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Home My WebLink About2004-10-27 - City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes1 CITY OF TAMARAC REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 27, 2004 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the regular meeting of the City Commission to order on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at 9:00 A.M. in Chambers, 7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321. PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Marc L. Sultanof, Commissioner Edward C. Portner and Commissioner Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco. ABSENT: Commissioner Karen L. Roberts. ALSO PRESENT_: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Mitchell S. Kraft, and City. Clerk Marion Swenson. Commissioner Edward C. Portner called Student Government Day participant Peter Leiner to the dais to join him in leading the pledge of allegiance. 1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: a. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation proclaiming October 2004 as "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month". The Honorable Norman Abramowitz, former County Commissioner, Kim English and Jenny Mackey accepted. Commissioner Abramowitz said he is the Chairperson of Comprehensive Cancer Care for Broward County and thanked the Mayor and City Commission, City of Tamarac and City Manager for allowing them to come throughout the City to present cancer programs to staff and citizens. Commissioner Abramowitz introduced Dr. Nickola Tronichas who thanked the Mayor and City Commission for the proclamation and spoke about breast cancer statistics and said the North Broward Hospital facilities take care of/2 of the newly diagnosed cases in Broward County each year. b. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation proclaiming October 2004 as "National Arts and Humanities Month". Dr. Claire Crawford, Chair of the Broward Cultural Council, accepted and said the Broward Cultural Council is an advisory board to the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, and advises the Commissioners on spending $4 million in county tax dollars for art programs around the County. Dr. Crawford said state funding has been cut, and Broward County, in particular, lost 91 % of its funding. Dr. Crawford asked residents of Tamarac to call County Commissioner Ben Graber to urge his support of tax monies for art. Dr. Crawford said Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco is a member of the Council and represents the League of Cities. Tamarac's public art program shows how progressive the City of Tamarac is compared to other cities. Dr. Crawford said Elayne Weisburd was appointed by County Commissioner Graber and does a wonderful job working on finances for the Council. October 27, 2004 1 I:7=1J6lciI.-i 2. City Commission: Mayor Schreiber welcomed the students from Piper High School and said hopefully they will be the future elected officials. This is a good experience for the students and it is a pleasure to have them here. Mayor Schreiber said more young people must get involved in the process of elections and government. Vice Mayor Sultanof echoed Mayor Schreiber's sentiments and asked the students to look at what is happening on the national scene. Vice Mayor Sultanof said if the students here today are of age, they should exercise their right to vote and tell others to do the same. Vice Mayor Sultanof reminded everyone that the elected officials are the custodians of the government and people must feel free to air their grievances at the local level; it is part of the process. Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco said it is fabulous to see so many bright young faces in the audience. Commissioner. Flansbaum-Talabisco also echoed Mayor Schreiber's and Vice Mayor Sultanof's sentiments and asked people to get out and vote early. Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco said she voted this past Saturday and it took one hour and 40 minutes to get through the line at the Tamarac Library, but nothing could have prevented her from voting. Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco advised everyone to talk to their friends and do whatever it takes to get them out to vote. Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco said the celebrities and people around the country are passionate and are addressing their sentiments to all of us — we must seize the moment. Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco spoke of a meeting she held at City Hall several weeks ago, where 40 community leaders from District 2 participated in a think tank. The meeting lasted about two hours and was very positive and productive. At the end of the day the community leaders decided to hold another meeting in early January 2005, but this time there will be two separate meetings — one for homeowner associations and one for condo associations. We want to make our neighborhoods the best they can possibly be. Commissioner Portner also echoed the sentiments of Mayor Schreiber, Vice Mayor Sultanof, and Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco, and added he has voted in every election since President Truman became president. Commissioner Portner reminded the students that there is nothing that can not be accomplished if they set their minds to it, and asked them not to deviate from the paths they have set for themselves. Commissioner Portner said he hoped Commissioner Abramowitz, Ms. English and Ms. Mackey would never have to come before the Mayor and City Commission again to speak of breast cancer — he hoped a cure could be found. 3. City Attorney: City Attorney Kraft had no report. 4. City_. Manager: City Manager Miller reported that the City of Tamarac was selected for a panel presentation highlighting our Employee Recognition Program at the 11t" Annual Transforming Government Conference to be held in Sarasota, FL in June 2005. City Manager Miller congratulated the employees who have made this October 27, 2004 2 program a success, as well as Management Analyst Hughes and Training Specialist Reinert, who under the direction of Human Resources Director Swanson put the application together for the City of Tamarac. The conference is put on by the Innovations Group, of which Tamarac is a Charter Member, City Manager Miller said as the time for the conference approaches he will speak with the Mayor and City Commission regarding whether they wish to attend. Community Development informs us that the City of Tamarac has been notified by HUD that our one-year action plan for FY2004 in the amount of $509,000 in CDBG funds, beginning October 1, 2004, has been approved. City Manager Miller congratulated the Mayor and City Commission and staff for running a clean program over the last year. The Fire Department reports that the two new fire engines ordered from an Ocala manufacturer, Emergency One, have arrived. They are the latest in design and more efficient and safer than the older models. We are in the process of moving forward with installation of the equipment and training; these vehicles complete the apparatus upgrade project authorized in FY2003. Tamarac's fleet is in excellent shape and ready to support the efforts of the Tamarac Firefighters and Paramedics. The Fire Department Open House and 3rd Annual Extrication Competition was held on October 23rd and was a great success, with participation from many City departments as well as other fire departments and BSO. Out of 11 teams that participated, Margate came out 15t, Key Largo 2nd, and Miramar 3rd. City Manager Miller thanked Public Works for their assistance. Parks and Recreation will institute the Ride to Read program on November Vt. Residents will be afforded a free ride to the new Tamarac Library and also a return trip if they show their library card. The Senior Program Harvest Moon Ball was held on October 22"d with 90 in attendance. Spook -A -Lot, for ages 2-5 was held last Saturday and this popular event was well attended. Social Services reports that Broward County Elderly Services will hold free senior lectures, in particular, Positive Thinking and Attitude on November 41h, and Holiday Blues on December 23rd. Eight new bleachers were installed at the baseball fields, and the bleachers are equipped with safety handrails. 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: There was no public participation. CONSENT AGENDA 6. Vice Mayor Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval of all items on the consent agenda. Commissioner Portner asked that the consent agenda be explained to the students in the audience and Mayor Schreiber explained all items on the consent agenda are routine and are approved with one motion and vote on the entire item. Vice Mayor Sultanof added that items on the consent agenda are discussed in workshop sessions that occur on the Mondays prior to the Commission meetings. On roll call Vice Mayor Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", and Commissioner Portner "yes". Motion carried. a. APPROVE the minutes of the October 13, 2004 Regular City Commission meeting. APPROVED October 27, 2004 3 b. RENEWAL OF LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE — UNUM: (TR10565) Approving the renewal of long-term disability insurance coverage with Unum at the present rate the City pays for insurance coverage for employees in the appointed, executive, managerial/professional and administrative categories who participate in the City's 401(a) retirement plan effective January 1, 2005; providing for the continuation of the existing cost allocation of the long-term disability insurance premium between the City and employees. RESOLUTION NO. R2004-239 c. RENEWAL OF BASIC LIFE INSURANCE AND ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT_ COVERAGE — METROPOLITAN _- LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY: (TR10566) Approving the renewal of basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company at the present rate the City pays for basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance coverage effective January 1, 2005; providing for the continuation of the existing cost allocation of the basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance premium between the City and employees. RESOLUTION NO. R2004-240 d. RENEWAL OF DENTAL INSURANCE PROGRAM_— AE_ TN_A LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY: (TR10573) Approving the renewal of the City's dental insurance program with Aetna Life Insurance Company effective January 1, 2005 with a rate increase of 2.4%; providing for the continuation of the existing cost allocation of the dental insurance premium between the city and employees. RESOLUTION NO. R2004-241 e. WATER AND SEWER DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT — B-PLAZA OFFICE BUILDING PROJECT: (TR10570) Executing a Water and Sewer Developer's Agreement with AB1 Corp., for the B-Plaza Office Building Project, located at 8050 N. University Drive, requiring 7.5 ERC's for water and 5 ERC's for sewer; requiring the payment of $19,500.00 in CIAC fees; authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record said agreement in the public records of Broward County. RESOLUTION NO. R2004-242 f. RENEWAL OF HEALTH INSURANCE__COVERAGE — AETNA US HEALTHCARE: (TR10572) Renewing the coverage for the City's health insurance program with Aetna US Healthcare for the plan year effective January 1, 2005; providing for premium rates changes-, providing for the continuation of the current cost allocation of the health insurance premium between the City and employees; providing for a waiver reimbursement maximum. RESOLUTION NO. R2004-243 g. REQUESTS FOR IN -KIND SUPPORT AND FEE WAIVER FROM TAMARAC- CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: (TR10571) Approving requests from the Tamarac Chamber of Commerce for in -kind support and to waive all fees for the Taste of Tamarac event to be held at the Tamarac Community Center on Saturday, November 13, 2004, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; providing for proper insurance and hold harmless agreement. RESOLUTION NO. R2004-244 h. UPGRADE OF HTE USER INTERFACE — NAVILINE SERIES: (TR10556) Executing a supplement to the HTE, Inc. Software License and Services Agreement by and between Sungard HTE, Inc. and the City of Tamarac, for the acceptance of October 27, 2004 4 new annual support and maintenance fees in the amount of $80,860.00, effective nunc pro tunc to October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005, and authorizing the implementation of the HTE Naviline User Interface; authorizing an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $37,827. RESOLUTION NO. R2004-245 i. CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 — GRANT'S PLAZA REPUMP STATION REHABILITATION: (TR10577) Executing Change Order No. 1 to the contract between the City of Tamarac and Interstate Engineering Corporation, for an amount of $27,085.31 for the replacement of the 12-inch discharge header under the Grants Plaza Pump Station's floor-, approving funding for this project from the appropriate Utilities Operational account. RESOLUTION NO. R2004-246 END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA ORDINANCES — FIRST READINGS 7. AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE TAMARAC CODE — ADOPTING FLORIDA FIRE PREVENTION -CODE: (T02047) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 7 of the City Code entitled, "Fire Prevention and Protection", Article III, "Standards", Section 7-48, "Fire Prevention Code — Adoption" and Section 7-50, "Appeals from Decisions of Fire Chief', to remove conflicts with the Florida Fire Prevention Code; providing for codification. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance 2047, Revision #3 on first reading by title. Vice Mayor Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval. On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", and Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes". Motion carried. APPROVED ON FIRST READING OCTOBER 27, 2004 8. AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE TAMARAC CODE — DELETING CONFLICTS WITH THE FLORIDA FIRE PREVENTION _CODE: (T02048) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 10 of the City Code entitled, "Land Development Regulations", Article IV, "Standards and Criteria", Section 10-128, "Fire Protection", deleting sections of the City Code in conflict with the Florida Fire Prevention Code; providing for codification. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance 2048, Revision #3 on first reading by title. Vice Mayor Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval. Commissioner Portner asked for an explanation of Temporary Ordinance 2048 and Chief Budzinski gave a presentation and said Temporary Ordinance 2047 adopts and incorporates state law into our code. Consistent with state law, all items amending the code must have two readings. Temporary Ordinance 2048 removes any conflicts between our code and state law. Temporary Ordinance 2049 addresses fire access around buildings. On roll call Mayor Schreiber voted "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", and Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. APPROVED ON FIRST READING OCTOBER 27, 2004 October 27, 2004 5 9. AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE TAMARAC CODE -- DELETING_ CONFLICTS WITH THE FLORIDA FIRE PREVENTION CODE: (TO2049) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 24 of the City Code entitled, "Zoning", Article V, "Off -Street Parking and Loading", Section 24-580, "Specifications", deleting sections of the City Code in conflict with the Florida Fire Prevention Code; providing for codification. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance 2049, Revision #2 on first reading by title. Vice Mayor Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Portner moved approval. Vice Mayor Sultanof asked for an explanation of Temporary Ordinance 2049 and Chief Budzinski spoke of fire access areas, dimensions of fire lanes and design of access areas around structures. Vice Mayor Sultanof reminded everyone that a fire lane is not a parking lane and if the `no parking in fire lane' law is violated, the offender will be ticketed. On roll call Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco voted "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", and Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes". Motion carried. APPROVED ON FIRST READING OCTOBER 27, 2004 There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Schreiber adjourned the meeting at 9:35 a.m. E SCHREIBER, MAYOR MARiON SWEN ON, CMC CITY CLERK � � � r v -40 1 October 27, 2004 6