City of North Lauderdale Commission Meeting  Minutes June 11, 2024  The City Commission of the City of North Lauderdale met in person on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The meeting convened at 6:08 p.m. Mayor Samson Borgelin announced that the City is currently undera 1. MOMENT OF REFLECTION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Samson Borgelin led the moment of reflection and Commissioner Luke Lewis led the pledge of allegiance. 2. ROLLCALL- - City Clerk Garcia-Beckford took roll. There was a quorum. Commissioner Dr.  flood warning and the Commission agenda will be condensed this evening.  Martin had an excused absence. Mayor Samson Borgelin Vice Mayor-Dee Lewis-Ricketts Commissioner Mario Bustamante Commissioner Luke Lewis City Manager Michael Sargis City Attorney Samuel S. Goren City Clerk Elizabeth Garcia-Beckford 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Commissioner Dr. Regina Martin - excused absence.  a. April30,2024 - The approval of the minutes was not presented and moved to be placed on the next meeting agenda due to the City is under a flood watch  until midnight, June 13, 2024.  4. PRESENTATIONS  a. City/ Waste Management Scholarship Program presentation by Public Works Department - Sean Lypher, Solid Waste Administrative Coordinator Public Works/Utilities & Representatives from Waste Management presented the scholarships to the 2024  awardees.  Abrey Biscardi-D District C Prisca Charles - District D Tamara Eliot - District D Abraham Flynn - District A Reyna Harvey- - District D Kamejah Petersen - District A Gabrielle Reid - District C  b. Introduction of New City Employee by City Manager Michael Sargis City Manager Sargis introduced the new Code Supervisor June Peart.  5. PROCLAMATIONS = City Clerk Garcia Beckford read the titles of the following observed  Proclamations by the City of North Lauderdale into the record:    a. Boys and Girls Club Week, June 24-28,2024  b. Code Enforcement Officer's Appreciation Week, June 3-7,2024  Juneteenth 2024  d. Caribbean - American Heritage Month 2024 - The Proclamation was read by City Clerk Garcia-Beckford and accepted by Hal Batson, City of North Lauderdale Staff.  e. National Hurricane Preparedness Month 2024  f. National Safety Month 2024  6. PUBLIC DISCUSSION  Joel Hammack commented on' Woodville Dog Park and distributed a document listing issues. Kimotta Johnson thanked Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts and Commissioner Lewis for their donations for  Somerset Summer Bash.  Guillermo Novoa requested financial assistance for Somerset ESOL Program  7. QUASHUDICALITEMS  a. SUBIECT-SgnWaiversWAV240-PnyTaon30lwCommerialBlvdSuitei2 To allow: One main wall sign with the 21-inch-high lettering "Pinky's Taco's" on the South facing elevation, whereas Section 94-16(C)()(c) of the City Code allows for 16-inch maximum letter height within a General Business B-3 zoning district.  Motion -To approve SWAV: 24-03 Pinky's Tacos subject to the conditions outlines by city staff.  City Attorney swore in all witnesses intending to testify on the item.  Tanya Davis-Hernandez, Community Development Director presented thei item based on the back up memorandum. Adrian Rosario, Applicant, introduced himself to the City Commission and announced the grand opening on June 13, 2024 weather permitting. Public hearing was opened. There were no comments. Public hearing was closed. Commissioner Lewis moved to approve SWAV 24-03 Pinky's Tacos subject to the conditions outlined by Citys staff. Seconded by Commissioner Bustamante.  Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. 8. CONSENT AGENDA  Commissioner Lewis moved to read the Consent Agenda. Seconded by' Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts.  Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed.  a. SUBJECT - City of North Lauderdale Home Mitigation Program Request for Legal  Opinion . Dib Ziade Disclosure of No Conflict  2    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 Dib Ziade does not violate federal, state or local law.  Motion passed.  b. SUBJECT - City of North Lauderdale Home Mitigation Program Request for Legal 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 awardofprogram funds to Laura Neun does not violatef federal, state or locall law.  Opinion - Laura Neun Disclosure of NoConflict  Motion passed.  SUBJECT - City of North Lauderdale Home Mitigation Program Request for Legal  Opinion - Mario Encarnacion 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 Mario Encarnacion does not violate federal, state or local law.  Motion passed.  d. SUBJECT - City of North Lauderdale Home Mitigation Program Request for Legal MOTION - The City Administration recommends Commission Motion to concur with the City Attorney'swrittenopinionordisclosureforwhichtheexceptionissoughtandtheaward ofprogram fundst to Alita Fortulien does not violatefederal, state orl local law.  Opinion - Alita Fortulien Disclosure of No Conflict  Motion passed.  e. SUBJECT- City of North Lauderdale Home Mitigation Program Request for Legal 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 Beverly Batson does not violate  Opinion - Beverly Batson Disclosure of No Conflict  federal, state or locallaw.  Motion passed.  f. RESOLUTION - New Pavilion Jaycee Park  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PAVILION ATJAYCEE PARK IN  3    THE AMOUNT OF $56,688.50 TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL A NEW PAVILION AT JAYCEE PARK UTILIZING PRICING FROM THE MANATEE CONTRACT SDMC NO.21-0053-MR PROVIDING FOR FUNDING; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN  EFFECTIVE DATE.  RESOLUTION NO. 24-06-1464 passed and approved unanimously.  g. RESOLUTION Rejection of Bids - City Hall Generator Project 1TB #24-PW-00Z A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, REJECTING ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR 1TB 24-PW-002 FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE CITY HALL GENERATORPROIECTANDAUTHORIZINGTHECITYMANAGERI ORHISDESIGNEETORE-EVALUATE AND RE-BID THE PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND  PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  RESOLUTION NO. 24-06-1465 passed and approved unanimously.  h. RESOLUTION - Employee Promotion Policy (Item tabled to Commission meeting,  June 11, 2024)  Tabled to time uncertain.  i. RESOLUTION - Rental Unit Inspector (Item tabled to Commission meeting, June  11,2024)  Tabled to time uncertain.  RESOLUTION - Request for ratification and approval for additional funding for emergency repairs and overtime with INFRAMARK LLC. (Item tabled to  Commission meeting,lunelly 2024)  Tabled to time uncertain.  k. RESOLUTION - Board Appointment to Budget Review Committee - Terry  Lieberman (Item tabled to June 11, 2024 Commission Meeting)  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 A REGULAR MEMBER OF THE NORTH LAUDERDALE BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE SPONSORED BY KELLY SCHWARTZ, FINANCE DIRECTOR); PROVIDING FOR TERM OF  OFFICE; AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  Tabled to time uncertain.  RESOLUTION - Board Appointment to Budget Review Committee -Tosha Chambers  (Item tabled to Commission meeting June 11,2024)  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA,  4    APPOINTING TOSHA CHAMBERS WHO RESIDES AT 6603 SW 10 CT, NORTH LAUDERDALE, AS A REGULAR MEMBER OF THE NORTH LAUDERDALE BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE (SPONSORED BY MAYOR SAMSON BORGELIN); PROVIDING FOR TERM OF OFFICE; AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE  DATE.  Tabled to time uncertain.  Commissioner Lewis moved to approve Consent Agenda as read. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-  Ricketts. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed.  9. - OTHER BUSINESS  a. ORDINANCE- First Reading- Flood Plain Regulations  Commissioner Lewis moved to read. Seconded by Commissioner Bustamante. Attorney read: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 90 FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE/REGULATIONS; UPDATING ARTICLEII, FLOOD DAMAGE PROTECTION, SECTION 90-26, DEFINITIONS! PROVIDING FOR AN UPDATE TO MAKET VALUE; UPDATING THE EFFECTIVE DATE IN SECTION 90-33, BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING FLOOD HAZARD AREAS; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVING FOR SEVERABILTY; PROVIDING FORI INCLUSION IN THE CODEOFORDINACES; PROVIDING FOR ANEFFECTIVE DATE. Tanya Davis-Hernandez, Community Development Director presented the item based on the back up memorandum. There was discussion regarding holding a workshop for residents to explain the ordinance. Ms. Davis-Hernandez commented on plans to go to HOA meetings with educational materials for residents. Commissioner Lewis moved to approve on first reading. Seconded by' Vice  Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed.  b. RESOLUTION Approval of Fourth Amendment to List of the City Projects to be Funded with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds and to be made available  by ARPA  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, APPROVINGTHE FOURTHAMENDMENTOFCITYROJECISTOBEFUNDEDWITHAMERICANI RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS AND MONIES MADE AVAILABLE BY ARPA; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND AN EFFECTIVE The approval of this item was not presented and moved to be placed on the next meeting agenda  DATE.  due to the City being under a flood watch until midnight, June 13, 2024.  RESOLUTION - Authorizing Match Funding in the amount of $5.393 million for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Resilient Florida Grant  #24SRP43 - Tam O'Shanter Blvd. DrainageProject  Commissioner Lewis moved to read. Seconded by' Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. City Attorney read:  5    A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $5,393,000 AS A REQUIRED MATCH FOR THE RESILIENT FLORIDA GRANT #24SRP43 AND TO ALLOW THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SIGN THE MATCH FUNDING SOURCE DOCUMENTATION FORM THAT IDENTIFIES THE MATCH FUNDING SOURCE OF $5,393,000 FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (FDEP) RESILIENT FLORIDA GRANT #24SRP43 CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE TAM O'SHANTER BOULEVARD PROJECT; AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sam May, Public Works/Utilities Director presented the item based on the back up memorandum. Public Hearing was opened. There were no comments. Public hearing was closed. Commissioner Lewis moved to adopt. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion  passed.  RESOLUTION NO. 24-06-1467 passed and approved unanimously.  d. RESOLUTION - Kilowatt Electric for Maintenance on City-Maintained  Streetlights and Decorative lights  AR RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO INCREASE THE CURRENT PURCHASE ORDER WITH KILOWATT ELECTRIC COMPANY BY $30,000 TO $45,000.00, TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS TO CITY-MAINTAINED STREETLIGHTS AND DECORATIVE LIGHTS UTILIZING THE PRICING FROM THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK CONTRACT, ITB-081080 WITH KILOWATT ELECTRIC COMPANY; PROVIDING FOR FUNDING; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR This item was not presented and moved to be placed on the next meeting agenda due to the City  SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. being under at flood watch until midnight, June 13, 2024.  e. RESOLUTION - Purchase of (1) 2027 Pierce Enforcer Rear Mounted Aerial  Apparatus for the Fire Rescue Department  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 TEN-8 FIRE & SAFETY, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 2027 PIERCE CUSTOM ENFORCER REAR MOUNTED AERIAL APPARATUS, MANUFACTURED BY PIERCE MANUFACTURING INCLUDING INCIDENTAL COSTS NOTTO EXCEED $1,536,682.00 UTILZING PROCUREMENT EXEMPTION 3-4B.E E. UTILIZATION OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES CONTRACTS PROVIDING FOR FUNDING; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item was not presented and moved to be placed on the next meeting agenda due to the City  being under ai flood watch until midnight, June 13, 2024.  10. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS  City Manager Michael Sargis presented information on the following items.  a. Federal Appropriation Check Presentation - License Plate Readers by  6    Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus = McCormick - The City of North Lauderdale's first federal appropriation will be presented on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 9:00 b. Grant Report- = this will be presented at the next City Commission meeting Sand Bag Giveaway, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Pompano Park and Carl Fusco Park  a.m. at City Hall.  i. Saturday June 1 ii. Saturday, June 8 iii. Saturday, June 15  d. Water Plant Mural - City Manager Sargis presented two designs for Commission  approval. There was consensus for design #1.  e. Happy or Not Survey - machines have been installed at City Hall  f. uneteenth-Summer Kick O;Saturday,une15,2024,11:00a-m.-3:00p.m.at  the. Jerry Resnick Aquatic Center  g. 2024 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, June 1-1 June 14, 2024.  h. Broward County Grant Program  SUBJECT - Broward County to Explore All Alternatives to Closing Public  School  Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to direct staff to prepare a resolution to be brought back for City Commission approval regarding closure of Broward County schools. Seconded by Commissioner City Manager Sargis announced the City is under a flood watch until midnight, June 13, 2024. The Public Works Department is making sure all storm drains are open and free of debris.  Lewis. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed.  11. COMMISSION COMMENTS  a. RESOLUTION - Official Designation of the Artificial Turf Soccer Fields Located at Highland Park as the Mayor Samson Borgelin Soccer Fields at Highland Park Commissioner Lewis moved to read. Seconded by Commissioner Bustamante. Attorney read: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE OFFICIAL DESIGNATION OF THE ARTIFICIAL TURF SOCCER FIELDS LOCATED AT HIGHLAND PARK AS THE "MAYOR SAMSON BORGELIN SOCCER FIELDS AT HIGHLAND PARK"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE TERMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR City Manager Sargis presented the, item based on the back up memorandum. Mayor. Borgelin  SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  7    referenced a recent article pertaining to this item. Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to table to June 25, 2024. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. b. SUBJECT-S SCI Summer Leadership Meetings & Annual Business Meeting  Registration  City Manager Sargis presented the item based on the back up memorandum and explained this is the Sister Cities International Leadership meeting. Commissioner Lewis moved to approve travel for Mayor and Commissioners. Seconded by Commissioner Bustamante. Clerk took roll. All YES. City Manager announced that Mayor Borgelin has been invited to attend the International Sister Cities Leadership in Columbia, July 10 - 13, 2024 as an ambassador in Medellin, Columbia. Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to approve travel for Mayor Borgelin to Columbia. Seconded by  Motion passed.  Commissioner Bustamante. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed.  ORDINANCE - First Reading - Establishing Teen Council Advisory Board  Commissioner Bustamante moved to read. Seconded by' Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Attorney read: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED ADMINISTRATION" TO AMEND ARTICLE IlI ENTITLED "BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS BY AMENDING DIVISION 3; ESTABLISHING THE TEEN COUNCIL ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR COMPOSITION; PROVIDING FOR MEETINGS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR City Attorney presented the item based on the back up ordinance. Commissioner Lewis moved to approve on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Bustamante. Clerk took roll. All YES. Vice Mayor Darrell (Dee) Lewis-Ricketts - commented great things are happening in North City Manager Michael Sargis commented that the owner of the Valero on Tam O'Shanter and 81st Avenue is interested in selling the property. This purchase of this property is being evaluated and Commissioner Mario Bustamante - commented God bless everyone and thanked everyone. Mayor Samson Borgelin introduced Commissioner Bustamante's new Legislative Aide, Mary Lee Commissioner Luke Lewis = reminded everyone about Lunch with Luke on June 15, 2024 and  AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  Motion passed. Lauderdale.  will be brought back at al later date to the City Commission.  Francois. Commissioner Bustamante welcomed his Legislative Aide Ms. Francois.  conveyed Happy Father's Day wishes.  Mayor Samson Borgelin - Thanked Larry Rivero for the work on the Valero property.  Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance establishing the North Lauderdale Commission on Senior Citizens. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Clerk  took roll. All YES. Motion passed.  8    Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to direct City Attorney to draft an ordinance establishing the North Lauderdale Commission on the Status of Women. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Clerk Commissioner Lewis moved to direct City Attorney to draft an ordinance establishing North Lauderdale Office of Multi-Cultural Programs and International Affairs to include Art in Public Places. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed Mayor Borgelin referenced Chapter 46 of the City Code. Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to adopt the clarification of hiring practices in Chapter 46 of the City Code. Seconded by Commissioner  took roll. All YES. Motion passed.  Lewis.  12. CITYCLERK COMMENTS  a. Area Agency on Aging of Broward County 40th Annual Dr. Nan S. Hutchison  Broward Senior Hall of Fame Breakfast  City Clerk Garcia-Beckford presented the item. Discussion ensued on the funding to Area Agency on Aging of Broward County. Finance Director Schwartz will contact the Agency regarding funding and donations. Mayor Borgelin requested a representative from the Area Agency on Aging come to a future Commission meeting to discuss their services. It was clarified that the Area Agency on Aging of Broward County received $17,900 from the City this year. Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to direct City Manager to speak with Area Agency on Aging regarding ticket purchase and approve a table of six for $1,000. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Clerk took roll. All YES.  Motion passed.  b. Financial Disclosure - Form 6 electronic form filing requirement for Mayors and Elected City Clerk Garcia-Beckford stated the City Attorney will be providing an update on this item under his  members of governing bodies of municipalities due by July 1, 2024  comments.  C. City Board Vacancies  City Clerk Garcia-Beckford stated she will be providing each elected official with an update on current board vacancies via email. Mayor Borgelin commented on board members being on more than one board. City Attorney Goren stated there is currently no limitation in North Lauderdale for the number of boards an individual can be on. There was discussion to have S resolution prepared Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to continue the Water Control District items to the. June 25, 2024 meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. 13. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS - City Attorney Goren provided an update on the Form 61 litigation and temporary injunction. He explained that all forms need to be filed electronically. 14. ADIOURNMENT -1 There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.  with language that board members can serve on more than one city board.  egabsislkpe