Regular City Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMargate, FL · August 20, 2025
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 Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman
City Clerk Jennifer M. Johnson
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 6:30 PM Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 859 2036 0134
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85920360134
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1) PRESENTATION(S)
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
A. ID 2025-187 DENNIS HERNANDEZ, POLICE OFFICER - POLICE DEPARTMENT - 35
YEARS
JOSEPH H. SCIMECA, CODE COMPLIANCE SUPERVISOR - BUILDING
DEPARTMENT - 30 YEARS
ELIAS VAZQUEZ, POLICE OFFICER - POLICE DEPARTMENT - 25 YEARS
BRADFORD J. BORRELLI, POLICE OFFICER - POLICE DEPARTMENT - 10
YEARS
ANGELINA GALARZA, CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER I - BUILDING
DEPARTMENT - 5 YEARS
STEPHEN J. KONASH, MECHANIC II - PUBLIC WORKS - 5 YEARS
PROCLAMATION(S)
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B. ID 2025-193 INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY - AUGUST 31, 2025
(presented to Phyllis Babrove, Member of National Alliance on Mental Illness)
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:
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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: 859 2036 0134 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.
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Go to “Agendas & Minutes” > Find the respective meeting date and click “Agenda Summary” to view the agenda
items and see the Zoom meeting information
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