HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-02-23 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2011
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City Commission
to order at 9:02 a.m. on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 in City Commission Chambers,
Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321.
PRESENT: Mayor Beth Talabisco, Vice Mayor Pamela Bushnell, Commissioner
Michelle J. Gomez, Commissioner Diane Glasser and Commissioner Harry Dressler.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Michael C. Cernech, Assistant City Attorney Julie Klahr
and City Clerk Peter M.J. Richardson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Harry Dressler
a. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Beth Talabisco proclaiming Firefighter
Paramedic Paul Kelly as "2010 City of Tamarac Firefighter of the Year". (Requested by
Fire Chief Mike Burton)
b. Presentation by Mayor Beth Talabisco of employee service awards:
5-Year Awards: Nichola Lewis -Morgan, Office Coordinator, Community Development;
Anthony Licata, Water Plant Operator B, Utilities
10-Year Awards: Regina Skenandore, Administrative Coordinator, City Manager; John
Doherty, Assistant Director of Public Works, Public Works; Ray Anthony, Equipment
Operator II, Public Works; Clarck Louizor, Engineering Technician, Public Works; Imran
Khan, Fleet Mechanic III, Public Works; Hannes Lugger, Fleet Mechanic III, Public
Works.
2. CITY COMMISSION REPORTS
a. Vice Mayor Bushnell
Noted that a place mat denoting upcoming events at the Tamarac Community
Center had been distributed to approximately 600 people to date.
Invited all interested persons to attend the upcoming "Pet Blessing" event on
March 26t" at the Gary B Jones Park for People & Pups on Southgate
Boulevard, with proceeds to benefit Family Central programs.
Invited interested persons to attend the meeting of the Tamarac Historical
Society tomorrow at 11:15 a.m. at the Tamarac Community Center.
Noted that the Junior Achievement Building at the north Broward College
Campus, site of Congressman Deutch's roundtable meeting, was a very
attractive and impressive facility.
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b. Commissioner Gomez
Noted that it had been her pleasure to attend the dedication and grand
opening ceremony for the new playground facility in the Plum Bay community.
c. Commissioner Glasser
Noted that despite some budgetary difficulties, the Area Agency on Aging
(ADRC) continued to do an excellent job of providing services to older Broward
County residents during their times of need.
Stated that she had attended a special meeting of the Broward League of
Cities Board of Directors prior to their dinner meeting to discuss legislative
matters. Commissioner Glasser said she would present a detailed report in
the future.
Reported that she had recently attended a roundtable of local elected officials
hosted by United States Congress Representative Ted Deutch. She noted that
locally elected officials were concerned about getting fair shares of federal
funding for infrastructure projects relative to transportation, water and sewer
projects, and beach re -nourishment. She expressed hope that Representative
Deutch would be able to make a breakthrough in getting the funding needed to
move forward with these projects, thereby potentially creating many new jobs.
d. Commissioner Dressler
Stated that a "world without unions" would mean that many workers would
need to work 18-20 hour days, work on weekends and work along side
children. He expressed concern that some companies were engaged in
predatory practices which had negative impacts on dedicated employees.
e. Mayor Talabisco
Noting that the Florida Legislature was about to start a new session, noted that
cities and counties around the state were putting together their legislative
action plans. She stated that the Broward League of Cities had put together a
legislative package which was very amicable. Mayor Talabisco noted she that
and Commissioner Glasser would be traveling to Tallahassee during the
legislative session to discuss issues of concern to Tamarac residents.
3. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
Ms. Klahr noted that the City Attorney's Office had forwarded a memorandum
to the Mayor and City Commission regarding the status of various potential bills
during the next session of the Florida Legislature. She said that the City
Attorney's Office would keep the Mayor and City Commissioners apprised
about the status of all bills throughout the session.
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4. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
Mr. Cernech noted that Parks and Recreation Director Greg Warner continued
resting comfortably at home following some recent health issues and hoped to
be back in the office in the near future.
Noted that he had visited the Tamarac Community Center on a recent morning
and was delighted to see that the facility was very well utilized, including a
Jazzercise class with so many participants that some were partaking in the
class outside of the traditional gym facility.
Noted that the District 4 Community Meeting would be taking place tonight at the
Tamarac Community Center, with other district meetings to follow in the near
future.
Stated that the Fire Department and Human Resources Department were in the
process of testing ninety candidates for firefighter/paramedic positions.
Noted that Fire Department Division Chief Pat Kendrick had been selected to
serve as a member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) "GO
Team", an honor only bestowed upon twenty chiefs from throughout the nation.
He noted that members of the team were responsible for responding to large
scale national disasters.
Reported that the City's Fire Rescue Department was moving forward with plans
for a citizen corp exercise drill at the end of March in Lauderhill, with
Community Education Specialist Van Schoen chairing the Planning and
Development Committee.
Provided an update on the Information Technology Department's recent updates
on the City's website, www..tamarac.org, relative to the Parks and Recreation
Department, service request tracking system ("CSI Tamarac") and updating of e-
mail addresses to firstname lastname@tamarap.org.
Noted that the Parks and Recreation Department had more than 90 attendees at
the recent Valentine's Ball for senior citizens, an additional 35 participants at the
Mother and Son/Daddy and Daughter Valentine's Sweetheart Dance. He stated
that another 90 guests attended the reception to view the artwork of artists from
Challenger Elementary School relative to Black History Month.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
All persons signed for public participation noted that they wished to speak on Agenda
Item 7. Mayor Talabisco noted that applicable parties would be invited to speak once
the City Commission reached this item on this morning's agenda.
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6. CONSENT AGENDA:
Commissioner Dressier moved, seconded by Commissioner Gomez, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. The motion was approved unanimously (5-0).
a. APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 8, 2011 SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES: APPROVED
b. APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 9, 2011 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES: APPROVED
c. TR11954 - AWARD BID 10-01 B FOR NOB HILL ROAD MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS:
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding Bid No.
10-01 B to and approving an Agreement with Weekley Asphalt Paving, Inc. for the Nob
Hill Road Median Improvements Project — Phase 2, located between Westwood Drive
and Southgate Boulevard, in accordance with Bid No. 10-01 B in an amount not to
exceed $164,591.45 from the appropriate accounts; a contingency in the amount of
$24,689 will be added to the Project Account, for a total project budget of $189,280.45;
authorizing budget amendments for proper accounting purposes; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2011-17
d. TR11970 - RELEASE OF EXCESS FUNDS - NOB HILL PHASE II: A Resolution of
the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, accepting and executing a Local
Agency Program Supplemental Agreement from the Florida Department of
Transportation decreasing the total amount of federal funding for the Nob Hill Road
Median Improvements Project - Phase 2, located between Westwood Drive and
Southgate Boulevard from $307,000.00 to $182,998.42; providing for conflicts; providing
for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2011-18
e. TR11986 - SKATE PARK MGMT SERVICES RFP AWARD: A Resolution of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to
award RFP #11-06R and execute an agreement with Sugars Drop Shop, LLC, for
rendering Skate Park Management Services with payment to the City at a rate of
$450.00 per month; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing an
effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2011-19
f. TR11987 - BROWARD COUNTY LAND STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM FOR
TAMARAC SPORTS COMPLEX: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of
Tamarac, Florida, accepting a grant award in the amount of $28,625 from Broward
County through the Broward County Land Stewardship Program; authorizing the
appropriate City Officials to execute an agreement between Broward County and the
City of Tamarac for the provision of green components used in development of the
Tamarac Sports Complex; providing for a one to one match of $28,625 previously
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expended on development of the park; providing for conflicts; providing for severability;
and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2011-20
g. TR11990 - LAND ACQUISITION - M&M SOUTH PROPERTIES, LLC: A Resolution
of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the purchase and
sale agreement with M & M South Properties, LLC, a Florida Corporation; authorizing
the appropriate City Officials to execute the Purchase and Sale agreement between the
City of Tamarac and M & M South Properties, LLC, for the City to purchase real
property generally located east of NW 91 st Avenue and west of NW 88th Avenue on the
north side of 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
and the assignments of the purchase and sale agreements; providing for funding;
providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2011-21
7. REGULAR AGENDA:
a. PETITION TO DISSOLVE THE WOODLANDS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT: The Director of Community Development recommends
that the City Commission revisit the issue to rescind Ordinance No. 2010-14 to dissolve
the Woodlands Neighborhood Improvement District in August 2012. Community
Development Director Bramley made City staffs presentation. The Mayor and City
Commissioners received public comments on the proposal. Commissioner Gomez
read a -mails from a number of constituents into the meeting record. Copies of the
documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mayor Talabisco noted that she
had also received telephone calls from two (2) constituents relative to this matter.
Commissioner Gomez moved, seconded by Commissioner Dressler, that the City
Commission revisit the issue to rescind Ordinance No. 2010-14 to dissolve the
Woodlands Neighborhood Improvement District in August 2012. The motion was
approved unanimously (5-0).
8. ORDINANCE(S) — FIRST READING:
a. T02220 - SUNSETTING PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE: Motion to adopt
an Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, on first reading
amending Chapter 2 of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances entitled,
"Administration", Article III `Boards, Committees, Commissions", by deleting in its
entirety Division 6 entitled, "Public Information Committee", Sections 2-176 through 2-
184; providing for sunsetting the Public Information Committee; providing for
codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an
effective date. Assistant City Attorney Klahr read T02220 by title. Public and -Economic
Affairs Officer Andy Berns made staffs presentation. Commissioner Dressler moved,
seconded by Commissioner Glasser, to approve T02220 on first reading. The motion
was approved unanimously (5-0).
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PASSED ON FIRST READING FEBRUARY 23, 2011
9. PUBLIC HEARING(S):
a. TR11989 - APPROVAL OF NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM ROUND
3 APPLICATION: A Resolution of the City of Tamarac, Florida approving the first
substantial amendment to the Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG")
Program, Fiscal Year 2010/11Annual Action Plan Tenth Program Year to provide for the
adoption of the Neighborhood Stabilization Plan; authorizing and directing the Mayor or
in her absence, the Vice -Mayor to execute any necessary documents and certifications;
authorizing the submission of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Round 3 (NSP3)
Action Plan for approval by the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development, providing for conflict, providing for severability, and providing for an
effective date. City Attorney Goren read TR11989 by title. Community Development
Director Bramley made staffs presentation.
Mayor Talabisco opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed
the public hearing.
Vice Mayor Bushnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Gomez, to approve TR11989.
The motion was approved unanimously (5-0).
RESOLUTION R-2011-22
10. ORDINANCE(S) -- SECOND READINGS: There were no items scheduled on
Ordinances(s) — Second Reading this meeting.
11. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S): There were no items scheduled on Quasi -Judicial
Hearing(s) this meeting.
12. OTHER:
Commissioner Gomez invited all interested parties to participate in the Blue Run 5K at
Markham Park on the morning of Saturday, February 26m
Mayor Talabisco adjourned the regular meeting of the City Commission at 12:15 p.m.
Pamela Bushnell, Mayor
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Peter Richardson, RM, CMC
City Clerk
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