HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-12-11 - City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 2019
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Michelle J. Gomez called the Commission Meeting of the City
of Tamarac to order at 7:04 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, in the City
Commission Chambers, Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac FL 33321.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Michelle J. Gomez, Vice Mayor Debra Placko, Commissioner Marlon
Bolton, Commissioner E. Mike Gelin and Commissioner Julie Fishman were in
attendance.
Also in attendance were City Manager Michael C. Cemech, City Attorney Samuel S.
Goren and Acting City Clerk Lillian Pabon.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Mayor Debra Placko
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation of a Certificate to the Mayor & Commissioner by Hispanic Unity of
Florida — Presented by Ana Maria Ceballos, VITA Program Manager.
b. Proclamation—Faith United Church—Requested by Commissioner Marlon Bolton.
Mayor Gomez presented a Proclamation to Faith United Church President of the
Council Derrick Golding.
2. CITY COMMISSION REPORTS:
a. Commissioner Bolton reported attending the National League of Cities Conference in
San Antonio, Texas where he was joined by local leaders regarding the challenges faced
by the City. Contributed opinions on the public safety and crime prevention committee.
Welcomed Tamarac's new Broward Sheriffs Office, Captain Jeff Cirminiello. Attended
the 39th Annual Tamarac Turkey Trot 5k Run and thanked Parks & Recreation Director
Greg Warner for the hard work done to make it happen. He reported that the Light up the
East Event at Caporella Park was successful. Many people attended the first major event
in the east side that included entertainment from Jonathan Nelson and the Christian Life
Saver Choir and thanked the Parks& Recreation, the advisory board, as well as the Public
Works Departments for the work done in such short notice. He was impressed with their
leadership. Commissioner Bolton said he is grateful and thanked the City Commission
and the Mayor for listening to his vision of Light up the East event. He attended the
Lighting Ceremony Event at the Tamarac Community Center, the Aviation Advisory Board
meeting on December 5, at the Fort Lauderdale Airport. Residents will hear more noise
during this time of year due to higher traffic. He talked about the new aviation program
launch at Atlantic Vocational & Technical Institute which is also supported by the City of
Fort Lauderdale, and said applications are available for children in High School.
Commissioner Bolton missed the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Tephford Park but heard
it was a good event, Florida Senior Games Dominoes Tournament in Margate and
recognized the winner of best female dominoes player award, Clara in the audience. He
met with the new Tamarac City Clerk Jennifer L. Johnson, Leadership Tamarac, thanked
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community leaders for attending the meeting and wished a Happy Birthday to his wife
also present in the audience. Wish everyone a great holiday season.
b. Commissioner Gelin gave a presentation which is on file at the City Clerk's Office, that
covered Woodlands Section 6 meeting and events, met with Parks & Recreation Director
Greg Warner, attended National League of Cities Conference in San Antonio, TX and
presented pictures of various speakers and attendees, attended Minority Business Expo
at the Urban League of Broward County, and City of Tamarac events such as Light up
the East, and Light up the West, 39th Annual Turkey Trot 5k Run, Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony at Tephford Park Fitness Court and provided historical feedback regarding
Deputy Sheriff Brian Keith Tephford and Police Officer Natalie Becky Corona who were
shot in the line of duty, and talked about other events held within Broward County. He
talked about gun control and Human Trafficking statistics and a Tamarac Human Traffic
case. He showed a video on Global Climate Change from the World Economic Forum
and requested legislation be drafted by the City Attorney. City Manager Cemech
responded the item will be brought forward in January or February 2020. City Attorney
Goren noted that when directed, his office will draft an ordinance. Commissioner Gelin
asked the City Commission to reconsider offering employee paid benefits to the
Community Engagement Liaisons. He announced the Haitian Independence day
celebration in January and the Community Bike Ride with BSO in March then wished
Happy Holidays to everyone.
c. Commissioner Fishman made a presentation, a copy which is on file at the City Clerk's
Office. She attended the Florida League of Cities Legislative Conference Session in
November 2019, highlighting items voted on. Commissioner Fishman talked about short-
term rentals noting vacation rentals are problematic for our neighborhoods for numerous
reasons: business in residential communities, party houses/pop-up brothels. She also
talked about water resources noting water is an essential public asset the benefits
Florida's economy, residents, visitors and environment. Presently, Florida spends less
than 1/10 of 1% of its entire budget on water supply and water quality improvements. Our
State has approximately 1,000 people coming in each day. As much as $48.71 billion
may be needed over the next 20 years to meet needs for drinking water and wastewater,
flood control, nutrient pollution, Everglades restoration, and beach and inlet erosion. She
attended the Biz Art in the Park, hosted by the City of North Lauderdale and the
Tamarac/North Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce held at Hampton Pines Park; the
National League of Cities City Summit in San Antonio, TX; the 39th Annual Turkey Trot
and thanked Public Works and Parks & Recreation department for another awesome
event. She attended the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit done by
the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Compact. Commissioner Fishman said Tamarac
is getting to reveal a resiliency and sustainability plan that will prepare the City for the
changes to come. Commissioner Fishman attended Tamarac Elementary School
Advisory Council (SAC) meeting and Literacy Night and talked about the SAC in each
District school which serves in an advisory capacity to the principal and assists in the
development of the educational program and in preparation and evaluation of the School
Improvement Plan that is required by Florida Statutes. She joined the new
Parent/Teacher Association which were present signing up new members. Commissioner
Fishman congratulated Principal Garrick and his staff on a wonderful and supportive
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event and looks forward for many more. She provided her contact information and wished
everyone a very Happy Holiday, looking forward to a Happy New Year.
d. Vice Mayor Debra Placko attended the National League of Cities City Summit in San
Antonio, TX. She talked about her experience meeting with the people she met with, and
talked about the Constructing Community Eco-Systems to Better Serve Our Veterans
group, and the panel that conducted the exercise assigned to each group. She talked
about women veterans' issues and noted that we need to do more. Vice Mayor Placko
talked about the programs available to Veterans in the City of Tamarac, such as Veterans
dropped off at the hospital, the Honor Flight, Yoga and Art Classes given at the
Community Center. She solicited people to attend the Tephford Park, welcome the new
BSO Captain Cirminiello and the New City Clerk, wishing everyone a wonderful holiday
and a very happy and healthy New Year.
e. Mayor Gomez welcomed BSO Captain Cirminiello and Lieutenant t Hornell Phillips
and the new City Clerk Jennifer L. Johnson. Attended the Turkey Trot and thanked Parks
and Recreation staff member Monique for the share-a-meal that was put together at the
Recreation Center. She talked about the Holiday Lighting Event and visited the Sheridan
House that is an organization that helps with parenting courses and has a family
environment. Mayor Gomez attended the Broward League of Cities Board meeting that
talked about important legislative items going before the State. Attended the National
League of Cities and serves on the Transportation Infrastructure Services Advisory
Council. Mayor Gomez serves on the Solid Waste Recycling Group and will continue to
attend the meetings called Trash Talk dealing with recycling items that will be beneficial
to our environment. Thanked staff for the Leadership Tamarac event. Attended the
Seniors 50 plus dominoes tournament and other Senior games. Mayor Hazelle P. Rogers
participated. February 1st, 2020 the competition will be held in the City of Sunrise. Mayor
wished everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanza and a Happy New Year 2020.
3. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: City Attorney reported the 60-day Florida Session
begins January 14, 2020 and ends 60 days thereafter. He said he will be publishing on a
periodic basis depending bills he thinks may be of interest with regards to local
government and local government activities, and with what may impact the City of
Tamarac and the residents in the City. City Attorney Goren noted that as the Mayor
mentioned at the Workshop, there are several bills already pre-filed which are potentially
damaging to Local Government which pre-empts local government's decision making
particularly regarding Occupational Business Licenses and other activities that are
commonly done and performed in the City of Tamarac. Some of those bills passed and
some of them did not and may come back in some other fashion this coming year. City
Attorney Goren reported the City Manager finished the 5k Turkey Trot Run in 30 minutes
flat as he was right beside him at 29.59 with Commissioner Gelin behind a minute or two.
He thanked the City Commission for their attention and good wishes to him for the Holiday
week coming up and concluded his report.
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
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Parks and Recreation Upcoming Events:
December 12, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. - Dedication Ceremony to name the Baseball
Complex at the Tamarac Sports Complex the "John Engwiller Baseball Complex"
9901 NW 787'h Street
Friday, December 13th, 2019 6:00 — 8:00 p.m. — Rudolph's Winter Wonderland at
Tamarac Park — A night of Reindeer games, Bounce Houses, Pony Rides, Face
painting, Arts & Crafts, Candy Canes, Pictures with Santa Claus, and a Special
Appearance by Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer
Public Services Department: The City of Tamarac hosted a Household Hazardous
Waste/E-Waste Recycling Event on Saturday, December 7, 2019. The event had 435
individuals drop off household hazardous waste and used electronics for recycling and
safe disposal. There was an increase of participation compared to our last two events,
where we had 295 individuals in May 2019 and 324 individuals in December 2018. This
program helps divert potentially dangerous materials from the solid waste stream and
helps prevent the material from entering our canals and stormwater system.
Fire Rescue begins the Accreditation Process on Sunday morning and it will run all next
week.
City Manager Cemech updated the City Commission on the issue regarding the request
from Tuscan Villas to get off the Fort Lauderdale water and sewer system and get on the
Tamarac water and sewer system. He noted it is a complicated process and has spoken
to the Fort Lauderdale City Manager who has opened the door for further discussion.
City Manager Cernech introduced new people to the organization noting the hiring of
three Community Engagement Liaisons and welcomed Nancy Matea to represent District
2, Gaby DeSilva to represent District 3 and Barbara Tamove to represent District 4. He
welcomed BSO Captain Cirminiello and Lieutenant Phillips as Executive Officer. Jennifer
Johnson will be the new City Clerk starting in January. Kimberly Dillon is going to be
promoted to Assistant City Clerk when the current Acting City Clerk Lillian Pabon retires.
City Manager Cemech noted Lillian Pabon, although retiring in April, has held down the
fort since Pat Teufel's retirement and thanked her for her service. He congratulated
Building Official Claudio Grande as he is retiring in January and the position will be filled
in shortly adding a new member to the team. City Manager Cernech read a letter received
from William Ray Coburn, who is the Executive Director of the Florida Fire Chief
Association, congratulating Tamarac Fire Chief Percy Sayles on being chosen to receive
the Executive Fire Officer of the Year for the State of Florida. City Manager Cernech
congratulated Fire Chief Sayles on the recognition.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Wendy Goffnet, residing at 5106 Bayberry Lane talked about conflict of interest and about
bribe acceptance. William Goffnet residing at 5106 Bayberry Lane asked about $3.7
million in cost overrun at Colony West, and complaint of water popping up through his
street on Sago Palm and talked about the Woodlands issue and rezoning of the area.
Mayor Gomez noted her availability to meet with Mr. Goffnet at his request. Brenda
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Anthony spoke about alcohol related and other types of litter in her community. Vice
Mayor Placko reiterated that no hotel has come before the Commission and talked about
putting a group of walkers together. Debbie Taylor residing at 7850 W. McNab Road
wished all a lot of health and happiness and talked about the accumulation of trash and
of other people also picking up litter and potential environmental issues. Michelle Jones
residing at 5831 Bermuda Club, talked about putting signs up for 55 years old and over,
senior suicides, of lonely seniors in need of protection and mental health.
6. CONSENT AGENDA:
Mayor Gomez asked City Manager Cernech if there are items to be added or deleted or
for discussion from the Consent Agenda and City Manager responded item TR13388 has
been added to the Consent Agenda appointing Jennifer Johnson as City Clerk. A motion
by Commissioner Gelin and seconded by Commissioner Bolton was made to pull items
6e, 6j, 6p and 6q from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration.
a. Approval of the October 23, 2019 Regular City Commission Meeting.
APPROVED
b. Approval of the November 13, 2019 Regular City Commission Meeting.
APPROVED
c. TR13344 - Cisco Network Switch Replacements - A Resolution of the City Commission
of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding IFB No. 19-32B to Veytec, Inc. for the purchase of
Cisco Systems Network Switches in the total amount of $213,282.66; approving the
acquisition of Cisco Systems Network Switches from Veytec, Inc; authorizing an expenditure
for an amount not to exceed $213,282.66; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-130
d. TR13345 -Cisco Router Replacements -A Resolution of the City Commission of the City
of Tamarac, Florida, awarding IFB No. 20-05B to Central Technology Services Corporation
for the purchase of Cisco Systems routers in the total amount of $79,653.00; approving the
acquisition of Cisco Systems routers from Central Technology Services Corporation;
authorizing an expenditure for an amount not to exceed $79,653.00; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-131
f. TR13347 - Commvault Backup and Recovery Solution - A Resolution of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding IFB No. 20-02B to Zones, LLC for the
purchase of a three (3) year subscription to Commvault's Complete Backup and Recovery
solution in the total amount of $71,503.07; approving the acquisition of a three (3) year
subscription to Commvault's Complete Backup and Recovery solution from Zones, LLC;
authorizing an expenditure for an amount not to exceed $71,503.07; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-132
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g. TR13348 - Cisco Systems Phone Replacements - A Resolution of the City Commission
of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding IFB No. 19-35B to Total Communications, Inc. for
the purchase of Cisco Systems IP Phones in the total amount of $81,875.43; approving the
acquisition of Cisco Systems IP Phones from Total Communications, Inc.; authorizing an
expenditure for an amount not to exceed $81,875.43; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-133
h. TR13352 - Selection of Vice Mayor - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of
Tamarac, Florida, Electing a Vice Mayor to serve a term beginning December 11, 2019 and
ending November 2020, with no succession; providing for Conflicts; providing for Severability;
and providing for an Effective Date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-134
i. TR13369 - Resolution Revoking Resolution R-2018-103 and Appointment of one (1)
Police Pension Trustee-A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
revoking Resolution R-2018-103 and Appointing one (1) Resident Appointed Trustee to the
Police Pension Board effective immediately, providing for conflicts; providing for severability;
and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-135
k. TR 13376 - Award of RFP No. 19-30R Janitorial Services - A Resolution of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding RFP No. 19-30R to and approving an
Agreement with Sunshine Cleaning Systems, Inc.for Citywide Janitorial Services; authorizing
proper City Officials to execute contract renewals; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-136
I. TR 13379 -Award of Bid No. 19-36B for Mainlands Traffic Calming Project -A Resolution
of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding Bid No. 19-36B to and
approving an Agreement with Miguel Lopez, Jr. Inc. for the construction of the Mainlands
Traffic Calming Speed Humps Installation Project, in accordance with Bid No. 19-36B for a
contract amount of $61,314.25; a contingency in the amount of $6,131.43 will be added to
the project account for a total project budget of$67,445.68; authorizing an expenditure from
the appropriate accounts; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for
an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-137
m. TR13382 - Approval of Agreement with Techgroupone Inc., for The Water's Edge Park
Splash Pad Fencing - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
awarding Bid no. 19-31 B to Techgroupone Inc., and approving the execution of an agreement
between the City of Tamarac and Techgroupone, Inc. Attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and
incorporated herein, to provide an artistic decorative fence at Water's Edge Park located at
7508 NW 61 Street, Tamarac, in the amount of $107,222.11; authorizing the inclusion of a
city controlled contingency in the project budget in the amount of $10,722.21; providing for
conflicts; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-138
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n. TR 13383 - Chamber of Commerce 2020 Business to Business Expo event - Fee waiver
and in-kind support A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
approving a request from the Tamarac Chamber of Commerce for In-kind support and to
waive fees for Thursday, January 30, 2020, and Friday, January 31, 2020, for the Tamarac
Chamber of Commerce Business to Business Expo Event to be held at the Tamarac
Community Center on Friday, January 31, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; providing for
permits, proper insurance, and execution of a Hold Harmless Agreement; providing for
conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for and effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-139
0. TR13384-Approval of Agreement with SzaboWorks for Exterior Sculpture at Colony West
- A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving and
authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Tamarac and SzaboWorks,
Inc. Attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein, to provide an exterior sculpture
at the Colony West Clubhouse located at 6800 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, in the amount of
$75,000; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-140
r. TR13388 —A Resolution appointing Jennifer L. Johnson City Clerk
RESOLUTION R-2019-141
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended was made by Commissioner Gelin
and seconded by Vice Mayor Placko. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as
amended passed unanimously 5-0 votes.
e. TR13346 - Palo Alto Networks Core Network Firewall Purchase-A Resolution of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding IFB No. 19-33B to PC Solutions &
Integration, Inc. For the purchase of a Palo Alto next-generation firewall and endpoint threat
protection hardware/software, including referenced licensing, subscriptions, installation and
support services in the total amount of $181,890.00; approving the acquisition of a Palo Alto
next-generation firewall and endpoint threat protection hardware/software, including
referenced licensing, subscriptions, installation and support services from PC Solutions &
Integration, Inc.; authorizing an expenditure for an amount not to exceed $181,890.00;
providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City
Attorney Goren read TR13346 into the record.
Mayor Gomez requested new Vice Mayor Bolton to say a few words. Vice Mayor Bolton
thanked Mayor Gomez and the City Commission for unanimously approving his appointment.
Commissioner Gelin left the meeting at 8:29 p.m. returning at 8:30 p.m. Vice Mayor Bolton
noted that being appointed as Vice Mayor is a high honor and he plans to live that mantra
this year. He expressed to be humble as he plans to represent the City in the absence of the
Mayor. He noted the Mayor and him have committed to working together, learning the needs
of the City and to serve well. He talked about his personality that could at times be
misconstrued, therefore his personal theme this year is "One Tamarac, One Vision and
Warmth Unity. A new title will not change the servant leader he is. He noted that Tamarac's
History will never be the same and he is honored to be the first Black Vice Mayor in the City's
History. He thanked his wife, his family, his friends, his Church, well-wishers and equally
important, his District 1 constituents and residents. Without them he would not be in the seat
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tonight. Lastly, he thanked the 100 volunteers of Broward County who have committed to
work with him next year as he strives to be re-elected again next year as their Commissioner.
He recognized Bishop Anthony Pelt, who oversees a lot of churches across the State of
Florida and is here tonight to swear him in. Thanked his colleagues and the Mayor for their
support and hoped not to let them down. He requested the Mayor to recess the meeting in
order to be sworn in outside tonight's Agenda.
Mayor Gomez recessed the meeting at 8:35 p.m. reconvening at 8:57 p.m.
Mayor Gomez asked for a motion to approve TR13346. Commissioner Gelin made a motion
seconded by Vice Mayor Bolton to approve TR13346. IT Director Levent Sucuoglu responded
to questions made by Commissioner Gelin regarding the issue in Palm Beach and if this item
will minimize the security scare. Mayor Gomez called for a vote. Motion to approve TR13346
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION R-2019-142
j. TR13373 - FY20 Purchase of Replacement Vehicles - A Resolution of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the purchase of 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, the Agreement
awarded by the Florida Sheriff's Association, HGAC National Consortium Agreement, and
REV Technical Center; 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 an expenditure
in an amount not to exceed $1,323,678 from the appropriate accounts for all vehicles;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read
TR13373 title into the record. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Gelin,
seconded by Vice Mayor Bolton to approve TR13373. Purchasing Contracts Manager Keith
Glatz and Public Services Director Jack Strain responded to Commissioner Gelin questions
regarding replacement criteria for the vehicles, number of vehicles to be replaced, time table
for replacement of the new vehicles, life of the vehicles and large or heavy equipment which
are kept longer than the vehicles as long as they do not become cost prohibited. Mayor
Gomez called for a vote to approve TR13373. Motion to approve TR13373 passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION R-2019-143
City Attorney Goren read item 6p and 6q titles into the record, but each item will be
entertained by a separate motion.
p. TR13386 - Resolution Authorizing City Manager Michael Cernech Merit Award - A
Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida; authorizing payment of a
onetime merit award to City Manager Michael C. Cernech, as set forth in Resolution No. R-
2011-04, providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
Commissioner Gelin referred to section 3.1 and asked if the City Commission has done their
job in submitting a written evaluation to the City Manager as required in the contract. Mayor
Gomez asked City Attorney Goren "if the Commission has reviewed documents and had
discussion and review paperwork provided to us, are we legally obligated to then conduct a
workshop in a separate evaluation to fulfill the obligation of the evaluation that we need to in
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a verbal discussion with the City Manager?" City Attorney Goren responded that based on
the current contract, the Commission is in technical compliance. Commissioner Gelin noted
that since the evaluation is based on the evaluation for the year 2018, and he was not a
Commissioner for the most part of 2018, he will move forward voting for the item. Motion to
approve TR13386 was made by Commissioner Gelin and seconded by Vice Mayor Bolton to
approve TR13386, passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION R-2019-144
q. TR13387 - City Manager Michael Cernech Amended and Restated Employment
Agreement -A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida approving
and authorizing the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the City of
Tamarac and Michael C. Cemech, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein. A
motion to approve TR13387 was made by Commissioner Gelin, seconded by Vice Mayor
Bolton. Commissioner Gelin had discussion regarding the City Manager contract and noted
he has reviewed contracts from other Cities. He requested to table the item for at least another
month and have a workshop meeting to discuss. City Attorney Goren noted if there is a
request for a motion to table, there is no need for discussion, and would then need a second
to table. Motion to table failed for lack of a second. City Manager Cemech responded to
Commissioner Gelin's questions regarding the next performance review. City Attorney Goren
responded to questions by Commissioner Gelin regarding possible violations to the
agreement, timing, pension contributions and other contract provisions. City Attorney Goren
referenced Florida State Law that provides a 20 weeks' severance package. City Manager
Cemech responded to Commissioner Gelin's inquiry about contributions to the 401A and
maximum contributions allowed by the IRS. Additional discussion ensued regarding section
8.1 and section 9.0 of the contract which are items that are budgeted in the same manner it
is covered on the City Commission budget. City Attorney Goren discussed section 5.3. City
Manager Cemech responded to Commissioner Gelin's question regarding contributions to
the 401A and 457 plans. With no further discussion, Mayor Gomez requested to call the roll.
Motion to approved TR13387 passed 4-1 votes, with Commissioner Gelin dissenting.
RESOLUTION R-2019-145
7. REGULAR AGENDA
a. TR13367 - Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report - A Resolution of the
City Commission of The City of Tamarac, Florida approving the Consolidated Annual
Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER FY2018-2019) which is attached hereto as Exhibit
"A" for the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)'s Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs for HUD's Fiscal Year 2018-2019; providing for
conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren
read TR13367 title into the record. Mayor Gomez opened the floor to the City Commission
for discussion and having none moved to open a Public Hearing. With no one from the public
wishing to speak, Mayor Gomez closed the Public Hearing and requested a roll call. Motion
to approve TR13367 made by Commissioner Fishman and seconded by Commissioner
Placko passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION R-2019-146
8. ORDINANCE(S) - FIRST READING
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a. TO2418 - Ordinance Adopting the City of Tamarac Impact Fee Study Creating Section
10-5.7 of the Land Development Code Entitled "Impact Fees" TO2418 -An ordinance of the
City of Tamarac, Florida, creating Section 10-5.7 entitled "New Development Impact Fees" of
Chapter 10, of the Tamarac City Code, adopting an Impact Fee Schedule at 30% of the total
fee amount for governmental facilities, parks and recreational facilities, and multimodal
transportation facilities; adopting an Impact Fee Study; creating an impact fee schedule and
land use categories; establishing criteria and administrative procedures for individual
assessment of impact fees, refunds, credits, collection of fees and fair share agreements;
providing for implementing administrative acts; providing for codification; providing a savings
provision, providing a conflicts provision, providing for severability, and providing for an
effective date. City Attorney Goren read TO2418 title into the record. Mayor Gomez requested
a motion which was made by Vice Mayor Bolton and seconded by Commissioner Fishman.
Mayor Gomez questioned the Impact Fee at 30% of the total fee amount and City Attorney
Goren noted that at Monday's Workshop, the wish of the Commission was to amend TO2418
from 30%to 50% and a motion to amend the title to 50% to appear at the Second Reading is
in order. Mayor Gomez requested the original motion made be amended to reflect the change
from 30%to 50%. Vice Mayor Bolton made a motion seconded by Commissioner Fishman to
approve TO2418 as amended. Motion to approve TO2418 passed as amended unanimously
on First Reading
PASSED ON FIRST READING DECEMBER 11, 2019
9. PUBLIC HEARING(S): There were no Public Hearing(s) items scheduled for this
meeting.
10.ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING
a. TO2419 - Ordinance Raising Age to 21 For Sale or Distribution of Electronic Nicotine
Dispensing Devices and Nicotine Products. An ordinance of the City Commission of the
City of Tamarac, Florida, amending Chapter 13 of the City's Code of Ordinances, entitled
"Miscellaneous Offenses" by specifically creating Section 13-25 entitled "Prohibition of
Sale or Distribution of Electronic Nicotine Dispensing Devices and Nicotine Products to
Persons Under 21 Years of Age"; to prohibit the sale or distribution of electronic nicotine
dispensing devices and nicotine products to persons under 21 years of age; providing for
penalties; providing for conflict; providing for severability; providing for codification; and
providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read TO2419 title into the record.
Mayor Gomez opened a Public Hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the
Public Hearing. Mayor Gomez asked for a motion to approved T02419. Commissioner
Fishman made a motion seconded by Commissioner Placko to approve TO2419. Mayor
Gomez opened the floor for Commission discussion and with no one wishing to discuss,
requested a roll call. Motion to approve TO2419 passed unanimously on Second
Reading.
PASSED ON FIRST READING NOVEMBER 13, 2019
PASSED ON SECOND READING DECEMBER 11, 2019
ORDINANCE 0-2019-022
b. T02420 - Woodlands Overlay District Termination Extension - An ordinance of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida extending the Woodlands Overlay District
termination date nunc pro tunc, by amending Chapter 10 of the City of Tamarac Code of
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Ordinances, entitled "Land Development Code" by amending Article 2, entitled "Zoning
Districts" by specifically amending Section 10-2.7(C), entitled "Woodlands Overlay District",
to sunset and terminate the Woodlands Overlay District two years after the effective date of
the City of Tamarac Land Development Code, in conformity with the City of Tamarac
Comprehensive Plan; providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read TO2420 title into
the record. Mayor Gomez opened a Public Hearing and with no one wishing to comment,
closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Gomez asked for a motion to approve T02420 which was
made by Commissioner Fishman, seconded by Commissioner Placko. Mayor Gomez opened
the floor for City Commission comments and with no one wishing to comment requested a
roll call. Motion to approve T02420 passed unanimously on Second Reading.
PASSED ON FIRST READING NOVEMBER 13, 2019
PASSED ON SECOND READING DECEMBER 11, 2019
ORDINANCE 0-2019-023
c. TO2421 - Ordinance amending Code to provide Extended Hours Permit from 2:00 am to
4:00 am for sale of alcohol Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays TO2421 -An Ordinance of the
City Commission of The City of Tamarac, Florida Amending Chapter 3, of The City of Tamarac
Code of Ordinances, entitled "Alcoholic Beverages", by specifically amending section 3-4 to
allow the sale and serving of alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises only from 2:00
a.m. to 4:00 a.m. Thursday, Friday And Saturday, subject to Special Extended Hours Permit
Approval by the City Commission, consistent with a Special Extended Hours Permit
Application Review Process; providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read TO2421 title into
the record. Mayor Gomez opened a Public Hearing. Marc Lewis Jean, 6196 Laurel Lane,
Moments Bar & Grill, 6455 W. Commercial Boulevard, Tamarac, requested Sunday nights
can be added into the Ordinance that would cover holidays falling on Mondays. Mayor Gomez
closed the Public Hearing. City Attorney Goren noted the item was correctly posted on the
Agenda but the copy in the City Commission's binders is the old version and proceeded to
read the corrected version of TO2421 title into the record. Motion to approve TO2421 was
made by Commissioner Gelin and seconded by Commissioner Fishman. Mayor Gomez
opened the floor for City Commission discussion. Community Development Director Maxine
Calloway, in response Placko's inquiry regarding latest changes requested, confirmed
changes were made. Commissioner Gelin made a motion to amend TO2421 to include
Sundays before a federal holiday, seconded by Commissioner Fishman. Mayor Gomez called
the roll to approve TO2421 as amended. Motion to approve TO2421 as amended passed
unanimously on Second Reading.
PASSED ON FIRST READING NOVEMBER 13, 2019
PASSED ON SECOND READING DECEMBER 11, 2019
ORDINANCE 0-2019-024
11. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S): There were no Quasi-Judicial Hearing(s) scheduled
for this meeting.
12.OTHER:
a. TR13374 - Amendment to the Schedule of Fees for the Community Development
Department TR13374-A Resolution of the City Commission of The City of Tamarac, Florida,
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amending the Community Development Department Fee Schedule, attached hereto as
Exhibit "A", adopting a fee for "Special Extended Hours Permit" applications for on-premise
consumption, alcoholic beverage service; providing for conflicts; providing for severability;
and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read TR13374 title into the record. A
motion to approve TR13374 was made by Commissioner Fishman seconded by
Commissioner Placko. Mayor Gomez opened the floor for City Commission comments and
with no one wishing to speak moved to call the roll. Motion to approve TR13374 passed
unanimously.
Mayor Gomez, having no further business to discuss, adjourned the meeting at 9:39 p.m.
Michelle J. Gorrfez, Mayor
Lillian Pabon, CMC
Acting City Clerk
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