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1. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT 2. CITY MANAGER REPORT 2.a Women's History Month Proclamation Honorees: District 1 - Dr. Sharetta Remikie District 2 - Pastor Michelle Alexander District 3 - Sharon Jacobs District 4 - Seema Lakhani Mayor - Lena Jones 2.b Presentation of a Key to the City to Rutshelle Guillaume Requested by Vice Mayor Marlon Bolton 2.c Presentation of Congressional Proclamation and Congressional Record Requested by Vice Mayor Marlon Bolton 2.d Community Hero Award Presentations Requested by Vice Mayor Marlon Bolton 2.e National Athletic Training Month (NATM) Proclamation Requested by Mayor Michelle J. Gomez 2.f Irish American Heritage Month Proclamation Requested by Mayor Michelle J. Gomez CITY OF TAMARAC REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING Commission Chambers Wednesday, March 11, 2026 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Michelle J. Gomez 1

2.g BSO Monthly Update Presented by BSO Captain David Franks 3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Any member of the public may speak to any issue that is not agendized for public hearing at this meeting. Speakers will be limited to three minutes during this item and at public hearings. When an issue has been designated as quasi-judicial, public remarks shall only be heard during a quasi-judicial hearing that has been properly noticed for that matter. Members of the public wishing to provide comments to the City Commission, on any matter, including items on the agenda, may submit their comments via email to cityclerk@tamarac.gov. All comments submitted by email shall be made part of the public record. The City has authority under the City Code to regulate the manner in which comments are made during any public meeting. Please be advised that the City will not read publicly any emails. 4. COMMISSION REPORTS District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 Mayor 5. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine, and the recommendation will be enacted by ONE MOTION, in the form listed below. If discussion is desired, then, in accordance with Resolution R-2003-015, Sec. 4.5, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered individually. 5.a Approval of the January 29, 2026, Regular Commission Meeting Minutes 5.b Approval of the February 11, 2026, Regular Commission Meeting Minutes. 5.c Approval of the February 23, 2026, Commission Workshop Minutes. 5.d Approval of the February 25, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes. 5.e TR14370 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida approving a substantial amendment to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and Program Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan as combined in Exhibit “A” for the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date 5.f TR14374 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding bid no. 26-04B and approving an agreement with The Stout Group, LLC., attached hereto as Exhibit “2”, for the construction of Phase VII of the Citywide Culvert Headwall installation project for a contract amount of $1,537,735.00; authorizing a contingency in the amount of $153,773.50 for a 2

total project budget of $1,691,508.50; authorizing an additional appropriation in an amount not to exceed $666,419.33, to be included in a future budget amendment pursuant to F.S. 166.241(8); authorizing an expenditure from the appropriate accounts; providing for conflicts; providing for scrivener’s errors; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. 5.g TR14376 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing a four-week consecutive period (July 19, 2026 - August 16, 2026) during which time the City Commission will not schedule any regular meetings pursuant to Section 4.06(1) of the City Charter; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. 5.h TR14377 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, appointing ten (10) members to the Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Each will serve a four-year term, or until such time as new appointments are made; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. 5.i TR14378 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, appointing one At-Large member and one District 2 member to the Senior Advisory Committee to serve a four-year term concurrent with the appointing commission member or until such time as new appointments are made; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. 5.j TR14379 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, appointing one At-Large member to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board to serve a four-year term concurrent with the appointing commission member or until such time as new appointments are made; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. 5.k TR14381 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, adopting the Yard on the Lawn Music Festival as the city's official Caribbean heritage month celebration and appointing Vice Mayor Marlon D. Bolton as its liaison/ambassador.; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. 6. REGULAR AGENDA 7. ORDINANCE(S) - FIRST READING 8. ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING 8.a TO2608 - An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending Chapter 9, “Health, Sanitation and Nuisance,” Article IV, “Residential and Nonresidential Property Maintenance Standards,” Section 9- 131, “Nonresidential Property Maintenance Standards,” Subsection (j), of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances, to add clarifying language regarding parking lot maintenance; providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. 3

9. PUBLIC HEARING(S) 10. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S) 11. OTHER 11.a Solid Waste Authority Presentation Requested by Commissioner Patterson & Presented by Mayor, Steve Breitkreuz - Town of Southwest Ranches 11.b Municipal Complex Campus Solicitation Discussion and Direction Presented by Gerard Yetming, Damian Johnson, and Julian Zuniga from Colliers International 11.c Motion to rescind prior commission action dated April 23, 2025, prohibiting future consideration of the speed detection systems for the school zone speed limits Program. (Original Motion: “To Not Bring the Item Back in Perpetuity”). 11.d Request to Amend the City of Tamarac On Street Parking Policy to Add Mainlands Section 6 to the List of Neighborhoods with On-Street Parking Restrictions. 11.e Presentation & Discussion on the establishment of a formal Sister City Partnership. Presented by Sister Cities Committee Members, Jay Koutcher (Chair), Peter Mason, and Trisha Soman. 12. ADJOURNMENT The City Commission may consider and act upon such other business as may come before it. In the event this agenda must be revised, such revised copies will be available to the public at the City Commission meeting. Pursuant to Chapter 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he 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 based. The City of Tamarac complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a disabled person requiring any accommodations or assistance, please notify the City Clerk's Office at 954-597-3505 at least 48 hours (2 days) in advance. Additionally, if you are hearing or speech impaired and need assistance, you may contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1. 4

AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.a DATE: March 11, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Kimberly Dillon ITEM TYPE: Proclamation AGENDA SECTION: CITY MANAGER REPORT TITLE: Women's History Month Proclamation Honorees: District 1 - Dr. Sharetta Remikie District 2 - Pastor Michelle Alexander District 3 - Sharon Jacobs District 4 - Seema Lakhani Mayor - Lena Jones CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 5

AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.b DATE: March 11, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Kimberly Dillon ITEM TYPE: Presentation AGENDA SECTION: CITY MANAGER REPORT TITLE: Presentation of a Key to the City to Rutshelle Guillaume Requested by Vice Mayor Marlon Bolton CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: Commission_Agenda_Request_Form_76104a76-ad90-4a59-8ba6-d2a0126957fd_pdfa.pdf 6

03/02/2026 Marlon Bolton, Vice Mayor, District 1 Request for Key to the City Request for Key to the City in honor of Rutshelle Guillaume ✔ Meeting Date: Key to the City Request March 11th agenda 7

AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.c DATE: March 11, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Kimberly Dillon ITEM TYPE: Presentation AGENDA SECTION: CITY MANAGER REPORT TITLE: Presentation of Congressional Proclamation and Congressional Record Requested by Vice Mayor Marlon Bolton RECOMMENDATION: Presentation will be made by the Office of Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of a Congressional Proclamation to Rutshelle Guillaume and Congressional Record Recognitions to the City of Tamarac Women’s History Month Honorees. CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: Commission_Agenda_Request_Form_d9d82914-63a7-4e28-9366-79087c74f013_pdfa.pdf 8

03/02/2026 Marlon Bolton, Vice Mayor, District 1 Congressional Proclamation and Congressional Record The Office of Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus McCormick will attend the meeting to present Congressional Proclamation to Rutshelle Guilaume, and Congressional record to all women who will be honored in recognition of Women's history month. ✔ Meeting Date: Proclamation Request Proclamation will be drafted and submitted by Congresswoman McCormick's office. 9

AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.d DATE: March 11, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Kimberly Dillon ITEM TYPE: Presentation AGENDA SECTION: CITY MANAGER REPORT TITLE: Community Hero Award Presentations Requested by Vice Mayor Marlon Bolton RECOMMENDATION: Vice Mayor Marlon Bolton will present Community Hero Awards to Four Deserving Tamarac Residents CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: Commission_Agenda_Request_Form_779fd433-217d-44d9-9184-e1937069b07d_pdfa.pdf 10

03/02/2026 Marlon Bolton, Vice Mayor, District 1 Community Hero Award Vice Mayor Marlon Bolton will present Community Hero Awards to 4 deserving residents of Tamarac. ✔ Meeting Date: Medal of Honor Request Vice Mayor Marlon Bolton will present Community Hero Awards to 4 deserving residents of Tamarac. 11

AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.e DATE: March 11, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Monica Barros Assistant City Clerk ITEM TYPE: Proclamation AGENDA SECTION: CITY MANAGER REPORT TITLE: National Athletic Training Month (NATM) Proclamation Requested by Mayor Michelle J. Gomez CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: Commission_Agenda_Request_Form_6be28047-63e9-4747-87ef-4da202d66ae2_pdfa.pdf 12

03/11/2026 ✔ Michelle Gomez, Mayor Meeting Date: Proclamation Request National Athletic Training Month Irish American Heritage Month 13

AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.f DATE: March 11, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Kimberly Dillon ITEM TYPE: Proclamation AGENDA SECTION: CITY MANAGER REPORT TITLE: Irish American Heritage Month Proclamation Requested by Mayor Michelle J. Gomez CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: Commission_Agenda_Request_Form_6be28047-63e9-4747-87ef-4da202d66ae2_pdfa.pdf 14

03/11/2026 ✔ Michelle Gomez, Mayor Meeting Date: Proclamation Request National Athletic Training Month Irish American Heritage Month 15

AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.g DATE: March 11, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Kimberly Dillon ITEM TYPE: Presentation AGENDA SECTION: CITY MANAGER REPORT TITLE: BSO Monthly Update Presented by BSO Captain David Franks CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 16

AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.a DATE: March 11, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Monica Barros Assistant City Clerk ITEM TYPE: Minutes AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA TITLE: Approval of the January 29, 2026, Regular Commission Meeting Minutes CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 01292026 COT-CC Regular Meeting Draft Minutes .pdf 17

CITY OF TAMARAC REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING Commission Chambers Wednesday, January 29, 2026 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Michelle J. Gómez called the City Commission meeting, held in the Commission Chambers on Wednesday, January 29, 2026, to order at 7:00 PM. ROLL CALL: Present were Mayor Michelle J. Gómez, Vice Mayor Marlon D. Bolton, Commissioner Kicia Daniel, Commissioner Morey Wright Jr., and Commissioner Krystal Patterson. Also present were City Manager Levent Sucuoglu, City Attorney Hans Ottinot, and Assistant City Clerk Monica Barros. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Morey Wright Jr. led the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. 1. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT No report. 2. CITY MANAGER REPORT 2.a. Proclamation & Check Presentation to Acts of Love Corporation Requested by Commissioner Krystal Patterson Mayor Michelle J. Gómez stated that the proclamation was requested by Commissioner Krystal Patterson, who read and presented it to Simone Handy, founder of Acts of Love Corporation. 2.b. International Holocaust Remembrance Day Proclamation Requested by Mayor Michelle J. Gómez 18

Mayor Gómez presented a proclamation to Rabbi Rami Pavolotzky & Rabbi Daniela Szuster recognizing January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. 2.c. Employee Service Awards City Manager Levent Sucuoglu recognized and congratulated employees who recently reached city service milestones. The following employees were recognized: 5 Years Melissa Taylor Alejandro Fuentes Nicholas Garcia 10 Years Dane Hinkle 15 Years Willie Conde 20 Years Oliver Hewitt Jorge Martinez Anthony Licata Lisette Cruz 25 Years Michelle Fontanez Imran Khan City Manager Sucuoglu also reported that Earl Henry would be serving as Interim Public Services Director as the city begins its search for candidates for the Public Services Director position. Rodney, a long-term employee with almost 30 years of service, will serve as the Assistant Public Services Director. He announced that city leadership had met with state legislators to advocate for funding for critical infrastructure and public safety needs, including water main and fire protection system improvements, as well as the purchase of an aerial ladder fire truck. Additional updates included: ● Tamarac water is safe, with no lead or galvanized service lines requiring replacement in the city's potable water system ● Colony West welcomed new executive chef, William Crackle, to The View restaurant ● The upcoming One Tamarac event on February 7th with performances, family activities, and cultural exhibits 19

● The next commission meeting scheduled for February 11, 2026, at 7 PM, with a reception honoring Black History Month nominees at 6 PM 3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mayor Gómez noted that the rules for public comment had been posted on the screen and opened the floor to public comments. 1) Ilene Michelson, a resident of Woodlands Boulevard, expressed concern that the city has been issuing building permits to properties in Section 4 of The Woodlands without approval from their architectural control committee. She suggested adding a line to permit applications asking whether the property is part of a homeowner's or condo association, and requiring applicants to obtain approval before receiving city permits. Diko Alexander, Assistant Building Official, explained the permitting process and stated that Association approval does not prevent the City from issuing permits, unless the Association has an ordinance with the City requiring Association input. City Attorney Ottinot will research the subject and bring it back for commission discussion at a later time. 2) Mark Goggin mentioned that permit applications in the past did include a field about HOA requirements. He also expressed concern about the behavior during the previous commission meeting, stating that the city attorney should have better controlled the meeting and prevented commissioners from criticizing other commissioners or the public. He questioned donations, conflicts of interest, and commissioners abstaining from voting. 3) Patti Lynn expressed disappointment with the previous meeting's tone. She emphasized that city employees make commissioners look good, and commissioners should extend common courtesy to staff members rather than making disparaging remarks. She urged commissioners to be better prepared for meetings by reading backup materials beforehand. 4) Kate Johnson read several definitions for the words respect, bully, kindness, and parliamentarian. She criticized some commissioners for not looking up from their phones during public participation and questioned how this shows respect to constituents. 4. COMMISSION REPORTS District 1 Vice Mayor Bolton praised the Dare2Care organization and clarified that having a connection to an organization doesn't mean both organizations are the same. He explained that commissioners sometimes ask questions they already know the answers to for the public's benefit, who may be misinformed. He expressed frustration about double standards regarding the treatment of staff members and defended his respect for city staff, specifically praising Assistant City Manager Maxine Calloway. District 2 No report. 20

District 3 Commissioner Patterson requested a moment of silence for Sandy Cogan, a Granville resident who recently passed away. She recognized Leeloo Nesta, a resident who turned 109 on January 6th. She reported on the January 17th "Ride for Miles" community event at the Tamarac Sports Complex, thanking her team, Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel, Commissioner Josh Simmons from Coral Springs, the BSO team, the City Manager, the City Attorney, and community members who participated. The event had 30-40 riders who completed 5-6 miles throughout the city. She announced the event would continue on the third Saturday of each month until summer, with the next event on February 21 st at 8 AM. Commissioner Patterson also promoted her upcoming "New Year, New Home" workshop on Saturday, partnering with a realtor, mortgage broker, and other home experts for a first-time homebuyer seminar at the Tamarac Community Center. District 4 Commissioner Daniel announced the continuation of her monthly "Chew and Chat" on Sunday, February 1st, at Waters Edge Park from 3:30 to approximately 5:30 PM, where she and code enforcement would address residents' concerns. She reported that her "Get In Step" fitness program has been extremely successful, with a waiting list of 38-40 people any given week, and they are considering starting another morning class. The next session will be on Thursday, February 5th, at 6:30 PM at the Tamarac Community Center. Commissioner Daniel promoted several upcoming events: ● Annual Women's Gala on March 6-7, with nominations opening February 1st ● Workshops on using AI to launch and automate businesses ● Potential workshop on doing business with Amazon ● Youth Symposium for ages 8-18 on April 18 At Large Mayor Gómez congratulated Football Tech All Stars, who recently rented city fields for a football game, noting the coaches' emphasis on sportsmanship. She reported on the Broward Human Trafficking Coalition's visit to Tamarac, which focused on educating the community about human trafficking signs that may appear in online communications, social media, and gaming. Mayor Gómez announced the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of Bluebird Kids Health at Midway Shopping Plaza, which aims to provide high-quality healthcare for children regardless of whether they are on Medicare, Medicaid, or have special needs. She invited residents to attend: ● The Liberty Tree dedication on Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 AM ● Free "Move with the Mayor" Zumba class on Monday, February 2nd at 6:30 PM ● 5K Club on the second Saturday of the month at Tephford Park, starting at 7 AM ● The Pet Expo on February 21st from 10 AM to 1 PM at Tamarac Park 21

5. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Mayor Gómez; seconded by Commissioner Wright Jr. to approve the Consent Agenda. This item was pulled from the consent agenda for discussion. 5.a. TR14022 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida approving and authorizing the deviation from Section 2-76 of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances entitled "Lien Reduction and Abatement Procedures", specifically Section 2 -76 (4) (e), to review for consideration relief to reduce the lien accrual amounts on the property located at 3100-3224 West Commercial Blvd and 3102 NW 50 Street, owned by YDB Three Lakes; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. City Attorney Ottinot read the title for the record. Motion carried over. Motion by Mayor Gómez, seconded by Commissioner Wright Jr., to adopt Temporary Resolution TR14022. City Manager Sucuoglu, City Attorney Ottinot, and Diko Alexander, Assistant Building Official, answered questions from the commission and explained the City’s lien reduction process. Mr. Alexander also made a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk’s Office. Mayor Gómez opened public comment. Mark Goggin, a resident and neighbor of the plaza, stated that he has observed significant improvements to the property over the past several years, particularly following a major fire at the Family Dollar store. He noted visible upgrades to store interiors and façades, including renovations to Family Dollar and the transition of the former Boston Market to Citibank, which made customary modifications for its operations. He reported that business owners and neighbors are pleased with the ongoing renovations and encouraged the City to support continued improvements at the plaza. Adam Anderson, Property Manager for the plaza, addressed comments suggesting the plaza owner had no involvement in bringing Citibank to the site. He stated that the landlord provided significant concessions, including free rent and lease discounts, to secure Citibank as a tenant. He emphasized that many of the substantial lien amounts stemmed from non-life-safety violations, such as tenants failing to close permits or placing banners without permits, resulting in fines totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. He argued that the lien totals were excessive relative to the violations and explained that the ownership group has since worked to bring the property into compliance and invest in improvements. He stated that the goal was not to seek mercy but to demonstrate good-faith efforts to renovate and improve the plaza. His colleague, Wendy Albear, briefly added that active construction and upgrades are ongoing and requested consideration of the proposed lien settlement while committing to continued improvements. Kate Johnson, a resident of Mainlands Four, stated that the Commission had previously required the plaza owner to address violations before reconsidering lien relief and noted 22

that 33 liens have now been cured. She argued that visible exterior changes should not be the sole indicator of progress, as façade work typically occurs last in renovations. She referenced past City action removing over $3 million in liens against Shaker Village, a corporation, and questioned the consistency of the City’s approach. She emphasized that the purpose of liens is to achieve compliance, not to punish, and suggested that if the property is now largely in compliance, the City should consider supporting the business’s continued improvements to promote a business-friendly environment. Commission discussion continued. Vice Mayor Bolton expressed concern about the proposed $100,000 settlement amount (which would have been less than 5% of the total liens) and argued it was insufficient. Commissioner Wright supported moving forward to encourage redevelopment and agreed that the amount seemed below typical settlement norms. Commissioner Daniel questioned whether the settlement amount was equitable and consistent between commercial and residential properties and expressed concern that the property owner would fulfill his obligations to complete the work that had begun. Commissioner Patterson raised concerns regarding City Code language prohibiting lien reduction after foreclosure authorization, questioned why foreclosure was not pursued after authorization in 2020, and expressed concern about fairness and policy consistency. Mayor Gómez supported the staff’s negotiated settlement, clarified that there was no pending litigation, and recognized that the new property owner spent $500,000 to bring the property into compliance. After extended debate, the Commission voted on the original motion. Motion Failed: 3–2. Voting Yes: Mayor Gómez, Commissioner Wright; Voting No: Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel, Commissioner Patterson. New Motion: Vice Mayor Bolton moved to counter the property owner's offer with a settlement amount of $566,688.75 (15% of the total lien amount); seconded by Commissioner Daniel. New Motion: Passed 4-1. Voting Yes: Commissioner Wright Jr., Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel, Commissioner Patterson; Voting No: Mayor Gómez. The City Commission recessed for a break at 11:43 AM. The City Commission reconvened at 12:01 PM. 6. REGULAR AGENDA 23

6.a. TR14365 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, directing the City Manager or designee to establish donation guidelines for non-profit entities that have received monetary donations in an amount exceeding two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) from the year 1998 to present; authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to do all things necessary to effectuate this resolution; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Ottinot read the title for the record. Motion by Commissioner Patterson, seconded by Commissioner Daniel, to adopt Temporary Resolution TR14365. Mayor Gómez opened public comment. Kate Johnson stated that while she supports establishing donation guidelines, she questioned why the proposal looks back to 1998 instead of focusing on forward-looking standards. She argued that accountability requirements should apply to all charities receiving City funds—not just those meeting a large cumulative threshold. She asked whether recipient organizations are properly registered and authorized to solicit funds in the State, whether they directly serve Tamarac residents, and how many residents benefit from the donations. She expressed concern that some funds are directed to organizations outside Tamarac and called for consistent contracts, deliverables, and reporting requirements for every charity receiving City funds. She urged the Commission to implement standardized guidelines immediately to ensure transparency and accountability for all donations. Patty Lynn echoed prior comments supporting greater accountability for charitable donations and stated that all charities—regardless of amount—should demonstrate how City funds benefit Tamarac residents. She also expressed concern about perceived inequities in past City financial decisions and emphasized the need for fairness and transparency in the distribution of taxpayer funds. The commission discussed whether the requirement should apply retroactively or only going forward, and whether a lower annual threshold (e.g., $15,000–$30,000 per year) should trigger a formal application and reporting process, with Mayor Gómez suggesting an established grant-style application process for organizations receiving significant City funds to ensure accountability while demonstrating the benefit to Tamarac residents. Commissioner Patterson emphasized that any entity that has cumulatively received over $250,000 should be required to provide performance metrics and a funding request in order to receive future donations. Commissioner Wright explained that he would support applying the reporting requirement going forward rather than retroactively to 1998, noting that HCRC had already provided its metrics and that only two organizations would be affected under the current threshold. He also asked Commissioner Patterson to amend the motion to set the annual reporting threshold between $25,000 and $30,000. Commissioner Patterson stated she was not interested in amending the motion, as it was clear that any organization that had already received more than $250,000 should be 24

required, effective immediately and for the upcoming budget year, to provide performance metrics along with a formal funding request. Mayor Gómez noted that grants typically involve stricter requirements and documentation. She expressed concern about transparency in the donation process, citing recent budget allocations in which organizations received funding without clearly outlining how the funds would be used. Motion: Passed 3-2. Voting Yes: Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel, Commissioner Patterson; Voting No: Mayor Gómez, Commissioner Wright Jr. 6.b. TR14366 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving a Tenant Improvement/ Interior Buildout Grant Agreement between the City of Tamarac and A Touch Of Serling LLC, for a reimbursement amount not to exceed $48,636.07; for the interior buildout and improvement of an 1,842 square foot commercial space located at 8142 N. University Drive; providing for reimbursement of eligible expenses in accordance with grant guidelines; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Ottinot read the title for the record. Motion by Vice Mayor Bolton, seconded by Commissioner Wright, to adopt Temporary Resolution TR14366. Kenneth Lopez, Economic Development and Redevelopment Administrator, made a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk’s Office. Mayor Gómez asked City Attorney Ottinot to read item 6.c. into the record since Mr. Lopez was going to present on both items simultaneously and clarified that there were going to be separate motions for the items. City Attorney Ottinot read item 6.c. title into the record. Mr. Lopez resumed his presentation of the items, starting with an overview of the program. Mayor Gómez opened public comment; however, there being no one to speak, Mayor Gómez closed public comment. There was no commission discussion. Motion: Passed 5-0. Voting Yes: Mayor Gómez, Commissioner Wright Jr, Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel, Commissioner Patterson; Voting No: None. 6.c. TR14367 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving a Tenant Improvement/ Interior Buildout Grant Agreement between the City of Tamarac and Xaymaca Coffee Traders, Llc D/B/A Origins Café, attached hereto as Exhibit “1”, for a reimbursement 25

amount not to exceed $100,000; for the interior buildout and improvement of an 1,040 square foot commercial space located at 6805 W. Commercial Boulevard; providing for reimbursement of eligible expenses in accordance with the grant guidelines; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Ottinot read the title for the record after reading the title for item 6.b. Motion by Vice Mayor Bolton, seconded by Commissioner Daniel, to adopt Temporary Resolution TR14367. Kenneth Lopez, Economic Development and Redevelopment Administrator, made a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk’s Office. Mayor Gómez opened public comment; however, there being no one to speak, Mayor Gómez closed public comment. There was no commission discussion. Motion: Passed 5-0. Voting Yes: Mayor Gómez, Commissioner Wright Jr, Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel, Commissioner Patterson; Voting No: None. Mayor Gómez called for a recess at 12:42 p.m. Mayor Gómez called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m. 7. ORDINANCE(S) - FIRST READING 7.a. TO2616 - An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending Chapter 10, Article 4, of the Land Development Code of the City of Tamarac, Florida, entitled “Development and Design Standards”; amending Section 10-4.10, entitled “Signs”; specifically amending Section 10-4.10(L), entitled “Prohibited Signs”, to remove the prohibition on electronic message center signs; and amending Section 10- 4.10(D), entitled “General Sign Requirements”, to allow the installation of electronic message center signs for nonresidential uses located in the R-3, MU-N, MU-C, MU-G, NC, BP, I-2, PF, and RC zoning districts along designated major arterial roadways, subject to special exception approval by the city commission; providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Ottinot read the title for the record. Motion by Vice Mayor Bolton, seconded by Commissioner Wright, to adopt Temporary Ordinance TO2616. Community Development Assistant Director Maher Mansour and Community Development Director Kent Walia made a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk’s Office. 26

Mayor Gómez opened public comment; however, there being no one to speak, Mayor Gómez closed public comment. Commissioner Patterson stated she is inclined not to support the ordinance as drafted because she believes message boards should be permitted by right, subject to administrative guardrails, rather than requiring case-by-case review. Director Walia acknowledged that permitting by right is feasible and consistent with other cities. Commissioner Patterson argued that requiring a Special Exception is unnecessary, financially burdensome, and inconsistent with a pro-business posture. Mayor Gómez questioned whether the current ordinance language sufficiently limits content to business-related messaging. She expressed concern that permitting EMCs could put the City in complex First Amendment territory and stated that prohibiting them entirely (as some cities do) would avoid the need to regulate speech content. Director Walia pointed to language in the ordinance requiring EMCs to use business-oriented language when describing principal use operations. He stated that this was intended to restrict messaging to business-related content rather than unrelated political or ideological messaging. He acknowledged that while businesses technically could attempt to display political content, in practice, he has rarely seen businesses stray far from business- oriented messaging. Motion: Fails 5-0. Voting Yes: None. Voting No: Mayor Gómez, Commissioner Wright Jr, Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel, Commissioner Patterson. 7.b. TO2624 - An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending Chapter 6, entitled “Finance and Taxation,” Article V, entitled “Tamarac Procurement Code” of the Code of Ordinances to update the solicitation approval and expenditure thresholds to in excess of $100,000 for City Commission, up to $100,000 for the City Manager, and up to $50,000 for the Procurement and Contracts Manager; providing for severability; providing for conflicts; providing for codification; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Ottinot read the title for the record. Motion by Vice Mayor Bolton, seconded by Commissioner Patterson, to adopt Temporary Ordinance TO2624. Finance Director Christine Cajuste made a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk’s Office. Mayor Gómez opened public comment; however, there being no one to speak, Mayor Gómez closed public comment. Mayor Gómez stated she would agree to the increase in special emergency situations for Public Services and the Fire Department. 27

Commissioner Wright stated that based on his calculation of comparable cities’ procurement thresholds—averaging approximately $60,000—Tamarac’s current $65,000 level is appropriate and aligned regionally, and he expressed that maintaining the lower threshold ensures stronger Commission oversight and fiscal accountability in an era of heightened public scrutiny, even while acknowledging inflation, operational efficiency benefits, and expanded opportunities for minority businesses. Vice Mayor Bolton questioned what the revised dollar thresholds actually mean in practice, sought clarification on the distinction between Commission, City Manager, and Procurement Manager authority, expressed concern about the optics of increasing spending authority from $65,000 to $100,000, asked why the jump was significant rather than incremental, raised concerns about potential overpayment for goods and services, and emphasized the importance of maintaining fiscal oversight and transparency. City Manager Levent Sucuoglu explained that the ordinance simply adjusts existing threshold amounts while preserving the same legal structure—anything above the City Manager’s authority still requires Commission approval—and stated the purpose of the increase is to improve operational efficiency, reduce routine agenda items, address inflation-driven cost increases since the pandemic, and expedite everyday services such as design contracts and equipment purchases without diminishing oversight. Finance Director Christine Cajuste clarified that the last threshold update occurred in 2012, when the amount was modestly raised from approximately $60,000 to $65,000 under the State Category Three framework, and confirmed that the State has not updated its guidelines since then. City Attorney Ottinot explained that the format and authority structure predate current leadership, that the proposal builds on the research and drafting previously completed by former procurement staff, and that the revised language maintains the same legal framework rather than expanding independent spending authority. Motion: Passed 3-2. Voting Yes: Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel, Commissioner Patterson; Voting No: Mayor Gómez, Commissioner Wright Jr. 8. ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING 8.a. TO2620 - An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, adopting a Small Scale Local Land Use Plan Amendment to the City of Tamarac’s Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map in accordance with chapter 163, specifically Section 163.3187 of the Florida State Statutes, for said lands situated, lying, and being in Broward County, Florida, and located on The Common, north of W Commercial Boulevard shown in Exhibit “A” at Canterbury Lane, and more particularly described in the legal description shown in Exhibit “B” attached hereto, to change the future land use of approximately 2.64 gross acres of land from “Medium Residential” to “recreation” to facilitate the development of the proposed East Side Community Park and provide consistency with the Land Development Code in accordance with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan of the City 28

of Tamarac; (Case No. 1-LUA-25) authorizing transmittal of the Small Scale Land Use Map Amendment to the Broward County Planning Council for recertification of the City of Tamarac Future Land Use Map; providing for amendment to the land use plan to reflect such change; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Ottinot read the title for the record. Motion by Vice Mayor Bolton, seconded by Commissioner Wright, to adopt Temporary Ordinance TO2620. Mayor Gómez opened public comment; however, there being no one to speak, Mayor Gómez closed public comment. There was no commission discussion. Motion: Passed 5-0. Voting Yes: Mayor Gómez, Commissioner Wright Jr, Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel, Commissioner Patterson; Voting No: None. 9. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S) - ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING 9.a. TO2621 - An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tamarac referenced in Section 10-2.1(B) of Chapter 10 of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances for approximately 2.53 acres of land situated, lying, and being in Broward County, Florida, and legally described in Exhibit “A”, from the current R-3 (Multi-Family Residential) zoning classification to the proposed RC (Recreation) zoning classification, for the subject property located on the common, north of W Commercial Boulevard shown in Exhibit “B” at Canterbury Lane to allow for the proposed East Side Community Park and provide consistency with the Land Development Code in accordance with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Tamarac; (Case No. 7-Z-25); providing for amendment to the official zoning map to reflect such change; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Ottinot read the title for the record. Motion by Vice Mayor Bolton, seconded by Commissioner Wright, to adopt Temporary Ordinance TO2621. Mayor Gómez opened public comment; however, there being no one to speak, Mayor Gómez closed public comment. There was no commission discussion. Motion: Passed 5-0. 29

Voting Yes: Mayor Gómez, Commissioner Wright Jr, Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel, Commissioner Patterson; Voting No: None. 9.b. TO2622 - An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tamarac referenced in Section 10-2.1(B) of Chapter 10 of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances for approximately 1.06 acres of land situated, lying, and being in Broward County, Florida, and legally described in Exhibit “A”, from the current NC (Neighborhood Commercial) zoning classification to the proposed RC (Recreation) zoning classification, for the subject property located on the southwest corner of W Prospect Road (NW 53 Street) and W Prospect Road, shown in Exhibit “B”, at 2400 NW 53 Street to allow for an overflow parking lot for the adjacent Caporella Park and provide consistency with the Land Development Code in accordance with the intent of the Comprehensive plan of the City of Tamarac; (Case No. 6-Z- 25); providing for amendment to the Official Zoning Map to reflect such change; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Ottinot read the title for the record. Motion by Vice Mayor Bolton, seconded by Commissioner Wright, to adopt Temporary Ordinance TO2622. Mayor Gómez opened public comment; however, there being no one to speak, Mayor Gómez closed public comment. There was no commission discussion. Motion: Passed 5-0. Voting Yes: Mayor Gómez, Commissioner Wright Jr, Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel, Commissioner Patterson; Voting No: None. 10. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S) 10.a. TR14355 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, granting Site Plan approval (major) with conditions to allow for the development of the subject property, legally described in Exhibit “A”, to permit the construction of an overflow parking lot for Caporella Park containing a total of sixty-nine (69) parking spaces located on the southwest corner of W Prospect Road (NW 53 Street) and W Prospect Road shown in Exhibit “B” at 2400 NW 53 Street (Case No. 3 -SP-25); providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Ottinot read the title for the record. Motion by Vice Mayor Bolton, seconded by Commissioner Wright, to adopt Temporary Ordinance TR14355. 30

Ex Parte Communication disclosures were made with Mayor Gómez clarifying that this item was a City item. Mayor Gómez opened public comment; however, there being no one to speak, Mayor Gómez closed public comment. Mayor Gomez asked whether staff had further evaluated how the parking lot would be regulated, expressing concern that without fencing or restricted hours it would not operate strictly from dawn to dusk and could create operational issues for City needs. City Manager Levent Sucuoglu explained that after reconsideration and due to challenges such as vehicles being left overnight and interfering with park events, staff decided to revert to the original plan, which includes installing a fence and gate, and that this revised approach will be presented during the site plan review. Motion: Passed 5-0. Voting Yes: Mayor Gómez, Commissioner Wright Jr, Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel, Commissioner Patterson; Voting No: None. 10.b. TBO102 - Order Granting/Denying Special Exception approval for Scooter’s Coffee-Tamarac, to allow for a drive-through restaurant in the MU-C (Mixed Use Corridor) zoning district, pursuant to the Tamarac Code of Ordinances at 8201 N. Pine Island Road, Tamarac, Florida. City Attorney Ottinot read the title for the record. Motion by Vice Mayor Bolton, seconded by Commissioner Patterson, to adopt Temporary Board Order TBO102. Ex Parte Communication disclosures were made with no Commission contact with the applicant. Alex Stapp with Linfield, Hunter & Junius Engineers made a presentation which is on file with the City Clerk’s Office. Mayor Gómez opened public comment; however, there being no one to speak, Mayor Gómez closed public comment. Commissioner Patterson, while generally supportive of economic development, requested more time to review the proposal and meet with the applicants. She noted that she had received calls from residents with questions she couldn't answer and wanted to better understand the project's impact on her district. She motioned to table the item for a time certain. The item will come back for discussion on February 25. Mayor Gómez seconded the motion. Motion to table the item until February 25: Passed 5-0. Voting Yes: Mayor Gómez, Commissioner Wright Jr, Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel, Commissioner Patterson; Voting No: None. 11. PUBLIC HEARING(S) 31

No public hearings were scheduled. 12. OTHER 12.a. Public Art Projects Discussion and Consensus Presented by Maher Mansour, Community Development Assistant Director & George Gadson, Gadson & Ravitz This item was tabled until February 11, 2026, due to the length of the presentation (52 slides) and the late hour. Motion to table the item until February 11: Mayor Gómez moved to table the Public Art Projects Discussion until the February 11, 2026, meeting, seconded by Commissioner Daniel. Motion passed unanimously. Voting Yes: Mayor Gómez, Commissioner Wright Jr, Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel, Commissioner Patterson; Voting No: None. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor Gómez adjourned the meeting at 2:30 PM. Minutes transcribed and submitted by Assistant City Clerk Monica Barros. Monica Barros, Assistant City Clerk Michelle J. Gómez, Mayor Note: The above signature belongs to the Assistant City Clerk of the City of Tamarac, Florida. If the minutes you have received have not been signed or completed as indicated above, they are not the official minutes of the Regular City Commission Meeting held on Wednesday, January 29, 2026. 32

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.b DATE: March 11, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Kimberly Dillon ITEM TYPE: Minutes AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA TITLE: Approval of the February 11, 2026, Regular Commission Meeting Minutes. CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 021126 COT-CC Regular Meeting Draft Minutes.pdf 35

CITY OF TAMARAC REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING Commission Chambers Wednesday, February 11, 2026 7:00 PM Draft Minutes CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Michelle J. Gomez called the Wednesday, February 11, 2026, City Commission meeting, being held in Commission Chambers, to order at 7:00 PM. ROLL CALL: Present were Mayor Michelle J. Gomez, Vice Mayor Marlon D. Bolton, Commissioner Kicia Daniel, Commissioner Morey Wright Jr. and Commissioner Krystal Patterson. Also present were City Manager Levent Sucuoglu, Deputy City Manager Maxine Calloway, City Attorney Hans Ottinot, and City Clerk Kimberly Dillon. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Patterson led the Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence. 1. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT The City Attorney’s report was heard after Item 2E. 2. CITY MANAGER REPORT 2.a. Black History Month Proclamation Requested by City Commission Honorees: District 1 - VM Bolton - Kaysia M. Earley, Esq., Criminal Defense Attorney and Owner, Earley Law Firm, PLLC District 2 - Commissioner Wright - Dr. Audley Rollen, Reggae Icon and Pastor 36

District 3 - Commissioner Patterson - Cheryl Holtz, President of the African American Cultural and Social Club District 4 - Commissioner Dr. Daniel - Jerry Pinchinat, Chief Warrant Officer, U.S. Navy (Ret.) City-at-Large - Mayor Gomez - Jimmy Locust, Founder/President of The Locust Foundation, Inc. and former Owner of Locust Dance Academy Vice Mayor Bolton presented a proclamation honoring Kaysia M. Earley, Esq., Criminal Defense Attorney and Owner of Earley Law Firm, PLLC, recognizing her legal accomplishments, community advocacy, and professional leadership. Commissioner Wright Jr. presented a proclamation honoring Dr. Audley Rollen, Reggae icon and Pastor, recognizing his contributions to music, ministry, and cultural influence. Commissioner Patterson presented a proclamation honoring Cheryl Holtz, President of the African American Cultural and Social Club, recognizing her leadership in cultural education, community programming, and Juneteenth initiatives. Commissioner Daniel presented a proclamation honoring Jerry Pinchinat, Chief Warrant Officer, U.S. Navy (Ret.), recognizing his distinguished military and public service career. Mayor Gomez showed a video and presented a proclamation honoring Jimmy Locust, Founder and President of The Locust Foundation, Inc., and former owner of Locust Dance Academy, recognizing his impact on youth mentorship and the arts. 2.b Lunar New Year Proclamation Requested by Mayor Michelle J. Gomez Mayor Gomez submitted the proclamation into the record. 2.c American Heart Month Proclamation Requested by Mayor Michelle J. Gomez Mayor Gomez submitted the proclamation into the record. 2.d Proclamation recognizing BSO Deputy, Juliana Tenaglia Requested by BSO Captain David Franks, and Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Patterson Commissioner Patterson presented a proclamation recognizing Deputy Juliana Tenaglia for heroic actions in rescuing a motorist from a submerged vehicle on January 12, 2026. February 11, 2026 was proclaimed Deputy Juliana Tenaglia Day in the City of Tamarac. 2.e BSO Monthly Update 37

Captain David Franks reported that property crimes increased slightly in January; however, violent crimes decreased 24% compared to the previous month. Captain Franks stated that targeted patrol operations and the Crime Suppression Team continue to address identified hot spots throughout the City. He further reported that 1,510 traffic citations were issued in January, reflecting increased enforcement efforts by the newly established traffic unit. Calls for service decreased approximately 15% during the month. Captain Franks announced the promotion of Major De Giovanni to Lieutenant Colonel and introduced Major Thomas Palmer as Tamarac’s new Regional Major. He also introduced new deputies Tyrus Gadsen and Tyrone Brown, currently in field training, and Deputies Brandon Owens and Latoya Isaac, assigned to the Community Deployment Team, which will focus on community engagement and quality-of-life initiatives. Mayor Gomez welcomed the new personnel and thanked BSO for their continued service. Mayor Gomez referenced Sections 2-405 and 2-408 of the City’s Code of Conduct and stated that she had received emails regarding an alleged February 7, 2026 incident at the Tamarac Sports Complex. Mayor Gomez asked City Attorney Ottinot to clarify the procedure for initiating an independent investigation involving a member of the Commission. City Attorney Hans Ottinot advised that the City Commission has authority to regulate its own conduct and that, because the item was not on the agenda, a vote would be required to place the matter on a future agenda for discussion of a potential independent investigation. Moved by Mayor Gomez.; seconded by Commissioner Wright Jr. to place on the next meeting agenda an item to determine whether an independent investigation should be initiated regarding the alleged February 7 incident. Motion Failed: 3-2. Voting For: Daniel, Mayor Gomez and Vice Mayor Bolton. Voting Against: Commissioner Wright Jr., Commissioner Patterson, and Commissioner Daniel. Moved by Vice Mayor Bolton for investigation about a prior alleged incident regarding Mayor Gomez at Mainlands Park. Mayor Gomez stated that the matter had previously been investigated by outside counsel through the Office of Inspector General. The motion died due to lack of second. 2.f Investment Report – December 2025 There was no Investment Report shared. 38

City Manager Levent Sucuoglu encouraged residents to participate in the City’s strategic planning survey to help shape Tamarac’s future vision as part of the upcoming budget and long-term planning process. He emphasized the importance of community input to ensure alignment with resident priorities. City Manager Sucuoglu announced upcoming City events, including the Senior Safety Summit, and noted that event details are available on the City’s website and calendar. He recognized the contributions of Parks and Recreation staff, Public Services ground crews, Information Technology staff, and the Public Information Office for their work supporting City events. He announced that City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents Day, and that the next Regular City Commission Meeting will be held on February 25, 2026, at 9:30 AM 3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mayor Gomez briefly reviewed the rules for public participation were posted and opened the floor to comments from the public. 1) Madeline Noel, Broward County, addressed the Commission regarding alleged conduct by Vice Mayor Marlon Bolton during the February 7 One Tamarac Festival. Ms. Noel identified herself as a community leader and advocate and stated that, based on eyewitness accounts, the Vice Mayor verbally confronted the City- contracted hostess, Ludi Santil, during the event. Ms. Noel characterized the incident as inappropriate and called for accountability, including a public apology, an independent investigation pursuant to the Code of Conduct, and reaffirmation of zero tolerance for intimidation by elected officials. 2) Carol Mendelson, Woodmont, addressed the Commission regarding potential fiscal impacts associated with possible legislative changes affecting homestead tax exemptions. She referenced information from the Broward Property Appraiser indicating Tamarac could face an estimated $19.5 million revenue impact. Ms. Mendelson urged proactive financial planning, disciplined spending, protection of essential services, and professional conduct by elected officials. 3) Kate Johnson, Mainlands 4, addressed the Commission regarding statements made during the January 29 meeting. She read into the record an email alleging she was referred to as “KKK Kate” by Commissioner Daniel and characterized the statement as slanderous and defamatory. Ms. Johnson requested a public apology and adherence to anti-bullying standards. 4) Djenane Gouogue, Mainlands 6, addressed the Commission in support of Ludi Santil and referenced witnessing discussion following the February 7 event. She asked what formal procedures exist for contractors or employees alleging bullying by elected officials and requested accountability and transparency. 39

5) Jay Jean-Louis, Miramar, addressed the Commission regarding the February 7 incident and urged the Commission to place the matter on a future agenda for investigation. Mr. Jean-Louis emphasized the importance of public trust and transparency. 6) Christian Leyva, Miami Lakes, addressed the Commission regarding federal matters related to the Epstein investigation and requested the City publicly condemn child exploitation and support further investigation. 7) Mancito Telford, Broward County, addressed the Commission regarding procedures for reviewing alleged ethical misconduct by Vice Mayor Bolton. Mr. Telford referenced Chapter 2, Article II of the Tamarac Code and Chapter 112, Florida Statutes, and requested clarification on whether the formal process had been initiated. 8) Damian Rodriguez, Miami-Dade County, addressed the Commission urging support for a full investigation into the Epstein files and broader accountability at the federal level. 9) Mark Goggin, Tamarac Lakes East, addressed the Commission regarding meeting decorum, responsiveness to prior legal questions concerning HOA approvals and building permits, and concerns about irrigation practices during drought conditions. Mr. Goggin requested improved water management and timely follow-up on prior Commission inquiries. 10) Didier Ortiz, Plantation, addressed the Commission urging support for a federal investigation related to the Epstein files and emphasized accountability and justice. 11) Matt Rod, Hialeah, addressed the Commission regarding traffic enforcement and safety concerns. Mr. Rodd commended BSO enforcement efforts and requested signage improvements at a plaza near the fire station to prevent vehicles from entering an exit-only driveway. Mr. Rodd also raised concerns regarding increased aircraft noise over residential areas. City Manager Sucuoglu acknowledged the signage concern and stated staff would review the matter. 12) Maya Garcia, Hialeah, addressed the Commission urging adoption of a resolution supporting full federal investigation and transparency related to the Epstein files. 13) Ludi Santil, Broward County, addressed the Commission regarding the February 7 event. Ms. St. Hill stated she was not intimidated and expressed forgiveness while calling for respectful treatment. Ms. St. Hill thanked supporters and the City for the opportunity to serve as event hostess. 40