the City  Encarnacion does not violate federal, state or local law. Item tabled to City Commission Meeting, June 11, 2024.  e. SUBJECT- City of North Lauderdale Home Mitigation Program Request for Legal Opinion- - Alita Fortulien  Disclosure of No Conflict  MOTION The City Administration recommends Commission Motion to concur with the City  Attorney's written opinion of disclosure for which the exception is sought and the award of program funds to Alita  Fortulien does not violate federal, state or local law. Item tabled to City Commission Meeting, June 11, 2024.  f. RESOLUTION- Career Source Broward-Summer: Youth Employment Program 2024  ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE1 TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN CAREER: SOURCE BROWARD (CSBD) AND1 THE CITYOF NORTALAUDERDALETOBE EFFECTIVE UPON EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2027 FOR THE PROVISION OF A SUBSIDIZED SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE TO YOUTH AGED 16 - 18 AND MEETING ELIGIBLITY CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL (CSC) THE GRANTOR ORGANIZATIONIS) PROVIDING FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM;  PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  RESOLUTION NO. 24-05-1454 PASSED AND APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.  RESOLUTION- Limousines of South Florida (LSF) - Cityo of Margate-3-4B. e. Utilization of other governmental agencies' contracts (Piggybacking)  Operator for Surtax-funded Community Bus Shuttle Service  AF RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ORHIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITHLIMOUSINESNESOFSOUTHFLORIDAFORTHE OPERATION OF THE COMMUNITY SHUTTLE, UTILIZING PROCUREMENT EXEMPTION SEC 3-4 B. E. UTILIZATION OF OTHER    GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES' CONTRACTS PIGGY-BACKING) THROUGH ITB #2 2023-007 AND PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS,  FOR SERVABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE.  RESOLUTION NO. 24-05-1455 PASSED AND APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.  h. RESOLUTION - Purchase of Cement Mixer - Procurement Exemption 3-4B. e. Utilization of Other  Governmental Agencies' Contracts (Piggybacking)  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO RIGHT MFG SYSTEM HOLDCO, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,735.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PORTABLE TRAILER-MOUNTED CEMENT MIXER FOR CONCRETE REPAIR WORK THROUGHOUT THE CITY UTILIZING PROCUREMENT EXEMPTION 3-4 B E., UTILIZATION OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES CONTRACTS PIGGYBACKING); PROVIDING FOR FUNDING; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR  SEVERABILITY; ANDI PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION NO. 24-05-1456 PASSED AND APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.  RESOLUTION Kimberly Boulevard Median Landscape Improvement Project Add Three (3) Sylvester Palms, Groundcovers, and Hedges in the Roundabout on Kimberly Boulevard  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, ORI HIS DESIGNEE, TO ISSUE A CHANGE ORDER TO SUPERIOR LANDSCAPING & LAWN SERVICE, INC., ADDING THREE SYLVESTER PALMS, 61 GREEN ISLAND FICUS, AND 48 MAMMY CROTONS IN THE ROUNDABOUT ON KIMBERLY BOULEVARD AS PART OF THE KIMBERLY BOULEVARD MEDIAN LANDSÇAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT OF $13,161.00, THEREBY INCREASING THE TOTAL COST OF THE PROJECT TO $448,701.61 NOT INCLUDING PREVIOUS CONTINGENCIESI UTILIZING PROCUREMENT EXEMPTION3-4B.G. BEST INTEREST OFTHE CITY; PROVIDING FOR FUNDING, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, ANDI PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  RESOLUTION NO. 24-05-1457 PASSED AND APPROVED UANIMOUSLV.  RESOLUTION- Board Appointment to Budget Review Committee Terry Lieberman  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, APPOINTING TERRY LIEBERMAN WHO RESIDES AT 1130 SUSSEX DRIVE #1513, NORTH LAUDERDALE, AS AREGULAR MEMBER OF THE NORTH LAUDERDALE BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPONSORED BY KELLY SCHWARIZ, FINANCE DIRECTOR); PROVIDING FOR  TERM OF OFFICE; AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Item tabled to the City Commission Meeting, June 11, 2024.  k. RESOLUTION- - Board Appointment to Budget Review Committee Tosha Chambers  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, APPOINTING TOSHA CHAMBERS WHO RESIDES AT 6603 SW 10TH COURT, AS A REGULAR MEMBER OF THE NORTH LAUDERDALE BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SPONSORED BY MAYOR SAMSON BORGELIN); PROVIDING FOR TERM OF OFFICE; AND,  PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  Itemt tabled to the City Commission Meeting, June 11, 2024. I. RESOLUTION- - Employee Promotion Policy Motion Item tol be tabled to time uncertain.  Item tabled to time certain for the City Commission Meeting, June 11,2 2024.  m. RESOLUTION - Rental Unit Inspector Motion Item to bet tabled to time uncertain.  Item tabled to time certain for the City Commission Meeting, June 11, 2024.  7. OTHER BUSINESS    a. ORDINANCE- Codifying the City of North Lauderdale Local Workforce Development Board  MOTION- Item to bei tabled to time uncertain.  Commissioner Lewis moved to tablei item tot time uncertain. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis- Ricketts. Clerkt tookr roll. All) Yes. b. RESOLUTION Request for ratification and approval for additional funding for emergency repairsand  Motion passed.  overtime with INFRAMARK LLC.  Commissioner Lewis moved to read. Seconded by Commissioner Dr. Martin. City Attorney read:  ARESOLUTION OF1 THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTHLAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE CITYI MANAGER APPROVAL OF AN ADDITIONALS $31,561.98 AND APPROVING AN ADDITIONAL $108,438.02 FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS AND OVERTIME WHICH WILL BRING THE NEW PURCHASE ORDER AMOUNT TO $590K FOR INFRAMARK LLC, PROVIDING FOR Sam May, Public Works and Utilities Director presented thei item based ont thel back up memorandum. Neil Buckeridge, Utilities Superintendent also presented information regarding this item. Commissioner Lewis moved to table item 7b. to the Commission Meeting, June: 11, 2024. Seconded by' Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Commissioner Dr. Martin was not present for  SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, ANDI PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  roll call. Clerk took roll. Motion passed.  RESOLUTION Engineering services for SW 71st Avenue Signage and Striping Plan Project from WI McNab Rd  to Southgate Blvd  Commissioner Lewis moved to read. Seconded by Commissioner Bustamante. City Attorney read:  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ISSUE AI PURCHASE ORDER TO CHEN MOORE AND ASSOCIATES FOR $67,285.36 PLUS A 10% CONTINGENCY OF $6,728.54, FOR ENGINEERING: SERVICES FOR: SW71ST AVENUE NEW SIGNAGE AND STRIPING PLAN PROJECT FROM W MCNAB RD TO SOUTHGATE BLVD.; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND Sam May, Public Works and Utilities Director presented thei item based on the back up memorandum. Commissioner Lewis  PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  moved to approve. Seconded by Commissioner Dr. Martin. Clerk took roll. All Ves. Motion passed.  RESOLUTION NO. 24-05-1461 PASSED AND APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.  d. RESOLUTION- Surplus Equipment  Commissioner Lewis moved to read. Seconded by Commissioner Dr. Martin. City Attorney read:  ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NORTHI LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA DESIGNATING CERTAIN TANGIBLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY'S POSSESSION AS "SURPLUS PROPERTY"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO CARRY OUT THE PROPER MEANS OF DISPOSAL FOR EACH ITEM DESIGNATED AS SURPLUS PROPERTY; FURTHER INSTRUCTING THE CITY MANAGER TO UTILIZE THE SERVICES OF BIDERA LLC AS THE MOST APPROPRIATE METHOD OF DISPOSAL FOR CERTAIN SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO DISPOSE OF THE REMAINING SURPLUS PROPERTY BY THE MOST EFFICIENT AND COST- EFFECTIVE MEANS AVAIALABLE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN Sam May, Public Works and Utilities Director presented thei item based on the back up memorandum. City Manager Sargis explained why an auction is not done by the City anymore. He explained going forward this willl be brought back to the City Commission for approval of how they would! like the: surplus property disposed of. Commissioner Lewis moved to approve.  EFFECTIVE DATE.  Seconded by Commissioner Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Clerk took roll. All Yes. Motion passed.  RESOLUTION NO. 24-05-1462 PASSED AND APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.    e. RESOLUTION- Renovation and Repairs ofl leased office space at Riverside - Various Procurement  Exemptions  Commissioner Lewis moved to read. Seconded by Commissioner Bustamante. City Attorney read:  ARESOLUTION OFT THE CITY OFN NORTHLAUDERDALE AUTHORIZING THE CITYMANAGER TO1 ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR TASKSITHROUGH9FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF $65KI FOR THE REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS OF THE LEASED OFFICE SPACE AT RIVERSIDE PLAZA; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE Sam May, Public Works and Utilities Director presented the item based on the back up memorandum. City Manager Sargis commented ont thep possibility of purchasing landi in District Df forap park. Discussion ensued regarding the expenditure tol lease the office space at Riverside Plaza and other options for office space. Paul Wilder, a resident, publicly commented regarding clarification regarding the lease, having a broader discussion for citizens, and investing in property rather than renting. City Manager Sargis explained thep purpose of thel lease. City Attorney Goren explained the Commission can buy property tos serve a public purpose. There was discussion regarding terminating the lease with the owners of the Riverside Plaza. There was no motion to approve item 7e. Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to direct City Manager to begin discussions to terminate the lease or other options withl Riverside Plaza. Seconded by' Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Clerk took roll. Ally yes. Motion passed. City Manager Sargis commented on Broward County Schools proposals regarding under enrolled and under achieving  DATE.  8. CITYI MANAGER COMMENTS  schools. City Manager provided information on upcoming city events.  a. Summer Camp Program 2024 a.m.-2:00p.m. : Saturday, June 1 ii. Saturday, June 8 iii. Saturday, June 15  b. City of North Lauderdale Sandbag Giveaway- Pompano Park, 4001 Bailey Road, North Lauderdale, 10:00  BSO North Lauderdale Building Bonds with BSO, Saturday, May 18, 2024, 10:00 a.m. -2:00p p.m., Home  Depot, 1195 S. State Road 7, North Lauderdale, FL 33068 d. Haitian Flag Day Festival, May 18, 2024, 3:00 p.m. -9 9:00 p.m.  e. June Budget Town Hall Meetings  - Monday, June 3, Fire Training Center, 6:30 p.m. ii. Wednesday, June! 5, Champions Hall, 6:30 p.m. iii. Thursday, June: 13, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. iv. Monday, June 17, Community Affairs Center, 6:30 p.m.  9. COMMISSION COMMENTS  Ratification of approval for use of Mayor Samson Borgelin's discretionary funds for donations to local Commissioner Lewis moved to ratify approval of use of $500 of Mayor Borgelin's discretionary funds for donations tol North Lauderdale Elementary ($250) and Pinewood Elementary ($250) for Haitian Flag Day events. Seconded! by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to approve $3501 from Mayor Borgelin's discretionary! funds that servesa municipal and public purpose for thel benefit of thet family and the community to assist with thei funeral of 13-year-  schools for Haitian Flag Day events by the schools  Commissioner Dr. Martin. Clerk tookr roll. All YES. Motion passed.  old. Seconded by Commissioner Dr. Martin. Clerk took roll. AIIYES. Motion passed.    City Manager Sargis explained the school donation policy.  b. Ratification of approval for use of Commissioner Dr. Regina Martin's discretionary funds for donations to Commissioner Lewis moved to ratify approval of $250 for gift cards to Morrow Elementary from Commissioner Dr. Martin's discretionary funds. Seconded by' Vice! Mayor Lewis- Ricketts. Clerktook roll. AII YES. Motion passed.  Morrow Elementary! in the amount of $250.00 for gift cards  Ceremonial Item Request Commissioner Dr. Martin  Pastor Obed Obeng- Addee ii. Dr. Sharon Renae iii. Angelique Franscois Regina Martin.  MOTION- To approve each ceremonial item request as submitted by Commissioner Dr.  Commissioner Lewis moved to approve each ceremonial item request as submitted by Commissioner Dr. Martin.  Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. d. Donation to Somerset Elementary: School by Commissioner Luke Lewis  Discussion ensued about a possible $1000 scholarship to! Somerset High School. Kimotta Johnson commented on the Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to approve up to $1000 donation to Somerset Elementary for the end of they year field e. Lunch with Luke - District A Community Meeting, featuring four North Lauderdale restaurants, June 15, 2024 Commissioner Lewis moved to approve $2001 from discretionary funds for "Lunch with Luke" at Champions Hall on June 15, 2024. Seconded by Commissioner Dr. Martin. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. Commissioner Lewis commented on Speech Contest at the Broward County Saraniero Library on May 18, 20241 from Commissioner Lewis moved to direct City Manager to bring forward on the next agenda the renaming of the two soccer fields at Highlands Parkt to! Samson Borgelin Soccer Fields at Highlands Park. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis- Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts - commented regarding funding/Go Fund Me Account for 13-year-old who passed away last week. She made a personal contribution of $150 andi is requesting reimbursement of the funds from! her discretionary funds. Commissioner Lewis moved to reimburse Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts' the amount of $150 for a personal donation she made which: serves a municipal and public purpose for the benefit of the family and the community to assist with funeral expenses. Seconded by Commissioner Dr. Martin. Clerk took roll. AIIYES. Motion passed. City Attorney commented that discretionary funds must be for a specific destination not an individual under the resolution that established discretionary funds. Finance Director Kelly Schwartz commented on the resolution and requested direction to meet with City Attorney to discuss. Discussion ensued on1 thet use of discretionary funds. Commissioner Lewis moved to approved further review on the discretionary fund approvals. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Clerk took roll. All YES. Vice Mayor Lewis- Ricketts invited everyone to attend the Mother's Day Tea Party on May 15, 2024 at Champions Hall. Commissioner Dr. Martin - requested two more banners for her district, thanked City Staff, requested language to post on Commissioner Bustamante - requested an update on the concrete wall project on Rock Island Road. City! Manager Sargis advised iti is still ini the process of collecting signatures. Neil Buckeridge provided an update. Commented on the main wires  Summer Bash at Somerset Elementary.  day event. Seconded Commissioner Lewis. Clerkt took roll. AIIYES. Motion passed.  (Commissioner Luke Lewis)  2:00p pm -4:00p pm.  Ricketts. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed.  Motion passed.  her page regarding the 840 Building.  on Rock Island Road.    Commissioner Lewis - commented on May 18, 2024 Library event, Haitian Flag Festival and. June 15, 2024 Lunch with Luke. Mayor Borgelin - commented on engaging an architect to oversee new development in the City of North Lauderdale. Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to add to the next agenda discussion on the engagement of an architect for design consideration for housing, City Hall ground facility and to engage consulting firm to assist in incentives and projects financially feasiblet for a downtown master development plan. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Clerk took roll. All YES. Mayor Borgelin commented on complaints regarding two individuals int the Community Development Department. Commissioner Lewis moved to direct City Manager to conduct ani investigation regarding two employees in the Community Development Department for misconduct and report back to the City Commission. Seconded by Vice Mayor  Motion passed.  Lewis-Ricketts. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed.  10. CITYCLERK COMMENTS  a. Financial Disclosure Form 6 online filing requirement due by. July 1, 2024. - City Clerk Garcia- Beckford reminded City Clerk Attendance at the 2024 Florida Association of City Clerk's Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, June 23- 26, 2024- - Commissioner Lewis moved to approve City Clerk's attendance at the 2024 Florida Association of City Clerk's Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, June 23 -26, 2024. Seconded by  everyone of the Form 6 online filing requirements.  Commissioner Dr. Martin. Clerkt took roll. All YES. Motion passed.  Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to approve attendance by all elected officials for the Realtor's Annual Mayor Breakfast  on! May 30, 2024. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed.  11. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS  12. ADIOURNMENT-T There being no further business. Meeting adjourned at  -  beeylpule