HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-09-07 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City Commission
to order at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7, 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 Jacob Horowitz
and Interim City Clerk Patricia Teufel.
Mayor Talabisco asked for a moment of silence in observance of the 9th Anniversary of
911 on Saturday.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Mayor Dressler led the pledge of allegiance.
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Beth Talabisco proclaiming September
23, 2010 as "Tamarac Play Day". (Requested by Parks & Recreation Director Greg
Warner)
2. CITY COMMISSION REPORTS:
a. Commissioner Bushnell reported that over the last two weeks she, along with staff,
visited many communities to view the various conditions in her district. Commissioner
Bushnell expressed her appreciation to staff for accompanying her and providing some
excellent ideas.
b. Commissioner Gomez reported she attended a Woodlands Homeowner meeting
regarding the Woodland Neighborhood Improvement District and thanked staff for
putting together a very thorough and informative presentation. Commissioner Gomez
also attended the Chamber of Commerce "Staycation" event on August 28th at the
Colony West Country Club.
c. Commissioner Glasser reported that over the last two weeks she attended the
Chamber of Commerce event at the Colony West County Club as well as the retirement
luncheon for City Clerk Marion Swenson. Commissioner Glasser said that
Congressman Ted Deutch hosted a town hall meeting at Kings Point on Prescription
Drug Safety that was very well attended and she will distribute fliers that she received.
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Mayor Talabisco said that since Congressman Deutch assumed office he has been a
good friend to the residents of Tamarac.
d. Vice Mayor Dressler reported he attended various community meetings and thanked
Community Development Director Bramley for her assistance at a meeting he attended
on the east side of Tamarac.
e. Mayor Talabisco wished everyone a happy and healthy New Year and reported that
on a recent visit to the Buddhist Temple she was told that since they were unable to
attend the opening of the new Temple Beth Torah, they will bring flowers for the temple
altar. Mayor Talabisco read a letter of congratulations from Senator Bill Nelson on
Tamarac being named a "Playful City USA" Community (attached hereto and made a
part of these minutes).
3. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: Assistant City Attorney Horowitz had no report
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Miller reported that this morning there
was a collision between a school bus and a car on University Drive. Fortunately, no
students were injured and the driver of the car was not seriously injured. There will be
Budget Hearings on September 13th and September 22"d at 5:05 p.m. The Prospect
Bend Annexation becomes effective September 15, 2010 with Tamarac assuming
services to the community effective October 1, 2010. BSO put in a plan to ensure that
the first day of school went well by placing extra units at the schools and is happy to
report there were no incidents or problems. BSO also reports that Saturday evenings at
the Sports Complex are packed due to football season and extra personnel have been
assigned to deter car break-ins, which has proven to be effective as there have been no
incidents over the last two weeks. Fire Rescue will continue municipal fire drills over the
next few weeks and drills at businesses at Commerce Park will continue for the rest of
the year. There is also continued training at TFR involving 20 different state agencies
as well as Emergency Management training for local managers. Parks & Recreation
reports that the Princess Party on August 28th was well attended. Utilities and IT
provided a tour of their facilities for 10 Kings Point residents and if anyone is interested
in a tour of city facilities, they should contact the Public Information Office. City
Manager Miller reported on the following building projects: area wide installation of ADA
compliant ramps; sidewalk installation and repair on Lagos De Campo will commence
in October; 20 parking spaces will be added to Sunset Park; the parking lots at FS 41,
BSO and behind City Hall will be resurfaced in the near future; work on the roof at the
Multipurpose Center has started; renovations to FS 78 are completed and FS41 is
almost completed, as soon as the renovations at FS 41 are completed, there will be a
tour for the Commission and public and the installation of speed bumps in Plum
Bay/Plum Harbor has been completed.
Vice Mayor Dressler complimented Sheriff Lamberti and Chief Duguay on the new
design of the patrol cars.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Terry E. Morris, 4626 NW 45tn
Monterey Golf Course and asked the Mayor and Commission
from the State Attorney General's office regarding a change
Court, spoke about the
to request an Opinion
in the zoning. After a
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discussion it was agreed that Assistant Attorney Horowitz would do an overview memo
regarding land use and zoning.
6. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Gomez seconded by Vice Mayor Dressler
moved approval of all items on the consent agenda. On roll call Commissioner Bushnell
"yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes", Vice Mayor Dressler "yes", Commissioner Gomez
"yes" and Mayor Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
a. APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 25, 2010 COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
APPROVED
b. TR11909 - APPROVAL OF SHIP ANNUAL REPORTS: A Resolution of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the annual report for the
State Housing Initiative Partnership for the Close Out Report FY 2007/2008 and the
Interim Reports for FY 2008/2009 and FY 2009/2010.
RESOLUTION NO. R2010-117
c. TR11919 - SUBMISSION OF RCMP GRANT:A Resolution of the City Commission
of the City of Tamarac, Florida approving and authorizing the appropriate City
officials to submit an application to the Florida Division of Emergency Management for
Residential Construction Mitigation Program grant funds to improve storm resistance
of residences in the City of Tamarac in the amount of $100,000 providing for a 2:1
match in local funds in the amount of $200,000 in the event of approval of the
application; providing for acceptance of the award and executing of documents upon
approval of the application.
RESOLUTION NO. R2010-118
d. TR11920 - EXECUTE DISTRICT FOUR AGREEMENT BETWEEN STATE FDOT
FOR ROW LANDSCAPING-COM. BLVD./UNIV. DRIVE/NW 64TH AVE: A Resolution of
the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida approving a District Four
Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement between the State of Florida Department
of Transportation (FDOT) and the City of Tamarac for Right -of -Way landscaping
on Commercial Boulevard between University Drive and NW 64th Avenue; authorizing
the appropriate City Officials to approve said Memorandum of Agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. R2010-119
e. TR11921 FMIT INSURANCE RENEWAL: A Resolution of the City Commission of
the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the renewal of General Liability,
Automobile Liability, Automobile Physical Damage, Workers' Compensation, and
Property lines of coverage with the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (FMIT) for a
one (1) year period beginning October 1, 2010 at a cost of $971,139 and payment of
any increase resulting from the annual premium audit.
RESOLUTION NO. R2010-120
f. TR11913 - PROSPECT BEND ANNEXATION: A Resolution of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the Interlocal Agreement
between the City of Tamarac and Broward County to provide for the implementation
of the annexation of the Prospect Bend area into the City of Tamarac;
authorizing the appropriate city officials to do all things necessary to effectuate
the intent of this resolution; providing for recordation.
RESOLUTION NO, R2010-121
7. REGULAR AGENDA: There were no items scheduled under regular agenda
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8. ORDINANCE(S) -- FIRST READING:
a. T02207 - PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY: Motion to adopt an Ordinance of
the City of Tamarac, Florida, on first reading amending Chapter X Article VI entitled,
"Land Development and Consistency Standards" of the City of Tamarac Land
Development Code, by creating Section 10-333, "Public School Concurrency",
establishing public school facilities concurrency requirements; providing for inclusion
in the code; providing for severability; providing for conflict; and providing for an
effective date. Assistant City Attorney Horowitz read Temporary Ordinance 2208 on
first reading by title. Vice Mayor Dressler seconded by Commissioner Bushnell moved
adoption. Community Development Director Bramley appeared and gave a
presentation. Vice Mayor Dressler asked if there was any legislation pending that
would have an impact on concurrency and Assistant City Attorney Horowitz said not at
this time. On roll call Vice Mayor Dressler "yes", Commissioner Gomez "yes",
Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes" and Mayor Talabisco "yes".
Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
9. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
a. TR11910 - NSP AMENDMENT - FY 2008/2009 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN: A
Resolution of the City of Tamarac, Florida approving the fifth amendment to the
Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Program, fiscal year 2008 Annual
Action Plan Ninth Program Year to provide for the reallocation of funds within the City's
Neighborhood Stabilization Program ("NSP"); authorizing and directing the City
Administration to take action consistent with the intent of this resolution; providing
for conflict; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Assistant City
Attorney Horowitz read TR11910 by title. Housing Administrator Bauldree appeared
and gave a presentation. Commissioner Gomez seconded 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 Vice Mayor Dressler "yes", Commissioner
Bushnell "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes", Commissioner Gomez "yes" and Mayor
Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2010-122
10. ORDINANCE(S) — SECOND 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 second 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".4h faction
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
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City Attorney Horowitz read Temporary Ordinance 2208 on second reading by title.
Commissioner Gomez seconded by Vice Mayor Dressler moved adoption.
Commissioner Dressler asked if the Ordinance included a rolling right infraction. Public
Works Director Strain said that will be decided when we go out for an RFQ and when
we come up with a contract the Commission will decide what is an offense and what is
not. Mayor Talabisco opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak
closed the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Gomez "yes", Commissioner
Bushnell "yes", Vice Mayor Dressler "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes" and Mayor
Talabisco "yes". Motion Carried
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING AUGUST 25, 2010
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
ORDINANCE NO.0-2010-16
b. T02212 - BOARD AND COMMITTEE SELECTION PROCESS: Motion to Adopt an
Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida on second reading
amending Article III, "Boards, Committees, Commissions" Chapter 5, "Buildings &
Building Requirements", Article IX, "Public Art Program," Chapter 15, "Parks and
Recreation", Article II, "Administration", and Chapter 24, "Zoning", 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 Horowitz read Temporary Ordinance 2212 on second
reading by title. Commissioner Glasser seconded by Commissioner Gomez moved
adoption. Mayor Talabisco opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak
closed the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Glasser "yes", Commissioner
Gomez "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Vice Mayor Dressier "yes" and Mayor
Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING AUGUST 25, 2010
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
ORDINANCE NO.0-2010-17
11. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S): 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
7:49 p.m.
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Patricia Teuf
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WASHINGTON, DC 20510-0905
SILL NELSON
FLORIDA
August 26, 2010
The Honorable Beth Talabisco, Mayor
and City Commissioners
City of Tamarac
7525 Northwest 88th Avenue
Tamarac, Florida 33321-2401
Dear Mayor Talabisco and Commissioners:
CITY OF TAM1 W'-,C
CITY COMM1AaMS
Congratulations on being named by the national non-profit KaBOOM! as one of 118
" Playful City USA" Communities. What a great honor to be the recipient of this program.
Best wishes for continued success. Keep up the good work!
Sin rely,
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United States Senator Bill Nelson, 3416 South University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33328
Telephone (954) 693-4851 • Toll -Free in Florida Only (888) 671-4091 • Fax (954) 693-4862
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