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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
5 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Gomez called the Wednesday, July 14, 2021, Regular City
Commission meeting, being held at City Hall, to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Commissioner Marlon Bolton, Commissioner Mike Gelin, Commissioner Debra
Placko, Vice Mayor Villalobos and Mayor Gomez were in attendance.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Gomez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None.
2. CITY MANAGER REPORT
a. Recognizing Community Christian Church, Christian Life Center, and the Korean
Methodist Church for their commitment to the community during the COVID-19
pandemic
Greg Warner, Director of Parks and Recreation, recognized each of the organizations for their
continued support, and coordination with food distribution events throughout the past 13
months. Warner stated the organizations helped distribute meals to more than 21,000 families in
need.
The Mayor and Commission commended the organizations for their work, and thanked the
members of BSO, Parks and Recreation and Public Services for their dedication.
b. Investment Report —April 2021
c. Investment Report — May 2021
d. City Manager, Michael C. Cernech, stated the Florida League of Cities reached out and
was looking for the City to nominate a member of the Commission to be a voting delegate at
the annual conference in August.
The consensus of the Commission was to have Commissioner Bolton as this year's (2021)
voting delegate.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Mayor Gomez opened for public comments.
a. Carol Mendelson, of 8021 NW 72"d Street, Tamarac, provided remarks regarding the
Commission's behavior, and asked that certain items be removed from the annual
budget. Mendelson also mentioned the Commission has ignored homeowner's pleas for
help with coyotes.
b. Mel Yoder, of 9539 Weldon Circle, Tamarac, provided comments related to the
Commissions behavior, and doing a better job of representing the good and welfare of
the City.
c. Rudy Delgado, of 8307 NW 57t' Court, Tamarac, provided a statement, which is
attached.
d. Darcy Schiller, of 7879 Granville Drive, Tamarac, requested Commissioner Bolton be
censured. Schiller also asked that speeding on 108' Terrace, flooding in the west -end of
town be looked into. Schiller stated her opinion on keeping the budget flat, and limiting
the funds for One Tamarac, Caribbean Heritage Month, Juneteenth and Black History
Month.
e. Mike Farago, of 5105 Yellow Pine, Tamarac, expressed his concern regarding potential
development at the Woodlands and the desire to keep the golf course.
Mayor Gomez closed public comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
f. Approval of the June 9, 2021, City Commission Workshop Minutes
g. Approval of the June 9, 2021, City Commission Meeting Minutes
h. Approval of the June 23, 2021, City Commission Meeting Minutes
i. TR13574 —Approve Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement with SFM for
Landscaping Services
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida authorizing increased
expenditures for Grounds Maintenance Services with SFM Services, Inc. due to increased
quantity of landscaped areas to be maintained and increased serve levels to certain areas,
nunc pro tunc, at a cost not to exceed $109,364.23 and approve an annual cost adjustment
based on the Miami Urban CPI for the period June 2020 to June 2021, not to exceed 4%
and said CPI cost adjustment shall be effective on October 1, 2021; authorizing annual
expenditures not to exceed $831,632.47, including annual price escalation/de-escalation per
bid no 19-29b; authorizing proper city officials to execute contract renewals; providing for
conflicts; providing proper city officials to execute contract renewals; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
j. TR13633 —Appointing the 5t' Member of the Firefighters Pension Board
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, confirming the
appointment of Pete Prior as the 5m Member Trustee of the Firefighters Pension Board to
serve a four -year -term ending May 19, 2025; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
k. TR13634 — TCC Roof Replacement
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving a piggy -back
agreement with PSI Roofing, a Florida corporation utilizing OMNIA Contract Number
180901-FL-021, and authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute said piggy -back
agreement with PSI Roofing, to replace the metal roof at the Tamarac Community Center, at
a cost not to exceed $281,123.31, a contingency in the amount of 10% or $28,112.33 will be
added to the project account for a total project budget of $309,235.64; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
I. TR13635 —City Hall Roof Design T.A. #21-05D
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving Task
Authorization No. 21-05D and authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute Task
Authorization No. 21-05D with Walters Zackria Associates, PLLC, to provide professional
services to prepare the design of The City Hall Roof Replacement Project in accordance
with the City's Consulting Engineering Agreement as authorizing by Resolution No. R-2016-
80, at a cost not to exceed $68,100.00, a contingency in the amount of 10% or $6,810.00
will be added to the project account for a total project budget of $74,910.00, pursuant to F.S.
166.241(2); providing for conflicts, providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date.
m. TR13643 — Prospect Road Highway Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the Highway
Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement (MMOA) between the City of Tamarac and the
State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the Prospect Road Right -of -Way
from east of NW 31ItAvenue to west of 28th Avenue; authorizing the appropriate City
officials to execute said Highway Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement, pending legal
review between FDOT and the City of Tamarac, for the Prospect Road Right -of -Way from
east of NW 31ItAvenue to west of 28thAvenue; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
n. TR13644 — NW 70th Street Pipe Bursting Project
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding a contract to
Murphy Pipeline Contractors, Inc. utilizing pricing from an Agreement obtained through a
formal competitive process by the Purchasing Cooperative of America per Contract Number
OD-307-20, for the replacement of 3,600 linear feet of water pipe together along with 10
existing fire hydrants along NW 70" Street between the intersection of Pine Island Road on
NW 70th Street to NW 80th Avenue; authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute a
Purchase Order Agreement with Murphy Pipeline Contractors, Inc. for a project cost of
$684,283.64, a contingency of 10% or $68,428.36 will be added to the project account for a
total project budget of $752,712.00; project will be funded by CIAC Fees; authorizing a
Budget amendment in an amount not to exceed the total project cost of $752,712.00
pursuant to F.S. 166.241(20; authorizing the appropriate City officials to administer the
contract, providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
o. TR13646 — D3 Appointment to the Sister Cities Committee
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, appointing Mary Jo
Rivera to the Sister Cities Committee to serve a term concurrent with the appointing
Commission member, or until such time new appointments are made; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
p. TR13648 — Opioid Litigation Settlement
A Resolution of the City Commissioner of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the City
of Tamarac, Florida, to join with the State of Florida and other local governmental units as a
participant in the Florida Memorandum of Understanding and Formal Agreements
implementing a Unified Plan Settlement Agreement; directing the City Clerk to provide a
copy of this Resolution to the Florida League of Cities and the Florida Attorney General;
authorizing the execution of all documents necessary to effectuate the intent of this
Resolution; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date.
i. TR13650 —Metro Express Cumulative Expenditure
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving various Task
Authorizations with Metro Express Inc.; authorizing a cumulative expenditure for said
purpose in an amount not to exceed $71,492.50; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
j. TR13651 —Amending the List of Charitable Entities
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Flodda, amending Resolution
R-2021-054, by specifically adding to the List of Charitable Entities with whom the City of
Tamarac recognizes a formally approved relations; providing for an amended Exhibit "A",
attached hereto and incorporated herein, as may be amended from time to time, for the
expressed purpose of compliance with Section 1-19(C)(5)(A)(4) of the Broward County
Code of Ordinances; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an
effective date.
Mayor Gomez asked the City Manager if there were any additions or deletions
City Manager Cemech stated there was none.
Commissioner Bolton motioned to approve. Commissioner Placko seconded.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote, and the motion carried unanimously 5-0
4. REGULAR AGENDA
a. Presentation — Solid Waste Working Group (SWWG)
SWWG Chair, Cooper City Mayor, Greg Ross, and SWWG Vice Chair, Broward County
Commissioner, Beam Furr, provided a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's
Office.
At the conclusion of the presentation, Mr. Ross stated the SWWG will come back in about
30 days with a recommendation of a dependent or independent district.
Mayor Gomez stated this item would need to come back for further discussion at a future
meeting.
b. TR13622 — FY2022 Proposed Millage Rate and Public Hearing on the FY2022
Budget
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the
proposed millage rate of 7.2899 mils for the general operating purposes; approving
September 13, 2021, at 5.05 p.m. at the Tamarac Commission Chambers, 7525 NW
88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida, as the date, time and place for the first public hearing to
set the tentative millage rate and budget for Fiscal Year 2022; approving September 28,
2021, at 5:05 p.m. at the Tamarac Commission Chambers, 7525 NW 88th Avenue,
Tamarac, Florida as the date, time, and place for the second public hearing to adopt the
millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2022; authorizing the City manager to send the
proposed millage rate of 7,2899 and the date, time and place for both he first and
second public hearing to the Broward County Property Appraiser for fiscal year 2022;
providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
City Attorney, Herin, read the title for the record.
Commissioner Placko motioned to approve. Vice Mayor Villalobos seconded.
Christine Cajuste, Director of Financial Services, provided a presentation, which is on file in
the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public. There being none, Mayor Gomez
closed public comments.
Discussion by the Commission ensued.
Following discussion, Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion carried 3-2.
Commissioner Placko, Vice Mayor Villalobos and Mayor Gomez were in favor. Commissioner
Bolton and Commissioner Gelin dissented.
c. TR13623 — FY2022 Preliminary Fire Assessment Resolution
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, relating to the provision
of the Fire Rescue Services, facilities and programs in the City of Tamarac, Florida,
establishing the estimated assessment rate for Fire Rescue Assessments for the fiscal year
beginning October 1, 2021; directing the preparation of an assessment roll, authorizing a
public hearing and directing the provision of notice thereof; providing for conflicts; providing
for severability; and providing an effective date.
City Attorney, Herin, read the title for the record.
Commissioner Placko motioned to approve. Vice Mayor Villalobos seconded.
Christine Cajuste, Director of Financial Services, provided a presentation, which is on file in
the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public. There being none, Mayor Gomez
closed public comments.
Discussion by the Commission ensued.
Following discussion, Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion carried
unanimously (5-0).
d. TR13624 — FY2022 Preliminary Stormwater Utility Management Fee Resolution
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, relating to the provision
of Stormwater Management provided by the City's Stormwater Utility, determining that
certain real property will be specially benefited thereby; establishing and confirming the
method of calculating the cost of Stormwater Management Service against the real property
that will be specially benefitted thereby, directing the City Manager to prepare or direct the
preparation of a Preliminary Stormwater Utility Management Fee Roll based upon the
methodology set forth herein, establishing a public hearing for the proposed Stormwater
Utility Management Fees and directing the provision of notice in connection therewith;
providing for conflict, providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
City Attorney, Herin, read the title for the record
Commissioner Bolton motioned to approve. Commissioner Placko seconded.
Christine Cajuste, Director of Financial Services, provided a presentation, which is on file in
the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public.
1. Darcy Schiller, of Granville, Tamarac, stated she would like to see the event money
moved to this fund instead to address the storms and flooding issues throughout the
city.
There being no other comments from the public, Mayor Gomez closed public comments.
Discussion by the Commission ensued.
Following discussion, Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion carried
unanimously (5-0).
Mayor Gomez recessed the meeting at 7:13 p.m., and reconvened at 7:35 p.m.
e. TR13625 — FY2022 Preliminary Solid Waste Assessment Resolution
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, relating to the provision
of residential Solid Waste Collection Services and facilities and programs in the City of
Tamarac, Florida; providing for purpose and definitions; providing for legislative
determination; establishing beginning October 1, 2021-,directing the preparation of a
Residential Solid Waste Collection Services special assessment roll; authorizing a public
hearing and directing the provision of notice thereof; and providing an effective date.
City Attorney, Hedn, read the title for the record.
Commissioner Placko motioned to approve. Vice Mayor Villalobos seconded.
Christine Cajuste, Director of Financial Services, provided a presentation, which is on file in
the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public. There being none, Mayor Gomez
closed public comments.
Discussion by the Commission ensued.
Following discussion, Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion carried
unanimously (5-0).
f. TR13626 — FY2022 Preliminary Nuisance Abatement Assessment Resolution
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, relating to the provision
of Nuisance Abatement on certain real properties by the City in accordance with Chapter 9,
Article II, Division V of the City's Code of Ordinances; determining that certain real property
has been specially benefitted by the City's Abatement of Nuisances thereon; directing the
City Manager to prepare or direct the preparation of a preliminary Nuisance Abatement
Assessment Roll; establishing a Public Hearing for the proposed levy of unpaid nuisance
Abatement Assessments on the annual tax bill and directing the provision of notice in
connection therewith; providing for conflict; providing for severability; and providing for an
effective date.
City Attomey, Herin, read the title for the record.
Commissioner Bolton motioned to approve. Vice Mayor Villalobos seconded.
Christine Cajuste, Director of Financial Services, provided a presentation, which is on file in
the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public. There being none, Mayor Gomez
closed public comments.
Discussion by the Commission ensued.
Following discussion, Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion carried
unanimously (5-0).
5. ORDINANCE(S) FIRST READING
a. TO2475 —Amendment to Zoning Code to Ban Distribution, Sale or Use of Plastic
Straws and Stirrers
An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, creating Article XVII. —
entitled "Prohibition on Distribution, Sale or Use of Plastic Straws and Stirrers", of Chapter
12 — Licenses and Business regulation, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tamarac;
providing limitations on the distribution, use, and sale of plastic straws and stirrers within the
City; providing for conflicts; providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
City Attorney, Herin, read the title for the record.
Commissioner Placko motioned to approve. Commissioner Bolton seconded.
Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public. There being none, Mayor Gomez
closed public comments.
Discussion by the Commission ensued.
Following discussion, Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion to approve failed
3-2. Commissioner Placko, Vice Mayor Villalobos and Mayor Gomez voted no, and
Commissioner Bolton and Commissioner Gelin voted yes.
b. TO2476 — Ordinance Extending the Woodlands Overlay District Termination Date
to Sunset and Terminate, Nunc Pro Tunc, Four (4) Years After the Effective Date of the
Land Development Code
An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, extending the
Woodlands Overlay District termination date, nunc pro tunc, to July 12, 2022, by amending
Chapter 10 of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances, entitled "Land Development Code"
by amending Article 2, entitled "Zoning Districts" by specifically amending Section 10-2.7(C),
entitled "Woodlands Overlay District", to sunset and terminate the Woodland Overlay District
four years after the effective date of the City of Tamarac Land Development Code, in
conformity with the City of Tamarac Comprehensive Plan; providing for codification;
providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
City Attorney, Herin, read the title for the record.
Vice Mayor Villalobos motioned to approve. Commissioner Bolton seconded.
Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public. There being none, Mayor Gomez
closed public comments.
There was no discussion by the Commission.
City Commission Minutes
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
5 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Gomez called the Wednesday, July 14, 2021, Regular City
Commission meeting, being held at City Hall, to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Commissioner Marlon Bolton, Commissioner Mike Gelin, Commissioner Debra
Placko, Vice Mayor Villalobos and Mayor Gomez were in attendance.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Gomez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None.
2. CITY MANAGER REPORT
a. Recognizing Community Christian Church, Christian Life Center, and the Korean
Methodist Church for their commitment to the community during the COVID-19
pandemic
Greg Warner, Director of Parks and Recreation, recognized each of the organizations for their
continued support, and coordination with food distribution events throughout the past 13
months. Warner stated the organizations helped distribute meals to more than 21,000 families in
need.
The Mayor and Commission commended the organizations for their work, and thanked the
members of BSO, Parks and Recreation and Public Services for their dedication.
b. Investment Report —April 2021
c. Investment Report — May 2021
d. City Manager, Michael C. Cernech, stated the Florida League of Cities reached out and
was looking for the City to nominate a member of the Commission to be a voting delegate at
the annual conference in August.
The consensus of the Commission was to have Commissioner Bolton as this year's (2021)
voting delegate.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Mayor Gomez opened for public comments.
a. Carol Mendelson, of 8021 NW 72"d Street, Tamarac, provided remarks regarding the
Commission's behavior, and asked that certain items be removed from the annual
budget. Mendelson also mentioned the Commission has ignored homeowner's pleas for
help with coyotes.
b. Mel Yoder, of 9539 Weldon Circle, Tamarac, provided comments related to the
Commissions behavior, and doing a better job of representing the good and welfare of
the City.
c. Rudy Delgado, of 8307 NW 57t' Court, Tamarac, provided a statement, which is
attached.
d. Darcy Schiller, of 7879 Granville Drive, Tamarac, requested Commissioner Bolton be
censured. Schiller also asked that speeding on 108' Terrace, flooding in the west -end of
town be looked into. Schiller stated her opinion on keeping the budget flat, and limiting
the funds for One Tamarac, Caribbean Heritage Month, Juneteenth and Black History
Month.
e. Mike Farago, of 5105 Yellow Pine, Tamarac, expressed his concern regarding potential
development at the Woodlands and the desire to keep the golf course.
Mayor Gomez closed public comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
f. Approval of the June 9, 2021, City Commission Workshop Minutes
g. Approval of the June 9, 2021, City Commission Meeting Minutes
h. Approval of the June 23, 2021, City Commission Meeting Minutes
i. TR13574 —Approve Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement with SFM for
Landscaping Services
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida authorizing increased
expenditures for Grounds Maintenance Services with SFM Services, Inc. due to increased
quantity of landscaped areas to be maintained and increased serve levels to certain areas,
nunc pro tunc, at a cost not to exceed $109,364.23 and approve an annual cost adjustment
based on the Miami Urban CPI for the period June 2020 to June 2021, not to exceed 4%
and said CPI cost adjustment shall be effective on October 1, 2021; authorizing annual
expenditures not to exceed $831,632.47, including annual price escalation/de-escalation per
bid no 19-29b; authorizing proper city officials to execute contract renewals; providing for
conflicts; providing proper city officials to execute contract renewals; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
j. TR13633 —Appointing the 5t' Member of the Firefighters Pension Board
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, confirming the
appointment of Pete Prior as the 5m Member Trustee of the Firefighters Pension Board to
serve a four -year -term ending May 19, 2025; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
k. TR13634 — TCC Roof Replacement
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving a piggy -back
agreement with PSI Roofing, a Florida corporation utilizing OMNIA Contract Number
180901-FL-021, and authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute said piggy -back
agreement with PSI Roofing, to replace the metal roof at the Tamarac Community Center, at
a cost not to exceed $281,123.31, a contingency in the amount of 10% or $28,112.33 will be
added to the project account for a total project budget of $309,235.64; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
I. TR13635 —City Hall Roof Design T.A. #21-05D
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving Task
Authorization No. 21-05D and authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute Task
Authorization No. 21-05D with Walters Zackria Associates, PLLC, to provide professional
services to prepare the design of The City Hall Roof Replacement Project in accordance
with the City's Consulting Engineering Agreement as authorizing by Resolution No. R-2016-
80, at a cost not to exceed $68,100.00, a contingency in the amount of 10% or $6,810.00
will be added to the project account for a total project budget of $74,910.00, pursuant to F.S.
166.241(2); providing for conflicts, providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date.
m. TR13643 — Prospect Road Highway Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the Highway
Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement (MMOA) between the City of Tamarac and the
State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the Prospect Road Right -of -Way
from east of NW 31ItAvenue to west of 28th Avenue; authorizing the appropriate City
officials to execute said Highway Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement, pending legal
review between FDOT and the City of Tamarac, for the Prospect Road Right -of -Way from
east of NW 31ItAvenue to west of 28thAvenue; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
n. TR13644 — NW 70th Street Pipe Bursting Project
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding a contract to
Murphy Pipeline Contractors, Inc. utilizing pricing from an Agreement obtained through a
formal competitive process by the Purchasing Cooperative of America per Contract Number
OD-307-20, for the replacement of 3,600 linear feet of water pipe together along with 10
existing fire hydrants along NW 70" Street between the intersection of Pine Island Road on
NW 70th Street to NW 80th Avenue; authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute a
Purchase Order Agreement with Murphy Pipeline Contractors, Inc. for a project cost of
$684,283.64, a contingency of 10% or $68,428.36 will be added to the project account for a
total project budget of $752,712.00; project will be funded by CIAC Fees; authorizing a
Budget amendment in an amount not to exceed the total project cost of $752,712.00
pursuant to F.S. 166.241(20; authorizing the appropriate City officials to administer the
contract, providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
o. TR13646 — D3 Appointment to the Sister Cities Committee
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, appointing Mary Jo
Rivera to the Sister Cities Committee to serve a term concurrent with the appointing
Commission member, or until such time new appointments are made; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
p. TR13648 — Opioid Litigation Settlement
A Resolution of the City Commissioner of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the City
of Tamarac, Florida, to join with the State of Florida and other local governmental units as a
participant in the Florida Memorandum of Understanding and Formal Agreements
implementing a Unified Plan Settlement Agreement; directing the City Clerk to provide a
copy of this Resolution to the Florida League of Cities and the Florida Attorney General;
authorizing the execution of all documents necessary to effectuate the intent of this
Resolution; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date.
i. TR13650 —Metro Express Cumulative Expenditure
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving various Task
Authorizations with Metro Express Inc.; authorizing a cumulative expenditure for said
purpose in an amount not to exceed $71,492.50; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
j. TR13651 —Amending the List of Charitable Entities
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Flodda, amending Resolution
R-2021-054, by specifically adding to the List of Charitable Entities with whom the City of
Tamarac recognizes a formally approved relations; providing for an amended Exhibit "A",
attached hereto and incorporated herein, as may be amended from time to time, for the
expressed purpose of compliance with Section 1-19(C)(5)(A)(4) of the Broward County
Code of Ordinances; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an
effective date.
Mayor Gomez asked the City Manager if there were any additions or deletions
City Manager Cemech stated there was none.
Commissioner Bolton motioned to approve. Commissioner Placko seconded.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote, and the motion carried unanimously 5-0
4. REGULAR AGENDA
a. Presentation — Solid Waste Working Group (SWWG)
SWWG Chair, Cooper City Mayor, Greg Ross, and SWWG Vice Chair, Broward County
Commissioner, Beam Furr, provided a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's
Office.
At the conclusion of the presentation, Mr. Ross stated the SWWG will come back in about
30 days with a recommendation of a dependent or independent district.
Mayor Gomez stated this item would need to come back for further discussion at a future
meeting.
b. TR13622 — FY2022 Proposed Millage Rate and Public Hearing on the FY2022
Budget
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the
proposed millage rate of 7.2899 mils for the general operating purposes; approving
September 13, 2021, at 5.05 p.m. at the Tamarac Commission Chambers, 7525 NW
88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida, as the date, time and place for the first public hearing to
set the tentative millage rate and budget for Fiscal Year 2022; approving September 28,
2021, at 5:05 p.m. at the Tamarac Commission Chambers, 7525 NW 88th Avenue,
Tamarac, Florida as the date, time, and place for the second public hearing to adopt the
millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2022; authorizing the City manager to send the
proposed millage rate of 7,2899 and the date, time and place for both he first and
second public hearing to the Broward County Property Appraiser for fiscal year 2022;
providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
City Attorney, Herin, read the title for the record.
Commissioner Placko motioned to approve. Vice Mayor Villalobos seconded.
Christine Cajuste, Director of Financial Services, provided a presentation, which is on file in
the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public. There being none, Mayor Gomez
closed public comments.
Discussion by the Commission ensued.
Following discussion, Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion carried 3-2.
Commissioner Placko, Vice Mayor Villalobos and Mayor Gomez were in favor. Commissioner
Bolton and Commissioner Gelin dissented.
c. TR13623 — FY2022 Preliminary Fire Assessment Resolution
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, relating to the provision
of the Fire Rescue Services, facilities and programs in the City of Tamarac, Florida,
establishing the estimated assessment rate for Fire Rescue Assessments for the fiscal year
beginning October 1, 2021; directing the preparation of an assessment roll, authorizing a
public hearing and directing the provision of notice thereof; providing for conflicts; providing
for severability; and providing an effective date.
City Attorney, Herin, read the title for the record.
Commissioner Placko motioned to approve. Vice Mayor Villalobos seconded.
Christine Cajuste, Director of Financial Services, provided a presentation, which is on file in
the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public. There being none, Mayor Gomez
closed public comments.
Discussion by the Commission ensued.
Following discussion, Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion carried
unanimously (5-0).
d. TR13624 — FY2022 Preliminary Stormwater Utility Management Fee Resolution
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, relating to the provision
of Stormwater Management provided by the City's Stormwater Utility, determining that
certain real property will be specially benefited thereby; establishing and confirming the
method of calculating the cost of Stormwater Management Service against the real property
that will be specially benefitted thereby, directing the City Manager to prepare or direct the
preparation of a Preliminary Stormwater Utility Management Fee Roll based upon the
methodology set forth herein, establishing a public hearing for the proposed Stormwater
Utility Management Fees and directing the provision of notice in connection therewith;
providing for conflict, providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
City Attorney, Herin, read the title for the record
Commissioner Bolton motioned to approve. Commissioner Placko seconded.
Christine Cajuste, Director of Financial Services, provided a presentation, which is on file in
the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public.
1. Darcy Schiller, of Granville, Tamarac, stated she would like to see the event money
moved to this fund instead to address the storms and flooding issues throughout the
city.
There being no other comments from the public, Mayor Gomez closed public comments.
Discussion by the Commission ensued.
Following discussion, Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion carried
unanimously (5-0).
Mayor Gomez recessed the meeting at 7:13 p.m., and reconvened at 7:35 p.m.
e. TR13625 — FY2022 Preliminary Solid Waste Assessment Resolution
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, relating to the provision
of residential Solid Waste Collection Services and facilities and programs in the City of
Tamarac, Florida; providing for purpose and definitions; providing for legislative
determination; establishing beginning October 1, 2021-,directing the preparation of a
Residential Solid Waste Collection Services special assessment roll; authorizing a public
hearing and directing the provision of notice thereof; and providing an effective date.
City Attorney, Hedn, read the title for the record.
Commissioner Placko motioned to approve. Vice Mayor Villalobos seconded.
Christine Cajuste, Director of Financial Services, provided a presentation, which is on file in
the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public. There being none, Mayor Gomez
closed public comments.
Discussion by the Commission ensued.
Following discussion, Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion carried
unanimously (5-0).
f. TR13626 — FY2022 Preliminary Nuisance Abatement Assessment Resolution
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, relating to the provision
of Nuisance Abatement on certain real properties by the City in accordance with Chapter 9,
Article II, Division V of the City's Code of Ordinances; determining that certain real property
has been specially benefitted by the City's Abatement of Nuisances thereon; directing the
City Manager to prepare or direct the preparation of a preliminary Nuisance Abatement
Assessment Roll; establishing a Public Hearing for the proposed levy of unpaid nuisance
Abatement Assessments on the annual tax bill and directing the provision of notice in
connection therewith; providing for conflict; providing for severability; and providing for an
effective date.
City Attomey, Herin, read the title for the record.
Commissioner Bolton motioned to approve. Vice Mayor Villalobos seconded.
Christine Cajuste, Director of Financial Services, provided a presentation, which is on file in
the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public. There being none, Mayor Gomez
closed public comments.
Discussion by the Commission ensued.
Following discussion, Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion carried
unanimously (5-0).
5. ORDINANCE(S) FIRST READING
a. TO2475 —Amendment to Zoning Code to Ban Distribution, Sale or Use of Plastic
Straws and Stirrers
An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, creating Article XVII. —
entitled "Prohibition on Distribution, Sale or Use of Plastic Straws and Stirrers", of Chapter
12 — Licenses and Business regulation, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tamarac;
providing limitations on the distribution, use, and sale of plastic straws and stirrers within the
City; providing for conflicts; providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
City Attorney, Herin, read the title for the record.
Commissioner Placko motioned to approve. Commissioner Bolton seconded.
Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public. There being none, Mayor Gomez
closed public comments.
Discussion by the Commission ensued.
Following discussion, Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion to approve failed
3-2. Commissioner Placko, Vice Mayor Villalobos and Mayor Gomez voted no, and
Commissioner Bolton and Commissioner Gelin voted yes.
b. TO2476 — Ordinance Extending the Woodlands Overlay District Termination Date
to Sunset and Terminate, Nunc Pro Tunc, Four (4) Years After the Effective Date of the
Land Development Code
An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, extending the
Woodlands Overlay District termination date, nunc pro tunc, to July 12, 2022, by amending
Chapter 10 of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances, entitled "Land Development Code"
by amending Article 2, entitled "Zoning Districts" by specifically amending Section 10-2.7(C),
entitled "Woodlands Overlay District", to sunset and terminate the Woodland Overlay District
four years after the effective date of the City of Tamarac Land Development Code, in
conformity with the City of Tamarac Comprehensive Plan; providing for codification;
providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
City Attorney, Herin, read the title for the record.
Vice Mayor Villalobos motioned to approve. Commissioner Bolton seconded.
Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public. There being none, Mayor Gomez
closed public comments.
There was no discussion by the Commission.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion carried unanimously (5-0).
c. T02463 — Prohibition of Begging, Panhandling & Solicitation Ordinance
An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending Chapter 14
of the City's Code of Ordinances entitled "Motor Vehicle and Traffic" by amending Article I,
Section 14-3 entitled "Activity Restricted on Certain Streets"; Prohibiting Begging,
Panhandling and Solicitation In and Upon Certain Roadways and Rights -Of -Way Within the
City; providing for definitions; providing for findings and intent; providing for penalties;
providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for
an effective date.
City Attorney, Herin, read the title for the record.
Commissioner Placko motioned to approve. Vice Mayor Villalobos seconded
Captain Jeff Cirminiello, Lt. Jermeriah Cooper, and Deputy Jennifer Marion provided
information related to the ordinance, enforcement, issues within the city related to the
panhandling and begging, etc.
Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public. There being none, Mayor Gomez
closed public comments.
Discussion by the Commission ensued with a request to remove the word "certain" from the title
Attorney Herin stated that would taken care prior to the second reading, and staff could
research the cost to prosecute these cases if someone is charged.
Following discussion, Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion carried 4-1.
Commissioner Gelin, Commissioner Placko, Vice Mayor Villalobos and Mayor Gomez were in
favor. Commissioner Bolton dissented.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
a. TR13645 — Eden West — Vacation of Easement
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving/denying a
vacation of easement petition in an effort to vacate three (3) utility easements located on the
Eden West property, more specifically located at the northeast corner of W McNab Road
and N Pine Island Road (NW 88 Avenue) as further described in the legal description
attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; (Case No. 2-P-21); providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
City Attorney Herin read the title for the record.
Vice Mayor Villalobos motioned to approve. Commissioner Placko seconded.
Mayor Gomez opened for public comments. There being none, Mayor Gomez closed public
comments.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion carried unanimously (5-0).
b. TR13641 — Approval of FY202112022 CDBG Annual Action Plan
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the projects
recommended for inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Annual Action Plan for expenditure
of the Community Development Block Grant funds estimated to be $392,687 for the twenty
second program year, attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; authorizing the appropriate City
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion carried unanimously (5-0).
c. T02463 — Prohibition of Begging, Panhandling & Solicitation Ordinance
An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending Chapter 14
of the City's Code of Ordinances entitled "Motor Vehicle and Traffic" by amending Article I,
Section 14-3 entitled "Activity Restricted on Certain Streets"; Prohibiting Begging,
Panhandling and Solicitation In and Upon Certain Roadways and Rights -Of -Way Within the
City; providing for definitions; providing for findings and intent; providing for penalties;
providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for
an effective date.
City Attorney, Herin, read the title for the record.
Commissioner Placko motioned to approve. Vice Mayor Villalobos seconded
Captain Jeff Cirminiello, Lt. Jermeriah Cooper, and Deputy Jennifer Marion provided
information related to the ordinance, enforcement, issues within the city related to the
panhandling and begging, etc.
Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public. There being none, Mayor Gomez
closed public comments.
Discussion by the Commission ensued with a request to remove the word "certain" from the title
Attorney Herin stated that would taken care prior to the second reading, and staff could
research the cost to prosecute these cases if someone is charged.
Following discussion, Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion carried 4-1.
Commissioner Gelin, Commissioner Placko, Vice Mayor Villalobos and Mayor Gomez were in
favor. Commissioner Bolton dissented.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
a. TR13645 — Eden West — Vacation of Easement
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving/denying a
vacation of easement petition in an effort to vacate three (3) utility easements located on the
Eden West property, more specifically located at the northeast corner of W McNab Road
and N Pine Island Road (NW 88 Avenue) as further described in the legal description
attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; (Case No. 2-P-21); providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
City Attorney Herin read the title for the record.
Vice Mayor Villalobos motioned to approve. Commissioner Placko seconded.
Mayor Gomez opened for public comments. There being none, Mayor Gomez closed public
comments.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion carried unanimously (5-0).
b. TR13641 — Approval of FY202112022 CDBG Annual Action Plan
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the projects
recommended for inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Annual Action Plan for expenditure
of the Community Development Block Grant funds estimated to be $392,687 for the twenty
second program year, attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; authorizing the appropriate City
Additional Comments
Commissioner Gelin asked how long the investment advisors have been with the city, and if
staff could set up a presentation for the Commission from the investment advisors.
Financial Services Director, Christine Cajuste, provided information related to the length of the
contract with the investment advisors, current City's funds, and cash flow, etc.
Commissioner Bolton asked when the Woodlands, 13' Floor, item was coming forward. Bolton
also stated he is actively speaking with residents about the project and will be holding a Town
Hall Meeting soon.
City Manager Cemech stated the matter would be coming before the Commission sometime
between August 25 and November.
There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor Gomez adjourned the meeting on Wednesday,
July 14, 2021, at 9:19 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and submitted by City Clerk Jennifer Johnson.
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If the minutes you have received are not signed, or completed as indicated above, they
are not the official minutes of the Tamarac City Commission Meeting held Wednesday,
July 14, 2021.
Pursuant to Chapter 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision
made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record
includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.
The City of Tamarac complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you
are a disabled person requiring any accommodations or assistance, please notify the City
Clerk's Office at (954) 597-3505 of such need at least 48 hours (2 days) in advance.
Additionally, if you are hearing or speech impaired and need assistance, you may contact the
Florida Relay Service at either of the following numbers: 1-800-955-8770 or 1-800-955-8771.
Officials to submit said Annual Action Plan and related document to the United States
Department of Hosuing and Urban Development; authorizing the Mayor or appropriate City
Officials to execute Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan federal application for
funding; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
City Attorney Herin read the title for the record.
Vice Mayor Villalobos motioned to approve. Commissioner Placko seconded.
Mayor Gomez opened for public comments. There being none, Mayor Gomez closed public
comments.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion carried unanimously (5-0).
c. TR13642 — 3"d Amendment to the FYI 9/20 CDBG Annual Action Plan
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving
A third amendment to the City's previously adopted Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year
2019/2020 attached hereto as Exhibit W, for expenditure of the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG);
providing for the reprogramming of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) in Coronavirus
Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funds (CDBG-CV1) slated for Economic
Development and assign those funds to the Residential Housing Assistance Payment
Program and other Public Service activities as defined by 24CFR570.201€; providing for
conflicts; providing for an effective date.
City Attorney Herin read the title for the record.
Vice Mayor Villalobos motioned to approve. Commissioner Placko seconded.
Mayor Gomez opened for public comments. There being none, Mayor Gomez closed public
comments.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion carried unanimously (5-0).
7. ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING
None
8. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S)
None.
9. OTHER
a. Discussion Related to Social Media Use
City Manager, Michael Cernech, stated staff was preparing a presentation regarding the above
matter, and potential training, which we would like to bring back for discussion in the near future.
Discussion by the Commission ensued related to other cities policy, consistent messaging from
the Commission, the Broward County Social Media Ethics Forum, etc.
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Wednesday July 14, 2021
Rudy Delgado resident of Section 11, Fairhaven Eleven, District 2
I was here last month talking about issues about my HOA current administration and the abuses
that they are committing. I apologize but this is the only way to communicate with the city
officials.
The first of two issues I have
1- deals with what I spoke about the previous time where the irrigation system that is
provided as part of our HOA monthly fees for our 255 homes was rebuilt but the
procedure and the quality is questionable. I thank out City Clerk Jennifer Johnson for
addressing my concert to the Chief Building Official. I sent him an email message but I
have not received a response.
As I explained, the irrigation project at about $125.000 was done in sneaky way, without three
estimates and no preliminary studies. My concern is that the quality of this repair us mediocre.
Instead of using the 13 Rainbirds timers that were already in place and working perfectly they
installed more than 100 underground timers that are not suited for our application. They are
powered by 9 VDC battery and are located underground in a pit where they can get flooded
when there is a big downpour. I don't believe the City of Tamarac would approve this
installation.
2- On April according to our bylaws we were supposed to have elections but because of
the covid and lack of support from the administration at that me, no new officers
stepped forward so basically the incumbent officers elected themselves for a new term.
At that meeting of April three people stepped forward to be board members but their
requests were rejected. It looks like the president himself took on the task of selecting
the new board members but he discriminates people in the process. Our last bulletin
shows names of three new board members that were arbitrarily selected. I would
provide all details upon request.
I kindly request assistance from my commissioner Mr. Mike Gelin on this matter.
Rudy Delgado 954-529-7575 rudydelgado@hotmail.com