CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Regular MeetingMiramar, FL · November 2, 2016
Agenda
City of Miramar, FL
2300 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025
Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
7:00 PM
Commission Chambers
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Wayne M. Messam
Vice Mayor Maxwell B. Chambers
Commissioner Winston F. Barnes
Commissioner Yvette Colbourne
Commissioner Darline B. Riggs
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR Meeting Agenda November 2, 2016
MEETING
City of Miramar
Welcome to the City Commission Meeting
We are pleased that you have demonstrated an interest in the City of Miramar by attending a City Commission
meeting. We hope you will attend more of these meetings in the future.
GENERAL INFORMATION: The City of Miramar is a municipality chartered by the State of Florida operating
under the "City Council - City Manager Plan." The City Commission is comprised of four members and the Mayor
selected by the residents of Miramar to serve as the City's governing body. It is responsible for adopting policies
of the City, passing ordinances, adopting resolutions and approving budgets. A City Manager is appointed by the
City Commission to serve as the administrative head of the municipal government and provides
recommendations to the City Commission on policy issues.
The City Commission meeting is a formal meeting of the members of the commission to transact City business .
This business is conducted in a manner prescribed by resolution, laws and regulations which require certain
formal actions and the following of specific procedures.
The AGENDA is a printed document that lists the order of business for the Commission meeting. The public is
encouraged to contact the Mayor or any City Commissioner prior to a Commission meeting to express their views
on items appearing on the Agenda.
* All beepers, cell phones and other electronic devices must be turned off prior to entering the Commission
Chambers.
The City Commission may consider and act upon such other business as may come before it in the event this
agenda must be revised, such revised copies will be available to the public at the City Commission meeting.
GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS:
Who May Speak - Any individual who wishes to address the City Commission may do so providing it is
accomplished in an orderly manner and in accordance with the procedures outlined below.
1. Speaking on items on the Agenda - Individuals wishing to speak on matters that appear on the Agenda need
only to raise their hand to be recognized by the Mayor. Discussion at Special Meetings is limited to the items
referred to on the Agenda for such Special Meetings.
2. Other Business Items - These are items placed on the Agenda by the Mayor or a Commissioner and either
are requests for the preparation of future legislation or are requests for possible direction to the Administration.
3. Speaking on items not on the Agenda - Public Participation - Any individual may speak on any subject
pertinent to the City at the second regularly scheduled meeting of each month. Individuals must sign in with the
City Clerk prior to the meeting. The Mayor will recognize those persons who signed in, under the agenda item
"Public Participation."
4. Addressing Commission, Manner & Time - Public discussion during all items is limited to three minutes
maximum per person, however, the Mayor at his/her discretion may allow more time. Each person who
addresses the Commission shall step up to the speaker's podium and shall give his/her name and address.
The above represents a summarization of the Commission Procedures Resolution. Copies of this resolution are available from the City
Clerk's office. Any person requiring auxiliary aids and services at this meeting may call the City Clerk ’s Office at 954-602-3011 at least two
calendar days prior to the meeting.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing,
he/she will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to insure that a verbatim recording of the proceedings is made,
which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL/ANNOUNCEMENTS
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation: Broward County Public Schools Update. (Broward County Public Schools
Coordinator, Legislative Affairs Charles P. Webster)
Employee Recognition:
Officer Michael Riggs - Police - Longevity Award 30 Years
Logistics Coordinator Thomas Haskett - Police - Longevity Award 30 Years
Recreation Leader II Bobby McGuigan - Parks & Recreation - Longevity Award 25 Years
Officer George Mankowski - Police - Longevity Award 25 Years
Communications Supervisor Helen Edwards - Police - Longevity Award 20 Years
Officer William Gillou - Police - Longevity Award 20 Years
Officer Joseph Tomlin - Police - Longevity Award 20 Years
Officer Christopher Smith - Police - Longevity Award 20 Years
Executive Assistant Richelle Gilhauley - Police - Longevity Award 20 Years
Officer John Untch - Police - Longevity Award 20 Years
Sergeant Richard Georgi - Police - Longevity Award 20 Years
Captain PM Bruce Hill - Fire-Rescue - Longevity 20 Years
Captain PM Clay Logan - Fire-Rescue - Longevity Award 20 Years
Captain PM Kelly Byrne - Fire-Rescue - Longevity Award 20 Years
Driver Engineer PM Robert Gendreau - Fire-Rescue - Longevity Award 20 Years
Battalion Chief PM James Estep - Fire-Rescue - Longevity Award 20 Years
Driver Engineer PM Lino Marcos - Fire-Rescue - Longevity Award 20 Years
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Driver Engineer PM Robert Dixon - Fire-Rescue - Longevity Award 20 Years
Captain PM Frank Pender - Fire-Rescue - Longevity Award 20 Years
Rescue Lieutenant Jose Ruiz - Fire-Rescue - Longevity Award 20 Years
Early Childhood Leader II Sue Hoover - Social Services - Longevity Award 20 Years
Early Childhood Leader Sharon Fequiere - Social Services - Longevity Award 20 Years
Battalion Chief Frank Vrklan - Fire-Rescue - Unit Citation Award
Lieutenant Joseph Gilhauley - Fire-Rescue - Unit Citation Award
Firefighter Gina Hudson - Fire-Rescue - Unit Citation Award
Firefighter Thomas Karge - Fire-Rescue - Unit Citation Award
Firefighter Saxon Cabrera - Fire-Rescue - Unit Citation Award
Battalion Chief Jermaine McFarlane - Fire-Rescue - Merit Award
Captain Trond Welters - Fire-Rescue - Merit Award
Captain Tim Roche - Fire-Rescue - Merit Award
CRO Corey Bogus - Police - Officer of the Quarter April - June 2016
Officer Eloy Gonzalez - Police - Officer of the Quarter July - September 2016
Crime Scene Technician Ashley Clay - Police - Employee of the Quarter April - June 2016
Communications Officer Madalyn Ramos - Police - Civilian of the Quarter July - September
2016
Platoon Alpha One and Two - Police - Unit Citation Award
CRO Unit - Police - Unit Citation Award
Sergeant Anthony Pacetti - Police - Distinguished Service Award
Officer Andrew Pedrero - Police - Distinguished Service Award
Officer Ernest Woods - Police - Distinguished Service Award
Office Dwayne D'Haiti - Police - Distinguished Service Award
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Officer Pedro Interian - Police - Distinguished Service Award
Officer Jorge Garcia - Police - Distinguished Service Award
Officer David Robbins - Police - Life Saving Award
Master Patrol Officer Audra Orth - Police - Life Saving Award
Logistics Coordinator Thomas Haskett - Police - Police Service Award
Production Manager Craig Lozowick - Cultural Affairs - MCC Employee of the Quarter July -
September 2016
Event Services Manager Henna Fernandez - Cultural Affairs - MCC Employee of the Quarter
July - September 2016
Operations Manager Joyce Maddox - Cultural Affairs - MCC Employee of the Quarter July -
September 2016
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed under Consent Agenda are viewed to be routine and the recommendation will be
enacted by one motion in the form listed below. If discussion is desired, the item (s) will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. Anyone wishing to
comment on any item on the consent agenda should approach the podium now.
1. Minutes from the “State of the City Address” of October 13, 2016, “A
Penny at Work” Town Hall Meeting of October 17, 2016, and the
Regular Commission Meeting of October 19, 2016.
Attachments: 10-13-16 State of the City Minutes
10-17-16 A Penny At Work Town Hall Meeting Minutes
10-19-16 Commission Meeting Minutes
2. Temp. Reso. #R6290 accepting a Bill of Sale, Easement and
Warranty Deed for Wastewater Pump Station Parcel from FC
Miramar Phase I, LLC, and Easement from Ansin Group, Ltd. for the
water, sewer and reuse water system improvements serving Atlantic
Commons; authorizing the release of Surety Bond Number K09241917
in the amount of $1,847,424 and accepting a one-year Maintenance
Bond in the amount of $355,534 from FC Miramar Phase I, LLC.
(Construction and Facilities Management Director Luisa M. Millan)
Attachments: R6290 W&S Improvements for Atlantic Commons with backup
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3. Temp. Reso. #R6293 approving the granting of two Drainage
Easements to the South Broward Drainage District for the operation
and maintenance of the drainage structures located within these
easements at Miramar Regional Park. (Construction and Facilities
Management Director Luisa M. Millan)
Attachments: R6293 Drainage Easements Regional Pk with backup
4. Temp Reso. #R6294 approving the purchase of Fire-Rescue supplies
and equipment from the Broward Sheriff’s Office in an amount
not-to-exceed $125,000 for Fiscal Year 2017. (Fire-Rescue Chief L.
Keith Tomey III)
Attachments: R6294 Fire-Rescue Supplies and Equipment from BSO FY 2017
5. Temp. Reso. #R6296 approving the first one-year renewal of the
Merchant Credit Card Processing Services Agreement with Bank of
America Merchant Services, LLC for a term commencing January 16,
2017 through January 15, 2018, in an annual amount not-to-exceed
$280,000. (Finance Director Claudia Dixon and Procurement Director
Randy Cross)
Attachments: TR6296 - Bank of America One-Year renewal Agreement with backup
6. Temp. Reso. #R6297 approving the second one-year renewal
agreement with Bazin Corporation, d/b/a A & B Towing, for the City’s
Towing Service Franchise, for the term January 16, 2017 through
January 15, 2018, in an annual amount to be paid to the City totaling
$105,000. (Police Chief Dexter Williams and Procurement Director
Randy Cross)
Attachments: TR 6297- Towing Services - 2nd Renewal with backup
7. Temp. Reso. #R6301 approving the insurance premium rates for health
insurance from Aetna, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $12,155,244 for
City employees and dependents for Calendar Year 2017. (Interim
Human Resources Director Melanie McLean and Procurement Director
Randy Cross)
Attachments: TR6301 - Medical Rate Renewal Memo with backup
8. Temp. Reso. #R6308 approving the second amendment to the lease
agreement between the School Board of Broward County and the City
of Miramar for the site formerly known as Henry D. Perry Middle
School in order to update the amenities available for recreational
activities. (Parks and Recreation Director Terrence Griffin)
Attachments: R6308 Resolution 2nd Amendment to Lease Agreement with backup
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End of Consent
RESOLUTION
9. Temp. Reso. #R6314 approving an appointment to the Teen Council
Advisory Board. (City Clerk Denise A. Gibbs)
Attachments: R6314 Teen Council Advisory Board with backup
10. Temp. Reso. #R6274 approving and authorizing the City Manager to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the American Tennis
Education Foundation (“ATEF”) to establish a framework for a lease
agreement for the use of up to 12 acres at the Miramar Regional Park
for the construction of a tennis complex, tennis hall of fame museum
and a hotel, subject to zoning and other applicable rules; and such lease
agreement will be contingent on the satisfaction of certain specified
conditions precedent and for ATEF securing non-City funding for the
project. (Chief Operations Officer Vernon Hargray)
Attachments: R6274 ATEF MOU for the proposed National Tennis Ctr with backup
11. Temp. Reso. #R6315 approving and ratifying a three-year Collective
Bargaining Agreement between the City of Miramar and General
Association of Miramar Employees (GAME) for the period from
October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2018. (Interim Human
Resources Director Melanie McLean)
Attachments: TR6315- GAME FY 2016-18 Contract with backup
ORDINANCE
12. FIRST READING Temp. Ord. #O1660 approving the end-of-year
amendment to the Fiscal Year 2016 Operating and Capital
Improvement Program Budget. (Director of Management & Budget
Norm Mason)
SECOND READING SCHEDULED for November 14, 2016
Attachments: O1660 FY16 End of Year Amendment with backup
OTHER BUSINESS
Reports and Comments:
Commission Reports:
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13. Temp. Reso. #R6321 authorizing the City Manager to create an
Emergency Utility Assistance Program allowing donations to be
made to a fund to provide emergency assistance to City residents
unable to pay their utility bill. (Vice Mayor Maxwell B. Chambers)
Attachments: R6321 - Emergency Utility Assitance Program Rev 10-31-16
City Attorney Reports:
City Manager Reports:
ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COMMISSION MEETING IS:
November 14, 2016 at 7:00 P.M.
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