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Home My WebLink About2004-06-23 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING CITY HALL CHAMBERS WEDNESDAY JUNE 23, 2004 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the regular meeting of the City Commission to order at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 23, 2004, in Chambers at Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW $$ Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321. PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Marc L. Sultanof, Commissioner Edward C. Partner, Commissioner Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, and Commissioner Karen L. Roberts. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Mitchell S. Kraft, and City Clerk Marion Swenson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco led the pledge of allegiance. INTRODUCTION 1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: a. Presentation by Randy Hibshman, Challenger Baseball League, of a plaque to the Mayor and Commission in appreciation for the City's support of the league. Mr. Hibshman said this is a unique program for children with all types of disabilities, and thanks to donations from the City of Tamarac it was possible to hold a barbeque/picnic with a DJ at the end of the year for the children and their families. Mayor Schreiber accepted on behalf of the City of Tamarac and said the City would continue its support. b. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of a Certificate of Appreciation to Bert Balaban for submission of the name "Sunset Point" for the McNab Park Project. Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Warner accepted on Mr. Balaban's behalf. C. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of a Certificate of Appreciation to Marilyn Ginsberg for submission of the name "Tamarac Commons" for the Gateway Park Project. Marilyn Ginsberg accepted. RFPnRTR 2. City Commission: Mayor Schreiber had no report. Commissioner Portner had no report. Commissioner Roberts had no report. Vice Mayor Sultanof reported that he and several colleagues attended a public meeting for the vision of the C-14 Canal project that runs throughout Broward County. Vice June 23, 2004 1 Mayor Sultanof said he is delighted that Tamarac is well protected because our stretch of the C-14 Canal is without fault, while heading eastward, it encroaches on peoples' properties. Vice Mayor Sultanof said the County will do the work but he is concerned about whether the County will do a good job. Vice Mayor Sultanof said as a delegate to the MPO, he voted against, and will again vote against the expansion of the Florida Turnpike and Sawgrass Expressway, unless sound walls are provided for Tamarac's 13 sister cities. This is a very big project, that will cost $450 million, and he is disturbed that the FDOT can not squeeze $6 million out of the funds for sound walls. Vice Mayor Sultanof said he would not approve permission for right-of-way to go through Tamarac unless sound walls are put up. Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco spoke of a very nice project in District 2 that has come to fruition with help from Commissioner Roberts. The Woodlands Country Club put together a program for the Bulldogs on Tuesdays throughout the summer providing the Bulldogs with the use of the putting green and driving range, and hopefully, if the program is successful, it will continue next summer. 3. City Attorney. City Attorney Kraft had no report. 4. City Manager: BSO has targeted traffic enforcement throughout various areas of the City and cracked down on speeding at NW 80th Avenue, NW 70th Avenue, and Westwood Drive. Over the past month, 443 citations were issued. The opening of Fire Station 15 was very successful with several hundred community members in attendance. Over 150 signed up for various Fire Department programs, and the station is fully operational. BSO and Tamarac Fire Rescue participated in a regional terrorism drill last week, with favorable reports given to both agencies for their participation and preparation. Parks and Recreation reports that the Social Services Division will enter into a partnership agreement with Broward County for monthly lectures to Tamarac residents, as well as assessments and referrals. The Social Services Division and Transportation Division held an outreach program for Tamarac Gardens West with 35 residents in attendance. Transportation will run a trial route stop at the Tamarac Gardens Clubhouse beginning in July. The annual July 41h Celebration will be held on Sunday, July 4th from 6:00 p.m. — 9:30 p.m. at the Tamarac Sports Complex. In addition to the many scheduled events are a free concert and the fireworks display. City Manager Miller reported that the Hampton Hills Centex Project on the Caporella Property will begin earth moving and the City may extend the hours from 7:00 a.m. — 7:00 p.m., in order to get the large earth moving equipment in and out before school starts in August. The park site will be cleared first and there will be traffic enforcement in the area. 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Odiel Feyers, 7421 NW 70 Avenue, questioned the status of the project on 70th Avenue, and whether it was possible to work on 771h Street to McNab Road first. Public Works Director Strain said there was a kickoff meeting in June for the design, and the design period will be about eight months; then we will go out to bid. It will be about 17 months before all is said and done. This will be a total project, and normally it is best to allow the contractor to move forward as planned, because changes will influence the cost and efficiency of the project. Mayor Schreiber June 23, 2004 2 said this is not a simple project, but the City is working on it. Commissioner Roberts asked BSO Chief Dugger to continue traffic enforcement with radar along 70t" Street. CONSENT AGENDA 6. Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval of all items on the Consent Agenda. On roll call Vice Mayor Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", and Commissioner Portner "yes". Motion carried. a. APPROVE the minutes of the June 9, 2004 Regular City Commission meeting. APPROVED b. VOTING DELEGATE — 2004 FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE: (TR10471) Appointing a Voting Delegate from the City of Tamarac to the 2004 Florida League of Cities Annual Conference; directing the City Clerk to send a copy of this resolution to the Florida League of Cities. RESOLUTION NO. R2004-151 C. PURCHASE OF WATER METER FITTINGS AND WATER LINE ACCESSORIES: (TR10460) Utilizing the City of Deerfield Beach Bid Number 2000- 01 /08, entitled "Water Meter Fittings and Water Line Accessories" issued on behalf of the Southeast Florida Governmental Purchasing Group; authorizing the purchase of water meter fittings and water line accessories in an amount not to exceed $115,000. RESOLUTION NO. R2004-152 d. AMENDING TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: (TR10474) Amending terms of employment of the City Attorney. RESOLUTION NO. R2004-153 e. PURCHASE OF BASEBALL FIELD BLEACHERS: (TR10467) Approving the purchase of eight sets of baseball field bleachers to include installation, at a total cost not to exceed $42,760,25, from Contract Connection, Inc., utilizing the City of Jacksonville, Florida, Price Agreement Contract for Park and Playground Equipment, Bid No. SC-0549-03; approving funding from the appropriate capital improvement account. RESOLUTION NO. R2004-154 f. AGREEMENT — SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION: (TR10464) Executing an agreement for the FY04 Inflow and Infiltration Project for sanitary sewer rehabilitation with Insituform Technologies, Inc., utilizing Manatee County Contract RFP 00-6019FL, valid through September 4, 2004, for an amount not to exceed $600,000.00; authorizing the appropriate City officials to administer the contract. RESOLUTION NO. R2004-155 g. PURCHASING RADIOS AND ACCESSORIES: (TR10469) Purchasing mobile radios from Motorola Inc., based on a Master Service Agreement between Broward County and Motorola, Inc. at a total cost not to exceed thirty-one thousand five hundred and forty dollars ($31,540.00). RESOLUTION NO. R2004-156 June 23, 2004 3 h. AWARDING RFP AND EXECUTING AGREEMENT FOR AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT: (TR10476) Awarding RFP 04-07R, "Furnish and Install Audio Visual Equipment" to and executing an agreement with Custom Fit, Inc., to furnish and install audio-visual equipment in the Commission Chambers, Conference Room 105 and the Community Center Ballroom, in an amount not to exceed $112,335.00. RESOLUTION NO. R2004-157 i. AGREEMENT WITH BROWARD COUNTY FOR CONSULTING SERVICES — ADMINISTRATION OF HUD CDBG AND HOME PROGRAMS AND SHIP PROGRAM: (TR10477) Awarding RFP No. 04-01 R to and authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute an agreement between the City of Tamarac and Broward County to provide consulting services for the administration of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Programs for a maximum annual rate of fifteen percent (15%) ($77,850.00) of the annual grant allocation and to provide consulting services for the administration of the State of Florida State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program for a maximum annual rate of eight percent (8%) ($34,362.00) of the annual grant allocation for a period beginning upon execution by Broward County through September 30, 2005 with a provision for two (2) additional one-year renewals (Case No. 10-MI-04). RESOLUTION NO. R2004-158 j. SUPPORTING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE SAM GOLDSMITH FOR THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES "E. HARRIS DREW" AWARD: (TR10486) Supporting the nomination of the Honorable Sam Goldsmith, Commissioner of the City of Coconut Creek, for the Florida League of Cities "E. Harris Drew Award". RESOLUTION NO. R2004-159 END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA ORDINANCES — FIRST READINGS 7. AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE TAMARAC CODE — FIREFIGHTER PENSION PLAN: (T02052) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 16, Pensions and Retirement, Article V. "Firefighters — Declaration of Trust" providing for eligibility to serve as a trustee; amending Chapter 16, Pensions and Retirement, Article VI "Firefighter Pension Plan" providing for definitions; providing for the purchase of credited service for military and firefighter service prior to employment by the City of Tamarac; establishing a Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP); providing for a cost of living adjustment for certain participants; providing for codification. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance 2052 on first reading by title. Vice Mayor Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval. On roll call Mayor Schreiber voted "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", and Commissioner Flansbaum- Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. APPROVED ON FIRST READING JUNE 23, 2004 June 23, 2004 4 8. AMENDING SECTION 12-39 OF THE CODE — LICENSE AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS: (T02051) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 12, "License and Business Regulations", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tamarac, Florida, by amending Article II, "Occupational Licenses", by amending Section 12-39, "Amount of Fee" to conform with Chapter 205, Florida Statutes; modifying occupational license fees and classifications and establishing equity between license fees and establishing additional license classifications and fees (Case No. 14-Z- 04); providing for codification. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance 2051 on first reading by title. Vice Mayor Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum- Talabisco moved approval. Commissioner Roberts questioned the changed or eliminated titles and the new ones that have been added, and Community Development Director King responded that grouping the categories makes it easier for residents and staff to find the fee classifications. On roll call Commissioner Roberts voted "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum- Talabisco "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried. APPROVED ON FIRST READING JUNE 23, 2004 PUBLIC HEARINGS 9:00 A.M. OR THEREAFTER 9. APPROVING PROJECTS FOR INCLUSION IN FY2004 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN — CDBG FUNDS: (TR10399) Motion to approve Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2004 Annual Action Plan for expenditure of the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Funds estimated to be $509,000 for the fifth program year (Case No. (14-MI-04). City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10399, Revision #1 by title. Commissioner Roberts seconded by Vice Mayor Sultanof moved approval. Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", and Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. R2004-160 QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS 10. AMENDING PRIOR ZONING — TRACT 1 OF "FORT LAUDERDALE TRUCK FARMS SUBDIVISION" PLAT: (T02050) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading amending prior zoning of certain real estate property (aka: Fort Lauderdale Truck Farms Subdivision Plat) from B-5 (Limited Business District) to S-1 (Recreational District) lands commonly known as a portion of a parcel of land described in Official Records Book 9900, Page 278 of the Public Records of Broward County that lies within Tract 1 of the "Fort Lauderdale Truck Farms Subdivision" Plat of Section 8, Township 49 South, Range 41 East, as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 31 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida, located on the southwest corner of McNab Road and Pine Island Road (Case No. 13-Z-04); providing for amendment of the official zoning map to reflect such change. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance 2050 on first reading by title. Commissioner Roberts seconded by Vice Mayor Sultanof moved approval. City Attorney Kraft explained the quasi-judicial procedures, and on behalf of the petitioner, City of Tamarac, waived the quasi-judicial rights. Community Development Director King gave a presentation. Mayor Schreiber opened the public June 23, 2004 5 hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco voted "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", and Commissioner Roberts "yes". Motion carried. APPROVED ON FIRST READING JUNE 23, 2004 END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Schreiber adjourned the regular meeting at 9:25 a.m. JOE SCHREIBER ,7 MAYOR MARION SWENSON, CMC CITY CLERK 1 June 23, 2004 6