HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-28 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCity of Tamarac
Virtual City Commission Meeting - Minutes
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Gomez called the Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, Virtual City
Commission Meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Michelle J. Gomez, Vice Mayor Marlon Bolton, Commissioner Debra
Placko and Commissioner Julie Fishman were present. Commissioner Mike Gelin appeared at
9A2 a.m.
Also present were City Manager Michael C. Cemech, City Attorney Sam Goren and City Clerk
Jennifer Johnson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Fishman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. PROCEDURES FOR VIRTUAL MEETINGS
City Attorney, Sam Goren, provided details related to the authorization of virtual
meetings, as outlined in the Governor's Executive Order 20-62 and further extended by
Executive Order 20-246. Goren outlined the public's right to access, the need for
conducting a roll call vote for all items in the virtual environment.
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Gomez read the following proclamations for the record.
a. Proclamation — National First Responders
Requested by Van Schoen, Tamarac Fire Rescue
Mr. Schoen thanked the first responders for their assistance this year during a
personal tragedy. Van Schoen asked that everyone thank a First Responder this
week. He also thanked the Commission for their continued dedication and service.
b. Florida City Government Week — Teen Council Video
Mayor Gomez stated as part of Florida City Government Week this year, the
Commission was invited to join the City's Teen Council on a virtual meeting, where
we split into small group discussions about how local government works and
participated in a Q&A. Afterwards, the Teen Council created a video about the
experience for us to share at today's meeting. Before we play it, I'd just like to say
what an impressive group this is. They asked a lot of great questions, and it was truly
a pleasure talking to them.
Mayor Gomez thanked the Parks & Recreation staff, and Sammie Monroe, for all
they have been doing with the Teen Council. She also thanked the members of the
Teen Council for all their dedication.
Mayor Gomez recessed the meeting at 9:53 a.m. and reconvened at 9:55 a.m.
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c. Employee Service Awards
5 Years of Service
James Sheddy
Kingman Mais
Nico Vallorani
Joe Nogami
Tyus Seymour
Michael Valeri III
Joella Tillery
Anthony Escobedo
15 Years of Service
Paul Johnson
Nora Caries
Christine Bosco
City Manager Cemech, mentioned each of the employees and expressed his thanks
and appreciation for their continued dedication to the City.
3. CITY COMMISSION REPORTS
a. Vice Mayor Bolton
Vice Mayor Bolton wished those celebrating Halloween Happy Halloween, and while he
does not particularly celebrate the holiday, he has been requested to hand out candy
and will do so. Life continues after the election. He wished everyone the best of luck. I
have been going to several meetings, including the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. I
am pleased to represent the city on all the boards I am on. My name is Marlon Bolton,
and I am on Facebook at facebook.com/commissionermarlonbolton. My personal cell is
954-275-3850 and my office number is 954-597-3461.
b. Commissioner Fishman
Commissioner Fishman stated that the Teen Council meeting, with the young ladies I
was interviewed by, was a wonderful experience. I told them, if they are a sampling of
the young people we have in Tamarac, then our City is in good hands in the future. They
did a wonderful job, were engaged and asked questions. I look forward to a time when
we can get the council and the members of the Commission together for a really good
dialogue. Fishman reminded everyone that Early Voting is going on. I don't care who you
vote for, just get out and vote. We had a lot of first time voters. I met a lady, probably in
her 60's, and this was her first time voting and she was extremely excited about it. I wish
you all well.
C. Commissioner Placko
Commissioner Placko stated the two young women she met with from the Teen Council
were so engaged, and their questions were so pertinent to what is going on around us.
They wanted to know about the safety of our voting process, and they also wanted to
know about the COVID virus and children going back to school. They had some
thoughts on that, and these two young women have put in a lot of thought of what is
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going on around them. If these are our future leaders, we are going to be in very good
hands. I liked the format of the one-on-one, being that we couldn't be in person, but the
small group was good. I hope we continue with that format. There are a lot of community
issues going on of which I am investigating. I will be reaching out as I like the one-on-
one. I like that people can call me, or stop by, and we can address these issues
together. The conversation that is going on, regardless of who or where I am, is the virus
and the holidays are coming. Now is the time for us to take a step back, and do what
works for them. I don't want to be doom and gloom, but we do need to be vigilant.
Please wear your mask. I was at the bank the other day, and they have a contest going
on, who wore the best mask. They are trying to make it fun, rather than, oh, my
goodness I have to wear this mask. I have gotten used to it, so please wear your mask.
d. Mayor Gomez
Mayor Gomez echoed the sentiments of my colleagues with getting out to vote. The
Teen Council, as I said earlier, fabulous. I look forward to meeting with them in person,
in the future, but the one-on-one was wonderful. It is interesting to hear their takeaways
on the conversation, and I look forward to having them again. Thank you again to the
first responders, and to our essential workers, you are wonderful. Thank you to our
employees, and their continued years of service here. Gomez stated she had the
pleasure of chairing the County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. We have had a
few meetings, in the past few weeks, and we have transmitted our proposal to the
County for review. They will review, and determine if they will consider instituting any of
our recommendations. Gomez stated she attended some other meetings, interviews
about the good work we have been doing, the good services and infrastructure. We had
a massive amount of rain, and our Public Services Department members who
immediately started pumping out the water. You are on top of it. I will also echo
Commissioner Placko about wearing face coverings. It has been fun to see everyone's
different style, just remain safe, and keep it enjoyable. Everything will be different this
holiday season, but start a new tradition and we'll go back to our other traditions next
year.
4. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney, Sam Goren, reviewed the status of virtual quorums and there being no
expectation of extending the option for a virtual quorum after Nov. 1, 2020. Therefore,
the City staff is arranging to move back to in -person meetings, while continuing to offer
the public a right to access by phone, email and through Facebook. Commissioner
Placko asked what safety precautions the City will be taking when allowing people into
Chamber for in -person meetings. City Manager Cernech stated staff was working on
details, and taking the necessary precautions to comply with the law.
5. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Last Wednesday, Broward County approved the Inter Local Agreement that allocated up
to $3.09 million dollars of the CARES Act funds for the City of Tamarac. These funds will
be dedicated to reimbursing us for some of the expenses we incurred due to COVID-19,
such as PPE's, sanitation, telework, and public safety. Even more importantly, these
funds will help provide assistance to support Tamarac homeowners, renters, job seekers
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and small businesses. The funds were allocated for specific categories, and we
submitted an amendment for the County's consideration, requesting to reallocate some
of the funds toward additional business assistance and expenditures made to enable
remote operations, so we can continue to safely serve our community.
The Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development has just
launched a new small business grant program, utilizing funds from the CARES Act, for
which eligible Tamarac small businesses and non -profits who've suffered adverse
impacts from COVID-19 may apply. In the next 2 months, the County will administer $25
million in grants to Broward County small businesses and an additional $10 million in
grants for non -profits. For more information, our Tamarac small businesses can visit the
Broward County website at broward.org/EconDev, or follow the City of Tamarac on
social media, or contact our Tamarac economic development office.
Throughout 2020, in support of our Tamarac Chamber of Commerce, we have partnered
together to help support our local businesses. Over the summer, the City hired the
Chamber for $5,647 to implement our "Tamarac Together: Support Local Business"
campaign, to visit with and survey our businesses, place signage around town, and
providing a "Tamarac Together" window decal and totebag full of information on
business resources available to them. The Chamber has been instrumental in helping
us carry out our `buy local' campaign which in our survey results, is what our small
business owners have asked us to do for them, in an effort to help them recover from the
economic impacts of COVID.
And we plan to continue on that front in partnership with our Chamber. We have
requested Broward County approval to allow us to use CARES Act funding to continue
our "Tamarac Together: Support Local Business" campaign. So should that request be
approved, we will hire the Chamber for another $8,000 to help us continue our outreach
and 'buy local' promotional efforts for our small businesses into the holiday
season. We're proud to have helped not only support our small businesses during this
time, but to also help provide some additional support for our Chamber of Commerce, as
well as Chambers across the country have been struggling.
The Community Development Department Housing Division wants you to know that
assistance and funds are still available for residents who continue to experience
hardship due to COVID-19. The programs are:
1. The Emergency Repair Grant program. This program offers emergency repair
assistance to homeowners experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19. Funds can
be used for emergency repairs to the roof or any other component that an inspector
deems necessary. Projects are reviewed and awarded on a case -by -case basis. This
program is funded by the CRF funds from Florida Housing Finance Corporation.
2. The second program is the Connectivity and Technology for Employment
Support program, through a partnership with T-Mobile. This program offers a mobile
device and two years of connectivity technology to residents impacted by COVID-
19. This will help support employment searches and provides stable job communication.
This program will be funded with Treasury funds through Broward County.
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In addition to these new programs, a 4th round of the Residential Assistance Program is
now underway for qualified Tamarac residents struggling to pay rent, re -housing,
mortgage, HOA past due fees or utility bills due to COVID-19. This program is funded
with Treasury funds through Broward County and will be administered by Civitas, LLC,.
Applications are being accepted now and will remain open until December 10, 2020.
Some good news from Parks and Recreation. We are happy to report that the City was
awarded a $32,500 grant for our ONE Tamarac event. This grant will be used to
enhance the event with additional entertainment. Keep and eye out for further details,
along with the event date after the first of the year.
Parks and Recreation continues to be busy hosting and planning events.
Past Events
DRIVE THRU HALLOWEEN HAUNT
The Tamarac Parks and Recreation Department reports approximately 1,600 cars with
4,500 people attended the Drive Thru Halloween Haunt in the Park. This very successful
event created some unexpected traffic challenges! We are very happy for the success
of the event and apologize to anyone who may have been inconvenienced by the traffic.
Attendees were very complimentary of the event.
Upcoming Events
TAMARAC SENIOR PROGRAM- ONLINE CLASSES
Since we opened up our Senior Program Membership renewals, 197 members have
renewed or started new memberships. With our virtual classes the City has expanded
it's reach and is now known world-wide! We have had individuals from New York,
Canada and Los Angeles register for the Senior Program; and we have also had
inquiries from London.
DRIVE IN MOVIE IN THE PARK
Tamarac Parks and Recreation cordially invites everyone to join us for the next drive-in
movie in the Park. Come out to the Sports Complex at 9901 NW 77th St., Friday, October
30th, to watch "Haunted Mansion". A free bag of snacks will be provided for each car.
Attendees must stay in their vehicle.
Space is limited! Registration is needed to enter the event.
Register at https://tamarac-drive-in-movie.eventbrite.com
TRICK OR TREAT STORY WALK EVENT
Please join us Saturday October 31 from 11:00 am — 12:30 pm at Waters Edge Park to
enjoy the City's Story Walk Event. The event will feature an interactive reading of the
book Evelyn DelRey is Moving Away while walking along the pathway at the park.
Following the reading, participants will receive a free book and a bag of candy. All
participants must wear a face covering and remain socially distanced!
FEEDING SOUTH FLORIDA DRIVE-THRU FOOD DISTRIBUTION
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Tamarac Parks and Recreation drive-thru food distribution continues. We have the
following 2 distribution events:
- Community Christian Church, Monday, November 2nd from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Christian Life Center, Wednesday, November 11th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
VETERANS DAY
Please join us for our first ever evening Veterans Day event! Come out to Veterans park
on Wednesday November 11 from 5:30 pm — &30 pm to participate in a candle lighting
honoring our Veterans and view the illuminated Veterans Honor Wall. Participants must
wear a facial covering and remain socially distanced.
TAMARAC SENIOR PROGRAM- ONLINE CLASSES
Our Tamarac Senior Program continues to be popular. Since we opened up our Senior
Program Membership renewals, 197 members have renewed or started new
memberships. With our virtual classes, the City has expanded its reach and is now
known worldwide! We have had individuals from New York, Canada and Los Angeles
register for the Senior Program; and we have had inquiries from London.
WATER SHUT OFF UPDATE
The City suspended the shut off for nonpayment as well as penalty charges on Utility
bills in March of this year. That suspension of shut offs continues today and will continue
until we determine the appropriate time for resumption.
Water shut offs are suspended but the bills are still due, we have instituted several
measures to encourage delinquent customers to pay; this includes referring customers
experiencing hardship to Community Development and Social Services programs, we
also offered payment extensions to some customers who have made request for
additional time to pay.
We continue to monitor the impact of COVID19 on our receivables and delinquent
balances and we will provide any update regarding the resumption of shut off for
nonpayment with enough time for customers to make good on outstanding bills.
Cernech then introduced Lerenzo Calhoun, Human Resources Director, who updated
the City Commission on the conversations, related to "Heal the Divide". Calhoun
provided a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Mayor Gomez opened for public comment, and City Clerk Johnson read the following into
the record.
1. Joe Gellerstein, via Facebook, (referring to the videos) Sound is Horrible.
2. Natasha NB Britton, via Facebook, Greetingsl Can we consider having Commission
Meetings on YouTube?
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of the Sept. 23, 2020 — Virtual City Commission Meeting Minutes
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b. Approval of the Oct. 14, 2020 — Virtual City Commission Meeting Minutes
c. TR13502 — Emergency Medical Services Transport Fees
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, to approve and re-
establish as standalone the schedule of Emergency Medical Services Transport Fees from
other fees generated by Tamarac Fire Department; authorizing the appropriate City officials
to execute the re-establishment of the fee schedule for Emergency Services Transport Fees
effective upon execution of this Resolution; providing for conflicts; providing for severability;
and providing for an effective date.
d. TR13513 — FY2021 Annual Wastewater Pump Purchase
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, designating Hydra
Service, Inc. as a sole source provider for pumps and appurtenances utilized at sixty-four
(64) city wastewater pump stations, and to authorize expenditures for the purchase of
pumps and appurtenances from Hydra Service, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $95,000
for fiscal year 2021; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an
effective date.
Commission District(s): Citywide
d. TR13521 —CUES Retrofit to Wastewater Video Van
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, designating Cues, Inc.,
as a sole source provider for upgrades to the wastewater video van camera system;
authorizing expenditures for said purpose from Cues, Inc., for an amount not to exceed
$74,656.00; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date.
Commission District(s): Citywide
e. TR13526 —Award of Contract to Meals on Wheels for Senior Feeding Program with
County CARES Funds
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the
appropriate City officials to execute an agreement with Meals on Wheels South Florida to
provide administration of the Seniors Feeding Program with CARES Act Funds received
through Broward County, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", in accordance with the City's Code
of Ordinances, Section 6-148(B) Sole and Single Source Procurement Standards, for an
amount not to exceed $154,000; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and
providing for an effective date.
Commissioner District(s): Citywide
f. TR13527 —Award of Contract to T-Mobile for Unemployment Connectivity
Program with County Cares Funds
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the
appropriate City officials to execute an agreement with T-Mobile for the Connectivity for
Employment Support Program, funded with CARES Act dollars received through Broward
County, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", in accordance with the City's Code of Ordinances,
Section 6-148(b) Sole and Single Source Procurement Standards, for an amount not to
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exceed $75,000; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an
effective date.
City Manager Cernech stated there were no additions or deletions this afternoon
Mayor Gomez requested a motion and second
Commissioner Placko motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Fishman
seconded.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote, and motion to approve the Consent Agenda
carried 4-0. Commissioner Gelin was away.
Members of the Commission congratulated Ms. Cajuste on her appointment, and Ms.
Cajuste said she was grateful for the opportunity and she looks forward to serving the City
for years to come.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
a. TR13509 — Jeff Ellis Agreement Amendment #5
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the
appropriate City officials to execute Agreement Amendment $35 between the City of
Tamarac and Jeff Ellis Management, LLC, exercising the option to renew the agreement to
provide Swimming Pool Management Service for the Caporella Aquatic Center and Water's
Edge Park, at a cost of $349,983.90 annually, plus shared revenues, for a two-year period
effective January 1, 2021 — December 31, 2022; approving funding from the appropriate
accounts; providing for conflicts; providing for an effective date.
City Attorney Goren read the title for the record.
Mayor Gomez requested a motion and second.
Vice Mayor Bolton motioned to approve. Commissioner Placko seconded.
Greg Warner, Parks & Recreation Director, provided a presentation, which is on file in the
City Clerk's Office.
Clerk Johnson confirmed there were no public comments for this item.
No discussion by the Commission.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion to approve carried 4-0.
Commissioner Gelin was away.
b. TR13515 —Award of Bid NO. 20-12B for Citywide Tree Trimming Services
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding Bid No. 20-
12B to and approving an agreement with Superior Landscaping and Lawn Services, Inc.
("Superior") for Citywide Tree Trimming Services; based on established contract fixed unit
prices; authorizing annual expenditures not to exceed $399,634.00 including annual price
escalation/de-escalation per Bid No 20-126; authorizing proper City officials to execute
contract renewals; authorizing an amendment pursuant to F.S. 166.241(2); providing for
conflicts; providing for severability, and providing for an effective date.
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City Attorney Goren read the title for the record.
Mayor Gomez requested a motion and second.
Commissioner Placko motioned to approve. Vice Mayor Bolton seconded.
Jack Strain, Public Services Director, provided a presentation, which is on file in the City
Clerk's Office.
Clerk Johnson confirmed there were no public comments for this item.
No discussion by the Commission.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion to approve carried 4-0.
Commissioner Gelin was away.
c. TR13523 —Authorizing to Award Task Authorization Number 21-03D to Stantec
Consulting Services for design and related services for Art on the University
Bridge Overpass in an amount not to exceed $75,030.00
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving Task
Authorization No. 21-03D and authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute Task
Authorization No. 21-03D with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to provide professional
design, permitting and construction phase related services, attached hereto as Exhibit
"A", for the University Drive Overpass Public Art Project in accordance with the City's
Consulting Engineering agreement as authorized by Resolution No.R-2016-80, for an
amount not to exceed $75,030.00; providing for conflicts; providing for severability, and
providing for an effective date.
City Attorney Goren read the title for the record.
Mayor Gomez requested a motion and second.
Commissioner Placko motioned to approve. Vice Mayor Bolton seconded.
Maxine Calloway, Community Development Director, provided a presentation, which is
on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Clerk Johnson confirmed there were no public comments for this item.
Discussion by the Commission ensued with respect to the Public Art Board's continued
efforts, despite the roadblocks with FDOT, and staff has never given up.
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Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion to approve carried unanimously
5-0.
d. TR13516 — Administrative Services Agreement with Cigna (ASO)
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the
appropriate City officials to renew and execute an agreement with Cigna, providing for
administrative services for claims and Flexible Spending plans and the Employee
Assistance program, the Telehealth Connection program and the MotivateMe Value
program, and to make certain modifications to the health insurance program for
employees and retirees; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing
for an effective date.
City Attorney Goren read the title for the record.
Mayor Gomez requested a motion and second.
Commissioner Fishman motioned to approve. Commissioner Placko seconded.
Lerenzo Calhoun, Human Resources Director, introduced Josh Applet, Benefits
Manager, who provided one presentation inclusive of Items 9.d. — 9.g., and is on file in
the City Clerk's Office.
Clerk Johnson confirmed there were no public comments for this item.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion to approve carried unanimously
5-0.
e. TR13517 —Stop Loss Insurance
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the
appropriate City officials to execute an agreement with Cigna, providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
City Attorney Goren read the title for the record.
Mayor Gomez requested a motion and second.
Commissioner Placko motioned to approve. Vice Mayor Bolton seconded.
Clerk Johnson confirmed there were no public comments for this item.
No discussion by the Commission.
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Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion to approve carried 4-0.
Commissioner Gelin was away.
f. TR13518 — Dental Insurance Renewal
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the
appropriate City officials to renew and execute an agreement with Cigna, providing for a
Dental Insurance program, and to make certain modification to the program for
employees and retirees; providing for the continuation of the existing cost allocation of
the Dental Insurance premium between the City and employees; providing for conflicts'
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
City Attorney Goren read the title for the record.
Mayor Gomez requested a motion and second.
Vice Mayor Bolton motioned to approve. Commissioner Placko seconded.
Clerk Johnson confirmed there were no public comments for this item.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion to approve carried 4-0.
Commissioner Gelin was away.
g. TR13519 —Vision Insurance Program Implementation
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the
appropriate City officials to execute an agreement with Cigna, providing for a voluntary
Vision Insurance program; and to make certain modification to the program for
employees and retirees; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing
for an effective date.
City Attorney Goren read the title for the record.
Mayor Gomez requested a motion and second.
Commissioner Placko motioned to approve. Commissioner Fishman seconded.
Clerk Johnson confirmed there were no public comments for this item.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion to approve carried 4-0.
Commissioner Gelin was away.
9. ORDINANCE(S) FIRST READING
a. T02436 — Police Pension Plan amendment to Chapter 16 — Compliance with the
Secure Act
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An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending
Chapter 16, "Police Pension and Retirement, Article VIII, Pension Plan (Police
Officers), Division 1, Section 16-653, compliance with the Internal Revenue Code, to
provide for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and
providing for an effective date.
Mayor Gomez requested a motion and second.
Commissioner Fishman motioned to approve. Vice Mayor Bolton seconded.
Director of Human Resources, Lerenzo Calhoun, provided background information for
Items 9.a. — 9.d. as the amendments are the same for each of the pension boards. The
amendment seeks to comply with the Internal Revenue Code, for individuals who reach
the age of 70'/2, before December 20, 2019, to increase their ability to save money.
Minimum required distributions at the age of 72.
Clerk Johnson confirmed there were no public comments for this item.
No discussion by the Commission.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion to approve carried 4-0.
Commissioner Gelin was away.
b. T02441 — General Pension Plan Amendment to Chapter 16 — Compliance with the
Secure Act
An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending Chapter
16, Pensions and Retirement, Article III, Pension Plan (General Employees), Division 4,
Section 16-234, Internal Revenue Code Compliance, to provide for compliance with the
Secure Act; providing for codification, providing for conflicts; providing for severability;
and providing for an effective date.
Mayor Gomez requested a motion and second.
Commissioner Placko motioned to approve. Vice Mayor Bolton seconded.
Clerk Johnson confirmed there were no public comments for this item.
No discussion by the Commission.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion to approve carried 4-0.
Commissioner Gelin was away.
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c. T02442 — Fire Pension Plan amendment to Chapter 16 — Compliance with the
Secure Act
An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending Chapter
16, Pensions and Retirement, Article VI, Firefighter Pension Plan, Division 4, Section 16-
506, Internal Revenue Code Compliance, to provide for compliance with the Secure Act;
providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing
for an effective date.
Mayor Gomez requested a motion and second.
Commissioner Fishman motioned to approve. Commissioner Placko seconded.
Clerk Johnson confirmed there were no public comments for this item.
No discussion by the Commission.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion to approve carried 4-0.
Commissioner Gelin was away.
d. T02443 — Non -Rep Pension Plan amendment to Chapter 16 — Compliance with the
Secure Act
An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending Chapter
16, Pension and Retirement, Article IX, Elected or Appointed Officers and Non -
Represented Employees Retirement Plan; amending Section 16.908, compliance with
the Internal Revenue Code; excess Benefit Arrangement; providing for a savings clause;
providing for severability; providing for codification; providing for an effective date.
Mayor Gomez requested a motion and second.
Commissioner Placko motioned to approve. Vice Mayor Bolton seconded.
Clerk Johnson confirmed there were no public comments for this item.
No discussion by the Commission.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion to approve carried 4-0.
Commissioner Gelin was away.
e. T02444 — Amending Ordinance 2019-17, FY2020 Operating and Capital Budget
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An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending
Ordinance 2019-17, which adopted the City of Tamarac Operating Budget, Revenues
and Expenditures, the Capital Budget, and the Financial Policies for the Fiscal Year
2020, by increasing the Total Revenues and Expenditures by a total of $661,145 as
detailed in Attachment "A", attached hereto and summarized in Attached "B"' providing
for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for an effective date.
Mayor Gomez requested a motion and second.
Commissioner Fishman motioned to approve. Vice Mayor Bolton seconded.
Financial Services Director, Christine Cajuste, provided background information and
introduced Budget Manager, Jeff Streder. Streder provided a presentation, which is on
file in the City Clerk's Office.
Clerk Johnson confirmed there were no public comments for this item.
No discussion by the Commission.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion to approve carried unanimously
5-0.
10. PUBLIC HEARING(S) - None
11. ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING
a. T02438 — Amendment to the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances to include
"City Holidays"
An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending
Chapter 2, "Administration", Article 1 "In General", of the City of Tamarac Code of
Ordinances by creating Section 2-3, "City Holidays", providing for severability;
providing for codification and providing for an effective date.
Mayor Gomez requested a motion and second.
Commissioner Gelin motioned to approve. Commissioner Fishman seconded.
Clerk Johnson confirmed there were no public comments for this item.
No discussion by the Commission.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion to approve carried unanimously
5-0.
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b. T02439 — Amendment to the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances to include
"Tamarac Employee Living Wage"
An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, pertaining to
Living Wages; creating provisions for Living Wage for City Employees; amending
Chapter 6 of the City's Code of Ordinances, entitled "Finance and Taxation",
specifically amending Article 1, entitled "In General " by creating Section 6-1, to be
entitled "Tamarac Employee Living Wage"; providing for codification; providing for
conflicts; providing for severability; providing for an effective date.
Mayor Gomez requested a motion and second.
Commissioner Gelin motioned to approve. Commissioner Placko seconded.
Clerk Johnson confirmed there were no public comments for this item.
No discussion by the Commission.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion to approve carried unanimously
5-0.
c. T02440 — Amendment to City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances to include "Ban
the Box"
An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, pertaining to
criminal history screening practices for applicants seeking employment with the City
of Tamarac and its contractors, effectively "Banning the Box"; creating Section 2-245
of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances entitled "Conviction History Prohibition in
City employment and by City contractors"; providing for codification; providing for
severability; providing for an effective date.
Mayor Gomez requested a motion and second.
Commissioner Gelin motioned to approve. Commissioner Placko seconded.
Clerk Johnson confirmed there were no public comments for this item.
No discussion by the Commission.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion to approve carried unanimously
5-0.
12. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGISI— NONE
13. OTHER - NONE
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Mayor Gomez adjourned the meeting at 11.44 a.m.
Minutes transcribed and submitted by City Clerk Jennifer Johnson.
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