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CITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING

Virtual
June 10, 2020
l7:00 PM

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

INTRODUCTION
1.PROCEDURES FOR VIRTUAL MEETINGS
2.PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.Proclamation - Caribbean Heritage Month
Requested by Vice Mayor Bolton
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 any matter, including on items on the agenda, may submit their comments by email to cityclerk@tamarac.org. All comments submitted by email, that if read orally, are three minutes or less shall be read into the record. All comments submitted by email shall be made part of the public record. Public comments may also be submitted online, during the meeting, through Facebook Live. Members of the public may also register online at https://www.tamarac.org/signup. Individuals who register will be contacted by telephone at the appropriate time during the meeting to offer their public comments.

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.

a.TR13440 - Lenovo Laptop Purchase

A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida approving the purchase of sixty (60) Lenovo ThinkPad x1 Yoga Gen 5 laptop computers for a total cost of $95,460; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the intent of this resolution; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.                                          

Commission District(s): Citywide
b.TR13441 - Authorizing a Four-Week Hiatus for Mayor & City Commission

A Resolution of the City Commission, of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing a four-week consecutive period (July 12, 2020 – August 9, 2020) during which time the City Commission will not schedule any regular meetings pursuant to Section 4.06(A) of the City Charter; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.

Commission District(s): Citywide
c.TR13442 - Authorization to Submit Grant Application in the Amount of $300,000 to the Florida Div.of Cultural Affairs Cultural Facilities Program and authorizing an amount of $600,000 as the City’s Required Matching Funds

A Resolution of the City of Tamarac authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Cultural Facilities Program requesting $300,000 for the Sunset Hammock project and further authorizing an amount of $600,000 as the City’s required matching funds; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.

Commission District(s): District 2
Citywide
d.TR13444 - Backup Storage Replacement
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida approving the acquisition and installation of a Dell EMC storage solution from Dell; utilizing State of Florida contract number 43211500-WSCA-15-ACS; authorizing an expenditure for an amount not to exceed $64,708.21; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
8.REGULAR AGENDA
a.TR13438 - Capital Improvement Refunding Revenue Note, Series 2020 (Taxable)

A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida authorizing the issuance of its Capital Improvement Refunding Revenue Note, Series 2020 (Taxable), in the principal amount of $16,620,000 at any one time, to refinance all of its outstanding Capital Improvement Refunding Revenue Note, Series 2017 (Taxable); making certain findings of paramount public purpose; providing that the Series 2020 Note shall be a limited obligation of the city payable from legally available Non-Ad Valorem Revenues budgeted, appropriated and deposited as provided herein; providing for the rights, securities and remedies for the owner of the Series 2020 Note; making certain covenants and agreements in connection therewith; and providing for severability and an effective date.


Commission District(s): Citywide
b.TR13426 - Denouncing White Supremacy

A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, condemning and denouncing white supremacy, bias and hate in all of its forms; committing to ensuring civil and human rights are afforded to all individuals in the City of Tamarac; and reaffirming Tamarac’s commitment to peace, respect, inclusivity, and equity for all; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.

Commission District(s): Citywide
9.ORDINANCE(S) - FIRST READING
10.PUBLIC HEARING(S)
11.ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING
12.QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S)
13.OTHER
a.Protected Hairstyles

Discussion requested by Commissioner Fishman related to changing the definition of protected hairstyles in the City of Tamarac's Personnel Manual.

Commission District(s): Citywide
b.Discussion of community-involved solidarity efforts against racial injustice requested by Mayor Michelle J. Gomez.
Discussion of community-involved solidarity efforts against racial injustice requested by Mayor Michelle J. Gomez. 

c.Discussion and Direction related to Guidelines for a New COVID-19 Resident Assistance Program Funded by the General Fund
Discussion and Direction related to Guidelines for a new COVID-19 Resident Assistance Program funded by the General Fund
Commission District(s): Citywide

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