HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-12-12 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY HALL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2007
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City
Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Mayor Sultanof led the pledge of allegiance.
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentations by Mayor and City Commission of Veterans' Day Parade Trophies:
(i) Mayor's Cup: Ramblewood Middle School Band — Assistant Principal James Cecil and
Band Parent President Leslie Kins accepted.
(ii) Vice Mayor's Cup: Tamarac Elementary School — Commissioner Dressler accepted
on behalf of Nancy Seiler, Principal.
(iii) Commissioners' Cup: Commerce Bank — Seth Dreyfuss, Marketing Manager;
Regional Manager Grace Szambelin, and Kierstin Boullea accepted.
(iv) Spirit Of Broward Award: JP Taravella High School — Principal Shawn Cerra
accepted.
RFPORTS
2. City Commission: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco commended and congratulated Vice
Mayor Sultanof on being named Veteran of the Month in "Kings Point Life", (a copy of said
article is attached and incorporated as part of these minutes). Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
reported on an article in the December 9t" Sun -Sentinel regarding three generations of
Zangara family who are involved in model railroading. (A copy of said article is attached and
incorporated as part of these minutes.) Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco reported on her
attendance at the County Commission meeting last Tuesday, to speak on behalf of Item 60 on
their agenda, with regard to the walkway between the Tamarac Community Center and the
library. Public Works Director Strain and Lobbyist Mitch Ceasar accompanied Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco to the County Commission and the City was successful in being granted
$265,000 toward this project. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said this past year was wonderful
and productive and it is a pleasure to serve with such a great commission, staff, City Manager
and City Attorney. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco quoted the sentiment in a card she received
from a bank: "Smiles are free, spend them extravagantly. Happy Holidays."
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Commissioner Portner wished everyone a happy holiday season and said at the County
Commission meeting Vice Mayor Ritter proposed money for the walkway but he spoke against
it, even though he had voted for the project at a City Commission meeting.
Commissioner Atkins -Grad said it has been a busy two weeks, where she has attended water
summits and is pleased to find out that restaurants in Tamarac will never serve water to
customers unless the customer requests a glass of water. Today was a special, festive day as
department heads made a special party for staff and it was great spending time with people
who work for the City. Commissioner Atkins -Grad attended ArtServe's Jazz Fest at the
Tamarac Community Center and also a party given by Ari Porth. Commissioner Atkins -Grad
wished everyone a happy and healthy holiday.
Vice -Mayor Sultanof clarified the Tamarac branch library is our library, run and furnished by
the County. Vice Mayor Sultanof spoke of the survey completed by residents and businesses
in Tamarac and said he is extremely happy to note the residents and businesses think
Tamarac is the best place to live and raise children. Vice Mayor Sultanof complimented the
Mayor and City Commission on the camaraderie and said he will have served 13 years on this
commission when he leaves office in 2008 and this is the best commission he has ever served
on; we have been able to accomplish all that came before us. Vice Mayor Sultanof
complimented and thanked the staff, who are the best in the County, and wished everyone a
happy and healthy holiday.
Commissioner Dressler said this past week he attended Tamarac Elementary School's Winter
Fest, for which the city provided the space behind the recreation center. It was an amazing
event, attended by 4,000 — 5,000 parents and children. BSO was present with their Mounted
Brigade, and city staff was also present. Commissioner Dressler thanked Director of Parks
and Recreation Warner and the Parks and Recreation staff for their work, and added this
represents what Tamarac really is all about: good intentions, family and pride in the
community. Commissioner Dressler thanked staff for all their hard work and support over the
past year. Commissioner Dressler wished everyone a happy holiday and new year and
wished each family health and peace of mind.
Commissioner Portner spoke of Vice Mayor Sultanof s leading a convoy from Burma in 1942,
and the interstate system. Commissioner Portner thanked Vice Mayor Sultanof for his service
to his country, the commission and his devotion to his wife, Sylvia.
3. City Attorney: City Attorney Goren reported on the Charter Review Commission
meeting that he attended and the discussions regarding the County adding a Mayor at large for
a four-year term as well as another at -large seat. City Attorney Goren said the Broward
League of Cities has scheduled two public forums on January 7, 2008 and January 9, 2008,
both at 7:00 p.m., at which forums both he and City Manager Miller were scheduled to speak.
These will be educational forums; however, there is a conflict with the January 9th City
Commission meeting. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she and the Commissioners would
like to be able to attend the forums.
Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved to change the meeting
time of the January 9th City Commission meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 5:05 p.m. On roll call
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Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", Commissioner Dressler
"yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
City Attorney Goren thanked staff and the Mayor and City Commission for their support over
the past year and wished everyone a happy holiday.
4. City Manager: City Manager Miller wished everyone a healthy and happy holiday and
said this past year has been an outstanding one for the City of Tamarac. City Manager Miller
thanked the Mayor and City Commission for their leadership, and the Department Directors for
their hard work. On December 17th there will be several presentations in Chambers (2:00
p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.) wherein the results of the survey will be rolled out to the public.
This is a Sterling initiative and we take a resident/business survey every two years. This
survey shows Tamarac ranks at the top of municipal governments in the nation with its delivery
of public services. City Manager Miller said he would like the Mayor and City Commission to
attend the 6:00 p.m. rollout, but they are, of course, invited to attend the other sessions if that
is more convenient. The executive team will be at the 6:00 p.m. session, and staff members
will also be at the 2:00 and 3:30 sessions, as well as the public. Community leaders have
been invited and there should also be an article in the Sun -Sentinel about the roll out.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
5. Pam Bushnell, President of Mainlands 1 & 2 Civic Association, 4706 NW 43 Terrace,
thanked Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco for coming to the 40t" Anniversary Party on December 15t
for Mainlands 1 &2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, and thanked City Clerk Swenson for preparing the
proclamation. Ms. Bushnell wished everyone a happy holiday.
Barbara McNeil, 6961 NW 82nd Court, spoke about branding and said she would like the Mayor
and City Commission to adopt option B as well as the already adopted option A. Ms. McNeil
wished everyone a pleasant and safe holiday.
Burt Schneider, 8016 NW 72 Street, wished everyone a healthy and happy New Year and
holiday season. Mr. Schneider complimented the Mayor and City Commission on the way they
work together.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved approval of all
items on the consent agenda. On roll call Commissioner Dressler voted "yes", Commissioner
Atkins -Grad "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", and Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
a. APPROVE the minutes of the November 28, 2007 Regular City Commission meeting.
APPROVED
b. TASK AUTHORIZATION NO. 08-01 E — WATER SYSTEM MASTER PLAN (STUDY):
(TR11328) Executing Task Authorization No. 08-01 E with Mathews Consulting, Inc., to provide
professional services to prepare a Water System Master Plan (Study) in accordance with the
City's Consulting Engineering Agreement as authorized by Resolution No. R-2006-131, for an
amount not to exceed $212,868.00; approving funding from the appropriate budgeted Utilities
Operational and CIAC accounts; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to administer the
contract.
RESOLUTION NO. R2007-193
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C. APPROVING THE CITY'S FY2008 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA: (TR11329) Approving the
City of Tamarac Legislative Agenda for the 2008 legislative session; directing the City Clerk to
send a copy of the City of Tamarac Legislative Agenda for the 2008 legislative session to the
Broward County Legislative Delegation and the Broward County Board of County
Commissioners for consideration.
RESOLUTION NO. R2007-194
d. CHANGE ORDER — NEW SIDEWALK REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT: (TR11330)
Executing Change Order Number 2 to the Agreement with Straightline Engineering Group for
the installation of new sidewalk and repair and replacement of existing sidewalk; authorizing an
additional expenditure in an amount not to exceed $180,000.00 for said purpose; authorizing
budget amendments as needed for proper accounting purposes.
RESOLUTION NO. R2007-195
e. CONTRACT AWARD — UPDATE TO THE CITY'S FIRE ASSESSMENT
METHODOLOGY: (TR11327) Awarding a professional services contract for an amount of
$40,270 to Government Services Group, Inc. for an update to the City's Fire Assessment
Methodology; authorizing budget amendments for proper accounting purposes.
RESOLUTION NO. R2007-196
REGULAR AGENDA
ORDINANCE — FIRST READING
PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:00 P.M. OR THEREAFTER
7. AMENDMENT TO CITY OF TAMARAC COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN:
(T02155) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading adopting an amendment to the Capital
Improvement and Intergovernmental Coordination Elements of the City of Tamarac
Comprehensive Land Use Plan concerning a text amendment to incorporate new goals,
objectives and related policies and the addition of the Public School Facilities Element to the
Comprehensive Plan all pertaining to public school facility planning to address the
implementation of school facilities concurrency through the establishment of a financially
feasible Public School Capital Facilities Program; adoption of level of service standards to
establish maximum permissible school utilization rates relative to capacity and coordinated
procedures for implementing school concurrency (Case No. 2-LUA-07). City Attorney Goren
read Temporary Ordinance 2155 on first reading by title. Commissioner Portner seconded by
Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved approval. Community Development Director Bramley gave
a presentation. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco opened the public hearing and with no one
wishing to speak, closed the public hearing.
Vice Mayor Sultanof left the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", Commissioner
Atkins -Grad "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING DECEMBER 12, 2007
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ORDINANCE — SECOND READING
8. AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES — CREATING
ARTICLE X "CODE OF ETHICS": (TO2154) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading
amending Chapter 2 of the City's Code of Ordinances, entitled "Administration", creating Article
X, to be entitled "Code of Ethics"; providing for a code of ethics for elected and appointed City
officials; providing for intent and purpose; providing for definitions; incorporating Chapter 112,
Florida Statutes, as amended from time to time; providing for standards of conduct; providing
for penalties and enforcement; providing for codification. City Attorney Goren read Temporary
Ordinance 2154, Revision #2 on second reading by title. Commissioner Dressler seconded by
Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved approval. 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", Commissioner Portner
"yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING NOVEMBER 28, 2007
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING DECEMBER 12, 2007
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2007-22
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco adjourned the regular meeting of the City Commission at 8:05 p.m.
Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Mayor
Marion Swenson, CMC
City Clerk
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CON'TINUEO FROM PAGE 1
clothing and Bair colors.
"1 hand painted each and ev-
ery one of those, " ,John Zanga-
ra boasted, then pointed to the:
center of the display where a
model car is parked in a handi-
capped spot. Atiny Broward
sheriff's deputy stands next to
it,
"She's writing that driver a
ticket," Zangara said,
laughing''.
While the elder Zangara
points out treasured features
cif his display...- like a Ferris
wheel and an ice crearn crane
on the lop of a building --• 111's
ion goes back to the conttols
and becomes the conduc:!.or,
sending five trains into motion
at the same time, Two little
ho6's, grandsons, come run-
ning itit:o the roorn, diving
under the cflevated tracks land
Surfacing inthe center to stare
at the blinking lights and
-`000h" and "ahhh" at thc+ :ani•
mated features.
r111 trains, the "Zang eras: ex-
plain, core with sound effects.
All the clanging and ringing
.and chugging --,.and recoi -
ings oi- conductors announcing
apcoming stops -- m akc s con-
versation in the garage impos-
sible'', but also serves to attI'act
;at ention frc.9rri iwo passers-by
SMALL WORLD: A train track runs beside the miniature firehouse
in .John 7angara's holiday train display. Photo!Lisa Bolivar
"I -his is beautiful.'" Betryii -o
Goncalves said to his wits, Zo.
r•i:I ida "It's excellent design,"
he says, pulling out a small
carnea'a :and snapping,;' t,halro
gi"a17hs.
The t- oncalves had been out
for an evening stroll �-vhen the'
happened b�� the open garage
tit the Zang%ar'a 11ot1se. ;1l
though the Gonc al e do not
s1)eak muc:h English,, .jo!an
7angara got by with his bro-
ken `tipruiish, pointing out 1 ` il'
feature ort:laat to thec°r,l.lple.
l�eimiao6()nc i1veSm�. le
commen'..,s on how magnificent
the tr;ainswere, laughing as
The bolls rank' and the doors
%; ,�,ing open on the Silver Bullet
Coors train. displaying hottles
of beer.
Tor,:aida Goncalves looked
Lit laer husband and dabbed her
I nger`i 101:h her thumb arad
commented "Mucho dinero."
`vol tc,n hiad," Zangara
i irned in. He has l)Uilt his c01-
ieC1 i ,11 aver a.lrrloSt a dec .I{lra,
bi,iy inr; a little here?, a l.i*tle
heF 'e, "11: jSn't so expensive
This month's
nominee for Veteran
of the Month needs
no introduction. All
KPIT residents and
other citizens of our
beautiful city are
well acquainted with
,Vlarc Sultanof, our
Commissioner and
Vice Mayor.
After growing up in Trenton, flew .lersey,
attending Junior High School there, 'Marc's
fatuity moved to Philadelphia where his father
was in business. Upon graduation from Olney
High School, he applied to and was accepted by
the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School
•f Finance. While a student there, the dark and
ominous clouds of World War II hovered over the
USA and Marc enrolled in the V-12 program.
In October 1942, the program was
completed. Marc was summoned to active duty
and reported to Camp Crowder, Missouri. A
short time later, new orders were issued and he
.shipped out to the CBI, the Chinese -Burma -
Indian Theater. There he was assigned to the
center under the command of the famous General
"Vinegar Joe" Stillwell who, incidentally, was
native of Palatka, Florida- Appointed as an aide
on the General's staff, he soon rose through the
ranks and was promoted to Battalion Sergeant
Major, the highest non-commissioned rank that
can be achieved.
His duties consisted of coordinatinil
communications between the American teams
and Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek's Chinese
Nationalist. Army. One of his outstanding
assignments was to help lead a motorized convoy
of thirty-six vehicles loaded with ammunition and
other supplies for the Chinese from the Bhamo,
Burma to Kunming, China. After a torrurous and
difficult journey. the convoy arrived safely at its
destination with the loss of only one truck.
Honorably discharged in January 1946.
after nearly three and one half years of service..
Marc returned to civilian life and entered the
field of labor negotiations. Most of his work was
acting as arbitrator between labor unions and
managemont in the construction and trucki!12
industries.
1988 witnessed the arrival of the Sultanof
family in the city of Tamarac where he soon
became involved in civic affairs. Marc as
represented our District as Commissioner since
t 992 and has been %."ice Mayor for three terms.
Happily man -led to Sylvia for sixty-four years,
they reside in our Fairfax neighborhood. He
is an active participant in many organizations;
President of the Kings Point Democratic Club,
a member of the Kings Point Veterans Club, The
Jewish War Veterans and tnanv others. Thank
you, :Marc, for your devotion to our fair city and
to Kings Point.
Submitted bt Larr-r Z. GI'stnrr
Kings Point Y terans Club