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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-02-08 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC CITY COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2017 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Harry Dressler called the Commission Meeting of the City of Tamarac to order at 7:10 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 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: Mayor Dressler led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Dressler acknowledged several elected officials and his wife, Faith, that were present at the meeting. 1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: a. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Harry Dressler honoring Faith Center Ministries Bishop Henry B. Fernandez (Requested by Commissioner Marlon Bolton) b. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Harry Dressler honoring African -American Research Library and Cultural Center Executive Director Elaina Norlin (Requested by Commissioner Marlon Bolton) Mayor Dressler recessed the meeting at 7:28 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:34 p.m. with all present as before c. State of the City Address by Mayor Harry Dressler: Mayor Dressler introduced Vice Mayor Placko and Commissioners Bolton, Gomez and Fishman, City Attorney Goren and City Manager Cernech. Mayor Dressler gave the State of the City Address, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein. Mayor Dressler recessed the meeting at 7:47 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:55 p.m. with all present as before. d. Presentation of Certificates by the Mayor and Commission to the 91.1 Cougars Football Team as AYFL Super Bowl participants and the 13U Cougars Cheerleading Group for making it to the State Regional Semi Finals e. Presentation of Certificates of Graduation to the First Graduating Class of Leadership Tamarac - February 2017: Philippe Barthole, Gesco Camille, Wendy Edouard, Mithsuka Etienne, Stephanie Garcia, Emilia Geck, Taylor Grant, Natalia Guaimas, Kareem Hayles, Jordan Heron, Dominique Hobbs, Melissa Kean, Raven Miles, Didianka Peterson, Esmeralda Rodriguez, Edward Valentine, Aliyah Velian-Brown, Jahnyra Velian-Brown, Kymani Vernon Page 1 of 5 COMMISSION MEETING February 8, 2017 f. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Harry Dressler proclaiming the month of February 2017 as "Black History Month". (Requested by Commissioner Marlon Bolton) 2. CITY COMMISSION REPORTS: a. Commissioner Bolton: Commissioner Bolton acknowledged his wife Carla and son Mathew as well as North Lauderdale Mayor Jack Brady and Vice Mayor Lorenzo Wood. Commissioner Bolton said he attended the Aviation Advisory Board Meeting and advised that there is no impact news for the City of Tamarac; the Tamarac Historical Society Centennial Citizens Luncheon; the Kings Point African American Club meeting and the Annual Dinner Dance at Mainlands 1 HOA. Commissioner Bolton reported that he has wrapped up his orientation meetings with department heads and staff and learned how the different departments work. Commissioner Bolton reported that he was able to assist Tamarac Lakes with their concerns about a parking lot or garage that Keiser University was building which bordered on their Community. He was able to arrange a meeting which concluded on a positive note and the residents left happy. b. Commissioner Gomez: Commissioner Gomez thanked everyone for staying for the meeting and said it was wonderful to see all the elected officials in attendance. Commissioner Gomez said she was proud to announce that she was appointed to the Executive Committee of the Broward County Planning Council and reappointed to the Land Use/Trafficways Committee of the Broward County Planning Council. Commissioner Gomez said she attended the Broward League of Cities meeting relative to Transportation and Light Rail from Orlando to Miami; the Historical Society Centennial Citizens Luncheon; the Local 3080 Firefighters meeting and the Chamber Business to Business Expo. Commissioner Gomez said she wants to thank Gina, Robyn, Coleen and Maxine for providing her with information that she can share with people in District 2 regarding the Colony West project. Commissioner Gomez also thanked staff for putting together the Leadership Tamarac program. c. Commissioner Fishman: Commissioner Fishman reported that she finished her meetings with the department heads. Commissioner Fishman said prior to being elected she had met staff while she was out and about and was very impressed with what happens behind the scenes and Tamarac has the best staff and employees. Commissioner Fishman said she attended the Kings Point African American Club meeting and the Chamber Business to Business Expo. Commissioner Fishman said she will be focusing on what is happening to our City at the County, State and Federal level as it is important that our representatives understand how important it is to ensure that we don't get unfunded mandates from the State. Commissioner Fishman advised she sent out her second e-newsletter and hopes that the residents in District 3 find it useful. d. Vice Mayor Placko: Vice Mayor Placko said it was nice to see other elected officials take the time to join us tonight and hopes it will be the first of many other ventures with our sister cities. Vice Mayor Placko said she attended the Family Central Coffee Chat and Broward County Commissioner Nan Rich, who is an advocate for children, was the guest speaker. She spoke about the importance of getting hold of children at a young age, before the third grade, in order to make a difference in their lives and shape their futures. It is important we keep them on the courts and out of the courts. Vice Mayor Placko said she, Barbara Tarnove and Lucy Siegel went to the Horizon Bay Senior Living facility to see if they could locate more people 100 years of age or older for next year's Centennial Citizens Luncheon and located three. While they were there the Social Director told them about a program called "Girl Chat" in which they were happy to participate. They talked with some of the residents for over an hour. It went so well they were invited back. Vice Mayor Placko said she attended a presentation by Pulte about the 152 homes that will be built in Woodmont. The homes will be priced from $400,000 to $500,000. Vice Mayor Page 2 of 5 COMMISSION MEETING February 8, 2017 Placko invited people to attend the Community Garage Sale on Saturday and noted that the Historical Society Tent will be selling cookies. Commissioner Bolton acknowledged members of his church that were in attendance to celebrate Black History Month. Commissioner Bolton said the CLC Church in Tamarac has 2,500 Tamarac residents that attend that church who were unable to be here but were watching online. Commissioner Bolton said State Representative Shevrin Jones was not able to attend but did send his regards. Commissioner Gomez thanked staff for putting together that wonderful video. Commissioner Gomez disclosed that she has been asked to be on the Board of the Dellenbach Foundation and will be doing event planning, assisting the Board and soliciting businesses and as such there will be a Resolution on the next Commission Agenda adding it to the list of Charitable Entities. e. Mayor Dressler: Mayor Dressler said he and Faith were invited to read to children at the Farmers Market last Sunday, however,_ the weather was so bad it had to be rescheduled. Mayor Dressler said he wrote an article for the Sun Sentinel Top 100 Community Leaders regarding HB 17 which is a bill that strips the cities from regulating anything and it stands a good chance of getting passed. Home Rule is how we determine the future of our cities. This bill should not be passed and we have to pay attention to this. Mayor Dressler said he is on the Broward League of Cities Executive Board and he has been promoted to 2"d Vice President and in two years he will be President at which time he will launch a Broward County initiative which is undefined at this time. 3. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: City Attorney Goren said his firm is working on the second report relative to bills that are pending in the legislature. The report now contains 30 pages of bills that have been filed and that have some significance at a local level. One bill deals with business license tax which will limit a city's ability to raise the tax beyond $25. This bill exempts local governments from its home rule to regulate local businesses. This bill has some support in Tallahassee. This will essentially grandfather in all existing occupational licenses, now known as business licenses taxes. City Attorney Goren said Bill 17-03 is now being widely reviewed by both the House and Senate and there may be a joint bill filed. This will change the rules of elected officials filing a Form 6 in lieu of the Form 1 which they currently file. City Attorney Goren said his office will keep the Commission posted when the session begins. Bills are being filed on a daily basis the closer we get to the legislative session beginning. City Attorney Goren said there is currently a lawsuit pending in the Circuit Court which has nothing to do with the City of Tamarac. It is the Woodmont - Zaveco case which has been in trial since Monday. Some City witnesses have been subpoenaed and will testify before the week is out, including City Manager Cernech. City Attorney Goren said there is a League of Cities Newly Elected Boot Camp coming up on February 24th and he along with members of his law firm will be speakers. City Attorney Goren said he know this might seem repetitive but there is something to be gained by listening. This will take place at the MPO Building from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There is no cost and you will get your four hours of Ethics Credits. City Attorney Goren said there will be a number of good speakers to engage you in some conversation and ask some questions. Page 3 of 5 COMMISSION MEETING February 8, 2017 4. CITY MANAGER REPORT: BSO will be holding their annual Operation Medicine Cabinet & Shred-A-Thon on Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Kings Point, 7620 Nob Hill Rd. Early birds who turn in prescription medication will receive a $5 gift card while they last. For shredding there is a maximum of 5 boxes per car which can be no larger than 12"LX 12"WX 10"H . City Manager Cernech said Summer Camp registration packets will be available February 27, 2017. Mail -in registration for residents begins March 6th, mail -in registration for non-residents begins March 13th. Summer camp, which runs from June 19th through August 11th, is offered for Ages 5 — 12 and tween camp is available for ages 13-14 (with limited space). Packets can be picked up at the Community and Recreation Centers. Upcoming Events: The Community Garage Sale will take place on Saturday, February 11th from 7:30 a.m. to noon at Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive. The first Concert in the Park, featuring the band "Solid Brass" will take place on Sunday, February 26th at Mainlands Park from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. as parking is limited and there will be a shuttle offered from the Mainlands 1 & 2 Clubhouse. City Manager Cernech said Public Services reports that our signage program is underway. The footers and foundations for the City Hall and Community Center signs have been constructed with installation scheduled for the week of February 13th. Staff is reviewing a number of gateway and facility signs for further processing. The Contractor is also preparing a number of gateway sign design plans for all necessary Building Dept. and outside jurisdictional agencies permiting. 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mayor Dressler opened Public Participation and the following individuals spoke: Barbara Tarnove, 8632 NW 79th St. thanked the Commission members who attended the Centennial Citizens Luncheon and asked anyone who knows a centennial citizen to let the Historical Society know. Stewart Webster, 7900 Colony Circle So., asked why when people get up during public participation they never get any feedback and Mayor Dressler said people need to reach out to their district Commissioner. Mr. Webster said he was pleased to see the recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month. Joseph Morguess, 7247 Ashmont Circle, congratulated Commissioners Bolton and Fishman and said he is a sponsor of the MLK monument in Washington and read a statement of his involvement with black history. Commissioner Bolton said he would like to talk with Mr. Webster and thanked Mr. Morguess. Commissioner Bolton said the event next year for MLK and Black History Month will be bigger and better. With no one else wishing to speak Mayor Dressler closed Public Participation. 6. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Dressler asked City Manager Cernech if there were any changes/additions to the Consent Agenda and City Manager Cernech said there were no changes/additions to the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Gomez seconded by Assistant City Manager Phillips moved approval of the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously (5-0). a. Approval of the January 25, 2017 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - APPROVED b. TR12904 - Ferguson Group, LLC - Amendment # 8 for Federal Lobbying Services: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida; approving Amendment #8 to the agreement between the City of Tamarac and the Ferguson Group, LLC, for federal lobbying services, extending the term of the agreement for a one year period effective February 13, 2017 at a cost not to exceed eighty-five thousand five hundred ($85,500.00) dollars per year; Page 4 of 5 COMMISSION MEETING February 8, 2017 u authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute Amendment #8 to the agreement; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2017-10 c. TR12901 - Approving Purchase of Replacement Vehicles Per the FY 2017 Vehicle Replacement Program: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the purchase of new and replacement vehicles and equipment utilizing competitive procurement methods and current agreements available for cooperative purchase at the time of purchase, including the agreement awarded by the Florida Sheriff's Association, in the best interest of the City; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to select, approve, and award the purchase of said equipment and vehicles utilizing Bid No. 17-06B and current agreements available for cooperative purchase at the time of purchase in the best interest of the City and to award Bid No. 17-06B to Fouts Bros. Inc. In the amount of $92,038.00; authorizing an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $459,760.00 from the appropriate accounts for all vehicles; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2017-11 7. REGULAR AGENDA: There were no Regular Agenda items scheduled for this meeting. 8. ORDINANCE(S) - FIRST READING: There were no Ordinance(s) — First Reading items scheduled for this meeting. 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 items 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 9:04 p.m. n f Harry ressler, Mayor Patricia Teufel, CM City Clerk Page 5 of 5 COMMISSION MEETING February 8, 2017 State of the City 2017 DRAFT 01302017 WELCOME AWINTO'2016MIG-HUGHT5, VIDEO Once again, good evening Vice Mayor Placko, Commissioners Bolton, Gomez and Fishman, City Attorney Goren, City Manager Cernech, staff, and those joining us in Chambers or via the internet. We've made tremendous strides since I was before you last year. So much was accomplished in 2016 that we wanted to share the highlights of "Your City at Work" in a short video. PLAY VIDEO (5 minutes) We HAVE made a lot of progress over the past year, and the pieces ARE falling into place. The year ahead will be pivotal in Tamarac's resurgence, because we'll begin to see the results of years of planning, building partnerships and the laying of infrastructure. • After much behind -the -scenes work, the developers of Tamarac Village are preparing their site plan for submittal this year. Tamarac Village will provide a new downtown for our City, with a mix of restaurants, stores and apartments. And, an acre of park land for concerts and other performances. • Within the next few months, we'll see the site plan submitted for the new clubhouse at Colony West. We anticipate construction to start this summer. The clubhouse will not only support golfers, it will serve as the meeting and convention space for the new 120-room Marriott hotel to be built next door. This will help Tamarac become a destination for businesses and tourists alike. It will also provide a modern meeting facility that will attract larger lifecycle events. 1 State of the City 2017 DRAFT 01302017 • This year, we'll be breaking ground for Water's Edge Park. It'll be an almost 6-acre park on Northwest 615t Street and University, with exercise stations, a playground, a sprayground and picnic shelters. • Very shortly we'll begin the installations for our comprehensive signage program, placing vibrant location and welcome signs throughout Tamarac. Soon after that, we'll begin installing directional and wayfinding signs. o And, we'll be continuing our multiyear construction of buffer walls along several major roadways in the City. A significant segment is already under way on Commercial Boulevard, east of 315t Avenue. o The signage and buffer walls will help foster a sense of place in Tamarac. • In the coming year, we'll be sitin a new temporary fire station in the northwest quadrant of the City. We strive for an eight -minute -or -less emergency response. Time is critical when it comes to preventing brain death or the spread of a fire. The new fire station will help us meet that goal at an even higher level. • As you saw in the video, the finishing touches are being put on Fire Station 78 on Commercial Boulevard by the Turnpike. The magnificent sculpture by renowned artist Albert Paley, a tribute to firefighters, is already up. We're working on the details for a ribbon cutting that will include an appearance by Mr. Paley. It's yet another step that will help to raise the City's profile. • Later this year, we'll unveil "Inspiration Way on Nob Hill". That will be a public art exhibition of outdoor sculpture along one of our more widely travelled streets. • And, in another few months, we'll be completing upgrades to the Caporella Aquatic Complex, including replacing the large slide and resurfacing the main pool and sprayground. State of the City 2017 DRAFT 01302017 • The projects I've shared with you tonight are not formed in a vacuum. They're the result of long-term strategies by staff, to carry out the vision set by your Mayor and Commission. • Following our recent comprehensive strategic planning sessions, a multitude of new programs and initiatives will be rolling out in the coming year: o We're beginning to plan for a multicultural festival: a new signature event that will celebrate the diverse City we've become. o We're moving forward on the neighborhood sign partnership program. The list of those communities looking to work with us keeps growing. o We'll be redesigning Tamarac's website and releasing a new app. This will expand mobile services and the ways you can reach out to your City. o And, we'll be rolling out Beautification Program grants to help our communities raise their individual profiles. Sometimes the wheels of government turn a little more slowly than we'd like; but they DO turn. And, after so much behind -the -scenes work, we'll soon be seeing results. • We'll see it in things as simple as the signs which welcome people to Tamarac. • We'll see it in our increased ability to provide high level fire rescue service to all sections of our community. • We'll see it in the progress on a new meeting center at Colony West, as well as headway on a new park. • And, we'll see visible signs of progress on the long-awaited Tamarac Village. That's just the beginning. More and more, Tamarac is becoming known as a place to raise a family or build a business. Our resurgence will continue, as we continue to work together. Thank you. 3