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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-02-22 - City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes1 1 CITY OF TAMARAC REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Bushnell called the regular meeting of the City Commission to order at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 in City Commission Chambers, Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321. PRESENT: Mayor Pamela Bushnell, Commissioner Marion Swenson, Commissioner Michelle J. Gomez, Commissioner Harry Dressler and Vice Mayor Diane Glasser ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Michael C. Cernech, City Attorney Samuel Goren and City Clerk Peter Richardson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Harry Dressler led the Pledge of Allegiance 1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: a. Presentation of a check by the Mayor, City Commission and Employees of the City of Tamarac, in the amount of $26,000 to the United Way of Broward County, representing the City of Tamarac's 2011 Employee Campaign total. Accepting on behalf of the United Way Dan Kearns, CFO and Celeste Abell, Development Officer. (Requested by Fire Chief Mike Burton) b. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Pamela Bushnell proclaiming March 2012 as "Purchasing Month". (Requested by Purchasing/Contracts Manager Keith Glatz) c. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Pamela Bushnell congratulating Lt. Jon Frasher on being selected as the "2011 City of Tamarac Firefighter of the Year" (Requested by Fire Chief Mike Burton) d. Presentation by Mayor Pamela Bushnell of employee service awards: 5-Year Awards: Alecia Sinclair, Accounting Clerk, Financial Services; Jennifer Bramley, Director of Community Development, Community Development; Alaina Gordon, Administrative Coordinator, Community Development; Raymond Hudanich, Driver Engineer Paramedic, Fire Rescue; Christopher McCarthy, Firefighter Paramedic, Fire Rescue; James Scott, Firefighter Paramedic, Fire Rescue; Brandon Walker, Firefighter Paramedic, Fire Rescue; Jason Bentley, Water Plant Operator B, Public Services; Nishaad Preetam, Water Plant Operator B, Public Services; Otto Valdes, Mechanic I, Public Services; William Vallejo, Recreation Assistant Part Time, Parks & Recreation. 15-Year Awards: William Pendegar, Chief Plumbing Inspector, Building; Charlene Nevadomski, Recreation Programmer Il, Parks & Recreation. 25-Year Awards: Timothy Brown, Firefighter Paramedic, Fire Rescue; James Megna, Captain Paramedic, Fire Rescue; Scott London, Operations Manager, Public Services. 2. CITY COMMISSION REPORTS: a. Commissioner Swenson: Page 1 of 6 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING February 22, 2012 Noted that she had attended a meeting with residents of Woodlands Estates last night, with many residents expressing concerns about increased break-ins in their community. Commissioner Swenson also noted that BSO Deputy Carl Fitzgerald attended the meeting to serve as a community resource on strategies to reduce residential burglaries, including security checks and alarm -related information. b. Commissioner Gomez: Stated that she had recently attended a number of civic meetings and also had the pleasure of attending the recent grand opening of the Gold Crust Bakery, a family owned business, locate in the Midway Plaza. Commissioner Gomez also thanked members of the Broward Sheriff's Office COPs program for putting fliers on resident's doors, reminding them to lock the doors of their homes and cars in order to protect their valuables. c. Vice Mayor Glasser: Noted that she recently had the pleasure to attend a luncheon in Lauderdale Lakes, recognizing Black History Month. Vice Mayor Glasser also stated that she had attended a recent luncheon, held by the Community Foundation of Broward, including the recognition of Tamarac resident and former Planning Board member Joan Hinden. Vice Mayor Glasser also said she had attended a three-hour ethics training and workshop hosted by the Broward League of Cities. Vice Mayor Glasser also stated that she was very glad to have attended the recent meeting of the Jewish War Veterans, and had met some very interesting people at this event. d. Commissioner Dressler: Stated that he had recently attended a homeowner's association meeting at La Reserve, where a number of public safety related concerns were raised by residents. Commissioner Dressler also said that he had attended the most recent Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) as a delegate for District 3 and noted that he was elected as Vice -Chair of the Governance Committee of the MPO. Commissioner Dressler said that the total portfolio of the City of Tamarac was wholly diversified as a weighted average to yield maturity of 0.31 and the weighted average maturity was 59 days. e. Mayor Bushnell: Noted that it had been her pleasure to attend the recent opening of the Gold Crust Bakery, owned by a local family, and located in the Midway Plaza. Mayor Bushnell stated that she had received a thank you note from the business owners yesterday. Mayor Bushnell also said she had the pleasure of attending the recent grand opening of the K.C. Wright Charter School/Leadership Academy, located at NW 21st Avenue and Prospect Road, in District 1. Mayor Bushnell said that the presentations were amazing and there was a definite passion for kids and education by all parties in attendance. Mayor Bushnell also stated that Joe Scimeca was assisting her in working on a major presentation for the public display piece from the World Trade Center at Tamarac City Hall. 3. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: Page 2 of 6 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING February 22, 2012 Mr. Goren requested that the Mayor and City Commissioners make a motion on the record to schedule an in -the -shade session relative to the Prestige Homes matter, either before or after the first or second City Commission meeting in March. A motion was duly made by Commissioner Dressler and seconded by Commissioner Gomez, for City staff to make applicable arrangements for the in -the -shade session, including drafting and posting of appropriate notices. The motion was approved unanimously (5-0). Mr. Goren also noted that he had recently hosted an ethics -education session and his firm was available to schedule a similar session for the Tamarac City Commission, if requested to do so. Commissioner Dressler thanked Mr. Goren and Mr. Burke relative to their handling to date of the Prestige Homes matter and said he looked forward to the in -the -shade session. 4. CITY MANAGER REPORT: Mr. Cernech expressed appreciation to Mr. Goren for doing a good job of handling the Prestige Homes case on behalf of the City of Tamarac. Mr. Cernech also thanked the Mayor and City Commission for their patience at yesterday's workshop meeting, with a lot of good information being provided and exchanged during the course of the session. Mr. Cernech reported that members of the Tamarac CERT Team had participated in the Fort Lauderdale marathon on February 19th and members of the Tamarac Fire Rescue Department and the Tamarac CERT Team participated at the Actors Walk event for Abused Children, also held on Sunday, February 19 h. He also noted that the Parks and Recreation Department had registered 180 participants to date for the spring season of the Tamarac Youth Basketball League. Mr. Cernech also stated that 54 people attended the recent Daddy and Daughter/Mother and Son Sweetheart's Ball event on Saturday, February 11th at the Community Center. Mr. Cernech invited all interested persons to attend the semi-annual community garage sale on Saturday, March 3rd, between 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. He also said that the Parks and Recreation Department would be offering a Teen Summit event on Saturday, February 25th between 9:00 a.m. and 12 Noon at the Tamarac Community Center. Finally, he noted that the next two twilight concerts would be taking place on Friday, March 16th and Friday, April 13th, between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. at the Tamarac Sports Complex. At the request of City Manager Cernech, BSO Tamarac Chief Marc Duguay introduced BSO Commander Dave Robshaw to the Mayor and City Commissioners. The Mayor and City Commissioners welcomed Commander Robshaw to the City of Tamarac. 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mayor Bushnell opened public participation. Hopeton McMillan, operator of a business in Tamarac, expressed concerns about occupational licensing related matters. Mr. Goren noted that he would be following up with the City Manager and applicable staff relative to this matter. 6. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Bushnell asked City Manager Cernech whether there were any changes or additions to today's Consent Agenda. City Manager Cernech said there were no changes or additions to the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Gomez moved, seconded by Page 3 of 6 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING February 22, 2012 Commissioner Swenson, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion was adopted unanimously (5-0). a. APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 8, 2012 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APPROVED b. TR12153 - AWARD OF BID 12-03B TAMARAC MULTI PURPOSE CENTER (MPC) RENOVATION PROJECT: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, Awarding Bid No. 12-03B to and approving an Agreement with Cityworks Construction LLC for the Tamarac Multi -Purpose Center Renovation Project in accordance with Bid No. 12-03B for a contract amount of $256,777.90; a contingency in the amount of $38,500.00 will be added to the project account, for a total project budget of $295,277.90; 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-2012-22 c. TR12154 - RELAY FOR LIFE 2012 IN -KIND SUPPORT: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving a request on behalf of the American Cancer Society for in -kind support for the Tamarac Relay for Life event benefitting the American Cancer Society to be held at Millennium Middle School May 4-5, 2012; providing for permits, proper insurance and execution of lease agreement for in -kind equipment; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2012-23 d. TR12155 - PURCHASE OF WATER METER FITTINGS, WATER LINE ACCESSORIES AND METER BOXES: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida utilizing the City of Deerfield Beach Bid Number 2010-11/50, entitled "Water Meter Fittings and Water Line Accessories" issued on behalf of the Southeast Florida Governmental Purchasing Group as renewed for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012; authorizing the purchase of water meter fittings, water line accessories and meter boxes in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2012-24 e. TR12157 - BIKEWAYS - WOODLANDS BOULEVARD: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, Awarding Bid No. 12-08B to and approving an Agreement with Kailas, Corp for the Woodlands Blvd. Bikeway Project at Woodlands Boulevard between Commercial Boulevard and Banyan Lane, in accordance with Bid No. 12- 08B for a contract amount of $55,915.00; a contingency in the amount of $8,385.00 will be added to the project account, for a total project budget of $64,300.00; 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-2012-25 f. TR12158 - BIKEWAYS PHASE I: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding Bid No. 11-13B to and approving an Agreement with M & M Asphalt Maintenance, Inc., for the Tamarac Bikeway/Walkway System Project — Phase 1, Page 4 of 6 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING February 22, 2012 beginning on NW 94th Avenue from West Commercial Boulevard to McNab Road; continuing west on McNab Road to Nob Hill Road; continuing north on Nob Hill Road to Southgate Boulevard, in accordance with Bid No. 11-13B for a contract amount of $1,101,100.50; a contingency in the amount of $70,000.00 will be added to the project account, for a total project budget of $1,171,100.50; 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-2012-26 g. TR12160 - MAJOR ARTERIAL CORRIDOR STUDY - CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the award and execution of an agreement to provide a major arterial corridor study and related ancillary services to Keith and Schnars, P.A. in the amount of $90,000 providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2012-27 h. TR12164 - RFP 12-02R - POOL MANAGEMENT SERVICES: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to award RFP 12-02R and execute an agreement with Pool Management, LLC, for swimming pool management services at the Caporella Aquatic Center, for a two-year contract; approving funding from the appropriate accounts; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2012-28 i. TR12170 - NSP3 - RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL ON CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT 6901 NW 81 CT: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, ratifying and approving the construction contract with Sunny South Construction Company, Inc. In the amount of Fifty One Thousand Six hundred Seventy and 00/100 Dollars ($51,670.00) for the rehabilitation of property located at 6901 NW 81st Court, Tamarac, Florida pursuant to the Neighborhood Stabilization Program requirements; authorizing the City Manager to execute the construction contract; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2012-29 j. TR12150 - CITYWIDE VEHICLE REPLACEMENT: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to select, approve and award the purchase of new and replacement vehicles to contractors utilizing current agreements at the time of purchase awarded by the State of Florida Department of Management Services, the Florida Sheriff's Association, and Broward County in the best interest of the City; declaring certain equipment as surplus and directing that equipment be disposed via trade-in with the vendor or via sale through established internet markets to be selected; placing all proceeds into the appropriate funds from which the assets were originally purchased; authorizing an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $975,500; approving funding from the appropriate account; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2012-30 7. REGULAR AGENDA: Page 5 of 6 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING February 22, 2012 a. TR12161 - NOTICE OF INTENT FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT ASSESSMENT: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, setting forth the City's intent to use the uniform method for the levy and collection of a Non -Ad Valorem Special Assessment to be levied upon certain real properties lying within the municipal boundaries of the City, as more particularly described in Exhibit "A," attached hereto, to recover the costs associated with City's efforts to abate nuisances on such properties which constitute a threat to the health, safety and welfare to the citizens and residents of the City; stating a need for such levy; providing that a copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the Property Appraiser, Tax Collector and the Florida Department of Revenue; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read TR12161 by title into the meeting record. Commissioner Dressler moved, seconded by Commissioner Gomez, to approve TR12161. Mayor Bushnell opened the public hearing. There were no speakers relative to this matter. The motion to adopt TR12161 was adopted unanimously (5-0) RESOLUTION R-2012-31 8. ORDINANCE(S) — FIRST READING a. T02243 - REVISIONS TO CITY PURCHASING CODE: Motion to adopt an Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, on first reading repealing Tamarac Code Chapter 6 entitled "Finance and Taxation" Article V, "Purchasing Procedures", in its entirety and enacting Chapter 6, "Finance and Taxation", Article V, to be titled the "Tamarac Procurement Code", providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read T02243 by title into the record. Commissioner Gomez moved, seconded by Commissioner Dressler, to approve T02243 on first reading. The motion to adopt T02243 on first reading was adopted unanimously (5-0) PASSED ON FIRST READING FEBRUARY 22, 2012 9. PUBLIC HEARING(S) — There were no Public Hearing items scheduled for this meeting 10. ORDINANCE(S) — SECOND READING — There were no Ordinances(s) — Second Reading items scheduled for the meeting. 11. , QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S) — There were no Quasi -Judicial Hearing(s) items scheduled for this meeting. 12. OTHER: There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Bushnell adjourned the meeting at 9:43 a.m. PIX4,t'L �,i �Yu�t Pamela Bushnell, Mayor Peter M. J. Ric ardson, CR , CMC City Clerk Page 6 of 6 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING February 22, 2012