HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-01-14 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
—. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2015
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Harry Dressler called the Regular Commission Meeting of the City
of Tamarac to order at 7:02 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 in City Commission
Chambers, Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Harry Dressler, Vice Mayor Pamela Bushnell, Commissioner Michelle J.
Gomez, Commissioner Diane Glasser and Commissioner Debra Placko were in attendance.
Also in attendance were City Manager Michael C. Cernech, City Attorney Samuel S. Goren
and City Clerk Patricia Teufel.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Gomez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Harry Dressler proclaiming January 16, 2015 as
"Arbor Day". (Requested by Public Services Director Jack Strain).
b. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Harry Dressler proclaiming the week of January
18, 2015 as "First Responders Appreciation Week". (Requested by Mayor Harry Dressler)
2. CITY COMMISSION REPORTS:
a. Vice Mayor Bushnell: Vice MayorBushnell offered her sympathies to the Schreiber family
on the passing of Former Mayor Joe Schreiber earlier this week. Vice Mayor Bushnell asked
if anyone had anything that was representative of Tamarac's history to get in contact with the
Tamarac Historical Society. Vice Mayor Bushnell said the Historical Society is in the
beginning stages of looking to honor Tamarac Veterans on a wall at Veterans Park and if
anyone knows of a veteran from Tamarac that should be honored contact the Historical
Society. Vice Mayor Bushnell noted that she attended the grand opening of Mainlands Park
last Saturday and it was very well attended.
b. Commissioner Gomez: Commissioner Gomez offered her sympathies to the Schreiber
family on the passing of former Mayor Joe Schreiber earlier this week. Commissioner Gomez
attended the grand opening of Mainlands Park and a Strategic Planning Session yesterday.
Commissioner Gomez noted that Commissioner Glasser will be honored at a dinner
tomorrow evening by the Aging and Disability Resource Center.
c. Commissioner Glasser: Commissioner Glasser indicated that she was happy to see
Mainlands Park finally come to fruition. Commissioner Glasser said the Aging and Disability
Resource Center, headed by Edith Lederberg, provides assistance to seniors and people
with disabilities.
—. d. Commissioner Placko: Commissioner Placko said she recently attended a Woodmont
Property Owners Association meeting and was happy to report that they have signed up for
the Adopt -A -Street program and encouraged other associations to think about doing the
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same. Commissioner Placko noted that she also attended the Mainlands Park grand opening
last Saturday and the Strategic Planning session yesterday. Commissioner Placko offered
her condolences to the Segar family on the recent passing of Marty Segar.
e. Mayor Dressler: Mayor Dressler offered his sympathies to the Schreiber family on the
passing of former Mayor Joe Schreiber earlier this week and added that he will be attending
the funeral service on Friday. Mayor Dressler said he is on the Board of Directors of the
Broward League of Cities and at a recent meeting Weston Mayor Stermer gave a report on
the Ethics Task Force and Wilton Manors Mayor Resnick gave a report about the inability to
file complaints with the FCC regarding issues with telecommunications and noted he was
happy to report that a process will be rolled out shortly that will allow people to complain to
the FCC about the quality of the services they are receiving. Mayor Dressler said another
issue that was addressed was the current rash of children drowning and the need for more
cities to offer safe swimming programs.
Commissioner Bushnell wished Commissioner Placko an early Happy Birthday.
3. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: City Attorney Goren noted that sometime in the next quarter
the Ethic Task Force will be meeting with the County Commission and the Broward League of
Cities to discuss the Broward County Ethics Code.
City Attorney Goren said the legislative session will be opening on March 3rd and his office is
very closely monitoring some bills which are now in discussion. City Attorney Goren said his
office keeps a matrix of these bills and highlighted some items of interest: social media, local
government and pension reform, public records, the creation of a Division of Public and
Private Partnerships and texting while driving were just a few that City Attorney Goren --
highlighted.
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Cernech thanked the Commission for spending
the entire day yesterday at the Strategic Planning meeting and noted he was very pleased
with what was accomplished and the direction staff was given to move forward.
City Manager Cernech thanked Public Services Director Strain, Assistant Public Works
Director Doherty, Project Manager Moore and Parks & Recreation Director Warner for all the
work they did to make sure Mainlands Park turned out well.
City Manager Cernech said at some future date we will be getting site plans for Monterey and
when we do it would be a good idea to have Vice Mayor Bushnell, along with some HOA's,
do some outreach to people moving into the new neighborhoods and welcome them into the
neighborhood. City Manager Cernech noted that he was appreciative that Vice Mayor
Bushnell agreed to look into the idea.
City Manager Cernech said there was a good article in the Sun -Sentinel about Tamarac's Gift
Card Program and gave credit for the idea to Assitant City Manager Diane Phillips. At a
recent meeting several other city managers thought that this was a good program and very
innovative.
City Manager Cernech said that the City received an email from former Mayor Joe
Schreiber's daughter wherein she asked that the flags be flown at half staff and Frodau and
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he wanted the Commission to know that only the President or Governor of a State may order
flags to be flown at half staff and as such Tamarac will not be able to honor this request on
Friday.
City Manager Cernech noted that we have received a site plan for the new Woodmont
Country Club which will be coming before the commission in the future and the first Shred-a-
Thon wil be held at Kings Point on February 7tn
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mayor Dressler asked City Attorney Goren to address how the
Public Participation portion of tonight's meeting would be handled. City Attorney Goren went
over the procedures in great detail. Mayor Dressler reiterated how this portion of the meeting
would be handled. Mayor Dressler opened Public Participation and the following individuals
were opposed to a Charter School being built at the Sports Complex: Len Ronick, Anthony
Sutera, Joe Morguess, Connie Marolda, Norman Zagorsky, Kathleen Stone, Arlene Spatz,
Paula Mindel, Mark Landsman, Andrew Solov, Barry Aronson, Terri Andretta, Cory Sadowitz,
Adrienne Gerson, Cichard Sarnoff, Stan Kravitz, Al Cutter and Lillian Wechsler. All pertinent
information on these speakers is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Joel Davidson, 4608
Norfolk Pine Island Drive, invited everyone to the Kiwanis's 100tn Anniversay celebration on
January 21 st at Lake Colony Clubhouse; Steven Levine, 7715 Southampton Terrace,
expressed his concern about the light at 77tn St. & Nob Hill Road not having enough time for
handicapped individuals to cross the street safely. With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor
Dressler closed Public Participation.
Mayor Dressler recessed the meeting at 9:10 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:24 p.m.
with all present as before.
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. City Manager Cernech noted that during his report
he failed to mention that the Neighborhood Improvement Program has been improved to
expand the list of qualifying improvements to income eligible property owners with violations.
The Program is now available city wide to all income eligible property owners with any of the
violations listed on the extensive "Qualifying Pmprovements List." The program has now been
expanded to include over thirteen types of qualifying violations. The city will provide a grant,
matching grant or loan options to choose from depending on the property owner's income.
Residents can get information from the Community Development Code Compliance Division
or download one from the City's website.
Vice Mayor Bushnell seconded by Commissioner Gomez moved approval of the Consent
Agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously (5-0).
a. Approval of the December 10, 2014 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - APPROVED
b. Approval of the December 10, 2014 Special Commission Meeting Minutes - APPROVED
c. TR12590 - Broward 100 Mural Agreement: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City
of Tamarac, Florida accepting and executing the Interlocal Agreement between Broward
County and the City of Tamarac to provide public artwork relating to the Broward-100
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Centennial Celebration; authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute said agreement, -
providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
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d. TR12592: QTI - Project Tarpon: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of
Tamarac, Florida, recommending approval of Project Tarpon for a Qualified Target Industry
Tax Refund; recommending Project Tarpon 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.
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e. TR12593 - Amendment #12 to Agreement between City of Tamarac and Ronald L. Book,
P.A. for Lobbying Services: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac,
Florida; approving Amendment #12 to the Agreement between the City of Tamarac and
Ronald L. Book, P.A., for lobbying services, extending the Agreement through January 26,
2016, at a cost not to exceed Fifty -Nine Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($59,400.00) per
year; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute the Amendment to the Agreement
for Lobbying Services; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an
effective date.
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f. TR12569 - FY 15 Vehicle & Equipment Replacement: A Resolution of the City Commission
of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to select, approve and award the purchase of replacement vehicles to contractors utilizing competitive
procurement methods and current agreements available for cooperative purchase at the time
of purchase in the best interest of the city; authorizing an expenditure in an amount not to
exceed $1,052,000 from the appropriate accounts; providing for severability; and providing an
effective date.
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7. REGULAR AGENDA: There no items on the Regular Agenda scheduled for this meeting.
8. ORDINANCE(S) - FIRST READING:
a. TO2308 - Woodlands Neighborhood Improvement District: Motion to adopt an Ordinance
of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida on first reading amending Ordinance
No. 2010-14, creating the Local Government Neighborhood Improvement District pursuant to
Section 163.506, F.S., known as the Woodlands Community Neighborhood Improvement
District (the "District") and amending Chapter 24 of the City's Code of Ordinances, entitled
Zoning, Article III entitled district regulations, by specifically amending Division 26, entitled
Safe Neighborhood Improvement Districts, creating Sections 24-542 through 24-549
providing for the establishment of the specific named Woodlands Community Neighborhood
Improvement District, defining district boundaries; providing eligibility to request grants, to
levy ad valorem taxes on real and personal property of up to 2 mills annually, and authority to
collect special assessments to support planning and implementation of the district
improvements including community policing innovations pursuant to Florida Statutes, Section
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197.3635 in an amount not to exceed $500.00 for each individual parcel of land per year;
designating the City Commission as the Board of Directors; establishing an Advisory Council
to the Board of Directors; providing district powers; providing for the continuation of the
district subject to the approval of a referendum in accordance with the procedures set forth in
163.511 F.S. providing for recordation; providing for codification; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Commissioner Placko seconded
by Commissioner Gomez moved approval of TO2308 on first reading. City Attorney Goren
read TO2308 by title into the record. Mayor Dressler opened the item for public comment and
Joel Davidson, 4608 Norfolk Pine Island Drive, expressed his concern that only registered
voters in the district would be able to vote on the referendum. With no one else wishing to
make comments, Mayor Dressler closed public comment.
Motion passed unanimously (5-0).
PASSED ON FIRST READING JANUARY 14, 2015
9. PUBLIC HEARING(S): There were no Public Hearing items scheduled for this meeting.
10. ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING:
a. TO2313 - General Employees Normal Retirement Option for a Limited Period: Motion to
adopt an Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida; on second
reading amending Chapter 16, Pension and Retirement, Article III, Employees' Pension Plan,
providing for a normal retirement option for a limited time period for eligible participants;
providing for a savings clause; providing for severability; providing for codification and
providing for an effective date. Commissioner Gomez seconded by Commissioner Glasser
moved approval of TO2313 on second reading. City Attorney Goren read TO2313 by title into
the record.
Mayor Dressler opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the
public hearing.
Motion passed unanimously (5-0).
PASSED ON FIRST READING DECEMBER 10, 2014
PASSED ON SECOND READING JANUARY 14, 2014
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2015-01
11. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S):
a. Temporary Board Order No. 5 - Publix Sign Variance: Sign Variance from Section 18-
65(b)(2), Tamarac Code of Ordinances, to allow three (3) facade signs located on the front
facade of Publix where only one (1) sign is permitted and from Section 18-51(18)(b)(4),
Tamarac Code of Ordinances, to allow a facade sign to display an ancillary use of the
occupant where only the primary use of the occupant is permitted; located at 5881 North
University Drive, Tamarac, Florida 33321. City Attorney Goren read TBO-5 by title into the
record. Commissioner Bushnell seconded by Commissioner Placko moved approval of TBO-
5. City Attorney Goren went over the Quasi -Judicial procedures and City Clerk Teufel swore
in all affected parties. Community Development Director Calloway appeared and gave staff's
presentation, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office, and concluided by saying
that the Planning Board and staff recommend approval of TBO-05. Mr. Gregory Davis
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appeared on behalf of the applicant. Community Development Director Calloway responded
to a few questions from the Commission.
Mayor Dressler opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the
public hearing.
Motion passed unanimously (5-0).
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b. TR12600 - Mural Plaza New Development Site Plan: A Resolution of the City Commission
of the City of Tamarac, Florida, granting New Development Site Plan approval (with
conditions) for the Mural Plaza Shopping Center project, to allow for the development of a
proposed 32,080 square foot upscale retail shopping center consisting of two (2) buildings
centered on a covered outdoor plaza, for the subject properties located at 6500 North
University Drive on the east side of North University Drive between NW 64 Street and West
McNab Road (specifically Parcels A and B, Regina Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof,
as recorded in Plat Book 141, Page 23, of the public records of Broward County, Florida)
(Case No. 24-SP-14); providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an
effective date. Commissioner Gomez seconded by Commissioner Glasser moved approval of
TR12600. City Attorney Goren read TR12600 by title into the record and went over the
Quasi -Judicial procedures. City Clerk Teufel swore in all affected parties. Community
Development Director Calloway appeared and gave staff's presentation, a copy of which is
on file in the City Clerk's Office, and ended by saying that the Planning Board and staff
recommend approval of TR12600. Larry Kramer appeared on behalf of the applicant and
said that the applicant accepts the conditions contained in this item. Community Development
Director Calloway, City Manager Cernech and Mr. Kramer responded to a few questions from
the Commission.
Mayor Dressler opened the public hearing and the following individual spoke: Barry Warrick,
7751 Southampton Terr., expressed his concern about a bike lane on University Drive
passing in front of the ingress and egress of the Plaza and Public Services Director Strain
responded to Mr. Warrick's concern. With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Dressler
closed the public hearing.
Motion passed unanimously (5-0).
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12. OTHER: There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor
Dressler adjourned the meeting at 10:04 p.m.
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Harry Dressler, Mayor
Pa ricia Teufei, CIVIC
City Clerk
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