Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-03-22 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC CITY COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2017 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Harry Dressler called the Commission Meeting of the City of Tamarac to order at 9:10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22, 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, Assistant City Attorney Julie Klahr and City Clerk Patricia A. Teufel. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Fishman led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: a. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Harry Dressler proclaiming the week of April 9 - 15, 2017 as "National Public Safety Communicators Week Proclamation". (Requested by Mayor Harry Dressler) b. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Harry Dressler proclaiming Wednesday, March 22, 2017 as "Arthur Goldglantz Day". (Requested by Mayor Harry Dressler) 2. CITY COMMISSION REPORTS: a. Commissioner Bolton: Commissioner Bolton said he traveled to Washington, D.C. to the National League of Cities Conference and indicated that he was excited that he was able to represent Tamarac. Commissioner Bolton said he learned -a lot from the seminars he attended and how to work with staff. Commissioner Bolton said he met with Senator Bill Nelson; Congressman Alcee Hastings' staff and Senator Marco Rubio's staff. Commissioner Bolton said he also went to view the White House. Commissioner Bolton thanked staff for making the trip possible and he looks forward to applying the knowledge he learned to Tamarac. b. Commissioner Gomez: Commissioner Gomez said she too traveled to the National League of Cities Conference as part of the National Transportation and Infrastructure Steering Committee Advocacy Group and attended meetings with Commissioners Fishman and Bolton and Vice Mayor Placko. Commissioner Gomez said Infrastructure and transportation are the most critical issues on the docket at this time. There also was a discussion regarding Public Private Partnerships (PPP's). Commissioner Gomez said 2,500 people attended the Conference and added that we should not be taking a stand on something we don't know about as there is a big difference between PPP's and privatization. There were many conversations about what other cities are doing to help with infrastructure and transportation issues. Commissioner Gomez talked about the panic that set in with the looming blizzard while she was there. Commissioner Gomez said on Wednesday she met with Congressman Hastings' staff and Senator Nelson's staff as well as other individuals and asked them to keep an open mind regarding budget cuts. We need to have our legislators looking at what Page 1 of 9 COMMISSION MEETING March 22, 2017 needs to be done and citizens need to be in touch with them to let them know how valuable the programs are. Commissioner Gomez said that on Thursday she and Commissioner Fishman met with Senators Rubio's and Nelson's aides and also met with Congressman Ted Deutch. They also got a tour of the Department of Treasury. Commissioner Gomez said she has attended the National League of Cities Conference five out of the last seven years and was disappointed with people's attitudes. Commissioner Gomez noted that she had been appointed to the Affordable Housing Committee. Commissioner Gomez invited people to attend the 2"d Annual Hero Ball hosted by the Dellenbach Foundation on Saturday, March 25t" at 9:00 a.m. at the Auto Nation Field at Nova Southeastern University. There is a $10 entrance fee which will benefit homeless veterans. C. Commissioner Fishman: Commissioner Fishman said she also attended the National League of Cities Conference and as someone who has never been to the conference before, was impressed by the variety of workshops. Commissioner Fishman said she was excited to attend and to learn and attend two of the League's University classes. Commissioner Fishman said she came back with information overload and hopes to use what she learned for the benefit of the City of Tamarac. Commissioner Fishman said she attended the Energy, Environment and Resource Committee meeting. Commissioner Fishman reported that she and Commissioner Gomez joined the Women In Municipal Government Organization. Commissioner Fishman noted that on the trip home she and Commissioner Gomez bumped into Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman -Schultz. Commissioner Fishman said that she attended the Broward Veteran's Coalition meeting on Monday afternoon and stated that this is a group of organizations that represent veterans and encouraged people to get involved with the Coalition. d. Vice Mayor Placko: Vice Mayor Placko said she was glad to be back in Tamarac. Vice Mayor Placko said at a recent MPO meeting they talked about the TOPS Program for veterans that now brings veterans right to the door of the William "Bill" Kling VA Outpatient Clinic on Commercial Blvd. This is a very good program and Broward County is looking into using UBER as well, which ties into the PPP's. Broward County has been energetic about making this program work and we are happy that Tamarac has worked on this for many years to get the veterans to the door of the facility. Vice Mayor Placko said other cities have brought forward resolutions about snipe signs and posters unlawfully placed on utility poles, utility boxes, traffic control boxes, bus shelters, benches, trees or any other public property and Tamarac will have such a resolution added to today's Consent Agenda. Vice Mayor Placko said it is good to see that things we are talking about at the local level are being talked about at the National League of Cities level. Vice Mayor Placko said they are working on the Woodmont Project seven days a week and one of her concerns is that during the final approval the primary concern was the placement of the maintenance shed and in good faith that was approved and were told at that time that the Country Club was denied ingress and egress onto University Drive. Vice Mayor Placko said over the last two weeks she has tried to find out how the process went about and who they spoke to and she has yet to receive an answer from the Country Club. Vice Mayor Placko said if she does not receive an answer she will bring this back to the Commission. City Manager Cernech said he has spoken with Mr. Backman and he has on two occasions asked his client to provide documentation regarding Broward County's denial of ingress and egress onto University Drive. Mr. Backman said he will get something in writing. It is just a matter of them providing us documentation so that we can then provide it to Vice Mayor Page 2 of 9 COMMISSION MEETING March 22, 2017 Placko. Mayor Dressler said they have two weeks to provide that information and if it is not provided staff can add his name to the request and Commissioners Gomez and Fishman asked to have them added as well. e. Mayor Dressler: Mayor Dressler read an email from a resident praising Tamarac Fire Rescue for assisting her when she had a fall and could not get up. The resident asked Mayor Dressler to have Fire Chief Burton have Michel Boyhan and Matt Castro acknowledged by their peers. Mayor Dressler asked Captain Glassman how many calls they receive from 911 and Captain Glassman said about 36,000 last year. Mayor Dressler said we get one call for every two residents that live in Tamarac this is reflective of the exemplary level of service we provide people. Mayor Dressler commented that the concert last Friday was excellent. Mayor Dressler said he recently attended a pension meeting to discuss management of the $40 million on that plan and listen to the actuarial report on the fund. Mayor Dressler said the fund Chairperson is Human Resources Director Maria Swanson and added that she does an excellent job. Mayor Dressler said he also attended a series of meetings at Kings Point; sat in on Florida League of Cities Conference call relative to a legislative update and weekly HOA meetings. Mayor Dressler said in his opinion the Woodmont project is the most significant redevelopment in Tamarac. There will be 27 holes in the Woodmont golf course which will increase property values. The 32 communities surrounding the golf course are jewels in Tamarac. Mayor Dressler requested an update relative to the City's request for $400,000 for infrastructure and City Manager Cernech said it is still progressing. Mayor Dressler said he sat in on a stock market webinar on autonomous vehicles and noted that there will be a dramatic reduction in the need for roads. Mayor Dressler talked about the benefits of autonomous vehicles. Mayor Dressler asked Commissioner Fishman for an update on HB17 and Commissioner Fishman said it has strong legs. Commissioner Gomez said that when she and Commissioner Fishman met with the Federal legislators they did ask them to reach out to the State legislators and remind them that Home Rule is important for cities. Commissioner Gomez said when she meets with Broward County Officials tomorrow she will ask for assistance as well. 3. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: Assistant City Attorney Klahr said the City Attorney's Office is monitoring the legislation in Tallahassee and the Commission will be provided the most update shortly. 4. CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Cernech said the Building Department issued 6 new Certificates of Occupancy for new businesses and 4 Certificates of Occupancy for single family homes in the Manor Parc development. City Manager Cernech invited people to attend the District 4 Neighborhood meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at the Community Center. People can call the Community Development Department at 954-597- 3530 for additional information. City Manager Cernech said the Housing Division hosts an HOD Liaison Meeting on a quarterly basis and if you are a Condo or HOA Board member in need of Insurance and Financial Management or Elective Manager credits, please join us on May 16, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center located at 8601 West Commercial Blvd. Page 3 of 9 COMMISSION MEETING March 22, 2017 For additional information please call 954-597-3530. City Manager Cernech reported that since January 1, 2017 the City has welcomed 77 new businesses into Tamarac. City Manager Cernech reported that Fire Chief Burton attended a Leadership and Guidance Conference "Breaching the Ceiling Together" in Gainesville on February 4th and the subject was a difficult and controversial topic. Fire Chief Burton's topic was "Men of Conscience Standing Up Against Sexism" which was very well received and Fire Chief Burton received a thank you letter from the City of Gainesville Fire Department. Upcoming event: On Friday March 24, 2017 we will be presenting a Movie in the Park featuring "Storks". Pre -movie activities will start at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 8:00 p.m. City Manager Cernech said the pool at the Caporella Aquatic Center is expected to close to the public on April 3, 2017 for a slide renovation project for approximately three to four weeks. During that time there will be no swim lessons, aerobic classes or lap swim. Swim team practice will continue as usual. 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mayor Dressler opened Public Participation and the following individual spoke: Fred Kahook, 6980 W. McNab Rd., said he is the owner of Tubby's Drive Thru and asked the Commission to look into Tamarac's Sunday Blue Law as his business loses money to surrounding cities that have repealed their Blue Laws. City Manager Cernech said he has spoken to Mr. Kahook and his request had been forwarded on to the Commission. Commissioner Gomez agrees to looking into repealing the Blue Law and Mayor Dressler said he wants to move quickly on this. With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Dressler closed Public Participation. 6. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Dressler asked if there were any changes/additions to the Consent Agenda and Commissioner Bolton said he is pulling item 6 (d) TR12920 for discussion and Commissioner Fishman said she is item pulling 6 0) TR12919 for discussion. City Manager Cernech said pursuant to a consensus of the Mayor and Commission at the Workshop on March 20, 2017 TR12930 is being added to the Consent Agenda. Assistant City Attorney Klahr read TR12930 by title into the record. Commissioner Gomez seconded by Vice Mayor Placko moved approval of adding TR12930 to the Consent Agenda. Motion passed unanimously (5-0). Commissioner Gomez seconded by Vice Mayor Placko moved approval of the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion passed unanimously (5-0). a. Approval of the February 22, 2017 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - APPROVED b. Approval of the March 6, 2017 Special Commission Meeting Minutes- APPROVED c. Approval of the March 8, 2017 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes- APPROVED d. TR12915 - Gasoline & Diesel Co-op: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida approving the purchase of Diesel Fuel and Gasoline from Port Consolidated, Inc. utilizing the City of Pompano Beach RFP E-13-17 number on behalf of the Southeast Florida Government Purchasing Cooperative; authorizing purchase of Diesel Fuel and Gasoline in the quantities needed based on the OPIS Fuel Index Cost at the time of delivery; effective April 1, 2017 through March 31, 2020 or as extended by the City of Page 4 of 9 COMMISSION MEETING March 22, 2017 Pompano Beach; authorizing proper City Officials to execute Contract renewals; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2017-19 e. TR12922 - Amendment 1 to Lease Agreement with Ramada Plaza: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving and authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute the First Amendment to the lease agreement with VL Bldg. West DBA Ramada Plaza extending the lease term for the City's 800 MHz radio antenna site located at 5100 N. State Road 7, Fort Lauderdale, FL; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2017-20 f. TR12910 - Awarding Bid 16-24RB Sports Complex LED Lighting: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding Bid No. 16-24RB to and approving an agreement with Electrical Contracting Service, Inc. for the Sports Complex Walkway LED Project, in accordance with Bid No. 16-24RB for a contract amount not to exceed $119,000.00- a contingency in an amount of $11,900.00 will be added to the project account, for a total project budget of $130,900.00; authorizing an expenditure from the appropriate accounts; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2017-21 g. TR12911 - SCADA Upgrades for Water Plant Wells and Wastewater Pump Stations: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding a contract to CC Control Corporation utilizing pricing from an agreement obtained through a formal competitive process by the City of Oakland Park, RFP Number 022414 for SCADA Upgrades for 19 water plant wells and 83 wastewater pump stations; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute a Purchase Order Agreement with CC Control Corporation for a project cost of $837,727.00, with a contingency of 10% or $83,772.70 for an amount not to exceed $921,499.70; authorizing an additional appropriation of $71,500; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to administer the contract; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2017-22 h. TR12919 - Appointing Two Members to the Parks and Recreation Board: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, appointing two (2) members to the Parks and Recreation Board to serve terms concurrent with the appointing Commission Member or until such time as new appointments are made; providing for conflicts, providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2017-23 i. TR12916 - Appointing Two (2) Resident Trustees to the Police Pension Board of Trustees: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, appointing two Resident Trustees to the Police Pension Board to serve a two-year term ending March 23, 2019, or until new appointments are made; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2017-24 I. TR12918 - Opposition to HB 17 that would preempt regulation of businesses, licenses and Page 5 of 9 COMMISSION MEETING March 22, 2017 occupations to the state: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, opposing the proposed HB 17 that would severely negatively impact the City's home rule authority by preempting the regulation of businesses, professions and occupations to the state unless expressly authorized by general law thus impairing the City's ability to protect the health, safety, welfare and property rights of City residents and businesses; directing the City Clerk to transmit the copy of this Resolution to the appropriate parties; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2017-25 m. TR12925 - Authorization of One Time Merit Award: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing payment of a one-time merit award to City Manager Michael C. Cernech, as set forth in Resolution No. R-2011-04; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2017-26 n. TR12930 — Snipe Signs and Posters: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac Florida, urging the Broward County Commission to adopt a countywide ordinance which holds venues, businesses, and other responsible parties accountable for snipe signs and posters unlawfully placed on utility poles, utility boxes, traffic control boxes, bus shelters, benches, trees, or any other public property; directing the city clerk to transmit a copy of this resolution to Broward County, the Broward League of Cities, and each municipality within Broward County; providing for severability; providing for conflicts; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2017-27 k. TR12920 - Appointing Two Members to the Public Art Committee: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, appointing two (2) members to the Public Art Committee; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. Commissioner Bolton said he made appointments to several boards and was able to appoint Elvin Villalobos to the Parks & Recreation Board who resides in District 1. Commissioner Bolton said he would like to appoint residents from District 1 to the Planning Board and Public Art Committee; however, no applications were received from anyone in his district. Yesterday he said he met with a resident who was interested in serving on either the Planning Board or the Public Art Committee and after looking at her resume he felt she would be a good choice for the Public Art Committee. Commissioner Bolton said he submitted an application and resume on her behalf to the City Clerk. Commissioner Bolton said he previously appointed Brian Zambrano to the Public Art Committee who resides in District 4 and he would like to change his original selection and appoint Maura Beutel to the Public Art Committee. Vice Mayor Placko said she sits on the Public Art Committee and this group is very dedicated and they do a good job and agreed that the Commissioners should appoint people from their own districts. Vice Mayor Placko said Brian Zambrano is a vital asset to the committee and would like to see if there is a way to keep Mr. Zambrano on the committee as we need young talent on this committee. Vice Mayor Placko suggested adding alternates to the committee and asked staff to look into keeping Mr. Zambrano on the Committee. Page 6 of 9 COMMISSION MEETING March 22, 2017 Commissioner Fishman agreed that the Commissioners should always appoint people from their own district and was concerned because Mr. Zambrano was already told he was appointed and then at the last minute it is being switched. Commissioner Fishman said there is a process for appointments and that process must be followed and timelines adhered to. Commissioner Gomez said she also agrees with following the procedures that are in place. Commissioner Gomez wondered why Ms. Beutel took so long to submit an application. Commissioner Gomez said that Mr. Zambrano has been very active on the committee and she understands that Ms. Beutel is in District 1; however, Mr. Zambrano did everything in a timely manner and should not be penalized for that. Commissioner Gomez asked that this item be tabled. Commissioner Bolton said he worked hard to find people from District 1. He carefully looked at all the applications and the stability of the people who had applied and wants to respect his colleagues. Commissioner Bolton said to keep the item as is and keep Brian Zambrano as his appointment. There was a lengthy discussion on adhering to appointment process, timelines and past practices of making appointments to Boards & Committees. Assistant City Attorney Klahr responded to questions and concerns expressed by the Commission. Assistant City Attorney Klahr read Section 2-58 of the Code relating to the appointment process for the boards and committees. Commissioner Gomez said she asked for a deferral of this item due procedural issues. Commissioner Bolton said he tried his best to appoint people to the boards and committees from his district. There was a lengthy discussion about amending the code relative to the appointment process. Commissioner Fishman said since the application for the District 1 appointment to the Parks & Recreation Board came in after the deadline that appointment should not have been made and we should reconsider that item. Commissioner Bolton said that as a Commissioner he has the right to make an appointment and stated that Mr. Zambrano's application is on par with Ms. Beutel's. Commissioner Bolton said he wants to keep all his appointments and not table these items. Mayor Dressler recessed the meeting at 12:00 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 12:21 p.m. with all present as before. Mayor Dressler asked Assistant City Attorney Klahr to again read Section 2-58 of the Tamarac Code of Ordinances into the record. Commissioner Bolton again asked to keep items 6 h, j & k as they are. Mayor Dressler asked for a motion to remain with Brian Zambrano as Commissioner Bolton's appointment to the Public Art Committee. Commissioner Bolton seconded by Commissioner Fishman move approval of TR12920 with the appointment of Brian Zambrano to the Public Art Committee. Motion passed unanimously (5-0). RESOLUTION R-2017-28 j. TR12921- Appointing Three Regular Members to the Planning Board: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida appointing three (3) regular members to the Planning Board; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. Page 7 of 9 COMMISSION MEETING March 22, 2017 Commissioner Gomez said she pulled this item for discussion because while she has no personal problems with Mike Gelin she felt that he does not have the recommended qualifications for the Planning Board. Commissioner Gomez said she wants to see the applications of the other applicants. Commissioner Bolton said he respected Commissioner Fishman's appointments when she made them without asking for the qualifications of the individuals she chose and added that Vice Mayor Placko also did not ask for qualifications of the people appointed. We all agreed to her appointments. Commissioner Bolton said now Commissioner Gomez wants to look at the qualifications of the people he has appointed and he feels this is not a reasonable request because she did not ask that for all the other appointments. Mayor Dressler asked for the actual language in the ordinance as it pertains to the Planning Board and Assistant City Attorney Klahr read Section 24-61(b) into the record relative to the recommended qualifications for board members. Mayor Dressler said it is perfectly acceptable for Commissioner Gomez to raise a question as to an applicant's qualifications. Commissioner Gomez talked about Commissioner Fishman's selections and reiterated her assertion that Mike Gelin is not qualified for the Planning Board and again asked for copies of all the applicants for the Planning Board. Mayor Dressler said he is opposed to the appointment of Mike Gelin to the Planning Board and he does not feel it is necessary to review the other applications to see who is qualified. Assistant City Attorney Klahr read Section 2-58(e) relative to the appointing process into the record. Mayor Dressler passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Placko and made a motion to reject the appointment of Mike Gelin to the Planning Board. Commissioner Gomez seconded Mayor Dressler's motion. Motion passed 4-1 with Commissioner Bolton dissenting. Vice Mayor Placko returned the gavel to Mayor Dressler. Commissioner Gomez, seconded by Commissioner Fishman moved approval of TR12921 with the exception of the appointment Mike Gelin. Motion passed unanimously (5-0). RESOLUTION R-2017-29 Commissioner Bolton asked the City Clerk to re -advertise for the Planning Board. Commissioner Gomez asked Mayor Dressler to workshop the process of ointing members to boards and committees. Mayor Dressler said he had no objection toa reviewing ewing the process and look at changes that could be beneficial to the appointment process. 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 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 scheduled for this meeting. 11. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S): there were no Quasi -Judicial Hearing(s) items scheduled for this meeting. Page 8 of 9 COMMISSION MEETING March 22, 2017 1 1 1 1 1 12. OTHER: There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Dressler adjourned the meeting at 1.20 p.m. Patricia Teufel, C City Clerk Page 9of9 COMMISSION MEETING rfDressler, Mayor March 22, 2017