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Home My WebLink About2016-06-06 - City Commission Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MONDAY, JUNE 06, 2016 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Harry Dressler called the Workshop of the City Commission to order at 9:37 a.m. on Monday, June 6, 2016 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, City Attorney Samuel S. Goren and Assistant City Clerk Lillian Pabon. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Gomez led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. Public Art Projects: Significant Sculpture and University Drive Overpass: Community Development Director Maxine Calloway and Public Art Administrators George Gadson and Beth Ravitz appeared. Mr. Gadson opened the presentation by providing an overview of the selection artists, Roger Stoller and Gordon Huether. Ms. Ravitz said she contacted Artist Roger Stoller to convey the Commission recommendations of a more vertical sculpture and the artist agreed to work with the recommendation. Mr. Gadson, Ms. Ravitz and Ms. Calloway responded to questions from the City Commission regarding the contract process and stated that what is being sought is a consensus of the artist sculpture selection and they would return to the City Commission with a contract for its approval. City Attorney Sam Goren added the Commission may not approve a contract that is illusionary. Mayor Dressler asked the City Commission for a consensus to select one of artist Malcolm Robertson samples, the half -figure or the full -figure sculpture, for the University Drive Overpass and after discussion regarding the size, all consented to select the full -figure sculpture. Ms. Ravitz asked for approval to move forward with the artist in order for the artist to contact FDOT to receive the agency requirements. Public Art Chair Toby Archer joined presenters to add comments regarding the view of the sculpture on the outside of the overpass instead of the inside as it would have an impact on the view. Ms. Archer was then excused. Mayor Dressler asked for a consensus to select artist Roger Stoller's Helix sculpture to be located on Commercial Boulevard and all were in agreement with the selection. Mayor Dressler asked for a consensus to select artist Gordon Heuther sculpture to be placed at Tamarac Village and a consensus was made to put the decision on hold as it is too premature to determine for the location. Mayor Dressler thanked everyone connected to this process. 2. TR12781 - Amendment and Restatement of R-2013-109 Authorizing the Issuance of its Capital Revenue Note in the Amount of $16,620,000. Item No 6 (b) on the Consent Agenda: (TR12781) 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, Page 1 of 3 COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING June 6, 2016 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, 2017; 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. Financial Services Director Mark Mason appeared and gave a presentation, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Director Mark Mason responded to questions from Mayor Dressler. 3. TR12783 - SHIP / LHAP 2016/2017 — 2018/2019: Item No. 9 (a) on Public Hearing(s). (TR12783) 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 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. Community Development Director Maxine Calloway and Housing & Neighborhood Programs Manager Coleen Christie appeared. A presentation on the Action Plan was made by Housing & Neighborhood Programs Manager Christie, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's. Office. Ms. Christie responded to Mayor Dressler and City Commission questions related to the program statistical data, program funding allocation, program application process and applicant requirements. City Manager Cernech led discussion related to other programs that offer additional opportunities for residents to apply like the PACE program. Commissioner Bushnell had questions on homeowners without home insurance and their eligibility for the City's program. Community Development Director Calloway said it is a requirement to have insurance in order to secure the investment. Commissioner Placko asked if disaster funds are not used, are they redirected and Ms. Christie responded as these funds are not encumbered, any excess funding if available could be used in an emergency. Mayor thanked staff. _ Page 2 of 3 COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING June 6, 2016 4. TR12785 - Resolution Awarding Contract for the NW 77th Street Multi -purpose Pathway Project: Item No. 6 (e) on the Consent Agenda. (TR12785) 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. 16-11 B 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. Public Services Director Jack Strain and Assistant Public Works Director John Doherty appeared. Assistant Public Works Director Doherty made a presentation, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office, and responded to Mayor Dressler questions. 5. Update on Infrastructure Surtax: City Manager Michael C. Cernech — City Attorney Samuel Goren opened the discussion reporting that it could be possible for three questions to be in the November ballot, which is being discussed at a meeting this morning with Mayor Stermer, Commissioner Ryan and Assistant City Attorney Horowitz. A meeting will take place the next day to discuss a 50/50 split proposal made by Mayor Stermer, representing 50% allocated to the transportation tax and 50% allocated to the infrastructure tax. The City's Resolution is irreversible since it is already at the Supervisor of Elections Office. City Attorney Goren expressed he will do all it takes to assist the City on this issue. There was no commitment made by Commissioner Ryan. We have run out of time to meet the deadline set by the Supervisor of Elections. The Supervisor of Elections does not have discretionary power to select which questions will be placed on the ballot. City Manager Cernech said he forwarded an e-mail received from Mayor Stermer asking the Commission to reach out to all County Commissioners relating to the challenges with the transportation proposal. Mr. Cernech said he will have a better idea after tomorrow's meeting and that he is not sure support will be given. The City Commission asked what is expected of them at this time. City Manager Cernech stated the City Commission acted as group and if each member believes on what was decided, he or she may call County Commissioners to discuss this issue. City Attorney Goren said at least two; possibly 3 questions will be on the ballot. City Manager Cernech talked about how the infrastructure surtax benefits the cities and how hard dollars would go to the communities. The City Commission agreed to not call County Commissioners and decided to wait to see what happens at tomorrow's meeting. There being no further business to come before the City CommijIsion for consideration, Mayor Dressler adjourned the meeting at 12:55 p.m. �F�TAMq A ,99 , - ESTABLISHED. Q= Lillian Pabon, CIVIC -O SEAL : 1963 Assistant City Clerk `' . p �, 9 ..1< Page 3 of 3 COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING June 6, 2016