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Regular City Commission Meeting

January 24, 2024 ·6:30 PM Final ·https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84331976094

Commission Chambers and Zoom.us Webinar ID: 843 3197 6094

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Agenda — 58 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  2. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  3. 2 ROLL CALL
  4. 2 ROLL CALL
  5. 3 MOMENT OF SILENCE - INVOCATION
  6. 3 MOMENT OF SILENCE - INVOCATION
  7. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  8. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  9. 1) PRESENTATION(S)
  10. 1) PRESENTATION(S)
  11. A. 2023 HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST WINNERS 1ST PLACE- The Eacker Family, 7665 NW 22nd St. ($100 VISA GIFT CARD) 2ND PLACE- The Ovil Family, 2656 NW 69th Ave. ($50 VISA GIFT CARD) 3RD PLACE- The VandeLinde Family, 5801 NW 20th St. ($25 VISA GIFT CARD) ID 2024-023
  12. A. 2023 HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST WINNERS 1ST PLACE- The Eacker Family, 7665 NW 22nd St. ($100 VISA GIFT CARD) 2ND PLACE- The Ovil Family, 2656 NW 69th Ave. ($50 VISA GIFT CARD) 3RD PLACE- The VandeLinde Family, 5801 NW 20th St. ($25 VISA GIFT CARD) ID 2024-023
  13. B. ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: NICOLE DOS SANTOS (Student), DANIELLE MALLORY (Teacher), (Ms. Latoya Dean, Principal and/or Ms. Renate Ramirez, Middle School Assistant Principal) ATLANTIC WEST ELEMENTARY: EUGENIE LARA (Student), ADRIENNE HILLS (Teacher), (Mrs. Shereen Reynolds, Principal and Ms. Yahira Tamayo, Assistant Principal) BROWARD MATH AND SCIENCE SCHOOLS: ALAN NUNEZ (Student), KENESHA BESWICK (Teacher), (Mr. Hasan Kose, Principal and/or Assistant Principal Ms. Fabricia Santos Maraclo) LIBERTY ELEMENTARY: JOLEEN RICHARDS (Student), ANNETTE FERNANDEZ (Teacher), (Ms. Vicki Flournoy, Principal and/or Ms. Donna Styles, Assistant Principal) MARGATE ELEMENTARY: ALIANA DUNKLEY(Student), APOLLYON JAMES (Teacher), (Mr. Thomas Schroeder, Principal and/or Ms. Donna Rucker, Assistant Principal) MARGATE MIDDLE: SABREENAH MENELAS (Student), KIM SHEFFIELD (Teacher), (Mrs. Sabine Phillips, Principal and/or Mr. Roderick Daniel, Assistant Principal) PHYL’S ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL: TAMIRA WRIGHT (Student), MARCELLA CARRENO (Teacher), (Ms. Afua Baptiste, Principal and/or Ms. Jalaja Cooke, Elementary Director) WEST BROWARD ACADEMY: ADRIANA FAUST (Student), KARLENE GAYLE-BROWN (Teacher), (Mr. Derrick Hugue, Principal and/or Assistant Principal Ms. Rossana Padron) ID 2023-425
  14. B. ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: NICOLE DOS SANTOS (Student), DANIELLE MALLORY (Teacher), (Ms. Latoya Dean, Principal and/or Ms. Renate Ramirez, Middle School Assistant Principal) ATLANTIC WEST ELEMENTARY: EUGENIE LARA (Student), ADRIENNE HILLS (Teacher), (Mrs. Shereen Reynolds, Principal and Ms. Yahira Tamayo, Assistant Principal) BROWARD MATH AND SCIENCE SCHOOLS: ALAN NUNEZ (Student), KENESHA BESWICK (Teacher), (Mr. Hasan Kose, Principal and/or Assistant Principal Ms. Fabricia Santos Maraclo) LIBERTY ELEMENTARY: JOLEEN RICHARDS (Student), ANNETTE FERNANDEZ (Teacher), (Ms. Vicki Flournoy, Principal and/or Ms. Donna Styles, Assistant Principal) MARGATE ELEMENTARY: ALIANA DUNKLEY(Student), APOLLYON JAMES (Teacher), (Mr. Thomas Schroeder, Principal and/or Ms. Donna Rucker, Assistant Principal) MARGATE MIDDLE: SABREENAH MENELAS (Student), KIM SHEFFIELD (Teacher), (Mrs. Sabine Phillips, Principal and/or Mr. Roderick Daniel, Assistant Principal) PHYL’S ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL: TAMIRA WRIGHT (Student), MARCELLA CARRENO (Teacher), (Ms. Afua Baptiste, Principal and/or Ms. Jalaja Cooke, Elementary Director) WEST BROWARD ACADEMY: ADRIANA FAUST (Student), KARLENE GAYLE-BROWN (Teacher), (Mr. Derrick Hugue, Principal and/or Assistant Principal Ms. Rossana Padron) ID 2023-425
  15. 2) PUBLIC DISCUSSION
  16. 9 Anyone wishing to comment on any matter relating to City business or on any item on the Consent Agenda should approach the podium now. Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes.
  17. 2) PUBLIC DISCUSSION
  18. 3) COMMISSION COMMENTS
  19. 3) COMMISSION COMMENTS
  20. 4) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
  21. 4) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
  22. 5) CONSENT AGENDA
  23. 5) CONSENT AGENDA
  24. 13 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 by the Commission, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
  25. 13 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 by the Commission, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
  26. A. MOTION - APPROVAL OF CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: NOVEMBER 1, 2023 REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING, NOVEMBER 15, 2023 REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING, NOVEMBER 27, 2023 SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING AND DECEMBER 4, 2023 SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING ID 2023-419
  27. A. MOTION - APPROVAL OF CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: NOVEMBER 1, 2023 REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING, NOVEMBER 15, 2023 REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING, NOVEMBER 27, 2023 SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING AND DECEMBER 4, 2023 SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING ID 2023-419 approved
  28. B. RESOLUTION - APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH BROWARD COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS FOR THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 5, 2024 ID 2022-486
  29. B. RESOLUTION - APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH BROWARD COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS FOR THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 5, 2024 ID 2022-486 approved Pass
  30. C. RESOLUTION - APPROVING WORKER'S COMPENSATION SETTLEMENT WITH DENNIS HORRIGAN IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $200,000 WITHOUT ADMISSION OF COMPENSABILITY; PROVIDING FOR $125,000 FROM THE CITY AND $75,000 FROM THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES; PROVIDING FOR RESOLUTION OF ALL PAST AND FUTURE MEDICAL AND INDEMNITY BENEFITS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE ID 2023-417
  31. C. RESOLUTION - APPROVING WORKER'S COMPENSATION SETTLEMENT WITH DENNIS HORRIGAN IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $200,000 WITHOUT ADMISSION OF COMPENSABILITY; PROVIDING FOR $125,000 FROM THE CITY AND $75,000 FROM THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES; PROVIDING FOR RESOLUTION OF ALL PAST AND FUTURE MEDICAL AND INDEMNITY BENEFITS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE ID 2023-417 approved Pass
  32. D. RESOLUTION - APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM OF VANESSA LOZANO AGAINST THE CITY OF MARGATE FOR $40,000 WITHOUT ADMISSION OF LIABILITY ID 2023-428
  33. D. RESOLUTION - APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM OF VANESSA LOZANO AGAINST THE CITY OF MARGATE FOR $40,000 WITHOUT ADMISSION OF LIABILITY ID 2023-428 approved Pass
  34. E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, AWARDING RFP 2023-016 - STRATEGIC PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES TO BERRY, DUNN, MCNEIL & PARKER, LLC; PROVIDING FOR TOTAL COMPENSATION NOT TO EXCEED $78,600; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE ID 2023-432
  35. F. RESOLUTION - APPROVING AND ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT AND FUNDING FROM THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, BUREAU OF ADVOCACY AND GRANTS MANAGEMENT, VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,530.00 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, TO FUND THE CITY OF MARGATE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S FULL-TIME VICTIM ADVOCATE POSITION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE ID 2024-013 approved Pass
  36. F. RESOLUTION - APPROVING AND ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT AND FUNDING FROM THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, BUREAU OF ADVOCACY AND GRANTS MANAGEMENT, VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,530.00 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, TO FUND THE CITY OF MARGATE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S FULL-TIME VICTIM ADVOCATE POSITION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE ID 2024-013
  37. G. RESOLUTION - APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM OF JON SHAW AGAINST THE CITY OF MARGATE AS IT RELATES TO THE INTERPRETATION OF THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MARGATE AND JON SHAW IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,895.71 WITHOUT ADMISSION OF LIABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE ID 2024-016 approved Pass
  38. G. RESOLUTION - APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM OF JON SHAW AGAINST THE CITY OF MARGATE AS IT RELATES TO THE INTERPRETATION OF THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MARGATE AND JON SHAW IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,895.71 WITHOUT ADMISSION OF LIABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE ID 2024-016
  39. H. RESOLUTION - APPROVING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND CITY OF MARGATE FOR FILM PERMITTING SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE ID 2024-017 approved
  40. H. RESOLUTION - APPROVING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND CITY OF MARGATE FOR FILM PERMITTING SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE ID 2024-017
  41. 21 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved on the Consent Agenda Pass
  42. 6) RESOLUTION(S)
  43. E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, AWARDING RFP 2023-016 - STRATEGIC PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES TO BERRY, DUNN, MCNEIL & PARKER, LLC; PROVIDING FOR TOTAL COMPENSATION NOT TO EXCEED $78,600; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE ID 2023-432 made
  44. A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPROVING PARKS BOND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - CALYPSO COVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE II - ACTIVITY CENTER AT A COST OF $109,326.93; WHICH IS INCLUSIVE OF ENGINEERING FEES, INSTALLATION FEES AND A CONTINGENCY OF $20,000 FOR COST ASSOCIATED WITH UNFORESEEN FUTURE NEEDS OF PHASE II OF THIS PROJECT; UTILIZING A PIGGYBACK OF NATIONAL PURCHASING PARTNERS (NPPGOV) RFP 2060 - PARK, PLAYGROUND, AND RECREATION EQUIPMENT FOR ALL MATERIALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE ID 2023-433
  45. B. RESOLUTION - OPPOSING HOUSE BILL 267 WHICH SEEKS TO SIGNIFICANTLY ERODE HOME RULE POWERS AND IMPOSES UNREASONABLE TIME FRAMES FOR BUILDING PERMIT REVIEW; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT THIS RESOLUTION TO THE APPROPRIATE PARTIES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE ID 2024-001
  46. C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE UTILITY WORK BY HIGHWAY CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT (UWHCA) BETWEEN THE CITY AND FDOT TO ALLOW FDOT TO PERFORM WORK AT THE SR-7/ US-441 AT ROYAL PALM BLVD/COPANS ROAD INTERSECTION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AT THE COST OF $16,128.00 ID 2024-009
  47. 6) RESOLUTION(S)
  48. D. RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN A LAWSUIT SEEKING A DECLARATION THAT THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 112.144(1)(d), FLORIDA STATUTES, THAT REQUIRE MUNICIPAL ELECTED OFFICIALS TO FILE FORM 6 FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE FORMS IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL AND INVALID, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE ID 2024-018
  49. A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPROVING PARKS BOND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - CALYPSO COVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE II - ACTIVITY CENTER AT A COST OF $109,326.93; WHICH IS INCLUSIVE OF ENGINEERING FEES, INSTALLATION FEES AND A CONTINGENCY OF $20,000 FOR COST ASSOCIATED WITH UNFORESEEN FUTURE NEEDS OF PHASE II OF THIS PROJECT; UTILIZING A PIGGYBACK OF NATIONAL PURCHASING PARTNERS (NPPGOV) RFP 2060 - PARK, PLAYGROUND, AND RECREATION EQUIPMENT FOR ALL MATERIALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE ID 2023-433 made
  50. 27 ADJOURNMENT
  51. 28 PLEASE NOTE:
  52. 29 If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, the person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose 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 to be based. Anyone desiring a verbatim transcript shall have the responsibility, at his/her own expense, to arrange for the transcript. [Appendix A – Zoning – Section 3.3] Any representation made before any City Board, any Administrative Board, or the City Commission in the application for a variance, special exception, conditional use or request for any other permit shall be deemed a condition of the granting of the permit. Should any representation be false or should said representation not be continued as represented, same shall be deemed a violation of the permit and a violation of this section. Any person with a disability requiring auxiliary aids and services for this meeting may call the City Clerk's office at (954) 972-6454 with their request at least two business days prior to the meeting date. One or more members of the City of Margate advisory boards may be in attendance and may participate at the meeting. Members of the public are invited to view this meeting through Zoom using Webinar ID: 843 3197 6094 or can listen via telephone by calling one of the following phone numbers: US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099. • A copy of the Agenda for this Meeting is posted on www.MargateFL.com and on the main bulletin board outside City Hall located at 5790 Margate Blvd, Margate, FL 33063. THROUGH THE CITY’S WEBSITE: Go to www.margatefl.com Go to “Agendas & Minutes” > Find the respective meeting date and click “Agenda Summary” to view the agenda items and see the Zoom meeting information ALTERNATE OPTION FOR VIEWING AND LISTENING TO THE MEETING THROUGH ZOOM.US Instructions: Topic: “Margate Regular City Commission Meeting” Enter the following link to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84331976094 Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099
  53. B. RESOLUTION - OPPOSING HOUSE BILL 267 WHICH SEEKS TO SIGNIFICANTLY ERODE HOME RULE POWERS AND IMPOSES UNREASONABLE TIME FRAMES FOR BUILDING PERMIT REVIEW; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT THIS RESOLUTION TO THE APPROPRIATE PARTIES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE ID 2024-001 made
  54. C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE UTILITY WORK BY HIGHWAY CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT (UWHCA) BETWEEN THE CITY AND FDOT TO ALLOW FDOT TO PERFORM WORK AT THE SR-7/ US-441 AT ROYAL PALM BLVD/COPANS ROAD INTERSECTION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AT THE COST OF $16,128.00 ID 2024-009 discussed
  55. D. RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN A LAWSUIT SEEKING A DECLARATION THAT THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 112.144(1)(d), FLORIDA STATUTES, THAT REQUIRE MUNICIPAL ELECTED OFFICIALS TO FILE FORM 6 FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE FORMS IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL AND INVALID, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE ID 2024-018 made
  56. 37 ADJOURNMENT
  57. 38 PLEASE NOTE:
  58. 39 If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, the person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose 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 to be based. Anyone desiring a verbatim transcript shall have the responsibility, at his/her own expense, to arrange for the transcript. [Appendix A – Zoning – Section 3.3] Any representation made before any City Board, any Administrative Board, or the City Commission in the application for a variance, special exception, conditional use or request for any other permit shall be deemed a condition of the granting of the permit. Should any representation be false or should said representation not be continued as represented, same shall be deemed a violation of the permit and a violation of this section. Any person with a disability requiring auxiliary aids and services for this meeting may call the City Clerk's office at (954) 972-6454 with their request at least two business days prior to the meeting date. One or more members of the City of Margate advisory boards may be in attendance and may participate at the meeting. Members of the public are invited to view this meeting through Zoom using Webinar ID: 843 3197 6094 or can listen via telephone by calling one of the following phone numbers: US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099. • A copy of the Agenda for this Meeting is posted on www.MargateFL.com and on the main bulletin board outside City Hall located at 5790 Margate Blvd, Margate, FL 33063. THROUGH THE CITY’S WEBSITE: Go to www.margatefl.com Go to “Agendas & Minutes” > Find the respective meeting date and click “Agenda Summary” to view the agenda items and see the Zoom meeting information ALTERNATE OPTION FOR VIEWING AND LISTENING TO THE MEETING THROUGH ZOOM.US Instructions: Topic: “Margate Regular City Commission Meeting” Enter the following link to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84331976094 Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099