Regular City Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMargate, FL · June 2, 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, June 2, 2021 6:30 PM Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 864 5304 3988
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86453043988
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE - INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1) PRESENTATION(S)
A. ID 2021-167 POST-SESSION LEGISLATIVE UPDATE BY STATE REPRESENTATIVE
CHRISTINE HUNSCHOFSKY, DISTRICT 96
B. ID 2021-235 READINGPALS PROGRAM UPDATE (Presented by Kristen Lewis, ReadingPals
Manager)
Attachments: PRESENTATION
C. ID 2021-240 PRESENTATION BY ETC INSTITUTE - 2021 CITY OF MARGATE
COMMUNITY SURVEY
PROCLAMATION(S)
D. ID 2021-210 LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH - JUNE, 2021
Attachments: BACKGROUND
E. ID 2021-211 NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY - JUNE 4, 2021 (presented to
Debbie Mendelson, Moms Demand Action for Gun Control Volunteer)
Attachments: BACKGROUND
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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 2021-200 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE UTILITY AND ACCESS EASEMENTS FOR
MAINTENANCE OF WATER AND SANITARY SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE
AT 5510-5550 WEST COPANS ROAD; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC
RESPONSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Attachments: RESOLUTION
BILL OF SALE
UTILITY EASEMENT DEED
6) RESOLUTION(S)
A. ID 2021-204 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, RESOLUTION TO
WAIVE BIDDING AND APPROVE AN AGREEMENT OF THE ACQUISITION
OF PRODUCTS, WARRANTY, TRAINING, AND REPAIR SERVICES FROM
AXON ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED FOR THE OFFICER SAFETY PLAN
7+ TO EQUIP OUR SWORN POLICE PERSONNEL WITH BODY WORN
CAMERAS, REPLACE EXISTING TASERS TO THE UPGRADED MODEL,
ACQUIRE UPGRADED INTERVIEW ROOM CAMERAS AND A NEWLY
CONSTRUCTED REPORT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. THIS PROPOSED
AGREEMENT IS OVER A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD AT A TOTAL COST NOT TO
EXCEED $1,499,996.30.
Attachments: RESOLUTION
Margate PD MSPA
Axon BWC Background Memorandum
B. ID 2021-234 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE
PROVISION OF FIRE RESCUE SERVICES, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS IN
THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA; ESTABLISHING THE ESTIMATED
ASSESSMENT RATE FOR FIRE RESCUE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2021; DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF
AN ASSESSMENT ROLL; AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING AND
DIRECTING THE PROVISION OF NOTICE THEREOF; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Attachments: RESOLUTION
FIRE RESCUE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM REPORT 2016
7) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. ID 2021-224 SPECIAL EVENTS FUNDING/DONATION REQUEST PROGRAM - TUFF
START, INC.
Attachments: BACKGROUND- 1
BACKGROUND - 2
BACKGROUND - 3
BACKGROUND - 4
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 will be holding this 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: 864 5304
3988 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 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:
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Topic: “Virtual Meeting - Margate Regular City Commission ”
Enter the following link to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86453043988
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: 864 5304 3988
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