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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-09-14 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC CITY COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Harry Dressler called the Commission Meeting of the City of Tamarac to order at 7:08 p.m. on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, in City Commission Chambers, Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321. ROLL CALL: Mayor Harry Dressler, Vice Mayor Diane Glasser, Commissioner Pamela Bushnell, Commissioner Michelle J. Gomez, Commissioner Debra Placko were in attendance. Also in attendance were: City Manager Michael C. Cernech, Assistant City Attorney Jacob Horowitz and City Clerk Patricia A. Teufel. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Bushnell led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: a. Presentation to the Mayor and Commission Regarding "Connect ONE Broward" by Broward League of Cities President Greg Ross. Mr. Ross was unavailable due to a scheduling conflict. 2. CITY COMMISSION REPORTS: a. Commissioner Bushnell: Commissioner Bushnell said the Commission members are elected as part time employees but it is not really a part time position. Last Saturday the Commission members attended a workshop about the Penny Sales Tax which will be on the November 8, 2016 ballot in order to learn how to educate people on the benefits of such both surtaxes. Commissioner Bushnell said on the way back there was a car pulled over to the side of the road and the member of the CERT team directing traffic who turned out to be Mayor Dressler. Mayor Dressler said he saw someone in distress and stopped to help. Commissioner Bushnell said all of the Commission members do so much that has nothing to do with sitting on the dais. b. Commissioner Gomez: Commissioner Gomez thanked BSO for the Patriots Day Ceremony they hosted in Lauderhill on September 11th and noted that there was an officer in attendance who had lost people on that day in 2001 and gave a very emotional accounting of what happened that day. Commissioner Gomez said she attended Waters Edge Park Community Input Meeting, the Broward County Planning Council meeting; the Chamber Breakfast; the Joint Water Advisory Board Water Resource meeting regarding toxins in Florida's waters and various homeowner and condominium association meetings. c. Vice Mayor Glasser: Vice Mayor Glasser talked about the Penny Sales Tax and the benefits that the City would reap should it be passed in November. Vice Mayor Glasser said she supported the Penny Sales Tax. d. Commissioner Placko: Commissioner Placko said Doris Span will be in attendance to accept a proclamation honoring her husband Willie Span, the veteran that was killed while Page 1 of 6 COMMISSION MEETING September 14, 2016 crossing Commercial Boulevard to get the VA Clinic in Sunrise two years ago. Commissioner Placko said she brought this issue up to the MPO and the members were supportive of having an on demand crosswalk that will allow veteran's to cross Commercial Blvd. while either entering or exiting from the VA clinic. Sunrise and Tamarac need to get together to work on this issue and work to ensure our veterans are safe crossing Commercial Blvd. Commissioner Placko noted that there is a work-study program for veterans called Career Source Broward which gives veterans hands on experience and training while earning tax free income. Commissioner Placko urged veterans to contact Career Source at csbdvet D-careersourcebroward.com. e. Mayor Dressler: Mayor Dressler said on September 12t" Tamarac hosted the Northwest Council of Elected officials luncheon and the issue that Commissioner Placko brought up was discussed. Mayor Dressler said when this first happened staff met with Sunrise Mayor Ryan and Broward County staff to discuss the issue and that meeting went nowhere. Mayor Dressler said it is hopeful this situation will change with the newly elected representatives on the County Commission and in the legislature. Mayor Dressler thanked Commissioner Placko for getting the MPO involved in resolving this issue. Mayor Dressler said he participated in a press conference regarding the Zika virus because Tamarac was one of five cities that sprayed early Monday morning. The pesticide that was used over Tamarac is an anti -larval biologic and not toxic. Mayor Dressler thanked Broward County Commissioner Kiar for allowing him to make comments at that press conference. Mayor Dressler talked about receiving a call from Governor Scott last weekend wherein he said if there was anything he can do to please give him a call and Mayor Dressler said he reciprocated the offer. Mayor Dressler ended by saying this is a serious health issue. Mayor Dressler said he and City Manager Cernech attended the Kings Point HOA Board meeting and they made a presentation on a temporary fire station in that area to improve response times which was well received. This now has to be brought before all the individual HOA boards for ratification. Mayor Dressler reported that Fire Rescue and BSO had a First Security Response meeting at Fire Station 15 which is the first in a series of meetings with school staff and community groups. Mayor Dressler noted that the Customer Satisfaction survey had an interesting matchup with our Strategic Goals and what is important to people in our City. Mayor Dressler talked about the proposed Y2 cent transportation and %2 cent infrastructure sales tax and the concerns that have been expressed by Tamarac residents. Mayor Dressler said he supports both surtaxes. Mayor Dressler said Tamarac will hold four town hall meetings to educate people about the benefits Tamarac would reap if the surtax items pass on the November ballot. Mayor Dressler said this ties into Tamarac's Strategic Goals and what people think is important. One of the benefits for Tamarac is that we would be able to build a permanent fire station on Nob Hill Road in lieu of a temporary structure. Mayor Dressler talked about an incident that happened when he was driving home from a function where he saw a stopped car on the road without hazard lights on and he pulled over to offer assistance and direct traffic. It turned out that a turtle was in the road and the driver stopped to put it to the side of the road, however, it ran under her car and she was afraid she Page 2 of 6 COMMISSION MEETING September 14, 2016 would hit the turtle. Eventually they were able to get the turtle out from under the car. Mayor Dressler said it was a "feel good" situation. 3. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: Assistant City Attorney Horowitz had nothing to report other than to say that City Attorney Goren sends his regards. 4. CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Cernech reported that the FI. Dept. of Health has proclaimed Tamarac a 2016 Healthy Weight Community Champion. This distinction is granted to communities that implement programs and policies that improve nutrition and physical activity levels. Tamarac's citywide bikeway networks were cited as an exemplary project that contributes to the promotion of a healthy lifestyle. City Manager Cernech said the Financial Services Department has advised that the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence Award in financial reporting has been awarded to Tamarac by the GOFA for fiscal year ending September 30, 2105. This is the 28th year in a row and the 31St year overall that Tamarac has been awarded this prestigious award. Upcoming events: Play Day will take place on Thursday, September 151h at Tamarac Park from 1:30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. and is free; Princess & Pirate Party will take place on Saturday October Vt from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Community Center, preregistration is required and the fee for residents is $10 and $20 for non-residents; the Movie in the Park featuring the movie "Paranorman" will take place at the Sports Complex on October 7th with activities beginning at 6:00 p.m. and the movie starting at 7:30 p.m.; the Community Garage Sale will take place on Saturday, October 8th from 7:30 a.m. to noon at Tamarac Park and for more information please call 954-597-3674. City Manager Cernech said that Public Services is reporting that the Caporella Aquatic Center Main Pool and Activity Pool Renovations Project is currently being bid through the City's competitive bidding process and the estimated start date is December 2016 with completion in March 2017. Public Services is also reporting the Caporella Aquatic Center Waterslide Replacement Project is also currently out for bidding with an estimated start date also in December 2016 and completion date of March 2016. City Manager Cernech said the reports on the Tamarac Community, Business and Employee Surveys were good. We get good information from these surveys as it tells us what we need to work on. Chris gave us good information and there are things that we can be proud of. City Manager Cernech said some of the items discussed are already in the works and as we head into the Strategic Planning process this information will be helpful. City Manager Cernech encouraged everyone to remember that although we just saw this information tonight the information has been consistent from survey to survey and because of this consistency the budget that we expect the Commission to pass next week is reflective and supportive of those needs and puts Tamarac in a good place. 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mayor Dressler opened Public Participation and the following individual spoke: Linda Bajkowsky, 5906 NW 72"d Ave., asked the Commission to pass a Resolution asking people to oppose Amendment 1 on the November 8, 2016 ballot. Ms. Bajkowsky provided City Clerk Teufel with a sample Resolution. 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 Page 3 of 6 COMMISSION MEETING September 14, 2016 changes/additions to the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Gomez seconded by Commissioner Placko moved approval of the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously (5-0). a. Approval of the August 24, 2016 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - APPROVED b. TR12846 - BSO ILA for Telephone and Voicemail Services: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Tamarac and the Broward Sheriff's Office to provide telephone and voicemail services to the BSO Tamarac District Office, and to provide related technology support services; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute said agreements and take all steps necessary to effectuate the intent of the resolution; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2016-94 c. TR12833 Utility Rates: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, establishing the adjustment factor to be applied to the annual water and sewer rate schedule for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2016; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2016-95 d. TR12850 Temporary Staffing Services: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida authorizing the appropriate City Officials to approve anticipated expenditures for Temporary Staffing Services used by various city departments in an amount not to exceed $67,000.00 annually with Albion Staffing, Inc. through an agreement available through the Southeast Florida Governmental Purchasing Cooperative (Co-op); providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2016-96 e. TR12842 - Public Art: University Drive Overpass Contract Award: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the public art proposal and concept by Malcolm Robertson, and execution of an agreement between the City of Tamarac and Town Art Studios attached hereto as Exhibit "2" and incorporated herein, to provide a work of art to be placed on the University Drive Overpass Bridge, in the amount of $104,000; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2016-97 f. TR12835 - Travel Policy: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending and adopting City of Tamarac Administrative Policy 95-01 R "Travel Policy", incorporating City of Tamarac Administrative Policy 95-01 R "Travel Policy" in its entirety into the City of Tamarac's Administrative Policies; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2016-98 g. TR12834 - Lime Sludge Removal, Hauling and Disposal Agreement - Bid No. 16-25B.. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding Bid No. 16-25B, Lime Sludge Removal, Hauling and Disposal Project to Westwind Contracting, Inc. and authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute the agreement with Westwind Contracting, Inc. for Lime Sludge Removal, Hauling and Disposal Project; authorizing an Page 4 of 6 COMMISSION MEETING September 14, 2016 expenditure of funds for an amount not to exceed $53,750 annually, and authorizing contract escalation / de-escalation as provided under the agreement beginning October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2018, with two (2) additional two-year renewal options; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2016-99 h. TR12843 - Public Art: Woodlands Significant Sculpture Contract Award: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the Public Art proposal and concept by Roger Stoller, and execution of an agreement between the City of Tamarac and Stoller Studio, Inc.; attached hereto as Exhibit "2" and incorporated herein, to provide a work of art to be placed on the Woodlands Golf Course property, in the amount of $200,000; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2016-100 i. TR12839 - FMIT Insurance Renewal: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida; authorizing the renewal of General Liability, Automobile Liability, Automobile Physical Damage; Workers' Compensation, and Property Lines of Coverage with the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (FMIT) for a one (1) year period beginning October 1, 2016 at a cost of $854,757 and payment of any increase resulting from the annual premium audit; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2016-101 j. TR12848 - Resolution in Opposition to the DEP's Weakening of Restrictions Allowing an Increase in the Release of Toxic Chemicals into Florida's Waters: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, affirming the City's opposition to the Department of Environmental Protection's weakening of restrictions that would allow an increase in the release of toxic chemicals into Florida's waters; urging the United States Environmental Protection Agency not to approve the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's new restrictions; supporting the lawsuit filed by the Seminole Tribe of Florida against the Department of Environmental Protection ("DEP") and the Florida Environmental Regulation Commission ("FERC") on August 5, 2016 to halt the increase of toxins in Florida's water; opposing any effort by the DEP or the FERC to oppose the Seminole litigation; directing the appropriate City Officials to take any and all actions necessary to effectuate the intent of this Resolution; directing the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, the Florida League of Cities and the Broward League of Cities; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2016-102 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. Page 5 of 6 COMMISSION MEETING September 14, 2016 10. ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING: a. T02348 - Firefighters Pension Plan Amendment: An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida; amending Chapter 16, Pensions and Retirement, Article VI, Pension Plan, providing for implementation of defined contribution plan component; providing for compliance with Section 175.351, Florida Statutes; providing for a savings clause; providing for severability; providing for codification and providing for an effective date. Assistant City Attorney Horowitz read T02348 by title into the record. Commissioner Gomez seconded by Vice Mayor Glasser moved approval of T02348 on second reading. Mayor Dressler opened the Public Hearing and with no one wishing to speak closed the public hearing. Motion passed unanimously (5-0). PASSED ON FIRST READING AUGUST 24, 2016 PASSED ON SECOND READING SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 ORDINANCE NO. 0-2016-12 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 7:46 p.m. �/_ �A_Jol_ H rry Dressler, Mayor Patricia Teufel, CM City Clerk Page 6 of 6 COMMISSION MEETING September 14, 2016 L