HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04-13 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesREGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2022
7:00 PM
COMMISSION CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Michelle J. Gomez called the Wednesday, April 13, 2022, regular City Commission
meeting, being held in Commission Chamber to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Marlon D. Bolton, Commissioner Debra Placko, Commissioner Elvin
Villalobos, Vice Mayor Mike Gelin and Mayor Michelle J. Gomez were present.
Also present were City Manager Kathleen Gunn, City Attorney John Herin and City Clerk
Jennifer Johnson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Saul Restrepo, a member of the Tamarac Teen Council, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None.
2. CITY MANAGER REPORT
2.a Investment Report - February 2022
2.b 2022 Legislative Update:
State Representative, District 97, Dan Daley
State Representative, Dan Daley, highlighted the bills which were adopted, or not
adopted, during the 2022 Legislative Session. Daley also mentioned an upcoming
Special Legislative Session to discussion Congressional redistricting, and possibly
property insurance reform.
2.c Proclamation - Autism Awareness Month
Requested by Michael Annese, Tamarac Fire Chief
Mayor Gomez read the proclamation for the record, and presented it to Firefighter
Christopher Rodriguez-Jaile, Lieutenant Stephen McLaughlin and their families.
City Manager Gunn added that the Finance Department received the Distinguished Budget
Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association for the 24th
consecutive year. The Economic Development Office is inviting everyone to Rise Business
Expo Thursday, May 5, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Tamarac Community Center.
Lastly, Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling event will be Saturday, May 7, 2022,
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Public Services Complex on Nob Hill Road.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
City Attorney John Herin reviewed the rules and procedures applicable to public
participation.
Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public.
1. Bob Valdez of, 8281 NW 66th Terrace, Tamarac, provided a police report and
expressed his concern regarding the constant noise and disturbing behavior from the
neighbor's home. Mr. Valdez requested additional enforcement by Code Enforcement
and BSO [Broward Sheriff's Office], and that this behavior is not limited to just party
houses.
2. RoseAnn Valdes, of 8281 NW 66th Terrace, Tamarac, expressed her concern for
the neighbors consistent noise and loud music throughout all hours of the day. Valdes
also mentioned that her neighbors were intimidated by the person in question and his
behavior is of concern.
3. Sharon Reynolds, of 8270 NW 66th Terrace, Tamarac, expressed her concern for
her self and her neighbors based on the behaviors of the neighbor. Reynolds reiterated
the person in question is intimidating and the behavior has traumatized the whole
neighborhood.
4. Ron Wasserman, of 8577 Jade Drive, Tamarac, asked that every be aware of
cancer and the ravages it has on families. Wasserman explained, that on two
occasions, his home has been broken into. He asked when the City is going to do
something about the level of crime.
5. Armando Gomez, of Gainesville, Florida, stated he has been watching City
Commission meetings, and asked that each of the members be kind to one another.
He asked that they give the best of themselves, make a difference and dig deep to do
the right thing. Gomez also apologized to a member of the Commission whom he did
not recognize at a previous meeting.
6. Steve Sax, a Navy Veteran of Sunrise, Florida, stated he was escorted by Mayor
Michelle J. Gomez, for his Honor Flight over the weekend. He thanked her for the
wonderful trip, and to keep supporting the mission of Honor Flight.
7. Mel Yoder, of Kings Point, Tamarac, stated the travel soccer team item had no
backup material and the backup material for the budget item was dated 2014. He asked
that the information be more up to date. Yoder mentioned elections are coming up, and
he feels Commissioners are placing items on the agenda for sound bites and politics.
8. Patty Lynn, of 6411 NW 58th Street, Tamarac, asked if Tamarac was doing anything
for the countywide recycling program. Lynn stated she lives in Mainlands 8, and would
like to members of the Commission to keep the overnight parking restrictions in place,
because her neighborhood has significant parking challenges. Lynn also stated Tamarac
has the best staff anywhere.
9. Taneka Rene, of 5702 Malaleuca Drive, Tamarac, stated she accidentally signed up
to speak.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
4.a March 21, 2022 - Commission Workshop Minutes
4.b March 23, 2022 — Commission Meeting Minutes
4.c TR13737 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
approving replacement of the Wastewater Video Van, utilizing CUES, Inc. as a
Sole Source Direct Provider for the replacement of the wastewater video van;
authorizing an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $357,057.00 from the
appropriate accounts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date.
4.d TR13754 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
approving a Declaration of Restrictive Covenant ("DRC") for Colony West Golf
Course Hotel and Championship Course, located at 6850 NW 88th Avenue,
Tamarac, Florida; authorizing the appropriate City staff to execute said DRC;
authorizing the City Clerk to record the DRC with Broward County; providing
for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
4.e TR13760 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
approving the granting of a Perpetual Easement to Florida Power and Light for
the installation of underground electric utility facilities at Tract 27 Booster
Station Project located at 9901 NW 77th Street; authorizing the appropriate
City Officials to execute said Perpetual Easement to Florida Power and Light
for the installation of underground electric utility facilities at the Tract 27
Booster Station, 9901 NW 77th Street; authorizing and directing the City Clerk
to record said Agreement in the Public Records of Broward County; providing
for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
4.f TR13764 -A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac,
Florida, authorizing a four -week consecutive period (July 15, 2022 - August 12,
2022) during which time the City Commission will not schedule any regular
meetings pursuant to Section 4.06(1) of the City Charter; providing for
conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
4.g TR13767 — A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
authorizing the appropriate city officials to execute amendment #1 of the lease
agreement with Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation, USA to extend the lease by
12 months for 100 golf carts and one (1) beverage cart; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
City Manager, Kathleen Gunn, requested Item 10.a. be moved to the
workshop, scheduled for April 25, 2022.
Moved by Commissioner Elvin Villalobos; seconded by Commissioner Debra Placko
to Approve. Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Mayor Michelle J. Gomez, Vice Mayor Mike Gelin, Commissioner Marlon
D. Bolton, Commissioner Elvin Villalobos, and Commissioner Debra Placko
Voting Against: None
5. REGULAR AGENDA
None.
6. ORDINANCE(S) - FIRST READING
6.a TO2492 - An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
amending Ordinance 2021-031, which adopted the City of Tamarac Operating
Budget, Revenues and Expenditures, the Capital Budget, and the Financial
Policies for the Fiscal Year 2022, by increasing the total Revenues and
Expenditures by a total of $2,324,602 as detailed in Attachment A attached
hereto and summarized in Attachment B; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
City Attorney, John Herin, read the title for the record.
Director of Financial Services, Christine Cajuste, and Budget Manager, Jeff Streder,
provided a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Discussion by the Commission ensued regarding the City Planner position change.
Moved by Commissioner Marlon D. Bolton; seconded by Commissioner Elvin
Villalobos to Approve. Motion Passed: 5 - 0
Voting For: Mayor Michelle J. Gomez, Vice Mayor Mike Gelin, Commissioner Marlon
D. Bolton, Commissioner Elvin Villalobos, and Commissioner Debra Placko
Voting Against: None
6.b TO2495 - An ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac,
Florida amending Chapter 10, Article 4, entitled "Development and Design
Standards" by amending Section 10-4.10 entitled "Signs" of the City of
Tamarac Code of Ordinances, by specifically amending Section 10-4.10 (C)
entitled "Comprehensive Sign Plan (CSP)"; Section 10-4.10 (D) entitled
"General Sign Requirements"; Section 10-4.10 (E) entitled "Design criteria";
section 10-4.10(F) entitled "construction and location"; section 10-4.4 (H)
entitled "temporary Signs" and Section 10-4.10(M) entitled "Nonconforming
Signs" to provide for updated signage regulations in support of economic
development opportunities, citywide; providing for codification; providing
for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
City Attorney, John Herin, read the title for the record.
Director of Community Development, Maxine Calloway, provided details regarding the
changes made after suggestions by the Commission during the March 21, 2022,
workshop.
Discussion by the Commission ensued related to window tinting and outreach efforts
regarding the impending changes.
Moved by Commissioner Debra Placko; seconded by Commissioner Elvin Villalobos
to Approve. Motion Passed: 5 - 0
Voting For: Mayor Michelle J. Gomez, Vice Mayor Mike Gelin, Commissioner Marlon D.
Bolton, Commissioner Elvin Villalobos, and Commissioner Debra Placko
Voting Against: None
7. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
7.a TR13761 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida
approving the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP), attached hereto as
Exhibit "1", as required by the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program
Act, subsections 420.907-420.9079, Florida Statutes; and rule Chapter 67-37,
Florida Administrative Code; authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute
any necessary documents and certifications needed by the State; authorizing
the submission of the Local Housing Assistance Plan for review and approval
by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC); authorizing the
appropriate City Officials to accept the State of Florida's State Housing
Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program budget by accepting the fiscal year
2022, 2023, and 2024 allocations of the program funds to be utilized
according to the city's Local Housing Assistance Plan and housing delivery
goals chart; that the appropriate City Officials are hereby authorized to
appropriate said funds including any and all subsequent budgetary transfers
to be in accordance with proper accounting standards; providing for conflict;
providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
City Attorney, John Herin, read the title for the record.
Community Development Director, Maxine Calloway, provided a presentation, which is
on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public.
1) Taneka Rene, of 8205 Melaleuca Drive, Tamarac, asked for clarification on
finding a home first, and then applying.
2) Armando Gomez, of Gainesville, Florida, stated the real wait for approval at the
moment is the appraisal. Gomez also asked is there were any stop -gap measures
considering most people are priced out of the market.
There being no other comments from the public, Mayor Gomez, closed public
comments.
Discussion by the Commission ensued related to the type of assets an applicant can have
up to $25,000 and the expected turn -around time for the process. Calloway stated that the
maximum an applicant can have in cash, is $25,000, and we are looking at 3-4 weeks for a
turn -around time.
Moved by Commissioner Elvin Villalobos; seconded by Commissioner Debra Placko to
Approve. Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Mayor Michelle J. Gomez, Vice Mayor Mike Gelin, Commissioner Marlon D.
Bolton, Commissioner Elvin Villalobos, and Commissioner Debra Placko
Voting Against: None
Mayor Gomez recessed the meeting at 8:36 p.m. and reconvened at 8:51 p.m.
8. ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING
8.a TO2496 - An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
amending Chapter II, entitled "Administration", amending Article II, entitled
"City Commission", by specifically amending Section 2-34 entitled
"Comprehensive Procedures for City Commission Meetings" to provide in
subsection (k) "Voting Procedures" a new voting rotation; providing for
conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
City Attorney, John Herin, read the title for the record.
Mayor Gomez opened for comments from the public, there being none, closed public
comments.
Moved by Commissioner Marlon D Bolton; seconded by Vice Mayor Mike Gelin to
Approve. Motion Adopted: 4 - 1
Voting For: Mayor Michelle J. Gomez, Commissioner Marlon D. Bolton, Commissioner
Elvin Villalobos, and Commissioner Debra Placko.
Voting Against: Vice Mayor Mike Gelin
9. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S)
None.
10. OTHER
10.a Discussion and consideration of potential Charter
amendments
This item was deferred to the workshop, Monday, April 25, 2022.
10.b Discussion to adopt a participatory budgeting process in the City of
Tamarac Requested by Vice Mayor Mike Gelin
Vice Mayor Gelin requested to table the item.
10.c Direction to direct staff to establish a travel soccer team
Requested by Vice Mayor Mike Gelin
Vice Mayor Gelin requested to table the item.
10.d Discussion regarding civility among the members of the Commission
during agenda items
Requested by Commissioner Elvin Villalobos
Commissioner Villalobos asked that a portion of the meeting from Wednesday,
March 23, 2022, be played in reference to the item.
Discussion by the Commission ensued related to civility among one another, moving
beyond past behavior and not copying one another on emails to avoid a Sunshine Law
issue.
Mayor Gomez asked for consensus to abide by the City's ordinances, County ethics
rules, and the State constitution and be proper, ethical, and responsible. Commissioner
Bolton, Commissioner Placko, Commissioner Villalobos and Mayor Gomez agree to the
matter. Vice Mayor Gelin did not agree with the matter.
ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor Gomez adjourned the meeting at 9:09 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and submitted by City Clerk Jennifer Johnson.
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