HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-12-09 - City Commission Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2002
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the workshop meeting of the city
commission to order on Monday, December 9, 2002, at 9:35 a.m. in Room 105 of
Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida.
PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Edward C. Portner, Commissioner
Gertrude Mishkin, Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof, and Commissioner Karen L.
Roberts.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Mitchell S. Kraft,
Assistant City Manager Michael C. Cernech, and City Clerk Marion Swenson.
1. DISCUSSION — EXECUTIVE AIRPORT PART 150 NOISE STUDY
RECOMMENDATIONS: Community Development Director J. Christopher King gave a
presentation and said staff reviewed the noise study recommendations and spoke with
former Commissioner John McKaye and the airport staff. Community Development
Director King introduced Bill Crouch, Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport Manager and
Clara Bennett, of the Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport. Mr. Crouch gave a presentation
and spoke about economic and noise impact. Mr. Crouch said Ft. Lauderdale would
vote on the recommendation on December 17th, and then the FAA would review and
approve the recommendation. Vice Mayor Portner asked when the airport originally
opened, and Mr. Crouch said it was given to the City of Ft. Lauderdale in 1947.
Commissioner Sultanof asked which were quieter, propellers or jets, and Mr. Crouch
said jets. Ms. Bennett gave a presentation on concerns and possible solutions that
would be addressed in Ft. Lauderdale on December 17th. Vice Mayor Portner asked
for an expression of interest to place a resolution on Wednesday's agenda in support of
Ft. Lauderdale's decision, and Commissioner Roberts said since Ft. Lauderdale would
not be voting until December 17th, it is unclear at this time how they would vote, and she
proposed a Tamarac resolution in support of the study. Mayor Schreiber asked for an
expression of interest for a resolution in support of the noise study, and all agreed.
Marcia Gallagher, 6181 NW 55 Lane, Tamarac, spoke of a noise abatement officer and
spoke in favor of the noise study. Wally Coghlin, 4806 NW 49 Court, Tamarac, spoke
about planes entering the airport from the southwest. John McKaye, former Tamarac
Commissioner and representative of Tamarac on the Executive Airport Committee,
spoke in favor of the noise study. City Manager Miller said he appreciated Mr.
McKaye's interest and vigilance on behalf of the city.
2. DECEMBER 11 2002 AGENDA ITEMS:
a. Item 6(e). AGREEMENT — BROWARD COUNTY — LANDSCAPING AND
IRRIGATION: (TR9970) Executing a joint participation agreement with Broward County
for the installation of landscaping and irrigation within the medians of Prospect Road
between NW 28 Avenue and NW 24 Avenue at an estimated total cost of $434,612;
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accepting funding from Broward County up to 61.75% of the total estimated cost up to a
maximum amount not to exceed $269,000; amending the annual capital improvement
project fund budget in the amount of $269,000 for proper accounting procedures.
Public Works Director Raj Verma gave a presentation and said the Prospect Road
project has been in the works since 1999, and with Vice Mayor Portner's efforts it is
coming to fruition. Mayor Schreiber asked when the work would begin and Public
Works Director Verma said it would commence by the summer. Vice Mayor Portner
questioned the $120,000 for part of the project, and Public Works Director Verma
explained that this comes under the city's jurisdiction, and the budget may have to be
amended. City Manager Miller said the amendment would only be for a nominal
amount depending on the bid process. Commissioner Sultanof asked about state
monies for municipalities, and Mayor Schreiber suggested contacting our lobbyist.
b. Item 6(h). AGREEMENT — TAMARAC ATHLETIC FEDERATION. (TR9984)
Executing an agreement between the City of Tamarac, the Tamarac Athletic Federation,
Inc., and TAF member leagues to provide for organized sports activities. Parks and
Recreation Director Kathleen Margoles gave a presentation and said the only significant
change is in Article X, procedure for disbursement of sponsorship funds the city
receives from Coca Cola. Commissioner Roberts asked about TAF having control over
the money, and Parks and Recreation Director Margoles said if that happens, the
conflict resolution in Article V11 would come into play. Commissioner Roberts asked if
there was language in the contract about TAF members sitting on the Parks and
Recreation Board, and Parks and Recreation Director Margoles said it was decided not
to include this in the contract. Parks and Recreation Director Margoles thanked Parks
Superintendent Mall, who negotiated the contract, and also thanked Management
Analyst Francis, Management Intern Darigan, and Management & Budget Analyst II
Gresek for their assistance.
C. Item 6(f), AGREEMENT WITH FPE — OCTOBER 1 2002-SEPTEMBER 30
2005: (TR9996) 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, 2002 through September 30,
2005. Human Resources Director Swanson gave a presentation and introduced
Employee Relations Manager Cummings, who gave a presentation and explained the
economic highlights of the contract. There was discussion about the increase in the
pension multiplier from 2.05% to 2.25% after 25 years of service. Human Resources
Director Swanson said this would be brought to the pension board in January and then
to the city commission for action. Human Resources Director Swanson acknowledged
the negotiating team for their hard work: Employee Relations Manager Cummings,
Management & Budget Officer Sammartino and budget staff, Parks and Recreation
Director Margoles, Operations Manager London, and Management Analyst Francis.
Commissioners Sultanof and Mishkin congratulated Human Resources Director
Swanson and the team for an outstanding job. Mayor Schreiber asked what attributed
to the impasse being broken, and Human Resources Director Swanson said it was a
compromise on both sides.
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d. Item 6(g). CITY COMMISSION RULES OF PROCEDURE: (TR9995) Amending
Resolution No. R-2002-327, adopting rules of procedure for the City Commission which
provide for definition of relevant terms, outline the commission meeting agenda, provide
for notice of meeting, provide for rules of conduct of commission and residents, provide
for enforcement, and provide for voting procedures. Assistant to the City Manager
Diane Phillips explained the revisions to the Resolution. Commissioner Roberts said
she was not in agreement with the random vote, as she believed those who made and
seconded the motion should vote first and second, with the remaining commissioners'
and mayor's votes rotated, and she intended to pull the Resolution from the consent
agenda and would vote against it. Mayor Schreiber agreed with Commissioner Roberts.
e. Item 6(i). PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN FDOT AND TAMARAC —
PERPETUAL ACCESS ROAD AND MAINTENANCE EASEMENT ALONG THE L-36
CANAL TO FDOT: (TR9997) Executing a purchase agreement between the State of
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) as grantee and the City of Tamarac as
grantor in the amount of Ten Thousand Three Hundred Ninety -Five Dollars
($10,395.00) for the granting of a perpetual access road and maintenance easement
along the L-36 canal to FDOT; authorizing the appropriate city officials to execute a
Public Disclosure Affidavit required by F.S.§286.23. City Attorney Mitchell S. Kraft gave
a presentation. Community Development Director King explained the property is
located west of City Furniture on the west side of the Sawgrass Expressway; the Gould
Plat, which has been designated for no development. Assistant City Attorney Steinerts
said this is different than other easements, as FDOT is regulated by Florida Statutes,
and a closing on the property would be held in January, giving a perpetual easement
but not ownership to FDOT.
f. Item 7. USE OF FUNDS THROUGH THE HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM CONSORTIUM: (TR9993) Motion to approve resolution
approving the completion and subsequent submission of the program description
application to Broward County upon its availability for the use of funds through the
HOME Investment Partnerships Program Consortium for the City of Tamarac's Minor
Home Repair Program with an option to shift funding into the First -Time Homebuyers'
purchase assistance should all minor home repair applications be addressed and
remaining funds are available for the First -Time Homebuyer Program; approving the
City's designation of federally required set -aside of fifteen (15%) percent for the
Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) to be pooled with Broward
County's for the first year with an option to renew for the second and third year of the
program (Case No. 20-MI-02). Community Development Director J. Christopher King
introduced Economic Development Manager Reed -Holguin, who gave a presentation.
g. Item 8. CAPER FY2001: (TR9987) Motion to approve Resolution approving the
Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER FY 2001) for the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program for HUD's Fiscal Year 2001 (Case No. 19-MI-02). Community
Development Director J. Christopher King introduced Economic Development Manager
Reed -Holguin, who gave a presentation and said the report was prepared by CRA, the
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city's consultant. Vice Mayor Partner asked about the encumbered balance, and Cathy
Randall of CRA said the money is accounted for and would be used.
Commissioner Roberts asked who would be the recipients of the Mayor's Cup, Vice
Mayor's Cup, and Commissioners' Cup in agenda Item 1(c), presentations. Parks and
Recreation Director Margoles responded that the Parks and Recreation Float would be
the recipient of the Mayor's Cup, Millennium Middle School Band for the Vice Mayor's
Cup, and Challenger Elementary School for the Commissioners' Cup.
Commissioner Roberts questioned why district residency requirements for the Charter
Board are being deleted under Item 9 on the agenda, AMENDING CHAPTER 6.02 OF
THE CHARTER: (TO1989) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading amending
the Tamarac Charter by amending Article VI, Qualifications and elections, Section 6.02,
entitled "Districts", deleting references to the Charter Board as elected Board members
and deleting district residency requirements for Charter Board members consistent with
Ordinance No. 0-2002-12; providing that if the amendment is approved by a majority of
the voters at the March 11, 2003 election, then such amendment shall become a part of
the City Charter upon certification and acceptance of the election results; providing for
codification. Assistant City Attorney Steinerts said this section refers to elected officials,
and Ordinance 0-2002-12 which changed the Charter Board from an elected to
appointed board, requires district residency.
Commissioner Roberts spoke about possible school boundary changes and one
scenario in particular, taking students who live in the Heathgate/Sunflower area out of
Millennium Middle School and placing them in Silver Lakes Middle School.
Commissioner Roberts asked for an expression of interest from the commission to send
a letter to the School Board asking them not to move forward with this boundary
change. All agreed.
Mayor Schreiber asked about the status of Catalina Place's traffic problem, and the
recommendation from the Traffic Engineering Department for a roundabout.
Community Development Director King said Community Development received
comments regarding this recommendation and is in the process of talking with United
Homes about the possibility of a roundabout. Commissioner Sultanof said the project
was reduced from 130 units to 86, so there may be land to do this.
There being no further business to come before the city commission, Mayor Schreiber
adjourned the workshop meeting at 11:05 a.m.
Marion Swenson, CMC
City Clerk
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