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City Commission Minutes
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Gomez called the Wednesday, July 8, 2020, Virtual City Commission meeting to order at
7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Fishman, Commissioner Placko and
Commissioner Gelin were all present.
Also present were City Manager Michael Cernech, City Attorney Sam Goren, and City Clerk
Jennifer Johnson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Gomez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. PROCEDURES FOR VIRTUAL MEETINGS
City Attorney Goren reviewed the procedures previously adopted for all commission meetings
conducted using communications media technology ("CMT"), and in accordance with Governor
DeSantis' Executive Orders authorizing such, and that each action taken this evening would
require a voice vote. Goren also stated EO-166 was issued, and the virtual quorum has been
extended for an additional 60 days.
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Gomez did not read each of the proclamations, instead read them by title and stated
under normal circumstances, we would be overjoyed to have each of these young residents in
our Chamber, but the recognition virtually is no less important. We are so proud to honor these
five Valedictorian and Salutatorians. These young men and women are at the top of their
classes academically, and I can't wait to see what they have in store for their futures. I am
confident that they will do great things, and I cannot express to you how much each of us is
proud of them. An amazing accomplishment, and we wish you the best of luck in all your future
endeavors.
a. Proclamation —Jillian Bourage, 2020 Valedictorian from Broward Virtual School
Requested by Commissioner Gelin
b. Proclamation — Michael Colantuno, 2020 Salutatorian from Cardinal Gibbons High
School
Requested by Commissioner Gomez
c. Proclamation —Ajay Seedo, 2020 Salutatorian from Atlantic Technical College and
Technical High School
Requested by Commissioner Gelin
d. Proclamation — Kenia Virgo, 2020 Salutatorian from Blanche Ely High School
Requested by Commissioner Gelin
e. Proclamation — Charles Wynter, 2020 Valedictorian from J.P. Taravella High
School
Requested by Commissioner Gelin
f. Proclamation — Parks & Recreation Month
Requested by Director of Parks & Recreation Greg Warner
g. Proclamation —Celebrating 100 years of the 19th Amendment
Requested by Mayor Gomez
3. CITY COMMISSION REPORTS
a. Vice Mayor Bolton
Vice Mayor Bolton provided a recap of the activities he took part in and they can be
found on his Facebook page at Facebook.com/commissionermarlonbolton. Those
included the ribbon cutting at LaTapatia Restaurant. That is a Mexican restaurant on
441, in my district, and the opening photos posted on Facebook got rave reviews. It is
excellent when restaurants of different cultures can open in our city, and we can
embrace them. There are so many residents who have already visited the restaurant
and grocery store, and they love it. I am glad it is my district. Bolton stated that he was
grateful Mayor Gomez and Commissioner Fishman came out to my district and came out
to see the work we have been advocating for on the eastside. Bolton stated we did a
sneak tour of.Tamarac Village, and although it is not in my district, it is a beautiful
building. I was particularly glad to see baby changing tables in the men's restroom. I
would not have gone in the bathroom, but Commissioner Placko suggested I check out
to see if they had them and they did. Bolton continued stating he took a picture, posted it
to Facebook and got almost 300 likes and around 1,000 impressions. I am very excited,
and there are residents who are excited because men can't really get away from saying,
I can't change the baby because there is no changing table. I got a comment on
Facebook from a resident who said, thank you so very much for the initiative because its
not just about the man changing the baby for the wife. Bolton stated, the new normal in
our community is parents are also same sex, and I am so grateful to have worked very
hard for this initiative and to be inclusive. Bolton stated he has been talking with our
community and the projects we are doing. They are excited too. Bolton stated he picked
up the Tam-A-Gram today and was pleased to see, well sometimes I don't like to see my
picture, but I encourage everyone to pickup a copy of the Tam-A-Gram. It comes in the
mail, but particularly this month, because I am featured for making a difference in the
community and one of the 50 Most Influential and Powerful Black Individuals for 2020 as
reported by Legacy South Florida Magazine. This was also published in the Miami
Herald and Sun Sentinel. Bolton stated our very own Commissioner Fishman is also in
the magazine and congratulations on being Homerule Hero again. I have seen your work
in Tallahassee and all the work you do there and lobbying on behalf of our City, and this
is the kind of loving efforts we need from members on our commission. My cell is 954-
275-3850 and also the office at 954-597-3463.
Mayor Gomez congratulated Vice Mayor Bolton and Commission Fishman.
b. Commissioner Gelin
Commissioner Gelin provided a presentation which in on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Following his presentation, Commissioner Gelin wished everyone a happy and safe
summer.
c. Commission Fishman
Commissioner Fishman stated she has attended several the food distributions through
the churches and our community. The people that have helped with those distributions
have been wonderful. I thank the Christian Life Center, which is where we were today,
the Mayor and me. They had 200 more cars today than when they did the distribution
two weeks ago. Commissioner Gelin, you are right. People are still hurting, and this virus
is not going away. It is a sign of the times that people are staying in these lines to get
necessary items for their families. Fishman also wished everyone well while we are on
hiatus.
d. Commissioner Placko
Commissioner Placko congratulated Vice Mayor [Bolton] and Commissioner Fishman
and encouraged everyone to pick up a copy of the Tam-A-Gram. Placko stated that as
far as COVID, the situation is not going away. It is getting worse, and everyone must
wear a mask. It is for your protection, as well protection of others. If anyone has seen the
lines around our Rec Center, the lines for people getting tested is backed up into
Woodmont. We need to take this thing seriously and wear our masks. Placko wished
everyone a safe summer, and to spend time with their families. If you must go out,
please wear a mask.
e. Mayor Gomez
Mayor Gomez stated it was a great ribbon cutting for La Tapatia Supermarket. Gomez
also congratulated the valedictorians and salutatorians again. Gomez also thanks
Broward Sheriffs Office, Sheriff Gregory Tony and Capt. Jeff Cirminiello and Executive
Office Wamell Phillips for the Virtual Town Hall, and answering our resident's questions,
sharing BSO's policies and procedures and for their continued service. Also thank you to
Commissioner Placko and Commissioner Fishman for being there. Mayor Gomez stated
that the last few weeks have been the same. A bunch of conference calls, including our
Mayors call, which I endearingly call the 31 flavors of Mayors in the County. We all have
a little bit of a different opinion, but we are all here for the greater good of our cities and
the whole. If we do something in Tamarac, but we don't do it in another city, we are
transient, and what can we do to make sure we do things solidly as a whole. Gomez
stated there was a new order that came out just before this meeting, and I know there
are some tighter restrictions, and hopefully Sam [Goren] had some more time to look at
it. I know there will be some restaurants closing at 10 [p.m.] and some bars between 10
[p.m.] and 5 [a.m.]. Trying to have tighter enforcement for people in public places to wear
their facial coverings. Remember it doesn't have to be a full mask-mask, it just has to be
a facial covering. The COVID testing facility has been doing extremely well, in respects
to handling people, and getting people in and out. We have received complements from
residents who have gone through the testing site. To Chief Sayles, Public Services,
Parks & Rec, the city, and the Florida Department of Health for all the work you have
been doing. At this time, we go through the end of July, with testing on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday from 9 —4. Gomez stated she has been in touch with our
hospitals, Florida Medical Center, University Hospital and Broward Health in Coral
Springs. Our hospitals are fine. There may be a few more people, but they are prepared,
and they are not at capacity yet. Gomez stated she had the pleasure of being on another
Mayor's call with Plantation Mayor Stoner, Lauderdale Lakes Mayor Rogers, North
Lauderdale Mayor Zaida, Representative Omphroy to discuss various things including
the CARES money in our County. Gomez stated she had the pleasure of attending a 4th
of July Block Party, socially distanced, and stopped in the street to talk to people. For
future conversation, I have already let the City Manager and City Attorney know, now
that the state has authorized fireworks on the 4th of July, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, we need to
discuss better ordinances, with enforcement, to not be taking place three weeks before
or at all hours of the morning. The fireworks are detrimental to our combat veterans,
people with medical conditions, our pets, and wildlife. Gomez stated it wasn't pleasure,
because it was a funeral, but it was for a gentleman who lived in our City and just shy of
his 99th birthday. An Auschwitz survivor: he was in the concentration camps. There was
some very heartfelt conversation, and we were asked to view his tape recounting his
time at Auschwitz. His family kept saying there wasn't negative to the people who were
harming him, but positive to those people willing to help him. To those guards who knew
he was starving, but still snuck him in some food to help him survive. To those families
that knew he was a carpenter, and him on Sunday's and make sure he was able to rest.
It was very powerful funeral, and I wish his family peace. Gomez moved to the topic of
people who are starving and need food. As Commissioner Fishman said, we had a very
active food drive at Christian Life Center today. I just received this information, and there
were 43 pallets of food, 34,945 pounds, served 706 families and 80-volunteers. For at
10-week total at Christian Life Center it has been 8,892 packages of food, or 334,354
pounds of food. It appears we will be distributing food till the end of August and the City
will put out that information in further detail. For those people who did not get a chance
to receive food, please come to the Korean Methodist Church Saturday. It starts at 8
a.m. -while supplies last. Gomez stated she has the pleasure of being on a panel for
July 20 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Viewpoints on racism with Temple Beth Or, Racism from
Four Different Perspectives a Zoom discussion. I have the pleasure of being on this
panel with Melanie Geddes, CEO of Lifenet4Families, Peter M. Weinstein, former
Broward County Chief Judge (retired), Deputy David Figuera of Palm Beach County
Sheriff's Office, and the moderator is Steve Goren, which is no relation to our City
Attorney. Gomez stated this is the last meeting before our hiatus, but I am sure I speak
for all of us, that we are still available if anyone needs us. It just won't be in a Zoom
meeting unless we put one together privately with you. So, everyone, be safe.
4. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Sam Goren stated his office has been sending memorandum regarding all of the
legislative bills that were passed in the last session, and he offered to speak with anyone who
had questions about the those matters. Goren stated the County Commission has agreed to
allocate 33% of the CARES Act funds to municipalities. That is about $103 million, and through
work of several committees, that money will be distributed in a fair and equitable manner to the
cities. Goren stated the Governor sent out an order last evening, 20-166, and it is important
because it extends the state of emergency another 60 days. It is important because it gives
municipalities rights on how it issues its own emergency orders. Finally, the County just issued
Emergency Order 20-22, and it appears to be a stringent order. There are bar closures, mask
requirements, etc.
5. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Michael Cernech stated, the City of Tamarac is continuing testing for COVID-19
through the end of July at the Tamarac Recreation Center located at 7501 North University Drive,
Tuesday — Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The site has a limited capacity for daily testing and
once it is reached, it will close for the day. As a reminder, please wear a mask and show ID. At
this time, appointments are not being accepted.
The Korean United Methodist Church located at 6501 W. Commercial Boulevard will be holding
food distribution events on July 11, 18 and 25 between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. while supplies last.
Food distribution will also take place at the Christian Life Center, 2699 West Commercial
Boulevard, and will be held on 7/9, 7/15 and 7/20 between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
To help our residents who are experiencing financial challenges during the pandemic, the City
extended its suspension of water service shutoffs through August 31st
The City of Tamarac hosted a Household Hazardous Waste/e-Waste Recycling event on
Saturday, June 27, 2020. The event had 442 individuals drop off household hazardous waste and
used electronics for recycling, safe disposal. There was an 25% increase of participation
compared to our last three events, where we had an average of 350 individuals on each event.
Thank you to the PIO for helping spread the word.
This program helps divert potentially dangerous materials from the solid waste stream and helps
prevent the material from entering our canals and stormwater system.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Mayor Gomez opened for public participation and read instructions describing the options
available for the public to access the virtual meeting, including email, Facebook and by
telephone.
Mayor Gomez asked the City Clerk if there were any comments submitted via email. Clerk
Johnson read the following comments.
1) Maria Ignelzi, from Facebook, asked What about Orange Tree?
2) Sandra Gornde, from Facebook, Thanks for being truthful Sir about the spread of Covid
19. Not enough contract tracing being done. Yes the logistics at the site are awesome.
3) Adam Reynolds, from Facebook, Madam Mayor, great idea about the fireworks! It is out
of control. Is there any interest in the vacanct Winn-Dixie property?
6. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of the May 27, 2020 City Commission Minutes
b. Approval of the June 3, 2020 City Commission Workshop Minutes
c. TR13449 —Grant Award Lift Station Generators
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, accepting a
Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Infrastructure
Repair Program Grant award from the US Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) through the State of Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
(FDEO) for the lift station generator project in the amount of$353,000; authorizing the
appropriate City Officials to execute a subrecipient grant agreement and necessary
documents pending legal review between the City of Tamarac and FDEO; providing for
conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
Commission District (s): District 1
District 3
District 4
d. TR13451 —Accepting a BJA FY20 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, accepting a Bureau
of Justice Assistance (BJA) FY20 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding
Program Grant (CESF) through the US Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice
Programs (OJP) in the amount of$36,795.00 and authorizing the City of Tamarac to
serve as the lead agency; authorizing the appropriate City official to execute a grant
award agreement between the City of Tamarac and OJP pending legal review; executing
a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Tamarac and the Broward
Sheriff's Office (BSO) pending legal review of the Administration of BJA Coronavirus
Grant Funds; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an
effective date.
Commission District(s): Citywide
e. TR13452 —Accepting a 2018 Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) award and
Memorandum of Understanding with BSO and the City of Pompano Beach
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the
appropriate City officials to accept a 2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) award in the amount of$11,349.90 and execute a subrecipient agreement
between the City of Tamarac and the City of Pompano Beach for the dispersion of JAG
Grant funds and with the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) for the retention of the JAG
Grant funds for the use in the BSO Tamarac District pursuant to contracts for Law
Enforcement Services; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for
an effective date.
Commission District(s): Citywide
f. TR13453 —Accepting a 2019 Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) award and
Memorandum of Understanding with BSO and the City of Pompano Beach
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, accepting a 2019
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) award in the amount of
$10,278.00 and authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute a subrecipient
agreement between the City of Tamarac and the City of Pompano Beach pending legal
review between the City of Tamarac and the City of Pompano Beach for the dispersion
of JAG Grant Funds and with the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO)for the retention of JAG
Grant funds for use in the BSO Tamarac District pursuant to contract for Law
Enforcement Services; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for
an effective date.
Commission District(s): Citywide
g. TR13455 —Approve and authorize FDOT Construction Agreement for Signal
Preemption System for FS36
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the
execution of a construction agreement with the State of Florida Department of
Transportation for an emergency vehicle traffic signal within the State right-of-way,
located at 7200 North University Drive; authorizing the appropriate City officials to
execute said construction agreement for the Fire Station 36 Emergency Vehicle Signal
Project, located at North University Drive and NW 72 Street; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
Commission District(s): District 4
Citywide
h. TR13459 —Approving the Residential Assistance Program and appropriating
$250,000 for the General Fund for Implementation
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the
Residential Assistance Program for residents financially impacted by COVID-19 and
authorizing the appropriation of$250,000 from the General Fund for implementation;
providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
Commission District(s): Citywide
City Manager Michael Cernech stated there were no additions or deletions to the
agenda.
Mayor Gomez asked for a motion and a second to approve the Consent Agenda.
Commissioner Fishman motioned to approve. Commissioner Placko seconded.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote, and the motion to approve the Consent Agenda
carried unanimously 5-0.
7. REGULAR AGENDA
a. TR13433 — Preliminary Millage Rate Resolution
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the
Proposed Millage Rate of 7.2899 Mills for general operating purposes; approving
September 14, 2020, at 5:05 p.m. at the Tamarac Commission Chambers, 7525 NW 88th
Avenue, Tamarac, Florida, as the date, time and place for the first public hearing to set
the Tentative Millage Rate and Budget for Fiscal Year 2021; approving September 29,
2020 at 5:05 p.m. at the Tamarac Commission Chambers, 7525 NW 88th Avenue,
Tamarac, Florida, as the date, time, and place for the second public hearing to adopt the
Millage Rate and Budget for the Fiscal Year 2021; authorizing the City Manager to send
the Proposed Millage Rate of 7.2899
Commission District(s): Citywide
City Attorney Goren read the title for the record.
Mayor Gomez called for a motion and a second.
Commissioner Fishman motioned to approve. Commissioner Placko seconded.
Interim Director of Financial Services, Christine Cajuste introduced the item. Budget
Manager, Jeff Streder, provided a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Clerk Johnson confirmed for the record, there were no comments submitted by the public for
this item.
Discussion by the Commission ensued related to voting on the proposed rate tonight,
options for reducing the millage rate, CDD [Community Development District] fee structure,
balance of general fund reserves, when will the City receive funds from the CARES Act,
allocations to every city including Unincorporated Broward County, recouping the $250,000
the Commission authorized from the general fund from the CARES Act, savings in areas
other than essential services, moving money between risk management/health insurance
funds, Voluntary Employee Separation Plan update, anticipated revenue from new
developments, send out information regarding where residents tax money goes, etc.
Vice Mayor Bolton read a letter for the record, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
City Attorney Goren clarified the Commission must notify the public under the TRIM law, FS
Chapter 200, so the public is aware of the first and second hearing. Goren clarified the
Governor has allowed for TRIM hearing to be held virtually, but that will not in any way effect
the public's right to access the meeting.
City Manager Michael Cernech stated, based on the budget we have proposed to at a rate
of 7.2899 mills, we would be able to provide the same level of service. Cernech continued
explaining the impact of lowering the millage, receiving a lower amount from state revenue,
and the progressive negative impact services this year and in future years.
Following discussion, Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion to approve
TR13433 carried unanimously 5-0.
Mayor Gomez recessed the meeting at 9:15 p.m. and reconvened at 9:30 p.m.
b. TR13434— Fire Rescue Assessment
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, relating to the
provision of Fire Rescue Services; facilities and programs in the City of Tamarac,
Florida, establishing the estimated assessment rate for Fire Rescue Assessments for the
fiscal year beginning October 1, 2020; directing the preparation of an assessment roll;
authorizing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice thereof; providing for
conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
City Attorney Goren read the title for the record.
Mayor Gomez called for a motion and a second.
Commissioner Fishman motioned to approve. Commissioner Placko seconded.
Interim Director of Financial Services Christine Cajuste provided a presentation, which is on
file in the City Clerk's Office.
Clerk Johnson confirmed for the record, there were no comments submitted by the public for
this item.
Discussion by the Commissioner ensued related to revenue difference between commercial
and residential properties. Cajuste will provide that information at a later date.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion to approve TR13434 carried
unanimously 5-0.
c. TR13435 —Stormwater Utility Management Fee Special Assessment
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, relating to the
provision of Stormwater Management provided by the City's Stormwater Utility;
determining that certain real property will be specially benefited thereby; establishing
and confirming the method of calculating the cost of Stormwater Management Service
against the real property that will be specially benefited thereby; directing the City
Manager to prepare or direct the preparation of a Preliminary Stormwater Utility
Management Fee Roll based upon the methodology set forth herein; establishing a
public hearing for the proposed Stormwater Utility Management Fees and directing the
provision of notice in connection therewith; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
City Attorney Goren read the title for the record.
Mayor Gomez called for a motion and a second.
Commissioner Placko motioned to approve. Commissioner Fishman seconded.
Interim Director of Financial Services Christine Cajuste provided a presentation, which is on
file in the City Clerk's Office.
Clerk Johnson confirmed for the record, there were no comments submitted by the public for
this item.
No discussion by the Commission.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion to approve TR13435 carried 4-1
with Vice Mayor Bolton dissenting.
d. TR13436—Solid Waste Special Assessment
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, relating to the
provision of residential Solid Waste Collection Services and facilities and programs in
the City of Tamarac, Florida; providing for purpose and definitions; providing for
legislative determinations; establishing the estimated rate for the residential Solid Waste
Collection Services Assessment for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2020; directing
the preparation of a Residential Solid Waste Collection Services special assessment roll;
authorizing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice thereof; and providing
an effective date.
Commission District(s): Citywide
City Attorney Goren read the title for the record.
Mayor Gomez called for a motion and a second.
Commissioner Placko motioned to approve. Commissioner Fishman seconded.
Clerk Johnson confirmed for the record, there were no comments submitted by the public for
this item.
Interim Director of Financial Services Christine Cajuste provided a presentation, which is on
file in the City Clerk's Office.
No discussion by the Commission.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion to approve TR13426 carried 4-1
with Vice Mayor Bolton dissenting.
e. TR13437 — FY2021 Nuisance Abatement Special Assessments
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, relating to the
provision of Nuisance Abatement on certain real properties by the City in accordance
with Chapter 9, Article II, Division V of the City's Code of Ordinances; determining that
certain real property has been specially benefitted by the City's Abatement of Nuisances
thereon; directing the City Manager to prepare or direct the preparation of a preliminary
Nuisance Abatement Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing for the proposed
levy of unpaid nuisance abatement assessments on the annual tax bill and directing the
provision of notice in connection therewith; providing for conflict; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
Commission District(s): Citywide
City Attorney Goren read the title for the record.
Mayor Gomez called for a motion and a second.
Commissioner Placko motioned to approve. Commissioner Fishman seconded.
Clerk Johnson confirmed for the record, there were no comments submitted by the public for
this item.
No discussion by the Commission.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion to approve TR13437 carried
unanimously 5-0.
9. ORDINANCES — FIRST READING
a. TO2433 —Ordinance Adopting Mandatory Year-Round Landscape Irrigation
Conservation Measures
An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending and
restating Chapter 22, Article VIII of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tamarac,
entitled "Water Conservation Regulations", in its entirety; authorizing the City to
implement procedures to protect the water resources of the City of Tamarac and to
promote water conservation through the efficient use of landscape irrigation and
consistency with the South Florida Water Management District's (District) Mandatory
Year-Round Landscape Irrigation Conservation Measures under Chapter 40E-24,
Florida Administrative Code, (F.A.C.); providing for definitions; authorizing City
Administration to take all steps necessary to implement and operate the enforcement
program pursuant to the requirements of State Law; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
Commission District(s): Citywide
City Attorney Goren read the title for the record.
Mayor Gomez called for a motion and a second.
Commissioner Placko motioned to approve. Commissioner Fishman seconded.
Director of Public Services Jack Strain provided a presentation, which is on file in the City
Clerk's Office.
Clerk Johnson confirmed for the record, there were no comments submitted by the public for
this item.
No discussion by the Commission.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion to approve TO2433 carried
unanimously 5-0.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
a. TR13458 —Approval of the 5-year Consolidated Plan FY2020/2021 to 2024/2025
including FY2020-2021 CDBG Annual Action Plan
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, adopting the City's
Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-2021 to 2024-2025 and approving the projects
recommended for inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan for expenditure
for the Community Development Block Grant Funds estimated to be $417,242 for the twenty
first program year, together attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; authorizing the appropriate City
officials to submit said Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan and related documents to the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizing the Mayor or
appropriate City officials to execute Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan federal
application for funding; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an
effective date.
Commission District(s): Citywide
City Attorney Goren read the title for the record.
Mayor Gomez called for a motion and a second.
Commissioner Placko motioned to approve. Commissioner Fishman seconded.
Director of Community Development Maxine Calloway introduced Erich Chatham of Civitas
LLC, and Charles Murphy of T-Mobile, who each provided a presentation which are on file in
the City Clerk's Office.
Clerk Johnson confirmed for the record, there were no comments submitted by the public for
this item.
Discussion by the Commission ensued with questions related to how the CDBG funding is
broken down, what service does Voices for Children provide and a breakdown of the
program, amount of affordable housing in future developments, senior feeding program and
it having a waitlist, etc.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion to approve TR13458 carried
unanimously 5-0.
b. WCC Cure Plan —Woodmont Amended and Restated Development Agreement
Third Periodic Review
Commission District(s): District 4
City Attorney Goren reviewed background information related to the City being party to an
agreement with Woodmont County Club and Pulte Homes and a provision in the agreement
for the conduct of a hearing such as this. Goren explained the procedures of the hearing
and read a provision of the contract known as a Chapter 163 Development Contract.
Clerk Johnson requested disclosures from Commissioner Gelin, Commissioner Fishman,
Commissioner Placko, Vice Mayor Bolton and Mayor Gomez reported no disclosures.
Mayor Gomez called for a motion and a second.
Commissioner Placko motioned to support recommendations of the professional staff. Vice
Mayor Bolton seconded.
Director of Community Development Maxine Calloway provided a presentation and reviewed
her memorandum, which have both been submitted as part of the record and is on file in the
City Clerk's Office.
City Attorney Goren clarified both of Ms. Calloway's items would be entered into the record.
Justin Schmidt, of Woodmont Country Club, provided remarks related to the item, a cure
plan, discrepancies, or differences of opinion with the City's position, obligations of the City,
reasons for delay in completing items, etc.
Mayor Gomez called for comments from the public.
Clerk Johnson read the following comments:
1) Adam Reynolds, via Facebook and email. Hello, if memory serves correctly, the
Woodmont Country Club received a variance to be able to offer for sale a piece of
property for the proposed Woodmont Hotel. My question is, when does the contract on
this property expire (I imagine that the property was contingent to the passing of the
project by the Tamarac Town Council)., and this property should revert back to its
original zoning. Also, whom is responsible for trimming the 3 foot tall weeks that are in
front of the former Woodmont Country Club (where the construction barrier is). This is
unsightly. There are many homes that border the golf course. The CC should prune
trees accordingly in the event of an hurricane there won't be property damage. I love on
hole 8 and there is a large tree that hasn't been pruned in years. It is a potential safety
hazard. Also, along 75th St. there are large swaths of land that are on the country club's
property that have large amounts of leaves and debris. This could be a fire hazard in dry
periods. Also, in front of the former Country Club, there are construction barriers that 3
foot tall weeds on 80th Ave. Someone whether it is Pulte or Woodmont needs to
maintain this area. Please hold Woodmont Country Club accountable. Fine them
accordingly. 2019 the pandemic was not happening. They were to have these done by
them. Not a good excuse! Most of the violations are from 2019. The pandemic didn't
start until March 17, 2020 and thereafter.
Mayor Gomez closed public comment.
Mayor Gomez mentioned the City's Ordinance to adjourn by 11:30 p.m. City Attorney Goren
clarified the City's rules and procedure.
Commissioner Placko motioned to finish Item 10.b. [the current item] tonight. extend the
meeting to 11:30 p.m. Commissioner Fishman seconded. Clerk Johnson conducted a roll
call vote and motion carried unanimously 5-0.
Discussion by the Commission ensued related to the details of the development agreement.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion to support the recommendations of
the professional staff and the motion carried unanimously 5-0.
11. ORDINANCES —SECOND READING
a. TO2432 —Ordinance Extending the Woodlands Overlay District Termination Date to
Sunset and Terminate Three (3) Years after the effective date of the Land
Development Code
An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, extending the
Woodlands Overlay District termination date, amending Chapter 10 of the City of Tamarac
Code of Ordinances, entitled "Land Development Code" by amending Article 2, entitle
"Zoning District" by specifically amending Section 10-2.7(C), to sunset and terminate the
Woodlands Overlay District on July 12, 2021 three years after the effective date of the City
of Tamarac Land Development Code, in conformity with the City of Tamarac
Comprehensive Plan; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an
effective date.
Commission District(s): Citywide
City Attorney Goren read the title for the record.
Mayor Gomez called for a motion and a second.
Commissioner Placko motioned to motioned to approve. Vice Mayor Bolton seconded.
Clerk Johnson confirmed for the record, there were no comments submitted by the public for
this item.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion to motion to approve carried
unanimously 5-0.
12. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S)
None.
13. OTHER
a. Public Art Sculptures Designs Discussion and Approval
Colony West suspended ceiling and exterior sculptures and Tamarac Village Amphitheater
and Splash Pad including pending projects update
Commission District(s): Citywide
City Attorney Goren introduced the item and stated a proper motion would need to be
entered at the end of the presentation.
Community Development Director, Maxine Calloway, introduced George Gadson and Beth
Ravitz for a presentation, which on file in the City Clerk's Office. Calloway stated she would
like to have both sculptures installed on the same timeline.
Discussion by the Commission ensures related to the color of the sculpture compared to the
interior color, fixtures, high hats, etc.
Commissioner Placko motioned to go ahead with the new piece in all white. Vice Mayor
Bolton seconded. Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote, and the motion to approve
carried 3-2 with Commissioner Fishman and Mayor Gomez dissenting.
Commissioner Placko motioned to extend the meeting till midnight. Commissioner Gelin
seconded. Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote and the motion carried unanimously 5-0.
Discussion by the Commission ensued related to the exterior sculpture by Michael Szabo.
b. Discussion and possible motion mandating Broward Sheriffs Office issue adult
civil citation for minor offenses.
Requested by Commission Gelin
Meeting adjourned prior to discussing the item.
c. Discussion and possible motion to draft an Ordinance to Ban the Box.
Requested by Commissioner Gelin
Meeting adjourned prior to discussing the item.
Mayor Gomez adjourned the meeting at 12:06 a.m.
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