HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-28 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesREGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, DUNE 28, 2023
9:30 AM
COMMISSION CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Michelle J. Gomez called the Wednesday, June 28, 2023, City Commission meeting, being
held in Commission Chambers, to order at 9:30 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Present were Mayor Michelle J. Gomez, Vice Mayo Marlon D. Bolton, Commissioner Kicia
Daniel, Commissioner Morey Wright Jr., and Commissi er Elvin Villalobos.
Also present were City Manager Levent Sucuoglu, Assistant City Manager Maxine Calloway, City
Attorney Pamala Ryan, and City Clerk Kimberly Dillon.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Kicia Daniel led the Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence.
1. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Ryan had no report.
2. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Sucuoglu made a presentation of the City Manager's Report which is on file
in the City Clerk's Office.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Mayor Gomez noted the rules for public comment were posted and opened the floor to
comments from the public.
1) Dr. Darcy Schiller, Kings Point, Tamarac, highlighted budget discussions regarding the
Commission car allowance and discussed campaign promises and integrity. She asked
whether the discretionary fund would remain in the budget. Continuing, Dr. Schiller
referred to a recent trip to Washington, D.C. and related expenses, and asked for a
complete breakdown of spending related to the trip.
2) Carol Mendelson, Woodmont, Tamarac, commented on the Budget Workshop held on
June 21, asserting that while staff did its due diligence and preparation, elected officials
behaved poorly. She discussed several line items and stated the discussion should have
been about the car allowance and other expenses rather than a needed Fire Assessment
when there had not been an increase in seven (7) years. She highlighted the need for a
fire truck at Fire Station 36 and stated residents must fight for Tamarac Fire. She
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asserted requests to change the Comprehensive Planning meeting date due to conflicts
were ignored.
3) Patti Lynn, Mainlands, Tamarac, invited the Commissioners to visit her community to
witness the need for parking enforcement. She stated there are no sidewalks and senior
citizens have to walk around parked cars because the law is not being enforced. She
asserted someone would be killed and action needed to be taken. Continuing, Ms. Lynn
highlighted Vice Mayor Bolton's full-time jobs with the City, County, and his church
and stated it can't happen.
4) Stewart Webster, Versailles Garden, Tamarac, stated the public speakers all have
justifiable positions, but he wishes there was more respect. He noted that over the past
weeks he had needed to contact several managers and employees at the City of
Tamarac, and he continues to be very proud they are employed in this fair City. He
expressed concern with high level demoralizing abuse and stress metered out to staff
by their superiors.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Sucuoglu stated there were no changes to the agenda.
Moved by Mayor Gomez; seconded by Commissioner Villalobos to approve the
Consent Agenda.
Motion Approved: 5-0.
Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Bolton Commissioner Daniel,
Commissioner Wright, and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: None.
4.a. TR13964 — A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
ratifying past purchases from Axelliant LLC in the amount of $57,201.01 ;
awarding Bid IQ20230171 to Axelliant LLC; and approving the purchase of a
Cisco Systems SmartNet maintenance and support agreement from Axelliant
LLC at a total cost of $59,835.00; authorizing expenditures from the appropriate
accounts; providing for conflicts; providing for scrivener errors providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
4.b. TR13966 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
amending Resolution No. R-2023-065, by adding "Aden Perry Good Samaritan
and Scholarship Fund, Inc.", "Frankie L. Walls Ministries, Inc.", and "Island
Society for the Promotion of Artistic and Cultural Education", to the list of
charitable entities with whom the City of Tamarac recognizes a formally
approved relationship for the express purpose of compliance with Section 1-
19(c)(5)(a)(4) of the Broward County Code of Ordinances; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
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4.c. TR13970 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
approving the appointments of one (1) individual to the Sister Cities committee by
District 1 Commissioner and one (1) individual to the Parks & Recreation Board
by District 4 Commissioner to serve a term concurrent with the appointing
commission member, or until such time as new appointments are made; providing
for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
4.d. TR13963 - A Resolution of The City Commission of The City of Tamarac, Florida,
awarding Bid Number 23-23B for roof tarps to all in safety, corporation; and
authorization the appropriate city officials to execute an agreement to provide for
the purchase of the annual requirements for roof tarps for The City of Tamarac
and on behalf of the Southeast Florida Governmental Purchasing Cooperative for
a period effective upon award of the agreement, for a period of one year, with the
option to exercise up to three (3) additional one (1) year renewals, providing for
the City Manager or designee to approve and accept any extensions, renewal
options, assignments or other amendments to the agreement and authorize the
expenditure of appropriated funds by the City Manager or appropriate city
officials; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an
effective date.
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.a. TR13961 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
amending the community Development Department Fee Schedule, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A", adopting fees for landscaping and tree preservation, tree
removal license modification, landscape review, bonus sleeping rooms, pre -
application meeting, temporary sign permit & sale permit, legal agreement, and
continuance/application deferral; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
City Attorney Ryan read the title for the record.
Moved by Vice Mayor Bolton; seconded by Commissioner Villalobos to approve
the resolution as presented.
Mayor Gomez opened the floor to comments from the public, however there being
no one to speak, closed public participation.
Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Maxine Calloway
provided a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Commissioner Villalobos shared a list of questions he received via email from a
resident regarding who would issue the permits, processing time, and the fee
schedule. Assistant City Manager Calloway explained a consultant arborist would
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be retained, but permits would be issued by the Community Development
Department, and the fee schedule was based on the County schedule.
Mayor Gomez asked for clarification on how Homeowners Associations would be
classified under the fee schedule. Assistant City Manager Calloway stated it would
be residential. Discussion continued regarding after -the -fact fines, tree sizes, and
definitions.
Motion Approved: 5-0.
Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel,
Commissioner Wright, and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: None.
5.b. TR13969 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
authorizing and directing, Howard Steinholz as co -trustee under the declaration
of appointment of co -trustee dated April 13, 2016 of the Tamarac Land Trust
Agreement dated July 10, 2013 to execute that certain termination of ground lease,
for the commercial parcel, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", by and between
Howard Steinholz as co -trustee and JKM TV C, LLC; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
City Attorney Ryan read the title for the record.
Moved by Vice Mayor Bolton; seconded by Commissioner Wright to approve the
resolution as presented.
Mayor Gomez opened the floor to comments from the public, however there being
no one to speak, closed public participation.
Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Maxine Calloway and
Ken Krasnow, Vice Chairman of Institutional Investor Services with Colliers,
provided a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Commissioner Daniel thanked Mr. Krasnow for articulating what the residents are
looking for, and asserted there is still a need for nice, sit-down restaurants missing
from the plan. Mr. Krasnow responded that the analysis found there was demand
for full -service, sit-down restaurants at every level on the spectrum.
Mayor Gomez asked for clarification on what was covered by the agenda item.
Assistant City Manager Calloway stated the needs analysis supports the termination
of the lease and staff is asking that the Commission terminate that lease and
authorize staff to move forward with soliciting a new partnership.
Vice Mayor Bolton discussed the brands included in the presentation and said North
Lauderdale had attracted some of them without a consultant, and many were not
upscale enough to meet what residents want. Mr. Krasnow noted the presentation
just included a snapshot of ideas for diverse businesses, and the recommendation
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was not for the City to go into the retail business, but to find a partner to do build
the kind of product the City wants.
Vice Mayor Bolton asked questions regarding the consumer expenditure data
included in the presentation. Mr. Krasnow explained how the data would be used.
City Manager Sucuoglu emphasized that the collective vision was to bring a
development the City could be proud of, provided it was supported by the market
conditions, and every resource available would be used to that purpose.
Vice Mayor Bolton asked questions regarding the terms of the lease with JKM, and
the fiscal impact of terminating the lease. Assistant City Manager Calloway
explained the options were to move forward with JKM building a multi -family
development or to terminate the lease.
Commissioner Villalobos highlighted the importance of scrutinizing the next
developer before entering a partnership. He asked questions regarding amenities
under construction and parking. Mr. Krasnow discussed the benefit to a developer
of activation of the area through City amenities. City Manager Sucuoglu responded
that existing parking was sufficient for the current use, but additional parking would
have to be managed as part of the development process. Discussion continued.
Commissioner Villalobos stated he liked the data -driven approach to the mix of
businesses contemplated.
Commissioner Wright inquired regarding the expectations surrounding full -service
restaurants in the development. Mr. Krasnow stated this type of restaurant would
likely be local or owner -operated, so would not necessarily be the recognizable
chains discussed in other areas of the presentation.
Commercial Wright asked whether JKM had tried to recruit any commercial tenants
for the site. City Manager Sucuoglu stated he believed JKM had done some
searching for retail opportunities as part of their due diligence at the beginning of
the project. Discussion continued regarding the efforts of JKM, the extensions
provided to the developer, and demand in the market.
Commissioner Wright agreed with Vice Mayor Bolton's assertions that residents
in Tamarac Village want high -end dining on par with Mayfair, Bell Harbour, and
Rodeo Drive. Mr. Krasnow reiterated that if the lease was terminated, the
Commission should share these desires with the prospective new partners.
Commissioner Daniel asserted that vision drives expectation. She stated that she
appreciated Mr. Krasnow being open to the vision and bringing back companies
that can make it happen.
Mayor Gomez agreed with the previous comments, noting residents want
opportunities to shop and eat in the City of Tamarac. She briefly discussed the
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history of the agreement with JKM, and stated a brand -name, bigger restaurant was
needed in the development to bring in other businesses.
Motion Approved: 5-0.
Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel,
Commissioner Wright, and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: None.
Mayor Gomez called for a recess at 10:58 a.m.
Mayor Gomez called the meeting to order at 11:10 a.m.
6. ORDINANCE(S) — FIRST READING
6.a. T02532 - An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida
amending Chapter 10, Article 6, entitled "Rules of Construction and Definitions",
by specifically amending Section 10-6.2 entitled "Use Categories and Use Types
Defined" of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances, to allow for an amendment
to the definition of "Child Care Facility" to include private schools and to the
definition of "School" to be consistent with Florida Statutes; providing for
codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for
an effective date.
City Attorney Ryan read the title for the record.
Moved by Vice Mayor Bolton; seconded by Commissioner Wright to approve
Ordinance T02532 on first reading.
There were no presentations and no discussion on the item by the Commission.
Motion Approved: 5-0.
Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel,
Commissioner Wright, and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: None.
6.b. T02533 - An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida
amending Chapter 10, Article 6, entitled "Rules of Construction and Definitions",
by specifically amending Section 10-6.2 entitled "Use Categories and Use Types
Defined" of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances, by amending the definition
of "Auto Towing" and the definition of "Auto Wrecking and Salvage Yard" to be
consistent with Florida Statutes; providing for codification; providing for
conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
City Attorney Ryan read the title for the record.
Moved by Vice Mayor Bolton; seconded by Commissioner Villalobos to approve
Ordinance T02533 on first reading.
Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Maxine Calloway
provided a presentation of her report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
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Commissioner Villalobos asked how the need for the item had come about. City
Manager Sucuoglu explained the language clarification had stemmed from an
application from a towing company located in the City, on the agenda as item 9b.
Commissioner Villalobos asked whether the use was already allowed under State
Statute, and whether other towing businesses in the City were already operating in
this way. City Manager Sucuoglu confirmed that it was allowed, and that staff s
understanding was the one (1) other towing business in the City had been operating
under the State Statute for as long as they have been in Tamarac.
Commissioner Wright stated he had been uncomfortable with the clause related to
selling an impounded vehicle but believed the City Attorney had gotten a second
opinion. Assistant City Manager Calloway confirmed that the City Attorney had
issued a Memorandum of Law stating the City was preempted by the State.
Mayor Gomez asserted a Memorandum of Law is the opinion of an attorney, and
while she respects that the City Attorney has given what they believe to be an
accurate review, she disagrees. She read from the documentation and stated the City
had every right to further regulate in the best interest of its residents. Mayor Gomez
stated if there was any further conflict regarding the City's ability to further
regulate, she would request an Attorney General (AG) opinion to further clarify.
City Attorney Ryan discussed the memo briefly, noting there was no existing case
law, and an AG opinion could be sought if that was the desire of the Commission.
She argued that not following the State Statute would open the City up to litigation
from the tow companies.
Vice Mayor Bolton asked whether the ordinance could be repealed if an AG opinion
came back stating there was not a preemption. City Attorney Ryan confirmed that
it could. Discussion continued regarding jurisdiction.
Commissioner Villalobos commented on the need to protect residents from towed
vehicles being sold before they can pay their fines.
Commissioner Daniel stated she agrees with following the State law for the sake of
clarity and consistency. She noted she is concerned with the financial burden
suffered by residents, but there is recourse through the law.
Commissioner Wright asked for clarification on Mayor Gomez's position regarding
the reading of the law. Mayor Gomez explained. Discussion continued.
Mayor Gomez asserted the Commission has a responsibility to its residents, and
while standing against this provision was the hard thing to do, it was the right thing.
City Attorney Ryan stated in addition to a formal request by the Commission, she
would make an informal request for an AG opinion between first and second
reading of the ordinance in attempt to expedite the process.
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Commissioner Wright noted he is in support of Home Rule, and of the elected
officials closest to the people knowing what is best for the people and their
everyday lives.
Motion Approved: 4-1.
Voting For: Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel, Commissioner Wright, and
Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: Mayor Gomez.
Mayor Gomez sought and received consensus for the City Attorney to request an
AG opinion as to whether a city can specifically extend the amount of time before
a car can be sold off a tow company's lot.
7. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
8. ORDINANCE(S) — SECOND READING
8.a. T02530 - An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida
amending Chapter 10, Article 4, of the Land Development Code of the City of
Tamarac, Florida, entitled "Development and Design Standards", by making
certain deletions and additions, by specifically amending Section 10-4.4, entitled
"Landscaping and Tree Preservation", to allow the City of Tamarac to adopt and
enforce its own tree preservation regulations, by providing for comparably
stringent requirements and standards to the Broward County Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 27, Article XIV, entitled "Tree Preservation and Abuse
Ordinance", by specifically complying with Section 27-407, entitled "Municipal
Certification"; providing for codification; providing for severability; and
providing for an effective date.
City Attorney Ryan read the title for the record.
Moved by Commissioner Villalobos; seconded by Commissioner Wright to adopt
Ordinance T02530.
Mayor Gomez opened the floor to comments from the public, however there being
no one to speak, closed public participation.
There were no presentations and no discussion on the item by the Commission.
Motion Approved: 5-0.
Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel,
Commissioner Wright, and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: None.
9. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S)
9.a. TB072 - Board Order approving variance applications for Baron Sign
Manufacturing, from the following sections in the Code of Ordinances:
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• Section 10-4.10(D)(3)6)(ii), to allow two (2) monument signs per street
frontage for multiple tenant complexes in lieu of one (1) monument sign
per street frontage;
• Section 10-4.1(E)(1)(a), Table 10-4.11, to allow for a maximum sign area of
86.67 square feet for Non -Residential, GFA > 65,000 square feet, in lieu of
seventy-two (72) square feet;
• Section 10-4.1(E)(1)(b)(iii), to allow for a minimum distance of separation
of ninety (90) feet as measured directly from sign -to -sign on the same side
of the street of non-residential properties versus one hundred fifty (150)
feet.
City Attorney Ryan outlined the City's procedures regarding Quasi -Judicial
proceedings. She confirmed the public notice items were met for the items.
City Attorney Ryan read the title for the record.
City Clerk Kimberly Dillon swore in those wishing to provide testimony. No
witnesses came forward. Mayor Gomez asked for any ex-parte disclosures and
there were none to disclose.
Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Maxine Calloway
provided a presentation of her report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Gomez opened the floor to comments from the public, however there being
no one to speak, closed public participation.
Commissioner Villalobos asked whether any signs would be installed at the south
entrance. Assistant City Manager Calloway stated there were not additional sign
locations planned.
Mayor Gomez stated she thought the sign was pretty, but she worried the logo was
not large and bold enough to be seen. She noted that people complain of not being
able to find the restaurant. Assistant City Manager Calloway noted the signs were
backlit to make them visible day and night.
Discussion ensued regarding the desire to add a request for a sign at the south
entrance to the ordinance. Commissioner Daniel suggested it may be overkill to add
a sign at the south entrance, based on the size and locations of the planned signs.
City Manager Sucuoglu asked whether the desire was to separate the two (2) signs
and put one (1) to the north and one (1) at the south entrance. Mayor Gomez stated
they wanted to keep the two (2) signs at the north entrance, but also mark the south
entrance. Discussion continued.
City Attorney Ryan suggested the south entrance sign be addressed separately, as
it was not the same issue as the pending variance.
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Moved by Commissioner Villalobos; seconded by Commissioner Wright to
approve TB072 with the condition that a sign also be considered for the south
entrance.
Motion Approved: 5-0.
Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel,
Commissioner Wright, and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: None.
9.b. TB074 - Board Order approving Special Exception to allow for modifications to
previously approved conditions for D&G Towing and Recovery, LLC, located at
2760 NW 55 Court in the I-2 (Industrial) zoning district, pursuant to the
Tamarac Code of Ordinances.
City Attorney Ryan read the title for the record.
City Clerk Kimberly Dillon swore in those wishing to provide testimony. Mayor
Gomez asked for any ex-parte disclosures and there were none since the last time
the applicant had appeared before the Commission.
Mayor Gomez opened the floor to comments from the public, however there being
no one to speak, closed public participation.
Moved by Vice Mayor Bolton; seconded by Commissioner Villalobos to approve
TB074.
Davion Silvera provided a presentation on behalf of the applicant. The presentation
is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Assistant City Manager Calloway stated staff recommends the modification of the
conditions of approval for the special exception as requested.
Commissioner Villalobos asked for clarification on the reasons the restrictions were
in place. Assistant City Manager Calloway explained the conditions were
consistent with what had been done before with the only existing towing company
in the City. She noted it was only upon meeting with the applicant after the fact that
she realized some of the conditions could not be fulfilled.
Mayor Gomez commented on the applicant's assertions related to storage rates and
stated she disagreed with the interpretation. Mr. Silvera explained his
understanding of the requirements and discussion continued.
Mayor Gomez asked for clarification as to the issues the applicant had faced it
attempts to build a wall. Mr. Silvera provided additional detail regarding the dispute
over property lines.
Mayor Gomez continued to ask questions regarding the services offered by the
business, storage of vehicles on the lot, and the justification letter provided. Mr.
Silvera responded as appropriate.
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Mayor Gomez stated she has an issue with removing condition six (6), as she
believes residents should be given more time before their vehicles are sold.
Vice Mayor Bolton asked whether condition six (6) put the City in conflict with
State Statute. Assistant City Manager Calloway provided additional detail. City
Attorney Ryan stated the condition did not align with the State Statute and could
lead to issues. She noted the request for an opinion from the AG could be expanded
to include the request if that were the direction of the Commission.
Vice Mayor Bolton asked for further explanation as to why staff thought the
conditions should be removed. Assistant City Manager Calloway reviewed the
conditions individually and provided additional background as to why staff
supports removal as proposed.
Vice Mayor Bolton stated the removal of the conditions made the City more
business friendly and approachable.
Commissioner Wright asked why condition six (6) was added to the conditional
approval in January 2023 if it conflicted with State Statute. Assistant City Manager
Calloway stated staff had been unaware of the law governing the issue at the time.
Commissioner Wright asked when the changes would become effective, if
approved. Assistant City Manager Calloway stated they would become effective
upon adoption at second reading.
Commissioner Villalobos asked whether there was a conflict between condition six
(6) and the first reading of Ordinance T02533 earlier in the meeting. Assistant City
Manager Calloway stated she did not believe it represented a conflict. She
explained what was at issue was how long the tow company had to hold a vehicle
prior to auction.
Commissioner Daniel thanked Mr. Silvera for his presentation and his efforts to
operate as a partner with the City. She asserted the other towing company in the
City was not operating under the conditions of their approval, and D&G Towing
was getting beat up for trying to operate correctly. Discussion continued regarding
the special exception conditions.
Motion Approved: 4-1.
Voting For: Vice Mayor Bolton, Commissioner Daniel, Commissioner Wright, and
Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: Mayor Gomez.
10. OTHER
1 O.a. Designation of Voting Delegate for the Florida League of Cities
Requested by City Clerk Kimberly Dillon
City Clerk Dillon summarized the item briefly.
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Commissioner Villalobos and Vice Mayor Bolton each nominated themselves to
represent the City as the voting delegate for the Florida League of Cities meeting.
Commissioner Daniel nominated Commissioner Wright. Commissioner Wright
accepted the nomination.
Commissioner Villalobos asserted that he was being blocked from joining boards
and there should be equity in the choice.
Mayor Gomez asked that City Clerk Dillon provide the Commission with a rotating
list of the districts and how many times each had been represented when selecting
a delegate. She suggested tabling the item until the research could be conducted.
Commissioner Wright noted he had given up his seat on the Housing Commission
to Commissioner Villalobos.
Vice Mayor Bolton asserted that other people having ambition to serve was not
blocking others from joining a board.
Commissioner Wright was selected to serve as voting delegate to the Florida
League of Cities.
10.b. Discussion regarding potential changes in traffic calming requirements for
communities to add speed humps/bumps or other possible traffic calming
measures.
Requested by Mayor Michelle I Gomez
Mayor Gomez provided an overview of the item. She asked the Commission to
direct staff to review the policy requirements for installation of traffic calming
devices in a community, as they are difficult to attain, and additional options may
be available. She reviewed individual concerns briefly.
Vice Mayor Bolton expressed concern with speed humps and stated he would
support exploring ideas brought forth by staff. Discussion ensued regarding policy.
Commissioner Wright stated he was in support of the review, as it would improve
the lives of the residents. Consensus was to hold a workshop on the item.
Vice Mayor Bolton made a public record request for five (5) years of records as to
who initiated workshop items.
10.c. Discussion regarding potential changes to enforcement timeline for landscape
related violations.
Requested by Mayor Michelle I Gomez
Mayor Gomez provided an overview of the item. She stated complaints had been
received regarding the timeline for landscaping -related Code Compliance. She
noted she had asked staff what requirements are in place, and the policy was in the
backup materials for the meeting. She asked that the Commission consider directing
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staff to review the policy to determine whether additional rules should be put in
place to clarify.
Code Compliance Manager Scott Krajewski stated his department receives varying
levels of complaint on this issue, and per discussions with his director, Assistant
City Manager/Community Development Director Maxine Calloway, there is
discretion to tighten up the policy under State Statute. He noted they will become
more uniform, but it is different to ask a 90-year-old lady to cut her grass versus a
commercial property, and compassion is needed.
Commissioner Villalobos referenced a recent lien case reviewed by the
Commission and asked whether this tightening would assist with issues like that.
Code Compliance Manager Krajewski responded that it would aid those who want
to comply, but those unwilling to comply would have just gone to hearing quicker.
Mayor Gomez noted staff had the authority to move forward without Commission
approval and pulled the item from further discussion.
10.d. With the approval of HB 657, the Bill authorizes counties and municipalities to
use speed detection systems, which are similar to red light cameras, to enforce
school zone speed limits for violations in excess of 10 miles per hour over the
applicable speed limit when children are going to or from school and during the
entirety of the school day. Discussion and potential workshop to obtain a free
traffic study at school zones located *** at:
• On Commercial Boulevard and Pine Island
• Commercial Boulevard and NW 94th Street
• On Pine Island Road between Southgate Boulevard and NW 81st Street
• On University between NW 82nd Street and Southgate Blvd
• On University between NW 76th Street and NW 78th Street
• *** potential to add others within the City limit
Requested by Mayor Michelle J. Gomez
Mayor Gomez provided an overview of the item. She suggested staff identify a
company that could complete a free traffic study of school zones within the City
limits to present at a Commission Workshop.
Commissioner Daniel stated she was strongly against additional ticketing, and
asserted giving parents tickets upon tickets was only giving the school more of a
headache to deal with. She asserted that traffic tickets are a financial burden on
residents.
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Commissioner Villalobos shared his experience at pick-up and drop-off and
asserted people do not pay attention in school zones. He stated that if the School
Board was not going to take action, it was the responsibility of the City to do so.
He added that it would save lives, so he was in support of a study.
Commissioner Daniel stated Police Officers can already give tickets, but she is not
in support of removing the human factor and letting a camera say who gets a ticket.
Discussion continued.
Commissioner Wright stated having more officers present was a better solution than
having people receive a ticket in the mail days later.
Mayor Gomez stated additional people would be needed in each of the school zones
in order to meet that need, so a budget increase would be necessary.
Consensus was to move forward with a workshop. Commissioners Daniel and
Wright were opposed.
ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor Gomez adjourned the meeting at 1:38 p.m.
Minutes transcribed by Crysta Parkinson, Prototype, Inc. and submitted by Kimberly Dillon, City
Clerk.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 28TH, 2023
Good morning, Mayor and Commissioners —
We have more good news to share with you.
We have received word that all Tamarac funding requests for a total
of $1.4M in the FY 23-24 State Budget were approved by the
Governor. The approved projects include:
• Tamarac Stormwater Culvert Headwalls Improvement Project
Phase 7 - $400,000
• Tamarac Water Treatment Plant Control Building - $600,000
• The Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Grant
for Caporella Park - $200,000
• The Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Grant
for the Aquatic Center - $200,000
We'd like to thank our State Representatives who helped sponsor
these projects.
As we continue to celebrate our 60t" anniversary, we have a few
upcoming events I wanted to share with you...
We invite everyone to come and celebrate the biggest and best
birthday party in the City of Tamarac at our All -American
Celebration Event! We will have a free outdoor concert featuring
"ORIGINAL STUDIO 54 BAND", kid's area with inflatables, face
painting, arts & crafts, and food trucks. And, the night's not over
until after the impressive and choreographed pyrotechnical firework
display which kicks off promptly at 9pm.
There is limited on -site parking so we encourage everyone to use
the free shuttle service from Tamarac City Hall and the Tamarac
Community Center. The shuttle will run from 5:30pm to 8:15pm and
following the fireworks.
Next we have the "Tamarac Shines Bright Like A Diamond" 60th
Anniversary Bash that will take place on July 19th at the Tamarac
Community Center where will we will pay homage to our City's
history and pioneers. The event will feature live music, dancing, light
refreshments, and giveaways. Space is limited, so guests are asked
to register in advance at Tamarac.me/Events or by calling (954) 597-
3620.
For more
information on any of our events,
please
call
the City of
Tamarac
Parks and Recreation Department
at 954-597-3620.
One last item ... I just want to remind everyone that all City facilities
will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th in observance of the Holiday.
Thank you, that concludes my report.
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