HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-10-26 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesREGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2022
9:30 AM
COMMISSION CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Michelle J. Gomez called the Wednesday, October 26, 2022, City Commission meeting,
being held in Commission Chambers, to order at 9:30 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Present were Mayor Michelle J. Gomez, Vice Mayor Mike Gelin (via Teams), 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 informed the Commission a personal injury litigation matter
being handled by the League of Cities has been resolved. He stated the City had received
an appeal earlier in the week filed by a resident in response to a Code Enforcement order.
2. CITY MANAGER REPORT
2.a. Presentation of certificates to the Challenger Elementary School Winners of the
Fire Prevention Month Poster and Essay Contest
2.b. Childhood Cancer Awareness Week
2.c. Employee Service Awards
5 Years of Service
Kathleen Gunn
Arsenio Ravelo
Troy Williams, Sr._
15 Years of Service
Maricela Jimenez
25 Years of Service
Michael Rybak
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
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REPORT Good morning Mayor and City Commission...
I'd like to start by extending congratulations to our Human Resources
Director Lerenzo Calhoun and the entire Human Resources
Department!
Recently, the City of Tamarac received the Agency Award for
Excellence for a Small Agency from the International Public
Management for Human Resources Association for its exemplary
contributions to the profession.
I'd like to say thank you to the HR Team for their dedication and
commitment to providing top-notch service for all of our employees.
Well-done everyone and congratulations!
Our Parks & Recreation Department wanted to share with you some
events we have coming up:
October 28t" - we'll be hosting the very popular Halloween Hoopla at
Tamarac Park from 6 to 8 pm.
November 11t" - Please join us for our Veterans Day Ceremony where
we pay tribute to those who protect our freedom. Taking place at the
Tamarac Community Center, this free ceremony will start at 10:30am
and will include guest speakers. The Tamarac Veterans Affairs
Committee will also be collecting donations of non-perishable food,
toiletry items, socks and hand towels to help support the need of
homeless Veterans.
November 24t" - Thanksgiving morning, is our 415t Annual Tamarac
Trot 5K. This popular event begins at 7:30am here at Tamarac City
Hall. Registration is now open at www.runsiclnup.com
Tamarac Fire Rescue Benevolent will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast
this Saturday, October 29t" from 8:30am-11am at Fire Station 41, 7501
NW 88t" Avenue. There will be merchandise for sale & fire hats for
the kids. Cost is $7 per person — proceeds benefit the Tamarac
Firefighter's Benevolent which provides donations to charities, fire
fighters and families in a time of need.
Additionally, there is one week left to play Restaurant Bingo. Don't
miss your chance to win great prizes while supporting Tamarac's small
business restaurants. For game rules, a list of participating
restaurants and prizes, please visit www.flavorsoftamarac.com.
Thank you ... that concludes my report
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2.d. Investment Report — August 2022
2.e. Homeless Taskforce Update
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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) William Gofemet, 5106 Mayberry Lane, Tamarac, provided City Clerk Dillon with a
document he called a true vision for what the Woodlands could look like, which was
circulated to the Commissioners. He stated the residents were waiting for something
positive to be done, rather than a bid that makes no sense.
2) Peter Mason, Coral Springs, thanked the City for the contribution to the Chamber of
Commerce and the Chamber of Commerce Foundation to help local schools.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Mayor Gomez; seconded by Commissioner Placko to approve the Consent
Agenda.
Motion Approved: 5-0.
Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Gelin, Commissioner Bolton, Commissioner
Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: None
4.a. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing
appropriate City Officials to execute a three (3) year Microsoft Enterprise
Licensing Agreement, payable in three (3) annual installments of $217,367.12, to
be purchased from SHI International Corp, for a total three (3) year cost and
expenditure of $652,101.36; authorizing execution of associated contract
documents; authorizing expenditures from the appropriate accounts; providing
for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
4.b. TR13854 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
approving collection and disposal services of household hazardous waste;
authorizing an expenditure of funds for an amount not to exceed the Approved
Annual Budget of $84,000.00, or as amended by City Commission; Utilizing RFP
No. 06-06-18-11 solicited, awarded, and renewed by the City of Coconut Creek,
Florida as the Lead Agency for the Southeast Florida Governmental Purchasing
Cooperative Group; effective upon approval through October 23, 2024 or as
extended by the City of Coconut Creek on behalf of the Southeast Florida
Governmental Purchasing Cooperative; authorizing the proper City Officials to
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execute contract renewals; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and
providing for an effective date.
4.c. TR13859 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
authorizing the appropriate City Officials to permit the sale and consumption of
alcoholic beverages on premises on Friday, October 28 , 2022, through Sunday,
October 30, 2022 for the Saint Malachy Catholic Church Rummage Sales &
International Food Festival, located at 6200 John Horan Terrace, in accordance
with Section 10-3.5(E)(4)(a) of the City of Tamarac Land Development Code;
providing for conditions of approval; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date. TR13848 - A Resolution of the
City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida authorizing the appropriate
City Officials to apply for Complete Streets and Other Localized Initiative
Program (CSLIP) grant awards via two applications through the Broward
County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the Florida Department
of Transportation (FDOT) in an amount of approximately $2,000,000 for the
Tamarac Sports Complex Multipurpose Path & Bicycle Lane Connectivity
project and in an amount of approximately $1,000,000 for the Woodlands
Roundabout & ADA Sidewalk Gap Connectivity Project; providing for
acceptance of one or both of the awards and execution of documents upon legal
review and approval; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and
providing for an effective date.
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.a. TR13857 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
approving the renewal of the Agreement with Cigna, authorizing theappropriate
City Officials to execute the Agreement with Cigna providing for a Dental
Insurance program, and to make certain modifications to the program for
employees and retirees; providing for the continuation of the existing cost
allocation of the Dental Insurance premium between the City and employees;
providing for conflicts; 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 Placko to approve the
resolution as presented.
Mayor Gomez opened the public hearing, however seeing none, closed the public
hearing.
Director of Human Services Lerenzo Calhoun and Benefits Manager Arlene Walsh
provided a combined presentation on items 5a, 5b, 5c, and 5d, which is on file in
the City Clerk's Office.
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Vice Mayor Gelin asked the specific metrics around the wellness initiatives
discussed. Benefits Manager Walsh responded briefly. Discussion ensued
regarding incentives and an in -person approach to education regarding wellness.
Vice Mayor Gelin left the meeting at 10: 06 a.m.
Mayor Gomez thanked staff for their efforts to keep City employees educated on
wellness topics.
Motion Approved: 4-0.
Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Commissioner Bolton, Commissioner Placko, and
Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: None.
5.b. TR13858 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
approving the renewal of the Agreement with Cigna and authorizing the
appropriate City Officials to execute the Agreement with Cigna, providing for a
Voluntary Vision Insurance program, and to make certain modifications to the
program for employees and retirees; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
City Attorney Herin read the title for the record.
Moved by Commissioner Placko; seconded by Commissioner Bolton to approve
the resolution as presented.
Mayor Gomez opened the public hearing, however seeing none, closed the public
hearing.
Motion Approved: 4-0.
Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Commissioner Bolton, Commissioner Placko, and
Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: None.
5.c. TR13849 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
approving the renewal of the Agreement with Cigna authorizing the appropriate
City Officials to execute the Agreement with Cigna, providing for Administrative
Services for claims and Flexible Spending Plans and the Employee Assistance
Program, the Telehealth Connection Program and the Motivateme Value
Program, and to make certain modifications the Health Insurance program for
employees and retirees; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and
providing for an effective date.
City Attorney Herin read the title for the record.
Moved by Commissioner Placko; seconded by Commissioner Bolton to approve
the resolution as presented.
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Mayor Gomez opened the public hearing, however seeing none, closed the public
hearing.
Motion Approved: 4-0.
Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Commissioner Bolton, Commissioner Placko, and
Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: None.
5.d. TR13850 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
approving the renewal of the Agreement with Cigna, authorizing the appropriate
City Officials to execute the Agreement with Cigna, providing for Stop Loss
Insurance; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for
an effective date.
City Attorney Herin read the title for the record.
Moved by Commissioner Bolton; seconded by Commissioner Placko to approve
the resolution as presented.
Mayor Gomez opened the public hearing, however seeing none, closed the public
hearing.
Motion Approved: 4-0.
Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Commissioner Bolton, Commissioner Placko, and
Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: None.
6. ORDINANCE(S) — FIRST READING
6.a. T02513 - An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
amending Ordinance 2022-005, which amended 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 $7,164,406 as detailed in Attachment "A" attached hereto and
summarized in Attachment "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein;
providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date.
City Attorney Herin read the title for the record.
Moved by Commissioner Bolton; seconded by Commissioner Villalobos to
approve the Ordinance on first reading.
Jeff Streder, Budget Manager, provided a presentation of the FY2022 budget
amendment, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Motion Approved: 3-1.
Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Commissioner Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos.
Voting Against: Commissioner Bolton.
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7. OTHER
Ta. Ride FreeBee Program Update from City Manager
Requested by Vice Mayor Mike Gelin
Item not addressed.
7.b. Discussion regarding any updates since the implementation of the Homeless
Task Force, consideration of an added proposal to aid in the mission of stopping
homelessness in and around the City
Requested by Vice Mayor Mike Gelin
Item not addressed.
7.c. Consideration of a Resolution to the Fort Lauderdale City Commission
regarding the P3 Water Treatment Plant
Requested by Vice Mayor Mike Gelin
Item not addressed.
7.d. Status update on the drafting revisions for the following two (2) ordinances
which have been previously discussed: 1. Parking 2. Noise
Requested by Mayor Michelle J. Gomez
City Attorney Herin stated staff was working on both ordinances and anticipate
bringing them forward in December.
ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor Gomez adjourned the meeting at 10:20 a.m.
Minutes transcribed by Crysta Parkinson, Prototype, Inc. and submitted by Kimberly Dillon, City
Clerk.
Kimberly Did on, CMC
Michelle J. Gomez, Mayor
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