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Home My WebLink About2013-06-24 - City Commission Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2013 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Beth Talabisco called the Workshop of the City Commission to order at 9:32 a.m. on Monday, June 24, 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 Patricia Atkins -Grad, Commissioner Diane Glasser and Commissioner Pamela Bushnell were in attendance. Also in attendance were City Manager Michael C. Cernech, Assistant City Attorney Jacob Horowitz and Interim City Clerk Patricia Teufel. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Atkins -Grad led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. Levy Update: Timothy Harper and Laura R. H. Corry of South Florida Water Management District appeared. Mr. Harper gave a short presentation (a copy is on file in the City Clerk's Office) and responded to a few questions from the Commission. Public Services Director Strain responded to concerns of possible flooding in the western portion of Tamarac. Laura R.H. Coory, Intergovernmental Representative, Government and Community Affairs Section of the South Florida Water Management District introduced herself to the Commission, advised that she is replacing Carole Morris and said if there were any questions asked the Commission to contact her. 2. Update on Building Code Violations: Chief Building Official/Director Claudio Grande appeared and gave an extensive presentation (a copy is on file in the City Clerk's Office) and an explanation of the Building Code Violation process. Chief Building Official/Director Grande answered questions and concerns from the Commission. There was a discussion regarding getting information to residents about what requires permitting and informing residents that the reason we require permits and inspections is to protect residents. 3. TR12355 - Resolution Authorizing the Use of the Agreement Between Southwest Ranches and Sun -Bergeron for Recycling Processing Services: Item No. 6 (d) on the Consent Agenda. (TR12355) A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving an Agreement with Sun -Bergeron Solid Waste Services Joint Venture providing for Recyclable Material Processing Services utilizing the Agreement between Southwest Ranches and Sun - Bergeron Solid Waste Services Joint Venture; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute said Agreement and take all steps necessary to effectuate the intent of the Resolution; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Public Services Director Jack Strain, Budget\Contracts Manager Troy Gies and Purchasing/Contracts Manager Keith Glatz appeared. Public Services Director Strain said the reason that we are doing this is because our ILA with the Resource Recovery Board expires in two weeks. Budget/Contracts Manager Gies gave a presentation (a copy is on file in the City Clerk's Office) and gave a brief history of Recycling Services in Tamarac and a Summary of the Agreement and discussed estimated revenue. Mr. Gies explained that with the "Most Favored Nation Clause" if another contract is awarded and has a better rate, we will benefit from that rate and also explained the revenue share calculation. Public Services Page 1 of 3 COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING June 24, 2013 Director Strain said this agreement provides a substantial jump in revenue for Tamarac. Messrs. Strain, Gies and Glatz responded to questions from the Commission. There was a general discussion regarding the impending litigation against Broward County regarding the distribution of assets due to the dissolution of the Resource Recovery Board. Assistant City Attorney Horowitz said staff will be presenting a draft resolution at Wednesday's meeting with regards to Tamarac joining in the pending litigation. Mayor Talabisco called for a recess of the workshop at 11:27 a.m. and reconvened the meeting at 11:40 a.m. with all present as before. 4. TO2283 - Temporary Housing Ordinance: Item 8 (a) on Ordinances - First Reading: (TO2283) Motion to adopt an ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, on first reading amending Chapter 5, entitled "Buildings and Building Regulations," of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances by adopting a new article XII, entitled, "Emergency Temporary Housing," to provide for the use of temporary housing during declared housing emergencies; providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for an effective date. Community Development Director Jennifer Bramley, Chief Building Director Claudio Grande and Housing and Neighborhood Programs Manager Angela Bauldree appeared. Housing and Neighborhood Programs Manager Bauldree gave a brief presentation and discussed the benefits of enabling the Temporary Housing Ordinance. This Ordinance will allow the placement of Building Department approved structures on a temporary basis in defined areas following a disaster. There was a discussion regarding time frames, inspections and other requirements. There was also a discussion on how the information regarding temporary housing would be disseminated to the public after a disaster. Community Development Director Bramley, Chief Building Official Grande, Fire Chief Burton and Housing and Neighborhood Programs Manager Bauldree addressed questions and concerns from the Commission. 5. TR12348 - Tamarac Recreation Leases: Item 6 (b) on the Consent Agenda. (TR12348) A Resolution by the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, finding declaring its intent to enter an agreement with Tamarac Enterprises, Inc., the Behring Foundation, Tems Association, Inc., Tamarac Lakes North Association, Inc. and Tamarac Lakes South Civic Association, Inc., to deed and release any interest the City might have had in the recreational facilities and properties, in order to give effect to the city's prior resolution numbers R-71-12, R-77-177, R- 77-187 and R-93-50 to rescind, cancel and terminate any rights and obligations of the City pursuant to the deed restrictions pertaining to Sections 1 and 2 of Tamarac Lakes, the indenture of mortgage, and the agreement dated January 3, 1967, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein; directing the appropriate City officials to take any and all action necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution; providing for conflicts; providing for severability and providing for an effective date. Community Development Director Jennifer Bramley appeared, gave a brief presentation and responded to a few questions from the Commission. Public Services Director Strain said that staff will be making a presentation on Item No. 6 - TR12352 and Item No. 7 - TR12354 together as they are companion items. 6. TR12352 - Resolution Approving the Award for RFP No. 13-11 R to SAIC for Disaster Debris Monitoring Services Item No. 6 (e) on the Consent Agenda. (TR12352) A Resolution of the city Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the award for RFP no. 13- Page 2 of 3 COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING June 24, 2013 11 R to Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) for Disaster Debris Monitoring Services; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute an Agreement with SAIC for -- Disaster Debris Monitoring Services; providing for conflicts, providing for severability; providing for an effective date. 7. TR12354 - Resolution Approving the Award of RFP No. 13-10R to Ashbritt, Inc. and Crowder Gulf Joint Venture, Inc. for Disaster Debris Removal and Disposal Services Item No. 6 (c) on the Consent Agenda. (TR12354) A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the Award of RFP No. 13-1OR to Ashbritt, Inc. and Crowder Gulf Joint Venture, Inc. for Disaster Debris Removal and Disposal Services; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute Agreements with Ashbritt, Inc. and Crowder Gulf Joint Venture, Inc. for Disaster Debris Removal and Disposal Services; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for an effective date. Public Services Director Jack Strain, Budget/Contracts Manager Troy Gies and Purchasing Contracts Manager Keith Glatz appeared. Budget/Contracts Manager Gies gave a presentation (a copy is on file in the City Clerk's Office) and responded to a few questions from the Commission. City Manager Cernech 'reported that there is a vacant piece of property on 108th Terrace that has been assessed municipal liens over $200,000. It is the intention of the City to foreclose on our municipal liens pending any objections from the Commission. The Commission was in agreement for staff to move forward with foreclosure proceedings against the property. There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Talabisco adjourned the meeting at 12:55 p.m. 1_� Patricia Teufel Interim City i AC ��t�iii►rri k of TAm Iq ESTABLISHED- T 1963 ' C _ f®tom'• SEAL O• /'//, COUN'�I/11111110\\�`�� Page 3 of 3 COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING June 24, 2013