HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-02-24 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY HALL - COMMISSION CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2010
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City Commission to
order at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, in Chambers, 7525 NW 88 Avenue,
Tamarac, FL 33321.
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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Glasser
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Talabisco honoring Ben Chicofsky, Chair of
the Public Information Committee. (Requested by Mayor Beth Talabisco)
b. Presentation by Mayor Talabisco and City Commission of a check in the amount of
12,173 to the American Red Cross for the Haiti Relief Fund. (Requested by City Manager
Jeffrey L. Miller) City Manager Miller said there is a significant Haitian community in Tamarac
and many of our employees suffered family losses in the wake of the earthquakes. It is a
pleasure to work with Family Central and the Red Cross to do what we can for Haitian relief.
Public Information Specialist Quinn has done a marvelous job on behalf of the City. Cariann
Moore, Director of Donor Relations for the American Red Cross and Jennifer Taylor, Director
of Human Resources representing Family Central accepted the check. Mayor Talabisco
added many of our sister cities as well as the Kiwanis have donated money to the relief effort.
Vice -Mayor Dressler said this is a gallant effort which must continue.
C. Presentation by Mayor Talabisco of employee service awards:
5-Year Awards: Joanne Acosta, Office Specialist, Fire Rescue; Lydia Aleman, Bus Driver,
Parks & Recreation; Melesha Ramcharan, Network Administrator, Information Technology;
Vince Bernd, Safety Specialist, Human Resources
10-Year Awards: Mort Mallin, Structural Inspector/Plans Examiner, Building; John Badgwell,
Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire Rescue; Shad Kirshenbaum, Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire Rescue;
Bill Sweginnis, Lt. Paramedic, Fire Rescue; Eric Viveros, Lt. Paramedic, Fire Rescue
15-Year Awards: Sienna Megna, Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire Rescue; Trevor Feagin, GIS
Manager, Community Development; Gary Wainwright, Engineering Coordinator, Utilities; Larry
Antmann, Instrumentation & Control Technician, Utilities; Levent Sucuoglu, Director of
Information Technology
25-Year Award: Dan Mariano, Firefighter/EMT, Fire Rescue
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2. Reports:
a. Commissioner Bushnell commended the Mayor and City Commission, staff, and all who
attended the Sunrise Commission meeting last night. Commissioner Bushnell spoke of the
artwork that was unveiled at Tephford Park, and said she was invited to speak to an
informational group on two topics of interest — Prestige/Monterey and Sunrise Transfer Station.
Commissioner Bushnell said she has joined the Friends of the Library and realizes that the
economic situation affects all groups.
b. Commissioner Atkins Grad attended the Sunrise Commission meeting and is pleased to
see the Transfer Station did not get approved. A great legacy this Commission will leave for
the City of Tamarac is the art work, which taxpayers do not pay for. Friday at 6:00 p.m., artist
George Gadsden will be honored at Citibank. Commissioner Atkins -Grad attended
Homeowner/Condominium Association meetings and participated in the Adopt -A -Street
program cleanup.
C. Commissioner Glasser said she organized many people to go to Sunrise last evening
both from Tamarac as well as Sunrise Lakes. When the City of Sunrise saw the outcry from
the people, they decided not to move forward with the Transfer Station.
d. Vice Mayor Dressler congratulated his colleagues and staff on a favorable outcome with
regard to the Transfer Station. Everyone was professional and effective, and he is proud to
serve and work with the Mayor and City Commission in Tamarac.
e. Mayor Talabisco echoed Vice -Mayor Dressler's sentiments. Regarding First Lady
Obama's childhood obesity initiative, Mayor Talabisco received more information which she
will share with the Mayor and City Commission and she will ask staff to figure out how we can
promote this effort, keeping costs at a minimum. Additionally, Mayor Talabisco spoke with the
Manager of Walgreens and he indicated he would like to get involved with the initiative along
with the City of Tamarac. A few weeks ago the South Florida Conference of Mayors
announced a campaign called "Stop Passing the Buck", which has to do with the legislature
respecting Home Rule. Mayor Slesnick of Coral Gables contacted fellow Mayors to see if they
would tandem skydive in support of our troops on Saturday at Homestead Air Force Base.
Mayor Talabisco said she signed up to participate. Mayor Talabisco received a phone call
from Representative Ari Porth yesterday regarding the Prospect Bend Annexation. It appears
several businesses in the community have been in touch with Senator Ring and they have
some concerns regarding the annexation. Mayor Talabisco, City Manager Miller, and Public
and Economic Affairs Officer Berns are going to meet with the business owners again and
reiterate our intentions and hopefully allay their fears.
3. Assistant City Attorney Klahr had no report.
4. City Manager Miller thanked Public Works Director Strain, Budget/Contracts Manager
Gies, Community Development Director Bramley, Planning and Zoning Manager Zickar, and
Public and Economic Affairs Officer Berns for their help with the Transfer Station discussions.
Tamarac Fire Department graduated 24 volunteers through the CERT Program; another class
of 17 will graduate shortly. We are already preparing for hurricane season; the Broward
County EOC is beginning a certification class for staff. Parks and Recreation reports that
Social Services hosted an FAC Social Worker Student who was studying public services
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offered for Veterans. The student was extremely impressed with what we had to offer.
Volunteers are being recruited to work at City Hall, assisting residents who visit the facility.
The Senior Valentine's Day party on February 11 th was a great success with 140 participants.
The next Twilight @Tamarac Concern Series will take place on March 12th at 7:00 p.m. at the
Sports Complex. Public Works Director Strain reports the Veterans' Park Boar Ramp is now
completed. The Utilities Department reports we have become a partner in the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency's Water Sense Program.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Marc Sultanof, 7262 Fairfax Drive, commended the Mayor
and City Commission for their participation in the Sunrise Commission meeting where
discussions were held regarding the Transfer Station, and in particular, commended
Commissioner Glasser for gathering troops from Kings Point.
Ronald B. Barish, 7555 NW 99 Avenue, commended the Mayor and City Commission and the
City of Tamarac for their donation to Haitian Relief. Mr. Barish spoke in favor of placing two
traffic lights in Tamarac — one at Westwood Drive and Nob Hill Road and one exiting the Dairy
Queen on Pine Island Road. Commissioner Glasser said she worked on the traffic light at
Westwood Drive for many years but was repeatedly told that another light could not be put
between the two already in place. Commissioner Glasser said she supports the initiative and
will work with Mr. Barish to get traffic lights.
Gene Pupilli, Pangea Mini -Mall spoke about working with the City with regard to sign issues.
City Manager Miller said the City is working with Pangea on all permitting issues. It is a great
addition to Tamarac and we are supportive of the project; however we do have a sign code
and there are some issues that need to be addressed. City Manager Miller asked Public and
Economic Affairs Officer Berns and Community Development Director Bramley to meet with
representatives of Pangea to seek a creative solution. Vice -Mayor Dressler asked to be kept
in the loop as this is in his district. Commissioner Atkins -Grad said she supports the project.
Commissioner Bushnell said many snow birds are faithful to the Festival Flea Market, and this
business needs to be marketed so people know about it.
Nina Glazar, 8399 University Drive (Pangea) spoke about cooperation between the Flea
Market and the City. Commissioner Glasser agreed the business needs to be marketed
throughout the community, and she would be willing to assist.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Commissioner Atkins -Grad seconded by Commissioner Glasser to approve all items on
the consent agenda. On roll call Commissioner Bushnell voted "yes", Vice -Mayor Dressler
"yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", and Mayor Talabisco
"yes". Motion carried.
a. Approval of the February 10, 2010 Commission Meeting Minutes
APPROVED
b. TR11768 APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, granting approval of the
Special Extended Hours Permit, requested by George W. Werden, representative of
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, to extend the hours of the on -premise sale and
consumption of alcoholic beverages and to open for business at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays,
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pursuant to the City of Tamarac Ordinance No. 0-85-38, for the Applebee's Neighborhood Grill
& Bar, located in the Washington Mutual Plaza at 6005 North University Drive (Case No. 3-MI-
10); providing for conditions of approval; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and
providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. R2010-21
C. TR11764 TEMPLE BETH TORAH INGRESS -EGRESS EASEMENT
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the
appropriate City Officials to accept and execute a Blanket Public Safety Ingress/Egress
Easement with Tamarac Jewish Center, Inc., for the Temple Beth Torah Project, located at
5700 NW 94th Avenue, to provide proper access to the property for municipal services such as
utility, canal, fire and police protection, emergency and other public safety services; authorizing
and directing the City Clerk to record said document in the public records of Broward County;
providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. R2010-22
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
ORDINANCE(S) — FIRST READING
(See Items 8, 9, and 10)
PUBLIC HEARING(S) 9:00 AM OR THEREAFTER
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
ORDINANCE(S) — SECOND READINGS
7. T02190 PROVIDING A NEW DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "FRANCHISE": Motion to
adopt an Ordinance of the City of Tamarac, Florida, on second reading amending Chapter 5 of
the City's Code of Ordinances, entitled "Cable Television", by specifically amending Section
5.5-22, entitled "Definitions"; providing a new definition for the term "Franchise"; providing for
codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and proving for an effective date.
Assistant City Attorney Klahr read Temporary Ordinance 2190 on second reading by title.
Vice -Mayor Dressler seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved adoption. Mayor
Talabisco opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public
hearing. On roll call Commissioner Glasser voted "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Vice -
Mayor Dressler "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", and Mayor Talabisco "yes". Motion
carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING — FEBRUARY 12, 2010
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING — FEBRUARY 24, 2010
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2010-02
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)
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8. Commissioner Atkins -Grad seconded by Vice -Mayor Dressler moved the addition of
Temporary Ordinance 2187 to the regular agenda on first reading. Assistant City Attorney
Klahr read Temporary Ordinance 2187 on first reading by title. An ordinance of the City of
Tamarac, Florida submitting to referendum an amendment to the Charter of the City of
Tamarac at Article VII, entitled "Financial Procedures," and in particular amending Section 7.11
entitled "Requirements for Public Bidding"; providing that the City Commission shall establish
by Ordinance a competitive solicitation financial threshold for procurement; providing that the
City Commission shall establish by Ordinance the advertising requirements for solicitation of
competitive bids, in accordance with the requirements of the Florida Statutes; providing for a
notice of an advertisement of the referendum election to be published in accordance with the
Code of Ordinances and the Charter of the City of Tamarac, Florida, as well as the State of
Florida Election Code; providing that this Ordinance, when adopted, shall be submitted to the
qualified electors of the City of Tamarac, on the November 2010 General Election Ballot and it
shall become effective as provided by law; providing for severability; providing for inclusion in
the code; and providing for an effective date. On roll call Vice -Mayor Dressler voted "yes",
Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes', Commissioner Glasser "yes',
and Mayor Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
Vice -Mayor Dressler seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved adoption of Temporary
Ordinance 2187 on first reading. On roll call Vice -Mayor Dressler voted "yes", Commissioner
Bushnell "yes', Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes", and Mayor
Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING — FEBRUARY 24, 2010
Vice -Mayor Dressler seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved the addition of
Temporary Ordinance 2188 as Item 9 to the regular agenda, and the addition of Temporary
Ordinance 2189 as Item 10 to the regular agenda. On roll call Vice -Mayor Dressler voted
"yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", Commissioner Glasser
"yes", and Mayor Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
9. Commissioner Atkins -Grad seconded by Commissioner Glasser moved adoption of
Temporary Ordinance 2188 on first reading. Assistant City Attorney Klahr read -Temporary
Ordinance 2188 on first reading by title. Advisory Boards: An ordinance _ofAhe City of
Tamarac, Florida, submitting to referendum an amendment to the Charter'of_--the City of
Tamarac at Article IV, entitled "Legislative," and in particular eliminating Section 4.09 through
Section 4.13, pertaining to certain City Advisory Boards; providing for the elimination of
redundancy in the City Charter; providing for a notice of an advertisement of the referendum
election to be published in accordance with the Code of Ordinances and the Charter of the City
of Tamarac, Florida, as well as the State of Florida Election Code; providing that this
Ordinance, when adopted, shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the City of Tamarac,
on the November 2010 General Election Ballot and it shall become effective as provided by
law; providing for the place and places where said election is to be held; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; providing for inclusion in the code; and providing for an effective
date. On roll call Vice -Mayor Dressler voted "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes",
Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes", and Mayor Talabisco "yes".
Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING — FEBRUARY 24, 2010
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10. Commissioner Glasser seconded by Vice -Mayor Dressler moved adoption of
Temporary Ordinance 2189 on first reading. Assistant City Attorney Klahr read Temporary
Ordinance 2189 on first reading by title. Minimum Reserve Funds: An Ordinance of the City of
Tamarac, Florida, submitting to referendum an amendment to the Charter of the City of
Tamarac at Article VII, entitled "Financial Procedures," and in particular amending Section 7.03
entitled "Form and Content of Budget and limitation on Unappropriated Surplus"; removing the
limit on the Unappropriated Surplus Funds that the City is able to maintain in its reserves
providing for a notice of an advertisement of the referendum election to be published in
accordance with the Code of Ordinances and the Charter of the City of Tamarac, Florida, as
well a the State of Florida Election Code; providing that this Ordinance, when adopted, shall be
submitted to the qualified electors of the City of Tamarac, on the November 2010 General
Election Ballot and it shall become effective as provided by law; providing for the place and
places where said election is to be held; providing for conflicts; providing for severability;
providing for inclusion in the code; and providing for an effective date. On roll call Vice -Mayor
Dressler voted "yes', Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes",
Commissioner Glasser "yes", and Mayor Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING — FEBRUARY 24, 2010
Mayor Talabisco thanked the Charter Review Board for the work put forth and asked Assistant
City Attorney Klahr to thank Assistant City Attorney Horowitz for the new language and getting
the draft ordinances to the Mayor and City Commission in a timely fashion.
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor
Talabisco adjourned the regular meeting at 10:20 a.m.
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