North Lauderdale Recreation Foundation, 5:30 p.m., City Commission Meeting 6:00 p.m.

City of North Lauderdale Commission Meeting March 26, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes The City Commission of the City of North Lauderdale met in person on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. The meeting convened at 6:02 p.m. 1. MOMENT OF REFLECTION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Samson Borgelin led the moment of reflection and pledge of allegiance. 2. ROLL CALL – City Clerk Garcia-Beckford took roll. There was a quorum. Mayor Samson Borgelin Vice Mayor Dee Lewis-Ricketts Commissioner Mario Bustamante Commissioner Luke Lewis – excused absence Commission Dr. Regina Martin City Attorney Samuel S. Goren City Clerk Elizabeth Garcia-Beckford 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. February 27, 2024 – Commissioner Bustamante moved to approve as presented. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. b. March 06, 2024 - Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to approve as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Bustamante. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. 4. PRESENTATIONS a. Centenarian Recognition - Lydia C. Chavez de Montalvan by Commissioner Mario Bustamante – Commissioner Bustamante recognized resident Lydia C. Chevez de Montalvan and presented her with a Letter of Honor in observance of her 100 th birthday. Mayor Borgelin spoke a few words in honor of Ms. Chevez and shared some words of wisdom. b. Congratulations to Silver Lakes Middle School Girls Flag Football Team 2024 MSAA Flag Football County Champions – This will be rescheduled for the next regular City Commission meeting. c. North Lauderdale Fire Department Rescue Recognition - Fire Survivors – Chief David Sweet spoke on a residential fire event on December 8, 2023. He introduced the family that was affected. The Gonzalez family thanked the North Lauderdale Fire Rescue personnel for all that they did for their family and all that they do for the community. 5. PROCLAMATIONS – City Clerk Garcia-Beckford read the proclamations into the record. a. Child Abuse Prevention Month – April 2024 – Nicholas Hessing, Government Affairs Center of the Children’s Services Council of Broward County accepted the proclamation. b. National Library Week - April 7-13, 2024

c. Parliamentary Law Month - April 2024 – Edward Nelson of Broward/Palm Beach Parliamentarians Association accepted the proclamation. d. Ramadan – March 10 – April 9, 2024 – Alina Mehdi, City of North Lauderdale Network Administrator accepted the proclamation. Mayor Borgelin commented on Passover, Ramadan and Holy Week. 6. PUBLIC DISCUSSION Jeff Elfman – commented on issues at Teleperformance with noise, garbage and lighting. Bill Lester – commented on land purchases and development and code enforcement issues. Annie Ascencio – commented on saving swales in North Park, speeding and garbage trucks. Linda Victors – thanked the City for what they did on 8 th Court, commented on code enforcement. 7. QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEMS a. SUBJECT: SEU 24-09 Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to read. Seconded by Commissioner Bustamante. Attorney read: Special Exception Use request to permit a church, which is a Community Facility (CF) use, in a Community Business (B-2) Zoning District. LOCATION: 5460 North State Road 7 Unit # 205 APPLICANT: Wilma Canales, Iglesia De Jeuscristo Odres Nuevos Corp. Motion - To approve of the Special Exception Use Permit with the proposed conditions. City Attorney swore in all witnesses intending to testify on the item this evening. City Manager Sargis presented the item based on the back up memorandum. Public hearing was opened. There were no comments. Public hearing was closed. Abad Figueroa and Wilma Canales were present as the applicants. They stated that they agree with the 7 conditions. Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to approve the Special Exception Use permit with the proposed conditions. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Clerk tool roll. All YES. Motion passed. b. SUBJECT: Site Plan SPR 24-01 Orion Fuels Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to read. Seconded by Commissioner Dr. Martin. Attorney read: Final Site plan review to permit development of an Orion gas station, a 2,603 square foot convenience store and 5 dual dispensing pumps with canopy in a General Business, (B-2) Zoning District. APPLICANT: Orion Fuels, Inc. Motion - To approve the final site plan subject to the following 13 conditions. City Attorney swore in all witnesses intending to testify on the item this evening. City Manager Sargis presented the item based on the back up memorandum. Architect Daniel Alonzo was present on behalf of the applicant. Public hearing was opened. Annie Ascencio commented regarding having red light

cameras at 81 st Avenue and Kimberly Boulevard. City Manager Sargis explained the cameras are not used for law enforcement purposes. Bill Lester commented on the turns off of Kimberly Boulevard at 81 st Avenue. It was clarified that the median prevents left turns off of Kimberly Boulevard. Public hearing was closed. Discussion ensued on an additional conditional pertaining to the entrances. Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to approve as read including the additional condition #14 to close the northern most exit/entrance on 81 st Avenue. Seconded by Commissioner Bustamante. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. 8. CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Lewis connected by phone at approximately 7:45 p.m. and disconnected at approximately 8:20 p.m. Item # 8b was removed from the Consent Agenda. Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to read Consent Agenda minus Item #8b. Seconded by Commissioner Dr. Martin. Attorney read Consent Agenda minus Item #8b. a. RESOLUTION - Firewall Subscription License Renewals 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 CDW-G FOR FIREWALL SUBSCRIPTION LICENSE RENEWALS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $51,006.94 UNDER SEC 3-4 B. e. UTILIZATION OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES' CONTRACTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION NO. 24-03-1421 passed and approved unanimously. b. RESOLUTION - Contingency for Athletic Surfacing (Turf) for Highland Park – South Field Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to read. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Attorney read: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ISSUE A CHANGE ORDER TO THE FIELD TURF USA, INC. PURCHASE ORDER TO IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $6,379.25 TO COVER EXPENDITURES RELATED TO SITE REVIEWS, INSPECTIONS AND PERMITS NOT PREVIOUSLY INCLUDED; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Borgelin questioned why the original project approval did not include any contingency to pay these fees. Andrew Rozwadowski, Purchasing and Contracts Manager presented the item and explained the change order. Discussion ensued pertaining to project management. City Manager Sargis explained the permit fee process in the past. Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to approve. Seconded by Commissioner Dr. Martin. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. Commissioner Luke Lewis was not present by phone for this vote. RESOLUTION NO. 24-03-1422 passed and approved unanimously. c. RESOLUTION - ADA Sidewalks Analysis – DeepWalk ADA Solutions A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO DEEPWALK ADA SOLUTIONS, INC. TO PROVIDE A SCANNING SOFTWARE AND IMPLEMENTATION THAT

PROVIDES THE AUTOMATED INSPECTION AND ANALYSIS OF SIDEWALKS AND CURB RAMPS FOR ADA COMPLIANCE IN AN AMOUNT OF $63,000.00 UTILIZING PROCUREMNT EXEMPTION 3-4 B. c. SOLE SOURCE PURCHASES; PROVIDING FOR FUNDING; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION NO. 24-03-1423 passed and approved unanimously. d. RESOLUTION - State of Florida Department of Financial Services Grant Agreement Communications Equipment A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF $200,000 IN FUNDS AND COMMITTING TO ALL TERMS, CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS WITHIN; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS WITH REGARD TO THE BENEFITS TO BE DERIVED BY ACCEPTING SUCH GRANT FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION NO. 24-03-1424 passed and approved unanimously. Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to approve the Consent Agenda minus Item #8b. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Clerk took roll. All YES. Consent Agenda passed minus Item #8b. 9. OTHER BUSINESS a. RESOLUTION - North Lauderdale Comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to read. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Attorney read: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO PROCEED WITH THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO CHEN MOORE AND ASSOCIATES IN AN AMOUNT OF NOT-TO-EXCEED $454,600.00 FOR A CITYWIDE VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sam May, Public Works/Utilities Director presented the item based on the back up memorandum. Discussion ensued on flooding and drainage in the City. City Manager Sargis spoke about surtax funding, reserves and completing projects in a timely manner. He also stated a list of projects timelines will be posted for the residents. It was clarified there was a stormwater rate assessment previously performed in 2019. City Manager Sargis suggested Mayor Borgelin and Commissioners contact Broward County Commissioners McKinzie & Udine regarding the process for the ILA. He also advised on discussions with the City’s Federal Lobbyist regarding an easier ILA process for small cities/towns. Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to approve. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. RESOLUTION NO. 24-03-1425 passed and approved unanimously. b. RESOLUTION - Additional Services for Sluice Gate Valves to Prevent Backflow – Design and Construction Management Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to read. Seconded by Commissioner Bustamante. Attorney read:

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 CHANGE ORDER TO CHEN MOORE AND ASSOCIATES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $65,826.59, FOR THE ADDITIONAL DESIGN SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OF SLUICE GATE VALVES FOR BACKFLOW PREVENTION. PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. There was a request by staff to remove this item from the agenda. Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to table the item to April 30, 2024. Seconded by Commissioner Bustamante. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. c. RESOLUTION - Assignment of Financial Auditing Services Contract Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to read. Seconded by Commissioner Bustamante. Attorney read: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT OF FINANCIAL AUDITING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KEEFE MCCULLOUGH TO CITRIN COOPERMAN, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Manager Sargis presented the item based on the back up memorandum. City Attorney Goren clarified CEO (Chief Executive Office vs. COM (Chief Operations Manager). The City Manager is the Chief Operations Manager and the Mayor is the Chief Executive Officer. Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to approve. Seconded by Commissioner Dr. Martin. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. RESOLUTION NO. 24-03-1427 passed and approved unanimously. d. RESOLUTION - Comprehensive Pay and Classification Plan Amendment- Fiscal Year 2024 Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to read. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Attorney read: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MODIFICATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 COMPREHENSIVE PAY AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE NEW POSITION OF CITIZEN/CONSTITUENT ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ramona Woods, Human Resources Director presented the item based on the back up memorandum. Mayor Borgelin commented that the title is incorrect, it should read Community Relations Resource Officer. He would also like this to be restricted to only current City of North Lauderdale employees. This will be part of the Community Development Department and work directly with the Mayor’s Office and City Commission. Commissioner Bustamante moved to table to first Commission meeting in April. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passes. e. RESOLUTION - Modifications to Budgeted Position Commissioner Bustamante moved to read. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Attorney read: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MODIFICATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 BUDGET FOR THE AMENDED POSITION AS DOCUMENTED IN “EXHIBIT A” ATTACHED HERETO; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to table to first meeting in April. Seconded by Commissioner Dr. Martin. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. f. RESOLUTION - Broward League of Cities Board of Directors Appointments Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to read. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Attorney read: A RESOLUTION OF THE NORTH LAUDERDALE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING A DIRECTOR, AN ALTERNATE DIRECTOR AND A SECOND ALTERNATE TO THE BROWARD LEAGUE OF CITIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS EFFECTIVE MAY 4, 2024 THROUGH MAY OF 2025; PROVIDING THAT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION BE SENT TO MARY LOU TIGHE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE BROWARD LEAGUE OF CITIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Clerk Elizabeth Garcia-Beckford presented this item based on the back up memorandum. Commissioner Bustamante nominated Mayor Borgelin as Director. He accepted. Commissioner Bustamante nominated Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts as Alternate. She accepted. Commissioner Bustamante nominated Commissioner Dr. Martin as Second Alternate. She accepted. Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to ratify Mayor Borgelin as Director, Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts as the Alternate Director and Commissioner Dr. Martin as Second Alternate Director for Broward League of Cities Board of Directors. RESOLUTION NO. 24-03-1430 passed and approved unanimously. 10. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS a. State of the City Video – City Manager Sargis commented the video is being redone with City Commissioners and Connectica in April. b. Motion to Amend Administrative Policy for school donations of $2,000 to include Coconut Creek High School – Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to include Coconut Creek High School in the list of schools for donations from the City Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis-Ricketts. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. City Manager Sargis clarified that Charter Schools are also included. c. CDBG for Police Station Handicap Restroom – City Manager Sargis explained the application is being prepared to be sent to Broward County. d. RESOLUTION - Severance Agreement Community Development Director A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A SEVERANCE AGREEMENT AS OUTLINED ABOVE WITH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AS OUTLINED IN THE BODY OF THE RESOLUTION, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Manager Sargis presented the item. Discussion ensued regarding the options and at-will employees versus contractual employees. Mayor Borgelin requested documentation of what has been paid retroactively to the employee. City Manager Sargis will provide a W-2 to the Mayor and City Commission. Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to adopt the severance package with 100% for 5 months and then 50/50 insurance benefits for an additional three months, September, October, November, this will also include a comprehensive general waiver and release of all claims to be signed immediately. Seconded by Commissioner Dr. Martin. Clerk took roll. Commissioners Bustamante and Martin and Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts voted YES. Mayor Borgelin voted NO. Motion passed.

RESOLUTION NO. 24-03-1431 passed and adopted. City Manager Sargis reminded everyone of the Mayor’s Multi Cultural Night on March 29, 2024, and the Easter Egg Hunt on March 30, 2024 and Paint give away at Pompano Park on March 30, 2024. He also commented on an event at the Walmart Plaza on April 5, 2024 with Celsius and Inter Miami which he is approving and will be brought back to the City Commission for ratification. City Manager Sargis commented on the African American Mayor’s Association Annual Conference being held April 24 – 27, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. He has approved Mayor Borgelin’s attendance which will be brought back at a future City Commission meeting for ratification. He also commented on the Fire Department live multi-jurisdictional fire burn being held at the fire training center, March 26 – 28, 2024. City Manager Sargis introduced the banner images for Mayor and City Commission. All chose Image #3. City Manager Sargis reviewed the salary and benefits of elected officials in other Broward County municipalities and requested ideas from Mayor Borgelin and the Commission. Mayor Borgelin passed out a document with suggestions for elected official compensation and benefits. This item will come back to the Commission as an action item at a future City Commission meeting. Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to extend the meeting no later than 11:30 p.m. Seconded by Commissioner Dr. Martin. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. 11. COMMISSION COMMENTS a. Codifying the City of North Lauderdale Local Workforce Development Board - Mayor Samson Borgelin Motion - To authorize the City Manager, City Attorney, and Senior Policy Advisor to draft a resolution creating the City of North Lauderdale Workforce Development Board and Program. This item was removed from the agenda. b. Codifying the City of North Lauderdale Annual Mayor’s Mother’s Day Celebration, May 9, 2024 - Mayor Samson Borgelin Motion - City Commission approve and the City of North Lauderdale establish and host the "Annual Mayor's Mother's Day Celebration", as it aligns with our community values and traditions, and it contributes positively to the well-being and cohesion of our city. This item was removed from the agenda. c. Creation and Publication of City of North Lauderdale, Florida Registered Business Directory - Mayor Samson Borgelin This item was removed from the agenda. d. Reinforcement of the City of North Lauderdale Internal Promotion Policy - Mayor Samson Borgelin

This item was removed from the agenda. e. Design and Installation of Commissioner District Banners in the City of North Lauderdale, Florida - Mayor Samson Borgelin City Manager Sargis previously discussed this item under his comments. Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to approve Banner Image #3 for all elected officials. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis Ricketts. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. f. Personnel Action – Creation of Rental Unit Code Inspector, Community Development Department - Mayor Samson Borgelin This item was removed from the agenda. g. Creation of an Office of Employee Relations and Professional Development and Manager of Employee Relations Position - Mayor Samson Borgelin This item was removed from the agenda. h. Ceremonial Item Request for Lydia C. Chavez, 100th Birthday - Commission Mario Bustamante Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to approve. Seconded by Commissioner Dr. Martin. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. i. Ceremonial Item Request for Burnham Woods Resident, 100th Year Birthday - Vice Mayor Darrell (Dee) Lewis-Ricketts Mayor Borgelin passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Mayor Borgelin moved to approve. Seconded by Commissioner Dr. Martin. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. Vice Mayor Darrell (Dee) Lewis-Ricketts – Invited District “D” to come out and help seniors with cell phones on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 10 am – 12 pm. Commissioner Dr. Martin – Thanked first responders, Sam May, City staff, City Attorney, City Clerk for all the hard work they do. Commissioner Mario Bustamante - Commented God bless everyone. Mayor Samson Borgelin – Mentioned a computer give away for residents. He clarified these computers are not laptops. 12. CITY CLERK COMMENTS a. Broward League of Cities Annual 67th Annual Gala Dinner Discussion and possible motion to purchase tickets and sponsorship for the Broward League of Cities Annual 67th Gala event, May 4, 2023.

Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to approve to purchase 5 individual tickets and a Silver sponsorship for the Broward League of Cities Annual 67 th Gala event at a cost of $5,000. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis- Ricketts. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. b. National League of Cities (NLC) City Summit Motion - To approve travel by Commission to attend the National League of Cities City Summit November 13-16, 2024 at the Tampa Convention Center. Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to approve. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. c. U.S. Conference of Mayors 92nd Annual Meeting, June 20-23, 2024, Kansas City, Missouri Motion - To approve travel by Mayor Borgelin to attend the United States Conference of Mayors 92nd Annual Meeting, June 20-23, 2024, Kansas City, Missouri. Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to approve. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. d. National League of Cities (NLC) Congressional City Conference Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to approve. Seconded by Commissioner Dr. Martin. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to change the first City Commission meeting in April to April 16, 2024. Seconded by Commissioner Bustamante. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. 13. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS – City Attorney thanked everyone for their commitment. 14. ADJOURNMENT- There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 11:12 p.m. Submitted by City Clerk Elizabeth Garcia-Beckford, MMC Approved April 16, 2024 8