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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-14 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesREGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 7:00 PM COMMISSION CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER Mayor Michelle J. Gomez called the Wednesday, September 14, 2022, City Commission meeting, being held in Commission Chambers, to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present were Mayor Michelle J. Gomez, Vice Mayor Mike Gelin, Commissioner Marlon B. Bolton, Commissioner Debra Placko, and Commissioner Elvin Villalobos. Also present were City Manager Kathleen Gunn, Interim Assistant City Manager Levent Sucuoglu, City Attorney John Herin, and City Clerk Kimberly Dillon. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Gomez led the Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence. 1. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney John Herin had no report. 2. CITY MANAGER REPORT 2a Presentation by Lucdwin Luck, Southeast Florida Regional Manager with Florida Department of Financial Service. Lucdwin Luck, Southeast Florida Regional Manager with Florida Department of Financial Service provided a presentation which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. 21. 2022 — First Semi -Annual Neighborhood Beautification Awards Mayor Gomez presented the Neighborhood Beautification Awards, as follows: Commercial Properties HRI Tamarac LLC (HarborChase of Tamarac) — 6855 NW 70 Avenue Residential Properties District 1 - 2609 NW 55 Street, Janseen Meredith District 2 - 6203 Royal Poinciana Ln, James Lee McDaniel & Walter H Siwierka District 3 - 7148 NW 100 Terrace, Edward & Sandra Hernandez District 4 - 8721 NW 83 Street, Ross Berube & Lois Mason Minutes September 14, 2022 — Regular Commission Meeting Page 2 2.c. RSM Statement of Work — Colony West Project Internal Audit & Contract Compliance City Manager Kathleen Gunn reviewed the statement of work received from RSM regarding a potential forensic audit and City Attorney Herin provided additional detail. Vice Mayor Gelin asserted a Request for Proposals (RFP) be created for the audit. Discussion continued regarding next steps, the definition of a forensic audit, reasons for an examination of records, probable cause, potential criminal or civil causes of action, scope of work, and costs. Moved by Vice Mayor Gelin; seconded by Commissioner Bolton to direct staff to issue letters of interest to the accounting firms that conduct forensic audits to conduct a forensic audit of the Colony West and Rock Island Storage projects. Commissioner Placko and Mayor Gomez inquired as to whether the addition of Rock Island Storage would represent a conflict with any litigation or settlement. City Attorney Gelin stated he did not see an issue of liability, but he would suggest beginning with a forensic audit of the Colony West project as a first step. Discussion continued. Motion Failed 2-3. Voting For: Vice Mayor Gelin, Commissioner Bolton. Voting Against: Mayor Gomez, Commissioner Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos. City Manager Gunn provided a presentation of her report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. 3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION City Attorney Herin provided rules and procedures for providing public comment. Mayor Gomez opened the floor to comments from the public. 1) Russell Cormican, counsel for Members Only Management, LLC, spoke regarding item 6a. He stated his client was in ongoing argument with the City over whether or not they fit the definition of Adult Entertainment, and asserted changing the definition appeared to be directed at his client. He stated they are a longstanding business in Tamarac and have always been a safe and responsible business that was not a nuisance to the City. He requested the Commissioners vote no on the first reading of 6a. 2) William Gofernet, 5106 Mayberry Lane, Tamarac, directed comments toward Mayor Gomez regarding management of the Commission and outside interests. He asked that the Commissioners share their definition of conflict of interest. Commissioner Villalobos sought consensus to remove the speaker. Commissioner Villalobos sought consensus to remove Commissioner Bolton from the meeting. Minutes September 14, 2022 — Regular Commission Meeting Mayor Gomez called for a recess at 8:21 p.m. Mayor Gomez called the meeting to order at 8:32 P.M. Page 3 Discussion continued regarding Commissioner Villalobos' request for consensus to remove public speaker Mr. Gofernet and Commissioner Bolton from the meeting. City Attorney clarified the request to remove the member of the public and shared the rules of the Commission. Mayor Gomez polled the Commission regarding the question of removing Mr. Gofernet from the meeting due to a failure to comply with the rules applicable to public speakers. Votes were qualified with explanation on the voters position. Voting Against: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Gelin, Commissioner Bolton, and Commissioner Placko. 3) William Gofernet, 5106 Mayberry Lane, Tamarac, continued to speak regarding conflicts of interest and asked the Commissioners not get involved in other races during the election season. Moved by Commissioner Villalobos to remove Commissioner Bolton from the dais. Motion failed for lack of a second. Discussion ensued regarding rules of procedure and City Attorney Herin suggested a workshop to further discuss. 4) Eugene Eckley, 5980 NW 64t` Avenue, Tamarac, spoke regarding 10a. He discussed housing projects and distributed a copy of a related article from the Miami Dade Herald, then shared his personal experience with rent increases. 5) Ron Wasserman, 8577 Jade Drive, spoke in homage to former resident Stanley Panaman regarding service and kindness and asked that members of the community get tested for cancer. 6) Mel Yoder, Kings Point, Tamarac, stated it is obvious two (2) Commissioners refuse to participate in conducting the City's business other than to grandstand and create soundbites. He asserted the residents are tired of the behavior and ask that they resign. He shared action items and pictures to argue his case. 7) Dr. Darcy Schiller, Kings Point, Tamarac, shared her feedback regarding the City budget workshop held earlier in the week. She pointed to items which would reduce the City's budget without taking away from the streets and other services. Continuing, she asserted the City Commission should not be handling the issue of the forensic audit and addressed concerns an audit would potentially point to Commission wrongdoings. 8) Stewart Webster, Versailles Garden, addressed candidates for the Commission and stated only one (1) had the roots and skills to qualify. He asserted there was collusion Minutes September 14, 2022 — Regular Commission Meeting Page 4 and people pulling the strings before and after the election, and that candidates were relying on the voters being stupid, apathetic, and disillusioned. Commissioner Villalobos left the dais at 9:07 p.m. Commissioner Villalobos returned to the dais at 9:09 p.m. Additional public comment was received via email and is on file in the City Clerk's Office. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Vice Mayor Gelin pulled items 4f and 4p from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Commissioner Bolton pulled item 4n. Moved by Commissioner Bolton; seconded by Vice Mayor Gelin to approve the Consent Agenda items 4a through 4e, 4g through 4m, and 4o. Motion Approved: 5-0. Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Gelin, Commissioner Bolton, Commissioner Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: None 4a Approval of the June 22, 2022, Meeting Minutes 4.b. Approval of the July 13, 2022, Meeting Minutes 4.c. Approval of the August 24, 2022, Executive Session Minutes 4.d. Approval of the August 29, 2022, Executive Session Minutes 4.e. TR13824 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and The City of Tamarac for Surtax -Funded Municipal Transportation Project: Fire Station 15 Emergency Vehicle Preemption Signal/TAMA014 (ILA), attached hereto as Exhibit "1"; authorizing the appropriate City officials to take any and all actions necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Item 4p was addressed prior to Item 4f. 41 TR13830 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the interlocal agreement between Broward County and the City of Tamarac for surtax -funded municipal transportation project: Milling, Paving, and Resurfacing of Public Roads/BC-TAM-FY2020- 00001, attached hereto as Exhibit "1"; authorizing the appropriate City officials to take any and all actions necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Herin read the title for the record. Minutes September 14, 2022 — Regular Commission Meeting Page 5 Moved by Vice Mayor Gelin; seconded by Commissioner Villalobos to approve the resolution as presented. Vice Mayor Gelin asked for clarification on how much of the cost of street paving was coming from the surtax and how much was coming from the City. City Manager Gunn stated she would follow up with the information requested. Motion Approved: 5-0. Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Gelin, Commissioner Bolton, Commissioner Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: None. 4.g. TR13819 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the city of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the renewal of General Liability, Automobile Liability, Automobile Physical Damage, Workers' Compensation, and Property Lines of coverage including any endorsements with The Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (FMIT) for a one (1) year period beginning October 1, 2022 at a cost of $1,124,804 and payment of any increase resulting from the annual premium audit; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. 4.h. TR13843 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the city of Tamarac, Florida, approving Change Order No. 1 to Task Authorization no. 19-17D, approved by City Commission of the City of Tamarac via Resolution Number R-2019-45 on June 12, 2019 and authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute Change Order #1 with Eckler Engineering, Inc., to provide Professional Engineering Services for additional Construction Administration on the Tract 27 Booster Station Upgrade Project in the amount of $7,580.00, in accordance with the City's Consulting Engineering Agreement as authorized by Resolution No. R-2016-80, for an amount not to exceed $7,580.00; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to administer the Contract; authorizing any necessary budget transfer or appropriation for said purpose to be included in a future Budget Amendment pursuant to F.S. 166.241(2) for the purpose of receiving a credit in the amount of $7,580.00 from C&I Construction and Design and applying it to the cost for additional Professional Engineering Services to be provided by Eckler Engineering, Inc.; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. 4.i. TR13824 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the city of Tamarac, Florida, approving the purchase of two hundred (200) Lenovo computers, including docking stations and components, from Lenovo, at a total cost of $284,603.10; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the intent of this resolution; authorizing appropriations in the amount not to exceed $150,923.10 to be included in a future budget amendment pursuant to F.S. 166.241(2); authorizing expenditures from the appropriate accounts; Minutes September 14, 2022 — Regular Commission Meeting Page 6 providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. 4 j. TR13832 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the city of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to approve and adopt the City of Tamarac Transit 2022 Title VI Program Plan; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. 4.k. TR13837 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the city of Tamarac, Florida, approving a Broward Sheriffs 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 anamount not to exceed $107,000 in FY23, October 1, 2022-September 30, 2023; approving funding from the appropriate Parks and Recreation accounts; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. 4.1 TR13841 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the city of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate city officials to apply for a Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) grant via an application through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for the Caporella Park enhancement project; providing for a one- to-one match not to exceed $200,000 in local funds in the event of approval of the application; providing for acceptance of the award and execution of necessary documents following legal review; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. 4mL TR13842 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the city of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to apply for a Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) grant via an application through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for the Caporella Aquatic Center Sprayground project; providing for a one-to-one match not to exceed $200,000 in local funds in the event of approval of the application; providing for acceptance of the award and execution of necessary documents following legal review; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date 4.n. TR13793 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the city of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute an agreement with Clairmont Neighborhood Association, Inc. for the City through Broward County Sheriffs Office to exercise jurisdictional authority for traffic control and enforcement within the property of the Clairmont Neighborhood Association, Inc.; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Minutes September 14, 2022 — Regular Commission Meeting Page 7 City Attorney Herin read the title for the record. Moved by Mayor Gomez; seconded by Commissioner Bolton to approve the resolution as presented. Commissioner Bolton asked about City jurisdiction over private roads inTamarac. Neysa Herrera, Assistant to the City Manager, shared information regarding similar agreements with other privately -owned communities and City Attorney Herin provided additional detail regarding the parameters of traffic enforcement. Vice Mayor Gelin asked whether the Broward Sheriffs Office (BSO) would be able to take on the contract, as the most recent report stated they were understaffed. Lieutenant Mark Cooper, BSO, explained there were no costs associated with the agreement and described efforts to correct the staff shortage. Commissioner Bolton asserted he had an issue with sending BSO into a 55+ community to issue traffic citations, but younger people speeding through the neighborhood should be cited. Commissioner Villalobos asked for clarification that the Homeowners Association had requested the agreement itself. Assistant to the City Manager Herrera confirmed this was correct. Motion Approved: 5-0. Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Gelin, Commissioner Bolton, Commissioner Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: None. 4.o. TR13840 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the city of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to submit a grant application for the Broward Boating Improvement program through the Broward County Marine Advisory committee for the construction of the Caporella Park non -motorized boat launch and dock for grant funding in the amount of $55,000; providing for a match in local funds in an amount not to exceed $13,750 in the event of approval of the grant application; providing for acceptance of the award and execution of necessary documents pending legal review; providing for conflicts; providing for severability, and providing for an effective date. Item 4p was addressed out of order. 4.p. TR13844 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, urging the Biden Administration to extend temporary protected status ("TPS") designation for Hondurans and to declare a new initial TPS designation date for Hondurans; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providingfor an effective date. City Attorney Herin read the title for the record. Minutes September 14, 2022 — Regular Commission Meeting Page 8 Moved by Vice Mayor Gelin; seconded by Commissioner Bolton to approve the resolution as presented. Vice Mayor Gelin shared comments regarding the importance of the resolution and read from related letters. Motion Approved: 5-0. Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Gelin, Commissioner Bolton, Commissioner Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: None. 5. REGULAR AGENDA Items 8b, 8a, 9a, and 10b were addressed prior to Item 6a. 6. ORDINANCE(S) — FIRST READING 6.a. T02514 - 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" by amending Article 6 entitled "Rules of Construction and Definitions, "by specifically amending Section 10-6.2, entitled "Use Categories and Use Types Defined", and Section 10-6.3, entitled "Other Terms Defined", to provide definitions for certain "Adult Entertainment Uses" identified in the city's land development code; providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Herin read the title for the record. Moved by Commissioner Villalobos; seconded by Commissioner Placko to approve the Ordinance on first reading. Community Development Director Maxine Calloway provided a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Commissioner Bolton inquired regarding the potential impact on Members Only Management, LLC. Discussion continued. Vice Mayor Gelin asked about inclusion of massage parlors in the adult entertainment definitions. Community Development Director Calloway outlined the requirements under the business tax receipt and special exception use. Vice Mayor Gelin expressed concern with the timing of the update to definitions and potential impact on an existing business. Discussion continued regarding changes to Code. Motion Approved: 4-1. Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Commissioner Bolton, Commissioner Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: Vice Mayor Gelin. Minutes September 14, 2022 — Regular Commission Meeting Page 9 7. PUBLIC HEARING(S) Mayor Gomez called for a recess at 10:13 p.m. Mayor Gomez called the meeting to order at 10:26 p.m. 8. ORDINANCE(S) — SECOND READING &a. T02786 - An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, adopting amendments to the comprehensive plan, with changes, amending, the future land use element, infrastructure element, conservation element, intergovernmental coordination element, and capital improvements element of the city of Tamarac's comprehensive plan, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" consistent with the south Florida Water Management District Water Supply Facilities Work Plan for the City of Tamarac; adopting with changes, and authorizing transmittal of the 2021 Ten Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan attached hereto as Exhibit 111311 and comprehensive plan amendments to the Department of Economic Opportunity and other agencies as required by Florida Statutes 163.3184(3) providing for inclusion in the comprehensive plan; providing for conflict; providing for severability; and, providing for an effective date. City Attorney Herin read the title for the record. Moved by Mayor Gomez; seconded by Commissioner Villalobos to adopt the Ordinance on second reading. Motion Approved: 5-0. Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Gelin, Commissioner Bolton, Commissioner Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: None. Item 8b was addressed out of order. 8.b. T02507 - An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending Chapter 10, Article 3, of the City of Tamarac Land Development Code, entitled Use Regulations, amending Section 10-3.2, entitled Table of Allowed Uses, lifting zoning in progress on medical marijuana dispensary facilities and pharmacies by specifically amending Table 10-3.1, entitled Allowed Uses to permit medical marijuana dispensaries and pharmacies in the MU-N (Mixed Use Neighborhood) and NC (Neighborhood Commercial) zoning districts, subject to special exception approval; providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Herin read the title for the record. Moved by Commissioner Villalobos; seconded by Vice Mayor Gomez to adopt the Ordinance on second reading. Minutes September 14, 2022 — Regular Commission Meeting Mayor Gomez opened the public hearing. Page 10 Logan Opsahl, Orlando, spoke on behalf of his client, Sunnyside, a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center with 50 locations across the State. He stated the business had relied on a zoning verification letter which confirmed medical marijuana as a use by permit which was provided by the City in February, prior to the Zoning in Progress. He reviewed the timeline of the company's process to lease a location in Tamarac and asked that the Commission consider the business exempt from the Ordinance due to its previously submitted building permit. Mayor Gomez closed the public hearing. Commissioner Villalobos expressed concern regarding becoming a city of dispensaries. Discussion continued regarding pending applications, the process for granting an exemption, and due diligence. Community Development Director Calloway and City Attorney Herin clarified that upon passage, the Ordinance would require a special exception process for the application referenced. Vice Mayor Gelin asked questions of Attorney Opsahl regarding the process in other communities and the timeline in Tamarac. Attorney Opsahl and Community Development Director Calloway explained responded as appropriate. Discussion continued regarding the Code in relation to exemptions, special exceptions, and grandfather clauses to Ordinances. City Attorney Herin asserted the application could not be grandfathered as the use does not currently exist. Commissioner Bolton commented on the original placement of the Zoning in Progress and asserted it was unfair to Sunnyside. Motion Approved: 3-2. Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Gelin, and Commissioner Placko. Voting Against: Commissioner Bolton and Commissioner Villalobos. Item 9a was addressed out of order. 9. OUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S) 9.a. TB058 — Board Order Approving/Denying Variance for Sonny's The Carwash Factory - 5870 N. Hiatus Road, Tamarac, Florida 33321. Jennifer Ronneburger, designated agent for the property owner, Westpoint Business Center, LLC filed an application with the City of Tamarac, Department of Community Development seeking approval of Sign Variances. City Attorney Herin read the title for the record. Moved by Mayor Gomez; seconded by Commissioner Villalobos to hear the item. Minutes September 14, 2022 — Regular Commission Meeting Page 11 City Attorney Herin outlined the City's procedures regarding Quasi -Judicial proceedings. He confirmed the public notice items were met for item 9a and City Clerk Kimberly Dillon swore in those wishing to provide testimony. City Attorney Herin asked for any ex-parte disclosures. Commissioner Bolton stated he may have had a conversation with someone related to Sonny's Car Wash. Jennifer Ronneburger, designated agent for Westpoint Business Center, LLC, provided a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Mayor Gomez opened the public hearing, however seeing none, closed the public hearing. Moved by Commissioner Bolton; seconded by Commissioner Placko to approve the Board Order with the condition as recommended by staff. Motion Approved: 5-0. Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Gelin, Commissioner Bolton, Commissioner Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos. Moved by Vice Mayor Gelin; seconded by Commissioner Bolton that item 1 Ob be heard next and that a representative of Ride FreeBee be allowed to give a presentation during that discussion. Motion Approved: 5-0. Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Gelin, Commissioner Bolton, Commissioner Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos. Moved by Mayor Gomez•, seconded by Vice Mayor Gelin to that all items on the agenda be heard. Motion Approved: 5-0. Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Gelin, Commissioner Bolton, Commissioner Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos. 10. OTHER 10a Tools to Address Affordable Housing Crisis: 1. Amend Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) to include rental strategy to address Affordable Housing Crisis. 2. Create a program to use funds to assist those households whose rental increase exceeds five (5) percent from the start of COVID-19. 3. Affirm or add, if necessary, the ability to use funds provided by City to pay for Condo Association assessments and fees as necessary. Requested by Mayor Michelle I Gomez Minutes September 14, 2022 — Regular Commission Meeting Page 12 Mayor Gomez provided a brief overview of the item. She discussed her work on the Affordable Housing Coalition of Broward County and asked the Commission to consider directing staff to move forward with a list of potential options to assist residents and address the affordable housing crisis. Discussion ensued on the best tools to support local renters and potential implementation of programs. Commissioner Placko stated that she supported the changes, and noted that in the meantime, when Commissioners and staff come across residents experiencing these issues, they are being directed to existing County support services. Commissioner Bolton stated that was his desire to transfer the seat on the Affordable Housing Committee from himself to Mayor Gomez. He asked that a Resolution be brought forward at the next meeting. Vice Mayor Gelin asserted he had been told the need in the City was for market rate housing, as enough affordable housing exists. Community Development Director Calloway discussed the current housing crisis and rapid changes in housing over the past two (2) years. City Attorney Herin provided additional information regarding potential preemption on the State level, including inclusionary zoning and concessions to developers. Consensus was given to direct staff to take a comprehensive look at tools to address the affordable housing crisis in Tamarac. Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Gelin, Commissioner Bolton, Commissioner Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos. 10.b. Approval to start a pilot program with Ride FreeBee to enhance transportation services, public safety, green initiatives and promote local small businesses in the City of Tamarac. Requested by Vice Mayor Mike Gelin Vice Mayor Gelin provided a brief overview of the item. Claudia Miro, FreeBee, provided a presentation on the service, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Commissioner Bolton asked about competition for ridership between transportation options. Ms. Miro stated FreeBee would analyze the routes available and present a plan on how best to enhance what is existing with additional options, rather than competing with other modes of transportation. Discussion continued regarding existing FreeBee communities, the proposed pilot program, customization options, Minutes September 14, 2022 — Regular Commission Meeting Page 13 Mayor Gomez stated she liked the impact of the program on getting people off the roadways, and asked questions regarding research conducted on the City and cost. She asserted the community's varied population should be considered when creating a proposal. City Attorney Herin explained there may be a requirement to seek competitive bids, and stated staff would need to do additional leg work before outlining a potential path forward. Commissioner Placko stated she could see programs like this implemented in the future, but also that she did not want to risk issues with the existing bus service residents are used to or conflicts with existing funding. Discussion continued regarding potential timelines, procurement, budget implications, and piggy -back contract options of a last -mile transportation program such as FreeBee. City Manager Gunn stated she believed there was clear consensus to direct staff to begin investigating the FreeBee pilot program and report back as soon as possible. Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Gelin, Commissioner Bolton, Commissioner Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor Gomez adjourned the meeting at 12:35 a.m. Minutes transcribed by Crysta Parkinson, Prototype, Inc. and submitted by Kimberly Dillon, City Clerk. �ki'ylyll'.kku ,. J Kimberly Dillon, CMC Michelle J. 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