HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-01-06 - City Commission Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP
MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2014
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Beth Talabisco called the Workshop of the City Commission to
order at 9:32 a.m. on Monday, January 6, 2014 in Conference Room 105, Tamarac City Hall,
7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Beth Talabisco, Vice Mayor Michelle J. Gomez, Commissioner Pamela
Bushnell, Commissioner Diane Glasser and Commissioner Harry Dressler were in
attendance.
Also in attendance were City Manager Michael C. Cernech, Assistant City Attorney Jacob
Horowitz and City Clerk Patricia Teufel.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Mayor Gomez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. State Legislative Update - Ronald L. Book: Director of Government Affairs Kelly Mallette
appeared as Mr. Book was unable to attend due to the birth of his grandchild last evening.
Ms. Mallette said that they appreciate the continued opportunity to represent Tamarac. Ms.
Mallette gave an overview of the landscape of the legislature in Tallahassee and said the
legislature will begin meeting on Wednesday and the session starts in March. Ms. Mallette
spoke about the projected budget surplus of $1 billion and said of that $1 billion $500 million
will be going towards some kind of tax relief including, but not limited to, reduction in DMV
renewal fees, tax break in the commercial leased space sales tax and added that education
will also be a high priority. Ms. Mallette said there will be continued opportunities to bring
money home for storm -water drainage projects, cultural grants and transportation grants. Ms.
Mallette spoke about the proposed repeal of red light cameras and indicated that this is
currently before the Transportation Committee. Gaming is an issue that will be debated along
with pension & retirement reform of FRF, municipal pensions, communications services tax,
local business tax, growth management, flood insurance and several bills related to sexual
predators. Ms. Mallette responded to questions from the Commission. Commissioner
Dressler asked Ms. Mallette to advise Mr. Book that we need him to fight to keep people in
Tallahassee from taking home rule powers away from municipalities.
Mayor Talabisco moved out of order to take up item 3 on the agenda.
3. Presentation of Public Art Committee Bench Designs: - Assistant City Manager Diane
Phillips and Public Art Consultant Glenn Weiss appeared and gave a presentation, a copy of
which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Mr. Weiss responded to questions and concerns
from the Commission. There was a general discussion regarding the practicality and comfort
of some of the designs, ADA compliance and the color scheme that was used on the mock
cement bench. The Commission asked Mr. Weiss to have the artists provide scale models of
the benches and Mr. Weiss responded that he would contact the artists and have them send
scale models of the benches. As to the color scheme of the cement benches there was a
consensus that the artists need to incorporate the Tamarac color palette used in the City's
Logo. Assistant City Manager Phillips said when we commissioned the designs the challenge
was to come up with designs that would be specific to Tamarac but within a budget of what
we would spend for any other bench. Staff can come back to the Commission with other
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designs and their associated costs. Commissioner Dressler said these are pieces of art paid
with funds from the Art Fund and it would be more logical not to limit the amount spent on the
benches and said we can do both higher end works of art as well as practical designs.
Mayor Talabisco moved back into the order of the agenda to take up item 2.
2. Tamarac Chamber of Commerce Update: Peter Mason, Executive Director and Paul
Cavanaugh, Chair of the Tamarac Chamber of Commerce appeared. Mr. Mason introduced
the 2014 Chair of the Tamarac Chamber of Commerce, Paul Cavanaugh, to the Commission.
Mr. Cavanaugh thanked the Commission for their support and attendance at various events.
Mr. Cavanaugh said he anticipates a very successful year starting the New Year with three
ribbon cuttings and invited the Commission to attend as they are important to small
businesses. Mr. Cavanaugh said there has been a transition to a more vibrant Chamber to
which he gave credit to Mr. Mason for the change along with the Strategic Plan that has been
put in place with the help of Economic Development Manager Ana Zeinieh. Goals have been
put in place to assure that the Chamber will be financially self -sustainable, improve and
expand membership, enhance marketing of the City, advocate public policy, broaden
volunteer base and broaden visibility and involvement. Mr. Cavanaugh said the Chamber is
very grateful to the City as in 2012 they were close to shutting the operation down and the
Commission provided financial support to keep them going. The Chamber now has 189
active members which is an 18% increase in one year. Mr. Cavanaugh invited everyone to
attend the 2014 Health & Wellness Expo on February 8th and the breakfast and board
installation on Thursday morning, January 9th at University Hospital at 7:30 a.m. The
Commission agreed that the Chamber has improved greatly over the past year. Mr.
Cavanaugh responded to a few questions from the Commission. Mr. Cavanaugh asked if
Tamarac's website could have a link to the Chamber's website. Vice Mayor Gomez said that
she and Mr. Mason met with representatives of City Furniture and Arrigo Dodge to work on
hosting an event in May. Commissioner Dressler said he would like to see more
representation of the Chamber at Commission meetings.
4. TR12437 - Approval of HOME 13/14 Interlocal Agreement: Item No. 6 (b) on the Consent
Agenda. (TR12437) A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
accepting the 2013-2014 fiscal year Home Investment Partnership ("HOME") funds;
authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute an Interlocal Agreement for the
designation of subrecipient and disbursement HOME program, fiscal year 2013-2014, with
Broward County and subsequent agreements, if necessary, pending legal review; providing
for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Housing and
Neighborhood Programs Manager Angela Bauldree appeared and gave a presentation. Ms.
Bauldree said this is an administrative extension of the Interlocal Agreement with Broward
County for the HOME program. Funds in the amount of $79,749.00 will be utilized for home
rehabilitation and it is anticipated these funds will assist income eligible households in the
completion of home rehabilitation activities for 3 to 5 properties. Ms. Bauldree responded to a
few questions from the Commission regarding the eligibility requirements and the application
process.
5. TR12420 - FY 13/14 CDBG Action Plan Amendment: Item No. 9 (a) on Public Hearings.
(TR12420) A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving a —
first amendment to the fiscal year 2013/2014 Annual Action Plan for expenditure of the U.S.
Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant funds for the
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fourteenth program year to provide for reallocation of funds and addition of two activities;
providing for conflict; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Housing
and Neighborhood Programs Manager Angela Bauldree appeared and gave a presentation.
Ms. Bauldree said this is an amendment to the current action plan for 2013/14 and gave an
overview of the CDBG process. Ms. Bauldree said the funds will be used for two new
activities; low flow toilet rebate program and the installation of an automatic door at the
Recreation Center.
6. TR12435 - Chartwell Memory Care WSDA: Item No. 6 (c) on the Consent Agenda.
(TR12435) A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing
the appropriate City Officials to accept and execute a Second Amendment To The Water and
Sewer Developer's Agreement with Tamarac Acquisitions LLC, for the Chartwell Memory
Care Project, located at 7640 N. University Drive, requiring an additional 8 ERC's for water
and an additional 8 ERC's for sewer; requiring additional payment of $13,600.00 for water
and $17,600.00 for sewer; requiring a total additional payment of $31,200.00 in CIAC Fees;
authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record said agreement in the public records of
Broward County; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an
effective date. Assistant Public Works Director John Doherty appeared and gave a brief
presentation. Commissioner Dressler commented that this is a wonderful project and addition
to the City of Tamarac.
7. Tamarac Village Update: Financial Services Director Mark Mason and Economic
Development Manager Ana Zeinieh appeared. Mr. Mason gave a presentation, a copy of
which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Mr. Mason said the paperwork on creating the
Community Development District will be coming before the Commission at the end of January
with final adoption proposed at the end of February. Mr. Mason gave a brief history on the
Land Trust/Community Development District and how it will move forward in the next two
months. Mr. Mason said once the CDD is formed they will move forward and begin the
process of designing the infrastructure. At the request of Commissioner Dressler Mr. Mason
provided a brief overview of the benefits of having a CDD.
8. Vacation Rentals Update: Planning & Zoning Manager Frank Zickar and Code
Enforcement Manager Mark Woods appeared. Mr. Zickar gave a presentation, a copy of
which is on file in the City Clerk's office, and went over the list of current issues and explained
vacation rental regulations. Mr. Woods said this update is to advise the Mayor and
Commission as to where we stand as an organization on this issue. Commissioner Dressler
commented that this is something we can revisit if it becomes relevant to Tamarac in the
future. There was a general discussion on Homeowner Associations' By Laws governing the
restriction of vacation rentals and the ability to change their By Laws to address vacation
rentals.
Mayor Talabisco asked if there was anything else to be discussed and Financial Services
Director Mark Mason said he would like to provide an update on Colony West Country Club.
Mr. Mason said that over the last three weeks 1,500 rounds of golf were played and it is
expected to rise over time. Mr. Mason said they will be having the Grand Re -opening on
Saturday, January 18th with shot gun start starting at 8:30 a.m. There will be special rates
throughout the day and the bar and restaurant will be open. Mayor Talabisco asked about
getting the word out to the public and Mr. Mason said they will be sending out VIP invitations,
Billy Casper will be advertising with the Sun -Sentinel and Tee Times and Parks & Recreation
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event staff will work with Billy Casper. Mr. Mason invited the Commission to the Grand Re-
opening on January 18th. Mr. Mason added that new landscaping is being installed in the
front of the building. Commissioner Bushnell asked Public Information & Media Specialist
Elise Boston to draft a blast email that the Commission can use to send out to their --
constituents.
There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Talabisco
adjourned the meeting at 11:57a.m.
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