HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-02-26 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2014
CALL TO
ORDER:
9:01 a.m. on
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 in City Commission
Chambers,
Tamarac
City
Hall,
7525
NW
88th Avenue,
Tamarac,
FL
33321.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Harry Dressler, Vice Mayor Michelle J. Gomez, Commissioner Pamela
Bushnell and Commissioner Diane Glasser were in attendance.
Also in attendance were City Manager Michael Cernech, City Attorney Samuel Goren and
City Clerk Patricia TeufeL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Dressler led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor Harry Dressler proclaiming Captain Chris Dixon
as "2014 Firefighter of the Year". (Requested by Fire Chief Mike Burton)
b. Presentation of a
Proclamation by Mayor
Harry Dressler proclaiming the
month of March
2014 as "Purchasing
Month". (Requested by
Purchasing/Contracts Manager
Keith Glatz)
c. Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor Harry Dressler proclaiming the month of March
2014 as "Florida Bike Month". (Requested by Parks & Recreation Director Greg Warner)
d. Presentation by Mayor Harry Dressler of Employee Service Awards:
5 - Year Awards:
Carolyn Parnell, Records Clerk, City Clerk; Jean Antoine, Building Maintenance Technician,
Public Services; Daniel Moore, Groundskeeper Crewleader, Public Services; Orlando Torres,
Customer Service Representative PT, Parks & Recreation
10 - Year Awards: Kevin Gjertsen, Firefighter Paramedic, Fire Rescue; Daniel Gutierrez,
Lieutenant Paramedic, Fire Rescue; Frank Campo, Aquatic Spray Technician, Public
Services
20 - Year Award: Myrna Beltre, Systems Coordinator, Public Services
25 - Year Awards: Barbara London, Administrative Coordinator, Public Services; Jeffrey
Arillo, Engineering Construction Inspector/Plans Examiner, Public Services
2. CITY COMMISSION REPORTS:
a. Commissioner Bushnell: Attended the ADRC Luncheon and Fashion Show on February
14th; the Tamarac Chamber of Commerce luncheon at BSO and two Broward League of
Cities Ethics Task Force meetings. Commissioner Bushnell said there is no report yet but
great strides were made at the last meeting. Commissioner Bushnell said the Task Force
and the County are interested in working together on the issues. Commissioner Bushnell
commented that there were some excellent candidates that were interviewed for the District 4
vacancy yesterday and additional interviews would be conducted later today.
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b. Vice Mayor Gomez: Attended several HOA and COA meetings; the Kiwanis bowling fund
raiser and the Broward League of Cities Legislative Workshop. Vice Mayor Gomez said that
Relay for Life will be hosting a bowling tournament on March 8t" and invited everyone to
attend. Vice Mayor Gomez noted that the "Coffee with the Vice Mayor" event on February
13t" was well attended and invited people to join her at the Woodlands Section 1 Clubhouse
on Saturday, March 1st from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for the next event.
c. Commissioner Glasser: Attended the ADRC Luncheon and Fashion show on February 14tn
and said everyone had a great time. Commissioner Glasser announced the reconstruction of
the Cabaret Room at Kings Point was finished and invited everyone to attend the grand re-
opening on March 3rd at noon.
d. Mayor Dressler: Attended the Resource Recovery Board Mediation and the Broward
League of Cities Board of Directors Meeting where they talked about issues regarding the
Ethics Committee and said he will provide the Commission with an update at a later date.
Vice Mayor
Gomez added
that she
also attended the HOA Seminar that was hosted by
Housing
and
Neighborhood
Programs
Manager
Bauldree.
3. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: Reported he and Commissioner Bushnell attended the Ethics
Task Force meeting this past Monday and there were two speakers that added great
dimension to the conversation and the end result is a Motion forthcoming to the Broward
League on March 6th essentially supporting the collaboration between the County and the
League regarding potential revisions and suggested changes to the Ethics Code. City
Attorney Goren said there was a County Liaison on behalf of Bertha Henry who made a
specific set of comments embracing the issue of collaboration.
City Attorney Goren said Mayor Dressler was the designee from the Tamarac Commission
for the Resource Recovery Board litigation mediation and there was a productive exchange
with the county and the various cities. There will be another meeting scheduled for early
March and it looks like this is moving in the right direction.
City Attorney Goren said there is an issue regarding outdoor fire arm ranges that the League
has promoted a discussion over the last few weeks. City Attorney Goren said he received a
fax yesterday from Sunrise Mayor Ryan regarding Attorney General Pam Bondi response to
his request for an Opinion regarding local governmental rights to regulate such activities.
Several years ago there was a statute that essentially pre-empted in total the issue of the
regulation of fire arms in the State of Florida, including many local regulations. Tamarac
repealed any local laws that might have been in conflict with the statute. AG Bondi responded
that the AG's office would not respond to Mayor Ryan's request due to the pending case in
Palm Beach County.. City Attorney Goren said we will have to wait to see what happens with
the pending Palm Beach County Case and added that Tamarac is in compliance as the City
is doing what is required by the statute.
Mayor Dressler said the next mediation meeting for the Resource
Litigation has been scheduled for March 12th. City Attorney said the
date was reserved earlier and there will be more conversation.
Recover Board Asset
good news is that the
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4. CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Cernech reported that open enrollment for the
NSP3 Acquired and Renovated Properties started on February 24th and will remain open
through March 12th. Anyone interested in purchasing one of the City's 5 NSP Renovated
Homes is encouraged to submit an application by March 12th to the Community Development
Office in Room 206 at City Hall.
Upcoming Events: The pool at Caporella Aquatic Center will reopen to the public on March
1 St, however, the spray ground will be closed as it is being refurbished; the Movie in the Park
th
on Friday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sports Complex will feature the movie Cloudy With a
Chance of Meatballs 2 and a Bike Rodeo for children will be held on Saturday, March 22nd
from 10:00 —11:30 a.m. at the Community Center.
Past Events:
The Teen Summit held
on Saturday, February
22nd had 85 teens participate
and the
topics
focused on self-esteem,
peer pressure,
bullying
and
overcoming obstacles.
Public
Services
has announced that
the construction of the
Veteran's Park Boat Dock and
Picnic
Shelters
Project is scheduled
to start this month
with
a estimated
completion date in
December 2014.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mayor Dressler opened Public Participation and the following
individual spoke: Stanley Kravitz, 10466 E. Clairmont Circle, spoke about trees in the parking
lot causing a problem with cars that are parked in the lot. City Manager Cernech asked Mr.
Kravitz to speak with either Public Services Director Strain or Community Development
Director Calloway for a possible solution. With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Dressler
closed public participation.
Mayor Dressler commented that people on boards adhere to Roberts Rules of Procedure and
said that he will only address his colleagues by their title as it is proper procedure and
provides dignity. Mayor Dressler added that anyone wishing to address any member of the
Commission must do it through the Mayor.
6. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Dressler asked City Manager Cernech if there were any
changes/additions to the Consent Agenda and City Manager Cernech said there were no
changes/additions to the Consent Agenda. Vice Mayor Gomez seconded by Commissioner
Bushnell moved approval of the Consent Agenda as presented.
a. Approval of the February 12, 2014 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - APPROVED
b. TR12458 - BSO 2013 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG): A Resolution of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the memorandum of understanding
between the City of Tamarac and the Broward Sheriff's Office for the 2013 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG); authorizing the appropriate City Officials to
execute the memorandum of understanding; authorizing the Broward Sheriff's Office to
continue to serve as the lead agency providing for the administration of the 2013 Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG); providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2014-18
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c. TR12454 - Rehabilitation of Pump Stations 8 & 11: A Resolution of the City Commission of
the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding Bid No. 13-03B to T.L.C. Diversified, Inc., and
authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute the agreement between the City of
Tamarac and T.L.C. Diversified, Inc., for a contract amount of $284,838.00 for the Pump
Stations 8 and 11 Rehabilitation Project; a contingency in the amount of $28,483.00 will be
added to the project account for a total project budget of $313,321 .00; authorizing an
expenditure in the amount of $313,321.00 from the appropriate accounts; providing for
conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2014-19
d. TR12457 - ING Life Insurance And Annuity Company: A Resolution of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City officials to
execute agreements with ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company to provide a 457
Deferred Compensation Plan and a 401(A) Retirement Plan, adopting Plan documents;
providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2014-20
7. REGULAR AGENDA: There were no Regular Agenda items scheduled for this meeting.
8. ORDINANCE(S) -FIRST READING:
a. T02294 - Code Amendment - Noise Ordinance: An Ordinance of the City Commission of
the City of Tamarac, Florida amending Chapter 9, Article III of the City's Code of Ordinances,
entitled "Noise" by specifically amending Section 9-86 entitled "Generally", amending Section
9-87 entitled "Prohibited Acts Enumerated", amending Section 9-88 entitled "Exemptions",
amending Section 9-90 entitled "Hours of Operation Outdoor Amusements", amending
Section 9-91 entitled "Noisy Businesses, Work, etc., generally", amending Section 9-92
entitled "Same Filling Stations", creating Section 9-94 to be entitled "Measurement of
Noise", creating Section 9-95 to be entitled "Enforcement"; providing for codification;
providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City
Attorney Goren read T02294 by title into the record. Commissioner Glasser seconded by
Vice Mayor Gomez moved approval of TO 2294 on first reading. City Attorney Goren said the
revisions to the ordinance that were requested at the Workshop on Monday have been made
and a copy of the revised Ordinance is .on the dais before the Commission Members. Motion
passed unanimously (4-0).
PASSED ON FIRST READING FEBRUARY 26, 2014
b.T02298 - General Employees' Pension Plan Amendment: An Ordinance of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida; amending Chapter 16, Pension and Retirement,
Article III, Employees' Pension Plan, providing for compliance with the Internal Revenue
Code; providing for a savings clause; providing for severability providing rovidin for codification and
providing for an effective date. Vice Mayor Gomez seconded by Commissioner Glasser
moved approval of TO 2298 on first reading. Attorney Goren read T02298 by title into the
record. Human Resources Director Swanson gave an overview of the amendments to the
Pension Ordinance and said this is necessary in order to comply with IRS Regulations.
Motion passed unanimously (4-0).
PASSED ON FIRST READING FEBRUARY 26, 2014
9. PUBLIC HEARING(S): There were no Public Hearing items scheduled for this meeting.
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10. ORDINANCE(S) -SECOND READING:
a. T02293 - Tamarac Village Community Development District: An Ordinance of the City of
Tamarac, Florida establishing the Tamarac Village Community Development District; making
certain findings regarding the district; describing the external boundaries of the district;
naming five persons designated to be the initial members of the board of supervisors;
providing for severability; providing for conflicts; and providing an effective date. Attorney
Goren read T02293 by title into the record. Vice Mayor Gomez seconded by Commissioner
Bushnell moved approval of TO 2293 on second reading. Financial Services Director Mason
gave a presentation, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Dressler opened the Public Hearing and Stewart Webster, 7900 Colony Circle So.,
asked for a timeline for the CDD and Mayor Dressler suggested he speak with Financial
Services Director Mason. With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Dressler closed the
Public Hearing. Financial Services Director Mason responded to a few questions from the
Commission. Mayor Dressler spoke about funding mechanisms for the infrastructure. Motion
passed unanimously (4-0).
PASSED ON FIRST READING JANUARY 22, 2014
PASSED ON SECOND READING FEBRUARY 26, 2014
ORDINANCE NO.0-2014-01
11. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S): There were no Quasi -Judicial items scheduled for this
meeting.
12. OTHER:
Mayor Dressler said
there will be a
Special Commission
Meeting this afternoon at 1:00 p.m.
in Conference
Room
105
to conduct
additional
interviews
for the
District
4 vacancy.
There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Dressler
adjourned the meeting at 10:15 a.m.
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of TAM
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