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Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021
City Commission Chamber
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Gomez called the regular City Commission meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, being held in
Commission Chamber, to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present were Commissioner Marlon Bolton, Commissioner Mike Gelin, Commissioner Debra Placko and
Mayor Michelle J. Gomez. Vice Mayor Villalobos was in attendance virtually.
Also present were Interim City Manager, Kathleen Gunn, City Attorney John Herin, and City Clerk
Jennifer Johnson. Special Counsel Max Lohman was present virtually.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Members of the Veterans Affairs Committee led the Pledge of Allegiance
1. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
a. Discussion related to the Peyton Whitfield litigation
City Attorney, John Herin, stated, consistent with the direction of the Commission, a proposed settlement
agreement had been sent to the Ms. Whitfield, and it absolves the City of any further liability with regard
to Ms. Whitfield's claim against the City.
Commissioner Gelin motioned to approve, and Vice Mayor Villalobos seconded. Clerk Johnson
conducted a roll call vote, and the motion carried unanimously 5-0.
2. CITY MANAGER REPORT
a. Investment Report - September 2021
Investment Report - September 2021
Interim City Manager, Kathleen Gunn, announced the City would be hosting its Veterans Day
Memorial tomorrow, at Veterans Park, at 10 a.m.
Mayor Gomez asked if there were any additions or deletions to the agenda.
Gunn stated yes. The hearing on item 7b, is subject to a Court Order enjoining the City from
taking any action until the court has conducted a full hearing on 13th Floor's Motion for
Temporary Injunctive Relief, which is scheduled for November 18th @ 10:00 via Zoom before
the Honorable Judge Frink. Pending the outcome of that hearing the item may be re -noticed
for public hearing at a future date.
No motion is required as the City Commission is prohibited by Order of the Court from taking
action on this item. Accordingly, no action can be taken on Agenda Items 8a or 9a, as they
cannot be considered unless or until Agenda Item 7b is approved.
I PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Any member of the public may speak to any issue that is not agendized for public hearing at
this meeting. Speakers will be limited to three minutes during this item and at public hearings.
When an issue has been designated as quasi-judicial, public remarks shall only be heard during
a quasi-judicial hearing that has been properly noticed for that matter.
Members of the public wishing to provide comments to the members of the City Commission
on any matter, including items on the agenda, may submit their comments by email to
CityClerk@Tamarac.org. All comments submitted by email shall be made part of the public
record. The City has authority under the City Code to regulate the manner in which public
comments are made during any public meetings. Please be advised, the City will not read
publicly any emails.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF TIME ALLOCATIONS -MOTIONS TO TABLE
The Chair at this time will announce those items that have been given a specific time to be
heard, and will entertain motions from the Commission members to table those items that
require research. The Commission may agendize by majority consent matters of an urgent
nature which have come to the Commission's attention after publication.
City Attorney Herin provided the rules for public participation.
Interim City Manager Gunn stated any comments, made by the public, on items 7.b., 8.a., or 9.a., may
be made during public participation but will not be part of the public hearing.
Mayor Gomez opened for public comments.
1. Carol Mendelson, of 8021 NW 72" Street, expressed her concerns about the behavior of the
members of the Commission. Mendelson continued stating, working alongside difficult
personalities is a challenge, but encouraged them to put their differences aside in a manner
befitting their position. She stated the city deserves better, and she will work to achieve that during
the next election.
The following individuals provided comments in opposition of The Woodlands project.
1. Chris Hodgkins of 4905 Woodlands Blvd.
2. Penny Coleman of 5806 Australian Pine Drive
3. Leo Nolan of 5806 Australian Pine Drive
4. William Goffinet of 5106 Bayberry Drive
5. Sue Daspit of 5203 Bayberry Lane
6. Phil Daspit of 5203 Bayberry Lane
7. Jeff Smoley of 4714 Banyan Lane
8. Mary Soto of 6103 Orchard Tree Lane
9. Richard Grinnage of 5400 White Oak Lane
10. Diana Barillo of 5105 N. Travelers Palm Lane
11. Ilene Lieberman of 4809 Woodlands Blvd.
12. Charles Nicholson of 4903 Woodlands Blvd.
13. Stanley Tracey of 5708 Guava Drive
14. Ron Wasserman of 8577 Jade Drive
15. Diane Rechner of 5968 NW 55th Lane
16. Michael Farago of 5107 Yellow Pine Lane
17. Paula Dasilva of 5717 White Hickory Circle
18. Anthea Pennant of 5161 Yellow Pine Lane
19. Jeffrey Shapiro of 6104 Orchard Tree Lane
The following individuals provided comments in favor of The Woodlands project.
1. Barry Bleit of 5007 N. Travelers Blvd.
2. Liz Cruz of 6004 Magnolia Circle
3. Justine Bryan of 6004 Magnolia Circle
4. Doug Fairweather of 5006 Bayberry Lane
5. Tao Pan of 4406 Queen Palm Lane
6. Christine Vaccaro of 5206 N. Travelers Palm Lane
7. Gilles Boudreau of 5712 Coco Palm Drive
8. Alan Calnek of 4953 NW 59' Street
9. Wayne Wise of 5208 Buttonwood Court
10. Ed Brown of 4605 Norfolk Island Pine Drive
11. Mary Brown of 4605 Norfolk Island Pine Drive
12. Suzanne Schulman of 4610 King Palm Drive
13. Julius Torres of 4706 Bayberry Lane
14. Helmuth Nelson of 5308 W. Palm Circle
15. Michael Coard of 5609 Mulberry Drive
16. Bob Wood of 5709 Coco Palm Drive
17. Mari Donofrio of 5908 Caribbean Pine Circle
18. Alan Wise of 5208 Buttonwood Court
19. Cecilia Kleinrichert of 6203 Hazelwood
20. Karen Wood of 5709 Coco Palm Drive
21. Harvey Quintin of 5415 Banyan Lane
22. Jim McDaniel of 6203 Royal Poinciana Lane
23. Walt Siwierka of 6203 Royal Poinciana Lane
24. Patricia Fox of 5601 Mulberry Drive
There being no other speakers, Mayor Gomez closed public comments.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
a. TR13475 - Citywide Culvert and Headwall Improvements
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding Bid
No. 21-02B to and approving an Agreement with the Stout Group, LLC. for the
construction of Phase VI of the Citywide Culvert Headwall Installation Project, in
accordance with Bid No. 21-02B for a contract amount of $453,560.00; a
contingency in an amount of $45,356.00 will be added to the project account, for a
total project budget of $498,916.00; authorizing an appropriation for the receipt and
expenditure of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Grant
and for the total project budget, to be included in a future Budget Amendment
pursuant to F.S. 166.241(2); authorizing an expenditure from the appropriate
accounts; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an
effective date.
b. TR13692 -Lift Station Generators -Installation Project
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding Bid
Number 21-05B and approving an agreement with All Florida Contracting Services,
LLC for the construction of the lift station generators project in the amount of
$616,310.00, a contingency of $61,631.00 (10%) will be added to the account for a
project total of $677,941.00; authorizing an appropriation for the receipt and
expenditure of the Florida Division Of Emergency Management (FDEM), in an
amount of $431,668.50, and Florida Department Of Economic Opportunity (FDEO),
in an amount of
$353,000.00 and for the total project budget, to be included in a future budget
amendment pursuant to F.S. 166.241(2); authorizing the appropriate City Officials to
administer the contract; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and
providing for an effective date.
C. TR13702- Shenandoah Cleaning and Repair for Stormwater and Wastewater Lines
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing and
approving Amendment Number 1 to the Agreement with Shenandoah General
Construction Company for Citywide Storm Drain Pipe and Culvert Cleaning; authorizing
an expenditure from the appropriate accounts not to exceed the approved budget
annually for said purpose; effective upon approval through September 20, 2022;
authorizing proper city officials to execute contract renewals; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
d. TR 13704 - Streets and Water Equipment Purchase
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving and
authorizing the purchase of two (2) John Deere 410L Backhoes for Streets and Water
Divisions, utilizing competitive procurement methods and current agreements available
for cooperative purchases at the time of purchase including agreements awarded by
the Florida Sheriffs Association Contract Number FSA20-EQU18.0, in a total amount
not to exceed $304,768.25 authorizing an expenditure
in the amount not to exceed $304,768.25 from the appropriate accounts; providing
for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
Mayor Gomez confirmed there were no additions or deletions, and asked for a
motion.
Commissioner Placko motioned to approve, and Vice Mayor Villalobos seconded.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote, and the motion to approve carried
unanimously 5-0.
5. REGULAR AGENDA
None.
6. ORDINANCE(S) - FIRST READING
None.
7. ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING
a. T02484 - Amending Ordinance 2021-023 FY 2021 Operating and Capital Budget
An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending
Ordinance 2021- 023, which amended the City of Tamarac Operating Budget,
Revenues and Expenditures, the Capital Budget, and the Financial Policies for the
Fiscal Year 2021, by increasing the total revenues and expenditures by a total of
$8,913,300, as detailed in Attachment A attached hereto and summarized in
Attachment B; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for an effective
date.
City Attorney Herin read the title for the record.
Commissioner Bolton motioned to approve, and Commissioner Placko seconded.
Mayor Gomez opened for public comments, there being none, Mayor Gomez closed public
comments.
Clerk Johnson conducted a roll call vote, and the motion to approve carried 3-2.
Commissioner Placko, Vice Mayor Villalobos and Mayor Gomez were in favor. Commissioner
Bolton and Commission Gelin voted no.
b. T02402 - Large Scale Land Use Map Change of "The Woodlands", located at or
bounded by West Commercial Boulevard to the North, Rock Island Road to the East, NW 64
Avenue to the West and NW 44 Street to the South to change the future land use
designation of approximately 165.53 gross acres of land from "Commercial Recreation" to
"Low (0-5)
Residential"
An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, adopting a
Large Scale Land Use Plan Amendment to the City of Tamarac's Comprehensive
Plan Future Land Use Map in accordance with chapter 163, specifically section
163.3184 of the Florida state statutes, for said lands situated, lying, and being in
Broward County, Florida, and known as "The Woodlands" and located at or bounded
by West Commercial Boulevard to the north, Rock Island Road to the east, NW 64
Avenue to the west and NW 44 Street to the south, and more particularly described in
the legal description shown in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, to change the future land
use designation of approximately 165.53 gross acres of land from "Commercial
Recreation" to "Low (5) Residential" to facilitate and allow for the development of a
residential use, restricted to (0-3) dwelling units per acre, by Michael Nunziata of 13th
Floor Woodlands HB GP, designated agent for the property owner, Clublink US
Corporation and provide consistency with the Land Development Code in accordance
with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Tamarac; (Case No. 1-LUA-
19) authorizing transmittal of the Large Scale Land Use Map Amendment (No. 20-
01 ESR - Woodlands) to the department Of Economic Opportunity and appropriate
reviewing agencies and the Broward County Planning Council for review, approval
and recertification of the City of Tamarac Future Land Use Map; providing for
amendment to the Land Use Plan to reflect such change; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
Mayor Gomez read the title for the record and stated this item is subject to court order
enjoining the city from taking action until the court has conducted a full hearing on the
13th Floor motion for temporary injunctive relieve, which is scheduled for November
18' at 10 a.m. via Zoom before the Honorable Judge Frink. Pending the outcome of
that hearing, the item may be re -noticed for public hearing at a future date. No motion
is required as the City Commission is prohibited by order of the court from taking any
action on this item.
Accordingly, no action can be taken on agenda Items 8A or 9A, as they cannot be
considered unless or until Agenda Item 7B is approved.
8. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S)
a. T02403 - Rezoning of "The Woodlands", located at or bounded by West
Commercial Boulevard to the North, Rock Island Road to the East, NW 64 Avenue to the
West and NW 44 Street to the South - approx. 115.86 acres from RC (Recreation) zoning
classification to RE (Residential Estate) zoning classification and approximately 49.67 acres
from RC (Recreation) to R-2 (Two Family Residential) zoning classification
An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida.. amending the
Official Zoning Map of the City of Tamarac referenced in Section 10-2.1(B) of Chapter
10 of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances for said lands situated, lying, and being
in Broward County, Florida, and known as "The Woodlands" and located at or bounded
by West Commercial Boulevard to the north, Rock Island Road to the east, NW 64
Avenue to the west and NW 44 Street to the south, and more particularly described in
the legal description shown in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, to rezone approximately
115.86 acres from RC (Recreation) zoning classification to RE (Residential Estate)
zoning classification and to rezone approximately 49.67 acres from RC (Recreation) to
R-2 (Two Family Residential) zoning classification, to facilitate the development of a
residential use by Michael Nunziata of 13th Floor Woodlands HB GP, designated agent
for the property owner, Clublink US Corporation and provide consistency with the Land
Development Code in accordance with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan of the City
of Tamarac; (Case No. 3-Z-19); providing for amendment to the Official Zoning Map to
reflect such change; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for
an effective date.
Mayor Gomez read the title for the record and stated, no action may be taken on this item as the
requested rezoning cannot be considered without the Land Use first being adopted.
9. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
a. TO 2488 - Development Agreement between Woodlands Club Holdings, LLLP and the City of
Tamarac for the development of a maximum of 397 single family dwelling units, a
new clubhouse and amenity campus
An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, providing notice
of intent to approve a development agreement between Woodlands Club Holdings,
LLLP and the City of Tamarac, for the development of a maximum of 397 single family
dwelling units, not to exceed 30 ft. In height, located within residential pods,
developed at a maximum density of 2.4 dwelling units per gross acre; a new
clubhouse and amenity campus, not to exceed 60 ft. In height, located within the
recreation pod; and accessory commercial uses incidental to the single family
dwelling units; and a minimum of 160 acres of open space, for the development of
property known as "The Woodlands" bounded by West Commercial Boulevard to the
north, Rock Island Road to the east, NW 64 Avenue to the west, and NW 44 Street to
the south; as more fully described in the development agreement attached hereto as
Exhibit "A"; authorizing the appropriate city officials to do all things necessary to
effectuate the intent of this ordinance; providing for conflicts; providing for severability;
and providing for an effective date.
Mayor Gomez read the title for the record and stated, no action may be taken on this item as the
consideration of a development agreement is moot unless or until Items 7B and 8A are approved.
Mayor Gomez announced that Special Counsel, Max Lohman would be exiting the meeting.
10. OTHER
a. City Commission Questions/Direction to the Interim City Manager or the City
Attorney
Commissioner Bolton asked that Ms. Lieberman get the BSO records she is requesting from the
City Clerk.
Commissioner Gelin departed the meeting at 9:07 p.m.
There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor Gomez adjourned the meeting at 9:18 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and submitted by City Clerk Jennifer Johnson.
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