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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-02-22 - City Commission Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2016 CALL TO ORDER: Vice Mayor Diane Glasser called the Workshop of the City Commission to order at 9:35 a.m. on Monday, February 22, 2016 in Conference Room 105, City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321. ROLL CALL: Vice Mayor Diane Glasser, Commissioner Pamela Bushnell, Commissioner Michelle J. Gomez, and Commissioner Debra Placko were in attendance. ABSENT: Mayor Harry Dressler Also in attendance were City Manager Michael C. Cernech, Assistant City Manager Diane Phillips, City Attorney Samuel Goren and City Clerk Patricia Teufel. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Mayor Glasser led the Pledge of Allegiance. Vice Mayor Glasser moved out of order of the agenda to take up item 2 on the agenda. 2. Discussion Regarding the Seniors vs. Crime Program. BSO Captain Neal Glassman and Seniors vs. Crime Program Regional Director Wayne Picone appeared. Captain Glassman said the senior community is more vulnerable to be preyed upon by unscrupulous individuals. Several months ago he found out about the Seniors vs. Crime Program which has been around since 1989. Captain Glassman asked to have an office in Tamarac and was told there is an office in Coral Springs. Thus the Attorney General's office did not agree to have a full time office, but they did agree to open a satellite office in Tamarac. Captain Glassman gave a presentation, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Captain Glassman said there will be three or four volunteers working in the office, with the office space, computers and furniture provided by BSO. Mr. Picone noted for the record that the Seniors vs. Crime Program is a special project of the Florida Attorney General's Office. Mr. Picone said there are 40 Seniors vs. Crime Program offices in Florida and which are located in five Regions and Tamarac is in Region 1. Mr. Picone gave an overview of what the program offers and the different services they provide not only to seniors but to anyone, of any age, that need assistance. Mr. Picone said the volunteers at the Tamarac Office will be trained as a filter to move certain cases up to the Coral Springs office. Vice Mayor Glasser said over the last few months she has received quite a few calls from seniors who have been scammed and noted that this can be very devastating. Vice Mayor Glasser said seniors tend to be afraid and ashamed when this occurs. Mr. Picone said this program will make it easier for people to talk to someone who knows what to do. At the request of Commissioner Bushnell Mr. Picone went over the volunteer selection and training processes. Commissioner Placko wanted to know since we are dealing with seniors, some who do not drive, if some kind of transportation will be provided. Mr. Picone said not yet as they have to wait until the office is established and the volunteers are stable. In the meantime they can provide service by phone, fax Page 1 of 3 COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING February 22, 2016 or email. Commissioner Placko asked how the information about this program is disseminated to the residents. Captain Glassman said via District Meetings, HOA and COA meetings and the Tam -A -Gram. Both Captain Glassman and Mr. Picone responded to questions from the Commission. 1. Update on Medical Director - Division Chief Steve Stillwell, Jerry T. Brooks, MD, and Benny Menendez, MD appeared. Division Chief Stillwell thanked the Commission for allowing them to come and address the Commission. Division Chief Stillwell said after the passing of Dr. El Sanadi there was a concern about medical direction and this had to be resolved quickly. Division Chief Stillwell said Tamarac has a temporary contract in place for a 120 day period which will give Tamarac some time to figure out what direction we will be taking. Dr. Brooks said he and Dr. Menendez have dedicated their careers to this area of medicine for over 22 years and they strive for the best for patients. Dr. Brooks said they have worked with Dr. El Sanadi and it is their goal to continue to make things better. Dr. Brooks said he and Dr. Menendez are here to reassure the Commission that they will continue to grow the health care that Tamarac has provided. Dr. Menendez said they know how the EMS system was run for Tamarac and he does not expect any problems and anticipates a smooth transition. Drs. Brooks and Menendez responded to a few questions from the Commission. City Attorney Goren noted for the record that after the passing of Dr. El Sanadi the City Manager, Fire Chief and Division Chief Stillwell were in direct contact with Drs. Brooks and Menendez and there was never any gap in EMS coverage. City Attorney Goren said that Drs. Brooks and Menendez intend to become candidates for the position and plan on working as a team. They know the system and protocols and are highly qualified. 3. Update on Proposed Transit Sales Tax — MPO Director of Planning James Cromar appeared and gave a presentation. Mr. Cromar said the transportation and infrastructure surtax options are a moving target and things still need to be resolved. Mr. Cromar said this conversation today would help shape what will happen with the transportation and infrastructure surtax options. Mr. Cromar walked the Commission through the MPO website relative to the information on both surtaxes. Mr. Cromar discussed the local funding options, the timeline of the steps necessary to hold a referendum in November 2016 and the funding distribution by municipality. Tamarac's first full year distribution would be $6.5 million and the 10 year revenue estimate would be $71.5 million. Mr. Cromar said Broward County would like control of the disbursement of the transportation funds; however, cities have expressed they would like to have some control as well. Mr. Cromar said in the near future the MPO would look for a supporting resolution. All were in agreement that cities should have control of how the funds are spent. Mr. Cromar noted that there is a constructive dialogue going on between all interested groups. Mr. Cromar responded to questions and comments from the Commission and City Manager Cernech. There was a discussion regarding the source(s) of funding and how it might be spent. Mr. Cromar ended by saying that he will take the messages he heard today back to the MPO. 4. TR12750 - Award of Bid No. 16-03B for the Stormwater Master Pump Station Receiving Ponds Erosion Protection Project. Item No. 6 (c) on the Consent Agenda. (TR12750) A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, Page 2 of 3 COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING February 22, 2016 awarding Bid No. 16-03B to and approving an Agreement with Landshore Enterprises, LLC for the construction of Stormwater Master Pump Station Receiving Ponds Erosion Protection Project, in accordance with Bid No. 16-03B for a contract amount of $799,209.26; a contingency in an amount of $119,881.39 will be added to the project account, for a total project budget of $919,090.65; authorizing an appropriation of $272,340.65; authorizing an expenditure from the appropriate accounts, providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Public Services Director Jack Strain, Assistant Public Works Director John Doherty and Purchasing/Contracts Manager Keith Glatz appeared. Assistant Public Works Director John Doherty gave a presentation, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Assistant Public Works Director John Doherty and Public Services Director Strain responded to a few questions from the Commission. 5. TR12731 - Central Parc South: Model Sales: Item No. 6 (b) on the Consent Agenda. (TR12731) A Resolution of the City of Tamarac, Florida, granting a Model Sales permit for the Central Parc South residential development, located on the south side of Commercial Boulevard and west of the Florida Turnpike for a period of six (6) months; 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. 6. Discussion Regarding Commercial Vehicle Ordinance. Community Development Director Maxine Calloway and Code Enforcement Manager Scott Krajewski appeared and gave a presentation, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Community Development Director Calloway talked about the reason for amending the code; Code Enforcement Manager Krajewski talked about case statistics from FY13/14 - FY14/15 and described various pictures regarding commercial and recreational vehicles on residential properties, multiple trailers and boats on residential properties and parking on vacant property. Community Development Director Calloway went over the proposed changes to the code. Community Development Director Calloway and Code Enforcement Manager Krajewski responded to questions and concerns from the Commission. There being no further business to come before the City Commission for consideration, Mayor Dressler adjourned the meeting at 11:46 a.m. P ARgC atricia Teufel, C 0 City Clerk ; 5�P A. C� �� RDI C``\\�. 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