HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-10-25 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY HALL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 25, 2006
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City
Commission to order at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 in Chambers at
Tamarac City Hall, 7525 N.W. 88th Avenue, Tamarac, FL.
PRESENT: Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Vice Mayor Edward C. Portner,
Commissioner Patte Atkins -Grad, Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof, and Commissioner
Harry Dressler.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, Assistant City Attorney Julie Klahr,
and City Clerk Marion Swenson.
Commissioner Dressler led the pledge of allegiance.
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco proclaiming October 28, 2006 as
"National Make A Difference Day" in the City of Tamarac. (Requested by Marcia
Bullard, President and CEO, USA Weekend Magazine) Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
read the proclamation into the record and said Tamarac engages volunteers and
volunteer programs, and neighbors help neighbors in our city.
b. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco of a proclamation proclaiming
October 25, 2006 as City Government Day. (Requested by City Manager Jeffrey L.
Miller) Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco read the proclamation into the record and
recognized the students present from Piper High School. The students accepted the
proclamation.
C. Presentation by John Pryor of the GFOA Distinguished Budget Award to the
Financial Services Department. (Requested by Financial Services Director Chapman)
Financial Services Director Chapman and Management and Budget Officer Sammartino
accepted. Mr. Pryor said it is an honor to present the City of Tamarac with this award,
which is a significant accomplishment, as less than 1,000 cities receive this award
throughout the United States and Canada. This is the 9th year in a row that Tamarac
has been honored. Financial Services Director Chapman thanked staff who put in many
hours working on the budget, as well as the City Manager's office for their leadership
which made it possible for us to produce such a quality document.
d. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco of a proclamation commending
Suzanne Johnston for performing an unselfish act of heroism. (Requested by Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco) Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco read the proclamation into the
record and said this is but one example of how we can help each other.
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e. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco of a proclamation congratulating
Mary A. Egan on the celebration of her 1015t birthday. (Requested by Vice Mayor
Edward C. Portner) Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco read the proclamation into the record
and Floyd Bass accepted on behalf of Mary A. Egan. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said
Mr. Bass is a Community Patriot. Mr. Bass thanked everyone on behalf of Mary Egan.
f. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco of a proclamation commending and
congratulating Tamarac Fire Rescue upon receipt of the "2005 Life Safety Achievement
Award". (Requested by Fire Chief Jim Budzinski) Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco read the
proclamation into the record and Fire Chief Budzinski accepted and encouraged
residents and business owners to continue their vigilance. Fire Chief Budzinski
explained the Fire Inspectors try to ensure the businesses and residents are safe and it
has been over 10 years since there has been a loss of life in Tamarac from a structural
fire. This proclamation corresponds to Fire Prevention Week, and Fire Chief Budzinski
encouraged everyone to 'watch what you heat', not leave a stove unattended, and to
check smoke detectors to make sure they are operating properly.
g. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco of Employee Service Awards:
5-Year Awards: Eduardo Benitez, Transportation Supervisor, Parks & Recreation; Rey
Cabal, Mechanic II, Utilities; Michael Cernech, Deputy City Manager, City Manager;
Cynthia Martin, Office Specialist, Public Works; Alisha Pingol, Lieutenant 6, Fire
Rescue; Julio Ruiz, Building Maintenance Tech, Parks & Recreation; Thomas Sheridan,
Fire Division Chief, Fire Rescue
15-Year Award: Lillian Pabon, Records Coordinator, City Clerk
20-Year Awards: Denise Krapf, Customer Service Rep II, Finance; Nancy Wilson,
Administrative Coordinator, Parks & Recreation
2. City Commission: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco welcomed Piper High School
students and said she hoped any student who chooses to work in government has the
privilege of working with a Commission and staff like Tamarac's, which is of the highest
caliber, very helpful and professional. Economic Development Officer Berns had an
article published in the IG Newsletter, entitled "Meeting the Needs of the Business
Community Through Strategic Alliances". Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco acknowledged
Lori Plotnick, representing Representative Ari Porth. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
reported she was interviewed by people from Fuji Television News, which is similar to
the Today Show. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco congratulated Commissioner Dressler
and read into the record a certificate Commissioner Dressler recently received from the
University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School for completion of the Public Pension Trust
program (a copy of the certificate is incorporated herein and made part of these
minutes.) Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said this is an example of the Commission being
out in the public, learning and representing Tamarac.
Vice Mayor Portner said this morning one of Tamarac's oldest citizens was honored.
Vice Mayor Portner said he represents District 1 which is the 'oldest' area in Tamarac
(45 years) and 'youngest' area in Tamarac providing the most affordable homes in the
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City. Vice Mayor Portner urged the students to vote when they reach 18 years of age.
Vice Mayor Portner said he was so excited to be able to vote for the president when he
came of age. Vice Mayor Portner said public service is by far the greatest service one
can give to the community and the country, and as a history buff recommended reading
the biographies of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Ben
Franklin. Vice Mayor Portner quoted Ben Franklin, who said on his tombstone he
wanted the following: "He would rather be useful than rich". Vice Mayor Portner said
usefulness will never be forgotten.
Commissioner Atkins -Grad said she has been very busy the last two weeks attending
several PTA and school advisory meetings as well as meetings of the Florida League of
Cities, traveling to Orlando with the League, attending the Fire Department Open House
and going up in the life surveillance lift. Commissioner Atkins -Grad said she also
attended the concert at the Sunset Point Park and spoke at a Hadassah meeting at
Sands Point.
Commissioner Sultanof said his district is made up of baby boomers and the news crew
from Japan came to Tamarac because their population is also getting into the baby
boomer age. Commissioner Sultanof thanked staff for their input at the workshop on
Monday. Commissioner Sultanof said the dictionary defines politics as the art and
science of governing and our first response is to the community of Tamarac. As district
representatives we are called upon to help people who are in trouble. Commissioner
Sultanof expressed best wishes to Ari Porth and said he would like him to appear before
the Mayor and City Commission and give an update on what is going on in Tallahassee.
Commissioner Dressler welcomed the Piper High School students and said local
government is extremely important. Commissioner Dressler quoted past Speaker of the
House, Tip O'Neill, who said "all politics is local". Commissioner Dressler said
democracy is based on people and each person who votes participates in the process.
Commissioner Dressler congratulated Human Resources Director Swanson and staff
for the tremendous employee health fair, and said he was overwhelmed at the extent of
services offered. This is also part of city government, caring for the people who work for
the city. Commissioner Dressler acknowledged and congratulated the Tamarac
Chamber of Commerce on the Taste of Tamarac, which is an annual event held at the
Tamarac Community Center and said events such as this bring a positive light to
Tamarac.
3. City Attorney: Assistant City Attorney Klahr had no report.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco wished belated birthday congratulations to City Attorney
Goren, who celebrated his birthday yesterday.
4. City Manager: City Manager Miller welcomed the Piper High School students
and said an enjoyable and educational day is planned for them. Taste of Tamarac was
very successful; this is the first year we sold out the vendor spaces and the food was
delightful. City Manager Miller congratulated the staff who attended the photo shoot
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yesterday; over 200 people participated and the picture will appear on the annual report.
The annual 'Spooktacular' event will be held on October 31 from 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
at Tamarac Park. The Annual Parks and Recreation Fashion Show will be held at Noon
on November 3 at Woodlands Country Club. The Veterans Day Parade will be held on
November 11 at 9:00 a.m. followed by the memorial ceremony. Applications are
available for the 2006 Turkey Trot 5K race, beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving
Day. This is the 26th year Tamarac has hosted this event.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
5. Odiel Feyers, 7421 NW 70 Avenue, Tamarac, spoke of traffic calming on 70th
Avenue and said speed humps are needed from 77th street to McNab Road, running
north and south.
Patti Lynn, 6411 NW 58 Street, Tamarac, spoke against the ballot initiative and spoke of
decorum of the Commission.
Vice Mayor Portner and Commissioner Sultanof left the room at 9:50 am and returned
at 9:52 am.
Joe Schreiber, 10504 E Claremont Circle, Tamarac, spoke about the conduct of the
Vice Mayor, rules of procedure, providing the public an opportunity to speak on Item 6(f)
on the consent agenda, the topic(s) included in the upcoming ballot referendum and
commission salaries.
Vice Mayor Portner left the room at 9:52 am and returned at 9:53 am.
Commissioner Sultanof said the workshop sessions are for the Mayor and City
Commission to listen to professionals who come before them. Residents and citizens
have the opportunity to speak during the public participation section of the regular
commission meetings.
Commissioner Dressler asked that the public participation section of the meeting be
closed and the Mayor and City Commission move on to the business on the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Commissioner Dressler seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval of
all items on the consent agenda. On roll call Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes",
Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Commissioner
Dressler "yes", and Vice Mayor Partner "yes". Motion carried.
a. APPROVE the minutes of the October 11, 2006 Special City Commission
meeting.
APPROVED
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b. APPROVE the minutes of the October 11, 2006 Regular City Commission
meeting.
APPROVED
C. SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES — SAINT MALACHY CATHOLIC
CHURCH: (TR11068) Waiving fees in the amount of $1,485.25 and extending the hours
of operation to 11:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 9, 2006, and to 12:00 midnight on
Friday, November 10, 2006, and Saturday, November 11, 2006, and approving the sale
of alcoholic beverages for the Saint Malachy Catholic Church Carnival, located at the
northeast corner of NW 61 st Street and University Drive, during the operation of the
Saint Malachy Catholic Church Annual Carnival beginning Thursday, November 9, 2006
and ending Sunday, November 12, 2006 (Case No. 15-MI-06); providing for conditions
of approval
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-199
d. AGREEMENT - MICHELE MELLGREN & ASSOCIATES, INC.; (TR11069)
Executing an agreement between the City of Tamarac and Michele Mellgren &
Associates, Inc. to complete the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) based
amendments and update to the City of Tamarac Comprehensive Plan (Case No. 16-MI-
06).
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-200
e. PURCHASING MEDICAL/FIREFIGHTING SUPPLIES FROM BSO: (TR11078)
Purchasing medical supplies and firefighting supplies from Broward County Sheriffs
Office, Fire Rescue Division Logistics Warehouse during FY07, in an amount not to
exceed One Hundred Thousand ($100,000.00) Dollars; authorizing the appropriate city
officials to execute a liability waiver for the purchases.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-201
f. DESIGN/BUILD AGREEMENT — TAMARAC SPORTS COMPLEX EXPANSION
PROJECT: (TR11060) Awarding RFP #06-02R and executing an agreement with
DiPompeo Construction Corporation for the design/build of the Tamarac Sports
Complex Expansion for an amount not to exceed $6,029,700; approving funding in the
amount of $6,029,700 from the appropriate accounts.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-202
g. CIAC FEES: (TR11062) Increasing the Water and Sewer Contribution in Aid of
Construction (CIAC) charges as established.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-203
h. CREDIT CARD PROCESSING SERVICES AGREEMENT — NOVA
INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND WACHOVIA BANK: (TR11079) Executing an
agreement with Nova Information Systems and Wachovia Bank, N.A. for the provision
of merchant credit card processing services providing for a term of four (4) years with
one (1) additional one (1) year renewal term.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-204
i. AWARDING BID #06-331B — FURNISH,-- DELIVER AND DISCHARGE OF
QUICKLIME: (TR11082) Awarding Bid #06-33B, "Furnish, Deliver and Discharge of
Quicklime" to, and executing agreements with, Chemical Lime Company of Alabama,
Inc. for the City of Tamarac and on behalf of fifteen members of the Southeast Florida
Governmental Purchasing Cooperative; and with Carmeuse Lime Sales Corporation on
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behalf of two members of the Southeast Florida Governmental Purchasing Cooperative,
for a period of one year with four (4) additional one-year renewal options.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-205
j. ENCOURAGING A HEART HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND ELIMINATION OF
TRANS FATS: (TR11086) Encouraging a heart healthy lifestyle and the elimination of
trans fats from restaurant ingredient lists and everyone's diet; directing the City Clerk to
provide a copy of this resolution to the Tamarac Chamber of Commerce.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-206
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
ORDINANCES — FIRST READINGS
There were no ordinances scheduled for this meeting for first reading.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 9:00 A.M. OR THEREAFTER
ORDINANCES — SECOND READINGS
7. AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE TAMARAC CODE — ADDING SECTION 10-
226 ENTITLED, "STORMWATER MANAGEMENT": (T02123) Motion to adopt
Ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 10 of the City Code of Ordinances
entitled, "Land Development Regulations", by amending Article V entitled,
"Improvements", by amending Division 4 entitled, "Drainage", by adding Section 10-226
entitled, "Stormwater Management", as required by the National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System permit; providing for codification. Assistant City Attorney Klahr read
Temporary Ordinance 2123, Revision #1, on second reading by title. Commissioner
Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Dressler moved approval. 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 Sultanof
"yes", Vice Mayor Portner "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", and Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING OCTOBER 11, 2006
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING OCTOBER 25, 2006
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2006-18
8. AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE TAMARAC CODE — SEXUAL OFFENDER
RESIDENCY PROHIBITION FINDINGS AND INTENT: (T02125) Motion to adopt
ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 13 of the City of Tamarac Code of
Ordinances by specifically amending Section 13-20, entitled "Sex offender residency
prohibition findings and intent," Section 13-21, entitled "Definitions," Section 13-22,
entitled "Sexual offender and sexual predator residence prohibition; penalties;
exceptions," and Section 13-23, entitled "Property owners prohibited from renting real
property to certain sexual offenders and sexual predators; penalties;" providing for
definitions of "sexual offender" and "sexual predator' that are consistent with Section
943.0435, Florida Statutes, and Section 775.21, Florida Statutes; providing for law
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enforcement guidelines; providing a timeframe in which a sexual offender or sexual
predator must vacate a premises after being notified of a violation; providing for
codification. Assistant City Attorney Klahr read Temporary Ordinance 2125 on second
reading by title. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Dressler moved
approval. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco opened the public hearing and with no one
wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. Commissioner Dressler thanked BSO
Chief Dugger and City Attorney Goren for working on the amendment to Chapter 13 of
the Tamarac Code. Commissioner Dressler said with regard to his earlier reference to
Tip O'Neill, this is one way to impact people's lives at the local level. One of the City's
top priorities is public safety and this ordinance restricts the ability of people who fall into
the above categories from living near potential victims. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
said the Sun -Sentinel ran an article about this amendment the other day, and this
amendment is consistent with State Statute. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco also thanked
BSO Chief Dugger and City Attorney Goren for all their help in making this amendment
possible. On roll call Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco voted "yes", Commissioner Dressler
"yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Vice Mayor Portner "yes", and Commissioner
Atkins -Grad "yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING OCTOBER 11, 2006
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING OCTOBER 25, 2006
ORDINANCE NO.O-2006-19
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
There were no quasi-judicial items scheduled for this meeting.
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco adjourned the meeting at 10:00 a.m.
Marion Swenson, CMC
City Clerk
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Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Mayor
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