of City Margate Meeting Minutes 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  5790 Margate Boulevard Margate, FL33063 954-972-6454 www.margatef.com  Regular City Commission Meeting  Wednesday, June 19, 2024  7:00PM  Commission Chambers and Zoom.us Webinar ID: 843 95845248  tps./usowep.zoom.4S/84395845248  CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL  Present: 5- Commissioner. Anthony N. Caggiano, Commissioner Joanne Simone,  Commissioner. Antonio V. Arserio, Vice Mayor Arlene R. Schwartz and Mayor  Tommy Ruzzano  MOMENT OF SILENCE-INVOCATION by Pastor Michelle Barbaran, Vida  Church  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  A. ID2024-215 MATTHEW JOHNSON, MARGATE RESIDENT  1) PRESENTATION)  A. ID2024-203 MARGATE FIREI DEPARTMENT ALS COMPETTION-ISTPLACE  Representatives from the Fire Department's Advance Life Support (ALS) team spoke JAY, a representative from the local Bengali community highlighted theirl local news outlet's third anniversary, AV2 24 News, and requested the blessing of the Mayor to MAYOR TOMMY RUZZANO on behalf oft the City thanked Jay. COMMISSIONER. ANTHONY N. CAGGIANO discussed the cricket tournament. MAYOR RUZZANO asked for CONSENSUS tor move 8)AI ID2024-206 after Public  ont this Item.  prosper with their news and media business.  Discussion. CONSENSUS was given.  MAYOR RUZZANO invited Mr. Donohoo to speak on Item 1)B.  City ofMargate  Page1  Printed one 6/27/2024 2:15PM    Regular City Commission Meeting  Meeting Minutes  June 19, 2024  B. ID2024-209 PARADISE GARDENS, IV. NEWI HOA RULESI PRESENTED BY. JOHN  DONOHOO  JOHN H. DONOHOO, 735 NW73 TER, PARADISE GARDENS IV, discussed changes tot the Homeowners Association (HOA) policy which pertained to House Bills that Florida State Governor Ronald DeSantis signed into law. He advised that they were expansive and said that virtually, every aspect oft their business had to go online which concerned him. He informed that they were going to coordinate and schedule free training classes fort those who were interested inp participating. He also referenced new Florida Statute 723.075 which deals with the ability of community associations to enforce their covenants, inp particular, relating to parking. He left his business cards if anyone needed assistance and that he would schedule training classes in September.  MAYOR RUZZANO spoke on this Item.  ATHLETES OF THEMONTH  C. ID2024-184 SOFTBALL: ELLA MAJOR, 8 YEARS OLD(CITY OF MARGATE YOUTH  SOFTBALL)  EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION FOR YEARS OF SERVICE  D. ID2024-178 DENISE! P. STEELE, ACTIVITIES SPECIALIST- SENIOR CENTER- 40 YEARS  LAURA. J.JEDREY, OFFICE SPECIALIST-I POLICE. DEPARTMENT-35) YEARS ROMAN FAYER, POLICEOFFICER- -POLICE DEPARTMENT-20) YEARS ANDREW J.J IRELAN, POLICE OFFICER - POLICE DEPARTMENT-20) YEARS JOHN R. BAILLIE, BATTALION CHIEF- FIRE DEPARTMENT-20) YEARS DREWI R. GERMANN, POLICEOFFICER- -POLICEI DEPARIMENT-ISYEARS WILLIAM SNYDER, POLICE LIEUTENANT - POLICE DEPARTMENT - 15 UTRA NARINE-MARA), OFFICE SPECIALIST II - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES -  YEARS 10YEARS  JENNIFER M.. JOHNSON, CITY CLERK -CITY CLERK- 10 YEARS  JAMES FRIEDLANDER, POLICE OFFICER - POLICE DEPARTMENT - 10 DHRUVAJHAVLIK, POLICEOFFICER-POLICEDEPARIMENT-SYEARS DIANAL-MAGLOCCO, POLICEOFFICER-POLICEDEPARIMENT-SYEARS JAKE BROWNING, UTILITY TECH - ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING  YEARS  SERVICES-SYEARS  City ofA Margate  Page2  Printed on 6/27/2024 2:15PM    Regular City Commission Meeting PROCLAMATIONS)  Meeting Minutes  June 19, 2024  E. ID2024-207 CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH  JUNE, 2024 (presented to  Garfield Reid, Margate Resident)  GARFIELDI REID, 540SW62AVE, thanked the City for this accolade: and spoke on  this Item.  2) PUBLICI DISCUSSION  MAYOR RUZZANO explained the protocol for submitting comments tol Public ELSA. J. SANCHEZ, 69301 NW1 15TH STREET, discussed the new rules with the HOA and saidi it was important to gain the City's support and sought guidance. JULIE JONES wished everybody a happy Juneteenth. She thanked the City Commission and the City Manager in allowing their Interim Chief of Police (CoP)t to do his job and congratulated Acting Major Druzbik on his promotion. M.. J. DUFF, 73051 NW8TH COURT, questioned ifs somebody could do a study on 8th Court pertaining to speeding and also made reference tot the future oft the golf course. VICE MAYOR ARLENE R. SCHWARTZ, responded tol M.. J. Duff's comments by ACTING MAJOR MICHAEL DRUZBIK said that he wanted to attendi inp person but thanked the City for their support andi for everything they have done and putting Interim JONATHAN. A. KRALJIC, 7357 FLORES WAY, questioned why the City did not show the members oft thep public who make comment: atr meetings. He was surprised thatt the City was opened on ai federal holiday and saidt thatt they should recognize Juneteenth in thei future and observe itb by closing City offices and not holding public meetings.  Discussion.  saying that Interim CoP Palma heard him loud and clear.  CoP Palma behind the helm.  8) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION  A. ID2024-206 DISCUSSION ANDI POSSIBLE ACTION-I POLICE CHIEF  This Item was heard before Item 3) Commission Comments.  MAYOR RUZZANO explained that he asked for thisl Item to be put ont the Agenda and said that they have been looking for an external candidate for a new CoP which hel had now asked tol be paused ands sought opinion from the City Commission. He said that after discussions with the headhunter, he believed he hadi the person he was looking for. He perceived Interim CoP Palma was a good guy and different tot thosei int the past. Hes saidt that he wanted Interim CoP Palmai tol be made permanent. He questioned the CITY MANAGER CALE CURTIS confirmed thatt things were going great with Interim  City Manager's working relationship with Interim CoP Palma.  CoP Palma and would recommend him. Discussion ensued.  COMMISSIONER CAGGIANO said for many years, that he was al huge fan of Interim  City of Margate  Page3 3  Printed on6 6/27/2024 2:15PM    Regular City Commission Meeting  Meeting Minutes  June 19,2024  CoP Palma but ati the last few meetings, discussions have ensued on eitherj joining forces with Broward Sherriff Office (BSO) or looking for an external candidate. He did not have aj problem with pausing the search for ane external candidate but would notl like to vote on making Interim CoP Palma anything other than Interim for three - six months justi in case the majority wanted to go to BSO. Hel believed that going to BSO was a horror and at this point, was something he did not want to do.  Discussion ensued.  COMMISSIONER. ANTONIO V. ARSERIO said his thoughts were similar to Commissioner Caggiano. He liked Interim CoP Palmal but indicated that he was concerned about any potential complaints that could arise ifhev was made permanent. He was opent tos suspending the search, givet thel Interim CoP Palma ac chance oft three- - six months buts saidt that although he was not sold onj joining BSO, he wanted to do his due diligence by looking at allt the options including seeking a price for their services and ift they were going to consider it, now was the time. He said that they could putin the contract with BSO1 that they want Interim CoP Palma to bet the Captain. He also advised that whilstt there was a current investigation on the Police Department, they should makei that play out until the City Commission makes their final decision. COMMISSIONER. JOANNE SIMONE referenced that the City had already spent money CITY MANAGER CURTIS informed thatt they completed task one and al little of task two butt they were not that far along and! last Friday, theyj justr received a draft brochure. He confirmed that the position had not gone live and they were not inr receipt of any COMMISSIONER: SIMONE explained that at her Agenda Review last Monday, she learned about this Item and did not havei time to really digest it. She had beena proponent ofl looking for ane external candidate and thought that! Interim CoP Palma, who was tasked with cleaning upt the department, had done an excellent job. She indicated thatl Interim CoP Palma's actions demonstrated that he was upi to the job! but she was unsure that she was ready to make any decision tonight and confirmed that she would be ablet to make a decision within three six months. VICE MAYOR SCHWARTZI made ap promise less than three months ago to ap packed house that they would not promote from within and indicated thati ity was too soon. She expressed that! less than three months was difficult tor make a determination in suspending for ane external candidate. She was in receipt ofr resumes of very competent candidates from a third party. She said that if they vote to suspend, they would still be owing money to some people and did not know what the legal implications may be. CITY MANAGER CURTIS said that he made the Recruiter aware of the Agenda Item buti indicated that the monies owed could be between $4,000- $6,000. He confirmed thatt they would noth have tor move forward with the full contract and that the Recruiter would be fine witht themj just stopping. He was unsure oft the property rights oft the brochure and saidt that thet time period provided by the City Commission, he didr not believe that the Recruiter would ask tor returnt tot the! beginning ifthe City wantedt to  and questioned City Manager Curtis for a status update.  candidates.  resume his service. Discussion ensued ont the contract.  COMMISSIONER SIMONE questioned thati ift they suspended the search, was the headhunter willing to picki it up within three - six months and work with the City again. CITY MANAGER CURTIS said that he had as good working relationship with the  City ofMargate  Page4 4  Printed one 6/27/2024 2:15PM    Regular City Commission Meeting  Meeting Minutes  June 19, 2024  Recruiter and said that assuming he was not overloaded at that time, repeated that he COMMISSIONER. ARSERIO said ift they were to continue the search, what would! be the time line with implementation. He questioned what was the! harm in continuing to search and encouraging Interim CoP Palma to apply and ift they want, they could select him then and questioned whether there was any obligation that they hadt to choose one MAYOR RUZZANO explained that he was unhappy with thet feedback from the City  would resume the work.  oft those candidates. Commission. Discussion ensued.  Ar motion was made by Commissioner Caggiano, seconded by Commissioner Arserio, to suspend search/process for looking for a new Chief of Police (CoP) for three months to give the Interim CoP an opportunity to continue, should be  discussed.  COMMISSIONER. ARSERIO advised that he would vote to suspend the search for three months but by no means was itap promise to Interim CoP Palma as he needed to  conduct some research. Discussion ensued.  POLICE OFFICER TONY CARECCIA, said that it was a fractured Police Department and he did not agree with putting this Item on holdf for threer months. He was int favor of making Interim CoP Paima's position permanent and that he needed support. TRACY VAN WINKLE, 1020 SW61ST. AVENUE, spoke in favor of permanently POLICE SERGEANT, MARY CRABTREE, gave a perspective from the Police side and said that everyone she knew was ins support of Interim CoP Palma. She said thati ifthe City decides to go to BSO, they wouldI loset thats small towni feel withi the Margate Police Department which she believed should be taken into consideration. MS. JONES apologized about previously making a mistake and referenced that morale was up int thel Police Department and that they should give Interim CoP Palmai the job. POLICE OFFICER, VONLEY D. WILLIAMS, explained that they should strongly consider appointing Mr. Palma as CoP and saidt that they should also give him the tools MS. SANCHEZ said that based on what she had! heard and seen fromt the support of Police Officers at this meeting, shet thought that Interim CoP Palma was doing a good MR. DONOHOO discussed team work which he indicated was an integral part of MAYOR RUZZANO continued to discuss his support of making Interim CoP Palma's  appointing Interim CoP Palma in his current position.  to convince younger people to come here.  job.  making a good department. position permanent.  City ofM Margate  Page 5  Printed on 6/27/2024 2:15PM    Regular City Commission Meeting  Meeting Minutes  June 19, 2024  Ar motion to amend was made by Mayor Ruzzano to make Mr. Palma Chief of  Police.  CITY ATTORNEY TOLCES saidt that the motion was not necessarily consistent with the  previous one soi it could not be amended. Discussion ensued.  VICE MAYOR SCHWARTZ explained that it was unfortunate that if someone did not' agree or had questions, they were demonized. She was not aware that this Item was intended to discuss making the Interim CoP Palma's position permanent. She also indicated that ifl Interim CoP Palma was aware, he should have reported some of the previous problems int the Police Department toi the City Manager's attention. POLICE LIEUTENANT, LORI HOFER, discussed the infighting within the City Commission which she said madei it difficult fort the Police Department. She referenced thatt the City Commission would bel killing succession within the Police Department if they decide tor recruit externally. She explained that she fully supported Interim CoP Palma's position being made permanent and that the Police Department also supported VICE MAYOR: SCHWARTZI responded tol Police Lieutenant Hofer's comments and POLICE LIEUTENANT WILLIAM: SNYDER advised that the City Commission should speak to him or members of the Police Department and spoke ins support ofr making COMMISSIONER SIMONE felt that she was being attacked att this meeting. She explained thatt the Agenda Item was to suspend the search for the CoPI but no indication of hiring anybody and referenced that there was a lack of communication. She informed that she wanted to speak to the ranking file and explained of her difficulties trying to contact Brian Chevres but conversed" with Major Banatte and Interim CoP Palma but wanted to speak tor more: staff members who previously commented on former CoP Galaska. She advised that she did not have ap problem with suspending the recruitment oft the CoP buts she wanted to hear from the Police Department as she valued their opinion/whose voice was important. She repeated that although ity was not on the Agenda to hire att this meeting, she was willing to do that as she heardi from the employees in the Police Department thats stood behind Interim CoP Palmai to which she concurred. She heard from two female Police Officers who said that things had MAYOR RUZZANO explained that he took 100% responsibility for the misunderstanding. ands said that! he askedf for this Item to be placed ont the Agenda as written and was unaware oft the conversation the rest of the City Commission had with VICE MAYOR SCHWARTZ explained that she was specifically informed that they  Discussion ensued.  him and hoped that the City Commission did likewise.  referenced the Sunshine Law.  Interim CoP Palma's position permanent.  changed for the better.  the City Manager.  would not be discussing hiring anybody tonight.  City ofl Margate  Page6 6  Printed on 6/27/2024 2:15PM    Regular City Commission Meeting  Meeting Minutes  June 19, 2024  Discussion ensued.  COMMISSIONER. ARSERIO said thata although there was miscommunication, he was not going to play the blame game. He explained that it was critically important tot follow the chain of command in day to day operations int the Police Department which! he indicated may not have previously occurred. He saidt that suspending the search was a stepi int the right direction, especially ift they wanted to see Interim CoP Palmai int that position. He believed that he was accessible and indicated that he was one oft the most vocal pertaining tot the former CoP. He also addressed: some oft the comments made by members oft the Police Department. He said that ifh he knew that this Agenda Item was going to be making a decision on hiring, he would have contacted more people. Het trusted the views and recommendation from the Police Department: and would consider hiring Interim CoP Palma and advised that the next stepi int the process was to devise a contract should a motion arise and pass. He said that he would continue to talk to people andi ifhe heard different to whatv was said at this meeting, he would have CITY ATTORNEY TOLCES explained that there had! been a general CONSENSUS to suspend the search and suggested to proceed with the firstr motion andt then they can  time to change his mind. move onto the next issue.  The original motion carried by the following vote: Mayor Schwartz and Mayor Ruzzano  Yes: 5- Commissioner Caggiano, Commissioner Simone, Commissioner Arserio, Vice  Ar motion was made by Commissioner Arserio, seconded by Commissioner Simone, to direct the City Attorney and the City Manager to possibly negotiate a contract with Interim Chief of Police Palma to bring back to the City Commission  att their next meeting.  MAYOR RUZZANO apologized to the City Commission and City Manager on how this  Agenda Item was presented. The motion carried as follows:  Yes: 5- Commissioner Caggiano, Commissioner Simone, Commissioner Arserio, Vice  Mayor Schwartz and Mayor Ruzzano  CITY ATTORNEY TOLCES explained ther motion and that the City would negotiate a contract with the Interim CoP Palma to bring back to the City Commission at their next MAYOR RUZZANO thanked everyone fora attending and relaying comments.  meeting for the position of Chief of Police.  3) COMMISSION COMMENTS  Cityo of Margate  Page7  Printed on 6/27/2024 2:15PM    Regular City Commission Meeting  Meeting Minutes  June 19,2024  This Item was heard after Item 8) A. 2024-206  COMMISSIONER CAGGIANO distributed correspondence from Vietnamese members who he had previously met with and explained thatt they hadi fought with the Americans int the' Vietnam War. He explained that they would like toi install a Vietnam War Memorial Itemi in' Veterans' Park and sought advice whether itv was worth their time COMMISSIONER ARSERIO explained that at face value, he had no problem with that proposal. He asked for CONSENSUS for either City Attorney Tolces or City Manager  before raising money.  Curtis to vet the organization before agreeing.  Discussion ensued.  COMMISSIONER CAGGIANO referenced Margate being a veteran friendly City and said thatt this would be another way oft honoring them int the City. He discussed the importance of. Juneteenth and hoped everyone had a Happy Father's Day. COMMISSIONER: SIMONE reminded people not to forget thes significance of Juneteenth. She thanked Public Works Director, Batista and his wonderful crew, referenced the floodi issues in neighboring cities and counties and said that they were veryf fortunate tol live inl Margate. She also thanked Department ofE Environmental and Engineering Services (DEES) Director Keyser and referenced the Water Treatment Plant and drinking water. She reminded residents not top put things down the storm drains. She congratulated Clerk Coordinator Viveros for obtaining the title, Florida Certified Records Manager, thanked City Clerk. Johnson on her 10y year anniversary: and said thats she had done an outstanding. jobs since her predecessor left. She also thanked thet tremendous Fire Department: and their ALS team for taking firstp place. She informed that thel Finance Department received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and congratulated the Multi-Media teami int the City Manager's Office who won their third Telly Award fori their videos highlighting their businesses. She highlighted the July 4th Parade andi the Fireworks event and she advised that veterans could request freey yard signs sot the City could continue to honor their service that they did for their COMMISSIONER. ARSERIO thanked City Clerk. Johnson for her 10y years of service and said ith had! been as seamless transition from her predecessor. He commended the media team and spoke of the department's transition since he first came into office. He recognized. Juneteenth and said that everyone should celebrate ita and that the City should do some sort of observation. He would like to see the City observe Juneteenth as al holiday int the future. He discussed proactively having sandbag events and questioned ift this could be organized prior to when as storm was 24 hours away from the City. He also questioned the City Commission ift there was any objection to proactively CITY MANAGER CURTIS indicated that there was nothing that heldt the City back from  country.  organizing a sandbag event. doing sandbag events. Discussion ensued on sandbags.  COMMISSIONER CAGGIANO did not have aj problem but! hoped thatt they would be used correctly as he was concerned" thati if there was as storm, the City would say that they have already distributed the sandbags so a clear message would need tob be  implemented ofi its intentions. Discussion ensued.  City ofMargate  Page 8  Printed on 6/27/2024 2:15PM    Regular City Commission Meeting  Meeting Minutes  June 19, 2024  COMMISSIONER. ARSERIO referenced the HoAI laws and explained thatt those VICE MAYOR SCHWARTZ indicated that thet three City Commissioners had already discussed Juneteenth, the Telly Awards and on congratulating thel Fire Department: and she also congratulated City Clerk. Johnson. She questioned if the City Commission received al letter from Coral Bay resident, John Hall, with his request to see ift there was ap problem hiring an off-duty Code Enforcement or Police Officers to enforce the City's laws within the Community Development Districts (CDD). She had discussed this issue with City Attorney Tolces who was going to review it. She had no problem with this on the provison thati ity was legal, that she would liket to see some of the City's rules enforced ont theirt time and Coral Bay utilized their reported $30,000 budget. Shes said COMMISSIONER. ARSERIO saidi it was a goodi ideal by! Mr. Hall which he hadi no problem with but as long as it was off duty and that they were paying for it. He believed that Code Compliance should be morep pro-active int that community and she also said  changes were necessary: and! long overdue.  not to forget the 4th of July event.  that they needed tos support the violations that theys submit. Discussion ensued on Code Compliance.  MAYOR RUZZANO wished everybody a Happy. Juneteenth. He congratulated City Clerk. Johnson ands saidt that she was doing a good job. He paid tribute to one of his top five baseball players, Willie May, who passed away yesterday. He discussed! his attendance at a new, family run, EI Coqui Bakery, in Ace Plaza and wished them the  best. He questioned the status oft the Florida Panthers. Discussion ensued on the pastry and the hockey.  4) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT  COMMISSIONER. ARSERIO questioned the recent firei int the parking lot at Calypso Cove and was disappointed thatt there would be a further delay with the reopening. He would be opent to temporarily exploring leaving elements out of the restructure and safely doing some measures int the hope thatt the facility could reopen. CITYI MANAGER CURTIS did not suspect any foul play pertaining tot the fire. He explained that they did not have at timeline ont the replacement: slides. He advised that all the old stuff was dismantled and gone. He advised that it was not ac complete loss of the new equipment and most oft the damage was to the slide tubes and confirmed that thet facility was insured by the City. He informed that they were: still running their swim lessons, aquatic programming and Summer Camps at Calypso Cove. Discussion ensued on Calypso Cove and the City'si insurance.  PARKS AND RECREATION (P&R) DIRECTOR, MICHAEL A. JONES, confirmed that the City already purchased and paid for the materials directly from the manufacturer whichs saved them a lot ofr money to doi itt that way. He explained that they owed that vendor 100% of the materials that were delivered as they were: satisfactory whichy were stored in the parking lot andi it was therei for the contractor toi install which was supposed to be this week. He said thatt the good news was that the insurance was covering the restorations oft the parking lot, that City staff were not involved andt thatt the asphalt would be inspected. He advised that they would consider some sort of plan to gett the residents int thatf facility as soon as possible and commended City Manager Curtis for his advice. He continued" to outline how they were adhering tot the safety  protocols top protect their property.  City of Margate  Page9  Printedo one 6/27/2024 2:15PM    Regular City Commission Meeting 5) CONSENT AGENDA  Meeting Minutes  June 19, 2024  Items listed under Consent. Agenda are viewed tob be routine and the recommendation: will be enacted by one motioni int thet forml 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. ID2024-193 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE  ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE A DESIGN/BUILD AGREEMENT WITH THE TOP RANKED FIRM, PRIMORIS ENERGY SERVICES CORPORATION, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) 2024-008- DESIGN/BUILD FOR WEST WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP) UPGRADES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL & ENGINEERING  SERVICES; PROVIDINGI FOR. ANI EFFECTIVEDATE  APPROVED  B. ID2024-196 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE  UNITY OF TITLE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6630NW 9TH STREET, MARGATE, FL 33069, UPON WHICH THE CITY'S WEST WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IS SITUATED; PROVIDING FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF FOUR SEPARATE PARCELS INTO A SINGLE TITLE TO FACILITATE THE PERMITTING PROCESS FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADES ANDI EXPANSION; PROVIDING FOR ANI BFFECTIVEDATE  APPROVED  Approval of the Consent Agenda  Ar motion was made by' Vicel Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Commissioner Simone, to approve the Consent. Agenda. The motion carried by the following Yes: 5- Commissioner Caggiano, Commissioner Simone, Commissioner. Arserio, Vice  vote:  Mayor Schwartz and Mayor Ruzzano  Meeting wenti into Recess. Meeting Reconvened.  6) RESOLUTIONIS)  A. ID2024-186 APPROVE AND ACCEPT THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL  AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MARGATE AND BROWARD COUNTY FOR BROWARD COUNTY TO PROVIDE STAFF SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH HEARINGS BEFORE THE UNSAFE STRUCTURES) BOARD A motion was made by Commissioner Caggiano, seconded by Commissioner Simone, that this Resolution, should be approved. This carried as follows: Yes: 5- Commissioner Caggiano, Commissioner Simone, Commissioner, Arserio, Vice  Mayor Schwartz and Mayor Ruzzano  City ofMargate  Page 10  Printed on 6/27/2024 2:15PM    Regular City Commission Meeting  Meeting Minutes  June 19, 2024  COMMISSIONER. ARSERIO commended the City and Broward County pertaining to intervening on unsafe structures and discussed a property opposite Calypso Cove.  Discussion ensued.  B. ID2024-197 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE FLORIDA, APPROVING AN  INCREASED STAFFING LEVEL FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT/ RECREATION DIVISION, INCLUDING THE APPROVAL OF ADDITION POSITIONS OF ONE (1) FULL TIME RECREATION COORDINATOR AND THREE (3)FULLTIME RECREATION, ATTENDANTS AI motion was made by Commissioner Caggiano, seconded by' Vice Mayor Schwartz, that this Resolution, should be approved. This carried as follows: MAYOR RUZZANO indicated that this Item was positive as that P&R required more  help. He told P&R Director Jones that he had a good crew.  This carried by the following vote: Mayor Schwartz and Mayor Ruzzano  Yes: 5- Commissioner Caggiano, Commissioner Simone, Commissioner Arserio, Vice  7) ORDINANCES) - FIRST READING  A. ID2024-192 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE,  FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 33, "POLICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT; OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS," ARTICLE VI, "TRAFFIC CONTROL," BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 33-73, ENTITLED "SPEED DETECTION SYSTEMS IN SCHOOL ZONES," TO PROVIDE FOR PURPOSE AND INTENT, DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE AUTHORIZATION TO USE SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT DETECTION SYSTEMS, A DETERMINATION OF SAFETY NEED, AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SPEED LIMIT DETECTION SYSTEMS IN SCHOOL ZONES; PROVIDING FOR A LOCAL HEARING OFFICER TO HEAR APPEALS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;, ANDPROVIDING, AN EFFECTIVEDATE Ar motion was made by Commissioner. Arserio, seconded by Vice Mayor Schwartz, that this Ordinance, First Reading, should be discussed:  COMMISSIONER. ARSERIO informed that he asked for this Item tol be brought up several months ago and said that they were approached by companies oft this concept att thel League of Cities' Annual Conference. He explained thatt the school: zone speed cameras was simply an Ordinance that could bei implemented ift they choose to ata a later time. He was a fan oft this Ordinance and initially, he wanted Margate tol be the  City of Margate  Page 11  Printed on 6/27/2024 2:15PM    Regular City Commission Meeting  Meeting Minutes  June 19, 2024  firsti in Broward County to dot this but now, would prefer to see the process play out. He believed that there was ar needf for some type ofs school: zone speeding enforcement due tol his feedback from the public. He said that due to the demand oft the Police Department, they could not be present ats schools every day int terms ofe enforcing the school zones, the cameras could potentially capture 50 cars speeding. He discussed educating thep public and the type of cameras thatv would be used. He said that as the cameras were provided! by the company, itv would not cost the City anything although they would have tol hire al Police Officer ora ac certified employee in-house tor review the footage butt the incoming revenue would fare exceed whati it would cost to hire somebody. He said thati ifat tickety was issued, the City wouldr receive al large portion of it. He did not consider bringing in companies to compare ift they did not have an COMMISSIONER SIMONE explained that she thought it was premature, was not at fan oft these cameras and would notl like to see them in her City as she thought it was a "gotcha." She voiced her concerns about: a driver who may have been caught fora one-time infraction which she did not believe in. She also did not believe that this Ordinance had to dov with safety and thati it was ar money-maker for these companies and would be voting against this. She saidt that whent the time arose andi the City Commission decide that they wanted to go for these cameras, then they should do an VICE MAYOR SCHWARTZ referenced: a presentation in North Lauderdale whens she attended the NorthWest Council of Elected Officials where it was reported thatt they caught drivers speeding at 71 miles per hour by Morrow Elementary School. She said that ther redI light camera monies were distributed to different organizations butt there  Ordinance in place.  Ordinance att thatt time.  were no points added toi the Driver's License.  Discussion ensued.  MAYOR RUZZANO received almost 400 comments via social media ands saidt that approximately eight people were int favor oft this Ordinance which differed to other opinions. He explained that he lookeda ati ita as ar money grab buth believed ity was more about the awareness than thes speeding and saidt thati it could generate thousands of tickets per day. He suggested putting more Police as well as installing more lights to highlight that itv was a school zone which he thought would be the way forward. He concurred with Commissioner Simone andt believed that this was toop premature. He confirmed that he was not going to approve this Item and thati it could be addressed ata CITY MANAGER CURTIS understood thatt the City could not use the cameras for active surveillance but they could be reviewed for incidents that were subsequent to the cameras being placed and gather evidence from them but he was unsure ifthe cameras rani for 24 hours. He said that the studyi llustratedi thousands of speeders per day and ther majority oft those were while school was ins session not during the school Discussion ensuedi including the use of cameras and social media comments. TRACY VANWINKLE, 1020 SW61ST. AVENUE, questioned whether camera polls were installed byt the schools zones. She said int the past, they used to park empty Police cars on Atlantic and Southgate Boulevards which she believed would slow down the speeding. Shes saidt that the street lights in Margate neededt to be checked as they were all off. She indicated thati installing cameras by the schools would be ineffective and advised to utilize the Police Department or hire more recruits. RICHARD ZUCCHINI, 3801 LAKEWOOD CIRCLE E, #B, voiced his opinion on the  later date once other cities had utilized it.  zone.  City ofA Margate  Page 12  Printed on 6/27/2024 2:15PM    Regular City Commission Meeting  Meeting Minutes  June 19, 2024  thread of comments and whether this Item was a money grab. He saidt thatt there were cameras set up around the City that were license plate readers. He suggested that the City Commission could look into additional signage with flashing lights. Hel believed that this was ani important issue and recommended the City Commission to vote inf favor of  this Item.  MAYORI RUZZANO responded to Mr. Zucchini's comments. MR. KRALJIC read as statement against the installation ofs speed cameras. MS. SANCHEZ read as statement stating that the safety of their children was always the priority but did not believe that cameras were more effective than a Police Officer and VICE MAYOR SCHWARTZ agreed with everything everyone said but highlighted the statistics including thatt there hadb been at least 20, ifr not, more accidents, near Atlantic Boulevard at approximately: 2:30pm before kids came out ofs school. She didr not have a problem allowing for the First Reading to go that far but did not believe in necessarily agreeing to a five year contract and referenced: an out-clause. COMMISSIONER. ARSERIO said that it did not stop the Police Department from being present buti indicated thati ity was al high call City where there was no guarantee that they could be there every morning. He saidt thats some oft the companies whol he had spoken to, there were not that many repeat offenders. He advised that ift they did wanta company, they would be looking at the contracts as their systems were different. COMMISSIONER: SIMONE indicated that the decision appeared to have already been made and that the discussion had gone off-topic from the Ordinance. Discussion ensuedi including whether there were any! lights that were insinuating a school: zone heading towards La Granja Restaurant and! having Police presence.  she would rather give her money to al Police Department.  AI motion was made by Mayor Ruzzano, seconded by Commissioner Simone, that this Ordinance, First Reading, should be tabled until. June 2025. This failed by  thei following vote:  Yes: 2- Commissioner Simone and Mayor Ruzzano  No: 3- Commissioner Caggiano, Commissioner Arserio and' Vice Mayor Schwartz  Discussion ensued.  A motion was made by Mayor Ruzzano, to table this Ordinance for three months.  This failed for al lack ofs second.  CITYATTORNEY TOLCES provided instructions ons setting a motion.  Discussion ensued.  City ofMargate  Page 13  Printedo on 6/27/2024 2:15PM    Regular City Commission Meeting  Meeting Minutes  June 19,2024  The original motion carried by the following vote: No: 2- Commissioner Simone and Mayor Ruzzano  Yes: 3- Commissioner Caggiano, Commissioner Arserio and' Vice Mayor Schwartz  ADJOURNMENT  There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:37pm.  Respectfully: submitted, SaLs  Transcribed! by Salene E. 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