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CITY OF TAMARAC REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING VIRTUAL March 24, 2021 l7:00 PM


CALL TO ORDER:


ROLL CALL:


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:


		Vice Mayor Villalobos


INTRODUCTION


1.	PROCEDURES FOR VIRTUAL MEETINGS


2.	PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS


	a.	Proclamation - Child Abuse Prevention Month
		Requested by Mayor Gomez


	b.	Proclamation - National Kidney Month
		Requested by Commissioner Bolton


	c.	Proclamation - Problem Gambling Awareness Month
		Requested by Mayor Gomez


3.	CITY COMMISSION REPORTS


	a. Commissioner Bolton b. Commissioner Gelin c. Vice Mayor Villalobos d. Commissioner Placko e. Mayor Gomez James Twigger


4.	CITY ATTORNEY REPORT


5.	CITY MANAGER REPORT


6.	PUBLIC PARTICIPATION


Any member of the public may speak to any issue that is not agendized for public hearing at this meeting. Speakers will be limited to three minutes during this item and at public hearings. There will be a thirty (30) minute aggregate time limit for this item. Any member of the public, wishing to comment publicly on the record, on any matter, may register online at https://www.Tamarac.org/meetings. Individuals who register will be contacted by telephone at the appropriate time during the meeting to offer their public comments. Members of the public wishing to provide comments to the members of the City Commission on any matter, including items on the agenda, may submit their comments by email to CityClerk@Tamarac.org. All comments submitted by email shall be made part of the public record. Please be advised, the City will not read publicly any emails. If you wish to speak on the record, please register as indicated above. When an issue has been designated as quasi-judicial, public remarks shall only be heard during a quasi-judicial hearing that has been properly noticed for that matter.


ANNOUNCEMENT OF TIME ALLOCATIONS-MOTIONS TO TABLE


The Chair at this time will announce those items that have been given a specific time to be heard, and will entertain motions from the Commission members to table those items that require research. The Commission may agendize by majority consent matters of an urgent nature which have come to the Commission's attention after publication.


7.	CONSENT AGENDA


	Items listed under Consent Agenda are viewed to be routine and the recommendation will be enacted by ONE MOTION in the form listed below. If discussion is desired, then, in accordance with Resolution 2003-15, Sec. 4.5, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.

Approval of the Dec. 9, 2021 - City Commission Minutes

Approval of the Feb. 10, 2021 - Virtual City Commission Meeting Minutes

TR13578 - Appointments to the Planning Board

A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, appointing one (1) regular member to the Planning Board, to serve a term that is concurrent with the appointing Commissioner, or until such time other appointments are made to the Planning Board; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.

Commission District(s):

Citywide

TR13583 - Resolution Renaming 108th Terrace to Diane Glasser Terrace

A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the request for renaming of public streets for the inclusion of the name, "Diane Glasser Terrace", to the existing numbered, "NW 108 Terrace" as more particularly depicted in Exhibit "1", attached hereto; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date

Commission District(s):

District 3

TR13584 - Resolution Renaming Southgate Boulevard to Alcee L. Hastings Boulevard

A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the request for renaming of public streets for the inclusion of the name, "Alcee L. Hastings Boulevard", to the existing, "Southgate Boulevard", as more particularly depicted in Exhibit "1" attached hereto; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date

Commission District(s):

District 3
District 4


8.	REGULAR AGENDA

TR13490 - Tract 27 Booster Station (Construction)

A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding Bid Number 21-01B and approving an agreement with C&I Construction and Design, Inc. for the construction of the Tract 27 Booster Station Upgrade Project in the amount of $1,920,510.00, a contingency of $192,051.00 (10%) will be added to the account for a project total of $2,112,561.00; authorizing an additional appropriation in the amount not to exceed $162,561.00 to be included in a future budget amendment pursuant to F.S. 166.241(2); authorizing the appropriate City Officials to administer the contract; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.

Commission District(s):

Citywide

TR13579 - Resolution amending the Community Development Fee Schedule

A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending the Community Development Department Fee Schedule, attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, adopting a fee for “Comprehensive Sign Plan” applications to provide for review of comprehensive sign plans submitted by commercial and mixed-used developments; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.

Commission District(s):

Citywide

TR13585 - Supporting State Senate and House Bills Designating Juneteenth Day as a Legal Holiday

A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, expressing strong support for the Senate Bill 490 and House Bill 185, which would designate Juneteenth Day as a legal holiday; direction to the City Clerk; and providing for an effective date.

TR13586 - Resolution Opposing Legislation Related to Combating Public Disorder

A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, expressing opposition to proposed House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 484 entitled “An Act Related to Combating Public Disorder,” which imposes a chilling effect on the exercising of First Amendment rights by the public; providing for directions to the City Clerk; and providing for an effective date.


9.	ORDINANCE(S) - FIRST READING


	a.	TO2466 - Creation of the Education Advisory Board
		An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida amending Chapter 2, "Administration," Article III, "Boards, Committees, Commissions," of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances, by creating Division 4, "Education Advisory Board"; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for codification; and providing for an effective date.


	b.	TO2467 - Amendment to the NRE Pension Board
		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 16.902, Administration of the Retirement Plan; providing for a savings clause; providing for severability; providing for codification and providing for an effective date.


	c.	TO2468 - Amending Section 16-571 - Police Pension Trustee Terms
		An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending Chapter 16, Pension and Retirement, Article VIII, Pension Plan (Police Officers), Division 2, Section 16-571, Members; providing for four (4) year trustee term limits; providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.


	d.	TO2469 - Amending Section 2-36 - Campaign Finance Reporting
		An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending Chapter 2, entitled “Administration”, Article II, Section 2-36 entitled “Campaign Finance Reports” by adding a provision extending the filing deadline due to the inoperability of the electronic filing system; providing for codification, conflicts; and severability; and providing for an effective date.


10.	PUBLIC HEARING(S)


11.	ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING

TO2460 - Ordinance amending the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances to allow Food Trucks in the City of Tamarac in certain zoning districts

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 3, entitled “Use Regulations”, amending Section 10-3.5, entitled “Temporary Uses and Structures”, by specifically amending subsection 10-3.5(G)(3) entitled “Food Truck” of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances to provide definitions, terms and regulations for food trucks operating within the City of Tamarac; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for codification; and providing for an effective date.

Commission District(s):

Citywide

TO2462 - Amendment to the Code of Ordinances to turn off sprinklers during school zone times

An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending Chapter 22, Article VIII of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tamarac, entitled "Water Conservation Regulations", specifically amending Section 22-303 entitled "Year-Round Permanent Landscape Irrigation Measures" to extend the schedule in which no water use restrictions are in effect to 7:00 am to ensure the safety of our residents and children that use the sidewalks during school hours; providing for severability; providing for codification; providing an effective date

Commission District(s):

Citywide


12.	QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S)


13.	OTHER


	a.	Update - Curb Appeal Program



	b.	Update - Homelessness Task Force



	c.	Mayor and City Commissioner Direction to the City Manager or the City Attorney
		1) Discussion and possible direction regarding a city-wide residential color palette Requested by Mayor Gomez and Vice Mayor Villalobos 2) Discussion related to videos posted on the City's You Tube Channel Requested by Vice Mayor Villalobos 3) Discussion and possible direction for commercial plaza maintenance Requested by Vice Mayor Villalobos

The City Commission may consider and act upon such other business as may come before it. In the event this agenda must be revised, such revised copies will be available to the public at the City Commission meeting.

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 at either of the following numbers: 1-800-955-8770 or 1-800-955-8771.

Jennifer Johnson, CMC
City Clerk