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CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP
Mondzy,January 6,2020
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Michelle J. Gomez called the Workshop of the City of Tamarac
Commission to order at9:32 a.m. on Monday, January 6,2020, in Conference Room 105, Tamarac
City Hall, 7525 NW 88tr Avenue, Tamarac FL 33321.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Michelle J. Gomez, Vice Mayor Marlon Bolton, Commissioner Debra
Placko and Commissioner Julie Fishman were in attendance. Commissioner E. Mike Gelin joined
the meeting at9:42 am.
Also in attendance were City Manager Michael C. Cernech, Assistant City Manager Kathleen
Gunn, Assistant City Attomey Julie Klahr and Acting City Clerk Lillian Pabon.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Michelle J. Gomez
1. Legislative Update - Ronald Book- Lobbyist, Rana Brown - Govemment Consultant and
Laura Karpaviciute - Assistant to the City Manager. Ronald Book, Lobbyist, Rana Brown,
Govemment Consultant and Laura Karpaviciute, Assistant to the City Manager gave a
presentation.
Lobbyist Book thanked the Commission for giving him the opportunity to represent the
Commission and residents ofthe city. Lobbyist Book outlined this is the first legislative session
that he has seen where very little has been done to get started. Mr. Book made reference to
teachers receiving a pay increase and that there were no funds allotted for this increase.
Lobbyist Book talked about tax cuts and the effect it has on this legislative session. He
encouraged the Commission to get involved and told the Commission of a meeting that will be
held on Wednesday in reference to municipalities fimding security at public schools. Mr. Book
talked about the shift and stated that once municipalities take up this burden, they cannot back
out. Lobbyist Book stated the Commission should be indignant about what is forced on local
municipalities. Lobbyist Book outlined that if local government will begin to take up the issue
of school security, then he believes it should be taken to the tax payers first.
Lobbyist Book stated that "the assault on Home Rule powers isn't changing," and that he
believes in a year or two "things will begin to loosen up."
On economic development Lobbyist Book outlined that there should be a focus on Visit Florida
and Enterprise Florida to retain as many of these economic development initiatives as possible.
On the environment, Lobbyist Book stated to look for continued contention by the governor.
On Affordable Housing, Lobbyist Book stated that he would like to see the end of the
'Sweep Fund,' but doesn't believe there will be any changes within the next year. Mr. Book
stated that he thinks the legislature believes the Sadowski Act Fund needs to be reviewed and
rewriffen.
On Nicotine and Vaping, Lobbyist Book outlined that he thought the debate on the issue was
done. He talked about an article in the newspaper from Senate President Bill Galvano. Book
stated, that with the statement made by the President, it should be noted that the issue of
vaping will receive a lot of attention.
Lobbyist Book talked about the Fire Fighters Cancer Presumption and outlined that he will
stay on top of the issue. Mr. Book stated that he would hope that local government looked at
the issue of the safety of fire fighters.
Lobbyist Book talked about the appropriation items for the city and that two (2) of the three
(3) items have been heard and have been turned into bill form. Tamarac ADA Compatible
Caporella Enhancements, House Bill27-87 has been heard in Committee and has been
moved out. Storm Water Headwall Phase VII, House Bill34-87 was heard in Committee. C-
14 Canal Stonn Water Project Drainage Improvement, a request has been made to have it be
heard in Committee.
Lobbyist Book thanked the Commission and outlined he was happy to take any questions the
Commission had. Lobbyist Book also outlined that he enjoys working with Laura and that
the staffis also ensuring he gets the necessary information he needs.
Mayor Gomez stated that it would be best for Laura Karpaviciute to give her presentation on
the Legislative Agenda Update before any questions are entertained.
Laura Karpaviciute, Assistant to the City Manager, gave a presentation on the City of Tamarac
2020 State Legislative Agend4 a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Commissioner Fishman asked a few questions that were answered by Lobbyist Book.
Mayor Gomez talked about a bill she proposed to the Legislator to be filed in the House of
Representatives that deals with the ability to remove mugshots from a website when charges
have been dropped; the ability to not release mugshots until ninety (90) days after the charges
or arrest, or after the filing of charges, whichever one the Legislator can push forward. Mayor
Gomez asked for consensus from the Commission in support of this legislation; all present
voted yes.
Karpaviciute outlined that an amendment will be made to the 2020 Legislative Agenda to
reflect the update.
Mayor Gomez recessed the meeting at 10:27 a.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:48 a.m.
with all present as before.
2. Discussion on Civility Policy - Levi Williams, Esquire. Levi Williams, Esquire gave a
presentation.
Discussion ensued; Mayor Gomez directed City Manager Michael Cemech to set up a special
workshop solely for this item to be discussed. At the end of the discussion, a date was not
confirmed by the Commission for a special workshop.
Mayor Gomez recessed the meeting at 11:40 a.m. and reconvened the meeting at 12:04 p.m.
with all present as before.
3. TR 13377 - Award of Bid No. 19-298 Citywide Landscape Maintenance Agreement(s).
TR13377 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding
BidNo.19-29Bto and approving Agreements with SFM Services, Inc. ("SFM") for Grounds
Maintenance Services and to Prestige Property Maintenance, Inc. ("Prestige") for Irrigation
Services for certain Public Rights-of-Way, City Facilities, and City Parks; based on
established contract fixed unit prices. Authorizing annual expenditures not to exceed
$691,994.79 and $72,660.00, respectively including annual price escalation / de-escalation
per Bid No 19-29b. Authorizing the month-to-month renewal of the current agreement with
Prestige for grounds maintenance services nunc pro tunc until the proposed agreements are
executed and in effect. Authorizing proper City Offrcials to execute contract renewals;
providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
Public Services Director Jack Strain and Purchasing & Contracts Manager Keith Glatz gave a
presentation, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Offrce.
Mayor Gomez asked about garbage on our roadways and if there is anything that can be done
between the cleanup services provided by our vendors. Director Strain responded that once
per week the Public Services gror:nds crew do a trash collection citywide. Director Strain
fi.rther stated that he and the City Manager have talked regarding other possible solutions.
Commissioner Gelin called Community Engagement Liaison, Nancy Metayer, to talk about
an Earth Day project they are organizing. Ms. Metayer gave a brief presentation.
There was no further discussion on this matter.
4. TR13390 - Approve Risk and Resiliency Assessment TR13390. A Resolution of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving an Agreement with Tetra Tech for a
Risk and Resilience Assessment; utilizing Tetra Tech as a sole source vendor. Authorizing an
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $142,998.00 for said purpose. Authorizing proper City
Officials to take all necessary steps to effectuate the purchase. Authorizing an additional
appropriation in the amount not to exceed 5142,998.00 to be included in a future Budget
Amendment pursuant to F.S. 166.241(2). Providing for conflicts; providing for severability;
and providing for an effective date. Public Services Director Jack Strain, Water Plant
Superintendent Anthony Licata and Purchasing & Contracts Manager Keith Glatz gave a
presentation, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
There was no discussion on this matter.
5. TO2422 - Amending Code Relating to Sister Cities Committee TO2422. An Ordinance of the
City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida; amending Chapter 2, "Administration,"
Article III, "Boards, Committees, Commissions" of the Tamarac Code of Ordinances, by
amending Sections 2-234.32 through 2-234.40, "Sister Cities Committee" providing for
process for appointnents and residency provision; providing for severability; providing for
codification and providing for an effective date.
Assistant to the City Manager Laura Karpaviciute gave a presentation, a copy of which is on
file in the City Clerk's Office.
There was no discussion on this matter.
6. Discussion on Cancelling the City Commission Meetings Scheduled for January 21,2020 arrd
January 22, 2020 Discussion. Cancel the Workshop scheduled for Tuesday January 2l , 2020.
Cancel the Regular Commission Meeting, scheduled for Wednesday January 22,2020.
Acting City Clerk Lillian Pabon gave a presentation.
Discussion ensued, and it was outlined that all Commission members will be away the week
of January 21't. With all members of the Commission being away that week, there would be
no quomm, ttrerefore the meetings were cancelled.
7. Update - One Tamarac Event/Black History Month/Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Parks & Recreation Director Greg Wamer and Special Events Coordinator Melissa Petron
gave apresentation, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Parks & Recreation Director Greg Warner asked the Commission for their feedback on serving
alcohol at the One Tamarac event. Discussion ensued, as well as a few questions were asked
by the Commission. Consensus for the sale of alcohol at the One Tamarac event failed (3-2).
Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Bolton and Commissioner Placko voted no, Commissioner Gelin
and Commissioner Fishman voted yes.
Vice Mayor Bolton asked for a shuttle bus to take residents from the east side to the One
Tamarac event. After a brief discussion, it was agreed that Vice Mayor and Mr. Warner will
meet at a later time to discuss this issue. Vice Mayor Bolton requested that an electronic copy
of the presentation on Black History Month be emailed to him and the rest of the Commission.
There was no filrther discussion on these events
8. Discussion on Discretionary Spending and Cost of Events.
City Manager Michael C. Cernech gave a presentation.
Discussion ensued and at the end of discussion, the matter will be further discussed at the
February 2020 workshop.
There being no frirther business to discuss, Mayor Gomez adjourned the meeting at2:15 pm.
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