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Home My WebLink About2013-02-25 - City Commission Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2013 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Talabisco called the Workshop of the City Commission to order at 10:03 a.m. on Monday, February 25, 2013 in Conference Room 105, Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321. ROLL CALL: Mayor Beth Talabisco, Vice Mayor Harry Dressler, Commissioner Pamela Bushnell and Commissioner Diane Glasser, were in attendance. ABSENT: Commissioner Patricia Atkins -Grad Also in attendance were City Manager Michael C. Cernech, Assistant City Manager Diane Phillips, Assistant City Attorney Julie Klahr and Interim City Clerk Patricia Teufel. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Mayor Dressler led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Talabisco moved out of the order of the agenda and started with item No. 5 on the Agenda. 5. T02272 - Amending Chapter 24 Entitled "Telecommunications Towers and Antennas": Item No. 8 (a) on Ordinances First Reading: (T02272) Motion to adopt an Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida; on first 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, and providing for an effective date. Assistant City Manager Diane Phillips, Public Services Director Jack Strain and Community Development Director Jennifer Bramley appeared. Assistant City Manager Phillips spoke about what Tamarac's code currently provides and how staff has been working with Crown Castle regarding the proposed installation of the Distributed Antenna System (DAS). Community Development Director Bramley discussed the proposed amendments to Tamarac's Telecommunications ordinance. (A copy of the presentation is on file in the City Clerk's Office). Commissioner Glasser felt they were a safety hazard. There was general discussion regarding the aesthetics of the DAS and general agreement that they were unsightly and staff was asked to see if there were any other types other than the ones that were pictured. Assistant City Manager Phillips, Community Development Director Bramley, Public Services Director Strain and Assistant City Attorney Klahr responded to the many questions and concerns of the Commission. 4. TR12309 - Project Monodose for a Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund: Item 7 No. (a) on the Regular Agenda. (TR12309) A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, recommending approval of Project Monodose for a Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund; recommending Project Monodose as a Qualified Target Industry Business pursuant to Section 288.106, Florida statutes; committing the City to payment of a percentage of the Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund as a local match as required by State Statute; authorizing City Officials to provide a local match or local financial support for the Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund in the form of cash; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Community Development Director Jennifer Page 1 of 3 COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING February 25, 2013 Bramley and Economic Development Manager Ana Zeinieh appeared. Ms. Zeinieh said Project Monodose is a Venezuelan based pharmaceutical manufacturing company that wishes to locate their manufacturing facilities in the Tamarac Commerce Park. This relocation will create 100 new jobs over three years and a $50 million dollar capital investment. All were in agreement that this is an excellent project and will benefit Tamarac greatly. 3. TR12307 - NSP3 Third Amendment to FY 2010/11 Action Plan: Item No. 9 (a) on Public Hearing(s): (TR12307) A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending the Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Program, fiscal year 2010/11 Annual Action Plan tenth program year to provide for a revision of the target areas to include the areas depicted in exhibits "G through X which are attached hereto; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for an effective date. Housing and Neighborhood Program Manager Angela Bauldree appeared and gave a presentation as well as a NSP3 update, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Commissioner Bushnell commented that this is a great project for Tamarac Lakes Section 1. 2. TR12300 - Approval of FY 2013-2015 LHAP: Item No. 9 (b) on Public Hearing(s). (TR12300) A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida approving the Local Housing Assistance Plan as required by the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program Act, sub -sections 420.907-420.9079, Florida Statutes; and rule chapter 67-37, Florida administrative code; authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute any necessary documents and certifications needed by the state; authorizing the submission of the Local Housing Assistance Plan for review and approval by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation; authorizing the appropriate City officials to accept the State of Florida's State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program budget by accepting the fiscal year 2013, 2014, and 2015 allocations of the program funds to be utilized according to the City's Local Housing Assistance Plan and housing delivery goals chart; that the appropriate City officials are hereby authorized to appropriate said funds including any and all subsequent budgetary transfers to be in accordance with proper accounting standards; providing for conflict; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. Housing and Neighborhood Programs Manager Angela Bauldree appeared and said that this is an administrative item as they are required to provide a plan every three years and this will commence July, 2013 thru June, 2015. 1. TR12308 - Wastewater Main Rehabilitation Inflow & Infiltration Project - SAK Construction: Item No. 6 (d) on the Consent Agenda. (TR12308) A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to accept and execute the Agreement Amendment #1, exercising a single year renewal option between the City of Tamarac and SAK Construction, LLC, utilizing Choice Facility Partners (CFP) Contract #10/039MP-01 for an amount not to exceed $1,600,000.00 for the FY13 Wastewater Main Rehabilitation Inflow and Infiltration Project; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to administer the contract; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Public Services Director Jack Strain, Renee Mathews of Mathews Consulting and Purchasing/Contracts Manager Keith Glatz appeared. Public Services Director Strain gave a brief introduction and Ms. Mathews gave a presentation a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. There was a discussion on the Return on Investment (ROI) Analysis for (4) 1/1 Abatement Options and staff responded to questions from the Commission. Page 2 of 3 COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING February 25, 2013 6. Discussion Regarding Transportation Route Changes: Parks & Recreation Director Greg Warner, Social Services Supervisor Rose Cure-Persad and Community Services Manager Dania Maldonado appeared. Parks & Recreation Director Warner gave a brief introduction and Ms. Maldonado discussed the proposed changes, terms of the Agreement with Broward County, ridership and the reasons for modifying the routes. Ms. Cure-Persad gave an overview of the red and yellow route modifications and the benefits that would be derived from the modifications. Parks & Recreation Director Warner commended Ms. Maldonado, Ms. Cure-Persad and the drivers for making the modifications. There was discussion regarding providing transportation for veterans to the VA facility on Commercial Boulevard. Commissioner Glasser suggested that staff contact Congressman Deutch as he is very involved with the VA. There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Talabisco adjourned the meeting at 12:31 p.m. K � �a-4 Patricia Teufel MC Interim City Clerk -T A MA STPB�"`SNED •� � m �gg3 Page 3 of 3 COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING February 25, 2013