HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-02-25 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2009
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco called the regular meeting of the city
commission to order at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 in Chambers at
Tamarac City Hall 7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321.
PRESENT: Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Vice Mayor Patricia Atkins -Grad,
Commissioner Pamela Bushnell, Commissioner Diane Glasser, and Commissioner
Harry Dressler.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Samuel S. Goren, and
City Clerk Marion Swenson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco led the pledge of allegiance.
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS: 5-year awards: Kevin Gjertsen,
Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire Rescue; Daniel Gutierrez, Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire
Rescue; Jesse Lapin-bertone, Inspector/Plans Examiner EMT, Fire Rescue; Frank
Campo, Aquatic Spray Technician, Public Works; 10-year award: Eva Guimares,
Administrative Coordinator, Financial Services; 15- ear award: Myrna Beltre, Systems
Coordinator, Public Words; 20- ear awards: Barbara London, Administrative
Coordinator, Public Works; Jeffrey Arillo, Engineering construction Inspector/Plans
Examiner, Utilities; 25-year award: Janice Atwood, Backflow Technician, Utilities.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said this is a wonderful place to work. City Manager Miller
said he is coming up on 15 years with the City and this is a wonderful place to work
mainly because of all the employees. Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad said when she is out in
the community she gets many compliments about our employees, and Vice Mayor
Atkins -Grad thanked the employees for all they do. Commissioner Glasser said this is
her second time as commissioner and she appreciates all the employees have done in
the past and today. Commissioner Bushnell said she is honored to work with all the
employees and she will get to know each of them in the coming years. Commissioner
Dressler thanked everyone for their service, which is often done under difficult
situations. It is greatly appreciated.
REPORTS
2. COMMISSION REPORTS: Commissioner Bushnell attended the opening of the
Sports Complex and said it is an incredible place. She is looking forward to educating
the residents on the east side of Tamarac about this facility and other facilities available
to them in Tamarac. On Friday Commissioners Bushnell and Glasser attended a very
interesting law seminar that covered ethics, foreclosures, and alternative revenue
sources. Most of the alternative revenue sources are already in place in Tamarac.
Commissioner Bushnell said she would present a report on the seminar to the rest of
the Mayor and City Commission.
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Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad attended the celebration of Black History Month at the Tamarac
Community Center, and also attended a PTA meeting where first, graders sang a
medley of songs about our presidents. Millennium Middle School held a thank you
program for those who contributed time and effort to making the school successful.
Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad said she is on the advisory committee and PTA for both
schools. The new Sports Complex is wonderful; Tamarac takes a back seat to no one
in providing for our kids. Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad attended an informative meeting
hosted by the Broward League, as well as a prayer breakfast on Valentines Day; the
theme being "Love Thy Neighbor'.
Commissioner Glasser reported on the law seminar she attended and the discussions
regarding upcoming budgets and revenues. The Mayor and City Commission held a
workshop meeting yesterday with staff, and we have good people working in the City.
We will get through this rough time and try to hit upon our residents as little as possible
while still providing the services they need. The Sports Complex is a magnificent facility
and staff did a wonderful job putting it together; it is for all walks of life and all ages. For
a little City, Tamarac has the best quality parks and sports complex any city can expect.
Commissioner Glasser said she greatly appreciates the work done by the City.
Commissioner Dressler reported on the MPO emergency meeting and referenced an
article that appeared in the Sun Sentinel regarding the overpass to Palm Beach County.
Commissioner Dressler reported that -the Tamarac projects, where funds were already
committed, were still on the list, and spoke of the manipulation of monies by other
government agencies that affect Tamarac's funding and projects. Commissioner
Dressler said bad government downtown hurts us. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said
she is happy to see that our projects are still on the list, and Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad
said we are lucky to have Commissioner Dressler on the MPO. City Manager Miller
added his appreciation for all that Commissioner Dressler does on the MPO, and he
knows it is difficult with the stimulus program and changing guidelines. Other
government entities want to get their hands on our money but Commissioner Dressler is
vigilant and works to get our projects funded.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she has embarked on an educational program in the
community, called "follow the money". It is about educating the public on the
complicated project of the process of securing money for the City. There are different
pots of money out there from different sources, and she is hopeful they will reach our
city. In Washington, D.C. our projects come under appropriation priorities. Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco received an executive summary from our Lobbyist in .., the
Ferguson Group,which covers places from which we might expect to receive funding, "`It
is important we continue to follow the money. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she will
attend a meeting in Dania Beach hosted by Congresswoman Wasserman -Schultz.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she received information from the U.S. Conference of
Mayors wherein Tamarac was included in a survey of 135 cities, regarding protecting
and expanding the urban tree canopy. This comes under best practices. Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco thanked staff for all their efforts on the project.
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3. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: City Attorney Goren reported on the two Bills filed
regarding the 1 % surtax for Fire/Rescue. The Fire Chiefs' Association opposes the Bills
and if they go through, they could have major implications in Tamarac. Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco confirmed if the Bills pass we would lose control of our services
but would still be responsible on the expense side. Commissioner Dressler questioned
our intervener status with regard to the University Drive extension and City Attorney
Goren reported the parties are still talking, but our role is limited. In March the Judge
will make a decision in the matter.
4. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Miller thanked the Mayor and City
Commission for spending the day with staff yesterday. It was a long meeting beginning
at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 3:30 p.m. Many of the Mayor and City Commission returned
to their offices to deal with phone calls and mail after the meeting. City Manager Miller
also thanked the executive team for their work in preparing for the meeting. We
reached a tentative agreement on the strategic plan and budgetary challenges.
Tamarac has been a Tree City for 16 years and City Manager Miller said he received a
letter from a resident from the Woodmont Homeowners Association, referencing trees
that were planted on 80t" Avenue, and thanking Public Works Director Strain and his
department for planting the trees. Fire Department reports the 13 participants in the
CERT Training will graduate Saturday and then they will attend first responder training.
These people will be invaluable to us in an emergency. Parks and Recreation
Department reports the next outdoor concert will be held on March 13 at 7:00 p.m. at
the Sports Complex.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Manny Torres, 2801 NW 68 Lane, Margate, said he is
President of Galveston Projects, LLC, said his company stimulates economic growth
with local jobs/projects generated; stimulates economic growth with outside of Florida
with jobs/projects generated; and creates economic stimulus agencies to assist in
creation of local residential and commercial projects.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. City Manager Miller said Item 6(n) on the consent agenda, TR11574 APPROVAL
OF 1s AMENDMENT-CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FY08/09 is a public hearing
and should be removed from the consent agenda and made Number 7 on the regular
agenda. Commissioner Dressler seconded by Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad moved the
removal of Item 6(n) from the consent agenda to Item 7 on the regular agenda for public
hearing. On roll call Commissioner Glasser voted "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes",
Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
City Clerk Swenson asked the Mayor and City Commission to table Items 6(d) through
6(k) on the consent agenda indefinitely due to the fact that there were not sufficient
applicants to fill all vacancies on the Boards and Committees. Commissioner Dressler
seconded by Commissioner Glasser moved to table Items 6(d) through 6(k) on the
consent agenda indefinitely. On roll call Commissioner Dressler voted "yes",
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Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad "yes", Commissioner Glasser
"yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
Commissioner Dressier seconded by Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad moved approval of the
remaining items on the consent agenda Items 6(a)(b)(c)(I)(m)(o)(p). On roll call
Commissioner Bushnell voted "yes", Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad "yes", Commissioner
Glasser "yes', Commissioner Dressler "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes".
Motion carried.
a. APPROVE MINUTES of the February 11, 2009 regular city commission meeting.
APPROVED
b. TR11551 — FY2007/2008 HOME INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT: A resolution of
the City of Tamarac, Florida accepting the 2007-2008 Fiscal year and Fiscal year Home
Investment partnership ("HOME") funds; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to
execute an Interlocal Agreement for the designation of subrecipient and disbursement
of HOME Program, Fiscal Year 2007-2008, with Broward County and subsequent
agreements, if necessary, pending legal review.
RESOLUTION NO. R2009-023
C. TR 11552 — FY2008-2009 HOME INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT: A resolution of
the City of Tamarac, Florida, accepting the 2008-2009 Fiscal year and Fiscal Year
Home Investment Partnership ("HOME") funds; authorizing the appropriate City Officials
to execute an Interlocal Agreement for the designation of subrecipient and
disbursement of HOME Program, Fiscal Year 2008-2009, with Broward County and
subsequent agreements, if necessary, pending legal review.
RESOLUTION NO. R2009-024
d. TR 11558 — APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE PLANNING BOARD: A
resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, appointing two
regular members and two alternate members to the Planning Board.
TABLED INDEFINITELY
e. TR 11559 - APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION
BOARD: A resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
appointing three regular members and two alternate members to the parks and
Recreation Board.
TABLED INDEFINITELY
f. TR11560 — APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD: A
resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, appointing two
regular members and two alternate members to the Social Services Board.
TABLED INDEFINITELY
g. TR11561 — APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE VETERANS AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE: A resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
appointing eight or more members to the Veterans Affairs Committee; providing a
method for appointment of a Chairperson to the Veterans Affairs Committee.
TABLED INDEFINITELY
h. TR11562 — APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CODE BOARD: A resolution of
the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, appointing two regular members to
the Code Enforcement Board to serve three-year terms ending November 2011 or until
new appointments are made; appointing one regular member to the Code Enforcement
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Board to complete an unexpired term expiring November 2010 or until new
appointments are made; appointing two alternate members to the Code Enforcement
Board to serve three-year terms expiring November 2012 or until new appointments are
made.
TABLED INDEFINITELY
I. TR11563 — APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE PUBLIC INFORMATION
COMMITTEE: A resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
appointing two regular members, and four alternate members to the Public Information
Committee.
TABLED INDEFINITELY
j. TR11564 — APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE INSURANCE ADVISORY
BOARD: A resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
appointing four regular members, and two alternate members to the Insurance Advisory
Board.
TABLED INDEFINITELY
k. TR11565 — APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE: A resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
appointing four members to the Investment Advisory Committee,
TABLED INDEFINITELY
I. TR11570 WESTPOINT RETAIL PLAZA INGRESS -EGRESS EASEMENT: A
resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the
appropriate City Officials to accept and execute a Blanket Public Safety Ingress/Egress
Easement with Westpoint Business Park II, Ltd., for the Westpoint Retail Plaza Project,
located at West Commercial Blvd. & Hiatus road, to provide proper access to the
property for municipal services such as utility, canal, fire and police protection,
emergency and other public safety services; authorizing and directing the City Clerk to
record said document in the public records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2009-025
M. TR11571 — CHANGE ORDER TO AGREEMENT WITH DI POMPEO AND AN
AGREEMENT WITH BROWARD SCHOOL BOARD: A resolution of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to
execute Change Order Number 8 to the Agreement between the City of Tamarac and
DiPompeo Construction Corporation for the design/build of the Tamarac Park
Recreation Center project for the design and construction of an additional parking
facility to be located between the Tamarac Park Recreation Center and Tamarac
Elementary School; authorizing the appropriate city officials to execute a lease and
funding agreement with the School Board of Broward County for said parking facility;
authorizing an additional expenditure in an amount not to exceed $361,994.46 for said
purpose; authorizing budget amendments as needed for proper accounting purposes.
RESOLUTION NO. R2009-026
n. TR111574 — APPROVAL OF 1ST AMENDMENT-CDBG ANNUAL ACTION
PLAN FY08/09: A resolution of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving an amendment
to the projects recommended for inclusion in the Fiscal year 2008 Annual Action Plan
for expenditure of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community
Block Grant funds estimated to be $418,811.00 for the ninth program year (Case No. 5-
MI-09).
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ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA AND REAGENDIZED AS ITEM NO 7 —
PUBLIC HEARING
o. TR11576 — LWCF GRANT APPLICATION-WATER'S EDGE: Authorizing
submission of a grant application, acceptance and execution of the grant agreement if
awarded pending legal review, to the. Florida Department of Environmental Protection
for a 2009 Land and Water Conservation Fund Program (LWCF) grant for the provision
of recreational elements at Water's Edge Park in an amount not to exceed $200,000,
providing for a 1:1 match of $200,000 from prior grant funding, for a total project cost
not to exceed $400,000.
RESOLUTION NO. R2009-027
p. TR11575 — INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT RENEWAL: A resolution
of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida authorizing the appropriate city
officials to extend the existing agreement between the City of Tamarac and Davidson
Fixed Income Management, (formerly Kirkpatrick Pettis Capital Management), for
investment advisory services for a one-year period effective April 15, 2009, through
April 14, 2010.
RESOLUTION NO. R2009-028
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING
7. TR111574 — APPROVAL OF. 1ST AMENDMENT-CDBG ANNUAL ACTION
PLAN FY08/09: A resolution of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving an amendment
to the projects recommended for inclusion in the Fiscal year 2008 Annual Action Plan
for expenditure of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community
Block Grant funds estimated to be $418,811.00 for the ninth program year (Case No. 5-
MI-09).
ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA AND REAGENDIZED AS ITEM NO 7 —
PUBLIC HEARING
City Attorney Goren read Temporary Resolution 11574 by title. Commissioner Dressler
seconded by Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad moved approval. Community Development
Director Bramley gave a presentation. Commissioner Dressler clarified the $100,000 is
a reallocation of funds. Commissioner Bushnell questioned the use of the money for
sidewalks when foreclosures are a high priority in the City and Community Development
Director Bramley explained the neighborhood stabilization funds provide for
rehabilitation of foreclosed units; therefore, those residents would not request funding
from CDBG monies. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco opened the public hearing and with
no one wishing to.speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Dreg her
voted "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad "YW,
Commissioner Glasser "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2009-029
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QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S)
There were no quasi-judicial hearings scheduled for this meeting
END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S)
END OF PUBLIC HEARING(S)
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco adjourned the meeting at 10:00 a.m.
Marion Swenson,,dMC
City Clerk
Beth Flansbaum- alabis o, Mayor
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