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 Tommy Ruzzano Vice Mayor Arlene R. Schwartz Commissioners: Antonio V. Arserio, Anthony N. Caggiano, Joanne Simone City Manager Cale Curtis City Attorney Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman City Clerk Jennifer M. Johnson Wednesday, October 16, 2024 6:30 PM Commission Chambers and Zoom.us Webinar ID: 868 4058 8590 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86840588590 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL MOMENT OF SILENCE - INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. ID 2024-305 LEILANI NIKA ATTILUS, KINDERGARTEN, PHYL’S ACADEMY 1) PRESENTATION(S) A. ID 2024-327 MARGATE 50 YEAR RESIDENCY AWARD - KERI PORTER STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF THE MONTH City of Margate Page 1 Printed on 10/15/2024 9:22 AM Regular City Commission Meeting Summary Agenda October 16, 2024 B. ID 2024-326 ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: ESTHER RODRIGUEZ (STUDENT), FLERIDA CANO (TEACHER), (Ms. Latoya Dean, Principal and/or Ms. Martha Palhano, Elementary Principal Assistant) ATLANTIC WEST ELEMENTARY: DAVID BROWN (STUDENT), JOHN DUDLEY (TEACHER), (Ms. Shereen R. Reynolds, Principal and/or Ms. Yahira Tamayo, Assistant Principal) BROWARD MATH AND SCIENCE SCHOOLS: ILEANA ACHILLE (STUDENT), EDNA SLOAN (TEACHER), (Mr. Hasan Kose, Principal and/or Ms. Sulaya Williams, Assistant Principal) LIBERTY ELEMENTARY: LONDON CHANNER (STUDENT), ANDREW HESLER (TEACHER), (Ms. Vicki Flournoy, Principal and/or Ms. Donna Styles, Assistant Principal) MARGATE ELEMENTARY: EMMITT GARBARINO (STUDENT), NATALIE CONFORTI (TEACHER), (Mr. Thomas Schroeder, Principal and/or Ms. Donna Rucker, Assistant Principal) MARGATE MIDDLE: OFYAH BAZIL (STUDENT), DELISA RUFUS (TEACHER), (Ms. Sabine Phillips, Principal and/or Ms. Krystal Coke, Assistant Principal) PHYL’S ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL: BRIELLE MORRIS (STUDENT), ERICA WALKER (TEACHER), (Ms. Afua Baptiste, Principal and/or Ms. Jalaja Cooke, Elementary Director) WEST BROWARD ACADEMY: JOYCE CAICEDO ARROYO (STUDENT), KIMMY ANDERSON (TEACHER), (Mr. Derrick Hugue, Principal and/or Ms. Rossana Padron, Assistant Principal) Attachments: BACKGROUND ATHLETES OF THE MONTH C. ID 2024-317 BASEBALL: KAYDEN DECUBA, 12 YEARS OLD (City of Margate Baseball, The Trash Pandas) Attachments: BACKGROUND EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION FOR YEARS OF SERVICE City of Margate Page 2 Printed on 10/15/2024 9:22 AM Regular City Commission Meeting Summary Agenda October 16, 2024 D. ID 2024-281 KEVIN STRANSKY, POLICE MAJOR - POLICE DEPARTMENT - 20 YEARS ALFONSO GUERRA, FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC - FIRE DEPARTMENT - 20 YEARS ANTHONY J. DEMARIZE, POLICE OFFICER - POLICE DEPARTMENT - 10 YEARS ISAMAR A. VIVEROS MONTILLA, CLERK COORDINATOR - CITY CLERK - 5 YEARS MICHELET STERLING, MAINTENANCE WORKER - PARKS & RECREATION - 5 YEARS PROCLAMATION(S) E. ID 2024-278 ITALIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH - OCTOBER, 2024 (presented to Michael Palma, Police Chief, Margate Police Department) Attachments: BACKGROUND F. ID 2024-279 FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK - OCTOBER 21-27, 2024 Attachments: BACKGROUND G. ID 2024-304 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK - OCTOBER 6 - OCTOBER 12, 2024 (presented to Roberto Lorenzo, Fire Chief) Attachments: BACKGROUND 2) PUBLIC DISCUSSION Anyone wishing to comment on any matter relating to City business or on any item on the Consent Agenda should approach the podium now. Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes. 3) COMMISSION COMMENTS 4) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT ADJOURNMENT PLEASE NOTE: City of Margate Page 3 Printed on 10/15/2024 9:22 AM Regular City Commission Meeting Summary Agenda October 16, 2024 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. [Unified Land Development Code – Section 40.300(C)] 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 Boards may be in attendance and may participate at the meeting. Members of the public are invited to view this meeting through Zoom using Webinar ID: 868 4058 8590 or can listen 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. 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 information ALTERNATE OPTION FOR VIEWING AND LISTENING TO THE MEETING THROUGH ZOOM.US Instructions: Topic: “Margate Regular City Commission Meeting” Enter the following link to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86840588590 Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 City of Margate Page 4 Printed on 10/15/2024 9:22 AM