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CITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING

Commission Chambers
February 9, 2022
l7:00 PM


CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Vice Mayor Gelin

INTRODUCTION
1.CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
2.CITY MANAGER REPORT
a.Black History Month Honorees

Commissioner Bolton - Patricia Parkins 

Vice Mayor Gelin –  Charles B. “Chuck” Morton, Jr.  

Commissioner Villalobos - Aneatra King

Commissioner Placko -  Dr. Sherine Brown

Mayor Gomez – Dr. Francine Baugh-Stewart

b.Update - Tamarac Interagency Task Force to End Homelessness
c.Discussion regarding Commissioner access to City's Nextdoor account
3.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. 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.

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. The City has authority under the City Code to regulate the manner in which public comments are made during any public meetings. Please be advised, the City will not read publicly any emails.


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.


4.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.

a.Approval of the January 26, 2022, City Commission Minutes
b.TR13741 - Accepting the Consultants Report: City of Tamarac District Analysis
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, accepting the results and recommendation of the Florida Atlantic University District Analysis for the City of Tamarac, in accordance with Section 6.03 entitled "Redistricting" in the City's Charter; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. 
5.REGULAR AGENDA
a.TR13733 - City Commission Initiative Policy
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida adopting City Commission Initiative Policy and authorizing its implementation; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an Effective Date.
b.TR13742 - Adopting a Social Media Policy
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, adopting the City of Tamarac Social Media Policy for the use of social media for business purposes; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. 
6.ORDINANCE(S) - FIRST READING
7.ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING
8.QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S)
9.PUBLIC HEARING(S)
10.OTHER
a.Update - 2022 Inspiration Way Sculptures
Presentation by Public Art Consultant, George Gadson
b.Increasing the maximum number of hours for Community Engagement Liaisons
Requested by Vice Mayor Gelin
c.Censuring of Commissioner Bolton
Requested by Commissioner Villalobos
d.Discussion related to the Anti-Corruption Act
Requested by Vice Mayor Gelin
e.Discussion and direction by the Commission Body to enact a more aggressive approach (consequence) other than “censuring”
Commissioner Villalobos
f.Motion to direct the City Commission to take action and or censure Commissioner Elvin Villalobos for making obscene and racial remarks against another Commissioner
Requested by Commissioner Bolton
g.City Commission Questions/Direction to the City Manager or the City Attorney
Requested by Commissioner Bolton

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