HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-10-22 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY HALL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 22, 2008
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City
Commission to order at 9:00 A.M on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 in Chambers at
Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88t" Avenue, Tamarac, FL.
PRESENT: Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Vice Mayor Marc L. Sultanof,
Commissioner Edward C. Portner, Commissioner Patricia Atkins -Grad, and
Commissioner Harry Dressler.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Samuel S. Goren, and
City Clerk Marion Swenson.
Vice Mayor Sultanof led the pledge of allegiance.
INTRODUCTION
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Proclamation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco proclaiming October 2008 as
National Arts and Humanities Month. (Requested by Mufi Hannemann, Mayor of
Honolulu.) Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said the City of Tamarac has been awarded
the Government Leadership for Culture and Arts Award in Broward County for the past
two years, and we will continue to do as much as we can, with the help of staff to
promote arts and humanities.
b. Presentation of a plaque to the Mayor and City Commission by Kelly Alvarez,
American Heart Association, in recognition of the City of Tamarac being named a Start!
Fit -Friendly Company. (Requested by Human Resources Director Maria Swanson.)
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco spoke of the H2U program and said given the state of the
world a program like this is of great importance. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
encouraged everyone to participate in the program and said this is a wonderful
partnership between the City of Tamarac and University Hospital. Benefits Specialist
Caries spoke of the Health Fair that will take place on Thursday, October 23, 2008.
C. Presentation of a proclamation to Hubert S. Klombers commending Hubert S.
Klombers for his service to the City of Tamarac and for serving as Legislative Aide to
Vice Mayor Marc L. Sultanof. (Requested by Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco.) Vice
Mayor Sultanof said Mr. Klombers has served Tamarac very well. Commissioner
Dressler said Mr. Klombers has been and will continue to be very important to Tamarac.
Mr. Klombers thanked Vice Mayor Sultanof for 30 years of friendship, and thanked the
Mayor and City Commission for their kindnesses over the years. Mr. Klombers said he
has never regretted his move to Tamarac and his service to the City, and he hopes to
continue on with his work. Commissioner Portner thanked Mr. Klombers for his efforts
on behalf of the City of Tamarac. Commissioner Atkins -Grad said Mr. Klombers has
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been a good friend and spoke of the special bond between Mr. Klombers and Vice
Mayor Sultanof. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said at the next commission meeting she
will request that Mr. Klombers be appointed to serve as her aide.
d. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco of employee service awards
5-Year Awards:
Horst Bremer, Water Plant Operator, Utilities; Isreal Earls, Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire
Rescue; Keith Glatz, Purchasing/Contracts Manager, Finance; Bruce Harvey, Fleet
Mechanic, Public Works; James Moore, Assistant Director of Utilities, Utilities; Eric
Woods, Engineering Review Technician, Public Works; Mark Woods, Code
Enforcement Manager, Community Development.
10-Year Award:
Geri Backer, Office Coordinator, Public Works
15-Year Awards:
Alvin Johnson, Service Worker, Public Works; Harry Ozias, Senior Bus Driver, Parks
and Recreation; Kurt Schoenfelder, Engineering Construction Inspector, Public Works
20-Year Award:
Robyn Thalenfeld, Executive Assistant, City Manager
REPORTS
2. City Commission: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco spoke of the first of twelve
Community Outreach meetings held Monday night at the Tamarac Community Center;
with over 75 people in attendance. The feedback was very good because of the
content, the way the meeting was conducted and the interaction between staff and the
residents. Last week Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco and City Manager Miller attended the
first Fiscal Stewardship Ad Hoc Committee meeting, and the committee's mission
statement covers monitoring financial issues and concerns of municipalities. The next
meeting is scheduled for November, and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said our City
Manager and other City managers will be integral to the results of this committee.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco referenced a local Spanish publication wherein Tamarac
was mentioned several times, in particular our events and city photos.
Vice Mayor Sultanof said we live in a wonderful city, and it has grown tremendously; he
is delighted to have served Tamarac and proud of his accomplishments. Vice Mayor
Sultanof acknowledged Mr. Baer, who was in the audience and wished Mr. Baer's son
and wife well.
Commissioner Portner said his 9 years and 8 months service on this commission has
been a tremendous experience. Most of the careers he has embarked upon in his life
have been successful, but without a few failures, we do not enjoy success.
Commissioner Portner said he has put his heart and soul into Tamarac. The east side
of Tamarac is the oldest part of the city, and the east side of Tamarac has not been
neglected. Commissioner Portner enumerated the many projects that have gone into
renovating the east side of Tamarac. Commissioner Portner said while he can not
thank each of Tamarac's 400 employees individually, he acknowledges all the
employees do each day, and thanked City Manager Miller, Deputy City Manager
Cernech, Assistant City Manager Phillips, City Attorney Goren, City Clerk Swenson, Fire
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Chief Budzinski, BSO Chief Duguay, Public Works Director Strain, Director of Utilities
Gagnon, Human Resources Director Swanson, Community Development Director
Bramley, and the many friends, constituents and political leaders who are here today.
Commissioner Portner acknowledged his wife, Helen, and two daughters Tina and
Stacy.
Commissioner Atkins -Grad said she received many calls praising the first outreach
meeting held in Tamarac. Last night she attended a meeting at Vanguard Village,
which was hit especially hard during Hurricane Wilma. Ninety people were in
attendance and they complimented city staff.
Commissioner Dressler expressed his heartfelt thanks to Vice Mayor Sultanof and
Commissioner Portner for their intelligence and passion, and valuable contributions to
Tamarac, and wished both well for the future.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said Vice Mayor Sultanof and Commissioner Portner have
served longer than the commission in total, and this team has accomplished so much
for the city; she relishes the wisdom and experience Vice Mayor Sultanof and
Commissioner Portner have brought to this commission.
3. City Attorney: City Attorney Goren reported on the status of the University
Drive expansion and the MPO will be required to revisit and restudy the issue; any
settlement will require approval by the DOT, Broward County, Palm Beach County and
the MPO. Commissioner Dressler read a short summary of his report. City Attorney
Goren added the judge has put the matter into abeyance until December and all parties
must then report back to the judge in Tallahassee. City Attorney Goren thanked Vice
Mayor Sultanof and Commissioner Portner for their friendship and said it has been an
honor to be appointed to serve as their City Attorney, and wished both the best of health
and happiness in the future.
4. City Manager: City Manager Miller reported that Community Development has
received official notification we have been allocated $4.7 million from HUD to assist in
the foreclosure crisis. Our Action Plan is due December 1st and will be presented to the
Mayor and City Commission. Financial Services announces we have received the FY
2007 CAFR Award, for the 20th consecutive year. The Fire Department reports 500
children participated in fire prevention week activities. Parks and Recreation is hosting
the Southeast Regional Meeting of FRPA today at the Tamarac Community Center.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
5. Gary Streich, 7904 NW 83 Street, thanked Vice Mayor Sultanof and
Commissioner Portner for the work they have done for Tamarac. Mr. Streich spoke in
favor of a grace period for late payments on water bills; asked that signs be posted at
the sports complex children's' park denoting supervision is needed for children and
providing for a height and/or age limit; and spoke about maintenance of the ficus
hedges and sidewalks in need of cleaning along Southgate Boulevard from NW 81
Avenue to the Don Carter parking lot. Vice Mayor Sultanof said Public Works has the
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situation under control, and those who are unable to pay their water bills may arrange to
make payments on their bills.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. City Manager Miller said Items 6(e) Item 6(g) were revised due to scrivener's
omissions. Commissioner Dressler, seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad, moved
approval of all items on the consent agenda. On roll call Commissioner Portner voted
"yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", Commissioner
Dressler "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
a. APPROVE the minutes of the October 07, 2008 Regular City Commission
meeting.
APPROVED
b. AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 — TRIANGLE CLEANING SERVICES: (TR11450)
Executing Amendment Number 1 to the Agreement with Triangle Services, Inc. for
Janitorial Services in city facilities; extending the Agreement through December 31,
2008; authorizing an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $67,000; authorizing
budget amendments for proper accounting purposes.
RESOLUTION NO. R2008-151
C. PURCHASE OF PYRAMID SHADES — TAMARAC COMMONS PARK:
(TR11494) Purchasing pyramid shades for Tamarac Commons Park at a cost not to
exceed $16,590.36, from Shade Systems, Inc., utilizing the City of Jacksonville, Florida
Bid #SC-0511-06 Price Agreement Contract for Park and Playground Equipment;
providing for funding through the current Capital Improvement Program Fund Balance.
RESOLUTION NO. R2008-152
d. LOCAL BILL TO EXTEND AND ENLARGE THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC: (TR11497) Authorizing the City Manager to file a Local Bill with
the Broward County Legislative Delegation to extend and enlarge the corporate limits of
the City of Tamarac; requesting the Local Legislative Delegation to hold a public hearing
to consider approval of the Local Bill in order to forward the Local Bill to the State of
Florida Legislature for consideration during the 2009 legislative session.
RESOLUTION NO. R2008-153
e. SPECIAL POLICE DETAILS FY09: (TR11498) Executing a Broward Sheriffs
Office Permit Application for special details for police services to be used by the Parks
and Recreation Department in an amount not to exceed $44,900 in FY 09; approving
funding from the appropriate Parks and Recreation accounts.
RESOLUTION NO. R2008-154
f. RENEWAL OF LONG TERM DISABILITY COVERAGE — UNUM: (TR11499)
Approving the renewal of long-term disability insurance coverage with UNUM for
insurance coverage for employees in the elected, appointed, executive,
managerial/professional and administrative categories who participate in either the city's
401(a) retirement plan or the elected and appointed officers and non -represented
employees retirement plan effective January 1, 2009; providing for the continuation of
the existing cost allocation of the long-term disability insurance premium between the
city and employees.
RESOLUTION NO. R2008-155
g. RENEWAL OF DENTAL INSURANCE PROGRAM — AETNA LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY: (TR11500) Approving the renewal of the city's dental
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insurance program with AETNA Life Insurance Company effective January 1, 2009 at
the present rate the city pays; providing for the continuation of the existing cost
allocation of the dental insurance premium between the city and employees.
RESOLUTION NO. R2008-156
h. HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT — UNIVERSITY_ HOSPITAL & MEDICAL
CENTER -- FLU SHOTS: (TR11505) Executing a Hold Harmless Agreement between
the City of Tamarac and University Hospital & Medical Center donating and
administering five hundred (500) free flu shots to Tamarac residents and city employees
at the Tamarac Community Center on a date to be determined.
RESOLUTION NO. R2008-157
i. AGREEMENT - FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES: (TR11504)
Executing an agreement with the Federation of Public Employees, a division of the
National Federation of Public and Private Employees affiliated with District 1-MEBA
(AFL-CIO) for the period from October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2011.
RESOLUTION NO. R2008-158
j. FIRST QUARTERLY BUDGET AMENDMENT: (TR11502) Amending the
expenditure budget for the fiscal year 2009; appropriating fund balance for the fiscal
year 2009.
RESOLUTION NO. R2008-159
k. RENEWAL OF HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM —AETNA: (TR11501)
Renewing the coverage for the city's health insurance program with AETNA, Inc. for the
plan year effective January 1, 2009; providing for premium rate changes; establishing
the cost allocation of the health insurance premium between the city and employees;
providing for a waiver reimbursement maximum.
RESOLUTION NO. R2008-160
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
ORDINANCES — FIRST READINGS
There were no ordinances for first reading.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 9:00 A.M. OR THEREAFTER
ORDINANCES — SECOND READINGS
7. AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE TAMARAC CODE — LANDSCAPING:
(T02163) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Tamarac by specifically amending Chapter 11 entitled
"Landscaping" for the purpose of insuring the Code of Ordinances is consistent with
current industry standards; providing for an enhanced purpose and intent; providing for
revised definitions; providing for a revision to minimum landscape requirements;
providing for additional requirements associated with the maintenance of irrigation
systems; providing for minimum standards for tree protection; providing for revisions to
the landscape requirements in zoning districts; providing for perimeter landscaping
requirements; providing for landscaping within pedestrian zones along building facades;
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providing for landscape requirements for existing uses; amending Chapter 24 entitled
"Zoning" to delete inconsistent provisions; amending Chapter 10 entitled "Land
Development Regulations" by deleting Sections 10-47, 10-79, 10-311, 10-312, 10-313,
10-314, 10-315, 10-316, 10-317, 10-318; providing for codification. City Attorney Goren
read Temporary Ordinance 2163 on second reading by title. Commissioner Portner
seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved adoption. Commissioner Dressler
questioned language for Item 8 regarding provision of enforcement. City Attorney
Goren explained enforcement is provided for in the code except for specific offenses set
forth in the code section noted in Item 8. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco opened the
public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call
Vice Mayor Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner Partner "yes", Commissioner Dressler
"yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion
carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING — OCTOBER 7, 2008
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING — OCTOBER 22, 2008
ORDINANCE NO.0-2008-13
8. AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE TAMARAC CODE -- MISCELLANEOUS
OFFENSES:(T02164) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading amending
Chapter 13 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tamarac, Florida, entitled
"Miscellaneous Offenses", by specifically amending Section 13-8, entitled "Abandoned
Property", providing for a mechanism whereby the City staff may better address
abandoned residential property matters located within the City; providing for purpose
and intent; providing for definitions; providing for notification procedures; providing for
removal of abandoned personal property; providing for registration of abandoned real
property; providing for maintenance requirements; providing for security requirements;
providing for enforcement; providing for codification. City Attorney Goren read
Temporary Ordinance 2164 on second reading by title. Vice Mayor Sultanof seconded
by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved adoption. Commissioner Dressler questioned
whether adoption of this ordinance provides for the use of the $4.7 million, and City
Manager Miller explained this ordinance strengthens our hand through code
enforcement to take action against banks and mortgage companies who are not
maintaining properties. The $4.7 million from HUD is a separate program which will be
addressed by our action plan. 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', Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes",
Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion
approved.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING — OCTOBER 7, 2008
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING — OCTOBER 22, 2008
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2008-14
9. AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE TAMARAC CODE — ADMINISTRATION:
(T02165) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 2 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Tamarac, entitled "Administration", by specifically
amending Section 2-73.08, entitled "Supplemental Provisions"; providing for alternative
code enforcement procedures pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes, as amended
from time to time; providing for purpose and intent; clarifying the powers of a Special
Magistrate; providing for the collection and recovery of civil penalties; providing for an
appellate process; providing for periodic review; eliminating Section 2-74; providing for
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codification. City Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2165 on second reading by
title. Commissioner Dressler seconded by Vice Mayor Sultanof moved adoption. Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed
the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Atkins -Grad voted "yes", Commissioner
Dressler "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", and Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING — OCTOBER 7, 2008
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING — OCTOBER 22, 2008
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2008-15
10. AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE TAMARAC CODE —"HEALTH SANITATION
AND NUISANCES"; CREATING SECTION 9-43: (T02166) Motion to adopt Ordinance
on second readinA amending Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Tamarac, Florida, entitled "Health Sanitation and Nuisances"; by creating Section 9-43,
to be entitled "Portable Storage Units", providing for regulatory provisions for the
replacement and removal of portable storage units; providing for enforcement; providing
for codification. City Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2166 on second
reading by title. Vice Mayor Sultanof 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", Vice Mayor
Sultanof "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING — OCTOBER 7, 2008
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING — OCTOBER 22, 2008
ORDINANCE NO.O-2008-16
11. AMENDING CHAPTER 9 ENTITLED "HEALTHSANITATION AND
NUISANCES" ARTICLE iv, ENTITLED "LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM", AND BY CREATING SECTION 9-136: (T02167) Motion to adopt
Ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Tamarac, Florida, entitled "Health, Sanitation and Nuisances"; specifically
amending Article IV by creating Section 9-136, to be entitled "Neighborhood
Beautification", providing the City of Tamarac, Florida with additional regulations
intended to preserve the character, appearance and property values of neighborhoods;
providing for intent and purpose; providing for definitions; providing for repair and
maintenance regulations; providing accommodations for non -conforming uses;
providing for protection of public health, safety, and welfare; providing for codification.
City Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2167 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 Dressler "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad
"yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING — OCTOBER 7, 2008
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING — OCTOBER 22, 2008
ORDINANCE NO.O-2008-17
12. RECOGNITION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO
COMMISSIONER EDWARD C. PORTNER: Requested by City Manager Jeffrey L.
Miller and Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco.
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13. RECOGNITION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO VICE
MAYOR MARC L. SULTANOF: Requested by City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller and Mayor
Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco. City Attorney Goren read the captions for Items 12 and 13.
Broward County Commissioner Lieberman presented a proclamation to Vice Mayor
Sultanof proclaiming today as Vice Mayor Sultanof Day.
Broward County Commissioner Ritter presented a proclamation to Commissioner
Portner proclaiming October 23, 2008 as Commissioner Portner Day.
Senator Ring presented Senate Certificates of Appreciation to Vice Mayor Sultanof and
Commissioner Portner.
Theresa Brier, on behalf of Congressman Wexler, bestowed congressional certificates
upon Vice Mayor Sultanof and Commissioner Portner.
Lori Plotnik, on behalf of Representative Porth, bestowed House of Representative
Certificates of Appreciation upon Vice Mayor Sultanof and Commissioner Portner.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco, on behalf of Edith Lederberg, read a poem Ms. Lederberg
wrote in honor of Vice Mayor Sultanof.
City Manager Miller spoke of both Vice Mayor Sultanof s and Commissioner Portner's
many accomplishments over the years and presented each with dedicated service
awards on behalf of the staff.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco presented Vice Mayor Sultanof and Commissioner Portner
with plaques on behalf of the Mayor and City Commission and staff.
Vice Mayor Sultanof thanked God for his new grandson and for the years spent with his
loving wife, Sylvia. Vice Mayor Sultanof spoke of his friendship with former Mayor
Abramowitz and his friendship with Commissioner Portner. Vice Mayor Sultanof
thanked the department directors and staff for their help over the years. Vice Mayor
Sultanof spoke of the wonderful job City Manager Miller has done since he was
appointed to serve in this position, and his devotion to the office; thanked Deputy City
Manager Cernech and Assistant City Manager Phillips for their help over the years; and
thanked City Attorney Goren for all his help. Vice Mayor Sultanof spoke of his service
on the North Broward Hospital District with City Attorney Goren's father, and the good
works he and Mr. Goren did in the District. Vice Mayor Sultanof advised the new
officials that even though they represent a particular district of the city, when they vote,
they vote for the interests of the residents of the entire city.
Commissioner Portner acknowledged Debbie DeCrane and Marie Abbandando for their
help over the years.
Commissioner Atkins -Grad said Vice Mayor Sultanof and Commissioner Portner are
true friends and she will miss them both.
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QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
There were no quasi-judicial hearings scheduled for this meeting.
END OF 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 at 11:00 a.m.
Beth Flansbaum-Talc co
Mayor
Marion Swenson, CMC
City Clerk
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