HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-12-07 - City Commission Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2015
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Harry Dressler called the Workshop of the City Commission
to order at 9:35 a.m. on Monday, December 7, 2015 in Conference Room 105, City Hall,
7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Harry Dressler, Vice Mayor Diane Glasser, Commissioner Pamela
Bushnell, Commissioner Michelle J. Gomez, and Commissioner Debra Placko were in
attendance.
Also in attendance were City Manager Michael C. Cernech, Assistant City Manager
Diane Phillips, Assistant City Attorney Julie Klahr and City Clerk Patricia Teufel.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Bushnell led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. TR12735 - IAFF Collective Bargaining Agreement: Item No. 6 0) on the Consent
Agenda. (TR12735) A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac,
Florida approving the agreement with the International Association of Firefighters, Local
3080; authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute an agreement with the
International Association of Firefighters. Local 3080 for the period from October 1, 2015
through September 30, 2018; authorizing the execution of a mutual consent agreement
for the use of insurance premium tax revenues; authorizing the preparation of
amendments to Chapter 16 of the City Code for review by the Pension Board and
approval by the City Commission; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and
providing for an effective date. Human Resources Director Maria Swanson appeared
and gave a presentation. Ms. Swanson noted that the City has been in negotiations
since July and spoke briefly about the participants and the negotiation process. Human
Resources Director Swanson went over the proposed changes that were made in the
contract. Human Resources Director Swanson advised the Commission that on
November 20, 2015 the City and IAFF representative tentatively agreed to a new
Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Agreement was ratified by the employees on
December 2, 2015. Human Resources Director Swanson and Fire Chief Burton
responded to a few questions from the Commission.
Commissioner Placko left the meeting at 10:05 a.m. and returned at 10:07 a.m.
2. TR12720 - Relay for Life 2016: Item 6(d) on the Consent Agenda. (TR12720) A
Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving a request
on behalf of the American Cancer Society for waiver of fees and in -kind support for the
Tamarac Relay for Life event benefitting the American Cancer Society to be held at the
Tamarac Sports Complex on Saturday, April 16, 2016; providing for permits, proper
insurance and execution of hold harmless agreement; providing for execution of a
license agreement; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an
effective date. Parks & Recreation Director Greg Warner and Relay for Life Chair
Herbert Daley appeared. Parks & Recreation Director -Warner gave a presentation, a
copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Parks & Recreation Director Warner
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added that this year's event will take place on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the Tamarac
Sports Center from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Mr. Daley spoke briefly about the continued
support that Tamarac has provided and as a result the funds they have been able to
raise in the fight against cancer.
3. TR12733 - Awarding Bid No 16-02B for Sports Officiating Services: Item No. 6(g) on
the Consent Agenda. (TR12733) A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of
Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to award Bid No. 16-02B and
execute an Agreement with Supersports of Broward County, Inc., for Sports Officiating
Services, for a two-year contract commencing with City's Notice to Proceed, for an
amount not to exceed $59,357 per year, totaling an amount not to exceed $118,714, for
a two-year term; providing for conflicts, providing for severability; and providing an
effective date. Parks & Recreation Director Greg Warner, Recreation Superintendent
Michelle Zimmer and Purchasing/Contracts Manager Keith Glatz appeared. Parks &
Recreation Director Warner noted that this is a two year agreement for an amount not to
exceed $59,357 per year. Ms. Zimmer gave a presentation, a copy of which is on file in
the City Clerk's Office. Mayor Dressler asked staff to look into a co-ed charity softball
game for the Commission members to play in. Parks & Recreation Director Warner
responded to a few questions from the Commission.
4. TR12721 - Village of Yardley Sidewalk Easement: Item No. 6(e) on the Consent
Agenda. (TR12721) A resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute a Sidewalk Easement with
Neighborhood Association, Inc. for the Village of Yardley, located at the NW corner of
NW 77th Street and NW 96th Avenue authorizing; directing the City Clerk to record said
document in the public records of Broward County; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date. Public Services Director Jack Strain and
Purchasing/Contracts Manager Keith Glatz appeared. Public Services Director Strain
gave a presentation, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Public Services
Director Strain responded to questions from the Commission.
5. TR12723 - Parks and Recreation Generator Addition Project - BID NO. 16-01B: Item
6(f) on the Consent Agenda. (TR12723) A Resolution of the City Commission of the City
of Tamarac, Florida, awarding Bid No. 16-01 B to and approving an Agreement with
Bejar Construction Inc. per Bid No. 16-01 B for a contract amount of $274,999.00 and a
contingency in an amount of $27,500.00, will be added to the project for a total project
budget not to exceed $302,499.00; authorizing an expenditure in the amount not to
exceed $302,499.00 from the appropriate accounts; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date. Public Services Director Jack Strain and
Purchasing/Contracts Manager Keith Glatz appeared. Public Services Director Strain
gave a presentation, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Public Services
Director Strain responded to a few questions from the Commission.
Mayor Dressler recessed the meeting at 10:47 a.m. and reconvened the meeting at
11:01 a.m.
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6. TR12722 - CAPER FY14/15: Item No. 9 (a) on Public Hearings(s). (TR12722) A
Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida authorizing the
appropriate City officials to approve the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation
Report (CAPER FY 2014 - 2015) for the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban
Development (HUD)'s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs for
HUD's Fiscal Year 2014-2015; Case No. 9-MI-15; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date. Community Development Director
Maxine Calloway appeared and gave a presentation, a copy of which is on file in the
City Clerk's Office. Community Development Director Calloway responded to a few
questions from the Commission.
7. T02334 - Amendment of the Police Pension Ordinance: Item No. 8 (a) on
Ordinance(s) - First Reading. (T02334) An ordinance of the City Commission of the City
of Tamarac, Florida; amending Chapter 16, Pensions and Retirement, Article VII, Police
Officers - declaration of trust, Division 2, Section 16-585 Investments, amending the
investment parameters to allow investment in commingled investment vehicles and
limited partnerships; providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; providing for an effective date. Financial Services Director Mark Mason
gave a presentation, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's office. Mayor Dressler
expressed concern about the investment in American Core Realty, LP,
representing18% of the total allocation of the Pension Plan and felt that it was too much
and inappropriate. Financial Services Director Mason and Assistant City Attorney Klahr
responded to the concerns of Mayor Dressler. Mayor Dressler said he would like to
attend the next Police Pension Board meeting and meet with the Bogdahn Group prior
to that meeting. Assistant City Attorney Klahr recommended that the Commission look
at the whole portfolio to get a better understanding of the allocation of funds in the plan.
8. Discussion Regarding Broward County Cannabis Ordinance - Assistant City Attorney
Julie Klahr and BSO Chief Neal Glassman appeared. Assistant City Attorney Klahr said
there are a number of bills pending dealing with Low THC Cannabis and a number of
counties have adopted ordinances dealing with the possession of 20 grams or lower of
cannabis; i.e. Miami Dade, Broward County and Tallahassee. These ordinances give
law enforcement the opportunity to issue a civil citation in lieu of being arrested on a
misdemeanor charge for the possession of 20 grams or less of cannabis. Assistant City
Attorney Klahr gave an overview of the Broward County Cannabis Civil Citation
Ordinance. Assistant City Attorney Klahr said the ordinance requires that it be applied
throughout Broward County unless cities choose to opt out or consider an alternative
municipal ordinance. Assistant City Attorney Klahr advised that it is the City Attorney's
recommendation that the city either elects to opt out; adopt a city run civil citation
program or pass an ordinance adopting and incorporating Broward County's civil
citation program. Captain Glassman indicated that Sheriff Israel is sending a letter to the
Broward County Commission supporting the Ordinance and BSO is already planning to
issue citations. Captain Glassman asked the Commission to discuss this Ordinance and
make a determination as to which direction they want to go.
Assistant City Attorney Klahr responded to questions and concerns about the
procedures to implement the program in Broward County. Captain Glassman reiterated
that Sheriff Israel supports the ordinance and BSO will have a policy and procedures in
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place shortly. Mayor Dressler asked why Broward County decided to legislate the
possession of 20 grams or less of cannabis. Assistant City Attorney Klahr responded it
is because of the national discussion to legalize cannabis as a way to alleviate
overcrowding of the court calendars and the jails. Captain Glassman said these cases
clog up the court calendar and this will ease that burden and save the County money.
There were discussions about the parameters law enforcement will have in determining
if a civil citation is issued or an arrest for a misdemeanor charge is made; the
procedures for fines and penalties pertaining to the issuance of civil citations, the
consequences should someone fail to comply with the penalties and state laws
preempting county and municipal laws.
Assistant City Attorney Klahr said the City Attorney will ask for some direction at the
meeting on Wednesday evening. Mayor Dressler asked if there was someone from the
County or BSO that could come before the Commission and make a presentation and
answer questions regarding the County Cannabis Civil Citation Ordinance. Staff said
they will check to see if someone could attend the meeting. Commissioner Placko
asked how many people were arrested in Tamarac for the possession of 20 grams or
less of cannabis and Captain Glassman responded that there were 52 arrests this
calendar year.
There being no further business to come before the City Commission for consideration,
Mayor Dressler adjourned the meeting at 12:56 p.m.
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