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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-05-14 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2014 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Harry Dressler called the Regular Commission Meeting of the City of Tamarac to order at 7:01 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 in City Commission Chambers, Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88t" Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321. ROLL CALL: Mayor Harry Dressler, Vice Mayor Michelle J. Gomez, Commissioner Pamela Bushnell, Commissioner Diane Glasser and Commissioner Debra Placko were in attendance. Also in attendance were City Manager Michael Cernech, City Attorney Samuel S. Goren and City Clerk Patricia Teufel. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Dressler led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: a. State of the City Address by Mayor Harry Dressler: Mayor Dressler gave the State of the City Address, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein. b. Presentation by Mayor Harry Dressler of Certificates of Graduation to the seventh Graduating Class of Tamarac University - May ' 2014: Wanda Adams, Olga Baken, Carol Cupo, Ronald Cupo, Robert Emery, Jerald Faden, Sheila Fogelsanger, Carmen Goehrig, Larry Goehrig, Nasheema Harvey, Laura Karpaviciute, Alfred Keller, Peter Mason, Valerie Miller, Janie Morris, Donna Lou Pett, Dina Queen, Irving Silverman, Gilbert Tabakin, Geoffrey VanAllen, Stewart Jackson Webster and Veronica Wilcoxson. c. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Harry Dressler proclaiming the week of May 12 - 18, 2014 as "National Salvation Army Week". (Requested by Vice Mayor Michelle J. Gomez) d. Proclamation commending the South Florida Manufacturers Association (Requested by Vice Mayor Michelle Gomez) Mayor Dressler moved out of the order of the agenda to take up Item Nos. 9 (a), 11 (a) and 11 (b). Vice Mayor Gomez seconded by Commissioner Bushnell moved approval to move out of the order of the agenda and take up item nos. 9 (a), 11 (a) and 11 (b). Motion passed unanimously (5-0). City Attorney Goren said that during the course of the workshop on Monday it was discovered that item 9 (a), TR12321 the Woodmont Development Agreement that is on the agenda for consideration this evening, it was determined that the documents should have been done by ordinance and not resolution and this document is a driver for the LUPA and Rezoning. There are two separate motions that will be required this evening: 1) to hold a public hearing on all three items and defer all three items to June 25th at 7:00 p.m. in Commission Chambers.- City Attorney Goren said because of a technical deficiency revealed on Monday we will need to open the public hearings solely for the purpose to reset these items by separate motion to a time certain which is June 25th. Commissioner Bushnell seconded by Vice Mayor Gomez moved to open the public hearing. Motion passed unanimously (5-0). City Attorney Goren said the next motion will be essentially to take items 9 (a), 11 (a) and 11 (b) and defer them to the June 25"' meeting. Vice Mayor Gomez seconded by Commissioner Page 1 of 6 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING May 14, 2014 Glasser moved to defer items 9 (a), 11 (a) and 11 (b) to the June 25th meeting. Motion passed unanimously (5-0). City Attorney Goren said there will be one more Motion to close the public hearing and transition back into the regular order of the agenda. Commissioner Placko seconded by Commissioner Glasser moved to close the public hearing and transition back into the regular order of the agenda. Motion passed unanimously (5-0). City Attorney Goren thanked the Commission for their courtesies regarding the deferral of the items to June 25tn 2. CITY COMMISSION REPORTS: a. Commissioner Bushnell: Commissioner Bushnell wished Commissioner Glasser a Happy Birthday and congratulated the TU graduates and said she would send out an email regarding the Pot Luck Dinner for TU graduates. Commissioner Bushnell attended the Central Park groundbreaking ceremony; ribbon cutting ceremonies for the new playgrounds at Caporella Park and the Sports Complex; the Art Studio for Janet Gold and Tobey Archer; District 2,3 & 4 Neighborhood Meetings; Spring Swim Bash and CERT drill for mock disasters. b. Vice Mayor Gomez: Vice Mayor Gomez congratulated the TU and commented that 10 students were from District 2. Vice Mayor Gomez said the District 2 Neighborhood meeting was very well attended. Vice Mayor Gomez attended the HOA Liaison Seminar last evening, was unable to attend the PAROT Golf Tournament on May 6th and invited people to the Relay -for -Life event on Friday evening at Millennium Middle School. c. Commissioner Glasser: Commissioner Glasser said she also attended many of the events already mention by her Colleagues. Commissioner Glasser attended the University Hospital Board Meeting and spoke about the Helipad project and complimented Commissioner Placko for her first District meeting. d. Commissioner Placko: Commissioner Placko said the District 4 meeting was very well attended and thanked everyone involved and encouraged people to attend the Concert in the Park at Colony West Country Club. Commissioner Placko spoke of an event in her neighborhood concerning a recent pipe break and the crew that came out to fix the break and how their response in cleaning up and repairing a driveway that was badly stained was very courteous and professional. e. Mayor Dressler: Mayor Dressler commented that there is an ongoing involvement between the Mayor and Commission in the city of Tamarac. The Commission members all play a different role and there is an immense amount of work the people do not see. Mayor Dressler added that he is proud of the level of philanthropic endeavors from all the volunteers in Tamarac. 3. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: City Attorney Goren said his office will be providing the Commission with a legislative update on the recent legislative session in Tallahassee at the next meeting. City Attorney Goren thanked the Commission for their professional courtesies regarding the deferred items on the Woodmont project. 4. CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Cernech advised that the state legislature has approved $300,000 in funding towards stormwater infrastructure improvements for Tamarac Page 2 of 6 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING May 14, 2014 Village and that the city of Tamarac has for the fifth year in a row earned the "Playful City" designation. The Financial Services department has advised that the City received notice that it has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by GFOA for the Biennial budget for FY 14/15 for the 17th consecutive year. Human Resources reports that Tamarac is amongst a select group of employers in the US that were recently recognized as Platinum Level recipients of the American Heart Association's Fit -Friendly Worksites Recognition Program. Parks and Recreation reports that May is Older Americans Month and there will be an Older Americans Healthy Lifestyle Meet and Greet on Wednesday, May 21 St at 10:00 a.m. at the Community Center and participants need to call 954-597-3635 to register as space is limited. The Spring Swim Bash held on May 3rd had over 400 attendees and the Concert in the Park held on Friday April 25th had more than 1,000 attendees. The next concert is in partnership with Colony West Golf Club on May 23rd from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at Veterans' Park on Monday, May 26th at 10:30 a.m. Public Services reports that the Household Hazardous Waste & Electronic Drop Off Event held on May 3rd was successful with 319 people dropping off 8.4 tons of hazardous waste and electronics 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mayor Dressler opened Public Participation and the following individuals spoke: Peter Mason, Executive Director of the Tamarac Chamber of Commerce, 11620 NW 2nd Dr., Coral Springs gave an update on recent Chamber events and future events;. Jim Moyer, Salvation Army, thanked the Commission for the proclamation and Vice Mayor Gomez for her support; advised that there are 2,766 homeless people in Broward County, half are women and 229 are veterans and invited people to attend an upcoming event on May 23rd Lisa Haden 8585 Jay Drive expressed concern with homes in POD E Y � � Y � p being too close to houses in Shangri-La; Frank Goldberg; 7550 NW 79th Ave., had questions regarding public participation procedures during the Special Meeting regarding the Woodmont Developer's Agreement, LUPA and rezoning items. 6. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Dressler asked City Manager Cernech if there were any additions/changes to the Consent Agenda. City Manager Cernech said that the Resolution for TR12480 item 6 (k) on the Consent Agenda has been revised to correct a scrivener's error to reflect that seventeen (17) shelters have been installed to date instead of sixteen (16). Vice Mayor Gomez seconded by Commissioner Placko moved to add TR12480 to the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion passed unanimously (5-0). Vice Mayor Gomez seconded by Commissioner Glasser moved approval of the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion passed unanimously (5-0). a. Approval of the April 23, 2014 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes — APPROVED b. TR12472 -Local Option Gas Tax: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida authorizing the appropriate city officials to execute the 2014 Amendment to Interlocal agreement between Broward County and City of Tamarac providing for division and distribution of the proceeds of the local option gas tax imposed by the Broward County Local Option Gas Tax Ordinance; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2014-41 Page 3 of 6 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING May 14, 2014 c. TR12473 - Additional Gas Tax: A resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida authorizing the appropriate city officials to execute the 2014 Amendment to Interlocal agreement between Broward County and City of Tamarac providing for division and distribution of the proceeds from the Broward County Additional Local Option Gas Tax on Motor Fuel Ordinance; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2014-42 d. TR12474 - Fifth Cent Local Gas Tax Option: A resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida authorizing the appropriate city officials to execute the 2014 Amendment to Interlocal agreement between Broward County and City of Tamarac providing for division and distribution of the proceeds from the Broward County Fifth Cent Additional Local Option Gas Tax on Motor Fuel for Transit; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2014-43 e. TR12482 - Funding Agreement between the City of Tamarac & the Tamarac Village CDD: A Resolution by the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida approving the funding agreement between the Tamarac Village Community Development District and the City of Tamarac; authorizing the Mayor to execute the funding agreement; providing for conflicts; providing for severability and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2014-44 f. TR12483 Project Administration Agreement between the City of Tamarac & the Tamarac Village CDD: A Resolution by the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida approving the Agreement for Project Administration Services between the Tamarac Village Community Development District and the City of Tamarac; authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement for Project Administration Services; providing for conflicts; providing for severability and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2014-45 g. TR12484 -Third Amendment to the BSO Agreement: A Resolution by the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida approving the Third Amendment to the Law Enforcement Services Agreement between the City of Tamarac and the Broward Sheriff's Office; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute the Third Amendment to the agreement for Police Services; providing for conflicts; providing for severability and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2014-46 h. TR12486 - Approve ILA with Broward County for Keep Broward Beautiful / Adopt -a -Street Program: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Tamarac and Broward County for the Keep Broward Beautiful Program; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2014-47 i. TR12490 - Authorize the execution of Task Authorization No. 14-11 E with Mathews Consulting Inc. to provide professional engineering and permitting services for the Tamarac Village Project: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving execution of Task Authorization No. 014-11 E with Mathews Consulting, Inc. to Page 4 of 6 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING May 14, 2014 provide Professional Engineering Services for the design and permitting of the Tamarac Village Project, in accordance with The City's Continuing Service Agreement as authorized by Resolution R-2011-87; authorizing an expenditure for said purpose in an amount not to exceed $631,471.00; authorizing an appropriation of $631,471.00; providing for conflict; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2014-48 j. TR12493 - Legislative Aide Appointment of Joseph P. Darrol: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, appointing Joseph P. Darrol as Legislative Aide to Vice Mayor Michelle J. Gomez; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing for an Effective Date. RESOLUTION R-2014-49 k. TR12480 - Bus Shelter Maintenance Agreement: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida approving the Agreement between Broward County and the City of Tamarac for the maintenance of bus shelters in conjunction with the Broward County Bus Shelter Grant Program; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2014-50 7. REGULAR AGENDA: There were no Regular Agenda items scheduled for this meeting. 8. ORDINANCE(S) -FIRST READING: There were no Ordinance(s) First Reading scheduled for this meeting. 9. PUBLIC HEARING(S): a. TR12321 - Woodmont Development Agreement: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the Mayor, Vice -Mayor, or City Manager of the City of Tamarac, Florida, on behalf of the City, to execute and to otherwise enter into a Development Agreement between the City of Tamarac and Woodmont Country Club, Inc., for the development of property located within the Woodmont Plat, as recorded in Plat Book 88, Page 20, of the public records of Broward County, Florida, and as more fully described in the Development Agreement which is attached hereto; authorizing the City Manager to do all things necessary to carry out the aims of this resolution; providing for conflicts; providing for an effective date. ITEM DEFERRED TO THE JUNE 259 2014 SPECIAL MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. 10. ORDINANCE(S) -SECOND READING: There were no Ordinance(s) Second Reading scheduled for this hearing. 11.QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S): a. T02274 - Woodmont Land Use Plan Amendment: An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, adopting an Amendment to the City of Tamarac Comprehensive Plan in accordance with Chapter 163, specifically Section 163.3184 of the Florida State Statutes, concerning aLarge-Scale Land Use Plan Amendment application proposed by Brian Terry of Land Design South, designated agent for the property owner, Woodmont Country Club, Inc., to change the designation of the subject use of land from Commercial Recreation to Low (0-5 du/ac) Residential to accommodate the future development of a total Page 5 of 6 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING May 14, 2014 of 152 single family dwelling units and from Commercial Recreation to Commercial to accommodate the development of approximately 28,000 square feet of commercial development on 4.58 acres of land for the property located at or around Pine Island Road to the west, Southgate Boulevard to the North, University Drive to the east, and NW 75th Street to the south (Case No. 1-LUA-12); providing for amendment to the Land Use Plan to reflect such change; providing for transmittal to the State of Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for review; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. PASSED ON FIRST READING APRIL 15, 2013 ITEM DEFERRED TO THE JUNE 259 2014 SPECIAL MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. b. T02275 - Woodmont Rezoning: An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending prior zoning of certain real estate property otherwise known as Woodmont Country Club from S-1 (Recreational District) to R-1 (Single-family Residential District) for Parcels A, B, C, E, F, and G and from S-1 (Recreational district) to B-2 (Planned Community Business District) for Parcel D, for the property located at or around Pine Island Road to the west, Southgate Boulevard to the north, University Drive to the east, and NW 75th Street to the south; (Case No. 7-Z-12); providing for amendment to the official zoning map to reflect such change; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. PASSED ON FIRST READING APRIL 15, 2013 ITEM DEFERRED TO THE JUNE 259 2014 SPECIAL MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. 12. OTHER: There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Dressler adjourned the meeting at 8:31 p.m. amity c;ierK -VAMAR • • c, . doo \AVO Qom' • y e5 9ro3 : ar . :0- '� '44% i 0! ••. Ile ��I11111��� Harry Dressler, Mayor Page 6 of 6 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING May 149 2014 State of the City of Tamarac Mayor Harry Dressier May 14, 2014 Good evening Vice Mayor Gomez, Commissioners Bushne III Manager Cernech. staff, residents and those joining us in chambers or via the Internet. Glasser and Placko, City Attorney Goren, City This is my first opportunity to share the State of the City with you as Mayor, and I want to start by saying itrs a wonderful time to live in Tamarac. We have built a solid foundation in the City, with a tremendously bright future ahead of us. Oftentimes, especially in an election year, messages get lost in all the extra chatter. So, let's put personalities and rhetoric aside and focus on what we're here to do. As your Commission, we're here to serve the needs of our constituents: both in the short-term, as well as providing a sound path for future prosperity, We don't do that in a vacuum. 1 State of the City of Tamarac Mayor Harry Dressler May14,2014 We base our decisions — some of them quite difficult — on feedback from our residents, balanced with what's best over the long term for the City. We're grateful for your continued involvement. We may not always agree, but when you show an active interest in bettering our community, that can only help the process. The City of Tamarac has a lot to be proud of: • Our finances are sound; • The real estate market is improving; • New businesses are moving heres • And our parks and recreation facilities are bustling with programs and services for all ages. • What's probably most important to you, our residents, is that the City is being managed efficiently and effectively. 2 State of the City of Tamarac Mayor Harry Dressler May 14, 2014 Let's start with the state of the City's finances, because sound finances are the basis for any successful business. And we area business: we're in the business of service. I'm very pleased to report that your City is in good financial shape. Property values are slowly beginning to rise and the strategic initiatives we've taken over the past few years have paid off. This is what helped Tamarac remain stable, when the nation's economy was teetering. These efforts have not gone unnoticed: no less than Moody's Investor Services,, the national credit rating company, praised our City. They noted the positive management actions we took during the recession to ility, In their recent report on the finances of Florida's local governments, Moody's pointed to Tamarac as a positive example. They said "Tamarac is proof of the critical role that strong financial management plays: both i n maintaining a city's financial health and positioning it for success in the new ensure long-term financial stab economy". State of the City of Tamarac Mayor Harry Dressler May 14, 2014 Strong finances are certainly important, but there's a lot more that goes into improving the quality of life in Tamarac. One key aspect is safety, and there are some excellent indicators that we're moving in the right direction. Numbers ]must released by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement show that overall crime in Tamarac is down eighteen percent. The addition of five BSO officers last year wasn't a financial decision we made lightly, but we knew community. that would be best for the Our parks and recreation facilities play a major part in making this city so attractive: • The new 23mnacre park at the Mainlands is under construction and we're planning for a ribbon cutting by year's end. • We just celebrated the art -inspired playgrounds at Caporella Park and the Sports Complex. • We're seeing capacity enrollment at our summer camp and record turnout at our concerts. This just underscores the appeal of our City for all ages. N State of the City of Tamarac Mayor Harry Dressler May 14, 2014 • Focusing on the future: we're in the process of developing a master plan to guide the City's parks and recreation investments over the next 10 to 20 years. New homes are being built in Tamarac, bringing new families to our City: • There are the townhouses on Pine Island, and • There's Central Parc the new development of single- family homes on the eastern side of Tamarac. • These are projects that give these sites a fresh start and serve to invigorate the City. Be assured that there will be new businesses coming to support them. The Walmart grocery, due to open by the end of the yea r, is just t One of our largest employers, City Furniture., is so pleased he first. with Tamarac as their headquarters, they've made a commitment to a long future here. They're expanding their facilities in Tamarac to serve their expanded operations throughout the state. 5 State of the City of Tamarac Mayor Harry Dressler May 14, 2014 Under the guidance of Billy Casper Golf, Colony West is regaining its stature and popula rity. Significant progress has been made with projects that will have a dramatic impact on the appearance of our city0s • Staff is working with the long list of communities looking to improve their entry signage with City funding. • The process continues on the buffer walls project. Multiple homeowner associations are voting to accept the City's offer to construct walls along our major corridors. • Critical steps have been taken in moving Tamarac Village forward. The newly -formed Community Development District will help expedite development. The focus will be on putting the infrastructure in place — the sewers and utility lines — that will make the property more attractive to developers. And, in the coming year,, we'll see tangible results of the years of planning behind Tamarac's new "town center". State of the City of Tamarac Mayor Harry Dressler May 14, 2014 This long list of initiatives just scratches the surface of what's being done to keep Tamarac the kind of community where people want to live and work. Where people want to raise their families or build a business,, and be assured of an outstanding quality of life. That's the responsibility placed on your elected officials and City staff, ani No less t I'm proud of the work we're doing for you. han the business experts at Harvard reaffirmed that we have the people and processes in place to ensure the City's future. They thought so much of the work that that they gave us the Palladium award: Tamarac has done interna While t tional recognition for excellence in performance. he Palladium is a prestigious honor, the real reward is knowing that, after some challenging years, the City of Tamarac is on solid ground. And more and more people are discovering that this -hidden gem can truly be "The City for You r Life". I look forward to continuing t realize our full potential. Thank you. o work together to help us