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Home My WebLink About2011-01-24 - City Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes1 CITY OF TAMARAC CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2011 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Talabisco called the workshop meeting to order at 9:34 a.m. on Monday, January 24, 2011 in Room 105, Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL. PRESENT: Mayor Beth Talabisco, Vice Mayor Pamela Bushnell, Commissioner Harry Dressler, Commissioner Michelle J. Gomez, and Commissioner Diane Glasser. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, Deputy City Manager Michael Cernech, City Attorney Sam Goren and City Clerk Peter M. J. Richardson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: At Mayor Talabisco's request, Mr. Miller led the pledge of allegiance. 1. Legislative Update by Ronald L. Book, P.A.: Ronald Book and Kelly Mallette, of Ronald L. Book, P.A., presented an overview of the legislative situation at the State of Florida legislature, noting that, in his opinion, the matter of "tabor" (taxpayer bill of rights) would likely appear as a statewide initiative sometime during the next two years relative to State government agencies. Mr. Book noted that other issues of near -term significance were Medicaid reform, pension reform, education and teacher reform, jobs creation and reducing the level of State spending and related programs. Mr. Book stated that his firm would be pleased to make arrangements for interested City Commissioners to meet with applicable State Senators or Representatives to discuss issues or potential initiatives in greater detail. 2. Item No. 9a on the Regular Agenda Taxable Redevelopment Revenue Note SERIES 2011 (TR11976) A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida authorizing the issuance of a taxable redevelopment revenue note, Series 2011, in the principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000, initially as a revolving line of credit, to finance and/or refinance the cost of acquisition of real property within the City to be used for community redevelopment purposes; providing for an automatic conversion to a term loan on April 1, 2014; making certain findings of public purpose; providing that the note shall be a limited obligation of the City payable from legally available non -ad valorem revenues budgeted, appropriated and deposited as provided herein; providing for the rights, securities and remedies for the owner of the note; for state law purposes, establishing intent to reimburse from note proceeds the costs of such acquisitions; making certain covenants and agreements in connection therewith; and providing for severability and an effective date. - Financial Services Director Mark Mason Page 1 of 4 City Commission Workshop January 24, 2011 Mr. Mason noted that the primary purpose for the issuance of this taxable redevelopment revenue note was for land acquisition relative to the Tamarac Village project and related matters. Mr. Mason said that City staff was recommending that the City Commission adopt the proposed resolution. Commissioner Dressler said he had reviewed the proposal in detail and that he concurred with staffs recommendation. 3. Item No. 6 (d) on the Consent Agenda. AMENDING FIRE RESCUE SERVICE FEES: (TR11933) A resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending Resolution R-2008-92; amending the service fees for Emergency Medical Services; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for an effective date. - Fire Chief Mike Burton Chief Burton reviewed the proposed resolution to amend certain service fees for Emergency Medical Services, required to meet a change in federal regulations for mileage reimbursement for Medicare patients. Chief Burton also noted that 79% of patient transport charges were paid in full and the City of Tamarac enjoyed a very good overall collection rate of 75% for EMS billings. Finally, Chief Burton said that City staff was not recommending any changes to actual charges for EMS related services. Commissioner Dressler inquired about estimated Medicaid -related EMS transport billings for the City of Tamarac. Chief Burton said that City-wide Medicaid -related billings for January through October 2010 totaled approximately $70,000.00. Chief Burton noted that the future percentage of Medicaid patients was unknown relative to EMS transportation billings for the City of Tamarac. There was a break in the workshop proceedings between 11:07 a.m. and 11:21 a.m. The workshop reconvened at 11:21 a.m. with all five members of the City Commission, City Manager, Deputy City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk in attendance. 4. Item No. 8 (b) on Ordinance(s) First Reading. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT: (TO2219) Motion to adopt an ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, on first reading adopting an amendment to the Capital Improvements Element of the City of Tamarac Comprehensive Plan in accordance with Chapter 163, Subsection 163.3184 of the Florida State Statutes concerning a text amendment to establish goals, objectives and policies; (Case No. 24-MI-10) providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. — Community Development Director Jennifer Bramley Community Development Director Jennifer Bramley said that the proposed text amendment to the Capital Improvements element of the Comprehensive Plan was focused on the maintenance of certain City of Tamarac service levels. Ms. Bramley said City staff was recommending approval of the ordinance on first reading on January 26th and second reading on February 9, 2011. P_ Page 2 of 4 City Commission Workshop January 24, 2011 5. Item No. 8 (a) on Ordinance(s) First Reading. WOODLANDS SNID AMENDMENT: (TO2218) Motion to adopt an Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, on first_ reading amending Ordinance No. 2010-014 to allow for the members of the Board of Directors of the Woodlands Safe Neighborhood Improvement District to be appointed via Resolution; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. — Community Development Director Jennifer Bramley Community Development Director Jennifer Bramley briefly reviewed the proposed ordinance amendment pertaining to the Woodlands Safe Neighborhood Improvement District (SNID), noting that approval of the ordinance would result in less costly and more efficient practices. 6. Presentation and Discussion regarding Parks and Recreation Foundation — Parks and Recreation Director Greg Warner. Parks and Recreation Director Greg Warner said that City staff was seeking feedback about the possible establishment of a Parks and Recreation Foundation in Tamarac. Mr. Warner noted that a number of other communities throughout the United States and Canada had established legally separate Parks and Recreation foundations to help raise funds for parks and recreation through foundations, grants and other available funding sources not available to municipal parks and recreation departments or cities. Mr. Warner said City staff proposed bringing a resolution before the City Commission relative to this matter at the February 9, 2011 City Commission meeting. Commissioner Dressler left the room at 12:01 p.m. Following a number of questions from individual City Commissioners, there was City Commission consensus for applicable City staff to meet with individual City Commissioners about the concept of a Parks and Recreation Foundation. 7. Lien Amnesty Program Update. Community Development Director Jennifer Bramley and Chief Building Official/Director Claudio Grande. Community Development Director Jennifer Bramley stated that the Community Development/Code element of the lien amnesty program was underway and that a temporary employee had been hired to assist with paperwork related to the program. Ms. Bramley also stated that letters outlining details of the Building Department Lien Amnesty Program would be mailed starting today to applicable parties. Ms. Bramley noted that City staff would be providing updates about the lien amnesty program to the Mayor and City Commissioners on a quarterly basis. Commissioner Dressler returned to the room at 12:06 p.m. Mayor Talabisco inquired about the steps involved in participating in the lien amnesty program. Ms. Bramley said that eligible parties submitted a completed application form and a $100 application fee to the Community Development Department's Code Compliance Division. She stated that eligible cases were taken before the Special Magistrate for appropriate action once the applicable properties were brought into compliance. Ms. Bramley noted that the lien amnesty Page 3 of 4 City Commission Workshop January 24, 2011 program would be brought back before the City Commission in six months for review purposes. Vice Mayor Bushnell inquired about typical community and building code violations. Ms. Bramley said that examples included dirty walls and roofs and overgrown plant materials. Mr. Grande said examples of building code violations included fences without permits, construction without permits and a variety of other items. Mr. Goren noted that Jim DiPietro, Administrative Director, and Rusty Carroll, of the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals, were in attendance to answer any potential questions about issues which could not be addressed by the Building Department's lien amnesty program. Mr. Grande stated that City staff was attempting to provide potential solutions for many permit related matters while being mindful of expense -related factors for effected parties. Mr. DiPietro and Mr. Carroll of the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals said that they would be pleased to assist with the educational aspects of bringing non -compliant structures into compliance with applicable building codes. Mr. Grande noted that the City of Tamarac Building Department collaborated closely with the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals to resolve open permits and a number of other matters. Mr. Cernech said that City staff would keep the Mayor and City Commission apprised about the status of the lien amnesty program on a quarterly basis. Mr. Goren and Mr. Miller presented a brief update on process -related aspects of the Generic Depot item to be considered at Wednesday morning's City Commission meeting. Mr. Goren said the quasi-judicial process to consider potential revocation of business establishments such as Generic Depot would follow a process by State law. Mr. Goren reminded the Mayor and City Commissioners not to speak to third parties about this matter. Finally, Mr. Goren said he was available to meet with individual City Commissioners to discuss this matter. Noting that the memorial service for Miami -Dade Detectives Roger Castillo and Amanda Haworth were taking place this morning, Mayor Talabisco expressed grateful appreciation to Tamarac BSO Chief Marc Duguay for attending this morning's City Commission workshop. There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor Talabisco adjourned the workshop meeting at 12:45 p.m. .�` OF TA ti1q,4%•,� ■°°��A. ESTABLISHED •. Q '1963 —; s SEAL �: COUN�```�. n Peter M. J. chardson, CRM City Clerk Page 4 of 4 City Commission Workshop January 24, 2011 1 1 1