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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-07-09 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 09, 2008 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City Commission to order on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in Chambers at Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL. PRESENT: Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Vice Mayor Marc L. Sultanof, Commissioner Edward C. Partner, Commissioner Patte Atkins -Grad, and Commissioner Harry Dressler. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Samuel S. Goren, and City Clerk Marion Swenson, Todd Silver led the pledge of allegiance. 1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: a. Presentation of a plaque by Randy Hibshman, representing Challenger Baseball, to the Mayor and City Commission. b. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco proclaiming the week of August 4 - 8, 2008 as "Florida Water Professionals Week. Director of Utilities Gagnon accepted. C. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco proclaiming July 9, 2008 as "Heart Saver Day - in Recognition of Kings Point Employees". Vice Mayor Sultanof said these are very positive, warm people and he is proud to represent them. Fire Chief Budzinski commended the people of Kings Point who responded to the emergency and encouraged other communities to follow their lead. Kings Point was the first community in the City to install AED's. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she understands the challenges and difficulties involved in keeping ones wits about one and at the same time going through the right steps. RFP()RTR 2. City_ Commission: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said the fireworks were fabulous and she enjoyed both days very much. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said the opening of Tephford Park was a heartfelt ceremony, attended by family members, BSO, Firefighters and representatives of the newspaper. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco addressed the matter of the garbage truck hitting a house in Sunflower/Heathgate; no one was home at the time, except for the dog, who was killed in the accident. All Service has reached out to the family and will do everything possible to help them. The City has been assured the driver has no history; however, something unfortunate must have happened to him while he was driving. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco received a letter from Cindy Baker, a resident of Mainlands 4 in District 1. Ms. Baker has asked for signatures to encourage Broward County to designate State Road A1A as an official July 09, 2008 Page 1 of 6 scenic highway. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she checked with County Vice Mayor Ritter and Commissioner Lieberman, as well as other County Commissioners, and there are no issues. If the Tamarac City Commission has no issue with it, Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she would sign the letter and forward it on to Broward County. She also has copies to forward to the neighborhoods to be signed and forward to Broward County. This is the final meeting of the Mayor and City Commission for the summer, but that only means we will not be here for official meetings. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco wished everyone a safe, peaceful and healthy summer and said she hopes there are no hurricanes. Commissioner Portner welcomed City Attorney Goren back from his vacation. Commissioner Atkins -Grad said the opening of Tephford Park was a wonderful event with a great show of unity from the firefighters, BSO and everyone else involved. Commissioner Atkins -Grad said she looks forward to attending the firefighters' ball tomorrow night, and wished everyone a wonderful summer. Commissioner Atkins -Grad reminded everyone she has an open door policy and is also available by phone. Vice Mayor Sultanof said the naming of Tephford Park was very touching. All the BSO deputies were there on their own time. The bagpipers and color guard added a sense of pomp and circumstance to the event. A young man cut down in his prime is very sad, but his family can be proud of his dedication to Tamarac and to mankind. Vice Mayor Sultanof spoke of the use of AED's, and said we must all take care of each other. Vice Mayor Sultanof wished everyone a good summer. Commissioner Dressler welcomed City Attorney Goren back from vacation, and said the Tephford Park dedication was extremely meaningful, and Tamarac did the right thing in memorializing and dedicating the park to Deputy Tephford. This points out the value of a life. Commissioner Dressler thanked City Manager Miller and staff for their help over the past year; he could not do his work as Commissioner without their help. Commissioner Dressler wished everyone a happy vacation and good health. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco added the defibrillator program was implemented throughout City buildings and staff members have been educated in CPR and use of the defibrillators. The cost for the devices has gone down over the years and the homeowner and condominium associations can feel free to call the Mayor and City Commission for information about getting the devices into their communities. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she, Commissioner Portner and Vice Mayor Sultanof were on the commission four years ago when the program was started. Commissioner Atkins -Grad thanked staff for the beautiful fireworks and for being available for two nights, due to rain delay. 3. Clily Attorne . City Attorney Goren thanked everyone for their kind wishes and comments this evening, and also thanked those who text messaged him during his hospital stay in Montana. City Attorney Goren said he is blessed and fortunate to be here tonight. July 09, 2008 Page 2 of 6 4. City Manager: City Manager Miller said he is glad City Attorney Goren is here tonight and feeling better. BSO reports the results from the Shred -A -Thou are very impressive; 2,800 pounds of assorted documents were shredded, and we hope this prevents our citizens from becoming victims of I.D. fraud. Finance reports the results of the customer service satisfaction survey administered by the Purchasing/Contracts Division placed Tamarac in the top three with an aggregate score above 90%. Parks and Recreation reports the Aquatic Center hosted its first swim meet on June 28t" with 120 participants. Swim Central reports swim lessons given at the Caporella Aquatic Center increased from 230 participants to 729 participants. Mayor Flansbaum- Talabisco said when the aquatic center first opened she remembers saying we could be breeding the next Olympic swimmer here. Today, the newspaper reported that Diana Torres, a 41 year old woman from Parkland is going to the Olympics. Ms. Torres practices in Coral Springs. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she has heard positive comments about our aquatic center from many people, especially many who reside outside the City. 5, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Dorothy Monti, 8011 NW 61 Street, Tamarac, spoke about speeding between University Drive and Pine Island Road on NW 61 Street and suggested speed humps may provide some relief. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco indicated Ms. Monti should speak with BSO Chief Duguay and Public Works Director Strain. Commissioner Dressler said driving under the influence needs to be addressed. Vincenzo Broszio, 7410 Woodmont Terrace, Tamarac, apologized to the Mayor and City Commission and the City for affixing graffiti on public and private property. Commissioner Dressler said all of us have done things we are shamed of; it is important to learn from our mistakes so we do not make the same mistakes in the future. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco thanked Mr. Broszio for coming before the Mayor and City Commission and suggested he might be able to prevent someone else from doing what he did. City Attorney Goren said if the speaker needs a public record of his apology, the City will provide it. CONSENT AGENDA 6. Commissioner Dressler, seconded by Vice Mayor Sultanof moved approval of all items on the consent agenda. On roll call Commissioner Atkins -Grad voted "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. a. APPROVE the minutes of the June 25, 2008 Regular City Commission meeting. APPROVED b. FY 2007/2008 1ST AMENDMENT- RE -ALLOCATION OF FUNDS: (TR11414) Approving Amendment to the projects recommended for inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2007 Annual Action Plan for expenditure of the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Funds estimated to be $434,054 for the eighth program year (Case No. 05-Mi-07). RESOLUTION NO. R2008-97 C. FY 2008/2009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN: (TR11434) Approving the projects recommended for inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2008 Annual Action Plan for expenditure of the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Funds estimated to be $418,811 for the ninth program year (Case No. 07-MI-08). RESOLUTION NO. R2008-98 July 09, 2008 Page 3 of 6 d. DEVON NEIGHBORHOOD CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC. — AGREEMENT: (TR11431) Executing an agreement with the Devon Neighborhood Condominium Association, Inc. for the City of Tamarac through the Broward County Sheriffs Office to exercise jurisdictional authority for traffic control and enforcement within the property of the Devon Neighborhood Condominium Association, Inc. RESOLUTION NO. R2008-99 e. RECOGNIZING THE NEED FOR A COLLABORATIVE MULTI - JURISDICTIONAL APPROACH TO ADDRESS COUNTY -WIDE WATER RESOURCE NEEDS: (TR11440) Recognizing the need for a collaborative, multi -jurisdictional approach to address county -wide water resource needs; establishing the Broward Water Resources Task Force composed of elected County and City Commissioners, and officials representing the South Florida Water Management Districts and Water Control Districts; authorizing the designation of a technical/professional staff workgroup to advise the task force; providing for staff support; providing for reporting and maintenance of records. RESOLUTION NO. R2008-100 f. PHILIP CENTONZE AGREEMENT - AMENDMENT #2: (TR11430) Authorizing the appropriate City Officials to Execute the Second and Final Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Tamarac and Philip Centonze for the provision of organizational and management development consulting services at a cost not to exceed $75,000. RESOLUTION NO. R2008-101 g. DECLARING EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND DONATION OF SURPLUS COMPUTER EQUIPMENT: (TR11432) Declaring certain equipment as surplus and directing that certain computer equipment be disposed of via donation to the Tamarac Chamber of Commerce and Millennium Middle School. RESOLUTION NO. R2008-102 h. ASSIGNMENT OF AGREEMENT FROM CAPRI ENGINEERING TO NOVA ENGINEERING: (TR11435) Approving the assignment of the City's contract with Capri Engineering, LLC for Building Inspection and Plan Review Services to NOVA Engineering and Environment, LLC. RESOLUTION NO. R2008-103 i. NOMINATING ROSE CURE-PERSAD AS CITY EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR THROUGH THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (TR11439) Supporting the Nomination of Rose Cure-Persad as City Employee of the year for the 2008 Florida League of Cities, Inc. Cities of Excellence Awards Program. RESOLUTION NO. R2008-104 j. ACQUISITION OF RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CITY'S 800 MHZ RADIO SYSTEM: (TR11433) Accept and execute an agreement for the acquisition of radio equipment for the replacement of the City's 800 MHZ radio system via the use of a sole source lease -purchase agreement from Motorola, Inc. utilizing Broward Sheriff's Office Agreement #07C-206 in the amount of $544,554.79 and authorizing the appropriate City officials to administer the contract. RESOLUTION NO. R2008-105 k. PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE OF 5.3215 MILS FOR GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES AND A PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE OF 0.0701 MILS FOR VOTED DEBT SERVICE: (TR11437) Authorizing the City Manager to send a proposed Millage Rate of 5.3215 mils for general operating purposes and a proposed Millage rate of July 09, 2008 Page 4 of 6 0.0701 mils for voted debt service to the Property Appraiser for Fiscal Year 2009, and setting September 12, 2008, at 5:05 p.m. at the Tamarac Commission Chambers, 7525 N.W. 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida, as the date, time and place for the first Public Budget Hearing; setting September 24, 2008, at 5:05 p.m. at the Tamarac Commission Chambers, 7525 N.W. 88t" Avenue, Tamarac, Florida as the date, time, and place for the Second Public Budget hearing. RESOLUTION NO. R2008-106 I. ESTABLISHING THE ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT RATES FOR FIRE RESCUE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1 2008: (TR11438) Describing the method of assessing Fire Rescue assessed costs against assessed property located within the City of Tamarac, establishing the estimated assessment rates for fire Rescue assessments for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2008; directing the preparation of an assessment roll; authorizing a public hearing and directing the provision of a Public Hearing Notice. RESOLUTION NO. R2008-107 END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA ORDINANCES — FIRST READINGS There were no ordinances for first reading. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:00 P.M. OR THEREAFTER ORDINANCES — SECOND READINGS 7. AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE TAMARAC CODE - LICENSE AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS: (T02161) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 12, " Local Business Tax Regulations", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tamarac, Florida, by amending Article II, " Local Business Taxes", by amending Section 12-39, "Amount of Fee" of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances to conform with Chapter 205, Florida Statutes; modifying Local Business Tax Fees and Classifications and establishing equity between Local Business Tax Fees and establishing additional Business Revenue Tax Receipt Classifications and Fees (Case No. 12-MI-08); providing for codification. Commissioner Atkins -Grad seconded by Commissioner Dressler moved adoption. City Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2161, Revision 2, on second reading by title. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "no", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum- Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. ADOPTED ON FIRST READING - JUNE 25, 2008 ADOPTED ON SECOND READING - JULY 9, 2008 ORDINANCE NO. 0-2008-9 8. AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE TAMARAC CODE: (T02162) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second _reading amending Chapter 16 entitled "Pensions and July 09, 2008 Page 5 of 6 Retirement", by specifically amending Section 16-56 entitled, "Members"; reducing the number of alternates on the Board of Trustees from four (4) to three (3); providing that the Mayor need only to appoint one (1) Trustee to serve on the Board of Trustees and providing for codification. Commissioner Dressler seconded by Commissioner Atkins - Grad moved adoption. City Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2162 on second reading by title. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Dressler voted "yes", Commissioner Partner "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof `yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes', and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. ADOPTED ON FIRST READING - JUNE 25, 2008 ADOPTED ON SECOND READING - JULY 9, 2008 ORDINANCE NO. 0-2008-10 QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS There were no quasi-judicial hearings. 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 Mayor and City Commission at 7:50 p.m. Marion Swenson, CMC City Clerk July 09, 2008 Page 6 of 6