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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-12-29 - City Commission Special Workshop Meeting MinutesCity of Tamarac Virtual Special City Commission Meeting - Minutes Tuesday Dec. 29, 2020 Call to Order: Mayor Michelle J. Gomez called the Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, City Commission Meeting, being held virtually, to order at 9:00 a.m. Roll Call: Commissioner Marlon Bolton, Commissioner Debra Placko, and Mayor Michelle J. Gomez were present virtually. Commissioner Mike Gelin arrived virtually at 9:02 a.m. and Vice Mayor Elvin Villalobos arrived at 9:03 a.m. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Gomez led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. Opening Statement Mayor Gomez stated the Special City Commission is to interview potential firms to provide Interim City Attorney Services. City Attorney Sam Goren explained the process for the closed meeting, and that the interviews would remain on the record, be recorded and available for release in accordance with the Florida Statutes. He further clarified the purpose of the closed meeting is to conduct interviews, and there would be no other conversations while in the closed meeting. 2. Oral Presentations of Interim City Attorney Candidates/Firms Mayor Gomez stated the City Clerk Jennifer Johnson, a member of the IT Department, City Manager Michael C. Cernech, City Attorney Sam Goren, and Purchasing and Contracts Manager Keith Glatz would attend the closed session for technical assistance as necessary. Mayor Gomez recessed the public meeting at 9:05 a.m. Mayor Gomez convened the closed meeting at 9:08 a.m. and proceeded with interviews of the following firms. All members of the Commission were present throughout the interviews, as each firm was interviewed. Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. Representing Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. are Al Malefatto and Janice Ruskin. Ottinot Law, P.A. Representing Ottinot Law are Hans Ottinot and Jasmine Barnes ii. Torcivia, Donlon & Goodeau, P.A. Representing Torcivia, Donlon & Goodeau, P.A. are Glen Torcivia, Christy Goodeau, Pamala Ryan, Matthew Ransdell and James Bracko. At the conclusion of the interviews, Mayor Gomez ended the closed meeting, and recessed at 12:23 p.m. Mayor Gomez reconvened the public meeting at 12:40 p.m. All members of the Commission were present for the evaluation and remainder of the public meeting. 3. Evaluation of the Interim City Attorney Firms Discussion by the Commission ensued related to the pros and cons of the three firms being considered to provide Interim City Attorney Services. Mayor Gomez asked the members of the Commission to rank order their selections for Interim City Attorney firms. Commissioner Bolton: Torcivia, Ottinot (tied for first) and LLW (3) Commissioner Gelin: Ottinot (1), LLW (2) and Torcivia (3) Commissioner Placko: Torcivia (1), Ottinot (2) and LLW (3) Vice Mayor Vilialobos: Ottinot (1), Torcivia (2) and LLW (3) Mayor Gomez: Torcivia, Ottinot (tied for first) and LLW (3) 4. Possible motion to select a firm for Interim City Attorney Services Vice Mayor Villalobos motioned to hire Ottinot Law for Interim City Attorney Services. Commissioner Bolton seconded. Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote, and the motion to hire Ottinot Law for Interim City Attorney Services carried unanimously (5-0). 5. Review of attorney's report issued by John Herin, Esq. and possible motion regarding the self -storage project at Rock Island Road and Commercial Boulevard John Herin, Esq., provided information related to his research of the settlement agreement between Prestige Homes of Tamarac, Inc., and the City of Tamarac, and possible next courses of action for the City. Discussion by the Commission related to the report provided Mr. Herin, the issue, and potential options moving forward. Mayor Gomez recessed the meeting for technical issues at 3:02 p.m. and reconvened at 3:03 p.m. Discussion by the Commission continued, with Michael Burke of Johnson, Anselmo, Murdoch, Burke, Piper & Hochman, P.A., adding information related to possible consequences if the City does not move forward with signing the closing documents. Following discussion, no action was taken by the City Commission. City Attorney Goren stated, absent a motion, the City would move forward fulfilling the transaction as defined in the terms of the he settlement agreement. Minutes transcribed and submitted by City Clerk Jennifer Johnson. � ^ J en er Jo son OC 3 ;� 1g6 Cr - O Michelle J. Gomez, Ma r Note to the reader. The above signature is the City Clerk, of the City of Tamarac, Florida. 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From: Marlon Bolton To: Jennifer Johnson Cc: Michael Cernech Subject: Record Date: Tuesday, December 29, 2020 1:54:15 PM Attachments: imaaeO.Dno imaael.Dno image2.Dno imaaelona imaae4.Dna imaae5.Dna imaae6.Dna imaae7.Dno ima®e8.Dna image9.Dna Madam Clerk: Please make the attached screenshots a part of the record for item #5 as exhibits to my line of questioning. Thanks 1:41 elt= Commissioner Marlon Bolton ..w 22h - 0 *Should the City of • the building of Commercialstorage facility on the Corner of Rock Island Rd anli • Do you think the City of Tamarac should allow the building of a storage facility or similar use on the corner of Rock Island Road and Commercial Blvd? Provide your answer directly on Nextdoor by clicking on the link below. If you do not have nextdoor, copy and past the question and your answer and email marion.bolton@tamarac.org https;//nextdoor.com/post/172047535? nit_source=copy_link_share Photo included here is not the actual facility to be built. 0i5 Like Q comment ,:► Share o AM 1:41 .III Commissioner Marlon Bolton 000 22h - 0 Like Comment 4�► Share 4DISO Elijah Manley and 10 others 2 Shares Joey Lanouette 21h Like Rep�y Pat Parkins Joey Lanouette that corner needs to be prettied up. 21 h Lf k e R ep i Marcy 1. Thompson Plat Parkins Pocket par] 19h Like Repl (7write a reply.. leHerbert Daley e I haven't changed my mind since I addressed the Commission when this was first introduced. Its too big and too tall. As I explained there are over 20 apartments in the community behind them that would never see sunshine again. A small or pocket park would show to visitors the beauty of laf"araU. I ndfIKS IQr Elle lignt. 21h Like Reply 3 Write a comment... (CIF Loi I^ -I I& Commissioner Marion Bolton 22h - 16 Pat Parkins Absolutely NOT. NOT. NOT 21 h Like Reply -10 Robin Corito Harper Nope. Belongs in an industrial area, not a residential community. 21 [1 Like Reply -to Jeffrey Smoley I recommend NO. There is a larger facility just a few blocks west of this on Commercial and it has empty units and is one of the least expensive in the area. I know this because I rent a unit there. N Ell 1:41 Due to the power lines on the west side of the property, the limit to the possible size 0 the facility limits the potential pro ita i ity o this location. Tamarac doesn't need another failed business in the community. A small dog park would be nice, the only dog park in Tamarac is on the far west side. Due to the number of robberies/the ts t at have been the reported at the various drug stores in the area (CVS & Walgreens, gun shots and other issues, what about a BSO substation? Perhaps with a... See Mot 21 h Like Reply IChffrg%%I CM^ItM%# Mite a coniment... Commissioner Marion Bolton 22h,-O M all '—IF'* C) Jeffrey Smoley Very interesting. I tried to vote on the 000 - - - I - .--. - ---- ."I- - -- -- - -- - - -- --- - - Nextdoor site and it shows 14 negative votes, but when I try to vote I get a message "Voting disallowed." Now I really trust elections 21h Like Reply Jozsepagafta Retail, small strip, 21 �-i Like Reply Of e rey IYFIK777`��� Joseph Lagatta So, you want short people taking their clothes off? Joseph Lagatta Jeffrey Smoley that works won't block the sun. 21 h Like Reply 10 Write a reply... Erik Dieti-Friedli Let's address all the vacancies and shuttered structures. LOJ Write a comment... CA) 1:41 Commissioner Marlon Bolton 22h - 0 a I I � 0-7ft =12, 21h Like Reply 2 Tara Yudenf riend No a 20h Like Reply Ashdale Melvin Thorna NO 11. 20h Like Re, Y Carl Henri Montas Nope a small park will be beautiful 20h Like Reply 2 Betty Amarbsa Gambino No put a park ,9h Like Reply 1 Lisa Myrick No because the traffic is already bad enough and too many accidents happen between Commercial and Bailey Rd 19h Lilo Repl Marcy 1. Thompson A lot of residents may not even be on Q' write a comment... � E LI CS ... 1:41 *II =1 0 44 Commissioner Marlon Bolton 0*0 22h • Q) Marcy is Thompson A lot of residents may not even be on NextDoor and might feel it's a bother to sign up, R' Tommy • We had the same decision in our city, 1st, can you prohibit it? Pros, they bring in good uzzano x money because if the size and do not promote • • oftraffic. Cons, what benefit does • • to your residents (your ••sses). Sounds! prime location, I would think you can put something more appealing, good luck, keep us posted. IN Robinson E. Joseph Mayor Ruzzano, what's the timetable for Southgate Park to be completed? I ask because I barely see construction being done & meanwhile the kids in the neighborhood have nowhere to play. 15h Like Reply ° Write a reply.., �_. � _. Christine LaValley !!!!!!!!!• 18h Like � . Write a comment... JIF C�p 1*.41 all =. 4& Commissioner Marion Bolton 22h - 0 Dennis Vaillancourt Hells No!! 18h Like Reply Dennis Vaillancourt Yes, We need to Address the plaza's with few businesses n the China Doll Run Down plaza probably just a few..that i know of before we build other things ... n why do we need another storage Facility? Toni Powers I voted on Nextdoor. . . HELL NO! 17 h Like -R, F" P I t-A Lauren Linville They are great money makers for tax purposes, though I think Creek has too many. Just a thought, maybe an easier pill to swollen if you could Include in your resiliency plans ... you could you offer incentives with the developer to Write a comment... DIF 1:42 all Commissioner Marlon Bolton ,, 22h • 0 Lauren Linville They are great money makers for tax purposes, though I think Greek has too many. Just a thought, maybe an easier pill to swollen if you could Include in your resiliency plans ... you could yUU Ullef ifluelltiveb vvitlj the uevulupel LU make it more green? I'm assuming it has air conditioning units? Idly if it would help in the way of impact fees, but I think Tamarac is 7%? Maybe lowering the percentage to offset costs high efficiency units? 17h Like Reply Keith Best Sure more business the better 17h Like Reply Alice' r Feld Is that the former golf range/chait debacle property? MMMEE330= Jo Buchanan Yes 16h Like Repl)j Jose Briceno N000000, pleasei 16h Like Reply See Translation Lg Write a comment... : 1*42 see Commissioner Marion Bolton 22h - 0 Doc Bdff'"�Are we not doing enough to wipe out the beautiful Woodlands CC—.? How much worse can we make the traffic to and from the Commercial Blvd exit ? breathtaking area of Tamarac, bar none. Can we just leave it alone for a while and let people enjoy it instead of having people move to better areas in the Tri county area just to duplicate the "exact dream"they purchased after working hard for 1/2 their lives.. ((Just a thought)) Where's the next stop? Parkland, SW Davie, Cooper Cit... 6h Like Reply Debbie Toro No! 4h Like Reir)kw, ftHeather LeBlans Write a comment... CA, 1:42 Commissioner Marlon Bolton of,$ 22h Heather LeBlanc 11,4110"0 No. I would prefer a small shopping plaza, to promote multiple small businesses in the area, instead of 1 mega storage facility, that is nothing nice to see. 4h Like Reply Macey Beverly A shopping • would be •' MIIIIIIIIIMIr ,.l Patte Grad Great comment. I'm with you lffllllllllll�� M Paula S. Scott No. I commute on Commercial (during regular times). That intersection is so congested regularly. Adding more there would make it worse. Thank you for asking residents what we want. I appreciate that. 3 h Like Reply Lionel Hilaire I think a repair facility would be more effective 5 0 rr,, Like Reply Beverly Brooks-Ruddock An apartment building maybe LOj Write a cornment... Yours In Service, Vice Mayor Marlon D.Bolton District 1 Commissioner Office: (954) 597-3463 http://www.tamarac.org/inarlonbolton Find me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/CommissionerMarlonBolton Need to schedule a meeting with your representative? Email my assistant, El lane Benjamin at: Eliane.Benjamin@tamarac.org Need to attend a commission meeting? The City Commission holds a workshop meeting on the Monday prior to each regular commission meeting at 9:30 am in City Hall, Conference Room 105, where agenda items are discussed at length. Residents are welcome but shall not participate. Regular commission meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 9:00 am and 7:00 pm, respectively, in the City Hall Commission Chambers. Residents are welcome and can participate. Special topic workshops are scheduled as needed.