HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-01-27 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY HALL - COMMISSION CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 27, 2010
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City Commission to
order at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2010, in Chambers at Tamarac City Hall, 7525
NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac.
PRESENT: Mayor Beth Talabisco, Vice -Mayor Harry Dressler, Commissioner Pamela
Bushnell, Commissioner Patricia Atkins -Grad, and Commissioner Diane Glasser.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, Assistant City Attorney Julie Klahr, and City
Clerk Marion Swenson.
Vice Mayor Dressler led the pledge of allegiance.
1. Proclamations and Presentations:
a. Presentation of a check by the Mayor, City Commission and Employees of the City of
Tamarac, in the amount of $16,899.18 to the United Way of Broward County, representing the
City of Tamarac's 2009 Employee Campaign total. Accepting on behalf of the United
Way Jennifer O'Flannery Anderson, President and CEO of United Way of Broward County and
Celeste Abell. (Requested by Chief Building Official/Director Claudio Grande)
b. Presentation by Mayor Talabisco of employee service awards:
5-Year: Awards: David Greenstein, Firefighter Paramedic, Gregory Martin, Firefighter
Paramedic, Stephen Varricchio, Firefighter Paramedic, Carlos Acosta, Groundskeeper
Crewleader, Public Works
10-Year Awards: Steven Korte, Lt./Paramedic, Fire Rescue, Rose Cure-Persad, Social
Services Supervisor, Parks & Recreation, Cleophat Lordeus, Bus Driver, Parks & Recreation,
John Richards, Bus Driver, Parks & Recreation, Grace Boudreau, Customer Service
Representative, Parks & Recreation
15-Year Awards: Jeffrey L. Miller, City Manager, Steven Stillwell, Battalion Chief, Fire
Rescue, Rodney Dorsett, Field Technician, Utilities
25-Year Award: Luisito Villena, Senior Fleet Mechanic, Public Works
30-Year Awards: Richard Ruhl, Water Plant Operator, Utilities, Steven Gotha, Lt./ Paramedic,
Fire Rescue
Mayor Talabisco introduced Senator Jeremy Ring. Senator Ring spoke of a Bill he is
sponsoring regarding condominiums, which falls under Chapter 718, F.S. The purpose of the
Bill is to assist those associations with problems that have risen due to maintenance fees not
being paid, banks not maintaining foreclosed/vacant properties, required retrofitting, and other
matters that have come up over the past few years which are costly. The Bill is not meant to
supersede any by-laws of any of the associations. Senator Ring suggested the Mayor and
City Commission as well as constituents email or otherwise contact Tallahassee to show their
support of the Bill. Senator Ring also said his staff is available to attend meetings with the
Mayor and City Commission to explain the intricacies of the Bill. Vice -Mayor Dressler asked
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Assistant City Attorney Klahr to draft a resolution from the City of Tamarac in support of the Bill
and to make the resolution available to Tallahassee and Broward County cities.
REPORTS
2. City Commission:
a. Commissioner Bushnell had no report.
b. Commissioner Atkins Grad reported on her attendance at the Aging and Disability
Yearly Dinner, a meeting of the School Advisory Committee, a meeting at Concorde Village
where discussion was held about communities joining in events, and the Millennium Middle
School Jobs for Florida Graduates.
C. Commissioner Glasser said she attended the Sunrise Commission meeting last evening
to listen to a discussion regarding a proposed transfer station to be located on property at
Commercial Boulevard just east of the Sawgrass Expressway. Commissioner Glasser said
this type of use would have an adverse impact on the City of Tamarac. The item will come up
for discussion at the February 23rd meeting of the Sunrise City Commission and there will be
an opportunity for affected people to speak, and Commissioner Glasser suggested the Mayor
and City Commission as well as staff from the City of Tamarac attend the meeting. Vice -
Mayor Dressier asked the City Manager and City attorney to find out who the land was bought
from and to establish the relationship between all parties in the deal, including the previous
owner of the property. Commissioner Glasser suggested the City Manager obtain the minutes
of last evening's meeting. City Manager Miller said he has made several contacts at the staff
level in Sunrise in order to get some information but was not successful. He called Sunrise
City Manager Bruce Moeller and expects a return call this afternoon. By motion of Vice -Mayor
Dressler seconded by Commissioner Glasser, City Manager Miller and the City Attorney's
office were directed to take whatever action is necessary to defend the City of Tamarac
against this possible detrimental use bordering our City. On roll call Vice -Mayor Dressler voted
"yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", Commissioner Bushnell
"yes", and Mayor Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. Assistant City Attorney Klahr directed City
Clerk Swenson to post a notice of the upcoming City of Sunrise February 23 Commission
meeting due to the fact that one or more of the City of Tamarac Commissioners would be in
attendance. Vice -Mayor Dressler questioned the legality of not responding to a public records
request and Assistant City Attorney Klahr explained it is not required that someone share
information in their head or to speak, and it is not required that public records requests be put
in writing. Very often the situation that occurred with the request to Sunrise is encountered,
which is why it is normal to follow up with a formal public records request and if they then fail to
respond we can follow up with a lawsuit. Mayor Talabisco added the current Tamarac
Commission stands together united.
d. Vice Mayor Dressler reported on the City's investments and spoke of deposits still being
made into Wachovia, as there are issues in transition. Vice -Mayor Dressier spoke of short
term liquidity needs and investments as well as current and future federal rates.
e. Mayor Talabisco reported on her trip to the U.S. Conference of Mayors sessions and
her trip to Washington DC. The agenda was dynamic and the U.S. Conference of Mayors'
focus for the coming year will be jobs, surface transportation, climate protection, airport
security, and strengthening federal investments.
3. Assistant City Attorney Klahr had no report.
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4. City Manager Miller said BSO reports the COPs program is doing a great job: 553
members (volunteer residents of the City of Tamarac) from 10 COP posts logged in 15,336
miles and 2,969 hours of work, which greatly assists BSO in their safety endeavors. With
regard to our efforts on behalf of Haiti, we have entered into a partnership with Family Central
and there are bins located at City Hall, Tamarac Community Center, and the Tamarac
Recreation Center. Employees have contributed $620 for one dress down day, and another
dress down day is scheduled for tomorrow; for only $5.00 you can wear your jeans to work for
the day. We hope to send $1,000 to the Red Cross. Parks and Recreation is now on face
book. Social Services Supervisor Cure has put together several excellent programs: a non-
smoking program, volunteer income tax assistance, lectures on home medical coverage,
senior coping skills, meals on wheels, a fast track kids program, and a partnership with the
caregiver support group and Jewish Family Services. Public Works reports work on Fire
Station 78 is complete and Fire Station 41 is 60% done. Also, the sidewalks at Mainlands
Section 6 will be completed in February. Mayor Talabisco added Mrs. Obama spoke about
childhood obesity and information will be provided to the cities through the U.S. Conference of
Mayors.
5. There was no public participation.
6. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Atkins -Grad seconded by Commissioner Bushnell
moved the addition of Temporary Resolution 11763 to the consent agenda as Item 6(e).
Assistant City Attorney Klahr read Temporary Resolution 11763 by title: A resolution of the
City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida reaffirming its opposition to an amendment to
the Florida Constitution that would force voters to decide all changes to a City or County's
Comprehensive Plan; urging municipalities throughout Broward County and the State of
Florida, as well as Florida electors, to oppose Florida Hometown Democracy's proposed
amendment to the Florida Constitution; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and
providing an effective date. On roll call, Commissioner Bushnell voted "yes", Commissioner
Glasser "yes", Vice -Mayor Dressier "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes", and Mayor Talabisco
"yes". Motion carried. Commissioner Atkins -Grad seconded by Vice -Mayor Dressler moved
approval of all items on the consent agenda. On roll call Commissioner Glasser voted "yes",
Vice -Mayor Dressler "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes",
and Mayor Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
a. Approval of the January 13, 2010 Commission Meeting Minutes
APPROVED
b. TR 11746 - AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF GASOLINE AND DIESEL UTILIZING SE
PURCHASING COOP BID: Approving the purchase of diesel fuel and gasoline from Port
Consolidated, Inc. utilizing Coral Springs contract # 09-A-149 on behalf of the Southeast
Florida Government Purchasing Cooperative; authorizing purchase of diesel fuel and gasoline
in the quantities needed based on the Platts Fuel Index cost at the time of delivery; authorizing
budget amendments for proper accounting purposes.
RESOLUTION NO. R2010-09
C. TR 11756 - AMENDMENT #7 TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF TAMARAC AND
RONALD L. BOOK, P.A.: Approving and authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute
Amendment #7 to the agreement between the City of Tamarac and Ronald L. Book, P.A., for
lobbying services, extending the agreement through January 26, 2011, at a cost not to exceed
$59,400 per year.
RESOLUTION NO. R2010-10
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d. TR 11753 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION AGREEMENT: Approving an
agreement between the City and the Tamarac Economic Development Foundation, Inc., for
the funding of programs and activities to promote the economic development of the city; finding
a municipal and public purpose; authorizing and directing the appropriate City Officials to take
any and all action necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. R2010-11
e. TR11763 - OPPOSITION TO AN AMENDMENT TO THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION THAT
WOULD FORCE VOTERS TO DECIDE ALL CHANGES TO A CITY OR COUNTY'S
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Reaffirming its opposition to an amendment to the Florida
Constitution that would force voters to decide all changes to a City or County's Comprehensive
Plan; urging municipalities throughout Broward County and the State of Florida, as well as
Florida electors, to oppose Florida Hometown Democracy's proposed amendment to the
Florida Constitution.
RESOLUTION NO. R2010-12
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
ORDINANCE(S) — FIRST READING
There were no Ordinances scheduled for first reading.
PUBLIC HEARING(S) 9:00 AM OR THEREAFTER
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
ORDINANCE(S)— SECOND READINGS
7. TO# 2186 SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT: Motion to adopt an
Ordinance of the City of Tamarac, Florida on second reading authorizing the creation of a Safe
Neighborhood Improvement District pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes; Specifically
authorizing the creation of a Local Government Neighborhood Improvement District pursuant
to Section 163.505, F.S.; providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date. Assistant City Attorney Klahr read Temporary
Ordinance 2186 on second reading by title. Commissioner Atkins -Grad seconded by Vice -
Mayor Dressler moved adoption. Mayor Talabisco opened the public hearing and with no one
wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call Vice -Mayor Dressler voted "yes",
Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes",
and Mayor Talabisco "yes". Motion carried..
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING JANUARY 13, 2010
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING JANUARY 27, 2010
ORDINANCE NO.O-2010-001
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S)
There were no quasi-judicial hearings scheduled for this meeting.
END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S)
END OF PUBLIC HEARING(S)
Vice -Mayor Dressler seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved the addition of
Temporary Resolution 11761 as Item 8 to the regular agenda. Assistant City Attorney Klahr
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read Temporary Resolution 11761 by title: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of
Tamarac, Florida acknowledging and approving a site plan extension for the Monterey
Development Project under Chapter 2009-96, Laws of Florida; authorizing and directing the
City Administration to take action consistent with the intent of this Resolution; providing for
conflicts; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. On roll call Vice -Mayor
Dressler voted "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "no",
Commissioner Glasser `yes", and Mayor Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
8. TR11761-MONTEREY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT -SITE PLAN EXTENSION: A
Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida acknowledging and
approving a site plan extension for the Monterey Development Project under Chapter 2009-96,
Laws of Florida; authorizing and directing the City Administration to take action consistent with
the intent of this Resolution; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing an
effective date. Assistant City Attorney Klahr explained this matter is being brought up due to
the lawsuit that was filed. Commissioner Atkins -Grad seconded by Commissioner Glasser
moved to reconsider the item. On roll call Commissioner Atkins -Grad voted "yes",
Commissioner Bushnell "no", Commissioner Glasser "yes", Vice -Mayor Dressler "yes", and
Mayor Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
Mayor Talabisco said she voted against this item last time and believes in her vote; however,
circumstances that impact the City financially have arisen with regard to the lawsuit which is
arguing constitutionality. The lawsuit would be very costly to the taxpayers and the outcome
would be questionable. Commissioner Atkins -Grad seconded by Commissioner Glasser
moved approval. On roll call Vice -Mayor Dressler voted `yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad
"yes", Commissioner Bushnell "no", Commissioner Glasser 'yes", and Mayor Talabisco "yes".
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2010-13
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor
Talabisco adjourned the regular meeting of the City Commission at 10:30 a.m.
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