HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-10-27 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2010
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City Commission
to order at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 27, 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 J. Gomez and Commissioner Diane Glasser.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, Assistant City Attorney Julie Klahr and
City Clerk Peter M.J. Richardson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Gomez led the pledge of allegiance.
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Beth Talabisco supporting the "Let's
Move! Campaign". (Requested by Mayor Beth Talabisco)
b. Presentation by Mayor Beth Talabisco of employee service awards:
5-Year Awards: Andrew Berns, Public & Economic Affairs Officer, City Manager; Nora
Carles, Benefits Specialist, Human Resources; Christine Bosco, Permit Clerk, Building;
Peter Pastoria, Service Worker II, Public Works; Clive Brown, Groundskeeper, Public
Works; Paul Johnson, Transmission Supervisor, Utilities.
10-Year Awards: Scott Holloway, Recreation Programmer I, Parks & Recreation; Diana
Hogan, Customer Service Representative/Cashier PT, Parks & Recreation
15-Year Award: Maria Swanson, Director of Human Resources, Human Resources
30-Year Awards: Mark Smith, Driver Engineer Paramedic, Fire Rescue; John
Schumacher, Driver Engineer EMT, Fire Rescue
2. CITY COMMISSION REPORTS:
a. Commissioner Bushnell
Noted that the social season had commenced with the recent reception for recently
annexed Tamarac residents in the Prospect Bend community held at City Hall.
Commissioner Bushnell said it was wonderful to have had the opportunity to meet
residents and business owners from the area at the recent reception.
Stated that it had been her pleasure to attend the recent Broward County Pioneer Days
event, including the recognition of Tamarac pioneer Lucille Wind, the first resident of
Tamarac Lakes in 1964.
Noted that the recent skate park grand opening event was very well attended.
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b. Commissioner Gomez
Noted that it had been her pleasure to attend and answer questions at the recent
meeting of the Village Homeowners Association. Commissioner Gomez also said that it
had been her pleasure to attend the recent grand opening of the City's Skate Park
facility. Commissioner Gomez also said that she was looking forward to attending the
Taste of Tamarac event and BSO's National Night Out Against Crime event.
c. Commissioner Glasser
Noted that it had been a pleasure to attend the recent reception for new business
owners and residents of the City of Tamarac. Also stated that she had thoroughly
enjoyed the opportunity to attend the grand opening of the new state of the art skate
park facility this past weekend. Commissioner Glasser said that she had attended the
meeting of the Area Agency on Aging (ADRC Council) earlier this week. Noted that the
City of Tamarac had funded the ADRC Council for the past fifteen (15) years.
d. Vice Mayor Dressler
Provided an update on the activities of the Investment Advisory Board, noting that the
City of Tamarac was poised to take advantage of potential opportunities in the financial
markets such as high quality commercial paper offerings. Noted that the Board would
continue to review conservative tactical opportunities in the City of Tamarac's best
financial interests.
e. Mayor Talabisco
Extended appreciation to her fellow members of the Tamarac City Commission for
working collaboratively to attend as many community events as possible.
Mayor Talabisco said she was very committed to continued City participation in the
"Move On" fitness campaign and taking appropriate steps to help reduce instances of
bullying. Requested that City staff provide herself and members of the City
Commission with copies of the recent United States Department of Education regarding
bullying. Noted that the Allied Seventh Day Adventist Church was the newest member
of the Interfaith and Community Leadership Council. Stated that the community was
receiving notice of future meetings of the Interfaith and Community Leadership Council
through the efforts of the City Clerk's Office.
3. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
Ms. Klahr noted that she had no report this morning.
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
Mr. Miller noted that the Tamarac DUI Task Force would be conducting a DUI
checkpoint in the 3600 block of West Commercial Boulevard this Friday and Saturday
evening. He also extended congratulations and appreciation to Commissioner
Bushnell and Community Development staff for attaining a 76% city-wide response rate
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to the 2010 US Census. Mr. Miller said that the census data response rate for the State
of Florida was 74% and 73% for Broward County.
Mr. Miller noted that the City's Community Development Department had been notified
of the receipt of a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $452,000 and
the Broward MPO had awarded the City of Tamarac a bikeway/greenway grant in the
amount of $750,000.
Mr. Miller said that the City's Fire Department staff had recently hosted 280 school age
children at City Fire facilities, in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Month. He
also extended congratulations to Recreation Superintendent Michelle Zimmer upon her
recent appointment as Southeast Region Director for the Florida Recreation and Parks
Association.
He also noted that the annual Halloween Hoopla event would take place on Saturday,
October 30th at the Recreation Center at Tamarac Park and the Veteran's Day Memorial
Observance ceremony would be held on November 11 th at Veteran's Park. Mr. Miller
said that more than one hundred persons had participated in the recent Teen Summit
event and the recent skate park grand opening and garage sale events had been very
well received by all attendees.
Finally, Mr. Miller said that some residents in the eastern portion of Tamarac, receiving
water service from the City of Fort Lauderdale, might detect a slight change in the taste
and smell of their water due to temporary adjustments to the water chlorination process
in the near future.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
None.
6. CONSENT AGENDA:
Vice Mayor Dressler moved, seconded by Commissioner Glasser, to approve all of the
items on the consent agenda as presented. On roll call, Commissioner Bushnell voted
"yes", Commissioner Gomez voted "yes", Commissioner Glasser voted "yes", Vice
Mayor Dressler voted "yes", and Mayor Talabisco voted "yes". The motion was
approved unanimously (5-0).
a. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 13, 2010 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
APPROVED
b. TR11936 - LAND ACQUISITION -ELF, LLC: A Resolution of the City Commission
of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the purchase and sale agreement with
ELF, LLC; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute the purchase and sale
agreement between the City of Tamarac and ELF, LLC for the City to purchase real
property located at 8261 Commercial Boulevard, within the City of Tamarac; providing
for authorization for the appropriate City Officials to execute any and all documents
necessary to close the transactions consistent with the purchase and sale agreements
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and the assignments of the purchase and sale agreements; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R2010-131
c. TR11938 - OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES
(COPS) GRANT AGREEMENT: A Resolution of the City Commission of the city of
Tamarac, Florida accepting a grant award in the amount of $300,000 from the US
Department of Justice (USDOJ) — Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
(COPS)Program; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute an agreement
between the USDOJ and the City of Tamarac to upgrade the City's 800 MHz radio
system; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date.
RESOLUTION R2010-132
d. TR11944 - FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of
Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute the First
Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Tamarac and Broward County for
Public Transportation Services; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and
providing an effective date.
RESOLUTION R2010-133
e. TR11939 - APPROVING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE
RESOURCE RECOVERY BOARD AND THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT: A
Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving a new
Interlocal Agreement providing for the Resource Recovery Board within Broward County
and for the Broward Solid Waste Disposal District; authorizing the appropriate
City Officials to execute said Agreement and take all steps necessary to effectuate the
intent of the Resolution; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing
for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R2010-134
f. TR11937 - WATER SAVINGS INCENTIVE PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT: A
Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, accepting a grant
award in the amount of $11,428.28 from the South Florida Water Management District
Water Savings Incentive Program; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute a
project agreement between the South Florida Water Management District and the City
of Tamarac for grant funding in the amount of $11,428.28 with a cash and in -kind match
of $65,758.22 in local funds for the Tamarac Indoor Plumbing Retrofit Project; providing
for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R2010-135
g. TR11940 HEALTH INSURANCE RENEWAL: A Resolution of the City Commission
of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City officials to renew the
coverage for the City's Health Insurance program with United Healthcare Insurance
Company for the Plan year effective January 1, 2011; providing for premium rate
changes; providing for the continuation of the current cost allocation of the health
insurance premium between the City and employees; providing for a waiver
reimbursement maximum; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and
providing for an effective date.
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RESOLUTION R2010-136
h. TR11941 DENTAL INSURANCE RENEWAL: A Resolution of the City Commission
of the City of Tamarac, Florida; authorizing the appropriate City officials to approve
the renewal of the City's dental insurance program with United Healthcare Insurance
Company effective January 1, 2011, providing for premium rate changes; providing
for the continuation of the existing cost allocation of the dental insurance premium
between the City and employees; providing
providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R2010-137
for conflicts; providing for severability; and
7. REGULAR AGENDA: There were no items scheduled under the regular agenda.
8. ORDINANCE(S) — FIRST READING
a. TO2214 - PAIN CLINIC MORATORIUM EXTENSION: Motion to adopt an ordinance
of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, on first reading extending the
temporary moratorium on the issuance of local business tax receipts for the operation
of "Pain Clinics" and "Pain Management Clinics" and for businesses which
dispense prescription drugs for one hundred and eighty (180) days which was
imposed pursuant to Ordinance No. 2010-07, adopted on April 14, 2010; providing for
conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Assistant City
Klahr read Temporary Ordinance 2214 on first reading by title.
Vice Mayor Dressler moved, seconded by Commissioner Gomez to approve Temporary
Ordinance 2214 on first reading. On roll call Commissioner Gomez voted "yes",
Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes", Vice Mayor Dressler "yes"
and Mayor Talabisco "yes". The motion was approved unanimously (5-0).
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING OCTOBER 27, 2010.
9. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
a. TR11942 - GALLERY EAST: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of
Tamarac, Florida, granting Limited Parking Waiver approval to allow for the
provision of one hundred and eight (108) parking spaces where one hundred and
forty-four (144) parking spaces are required by the Code of Ordinances for the Gallery
East project for the property located at 3876-3900 West Commercial Boulevard,
(Case No. 6-Z-10); providing for conditions of approval; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Assistant City Attorney
Klahr read Temporary Resolution 11942 by title. Vice Mayor Dressler moved,
seconded by Commissioner Gomez, to adopt the resolution. Planning and Zoning
Manager Frank Zickar made staffs presentation regarding the applicant's proposal.
Mayor Talabisco opened the public hearing. There were no public comments.
On roll call Commissioner Glasser voted "yes", Commissioner Gomez "yes",
Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Vice Mayor Dressler "yes" and Mayor Talabisco "yes".
The motion was approved unanimously (5-0).
RESOLUTION R2010-138
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b. TR11943 - TAMARAC PLAZA: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of
Tamarac, Florida, granting Limited Parking Waiver approval of seventy (70) parking
spaces where ninety-five (95) parking spaces are required by the Code of Ordinances
for the Tamarac Plaza project for the property located at 6646-6682 NW 57th
Street, (Case No. 5-Z-10); providing for conditions of approval; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Assistant City Attorney
Klahr read Temporary Resolution 11943 by title. Vice Mayor Dressler moved,
seconded by Commissioner Gomez, to adopt the resolution.
Mayor Talabisco opened the public hearing. There were no public comments.
On roll call Vice Mayor Dressler voted "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes",
Commissioner Gomez "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes" and Mayor Talabisco "yes".
The motion was approved unanimously (5-0).
RESOLUTION R2010-139
c. SEEKING COMMENT IN REFERENCE TO TAMARAC TAKING OVER THE
SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES In
accordance with State Statute, Section 403.70605(3)(b)1, holding at least one public
hearing seeking comment in reference to the City of Tamarac taking over the
solid waste and recycling collection and disposal services.
Public Works Director Jack Strain made staffs presentation, a copy of which is on file
with the meeting record in the City Clerk's Office. Mayor Talabisco opened the public
hearing to receive comments.
10. ORDINANCE(S) — SECOND READINGS
a. T02213 2ND AMENDMENT ORDINANCE 2010-13 FY 2010 BUDGET: Motion to
adopt an Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, on second
reading amending Ordinance 2010-13, which amended 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 $1,900,686 as detailed in Exhibit A attached hereto;
providing for conflicts, providing for severability; providing for an effective date.
Assistant City Attorney Klahr read Temporary Ordinance 2213 on second reading by
title. Vice Mayor Dressler moved, seconded by Commissioner Gomez, approval.
Financial Services Director Mason made staffs presentation regarding the proposed
amended budget ordinance.
Mayor Talabisco opened the public hearing. There were no public comments.
On roll call Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Vice Mayor Dressler "yes", Commissioner
Glasser "yes", Commissioner Gomez "yes" and Mayor Talabisco "yes". The motion
was approved unanimously (5-0).
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING OCTOBER 13, 2010
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING OCTOBER 27, 2010
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2010-21
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11. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S)
a. TO2197 TAMARAC LAC — LUPA: Motion to adopt an Ordinance of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, on second reading adopting an
Amendment to the City of Tamarac Comprehensive Plan in accordance with
Chapter 163, specifically Section 163.3184 Florida Statutes, concerning a Large -
Scale Land Use Plan Amendment proposal submitted by the City of Tamarac to
change the designation of the subject use of land for 133.57 +/- acres for the property
located north of Commercial Boulevard between NW 76th Avenue (University Drive)
and NW 94th Avenue also known as Tamarac Main Street from Commercial and
Recreation to Local Activity Center (LAC) (Case No. 2-LUA-10); providing for
amendment to the Land Use Plan to reflect such change; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Assistant City Attorney
Klahr read Temporary Ordinance 2197 on second reading by title. Commissioner
Bushnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Glasser, approval. Assistant City
Attorney Klahr explained the quasi-judicial proceedings and Community Development
Director Jennifer Bramley made staffs presentation.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco opened the public hearing. There were no public
comments.
On roll call Commissioner Gomez "yes", Vice Mayor Dressler "yes", Commissioner
Bushnell "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes" and Mayor Talabisco "yes". The motion
was approved unanimously (5-0).
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING APRIL 14, 2010
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING OCTOBER 27, 2010
ORDINANCE 0-2010-22
b. TO2198 - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT (TAMARAC LAC): Motion
to adopt an Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, on
second reading adopting an Amendment to the Future Land Use Element of the
City of Tamarac Comprehensive Plan in accordance with C11163.3184 of the
Florida State Statutes concerning a Text Amendment to establish Goals,
Objectives and Policies pertaining to the Local Activity Center (LAC) (Case No. 3-LUA-
10);providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
Assistant City Attorney Klahr read Temporary Ordinance 2198 on second reading by
title. Commissioner Glasser moved, seconded by Commissioner Gomez, approval.
Assistant City Attorney Klahr explained the quasi-judicial proceedings and Community
Development Director Jennifer Bramley made staffs presentation.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco opened the public hearing. There were no public
comments.
On roll call Commissioner Glasser "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Commissioner
Gomez "yes", Vice Mayor Dressler "yes", and Mayor Talabisco "yes". The motion was
approved unanimously (5-0).
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING APRIL 14, 2010
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ADOPTED ON SECOND READING OCTOBER 27, 2010
ORDINANCE 0-2010-23
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
11:34 a.m.
Peter Richardson, 19RIVI, CIVIC
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