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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-04-23 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING CITY HALL CHAMBERS WEDNESDAY APRIL 23, 2008 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City Commission to order on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. in Chambers, at Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321. PRESENT: Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Commissioner Edward C. Portner, Commissioner Patte Atkins -Grad, and Commissioner Harry Dressler. ABSENT AND EXCUSED FOR CAUSE: Vice Mayor Marc L. Sultanof. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Samuel S. Goren, and City Clerk Marion Swenson. Commissioner Portner led the pledge of allegiance. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco asked for a moment of silence in honor of Vice Mayor Sultanof's wife, Sylvia, who passed away yesterday. INTRODUCTION 1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: a. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco, proclaiming the month of April as "National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Month". (Requested by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco) Paul Klein accepted and thanked the Mayor and City Commission for the proclamation. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco spoke of her husband, Jack's transplant, and said he is now an active member of the Transplant Foundation, helping raise money and educating people about transplants. b. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco, proclaiming May 4 — 10, 2008 as Municipal Clerks Week. (Requested by City Clerk Marion Swenson) City Clerk Swenson accepted, and acknowledged Records Coordinator Pabon, Records Clerk Wheatley, and Acting Assistant City Clerk Teufel, for their efforts on behalf of the department and the City. C. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco of employee service awards: 5-Year Awards: Catherine Antonakos, Administrative Coordinator, Fire Rescue; Michael Cain, Service Worker Crewleader, Public Works; Vincent Dixon, Recreation Programmer, Parks and Recreation; Keisha Lawson, Payroll Coordinator, Finance Department; Vincent Mack, Building Maintenance Technician, Public Works; Todd Shoats, Aquatic Spray Technician, Public Works; Rose Terrelonge, Customer Service Rep, Finance Department April 23, 2008 Page 1 of 8 Revised April 18, 2008 10-Year Awards: Michael Annese, Captain Paramedic, Fire Rescue; Melissa Grant, Office Coordinator, Utilities Department; Dania Maldonado, Community Services Manager, Parks & Recreation; Tederra Sims, Customer Service Supervisor, Finance Department 15-Year Award: Nancy Flores, Office Specialist, Community Development 20-Year Award: Jane Coco, Special Events Specialist, Parks & Recreation REPORTS 2. City Commission: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco expressed condolences for the passing of Sylvia Sultanof, wife of Vice Mayor Sultanof. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said this morning we celebrated life and staffs professional careers. On Monday, when Vice Mayor Sultanof called and told of Mrs. Sultanofs condition, the Mayor and City Commission went directly to the hospital and stayed with him, along with long time friends of the Sultanofs, Diane Glasser and Hubert Klombers. The Sultanofs sons arrived late Monday evening. Services will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Star of David. Monday's gathering of colleagues and friends meant a lot to Vice Mayor Sultanof as well as to each one of the Commissioners. We will have many more moments of joy and sorrow, all in the public eye, and with the support of our colleagues and friends, the City Manager, City Attorney, Executive Team and staff, we will get through the joys and sorrows of life. We all pray for Vice Mayor Sultanof; after 64 years of marriage, this will not be easy. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco requested a special meeting be held on Thursday morning, May 1St, to discuss the Jewish Temple issue and pending purchase, and added this item must have a super -majority vote to pass. Commissioner Portner expressed condolences to Vice Mayor Sultanof and family on the passing of Sylvia Sultanof. Commissioner Partner asked that people call or visit Vice Mayor Sultanof, or even ask him out for a dinner, as he is now alone in South Florida. Commissioner Portner said he and Vice Mayor Sultanof have been friends for over 10 years, and he hopes to remain friends for many years to come. Commissioner Atkins -Grad spoke of the MAP organization recently started by Jaimie Levine, whose daughter became a victim of an online predator. The web address for MAP is www.wearemap.org. Commissioner Atkins -Grad read a message from the K- Kids and said they are doing a wonderful job and getting involved in many projects. Commissioner Atkins -Grad expressed condolences to the Sultanof family on the passing of Sylvia Sultanof. Commissioner Dressler expressed deep condolences to Vice Mayor Sultanof and family on the loss of Sylvia Sultanof. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said this commission helps each other develop each others' strengths. Commissioner Atkins -Grad works as the liaison between the schools and the City; Commissioner Dressler works hard for the Mayor and City Commission April 23, 2008 Page 2 of 8 Revised April 18, 2008 with his financial background; Commissioner Portner has served on the Alzheimer's' Board and the 441 Collaborative, as well as other boards and committees. Whenever Commissioner Portner travels, he brings back a detailed report for the Mayor and City Commission. Vice Mayor Sultanof has developed skills and expertise and brings back much needed information to the Mayor and City Commission. Mayor Flansbaum- Talabisco addressed former Mayor Joe Schreiber, who was in the audience, and said along with Public and Economic Affairs Officer Berns's help, the City would get signs regarding the Kiwanis Club's drives to former Mayor Schreiber, which he can then put in the Kings Point Lobby. 3. City Attorne : City Attorney Goren spoke of the traffic magistrate problem in Broward County and said the State may stop funding the traffic and parking magistrates. If this is the case, then effective July 1st the program will end. At that point, docketing will transition to the County Court system. There has been discussion about cities paying for a portion of the program, but likely the State will not be in favor of that, and other challenges may arise. Commissioner Dressler asked how many cities would have to agree to self fund and City Attorney Goren said it is unknown at this time. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco questioned the affect this will have on BSO officers and the protection of residents. City Attorney Goren responded this creates certain protection and financial challenges. Commissioner Dressler questioned the ability of putting into place a system wherein if a vehicle is ticketed for a traffic violation, the driver of the vehicle pays the officer on the spot. City Attorney Goren explained this is not permitted in the State of Florida. Commissioner Portner said not many legislators have served local government and they have little knowledge of their effects on local government. 4. City Manager: City Manager Miller, on behalf of staff, extended sympathies and condolences to the Sultanof family. Services will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Star of David. City Manager Miller acknowledged Community Development Director Bramley, who advised the Mayor and City Commission that Tamarac is the first government in South Florida to have been designated a Certified Green Local Government — Silver Certification. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco thanked staff for their work on this project. City Manager Miller continued with events at Parks and Recreation: 76 participants were at the ArtServe Dance Performance on April 15th at the Tamarac Community Center. The Clean and Green Workshop was held at the Tamarac Community Center on April 19th from 1:00 p.m. — 2:30 p.m. Parks and Recreation along with Tamarac Elementary hosted Earth Day activities and 24 students participated yesterday. There will be a classical music presentation by Adolfo Vidal on Friday, April 25th at the Tamarac Community Center Ballroom. Admission is $5.00 per person and refreshments will be served. The 9th Annual Veterans Assembly will be held on April 30th and Vice Mayor Sultanof will preside. The Hurricane Preparedness Expo will be held on May 10th from 10:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. at the Tamarac Community Center. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 5. Joe Schreiber, 10504 E. Clairmont Circle, Tamarac, FL spoke of items placed on the consent agenda and the need for more microphones in Room 105 for workshop meetings. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said the suggestion about the microphones will April 23, 2008 Page 3 of 8 Revised April 18, 2008 be looked into. With regard to the agenda, long workshop meetings are held wherein items on the consent agenda are discussed. All information is public record and if someone wants information on a particular item a public records request can be made through the City Clerk's office. Commissioner Dressler spoke of the possibility of a rotating broadcast on the internet, as well as the possibility of broadcasting the workshop meetings prior to commission meetings. City Manager Miller said for informational purposes with regard to the resolution regarding Naming Southgate Linear Park, the name has been shortened from Deputy Brian Tephford Park to Tephford Park. City Manager Miller asked to have Temporary Resolution 11387 withdrawn from the agenda. City Manager Miller advised at the workshop meeting on April 21 st, the Mayor and City Commission discussed the addition of Temporary Resolutions 11389 and 11390 to the consent agenda. CONSENT AGENDA 6. City Attorney Goren read Temporary Resolution 11389 by title, and Temporary Resolution 11390 by title. Commissioner Dressler seconded by Commissioner Atkins - Grad moved the addition of Temporary Resolution 11389 and Temporary Resolution 11390 to the consent agenda as items 6(h) and 6(i). On roll call Commissioner Atkins - Grad voted "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved approval of all items on the consent agenda, as revised. On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. a. APPROVE the minutes of the April 9, 2008 Regular City Commission meeting. APPROVED b. AMENDMENT TO THE LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN (LHAP): (TR11380) Approving an Amendment to the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) and Delivery Goals Chart for the Program Years 2007-2008, 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 to be submitted as a required component of the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Act (SHIP) Grant Program; providing for Certification of Consistency with the City's Comprehensive Plan; providing for expenditures for administration of the program. RESOLUTION NO. R2008-45 C. APPOINTING DIRECTOR ALTERNATE AND SECOND ALTERNATE TO THE BROWARD LEAGUE OF CITIES: (TR11383) Appointing the City's Director, Alternate and Second Alternate to the Broward League of Cities; authorizing and directing the City Clerk to notify the Broward League of Cities of the City of Tamarac's appointments. RESOLUTION NO. R2008-46 d. NAMING THE SOUTHGATE LINEAR PARK PROJECT: (TR11386) Naming the Southgate Linear Park Project located on Southgate Boulevard, with the completed park running from Tamarac Veterans' Park, west to the Sawgrass Expressway in Tamarac. RESOLUTION NO. R2008-47 April 23, 2008 Page 4 of 8 Revised April 18, 2008 e. BIKEWAY/WALKWAY SYSTEM PHASE 2 PROJECT: (TR11381) Seeking Federal Surface Transportation Program funds via an application through the Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization to the Florida Department of Transportation in the amount of $750,000 for an integrated bikeway/walkway system within the City of Tamarac; providing for a local match of $750,000 toward a total project cost of $1,500,000 in the event of approval of the application; providing for acceptance of the award and executing of documents upon approval. RESOLUTION NO. R2008-48 f. FLORIDA TAXABLE REDEVELOPMENT REVENUE NOTE SERIES 2008: (TR11375) Authorizing the issuance of a Taxable Redevelopment Revenue Note, Series 2008 of the City in the principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000, initially as a line of credit, to finance the cost of acquisition of real property within the city to be used for Community Redevelopment purposes; providing for an automatic conversion to a Term Loan on April 1, 2011; making certain findings of public purpose; providing that the 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 note; making certain covenants and agreements in connection therewith. RESOLUTION NO. R20008-49 g. AMENDING TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT — CITY MANAGER: (TR11387) Amending the terms of employment of City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, as set forth in Resolution No. R99-226; as amended by Resolution Nos. R-2001-91, R-2001-123, R- 2002-116, R-2003-90, R-2004-72, R-2005-136, R-2006-108, and R-2007-63. WITHDRAWN AT THE REQUEST OF CITY MANAGER h. SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL 1291: (TR11389) Supporting House Bill 1291; supporting increased awareness, education and healthcare coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorder; urging municipalities in Broward County to join in this support; urging the Florida Legislature to adopt House Bill 1291; directing the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Governor, the Broward Legislative Delegation and other members of the Florida Legislature, as well as all municipalities located within Broward County and the Board of County Commissioners for Broward County. RESOLUTION NO. R2008-51 i. SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 2654: (TR11390) Supporting Senate Bill 2654; supporting increased awareness and healthcare coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorder; urging municipalities in Broward County to join in this support; urging the Florida Legislature to adopt Senate Bill 2654; directing the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Governor, the Broward Legislative Delegation and other members of the Florida Legislature, as well as all municipalities located within Broward County and the Board of County Commissioners for Broward County. RESOLUTION NO. R2008-52 Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco questioned the location of the signs for Tephford Park. Director of Parks and Recreation Warner responded the initial sign would be at Nob Hill Road and Southgate Boulevard. Other locations have not yet been determined. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco spoke of the park monument dedication in late June or early July, and invited Deputy Tephford's family, BSO officials and Deputy Tephford's partner, Corey Carbocci. END OF CONSENT AGENDA April 23, 2008 Page 5 of 8 Revised April 18, 2008 REGULAR AGENDA 7. EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTIES BETWEEN TAMARAC JEWISH CENTER INC. AND THE CITY OF TAMARAC: (TR11382) Authorizing the appropriate City Officials to proceed to closing on the agreement for exchange of real properties between Tamarac Jewish Center Inc. and the City of Tamarac for the City to acquire for the expansion of future economic development interests 4.5+/- acres of improved land currently owned by Tamarac Jewish Center, Inc. in exchange for the City's conveyance to Tamarac Jewish Center, inc. of 2.59+/- acres of vacant land currently owned by the city with an additional payment from the City to Tamarac Jewish Center, Inc in the amount of Four Million Nine Hundred Ninety -Five Thousand Dollars ($4,995,000.00). City Manager Miller said there will be a special meeting of the City Commission on May 1st, to discuss this item. Commissioner Dressler seconded by Commissioner Atkins - Grad moved the continuance of this item to May Vt at or after 9:30 a.m. On roll call Commissioner Dressler voted "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Commissioner Atkins - Grad "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. TEMPORARY RESOLUTION 11382 CONTINUED TO MAY 1, 2008 SPECIAL MEETING AT OR AFTER 9:30 A.M. ORDINANCES — FIRST READINGS PUBLIC HEARINGS 9:00 A.M. OR THEREAFTER There were no Ordinances for first reading scheduled for this meeting. ORDINANCES — SECOND READINGS 8. COMMERCIAL VEHICLE CITATION ORDINANCE: (T02159) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 14 entitled, "Motor Vehicle and Traffic", by specifically amending Section 14-84 entitled, "Maximum Weights"; providing for width, length and height regulations in accordance with Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, for commercial motor vehicles; providing for codification. City Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2159 on second reading by title. Commissioner Dressler seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved adoption. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. ADOPTED ON FIRST READING APRIL 9, 2008 ADOPTED ON SECOND READING APRIL 23, 2008 ORDINANCE NO. 0-2008-05 9. AMENDING CHAPTER 5 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS: (T02160) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 5, entitled, "Buildings and Building Regulations", Article I, "In General", Section 5-1, entitled, "Building Department Permit Fees", adding the requirement for automatic annual adjustments to the Building Department Permit Fee Schedule; providing for codification. City Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2160, Revision 1, on second reading by title. Commissioner Dressler seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved adoption. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco opened the public hearing, and with no one wishing to April 23, 2008 Page 6 of 8 Revised April 18, 2008 1 1 1 speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum- Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. ADOPTED ON FIRST READING, AS AMENDED, APRIL 9, 2008 ADOPTED ON SECOND READING APRIL 23, 2008 ORDINANCE NO. 0-2008-06 10. AMENDMENT TO CITY OF TAMARAC COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: (T02155) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading adopting an amendment to the Capital Improvement and Intergovernmental Coordination Elements of the City of Tamarac Comprehensive Plan concerning a text amendment to incorporate new goals, objectives and related policies and the addition of the Public School Facilities Element to the Comprehensive Plan all pertaining to public school facility planning to address the implementation of school facilities concurrency through the establishment of a financially feasible Public School Capital Facilities Program; adoption of level of service standards to establish maximum permissible school utilization rates relative to capacity and coordinated procedures for implementing school concurrency (Case No. 2-LUA-07). City Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2155, Revision 1, on second reading by title. Commissioner Dressler seconded by Commissioner Portner moved adoption. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco opened the public hearing, and wi no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner ressler voted "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum- Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. ADOPTED ON FIRST READING DECEMBER 12, 2007 ADOPTED ON SECOND READING APRIL 23, 2008 ORDIANNCE NO. 0-2008-07 THE FOLLOWING ITEM IS NOT A PUBLIC HEARING 11. AMENDED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TAMARAC AND BROWARD COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ESTABLISHING COORDINATION OF PLANS AND PROCESSES BETWEEN DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: (TR11377) Amended Interlocal Agreement between the City of Tamarac and the Broward County School Board providing for an agreement to establish jointly the specific ways in which the plans and processes of the District School Board and the local governments are to be coordinated. City Attorney Goren read Temporary Resolution 11377 by title. Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Dressier moved approval. On roll call Commissioner Atkins -Grad voted "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. R2008-50 Commissioner Portner asked if the flag could be flown at half staff for 30 days in honor of Mrs. Sylvia Sultanof. City Manager Miller responded raising and lowering of the flag is controlled by the federal government and the office of the President. We can, however, lower the City flag to half mast. All were in agreement to lower the City flag to half mast in honor of Mrs. Sultanofs passing. April 23, 2008 Page 7 of 8 Revised April 18, 2008 QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS There were no Quasi -Judicial Hearings scheduled for this meeting. END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING_ S END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco adjourned the regular meeting of the City Commission at 10:25 a.m. Marion Swenson, CIVIC City Clerk i 'Wo,NO A :- •.MM.WIffI• • April 23, 2008 Page 8 of 8 Revised April 18, 2008 1