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Home My WebLink About2021-09-09 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCity Commission Minutes Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Gomez called the Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, Regular City Commission meeting, being held at City Hall, to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Commissioner Marlon Bolton, Commissioner Mike Gelin, Commissioner Debra Placko, Vice Mayor Villalobos and Mayor Michelle J. Gomez were in attendance. Also in attendance were, Interim City Manager Kathleen Gunn, City Attorney Don DuFresne, and City Clerk Jennifer Johnson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Gelin led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Gomez asked for a moment of silence in honor of the 20m Anniversary of 9/11 and the 13 Marines who were lost in Afghanistan. Mayor Gomez announced Don Defresne, of Fox Rothschild, is standing in for John Herin this evening as he has a conflict. 1. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT None. 2. CITY MANAGER REPORT a. Woodland Land Use Amendments/Rezoning/Development Agreement Special Meeting Date Discussion and Consensus Mayor Gomez asked the members of the Commission if they would agree to schedule a Special City Commission meeting, for the above referenced matter, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021. By unanimous consensus, the Commission agreed to the date of Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021. Mayor Gomez asked to clarify the starting time of the meeting be 6 p.m. The consensus of the Commission was to start the Oct. 20, 2021, Special City Commission meeting at 6 p.m., with Commissioner Placko, Vice Mayor Villalobos and Mayor Gomez being in favor. Commissioner Bolton and Commissioner Gelin were not in favor of 6 p.m. 3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mayor Gomez opened for public comments a. Patti Lynn, of 6411 NW 58th Street, Tamarac, provided remarks about the 201h Anniversary of 9/11, and the loss of police officers to COVID-19. She urged the members of the Commission to work together during this tough time. b. Carol Mendelson, of 8021 NW 72nd Street, Tamarac, provided a statement addressing her concerns regarding recent behavior of the City Commission. She recognized the outstanding residents and staff of the City, and encouraged the Commission to be leaders and as a united team. c. Christopher Hodgkins, of 4905 Woodlands Blvd., Tamarac, expressed his concern for obtaining documents related to the 1311 Floor project. He asked for the Level I Environmental Study, and the developer's agreement. d. Darcy Schiller, of 7879 Granville Drive, Tamarac, provided comments related to the budget, Commission salaries, and the OneTamarac event. Mayor Gomez closed public comments. 4. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of the Aug. 23, 2021, City Commission Workshop Minutes b. Approval of the Aug. 31, 2021, Special City Commission Meeting Minutes c. TR13632 —Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg Commission on the Status of Women A Resolution of the City Commission, of the City of Tamarac, Florida, appointing five (5)members to the Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg Commission on the Status of Women, to each serve a term concurrent with their appointing Commission member or until such time new appointments are made; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. d. TR13662 —FMIT Insurance Renewal FY2022 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the renewal of General Liability, Automobile Liability, Automobile Physical Damage, Worker's Compensation and Property lines of coverage including any endorsements with the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (FMIT) for a one (1) year period beginning October 1, 2021, at a cost of $1,020,698, and payment of any increase resulting from the annual premium audit, - providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. e. TR13670 —Accepting a Stormwater Appropriation from FDEP for $300,000 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, accepting a grant award from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the C-14 Canal Erosion Project in the amount of $300,000; authorizing the appropriate city officials to execute a Grant Agreement and necessary documents pending legal review between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the City of Tamarac for grant funding in the amount of $300,000, providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Mayor Gomez asked the Interim City Manager if there were any additions or deletions. Interim City Manager, Gunn stated there was none. Vice Mayor Villalobos motioned to approved. Commissioner Placko seconded Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote, and the motion carried unanimously 5-0. 5. REGULARAGENDA None. 6. ORDINANCE(S) FIRST READING a. TO2482 — Amendment to Home Base Business provision of the Code to provide for consistency with Florida Statute, HB403 An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending Chapter 10 of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances, entitled "Land Development Code", replacing the term home occupation with home based business, amending Article 3, entitled "Use Regulations" specifically amending Section 10-3.2, entitled "Table of Allowed Uses", and amending Section 10-3.4, entitled "Accessory Uses and Structures", specifically amending Section 10-3.4(D) entitled "Additional Standard for Specific Accessory Uses" and amending Article 4, entitled "Development and Design Standards" Specifically amending Section 10- 4.3, entitled "Off -Street Parking and Loading" of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances, to provide for consistency with HB403 Florida Statutes and specifying use standards for home based businesses and operating within the City of Tamarac; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for codification; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney, Dufresne, read the title for the record. Commissioner Bolton motioned to approve. Commissioner Placko seconded. Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public. There being none, Mayor Gomez closed public comments. Discussion by the Commission ensued with clarification regarding home daycare facilities and unmarked overnight vehicles. Community Development Director, Maxine Calloway, stated House Bill 403 is intended to be non-discriminatory, while also allowing for it to be compatible with the city's code. Following discussion, Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion carried unanimously. 7. PUBLIC HEARING None 8. ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING a. TO2477- Land Use Map change of 5601 N. Hiatus Road to change the future land use designation of approximately 15.82 gross acres of land from "Commercial" to "Industrial" An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, adopting a Small Scale Land Use Plan Amendment to the City of Tamarac's Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map in accordance with Chapter 163, specifically Section 163.3187 of the Florida State Statutes, for said lands situated, lying, and being in Broward County, Florida, and located at 5601 N. Hiatus Road, and more particularly described in the legal description shown in Exhibit "A: attached hereto, to change the future land use designation of approximately 15.82 gross acres of land from "Commercial" to "Industrial" to facilitate and allow for the development of an industrial use and provide consistency with the Land Development Code in accordance with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Tamarac (Case No. 1-LUA-21); authorizing transmittal of the Small Scale Land Use Map Amendment to the Broward County Planning Council for recertification of the City of Tamarac Future Land Use Map, providing for amendment to the land use plan to reflect such change; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney, Dufresne, read the title for the record. Mayor Gomez asked the members of the City Commission if anyone had any disclosures for TO2477 and/or TO2478. There were no disclosures reported. Mayor Gomez asked that anyone who would be speaking about TO2477 and TO2478 be sworn in. Community Development Director, Maxine Calloway, Dennis Mele, and Susan Danielson were sworn in by the City Clerk. Commissioner Bolton motioned to approve. Vice Mayor Villalobos seconded. Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public. There being none, Mayor Gomez closed public comments. There being no discussion by the City Commission, 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. 9. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S) a. TO2478 — Rezoning of 5601 N. Hiatus Road from MU-C (Mixed -Use Commercial) zoning classification to BP (Business Park) zoning classification An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances for approximately 12.55 cres of land situated, lying, and being in Broward County, Florida, and legally described in Exhibit "A", from the current MU-C (Mixed -Use Corridor) zoning classification to BP (Business Park) zoning classification, to facilitate the development of a distribution center use and provide consistency with the Land Development Code in accordance with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Tamarac; (Case No. 2-Z-21); providing for amendment to the official zoning map to reflect such change; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney, Dufresne, read the title for the record. Commissioner Bolton motioned to approve. Commissioner Placko seconded. Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public. There being none, Mayor Gomez closed public comments. There being no discussion by the City Commission, 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. 10. OTHER a. Discussion and Consensus — Social Justice Wall @Tamarac Public Art consultant, George Gadson, provided a presentation, which on file with the City Clerk's Office. Discussion by the Commission ensued related to adding women, local athletes, musicians and having a more diverse group of individuals represented. The consensus of the Commission was to have the wall located at Tamarac Village, and to bring the artist's contract back at the next meeting for approval. There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor Gomez adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m. Minutes transcribed and submitted by City Clerk Jennifer Johnson. OF TgM Jennifer JOhfison, CHIC 9 //" jq"— Michelle J. Gomez, Mayor 0 AL Note to the reader. The above signature is the City Clerk, of the City of Tamarac, Florida. 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 Thursday, Sept. 9, 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. 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