HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-05-10 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2017
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Harry Dressler called the Commission Meeting of the City of Tamarac
to order at 7:18 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 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 Bolton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation of the Neighborhood Beautification Recognition Awards by Mayor Harry Dressler:
Commercial - Hampton Inn, 4499 W. Commercial Blvd., Tamarac, FL 33319
District 1 - Rejean Gravel, Monique Blanchard et al, 4706 NW 47th Terr., Tamarac FL 33319
District 2 -Elizabeth & John A. Zarzycki, 5802 NW 86th Ave., Tamarac, FL 33321
District 3 -.Jean-Pierre Desbiens, 7030 NW 102nd Ave., Tamarac, FL 33321
District 4 -,Harvey E. Moore, 8250 NW 69th Ave., Tamarac, FL 33321
b. Presentation by Mayor Harry Dressler of Certificates of Graduation to the Ninth Graduating
Class of Tamarac University - May 2017:
Wanda Alger, Barbara Behrens, Scott Boyd, Alicia Brown, Ariel Gattison, Gerald Heller, LaWanda
Jones, Surley Lago, Arion Luster, Hector Manon, William Mel, Joseph Panullo, Diane Rechner,
Caroline Saint-Lo, Maxim Saint-Lo, Gregg Schaublin, Lucy Siegel, Stan Siegel, Alan Skolnick,
Dyana Skolnick, Jaqueline Taylor, Elvin Villalobos.
c. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Harry Dressler proclaiming May 20, 2017 as "National
Kids to Parks Day". (Requested by Parks & Recreation Director Greg Warner)
d. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Harry Dresser proclaiming the week of May 7-13,
2017 as "Municipal Clerks Week". (Requested by City Clerk Patricia Teufel)
e. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Harry Dressler proclaiming the week of May 8-13,
2017 as "Economic Development Week". (Requested by City Manager Michael Cernech)
f. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Harry Dressler proclaiming the month of May 2017 as
"Haitian Heritage Month". (Requested by Commissioner Marlon Bolton)
2. CITY COMMISSION REPORTS:
a. Commissioner Bolton: Commissioner Bolton thanked staff for putting together the District 1
Neighborhood meeting at the Mainlands 6 Clubhouse. The meeting was well organized and well
attended. Commissioner Bolton said he attended, along with other members of the Commission,
the Protect the Children Gala which raises funds for children who have been abused.
Commissioner Bolton congratulated the Tamarac University Students and encouraged them to
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get out into the community and talk about their experience. Commissioner Bolton announced that
he has been appointed to the National League of Cities Public Safety and Crime Prevention
Committee and briefly went over the issues the Committee will be addressing. Commissioner
Bolton said this is Haitian Heritage Month and this is about the culture and not the color of
someone's skin. Commissioner Bolton said he will be bringing forth a resolution for Haitian Relief.
Commissioner Bolton wished everyone a Happy Mother's Day.
b. Commissioner Gomez: Commissioner Gomez wished everyone a Happy Mother's Day.
Commissioner Gomez said she also attended the Protect the Children Gala which raises
awareness about child exploitation. Commissioner Gomez said the P.A.R.O.T Golf event was a
great fund raiser. Commissioner Gomez said she was glad to see that some of the TU students
stayed for the meeting and acknowledged TU alumni that were in attendance. Commissioner
Gomez attended the Alazhar School Breakfast Ceremony, the Broward 211 Breakfast and the
Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. Commissioner Gomez noted that Dr. Barbara Weinstein was
honored at the Protect the Children Gala and that she is looking forward to the dedication of Fire
Station 78 tomorrow.
c. Commissioner Fishman: Commissioner Fishman said she attended the Kings Point Hadassah
Israel Independence Day Celebration; the Broward 211 Breakfast where Tamarac resident
Sandra Bastien was recognized for her work; the Kiwanis Christmas in July Breakfast which aides
homeless children in Tamarac and the Tamarac Veteran's Affairs Committee meeting.
d. Vice Mayor Placko: Vice Mayor Placko said she met with corporate representatives from 711
last week as they have promotions to help schools. Tamarac Elementary Principal Roberta Ray
was also in attendance. Tamarac Elementary will receive a $711 check each year to be used for
whatever they need and they were given coupons for the children to use. Vice Mayor Placko said
she also met with Peter Mason, Executive Director of the Tamarac Chamber of Commerce as
well as individuals from BSO to talk to the representatives from 711 and they were also provided
with coupons that they can distribute to Tamarac residents. Vice Mayor Placko said 711 will also
contribute to BSO's Night Out event and indicated that she is looking forward to working with 711.
Vice Mayor Placko said that she formed a Woodmont Advisory Committee to keep the community
engaged and address issues before they get out of control. Vice Mayor Placko said she attended
the Faircrest 14 HOA meeting.
Vice Mayor Placko said we have to do something about children going hungry and announced
there will a food drive conducted beginning May 15th through May 31St. Drop off boxes will be in
City Hall and the Community Center for the collection of non-perishable foods. Vice Mayor
Placko asked the Commission members to get this information out to the residents in their
Districts. Tamarac elementary will also be conducting a food drive. Vice Mayor Placko thanked
everyone who helped last year and hoped they will help out again this year.
e. Mayor Dressler: Mayor Dressler said the numerous meetings that the Commission attend are
very much a part of their lives. Mayor Dressler announced he will be installed as the Vice
President of the Broward League of Cities Executive Board at their meeting in June. Mayor
Dressler noted that he attended an event and was interviewed by a Jamaican TV station
regarding the issue of child abuse. Mayor Dressler talked about the extensive problem of abuse
in many forms during the interview. Mayor Dressler said he wrote a piece about insurance
companies requesting rate increases and being granted increases in excess of what they
requested. Mayor Dressler noted that Homeowner Choice asked for a 3.3% increase in their
rates, however, they were granted an 8% increase in rates. Mayor Dressler opined that this is
clearly outrageous and someone in the legislature or the Governor's office should keep this kind
of robbery from happening.
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3. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: City Attorney Goren said on the dais this evening there is a
request for a conflict waiver from the Gray Robinson law firm which represents Tamarac in
various telecommunications matters. Attorney Paul H. Minoff of that firm has been asked to
represent JPMorgan Chase with respect to code violations issued by the City against property
located at 8211 NW 74th Ave. City Attorney Goren said in the event of litigation related to this
matter, Gray Robinson has agreed to end their representation of Chase. Mayor Dressler said he
is a good friend of Gary Resnick, a member of the Gray Robinson law firm, and has no conflicts
other members of the Commission said they also did not have any conflicts. Commissioner
Gomez seconded by Commissioner Bolton moved to adopt the waiver. Motion passed
unanimously (5-0).
City Attorney Goren said his firm will be forwarding a copy of their legislative report to the
Commission shortly. City Attorney Goren said there are two bills they are looking at; S.B. 80
which is relative to public records. City Attorney Goren talked about several instances of frivolous
records requests. City Attorney Goren read several pertinent sections of the bill into the record.
City Attorney Goren said his office will be providing a form of notice to the City to be posted in
City Hall with regards to noting the agency's custodian of record and contact information as is
required by this bill.
City Attorney Goren said HB 687 creates the Advanced Wireless Infrastructure Deployment Act,
which establishes a process by which wireless providers may place certain "small wireless
facilities" on, under, within, or adjacent to certain utility poles or wireless support structures within
public rights -of -way that are under the jurisdiction and control of an "authority" (i.e. a municipality).
The bill provides that an authority may not prohibit, regulate, or charge for the collocation of small
wireless facilities in the public rights -of -way, except as specified in the bill. The bill caps the rate
for collocation on an authority utility pole at $150 annually. City Attorney Goren noted that
Tamarac does have an ordinance in place and there may be some play for us relative to this
issue.
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Cernech invited people to attend the dedication of
Tamarac's New Fire Station 78 at on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at 4801 West
Commercial Blvd. Tours will be conducted and there will be an opportunity to meet Albert Paley
the artist who created the building's signature sculpture "Vigilance". For more information call
954-597-3800. City Manager Cernech announced that Tamarac was notified that we will be
receiving the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Water Fluoridation Quality
Water Award for the year 2015. This award recognized communities that achieved excellence in
Community Water Fluoridation by maintaining a consistent level of fluoridated water throughout
2015.
City Manager Cernech reported Tamarac Veterans will be taking part in the Honor Flight on
Saturday, May 20, 2017. Tamarac will provide transportation for six Tamarac Veterans to the
Miami International Airport where they will catch a flight to Washington, D.C. to visit the war
memorials dedicated in their honor. Our veterans are part of a group of 692 World War II and
Korean War Veterans participating in the May 20th flight. The Veterans and their Guardians will
depart from City Hall at 3:45 a.m. and we encourage people to give our Veterans a great send off
and join us at City Hall prior to 3:45 a.m. to show your appreciation. Tamarac will also be
providing return transportation.
City Manager Cernech invited people to attend the Concert on the Green in Partnership with the
City of Tamarac and Colony West Golf Club on Friday, May 19, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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featuring the band "TK Blu & the Uncool". Food and drinks are available for purchase and
coolers and pets are not allowed.
City Manager Cernech said Public Services has reported that the Sunset Point Park Sunset
Hammock Artwork at 11000 W. McNab Road will reflect the spirit of Tamarac and be visible to
pedestrians and passerby traffic from the Sawgrass Expressway both day and night. This project
includes the fabrication and installation of a custom piece of artwork and staff is currently
preparing the final documentations to advertise this project for bidding. The estimated start date is
in the fall of 2017 and will take one year to complete.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mayor Dressler opened Public Participation and with no one
wishing to speak, closed the public hearing.
6. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Dressler asked City Manager Cernech if there were any
changes/additions to the Consent Agenda. City Manager Cernech said there were no
changes/additions to the Consent Agenda, however, Item 6 (d) TR12938 — Reciprocal Use
Agreement between the City and the School Board of Broward County has been redistributed to
the Commission due to a scrivener's error; all of the terms and conditions of the agreement have
remained the same. Commissioner Bolton seconded by Commissioner Gomez moved approval
of the Consent Agenda. Motion passed unanimously (5-0).
a. Approval of the April 26, 2017 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes. — APPROVED.
b. TR12931 - Execution of Agreement with SAK Construction - FY17 Wastewater Cured -In -Place
Pipe Lining Inflow & Infiltration Project UT17D: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of
Tamarac, Florida, awarding a contract to SAK Construction, LLC, utilizing pricing from an
agreement obtained through a formal competitive process by City of Mobile Alabama, Mobile
Area Water and Sewer System, Contract Number 100316.22 for the FY17 Wastewater Cured -In -
Place Pipe Lining Inflow and Infiltration Project; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to
execute a Purchase Order Agreement with SAK Construction, LLC for a project cost of
$2,077,398.00, with a contingency of 5% or $103,869.90 for an amount not to exceed
$2,181,267.90; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to administer the contract; providing for
conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2017-44
c. TR 12946 - Award Bid No. 17-12B for Refurbishing City Hall Cooling Towers: A Resolution of
the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding Bid No. 17-12B to and approving
an agreement with A-1 Paradise Plumbing, Inc. d/b/a Paradise Service Technologies for
refurbishing the two cooling towers at City Hall located at 7525 N.W. 88th Avenue for a contract
amount of $63,280.00 and a contingency in an amount of $6,328.00, will be added to the project
for a total project budget of $69,608.00; authorizing an expenditure from the appropriate
accounts; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2017-45
d. TR12938 - Reciprocal Use Agreement between the City and the School Board of Broward
County: A Resolution of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to
execute a Reciprocal Use Agreement between the City of Tamarac and the School Board of
Broward County, Florida, to provide reciprocal use of City and School Board facilities for a term of
five (5) years, commencing on June 3, 2017 and expiring on June 2, 2022; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2017-46
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e. TR12945 Grant Award Amendment: Broward Redevelopment Program — Tamarac Village A
Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida amending the Broward
Redevelopment Grant Program grant agreement between Broward County and the City of
Tamarac through the Broward County Environmental Protection and Growth Management
Department for the Tamarac Village Development Project; authorizing and providing for the
appropriate city officials to execute necessary documents required to amend this agreement;
providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2017-47
f. TR12948 - Server Replacement: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac,
Florida approving the acquisition of Cisco servers from Prosys Information Systems; authorizing
an expenditure for an amount not to exceed $100,129.66; authorizing budget amendments for
proper accounting purposes; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an
effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2017-48
7. REGULAR AGENDA: There were no Regular Agenda items scheduled for this meeting:
8. ORDINANCE(S) - FIRST READING:
a. T02358 - Ordinance Eliminating Ban on Sunday Morning Alcohol Sales: An Ordinance Of The
City Commission Of The City Of Tamarac, Florida, Amending Chapter 3, Of The City Of Tamarac
Code Of Ordinances, Entitled "Alcoholic Beverages", Specifically Deleting Section 3-2 Regarding
Sunday Sales of Alcohol; providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read T02358 by title into the
record. Commissioner Gomez seconded by Vice Mayor Placko moved approval of T02358 on
First Reading. Motion passed (4-1) with Commissioner Bolton dissenting.
PASSED ON FIRST READING MAY 10, 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 items scheduled for this
meeting.
12. OTHER:
There being no further business to come before the City Com ission, Mayor Dressler adjourned
the meeting at 8:51 p.m.
Havrryl5ressfer, Mayor
Patricia Teufel, Cp(t
City Clerk
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