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CITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING

Virtual
October 28, 2020
l9:30 AM

CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Fishman

INTRODUCTION
1.PROCEDURES FOR VIRTUAL MEETINGS
2.PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.Proclamation - National First Responders Day
Requested by Van Schoen, Tamarac Fire Rescue
b.Florida City Government Week - Teen Council Videos
c.Employee Service Awards

5 Years of Service

James Sheddy

Kingman Mais

Nico Vallorani

Joe Nogami

Tyus Seymour

Michael Valeri III

Joella Tillery

Anthony Escobedo

15 Years of Service

Paul Johnson

Nora Carles

Christine Bosco

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.Approval of the Sept. 23, 2020 - Virtual City Commission Meeting Minutes
b.Approval of the Oct. 14, 2020 - Virtual City Commission Meeting Minutes
c.TR13502 - Emergency Medical Services Transport Fees
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, to approve and re-establish as standalone the schedule of Emergency Medical Services Transport Fees from other fees generated by Tamarac Fire Department; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute the re-establishment of the Fee Schedule for Emergency Services Transport Fees effective upon execution of this Resolution; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
d.TR13513 - FY 2021 Annual Wastewater Pump Purchase
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, designating Hydra Service, Inc., as a Sole Source Provider for pumps and appurtenances utilized at sixty-four (64) city wastewater pump stations, and to authorize expenditures for the purchase of pumps and appurtenances from Hydra Service, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $95,000 for fiscal year 2021; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
Commission District(s): Citywide
e.TR13521 - CUES Retrofit to Wastewater Video Van
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, designating Cues, Inc., as a sole source provider for upgrades to the wastewater video van camera system; authorizing expenditures for said purpose from Cues, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $74,656.00; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
Commission District(s): Citywide
f.TR13526 - Award of Contract to Meals on Wheels for Senior Feeding Program with County CARES Funds
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the agreement and authorizing the appropriate city officials to execute an agreement with Meals On Wheels South Florida to provide administration of the Seniors Feeding Program with CARES Act Funds received through Broward County, attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, in accordance with the City’s Code of Ordinances, Section 6-148(b) Sole and Single Source Procurement Standards, for an amount not to exceed $154,000; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date
Commission District(s): Citywide
g.TR13527 - Award of Contract to T-Mobile for Unemployment Connectivity Program with County CARES Funds
A Resolution of the City Commission of the city of Tamarac, Florida, approving the agreement and authorizing the appropriate city officials to execute an agreement with T-Mobile  for the Connectivity for Employment Support  Program, funded with CARES Act dollars received through Broward County, attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, in accordance with the city’s Code of Ordinances, Section 6-148 entitled “Exclusions and Exceptions To Bid and Proposal Requirements”, specifically Section 6-148(I) Waiver of Procurement Procedures, for an amount not to exceed $75,000; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
Commission District(s): Citywide
8.REGULAR AGENDA
a.TR13509 - Jeff Ellis Agreement Amendment #5

A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute Agreement Amendment #5 between the City of Tamarac and Jeff Ellis Management, LLC, exercising the option to renew the agreement to provide Swimming Pool Management Services for the Caporella Aquatic Center and Water’s Edge Park, at a cost of $349,983.90 annually, plus shared revenues, for a two-year period effective January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2022; approving funding from the appropriate accounts; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.

b.TR13515 - Award of Bid No. 20-12B for Citywide Tree Trimming Services
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding Bid No. 20-12B to and approving an Agreement with Superior Landscaping and Lawn Services, Inc. (“Superior”) for Citywide Tree Trimming Services; based on established contract fixed unit prices; authorizing annual expenditures not to exceed $399,634.00 including annual price escalation / de-escalation per Bid No 20-12B; authorizing proper City Officials to execute contract renewals; authorizing an additional appropriation in the amount not to exceed $288,463.00 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.
Commission District(s): Citywide
c.TR13523 - Authorization to Award Task Authorization Number 21-03D to Stantec Consulting Services for design and related services for Art on the University Drive Bridge Overpass in an amount not to exceed $75,030.00

A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving Task Authorization No. 21-03D and authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute Task Authorization No. 21-03D with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. To provide professional design, permitting and construction phase related services, attached hereto as Exhibit “A”,  for the university Drive Overpass Public Art Project in accordance with the city's Consulting Engineering agreement as authorized by resolution no. R-2016-80, for an amount not to exceed $75,030.00; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date

Commission District(s): District 4
d.TR13516 - Administrative Services Agreement with Cigna (ASO)
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the renewal of the Agreement with Cigna, authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute the agreement with Cigna, providing for administrative services for claims and Flexible Spending plans and the Employee Assistance program, the Telehealth Connection program and the Motivateme Value program, and to make certain modifications to the Health Insurance program for employees and retirees; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
e.TR13517 - Stop Loss Insurance
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the renewal of the Agreement with Cigna, authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute the agreement with Cigna, providing for Stop Loss insurance; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
f.TR13518 - Dental Insurance Renewal
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the renewal of the Agreement with Cigna, authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute the agreement with Cigna, providing for a Dental Insurance program, and to make certain modifications to the program for employees and retirees; providing for the continuation of the existing cost allocation of the Dental Insurance premium between the City and employees; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
g.TR13519 - Vision Insurance Program Implementation
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the Agreement with Cigna and authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute the agreement with Cigna, providing for a voluntary Vision Insurance program, and to make certain modifications to the program for employees and retirees; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
9.ORDINANCE(S) - FIRST READING
10.PUBLIC HEARING(S)
11.ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING
a.TO2438 - Amendment to the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances to include "City Holidays"
An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida; amending Chapter 2, "Administration", Article 1 "In General", of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances by creating Section 2-3, "City Holidays", providing for severability; providing for codification and providing for an effective date.
Commission District(s): Citywide
b.TO2439 - Amendment to the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances to include "Tamarac Employee Living Wage"
An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, pertaining to Living Wages; creating provisions for Living Wage for City employees; amending Chapter 6 of the City's Code of Ordinances, entitled "Finance and Taxation", specifically amending Article 1, entitled "In General" by creating Section 6-1, to be entitled "Tamarac Employee Living Wage"; providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for an effective date.
Commission District(s): Citywide
c.TO 2440 - Amendment to City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances to include "Ban the Box"

An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, pertaining to criminal history screening practices for applicants seeking employment with the City of Tamarac and its contractors, effectively "Banning the Box;" creating Section 2-245 of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances entitled "Conviction History Prohibition in City employment and by City contractors"; providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for an effective date.

12.QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S)
13.OTHER

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.

 

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Jennifer Johnson, CMC
City Clerk