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, November 20, 2024 7:00 PM Commission Chambers and Zoom.us Webinar ID: 833 5648 3842 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83356483842 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL MOMENT OF SILENCE - INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. ID 2024-388 JENESIS QUIMINA, 5TH GRADE, ATLANTIC WEST ELEMENTARY 1) RESOLUTION(S) A. 2024-355 CONFIRMING CERTIFICATION OF NOVEMBER 5, 2024, ELECTION RESULTS Attachments: RESOLUTION BACKGROUND 2) PRESENTATION(S) A. ID 2024-373 SWEARING-IN OF CITY COMMISSIONER ANTHONY N. CAGGIANO (SEAT #1) B. ID 2024-374 SWEARING-IN OF CITY COMMISSIONER ARLENE R. SCHWARTZ (SEAT #2) C. ID 2024-375 SWEARING-IN OF CITY COMMISSIONER TOMMY RUZZANO (SEAT #4) D. ID 2024-376 PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING MAYOR TOMMY RUZZANO AND OUTGOING VICE MAYOR ARLENE R. SCHWARTZ. City of Margate Page 1 Printed on 11/18/2024 2:10 PM Regular City Commission Meeting Summary Agenda November 20, 2024 RECESS 3) RESOLUTION(S) A. ID 2024-356 ELECTION OF MAYOR Attachments: RESOLUTION B. ID 2024-357 ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR Attachments: RESOLUTION 4) PRESENTATION(S) CONTINUED A. ID 2024-379 MARGATE 50 YEAR RESIDENCY AWARD ATHLETES OF THE MONTH B. ID 2024-378 CROSS COUNTRY: ADRIANA HERNANDEZ, 12 YEARS OLD (Margate Middle School Cross Country Team) Attachments: BACKGROUND EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION FOR YEARS OF SERVICE C. ID 2024-345 LACHTOWIZ F. FRAZIER, SERVICE WORKER - ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES - 25 YEARS MICHAEL HENNEFORTH, DRIVER/ENGINEER - FIRE DEPARTMENT - 20 YEARS DENNIS PETERSEN, POLICE OFFICER - POLICE DEPARTMENT - 10 YEARS KELLIE L. ROSIAK, FIRE LIEUTENANT - FIRE DEPARTMENT - 10 YEARS PROCLAMATION(S) D. ID 2024-370 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 30, 2024 Attachments: BACKGROUND 5) 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. 6) COMMISSION COMMENTS 7) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City of Margate Page 2 Printed on 11/18/2024 2:10 PM Regular City Commission Meeting Summary Agenda November 20, 2024 8) 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. A. ID 2024-377 MOTION - APPROVAL OF CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: OCTOBER 16, 2024 REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING @ 7PM Attachments: MINUTES 101624 7PM B. ID 2024-380 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPROVING REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING DATES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024 Attachments: RESOLUTION BACKGROUND - REVISED C. ID 2024-353 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE UTILITY EASEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF WATER METERS AT 5671 WEST ATLANTIC BLVD AND ACCEPTING THE ASSOCIATED BILL OF SALE; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Attachments: RESOLUTION BACKGROUND BACKGROUND 9) RESOLUTION(S) CONTINUED A. ID 2024-390 RESOLUTION - APPROVING ESTABLISHMENT OF A CITY FUNDED 457 ACCOUNT FOR CITY COMMISSIONERS; PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION AMOUNT; PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL INCREASE; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attachments: RESOLUTION B. ID 2024-389 RESOLUTION - APPROVING PAYMENT OF EARNED RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR SPECIFIC CURRENT AND FORMER MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION TO CORRECT NON-RECEIPT OF ELECTED OFFICERS’ CLASS RETIREMENT BENEFITS DURING SERVICE AS A CITY OFFICIAL; PROVIDING FOR DIFFERENTIAL FORMULA; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. COMMISSIONER ARLENE R. SCHWARTZ - $51,383.62 COMMISSIONER JOANNE SIMONE - $34,542.08 FORMER COMMISSIONER LESA PEERMAN - $75,772.34 Attachments: RESOLUTION RESOLUTION EXHIBIT City of Margate Page 3 Printed on 11/18/2024 2:10 PM Regular City Commission Meeting Summary Agenda November 20, 2024 10) ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING A. ID 2024-362 AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2024 BUDGET (ORDINANCE NUMBERS 2023-6 AND 2023-8); PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Attachments: ORDINANCE.docx BACKGROUND INFORMATION B. ID 2024-363 AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET (ORDINANCE NUMBER 2024-2); PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Attachments: ORDINANCE.docx BACKGROUND INFORMATION ADJOURNMENT PLEASE NOTE: City of Margate Page 4 Printed on 11/18/2024 2:10 PM Regular City Commission Meeting Summary Agenda November 20, 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: 833 5648 3842 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/83356483842 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 5 Printed on 11/18/2024 2:10 PM