HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-06-08 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2016
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Harry Dressler called the Commission Meeting of the City of
Tamarac to order at 7:10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, 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, 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: Commissioner Gomez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: There were no Proclamations or
Presentations scheduled for this meeting.
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a. Commissioner Bushnell: Commissioner Bushnell said she was appointed to the Broward
Board of Health and has been on that Board for a number of years. Commissioner Bushnell
said the meetings are very formal and attended by attorneys from Ft. Lauderdale and
Broward County. Testimony is taken and the Board makes rulings based on that testimony.
At the last meeting there were nine cases on the docket which consisted of: 2 cases involving
tattoo & body piercing parlors; 1 weight loss clinic; 1 motel; 1 home health care agency; 1
convenience store; 1 day care center; 1 yacht club and 1 transitional detention center.
Commissioner Bushnell gave a brief synopsis for each case as to why they were presented
before the Broward Board of Health. Commissioner Bushnell said she reported on what that
board does so that people have better understanding of what they do and how it impacts
Broward County residents and businesses.
b. Commissioner Gomez: Commissioner Gomez said she attended the Piper H.S.
graduation; the Taravella H.S. graduation; and the Challenger Elementary graduation
ceremonies. Commissioner Gomez said she will be attending the Broward County Planning
Council meeting regarding Affordable Housing. Commissioner Gomez said she attended the
County Charter Review meeting; Small Business of the Year award ceremony; the Memorial
Day Ceremony and the Board and Committee luncheon earlier today.
c. Vice Mayor Glasser: Vice Mayor Glasser said she also attended the Memorial Day
ceremony and noted that the ceremony this year was very special because of the unveiling of
the Veteran's Honor Wall. Vice Mayor Glasser encouraged people to continue to submit
names for the Honor Wall. Vice Mayor Glasser said she attended the graduation ceremony
for the new BSO Deputy trainees and noted that one of the graduates was Percy Johnson's
nephew. Vice Mayor Glasser said she also attended the Tamarac Elementary graduation and
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the Board and Committee Luncheon at Colony West Golf Club honoring the residents who
volunteer on those boards.
d. Commissioner Placko: Commissioner Placko said she will be attending the MPO meeting
tomorrow and will report back to the Commission with what occurred at that meeting.
Commissioner Placko said she attended the Tamarac School of Excellence graduation and
the Tamarac Elementary graduation. Commissioner Placko said the Memorial Day ceremony
was incredible and gave kudos to all the people that made it happen. Commissioner Placko
said the panels look fabulous at night and she said she talked to City Manager Cernech
about having an evening event at Veteran's Park so that people will see how beautiful the
panels are when illuminated. Commissioner Placko said that two weeks ago she talked about
helping Family Central make sure that no children go hungry and noted that Colony West
Golf Club has a bin out for the collection of canned goods. This is something that we should
all be concerned about because no child should go hungry.
e. Mayor Dressler: Mayor Dressler said the Memorial Day ceremony was amazing and he
cannot remember getting so many positive emails from people who attended the event.
Mayor Dressler encouraged people to continue to submit names for the Veteran's Honor
Wall. Mayor Dressler said he attended 4 graduation ceremonies today.
Mayor Dressler said as a Mayor who is involved in the discussion regarding the Infrastructure
Surtax, which the cities in Broward County almost uniformly approved, it is discouraging that
the county changes it position on a daily basis. Mayor Dressler said he would like people to
know that he spends countless hours a day talking to people about this issue. Mayor Dressler
said he had the pleasure of appearing and speaking at a recent County Commission meeting
regarding the Infrastructure Surtax Referendum question issue. Mayor Dressler said that
Weston Mayor Daniel Stermer has taken on the primary role as negotiator. The municipalities
in Broward County need to understand that they have already done what they believe is
legally sufficient to put their proposal on the ballot in November. This is a serious issue and
the success of the cities proposed Infrastructure will allow us to lower or ad -valorem taxes.
3. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: City Attorney Goren thanked Mayor Dressler and
Commissioner Bushnell for attending yesterday's County Commission Meeting and thanked
Commissioner Placko for reaching out to her colleagues regarding a civil conclusion
regarding the surtax issues. City Attorney Goren said there is a meeting at noon tomorrow
between Commissioner Tim Ryan and Weston Mayor Dan Stermer to supplement the
conversations at yesterday's meeting. City Attorney Goren said that he, Assistant City
Attorney Horowitz, Jamie Cole, among others, will be at that meeting. Commissioner Ryan
has raised the issue of 25% of funds allocated for the Infrastructure Surtax to be reallocated
for transportation uses. Whatever is discussed or agreed to at that meeting tomorrow this
Commission already has an answer through the Resolution that this Commission passed a
few weeks ago. The City of Tamarac Resolution pertaining to Infrastructure Surtax has
already forwarded over to the Broward County Supervisor of Elections. However, in the
interest of compromise and resolution and an attempt to figure out a way to avoid a lawsuit or
two, Mayor Stermer has been working on behalf all of the cities on a solvable solution. The
challenge for everyone is that the clock is ticking and there is an outside date that the SOE
has imposed as a deadline to submit referendum questions for the ballot. There is the
likelihood that Tamarac will have to do some things in order to have a prefixed future which
might include: revising the resolution which was previously passed; adopting a new resolution
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of rescission; or adopt another document that would support some kind of settlement. In
order to accomplish this, the Mayor may have to call a special meeting. City Attorney Goren
said he is highly optimistic that people will act decently and rationally and will collectively
support of what is best for everyone. City Attorney Goren said he will know more after
tomorrow's meeting.
City Attorney Goren said Tamarac has taken a public position by adopting a resolution, which
along with others, is in the possession of the Broward County Supervisor of Elections. City
Attorney Goren said he believes that the SOE will follow the law and will ministerialy place
what has been given to her on the ballot. There are other issues that can go on the ballot
which may be legally competing, or legally inconsistent; however, that will be left up to a
Judge to make a decision. City Attorney Goren said everyone is working diligently to find
some common ground. City Attorney Goren said he will keep the Mayor and Commission
advised as to how this matter is progressing.
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Cernech said summer camp is filling up quickly.
There are currently 390 campers registered and limited spaces are still available in the
Kindergarten, 6th and 7th Grade camps. Names are being taken and put on a waiting list for
camps that are already full. More information can be obtained at the Community and
Recreations Centers.
City Manager Cernech reported that there will be a Father's Day Fishing Tournament on
Saturday, June 18th at 9:00 a.m. a Caporella Park. The cost is $5 per person and includes a
fishing spot, gift for Dad and lunch. Participants must bring their own equipment and bait.
City Manager Cernech said that 1,800 people attended the Memorial Day Event. The
traditional ceremony featured the provision of commemorative pins for Vietnam Veterans as
well as the unveiling of the Veterans Honor Wall. City Manager Cernech reported that 300
people attended the Movie in the Park at the Sports Complex.
City Manager Cernech said we had a luncheon today to recognize the people who serve on
our Boards and Committees which has an invaluable impact on our City. City Manager
Cernech said the volunteers are appreciative of the recognition for the good work that they
do. City Manager Cernech said he has been asked about recognizing the CERT and COPS
volunteers and staff is working on a way to appropriately recognize them in the near future.
City Manager Cernech said in an effort to keep up with Mayor Dressler, who has recently
been elected as Secretary of the Broward League of Cities, he is proud to announce that he
has been elected as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Florida City County Manager's
Association last week.
City Manager Cernech said as we kick off the summer it marks the real beginning of the
budget process and we have our budget 99.9% complete, and it will be presented to the
Commission on June 23rd at the Special Budget Workshop. We do a three year budget now
with two years forecasted out and the 2017 budget, that will be presented, is pretty much
what was forecasted. This forecasting has allowed the budget process to be much easier and
is looking forward to good conversation at June 23rd. Special Budget Workshop.
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5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mayor Dressler opened Public Participation and the following
individual spoke: Joel Davidson, 4608 Norfolk Island Pine Drive, encouraged people to
continue to submit names for the Veteran's Honor Wall.
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. Commissioner Gomez seconded by
Commissioner Placko moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Motion passed unanimously
(5-0).
a. Approval of the May 25, 2016 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - APPROVED
b. TR12781 - Amendment and Restatement of R-2013-109 Authorizing the Issuance of its
Capital Revenue Note in the Amount of $16,620,000: A Resolution of the City Commission of
the City of Tamarac, Florida amending in certain respects and restating in its entirety
Resolution No. R-2013-109 adopted on October 9, 2013 in order to modify certain business
terms in the loan, and in furtherance thereof, authorizing the issuance of its replacement
Capital Improvement Revenue Note, Series 2013 (Taxable), in the principal amount of
$16,620,000 in exchange for its original Capital Improvement Revenue Note, Series 2013
(Taxable) which will be cancelled, which original note financed and/or refinanced all of the
outstanding City of Tamarac, Florida Taxable Redevelopment Revenue Note, Series 2011,
the cost of acquisition and redevelopment of real property within the city which was used for
community development or redevelopment purposes, and various capital improvements
within the city; providing for an automatic conversion to a term loan on October 1, 20171
Providing for the exchange of the original 2013 Note for the replacement 2013 Note; making
certain findings of public purpose; providing that the replacement 2013 Note shall be a limited
obligation of the city payable from legally available non -ad valorem revenues budgeted,
appropriated and deposited as provided herein; providing for the rights, securities and
remedies for the owner of the replacement 2013 Note; making certain covenants and
agreements in connection therewith; and providing for severability and an effective date.
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c. TR 12784 - Resolution authorizing the purchase of horticultural chemicals for grounds
maintenance and aquatic weed control utilizing SE Florida Government Purchasing
Cooperative Bid Number B-16-66: 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 Horticultural Chemicals utilizing competitive procurement methods with
prequalified vendors and current agreements available for cooperative purchase at the time
of purchase, including, but not limited to, Southeast Florida Governmental Purchasing
Cooperative Bid No. B-16-66 in the best interest of the City; authorizing an expenditure from
the appropriate accounts not to exceed the approved budget for said purpose; effective upon
approval through April 19, 2018; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and
providing for an effective date.
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d. TR12796 - Authorize and execute an Easement Agreement between the City of Tamarac
and Broward County A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida
authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute an Easement Agreement between the
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City of Tamarac and Broward County; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and
providing for an effective date.
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e. TR12785 - Resolution Awarding Contract for the NW 77th Street Multi -purpose Pathway
Project A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding Bid
No. 16-11 B to and approving an Agreement with Williams Paving Co. Inc., for the
construction of the NW 77th Street Multi -Purpose Pathway Project, in accordance with Bid No.
16-11B for a contract amount of $118,870.76; a contingency in an amount of $11,887.08 will
be added to the project account, for a total project budget of $130,757.84; authorizing an
expenditure from the appropriate accounts; providing for conflicts, providing for severability;
and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2016 - 52
f. TR12762 - Unipharma First Amendment to the Water and Sewer Developer's Agreement: A
Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the
appropriate City Officials to accept and execute a First Amendment to the Water and Sewer
Developer's Agreement with Tamarac 10200, LLC., for the Unipharma Project, located at
10200 NW 67th Street, requiring an additional 16 ERC's for water and an additional 16 ERC's
for sewer; requiring an additional payment of $27,200.00 for water and $35,200.00 for sewer,
requiring a total additional payment of $62,400.00 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.
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g. TR12787 - Citywide Buffer Wall Phase III Project: A Resolution of the City Commission of
the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving execution of Task Authorization No. 16-21 D with
Stantec Consulting Services Inc. to provide Professional Engineering Services for the design
and permitting of the Citywide Buffer Wall Project, Phase III, which is generally located on the
North side of McNab Road between NW 108th Terrace and North Pine Island Road, 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
$179,307.50; providing for conflict; providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date.
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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. TR12783 - SHIP / LHAP 2016/2017 — 2018/2019: A Resolution of the City Commission of
the City of Tamarac, Florida approving the Local Housing Assistance Plan as required by the
State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program act, subsections 420.907-420.9079, Florida
Statutes; and rule Chapter 67-37, Florida administrative code; authorizing and directing the
Mayor to execute any necessary documents and certifications needed by the State,
authorizing the submission of the Local Housing Assistance Plan for review and approval by
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the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, authorizing the appropriate city officials to accept
the State of Florida's State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program budget by
accepting the fiscal year 2016, 2017, and 2018 allocations of the program funds to be utilized
according to the City's Local Housing Assistance Plan and Housing Delivery Goals Chart;
that the appropriate City officials are hereby authorized to appropriate said funds including
any and all subsequent budgetary transfers to be in accordance with proper accounting
standards; providing for conflict; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
City Attorney Goren read TR12783 by title into the record. Commissioner Gomez seconded
by Vice Mayor Glasser moved approval of TR12783. 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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10. ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING:
a. T02344 - Code Amendment: S-1 Recreational District: An Ordinance of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida amending Chapter 24 of the City's Code of
Ordinances, entitled "Zoning" by amending Article III, Division 13 entitled "S-1 Recreational
District" by specifically amending Section 24-308 entitled "Permitted Uses", amending Section
24-309 entitled "Prohibited Uses", amending Section 24-313 entitled "Yards, setback areas,
open spaces, etc." To establish hotels as an ancillary use to a private or public country club
subject to the issuance of a Special Exception in the S-1 Recreational Zoning District in
conformity with the City of Tamarac Comprehensive Plan; providing for codification, providing
for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren
read T02344 by title into the Record. Commissioner Bushnell seconded by Commissioner
Gomez moved approval of T02344 on second reading. Mayor Dressler opened the Public
Hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. Motion passed (4-0)
with Commissioner Placko dissenting.
PASSED ON FIRST READING MAY 25, 2016
PASSED ON SECOND READING JUNE 8, 2016
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2016-11
11. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S): There were no Quasi -Judicial Hearing(s) items
scheduled for this meeting.
12. OTHER:
There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Dressler
adjourned the meeting at 8:01p.m.
Harry 15ressler, Mayor
City Clerk
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