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Meeting Name: City Commission Meeting Agenda status: Revised
Meeting date/time: 1/8/2024 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Commission Chambers
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24-1333 1A. MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING FOR OCTOBER 16, 2023.approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
24-1337 1B. MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING FOR DECEMBER 11, 2023.approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
24-1338 1C. MinutesMINUTES FOR THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING FOR DECEMBER 11, 2023.approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
24-1339 1A. ProclamationA PROCLAMATION DECLARING JANUARY 23, 2024 MATERNAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER MELISSA P. DUNN).   Action details Not available
24-1340 1A. PresentationA PRESENTATION RECOGNIZING THE GRAND CHAMPION LAUDERHILL BRONCOS SQUADS (REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR LAWRENCE “JABBOW” MARTIN).   Action details Not available
24-1341 1B. Communication or ReportA PRESENTATION OF THE JANUARY 2024 HOME OF THE MONTH (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER SARAI “RAY” MARTIN).   Action details Not available
23R-5280 11.CC-LeParc First Amendment Developer AgreementOrdinanceORDINANCE NO. 24O-01-100: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE REAL ESTATE PRE-DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND ADDENDUM BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND LE PARC AT LAUDERHILL, LLC, PROVIDING FOR DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES IN THE FORM OF TAX REIMBURSEMENTS FOR THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF UP TO 358 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING UNITS COMPRISED OF SIX (6) THREE STORY GARDEN APARTMENTS AND TWO (2) UP TO EIGHT STORY MID RISE APARTMENTS, AT APPROXIMATELY 36 UNITS PER ACRE ON A 9.93 + ACRE SITE IN THE RM-40 ZONING DISTRICT LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS AT&T NO. 1 127-18 B TRACT 1 RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 127, PAGE 18 OF THE PUBLIC RECORD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3831 NW 13TH ST, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.approved on first reading  Action details Not available
23R-5441 12.Police Pension Election - B. MitchellResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-01-01: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE ELECTION OF BRAD MITCHELL TO SERVE AS AN EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVE MEMBER OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT TRUST FUND BOARD FOR A FOUR (4) YEAR TERM EXPIRING FEBRUARY 2028; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
23R-5448 13.P&Z Board ApptsResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-01-02: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPOINTING MICHELLE PINDER BY THE CITY COMMISSION AS A WHOLE TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD FOR THE REMAINDER OF A TERM THAT SHALL EXPIRE NOVEMBER 2025; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.approvedPass Action details Not available
23R-5449 14.Fire Pension Board ApptResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-01-03: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL TAUSSIG TO SERVE AS THE FIFTH MEMBER APPOINTMENT BY THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FIREFIGHTERS’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A TERM OF TWO (2) YEARS TO EXPIRE AUGUST 2025; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
23R-5454 15.LAHAC Appt/RemovalResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-01-04: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE REMOVAL OF TANISHA STEWART AS A MEMBER OF THE LOCAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE, APPOINTED BY THE COMMISSION AS A WHOLE, DUE TO LACK OF ATTENDANCE AT SUCCESSIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS; APPOINTING SHAMESHIA L. BROWN BY THE CITY COMMISSION AS A WHOLE FOR THE REMAINDER OF A FOUR (4) YEAR TERM EXPIRING JUNE 2024; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.approvedPass Action details Not available
24R-5459 16.Code Board - Remove LybrandResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-01-05: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE REMOVAL OF PETER LYBRAND AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD, HAVING BEEN APPOINTED BY THE COMMISSION AS A WHOLE, DUE TO THE BOARD MEMBER NO LONGER BEING A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND THEREFORE NO LONGER ELIGIBLE TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD;' PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
24R-5460 17.YPAB ApptsResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-01-06: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPOINTING CORENA WIGGINS AS A MEMBER OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL YOUNG PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY BOARD BY MAYOR KEN THURSTON FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE FOUR (4) YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE NOVEMBER 2024 WHICH WOULD BE CONCURRENT WITH THE MAYOR’S SEAT; APPOINTING JANICE DIAS BY THE COMMISSION AS A WHOLE FOR THE REMAINDER OF A TWO (2) YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 2025; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.approvedPass Action details Not available
24R-5469 18.Fourth Special Event Calendar FY 2024ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-01-07: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE FOURTH AMENDED ANNUAL CALENDAR OF CITY HOSTED SPECIAL EVENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
24R-5468 19.Settlement Agreement-Johnson-BrownResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-01-08: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL SETTLEMENT BETWEEN VERMELL JOHNSON-BROWN AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,500.00 AS SETTLEMENT OF ANY AND ALL CLAIMS INCLUDING ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
24R-5462 110.MOA-Harmony DevelopmentResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-01-09: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND HARMONY DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC. TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING IN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL PARKS DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROGRAM; PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).approvedPass Action details Not available
24R-5465 111.Turnpike DrainageResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-01-10: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM PREVIOUSLY COMMISSION-APPROVED QUALIFIED CONSULTANT, BCC ENGINEERING, LLC, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $83,500.70 FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO DESIGN THE DRAINAGE PLANS AND BID SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS EAST OF THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE (BASIN C) TO MITIGATE FLOODING PROBLEMS; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 450-925-06951; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
23R-5427 111A.Pilot Program Arts & Entertainment Dist.ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-01-13: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A COMMERCIAL ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT SPECIAL EVENT PILOT PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING COMMERCIAL BUSINESS OWNERS WITHIN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT THE ABILITY TO HOST ONE (1) OUTDOOR SPECIAL EVENT PER WEEK DURING THE PILOT PROGRAM PERIOD; PROVIDING THAT THE PILOT PROGRAM WOULD BE FOR A SIX (6) MONTH PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2024; PROVIDING DETAILS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
24R-5476 111B.Oppose HB 267ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-01-14: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA OPPOSING HOUSE BILL 267 WHICH SEEKS TO SIGNIFICANTLY ERODE HOME RULE POWERS AND IMPOSES UNREASONABLE TIME FRAMES FOR BUILDING PERMIT REVIEW; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT THIS RESOLUTION TO THE APPROPRIATE PARTIES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR, LAWRENCE “JABBOW” MARTIN).approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
24R-5478 111C.Oppose Bills re: increase in homestead tax exemptionResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-01-15: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA OPPOSING A NUMBER OF PROPOSED BILLS BEFORE THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE WHICH SEEK TO INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FROM $50,000 TO $75,000 WHICH WOULD REDUCE THE OVERALL COLLECTIBLE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENTS BY THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND WHICH WOULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN THE NEED TO INCREASE THE TAX RATE; IMPLORING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO OPPOSE ANY SIMILAR LEGISLATION;AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT THIS RESOLUTION TO THE APPROPRIATE PARTIES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR, LAWRENCE “JABBOW” MARTIN).approvedPass Action details Not available
24R-5464 112.Special Exception-Health HoldingsResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-01-11: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA GRANTING TO HEALTH HOLDINGS COMPANY, LLC D/B/A PALM MEDICAL CENTERS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW IN THE GENERAL COMMERICAL (CG), ZONING DISTRICT AN OFFICE, MEDICAL WITH CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE PROVIDER, USE IN A 1,500 SQUARE FEET UNIT WITHIN A +/- 10,347 SQUARE FEET SITE LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 6 OF CITY SHOPPES PLAT AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 107 PAGE 44 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 7351 W. OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
24R-5466 113.Special Exception - Guidewell SanitasResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-01-12: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA GRANTING TO GUIDEWELL SANITAS I, LLC A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW IN THE GENERAL COMMERICAL (CG), ZONING DISTRICT AN OFFICE, MEDICAL WITH CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE PROVIDER, USE IN A 9,800 SQUARE FEET UNIT WITHIN A +/- 189,639 SQUARE FEET SITE AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 7342 W. COMMERCIAL BLVD., LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available