HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-07-11 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2012
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City Commission to
order at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 in City Commission Chambers, Tamarac
City Hall, 7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Beth Talabisco, Vice Mayor Diane Glasser, Commissioner Pamela
Bushnell, Commissioner Michelle J. Gomez and Commissioner Harry Dressler were in
attendance.
Also in attendance were City Manager Michael C. Cernech, City Attorney Samuel S. Goren
and City Clerk Peter M.J. Richardson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Mayor Diane Glasser led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation of a plaque to the Mayor and Commission by Randy Hibshman, representing
Challenger Baseball.
2. CITY COMMISSION REPORTS
a. Commissioner Bushnell:
Commended and expressed appreciation to, everyone responsible for the City's
July 4th event at the Tamarac Sports Complex.
b. Commissioner Gomez:
Expressed grateful appreciation to everyone who had assisted with the City of
Tamarac's 4th of July event.
Extended best wishes for a Happy Birthday to Commissioner Bushnell, who will be
celebrating her birthday on July 21 st
c. Vice Mayor Glasser:
Extended best wishes to everyone for an enjoyable summer holiday and vacation
season during July and August.
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d. Commissioner Dressler:
Noted that July 4th was a very special day, reminding us of our precious freedoms.
Also provided a brief update on the ongoing activities of the Broward County MPO and
TCC. Commissioner Dressler said he would provide a comprehensive update report
at the City Commission's August 22nd meeting.
e. Mayor Talabisco:
Stated that it had been her pleasure to attend and represent the City of Tamarac at
the recent U.S. Conference of Mayors Conference in Orlando. Mayor Talabisco also
noted that it had been her honor to accept the prestigious U.S. Conference of Mayors
City Livability Award on behalf of the residents of the City of Tamarac. Mayor
Talabisco said that a significant portion of the conference, including keynote remarks
by United States Vice President Joseph Biden, had focused on the vital importance of
public safety. She also stated that two other important topics discussed in detail were
the effective use of technology and the critical nature of providing services to serve our
nation's veterans. Mayor Talabisco also noted that Michael Nutter, the Honorable
Mayor of the City of Philadelphia, had been sworn in as the President of the U.S.
Conference of Mayors at the Conference. Mayor Talabisco said that Assistant City
Manager Diane Phillips would be traveling with her to Washington DC in late July to
meet with the Ferguson Group and other applicable parties to explore federal
regulatory matters and their potential future impacts on the City of Tamarac. Mayor
Talabisco also provided Mr. Goren with information regarding the Synthetic Drug
Abuse Prevention Act, recently received in the Mayor's Office.
3. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
Mr. Goren presented a detailed update on the City of Fort Lauderdale's Chapter 164
dispute resolution process relative to funding of the County -wide 911 communications
dispatch system. Mr. Goren said that City of Tamarac staff would be studying this
matter in greater detail. Mr. Cernech noted that multiple agencies were currently
offering 911 dispatch services in a non -unified manner, including Broward County, the
City of Pembroke Pines, the City of Fort Lauderdale, the City of Coral Springs and
others. Mr. Cernech said it was likely that the City of Tamarac would have to pay
between $400,000 and $600,000 per year for dispatch services in the future, with the
source of funding to be determined at a later date. Mr. Cernech also said that system
governance and operations matters would also need to be discussed and resolved in
the future. Mr. Goren and Mr. Cernech said that they would both keep the Mayor and
City Commissioners apprised about these matters as appropriate. Mr. Goren also
noted that Chief Judge Peter Weinstein had recently reversed his prior order regarding
excess court costs. Mr. Goren said that he would keep the Mayor and City
Commissioners apprised about this matter moving forward. Finally, Mr. Goren noted
that Wheelabrator had filed suit against the City of Miramar and Sun/Bergeron relative
to the disposal of waste.
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4. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
Mr. Cernech extended congratulations to Assistant City Clerk Pat Teufel upon her recent
designation as a Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC). Mr. Cernech noted that this designation
was only granted to individuals who had met rigorous professional and educational
requirements.
Mr. Cernech noted that the Broward Sheriff's Office would be holding two "National Night Out
Against Crime" events on Tuesday, August 2"d, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Mainlands 1
and 2 Clubhouse and beginning at 7:15 p.m. at the Bermuda Club Condominium Clubhouse.
He invited all interested persons to attend these community events to raise awareness about
crime prevention. Mr. Cernech also noted that earlier today, personnel from the Broward
Sheriff's Office had made arrests in the Versailles Garden community relative to the operation
of a methamphetamine ("meth") laboratory. Mr. Cernech commended BSO staff for their
good work.
Mr. Cernech stated that approximately 150 attended the City's recent July 4th luncheon with
Uncle Sam and Betsy Ross. He also noted that all of the members of the City Commission,
except Vice Mayor Glasser, had attended the City's July 4th fireworks event at the Sports
Complex. Finally, Mr. Cernech noted that City Financial Services staff had recommended the
waiver of purchasing requirements relative to Aquatic Center Management Services. Mr.
Cernech stated that staff had entered into an agreement with Jeff Ellis Management, Inc., on
an emergency basis, to manage the Caporella Aquatics Center through November 30, 2012.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Carlos Mondesir presented information requesting adoption of potential regulations relative to
the sale and use of candy -flavored tobacco.
Sharon Aron Baron said that this year's City of Tamarac fireworks event was fantastic. Ms.
Aron Baron also requested that the City of Tamarac consider providing funding in next year's
budget for webcasting of City Commission meetings. She also inquired about whether or not
the City of Tamarac was in the process of recruiting for a new Economic Development
Manager.
6. CONSENT AGENDA:
Mayor Talabisco requested that members of the City Commission make a motion and a
second to facilitate the removal of Items b, h and i, related to proposed millage rates and
assessments, from this evening's consent agenda. Commissioner Gomez moved, seconded
by Commissioner Dressler, to remove items b, h and I from the consent agenda, for separate
consideration. The motion was adopted unanimously (5-0).
Commissioner Bushnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Gomez, to adopt the balance of
the consent agenda, as presented (Items a, and c through g). The motion was adopted
unanimously (5-0).
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a. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 27, 2012 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
APPROVED
c. TR12214 - TASTE OF TAMARAC 2012: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of
Tamarac, Florida, approving a request from the Tamarac Chamber of Commerce for in -kind
support and to waive fees for the Taste of Tamarac event to be held at the Tamarac
Community Center on Saturday, October 27, 2012, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; providing
for permits, proper insurance, and execution of a hold harmless agreement; providing for
conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2012-80
d. TR12220 - RESCUE VEHICLES PURCHASE: A Resolution of the City Commission of the
City of Tamarac, Florida, Authorizing the Purchase of Two (2) 2012 Horton Model 623
Ambulance built on a 2013 International 4300LP Crew Cab Chassis, Horton Emergency
Vehicles Company, from Hall -Mark Fire Apparatus, Inc., under the Florida Fire Chiefs'
Association, Florida Sheriffs' Association & Florida Association of Counties Bid Award
Announcement No. #11-10-1202, Specification 02, through the use of a Financial Lease, at a
total cost not to exceed $531,230; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and
providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2012-81
e. TR12221 - CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT FOR TAMARAC VILLAGE: A
Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the award and
execution of an agreement to provide Development Consulting Services for the Tamarac
Village Project with G1 P, L.L.C. (Group One) in the amount of $214,000 for Phases I and II
providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2012-82
f. TR12222 - RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR THE SABAL PALM VILLAGE SIDEWALK
PROJECT: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding
Bid No. 12-14B to and approving an agreement with FHP Tectonics Corp., for the Sabal Palm
Village Sidewalk Installation Project, located along Sabal Palm Boulevard East between Rock
Island Road and Bailey Road, in accordance with Bid No. 12-14B for a contract amount of
$69,260.64; a contingency in the amount of $6,926.06 will be added to the project account,
for a total project budget of $76,186.70; 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-2012-83
g. TR12223 - RESOLUTION APPROVING EXTENSION OF JPA WITH BROWARD
COUNTY FOR HHW COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL: A Resolution of the City Commission
of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving Extension of the Joint Participation Agreement with
Broward County for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events valid through August 5,
2013; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute said Extension; providing for
conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2012-84
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b. TR 12225 - PROPOSED MILLAGE RATES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE BUDGET:
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the City
Manager to send a proposed millage rate of 7.2899 mills for general operating purposes and
a proposed millage rate of 0.1128 mills for voted debt service to the property appraiser for
Fiscal Year 2013, and setting September 13, 2012, at 5:05 p.m. at the Tamarac Commission
Chambers, 7525 N.W. 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida, as the date, time and place for the
first public budget hearing; setting September 19, 2012 at 5:05 p.m. at the Tamarac
Commission Chambers, 7525 N.W. 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida as the date, time, and
place for the second public budget hearing; providing for conflicts; providing for severability;
and providing for an effective date.
City Attorney Sam Goren read the title of TR12225 into the meeting record and Financial
Services Director Mark Mason made a detailed presentation regarding the proposed millage
rate for general operating purposes and debt service. Mr. Mason also responded to
questions from the Mayor and members of the City Commission. Commissioner Dressier
moved, seconded by Commissioner Gomez, to approve Item b on this evening's consent
agenda as presented. The motion was adopted unanimously (5-0).
RESOLUTION R-2012-85
h. TR12226 - FY 2013 FIRE RESCUE ASSESSMENTS: A Resolution of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, relating to the provision of Fire Rescue services,
facilities and programs in the City of Tamarac, Florida; establishing the estimated
assessment rate for Fire Rescue assessments for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2012;
directing the preparation of an assessment roll; authorizing a public hearing and directing the
date.
City Attorney Sam Goren read the title of TR12226 into the meeting record and Financial
Services Director Mark Mason made staff's presentation regarding the estimated Fire Rescue
assessment rates for FY 2013. Commissioner Dressler moved, seconded by Commissioner
Bushnell, to approve Item h on this evening's consent agenda as presented. The motion was
adopted unanimously (5-0).
RESOLUTION R-2012-86
i. TR12227 - FY 2013 SOLID WASTE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: A Resolution of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, relating to the provision of Residential Solid
Waste Collection Services and facilities and programs in the City of Tamarac, Florida;
providing for purpose and definitions; providing for legislative determinations; establishing the
estimated rate for the Residential Solid Waste Collection Services assessment for the Fiscal
Year beginning October 1, 2012; directing the preparation of a Residential Solid Waste
Collection Services Special Assessment Roll; authorizing a public hearing and directing the
provision of notice thereof; and providing an effective date.
City Attorney Sam Goren read the title of TR12227 into the meeting record and Financial
_ Services Director Mark Mason made staff's presentation regarding the estimated Solid Waste
assessment rates for FY 2013. Mr. Mason responded to questions from the Mayor and
members of the City Commission. Commissioner Dressier moved, seconded by
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Commissioner Gomez, to approve Item i on this evening's consent agenda as presented.
The motion was adopted unanimously (5-0).
RESOLUTION R-2012-87
7. REGULAR AGENDA — There were no Regular Agenda items scheduled for this meeting.
8. ORDINANCE(S) — FIRST READING
a. T02256 - CODE SECTION 24-615 "ROOFTOP PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR SYSTEMS": An
Ordinance of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances
and creating Section 24-615, entitled "Rooftop Photovoltaic Solar Systems," providing for
Rooftop Photovoltaic Solar Systems as permitted accessory equipment; providing for
severability, inclusion in the code, and an effective date. City Attorney Goren read T02256 by
title into the record. Commissioner Gomez moved, seconded by Commissioner Bushnell, to
approve T02256 on first reading. The motion was adopted unanimously (5-0).
PASSED ON FIRST READING JULY 11, 2012
9. PUBLIC HEARING(S) — There were no Public Hearing items scheduled for this meeting.
10. ORDINANCE(S) — SECOND READINGS
a. T02244 - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT: An Ordinance of the City of Tamarac,
Florida, amending the Public School Facilities Element and the Capital Improvements
Element of the Comprehensive Plan in order to meet the Public School Concurrency
requirements of the Broward County Public Schools Second Amended Interlocal Agreement
for Public School Facility Planning; providing for severability; providing for conflicts; and
providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read T02244 by title into the record.
Mayor Talabisco inquired whether there were any speakers for this public hearing. There
were no public speakers. Commissioner Gomez moved, seconded by Commissioner
Dressler, to approve T02244 on second and final reading. The motion was approved
unanimously (5-0).
PASSED ON FIRST READING MARCH 28, 2012
PASSED ON SECOND READING JULY 11, 2012
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2012-14
b. T02245 - PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY CODE OF ORDINANCES AMENDMENT:
An Ordinance of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending Chapter 10, Article VI, Section 10-
333, "Public School Concurrency" of the City Code of Ordinances for the purpose of
amending the level of service standard for public school facilities; providing for inclusion in
the Code; providing for severability; providing for conflicts; and providing for an effective date.
City Attorney Goren read T02245 by title into the meeting record. Mayor Talabisco inquired
whether or not anyone wished to speak at this public hearing. There were no public
speakers. Commissioner Gomez moved, seconded by Commissioner Bushnell, to approve
T02245 on second and final reading. The motion was adopted unanimously (5-0).
PASSED ON FIRST READING MARCH 28, 2012
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PASSED ON SECOND READING JULY 11, 2012
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2012-15
c. TO2252 - FLORIDA BLDG CODE AMENDMENTS: An Ordinance of the City Commission
of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending Part II of the City's Code of Ordinances ("City
Code"), Chapter 2, entitled, "Administration", Article IV entitled, "Departments;" Chapter 5,
entitled "Buildings and Building Regulations", Article II entitled, "Construction Standards,"
Article IV entitled, "Unsafe Structures," Article V entitled, "Irrigation," Article VI entitled,
"Antennae and Aerials," Article VII entitled, "Swimming Pools," Article X entitled, "Minimum
Housing Code;" Chapter 5.5, entitled "Cable Television", Article II entitled, "Franchise
Requirements and Responsibilities;" Chapter 10, entitled, "Land Development Regulations",
Article I entitled, "In General," Article VI entitled, "Land Development and Consistency
Standards;" Chapter 11, entitled "Landscaping;" Chapter 12, entitled "Licenses and Business
Regulations", Article II entitled, "Occupational Licenses," Article V entitled, "Amusement
Center Businesses;" Chapter 13, entitled "Miscellaneous Offences", Chapter 18, entitled,
"Signs and Advertising", Article II entitled, "Signs, Division 2. — Permits", Article 11 entitled,
"Signs, Division 3.- Criteria; Construction, Location and Design Standards;" Chapter 20,
entitled "Streets and Sidewalks", Article V entitled, "Newsracks Regulation;" Chapter 22,
entitled, "Utilities", Article II entitled, "Service Connections," Article VII entitled, "Backflow and
Cross Connection Control:" Chapter 24, entitled "Zoning", Article III Entitled, "District
Regulations, Division 1-Generally, "Article V entitled, "Off-street Parking and Loading," Article
XI entitled, "Telecommunications Towers and Antennas;" providing for the establishment of
the Florida Building Code as the minimum building requirements for the City in accordance
with Chapter 553, F.S., as may be amended from time to time; providing for consistency
between the City Code and the Florida Statutes with regards to minimum building
requirements; providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and
providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read TO2252 by title into the meeting
record. Mayor Talabisco inquired whether or not there were any public speakers. There
were no public speakers for this item. Commissioner Bushnell moved, seconded by
Commissioner Gomez, to approve TO2252 on second and final reading. The motion was
approved unanimously (5-0).
PASSED ON FIRST READING JUNE 27, 2012
PASSED ON SECOND READING JULY 11, 2012
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2012-16
d. TO2254 - TOWING SERVICES: An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of
Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute an agreement pursuant
to Section 7.19 of the City of Tamarac Charter; awarding an agreement with Westway
Towing, Inc., providing for Towing Services for the City of Tamarac for the period beginning
August 1, 2012 through July 31, 2017; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and
providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read TO2254 by title into the meeting
record. Mayor Talabisco inquired whether anyone wished to speak at this public hearing.
There were no public speakers relative to this matter. Commissioner Gomez moved,
seconded by Commissioner Bushnell, to approve TO2254 on second and final reading. The
motion was adopted unanimously (5-0).
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PASSED ON FIRST READING JUNE 27, 2012
PASSED ON SECOND READING JULY 11, 2012
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2012-17
11. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S): There were no Quasi -Judicial Hearings(s) items
scheduled for this meeting.
12. OTHER:
There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Talabisco
adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
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Peter M. J. f' hard son, CRM, CIVIC
City Clerk -
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