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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01-26 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCity Commission Minutes January 26, 2022 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Gomez called the regular City Commission meeting, being January 26, 2022, in Commission Chamber to order at 9:30 a.m. ROLL CALL: Commissioner Marlon Bolton, Commissioner Debra Placko, Vice Mayor Mike Gelin, Commissioner Elvin Villalobos and Mayor Gomez were present. Also present were, City Manager Kathleen Gunn, City Attorney John Herin, and City Clerk Jennifer Johnson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Gomez led the Pledge of Allegiance. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney, John Herin, reviewed procedures for the conduct of Commission meetings. 2. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager, Kathleen Gunn, provided a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office, honoring employees for meeting service milestones. a. Proclamation - Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week Requested by Tamarac Fire Department - Van Schoen, Emergency Management Coordinator Mayor Gomez introduced Van Schoen, Tamarac Fire Department/Emergency Management Coordinator, who read the Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week Proclamation. 3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION City Attorney, John Herin, provided the rules of conduct for members of the public who wish to speak. Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public. 1) Darcy Schiller, of Kings Point, provided comments related to the Tam -A -Gram, and receiving a mailer from that a member of the City Commission. Schiller asked how the mailer could be paid for using city funds, where is the oversight, and continued stating it is a waste of money. There being no other comments, Mayor Gomez closed public comments. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed under Consent Agenda are viewed to be routine and the recommendation will be enacted by ONE MOTION in the form listed below. If discussion is desired, then, in accordance with Resolution 2003- 15, Sec. 4.5, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. a. Approval of the January 10, 2022 - City Commission Workshop Minutes b. Approval of the January 12, 2022 - City Commission "Closed Session" Minutes C. Approval of the January 12, 2022 - City Commission Minutes d. TR13730 - Resident Appointed Trustee to the Firefighters Pension Board A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, confirming the appointment of Ann Harris Wynter as a Resident Appointed Trustee to the Firefighters Pension Board to serve a four -year -term ending January 26, 2026, or until a new appointment is made; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. e. TR13731 - Approve and Authorize New Large User Wastewater Agreement between City of Fort Lauderdale and City of Tamarac A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the Large User Wastewater Agreement with the City of Fort Lauderdale and the City of Tamarac effective through December 31, 2041, authorizing expenditures for wastewater transmission, collection, and disposal services, not to exceed the annual amount budgeted for said purpose; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to administer the Agreement, providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Commission District(s): District 1 Mayor Gomez asked if there were any additions or deletions to the agenda. City Manager Gunn stated, the January 10, 2022, Strategic Planning Minutes, will be amended with a scrivener's error adding the prohibition on parking specify from "2 a.m. — 6 a.m." There being none, Commissioner Placko moved to approve the consent agenda. Commissioner Villalobos seconded. Clerk Johnson will conduct a roll call vote, and the motion carried unanimously 5-0. 5. REGULAR AGENDA a. TR13718 - Agreement with The Ferguson Group for Federal Lobbying Services A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving Amendment #13 to the Agreement between the City of Tamarac and The Ferguson Group, LLC, for Federal Lobbying Services, extending the term of the Agreement for a one-year period effective February 13, 2022, at a cost not to exceed eighty-five thousand five hundred ($85,500.00) dollars per year; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute Amendment #13 to the Agreement; 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 Villalobos seconded. Mayor Gomez will opened for public comments, there being none, closed public comments. Clerk Johnson will conduct a roll call vote, and the motion carried unanimously 5-0. b. TR13720 - City of Tamarac Federal Legislative Agenda A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida' approving the City of Tamarac 2022 Federal Legislative Agenda; directing the City Clerk to transmit a copy of the City of Tamarac 2022 Federal Legislative Agenda to the National League of Cities, the U.S. Senators from Florida, Florida Congressional Delegation and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners; 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, and Commissioner Villalobos seconded. Laura Karpaviciute, Assistant to the City Manager, introduced Val Gelnovatch, of the Ferguson Group. Gelnovatch provided a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Gelnovatch also highlighted the process by which to request a zip code change. Discussion by the Commission ensued with regard to having a new congressional representative elected and being able to get earmarks through, the upcoming concerns, etc. Clerk Johnson will conduct a roll call vote, and the motion carried unanimously 5-0. C. TR13732 - First Amendment to Solid Waste MOU for Waste Generation Study A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding with Broward County and other participating municipalities regarding Collaborative Study and Subsequent Development of an Integrated Solid Waste and Recycling System, and authorizing the proper City Officials to execute said First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding and effectuate the expenditure of the funds authorized by this Resolution; authorizing the expenditure of funds from the appropriate accounts, providing for conflicts; providing for severability; 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 Gelin seconded. Troy Gies, Interim Assistant Public Services Director, provided a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public, and there being none, closed public comments. Discussion by the Commission related to the length of the study, cost per city to conduct the study, if all 31 cities has signed on to the study, and if there was a possibility of the cost going up if all cities did not agree to the ILA. Clerk Johnson will conduct a roll call vote, and carried 3-2. Commissioner Placko, Commissioner Villalobos and Mayor Gomez voted yes. Commissioner Bolton and Commissioner Gelin voted no. 6. ORDINANCE(S) - FIRST READING 7. ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S) 10. OTHER a. Discussion and selection of the 2022 Inspiration Way sculptures Presentation by Public Art Consultants, George Gadson and Beth Ravitz Commission District(s): Citywide Public Art Consultant, Beth Ravitz, providing a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Discussion by the Commission ensued with regard to the selection of Dancing Bliss, the process for bringing art forward to the Commission for approval, the installation timeline when switching out pieces, and purchasing the "turtle", which will be placed in the Mainlands Park. The consensus of the Commission, Bolton, Placko, Villalobos and Gomez, was to move forward with the art selections, however, without Dancing Bliss. Vice Mayor Gelin was amenable to the recommendation put forth by the Committee. Ms. Ravitz stated she would provide additional views [pictures] of Dancing Bliss to the members of the Commission. The Commission also requested images of pieces that could replace Dancing Bliss if the Commission determines it is not suitable for the City, additional photos of "Life Cycle" by Hannah Jurban, and "Panhelion" by Rollin Karg. The consensus of the Commission was to have additional discussion regarding the purchase of the turtle at another time. b. City Commission Questions/Direction to the City Manager or the City Attorney Requested by Commissioner Bolton Commissioner Bolton requested staff to provide the Public Art Consultant's contract, the City Attorney's contract, and all of the City Attorney invoices since being hired be provided to the Commission. There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor Gomez adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m. Minutes transcribed and submitted by City Clerk Jennifer Johnson Jennife Johnson, CM / bl, �"h V�?Vl Mich Ile J. Gomez, OR Note to the reader: The above signature is the City Clerk, of the City of Tamarac, Florida. 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