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Home My WebLink About2012-01-11 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2012 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Bushnell called the regular meeting of the City Commission to order at 7:14 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 in City Commission Chambers, Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321. PRESENT: Mayor Pamela Bushnell, Vice Mayor Diane Glasser, Commissioner Marion Swenson, Commissioner Michelle J. Gomez and Commissioner Harry Dressler. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Michael C. Cernech, City Attorney Samuel Goren and City Clerk Peter Richardson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Bushnell led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: a. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Pamela Bushnell proclaiming January 20, 2012 as "Arbor Day". (Requested by Interim Public Works Director John Doherty) 2. CITY COMMISSION REPORTS: a. Commissioner Swenson: Expressed hope that everyone had enjoyed a happy holiday season. b. Commissioner Gomez: Expressed appreciation for good results in 2011 and a happy 2012 to all. Also expressed appreciation to Public Information Specialist Chad Quinn for keeping all interested parties apprised about the status of a water leak in the eastern portion of Tamarac on Christmas Eve. c. Vice Mayor Glasser: Expressed hope that everyone had an enjoyable holiday season. Noted that the City was doing fairly well. d. Commissioner Dressler: Extended best wishes for a happy and healthy new year to all. Noting that the City Commission had a fairly full plate this year, he noted that the City Commission would address all issues appropriately. e. Mayor Bushnell: Expressed congratulations to Commissioner Dressler for his recent completion of the Trustees Masters program, a highly regarded continuing education program for pension board trustees. Page 1 of 6 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING January 11, 2012 Expressed appreciation to BSO staff for their assistance following a recent accident in her new personal vehicle. Noted that it had been her privilege to recently serve dinner for residents of the Broward Outreach Program. Also noted that she had recently meet Mr. Runcie, the new Superintendent of Broward County Schools. Finally, stated that it had been her pleasure to attend the second annual pot luck dinner for Tamarac University graduates. 3. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: Mr. Goren expressed appreciation to staff in the City Manager's Office and Information Technology Departments for making applicable lobbyist registration forms and materials available on line. Mr. Goren made a request on the record to potentially hold a future shade session regarding the Prestige Homes matter. Mr. Goren also noted that local elected officials were required to take eight hours of ethics -related training on an annual basis. 4. CITY MANAGER REPORT: Mr. Cernech presented brief updates on recent Parks and Recreation Department activities including the fact that about 300 persons attended the Holiday Youth Dance on December 9th and 475 people attended the Rudolph's Winter Wonderland Event on December 16tn Mr. Cernech thanked the Mayor and City Commissioners for all of their efforts, direction and provision of applicable resources on behalf of the residents of the City of Tamarac. 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Patti Lynn, requesting the installation of a fence or wall on NW 57tn Street near NW 64tn Avenue as a crime prevention measure. James Moyer, representing the Salvation Army, requesting the approval of clothing donation boxes in Tamarac for his organization. Chloe deValcy, expressed concurrence with Ms. Lynn's suggestion for a wall or fence. 6. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Bushnell asked Mr. Cernech if there were any changes and/or additions to the Consent Agenda and City Manager Cernech responded there were no changes or additions. Commissioner Dressler moved, seconded by Commissioner Gomez to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion was adopted unanimously (5-0). a. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 14, 2011 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - APPROVED. b. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 20, 2011 SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES — APPROVED c. TR12117 - EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT WITH REYNOLDS INLINER FOR CULVERT CLEANING: A Resolution of the City Commission of The city of Tamarac, Florida, approving the renewal of the Agreement between the City of Tamarac and Reynolds Inliner, LLC for Page 2 of 6 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING January 11, 2012 1 1 Citywide Storm Drain Pipe and Culvert Cleaning; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute said Renewal; authorizing purchase of and annual expenditure for said purpose per the agreement not to exceed approved budget for said purpose; authorizing an expenditure from the appropriate accounts; authorizing budget amendments as needed for proper accounting purposes; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2012-01 d. TR12118 - DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN SURPLUS EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, declaring certain equipment and material as surplus and directing that equipment be disposed via sale through established internet markets to be selected; or by the means deemed to be most practicable; placing all proceeds into the appropriate fund from which the assets were originally purchased; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2012-02 e. TR12124 - TRAVEL POLICY: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, establishing and adopting City of Tamarac Administrative Policy 95-01 R "Travel Policy"; incorporating City of Tamarac Administrative Policy 95-01 R "Travel Policy" in its entirety into the City of Tamarac's Administrative Policies; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2012-03 f. TR12126 - RON BOOK - LOBBYIST - AMENDMENT #9: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida; approving Amendment #9 to the agreement between the City of Tamarac and Ronald L. Book, P.A., for lobbying services, extending the agreement through January 26, 2013, at a cost not to exceed fifty-nine thousand four hundred dollars ($59,400.00) per year; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute the amendment to the agreement for Lobbying services; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2012-04 g. TR12146 - SUPPORTING SB 740 AND HB the City of Tamarac, urging all members of the No. 740, and to support House Bill (HB) No. certified copy of this resolution to the Broward and any other interested parties; providing providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2012-05 403: A Resolution of the City Commission of Florida Legislature to support Senate Bill (SB) 4031; directing the City Clerk to transmit a League of Cities, the Legislative Delegation, for conflicts; providing for severability; and h. TR12147 - COMMISSION SUPPORT FOR FLC 2012 LEGISLATIVE ACTION AGENDA: Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac expressing support for the Florida League of Cities 2012 Legislative Action Agenda; directing the City Clerk to transmit a Page 3 of 6 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING January 11, 2012 certified copy of this resolution to the Broward League of Cities, the Florida League of Cities, the Broward County Legislative Delegation and any other interested paties; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2012-06 i. TR12137 - PARALLEL CULVERT PROJECT AT MAINLANDS PARK AND NW 46TH STREET: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding Bid No. 12-01 B to and approving an Agreement with Johnson -Davis, Inc. For the Tamarac Parallel Culvert Project at Mainlands Park, NW 46th Street, and NW 70th Avenue, in accordance with Bid No. 12-01 B for a contract amount of $265,005.00; a contingency in the amount of $39,750.00 will be added to the project account, for a total project budget of $304,775.00; authorizing an expenditure from the appropriate accounts; authorizing budget amendments for proper accounting purposes; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2012-07 7. REGULAR AGENDA: There were no Regular Agenda items scheduled for this meeting. 8. ORDINANCE(S) — FIRST READING: a. T02238 - CITY FURNITURE — REZONING: An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending prior zoning of certain real estate property otherwise known as City Furniture from S-1 (Recreational District) to LI-1 (Light Industry District) for the property located at or around the southwest corner of Hiatus Road and McNab Road, Tamarac, Florida (Case No. 8-Z-10); providing for amendment of the official zoning map to reflect such change; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read T022238 by title into the record and City Clerk Richardson swore in those who wished to speak on the item. Commissioner Gomez moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Glasser, to approve T02238 on first reading. Community Development Director Bramley made staff's presentation. The motion to adopt Ordinance 2238 on first reading passed unanimously (5-0). PASSED ON FIRST READING JANUARY 11, 2012 9. PUBLIC HEARING(S): There were no Public Hearing Items scheduled for this meeting. 10. ORDINANCE(S) —SECOND READINGS: a. T02236 -TRAVEL ORDINANCE: An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending Chapter 2, "Administration" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tamarac by enacting Article XII, "Travel"; establishing new Sections 2-409 through 2- 416, to provide regulations relating to travel expenses; providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read T02236 by title into the record. Commissioner Gomez seconded by Commissioner Dressler moved approval of T02236 on Second Reading. Mayor Bushnell opened the Public Hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. Page 4 of 6 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING January 11, 2012 The motion was adopted unanimously (5-0) PASSED ON FIRST READING DECEMBER 14, 2011 PASSED ON SECOND READING JANUARY 11, 2012 ORDINANCE 0-2012-01 11. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S): Mayor Bushnell announced that since Items 11 a, b & c are companion items they will be heard together but voted on separately. a. TR12139 - CITY FURNITURE — PLAT: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, issuing Revised Development Order No. 334.2 and granting Plat approval for the "City Furniture Plat", as requested by Ronald A. Fritz of Schwebke-Shisken & Associates, Inc., designated agent for the property owner, Advanced Business Associates, LLP, for the property located on the southwest corner of Hiatus Road and McNab Road; (Case No. 2-P-10); providing for conditions of approval; providing for execution of said plat; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. b. TR12140 - CITY FURNITURE - VACATION OF EASEMENT: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, granting a Vacation of Easement approval to vacate twelve (12) easements to allow for the future development of the subject property, for the property located on the southwest corner of Hiatus Road and McNab Road; (Case No. 3- P-10) providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. c. TR12145 - CITY FURNITURE DEDICATION OF EASEMENT: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the dedication of three (3) easements and one (1) right-of-way to allow for the future development of the subject property, for the property located on the southwest corner of Hiatus Road and McNab Road; (Case No. 2-P- 11) providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read TR12139, TR12140 and TR12145 by title into the record and explained the Quasi -Judicial procedures. Commissioner Gomez moved, seconded by Commissioner Swenson to approve TR12139, TR12140 and TR12145. City Clerk Richardson swore in those who wished to speak on the applicable agenda items. Community Development Director Bramley made staffs presentation. Mayor Bushnell opened the Public Hearing: Anthony Minchella expressed concern about the potential addition of more large trucks along Hiatus Road and McNab Road. Motion passed unanimously — TR12139 — City Furniture Plat - (5-0) RESOLUTION R-2012-08 Motion passed unanimously — TR12140 — City Furniture Vacation of Easement - (5-0) RESOLUTION R-2012-09 Motion passed unanimously — TR12145 — City Furniture Dedication of Easement - (5-0) RESOLUTION R-2012-10 Page 5 of 6 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING January 11, 2012 d. TR12138 - TAMARAC CHARTER SCHOOL - MAJOR REVISED SITE PLAN: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, issuing Revised Development Order No. 001.3 and granting Major Revised Site Plan approval to allow for the redevelopment of the existing structure through structural and architectural modifications, parking lot modifications and landscaping improvements for the proposed use as a charter school , for the property located at 8399 North University Drive, on the west side of University Drive south of Southgate Boulevard (Tract "A", of the "Richway at Tamarac Plat", according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 112, Page 13, of the public records of Broward County, Florida) (Case No. 17-SP-11); providing for conditions of approval; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read TR12138 into the record and City Clerk Richardson swore in those who wished to speak on the item. Commissioner Gomez moved, seconded by Commissioner Swenson, to approve TR12138. Community Development Director Bramley made staff's presentation. Mayor Bushnell opened the Public Hearing: Sheila Tobier and Dr. Marcia Becker both expressed student safety and traffic -related concerns about the proposed Charter School on University Drive. Motion passed unanimously (5-0). RESOLUTION R-2012-11 12. OTHER: There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Bushnell adjourned the meeting at 9:29 p.m. Q.ila Pamela Bushnell, Mayor Peter M. J. Richar son, LIRM City Clerk ESTABLISHEW. Q 3 : 1963 ' off. SEAL ;''p //1 COUNJ`\\�`\ Page 6 of 6 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING January 11, 2012 P 1 7