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City Commission Minutes
Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Gomez called the Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, Special City
Commission meeting, being held in Commission Chamber to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Commissioner Marlon Bolton, Commissioner Debra Placko, Vice Mayor Elvin
Villalobos and Mayor Michelle J. Gomez were in attendance. Commissioner Gelin was absent.
Also in attendance were, Interim City Manager Kathleen Gunn, City Attorney John Herin, and
City Clerk Jennifer Johnson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Placko led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CITY ATTORNEYREPORT
City Attorney Herin provided an update on the Aidone settlement, stating he hoped to have the
matter resolved by the end of the week.
2. CITY MANAGER REPORT — None
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
City Attorney Herin announced the rules and expectations for members who participate during
public participation.
a. Rudy Delgado, of Fairhaven 11, provided a statement, which is attached as part
of the record.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of the Sept. 9, 2021 -City Commission Minutes
b. TR13675-Regional InterlocalforAutomaticAidand Closest Unit Response Agreement
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac Florida, to approve
and execute the Regional Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Fire, Rescue,
Emergency Medical Services, and Special Operations Response through
Automatic Aid and Closest Unit Response between the City of Tamarac Fire
Rescue Department, Broward County Sheriffs Office, Broward County and
Municipalities with an effective date of the first day of the first calendar month
after execution of this Agreement, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to
execute this Agreement; providing for conflicts, providing for severability, and
providing for an effective date.
c. TR13656 -Contract Award for the Housing Inspector Construction Liaison
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving
the agreement between the City of Tamarac and TSC Associates, Inc. To provide
home inspector, specification writer and construction liaison services at a
maximum amount of $2,800 per project from September 22, 2021 through
September 22, 2024, with agreed upon renewal options, authorizing the
appropriate City Officials to execute agreement attached hereto as Exhibit "'I
and incorporated herein; providing for renewals; providing for conflicts; providing
for severability; and providing an effective date.
Commission District(s): Citywide
d. TR13671 - Accepting an Assistance to Fire Fighters (AFG) Grant Award from
the US Department of Homeland Security
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida accepting an
assistance to Fire Fighters (AFG) Grant Award from the US Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) via the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) for the purchase of fire rescue equipment and training in the amount of
$74,545; authorizing the City Manager and appropriate City Officials to execute an
Agreement and necessary documents pending legal review between DHS, FEMA
and the City of Tamarac for grant funding in the amount of $74,545; providing for up
to a ten percent match of $7,455 in local funds; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
Commission District(s): Citywide
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f. TR13678 - FDOT Beautification Grant
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida authorizing the
City Interim Manager to apply for and accept a Beautification Grant through the
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for proposed landscaping
improvements on University Boulevard from Southgate Boulevard to NW 78th Street
in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, providing for at least a one-to-one match
in local funds not exceed $254,938.00 in the event of approval of the application;
providing for acceptance of award, execution of documents, and acceptance of a
Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) and Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement
(MMOA) with FDOT upon approval of the application, pending legal review;
authorizing an appropriation for the receipt and expenditure for this grant, if
awarded, to be included in a future Budget Amendment pursuant to F.S.
166.241(2); providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an
effective date.
Commission District(s): Citywide
g. TR13680-ContractAwardof$100,000.00toArtistMichael ParkerfortheSocialJustice
Wall
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving
and authorizing artist Michael Parker design and the execution of an
agreement between the City of Tamarac and Loadwick Parker Enterprises,
LLC, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein, to provide for the
fabrication and installation of a social justice artwork at the Tamarac Village
Park located at 9090 NW 57th Street, Tamarac; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
Commission District(s): District 2
Mayor Gomez asked if there were any additions or deletions.
Interim City Manager, Kathleen Gunn, asked to move items 9.a., b. and c. to be
heard at the same time as item Ta. (Parkside ALF)
Commissioner Bolton asked to remove Item 4.e. "TR13676 - BSO Special Detail for
Parks & Recreation Department" for discussion.
Commissioner Bolton motioned to approve the consent agenda as amended.
Commissioner Placko seconded.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote, and motion to approve carried
unanimously 4-0.
TR13676 - BSO Special Detail for Parks & Recreation Department
A Resolution of The City Commission of The City Of Tamarac, Florida, approving a
Broward Sheriff's Office Permit Application for Special Details and Authorizing the
appropriate City Officials to execute the Permit Application for Police Services to
be used by the Parks And Recreation Department in an amount not to exceed
$89,200 In FY 22, October 1, 2021-September 30, 2022; approving funding from
the appropriate Parks And Recreation accounts; providing for conflicts; providing
for severability; and providing for an effective date
City Attorney Herin read the following title for the record.
Commissioner Bolton motioned to approve_ Commissioner Placko seconded.
Commission discussion ensued, and Director of Parks & Recreation Greg
Warner, answered questions relative to the agreement.
Mayor Gomez opened for public comments. There being none, Mayor Gomez
closed public comments.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote, and the motion to approve carried
unanimously 4-0.
6. REGULARAGENDA
a. TR13677 -Sunset Point- Veterans Park Renovation Project
A Resolution of The City Commission of The City Of Tamarac, Florida, Awarding
RFP 21-21B Sunset Point And Veterans Park Renovation Project To Home
Express Corp. DBA HE Builders, Inc. and approving the execution of an
agreement between The City of Tamarac and Home Express Corp. DBA HE
Builders, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $1,800,000.00 and a contingency allowance
of $270,000.00 for a total Project Budget Of $2,070,000.00. Approving funding
from the appropriate Capital Improvement Accounts; 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, and Vice Mayor Villalobos
seconded.
Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public. There being none, Mayor
Gomez closed public comments.
No discussion by the Commission.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote, and the motion carried unanimously 4-
0.
7. ORDINANCE(S) - FIRST READING - None.
8. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
a. TR13616 - Parkside Memory Care Allocation of Bonus Sleeping Rooms
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, allocating
seventy-two (72) bonus sleeping rooms to allow for a special residential facility,
category (3), as defined in the Broward County Land Use Plan, containing
seventy-two (72) sleeping rooms for the subject property located at 7501 NW 76
Street Tamarac, Florida (tract a less the north 20 feet of the west 85 feet, and all
of tract C, Southern Bell -Tamarac, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in
Plat Book 89, page 39, of the public records of Broward County) to provide for
consistency with the land Development Code in accordance with the intent of the
Comprehensive Plan of the City of Tamarac; (Case No. 1-FLX-21); providing for
conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
Commission District(s): District 4
City Attorney reviewed the rules for quasi-judicial hearings with members of the
Commission and the public.
Mayor Gomez asked each of the Commissioners if they had any disclosures
regarding the item_
Commissioner Bolton and Vice Mayor Villalobos did not have any disclosures.
Commissioner Placko and Mayor Gomez stated they each met with the
applicant and her attorney following the previous meeting.
Clerk Johnson swore in Maxine Calloway, Deena Gray, and the applicant Rosa
Ramos-Botta. There were no questions or a presentation.
Mayor Gomez asked that the presentations from the June 23, 2021, City
Commission meeting be entered into the record. Mayor Gomez stated Ms.
Calloway was available for questions, and the applicant has a presentation
should a member of the Commission wish to receive it.
City Attorney Herin read the title for the record.
Commissioner Placko motioned to approve. Commissioner Bolton seconded.
Mayor Gomez opened for public comments. There being none, Mayor Gomez closed
public comments.
No discussion from the Commission.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote, and the motion carried unanimously 4-0.
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S)
b. TB047 - Parkside Memory Care ALF Variance -Parking
A Variance from Section 10-4.3(D)(2), Table 10-4.1, Minimum Number of Off -
Street Parking Spaces, to allow for a minimum parking required of thirty-seven
(37) parking spaces for a 43,000 square foot Assisted Living Facility in lieu of
a minimum of ninety (92) parking spaces.
Notice of the request for the Variance was given as required by law. The City
Commission of the City of Tamarac ("Commission") has identified that the
property located at 7501 NW 76 Street, Tamarac, Florida (the "Property") is
located in the (PF), Public Facilities Zoning District.
Commission District(s): District 4
City Attorney Herin read the title for the record.
Commissioner Placko motioned to approve, and Commissioner Bolton
seconded.
Mayor Gomez opened for public comments. There being none, Mayor Gomez
closed public comments.
No discussion by the Commission.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote, and the motion carried unanimously 4-
0.
c. TBO48 - Parkside Memory Care Variance - Landscape
A Variance from Section 10-4.4(D)(3)(c)(i), Land Development Code, to allow for
a buffer area on the nonresidential plot with a minimum continuous depth of
thirteen (13) feet of landscape area along a portion of the north property line and
fourteen (14) feet of landscape area along the east property line in lieu of a
minimum continuous depth of twenty-five (25) feet of landscaping for a property
that directly abuts a Residential District.
Commission District(s): District 4
City Attorney Herin read the title for the record.
Commissioner Bolton motioned to approve, and Commissioner Placko
seconded.
Mayor Gomez opened for public comments. There being none, Mayor Gomez
closed public comments.
No discussion by the Commission.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote, and the motion carried unanimously 4-
0.
d. TR13618 - Parkside Memory Care Major Revised Site Plan
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, granting Site
Plan Approval (Major) with conditions to allow for the development of a new two
(2) story assisted living facility for memory care residents containing a total of
ninety-six (96) beds in seventy-two (72) sleeping rooms; for the subject property
located at 7501 NW 76 Street, Tamarac, Florida (tract a less the north 20 feet of
the west 85 feet, and all of tract C, southern Bell -Tamarac, according to the plat
thereof, as recorded in plat book 89, page 39, of the public records of Broward
County) (Case No. 12-SP-20); providing for conflicts; providing for severability;
and providing for an effective date.
Commission District(s): District 4
City Attorney Herin read the title for the record.
Commissioner Placko motioned to approve, and Vice Mayor Villalobos
seconded.
Mayor Gomez opened for public comments. There being none, Mayor Gomez
closed public comments.
No discussion by the Commission.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote, and the motion carried unanimously 4-
0.
9. ORDINANCE(S) - SECONDREADING
a. T02482 - Amendment to Home Based Business provision of the Code to
provide for consistency with Florida Statutes -HB 403
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 Standards 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 HB 403 Florida
Statutes and specifying use standards for home based businesses operating
within the City of Tamarac; providing for conflicts; providing for severability;
providing for codification; and providing for an effective date.
Commission District(s): Citywide
City Attorney Herin read the title for the record.
Commissioner Placko motioned to approve, and Vice Mayor Villalobos
seconded.
Mayor Gomez opened for public comments, there being none, Mayor Gomez
closed public comments.
No discussion by the Commission.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote, and the motion carried unanimously 4-
0.
10. OTHER - None
There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor Gomez adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and submitted by City Clerk Jennifer Johnson.
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I am Rudy Delgado from Section Eleven, Fairhaven Eleven, District 2
1 am discussing two issues.
First: Madame Mayor Gomez and Mr. Gelin, my commissioner, at my HOA we need your
attention. Yes, we are a small community of only 255 single homes for people over 55. 1 tend to
believe that we have been neglected. I also understand that we still are under Covid restrictions.
It is obvious that my association president, Arthur Rose, takes this Covid restrictions opportunity
to not have home -owner meetings and his administration makes all the decisions without input
from the community. In April we had what an election meeting which, if considered a home-
owners meeting, was not properly advertised and there was no quorum. As a result the
incumbents reelected themselves. Furthermore, Arthur Rose being president again took on the
task ofselecting board members and ignored petitions from three candidates for board members
at that meeting and installed three other board members that were not even present at that
same April meeting.
This is only an example of the kind of manipulation that we are subjected to. In addition his right
hand man, Mr. Ricardo Villella, is a bully who screams at people. In general, meetings are
conducted with aggression. Intelligent dialog is not appreciated. The treasurer sold her house
and moved out early August and we do not know who the new treasurer is. The latest newsletter
does not show the names of the board members. They do not show financial records as stated in
the bylaws.
Second, as you all recall I have been here talking about a mediocre irrigation system that was
installed in our community recently. From what I can tell in the early 70's when several
communities were developed in Tamarac they all seemed to have been equipped with the same
kind of group irrigation system which was using canal water, pumps and mechanical timers that
were in fashion at that time.
After all these years these systems need rebuilding and brought in to the digital era but according
to Mr. George Folles, Chief Building Official, who replied to my concerns, in his response he tells
me that under Florida Law, the Building Code Section, there are no inspections or permits needed
for irrigation. I understand and I am all done with this but I hope I understood his answer
correctly.
Based on this and to finish this on a positive note, I kindly request that the City of Tamarac get
involved in monitoring new installations of community irrigation and to have a standard model
tested and approved so that we don't get unscrupulous companies that cheat the system and
use incoherent battery operated timers. I know community irrigation and I am available if
needed.
Rudy Delgado* rudydelgado()hotmail.com * 954-529-7575
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