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, April 8, 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  
I CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor Thurston called to order the Regular City Commission Meeting at 6:01  
PM.  
II ROLL CALL  
5 -  
Present:  
Commissioner Melissa P. Dunn,Commissioner Denise D. Grant,Vice Mayor  
Lawrence Martin,Commissioner Sarai Martin, and Mayor Ken Thurston  
Commissioner D. Grant left the meeting at 9:38 p.m.  
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 D.  
Grant, to ACCEPT the Revised Version of the City Commission Meeting Agenda  
for April 8, 2024. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner D. Grant, Vice Mayor L. Martin,  
Commissioner S. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston  
0
Abstain:  
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 D.  
Grant, that this Consent Agenda was approved. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
4 -  
Yes:  
Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner D. Grant, Vice Mayor L. Martin, and Mayor  
K. Thurston  
0
Abstain:  
Off Dais:  
1 - Commissioner S. Martin  
V APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
VI PROCLAMATIONS / COMMENDATIONS  
A.  
A
PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 2024 AS CHILD ABUSE  
PREVENTION MONTH (REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR LAWRENCE  
“JABBOW” MARTIN).  
B.  
C.  
A
PROCLAMATION HONORING JAMAICAN MEN OF FLORIDA  
(REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER DENISE D. GRANT).  
A
PROCLAMATION  
DECLARING  
APRIL  
2024 AS  
AUTISM  
AWARENESS MONTH (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER SARAI  
“RAY” MARTIN).  
VII PRESENTATIONS  
A.  
A
LEGISLATIVE  
UPDATE  
AND  
WRAP  
UP  
PRESENTATION  
(REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER DESORAE GILES-SMITH).  
Attachments: Presentation A  
B.  
C.  
A
PRESENTATION FROM FAIRSTEAD ON LAUDERHILL POINT  
UPDATE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR KEN THURSTON).  
A PRESENTATION OF THE FABULOUS WOMEN OF LAUDERHILL  
(REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR LAWRENCE “JABBOW” MARTIN).  
Attachments: Presentation C - 2024 Fabulous Women of Lauderhill  
D.  
E.  
F.  
A PRESENTATION FROM LAUDERHILL YOUTH EXCEL FIELD TRIP  
ATTENDEES (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER MELISSA P. DUNN).  
Attachments: Presentation D - Kennedy Space Center Trip Presentation  
A PRESENTATION OF HOME OF THE MONTH (REQUESTED BY  
COMMISSIONER SARAI “RAY” MARTIN).  
Attachments: Presentation E - April Winner  
A PRESENTATION FROM FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT (REQUESTED  
BY CITY MANAGER DESORAE GILES-SMITH).  
Attachments: Presentation F - FPL SSUP PPT  
G.  
UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY:  
A
CELEBRATION OF CULTURES  
(REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER DENISE D. GRANT).  
VIII  
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - FIRST READING (NOT ON CONSENT  
AGENDA) (AS ADVERTISED IN THE SUN-SENTINEL)  
IX  
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND READING (NOT ON CONSENT  
AGENDA) (AS ADVERTISED IN THE SUN-SENTINEL)  
ORDINANCE NO. 24O-02-110 WAS TABLED ON MARCH 25, 2024  
1.  
ORDINANCE NO. 24O-02-110: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF  
LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT  
REGULATIONS (LDR) AMENDING ARTICLE III., ZONING DISTRICTS,  
PART 5.0., SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USE  
CLASSIFICATIONS, SECTION 5.3, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE USES, TO  
CLARIFY  
AMENDING SECTION 5.49, TOBACCO STORE, TO ESTABLISH A NEW  
METHODOLOGY TO MEASURE THE DISTANCES BETWEEN  
THE  
METHODOLOGY  
TO  
MEASURE  
DISTANCES;  
TOBACCO STORES AND OTHER USES; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS  
AND CONCLUSIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR  
AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE  
GILES-SMITH).  
Attachments:  
ORD-24O-02-110-LDR-Art. III-Tobacco & Alcoholic Beverage Use  
Distances.pdf  
AR 24O-02-110  
Attachment A - DRR - Distances  
Item 1 (As Referenced Within Minutes)  
Item 1 LHPP CNA Graphs (As Referenced Within Minutes)  
Commissioner Dunn sought clarification on what changing the boundaries  
meant in terms of the potential number of tobacco stores could open in  
Lauderhill.  
City Planner Molly Howson explained the current distance separation was 1,000  
feet between a tobacco store and another tobacco store, a park, a school, and  
this was distance was measured from the nearest property line to another. The  
proposed text amendment sought to change the distance separation between  
these uses to match the distance methodology used for alcoholic beverage  
establishments that allowed the 1,000 feet to be measured from the front door  
of one establishment to the front door of the other, as a pedestrian would safely  
walk.  
She said, therefore, with Commission approval, the distance separation  
would be less restrictive on tobacco store uses, and allow additional tobacco  
store uses into the City in terms of the numbers allowable under the current City  
code. Under the current, staff could find six additional locations, marked as blue  
dots in the backup; in addition to the blue dots, the pink dots showed the  
additional seven that would be allowed in if the proposed methodology were  
approved to be less restrictive.  
Commissioner Dunn expressed concern that the City already had a significant  
challenge with chronic disease, and research showed tobacco was  
a
contributing factor connected with stroke, heart disease, etc. The map provided  
in the backup showed the two census tracts along State Road 7, and in looking  
at where chronic disease, and higher incidents of smoking took place in  
Lauderhill, these areas were already in the red, if red was an indicator of high  
incidents, and green an indicator of low.  
She referred to maps that were  
illustrated in the meeting from the community needs assessment, stating, at  
present, the smoking rate in Lauderhill was 40 times higher than the rest of  
Broward County, and the area in red where, potentially, more tobacco-related  
stores could be located already had a problem with the high use of tobacco  
products. There was also an issue with asthma, with Lauderhill having a rate  
30 percent higher than the rest of the County, and the communities with higher  
incidents would be in closer proximity to these stores, as shown in the backup;  
the same applied to high rates of heart disease, and stroke.  
Commissioner  
Dunn remarked on an area of Lauderhill where the rate of cancer was 72  
percent higher than the rest of the County, and they had yet to do deep-dive  
research to discover why, referring to an area in red from Rock Island Road to  
N. University Drive through Inverrary. Thus, her concern was the City reducing  
the distance requirements for allowing tobacco stores in the City serving to  
exacerbate already existing high incidents of health challenges linked to  
smoking.  
Ms. Howson understood, stating the proposed ordinance arose as a response  
to requests from business owners, and the trend in the community for tobacco,  
particularly the popularity of hookah uses. The reasoning behind the proposed  
amendment was to establish consistency between the alcoholic beverage uses  
distance methodology, and those used for tobacco uses, as staff view them  
both as having similar, adverse impacts.  
Commissioner Dunn found it acceptable to stablish consistence among city  
policies, but it was a challenge when the proposed goal of consistency invited  
more uses that harmed the Lauderhill population, particularly in areas noted for  
higher incidents.  
Vice Mayor L. Martin asked what were the city recommendations.  
Ms. Howson replied the city recommendations were for approval via the  
Development Review Committee (DRC).  
The matter was passed by the  
Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Board, though not unanimously, before being brought  
to the Commission for consideration.  
Commissioner Dunn wondered if the P&Z Board had access to the health data  
she provided.  
Ms. Howson responded staff presenting the proposed ordinance at the P&Z  
Board meeting did not speak specifically to the subject health data; she recalled  
the questions being more related to the City taking steps to be more business  
friendly.  
Commissioner Dunn said she was all about being more business friendly, but  
when it opened the door to invite more tobacco-related uses into Lauderhill  
neighborhoods that already had high incidents of poor health outcomes, this  
seemed counterproductive.  
Mayor Thurston questioned how  
surrounding cities.  
Lauderhill’s  
regulations  
compared  
to  
Ms. Howson replied, currently, the City of Lauderhill’s regulations were more  
restrictive than other cities; she looked at the Cities of Sunrise, and Plantation,  
and even with approval of the proposed ordinance, Lauderhill’s would still be  
more restrictive than these other cities.  
City Manager Giles-Smith commented the subject item was a decision the  
Commission had to make, as at present, based on code regulations, some of  
the variables Commission Dunn brought forward were not part of the  
discussion when the DRC and P&Z Board review applications, and proposed  
code amendments. They looked at what the existing code allowed, and what  
the applicants sought to achieve.  
Commissioner Dunn felt this was one of the moments in which the  
Commission made a decision on whether it wished to foster a healthy Lauderhill  
community; public policy was a driver for health and wellbeing, and if the latter  
two states were a priority, then the City needed to be mindful of the impact  
policies had on them.  
Creating the possibility of allowing additional  
tobacco-related uses into Lauderhill, to her, was out of alignment with what the  
Commission discussed the City’s strategic plan should strive for, which was to  
have a healthier and happier city.  
Commissioner S. Martin thanked Commissioner Dunn for the health information  
provided, stating, previously, he was an advocate for allowing more hookah  
business uses into the City; it was something he did himself, and he saw it was  
trending. In reviewing the health data, he was ready to reconsider his position,  
and thought the City should maintain  
a stricter guidance for the present,  
understanding the City was doing well with the promotion of development and  
business growth, but sometimes it was necessary to decide against certain  
actions.  
Commissioner L. Martin supported moving forward with the proposed  
ordinance, as the City, even with the amendment, would be more restrictive  
than surrounding cities, and the reality of allowing them in opening up increasing  
already high health risks was comparable to other unproven health connections  
between variables. If city staff recommended approval, he preferred to go with  
the experts on such matters.  
Commissioner Dunn understood that when city staff recommended approval  
that any health outcome data was not considered. She agreed there was a  
need for deeper research, and she hoped the needs assessment in the next  
fiscal year study would get into that further. Typically, when city staff looked at  
public policy, it was not the usual practice for staff to think about health impacts,  
rather they looked at current regulations versus applicants’ requests.  
Mayor Thurston Opened the discussion to the public.  
Willie Mae Cooper, Lauderhill resident, and with West Ken Lark Homeowners’  
Association (HOA), expressed concern about allowing in businesses that did  
not enhance the health of the community.  
They already had numerous  
alcoholic beverage establishments, and there were tobacco-related businesses  
in that mix, and residents had no wish for their community to become a  
dumping ground of where such uses were allowed to locate, businesses that  
did not contributed to residents health and wellbeing. She said they did not  
need to add to existing problems in their area.  
Jerry, Lauderhill commercial property and business owner, stated statistics on  
Google showed vape business uses were cutting into the profits of  
tobacco-related uses; a large majority of people were now vaping, what, he  
said, was considered  
a
healthier alternative, being less cancerous as  
consuming tobacco products. He sought to open a vape shop, and vaping and  
using tobacco were two different practices. At present, there were no vaping  
shops in the Inverrary area of Lauderhill, and residents complained to him  
having to travel to other cities to make their vape purchases.  
Latoya London, Lauderhill resident, asked if there were specific programs that  
could be funded or expanded with additional revenue generated from relaxing  
the distance regulations for tobacco-related uses.  
That is, the City doing  
something to address the health concerns expressed by Commissioner Dunn.  
Commissioner S. Martin asked if the City Code distinguished between vaping,  
and tobacco-related uses.  
Ms. Howson answered no; the State of Florida made no such distinction, and  
both uses required a retail tobacco license, so the City could not prevent, for  
example, a vape store from selling other tobacco products. Every convenience  
store in the City held a tobacco license.  
Mayor Thurston received no further comments from the public.  
He remarked  
the subject item was difficult for him, as his father died of lung cancer, and he  
was concerned that his approval would increase access to tobacco products.  
Commissioner Grant wondered if it were possible to table the item to allow for a  
more in-depth discussion that would include health data, and it would allow her  
to fact check the data provided.  
It was a proven fact that consumption of  
tobacco adversely affected health, and Lauderhill sought to move towards being  
a healthier community. She mentioned her brother who suffered from mental  
illness for years smoked cigarettes to calm his nerves; though she was not an  
advocate for smoking, his doctor did agree it was something that calmed him.  
She was inclined to explore more options before making a final decision, as she  
was a strong advocate for improving all areas of health for the Lauderhill  
citizenry.  
City Attorney Rosenberg stated the Commission could table the item for the  
present to allow for more thought and dialog, and consider the matter at a later  
time.  
A motion was made by Commissioner D. Grant, seconded by Mayor K. Thurston,  
that this Ordinance be tabled to the City Commission Workshop, due back on  
4/15/2024. The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Commissioner D. Grant, Commissioner S. Martin, and Mayor K. Thurston  
Yes:  
No:  
2 - Commissioner M. Dunn, and Vice Mayor L. Martin  
0
Abstain:  
Vice Mayor L. Martin asked if the item was being tabled to another meeting to  
have  
a
similar discussion, or was the Commission requesting additional  
information; if the latter, from whom should that information come.  
Commissioner Grant said the additional information should come from city staff,  
as well as what the goal of the proposed amendment; it might be possible to  
modify the ask.  
City Manager Giles-Smith sought clarification that she direct staff to gather  
health-related data, or was the requesting business owner being asked to do  
this.  
Commissioner Grant thought the health data Commission Dunn provided was a  
starting point, and she wished to review the backup documents further, as well  
as have some guided conversations related to the business owners to  
determine if they were open to modifying the amendment.  
Commissioner S. Martin sought confirmation that the subject amendment arose  
from a special exception use application.  
Ms. Howson affirmed it was, as special exception uses were not currently  
allowed for tobacco uses.  
The use was permitted by right if the distance  
separation standards were met; the subject applicant did not meet the standard  
under the current code.  
Mr. Hobbs stated an applicant questioned the method by which the City  
calculated the existing distance separation of 1,000 feet; there was an  
inconsistency between how the distance was calculated for business uses for  
tobacco, and alcoholic beverage.  
Vice Mayor L. Martin said he 100 percent understood the health concerns, but  
the existing regulations did not stop tobacco stores coming into Lauderhill,  
though it may limit their location. He asked if it were possible to workshop the  
matter to prevent its being dragged out over multiple months, asking staff to  
provide data at that time on tobacco vs. vape usage, and whether the City had  
to ability at the local level to separate the two uses.  
Ms. Howson affirmed the matter could be workshopped, and staff would gather  
the data requested accordingly; staff would look into whether the City could  
separate vape from tobacco at the local level, though in her experience, most of  
Lauderhill’s tobacco store uses desired the ability to sell vape products, as well  
as hookah products, etc.  
Commissioner Dunn concurred with finding out more about the effects of using  
vape vs. tobacco products.  
The Commission should approach the proposed  
amendment with a very clear understanding of the health implications.  
City Attorney Rosenberg reminded the Commission that, having tabled the  
previous item, the discussion on the item was going too in depth, as per proper  
procedure.  
City Manager Giles-Smith informed the Commission the matter would be placed  
on the Monday, April 15, 2024, Commission workshop.  
2.  
ORDINANCE NO. 24O-03-112: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY  
COMMISSION  
AMENDING  
THE  
CITY  
OF  
LAUDERHILL  
LAND  
DEVELOPMENT  
REGULATIONS,  
ARTICLE  
V, FLOODPLAIN,  
RESOURCE, AND SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS,  
SECTION 5.1, FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS RULES  
AND REGULATIONS, SUBSECTION 5.1.2, APPLICABILITY, TO UPDATE  
THE DATE OF THE FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY AND FLOOD  
INSURANCE  
RATE  
MAPS;  
AMENDING  
SUBSECTION  
5.1.9,  
DEFINITIONS, GENERALLY, TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF “MARKET  
VALUE”;  
PROVIDING  
FOR  
APPLICABILITY;  
REPEALER;  
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED  
BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).  
Attachments: Ord-24O-03-112-Ordnance to Adopt FIS.pdf  
AR 24O-03-112  
FEMA Final Letter of Determination.pdf  
Map Number 12011C0345J  
Map Number 12011C0361J  
Map Number 12011C0363J  
This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of  
Consent Agenda for vote tally.)  
3.  
ORDINANCE NO. 24O-03-113: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF  
LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL CODE  
OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE II,  
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 3, RETIREMENT, PART 2,  
GENERAL  
EMPLOYEES  
PENSION  
BENEFITS  
FUND,  
TO  
SECTION  
CREATE  
COVERED  
PART 4,  
2-63,  
NEW  
AND  
RETIREMENT  
PARAGRAPH  
NON-COVERED  
DATES  
(2)  
AND  
TRANSFERS  
A
BETWEEN  
AMENDING  
EMPLOYMENT;  
SENIOR  
MANAGEMENT PENSION PLAN AND TRUST FUND, SECTION 2-88.8,  
TRANSFERS BETWEEN COVERED AND NON-COVERED  
EMPLOYMENT RELATING TO COORDINATION OF BENEFITS FOR  
CERTAIN PARTICIPANTS BASED ON DATE OF HIRE; AMENDING  
PART  
5,  
COORDINATION  
OF  
BENEFITS,  
SECTION  
2-88.30,  
COORDINATION OF BENEFITS AMONG ALL CITY OF LAUDERHILL  
PENSION PLANS TO CLARIFY THE EFFECTIVE DATE AND  
APPLICATION  
OF  
THESE  
PROVISIONS;  
PROVIDING  
FOR  
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN  
EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE  
GILES-SMITH).  
Attachments: ORD-24O-03-113-COB Ordinance FINAL Amended 3-14-24 (WSH).pdf  
AR 24O-03-113  
AIS LUG No Impact - COB Clarification (00255489xBC171)  
LM AIS Coordination of Benefits (00255487xBC171)  
This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of  
Consent Agenda for vote tally.)  
4.  
ORDINANCE NO. 24O-03-114: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN  
INTERDEPARTMENTAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF  
$40,000.00 AND A CAPITAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE AMOUNT  
OF $355,210.00 AND  
AMOUNT OF $889,540.00;  
ADJUSTMENTS TO VARIOUS  
A
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE  
REFLECTING  
REVENUE AND  
APPROPRIATE  
EXPENDITURE  
ACCOUNTS AS SPECIFICALLY INDICATED IN THE BREAKDOWN IN  
THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,284,750.00; PROVIDING VARIOUS  
BUDGET CODE NUMBERS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE  
(REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).  
Attachments:  
ORD-24O-03-114-Budget-Supplemental & Capital Appropriation  
2024.pdf  
AR 24O-03-114  
REPLACEMENT SUPPLEMENTAL.pdf  
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-04-59:  
A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY  
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE NINTH  
AMENDED ANNUAL CALENDAR OF CITY HOSTED SPECIAL EVENTS  
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE  
(REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).  
Attachments: RES-24R-04-59-Calendar-City Hosted Events 9th Amended 2024.pdf  
AR 24R-04-59  
Updated Commissioner Events (Ninth)  
This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of  
Consent Agenda for vote tally.)  
6.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24R-04-60:  
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AWARDING THE BID TO  
JET VAC TO PURCHASE SEWER VACUUM TRUCK IN  
A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY  
A
ACCORDANCE WITH RFP 2024-017; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN  
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $558,868.34 FROM BUDGET CODE  
NUMBER 401-917-06426; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE  
(REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).  
Attachments: RES-24R-04-60-BID-Jet Vac.pdf  
AR 24R-04-60  
Jet Vac Sewer Truck 20240327_EQUIPMENT ESTIMATE -NOT AN  
INVOICE  
Model-900-Brochure-Print  
Attachment_A_-_signed  
Attachment_C_-_Cost_Schedule  
Attachment_D_-_signed  
Attachment_F  
Attachment_G_-_Performance_Reference  
Attachment_H_-_signed  
City_of_Lauderhill_-_Personnel_&_Management  
Florida_-_JET-VAC_EQUIPMENT_COMPANY_LLC_-_FL_-_GS  
Orange_County_FL_-_Business_Tax_Receipt  
Q00068_-_City_of_Lauderhill_(900-ECO_12_Yard)_(Bid)_(R2)  
References  
Sewer_Equipment_Company_sole_source_letter  
Warranty_Policies_&_Procedures_-_SE  
2024_General_History_Letter  
Reference Check Form  
This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of  
Consent Agenda for vote tally.)  
7.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24R-04-61: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL  
SETTLEMENT BETWEEN MONICA SPAULDING AND THE CITY OF  
LAUDERHILL IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000.00 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).  
Attachments: RES-24R-04-61-SETT-AGT-Monica Spaulding.pdf  
AR 24R-04-61  
This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of  
Consent Agenda for vote tally.)  
8.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24R-04-62:  
COMMISSION OF THE CITY  
RESOLUTION 24R-03-52 TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION TO THE  
JOB DESCRIPTION OF ASSISTANT GRANTS MANAGER TO  
A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY  
OF LAUDERHILL AMENDING  
CORRECT THE PAY GRADE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE  
(REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).  
Attachments: RES-24R-04-62-Job Modification-Asst Grants Mgr Correction.pdf  
AR 24R-04-62  
Assistant Grants Manager 2024 - with revisions.pdf  
Assistant Grants Manager 2024 - clean copy.pdf  
This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of  
Consent Agenda for vote tally.)  
9. ITEM REMOVED - RESOLUTION NO. 24R-04-63  
10.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24R-03-51:  
A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY  
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE MINOR  
MODIFICATIONS TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE EXISTING  
SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR POSITION; PROVIDING FOR AN  
EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE  
GILES-SMITH)  
Attachments: RES-24R-04-51-JOB-modification-Special Projects Coordinator.pdf  
AR 24R-04-51  
Special Projects Coordinator 2024  
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)  
XII QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING  
XIII QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, SECOND READING  
XIV UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
XV OLD BUSINESS  
XVI NEW BUSINESS  
Commissioner D. Grant left the meeting at 9:38 p.m.  
XVII  
COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC OFFICIALS SHALL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY  
BEFORE ADJOURNMENT  
City Attorney Rosenberg informed the Commission the City closed on the  
Tobolski property at 1451 SW 31st Avenue; it was purchased from Darryl Allen;  
it was now City property.  
Mayor Thurston stated, for the record, Commissioner Grant left the dais; there  
were questions as to the appropriateness of this action, asking the City Attorney  
to weigh in.  
City Attorney Rosenberg asked if Commissioner Grant marked her absence  
from the dais, as this was not the first time this happened. She would speak  
with her accordingly. She asked the City Clerk to note for the record that  
Commissioner Grant left the Commission meeting at 9:38 p.m. without  
previously stating her plan to do so.  
Vice Mayor L. Martin provided the following update:  
• The Easter Egg Hunt at Sadkin Center on a previous Saturday was very  
successful; he was very impressed with the number of vendors at the event  
• Easter Egg Hunt at St. George/Broward Estates  
• West Ken Lark held a wonderful evening event for seniors  
• The 55+ walking program was still going strong at West Wind Park; he  
commended Recreation Leader Courtney Washington for a job well done, as  
many residents mentioned how pleased they were with her  
• The last Pink Up warrior who was a recipient of the funds raised came by City  
Hall to pick up her check  
• Unmute Yourself, the City’s domestic violence program, held a successful  
event at West Ken Lark Park; they had a very good turnout, where good  
information was distributed, and a lot of storytelling took place; the program  
would be held at various city venues, inviting members of the community to  
attend when they heard the event was coming to their area of the City  
• South Promo food giveaway was held in St. George/Broward Estates, at  
which the HOA was present; each family recipient was given bags of groceries  
• Broward League of Cities scholarships: the previous Saturday the City of  
Lauderhill hosted Broward League of Cities; five seniors were interviewed for  
scholarships, awarding funds raised from cities throughout the county; the  
interviews went very well, as they were very impressive young people.  
Commissioner Dunn provided the following update:  
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World Cup Cricket: vendor meetings were being held for local small  
businesses wishing to apply to become a vendor, and so take advantage of all  
the business opportunities created by the event’s presence; vendor meetings  
would take place on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.,  
Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and Thursday, April 25, 2024,  
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; a communications campaign would be put out by the  
City, highlighting all the opportunities available to Lauderhill business owners to  
leverage the thousands persons at the event; interested parties should stay  
tuned to the City’s website, and social media platforms for additional details  
• The next Dine in Lauderhill event would take place on Friday, April 12, 2024, at  
12:00 p.m., thanking Vice Mayor L. Martin for standing in for her as the host of  
the event, as she had to travel on business; they would discuss exploring doing  
business in Broward County; the event would be held at Peppa Seed Jamaican  
Restaurant, and for the May 2024 Dine in event they would discuss exploring  
doing business in Fort Lauderdale; interested persons could sign up to meet on  
the City’s website at lauderhill-fl.gov/lunchmeetup  
• Unmute Yourself would host another workshop on Thursday, April 11, 2024,  
6:00 p.m. at St. George Park; the workshop was for persons impacted by  
domestic violence, specifically focusing on finances.  
City Manager Giles-Smith announced the upcoming Jammin’ in the Park event  
on April 20, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. at Broward Central Regional Park; Midnight Star  
was part of the lineup with Howard Hewett and Adina Howard, and the Old Skool  
Gang; everyone was invited to bring their chairs, tents, and blankets, and enjoy  
this free event. Earlier in the present day, Commissioner Dunn and she held a  
meeting with Lauderhill school principals; it was a great meeting. The principals  
reminded parents it was time to enroll their children for the next school year,  
from pre-K up, and there was no cost to enroll; they stressed the importance of  
enrolling children at pre-K level, as data showed it was vitally important to the  
success of children.  
She stated it was testing time at Broward schools, so  
parents should make sure children went to bed at an early hour, so they were  
well rested and prepared, and parents should make an effort to get the children  
to school early, so they had the full day to learn as much as possible.  
Mayor Thurston mentioned earlier in the present day the City of Lauderhill  
hosted the Northwest Council of Elected Officials (NWCEO) at the Lauderhill  
Performing Arts Center (LPAC), thanking the facility staff, Amanda and her  
team, as well as City Clerk Anderson and her staff. They selected good food,  
and it was a well-organized meeting, at which Lauderhill looked good. He said  
Joe Scott, the Broward County Supervisor of Elections spoke well; he did not  
realize he was a graduate of West Point; he went on to serve in Iraq, where he  
led a troop on the ground, and received a bronze start for his service.  
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