Regular City Commission Meeting

5790 Margate Boulevard City of Margate Margate, FL 33063 954-972-6454 www.margatefl.com Summary Agenda Regular City Commission Meeting Mayor Arlene R. Schwartz Vice Mayor Antonio V. Arserio Commissioners: Anthony N. Caggiano, Tommy Ruzzano, Joanne Simone City Manager Cale Curtis City Attorney Janette M. Smith City Clerk Joseph J. Kavanagh Wednesday, February 3, 2021 6:30 PM Virtual Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85769574978 Webinar ID: 857 6957 4978 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL MOMENT OF SILENCE - INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1) PRESENTATION(S) STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF THE MONTH A. ID 2021-023 ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: LORIE-ANN FENELUS (Student); SHIVONNE JOHNSON (Teacher), (Mrs. Stacy Angier, Principal and/or Mrs. Renate Ramirez, Assistant Principal) ATLANTIC WEST ELEMENTARY: DOMINIC JOHNSON (Student); ANNETTE DITTMEIER (Teacher), (Mrs. Shereen R. Reynolds, Principal and Dr. Latonya Cooper, Assistant Principal) LIBERTY ELEMENTARY: DOMINIC BUESO (Student); CORINNE MILLER (Teacher), (Mr. Matthew Whaley, Principal and/or Ms. Donna Styles, Assistant Principal) MARGATE ELEMENTARY: BAILEY MEYER (Student); SUSAN BALES (Teacher), (Mr. Thomas Schroeder, Principal and/or Ms. Vicki Flournoy, Assistant Principal) MARGATE MIDDLE: SUNNY CROWELL (Student); SEAN GROSVENOR (Teacher), (Mrs. Sabine Phillips, Principal) City of Margate Page 1 Printed on 1/29/2021 4:34 PM Regular City Commission Meeting Summary Agenda February 3, 2021 PHYL’S ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL: NAVIN WILLIAMS (Student); TERRI MENSAH (Teacher), (Dr. Jan Codling, Principal) RISE ACADEMY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: MANUEL GUALTERO (Student); TAMMY STASZAK (Teacher), (Dr. Adriana Guerra, Principal) Attachments: BACKGROUND BACKGROUND PROCLAMATION(S) B. ID 2021-022 AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH - FEBRUARY, 2021 (presented to Ms. Makiba J. Foster, Regional Manager - Libraries Division, African-American Research Library & Cultural Center) 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. No items under Consent Agenda. 6) RESOLUTION(S) A. ID 2021-040 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, AMENDING REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING DATES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021. Attachments: RESOLUTION CALENDAR - 2021 Regular City Commission Meeting Schedule 7) ORDINANCE(S) - FIRST READING A. ID 2021-051 EMERGENCY ORDINANCE - AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE PROVISIONS FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS BY USE OF COMMUNICATION MEDIA TECHNOLOGY AND FOR ATTENDANCE BY USE OF SUCH TECHNOLOGY BY ELECTED, APPOINTED OFFICIALS, OR STAFF DURING PERIODS WHEN THE CITY MANAGER DETERMINES AND City of Margate Page 2 Printed on 1/29/2021 4:34 PM Regular City Commission Meeting Summary Agenda February 3, 2021 DECLARES A LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH THE CITY COMMISSION DETERMINES IT IS NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF CITY OFFICIALS, CITY STAFF, AND THE PUBLIC, FOR A 60 DAY PERIOD; PROVIDING FOR TWO-THIRDS AFFIRMATIVE VOTE REQUIRED FOR ADOPTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.19 - EMERGENCY ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attachments: ORDINANCE 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. City of Margate Page 3 Printed on 1/29/2021 4:34 PM Regular City Commission Meeting Summary Agenda February 3, 2021 Per the unanimous approval of Emergency Ordinance 2020-8 on December 9, 2020, the City Commission authorized the City Manager to provide for the City Commission, members of the various Boards, Committees, Magistrate, staff, and the public to be able to attend meetings electronically during a declared public health emergency, pursuant to the City’s Charter, Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, Section 4 D of Governor DeSantis’ Executive Order 20-52, and the City’s home rule authority, including that set forth in Article VIII, Section 2(b), Florida Constitution, and Section 166.021, Florida Statutes. Consistent with the authority contained in the Emergency Ordinance, and in order to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the City of Margate’s residents and employees, the City of Margate finds that it is in their best interests to hold this virtual public meeting. • Therefore, the City of Margate will be holding this virtual meeting through the use of electronic communication. Members of the public are invited to join the City of Margate meeting by accessing the meeting through Zoom using Webinar ID: 857 6957 4978 or can call in 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 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. 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 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” Enter the following link to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85769574978 Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 Webinar ID: 857 6957 4978 To virtually raise hand and be acknowledged to speak: 1. Users who call in can dial *9 to raise their hand and dial *6 to toggle mute/unmute 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. City of Margate Page 4 Printed on 1/29/2021 4:34 PM