HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-04-28 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY APRIL 28, 2010
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City Commission to
order on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. in Chambers, Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW
88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321.
PRESENT: Mayor Beth Talabisco, Commissioner Pamela Bushnell, Commissioner Patricia
Atkins -Grad, and Commissioner Diane Glasser
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Harry Dressler
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, Assistant City Attorney Julie Klahr, and City
Clerk Marion Swenson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Atkins -Grad led the Pledge of Allegiance
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Talabisco proclaiming April as "Building Safety
Month". (Requested by Building Director/Chief Building Official Grande)
b. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Talabisco proclaiming May 15, 2010 as
"Peace Officers Day" and the week of May 9-15, 2010 as "Peace Officers Week." (Requested
by BSO Chief Duguay)
C. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Talabisco proclaiming April 28, 2010 as
"Workers' Memorial Day". (Requested by Mayor Talabisco)
d. Presentation by Mayor Talabisco of employee service awards:
5-Year Awards: Adam Currea, Firefighter Paramedic; Jorge Perez, Firefighter Paramedic;
Yvette Snell, Firefighter Paramedic; Kenneth Bowe, Streets Supervisor
10-Year Awards: Van Schoen, Community Education/Preparedness Specialist; Joseph Chin,
Lieutenant Paramedic; Michael Wilton, Lieutenant Paramedic
15-Year Award: Kenneth Denault, Electrician
20-Year Awards: Mark Micciche, Inspector/Plans Examiner EMT; Glenn Martinez, Service
Worker; Jaime Cabug, Groundskeeper
30-Year Award: Steven Taylor, Lieutenant Paramedic
2. City Commission Reports:
a. Commissioner Bushnell attended the NW Council of Elected Officials, where she
learned about the Convention Bureau; spoke at three communities and distributed the Building
Brochures prepared by our Building Department; attended the Executive Airport Board meeting
where she learned about the history of the airport and its uniqueness; and attended the Earth
Day celebration. Commissioner Bushnell said she especially enjoyed the Employee Picnic
and had a good time doing face painting.
b. Commissioner Atkins Grad attended the SAK meeting last evening where the Mothers
Against Predators CEO spoke. The meeting was well attended.
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C. Commissioner Glasser said she attended many events and meetings over the past two
weeks, and was impressed with the Green Celebration at the Multi -Purpose Center; children
with the help of our resident artist put together a large globe and everything inside the globe
was recyclable while the globe itself was made out of plastic shopping bags. Commissioner
Glasser said she also attended the University Hospital Board meeting; the hospital is trying to
accommodate the people in the City; they are improving their time lines and the hospital is
receiving a face lift. Eventually it will be a Class A Hospital.
d. Mayor Talabisco reported on her trip to Tallahassee and spoke of the Red Light Camera
Bill that recently passed. Mayor Talabisco said the most memorable part of the trip occurred in
the Atlanta Airport, where she met a soldier who was on leave from Iraq. With regard to the
Land Use meeting scheduled for this evening, Mayor Talabisco informed everyone that the
applicant will be withdrawing his application without prejudice. Once the City receives a formal
notice from the applicant, notices will go out to the public and be posted at City Hall letting
everyone know the meeting has been cancelled. City Manager Miller confirmed the applicant
will then have to start the process from square one should he decide to bring the matter before
the City Commission at a later date. Mayor Talabisco spoke of an article that appeared in the
Sun -Sentinel regarding the meeting held two weeks ago, and said the reporter had many
misstatements in the article, which Mayor Talabisco refuted. Public and Economic Affairs
Officer Berns said with regard to tonight's meeting, text has already been drafted and we are
moving forward getting the message boards in place; as soon as the official letter is received
from the applicant the information will be disseminated. Mayor Talabisco said she received
many compliments regarding the way the meeting was conducted two weeks ago. Mayor
Talabisco spoke of an article in today's Sun -Sentinel where the County voted down the
Diplomat expansion.
3. City Attorney Report: Assistant City Attorney Klahr said the Red Light Camera
legislation has passed, but there is confusion in the manner in which it was drafted; the City
Attorney's Office is reviewing the legislation and will provide information to the Mayor and City
Commission with regard to how the process will work. Commissioner Atkins -Grad questioned
which streets are affected and City Manager Miller said we will coordinate our activities with
other jurisdictions. Commissioner Glasser said many major streets are shared by us and other
cities; will they also be sharing the expense? City Manager Miller said we will see what
arrangements can be made. Mayor Talabisco added she will not meet with any firms without
staff present. City Manager Miller agreed this is extremely technical work and we will have our
technical committee review all proposals.
4. City Manager Report: City Manager Miller said Broward County reports Tamarac is
outperforming all neighboring cities with regard to the 2010 Census response. Parks and
Recreation reports the Social Services Advisory Board will hold a community meeting for 55+
communities on May 22 at the Bermuda Club to discuss services for homebound seniors. The
VITA Tax program assisted 650 people with their taxes. The Red Route, which runs
predominately on the East side of the City reports an increase of ridership to 10 people per
trip. The Mothers Day Dance will be held at the Tamarac Community Center on May 8th from
6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. `Get Healthy Go Green', a new event to which the public is invited, will
be held at the Tamarac Community Center on May 15th from 9:30 a.m. — Noon. Vendors will
be on hand with new green products, and people can learn how to create less waste and live
healthier lifestyles. There is no charge for the event. Public Works and Broward County will
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host a Household Hazardous Waste Disposal on May 2"d at the Public Works Complex from
8:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Mayor Talabisco asked if the City has a sponsor for the Green Event on
May 15th and Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said the vendors pay a fee for their
booth and there is a small sponsorship from Humana. Mayor Talabisco asked that the call for
sponsors be ratcheted up.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: There was no public participation
6. Consent Agenda: Commissioner Atkins -Grad seconded by Commissioner Glasser
moved approval of all items on the consent agenda. On roll call Commissioner Bushnell voted
"yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", and Mayor Talabisco
"yes". Motion carried.
a. Approval of the April 14, 2010 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes.
APPROVED
b. Approval of the April 15, 2010 Special Commission Meeting Minutes
APPROVED
C. TR11795 AGREEMENT AMENDMENT #1 BAY FIREWORKS - FOURTH OF JULY: A
Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate
City officials to execute Agreement Amendment #1 between the City of Tamarac and Pyro
Engineering, Inc., d/b/a Bay Fireworks, exercising the first renewal option to renew for the
2010 Fourth of July fireworks display at a cost of $16,000.00; providing for conflicts; providing
for severability; and providing an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. R2010-46
d. TR11798 TEMPLE BETH TORAH WATER AND SEWER DEVELOPER'S
AGREEMENT: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
authorizing the appropriate City Officials to accept and execute a Water and Sewer
Developer's Agreement with Tamarac Jewish Center, Inc., for the Temple Beth Torah Project,
located at 9351 NW 57th Avenue, requiring 5 ERC's for water and 5 ERC's for sewer;
requiring the payment of $19,500.00 in CIAC fees; authorizing and directing the City Clerk to
record said agreement in the public records of Broward County; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. R2010-47
e. TR11802 - APPOINTING TRUSTEE TO FIREFIGHTER PENSION BOARD: A
Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, confirming the appointment
of the fifth member appointed by the Firefighter Pension Board Trustees to serve a two-year
term ending April 21, 2012 or until new appointments are made; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. R2010-48
f. TR11803 - APPOINTING RESIDENT TRUSTEE TO FIREFIGHTERS PENSION
BOARD: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, appointing one
Resident Trustee to the Firefighters Pension Board to serve a two-year term ending February
27, 2012 or until new appointments are made; providing for conflicts; providing for severability;
and providing an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. R2010-49
g. TR11804 - APPOINTING RESIDENT APPOINTED TRUSTEE TO POLICE PENSION
BOARD: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, appointing one
Resident Trustee to the Police Pension Board to serve a two-year term ending February 27,
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2012 or until new appointments are made; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and
providing an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. R2010-50
h. TR11799 MPC ROOF REPLACEMENT: A Resolution of the City Commission of the
City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute an Agreement
with Andersen South Inc., for the replacement of the roof at the Multi -Purpose Center;
authorizing an expenditure from the appropriate accounts not to exceed $99,225.60, which
includes a contract price of $84,225.60 and a project contingency of $15,000.00; authorizing
budget amendments as needed for proper accounting purposes; providing for conflicts,
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. R2010-51
i. TR11801 FDOT STATE HYWY LIGHT, MAINT, COMP. AGREEMENT:
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the
appropriate City Officials to execute a State Highway Lighting, Maintenance, and
Compensation Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
and the City of Tamarac for the street lights located on the state highway system within the
jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Tamarac; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. R2010-52
j. TR11805 AUTHORIZATION OF AWARD OF RFP 10-08R FOR A UTILITIES WATER
AND SEWER FINANCIAL PLAN TO BURTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.:
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida authorizing the Award of
RFP 10-08R Titled "Utilities Water & Sewer Rate Study" for the City of Tamarac Utilities
Department to Burton and Associates, Inc. to provide a Utilities Water and Sewer Financial
Plan for an amount not to exceed $38,618.00 providing for conflicts; providing for severability;
and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. R2010-53
k. TR11787 CITIES READINESS INITIATIVE MOA: A Resolution of the City Commission
of the City of Tamarac, Florida to approve the Agreement and authorize the appropriate City
Officials to execute a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of Tamarac and the
State of Florida, Broward County Health Department (BCHD) Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI)
Program for providing Points of Dispensing (POD) or Receiving, Staging and Storing sites
(RSS) for large quantities of pharmaceutical and medical supplies in the event of a decision to
activate the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) under a declared emergency; providing for
conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. R2010-54
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
ORDINANCE(S) — FIRST READING
There were no ordinances scheduled for first reading.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
ORDINANCE(S) — SECOND READINGS
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8. TO2201 FIREFIGHTER'S PENSION AMENDMENTS — 2010: Motion to adopt an
Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, on second
reading amending Chapter 16, Pensions and Retirement, Article V, Firefighter Pension Plan,
Section 16-331, Members; providing for four year terms of office; amending Article V,
Firefighter Pension Plan, Division 2, Section 16-345(a); providing for divestiture in scrutinized
companies; amending Article VI, Firefighter Pension Plan, Division 1, Section 16-423(a);
providing for withholding; amending Division 4, Section 16-495(c); and providing for revocation
of joint annuitant or beneficiary election in compliance with Chapter 2009-97, Laws of Florida;
provding for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an
effective date. Assistant City Attorney Klahr read Temporary Ordinance 2201 on second
reading by title. Commissioner Atkins -Grad seconded by Commissioner Glasser moved
adoption. Mayor Talabisco opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak,
closed the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Atkins -Grad voted "yes", Commissioner
Bushnell "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes", and Mayor Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING APRIL 14, 2010
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING APRIL 28, 2010
ORDINANCE NO. 02010-8
9. TO2200 ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICERS & NON -REP EMPLOYEES PENSION
PLAN AMENDMENT: Motion to adopt an Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of
Tamarac, Florida; on second reading amending Chapter 16, Pensions and Retirement, Article
IX, Elected and appointed Officers and Non -Represented employees Retirement Plan, Section
16-901, Definitions; adding definitions of covered and non -covered employment; Section 16-
902(c), amending Trustees' terms of office; Section 16-905(b), conforming the -pension plan
with revised terms of office for elected members; amending Section 16-906, to provide for
coordination of benefits between the General employee and Elected and Appointed Officers
and Non -Represented employees Retirement Plans; providing for codification; providing for
conflicts; providing for severability and providing for an effective date. Assistant City Attorney
Klahr read Temporary Ordinance 2200 on second reading by title. Commissioner Bushnell
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 Atkins -Grad "yes", Commissioner Bushnell
"yes", and Mayor Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING APRIL 14, 2010
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING APRIL 28, 2010
ORDINANCE NO. 02010-9
10. TO2192 GENERAL EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN AMENDMENT: Motion to adopt an
Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida; on second
reading amending Chapter 16, Pension and Retirement, Article II, Division 2, Section 16-56,
Members, to change elected, appointed and alternate trustee term lengths; amending Chapter
16, Pension and Retirement, Article III, Division I, Section 16-223, Optional Benefits, to provide
for a Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP); amending Chapter 16, Pension and
Retirement, Article III, Division 4, Section 16-239, Pre -retirement Death Benefits for vested
participants, to remove spousal consent as a prerequisite for determining beneficiary;
repealing Section 16-241, Spousal Consent; providing for codification, providing for conflicts;
providing for severability and providing for an effective date. Assistant City Attorney Klahr read
Temporary Ordinance 2192 on second reading by title. Commissioner Atkins -Grad seconded
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by Commissioner Bushnell moved adoption. Mayor Talabisco opened the public hearing and
with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Bushnell
voted "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", and Mayor
Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING APRIL 14, 2010
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING APRIL 28, 2010
ORDINANCE NO.02010-10
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)
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor
Talabisco adjourned the regular City Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.
Beth Talabisco, Mayo
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