HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05-11 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesREGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2022
7:00 PM
COMMISSION CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Michelle J. Gomez called the Wednesday, May 11, 2022, City Commission meeting, being held in
Commission Chambers, to order at 7:00 p.m.
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Present were Mayor Michelle J. Gomez, Vice Mayor Mike Gelin, Commissioner Marlon B. Bolton arrived
at 7:04 p.m., Commissioner Debra Placko, and Commissioner Elvin Villalobos.
Also present were City Manager Kathleen Gunn, Assistant City Manager Levent Sucuoglu, City Attorney
John Herin, and Acting City Clerk Kimberly Dillon.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Placko led the Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence.
1. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None.
2. CITY MANAGER REPORT
2.a. Proclamation - Home Fire Sprinkler Week
Requested by Tommy Demopoulos, Fire Inspector
Mayor Gomez read the proclamation for the record and presented it to Tommy
Demopoulos, Fire Inspector.
2.b.Proclamation - Public Works Week
Requested by John Doherty, Acting Public Services Director
Mayor Gomez read the proclamation for the record and presented it to John Doherty,
Acting Public Services Director, who accepted on behalf of his department.
Commissioner Bolton left the meeting at 7:08 p.m. and returned at 7:09 p.m.
City Manager also reported that PAROT foundation donated a retire flag box to the city and that
box is located at Mainlands Park; while construction is underway at Veterans Park the retire flag
box is temporarily located at Tamarac Park; movie in the park at on Friday, May 13, 2022; 2022
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Bicycle Rodeo event; Operation Swim at the Caporella Sport Complex and the Memorial Day
ceremony moved to Tamarac Community Center.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
City Attorney John Herin provided rules and procedures for providing public comment. Mayor
Gomez opened the floor to comments from the public.
1) Carol Mendelson, of 8021 NW 72 d Street, Tamarac, expressed her condolences to
Commissioner Placko on her loss. She spoke regarding a change in perspective since the last
Commission meeting and commended the Commissioners who continue to show
professionalism and respect. She stated in the spirit of collaboration, she was asking that the
Commissioners do their due diligence for the good of the city in completing their jobs. She
encouraged residents to vote on November 8.
2) Darcy Schiller, of Kings Point, asked the Commissioners what they are doing to represent the
City of Tamarac and inquired as to the City Attorney's understanding of Robert's Rules of
Order. She addressed the November 8 election and stated she hoped the appropriate people
would be voted in.
3) Rudy Delgado, 8307 NW 57" Court, Tamarac, spoke on the administration in his Homeowners'
Association (HOA) and expressed concern regarding the lack of elections. He stated he had
been told the City of Tamarac does not get involved in HOA elections, but it was his belief the
city was in support of the board if they did not help in restoring the rights of the residents.
4) Steve Webster, no address given, spoke regarding the political and financial interests of those
involved in positions of power within the community. He stated there was approximately one
(1) month before candidate registration closes for the Commission election in November.
5) Ron Wasserman, of 8577 Jade Drive, Tamarac, discussed the importance of community
involvement in the fight against cancer and encouraged residents to be tested. He stated
those who had spoken before him want to be involved in the community and want the best
for Tamarac. He asked the City of Tamarac and the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) to focus on
the things they can do and address issues which leave residents disenchanted. He thanked
the Tamarac Fire Department for their efforts.
6) Rose Grove, 5907 NW 691h Avenue, Tamarac, asked for the City's definition of an easement.
She discussed signage and pebbles placed in the canal and asserted Code Enforcement had
told her there was not an issue. She noted another homeowner had tires in the easement and
asked that violations be followed through on. Mayor Gomez stated Commissioner Placko
would be in contact with Ms. Grove to discuss her concerns.
7) Patti Lynn, 6411 NW 58th Street, Tamarac, offered her condolences to Commissioner Placko
on her loss. She discussed the upcoming monthly meeting of the Broward Women's Coalition,
explaining the organization is free to join and provides resources to veterans. Continuing, she
addressed on street parking at night and encouraged that the law be enforced. She stated she
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hoped the City's involvement in the sealing and expungement workshop had been canceled
and argued the City should not be associated with the sponsors.
8) Alexandra Alvarez, 9299 Chambers Street, Tamarac, discussed her work with students with
autism and requested that the City consider moving the time of their second monthly
Commission meeting to make it more accessible to working residents and the growing youth
population.
9) Sally James, 8231 NW 68`h Avenue, Tamarac, agreed with Ms. Alvarez's comments and asked
the Commission to consider moving the second meeting back to the evening. She stated
Tamarac is getting younger, and fewer people can attend day meetings. Continuing, she
congratulated the City on a successful hazardous material collection the previous week and a
great event with a Billy Joel cover band at the Sports Complex.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Mayor Gomez; seconded by Commissioner Placko to Approve. Motion Approved: 5-0.
Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Gelin, Commissioner Bolton, Commissioner Placko, and
Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: None
4.a. April 25, 2022 — City Commission Workshop Minutes
4.b. TR13758 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding
ITB No. 22-13B to Tropic Fence, Inc. for Security Gate Operator Equipment Replacement
(Phase 1); authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute a fixed price contract
between Tropic Fence, Inc. and the City of Tamarac for the turnkey replacement of gate
operator equipment at seven (7) security gates within the City in the lump sum amount of
$122,888.00, a contingency of $12,289.00 (10%), for permits and other unforeseen needs,
will be added to the project account for a total project budget of $135,177.00; authorizing
appropriations in the amount not to exceed $17,000.00 to be included in a future budget
amendment pursuant to F.S. 166.241(2), authorizing expenditures from the appropriate
accounts, authorizing the City Manager or her designee to make changes and issue change
orders in accordance with the thresholds and provisions delineated in section 6-1470)(2)
of the Tamarac Procurement Code; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and
providing for an effective date.
4.c. TR13762 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving
the use of the National Association of State Procurement Officials ("NASPO") State of
Iowa Agreement Number 19101 as adopted and authorized by the State of Florida
Department of Management Services as Agreement #25172500-19-ACS for tires, tubes
and services — NASPO ValuePoint; effective upon approval through March 31, 20214, or as
extended by NASPO; authorizing the appropriate city officials to approve expenditures for
tires used by various city departments annually from authorized vendors, including, but
not limited to TireSoles of Broward, Inc.; authorizing the appropriate city officials to
execute contract extensions as authorized by the lead agency; authorizing expenditures
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from the appropriate accounts not to exceed the approved annual budget for said
purpose; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
4.d. TR13773 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, in support
of the City of Oakland Park's N.W. 21 Avenue Improvement Project which includes
installation of medians, widening of current bicycle lanes, installation of solid/continuous
green bicycle lanes, narrowing of the vehicular travel lanes, installation of irrigation
sleeves, and milling and resurfacing of the roadway, the project limits are from N.W. 26th
Street to Commercial Blvd; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing
for an effective date.
4.e. TR13775 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving
the 2022 Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and City of
Tamarac providing for division and distribution of the proceeds from the Broward County
additional three -cent Local Option Gas Tax on Motor Fuel Ordinance; authorizing the
appropriate City Officials to execute the 2022 Amendment to Interlocal Agreement;
providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
4.f. TR13776 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving
the 2022 Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and City of
Tamarac providing for division and distribution of the proceeds from the Broward County
additional fifth -cent Local Option Gas Tax on Motor Fuel for Transit; authorizing the
appropriate City Officials to execute the 2022 Amendment to Interlocal Agreement;
providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
4.g. TR13778 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving
the reciprocal use agreement between the City of Tamarac and the School Board of
Broward County, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute the
reciprocal use agreement to provide reciprocal use of City and School Board facilities for a
term of five (5) years, commencing on June 3, 2022 and expiring June 2, 2027; providing
for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
REGULAR AGENDA
6. ORDINANCE(S) — FIRST READING
6.a. T02497 - An Ordinance for the Commission's consideration, modification and/or adoption
entitled: An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, calling an
election amending the City Charter to be held Tuesday, November 8, 2022; providing for
submission to the electors for approval or disapproval proposed amendments to the City
Charter, such Charter amendment concerning the manner in which the City selects an
auditor to perform the statutorily mandated independent annual audit; providing for
requisite ballot language; providing for procedure for balloting; providing for notice;
providing for related matters; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing
for inclusion in the Charter; and an effective date.
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City Attorney John Herin read the title for the record.
Moved by Commissioner Placko; seconded by Commissioner Villalobos to approve the
Ordinance on first reading.
City Attorney Herin outlined the proposed amendment to the Charter, explaining the
proposal had stemmed from a discussion at a recent Commission Workshop and was
intended to align the Charter with changes to State law.
Discussion by the Commission and City Attorney ensued regarding additional language
changes to address while bringing the modifications to the voters, including procedure
for removal of the City Manager, City Attorney, and department heads; involvement in
hiring by the Commission; and language to make the document gender neutral.
Mayor Gomez called for a recess at 7:55 p.m.
Mayor Gomez called the meeting to order at 8:01 p.m.
Mayor Gomez reviewed each recommendation to determine which language updates had
the consensus of the Commission prior to second reading. City Attorney Herin provided
additional detail and discussion continued.
Commissioner Villalobos requested the roll be called for consensus on the items with no
discussion. Mayor Gomez conducted a roll call and the request failed 3-2.
Voting For: Mayor Gomez and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: Vice Mayor Gelin,
Commissioner Bolton, Commissioner Placko.
Discussion continued regarding the line items within the Ordinance, the proposed
addendums, as well as logistical and legal concerns surrounding Charter ballot questions.
Commissioner Placko and Commissioner Villalobos accepted a friendly amendment to
include language changes to Sections 2.01, 5.02b, 5.04a, 6.02, 7.09, 7.14, 10.01, 11.01,
12.10, 12.2, 14.01, and to add a Section titled Definitions, and to remove changes to
Section 4.01. Changes will be made between first and second reading.
Motion Approved as amended: 3-2.
Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Commissioner Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting
Against: Vice Mayor Gelin and Commissioner Bolton.
6.b. T02500 - An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending
Chapter Nine "Health, Sanitation and Nuisances", Article III "Noise", Section 9089 "Radios,
Other Devices Casting Sounds Upon Public Places" and Section 9-95 "Enforcement" to
provide for easier enforcement of, and enhanced penalties for violations of the City's
noise regulations; providing for conflicts; providing for scrivener's errors, severability; and
providing for an effective date.
City Attorney John Herin read the title for the record.
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City Attorney Herin explained the intent of the Ordinance was to provide for enhanced
enforcement of noise violations and mirror language found in the Code Enforcement
Statute for consistency.
Moved by Commissioner Placko; seconded by Commissioner Bolton to approve the
Ordinance on first reading with correction to scrivener's errors.
Discussion ensued regarding the determination of noise levels when responding to a noise
complaint, recent increase in noise issues, and the authority of Code Enforcement. City
Attorney Herin responded to Commission questions regarding the language proposed.
Commissioner Bolton suggested a listening session to obtain public input on the
Ordinance. Motion by Commissioner Bolton to table the item failed for lack of a second.
Consensus was for staff to make changes between first and second reading based on
Commission discussion.
Motion: 5-0.
Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Gelin, Commissioner Bolton, Commissioner Placko,
and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: None
Mayor Gomez called for a recess at 9:35 p.m.
Mayor Gomez called the meeting to order at 9:51 p.m.
7. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
8. ORDINANCE(S) — SECOND READING
9. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S)
10. OTHER
10.a. Approval of Social Justice Wall Conceptual Design
George Gadson, Art Consultant, made a presentation sharing the conceptual design for
the Social Justice Wall by artist Michael Parker. Discuss ensued regarding the historical
figures represented in the piece and protection of completed art installations. Consensus
was to approve the design.
10.b. Sprinklers and school hours
Requested by Commissioner Elvin Villalobos
Commission Villalobos introduced the item, and discussion by the Commission ensued.
Consensus was to adjust the time to 5 p.m.
10.c. An ordinance on banning vendor contribution
Requested by Commissioner Elvin Villalobos
Commission Villalobos introduced the item and requested consensus to ban City vendors
from contributing to Political Action Committees (PACs) associated with Commission
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candidates and to penalize those found to be contributing. Discussion ensued and
Commissioner Villalobos pulled the item.
10.d. Request to repeal City Code Section 2-425(3) Fixed Expense Account
Requested by Mayor Michelle J. Gomez
Mayor Gomez introduced the item, and discussion by the Commission ensued regarding
the expense accounts and the recommendations of the Office of Inspector General (OIG)
report.
Consensus not to repeal City Code Section 2-425(3). Voting For: Mayor Gomez and
Commissioner Placko. Voting Against: Vice Mayor Gelin, Commissioner Bolton, and
Commissioner Villalobos.
Discussion continued.
Consensus to repeal City Code Section 2-425(3). Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor
Gelin, Commissioner Bolton, Commissioner Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting
Against: None.
10.e. Discussion, Motion, and Direction to Staff — Travel Budget
Requested by Commissioner Elvin Villalobos
Commission Villalobos introduce the item, and discussion by the Commission ensued.
Mayor Gomez asked that the item be discussed during budget hearings.
ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor Gomez adjourned the meeting at 10:53 p.m.
Minutes transcribed by Crysta Parkinson, Prototype, Inc. and submitted by Kimberly Dillon, Acting City
Clerk.
Kimberly Dillon, CIVIC
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Michelle J. Gomez, Mayor