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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. Commission Regular Meeting February 25, 2009 Page 1 of 7 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. Commission Regular Meeting February 25, 2009 Page 2 of 7 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", Commission Regular Meeting February 25, 2009 Page 3 of 7 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 Commission Regular Meeting February 25, 2009 Page 4 of 7 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). Commission Regular Meeting February 25, 2009 Page 5 of 7 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 Commission Regular Meeting February 25, 2009 Page 6 of 7 1 1 1 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 Commission Regular Meeting February 25, 2009 Page 7 of 7