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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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H rry Dressler, Mayor
Patricia Teufel, CM
City Clerk
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