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 Arlene R. Schwartz Vice Mayor Antonio V. Arserio Commissioners: Anthony N. Caggiano, Tommy Ruzzano, Joanne Simone City Manager Cale Curtis City Attorney Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman City Clerk Jennifer M. Johnson Wednesday, January 22, 2025 6:00 PM Commission Chambers and Zoom.us Webinar ID: 895 0963 5332 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89509635332 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL MOMENT OF SILENCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1) PRESENTATION(S) A. ID 2025-016 COMMUNITY SPIRIT INDIVIDUAL RECOGNITION FOR ETHAN SANCHEZ, 12 YEARS OLD Attachments: BACKGROUND B. ID 2025-017 BUSINESS RECOGNITION FOR U-HAUL MARGATE MANAGER MARANDA PERKINS Attachments: BACKGROUND C. ID 2025-001 2024 HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST WINNERS 1ST PLACE- STOP # 13: RANDAL VIGGIANI AT 375 KATHY LANE ($100 GIFT CARD) 2ND PLACE- STOP # 11: ERIC & ELENA EACKER AT 7665 NW 22ND STREET. ($50 GIFT CARD) 3RD PLACE- STOP # 14: BRANDON RICHARDS AT 761 SW 54TH AVE ($25 GIFT CARD) City of Margate Page 1 Printed on 1/17/2025 9:25 AM Regular City Commission Meeting Summary Agenda January 22, 2025 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF THE MONTH D. ID 2024-406 ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: KATTEREEN MENDEZ HERNANDEZ (STUDENT), TABITHA DELIARD (TEACHER), (Ms. Latoya Dean, Principal and/or Ms. Romona McCloud, Middle School Assistant Principal) ATLANTIC WEST ELEMENTARY: SARAI MCANNUFF (STUDENT), ADRIENNE HILLS (TEACHER), (Ms. Shereen Reynolds, Principal and/or Ms. Yahira Tamayo, Assistant Principal) BROWARD MATH AND SCIENCE SCHOOLS: NICOLETTE KINARD (STUDENT), SULAYA WILLIAMS (TEACHER), (Mr. Hasan Kose, Principal and/or Ms. Sulaya Williams, Assistant Principal) LIBERTY ELEMENTARY: MAILANI GIBBS (STUDENT), KATHERINE ROBERSON (TEACHER), (Ms. Vicki Flournoy, Principal and/or Ms. Donna Styles, Assistant Principal) MARGATE ELEMENTARY: RILEY WARD (STUDENT), SUSAN BALES (TEACHER), (Mr. Thomas Schroeder, Principal and/or Ms. Donna Rucker, Assistant Principal) MARGATE MIDDLE: MALIK PEART (STUDENT), MARIE VILUS (TEACHER), (Ms. Sabine Phillips, Principal and/or Ms. Krystal Coke, Assistant Principal) PHYL’S ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL: LEIGHA WATSON (STUDENT), BRITTANY MCFARLANE (TEACHER), (Ms. Afua Baptiste, Principal and/or Ms. Jalaja Cooke, Elementary School Director) RISE ACADEMY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: JUAN CRIOLLO (STUDENT), LUIS PARRA (TEACHER), (Dr. Adriana Guerra, Principal) Attachments: BACKGROUND ATHLETES OF THE MONTH E. ID 2024-408 BASKETBALL: TACARUS BOYD, 13 YEARS OLD (Margate Middle School Basketball Team) Attachments: BACKGROUND EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION FOR YEARS OF SERVICE City of Margate Page 2 Printed on 1/17/2025 9:25 AM Regular City Commission Meeting Summary Agenda January 22, 2025 F. ID 2024-407 TERRENCE DOWNES, METER TECHNICIAN - ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES - 25 YEARS ANNE CLARKE, POLICE OFFICER - POLICE DEPARTMENT - 20 YEARS MICHAEL G. DRUZBIK, POLICE MAJOR - POLICE DEPARTMENT - 20 YEARS DECIA A. SMITH-BURKE, BUDGET MANAGER - FINANCE - 10 YEARS ADAM P. SPEZIALE, POLICE OFFICER - POLICE DEPARTMENT - 10 YEARS MATTHEW E. JARSEN JR., POLICE OFFICER - POLICE DEPARTMENT - 5 YEARS WALTER D. HEAD, SERVICE WORKER - PARKS & RECREATION - 5 YEARS 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 1/17/2025 9:25 AM Regular City Commission Meeting Summary Agenda January 22, 2025 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: 895 0963 5332 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/89509635332 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 1/17/2025 9:25 AM