Regular City Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMargate, FL · February 17, 2021
Agenda
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 17, 2021 7:00 PM Virtual Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88403701644
Webinar ID: 884 0370 1644
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE - INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1) PRESENTATION(S)
A. ID 2021-068 DOG PARK PLANT DONATION FROM HOME DEPOT STORE #0258
(Grant O’Donnell, Margate Resident and Home Depot Employee - Christopher Fraga,
Home Depot District Manager - Claude Heron, Home Depot Store Manager #0258 -
Fellowship Living & CEO Rick Riccardi)
B. ID 2021-069 PLANT & TREE DONATION FROM FIELDS FAMILY
(Fields Family - Bruce Van Der Meulen, Margate Resident - Christine Hunschofsky,
State Representative)
ATHLETES OF THE MONTH
C. ID 2021-072 BASEBALL: BRYCEN PLANTE, 12 YEARS OLD
(Margate Baseball, Margate Marlins)
Attachments: BACKGROUND
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
D. ID 2021-044 DEBORAH NELSON, COMMUNITY SERVICE AID II - POLICE
DEPARTMENT - 15 YEARS
JOSEPH J. KAVANAGH, CITY CLERK - CITY CLERK’S OFFICE - 10 YEARS
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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 2021-032 RESOLUTION - APPROVING LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF MARGATE AND THE MARGATE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY FOR DEBRIS STAGING.
Attachments: RESOLUTION
BACKUP - CRA Resolution and Agreement
6) RESOLUTION(S)
A. ID 2021-067 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPROVING
EXPANSION OF CITY SPONSORSHIP OF THE REGISTRATION FEES FOR
MARGATE RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN CITY OF MARGATE
RECREATION SPORTS LEAGUES THROUGH THE 2021 FISCAL YEAR;
PROVIDING FOR TWO REGISTRATIONS PER CHILD; PROVIDING FOR
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Attachments: RESOLUTION
7) RESOLUTION(S) - QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING
A. ID 2021-060 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPROVING WITH
CONDITIONS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE TO PERMIT A COFFEE BAR
WITH DRIVE THROUGH WITHIN THE TOC-G GATEWAY ZONING
DISTRICT FOR CLUTCH COFFEE, LOCATED AT 5300 COCONUT CREEK
PARKWAY, SUBJECT TO THE FINDINGS OF THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
COMMITTEE.
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Attachments: RESOLUTION
BACKGROUND: APPLICATION
BACKGROUND: SITE PLAN
BACKGROUND: JUSTIFICATION STATEMENT
BACKGROUND: BROKER LETTER
BACKGROUND: TRAFFIC STATEMENT
BACKGROUND: PARKING STATEMENT
BACKGROUND: APPLICANT RESPONSE TO DRC COMMENTS
BACKGROUND: STAFF REPORT
BACKGROUND: PRESENTATION
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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Per the unanimous approval of Emergency Ordinance 2021-1 on February 3, 2021, 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: 884 0370 1644 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/88403701644
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: 884 0370 1644
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.
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