HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-06-14 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Harry Dressler called the Commission Meeting of the City of
Tamarac to order at 7:11 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 in City Commission Chambers,
Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Harry Dressler, Vice Mayor Debra Placko, Commissioner Marlon Bolton,
Commissioner Michelle J. Gomez, and Commissioner Julie Fishman were in attendance.
Also in attendance were City Manager Michael C. Cernech, City Attorney Samuel S. Goren
and City Clerk Patricia A. Teufel.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Fishman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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a. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Harry Dressler proclaiming the Month of June as
"Caribbean -Heritage Month". (Requested by Commissioner Marlon Bolton)
b. Presentation to the Mayor and Commission by Elliot Bastien and Sandra Bernard-Bastien
of their book "Caribbean American Heritage: A History of High Achievers"
c. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Harry Dressler proclaiming the month of June
2017 as "Gay Pride Month". (Requested by Vice Mayor Debra Placko)
2. CITY COMMISSION REPORTS:
a. Commissioner Bolton: Commissioner Bolton attended the Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport
meeting where complaints from Tamarac residents regarding airport noise was discussed. If
residents have complaints about airport noise they should call 954-828-6666. Commissioner
Bolton said he attended the Institute for Elected Municipal Officials and the Challenger
Elementary Graduation. Commissioner Bolton said he invited students from Tamarac's
Elementary and Middle Schools to come to City Hall on June 28th to get a tour of City Hall. If
students would like to come for the tour they must register by calling 954-597-3461.
Commissioner Bolton reported that he has been appointed to the Florida League of Cities
Urban Administration Committee dealing with building and fire codes, among other things.
Commissioner Bolton said he is traveling to Orlando tomorrow and hopes to bring back some
good information. Commissioner Bolton said he is grateful that Tamarac celebrated
Caribbean Heritage Month and noted that today is Flag Day.
b. Commissioner Gomez: Commissioner Gomez thanked Commissioner Bolton for the
information relative to the airport noise as constituents in her District also have complaints
about noise generated from the airport. Commissioner Gomez said she attended the Broward
County Planning Council meeting; the Memorial Day Celebration; the Promotion Ceremony at
Challenger; the graduation ceremonies at Taravella and Piper High Schools; the Florida
League of Cities Nominating Committee meeting; the Florida League of Cities Transportation
and Intergovernmental Committee meeting; the Broward League of Cities Installation Gala;
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the Tamarac Boards and Committee Luncheon as well as Active Shooter Training that was
provided to the Mayor and Commission. Commissioner Gomez read a statement into the
record relative to the shooting that took place in Virginia this morning.
c. Commissioner Fishman: Commissioner Fishman also read a statement into the record
relative to the shooting that took place in Virginia this morning and noted that she is appalled
by the incident. Commissioner Fishman said people have to respect the officials that are
elected into office. Commissioner Fishman also called for both parties to change the
language they are using in order to present a more respectful approach to issues.
d. Vice Mayor Placko: Vice Mayor Placko concurred with the statements of Commissioners
Gomez and Fishman relative to the shooting that took place in Virginia this morning. Vice
Mayor Placko said she attended the Tamarac Elementary Graduation and after that she and
Mayor Dressler and Commissioner Fishman did a tour of Tamarac to see how the City was
fairing relative to the flooding that occurred the week before. Vice Mayor Placko
congratulated the Broward League of Cities Executive Committee new President Coral
Springs Vice Mayor Dan Daley and First Vice President Tamarac Mayor Harry Dressler. Vice
Mayor Placko attended the Board and Committee Luncheon; the Tract 57 BBQ at Woodmont
Country Club and the Family Central Ribbon cutting. Vice Mayor Placko invited people to
attend the Jail and Bail fundraiser which runs from June 20th to the 23rd that supports the
American Cancer Society. Vice Mayor Placko talked about the recent food drive for Family
Central and thanked the various groups and individuals for their generous support.
e. Mayor Dressler: Mayor Dressler talked about the shooting in Virginia this morning and
noted that both parties are behaving like children and said that federal officials are ignorant
ideology driven fools. Mayor Dressler said this situation is intolerable and must stop. Mayor
Dressler compared how politicians conducted themselves in the past to the way politicians
conduct themselves today. Mayor Dressler called upon everyone to tone it down and talk
about policies, balance the budget, etc. and do it respectfully. Mayor Dressler said we have
to educate people about how damaging this behavior is and it must stop. Mayor Dressler said
he toured Tamarac after the flooding that occurred last week and was pleased at how
effective the years of stormwater planning has paid off.
3. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: City Attorney Goren said he has a couple of walk on items
tonight the first of which is TR12975 relative to the AD1 pre -closing. City Attorney Goren said
this authorizes the City to approve a release of covenant on the property and move forward to
closing. Commissioner Gomez seconded by Commissioner Bolton moved approval of
TR12975. City Attorney Goren read TR12975 by title into the record. Motion passed
unanimously (5-0).
TR12975 — Release of Covenant: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of
Tamarac, Florida, approving and authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute a
Release of Covenant relative to two parcels of property to effectuate the conveyance of the
real property to AD1 Tamarac Hotels, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
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City Attorney Goren said his office issued a memorandum regarding the Professional
Services Agreement between American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (ATS) and the City of Tamarac.
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ATS is going under a corporate transaction and for the purpose of our contract they have to
seek the City's approval. City Attorney Goren said he recommends the Commission authorize
the Mayor to execute the Letter Agreement. Commissioner Gomez seconded by Vice Mayor
P!acko moved to authorize the Mayor to execute the Letter Agreement with ATS. City
Attorney Goren clarified the issue for Commissioner Bolton upon his request. City Attorney
Goren responded to questions from Commission Bolton and Mayor Dressler. Commissioner
Bolton said he did not have time to go over this and feels the proper thing to do would be to
move this and discuss it at a workshop. Commissioner Bolton made a motion to defer this
item to a workshop for further discussion. There being no second the motion failed. Motion
passed (4-1) with Commissioner Bolton dissenting.
City Attorney Goren said his office issued a memorandum, a copy of which is on file in the
City Clerk's Office, regarding the 2017 Medical Marijuana Legislation that was passed at the
Special Legislative Session recently. City Attorney Goren went over the memo in great detail
and said he expected the Governor will sign the bill. City Attorney Goren responded to
questions and concerns expressed by the Commission. Mayor Dressler noted his ambiguity
for the whole process and how corrupt it is. Mayor Dressler said he does not think people are
opposed to a physician prescribing this for a child, or anyone for that matter, if it will help
them.
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Cernech said Tamarac has been recognized
with the ICMA Certificate of Excellence in Performance Management which is a testament to
the efforts undertaken by staff collecting and reporting performance data. City Manager
Cernech said he will be accepting this Certificate in San Antonio later this year.
Upcoming Events: Father's Day Fishing Tournament will take place on Saturday, June 17,
2017 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Caporella Park. Preregistration is required by June 14th and it
is $5 for residents and $8 for non-residents and participants must bring their own fishing
equipment; the 4th of July All American Celebration, with a free outdoor concert featuring the
band "Heatwave" will take place at the Sports Complex and begins at 6:00 p.m. with the
fireworks commencing at 9.00 p.m. Parking is limited and people are encouraged to use
shuttles from City Hall and the Community Center.
City Manager Cernech reported that the Memorial Day Ceremony had approximately 500 in
attendance. City Manager Cernech said the old waterslide at the Aquatic Center has been
demolished and replaced with a new waterslide.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mayor Dressler opened Public Participation and the following
individuals spoke: Ronald B. Barish, 7555 NW 99th Ave., talked about the shooting in Virginia
this morning.
6. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Dressler asked City Manager Cernech if there were any
changes/additions to the Consent Agenda and City Manager Cernech said as discussed at
the June 12, 2017 Workshop TR12961 — Appoint one (1) Resident Trustee to the Firefighters
Pension Board has been amended to reflect the selection of Brian Neff as the Resident
Trustee. Commissioner Gomez seconded by Commissioner Gomez moved acceptance of
TR12961 as amended. Motion passed unanimously (5-0). Vice Mayor Placko seconded by
Commissioner Gomez moved approval of the Consent Agenda with TR12961 as amended.
Motion passed unanimously (5-0).
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a. Approval of the May 24, 2017 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - APPROVED
b. TR12963 - Termination of Declaration of Unity of Title: A Resolution of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, Authorizing the Consent for the Termination of
the Existing Unity of Title for the Property Described as All of Plat A and All of Plat B,
Westland Plat, Book 172, Page 64, Commonly Known as Uniplaza Shopping Center Located
at the Southwest Corner of N.W. 61st Street and University Drive; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2017-61
c. TR12947 - Approval of FDOT CAFA: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of
Tamarac, Florida authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute the Community
Aesthetic Feature Agreement in substantially the same form as attached as Exhibit 1" with
the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) pending legal review between
FDOT and the City of Tamarac for the signs that are located in an FDOT right of way within
the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Tamarac; authorizing the appropriate City Officials
to execute the Community Aesthetic Feature Agreement and to take all actions necessary to
implement said Agreement; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for
an effective date.
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d. TR12962 - Execution of Agreement with BLD Services, LLC - FY17 Wastewater Inflow and
Infiltration Lateral Lining Project UTWD: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of
Tamarac, Florida, awarding Bid No. 17-11 B to BLD Services, LLC, and authorizing the
appropriate City Officials to execute the agreement between the City of Tamarac and BLD
Services, LLC, for an amount of $7,700,635.00 for the Wastewater Inflow & Infiltration Lateral
Lining Project located in multiple areas within the City of Tamarac; authorizing an additional
appropriation of $565,119, providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for
an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2017-63
e. TR12944 - Building Dept. Fee Schedule: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City
of Tamarac, Florida revising the City's Building Fees pursuant to Exhibit "A" attached hereto
and incorporated herein; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing an
effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2017-64
f. TR12961 - Appointing one (1) Resident Trustee to the Firefighters Pension Board of
Trustees: TR12961 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
appointing one Resident Trustee to the Firefighters Pension Board of Trustees to serve a
four-year term of office ending June 15, 2021 or until a new appointment is made; providing
for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2017-65
g. TR12941 - Fire Rescue Service Fee Schedule: A Resolution of the City Commission of the
City of Tamarac, Florida, adopting a new schedule of fees for services for the Fire Rescue
Department, pursuant to Exhibit 1 attached hereto and incorporated herein; as a result of the
City of Tamarac Florida, July 2016 cost of service study by MGT of America, Inc.; authorizing
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the appropriate City Officials to approve the revised Fire Rescue fees including a phasing
schedule; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date
RESOLUTION R-2017-66
h. TR12942 - Community Development Fee Schedule: A Resolution of the City Commission
of the City of Tamarac, Florida, setting a new schedule of fees for the Community
Development Department to become effective October 1, 2017, attached hereto as Exhibit
"A", as a result of the City of Tamarac, Florida August 2016 Cost of Service Study by MGT of
America, Inc.; repealing Resolution No. R-2009-45; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2017-67
i. TR12943 - Engineering Development Review Fees Schedule: A Resolution of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, setting a new schedule of Engineering Division
Development Review Fees for the Public Services Department, attached hereto as Exhibit
"1"; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2017-68
7. REGULAR AGENDA: There were no Regular Agenda items scheduled for this meeting.
8. ORDINANCE(S) - FIRST READING
a. TO2359 - Towing Service: An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac,
Florida, authorizing the appropriate city officials to execute agreement Amendment # 1
pursuant to Section 7.19 of the City of Tamarac Charter; renewing a franchise agreement
with Westway Towing, Inc., providing for towing services for the City of Tamarac for the
period beginning August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2022; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read TO2359 by title
into the record. Commissioner Fishman seconded by Vice Mayor Placko moved approval of
TO2359 on first reading. Motion passed unanimously (5-0).
PASSED ON FIRST READING JUNE 14, 2017
9. PUBLIC HEARING(S): There were no Public Hearing(s) items scheduled for this meeting.
10. ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING: There were no Ordinance(s) — Second Reading
scheduled for this meeting.
11. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S): There were no Quasi -Judicial Hearing(s) items
scheduled for this meeting.
12. OTHER
There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Dressler
adjourned the meeting at 8.44 p.m.
ar Dressler, Mayor
Patricia Teufel,�`MC
City Clerk
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