Regular City Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMargate, FL · September 16, 2020
Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
City of Margate Margate, FL 33063
954-972-6454
www.margatefl.com
Summary Agenda
Regular City Commission Meeting
Mayor Tommy Ruzzano
Vice Mayor Arlene R. Schwartz
Commissioners:
Antonio V. Arserio, Anthony N. Caggiano, Joanne Simone
City Manager Cale Curtis
City Attorney Janette M. Smith
City Clerk Joseph J. Kavanagh
Wednesday, September 16, 2020 7:00 PM Virtual Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88900855993
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE - INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1) PRESENTATION(S)
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
A. ID 2020-309 JOSEPH JAMES GALASKA, POLICE CAPTAIN - POLICE DEPARTMENT - 25
YEARS
ANDREA ALICIA JAMES, POLICE OFFICER - POLICE DEPARTMENT - 25
YEARS
STEPHEN MAURICETTE, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT - 25 YEARS
MICHAEL J. BERRYMAN, POLICE OFFICER - POLICE DEPARTMENT - 15
YEARS
EDWARD R. ZOMBEK, POLICE OFFICER - POLICE DEPARTMENT - 15
YEARS
LLOYD JASON KURTZMAN, FIRE LIEUTENANT - FIRE DEPARTMENT - 15
YEARS
JOSE LUIS RIVERA, POLICE OFFICER - POLICE DEPARTMENT - 5 YEARS
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DENNIS P. CALLAWAY, SERVICE WORKER - PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT - 5 YEARS
PROCLAMATION(S)
B. ID 2020-318 BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS MONTH - SEPTEMBER, 2020 (presented to Chad
Van Horn, BBBS Board Chair)
Attachments: BACKGROUND
2) PUBLIC DISCUSSION
3) COMMISSION COMMENTS
4) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
5) 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 by the Commission, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent
Agenda and will be considered separately. Anyone wishing to comment on any item on the Consent Agenda should
approach the podium now. Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes.
A. ID 2020-310 RESOLUTION - APPROVING THE REMETERING AGREEMENT WITH HTG
ARBOR VIEW, LLC, FOR ARBOR VIEW LOCATED AT 3100 NORTH STATE
ROAD 7, MARGATE, FLORIDA.
B. ID 2020-334 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MARGATE AND THE
MARGATE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR FUNDING
CONTRIBUTION, SERVICES, AND COMPENSATION.
Attachments: RESOLUTION
AGREEMENT
BACKGROUND 1 - ORIGINAL ILA - MCRA
BACKGROUND 2 - ORIGINAL ILA - CITY
BACKGROUND 3 - AMENDED ILA CRA
BACKGROUND 4 - CRA RESOLUTION 642
C. ID 2020-328 RESOLUTION - APPROVING THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST
FUND (LETF) TO BE USED FOR OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED FROM
CRIME PREVENTION EFFORTS OF THE MARGATE POLICE
DEPARTMENT’S PARTICIPATION IN ANY MULTI-AGENCY TASK FORCE
GROUP.
Attachments: RESOLUTION
D. ID 2020-335 RESOLUTION - APPROVING A TWO PERCENT (2.0%) COST OF LIVING
(COLA) FOR THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 2020 THROUGH SEPTEMBER
30, 2021, FOR ALL NON-BARGAINED FOR PERSONNEL.
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Attachments: RESOLUTION
BACKGROUND - JOB CLASSIFICATIONS
6) RESOLUTION(S)
A. ID 2020-238 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPROVING A
MASTER EQUITY LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ENTERPRISE FM TRUST AND
APPROVING A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ENTERPRISE FLEET
MANAGEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SCHEDULES AND ADDENDA;
PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
Attachments: RESOLUTION
AGREEMENT - MASTER EQUITY LEASE AGREEMENT
ADDENDUM - TO MASTER EQUITY LEASE AGREEMENT
ADDENDUM - SELF-INSURANCE
AGREEMENT - SOURCEWELL SERVICE AGREEMENT
ADJOURNMENT
PLEASE NOTE:
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.
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The City of Margate is holding a virtual public hearing on September 16, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. This statement explains
the City of Margate's findings related to the need to hold the virtual public meeting, and the ability of the public to
access the virtual public meeting.
The City of Margate’s findings and procedure for the virtual public meeting are as follows:
• Pursuant to Governor DeSantis’ Executive Orders 20-51 and 20-52, in which the Governor declared a
public health emergency and a state of emergency, there is a recommendation to limit public gatherings.
• On March 20, 2020, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-69, suspending the quorum requirements for
public meetings held by a local government body, and the requirement that a local government body must meet at a
specific public place.
• On August 7, 2020, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-193, extending Executive Order 20-69 regarding
local government public meetings until 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2020.
• Consistent with the authority contained in the Governor’s Executive Orders, and in order to ensure the
health, safety, and welfare of the City of Margate’s clients and employees, the City of Margate finds that it is in the
best interest of the City of Margate to hold this virtual public meeting.
• Therefore, the City of Margate will be holding this virtual meeting through the use of electronic communications.
Members of the public are invited to join this virtual meeting by going to www.zoom.com and entering Webinar ID:
889 0085 5993 or by calling in via telephone by dialing one of the following phone numbers: 312-626-6799 or
929-205-6099 - Webinar ID: 889 0085 5993
• A copy of the Agenda for this Virtual Meeting is posted on www.MargateFL.com and on the main bulletin board
outside City Hall located at 5790 Margate Blvd, Margate, FL 33063.
• Any comments related to any item on the agenda can be submitted to the City of Margate via the following e-mail
address: JJKAVANAGH@MARGATEFL.COM
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE REGULAR CITY COMMISSION VIRTUAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2020, AT 7:00 P.M.
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 website address
THROUGH COMCAST CHANNEL 78:
If you are a Comcast/Xfinity customer, please go to Channel 78 to view the meeting.
PRIOR to the start of the meeting, email Public Comments to JJKAVANAGH@MARGATEFL.COM (all public comments
that are three (3) minutes or less will be read into the record.)
ALTERNATE OPTION FOR VIEWING AND PARTICIPATING IN THE MEETING:
THROUGH ZOOM TECHNOLOGY:
Instructions for Attendees\Participants:
Topic: “Virtual Meeting - Margate Regular City Commission Meeting”
Enter the following link to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88900855993
Telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
312-626-6799 or 929-205-6099
Webinar ID: 889 0085 5993
To virtually raise hand and be acknowledged to speak:
1. Users who call in can dial *9 to raise their hand
2. If going through mobile (phone\tablet) app, to raise hand select "Participants", then see option to raise hand.
3. On the computer users should click "Participants" then see option to raise hand
4. Once you have been selected to speak, you will be prompted to unmute your device or stay muted.
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