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 Antonio V. Arserio Vice Mayor Anthony N. Caggiano Commissioners: Tommy Ruzzano, Arlene R. Schwartz, Joanne Simone City Manager Cale Curtis Interim City Attorney Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman City Clerk Joseph J. Kavanagh Wednesday, December 8, 2021 7:00 PM Commission Chambers and Zoom.us Webinar ID: 852 7158 0379 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85271580379 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL MOMENT OF SILENCE - INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1) PRESENTATION(S) ATHLETES OF THE MONTH A. ID 2021-491 TENNIS: JERRID GAINES JR., 12 YEARS OLD Attachments: BACKGROUND EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION FOR YEARS OF SERVICE City of Margate Page 1 Printed on 12/06/2021 10:28 AM Regular City Commission Meeting Summary Agenda December 8, 2021 B. ID 2021-497 ROBERT LOFTUS, DIVISION LEADER - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES - 35 YEARS JOSUE AMBROISE, VAN DRIVER - SENIOR CENTER - 20 YEARS JOSEPH KAVANAGH, INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - 15 YEARS DARIO DURAN, SERVICE WORKER - PARKS AND RECREATIONS - 15 YEARS BENJAMIN W. SULLIVAN, POLICE OFFICER - POLICE DEPARTMENT - 5 YEARS 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 2021-492 MOTION - APPROVAL OF CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: OCTOBER 20, 2021, REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING; NOVEMBER 3, 2021, REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING; NOVEMBER 17, 2021, REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING. Attachments: MINUTES - October 20, 2021, Regular City Commission Meeting MINUTES - November 3, 2021, Regular City Commission Meeting MINUTES - November 17, 2021, Regular City Commission Meeting B. ID 2021-485 RESOLUTION - APPROVING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF ONE (1) TELECOMMUNICATION SPECIALIST POSITION TO AN OFFICE SPECIALIST III, TO BE PROVIDED FOR DURING THE NEXT BUDGET AMENDMENT PROCESS. Attachments: RESOLUTION Position Change Request Office Specialist C. ID 2021-498 RESOLUTION - APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM OF HARDLEY GRACIA AGAINST THE CITY OF MARGATE FOR $110,000 WITHOUT ADMISSION OF LIABILITY. Attachments: RESOLUTION City of Margate Page 2 Printed on 12/06/2021 10:28 AM Regular City Commission Meeting Summary Agenda December 8, 2021 6) RESOLUTION(S) A. ID 2021-486 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE ADDITION OF A PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO BE PROVIDED FOR DURING THE NEXT BUDGET AMENDMENT PROCESS. Attachments: RESOLUTION BACKGROUND - Public Safety Communications Manager 7) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. ID 2021-493 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: ELECTION OF MAYOR BALLOT QUESTION. Attachments: BACKGROUND - Survey of Broward County Municipalities BACKGROUND - Referendum Information BACKGROUND - Referendum & Election Cost Estimate B. ID 2021-501 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: REQUEST BY REPUBLIC SERVICES OF FLORIDA TO CHANGE BULK COLLECTION FROM THREE (3) DAYS TO SIX (6) DAYS A WEEK ROUTING. Attachments: CORRESPONDENCE BACKGROUND - STAFF ANALYSIS C. ID 2021-513 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA TECHNOLOGY PROTOCOL. Attachments: BACKGROUND - Resolution 20-028 ADJOURNMENT PLEASE NOTE: City of Margate Page 3 Printed on 12/06/2021 10:28 AM Regular City Commission Meeting Summary Agenda December 8, 2021 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. 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: 852 7158 0379 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: Instructions for Attendees\Participants: Topic: “Margate Regular City Commission Meeting ” Enter the following link to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85271580379 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: 852 7158 0379 To virtually raise hand and be acknowledged to speak: City of Margate Page 4 Printed on 12/06/2021 10:28 AM Regular City Commission Meeting Summary Agenda December 8, 2021 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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