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
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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
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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.
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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;
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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.
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Harry ressler, Mayor
Patricia Teufel, CM
City Clerk
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State of the City 2017
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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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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