HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-09-12 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City Commission to
order at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 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 Assistant City Clerk Patricia Teufel.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Pamela Bushnell led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Talabisco asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of 911 and for Ambassador
Stevens and the three other Americans that were killed in Libya yesterday.
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation to the Mayor and Commission by the Supervisor of Elections Office regarding
the logistics for the November 6, 2012 election. Micah Williams from the SOE appeared and
gave a presentation, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
b. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Beth Talabisco proclaiming the week of
September 17 — 21, 2012 as "Choose Peace — Stop Violence Week" and September 19,
2012 as "Stand Up for Peace Across Broward Day".
2. CITY COMMISSION REPORTS:
a. Commissioner Bushnell: Attended the Florida League of Cities meeting in Hollywood on
August 23, 2012; the Quarterly Budget Update on August 29, 2012; the Northwest Council of
Elected Officials luncheon on September 10, 2012, which was hosted by Tamarac; the 911
memorial service at the VFW; a 4 hour mentoring class to teach students to read as well as
the ribbon cutting for the new Chase Bank that opened on Commercial Blvd. Commissioner
Bushnell thanked the Public Services Department for the landscaping enhancements on
Rock Island Road.
b. Commissioner Gomez: Attended the Quarterly Budget Update on August 29t"; the Florida
League of Cities meeting on August 23rd and the BSO ceremony unveiling a monument
honoring the deputies and firefighters that lost their lives in the line of duty. Commissioner
Gomez wished everyone a Happy New Year.
c. Vice Mayor Glasser: Attended the Florida League of Cities meeting on August 23rd where
Tamarac's new Congressman, Alcee Hastings, met with the Mayor and Commissioners. At
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that meeting they were able to give him a run down on things that Tamarac is trying to
accomplish. Vice Mayor Glasser attended the Democratic National Convention in South
Carolina; the Northwest Council of Elected Officials luncheon on September 10th and the
BSO ceremony honoring the fallen deputies and firefighters.
d. Commissioner Dressler: Commented that there were 42 million people in the US that are
on food stamps, which is a startling number given we are one of the richest countries in the
world and said that Washington has been unable to pass a budget which will have an effect
on the poor and hungry. We should keep this in mind when we vote in November, 2012.
Commissioner Dressler said everyone has to get involved and one way is by voting.
Commissioner Dressler said we need to do all we can to get people out to vote.
e. Mayor Talabisco: Mayor Talabisco said this is the third Anniversary of Choose Peace
week. Mayor Talabisco received a poster from United Way which says "Kindness is Priceless
- Dare to Care — Choose Peace — Stop Violence" it further says "Dare to Care before it is too
late. Report bullying to your local school or law enforcement". Mayor Talabisco said Choose
Peace week is from September 17-21, 2012 with September 19th being "Choose Peace Day
in Broward County" it is a county -wide violence prevention collaborative. The vision of which
is for young people and families to thrive in a safe and healthy environment. This will provide
opportunities for personal, education and economic growth to young people and families.
Mayor Talabisco said schools were asked to create a county wide theme. South Broward
High School teacher, and resident of Tamarac, Ellen Hochhauser helped her high school
students create the "Dare to Care" theme.
Mayor Talabisco reported that on September 19th at 2:00 p.m. Ellen and Renaissance
University Charter School will hold an awareness event whereby students will be forming a
human peace sign in the City of Tamarac.
Mayor Talabisco said that City Attorney Goren and City Manager Cernech participated in the
"Tunnel to Tower" run held in Fort Lauderdale this past weekend. City Attorney Goren came
in 4th in his age group and City Manager Cernech came in 30th in his age group with Mrs.
Cernech, while pushing a stroller containing their two children, finished the run in 33 minutes.
Mayor Talabisco wished everyone a Happy New Year.
3. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: City Attorney Goren said they will be sending a memo to the
Mayor and Commission shortly regarding the Code of Ethics. There may be an earlier
reporting requirement for your credits as early as November as opposed to January 2013
because the County reads it from election to election and this would actually require the
Commission to have less hours because it is proportionate. City Attorney Goren said he
believed everyone except the Mayor has their credit hours and his office will work with Mayor
Talabisco to finish up her hours. This does not preclude the Commission from filing the
concurrent employment disclosure form that is due in January 2013 for the prior year unless
you have a confidentiality agreement from your employer that precludes disclosure of your
income for the 2012. City Attorney Goren said the Broward County Ordinance applying to
employees still has not passed and he understands it is a lesser obligation on professional
staff as it provides for more flexibility. This tracks the Broward County ordinance as it relates
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to their employees. City Attorney Goren said his firm will keep track of this and report back
to the Commission when they have more information.
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Cernech reported on the rains that we
experienced from TS Isaac and said we received many accolades from our residents about
the efforts of our employees during and after the event. City Manager Cernech gave an
overview of how Tamarac's stormwater system works with, and affects, surrounding
municipalities. City Manager Cernech said our system is a good system and we have
invested a lot of money over the past 10 years in the stormwater system. We have yet to
receive any reports of people having water in their home, unlike surrounding municipalities.
Staff will get back to the Commission with more information about the stormwater system as
a regional system and not just a system within our community so that there is a better
understanding. Mayor Talabisco suggested that we get together with surrounding
municipalities and discuss mutual concerns. City Manager Cernech agreed it was a good
idea and we need to investigate collectively before placing the blame on any one entity.
City Manager Cernech said that over the summer break information was distributed to the
Mayor and Commission regarding Capital Improvement Projects throughout the City and we
know that there are some questions. Public Services Director Strain will make a presentation
on CIP at the next workshop. In conjunction with that, staff is working on having this
information on our web site so that you, as well as residents, can access information on any
CIP in Tamarac and get a status on any of the projects.
City Manager Cernech said that in the Tunnel to Tower Run we had a whole team of
Tamarac Firefighters who ran in the event as well. City Manager Cernech reported that
Tamarac Elementary School Teacher Simone Ryals has been nominated as a National
finalist for the 2012 Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science teaching. If Ms.
Ryals wins this award she will receive an all -expense paid trip to Washington, DC, meet with
President Obama and receive a check for $10,000. He said he is also pleased to report that
Samantha Crawford of Tamarac, who is a wild card entry into the Juniors' draw and No. 393
ranked player on the Women's Tennis Assoc. tour, captured the Girls Junior Title with a 7-5,
6-3 victory over 12th ranked player Anett Kontaveit, of Estonia, at the US Open last week.
Staff is working on Samantha to appear at one of the commission meeting so that we can
recognize her and possibly give her a proclamation.
City Manager Cernech said we are in receipt of correspondence from the Florida League of
Cities that our Catch Kids Club program at Challenger Elementary school was featured in the
Sept/Oct publication as a "Best Practice" which was distributed at their conference in August.
City Manager Cernech reported that Tamarac, Sunrise and Lauderhill Fire Rescue
Departments implemented Automatic Aid Agreements on September 4, 2012. After TS Isaac
Van Schoen, Christine Cajuste, John Doherty and John Engwiller hosted the FEMA and
State follow-up meeting on September 4th and toured some of the damaged areas in
Tamarac. Tamarac Fire Rescue has reported that the Cadet Program is growing and interest
in the program has doubled over the past year as a result of exposure in the community and
their participation in city events.
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City Manager Cernech said that during the month of July the Tamarac Transit Red Route had
an average of 16.1 passengers per hour, the highest ridership since the inception of the
transportation system, and the yellow route had an average 6.1 passengers per hour, which
is also an increase over past ridership.
Upcoming Events: 3rd Annual Play Day is on Thursday, September 27th from 1:30 pm to 3:30
p.m. at Tamarac Park; there will be a Preschool Princess and Brave Lil' Knights event for 1 --
4 year old children on Saturday, September 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the
Community Center; the cost for residents is $10 and non-residents is $12. On Saturday,
September 29th there will be a Dive -In movie at the Caporella Aquatic Center at 8:00 p.m.
featuring the movie "The Lorax", admission is $3.75 for adults and $3.25 for children 17 and
under.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mayor Talabisco opened public participation and the following
individuals spoke: Ellie Petardi, 8200 NW 58th St., spoke about being prepared for hurricane
season and expressed her concern over the height of the water in the canals during Tropical
Storm Isaac; David Reid, 6701 NW 93Id Ave. and William Padilla, 6601 Westwood Blvd. East,
both spoke of an area on Westwood Boulevard East being totally overgrown and an eyesore.
Mr. Reid handed out pictures to the Commission, which are on file in the City Clerk's office.
6. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Talabisco asked Mr. Cernech whether there were any
changes or additions to this morning's Consent Agenda. Mr. Cernech said there were no
changes or additions to this morning's Consent Agenda. Commissioner Bushnell seconded
Commissioner Gomez moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion
passed unanimously (5-0).
a. APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 22, 2012 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
APPROVED
b. TR12230 - AWARD BID 12-19B TO ROOFING CONCEPTS UNLIMITED FOR
REPLACEMENT OF THE COLONY WEST CLUBHOUSE ROOF: A Resolution of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding Bid No. 12-19B to and approving an
Agreement with Roofing Concepts Unlimited/Florida, Inc. for the replacement of the roofing
system at the Colony West Clubhouse Building located at 6800 NW 88th Avenue, in
accordance with Bid No. 12-19B for a contract amount of $174,809, a contingency in an
amount of $26,221 will be added to the project for a total project budget of $201,030;
authorizing an advance of $201,030 from Fund 310 Capital Projects Fund; authorizing an
appropriation of $201,030; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for
an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2012-93
c. TR12231 - AWARD BID NO 12-19B TO FULLCOVER ROOFING FOR ROOF
REPLACEMENT OF THE COLONY WEST MAINTENANCE BUILDING AND GOLF CART
BUILDING: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding
Bid No. 12-19B to and approving an Agreement with Fullcover Roofing Inc. for the
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replacement of the roofing system at the Colony West Maintenance Building and Golf Cart
Building located at 6800 NW 88th Avenue, in accordance with Bid No. 12-19B for a contract
amount of $125,835, a contingency in an amount of $18,875 will be added to the project for a
total project budget of $144,710; authorizing an advance of $144,710 from Fund 310 Capital
Projects Fund; authorizing an appropriation of $144,710; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2012-94
d. TR12235 - EMS MEDICAL DIRECTOR: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of
Tamarac, Florida; awarding the Request for Proposal #12-16R to Nabil El Sanadi, M.D., for
medical direction and supervision of the Tamarac Fire Rescue medical services, for a
minimum of three years at a cost of thirty-six thousand dollars ($36,000) for FY13, thirty-six
thousand dollars ($36,000) for FY14, and thirty-six thousand dollars ($36,000) for FY15, for a
total of one hundred eight thousand dollars for the three year contract, with the right to renew
for two (2) year terms; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an
effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2012-95
e. TR12236 - INSURANCE RENEWAL: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of
Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the renewal of General Liability, Automobile Liability,
Automobile Physical Damage, Workers' Compensation, and Property Lines of coverage with
the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (FMIT) for a one (1) year period beginning October 1,
2012 at a cost of $968,256 and payment of any increase resulting from the annual premium
audit; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2012-96
f. TR12239 - BROWARD BOATING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS: A
Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the
appropriate city officials to submit an application to the Broward County Marine Advisory
Committee and accept an award for Broward Boating Improvement Program Grant Funds in
the event of approval of the application to enhance recreational boating opportunities at
Veteran's Park in the amount of $100,000; providing for a 25% match in local funds in the
amount of $25,000 in the event of approval of the application; providing for acceptance of the
award and execution of documents upon approval; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2012-97
g. TR12240 - STATE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (SERT) SUB -GRANT FUNDS: A
Resolution of the City Commission of The City of Tamarac, Florida, approving and
authorizing the appropriate City Officials to submit an application to the US Department of
Homeland Security through the Florida Department of Emergency Management for Florida
State Emergency Response Team training materials.
RESOLUTION R-2012-98
h. TR12241 - CARDIAC MONITOR / DEFIBRILLATOR GRANT: A Resolution of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida accepting an Emergency Medical Services grant
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in the amount of $22,500 from the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services for a cardiac monitor/defibrillator and authorizing the appropriate City
officials to execute an Agreement for purchase of one (1) LifePak 15 cardiac monitor and
defibrillator with related accessories from Physio-Control, a division of Medtronic, Inc., a sole
source provider not to exceed a total amount of $30,000 in grant funding and City match;
authorizing the disposal of one (1) outdated cardiac monitor and defibrillator; providing for
conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2012-99
i. TR12242 - POWER LOAD STRETCHER SYSTEM GRANT: A Resolution of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida accepting an Emergency Medical Services grant
in the amount of $49,197 from the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services for power load lifting units for hydraulic stretchers and to enter into an
agreement for the purchase of three (3) power load systems from Stryker, a sole source
provider, and associated installation not to exceed a total amount of $64,596 in grant funding
and City match; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date.
RESOLUTION R-2012-100
j. TR12245 - AUTHORIZE ILA WITH BROWARD COUNTY FOR SYSTEM -WIDE NPDES
PERMIT: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida; authorizing
the appropriate City Officials to execute an Interlocal Agreement between Broward County,
the City of Tamarac and twenty-five other municipalities in Broward County to share the
resource burden of the system -wide Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
(MS4) Permit; authorizing the Broward County Environmental Protection and Growth
Management Department (EPGMD) to conduct specific activities under the NPDES Permit;
authorizing annual expenditures for the term of this permit of $11,477.00 for 2012,
$11,764.00 for 2013, $12,058.00 for 2014, and $12,359.00 for 2015; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2012-101
k. TR12246 - BSO LOGISTICS MED SUPPLIES INCREASE: A Resolution of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the Fire Rescue Department to
increase the dollar amount for purchasing fire/medical supplies from Broward County Sheriff's
Office, Fire Rescue Division Logistics Warehouse for the remainder of FY12, in an amount
not to exceed thirty thousand ($30,000.00) dollars; authorizing the appropriate City officials to
execute a Liability Waiver for the purchases; providing for conflicts; providing for severability;
and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2012-102
7. REGULAR AGENDA: There were no Regular Agenda items scheduled for this hearing.
8. ORDINANCE(S) --- FIRST READING:
a. T02260 - AMENDING CHAPTER 11, SECTION 11-8 & CHAPTER 24 OF THE CODE OF
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ORDINANCES: An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, on first
reading amending Chapter 24, "Zoning", Article III, Division 23 entitled "LI-1 Light Industry
District" and Chapter 11, "Landscaping", Section 11-8 entitled "Landscape Requirements by
Zoning District" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tamarac, Florida, providing for
codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date. City Attorney Goren read T02260 by title into the record. Commissioner Gomez
seconded by Commissioner Dressler moved approval of T02260 on first reading.
Community Development Director Bramley gave a brief presentation. Motion passed
unanimously (5-0).
PASSED ON FIRST READING SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Mayor Talabisco asked Mr. Cernech whether there were any additions to Ordinance(s) — First
Reading. Mr. Cernech said as discussed at the Workshop on September 10, 2012, T02263
is being added on Ordinance(s) First Reading as Item 8 (b).
b. T02263 - PROHIBITING THE SALE OR DISPLAY OF SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA AND
BATH SALTS: An Ordinance of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending Part II of the City's
Code of Ordinances ("City Code"), Chapter 13, entitled, "Miscellaneous Offenses", by
creating Section 13-24 to be entitled "Sale or Display of Loose Leaf Granular Incense and Bath
Salts"; providing for definitions; prohibiting the sale of loose leaf granular incense and bath salts;
providing for penalties; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for inclusion in
the code; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read T02263 by title into the
record. Commissioner Dressler seconded Commissioner Bushnell moved to approve
T02263 on first reading. City Attorney Goren gave a brief overview of the ordinance. Motion
passed unanimously (5-0).
PASSED ON FIRST READING SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
9. PUBLIC HEARING(S): There were no Public Hearing items scheduled for this meeting.
10. ORDINANCE(S) — SECOND READINGS:
a. T02258 - AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 2010-14: Motion to adopt an Ordinance of
the City of Tamarac, Florida on second reading amending Ordinance No. 2010-14 (the
"Ordinance"); reaffirming the City of Tamarac's commitment to the Woodlands Community
Neighborhood Improvement District (the "District") established pursuant to the Ordinance and
Section 163.506, F.S.; specifically amending Section 2 of the Ordinance to provide for
expressed consistency with Section 163.506, F.S., and Section 163.514, F.S., as applicable;
providing for recordation; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for
an effective date. City Attorney Goren read T02258 by title into the record. Commissioner
Dressler seconded by Commissioner Gomez moved approval of T02258 on second reading.
Community Development Director Bramley gave a brief presentation. Mayor Talabisco asked
City Attorney Goren if there was a conflict of interest if she and Commissioner Gomez voted
on this item as they are both residents of the Woodlands. City Attorney Goren said there was
no conflict of interest and there was no obligation for them to sign a Voting Conflict form.
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Mayor Talabisco opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the
public hearing.
Motion passed unanimously (5-0).
PASSED ON FIRST READING AUGUST 22, 2012
PASSED ON SECOND READING SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
ORDINANCE 0-2012-19
11. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS): There were no Quasi -Judicial Hearing items scheduled
for this meeting.
12. OTHER
There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Talabisco
adjourned the meeting at 8:35 pm p.m.
Beth Talabisco, Mayor
atricia Teufel, CK
ssistant City Clerk
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