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REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY JUNE 9, 2010
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City
Commission to order at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, in Chambers, Tamarac
City Hall, 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, City Attorney Samuel S. Goren, and
City Clerk Marion Swenson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Talabisco led the pledge of allegiance and asked
for a moment of silence to reflect on global events.
City Manager Miller explained Tamarac University is modeled after leadership programs
and academies throughout the nation. Twenty-five participants are selected for each
class, and our goal is to educate and empower a group of residents so they can share
the information with friends and neighbors. City Manager Miller said he is very proud of
the Class of 2010 and appreciates their participation in Tamarac University.
' 1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation by Mayor Talabisco of Certificates of Graduation to the fourth
Graduating Class of Tamarac University - June 1010: Phyllis Bonfoey, Susan Buzzi,
Maria Canosa, Gordon Cramer, Micki Endliss, Rachel Friedman, Morton Genser, Maida
Genser, Lynn Gocke, Barry Harris, Patricia Hoffman, Irma Matos, Nicholas Merlin, Lisa
Murphy, Robert Murphy, Janet Negron, Dave Pelott, Paula Roberts, James Shea,
Manuela Terroja-Keller, Lee Viverette, Zenaida Wagner, and Lewis Waxman. The
Mayor and City Commission congratulated the students and acknowledged the alumni
in the audience. Barry Harris thanked the Mayor and City Commission for their insight
in starting Tamarac University and commended the Department Directors on the
knowledge they imparted to the class. Mr. Harris informed everyone that on June 19
the Class of 2010 would dedicate a tree at Tephford Park. Public Information Specialist
Quinn thanked the students for participating in Tamarac University, and thanked Public
and Economic Affairs Officer Berns for his assistance throughout the eight weeks.
REPORTS
2. City Commission
a. Commissioner Bushnell spoke of meetings and events she attended over the
past two weeks: the ball field next to the Executive Airport is being turned into a water
world; the Memorial Day Service was heartwarming and well done; the Board and
' Committee Luncheon honored those who volunteer for the City of Tamarac; and
yesterday she attended the 5`h Grade Graduation at Tamarac Elementary School.
Commissioner Bushnell wished Commissioner Atkins -Grad a happy birthday.
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b. Commissioner Atkins Grad spoke of Congressman Deutch's Town Hall meeting I
at Kings Point and said he also has an office at Tamarac City Hall. Commissioner
Atkins -Grad attended a ribbon cutting ceremony of a restaurant at Midway Plaza.
C. Commissioner Glasser spoke of the ethics committee for the League of Cities,
and the ethics code the County Commission is reviewing.
d. Vice Mayor Dressler spoke of his admiration for Lt. Colonel Hodge, who was at
the Memorial Day event. At the upcoming MPO meeting Vice -Mayor Dressler will vote
on a long term transportation plan. The investment Advisory Committee has updated
the investment policy, which allows for more flexibility on behalf of the City.
e. Mayor Talabisco attended a luncheon at Inverrary Country Club on Saturday and
the golf tournament was a charity event for a therapeutic riding program, `Bit By Bit';
there is also a new group starting called `Horses for Heroes', which is a veterans'
rehabilitation program. Mayor Talabisco will get information to Parks and Recreation
regarding the two programs. Yesterday the County Commission approved our LAC
presentation. Congressman Deutch has invited Mayor Talabisco and Assistant City
Manager Phillips to meet with his new staff, and he has four Tamarac items on his
agenda at present. Mayor Talabisco introduced Representative Gwendolyn Clarke -
Reed, who was instrumental in moving our annexation question through the process.
Representative Clarke -Reed said she was happy to have been able to help with the '
annexation issue. Representative Clarke -Reed spoke of a program to bring jobs to
cities for youths 13-15 years old, and asked that the City of Tamarac look into
implementing such a program.
3. City Attorney Goren reported on a new lawsuit that was served on the City (Ace
Waste), in which the City will be defended by the law firm of Johnson, Anselmo, et al.
Mayor Talabisco said she was notified the City of Sunrise is being sued by Green Now
with regard to the waste transfer station and asked if both companies are owned by the
same or related parties. City Attorney Goren said the City of Tamarac is not a named
defendant in that lawsuit and he did not know whether the companies are owned by the
same person/company. Vice -Mayor Dressler suggested filing an amicus brief at some
time in the future, and City Attorney Goren said he would look at every legal option
available and present his findings to the Mayor and City Commission. City Attorney
Goren spoke of the ethics commission task force. City Attorney Goren said the Pain
Management Bill was signed by Governor Crist; Tamarac has a moratorium in place
and City Attorney Goren will work with staff regarding the new law; the Bill carries
severe penalties and true regulations.
4. City Manager reported on the Sterling Conference he attended last week, and
said he would provide a more in depth report at a future date. The City of Tamarac was
awarded the Florida Green City Gold Certification and we will fly banners throughout the '
City and City Hall to announce this award. Tamarac Fire Department reports as of,
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I we are officially in hurricane season, and we participated in the County drill at the
EOC. Our own Van Schoen was selected to escort dignitaries last week at the Florida
Governor's Hurricane Conference in Ft. Lauderdale. CERT volunteers patrolled the
streets in Ft. Lauderdale during an event held on March 29. The Fire Department has
been holding fire drills throughout the community. Parks and Recreation completed and
submitted an application to be named 'Playful City USA', which includes programs for
youths and programs to fight childhood obesity. SB150, recently passed, requires all
athletic coaches to have background checks. Tamarac is ahead of the curve as we
have been doing background checks for several years. The Red Route is now carrying
over 10 riders per hour, which is beyond the requirement of the County. The
Alzheimer's Support Group and the Veterans meet the Vt and 3`d Wednesday of the
month. Upcoming events include Lunch with Uncle Sam and Betsy Ross on July 15t
followed by the July 4ch Celebration. The Utilities Department has advised that copies of
the annual water quality report will be mailed out to residents.
Commissioner Bushnell questioned if any other cities have received the Florida Green
award and City Manager Miller said the City of Plantation is the other recipient. Mayor
Talabisco said since we are in hurricane season she would like the Tamarac University
graduates to go back into their communities and speak with the association presidents
to ensure the communities are prepared for the season.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Joel Davidson, 4608 Norfolk Island Pine Drive spoke
in favor of the Woodlands Special District.
Commissioner Atkins -Grad said the Mayor and City Commission were advised in writing
that there is no conflict of interest for her and the Mayor to vote on the Woodlands item.
City Attorney Goren spoke of Chapter 112, F.S., and said there would be a di minimus
effect for the Mayor and Commissioner Atkins -Grad by voting on the item; there is no
ethical conflict under Chapter 112.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Vice -Mayor Dressler seconded by Commissioner Glasser moved approval of all
items on the consent agenda. On roll call Commissioner Atkins -Grad voted "yes",
Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Vice -Mayor Dressler "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes",
and Mayor Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
a. Approval of the May 26, 2010 Commission Meeting Minutes
APPROVED
b. TR11824 - AMENDING THE CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY: Amending the
Investment Policy for Securities Investments of the City of Tamarac to authorize
utilization of certain investment instruments and; to authorize the amending of the
investment parameters as detailed in Exhibit A attached hereto.
RESOLUTION R2010- 75
C. TR11833 - VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE PLAN (VSIP): Authorizing
' the establishment of a Voluntary Separation Incentive Plan offering separation
incentive benefits to eligible employees meeting certain City service requirements or
meeting City service and Pension vesting requirements for a normal, unreduced
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pension or retirement benefit; authorizing appropriate City Officials to execute and
administer the Plan; providing for the appropriation of funds. '
RESOLUTION R2010-76
d. TR11834 - DISASTER RECOVERY SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS -1ST
AMENDMENT: Approving and accepting the first amendment to the interlocal
agreement between Broward County and the City of Tamarac for Service Area 25 —
Single family hurricane mitigation in the amount of $593,339.51 providing for funding
and administration of 2005 Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery
Initiative from the Florida Department of Community Affairs, attached hereto as exhibit
"A"; authorizing the appropriate City officials to take any and all steps necessary to
execute the first amendment and effectuate the present and future intent of this
resolution.
RESOLUTION R2010-77
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
ORDINANCE(S) — FIRST READING
7. T02203 - BUDGET AMENDMENT #1: Motion to adopt an Ordinance of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, on first reading amending Ordinance
2009-09, which adopted the City of Tamarac budget for the General Fund and each of
the operating funds and the Capital Improvements Fund for the Fiscal Year 2010, by '
increasing the total revenues and expenditures by a total of $32,674,170 as detailed in
Exhibit A attached hereto; providing for severability; providing for an effective date. City
Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2203 on first reading by title. Commissioner
Atkins -Grad seconded by Commissioner Bushnell moved adoption. Financial Services
Director Mason gave a presentation. On roll call Vice -Mayor Dressler voted "yes',
Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes', Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Commissioner Glasser
"yes', and Mayor Talabisco "yes'. Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING JUNE 9, 2010
8. T02205 WOODLANDS NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT: Motion
to adopt an Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida on first
reading creating a Local Government Neighborhood Improvement District pursuant to
Section 163.506, F.S., to be known as the Woodlands Community Neighborhood
Improvement District (The "District') within an area containing approximately 612+/-
acres bounded by Commercial Boulevard to the north, Rock Island road to the east,
N.W. 44th Street to the south and N.W. 64th Avenue to the west, excluding Woodlands
Country Club subdivision (Plat Book 67, Page 30, Broward County Public Records) and
also excluding approximately 8+/- acres known as Fort Lauderdale Truck Farms (14-49-
41 4-31 b pt of tract 16 described as, se 1 /4 of se 1 /4 of se 114 less road rights -of -way
and less part described in O.R. 30457/1786); providing for the authorization to receive
grants from the Department of Legal Affairs; authorizing the district to levy an ad
valorem tax on real and personal property of up to two (2) mills annually, subject to a '
referendum; authorizing the use of special assessments; providing for a Board of
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Directors; establishing an advisory council to the Board of Directors; providing for
notification to the Department of Legal Affairs and the Department of Community Affairs;
providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City
Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2205 on first reading by title. Commissioner
Atkins -Grad seconded by Commissioner Bushnell moved adoption. Community
Development Director Bramley gave a presentation. Commissioner Bushnell confirmed
the Mayor and City Commission would be kept informed as to the progress of the
district and Community Development Director Bramley said she would bring forth an
update to the Mayor and City Commission at a quarterly session. Mayor Talabisco
asked about the mechanics and Community Development Director Bramley said most
likely information would go to Community Development and from there to the City
Manager. City Attorney Goren added the entity is a public entity and they have the
same conscriptions as the Mayor and City Commission; as a taxing and assessment
authority their meetings must be held in a public forum. Commissioner Glasser
question who has jurisdiction over the district and City Attorney Goren said it is a
dependent district and there will be a relationship between the Board and the Mayor and
City Commission. Commissioner Atkins -Grad said she believed there was a
discrepancy in the map. Mayor Talabisco acknowledged Bill Pressman and Larry Torn,
residents of the Woodlands, who were in the audience. Mayor Talabisco explained the
concept came from the community and this concept may be of interest to another
community. On roll call Commissioner Bushnell voted "yes", Commissioner Glasser
'.yes", Vice -Mayor Dressler "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes', and Mayor
' Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING JUNE 9, 2010
PUBLIC HEARING(S) 7:00 PM OR THEREAFTER
ORDINANCE(S) — SECOND READINGS
9.
TO2204 - CITY INVESTMENT IN REAL PROPERTY: Motion to approve an Ordinance
of the City of Tamarac, Florida on second reading amending Chapter 6 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Tamarac, Florida, specifically, by enacting a new Section 6-
42, "City Investment in Real Property"; to provide for the use of real estate, land trusts,
or other legally available ownership vehicles, as authorized investments; providing for
codification; providing for conflict; providing for severability; providing for an effective
date. City Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2204 on second reading by title.
Commissioner Glasser seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved adoption.
Financial Services Director Mason gave a presentation. 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 MAY 26, 2010
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING JUNE 9, 2010
ORDINANCE NO, 0-2010-12
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QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S)
10. TR11827 - UNIVERSITY COMMONS LIMITED PARKING WAIVER: A
Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, granting Limited
Parking Waiver approval to allow three hundred twenty-two (322) parking spaces for the
University Commons Shopping Center project for the property located at 6830 North
University Drive on the southeast corner of North University Drive and McNab Road,
(Case No. 2-Z-10); providing for conditions of approval; providing for conflicts; providing
for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read
Temporary Resolution 11827 by title. Vice -Mayor Dressler seconded by Commissioner
Atkins -Grad moved approval. City Clerk Swenson swore in all those who wished to
speak on the item. City Attorney Goren explained the quasi-judicial procedure.
Planning and Zoning Manager Zickar gave a presentation. Mayor Talabisco asked if a
revision is being considered for the code as it relates to parking spaces, and Planning
and Zoning Manager Zickar said it is. Commissioner Atkins -Grad questioned the hours
of operation and Jerry Weiner, on behalf of the applicant responded between 10:00 a.m.
— 7:00 p.m. Mayor Talabisco opened the public hearing. Michael Swisher, 7307 NW 68
Street questioned maintenance of the lot. Planning and Zoning Manager Zickar spoke
of resealing and restriping of the parking lot as well as repairing potholes and adding
signage. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Talabisco closed the public
hearing. On roll call Commissioner Bushnell voted "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad
"yes", Vice -Mayor Dressler "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes", and Mayor Talabisco
"yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2010-78
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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 meeting of the City Commission at 8:45 P.M.
Beth Talabisco, Mayo
Marion Swenson, CM
City Clerk
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