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Home My WebLink About2016-09-12 - City Commission Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP September 12, 2016 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Harry Dressler called the Workshop of the City Commission to order at 9:44 a.m. on Monday, September 12, 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, Assistant City Attorney Julie Klahr and City Clerk Patricia A. Teufel. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Bushnell led the Pledge of Allegiance 1. Sunset Point Park Public Art Project Update: Community Development Director Maxine Calloway; Public Art Administrators George Gadson and Beth Ravitz; Margi Nothard, Artist; Mindy Shrago, made introductions and Mr. Gadson gave a brief background on the Sunset Point Park Public Art Project, talked about the initial design and went over what steps will be taken next. Ms. Nothard gave a presentation on the proposed Sunset Point Park Art Project, talked about the concepts of the design and the unique landscape contained in the park. A copy of Ms. Nothard's presentation is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Ms. Shrago gave a presentation about the Young at Art Museum environmental education programming to support the structure at Sunset Point Park. A copy of Ms. Shrago's presentation is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Community Development Director Calloway, Mr. Gadson, Ms. Ravitz, Ms. Nothard and Ms. Shrago responded to numerous questions and comments from the Commission. Mayor Dressler asked if Ms. Nothard has anything that would show how the mirror image would look and Ms. Nothard said she did not bring it with her but will send images to the Commission. Commissioner Placko asked if it would be illuminated at night and what is the estimated cost of the project. Ms. Nothard said a preliminary estimate is $360,000 and Mr. Gadson noted that figure does not include illumination of the project. Community Development Director Calloway said we have to go through the RFP process to determine the cost and will bring that back to the Mayor and Commission at a future date. Mayor Dressler reiterated that he felt it was important that the Commission have a real visual representation of the view/image and Community Development Director Calloway stated that they will bring that back to the Commission. 2. TR12842 - Public Art: University Drive Overpass Contract Award: Item No. 6 (e) on the Consent Agenda. (TR12842) A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the public art proposal and concept by Malcolm Robertson, and execution of an agreement between the City of Tamarac and Town Art Studios attached hereto as Exhibit "2" and incorporated herein, to provide a work of art to be placed on the University Drive Overpass Bridge, in the amount of $104,000; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. Community Development Director Maxine Calloway, Public Art Administrators George Gadson and Page 1 of 3 COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING September 12, 2016 Beth Ravitz and Purchasing/Contracts Manager Keith Glatz appeared. Mr. Gadson started off by providing the Commission with an update on the Veteran's Tribute Wall and the plaque that will be placed in Veteran's park honoring the memory of all personnel who supported the policies, troops and agencies of the USA. Ms. Ravitz gave a presentation, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. There was a discussion about which of the three options the Commission liked best. All were in agreement to go with option 1. 3. TR12843 - Public Art: Woodlands Significant Sculpture Contract Award: Item No. 6 (h) on the Consent Agenda. (TR12843) A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the Public Art proposal and concept by Roger Stoller, and execution of an agreement between the City of Tamarac and Stoller Studio, Inc.; attached hereto as Exhibit "2" and incorporated herein, to provide a work of art to be placed on the Woodlands Golf Course property, in the amount of $200,000; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. Community Development Director Maxine Calloway, Public Art Administrators George Gadson and Beth Ravitz and Purchasing/Contracts Manager Keith Glatz appeared. Ms. Ravitz gave a presentation, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Ms. Ravitz passed around the maquette of the sculpture with the Tamarac site specific imagery. Mayor Dressler asked if it would be illuminated at night and Mr. Gadson replied that it would. Mayor Dressler asked about the status of the mosaic benches and Mr. Gadson said they are in fabrication at this time and that by mid -November we would have some benches ready for use. Community Development Director Calloway briefly went over the reason for the delay on this art project. 4. TR12835 - Travel Policy: Item No. 6 (f) on the Consent Agenda. (TR12835) A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending and adopting City of Tamarac Administrative Policy 95-01 R "Travel Policy"; incorporating City of Tamarac Administrative Policy 95-01 R "Travel Policy" in its entirety into the City of Tamarac's Administrative Policies; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for 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. Financial Services Director Mason responded to a few comments from the Commission. 5. TR12848 - Resolution in Opposition to the DEP's Weakening of Restrictions Allowing an Increase in the Release of Toxic Chemicals into Florida's Waters: Item No. 6 0) on the Consent Agenda. (TR12848) A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, affirming the City's opposition to the Department of Environmental Protection's weakening of restrictions that would allow an increase in the release of toxic chemicals into Florida's waters; urging the United States Environmental Protection Agency not to approve the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's new restrictions; supporting the lawsuit filed by the Seminole Tribe of Florida against the Department of Environmental Protection ("DEP") and the Florida Environmental Regulation Commission ("FERC") on August 5, 2016 to halt the increase of toxins in Florida's water; opposing any effort by the DEP or the FERC to oppose the Seminole litigation; directing the appropriate City Officials to take any and all actions necessary to effectuate the intent of this Resolution; directing the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this Page 2 of 3 COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING September 12, 2016 Resolution to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, the Florida League of Cities and the Broward League of Cities; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Mayor Dressler spoke on this issue and noted for the record that he supported the Seminole Tribe in their efforts. Mayor Dressler spoke about passing a resolution in opposition to the building of a pipe line in North Dakota where the Federal Government, the Army Corp of Engineers and a private company have been bull dozing sacred Indian Burial Grounds. 6. Discussion on Amendment 11: Financial Services Director Mark Mason appeared and gave a presentation, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Financial Services Director Mason went over the history of Amendment 11 and the proposed Amendment 5 on the November 8, 2016 ballot. Financial Services Director Mason responded to a few questions from the Commission. Mayor Dressler asked what the fiscal impact would be and Financial Services Director Mason responded he would get back to the Commission with that information. Mayor Dressler asked City Manager Cernech to have staff look into the fiscal impact and bring that information back to the Commission before making any decisions. 7. Discussion on Cost Recovery: City Manager Michael Cernech, Assistant City Manager Diane Phillips and Financial Services Director Mark Mason appeared. It was decided to move this discussion to the next September 26, 2016 workshop. 8. Other Business: There being no further business to come before the City Commission for consideration, Mayor Dressler adjourned the meeting at 11:48 a.m. 0 \\\ 111111,,1// F TA Mq 9 ��'�. O Patricia Teufel CM City Clerk _ � ESTABLISHE : o = p' SEAL :O\ o Page 3 of 3 COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING September 12, 2016