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Home My WebLink About2023-04-12 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesREGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2023 7:00 PM COMMISSION CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER Mayor Michelle J. Gomez called the Wednesday, April 12, 2023, City Commission meeting, being held in Commission Chambers, to order at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present were Mayor Michelle J. Gomez, Vice Mayor Marlon D. Bolton, Commissioner Kicia Daniel, Commissioner Morey Wright Jr., and Commissioner Elvin Villalobos. Also present were City Manager Levent Sucuoglu, Assistant City Manager Maxine Calloway, City Attorney Hans Ottinot, and City Clerk Kimberly Dillon. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Elvin Villalobos led the Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence. 1. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney Ottinot had no report. 2. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Sucuoglu announced that Captain Jeremiah Cooper had been named the next Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) District Chief for the City of Tamarac, effective April 8, 2023. Captain Cooper spoke briefly, thanking staff and his family and noting he looked forward to working to move Tamarac forward. City Manager Sucuoglu provided a presentation of his report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. 2.a. Autism Awareness Month Proclamation Requested by Fire Chief Mike Annese 2.b. Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation Requested by Commissioner Daniel 2.c. Investment Report — January 2023 3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mayor Gomez opened the floor to comments from the public. Minutes April 12, 2023 — Regular Commission Meeting Page 2 1) Patti Lynn, Mainlands, Tamarac, congratulated Captain Cooper on his promotion. She commented on commercial vehicles in residential areas, noting that the rules had been ignored recently. She asserted parking on the street degrades a neighborhood. 2) Robert Alfonzo, Tamarac, spoke regarding the Commission car allowance. He stated the allowance was not fair as no proof of travel was required. He asserted expense reports should be required moving forward, and noted apps exist for this purpose. He played a recording of Commissioner Wright stating he would support a change to the car allowance, and stated he hoped Commissioner Wright would honor his commitment. 3) Robert Barish, 7555 NW 99t' Avenue, Tamarac, stated he had received a message from Mayor Gomez that his issue was resolved. He expressed his appreciation. Mayor Gomez stated it was a team effort, and that she would follow up with Mr. Barish the following day. 4) Dr. Kate Johnson, Mainlands, Tamarac, thanked the Commission for recognizing Autism Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month. She stated it is also Sexual Assault Awareness Month and asked that be recognized at the next meeting. Continuing, Dr. Johnson addressed inappropriate behavior of guest attorneys presenting on behalf of their clients. She asked that, in an effort to cut expenses, the Commission direct the City Manager to investigate the cost of inside legal counsel rather than an outside firm. She spoke against the car allowances briefly and stated the number of Community Liaisons in the budget was absurd. 5) Carol Mendelson, Woodmont, Tamarac, stated she had spoken before the Commission many times and received no follow up or response. She highlighted the number of seniors in Tamarac living alone and discussed a lifesaving tool which would give first responders access to a home in an emergency and encouraged the City to take a leadership role in implementing an initiative. She suggested ways to find funding in the City's budget to provide the tool to residents. Mayor Gomez explained Tamarac Fire Rescue was already in the process of making communities aware of the program. 6) Ronald Wasserman, 8577 J Drive, Tamarac, spoke regarding the importance of breast and colon cancer screenings. He commented on a recent incident and the importance of City employees having respect for the residents. 4. CONSENT AGENDA City Manager Sucuoglu stated there were no changes to the agenda. Moved by Mayor Gomez; seconded by Commissioner Villalobos to approve the Consent Agenda. Minutes April 12, 2023 — Regular Commission Meeting Page 3 Motion Approved: 5-0. Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel, Commissioner Wright, and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: None. 4.a. Approval of the February 27, 2023, Strategic Planning Workshop Minutes 4.b. Approval of the March 8, 2023, Regular Commission Meeting Minutes 4.c. TR13910 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing a four -week consecutive period (July 16, 2023 - August 13, 2023) 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.d. TR13887 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, appointing members to the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Board, the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, the Planning Board, the Public Art Committee, the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Commission on the Status of Women (RBG) and the Sister Cities Committee. one member appointed to each board or committee by District 4 Commissioner to serve terms concurrent with the appointing commission member or until such time new appointments are made; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. 4.e. TR13914 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, appointing members to the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Board, the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, the Planning Board, the Public Art Committee, the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Commission on the Status of Women (RBG) and the Sister Cities Committee. one member appointed to each board or committee by the Mayor -at -Large to serve terms concurrent with the appointing commission member or until such time new appointments are made; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. 4.f. TR13915 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, appointing one (1) to the Public Art Committee and one (2) to the Parks & Recreation Board 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. 4.g. TR13904 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the purchase of certain new and replacement vehicles utilizing competitive procurement methods and current agreements available for cooperative purchase at the time of purchase, including, but not limited to, Agreements awarded by the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Contract No. Minutes April 12, 2023 — Regular Commission Meeting Page 4 FSA22-VEH20.0: Heavy Trucks & Buses and Contract No. FSA22-VEL30.0 Pursuit, Administrative & Other Vehicles; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to select, approve, and award the purchase of said vehicles utilizing current Agreements available for cooperative purchase at the time of purchase in the best interest of the City; authorizing expenditures in a cumulative amount not to exceed $554,852.00 from the appropriate accounts for all vehicles; authorizing an appropriation to the Utility Fund not to exceed $7,000.00 which will be included in a future budget amendment pursuant to F.S. 166.241(7); providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. 4.h. TR13916 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, ratifying expenditures for FY23 and authorizing approval of annual fiscal year expenditures of up to $68,120.18 for FY23, for purchases and equipment service contracts payment for Stryker Medical Corporation which is a sole source authorized provider for Stryker Power Load Systems and LUCAS chest compression units utilized on all rescue units effect upon passage of this Resolution through September 30, 2023; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. 41 TR13917 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, requesting approval for the purchase of sixty (60) portable APX Next Motorola radios and ten (10) mobile APX85005 Motorola radios and miscellaneous equipment from Motorola Communications for Tamarac Fire Rescue utilizing State of Florida Agreement No. 43190000- 22-NASPO-ACS through NASPO ValuePoint Contract #00318; the portable and mobile radios and miscellaneous equipment total purchase priced at a not to exceed cost of $637,851.78. The purchase agreement with Motorola Communications will be effective upon passage of this resolution; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to approve services/subscriptions renewal options; providing for conflicts; providing for scrivener errors; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. 4.j. TR13922 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the award of Request for Proposal Number 23-07R, and execution of an agreement between the City of Tamarac and Alta Planning + Design, Inc., attached hereto as Exhibit "4" and incorporated herein; for professional services to complete the drafting of the Multi Modal Transportation Connectivity Master Plan for the City of Tamarac for a contract term effective upon contract award through May 15, 2024, for an amount not to exceed One Hundred Nineteen Thousand, Eight Hundred Seventy Three Dollars and Zero Cents ($119,873.00); providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Minutes April 12, 2023 — Regular Commission Meeting Page 5 4.k. TR13926 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, accepting the Community Project Funding (CPF) grant from the Economic Development Initiative (EDI) administered by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) totaling $350,000 for the First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program; authorizing the City Manager or appropriate City Officials to execute the grant agreement and related documents to initiate the grant process; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. 4.1. TR13927 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute amendment #2 of the lease agreement with Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation, USA to extend the lease by 6 months for 100 golf carts and one (1) beverage cart; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date 5. REGULAR AGENDA 6. ORDINANCE(S) — FIRST READING 6.a. T02527 - An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida; amending Chapter 16, Pensions and Retirement, Article IX, Elected and Appointed Officers and Non -Represented Employees' Retirement Plan; amending Section 16.905, Service Retirement Benefits; Cost of Living Adjustment; Disability Retirement; providing for a savings clause; providing for severability; providing for codification and providing for an effective date. effective date. City Attorney Ottinot read the title for the record. Moved by Commissioner Villalobos; seconded by Vice Mayor Bolton to approve Ordinance T02527 on first reading. There were no presentations and no discussion on the item by the Commission. Motion Approved: 5-0. Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel, Commissioner Wright, and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: None. 6.b. T02499 - An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida amending Chapter 14, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic", Article II, "Stopping, Standing and Parking", Section 14-26, "Parking Restrictions —Public Rights -of - Way", by amending Subsections 14-26(A) and creating Subsection 14-26(C) of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances, to provide for consistent and general parking restrictions, applicable citywide; and amending Section 14- 37 entitled "Parking Violation Enforcement" to provide for a public education period prior to enforcement and parking enforcement specialists in accordance with Florida Minutes April 12, 2023 — Regular Commission Meeting Page 6 Statutes 316.640; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for codification; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Ottinot read the title for the record. Moved by Vice Mayor Bolton; seconded by Commissioner Villalobos to approve Ordinance TO2527 on first reading. Assistant City Manager/Development Director Maxine Calloway provided a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Commissioner Daniel asked for examples of the situation, and whether vehicles blocking emergency access had been a problem in the past. Captain Cooper stated it had not been an issue for BSO. Fire Chief Michael Annese agreed, noting on rare occasions that it occurred, BSO had been contacted to get the vehicles moved. Commissioner Villalobos asked if there had been issues for Waste Management and delivery trucks. Acting Assistant Director Public Services Troy Gies stated his office had received complaints, and noted it tends to be in the same areas. Commissioner Daniel and Commissioner Villalobos commented on the times of day when Waste Management would be most impacted. Acting Assistant Director Public Services Gies explained the company's hours of operation are dictated by the noise ordinance, and are restricted to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Commissioner Wright asked why the change from 2 a.m. to 11 p.m. was being recommended. City Manager Calloway stated there was a consensus of the Commission in May 2022 to recommend the change. Mayor Gomez added that the recommendation to change the time had been at the request of the residents. She shared stories of blocked driveways, sidewalks, and stop signs. She suggested a process for special exceptions. Commissioner Daniel stated she had needed to widen her driveway to accommodate a third vehicle and had previously been supportive of this initiative but had recently heard from residents in older neighborhoods where more flexibility was needed. Discussion continued regarding options in various neighborhoods and finding balance in changing communities. City Attorney Ottinot clarified that the prohibition currently exists from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m., and the changes were to the time, and did not add additional restrictions. Vice Mayor Bolton asked if the 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. restriction was being enforced. City Manager Calloway responded that to her understanding, it was not being enforced. Discussion continued regarding citations in emergency situations. Minutes April 12, 2023 — Regular Commission Meeting Page 7 Commissioner Wright asked for clarification on the intent to enforce the ordinance and on the procedure surrounding a citation. City Manager Calloway explained the intent was to enter a six (6) month education period, followed by enforcement. Mayor Gomez noted BSO had previously presented documentation regarding a period of enforcement. She asked that the information be a part of the presentation on second reading. Vice Mayor Bolton stated there are issues in older communities of there being nowhere to park and asserted that needs to be worked out before this ordinance can be enforced. Moved by Commissioner Villalobos to call the question. Motion failed for lack of a second. Commissioner Daniel stated she does want to have restrictions, but feels it may be an HOA problem, rather than a City problem. She stated she did not feel comfortable penalizing people who need two (2) cars to get to work but cannot afford a house with two (2) carports. Mayor Gomez reiterated that the law was already in place, and there was a need to stop blocking bicycle lanes, fire hydrants, and stop signs. Motion Failed: 2-3. Voting For: Mayor Gomez and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel, and Commissioner Wright. Commissioner Daniel requested an opportunity for additional discussion on the proposed change. Mayor Gomez sought and received consensus to bring back a workshop item. 6.c. T02520 - An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending Ordinance 2022-018, which adopted the City of Tamarac Operating Budget, Revenues and Expenditures, the Capital Budget, and the Financial Policies for the Fiscal Year 2023, by increasing the total revenues and expenditures by a total of $19,005,318 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 Ottinot read the title for the record. Moved by Commissioner Villalobos; seconded by Commissioner Wright to approve Ordinance T02527 on first reading. Financial Services Director Christine Cajuste and Budget Manager Jeff Streder provided a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Minutes April 12, 2023 — Regular Commission Meeting Page 8 There was no discussion on the item by the Commission. Motion Approved: 5-0. Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel, Commissioner Wright, and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: None. 6.d. T02522 - An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving Amendment No. 3 to extend the existing Franchise Agreement for furnishing collection and disposal of residential solid waste and recycling and commercial solid waste services for the period effective October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 attached hereto as Exhibit "1" and incorporated herein; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Franchise Agreement with Waste Management Inc., of Florida and to take action consistent with the intent of this ordinance; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Ottinot read the title for the record. Moved by Vice Mayor Bolton; seconded by Commissioner Villalobos to approve Ordinance T02527 on first reading. Acting Assistant Director Public Services Troy Gies provided a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Vice Mayor Bolton asked whether there were any extensions left on the current agreement. Acting Assistant Director Public Services Gies stated this was an extension, not a renewal, and would be the only one. Vice Mayor Bolton asked for an explanation of the rate increase. Acting Assistant Director Public Services Gies stated there was an increase of approximately 12 percent. He discussed historical limits on increases to the contract, and noted this was not a catch up. Vice Mayor Bolton inquired as to whether the rate increase would be passed on to the residents. City Manager Sucuoglu explained staff s intention is to start the solicitation process for a new contract immediately, and to complete that process before the need to put the rate increase in the public rates so that it does not have an impact on the residents. Financial Services Director Christine Cajuste provided additional detail on the process of setting the solid waste rate and noted that information would be a part of the Budget Workshop in June 2024. Discussion continued regarding the rate for solid waste and the calculations that go into setting the rate for residents. Vice Mayor Bolton asked whether there was a date certain for the Request for Proposals (RFP) to go out. Acting Assistant Director Public Services Gies Minutes April 12, 2023 — Regular Commission Meeting Page 9 explained the process would begin with engaging a consultant, and that consultant would set the calendar. Mayor Gomez pointed out the impact of the work of the Broward County Solid Waste Working Group on the parameters of the RFP. Vice Mayor Bolton asserted he had spoken with other City Managers, and they did not believe the extension was a good deal. Acting Assistant Director Public Services Gies stated his research showed it was consistent with recent agreements in other cities that had gone out to bid for solid waste services. Commissioner Wright asked for clarification of the competitive process. Acting Assistant Director Public Services Gies explained. Discussion continued regarding resident complaints about Waste Management. Mayor Gomez noted the solid waste assessment rate had remained steady for approximately 10 years and stated the City had shown a history of working to keep the cost down for residents. She asked what the consequences would be if the renewal was not approved at this time. Assistant Director Public Services Gies explained briefly. Motion Approved: 5-0. Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel, Commissioner Wright, and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: None. Mayor Gomez called for a recess at 9:08 p.m. Mayor Gomez called the meeting to order at 9:20 p.m. 7. PUBLIC HEARING(S) 7.a. TR13905 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida approving an amendment to the city's previously adopted Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for Fiscal Years 2022, 2023, and 2024 attached hereto as Exhibit "A", to add a new strategy for rental housing; authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute any necessary documents and certifications needed by the State; authorizing the submission of the amended LHAP for final 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 Minutes April 12, 2023 — Regular Commission Meeting Page 10 standards; providing for conflict; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. City Attorney Ottinot read the title for the record. Moved by Mayor Gomez; seconded by Commissioner Villalobos to approve Resolution TR13905. Mayor Gomez opened the public hearing, however seen none to speak, she closed the public hearing. Assistant City Manager/Development Director Maxine Calloway provided a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. There was no discussion on the item by the Commission. Motion Approved: 5-0. Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel, Commissioner Wright, and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: None. 8. ORDINANCE(S) — SECOND READING 8.a. T02519 - An Ordinance of the City of Tamarac, Florida; Granting to Peoples Gas System, Inc., A Non -Exclusive Natural Gas Franchise Agreement to Use the Public Rights of Way of the City of Tamarac, Florida, And Prescribing the Terms and Conditions Under Which Said Franchise May Be Exercised; Making Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Scrivener Errors; Providing for Severability; And Providing for An Effective Date. City Attorney Ottinot read the title for the record. Moved by Commissioner Villalobos; seconded by Vice Mayor Bolton to adopt Ordinance T02519 on second reading. Mayor Gomez opened the public hearing, however seen none to speak, she closed the public hearing. There were no presentations and no discussion on the item by the Commission. Motion Approved: 5-0. Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel, Commissioner Wright, and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: None. 8.b. T02526 - 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 2 entitled "Zoning Districts", by specifically amending Section 10-2.5, entitled "Planned Development District", to remove density cap limits from the planned development zoning district Minutes April 12, 2023 — Regular Commission Meeting Page 11 designation and creating Section 10-2.5(C) to establish Local Activity Center Disbursement Guidelines to allow for the disbursement of residential units from the available units within the Local Activity Center in accordance with the city's comprehensive plan ; providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Ottinot read the title for the record. Moved by Vice Mayor Bolton; seconded by Commissioner Wright to adopt Ordinance TO2526 on second reading. Mayor Gomez opened the public hearing, however seen none to speak, she closed the public hearing. Vice Mayor Bolton asked what area the density cap covered. Assistant City Manager Calloway explained it would be the existing Local Activity Center, located on the north side of Commercial Boulevard from University Drive to 94t'. Vice Mayor Bolton commented regarding positive and negative impacts of lifting the density cap. He asked that Commissioner Wright provide feedback, as the change was in District 2. Commissioner Wright stated that in conversation with Assistant City Manager Calloway and other staff members over the past few weeks, his questions had been clarified and he was satisfied. Motion Approved: 4-1. Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel, and Commissioner Wright. Voting Against: Commissioner Villalobos. 9. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S) 10. OTHER 10.a. Vehicle Allowance (City Commission Only) Discussion with Motion to: 1. Reduce the car allowance; 2. Do away with it; 3. Use a City -issued vehicle for City business; or 4. Institute IRS mileage reimbursement 2023 Standard Mileage Rate of $0.655 per mile. Requested by Commissioner Elvin Villalobos Commissioner Villalobos summarized his item, and stated he would like to request a consensus on reduction of the car allowance from $700. Mayor Gomez noted there was not backup related to items 10a, 1 Ob, and 1 Oc, and offered a friendly amendment to hold a workshop to discuss the Commission benefits package. She stated she would also ask that staff research the benefits provided in other municipalities for comparison and discussion at that meeting. Minutes April 12, 2023 — Regular Commission Meeting Page 12 Director of Human Resources Lorenzo Calhoun stated staff had been previously tasked with looking at competitive salaries but had not recently taken a look at the comprehensive plan for elected officials. He stated if that was the desire of the Commission staff could do so. Moved by Commissioner Villalobos to reduce the car allowance for the Commission. Motion failed for lack of a second. City Attorney Ottinot clarified the agenda item was to seek a consensus to direct the City Manager to bring forward an action item at a future Commission meeting. Vice Mayor Bolton stated the Commission should repeal the car allowance and not replace it. Commissioner Daniel suggested Commissioner Villabos be allowed to opt into whichever of the options presented that he preferred. Commissioner Villalobos asked that Items IOa, 1 Ob, and 1 Oc be tabled to a future workshop. Consensus was to place the item on the agenda for a workshop. 10.b. Pension/Non-Rep Employees (City Commission Only) Discussion with Motion to reduce or remove pension in its entirety. Requested by Commissioner Elvin Villalobos Item tabled to a future workshop. 10.c. Cell Phone Allowance/PDA Monthly Allowance (City Commission Only) Discussion with Motion to remove in its entirety. Requested by Commissioner Elvin Villalobos Item tabled to a future workshop. 10.d. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, urging Homeowners Associations (HOAs) to revise their rules and regulations to allow homeowners the authority to install physical safety barriers in the rear yard for public safety reasons, to include crime prevention and accidental drowning, providing for an effective date. Requested by Vice Mayor Marlon Bolton Vice Mayor Bolton summarized the item. He requested that the Commission direct the City Attorney to draft a resolution on the matter and provided a brief background on a recent incident in Shaker Village as an example of the need and discussed how the issue was being handled in various neighborhoods. Commissioner Villalobos suggested the request was crossing barriers, as the City does not regulate HOAs. He asked whether it would open the City up to legal action. Minutes April 12, 2023 — Regular Commission Meeting Page 13 City Attorney Ottinot explained the proposed resolution was not a mandate, and noted he did not see potential for liability. Mayor Gomez shared her experience seeking a fence on her property and stated it is difficult to change regulations in the HOAs due to the amount of buy -in required. She suggested an information campaign be instituted instead of a resolution. Discussion continued. Commissioner Daniel expressed her support for an education campaign Commissioner Villalobos referenced Home Rule, and stated the City should not be telling the HOAs what to do. Commissioner Wright disagreed, and noted the entire Commission wanted the best for its residents but was not trying to force anyone to act. Upon further discussion, consensus was to direct the City Attorney to draft a resolution, changing "urging" to "encouraging" and to add an information campaign. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor Gomez adjourned the meeting at 10:15 p.m. Minutes transcribed by Crysta Parkinson, Prototype, Inc. and submitted by Kimberly Dillon, City Clerk. Kimberly Dillon, CMC � A Michelle J. Gomez, Mayor 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, April 12, 2023. Minutes April 12, 2023 — Regular Commission Meeting Page 14 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. If you are a disabled person requiring any accommodations or assistance, please notify the City Clerk's Office at (954) 597-3505 of such need at least 48 hours (2 days) in advance. Additionally, if you are hearing or speech impaired and need assistance, you may contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 12, 2023 Good evening Mayor and Commissioners — I wanted to take this moment to say that I am extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Captain Jemeriah Cooper as our next BSO District Chief in the City of Tamarac effective as of Saturday, April 8, 2023. We look forward to working with him in his new role as District Chief and wish him all the best in this highly critical and challenging position here in Tamarac. Congratulations to Captain Cooper! 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