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Home My WebLink About2011-05-23 - City Commission Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING MONDAY, MAY 23, 2011 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Bushnell called the workshop meeting to order at 9:32 a.m. on Monday, May 23, 2011 in Room 105, Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL. PRESENT: Mayor Pamela Bushnell, Vice Mayor Michelle J. Gomez, Commissioner Marion Swenson, Commissioner Diane Glasser, and Commissioner Harry Dressler. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Michael Cernech, Assistant City Manager Diane Phillips, City Attorney Sam Goren and City Clerk Peter M. J. Richardson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Bushnell led the Pledge of Allegiance. SABAL PALM UPDATE — Update on Sabal Palm and Sabal Palm South projects. - Community Development Director Jennifer Bramley Ms. Bramley reported that on Saturday, May 14th, both the Sabal Palm and Sabal Palm South properties had been purchased by 13th Floor Investments. Ms. Bramley stated that Robert Suris of 13th Floor Investments and Mr. Surfs' attorney, Scott Backman, were in attendance to update the Mayor and City Commissioners regarding the status of the proposed Sabal Palm projects. Mr. Suris noted that although the market at -large would generally dictate the speed with which the projects were completed, the density for the northern portion of the project would likely be reduced, with build -out taking approximately three to four years to complete. Mr. Suris said his firm would be coordinating with national home builders to determine the ultimate developer(s) for the north and south portions of the Sabal Palm project. He noted that efforts would be made expediently to address tree and landscaping related concerns. Mr. Backman noted that there was a fair amount of clean-up work which needed to be completed in order to satisfy Broward County's and the City of Tamarac's development requirements. Mr. Suris noted that his firm's plan was to be as open and transparent as possible with all interested parties, including residents of the Mainlands. Mr. Suris responded to questions from the Mayor and City Commissioners. Commissioner Dressler requested, and received, a moment of personal privilege, to express his viewpoints on a recent cartoon in a local newspaper, the content of which he personally found to be offensive and outrageous. Commissioner Dressier also expressed concern that the content of the cartoon offended all of the veterans who had proudly served in the United States of America's armed forces. He stated that the timing of the cartoon was horrendous and disrespectful. Commissioner Dressler also said that this was an American issue, not a political party issue. 2. Item No. 6 c on the Consent Agenda. AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX (TR12017): A Resolution of the Page 1 of 3 City Commission Workshop May 23, 2011 City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute the 2011 Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and City of Tamarac providing for division and distribution of the proceeds of the local option gas tax imposed by the Broward County local option gas tax ordinance; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. — Financial Services Director Mark Mason 3. Item No. 6 (d) on the Consent Agenda. AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX (TR12018): A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute the 2011 Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and City of Tamarac providing for division and distribution of the proceeds of the local option gas tax on motor fuel ordinance; providing for conflicts, providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Financial Services Director Mark Mason 4. Item No. 6 (e) on the Consent Agenda. AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FIFTH CENT ADDITIONAL LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX (TR1201 ): a Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute the 2011 Amendment to Interlocal agreement between Broward County and City of Tamarac providing for division and distribution of the proceeds from the Broward County fifth cent additional local option gas tax on motor fuel for transit; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. — Financial Services Director Mark Mason Mr. Mason noted that he would be incorporating all three items regarding local option gas tax matters into a single presentation this morning. He noted that although the overall net impact on the City of Tamarac for all of the gas taxes was quite small, less than $1,000, it was a better outcome than for many other cities in Broward County who had experienced population declines during the past few years. 5. Item No. 6 (b) on the Consent Agenda. BUS SHELTER PROGRAM (TR 11988) A Resolution of the City Commission of the City Tamarac, Florida, to execute an agreement between Broward County and the City of Tamarac for a Maintenance Agreement in conjunction with the Broward County Bus Shelter Grant Program; providing for conditions of approval; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. -- Community Development Director Jennifer Bramley, Planning and Zoning Manager Frank Zickar and Arethia Douglas, Broward County Transportation Department Ms. Bramley briefly introduced Mr. Zickar and extended appreciation to Ms. Douglas and her staff for their assistance in the bus shelter planning -related process. Mr. Zickar presented an overview of the proposed future locations of sixteen new bus shelters Page 2 of 3 City Commission Workshop May 23, 2011 throughout the City of Tamarac, principally along University Drive, McNab Road and Commercial Boulevard. He noted that Broward County would bear the costs for the actual bus shelters and installation, while the City of Tamarac would be responsible for costs such as maintenance and insurance. Mr. Zickar stated that the City's estimated annual costs for the new bus shelters would total approximately $21,000 per year. Mr. Zickar and Ms. Taylor responded to questions from the Mayor and City Commissioners. 6. Discussion — Broward County Ethics Ordinance — City Attorney Samuel S. Goren. Mr. Goren noted that the Task Force of the Broward County League of Cities regarding ethics matters would be meeting tomorrow and would be represented by Commissioner Glasser. Mr. Goren stated that the Broward League of Cities would be considering the matter of the Broward County Ethics Code at a Board meeting on June 2nd_ He also said that the Broward County Board of Commissioners would be taking up the matter of the County Ethics Code at their June 7t" meeting. Mr. Goren presented an overview of the history of the Broward County Ethics Code and related matters to date. Mr. Goren responded to questions and comments from the Mayor and City Commissioners. There was consensus for the Mayor and City Commissioners to review follow-up from tomorrow's Broward League of Cities Task Force meeting and discuss, and possibly act, relative to the matter at Wednesday morning's (May 25, 2011) City Commission meeting. 7. Other Business There being no further business to come before City Commission, Mayor Bushnell adjourned the workshop meeting at 11:30 a.m. Peter M. J. Ric rdson, CRM City Clerk `\wl l l I III///" t ESTABLISHED Q 1963 SEAL o < . Page 3 of 3 City Commission Workshop May 23, 2011