Votes at a glance: Tamarac commission decisions on June 25, 2025

At its June 25 meeting, the Tamarac City Commission took several formal actions on resolutions, ordinances and land-use requests. Below are the outcomes, motion sponsors, and vote tallies recorded at the meeting.

Tamarac Medal of Honor (Resolution TR14283) — approved The commission formally added the “Tamarac Medal of Honor” to the city’s awards policy, permitting elected officials to sponsor presentations and clarifying presentation venues. The motion was made by Commissioner Marlon Bolton and seconded by Commissioner Patterson. Roll call: Daniel (yes), Gomez (yes), Bolton (yes), Wright (yes), Patterson (yes). Tally: 5–0. Outcome: approved.

Consent agenda (amended) — approved The commission approved the consent agenda as amended (excluding item 5B for separate consideration) by a 5–0 roll-call vote. Outcome: approved.

Ordinance TO2593 — remove funeral homes from mixed-use zoning (second reading) — adopted An ordinance removing funeral homes as a permitted use in Mixed Use Neighborhood, Mixed Use Corridor and Public Facilities zoning districts (but retaining them in Business Park) passed on second reading. Roll call: unanimous, 5–0. Outcome: adopted.

Ordinance (Parks and recreation: alcohol at city facilities) — adopted (3–2) The commission adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 15 to allow the regulated service of alcoholic beverages at certain city facilities and events, subject to licensing and insurance requirements. The motion carried 3–2 (Bolton: yes; Patterson: yes; Vice Mayor Daniel: yes; Mayor Gomez: no; Commissioner Wright: no). Outcome: adopted; staff to implement licensing and vendor insurance requirements.

Ordinance on access to waterways/trespass — tabled (3–2) A first-reading ordinance that would prohibit accessing public waterways by trespassing on private or city property was tabled for further outreach and clarification of signage policy; vote to table was 3–2 (tabled by motion of Commissioner Bolton). Outcome: tabled; staff to return with signage policy and community outreach plan.

Zoning — vehicle service and repair (special exception) — approved (5–0) A special-exception land-use application to allow a minor vehicle service and repair use at a Commercial Boulevard plaza was approved after staff and the Planning Board recommended approval. Motion by Commissioner Bolton, second by Commissioner Wright. Roll call: unanimous, 5–0. Outcome: approved (special exception granted).

Sign variance for Sonny's The Car Wash Factory (10B) — granted (4–1) The commission granted a variance to allow two façade signs and a larger logo height on the south elevation for Sonny's corporate headquarters/location; roll call was 4–1 (Commissioner Bolton voted no). Outcome: variance granted.

Ending: Staff will implement adopted ordinances according to the conditions included in backup materials and return with required policy clarifications on the tabled waterways item.