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Home My WebLink About2007-02-14 - City Commission Regular Meeting AgendaFIRST CLASS MAIL 7525 Northwest 88 Avenue Tamarac, FL 33321-2401 CITY OF TAMARAC REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING CITY HALL CHAMBERS WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2007 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Ashley Vaz, South Florida Sun -Sentinel Kid of Character INTRODUCTION 1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: a. Update by Representative Jim Waldman. b. Update on current activities and plans for the new year — School Board Member Stephanie Kraft. READ INTO THE RECORD ON BEHALF OF REQUESTOR: Formally recognizing individuals or organizations for their contributions and/or achievements, and/or providing educational information to the residents and citizens of the City of Tamarac. There are no proclamations or presentations to be read into the record on behalf of requestor. READ INTO THE RECORD AND ACCEPTED BY REQUESTOR: Formally recognizing individuals, organizations or departments for their contributions and/or achievements, and/or providing educational information to the residents and citizens of the City of Tamarac. February 14, 2007 Page 1 of 5 C. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco of a proclamation recognizing Cadet Captain Rosario Licitra as "2006 Florida's Fire Rescue Cadet of the Year." (Requested by Fire Chief Jim Budzinski) d. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco of a proclamation to the Transplant Foundation recognizing February 14th as "National Donor Day." (Requested by Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco) 2. City Commission 3. City -Attorney 4. City Manager REPORTS PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 5. 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. There will be a thirty (30) minute aggregate time limit for this item, and speakers are encouraged to sign up in advance with the City Clerk prior to their participation. 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. ANNOUNCEMENT OF TIME ALLOCATIONS -MOTIONS TO TABLE - The Chair at this time will announce those items that have been given a specific time to be heard, and will entertain motions from the Commission members to table those items that require research. The Commission may agendize by majority consent matters of an urgent nature that have come to the Commission's attention after publication. CONSENT AGENDA 6. Motion to adopt items 6(a) through 6(f). Items listed under Consent Agenda are viewed to be routine and the recommendation will be enacted by ONE MOTION in the form listed below. If discussion is desired, then, in accordance with Resolution 2003-15, Sec. 4.5, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. a. APPROVE the minutes of the January 24, 2007 Regular City Commission meeting. February 14, 2007 Page 2 of 5 b. SIDEWALK EASEMENT — UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: (TR11114) Executing a sidewalk easement with the S.E. District Florida Annual Conference United Methodist Church, Incorporated, for the 70th Avenue sidewalk project, located north of McNab Road along NW 70th Avenue, authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record said easement in the Public Records of Broward County. C. TASK AUTHORIZATION FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO INTEGRATED BIKEWAY/WALKWAY SYSTEM FEASIBILITY STUDY: (TR11128) Accepting Task Authorization No. 07-03E and executing an agreement with Carter & Burgess, Inc., to provide engineering services related to the City of Tamarac Integrated Bikeway/Walkway System Feasibility Study, per the existing agreement with Carter & Burgess, Inc., for continuing engineering services; authorizing an expenditure not to exceed $74,910; approving funding in the amount of $74,910 from the appropriate accounts; approving all necessary budget transfers. d. FILTER MEDIA REPLACEMENT - GREENLEAF AND PACKAGE FILTERS 1 AND 2 PROJECT: (TR11130) Awarding Bid No. 07-06B to TLC Diversified, Inc., and executing an agreement between the City of Tamarac and TLC Diversified, Inc., for an amount of $494,319.00 for the Filter Media Replacement Greenleaf and Package Filters 1 and 2 Project located at the Tamarac Utilities Water Treatment Plant site; approving funding for this project from the appropriate utilities operational accounts; authorizing the appropriate city officials to administer the contract. e. AWARDING BID #07-0713 AND EXECUTING AGREEMENT — SOUTHGATE LINEAR PARK PROJECT: (TR11126) Awarding Bid #07-07B and executing an agreement with DiPompeo Construction Corporation for the Southgate Linear Park Project for an amount not to exceed $2,916,150; approving funding in the amount of $2,916,150 from the appropriate accounts. f. EXPENDING PUBLIC FUNDS TO ADVOCATE IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF BONIELLO GARDENS: (TR11136) Authorizing and directing the City Manager to expend limited public funds for the purpose of advocating in support of the proposed annexation of Boniello Gardens being considered by electors residing in the Boniello Gardens annexation area by mail ballot between the dates of March 17-March 27, 2007; urging the electors within the Boniello Gardens annexation area to support the annexation referendum; budgeting and appropriating an amount not to exceed $500.00 for the purpose of funding the public education efforts associated with the proposed annexation; finding that this expenditure is in the best interests of the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac; authorizing the appropriate City officials to do all things necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution. END OF CONSENT AGENDA February 14, 2007 Page 3 of 5 REGULAR AGENDA ORDINANCES — FIRST READINGS 7. AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REPLACE THE TERM "OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE TAX" OR "OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE" WITH "LOCAL BUSINESS TAX" OR "LOCAL BUSINESS LICENSE": (TO2130) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading amending the City Code of Ordinances to replace the term "Occupational License Tax" or "Occupational License" with "Local Business Tax" or "Local Business License"; specifically amending Sections 12-26(b), 12-47 and 12-48 to reference "Local Business Tax Receipts;" providing for codification. PENSION AND „RETIREMENT, ARTICLE VI, _ CHAPTER 16 ,. DIVISION 4: (TO2132) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 16, Pension and Retirement, Article VI, Division 4 Section 16-493 to provide for an increase in drop participation from three (3) years to five (5) years not to exceed thirty years of employment and to remove repealed back drop provisions; amending Section 16-503 of Division 4 to provide an increase in annual cost of living adjustments from two percent to two and one -quarter percent; adding Section 16-516 of Division 4 to provide a supplemental pension benefit in lieu of payment for accrued sick leave; providing for a savings clause; providing for codification. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:00 P.M. OR THEREAFTER 9. AMENDING ORDINANCE 0-2007-02 RELATED TO THE REFERENDUM AND ANNEXATION OF THAT PORTION OF UNINCORPORATED BROWARD COUNTY KNOWN AS BONIELLO GARDENS: (TO2131) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading amending Ordinance No. 0-2007-02 related to the referendum and annexation of that portion of unincorporated Broward County known as Boniello Gardens, legally described in Exhibit "A" which is attached hereto; providing for notice of advertisement of the referendum election to be published in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, the Code of Ordinances, and the Charter of the City of Tamarac, Florida; providing that this Ordinance, when adopted, shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the area proposed to be annexed, in March, 2007 pursuant to a mail ballot to be held at a time to be determined by the Broward County Supervisor of Elections, and shall become effective as provided by the law; providing for the place and places where said election is to be held. 10. MAIN STREET IMPROVEMENT AREA — UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON -AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: (TR11117) Motion to approve Resolution electing to use the uniform method of collecting non -ad valorem special assessments levied within the proposed Main Street Improvement Area and adjoining properties within the City; stating a need for such levy; authorizing the City Clerk to send a copy of the Resolution to the appropriate parties. February 14, 2007 Page 4 of 5 ORDINANCE — SECOND READING 11. AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC CODE OF ORDINANCES, "FINANCE AND TAXATION"% CREATING SECTION 6-41, "FUND BALANCE POLICY": (T02129) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 6 of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances, entitled "Finance and Taxation", by amending Article II, entitled "Fees and Funds"; specifically creating Section 6-41, to be entitled "Fund Balance Policy"; providing the City Manager with the authority to adjust funding in order to balance the budget with or without the approval of the City Commission; providing for codification. ADOPTED ON FIRST READING — JANUARY 24, 2007 QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS There are no quasi-judicial hearings scheduled for this meeting. END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS 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 of such need at least 72 hours (3 days) in advance. Additionally, if you are hearing or speech impaired and need assistance, you may contact the Florida Relay Service at either of the following numbers: 1-800-955-8770 or 1-800-955-8771. Marion Swenson, CIVIC City Clerk February 14, 2007 Page 5 of 5