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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-08-25 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY AUGUST 25, 2010 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City Commission to order at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 25, 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 Michelle Gomez, and Commissioner Diane Glasser. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, Assistant City Attorney Julie Klahr, Deputy City Manager Michael C. Cernech, and City Clerk Marion Swenson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Glasser led the pledge of allegiance. 1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: a. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Talabisco commending and congratulating Neil Jenkins, JP Taravella High School Band Director on his retirement. (Requested by Parks & Recreation Director Warner) b. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Talabisco Honoring Ralph Baer, Community Liaison for Senator Jeremy Ring. (Requested by Commissioner Glasser) c. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Talabisco proclaiming September 20-24, 2010 as "Choose Peace - Stop Violence Week" and September 22, 2010 as "Stand Up For Peace Across Broward Day". (Requested by Mayor Talabisco) d. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Talabisco proclaiming September 2010 as "National Preparedness Month". (Requested by Division Chief Moral) e. Presentation of a resolution by Deana Mayo, Village of Tequesta, from the Florida Association of City Clerks, recognizing the retirement of Marion Swenson, CMC, City Clerk. (Requested by Florida Association of City Clerks) f. Presentation by Mayor Talabisco of employee service awards: 5-Year Awards: Dina Michael, Code Enforcement Officer, Community Development; Alfred Wilson, Aquatic Spray Technician, Public Works; Martin Dagostine, Engineering Page 1 of 7 City Commission Regular Meeting August 25, 2010 Technician, Utilities; Gary Meyer, Chemist, Utilities; Simi Preetam, Customer Service Representative 10-Year Award: Luis De Pena, Water System Operation, Utilities 20-Year Award: Elkin Suarez, Water Accountability Supervisor, Utilities 2. CITY COMMISSION REPORTS: a. Commissioner Bushnell welcomed our new Commissioner Michelle J. Gomez, and said she is sad to see City Clerk Swenson leave. Commissioner Bushnell reported on the many meetings she attended over the Commission hiatus and said she also addressed many resident concerns during the break. Commissioner Bushnell thanked staff for the amazing job they have done with regard to District 1; the residents are happy. b. Commissioner Gomez said she is honored to be here, and extended her wishes to City Clerk Swenson for her retirement. Commissioner Gomez reported on the events she attended during the Commission hiatus: the grand opening at Beth Torah Congregation, the Adapt -A -Street clean-up, and the animal adoption fair. c. Commissioner Glasser reported on her attendance at the FLC conference and spoke of her pride at having one of Tamarac's residents re-elected as Judge (Judge Gillespie). Commissioner Glasser said City Clerk Swenson is a remarkable lady; she has always been responsive, professional, and held in high regard and will be missed. d. Vice Mayor Dressler reported on his attendance at the animal adoption fair and welcomed Commissioner Gomez to the dais. Vice -Mayor Dressler spoke of his attendance at the FLC conference as a member of the Finance and Taxation Committee, and said the message is that TABOR will be back. Vice -Mayor Dressler gave a national perspective of the fiscal issues we face and said it takes political leadership and integrity to do what needs to be done in these times; Tamarac is one of the few cities that have the integrity and leadership to do what is necessary on behalf of our residents. e. Mayor Talabisco said it is great to be back and there is no place she would rather be. Mayor Talabisco welcomed Commissioner Gomez and wished her a long, successful and productive career with the City of Tamarac. Mayor Talabisco congratulated City Clerk Swenson on her retirement and said City Clerk Swenson has always treated her with respect and professionalism and was there to answer any questions she had. Mayor Talabisco wished City Clerk Swenson the best for the future. Mayor Talabisco spoke of the Mayor and City Commission's attendance at all Tamarac events and said they work well as a team and care about each other and the City. Mayor Talabisco Page 2 of 7 City Commission Regular Meeting August 25, 2010 spoke about her attendance at the FLC and the fact that the conferences are the only place some of the smaller cities garner the information they need to move forward; whereas, the City of Tamarac has a wonderful staff and City Attorney who provide so much information to the Mayor and City Commission throughout the year. Mayor Talabisco said Senator Haridopolus spoke at the conference, but she was disappointed with his lack of regard for local elected officials. With regard to the policy meetings, where Mayor Talabisco is a voting delegate, she brought back all the policies and amended information for the Commission to go through. The two mantras at the conference were 'home rule' and 'what goes on in Tallahassee, stays in Tallahassee'. Mayor Talabisco spoke of policies and politics in the current environment and the fact that it is not necessary for politicians to get involved in mud -slinging. Mayor Talabisco reported the City of Tamarac has been named a 'Playful City USA' and is one of 118 cities with this designation. This is in concert with Mrs. Obama's 'move on' initiative; Mayor Talabisco thanked Assistant City Manager Phillips and Director of Parks and Recreation Warner for their hard work on behalf of the City of Tamarac for this award. Vice -Mayor Dressler reported he was asked by Roy Gold, President of the BLC, to serve as Chairman of the BLC Bylaws Committee. 3, CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: Assistant City Attorney Klahr had no report. 4. CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Miller welcomed everyone back from the summer break, and recognized Deputy City Manager Cernech for sitting in for him while he was on vacation. The Fire Department reports the CERT volunteers have been working on emergency drills at Lockhart Stadium, and the Fire Department will utilize the old Temple Beth Torah for fire drill exercises until such time as it is taken down. I.T. reports we have been experimenting intemally with web -based meetings. This has been very successful and proves to be a money saving strategy. Parks and Recreation reports Tamarac has been named a 'Playful City USA'. The annual Princess Party will be held on August 28th and there was a health presentation on July 22"d as well as the 'Spirit of 45' event for seniors, which was also held in July. 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: There was no public participation. 6. CONSENT AGENDA: Vice -Mayor Dressler seconded by Commissioner Glasser moved the addition of TR11923 as Item 6(o) on the consent agenda. Assistant City Attorney Klahr read TR11923 by title. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, opposing the imposition of additional charges by the Broward County Supervisor of Elections to municipalities holding November elections. On roll call Commissioner Page 3 of 7 City Commission Regular Meeting August 25, 2010 Bushnell voted "yes", Commissioner Gomez "yes", Vice -Mayor Dressler "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes", and Mayor Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. Commissioner Bushnell seconded by Vice -Mayor Dressler moved the addition of T02212 as Item 8(b). Assistant City Attorney Klahr read Temporary Ordinance 2212 by title. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida amending Article III, "Boards, Committees, Commissions" Chapter 5, "Buildings and Building Requirements", Article IX, "Public Art Program," Chapter 15, "Parks and Recreation", Article II, "Administration", of the City's Code of Ordinances to provide for uniform numbers of regular members for City boards; providing for the conclusion of existing terms for specific Board members; providing for uniform meeting requirements for Boards; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. On roll call Commissioner Gomez voted "yes", Vice -Mayor Dressler "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes", and Mayor Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. Vice -Mayor Dressler seconded by Commissioner Glasser moved approval of all items on the consent agenda. On roll call Vice -Mayor Dressler voted "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Commissioner Gomez "yes", and Mayor Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. a. APPROVAL OF THE JULY 13, 2010 Special Commission Meeting Minutes APPROVED b. APPROVAL OF THE JULY 14, 2010 SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APPROVED c. APPROVAL OF THE JULY 14, 2010 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APPROVED d. APPROVAL OF THE JULY 21, 2010 SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APPROVED e. APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 4, 2010 SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APPROVED f. TR11893 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DATA CENTER VIRTUALIZATION Approving the acquisition and installation of a VMWare Virtualization Solution from Dell; authorizing budget amendments for proper accounting purposes; authorizing an expenditure for an amount not to exceed $230,000. RESOLUTION NO. R2010-107 g. TR11904 - CONTRACT AWARD OF LIME SLUDGE REMOVAL, HAULING AND DISPOSAL - BID NO. 10-18B Awarding Bid No. 10-18B "Lime Sludge Removal, Hauling and Disposal" to Austin Tupler Trucking Inc., and authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute the agreement with Austin Tupler Trucking, Inc., for lime sludge Page 4 of 7 City Commission Regular Meeting August 25, 2010 removal, hauling and disposal; authorizing an expenditure of funds for an amount not to exceed $107,960.00 annually, and authorizing contract escalation / de-escalation as provided under the agreement beginning October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2012, with two (2) additional two-year renewal options. RESOLUTION NO. R2010-108 h. TR11905 - BUILDING DEPT 2010 FEE SCHEDULE Increasing the City's Building fees pursuant to Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to take any and all steps necessary to increase and restructure the Building Department Permit Fees. RESOLUTION NO. R2010-109 i. TR11915 - CARDIAC MONITOR AND DEFIBRILLATOR GRANT Accepting an Emergency Medical Services grant in the amount of $45,000 from the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services for cardiac monitor/defibrillators and authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute an Agreement for purchase of two (2) LifePak 15 cardiac monitors and defibrillators with related accessories from Physio-Control, a division of Medtronic, Inc., a sole source provider not to exceed a total amount of $60,000 in grant funding and City match; authorizing the disposal of two (2) outdated cardiac monitors and defibrillators. RESOLUTION NO. R2010-110 j. TR11917 - MEDICAL DIRECTOR CONTRACT RENEWAL Renewing Resolution R- 2005-198 to Louis Scott Ulin, M.D., F.A.C.E.P., and Joe Alan Nelson, D O., F.A.C.O.E.P.,F.A.C.E.P., under L. Scott Ulin Emergency Medical Services Incorporated for Medical Direction and supervision of the Tamarac Fire Rescue Medical Services, for a two-year extension at a cost of forty thousand dollars ($40,000) for FY11 and forty thousand dollars ($40,000) for FY12, for a total of eighty thousand dollars for the final renewal of a two-year contract. RESOLUTION NO. R2010-111 k. TR11918 - STATE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (SERT) PROGRAM SUBGRANT APPLICATION Authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the US Department of Homeland Security through the Florida Department of Emergency Management for Florida State Emergency Response Team (SERT) Sub - grant Program funds for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) equipment, supplies, training materials in an amount not to exceed $15,000; providing for acceptance of the award and executing of documents upon approval of the application. RESOLUTION NO. R2010-112 I. TR11911 - TASTE OF TAMARAC - REQUEST FOR IN -KIND SUPPORT AND WAIVER OF FEES: Approving a request from the Tamarac Chamber of Commerce for in -kind support and to waive all fees for the Taste of Tamarac event to be held at the Tamarac Community Center on Saturday, October 30, 2010. RESOLUTION NO. R2010-113 Page 5 of 7 City Commission Regular Meeting August 25, 2010 m. TR11908 - PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN: Adopting the "Public Art Master Plan" providing for conflict; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION NO. R2010-114 n. TR11916 - AWARD BID 10-05B FOR INSTALLATION OF IMPACT WINDOWS AT BSO Awarding Bid 10-05B to and approving an Agreement with Railco, Inc., for the removal and installation of new impact resistant windows at the Broward Sheriff's Office in accordance with Bid 10-05B for an amount not to exceed $67,170.00, which includes a contract amount of $58,170.00 and a $9,000.00 contingency, from the appropriate accounts; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute said Agreement; authorizing budget amendments for proper accounting purposes. RESOLUTION NO. R2010-115 o. TR11923-A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, opposing the imposition of additional charges by the Broward County Supervisor of Elections to municipalities holding November elections. RESOLUTION NO. R2010-116 7. REGULAR AGENDA: There were no items scheduled under regular agenda. 8. ORDINANCES — FIRST READINGS: a. T02208 - REVISING CHAPTER 14.5 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES "THE TAMARAC DANGEROUS INTERSECTION SAFETY ACT": Motion to adopt an Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, on first reading amending and restating Chapter 14.5 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tamarac, "The Tamarac Dangerous Intersection Safety Act", in its entirety; authorizing the City to permit and implement the use of traffic infraction detectors for red light infractions pursuant to state law; providing for definitions; providing for Traffic Infraction Enforcement Officers; authorizing City Administration to take all steps necessary to implement and operate the enforcement program pursuant to the requirements of state law; providing for the location of traffic infraction detectors within the city; providing for severability; providing for codification; providing an effective date. Assistant City Attorney Klahr read Temporary Ordinance 2208 on first reading by title. Commissioner Glasser seconded by Commissioner Bushnell moved adoption. On roll call Commissioner Glasser voted "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Vice -Mayor Dressler "yes", Commissioner Gomez "yes", and Mayor Talabisco "yes. Motion carried. ADOPTED ON FIRST READING AUGUST 25, 2010 b. T02212- AMENDING THE METHOD OF SELECTING BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Motion to adopt an Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, on first reading, amending Article III, "Boards, Committees, Page 6 of 7 City Commission Regular Meeting August 25, 2010 G 1 Commissions" Chapter 5, "Buildings and Building Requirements", Article IX, "Public Art Program," Chapter 15, "Parks and Recreation", Article II, "Administration", of the City's Code of Ordinances to provide for uniform numbers of regular members for City boards; providing for the conclusion of existing terms for specific Board members; providing for uniform meeting requirements for Boards; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Assistant City Attorney Klahr read Temporary Ordinance 2212 on first reading by title. Vice -Mayor Dressler seconded by Commissioner Bushnell moved adoption. On roll call Commissioner Bushnell voted "yes", Commissioner Gomez "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes", Vice -Mayor Dressler "yes", and Mayor Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. ADOPTED ON FIRST READING AUGUST 25, 2010 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: There were no public hearings scheduled for this meeting. 10. ORDINANCES— SECOND READINGS: There were no ordinances scheduled for second reading. 11. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS: There were no quasi-judicial hearings scheduled for this meeting. 12. OTHER: There being no other business to come before the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor Talabisco adjourned the regular meeting of the City Commission at 10:12 a.m. Marion Swenson, CMC City Clerk Page 7 of 7 0 'r _nWv_ll-.1 City Commission Regular Meeting August 25, 2010