HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-11-10 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY HALL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1999
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the meeting to order on Wednesday,
November 10,1999, at 7.00 P.M. in the Commission Chambers of Tamarac City
Hall, 7525 Northwest 881h Avenue, Tamarac, FL.
PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Larry Mishkin, Commissioner
Edward C. Portner, Commissioner Roberts, and Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof
ALSO PRESENT: Jeffrey L. Miller, City Manager, Mitchell S. Kraft, City Attorney
and Carol Gold, City Clerk
Mayor Schreiber called for the pledge to the flag.
1. PRESENTATION by Margaret McGarrity, Florida Government Finance
Officers Association Board Member and Finance Director, Osceola County,
Florida, of a certificate of achievement for excellence in budget presentation
awarded by the Government Finance Officers Association for the second
consecutive year to the City of Tamarac, Florida for its Annual Budget Document
for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999. Management and Budget Officer
Ralston accepted.
2. PRESENTATION by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation commending
Tamarac Elementary School for being selected as a Blue Ribbon School, Kathy
Goldstein, Principal of Tamarac Elementary School accepted.
3. PRESENTATION by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation proclaiming
November 16, 1999 Community Education Day. Peter Lido of Taravella High
School accepted.
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: John E. McKaye, 5305 NW 28 Avenue,
Tamarac, spoke about City Hall security.
REPORTS
5. City Commission: Mayor Schreiber said Broward County passed an
ordinance permitting Senior Citizens to apply for an additional $25,000.00
homestead exemption, and he believes Tamarac should follow the County's
lead. Mayor Schreiber said there are eight items on tonight's agenda regarding
revisions to the Charter, and he would like to see an item brought forward
increasing the salaries of the Tamarac Mayor and Commissioners.
Commissioner Roberts thanked the Mayor, Commissioners and representatives
of Tamarac Elementary School for allowing her to go to Washington with
Principal Goldstein to accept the Blue Ribbon Award.
Commissioner Portner acknowledged Marvin Seidel, Vince Troutman, Herb
Hayes and Walter Coughlin, for their attendance at Commission meetings.
Vice Mayor Mishkin congratulated Margaret McGarrity, Assistant City
Manager/Interim Finance Director Hemstreet and Management and Budget
Officer Ralston on the Certificate of Achievement for that was presented to the
City. Vice Mayor Mishkin congratulated Tamarac Elementary School on its
receipt of the Blue Ribbon Award, and said in addition to the Principal and
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teachers of Tamarac Elementary School, the parents and Commissioner Roberts
are deeply involved with the school. Vice Mayor Mishkin reminded everyone
that the Veterans Day parade begins at 9:30 on November 11 th, and encouraged
everyone to remember the men and women who gave so nobly of themselves.
Commissioner Sultanof reiterated Vice Mayor Mishkin's comments regarding
Veterans Day. Commissioner Sultanof said it is an honor to be supported by the
Tamarac staff, as they make the Commission and the City shine. Commissioner
Sultanof said he received an e-mail in which the individual said Tamarac is the
best City around where people care for one another, and expressed a love for
the City. Commissioner Sultanof he is proud to be a resident of Tamarac.
Commissioner Sultanof announced that the Five Wishes seminar had over 100
people in attendance.
6. City Attorney: City Attorney Kraft had no report.
7. City Manager: City Manager Miller said the SHIP program closed on
October 291h, and out of 125 requests for applications, 47 were completed and
will be processed. The Fire Department will sponsor a safety day and hand out
smoke detectors on November 131h at the Mainlands, Section 6. MIS installed
two public courtesy phones in the information booth, and an additional phone in
the Broward Sheriff's Office waiting area. City Manager Miller extended
congratulations to Junior Qray Bowl Queen Jessica Lowman, who won the
State Princess on November 4t . The Veterans Day parade will begin at 9:30
A.M., with the ceremony following at Veterans Memorial Park. The Halloween
Spookfest was very successful, with 350 in attendance, and the Halloween Pre -
School event was also a success. There are 87 participants in the Cultural Arts
Program, and 34 attendees in each line dancing class.
CONSENT AGENDA
8. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Roberts approved all
items on the Consent Agenda. On roll call Commissioner Roberts voted "yes",
Commissioner Portner "yes", Vice Mayor Mishkin "yes", Commissioner Sultanof
"yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
a. APPROVE the minutes of the October 27, 1999 Commission meeting.
APPROVED
b. APPROVE the minutes of the November 1, 1999 Special Commission
meeting.
APPROVED
C. COMMERCIAL SHOPPES UTILITY EASEMENT ENCROACHMENT/HOLD
HARMLESS AGREEMENT: (TR8805) Correcting and changing the address
adopted by Resolution No. R-99-216 for the Prospect Commercial, Inc.,
Commercial Shoppes Project Utility Easement Encroachment and Hold
Harmless Agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. R99-298
d. PURCHASE OF PAN AND TILT CAMERA: (TR8794) Authorizing purchase
of one (1) Pan and Tilt Camera from Cues, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$15, 800.00.
RESOLUTION NO. R99-299
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e. WOODLANDS DRAINAGE PROJECT: (TR8813) Authorizing the purchase
of corrugated polyethylene pipe from Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., in
the amount of $14,941.20 utilizing Clay County, Florida Bid #98/99-16
entitled "Metal Pipe & Guard Rail" for the Woodlands Drainage Project;
authorizing utilization of Broward County Purchasing Cooperative Bid
#ED98283G1 for the purchase of aggregates, top dressing and sand from
L.B. Trucking and Construction, Inc., for Public Works and other city-wide
projects requiring the use of aggregates, top dressing and sand.
RESOLUTION NO. R99-300
f. GRANT APPLICATION FOR USEPA ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION:
(TR8806) Authorizing the appropriate City Officials to seek Environmental
Education Grant Funding from the United States Environmental Protection
Agency (USEPA) in the amount of $7,500; authorizing a City match in -kind in
the amount of $4,511.
RESOLUTION NO. R99-301
g. GRANT APPLICATION FOR ENHANCEMENT OF CITY'S CERT
PROGRAM: (TR8795) Seeking grant funding from the Florida Department of
Community Affairs Division of Emergency Management Emergency
Management Preparedness and Assistance Trust Fund in the amount of
$49,921.00 for a total project cost of $89,397.00 for the expansion and
enhancement of the City's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Program; authorizing a City match in the amount of $38,361.00 to be
allocated in -kind and $1,115.00 from the Grant Matching Fund for a total
project cost of $89,397.00.
RESOLUTION NO. R99-302
h. GRANT APPLICATION FOR AN EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER:
(TR8809) Authorizing the appropriate City Officials to seek grant funding
from the Florida Department of Community Affairs Emergency Management
Preparedness and Assistance Competitive Grant Program in the amount of
$150,000 for the construction of a Public Works Annex /Emergency
Operations Center for a total project cost of $437,500.
RESOLUTION NO. R99-303
i. LONG TERM CARE: (TR8800) Authorizing the appropriate City officials to
enter into an Agreement with Transamerica as provider of Long -Term Care
Insurance.
RESOLUTION NO. R99-304
j. PEBSCO: (TR8803) Authorizing the appropriate City Officials to enter into
an Agreement with PEBSCO/ Nationwide Retirement Solutions as
administrator of an additional Deferred Compensation Program.
RESOLUTION NO. R99-305
k. Y2K READINESS REPORT: (TR8807) Acknowledging the City's Y2K
Readiness Report and recognizing the City's Year 2000 preparation efforts.
RESOLUTION NO. R99-306
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I. MODEL SALES PERMIT/ MERRILL GARDENS PROJECT: (TR8816)
Granting a Model Sales Permit for a six (6) month period for the Merrill
Gardens Assisted Living Facility (ALF) located at 7650 North University
Drive.
RESOLUTION NO. R99-307
M. BROWARD COUNTY EVERGLADES RESTUDY: (TR8820) Supporting the
Comprehensive Plan to Restore the Everglades (RESTUDY).
RESOLUTION NO. R99-308
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
City Manager Miller asked to have Item #19 TR8831, and Item #20 TR8833
added to the regular agenda. Commissioner Portner seconded by
Commissioner Sultanof moved to add TR8831 to the regular agenda as Item
#19, and TR 8833 to the regular agenda as Item #20. On roll call Commissioner
Portner voted "yes", Vice Mayor Mishkin "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes",
Commissioner Roberts "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
9. BROWARD SHERIFF'S OFFICE: (TR8815) Motion to adopt Resolution
authorizing an Agreement for Police Services by and between the City of Tamarac
and the Sheriff of Broward County; amending the grants fund estimated revenues
and expenditures in the amount of $150,000.00 for year 1 of the COPS Grant.
City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution #8815, revision #2 by title.
Commissioner Roberts seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval. On
roll call, Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes",
Commissioner Portner "yes", Vice Mayor Mishkin "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes".
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R99-309
ORDINANCES — FIRST READINGS
10. TRANSFER OF FRANCHISE FROM MEDIAONE TO AT&T: (TO1869)
Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading, denying the transfer of the
MediaOne of Greater Florida, Inc. Cable Television Franchise to AT&T.
City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance #1869, revision #1 by title. City
Manager Miller said he received a letter from MediaOne requesting additional
time, and asked to have this item tabled to the December 8, 1999 meeting, at
9:00 a.m. Vice Mayor Mishkin seconded by Commissioner Roberts moved to
table Temporary Ordinance #1869 to the December 8, 1999 Commission
meeting, at 9:00 a.m. On roll call Vice Mayor Mishkin voted "yes", Commissioner
Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", and
Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
TABLED TO DECEMBER 8, 1999
11. BOARDS AND ADVISORY GROUPS: (TO1854) Motion to adopt
Ordinance on first reading amending Article IV, Section 4.08, of the Tamarac
Charter entitled "Boards and Advisory Groups" by changing the procedure for
creating certain boards, authorities and agencies from creation by Ordinance to
creation by Resolution; providing that if the amendment is approved by a
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majority of the voters at the March 14, 2000 election, then such amendment shall
become a part of the City Charter upon certification and acceptance of the
election results. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance #1854, revision
#2 by title. Commissioner Roberts seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved
approval. On roll call Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner
Roberts "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Vice Mayor Mishkin "yes", and
Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
PASSED FIRST READING
12. REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE: (TO1855) Motion to adopt Ordinance on
first reading amending Article VI, Qualifications and Elections, Section 6.03,
entitled "Redistricting" to provide for Redistricting Committee to be appointed by
District by the Commissioner representing said District, with an at -large member
to be appointed by the Mayor; providing that if the amendment is approved by a
majority of the voters at the March 14, 2000 election, then such amendment shall
become a part of the City Charter upon certification and acceptance of the
election results. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance #1855, revision
#1 by title. Commissioner Roberts seconded by Commissioner Portner moved
approval. On roll call Commissioner Roberts voted "yes", Commissioner Portner
"yes", Vice Mayor Mishkin "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", and Mayor
Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
PASSED FIRST READING
13. ELECTIONS OF CHARTER BOARD MEMBERS: (TO1856) Motion to
adopt Ordinance on first reading amending Article VI, Qualifications and
Elections, Section 6.04, entitled "Elections" of the City Charter, to provide that
Charter Board Members shall be elected by district, with the at -large member
elected city wide; providing that if the amendment is approved by a majority of
voters at the March 14, 2000 election, then such amendment shall become a
part of the City Charter upon certification and acceptance of the election results.
City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance #1856, revision #1 by title. Vice
Mayor Mishkin seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval. On roll
call, Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Vice Mayor Mishkin "yes",
Commissioner Sultanof `yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", and Mayor Schreiber
"yes". Motion carried.
PASSED FIRST READING
14. CAPITAL PROGRAM: (TO1857) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first
reading amending Article VII of the Tamarac Charter by removing Section 7.04,
entitled "Capital Program"; providing that if the amendment is approved by a
majority of the voters at the March 14, 2000 election, then such amendment shall
become a part of the City Charter upon certification and acceptance of the
election results. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance #1857, revision
#1 by title. Commissioner Roberts seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved
approval. On roll call Vice Mayor Mishkin voted "yes", Commissioner Sultanof
"Yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", and Mayor
Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
PASSED FIRST READING
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15. DEPOSIT AND INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS: (TO1858) Motion to
adopt Ordinance on first reading amending Article VII, Section 7.08, of the
Tamarac Charter entitled "Deposit and Investment of City Funds" by eliminating
the requirement of a yearly designation of a City Depository; providing that if the
amendment is approved by a majority of the voters at the March 14, 2000
election, then such amendment shall become a part of the City Charter upon
certification and acceptance of the election results. City Attorney Kraft read
Temporary Ordinance #1858, revision #1 by title. Commissioner Sultanof
seconded by Commissioner Roberts moved approval. On roll call Commissioner
Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner. Roberts "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes",
Vice Mayor Mishkin "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
PASSED FIRST READING
16. REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC BIDDING: (TO 1859) Motion to adopt
Ordinance on first reading amending Article VII, Section 7.11, of the Tamarac
Charter entitled "Requirements for Public Bidding" by raising the amount
required for competitive bidding from Ten Thousand Dollars to Twenty -Five
Thousand Dollars; providing that if the amendment is approved by a majority of
the voters at the March 14, 2000 election, then such amendment shall become a
part of the City Charter upon certification and acceptance of the election results.
City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance #1859, revision #1 by title.
Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Vice Mayor Mishkin moved approval. On
roll call Commissioner Roberts voted "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Vice
Mayor Mishkin "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes".
Motion carried.
PASSED FIRST READING
17. CHANGE TERMS OF CHARTER BOARD MEMBERS FROM 1 TO 2:
(TO1860) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading amending Article VIII,
Charter Board, Section 8.01, entitled "Terms and Qualifications" of the City
Charter, increasing the number of terms that Charter Board Members may
succeed themselves from one (1) to two (2); providing that if the amendment is
approved by a majority of the voters at the March 14, 2000 election, then such
amendment shall become a part of the City Charter upon certification and
acceptance of the election results. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary
Ordinance #1860, revision #1 by title. Commissioner Roberts seconded by
Commissioner Portner moved approval. On roll call Commissioner Partner
voted "yes", Vice Mayor Mishkin "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes",
Commissioner Roberts "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
PASSED FIRST READING
18. TERMS OF CHARTER BOARD MEMBERS COINCIDE WITH
COMMISSIONERS: (TO1861) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading
amending Article VIII, Charter Board, Section 8.01, entitled "Terms and
Qualifications" of the City Charter, to provide that Charter Board terms of office
shall be changed from two years to three years, and that election of Charter
Board members shall coincide with election of Commissioners from same
districts, with election of at large member to coincide with districts 2 and 4;
providing that if the amendment is approved by a majority of the voters at the
March 14, 2000 election, then such amendment shall become a part of the City
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Charter upon certification and acceptance of the election results. City Attorney
Kraft read Temporary Ordinance #1861, revision #1 by title. Commissioner
Roberts seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval. On roll call Vice
Mayor Mishkin voted "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Roberts
"yes", Commissioner Partner "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
PASSED FIRST READING
19. ANNUAL EMPLOYEES HOLIDAY PARTY: (TR8831) Motion to approve
Resolution authorizing subsidization of the annual Employees' Holiday Party for
a cost not to exceed $3,640.00.
City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution #8831, revision #1 by title.
Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Roberts moved approval. On
roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes",
Commissioner Roberts "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried. (Vice
Mayor Mishkin was out of the room at the time of this vote.)
20. SAINT MALACHY CARNIVAL: (TR8833) Motion to approve Resolution
approving the sale of alcoholic beverages on November 12 through November
14, 1999 during the Saint Malachy Carnival.
City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution #8833 by title. Commissioner
Portner seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval. On roll call Vice
Mayor Mishkin voted "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Roberts
"yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Mayor
Schreiber adjourned the meeting at 7:40 P.M.
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