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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-03-11 - City Commission Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2013 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Talabisco called the Workshop of the City Commission to order at 10:03 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2013 in Conference Room 105, Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321. ROLL CALL: Mayor Beth Talabisco, Commissioner Pamela Bushnell, Commissioner Patricia Atkins -Grad and Commissioner Diane Glasser were in attendance. ABSENT: Vice Mayor Harry Dressler Also in attendance were City Manager Michael C. Cernech, Assistant City Attorney Julie Klahr and Interim City Clerk Patricia Teufel. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Beth Talabisco led the Pledge of Allegiance. At the request of Community Development Director Jennifer Bramley, Mayor Talabisco moved out of the order of the agenda starting with item No. 2 and then taking up Item No. 1 on the Agenda. 2. TR12311- Caporella Park Public Art Project: Item No. 6 (b) on the Consent Agenda. (TR12311) A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the Public Art Proposal and Concept by Mary Ann Baker to be placed at Caporella Park; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for an effective date. 1. Public Art Update - Community Development Director Jennifer Bramley and Tamarac Public Art Committee Vice Chairperson Tobey Archer appeared. Community Development Director Bramley gave a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Community Development Director Bramley spoke about the time line for the project, described the pier and bridge panels and the playground fence and gate panels. Mayor Talabisco asked what will happen to the old playground equipment as it might be something that could be donated for reuse and Parks & Recreation Director Warner said he will look into whether or not it could be reused as it all depends on the condition of the equipment after removal. Community Development Director Bramley and Ms. Archer gave detailed descriptions for the 501h Anniversary Time Capsule and the 9/11 Memorial and responded to questions from the Commission. Community Development Director Bramley said we currently have an RFP out for a Public Art Consultant as going through the Call to Artists process is arduous and having a consultant will simplify the process and allow us to obtain more public art. The consultant will be responsible for placing three pieces of public art in 18 months; develop a brochure and web site to promote the public art we currently have; obtain appraisals for all pieces for insurance purposes and update the Public Art Master Plan. Mayor Talabisco confirmed that the fee for the consultant would be coming out of the funds that developers are required to commit to public art when permits are pulled. There was a discussion regarding contacting the Broward County Cultural Council and Art Serve to help promote Tamarac's public art program. 3. Discussion Regarding Capital Improvement Revenue Bond, Series 2005 Refunding Opportunity Discussion Regarding Capital Improvement Revenue Bond, Series 2005 Refunding Opportunity. Financial Services Director Mark Mason appeared and gave a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Financial Services Director Mason said Tamarac has taken Page 1 of 2 COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING March 11, 2013 advantage of low interest rates in the past and this is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of low interest rates now. Financial Services Director Mason said that Fitch just recently kept our rating at AA- on this which allows us to get out into the market place with a lower rate. City Manager Cernech said that staff has pledged that every time we have an opportunity to reduce our expenditures and reduce costs, we would bring it to the Mayor and Commission and this is an example of staff continuing to do this. Financial Services Director Mason said Jeff Larson, Larson Consulting Services, LLC, had wanted to be here this morning but was unable to attend and sends his regards. 4. T02272 - Amending Chapter 24 entitled "Telecommunications Towers and Antennas" Item No. 11 (a) Ordinances - Second Reading: Motion to adopt an Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida; on second reading amending Article IX, Chapter 24 entitled "Telecommunications Towers and Antennas" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tamarac, Florida, as amended, and to regulate personal wireless service facilities in the public rights -of - way; containing a repealer provision; a severability clause; providing for codification; providing for conflicts and providing for an effective date. Community Development Director Jennifer Bramley and Public Services Director Jack Strain appeared. Community Development Director Bramley said this ordinance passed on first reading on February 27, 2013 and on February 26, 2013 Tamarac received correspondence from Crown Castle and PCIA with concerns regarding the proposed ordinance. Staff has gone over the concerns and feels they need additional time to do further research and asked that the Commission extend the Rezoning in Progress for an additional 60 days allowing staff to consider the concerns of Crown Castle and PCIA. Assistant City Attorney Klahr said there will be a resolution for consideration at the meeting on Wednesday evening which will extend the Zoning in Progress and when T02272 comes up for consideration on second reading it will be tabled and will come back at a future date for first reading again. 5. Update on 50th Anniversary Celebrations: Parks & Recreation Director Greg Warner and Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Linda Probert appeared and gave a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Parks & Recreation Director Warner went over the successes of past events and Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Probert went over upcoming events. All were in agreement that we need to do everything we can to get the information out to people regarding the upcoming concert and the availability of shuttle buses from the Community Center and City Hall. Assistant Parks & Recreation Director gave detailed information on how all the 501n Anniversary events will be promoted. Mayor Talabisco asked for display boards to be placed at the Woodlands County Club and Colony West Golf Club and Commissioners Glasser and Bushnell asked for flyers to distribute at events they attend. Parks & Recreation Director Warner said he will get everyone information for distribution. There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Talabisco adjourned the meeting at 10:44 a.m. `�--k OF TAMq ...,y /, Patricia Teufel, Cl A, C' Interim City Clerk HED __ • ESTAB�ts _a) 1g63 O' SEAL O`: Page 2 of 2 COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING March 11, 2013