HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-08-23 - City Commission Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING
MONDAY AUGUST 23, 2010
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Talabisco called the workshop meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
on Monday, August 23, 2010 in Room 105, Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88 Avenue,
Tamarac, FL.
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, City Attorney Samuel S. Goren,
Deputy City Manager Michael C. Cernech, and City Clerk Marion Swenson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Talabisco led the pledge of allegiance.
1. Item No. 6 (m) on the Consent Agenda. PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN:
(TR11908) Adopting the "Public Art Master Plan. Community Development Director
Bramley and Linda Bloom, Linda Bloom Art Consulting, Inc. appeared. Community
Development Director Bramley and Ms. Bloom gave presentations. Mayor Talabisco
confirmed the public art is paid for from the Public Art Trust Fund, said monies funded
by new and redevelopment projects; not taxpayer money. Commissioner Bushnell
questioned the future of the fund and Community Development Director Bramley said
the fund has been collecting money since the ordinance was adopted in 2004; when
redevelopment commences it will contribute to the fund. Ms. Bloom added an
administrative policy and procedures need to be created. Commissioner Bushnell
spoke about future development of the downtown area and public art as an integral part
of the project, and also said it is difficult to see the Dawn and Dusk sculpture from 57th
Street. Community Development Director Bramley stated we are working on getting the
sculpture lit which will aid in visibility. City Manager Miller said staff is thrilled to be able
to bring this plan forward and congratulated the Public Art Committee on their efforts.
Additionally, we are considering moving the sculpture called "Illusion" from the front of
the Tamarac Community Center to City Hall.
2. Item No. 6 (i) on the Consent Agenda. CARDIAC MONITOR AND
DEFIBRILLATOR GRANT: (TR11915) 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. EMS Division Chief Sheridan, Dr. Ulin and Special Projects Coordinator
Gresek appeared. EMS Division Chief Sheridan gave a presentation and
Commissioner Bushnell questioned what is done with the old equipment. EMS Division
Chief Sheridan said it is traded in. Dr. Ulin said he is extremely proud to be associated
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with Tamarac. Mayor Talabisco said Tamarac is ahead of New York with regard to
hypothermic procedures.
3. Item No. 6 (k) on the Consent Agenda. STATE EMERGENCY RESPONSE
TEAM (SERT PROGRAM) SUBGRANT APPLICATION: (TR11918) 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. EMS Division Chief Sheridan and Special
Projects Coordinator Gresek appeared. Special Projects Coordinator Gresek gave a
presentation. City Manager Miller said Special Projects Coordinator Gresek has been
moved from the City Manager's Office to the Finance Department, and this is another
example of somebody taking on more responsibility than he previously had.
4. Item No. 6 (f) on the Consent Agenda. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DATA
CENTER VIRTUALIZATION: (TR11893) 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. Information Technology Director Sucuoglu and Purchasing/Contracts
Manager Glatz appeared. I.T. Director Sucuoglu gave a presentation. Commissioner
Gomez asked what happens to the computers being downsized and I.T. Director
Sucuoglu said they will be used to replace others and used as backup. Some will be
put up for auction.
5. Item No. 6 (n) on the Consent Agenda. AWARD BID 10-05B - INSTALLATION
OF IMPACT WINDOWS AT BSO: (TR11916) 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 Sheriffs 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. Public Works Director Strain and Purchasing/Contracts
Manager Glatz appeared. Public Works Director Strain gave a presentation. Mayor
Talabisco asked how long it will take to get the windows installed and Public Works
Director Strain said he hopes they will be completed this hurricane season. Mayor
Talabisco asked if there would be a positive impact on our insurance costs and Public
Works Director Strain said there may be a rebate in our costs. Commissioner Bushnell
asked if City Hall is secure and Public Works Director Strain said the glass in this
building is better than what is currently in BSO and we have shutters for most exterior
windows. Also, the new roof system was rated at the code changes enacted after
Hurricane Andrew.
6. Item No. 6 (1) on the Consent Agenda. TASTE OF TAMARAC - REQUEST FOR
IN -KIND SUPPORT AND WAIVER OF FEES: (TR11911) Approving a request from the
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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. Parks & Recreation Director Warner gave a presentation. Commissioner
Gomez asked if anything would be done for Halloween since this falls on Halloween
Eve and Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said the Tamarac Chamber would put
something together.
7. Item No. 6 (h) on the Consent Agenda. BUILDING DEPARTMENT 2010 FEE
SCHEDULE: (TR11905) 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. Chief Building Official/Director Grande and Lee R. Evett, Vice President
Willdan Financial Services appeared. Chief Building Official/Director Grande gave a
presentation. Vice -Mayor Dressler questioned the net calculation between the fee
charges from this past fiscal year and anticipated fees. Chief Building Official/Director
Grande said we will probably see an increase in fees collected. Commissioner Bushnell
spoke of Mr. Evett's letter clarifying the process and thanked Chief Building
Official/Director Grande for the brochure his staff put together regarding renovations
and/or construction that requires permits. Chief Building Official/Director Grande spoke
of the 40 year recertification program created by the Broward County Board of Appeals
in 2006 and clarified some plumbing replacement questions for Commissioner Gomez.
Commissioner Glasser said the district meetings are about to begin and she would like
to have brochures available to give to the residents, as well as some costs of permits.
Commissioner Gomez asked if a link could be placed on the HOA web pages
connecting with the City's web page for permit information and City Attorney Goren said
as long as there is no advertising involved it was possible.
8. Item No. 8 (a) Ordinance - First Reading. REVISING CHAPTER 14.5 OF THE
CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES "THE TAMARAC DANGEROUS INTERSECTION
SAFETY ACT": (T02208) 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. Public Works Director Strain gave a presentation. Citr
Attorney Goren spoke of the Bill that recently passed and became effective July 1 s .
Mayor Talabisco confirmed that of the $158.00 fine only $75.00 goes to the City and the
State gets the rest, but there is the potential for the County to collect some revenue
through an interlocal agreement. Commissioner Glasser questioned where the
County's portion would be taken out of and - City Attorney Goren said presumably the
City's money. Mayor Talabisco questioned roffirig right turns and City Attorney Goren
said the City would have to regulate this with _the camera company. There was
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discussion regarding payment to the vendor, possible lawsuits, and negotiations for the
fee structure. Commissioner Bushnell questioned liability for the cameras and City
Attorney Goren said it is up to the vendor to replace and maintain the cameras and
poles.
9. DISCUSSION REGARDING BOARD AND COMMITTEE SELECTION
PROCESS: City Clerk Swenson gave a presentation. Commissioner Glasser said she
would like a list of the board/committee members as well as an explanation of the
responsibilities of each board/committee. Mayor Talabisco asked for an expression of
interest to add the Ordinance to Wednesday's meeting and all were in agreement.
Mayor Talabisco spoke of the Resolution adopted by the City of Weston opposing the
imposition of additional charges by the Broward County Supervisor of Elections to
municipalities holding elections in November and asked staff to draft a similar resolution
for Wednesday's meeting. All were in agreement.
Mayor Talabisco spoke of a Resolution from the City of Coconut Creek opposing
approval of oil drilling in Florida waters in areas other than those already approved for
leasing and extraction. After discussion, Mayor Talabisco asked that this be placed on
the next workshop for discussion.
Commissioner Glasser left the room at 12:02 p.m. and returned at 12:05 p.m.
City Attorney Goren reported on the County Code of Ethics and said the County has
placed this on November's ballot. The County would like this ordinance to be applicable
to all Broward County cities. Tamarac already has an ethics code in effect. There was
discussion regarding the Inspector General position and payment for said position as
well as the duties of the position. Commissioner Glasser said it is her understanding
the ordinance was written only for the County Commission and the County Commission
decided to include the cities. Tamarac has its own ethics ordinance but a good number
of cities do not; and it may not be a bad thing to extend the County's ordinance to the
cities. Commissioner Gomez spoke of conflicts between the county and city ordinance
and which would prevail if one was more stringent. Commissioner Gomez asked how
the voters would be educated and what this would mean to them. City Attorney Goren
said we can educate the voters but we cannot advocate one way or another. The item
will be discussed at the next Broward League of Cities' meeting and he will keep the
Mayor and City Commission and staff informed as to further developments.
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor
Talabisco adjourned the workshop meeting at 12:20 p.m.
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