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Home My WebLink About2022-02-23 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCity Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Gomez called the regular City Commission meeting, Wednesday, February 9, 2022, being held in Commission Chamber, to order at 7 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present were Commissioner Marlon Bolton, Commissioner Debra Placko, Commissioner Elvin Villalobos, Vice Mayor Mike Gelin and Mayor Michelle J. Gomez. Also present were City Manager Kathleen Gunn, City Attorney John Herin, and City Clerk Jennifer Johnson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Mayor Gelin led the Pledge of Allegiance. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT Update: Enforcement and regulations of party houses City Attorney Herin stated that he provided a memo for the City Commission to review, regarding enforcement and regulation of party houses, and the item will come back at a future meeting for official adoption. 2. CITY MANAGER REPORT Investment Report - December 2021 Investment Report - December 2021 b. Employee Service Awards 10-Years of Service Marie Doblas 15-Years of Service Alecia Sinclair Nishaad Preetam City Manager Gunn provided a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office, and thanked the employees for their continued dedication to the City. C. 2021/2022 Employee Donation to the United Way Presentation by the City of Tamarac -United Way Committee Co -Chairs, Director of Parks and Recreation Greg Warner, and Director of Financial Services Christine Cajuste Parks and Recreation Director Greg Warner, and Financial Services Director Christine Cajuste, presented a check for $25,100 to Celeste Abell, Senior Development Officer, and Tony Hopper, Vice President, Workplace Development of the United Way. The United Way thanked the employees for their continued partnership and dedication to the organization. d. Presentation - BSO Survey Results Presentation by Chris Tatham of ETC Institute City Manager Gunn introduced Chris Tatham of ETC Institute. Mr. Tatham provided a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Discussion by the Commission ensued with regard to the C.O.P. program getting back on the road, and to address the distinct difference for reports of police visibility in different areas within the city. City Manager Gunn, introduced Mayor Gomez, who presented Laura Karpaviciute with a proclamation. Karpaviciute provided comments, and thanked the City for all the opportunities and friendship it has provided over the past nine years. City Manager Gunn stated she wanted to remind everyone that our 2022 Black History Month Celebration will be held this Saturday, February 26th from 1-3pm at Caporella Park, 5200 Prospect Rd. This exciting event will feature art displays, food vendors, live Jazz Music by EJ & Company, poetry by Rebecca Butterfly Vaughn and a performance by the Delou African Dance Ensemble. There is limited onsite parking so we ask that attendees please park at the Christian Life Center at 2699 W. Commercial Blvd. and use the shuttle bus we'll have available. We hope to see everyone there. 3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION City Attorney Herin read the rules and procedures for public participation. Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public. 1. Mel Yoder, of 9539 Weldon Circle, Tamarac, expressed his concern for an item on the agenda entitled Questions/Directions to the City Manager and City Attorney. Yoder stated it was a slippery slope, and reminded them to avoid embarrassment by asking in private. Yoder also expressed his concern for the increase in cost to hire additional legislative aides, and instead encouraged using volunteers. 2. Sandra Fisch, of 8021 NW 95 Lane, Tamarac, expressed her concern for neighbors being able to operate a business from their home. Mayor Gomez stated staff would be in contact with her to discuss the issue. 3. Dr. Darcy Schiller, of Kings Point, Tamarac, expressed her concern for the City Attorney's comments regarding children at the previous meeting. Schiller stated she has thoroughly reviewed the City Attorney's contract, and as the parliamentarian, he needs to manage the meeting better. She added that she wanted an apology from the City Attorney for violating her First Amendment rights. 4. Steward Webster, of Versailles Gardens, stated the Commission has the prerogative to extend time for speakers, and at the previous meeting, he was brushed off with only four sentences to complete. Webster continued expressing his concern for the following items; 1) revitalize the Tam -A -Gram, 2) the art installation at Lagos de Campo is not appreciated and the public needs more input into what is being installed, and 3) the website is difficult and cumbersome to manage. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Feb. 7, 2022 - Joint Training Session Minutes b. Approval of the Feb. 9, 2022 - City Commission Minutes TR13743 - Approve Transfer of Property from Broward County A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing Broward County the conveyance of three parcels of real property to the City of Tamarac pursuant to Section 125.38, Florida Statutes authorizing the appropriate City Officials to do all things necessary to effectuate the terms of this resolution; providing for conflicts, providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. TR13736 - Interlocal Agreement Governing Use of Broward County Regional Opioid Settlement Funds A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida related to the Opioid Settlement, adopting an Interlocal Agreement governing use of Broward County Regional Opioid Settlement Funds, authorizing City officials to execute all appropriate documents consistent herewith; directing the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Broward County, providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. e. TR13734 - Agreements with C.A.P. Government Inc., and Calvin Giordano and Associates, Inc. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate city officials to execute agreements with C.A.P. Government Inc., and Calvin, Giordano and Associates, Inc., to provide building inspection services for a contract price not to exceed $35,000 for C.A.P. Government, Inc. and not to exceed $30,000 for Calvin, Giordano and Associates for the period from March 1, 2022 through February 29, 2024 with the right to renew for up to three (3) additional one (1) year terms in the event that the agreement is renewed by the City of Parkland and authorizing the City Manager to approve such renewal options. Commission District(s): Citywide f. TR13738 - Hiatus Road and McNab Road Roundabout Project A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, Awarding Bid No. 22-04B to and approving an Agreement with Team Contracting, Inc. for the construction of the Hiatus Road - McNab Road Roundabout project, in accordance with Bid No. 22- 04B for a contract amount of $482,340.75; a contingency in the amount of $48,234.08 will be added to the project account for a total project budget of $530,574.83; authorizing an additional appropriation in the amount not to exceed $25,981.82 to be included in a future Budget Amendment pursuant to F.S. 166.241(2); authorizing an expenditure from the appropriate accounts; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Commission District(s): District 2 District 3 g. TR13744 - Appointing David W. Mountford as Resident Trustee to the Police Pension Board A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, appointing David. W. Mountford as Resident Trustee to the Police Pension Board to serve a four-year term ending February 23, 2026, or until such time new appointments are made; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Commission District(s): Citywide TR13745 - Authorization for City Manager to Execute Purchase & Sale Agreements for the Disposition of Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3 (NSP3) Properties in accordance with NSP3 Guidelines A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida authorizing the City Manager or appropriate City Officials to execute the sale and purchase agreements for the disposition of property acquired through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Round 3 ("NSP3") administered by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and authorizing the City Manager or appropriate City Officials to execute other documents necessary to proceed to closing on the disposition of NSP3 properties in a manner consistent with the respective sale and purchase agreements; providing for conflicts, providing for severability; providing for an effective date. Commission District(s): Citywide TR13746 - Appointing Members to the Veterans Affairs Committee A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, appointing three additional members to the Veterans Affairs Committee, to each serve a four-year term, or until such time as new appointments are made; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. TR13749 - District 2 Appointment to the RBG Commission A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, appointing Alexandra Alvarez to the Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg Commission on the Status of Women (RBG) to serve a term concurrent with the appointing Commission member, or until such time as new appointments are made; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Vice Mayor Gelin asked to pull TR13703, TR13750 and TR13751 for discussion. Commissioner Bolton motioned to approve as amended, with Vice Mayor Gelin seconding. Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote, and the motion to adopt the Consent agenda as amended carried 4-1. Commissioner Bolton, Commissioner Placko, Vice Mayor Gelin and Mayor Gomez voted yes. Commission Villalobos voted no. Items pulled from the consent agenda for discussion. a. TR13703 - Annual Purchase of Wastewater Lining Materials A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida approving the purchase of Wastewater Lining Services for Wastewater Mainline, Laterals, and Manholes, not to exceed $545,000.00 for said services; and authorize the appropriate City Officials to select, approve, and award the purchase of said services utilizing Competitive Procurement Methods including, but not limited to, Vortex Services, LLC utilizing City of Tallahassee Contract No. 4523; SAK Construction, LLC, utilizing City of St. Petersburg BPA# 236499; and BLD Services, utilizing City of Largo Bid No. 19-B-645 in an amount not to exceed $545,000.00 for said purpose; authorizing an appropriation not to exceed $45,000.00 for Pollution Prevention Enhancement, to be included in a future Budget Amendment pursuant to F.S. 166.241(2); providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Herin read the title for the record. Vice Mayor Gelin motioned to approve, and Commissioner Bolton seconded. Acting Assistant Public Services Director, Troy Gies, provided information related to purchase including the cost, repairs, use of three vendors, and preventive measures for safeguarding the wastewater system within the city. Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public, there being none, closed public comments. Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote, and motion carried unanimously 5-0. b. TR13750 - DISH Wireless Cellular Site Lease Agreement A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving and authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute an agreement with DISH Wireless, LLC for the installation of a cellular antenna and associated ground equipment on the existing tower at the City's Water Treatment Plant property at a monthly rate of $4,000; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute any permit applications as may be required on behalf of the City as owner of the property; 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. Vice Mayor Gelin motioned to approve, and Commissioner Bolton seconded. Interim Assistant City Manager, Levent Sucuoglu, provided information related to revenue received from additional sites for this type of equipment, the market share for cities receiving revenue, and what the future looks like for neighborhood installations, through companies such as FPL rather than the city. Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public, there being none, closed comments from the public. Discussion by the Commission ensued related to getting an equitable amount of revenue, and being Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote, and motion carried 4-1. Commissioner Bolton, Commission Placko, Commission Villalobos and Vice Mayor Gelin voted yes. Mayor Gomez voted no. C. TR13751 - Appointment of Michael Annese as Fire Chief A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, appointing Michael Annese as Fire Chief, effective February 24, 2022 or at such date as is mutually agreed upon; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Herin read the title for the record. Vice Mayor Gelin motioned to approve, and Commissioner Villalobos seconded. Members of the Commission congratulated Chief Annese on the appointment, and wished him success in his new role. Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public, there being none, closed comments from the public. Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote, and motion carried unanimously 5-0. Chief Annese provided a few words, thanking the City Commission, City Manager, and the men and women of the Tamarac Fire Department. Mayor Gomez recessed the meeting at 1&52 a.m. and reconvened at 11:10 a.m. 5. REGULAR AGENDA a. TR13735 — Comprehensive Disparity Study Analysis Award A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida authorizing the appropriate city officials to award and execute an Agreement to provide a Comprehensive Disparity Study Analysis to Miller 3 Consulting, Inc., piggy -backing Miami -Dade County Public Schools Agreement #RFP- 18-036MT in the amount of $300,771.00; providing for conflicts, providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Herin read the title for the record. Commissioner Villalobos motioned to approve, and Vice Mayor Gelin seconded. Purchasing and Contracts Manager, Keith Glatz, provided a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Also present virtually were, Dave J. Miller Jr., Lauren Miller, Sherry Williams of Miller 3 Consulting, and Ann Marie Sorrell and Yetunde Obediji of the Mosaic Group. Discussion by the City Commission ensued regarding the necessity of conducting a study, its impact on the economy, competition, and diversity. Discussion continued with comments about the Delray Beach RFP, confirming the City's current policies are legal, the funds for the study not being budgeted, and options for staff to look into alternatives to improve on our current processes. Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public. 1. Tom Lauder, of Plantation, stated this study has political implications with former County Commissioner Dale Holiness and Ann Marie Sorrel, Omar Smith and Commission Bolton, the City of Pahokee, and Vice Mayor Gelin's wife. Lauder continued stating the Commission should do their homework, and look to universities and staff to conduct the study at a cheaper cost. 2. Stephen Meza, a resident of District 2, stated there is a lack of education in the business community and they are not focused on securing government jobs. During the first 1-5 years, they are surviving, and there needs to be more of an effort to engage people in the community regarding the opportunity for government contracts. 3. Kathleen Johnson, of District 4, stated $300,000 is a lot of money to spend on a study. Johnson concluded, stating she thinks staff is doing a great job, and there are other resources to create better processes before spending $300,000. 4. Dr. Darcy Schiller, of Kings Point, asked the Commission to pay attention to Tom Lauder's comments as there seems to be a conflict of interest with both Bolton and Gelin on the matter. There being no other comments, Mayor Gomez closed comments from the public. Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote, and the motion failed 3-2. Commission Placko, Commissioner Villalobos and Mayor Gomez voted no. Commissioner Bolton and Vice Mayor Gelin voted yes. 6. ORDINANCE(S) - FIRST READING None. 7. ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING None. 8. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S) None. 9. PUBLIC HEARING(S) None. 10. OTHER Ranked Choice Voting Requested by Commissioner Gelin Vice Mayor Gelin introduced David Angel, or Rank My Vote Florida, who provided a presentation and is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Vice Mayor Gelin provided a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Discussion by the Commission ensued regarding the purchase or availability of the software, the ability for the SOEs Office to support and implement the software, etc. There was no consensus to draft a resolution, on behalf of the City Commission, urging the state legislature to oppose the state's ban on ranked choice voting for municipalities. Commissioner Villalobos, Commissioner Placko and Mayor Gomez were not in favor. Commissioner Bolton and Vice Mayor Gelin were in favor. Mayor Gomez recessed the meeting at 12:54 p.m. and reconvened at 1:13 p.m. Increasing the maximum number of hours for Community Engagement Liaisons Director of Financial Services Christine Cajuste, and Director of Human Resources Lerenzo Calhoun, provided a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Discussion by the Commission ensued regarding the increase in funding necessary, job descriptions for community engagement liaisons and volunteers, considerations of the labor laws for using volunteers, using interns and how much Laura Karpaviciute was paid while she was an intern, etc. There was no consensus to have up to three (3) community engagement liaisons each to share a total of 29 hours. Commissioner Placko, Commissioner Villalobos. Vice Mayor Gelin and Mayor Gomez were not in favor. Commissioner Bolton was in favor. There was no consensus to have up to three (3) community engagement liaisons, each being authorized to work up to 29 hours. Commissioner Villalobos, Commissioner Placko, and Mayor Gomez were not in favor. Vice Mayor Gelin was in favor, and Commissioner Bolton abstained from provided his opinion. C. Discussion related to the Anti -Corruption Act Requested by Vice Mayor Gelin Vice Mayor Gelin introduced the item, and provided a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Discussion by the Commission ensued related to the City's Code of Ethics, the Broward County Code of Ethics and whether adopting an additional ordinance was necessary. The consensus of the Commission is to direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance, incorporating some of the provisions outlined from the City of Tallahassee, Florida, and bringing it forward for consideration at a future meeting. Mayor Gomez recessed the meeting at 2:36 p.m., and reconvened at 2A0 p.m. Commissioner Placko departed at 2:36 p.m. d. Establishment of a community garden Requested by Vice Mayor Gelin Vice Mayor Gelin provided a presentation, which is on file with the City Clerk's Office. Commissioner Villalobos departed at 2:46 p.m. Steven Meza, of the Democratic Environmental Caucus of Florida-Broward County Chapter, stated creating a community garden is a staple initiative of the organization this year. Meza continued stating the organization would commit to volunteering for the cause, and the benefits a community garden provides. Discussion by the Commission ensued with Director of Parks and Recreations, Greg Warner, adding details about a former community garden in the city. The consensus of the Commission was to gather additional information, and bring the item forward at a future meeting for discussion. e. City Commission questions/direction to the City Manager or the City Attorney Requested by Commissioner Bolton Commissioner Bolton did not have any questions or direction. There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor Gomez adjourned the meeting at 3:01 p.m. Minutes transcribed and submitted by City Clerk Jennifer Johnson. Je if r Johnsp, C mC r Miche I omen, ayor 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 regular City Commission meeting held Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022. 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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