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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-11-25 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING CITY HALL - COMMISSION CHAMBERS WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2009 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City Commission to order at 9:00 a.m. in Chambers, Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL. PRESENT: Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Commissioner Pamela Bushnell, Commissioner Patricia Atkins -Grad, Commissioner Diane Glasser, and Commissioner Harry Dressler. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, Assistant City Attorney Julie Klahr, and City Clerk Marion Swenson. Commissioner Atkins -Grad led the pledge of allegiance. 1. a. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco proclaiming December 6-12, 2009 as "Intergenerational Week". (Requested by Parks & Recreation Director Greg Warner). 1. b. Presentation by City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller of a Certificate of Completion of the Institute for Elected Municipal Officials to Commissioner Pamela Bushnell. 2. COMMISSION REPORTS: a. Commissioner Bushnell reported she has been working on the Census; it is very important to count every person, as we will lose $1,200-$1,400 for each person not counted. The launching of the Adopt -A -Street Program was held on Saturday; Commissioner Bushnell congratulated Joel Davidson and the Kiwanis Club for their participation. Commissioner Bushnell wished everyone a very happy Thanksgiving. b. Commissioner Atkins Grad said the Veterans' Day Ceremony was very impressive, and she attended ribbon -cutting ceremonies for two new businesses: Charter Schools of Excellence and Pangea Marketplace. The Taste of Tamarac hosted a diverse assortment of great food, and also included an auto and antique show. Commissioner Atkins -Grad attended the FLC Energy Environmental Conference last week, and she is now looking forward to Thanksgiving and the Turkey Trot, which includes troops in Iraq, as it did last year. Commissioner Atkins -Grad wished everyone a very happy Thanksgiving. C. Commissioner Glasser attended the FLC meeting in Orlando where preparations were made for the upcoming legislative session. Many issues need to be addressed in order to help the struggling cities, but only 10 were chosen, because if too many issues are addressed at one time, the outcome will not be fruitful. Commissioner Glasser said Page 1 of 7 City Commission Regular Meeting November 25, 2009 she would bring information to the Mayor and City Commission as the matters progress. Commissioner Glasser wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. d. Commissioner Dressler said this week the MPO voted on the Transportation Plan 2035. Elements of the program will be initiated within the next year. This is the first time in the history of the MPO that they focused strategically and technically on mass transit. The MPO Board approved a resolution that recognizes traditional road building and widening will not address congestion. A recent news report suggests the Governor may have found money in the transportation budget to support tri rail, and Tamarac has been centrally involved. Commissioner Dressler acknowledged his wife Faith, who was in the audience and thanked his colleagues for their efforts and for working so well together. e. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco wished everyone a healthy and happy Thanksgiving. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco reported on her trip to Washington, DC with Assistant City Manager Phillips and Lobbyist Gelnavich, and said it was a very rewarding and successful trip; she anticipates Tamarac will receive a great deal of money for our projects. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she would be in Washington again in January for the Mayor's conference and then back to the Hill in March to continue the lobbying efforts. Commissioner Atkins -Grad said she does not think any City is better represented than Tamarac, having Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco and Assistant City Manager Phillips representing us in Washington. Commissioner Bushnell questioned why the new logo is not displayed in the Chambers, and City Manager Miller said he would make arrangements to have it displayed. 3. Assistant City Attorney Klahr had no report. 4. City Manager Miller reported on the 10 families City employees have adopted for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and said this program was put together with the assistance of Van Schoen and Rose Cure-Persad. Fire Department Lt. Gotha, who was recognized for 30 years service at the last service awards presentations, will retire on November 30tn. City Manager Miller congratulated Lt. Gotha and wished him well. Parks and Recreation reports the Great Escape Trips are going well and the shuttle will be back for holiday shopping. In October the Red Route carried 9.5 passengers per trip and the Yellow Route carried 7.1 passengers; we are maintaining the minimum ridership necessary to continue receiving Broward County assistance. The Turkey Trot will take place tomorrow beginning at 7:30 a.m. The Holiday Lighting Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, December 2 at the Tamarac Community Center, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Over 300 were in attendance at the Veterans' Day Ceremony on November 11tn City Manager Miller wished the Mayor, City Commission and staff a very happy Thanksgiving holiday. Page 2 of 7 City Commission Regular Meeting November 25, 2009 Commissioner Dressler said the MPO will take a bottom up approach to planning, with an emphasis on finding funding for buses and other forms of surface transportation for the next 25 years. Additionally, the MPO is looking at ways to join the three MPO's (Miami/Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County), because working together as one unit would afford us better funding opportunities. Commissioner Glasser said it is important for mass transit to look at each City individually. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said this week the Governor appointed a new County Commissioner, Al Jones, from Dania Beach. Commissioner Jones will represent the eastern portion of Tamarac and it is incumbent upon us to reach out to him and form a good relationship with the new Commissioner. Last week Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco received a phone call from Barbara Weinstein, the Director of Family Central, who said she received $50,000 for Family Central at the Mayor's Gala; however, the money was contributed by Scott Rothstein and must now be returned. The effects of the Rothstein scandal are far reaching. While Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco was in Washington, DC she received a call from a friend who owns a business and had 4,000 meals to give away for Thanksgiving. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco was able to connect her friend with Barbara Weinstein and our firefighters, and the meals are being distributed for Thanksgiving. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 5. There was no public participation. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco recognized Joel Davidson, who was in the audience. Commissioner Dressler asked staff to look into the viability of instituting a good citizen award; City Manager Miller said staff would look into the matter. CONSENT AGENDA 6. Assistant City Attorney Klahr read Temporary Resolution 11742 by title. TR11742 A resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, appointing Thomas Michael Burton as Fire Chief, effective January 15, 2010, or at such earlier date as is mutually agreed upon; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Commissioner Dressler seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved the addition of TR11742 to the consent agenda as item No. 6(n). All were in agreement. Assistant City Attorney Klahr read Temporary Resolution 11743 by title. TR11743 A resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, supporting Senate Bill 138 and House Bill 405; supporting, among other things, an amendment to Section 286.011, F.S., to expand the persons and positions permitted to attend a private meeting between a governmental entity and the entity's attorneys to discuss pending litigation to which the governmental entity is a party; urging municipalities in Broward County to join in this support; directing the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Governor, the Broward Legislative Delegation and other members of the Florida legislature, as well as all municipalities located within Broward County and the Board of County Commissioners for Broward County; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Commissioner Atkins - Page 3 of 7 City Commission Regular Meeting November 25, 2009 Grad seconded by Commissioner Glasser moved the addition of Temporary Resolution 11743 to the consent agenda. All were in agreement. Commissioner Bushnell asked to have Item 6(g) on the consent agenda pulled for discussion. Commissioner Dressler seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved the approval of all items on the consent agenda (items 6(a) through 6(o), with the exception of 6(g) which was pulled for discussion. On roll call, Commissioner Dressier voted "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. a. Approval of the November 10, 2009 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes APPROVED b. Approval of the November 10, 2009 Special Commission Meeting Minutes APPROVED C. TR11715 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND COT NATURESCAPE IRRIGATION SERVICE: Authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Tamarac and Broward County to provide cost share support of a naturescape irrigation service to be operated by Broward County with the City of Tamarac water utility service areas and authorize Broward County to conduct specific technical activities required as part of landscape and irrigation system evaluations to be performed by Broward County Environmental Protection Department; providing for the City's cost share support of the naturescape irrigation service. RESOLUTION NO. R2009-156 d. TR11716 LETF FUNDS - CLINICS FOR YOUTH SPORT LEAGUE PARENTS AND COACHES: Approving an application by the Broward Sheriffs Office for the release of Law Enforcement Trust Funds (LETF) in the amount of $11,575 to provide funding for the provision of on -site clinics for Tamarac's youth sports coaches and parents. RESOLUTION NO. R2009-157 e. TR11722 GRANT AWARD: WATER'S EDGE PARK: Accepting a grant award in the amount of $69,400 from the Broward County Land Stewardship Program; authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute an Agreement between Broward County and the City of Tamarac for the development of Waters Edge Park; providing for a one to one match of $69,400 available through the CIP Budget of the project. RESOLUTION NO. R2009-158 f. TR11723 GRANT AWARD TAMARAC SPORTS COMPLEX: Accepting a grant award in the amount of $75,000 from the Broward County Land Stewardship Program; authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute an agreement between Broward County and The City of Tamarac for the provision of canal safety lighting at the Tamarac Sports Complex; providing for a one to one match of $75,000 previously expended on development of the park. RESOLUTION NO. R2009-159 Page 4 of 7 City Commission Regular Meeting November 25, 2009 g. TR11724 ELECTION OF A VICE MAYOR: Electing a Vice Mayor to serve a term of one year beginning November 25, 2009 and ending November 2010, with no succession. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION h. TR11725 PUMP STATIONS 14, 21 AND 36 REHAB - BID NO 09-11 B: Authorizing the appropriate city officials to award Bid No. 09-11 B to TLC Diversified, Inc., and execute an agreement between the City of Tamarac and TLC Diversified, Inc., for an amount of $264,111.00 for the Pump Stations 14, 21, and 36 rehabilitation project; approving funding for this project from the appropriate utilities operational accounts; authorizing the appropriate city officials to administer the contract. RESOLUTION NO. R2009-160 i. TR11726 APPROVAL OF MOU FOR WASTE -TO -ENERGY PLANTS: Approving the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among Broward County, the Broward Solid Waste Disposal District, Wheelabrator South Broward, Inc., And Wheelabrator North Broward, Inc. providing that this Resolution shall be binding only upon approval of an additional Resolution approving a new Interlocal Agreement for the Broward Solid Waste Disposal District. RESOLUTION NO. R2009-161 j. TR11728 PURCHASE OF PUMPS AND APPURTENANCES FROM ABS PUMPS INC.: Authorizing the appropriate City officials to designate ABS Pumps, Inc., as a sole source provider for pumps and appurtenances utilized at fifty-one (51) city wastewater pump stations, and to authorize expenditures for the purchase of pumps and appurtenances from ABS Pumps, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $90,000 for the period of November 4, 2009 through September 30, 2010. RESOLUTION NO. R2009-162 k. TR11729 PURCHASE OF PUMPS AND APPURTENANCES FROM SANDERS COMPANY INC.: Authorizing the appropriate City officials to purchase pumps and appurtenances from Sanders Company, Inc., a sole source distributor of Smith & Loveless, Inc., supplies, for the maintenance and replacement of wastewater pump stations; authorizing expenditures for said purposes from Sanders Company, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $65,000 for fiscal year 2010. RESOLUTION NO. R2009-163 I. TR11731 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES CONTRACT RENEWAL: Approving the purchase of standard Primary Rate Interface (PRI) services, Centrex services, and Local & Long Distance services for use by all City of Tamarac Departments, and authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute a three (3) year agreement with one (1) additional three (3) year renewal and execution of an agreement with AT&T Corporation for a total not to exceed $50,000 annually, approving funding from the appropriate accounts. RESOLUTION NO. R2009-164 M. TR11732 SCHOOL BOARD INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT: Adopting the Broward County League of Cities amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facilities Planning in order to avoid the currently proposed school boundary changes in Broward County; (Case No. 32-MI-09) providing for conditions of approval. RESOLUTION NO. R2009-165 Page 5 of 7 City Commission Regular Meeting November 25, 2009 n. TR11742 APPOINTING FIRE CHIEF: Appointing Thomas Michael Burton as Fire Chief, effective January 15, 2010, or at such earlier date as is mutually agreed upon. RESOLUTION NO. R2009-166 o. TR11743 SUPPORTING SB138 AND HB405: Supporting Senate Bill 138 and House Bill 405; supporting, among other things, an amendment to Section 286.011, F.S., to expand the persons and positions permitted to attend a private meeting between a governmental entity and the entity's attorneys to discuss pending litigation to which the governmental entity is a party; urging municipalities in Broward County to join in this support; directing the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Governor, the Broward Legislative Delegation and other members of the Florida legislature, as well as all municipalities located within Broward County and the Board of County Commissioners for Broward County. RESOLUTION NO. R2009-167 Commissioner Bushnell said this Commission is a cohesive group and thanked Commissioner Atkins -Grad for doing a wonderful job this past year as Vice -Mayor. Commissioner Bushnell congratulated Commissioner Dressler on being selected to serve as Vice -Mayor for the coming year. Commissioner Atkins -Grad said this has been a great year for her. Commissioner Dressler said the Vice -Mayor has been involved in many efforts and he will continue the tradition, representing the City in a professional manor. Commissioner Dressler thanked his colleagues for their confidence and support. Commissioner Atkins -Grad seconded by Commissioner Bushnell moved approval of TR11724. g. TR11724 ELECTION OF A VICE MAYOR: Electing a Vice Mayor to serve a term of one year beginning November 25, 2009 and ending November 2010, with no succession. On roll call Commissioner Dressler voted "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. R2009-168 END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA ORDINANCE(S) — FIRST READING 7. TEMPORARY ORDINANCE 2184 - LIEN FEE INCREASE: Motion to adopt an Ordinance of the City of Tamarac, Florida, on first reading amending Chapter 6 of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances, entitled "Finance and Taxation"; by specifically amending Section 6-37 entitled "Requests for Information Concerning Outstanding City Liens"; providing for an increased service charge from $50.00 to $75.00 for processing Requests for Information pertaining to outstanding city liens; providing for the elimination of the $25.00 service charge for follow-up lien searches; providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Assistant City Attorney Klahr read Temporary Ordinance 2184 on first , reading by title. Commissioner Glasser seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved Page 6 of 7 City Commission Regular Meeting November 25, 2009 adoption of TR2184 on first reading. On roll call Commissioner Atkins -Grad voted "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Vice -Mayor Dressler "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. ADOPTED ON FIRST READING NOVEMBER 25, 2009 PUBLIC HEARING(S) 9:00 AM OR THEREAFTER PUBLIC HEARING(S) ORDINANCE(S)— SECOND READINGS There were no Ordinances scheduled for second reading. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S) There were no Quasi -Judicial Hearings scheduled. END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S) END OF PUBLIC HEARING(S) There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco adjourned the regular meeting at 9:50 a.m. all MarionUW - . II City Clerk Page 7 of 7 Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Mayor City Commission Regular Meeting November 25, 2009