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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-01-27 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC CITY COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2016 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Harry Dressler called the Commission Meeting of the City of Tamarac to order at 9.07 a.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, in City Commission Chambers, Tamarac 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, City Attorney Samuel S. Goren and City Clerk Patricia A. Teufel. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Mayor Glasser led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: a. Presentation of a check by the Mayor, City Commission and Employees of the City of Tamarac, in the amount of $36,000 to the United Way of Broward County, representing the City of Tamarac's 2015 Employee Campaign total. Accepting on behalf of the United Way President/CEO Kathleen Cannon, Jennifer Lacker, Development Officer, Tony Hopper, Vice President of Workplace Campaigns and Development Associate Joanne Lopez, (Requested by Community Development Director Maxine Calloway and Public Services Director Jack Strain) b. Presentation by Mayor Harry Dressler of Employee Service Awards: 5 - Year Awards: Willie Conde, Service Worker I, Public Services, Carl Mc Comas, Equipment Operator I, Public Services 10 - Year Awards: Milagritos Lopez, Permit Clerk, Building; Troy Gies, Budget & Contracts Manager, Public Services; Oliver Hewitt, Groundskeeper II, Public Services; Jorge Martinez, Groundskeeper II, Public Services; Lisette Cruz, Transportation Dispatch Clerk, Parks & Recreation. 15 - Year Awards: Michelle Fontanez, Office Coordinator, Building; Kamal Singh, Equipment Operator II, Public Services 25 - Year Award: Frank Pacious, Groundskeeper II, Public Services 35 - Year Award: Vincent Sciacca, Fleet Service Supervisor, Public Services 2. CITY COMMISSION REPORTS: a. Commissioner Bushnell: Commissioner Bushnell said that she always wondered how things were voted on before she became a Commissioner and attended meetings. Commissioner Bushnell said applications are now being taken for Tamarac University. TU gives an excellent overview of Tamarac and enables individuals to get a better understanding of how items are voted on as well as a better understanding of how city government works. b. Commissioner Gomez: Commissioner Gomez said TU is also a good way for people on Homeowner Association boards to get a better understanding of how the City works. Page 1 of 7 COMMISSION MEETING January 27, 2016 Commissioner Gomez said she attended the following: Tamarac Arts & Crafts Launch Party at City Furniture; Partners in Education Meeting; Aging and Disability Resource Center Installation Dinner and the Coral Springs Mayor's Chess Challenge. Commissioner Gomez noted that she would be attending the Broward County Planning Council Meeting tomorrow. c. Vice Mayor Glasser: Vice Mayor Glasser said she attended the ADRC Installation Dinner where Tamarac was honored with the "20 Consecutive Years Landmark Level Award". Vice Mayor Glasser noted that the ADRC also provides assistance not only to seniors but to the younger population as well. d. Commissioner Placko: Commissioner Placko said she spent a week in Tennessee and actually saw snow. While there, she was curious as to what issues Tennessee faced and found out that they have concerns about road transportation and where to get funding. Commissioner Placko said the local paper has a Police Chief's report where he advises the residents what the latest scams are and lists the names and addresses of people that had been arrested. Other issues they have are: Poorly run Refugee Resettlement Program and the need to have all government officers make available their credit scores because people want to make sure they are living within their means. Commissioner Placko said the lifestyle in Tennessee is very different from here and she is glad to be home. e. Mayor Dressler: Mayor Dressler said he attended the Etiquette on the Run Way Event and the Knights of Pythias Dinner celebrating Judge Allen Marks. Mayor Dressler said the highlight of the last two weeks was being invited to the White House and meeting President Obama. Mayor Dressler said he and other members of the US Conference of Mayors attended a panel discussion with the President after which he and City Manager Cernech attended a private reception in the White House. Mayor Dressler said he also met with Senator Nelson and Representative Hastings staff while in Washington, D.C. 3. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: City Attorney Goren said with the passing of Dr. El Sanadi we need to appoint an Interim Medical Director and as such we need to entertain a three (3) part motion. (1) To declare an emergency with regard to the replacement and assignment of a medical director to the City's Fire/Rescue Department with the passing of Dr. Nabil El Sanadi; (2) To authorize and to direct the City Manager (or his designee) in conjunction with the City's Fire Chief, to engage via an Agreement, a certified emergency physician as the City's replacement medical director, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine or American Board of Osteopathic Emergency Medicine, for a period of up to 120 days, subject to budget, and to the approval of the State EMS director; and (3) To bring back to the City Commission a formal Agreement to engage an EMS Director for the City, subject to the City's Procurement Code during this 120 day period, which may be extended upon notice from the City Manager to the City Commission should there be unforeseen delays in selecting/engaging a qualified replacement EMS Director as described in this Motion. Commissioner Gomez seconded by Commissioner Bushnell moved approval of the aforementioned Motion. Motion passed unanimously (5-0). City Attorney Goren said that within a limited time of the passing of Dr. El Sanadi Fire Chief Burton engaged in conversation with City Manager Cernech and Dr. Brooks and as such there was never a gap in medical director coverage for the City of Tamarac. Page 2 of 7 COMMISSION MEETING January 27, 2016 City Attorney Goren reminded everyone that on Friday, January 29th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Tamarac Community Center, his firm will be hosting a seminar on the new Ethics Code. Members of his law firm will discuss the new Ethics Code and walk through the changes in the new Ethics Code. 4. CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Cernech said Fire Station 78 has been tentatively set for demolition on February 1st. City Manager Cernech said this was approved by the Commission some time ago and knows it can be frustrating because the process takes so long. The new fire station will be a great addition to the east side of Tamarac. City Manager Cernech said he traveled to Washington, D.C. for the US Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting and, as always, was impressed with the agenda for these meetings. They contain very forward thinking and cutting edge ideas which focus on issues that impact all cities. City Manager Cernech said he met with Senator Nelson and Representative Hastings staff and complimented Val Gelnovatch, of the Ferguson Group our federal lobbyists, for the good work she does on Tamarac's behalf. City Manager Cernech said he did not get to listen to President Obama speak, but did attend the reception where he was able to talk with a few mayors. City Manager Cernech said the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has issued a number of reports about cities who have fallen under the OIG's microscope. City Manager Cernech said he has provided copies to the Executive Team so that we can review these reports to make sure that we are not doing anything that would cause us to fall under the OIG's microscope. These organizations made mistakes with the best of intentions and it is important that this Commission understands we look at these reports and make sure we are proactive. Fitness Center Promotions: Renew your fitness center membership for 12 months and get one additional month free. The renewal must take place between January 1st and June 30, 2016. Members can obtain a one week pass for friends and family to try out the fitness center and members will receive three months free if their friends or family join for six months. This offer is valid January 1st to April 30, 2016. Upcoming events: Movie in the Park featuring "The Intern" will take place at Mainlands Park located at 4500 Monterey Dr., on Friday January 29th at 6:30 p.m. The City of Tamarac and Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a free community wide Preventative Health and Wellness Expo at the Community Center on Saturday, February 6th from 9:00 a.m. to noon. City Manager Cernech said the United Way Committee did an exceptional job this year and he is proud of how incredibly generous Tamarac's employees are. City Manager Cernech thanked Public Services Director Strain and Community Development Director Calloway for chairing the committee and also thanked the committee members. City Manager Cernech said Vince Sciacca has worked for the City for 35 years and has created one of the best Fleet Divisions in the US. Tamarac has been recognized over the last several years as one of the top 25 Fleet Divisions in the US. City Manager Cernech said the Fleet Division not only does an exceptional job for Tamarac but North Lauderdale as well. 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mayor Dressler opened Public Participation and with no one wishing to speak, closed Public Participation. Page 3 of 7 COMMISSION MEETING January 27, 2016 6. CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Cernech said that there have been two changes to Ordinances First Reading on today's agenda. City Manager Cernech said as discussed at the workshop on January 25, 2016 Item No. 8 (c) T02337 is being tabled to the February 10, 2016 Commission Meeting. City Manager Cernech Read T02337 by title into the record. City Manager Cernech said item No. 8 (a) T02336 has been amended removing the language in Section 8 (a) that stated that the actuarial impact statement is of no impact. City Manager Cernech read T02336 by title into the record. Commissioner Gomez seconded by Commissioner Placko moved to table T02337 to the February 10, 2016 and accept the amendment to T02336. Motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Gomez seconded by Commissioner Bushnell moved approval of the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously (5-0). a. Approval of the January 13, 2016 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - APPROVED b. TR12742 - Surface Preparation and Coating System for WTP - Bid No. 16-04B: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing that the City Commission awards Bid No. 16-04B to Shamrock Restoration Systems, Inc., and authorizes the appropriate City Officials to execute the agreement between the City of Tamarac and Shamrock Restoration Services, Inc., for an amount of $184,863 for the Surface Preparation and Coating System for the City of Tamarac Water Treatment Plant Project; a contingency in the amount of $20,000 will be added to the project account for a total amount of $204,863; approving funding for this project from the appropriate Utilities Operational Account; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to administer the contract; providing for conflicts; providing for severability, and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2016 - 13 c. TR12741- Purchase of Pumps and Appurtenances from Hydra Service, Inc. — FY16: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to designate Hydra Service, Inc., as a sole source provider for pumps and appurtenances utilized at fifty-three (53) city wastewater pump stations, and to authorize expenditures for the purchase of pumps and appurtenances from Hydra Service, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $110,000 for Fiscal Year 2016; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2016 - 14 d. TR12748 - First Amendment to Ground Lease: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing and directing, Alan J. Polin, P.A. as Trustee under the Tamarac Land Trust Agreement dated July 10, 2013 to execute the First Amendment to Ground Lease, attached hereto as Exhibit "1 ", by and between Alan J. Polin, P.A. as Trustee and JKM Tamarac Village, LLC to be effective nunc pro tunc to January 15, 2016; authorizing the City Manager to periodically direct Alan J. Polin, P.A. as Trustee to approve minor non — monetary amendments to the Ground Lease Agreement; providing for conflicts, providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2016 - 15 7. REGULAR AGENDA: There were no Regular Agenda items scheduled for this meeting. 8. ORDINANCE(S) - FIRST READING Page 4 of 7 COMMISSION MEETING January 27, 2016 a. TO 2336 - Fire Pension Plan Amendment: An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida; amending Chapter 16, Pensions and Retirement, Article VI, Pension Plan; amending Section 16-493 Optional Benefits, providing for modification of DROP eligibility; amending Section 16-515 Retirement Subsidy, providing for modification of retirement subsidy; amending Section 16-516 Supplemental Pension Benefit, providing for modification of supplemental pension; providing for a savings clause; providing for severability; providing for codification and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read T02336 by title into the record. Commissioner Placko seconded by Commissioner Gomez moved approval of T02336 as amended on first reading. Motion passed unanimously (5-0). PASSED ON FIRST READING JANUARY 27, 2015 b. T02335 - Ordinance Creating a Planned Development (PD) District: An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida amending Chapter 24, entitled "Zoning", Article III entitled "District Regulations" of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances, specifically creating Division 27 entitled "PD Planned Development District", providing for a new zoning designation to allow for flexibility in development standards on Master Planned Developments within the City to include the following Sections: 24-542 "Purpose, Applicability and Creation of Commissioner Placko District", 24-543 "Rezoning to the PD District", 24-544 "General Standards for Planned Development District", and 24-545 "Minor Deviations and Amendments to Approved PD Plan/Agreement'; providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read T02335 by title into the record. Commissioner Placko seconded by Commissioner Gomez moved approval of T02335 on first reading. Motion passed unanimously (5-0). PASSED ON FIRST READING JANUARY 27, 2015 c. T02337 - Redistricting Ordinance: An Ordinance of the City of Tamarac, Florida, providing for the re-creation and re-establishment of the geographic boundaries for four (4) Election Districts in the City of Tamarac in accordance with Section 6.03 of the City Charter; providing for the implementation of revised Election Districts to be effective for the elections to be held in the City of Tamarac, Florida, commencing at the General Municipal Election in November, 2016, and thereafter; providing a form of request to the Supervisor of Elections of Broward County, Florida, to implement the revised plan established pursuant to this Re -districting Ordinance and to create functional districts consistent with the identification of geographic boundaries for Election Districts; providing for the attachment of Election District Maps, Charts and street address descriptions, which are attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference; providing for authorization and direction to the City Manager to implement the terms, conditions and provisions of this Ordinance to be effective for the next ensuing General Municipal Election of November 2016; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. ITEM DEFERRED TO THE FEBRUARY 10, 2016 COMMISSION MEETING 9. PUBLIC HEARING(S): There were no Public Hearing(s) items scheduled for this meeting. 10. ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING: There were no Ordinance(s) — Second Reading scheduled for this meeting. 11. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S): Page 5 of 7 COMMISSION MEETING January 27, 2016 a. TR12744 - Trails at Central Pare: Declaration of Restrictive Covenants: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the request of Dunay, Miskel and Backman, LLP on behalf of Palm Cove Holdings, LP of a Second Amendment to the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Trails of Central Pare attached hereto as Exhibit "Y and incorporated herein; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read TR12744 by title into the record. Commissioner Gomez seconded by Commissioner Bushnell moved approval of TR12744. City Attorney Goren went over the Quasi -Judicial processes and procedures and City Clerk Teufel swore in all affected parties. Community Development Director Calloway appeared and gave a presentation which covered TR12744 — Trails at Central Pare — Declaration of Restrictive Covenants; TR12746 — Trails at Central Pare — Plat and TR12745 — Trails at Central Park — Major Revised Site Plat as they are companion items. A copy of Community Development Director Calloway's presentation is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Community Development Director Calloway ended by saying that staff and the Planning Board recommend approval of all three items. Attorney Scott Backman appeared on behalf of the applicant. City Attorney Goren noted that while TR12744, TR112746 and TR12745 were discussed simultaneously, they would be voted on separately. Community Development Director Calloway, Mr. Backman and Mike Nunziata responded to questions and concerns raised by Commissioner Bushnell. Mayor Dressler opened the Public Hearing and Bob Storch, 4622 NW 451h Court expressed his opposition to the project. With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Dressler closed the public hearing. Commissioner Gomez seconded by Commissioner Bushnell moved approval of TR12744. Motion passed unanimously (5-0). RESOLUTION R-2016-16 b. TR12746 - Trails at Central Pare: Plat: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, granting final Plat approval for the "Trails at Central Pare" Plat, to allow for lots and tracts to accommodate the proposed single-family dwelling units in association with the redevelopment of the Trails at Central Pare property, formerly known as Palm Cove, for the proposed use of two hundred and fourteen (214) single family detached units, replacing the previously approved sixty-one (61) single family detached units and one hundred and sixty-four (164) townhouse units; as requested by Scott Backman, Esq., of Dunay, Miskel, and Backman, LLP, designated agent for the property owner, Palm Cove Holdings, LP, for the property located south of West Commercial Boulevard, adjacent to the east of the Florida Turnpike; (Case No. 3-P-15); providing for conditions of approval; providing for execution of said plat; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read TR12746 by title into the record. Commissioner Bushnell seconded by Vice Mayor Glasser moved approval of TR12746. Mayor Dressler opened the Public Hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. Motion passed unanimously (5-0). RESOLUTION R-2016-17 c. TR12745 - Trails at Central Pare: Major Revised Site Plan: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, granting a Development Order for a Major Revised Site Plan to allow for the redevelopment of the Trails at Central Pare property, formerly known as Palm Cove, for the proposed use of two hundred and fourteen (214) single family homes, replacing the previously approved sixty-one (61) single family homes and one hundred and sixty-four (164) townhomes, for the subject property located south of West Commercial Boulevard, adjacent to the east of the Florida Turnpike (legally described as the plat of "Palm Cove" as recorded in Plat Book 181, Page 157 of the public records of Broward Page 6 of 7 COMMISSION MEETING January 27, 2016 1 E County, Florida) (Case No. 20-SP-15); providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read TR12745 by title into the record. Commissioner Gomez seconded by Commissioner Placko moved approval of TR12745. Mayor Dressler opened the Public Hearing and Bob Storch, 4622 NW 45th Court expressed his opposition to the project. With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Dressler closed the public hearing. Motion passed unanimously (5-0). RESOLUTION R-2016-18. 12. OTHER: There being no further business adjourned the meeting at 11.19 a.m Patricia Teufel, qb City Clerk to come before the City Commission, Mayor Dressler a ry essler, Mayor Page 7 of 7 COMMISSION MEETING January 27, 2016