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The council made a motion and seconded it to authorize the city attorney to contact the Florida Attorney General for clarification on statutes regarding dispensary locations, specifically related to distance requirements from churches or schools operating as such.

Council motion to table consent agenda item number six to the next council meeting in order to gather more information regarding AI policing infrastructure and related concerns raised by the public.

Motion to approve hiring STAG and moving forward with the process, authorizing the attorney to spend up to ten thousand dollars for reimbursement of testing if necessary.

Motion to approve consent agenda items one through five and item eight.

Mayor Tim Murray proclaimed May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in the City of Claremont, honoring resident Dave Keeble and raising awareness about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease.

Motion to approve city attorney moving forward with retaining attorneys, excluding DSK, that he deems appropriate for pursuing federal water contamination settlement funds.

First reading of Ordinance No. 2026-023 to amend Chapter 1, Article 2, Division 3 of the Clermont City Code, creating Section 1-01-101 regarding administrative fines, costs of repair and enforcement, liens, conflict, severability, codification, Scrivener's error correction, publication, and effective date.

26-649 — A. MOTION TO DISCUSS Mayor’s nomination of a County Commissioner to serve as an alternate member of the Broward Regional Emergency Medical Services (“EMS”) Council. Type: Regular Item Passed: 2026-05-26 Action: (Parts A and B were heard and voted on separately.) ACTION: (T-1:53 PM) Following discussion, Mayor Bogen nominated Commissioner Davis. (Refer to minutes for full d

26-131 — COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Type: Regular Item Passed: 2026-05-26 Action: A. THANK YOU ACTION: (T-2:18 PM) County Administrator Monica Cepero thanked the Board for their continued support of the Team. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) B. IPW 2026 ACTION: (T-2:18 PM) County Administrator Monica Cepero thanked the Board and Team for their outstanding efforts

26-612 — MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to negotiate and execute agreements and take all actions necessary to acquire the property identified as Folio Number 504233590013, located at 1721-1731 Radiant Drive, Dania Beach, Florida 33004 and the building located on the parcel identified as Folio Number 504233590016 at 700 Meridian Drive, Dania Beach, Florida 33004, with such actions inc

26-129 — MAYOR AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS Type: Regular Item Passed: 2026-05-26 Action: A. CAREER FAIR - COMMISSIONER DAVIS ACTION: (T-1:55 PM). Commissioner Davis announced that the Port Everglades Career Fair and Expo will be held tomorrow between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the Convention Center. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) In response to previous discussion, Vice-M

26-596 — MOTION TO DIRECT County Attorney’s Office to prepare an Ordinance amending the Broward County Local Provider Participation Fund Ordinance to update the assessment structure to address potential Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) waiver-related hospital exemptions and to expand the authorized use of assessment proceeds for additional Medicaid Supplemental Payment progra

26-608 — MOTION TO DIRECT County Attorney’s Office, in coordination with County Administration, to draft a Resolution amending the Broward County Administrative Code to create a Broward County Sister Cities and International Partnerships Advisory Board for future consideration by the Board of County Commissioners. (Commissioner Davis) Type: Regular Item Passed: 2026-05-26 Source: http

26-130 — MOTION TO DISCUSS Project Dashboard. (Mayor Bogen) Type: Regular Item Passed: 2026-05-26 Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=17674

26-624 — MOTION TO DIRECT County Attorney’s Office to draft an Ordinance amending Chapter 22½ of the Broward County Code of Ordinances relating to vehicle age requirements for taxicabs. (Commissioner Rogers) Type: Regular Item Passed: 2026-05-26 Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=18182

26-609 — MOTION TO DIRECT County Attorney’s Office, in coordination with County Administration, to draft a Resolution amending the Broward County Administrative Code to create a Broward County Youth Commission for future consideration by the Board of County Commissioners. (Commissioner Davis) Type: Regular Item Passed: 2026-05-26 Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?I

Motion to accept the complaint and transmit it to the court.

Motion to approve the consent agenda was made and seconded. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.

Motion to accept the complaint and hold prosecution until the ordinance is amended was made by Commissioner Ortiz but failed due to lack of a second.

Motion to approve the appeal was made and seconded, but failed due to a 2-2 vote.

Motion to accept the complaint and hold prosecution until the order is amended.

The commission voted on whether to take action on a sworn complaint against Commissioner Martinez. The decision was not to take action, effectively tabling the complaint.

A council member expressed interest in making a motion to revert the travel policy to its previous version, removing provisions for commissioners to travel for economic development purposes outside of board-related duties. The intent was to require future non-board-related trips to be approved by the full board. A second was offered, but no final vote occurred; instead, discussion continued about

Motion to approve the final contract for the city attorney with provisions including yearly reviews, salary commencement at $236,000, majority vote requirement (3/2) for certain decisions, state-preempted pension terms, communication protocols for time off, and inclusion of termination for misconduct language. A compromise on notice period was discussed, settling on 15 days as a negotiating point

The City Council approved the consent agenda.

Motion to move forward with the complaint against Jeanette Martinez by referring it to the Ninth Judicial Circuit. The motion was made by Commissioner Alvarez and seconded by another commissioner. A voice vote occurred, but due to lack of clarity in final tally (potential 2-2 split), the motion failed.

A motion originally made by Commissioner Ortiz and seconded by Commissioner Alvarez passed with a roll-call vote of 3-2.

The commission considered a sworn complaint against Mayor Jackie Espinosa. Based on prior discussion and pattern, the decision was not to take action on this complaint at this time.

Motion to accept the sworn complaint against Commissioner Jeanette Martinez and hold prosecution until the ordinance is amended.

Commissioner Ortiz made a motion to approve the resolution temporarily suspending Kissimmee Call Chapter 30, Personal Article Number 2, Section 30-25. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. The City Attorney advised that this is a matter of general legislation and does not require recusal by commissioners with pending complaints.

Motion was made and seconded to adopt a 15-day notice period as a negotiating point for future discussions; the motion carried unanimously by voice vote.

Motion to approve a resolution temporarily suspending Kissimmee City Code Chapter 30, Article 2, Section 30-25.

Commissioner Alvarez attempted to make a new motion to move forward with the complaint against Commissioner Jeanette Martinez, but no second was recorded in this segment window.

The City Council considered the contract for the new City Attorney, with concerns raised about the salary and termination notice. Commissioner Alvarez echoed Vice Mayor Edie's suggestion to reduce the salary by $12,000 from $248,000 to $236,000, noting the previous City Attorney had a tenured position at that rate. The contract as presented specifies $238,000. Commissioner Ortiz expressed concern

Motion to approve the meeting minutes and adjourn.

The motion to approve the appeal failed due to a 2-2 vote, resulting in denial by default.

The city council approved a motion to bring back an ordinance for first and second reading to establish the EMS division and EMS enterprise fund, including 12 full-time and 6 part-time paramedics, and to include it in the proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget.

The city commission approved the establishment of the EMS division and EMS enterprise fund as part of the proposed fiscal year 26-27 budget.

Motion to appoint Member Keller and Member Butler as regular members to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their initial three-year terms, and Mr. Fernandez as an alternate member with a term expiring in 2029.

The city council approved a motion authorizing the city's law firm, Mr. Geller's law firm, to consider, evaluate, and if deemed appropriate, bring a counterclaim to enforce the development agreement governing the property in response to a developer's lawsuit under the Florida Live Local Act.

The city commission authorized staff to update the city's existing fire services special assessment program using the demand availability methodology, with a proposed rate covering 40 percent of the budget, and set June 16, 2026, as the hearing date to adopt the initial assessment resolution.

Motion to approve the consent agenda was made and seconded.

Motion to approve reappointment of Warren Lewis for a three-year term expiring in June 2029, and appointment of Annette Brown and Roger Wilson to two vacant seats (one completing a partial term, one full term), with applications received in order: Brown first, then Wilson.

Attorney Geller requested authorization for the city's law firm to consider, evaluate, and potentially file a counterclaim in response to the amended complaint filed by Ocoee Gateway and Lake Lotta Limited regarding an affordable housing project under the Florida Live Local Act.

Adoption of a resolution to abandon and vacate the rear approximately 60 linear feet of the five-foot utility easements on lots 1, 12, 13, 24, 25, 36, 37, and 48 of the Magnolia Reserve Townhome Subdivision.

A motion was made and seconded, followed by a unanimous vote to carry the motion.

The city council unanimously approved discussion and direction for funding emergency medical services through a dedicated EMS enterprise fund.

Mayor Tim Murray proclaimed May 2026 as Building Safety Month in the City of Claremont, recognizing the work of building professionals and promoting community awareness of safe structures.

Mayor Tim Murray proclaimed May 2026 as GBS and CIDP Awareness Month in the City of Claremont, raising awareness about Guillain-Barré Syndrome and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, their impacts, and the importance of early diagnosis and support.

Approval of the utility agreement request with the Islamic Center of Claremont Inc. for water and sewer services, requiring development to city standards and including a provision allowing future annexation.